There are two ways for text entry. when you need to enter text, a qwerty keyboard pops up on the bottom part of the screen. You can touch the character you want to enter and then double tap. But once you get used to the layout of the keyboard, you will notice that this is really slow. But there is also a touch typing mode. In this mode, you just touch the character you want to insert and lift your finger up from the screen. The character is then inserted. If you don't find the character you want to insert when you first touch the screen, not to worry. You can move along the screen until you find the character and then lift your finger up. It won't insert anything unless you lift your finger. For new users, I first suggest the default typing mode which is touch the character and double tap anywhere on the screen to insert. Once you become familiar with the layout of the keyboard, you can switch to touch typing mode.
Remember that if you have iPhone 4S, you can use Siri's dictation feature. I should say though that this isn't very accurate with Indian accent. The other alternative is to also buy an external mini Bluetooth keyboard. These are really small keyboards and can easily fit in a trouser pocket. There are loads of models on eBay. And surprisingly they are not too expensive. I have a mini keyboard but I hardly use it. There are a lot of free apps that have excellent functionality. BBCNews for example is free. All the social network apps, Twitter, FaceBook and Google Plus are free. Even the paid apps cost on an average a dollar or two. But you don't really have to spend money on apps. If you listen to music, you have to use iTunes on your computer to get music on to the iPhone. I don't particularly like using iTunes on the computer but it is easy enough to import your music into it and sync it with iPhone. If you have WiFi connection at home and have an unlimited data plan, you can listen to music and radio without actually having to bother with iTunes. There are loads of free apps for listening to radio stations around the world. Here is the thing though, if you are pretty sure that you are only going to use your phone for making calls and sending text messages, you probably don't need an iPhone or a high-end Android smartphone. A Nokia C5 will just do fine. And also, if you are going to have problems connecting to the internet, you won't be able to make use of the iPhone's capabilities. all smartphones including the iPhone rely heavily on being able to connect to the internet either through WiFi or 3G. for example, there is now a Podcast app on the iPhone. it automatically downloads the podcasts you are subscribed to. You can listen to them offline but the iPhone needs a data connection to download them in the first place. There is a maps app on the iPhone which is becoming more and more accessible. Note that turn by turn navigation is not yet available in India. This maps app also requires a data connection. So I would say the running cost is your data connection cost and this is true no matter which smartphone you are using. Hope this helps. Regards, Kiran -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ekinath Khedekar Sent: 10 October 2012 12:41 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] My first two weeks with Samsung S3 Hi Kiran, I am just wating for i5 to be launched here, so i4 prices fall further. But can you throw some light on texting problems on iPhone. Do we have to tab thrice on a letter? How about it's general limitations like incompatibility with other devices like our non-apple or blue tooth? Does the download of various applications make it very expensive in terms of it's operating cost? Thanks in advance On 10/9/12, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Kiran > > I was eagerly awaiting your intervention. I am now confused about > whether I will ever learn touch phones. Could you throw light on > > Ketantricks for this? > > On 10/9/12, Kiran Kaja <[email protected]> wrote: >> Thanks to Vasu for bringing this thread to my attention. There is a >> Hindi TTS on iOS. I do not think you can change the entire interface >> of the iPhone or iPad to Hindi. But if there is web content in Hindi >> like bbc.co.uk/Hindi, if you have enabled it, the iPhone switches to >> Hindi TTS for reading the text. Hindi is one of the options in >> Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Language Rotor. And >> the TTS quality is very good in my opinion. >> >> I am probably chipping in too late in this discussion but for blind >> users requiring screen reader support, Talkback really falls way >> behind VoiceOver. >> I did a couple of blog posts about my experience with Talkback and >> Android JellyBean here >> http://kirankaja12.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/random-thoughts-on-androi >> d-jelly bean-and-google-nexus-7-accessibility/ and >> http://kirankaja12.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/android-jellybean-accessi >> bility- continued-books-music-movies-and-youtube/. >> >> And the Android JellyBean version hasn't hit the Samsung Galaxy S3 yet. >> if >> as a screen reader user, you still want to buy an Android handset, >> you may be better off buying one of the Google branded devices such >> as the Galaxy Nexus. This is because they are stock Android and do >> not have any additional skins/customised interfaces which usually do >> not work with Talkback. I believe there are also ways to install >> unofficial Android firmware on devices like Galaxy S3 but do it at >> your own risk. >> >> One other reason for selecting Android is the price. There are a lot >> of cheaper Android devices than either the iPhone and Galaxy S3. On >> the other hand if you are a partially sighted user, you may >> appreciate the large >> 4.8 >> inch display of the Galaxy S3. And I heard that text >> enlargement/screen magnification features will be improved in Android >> soon. I don't know if it will be as good as the Zoom feature on iOS >> however. >> >> Just my two cents worth... >> -----Original Message----- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of Srinivasu Chakravarthula >> Sent: 09 October 2012 10:29 >> To: [email protected] >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [AI] My first two weeks with Samsung S3 >> >> Hi, >> I sent a twitter message to Kiran asking him for clarification.. >> Requested >> him to post on the list, if he can... >> Vasu >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Oct 8, 2012, at 10:18 PM, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Dear Friends, >>> >>> I am surprised too. I think Kiran or someone who uses Iphone must >>> intervene and let us know. I did find chinese, Korean and whatever >>> but not Hindi. Of course, there is another possibility in that >>> maybe it may be downloadable. So Kiran if you are seeing this, >>> please do clarify as I am seriously thinking to shift sooner than later. >>> >>> Ketan >>> >>> On 10/9/12, Srinivasu Chakravarthula <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Dear Ketan - >>>> I just checked on my iPhone 4S as well by calling Apple support >>>> here in the US, sadly there is no Hindi support for VoiceOver... >>>> -Vasu >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> On Oct 8, 2012, at 1:33 AM, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear All, >>>>> >>>>> Is there any way of using Hindi TTS on Iphone? I know that there >>>>> is a way of writing Hindi for sighted users on Iphone. Please do >>>>> throw some light. >>>>> >>>>> With best wishes, >>>>> >>>>> Ketan >>>>> >>>>> On 10/8/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Dear Ketan and others, >>>>>> This may add to your disappointment. >>>>>> Hindi TTS is not available for Android yet which means Hindi >>>>>> reading or writing is not possible for the blind. >>>>>> The business cards from NOKIA sent to android are generally not >>>>>> supported and vice versa. >>>>>> >>>>>> I am adding to the list so that you take the informed >>>>>> decision.