Livescribe 3 Smartpen: Do More With Your Written Notes

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/HbaRHutWOPY?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/c7/71/cd/c771cd6d-3ca4-fd35-6b0c-75c36fdf5607/mzl.zpqhfptx.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="75" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/c7/71/cd/c771cd6d-3ca4-fd35-6b0c-75c36fdf5607/mzl.zpqhfptx.png" title="livescribe+ app icon" width="75" /></a>By combining the ease of hand writing, the power and accessibility of <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%2F06%2Fios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html&ei=2rmTUvaAHdLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNFtKveMynfcNpAngZ-zU9c7GrqJWg&sig2=vVk-bQta4TunkyVrsw2Qew&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">Apple's iOS</a> devices, and audio, the Livescribe 3 Smartpen is a powerful tool.  With the smartpen you can start writing on a pad of paper and see your handwriting appear on your iPad or iPhone almost instantly. <br /><br />When taking notes It can record audio that is linked to your handwriting, allowing you to easily hear what was happening exactly when you were writing.  It can easily search through notebooks of handwritten pages to find the right note in an instant, and it allows you to share your notes with anyone without copying or scanning.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Livescribe 3 Smartpen is not just a refinement of last year's <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CD4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Flivescribe-sky-wifi-smartpen-handwriten.html&ei=pbmTUsLtHNPKsQSB04AQ&usg=AFQjCNHl5RbMuYA-dYcP-xjBw0nE6KzHpQ&sig2=BH1BWpTQmu7jyNJiUPhH7g&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">Sky Wifi Smartpen</a>. The Livescribe 3 Smartpen adds new functionality by pairing it with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. The Livescribe 3 is still capable of syncing handwriting and audio, but instead of recording the audio from a built in microphone, the recording happens on an iPhone or iPad paired to the pen with Bluetooth. With the pen connected to an iOS device using Bluetooth, features like handwriting recognition and cloud based storage options are handled by the <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%2F06%2Fios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html&ei=2rmTUvaAHdLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNFtKveMynfcNpAngZ-zU9c7GrqJWg&sig2=vVk-bQta4TunkyVrsw2Qew&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">iOS</a> devices. Most of the pens functionality is handled with the free Livescribe+ app that seamlessly manages the Smartpen.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Read on to find out more about the Livescribe 3.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Hardware and Requirements</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Livescribe 3 is a sleek and streamlined device that is about the same size as some thicker standard pens. The pen twists open to reveal the ball point tip. No more forgetting to turn on your pen, it turns on automatically when the tip is out. At the bottom is a special camera that allows the pen to track its location on the page. At the top of the pen is a stylist tip. The stylist tip hides a micro-USB charging port. Speaking of charging, Livescribe claims the pen gets 14 hours of battery life. At the top there is also an indicator light that shows the status of the pen. The Livescribe 3 uses advanced Bluetooth to connect to the companion app. The pen only supports Apple devices because they have the widest compatibility with the new Bluetooth standard. Livescribe may support Android devices when advanced Bluetooth is more widely available. The pen is compatible with iPhone 4S and newer, iPad 3rd generation and newer, and iPod Touch 5th generation. The companion app requires iOS 7.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The Livescribe 3 requires a special dot paper that Livescribe sells on their website. Some may think of this a negative, but the Livescribe notebooks come in a variety of sizes and are competitively priced. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Livescribe+ App</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Livescribe+ app is the brains of the Livescribe 3 smartpen. The pen sends your notes to the app over Bluetooth and then processes the handwriting and turns it into digital text. The app makes it easy to review notes in a page view or list view<span style="background-color: white;">. Because the app turns handwriting into digital text, it is simple and fast to search through your notebook. You can search by keyword and easily find all associated notes. Once your handwriting has been converted to digital text you can use the built in <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%2F06%2Fios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html&ei=2rmTUvaAHdLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNFtKveMynfcNpAngZ-zU9c7GrqJWg&sig2=vVk-bQta4TunkyVrsw2Qew&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">iOS</a> Speak Selection feature to have your note read aloud with <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=frqTUpD6N7jIsAS7oICgBQ&usg=AFQjCNGSgCAsv7qFtTJQLv7hwyWUVm1fFg&sig2=LmGhw_GSUMmlJhM0OkLBQQ&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">text-to-speech</a>.</span><br /><br />The handwriting recognition was amazingly accurate even with my sloppy handwriting and if it does make a mistake you can manually correct it. If you write down a phone number or an address you can save the information as a contact with one tap. If you write down a homework assignment you can save it directly into your Reminders list which is a nice touch. Using an <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%2F06%2Fios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html&ei=2rmTUvaAHdLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNFtKveMynfcNpAngZ-zU9c7GrqJWg&sig2=vVk-bQta4TunkyVrsw2Qew&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">iOS</a> device as the brains of the smartpen allowed Livescribe to remove the screen, speaker, microphone, and wifi which considerably slimmed down the pen. Using an external microphone eliminates the writing noise that the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CD4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Flivescribe-sky-wifi-smartpen-handwriten.html&ei=pbmTUsLtHNPKsQSB04AQ&usg=AFQjCNHl5RbMuYA-dYcP-xjBw0nE6KzHpQ&sig2=BH1BWpTQmu7jyNJiUPhH7g&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">Sky Wifi Smartpen</a> picks up.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Taking the microphone out of the smartpen does not come with out compromise. Because the smartpen relies on the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&ved=0CD0QFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Fnew-in-ios-7-detailed-look-at-switch.html&ei=2rmTUvaAHdLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNEytScXOzwconeGoBxjT4h7RrpErg&sig2=h7XoV3ffGdtpNNCFr2_mKA&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">iOS devices</a> microphone you can not record audio without an <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%2F06%2Fios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html&ei=2rmTUvaAHdLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNFtKveMynfcNpAngZ-zU9c7GrqJWg&sig2=vVk-bQta4TunkyVrsw2Qew&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">iOS</a> device nearby. You can still capture your written notes and sync them next time you have your iOS device handy. For some who don't always have their device close by, but still want to record audio the Sky Wifi Smartpen is a great option. If you always have your device close by this won't be an issue.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sharing your notes is one area where the Livescribe+ app really shines. Using the standard iOS 7 share sheet you can share your notes to any app that supports PDFs. This includes Evernote, Dropbox, Google Drive, and many others. Currently recipients of your documents that don't own an iOS 7 device can only view your handwriting and cannot play back the audio and linked notes known as a pencast. It is really unfortunate that the ability to view pencasts on desktops and Android devices was not present at launch. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Benefits</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Livescribe 3 can benefit many people who need to keep useful notes for work or school. It can be especially useful for students with learning disabilities who struggle to take or keep notes. For example if a teacher is talking about graphing points and the student gets distracted, he can easily go back in his notes and listen to the audio at a later time. <br /><br />Teachers and special educators who have multiple students who get class notes provided as an accommodation can easily use the Livescribe+ app to share the note instantly with everyone in the class. This eliminates the need for hard-to-read carbon paper or delays due to photo copying. For people who struggle with organization, the ability to search for notes maybe enough of a reason to purchase the pen. Using a conventional ball point pen for writing is much easier than using a stylus to write on an iPad. The Livescribe 3 gives you the ability to write with a ball point tip while still getting all of the benefits of having your notes on your iPad.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Possibilities</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Livescribe 3 Smartpen and Livescribe+ app have really solid features that have benefits right out of the box. If you decide to buy the pen you should decide to because of the features currently available, but with very capable hardware and the flexibility of an iOS app Livescribe could and should continue to improve the product. One feature that I would like to see added is the ability to speed up and slow down audio playback. Variable playback speed makes it easy listen to more audio in less time. With the Sky Wifi Smartpen this was an option, but it is not currently available in the Livescribe+ app. Audio transcription is another feature that would be a great addition to the Livescribe+ app. Imagine listening to a lecture and having the entire text transcript of the professor even if you weren't able to write everything down.  With improving speak recognition software this feature is probably technically possible.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pricing and Availability</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Livescribe 3 starts at $150 for the starter edition. A pro edition with a darker finish, larger leather starter notebook, replacement ink, one year premium Evernote access sells for $200. Both editions are avalible from Livescribe's website.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Videos and Images</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TFE74S40WoI?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.livescribe.com/blog/press/files/2012/05/Livescribe3ProPenLED.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.livescribe.com/blog/press/files/2012/05/Livescribe3ProPenLED.jpg" 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://www.livescribe.com/blog/press/files/2012/05/Livescribe3StandardPenSideview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="52" src="http://www.livescribe.com/blog/press/files/2012/05/Livescribe3StandardPenSideview.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Device was provided complimentary to reviewer</div></div>

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Fantastical Makes Staying Organized Easy

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/b7UJBHVUGlo?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjws5L7RNPp4EJ_reVYIyYShtzGO8BaoC6hB12jWflIfgLx2SIvecYYRVFPSXhvusX0cr9CM35X9eLVIUNBFBaL6JnuPOWQ8BrQlDSeoWrLufXb3qLHtrDI_4PN2fPtkPdqkmO9489qLqA/s1600/Fantastical_2_for_iPhone_512.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjws5L7RNPp4EJ_reVYIyYShtzGO8BaoC6hB12jWflIfgLx2SIvecYYRVFPSXhvusX0cr9CM35X9eLVIUNBFBaL6JnuPOWQ8BrQlDSeoWrLufXb3qLHtrDI_4PN2fPtkPdqkmO9489qLqA/s320/Fantastical_2_for_iPhone_512.png" title="Fantastical 2 App Icon" width="75" /></a><a href="http://flexibits.com/fantastical-iphone">Fantastical 2</a> is a well designed calender app for the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/timely-time-teller-app-keeps-you-timely.html">iPhone</a>. Many say Fantastical is the calendar app <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/apples-announcements-impact-on.html">Apple</a> should have made and I would agree. Just like the default calender app for the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/timely-time-teller-app-keeps-you-timely.html">iPhone</a> Fantastical is easy to use and syncs with all of your online calenders. But Fantastical includes some great features that makes scheduling, managing, and viewing your calender events easy. Thes are features that the default calender app does not include. Creating events is easy, you can type or speak in natural language to create an event. If you type "lunch with study group at 1 in library" the app will automatically fill the correct information into a new calender event.</div><br />Fantastical also includes a five day view that gives a great visual look at your week ahead. The month view also provides more visual information than the default calender app. Fantastical also integrates with Reminders and displays your Reminders along with your calender events. The app includes many features that allows users to customize the look and function of the app.<br /><br />Fantastical's visual design  and easy event creation feature makes staying organized easy. Fantastical can help people with memory loss or executive functioning difficulty to stay organized. With Fantastical you only have to check one app to keep up with your calender and reminders.<br /><br />Fantastical's latest update improved VoiceOver compatibility, but there remains some very minor VoiceOver issues. These issues make learning how to use the app slightly harder for VoiceOver users, but once familiar with the function of the app VoiceOver users should have no problem using the app. The developer has expressed that they take accessibility seriously which is great to hear.<br /><br />Watch the above video to see Fantastical 2 in action and click read more below to view screenshots of the app. Fantastical 2 for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id718043190?mt=8">iPhone costs $2.99 on the App Store</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/65/3d/f6/653df6a6-3cf1-29d2-6a33-b4c98a05c132/screen568x568.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/65/3d/f6/653df6a6-3cf1-29d2-6a33-b4c98a05c132/screen568x568.jpeg" width="187" /></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/Purple4/v4/01/17/b2/0117b241-6002-3d88-bd08-452bfb299861/screen568x568.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/01/17/b2/0117b241-6002-3d88-bd08-452bfb299861/screen568x568.jpeg" width="187" /></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://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/71/af/c0/71afc04c-c37d-ba4a-eff7-5531a36f3694/screen568x568.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/71/af/c0/71afc04c-c37d-ba4a-eff7-5531a36f3694/screen568x568.jpeg" width="187" /></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/Purple4/v4/1a/7e/db/1a7edb18-e573-a4d1-b8ed-7223af7b759f/screen568x568.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/1a/7e/db/1a7edb18-e573-a4d1-b8ed-7223af7b759f/screen568x568.jpeg" width="187" /></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/Purple/v4/6b/55/f1/6b55f193-0279-15a7-bdbb-f08a6b39eabb/screen568x568.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="169" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/6b/55/f1/6b55f193-0279-15a7-bdbb-f08a6b39eabb/screen568x568.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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Apple's Announcements Impact on Accessibility

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bFDdj8zS-A4?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /></div>This week <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/apple-announces-october-22th-event.html">Apple</a> announced a variety of new hardware and software products at media event. While <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/apple-announces-october-22th-event.html">Apple</a> executives didn't devote stage time to accessibility announcements as they have in years past, the announcements still impact accessibility and assistive technology.<br /><br /><b>Mac</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www9.pcmag.com/media/images/388573-mac-os-x-mavericks.jpg?thumb=y" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www9.pcmag.com/media/images/388573-mac-os-x-mavericks.jpg?thumb=y" width="200" /></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/2013/10/apple-announces-october-22th-event.html">Apple</a> previewed OS X Mavericks at their World Wide Developers Conference (<a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/04/apple-to-update-os-x-and-ios-at-wwdc.html">WWDC</a>) in June. This week Apple released the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/mac-os-x-lion-includes-new.html">Mac</a> operating system to the public and announced that it would be a free update. Like iOS 7, Mavericks includes some exciting <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/amazon-improves-accessibility-features.html">accessibility</a> improvements including <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/os-x-mavericks-enhanced-dictation.html">enhanced dictation</a> and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/os-x-mavericks-includes-switch-control.html">Switch Control</a>. Click to read more about each new feature.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>iPad</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/pr/products/images/iPadminiRD_Svr_PSR_PF_PB_HERO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="255" src="http://images.apple.com/pr/products/images/iPadminiRD_Svr_PSR_PF_PB_HERO.jpg" title="Image of white and silver iPad mini with Retina display" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The main focus of the event was updated iPads. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/apple-announces-october-22th-event.html">Apple</a> released a new full size iPad named iPad Air. The iPad Air is considerably thinner and lighter than the previous full size <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/apple-announces-ipad-mini.html">iPad</a>. In addition to the slimmer design Apple included the new A7 processor which increases performance. The <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/apple-announces-ipad-mini.html">iPad mini</a> was also updated to include a higher quality retina display and is now called the iPad mini with Retina display. Notably, the new iPads don't include Apple's new <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-on-new.html">Touch ID</a> finger print sensor that debut on the iPhone 5s.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Updated Apps</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Apple updated their iLife and iWork software for both the Mac and iOS devices. The updates have some useful new features, but I have not found any new accessibility features in these updates. Notably, Apple's education focused <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-in-ios-7-system-wide-large-type.html">iOS</a> apps <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/ibooks-update-adds-useful-new-features.html">iBooks</a> and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-itunes-u-app-perfect-for-students.html">iTunes U</a> were not updated. I'm hopeful that these apps will be updated soon and include new features. In particular, I hope Apple adds improved <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/have-you-ever-wondered-how-text-to.html">text-to-speech</a> integration for iBooks. In particular I hope a "read" or "speak" button will be added to allow continuous text-to-speech with highlighting for all books. Currently continuous <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/have-you-ever-wondered-how-text-to.html">text-to-speech</a> with highlighting is not possible in iBooks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>iOS 7.0.3</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">iOS 7.0.3 is a minor update to <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-in-ios-7-system-wide-large-type.html">iOS 7</a> but the new release includes a few accessibility improvements. In <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-in-ios-7-system-wide-large-type.html">iOS</a> 7.0.3 the reduce motion accessibility setting decreases navigation animations. This is designed to limit motion sickness that some users reported after updating to iOS 7. iOS 7.0.3 also includes <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/05/kindle-app-for-ios-updated-with.html">VoiceOver</a> fixes for a sensitivity issue that was present in previous versions of iOS 7.</div>

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New in iOS 7: System Wide Large Type

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmFpF358DO-JI-Q2JoSKdU1zG-JMabHHmGI0mD7A2k0lzMg7o5p7NJW9PAWyIo8of9soXotjxFll-6KcOZN4Ko6hjobkuDc_ARQT08c-8sgB6F5N6ZysV57jppuIeN8cOMFZOQI6vYzs/s1600/photo+1+(8).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmFpF358DO-JI-Q2JoSKdU1zG-JMabHHmGI0mD7A2k0lzMg7o5p7NJW9PAWyIo8of9soXotjxFll-6KcOZN4Ko6hjobkuDc_ARQT08c-8sgB6F5N6ZysV57jppuIeN8cOMFZOQI6vYzs/s320/photo+1+(8).PNG" width="212" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYuyQ4EaC4dPHm5OsQUMs8Jrt_WCUAK_QIQXhXNbZILHk-oivwugORtFQZlN0jX9Zrva9sxtKhA86rx0VkvvQwkW97t39qkxxN26laoFLtWqS4HRDAPXGGe64EJMwqk8rPzI3dYzZOkA/s1600/photo+2+(7).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYuyQ4EaC4dPHm5OsQUMs8Jrt_WCUAK_QIQXhXNbZILHk-oivwugORtFQZlN0jX9Zrva9sxtKhA86rx0VkvvQwkW97t39qkxxN26laoFLtWqS4HRDAPXGGe64EJMwqk8rPzI3dYzZOkA/s320/photo+2+(7).PNG" width="212" /></a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/apple-confirms-september-10th-iphone.html">Apple’s</a> new mobile operating system is out for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/apple-releases-ios-7-with-new.html">iPhone</a>, iPad, and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/brand-new-ipod-touch-announced.html">iPod touch</a>. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/apple-releases-ios-7-with-new.html">iOS 7</a> includes many useful features for all users regardless of ability. One feature that can benefit people with visual impairments is system wide large font. With this feature enabled a user can select a larger font size for use in all compatible apps; the only caveat being that app developers must build in support for this feature. Once widely implemented by app developers this feature will make it easy to have the perfect text size in all your apps. Instead of selecting a preferred font size in each app users will be able to choose a font size once for all their compatible apps.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">To enable larger type go to settings > general > <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/apple-releases-ios-7-with-new.html">accessibility</a><span style="font-size: small;"> > larger type.</span></span><br /><a name="more"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqlcBoieFHRjrlg1Jwhyphenhypheno5uUh82afTxjP4nACBEBEZXgiM7gWSm8TUjiOSpbmIc76a1Em-PxUn8euYI8BawCxDwT1vCnOn2UnJfxD-SbWQSCdhErAMxWSlVxV1-jhL-rCd8gQoOuSysg/s1600/photo+3+%25286%2529.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqlcBoieFHRjrlg1Jwhyphenhypheno5uUh82afTxjP4nACBEBEZXgiM7gWSm8TUjiOSpbmIc76a1Em-PxUn8euYI8BawCxDwT1vCnOn2UnJfxD-SbWQSCdhErAMxWSlVxV1-jhL-rCd8gQoOuSysg/s320/photo+3+%25286%2529.PNG" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large text in NYTimes App</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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Macally iKeyLT Keyboard: Full Sized Wired Keyboard for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="218" src="http://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_07.jpg" title="iPad connect to the iKeyLT keybaord" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Macally iKeyLT is a full sized wired keyboard for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-in-ios-7-detailed-look-at-switch.html">iOS</a> devices with the lightning connector. The iKeyLT version is designed for devices with the lightning connector while the <a href="http://www.macally.com/EN/?page_id=11242">iKey30</a> is designed for devices with the 30-pin connector. The keyboard has a solid and responsive feel. It has a standard layout and also includes a number of buttons specifically for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-in-ios-7-detailed-look-at-switch.html">iOS</a> devices. For people who struggle to type on their iOS device the iKeyLT offers a solution. Unlike many other keyboard accessories, iKeyLT is a wired keyboard that plugs directly into the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-on-new.html">iPhone</a>, iPad, or iPod Touch. In most situations Bluetooth keyboards are more convenient, but it some situations a wired keyboard does have advantages. With the wired keyboard there is no need for extra batteries, because the power is drawn from the iOS device itself. Also, in some testing environments wireless devices are not allowed. One downside is that because the keyboard plugs directly into the iPhone, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/inspiration-maps-for-ipad-mind-mapping.html">iPad</a>, or iPod Touch it is not possible to charge the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/inspiration-maps-for-ipad-mind-mapping.html">iPad</a> and type at the same time. This would only become an issue if the iPad was low on battery. The iKeyLT also comes with a external stand so you can position your  device for easy viewing while typing. Unfortunately the small stand does not attach or connect to the keyboard in anyway so it is easy to misplace.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The iKeyLT costs $60 and can be purchased <a href="http://www.macally.com/EN/?page_id=13294">directly from Macally</a>. Click read more below to view more images of the iKeyLT.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img alt="" border="0" height="218" src="http://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_01.jpg" title="image of keyboard" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_04.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://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_05.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://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://www.macally.com/EN/pictures/products/ikeyLT_06.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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New in iOS 7: Ask Siri to Turn on VoiceOver and other Accessibility Settings

