AppleVis Podcast

In this podcast, David Woodbridge demonstrates the nightstand mode added to the Apple Watch in watchOS 2 and shows how to cancel or snooze alarms.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville introduces us to Apple’s News app which is new in iOS 9. News collects all the stories you want to read, from top news sources, based on topics you’re most interested in — so you no longer need to move from app to app to stay informed. Explore a huge selection of topics from sources including top news organizations and indie publications. Choose the ones you want t...

In this podcast, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to quickly mute the hourly alerts given by the Apple Watch to remind you to periodically stand up.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville gives us a walk-through and demonstration of Purify Blocker: Fast, Clutter-free Web Browsing in Safari . Purify is a content blocker for Safari on iOS 9 that blocks ads, tracking, and more. Purify's engine is professionally hand-crafted to optimize your browsing experience. With free regular updates, all users receive the best and latest of Purify. Instantly make y...

In this podcast, Dominique gives us a walk-through and demonstration of Yamaha's Mobile Music Sequencer . This iOS app enables composers to combine a range of phrase patterns and create musical compositions intuitively, following the flow of composition, from phrases to sections and from sections to songs. In addition, you can use the ingredients to delicately craft songs on a Yamaha synthesizer,...

In this podcast, Jonathan Simeone walks us through the process of using the Finder to find and restore a single file from a Time Machine backup. This offers an alternative to the method demonstrated in a previous podcast which involved using the Time Machine application itself to restore a file.

In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher introduces us to Audio Rally Racing , a newly released iOS game in which you can experience the thrill of speed and reckless driving on country roads and city streets. First you choose a car, then you can start competing in the various races and circuits available. Audio Rally Racing is a US$14.99 download from the iTunes App Store

In this podcast, WildmanJoe gives us a demonstration of Pro Football Radio & Live Scores , an iOS app that streams any NFL game any time during the NFL season (including pre-season games). Joe demonstrates 3 of the app’s 5 tabs: Team List, Schedules and Scoring. The Scoring tab did backfire on Joe a bit, but it will be understood when it is heard. Pro Football Radio & Live Scores is a 99 U...

In this podcast, Scott Davert walks us through how to use the system-wide spellcheck facility on macOS.

In this podcast. Mahmood Khalil gives us a walk-through and demonstration of Office Lens , a free iOS app from Microsoft that allows you to capture and recognize text from various sources. Key features include: With Whiteboard mode, Office Lens trims and cleans up glare and shadows. With Document mode, Office Lens trims and colors images perfectly. Pictures can be saved to OneNote, OneDrive or oth...

In this podcast, Nicholas Acosta introduces us to Bossjock jr , a new iOS app that enables you to record your voice over music and sound effects then share to Facebook, SoundCloud, Dropbox, libsyn or your favorite host via FTP. You can mix things up with tracks from your Music Library or the bossjock jr store featuring free and for purchase rights cleared music. This and great VoiceOver support al...

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, Scott and Alex sat down with John Panarese of MacForTheBlind.com , who is an Apple-certified OS X instructor. He told us all about how anyone, blind or sighted, can obtain this certification. The only limitation is that the test must be taken in person at an authorized training center; use this page to locate your nearest training center . For more on Apple's...

IN this podcast, Sandra demonstrates the basic features of BlindSquare and takes us for a short bus ride in London to show off what the app does while in a moving vehicle. Simulation mode, the ability to export what you're doing to 3rd party apps, and several other topics are covered. BlindSquare is a <a href=" https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blindsquare/id500557255?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8"&amp...

In this podcast Lavender gives us a walk-through and demonstration of Voice Changer Plus , a free iOS app that does exactly what its name suggests ... record yourself saying something, and then play around with some voice changing effects.

In this podcast, Dan gives us a walk-through and demonstration of Calendarium , an iOS app that combines a calendar of historical events with times of sunrise/sunset, number of week, day, day length, moon phase and more. Calendarium is a 99 US cents download from the iTunes App Store .

In this podcast, Carlos Taylor gives a walk-through of how to restore a single file from a Time Machine backup using VoiceOver. Note: In macOS Ventura, rather than locating a backup by interacting with a slider, each backup is represented by a button in the timeline controls window; clicking this button selects the backup. Aside from that minor change, the process is still largely the same as it w...

In this podcast, Marlon gives us a walk-through of MacID , an iOS app that provides a fast and secure way to unlock your Mac without the inconvenience of typing your password over and over. Packed full of features, including innovative Tap to Unlock and full iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch support. Control audio, share clipboards and start screensavers. MacID offers automatic locking when you’re away...

In this podcast, AnonyMouse gives us a walk-through and demonstration of the free iOS app from TED . TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages...

In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher introduces us to Audio Rally Racing , the much-anticipated new game from TiconBlu. This game lets you choose between 11 cars and 50 different circuits; and single race or tournament mode. Audio Rally Racing is €19,90 download from the developer’s website

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, Thomas and Scott meet with Shalin Shah , developer of Voice - Take A Picture And Have It Spoken . This free iOS app allows you to take a picture of anything that has text on it, and then have that text read to you within a few seconds. The app includes a number of advanced features that you might not expect to find on a free app, such as a book mode, a field...

In this podcast, Josh introduces us to Kodi (formerly XBMC) , an award-winning free and open-source software media player and entertainment hub that can be installed on Linux, OS X, Windows, iOS, and Android. Kodi allows users to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local and network storage media and the internet. It’s features can be extended by download...

In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher gives us a walk-through and demonstration of The Blind Swordsman , a self-voicing audio game for OS X. As the title suggests, you are a swordsman who lost his sight. The only person who can give it back to you is a warlock, who ives at the end of a particularly dangerous path. So, your goal is to get to the warlock and defend yourself on the way. The game has a...

In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge shows us how to remove and attach Watch bands.

In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge shows us what features and functionality of the Watch are still available when not connected to an iPhone.

In this podcast, Alex Hall gives us an introduction to using the macOS Calendar with VoiceOver.