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In this episode of the AppleVis Extra podcast, hosts Dave Nason and Thomas Domville speak with StephenLovely, the creator of Vision AI Assistant, a rapidly emerging web-based accessibility tool designed primarily for blind and visually impaired users. Stephen explains the motivation behind the project, rooted in his own lived experience as a person who has been blind since birth, and how that perspective shaped every design decision. The discussion covers the app’s core philosophy of giving users control over what visual information they receive, rather than forcing them to listen to long, generic descriptions.

The conversation explores Vision AI Assistant’s major features in depth, including the Photo Explorer, which allows users to explore images by touch and zoom into specific areas for granular detail; Live Camera Mode, which provides near real-time environmental feedback and action detection; object tracking for navigation; sign and text reading via gesture-based interaction; physical book reading with page tracking; and optional voice commands. Stephen explains how the app leverages a progressive web app model to deliver instant updates across platforms, why he chose the Base44 language model, and how careful prompt engineering minimizes hallucinations while allowing medically descriptive output when needed.

The hosts and guest also discuss privacy considerations, data handling, accessibility trade-offs between web and native apps, and the financial realities of running AI-driven services. Stephen outlines future plans, including native app wrappers, potential integration with smart glasses, expanded social media accessibility, and a sustainable subscription model. The episode concludes with reflections on community-driven development, responsiveness, and the broader impact of having accessibility tools led by people with lived experience.

Guest contact information: Website: https://visionaiassistant.com Phone: 1-866-825-6177

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Dave: Hello there and welcome to another episode of the AppleVis Extra podcast. My name is David Mason and I am once again joined by my good friend Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse. Today we're here to talk about an app that has somewhat exploded on the AppleVis website over the past few weeks called Vision AI Assistant. So yeah, thanks for joining me Thomas, it's going to be a really interesting conversation.

Thomas: Right, Dave, and this is going to be kind of an exciting one because this is something a little different than we typically do. Just because it's a web app and not like a native app per se, like we've typically done interviews with other developers, but with this technology, you said it right on. This has exploded. I mean, this has only been out for about a month. And if you haven't been on AppleVis, this is really something that you should take a look at. This is like the next level of things that we can do or AI can do for us visually that others are not doing. So I'm excited to do this interview with Stephen.

Dave: Yeah, absolutely. So rather than us trying to describe the app, let's dive in, chat to Stephen and get the lowdown on all of the great ideas…

In this November edition of Apple Crunch, Thomas, John, and Desiree dig into a surprisingly busy month for Apple. We start with the iPhone Air’s underwhelming debut and why Apple may be rethinking its strategy after weak sales and confusing pricing. Next, we explore Apple’s ongoing talks to bring a Gemini-powered core to Siri—what that means for privacy, how it blends with Apple Intelligence, and how it may finally close the gap with today’s leading AI assistants.

We also look ahead to iOS 27, which is shaping up to be a major stability-focused update across all Apple platforms—echoing the beloved Snow Leopard era—with an emphasis on fixing long-standing issues including Braille bugs and Personal Voice quirks.

From there, we move into Apple’s evolving 2026 roadmap, including new release schedules for iPhones and Macs, the long-rumored foldable iPhone, a next-generation smart home device, and early hints of Apple smart glasses. We also discuss a promising Vision AI web app offering detailed grid-based image exploration and real-time scene updates. Finally, we wrap up with our App Pick of the Month, Ramblio, a social audio platform reminiscent of Clubhouse and Vorail.

Hosted By

• Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse)
• John Gassman

• Desiree Renee

  Crunchy Chapters

  Air Turbulence — The iPhone Air Stalls on the Runway

We examine the disappointing performance of the iPhone Air: weak launch-day demand, pricing too close to the Pro lineup, and confusion around where the device fits. We explore whether the Air should even be a yearly release and what Apple may adjust for the next version.

The Siri Shake-Up — Gemini Steps Into the Spotlight

We unpack Apple’s potential plan to integrate a Gemini-powered model into Siri. The team discusses privacy protections, how this pairs with Apple Intelligence, and how this hybrid approach may finally bring Siri up to modern AI standards.

Stability Surge — iOS 27 Aims to Smooth Out the Rough Edges

Reports suggest iOS 27 and all major Apple OS updates next year will focus heavily on stability and bug fixes rather than new features. We discuss the need for accessibility fixes—including Braille reliability and Personal Voice issues—and why a Snow Leopard–style year is long overdue.

Future Shock — Apple’s 2026 Roadmap Promises a Wild Ride)

Apple is restructuring its entire release calendar. We highlight the new E-series iPhones coming early in the year, delayed base-model iPhones, refreshed MacBook Air and Pro models, the pricey foldable iPhone, and an upcoming smart home display. Early signs of Apple smart glasses also enter the conversation.

Eyes Forward — A New Wave of Vision AI Assistance)

We explore a powerful new Vision AI web app featuring a 6-grid photo mode, zoomable image analysis, real-time live view with two-second refreshes, and smart duplicate filtering—all designed to give blind and low-vision users richer environmental insights.

AnonyMouse App Pick of the Month — Ramblio

Ramblio is a simple, audio-based social networking app blending asynchronous rambling with real-time hangouts. Fully accessible and VoiceOver-friendly, it offers a clean, clutter-free…

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to customize the Control Center and menu bar on macOS.

With macOS Tahoe, the Mac's Control Center and menu bar have become more customizable, with the ability to add, remove, and reorder a greater variety of items.

To add an item to the Control Center or menu bar, click the “Edit controls” button at the bottom of the Control Center dialog, focus on the item you want to add either in the list of suggestions or the “More controls” grid, and choose "Add to Control Center" or "add to menu bar" from the Actions menu (accessed by pressing VO-Command-Space). Note that you can use the search field, or click a category in the “Available controls” group to narrow down what’s shown in the “more controls” grid.

To remove an item from Control Center, focus on it and choose "Remove" from the context menu (accessed by pressing VO-Shift-M). To remove an item from the menu bar, focus on it and choose "Remove" from the Actions menu.

To move an item in Control Center, press VO-Shift-F3 to turn cursor tracking off, focus on the item, route the mouse pointer to it by pressing VO-Command-F5, and mouse down on it by pressing VO-Command-Shift-Space. Then, move to where you want to move the item to, route the mouse pointer by pressing VO-Command-F5, and mouse up by pressing VO-Command-Shift-Space. Note that this may not always work reliably, depending on the positions of controls being reordered.

To reset Control Center to its default layout, go to System Settings > Menu bar, and click Reset Control Center.

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Tyler: Hey AppleVisors, Tyler here with a quick tip for how to customize the Control Center and Menu Bar on macOS. With macOS Tahoe, the Mac's Control Center and Menu Bar have become much more customizable with the ability to add, remove, and reorder a greater variety of items. To do this, you'd go into the Control Center and hit the Edit Controls button at the bottom of the dialog. You can also find this button in System Settings by selecting the Menu Bar category and clicking the Edit Controls button in the scroll area. To demonstrate, I'm going to go into Control Center on my Mac with VL Shift O. VL Globe Right, jump to the bottom.

VoiceOver: Edit controls. System dialogue. In system dialogue, content is empty. Drag the controls to place in the control center or menu bar. System has new system dialogue.

Tyler: Okay, so here we are in the edit controls dialog. At the top we have the search field. We can search for a control.

VoiceOver: Available controls group

Tyler/VoiceOver: this is where you can categorize what you see in this dialog. For some reason it jumps down to vision accessibility at the bottom, so I'm going to jump to the top with VL Globe left. All controls selected. Battery, Connectivity, Desktop and Finder, Display and Brightness, etc. Suggestions will depend on what macOS thinks will be helpful based on how you use your Mac.

VoiceOver: Scene or accessory toggle button. Actions available. Alarm…

In this episode, David Nason unboxes an iPhone Air and gives his first impressions of the device. Apple’s thinnest phone to date, the iPhone Air was released alongside the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in September 2025. Our thanks to Apple for providing this device for review. This and future reviews of the device are entirely independent with no editorial input from Apple.

Key Points:

• Despite the coverage I’ve seen and heard, I was still somewhat blown away by just how thin this device is.
• It is significantly thinner than the iPhone 15 Pro.
• While the screen is slightly larger, it doesn’t immediately feel like a much larger device due to the thin build.
• Set up went smoothly, including transfer from physical SIM card on my existing phone to the eSIM on the Air.
• During set up and initial use, the fact that it has only a single speaker does not appear to be problematic. This is only navigating the phone with VoiceOver, and in a quiet environment however, so more real world use is needed in order to make a full judgement.
• Seems nice and responsive, but of course it’s only a very first impression. Battery too will be an important aspect to test in the coming weeks.

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Dave: Hey there, David Nason here. I hope you are keeping well. I am with you today to take a look at the new iPhone Air which came out in September 2025. Apple have kindly sent me one to review. The one they sent me is the space black model with 512 gigabytes of storage.

Dave: The phone I am coming from myself is an iPhone 15 Pro so I'll quickly compare the two as well in terms of their size and weight and that kind of thing so firstly let's take a look at the box that they came in so you can see that the iPhone 15 Pro box is significantly higher um or thicker than the Air so the Air is in a much thinner box the Air is in a slightly longer box but that makes perfect sense as well because it is a bigger screen size as well so that's how the two compare but now I'm going to move the old one aside and open up the iPhone Air box so just do the tabs at the back and off the lid.

Dave: And the phone is sitting on top and there are very little things in the box. So we have the phone sitting on top, which I'll come back to in a second. And then we have a USB-C cable and a few little pieces of paper, that kind of thing. As with previous models in recent years, there's no charger, but we do have the USB cable and that is all that is in the box. It's a nice threaded cable as well.

Dave: Good so let's move the box aside and the phone as soon as I picked it up I'd say straight away and I it's it's lighter and thinner than I even expected it to be coming from the 15 Pro which you know compared to a Max I can see how with the Pro Max I could see how it'd be significantly thinner and feel significantly smaller but even compared to the regular Pro the regular 15 Pro in my case this really does feel a lighter but just really really thin it's incredible so I'm going…

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to opt out of notifications for offers and promotions in the Wallet app on iOS.

The Wallet app, responsible for managing payments, orders, passes, and more, often sends important notifications related to users' financial activity. However, notifications from the Wallet app can also be used to deliver ads, like Apple's advertising of discounted "F1: The Movie" tickets. To ensure you don't receive such notifications in the future, open the Wallet app, double-tap the "More" button near the top right of the screen, select "notifications" from the menu, and toggle the "offers & promotions" switch off.

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Tyler: Hey Apple visitors, Tyler here, with a quick tip for how to opt out of offers and promotions in the Wallet app on iOS. As the Wallet app is used to manage payments, passes, orders, and other things, you may want to be able to receive notifications from it to stay on top of pertinent activity. However, the Wallet app has also been known to send ads as notifications, like the time Apple used it to promote a discount on tickets to F1 the Movie in early 2025. If you'd rather not receive such notifications, you can turn them off by opening the Wallet app, double-tapping the More button, selecting Notifications, and turning the Offers and Promotions switch off. And I'm going to demonstrate that now on my iPhone.

VoiceOver: camera weather camera wallet wallet

Tyler: and since the more button is located near the top right of the screen i'm going to put my finger there

VoiceOver: more button more orders button

Tyler: and touch my finger toward the bottom

VoiceOver: dismiss context menu button notifications notifications close button

Tyler: and since the setting is the last one on this screen i'm gonna tap with four fingers near the bottom of the screen

VoiceOver: offers and promotions switch button off offers and promotions

Tyler: this is off for me if it's on for you and you want to turn it off just double tap if you swipe left

VoiceOver: new features and updates switch button onTyler: you have new features and updates that's on for me because the wallet app is constantly improving and new features are rolling out as time passes and i like to be aware of when a new feature rolls out to decide whether i want to take advantage of it or not but if you don't want to be alerted of such things just turn that off when you're done changing these settings and making them what you want Double tap the

VoiceOver: close button

Tyler: near the top left of the screen. And here you are back on the main screen of the Wallet app. So that's a quick tip for opting out of offers and promotions in the Wallet app. It's a very set it and forget it procedure. And I hope you found it helpful. Peace.

In this episode, Scott Davert gives us an in-depth demonstration of Braille Access. New in iOS 26, Braille Access aims to offer an experience similar to dedicated braille note takers.

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An AppleVis Orriginal Thanks for checking out the AppleViz podcast. I'm Scott Davert, and on this podcast, I'm going to cover Braille Access, a brand new set of features available in iOS 26.

My apologies, by the way, for getting this out kind of late. I know it's been pretty much a month at this point, but I had a lot of things going on, including being sick twice last month. And the bulk of everything I'm going to talk about here today is available in the article I published on September 13th.

So if you're someone who prefers blog posts to podcasts, that is also available to you. What is Braille Access? Braille Access provides access to Braille. That's the podcast. Hope you enjoyed. This podcast was brought to you by the community at AppleBiz.com. No, I'm kidding. Braille Access is

A set of tools, I would call them. I don't know if we're supposed to refer to Braille access as a feature and these other things as sub-features or as an app. I don't know. Whatever it is, it has a lot to offer. We have a few functions in it that... We're already available on previous versions of iOS that have been put into this suite of applications or tools, we'll call them. And you have some newcomers. Like anything that is brand new, it does suffer with some challenges, but we'll talk about that as we go along.

The idea behind this is to essentially address the needs of Braille users. For a long time, we've, of course, been able to connect Bluetooth displays to iOS devices, but we haven't had any real major features built in specifically for Braille display users, and that changes with iOS 26.

If you're familiar with the old note takers like the Braille Lite, the Braille and Speak, the BrailleNote, the BrailleNote Empower, the BrailleNote Apex,

The Braille Sense 6 has some of this as well. It's probably the most modern example of this type of environment. But this one brings a lot of these features to your iOS and iPadOS devices. So, for example, you have the ability to take notes. That one's called Braille Notes.

