As a Mac user with sight loss, your Mac requires little in the way of external apps to make it run well. VoiceOver—the Mac’s built-in screen reader—makes everyday computing tasks easy, quick and efficient. There are third party apps however that can help you get more done, provide more information and make your Mac a […]
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An Overview of Several Currency Identifiers for Blind And Low Vision iPhone Users
If you live life without being able to see, at least with some currencies, you know that all banknotes feel the same, with no way to independently tell their denominations. This is where currency identification apps can come in handy, allowing you to place a banknote underneath your iOS device’s camera and hear the denomination […]
How to Become an Efficient VoiceOver User on Mac
If you have been a JAWS or NVDA user for some time, moving to a Mac can be both intimidating and exciting. If you are using your Mac in a school or work setting, developing proficiency with macOS and VoiceOver can seem like an uphill battle. Becoming a fluent and efficient VoiceOver user takes some […]
NVDA beats VoiceOver these 7 important ways. Every. Single. Time.
Please don’t hate us for saying this, but NVDA is better than VoiceOver at some things. Let’s talk about them. If the name iPhoneArena isn’t enough of a giveaway, we are obviously huge fans of the macOS operating system here. Fanboying aside, we have to admit that Mac VoiceOver is far from perfect. Here are […]
Cash Reader: The Best Money Reader For The Blind
Picture this. You go to the store and are about to pay for a few items. The cashier tells you they cost $15, so you quickly take out your money and give him the exact amount. By looking at the different banknotes you could easily distinguish between the $10 and the $5. Now imagine doing […]