[Electronics-talk] iOS 7 handwriting feature

[Linda Bloodsaw]

The handwriting feature means that you can write on the screen with your finger.  For instance, from the home screen with handwriting toggled on, if your write a b, then all your apps starting with b will be in a list and you can choose the app you want.  Or on the unlock screen instead of touching the numbers to unlock you device, toggle handwriting on and you can write in the numbers with your finger.  There is a podcast on applevis.com done by David Woodbridge that talks about other places to use the handwriting feature.

> On Sep 28, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Snow White Dove <jlperdue3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> Sorry if this comes out weird but I'm dictating this as I'm getting ready for surgery Monday.
> What is the hand writing feature?
> Jenny
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 28, 2013, at 10:51 AM, A Kelly <gadgetgirlkelly at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi.  I have an iPad and iPod running IOS 7, and I am not sure if I like it.  I spent some time at an AT&T store debating whether or not to upgrade my 4S to IOS 7.  The AT&T rep said, in all honesty, IOS 7 will run fine on iPhone 4S, but not on iPhone 4.  I have spoken to numerous people running IOS 7 on iPhone 4 and they are not experiencing any issues, so difficulties may be hit and miss.
>> 
>> Since upgrading some devices to IOS 7, I have noticed the screen becoming more sensitive, causing VoiceOver to be jumpy.  To fix this, I went to settings, general, accessibility, scrolled down to reduce motion, and doubled tapped on it to toggle it to "on". 
>> 
>> Eventually, I guess we'll all have to move over to IOS 7 since Apple doesn't support IOS 6, if we want to receive security updates and have our apps run properly.  Just a thought.  On the bright side, IOS 7 has the handwriting feature and iTunes Radio.  Have a wonderful day.
>> 
>> 
>> Best Regards,
>> Anita K.  also known as "Gadget Girl".  Sent via my Apple gadget.  Apple, Take a bite, Express yourself!
>> 
>>> On Sep 28, 2013, at 10:57 AM, "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Someone on the NFBCS list was saying IOS 7 might not work well with the IPhone 4.
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Poppa Bear" <heavens4real at gmail.com>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 10:26 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Get to know iOS 7: Mail, by Macworld
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> I updated on an Iphone 4 and I am not sure I like it yet. For sited people who see the new graphic interface they like it, but my particular phone seems sluggish now, I here more clicks as I navagate the screen, I have been unable to answer a couple calls because it didn't register the touch of my fingers and voice over has been more jumpy when navagating around the screen in genral. The first day I updated it Voice Over sounded like it had a cold, as if the speaker was muffled, but after the battery died and I recharged it that day it seems to sound normal now. If I could go back I would have just left the last OS, but it may be not a big deal for others, or it may be different on 4s, 5 and 5S, but my phone seems more sluggish now.
>>>> Maybe somebody has had a better experience. ----- Original Message ----- From: "A Kelly" <gadgetgirlkelly at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "NFB Electronics Talk Digest" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:11 PM
>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Get to know iOS 7: Mail, by Macworld
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Hello everyone.
>>>>> 
>>>>> For everyone who upgraded to IOS 7 or contemplating in upgrading, here is some in depth reading on IOS 7 mail.  It's about 50 pages on my iPhone, but I assume it wouldn't be as long on an iPad, laptop or desktop computer.  Happy reading!
>>>>> 
>>>>> http://www.macworld.com/article/2048962/get-to-know-ios-7-mail.html
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>> Anita K.  also known as "Gadget Girl".  Sent via my Apple gadget.  Apple, Take a bite, Express yourself!
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