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FlickType half-screen and yearly subscription

Forum Topic by FlickType on Tuesday, September 25, 2018
… as yearly subscription option available on the App Store, with version 3.1. We've added a half-screen as well as a … Updates to FlickType: - Half screen mode now works with VoiceOver. Also introducing an additional "Minimal" keyboard … you can now disable it using the new "Multi-finger tap gestures" setting. - Changes to the Welcome screen content. …

FlickType Keyboard: Everything new since launching the system-wide keyboard

Forum Topic by FlickType on Monday, August 6, 2018
… you to everyone for your feedback and recommendations, with the help of all of you we can build a truly great … hints to mention the corresponding keys rather than the gestures. - Changed default emoji shortcuts. If you have … is inactive. - Added startup alert to inform users that VoiceOver is required. - Bugfixes - Fixed gesture issue where …

Initial Impressions of the iPhone

Forum Topic by Ekaj on Wednesday, April 4, 2018
… exactly what we were after, so he motioned for us to come with him and take a look. I ended up settling on an iPhone 7, and they immediately set up Siri and VoiceOver. Then they showed me some of the phone's basic … Face Time also seems to work well on there. I did some gestures, and they went well. I'm going for some more …

GarageBand on iOS: Accessibility case study and call to action

Forum Topic by Endarion on Sunday, April 8, 2018
… There are literally thousands of great things you can do with an iPhone, including making great music. Of course, with Voiceover being the amazing screen reader it is, there is no … right. All sliders seem to be clearly named and react to gestures as expected. I am including this positive example …

Apple Releases iOS 12; Bringing New and Enhanced Features and Performance Improvements

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, September 14, 2018
… of the general changes and new features in iOS 12; along with details of some new accessibility features and changes that VoiceOver and braille users can expect. ### The New Features … the ‘Hearing Devices’ button. #### Some Changes to Gestures for iPad Users With iOS 12, Apple has changed the …

Apple Watch Series 4 Review: More Screen and Power Should Make This the Apple Watch Blind Users Have Been Waiting For

Blog Post by David Goodwin on Thursday, October 11, 2018
… time to give it a second chance. After two weeks living with a 44mm Series 4, I am happy to report that I have not … large display for me as somebody who relies completely on VoiceOver. The same is definitely not true for Apple Watch … having more space available for performing multitouch gestures. If you want good examples, locating by touch the …

An Overview of Some of the New Features and Changes in watchOS 5

Podcast by AppleVis on Saturday, September 15, 2018
… management * The new Walkie-Talkie feature * New VoiceOver gestures to open Notification Center and Control … app itself on the Watch and yes that is available to you with the Series 2 Watch. It is in an easy spot. I believe I …

The Accessibility Bugs Introduced and Resolved in iOS 12 for Blind and Low Vision Users

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, September 14, 2018
… configuration, or use case; this is definitely the case with the one serious bug we have identified at the time of … bugs directly to Apple, as well as the best ways to do so. With all of the disclaimers out of the way, here are the new … possible to activate notifications on the Lock Screen with VoiceOver enabled. The options to clear and manage …

Voiceover Unusable with Learned Remote on Apple TV 4th Gen

Forum Topic by Steve on Saturday, February 3, 2018
… my old Apple TV Generation 2 a few months ago. He uses it with a Learned Remote as he finds the small Apple TV remote … to hold properly due to some mobility issues, and the Voiceover reads out the movie titles, descriptions etc very … the small Apple TV remote very well, and two finger rotor gestures on the small touch pad are out of the question. Due …

HomePod Review: Is it Really Worth the Price Tag?

