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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the go-to resource for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple technologies. A proud member of the Be My Eyes family, AppleVis' mission is to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision to get the most from Apple products and services. With an active, engaged user base and a vast collective understanding of vision accessibility on Apple's platforms, members of our community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

Getting Started With Your First Mac, iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. To help, we offer curated lists of selected content from our website to help you familiarize yourself with the accessibility features of your device, and answer many of your initial questions. Whether you're new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device with confidence.

  • Getting started with your first Mac
  • Getting started with your first iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with your first Apple Watch

These lists offer just a sample of the wide range of help and information available on AppleVis. They are intended to provide a starting point for learning about your new Apple product, but there is much more to discover. We encourage you to explore the rest of the website, take advantage of the community support and resources available, and continue to learn as you use your device.

Also be sure to browse our iOS & iPadOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV App Directories, in which you will find information submitted by our community on the accessibility of 1000s of applications.

If you are looking for iOS and iPadOS apps which have been developed specifically for blind or low vision users and which will help you in your daily life, you can find our list of these here.

Latest Apple Posts And Updates

google one price increase

Forum Topic (Other Apple Chat) by Ramy
8 comments. Last update or comment 17 minutes ago

Navigating Bookmarks in Safari on iOS 26: A VoiceOver-Friendly Guide

Guide by Brian
7 comments. Last update or comment 57 minutes 7 seconds ago

New AI app for describing images and video: PiccyBot

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Martijn - Sparkling Apps
598 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 6 minutes ago

iPhone 13, VoiceOver persistent issues

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Manolo las Cardi
16 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 7 minutes ago

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26: A Summary of VoiceOver and Braille Issues and Improvements

Blog Post by AppleVis
125 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 33 minutes ago

Sorting by filename in Speech Central.

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Khomus
4 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 4 minutes ago

EchoBox player, new media player app now with Daisy support!

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Oriol Gomez
7 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 40 minutes ago

A petition asking Apple to consider discounts for people with disabilities.

Forum Topic (Other Apple Chat) by Ipadman
112 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours ago

iPadOS 26 keyboard guide

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by danno5
10 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 52 minutes ago

Parallels VS VM Ware VS UTM smackdown.... Which is best?

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Oliver
41 comments. Last update or comment 19 hours 39 minutes ago

Using a Braille Display on iOS: an Introduction

Guide by Scott Davert
30 comments. Last update or comment 23 hours 2 minutes ago

Home Quest - Idle Adventure

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by matheus rheine
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
84 comments. Last update or comment 23 hours 11 minutes ago

Help! Smart heating... Which is most accessible

Forum Topic (Apple Hardware and Compatible Accessories) by Oliver
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 6 hours ago

Voiceover unresponsive on the web in Tahoe 26.1 Beta 2, major bug

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by Ashley
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 9 hours ago

What's actually useful in iOS 26 that benefits voiceover users

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Apple-killer01
25 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 12 hours ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

The braille note touch plus finally get an update after three whole years. What is your opinions on this major update?

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Blind soft
15 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 45 minutes ago

Discussion about the top multi line & tactile graphics displays out there

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by TheBlindGuy07
10 comments. Last update or comment 18 hours 46 minutes ago

Looking for device to read physical books

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Oliver
18 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 14 hours ago

Help transferring photos from my galaxy A14

Forum Topic (Android) by Diego Garibay
7 comments. Last update or comment 2 days 1 hour ago

Respect to Blazie Technologies, they are at least trying

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by TheBlindGuy07
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 1 hour ago

Thumb keys getting broken after intensive use on Pantis Q40.

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Jokyboy129
4 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 16 hours ago

xPlorer (Update!)

Forum Topic (Windows) by Brian
26 comments. Last update or comment 4 days 16 hours ago

Accessible Android On Google Play

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
1 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 23 hours ago

Suggesting Apps (Accessible Android)

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
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Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
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