Talking Tech for December 22 2015

AccessWorld for December 2015

 

Product review of Speak Easy,a review of Making Windows 10 Easy to See, how far Blind Fold Kid Friendly games has come etc.

 

http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw1612toc 

 

Tripview Sydney/Melbourne VoiceOver Scrolling Bug Fixed

 

The bug which caused VoiceOver users to have the page scroll back to previous times when looking at a trip has now been fixed in the latest update.

 

First Week in December: Apple updated Os versions Across the Board

 

Apple has updated OS’s for Apple TV 4th generation, iOS 9.2, watch os 2.1, and Os X 10.11.2.

 

Apple Releases iOS 9.2 with a number of accessibility fix’s (Applevis)

 

http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-ios-news/apple-releases-ios-92-number-fixes-blind-and-low-vision-users 

iOs 9.2: Braille displays connectivity are now more stable.

Apple tv 4 ben 9.1: Siri alert sound gone, volume up/down sound gone, and Siri can now search for music.

 

Apple Releases Battery Case for the iPhone 6s giving an Extra 25 Hours

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/12/08/apple-debuts-smart-battery-case-for-iphone-6s-extends-life-up-to-25-hours- 

 

updated Remote app for iOS now works with the Apple TV 4 generation

 

Great for parents who are blind as the parental pin number entered in to the Remote app is only heard on local device (using head phones), rather than being heard through the Apple TV/TV speakers.

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/12/08/apple-tv-remote-support-new-apple-tv/ 

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Mosen Consulting Releases Apple TV 4 Generation with VoiceOver

 

Excellent book.

 

http://mosen.org/index.php/mosen-consulting-ebook-apple-tv-4th-generation-with-voiceover/

Talking Tech for December 15 2015

VA Employment Services

 

Interview with Jordan Ashby (Vision Australia Employment Services) to explain what VA Employment services is all about, and how to contact the service for further information/assistance.

 

Catch Up With The Vision Australia Summer of Reading Webinar 

 

If you missed this webinar held on the 2nd of December 2015, here is the page to get access to the Youtube version, transcript, and book recommendations.

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/about-us/news-and-media/latest-news/news/2015/12/04/vision-australia-s-top-tips-for-summer-holiday-reading-from-our-latest-webinar 

Victor Stream Reader 4.6 software Update

 

Record Internet Radio and mass delete podcasts.  In addition, the podcast links for Vision Australia feeds has been fixed.

 

http://support.humanware.com/en-australia/support/victor_reader_stream_new_generation/victor_reader_stream_new_generation_software 

Windows 10 Essentials for uses of the NvDA Screen Reader

 

http://addons.nvda-project.org/addons/wintenApps.en.html 

Smart Phones are Revolutionising Indoor Navigation for the Vision impaired.

 

http://www.cnet.com/news/startup-wayfindr-aims-to-help-the-visually-impaired-get-around/#ftag=CADf328eec 

QSeek from Accessible Apps Released

 

With Control+Alt+Q look up a definition of a word, check your spelling, get stock info, translate a phrase in to your language, Consult wikipedia etc.

 

http://getaccessibleapps.com/qseek/

Talking Tech for December 8th 2015

Christmas Ideas: Vision Australia Equipment Solutions

 

Daylight  Foldi Desk Lamp

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/daylight-foldi-portable-desk-lamp 

 

3x LED Pocket Sliding hand-held Magnifier

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/3x-pocket-led-sliding-magnifier 

 

Umbrella With Torch

 

Just had to put this one in.

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/umbrella-with-torch-handle 

 

Big Button Cordless phone

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/shop/product-list/product-detail/big-button-cordless-phone 

 

My Christmas Ideas

 

Amazon, Apple, and Audible Gift cards

 

Always a great idea especially for people who purchase lots of digital content.

