In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to disable predictive text suggestions on macOS.
As you type on your Mac, macOS by default attempts to finish words and phrases it thinks you're trying to type. If you find that hearing these suggestions spoken by VoiceOver is more distracting than helpful, you can turn them off by going to System Settings > Keyboard, clicking the Edit button under the "Text input" heading, and toggling the "show inline predictive text" switch off.
In this episode, Ida Grace introduces eSpeak-NG, a compact open-source software text-to-speech synthesizer available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Developed by Yury Popov, eSpeak-NG supports over 100 languages and accents. It is built upon the original eSpeak engine created by Jonathan Duddington. The app acts as a compatibility layer between the eSpeak NG library and Apple VoiceOver, enhancing accessibility for users with visual impairments.
eSpeak-NG on the AppĀ Storeā¦
In this episode, Thomas Domville demonstrates the new Stolen Device Protection feature introduced in iOS 17.3. This feature is designed to protect against the rare instance when someone has stolen your iPhone and knows your passcode.
Thomas begins by explaining the purpose of the Stolen Device Protection feature. It prevents unauthorized individuals from performing critical device and Apple ID account operations, like changing your device passcode or Apple ID password. This isā¦
In this episode, Ida Grace demonstrates VO Starter, an iOS app specifically designed to assist new blind and visually impaired users in learning how to navigate their devices using Appleās built-in screen reader, VoiceOver. The app offers step-by-step guidance, teaching basic VoiceOver gestures and simplifying the learning process.
VO Starter on the AppĀ Store
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Tired of apps interrupting you with requests to rate and review? This episode with Thomas Domville will show you how to take control.
This iOS feature lets app developers ask you to rate and review their apps directly within the app. While helpful for developers, these pop-ups can be a nuisance , especially if they appear frequently.
How to Disable In-App Ratings & Reviews:
Find the Native Settings app and Double Tap to Open Settings
Now Swipe Right until youā¦
In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Mike Malarsie, and John Gassman discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:
In this episode, Thomas Domville demonstrates how to enable or disable predictive text and inline predictive text on iOS. Predictive text allows you to write entire sentences with just a few taps. As you type, suggested words, emoji, and information appear above the onscreen keyboard. You can double tap a suggestion to apply it. Inline predictions complete the word or phrase youāre currently typing, appearing in gray text. To accept an inline prediction, double tap the Space bar; to rejectā¦
In this episode, Ida Grace introduces the Connected Breath iOS app. Designed to promote mindfulness and relaxation, Connected Breath offers guided breathing exercises to help you pause, reset, and find serenity. The app boasts a simple and tranquil interface adorned with a night sky background. As you inhale and exhale, stars gently appear and fade, symbolizing other users across the globe who are also engaging with the app simultaneously. This shared experience fosters a sense of connectionā¦
In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to start your Mac in safe mode and explains in what situations this may be useful.
Safe mode is a feature of macOS that disables login items, third-party drivers, and legacy system extensions at startup, useful if an incompatible item in one of these groups is causing a problem with your Mac. In addition, system caches are cleared, and a light check of your startup disk is performed when starting up in safe mode, which can identify possibleā¦
Ever misplaced your Apple Watch and spent minutes frantically searching under couch cushions? Worry no more! In this episode Thomas Domville dives into the handy "Ping My Watch" feature on iOS, turning your iPhone into a personal Apple Watch locator.
Here are the steps to activate Ping My Watch on your iPhone:
Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Double Tap Control Center.
Under More Controls, Double tap the "insert Ping My Watch".
Now,ā¦
Join Thomas Domville in learning how to use Carrot Weather for iOS with VoiceOver.
Carrot Weather for iOS is a feature-rich weather application that offers a unique blend of humor and functionality. It provides accurate and detailed forecasts, including current, hourly, and daily predictions. The app is known for its distinctive personality, featuring hilarious dialogue and delightful animations.
Key features include:
Apple Watch App: An award-winning app that allows youā¦
In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Mike Malarsie, and John Gassman discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:
In this episode, Thomas Domville guides listeners through the process of sharing AirTags with others on iOS. Thomas explains why one might want to share their AirTags. Thomas then provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough of the sharing process.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
In this episode, Thomas Domville explores the āListen to Pageā feature on iOS 17. This feature allows your device to read aloud the content of a webpage, making it an excellent tool for multitaskers who want to consume text content while on the move.
