[vi-android] Re: Few basic questions from an user who is going to start using Android phones shortly.
- From: Aaron <blindgeek1989@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 13:10:21 -0400
blindpodcaster.com has a bunch of podcasts and blogs on android. As well as
some other resources for blind android users.
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> On Jun 30, 2014, at 12:27 PM, Kevin Ratliff <kdr.email@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> How well talkback works on jelly bean devices?
> Talkback works well on Jellybean devices, but it works even better
> with KitKat devices. Try to get the Motorola Moto E, Moto G, or Moto
> X. The Moto E and Moto G are inexpensive and running the latest
> Android software.
> Can I use it to send and read text messages? Yes
> Can I easily make calls and attend them? Definitely Yes
> Can I browse the internet? Yes, use Firefox for Android, because it
> has some accessibility enhancements that other browsers lack.
> What about sending and receiving emails? Yes
> Is there any guide about what gestures can be used on android phones?
> There is an Explore by Touch tutorial on the phone, along with a list
> of some of the common gestures.
> Any links to useful websites, information about other lists of blind
> android users will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Blogs, Lists, Etcetera
> Accessible Android
> http://accessibleandroid.wordpress.com/
> Eyes-Free Android
> http://eyes-free.blogspot.com/
> A Collection of Accessible Apps for Your Android Device
> http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw140303
> Android Access: Accessible Android apps and news for the Blind and
> Visually Impaired
> http://www.androidaccess.net/
> The VI Android List
> vi-android-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> The eyes-free - Google Group
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/eyes-free
> Podcasts
> Android from an Accessible Point of View
> http://www.jjhof.com/androidpodcasts/
> That Android Show
> http://thatandroidshow.com/
>
>
>
>
>> On 6/29/14, Faiz Rasool <faiz7r@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>>
>>
>> This is my first post to this group, I'll give a brief introduction of
>> myself, and then will ask my questions.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm totally blind, I'm presently studying for a doctorate in Sociology, and
>> I live in Karachi, Pakistan.
>>
>>
>>
>> So far, I've used Nuance talks and zoom for Nokia phones, but now that
>> Nuance has stop developing this software, I'm considering switching to
>> android phones. I know that perhaps I Phone is the most accessible touch
>> phone around, but I cannot afford it, so low cost android phones developed
>> by Samsung and Motorola for users in developing countries will be the most
>> likely solution for me.
>>
>>
>>
>> My questions are:
>>
>>
>>
>> How well talkback works on jelly bean devices? I think I'll by Samsung
>> star pro which has jelly bean 4.1.2.
>>
>>
>>
>> Can I use it to send and read text messages?
>>
>>
>>
>> Can I easily make calls and attend them?
>>
>>
>>
>> Can I browse the internet?
>>
>>
>>
>> What about sending and receiving emails?
>>
>>
>>
>> I've used my friend's I Phone for a very short time, so I've a basic idea
>> of
>> how to move the finger around the screen and how to double tap to activate
>> an item. Is there any guide about what gestures can be used on android
>> phones?
>>
>>
>>
>> Finally, any links to useful websites, information about other lists of
>> blind android users will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your help,
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Faiz.
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