iPhone/iPod Touch OS 3.1 Comes with Big Accessibility Enhancements
iPhone OS 3.1 has arrived with some tremendous accessibility features. One is,
of course, the accessibility of the third-generation 32GB and 64GB iPod Touch
devices, but there are plenty of new features for iPhone users to sink th
Screenless Switchers/Mac-cessibility Special Edition Podcast - Squeaky Dolphin
Noises
In this special joint episode of the Screenless Switchers and Mac-cessibility
Round Table podcasts, our knights discuss the Apple media event on 9/9/09, just
after it ended, including VoiceOver on the new iPod T
VoiceOver on iPhone 3GS Apple Video
Apple has posted a video showcasing the VoiceOver screen reader on the iPhone
3GS.
Click here to watch or if you'd like to read more about iPhone 3GS access
features, Click here
Enjoy!
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Frotz 1.3 for iPhone Has Been Optimized for Visually Impaired Users
Many visually impaired computer users are familiar with interactive fiction,
(also known as adventure games), in which you take on the role of the main
character and attempt to make your way through the obstacles, conflicts, and
iTunes 10.4.1 is Released with VoiceOver Fixes
Apple has released an update to iTunes, it's flagship media management and
storefront software. The release notes list VoiceOver fixes among the changes in
version 10.4.1, which should please users who have struggled with version 10.4
in recent weeks.
Steve Jobs Steps Down As CEO of Apple Inc.
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:?I have always said if
there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as
Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has
come.?I hereby r
Steve Jobs Steps Down As CEO of Apple Inc.
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my
duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know.
Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby r
Looktel Releases Money Reader 2.0
On Sept. 27, 2011 Money Reader version 2.0 from Looktel will officially go live.
While version 1.0 was ground-breaking in itself in its brilliance in accuracy
and ease of use, version 2 takes this app to a whole new level.
Several new currencies are now suppor
Maccessibility Live Stream of Apple press event
Today at 1 PM eastern, 10 AM pacific, Apple will be holding a press event to
announce their newest iPhone and the latest version of the iOS operating system.
The regulars of the Maccessibility Round Table Podcast will be live streaming
at that time
Maccessibility Live Stream of Apple press event
Today at 1 PM eastern, 10 AM pacific, Apple will be holding a press event to
announce their newest iPhone and the latest version of the iOS operating system.
The regulars of the Maccessibility Round Table Podcast will be live streaming
at that time
Steve Jobs Passes Away
It is with the utmost sadness that we must report the news of Apple Inc.
co-founder Steve Jobs's passing today, just six weeks after he stepped down as
CEO of the company he helped found over thirty years ago.
Those of us who work to provide content for Mac-cessibility are
The Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast #16 - 4S is "For Steve"
In episode #16, the knights share their thoughts on the loss of the man who made
so many new things possible for all of us. After, as Steve Jobs would have
undoubtedly wanted, we discuss the latest addition from Cupertino to delight
A
The Lives He Touched...
Many members of the visually impaired community who have contributed in one way
or another to this web site, and the greater VI Apple community at large, have
shared their thoughts on the tragic loss of Steve Jobs. We offer this glimpse
into the lives he touched as our trib
Review - A Look at Accessibility and VoiceOver in iOS 5
The day has arrived! iOS 5 will be released today for supported iPHone, iPod,
and iPad devices. You can find out about the most compelling accessibility
enhancements, especially those in VoiceOver in A Look at Accessibility and
VoiceOver in i
AppleTV Software 4.4 Includes VoiceOver Enhancements
With the other software releases Apple has rolled out this week comes a new
update to the iOS software which powers the AppleTV. Along with new features
that provide access to movie trailers, National Hockey League coverage, etc, are
some improv
Xcode 4.2 Provides Enhanced Accessibility with VoiceOver
Among the avalanche of updates released by Apple this week was a new version of
Xcode. The latest changes to Apple's integrated development environment for Mac
OS X and iOS includes vast improvements to access for VoiceOver users.
