AppleVis Podcast

In this approximately 36-minute podcast, Allison Hilliker and Darrell Shandrow demonstrate the accessible Barnes & Noble Nook e-book reading app for iOS. They add a book through the nook.com website, read it with VoiceOver and explore the use of the app with a Braille display.

In this podcast, Hugo gives us an overview of the Facebook app for iOS.

In this podcast, Ken Downey continues his series of podcasts devoted to music-generating apps. This time, Ken focuses on iOS apps that emulate the theremin, an instrument invented almost one hundred years ago yet still popular today. Apps featured in this podcast: Fingrophone gyromin Grantophone

In this approximately 60 minute podcast, Carla gives us an in-depth walkthrough and demonstration of Phone Drive, an app that allows you to use your iOS device as a portable Wireless Flash Drive. Phone Drive allows you to store, view and manage files on your iPhone or iPad. You can connect to Phone Drive from any Mac or PC over the Wi-Fi network and transfer files by drag & drop straight from the Finder or Windows Explorer. Phone Drive is a 99 cents download from the iTunes App Store.

In this podcast, David Woodbridge demonstrates the AQ SmartSpeaker, a portable wireless speaker with AirPlay support. Manufacturer's Description: With its ultra-efficient, patented and leading edge high powered amplifier, the AQ SmartSpeaker is able to deliver superb high quality sound from a 24W unit for up to 20 Hours before recharge when using Holiday Mode (Connected via line in) and over 10 Hours in Connected Mode. Using the Apple® REMOTE 'App' you can adjust the volume and also which AQ SmartSpeakers play the songs direct from your device. When using two AQ SmartSpeakers in the same room you can set them up to deliver LEFT and RIGHT stereo sound creating the perfect audio experience. The AQ SmartSpeaker is available from amazon.com for $189.

In this podcast, Jonathan Mosen gives us a walk-through and demonstration of bossjock studio, an iOS app that allows you to mix, monitor, record and master audio on the fly from the iPhone's built-in mic and a six-cart soundboard. Bossjock claims to be a new kind of audio tool for producers with no time for post-production. Load up audio from your iPod library, iTunes Sharing, Dropbox and Audio Copy/Paste. Start recording, trigger sounds and fire up the mic. Share to the world via SoundCloud, FTP, Email and more. bossjock studio is a $9.99 download from the iTunes App Store.

In this podcast, Thomas gives us a walk-through of Check the Weather which, well, allows you to check the weather. It's unique way of using VoiceOver and features are demonstrated.

In this podcast, Raul A. Gallegos demonstrates how to enter addresses and then use them to plan a route using Navigon, the popular GPS app for iOS devices.

In this podcast, David Woodbridge talks about some of the things that you should know about the iPhone 5. Whether you are thinking about upgrading or buying your very first iPhone, David has some essential information for you - the model choices that are available, the physical characteristics and layout of the phone, an overview of its features, and what else you will find in the box apart from the iPhone itself. He also spends some time talking about the accessibility features included in iOS, some of the native applications, and closes by demonstrating Siri.

In this podcast, Michael Hansen gives us a walk-through and demonstration of the new 5th generation iPod Touch.

In this podcast, Andre Louis gives us a walk-through and demonstration of Virgin TV Anywhere, a new iOS app for users of Virgin Media's TiVo® Service. This app lets you watch live TV, wherever you connect to WiFi, on your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone. What’s more, you can manage your recordings on the move, as well as search, browse, discover and share what you’re watching. Plus, you can use it at home as a clever remote control and keep everyone happy. Virgin TV Anywhere is a free download from the iTunes App Store.

In this podcast, Hugo gives us a walk-through and demonstration of myAT&T, an app that allows you to manage your AT&T Wireless, U-verse®, Home Phone and Internet accounts from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad devices. With this application, you’ll be able to easily and securely manage account functions including: View and pay your bill View wireless voice and data usage Recover your User ID and reset your password View U-verse® voice and television usage Add or remove wireless account features Review wireless rate plan details Enroll in Paperless billing Set up and manage wireless AutoPay Reset your wireless voicemail password Manage bill ready notifications Locate Wi-Fi hotspots and access to Wi-Fi support videos View FAQs for wireless billing, usage and features Access AT&T Community Forums Chat with a live agent for help with wireless features You must have an active AT&T account that is registered for online account management to use this application. If you are not already registered, visit http://www.att.com/myatt to register and then download the myAT&T application. MyAT&T does not support Premier business accounts or GoPhone/Prepaid accounts.

In the ninth of a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to transfer purchased apps between iTunes libraries. Although it is possible to manage the installation of previously purchased apps directly on your iDevice, there may be times when the method described here is preferred - for example if you have multiple devices using different libraries or want to make sure that you have local copies of apps available.

In the eighth of a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to connect your iDevice to iTunes and update to the latest version of iOS. Although updates can now be done without connecting to iTunes, there may be times when you may need to do it this way - such as when you don't have wireless access or the battery level of your iDevice is low.

In the seventh of a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to connect your iDevice to iTunes for the first time and then choose what you want to synchronize from your library.. These tutorials were recorded using iTunes 10.5 on a Windows PC. The procedures described in this podcast are the same in the current version of iTunes, which at the time of writing is 10.7.