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Revisiting: How to Use Back Tap on iOS

Podcast by AppleVis on Thursday, March 18, 2021
… to toggle accessibility settings on and off, perform VoiceOver functions, access system features of iOS, or run … In addition, you can configure back taps to perform VoiceOver functions by going to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Commands > Touch gestures, choosing either a double or triple-tap under the …

Quickly Translate Text on the fly Using a Shortcut

Guide by Aine on Monday, February 1, 2021
… There are three main ways you will achieve this: 1. With VoiceOver enabled, using the three-finger quadruple tap which copies the last spoken content to the clipboard; 2. With VoiceOver enabled, by using the text selection and edit> …

Apple Releases iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1; Bringing Many Fixes for VoiceOver and Braille Users

Blog Post by AppleVis on Monday, October 25, 2021
… of [the issues introduced for blind and low vision users with the initial releases of iOS and iPadOS … * [The Wallet app no longer crashes when VoiceOver is enabled and you use the swipe … Screen time downtime or app limit is once again accessible with … * [When using a hardware keyboard with an iPad, pressing Globe/FN + Control + Option to …

The New Features, Changes, Improvements, and Bugs in macOS 12 Monterey for Blind and Low Vision Users

Blog Post by Tyler on Monday, October 25, 2021
… address a problem you may find too disruptive to deal with. A note to braille users: the AppleVis team members … to macOS Big Sur, along with greater prominence of the VoiceOver Actions … Move to Previous Section to keyboard or keypad keys, or gestures, so you can easily navigate window spots and …

Exploring 50 Notable New Features and Changes in iOS 15

Podcast by AppleVis on Tuesday, September 14, 2021
… 15. Topics covered include: * Live Text * Exploring images with VoiceOver * Voice image descriptions with markup * New … sounds very good. … thanks for the heads up on the new gestures. I'm using almost all the new ones for something, …

[Updated With Important Warning for Braille Display Users] Apple Releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4; Bringing a New Direct Touch Setting for VoiceOver Users

Blog Post by AppleVis on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
… upgrade to 14.4, as soon as you lock your iPad or iPhone with the Mantis or Chameleon connected, the braille display … in Settings. When navigating to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor Actions you will now find a new section … exploring a map by touch, interpreting touches and gestures in a game, and so on. For owners of a HomePod mini …

Introducing Voice OCR 6.0: Massive update with revolutionary new features.

Forum Topic by Shalin Shah on Wednesday, January 13, 2021
… My goal with Voice was to create the most simple and intuitive … images at a time from any of your albums with full VoiceOver capabilities. - Voice now completely works without … for all objects. - The ability to play and pause with gestures when Voice is reading a document. - Gamify the …

Procreate

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by lunarwolf on Wednesday, December 29, 2021
… It’s a complete art studio you can take anywhere; packed with these powerful features and more: • Highlights: - Ultra … features: - Advanced stroke stabilisation - Dynamic Type, VoiceOver and Feedback Sounds - Assignable single finger gestures - Colour naming • Animation and Page Assist - Easy …

What's New in iOS 15 Accessibility for Blind and DeafBlind Users

Blog Post by Scott Davert on Sunday, September 19, 2021
… in iOS 15 include a new Focus Mode, several enhancements with FaceTime, the ability to use Siri for certain tasks … the Camera app, if text is detected in the view finder, VoiceOver will announce "text detected." If you find the … from a cluttered VoiceOver Rotor or running out of custom gestures, you now have another option with VoiceOver Quick …

Apple Previews New Accessibility Features Coming This Year, Including Expanded Image Recognition Capabilities for VoiceOver Users

Blog Post by AppleVis on Wednesday, May 19, 2021
… pple-previews-powerful-software-updates-designed-for-people-with-disabilities/) a number of accessibility Features coming … include expanded image recognition capabilities for VoiceOver users, AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, new … navigate a cursor on the display through a series of hand gestures, like a pinch or a clench. AssistiveTouch on Apple …

