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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

TurnOver - the OG alternative screenreader for mac is now opensource

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Oliver Kennett
57 comments. Last update or comment 7 seconds ago

Mac book Neo thoughts

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Dennis Long
18 comments. Last update or comment 14 minutes 10 seconds ago

question about the native iOS reminders app

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Troy B
1 comments. Last update or comment 19 minutes 34 seconds 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
110 comments. Last update or comment 25 minutes 47 seconds 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
115 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 6 minutes ago

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

Hardware or Accessory Review by David Goodwin
26 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 54 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.
25 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 6 minutes ago

Developer here: Calcanto, a free talking calculator for iPhone, iPad and Mac β€” I'd value your VoiceOver feedback

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by suninrain
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 8 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.
181 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 18 minutes ago

Watchful Eye β€” free Minecraft Bedrock addon that narrates the game for blind players

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by JB Tech
72 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 1 minute ago

Anyone used SiriAI on AppleTV?

Forum Topic (Apple Beta Releases) by Jim D
3 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 49 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
50 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 51 minutes ago

OutBrick: a VoiceOver-friendly sliding-block puzzle with no timer

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by OutBrick
80 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 39 minutes ago

Exploring the Experience of Blind Programmers Using VoiceOver and Xcode on macOS

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Michael
7 comments. Last update or comment 8 hours 46 minutes ago

New game Last Outpost, Zombie survival: PlayAural Update

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Trung
19 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 18 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
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 8 minutes ago

Bocket money brailler, is it really useful?

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Ramy
12 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours ago

AI-powered Audio Description: seeking feedback from the community

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Marina Akenteva
9 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 50 minutes ago

Talkback What's New! (17.1)

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
15 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 57 minutes ago

Creating a hotkey to connect and disconnect airpods from windows PC

Forum Topic (Windows) by Keith
2 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 58 minutes ago

Android Communities, And Their Legacy

Forum Topic (Android) by Trenton Matthews
0 comments. Last update or comment 14 hours 44 minutes ago

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

Forum Topic (Windows) by Merlin
32 comments. Last update or comment 18 hours 31 minutes ago

Sony, you magnificent beast!

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Stephen
16 comments. Last update or comment 2 days 7 hours ago

Modeler and profiler for blind guitarists

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by vainer
38 comments. Last update or comment 3 days 9 hours ago

Speech Central Pack: Kokoro

Forum Topic (Android) by Speech Central
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 days 10 hours ago
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