AppleVis Podcast

<p>In this podcast, Thomas Domville introduces us to <a href="http://www.apple.com/news/">Apple’s News app</a> which is new in iOS 9.</p><blockquote><p>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.</p><p>Explore a huge selection of topics from sources including top news organizations and indie publications. Choose the ones you want to add to your favorites so you can get the news that interests you — like business, technology, fashion, sports, and more.</p><p>The more you read, the better News gets at understanding your interests, refining the selection of stories delivered to your screen so they are relevant to you. Easily share articles with others and save them to read offline.</p></blockquote><p>Note that at the time of posting, the News app is only available in the United States. It is anticipated that it will roll-out to more countries over the coming months.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>In this podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/thomas_domville">Thomas Domville</a> gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/purify-blocker-fast-clutter/id1030156203?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Purify Blocker: Fast, Clutter-free Web Browsing in Safari</a>.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Instantly make your browsing up to 2x faster</li><li>Reduce your data consumption on Cellular & Wi-Fi by up to 50%</li><li>Browse the web clutter-free — restore precious screen space taken up by junk</li><li>Ultimate privacy: Purify never intercepts or sees any of your traffic</li></ul><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/purify-blocker-fast-clutter/id1030156203?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Purify Blocker is a US$3.99 download from the iTunes App Store</a></p>

<p>In this podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/raywonder">Dominique</a> gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-music-sequencer-us/id580022906?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Yamaha's Mobile Music Sequencer</a>. 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, or in Steinberg Cubase.</p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-music-sequencer-us/id580022906?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Mobile Music Sequencer is a US$15.99 download from the iTunes App Store</a></p>

<p>In this podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/jonathan_writer">Jonathan Simeone </a> walks us through the process of using the Finder to find and restore a single file from a Time Machine backup.</p><p>This offers an alternative to the method demonstrated in <a href="http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/quick-tip-restoring-single-file-time-machine-backup-mac-os-x">a previous podcast</a> which involved using the Time Machine application itself to restore a file.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher introduces us to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audio-rally-racing-en/id1035511900?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Audio Rally Racing</a>, 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.</p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audio-rally-racing-en/id1035511900?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Audio Rally Racing is a US$14.99 download from the iTunes App Store</a></p>

<p>In this podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/wmj1102">WildmanJoe</a> gives us a demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pro-football-radio-live-scores/id463429991?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS">Pro Football Radio & Live Scores</a>, an iOS app that streams any NFL game any time during the NFL season (including pre-season games).</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pro-football-radio-live-scores/id463429991?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS">Pro Football Radio & Live Scores is a 99 US cents download from the iTunes App Store</a></p>

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

<p>In this podcast. <a href="https://twitter.com/mhkhalil">Mahmood Khalil</a> gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/office-lens/id975925059?uo=8&at=11l4LS">Office Lens</a>, a free iOS app from Microsoft that allows you to capture and recognize text from various sources.</p><p>Key features include:</p><ul><li>With Whiteboard mode, Office Lens trims and cleans up glare and shadows.</li><li>With Document mode, Office Lens trims and colors images perfectly.</li><li>Pictures can be saved to OneNote, OneDrive or other cloud storage.</li><li>Choose to convert images to Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx) or PDF (.pdf) files that are automatically saved to OneDrive.</li></ul>

<p>In this podcast, Nicholas Acosta introduces us to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bossjock-jr/id826651276?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Bossjock jr</a>, 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.</p><p>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 all help to make Bossjock jr a good option for podcasting, DJ mixes, radio production and more.</p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bossjock-jr/id826651276?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Bossjock jr is a free download from the iTunes App Store</a></p>

<p>In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, Scott and Alex sat down with John Panarese of <a href="http://www.macfortheblind.com">MacForTheBlind.com</a>, 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 <a href="https://aatcportal.apple.com/AATCWeb/locations">this page to locate your nearest training center</a>.</p><p>For more on Apple's certification and training programs, visit <a href="http://training.apple.com">training.apple.com</a>.</p>

<p>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="<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blindsquare/id500557255?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8"&gt">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blindsquare/id500557255?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8"&gt</a>; $29.95 purchase from the iTunes App Store</a></p>

