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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the premier online resource for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple technologies. A Be My Eyes company, our mission is to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision to get the most from Apple products and services. With an active, engaged user base and a vast collective understanding of vision accessibility on Apple's platforms, members of the AppleVis community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

Getting Started With iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. We offer curated lists of selected content from our website to help you familiarize yourself with the accessibility features of your device and answer many of your initial questions. Whether you are new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device right away or build on your existing knowledge.

  • Getting started with iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with Mac
  • Getting started with Apple Watch

These lists offer just a sample of the wide range of help and information available on AppleVis. They are intended to provide a starting point for learning about your new Apple product, but there is much more to discover. We encourage you to explore the rest of the website, take advantage of the community support and resources available, and continue to learn as you use your device.

Also be sure to browse our iOS & iPadOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV App Directories, in which you will find information submitted by our community on the accessibility of thousands of applications.

If you are looking for iOS and iPadOS apps which have been developed specifically for blind, DeafBlind, or low vision users and which will help you in your daily life, you can find our list of these here.

Latest Apple Posts And Updates

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ReSort: a calm, ad-free water sort puzzle designed to be played with VoiceOver

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Blog Post by AppleVis
29 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 30 minutes ago

EchoScape: I spent the past year building a navigation & obstacle-sensing app β€” looking for feedback from blind pedestrians

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66 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 43 minutes ago

Every Stone: a calm puzzle game with VoiceOver play. Looking for VoiceOver testers before launch (TestFlight)

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0 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 57 minutes ago

NoteTell Money Reader

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Tyler
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
8 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 38 minutes ago

Anyone miss flicktype?

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3 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 57 minutes ago

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124 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 14 minutes ago

Fields Of Fortune

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by dark
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
18 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 32 minutes ago

Is explore by touch broken in the ChatGPT app?

Forum Topic (iPhone and iPad) by David
4 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 33 minutes ago

Watchful Eye β€” free Minecraft Bedrock addon that narrates the game for blind players

Forum Topic (Developer Announcements) by JB Tech
83 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 50 minutes ago

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Forum Topic (Gaming) by Hilary Reed
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

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Navia: a touchable offline map for TalkBack users (developer, feedback welcome)

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