AppleVis Podcast

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’...

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 lo...

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 center...

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...

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. Key Points...

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. Summary What changed: Safari now defaul...

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 controlli...

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 M...

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). Key Points & Takeaways Purpose: Quickly restore VoiceOver to a clean, default state when tr...

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 You’ll Learn What the Magic Tap gesture does by...

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. Key Points & Takeaways Snooze is...

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 Speec...

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,...

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. Transcript 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. Michael : Wel...

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-...

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....

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 an...

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 a...

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 Episode Summary In this inspiring and insightful episode, Dave and Thomas speak with Klemens Strasser , the creative mind behind Art of...

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...

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, Magn...

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. What You'll Learn in This Episode Introduction 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. Highlights f...

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 c...

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...