{"id":6898,"date":"2021-08-25T11:28:53","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T16:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6898"},"modified":"2021-11-27T21:46:15","modified_gmt":"2021-11-28T03:46:15","slug":"tech-abilities-adaptations-sale-flicktype-saga-disneys-adaptive-costumes-ios15-nears-going-back-from-beta-the-vale-arrives-for-accessible-gaming-and-more-tech-tidbits-in-the-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6898","title":{"rendered":"Tech Abilities: Adaptations  Sale, FlickType Saga, Disney\u2019s Adaptive Costumes, iOS15 Nears, Going Back from Beta, The Vale Arrives for Accessible Gaming and more Tech Tidbits in the News"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1887\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6898-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/33TA.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/33TA.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/33TA.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tech Abilities Team kicks off with a Back to School Sale from the Adaptation Store and then some Flick Type battle with the Apple Store. Braille Screen Input is the keyboard choice of many and Disney announces Adaptive Costumes for Halloween. While some of us are Beta testing iOS15, one of us went back to 14 and tells us how. Better foam tips for Air Pod Pros and an inexpensive Loop for the Apple Watch. HBO is getting revamped and accessibility on the iPhone App is going well while HBO on Apple TV is not needing some choices to stick. Accessible gaming is getting some attention and of course, Swordy Quest gets it\u2019s mention once again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join in this delightful journey through the latest tech tidbits and news from around the world of accessibility, Blindness and life itself. Wow, that went deep, didn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the timeline and links related to the topics mentioned in the episode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Episode Introduction. 00:00<\/li><li>Let the Show Begin! 00:56<\/li><li>10% Off Back to School at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/adaptations.org\/\">Adaptation Store<\/a>. 3:50<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/flicktype-says-it-discontinuing-it-award-winning-keyboard-app-due-apples-app-store-issues\">Flick Type calls it quits or, did Apple stiff them?<\/a>&nbsp;5:17<\/li><li>Braille Screen Input Keyboard Option. 11:03<\/li><li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aph.org\/product\/mantis-q40\/\">Mantis Q40<\/a>&nbsp;from APH.org. 12:46<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themighty.com\/2020\/08\/disney-adaptive-costumes-disability\/\">Disney announces Halloween Adaptive Costumes for people with Disabilities<\/a>. 16:36<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/08\/16\/icloud-for-windows-version-1-5-new-password-manager-app\/\">iCloud<\/a>&nbsp;for Windows updated with New Password Manager App. 17:57<\/li><li>The PC vs Mac Battle continues! 19:19<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/8\/17\/22629183\/ios-15-beta-safar-address-bar-fix-options-accessible-controls\">iOS 15 beta and the Safari Address bar saga.<\/a>&nbsp;21:32<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/apple-has-released-new-firmware-update-its-new-siri-remote\">Apple TV remote gets firmware update<\/a>&nbsp;and Remote Sexy! 29:47<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/08\/17\/shareplay-delay-ios-15-feature\/\">Apple announces SharePlay will not launch with iOS 15<\/a>. 32:23<\/li><li>Comply Foam Apple Air Pod Pro 2.0 Replacement Tips 3 sets of 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;$24.99! 36:58<\/li><li>Jubanke Metal Magnetic with case, stainless steel milanesemeshloop$12.99! 40:31<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulture.com\/article\/hbo-max-app-crash-problem-fix.html\">HBO App is getting revamped.<\/a>&nbsp;Plus, HBO iOS Audio Description. 44:37<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/08\/10\/downgrade-from-ios-15-beta-to-ios-14\/\">Going Back from the iOS 15 Beta and How it is done.<\/a>&nbsp;48:10<\/li><li>From the listeners. 56:43<ul><li>Love Raqi and Lisa.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Larry Birdsong writes the Tips and Tricks and suggests bringing a battery pack when traveling. Europe and so forth. Just easier.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/apples-next-2021-event-could-be-happening-in-september\/\">Apple Events? Rumor Has It.<\/a>&nbsp;58:55<\/li><li>Chapters are a hit! 61:26<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearthstoneaccess.github.io\/\">Hearthstone Access<\/a>&nbsp;from Blizzard. 62:34<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallingsquirrel.com\/the-vale\">The Vale from Falling Squirrel<\/a>. 65:24<ul><li>As an audio based game, The Vale sets out to breathe new life into medieval combat and provide a truly novel experience for visually impaired and sighted gamers alike.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hZDnIz0HDgY\">IllegallySighted YouTube Channel Demo Video<\/a><\/li><li>Swordy Quest Chit Chat. 67:16<\/li><li>Attack of the Bee or was it Bees? 72:56<\/li><li>Closing thoughts and contact information. 74:32<\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Your State Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by&nbsp;<a>email<\/a>&nbsp;or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br>Send us an&nbsp;<a>email<\/a><br>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a>&nbsp;group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1889\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6898-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/33TA.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/33TA.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/33TA.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/33TA.mp3 Show Summary: The Tech Abilities Team kicks off with a Back to School Sale from the Adaptation Store and then some Flick Type battle with the Apple Store. Braille Screen Input is the keyboard choice of many and Disney announces Adaptive Costumes for Halloween. While some of us are Beta testing iOS15, one of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4415,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[524,467],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-abilities","category-technology"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TechAbilitiesLogo.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6rcRg-1Ng","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":6602,"url":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6602","url_meta":{"origin":6898,"position":0},"title":"Tech Abilities #1 Million and 6, Clubhouse Dreams, HBO Max and Audio Description? 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