Talkback actually works better in ICS than MA does. The IPhone doesnt interest me at all at this point, though Im definitely not aiming to turn this into a IPhone versus Android discussion.
From: Dusty Tague [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 10:59 AM To: Angela Griffith; Mobile accessibility mailing list Subject: Re: [MA] New Version of Nokia Screen Reader is now available! Angela, I empathize how you feel. It is difficult to pay for something and though you got a couple of enhancements, nothing that makes the core functionality better. "the iPhone works better for accessibility", is just one such thing I am hearing. Also, if windows 8 phone offers a built-in screen reader, and if more phones get Jelly bean, unless code factory hits it out of the park on this one, why bother plunking down scarce resources for an application suite that isn't nearly as good as the third party apps you can get for free. True, navigation is better in the mobile accessibility suite of applications, compared to many of the third party apps, pre-ics anyway, but unless it works better on ics or jelly bean phones, the application suite is brought up to par, and/or they find a way to make the stock native apps and all other third party apps fully accessible, (not labeling buttons, check boxes and images isn't code factory's fault) then I think I will be disappointed. I can see how you would lose it. Dusty On 10/17/2012 11:27 AM, Angela Griffith wrote: Im usually not one given to public outbursts, but seeing the announcement of support of a product whose platform is becoming almost obsolete in comparison, instead of an announcement about an update for a product which CF charges $99 for, was the last straw for me. From: Dusty Tague [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 8:54 AM To: Mobile Accessibility Android Users List Cc: Angela Griffith; 'Swati Sharma' Subject: Re: [MA] New Version of Nokia Screen Reader is now available! Those on eclair, froyo, and gingerbread are getting sick of not having there enhancements requests going unanswered, especially in the sms, web browser, and email apps. Of course alarms and calendar can be improved as well as call screens, and contacts, I would love to get rid of ideal web reader and the nightly Mozilla, never to have to use Google calendar or the stock alarm application, and even, if they expand the email offerings, to ridding myself of k-9mail. I will wait and see but the lack of incremental updates causes me to not trust them. Though I am not from Missouri, they have to show me and then I will recommend people purchase MA again. Even if jelly bean is accessible and Key Lime Pie and even Lemon Drop are more accessible still. On 10/17/2012 9:19 AM, Angela Griffith wrote: Thats all well and good, but what about further development on Mobile Accessibility for Android? You know, that $99.00 app which provides no stable support for Android versions higher than Gingerbread? And by the way, that is directed at Code Factory, in case anyone there actually cares about any level of customer satisfaction. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Swati Sharma Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 7:56 AM To: Mobile Accessibility Android Users List Subject: [MA] New Version of Nokia Screen Reader is now available! New version of Nokia Screen Reader New version of Nokia Screen Reader is now available on the Nokia Store! Popular and free application now supports more than 40 devices and 29 languages! Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain, October 17th, 2012 The highly popular Nokia Screen Reader application, which was released late in 2011 for a limited range of devices and languages, has now been extended to include support for virtually all Nokia Symbian devices released in the last few years. In addition, it now supports a much wider range of languages. And the best part for users: it keeps being a free application! Weve received fantastic feedback since the launch of Nokia Screen Reader 10 months ago, explains Eduard Sánchez, CEO at Code Factory. Its been a great leap forward for affordable accessibility, and Nokia is to be credited for supporting the project. However, many users were disappointed that their phone or language was not supported. With the release of Nokia Screen Reader 1.3, we are delighted to be able to greatly extend the availability of Nokia Screen Reader both in terms of devices and supported languages, to once again break down the barriers of accessibility. Major features of v1.3: Support for a large number of new devices. The full set of supported devices is now: Nokia 500, 603, 700, 701, 808 PureView, 5320, 5530, 5630, 5730, 6120, 6121, 6210, 6220, 6700 Slide, 6710, 6720, 6790, C5-00, C5 5MP, C6-00, C6-01, C7, E5, E52, E55, E6-00, E63, E66, E7, E71, E71x, E72, E73, E75, N78, N79, N8, N85, N86, N96, N97, N97 Mini, X6 and X7. Support for a much wider range of languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Italian, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Hindi, Norwegian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Arabic, Croatian, Lithuanian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Hungarian, Malaysian, Serbian, Slovak, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and Icelandic. Note that some of these languages do not have a corresponding Nokia HQ voice, so it is recommended to use the Nokia standard quality voice for these languages. Added the "Voice" option to the UI, which allows users to choose between the Nokia HQ and the Nokia (standard quality) voices. Nokia HQ will still be loaded by default when Nokia Screen Reader is first installed. Support for devices running Symbian Belle Refresh and Symbian Belle Feature Pack 2 (FP2) firmware. Support for latest version of WhatsApp v2.8.14, the worlds most popular mobile messaging application. To find out more information about Nokia Screen Reader, please read our FAQ: http://codefactory.es/en/products.asp?id=425 To access the Nokia Screen Reader user manual, please go to: http://www.codefactory.es/descargas/nsr/Nokia_Screen_Reader_Manual_English.h tm You can download Nokia Screen Reader v1.3 from the Nokia Store (either on your phone via the Store app or by connecting the phone to a computer with the Nokia Suite application installed). Search for Nokia Screen Reader to download and install this new version. The direct link to Nokia Screen Reader on the Store is http://store.ovi.com/content/224364. Note that sighted assistance may be needed to download the application from the Nokia Store. The installation process however is completely accessible if you leave Nokia Screen Reader running to guide you through the process. About Code Factory Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain, Code Factory is the global leader committed to the development of products designed to eliminate barriers to the accessibility of mobile technology for the blind and visually impaired. Today, Code Factory is the leading provider of accessible mobile applications such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and Braille interfaces. Code Factorys products are compatible with the widest range of mainstream mobile devices running on Symbian, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Android Smartphones. Among Code Factory's customers are well known organizations for the blind such as ONCE in Spain, and carriers such as AT&T, Bouygues Telecom, SFR, TIM and Vodafone. For any query regarding our products, you can submit support ticket via Code Factory help desk at: http://www.codefactory.cat/helpdesk/index.php?a=add You can now follow Code Factory at: http://twitter.com/codefactory For more information, feel free to contact Code Factory S.L.: Code Factory, S.L., C/ Major 19, 2-3, 08221 Terrassa (Barcelona) HelpDesk, www.codefactory.es Code Factory, S.L. - 2012 Regards Support Submit Help Desk Ticket at http://www.codefactory.cat/helpdesk/index.php?a=add Code Factory Making mobile phones and PDAs accessible to the blind and visually impaired. Moving Accessibility Forward! www.codefactory.es Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/codefactory and on our blog at http://codefactoryblog.wordpress.com/ To learn more about Mobile Speak 4 visit http://codefactory.es/en/products.asp?id=318 _______________________________________________ ma_mailing mailing list [email protected] http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing
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