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Papa Sangre II Wins "Excellence in Sound Design" Award, Goes Free for One Day

Posted on by Michael Hansen

Papa Sangre II, the wildly popular audio game, will be free to download in the app store for one day on Thursday, March 27, 2014 local time.

Somethin Else, the developers behind Papa Sangre II and The Nightjar, recently announced that last week, Papa Sangre II won the “Excellence in Sound Design” award at the 2014 International Mobile Gaming Awards. Papa Sangre II was also rated the #1 iOS game of 2013 by MetaCritic.

In celebration, the developers at Somethin Else are making…

2 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

My top 4 app picks for Braille Users of iDevices in news

Posted on by Scott Davert

Introduction

A common question I receive as a power user of braille devices on iOS who works with the deaf-blind population is what apps do I find most helpful, and which are most accessible to braille only users?With over 150 apps on my iDevices, I certainly can't or won't try to list them all. It should be noted that these are my personal picks and do not necessarily mean there aren't other apps I use, or which will not serve an individual better based on personal preference. There…
0 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Report Accessibility Issues in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS or tvOS: A Guide on How and Why

Posted on by David Goodwin

In this post, we will discuss the importance of reporting accessibility-related bugs to Apple and the best way to do so.

AppleVis is a great platform for discussing VoiceOver, Braille, and low vision related issues in Apple products, allowing you to confirm with others if what you are experiencing is indeed a bug, find and share workarounds, and express your frustration. However, it's important to make sure that the Accessibility Team at Apple is aware of these bugs so they can…

6 comments : last update or comment 1 year 2 months ago

Wondering What Else is New in iOS 7.1? Here are the Complete Release Notes

Posted on by AppleVis
We;ve already posted about the changes and improvements in iOS 7.1 for blind and low vision users, but thought that you would also like to know what else to be looking out for in this latest update. So, here are the full release notes for iOS 7.1:
 
CarPlay â€¦
0 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

What's New and Changed for Blind and Low Vision Users in iOS 7.1

Posted on by AppleVis
iOS 7.1 is now available for download via Over-the-Air Update and iTunes.
 
Since November of last year, members of the AppleVis Editorial Team have been busy testing iOS 7.1 in all stages of the beta process. Beginning with Beta 3, two of our team ran the betas on their primary devices and found it to be a very enjoyable experience that only got better as the beta cycle continued
 
While no software…
143 comments : last update or comment 1 year 10 months ago

Announcing the ApppleVis Editorial Team App Pick of the Month for February: Umano

Posted on by AppleVis
At the end of each month, the AppleVis Editorial Team takes a look at all of the iOS apps which have been posted to the site during that month - either for the first time, or where there has been a significant update - and decides which of these we think is the most noteworthy.
 
Some of you will know that the Team has a particular liking for news apps, and our pick for February is an app that  brings the news to you in a unique way. The app in question is…
0 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 with Security, VoiceOver, and Other Improvements

Posted on by Michael Hansen
Apple today released OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 with a variety of enhancements, including VoiceOver improvements and a fix for the SSL security vulnerability that was discovered last week. According to 9 to 5 Mac, the improvements in OS X 10.9.2 include FaceTime Audio in the FaceTime and Messages apps; contact blocking for FaceTime and iMessage; Mail app improvements;…
25 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Ten Tips for Braille Users of iDevices

Posted on by Scott Davert

Introduction

This post was partially inspired by This article and others like it which give general advice about seemingly less known features of an iDevice. You will also find blog entries on other tech topics scattered throughout the internet which have similar tips for pretty much any mainstream type of technology. TO add to this body of literature, I have compiled 10 useful tips for braille users of…
6 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

BARD Mobile and Dice World Become the Latest Inductees into the AppleVis iOS App Hall of Fame

Posted on by AppleVis
We are pleased to announce the result of the public vote to decide which apps should be the next inductees into our iOS App Hall of Fame.
 
Inductions are staged twice each year and are our community's opportunity to acknowledge and reward the passion and hard work that developers put into creating great apps which are both fully accessible to blind and low vision users and which place…
0 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Apple Releases iOS 7.0.6 and 6.1.6 with Security Updates

Posted on by Michael Hansen
Apple today has released iOS 7.0.6 and 6.1.6, bringing security updates for all devices running iOS 6 or iOS 7. According to Mac Rumors and 9 to 5 Mac, the iOS 7.0.6 and iOS 6.1.6 updates fix an issue with SSL verification. The update should be available for all users running iOS 6 and iOS 7, and can be downloaded over-the-air. As this is…
1 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Vote Now for the Next 2 Inductees into the AppleVis iOS App Hall of Fame

Posted on by AppleVis

We would like to invite you all to help choose the next 2 apps to be inducted into The AppleVis iOS App Hall of Fame.

