Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-23 Thread Sarah Alawami
Ah. we'll see though. they are probably write but we'll see until the ios updates and the phones come out. S On Jan 23, 2011, at 5:35 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Actually, this is a non issue. > > IPhonehacks is reporting that the 4 and 5 finger moves are not going to be > implimented in the i

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-23 Thread Scott Granados
Actually, this is a non issue. IPhonehacks is reporting that the 4 and 5 finger moves are not going to be implimented in the iphone 5. On Jan 23, 2011, at 5:29 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: > Hey! I have not heard that command in years! but either my mind is blank or > I'm tired. what does that ha

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-23 Thread Sarah Alawami
Hey! I have not heard that command in years! but either my mind is blank or I'm tired. what does that have to do wiht the home button beeing removed from future IDevices? Not trying to be rude. I just got up from not sleeping for 24 hours. On Jan 23, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > He

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-23 Thread Scott Granados
Heh Apple has always had the keyboard twister going on. Remember the control open apple, close apple reset command on the Apple 2.:) On Jan 20, 2011, at 8:11 PM, carlene knight wrote: > It will certainly beinteresting to see how they expect you to get back to the > home screen. I hope it's n

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-20 Thread Sarah Alawami
lol. I think it might be a 5 finger jesture or something but not sure yet. Hey if this change makes orify to play more power to the person who decided this. lol! On Jan 20, 2011, at 8:11 PM, carlene knight wrote: > It will certainly beinteresting to see how they expect you to get back to the >

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-20 Thread carlene knight
It will certainly beinteresting to see how they expect you to get back to the home screen. I hope it's not some kind of crazy gesture that takes three hands and a few toes. On Jan 19, 2011, at 7:16 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Lol, > > You would make such a decision without even using one to

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Michael Thurman
exactly if you don't offend someone you are jus tnot living and everyone seems to hav eno sense of humor these days, that applies to most of our society On Jan 19, 2011, at 7:27 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Seriously, a definite thin skinned bunch over here. That's why I left the > jokes to

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Teresa Cochran
Just think: if there were no home button on these devices, it would be easier for that wonderful tactile film from Senseg to be implemented. Teresa, speculating entirely of the deep end :) On Jan 19, 2011, at 2:25 PM, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote: > Now now Scott, can't hav you offending people again

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Sarah Alawami
I think it's a goo didea. I don't know yet how it will work but I guess we'll see when the iphone 5 and or 6 comes out eh? Take care. S On Jan 19, 2011, at 4:27 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Seriously, a definite thin skinned bunch over here. That's why I left the > jokes to the reader to come

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Scott Granados
Seriously, a definite thin skinned bunch over here. That's why I left the jokes to the reader to come up with.:) On Jan 19, 2011, at 2:25 PM, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote: > Now now Scott, can't hav you offending people again :) > The more i think about it, the more I want a iPhone without a home > b

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
Now now Scott, can't hav you offending people again :) The more i think about it, the more I want a iPhone without a home button actually. On 19/01/2011, Scott Granados wrote: > Wow the joke possibilities in that comment alone are priceless.:) > > On Jan 19, 2011, at 1:10 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote:

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Scott Granados
Wow the joke possibilities in that comment alone are priceless.:) On Jan 19, 2011, at 1:10 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: > I admit I am a bit scared as well but if I can do somethign with 1 hand that > does not involve pushing a button or what not I'll try it out. > On Jan 19, 2011, at 7:16 AM, Ricar

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Sarah Alawami
I admit I am a bit scared as well but if I can do somethign with 1 hand that does not involve pushing a button or what not I'll try it out. On Jan 19, 2011, at 7:16 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Lol, > > You would make such a decision without even using one to know if its better, > or comparable

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread wes smith
Agree with Scott G. That doesn't even make sense Sent from my iPhone On Jan 19, 2011, at 11:30 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > That's just ridiculous. > > Talk about making a snap decision based on nothing. > > On Jan 19, 2011, at 7:12 AM, Michael Thurman wrote: > >> if they do that i don't want an

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Scott Granados
That's just ridiculous. Talk about making a snap decision based on nothing. On Jan 19, 2011, at 7:12 AM, Michael Thurman wrote: > if they do that i don't want an I phone > > On Jan 17, 2011, at 6:41 AM, Kevin Shaw wrote: > >> Saw this story and thought I'd pass it along. This could spell troub

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Dane Trethowan
Here we go again! much ado about absolutely nothing, let's wait until the next Iphone is released before making a big noise about possibly nothing which may concern us. On 20/01/2011, at 2:16 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Lol, > > You would make such a decision without even using one to know if

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Ricardo Walker
Lol, You would make such a decision without even using one to know if its better, or comparable to an iPhone with a home button? Don't you think that is a bit, well, impulsive? Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Jan 19, 20

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-19 Thread Michael Thurman
if they do that i don't want an I phone On Jan 17, 2011, at 6:41 AM, Kevin Shaw wrote: > Saw this story and thought I'd pass it along. This could spell trouble for > some of the accessibility features on the iPhone, for example, > triple-clicking the home button to toggle VO on and off. > > ht

Re: Four and Five Finger Gestures was Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread brandt
: brandt.steenkamp007 - Original Message - From: "Sarah Alawami" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:19 AM Subject: Re: Four and Five Finger Gestures was Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones? I can probbly do a 5 finger jesture on the phone althorugh my hand w

