Why do you need to look at the link, the text is below it. The screen reader
isn't out yet and will not be out until later this year. It will probably be
a light version of the other screen reader. The key word being light. But
again, we will not know until later this year and then we will see what
happens.
Both Talks and the other screen reader will still be produced and improved.
So what I'm saying is do not expect the free version to do everything the
payed version can do. However in saying that, it may meets some peoples
needs, and I'm sure it will be a quality product for what it is.
Signed: Stephen Giggar
Skype: dr-phone.
Hardware eventually fails, software eventually works.
No amount of bandwidth can fix poor design.
----- Original Message -----
From: <[email protected]>
To: "Talks Mailing List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Talks] Nokia to introduce accessibility
If I click on this link or paste it in to the browser I get a "forbidden
website" error" message.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 10:46 PM
To: Talks Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Talks] Nokia to introduce accessibility
Sounds too good? Is it true? Has anyone used the Nokia Screen Reader?
Awesome!
-original message-
Subject: [Talks] Nokia to introduce accessibility
From: "E.Vigil" <[email protected]>
Date: 29.10.2011 6.28 pm
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Nokia rolls out new screen reader
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LONDON, United Kingdom ¨C Nokia has announced a screen reader this week at
Nokia World 2011, in addition to a number of accessibility apps. These new
products matter because they will make it easier for people with
disabilities to use Nokia devices.
The software supplier for the Nokia Screen Reader is <
<http://www.codefactory.es/en/> http://www.codefactory.es/en/> Code
Factory,
based in Spain. The CEO Eduard S¨¢nchez describes the situation:
For a blind person, the only way to use a mobile phone without
accessibility
software is to know it by heart. That is, you need to know that if you
press
the Menu key and scroll down four times, you will be at the Message
folder.
And, when you get there, it is necessary to press the right softkey to
open
Options. It¡¯s difficult to learn the different functions and memorize
them.
This makes the phone largely inaccessible. The Nokia Screen Reader
provides
a great alternative.
The Nokia Screen Reader is an application that converts screen content
into
speech. It¡¯s helpful not only for users with sight limitations, but
anyone
who is not able to dedicate their attention to the screen. For example, it
allows you to listen to text messages when you exercise.
Besides calling and texting, the screen reader is helpful for browsing the
internet, accessing call lists and contacts, and managing the calendar. It
works on touch screen devices and those with a physical key pad. The
reader
features a simple command structure which is easy to remember, as well as
a
configurable control panel. It¡¯s available at launch in eight different
languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish
and Italian.
The Nokia Screen Reader can be downloaded from the Nokia Store free of
charge. It will be available before the end of the year for the C5 5 MP,
Nokia 700 and Nokia 701 with Symbian Belle. We¡¯re also exploring
opportunities to bring screen reader technology to feature phones to reach
as many customers as possible.
The launch of the Nokia Screen Reader coincides with another important
development: the new < <http://store.ovi.com/channel/1939>
http://store.ovi.
com/channel/1939> Accessibility Channel in the Nokia Store. This channel
aggregates apps that can assist people with vision, hearing and speech, as
well as cognition and dexterity problems.
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So what kind of apps are available? Well, there is <
<http://store.ovi.com/content/16544> http://store.ovi.com/content/16544>
Vlingo, a voice recognition app that carries out commands on the device.
Or
< <http://store.ovi.com/content/10614> http://store.ovi.com/content/10614>
T9 Nav, which finds information on your device when you type what you¡¯re
looking for. Or, if you left your glasses at home, try <
<http://store.ovi.com/content/30897> http://store.ovi.com/content/30897>
Font Magnifier, which allows you to zoom the text by 140%. There are now
some 50 apps available for download from the Nokia Store for selected
Nokia
devices.
If you need assistance downloading the Nokia Screen Reader, please call <
<http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia/contacts/customer-service>
http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia/contacts/customer-service> Nokia Customer
Care in your country, or send us a message on Twitter @NokiaHelps.
We¡¯re continuously working to improve our accessibility offering. Please
tell us what sort of accessibility apps and device features you would like
to see in the future from us!
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