Talkback actually works better in ICS than MA does. The IPhone doesn't
interest me at all at this point, though I'm 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:
I'm 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:
That's 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]>
[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!
"We've received fantastic feedback since the launch of Nokia
Screen Reader 10 months ago," explains Eduard Sánchez, CEO at
Code Factory. "It's 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 world's
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.htm
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 Factory's 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
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