OK I took a look. It is a simple program, little more than a spinoff web browser really that provides a set of links to streaming and regular audio of reading services, community radio and podcasts of interest to th blind community.
You would be best using this with a WiFi connection unless you have unlimited bandwidth plan from you mobil provider, something unheard of here.
Two issue I have here. first off the type is really really small. Someone needs to review the style guide and user interface documentation for the iPhone. Second would it not be better to just have this as a webpage designed for the iPhone so that if a link to a service changes you don't have to update the whole application?
We might undertake to develop such a website. Would people please send me link for such services, podcasts and so on. Put "iphone webpage" in the subject line please. Thanks.
Gregory Kearney Manager - Accessible Media Association for the Blind of Western Australia 61 Kitchener Avenue, PO Box 101 Victoria Park 6979, WA Australia Telephone: +61 (08) 9311 8202 Telephone: +1 (307) 224-4022 (North America) Fax: +61 (08) 9361 8696 Toll free: 1800 658 388 (Australia only) Email: gkearney@xxxxxxxxx On 10/10/2009, at 8:21 AM, Marty Rimpau wrote:
Hi all, not to start a controversy, but the announcement did not say that the i blink was the first usable application for the i-phone by the blind, rather, it said that this application was the first one totally dedicated to the needs of the blind, so they are not liing to us.Marty On Oct 9, 2009, at 5:13 PM, Russell Solowoniuk wrote:Huh? On 2009-10-09, at 12:52 PM, David Poehlman wrote:thei iphone is the first app for the blind for the iphone, I could go on.On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:49 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Lies?? What do you mean? On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:24 PM, David Poehlman wrote:I'd expect nothing less than lies like this from them. On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Jeff Kisecker wrote: Hi:Not sure if my messages are getting through to the list or not, but I received the following today, and thought it would be of interest to some on this list.Jeff Kisecker Begin forwarded message:From: Serotek Announcements <noreply@xxxxxxxxxxx> Date: October 9, 2009 1:12:43 PM CDT To: kisecker@xxxxxxxxxSubject: News Release: Serotek Introduces First iPhone Application for the Blinddelivered-to: kisecker@xxxxxxxxxreceived: by 10.210.131.17 with SMTP id e17cs82691ebd; Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:12:44 -0700 (PDT) received: by 10.220.108.219 with SMTP id g27mr4415505vcp. 44.1255111963665; Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:12:43 -0700 (PDT) received: from p2025330.pubip.peer1.net (web1.serotek.com [216.157.74.110]) by mx.google.com with ESMTP id 17si1309490vws. 124.2009.10.09.11.12.42; Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:12:43 -0700 (PDT)received: (qmail 4253 invoked by uid 0); 9 Oct 2009 18:12:42 -0000received: from unknown (HELO localhost) (127.0.0.1) by web1.serotek.com with SMTP; 9 Oct 2009 18:12:42 -0000return-path: <noreply@xxxxxxxxxxx>received-spf: pass (google.com: best guess record for domain of noreply@xxxxxxxxxxx designates 216.157.74.110 as permitted sender) client- ip=216.157.74.110; authentication-results: mx.google.com; spf=pass (google.com: best guess record for domain of noreply@xxxxxxxxxxx designates 216.157.74.110 as permitted sender) smtp.mail=noreply@xxxxxxxxxxx message-id: <4acf7d1b.9115f10a.4c37.ffffddd5SMTPIN_ADDED@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >mime-version: 1.0 content-type: text/html; charset=utf-8Please do not reply to this message. If you don't wish to receive any more Serotek announcements, activate the link at the end of this message.NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: pr@xxxxxxxxxxx 612.720.1068 Technical Contact : info@xxxxxxxxxxx Serotek Introduces First iPhone Application for the Blind iBlink Radio available in App StoreMINNEAPOLIS, Minn – October 9, 2009 – Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and services, introduced a third-party iPhone application today specifically designed for those who are blind or have low vision. Now available in the App Store, the application is called iBlink Radio™ and is the first such application to be introduced in the world. iBlink Radio allows people to listen to podcasts, radio stations and reading services produced by and for the blind community. The reading service section of iBlink Radio provides audio versions of newspapers, magazines and periodicals for anyone unable to read the printed page, regardless of disability. Daily newspapers include USA Today, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Listeners can also access all known radio stations owned and operated by the blind, and the podcast section offers topics ranging from technology to cooking. “The iPhone is a great platform for doing just about anything, whether it be learning something new or just jamming to some great tunes,” said Mike Calvo, CEO, Serotek Corporation, “iBlink Radio represents all that and more; it marks another step toward inclusion for all.” While the application offers a convenient way for the blind community to stay connected, the application is available to everyone, blind or sighted. In addition to being of great interest to those who are blind or have partial sight, iBlink Radio is also invaluable resource to family members, friends and professionals serving this community.-more- For additional information, visit http://www.serotek.com/eyeblink . Serotek CorporationSerotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops software and manufactures accessibility solutions under the System Access brand. Committed to the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek began with the launch of the first online community specifically designed to meet the needs of people with visual impairment. Since then, Serotek has introduced several powerful, affordable solutions that require minimal training and investment. For more information, visit www.serotek.com .###Editors Note: Product names, brands and other trademarks featured or referred to are the property of their respective trademark holders. These trademark holders are not affiliated with Accessible Event and do not sponsor or endorse these materials.Activate this link to stop receiving Serotek announcements.
