What’s New on the iPhone 6S

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh942ZfVD1DgtQHAPIPs0hzmv0ucvVKCnE66NtMe_qlw3ZaFyVikOwHQGSZcEqdmnx95bMxiBgecTCrRsX5WSttAydALvhaKZ6CM-GeYGag6vQ_jq20v3oI_Vjq5FQFLb2lZ831SN01IfE/s1600/iphone6s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What’s New on the iPhone 6S" border="0" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh942ZfVD1DgtQHAPIPs0hzmv0ucvVKCnE66NtMe_qlw3ZaFyVikOwHQGSZcEqdmnx95bMxiBgecTCrRsX5WSttAydALvhaKZ6CM-GeYGag6vQ_jq20v3oI_Vjq5FQFLb2lZ831SN01IfE/s400/iphone6s.jpg" title="iPhone 6S" width="550" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-fcc58ba6-fa4e-ccb2-9963-bc004fe4f3a9" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Image Source </span><a href="http://goo.gl/XNosfH" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">http://goo.gl/XNosfH</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The latest Apple product is being released, and Mac lovers have been lining up to get their hands on the iPhone 6s. So what makes this product so special? Besides the expected software updates and advanced Touch ID, faster 4G and Wi-Fi connections, a sleeker design with a rose gold finish and of course iOS9; what are some of the new features that iPhone-fanatics can look forward to? Since Bend-gate there have been speculations regarding just how durable the latest iPhone will be. Apple have addressed this and have engineered a new alloy of 7000 Series aluminium, the same used in the aerospace industry, to ensure your phone won’t bend in your pocket. But that’s not all they have to offer.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">See some of the top new specs below:</span><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3D Touch</span></h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is perhaps the most exciting of the new features of the iPhone 6S. This revolutionary technology combines software and hardware to bring a new dimension of functionality to using your phone. As well as the now familiar touch gestures like Tap, Swipe and Pinch, 3D Touch introduces what Apple refers to as “Peek and Pop”. Basically, with 3D Touch your phone registers how much pressure you put on your screen. If you select an icon/message/web page, it will open or Peek out; so you get an idea of what it contains. If you want to go into that web page or message you just have to press a little harder and it will “Pop” open. It also enables the user to make even shorter shortcuts to the camera, messaging and map apps from the home screen. Seeing <a href="http://www.apple.com/au/iphone-6s/3d-touch/" target="_blank">Apples iPhone 6S</a> in action, it appears to be a sleek transition and one which makes the phone that bit more covetable to this tech-loving writer.</span><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Breath-taking New Camera</span></h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The camera in the iPhone 6S has 12 megapixels and the shots it takes are absolutely stunning. It’s clearer than my own vision. Apple claims that a camera this good won’t need re-touches or filters on photos – although I doubt that will stop all the Instagrammers out there. If anything, this will just step up their game. The new iPhone can also take videos four times 1080p meaning your videos will look like something from the silver screen, in the palm of your hand.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you take a lot of selfies? The front facing camera – for Facetiming and selfie-taking – is high definition 5 megapixels. All the better to see yourself with. The iPhone 6S also has a new function: Retina Flash, a flash three times brighter than the previous generation. This, combined with Apple’s True Tone Tech, allows you to have perfectly lit selfies no matter where you’re taking the photo. </span><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Live Photos</span></h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As well as having a crisp and clearer shot, the iPhone 6S also enables the user to take Live Photos, literally capturing a moment in time just before and after you take the photo, with movement and sound. Like sleeker gifs if you will. You can activate the live photos simply by selecting a photo and you can also view them on your other Apple devices, and share them around.</span><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Computer-Like Performance</span></h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The iPhone 6s is run by a 64-bit A9 chip. This chip empowers the iPhone 6S which 70% faster CPU (than the previous iPhone) and 90% GPU; meaning you can enjoy games, apps and videos with far better results. Apple goes for far as to say that it is as immersive as playing a video-game on your desktop or game console.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, will you be lining up with the rest of them to get this beauty?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><u><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Authors Bio:</span></b></u><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Orlaith Costello writes for <a href="http://www.thepcdoctor.com.au/" target="_blank">The PC Doctor</a>, a fan of all things tech-related, she’s had a keen interest in IT and programming since the age of 8. Nurtured from a young age she has shares her opinions on IT news, smartphones, apps, or Google’s latest updates. </span></div>

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Apple Releases iOS 8 with Major Accessibility Improvements

