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#iACast 00: Reboot
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iA Cast is back, and this episode is to introduce what is to come.
#iACast 14: Wi-Pi
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ON this episode of iA Cast we discuss the latest Apple news, and we talk about the new version of the Raspberry Pi, a $35 computer that can fit in your pocket We discuss that Sony is bringing their streaming PlayStation game playing service to the Mac, and the latest in gaming news.
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#iACast 13: Apple Problems
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On this episode of iA Cast we discuss the following
- Discussed the Apple VS FBI case. To learn more, visit http://www.apple.com/customer-letter
- Discussed the Uber driver tragedy and how this could effect Lyft and Uber.
- Discussed new releases from Mobile World Congress this week.
- Discussed New betas and features in new Apple beta software which will be released in early march.
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#iACast 12 – Digital Accessible Art!
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Episode Notes
It has been since December since we recorded a new podcast, so here is what we have covered this week.
- We discussed the updates that have been made here at iAccessibility concerning the podcast and our website.
- Review of the new iPhone 6s battery case
- Discuss the pros and cons of removing the iPhone headphone jack in the iPhone 7
- Discuss error 53 and what it means. We also touch on the new iOS date bug.
- We discuss the latest news about iOS 9.3 which will come out to everyone in March
- Apple is rumored to release the iPhone 5se next month, and we talk about what features it should have and if people want a 4 inch iPhone
- We discuss the New Apple TV and if people still use it
- Facebook is a modern name in browsing the web, but do we really need the app on our devices to use their services?
- We discuss the latest in entertainment news, which include movies, gaming and books
- The Apple Pencil is a new way to draw on a tablet screen, and you can learn how to pair it and draw with it by listening to this episode
We will continue this podcast each week now and all episodes have been migrated over to this site. If you do not see episodes 11 and 12 in your podcast app of choice then please unsubscribe and re-subscribe to our podcast and you should see the new episodes there.
iAccessibility is on slack at iaccessibildtyslack.slack.com We encourage everyone who wants to communicate on what we discuss to contact us and we can add you to the accessibility Slack community.
Slack is accessible and it will work with all modern screen readers on any platform.
Please email Michael Doise if you have any questions or suggestions for this podcast. You may also find us online at the social links below these show notes.
We hope you have enjoyed this podcast and will listen next week.
#iACast 11 – What’s With the Hump?
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Episode Notes
On this episode of iA Cast recorded on December 21, 2015, I discuss the following topics.
- Changes to iAccessibility’s home page and why there have not been podcast episodes.
- The iPhone 6s battery case and why people #lovethehump or #hatethehump.
- Problems with Apple Music and previous libraries.
#iACast 10 – The Apple Waiting Game
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This week on the iA Cast, we discuss the following topics.
- Michael’s confusion about the iPhone reservation process
- The New Apple TV, and how it works
- Release date of iOS 9 and Mac OS X El Capitan
- Discussion of BlindSquare and AroundMe apps
- Discussion of state of Android accessibility
- Apple TV will support MFI game controllers Apple TV to support MFi-based game controllers … – iMore
- Destiny The Taken King comes out on September 15
- World of Warcraft has new accessibility features for color blind and low vision users
- Prime Time shows to return to network television this month you will be able to ask Siri to play that episode on the new Apple TV
- Check out Blind Bargains
- Check out AppleVis
Upcoming Events
- iOS 9 release, September 16
- iPhone 6s and 6s Plus launch, September 25
- Photography Non-visually, September 26
#iACast 8 – Recording with a watch?
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- Just Press Record is an app for iOS that works with Apple Watch. You can record and it saves your recordings immediately to iCloud Drive.
- Apple comes out with new Aluminum and glass gold and rose gold Apple Watches. Rose gold model has a rose gold color in the selection of colors for your complications.
- New iMacs with retina displays. 21.5 inch has 4k and 27 inch has 5k display. each one comes with new magic devices.
- Apple releases Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2. Magic keyboard is wedge shaped like the new Magic Trackpad and has a flatter design. Magic Trackpad 2 has force Touch and the Magic Mouse 2 is slimmer with the same kind of feel. All three of these devices use Lightning cables to charge, and can get 9 hours of battery in 2 minutes of charging.
