[nabs-l] Apple Watch

Wed Oct 12 18:11:39 UTC 2016

I agree with all that has been said here. I definitely like the part about not having to be glued to my phone so often, especially since I have a plus. Also, for the person who was concerned about emergency services, you can turn that off. Go into the watch app on your phone, select general, and find Emergency SOS. In there, you can turn off the hold down dock button to call emergency services. That was also a concern of mine when I updated. Finally, for the person wanting information on pricing and features, go to apple.com/watch <http://apple.com/watch> as well as applevis.com <http://applevis.com/> for information specifically about accessibility.
HTH
Alyssa 
> On Oct 11, 2016, at 4:36 PM, Justin Williams via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Does anyone have the features of the apple watch and the price so I can look at it?
> Justin
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> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Apple Watch
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> to tell you the truth, as far as the size, it doesn't matter all that much unless you can see enough to read large print or something.  But I like it because it actually gives me better battery  life on my phone, as it taps me for notifications instead of my phone alerting me every time I get something.  I can use it to filter information, so for example at work, I only want to see messages and reminders.  Well if that's all I want my watch to show me, that is all it shows me.
> Being a dog user, I found the dark sky watch app to be helpful, as my watch would tap me before it starts raining, and again when its about to stop.  Being able to just lift your arm, say hey siri, and tell it to remind me to call someone back after I finish doing what I am doing is nice. Its mor to make little things fast, so you are not glued to your phone all the time.  GPS is nice on it too.  Getting taps instead of voice directions can help in loud situations when traveling, the list goes on.  Feel free to ask any questions, I will be glad to answer them.
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> On 10/11/16, Jessica Dail via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I have the first generation AppleWatch.
>> I really enjoy using it.
>> I'm running watch OS 3 on it.
>> 
>> A few things to keep in mind:
>> 1. Be careful when turning your watch off, if you ever need to do so. 
>> If you're running watch OS 3, you could call emergency without knowing.
>> 2.
>> If you want the best battery life possible, go with the 42MM.
>> Thanks,
>> Jessica
>> 
>> On Oct 11, 2016 2:02 PM, Aimee Harwood via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> Hello everyone,
>>> 
>>> I was thinking about adding an Apple Watch to my bag of tricks.  Has 
>>> anyone used the Apple Watch to assist in your practice in any way?  
>>> If so, could you please shed some light on how useful you have found it to be?
>>> I'm excited to hear the different ways an Apple Watch can be used 
>>> especially for time management tasks such as scheduling appointments, 
>>> making lists, reminders, or any other functions you have found useful 
>>> in being more efficient. Also, there is the question of which size.  
>>> If you have some vision, does the additional 4mm make a difference?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Warm regards,
>>> Aimee
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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