In general
AppleTV VoiceOver Activation Clarification
We previously reported on a new feature in the AppleTV software version 4.4
which permits a triple-click of the Play button on the AppleTV remote to
activate VoiceOver. This information was based on several reports from a couple
of sources, but this infor
The Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast #17 - iOS 5 and Other THings
In this episode of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, the knights discuss
the latest features of iOS 5 (including VoiceOver), accessibility improvements
in Xcode 4.2, VoiceOver changes in AppleTV 4.4, Siri, and the new iPho
Upcoming - A Special Question and Answer Edition of the Round Table Podcast
When? - 29/October/2011 1:00 PM ET, 10:00 AM PT
Who? - The Knights of the Round Table Podcast
What? - A special live recording of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast,
where we answer questions from listeners on anythi
The Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast #18 - Questions Questions Questions
In episode 18 of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, the knights answer
questions submitted by users via email and Twitter. Topics range from advice for
new switchers, productivity, use of iOS and Mac applications, an
GarageBand for iOS gains Improved Accessibility with VoiceOver
Apple recently updated GarageBand for iOS. Among the changes and improvements
are the ability to use the application on iPhone or iPod touch devices, as well
as VoiceOver accessibility.
The update leverages new VoiceOver features that
Apple Donates iPads to Assist Disabled Oregon Voters
AppleInsider reports that Apple recently donated five iPads to the US state of
Oregon to test out their use in assisting disabled voters to cast their ballots.
The iPads were replace the bulkier and less convenient laptop solution the state
has
iOS Developer Makes the Case for Accessibility
iOS developer Matt Gemmell recently wrote a piece which makes the case for
third-party developers to ensure accessibility of their iOS applications, as
well as the ways in which they can easily do so. It is a must-read for
developers considering appli
Digit-Eyes On Sale for the Holidays
In celebration of the season, Digital Miracles, L.L.C. is offering a 33% holiday
price reduction on its popular Digit-Eyes application, making it $19.99.
The Digit-Eyes iPhone app is a tool for blind and low-vision users to identify
and label products and other
DanKam Tackles Helping Users with Color Blindness
A new iPhone app, DanKam, is an experimental new way of filtering input from the
iPhone's camera or from previously taken photographs to make the colors more
discernible to users who are color blind.
The app provides a variety of experimental solut
Apps for Children with Communication Difficulties by Smarty-Ears
We've recently been made aware of an assistive technology software company
named Smarty-Ears LLC., which develops a range of iOS apps to assist children
with language or communication difficulties. Smarty-Ears' apps are designed to
News Corp Launches iPad Publication Sans Accessibility
With much fanfare, News Corp launched its long anticipated and much hyped iPad
publication The Daily.
This new vision of journalism is a blend of multiple traditional news mediums
into an iPad app, incorporating textual, video, audio, and inte
The Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast #11 - Autobots Don't Read; or, the 800
Pound Inaccessible Gorilla
In this episode, our knights discuss The Mac AppStore, the inaccessibility of
e-reader apps, the launch of iPhone 4 on Verizon, audio games, the increasing
numbers of assistive technology apps
Audible Samples Now Available Accessibly on iOS Devices
Audible.com recently updated its mobile web site. Part of this new design is the
ability to sample Audible titles on iOS accessibly. Simply tap the Excerpt
graphic beside any title and the sample begins playing.
The mobile version of the site
The Mac-cessibility Outside the Box Podcast #1 - Interview with Adam
Christianson
The Mac-cessibility Outside the Box podcast is a chance to hear what the
mainstream Apple media's perceptions are of Apple's accesibility efforts, as
well as get a fresh perspective on what Apple has accomplished thu
DropBox Now Entirely Inaccessible On Mac OS X
It has recently come to our attention that DropBox, the popular cloud storage
solution used by many Mac users, visually impaired or otherwise, is now
essentially impossible to setup by VoiceOver users on the Mac platform.
Previously, the application wa
Inkling Textbook Application Commits to Accessibility
Inkling for iPad is a platform for interactive textbooks, built specifically for
iPad. It turns paper-based textbooks into interactive learning experiences while
staying compatible with printed textbooks for classroom use. Inkling is a
complete
Editorial - Blind Faith: A Decade of Apple Accessibility
In a new editorial, we take a look at the width and breadth of Apple's
commitment to accessibility over the last ten years, and try to dispel some of
the myths, rumors, and misconceptions which persist in the visually impaired
community abou
Accessible Chess, Checkers and Variations Thereof for iOS
iOS developer Marcel Nijman has recently updated his assortment of chess and
checkers games for iOS to include VoiceOver support. Besides traditional
versions, several variations, such as Chinese Chess, are available as well.
