Actually, even in 2.3, you could use other applications, though it was
quite limited since the touch screen was not accessible yet.
Unfortunately, with windows phone 8, you are completely limited to the
mobile accessibility applications, there is no screen reader at all. No
thanks, think I will pass.
Original message:
Hi does this mean we can use Windows 8 phones outside of MA in the same
way as Android or is this going to be the same as using Android 2.3
where the user was restricted to use MA applications only?
On 17 Oct 2013, at 10:29, "Swati Sharma" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
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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 Microsoft’s 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 Factory’s expertise in mobile accessibility
with Microsoft’s 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 Factory’s 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
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