thank you because I never got that On Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:46:03 -0400, Pedro M. wrote:
>I am not sure if everyone got a copy of this in their inbox today, but if >not. >hereâs something that was sent to me from code factory. >Nokia rolls out new screen reader >Source: >http://conversations.nokia.com/2011/10/27/nokia-rolls-out-new-screen-reader/ >LONDON, United Kingdom â Nokia has announced a screen reader this week at >Nokia World 2011, in addition to a number of accessibility apps. These new >products matter because they will make it easier for people with disabilities >to use Nokia devices. >The software supplier for the Nokia Screen Reader is Code Factory, based in >Spain. The CEO Eduard Sánchez describes the situation: >For a blind person, the only way to use a mobile phone without >accessibility >software is to know it by heart. That is, you need to know that if you >press >the Menu key and scroll down four times, you will be at the Message folder. >And, when you get there, it is necessary to press the right softkey to open >Options. Itâs difficult to learn the different functions and memorize >them. >This makes the phone largely inaccessible. The Nokia Screen Reader provides >a great alternative. >The Nokia Screen Reader is an application that converts screen content into >speech. Itâs helpful not only for users with sight limitations, but anyone >who >is not able to dedicate their attention to the screen. For example, it allows >you to listen to text messages when you exercise. >Besides calling and texting, the screen reader is helpful for browsing the >internet, accessing call lists and contacts, and managing the calendar. It >works on touch screen devices and those with a physical key pad. The reader >features a simple command structure which is easy to remember, as well as a >configurable control panel. Itâs available at launch in eight different >languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish and >Italian. >The Nokia Screen Reader can be downloaded from the Nokia Store free of >charge. >It will be available before the end of the year for the C5 5 MP, Nokia 700 >and >Nokia 701 with Symbian Belle. Weâre also exploring opportunities to bring >screen reader technology to feature phones to reach as many customers as >possible. >The launch of the Nokia Screen Reader coincides with another important >development: the new Accessibility Channel in the Nokia Store. This channel >aggregates apps that can assist people with vision, hearing and speech, as >well as cognition and dexterity problems. >So what kind of apps are available? Well, there is Vlingo, a voice >recognition >app that carries out commands on the device. Or T9 Nav, which finds >information on your device when you type what youâre looking for. Or, if >you >left your glasses at home, try Font Magnifier, which allows you to zoom the >text by 140%. There are now some 50 apps available for download from the >Nokia >Store for selected Nokia devices. >If you need assistance downloading the Nokia Screen Reader, please call Nokia >Customer Care in your country, or send us a message on Twitter @NokiaHelps. >Weâre continuously working to improve our accessibility offering. Please >tell >us what sort of accessibility apps and device features you would like to see >in > the future from us! >Source: >http://conversations.nokia.com/2011/10/27/nokia-rolls-out-new-screen-reader/ >This message was sent to [email protected] from: >Code Factory, S.L. | Major, 19, 2-3 | Terrassa, Barcelona 08221, Spain >Email Marketing by >Unsubscribe
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