Re: Four and Five Finger Gestures was Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Sarah Alawami
gt; > Marc > - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" > To: > Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 6:17 AM > Subject: Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones? > > > Keep in mind this is only a rumor and there is little to support

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Sarah Alawami
There already is if you plug it in.but maybe address that to apple accessibility. I already did afew months ago. On Jan 17, 2011, at 4:06 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > rather than removing the home buttons can't they do something more > constructive by putting in an vibration feedback when the d

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Ricardo Walker
So did my old htc touch pro and mogul. Its not something I can say I miss though. Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Jan 17, 2011, at 11:39 AM, Chris G wrote: > Hi, > > My Nokia n82 and HTC S740 both vibrate right away whe

RE: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Andy Baracco
os Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 9:59 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones? That's a really good suggestion! I second that. On Jan 17, 2011, at 4:06 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > rather than removing the hom

RE: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Andy Baracco
macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones? I was thinking about that as well actually. The only way I can see it working is if your fumb is at the bottom of the screen and your other 4 fingers are at the top. Even then, it doesn't sound

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread brandt
quot;Scott Granados" To: Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 7:57 PM Subject: Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones? It could or, Apple could just do something clever like they have previously. I can't remember how many times I heard Apple will never make an acce

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Scott Granados
The old HTC Touch pro did as well and possibly their earlier Mogul. On Jan 17, 2011, at 8:39 AM, Chris G wrote: > Hi, > > My Nokia n82 and HTC S740 both vibrate right away when the power button > is pressed. > > > > On Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:59:12 -0500 > Ricardo Walker wrote: > >> Hi Kawal, >

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Scott Granados
That's a really good suggestion! I second that. On Jan 17, 2011, at 4:06 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > rather than removing the home buttons can't they do something more > constructive by putting in an vibration feedback when the devices come on. > > Sent From My I Phone > > On 17 Jan 2011, at

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Scott Granados
It could or, Apple could just do something clever like they have previously. I can't remember how many times I heard Apple will never make an accessible phone with a qwerty keyboard or any variation comments. Then apple comes out with a revolutionary touch screen only design and rocks the marke

Four and Five Finger Gestures was Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Marc Workman
estures. Best, Marc - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" To: Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 6:17 AM Subject: Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones? Keep in mind this is only a rumor and there is little to support the assertion at this point.

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Chris G
Hi, My Nokia n82 and HTC S740 both vibrate right away when the power button is pressed. On Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:59:12 -0500 Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi Kawal, > > Lol. > > That would only be constructive to those who can't see. And it would only be > useful on an iPhone since the other devi

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Ricardo Walker
Right, But 5 finger gestures have nothing to do with being blind. Its the size of the screen, and the size of ones hands. Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Jan 17, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Kaare Dehard wrote: > It may just be wh

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Kaare Dehard
It may just be what we aren't used to, five fingered gestures seem foreign now. HOwever, it wasn't too too long ago that using a touch screen for the blind was also way out in left field:) smiles. On 2011-01-17, at 6:51 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > I don't think this will effect VO accessibility

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Scott Howell
Keep in mind this is only a rumor and there is little to support the assertion at this point. I also do not believe the five finger gesture would be used on the iPhone. I recall the article I read indicated these gestures would be only for the iPad, but this is from memory. Scott On Jan 17,

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Thanks Ricardo, You know I have an I phone and thanks for the tip. Sent From My I Phone On 17 Jan 2011, at 12:59 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi Kawal, > > Lol. > > That would only be constructive to those who can't see. And it would only be > useful on an iPhone since the other devices don'

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi Kawal, Lol. That would only be constructive to those who can't see. And it would only be useful on an iPhone since the other devices don't vibrate. :). I've heard others mention this, and I just don't think its a big deal. Voiceover talks as soon as the IOS loads up anyway. And if you o

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Andre Nuno Soares
Ars Technica has an interesting article on why the Home button won't disappear for now: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2011/01/why-apple-wont-yet-ditch-the-home-button-on-the-iphone-and-ipad.ars Cheers, André On 17-01-2011 11:57, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote: I was thinking about that as w

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
To be honest, if it means a bigger screen whilst keeping the size of the phone the same, I'm all for it. On 17/01/2011, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > rather than removing the home buttons can't they do something more > constructive by putting in an vibration feedback when the devices come on. > > Sent

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
rather than removing the home buttons can't they do something more constructive by putting in an vibration feedback when the devices come on. Sent From My I Phone On 17 Jan 2011, at 11:51 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > I don't think this will effect VO accessibility much. They can simply turn >

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
I was thinking about that as well actually. The only way I can see it working is if your fumb is at the bottom of the screen and your other 4 fingers are at the top. Even then, it doesn't sound overly smooth. I do like the idea of controling multitasking using jestures though; I always thought tha

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Ricardo Walker
I don't think this will effect VO accessibility much. They can simply turn it from triple press of home, to triple press of sleep/power button. As far as the iPhone is concerned, I'm more worried about these 4 and 5 finger gestures they're reportedly thinking about. It wouldn't be any trouble

Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Kevin Shaw
Saw this story and thought I'd pass it along. This could spell trouble for some of the accessibility features on the iPhone, for example, triple-clicking the home button to toggle VO on and off. http://www.macrumors.com/2011/01/13/apple-to-remove-home-button-from-future-ipads-and-iphones/ Kevin