<smile> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] >>>>>> On Behalf Of Rahul Kelapure >>>>>> Sent: 08 October 2012 11:05 >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] My first two weeks with Samsung S3 >>>>>> >>>>>> Answer to your first question is Yes. Talk is not preloaded in my >> phone. >>>>>> Internet, I haven't used it. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 10/8/12, ashook kumaaaaar <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> r battary and sound quality good? can i use internet easily in >>>>>>> it? does talk back preloaded on it? ashok kumar. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 10/8/12, Rahul Kelapure <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> Dear Ketan, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My phone has Icecreeme Sandwitch, however, I hear, you may >>>>>>>> upgrade the same to JB if your phone allows to I.E. if the >>>>>>>> specifications are good enough. Mine are good enough I hear. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> All those apps you refered can be used easyly. I also have a >>>>>>>> Tablet which has IC Android in that I use Talkback. In my >>>>>>>> phone, I am yet to explore things, as screenreading software is >>>>>>>> not inbuilt, I need to download first. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Will let know when I actually use them and problems faced if any. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks and warm regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Rahul >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 10/8/12, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Dear Rahul, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Actually, I am looking for either Iphone (prohibitively >>>>>>>>> expensive) or Android 4.1 Jelly bean phone. Does your Carbon >>>>>>>>> have talkback or spiel? Are you able to use apps? FB, >>>>>>>>> Twitter etc? Do share so that I can make my decision. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> With regards, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Ketan >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 10/8/12, ashook kumaaaaar <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> hello friends is there any person who is using carbonn a18? >>>>>>>>>> If yes then pls share your comments. Because i m looking >>>>>>>>>> for this >>>>>> thanks. >>>>>>>>>> ashok kumar. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 10/8/12, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> Dear Accessindians, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Interesting discussion, but the more I read the more >>>>>>>>>>> depressed I get as I love to use my phone beyond mere phone. >>>>>>>>>>> Since Android and Iphone have no keyboard, I am actually >>>>>>>>>>> feeling very >> insecure. >>>>>>>>>>> Are there any Android phones at the higher end with keyboard? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Is there any blind/low vision friend who is using Iphone? I >>>>>>>>>>> think the learning curve in Iphone and Android devices is >>>>>>>>>>> very >> steep. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Do comment please and try and lift this veil of depression. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> With best wishes, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Ketan >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 10/3/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>>>>> I recently bought Samsung galaxy S3 android phone. You will >>>>>>>>>>>> know that along with iPhone it is touted as the best smart >>>>>>>>>>>> phone and the internet is full of comparisons. >>>>>>>>>>>> I chose to buy this instead of iPhone 5 because first in >>>>>>>>>>>> India iPhone >>>>>>>>>>>> 5 >>>>>>>>>>>> will >>>>>>>>>>>> arrive only in November or December and secondly the new >>>>>>>>>>>> Maps application is not likely to work in India until >>>>>>>>>>>> further few months on the iPhone. >>>>>>>>>>>> In addition to this I wanted to test book reading apps on >>>>>>>>>>>> android as a part of my professional work. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> With Talkback, eyes free keyboard and few other apps this >>>>>>>>>>>> phone has become accessible. Despite no physical keys it is >>>>>>>>>>>> possible to do everything on the phone although several >>>>>>>>>>>> things take much more time as compared to a phone with full >>>>>>>>>>>> keypad. The voice recognition feature is much improved and >>>>>>>>>>>> I am eagerly waiting for its Jelly bean update after which >>>>>>>>>>>> it will be possible to do more with voice. Even now I am >>>>>>>>>>>> able to search contacts and send sms with the voice recognition app. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> This phone is a delight for a person with low vision. The >>>>>>>>>>>> fantastic big screen with the option of increasing the font >>>>>>>>>>>> size to large or huge makes the screen readable. The >>>>>>>>>>>> digital magnifying apps are also wonderful. >>>>>>>>>>>> They >>>>>>>>>>>> convert this device into a good reading tool giving serious >>>>>>>>>>>> competition to the digital magnifiers which alone sell for >>>>>>>>>>>> 20 K and beyond. I won't recommend this to a totally blind >>>>>>>>>>>> person >> yet. >>>>>>>>>>>> It will be an unnecessary extra expenditure on a big screen. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Time permitting I will write more on this. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Prashant >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any >>>>>>>>>>>> other changes, please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_acce >>>>>>>>>>>> ss >>>>>>>>>>>> indi >>>>>>>>>>>> a.org.in >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Ketan Kothari >>>>>>>>>>> Phone: [r] 24223281, >>>>>>>>>>> Cell: 9987550614 >>>>>>>>>>> MSN ID: [email protected] Skype ID: Ketan3333 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