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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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Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by AppleVis
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Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by AppleVis
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Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Ambro
79 comments. Last update or comment 11 minutes 52 seconds ago

Vox Libri 1.16 is now available for iOS!

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Jonathan ChacΓ³n
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Erwin - Looking for VoiceOver feedback on my indie puzzle game

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Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Enes Deniz
74 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 12 minutes ago

Package Hero

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Rich
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
135 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 34 minutes ago

Any apps to help us not veer off a crosswalk?

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18 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 27 minutes ago

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AppleVis Extra 114: Blind Developer Showcase: A Chat with Ashley Cox of Simulcast

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0 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 52 minutes ago

Remagotchi

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Zoe Victoria
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver, but the interface could be easier to navigate and use.
23 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 54 minutes ago

New AI app for describing images and video: PiccyBot

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Martijn - Sparkling Apps
656 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 17 minutes ago

DSM Access β€” a native, accessible Mac app for your Synology NAS

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Mathieu
35 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 5 minutes ago

New Accessible TeamTalk Client for Mac – Looking for Beta Testers

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Mathieu
147 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 22 minutes ago

Pulse Defense: haptic tower defense for iPhone, feedback welcome

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Tomasz
11 comments. Last update or comment 19 hours 15 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

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Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
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Forum Topic (Windows) by honest nan
4 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 21 hours ago

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Forum Topic (Android) by Apple-fan01
42 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 22 hours ago

Serious accessibility regressions in ChatGPT with VoiceOver and NVDA

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19 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 21 hours ago

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Forum Topic (Windows) by mahmood
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