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fKsRbcxKodc?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /></div><a href="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/e/whats-new/images/scrollernav_icon_siri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.apple.com/v/ios/e/whats-new/images/scrollernav_icon_siri.jpg" title="Siri icon" /></a><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">iOS 7</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> is Apple’s new operating system for </span><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-on-new.html" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">iPhone</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">, </span><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/inspiration-maps-for-ipad-mind-mapping.html" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">iPad</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">, and iPod Touch. </span><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">iOS 7</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> includes a complete redesigned look and many new features. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/ibm-sees-watson-as-supper-powered-siri.html">Siri</a> in iOS 7 has learned some new tricks that can benefit users of </span><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/ios-voiceover-overview.html" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">VoiceOver</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> and the other built in accessibility features that iOS offers. The feature allows you to ask Siri to turn on and off different accessibility settings using your voice. For example you can say, "turn on VoiceOver" and Siri will turn on VoiceOver in seconds. This feature will make iOS accessibility features easier to find and access. If a VoiceOver user is presented with an iOS device with </span><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/ios-voiceover-overview.html" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">VoiceOver</a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> turned off and triple click home disabled they could use this new feature to ask Siri to turn on VoiceOver. Besides accessibility settings Siri can also change other settings such as </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">brightness, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULgJZyYpbUR-2PTOEfSgPvVLGNlk7QtwtvGasLo6_Kf8S0tS1ffYWIisxUMtrXqwEubajhGadGIaLCywTZAbE5eU1yrU9x63FzUEwrcdtmBYI03Rm0vlYg64GfGWJ65tNdiukog2TItM/s1600/photo+1+(5).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULgJZyYpbUR-2PTOEfSgPvVLGNlk7QtwtvGasLo6_Kf8S0tS1ffYWIisxUMtrXqwEubajhGadGIaLCywTZAbE5eU1yrU9x63FzUEwrcdtmBYI03Rm0vlYg64GfGWJ65tNdiukog2TItM/s320/photo+1+(5).PNG" title="screen shot of Siri turning on VoiceOver" width="213" /></a></span></span></div>

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New in iOS 7: Detailed Look at Switch Control

