The new tech support person at earl has just informed me that Earl will be
able to pass through newspaper subscription information in a future update.
This is very welcome news because, as the app now exists, many newspaper
articles are truncated. Earl, for those who don't know, is a voice-driven
Greetings to the list.
I am evaluating Earl, the news-reading app from Angle, LLC.
Sometimes, after about twenty minutes of successful interaction with
the software, although my wireless switch may still be on, my home
network is not selected, which causes Earl to sen and receive data
from my
This week I welcome Bill to the podcast to talk to us about this intuitive news
reading app. He gives us a brief history of the development of the app and
Angle LLC. We discuss the benefits and features along with what can be expected
to be coming to Earl in the future. Bill also gives us some
: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:31 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Earl app subscription fees
I have to seriously agree with you on this. I could never afford $10 a month
for any subscription of any kind. So as for me I'm just going to stick with
NFB newsline. It works.
Sent from my iPhone
wrote:
Hello Folks,
I just installed the app. I was enjoying it until I heard that I maxed out
on the 3 articles that I could read for day. The next prompt offered for me
to subscribe to Earl services. I was extremely surprised when I saw the
monthly and the yearly subscription fees. I
Hey Peter, I completely agree and I'm certainly not judging. I believe
that the subscription model for Earl would mean you would pay $99 a
year. The articles in question appear to be easy to get to through
other means, such as via an RSS reader or in Safari, or heck in Voice
Dream Reader
Thanks for your feedback regarding Earl. It’s always nice to hear what
people like about Earl but your constructive feedback is also appreciated.
When we developed Earl, we chose a different focus than NFB did with
Newsline. To be sure, Newsline provides a good service for people who
on the 3 articles that I could read for day. The next prompt offered for me
to subscribe to Earl services. I was extremely surprised when I saw the
monthly and the yearly subscription fees. I guess I will have to be more
selective on the 3 articles I choose each day. These fees are exorbitant
Thanks for your feedback regarding Earl. It's always nice to hear what
people like about Earl but your constructive feedback is also appreciated.
When we developed Earl, we chose a different focus than NFB did with
Newsline. To be sure, Newsline provides a good service for people who
Hello Folks,
I just installed the app. I was enjoying it until I heard that I maxed out on
the 3 articles that I could read for day. The next prompt offered for me to
subscribe to Earl services. I was extremely surprised when I saw the monthly
and the yearly subscription fees. I guess I
,
I just installed the app. I was enjoying it until I heard that I maxed out on
the 3 articles that I could read for day. The next prompt offered for me to
subscribe to Earl services. I was extremely surprised when I saw the monthly
and the yearly subscription fees. I guess I will have
, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Eileens Misrahi eileen.misr...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Folks,
I just installed the app. I was enjoying it until I heard that I maxed out on
the 3 articles that I could read for day. The next prompt offered for me to
subscribe to Earl services. I was extremely surprised when I
Raul and list,
Has anyone any idea where Earl gets its content? If Earl is
transcribing unique content from newspapers that cannot be read on the
newspapers' websites, or otherwise has some arrangement with the
publishers, then I think that's fantastic. If, on the other hand,
they're syndicating
Hi, I'm not Raul. I'm sure he is happy to know that.
To my knowledge, articles found on Earl are also available in other places.
Take NFB newsline for example. I have read the same article on both apps. I
can also find the ssame article on the newspaper site in question.
While I do think
subscription to Instapaper. I don't just now
remember how much that costs but I believe it was around a buck a
month.
Cheers,
Grant
On 4/11/13, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote:
Hi, I'm not Raul. I'm sure he is happy to know that.
To my knowledge, articles found on Earl are also
and perhaps
lose your place.
Neal
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Grant Hardy
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Earl app subscription fees
That's what I figured; in that case I
to
subscribe to Earl services. I was extremely surprised when I saw the monthly
and the yearly subscription fees. I guess I will have to be more selective on
the 3 articles I choose each day. These fees are exorbitant for those who are
visually impaired or blind. JMO.
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- Original Message -
From: Will
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: Earl vs. NFB Newsline
i wish though you could flick to go
: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Earl vs. NFB Newsline
That could be what I'm noticing with the Statesman. My sighted wife
usually reads the paper
There is another difference between NFB Newsline and Earl. Earl can not go
beyond a pay wall. So, if a news paper has a subscription, you won't see it
on Earl, even if you have a subscription to this paper. NFB gets
complimentry subscriptions because the newsline is non-proffit. Earl is
managed
Hi Neal and all involved in this thread,
I am one of the principals at Angle the maker of Earl, out of respect for
the forum I am not going to plug Earl but answer some of the questions in
this thread.
We update the content selections every six hours.
We do not go through paywalls.
We offer
I know that Earl uses some voice-activated commands and that is different
from the NFB Newsline app but I'm curious why anyone would pay for its
subscription service. I would think that what's available digitally from
most newspapers is going to be pretty fixed and that each external service
Alan, NFB does not cover my local news paper and some others I want.
