iACast 130 – Apple Event Wrap Up

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On this episode, Michael, Aleeha, Leslie and Jason discuss there thoughts and feelings on the latest Apple event, where the company announced the iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, and iPad. They also discuss the possibilities of the new U1 chip found in the iPhone 11 line.

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iACast 129 – What Is An App

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On this episode, Michael and Jason discuss the fundamental definition of an app. They also discuss some of the differences between Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android apps, and the methods for developing them.

News

Android 10 has been released.
Apple’s September 10th event will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater.

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Jason: The Big Bang Theory
Michael: The Powerbeats Pro

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#iAGameCast 15 – Circus Master Revenge

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On this episode, Aleeha, Jason, and Victoria play through Circus Master Revenge from Mental Vision.

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Quick Tip: Enable widgets on your iPadOS Home Screen

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Android users have had the ability to use widgets on the home screen since there has been Android phones, but iOS users have had to go to a separate place to use the same functionality. In iOS or as its now called, iPadOS 13, widgets can coexist with your home screen. Here’s how to turn it on.

  1. While on your home screen turn your iPad to landscape view.
  2. Flick right with one finger or with three fingers if you are using VoiceOver.
  3. Once your Today view appears, find the first widget in the list. You will find that it is a prompt to add today view to your home screen.
  4. Tap the Add to home screen button

Please note that this will only add widgets to your first home screen page, and only while you are in landscape mode. You will be able to move in your widgets over your home screen in portrait, but they will only sit on your first home screen in landscape.

While this isn’t exactly what users would want in having widgets on each home screen, this is a start, and it can only get better in future iPadOS versions. What widgets do you use on your iPad? Let us know in the comments, or on twitter by tweeting @iaccessibility1 or by emailing feedback@iaccessibility.net.

Quick Tip: Updating Apps in iOS/iPadOS 13

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In the past, updating apps was simple because you only had to open the App Store app, and go to the Updates tab. Now, Apple has decided to make updates less prominent by moving the updates area to a new section on each tab of the App Store. Here’s how to find your updates now.

  1. Open the App Store
  2. In the top right, find the My Account button and activate it.
  3. Find the section heading that says upcoming automatic updates.
  4. You will then find the familiar options from the updates tab like update all, and the ability to update individual apps.

Apple has deemphasized the updates tab as updates should be a quiet aspect that just happens, but it is important to know where your updates happen in case you need to avoid the update of a certain app.

It is also important to remember that you can disable automatic updates in the settings app under App Store.

Quick Tip: Enable Dark Mode in iOS 13

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Quick Tip: Enable Dark Mode in iOS 13

Users have wanted the ability to select a dark theme for their operating systems as long as there have been operating systems, and Smart invert has helped make that dream a reality. Smart invert changes the solid background colors of each screen to be reverse of what would normally be shown. This usually gets the job done, but it doesn’t always work correctly. I use WhatsApp, and my background color is blue. Smart invert makes this an orange color, which is not what I would like to see. Dark Mode also changes the color to be dark, but it allows for a developer to customize the experience so that the app looks great no matter which mode is active.

iOS 13 has this new dark mode feature, and here’s how to turn it on.

  1. Open the settings app
  2. Tap Display and Brightness
  3. Here you will find the two options to pick Light and Dark. This will even change your wallpaper to look lighter or darker.

Note: You can use the Automatic toggle switch to keep your device light during the day and dark at night.

Conclusion

Dark Mode is an amazing new feature added in iOS 13. I have been using it on my phone, and some on my iPad, so it will be a great new feature when it comes out. The only downside to dark mode is that an app bust be designed to utilize the feature. I urge all users to reach out to your favorite app’s developer and ask them to enable dark mode in their next update so you can experience this in all your apps.

 

GameCast 15 – Circus Master Revenge

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On this episode, Aleeha, Jason, and Victoria play through Circus Master Revenge from Mental Vision.

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#iACast 128 – Access Perspective

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On this episode, Michael, Aleeha, Meaghan, Victoria, and Jason talk about the current state of Mac and PC gaming from an accessibility perspective. They also discuss accessibility features of various gaming consoles, and what they’d like to see in the future.

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iACast 128 – Access Perspective

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On this episode, Michael, Aleeha, Meaghan, Victoria, and Jason talk about the current state of Mac and PC gaming from an accessibility perspective. They also discuss accessibility features of various gaming consoles, and what they’d like to see in the future.

News

Apple event to be held on September 10th.
The PowerBeats Pro are available in all colors.
Apple releases iOS 13.1 developer beta.
Nintendo announces the new Switch and Switch Lite.
Apple will verify third-party repair stores.

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Picks

Jason: Artemis by Andy Weir

Meaghan: Cad Audio U2 USB Headset

Aleeha: Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 Bluetooth speaker

Victoria: Off To Be the Wizard by Scott Meyer

Michael: Apple Music for Android

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#iAGameCast 14 – Crazy Party

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On this episode, Aleeha, Victoria, and Jason demonstrate the game Crazy Party. This is a game with several mini-games in different worlds. You can also play battle card games.

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iA GameCast 14 – Crazy Party

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On this episode, Aleeha, Victoria, and Jason demonstrate the game Crazy Party. This is a game with several mini-games in different worlds. You can also play battle card games.

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We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iaccessibility.net. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you’d like to help support us, you can do so via our PayPal and Patreon pages. If you wish to interact with us during our podcasts live then please do join us on our Slack channel.

#iACast 127 – Transitioning To Android From IOS

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On this episode, Michael, Aleeha, and Jason talk about upgrading from the iPhone to an Android phone and suggestions for those that are transitioning to Android. A discussion of what apps you use on Android was had and the outcome was that they mostly used stock apps on their Pixel devices. Michael likes Google Messages and the Google Keep apps. The Apple Music app works on Android as well and is a must have if you subscribe to Apple Music. Michael recommends Movies Anywhere. A files like app you will want to have is Total Commander. A Shortcuts type app is Tasker. The Outlook app works well on Android. To monitor your battery use BatteryBot. Read your NLS books with the BARD Mobile app.

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