I am hoping that mobile accessibility improves in the future to support version higher then 4.1 and 4.2. there r some features that work on 4.3 but some thingss do not so I am a bit frustrated with mobile accessibility. there are features I do like about it. I like the fact that mobilie accessibility has only one home screen. I like the fact that there is quikc navigation in the app drawer. I do like the web browser. I do like the voice recognition feature of mobile accessibility. I do like the volume buttons to answer calls. What I do not like is that I cant turn off features that I dont use like I have a third party caller id that works much better then mobile accessibility and is more feature rich then the mobile accessibility caller id its enhanced sms and caller id. I can have it announce the caller id more hten once, I can use the app tto lower the volume when the caller id is speaking and features llike this and so then I get double speaking of mobile accessibility caller id and my third party app whih I would like ot use instead of mobile accessibility caller id. I would like to turn that off. I like the ability to use a third party email client which I cant with mobile accessibility like Aqua mail. I wish that aqua mail is supported in the future. I wish that the mobile accessibility could have the ability to have an accessible office suite like making quick office more useable to use with mobile accessibility since Google has now acquired them. Please Mobile accessibility developers take some thing under consideration and make the necessary improvement. I know that the last time the screen reader suite was updated last year but improve it further and take it to the next level as far as innovation goes.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Arnþór Helgason Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 7:35 AM To: Mobile Accessibility Android Users List Subject: Re: [MA] Mobile Accessibility , now available on Windows 8 phones! It is interesting to read about the new MA screen reader for Windows 8. If compared with the Android the access is quite limited as MA can be used in two different ways and make a lot of things accessible with Android and Talkback. Who knows what will happen in the future. Regards Arnthor Helgason Þann 17.10.2013 14:22, skrifaði Blake Sinnett: Hello, While I am thrilled that some access is now possible, this is still just a halfass solution from Microsoft. Shame on them! Perhaps they'll work with CF on developing a fully integrated solution, while this app will get us partially there in the interim. Thanks, Blake From: Swati Sharma <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 4:29 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [MA] Mobile Accessibility , now available on Windows 8 phones! Code Factory Enhances Blind and Visually Impaired (15/10/13) Code Factory Enhances Blind and Visually Impaired Accessibility for Windows Phone 8 Terrassa, Spain, Microsoft enlists the help of Code Factory for mobile accessibility Code Factory, developers of software solutions for the blind and the visually impaired, has announced today that their Mobile Accessibility suite of apps will support Microsofts Windows Phone 8. Mobile Accessibility for Windows Phone 8 will be offered free of charge in the Windows Phone Store. Blind and visually impaired users will be able to access and enjoy their devices within a suite of accessible apps for the most common wireless tasks. Along with basic functionality of calling and contacts management, users will have access to emails, web browsing and messaging. Code Factory CEO Eduard Sánchez explains: We are very excited to see that Microsoft has decided to count on our input and knowledge of the field of accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, based on 10 years of experience developing accessibility services for mobile devices. Combining Code Factorys expertise in mobile accessibility with Microsofts uniquely personal smartphone to enable Mobile Accessibility for Windows Phone 8 has been a very enriching experience. I am extremely excited to have Code Factory as part of our rich Windows Phone developer ecosystem. Code Factory has done an incredible job of bringing their Mobile Accessibility experience to Windows Phone, said Darren Laybourn, corporate vice president, Windows Phone, Microsoft Corp. Code Factorys history and expertise of developing products that eliminate barriers to accessibility in mobile technology made them the obvious first choice for us to work with. We are delighted that Mobile Accessibility, with its suite of apps designed to make Windows Phone easier to see, hear, and use, is now available for Windows Phone 8 to address the needs of our blind and visually impaired customers. Mobile Accessibility gives access to six simple and intuitive apps that will increase user's productivity on everyday tasks: · Phone app to place and answer calls, and manage your call log · Contacts Manager app for managing contacts from users Microsoft Account · Messaging app to compose and read SMS messages · An easy-to-configure email app, compatible with IMAP · First-class accessible web browser · Settings Manager to configure the app details and notifications to fit each user's needs For more information, feel free to contact Code Factory S.L.: Code Factory, S.L., C/ Major 19, 2-3, 08221 Terrassa (Barcelona) HelpDesk <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=2125636&msgid=253430&act=69J4&c=1 030778&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.codefactory.cat%2Fhelpdesk%2F> , www.codefactory.es <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=2125636&msgid=253430&act=69J4&c=1 030778&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.codefactory.es> Code Factory, S.L. - 2013 ________________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________________________ ma_mailing mailing list [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing _______________________________________________ ma_mailing mailing list [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing _______________________________________________ ma_mailing mailing list [email protected] http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing
