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Phone ? (self.Blind)
submitted by Imamedicalunicorn
I could use a phone that i can voice command that can also read my messages to me. I would also like to be able to have it read books and emails and other things will a phone do that? I'm really not tech savy. I'm low vision at times no vision. This is all really new to me.
For a phone I'm not sure which phone to go with. It seems like a lot of people recommend iPhones. But which ones i have no experience with them?
For a phone I'm not sure which phone to go with. It seems like a lot of people recommend iPhones. But which ones i have no experience with them?
CosmicBunny97 3 points 2y ago
I would recommend the iPhone. Maybe talk to an assistive tech specialist if you can. You don’t need the latest and greatest though.
Imamedicalunicorn [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Ok thank you
CosmicBunny97 2 points 2y ago
I would also recommend the BlindShell. It seems really easy to use.
Imamedicalunicorn [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you
Drop9Reddit 3 points 2y ago
An iPhone SE is a good used iPhone is better spec’d then competitively priced Android’s. However you can always get a used phone anything from an iPhone 6S or newer is Fine. Android is trickier to learn and there is a lot more support and information online to support you in learning iOS
Imamedicalunicorn [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Ok i looked at that. So definitely the feeling is iphone? What does iOS mean? I real don't know tech stuff. I'm an artist.
Drop9Reddit 2 points 2y ago
iOS is the name of the operating System the iPhone runs. My best suggestion is also to take a look on YouTube for VoiceOver and Android TalkBack to better grasp the differences as you will want to have some knowledge before making a purchase
Imamedicalunicorn [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I have some educating myself to do. I'm not really able to see my tv most of the time anymore and i use a chromebook too but i haven't tried anything to accommodate my lack of sight yet. It's very overwhelming at this point.
Revenant624 2 points 2y ago
I have only use the iPhone and I love it. I do basically everything with it. I read emails, listen to news articles our text messaging, I whole bunch of stuff.
Imamedicalunicorn [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Do you like update your iphond alot or just stay with one for years?
Revenant624 2 points 2y ago
I upgrade my phone every couple of years
Imamedicalunicorn [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you for your response
DrillInstructorJan 2 points 2y ago
Most phones can do at least some voice stuff. I've only ever used android and the advantage of that is that you can get something like a blackberry keyone which has a real keyboard, which is a big bonus. But I think they're out of production now, and you can get bluetooth keyboards too. Most people will say iphone but they're expensive and otherwise basically the same.
Imamedicalunicorn [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I'm trying to figure out the cost. But I'll figure out something i always do *sigh*
bjayernaeiy 2 points 2y ago
The new iPhone SE 2020 could be a good investment, think it's going on for like $350 for 64 gigs, would personally get the 128 gigs at $400 though. That's the cheapest new iPhone you could get. Since it's the latest phone it's guaranteed to be updated 3-4 years at least
Imamedicalunicorn [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you for your advice
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