It sounds to me as if one couldn't use the edge features if the device was in a case, as a case needs to cover the edges to hold it to the device, unless, of course, I could just totally not understand this.
Keith -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 7:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: listening and charging and thoughts on the presentation 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 >>>>> >>>>> *From:* viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>>> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Regina Alvarado >>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, September 8, 2016 6:45 AM >>>>> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>>> *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. 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