{"podcast":{"title":"AppleVis Podcast","slug":"applevis-podcast-165328","podcast_index_feed_id":165328,"rss_url":"https://www.applevis.com/feed/podcasts","website_url":"https://www.applevis.com","image_url":"https://www.applevis.com/sites/default/files/podcast.png","author":"AppleVis Podcast","episode_count":813,"summary":"AppleVis is the go-to resource for blind and low vision users of Apple technologies. Our Podcast discusses the latest in Apple vision accessibility. Topics cover OS and accessibility features, apps, interviews with developers, roundtable discussions, and more - centering around accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services. Tune in to learn how you can get the most out of your Apple devices, hear the latest accessibility news, and more.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-15T08:20:13.515437+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/applevis-podcast-165328"},"episode":{"title":"Classic vs. Unified: Choosing Your Phone View on iOS","slug":"classic-vs-unified-choosing-your-phone-view-on-ios","published_at":"2025-09-16T21:57:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/applevis-podcast-165328/classic-vs-unified-choosing-your-phone-view-on-ios","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/applevis-podcast-165328","url":"https://www.applevis.com/podcasts/classic-vs-unified-choosing-your-phone-view-ios","audio_url":"https://www.applevis.com/sites/default/files/podcasts/AppleVisPodcast1689.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Thomas Domville walks through the redesigned Phone app in iOS 26. The episode explains the difference between the new Unified view and the legacy Classic view, shows how to switch between them, and highlights where previously familiar items—like Voicemail —now live. Throughout, Thomas shares VoiceOver-friendly steps and tips to make navigation faster and less confusing. Key Points iOS 26 introduces a Unified layout for the Phone app; Classic is still available. You can switch views anytime via the Filter button (top-right). In Unified , Calls/Missed/Voicemail/Unknown Callers/Spam are grouped as options rather than bottom tabs. VoiceOver gestures used: one-finger double-tap , swipe right/left , four-finger tap to jump to top. What You’ll Learn How to quickly toggle between Unified and Classic layouts. Where to find Voicemail and other categories in Unified . How the Calls screen combines Favorites and Recents in one layout. Why Unknown Callers and Spam are easier to separate from Missed . Step-by-Step: Switch Between Unified and Classic Open Phone. VoiceOver: one-finger double-tap on “Phone.” Open Filter. Navigate to the top-right and double-tap “Filter.” Choose a View. Classic : returns the familiar tabbed layout. Unified : uses a single screen with options like Calls/Missed/Voicemail/Unknown Callers/Spam. Confirm You Switched. In Classic , bottom tabs (e.g., Calls) appear. In Unified , you’ll see category buttons (Calls, Missed, Voicemail, etc.) in the main view. Step-by-Step: Find Voicemail in Unified From the Unified Phone screen, swipe right through options. Stop on “Voicemail” and double-tap to open. Use standard VoiceOver gestures to review messages. Quick Navigation Tips (VoiceOver) Four-finger tap (top half) : Jump to the top of the screen (han…","meta_description":"In this episode, Thomas Domville walks through the redesigned Phone app in iOS 26. The episode explains the difference between the new Unified view and th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":null,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/applevis-podcast-165328/episodes/classic-vs-unified-choosing-your-phone-view-on-ios/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/applevis-podcast-165328/classic-vs-unified-choosing-your-phone-view-on-ios.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}