AppleVis Podcast
Summary: AppleVis offers a wide range of podcasts covering topics of interest to blind and low-vision users of Apple Devices. Featured topics include walk-throughs and demonstrations of apps, tips on using iOS and Mac OS X, and accessory reviews. This feed only lists the 100 most recent episodes. Visit our website for the complete archive.
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Podcasts:
In the sixth of a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to manually transfer a podcast file to her iPod. This is particularly useful when you are connected to a computer that doesn't contain your main iTunes library, so cannot simply synchronize. 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.
In the fifth of a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to export and import playlists. 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.
In the fourth of a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to create a playlist and then use that to burn a CD. 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.
In the third of a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to add a file to your iTunes 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.
In the second in a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to view the detailed information that is available for files in your iTunes 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.
In the first of a series of tutorials on using iTunes, Carla shows us how to rip a CD. 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.
In this podcast, Gwen walks us through Publix. This app is a bit of a departure from the other two and, perhaps, has a bit of a narrower focus. It is a grocery store app for Publix, a popular store in many southeastern states of the U.S. it can serve as an example of how accessible such an app can be, so that others will be encouraged to see if their own grocery stores chains have such apps.
Note: This podcast has been remastered to 128 KBPS Mp3 on 3/23/2013. In our 200th podcast, David Woodbridge brings us a demonstration of the new iPad Mini.
In podcast number 199, we take a look at Hangman! a free and mostly accessible app by the same name as the game.
In this podcast, Cherokee Eagle gives us a walk-through of the recent update of Pandora Radio, an iOS app that enables you to create your own personalized radio station that only plays music you’ll love. Just start with the name of one of your favorite artists, songs or classical composers and Pandora will create a custom "station" that plays similar music. Pandora Radio is a free download from the iTunes App Store.
In this podcast, Michael Hansen gives us a demonstration of TweetList Pro for Twitter. This is one of the most feature-packed Twitter clients available for iOS. It is also extremely accessible. This has made it a firm favorite with VoiceOver users and earned it a place in the AppleVis iOS App Hall of Fame. The key features of the app include: Full conversation view Customizable list swipe interface Native push notifications (enable under Accounts/Settings) Double tap and tap and hold shortcuts on tweets, user names and URLs Multiple accounts User, hashtag, and client muting Best in class VoiceOver accessibility Full landscape mode Twitlonger support and auto expand Readability, Instapaper, ReadItLater support Autocomplete for user names and hash tags (TweetList's unique fuzzy matching algorithm) TweetList Pro for Twitter is available from the iTunes App Store for $2.99
In this podcast, Robin Christopherson gives us an introductory demonstration of Apple Maps, which replaced Google Maps in iOS 6. Robin walks us through the process of displaying and exploring a map, in this case for a nearby point of interest.
In this podcast, Davy Kager takes a brief look at AudioShare - audio document manager. The main focus is on one example of how a musician could use this iOS app to upload a sound file to Dropbox from any app that supports AudioCopy. AudioShare - audio document manager is available from the iTunes App Store for $3.99.
In this approximately 85 minute podcast, Chris Gilland talks about using email on your iOS device. His in-depth discussion covers many of the limitations and frustrations that you are likely to encounter, mixed in with some useful insights and suggestions.
In this Podcast, Thomas looks at how accessible the U-verse Easy Remote app is. While this app itself doesn't apply to many of our users, it can serve as a good example of how TV programming and other such services can be made accessible.