To use the feature, ensure that your device is updated to iOS 17 and launch Safari. Visit the desired webpage and locate the Page Settings icon at the bottom left of the webpage. Tap it and select āListen to Pageā to start the narration.ā¦
In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to encrypt an external disk on macOS for improved security of the disk's contents.
To encrypt a disk formatted as Apple File System, (APFS) connect it to your Mac, focus on it on the Desktop or Finder sidebar, and choose "Encrypt [disk name]" from the context menu (accessed by pressing VO-Shift-M). You'll then be prompted to create a password for the disk, which will be required to access its contents. As this password is the only way to accessā¦
Update June 2025: Zanagrams is no longer available in the App Store. We are preserving this interview, as the developer's accomplishment remains the same and we believe it is an important piece of our community's history.
In this AppleVis Extra, Thomas Domville talks to Zach Tidwell, the developer of Zanagrams, the word game that won the 2023 AppleVis Golden Apples Award for the Best Game of the year. Zanagrams is a fun and challenging game that tests yourā¦
In this episode, Thomas Domville shows you how to share passwords and passkeys with people you trust on iOS.
With password sharing in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, you can create a shared group and add your family and friends to it. Then you can choose which passwords and passkeys you want to share with them. The shared credentials will sync across all the devices in the group.
Step-by-step:
To create a shared group, go to Settings > Passwords and double-tapā¦
Step into the world of the Super Sliding Puzzle Game! Join Thomas Domville as he explores the Super Sliding Puzzle Game for iOS. Get ready for a captivating journey filled with puzzles that will challenge your mind. This latest Slide Puzzle Game is designed to offer you a compelling and brain-bending experience that will keep you engaged for hours.
Choose your game type from numbers, letters, or images. The game grid sizes are designed to cater to all skill levels. You can test yourā¦
In this episode, Thomas Domville introduces a new feature that enables Siri to interact with and record data from the Health app for health and fitness inquiries.
Users can query Siri about their sleep duration, Activity ring progress, or blood glucose levels if they have a linked monitor. Supported queries include checking steps, heart rate, blood oxygen level, Exercise ring, Move ring, average walking heart rate, and calories burned. Furthermore, Siri can record data in the Healthā¦
Join Thomas Domville as he explores the new feature in iOS 17.2. that allows you to modify the default notification alert.
Previously, users were restricted to Apple's default notification sound. However, with iOS 17.2, Apple has added a new āDefault Alertsā section in the āSounds & Hapticsā settings. This feature enables you to choose the sound for all incoming notifications, except for texts, mail alerts, and calendar alerts, which already had customization options.
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Join us in our newest episode as we delve into the captivating realm of iOS gaming. In this episode, Thomas Domville introduces us to an intriguing game named āVoice of the Ancientsā. This game is a voice-controlled adventure where players set off on a journey in search of a long-lost treasure, all while evading a malevolent group called the Society of the Ancients. The game is fully voice-activated and currently offers support for both English and Hungarian languages.
Voice of theā¦
Do you ever get the sense that youāre being monitored on the internet? In this episode, Thomas Domville will demonstrate Appleās Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection, a fresh addition to the privacy tools in iOS 17.
Picture this: You click on a link, and all of a sudden, advertisements for that exact product begin to appear everywhere. Itās unsettling, isnāt it? This is the effect of cross-site tracking, powered by concealed IDs within links.
However, thereās no needā¦
In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Mike Malarsie, and John Gassman discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. We were also thrilled to have a brief visit from Randy.
Topics featured in this episode include:
In this episode, Thomas Domville delves into the details of iOS battery health and charging features. He begins by explaining what battery health is and why itās important for your deviceās performance. Then, he explores the various charging options that iOS provides, discussing how each one affects your deviceās battery health.
A key part of this episode is the introduction of a new feature thatās only available on iPhone 15 and newer. This feature lets users set a charging limit toā¦
In this episode, Thomas Domville takes us on a journey through the world of FruitPot 2, a fun-filled slot machine game for iOS. FruitPot 2 is a game that will take you back to the 80s with its retro graphics and sounds. The game features an ever-changing fruit machine slot, as well as more than 15 mini-games that appear as you progress through the game. With the Bucks you earn, you can purchase items from stores at the mall. FruitPot 2 is a great game to play when you're looking forā¦