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Welcome to the July 2015 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, our monthly series which aims to highlight what's new and noteworthy in the accessible app landscape. Below, you'll find a recap of the best content posted to AppleVis - from new app entries, to app updates, to podcasts and blogs. 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

Blindfold Pong (Free with In-App…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and we have a great giveaway from the people at Sensotec to close out our celebrations.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 5 promo codes for KNFB Reader. This iOS app usually sells for US$99.99.

About KNFB Reader

The KNFB Reader converts printed text into high quality…

It's the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from Michael Hansen of the AppleVis Editorial Team.

The Prize

Enter for a chance to win one of three embroidered AppleVis t-shirts; we have one each in medium, large, and extra-large men's sizes. The shirts are valued at $15. Please note that because of shipping costs, this giveaway is only available to those residing in the 48 contiguous United States.

It's the week of the fifth birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at Dice World.

The Prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 10 prize bundles for Dice World; each bundle includes 1000 gold and the Power Pack (no ads, statistics, and all four custom dice). Each of these bundles would usually cost US$27.98 as an in-app…

It's the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at OtterBox.

The Prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 5 OtterBox Symmetry Series iPhone cases (iPhone 5, 5S, 6, and 6 Plus models available). These typically sell for US$35-40. Please note that because of shipping costs, this giveaway is only available to those residing in the 48 contiguous United States.

About the OtterBox Symmetry…

It's the week of the 5th birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at MPaja.

The Prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 5 promo codes for VOTimer. This iOS app usually costs US$2.99.

About VOTimer

Cooking and would like to set a timer, but your hands are dirty?

Can't see the time remaining because the font…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at Stairway Software.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 5 promo codes for Keyboard Maestro for Mac OS X. This application usually sells for US$36.00.

About Keyboard Maestro for Mac OS X

Whether you are a power user or…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at Digit-Eyes.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 5 promo codes for Digit-Eyes. This iOS app usually sells for US$9.99.

About Digit-Eyes

Best. Barcode. Reader. Ever! Scan UPC / EAN codes and hear the names of over 37 million products!…

It's the week of the 5th birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at TapTapSee.

The Prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 3 one-month subscriptions to the TapTapSee iOS app. A one-month subscription usually costs US$9.99.

About TapTapSee - Blind & Visually Impaired Camera

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It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great developer behind Kid Friendly Software.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 15 codes to unlock an in-app upgrade in one of the ‘Blindfold’ series of games created by Kid Friendly Software. The in-app purchases for these iOS games typically cost between US…

It's the week of the fifth birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes generously from Mosen Consulting.

The Prize

Enter for a chance to win a copy of Jonathan Mosen's audio book, "Become an Amadeus Pro Maestro." This audio book usually sells for US$24.95.

About "Become an Amadeus Pro Maestro" by Jonathan Mosen

With a laptop and a USB microphone, you can now produce audio of a standard that once would…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at Downcast.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 10 promo codes for Downcast for iOS. This app usually sells for US$2.99.

About Downcast for iOS

Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at Agile Tortoise.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 5 promo codes for Drafts 4 - Quickly Capture Notes, Share Anywhere!. This iOS app usually sells for US$9.99.

About Drafts 4 - Quickly Capture Notes, Share Anywhere!…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great developer behind Spoken Games.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 10 promo codes for Catch52. This iOS game usually costs US$0.99.

About Catch52

Challenge your reflexes, concentration and friends. Catch 52 drops playing cards…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at ScanJig.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 3 ScanJig Pro Document Scanning Stands for iPad and iPhone. This stand usually sells…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at Rogue Amoeba.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win a software bundle comprising Audio Hijack and Fission for Mac OS X. These 2 applications usually sell for a combined price of US$78.00.

As an added…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at A T Guys.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win a US$50 gift certificate for use at the A T Guys online store.

About A T Guys

A T Guys is a leader in affordable assistive technology, featuring a growing line of products and services. Their…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at Prizmo.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 5 promo codes for the iOS app Prizmo - Scanning, OCR, and Speech. This app usually sells for US$9.99.

About Prizmo - Scanning, OCR, and Speech

Prizmo 4 for iOS is now…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at LookTel.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 5 promo codes for LookTel Money Reader. This iOS app usually sells for US$9.99.

About LookTel Money Reader

LookTel Money Reader instantly recognizes currency and speaks the…

It’s the week of the 5th Birthday of AppleVis, and this giveaway comes from the great people at Downcast.

The prize

Enter for a chance to win one of 10 promo codes for Downcast for Mac OS X. This app usually sells for US$7.99.

About Downcast for Mac OS X

Downcast, the popular iOS podcast app is now available for OS X! Download, play and…