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Episode Notes
Apple News
- Apple is holding an event next week to announce its new Phones. It is expected that the new iPhone will be announced.
- WatchOS 2.0 should come out next week along with iOS 9
Apple Watch Accessibility
- Apple Watch apps still could be more accessible.
- Watch apps will be more accessible after WatchOS 2.0 is released and developers have time to work with the code.
Windows 10 Accessibility
- Windows 10 is ready for screen readers, but is not fully supported by any screen reader.
- Narrator works with Windows 10, but is not for everyone.
- Cortona is a great tool for Windows 10 users, and will be more useful when screen readers work better with the OS.
- Edge browser not accessible with screen readers at this point.
Accessibility in Gaming
- Games have come a long way in recent years to support accessibility
- Destiny has color blind mode, and constant sounds to help low vision players find items to pick up or activate.
- Mortal Kombat X and Injustice made more accessible with audible cues thanks to blind gamer.
- Mobile game accessibility becoming more popular with the Blindfold games and games like Trivia Crack and Dice World.
- Trivia Crack needs to fix several buttons as they are no longer labeled.
Other Resources
Check out these resources online to further your technology knowledge.
- BlindBargains http://www.blindbargains.com
- Lynda.com http://www.lynda.com
- TWiT http://www.twit.tv
- iMore http://www.imore.com