[Electronics-talk] Assistance with I phone

[David Andrews]

It is actually in beta test. I am told it doesn't have all the 
features of the iOS app because of limitations in Android, but should 
do the basic stuff.

Dave

At 03:50 PM 3/22/2015, you wrote:
>The NLS app is not available for Android phones yet although I've heard via
>the grapevine that work is beginning to be done on such an app.
>
>Dunno if NBP has books on Android systems or not.
>
>Mike Freeman
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Little Sparrow via Electronics-talk
>Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2015 1:35 PM
>To: River Linda; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Assistance with I phone
>
>Does anyone know if it has anything for Android users as well?
>
>Also, as the NLS app is on the i-phone, is it available on the android and
>if so what is it under?
>
>Jenny
> > On Mar 22, 2015, at 1:33 PM, River Linda via Electronics-talk
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > The Hadley School for the Blind did seminars called iFocus on using
> > the iPhone. There are YouTube videos, or search the Hadley website
> > www.hadley.edu under past seminars. Hope you find this info helpful.
> >
> > Looks like you have enough volunteers to help you out in getting
> > started with your phone, but if you need another volunteer, my email
> > is waterinmyroom at gmail.com.
> > Linda
> > e
> >
> > On Sunday, March 22, 2015, Allison Depner via Electronics-talk <
> > electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello Everyone,
> >>
> >> I've been a member of this list for several months, and I have to say
> >> that the knowledge the members demonstrated here both impresses and
> >> intimidates me.  I think most of you leave me in the dust when it
> >> comes to smart phones or other technology.  Having said that, I
> >> humbly come to you for your assistance.
> >>
> >> I am currently sing a Galaxy phone from purchased Verizon.  I wish I
> >> could say that I'm in love with it, but after 3 years, the honey moon
> >> never even got started.  Now, I want a divorce.  My Verizon contract
> >> is up in April, and I'm thinking of getting  an I phone.  So many
> >> blind people I know have the I phone, that I think it would be easier
> >> to get questions answered and find support.  Some of the things, I
> >> want to be able to do are read and send e mail, use the KNFB reader
> >> and use the NLS ap.  I'm thinking about getting an older version such
> >> as the F%.
> >>
> >> Here is my question of the day,  is there someone who would be
> >> willing to act as a go to person while I'm getting started with
> >> setting up and using the I phone?  I could ask for assistance at the
> >> Verizon store, but finding someone who understands the accessibility
> >> issues is iffy at best.  I don't want to become one of those people
> >> that makes someone dread  seeing my name in an e mail or on caller
> >> I.D.  But it would be a comfort to know that I have a consistent
> >> contact who could help guide me through some of this stuff.
> >>
> >> There you have it.  I would be most grateful for a technology mentor
> >> if anyone is willing to put up with me for a while.
> >>
> >> Alley (The Tech. Challenged)

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org