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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the go-to resource for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple technologies. A proud member of the Be My Eyes family, AppleVis' 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 our community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

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 Apple Posts And Updates

Has anyone resolved VoiceOver focus jumping issues with a reset and clean setup of their iPhone?

Forum Topic by Pilgrim Pete
23 comments. Last update or comment 36 minutes 29 seconds ago

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Forum Topic by TheBlindGuy07
48 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 55 minutes ago

Starfall

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Jaemi Borja
Usability Rating: The app is totally inaccessible.
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 11 minutes ago

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speech radio

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Tara
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
19 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 24 minutes ago

Frustration with Elevenlabs reader and perceived lack of interest.

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New AI app for describing images and video: PiccyBot

Forum Topic by Martijn - Sparkling Apps
530 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 20 minutes ago

Jacket.FM is officially gone

Forum Topic by Exodia
5 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 43 minutes ago

iOS 26 Beta 1 Released

Forum Topic by Ayub
77 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 52 minutes ago

Garage Band Tutorial

Forum Topic by DPinWI
11 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 31 minutes ago

Don't Click It, Just Press It: A Guide to Creating Custom Keyboard Shortcuts On macOS

Guide by Levi Gobin
5 comments. Last update or comment 13 hours 44 minutes ago

Let’s talk about social gaming! Visually impaired gamers wanted.

Forum Topic by Jerry from Brightmir
19 comments. Last update or comment 14 hours 50 minutes ago

The State of Screen readers in macOS

Forum Topic by emperor limitless
88 comments. Last update or comment 17 hours 51 minutes ago

Dexcom app and the iPhone.

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Latest Non-Apple Posts

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5 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 36 minutes ago

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Posted to Android by MarkSarch
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Posted to Smart Home Tech and Gadgets by mr grieves
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EchoVision by Agiga.ai

Posted to Assistive Technology by kevinchao89
53 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 22 hours ago

More and more drones are becoming accessible slowly, but surely

Posted to Smart Home Tech and Gadgets by Stephen
32 comments. Last update or comment 2 days 18 hours ago

A guide to solving the Rubik's cube blind

Posted to Assistive Technology by mr grieves
24 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 18 hours ago

Modeler and profiler for blind guitarists

Posted to Assistive Technology by vainer
29 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 18 hours ago

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