[Electronics-talk] The iPhone

Fri Jun 15 13:32:54 UTC 2012

I would agree with the attached sentiment, in that an iPhone is going to
have more polished accessibility out of the box than an Android phone,
but an Android phone from a year and a half ago was probably running
Android 2.3. If you get a newer Android phone, one which runs Android
4.0 or can be upgraded to Android 4.0, then I think you'll find the gap
is even narrower. For example, the requirement to have a separate device
(like a keyboard, a D pad and so on) for navigation is no longer there.
Androind 4.0 also comes with Talk Back, and you can enable it without
sighted assistance. Accessibility on the Android platform is moving
quickly, so you need to be careful making comparisons from even a year
and a half ago.

On 15/06/12 07:53, Walter Cone wrote:
> Hi Frida,
> 
>      You are right about that.  I got an android phone a year and a half ago
> that was an android phone.  I can use it but can not take advantage of the
> many accessible features available because there is no keyboard and it is
> difficult to navigate.
> 
>      I am due for an upgrade and will probably get an Iphone.  Android has
> come along way but it just isn't as flexible accessibility wise as the
> apple.
> 
>      You are right about there accessibility department.  They do know about
> the AT&T free software but will not recommend phones that will be the best
> for a blind person to use.  If you don't know what you are doing you will
> get something you may not want or be able to use.
> Walt
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Frida Aizenman
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:29 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] The iPhone
> 
> I believe it is a family plan. A mistake was made because nobody knew about
> accessibility. They still don't!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Bloodsaw" <lbloodsaw2018 at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] The iPhone
> 
> 
>> Is his current phone part of the contract?  Can he just get another 
>> phone, even if he has to pay a little more?  How much would it cost if 
>> he cancelled his current contract in order to get an iPhone?  I have 
>> never had a cell phone plan, so I do not have a clue.  I think if it 
>> would be the same cost as buying an iPod, which starts at $199, then 
>> it might be worth just getting the phone.  Just a thought.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jun 14, 2012, at 5:36 PM, James Aldrich <jajkaldrich at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Perhaps this person could get an IPod or IPad to go along with the 
>>> present phone. They would be more than ready for an IPhone at time of 
>>> renewal.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jun 14, 2012, at 1:10 PM, "Frida Aizenman" 
>>> <aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> He is able to make calls and to write and receive text only because 
>>>> he can see some, but the phone doesn't talk at all. I don't know the 
>>>> model number he has.
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Baracco, Andrew W" 
>>>> <Andrew.Baracco at va.gov>
>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:38 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] The iPhone
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I am not sure about how the terms accessible and inaccessible apply 
>>>>> here.  If he is able to make calls and to write and receive text 
>>>>> messages, the phone is likely considered accessible.  I do not 
>>>>> think that this issue would be a factor that would change an upgrade
> policy.
>>>>> People often buy something like a phone, and then they see a phone 
>>>>> that a friend has, or whatever, and they decide that they want that
> phone.
>>>>> This is a matter of choice, and they may have to pay for making 
>>>>> that choice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Andy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Beverly 
>>>>> Hunter
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:49 AM
>>>>> To: Frida Aizenman; Discussion of accessible electronics and 
>>>>> appliances
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] The iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>> If the phone is inaccessible, he should be able to exchange it, but 
>>>>> I'm not sure about that.
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Frida Aizenman" <aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 9:43 AM
>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] The iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Good morning Everyone,
>>>>> I have a question about a teenage, legally blind friend, who at 
>>>>> Christmas time got an inaccessible phone from AT&T, and the only 
>>>>> thing he can do with it is text and send and received calls.
>>>>> His sighted brother got an iPhone. My question is, will my friend 
>>>>> have to wait till the contract runs its course to get an accessible 
>>>>> phone? or does anyone have a better option?
>>>>> Any help you can give is appreciated.
>>>>> Cordially,
>>>>> Frida
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