With increasin
Garmin StreetPilot GPS Solution Adds VoiceOver Accessibility
Garmin StreetPilot, a GPS navigation solution for iOS devices, has been updated
to version 6.5.4. The developer notes that this version is now VoiceOver
accessible.
The app offers all the features one would expect, along with some unique
Twitterific for Mac 4.0 Is Released Sans VoiceOver Accessibility
The IconFactory has released the much anticipated Twitterific 4.0 for Mac OS X.
Though Twitterific was one of the first OS X Twitter clients to incorporate
accessibility, the application has taken a huge step backward with this relea
Twitterific Developers Respond to Comments on Lack of Accessibility in Version
4.0 for OS X
Earlier today, we reported on the lack of accessibility in Twitterific for Mac
in its most recent version, noting that it was a significant step backward from
the previous version in this regard.
Responding
Saline Reporter Posts Story on how an iPad Changed a Little Boy's Life
The Saline Reporter, a publication servicing Saline, Michigan and the
surrounding area, posted a touching story about Taylor Parrish, a young autistic
boy, whose life has been transformed by the introduction of the iPad into hi
Shredder iOS Chess Application Gains Accessibility
Previously, we reported on a collection of chess and checkers games that had
recently become accessible with VoiceOver. Now, Shredder, a chess app for iOS
devices, has been updated, and among the application's new features is
accessibility support
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Releases iOS App
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) has released an iOS application.
The RFB&D Audio app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It provides
access to RFB&D's downloadable DAISY formatted books. RFB&D members can explore
RFB&D’
Random House Titles Come to iBooks
The last significant hold out from Apple's iBooks store, Random House, has
decided to shift to the agency model now used by Apple and others and make their
titles available.
This is a fantastic development for visually impaired book lovers, providing
unparalleled
The Mac-cessibility ROund Table Podcast #12 - Lions, and iPads, and Macs, oh
My!
In this episode of the Mac-cessibility ROund Table Podcast, our knights discuss
the newly unveiled iPad II, the new publicly available details on Apple's
upcoming Mac OS X 10.7 Lion release, the new MacBook Pros, and
Stem Stumper, a new and exciting accessible game
Ananse Productions has just released a new accessible puzzle game for IOS called
Stem Stumper. The basic premise of the game is that you are Mimea, a vine who
needs fertilizer to grow. You navigate around a garden, avoiding or destroying
obstacles
Editorial - Memoirs of a Blind Switcher: 5 Years On
In a new editorial, John Panarese offers a follow up to his original piece
exploring the trials and triumphs of switching from Windows to Mac OS X. He
revisits the state of Apple accessibility five years on, and covers the ways in
which things ha
Concerns Over Microsoft Acquiring Skype
It has been widely reported today that Microsoft is acquiring Skype, the popular
audio, video, and text chat service for an estimated $8.5 billion.
This is, and should be, troubling to many Mac and iOS users. Microsoft has shown
a distinct disinterest in adh
Editorial - Crossroads: Rekindling the Accessible Ebook Discussion
In Crossroads: Rekindling the Accessible Ebook Discussion, we offer some
thoughts on the choices visually impaired users will need to make regarding the
ways in which they obtain printed materials in accessible formats over the
com
How to install Dropbox on the Mac using VoiceOver
The popular Cloud service Dropbox is a great way to back up important files, and
keep those files in sync across multiple devices. Unfortunately, installing
the Dropbox client on the Mac using VoiceOver has been problematic at best.
When you open
Mac-cessibility Live Coverage of WWDC Keynote Address
At 10:00 AM PDT, Apple wil be holding its World Wide Developers Conference
Keynote address. Hosted by Steve Jobs, Apple will be pulling the wraps off of
iOS 5, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, and its new iCloud service. You can listen to the
Mac-cessibilit
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