I don't know how humanware feels about that, but that's what it's called. And then you have BRF files. So if you have files that you have created on notetakers or things that you have downloaded from Bookshare, NLS barred,

CELA, I know, has BRF content, RNIB does, and so on and so forth. You'll be able to read. You can also create and edit BRF documents through Braille access. There's also a calculator application that allows you to use Nemeth code, which is still, I think, what a lot of schools are using here in the States, as well as UEB math.

which is starting to spread across the U.S., but who knows how that one will come out. We also have live captions. I can't really demonstrate those. It's kind of difficult to do in a podcast, but I'll definitely talk about that and how they are used and some of the limitations. And we also have the ability to tell the time in…

September 2025 Edition Hosted by Thomas Domville, Dave Nason, and John Gassman

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of Apple Crunch, where we break down the biggest Apple stories and explore what they mean for the blind and low-vision community. This month, we dive into a wide range of updates—from AppleVis itself getting a major facelift, to a critical VoiceOver bug fix in iOS 26.0.1, to Apple’s highly anticipated September hardware event with its mix of bold moves and controversial compromises.

We also take a closer look at rumors of a new budget-friendly MacBook that could redefine Apple’s entry-level lineup, while across the tech landscape Meta is making aggressive plays in AR, VR, and AI that may shape the competition for years to come. Rounding things out, we announce the launch of two exciting new AppleVis series: Gamers Corner, a podcast dedicated to accessible play, and AnonyMouse’s App Pick of the Month, a blog feature highlighting standout apps.

There’s a lot happening this fall, and we’re here to make sure you don’t miss the updates that matter most.

Mentions in This Show: The Crunchy Chapters

A Fresh Look for AppleVis The redesigned AppleVis website brings a cleaner interface, smoother navigation, and a better mobile experience for the accessibility community. Early feedback highlights easier movement across devices, though some longtime users are already looking ahead to future refinements like personalization and faster forums.

Apple’s Quick Save: VoiceOver Users Get Relief in iOS 26.0.1 Apple wasted no time releasing iOS 26.0.1, a vital patch that fixed a critical VoiceOver bug. For blind and low-vision users who rely on consistency, the update restores confidence and underlines Apple’s responsiveness when accessibility issues arise.

Apple’s Big Reveal: Hits, Misses, and Maybes The September event delivered the lightweight iPhone Air, the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro with its shift from titanium to aluminum, and the upgraded AirPods Pro 3. While innovation was on display, compromises in display, materials, and battery life sparked spirited debates about Apple’s direction.

The Ghost MacBook: Hiding in Plain Sight? Rumors of a budget-friendly MacBook powered by Apple’s upcoming A18 chip hint at a big play for students and first-time Mac buyers. History, however, shows Apple’s “affordable” MacBooks often struggle to last. Could this be the one that sticks—or another ghost in the product vault?

Meta Moves In: Beyond the Headset At Meta Connect 2025, new Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, expanded AI companions, and mixed reality initiatives showed the company doubling down on mainstream wearables. The contrast with Apple’s high-end Vision Pro is striking: Apple pursues polish, while Meta races for ubiquity.

Announcing Gamers Corner: A Podcast for Accessible Play We’re thrilled to introduce Gamers Corner, a new AppleVis podcast dedicated to the world of gaming and accessibility. Hosted by passionate gamers from within the community, this show brings together reviews, insights, and discussions about the latest accessible titles, platforms, and trends. It’s designed as a space for blind and low-vision players to stay informed, share experiences, and celebrate how far accessible…

Welcome to Gamers Corner

Welcome to the very first edition of Gamers Corner, a brand-new show from AppleVis hosted by Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse), with co-hosts Aaron Spelker and Jesse Anderson. This inaugural episode marks the beginning of a seasonal series that will run three or four times a year, depending on the pace of major game releases.

Gamers Corner was created to provide blind and low vision gamers with a dedicated space to discover new titles, revisit hidden gems, and explore accessibility in mainstream and indie games alike. Each edition will highlight standout iOS games, feature community-driven insights, and showcase accessible titles across other platforms. Our goal is to capture the excitement of gaming while maintaining a critical eye on design, accessibility, and overall player experience.

In this debut issue, we dive into two ambitious iOS games that generated plenty of discussion, explore Aaron’s “Vault Treasure” pick from the past, and finish with Jesse’s console recommendation that proves accessibility is expanding beyond mobile platforms.

Glory Frontline

Platform: iOS (Free, with in-app purchases) Genre: Strategy and Action Hybrid

Glory Frontline isn’t content to play it safe. Instead, it pushes the boundaries of what blind-accessible iOS gaming can be, throwing players headfirst into the chaos of battle. In single-player mode, it feels like a tower defense game where enemies swarm down lanes, demanding that you shift quickly between positions to survive. Switch to multiplayer, however, and the world opens up into a full 360-degree battlefield more reminiscent of mainstream first-person shooters.

The ambition is undeniable, and the sound design is equally striking, immersing players in frantic combat with clear audio cues for threats at every range. Yet with great ambition comes some missteps. The lack of a proper tutorial makes onboarding overwhelming, leaving many players confused about mechanics and progression. Microtransactions and skill regressions can also frustrate those unwilling to commit daily playtime.

Still, for the dedicated gamer, Glory Frontline represents one of the boldest and most console-like experiences available on iOS. It’s complex, sometimes punishing, but undeniably groundbreaking.

Joker Poker: Texas Frenzy

Platform: iOS (Free, optional in-app purchase to remove ads) Genre: Roguelike Poker

At first glance, Joker Poker: Texas Frenzy might sound like just another card game. But this clever roguelike flips expectations on their head. Here, poker hands become puzzles, shaped by modifiers, celestial cards, and relentless boss battles. It’s not about chasing the perfect flush — it’s about leveraging multipliers and bending the rules of poker to survive another round.

The replay value is immense. Every run feels different, and every choice carries weight, from what jokers to buy in the shop to how you approach the final boss’s brutal debuffs. What looks like a familiar round of poker quickly turns into a strategic tug-of-war, where two pairs may outperform a full house thanks to well-stacked modifiers.

Accessibility is generally solid, though a few unlabeled elements and interface quirks make the learning curve steeper than it should be. Fortunately,…

In this short AppleVis episode, host Scott Davert walks through how to bind a custom braille display command that instantly announces and brailles the current date and time on an iPhone. The motivation is simple: while the lock screen shows the time, that isn’t always convenient; a dedicated braille command lets you check the time anywhere without leaving what you’re doing.

The conversation centers on VoiceOver’s braille command customization inside iOS. Scott explains that, as of this recording, iOS does not offer an equivalent mapping for a connected QWERTY keyboard or a native touchscreen gesture; he hopes Apple adds those options later. He also points out a brief “silent” behavior in one of the command menus where speech may stop speaking; there’s a quick recovery keystroke for that. Finally, he clarifies that longer braille displays can show the entire date and time on one line, while shorter displays (like 20-cell units) may require a single pan forward to reveal all details.

1. Open Settings on your iPhone with VoiceOver enabled.
2. Go to Accessibility → VoiceOver → Braille.
3. Select your connected braille display (e.g., Braille Edge) to open its command categories.
4. Open the section for assigning Braille button commands.
5. If speech goes quiet on this screen, press Space + dot 4 once to restore speech.
6. Press Space + F to use Find, type time, and navigate to the Time action.
7. Activate Assign New Braille Keys.
8. When prompted, press your desired chord (example: Enter + T for “time”). If it doesn’t register, activate Assign again and retry promptly.
9. Test your new binding: press the chord and confirm VoiceOver speaks—and your display shows—the current date and time.
10. On 20-cell displays, pan forward once if the full string doesn’t fit.
11. Press Space + Backspace (dots 7–8) to back out when finished.

Tip: To jump quickly to the Assign New Braille Keys control when it’s at the bottom of the list, try Space + dots 4-5-6.

Key details and tips surfaced in the episode include that this workflow is specific to braille displays attached to iOS with VoiceOver enabled, that QWERTY keyboard mapping for the Time action isn’t available yet, and that using space with dots 4-5-6 is a quick way to jump to the “Assign New Braille Keys” control if it’s at the bottom of the list. Scott’s suggested binding—Enter with T—keeps the command memorable and fast. The end result is a friction-free way to check the time from anywhere in iOS, without unlocking or navigating away from your current task.

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Scott: Hey, everybody. It's Scott Devert back for a podcast, this time covering a quick tip, which is how to set up a Braille display command to access the time and date on your iOS device.…

In this episode, Thomas Domville (also known as AnonyMouse) walks listeners through the new and customizable VoiceOver sounds and haptic feedback options introduced in iOS. Thomas highlights how these features can be especially helpful for users who experience sensory overload or prefer a more tailored accessibility experience.

Listeners will learn how to access, adjust, and personalize VoiceOver sound effects and haptics, including how to change volumes, intensities, and even toggle individual sounds on or off.

• Introduction to VoiceOver sounds

  • Explanation of different tones and sound effects (e.g., navigation into Touch Containers).
  • Why customizing these effects can reduce sensory overload.

• Accessing the settings

  • Step-by-step navigation into Accessibility → VoiceOver → Audio → VoiceOver Sounds and Haptics.

• Customizing options

  • Turn off VoiceOver sounds completely if preferred.
  • Adjust sound volume separately from speech volume.
  • Toggle haptics on or off, or fine-tune haptic intensity.

• Per-effect control

  • Each VoiceOver sound (such as “navigated inside touch container”) can be individually toggled on/off.
  • Users can preview each sound before deciding to keep or disable it.

1. Open Settings → Double tap to enter.
2. Navigate to Accessibility → Swipe right until Accessibility button is found.
3. Go to VoiceOver → Double tap to open.
4. Select Audio → Double tap.
5. Open VoiceOver Sounds and Haptics.
6. Customize options:

• Toggle all VoiceOver sounds on/off.
• Adjust sound volume independently from speech volume.

• Enable/disable haptics, and set haptic intensity.

  1. Explore individual sound effects:

• Find a specific sound (e.g., “Navigated inside touch container”).

• Preview the sound.
• Choose to turn it on or off.

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Thomas: Hello and welcome. My name is Thomas Donville, also known as Not a Mouse. Now, many of you may not know that you could do this, and that is being able to change how the voiceover tones or sounds in Haptic works. So, all the different variations of the voiceover sounds that you get, for example, in starting iOS 26, we had this new navigation into Touch Container. I'm going to use that as an example here.

So I'll give you a little indicator of what we're looking for here and what I mean by voiceover sound. You heard that little subtle tone. And there's all sorts of variation of voiceover noise you can get. Just like that. When you hit the side, it goes thunk like that. So those are…

In this episode, Thomas Domville walks through the redesigned Phone app in iOS 26. The episode explains the difference between the new Unified view and the legacy Classic view, shows how to switch between them, and highlights where previously familiar items—like Voicemail—now live. Throughout, Thomas shares VoiceOver-friendly steps and tips to make navigation faster and less confusing.

• iOS 26 introduces a Unified layout for the Phone app; Classic is still available.
• You can switch views anytime via the Filter button (top-right).
• In Unified, Calls/Missed/Voicemail/Unknown Callers/Spam are grouped as options rather than bottom tabs.
• VoiceOver gestures used: one-finger double-tap, swipe right/left, four-finger tap to jump to top.

• How to quickly toggle between Unified and Classic layouts.
• Where to find Voicemail and other categories in Unified.
• How the Calls screen combines Favorites and Recents in one layout.
• Why Unknown Callers and Spam are easier to separate from Missed.

1. Open Phone.
   • VoiceOver: one-finger double-tap on “Phone.”
2. Open Filter.
   • Navigate to the top-right and double-tap “Filter.”
3. Choose a View.
   • Classic: returns the familiar tabbed layout.
   • Unified: uses a single screen with options like Calls/Missed/Voicemail/Unknown Callers/Spam.
4. Confirm You Switched.
   • In Classic, bottom tabs (e.g., Calls) appear.
   • In Unified, you’ll see category buttons (Calls, Missed, Voicemail, etc.) in the main view.

1. From the Unified Phone screen, swipe right through options.
2. Stop on “Voicemail” and double-tap to open.
3. Use standard VoiceOver gestures to review messages.

• Four-finger tap (top half): Jump to the top of the screen (handy to reach Filter quickly).
• One-finger double-tap: Activate selected items (Filter, Voicemail, Calls, etc.).
• Swipe right/left: Move through available options like Calls, Missed, Voicemail, Unknown Callers, Spam.

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Thomas: Hello and welcome. My name is Thomas Domville, also…

In this episode, Thomas Domville walks through Safari’s new Tabs layout options in iOS 26, explains the default Compact view, and shows how to switch between Compact, Bottom, and Top tab layouts. The demo is VoiceOver-centric, with practical navigation tips (rotor use, headings, and screen-edge gestures) to make changing this setting quick and repeatable.

• What changed: Safari now defaults to a Compact UI along the bottom: a single row with More, Tabs, the Address Bar, and a Page Menu. Traditional back/forward controls aren’t where long-time users expect.
• Why it matters: If Compact disrupts your muscle memory (or your VoiceOver workflow), iOS 26 lets you pick an alternate layout—Bottom (classic iOS) or Top (very old Safari style).

• Three layouts available: Compact (default), Bottom (classic), Top (legacy-style).
• Settings location: You change this in Settings → Apps → Safari → Tabs.
• VoiceOver navigation pattern: Use headings to jump quickly through long Settings screens; the Apps button sits just left of the Search field at the bottom of Settings.
• Customization is back: Apple now lets you choose the tab bar placement instead of enforcing a single layout.

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Apps → Safari.
3. Find the Tabs section.
4. Choose one: Compact, Bottom, or Top.

1. Open Settings.
   • Four-finger single tap near the bottom to reach the footer controls.
2. Navigate to Apps.
   • You’ll encounter the Search field and a Dictate button; Apps is just to the left of Search. Double-tap Apps.
3. Jump by Headings to the letter sections and flick to S; move right to Safari and double-tap.
4. In Safari settings, use Headings to reach Tabs.
5. Swipe right to the layout choices and double-tap your preference:
   • Compact (default)
   • Bottom (classic bottom bar)
   • Top (tab controls at the top)
6. VoiceOver will announce Selected: \—you’re done.

