In iOS 14, Apple introduced back tap, a feature that takes advantage of an iPhone’s accelerometer to detect taps on the back of the device. This can be used as a second accessibility shortcut, useful if you rely on more than one accessibility feature and don’t want to go into Settings or use Siri to […]
Identify Banknotes Quickly and Accessibly with Cash Reader: Bill Identifier for iOS
Notice For this review, I received a subscription to use Cash Reader: bill identifier, worth US $17.99 from the developer. The opinions expressed in the review however are my own. I received no other compensation related to this content. Intro Of the numerous ways the iPhone can improve the quality of life for people with […]
iPhone SE (2020) Review: a classic design and state of the art performance gives me the best of both worlds
Intro Since 2016, I had used an iPhone 7 as my daily driver. For me, at the time, the improved water resistance, capacitive home button, faster Touch ID sensor, and strong performance gains were a compelling upgrade from my two-year-old iPhone 6. In the proceeding years, however, I began to feel like the iPhone, […]
My Experience Using a Chromebook as a Blind Mac User for 30 days
Update: At the time of writing, as Google works to discontinue the use of third-party cookies, it is implementing a new ad personalization technology called Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC.) For a description of the technology and some of its problematic aspects, check out this explainer from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. What’s particularly troubling is […]
Running Linux as a Blind Mac User for 30 days; Yes, It is Possible
Intro For some time now, I have wanted to get some familiarity with the Linux world. Not for any particular reason, just from hearing people talk about it and its potential, and thinking, “That sounds fun.” Having no idea where to start my little experiment, I perused the AppleVis forum and came upon a […]
How to Delete Your Siri Audio History and Opt Out of Siri Analytics
To delete your Siri audio history from an iOS or iPadOS device, go to Settings > Siri & Search and tap Siri & Dictation history. Tap delete Siri & Dictation history and tap once again in the confirmation screen.
Simplify Productivity with Text Replacements on iOS, iPadOS and macOS
If you’re like me, you may find that you spend a fair amount of time typing the same block of text over and over again on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. This can be driving directions to your home, birthday or holiday greetings, or anything else that you find yourself typing repeatedly. Luckily, you can […]
How to Turn Off Find My iPhone on iOS, iPadOS & MacOS
Find My iPhone, iPad, or Mac is a feature that lets you locate, track, and erase your device should it get lost or stolen. If you’re selling or giving away your device, you’ll want to turn it off and sign out of your Apple ID so the new user can sign in to theirs. […]