On my iPad Mini with Retina it always starts in portrait, tabletop mode. Whether this can be changed like on the iPhone and iPod Touch I don't know.
Sent from my iPad > On 12 Oct 2014, at 22:06, Anders Holmberg <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi! > True. > However i feel that on the iphone i'm quite fast with touchtyping. > But i need to check the braille keyboard out. > Should i have my ipad mini in portrait or landscape and how should i turn it? > I have a braille pen which has a keyboard but i really would love to use the > braille keyboard on the ipad. > /A >> 12 okt 2014 kl. 10:08 skrev David Chittenden <[email protected]>: >> >> 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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