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

Wed Jul 10 16:11:40 UTC 2019

Chris, thanks.  I hadn't heard anything about that either and I'm on several 
tech groups.  Glad we have an Apple employee on here. I do have another 
question and Chris may know whether this is a possibility:  do you think 
Apple's future phones may have total voice capability like the Blind Shell 
does?  If Apple came up with a totally voice-capable phone the flat screen 
wouldn't need to be used at all, or even with total voice directions would 
anything still need to be tapped or found on the screen?

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From: "Christopher Gilland via Electronics-Talk" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:34 AM
To: "joanne via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Christopher Gilland" <clgilland07 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New 
BlindShell Phone

> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> 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 
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>>>>>> can
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>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- 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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