Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and HomePod Software 26.2.
Our experience is that the following accessibility bug has been resolved in macOS Tahoe 26.2:
We are additionally aware of the following accessibility change in macOS Tahoe 26.2:
Apple has today released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to the public, bringing a new way to share files via AirDrop to people not in your contacts, the ability to set alarms for reminders,AirPods Live Translation support to the European Union, and more.
iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 include the following new features for blind, deaf blind, and low vision users:
I’ve been thinking about something for the last couple days, and I admit at the outset that I have gone back and forth on whether or not to write about it.
Earlier this week, Apple released a new film, “I’m Not Remarkable,” in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. While I think the film is a groundbreaking work of creative…
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Chosen from a list of 45 finalists by Apple's Editors, the 2025 App Store Awards recognize 17 apps and games for demonstrating exceptional innovation,…
Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, Apple has today released a new film sharing how accessibility features empower students with disabilities in college.
The film, "I'm Not Remarkable," showcases several students and how they use the accessibility features built into Apple's products to get the full college…
The iPhone Air launched in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. It may not turn out to be the biggest seller of the four, but it is the most talked about. Apple have kindly loaned me an iPhone Air to review, and I’ve been using it full time for the past three weeks.
Unsurprisingly, the first thing that jumps out at you when you unbox this phone is how thin and light it is. But how does it perform, and is it worth considering ahead of the other…
Apple has today released macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and HomePod Software 26.1 to the public.
As with iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 adds a new "Tinted" option for Liquid Glass, which we believe may improve the legibility of visual elements that use that design language for some users. This setting can be found in System Settings > Appearance.
Our experience is that the following accessibility bugs have been resolved in macOS Tahoe 26.1:
…Apple has today released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 to the public, bringing several enhancements to VoiceOver and braille, various visual changes to interface elements throughout the operating systems, expanded language support for Live Translation, and more.
iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 include the following new features and changes for blind, deaf blind, and low vision users:
Apple today updated the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, introducing its first products with the new M5 chip, the next generation of Apple Silicon.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro has been updated with the new M5 chip, which delivers 3.5X better AI performance compared to M4 and 6X faster performance compared to M1, according to Apple's…
Apple has today released macOS Tahoe 26.0.1, watchOS 26.0.2, and tvOS 26.0.1: bringing several fixes, including for an issue that prevented macOS Tahoe from being installed on the Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.
As macOS Tahoe 26.0.1, watchOS 26.0.2, and tvOS 26.0.1 were not distributed to external testers prior to their release, we do not have any information on whether they contain any accessibility fixes for blind, deaf blind, or low vision users at the time of writing. However, as…
Apple has today released iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1; bringing several bug fixes, including for an issue that caused some users to lose VoiceOver speech either immediately after installing iOS 26 or upon a subsequent reboot of the device.
As iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1 were not distributed to external testers prior to their release, we do not have any information on whether they contain any additional accessibility fixes for blind, def blind, or low vision users at the time of…
It’s throwing no shade on Apple, quite the opposite arguably, when I say that iPhones just don’t get that much better year on year anymore. They’ve reached a really high level, and so can last even the most nerdy among us, a very long time.
As regular visitors to AppleVis may have read, I have been mulling over the idea of purchasing the iPhone Air of late. Funnily enough, this took even me by surprise as all year I have been absolutely determined that I do not need, or even want, a…
Apple released its 2025 iPhones today. I was able to preorder an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and have spent the last couple hours setting it up. While the selling point of the iPhone 17 Pro Max was the increased battery life (something I obviously have not been able to test yet), I found myself surprised and impressed in other ways.
This year, Apple redesigned the Pro iPhones. The frame of the phone is made from a single piece of aluminum, giving the phone a singular, cohesive feel in the…
Update, 09/29/2025: Apple released iOS 26.0.1 on 09/29/2025, providing a resolution for the issue discussed in the below post.
Update, 09/18/2025: Apple has confirmed that they are aware of the issue and that it will be fixed in an upcoming software update. We will update this post as more information becomes available.
On…
Apple has today released macOS 26 Tahoe to the public. As usual, we won’t cover the mainstream features here, concentrating instead on what's new and changed for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users. For an overview of the mainstream changes, we recommend this in-depth review by MacStories.
Please remember to check the section about bugs to see if now is the right time to upgrade. There’s no harm…
Update, 09/29/2025: Apple released iOS 26.0.1 on 09/29/2025, bringing a fix for the issue discussed below where some VoiceOver users lost speech in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
Update, 09/18/2025: Apple has confirmed they are aware of the issue some users are experiencing with a loss of VoiceOver speech in certain circumstances. A fix is on the…
Today, Apple announced new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro at its "Awe Dropping" media event. Here's a quick summary, for those who don't care about the details. Jump to the next heading to skip the summary and get to the good stuff.
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Apple has announced an 'awe dropping' media event for September 9, 2025.
At the event, Apple is widely expected to announce multiple new models of the iPhone and Apple Watch; with the possibility that other products may be refreshed as well. In addition, Apple is also expected to announce the release dates for Version…
As has been the case for many years now, Apple kicked off this year's Worldwide Developers Conference by announcing all the major software changes coming to all your favorite devices later this year. We got a look at everything we can expect in iOS 19, watchOS 12, and... No, wait, that's not right--they changed the name!
For the first time in the history of iOS and watchOS, and (arguably) the second time since macOS came out, we have new numbers. All of…
Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) Keynote is set to take place on June 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
At the Keynote, Apple is widely expected to announce the next major versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and HomePod Software. It is always possible we may see some surprise announcements as well.
WWDC Keynote Day is also when Apple will likely release the first developer betas for their various platforms, allowing developers (and…