Lisa Salinger reviews Pedometer++, an iPhone and Apple Watch app that allows for easy, real-time monitoring of the steps you take in a day. If you have questions about this app, you can contact Lisa on Twitter
iOS and iPadOS Apps
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In this episode, Thomas Domville shows you how to share passwords and passkeys with people you trust on iOS.
With password sharing in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, you can create a shared group and add your family and friends to it. Then you can choose which passwords and passkeys you want to share with them. The shared credentials will sync across all the devices in the group.
Step-by-step:
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Do you have what it takes to beat your friends and foes in Blackjack? Join as Thomas Domville discuss how to sharpen your Blackjack skills with the Blackjack Strategy+ app for iOS. Blackjack Strategy+ is the best way to learn blackjack basic strategy! With this realistic quiz, you'll master when to hit, stay, split, or double down. Use this app to practice before heading to the casino tables!
‎Blackjack Strategy+ on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackjack-strategizer/id563098514?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
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In this podcast, Harrison Tutechluver takes us through the Ready to Roll - RPG for iOS, which is a blind and low vision accessible RPG dice manager. Also suitable for sighted players.
‎Ready to Roll - RPG Dice on the App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ready-to-roll-rpg-dice/id1445804669?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
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Whether you have trouble going to sleep, are traveling on a plane and need a quick power nap, or you just find it relaxing, you may benefit from playing white noise. In this podcast, Abby takes us through White Noise Lite for iOS, which offers a range of relaxing sounds, and the ability to create sounds, mix sounds and create playlists, plus a number of other features. Get White Noise Lite on the App Store at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/white-noise-lite/id292987597?mt=8
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In this podcast, Ornella Jagdeo introduces us to Blindfold Fireworks , a free iOS app that's a fully accessible audio fireworks simulation app.
Blindfold Fireworks on the App Store
https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/blindfold-fireworks/id1176302572?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS
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In this podcast, Thomas Domville gives us a demonstration of Frequency Missing, an audiogame that can be used for a visually impaired and blind audience.
Young radio reporter Patricia has just started her first job at a radio station. But immediately strange things begin to happen. Where is Richard, her friend and colleague who got her the job? He's been missing for three days. And who is tampering with Patricia's recordings?
Solve mysteries and puzzles, explore environments and talk to characters.
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In this episode, Thomas Domville delves into the seamless sharing of content from your iPhone screen via iMessage, thanks to Siri’s enhanced capabilities. Apple has equipped Siri with on-device processing, offline support, and advanced contextual awareness, which facilitates a smooth “Share This” feature.
Here’s the process:
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In this episode, Ida Grace introduces the Connected Breath iOS app. Designed to promote mindfulness and relaxation, Connected Breath offers guided breathing exercises to help you pause, reset, and find serenity. The app boasts a simple and tranquil interface adorned with a night sky background. As you inhale and exhale, stars gently appear and fade, symbolizing other users across the globe who are also engaging with the app simultaneously. This shared experience fosters a sense of connection and support during your practice.
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In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us Minesweeper Deluxe. This version of Minesweeper just gets harder and harder. More mines and bigger minefields. Set / Remove a flag by long pressing a square. Tap on a known square to scroll the minefield. How many levels can you clear?
‎Minesweeper Deluxe on the App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minesweeper-deluxe/id1444072641?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8
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In this podcast, AnonyMouse gives us a demonstration of Newsify: Your News, Blog & RSS Feed Reader, an app that lets you organize all your favorite news, blogs, and RSS feeds in one place.
You can download Newsify from the app store here. The app offers both a free and paid version.
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Join Thomas Domville in learning how to use Carrot Weather for iOS with VoiceOver.
Carrot Weather for iOS is a feature-rich weather application that offers a unique blend of humor and functionality. It provides accurate and detailed forecasts, including current, hourly, and daily predictions. The app is known for its distinctive personality, featuring hilarious dialogue and delightful animations.
Key features include:
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Step into the world of the Super Sliding Puzzle Game! Join Thomas Domville as he explores the Super Sliding Puzzle Game for iOS. Get ready for a captivating journey filled with puzzles that will challenge your mind. This latest Slide Puzzle Game is designed to offer you a compelling and brain-bending experience that will keep you engaged for hours.
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In this podcast, Thomas Domville revisit the Voice: OCR Document Reader for iOS. Take a picture of anything that has words on it, and Voice will read it to you! Updated with top notch technology, Voice will let you listen to all your books/words/documents/magazines in a matter of seconds.
‎Voice: OCR Document Reader on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-take-picture-have-it/id903772588?ign-mpt=uo%3D8
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In this podcast Abby shows us Talking Pierre The Parrot for iOS. Pierre mimics what you say, as well as dodging tomatoes, throwing dishes and even playing the guitar. Get it on the App Store at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-pierre-the-parrot/id430152138?mt=8&at=11l4LS
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In this podcast, Joseph introduces us to Blindfold Bop, an iOS game similar to the "Bop-It" Toy.
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In this podcast, Thomas Domville gives us a walk-through and demonstration of TeamTalk 5, a free iOS app which allows multiple users to participate in audio and video conversations through a freeware conferencing system.
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In this podcast, Abby introduces us to Blindfold Song Name, a free iOS app that is a fully accessible music game inspired by the TV Game Show "Name That Tune".
In each turn, you first hear all of the song title choices. Then you will hear the song. As soon as you know which song it is, tap the screen, and then swipe up or down to your answer, then double tap. If your answer is correct, the faster you picked your answer, the more points you scored.
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In this podcast, BlindEducator introduces us to The Inquisitor Audiogame Adventure, a newly-released game for iOS.
In this audio game, The Inquisitor is called to investigate an obscure case, beyond heresy, that reveals a new face of Evil. He must tackle many arduous tasks, make many painful choices, and take on terrible creatures. Providing a rich 3D audio experience, this game offers upto 8 hours of gameplay.
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In this podcast, Ken Downey shows us how to create new instruments on ThumbJam. He also talks a little about the trickiness of direct touch and how to turn it off temporarily whilst changing settings.