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurp2qIGh03IzD2F1V-f6SpbLU67jbQ3Zsk3APTUuCOKS9FeeTuGiQaQqNEJi32AyaoF14N4Bk9fjKALJRY4VnuJsxDjXrLxWCmUYE_Rq9nt-Z01MBQIfYed2PezKZyWYS61XyuspCnwI/s1600/photo+2+(4).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurp2qIGh03IzD2F1V-f6SpbLU67jbQ3Zsk3APTUuCOKS9FeeTuGiQaQqNEJi32AyaoF14N4Bk9fjKALJRY4VnuJsxDjXrLxWCmUYE_Rq9nt-Z01MBQIfYed2PezKZyWYS61XyuspCnwI/s320/photo+2+(4).PNG" width="213" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7UMWT2uHJqtEOi2B-vpEAEq_edC2XMZOT2ED3gVbHann9fBmi_AWZPbUscCCSADg0abA2ki3pxmG9wELT5DD-2vUsW_R-lawvHVusqfEbJtiy5ncT7UkBIe-gHuJY2AC3RmDZoirbSk/s1600/photo+1+(4).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7UMWT2uHJqtEOi2B-vpEAEq_edC2XMZOT2ED3gVbHann9fBmi_AWZPbUscCCSADg0abA2ki3pxmG9wELT5DD-2vUsW_R-lawvHVusqfEbJtiy5ncT7UkBIe-gHuJY2AC3RmDZoirbSk/s320/photo+1+(4).PNG" title="second screen shot of iOS 7 running switch control on home screen" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Apple’s newly released <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html">iOS 7</a> includes many new features and improvements. iOS 7 runs on the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-on-new.html">iPhone</a>, iPad, and iPod Touch. Users will notice changes as soon as they boot up their iOS 7 device for the first time. But this release allows a group of users to use iOS for the first time. Just as <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/05/kindle-app-for-ios-updated-with.html">VoiceOver</a> allowed the blind and visually impaired to access the iPhone, Switch Control now allows switch users to navigate and use their iOS device. Switch users are users who are only able to activate a few large buttons and who don’t have the ability to interact with the complexities of a touch screen. For example, a quadriplegic may be able to activate switches mounted on their wheelchair with their head. Switches come in all different sizes and configurations but they give  users who are unable to interact with the touch screen the ability to control their devices. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Switch Control for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html">iOS</a> is similar to other switch interfaces, a cursor scans around the screen and when a switch is activated the user is given options to interact with that object or button. For example, a cursor will scroll through all the app icons on your home screen and when the switch is activated it will open the selected app.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Click read more to learn below to learn more about Switch Control on iOS 7.</span><br /><a name="more"></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Switches</span></b><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ablenetinc.com/Portals/0/images/products/JellyBean-twistoptions-200.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.ablenetinc.com/Portals/0/images/products/JellyBean-twistoptions-200.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Example of a switch</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Switch Control can be used with external switches connected to the device via Bluetooth. Switch control can also use the front facing FaceTime camera to recognize a user’s head movements. A third option allows the entire touch display of your iOS device to be used as a switch. Once you have a switch you can choose its action. A switch can control scanning by controlling the cursor or can be used to control system functions such as activating Siri, notification center, or the app switcher.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Settings<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Switch Control is extremely customizable to fit the needs of many different users. The settings can be accessed by going to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control. The speed at which the cursor moves can be change for faster navigation or easier use. The cursor can also be set to pause on the first item. There are also switch stabilization settings to increase or decrease hold duration and also to ignore repeat. Switch Control can also speech items to the user as the cursor highlights items. The cursor size and color is also customizable. Similar to Assistive Touch Switch Control allows saved gestures to be saved and activated later.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Using Switch Control<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A cursor highlights the elements or groups of elements on the screen. Activating the switch selects the group and then pressing the switch again activates an element. This process allows users to select apps from the home screen, keys on the keyboard, and other buttons. A secondary menu can also be activated with options specific to that element. The menu includes options to tap the element, scroll, activate saved and pre-set gestures, activate device functions such as volume, and shortcuts to change Switch Control settings. On elements such as volume sliders you are also given the option to decrement and increment. The gesture menu gives you the option to flick, pan, pinch, tap and hold, drag, drag and hold, double tap, freehand, and access saved gestures. Amazingly, these gestures can be precisely controlled through one switch by following on screen options. For scrollable list you can activate the “scroll” submenu.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Switch Control Compatibility with Third Party Apps<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As with most accessibility features, support for Switch Control with third party apps unpredictable. Luckily, VoiceOver has laid the ground work for Switch Control. As I understand, Switch Control and VoiceOver use the same accessibility elements. This an app that works with VoiceOver will work with Switch Control and vice versa. This makes app developer’s jobs much easier.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wrap-Up<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Switch Control is one of many great new accessibility features in iOS 7. Switch Control will allow a whole new group of people (switch users) access to the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Like all of Apple’s accessibility features Switch Control is available on all iOS 7 devices and works out-of-the-box.</span><o:p></o:p></div>

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Apple Releases iOS 7 With New Accessibility Features

