In this latest episode of the AppleVis Extra, Dave Nason and Thomas Domville are joined by Nick Barbato and Lee Hobbs of AppA11y, the people behind Dice World and Huboodle. Dice World and Huboodle are extremely popular game sets for iOS, and can be played by sighted and visually impaired users alike, thanks to the team's efforts in making the games fully accessible with VoiceOver.

In this podcast, Sabrina gives us a demonstration of Blindfold Barnyard, an iOS app that challenges you to beat the clock and return all of the farm animals to their barn by a combination of dragging and swiping.

Blindfold Barnyard comes with several games, including a practice mode, and several different timed games. You control the number of animals on the barn yard, and how fast the game is played. There are in-app upgrades for purchasing coins needed for game play.

In this podcast, Sabrina gives us a demonstration of Melodist - Let photos sing, a US$0.99 app that generates a unique melody for photos by analyzing the changes in hues, saturation and brightness.

In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Mike Malarsie, and Randy Rusnack talk about recent Apple news and topics of interest.

Topics featured in this podcast include:

Recap of WWDC 2018
There's Still No Sign of Apple's AirPower Charging
Apple AirPower Qi charging mat headed for September landing
Apple is Allowing Free App Trials for Non-Subscription Apps
MarsEdit developer lists 8 problems with Apple's approach to free trials of iOS
AppleVis Extra 56: Recapping the WWDC 2018 Keynote
Apple Releases iOS 11.4; With Messages in iCloud, AirPlay 2 and Stereo Pairing for the HomePod
New USB Standard Aims to Make it Easier to Use Braille Displays Across Different Operating Systems and Hardware
Apple acknowledges faulty MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards with new repair program
AppleVis Extra 57: Sarah Herrlinger, Director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives at Apple
Travelear: Listen to the World
Explore the World in 3D Sound With Travelear for iOS
Six Ages - Ride Like the Wind
Introducing the brand new system-wide FlickType keyboard
Tip: How to turn on Apple's new Messages in iCloud
Tip: How to remove suggested contacts in Mail

You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at [email protected].

In this podcast, Tunmi Jubril demonstrates how to find and browse all of the movies and TV shows on Netflix which offer audio description.

In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher introduces us to Aaptiv: #1 Audio Fitness, an iOS app that offers access to audio-based fitness classes in a range of categories.

From the App Store:

Aaptiv lets you workout when you want, where you want, the way you want. Get unlimited access to audio-based fitness classes led by certified personal trainers. Find the perfect rhythm with a playlist of music you already know and love.

Experience more than 2,500 workouts in a variety of categories including running, elliptical, race training, rowing, strength training, stretching, yoga and more. With 30 new classes added each week, there's a workout for every interest and fitness level.

• Access 2,500+ trainer-led, music-driven workouts anytime
• Refresh your routine with 30+ new classes added every week
• Workouts from 7 minutes to complete training programs
• Fitness classes for every level ranging from running, cycling and elliptical to stretching, yoga and strength training
• High intensity interval training (HIIT) to help you more effectively burn calories, build muscle, and lose weight
• Amazing playlists filled with the music you already love
• Full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K training programs
• No wifi? No worries! Download classes to listen offline
• Enable Apple Health to track calories burned

Get unlimited access to all classes for USD$14.99/month, USD$99.99/year or lifetime membership for USD$399.99. We also offer a 100% money back guarantee for the annual plan within 30 days, no questions asked.

In this podcast, Scott Davert gives us a walk-through and demonstration of Travelear: Listen to the World, a free iOS app that provides access to a selection of 3D soundscapes.

From the App Store description:

Travelear promises to take your ears on an adventure like never before! You can finally go to a variety of destinations and environments with a pair of headphones and the click of a button. With Travelear you can hop across the pond and experience the hustle and bustle of London's famous Flower Market or even take a trip down to New Orleans jazz-filled streets. If you're not in the mood for a new city sound then you can always get up close and personal with forest wildlife or simply sit back and relax on your porch as a summer thunderstorm passes by. Let our sounds immerse you into an environmental narrative and make you feel like you are actually there.

Features:

• 3D experiences created exclusively for Travelear
• Organic recordings designed to tell a story
• Captured with the latest in 3D microphones
• Recorded and composed by Professional Audio Engineers
• HD sound quality
• HD images provide a visual for the experience
• Map View allows you to choose your destination

Take a break from your day, go somewhere fun. Sit back, relax, and choose your destination.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville gives us a walk-through and demonstration of the IFTTT iOS app.

IFTTT enables you to connect all your "services, apps and devices" together so that routine and complex tasks are performed automatically.

Over 600 apps work with IFTTT including Twitter, Telegram, Google Drive, Twitch, Weather Underground, Instagram, Gmail, and devices like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Nest, Philips Hue, and your iPhone. The IFTTT app also integrates with the Health app, so you can easily track and maintain your habits.

The following are just some sample use cases:

• Control everything around you with your voice and Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
• Stay informed about what’s happening from publications like The New York Times and ProPublica
• Always stay prepared for the weather with custom daily forecast notifications
• Message roommates when you’re near the local grocery
• Get an alert as soon as there’s a new Craigslist listing that matches you search
• Stay safe with automated and intelligent home security alerts
• Streamline your social media
• Back up and share your iOS photos automatically
• Back up important files, photos, and contacts to cloud-storage solutions, such as Dropbox or Google Drive
• Set your home thermostat to an optimal temperature when you arrive home
• Post all your Instagrams as Twitter photos or Pinterest pins
• Trigger events based on your current location

The IFTTT app is a free download from the App Store

In this episode of the AppleVis Extra, hosts Dave Nason and Thomas Domville are joined by Sarah Herrlinger, Director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives at Apple.

Topics covered in the discussion include Sarah's role at Apple; the importance of accessibility in the world of technology; Apple's own culture of creating inclusive technology; how Apple works with 3rd party developers to ensure the accessibility of their apps; and Sarah's recent election to the National Board of the American Foundation for the Blind.