In this episode of AppleVis Extra, Thomas Domville talks with Jianfeng Wu about VoiceVista, an iOS app that is essential for the blind and low vision community.
VoiceVista is based on Microsoft’s discontinued and open-source project Soundscape and is licensed under the MIT License. The app uses cutting-edge iOS audio technology and precise location services to help people develop a greater awareness of their surroundings, providing comfort in unfamiliar spaces, and supporting…
In this episode, Thomas Domville discusses how to turn off repeated text message alerts on iOS and iPadOS. By default, your device will send a second notification alert two minutes after you receive a text message if you don't check it right away. This feature is designed to help ensure that you don't miss any important messages, but some users find it to be more annoying than helpful.
If you're one of those users, don't worry, it's easy to turn off repeated alerts. Here's how:…
In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville and Mike Malarsie are joined by Kevin Jones to discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:
In this episode, Tunmi13 walks us through how to activate iOS and iPadOS beta updates.
To do this, first sign in with your Apple ID at either developer.apple.com, to access the developer beta, or beta.apple.com, to access the public beta. Then, once signed up for either program, go to Settings > General > Software update > Beta updates, and select the beta you signed up for. You can then go back…
In this episode, Orinks walks us through Radiant, an iOS app that lets you listen to digital radio with a personal touch. Rad, your digital host, plays music that suits your mood and preferences, thanks to his integration with Apple Music. He also keeps you updated on the weather, traffic, news, and trivia about the artists you love. You can interact with Rad and tell him what you like or dislike, and he will adjust his selections accordingly. Radiant is a fun and smart way to enjoy radio on…
In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville and Mike Malarsie are joined by James Dean to discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:
In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to assign your own keyboard shortcuts to menu bar commands that lack default shortcuts in macOS.
An example of where this may be useful is in System Settings, where many settings can be quickly accessed from the View menu, however none of these commands have default keyboard shortcuts mapped to them. To create your own shortcut for a command:
In this episode, Thomas Domville introduces and demonstrates Microsoft's Bing: Chat with AI & GPT-4 iOS app. Thomas walks through the app's interface, demonstrates some examples of how Bing can be utilized, and shares tips to get the best results.
In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, Thomas Domville, Dave Nason, and Tyler Stephen get together to discuss Apple's WWDC 2023 Keynote.
In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:
In this episode of our podcast, John Moore introduces us to LogRide - Theme Park Tracker, a must have iOS app for theme park and coaster enthusiasts.
With LogRide, you can track all your park experiences and explore a world of park history, attraction stats, and various other features. The app includes convenient functionalities like Park Check-In to add dates to your attraction logs, Haunts for…
In this episode, Majid Almaadeed gives us a demonstration of Cisco Packet Tracer for Mac, a versatile network simulation and visualization tool designed for learning and practicing networking concepts. It provides a virtual environment where users can create, configure, and simulate network topologies and devices, enabling them to gain hands-on experience with networking technologies without the need for physical hardware.
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In this episode, Thomas Domville introduces and demonstrates the official ChatGPT iOS app. Thomas walks through the app's interface, demonstrates some examples of how ChatGPT can be utilized, and shares tips to get the best results.
Note that this app is currently only available in the United States.
In this episode, Thomas Domville introduces us to Aiko, a free, high-quality on-device transcription app that can easily convert speech to text from meetings, lectures, and more. The app is powered by OpenAI's Whisper running locally on your device, which ensures that the audio never leaves your device. Whether you need to import an existing audio or video file or record directly within the app, Aiko offers flexibility and…
In this episode, Ida introduces us to Pride Counseling, an iOS app that provides access to the company's online therapy platform specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. She discusses the app's features, such as live chat and video calls with licensed professionals who specialize in LGBTQ+ issues. Ida explains how Pride Counseling provides personalized therapy that is convenient and discreet.
In this episode of our podcast, Thomas Domville demonstrates the power of the Virtual Volunteer feature, set to come to the Be My Eyes app in late Q3 2023. Currently in beta testing, this feature, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 model, has the potential to be a game changer for people with visual impairments. It offers a virtual sighted assistant that can generate context and understanding for images, allowing for a greater degree…
In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:
Welcome to a special episode of AppleVis Extra, where host Dave Nason is joined by Hans Wiberg, founder of Be My Eyes, and the new CEO of Be My Eyes, Mike Buckley, to discuss the recent announcement of Be My Eyes' new Virtual Volunteer feature powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 model.
Be My Eyes, a revolutionary app for the blind and low-vision community, has…
Apple has recently activated a feature that enables the HomePod and HomePod mini smart speakers to recognize the sound of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and send a notification alert to your iPhone or iPad. In this episode of our podcast, Thomas Domville walks us through the process of setting this up.
The Sound Recognition feature uses the…
In this episode, Ida introduces us to RAINN, an iOS app designed to provide survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones with access to support, self-care tools, and information to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual violence.
The app's "Hotline" feature connects users directly to one-on-one support from trained specialists on RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone or online chat, which…
In this episode of our podcast, we're joined by Melissa Roe, who introduces us to the exciting world of Purple Friday, an immersive mobile audio game adventure in which you time travel to the futuristic 80s. Melissa guides us through the game, which features cutting-edge binaural audio technology, professional voice actors, and over 700 sound assets. As we explore the game's rich and detailed environments, Melissa shows us…
In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to schedule an email to send later using the Mail app in macOS.
Have you ever needed to send an email but didn't want to interrupt someone's work or personal time? With the Send Later feature, you can schedule emails to be sent at a specific date and time, making sure your message arrives at the most appropriate moment.
To do this, compose an email in the Mail app, interact with the "Send" group in the toolbar, and choose an option from…
In this episode, Thomas Domville walks us through the steps to create vibrate-only alarms and timers on iOS. Many people rely on alarms and timers to stay on schedule, but not everyone wants to be awakened or alerted by sound. Vibrate-only alarms and timers can be especially useful for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as for situations where sound is not appropriate or allowed.
In this episode of the AppleVis Extra podcast, host Thomas Domville is joined by Chris Kolbu, one of the team members at Itty Bitty Apps, the creators of Reveal, a powerful set of tools for professional iOS developers. Chris shares insights into how Reveal's advanced visualizations can be used to inspect apps at runtime, modify views on the fly, debug layout problems, diagnose common accessibility issues, and experience your app across different modes of…
In this episode, Thomas Domville shows us how to schedule an email using the Send Later feature on the iOS Mail app.
Have you ever needed to send an email but didn't want to interrupt someone's work or personal time? With the Send Later feature, you can schedule emails to be sent at a specific date and time, making sure your message arrives at the most appropriate moment. Thomas walks us through the process step-by-step, showing us how to set a custom date and time for your email, as…