Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-09-04 Thread Michael Stryker
Fleksy would be a terrific enhancement to Android, where ti could work as an alternative keyboard, along with Swype and the standard Google one. I would certainly choose Android over iPhone for this feature. On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:31:46 AM UTC-7, Syntellia Inc wrote: Hi from the

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-24 Thread Christopher Chaltain
: * viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Chuck Dean *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:39 PM *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: Fleksy on Android devices I prefer the seamless integration of software to hardware that Apple is able to supply

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-24 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I know I appreciate your posts, and it's obvious you put some thought into your opinions and your posts as well. I'd agree you're one of the 20 people who contributes 80% of the worthwhile content on this list. I haven't given up my Booksense yet. I still get a lot of content from the NLS here in

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-24 Thread Rose Waagan
I'm glad to see that, for the most part, this discussion has not turned into an Android vs. Ios debate. Although I don't use an android device anymore, I don't hate the platform because of it's lack of some things. I would still have my android device if I hadn't switched to sprint and

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Karim Lakhani
://members.shaw.ca/theicezone/ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fleksy on Android devices Hi Christopher, It's not all that hard

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Mike Maslo
Still have to use third party screen reading solution Talk to me whem there is built in Discussion closed Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2012, at 12:09 AM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: True and understood. I'm not saying that iPhone accessibility isn't superior to

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread erik burggraaf
Not true. Talkback and spiel are both free alternatives to the $100 mobile accessibility package. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Christopher Chaltain
This isn't true. Talk Back has been built into Android since Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). On 23/08/12 06:33, Mike Maslo wrote: Still have to use third party screen reading solution Talk to me whem there is built in Discussion closed Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2012, at 12:09

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fleksy on Android devices Hi Christopher, It's not all that hard to improve something significantly

Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Pat
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RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Christopher, Thanks for the compliment and I do typically try to look at all things from various points of view and avoid extremes, making statements I can't back up and I try to make sure I point out that I am putting forward a personal opinion when I do say something I know others disagree

ANdroid apps vs IPhone apps was Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread erik burggraaf
Woe boys, I should be used to this sort of thing by now. it happens on both the android and IPhone lists. I'm just shocked at the astonishing ignorance and carelessness of people. Well, as an AT TRainer, I feel it's my job to bring light where such blindness exists. If you truly love your

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread reggie.alvar...@gmail.com
Curious! What is ice cream sandwich? If I am correct, I have it and perhaps happy about Reggieit? Smiles. and Brooks On Aug 22, 2012, at 5:26 PM, Keith Watson lnx...@gmail.com wrote: This has probably been answered, but I thought I would throw my 2 cents in here anyway. There is such

Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Cris
I would not switch to android, even if they include Flexsy as built in. I bought this app and I can’t really see how could such thing make me switch. I frankly can’t find any significant advantage. I am still having as much issues typing using fleksy as typing without it. I sometimes make

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread jeremy
Lol, ice cream sandwich, ics, is one of the later versions of the android operating system. I believe the numbering for it goes up to 4.04, but I may be a bit off on that one. Take care. On 8/23/2012 10:47 AM, reggie.alvar...@gmail.com wrote: Curious! What is ice cream sandwich? If I am

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Ice Cream Sandwich is the code name for Android 4.0. Jelly Bean is Android 4.1 and Gingerbread is Android 2.3. You can read more about the Android versions at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history On 23/08/12 12:10, jeremy wrote: Lol, ice cream sandwich, ics, is one of the later

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
and on to the next word. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cris Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:10 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fleksy on Android devices I would not switch to android, even if they include

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Sean Paul
Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices Curious! What is ice cream sandwich? If I am correct, I have it and perhaps happy about Reggieit? Smiles. and Brooks On Aug 22, 2012, at 5:26 PM, Keith Watson lnx...@gmail.com wrote: This has probably been answered, but I thought I would throw my 2

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Regina Alvarado
To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices I prefer the seamless integration of software to hardware that Apple is able to supply. I am not impressed with any of the current models of smartphones on any other platform. I would not switch for such a minor convenience. Chuck

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread James Mannion
Dean Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices I prefer the seamless integration of software to hardware that Apple is able to supply. I am not impressed with any of the current models of smartphones on any other platform

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-23 Thread Joshua Klander
. A long shot I know, but one can dream. Best, Rick From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Maslo Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices Only consider if android

Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Syntellia Inc
Hi from the Fleksy team. We are writing to ask a question to those in the list. As you know, we are committed to develop Fleksy and make it available for more and more users. One of the restrictions we've had so far, is that on iOS, Fleksy cannot replace your system keyboard across the

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Jane
If it worked with T-Mobile, I'd buy it for sure! Jane On Aug 22, 2012, at 1:31 PM, Syntellia Inc wrote: Hi from the Fleksy team. We are writing to ask a question to those in the list. As you know, we are committed to develop Fleksy and make it available for more and more users.

