[Electronics-talk] Android phones?

[Baracco, Andrew W]

Just make sure that whatever phone you get is running the latest version
of Android, currently 4.3, and that your carrier allows you to receive
updates as they roll out. This can get complicated because of the way
that the Android world works, namely, that manufacturers of devices can
install any version of Android that they wish, and especially with low
end phones, it is usually an older version that doesn't include the
latest accessibility improvements. The carriers can also get into the
act, by interfering with your ability to update firmware, because after
all, they sell phones, and they want you to buy new phones rather than
updating the phone that you have. Also, you can't count on the minimum
wage employee at your carrier's store to know anything about all this.
This is why many non geeks prefer Apple, because the stuff just works.

Andy


-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Walter Cone
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:45 AM
To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Android phones?

That depends on which android operating system you have.  I used android
2.1 and you need sighted assistance to go in to settings, accessibility,
check accessibility settings then talk back.  It has been a year or so
since I played with Android because I got an iphone but that sight
should help you get started and they have quite a users group on that
sight who will help you.


-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Anita Ogletree
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:24 AM
To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Android phones?

Could you tell my how I can get the Samsung Galaxy S3 to work?  What
else can I do to get control of the screen so that I can make selections
like setting up my home screen, making a call or getting online?

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:18 AM
To: Tracy Carcione; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Android phones?


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Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net> wrote:

>Is anyone happily using an Android phone?  I've been looking at the 
>Samsung offerings.  They're a lot more affordable than an iPhone, and 
>seem more available without signing a 2-year contract, too.  And 
>Android doesn't require me to join the Apple cult following, which 
>seems akin to joining the Moonies or something. But I keep hearing 
>questions about their accessibility.  The things I want to do are make 
>phone calls, look at websites, and stream online broadcasts.
>Thanks.
>Tracy
>
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