New Exciting Product from the Vision Store - CareSense N Voice Glucose Monitoring System

 

Handy for both people who are blind or have low vision with diabetes.

Please consult medical advise for using this device, and its not expensive (smile).

 

https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shop/product/es7005

 

Several Follow-up points from the Apple Keynote for September

 

Just a note on the Line Up for iPhones Now Available:

 

iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 11 (no pro), iPhone 12 (no pro), and iPhone 13:, iPhone 13 Mini, and Pro/Pro Max.

 

What I purchased from the Apple Event:

 

iPad Mini as it seemed to be the only device with a major update.

 

All the iOS Stuff  Now Available

 

iOS 15, iPad OS 15, TV OS 15, and Watch OS 8 are now available to download.

However, I’d hang off updating to iOS 15 for a while as there are some bugs such as the App Switcher not working with VoiceOver.

You can still update to iOS 14 without having to go to 15.

Also, remember the Apple Watch Series 7 isn’t here yet, but you can still update to Watch os 8.

 

Speaking of Apple Watch, if you can make it or mis this Wednesdays webinar on the Apple Watch, go to the David Woodbridge Exploring Tech webinar page to either register or catch up on the webinar:

 

https://shop.visionaustralia.org/webinars

 

 

Applevis Website

 

You can check out a number of blogs and podcasts on iOS 15 and accessibility bugs on the Applevis website:

 

https://www.applevis.com

 

My Favourite 15 and Watch OS 8 Features

 

FaceTime link to allow users on Windows or Android to use via a weblink to FaceTime.

 

World watch face with 24 country’s around the world.

 

Apple TV Releases one of my All Time favourite science fiction Series

 

Foundation is now available as a TV series on Apple TV, and is of course Audio Described.

Finding it much easier than the books, but then again, I ddid read them about 4 decades ago, may be time to read again.

 

Apple Refutes Flicktype Developer Claim

 

This is Apple’s response to the developer of FlickType that we covered a few weeks ago about it being taken off the App Store.

 

https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/15/apple-refutes-flicktype-developers-account-of-app-store-issues?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=RSS

 

Microsoft Fall Event with the Announcement of new Hardware

 

About all Surface Pro Hardware.

I think what stops me going back to Windows is the underlying issue that sound for screen readers just seems to be so delicate, and can be lost requiring sighted assistance,.

However, I’ve always liked and use the Surface Pro range.

 

https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/22/22684950/microsoft-surface-event-biggest-announcements-pro-8-duo-studio-laptop  

 

Certainly Changing my Mind About Android

 

In preparation for an internal workshop on smart phones this week, I updated my notes on Android and iOS, and was surprised by how much Android accessibility has closed in on iOS. Braille still has a way to go, but overall very very good.

We used to say, screen readers only iPhone, but now it is both, and screen mag etc is fine on either platform.

Vision Australia recommends Samsung overall, and of course, Apple it is the iPhone funny enough.

 

Android/Google Accessibility

 

https://www.google.com/accessibility/

 

Android/Samsung Accessibility

 

https://www.samsung.com/us/accessibility/

 

iPhone/Apple Accessibility

 

