AppleVis Unleashed May 2022: Can You Say Dongles?

So, here's my thoughts with regards to the DMA. I'm not too keen on being able to sideload or get apps from somewhere other than Apple. Here's why, other than the hardware reasons. Such as Google apps not being compatible on an Apple device. My big issue is semurity. If we're able to sideload stuff on our tablets and phones, then, I can see cybercriminals immediately sitting up straighter, and prickingtheir ears like dogs do when they hear the phraise, "Want a treat?" That's one big reason I LOVE Apple so much. Because, compared to Android, where you hear about new nasty exploits and potential flaws and malware and viruses, at times even in the Google Play store,I can't remember ever hearing about case where a malicious app got into the App Store. Not saying we can't use common sense, because we can and should. If this passes, when the barn door opens, they'll let more animals out than they intended to. But, with that being said, it'd be nice to use Google Assistant instead of siri for some things for instance. Also, how will this be implemented? Will it be treated like the GOODPR, where some companies implemented changes for their whole customer base? Or will it only be implemented in the European market? I live in the US. so, this is one question that I'm really curious about. Although, I will concede that I could be misunderstanding this.

First off, if this is true about lightning that's fantastic news!! I hate that little port nothing else uses...anyways, I hope iOS gives people the ability to turn on installing sideloaded apps like android. It shouldn't be on by default, you should know how to jump through a few hoops in settings, that's how android really makes sure you know what you're doing and, hey, here's three places you have to allow the installation of less secure apps so are you sure? Are you absolutely sure? Are you sure that you're sure? In my case yes, the ability to use no longer maintained or supported apps is worth the risk. Nearby Explorer, for example, was in my view the best GPS app we've ever had in the blindness world. Goodmaps doesn't come close, blind square doesn't come close unless you're lucky enough to be somewhere with an active foursquare community... it's discontinued now and no longer available on iOS. I still use it and it's much more robust and accurate than any competing products I could download from either platform's main app store now.

New features are coming but bugs or updating VO still an issue. VO has not got a major update since it came out. New features, yes. Is time for VO to be updated and bugs address. Also how Apple deals with bugs that are reported and handle by Apple.

Hey Thomas, you mentioned that Randy recommended a good AirPods Max case, which one is it? I've been looking at getting one myself.

Thanks!

Here's my thoughts on Ipad-OS. 16. I tried to put this in my earliler comment, but, my braille display started freezing and jumping around. So, here goes. I must confess, I found myself cringing when I heard Thomas say that this version is buggier than the ones before. Plus, glad I'm not a beta tester. Not saying things have to 100% perfect because nothing ever is. It makes me wonder about exactly WHAT bugs we're likely to come across, especially with Braille. I'm also wondering if Apple will do like it did with 15, where it still supported 14, with security fixes for a few months after 15 was released. I hope so, if it's buggier than ever. Because, depending on what bugs there are, and how severe they are, and where the bugs are, I think I'll stay on 15. But, who knows? Maybe by the time the first beta either dev or public drops, all the dust will be settled and it'll be all right. I think I'll be monitoring AppleVis, Mosen At Large, and the mailing list for my braille display very closely once 16 drops.

I'm surprised iOS hasn't got an internet recovery option.

I'm not a Mac user, but I can still apreciate some of the features the Mac has, such as internet recovery.

These things are becoming pocket computers, and for some, they already are.

And yet, if something were to go wrong and you have to restore the operating system, you still need to be tethered to some sort of computer to re-install the OS.

Here's another feature the Mac has that iOS doesn't have, and that is a tutorial for Voiceover.

Android has had a tutorial for Talkback for years.
It doesn't have to teach you every thing about the screen reader, just enough to get you started.

It's these little things that I'm sure could be implemented quite easily, but for some unknown reason Apple have chosen not to do.