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Code Factory Enhances Blind and Visually Impaired (15/10/13) Code Factory Enhances Blind and Visually Impaired Accessibility for Windows Phone 8 Terrassa, Spain, Microsoft enlists the help of Code Factory for mobile accessibility Code Factory, developers of software solutions for the blind and the visually impaired, has announced today that their Mobile Accessibility suite of apps will support Microsofts Windows Phone 8. Mobile Accessibility for Windows Phone 8 will be offered free of charge in the Windows Phone Store. Blind and visually impaired users will be able to access and enjoy their devices within a suite of accessible apps for the most common wireless tasks. Along with basic functionality of calling and contacts management, users will have access to emails, web browsing and messaging. Code Factory CEO Eduard Sánchez explains: We are very excited to see that Microsoft has decided to count on our input and knowledge of the field of accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, based on 10 years of experience developing accessibility services for mobile devices. Combining Code Factorys expertise in mobile accessibility with Microsofts uniquely personal smartphone to enable Mobile Accessibility for Windows Phone 8 has been a very enriching experience. I am extremely excited to have Code Factory as part of our rich Windows Phone developer ecosystem. Code Factory has done an incredible job of bringing their Mobile Accessibility experience to Windows Phone, said Darren Laybourn, corporate vice president, Windows Phone, Microsoft Corp. Code Factorys history and expertise of developing products that eliminate barriers to accessibility in mobile technology made them the obvious first choice for us to work with. We are delighted that Mobile Accessibility, with its suite of apps designed to make Windows Phone easier to see, hear, and use, is now available for Windows Phone 8 to address the needs of our blind and visually impaired customers. Mobile Accessibility gives access to six simple and intuitive apps that will increase user's productivity on everyday tasks: · Phone app to place and answer calls, and manage your call log · Contacts Manager app for managing contacts from users Microsoft Account · Messaging app to compose and read SMS messages · An easy-to-configure email app, compatible with IMAP · First-class accessible web browser · Settings Manager to configure the app details and notifications to fit each user's needs For more information, feel free to contact Code Factory S.L.: Code Factory, S.L., C/ Major 19, 2-3, 08221 Terrassa (Barcelona) HelpDesk <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=2125636&msgid=253430&act=69J4&c=1 030778&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.codefactory.cat%2Fhelpdesk%2F> , www.codefactory.es <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=2125636&msgid=253430&act=69J4&c=1 030778&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.codefactory.es> Code Factory, S.L. - 2013 _____
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