apple Vis app

I personally think this was unnecessary and a waste of time and resources. You can already do this by making a Web app with the website link.

Hi Seamus,

There is indeed an AppleVis app in the works, and it doesn't surprise me that you're hearing about it out in the wild. 😊 I don't want to make any promises, but we are really hoping for a public beta sometime in December and an App Store launch in 2027. We are really excited about this and can't wait to share it with the community.

I can't wait until it goes live!! Since I got my first iPhone, I've preferred apps instead of using a browser.

Still annoyed I won't be able to use it, but it is what it is, it's just I'll have to use this app on my phone I guess and use it on my Mac, which is annoying because I use my phone a lot more when I'm out then I do my Mac

It seems no matter what people do to try and help this community there are those that have nothing better to do other then gripe. Is anyone forcing you to use the app? Did they say the website is going away? If so please tell me where Michael stated that. I read through it three times. It isn't stated. The website will be hear if that is how you prefer to use it go for it. I like the app idea and amm looking forward to it. Thanks for all the hard work Thomas Michael and the rest of the team do its appreciated.

I'm glad this is finally coming! I would love to try out the beta once it becomes available! Not only will this make applevis even better than it already is, but the layout of the app could enspir e new devs on how to lay out their apps for the best accessability possible!

It’s no different than those that want to use Brave instead of Safari or that wanna use an iPhone app to do something there’s nothing wrong with the website. There’s nothing wrong with the app. It’s just two ways to get the job done. Each person can pick which one they prefer.

Hello there is it possible that I can get the TestFlight link? Thanks.

I don't often use my phone for social media, but having an app for AppleVis is of interest to me. Safari or WebKit is... wonky for a lot of things on iOS... I very much trust AppleVis more to maintain an app for accessibility than, for example, Youtube. And the web site is a fallback if there is a short term difficulty.

I'll definitely give this a look once it's publicly released. I've wanted to see something like this for years and am glad it's becoming a thing.

I hope the app also supports iPhone Duo in folded and unfolded mode properly. I'm very excited to try this out once it launches.

To check what is going on here I always use my windows 10 PC/ O do not see myself using it but whatever works for others. It is a free nation and people are free to use whatever works for them. Keep warm all is cold in Chicago.

First of all, congratulations on the app! Developing an app is no small challenge, and I’m sure it’s been quite a journey. Well done, Thomas, for taking on this project, and well done to everyone involved for all the work you do for this community!

Now, regarding Dominic’s comment about Android users being treated unfairly, I’d like to share my perspective.

I use both iPhone and Android, so I’m not looking at this exclusively from an Apple user’s perspective.

We have AppleVis, and we also have Accessible Android. Accessible Android has its own app, which, as far as I’m aware, is not available for iOS. So why should the AppleVis app necessarily be available for Android?

The way I’ve always understood it is that Accessible Android was created primarily with Android users in mind, just as AppleVis was originally created primarily for Apple users. Isn’t that essentially the same thing?

I understand that navigating the AppleVis website on Android might not be as convenient as having a dedicated app. However, I don’t think that automatically makes it AppleVis’s responsibility to develop an Android app. The website is there, and it’s a perfectly valid way of accessing the community. Not every organisation or developer needs to create an app for every operating system.

And let’s not forget that AppleVis also welcomes discussions about Android, Windows and other operating systems. That’s already an extra level of openness beyond its primary focus.

Personally, I don’t see this as discrimination. I see it as a platform-specific app being developed for a community whose primary focus has always been Apple.

Anyway, I don’t want the discussion about the app’s availability to take away from the achievement itself. Congratulations again, Thomas. It’s great to see someone putting so much time, effort and passion into creating something for this community. Well done!

though I generally use the website now, for most things, I joined, there have been numerus requests over the years. according to the AppleVis analidics, I've been a member for thirteen years and three months. over that time, i've seen requests for Eloquence to be added to iOS, apps being depracated when the change to sixty four bit happen, and some were never updated, look tell money reader, orify, and countless others. now, not all requests can be fulfilled, and some, like an AppleVis app, were years in the making. I'm not sure what the UI will be, butt I will be deffenatly beta testing, when the opportunity comes. speking of money readers, which i've seen lamented over the years, No tell Money reader has just been added to the iOS app directory on here, and sometimes, developers see the need, who haven't grown up pre iOS 11. now, an AppleVis app, one of various requests over the years, I commend Thomas for his efffords. I know from writing some Python myself , years ago, coding is a skill that takes focus, and discipline. . beta testing, is an important part of app development. . now, i'm not sure if this app is AI assisted or not, it seems lots are, and that's okay. , as long as an app works as advertised, ,. I personally have no problem with it. an AppleVis app, is no different. I'm not sure if there will be in-app purchases, Thomas might want to make money from this. I commend his efforts, and regardless of when beta 1 drops, I'll treat the beta process like iOS beta testing. . I've honed my bug reporting skills since 2013, , and look forward to providing feedback.

I have no problem with an AppleVis app. I also have no interest in it. Ten years ago, yes, it would have been very useful. There were reasons why it wasn't made then. The reasons why it is being made now are also the reasons why it is, to me, the past. I have seen quite a few developers over the past two years use the new thing to give us the old thing - sometimes better, sometimes not. Sometimes they put a lot of time and effort into it, sometimes they want us to pay, a lot. How many "use a computer for blind" apps did you see last year? ChatGPT uses Chrome for me, really well, as part of my £20 subscription. I wish the new app well, I am sure it will help newly blind and newly blind iphone users Etc.

Do you hold the same stance about public libraries when they develop apps for their systems? I like using the Seattle Public Library's app over the website, when I'm on mobile devices anyway. Sure, I still use their website when I'm on a desktop/laptop. Or how about just use stand-alone digital players instead of playing content on BARD or using their Braille Display features? Mind you, i love reading physical books, but don't have space this day and age. So many companies, organizations etc. have developed apps to complement their website and physical establishments. Their apps often times have features and other components that their site may not have. As long as it is properly developed and is more than just a web wrapper. Don't be like Mini Review, where their app is clunky and nothing more than a web wrapper of their site. How is it different when AppleVis develops an app to complement their site?

I'm not sure what navigation issues you are having with the AppleVis site on Android. I navigate fine with my Pixel 11 Pro XL, my IPad Pro and my work laptop using both Brave and Chrome browsers.

I hope there is a "Share" button for the articles in the app that way we can share them in messages, e-mail, etc.