[Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question

Sat Jun 19 06:06:50 UTC 2021

Oh okay, I know what you mean now. It was the same with the samsung gusto 3 
for verizon. As soon as you opened up you would have the voice, and you 
could tell it who to call in your contacts or find out your battery status. 
The lg wine 2 and the lg classic, both those phones, to the voice command 
you would need to go into tools, and the voice command is the first option. 
On the lg exalt it was found in tools and  when you opened the phone there's 
a voice command key which I think is the key right below the right soft key. 
Verizon is no longer using the lg exalt, so you would be lucky to find one. 
I don't know of any other phones right now that have the voice command as 
soon as you open the phone. It is great with the iPhone and you could tell 
Siri to call someone. If I find anything out about any flip phones that have 
the voice command I'll write back here with information. Hopefully someone 
else knows, because it was really great wth both the gusto 3 and the exalt 
having the voice command right when you opened up the phone.
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From: "The Blind MacGyver via Electronics-Talk" 
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Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 10:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question


>
> No, back in the day when I used to have a flip phone. The era of the 
> Motorola V60. I love that phone, but then discovered the iPhone 4s. Never 
> looked back since. No, I was talking about when you open up the phone and 
> you hit a button to activate voice dial. Call mom. And 99% of the time it 
> worked on the Motorola. But I never really found the phone with another 
> dedicated button. Well I never had to for myself. Because I love the 
> iPhone and and I’m sure Apple loves my money. Lol
>
> From: Arlene via Electronics-Talk
> Date: 06/18/2021, 10:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question
>
> When you say voice dial, do you mean when you're dialing each digit would
> speak?
> ----- Original Message -----
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>> If you’re looking for an iPhone. And if this is your first iPhone. I 
>> would
>> probably consider getting the 2020 model of the iPhone SE. Only cost 
>> $399.
>> Or you can get it for a subsidize price for about 5 to 7 dollars a month.
>> Also it’s the only iPhone that has a home button. As for my mothers needs
>> for a dumb phone, future phone, flip phone. Whatever anybody wants to 
>> call
>> it. All that I would like it to do is possibly if is voice dial and she
>> can flip it close to end the call. Or have tactile buttons to feel what
>> she’s dialing
>>
>> From: Jen via Electronics-Talk
>> Date: 06/18/2021, 6:36 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question
>>
>> Amanda, you have an excellent point. I, too, am a lifelong braille 
>> reader.
>> I was so fortunate to have received quality instruction in k9indergarten.
>>
>> Back on topic - I would be looking for a cell phone or iPhone that at
>> least talks, if it doesn't have braille display support.
>>
>> Jen
>>
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>> (mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org)> On Behalf Of Amanda Lee via
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>> Everyone's needs aren't quite the same.
>>
>> Most phones these days offer Bluetooth pairing.However pairing with
>> specific Braille displays is dependent on other factors at times.Everyone
>> doesn't read Braille as well.I'm a lifelong proficient Braille user but
>> Idon't require Braille for everything.
>>
>> For a senior, whether or not they have lo vision or other eyesight 
>> issues,
>> a clearly readable display is helpful.My Mom isn't visually impaired but
>> she likes the larger display on the smart flip phone I obtained for her.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> I know this question wasn't directed at me, but...
>>
>> Blind McGiver - I think the flip phone you're looking for for your mother
>> should talk. If she reads braille, the phone should also have braille
>> display support.
>>
>> Jen
>>
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>> Does it need to talk?
>>
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>> Would anybody have any good suggestions on a good flip phone for the
>> blind. I’ve tried to give my mother my old iPhones and she just can’t
>> understand how to use it. No matter how hard I try to just tell her let’s
>> start with the basics on just say using Siri and just make a phone call
>> but she just doesn’t wanna touch it
>>
>> From: Holly via Electronics-Talk
>> Date: 06/18/2021, 5:41 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question
>>
>> Jen:
>>
>> It depends if you want a simple flip phone, or a smart phone.I am sure
>> there will be a debate among members about the advantages and
>> disadvantages of each, but, in this day and age, I think a smart phone
>> would be a good choice.
>>
>> As for me, I think the iPhone has the best in accessibility, but that 
>> will
>> probably be debated also.Hahahaha.
>>
>> There will be more of a learning curve for a smart phone, but worth the
>> challenge.Do you have access to any Apple stores?They have classes for
>> blind users, at least, they do where I live.
>>
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