https://www.apple.com/accessibility/

New Exciting Product from the Vision Store - CareSense N Voice Glucose Monitoring System
&nbsp;
Handy for both people who are blind or have low vision with diabetes.
Please consult medical advise for using this device, and its not expensive (smile).
&nbsp;
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shop/product/es7005">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shop/product/es7005</a>
&nbsp;
Several Follow-up points from the Apple Keynote for September
&nbsp;
Just a note on the Line Up for iPhones Now Available:
&nbsp;
iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 11 (no pro), iPhone 12 (no pro), and iPhone 13:, iPhone 13 Mini, and Pro/Pro Max.
&nbsp;
What I purchased from the Apple Event:
&nbsp;
iPad Mini as it seemed to be the only device with a major update.
&nbsp;
All the iOS Stuff&nbsp; Now Available
&nbsp;
iOS 15, iPad OS 15, TV OS 15, and Watch OS 8 are now available to download.
However, I&rsquo;d hang off updating to iOS 15 for a while as there are some bugs such as the App Switcher not working with VoiceOver.
You can still update to iOS 14 without having to go to 15.
Also, remember the Apple Watch Series 7 isn&rsquo;t here yet, but you can still update to Watch os 8.
&nbsp;
Speaking of Apple Watch, if you can make it or mis this Wednesdays webinar on the Apple Watch, go to the David Woodbridge Exploring Tech webinar page to either register or catch up on the webinar:
&nbsp;
<a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/webinars">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/webinars</a>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Applevis Website
&nbsp;
You can check out a number of blogs and podcasts on iOS 15 and accessibility bugs on the Applevis website:
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.applevis.com">https://www.applevis.com</a>
&nbsp;
My Favourite 15 and Watch OS 8 Features
&nbsp;
FaceTime link to allow users on Windows or Android to use via a weblink to FaceTime.
&nbsp;
World watch face with 24 country&rsquo;s around the world.
&nbsp;
Apple TV Releases one of my All Time favourite science fiction Series
&nbsp;
Foundation is now available as a TV series on Apple TV, and is of course Audio Described.
Finding it much easier than the books, but then again, I ddid read them about 4 decades ago, may be time to read again.
&nbsp;
Apple Refutes Flicktype Developer Claim
&nbsp;
This is Apple&rsquo;s response to the developer of FlickType that we covered a few weeks ago about it being taken off the App Store.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/15/apple-refutes-flicktype-developers-account-of-app-store-issues?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=RSS">https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/15/apple-refutes-flicktype-developers-account-of-app-store-issues?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</a>
&nbsp;
Microsoft Fall Event with the Announcement of new Hardware
&nbsp;
About all Surface Pro Hardware.
I think what stops me going back to Windows is the underlying issue that sound for screen readers just seems to be so delicate, and can be lost requiring sighted assistance,.
However, I&rsquo;ve always liked and use the Surface Pro range.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/22/22684950/microsoft-surface-event-biggest-announcements-pro-8-duo-studio-laptop">https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/22/22684950/microsoft-surface-event-biggest-announcements-pro-8-duo-studio-laptop</a> &nbsp;
&nbsp;
Certainly Changing my Mind About Android
&nbsp;
In preparation for an internal workshop on smart phones this week, I updated my notes on Android and iOS, and was surprised by how much Android accessibility has closed in on iOS. Braille still has a way to go, but overall very very good.
We used to say, screen readers only iPhone, but now it is both, and screen mag etc is fine on either platform.
Vision Australia recommends Samsung overall, and of course, Apple it is the iPhone funny enough.
&nbsp;
Android/Google Accessibility
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.google.com/accessibility/">https://www.google.com/accessibility/</a>
&nbsp;
Android/Samsung Accessibility
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.samsung.com/us/accessibility/">https://www.samsung.com/us/accessibility/</a>
&nbsp;
iPhone/Apple Accessibility
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.apple.com/accessibility/">https://www.apple.com/accessibility/</a>

Vision Australia's Access Technology Officer Damo McMorrow talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective.

Vision Australia's Access Technology Officer Damo McMorrow talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective.

Vision Australia's Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest from the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective.

Talking Tech by Vision Australia Radio

Vision Australia's National Access Technology Manager Damo McMorrow talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective. 

Vision Australia has a range of products and services to assist Australia’s blind and low vision community in all technology needs. Visit visionaustralia.org or call 1300 84 74 66 to learn how we can help you live the life you choose.

Select the following link to browse our range of products in our Vision Store: https://shop.visionaustralia.org/

Vision Australia's National Access Technology Manager Damo McMorrow talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective. 
Vision Australia has a range of products and services to assist Australia’s blind and low vision community in all technology needs. Visit visionaustralia.org or call 1300 84 74 66 to learn how we can help you live the life you choose.
Select the following link to browse our range of products in our Vision Store: <a href="https://shop.visionaustralia.org/">https://shop.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Talking Tech 28th September 2021

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