This is our opportunity to acknowledge and reward the passion and hard work that developers put into creating great apps which are fully accessible to blind and low vision users and place powerful tools into the palms of our hands - they can be empowering; liberating; life-changing; provide…

0 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Announcing the ApppleVis Editorial Team App Pick of the Month for January: Slacker Radio

Posted on by AppleVis
At the end of each month the members of the AppleVis Editorial Team take a look at all of the apps that have been posted to the site along with those that have had significant updates during the month. We then vote on which of these apps we think is the most noteworthy. For the month of January we present three excellent apps: one in the radio category, another for those gamers out there, and a third for all those social networkers.
 
January’s top pick went…
1 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

The Future of Fleksy in the AppleVis iOS App Hall of Fame

Posted on by AppleVis
Update 6 Feb, 2014: This vote is now closed. The decision of the AppleVis community was that Fleksy VO replace the original Fleksy app in our Hall of Fame.
 
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The AppleVis iOS App Hall of Fame is a collection of fully accessible apps that showcases the hard work that developers put into making apps that are both very good at what they do and…
39 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

RSS In A Post Google Reader World

Posted on by blindgator
It was only six months ago that Google closed the doors on Google Reader, angering those of us RSS lovers. Sure, Google Reader wasn’t making Google any money, but I think they got plenty of revenue streams over there. Like many RSS devotees, I was in a panic, making sure to use Google Take Out to backup all of my feeds and favorites. There were a ton of RSS replacements mentioned all over the web, but of course my number one concern was how many of these replacements would be…
4 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

{CLOSED} Come Light the Fire in A Dark Room Promo Code Giveaway!

Posted on by AppleVis
Update: Entries for this giveaway are now closed.
 
Awake; head throbbing; vision blurry; is the beginning of where you find yourself in an unforgettable journey that starts small and slowly becomes much, much more. Uncover the secrets of A Dark Room.
 
A Dark Room is a role-playing game where you start off in a room with a fire. As the game progresses, events will slowly unlock ... soon, you'll have to manage a small…
7 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Announcing the AppleVis Golden Apples of 2013

Posted on by AppleVis
We are proud to announce the results of the second annual AppleVis Golden Apple Awards .
 
The AppleVis Golden Apple Awards were launched in 2012 as a way to recognize the best apps, products, and developers of a given year - as voted on by the AppleVis community.
 
The 2013 AppleVis Golden Apples consist of awards in the following categories: Best iOS App, Best iOS Game, Best Mac…
1 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Announcing the ApppleVis Editorial Team app Pick of the Month for December: Dice World

Posted on by AppleVis
At the end of each month, the members of the AppleVis Editorial Team take a look at all of the apps that have been posted to the site, along with those that have had significant updates during that month. We then vote on which of these we think is the most noteworthy. As always, the selection is wide, with one app being in the games category, another being in the social networking category, and the second runner up being in the utilities category. Some months, we have a flood of new app entries…
0 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Cast Your Votes Now for the AppleVis Golden Apple Awards of 2013

Posted on by AppleVis
We are pleased and excited to announce that voting for the AppleVis Golden Apple Awards of 2013 is now open.
 
The shortlist for each Award has been compiled from the nominations that were submitted by members of our community.
 
Voting will close at midnight on 12 January 2014. You are not required to vote for each award. Only registered users of this site will be able to vote. So, if you are not registered and logged in, you will not see…
0 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Use Your Foreign Language Knowledge to Win a Free Download of Streaming Killed The Radio Star

Posted on by AppleVis
The developers of the iOS app Streaming Killed The Radio Star have kindly given us 5 free copies of their app to give away.
 
Streaming Killed The Radio Star turns the music on your device into your own personalized radio station. As you listen, the app will automatically break in to the music to announce news and weather updates, information about the local area,…
1 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago

Are You Ready For Some American Football

Posted on by blindgator
As blind iPhone users who live in the United States, we really are spoiled, as most of the limited content out their about VoiceOver is directed at us. So when my colleague Jackie Brown at AppleVis wrote a great blog entry that primarily focused on iPhone Sports Apps for those living outside the U.S., my first thought was what about us U.S. sports fans? Yes, I know quite self centric of me, but hey, I’m an American and aren’t we known for being self obsessed? All kidding aside, I wanted to…
0 comments : last update or comment 5 years 4 months ago