AXS Map: Crowdsourced Accessibility Reviews of Businesses

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Chta29jjXQ" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiABzV_gKQ5m0T2Ap2wyjmPRzyUU6WNd2tIt_C-PDbWOV0_PLKG7rXvu4JPj-rCiqYXI1O9gcIt9I7WYMoZ7Dp4GtFMZKTSVlurNmv9UVM_sWFmkTS9LX0DyQEUitiR9Ayi29NbJ9z2oY/s1600/icon175x175.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/AVvXsEhiABzV_gKQ5m0T2Ap2wyjmPRzyUU6WNd2tIt_C-PDbWOV0_PLKG7rXvu4JPj-rCiqYXI1O9gcIt9I7WYMoZ7Dp4GtFMZKTSVlurNmv9UVM_sWFmkTS9LX0DyQEUitiR9Ayi29NbJ9z2oY/s200/icon175x175.png" width="75" /></a>AXS Map is an app available for iOS and Android that allows users to rank the accessibility of local businesses. Using the location of the device users can search for nearby businesses and rank the accessibility of the location in very basic terms. More detailed accessibility information and information for people with a wider range of disabilities would improve the app.<br /><br />While accessibility standards established by the government are exact and technical, AXS Map uses a star rating system. For example, a businesses that is easily accessible to people with disabilities would earn a five star ranking. The app also allows users to rank a business based on the noise level, which can be helpful for people with hearing impairments, and by light which can be helpful for people with visual impairments.<br /><br />I was recently involved in a "Mapathon" were a group of people used the app to map parts of the city. This experience helped me understand the value of the app, as some businesses had serious accessibility issues such as numerous steps with no ramps.<br /><br />The data that is inputted through the app or the website can then be viewed by people interested in the accessibility of a business. For example, a person with a physical disability could check the app to make sure that a coffee shop had a ramp.<br /><br />If the AXS Map platform becomes popular it could even prompt businesses with poor rating to make improvements.<br /><br />While the concept behind AXS Map is good, the implementation is a little rough. The app is not intuitive to use and can be frustrating. However, it does work once you get familiar with the interface. The app also requires users to enter their email which could steer some users away.<br /><br />To use AXS Map visit <a href="http://axsmap.com/">AXSMap.com</a> or download the app for iOS and Android. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDgQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Faxs-map-v2%2Fid554015666%3Fmt%3D8&ei=Ev2PVYuzDserggS78YCAAg&usg=AFQjCNFZrY1ZjcqEmGxnh9ihHWc_T0Mh9A&sig2=FzUfV6ccjOrojIMHHhpNtA&bvm=bv.96783405,d.eXY">Click here</a> to download the app for iOS and <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CD8QFjAG&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.axslab.axsmap%26hl%3Den&ei=Ev2PVYuzDserggS78YCAAg&usg=AFQjCNFP6uHYfu5nXlWhRVJ3YeOMFH-QgA&sig2=zPGZN_pO48DYA3-3p8DqFg&bvm=bv.96783405,d.eXY">click here</a> to download the app for Android.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>

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iOS 8 Accessibility Roundup: More Accessible Than Ever