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.maclife.com/files/imagecache/futureus_imagegallery_fullsize/gallery/ios_8_intro_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://www.maclife.com/files/imagecache/futureus_imagegallery_fullsize/gallery/ios_8_intro_2.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, Apple released <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/06/ios-8-more-accessible-than-ever.html">iOS 8</a> the latest software update for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/09/what-larger-screen-iphone-means-for.html">iPhone</a>, iPad, and iPod Touch. The new software, which is available for free, includes many new features and enhancements, including new accessibility features and tools that will allow developers to make the next generation of apps. Apple has not stood still in terms accessibility and as a result, iOS 8 is truly the most accessible and inclusive <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/06/ios-8-more-accessible-than-ever.html">iOS</a> version to date.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Some of the most exciting new accessibility features are included in iOS are ready to use right after updating. These features are developed by Apple, and most are found under Settings > General > Accessibility. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Speak Screen is one of the new accessibility features that allows users to quickly and easily have content on the screen read with <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/claropdf-app-pdf-text-to-speech-and.html">text-to-speech</a> with a simple two finger swipe down gesture. Unlike older versions of iOS which required users to highlight sections that they wished to be spoken, Speak Screen does not require any highlighting. Users can even ask Siri to “speak the screen” to start text-to-speech. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Apple’s highly acclaimed screen reader, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/06/happy-birthday-voiceover.html">VoiceOver</a>, also received some substantial updates. Now, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/06/happy-birthday-voiceover.html">VoiceOver</a> users can enter text using a system-wide virtual six-dot Braille keyboard. Zoom is also vastly improved with windowed magnification and filters. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-guided-access.html">Guided Access</a> and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-is-assistive-touch.html">AssistiveTouch</a> have seen smaller improvements. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition, all accessibility features that use speech will now be able to use the Alex text-to-speech voice that many Mac users enjoy. All of these features are included with the iOS 8 update. Stay tuned for in depth information about the features discussed above in the coming days and weeks.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With iOS 8, Apple has given developers tools to make the next generation of great apps. Hopefully, assistive app makers will be able to take advantage of these new features to help people with various needs. Developers can now make system wide keyboard apps. iOS keyboards will now be able to enter text into any app if the developer updates the app for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/06/ios-8-more-accessible-than-ever.html">iOS 8</a>. For example, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/02/eye-free-typing-app-fleksy-now-free.html">Fleksy</a> and SwiftKey are expect to receive an update shortly to enable text entry into any app. Developers can also add the ability to unlock their app using <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-on-new.html">Touch ID</a>finger print recognition for devices with Touch ID. Lastly, developers can create extensions to allow their app to perform functions within other apps. For example, a translation extension could be used within Safari to eliminate the need to switch apps. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">These features open up a whole new world to app developers and it will be exciting to use some of the new apps that take advantage of these new developer features. While some apps have already been updated to take advantage of the new developer features in iOS, many have not been. Check back to read about some apps that are taking advantage of these new developer features in ways that can help people with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/06/ios-8-more-accessible-than-ever.html">iOS 8</a> is a free update that you can download now. Stay tuned to the Assistive Technology Blog to learn more about the new included <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/05/apple-begins-hosting-free-accessibility.html">accessibility</a> features and about apps that take advantage of the new developer features.</span><o:p></o:p></div>

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Too Much Background Noise when Recording Lectures with Smart Phone or Table Built-in Microphone? Check Out the Ampridge MightMic

