In this episode of the Round Table, our knights discuss iOS 4.2, the exciting addition of VoiceOver to the AppleTV, and get side tracked once or twice. Blog from OutOfTheDarkness on activating VOiceOver on the AppleTV without sighted assistance, among other things.
Today, Apple updated the software for its second generation AppleTV device to version 4.1, which brings AirPlay functionality as well as VOiceOver support. VoiceOver allows visually impaired users to navigate the device and use its many features, and is a tremendous breakthrough for blind home theater enthusiasts. We will be reporting on this further as [...]
Today, Apple released iOS 4.2.1 for its iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices. In addition to bringing all of the 4.X functionality to the iPad, the update introduces some new features to VOiceOver. Among these are improved web navigation options, such as enhanced table navigation. The ability to add a speech rate setting option to the [...]
In this episode of the Round Table, our knights discuss FaceTime for the Mac, iLife 11 accessibility enhancements, (including GarageBand), and more. Notes: Holly’s picks – NewsRack for iOS and The AppStore Pundit podcast Darcy’s picks – Hazel for Mac and RememberTheMilk.com (service) M.J.’s picks – oMoby for iOS and StoryMill for Mac Josh’s pick [...]
The New York Times has posted a wonderful article on the use of the iPad by the disabled. The story focuses mainly on a young boy who found far more success using the iPad to enrich his life than with any assistive technology products. It’s another great example of how Apple’s efforts, both in usability [...]