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Apple today unveiled its next-generation iPad Pro lineup featuring the powerful new M4 chip, advanced Ultra Retina XDR display technology, and redesigned accessories including the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard. The company also announced…

Welcome to the April 2024 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This edition features a curated selection of community-submitted updates, including new app entries, updates, news, and podcasts.

New and Noteworthy App Entries

Agent Of Adventure (iOS/iPadOS, Free With In-App Purchases)

This game is an abandoned RPG game that develops the city using rewards earned by…

Welcome to the March 2024 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This edition features a curated selection of community-submitted updates, including new app entries, updates, news, and podcasts.

New and Noteworthy App Entries

Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew (iOS/iPadOS, Free With In-App Purchases)

Have you ever wondered “who is that actor?”, or perhaps “when was this movie…

Apple has today released macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 to the public.

The release notes state that this update provides bug fixes for your Mac, including:

• USB hubs connected to external displays may not be recognized
• Copy protected Audio Unit plug-ins designed for professional music apps may not open or pass validation
• Apps that include Java may quit unexpectedly

As this update has likely been released to address a small set of specific issues…

Apple has today released iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 to the public.

The release notes simply state that these updates include "important security updates and bug fixes."

As these updates have likely been released to address a small set of specific issues, our expectation is that they do not contain any accessibility changes for blind and low vision users; however, if you notice any changes, improvements or regressions in your own use of these releases, please post a…

Since our launch in 2010, AppleVis has been the premier online community for blind and low-vision users of Apple hardware, software, and services. Our forums have hosted countless conversations around vision accessibility, with members asking questions, exchanging knowledge and expertise, and generally assisting each other with making the most of Apple technologies.

As our community has grown, so too have the interests and needs expressed by our members. Many have voiced a desire for…

Apple has today released macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4, and tvOS 17.4 to the public.

In macOS Sonoma 14.4, Apple has replaced the "Allow toggling of arrow-key Quick Nav using left and right arrow keys" checkbox in VoiceOver Utility > Commanders > Quick Nav with a new popup menu that determines what happens when the left and right arrow keys are pressed together, with options to toggle Arrow-key Quick Nav, single-key Quick Nav, or both. This may be useful for those who prefer…

Apple has today released iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to the public, which include some bug fixes and improvements for VoiceOver and Braille users. Based on our testing, here are the key changes and issues addressed in these updates:

• The issue where VoiceOver's image description feature would intermittently stop working appears to have been resolved, although as only…

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This edition features a curated selection of community-submitted updates, including new app entries, updates, news, and podcasts.

New and Noteworthy App Entries

Apple Sports (iOS/iPadOS, Free)

Your real-time scores and stats app, fast and simple.

• Get play-by-play updates, betting odds,…

Apple has today released iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.3.1, and watchOS 10.3.1 to the public.

The release notes for iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, and macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 mention a fix for a bug that could cause text to unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing, while the release notes for watchOS 10.3.1 simply state that it includes "Improvements and bug fixes."

As these updates appear to have been released to address a small set of specific issues, our…

I regret to inform you that our site recently experienced a database issue that required me to restore from a 12-hour old backup. This resulted in the temporary loss of new posts and comments made within the last 12 hours.

I was able to manually recover all of the lost posts. Additionally, I restored most of the missing comments. However, despite my best efforts, a small number of recent comments remain unrecoverable due to the database problem.

Please know that I understand…

Apple has published some information on setting up and using the accessibility features available on their new mixed reality Apple Vision Pro headset. This includes a guide specifically for VoiceOver users and a guide to…

The ChatGPT app has found a place in my iPhone's dock. I use it for many things, both serious and fun. Part of me is convinced that it's going to turn into Marvin the Paranoid Android from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. There it is, brain the size of a planet, and I'm constantly asking it to answer very simple or repetitive queries. Yet, it always remains eager to assist with any question.

AI is a vast topic, and…

Welcome to the January 2024 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, your monthly digest of the latest and most notable content on the AppleVis website. This edition features a curated selection of community-submitted updates, including new app entries, updates, news, and podcasts.

New and Noteworthy App Entries

Black Ink crosswords (iOS/iPadOS, Free With In-App Purchases)

Black Ink, the popular Mac crossword-solving app, is now available for iOS! Enjoy the…

Apple has today released macOS Sonoma 14.3, watchOS 10.3, and tvOS 17.3 to the public.

In addition to unspecified bug fixes and security updates, macOS Sonoma 14.3 introduces the following enhancements:

• Collaborate on playlists in Apple Music allows you to invite friends to join your playlist and everyone can add, reorder, and remove songs
• Emoji reactions can be added to any track in a collaborative playlist in Apple Music
• AppleCare & Warranty in…

Apple has today released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to the public.

The iOS 17.3 release notes simply state that “this update introduces additional security measures with Stolen Device Protection. This release also includes a new Unity wallpaper to honor Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.”

Stolen Device Protection adds an additional layer of security in the event someone has…

We are thrilled to unveil our 2023 Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card, which provides valuable insights into the experiences and opinions of visually impaired community members who rely on VoiceOver, Braille support, or the low vision features on Apple devices.

To gather the ratings and comments contained in the report card, we conducted a…

Apple has announced the upcoming release of the Apple Vision Pro, the company's newest wearable device offering a three-dimensional user interface and spatial computing capabilities. It will become available on February 2nd with pre-orders beginning January 19th and have a starting price of $3,499 USD. For the initial launch, availability will be limited to the United States via Apple…

We are thrilled to announce our second annual Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card and invite you to participate in the survey that will determine this year's ratings. Our inaugural report card last year received an exceptionally enthusiastic response from the community, with many AppleVis members participating and providing thoughtful feedback. We hope to match or even surpass that outstanding level of engagement this year as we continue our efforts to deliver valuable insights to Apple…

Apple has today released iOS 17.2.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 to the public.

The release notes for these updates are simply listed as “This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.”

As these updates appear to have been released to address a small set of specific issues, our expectation is that they do not contain any accessibility changes for blind and low vision users; however, if you notice any changes, improvements or regressions in your own use…