In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to configure your Mac to announce the time automatically.

To do this in macOS Ventura and later, open System Settings > Control Center > Clock options, and enable the "Announce the time" toggle. You can then choose how often the announcement will play, as well as the voice, rate, and volume macOS will use for the announcement.

In this episode, Thomas Domville introduces us to an iOS app called "OKO - AI copilot for the blind." Designed specifically for the visually impaired, OKO uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to assist in navigating intersections. OKO's pedestrian traffic light function provides users with haptic and audio feedback, similar to a physical APS system, to identify the current state of the pedestrian traffic light. In addition to a walk-through of the app, Thomas gives us a live demonstration of OKO at an intersection.

In this episode, Thomas Domville takes us through a comprehensive tutorial on how to use the effects and react features in the iOS Messages app. Whether you're a long-time user of the app or just getting started, you'll learn how to add some fun and creativity to your messages by using the various effects and reactions available. Thomas will walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to use these features, including the different types of effects and how to customize them, as well as how to use reactions to respond to messages in a fun and engaging way.

In this episode, Thomas Domville introduces us to the iOS game, Blind Quest 2. Blind Quest 2 is a stand-alone audio adventure game set in the world of Aetherna. The game follows Nathan, a mercenary who arrives in the prosperous Willow City in search of wealth and glory. However, he soon realizes that the city is under siege by evil and must save its people from the Frost Demon who is freezing the city.

In this episode, Kushal Solanki walks us through the process of creating a shortcut that will launch a FaceTime call to a selected contact.

Kushal explains that shortcuts are a powerful feature in iOS that allows users to automate tasks and save time. He starts by introducing the Shortcuts app, which comes pre-installed on every iPhone, and explains how to create a new shortcut.

Next, Kushal demonstrates how to add the FaceTime action to the shortcut, set whether it will be a video or audio call, and select the contact you want to call. He also provides tips on how to customize the shortcut name for easy access.

Join Dave Nason, Thomas Domville, Scott Davert, and Tyler Stephen as they delve into the recently released AppleVis Apple Vision Accessibility Report

In this episode, Thomas Domville dives into the powerful long press functionality on iOS. He explains what long press is, how to use it, and provides several examples of how it can be used to be more productive and efficient on your iOS device. Whether you're looking to move and delete apps or access quick actions, the long press feature is a versatile tool that can help you get more done.

To use long press, simply perform either a triple tap or double tap and hold down on an app icon, a link, a message, or any other item on your screen. After a few seconds, a menu will pop up with different options. Depending on the app or item you're working with, the options may be different. For example, if you long press on a message in your inbox, you may see options to delete it, mark it as unread, or move it to a different folder.

If you have any tips or tricks for using long press, feel free to share them with us int the comments section.

In this episode, Tyler gives a demonstration and walkthrough of macOS Recovery, a suite of utilities that can help resolve issues with your Mac and manage startup parameters. From within macOS Recovery, you can:

• Restore your Mac from a Time Machine backup or local snapshot
• Reinstall macOS
• Verify and repair the filesystem on your startup disk, as well as external disks connected to your Mac
• Erase and reformat your startup disk, as well as external disks connected to your Mac
• Change the startup security level and other security settings for your startup disk
• Access Terminal to issue commands directly to the operating system
• Mount your disk on another Mac connected via Thunderbolt to your Mac, allowing files to be created, copied, modified, and deleted as if the disk were an external storage device

More information about macOS Recovery can be found in the Apple Support article “Intro to macOS Recovery.”

In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include:

• Introduction (00:00:00)
• Twitter Intentionally Ends Third-Party App Developer Access to Its API (00:03:29)
• AppleVis is Now on Mastodon (00:10:11)
• Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows (00:14:47)
• Apple Announces New HomePod for $299 With Full-Size Design, S7 Chip, and More (00:21:07)
• Apple Quietly Rolls Out AI-Narrated Audiobooks (00:40:59)
• Apple Releases iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 With Security Keys for Apple ID, Support for New HomePod, and More (00:51:42)
• What's the Latest on the Upcoming Apple's AR/VR Headset (00:55:36)
• Other Latest Hardware News and Rumors (01:04:07)
• What's in this month AppleVis News (01:11:52)
• Closing (01:16:28)

Links:

• Twitter Intentionally Ends Third-Party App Developer Access to Its APIs
• AppleVis is Now on Mastodon
• Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows
• Apple Announces New HomePod for $299 With Full-Size Design, S7 Chip, and More
• HomePod mini software update will activate hidden sensor and Sound Recognition feature
• Apple Quietly Rolls Out AI-Narrated Audiobooks
• Apple Releases iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 With Security Keys for Apple ID, Support for New HomePod, and More
• Apple AR/VR headset to be announced in the spring, before WWDC
• Apple mixed reality headset may require AirPods for audio, H2 chip includes secret low-latency mode
• Apple headset uses waist-mounted battery pack — new details emerge
• DEVELOPMENT ON ‘APPLE GLASSES’ REPORTEDLY POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
• Apple Reportedly Planning No Major Updates for AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, or Apple TV in 2023
• Apple Reportedly Working on Touchscreen Macs, Including MacBook Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Again Rumored to Feature Non-Moving Volume and Power Buttons, iPad Pro Could Follow
• Bookshare…