‘Apple Inc.’ Archives

Mozilla makers of the well utilised Firefox web browser have been promising accessibility on the mac for VoiceOver users for years. Many had given up hope, but it looks like the project is finally moving forward. An announcement was made by an employee and tester for Mozilla at the beginning of January, stating that although [...]

Yesterday, Apple updated its Mac OS X AirPort Utility applications to versions 5.6 and 6.0 for older 802.11G and newer 802.11N models of its wireless routers, respectively. The interface in version 6.0 has changed to resemble the one used in the iOS version of the software. It is completely accessible with VoiceOver. When a VoiceOver [...]

Here at Maccessibility, we would sincerely like to thank Steven Melzer, the developer of “domino train”, for adding VoiceOver support in the latest release of his game.  It is important for us to recognize and applaud developers who make the effort to make their apps accessible to those of us who are visually impaired.   [...]

Today, Apple Inc. held an event in New York to announce new education initiatives from the Cupertino, Ca.-based company. Apple has released iBooks version 2.0, which includes support for interactive textbooks. In an effort to improve the learning experience, Apple is providing textbooks through its iBooks platform. To start with, there will be a focus [...]

In this episode, we welcome Kevin Reeves to the round table, take a moment to mention changes in iOS 5.0.1, and then the knights offer their hardware and software picks. M.J.’s picks Blogger for iOS Steve Jackson’s Sorcery! The Shamutanti Hills Translator with Voice Google Chrome Canary Steve’s Picks Boxwave iPhone Case with Keyboard YoruFukurou [...]

AppleInsider reports that Apple recently donated five iPads to the US state of Oregon to test out their use in assisting disabled voters to cast their ballots. The iPads were replace the bulkier and less convenient laptop solution the state has been employing. It is wonderful to see how Apple’s technologies have continued to enrich [...]

Apple recently updated GarageBand for iOS. Among the changes and improvements are the ability to use the application on iPhone or iPod touch devices, as well as VoiceOver accessibility. The update leverages new VoiceOver features that were added in iOS 5.0 last month. Most notably VoiceOver‘s DirectTouch feature, which allows users to interact with specific [...]

In episode 18 of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, the knights answer questions submitted by users via email and Twitter. Topics range from advice for new switchers, productivity, use of iOS and Mac applications, and more. We’d like to thank everyone who sent in questions. If you have a question you’d like to have answered [...]

When? – 29/October/2011 1:00 PM ET, 10:00 AM PT Who? – The Knights of the Round Table Podcast What? – A special live recording of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, where we answer questions from listeners on anything VoiceOver or Apple related. Where? – You can listen live thanks to Steve Sawczyn of ATMaine.com, or [...]

In this episode of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, the knights discuss the latest features of iOS 5 (including VoiceOver), accessibility improvements in Xcode 4.2, VoiceOver changes in AppleTV 4.4, Siri, and the new iPhone 4S. Also, on 29/October/2011, the knights will be recording a special Q&A episode of the podcast. You can send your [...]

We previously reported on a new feature in the AppleTV software version 4.4 which permits a triple-click of the Play button on the AppleTV remote to activate VoiceOver. This information was based on several reports from a couple of sources, but this information was incomplete. After users began noting that it didn’t seem to be [...]

Among the avalanche of updates released by Apple this week was a new version of Xcode. The latest changes to Apple’s integrated development environment for Mac OS X and iOS includes vast improvements to access for VoiceOver users. In general, Apple has taken an approach to Xcode which mirrors that which they employed in making [...]