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/ios/ios8/quicktype/images/third_party_screen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Credit: Apple" border="0" height="271" src="http://images.apple.com/ios/ios8/quicktype/images/third_party_screen.jpg" title="iPhone 5s using third-party Swipe keyboard" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://devimages.apple.com.edgekey.net/technologies/images/ios-8-icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Credit: Apple" border="0" height="100" src="https://devimages.apple.com.edgekey.net/technologies/images/ios-8-icon.png" title="iOS 8 icon" width="100" /></a>Today, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/04/apple-announces-wwdc-2014-will.html">Apple</a> previewed iOS 8, the next operating system for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/made-for-iphone-hearing-aids-to-be.html">iPhone</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/04/ipad-mini-nexus-7-or-kindle-fire-hdx.html">iPad</a>, and iPod touch. iOS 8 builds on existing accessibility features to offer some exciting new possibilities for iOS users with disabilities. Many websites will have general information about iOS 8, but this post will focus on <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/04/apple-announces-wwdc-2014-will.html">accessibility</a> related changes to iOS. iOS 8 includes new keyboard options, improved <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/claropdf-app-pdf-text-to-speech-and.html">text-to-speech</a> voices, improved <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-guided-access.html">Guided Access</a> features, and improved <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-in-ios-7-ask-siri-to-turn-on.html">Siri</a> functionality among other accessibility related features. Apple can always add or alter features before the general release. The new operating system will be available this fall for the general public.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>QuickType and Keyboard</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/hero-icons/quicktype_icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/hero-icons/quicktype_icon.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Apple's iOS 8 will include a built in predictive keyboard called QuickType. This new software keyboard will predict words for the user as they type. Once the word you want to enter appears in the suggestion bar above the keyboard, you simply tap it to insert that word. This feature will cut down on key strokes needed to enter words which will benefit people with dexterity challenges. QuickType even takes context into account so if your typing an email it will suggest more formal language that if you are writing a text message. QuickType will be similar to the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/cowriter-for-ios-provides-powerful-and.html">Co:Writer app</a>, but will work across all apps on your devices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In addition to Apple's own QuickType keyboard, iOS 8 will allow third-party developers to develop keyboards for system wide use. For example, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/03/any-developer-can-now-integrate-fleksys.html">Fleksy</a> could be updated to work with every app on the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-on-new.html">iPhone</a> or iPad. This flexibility gives users with different abilities the opportunity to switch keyboards to one that fits their needs. For users who are blind or visually impaired downloading the fast and accessible Fleksy keyboard may allow them to more easily enter text.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Health</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/hero-icons/health_icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/hero-icons/health_icon.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">iOS 8 takes big steps to help people manage data associated with their health. Users can input data into the health app through third-party health monitoring devices like a blood pressure reader or through apps. This data can then be automatically shared with doctors and other health care professionals to help insure timely and appropriate care. For instance, if a blood pressure or glucose reading was outside of a normal range, a doctor could be automatically alerted. This could help people with chronic conditions live more independently especially in their later years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/ios/ios8/health/images/health_hero.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://images.apple.com/ios/ios8/health/images/health_hero.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The health app will include another life saving feature called "in case of emergency card." This information card will be accessible from the lock screen and will allow first responders and emergency room doctors important health information in the case of an emergency. The card can include a photo, medical conditions, allergies, current medications, and more all to give life saving information to emergency medical personnel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/ios/ios8/health/images/health_screen_health.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Credit: Apple" border="0" height="320" src="http://images.apple.com/ios/ios8/health/images/health_screen_health.jpg" title="in case of emergency card" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Family Sharing</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/hero-icons/family_sharing_icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/hero-icons/family_sharing_icon.png" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Family sharing will allow families with multiple iOS 8 devices to manage their iOS devices more harmoniously. Parents will be able to set up home sharing to monitor their child's physical location or to share purchased content from the iTunes store among members of the family. Children will also have to ask parents permission before purchasing an app.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Spotlight Search</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/hero-icons/spotlight_icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/hero-icons/spotlight_icon.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Spotlight search is an existing feature in iOS 7, but in iOS 8 it gets supercharged. Spotlight in iOS 8 will give Siri-like answers. Unlike Siri, which uses voice input, spotlight uses text input. This new form of input gives users with speech impairments the ability to type, instead of speak, queries and get meaningful results.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Touch ID</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/developer_icons/developer_capabilities_icon_touchid.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/ios8/a/images/developer_icons/developer_capabilities_icon_touchid.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">iOS 8 improves Touch ID by allowing third-party apps to unlock information using just a user's fingerprint. Touch ID is currently used for unlocking your device and making iTunes purchases. This feature already is great for blind users because it offers secure authentication without having to type, which can be a slower process with VoiceOver. In iOS 8, the ability to access third-party apps with just a finger print will expand on the already very accessible Touch ID feature of iOS 7.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Siri</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.iphonehacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ios7_siri_icon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://cdn.iphonehacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ios7_siri_icon.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">iOS 8 will also bring improvements to Siri. Most notably, users will be able to activate Siri hands-free by saying "Hey, Siri." This new hands-free voice command may benefit people that have trouble activating the home button. This always listening feature is similar to Google's advanced voice search.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">iOS 8 will also offer faster dictation that appears on screen as you speak. This new feature will prusumably work with Siri and in app dictation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Much More</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsckP8c20be2Ew0XnX0fO0ZZsVlp8AE1KOsQSSuogAM5yG8GhkyqnMslvaWpocKhVFdoDhcjJZXMX258bBB_f_yVbOeqrZRRM_DYeBQ_UzNW_YnFXItNcyrhY5eIsbBiOJmogNOjsNkA/s1600/photo+(2).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Credit: Apple" border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsckP8c20be2Ew0XnX0fO0ZZsVlp8AE1KOsQSSuogAM5yG8GhkyqnMslvaWpocKhVFdoDhcjJZXMX258bBB_f_yVbOeqrZRRM_DYeBQ_UzNW_YnFXItNcyrhY5eIsbBiOJmogNOjsNkA/s1600/photo+(2).PNG" title="Slide detailing more features in iOS 8" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">iOS 8 will also include features that Apple did not have time to fully preview during their keynote. The first one included in the keynote was "Braille Keyboard for direct 6-dot Braille input." Other accessibility related features include the ability to use the advanced and high quality Alex voice. The Alex voice is currently available for the Mac and many users enjoy its high quality. iOS 8 will also include improved zoom for accessibility, but no further details on this feature where offered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">iOS 8 will also include some enhancements to <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-guided-access.html">Guided Access</a>. Guided Access is a feature that locks a user into a single app. This is great for teachers administering tests on an iPad or parents of kids who are easily distracted. In iOS 8, users will be able to use <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-on-new.html">Touch ID</a> to exit from <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-guided-access.html">Guided Access</a>. Users will also be able to use time limits and countdown timers to control Guided Access.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another feature listed is "Speak screen," a somewhat mysterious feature than did not garner any further explanation from Apple. Speak screen may be a brand new accessibility feature or maybe unrelated to accessibility, but the name seems to imply some link to accessibility.</div>

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Bookshare Offers Free Membership to Disabled Veterans Attending School

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://communications.bookshare.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/veterans-banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="http://communications.bookshare.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/veterans-banner.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/07/bookshare-reaches-200000-accessible.html">Bookshare</a> recently announced that they will be providing free membership for disabled veterans who are currently attending a United States college or university. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/06/bookshareorg-great-resource-for.html">Bookshare</a> also serves disabled civilian students and others with print disabilities by providing free downloadable accessible books. Veterans who qualify, but are not enrolled in school will have access to a 30 day free trial. After the trial veterans continue using Bookshare for a $50 yearly membership fee. Especially on Veterans Day it is great that veterans who are disabled will be able to access over 215,000 accessible books from the Bookshare library. Bookshare's press release says,</div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Accessible books can break down reading barriers and open a new lifeline to reading to go back to school, learn a new vocation or read for pleasure."</span></span></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A membership provides an individual with electronic books that can be read with <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/have-you-ever-wondered-how-text-to.html">text-to-speech</a> or used with a braille device. This makes reading possible for people who are blind, low vision, physically disabled, or dyslexic. Interested veterans can find more information by visiting <a href="http://communications.bookshare.org/veterans2013free/">Bookshare's veterans site</a>. People interested in Bookshare who are not veterans can visit <a href="http://bookshare.org/">Bookshare.org</a>.</div>

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Top 10 Posts of 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://thegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="GingerNoCheckStart"></span>Here are the top 10 posts on the Assistive Technology Blog as rated by number of views. Thanks to everyone who read the blog. Please check back in the new year for more cool posts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ol><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/ios-5-tips-use-assistive-touch-to.html"><span class="GRcorrect" grcontextid="iOS:0" grmarkguid="68e05a6f-3c08-4fdc-8e39-018f96224e59" gruiphraseguid="9aca43c7-8c03-4069-bfaa-a9410b68b1d0">iOS</span> 5 Tips: Use Assistive Touch to Replace a Broken Home Button, Lock Button or Volume Button</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-is-assistive-touch.html">What is Assistive Touch?</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/09/what-does-iphone-5-and-ios-5-mean-for.html">What does iPhone 5 and <span class="GRcorrect" grcontextid="iOS:0" grmarkguid="624e660b-c99b-443f-b6c5-5aa5bcd7ebc0" gruiphraseguid="ad399c42-7dea-4a09-8291-3ed7c40eb51e">iOS</span> 5 Mean for Assistive Technology?</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/02/read-pdf-files-aloud-with-vbooks-pdf.html">Read PDF Files Aloud with <span class="GRcorrect" grcontextid="vBooks:0" grmarkguid="fde817bd-829c-43fd-bc19-612629b1798b" gruiphraseguid="20041e19-0f45-478a-a5c0-d0a668c70446">vBooks</span> PDF Voice Reader</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/10/iphone-4s-accessibility-features.html"><span class="GRcorrect" grcontextid="iPhone:0" grmarkguid="0c8a243d-80c6-4c77-9043-b46337d3da55" gruiphraseguid="62c0500c-df90-4fbd-b1e0-dbe17946917c">iPhone</span> 4S Accessibility Features</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/ios-5-tip-look-up-any-word.html"><span class="GRcorrect" grcontextid="iOS:0" grmarkguid="e17a4091-7fe0-4810-96b2-963206bee8c9" gruiphraseguid="faf9d0f3-736a-4c8a-ac92-f38a0ad9432e">iOS</span> 5 Tip: Look Up Any Word</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/android-becomes-more-accessible-with-40.html">Android Becomes More Accessible With 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/assistive-touch-improvements-in-ios-6.html">Assistive Touch Improvements in <span class="GRcorrect" grcontextid="iOS:0" grmarkguid="7e6b57f4-bcf7-4cd5-9314-62e0b30c539a" gruiphraseguid="d54aa3f4-c9cc-45fd-8646-b7ab3f5cf4c1">iOS</span> 6</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/10/is-kindle-fire-accessible.html">The Kindle Fire Is Not Accessible</a></li><li><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/prizmo-great-accurate-full-featured-ocr.html"><span class="GRnoSuggestion GRcorrect" grcontextid="Prizmo:0" grmarkguid="021841ef-d58c-4fa4-b485-0c9a73c32b47" gruiphraseguid="3c24c27f-3efb-475b-aa74-d7e565b31b1e">Prizmo</span>: Fast, Accurate, Full Featured OCR App for iPhone Review</a></li></ol><div>What was your favorite post of 2012 let us know in the comments.</div>

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Assistive Touch Improvements in iOS 6

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9jrB4CTKByw" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Apple's <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-use-ios-6-speak-selection-with.html">iOS 6</a> improves on the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-use-ios-6-speak-selection-with.html">Assistive Touch</a> feature that was originally introduced in <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/ios-5-tips-use-assistive-touch-to.html">iOS 5</a>. Assistive Touch allows people with physical disabilities  to use an <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/best-apps-for-your-new-iphone-5.html">iPhone</a>, iPad or <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/brand-new-ipod-touch-announced.html">iPod Touch</a>. People with physical disabilities may not be able to use two fingers to pinch or to zoom, or may not be able to double tap a button, but Assistive Touch makes these tasks easier. Among the improvements are quick access to <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/ibm-sees-watson-as-supper-powered-siri.html">Siri</a>, multitasking and screenshots. Assistive Touch still gives users the ability to make custom gesture. Assistive Touch now is compatible with <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/05/flipboard-updated-to-support-voiceover.html">VoiceOver</a> so you can use both features at the same time. To activate Assistive Touch go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Assistive Touch. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-is-assistive-touch.html">Click here</a> to learn more about Assistive Touch. Watch the above video to learn more. Click read more below to view screen shots.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJU37WJoWW28hZvNPBcPLNPDhEMmU6qO1izLVBZU8Sc5wT_oo5NpnnLHX6ipikl6vJ343RC5tX3ehbSv9UzZN4tF3-RCArPpTI1X8Mg7iAK2WhXj9tY4azPZxS9mIyomkYbF0CIj_eCs/s1600/photo+1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJU37WJoWW28hZvNPBcPLNPDhEMmU6qO1izLVBZU8Sc5wT_oo5NpnnLHX6ipikl6vJ343RC5tX3ehbSv9UzZN4tF3-RCArPpTI1X8Mg7iAK2WhXj9tY4azPZxS9mIyomkYbF0CIj_eCs/s320/photo+1.PNG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIP6RgwIU7wA9XTflhCsSWvj2Rnebj3A54fNbXNlT5BXEngbU3BsigDIj8-RZ-mTBHzmziucPk8somDr5NTwHObsUpz_7q5UkvUH7XbUJc_4ArUKyWmF23M88HT6vmpGu0h0WXLPVzMQ/s1600/photo+2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIP6RgwIU7wA9XTflhCsSWvj2Rnebj3A54fNbXNlT5BXEngbU3BsigDIj8-RZ-mTBHzmziucPk8somDr5NTwHObsUpz_7q5UkvUH7XbUJc_4ArUKyWmF23M88HT6vmpGu0h0WXLPVzMQ/s320/photo+2.PNG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzGerBYcWvwfCsK0Ja941mH1CjwwJJxZaXIiQev1IaRzNeE-sSaXKMS2Y6K8DScHfox1AnFM7F2PNZoAHVpwbEJpU17wr11ymXY76RB-XqPETdiQaPy0jhyphenhyphentcwL5u7P6rsoLizYWKHmQ/s1600/photo+3+(1).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzGerBYcWvwfCsK0Ja941mH1CjwwJJxZaXIiQev1IaRzNeE-sSaXKMS2Y6K8DScHfox1AnFM7F2PNZoAHVpwbEJpU17wr11ymXY76RB-XqPETdiQaPy0jhyphenhyphentcwL5u7P6rsoLizYWKHmQ/s320/photo+3+(1).PNG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1uXTzTg3AxrCYjom6aQROI2OD0n_-HLhu_N6U6bWb_T-oOLA9szMsGwhjNp_UyVBLlqYANEdGE0XfxsMYjuNpyuWMJaWRUFM8RQJa_m1C22pBBbCFwslocPN-5UD6WJCcCUvO1-A5l74/s1600/photo+4+(1).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1uXTzTg3AxrCYjom6aQROI2OD0n_-HLhu_N6U6bWb_T-oOLA9szMsGwhjNp_UyVBLlqYANEdGE0XfxsMYjuNpyuWMJaWRUFM8RQJa_m1C22pBBbCFwslocPN-5UD6WJCcCUvO1-A5l74/s320/photo+4+(1).PNG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-jPjBwtkrHK7IDgZ9ED5nYzl03gXvCtRhEhCEt8nri3uNsh7ETQLFKYm4tCYx8RrJoGb-KJrRS6e8SGvI6cBdl3J_Uy9BhV0BaCqnb_uCs3PbsfMOIkmwqJoJsuDXsJkA5hEXpnTc1k/s1600/photo+5.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-jPjBwtkrHK7IDgZ9ED5nYzl03gXvCtRhEhCEt8nri3uNsh7ETQLFKYm4tCYx8RrJoGb-KJrRS6e8SGvI6cBdl3J_Uy9BhV0BaCqnb_uCs3PbsfMOIkmwqJoJsuDXsJkA5hEXpnTc1k/s320/photo+5.PNG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_597876271"></span><span id="goog_597876272"></span><br /></div><br /></div>

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Best Apps For Your New iPhone 5

<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-7335725047724764708" itemprop="description articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 568px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/iphone/home/images/wireless_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" height="276" src="http://images.apple.com/iphone/home/images/wireless_hero.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Did you get the iPhone 5 today? Below is a list of apps to make the most out of your new iPhone 5.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/read2go/id425585903?mt=8" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;"><b>Read2Go (Bookshare) - $19.99</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/174718_177614625589689_7286392_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #33aaff; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/174718_177614625589689_7286392_n.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/read2go-review.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Read2Go</a> is the best way to access <a href="http://bookshare.org/" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Bookshare.org</a> books on your <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/enhanced-google-voice-search-coming-to.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">iOS</a> device.<a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-bookshare-app-for-android.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Bookshare</a> provides free accessible eBooks for people with print disabilities. Click here to learn more about <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-bookshare-app-for-android.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Bookshare</a>. Once you download the app you can download over 150,000 books directly to your device. The best part of <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-bookshare-app-for-android.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Read2Go</a> is that students can easily read books anywhere because of the portability of <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/enhanced-google-voice-search-coming-to.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">iOS</a> devices. To learn how to become a member <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CEYQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookshare.org%2FmembershipOptions&ei=kIYxUJidK6mU7AHDgoH4BA&usg=AFQjCNGbu_U5190iDGKgKBI8-nKKbdoGyA&sig2=speNe5mfkBQgof1tekTeAQ" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">click here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learning-ally-audio/id418888450?mt=8" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Learning Ally Audio - Free</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://edtechtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/learning_ally_audio_app_icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #33aaff; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://edtechtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/learning_ally_audio_app_icon.png" style="border: none; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/07/learning-ally-audio-app-now-free.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Learning Ally</a> (formally <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/06/learning-ally-recorded-books-formally.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">RFB&D</a>) provides audio books to people with print disabilities. Members must pay a yearly fee in order to download books. To learn about how to become a member of Learning Ally <a href="http://learningally.org/" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">click here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prizmo/id366791896?mt=8" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;"><b>Prizmo - $9.99</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.evernote.com/about/media/img/partners/logos/prizmo-175.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #33aaff; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://www.evernote.com/about/media/img/partners/logos/prizmo-175.png" style="border: none; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/prizmo-vs-textdetective-ocr-iphone-app.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Prizmo</a> converts a picture of a document into text which can be read using <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/add-quick-text-to-speech-button-to.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">text-to-speech</a>. In short from document to text to speech in just seconds. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/prizmo-vs-textdetective-ocr-iphone-app.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Prizmo</a> is also the fastest and most accurate optical character recognition (<a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/prizmo-vs-textdetective-ocr-iphone-app.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">OCR</a>) app I have every tested.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">iBooks - Free</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://askabouttech.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ibooks-icon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #33aaff; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://askabouttech.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ibooks-icon.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/apple-announces-ibooks-2-with-textbook.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">iBooks</a> is <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/apple-announces-dictation-for-mac.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Apple's</a> eReader app. It is simple to use and accessible using <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/05/flipboard-updated-to-support-voiceover.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">VoiceOver</a>. With iBook Textbooks students and teachers can download select textbooks onto their<a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/07/kurzweil-3000-firefly-ipad-app-released.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">iPad</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/back-to-school-apps.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;"><span id="goog_172609289"></span>The list goes on, click read more below to view more great apps.</a></b></div><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px;"><b><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itunes-u/id490217893?mt=8" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">iTunes U - Free</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ihackthatifone.com/wp-content/uploads/pth/loop/thumb_itunes-u-app-icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #33aaff; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://ihackthatifone.com/wp-content/uploads/pth/loop/thumb_itunes-u-app-icon.png" style="border: none; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-itunes-u-app-perfect-for-students.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">iTunes U</a> allows you to follow along with select classes from your <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-itunes-u-app-perfect-for-students.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">iOS</a> device. You can download classes from top universities and watch videos of the classes and read documents provided by the professor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px;"><b><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy/id469863705?mt=8" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Khan Academy - Free</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://otswithapps.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/khan-academy-icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #33aaff; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://otswithapps.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/khan-academy-icon.png" style="border: none; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 20px;">Great videos that walk you through many concepts from almost all subject. This app is great for homework help and learning new concepts. To learn more about <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/03/khan-academy-releases-ipad-app.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">Khan Academy</a> <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/03/khan-academy-releases-ipad-app.html" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration: none;">click here</a>.</div></div>

