Category Archives: iOS

iOS VoiceOver Checklist

□         Contains semantic headers.

□         Elements possess descriptive labels.
Try using the screen curtain – 3 finger triple tap.

□         Images are described.

□         Selected states are communicated.

□         The reading order is logical.
Try a two finger swipe up to read the page, start to finish.

□         Overlay contents are separated from the background.

□         After a manual trigger, there is feedback.

□         Significant events are communicated.

□         Feedback is given when users reach an edge.

□         Errors are communicated.

□         Keyboard entry is minimized.

□         Elements on the page are grouped in logical units.

□         Buttons are used for “clickable” elements.

□         The escape gesture (2 finger scrub) is supported.

□         Paging (three finger swipe left/right) is supported.

□         Magic tap (two finger double tap) is available for primary actions.

iPads Saving American Education?

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/03/tablets-revolutionizing-education/

It has been a while since I’ve been able to blog– the stuff known as “day-to-day” operations inundated me with so many things to do and presentations to make I couldn’t read up on current events and technology. I think I’m finally back– at least for the short-term!

This was an extremely interesting article that affirms my belief that the use of such a simple device as an iPad can reinvigorate the desire in people pursuing education learn– and retain.

Check it out!

iPad Mini

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/10/30/review-apple-ipad-mini/

This new Apple device is already getting good reviews– and it does not surprise. The built in accessibility features and the enhanced use of VoiceOver in iBooks 3.0 with PDF support make it an even better product to use for users with disabilities.

I’m happy with my iPad 2, but if someone wanted to throw this device my way for testing I’d oblige :).

iPhone 5 Review: Pogue NYT

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/iphone-5-scores-well-quibble-103009067.html

Complete Review at: http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/new-ios-6-loses-google-maps-but-adds-other-features/

As a whole the iPhone 5 will be an extraordinary device. Apple is doing some great things for ALL people and are allowing them to travel with the most incredible all in the palm of your hand– literally.