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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

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Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by AppleVis
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Blog Post by AppleVis
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Accessible iPhone Games to Play with Sighted Grandma?

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0 comments. Last update or comment 36 minutes 58 seconds ago

Radien - looking for VoiceOver feedback on my network diagnostics application

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LetterRescue

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

I got tired of how getting around works for us, so I built callmaps (looking for beta testers)

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Beta testers wanted for Zerogram, a free and accessible Telegram client for iOS

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Voice memos and the action button

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DSM Access β€” a native, accessible Mac app for your Synology NAS

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Mathieu
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Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Ashley
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First time buying a Mac, some input needed

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New AI app for describing images and video: PiccyBot

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VSCode usability on Mac OS

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Latest Non-Apple Posts

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