Monthly Archives: October 2011

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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Another iOS 5 Article of Interest

Posted on October 16, 2011 by John

There has been a lot written about the new accessibility features in iOS 5 prior and since the release of the update on the 12th of October. Christopher Breen of Macworld, once again, did a great job in summing up … 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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