However, I am not sure I will subscribe to earl. The other reason people
might like it is that it is totally without searching around for things on
the screen. Some might find this easier.
Neal
From: viphone
i wish though you could flick to go between articles with earl and double tap
to select with vo on as it a nightmare hearing it all
On 3 Apr 2013, at 15:00, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote:
Alan, NFB does not cover my local news paper and some others I want. However,
I am
On April 2, Alan Lemly wrote:
I know that Earl uses some voice-activated commands and that is
different from the NFB Newsline app but I'm curious why anyone would
pay for its subscription service.
I for one will do so because NFB Newsline's representation of some
newspapers is little
them easier and
quicker to read with speech. Thanks.
On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:11 PM, Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com
wrote:
On April 2, Alan Lemly wrote:
I know that Earl uses some voice-activated commands and that is different
from the NFB Newsline app but I'm curious why anyone
. Thanks.
On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:11 PM, Donald L. Roberts
donald.robert...@gmail.com mailto:donald.robert...@gmail.com wrote:
On April 2, Alan Lemly wrote:
I know that Earl uses some voice-activated commands and that is
different from the NFB Newsline app but I'm curious why anyone would
pay for its
donald.robert...@gmail.com mailto:donald.robert...@gmail.com wrote:
On April 2, Alan Lemly wrote:
I know that Earl uses some voice-activated commands and that is
different from the NFB Newsline app but I'm curious why anyone would
pay for its subscription service.
I for one will do so because
mailto:donald.robert...@gmail.com wrote:
On April 2, Alan Lemly wrote:
I know that Earl uses some voice-activated commands and that is
different from the NFB Newsline app but I'm curious why anyone would
pay for its subscription service.
I for one will do so because NFB Newsline's representation of some
: Re: Earl vs. NFB Newsline
Hi there. One thing I have noticed with the Houston Chronicle and with the
various AP newspapers is that they are updated regularly and newsline reflects
those changes daily. So for example if I start reading today's newspaper and it
shows me 10 local news articles
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Raul A. Gallegos
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 1:32 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Earl vs. NFB Newsline
Hi there. One thing I have noticed with the Houston Chronicle and with the
various AP newspapers is that they are updated regularly
to read with speech. Thanks.
On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:11 PM, Donald L. Roberts
donald.robert...@gmail.com mailto:donald.robert...@gmail.com wrote:
On April 2, Alan Lemly wrote:
I know that Earl uses some voice-activated commands and that is
different from the NFB Newsline app but I'm curious
How do you search for this app? I have searched for earl and can't find the app.
Thanks much.
- Original Message -
From: Marianne Denning
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
Yes, I just
When I typed in Earl there were several choices that included early. I had
to go down the list quite a way before I found Earl. HTH
On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:49 AM, larry lrmccre...@earthlink.net wrote:
**
How do you search for this app? I have searched for earl and can't find
the app
john hav eyou seen it?
it's a great program here in UK if papers youw ant are not listed tell them; i
did for the times, independent and guardian.
On 13 Mar 2013, at 14:15, John Gallagher j...@pianotuner.plus.com wrote:
Hi all
if you subscribe to earl say for 1 month how do you unscribe? does
Hi all
if you subscribe to earl say for 1 month how do you unscribe? does it
actually finesh? thanks.
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JD, to access Earl and use the same subscription on multiple devices, each
device must be signed in with the same iTunes account ID and password as
the account that made the purchase. Otherwise this is not possible.
To all, our Home page for Earl is
*www.EarlSpeech.com* http
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry
McCreary [lrmccre...@earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 1:26 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
One additional question please. I downloaded the $.99 version of the program
and can only find 3
. How do I find more papers?
On Mar 6, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Teresa Cochran vegaspipistre...@gmail.com
wrote:
Search for Earl News.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earl/id573701016?mt=8
Teresa
On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Marianne Denning maria...@denningweb.com wrote:
When I did the search
available. How do I find more papers?
On Mar 6, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Teresa Cochran vegaspipistre...@gmail.com
wrote:
Search for Earl News.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earl/id573701016?mt=8
Teresa
On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Marianne Denning maria...@denningweb.com wrote:
When I did
Hello if I may ask this app costs right??
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Troy Sullivan
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 6:19 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
Eventually will local newspapers
What should I search for to find this app? I have searched for earl and there
are several there. The choices didn't look like the proper one to me. Key
words would be helpful.
Thanks much.
On Mar 4, 2013, at 9:34 PM, Mary Ellen Sanchez sanchez.maryel...@gmail.com
wrote:
Hello if I may ask
??
