AppleVis Podcast

In this podcast, Tyler Stephen gives us a quick tip on how to configure your Mac to announce the time Automatically.

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, host Dave Nason is joined by four great guests for a fun, detailed and balanced discussion about the state of both Android and iOS today, in particular of course for blind and low vision users.
Dave is joined by Warren Carr of the Blind Android Users podcast and mailing list, Steve Nutt of Computer Room Services, plus Scott Davert and Alex Hall from the AppleVis editorial team.

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

• Apple launches iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome on Windows
• Microsoft officially launches 'Autofill' password manager for iOS and other platforms
• Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.2; Bringing Bluetooth and M1 Mac Fixes, and More
• Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 with a fix for MacBook Pro charging issues, patches SUDO bug
• Apple offering free battery replacement for 2016/2017 MacBook Pro that won't charge past 1%
• Apple once again starts blocking M1 Mac users from side loading iPhone and iPad apps
• Apple Releases watchOS 7.3.1 With Fix for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE Charging Issue
• Apple Offering Free Repairs for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE Models With Power Reserve Issue Not Fixed by watchOS 7.3.1
• iOS 14.5 will let Apple Watch owners unlock iPhones while wearing a mask
• Siri Setting in iOS 14.5 Beta Lets Users Select Default Music Streaming Service
• Apple Maps Adds Waze-Like Features in iOS 14.5 for Crowdsourcing Accidents, Speed Traps and Hazards
• iOS 14.5 Beta Directs 'Safe Browsing' Traffic in Safari Through Apple Server Instead of Google to Protect Personal User Data
• Apple Music Subscribers Can Share Lyrics and Song Clips in iOS 14.5 Beta 2
• iOS 14.5 adds over 200 new emoji to iPhone, including AirPods Max-inspired headphone design
• iOS 14.5 adds new Shortcuts actions for taking screenshots, changing orientation lock, more
• Apple urged to 'improve the validity' of its app privacy labels by US House Committee
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Learn how to take advantage of the hearth rate alert feature on your Apple Watch. In this podcast Thomas Domville will show us how to set high and low heart rate alerts in watchOS.

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

• Apple event predicted for April, not March 23
• Apple seeded disinformation about March 23 event to root out leakers, leaker says
• Apple Implements Tougher Security Guidelines at Factories to Prevent Leaks
• Apple Could Announce iPad Pro With Thunderbolt Port and Mini-LED Display in April
• AirPods 3 Not Launching Until Q3 2021
• Leaker Reveals Size of Apple's AirTags and Says They'll Cost Around $39
• Apple discontinues original HomePod, will focus on mini
• Apple had worked on an updated version of the full-size HomePod before the discontinuation
• Apple Developing New 'HomePod' Models With Screens and Cameras
• Apple Confirms iMac Pro Will Be Discontinued When Supplies Run Out, Recommends 27-Inch iMac
• Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1 With Security Fixes
• Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.2 to Fix Actively Exploited Security Vulnerability
• Apple clarifies that iOS 14.5 won't let you permanently choose a new default music service
• Apple may bring separate security updates to iOS for the first time
• iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More
• iPhone 13 Models Will 'Likely' Have Touch ID Under the Display
• iPhone 13 Pro to Feature Smaller Camera Hump, New Matte Black Color, Improved Portrait Mode
• Apple not switching to USB-C iPhones in the near future, according to Ming-Chi Kuo
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