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#iACast UnboxCast 18: Google Pixel 2

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https://media.blubrry.com/iacast/p/iaccessibility.net/iacast/UnboxCast18GooglePixel2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSOn this episode of the iA UnboxCast, Michael unboxes the Google Pixel 2 with guests Aleeha, Lauren, Chelsea and Jason. Michael takes us through initial setup and talks about the basic features of the phone. Don’t forget to contact us with any feedback at feedback@iaccessibility.net… Continue Reading #iACast UnboxCast 18: Google Pixel 2

Texie for iOS: Does it Work as Advertised?

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This morning, I discovered an app called Texie for iOS. The app claims to be able to perform quick text recognition, kind of like the Short Text mode of Seeing AI. It’s free do download, but, in order to perform scans, you must purchase credits, which start at $0.99 for 100 scans. You get a few extra… Continue Reading Texie for iOS: Does it Work as Advertised?

What’s New in VoiceOver for macOS High Sierra

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On September 25, 2017, Apple released macOS High Sierra to the public. Here are some new enhancements to VoiceOver. Enhanced Multilingual Support If VoiceOver detects that a language has been associated with text that it’s reading, it Will automatically switch to another voice and will read the text in that language. You can set the… Continue Reading What’s New in VoiceOver for macOS High Sierra

#iACast UnboxCast 9: 4th Generation Apple TV

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AppleTV 4th generation

https://media.blubrry.com/iacast/p/iaccessibility.net/iacast/UnboxCast9AppleTV4thGen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSOn this episode of the UnboxCast, Aleeha and Michael unbox the ever popular Apple TV 4th generation from Apple. Aleeha goes through initial setup of the device, as well as its settings. We also demonstrate downloading and setting up an app from the App Store.

#iACast 51: Accessibility of the Kindle PaperWhite

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Black Kindle Paperwhite

https://media.blubrry.com/iacast/p/iaccessibility.net/iacast/51KindlePaperwhiteAccessibility.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSOn this episode of the iACast, Aleeha, Jason, Michael, and Anne Currie discuss the accessibility of eReaders developed by Amazon. Discussion primarily focuses on the Kindle Paperwhite,an eReader commonly used in the educational system. It has a unique accessibility system, requiring a blind user to purchase the reader… Continue Reading #iACast 51: Accessibility of the Kindle PaperWhite

Freeing everyone’s ability to learn VoiceOver for iOS

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Today we decided that VO Starter should provide training to all iOS users who want to learn VoiceOver, so we decided to make VO Starter a free app. One reason we did this is because everyone should know how to use their device, and the other app that helps with this training is now 2… Continue Reading Freeing everyone’s ability to learn VoiceOver for iOS

#iACast UnboxCast 7 – MicroSpeak Digital Recorder

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Microspeak Digital Recorder

https://media.blubrry.com/iacast/p/iaccessibility.net/iacast/UnboxCast7MicrospeakDigitalRecorder.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSOn this episode of the iA UnboxCast, Matt unboxes the Micro-Speak Plus Talking Digital Voice Recorder. He talks about and demonstrates the features of this device. This recorder is distributed by A T Guys.

#iACast DemoCast 6: Prizmo Go

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https://media.blubrry.com/iacast/p/iaccessibility.net/iacast/DemoCast6-PrizmoGo.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSIn this Demo Cast, Jason demonstrates Prizmo Go, a free app for iOS that allows the user to scan and read text. Download the app by following this link: Prizmo Go – Instant Text Capture on the App Store

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