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRt4pPrYmhoyAC8Z2hprrt-_LHg0lEt4b44tNnnXlM7aRVm1pWCglu2QmeSH-ux8qlXrbFAglLNHbNo4g8I3STN1FAgeyYXo3TJvCVQejy-5L_8MlZr9F1aLTHQwTuqwxSL4aljrcW1A/s1600/AmpRidge+Mic+Updated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRt4pPrYmhoyAC8Z2hprrt-_LHg0lEt4b44tNnnXlM7aRVm1pWCglu2QmeSH-ux8qlXrbFAglLNHbNo4g8I3STN1FAgeyYXo3TJvCVQejy-5L_8MlZr9F1aLTHQwTuqwxSL4aljrcW1A/s1600/AmpRidge+Mic+Updated.jpg" title="Images of MightyMic plugged into iPhone 5s" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Mobile devices are convenient tools that students use to record classes and lectures, reporters use to record news conferences, and business people use to record meetings. Some use note taking apps like <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/10/notability-note-taking-app-for-ipad.html">Notability</a>, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/02/is-remarks-app-remarkable.html">Remarks</a>, or <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/livescribe-3-smartpen-do-more-with-your.html">Livescribe+</a> to augment their notes with audio recordings. The benefits of recording the audio can be minimized by poor quality recordings from built-in microphones.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Built-in microphones tend to do a poor job of isolating sounds which results in background noise that makes the desired sounds difficult to hear, especially for people with hearing impairments.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The AmpRidge MightyMic microphone plugs directly into the headphone jack of any smartphone, tablet, or computer that supports microphone input. It proves an alternative audio output jack so users can still plug in headphones while the microphone is plugged in. Its compact size makes it easy to use in class and makes in relatively discrete. The MightyMic microphone works well with an <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/made-for-iphone-hearing-aids-to-be.html">iPhone</a> and is only slightly longer wider than the width of the phone. The microphone  even worked fine with my bulky iPhone case. Once plugged in you can angle the microphone towards the front of the room to capture the most important sounds. In my testing, the MightyMic microphone was on par with the built-in iPhone microphone for close range recording, but worked considerably better than the built-in microphone in a classroom or outdoor long range environment. The MightyMic microphone reduced background noise resulting in better sounding audio playback. If you frequently record classes, lectures, or meetings and are less than satisfied with your device's built-in microphone, the MightyMic mic is a good option to give your sound a boost. If you're looking for a big improvement in sound quality quality you may have to look towards more expensive options.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;">The Ampridge MightyMic retails for $70 on </span><a href="http://www.ampridge.com/amp-mms.html" style="color: #222222;">AmpRidge.com</a><span style="color: #222222;">. Also included is a protective carrying pouch and foam protective cover.</span></span></span><br /><a name="more"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ampridge.com/wpimages/wp83cbf4dd_05_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="155" src="http://www.ampridge.com/wpimages/wp83cbf4dd_05_06.jpg" title="Image of Mighty Mic and foam protective cover" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">Product was provide complimentary to reviewer for review</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><br />

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Learning Ally Audio Update Includes Background Audio Support

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/E3Z3JoXCau0?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/0f/1d/86/0f1d86fe-b7f7-0d9a-51be-68de18da5c7b/mzl.llxafqoz.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/0f/1d/86/0f1d86fe-b7f7-0d9a-51be-68de18da5c7b/mzl.llxafqoz.png" width="75" /></a><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/learning-ally-audio-app-available-for.html">Learning Ally</a>, a provider of audio books for the blind and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/02/whats-on-my-ipad-assistive-apps-i-use.html">dyslexic</a>, recently updated their <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/03/apple-releases-ios-71-with-numerous.html">iOS</a> app. The free apps allows Learning Ally members to listen to their audio books while on the go. The new update brings a valuable  new feature to the app. Now, the app allows users to listen to their audio books while using other apps at the same time, a feature commonly called background audio. The update provides a more consistent experience for users who have come to expect background audio support in all apps. With the update users can listen to an audio book while looking up information on the internet, reading a note page, or even responding to an occasional text message. Along with background audio support comes the ability to control playback using control center or a headphones with a remote. The update is available for free and is compatible with <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/04/apple-announces-wwdc-2014-will.html">iPhone</a>, iPad, and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/brand-new-ipod-touch-announced.html">iPod Touch</a>. To take advantage of the app users must be members of Learning Ally. To learn more about Learning Ally <a href="http://learningally.org/">click here</a>.</div></div>

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Voice Dream Reader Updated to Version 3.0: Read PDFs in Original Layout and More

