Presented at the WA Accessibility Camp 2014, Dr Scott Hollier provides an analysis of the features, benefits & issues regarding accessibility of cloud services, including outcomes and risks of implementing cloud technology in business vs. consumer settings. Access recommendations are provided for government, industry and consumers with disabilities.
The Chromebook is different to other netbooks in that it runs on ChromeOS, a browser-based operating system. While Android, Google’s other operating system, is for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, ChromeOS was developed specifically for the Chromebook. Instead of installing apps on the device itself, apps are accessed through an internet connection and web browser.
The Golden Apple went to Fleksy, an app which uses advanced predictive text software to allow accurate typing even without looking at the screen. The app also took out the award for Best iOS App of 2012 and earned its developers, Syntellia, Developer of the Year.
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Apple OS X, also known as Mac OS X, is Apple’s operating system for Mac desktop and laptop computers produced by Apple. There are a number of built-in accessibility features that come standard with recent versions of OS X which improve access for people who are blind, vision impaired, Deaf or hearing impaired, or with physical or motor impairment.
The built-in accessibility features include:
