[nabs-l] Fwd: [Mosen Consulting Announcement] Pre-order "Apple Watch Without Watching", the definitive guide to Apple Watch from a Blindness Perspective

[David Andrews]

>
>Hi everyone. I'm sure there are a few people up 
>at unusual hours right now, ordering an Apple Watch.
>
>Finally, it’s possible for blind people to join the smartwatch revolution.
>
>Apple Watch is an accessible and powerful iPhone 
>companion that brings information and 
>communication right to your wrist. And they say it even tells the time!
>
>Apple Watch ships from the factory with 
>VoiceOver, a screen reader that allows a blind 
>person to operate the watch fully and 
>independently. When VoiceOver is enabled, the 
>way Apple Watch works is a little different. The 
>way blind people may choose to use the watch may 
>be a little different too. That’s why I'm 
>writing “Apple Watch without Watching”, a 
>definitive book on using Apple Watch from a blindness perspective.
>
>It's a guide that’s clear, easy to understand, and a little bit fun too.
>
>We’ll guide you through taking your Apple 
>Watch out of its attractive packaging, powering 
>it up, and establishing the relationship between 
>your Apple Watch and your iPhone.
>
>We’ll take you through a thorough tour of 
>VoiceOver, how it can be activated via the Apple 
>Watch app or on the Apple Watch itself, and all 
>the settings you can configure to make it speak how you want.
>
>We’ll introduce you to Apple Watch gestures 
>for VoiceOver users, including working with both 
>the crown and the Touch screen to navigate. Of 
>course, we’ll also be exploring the exciting 
>new world of force touch, a feature making its 
>way into a range of Apple products.
>
>Other sections in “Apple Watch Without Watching” include:
>
>Expectations: Now that you have an Apple Watch, 
>how do you integrate it into your daily life? 
>We’ll look at charging, battery life 
>expectations, and when you’ll still want to 
>resort to pulling out your phone.
>
>The Apple Watch App: It may be easier when 
>getting started to do a lot of configuring via 
>the Apple Watch app on the iPhone you’re 
>already familiar with. We’ll take you on a 
>comprehensive tour of the app and all its settings.
>
>Apple Watch Settings: There is a lot you can 
>configure on your Apple Watch, we’ll take a 
>look at the settings, what they do, and what 
>configurations might be optimal for various situations.
>
>Haptic Feedback with the Taptic Engine: A whole 
>new generation of non-audible alerts has 
>arrived. Learn about how to adjust haptic 
>intensity, and how versatile this notification method really is.
>
>Notifications and glances: How to get just the 
>stuff that’s important to you sent right to your wrist.
>
>Communicating: How to use Siri, pre-configured 
>texts, or even your heartbeat to communicate.
>
>Watch your bank balance: It’s a snap to pay 
>for things at any outlet that accepts Apple Pay, all from your Apple Watch.
>
>The Best of Health: Learn how to track your 
>heart rate, how active you are, and much more 
>with the Activity and Workout apps, powerful 
>health and fitness functions of the Apple Watch.
>
>Maps: With your iPhone close at hand, Apple 
>Watch can guide you with a combination of spoken 
>instructions and haptic feedback. No need to be 
>distracted by spoken prompts when you’re listening for traffic.
>
>Third-Party apps: How these are loaded onto your 
>Apple Watch, what you can do with them, and accessibility considerations.
>
>Music: Apple Watch comes with 2GB of storage for 
>music, so you can hear a few of your favourite 
>tunes even if your iPhone is nearby. We’ll show you how to set this up.
>
>Controlling Other Apple Products: We’ll 
>explore how to control functions of your iPhone, 
>and even your Apple TV, right from your Apple Watch.
>
>Availability and Pricing
>
>It is our aim to have “Apple Watch Without 
>Watching” available by the end of May 2015. 
>This release date is subject to change, and if 
>you pre-order, we’ll notify you of any 
>significant delays. Additionally, the book may 
>receive minor revisions in the first few months 
>after release, as we all learn from real-world 
>use of Apple Watch. These updates will be free to all purchasers.
>
>The regular price of “Apple Watch Without 
>Watching” is $14.95. However, if you pre-order 
>before its release, it can be yours for just $9.95.
>
>You’ll receive a copy of the book in ePub, 
>Word, and accessible PDF, sent right to your email on release day.
>To order and for more information, please visit:
><http://mosen.org/index.php/apple-watch-without-watching-the-definitive-guide-to-apple-watch-from-a-blindness-perspective/>http://mosen.org/index.php/apple-watch-without-watching-the-definitive-guide-to-apple-watch-from-a-blindness-perspective/
>All the best.
>Jonathan
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         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org