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/U4mvG0-glTA?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineTzJSOspzXNd_KVYxg88d5Q9KKhagMt8t1dxAeKPqRsh5HA94kpPaAHFDMs8Lvhu5ZQh6d9YM5_zTG8QJK3kXMOWncrNKfa-R112u_vGVp3utMS9rg7S8PldqHZUPdmDA0ozYqq_9Uo/s1600/Rounded+Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineTzJSOspzXNd_KVYxg88d5Q9KKhagMt8t1dxAeKPqRsh5HA94kpPaAHFDMs8Lvhu5ZQh6d9YM5_zTG8QJK3kXMOWncrNKfa-R112u_vGVp3utMS9rg7S8PldqHZUPdmDA0ozYqq_9Uo/s1600/Rounded+Logo.png" title="Voice Dream Reader Icon" width="75" /></a>Voice Dream Reader is an app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch that supports people who prefer reading in different ways. Voice Dream can read documents from a number of sources with multiple high quality <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/claropdf-app-pdf-text-to-speech-and.html">text-to-speech</a> voices. Users can import <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/01/pdf-expert-5-well-designed-pdf.html">PDFs</a>, Word documents, text files, webpages, and even <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/bookshare-offers-free-membership-to.html">Bookshare</a> books into the app. Once the text is loaded into the app you can listen to it using text-to-speech, highlight the text, search for a specific words or phrases, and get definitions for unknown words. Among many other uses, Voice Dream Reader is a terrific Bookshare book reader for students. Voice Dream also works very well with <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/ios-6-voiceover-compatiblity-with-maps.html">VoiceOver</a>. Now, with newly released Voice Dream Reader version 3.0, new features have been added that makes the app even more useful.<br /><br />Up until yesterday evening, Voice Dream only supported text. All images and formatting associated with a file were stripped away. With version 3.0 images and formatting within PDF files are retained. Now you can read a PDF in its original layout. Voice Dream still highlights each word as it is read aloud. It is easy to switch between layout view and text view depending on your preferences. Version 3.0 also includes more customization options. Users now have more control over the colors of the highlighting and spacing of the text. An improved web browser has been added that makes adding text from the web quicker and easier. New Ivona text-to-speech voices are also available for purchase in version 3.0.<br /><br />With large PDF files page loading is slightly slow, but this problem only occur with very large files and does not effect text view performance.<br /><br />In future updates image support maybe added for Bookshare books or other document types. I also hope iCloud sync will be added in a future update. At school I read my books on my <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/made-for-iphone-hearing-aids-to-be.html">iPhone</a> and make new annotations, but when I get home and start reading on my iPad the annotations are stuck on the iPhone and I must search for the page that I left off on. iCloud sync would make this process much more seamless.<br /><br />Voice Dream Reader is a must have app for iOS users with print disabilities or anyone who could benefit from reading with text-to-speech. Voice Dream Reader's well developed features make loading, reading, and annotating text easy. Knowing that the app has a developer that is open to feedback and actively developing new features is an added benefit. Voice Dream Reader costs $9.99 on the App Store. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-reader-text-to/id496177674?mt=8">Click here </a>to download the app. There is also a <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-reader-lite/id563971853?mt=8">lite version of Voice Dream Reader</a> that allows you to try it before you buy.<br /><br />Click read more to view screenshots of Voice Dream Reader.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkndY1SgHgpdIVg2DfozjzDXxsl_63Hzq3Rgd-Lha4ZQhASuTJO1BgdwcJ-ftHCiwbmfoq4OjpalwEy1r2psGgJf-WkQ4potw_RqNAlN_zBZJyVMCNVwPa1yMHro98qQ5rT6CW3j4mrrU/s1600/photo+1+(9).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkndY1SgHgpdIVg2DfozjzDXxsl_63Hzq3Rgd-Lha4ZQhASuTJO1BgdwcJ-ftHCiwbmfoq4OjpalwEy1r2psGgJf-WkQ4potw_RqNAlN_zBZJyVMCNVwPa1yMHro98qQ5rT6CW3j4mrrU/s1600/photo+1+(9).PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSvI1TD47z7MHAHKRaSinEUZ_6BkTbh1667KCZkYuw9fxsQ3hwLMZ1lsh5PbAmjnDcB4WLXxmUVqYLkv9NivlbkPe5SSI-oOCGX7J6hB1Rhn06XpYT9SeWDUS6JWMX40KfTUQhK2WKao/s1600/photo+2+(9).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSvI1TD47z7MHAHKRaSinEUZ_6BkTbh1667KCZkYuw9fxsQ3hwLMZ1lsh5PbAmjnDcB4WLXxmUVqYLkv9NivlbkPe5SSI-oOCGX7J6hB1Rhn06XpYT9SeWDUS6JWMX40KfTUQhK2WKao/s1600/photo+2+(9).PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmwCTI2l6BpRh0ScHLEH8DDB41RDYxuSWFAWeaV4L3b_hDUWPO6VzbTDfVFNnMRzP24bX2Azg6Lft1CDw-7SalbPGG3q_7nqpmlXSYQCJGGFPMuE0nw9fhgAHL28MEh7Fl0GF4YsCZ-U/s1600/photo+3+(7).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmwCTI2l6BpRh0ScHLEH8DDB41RDYxuSWFAWeaV4L3b_hDUWPO6VzbTDfVFNnMRzP24bX2Azg6Lft1CDw-7SalbPGG3q_7nqpmlXSYQCJGGFPMuE0nw9fhgAHL28MEh7Fl0GF4YsCZ-U/s1600/photo+3+(7).PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbt74cD-OA96AxhSaHdHP8ZWaNjRo3YVx5wSqimqVpu8aVEHL6_pexsHPFjvtyl3XjgNtSuXvosomk4k4Zk58GLzlajGwmjI1oaaKkUvehuaMQHq6KY4m68zErwVkLQVyWb_gdOYKLqM/s1600/photo+4+(4).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbt74cD-OA96AxhSaHdHP8ZWaNjRo3YVx5wSqimqVpu8aVEHL6_pexsHPFjvtyl3XjgNtSuXvosomk4k4Zk58GLzlajGwmjI1oaaKkUvehuaMQHq6KY4m68zErwVkLQVyWb_gdOYKLqM/s1600/photo+4+(4).PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezolcUSPzE2fW4cXiA0zZcIAj-FByfrHbJDu3I79XJs_2mmBwseszKGGAt3yb0U7OAMBHScEAcv_kNSYb8q05GJr1SmxszaEpkLJt5kxFH83VCyxQVbdEdDAl2sV2EFKqXSRR1FoIDX8/s1600/photo+5+(2).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezolcUSPzE2fW4cXiA0zZcIAj-FByfrHbJDu3I79XJs_2mmBwseszKGGAt3yb0U7OAMBHScEAcv_kNSYb8q05GJr1SmxszaEpkLJt5kxFH83VCyxQVbdEdDAl2sV2EFKqXSRR1FoIDX8/s1600/photo+5+(2).PNG" width="240" /></a></div>

