Category Archives: Updates

Updates, 12/12/11

Posted on December 12, 2011 by John

A lot of people have asked me if there is a resource for finding out what apps are accessible on the Mac with VoiceOver. There used to be a database for this, and there have been a few folks who … Continue reading →

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Update, 11/20/11

Posted on November 20, 2011 by John

It’s been a while, but a new episode for the Macfortheblind Audio Demonstration Series is available. This is a brief demonstration on Address Book. It is, as usual, not at all meant to be comprehensive or detailed. It covers just … Continue reading →

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Updates, 11/11/11

Posted on November 11, 2011 by John

I’m sure most folks are aware that Apple released their first update to iOS 5 yesterday. This was mainly to address the battery issues some users were reporting, but the iOS 5.01 update also has brought the multitasking gestures available … Continue reading →

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Updates, 11/2/11

Posted on November 1, 2011 by John

Just as a few updates, I added two new documents to the Documentation section of the site. The first document is a comprehensive list of keyboard and gestures for iOS 5 that was written by Daniel Gˆransson of AxS Lab. … Continue reading →

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Updates, 10/19/11

Posted on October 19, 2011 by John

The 12th episode in the Macfortheblind Audio Demonstration Series has been added. I try to cover some iTunes basics as far as the interface, the menus and some important iTunes preferences. However, being that iTunes is quite a sophisticated program, … Continue reading →

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Updates, 10/14/11, and a Public Apology

Posted on October 14, 2011 by John

With the official release of the iPhone 4S coming today, I envy those who have already received their new phones or are expecting them today. Since I ordered mine from AT&T, I don’t know when mine is shipping, as I … Continue reading →

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iOS5 is Here!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by John

Today, iOS 5 became available for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPads 1 and 2, and the 3rd and 4th generation iPod Touch models. Besides there being some 200 new features, there are several changes and improvements to VoiceOver. As … Continue reading →

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Some iOS 5 information

Posted on October 11, 2011 by John

With the release of iOS 5 coming tomorrow, iTunes 10.5 is now available is a software update for both Mac and Windows. This is needed for the iOS 5 update. Additionally, iTunes 10.5 brings with it support for iCloud, Apple’s … Continue reading →

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A Few Notes

Posted on October 8, 2011 by John

Just as a few notes for those who are subscribed to this blog or who are subscribed to our Audio Demonstration Series, the next episode will be coming. I ended up damaging the audio jack for my Mac Book Pro, … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs

Posted on October 5, 2011 by John

Macfortheblind.com mourns the death of Steve Jobs. It is, indeed, very sad news and a true blow to the technology world. The innovations and impact Mr. Jobs had on the world of technology cannot be fully estimated. His legacy to … Continue reading →

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