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Thomas: Hello and welcome. My name is Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse. I have a great battery saver mode that I want to introduce you today. Now, this is…

In this episode, Levi Gobin demonstrates screen sharing with VoiceOver on macOS. Levi first shows us the Screen Sharing settings in VoiceOver Utility, then demonstrates controlling another Mac using the Screen Sharing app.

Starting with macOS Tahoe 26, VoiceOver can be used to control another Mac remotely using the built-in Screen Sharing facility, either through FaceTime or Messages for controlling Macs over the Internet, or Finder or the Screen Sharing app (located in the Utilities folder) for controlling Macs on your local network. When controlling another Mac, VoiceOver can be configured to use a different voice or cursor color, in order to differentiate your Mac from the remote one.

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Levi: Hello, everyone. And in this podcast, I'm going to demonstrate the newly introduced screen sharing feature that was introduced in Mac OS 26. This feature allows you to remotely control another Mac and hear VoiceOver through that Mac, as if you were at that Mac. You can even select a different voice, or if you have low vision, change the cursor color. I'm going to first talk about the settings for screen sharing, and you can get to those by going to VoiceOver Utility with Control Option Function F8, or just Control Option F8, depending on your keyboard.

VoiceOver: Opening VoiceOver Utility. Voice over utility, voice over utility, utility categories, row 1 of 12, general, selected, has keyboard focus.

Levi/VoiceOver: So now we're in voiceover utility, and as you hear, it says general. And the easiest way to get to this is to interact with the table. In utility categories. And then press control, option, function, right arrow, or control, option, end on a desktop keyboard. Screen sharing, row 12 of 12. And there you are. Out of utility categories. So here you have the following options. You can use voiceover to control another Mac using screen sharing. Open screen sharing button. And that's one way you could open the screen sharing app. When interacting with a shared screen, heading. When interacting with a shared screen. No change. Speech pitch. Pop-up button. So if you wanted to, you could raise or lower the pitch. Menu. Three items. Checkmark. No change. Lower pitch. Lower pitch. Checkmark. No change. Raise pitch. Raise pitch. Checkmark. No change. Closing menu.

Levi: I like it set to no change. And that's what I have the voice set to for screen sharing. I have it set to something different usually, but that's... You can also... You can have a default or any voice in your voice router. And this is the color of the voiceover cursor if you have low vision. So this controls how you want to switch back to controlling your device. The options are... So you can stop interacting and depending on the setting that will either stay in the shared screen or that will exit.

Levi/VoiceOver: Menu, two items, check marks, days, and shared screen. Check marks, leaves, shared screen. Check marks, days, and shared screen. Closing. I like I said to that, and the way you return to your local device is control option,…

In this episode, Thomas Domville walks through Apple’s new Adaptive Power mode in iOS, explaining what it does, which devices support it, what trade-offs to expect, and how to turn it on. You’ll learn how the system uses on-device intelligence to detect unusually power-hungry apps or tasks and gently throttle performance to extend battery life—plus how this differs from the traditional Low Power Mode.

• An AI-assisted battery feature that watches for apps or tasks using more CPU/battery than usual and automatically makes performance adjustments (e.g., slightly dimming the display or allowing some activities to take longer) to reduce drain.
• It’s conservative compared to Low Power Mode—only intervenes when something is actually hogging resources, so the phone behaves normally most of the time.
• Trade-offs: When Adaptive Power kicks in, you may notice subtle slowdowns (emails/messages can arrive a bit slower; animations feel slightly less snappy; display may dim a touch).
• Device support: Requires newer, AI-capable iPhone models (as referenced in the show).

• Set-and-forget: Once enabled, it only activates when needed—otherwise your phone runs as usual.
• Notifications available: You can enable an Adaptive Power notification so you know when it’s actively managing performance.
• Works alongside Low Power Mode: Low Power Mode remains the more aggressive option; Adaptive Power is a lighter-touch, smarter layer for everyday use.

1. Open Settings.
2. Double Tap Battery.
3. Double Tap Power Mode (near the bottom of the screen).
4. Toggle Adaptive PowerOn.
5. (Optional) Turn on Adaptive Power Notifications to be alerted when it activates.
6. (Optional) Use Low Power Mode when you want a stronger, system-wide battery-saving profile (iOS will typically prompt you around 20% battery).

• In Settings, navigate by swiping right until you reach Battery, then double-tap.
• On the Battery screen, you can four-finger tap near the bottom to quickly reach elements closer to the end of the list, then flick left/right to Power Mode.
• Toggle Adaptive Power and Adaptive Power Notifications with a double-tap.

• Adaptive Power: Daily driver—great for automatic, gentle savings without constantly changing how your phone feels.
• Low Power Mode: Use when you need maximum battery conservation (travel days, long events, low-battery emergencies).

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In this episode, Thomas Domville demonstrates a new iOS feature that lets you reset VoiceOver settings back to factory defaults—useful when settings have become confusing or inconsistent. He walks through where the option lives, how to activate it, and the consequences (you’ll lose all customizations).

• Purpose: Quickly restore VoiceOver to a clean, default state when troubleshooting is too time-consuming.
• Where to find it: Inside Settings → Accessibility → VoiceOver.
• Irreversible action: Resetting wipes all VoiceOver customizations (voices, rotor options, verbosity, speech settings, etc.). There’s no “undo.”
• When to use: After lots of experimentation or when helping someone whose device has settings “buried” or misconfigured.
• After the reset: You’ll need to reconfigure your preferred voice and options.

1. Open Settings.
2. Navigate to Accessibility.
3. Select VoiceOver.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the VoiceOver screen.
   • (Tip: A four-finger tap near the bottom half of the screen jumps focus near the bottom.)
5. Choose Reset VoiceOver Settings.
6. Confirm the reset. You’ll return to factory defaults for VoiceOver.

• Voices & speech (e.g., your selected voice like Samantha)
• Rotor configuration
• Verbosity & audio settings
• Other VoiceOver-specific preferences

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Thomas: Hello and welcome. My name is Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse. Now, this is kind of a cool new feature that I would like to introduce to you, and that is being able to reset your voiceover settings. Yes. In the previous past iOS, you were not able to specifically reset the voiceover settings. I mean, you probably have known and tried to reset different types of settings. And all they give you is just like all or nothing. It's just like, wow, I don't want to reset all my settings.

I just want to reset the voiceover settings. And this might occur for one reason or another. Now, in my case, I will visit some of my clients from time to time. And I noticed that it's just really, really messed up. Or I should say, sometimes it's just easier to reset the voiceover settings than to try to figure out what they have done and what needs to be changed. So there could be a number of things. And you know as well as I do, everything is buried, right? And there could be multiple things.

I need to go find, turn this off, turn this on, put this back in. And it can get really, really complicated and takes too much time. So I want to take the shortcut approach and just be able to reset the voiceover settings alone. So I'm…

In this episode, Thomas Domville explains how to stop the two-finger Magic Tap gesture from unexpectedly starting or pausing media playback. If you hang up a call or use Magic Tap in other contexts and your audiobook or music begins playing when you didn’t intend it to, this setting lets you turn that behavior off (and back on later if needed).

• What the Magic Tap gesture does by default.
• Why media sometimes starts playing after ending a call.
• Where Apple tucked away the control to disable Magic Tap’s media action.
• How to toggle the option quickly and safely.

• Problem addressed: Unwanted media playback triggered by Magic Tap (e.g., when ending calls).
• Solution: Disable Magic Tap’s Media Playback action in VoiceOver Commands.
• Reversible: You can re-enable the option anytime if you miss the convenience.
• Scope: Applies when no other action is available—preventing the “surprise” play/pause behavior.

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Accessibility → VoiceOver.
3. Enter Commands.
4. Choose Magic Tap.
5. Toggle Media PlaybackOff.

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Thomas: Hello and welcome. My name is Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse. If MagicTab has been kind of a pest for you, sometimes things can get frustrating for those that use a MagicTab. For example, if you're on a phone, you're calling somebody, sometimes you do a MagicTab to hang up on a phone call, right? Only to find out or to end up having the media being playing or the last audiobook's been playing, whatever this might be in the background, things like that. If that's been occurring quite a bit for you and it's something that frustrates you and wish you could be able to turn that option off, you can. So starting in iOS 26, you're now able to disable the magic tab when it comes to media playing. So this is not going to be for everyone, but I want to at least make this aware for everybody. So if this is one of those things that annoys you and you would like to have that option turned off because it occurs to you each and every time you don't want it to happen, have no fear. I'm going to show you how to turn that magic tap off. We're going to head over to the native settings.

VoiceOver: Settings. Double tap to open.

Thomas: One finger double tap to open settings.

VoiceOver: Settings.

Thomas: Now swipe to the right until you find the Accessibility button.

VoiceOver: Accessibility button.

Thomas: One finger double tap that.

VoiceOver: Personalize iPhone in ways that work best for you with accessibility features for vision, mobility,…

In this episode, Thomas Domville explains that, prior to iOS 26, the default alarm snooze was fixed at 9 minutes with no way to change it. In iOS 26, you can set a custom snooze duration directly in the Clock app when creating or editing an alarm. The episode walks through the exact steps with VoiceOver cues so screen-reader users can follow along comfortably.

• Snooze is now adjustable in iOS 26. You’re no longer stuck with 9 minutes.
• You can edit an existing alarm or create a new one to set snooze duration.
• The snooze duration control appears once Snooze is toggled on.
• The host demonstrates VoiceOver navigation, including where to find Edit, Add, Repeat, Label, and the Snooze options.
• Maximum snooze duration cited is 15 minutes. (Choose what works for your routine.)

1. Open the Clock app.
2. Select the Alarms tab (bottom; to the right of World Clock).
3. Choose one:
   • Edit an existing alarm: Find your alarm in the list and double-tap to open it.
   • Create a new alarm:Add (top-right), then set your time.
4. (Optional) Adjust Repeat and Label as desired.
5. Ensure “Snooze” is On. You will then see the snooze duration control.
6. Open the duration control and adjust to your desired minutes (up to 15 minutes).
7. Finish by activating Done (top-right).
8. (Optional) If you don’t want snooze at all, turn SnoozeOff.

Tip: If you already have alarms set up, you don’t have to recreate them. Just open an existing alarm, locate Snooze, and adjust the duration there.

• Open Clock: “Clock, … Double tap to open.”
• Navigate to Alarms: Tab bar shows “World Clock,” then “Alarms.” Select “Alarms.”
• Find Edit/Add: “Edit button” appears near the top; “Add button” is at the top-right.
• Time Pickers: The hour/minute pickers are adjustable; swipe up/down to change values.
• Snooze Toggle & Duration: After Snooze is On, a duration picker becomes available; swipe to your preferred minutes.
• Confirmation: Use Done to save changes.

• Personalized wake-ups: Choose a snooze interval that fits your sleep pattern.

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In this episode, Thomas Domville demos the new Copied Speech rotor option in iOS 26 for VoiceOver. Think of it as a lightweight clipboard history: it remembers what you copied with VoiceOver and lets you paste from the last ten copied items directly via the rotor, making multi-item copy/paste (like app titles and release notes) fast and accessible.

What’s covered / why it matters

• What Copied Speech is: a new rotor item in iOS 26 that surfaces your recent VoiceOver copies (described as a “clipboard history”).
• How much it stores: the last 10 clipboard items.
• The workflow boost: copy multiple elements (e.g., an App Store title and its version notes) and paste them into a text field without bouncing back and forth.
• Gesture requirement (important): items only appear in Copied Speech if you copy using VoiceOver’s three-finger quadruple-tap; standard Edit > Copy or Select All → Copy won’t show up.
• Real-world demo context: App Store → Mail compose; selecting “Copied speech” in the rotor, navigating items, and inserting them.

Step-by-step: Using Copied Speech with VoiceOver

1. Copy with VoiceOver: On any selectable text, perform a three-finger quadruple tap. You’ll hear confirmation that it was copied. (This is required for Copied Speech.)
2. Open a text field: For example, compose an email in Mail (or use Messages/Notes). Place the insertion point where you want to paste.
3. Turn the rotor to “Copied speech”: Rotate counterclockwise through rotor items until you hear “Copied speech.”
4. Choose the item: Swipe up/down to move through your recent copied entries (up to ten).
5. Paste it: One-finger double-tap to insert the selected item at the cursor.
6. Repeat as needed: Switch items and insert again to build your note or message from multiple copies.

Tips & caveats

• Only VoiceOver copies appear: Copies made via text selection + Edit > Copy won’t show up in Copied Speech (even though they’re on the system clipboard). Use the three-finger quadruple-tap to capture items for the rotor.
• Great for research/notes: Thomas’s example pulls an app title and its version notes from the App Store into Mail in seconds.

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Thomas: Hello and welcome. My name is Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse. There is a new feature in iOS 26 that I'm just very excited that they introduced for us to use. There is a new rotor option called Copy Speech. Essentially, in a nutshell, I kind of refer to that as a clipboard history. Yeah, so in the past, in the older version of iOS, one annoying thing that I found that is just completely frustrating is that I am only able…

In this episode, Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse) dives deep into the exciting new accessibility features in iOS 26. From improved VoiceOver experiences to powerful tools for customization and ease of use, this update offers meaningful improvements for blind, low-vision, and accessibility-focused users.

Whether you’re a long-time VoiceOver user or just curious about Apple’s accessibility innovations, this episode guides you through the highlights with real examples, demonstrations, and practical insights.

1. New VoiceOver Tone for Touch Containers A subtle sound now plays when entering a new container, making navigation clearer without extra speech.

2. Copied Speech Rotor Option A three-finger quadruple-tap saves text to a clipboard history, accessible via the rotor for quick pasting.

3. Accessibility Nutrition Labels on the App Store Developers can now declare supported accessibility features (VoiceOver, Captions, Larger Text, etc.) directly on app pages.

4. Customizable Magic Tap Gesture Prevent media from accidentally playing when ending a call by disabling Magic Tap’s default play/pause function.

