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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

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

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Apple-killer01
17 comments. Last update or comment 29 minutes 59 seconds ago

Document detection

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Jo Billard
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 30 minutes ago

Spotify bug when adding songs to your playlist with the new iOS 26 update

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Emily Chia
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 47 minutes ago

Braille on iOS 26

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by CritterPup
5 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 50 minutes ago

Cannot enter text with bluetooth keyboard with VO on

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Kris
4 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 45 minutes ago

VoiceOver Not Announcing Page Changes or Action Button Status on iOS 26.1 Beta on iPhone 16

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by mahmood
4 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours ago

Using Apple Wallet

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by mcox
3 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 9 minutes ago

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

Forum Topic (Other Apple Chat) by Ipadman
84 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 49 minutes ago

Anyone else can't open rhe library tab in games app iOS 26.1 Beta 2?

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by Jokyboy129
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 56 minutes ago

Voiceover volume bug

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Nafis Ansari
0 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 24 minutes ago

Can the alarm's stop button in Beta 2 be operated smoothly with VoiceOver?

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by Carter Wu
2 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 25 minutes ago

Live Read

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Snorlax
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
2 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 32 minutes ago

macOS Tahoe: New Features, Changes, Improvements, and Bugs for Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Users

Blog Post by AppleVis
77 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 32 minutes ago

Problem with disable Apple ID

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Babak
1 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 38 minutes ago

Problem with Mac os26

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Babak
0 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

Help transferring photos from my galaxy A14

Forum Topic (Android) by Diego Garibay
5 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 4 minutes ago

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
14 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 12 minutes ago

Thumb keys getting broken after intensive use on Pantis Q40.

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Jokyboy129
2 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 43 minutes ago

xPlorer (Update!)

Forum Topic (Windows) by Brian
26 comments. Last update or comment 20 hours 4 minutes ago

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

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by TheBlindGuy07
2 comments. Last update or comment 20 hours 28 minutes ago

Accessible Android On Google Play

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 2 hours ago

Suggesting Apps (Accessible Android)

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 6 hours ago

MouseHunt: Massive-Passive RPG

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 11 hours ago

audio description for youtube videos

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Bill F
6 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 13 hours ago

Audio description finally available on demand with Sky in the UK?

Forum Topic (Smart Home Tech and Gadgets) by elliot2012
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 14 hours ago
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