FlickType Keyboard for iOS being Discontinued

 

Looks like Apple has finally pushed the developers of FlickType (the pattern recognition keyboard) to far this time, and they have decided to discontinue the iOS keyboard.

 

Note you can with VoiceOver still use hand writing, slide to type, and BSI (Braille Screen Input).

 

https://www.applevis.com/forum/ios-ipados/discontinuing-flicktype-keyboard-iphone

 

Paralypics - Do as You Say

 

So again like the Opening, the Closing show was not Audio Described.

 

More concerning was the accident in the Olympic village last week where a VI Athlete got knock over by an electric vehicle used to carry athletes around, yes you guest it, it wasn’t making a noise. Saving grace it was only moving at 1-2K, and the person is fine, and the vehicles were taken off the road.

 

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/paralympics/toyota-halts-self-driving-vehicles-use-after-olympic-village-accident-1.6157569

 

Bursary Applications  closing at the end of September 2021.

 

https://www.visionaustralia.org/referral/benefits-and-funding/further-education-bursary

 

Upcoming exploring tech webinar with DAVID WOODBRIDGE on the Apple Watch.

 

As usual, last Wednesday of the Month (29 Sep 2021) from 12.30 to 13.30 EST.

 

Registration page follows:

 

https://visionaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PfbH9oQITqqpJSbllR4RoA

 

Apple Keynote Event

 

iPhone and other possible devices launching this month: perhaps September 14???

 

https://www.techradar.com/news/iphone-13-launch-every-product-we-expect-to-see-from-apple

 

Windows 11 Launch Date October 5 2021

 

https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/31/22649940/windows-11-release-date-features-devices-free-upgrade

 

FitBit’s with ECG Function Now Available in Australia.

 

Remember, Fitbit devices are not self voicing.

 

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/08/fitbit-ecg-tga-approval-australia/

 

Book for Blind Android Users from National Braille Press in Multiple Formats

 

https://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/AND-COMMAND-2ED.html?from_search=1

FlickType Keyboard for iOS being Discontinued
&nbsp;
Looks like Apple has finally pushed the developers of FlickType (the pattern recognition keyboard) to far this time, and they have decided to discontinue the iOS keyboard.
&nbsp;
Note you can with VoiceOver still use hand writing, slide to type, and BSI (Braille Screen Input).
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.applevis.com/forum/ios-ipados/discontinuing-flicktype-keyboard-iphone">https://www.applevis.com/forum/ios-ipados/discontinuing-flicktype-keyboard-iphone</a>
&nbsp;
Paralypics - Do as You Say
&nbsp;
So again like the Opening, the Closing show was not Audio Described.
&nbsp;
More concerning was the accident in the Olympic village last week where a VI Athlete got knock over by an electric vehicle used to carry athletes around, yes you guest it, it wasn&rsquo;t making a noise. Saving grace it was only moving at 1-2K, and the person is fine, and the vehicles were taken off the road.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/paralympics/toyota-halts-self-driving-vehicles-use-after-olympic-village-accident-1.6157569">https://www.cbc.ca/sports/paralympics/toyota-halts-self-driving-vehicles-use-after-olympic-village-accident-1.6157569</a>
&nbsp;
Bursary Applications&nbsp; closing at the end of September 2021.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/referral/benefits-and-funding/further-education-bursary">https://www.visionaustralia.org/referral/benefits-and-funding/further-education-bursary</a>
&nbsp;
Upcoming exploring tech webinar with DAVID WOODBRIDGE on the Apple Watch.
&nbsp;
As usual, last Wednesday of the Month (29 Sep 2021) from 12.30 to 13.30 EST.
&nbsp;
Registration page follows:
&nbsp;
<a href="https://visionaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PfbH9oQITqqpJSbllR4RoA">https://visionaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PfbH9oQITqqpJSbllR4RoA</a>
&nbsp;
Apple Keynote Event
&nbsp;
iPhone and other possible devices launching this month: perhaps September 14???
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/iphone-13-launch-every-product-we-expect-to-see-from-apple">https://www.techradar.com/news/iphone-13-launch-every-product-we-expect-to-see-from-apple</a>
&nbsp;
Windows 11 Launch Date October 5 2021
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/31/22649940/windows-11-release-date-features-devices-free-upgrade">https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/31/22649940/windows-11-release-date-features-devices-free-upgrade</a>
&nbsp;
FitBit&rsquo;s with ECG Function Now Available in Australia.
&nbsp;
Remember, Fitbit devices are not self voicing.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/08/fitbit-ecg-tga-approval-australia/">https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/08/fitbit-ecg-tga-approval-australia/</a>
&nbsp;
Book for Blind Android Users from National Braille Press in Multiple Formats
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/AND-COMMAND-2ED.html?from_search=1">https://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/AND-COMMAND-2ED.html?from_search=1</a>

Vision Australia's Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge 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 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 - Vision Australia Radio

Vision Australia's Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge 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 Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge 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 7th September 2021

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/8587a165-2fb9-4007-ade4-ad9c0026d1af/transcript

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