5. Custom Labels Management See and manage all custom labels you’ve created in one place under VoiceOver > Verbosity.

6. Always Use Siri Sounds Replace VoiceOver’s audio tones with Siri’s system sounds for a more familiar experience.

7. Reset VoiceOver Settings Easily A new reset option restores VoiceOver to factory defaults without affecting other system settings.

8. Share Accessibility Settings Between Devices Transfer or sync your preferences seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, or other Apple devices.

9. Reduce Transparency for a Cleaner Look Turn off translucent “liquid glass” UI elements for a more legible and distraction-free display.

10. Expanded Background Sounds Library New sounds include airplane cabin noise, rain, night ambiance, and crackling fire for relaxation or focus.

11. Faster Personal Voice Creation Create a natural-sounding personal voice with just 10 phrases instead of 100—done in minutes.

12. Name Recognition Improve clarity with personalized pronunciation for names in contacts, photos, and text.

13. Accessible Reader A new clutter-free reading view with customizable layout, font, and background options.

14. New Live Listen Features Pair Live Listen with captions and rewind missed audio for more flexible conversations.

15. Head Tracking Use subtle head movements to control audio, highlight menus, or enhance spatial listening.

This episode is perfect for anyone eager to explore iOS 26’s most impactful accessibility features. Tune in to discover how Apple continues to lead in inclusive design.

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In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, Michael Hansen, Tyler Stephen, Geo Bahena, and Levi Gobin get together to discuss Apple's 'Awe Dropping' September 2025 event.

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Michael: Welcome to AppleVis Extra number 111. My name is Michael Hansen. It's great to be here with you today, and I am joined by three other members of the Apple This team. We're going to be talking all about Apple's awe-dropping media event, September 2025. We've got new AirPods, new Apple Watches, new iPhones, including an all-new iPhone Air. Of course, we're going to also maybe touch a little bit on iOS 26 and the releases for the other platforms as well. But before we get to that, let's start with the introductions. First off, we have Tyler Steven. Tyler, how are you?

Tyler: I'm good.

Michael: Excellent, excellent. And guys, for those who don't know, Tyler is the main man behind a lot of AppleBiz's blog posts for the software releases. And he also does a lot of work with our community bug program. Huge shout out, folks, as well. If you've submitted bug reports to the community bug program, thank you so much. We really appreciate you. Our software content is going to be better because you participated. Moving right along, we have Gio Baena. Hello, Gio. How are you?

Geo: Hi, how are you? Thanks for the opportunity for being here today. It's good to be here.

Michael: You are so welcome. And I believe, is this your first AppleViz Extra or were you able to do the last one?

Geo: This was my first. So I'm really excited. I'm really excited.

Michael: We are certainly glad to have you here and welcoming back. Certainly last but not least, we have Levi Gobin. Hello, Levi. How are you? I'm doing pretty good today. How about you? Excellent. I am doing well. The weather is still nice here in Chicago, although it's probably not as nice as some other areas, but the weather is still good.

Speaker 1: Well, it's been pretty rainy today, so...

Michael: And where are you at again?

Speaker 1: I'm in Daytona Beach, Florida, but it's been pretty rainy.

Michael: Levi, it rains every day. Isn't that like every day in Florida? It's like it rains every day in Florida.

Speaker 1: You could literally walk outside at like 1 p.m., realize it's raining, and then go inside and come out at like 1.30 and it's sunny again.

Michael: Apple held a media event on September 9th of 2025. The tagline was awe-dropping. And at this event, Apple released, or announced rather, some new AirPods, new Apple Watches, new phones. First up on the list were the new AirPods Pro 3. It's got a world-class noise cancellation. It removes up to two times the noise. of the previous version, which I guess would be AirPods Pro 2, up to four times as much noise as the original AirPods Pro. It's got a…

In this episode, Tyler walks through how multi-user accounts work on macOS—why you might use them, how to add a new user, ways to switch quickly (including Touch ID), and how to safely delete an account while preserving data for troubleshooting. He also covers guest access, account types (Administrator, Standard, and Sharing Only), and a few accessibility tips with VoiceOver.

Key Points

• Why multi-user: Separate files, settings, and Apple Account sync per person; great for shared Macs or isolating issues by testing in a fresh account.
• Account types:
  • Administrator can change system settings and install software.
  • Standard has its own files/settings but cannot administer the Mac.
  • Sharing Only can access shared services remotely but cannot log in at the Mac.
• Guest user: If FileVault is on, Guest can only use Safari; if off, Guest can use apps but all data is wiped on logout.
• Fast User Switching: Add the menu-bar item via Control Center settings (listed as “Menu Bar” in macOS Tahoe per the recording timeframe), then switch from the status menu.
• Touch ID switching: Register different fingers per account to jump between users instantly—even from the lock screen.
• Deleting an account: Three options—(1) save home folder as a disk image under Deleted Users, (2) don’t change the home folder, or (3) delete the home folder.
• Troubleshooting tip: You can preserve your home folder, delete the account, then recreate it with the same account name to merge and reset settings—handy if issues are account-specific.
• Shared folder caveat: The /Users/Shared folder defaults to read/write for creator and read-only for others; permissions can be finicky, and other sharing methods may be easier.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create a New User
   • Open System Settings > Users & Groups, and click Add User…
   • Pick an Account Type (Administrator, Standard, or Sharing Only). Standard is the default.
   • Enter Full Name; Account Name (home folder name) will auto-fill. Set a Password and optional Hint, then click Create User.
2. First Login & Touch ID
   • Log out of your account, select the new user, and sign in.
   • In Setup Assistant, the user can enroll Touch ID with their finger.
3. Enable Fast User Switching (Menu Bar)
   • Go to System Settings > Control Center (labeled “Menu Bar” in future macOS versions relative to the time of recording).
   • Find Fast User Switching and set it to Show (e.g., show Account Name). Then use the status menus to switch users.
4. Switch Between Users Instantly
   • From the menu bar via Fast User Switching, or with Touch ID, a user can press the sensor with the finger registered to their account (works at the lock screen once accounts have been logged into).
5. Share Files Between Accounts (Optional)
   • Use /Users/Shared; creator has read/write, others read-only by default. Adjust permissions via Get Info if needed—but expect some Unix permission quirks.
6. Delete a User Safely
   • In Users & Groups, click the "Show detail" button for an account, click Delete User, and choose what to do with the Home folder.

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Victor demos the Tonewood Amp, a small magnetic unit that attaches to the back of an acoustic-electric guitar and uses the guitar’s own soundbox to project effects like reverb, delay, chorus/phaser, and tremolo—no external amp or headphones required.

He also explores the Tonewood Amp Remote app, which is now fully accessible with VoiceOver thanks to his direct collaboration with the developers. The app lets you chain up to four effects, adjust routing (series or parallel), fine-tune EQ and compression, save presets, and control feedback with the “Feedback Assassin.”

Key Highlights

• Magnetic X-bracket mount allows quick, damage-free attachment.
• Requires an acoustic-electric guitar for the pickup signal.
• Accessible app on iOS and Android for screen reader users.
• Up to four effects in chain; choose series or parallel routing.
• Guitar profiles for different instruments; saves EQ, dynamics, and feedback settings.
• DI mode for connecting to amps or recording interfaces.
• Built-in presets and fully customizable effect chains.

Gear & App Mentioned

• Tonewood Amp hardware
• X-Bracket (magnetic mount)
• Acoustic-electric guitar
• Tonewood Amp Remote – iOS App Store

Accessibility Notes

• VoiceOver-friendly controls for effects, routing, and settings.
• All effect modules have accessible faders and toggles.
• Descriptive help sections explain series vs. parallel routing.

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Victor: This is Victor and today I'm going to show you a very cool product which just has become accessible. But let me maybe start from the basics. What I'm talking about is the Tonewood amp. That's a little amplifier that clips to the back of your guitar and then it uses a built-in speaker to produce some effects through your guitar's sound box. So I'm going to explain this in some more detail how this works but this is the basic idea. So where do we start? We start with the fact that this amplifier is in fact a rectangular device. If you can imagine you have a guitar relatively middle size, it definitely will occupy a very tiny space on the back of your guitar. The way this works is that with the device, when it ships, you get something called an X-bracket and this X-bracket has some adhesive tape that you use to attach the bracket itself to the guitar from the inside. Now I just wanted to let you know that this does not in any way damage the wood of your guitar. They usually advise that you try the amplifier first before you attach it, but, you know, that's already sort of for the manual. I'm not going to go into these details here. So let's say you know the place where you want to attach the amplifier. From the inside you find a similar space where you can attach the…

In this episode of AppleVis Extra, hosts Dave Nason and Thomas Domville welcome back Karthik Kannan from Envision for his second appearance this year. The discussion centers around Envision’s newest wearable: the Ally Solos Smart Glasses, developed in partnership with Solos. The conversation covers design, functionality, pricing, and how these glasses differ from Envision’s previous offerings and other competing smart glasses.

• Background on Envision

  • Brief history of the Envision AI app and original Envision glasses.
  • Introduction of Ally, Envision’s conversational AI assistant.

• The Ally Solos Smart Glasses

  • Lightweight design (approx. 42g) with two HD (2K-class) cameras.
  • Directional stereo speakers with minimal sound leakage.
  • Beamforming microphones for clear audio pickup in noisy environments.
  • Touchpad controls for volume, Ally activation, and navigation.
  • USB-C rechargeable stems with fast charging (14-hour battery life).

• Functionality & Integration

  • Full Ally integration for text reading, object recognition, facial recognition, and conversational interaction.
  • Can also function as standard Bluetooth headphones for calls, music, and voice assistants.
  • Ability to take photos with auto-generated alt text.
  • No built-in GPS — relies on paired phone for location-based services.

• Pricing & Availability

  • Pre-order tiers from \$399 to \$599 USD (€ pricing equivalent).
  • Post-launch price expected to be \$699 USD.
  • Worldwide availability.
  • Pre-orders include one year of Ally Pro subscription (valued at \$200).

• Accessibility & Language Support

  • Designed specifically for blind and low-vision users, with accessibility in setup and daily use.
  • Supports over 20 interface languages (planned to expand to \~40) and understands 100+ languages for input/output.

• Future Features & Partnerships

  • Plans for offline Ally functionality in future updates.
  • Potential integration with Aira and Be My Eyes.
  • Commitment to continue supporting original Envision Glasses alongside the new model.

• Pre-order Ally Solos Glasses: ally.me/glasses

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Dave: Hello there and welcome to another episode of the AppleVis Extra. This is episode number 110. I am your host, David Nason, and joined once again by Thomas Domville for AnonyMouse. Good to see you again, buddy. How are you?

Thomas: Hey, it's good to see you too. Oh my gosh, we're going to be bringing them on for the second time this year, right? It seems like they're on a roll here.

…

In this episode of Apple Crunch, Thomas Domville, John Gassman, and Desiree Renae discuss Apple news and other topics of interest.

Chapters:

• Opening
• Apple Explores AI-Powered Scene Description with 'SceneScout'
• Internal Tensions Stirring Within Apple
• Augmented Reality Glasses Create Industry Buzz
• Anticipation Builds for Apple’s Fall Launch of the iPhone 17
• Closing

Resources:

• Apple researching AI agent that can describe Street View scenes to the blind
• Apple faces AI talent turmoil as senior Siri researcher departs
• Apple Weighs Using Anthropic or OpenAI to Power Siri in Major Reversal
• Oakley Meta Glasses Announced With Longer Battery Life, Improved Cameras, and More
• A new look at how Android XR will bring Gemini to glasses and headsets
• Apple Smart Glasses: Everything We Know So Far
• Apple to Launch 7 AR Headsets, Starting 2025
• Introducing EchoVision
• I don't like the idea of my conversations with Meta AI being public – here's how you can opt out
• iPhone 17: Everything We Know
• iPhone 17 models rumored to feature a redesigned Dynamic Island user interface
• Leaked iPhone 17 Air battery capacity reveals new model’s biggest weakness

If you have feedback or questions for the Apple Crunch team, you can reach them at AppleCrunch@AppleVis.com

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Thomas: Hello and welcome to Apple Crunch for July of 2025. My name is Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse. And alongside with me today, let's introduce you to John Gassman. How are you, John? I'm doing good. How are you?

John: Wonderful.

Thomas: How was your trip to Dallas? Did you have a good time?

John…

Episode Title: AppleVis Extra 109: Interview with Klemens Strasser, Developer of Art of Fauna

Guest: Klemens Strasser, Indie iOS Developer and Winner of the 2025 Apple Design Award

Hosts: David Nason (Dave) and Thomas Domville(AnonyMouse)

Length: \~45 minutes

In this inspiring and insightful episode, Dave and Thomas speak with Klemens Strasser, the creative mind behind Art of Fauna, a beautifully designed and highly accessible educational puzzle game for iOS. Klemens shares the journey of his app from concept to being honored with an Apple Design Award for Best Design at WWDC 2025.

The discussion touches on accessibility in app development, the importance of inclusive design, how Art of Fauna was built with VoiceOver users in mind, and the motivations that drive Klemens to ensure his apps are usable and enjoyable for everyone.

A nature-inspired puzzle game that lets players:

• Solve image-based or text-based puzzles about animals
• Learn fun facts from 18th- and 19th-century scientific illustrations
• Choose between visual or VoiceOver-friendly game modes
• Experience soothing soundscapes and educational content

• Klemens’ passion for inclusive app design
• VoiceOver integration in puzzle gameplay
• Importance of building accessibility from the ground up
• Apple’s new “Accessibility Nutrition Labels” and their potential impact

• Klemens shares how he learned he won
• Insights from attending WWDC and being nominated multiple times
• How previous apps (Letter Rooms, Ancient Board Game Collection) laid the foundation

• Why Klemens chose UIKit and SpriteKit over Unity
• Collaboration with VoiceOver users and accessibility engineers
• Beta testing and iterative design for inclusive play

• 10 free puzzles included
• Five themed puzzle packs available for a one-time fee
• No subscriptions—premium content is pay-once
• Periodic content updates including:
  • Friends of Fauna: users upload animal photos to receive monthly puzzles
  • Earth Day Bonus Pack: free bonus for bundle buyers
  • Donations: 20% of proceeds go to wildlife conservation

Klemens announces his next indie app: Pocket Shelf – a new reading tracker app scheduled for release alongside iOS 26.