<p>In this podcast Lavender gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-changer-plus/id339440515?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS">Voice Changer Plus</a>, a free iOS app that does exactly what its name suggests ... record yourself saying something, and then play around with some voice changing effects.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Dan gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calendarium/id482136387?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS">Calendarium</a>, 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.</p><p>Calendarium is <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calendarium/id482136387?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS">a 99 US cents download from the iTunes App Store</a>.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Carlos Taylor gives a walk-through of how to restore a single file from a Time Machine backup using VoiceOver.</p><p>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 was at the time this podcast was recorded.</p><p>Written steps for how to do this are as follows:</p><ol><li>In Finder, navigate to the folder where the file was located. If you don’t know, press Command-Option-Space to open the full search window and search for the file there.</li><li>Enter Time Machine either through the menu bar or with Spotlight or Siri. As Time Machine starts, Voiceover will play a swishing sound several times, after which you will be focused in the folder in the current time.</li><li>Select “Timeline controls” from the window chooser, accessed by pressing VO-F2 (or VO-Globe-2 if you’re using a Mac with a Touch Bar).</li><li>Click the time you last had the file, and navigate back to the folder via the window chooser.</li><li>Brows the folder as you would any other to locate the file. When you find it, you can press space to open Quick Look to preview it, making sure it’s the one you want.</li><li>Select “Restore” from the context menu, accessed by pressing VO-Shift-M. Alternatively, you can click the restore button in the Timeline controls window.</li></ol><p>If the folder where the file was located still exists in the present, the file will be restored and Voiceover will announce “Time Machine dismissed.” If the folder no-longer exists, you’ll be asked to choose a new location via the standard open and save dialog.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Marlon gives us a walk-through of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macid-for-ios-and-apple-watch/id948478740?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">MacID</a>, an iOS app that provides a fast and secure way to unlock your Mac without the inconvenience of typing your password over and over.</p><p>Packed full of features, including innovative Tap to Unlock and full iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch support. Control audio, share clipboards and start screensavers.</p><p>MacID offers automatic locking when you’re away from your Mac, and multiple ways to unlock, including automatically when you return to your Mac with Proximity Wake.</p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macid-for-ios-and-apple-watch/id948478740?mt=8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">MacID for iOS and Apple Watch is a US$3.99 download from the App Store</a></p><p>To use this app, you will also need to download and install the free Mac application from the developer’s website: <a href="http://macid.co/get/">macid.co/get/</a></p>

<p>In this podcast, AnonyMouse gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ted/id376183339?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS">the free iOS app from TED</a>.</p><p>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.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher introduces us to <a href="http://www.ticonblu.it/audiogame/shop/shop_audiorallyracing_final_eng.html?lang=eng">Audio Rally Racing</a>, the much-anticipated new game from TiconBlu.</p><p>This game lets you choose between 11 cars and 50 different circuits; and single race or tournament mode.</p><p><a href="http://www.ticonblu.it/audiogame/shop/shop_audiorallyracing_final_eng.html?lang=eng">Audio Rally Racing is €19,90 download from the developer’s website</a></p>

<p>In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, <a href="https://twitter.com/thomas_domville">Thomas</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/kc8pnl">Scott</a> meet with <a href="https://twitter.com/shlns">Shalin Shah</a>, developer of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-take-picture-have-it/id903772588?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&uo=8&at=11l4LS">Voice - Take A Picture And Have It Spoken</a>.</p><p>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 of view report, auto-capture, Smart Crop, column detection and reading, document background cleaning, and a lot more.</p><p>Shalin tells us about the history of the app, it’s current state, and some of what he hopes to add and improve in future updates.</p><p>The story of Shalin and his app is even more compelling considering that he is a 15 year old High School student. If, like us, you are impressed with what he has achieved with this app, please be sure to let him know.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Josh introduces us to <a href="http://www.kodi.tv/">Kodi (formerly XBMC)</a>, 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.</p><p>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 downloading ‘add-ons’. Josh talks about some of these, including the screen reader add-on that he uses in this demonstration.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="http://www.evil-dog.com/the-blind-swordsman.html">The Blind Swordsman</a>, a self-voicing audio game for OS X.</p><p>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.</p><p>The game has a story and an endless survival mode and quite a few achievements to unlocked, so there’s quite a bit of replay value.</p><p>The Blind Swordsman is a free download from <a href="http://www.evil-dog.com/the-blind-swordsman.html">the Evil-Dog Productions website</a>.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>In this podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/votips">Alex Hall</a> gives us an introduction to using the macOS Calendar with VoiceOver.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge shows us the Calendar app.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge gives us a look at the Phone app on the Watch.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to setup and use the World Clock so that you have quick and easy access to the local time elsewhere in the world.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates the native weather app available on the Watch.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to use the Remote app to control an Apple TV from the Watch.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge asks us to join him for a walk as he uses Apple Maps on the Watch to receive walking directions.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge shows us how to read an email on the Watch and then use the Hand-Off feature to reply to that email on your connected iPhone.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates how the digital crown works, with a particular focus on the functions which are specific to VoiceOver users.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge gives us an overview of the VoiceOver gestures which are available on the Watch.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge shows us some of what you can use Siri for on the Watch.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge shows us how to use the timer facility on the Watch.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge shows us how to create, edit and delete alarms.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge takes a look at some of the VoiceOver settings available on the Watch itself and in the Watch app on the connected iPhone. These include the VoiceOver speech rate and volume, VoiceOver hints and the screen curtain.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates the option which allows you to decide whether VoiceOver should speak when you raise your wrist. This option is independent of the setting which controls whether the Watch should activate when you lift your wrist.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to use voice dictation to send a message.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to turn the Watch on and off.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge shows us how to setup the accessibility shortcut on the Watch so that you can use the crown to quickly turn either VoiceOver or Zoom on and off.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge walks us through the features and options available on the Watch App on an iPhone once it has been paired with an Apple Watch.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to unlock the Watch. This can be done either directly on the Watch itself by entering a PIN or via the connected iPhone.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to charge the Watch and check its current charge level.</p>

