Accurate Mac speech recognition is all about the mic, says quadriplegic user

Posted by: . Posted on: December 28, 2021 Comments: 0

If there’s anyone who should know about how to get the most accurate Mac speech recognition, it’s someone who’s an ex-BBC producer and also quadriplegic – so he’s heavily reliant on dictation. Colin Hughes, who has previously shared his thoughts on Apple’s accessibility features, says that using the right microphone can transform the experience of dictating on a Mac or PC. He’s been helping one manufacturer get it right and…

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Here’s how the new Mindfulness app and Reflect work in watchOS 8

Posted by: . Posted on: November 10, 2021 Comments: 0

Apple is putting more of a focus on mental health with watchOS 8, iOS 15, and macOS Monterey. And for Apple Watch, the Breathe app has been reworked with a new Reflect activity in addition to the updated Breathe experience. Here’s how the Mindfulness app works in watchOS 8. more…

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Quadriplegic Apple user rates iOS 15 and watchOS 8 for accessibility

Posted by: . Posted on: November 2, 2021 Comments: 0

Quadriplegic Apple user and disability campaigner Colin Hughes last year shared his experiences of using Apple kit as someone who uses a wheelchair and has only very limited use of his hands. He’s now followed up with a look at the accessibility improvements Apple made in iOS 15 and watchOS 8. He highlights the progress Apple has made, as well as the weaknesses in its accessibility support, including a couple…

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