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

Tue Dec 11 16:26:59 UTC 2012

That is always the question you asked when you try to make something better than what is currently available.

Jim

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On Dec 11, 2012, at 8:21 AM, "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco at va.gov> wrote:

> You're right as far as it goes, but the question that that entrepreneur will wrestle with, is whether he will be able to recupe his investment of time and money in light of the alternatives.
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of JIm Barbour
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 2:54 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Mobile Accessibility v2.0 is now available!
> 
> Narrator is part of the Surface RT tablet.  It is not currently on any Windows 8 phones.
> 
> This all being said, there's no reason why some smart entrepreneur shouldn't make a better screen reader than the one that comes with the OS and charge for it. We can either pay for it or not as we see fit.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 02:42:49PM -0800, Baracco, Andrew W wrote:
>> Another competitor, perhaps still off in the distance, is MS. The version of narrator shipping with Windows 8 is much more robust, and there is much talk that Narrator will be included on at least some of their tablets, and perhaps phones as well.
>> 
>> Andy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain
>> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 2:29 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Mobile Accessibility v2.0 is now available!
>> 
>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----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!
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Mobile Accessibility v2.0 is now available!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Mobile Accessibility v2.0 is now available!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Major upgrade which introduces support for tablet devices, Android 
>>>> Jelly Bean, two new applications and much more!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 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
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>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> For more information on Mobile Accessibility v2.0, check the user 
>>>> manual which is available at
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