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Michelle McQuigge
You better believe it would!! And judging by some recent traffic on this very subject, I'm positive I'm not alone in saying so. I can't commend you guys enough for your commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Keep up the great work! Best, Michelle On 8/22/12, Jane

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread jeremy
Well, I'll be damned, a dream come true. If it happens, you've gotta purchase! This would really fit a niche we currently need on touchscreen devices, a more reliable keyboard. Just my opinion of course. Take care. On 8/22/2012 12:36 PM, Michelle McQuigge wrote: You better believe it would!!

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Syntellia Inc Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fleksy on Android devices Hi from the Fleksy team. We are writing to ask a question to those in the list. As you know, we are committed to develop

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Michelle McQuigge
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Syntellia Inc Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fleksy on Android devices Hi from the Fleksy team. We are writing to ask a question to those in the list. As you know, we are committed to develop

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Jane
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Syntellia Inc Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fleksy on Android devices Hi from the Fleksy team. We are writing to ask a question to those in the list. As you know, we are committed to develop Fleksy

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Michelle McQuigge
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Syntellia Inc Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fleksy on Android devices Hi from the Fleksy team. We are writing to ask a question to those in the list. As you know, we are committed

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I'm curious. What do you mean by seamless integration of software to hardware that Apple is able to supply. What is Android not providing with respect to seamless integration that Apple is providing? I'm not arguing with the statement; I'm just not sure what's meant by it. On 22/08/12 13:38,

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
shot I know, but one can dream. Best, Rick From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Maslo Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices Only consider if android offered same

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Christopher Chaltain
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Mike Maslo *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:35 PM *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: Fleksy on Android devices Only consider if android offered same accessibilty Sent from my iPhone On Aug 22, 2012, at 12:31 PM, Syntellia Inc

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread jeremy
One other thing I was thinking about, if fleksy could be used as a default keyboard on a system. Unless you wanted the keyboard to take up a large percentage of the screen, as it does currently in the app, you'd have to get used to typing a bit more accurately. Currently, in the fleksy app,

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Kimber Gardner
I would never give up my iPhone for a more friendly keyboard, but if fleksy were available as the default on a jailbroken phone I would definitely go for that. Kimber On 8/22/12, jeremy icu8...@gmail.com wrote: One other thing I was thinking about, if fleksy could be used as a default keyboard

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi, considering that right now Android devices aren't all the way there with accessibility, I would use an Android if it came with a Fleksy keyboard. Also, on a slightly different note, have you considered developing Fleksy for jailbroken iPhones? This would allow Fleksy to be available in

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Wayne Merritt
Using Fleksy on Android is not enough of a reason for me to switch to Android. As others have said, Apple offers unparalleled accessibility in iOS, and though typing easier is nice, how do I access the other parts of the system with the same ease as I do in iOS? Regards, Wayne On 8/22/12, jeremy

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I know some people will take exception to the following statement and it is strictly how I feel although I am far from alone in this. I consider Android to be a far inferior platform and would at this point not even dream about getting rid of my iPhone. Firstly, Android will in my opinion never

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread jeremy
At the moment, you don't. I think that for some, switching would be acceptable, but, even though I've got an android, I don't use it as my every day phone. This isn't to say it doesn't have some really neat features to offer though. I think Raul has a good point. If they were to develop a

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Rebecca Ilniski
Hi all. I wouldn't give up my i phone either. My main reason for going with apple's products is that they are accessible out of the box. I know that with some phone carriers if you get an android the accessibility is free like Sprint and some other carriers. If the carrier isn't one of them

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Damashe Thomas
To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:30 PM Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices What I am trying to figure out is how to use Fleksy to reply to Messages. I tried to send someone a message in an ongoing conversation in iMessages, but it insisted on opening a new message and I