 

Blues Digital Sparks Microphone

 

Great microphone that you can use on iOS via the lightening connector cable or on Mac or Pc via the USB connector cable.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/HF130ZM/A/blue-microphones-spark-digital-microphone-with-lightning-connector?fnode=878e1d71d7b96af7df7be74fb609ccfe02645243f7e5e38d1fb875cf060a23693476eb782472ee9a64df1330e14827a4893abd5c7cc1a73978c42cf512c522f04fe308b0e2c8cc88c30480889c5533edd8f47249552e725ab61f5696a7e943ff 

 

Beats Pill 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers

 

These speakers are great: good sound for a small portable speaker, plug in to another device via 3.5mm out, charge another device from the speaker itself, and connect two Pills together via NFC.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MH9M2X/A/beats-by-dr-dre-pill-20-speaker?fnode=3a04496f10c1f7d3775df3434ba618d73cac7e18badd19fb387b1144ccc451aee7221c504f104162807b86dbf47f47242bcc84fee381b64c363727f02895b27358934165adf38a3a35a6f03c9ab695272ba5d203a88c20efd25b3a3ee4d67176 

 

Apple tv 4th Generation

 

Fantastic accessible streaming box, and of course, a fully accessible app and game console: great if you are a parent.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv 

 

iPod touch

 

Entry level device in to the iOS eco system.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/ipod-touch/ 

 

iPHone 6s

 

Had to recommend an iPhone of course.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/watch/ 

 

Apple watch

 Still finding mine very useful.

 

Note - two sizes 38mm and 42mm, plus you need an iPhone 5s and above.

 

http://www.apple.com/au/watch/ 

 

Apple watch bands

 

For those that have an Apple watch already, don’t forget you can get different bands.

 

Chargers and Cables

 

Sounds odd, but giving people an extra charger for work or a couple of extra cables that they can use to plug their devices with isn’t a bad idea.

Talking Tech for Dec 1 2015

Document Accessibility Toolbar From Vision Australia Digital Access Release Dec 3 2015

 

On the 3rd of December (International Day for Persons with a Disability), the Vision Australia Digital Access team will be releasing the Document Accessibility Toolbar for checking and creating accessible Word documents.

 

On the radio program, Stephen Jolley interviews Neil King (Manager of Digital Access) about the Document Access Toolbar.

 

 

https://www.visionaustralia.org/dat 

 

Reminder about VA Summer Of reading Webinar, Dec 2 2015 at 7:30PM ESD.

 

https://www.visionaustralia.org/about-us/events/event/2015/12/02/default-calendar/register-now-for-vision-australia-s-summer-holiday-reading-webinar 

Reminder that the Vision Australia Connect App is also available on Android.

 

Direct url forVision Australia Connect in the Play Store:

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.visionaustralia.connect 

 

FSCast 117: Freedom Scientific Merge with Optelec

 

Business as usual for both companies for the moment, more to come next year.

 

http://www.freedomscientific.com/About/FSCast/FullListing#Episode117 

 

ABC iView with Audio Description now available on the web

 

You can now access and watch ABC iView Audio Description via the web making it available to a much wider audience.

 

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/ad 

 

Apple pay launch’s in Australia from November 19 2015

 

From the Sydney Morning Herald, info on Apple Pay which currently only works with directly issued American Express cards.  Apple pay is convenient, secure, private, and accessible.  See my auto demo of Apple pay after the SMH link.

 

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/apple-pay-launches-in-australia-without-national-banks-20151118-gl267c.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nc&eid=socialn%3Atwi-13omn1677-edtrl-other%3Annn-17%2F02%2F2014-edtrs_socialshare-all-nnn-nnn-vars-o%26sa%3DD%26usg%3DALhdy28zsr6qiq 

Apple Pay demo:

 

http://s37.podbean.com/pb/cfec1d07f92433a7b5e324249991b378/565a4f21/data1/fs54/339150/uploads/ApplepaypaymenttransactiononiPhoneandApplewatch.mp3 

Talking Tech for november 17 and 10 2015

Talking Tech for November 17 2015

 

Updates From Me:

 

Talking About the Apple tv on the Tech Doctor with Dr Robert Carter and David Woodbridge

 

http://www.dr-carter.com/?p=392 

Completed my 21 podcast series on the Apple tv 4th generation using VoiceOver

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com 

Great time last week Talking To ATUg

 

Next meeting of ATUG in February 2016.

