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iPhone upgrade recommendations?

Forum Topic by JC on Saturday, March 18, 2023
… it is just a matter of habit. But I’m temped to try Lidar. Maybe in time I will change my mind. …

thoughts on iPhone 14 pro

Forum Topic by Dennis Long on Monday, March 6, 2023
… What is dynamic island? Is it voice over accessible? … Lidar and door detection are possible. Battery is definitely …

iPhone 16 pro camera features: any benefits for blind users?

Forum Topic by Alana on Sunday, September 15, 2024
… formfactor, in real life, I hardly ever use them. Take lidar senser for example, there's that app which kind of … was thinking about upgrading to the 15 pro because of the liDAR functions for finding objects and reading text, … difference. if that is the only difference the camera and Lidar I'm fine with it. … The latest reportedly states the …

Replacing my iPhone 8

Forum Topic by honest nan on Monday, April 17, 2023
… light to unlock my phone? … I would go with a pro you get lidar and it is far better battery life then you got on the …

Anyone here use Point and Speak on Magnifier?

Forum Topic by Louise on Sunday, October 22, 2023
… that it worked well. Maybe it‘s more precise with the LiDAR scanner. Also, you definitely need a bit of practice …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for October 2023

Blog Post by AppleVis on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
… around you with Spatial Audio (requires a device with a LiDAR, and iOS 14+). * Indoor Navigation - Available on the …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for April 2024

Blog Post by AppleVis on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
… around you with Spatial Audio (requires a device with a LiDAR, and iOS 14+). * Indoor Navigation - Available on the …

iPhone 16e Review: An Excellent 'Basic' iPhone

Blog Post by Michael Hansen on Thursday, April 17, 2025
… of the advanced camera tech of the Pro models, including a LiDAR scanner. While some Live Recognition features are …

iPhone Reflections

Forum Topic by Ekaj on Wednesday, June 30, 2021
… each time, including the current iPhone 12 Pro with LiDAR and the AI/ML, especially how VoiceOver works with …

What do you expect from Apple's AR glasses?

Forum Topic by macIbra on Tuesday, November 10, 2020
… get the benefit of camera detection like in Seeing AI. A LIDAR sensor could definitely warn me from obstacles that are …

Basic and advanced iPhone usage, do I need a new phone?

Forum Topic by Khomus on Monday, March 3, 2025
… several reasons, I am only interested in Pro models. 1. LiDAR – It helps with object identification and obstacle … between a 16E and basic 16. So far, I've found the Lidar to be occasionally quite useful. It can locate … travel. I could see such people really benefiting from the Lidar and live recognition features. The point and speak …

What's new in iOS 18 accessibility for blind and DeafBlind users

Blog Post by Scott Davert on Friday, September 13, 2024
… or just the 15 or 16? Also, does live recognition require lidar? Out of everything described here, that's pretty much … … Yes, Door Detection and People Detection require the LiDAR scanner so that users know their distance from the door …

Just curious, does anyone routinely use People Detection?

Forum Topic by Pilgrim Pete on Saturday, September 3, 2022
… max but getting 14 pro max in a couple of weeks. Obviously LiDAR will make this feature really useable but any tips? …

I Drove Glide: My Thoughts

Forum Topic by Kevin Shaw on Saturday, June 22, 2024
… a wheel similar to those found on office chairs? Add some lidar technology to it, and you'd have a device that combines the benefits of a cane with the guidance of lidar. I know it sounds far-fetched, but if lidar can fit in an iPhone, why not in a wheel? My idea would …

iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and New AirPods: Recap of Apple's "It's Glowtime" September Event

Blog Post by mehgcap on Monday, September 9, 2024
… go for the 16, is it worth getting the Pro model for the Lidar? that for me would be the only reason not to go for the standard. I've heard over the years how useful Lidar is for blind people but having never used it, I'm not …

How to Use Live Text on iOS to Extract Text From the Camera and Photos App

Podcast by AppleVis on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
… intensive! - Since you have an iPhone pro, does the lidar scanner help at all in detecting text? Can you swita to …

apple vision pro VoiceOver support

Forum Topic by a king in the north on Tuesday, June 6, 2023
… fascinating, and I think that with the 3D cameras and LiDAR sensors, it can be something perfect. Considering that …

Exchanging Iphone 13 pro max with basic 15, will it worth doing this?

Forum Topic by Ramy on Thursday, January 9, 2025
… I think the only thing that could benefit a blind is the lidar sensor which is only available on the pro series, but … your requirements of 8 GB of RAM, and action button, and LiDAR, your only real option would be an iPhone 15 Pro/Pro …

frustrations with Apple Intelligence only being available on newer hardware

Forum Topic by The Tetris monster on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
… to get a new phone this year. I know I'd lose out on the lidar senser that I currently have, but if I'm being honest, … … I have a 15 pro max I find I don't use the Lidar features I've given thought to downgrading. The SE 4 …

Biped.ai - a smart CoPilot for the blind and visually impaired

Forum Topic by Assistive Intelligence on Friday, June 21, 2024
… of mine. Throwing together a raspberry pie computer, some lidar sensers, some IR cameras, and providing haptic feedback …

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