Hi, I love getting silent notifications via buzz patterns from the watch. And I know I'm less likely to miss notifications of things like text messages when I'm in a noisy place, which I appreciate.
I like being able to plug my iPhone into our car stereo and control music playback from the watch, so that VoiceOver doesn't go through the speakers. I knit, and I'm doing a pattern where I need to count rows. I just got an app for the watch called Clicker that is a counter; you double-tap it when you want to increase the count. It's perfect for working with this knitting pattern. I recently played a game called The Martian, where you're trying to help a guy stranded on Mars make it home. There was an Apple Watch component where I could see the character's vital signs. This is whimsical, but fun. And I agree with Robert that having a timer on my wrist that alerts me silently is really helpful. I also love being able to see the current temperature on my wrist, and being able to turn the digital crown a few times to see what the temperature is forecast to be later in the day. I hope that helps. Best, Anna > On Dec 28, 2015, at 10:10 AM, Robert Carter <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Nancy and list, > > I love being able to read and reply to tweets, text messages and email on my > Apple watch. This is particularly great when I am in a situation where taking > out my phone is undesirable. > > I use my watch to time activities and the alarm function to keep me on track. > It is a great time keeper. > > Just recently, a watch app became available that allows one to get the time > presented in vibration patterns. This means that one can silently check the > time without disturbing others with VoiceOver. The app is called Timebuz. > There is a new app called iReg which allows one to make audio recordings > using just the watch. > > Apple Watch is fully accessible with VoiceOver. > > Good luck with your decision. > > Robert Carter > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 28, 2015, at 8:29 AM, Nancy Badger <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> This afternoon, I am going to have the opportunity to look at Apple watches. >> I am deciding whether or not to purchase one. What are the benefits? What >> have you really enjoyed about your Apple Watch? What are the drawbacks? What >> do you wish you had known before you purchased an Apple Watch? I will need >> to use voice over so please include excess ability comments. >> Thanks very much! >> Nancy >> >> Nancy Badger, Ph.D >> Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services >> UT Chattanooga >> Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. 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