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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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I'm not usually one for AI audio description but this is actually worth checking out.

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feedback submitted apple developer website

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Connect them - a New Word Game

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

Time to jump ship: leaving VMWare fusion

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Tayo
15 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 48 minutes ago

Package Hero

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Rich
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
174 comments. Last update or comment 2 hours 8 minutes ago

And now for something completely different

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VoiceOver seek slider bug in Files app on iOS 26.1 Beta

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4 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 28 minutes ago

Browser recommendations for Mac

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BitLife inaccessible now?

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Coffee!!! Coffee!!! Coffee!!! Looking for kitchen scales for coffee with accessible app?

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downloading voices.

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Latest Non-Apple Posts

from VoiceOver to TalkBack

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TV accessibility, Samsung, Sony, LG or something else?

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Heading back to campus this fall? WeWALK Smart Cane 2 is here for blind and low vision, and with a back-to-school discount!

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New video audio description tool

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Freight Fate: cross-platform audio trucking game

Forum Topic (Windows) by Orinks
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Problem reConnecting my Braille Displays

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Apparently even Microsoft hates the new Outlook...

Forum Topic (Windows) by Voracious P. Brain
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DownAccess and Accessible Media Converter: the Downie and Permute of Windows

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