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*From:* viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On
Behalf Of *Troy Sullivan
*Sent:* Monday, March 04, 2013 6:19 PM
*To:* viphone@googlegroups.com
*Subject:* Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
** **
Eventually will local newspapers be added
When I did the search there were 11 matches and most of them had early in
the title. The last one on the list was Earl. When I checked that one out
it said news. HTH
On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 9:42 AM, Larry McCreary lrmccre...@earthlink.netwrote:
What should I search for to find this app? I
Search for Earl News.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earl/id573701016?mt=8
Teresa
On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Marianne Denning maria...@denningweb.com wrote:
When I did the search there were 11 matches and most of them had early in the
title. The last one on the list was Earl. When I
for Earl News.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earl/id573701016?mt=8
Teresa
On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Marianne Denning maria...@denningweb.com wrote:
When I did the search there were 11 matches and most of them had early in
the title. The last one on the list was Earl. When I checked
then select your state, then your city. Finally, choose the paper from that
city. Remember each time you need to do a 1 finger double tap and wait
until you hear a two tone sound. Once you have added the newspaper it will
be there the next time you go into Earl. Let me know if you need any more
Oh ok thanks got it!
- Original Message -
From: Marianne Denning
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
Yes, I just added it. You do a one finger double tap and when you hear a two
tone sound
news reading app - Earl
Troy, I am not sure what you mean by local newspapers. I listened to the
interview on Blind Bargains and found it very helpful. I added the Cincinnati
Enquirer to my list and gained a lot of valuable information from the
interview. It is a great app!
On Mon
do this? It didn't seem to be in the list of options.
- Original Message -
*From:* Marianne Denning maria...@denningweb.com
*To:* viphone@googlegroups.com
*Sent:* Monday, March 04, 2013 9:02 PM
*Subject:* Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
Troy, I am not sure what you mean
Eventually will local newspapers be added to this app?
- Original Message -
From: Bill Spiry
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 2:41 AM
Subject: Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
thanks Richard.
On Saturday, February 16, 2013 5:49:42 PM
Sullivan troysulliva...@gmail.comwrote:
**
Eventually will local newspapers be added to this app?
- Original Message -
*From:* Bill Spiry b.s.sp...@gmail.com
*To:* viphone@googlegroups.com
*Sent:* Monday, March 04, 2013 2:41 AM
*Subject:* Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
:
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.HiPeter.
Sorry I didn't get back to you on this sooner. I'm inserting a guide below
on the gesture alternatives for EARL. in our next release (anticipating
the
week of Feb 25 in conjunction with C-Sun), we have some updates
Thanks for your question Nancy.
We designed Earl’s tap speak interface to make reading newspapers and
other content as easy as possible for anyone, including people who might be
intimidated learning today’s accessibility technology.
Earl is different from NFB’s news reader in at least
Can someone help me understand why you would use Earl instead of the NFB
Newsline app?
Nancy
Nancy Badger, Ph.D
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services
UT Chattanooga
Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling errors.
On Feb 16, 2013, at 8:56 PM, Bill Spiry b.s.sp
Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Nancy Wyman
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 10:43 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Cc: VIPhone
Subject: Re: new accessible news reading app - Earl
Can someone help me understand why you would use Earl instead
accessible news reading app - Earl
Greetings friends.
Read Again Earl
We�ve just released our new accessible news reading app called �Earl.�
It�s our first, and I�d really like to hear what you all think about
it. We�ve put a lot of time and effort into getting it right and I
Peter,
Try the Newspapers app that was mentioned a couple of days ago. I believe
the developer is Dave Ernest.
It shows about 78 papers for the UK and lots more if you include Ireland,
etc.
It works fine with VoiceOver.
I think the whole point of Earl is to use voice commands, not screen taps
accessible news reading app - Earl
Greetings friends.
Read Again Earl
We�ve just released our new accessible news reading app called �Earl.�
It�s our first, and I�d really like to hear what you all think about
it. We�ve put a lot of time and effort into getting it right and I
back to you on this sooner. I'm inserting a guide below
on the gesture alternatives for EARL. in our next release (anticipating the
week of Feb 25 in conjunction with C-Sun), we have some updates to our help
function that we hope will make it much easier to use.
Gesture alternatives for certain voice
:
Welcome to Earl!
Please listen carefully. This quick guide will help you get started
using Earl.
You will not see any text, buttons, or controls.
The content of each screen will be read to you out loud. .
To have Earl read any screen again, including this quick guide, double
tap the screen with 1 finger
- Earl
Greetings friends.
Read Again Earl
We’ve just released our new accessible news reading app called “Earl.”
It’s our first, and I’d really like to hear what you all think about
it. We’ve put a lot of time and effort into getting it right and I
think Earl is pretty special.
Here are some
Greetings friends.
Read Again Earl
We’ve just released our new accessible news reading app called “Earl.”
It’s our first, and I’d really like to hear what you all think about
it. We’ve put a lot of time and effort into getting it right and I
think Earl is pretty special.
Here are some details
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