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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the go-to online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products such as the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Our mission is to empower people by providing information on accessibility features, accessible apps, and workarounds, as well as fostering a community of support and sharing of knowledge.

Our community is diverse and inclusive, welcoming people from all around the world, and draws upon a wealth of individual knowledge and experience to help each other in getting the most from Apple hardware and software. With a active and supportive community, and a wealth of collective knowledge and experience, AppleVis is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to fully utilize their Apple products and stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility developments.

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

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. To help, 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're new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device with confidence.

  • Getting started with your first Mac
  • Getting started with your first iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with your first 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 1000s of applications.

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

Latest Posts And Updates

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Accessibility Report: VoiceOver, Braille, and Low Vision Issues and Improvements

Blog Post by AppleVis
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How long you you keep your iPhone?

Forum Topic by Indra
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IOS bugs

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iOS 17 Braille Screen Input: Three-Finger Swipe Issue

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I never thought I'd hear a UK black male voice for Siri/voiceover.

Forum Topic by Brad
10 comments. Last update or comment 43 minutes 32 seconds ago

unpopular opinion, the new Siri voices are bad

Forum Topic by Youssef Salem
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Two Odd Things logging into a Mac

Forum Topic by Dave Wilkinson
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Apple Reply Regarding my Focus 40 Problem with iOS and iPadOS 17

Forum Topic by Maldalain
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Artificial Sweetener: ChatGPT and Me

Blog Post by Morgan Watkins
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Forum Topic by Dominic
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New ringtones.

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Suggestions for easy to recordnotes

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0 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 18 minutes ago

Focus 40 Problem on iPadOS and iOS 17

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7 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 24 minutes ago

Thinking about switching to Android

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What does everyone like about iOS 17?

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Envision AI update just about breaks instant text

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no delete option for the alex voice

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3 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 1 minute ago

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