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iPhone 5 Announced

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/iphone/home/images/wireless_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="http://images.apple.com/iphone/home/images/wireless_hero.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Apple announced the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/ios-6-iphone-5-and-ipad-mini-expected.html">iPhone 5</a> at an event today in California. The <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/ios-6-iphone-5-and-ipad-mini-expected.html">iPhone 5</a> includes and bigger screen, better camera, faster processor, thinner design and more. The <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/ios-6-iphone-5-and-ipad-mini-expected.html">iPhone 5</a> will run on <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/ios-6-to-be-released-on-september-19th.html">iOS 6</a> Apple's mobile operating system which includes accessibility features such as <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/05/flipboard-updated-to-support-voiceover.html">VoiceOver</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/ios-6-to-be-released-on-september-19th.html">Guided Access</a> and Speak Selection. Click here to learn more about <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/ios-6-to-be-released-on-september-19th.html">iOS 6</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The iPhone 5 will be available for pre-order on September 14th and for sale on September 21th starting at $199. Click read more below to view more images of the iPhone 5.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/iphone/features/images/display_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.apple.com/iphone/features/images/display_image.jpg" width="103" /></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://images.apple.com/iphone/features/images/earpods_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://images.apple.com/iphone/features/images/earpods_image.jpg" width="400" /></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://images.apple.com/iphone/features/images/maps_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="http://images.apple.com/iphone/features/images/maps_image.jpg" width="400" /></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://images.apple.com/iphone/features/images/siri_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="http://images.apple.com/iphone/features/images/siri_image.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

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iOS 6 To Be Released on September 19th With New Accessibility Features

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/ios/images/overview_title.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.apple.com/ios/images/overview_title.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/today-apple-announced-ios-6-new-update.html">Apple</a> announced that <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/today-apple-announced-ios-6-new-update.html">iOS 6</a>, the software that runs <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/ios-6-iphone-5-and-ipad-mini-expected.html">iPhone</a>, iPad and iPod Touch, will be released on September 19th. The free software update will include new <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/ios-6-guided-access-accessibility.html">accessibility</a> features such as Guided Access, Speak Selection with highlighting and improved Siri. Click here to learn more about <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/ios-6-guided-access-accessibility.html">Guided Access</a>. iOS 6 will also include Made For iPhone Hearing Aids which allow hearing aid users to better use the iPhone. Along with accessibility improvements <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/ios-6-guided-access-accessibility.html">iOS 6</a> includes an updated maps app and more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/ios/whats-new/images/accessibility.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.apple.com/ios/whats-new/images/accessibility.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click read more below to view more images of iOS 6 from Apple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/ios/whats-new/images/siri_overview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://images.apple.com/ios/whats-new/images/siri_overview.jpg" width="400" /></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://images.apple.com/ios/whats-new/images/maps_overview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://images.apple.com/ios/whats-new/images/maps_overview.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

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Create iOS Keyboard Shortcuts

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A95AK91Rm-g" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/blackberry-screen-reader-review.html">Keyboard</a> shortcuts are a tool for improving typing speed on your <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/ios-6-iphone-5-and-ipad-mini-expected.html">iOS</a> device. To create a <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/blackberry-screen-reader-review.html">keyboard</a> shortcut go to Setting > General > Keyboard > Shortcuts. To add a new short cut click the plus button in the top right. You can create a short cut to write "see you" when you type the letters "cu." You could also create a short cut for your email so you can enter your email quickly with just a few key strokes. Watch the above video to learn more.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pocketfullofapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ios-6-icon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://pocketfullofapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ios-6-icon.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div>

