Hi Eleanor,
I would be happy to help you with SimpleMic.
When you first open the app, I would recommend exploring the app by
dragging your finger around the screen. A regular flicking motion
will not work as it is in fact activating and deactivating the
recording. I suspect these are the sounds you are hearing
You may already understand this, but to make sure there is common
ground I will explain the layout of the app.
Upon opening the app, there is 6 main areas you should be aware of:
1. In the top left there is a Record Option button. This button is a
little tricky to activate as it does not operate as a standard button.
If you tap this button once to make sure VO is focussed on it, and
then tap and hold for 4 or 5 seconds and release, you will here the
current recording option announced and instructions to start and stop
recording.
2. Opposite the Recording Option button, you will find a help button
in the top right of the screen. This button operates in the same way
as Record Options, so tap once to place focus and tap and hold to hear
the announcement. This announcement begins with Hello VO user.
3. A large portion of the screen is taken up by the Record Control
Jesture area. This area is like Flexy or other apps which allow you to
interact with an app directly. For example, to select an item there is
no need for a double tap etc. In the normal mode of recording, you
swipe right to begin a recording, and swipe left to finish the
recording. You can also swipe up and down to change the recording
modes. Modes available include Normal, Sound and No Motion. The final
action that can be performed in this area is the pausing of a
recording which is in process. For instance, you could begin recording
an interview or lecture, and then pause the recording if the interview
was interrupted or the lecture ended abruptly. You can then touch the
area again to resume your recording.
4. In the bottom left you will find the Recordings List button, and it
is a normal button so your double tap works fine. After activating
this button, you will be presented with another screen displaying the
recordings you have created. Each recording has a play button since
the update, but you need to select a recording before this play button
is activated. There are additional share, upload and edit buttons, but
they work the same as in other apps.
5. After exiting the Recordings List view, by double tapping the done
button, the area towards the bottom of the screen in the centre is a
time status clock type indicator. This is an element of the app which
cannot be interacted with, but you can use it to monitor the length of
your current recording. I don't think it has any other purpose anyway.
6. The final button in the bottom right of the screen is your
settings. This is a standard button, so your usual double tap will
open the settings screen. The contents in this area are quite
standard, so I don't think an explanation is required.
The above is a considerable amount of information to take in, but if
you have any further questions I would be happy to address them.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Niall
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On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:34 PM, Eleanor Martha Burke** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
<eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have tried this app and I have tried the update and I have tried the
professional version and I find it so totally inaccessible. tried it all I
get is the tone going off continuously and when I touch the screen I get a
something about pause and resume and nothing else I find is dreadful at all
together. if anyone has any ideas how I might use this app before I make a
claim back from the iTunes Store I would be happy to give it a go.
On 5 Aug 2015, at 10:13, Jackie Brown <jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
Hi Niall
I noticed an update but haven't had time to go through it yet. Great stuff
though, it is always very rewarding when developers and manufacturers take
comments on board.
Kind Regards,
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Niall Gallagher
Sent: 05 August 2015 10:04
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] SimpleMic Updated 😎
Hi All,
I'm delighted to tell you that the developer of SimpleMic has resolved the
mentioned issue in an update.
The developer has also been very responsive to the feedback regarding adding
new VO specific features.
Please see some of the Tweets I sent to, and received from, the developer of
the said app below.
Nick Bonatsakis (@@nickbona): @NiallJG91 @simplemic @AppleVis Hey Niall, the
fix for the recordings list should be rolling out as we speak.
Niall Gallagher (@@NiallJG91): Hey @nickbona 😁 Thank you so much for the
update!!!!! Everyone I recommended the app to will be so happy.
😎
Nick Bonatsakis (@@nickbona):
@NiallJG91 @simplemic @AppleVis I'll definitely investigate if it's possible
to provide custom actions in that way.
Niall Gallagher (@@NiallJG91): @nickbona Fantastic to see a developer be so
responsive to feedback. I will edit the @AppleVis directory to reflect
update. #GreatWork
Kind regards,
Niall
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On Aug 1, 2015, at 6:31 PM, Amro Bilal <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
Thanks Niall. This is good news. I do like the simplicity of this app.
I was looking for an app to easily and quickly record the odd audio
note and this one fits the bill. For instance have you tried the record on
launch option?
Rather neat. One improvement could be to add the ability to carry out
some actions by highlighting a recorded message and flicking up/down.
Actions like delete, share etc. just like you interact with text
messages and emails for example. This will make carrying out tasks much
quicker IMHO.
Niall, if you are already in contact with the developers, maybe you
could suggest this?
Best
Amro
-----Original Message-----
From: Niall Gallagher
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 12:25 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: SimpleMic
Hi All,
I received the following reply from the developer of SimpleMic on Twitter.
Nick Bonatsakis, @NiallJG91 @ke7zum Sorry to hear you guys have been
having issues. I'm totally on it, expect an update soon.
Can't wait for the update, and the developer stated he will be working
on more accessibility focused apps in the near future.
Kind regards,
Niall
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wrote:
Hi Niall and Amro
I am going to ask the person who recommended this app to me how he is
able to play more than one recording in a list as I can't either.
This is a really nice app but for a few quirks that could be made more
accessible.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Brown
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Sent: 30 July 2015 22:12
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: SimpleMic
Hi Amro,
I'm glad to read someone else is having the same experience as myself.
I have contacted the developers via Twitter, but I'm not sure how
responsive to social media they are.
When you flick up and down, you are changing the recording modes.
Normal is the default i.e. flick right and left, sound starts
recording when a level of sound is detected, and no motion will start
recording when the iOS device isn't moving.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Niall
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 30, 2015, at 8:39 PM, Amro Bilal <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
Same here. I think this app is terrific but I can’t
find any way to play messages other than the top one from the list
of messages. My sighted wife confirms that there’s
a play button next to each message but VO can only see the top one
for some reason. Again tabbing messages only selects them.
Has anyone noticed that flicking up/down toggles some mode between
three
settings: normal/vibration/sounds? Yet to know what this is.
Best
Amro
-----Original Message-----
From: Niall Gallagher
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:25 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: SimpleMic
Hi Jackie,
I am only experimenting with the app too.
I have two or three recordings in the list, but I am only able to
play the first item.
Double tapping will only select the recording for me, it won't play.
Kind regards,
Niall
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wrote:
Hi Niall
I have only played with recording silly stuff, but each recording
appears in the list, and I tapped it rather than the Play button
for each one.
Try that!
Kind Regards,
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Behalf Of Niall Gallagher
Sent: 30 July 2015 07:57
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: SimpleMic
Hi,
I downloaded SimpleMic and it is a great app, but I have a question
I'm wondering can you help with.
How is it possible to play the second or third recording in the
recordings list?
I can find the play button for the first recording, but it is not
present when another item is selected.
I have got sighted confirmation that a play button is present for
each item, but it is not announced by VoiceOver.
Kind regards,
Niall
Sent from my iPhone
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Hi Richard
I have tried to tap the Help button unsuccessfully too, so am none
the wiser what is in there.
When using this app, it seems to be essential to keep your finger
at the bottom of the screen if you want to access the Settings or
other buttons or else you will possibly activate the microphone.
A good enough app for what it does.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Brown
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