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As expected, Apple has today released revised builds of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, bringing a fix for the critical, actively exploited security vulnerability known as "DarkSword." Originally released alongside iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 for devices unable…

Welcome to the March 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 March 2026 installment of AnonyMouse's App Pick of the Month, where each month I highlight a noteworthy new or updated app. This month, I’m picking CurbToCar, an app designed to help blind and low-vision users find their ride using only their phone’s camera.

According to its App Store description, CurbToCar helps users locate vehicles with object detection, real-time tracking, audio…

Apple today released version 26.4 of the macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and HomePod Software platforms.

Our experience is that the following VoiceOver bug has been resolved in macOS Tahoe 26.4:

• There is no longer a delay between VoiceOver focusing on a link and the contents of the link being spoken

If you notice any further changes, improvements…

Apple has today released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to the public, bringing new emoji, enhancements to Apple Music, including AI playlist creation and a new Apple Music widget, several accessibility enhancements, and more.

Accessibility Changes for Blind, Deaf Blind, and Low Vision Users

New Features and Changes

iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 include the following new features for blind, deaf blind, and low vision users:

• Touch Curtain prevents the touch…

AppleVis is pleased to unveil our 2025 Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card. The only report of its kind to focus specifically on the needs of people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision, the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card provides valuable insights into the lived experiences and opinions of people who rely on VoiceOver, braille, and/or low vision accessibility features on Apple products.

Inspired by the Six…

In November 2025 I published my initial review of the iPhone Air, loaned to me by Apple, based on my first few weeks with the device. Now, after several months with Apple's ultra slim phone, , and following the recent addition of the iPhone 17E to the line-up, I thought it a good time to revisit it.

Design

The iPhone Air's unique selling point is of course its physical design. Five…

Apple today introduced the AirPods Max 2, bringing several intelligent features made possible by the H2 Chip, as well as a new high dynamic range (HDR) amplifier for improved sound quality.

With H2, the same chip that powers the AirPods and AirPods Pro, AirPods Max 2 support Adaptive Audio…

Apple’s iPhone 17e was released yesterday, bringing the power of a modern iPhone to the masses at an affordable price. Apple kindly sent me an iPhone 17e for review, and I’ve spent a little over a day with the device. Below are some very early initial impressions:

In My Hand

My daily driver is an iPhone 17 Pro Max. While I like the best-in-class battery life, there’s no getting around the fact that the Pro Max models are huge. When I pick up the iPhone 17e, I am…

Apple has today released version 26.3.1 of the iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms, bringing support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR announced yesterday, along with other unspecified bug fixes.

As the 26.3.1 updates were not distributed to external testers prior to their release, we do not have any information on whether they contain any…

Apple has today unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's most affordable laptop ever.

The MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro processor, which includes an integrated 5-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine. The device has 8GB of unified memory, with 256GB and 512GB storage options available. The base configuration of the MacBook Neo comes with 256GB of…

Apple has today announced new models of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, powered by the M5 series of processors.

MacBook Air with M5

The new MacBook Air features the M5 processor. The M5 has a 10-core CPU and what Apple describes as the world's fastest CPU core,…

Apple has today introduced a new generation of the iPad Air, powered by the M4 processor.

The new iPad Air comes with 12GB of unified memory and 120GB/s of memory bandwidth. The M4 processor in iPad Air features an 8-core CPU and a 9-core GPU, and offers the below gains in performance over previous models:

• Up to 30% faster than iPad Air with M3.
• Up to 2.3x…

Apple has today introduced the iPhone 17e, the next generation of its more affordable iPhone model.

The iPhone 17e comes with the latest-generation A19 processor and support for MagSafe and QI2 wireless charging, with speeds up to 15W. The iPhone 17e also includes the Apple-designed C1X modem, which Apple says is up to two times faster than the C1 modem in the iPhone 16e.

The iPhone 17e…

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.

Release…

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…