If space did not work reliably, I would not be using the onscreen braille input to take notes or write case notes at work. I am now almost as fast onscreen as I am on the braille keyboard, and expect to be as fast shortly.
The problem some people are having is quite possibly the same problem I still occasionally have when I use tabletop mode rather than away mode. In tabletop mode, I find that my single-finger flick is often to short, so it registers as a dot press rather than a space. In away mode, this happens much less frequently. In fact, in this message, which I am writing in away mode, not doing a long enough swipe has occurred six times. Note: I usually write in 6 dot mode rather than contracted braille mode. If computer braille was available on the iPhone, I would use it instead. I have come to the conclusion that, with electronic braille, we should be using computer braille, or grade 1 braille, as much as possible. This will improve our spelling, and bring us more inline with the vast, vast majority of sighted people. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: [email protected] Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 12 Oct 2014, at 10:20, Devin Prater <[email protected]> wrote: > > Wow, no braille errors! David, how do you manage the space not working? And > how long does it take you to write things on the onscreen braille compared to > the braille display or keyboard? > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 9, 2014, at 4:46 PM, David Chittenden <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> People are often uncomfortable with change. Therefore, there is a tendancy >> to focus on the negatives rather than the positives. >> >> In my opinion, there is also a subset of people who are not happy unless >> they are complaining about something. These people do a good job of >> confusing the issue for those who are more timid about change. >> >> Personally, I absolutely love the braille input (which I now use to write >> almost everything, including this email and my work files), and I really >> like the changes Apple has finally made with the calendar app. In addition >> to what I previously wrote about location, travel time, and custom future >> event scheduling, one can have calendar launch Apple Maps for GPS mapping >> navigation during the travel time. It is very cool. >> >> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >> Email: [email protected] >> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On 10 Oct 2014, at 08:07, Christopher Hallsworth <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi all >>> >>> I know we use our devices whatever ways suit us, but I struggle to >>> understand just why people won't update until bugs are fixed, with no >>> specific rhyme or reason at all. But being an Apple fan I'm bound to not >>> understand this. Sure I would like to see bugs fixed along with the rest of >>> you, but I learn to live every day with the bugs and workarounds if any >>> exist. >>> >>> >>> Sent from my laptop >>> >>>> On 09/10/2014 14:16, Cheryl Homiak wrote: >>>> let me just say: yes, there are bugs. However, I am using my iPad and both >>>> iPhones every day just as I have always use them. Do I have to do a few >>>> little work arounds? Yes. But still, I am using all of my devices with >>>> braille, with speech, with dictation and Siri and everything else and with >>>> the addition of braille input right from the screen without using a >>>> third-party app. So yes, I would like to see the bugs addressed and fixed, >>>> but no, I do not find any of my devices have become nonfunctional or so >>>> difficult to use that I have abandoned their normal daily, all day long, >>>> constant place in my life!this is not to minimize the problems people are >>>> having; I would just like to bring a little bit of perspective to this >>>> issue.by the way, it seems ironic to me; I could not for the life of me >>>> use MBraille and now I am enjoying the screen input of braille and people >>>> who could use MBraille are having problems. I have no idea why this is >>>> happeningi but well I know it isn't really funny for >>> those who can't use the braille input,it does seem a little ironic to me. >>> But believe me, I am hoping for relief for those who cannot use the built >>> in braille input as soon as possible! >>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Cheryl >>>>> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >>>>> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper thrown in the trash! >>>>> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >>>>> His joy for my despairing tears! >>>>> And now, every day: >>>>> "This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: >>>>> The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; >>>>> his mercies never come to an end; >>>>> they are new every morning; >>>>> great is your faithfulness." >>>>> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:43 AM, Eugenia Firth <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi there >>>>> I don't think the bugs are that bad. If I lose VoiceOver, and