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Home » iOS App Directory » Education

VO Starter

Submitted by AnonyMouse on 18 December, 2012 - 01:37
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Description of App

VO Starter is the first app to offer blind and visually impaired iOS users training on the built in screen reader, VoiceOver. For more information, visit our web site at iaccessibility.net
 

Version

2.0

Free or Paid

Paid

Compatibility

This is a universal app, so works natively on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 4

Accessibility Comments

Very accessible and is simple to use.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Other Comments

Thanks to Marco in making this aware to us. So we have now made an actual app entry for the app.

Here is a great comment from Kelly Sapergia in what he thought of the new app.

"I just finished going through this app, and for the most part liked the way things were presented. While I like using the built-in Voiceover Practice screen in the Settings screen, I think this app would be a good intro for people just starting out using VO.

I was glad there were a couple screens where you could practice typing on the onscreen keyboard, even though they recommend using Standard Typing (I personally prefer Touch Typing). Even though the Voiceover Practice screen says you can practice typing in that area, I was never able to do that, so I'm assuming that was an error on Apple's part. As for VO Starter, one part of the typing section confused me at first. I was prompted to type "ABC 123", so I typed it in, but didn't realize you had to put in a space after "abc". I wish this either had been indicated in the prompt, or that the space could've been dropped so you could type "ABC123" without spaces. As well, one thing I would've liked to have seen added in this section is an explanation of how the VO cursor works, since I'm still not used to correcting mistakes when typing in documents, but that might be a more advanced topic.

I also found some gramatical errors in the tutorial text, and the Resources section could've been formatted better with links you could tap on to bring up the websites mentioned, but for the most part this app was quite good."

I must admit along with Kelly had to say there were a few other things I would personally like to add for the developers of this fantastic app.

May I recommend that the Tutorial would jump directly in to the Buttons tutorial itself. What is the point of double tapping on the Begin button to only to teach how to use the double tap on a button?

So that was something else I had notice.

There are so much more I think we could see and would love to suggest. Like for the example perhaps the actual understanding of the Rotor and being able to rea characters or words for example.

However, this is the first release and what they bring to the table for those brand new users. I think this is a great way to start in how to use that VO on your device.

Great job to the developer and we can't wait to see for future releases of things to come.

By the way. A big thanks from the AppleVis Editorial Team of mentioning us with in the app itself! Thanks!

Link to VO Starter in the App Store

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Related Podcast

AppleVis has a podcast about this app

User Options

1 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.
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#1 Version 1.1

Submitted by AnonyMouse on 27 December, 2012 - 18:05.
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What's New in Version 1.1

 

It is good to see so many are enjoying VO Starter. This update addresses just a few issues.

 

1) corrects a typo
2) Fixes the iPad 2 and iPad Mini icon so it is not upside down on your home screen.

 

There will be a bigger update after the beginning of the year.

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#2 Version 2.0

Submitted by AnonyMouse on 28 February, 2013 - 20:10.
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What's New in Version 2.0

 

This version of VO Starter is the best one yet! Here is what you can expect with this update.

 

1)New lesson on segmented controls, and an expanded look at tables.
2) Start where you left off when you come back to the app.
3) iCloud support. Now, you can stop VO Starter on one device, and continue where you left off on another device.
4) There will now be sharing options, and the ability to rate the app in the app store. We would really like to know how you like the app, so let us know
5) a whole new look for Vo Starter

 

The next update will include new lessons, and a few in app purchase lessons. We hope you enjoy the app.

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