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/accessibility/ios/images/learning_guided.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="http://images.apple.com/accessibility/ios/images/learning_guided.jpg" title="image of white iPad mini running iOS 7 using guided access mode" width="197" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html">Apple</a> released <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html">iOS 7</a>, a new version of the operating system for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-on-new.html">iPhone</a>, iPad, and iPod Touch. iOS 7 includes a number of new features including a totally redesigned interface. iOS 7 also includes a number of new accessibility features that will benefit users with disabilities. The operating system also builds on existing accessibility features such as <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-use-ios-6-speak-selection-with.html">Speak Selection</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/05/kindle-app-for-ios-updated-with.html">VoiceOver</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-guided-access.html">Guided Access</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-is-assistive-touch.html">Assistive Touch</a>, and Zoom. Click on a link to learn more about the corresponding feature. It is exciting that Apple has continued its commitment to accessibility in every new iOS release. Among the new <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/ios-5-camera-accessibility.html">accessibility</a> features are system wide large fonts, customizable captioning, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/ask-siri-how-to-spell-unfamiliar-words.html">Siri</a> improvements, Switch Control, and more. All of these features are available to all iOS 7 users automatically. To learn more about these features as more information becomes available look for posts titled "new in iOS 7."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">iOS 7 is available for iPhone 4 and newer, iPad 2 and newer, and the fifth generation iPod Touch. To download iOS 7 go to Settings > General > Software Update.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.apple.com/ios/shared/what-is/images/update.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="http://images.apple.com/ios/shared/what-is/images/update.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>

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Apple Confirms September 10th iPhone Event

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2013/09/sep_2013_event_invite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="298" src="http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2013/09/sep_2013_event_invite.jpg" title="Apple Invitation saying, "This should brighten everyone's day."" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/apple-confirms-september-10th-iphone.html">Apple</a> has confirmed previous rumors that the next <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/ios-6-iphone-5-and-ipad-mini-expected.html">iPhone</a> will be announced on September 10</span><sup style="font-family: inherit;">th</sup><span style="font-family: inherit;"> at 10 am pacific time. Apple is widely expected to unveil two new iPhone models at the event; a cheaper plastic model and a new top of the line model. The higher end model is rumored to include a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the phone more quickly than a </span>pass-code<span style="font-family: inherit;">  Apple is also expected to provide further details and a launch date for their redesigned iOS 7. iOS 7 will be available on most current devices and will include new </span><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html" style="font-family: inherit;">accessibility features</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Unlikely to make an appearance at the event are new iPad models which are expected to be announced later in the year.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be sure to check back here on Tuesday, September 10^th for analysis of all of the day’s announcements and how they impact the world of accessibility.</span></span>

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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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Reveiw: Celluon Epic Laser Keyboard

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_09.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_09.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Celluon Epic is a Bluetooth laser keyboard. The compact device projects a QWERTY keyboard onto most flat surfaces. (Glass tabletops being the exception) You can connect the Epic to vertically any device that supports Bluetooth keyboards including devices running <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/06/ios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html">iOS</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/05/eyes-free-typing-app-fleksy-coming-to.html">Android</a>, Windows Phone, and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/08/blackberry-screen-reader-review.html">Blackberry</a> 10. On the back of the device there is a charging port and pairing button. Once you have the Epic paired with your device it acts the same as any other keyboard.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For any keyboard the most important consideration is the typing experience that it provides. The virtual keyboard brightness is adjustable and is easy to see in most lighting conditions. Unfortunately the brightness does not automatically adjust based on ambient light. With each keystroke a beeping sound is played which can be turned down. The typing experience on the Epic is mediocre at best. Inadvertently activating the wrong key can make typing frustrating and tiring. Even if you are a touch typist you'll still need to look down on the laser keyboard as you type. The Epic is definitely not for the blind or visually impaired.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Compared to a conventional keyboard the Epic doesn't hold its own, but if you look as the Epic as a supplement to your on screen keyboard the Epic looks more promising. If you have trouble typing on your smartphone or tablet the compact Epic may be perfect for you. You can easily bring the Epic along in your pocket and then use it when you need to type a longer email or text.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Epic is available directly from <a href="http://www.celluon.com/shop_epic.php">Celluon</a> for $169.99 and through Amazon for a special price of $149.99. Click read more to view more photos of the Celluon Epic.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_01.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_01.png" 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://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_04.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_04.png" 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://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_06.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_06.png" 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://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://www.celluon.com/images_gallery/epic_10.png" width="320" /></a></div>

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NaviDys Browser for iPad Makes Reading the Web Easier