Apple Releases iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5; Bringing Accessibility Fixes, Support for AirTag, Privacy Enhancements, and More

Blog Post by AppleVis on Monday, April 26, 2021
… in the Messages app Using Braille Screen Input, VoiceOver once again speaks words deleted if deleting by word with two-finger swipe … ng-new-conversation-messages-app-using-braille-screen-input-voiceover-does-not) * [The button to install a HomePod software update is now accessible with …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for December 2020

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, January 1, 2021
… Entries #### Fitness Coach by JumpyCat (iOS/iPadOS, Free With In-App Purchases) > Get motivated by creating your … a small premium over the cost of a regular annual plan. > VOICEOVER IMPROVEMENTS > * Buttons for categories are now … .applevis.com/podcasts/homepod-mini-using-touch-display-and-gestures) * [HomePod mini: Using …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for September 2021

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, October 1, 2021
… only use your ears and a pair of headphones to interact with the environment of the game. > A Western Drama is an arcade audiogame with a deep story set in the American frontier of the … * 100% support from the actual creator * Supports VoiceOver Current Version: 7.2.2 (September 30, 2021) …

iFeelit: an introduction to using braille displays on iOS (the 2021 edition)

Podcast by AppleVis on Thursday, July 29, 2021
… about braille displays as they relate to their use with iOS devices. He then talks about connecting a braille … USB and then Bluetooth. Further, the braille menu under VoiceOver Settings, navigational commands, text input, how to … iPadOS](https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/use-voiceover-with-an-apple-external-keyboard-ipad9a246749/ipados) …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for May 2021

Blog Post by AppleVis on Tuesday, June 1, 2021
… Entries #### AudioRoom - Audio Editor (iOS/iPadOS, Free with in-app purchases) > AudioRoom is multi-track audio … features like the dyslexic font and support for VoiceOver and VoiceControl. * Plus: Widget, GameCenter, ... … view conversation threads with a minimum of effort using gestures. Rich media support means GIFs and videos play right …

Apple Releases watchOS 8; Bringing New Ways to Stay Healthy, Active, and Connected

Blog Post by AppleVis on Monday, September 20, 2021
… healthy like never before. Share your favorite memories with the enhanced Photos app. Put more fun into your texts. … pointer, launch a menu of actions, and more, using hand gestures like a pinch or a clench * Additional larger text … Our early impression is that they appear to work well with VoiceOver, and at this time we are unaware of any new issues …

Be My Eyes and Voice Dream Reader Among Winners of 2021 Apple Design Awards

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, June 11, 2021
… blind and low vision to identify objects by pairing them with volunteers from around the world using their camera. The … its developers as an hilarious black comedy that has full VoiceOver support. Amongst the past winners is Blackbox,, a … > “Bird Alone’s” explorative interactions combine gestures, haptics, parallax, and dynamic sound effects that …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for October 2021

Blog Post by AppleVis on Monday, November 1, 2021
… mode to let you practice your skills, get acquainted with the mechanics and learn what it takes to win the game. * … any app on your phone that accepts audio or video. * Full VoiceOver compatibility for visually impaired producers. * … view conversation threads with a minimum of effort using gestures. Rich media support means GIFs and videos play right …

Thoughts on position based gestures for voice-over to improve the number of things it can do

Forum Topic by Ipadman on Saturday, February 20, 2021
… before it stops feeling natural. but what I was impressed with is the fourth finger tap near the top of the screen to … could be a potential way of expanding voice-overs set of gestures without having to add another finger. To be fair, … allows for automation, alternate interfaces like Siri or Voiceover, communication between applications, and so on. …

How to create custom gestures.

Forum Topic by gailisaiah on Tuesday, July 13, 2021
… this site to prepare and learn about face ID, and the gestures without a Home Button. The only thing I could not … on this? Thanks in advance! … [Podcast: How to Customize VoiceOver Gestures on …

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