I don't think it's stupid at all. Remember, I don't have an S7 Edge
myself, so I'm just going by what I've read, what I've seen on lists and
what my friends and relatives who have an S7 Edge have told me.
The curved edges give you a bit more real estate in the same form
factor. The S7 Edge for example has a 5.5 inch screen while the S7 has a
5.1 inch screen and the dimensions are basically identical.
The Edge can be used a bit easier with one hand since you can place your
favorite contacts and apps on the edges and reach them with the fingers
of the hand holding the device. You can also have information sent to
the screens on the edges, so for example, you could place your phone
face down so you won't get interrupted with vibrations or ring tones but
still see messages appear on the edges or have them change colors to
indicate you have a call or a message from someone in particular.
Samsung recently opened up the interfaces to the edges, so app
developers can now think of all sorts of ways to take advantages of the
edges.
Finally, it just makes the S7 Edge look and feel cool!
I'm not sure how much a blind person can take advantage of these
features, but like I said, I'd expect an Apple implementation to be
similar and accessible. Apple will also open this up to developers down
the road, if Apple takes this path, and again you'll have innovative app
developers coming up with all kinds of things.
On 09/09/16 09:08, Regina Alvarado wrote:
Christopher, can I ask a very stupid question? What is the difference
between the run-of-the-mill Android and the Edge? Obviously it has to do
with the edges of the phone, but what and what does it do? Thanks.
reggie & Lex
On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:46 PM, Christopher Chaltain <chalt...@gmail.com
<mailto:chalt...@gmail.com>> wrote:
I've read on different Android lists both that the edges of the S7 Edge
are accessible and that they're not. The difference seems to be that
people who state they're accessible tend to actually have an S7 Edge,
whereas those who say they aren't accessible don't and are just
repeating what they've heard. Therefore, I tend to think the edges are
accessible, but I don't have an S7 Edge myself. Either way, if an iPhone
were to have edges then I'm sure Apple would make them accessible with
VoiceOver. That doesn't mean that they'll turn out to be particularly
useful for a blind person, or a sighted person either.
On 08/09/16 17:11, Mary Otten wrote:
Well that's interesting, since I have read on the android list that the
edge part is absolutely not accessible. I don't own one, so I'm only
basing my statement on what I heard from others who supposedly do.
Mary
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 8, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Robin <robin-mel...@comcast.net
<mailto:robin-mel...@comcast.net>
<mailto:robin-mel...@comcast.net>> wrote:
AsFarAs I Know
TheEdges of Samsung's GalaxyS6Edge are IndeedAccessible
AtLeast With its Samsung TTS
ThatBeing VoiceAssistant
JustSayin'
At 08:38 AM 9/8/2016, you wrote:
Hi Sieghard,
I think the extra battery life, especially in the 6S versus the
seven, it's kind of compelling. That might be enough to let me not
use a battery case, which I find I have to do and have had to do ever
since my first iPhone, a for S. The improved sound will be nice, but
it wouldn't be compelling for me in and of itself. The loss of the
headphone jack doesn't make a difference to me personally. So I'm
going to go for an upgrade from a 6S to a seven. I don't like the
plus. It's too big. I'm actually not so sure I'm looking forward to a
new form factor. They are talking about the curved thing like Samsung
has with their edge. As I understand it, that extra screen, the edge,
isn't accessible. Now maybe Apple will find a way to make that
happen. Still, I just don't see the point. Wireless charging, still
don't care. Better screen? Again, don't care. So all the new stuff
they're talking about for next year I guess I just don't find all
that appealing. Different strokes.
Mary
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 8, 2016, at 6:54 AM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca
<mailto:siegh...@live.ca>
<mailto:siegh...@live.ca>> wrote:
Hi Reggie,
Which phone do you currently have? If it is a 6/6 Plus or earlier
the upgrade is probably OK, if you have a 6S or 6S Plus there is
little reason to do so unless maybe you have a hearing impairment
where the extra volume they claim may make a difference. Of course
if you use a hearing aid the absence of the 3.5mm headphone jack may
have a negative impact. I definitely don’t see a reason to upgrade
my 6S Plus until next year especially knowing that next year’s
iPhone is very likely to be a much bigger deal.
Regards,
Sieghard
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[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Regina Alvarado
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*Subject:* listening and charging and thoughts on the presentation
Apple just took care of not being able to listen with wired
headphones and charging. For 49 dollars there is an Apple dock that
allows listening and charging. Saw it in Mac Daily News. I do not
know how to give a link, sorry.
Now, my simple thoughts about the roll out the 7 and 7 plus. Lots
and lots of visual improvements, but nothing said about Siri or
accessibility. Was disappointed, but just for the stereo speakers
and more volume I will take my upgrade.
reggie & Lex
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