• Website: strasser.app
• Twitter / X: @klemensstrasser
• Blog (coming soon): Posts on Art of Fauna donations and accessibility updates

This episode is a must-listen for:

• Indie developers exploring accessibility
• VoiceOver users seeking innovative, inclusive games
• Educators and parents looking for meaningful screen time for kids
• Anyone curious…

In this podcast episode, host Seamus introduces the SoSecure app by ADT, a free iOS emergency assistance application designed to connect users quickly with ADT agents who can contact emergency services on their behalf. Seamus offers a detailed walkthrough of the app’s features, accessibility, and functionality, highlighting its usefulness—especially for those who rely on VoiceOver or have specific communication needs.

Listeners are guided through the app’s setup, key functions, and helpful tips to maximize its effectiveness and accessibility. Whether you are visually impaired, need a silent way to communicate during emergencies, or simply want a reliable safety app, this episode provides a thorough overview to get you started.

SoSecure by ADT is a personal emergency response app that offers an emergency button with PIN cancellation, automated guardian text notifications, silent SOS chat, and location tracking groups. It is accessible to VoiceOver users and free to download on iOS devices, making it an essential tool for safety and peace of mind in situations where calling 911 directly isn’t possible.

• Introduction to ADT and SoSecure Seamus explains ADT’s long history as a home security company and clarifies that the SoSecure app does not require an ADT home security system to be used.

• App Accessibility The app is about 95% accessible with VoiceOver, with a few minor limitations noted.

• Account Setup Users are required to create an account that includes providing an email, phone number, and a profile picture. A four-digit PIN must be created to cancel emergency calls.

• Emergency Button Functionality The app features a large emergency button that, when pressed, initiates a 10-second countdown during which the user can cancel the call by entering their PIN. If not canceled, an ADT agent contacts the user and, if necessary, emergency services.

• Automated Guardian Contacts Users can add up to five guardians (emergency contacts) who receive automated text alerts in an emergency, sent directly from ADT’s system.

• SOS Chat Feature Text chat is available within the app to communicate with ADT agents silently, beneficial for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or in situations where verbal communication is unsafe.

• Location Sharing and Groups The app includes a "My Groups" feature, similar to location tracking apps, allowing users to track and receive notifications about group members' locations, though this feature has limited accessibility.

• Settings Overview Seamus details the settings menu, including account editing, notification controls, PIN management (which requires a verification text), FAQ access, and legal/contact information.

• Demonstration of Adding and Removing Guardians The process of adding contacts from the user’s phone and removing them is shown, with accessibility tips for blind users.

• Emergency Button Demonstration Seamus demonstrates using the emergency button and entering the PIN to cancel a test emergency call.

• Why Seamus Likes the App Seamus highlights the app’s usefulness, especially when in unfamiliar locations or…

In this episode of Apple Crunch, Thomas Domville, John Gassman, Marty Sobo, and Desiree Renae discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest.

Chapters:

• Opening
• After thoughts of the Apple WWDC Keynote
• Hands-on and Thoughts of iOS 26
• Closing

Resources:

• WWDC 2025 Keynote: The AppleVis Recap
• Apple Previews New Accessibility Features Coming Later This Year: Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Magnifier for Mac, Braille Access Mode, and More

If you have feedback or questions for the Apple Crunch team, you can reach them at AppleCrunch@AppleVis.com

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Thomas:hello and welcome to apple crunch for June 2025 my name is thomas domville also go by the name of AnonyMouse yes we are back once again guys and here we are with the gang and we got a special new voice for you so a mystery voice i'll introduce that new voice to you in a moment so let's say hello to mr john gassman how are you mr john i'm doing good how are you

John: Great, great.

Thomas: You've been enjoying yourself the past couple months?

John:Oh, yeah. Yeah, always stuff going on. I did a nice cruise, and we have a convention coming up shortly before you hear this. And then another cruise in September. So lots of stuff going on this summer.

Thomas:Two cruises in a year. You know, I am jealous because you get to go on a Hawaii cruise. That is amazing. Maybe I'll have to join you in a cruise one of these days. That would be fun. We have to go on a Disney cruise. We should do a Disney, yeah, we should do a Disney cruise someday. Exactly. I'm all on board. And then over here, we got Mr. Marty Sobo. How are you, Mr. Marty?

Marty:Doing good, doing good. Thank you very much. Glad to be here again.

Thomas:Are you busy?

Marty:Oh, yeah, always busy.

Thomas:Always busy, too?

Marty:Yeah.

Thomas:Keeping yourself busy with the unmute?

Marty: Oh, yeah.

Thomas: Excellent. Well, speaking of the unmute, you got a new voiceover on unmute and she is going to be joining us on Apple Crunch from here now. So I am so happy to introduce you to all of you to Desiree Renee. How are you, Desiree?

Desiree:I'm good. How are you?

Thomas: Wonderful.

Desiree: Oh, it's been good. We're finally getting some warmer weather, so that's always nice in Oregon. And although in Texas, when I used to live there, I dreaded the warmer weather, but now I look forward to it.

Thomas:Yeah, Texas gets really hot.

Desiree:Oh,…

In this episode, Tunmi offers an in-depth review of µBrowser: Watch Web Browser, a lightweight and efficient web browser designed specifically for the Apple Watch. Ideal for quick web searches and browsing simple websites on the go, µBrowser focuses on speed and ease of use rather than heavy browsing tasks like social media or account management.

Introduction to µBrowser

• A minimalistic browser for Apple Watch enabling fast access to basic websites and web searches.
• Not intended for complex browsing activities such as managing social media or online accounts.

App Structure & Components

• Two-part system: the Apple Watch app (main browsing) and a companion iPhone app (bookmark management).
• Breakdown of watch app sections: MicroBrowser (main browser), Bookmarks, Browsing History, and About.

Navigating the Watch App

• Launching via the Digital Crown.
• Using the address/search bar powered by DuckDuckGo for privacy-focused searches.
• Four key sections for seamless navigation.

Bookmarks Management

• Emoji-labeled bookmark folders for quick identification.
• Add, activate, or delete bookmarks directly on the watch.

Search and Navigation Features

• Voice input to facilitate hands-free searching.
• Heading-based navigation for quick jumps within websites.

Known Limitations

• No back button feature.
• Simplified browsing experience, with some restrictions on advanced web interactions (e.g., Google services).

Companion iPhone App

• Edit, add, and reorder bookmarks with an easy-to-use interface on iPhone.
• Synchronization between the watch and phone for streamlined bookmark management.

1. Open MicroBrowser Press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch and select the MicroBrowser app.

2. Perform a Search Tap the search icon and use voice dictation to input your query.

3. Access and Manage Bookmarks Navigate to Bookmarks, swipe to activate or delete entries.

4. Use the Address Bar Enter a URL manually or via dictation, then tap done to load the page.

5. Manage Bookmarks on iPhone Open the companion app to add, edit, or reorder bookmarks easily.

Try out µBrowser today to enhance your Apple Watch browsing experience! Download on the App Store

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tunmi: Hello guys, this is tunmi, and welcome to another episode of the AppleVisPodcast. In this one, I'm going to be reviewing the watch app known as MicroBrowser. Now, MicroBrowser is a lightweight web browser that allows you to…

In this episode of the AppleVis Extra podcast, host David Nason is joined by Thomas Domville, Tyler Stephen, and newcomer Levi Gobin to unpack everything announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The team dives deep into the new features coming to iOS, watchOS, macOS, and iPadOS, sharing their first impressions and early experiences with the latest developer betas.

1. Unified OS Versions:

• Apple aligns iOS, watchOS, and macOS under version 26, marking a more cohesive update cycle across platforms. The panel discusses the reasoning behind this and what it might mean for users and developers.

2. iOS 26 Key Features:

• A bold new “liquid glass” aesthetic refreshes the visual design.
• Versioning now reflects the year, simplifying future updates.
• Groundbreaking features like Hold Assist and on-device live translation redefine accessibility and daily use.
• Shortcuts receive a major boost from Apple Intelligence, making automations more powerful and customizable.

3. Beta Testing Stories & Insights:

• Thomas recounts a rocky iOS 26 beta install on the iPhone 15 Pro and the steps it took to recover.
• The team examines current beta performance—discussing AI-driven screenshot analysis, enhanced screen calling, and improved battery status alerts.

4. watchOS 26 Updates:

• Smart Stack and Workout Buddy add new layers of personalization to workouts.
• Lively debate ensues on the practicality of motivational workout prompts.

5. macOS 26 "Tahoe":

• Spotlight becomes smarter with Quick Key integration.
• More control for users through revamped menu bar and control center customization.
• Discussion around Rosetta’s eventual phase-out and what it means for app compatibility.
• Subtle but meaningful accessibility improvements, including customizable toolbars via the Actions menu.

6. iPadOS 26 Enhancements:

• Continues its convergence with macOS, introducing menu customizations and better file handling.
• A new Phone app brings calling functionality to non-iPhone devices.

7. VoiceOver Improvements:

• Notable accessibility gains, including enhanced Braille input and toolbar customization for VoiceOver users.

8. Looking Ahead:

• The team reflects on the implications of Apple’s AI roadmap and the growing synergy across platforms.
• They offer thoughts on what this year’s updates signal about Apple’s broader strategy moving forward.

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Dave: Hello there and welcome to another episode of the Apple Viz Extra podcast. My name is David Mason and really exciting time of year. It is WWDC. We had all of the announcements on Monday and we are gathered to chat through them. what Apple told…

In this episode, Gaurav continues his deep dive into the Alfred app for Mac, focusing on the Features pane within the settings. He provides a detailed walkthrough on customizing Alfred to boost productivity and usability, with special attention to voiceover users.

Gaurav explores various powerful features of Alfred, including Universal Actions, hotkey configuration, web search customization, and clipboard history management. Through practical demonstrations, he shows how to create shortened URLs, compress files, and streamline workflows—all without leaving Alfred.

Highlights include:

• Features Pane Overview: Customize default search results, specify file and folder searches, and set fallbacks for unmatched queries.

• Universal Actions: Learn how to configure hotkeys and perform contextual actions on selected text, URLs, and files, like searching, snippet saving, dictionary lookups, and QR code generation.

• Web Search Shortcuts: Set personalized shortcuts for quick access to Google Images, Amazon, YouTube, and more.

• Clipboard History: Enable and manage clipboard content for easy retrieval and searching.

• Additional Tools: Brief introductions to snippets, calculator, dictionary, contacts viewer, music mini player, and OnePassword integration.

• System Commands: Assign commands for system tasks such as restart, shutdown, and emptying trash.

Step-by-step Universal Actions setup:

1. Open Alfred’s Features tab and set a hotkey for Universal Actions (e.g., Option + Command + A).
2. Select text, URLs, or files and activate the hotkey.
3. Choose from available actions like search, snippet creation, or file compression.

Through these tips and demonstrations, Gaurav aims to help listeners harness Alfred’s full potential, making Mac navigation smoother and more accessible—especially for voiceover users.

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Gaurav: Hello everyone. So today we shall continue our series on the Alfred 5 application for the Mac. And today we are going to dive into the Alfred settings once again and doing an even deeper dive on an aspect of the settings pane called the features pane. So if you might remember in one of my previous episodes, I had done a general walkthrough of the Alfred settings. And today we're going to get a deeper dive under the hood of Alfred and really see how to make this app really useful for us via the features tab. So I'm going to invoke Alfred now by pressing my Alfred keyboard shortcut, which is command plus space. application Alfred system dialog and I'm going to go into settings command comma finder mac alfred preferences alfred preferences search I'm going to go to the left most part of the screen with vo fn left arrow search preferences blank search I'm going to vo right arrow alfred sidebar I'm going to sidebar and I'm going to use the up and down arrows once I'm in the alfred sidebar to navigate features…

In this episode, Gaurav offers a hands-on walkthrough of PDFgear: PDF Editor & Reader for Mac OS — a free PDF reader available on the Mac App Store — spotlighting its AI-powered OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capabilities. This feature is especially handy for transforming PDFs composed mainly of images into editable, searchable text. The demo is performed on an M1 MacBook Air running the latest Mac OS Sonoma.

Key Highlights:

• About PDFgear:

  • A free PDF reader app available on the Mac App Store.
  • Stands out with its AI-driven OCR functionality.

• Demo Setup:

  • Conducted on a MacBook Air with Mac OS Sonoma.
  • Uses a PDF titled Malaysia Wildlife Document, mostly image-based.

• Step-by-Step Walkthrough:

  • Opening the PDF: Launch the document in PDFgear via the ‘Open with PDF Gear’ option.
  • Navigating the App: Use VoiceOver (VO) commands to explore the window spots menu and locate pages heavy with images.
  • Running OCR: With VO, select the OCR button and choose ‘Current file OCR’ to begin processing. The OCR completes quickly — about 15 to 20 seconds for 134 pages.
  • Exporting Text: Export options include ‘Export to one file’ or ‘Export to separated files.’ Due to accessibility challenges with the save dialog, it’s best to stick with default directories.
  • Accessing Converted Text: Find the output text file in the ‘Downloads’ folder and open it with TextEdit to review the OCR results.

This detailed guide empowers listeners to easily convert image-based PDFs into accessible, searchable text, improving document usability across devices.

Try PDFgear on the Mac App Store:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdfgear-pdf-editor-reader/id6469021132?mt=12

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Gaurav: Okay, guys, so today I'm doing a brief audio demonstration on the PDF gear application. This is a free PDF reader on the Mac App Store, and its unique point is that it can use AI to convert or to OCR documents. So that basically means if you have a document, a PDF document, which is mainly in the form of images, you can use the AI-powered features in this application to convert it into text, which you can then read. So I'm going to demonstrate that feature for you today. I'm using M1-powered MacBook Air using the latest version of Mac OS Sonoma. I'm going to navigate to a PDF document on my Mac, which was sent to me by someone called the Malaysia Wildlife Document.

