AppleVis Podcast

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. Autofill Essentials Apply formulas across multiple cells with ease using aut...

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 Select the Cell – Click the cell where you'd like the total to appear. Start the Formula – Type = and then SU...

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 spre...

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...

In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with the second lesson in his series on mastering spreadsheets using Apple’s free app, Numbers for 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 w...

In this episode, Gaurav begins his journey into mastering spreadsheets with Apple’s free app, Numbers on 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 a...

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. What’s Covered How to convert audio formats (like WAV to MP3) Common challenges: installing new software, app usability, ac...

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 Inte...

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...

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...

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to hide your recent searches from showing up when double-tapping the address and search field in a new Safari tab on iOS or iPadOS. Starting in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, your recent searches will by default appear above the keyboard when opening a new tab in Safari and double-tapping the address and search field. If you'd prefer your search activity wasn't s...

In this edition of Apple Crunch, Thomas Domville and John Gassman discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Chapters: Introduction Apple Introduces iPhone 16e with 6.1-inch Display, Face ID, A18 Chip, and More Apple finally lets you move your digital purchases to another account AppleCare+ for iPhone Gets More Expensive Latest News and Updates on iOS 18.4 Beta Apple TV is finally ava...

In this podcast, Thomas Domville explores RYFT: A Timely Manor for iOS, an immersive audio-based mystery-adventure game designed for hands-free, voice-activated play. Inspired by classics like Myst , Monkey Island , and Zork , RYFT offers a unique experience where players navigate and interact entirely through voice commands. Game Overview: Setting: Players find themselves in Nexus Manor , a myste...

In this episode, Scott Davert explores the different ways to access the Home Screen on iPhones without a Home Button. With the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple has fully transitioned to a buttonless design, changing how users interact with their devices. For those accustomed to the tactile feedback of the Home Button, this shift may feel challenging. However, several alternative methods can replica...

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, David Nason and Thomas Domville speak to Ged Maheux from The Iconfactory, the developers behind innovative new universal timeline app, Tapestry. Long time iPhone users will be very familiar with the company, previously responsible for the highly popular and highly accessible app Twitterrific. Download Tapestry from the App Store. Transcript Disclaimer: This t...

In this podcast, Michael Hansen takes a first look at Apple's iPhone 16e, the latest member of the iPhone 16 family. He unboxes the device, goes through setup, and gives his initial impressions. Transcript Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content. Hell...

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to enable severe weather notifications on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. With this feature enabled for a supported location, the weather app will notify you whenever the weather authority for that location has issued a severe weather alert, such as a storm watch or storm warning. To enable this feature in the Weather app on iOS and iPadOS, double-tap the "Manage no...

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, David Nason speaks to Karthik Kannan, co-founder of Envision Technologies, winner of the inaugural AppleVis David Goodwin Award. This award recognises developers who have excelled in providing great apps and experiences for the blind and low vision community over a sustained period of time. They discuss the background of the company, key milestones, and the e...

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, David Nason speaks to Saqib Shaikh, a key member of the team behind Microsoft's Seeing AI, winner of Best App in the 2024 AppleVis Golden Apple awards. Transcript Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content. Hello th...

In this episode, Dennis Long demonstrates Eter: Streaming Internet Radio for iOS. Eter is a versatile internet radio application available across all Apple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. It provides access to over 40,000 global radio stations, encompassing a wide range of genres such as news, sports, and music. citeturn0search8 Key Features: Extensive Station Access...

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, David Nason speaks to Jianfeng Wu, also known as Jeff, the creator of Voice Vista, winner of Developer of the Year in the 2024 AppleVis Golden Apple awards. Transcript Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content. Hel...

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, David Nason speaks to David Janssen of Wanderlost Games, the creators of Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG, winners of Best Game in the 2024 AppleVis Golden Apple awards. Transcript Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or con...

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to get weather information in your Mac's menu bar, useful if you, for example, want to be able to quickly access such information but don't want to deal with widgets or the Weather app. To add weather information to your Mac's menu bar, go to System Settings > Menu bar, and select the "Weather" checkbox under the "Menu bar controls" heading. The temperatu...

In this episode, Jessica Dale demonstrates how to send Messenger messages using Siri on iOS and iPadOS. To set this up, go to Settings > Apps > Messenger > Apple Intelligence & Siri, and toggle the "Use with Siri requests" switch on. To send a message, engage Siri and say something like "Use Messenger to message [person]." Siri should then prompt you for the contents of the message an...

In this edition of Apple Crunch, Thomas Domville, John Gassman, and Marty Sobo discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Chapters: Introduction Results of the AppleVis Golden Apples Award for 2024 Apple iOS 18.2 Goes Public Let's Talk Apple Hardware Rumors for Spring Let's Talk Apple Hardware Rumors for Fall Closing Resources: Announcing the Winners of the 2024 AppleVis Golden Apples...