[access-uk] Re: How accessible ar I phones?
- From: "Hussein Patwa" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 01:01:16 +0100
Hi,
A couple of points I wanted to query:
1. You mention Apple apps and some third party apps are accessible with
voiceover. Now if we assume Apple would want the vast majority, if not all
apps to be accessible if only so people will use them and continue to buy
from them, what do you think of the move now by developers to not go through
the Apple Store for ap marketing due to their tightened quality control
measures? I've heard from quite a few dev's who've said they are basically
going to go open market with their apps and damn the Apple store. Obviously
whereas this is good for consumer choice, it'll have a definite impact on
accessibility as it is no longer a mandatory criteria for app certification
(loosely speaking).
2. Regarding the iPhone 4.0, you might want to look into the iPhone HD
which Apple are rumoured to be bringing out in May/June. Also, firmware
updates for the current iPhone series. Personally I hope it's sooner rather
than later so we can at least get the Jailbreak fix the mods have been
sitting on since 3.13 firmware was released.
3. Is there any substance to the rumour that v4 firmware will bring
multi-tasking to the whole range of compatible devices?
Best,
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
James & Nash
Sent: 02 April 2010 12:44
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: How accessible ar I phones?
Hi Audrey,
The Iphone 3GS series now come with Voice Over, which gives complete access
to all of the applications on the phone. From what I have heard, there are
many other third party applications which also work with Voice Over.
As you are probably aware, the IPhone is a touch screen device, but from my
initial exploration, it seems very intuitive once you get the hang of it.
Niether of us have one yet, but we're looking into the possibility for the
future.
Many blind people have switched to the IPhone and are very happy with it by
all accounts. The only warning I would give is that like all Apple products,
the IPhone is considerably more expensive than your standard cell phone. But
the initial cost is nothing compared to the gains that you will be getting
from an in-built Screen Reader. If I were you though I would wait for a few
more months though as Apple are slated to release IPhone 4.0 in June. I do
not know if this is purely a software upgrade or a brand new cell phone. If
it is the latter, then the older models may come down in price.
Hope this helps
TC
James, Lyn, Nash & Twinny
On 1 Apr 2010, at 11:39, Audrey Tonge wrote:
> HI all.
>
> I am probably way behind here, but wanted to know how accessible I-phones
> are these days for totally blind users? I can now get web access and am
> often better off using a mobile in various situations in my life. Just
> wondered if they are worth going for?
>
> Thanks
>
> Audrey
>
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