 

Android Ware: Audio Feedback

 

Audio feedback for   Android ware .

 

Need to have someone with sight turn it on, very primitive, and will only work with the LG Urbane 2nd addition.

Can turn on Power button to hang up a call, but need sighted assistance to turn it on.

Can make/receive calls, send sms messages, use cards, but no information on accessing apps.

 

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/11/13/audio-feedback-a-new-accessibility-option-will-let-your-android-wear-watch-talk-back-to-you/ 

Google support page:

 

https://support.google.com/androidwear/answer/6321348 

 

Vision Australia Webinar: Holiday Summer Reading

 

vision-australia-s-summer-holiday-reading-webinar

 

Register now for Vision Australia’s Summer Holiday Reading webinar

Details

Date

2 December 2015

Time

7:30 PM

Contact

Vision Australia

Address

Webinar, Online, National

Phone

1300 84 74 66

Email

webinar@visionaustralia.org

Overview

Don’t sweat, we’ve got your books covered this summer! Following the success of our recent Dreaming of Streaming webinar, we are hosting another webinar for our community. This time, we are focusing on top summer holiday reading tips and tricks for people who are blind or have low vision. 

More information on the webinar, including panellists, to come soon!

Save the date: Wednesday 2nd December at 7.30pm AEDT. 

How to join: the webinar will be held online and it’s free to register. Your own internet usage charges will apply.

Registrations are now open: get in quick as limited places are available.

To register for the Vision Australia webinar, enter your details in the online form here. Any questions? Email us at webinar@visionaustralia.org. 

 

A New daisy Player available from Talking Mp3 Players web site:

 

http://www.talkingmp3players.com/Talking-Daisy-Book-Media-Player_p_75.html Podcast on the daisy player:

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5Txao1DiiuvR3VndlN4dU56cEE/view 

 

A Tip on Using the Va Connect App

 

If you 1 finger double tap and hold on a book title, you can download the book rather than streaming it and also have the option to return the book.

This info doesn’t appear to be in the help info within the app itself.a

 

Apple updates the software on the Apple tv 4th Generation

 

http://9to5mac.com/2015/11/09/apple-tv-tvos-software-update/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+9To5Mac-MacAllDay+%289+to+5+Mac+-+Apple+Intelligence%29 

Some other Apple tv bits and pieces

 

1. You can use the 3rd gen remote on the new Apple tv,

2. If you Apple tv is on, you’ll get a 20 percent low battery warning and a remote charing when plugging back in the Siri remote,

3. Need to ask Netflix to turn on Audio Description at their end to use it on the new Apple tv, and

4. iBlink radio from Serotek is also available on the Apple tv.

 

ACB radio MainMenu for November 6: all about android

 

http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/viewshow.php?showid=382 

KNFB Reader compared on both iPhone and Android on Cool Blind Tech

 

https://www.coolblindtech.com/knfb-reader-compared-on-both-android-and-ios/ 

iPad pro now available

 

http://www.imore.com/apples-ipad-pro-now-available-order-online

 

Talking Tech for November 10 2015 

 

JAWS 17 Released

 

What Is New In JAWS 17 - What IS New Page

 

http://www.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew 

 

New App For ACB (American Council for the Blind) Radio

 

http://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=13683 

 

New Game From Kid Friendly Software: Blindfold Breakout

 

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Official Australian Cricket app: broken/fixed for accessibility

 

Apple tv 4 Generation some points

 

What is the Apple tv? Streaming box.

New box overall new features:

Siri touch remote,

ability run apps.

32gb and 64gb models.

