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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

Granularity Level Of Adjustment Of Speech Rate Under Voiceover

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Using Zoom With Voiceover On A Mac

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Cancelling Bolt rides

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Zoom and meeting sound went haywire

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Espeak and BoiceOver

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location reminders not working on my iPhone SE 2nd edition

Forum Topic by Troy B
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Announce message in watch on control center

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Introducing Blind Quest 2: An Adventure Audiogame

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1 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 2 days ago

eSpeak-NG

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Amir
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
11 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 3 days ago

the stereo microphone does not seem to work.

Forum Topic by Sabrina
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 3 days ago

Add blockers for Mac os

Forum Topic by Siobhan
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 3 days ago

ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Darrell Hilliker
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver, but the interface could be easier to navigate and use.
93 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

Prominent haptics seem to be a "no-no" if you want to save Apple Watch battery

Forum Topic by Ashleigh Piccinino
8 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

Creating a Toggle Shortcut

Forum Topic by tripolice
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What to remove from this watch when down in MB teritory for capasity?

Forum Topic by Ashleigh Piccinino
3 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

App for listening to NFL?

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

iOS 16, anyone having the haywire issue when using stereo?

Forum Topic by tunmi13
1 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

Amazon Freevee

Forum Topic by Misty Dawn
3 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

What is Digital Touch when it comes to showing vibration patterns?

Forum Topic by Ashleigh Piccinino
4 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

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