If youāre like me, thereās no way you can resist reading an article with a title like 5 TECH STANDARDS APPLE MURDERED AND 5 MORE ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK.
I found the five murder victims quite noteworthy. Some seem obvious, like the demise of the floppy disk and CD-ROM. Back in the ā90s, PC manufacturers were a lot like lemmings that wouldāve followed each other over the floppy disk cliff were it not for Appleās bold leadershipā¦
As the power and versatility of iOS devices sinks in, many users invariably ask veteran iPhone and iPad enthusiasts about Bluetooth keyboards. As someone who's dabbled with Bluetooth keyboards since the addition of external keyboard support hit iOS, I've handled my fair share of these accessories in both my role as an assistive technology instructor and just a tech enthusiast on the internet. Just like with apps and web resources, it's almost impossible to work with or even hear about everyā¦
Apple has today released iOS 11.0.3, which addresses problems with audio and haptic feedback on some devices and unresponsive displays in specific circumstances.
According to Apple's release notes via MacRumors, iOS 11.0.3 includes the following fixes:
- Fixes an issue where audio and haptic feedback would not work on some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices.
- ā¦
Customizing the Mac for Halloween used to be a lot easier. One could install a system-wide 'Theme' that included desktop and icon graphics, a custom screen-saver and even sets of interface sounds. Having the Trash growl at you when emptied, animated ghastly faces for desktop icons, spooky creaks and moans emanating from one's computer were all a common thing around Halloween.
Since Apple gave us a sandbox to occupy while we play with our apps, these custom system-wide themes can noā¦
I was a late adopter of the iPhone technology. I thought I didn't need ANOTHER gadget to keep track of. It wasn't until I heard some friends discussing their iPhones that I realized that an iPhone could replace many of the gadgets I used. Not only did the iPhone cut down on the number of gadgets I needed to carry, but it saved me money too!
I was curious to see exactly how much money the iPhone could save me, so I went window shopping. I looked forā¦
Apple has today released iOS 11.0.2, which brings a handful of bug fixes; one of which addresses a bug that caused some iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus users to hear a crackling or static noise coming from the earpiece during phone calls and FaceTime calls. .
According to Apple's release notes via MacRumors, iOS 11ā¦
My spouse uses Yahoo mail. (Shudder! I know.) Recently she complained that thereās no way to open an attachment when viewing her Yahoo mail in Google Chrome on her Windows 7 laptop. Sheās right - Chrome forces you to download an attachment to a temporary location before you can open or print it.
I mention this because there are so many mail client options available to us, but few are satisfactory. I use the native iOS Mail app on my iPad and iPhone, the native OS X Mail app on myā¦
Welcome to the September 2017 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, our monthly series which aims to highlight what's new and noteworthy on the AppleVis website. Below, you'll find a selection of the best content posted to AppleVis - from new app entries, to app updates, to the latest news and podcasts. For easier navigation, the major sections of this post are at heading level 3, and each individual item is at heading level 4.
Just a week after the launch of iOS 11, Apple has today released iOS 11.0.1.
Apple's release notes for iOS 11.0.1 simply state that the update āincludes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone or iPad.ā
At the time of posting, it is unknown as to whether any of these fixes addressā¦
Today, Apple released the macOS 10.13 āHigh Sierraā update. As usual, I wonāt cover the mainstream features for the most part, concentrating instead on accessibility.
Please remember to check the section about bugs to see if itās worth upgrading. Thereās no harm in holding off a few weeks or months to let Apple address a problem you may find too disruptive to deal with. In particular, users of the āmostā punctuation setting should know that this settingā¦
My collection of about 200 late-ā70s and early-ā80s punk, rock, and pop albums is near and dear to my heart, but I couldnāt justify their shelf space when I know they could all fit on my phone. The only thing holding me back from ripping my collection was the overwhelming nature of recording, labeling, and cleaning up well over 100 hours of audio. While I procrastinated, I looked at turntables, read articles, and talked to musician friends about digital recording. Many of them recommendedā¦
'Hope' is the thing with feathersā
That perches in the soulā
And sings the tune without the wordsā
And never stopsāat allā
And sweetestāin the Galeāis heardā
And sore must be the stormā
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warmā
I've heard it in the chillest landā
And on the strangest Seaā
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumbāof Me.
Emily Dickinson
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It used to happen each and everyā¦
The day has finally arrived. iOS 11 is here. But should you install it now, or would it be better to wait for the next update? To help you decide, I've tested some of the main new features and changes in this release.
One of the main new accessibility features in iOS 11 is easier editing in braille. As I do not own a braille display, I have not been able to test this. If you are a braille user, please readā¦
This post has been updated to include tips for using the image description feature based on feedback received from the Applevis Editorial Team and members of the Applevis community.
When I first heard at the WWDC Conference In June that Voice Over was going to include a new image description feature I was excited to say the least. I thought to myself - finally I will be able to know what all of those funny memes say on Facebook! Yes, I know - superā¦
Apple has today released watchOS 4, describing it as:
A smarter coach and workout partner. Better in tune with your taste in music. And an even more proactive all-day assistant. With watchOS 4, Apple Watch is dialed in to you like never before.
Below are some of the highlights of what watchOS 4 will bring to your wrist.
Apple has today released tvOS 11 for the fourth-generation Apple TV. It is perhaps unsurprising that the platform which received the least attention during Apple's WWDC keynote earlier this year, is also the one which sees the fewest new features and significant changes in today's round of OS releases. However, the good news is that there are some notable enhancements for blind and low visionā¦
Apple has today released iOS 11, proudly claiming this latest iteration of the software to be āa giant step for iPhone. A monumental leap for iPad.ā:
iOS 11 sets a new standard for what is already the worldās most advanced mobile operating system. It makes iPhone better than before. It makes iPad more capable than ever. And now it opens up both to amazing possibilities for augmented reality in games and apps. With iOS 11ā¦
iOS 11 has arrived for users of the iPhone 5S and later; the iPad fifth generation and later; and the iPod Touch 6th Generation. Mainstream changes such as the revamped Control Center, new HomeKit options, the new Files app, and many other enhancements have been added. Other blogs and videos will cover these changes, but as is the case with all major iOS releases dating back toā¦
Today brings the release of iOS 11. And, as is generally the case with major updates of iOS, it comes with some new bugs for blind and low vision users. So, to help you with making an informed decision as to whether to update your device, we bring you here, details of the bugs that members of the AppleVis Editorial Team have identified during their own testing of iOS 11.
As is now our routine practice, each bug has been given a severity rating; these ratings are based upon what weā¦