 

Other points:

 

Apple TV 4th Generation  notes

 

1. VoiceOver doesn’t come up automatically when first setting up: need to press menu button 3 times (triple click).

2. No Bluetooth keyboard support at all.

3. Odd keyboard layout: continuous row of letters.

4. iOS Remote app including Apple watch Remote app not compatible.

5. No default podcasts or radio app.

6. Netflix audio description doesn’t appear to work.

7. VoiceOver breaking up when reading out help text for Siri.

8. Siri currently can’t search in music or apps: only movies, TV shows, and Netflix in australia.

 

Using Siri

1. Siri doesn’t talk back to you like on iPhone unless your using VoiceOver,

2. To see a list of things Siri can do press the Siri button,

Search movies or tv shows:

Search for actors or directors you like,

Control playback: play from beginning, pause this, go back 10 minutes, what did they say?

open apps,

Ask about weather, sports, and stocks,

3. Hold down Siri button, speak command and then release.

 

 

Talking tech for November 3 2015

 

My NDIS Conference Experience from Oct 26 to 29 Oct 2015 On The Apple iHouse Stand

 

Presenting at the Apple accessible house stand at the NDIS conference.

 

Link to the Apple iHouse apps and hardware demonstrated:

 

http://www.ndisconference.com/apple-accessible-house.php 

 

The Vision Australia I-Access Online Service Now Has a Web Short-Cut

 

http://ia.va.org.au 

 

More Exciting News About VA Library I-Access

 

Vision Australia now has it’s own VA Connect iOS app for listening to books and Newspapers.

 

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JAWS 17 Released

 

What Is New In JAWS 17 - What IS New Page

 

http://www.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew 

 

FSCast Podcast 115 with more news on JAWS 17

 

http://www.freedomscientific.com/FSCast/rss.xml 

 

Apple tv Fourth Generation Released

 Just to let you know briefly that the new Apple tv 4th generation has been resale and we will spend some of the show next week talking about it in-depth.

Very exciting, fully accessible game console plus iTunes Movies/TV shows etc. 

 

In the mean time, here is a demo of the new Apple tv unboxing and description done by me.

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/5tprxn/Appletv4gendemosetup.mp3

Talking Tech for October 27 2015

Another Great Game: The Blind Legend

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-blind-legend/id973483154?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8

 

Blind Fold Balling from Blind Kids Friendly Software

 

A really great free game with in-app purchases.

 

http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/blindfold-bowling 

 

Attention, all Audio Description users! In Sydney

 

Ericsson Broadcast and Media Services creates audio description for:

•       Feature films

•       Short films

•       Promotional DVDs

•       Film festivals

•       Online videos

•       Television

 

We want to hear what you think of the examples of Audio Description you’ve experienced so far, including anything produced by us (or when we were operating as Red Bee Media Australia). If you haven’t yet viewed any programs or films with our Audio Description, we’d like to show you some brief examples and hear any feedback you have to offer.

 

We invite you to attend a Consumer Forum on Saturday 14th November so we can hear your views and exchange ideas in an informal, friendly discussion at our Sydney office, based in Rosebery.

 

Attending from Ericsson will be in-house audio describers Jo Ellis and Frances Mathey, Client Liaison Manager Iain Humphrey and a member of our technical team to set up our clips and record the event.

 

Please note, any recording of our discussion will be used strictly within Ericsson for reference purposes only.

 

This event is hosted solely by Ericsson and not in conjunction with any broadcaster, content producer or legislative body.

 

The discussion will be followed by light refreshments.

Places are limited, so please RSVP if you’d like to come along and contribute to the discussion!

 

When:                   10:00am-12:00pm, Saturday 14th November 2015

Where:  Ericsson Broadcast and Media Services, 5-11 Mentmore Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018

 

How to get here:

-       Link to map (please note, Ericsson is still listed on the map as Red Bee Media Australia): https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Red+Bee+Media+Limited/@-33.911735,151.2049525,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xad11962b432f3d01

-       If you will be arriving by car, there is secure, off-street parking inside our front gate, where there will be someone waiting to greet you.

