[Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New BlindShell Phone

Wed Jul 10 15:34:55 UTC 2019

As an Apple developer, and also a certified Apple trainer both from an 
accessibility, and a non-accessibility standpoint, I can tell you beyond 
a doubt, I've heard nothing whatsoever about Apple coming up with a 
tactile screen. Trust me. If they were, I would have definitely, given 
my field, have heard of it by now.

Enough said.

Chris.

On 07/10/2019 11:21 AM, joanne via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> Peter and all, as a person who truly needs the buttons--and also likes 
> the full speech capability--I would really like to get one of these 
> Blind Shell phones. I feel it would really be great for a person like 
> me. But I'm actually writing to inquire about your mentioning that you 
> think Apple will eventually make phones with tactile keys. Just curious: 
> had you heard this somewhere that it will definitely happen, or did 
> Apple say they'd consider it but may not really be working on it or 
> making it a priority? I'm wondering because this Blind Shell won't work 
> with Verizon and it would indeed be cool to get a more accessible 
> android or I device that could work for Verizon. Did anyone give any 
> kind of target date when Apple would make more tactile-screen phones? 
> Right now I have this Cadence and I'm not too fond of it, so I am 
> strongly thinking of the Blind Shell and going with T Mobile. I just 
> hadn't heard that Apple is really really working on tactile screens, and 
> that would truly be great for me if they'd come out with one. I know 
> people can do all kinds of awesome things on their smart phones so 
> please let us know if you do hear of anything like this.
> 
> Joanne
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> From: "Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:20 AM
> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New 
> BlindShell Phone
> 
>> Good morning everyone,
>>
>> Given the accessibility now built into Android and Apple smartphones 
>> one is tempted to ask "Why do the blind need a custom cell phone?" 
>> This could be short-lived given that at least Apple may bring back 
>> tactile keyboards and buttons to its iDevices.
>>
>> Truthfully we could buy the cell phone for the blind but there's a 
>> time to spend money but a time not to do so. This is one of those "Not 
>> to do so" occasions given the possibility of the return of tactile 
>> smartphone screens.
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Jenny Perdue via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6:12 AM
>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>> Cc: Jenny Perdue
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New 
>> BlindShell Phone
>>
>> Wow that’s really expensive.
>>
>> Jenny
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jul 8, 2019, at 6:39 PM, Laz via Electronics-Talk 
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> The MSRP is $349.99.
>>>
>>> Laz
>>>
>>> On 7/8/19, Jenny Perdue via Electronics-Talk
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Does anyone know what the price point for that is.
>>>>
>>>> Jenny
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Jul 7, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Ben Fulton via Electronics-Talk
>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> OK, I probably wouldn't get it then. I like the functionality of 
>>>>> the smart
>>>>> phone, - at least when it's working. Some buttons would be nice, 
>>>>> but I've
>>>>> mostly got the hang of the voice over gestures, although I admit I
>>>>> wouldn't mind if there was an easier navigation specifically for blind
>>>>> users, but I still want to pay bills and stuff with my phone.
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 15:04:35 -0800
>>>>> From: "Julie Dawson" <julie.magnolia at att.net>
>>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
>>>>>   <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>>>   BlindShell Phone
>>>>> Message-ID: <41C0BE3AD14E4BA7A4B4C41D2D9DDD15 at magnoliasGift>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>>   reply-type=original
>>>>>
>>>>> It is considered a phone for the blind not a smart phone like 
>>>>> android or
>>>>> IOS
>>>>> operating system.
>>>>> Live  simply,
>>>>> Love generously,
>>>>> Care  deeply,
>>>>> Speak  kindly
>>>>> And  leave the rest to God!
>>>>> Please join me on
>>>>> www.gamesgaloreandmore.com
>>>>> where through learning, friendship, activities, and growth, 
>>>>> together we
>>>>> can
>>>>> build a site to be proud of.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Ben Fulton via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: "Ben Fulton" <bluezinfandel at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 11:57 AM
>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>>> BlindShell
>>>>> Phone
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Does this support android, or IOS or both?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> From: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
>>>>>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>>>> BlindShell Phone
>>>>>> Message-ID: <E1.F4.28407.D6E002D5 at mtl-mtsp-mta03-out2>
>>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I can't wait!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Original Message:
>>>>>> From: "david" <davidmac1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: <GTTsupport at groups.io>
>>>>>> Subject: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New BlindShell Phone
>>>>>> Date:
>>>>>> Fri, 5 Jul 2019 13:28:39 -0400
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey Everyone,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The BlindShell Classic Phone is coming out to the US and it's a phone
>>>>>> that's specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired. 
>>>>>> It's a
>>>>>>
>>>>>> great option for someone looking for a phone that has physical 
>>>>>> buttons,
>>>>>> very easy to use, and totally accessible. Here's a review I did of 
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> phone if anyone is interested! https://youtu.be/XSE8grhy_8g
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Carrie Morales
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Website: LiveAccessible.Com <http://liveaccessible.com/>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> YouTube: Live Accessible <http://youtube.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Instagram: @LiveAccessible <http://instagram.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Twitter: @LiveAccessible <http://twitter.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Email: carrie at liveaccessible.com <mailto:carrie at liveaccessible.com>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Picture Description: Text reads Live accessible: blindness or Low 
>>>>>> Vision
>>>>>>
>>>>>> does not define or limit you on a blue background
>>>>>>
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