Hi Brendan I use Siri to dictate text messages, though I can use the touch-screen keyboard as well. I also use it to launch the apps on my iPhone. For example, I will say: "Launch App Store", or "Launch Sky Sports". When dictating text messages, I speak reasonably slowly and precisely so Siri generally gets accurately what I want to say. The Dictate button is fairly easy to find. You do a double tap with one finger to start, and wait for the beep. Once you have dictated your message, finish by performing a two-finger double tap. Make sure your fingers are apart slightly so that Siri knows you are indicating the finish of dictation. Wherever there is a search field in your app, there should be a Dictation button for you to use Siri. I also ask Siri questions like: "Today's football fixtures", and "Will I need an umbrella today"? I do like it, and I think it can only get better if they work on it at Apple. When I first played with it, I wondered if it would be rather gimmicky, but I actually use it every day. And, to be fair, the more I have used it, the more proficient I have become. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns -----Original Message----- From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brendan Roache Sent: 23 April 2013 11:13 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility Hi Jackie Would it be possible for you to provide a mini tutorial by way of examples for SIRI please? I know she is there but really have not used the facility. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:55 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility > Hi Mark > > In essence, I didn't get on with the iPhone first time round, so gave > it to my son. But as my confidence with using the iPod Touch grew, I > bought an iPad late last year, and got on well with it. Then, a few > months back, I finally took the plunge and renewed my interest in the > iPhone. That made my iPad really surplus, so I sold it. I did like > it though, but felt that as I had my iPod Touch and an iPhone 5, it > was better to recoup some of the money invested before the iPad got > too old. As you say, these devices are not cheap! > > As the iPad is larger, the sound is better for music, and VoiceOver > just has more depth. My iPod Touch is the fourth generation that I > received as a present more than two years ago. While it has the > latest iOS software, it doesn't support Siri, and I do use this quite > a lot on my iPhone 5. > > If you can, get some hands-on at one of the Apple stores to see what > you prefer in terms of size. They should allow you to try out each > device and ask any questions. > > Good luck. > > > > > Kind Regards, > > Jackie Cairns > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > On Behalf Of mark bishop > Sent: 22 April 2013 13:55 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility > > Hi Jackie > In terns of what you can do with the Ipad, how much extra benefit are > you getting compared to using for example the Iphone 4S? > I ask as the Ipad is quite expensive and as I already have the Iphone > I am trying to justify the extra expense. > thanks > Mark Bishop > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 12:05 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility > > >> Hi Mark >> >> Yes, except that you are dealing with a larger touch-screen. Some >> apps work exclusively for the iPad, but if you can use one device, >> you should be ok to use the iPad as well, least that is my experience >> and conclusion. >> >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Jackie Cairns >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >> On Behalf Of mark bishop >> Sent: 21 April 2013 18:26 >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] ipad accessibility >> >> Hi >> After careful consideration of the new kindles I have decided to stay >> with the kindle keyboard, but have decided to go for the Ipad 4th >> generation instead. >> Can people tell me about their experiences with it? I am using the >> I-phone 4S and have used the Ipod touch recently and have got on >> really well. 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