Category: Apple Products

Looking for a Full-Sized Keyboard for Your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch?

If you are looking for a full-size keyboard to use with  your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone, consider the Macally iKeyLT.  Brian Meersma reviews  this full sized wired keyboard for iOS devices at the Assistive Technology Blog

The Macally iKeyLT is a full sized wired keyboard for iOS devices with the lightning connector. It has a standard layout and includes a number of buttons specifically for iOS devices. For people who struggle to type on their iOS device the iKeyLT offers a solution.  To read the full post: Macally iKeyLT Keyboard

 

Meet Siri….

Have you ever wondered how text-to-speech voices are made? A recent post at  The Assistive Technology Blog features a video from  The Verge that discusses  how text-to-speech videos are produced.  One of the most well-known applications of text-to-speech is Apple’s Siri.  In the video, you’ll meet the voice behind Siri. The video also features Nuance, the makers of Dragon Naturally Speaking.

Manage Your Time with Timely Time Teller App for iOS

Timely Time Teller is a simple  iOS app that gives  users repeating alerts at specified  intervals. When alerts are turned on, Timely verbally tells you the time at  set intervals.  The app is nicely described in the video below.  Its very simplicity makes this an attractive and useful app for many reasons. It could be especially useful for those who have difficulties with executive functions.

Click here to view in the App Store.