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Prizmo Vs. TextDetective OCR iPhone App Challange

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rGh4BYMnlJY" width="560"></iframe></div><br /><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/prizmo-great-accurate-full-featured-ocr.html">Prizmo</a> and TextDetective are optical charactor recognition (<a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/prizmo-great-accurate-full-featured-ocr.html">OCR</a>) apps for the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/10/iphone-4s-accessibility-features.html">iPhone</a>. These apps use the iPhone camera to take a picture of a document and then convert the text on the paper to digital text. Because the apps rely on the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/10/iphone-4s-accessibility-features.html">iPhone</a> camera they work best on the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/10/iphone-4s-accessibility-features.html">iPhone 4S</a>. The apps were compared using a complex image with multiple images and columns. Both apps were used in a room with good lighting. Watch the video above to learn more about each of the apps.<br /><br /><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/prizmo-great-accurate-full-featured-ocr.html">Prizmo</a> costs $9.99 in the App Store. <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=prizmo%20app&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CEoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fprizmo-document-scanning-ocr%2Fid366791896%3Fmt%3D8&ei=VUQZUMenFISj6wGUyoHQAw&usg=AFQjCNGSgD7qzmoUoMeHdUM9tey2fKtQ2A&sig2=H0T8OBWuQ3yRpildkHC7rA">Click here</a> to download <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/prizmo-great-accurate-full-featured-ocr.html">Prizmo. Prizmo</a> is the fastest most accurate user friendly <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/prizmo-great-accurate-full-featured-ocr.html">OCR</a> app that I have ever tested. It is designed for sighted users. It allows you to crop and edit the picture before you start the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/prizmo-great-accurate-full-featured-ocr.html">OCR</a> process. Once the text has been recognized you can read it using text-to-speech, email it or copy the text. It is important to note that users with visual impairments may have a hard time taking pictures of the documents they want to <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/prizmo-great-accurate-full-featured-ocr.html">OCR</a>. It also is impossible for a visually impaired user to crop the document to improve the accuracy. That being said for sighted users very easy to use.<br /><br />TextDetective costs $1.99 for a limited time. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textdetective/id541494875?mt=8">Click here</a> to download TextDetective. TextDetective is designed for people with visual impairments. The app is designed to make taking a picture of a document easy for the visually impair. In my tests I had a hard time taking a clear picture of a whole document. I could successfully capture a clear picture of one or two paragraphs. TextDetective was less accurate and slower than Prizmo. One problem I found is that TextDetective only works in landscape orientation but most documents are in portrait orientation. The orientation of the app makes it difficult to  take a crisp picture of the page. In all for only $1.99 TextDetective may be worth a try.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOU8-KRX_nKBrdWkxGkKPLb0PblE2jzaZDPYi2vlgrNdvWFwlY7DXmqyjzkPGYPj9XE9PQWEADZTqxh8VTtq33TPBF5tFVEBXVIheQ7UM25fTcuJHXzPw_Io5nZe4TzvEkJoHXvJgv9kE/s1600/iTunesArtwork.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="blindsight" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOU8-KRX_nKBrdWkxGkKPLb0PblE2jzaZDPYi2vlgrNdvWFwlY7DXmqyjzkPGYPj9XE9PQWEADZTqxh8VTtq33TPBF5tFVEBXVIheQ7UM25fTcuJHXzPw_Io5nZe4TzvEkJoHXvJgv9kE/s200/iTunesArtwork.png" title="TextDetective App Icon HD" width="200" /></a><a href="http://cdn.iextract.quadrat4.com/images/59b821c05384caa5ffc2e5d5d106c2de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="abc abc" border="0" height="200" src="http://cdn.iextract.quadrat4.com/images/59b821c05384caa5ffc2e5d5d106c2de.jpg" title="Prizmo app icon" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><div style="text-align: right;">Apps Provided Complimentary To Reviewer</div>

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