Tag Archives: apps for visually impaired

VizWiz | VoiceOver Review

Posted on December 22, 2011 by David

App Name: VizWiz Developer: ROCHCI Version:  1.3.1 Originally Reviewed: December 23. 2011 Using iPhone 3Gs, version 5.01 Pros: This app was created specifically for VoiceOver in mind. Serving as a visual aid for the blind and visually impaired to judge … Continue reading →

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Text Marks the Spot | VoiceOver Review

Posted on November 20, 2011 by David

    App Name: Text Marks the Spot Developer: BCM Version: 1.2 Using iPhone version 5.01 Originally Reviewed: November 20, 2011 Pros: This app is very straightforward and easy to use with VoiceOver. Double tapping the “Pin” button will bring … Continue reading →

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Facebook | VoiceOver Review

Posted on October 23, 2011 by David

App Name:  Facebook Developer: Facebook, Inc. Version: 4.0.2 Using iPhone 3Gs, version 5.01 Originally Reviewed: October 23, 2011 Pros: Despite the major interface change from prior versions, navigation for the most part appears solid with VoiceOver. One advantage of using … Continue reading →

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Google Search | VoiceOver Review (updated to version 0.9.0.7005)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by David

App Nae: Google Search Developer: Google Version:  0.9.0.7005 Using iPhone 3Gs, version 4.3.5 Revised Review: September 14, 2011 Noticeable Changes: What appears to be an easier interface this time around, though limited in usability. Most bugs found in the prior … Continue reading →

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Ariadne GPS | VoiceOver Review (updated to version 1.1)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by David

App Name: Ariadne GPS Developer: Giovanni Ciaffoni Version: 1.1 Using iPhone 3Gs, version 4.3.5 Revised Review: September 12, 2011 Noticeable Changes: Faster, more accurate, and improved response in “monitor” mode using both Edge/3G networks. Fixed hiccups with location alerts. Locations … Continue reading →

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NatureSpace | VoiceOver Review

Posted on July 16, 2011 by David

App Name: NatureSpace Developer: Holographic Audio Theater Version: 2.5 Using iPhone 3Gs, version 4.3.4 Originally Reviewed: July 16, 2011 Pros: These are incredible soundscape environments created by the publisher. Navigation throughout the application is easy enough, using single finger swipe … Continue reading →

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Netflix | VoiceOver Review

Posted on June 28, 2011 by David

App Name: Netflix Developer: Netflix Inc. Version: 1.3 Using iPhone 3Gs, version 4.3.3 Originally Reviewed: June 28, 2011 Pros:. It is possible to successfully search and find what you’re looking for, but in a very limited capacity. Using the “search” … Continue reading →

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