Hi Josh, Actually this is doable.
There is word-processing software for the iPhone and simply pairing the phone with a bluetooth keyboard will allow one to type and use VoiceOver on the phone pretty much just as they would use it on their Mac. So yes, this is definitely possible now. I personally still use a MacBookAir for long emails and such but I have also used a BT keyboard to do this on my phone at times as well. As for desktops becoming a thing of the past, I definitely see this happening on a daily basis with people doing work on high-powered portables which have all but completely replaced desktop technology in all but the most severely demanding circumstances. In regard to consoles becoming set-top boxes essentially, it seems to be the other way around really, in the sense that set-top boxes are now incorporating gaming. So basically the console is merging into the set-top box. Either way though, it will definitely be interesting to watch this space as more and more people choose set-top boxes and web services over cable. Cheers! Cara --- iOS design and development - LookTel.com --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/models/Cara-Quinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara On Mar 26, 2015, at 9:58 AM, Josh K <joshknnd1...@gmail.com> wrote: ok try writing a 20 page college paper on your iPhone and let me know after you're done if you really want business to go completely mobile. and try running some virtual machines on your iPhone and some servers. I just don't think it'll work very well for you. follow me on twitter @joshknnd1982 On 3/26/2015 10:42 AM, Darren Harris wrote: > I must admit, I think the whole computing experience from business to gaming > Will go mobile anyway. It is only a matter of time. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 26 Mar 2015, at 14:30, Charles Rivard <wee1s...@fidnet.com> wrote: >> >> Couldn't the iPhone replace the game console? A wireless keyboard or other >> device would eliminate the need for gestures, to a point. In a way, other >> than the mass storage issue, it is like a pocket computer. >> >> --- >> Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, >> you! really! are! finished! >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dakotah Rickard" >> <dakotah.rick...@gmail.com> >> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:12 PM >> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] xbox accessibility? >> >> >>> Let's assume that the xBox can run something like NVDA. The >>> difficulty, then, would be input. NVDA could read and recognize the >>> text you're on, but you'd have to be pretty careful about creating >>> non-conflicting NVDA-based input commands, then implementing them in >>> your xBox's local copy. That's assuming that it would actually run >>> NVDA at all. I'm actually pretty interested in just how blurred the >>> lines are between something like an xBox 1 or 3'60 and a standard >>> windows or windows RT/Phone device. >>> What with Windows 10 promising a lot of cross-compatibility with the >>> xBox and what with many games being offered on PC, I see the decline >>> of the console market as something akin to inevitable. I think the >>> future of the console is going to be what they tried to do with the >>> xBox 1, a fully featured entertainment and communications hub, >>> basically a Microsoft set-top box that could get streaming TV, play >>> games and music, and could make and receive video calls. The dedicated >>> console market is basically supplanted by something we can use with at >>> least some success, the personal computer. Still, if the xBox turned >>> out to be accessible, or the PS 4 for that matter, that'd be another >>> reason to consider getting one, if only for the experience of actually >>> being able to use the thing. >>> Sorry for what turned out to be a long, slightly rambling message. >>> Still, here's hoping it was helpful. >>> >>>> On 3/10/15, darren harris <darren_g_har...@btinternet.com> wrote: >>>> i was of the understanding that the xbox 1 is already out? so if it can run >>>> universal apps can it not run things like nvda? >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>>> On 10 Mar 2015, at 16:37, Piotr Machacz <piterm...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> The dashboard can be memorised. If you get a Kinect with the xbox, then >>>>> you can also use voice commands to navigate the interface and launch >>>>> games, and the success and/or failure of what you asked is indicated with >>>>> audio queues. The newer Kinect games like Kinect sports season 2 also let >>>>> you use voice commands in the game's menus. Downloading digital games is >>>>> accessible because you can do it from the xbox live website. The cconsole >>>>> is smart enough to start downloading new purchases and when they're >>>>> finished you get a sound. You can also use the smart glass app on iOS, >>>>> android or Windows 8 to control the console and launch games. >>>>> Now, for some speculation. The Xbox one is very likely to receive Windows >>>>> 10, and it will support running new "universal" apps, so it's very likely >>>>> it may receive a narrator feature, especially considering that because >>>>> Microsoft is pushing it as a media consumption device it might fall under >>>>> the FCC accessibility regulations. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 2015-03-10 11:28, darren harris wrote: >>>>>> hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> am at a friends house and he's got an xbox 360. some of the games he >>>>>> plays are pretty fun. obviously the games themselves would vary in >>>>>> accessibility but overall what about the whole xbox experience? what >>>>>> level of accessibility is there currantly? is there work being done to >>>>>> make the xbox experience more accessible? >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>> --- >>>>>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>>>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>>>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>>>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>>>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>>>>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>>>>> list, >>>>>> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >>>>> >>>>> --- >>>>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>>>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >>>>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>>>> list, >>>>> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >>>> --- >>>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >>>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >>>> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >>> >>> -- >>> Signed: >>> Dakotah Rickard >>> >>> --- >>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >>> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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