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Launch Center Pro: Speed Up Common Actions on iOS Devices

<div style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="270" id="flashObj" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=2816136706001&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macworld.com%2Farticle%2F2061297%2Fmake-iphone-actions-easier-with-launch-center-pro.html&playerID=2577467285001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACV85RErE~,AhFpv0ECqwFfthhmRu5jnOs8FUs2r9mP&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=2816136706001&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macworld.com%2Farticle%2F2061297%2Fmake-iphone-actions-easier-with-launch-center-pro.html&playerID=2577467285001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACV85RErE~,AhFpv0ECqwFfthhmRu5jnOs8FUs2r9mP&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="480" height="270" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://press.contrast.co/lcp/icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="blue icon with rocket ship in the middle" border="0" height="75" src="http://press.contrast.co/lcp/icon.png" title="Launch Center Pro Icon" width="75" /></a><a href="http://contrast.co/launch-center-pro/">Launch Center Pro</a> is an app for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/made-for-iphone-hearing-aids-to-be.html">iPhone</a>, iPad, and iPod Touch that allows users to launch apps and simple tasks directly from the app. Instead of launching Safari, navigating to the search site, and typing in your search, for instance, Launch Center Pro lets you directly search <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/01/google-smart-contacts-help-monitor.html">Google</a> or Wikipedia; Launch Center Pro also can be configured  by users to set up group email, instead of having to type in the email address of each recipient.<br /><br />Launch Center Pro uses a simple interface to make it easy to simplify some of your common actions and launch them quickly. I frequently text my sister "where are you?" Instead of launching the Messages app, finding my sister's contact, and then typing the message, I created a Launch Center Pro action that sends a text to my sister saying, "where are you?" Now, when I want to text my sister, I just touch the icon for this action and a text saying "where are you?" is on its way to my sister.<br />,<br />Creating actions is easy with the built in action composer which gives users the ability to pick pre-made actions for apps they already have installed on their device. The action composer also allows users to customize the icon of the action to make it easier to find.<br /><br />Launch Center Pro works with a number of apps, but support for more useful actions among third party apps is hit or miss. Some apps such as <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/prizmo-3-adds-new-features-and-ios-7.html">Prizmo</a> integrate very well with the app allowing you to easily launch actions, but other apps such as Nike+ Running can be opened, but not further interacted with. It would be nice to be able to start a new run in Nike+ via Launch Center, but actions like that requires the developer to build special support for Launch Center Pro into their apps. <a href="http://actions.contrast.co/">Click here</a> to view a list of the apps currently supporting Launch Center Pro.<br /><br />I see Launch Center Pro as a great app for first time <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/new-in-ios-7-and-android-kitkat.html">iOS</a> users, and other individuals who struggle performing sequential functions. Launch Center Pro can make it easier for first time iOS users learn to use their devices. Instead of learning how to search <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/11/new-in-ios-7-and-android-kitkat.html">Google</a>, Wikipedia, Yelp, and Google Maps individually a simple search menu could be made with quick links to search all those services. In terms of accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, Launch Center Pro works well with <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/ios-6-voiceover-compatiblity-with-maps.html">VoiceOver</a> and supports the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/02/eye-free-typing-app-fleksy-now-free.html">Fleksy</a> keyboard which is accessible.<br /><br />Launch Center Pro costs $4.99 for the iPhone version and $7.99 for the iPad version. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Flaunch-center-pro%2Fid532016360%3Fmt%3D8&ei=7OgAU6_KNMGk0AHKlYFw&usg=AFQjCNHXV8_bGzoh_-8Kz10Lhj5uVxOJOg&sig2=z08ygULU0wHpmKQKeSyoFA&bvm=bv.61535280,d.dmQ">Click here</a> to view the app for iPhone and <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDQQFjAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Flaunch-center-pro-for-ipad%2Fid799664902%3Fmt%3D8&ei=7OgAU6_KNMGk0AHKlYFw&usg=AFQjCNHWCgDQxjM9vHqrnsjP_CYNRFYGYw&sig2=nlgsA0loDImcCmPJJ7ZIEg&bvm=bv.61535280,d.dmQ">click here</a> to view the app for iPad. 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ClaroPDF App: PDF Text-To-Speech and Annotation (Giveaway)

