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Apple has today released iOS 11.1, which brings a number of fixes; enhancements; and changes for blind and low vision users.
Fixes
- The VoiceOver Rotor once again consistently defaults to the Actions Menu when on an element that has Actions available.
- You can once again use the Actions Menu to delete conversations from the Messages app.
- Navigating and reading of PDF files is much improved.
- Alternative characters on the onscreen keyboard canā¦
If youāre like me, thereās no way you can resist reading an article with a title like 5 TECH STANDARDS APPLE MURDERED AND 5 MORE ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK.
I found the five murder victims quite noteworthy. Some seem obvious, like the demise of the floppy disk and CD-ROM. Back in the ā90s, PC manufacturers were a lot like lemmings that wouldāve followed each other over the floppy disk cliff were it not for Appleās bold leadershipā¦
Apple has today released iOS 11.0.3, which addresses problems with audio and haptic feedback on some devices and unresponsive displays in specific circumstances.
According to Apple's release notes via MacRumors, iOS 11.0.3 includes the following fixes:
- Fixes an issue where audio and haptic feedback would not work on some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices.
- ā¦
I was a late adopter of the iPhone technology. I thought I didn't need ANOTHER gadget to keep track of. It wasn't until I heard some friends discussing their iPhones that I realized that an iPhone could replace many of the gadgets I used. Not only did the iPhone cut down on the number of gadgets I needed to carry, but it saved me money too!
The Comparison
I was curious to see exactly how much money the iPhone could save me, so I went window shopping. I looked forā¦
Apple has today released iOS 11.0.2, which brings a handful of bug fixes; one of which addresses a bug that caused some iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus users to hear a crackling or static noise coming from the earpiece during phone calls and FaceTime calls. .
According to Apple's release notes via MacRumors, iOS 11ā¦
Welcome to the September 2017 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, our monthly series which aims to highlight what's new and noteworthy on the AppleVis website. Below, you'll find a selection of the best content posted to AppleVis - from new app entries, to app updates, to the latest news and podcasts. For easier navigation, the major sections of this post are at heading level 3, and each individual item is at heading level 4.
New and Noteworthy App Entries
Academy of Disaster (ā¦
Just a week after the launch of iOS 11, Apple has today released iOS 11.0.1.
Apple's release notes for iOS 11.0.1 simply state that the update āincludes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone or iPad.ā
At the time of posting, it is unknown as to whether any of these fixes addressā¦
Hello, High Sierra
Today, Apple released the macOS 10.13 āHigh Sierraā update. As usual, I wonāt cover the mainstream features for the most part, concentrating instead on accessibility.
Please remember to check the section about bugs to see if itās worth upgrading. Thereās no harm in holding off a few weeks or months to let Apple address a problem you may find too disruptive to deal with. In particular, users of the āmostā punctuation setting should know that this settingā¦
Epigram
'Hope' is the thing with feathersā
That perches in the soulā
And sings the tune without the wordsā
And never stopsāat allā
And sweetestāin the Galeāis heardā
And sore must be the stormā
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warmā
I've heard it in the chillest landā
And on the strangest Seaā
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumbāof Me.
Emily Dickinson
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It used to happen each and everyā¦
This post has been updated to include tips for using the image description feature based on feedback received from the Applevis Editorial Team and members of the Applevis community.
When I first heard at the WWDC Conference In June that Voice Over was going to include a new image description feature I was excited to say the least. I thought to myself - finally I will be able to know what all of those funny memes say on Facebook! Yes, I know - superā¦
Apple has today released watchOS 4, describing it as:
A smarter coach and workout partner. Better in tune with your taste in music. And an even more proactive all-day assistant. With watchOS 4, Apple Watch is dialed in to you like never before.
Below are some of the highlights of what watchOS 4 will bring to your wrist.
The New Features That We Think You Will Like
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Apple has today released tvOS 11 for the fourth-generation Apple TV. It is perhaps unsurprising that the platform which received the least attention during Apple's WWDC keynote earlier this year, is also the one which sees the fewest new features and significant changes in today's round of OS releases. However, the good news is that there are some notable enhancements for blind and low visionā¦
Apple has today released iOS 11, proudly claiming this latest iteration of the software to be āa giant step for iPhone. A monumental leap for iPad.ā:
iOS 11 sets a new standard for what is already the worldās most advanced mobile operating system. It makes iPhone better than before. It makes iPad more capable than ever. And now it opens up both to amazing possibilities for augmented reality in games and apps. With iOS 11ā¦
iOS 11 has arrived for users of the iPhone 5S and later; the iPad fifth generation and later; and the iPod Touch 6th Generation. Mainstream changes such as the revamped Control Center, new HomeKit options, the new Files app, and many other enhancements have been added. Other blogs and videos will cover these changes, but as is the case with all major iOS releases dating back toā¦
Today brings the release of iOS 11. And, as is generally the case with major updates of iOS, it comes with some new bugs for blind and low vision users. So, to help you with making an informed decision as to whether to update your device, we bring you here, details of the bugs that members of the AppleVis Editorial Team have identified during their own testing of iOS 11.
As is now our routine practice, each bug has been given a severity rating; these ratings are based upon what weā¦
After all of the leaks leaving Apple with little to surprise us with at yesterday's iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple TV launch event, the company did manage to fit one surprise in to the day, and that was the release of a significantly revamped iTunes application.
According to Apple's release notesā¦
With the announcement of Appleās brand new iPhone X the blind and vision impaired community has been buzzing about one of the biggest changes to the iPhone, the removal of the Home button and the addition of Face ID. We have grown very comfortable with our familiar Home button. After all, itās been a very consistent part of our smart phone that we use probably dozens of times a day to perform a variety of tasks since the iPhone 3GS. Change is scary and sometimes, especially when it comesā¦
Intro
Apple held its annual fall media event today, announcing new iPhones, Apple Watches, and Apple TV. As usual, weāre here to recap what was shown off, so you know just how close to all your money Apple will be getting this year.
Before that, though, thereās some nostalgia to this event you may find interesting. This year markās the tenth anniversary of the iPhone, as well as the first year the companyās newly constructed campus, Apple Park, was ready to be used. It wasā¦
Welcome to the August 2017 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, our monthly series which aims to highlight what's new and noteworthy on the AppleVis website. Below, you'll find a selection of the best content posted to AppleVis - from new app entries, to app updates, to the latest news and podcasts. For easier navigation, the major sections of this post are at heading level 3, and each individual item is at heading level 4.