Hable one

Yes it is in the web shop now.

Here are some notes I wrote about the Hable one, then you’ll find the link to the shop page.

Product description:  

Hable One is an external braille keyboard designed for people who are blind or have low vision to use and navigate their smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android)with ease.

No installation is needed – just pair it to your smart device via Bluetooth and start Brailling (Android or iOS will be auto detected if first time paired)..

Physical description:

TOP

6 Braille round keys laid out in standard Braille cell formation.

Key 7 next to keys 23 on left, and key 8 next to keys 56 on right (both 7 and 8 are long keys)..  

Front

On/off slider switch.

Left edge front - slot to attach wrist strap.

Back

USBC port.

Bottom

4 rubber stoppers at each corner to stop sliding on surface.

Features

Works with both iPhone and android phones/tablets.

Easily held in the hands.

Update via Hable app (free)..

Compact 8 Braille key design.

Easy to remember  Braille keyboard commands.

One handed mode available for major functions.

Menu within Hable one gives easy access to other functions: such as Switch Braille keys, one hand mode, and battery status.

Switch Braille keyboard input orientation for user preference via menu..

With Bluetooth head phones, never need to take phone out of pocket: secure and safe usage.

Lock and unlock device with keyboard.

Easily answer/hang up phone calls.

Use physical keys when typing numbers in to an automated system.

Launch personal assistant or dictation.

Quicly respond to a mesage in a noisy environment..

Easily Navigate to, and check info in apps.

Start/stop media playing.

Braille extended emails, notes, etc.

Replicate all screen reader functions (Talkback Android and VoiceOver iPhone).

Easily  check battery status via menu.

3 hours to charge internal battery via UsB, 50 hours usage.

Tips:

By default, the Braille keys on the Hable One will be upside down as you are holding the device against you with the keys facing away. If you feel the keyboard laying on a table with the on/off  button closest to you:

Dot keys 14 and 36 are switched. Your fingers when holding the Hable One will be on the correct keys, although it may not feel like it. You can switch the orientation if you like via the Hable menu.

Hable one menu  - all 6 cell main keys (123456).

When in menu,  (one command for each menu activation).

X (1436) - switch Braille keys orientation.

Lower c (36) - check battery status, vibrations denote charge level, 1 low 3 high.

1 - switch to Android.

2 - switch to iOS.

If originally paired to iOS or Android, use Hable menu to switch to other operating system.

Various languages available chosen via the Hable menu.

Multiple device pairing not currently available.

Examples of keyboard navigation:

Hold 7 then press 8 - move to the next item.

Hold 8 then press 7 - move to the previous item.

Press 36 - activate current item.

As there is no:

Space bar - key 8.

Enter key - keys 18.

And so on.

In the Box:

Hable One.

USBC to USBA cable.

Braille card with link to manuals.

Wrist strap.

Dimensions:

Hight: 0.8CM.

Length : 10CM.

Width: 4.6CM. 

Weight: 0.36KG.

Check it out on the shop page or in the store.

https://shop.visionaustralia.org/hable-one.html

VA connect the vision Australia library 

I thought it was timely for a reminder that the Vision Australia Library is for anyone with a print disability as well as being blind or having low vision.

To access the library once you have joined,  The Va Connect app for both Android and iOS works well giving you access to daisy audio books, newspapers, magazines, and podcasts from the Vision Australia Radio service (including Talking Tech).

https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library

Rice is Not Included in Apple Support document for a Wet iPhone

Yes, it is a myth, so don’t even do it if you have an Android phone smile.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/19/24077532/apple-support-document-wet-iphone-no-rice

Google Spotted Making a Move towards Seamless Updates

So rather than a big update for your Samsung phone, updates would happen seamlessly which some manufacturers don’t like.

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-may-only-support-seamless-updates

The Future of AI Smart Phones

We use to worry about the power of our PC to run Assistive Tech, now it’s the power of our mobile devices to run AI and AGI in the future.

https://blogs.idc.com/2024/02/19/the-future-of-next-gen-ai-smartphones/

Foxtel Hubbl is it something useful

You probably know what the answer is for accessibility, of course not sigh smile.

Plus the fact smart TVS do the same thing as well as Fire TV, Apple TV etc.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/24/doesnt-my-tv-already-do-this-is-hubbl-a-foxtel-thought-bubble-or-worth-the-trouble