[access-uk] Re: How accessible ar I phones?
- From: Dean Wilcox <wilcoxdean@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:54:39 -0700
I wasn't aware accessibility was mandatory.
Compatibility with 3rd party apps is good, I wouldn't like to give a
percentage of success but I always feal like it is worth a go just to see.
On 3 Apr 2010, at 17:01, Hussein Patwa wrote:
> 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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