Gaurav/VoiceOver: I'm going to V-O-Shift-M to open the context menu. Open with. Open with. Steam app. PDF expert app. PDF gear app.

Gaurav: So I'm going to open with PDF gear.

VoiceOver: With PDF gear. Malaysia wildlife. PDF window.

Gaurav…

In this AppleVis Extra episode, David Nason and Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse) interview Sarah Herrlinger, senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives at Apple. They explore Apple’s ongoing dedication to accessibility, spotlighting exciting new features designed to better support users with disabilities. The conversation covers several highlights, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Braille Access Mode, Magnifier for Mac, and the role of AI in accessibility enhancements.

Key Highlights:

1. Accessibility Nutrition Label

   • A new initiative that provides standardized accessibility info for apps.
   • Developers will showcase features like VoiceOver and captions.
   • Designed to increase awareness and help users easily find accessibility details.

2. Braille Access Mode

   • Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro.
   • Enables quick note-taking, calculations, and BRF file access with Braille displays.
   • Supports live captioning for DeafBlind users to improve communication.

3. Magnifier for Mac

   • Turns your iPhone into a magnifier for Mac users.
   • Uses a secondary camera to enlarge physical objects.
   • Includes zoom, color filters, brightness controls, and OCR with text-to-speech via Accessibility Reader.

4. AI and Accessibility

   • AI remains a vital tool in accessibility advancements.
   • Enhances image recognition and descriptive capabilities.
   • Continues to be integrated to improve experiences for visually impaired users.

5. User Engagement and Feedback

   • Highlights the value of user feedback in shaping accessibility features.
   • Encourages users to send suggestions to accessibility@apple.com.

6. Share Accessibility Settings

   • A new feature lets users temporarily transfer their accessibility settings to another device.
   • Makes it easier for family members to help with troubleshooting and tech support.

Listeners are invited to share their thoughts on these features and suggest any other accessibility needs they’d like Apple to consider.

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Dave: Hello there, and welcome to another episode of the AppleVis Extra. My name is David Mason, and I am delighted to be joined once again by Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse, of course. And this is an exciting episode that we, I want to say, annually, semi-annually do, and that is an interview with Apple's Global Head of Accessibility, Sarah Herrlinger. So, looking forward to this one, Thomas.

Thomas: Right. I mean, you're right. That is a mouthful. What is your, I had to look that up. Director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives. I'm like, wow. I wonder if that actually fits on her business card in one line. There's no way. They only respond so small.…

In this practical tutorial episode, Siddarth Mahajan demonstrates how to turn a folder into an encrypted disk image (.dmg) file on your Mac, useful if you, for example, need to temporarily share your Mac with someone else and want to protect particularly sensitive data on it. To do this:

1. Open Disk Utility (located in the Utilities folder).
2. Choose File > New image > image from folder (or press Command-Shift-N), and select the folder using the standard open dialog.
3. In the resulting dialog, choose the level of encryption you want for the image in the "Encryption" popup menu (a higher level is slower but more secure) and enter a password that will be used to access it.
4. Click Save, and once Disk Utility reports that the operation is successful, click Done. The image will be saved to the location you specified, which is by default the location of the original folder. Be sure to delete the original folder at this point, so that the data can only be accessed through the password-protected, encrypted disk image.

To access the image, open it and enter the password you chose. The folder will then be mounted like a volume on your desktop, where you can add, modify, and delete its contents. When you're done, be sure to eject it so that it can't be accessed without a password by selecting it on your Desktop and choosing File > Eject (or pressing Command-E).

Useful Links:

• macOS Disk Utility: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250
• Email Siddarth: siddarthmahajan15@gmail.com

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Siddarth: Are you in that situation where you need to give your Mac to someone for maybe a few hours or a few days, but worried about what if they might access my private files, my private folders? Of course, everyone has their own privacy, right? You might have private documents or messages or pictures, videos, whatever.

Siddarth: Do you know that we can lock or we can encrypt the folder on Mac with a password? Well, if you don't know that, yes, we can actually do that. How can we do that? That's what I'm here for. I'm Siddharth Mahajan. In this episode, I'll be demonstrating that. How can we encrypt a folder with a password on our Mac? So let's get started.

Siddarth: I'm on my desktop here.

VoiceOver: Siddharth Private Files folder.

Siddarth: This is my folder, Siddharth Private Files.

VoiceOver: Siddharth Private Files folder.

Siddarth: Let me press Vivo space to open.

VoiceOver: Finder has new window.

Siddarth: Okay, let me interact.

VoiceOver: In list view, table.

Siddarth: What are the files here?

VoiceOver: CFP underscore green humanities dot PDF.

Siddarth: One of my CFP files.

VoiceOver: conference PDF.

In this episode, Levi Gobin demonstrates how to prepare your Mac for beta testing by creating a second volume on your Mac's internal disk to install and run beta versions of the operating system. This way, you can run the beta when you want, but continue to use your Mac with the current shipping version of macOS. To create a volume to install macOS betas on:

1. Open Disk Utility (located in the Utilities folder).
2. Select your startup disk (usually called Macintosh HD) in the table, and choose “Add APFS volume” from the context menu (accessed by pressing VO-Shift-M).
3. Name the volume (it can be any name) and if you want to specify a minimum and maximum amount of storage space for it, click size options, define your parameters, and click OK. Otherwise, click Add to create the volume, which will share space with your startup disk.

Once the volume has been created, download the current shipping version of macOS from the App Store, and follow the onscreen instructions to install it, a process that is demonstrated in the episode. At the point where the installer confirms that macOS will be installed on your current startup disk, click show all disks, and select your newly created volume. Once the installation completes, your new copy of macOS will start as if the Mac was new from the factory; follow the onscreen instructions in the Setup Assistant, a process that is also demonstrated.

To obtain a macOS beta, if you haven't already, sign up for either the developer or public beta program. Once you've signed up, an option will appear in System Settings > General > Software update to install updates from that channel. Once a beta is seeded, you should be able to install it like any other update.

To switch between the two volumes, you can either go to System Settings > General > Startup disk to select a default volume that the Mac will start from each time it is restarted or turned on, or select a different volume as your Mac starts. To do this, shut your Mac down, press and hold the Power button until the startup options dialog appears, interact with the volume you want to start up from, and click Continue.

If you no longer want to run the beta on your Mac, you can remove the volume by starting up from your primary volume, opening Disk Utility, selecting your secondary volume in the table, and choosing “Delete APFS volume” from the context menu (accessed by pressing VO-Shift-M).

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Levi: Hello, everyone. In today's recording, I'm going to show you how to dual boot macOS. This might be useful for when you want to beta test a new version, such as macOS 16, which is coming out here in June 2025. I'm going to show you how to dual boot macOS and how you can test the new beta without messing up your current operating system. So first, what we need to do is create an APFS volume.

Levi: And the way we do that is by going to Disk Utility. Disk Utility is located in your Applications folder, then under Utilities, Disk Utility. But an…

Unlock greater productivity with Gaurav’s latest episode on the AppleVis podcast — the final chapter in a three-part series all about Alfred, the powerful macOS productivity app tailored for VoiceOver users. Alfred lets you breeze through tasks simply by typing, eliminating the need to dig through menus or complex interfaces.

In this concluding episode, Gaurav walks you through setting up custom keyword commands in Alfred, focusing on how to create a quick shortcut to empty your Mac’s Trash. Follow along as he demonstrates the entire setup, making it easy to automate this common task.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to launch Alfred using Command + Space
• Using Alfred’s search bar to run commands with keywords
• Customizing and creating your own Alfred keywords via preferences
• Replacing the default empty trash command with a shorter, faster keyword
• Discovering other handy system commands like activating the screensaver, adjusting volume, ejecting disks, and more
• Tips for prioritizing your most-used commands in Alfred’s suggestions

Episode Highlights:

• Live demo of emptying Trash using a custom Alfred keyword
• Step-by-step guide through Alfred’s settings and accessibility features
• How to enable and tweak system control keywords
• Practical tips for speeding up everyday Mac tasks
• Encouragement to explore Alfred’s full suite of system commands

If you’re looking to simplify repetitive Mac tasks with just a few keystrokes, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you work smarter and faster.

Helpful Links:

• Alfred App: https://www.alfredapp.com/
• Download Alfred on the Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alfred/id405843582?mt=12

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Gaurav: Hello, everyone. Welcome to part two in our Alfred demonstrations and walkthrough series. In today's demo, I'm going to be showing you how you can go into the Alfred settings and set up keywords that you can type into the Alfred search bar, which can trigger certain actions on your Mac. Today, I'll be showing you how you can use a keyword to empty your trash. So just to demonstrate how this works, I'm going to show you how it works on my Mac right now.

Gaurav: I'm going to press command space to open the Alfred search bar.

VoiceOver: Application. Alfred system dialogue, Alfred search field, Alfred search.

Gaurav: I'm going to type my keyword, which is empty. E F T Y force empty trash empty. I've typed the word empty and you can hear it already said force empty trash. I'm going to hit enter. And you heard the trash emptying sound in the background there. So I just have to whenever I want to empty my trash, I just have to trigger Alfred, type in my keyword, hit enter and my trash can gets empty. Now I'm going to show you how you can set this up…

Discover new levels of productivity with Gaurav’s latest AppleVis podcast episode — the second installment in a three-part series all about the powerful Alfred app for macOS. Designed specifically for VoiceOver users, Alfred helps you speed up your workflow by letting you accomplish a wide range of tasks simply by typing—no need to navigate complicated menus or interfaces.

In this episode, Gaurav guides you through the essential Alfred settings, offering a clear, step-by-step tutorial to get you started. Learn how to boost your efficiency by customizing general preferences, setting up handy shortcuts, and managing permissions to unlock Alfred’s full potential.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to use Alfred’s accessibility features tailored for VoiceOver users
• Setting up shortcuts to replace default macOS tools like Spotlight
• Navigating and understanding Alfred’s general settings
• Utilizing Alfred’s powerful search tools, including personalized Google country subdomains

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, where Gaurav will dive deeper into advanced features, workflows, and premium customization options. Unlock the full power of Alfred on your Mac and elevate your user experience with AppleVis.

Get Alfred on the Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alfred/id405843582?mt=12

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Gaurav: Good morning, everyone. Or shall I say good day, depending on where you are in the world right now and what time you're listening to this recording. Today, I'm going to do a brief walkthrough of an application called Alfred. Alfred is a freemium application, which means you can download and use it for free. And there are many additional features you can add on if you were to purchase the premium pack for the application.

Gaurav: Now, Alfred is a very powerful tool with which you can do many, many, many actions on your Mac. And I would specifically say it's very useful for voiceover users because you don't have to mess around with complicated UI or screen elements. And you can do a lot of things just by typing. So in today's demonstration, I'm just going to show you the various

Gaurav: aspects and options in the Alfred settings and we shall get oriented with the settings and over time I will do more demonstrations and walkthroughs which dive deeper and deeper into the Alfred menus and settings and teach you how to use and understand them in various ways. So currently I'm on the Alfred settings and preferences page. I'm going to press V-O-F-N left arrow to get to the left most section of the page.

VoiceOver: Search preferences, blank, search text field.

Gaurav: So I'm on a search box. I'm going to press V or right arrow.

VoiceOver: Alfred sidebar. General tab selected. Alfred sidebar. Alfred sidebar. 5.5.

VoiceOver: Alfred sidebar. Search preference. Alfred in Alfred side.

Gaurav: I'm going to do VO…

Explore the world of productivity with Gaurav’s latest AppleVis podcast episode—the first in a three-part series diving into the powerful Alfred app for macOS. Tailored especially for VoiceOver users, Alfred streamlines your workflow by letting you perform a wide range of tasks simply by typing, eliminating the need to navigate complex interfaces.

In this opening episode, Gaurav walks you through the initial setup and configuration of Alfred, providing a thorough guide to its sidebar options. Discover the General tab’s key preferences and learn how Alfred can boost your efficiency by replacing Spotlight and seamlessly integrating web searches.

Listeners will learn how to:

• Configure Alfred for the best VoiceOver experience.
• Navigate Alfred’s preferences and settings with ease.
• Understand Alfred’s freemium model and the advantages of the PowerPack.
• Customize settings to fit your unique workflow.

Join Gaurav as he unlocks Alfred’s potential, laying the groundwork for upcoming episodes focused on its advanced Features, Workflows, and more.

Get Alfred on the Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alfred/id405843582?mt=12

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Gaurav: Good morning, everyone. Or shall I say good day, depending on where you are in the world right now and what time you're listening to this recording. Today I'm going to do a brief walkthrough of an application called Alfred. Alfred is a freemium application which means you can download and use it for free and there are many additional features you can add on if you were to purchase the premium pack for the application.

Gaurav: Now, Alfred is a very powerful tool with which you can do many, many, many actions on your Mac. I would specifically say it's very useful for voiceover users because you don't have to mess around with complicated UI or screen elements, and you can do a lot of things just by typing. In today's demonstration, I'm just going to show you the various

Gaurav: aspects and options in the Alfred settings and we shall get oriented with the settings and over time I will do more demonstrations and walkthroughs which dive deeper and deeper into the Alfred menus and settings and teach you how to use and understand them in various ways. So currently I'm on the Alfred settings and preferences page. I'm going to press V-O-F-N left arrow to get to the left most section of the page.

VoiceOver: Search preferences, blank, search text field.

Gaurav: So I'm on a search box. I'm going to press V or right arrow.

VoiceOver: Alfred sidebar. General tab selected. Press up or down. Alfred sidebar. 5.5 Alfred sidebar. Search preference. Alfred in Alfred side.

Gaurav: I'm going to do VO shift down arrow to interact with the sidebar. And now I'm just going to use the arrow keys without the VO modifier to see what's in the Alfred sidebar.

