[Blindtlk] NFB Newsline app now available

[Jewel]

I was getting my newspapers thru the Read2Go app, but I will gladly turn to this app. It is much more organized and easier to get around newspapers and more. 
--Jewel

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 5, 2012, at 5:40 PM, "Chris Nusbaum" <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:

> Very exciting news!!! I will definitely download it! Thanks for the review,
> Ray!
> 
> Chris
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Ray Foret Jr
> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 8:34 PM
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> Subject: [Blindtlk] NFB Newsline app now available
> 
> Hi there.
> 
> Late last night, I got word from the Accessible IOS e-mail list that an app
> for NFB newsline had been put in the app store.  I got it and so far, hey,
> what can I tell yuh?  It works great.  The text of all publications is
> available, and also, TV listings.  One of the way cool things about doing
> the TV listings via the Newsline Mobile app is that unlike using the
> telephone, one can get spellings for items in a listing.  With respect to
> publications, that's one of the easiest parts of the app to use.  You can
> select from your states publications, or, if you wish, all of the
> publications on Newsline.  YOu can also edit your favorites right from the
> app also.  Once you've selected a publication and then an issue for it, you
> can select either a given section or the entire paper.  Either way, the
> articles are provided at the heading level so moving back and forth between
> them is really easy.  Going word by word and line by line is a matter of
> knowing how to navigate according to the standard Voice Over controls.  The
> tabs for controlling the app are at the bottom of the screen, so, finding
> the controls could not be easier.  I would, of course, not claim to yet know
> everything about the app, but, hey, I can tell you this.  For those of us
> who have an use and love our Iphones, it's a terrific way to help the NFB
> save money on the Newsline phone bill.  Not to mention which, using the app
> won't count against your talk minutes.
> 
> I guess maybe they'll be a version for the Android eventually, if there's
> not one already.
> 
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> 
> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> 
> Skype name:
> barefootedray
> 
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