AppleVis.com has written a blog post on Apple Watch accessibility where sources found thatTim Cook stated that the Apple Watch would have accessibility features included, such as VoiceOver. Sources at iMore also discovered that the WatchKit APIs for developers contains things like accessibility labels for buttons, which suggests VoiceOver support for the watch.
This combined with the taptic feedback engine make the Apple Watch an amazing device for blind and low vision users.
So Apple has just released its anticipated version of its Mobile operating system, iOS 8. With this release came many new amazing features along with some new and annoying bugs. Many have decided to wait on iOS 8 for the bugs to be fixed, but the bugs are really not that big of a deal to fix. In this article, we will show you how to fix many of these bugs.
Backup
Before continuing, please backup your device to iTunes or to iCloud.
Backup to iTunes
Connect your device to iTunes
Find your device and click it to bring up the Details screen.
press Sync. iTunes should do this upon seeing your device, but this will make sure that your device is backed up.
Backing up to iCloud
On your iOS device, go to Settings -> iCloud -> Backup
Tap on BackupNow
Resetting your device
The best way to fix iOS bugs is to just simply reset your device. This will erase all content and settings, but it will make sure that iOS is running the way Apple Programmed it. As you use your iOS device over time, files and scripts get lodged in memory, and just like with Windows, your device starts to work strangely. This typically causes the problems after updating to iOS 8 To restore your device:
Go to Settings -> General -> Reset all content and settings.
Type in your device’s pin and password.
wait for the device to reset.
Once restore is complete, you may run the device setup, and restore from iCloud, or set your phone/iPad up as a new device. This will ensure that your device works efficiently. You can always download your apps and purchases from iTunes with iCloud. iCloud Drive will keep your documents that are in each app such as your Pages documents.
Conclusion
While the iOS 8 bugs are causing a lot of problems, it is possible for users to use their devices effectively after doing a reset. Perhaps if Apple would have given developers more time to work with the betas that were not released for a month, these bugs could have been reported and fixed.
Last week a great free iBook was released called, “Mastering the Macintosh with VoiceOver.” This book covers strategies for using the Macintosh with the trackpad to make the computer behave like a standard iPhone would. This book is very straight forward, and is great for all readers. If you are interested in learning the Mac with VoiceOver, then you should definitely pick up this book from iBooks. After all, it is free, and it is a great book.
Everyone on the internet will offer you the fastest way to charge your phone blog posts, but we want to actually give some useful information that you may have not yet heard.
Airplane Mode
You can charge your phone faster if it is in airplane mode. You will not receive calls while airplane mode is active however, so make sure you do this when you are not expecting to receive calls or have anything pressing that requires you to be online. Airplane mode disables all of your phone’s radios at once.
The Apple iPad 12V USB charger.
Apple makes a 12 volt charger for the iPad that also works for your phone. These adapters are $19 from the Apple Store, and they will charge your phone in about 1 hour. If you have airplane mode on as well, then your phone will charge even faster.
If you purchase a new iOS device, you can turn on VoiceOver by pressing the home button 3 times, or you may turn on zoom by taping twice on the screen with three fingers. These tips only work when you are first setting up your device.