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Some problems with accessibility shortcuts

Forum Topic by Enes Deniz on Tuesday, July 25, 2023
… inevitably gets listed as an option if you also have VoiceOver assigned to the accessibility shortcut. So using … multiple options and a dialog prompting you to pick one with VoiceOver turned off. So I am thinking of requesting … because it might be someone sighted and unfamiliar with VoiceOver activating the accessibility shortcut. I also …

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Accessibility Report: VoiceOver, Braille, and Low Vision Issues and Improvements

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, September 15, 2023
… 2023. This post contains a summary of new bugs impacting VoiceOver, Braille support, and low vision features that we … that they may not reflect your own opinion or use case. With our small team, it's impossible to test every device, … gs/ios/intermittent-failure-voiceover-double-tap-triple-tap-gestures) When attempting to double-tap an actionable …

having my dictation read back to me automatically only happens 50% of the time

Forum Topic by SSWFTW on Thursday, July 27, 2023
… it sometimes works and sometimes does not. I can toggle voiceover on and off and this problem happens just as much. …

Enabling Look and ask with Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

Forum Topic by kevinchao89 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023
… the "Look and Ask" feature in a podcast a friend shared with me yesterday. I got a pair of Ray-Ban Meta smart Glasses … Look and Tell. This part is on iOS app and has to do with VoiceOver and it's about getting the feature enabled. Has … to the "look and ask" preview / beta. I tried the same gestures as you did Kevin and they didn't work. I had my wife …

Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.3, watchOS 9.4, and tvOS 16.4

Blog Post by AppleVis on Monday, March 27, 2023
… or significantly addressed in macOS Ventura 13.3: * [VoiceOver now speaks the contents of headings on Youtube.com … macOS Ventura 13.3 > This update includes new emoji along with other enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac. > * 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now available in emoji keyboard * …

using apple device fully on braille display

Forum Topic by treky fan on Thursday, March 2, 2023
… do to a hearing loss I'm having to use my phone paired with my Braille note touch plus. Using voiceover is rather difficult because it sounds all muffled, … Two, accessing the asp switcher. Three, performing swipe gestures. And four, what asps can I still use completely from …

Apple Releases iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 With New Emoji, Bug Fixes, Security Updates, and More

Blog Post by AppleVis on Monday, March 27, 2023
… by Heading is now more consistent and reliable for VoiceOver … and bug fixes: > * 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now available in emoji keyboard * … of light or strobe effects are detected * Fixes an issue with Apple Pencil responsiveness that may occur while drawing …

I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future

Blog Post by Dave Nason on Tuesday, June 20, 2023
… the merits of iOS and Android, and this has coincided with my own journey into using Android. In February this … limited vision, I am very much a screen reader user, with VoiceOver on iOS and TalkBack on Android. I have also tried … for me personally, but a nice option to have nonetheless. Gestures For many years, VoiceOver was widely considered to …

VoiceOver Unacceptably Broken Since iOS 17.1

Forum Topic by Daniel Parker on Sunday, November 12, 2023
… issues. On my iPhone 12 Mini, sometimes when dealing with a webpage, Apple News story, Facebook post, etc. with a lot of elements, VoiceOver will crash and render the phone inoperable. I have … been momentary freezes, but VO would still respond to gestures even if it took a few seconds. I just cannot believe …

Card matching game - Christmas Giveaway

Forum Topic by michael.t on Sunday, December 24, 2023
… also be interested in it. The game has up to 70 cards with different themed worlds and can also be played together with SharePlay via FaceTime. There is also an Augmented Reality feature which should work with VoiceOver as well. It’s available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and …

How to insert emojis easily with VoiceOver on Mac?

Forum Topic by SplendidFault on Wednesday, April 12, 2023
… or discuss how to easily insert emojis in a text using VoiceOver on a Mac. That's why I'm writing this post here. … richer and more emotive, acting as substitutes for gestures, tone of voice, and facial expressions. I am using … so, is there away to disable it or at least substitute with another shortcut? thanks in advance … Under System …

An accessible alternative to scrabble in beta!

Forum Topic by Wenwei on Monday, April 3, 2023
… together—i.e., I've roped all of my friends into playing with me! While Wordvoyance was originally only available on … post! The game, though in beta, is still pretty stable. VoiceOver swipe gestures have been implemented to make board navigation …

Labeling Elements on iOS and iPadOS: Uses and How To Do It

Guide by Lily Rose on Saturday, July 22, 2023
… Hello, There will always be apps with one or more unlabeled elements or elements that have … a braille display, with a bluetooth keyboard and with just VoiceOver. For any of these methods, you must first place … on the home screen dock, perform one of the label element gestures detailed above, so that the label element screen …

Issues with Personal Voice and VoiceOver (FB12731256)

Forum Topic by Enes Deniz on Monday, July 24, 2023
… the finger around the screen. Besides, double-tapping with four fingers only works after you first focus the cursor … is in, similar to setting/having a default language for VoiceOver or the Speech feature. 5. While charging, I would … Hi there. Has anyone managed to get personal voice working with VO? … it is i believe for people who need their voice to …

Voice Dream Reader for IOS keyboard shortcuts

Forum Topic by Frank on Sunday, June 18, 2023
… a toggle. After this, you can use these keys. Many are not voiceover related. So you can use them regardless. Space, … right of the playback button at the bottom of your screen with the gestures. Command + shift + space, cycle between skip …

Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1, and tvOS 17.1

Blog Post by AppleVis on Wednesday, October 25, 2023
… significantly addressed in macOS Sonoma 14.1: * Introduced with macOS Sonoma, the Messages app will now automatically … release, but are fully accessible in macOS Sonoma 14.1. * [VoiceOver focus no longer moves unpredictably in the active … Is there anything else I should be doing. I went into the gestures section under setting in the watch app on my iPhone …

Apple Vision Accessibility: the AppleVis Report Card

Blog Post by AppleVis on Wednesday, March 1, 2023
… of visually impaired community members who rely on VoiceOver, Braille support, or the low vision features on … rated their experience using Apple's various platforms with the available vision accessibility features on a scale … users. iOS 15: Bluetooth keyboard commands and touch gestures were available for the following. However, no …

Recapping Apple's September 12 "Wonderlust" Event

Blog Post by mehgcap on Tuesday, September 12, 2023
… physical change is the replacement of the Lightning port with USB-C. With Apple releasing a new USB-C charging case … This will act similar to the two-finger double tap most VoiceOver users know and love. If you have a Now Playing … enabled by default and doesn't include the full set of gestures/commands. It's unclear whether this feature is …

OK, this dictation problem is starting to drive me blasphemously insane!

Forum Topic by glassheart on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
… me be clear before I even start. I am extremely proficient with my iPhone/Voiceover. In fact, not to brag, but I actually for a short time worked directly with Apple Accessibility privately contracted on a few things …

macOS Sonoma: New Features, Changes, Improvements, and Bugs for Blind and Low Vision Users

Blog Post by AppleVis on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
… address a problem you may find too disruptive to deal with. A note to braille users: the AppleVis team members … of whether arrow-key Quick Nav is on or off. Just open VoiceOver Utility > Commanders > Quick Nav, and select the … more around you in video calls and can be triggered with gestures (Mac with Apple silicon, Continuity Camera with …

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