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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the premier online resource for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple technologies. A Be My Eyes company, our mission is to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision to get the most from Apple products and services. With an active, engaged user base and a vast collective understanding of vision accessibility on Apple's platforms, members of the AppleVis community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

Getting Started With iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. We offer curated lists of selected content from our website to help you familiarize yourself with the accessibility features of your device and answer many of your initial questions. Whether you are new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device right away or build on your existing knowledge.

  • Getting started with iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with Mac
  • Getting started with Apple Watch

These lists offer just a sample of the wide range of help and information available on AppleVis. They are intended to provide a starting point for learning about your new Apple product, but there is much more to discover. We encourage you to explore the rest of the website, take advantage of the community support and resources available, and continue to learn as you use your device.

Also be sure to browse our iOS & iPadOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV App Directories, in which you will find information submitted by our community on the accessibility of thousands of applications.

If you are looking for iOS and iPadOS apps which have been developed specifically for blind, DeafBlind, or low vision users and which will help you in your daily life, you can find our list of these here.

Latest Apple Posts And Updates

Yet another shortcut to make getting descriptions of screenshots easy

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by user26335377
70 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 30 minutes ago

iOS 26.4 beta one released

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by Seamus
13 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 48 minutes ago

questions about DIRECTV streaming app accessibility for iOS with voiceover

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Josh C.
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 31 minutes ago

Monarch Support on iOS

Forum Topic (Braille on Apple Products) by emassey
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 49 minutes ago

Bottled: Message in a Bottle

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Apprentice Of Odin
Usability Rating: There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 50 minutes ago

Announcing AnonyMouse's App Pick of the Month for January 2026: Theseus & the Minotaur

Blog Post by AnonyMouse
6 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 56 minutes ago

Bridging Access to Braille: An In-Depth Look at Braille Access on iOS 26

Podcast by AppleVis
12 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 28 minutes ago

Google Sheets tips and tricks

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Alicia Krage
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 18 minutes ago

accessible gram, a completely new and accessible client with voiceover for Telegram.

Forum Topic (App Development and Programming) by axel
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 51 minutes ago

Serious VoiceOver Regression in iOS 26 – Attachment Button Missing in Apple Mail App

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Kautilya
2 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 10 minutes ago

Found a bitlife alternative

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Lucky101
41 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 40 minutes ago

Working on developing an accessible retro racing game – feedback welcome

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Dani Devesa
3 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 50 minutes ago

Apple Watch Ultra question

Forum Topic (watchOS and Apple Watch Apps) by Dave Nason
11 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 1 minute ago

Which word processor to use

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Soren
22 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 5 minutes ago

My Experience with the Arc Browser

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Soheil
1 comments. Last update or comment 17 hours 36 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

iCloud passwords app with NVDA

Forum Topic (Windows) by Apple-fan01
7 comments. Last update or comment 30 minutes 13 seconds ago

Accessibility on Modern IOS vs Google Pixel

Forum Topic (Android) by eyesfreesight
37 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 43 minutes ago

The nonsense of trying to access live TV with audio description in the UK...

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Doll Eye
81 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 44 minutes ago

Disappointed with Envision

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Louise
70 comments. Last update or comment 23 hours 42 minutes ago

[New Add-on] Vision Assistant Pro: Your Interactive AI Copilot for NVDA (Powered by Gemini)

Forum Topic (Windows) by mahmood
83 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 5 hours ago

Questions About Google Pixel Accessibility and Switching from iPhone

Forum Topic (Android) by Cooltapes
84 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 21 hours ago

TalkBack vs TalkBack: reading large bodies of text

Forum Topic (Android) by Brian
5 comments. Last update or comment 2 days 3 hours ago

Struggling with Work Apps on Android

Forum Topic (Android) by Callum Stoneman
7 comments. Last update or comment 2 days 12 hours ago

Scouting Report: from 'toilet seats' to Audio Described driving!

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Unregistered User
25 comments. Last update or comment 5 days 7 hours ago

Looking for an accessible air fryer

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by techluver
62 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 2 hours ago
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