[Electronics-talk] Mobile Accessibility v2.0 is now available!

[Christopher Chaltain]

I think choice and options are good. Just because Google thinks we know
what we need in a screen reader, doesn't mean they have all of the
answers. Competition is good, and if Code Factory can come up with some
new and better ways of doing things then I think we all benefit. I'm
worried that depending solely on the platform for screen reading might
stifle some innovation.

I can also see a scenario where Google won't be too interested in
getting Talk Back to work well with a competitors app, whereas Code
Factory may come up with some ways to make those apps accessible, like
maybe the kindle app. I know Amazon has some responsibility to make
their apps accessible, but if there are other ways to skin that cat, I
know I'd be interested in keeping my job while I'm waiting for each
individual company to get that message.

Besides, if code Factory's product is worth what they're charging then
they'll be successful. Otherwise they won't be. I'm rooting for Code
Factory just because I think options are good.

On 10/12/12 15:54, Baracco, Andrew W wrote:
> I think that Code Factory is to be commended for blazing the trail of making smart phones accessible, but like the Pony Express, it's time has passed.  There should be no need any more to have to pay for a 3rd party accessible solution to access a cell phone.
> 
> Andy
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 10:26 AM
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Mobile Accessibility v2.0 is now available!
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>> Mobile Accessibility v2.0 is now available!
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>>
>> Mobile Accessibility v2.0 is now available!
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>> Major upgrade which introduces support for tablet devices, Android 
>> Jelly Bean, two new applications and much more!
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>> Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain, December 10th, 2012
>>
>> Code Factory has once again responded to the wishes of its users in the 
>> latest v2.0 of Mobile Accessibility. This major release is the first to 
>> support Android tablets as well as new devices powered by the latest 
>> Android Jelly Bean operating system.
>>
>> "Since the release of v1.0 of Mobile
>> Accessibility, many users have been asking when we would provide 
>> support for tablets," explains Eduard Sánchez, CEO at Code Factory. 
>> "We're proud to extend support to Android tablets in v2.0, as well as 
>> support the latest Android phones, allowing users to take full 
>> advantage of the latest mainstream technologies available on the 
>> market."
>>
>> Jelly Bean is not only the fastest and smoothest version of Android, 
>> but it also includes major accessibility improvements. Code Factory 
>> spotted this opportunity to provide an improved user experience and 
>> v2.0 includes a new set of gestures to facilitate touch screen 
>> navigation.
>>
>> All users of Mobile Accessibility will be able to take advantage of our 
>> new Notes and Explorer apps, providing a fully accessible way to read 
>> and write notes and to explore files on the phone. In addition, all of 
>> our applications are now fully accessible with TalkBack.
>>
>> High quality Braille support has always been one of our main priorities 
>> at Code Factory. The Braille support in Mobile Accessibility has been 
>> refreshed with improved Braille connection, support for new Braille 
>> displays, improved text panning, and various other enhancements.
>>
>> Product Highlights:
>> * Support for tablet devices powered by Android.
>> * Support for Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) mobile devices.
>> * Two new applications: Notes and Explorer.
>> * All applications are now fully compatible with Talkback.
>> * Support for multiple-contact SMS messages.
>> * Support for writing long SMS messages (more than 160 characters).
>> * File download using the web browser is now supported.
>> * Braille: Support for Seika Braille displays.
>> * Braille: Support for cursor routing keys.
>> * Braille: Enhanced Braille panning.
>>
>> For detailed information on what's new in Mobile Accessibility v2.0 
>> check
>> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=2163268&msgid=179940&act=A9K
>> I&c=1030778&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.codefactory.es%2FMA%2Fen%2FMA_
>> manual_en.html%23_Toc341383273>http://www.codefactory.es/MA/en/MA_manua
>> l_en.html#_Toc341383273
>>
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>> For more information on Mobile Accessibility v2.0, check the user 
>> manual which is available at
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