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/3471410559/01a6ea2838d24071e0c2e107e814989b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" src="https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/3471410559/01a6ea2838d24071e0c2e107e814989b.jpeg" title="NaviDys App Icon" width="200" /></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://michaeldardol.com/navidys/">NaviDys</a> is a web browser for the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/04/ireadwrite-ipad-app-word-processing-for.html">iPad</a>. The app allows full customization of a website's font, line spacing, letter spacing, and text size. Currently it is only available on the iPad not the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/best-apps-for-your-new-iphone-5.html">iPhone</a> or iPod Touch. While it feels very much like the built in Safari browser that comes with the iPad, NaviDys has features that make it easier to read the web. For people with low vision the ability to enlarge fonts and increase spacing is beneficial. Also, for dyslexics NaviDys includes the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/08/dyslexie-font-helps-dyslexics-read.html">Dyslexie</a> font. But using a third party browser does not come without trade offs. You cannot open links from other apps directly into NaviDys. Unlike Safari NaviDys does not include a <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/ios-5-tips-reader-eliminates.html">reader</a> mode to remove distractions from web pages. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/navidys/id631650011?mt=8">NaviDys costs $2.99 from the App Store.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click read more below to view screenshots of NaviDys.</div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a664.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/078/Purple2/v4/52/4a/4c/524a4c98-bfa8-7e1b-e969-68338ac3f6d6/mzl.mjzfxzmp.480x480-75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://a664.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/078/Purple2/v4/52/4a/4c/524a4c98-bfa8-7e1b-e969-68338ac3f6d6/mzl.mjzfxzmp.480x480-75.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://a105.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/090/Purple2/v4/c2/3f/6e/c23f6e9c-1cc2-75f2-fe32-c274c3a386ac/mzl.klodiadc.480x480-75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a105.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/090/Purple2/v4/c2/3f/6e/c23f6e9c-1cc2-75f2-fe32-c274c3a386ac/mzl.klodiadc.480x480-75.jpg" width="305" /></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://a1044.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/118/Purple/v4/c9/fd/ab/c9fdabcf-6c15-ab03-9e9a-9ca3cc648e83/mzl.tdbjlcnu.480x480-75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://a1044.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/118/Purple/v4/c9/fd/ab/c9fdabcf-6c15-ab03-9e9a-9ca3cc648e83/mzl.tdbjlcnu.480x480-75.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://a3.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/092/Purple2/v4/77/dc/10/77dc109b-4b48-2baf-acc1-5d8833619930/mzl.qlvckgpu.480x480-75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://a3.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/092/Purple2/v4/77/dc/10/77dc109b-4b48-2baf-acc1-5d8833619930/mzl.qlvckgpu.480x480-75.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

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Apple To Preview Updated OS X and iOS at WWDC Likely With New Accessibility Features

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://devimages.apple.com.edgekey.net/wwdc/images/wwdc13-about-main.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="WWDC Logo" border="0" height="202" src="https://devimages.apple.com.edgekey.net/wwdc/images/wwdc13-about-main.jpg" title="WWDC MMXIII" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/apple-to-hold-special-event-on-october.html">Apple</a> announced that they will hold their annual <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/05/apple-to-introduce-new-software-with.html">WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference)</a> on June 10th at the Moscone West in San Francisco. WWDC 2013 is expected to showcase <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/assistive-touch-improvements-in-ios-6.html">iOS</a> 7 and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/07/apple-releases-os-x-mountain-lion-with.html">OS X</a> 10.9. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/11/nook-app-for-ios-updated-to-support.html">iOS</a> is Apple's operating system for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/best-apps-for-your-new-iphone-5.html">iPhone</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/04/ireadwrite-ipad-app-word-processing-for.html">iPad</a>, and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/brand-new-ipod-touch-announced.html">iPod Touch</a> and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/mac-os-x-lion-includes-new.html">OS X</a> is Apple's operating system for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/mac-os-x-lion-includes-new.html">Mac</a> computers. This year's <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/watch-apple-announce-ios-6.html">WWDC</a> keynote will give users a preview of the new features coming to their Apple devices in the coming months.<br /><br />Last year at WWDC Apple previewed <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/assistive-touch-improvements-in-ios-6.html">iOS 6</a> with new <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/ios-5-camera-accessibility.html">accessibility</a> features including <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-guided-access.html">Guided Access</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-use-ios-6-speak-selection-with.html">Speak Selection</a> with highlighting, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/assistive-touch-improvements-in-ios-6.html">Assistive Touch</a> improvements, and much more. Apple devoted a portion of their WWDC 2012 keynote to iOS accessibility. These features were added to the already robust accessibility features for iOS. If Apple sticks to the pattern as they have in years past iOS 7 will also include new and improved accessibility features. OS X 10.9 is rumored to include Siri integration among other features. WWDC will follow <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/google-dictionary-defines-any-word-on.html">Google I/O</a> by a little more than a month.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To learn more about iOS 6 and OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><a name="more"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j5BRsh8Dwgg?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6NOarJig6y5GluwvK3-QRqPAgURdXR1-s4cb8NsIs4-1Blh4CFQFwlPcdTVTwxrDWFoP9Cb4LBDvJ3RdvFP1KuTe2-PViaa91iAEh5K8W48X3TN8-oJvYUlpyYNFS46-BudC3l9ZN2k/s1600/ios7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6NOarJig6y5GluwvK3-QRqPAgURdXR1-s4cb8NsIs4-1Blh4CFQFwlPcdTVTwxrDWFoP9Cb4LBDvJ3RdvFP1KuTe2-PViaa91iAEh5K8W48X3TN8-oJvYUlpyYNFS46-BudC3l9ZN2k/s200/ios7.jpeg" title="iOS 7 Icon" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cgN1fuVYb9c?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></div>

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