[Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question

[Jeanette Kutash]

Jamie, Depending on how you pay for your iPhone and your plan, there are
ways you can qualify for a loan and pay a small amount per month. It is how
my husband and I did this. Apple should be able to tell you about the
program that offers the loan and what you have to fill out to qualify. 

This meant for me that I upgraded from the 7 to the 10
. You turn off voiceover with three clicks of the power button instead of
three clicks of the home button. It is a toggle, so you turn on voiceover
with the same "three clicks of the power button."

As to the home button, there is haptic feedback which can be learned. If you
slide your finger from the bottom of the phone up, you should feel and hear
two haptic sounds. 

If you can use Dexcom with your phone you can master this challenge. I think
it just takes a little practice and getting used to. I wish you luck with
your decision and ask apple about their upgrade program, as if you qualify
it takes the worry about making that decision. Good luck.

Jeanette Kutash   

From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2020 4:52 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question

Hi all!  Our list has been pretty quiet for a while, so I thought I would
pose a question for everyone to help me decide on a new phone.  My iPhone 7
is starting to have issues with the charging port and battery life.  Before
something critical happens, I want to start hunting for a new phone.  I
can't risk not having a phone for my Dexcom.    I know the iPhone 8 is no
different than the 7, so I am wondering about the 10.  I understand that it
does not have the home button, so how does a blind person use it?  Also, how
do you turn the voice on and off, since we now do three presses of the home
button.  If you were me, would you upgrade to the 8 or go for the 10?  I may
not be able to afford the 10 right now though, but I am also wondering how
we can use it.  Thanks!

 

 
Jamie

 

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