ClaroPDF App: PDF Text-To-Speech and Annotation (Giveaway)

<a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ts87aUQaxL4?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /></div><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="75" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" title="ClaroPDF app icon" width="75" /></a><a href="http://www.claro-apps.com/ClaroPDF.html">ClaroPDF</a> is an accessible <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpdf-expert-review.html&ei=rseTUue2IsqssQT_3ICABw&usg=AFQjCNH5Cio6Y2DrWS2-ZnbgG4VuoT0HgQ&sig2=cMgXPKs7C3LxAszsJ4Eiug&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">PDF</a> reader with many annotation options. The app uses text-to-speech to read any text based <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpdf-expert-review.html&ei=rseTUue2IsqssQT_3ICABw&usg=AFQjCNH5Cio6Y2DrWS2-ZnbgG4VuoT0HgQ&sig2=cMgXPKs7C3LxAszsJ4Eiug&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">PDF</a>. The app also includes numerous annotations options including highlighting, text boxes, underline, strikeout, shapes, and images. ClaroPDF includes a simple design that matches the interface of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F06%2Fios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html&ei=nceTUt_2KtLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNFtKveMynfcNpAngZ-zU9c7GrqJWg&sig2=-54d2y_0P0Be2s-NjxcWvw&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">iOS 7</a>. Unfortunately, there is no full screen option that hides all controls so you can better focus on your document. To start reading a PDF you can use the open-in feature of many other apps or import a document using Dropbox. Then you can use a number of high quality <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F10%2Fhave-you-ever-wondered-how-text-to.html&ei=0ceTUq_rMK3lsASy9YKQCQ&usg=AFQjCNGSgCAsv7qFtTJQLv7hwyWUVm1fFg&sig2=Y2J1wPAbDkr1A7-f1mwbKg&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">text-to-speech</a> voices to read the document at up to 240 words per minute. It would be nice to see the maxim speaking rate increased to around 400 word per minutes for people who are able to understand high rates of speech. To start reading the document you can just tap on a word a press the play button.<br /><br />Currently in version 1.2.6 there is a bug that causes layout issues with certain documents. The issue causes documents to not fill the entire screen.<br /><br />Besides a great interface ClaroPDF includes a wide variety of annotation options. These annotations are easy to add and manage. ClaroPDF even includes the ability to add voice notes. One option that is not included is the ability to automatically add text notes to every blank in a document. This feature would significantly speed up the process of filling out forms.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fclaropdf-accessible-pro-pdf%2Fid633997623%3Fmt%3D8&ei=8MeTUu2eFszisAT5zYHABQ&usg=AFQjCNGS9XnfFVpDB7H4iGWZ0x0H8xZ6ow&sig2=1KcYIFGSFm66MFycXsq4zg&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">ClaroPDF costs $0.99 and works on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch</a>. Watch the video above to see ClaroPDF in action a click read more below to view screenshots of ClaroPDF in action. Click read more below for giveaway details.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><b>Giveaway</b><br /> <span style="text-align: center;"></span><br /><blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" lang="en"><span style="text-align: center;">RT & follow for a chance to win a promo code for ClaroPDF. iOS TTS app for PDFs. Terms apply. Check out my review <a href="http://t.co/6PJ7M1pegH">http://t.co/6PJ7M1pegH</a></span><br /><span style="text-align: center;">— Assistive Technology (@bdmtech) <a href="https://twitter.com/bdmtech/statuses/405306087022559232">November 26, 2013</a></span></blockquote><span style="text-align: center;">Retweet and follow the ClaroPDF below tweet  for a chance to win one of ten promo codes. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Code expires on 12/24/13</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> and is redeemable only on the iTunes Store for the United Kingdom. Requires an iTunes account, subject to prior acceptance of license and usage terms. To open an account you must be above the age of 13 and in the United Kingdom. Compatible software and hardware, and internet access (fees may apply) required. Not for resale. Full terms apply; see </span><a href="http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/</a><wbr style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></wbr><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">. 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Co:Writer for iOS Provides Powerful and Adaptable Word Prediction

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/18/fb/af/18fbaffb-f51d-49f6-5d00-ba4b94b78260/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/18/fb/af/18fbaffb-f51d-49f6-5d00-ba4b94b78260/screen480x480.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIN3JNnqpS_-1M4sdu34wdLeqQytvNAl1LpmyLT4htjSULyS_68yhzrVH2SHR9-abuKCSx9DqniUo353RpWiXyIPiLuWbtMH_0u5RBseePH6xxjMBnK-yFk8hwdoJ5wXu4sIk8oZlqjbA/s1600/Image-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIN3JNnqpS_-1M4sdu34wdLeqQytvNAl1LpmyLT4htjSULyS_68yhzrVH2SHR9-abuKCSx9DqniUo353RpWiXyIPiLuWbtMH_0u5RBseePH6xxjMBnK-yFk8hwdoJ5wXu4sIk8oZlqjbA/s200/Image-1.png" width="75" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.donjohnston.com/">Don Johnston’s</a> powerful word prediction software, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/co-writer/id674099732?mt=8">Co:Writer</a>, has made its way to <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html">iOS</a>. The newly released Co:Writer app works with the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/best-apps-for-your-new-iphone-5.html">iPhone</a>, iPad, and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/brand-new-ipod-touch-announced.html">iPod Touch</a>. It is important to note that the Co:Writer app has multiple different variations depending on your dialect. For example, there is a separate app for British and United States English.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To start using the powerful word prediction built into the app you can simply start typing. A bar appears on top of the keyboard with five suggested words based on what you are typing. On the iPhone and iPod Touch some longer words are cut off in the predication bar because of the smaller screen. Tapping on a word inserts it into the document. As each word is added it is spoken aloud with text-to-speech. The word prediction is helpful for struggling writers and spellers. The word prediction can help a writer who </span>doesn't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> know the spelling of a word by spelling the word if you can type the first few letters. Once you have completed your sentence it is spoken back to you. Co:Writer also includes a speak button with reads the entire document with <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1004433608"></span>text-to-speech<span id="goog_1004433609"></span></a> while highlighting the spoken word.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Co:Writer also has one more amazing feature. You can tell the app what you are going to be writing about to receive even better word prediction results. The app includes many topics such as William Shakespeare, Albert Einstein, and Global Warming. If you enable the Einstein topic dictionary it will give you word suggestions based on words related to Einstein. With the Einstein dictionary on, typing it the letter “r” leads to the suggestion of “relativity.” These customizable predictions help to make writing a smother process.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you are ready to share your writing you have numerous options. You can share it via messages, email, Dropbox, Google Drive, Twitter, or Facebook. In addition you can copy your work to another app.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Co:Writer sells for $17.99 in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/co-writer/id674099732?mt=8">App Store</a>. Click read more below to view screenshots of Co:Writer in action.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><a name="more"></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/89/98/37/899837ca-b1e9-043f-08ab-e24b74cb7459/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/89/98/37/899837ca-b1e9-043f-08ab-e24b74cb7459/screen480x480.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/f2/dd/9e/f2dd9e81-07af-7bfc-752c-8d2436e0e64b/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/f2/dd/9e/f2dd9e81-07af-7bfc-752c-8d2436e0e64b/screen480x480.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/29/86/2f/29862fad-58bc-5842-621d-98e4a0fdbc11/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/29/86/2f/29862fad-58bc-5842-621d-98e4a0fdbc11/screen480x480.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/cc/98/52/cc985222-be15-49c5-8280-9615b77b747a/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/cc/98/52/cc985222-be15-49c5-8280-9615b77b747a/screen480x480.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">App was provided complimentary to reviewer</div>

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