How do you find this option? On 1 Jul 2014, at 5:49 pm, David Chittenden <[email protected]> wrote:
> Correct, speak screen already exists in iOS 7. It is a little harder to find. > I have a client who sees perfectly well, but has dyslexia. I am training him > to use speak screen for long screens of text that he becomes very frustrated > whilst trying to read. > > David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA > Email: [email protected] > Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 > Sent from my iPhone > > On 1 Jul 2014, at 15:13, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I imagine Alex will remain English only, with the usual Nuance voices being >> used for all other languages. That's just speculation, though. >> >> I don't know, but the speak screen option seems more for occasional use by >> people who can usually see the screen; I doubt it is intended for use by VO >> users. I imagine Zoom users, or those with certain learning problems, will >> find it quite andy, but VO users not so much. Again, this is all speculation >> and guessing at this point; I'mnot even a beta tester. >> On Jun 30, 2014, at 11:05 PM, mário navarro <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> hi. >>> alex on IOS8 will only support English / USA, or will speak all the >>> languages that are available today in the voices of IOS7 vocalizer >>> expressive voices? >>> yes, because if Alex comes to IOS8, must be present for all languages and >>> not only for English USA. >>> on the mac, alex only supports English / USA. >>> who assures us that alex on IOS8 will not be the same as the mac? >>> >>> now speak about speak screen. >>> Can anyone explain in more detail what this tool is capable to do >>> specifically on the screen? >>> because it seems to me that for this purpose we have the selector elements. >>> with the selector elements can also view the screen and all the elements >>> that can be found in the screen ... >>> what makes this tool more? >>> is this not more of the same? >>> I do not understand what the speak screen will give us more than the >>> selector elements. >>> We can also read the entire screen with two fingers up gesture, that >>> informs us of what is on the screen. >>> anybody explain to me what the speak screen does most specifically? >>> thanks. >>> cheers. >>> Em 28-06-2014 15:23, Robert C escreveu: >>>> Yosemite is no harder than Apple. It could be worse, much worse. And now >>>> we wait out the summer. That for some methinks will be much harder than >>>> learning to spell Y o s e m i t e. ;) >>>> >>>> Quote of the nanosecond . . . >>>> I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it. >>>> Robert & Annie Yanni ke7nwn >>>> E-mail- >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> On 6/28/2014 5:05 AM, Devin Prater wrote: >>>>> I totally agree with the article. Even little things like the reader mode >>>>> in Safari for mac and iOS, make things so simple and lovely. I can't wait >>>>> to see what's new in Yosimidy though. On a side note, do they have to >>>>> make OS names so hard to spell nowadays? What ever happened to simplicity >>>>> there? LOL. >>>>> On Jun 28, 2014, at 2:15 AM, Nicholas Parsons >>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thought the below article might be of interest to some on the list. >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.macstories.net/stories/an-overview-of-ios-8s-new-accessibility-features/ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> An Overview of iOS 8's New Accessibility Features >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Since this year's WWDC keynote ended, the focus of any analysis on iOS 8 >>>>>> has been its features -- things like Continuity, Extensions, and iCloud >>>>>> Drive. This is, of course, expected: iOS is the operating system that >>>>>> drives Apple's most important (and most profitable) products, so it's >>>>>> natural that the limelight be shone on the new features for the mass >>>>>> market. >>>>>> >>>>>> As I've written, however, the Accessibility features that Apple includes >>>>>> in iOS are nonetheless just as important and innovative as the A-list >>>>>> features that Craig Federighi demoed on stage at Moscone. Indeed, Apple >>>>>> is to be lauded for their year-over-year commitment to improving iOS's >>>>>> Accessibility feature set, and they continue that trend with iOS 8. >>>>>> >>>>>> Here, I run down what's new in Accessibility in iOS 8, and explain >>>>>> briefly how each feature works. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Alex. Apple is bringing Alex, its natural-sounding voice on the Mac, to >>>>>> iOS. Alex will work with all of iOS's spoken audio technologies (Siri >>>>>> excepted), including VoiceOver, Speak Selection, and another new >>>>>> Accessibility feature to iOS 8, Speak Screen (see below). In essence, >>>>>> Alex is a replacement for the robotic-sounding voice that controls >>>>>> VoiceOver, et al, in iOS today. >>>>>> >>>>>> Speak Screen. With Speak Screen, a simple gesture will prompt the >>>>>> aforementioned Alex to read anything on screen, including queries asked >>>>>> of Siri. This feature will be a godsend to visually impaired users who >>>>>> may have issues reading what is on their iPhone and/or iPad. It should >>>>>> be noted that Speak Screen is fundamentally different from Speak >>>>>> Selection, which only reads aloud selected text. By contrast, Speak >>>>>> Screen will read aloud everything on the screen -- text, button labels, >>>>>> etc. >>>>>> >>>>>> Zoom. Apple has made some welcome tweaks to its Zoom functionality in >>>>>> iOS 8. The hallmark feature is users now have the ability to specify >>>>>> which part of the screen is zoomed in, as well as adjust the level of >>>>>> the zoom. In