VoiceOver: General tab…

In this episode of the AppleVis podcast, Siddarth shares a quick and efficient way to organize multiple files into a single folder on a Mac using a simple shortcut. He demonstrates how to use VoiceOver to select documents around a specific topic—like “Holistic Education Development”—and instantly group them together by pressing Control + Command + N.

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to simplify file management and save time when handling numerous documents. Listeners will gain practical tips to boost productivity with organizing documents, audio, and video files for easy access on their Mac.

If you’re looking to optimize your digital workspace, this episode offers invaluable insights. Tune in to learn and master this handy feature!

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Siddarth: Have you ever stuck in the situation where you have a lot of folders related to one particular topic or a concept and you wanted to group all those in one folder on your Mac? You might be coming across if you're not yet. In Mac, I have discovered an amazing feature that we can quickly create a single folder by selecting

Siddarth: the required files and upload it with one shortcut or one key. For example, if I have a subject called accessibility or if I have documents and audios and videos related to accessibility and I want to, instead of creating a folder and copying it and pasting it, I just want a quick handy way to just put all in the folder or an all in one folder. So,

Siddarth: I'll show you how can we do that on Mac with VoiceOver. Let's get started. Right, I'm on my desktop. I'll go to Documents, Command-Shift-O. So... All right.

Siddarth: So now here I have a lot of documents which I wrote for my University, my class test and all. So now I have a couple of documents here which has the name called head. That's HED. It calls holistic. Education development. So I want instead of copying all those or creating a separate folder and copying them and pasting it instead of doing that. I want to create. I want to just select those all.

Siddarth: files related to HED and put it in one single folder so that it will be easy for me to access it whenever I need. So how can we do that? Let me interact here. Okay, I'll go Vivo down arrow.

Siddarth: I have a document here. Let me just select it with Vivo command enter.

Siddarth: right let me leave the command key and vivo down arrow i have again head test let me press again with the i'm not leaving my vivo keys i'm just uh holding my vivo keys and i just lifted my finger after selecting the command key let me press command and again i perform the same thing vivo command enter

VoiceOver: Two items selected.

Siddarth: Again, I leave the key.

VoiceOver: Add test pages document.

Siddarth: This is a pages document. So let me select this.

VoiceOver: Add test pages document. Added to selection three items selected.

…

In this episode, Dave Nason demonstrates how to create and use text replacements, short snippets of text which are substituted with frequently used words, sentences, or emojis when typed, on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This may be useful if you, for example, need to frequently give people directions to your home. Rather than manually type out the directions, you could configure a text replacement so that several sentences could be inserted simply by typing a few characters of your choosing. You may also wish to use it to speed up typing longer words, or even to type emojis that you use regularly.

On iOS and iPadOS, text replacements can be created and managed in Settings > General > Keyboard > Text replacement. Here, you can double-tap an item to edit it, or delete it using the "Delete" rotor action. To create a text replacement, double-tap the Add button in the upper right corner, type or paste the word, sentence, or emoji you want inserted in the "Phrase" field, type the text snippet in the "Shortcut" field, and double-tap Save.

On macOS, text replacements can be created and managed in System Settings > Keyboard > Text replacements. Navigate the table using the up and down arrow keys, Tab to individual cells to edit them, or delete them using the Remove button. To create a replacement, click the Add button, type the text snippet in the "Replace" field, type the text you want to be inserted in the "With" field, and click Add.

Assuming your devices are signed into the same Apple Account, text replacements are synced between them, allowing you to, for example, create text replacements on your Mac, and use them on your iPhone or iPad.

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Dave: Hello there, David Nason here. I hope you are doing well. Today I wanted to give you a quick demo of how to use text replacements or typing shortcuts on both iOS and macOS. Text replacements are a really handy feature for speeding up your typing, helping you type out regular words or phrases or even you know, full on sentences that you want to type more quickly.

Dave: You can type as little as two characters as your shortcut and then you hit space or punctuation like a full stop or a comma and it will expand out into the word or phrase that you have set. So it's really handy. There's probably three key ways which I use it. One would be for kind of longer sentences that I need to type semi-regularly. So, for example, directions to my house.

Dave: If a friend is coming over or a taxi driver or a delivery person, that kind of thing. Rather than having to type out those directions each time I'm in that situation, I have a shortcut set up. So I type D-I-R-1. and I hit space and it will turn into those directions. I have one that's Dior2 as well, which is a more detailed version of those directions.

Dave: I also use it then, number two, for kind of regular words and phrases that I might use when I'm texting people or emailing. I borrow some of these from contracted Braille, others I have made up myself. So things like YD for yesterday, TM for tomorrow, TAFN…

In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with Lesson 7 in the ongoing series on mastering Numbers, Apple’s free spreadsheet app for Mac.

This lesson focuses on organizing data efficiently in Apple Numbers. Unlike Excel’s single-grid layout, Numbers offers a more flexible, canvas-like approach where multiple tables can coexist on a single sheet. Gaurav demonstrates how to manage tables for different quarters of budget data, making it easier to structure and access your information.

Understanding Tables in Numbers

• Numbers allows multiple tables per sheet, treating each sheet as a flexible workspace
• Distinct from Excel’s traditional grid-based format

Using the Sheet Navigator

• Access the window spots menu with VO + U
• Navigate through and interact with sheets
• Rename, duplicate, or delete tables as needed

Working with Multiple Tables

• Add multiple tables to a single sheet
• Use VO and arrow keys to move between them
• Rename each table for clarity and structure

Managing Tables Effectively

• Customize titles and captions
• Remove unnecessary rows and columns
• Organize data by period (e.g., Quarter 1, Quarter 2)

Advantages of Using Multiple Tables

• Quickly shift between distinct data sets
• Enhance visual clarity, especially for sighted users

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Gaurav: Okay folks, so in this lesson we are going to discuss about tables. Now tables are different tables you can have on your sheet in Numbers. And what you want to understand is that unlike Microsoft Excel, Numbers doesn't treat each sheet as a massive grid. It instead treats it like a blank canvas where you can have multiple tables. In Excel, it is treated as one massive grid.

Gaurav: Now I'll show you what I mean by that and why it's useful to work with various tables on your canvas on a sheet in Numbers. So I'm back on my Numbers table. I'm going to hit VO plus U for umbrella to open the window spots menu.

GauravVoiceOver: Sheet navigator tab group. I'm going to go here, hit enter.

VoiceOver: Sheet navigator tab group.

Gaurav: I'm going to VO shift down arrow to interact.

VoiceOver: In budget sheet selected tab.

Gaurav: Budget sheet. That's the name I've given to this sheet where we have our January, February, March budget. Here I can hit VO shift M for menu or do the contextual click.

GauravV/oiceOver: table one rename ellipsis duplicate show sheet options cut sheet copy sheet paste sheet delete table one rename ellipsis so here currently i have various options of what options i have with this sheet i'm just going to rename it duplicate rename ellipsis you are currently i'm going to rename it to

Gaurav…

In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with Lesson 6 in the ongoing series on mastering Numbers, Apple’s free spreadsheet app for Mac.

In the previous lesson, he explored how to insert formulas effectively. This time, the focus is on using the autofill feature to save time and eliminate repetitive tasks.

• Apply formulas across multiple cells with ease using autofill.
• Insert the same formula into multiple rows by holding Shift and using the arrow keys.
• Access autofill options from the table menu.

• Select the range of cells where the formula should be applied.
• Choose the direction for autofill (up, down, left, or right).
• Use the autofill command to extend the formula across the selected area.

• Copy formulas from one column (e.g., January) to others (e.g., February, March).
• Ensure row numbers stay the same while updating column references.
• For instance, replicate the formula from B2–B5 in January to C2–C5 in February.

• Review and edit formulas in each column as needed.
• Maintain row consistency while adjusting for different columns during autofill.

Using these techniques will help streamline your workflow and minimize manual input.

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Gaurav: So in this lesson, if you remember in the previous lesson, we had learned how to insert formulas. In this lesson today, we are going to learn how to quickly autofill formulas so that you don't need to fill them in again and again when you want to put in the same formula across different cells. So we're back into our numbers table.

Gaurav/VoiceOver: Sap Food, Rope Water, Rope Transportation, Internet. So our January has now got a total, but our February and March remain blank.

Gaurav: So I'm going to move into the February total cell.

VoiceOver: February empty.

Gaurav: I'm going to hold down the shift key. And I'm going to hit right arrow again. C6 through D6 are now added to my selection, which means these cells are selected. And I want to insert the same formula into these two rows as I had inserted into column B, where I inserted the total for the January month. I'm going to hit view, press M for menu.

Gaurav: I'm going to keep hitting right arrow until I get to table. I'm going to hit down arrow.

Gaurav/VoiceOver: I'm going to type in autofill, autofill cells, submenu. I'm going to hit right arrow here.

Gaurav/VoiceOver: Here I'm going to explore the various menu options by hitting down arrow. auto fill left auto fill down auto fill up auto fill from row above command option auto fill from column before command control back auto fill from column before so now it if i hit enter it's going to auto fill the formula from column b into columns c and d and only into the cells which i've…

Gaurav is back with the next installment in our Numbers tutorial series, diving into one of the most essential spreadsheet skills: the SUM function. Whether you're tracking expenses or organizing data, learning to total values quickly is a must.

Quick Guide: Summing Your January Expenses

1. Select the Cell – Click the cell where you'd like the total to appear.
2. Start the Formula – Type = and then SU. Use the arrow keys to highlight SUM and press Enter.
3. Set the Range – Type your cell range, like B2:B5, and close with a ).
4. Finish – Hit Enter. Boom—your total is ready!

Want to Make a Change? Just press Option + Enter to jump into the formula editor, tweak your formula, and press Command + Enter to apply it.

• Learn how to analyze and manage data with formulas
• Focus: Using the SUM function to total values easily

• Adds up all values in a defined range
• Common use: Insert a “Total” row to sum a column’s data
• Enter the function where the total should appear

• Navigate to the desired cell
• Press Option + Enter to begin editing
• Type = to start the formula
• Enter SU, then select SUM with the arrow keys

• In cell B6, type: =SUM(B2:B5)
• Press Enter to apply and see the result

• Click the Total cell
• Press Option + Enter to enter edit mode
• Use arrow keys to move around and edit
• Press Command + Enter to save changes

• Use larger ranges for more data, like B2:B1000
• Press Option + Enter anytime to reopen the formula editor
• Arrow keys let you fine-tune your formula line-by-line

Spreadsheet skills made simple—with Numbers on your Mac!

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Gaurav: okay folks so in this lesson we are now going to get into very basic formulas and formulas are very easy yet powerful methods of analyzing and playing around with our data. So today I'm going to use probably one of the most used function, which is the sum function. So it is a way of totaling all the values in a set of cells.

Gaurav: So what we're going to do is, again, jump back into our table.

Gaurav/VoiceOver: Food. Rowhead or cell? Cell. water row header cell transportation row header cell internet row header cell row header cell cell okay so we have all of our headings in the category headings in column a internet row…

In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with Lesson 4 in the series on mastering Numbers, Apple’s free spreadsheet app for Mac.

In this installment, he dives into two powerful tools for organizing your data: Sort and Quick Filter. These features help you manage and analyze spreadsheets more efficiently—especially when working with larger datasets.

We’re using a sample budget spreadsheet with categories like Food, Water, Transportation, and Internet, each with amounts listed for January. Here’s how we sorted that data to quickly find the highest expenses:

1. Opened the Sort Options via the menu (Command + Option + R).
2. Selected the January column.
3. Chose Descending to sort from highest to lowest values.
4. Instantly, the data reorganized itself to prioritize the largest expenses.

Next, we explored the Quick Filter tool—a great way to temporarily hide or display specific rows without permanently deleting data. For example, we hid the Food row with a checkbox and brought it back with a simple undo (Command + Z).

We also touched on advanced filtering available in the Formatter pane. There, you can set precise criteria for what appears in your spreadsheet—ideal for more complex sorting needs.

• Sort Function: Explained how and why to use it.
• Hands-On Example: Sorted the January column using VoiceOver and keyboard commands.
• Undo + Quick Filter: Demonstrated hiding rows and bringing them back.
• Formatter Pane: Previewed more detailed filter controls.

These tools make navigating and analyzing your spreadsheet data faster and more intuitive. Try them out, experiment a bit, and as always—reach out if you have questions! 💡📊

Happy sorting!

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Gaurav:Hello everyone. So today we will continue our sessions on the Numbers application. And today we will be talking about the sort function. There are two or three different types of sort that we can apply to our data. The sort function is one of the most used and most useful functions or features of a spreadsheet. And today we'll see how to use that for better navigation and analysis of our data.

Gaurav:So we're back in our spreadsheet.

VoiceOver: Food column header cell.

Gaurav/VoiceOver: I'm back in cell A1. And if we're just going to go and view all the data we have in column A. Food row header cell cell A2.

VoiceOver: Water row header cell cell A3. Transportation row header cell cell A3.

Gaurav/VoiceOver: A4 internet row header cell cell A5 row header cell cell A6 all right so we have five from row two to row…

In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav is back with Lesson 3 in his series on mastering spreadsheets with Numbers, Apple’s free spreadsheet app for Mac.

Today, he’ll continue working with our monthly budget spreadsheet and dive into two powerful time-saving tools: Autofill and the Quick Calculation Bar.

First, we’ve already completed the budget for January and February. Now, instead of re-entering all the data for March, we’ll use Autofill to do the work for us. Just head over to the March column, open the Autofill menu, and like magic, your February values are copied into March in a flash.

Next up is the Quick Calculation Bar – a handy feature that gives you instant stats just by selecting your data. Whether you need a total, average, or want to find the highest or lowest value in a range, this tool has you covered with zero extra steps.

• Autofill

  • Quickly copies values across multiple cells.
  • Demonstrated by filling March’s budget with February’s data using the Autofill tool.

• Quick Calculation Bar

  • Instantly displays summaries like sum, average, minimum, maximum, and count for any selected range.
  • No formulas required.

Using Autofill:

1. Select the cell range from the previous month (e.g., February).
2. Open the Autofill menu.
3. Apply the data to the next column (e.g., March).

