Welcome to the September 2023 edition of AppleVis Unlimited, our monthly newsletter which highlights what’s new and noteworthy
on the AppleVis website. Below, you’ll find a selection of the best content posted to AppleVis by members of the community –
from new app entries, to app updates, to the latest news and podcasts.
We are pleased to highlight the newest apps.
…. New and Noteworthy App Entries
1) BBC Sounds. (iOS/iPadOS, Free)
Listen to the best of BBC audio with BBC Sounds. Stream and download your favourite BBC podcasts, radio stations and music all in one place.
Features include:
*Listen live to all BBC Radio stations
*Pause and rewind live radio as well as browse past and future station schedules
*Download or stream your podcasts, radio shows and music on the go
*Continue listening from where you left off on any device
*Autoplay multiple episodes of series or podcasts or all your downloads (optional)
*Subscribe to BBC podcasts, music mixes and shows
*See the latest episodes from your favourite programmes and podcasts in one handy list
*Get personalised recommendations to discover new audio you’ll love
*Send music tracks you like to Apple Music and Spotify
*Browse by speech and music categories
*Sleep Timer
Current Version: 2.14.4 (September 25, 2023)
Read BBC Sounds’ AppleVis App Directory entry for more information
<https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/entertainment/bbc-sounds>
Visit BBC Sounds’ App Store page
<https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bbc-sounds/id1380676511>
2) BROK the InvestiGator (macOS, US$19.99)
“Brok” is a narrative-driven game that blends action, puzzles and investigation in never-before-seen ways. Will you use your brain… or your brawn?
In a futuristic “light cyberpunk” world where animals have replaced humans, privileged citizens live under a protective dome from the ambient air pollution while others struggle to make a living on the outside.
Brok, private detective and former boxer, lives with Graff, the son of his deceased wife. Although he could never elucidate the nature behind her accident, recent events may shed some light on an even more tragic outcome… one that may be linked to their own existence.
Will they be able to withstand the threats of this corrupted world and face their own destiny?
Read BROK the InvestiGator’s AppleVis App Directory entry for more information
<https://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/games/brok-investigator>
Visit BROK the InvestiGator’s website
<https://www.brokgame.com/>
3) SEEK JOBS – Job Search [Australia and New Zealand] (iOS/iPadOS, Free)
What do you seek? Find the right job with better job matches than ever before
Search jobs – find your next job or make your next career move NOW on SEEK! We make the job search and apply process easy. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Wellington or anywhere else in Australia or New Zealand – we have hundreds of thousands of jobs waiting for you. Get searching on Australia’s and New Zealand’s most visited and completely free job and employment marketplace!
Current Version: 2.189.0 (September 25, 2023)
Read SEEK JOBS – Job Search’s AppleVis App Directory entry for more information <https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/business/seek-jobs-job-search>
Visit SEEK JOBS – Job Search’s App Store page
<https://apps.apple.com/au/app/seek-jobs-job-search/id520400855>
4) Soundscape (iOS/iPadOS, Free)
Soundscape- a 3D audio navigation app for the blind and visually-impaired, helping them to navigate complex environments with greater confidence and in greater safety
Soundscape uses 3D audio technology to help users with visual impairment build a fuller and more complete awareness of urban environments, giving them a richer understanding of where they are and what is around them. This in turn helps them to navigate with greater confidence and more independence. It allows users to search for destinations and store markers and route information that they can use to help guide them on their way to the places they need to reach.
Current Version: 1.1.0 (September 1, 2023)
Read Soundscape’s AppleVis App Directory entry for more information <https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/navigation/soundscape>
Visit Soundscape’s App Store page
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundscape/id6459021379>
5) Soundscape Community (iOS/iPadOS, Free)
Soundscape: explore, discover, and have fun with your personalized 3D sound map of the world!
Welcome to Soundscape Community.
We are a diverse consortium of organizations and individuals committed to improving access and inclusion for everyone, in partnership with a global community of users and open source developers.
We are delighted to make Soundscape available for its existing users, and new ones around the world. With Soundscape, you are able to immerse yourself in your surroundings and navigate effortlessly with it’s innovative spatial audio. The app calls out points of interest, your own markers, businesses and more using audio placed in the environment around you as you walk or drive.
Key features of Soundscape:
*Audio cues in 3D space that sound like they are coming from the direction of points of interests, parks, roads and other features in your surroundings.
*Track a specific point using an Audio Beacon on it to hear updates about where it is relative to you.
*Soundscape Street Preview helps you build a picture of a place virtually. You can “walk” down streets and roads and hear what is around each location as you explore.
*Buttons on the Home Screen can be used to explore further about what’s around you, whether in the real world or in Street Preview.
To get the most out of the experience you will need a pair of stereo headphones that you feel comfortable wearing outdoors. For example, bone conduction headsets, Apple AirPods and in-ear open headphones have proven to work well. Soundscape is designed to live in the background and provide you with effortless ambient awareness; feel free to use it in conjunction with other apps such as podcasts, audio books, email and even GPS navigation.
We hope you enjoy the experience. We believe that this kind of technology offers a new way to relate to the environment around you and we can’t wait to hear what you make of it. If at any time you have any questions about Soundscape, please refer to the Help & Tutorials section available on the main menu.
Current Version: 1.0 (August 31, 2023)
Read Soundscape Community’s AppleVis App Directory entry for more information <https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/navigation/soundscape-community>
Visit Soundscape Community’s App Store page
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundscape-community/id6449701760>
6) Structured – Daily Planner (iOS/iPadOS, Free With In-App Purchases)
Sometimes we just need to plan our days to make better use of the hours. Sometimes we just need our days to be more … Structured.
Structured is an app for people who need structure to their life or just like to know what’s up next. Calendars and to-do lists can be fine, but sometimes we just need everything laid out, ready for us to tackle the day. Structured helps make that easier than ever, ensuring every task and event is in one place, ready and waiting. All that’s left to do is smash the day ahead, checking off tasks as you go!
A visual day planner at its core, Structured is the app you’ve been hunting for. Whether you’re trying to reduce distractions by planning your day ahead of time, or you’re someone who needs a clear outline of your day to avoid the worry of missing something, Structured has your back — and it looks beautiful while it does it, too. Just a few taps is all it takes to enter your first task, decide when to complete it, and get on with your day!
Current Version: 3.2.1 (September 18, 2023)
Read Structured – Daily Planner’s AppleVis App Directory entry for more information <https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/productivity/structured-daily-planner>
Visit Structured – Daily Planner’s App Store page
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/structured-daily-planner/id1499198946>
All recent app entries posted to AppleVis can be found at:
iOS/iPadOS
<https://www.applevis.com/apps/latest?type=ios_app_directory>
Mac
<https://www.applevis.com/apps/latest?type=mac_app_directory>
Apple Watch
<https://www.applevis.com/apps/latest?type=watch_directory>
Apple TV
<https://www.applevis.com/apps/latest?type=tv_directory>