particular, it's now possible to have the virtual keyboard >>>>>> on screen at normal size underneath a zoomed-in window. What this does >>>>>> is makes it easy to both type and see what you're typing without having >>>>>> to battle the entirety of the user interface being zoomed in. >>>>>> >>>>>> Grayscale. iOS in and of itself doesn't have "themes" like so many >>>>>> third-party apps support -- and even like OS X Yosemite's new "dark >>>>>> mode". iOS does, however, support a pseudo-theme by way of Invert Colors >>>>>> (white-on-black). In iOS 8, Apple is adding a second pseudo-theme to the >>>>>> system with Grayscale. With this option turned on, the entirety of iOS's >>>>>> UI is turned, as the name would imply, gray. The addition of a Grayscale >>>>>> is notable because it gives those users who have issues with colorized >>>>>> display -- or who simply view darker displays better -- another way to >>>>>> alter the contrast of their device(s). >>>>>> >>>>>> Guided Access. The big addition to Guided Access is that Apple is >>>>>> leveraging its own new-to-iOS-8 Touch ID developer API to enable users >>>>>> to be able to exit Guided Access using their scanned fingerprint. This >>>>>> is a noteworthy feature because it effectively guarantees that students >>>>>> (or test-takers or museum visitors) can't leave Guided Access to access >>>>>> the Home screen or other parts of iOS. >>>>>> >>>>>> As well, Apple has added a time limit feature to Guided Access, thereby >>>>>> allowing teachers, parents, and the like to specify the length of time >>>>>> Guided Access is to be used. Especially in special education classrooms, >>>>>> features such as Touch ID to exit and the timer can be extremely >>>>>> powerful in ensuring an uninterrupted learning experience, keeping >>>>>> students on task yet still set the expectation that a transition (i.e., >>>>>> "You can play games now", for instance) will take place in X minutes. In >>>>>> terms of behavior modification, Guided Access's new features are >>>>>> potentially game-changing, indispensable tools for educators. >>>>>> >>>>>> Enhanced Braille Keyboard. iOS 8 adds support for 6-dot Braille input >>>>>> system-wide. This feature involves a dedicated Braille keyboard that >>>>>> will translate 6-dot chords into text. >>>>>> >>>>>> "Made for iPhone" Hearing Aids. Apple in iOS 8 has improved its Made for >>>>>> iPhone Hearing Aids software so that now users who use hearing aids and >>>>>> have multiple devices now can easily switch between them. Moreover, if a >>>>>> hearing aid is paired with more than one device, users will now be able >>>>>> to pick which device they'd like to use. >>>>>> >>>>>> Third Party Keyboard API. This topic (as well as QuickType) is worthy of >>>>>> its own standalone article, but the accessibility ramifications of iOS >>>>>> 8's third party keyboard API are potentially huge for those with special >>>>>> needs. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> A third-party keyboard on iOS 8. (Source: Apple.com) >>>>>> >>>>>> Anecdotally speaking, I hear from several low vision iOS-using friends >>>>>> who lament the default system keyboard, which is essentially the same >>>>>> keyboard that shipped with the original iPhone in 2007. The problem, my >>>>>> friends say, is that the key caps are too small and the glyphs too hard >>>>>> to read. With the new API, though, third party developers such as the >>>>>> team at Fleksy can create entirely customized keyboards that users can >>>>>> use instead of the stock one. This means developers can control key >>>>>> spacing and size, color, and so forth in an effort to create keyboards >>>>>> that accommodate for a wide array of visual -- and motor -- needs. >>>>>> >>>>>> In fact, at WWDC I had a chance to speak with Fleksy co-founder and COO, >>>>>> Ioannis Verdelis, about the keyboard API and his company's product. >>>>>> While I won't divulge anything that was said at our meeting, suffice it >>>>>> to say that Ioannis and his team were stoked at the news of the new API, >>>>>> and are really excited for what they have in the works for iOS 8. They >>>>>> really believe the new Fleksy will benefit a lot of people with special >>>>>> needs. >>>>>> >>>>>> Miscellany. iOS 8 brings with it a few housekeeping changes to >>>>>> Settings.app, where the Accessibility options are located. For example, >>>>>> the Subtitles & Captioning option -- which previously was found under >>>>>> Hearing -- has been moved to a new Media section, right next to a new >>>>>> Video Descriptions toggle. Furthermore, the Physical & Motor pane -- >>>>>> home to such features as Switch Control and AssistiveTouch -- has been >>>>>> rechristened Interaction. >>>>>> >>>>>> As stated above, Apple's steadfast commitment to improving Accessibility >>>>>> year after year deserves the utmost praise, and 2014 is no different. As >>>>>> someone who relies on some of iOS's Accessibility technologies in order >>>>>> to use my devices, the breadth and depth of these features never cease >>>>>> to amaze me. >>>>>> >>>>>> Without any tinge of hyperbole, I often marvel at how truly >>>>>> Accessibility reflects Apple's ethos of designing products for everyone, >>>>>> regardless of cognitive or physical impairment. (A sentiment I have >>>>>> expressed numerous times elsewhere.) Again, these are signs of real >>>>>> innovation, although they (unfortunately) go largely unheralded. It's my >>>>>> strong opinion that Apple is leading the industry in this regard, and >>>>>> iOS 8 takes another step forward in extending their lead. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> Have a great day, >> Alex Hall >> [email protected] >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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