I had a hard time sending a message today that had an emoji on it. Carolyn Arnold
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kathy Brandt Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 5:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Ally by Envision, free Setting up was kind of interesting, i.e., not straightforward, particularly with regard to letting you know how you want to be called, because had to turn VoiceOver off in order to hopefully hit the send button, which isn’t visible when VoiceOver is on; it’s in about the middle of the screen on the right hand side. On Mar 10, 2025, at 3:17 PM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone <[email protected]> wrote: David Goldfield sent an announcement from Envision that their app named, Ally, is now available in the app store. I had the beta from the Testflight installed so I couldn't find it by searching the store. I did a web search and found the link and it installed over the testflight version, so all is good now. I like it as you can customize the personality of the AI assistant. Here is the link to the app in the US app store followed by the description from the app store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ally-personal-ai-assistant/id6476980907 Description meet ally – your AI assistant, always by your side ally is your personal AI assistant, ready to help—anywhere, anytime. Whether you're at home, on the go, or using the smart glasses, ally grows with you and adapts to your needs. built with accessibility in mind ally is created by the brilliant minds at Envision, a trusted name in accessibility. Envision is known for its flagship product, Envision Glasses, and the Envision App—both empowering people who are blind or have low vision with greater independence. Built with the same philosophy, ally prioritizes accessibility at its core, ensuring it's an essential feature, not an afterthought. using ally is very effortless and intuitive 1. Download & access – get the app 2. Make it yours – tell ally about your interests and what matters to you. The more you share, the better ally adapts to your style. You can do this by filling in the "about you" section. 3. Choose or create your ally – pick a pre-made ally or build your own from scratch! - Give it a name – something fun? something mysterious? You decide. - Shape its personality – Want your ally to be quirky, confident, or a little dramatic? Go wild. Just fill in the "ally personality is" section. - Set its tone – should ally be funny, no-nonsense, or totally deadpan? You're in control. Just fill in the "ally communication style" section. 4. Start talking – just talk away! Try the walkie-talkie Mode to stop ally from responding to background noise. You can also mute your mic and control when you are speaking to ally. 5. Type it out – in a loud place? Prefer texting? No problem—have a text chat with ally and get the same great responses. Key Features: 1. Simply Smart – Instantly understands and delivers answers. 2. Uniquely Yours – Learns and adapts to your needs. 3. Always Accessible – Use it on phone, web, and Envision Glasses. 4. Practical Help – Read text, navigate spaces, scan objects, and more. 5. Effortless AI – A natural, hands-free experience for daily tasks. Now go ahead—meet your ally and make it your own! Richard, USA, "When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly." -- Barbara J. Winter. My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: [email protected]. 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