Go back to school with these apps by AssistiveWare!

New backpack? Check!  New school supplies? Check!  New schedule? Check!  That’s right, it’s your child’s favorite time of year, time to get back to classes, studying, and homework!  (Or is it the parents’ favorite time of year, the time they finally get a break from entertaining the little ones all summer?)  Well, either way, school is in […]

4 facts (and more) about Apple Pay

Well folks, it’s finally here!  Apple’s new payment system, Apple Pay, was released yesterday.  I have mentioned this new payment system in two blogs both last month and last week, when I covered Apple’s two large events.  If you’ve read those past two posts, you probably know how excited I am for Apple Pay. If you don’t yet know […]

Top 7 features for the visually impaired in iOS 8

In Apple’s recent update, iOS 8, the company increased its accessibility with its addition of several new features for individuals with disabilities.  A while back, I covered potential accessibility features in a previous blog on iOS 8, but now that the update is finally available I felt it necessary to highlight the new features that may benefit individuals specifically […]

7 ways to conserve battery life on iOS 8

Now that iOS 8 has been available for a couple weeks now, several issues have been reported.  One frequently discussed problem is the increased dwindling of battery life.  In the recent update several new and exciting features were added to better improve the user’s overall experience.  However, these recent additions may be the culprit behind the decreased longevity […]

Top 4 Keyboards for Accessibility on iOS 8

Got an email or text message to send on your iPhone?  Swipe it.  Type it.  Set a shortcut.  Select a dictionary on your desired subject (i.e. work, school, sports, etc.)  With the recently released iOS 8 update, typing on Apple gadgets gets a little easier–and a lot more accessible. Install a New Keyboard on iOS 8 In order to […]

Apple’s Bigger than Bigger Announcements

After several months of anticipation and speculation, the day of Apple’s “bigger than bigger” announcements has finally come.  During these months of suspense, many predictions surfaced discussing what consumers might expect from the company.  (To view our said predictions visit our blogs on iOS 8 and the Apple iPhone 6 event.)  So what exactly can we expect […]