<a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ts87aUQaxL4?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /></div><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="75" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" title="ClaroPDF app icon" width="75" /></a><a href="http://www.claro-apps.com/ClaroPDF.html">ClaroPDF</a> is an accessible <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpdf-expert-review.html&ei=rseTUue2IsqssQT_3ICABw&usg=AFQjCNH5Cio6Y2DrWS2-ZnbgG4VuoT0HgQ&sig2=cMgXPKs7C3LxAszsJ4Eiug&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">PDF</a> reader with many annotation options. The app uses text-to-speech to read any text based <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpdf-expert-review.html&ei=rseTUue2IsqssQT_3ICABw&usg=AFQjCNH5Cio6Y2DrWS2-ZnbgG4VuoT0HgQ&sig2=cMgXPKs7C3LxAszsJ4Eiug&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">PDF</a>. The app also includes numerous annotations options including highlighting, text boxes, underline, strikeout, shapes, and images. ClaroPDF includes a simple design that matches the interface of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F06%2Fios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html&ei=nceTUt_2KtLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNFtKveMynfcNpAngZ-zU9c7GrqJWg&sig2=-54d2y_0P0Be2s-NjxcWvw&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">iOS 7</a>. Unfortunately, there is no full screen option that hides all controls so you can better focus on your document. To start reading a PDF you can use the open-in feature of many other apps or import a document using Dropbox. Then you can use a number of high quality <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F10%2Fhave-you-ever-wondered-how-text-to.html&ei=0ceTUq_rMK3lsASy9YKQCQ&usg=AFQjCNGSgCAsv7qFtTJQLv7hwyWUVm1fFg&sig2=Y2J1wPAbDkr1A7-f1mwbKg&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">text-to-speech</a> voices to read the document at up to 240 words per minute. It would be nice to see the maxim speaking rate increased to around 400 word per minutes for people who are able to understand high rates of speech. To start reading the document you can just tap on a word a press the play button.<br /><br />Currently in version 1.2.6 there is a bug that causes layout issues with certain documents. The issue causes documents to not fill the entire screen.<br /><br />Besides a great interface ClaroPDF includes a wide variety of annotation options. These annotations are easy to add and manage. ClaroPDF even includes the ability to add voice notes. One option that is not included is the ability to automatically add text notes to every blank in a document. This feature would significantly speed up the process of filling out forms.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fclaropdf-accessible-pro-pdf%2Fid633997623%3Fmt%3D8&ei=8MeTUu2eFszisAT5zYHABQ&usg=AFQjCNGS9XnfFVpDB7H4iGWZ0x0H8xZ6ow&sig2=1KcYIFGSFm66MFycXsq4zg&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">ClaroPDF costs $0.99 and works on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch</a>. Watch the video above to see ClaroPDF in action a click read more below to view screenshots of ClaroPDF in action. 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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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