-       If you are using public transport, our office is a 15-minute walk from Green Square station on the Airport Line.  From Green Square Station, you can also take Bus 309 from the Botany Road stop opposite the station (Stop 201715) to Botany Road near Epsom Road, Zetland (Stop 201717), and then walk left up Epsom Road and turn right onto Mentmore Avenue in 125m.

-       If you are coming from Redfern Station, you can walk to Regent Street after Redfern Street (Bus Stop 201622) and catch Bus 309 as above.

-       If you are coming from Central Station, you can catch Bus 343 from outside the station on Elizabeth Street near Kippax Street (Stop 20180) to Rothschild Ave opposite Cressy Street in Rosebery (Stop 201835). Walking from there, you turn right from Rothschild Ave into Cressy Street, then take the first right into Mentmore Avenue.

 

Please let us know if you need any further assistance in finding the venue, otherwise there will be someone waiting to greet you at the front of the Ericsson Building.

 

RSVP:   By Friday 6th November 2015

To Jo Ellis and Frances Mathey, Audio Describers at Ericsson Broadcast and Media Services jo.ellis@ericsson.com frances.mary.mathey@ericsson.com

 

A Day In My Life Using Apple Products Apple Store Workshop Oct 29 2015 at 5PM

 

I will be presenting at the Brisbane Apple Store on October 29 at 5pm on how I use Apple products during the course of the day: should be lots of fun.

 

https://concierge.apple.com/events/R466/david-woodbridge-vision-australia/6059843407223095560/en_AU 

 

KNFB Reader Comes to the Google Play Store

 

We have had the KNFB Reader OCR app for iOs for quite a while, now it is the turn for the Android platform.  According to the Play Store, the first 25 scans are free then you have to purchase the app.

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensotec.knfbreader 

 

In The Future, How Will We Talk To Our Technology

 

An interesting article on the future of talking to our mobile devices.

 

http://www.wired.com/2015/09/future-will-talk-technology/

Talking Tech for October 20 2015

New Accessible Technology Users Group

 

A new group has recently formed called the Accessible Technology Users Group (ATUG).  This will be an on-going group meeting on the second Wednesday of the month.

 

Guest speakers will be presenting to us on all sorts of subjects to do with accessible technology for those who are blind or have low vision – from Microsoft to Apple products – iPhones and androids – - Apps – zoom text to gadgets that enhance our daily lives.

 

The meeting begins at 7:30 pm eastern daylight saving time and concludes at 9:00 pm.

 

There is no cost to join the group just the cost of the call.

 

To join the meeting you will need to dial yourself in using the following phone number and access code:

 

Dial-in Number:

03 8672 0100

Participant Access Code:

767530 then press hash.

 

We request anyone participating by phone to call five minutes before the start of the meeting if possible to avoid disruption.

 

For further information about this meeting please email Susie Barrington

susiebarrington@bigpond.com

 

If you know of anyone else who may enjoy and benefit from any of our discussions then by all means tell them about this group.  Give them Susie’s email address.  This group is for everyone who wants to learn more and to find out what resources are out there for those who are blind or have low vision.

 

This group is not affiliated with any organisation.

 

Apple Updates Siri Resource Page

 

Ever wondered what commands you can use with Siri, this is a fairly comprehensive list from Apple itself.

 

http://www.apple.com/iOS/Siri 

 

A Siri Tip

 

Disable “Hey Siri” by Putting your iPhone Screen face Down.

 

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/09/temporarily-disable-hey-siri-by-putting-your-iphone-screen-down/ 

 

A Day In My Life Using “Hey Siri”

 

A podcast in a day of me using “Hey Siri”.

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/789i4s/HeySirioniPhone6s.mp3

 

Apple Updates Popular Apps Using VoiceOver Page

 

This is the US list for popular apps using Voiceover from Applevis.

