AppleVis Podcast

<p> </p><div>In this podcast, David Woodbridge gives us a demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/silverdollar/id591523274?mt=12&ign-mpt=uo%3D4&at=11l4LS" target="_parent">SilverDollar</a>, a new game for the Mac from Draconis Entertainment which revisits the popular saloon of the old west that featured in many of their previous audio games.</div><div> </div><div>Primarily intended for the blind and visually impaired, SilverDollar offers three mini games that serve as both a great introduction to audio games for new players, and addictive fun for experienced ones.</div><div> </div><div>SilverDollar has no visual element. Use your fingers, ears, and wits to engage in some western fun.</div><div> </div><div>So put on your 10 gallon hat, partner, and get into a little trouble at the old west's premier watering hole for outlaws and gunslingers alike.</div>

IN this podcast, AnonyMouse gives us a walk-through of an app for radio dramas from Yesteryear. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio-lite/id324517232?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4"> Vintage Radio lite</a> is an app available for free in the App Store. ALong with a demo of the app, we learn about the differences between the free and paid versions. For those radio enthusiasts, can you name the show in the intro? Tune in and find out.

In this edition of his series of podcasts intended to help new users of VoiceOver on the Mac, David Woodbridge shows us how to use auto spelling suggestions with VoiceOver. These demonstrations were recorded on a Mac running OS X Lion, but the procedure is still the same at the time of posting.

In this edition of his series of podcasts intended to help new users of VoiceOver on the Mac, David Woodbridge gives us an overview of the VoiceOver navigation commands. These demonstrations were recorded on a Mac running OS X Lion, but the procedure is still the same at the time of posting.

<p>In the second of a series of podcasts intended to help new users of VoiceOver on the Mac, David Woodbridge shows us how to use the Keyboard Helper feature in OS X to familiarize yourself with the keyboard layout and functions.<br><br>These demonstrations were recorded on a Mac running OS X Snow Leopard, but the procedure is still the same at the time of posting.</p>

In the fifteenth of a series of podcasts intended to help new users of VoiceOver on the Mac, David Woodbridge shows us how to turn off the VoiceOver trackpad commander. These demonstrations were recorded on a Mac running OS X Snow Leopard, but the procedure is still the same at the time of posting.

In the eighth of a series of podcasts intended to help new users of VoiceOver on the Mac, David Woodbridge shows us how to access the menu bar, dock and desktop when using VoiceOver. These demonstrations were recorded on a Mac running OS X Snow Leopard. In Mountain Lion, only VO+M for Main Apple Menu, and VO+MM for Status (now called Extras) menu. To access Spotlight, navigate within Extras menu or use the Mac short-cut key Command+Space.

In the sixteenth of a series of podcasts intended to help new users of VoiceOver on the Mac, David Woodbridge shows us how to unmute VoiceOver speech if it has inadvertently been muted whilst running VoiceOver. These demonstrations were recorded on a Mac running OS X Snow Leopard, but the procedure is still the same at the time of posting.

In the eleventh of a series of podcasts intended to help new users of VoiceOver on the Mac, David Woodbridge shows us how to create and rename folders when using VoiceOver. These demonstrations were recorded on a Mac running OS X Snow Leopard, but the procedure is still the same at the time of posting.

<p>In the first of a series of podcasts intended to help new users of VoiceOver on the Mac, David Woodbridge shows us how to get VoiceOver running on any Mac laptop or desktop.<br><br>These demonstrations were recorded on a Mac running OS X Snow Leopard, but the procedure is still the same at the time of posting.</p>

<p>In this podcast, Michael Feir gives us a detailed walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/king-of-dragon-pass/id335545504?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4&at=11l4LS" target="_parent">King of Dragon Pass</a>, an iOS game that blends interactive stories and resource management into an epic saga of conflict, mythology and community.<br><br>The developer's commitment to accessibility ensures that this game has a strong following among VoiceOver users. It has also earned it a place in our <a href="http://www.applevis.com/apps/hall-of-fame" target="_parent">iOS App Hall of Fame</a>.<br><br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/king-of-dragon-pass/id335545504?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4&at=11l4LS" target="_parent">King of Dragon Pass is available from the iTunes App Store for $9.99.</a></p>

<p>In the second of two podcasts dedicated to color recognition apps, AnonyMouse gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coloredeye/id388886679?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4&at=11l4LS" target="_parent">ColoredEye</a>. This iOS app uses the camera on your iDevice to deliver real-time color recognition.<br><br>One neat feature of this app is that it allows you to switch between three color databases:</p><ul><li>Basic - 16 fundamental colors (purple, green, blue, etc)</li><li>Crayola - 134 fun pigments (burnt sienna, piggy pink, turquoise, etc)</li><li>Detailed - 134 descriptive colors (dim gray, dark slate gray, gray, etc)</li></ul><p>The app is free, but has an in-app option to remove the embedded adverts for 99 cents.</p><p>You can listen to the first of AnonyMouse's podcasts on color recognition apps <a href="http://www.applevis.com/podcasts/episodes/color-recognition-apps-part-1-colorvisor" target="_parent">here</a>.</p><p>Also mentioned in this podcast:<br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/colorvisor/id511093568?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4&at=11l4LS" target="_parent">ColorVisor</a></p>

<p>In the first of two podcasts devoted to color recognition apps, AnonyMouse gives us a walk-through and demonstration of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/colorvisor/id511093568?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4&at=11l4LS" target="_parent">ColorVisor</a>. This iOS app is probably the most feature-packed app in this category. But, like all others, there are a number of factors that you need to consider if you are to get the best results. AnonyMouse highlights the inherent weaknesses of color recognition apps, and offers a few suggestions for getting the best and most reliable results.<br><br>We would love to hear your experiences of color recognition apps, so do please share them by <a href="http://www.applevis.com/comment/reply/3145#comment-form" target="_parent">posting a comment</a>.<br><br>Also mentioned in this podcast: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coloredeye/id388886679?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4&at=11l4LS" target="_parent">ColoredEye</a></p><p><strong>Update:</strong><br>The free promo codes mentioned in this podcast have now been claimed.</p>