- We then discuss the difference between USB-C and Micro USB.
- We discuss the news in Gaming.
- We then talk about iOS content blockers and if you should use them. Check out Purify Blocker in the App Store.
- The BARD Mobile app from NLS has been updated with new features and the same bugs.
- Fall television is back with great new seasons. Many shows can be found on Hulu and other places online. Apple adds all Harry Potter books to the iBookStore and more.
We hope you have enjoyed this episode of iA Cast. Please leave us feedback on how you like the recording quality of the Apple Watch and the Just Press Record app.
#iACast 7 – Is it a Tablet or a Notebook?
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- iAccessibility resurrecting Share Center without the notification widget
- iPhone 6s and 6s Plus can have a slightly different processor made either by Samsung or TSMC.
- Bluetooth performance in iOS 9.0.2 seems far superior than previous versions or phones VoiceOver with bluetooth still needs to be fixed
- compass app does not display elevation to VoiceOver users
- Testflisht app does not let VoiceOver users see what apps they can test on its main screen
- To fix these issues email accessibility@apple.com we will do the same as well
- Microsoft announces Surface Pro 4 New Surface™ Pro 4 – Microsoft.com
- Microsoft announces Surface Book a laptop and a tablet in one device. Surface™ Book – Introducing The Ultimate Laptop
- Microsoft announces Lumia 950 and 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 – Smartphones – Microsoft – USA
- We discuss the Capital Macintosh meeting that happens on October 13. The address is 9012 Research BLVD. in Austin Texas Capital Macintosh User Group
- We discuss how to become a developer Apple Developer, Android Developers, Register as an app developer – Windows app development
- Apple added the Curious app to its list of apps that are accessible to VoiceOver. Search the App Store for this app.
- We discuss the latest gaming news. Halo 5, World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Geometry Wars and more
Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of iA Cast. Please leave us comments here for feedback and for future episode requests.
#iACast 6 – Saving Power on Mars
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- iAccessibility.net has been given an update for better looks and performance
- To save power on your iPhone 6s;
- Turn off background app refresh for apps you don’t want refreshing
- Disable always use location services for selected apps and system services
- Turn on Screen Curtain while using VoiceOver
- Use Airplane Mode with Wi-FI and Bluetooth on to use your device without cellular signal
- Use Airplane Mode to charge your device faster
- Discussion of the movie the Martian compared to the book
- Discussion of latest season of Doctor Who
- Cap Mac Users Group meets Tuesday October 13 instead of Tuesday October 6th as stated last week
- iAccessibility will be at NFB Texas convention to discuss our developer program and to sign people up to create their apps. Come and show your support for iAccessibility at the exhibit hall
- Brief discussion of how to get an app developed through iAccessibility
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#iACast 5 – 3D Touch the World
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On this episode of the iA Cast we discuss the changes that have come with the new iPhone and other tech news. Here is everything we cover.
- We discuss the Apple iPhone upgrade program and talk about the details of how the program works
- Demonstration of 3D Touch and quick actions on the home screen
- Demonstration of, “Hey Siri”
- We demonstrate how to label photos with live photos.
- Discussion of the, “Remember This function with Siri
- Discussion of El Capitan and its new features
- Google Nexus 6P has USB-C so not just Apple products use this connector now.
- ZoomText now supports Windows 10, Edge support still in development
- We discuss accessibility in consoles with Text to Speech coming to Playstation, and Narrator and Windows 10 for the Xbox One
- Minecraft client for Mac OS El Capitan appears to be crashing. Use the Linux version from minecraft.net
- Halo 5 Guardians coming next month
- Photography Non-visually in Austin Texas October 3rd at 111 E. Cesar Chavez St. at 10 AM. Dress comfortably
- Capital Macintosh monthly meeting next Tuesday at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub at 9012 Research BLVD. event starts at 7 PM
- Discussion of iAccessibility Developer program
On this episode of iA Cast we talk about the following items.