Blog Post by Serina Gilbert on Friday, February 16, 2018
… experience to a whole new level. It comes equipped with Apple’s virtual assistant SIRI and a subwoofer and 7 … asking her what she can do and playing a song. ### Using VoiceOver with the HomePod If you are a VoiceOver user, the touch screen interface will have similar gestures that you are familiar with on your iOS device. On …

Scratching an Itch: 48 Hours with the 2018 iPad Pro and Smart Keyboard Folio

Blog Post by David Goodwin on Friday, November 23, 2018
… the iPad. Sporting a completely new and striking design with slimmer bezels than ever before, it is powered by a … doing things. I anticipated a learning curve with iOS and VoiceOver on iPad, maybe some different apps to find and … learned and become familiar with the keyboard shortcuts, gestures, and how VoiceOver works on iPad; I would have …

An Overview of Some of the New Features and Changes in iOS 12

Podcast by AppleVis on Friday, September 14, 2018
… * New, assignable commands for braille display users * New VoiceOver gestures on iPad * Changes to the Status Bar on iPad … Is … they haven’t changed it too much, as I like to read books with voice-over. … It also occurs to me that a lot of …

Alarmingly Accessible

Blog Post by PaulMartz on Monday, April 16, 2018
… and half-asleep spouse was unreceptive to a lecture on VoiceOver basics. I was in the shower, and of course we all … the onscreen Stop button while you stand in the shower with soaking wet hands. ### Don't Snooze Through this Section … labeled alarm around indefinitely and turn it on and off with SIRI. To create a labeled alarm, include the name in …

Off My Chest: Confessions Of An Apple Watch Lover

Blog Post by Morgan Watkins on Thursday, November 15, 2018
… the iPhone 4, and it took up residence in my shirt pocket. With its protective case, the dead weight was like an … and start to breathe comfortably again. Unfortunately, the VoiceOver volume on that first Apple Watch was more of a … as you suggested, and I would really like a few new gestures, in particular the Read All gesture. Oh, yeah. And, …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for January 2018

Blog Post by AppleVis on Thursday, February 1, 2018
… #### Huboodle (iOS, Free With In-App Purchases) > With SIX fun games, chat functionality, and 100% voiceover accessibility, Huboodle sets the standard for … play a card or draw from the deck. A complete guide to the gestures is included in the help. > Blindfold Wildcard tells …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for September 2018

Blog Post by AppleVis on Monday, October 1, 2018
… (iOS, Free) > In this game you can enjoy: > * A challenge with more than 500 levels to solve and unlock * 4 characters … compass will help you in larger mazes * You may play with VoiceOver or in High-Contrast mode Current Version: 1.4 … L gesture for the 2 minute Leo jump. * See Settings and Gestures for more and for customizing rewind/fast-forward …

The Tap Wearable Keyboard - The Most Portable Bluetooth Keyboard you'll ever use

Hardware or Accessory Review by jack on Sunday, November 18, 2018
… The keyboard itself actually consists of a wrist-strap with five touch-sensitive wrings, one for each of your … you are thrown various punctuation symbols, at which point Voiceover will announce, "new punctuation," and explain it to … 1 * e: 2 * i: 3 * o: 4 * u: 5 Then we get into two-finger gestures: * n: 1 and 2 * t: 2 and 3 * l: 3 and 4 * s: 4 and 5 …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for August 2018

Blog Post by AppleVis on Saturday, September 1, 2018
… phone in ways you've never imagined and challenge yourself with a series of mini-games that do not require the use of … thanks to the multiplayer mode. * Fully compatible with VoiceOver. * Simple and minimalist high-contrast design to … * Its a gesture-based UI alarm app. > How do I use it with gestures? > * Drag left or right to set alarm time. * Drag up …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for December 2017

Blog Post by AppleVis on Monday, January 1, 2018
… #### iSpending - Expense Tracker (iOS, Free With In-App Purchase) > If you are looking for the best … ease. > EasyReader is fully optimized for use with iOS VoiceOver and iOS supported Braille displays. Current … settings: Easy, Medium, and Hard. * Easy level uses three gestures. Medium level uses five. Hard level uses all eight. …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for April 2018

Blog Post by AppleVis on Tuesday, May 1, 2018
… widget that shows the next four upcoming birthdays. > With Birdees, you can import the birthdays right from your … Apple Watch health data, and offers complete support for VoiceOver and dynamic text. For more information about … it is! Using the standard QWERTY layout and 3 simple flick gestures, FlickType is the fastest available typing method …

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