A note from Winston Chen, Voice Dream developer: Since Voice Dream Reader for iOS was released in 2012, I've received more requests for a Mac version than for any other platform. Nearly 10 years later, I'm so excited to announce that Voice Dream Reader for macOS <http://email.voicedream.com/sendy/l/5RVgXBO4RMh892aPyx1wKGjQ/d0kuFg8Jrm7mcN lI892R1WjQ/KApUrK892EzYgpD5fBTaOufg> is now generally available.
(The actual name in the Mac App Store is "Voice Dream Reader for Desktop" because Apple does not allow the use of "macOS" or "Macs" in an app's name.) I started working on it in 2019. From early on I decided to create a fully native and thoroughly modern macOS app that takes full advantage of the Mac rather than migrating the iOS version with minimal change. After 3 years of work, I'm very happy with the result, and I think you will be too. Except minor differences <http://email.voicedream.com/sendy/l/5RVgXBO4RMh892aPyx1wKGjQ/5763eKk32iddiE 892ZrfJKcfkw/KApUrK892EzYgpD5fBTaOufg> , the macOS version is identical to the iOS version in terms of functionality. But the major difference is productivity. You can do things much faster using Reader for macOS. This is achieved by a user interface designed from scratch, taking full advantage of the Mac's screen size, precision pointing device, keyboard shortcuts, and it follows all of macOS's native conventions. Frequently performed tasks take fewer steps: Task macOS iOS Add a local file Drag and drop > 3 taps and swipes Increase speech rate 1 keystroke 3 taps Open Dropbox 1 click 2 taps See content of a folder 1 click >3 taps and swipes Over time, these add up to a lot of hours saved. If you're happy with the TTS voices on macOS, you'll probably use the Mac Reader whenever you're sitting at your desk. Otherwise, you will add content, organize your library, and manage your reading list on your Mac, and then listen on your iPhone. iCloud synchronization keeps your library up-to-date on all your devices. Reader for macOS is offered as a monthly subscription with a 14-day free trial. (You can read my blog post <http://email.voicedream.com/sendy/l/5RVgXBO4RMh892aPyx1wKGjQ/PSnOX3inYHHOsU Yl3vtGIg/KApUrK892EzYgpD5fBTaOufg> on the new subscription model.) I hope you'll download it <http://email.voicedream.com/sendy/l/5RVgXBO4RMh892aPyx1wKGjQ/ey7s0763u1hG76 30892KRTYQk5hA/KApUrK892EzYgpD5fBTaOufg> and give it a try. Happy Reading! Winston. Richard My web site; <https://www.turner42.com/> https://www.turner42.com/ -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/013701d85e51%241c61e810%245525b830%24%40comcast.net.
