iOS

With Always On Display, your iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max will dim the Lock Screen while still showing information, such as the time, widgets and wallpaper, all while using new technologies that make the display power efficient.

There is likely to be no utility to this feature for blind and some low vision users, so in this episode Thomas Domville shows us how to disable it.

In this episode, Tyler shows us how to disable Raise to Wake an iPhone feature that displays the Lock Screen whenever the device is raised, like when it is removed from a bag or pocket. While this feature may be convenient for quickly unlocking your iPhone, some VoiceOver users find it annoying, as even small movements can wake the device and cause VoiceOver to start speaking.

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to enable audio descriptions for the TV app, as well as for videos on supported websites in Safari on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Note that not all apps and websites that offer audio described content detect this setting, meaning you'll have to manually enable audio descriptions through the playback interfaces of such services.

Be sure to listen in as Thomas Domville shows us how to enable caption panel for VoiceOver in iOS and why you would want to do that.

In a meeting? Doctor's Office? Napping? Listen in as Thomas Domville shows us how to enable Do Not Disturb temporarily on iOS.

In this podcast Thomas Domville will take you step-by-step of how to enable Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio and Apple Lossless on HomePod in iOS. You will be able to enjoy a more immersive audio experience with Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio, and enabling Apple Lossless, will give you a higher quality music track.

Note: Dolby Atmos spatial audio feature, is officially available only with the full-size HomePod.

Is the standard vibration patterns tough to notice on your Apple Watch? Do you want more noticeable vibration on your wrist.
? In this podcast Thomas Domville will show us how to enable prominent haptics on Watch OS.

In this podcast from his series looking at some of what's new and notable in iOS 15, Thomas Domville Shows us the improved image description capabilities for VoiceOver users.

Here’s how Apple describes this feature:

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to find, open, and move misplaced apps on iOS.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to forward a SMS or iMessage text in iOS.

In this podcast Thomas Domville shows us how to get notified If you leave an AirTag or Apple Device behind on iOS. In the Find My app , you can turn on separation alerts for a device, so you don’t accidentally leave it behind. You can also set Trusted Locations, which are locations where you can leave your device without receiving an alert.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to gift an app from the App Store in iOS.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to hide alert for group texts in iOS.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to send and receive phone calls with your iPad.

Would you like to have Siri respond to you when your device is covered or face down? Then you are in luck as Thomas Domville shows us how to make Hey Siri listen with the Facedown Detection or covered in iOS.

Take control of your cellular data speed and options. Listen in as Thomas Domville shows us how to manually manage 5G to optimize for speed or battery life on iOS.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville discusses and explores some of the changes made to the App Store in iOS 13, in particular the new location to manually update apps.

Are you getting tired of seeing spam mail in your email inbox? In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to mark email as junk in Apple Mail on iOS.

In this episode, Thomas Domville demonstrates how to enable the Fast long-press speed option on iOS 17. This new feature allows for quicker access to context menus and other Haptic Touch actions, enhancing your workflow and making your iPhone feel more responsive.

Here’s how you can activate the Fast Long-Press Speed Option:

1. Launch the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Accessibility.
3. Select Touch.
4. Choose Haptic Touch.

5. Under Touch Duration, opt for Fast.

In this podcast Thomas Domville shows us how to name a group conversation in Messages for iOS.