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Hi everyone. I'm sure there are a few people up at unusual hours right
now, ordering an Apple Watch.<br><br>
Finally, it’s possible for blind people to join the smartwatch
revolution.<br><br>
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!<br><br>
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.<br><br>
It's a guide that’s clear, easy to understand, and a little bit fun
too.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
Other sections in “Apple Watch Without Watching” include:<br><br>
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. <br><br>
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. <br><br>
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. <br><br>
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.
<br><br>
Notifications and glances: How to get just the stuff that’s important
to you sent right to your wrist. <br><br>
Communicating: How to use Siri, pre-configured texts, or even your
heartbeat to communicate. <br><br>
Watch your bank balance: It’s a snap to pay for things at any outlet
that accepts Apple Pay, all from your Apple Watch. <br><br>
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. <br><br>
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.
<br><br>
Third-Party apps: How these are loaded onto your Apple Watch, what you
can do with them, and accessibility considerations. <br><br>
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. <br><br>
Controlling Other Apple Products: We’ll explore how to control
functions of your iPhone, and even your Apple TV, right from your Apple
Watch.<br><br>
<b>Availability and Pricing<br>
</b><br>
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.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
You’ll receive a copy of the book in ePub, Word, and accessible PDF,
sent right to your email on release day.<br>
To order and for more information, please visit:<br>
<a href="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/</a>
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All the best.<br>
Jonathan<br>
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Andrews and long white cane Harry.<br>
E-Mail: dandrews@visi.com or david.andrews@nfbnet.org<br>
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