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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

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accessible SSH client iPhone

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Reflections on being a blind app developer in 2021

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This is quite baffleing to me!

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Open letter to Apple regarding the significant issues with accessibility...

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Running Mac OS Ventura on an unsupported Mac.

Forum Topic by Justin Harris
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Jackpocket Lottery App

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Troy
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
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Widget Baby: Interactive Virtual Baby Fun

Podcast by AppleVis
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iOS 17.1 beta two is now available for developers, as well as updates for watchOS, macOS, and tvOS.

Forum Topic by Levi Gobin
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MultiButton: Assign Two Shortcuts to the Same Action Button Press on iPhone 15 Pro

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macOS Sonoma: New Features, Changes, Improvements, and Bugs for Blind and Low Vision Users

Blog Post by AppleVis
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15 PRO Wifi randemly disconnects.

Forum Topic by Matt D
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Navigating the Maze: Quick Nav Reimplementation in macOS VoiceOver

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Blind novelists... Do not buy a Mac...

Forum Topic by The Oliver Kennett
28 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 38 minutes ago

Now possible! IOS 17 can play haptic signals and vibrations from special .AHAP (apple haptic) files straight in files app.

Forum Topic by Deniz Sincar
18 comments. Last update or comment 15 hours 55 minutes ago

Spotify Accessibility

Forum Topic by nk1229
42 comments. Last update or comment 16 hours 33 minutes ago

VoiceOver Users Unable to Reliably Navigate Action Button Configuration

iOS or iPadOS Bug Report by AppleVis
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