Using the Quick Calculation Bar:

1. Select any range of cells.
2. The summary (sum, average, min, max, count) appears automatically at the bottom of the window.

In this lesson, you learned how to:

• Use Autofill to speed up repetitive data entry.
• Leverage the Quick Calculation Bar for fast data insights.

Give these tools a try and see how much smoother your budgeting becomes. Happy spreadsheeting!

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Gaurav: Hello everyone. So welcome to lesson three in this set of lessons on numbers. Now I'm back up in our numbers spreadsheet into the monthly budget that we were creating. And I'm going to show you two things today. I'm going to show you how to use the autofill menu and how to use the quick sum or the quick calculations bar.

Gaurav: So first, if you remember, we had filled out the budget for January and for February. And now we need to fill it out for March as well. So let's go over to...

Gaurav: We're in D1, which is the column header cell for March. And what I want to do is for March, I want to quickly fill out the same values what I've done for February. Now, of course, one way is to just go into February and see what were the values for February and fill out the same ones for March. But there's a quicker option built into numbers, which is helpful when we want to autofill a…

In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with the second lesson in his series on mastering spreadsheets using Apple’s free app,Numbersfor Mac. This session dives into working with row and column headers and navigating the formatter pane to make your data more accessible and structured. Gaurav shares practical tips to boost your spreadsheet skills and improve your workflow. Can’t wait for the next lesson on autofill!

• Why headers matter for navigation and clarity
• How to set headers to make navigating with arrow keys easier
• Example: Entering “Food” in the row and “February” in the column

• Open the formatter with VO + U
• Interact with it using VO + Shift + Down Arrow
• Browse table styles, header/footer settings, and more

• Add or remove rows and columns
• Change font size and table outline
• Customize grid line visibility

• Edit cell content with Option + Enter
• Finish editing with Command + Enter
• Try entering sample data like monthly expenses for practice

• Setting headers is key for organized, navigable tables
• The formatter pane unlocks a range of powerful customization tools
• Get ready to explore autofill features in the next episode!

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Gaurav: Hello, everyone, and welcome to the second lesson in this numbers tutorial series. I realized last lesson I did not get into much detail about the row and column headers, and we also did not discuss the formatter pane on the right side. So that's what we're going to discuss today. I have my same spreadsheet open, which we were working on earlier. And I'm going to press VO plus U for umbrella to open the window spots menu. I'm going to press down arrow.

VoiceOver: Scroll area.

Gaurav: This is the formatter pane on the right side of the table. I'm going to hit enter. I'm going to press VO shift down to interact.

VoiceOver: Formatter. Empty scroll area. Empty scroll area.

Gaurav: I'm going to enter here.

VoiceOver: Empty scroll area. Empty formatter. Sheet navigator. Sheet one. Formatter. Empty scroll area. Jump to selection. You are in table formatter. Scroll area.

Gaurav: Okay. Seems to be some error. I'm just going to press V-O plus J for jump to until I get into the formatter.

VoiceOver: In column header cell. In formatter.

Gaurav: In formatter. I'm going to press V-O shift down arrow to interact.

VoiceOver:…

In this episode, Gaurav begins his journey into mastering spreadsheets with Apple’s free app,Numberson Mac. 📊 Using an insightful AppleVis podcast as his guide, he learns how to open a spreadsheet and navigate it efficiently with VoiceOver.

If you're new to spreadsheets, Numbers is an ideal starting point—especially since it’s bundled with every Mac. It’s highly accessible for VoiceOver users and perfectly suited for basic tasks. While Microsoft Excel is the go-to for complex data analysis and advanced features, Numbers excels at simplicity and even lets you export files to Excel when needed.

In this episode, Gaurav sets up a basic quarterly budget sheet, placing categories like Food, Water, Transportation, and Internet in the first column, and January through March across the top. It’s a simple project, but rewarding—watching the structure take shape is a great introduction to working with data.

• Numbers: Free with every Mac as part of iWork.
• Excel: Part of Microsoft Office, offers robust data tools.

• Numbers is beginner-friendly and VoiceOver-optimized.
• Excel supports complex tasks like pivot tables and macros.

• Launch with Command + Space, then type “Numbers”.
• Press Command + N to start a new spreadsheet.
• Choose a template using arrow keys, then Enter to select.

• Sheet Navigator: Switch between spreadsheet pages.
• Format Panel: Adjust text, background color, and cell formats.
• Table Format Tools: Customize table layout and appearance.

• Command + Up/Down Arrow: Jump to top or bottom.
• Command + Left/Right Arrow: Move to far left/right.
• Option + Enter: Begin editing a selected cell.

• Enter months across the top row using the Right Arrow.
• Add expense categories down the first column.
• Fill in amounts, pressing Enter after each entry.

• Use VoiceOver to check entries with VO + C (column header) and VO + R (row header).
• Confirm content cell by cell before finishing your session.

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Gaurav: Good morning, everyone. Today, I'm going to start a basic course on how to use the numbers spreadsheet application for the Mac. Right now, to start with, I just want to cover a few basic differences between choosing between…

In this episode, Siddarth shares a simple, stress-free way to convert audio files using VLC Media Player — no expensive software or confusing tools required! Whether you're working with WAV, MP3, or other formats, VLC makes the process quick, free, and accessible to everyone.

• How to convert audio formats (like WAV to MP3)
• Common challenges: installing new software, app usability, accessibility
• Why VLC stands out as a lightweight, powerful alternative to programs like QuickTime

• Free and open-source
• Easy to install on Mac
• Perfect for audio and video conversions

1. Open VLC Media Player
2. Use the shortcut Command + Shift + S
3. Select your WAV file
4. Choose MP3 (or your preferred format)
5. Set the destination, filename, and extension
6. Start the conversion – done in just a few minutes!

• Quick format comparison (WAV vs MP3 size)
• A nod to VLC’s nostalgic value
• Encouragement to explore and share this tool

Simplify your audio workflow with VLC — a reliable, no-cost way to manage your media. Because learning and sharing helps us all grow. 🌱

Download VLC: videolan.org

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Siddarth: Hello, welcome to another short demonstration. I'm Siddharth and today we are going to touch upon an interesting topic and which is... or which will be useful for us in one or another time.

Siddarth: We often deal with multiple video formats or audio formats as well, like MP3, MP4, WAV or MKV, etc. What if we have an WAV audio file and we want to convert that to MP3?

Siddarth: installing multiple softwares, dealing with inaccessibility, or trying to figure out, trying to work around with the application, navigating, interacting, un-interacting. That's so much hectic and very time consuming, isn't it? For that, I have brought a simple solution. And the application what I'm going to use is VLC Media Player. Sounds familiar, right? Yes. I've installed VLC Media Player on my Mac.

Siddarth: VLC Media Player, if someone is very new to it, it's just like a QuickTime player or any video audio player in that sense. So through that, we can play any type of video or audio format files to watch films, movies, videos. in MP4, MP3, whatever.

Siddarth: So using that, I'm trying to show you how can we convert from a particular source format to our desired target format. Right, without further ado, let's get started. I'm on my Finder, and I have this audio file which I demoed a few days back regarding how to check a battery count.

Siddarth: and that is that is wav if someone is new to wav that's a one of the standard and lossless file so now i have this wav and the file the size of this file is something around 90 95 mb maybe because it's a lossless So I want to share this and I want to convert this to MP3.

…

In this podcast, Darrell showcases Call of Fate, a free-to-play, audio-first card adventure game developed by Prudence Interactive. Designed with full accessibility in mind, the game is tailored for both blind and sighted players.

Call of Fate transports players to the fantasy world of Teyus, where they take on the role of a summoner uncovering a forgotten past.
Official Game Site – Prudence Interactive

• Audio-Driven Gameplay: Every aspect, from exploration to combat, is fully voiced with immersive 3D surround sound.
• Hero Collection: Recruit from 56 unique heroes across five classes—Warrior, Mage, Assassin, Ranger, and Priest—each featuring distinct voices and abilities.
• Turn-Based Battles: Engage in strategic, card-based combat that is easy to learn and supports idle progression.
• Inclusive Design: Built with screen reader compatibility, including support for VoiceOver and clear audio cues for seamless navigation.
• Multilingual Support: Available in eight languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.

Learn more in the AppleVis review or watch the Official Game Guide – Season 1.

Download on the App Store

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Darrell: Hello everyone and welcome to this AppleVis podcast. I am Daryl Bowles, also known on the AppleVis forums as Advocate. Today we are going to be demonstrating a game with some visual elements. It is primarily, it is a video game with built-in accessibility for blind players. It was just released on April the 24th. It is Call of Fate. And we're going to be demonstrating a little bit of that today.

Darrell: So I need to find the icon in my games folder. And there it is.

Darrell: I will double tap this.

Darrell: And it's going to ask me to log into an account here. And I do have an account. All right, there we go.

Darrell: I'm going to double tap quick login.

Darrell: You are going to want to register. It's just a matter of putting your email address in and then receiving a verification code, entering that verification code, and then selecting the option already have an account.

Darrell: and logging in when you are, if you decide to exit and come back into the game. So let's go ahead and get started here.

VoiceOver: Quick login button. Quick login.

Darrell: Here we go.

VoiceOver: Game initialization complete. Landscape. Charge port to the right. Direct touch area. Use the rotor to enable direct touch for this app. Voice over off.

Game Voice: The game has a built-in screen reader. To avoid focus conflicts, please disable any external screen reader software before proceeding…

In this episode, Siddarth B walks you through the process of checking your MacBook's battery capacity—an indicator of how well the battery retains a charge compared to when it was new. He also explains how to determine the cycle count, which tracks the number of times the battery has been completely drained and recharged.

Battery capacity can be viewed by going to System Settings > Battery and clicking the "Show detail" button. Cycle count can be viewed by opening System Information (located in the Utilities folder), selecting "power" in the table, and pressing VO-J to jump to the information pane.

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Siddarth: Hi, welcome to a short tutorial on how to check the charging cycles count on MacBook. So ever wondered how to check your MacBook battery cycles? When we get into settings of a Mac and when we interact in the battery, we can only find the details of the battery health. It might be 100% or 95% or 90%. depending on your usage.

Siddarth: But how to find the battery cycle count or how many times we have charged our battery? For that, in this demonstration, I'll be showing you how can we find it and how can we understand the overall battery details. So first, I'll show you what we can get in the settings slash battery of Mac. So I'm on my MacBook desktop.

Siddarth: I'll open my settings with Vivo M.

VoiceOver: System settings.

Siddarth: And I'll navigate here to the battery. With Vivo right arrow.

VoiceOver: Battery.

Siddarth: I'll interact here.

Siddarth: Alright, my current battery level is 59%. I'll just navigate here by Vivo right. Sorry, I'll interact it here. My low power mode is set to only on battery. I don't need the low power mode activated when I'm connected to my charger.

VoiceOver: Your Mac will reduce energy usage to increase battery life. Battery health.

Siddarth: Okay, battery health. And if I right arrow again with Vivo, right?

VoiceOver: Normal. Battery health.

Siddarth: Normal.

VoiceOver: Show detail.

Siddarth: Show detail, right? I'll hit Vivo Space. So it's great that even after one and a half month, sorry, one and a half year of my Mac, still the battery health is normal. And we'll see how much percent the battery health is.

VoiceOver: Nine items optimized battery charging on switch.

Siddarth: Right, I'll go... We were left here to the left side of the screen. Yes, it's right.

Siddarth: It's 100%. And I feel it's a great battery. I like the way battery, how it optimizes on Mac than the iPhone. The maximum capacity is 100%. But we can't really see the cycle count here. For that, what we have to do is, first I'll close the settings.

VoiceOver: authentication

Siddarth: right i'll open the search box again with command space

VoiceOver: spotlight spotlight spotlight search

Siddarth: all right ere i will type system information if i just type system i get the uh the filled it here s-y-s-t-e-m some information space i'll just type i-n-f i-n-f it will be already uh taken so i just hit enter here authentication

VoiceOver:…

In this episode, Thomas Domville will demonstrate how to reset the control center back to its factory default state.

In iOS 18.1 and later, Apple introduced a convenient feature that allows users to reset the Control Center to its default layout. This is particularly useful if you've customized the Control Center extensively and wish to return to the original setup without affecting other settings on your device.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and double tap on Control Center.
3. At the bottom of the Control Center settings, double tap on Reset Control Center.
4. Confirm your choice by double tapping Reset Control Center again when prompted.

This action will restore the Control Center to its factory default layout, removing any customizations you've made.

• iOS Version Requirement: This feature is available starting with iOS 18.1. If you're running an earlier version, you won't see the "Reset Control Center" option.
• No Data Loss: Resetting the Control Center does not affect your personal data, apps, or other settings on your iPhone.
• Manual Customization: After resetting, you can manually add or remove controls by tapping the + or − icons in the "Edit controls" interface.

This feature simplifies the process of reverting to the default Control Center layout, especially if you've made numerous customizations and wish to start fresh

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Thomas, 00:00 Hello and welcome. My name is Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse. In this podcast, I'm going to show you how you can reset the control center back to factory default. As you know, the control center is a great location to go to to obtain quick actions on certain things, such as turning, enabling, disabling airplane mode. Sometimes it got Bluetooth, you wanna select from different devices.

Thomas, 00:26 That's where you can find your lock orientation, your brightness, volume, and et cetera. There's so many controls within the control center that you are able to take advantage quickly and easily. However, one of the nice things that Apple has done in recent times is that it gives us way more customization to control of the control center. So we're able to rearrange things, add different controls to the control center to our liking.

Thomas, 00:54 But that being said, I have come across where I've got myself in a pickle because I just was experimenting with so much and I moved everything around and I just didn't like how I wanted it. Then I just thought to myself, how in the world am I going to get it back to the way it was? And so I found out there's a way to reset your control center. And thus far, it just resets it right back to factory default.

Thomas, 01:19 And then I could just leave it alone at that point, or I can just keep trying to figure out how to move things around the way I like. So if that is something that might interest you, well, I'm going to show you…