[nabs-l] Apple Watch

Wed Oct 12 20:35:15 UTC 2016

hi jessica i agree with you it could save somebody's life how long have you
used an apple watch for.

On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 2:21 PM, Jessica Dail via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi,
> I don't want to disable the feature.
> It was just a heads-up for the person considering getting one.
> I think that this feature has the potential to save the wearer's life, if
> necessary.
> Thanks,
> Jessica
>
> On Oct 12, 2016 2:11 PM, Alyssa Henson via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > 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:
> > >
> > > 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
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > 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:
> > >>>
> > >>> 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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