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Welcome to the February 2026 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This newsletter features a curated selection of community-submitted content, including new app entries, updates, news, podcast episodes, guides, and popular discussions. We hope that you find this publication to be both helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback about this newsletter, please…

Welcome to another installment of AnonyMouse's App Pick of the Month. This month’s pick is WikiTrip – Travel Audio Guide, a location-based audio stories app powered by Wikipedia. I picked WikiTrip because it turns a road trip, commute, or even a simple walk into something more interesting in the moment, without needing you to sit there reading on your phone.

WikiTrip is built around movement. You start the app, then walk, drive, or ride, and it reads aloud the stories behind the…

Apple has today released version 26.3 of the macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and HomePod Software platforms.

In our usage and testing of macOS Tahoe 26.3 and watchOS 26.3, we did not identify any changes in these releases that specifically affect the experience for blind, deaf blind, or low vision users. We were unable to test tvOS 26.3 or HomePod Software 26.3. If you notice any changes in your own use of any of these releases, please do let us know by posting a comment.

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Apple has today released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public, bringing an improved experience when switching to Android, and a few other changes.

Resolved VoiceOver Bugs

Our experience is that the following accessibility bug has been resolved in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3:

• When downloading an app from the App Store, VoiceOver no…

I upgraded to the iPhone 17 in December. Coming from the iPhone 15, I definitely noticed immediate improvements, and can already declare, one month in, that this is the best upgrade I’ve received so far. Apple really outdid themselves with this one.

The very first thing I noticed about the iPhone 17 was the sound quality. It’s something I had heard so much about and was very much looking forward to. Both with playing media and just the general sound of VoiceOver, there seems to be…

We are very excited to announce our fourth annual Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card and invite you to participate in the survey that will determine the ratings.

Launched in 2023 for the 2022 year, the aim of the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card is to present valuable insights to Apple and our community from those who rely on VoiceOver, braille support, or the low vision features available on Apple devices. Past report cards have been tremendously insightful; providing…

Welcome to the January 2026 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This newsletter features a curated selection of community-submitted content, including new app entries, updates, news, podcast episodes, and popular discussions. We hope that you find this publication to be both helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback about this newsletter, please feel free…

Welcome to the January 2026 installment of AnonyMouse’s App Pick of the Month. This month, my pick is Theseus & the Minotaur, a strategy-based puzzle game that delivers a thoughtful and challenging experience on iOS. I chose this app because it immediately reminded me of one of my most loved games from years ago—Robo-E, a title that has long since disappeared from the App Store. Ever since then, I’ve been hoping for something similar,…

Apple has today released software version 26.2.1 for the iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS platforms. Apple has also released updates for the iOS/iPadOS 12, iOS/iPadOS 15, iOS/iPadOS 16, and iOS/iPadOS 18 operating systems.

According to Apple's release notes, these updates include the announced support for Precision Finding of the new AirTag on Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2 and later,, along…

As spotted by MacRumors, Apple has today introduced the next generation of its AirTag, bringing increased finding range and a louder speaker to the device.

The new AirTag is powered by Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, the same chip that is in the iPhone 17 lineup,…

Welcome to the December 2025 installment of AnonyMouse's App Pick of the Month. This month, my pick is Mona 7 for Mastodon, an app that continues to raise the bar for what an accessible social networking experience can be on iOS. I chose Mona this month because version 7 builds on the strong foundation of the previous releases that many of us in the VoiceOver community already considered essential.

For blind and low vision users on Mastodon, Mona has long been one of the go-to apps—…

AppleVis, a Be My Eyes company, today announced the results of the fourteenth annual Golden Apple Awards, as chosen by a community vote.

Since their launch in 2012, the AppleVis Golden Apple Awards have afforded blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple products an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the hard work and dedication which developers have put…

Welcome to the December 2025 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This newsletter features a curated selection of community-submitted content, including new app entries, updates, news, and popular discussions. We hope that you find this publication to be both helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback about this newsletter, please feel free to reach out…

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and HomePod Software 26.2.

Our experience is that the following accessibility bug has been resolved in macOS Tahoe 26.2:

• Screensaver no longer starts while VoiceOver is speaking.

We are additionally aware of the following accessibility change in macOS Tahoe 26.2:

• In the Messages app, the…

Apple has today released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to the public, bringing a new way to share files via AirDrop to people not in your contacts, the ability to set alarms for reminders,AirPods Live Translation support to the European Union, and more.

New Features and Changes for Blind, Deaf Blind, and Low Vision Users:

iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 include the following new features for blind, deaf blind, and low vision users:

• Toggles for Arrow Key and Single Letter…

AppleVis is pleased to announce the apps and developers which have been nominated for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards; cast your vote now and make your voice heard.

Launched in 2012 and now in its fourteenth year, the AppleVis Golden Apple Awards is an opportunity for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple products to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication which developers have put into making and maintaining great and accessible…

I’ve been thinking about something for the last couple days, and I admit at the outset that I have gone back and forth on whether or not to write about it.

Earlier this week, Apple released a new film, “I’m Not Remarkable,” in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. While I think the film is a groundbreaking work of creative…

Art of Fauna and Be My Eyes have both been selected by Apple as winners of a 2025 App Store Award for their cultural impact. (Editor's Note: Be My Eyes is the parent company of AppleVis.)

Chosen from a list of 45 finalists by Apple's Editors, the 2025 App Store Awards recognize 17 apps and games for demonstrating exceptional innovation,…

Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, Apple has today released a new film sharing how accessibility features empower students with disabilities in college.

The film, "I'm Not Remarkable," showcases several students and how they use the accessibility features built into Apple's products to get the full college…

Welcome to the November 2025 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This newsletter features a curated selection of community-submitted content, including new app entries, updates, news, and popular discussions. We hope that you find this publication to be both helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback about this newsletter, please feel free to reach out…