Hello Everyone,
The Samsung Gleam SCH-U700, the accessible, off-the-shelf self-voicing mobile phone for the Verizon Wireless Network.
Unlike the majority of today’s generation of wireless devices, this standard dial keypad flip phone comes with its own built-in text-to-speech (TTS) engine making it comfortably accessible for the blind and low vision. (more…)
QUESTION
Hello Mark:
Is there a way to get to your call history on the epix? I noticed that unlike the default dialer on the Kaiser, there is no direct call history option in the phone app. Thanks, help would be appreciated.
ANSWER
Hello José,
The short answer to your question is “Yes”, there is a way to access the Epix Call History with Mobile Speak. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
I hope you like this approximately 30 minute episode of the 1943 CBS radio drama, The Whistler.
In this episode, entitled “Fools’ Gold” we learn that either (1) for some things, even the most coveted things, the price is too high or (2) we learn that some people should quit while they’re ahead. (Smile)
Enjoy,
Mark
Hello Everyone,
In response to my previous article, “I Dream of Time Genie”, I received the following tip from a friend: (more…)
Hello Everyone,
I am posting this because I cannot think of one single feature this device is missing. It is truly a wireless powerhouse. Hmmm!!! I’m going to miss my old Epix!!! (Big Smile)
Read it and weep, Boys and Girls.
Enjoy,
Mark
AT&T customers now have the best of both worlds. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Get the current time and date in 7478 cities on your mobile phone with this wonderfully efficient online world clock, Time Genie.
From your mobile phone, wireless device, or standard computer, go to:
http://timegenie.mobi
Enjoy,
Mark
PS
Click Here to read my previous article in this series.
TIPS FOR TIME GENIE: (more…)
QUESTION
Hello,
Do you know of a dictionary for Windows Mobile that’s accessible with MSP?
ANSWER (more…)
SPECIAL NOTE:
The title of this article is dedicated to my late uncle, Mr. Grover Snorton, who, when I was a little boy, taught me that it is always better to give than receive. The afore mentioned title is what he always used to say to me before we parted, be it in person or on the telephone. (more…)
Introducing NFB-NEWSLINE®, the free electronic newspaper service for the blind and low vision.
For more information, call: (866) 504-7300.
OVERVIEW
Would you like a newspaper with your morning cup of coffee? NFB-NEWSLINE® added its 250th newspaper in 2007 AND it’s still growing. Four Spanish-language newspapers are now available to all subscribers. The service handles thousands of phone calls each day for individuals across the country who now access daily newspapers and magazines as never before. The toll-free centralized call-in center provides service on demand to any subscriber. This also enables those who cannot read conventional print to have access to all content offered on NFB-NEWSLINE® when traveling throughout the United States twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
QUESTION:
Hi Mark.
I installed News Break late last night as instructed i.e. putting the cab file on the storage card and then installing! I will put in my unlock code which I have later on today. However when I started the application, it asked me what news feeds I wanted. I only wanted the BBC news but found that I couldn’t uncheck the other ones. Is there anything I’m doing wrong? Also, if I want to add podcast feeds, how would I do it please?
Hope to hear from you soon and many thanks. (more…)
Dear X:
This will be my only reply to this thread, where you are concerned, for I will not get into a flaming email exchange with you or anyone else, for that matter.
It seems to me that no matter what I contribute, you find a way to put a negative spin on my efforts. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Many, many people have asked me if there is a reliable Windows Mobile pod catcher that is compatible with Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software for the blind and low vision.
After searching high and low, in and out, up and down, back and forth, left and right, over and under, hither and yonder, I finally discovered such an application. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
This is to retract a compatibility conclusion I made between the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone and Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software, for the blind and low vision. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Today’s little tale is the tale of a Taylor-man who purchased the new Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone who, upon arriving back at home after the once-in-a-lifetime experience, discovered that unlike his first true love, the Samsung Blackjack II, which was able to obtain a full cellular signal from within his home office, the very posh and very hot and very sleek and very shiny and very slim and very heavy and very cool and very groovy Epix, at best, was able to barely inch into the slow lane of the cellular freeway with 1-bar of signal strength; and even then only at the right time of day with the perfect temperature and held at just the right pitch while being pointed at the Southern Lights, kind-of but not really but sort-of, maybe, sometimes. (I wonder if this is the longest sentence I’ve ever written? I’ll have to think about that.)
Oh Dear! What to do? Hmmmm! (more…)
Hello Again, Everyone:
I am fortunate enough to have friends that live in various countries throughout the world. When I was younger, it seems, I never had any problem remembering how to calculate the time zone differences between our respective countries.
Nowadays I cannot seem to calculate the timezone difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. (Smile)
For those of you who are like me, you know, the “Time Zone Challenged”, allow me to introduce World Time Server. (more…)
UPDATE NOTE:
Before reading further, Click Here to see an update to the following information.
Hello Everyone,
One thing I have noticed on my new Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone (Blackjack 3) is, with the installation of Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software for the blind and low vision, the volume level of the first two or three seconds of the incoming call notification is very, very low. I suppose this has something to do with the type of sound card used on the Epix. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Although the battery life on the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone (Windows Mobile Professional 6.1) has already proven to be excellent, there are several little tweaks that can be made to extend the day-to-day battery usage of the device.
While this document is based on the new Samsung Epix SgH-i907 Smartphone (Windows Mobile Professional 6.1), the same or similar steps may be taken on many Windows Mobile Smartphones or wireless devices: (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Introducing Next Bus.
Using satellite tracking, not schedules, NextBus tells you when the next public transit vehicle will arrive relative to your GPS enabled mobile device.
Keep an eye on this one folks, as I am sure it has a bright future for those using public transportation. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
If you are like me and want to stay up-to-date on the most relevant news in the United States including all that is happening in the new Obama administration and so much more, take the Washington Post with you on your mobile phone either via mobile web browser or (my personal favorite) text message (SMS) alerts.
TEXT MESSAGE (SMS) ALERTS
On your wireless device text the following key words to 97678, which spells WPOST (more…)
AT&T Survey Examines Evolution of the Love Note, Role of Texting in Dating and Relationships
Sending Love Missives, Flirting and Being Rescued From Bad Dates Are Some of the Most Popular Uses of Text Messaging
Dallas, Texas, October 8, 2008
Call it LUV? AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced the results of the company’s recently commissioned survey among text-messaging adults ages 18-55 to gain more insight into how text messaging is being used in the modern dating scene. According to the survey, 40 percent of texters who are in a relationship or dating believe that text messaging plays a significant or very significant role in their relationships.