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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

iPhone Microphone Comparison

Forum Topic by Enes Deniz
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 2 days ago

iOS 17.0.1 is out as well as updates to watch OS 10 and older operating systems.

Forum Topic by Levi Gobin
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 2 days ago

Suggestions for easy to recordnotes

Forum Topic by Catherine
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 2 days ago

Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.6 and macOS Monterey 12.7

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How long you you keep your iPhone?

Forum Topic by Indra
14 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

iOS 17 Braille Screen Input: Three-Finger Swipe Issue

Forum Topic by SplendidFault
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

unpopular opinion, the new Siri voices are bad

Forum Topic by Youssef Salem
9 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

Focus 40 Problem on iPadOS and iOS 17

Forum Topic by Maldalain
7 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

Thinking about switching to Android

Forum Topic by Levi Gobin
55 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

Braille Screen input not reporting deleted word if cursor not at end of text

Forum Topic by viphoana
3 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

I really like how fast iPadOS 17 is running on my iPad Air third generation

Forum Topic by Applerocks
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

iOS 17: Is it worth upgrading?

Forum Topic by Jasmine Matthews
4 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

Braille Screen Input not working iPhone Google App

Forum Topic by Erick Seed
3 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

Seeking accessible receiver for stereo speakers

Forum Topic by Larry
5 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

What does everyone think of eloquence in iOS 17?

Forum Topic by Applerocks
12 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 4 days ago

What's New in iOS 17 Accessibility For Blind and Deaf-Blind Users

Blog Post by Scott Davert
8 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 4 days ago

How to Modify the iOS ‘Fast’ Long-Press Speed Option to Open Context Menus More Quickly

Podcast by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 3 days ago

Finely Tune VoiceOver Speech to Best Suit Your Needs and Preferences on iOS With Per Voice Settings

Podcast by AppleVis
4 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 4 days ago

A program to calculate borrowed amounts

Forum Topic by Ramy
5 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 4 days ago

Want to Create Accessible Apps of Your Own?

Forum Topic by Dark Horse Game Studios
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 week 4 days ago

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