sometimes >>>>> when I press the home key when getting out of an app it happens, I just >>>>> tell Siri to turn VoiceOver off then tell her to turn it back on again. >>>>> The other thing has to do with the music coming on when you use two >>>>> finger double tap to answer the phone or other things, too. I just do it >>>>> again, and the music most of the tine shuts up. The other annoying one is >>>>> when a link or button refuses to work. Most of the time I can get it to >>>>> work with flicking up or down and then double tapping, (it was suggested >>>>> on this list.) Sometimes it works if you locate it on the screen and >>>>> split tap. Usually, I can find a work around. BARD Mobile has a few >>>>> annoyances like jumping out of the app when downloading files. And >>>>> finally, if you have been waiting for the Braille keyboard, I cant get it >>>>> to work, even though I was fast with mBraille. >>>>> >>>>> I haven't yet written Apple Accessibility because I haven't had the time, >>>>> and I think they probably know by now all these little annoyances. I am >>>>> confident they will fix them soon with the next updates. I am not one of >>>>> these people that gets hysterical about annoyances on an update. when you >>>>> get your iPhone 6 plus it will be under IOS 8, I believe. >>>>> >>>>> Gigi >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Oct 8, 2014, at 9:24 PM, Cheree Heppe <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I had been waiting to upgrade my phone for some time and did choose the >>>>>> 6plus. The phone isn't here yet, but feels like a mini, mini in my >>>>>> hand. I did test to see if it would fit in my pocket -- and it did. >>>>>> I have not upgraded my current phone to IOS 8 due to multiple bug >>>>>> warnings from a number of blind people around here. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my IPhone 4S >>>>>> >>>>>> On 8 Oct 2014, at 13:00, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> No, the bugs aren't all ironed out but I for one wasn't expecting that >>>>>> this soon. As for never wanting to own a 6+ and not being crazy about >>>>>> the 6, that's opinion to which we are al entitled. I am enjoying my 6+, >>>>>> with iOS8 despite the bugs, imensely and the reason many different >>>>>> phones are available and sell well is because people's likes and >>>>>> dislikes are diverse. I realize a lot of people feel the 6+ is too large >>>>>> and that certainly is a valid opinion; for myself, I would upgrade my >>>>>> remaining 5S to a 6+ now if I could which is probably minority opinion >>>>>> but proves the diversity of people's responses. As for bending, I am not >>>>>> expecting that to happen, but if it does I have Apple Care and wil >>>>>> request a replacement just as I would for any other product. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Cheryl >>>>>> >>>>>> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >>>>>> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper >>>>>> thrown in the trash! >>>>>> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >>>>>> His joy for my despairing tears! >>>>>> And now, every day: >>>>>> "This I call to mind, >>>>>> and therefore I have hope: >>>>>> The steadfast love of the Lord >>>>>> never ceases; >>>>>> his mercies never come to an end; >>>>>> they are new every morning; >>>>>> great is your faithfulness." >>>>>> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Oct 8, 2014, at 1:24 PM, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Has Apple ironed out the bugs in iOS 8 yet? And, is the 6+ bending >>>>>>> under pressure still a problem? Is it going to be a disaster for Apple? >>>>>>> I've held both iPhone sixes, and I would never buy a 6+. In fact, I'm >>>>>>> not too crazy about the six either. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my IPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Oct 8, 2014, at 1:50 PM, Christopher Hallsworth >>>>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It's official, Apple confirms October 16th special event: 'It's been >>>>>>>> way too long' >>>>>>>> by MacDailyNews >>>>>>>> [cfsp key="adsense_336x280"]It's official: Apple's invitation to media >>>>>>>> outlets has confirmed they will be holding a special media event on >>>>>>>> October 16, 2014. >>>>>>>> No word, yet, on whether Appel will attempt a live streaming broadcast >>>>>>>> of the event. If so, hopefully, it'll go better than their last >>>>>>>> attempt. >>>>>>>> Rumors and speculation call for new iPads, including a svelte new >>>>>>>> A8-powered iPad Air with Touch ID, and new Macs, including the >>>>>>>> possibility of a new 27-inch iMac with Retina display and maybe even a >>>>>>>> new Mac mini. >>>>>>>> Also expected is the public release of OS X Yosemite, so we all >>>>>>>> finally get some Continuity into our lives between our Macs and >>>>>>>> iPhones, iPad, and iPod touches. >>>>>>>> And, as always, the possibility of "one more thing" looms. >>>>>>>> MacDailyNews will offer live notes that day starting at 10am PDT/1pm >>>>>>>> EDT. 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