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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

question about the native iOS reminders app

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Troy B
3 comments. Last update or comment 22 minutes 5 seconds ago

Gym Jockey: an audio-first gym app β€” blind and low-vision beta testers wanted (developer post)

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Chris
2 comments. Last update or comment 25 minutes 10 seconds ago

WiFi connectivity issues with iOS 27.2

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by Alicia Krage
5 comments. Last update or comment 37 minutes 50 seconds ago

Simulcast, new iOS, MacOS, and TVOS Podcast App

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Ashley
151 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 23 minutes ago

Restaurant Rush: Cook & Serve

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by matheus rheine
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
183 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 34 minutes ago

New game Last Outpost, Zombie survival: PlayAural Update

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Trung
24 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 45 minutes ago

TurnOver - the OG alternative screenreader for mac is now opensource

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Oliver Kennett
59 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 13 minutes ago

ReSort: a calm, ad-free water sort puzzle designed to be played with VoiceOver

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by recoo07
29 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 22 minutes ago

forum drowning in endless posts about vibe-coded apps – please move these posts to a new and separate forum

Forum Topic (Site News, Updates, and Feedback) by Justin_B
122 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 42 minutes ago

Pomagotchi - Virtual Pom Pet & Mini Games

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Paige
Usability Rating: There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.
28 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 45 minutes ago

BrailliantConnect: your Brailliant in the Finder, no macFUSE

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Mathieu
12 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 45 minutes ago

Introducing Sonarpad for iOS and Android: a light app to read documents, check news, subscribe to podcasts, listen to radio stations, and much more!

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Ambro
112 comments. Last update or comment 5 hours 4 minutes ago

EchoScape: I spent the past year building a navigation & obstacle-sensing app β€” looking for feedback from blind pedestrians

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Dan@EchoScapeApp
53 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 2 minutes ago

Word Tack

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Leela
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
26 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 29 minutes ago

iPhone 18 Pro: Thoughts and Experiences One Month After Upgrading from the iPhone 15 Pro

Hardware or Accessory Review by David Goodwin
27 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 40 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

[Web App] A privacy-first tool for blind users to independently confirm personal hygiene

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by pattybule
11 comments. Last update or comment 2 minutes 35 seconds ago

Bocket money brailler, is it really useful?

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Ramy
17 comments. Last update or comment 7 minutes 34 seconds ago

Talkback What's New! (17.1)

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
17 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 27 minutes ago

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Forum Topic (Windows) by Keith
3 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 52 minutes ago

AI-powered Audio Description: seeking feedback from the community

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Marina Akenteva
9 comments. Last update or comment 13 hours 17 minutes ago

Android Communities, And Their Legacy

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 day ago

Sorry for the rant... But... Outlook for Windows.

Forum Topic (Windows) by Merlin
32 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 3 hours ago

Sony, you magnificent beast!

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Stephen
16 comments. Last update or comment 2 days 17 hours ago

Modeler and profiler for blind guitarists

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by vainer
38 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 19 hours ago

Speech Central Pack: Kokoro

Forum Topic (Android) by Speech Central
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 days 20 hours ago
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