 

http://www.applevis.com/blog/advocacy-apple-ios-apps-news/apple-updates-popular-apps-using-voiceover-app-store-collection 

 

Apple Updates iOs and OS X iWork Suite (Pages, Numbers and Keynote)

 

Accessibility improvements for VoiceOver users across Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.  In particular, ability to track changes and comments on both iOS and OS X.

 

http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-ios-apps-mac-apps-news/apple-updates-iwork-suite-major-accessibility-improvements 

Apple’s Updated OS X 10.11 El Capitan

 

Contains VoiceOver and low vision improvements.

VoiceOver: VoiceOver modifier keys, changes to interaction command, and Window Spots.

Low vision: wriggle mouse to locate mouse pointer.

 

Demo of changing the VoiceOver modifier keys:

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/jdivap/Demoososx1011changingVOmodifierkeys.mp3

 

Demo of new ways to interact:

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/mu5qn9/OSX1011newVoiceOverinteractingoptions.mp3

 

Demo of Window Spots:

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/txyjsk/OSX1011WindowspotsContentChooser.mp3

 

In particular, like with iOS 9, I really like the fact that you can use Notes to make checkable lists: very useful for crating shopping lists.

 

http://www.imore.com/os-x-el-capitan-review?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter 

 

Apple Releases New 21 and 27 Inch iMacs

 

4k ain 21 inch and 5k in 27 inch iMacs with improved performance and storage.

Also comes with Apple’s new Magic keyboard 2 and Magic Mouse 2 (which you can change when purchasing for the Magic Trackpad 2 which works better with VoiceOver as mouse doesn’t support VoiceOver).

 

Apple’s new Magic Keyboard 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and Magic mouse 2

 

All products can be paired by plugging in a lightening cable to the Mac, and now have a inbuilt rechargeable battery.

 

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/10/13/apple-magic-accessories-pairing/

Talking Tech for End of September and early to middle October

Talking Tech Sep 29 2015

 

ABC iView with Audio Description Update

 

Now available with Audio Described option on the Android Play Store.

 

According to Media Access Australia in a recent podcast from them, over 20.000 have used ABC iView since the the 15 month trial started in April 2015.

 

Considering it was only available on iOs, and recently Android, its a great number.

 

the ABC iView website should be supporting audio description late October or November, but no date has been announced.

 

So far I have listened to Glitch, Humans, and now currently Doctor Who.

 

A Small Number of Disney Audio Described movies on iTunes

 

In iTunes, if you type in “Blind Viewers” you will get a listing of several dedicated audio described movies.

 

A small number, but hopefully the start of better things to come.

 

Apps Specific for Seniors page Launched on the Australian iTunes Store

 

https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewFeature?id=1042199171&mt=8&mt=8&app=itunes&ls=1 

 

 

Keynote - Free Typing Tutor for Mac and Windows

 

Very excited that there is now a typing tutor application now available for the first time for the Mac that works with VoiceOver.

 

http://www.cfb.state.nm.us/Keystroke.html 

 

 

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT GPs app

 

This is a subscription based GPs app.  At the moment it’s being offered for $12.99 for a yearly subscription, but I believe after the first 500 downloads of the app, that the price of the subscription will increase dramatically.

 

Interesting app, although I’m not certain about why we need Altitude, why round abouts are identified as unnamed, and why include a Maps section if it’s not accessible.

 

One thing I do like is the orientation to an intersection: e.g. if its running left or right.

 

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Voice Dream Reader Now Available in the Android Play Store

 

This excellent app for reading out docs with text to speech for iOS, is now available for Android.

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=voicedream.reader

 

 

Access World for September 2015

 

The item of note in this issue was: Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac: a first look.

 

http://www.afb.org/aw/main.asp 

 

Games from kids friendly software

 

I’ve tried a few of these games in the past and found them quite good, but didn’t realise until recently that they have quite a few including:

 

Blindfold Blackjack,

Blindfold simon,

Blindfold dominos,

Blindfold pong,

Blindfold Hopper,

Blindfold Cryptogram,

Blind Video Poker,

Blindfold Sudoku,

Blindfold Sudoku mini, and

Blindfold racer.