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Sean Paul
I couldn't have said it any better. Thanks for saving me all of the writing. No android for me either. - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 15:45 Subject: RE: Fleksy on Android devices I know some

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Michelle McQuigge
Subject: RE: Fleksy on Android devices I know some people will take exception to the following statement and it is strictly how I feel although I am far from alone in this. I consider Android to be a far inferior platform and would at this point not even dream about getting rid of my

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Keith Watson
Hi, Quite frankly I will never switch off the platform. First, I have too much invested in the apps that I own and second Apple is the first company to include accessibility into their operating systems at no extra charge. I pay what a sighted person pays and because of this they have a loyal

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Christopher Chaltain
One statement in this message is incorrect. Accessibility on Android phones is--and has always been--free. Spiel and Talk Back are free open source screen readers for Android. Mobile Accessibility is not free, although some carriers provide it for free, but it's not your only screen reading option

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Keith Watson
This has probably been answered, but I thought I would throw my 2 cents in here anyway. There is such ambiguity between phone manufactures, carriers and google that programmers are forced to alter their code for each version of the operating system they plan on supporting. Not only each

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
on Android devices I know some people will take exception to the following statement and it is strictly how I feel although I am far from alone in this. I consider Android to be a far inferior platform and would at this point not even dream about getting rid of my iPhone. Firstly, Android

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Jon Pierson
] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:00 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fleksy on Android devices This is how I feel as well. Fleksy on Android as a keyboard default wouldn't be enough to cause me to switch from iPhone to Android. Although Android has

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread paras shah
a great breakdown on these numbers a few weeks back. Jon -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:00 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fleksy on Android devices

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Chuck Dean
I would not jailbreak my iPhone just to get Fleksy as the default key board. I'd rather use it as is. Chuck On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:31:46 AM UTC-7, Syntellia Inc wrote: Hi from the Fleksy team. We are writing to ask a question to those in the list. As you know, we are committed to

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Ben King
Thank you for your email! I am very excited about this. I am planning on getting an android phone for my next phone! Fleksy would be a great thing to have as a keyboard on the phone! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 22, 2012, at 10:31 AM, Syntellia Inc syntell...@gmail.com wrote: Hi from the

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Fred Olver
, no matter which service provider I choose? Fred Olver - Original Message - From: Ben King To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 6:21 PM Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices Thank you for your email! I am very excited about this. I am planning

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread jeremy
a phone with a speech program installed in it for free, no matter which service provider I choose? Fred Olver - Original Message - From: Ben King To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 6:21 PM Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices Thank you for your

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Christopher Chaltain
, August 22, 2012 6:21 PM *Subject:* Re: Fleksy on Android devices Thank you for your email! I am very excited about this. I am planning on getting an android phone for my next phone! Fleksy would be a great thing to have as a keyboard on the phone! Sent from my iPhone

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Tom Lange
@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:04 PM Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices Hi all. I wouldn't give up my i phone either. My main reason for going with apple's products is that they are accessible out of the box. I know that with some phone carriers if you get an android

RE: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Christopher, It's not all that hard to improve something significantly which was almost non-existent before. I am interested in technology of any kind and recently listened to a very detailed 2-part german Podcast by somebody who is a very experienced tech user about Talkback on a I think

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Syntellia Inc
All Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate this is a iPhone list, with iPhone fans, so we knew the subject is controversial. We know for a fact that a few developers are planning to bring big improvements to the Android platform, and we want to offer Fleksy as another option for

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Christopher Chaltain
True and understood. I'm not saying that iPhone accessibility isn't superior to Android's. I think it is, and that's why I'm an iPhone user and not an Android user. However, people have just been saying incorrect things about the Android phone and making generalizations without any facts to

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread James Mannion
I would only consider it if Android offered the same level of accessibility. Unfortunately the keyboard is not the entire scope of that accessibility. Please, please do not cease development on IOS for fleksy. I really like and appreciate fleksy a lot. It's availability on another platform can not

Re: Fleksy on Android devices

2012-08-22 Thread Christopher Chaltain
of using Voiceover right out of the box is very compelling and I won't pay a dime more than any other Mac user. - Original Message - From: Rebecca Ilniski rilni...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:04 PM Subject: Re: Fleksy on Android devices Hi all