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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

AppleVis Extra #90: The Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card

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

Any apps or services listed on the subscription management section of the App Store are not locatable using VoiceOver

iOS or iPadOS Bug Report by AppleVis
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some Crackling sounds in my external Hard drive

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4 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 1 day ago

How to Use Live Text on iOS to Extract Text From the Camera and Photos App

Podcast by AppleVis
4 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 1 day ago

may need hearing aids

Forum Topic by treky fan
1 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 1 day ago

Voicemail transcription

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6 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 1 day ago

A VoiceOver tutorial on Ivory?

Forum Topic by KE8UPE
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 2 days ago

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for February 2023

Blog Post by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 2 days ago

HookeAudio website still up

Forum Topic by JC
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River TV

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Michael
Usability Rating: Some parts of the app are accessible with VoiceOver, but not enough to make it usable.
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 2 days ago

fantastical major price increase for annual subscription

Forum Topic by Michael
1 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 2 days ago

Apple vision accessibility report card question

Forum Topic by Igna Triay
14 comments. Last update or comment 1 month ago

a voice-over bug witch is driving me nuts.

Forum Topic by roman
4 comments. Last update or comment 1 month ago

Siri

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accessible income tax file software for the Mac

Forum Topic by Daniel Angus MacDonald
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 month ago

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Forum Topic by the grumpy apple
15 comments. Last update or comment 1 month ago

Jw Library

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by SoundSchemer
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver, but the interface could be easier to navigate and use.
10 comments. Last update or comment 1 month ago

Looking for concrete object teaching and recognition app for iOS

Forum Topic by Adam Samec
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks 2 days ago

Why Mastodon?

Forum Topic by Moopie Curran
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Iphone is totally frozen and unresponsive

Forum Topic by miguel3025
32 comments. Last update or comment 1 month ago

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