Eyes-Free Shell - FREE
by Eyes-Free Project, Version: 3.1.0 , 574 KB Official Site
Package name: com.google.marvin.shell , Last Update: 2012-09-08 13:10:45
260 ratings (3.996 average)
50,000-250,000 downloads
What's new in this version (3.1.0):
Added support for Android widget shortcuts (Jelly Bean only)
Swiping to a widget shortcut will announce the widget’s content
Double-tapping after swiping to a widget will launch its associated application
Description
Turns your Android into an eyes-free communication device.
Provides one-touch access to Android applications, as well as useful mini-apps built into the Eyes-Free Shell.
Move your finger over the screen to explore; lift your finger up to run what you stopped on.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/business/04blind.html
Last comments from Android Market
jake (*)
Ocupies space in the store,but it does not work. What do you expect with such lax rules in the appstore.
Kristie (*)
Force close ugh
Robert (*)
It force closed on my Sprint Hero on the very first time
Simon (*)
Force closes every time. USELESS!
critical-bug (***)
The concept is wonderful but too often mistakes on operation. Not so easy to use.
blackfireshocker (*****)
My mother is blind as was able to use this pretty well. I am happy to see developers taking in to account the needs of the handicapped.
SenMDroid (***)
Works for my droid.
Mark (**)
As a visually impaired android user I see the potential to this app but it doesnt work with my Moto Droid. I will come back and try again later :)
Ron (***)
Interesting idea and a good start. Keep it up. Not for me however
The Simian Space Man (***)
Needs considderation for lack of call button on droid phones
