Category Archives: iPod Touch

Special Invitation for Apple Users

Posted on April 11, 2021 by John

A May 22 2021 invitation Opened to all interested persons across North America and beyond! Date: Saturday May 22 2021 Time: 1 pm Eastern Title: Let’s talk Apple World renowned Apple trainer and consultant John Panarese and Apple Certified support … Continue reading →

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iOS 13 is here!

Posted on September 18, 2019 by John

Tomorrow, September 19, Apple will be releasing it’s first new version of iOS 13 for the public. This will be for the iPhone and iPod touch, while there will be a new iPad OS as well. As usual, I am … Continue reading →

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Braille Input in iOS and on the Mac, a Possible Option for UsersBraille, Portset,

Posted on March 6, 2016 by John

In my previous post, I talked about Braille output on the Mac. In this post, I wanted to pass along information on a potential solution for Braille input for both iOS and Mac OS X. Portset Systems Ltd, are an … Continue reading →

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Another iOS Resource

Posted on March 21, 2015 by John

A few weeks ago, Anna Dresner released an updated version of her book on using iOS to address iOS 8. The book is called, “Getting Started with the iPhone and iOS 8 : Step-by-Step Instructions for Blind Users”, and is … Continue reading →

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iOS 7.1 Is Released

Posted on March 10, 2014 by John

For those not aware, iOS 7.1 is now released. I just downloaded it on my iPhone 5S. The bug that effected using the rotor to raise the volume of some iDevices, such as the iPhone 5S, above 35 percent is … Continue reading →

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Updates, 10/15/13

Posted on October 15, 2013 by John

I have updated the Demonstrations page of the site with some iOS 7 podcast links Scott Davert of Applevis has kindly given me permission to link to. I will also be adding some of them to the Getting Started with … Continue reading →

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Thoughts and Resources for iOS 7

Posted on September 18, 2013 by John

I’m sure it’s pretty well known at this point that iOS 7 is here. It was released at 10 AM Pacific time today, though there, at the moment, some reports of trouble downloading it. Undoubtedly, the servers are being hammered … Continue reading →

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Getting Started Pages

Posted on August 25, 2013 by John

I have spent parts of this weekend putting up two new pages to the site. These are the Getting Started with the Mac and VoiceOver and Getting Started with iOS Devices and VoiceOver pages. I am specifically seeking help from … Continue reading →

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As an FYI for those who might be interested

Posted on November 27, 2012 by John

I am posting the following announcement in case it might be of interest or help to folks. Anna Dresner writes very useful and helpful books, and this is another one. An iMessaging guide from NBP! A Quick Guide to iMessages … 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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