Hi Mattias, Yes Narrator was present at the Microsoft RT tablet from my brother, bought some months ago over here in the Netherlands. I could play a short time with it and with Narrator on you could perform many slick swipes, for next page or to next app for instance. Languages were limited to English and some others which I cannot remember. You could navigate the screen without opening anyting, double tapping did open the app. I really cannot remember which apps I did try, but the experience was very positieve. Hell, I was astounded to be honest, how nicely and smoothly it worked and that this wasn't promoted more. My brother sold the unit after a few weeks already, so I couldn't try it again. He is sighted and buys many gadgets to just sell them as quick as they came;) I didn't look further into its ppossibilities due the lack of my native Dutch language. When you want to investigate more on the subject, I'd say try before you buy. best, Ronald
Op 20 okt. 2013, om 17:09 heeft mattias <[email protected]> het volgende geschreven: > ronald > what? narrator on windows rt? > what can you do with it? > Ronald van Rhijn skrev 2013-10-20 17:03: >> Hi, >> I also think this is laughable. But… I played around with a Microsoft >> Surface RT tablet and the well known Windows Narrator was present and worked >> quite well. With all the fancy swipe and double tap gestures included. >> Speech was only in a few languages and extra ones weren't available for >> download. >> What I am trying to say here, is that there has to be some accessibility >> framework present on Windows RT. >> But why not on a Windows Phone, it's practically the same operating system. >> Ronald >> >> >> Op 18 okt. 2013, om 16:16 heeft Mike Arrigo <[email protected]> het volgende >> geschreven: >> >>> I think the real issue is that Microsoft is simply not concerned about true >>> accessibility and it is not a priority for them. >>> Original message: >>>> Well if that's the case then people aren't going to be getting the Windows >>>> experience I'm afraid. Why don't CF manufacture a MA phone with these 6 >>>> apps as it would be just as useful as using it on Windows. II'm not sure >>>> why Microsoft aren't thinking about full accessibility. Have they heard >>>> about IOS and Android. You would think they would sit up and take note? I >>>> personally wouldn't buy a Windows phone just so I can use MA on it as I >>>> wouldn't have access to the phones' OS. >>>>> On 17 Oct 2013, at 16:02, Mike Arrigo <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> There is no screen reader, you will only be able to use these 6 >>>>> applications. >>>>> Original message: >>>>>> I am a little confused. So are the 6 apps the only thing that you will >>>>>> have access to, or will you still have access to other apps, and these >>>>>> are the only ones that are in the MA home menu? A simmular experience to >>>>>> amdroid. >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> On Oct 17, 2013, at 2:29 AM, "Swati Sharma" <[email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> >>>>>> <image001.gif> >>>>>> 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 >>>>>> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=2125636&msgid=253430&act=69J4&c=1030778&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=1030778&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 >>>>>> <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 >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> ma_mailing mailing list >>>>> [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 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> ma_mailing mailing list >>> [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 > > _______________________________________________ > ma_mailing mailing list > [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
