# AppleVis Extra 114: Blind Developer Showcase: A Chat with Ashley Cox of Simulcast

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Podcast: [AppleVis Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/applevis-podcast-165328)
Published: 2026-07-25T15:16:07+00:00
Episode link: https://www.applevis.com/podcasts/applevis-extra-114-blind-developer-showcase-chat-ashley-cox-simulcast
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## Resource

In this episode of the AppleVis Extra podcast, David Nason is joined by Ashley Cox, a blind software developer who is building native apps for Apple's platforms with a strong focus on accessibility, usability, and thoughtful design. Ashley shares his journey into software development—from teaching himself HTML in the early days of the web to developing sophisticated Swift applications for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Along the way, he discusses how personal needs often inspire his projects and why creating software for yourself can lead to better experiences for everyone. The conversation takes an in-depth look at Simulcast, Ashley's upcoming podcast application that combines podcast playback, internet radio, Apple Music integration, iCloud syncing, Siri support, and a host of accessibility-focused features into one native Apple experience. Ashley also discusses two additional projects currently in development: Levelly, a precision spirit level for iPhone; and Audit, a modern single-track audio editor designed specifically for macOS. David and Ashley also explore: Learning Swift as a blind developer Why native apps still matter Cross-platform versus native development Building accessible interfaces from the ground up VoiceOver customization, rotor support, and real-world testing Working with hundreds of beta testers Using Apple APIs such as Siri, Apple Intelligence, ShazamKit, and iCloud The realities—and frustrations—of publishing software on the App Store Pricing apps without relying solely on subscriptions How AI is changing modern software development Why blind developers bring unique perspectives to software design Whether you're interested in Apple development, accessibility, podcast apps, or hearing from developers within the b…

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