[Blindtlk] cell phone problems and question

[Beverly Hunter]

Hey Tony, thanks for the plug. I really appreciate that. Come in some time. 
We would love to have you. Maybe tonight at 7:00 PM Eastern? If you use 
prizmo, maybe you could help with the demonstration.  Just a thought.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Schnurr" <tcb_357 at att.net>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:33 PM
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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