[Blindtlk] cell phone problems and question

[Mike Freeman]

Absolutely right! There is a learning curve, however.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tony Schnurr
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 4:33 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] cell phone problems and question

Sarah,

If you are interested in the iPhone 4s; it is definitely accessible strait out of the box.  The iPhone comes with a screen reader called VoiceOver.  It is part of the operating system.  You do not need to purchase any add-ons to be up and talking.
I am totally blind and have been using the 4s for about 6 months.  I use it for text messages, browsing the web, Reading emails, identifying money, playing word games, calendar, reminders, dictionary, listening to podcasts, online radio, music and oh yes phone calls.
There is plenty of support out there for blind users.  Beverly Hunter has posted a chat group on the Conversation Station for newbie iPhone users at:  616-883-2999.  Select 1 for live chat then enter 2428#  This is every Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm est.

A great website for learning more about the accessibility of apple products including the iPhone and which apps are accessible is:
www.applevis.com

Good luck.

Tony
 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sarah
Sent: Tuesday, 17 April, 2012 15:36
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindtlk] cell phone problems and question

Hello everyone. I have had a refurbished Samsung Jack from AT&T for six months. The phone runs mobile speak for a smart phone. I have had some problems with the phone lately. The volume of the screen reader often changes while reading information. Also, while reading text messages, the phone often reads a message that I think I am then replying to only to discover I have replied to another message I received. This problem occurs frequently and can be embarrassing. Could there be a problem with mobile speak or the phone? My previous phone also had mobile speak and I did not have this problem. What can I do to solve this problem? AT&T was not willing to work with me on this. 
    I would also like some information about the iPhone 4S. Is it accessible enough for someone that is totally blind? Sighted family members that have  the 4S say it isn’t. If I purchase this phone, would it be accessible enough without the need to then purchase a braille display or an external keyboard to use with the phone? Thank you. 
    Sarah 
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