 

And quite a few card games from Kid Friendly Games:

Blindfold Hearts,

Blindfold Spades,

Blindfold War,

Blindfold Solitair,

Blindfold Wildcard, and

Blindfold Crazy Eights.

 

 

Talking Tech for  first week of October 6 2015

 

Watch OS 2

 

Mail: Can now reply from watch.

Activity: get weekly stats via force touch.

Alarm: press Digital crown to snooze alarm or Friends button to stop.

FaceTime audio calling: can make/receive FaceTime audio calls.

Add groups of friends to Friends with the standard 12 contacts per friends group.

 Mute Stand Reminder for rest of day: great when your stuck in the car.

Time Travel: scroll digital crown on Clock Face to see current complications change in past or in the future: i.e. next Calendar item, Weather at 2PM etc.

Support for 3rd party complications.

New watch clock faces: time elapsed and Photos.

New colours in complications:

Switching from clock face to home screen, no interim jump to Clock on home screen.

Settings Glance: AirPlay options for choosing Apple watch speaker or BT device.

Can check Apple watch battery level from iOS 9 Notifications Today screen.

 

Siri:

Ask Siri to open a glance “open heart beat glance” or “open settings glance”.

Start a workout directly by saying “start Indoor Walk Workout”.

Get a definition of a word “define telephone”.

 

Settings:

NightStand.

Wake up watch mis-labelled but with new time setting.

 

Apple watch on iPhone renamed to watch and contains the new complications screen.

 

Issues:

Can set an alarm, but can’t edit or delete.

 

More about iPhone 6 3D Touch and Watch OS 2

 

How to use 3D Touch on iPhone 6s from iMore

 

http://www.imore.com/how-use-3d-touch-iphone-6s?utm_content=bufferca156&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

 

A demo from Jonathan Mosen concerning iPhone 6s Siri issues and a quick demo of 3d touch

 

https://soundcloud.com/jmosen/6splus 

 

An initial blog post from Applevis first 3 hours with the iPhone 6s

 

http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-assistive-technology-ios-iphone-opinion/three-hours-iphone-6s-voiceover-users-perspective 

 

Talking tech for 2nd week of Oct 2015

 

Catch up on Podcasts from September

 

Podcasts from me concerning iOS 9 and the Apple watch os 2 update

 

Watch os 2

Checking battery level of Apple watch from iOS 9 Notifications Today screen on iPhone,

Replying to email on the Apple watch,

Muting Stand Reminders for the day,

Demo of Night Stand mode and snoozing or stopping an alarm via the digital crown and friends buttons

Demo of Time Travel in watch os 2, and

Demo of upgrading from watch os 1.01 to watch os 2,

demo of accessing the new clock faces and a play around with the Time Lapse clock face in watch os 2

Demo of the slight change in watch os 2 to navigate between clock face and Home screen icons

Demo of using Siri and Glances in watch os 2

 

iOS 9

Demo of hand writing or Braille Screen Input if selected in VoiceOver practise in iOS 9,

Demo of the new text selection feature in VoiceOver, and

Hay Siri training tutorial.

 

http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com

 

Other Podcasts

 

Mac Cast podcast for Sep 24 2015: a chat about the upcoming Apple tv

 

http://www.maccast.com/erssxml 

Media Access Australia

 

An update of the aBC iView trial from April this year for 15 months and how it is progressing.

 

http://feeds.feedburner.com/RadioUpdatesForTheBlindAndVisionImpaired 

The Mosen at large podcast

 

Actually didn’t know this existed, but its Jonathan Mosen’s podcast feed on tech stuff which grabs his attention.

 

Besides the demo talking about Siri and 3d touch with the iPhone 6s, an interesting demo of live photos on the iPhone 6s and potential accessibility benefits.

 

http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:140299254/sounds.rss 

 

Other Podcasts to keep track of

 

Blind Bargains

Tech  Doctor

Main Menu

Mac Break Weekly

iOS Today