<p>In this episode of his series of podcasts looking at the Apple Watch, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to make and receive calls on the Watch.</p>

<p>In this first of a series of podcasts dedicated to Apple Watch, David Woodbridge takes an in-depth look at the device. The demonstration includes:</p><ul><li>Unboxing both an Apple Watch Sport and an Apple Watch</li><li>Setting up the Apple Watch using the iPhone app and the Watch itself.</li><li>Using the Apple Watch iPhone app, including the various accessibility settings for VoiceOver users.</li><li>Navigating and using the Apple Watch interface</li><li>Customizing the Apple Watch</li></ul>

<p>In this podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/votips">Alex Hall</a> gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-writer/id920583100?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS">Voice Dream Writer</a>, an iOS app that is fully accessible and was designed with print disabilities in mind.</p><p>There are special tools for VoiceOver users to manage the cursor, select text, and find and correct misspelled words by stepping through them. Voice-based Proofreading and Phonetic Search are invaluable for people with dyslexia. Also included is the research-proven Dyslexie font.</p><p>Besides these unique features, Voice Dream Writer also comes with everything you would expect from any great writing tool.</p><p>Voice Dream Writer is <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-writer/id920583100?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&at=11l4LS">a US$9.99 download from the iTunes App Store</a>.</p>

<p>A number of apps offer the option to buy auto-renewing subscriptions from within the app, from the App Store, or from Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation). After you buy, you can manage your auto-renewing subscriptions using your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.</p><p>In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher shows us how this is done on an iOS device.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Lulu Hartgen gives us a look at the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/baby-adopter/id425135290?mt=8&uo=6&at=&ct=">Baby Adopter</a> game from X2line.</p><p>Podcast notes from Lulu: Choose a baby to adopt, feed and care for it each day to earn points, save them to buy cool things for your baby's nursery, then go on to furnish and decorate it's surroundings. Follow your baby every day as it grows up. This kind of game is usually inaccessible but not this time. The developers have worked hard to make a really VoiceOver friendly interface and have, in the latest update, included some fantastic sound effects for an even better experience. In this podcast I show you how to adopt a new baby, we buy the first things it needs and begin to learn how to care for it.</p><p>Baby Adopter is <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/baby-adopter/id425135290?mt=8&uo=6&at=&ct=">a free download from the iTunes App Store</a>.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Nano Junky gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-recorder-hd-for-audio/id373045717?mt=8&uo=6&at=11l4LS&ct=">Voice Recorder HD</a>.</p><p>Nano Junky explains why he chose this app over similar voice recorders, describes its interface and walks us through the settings and options it offers. He concludes with a test recording in which he demonstrates the Audio Boost feature of the app.</p><p>Voice Recorder HD is <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-recorder-hd-for-audio/id373045717?mt=8&uo=6&at=11l4LS&ct=">a US$1.99 download from the iTunes App Store</a>. Some of its features require in-app purchases.</p>