Hi, Bryan. Talkback in Android 2.2 is getting close to usable, but not quite there. The main problem remaining is that the browser and e-mail applications are not accessible, both of which I think use webkit. Work on making it accessible is underway. I think we can count on Google to get it where it needs to be, but I can't estimate the timeline. Bill On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Bryan Schulz <b.schulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > hi, > > i called a local at&t wireless store and most of what they sell are the > android operating system. > will mobile speak be created for this system or will there possibly be a > free open source app to make these phones talk? > i would like to get an unlocked phone with no monthly fee off ebay for a low > talk time charge when needed solution. > Bryan Schulz > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave" <davidct1209@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:22 PM > Subject: Re: Is Android Programming Accessible? > > >> I'm relatively new to Android land as well, but from what I've done so >> far, yes, it's accessible depending on your experience. >> >> Android comes with a variety of development tools; there's, as you >> mentioned, a plugin for Eclipse to help streamline the development >> experience (auto generated project files). >> >> However, all of this can be done by hand via the Android SDK using >> command line tools. One can also specify UI elements within an >> AndroidManifest xml file. >> >> The learning curve isn't too bad as long as you are fairly comfortable >> with exploring the technology stack (from the tools, to the SDK, to >> the application concepts such as intents, broadcasts, services, etc. >> and finally to managing a real device such as flashing, rooting, >> etc.). >> >> Hth. >> >> On 7/29/10, David Engebretson Jr. <d.engebretson@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>> I asked the same question a week back or so and didn't get a response. >>> Maybe we'll need to explore it together. try eyesfree.google.com >>> >>> cheers, >>> david >>> >>> David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weaver Hosting >>> Need web hosting? >>> Come visit us at PeaceWeaverHosting.com >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Robert Jaquiss" <rjaquiss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:13 PM >>> Subject: Is Android Programming Accessible? >>> >>> >>>> Hello: >>>> >>>> I am looking at a possible project that requires programming for an >>>> Android based device. Has anyone done this? My research to date >>>> indicates >>>> that Java is used with the Eclipse IDE and an Android SDK. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Robert >>>> >>>> __________ >>>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3036 - Release Date: 07/29/10 >>> 06:34:00 >>> >>> __________ >>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>> >>> >> __________ >> View the list's information and change your settings at >> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >> > > __________ > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind > > __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind