If you have an iPhone Plus model, you may have struggled to type on your iPhone’s keyboard with just one hand. There’s a new hidden feature in iOS 11 that allows you to move the keyboard to the right or left of the screen. The keys become smaller and closer together, but you can definitely type one-handed on any iPhone with this one-handed keyboard. And, even if you’ve got big fingers, the keyboard technology is smart enough to predict what you’re trying to type and will activate the correct key most of the time. Here’s how to enable the one-handed keyboard in iOS 11 on iPhone.
Apps
It Looks Like Game Over for Blindfold Games?
The developer of BlindFold Games appears to be calling it quits after talking to an Apple representative. According to the developer Marty Schultz, Apple’s decision is that unless he merges the 80 Blindfold Games into a handful of apps, they will no longer allow new games or updates to be released.
VIP: How To Unbutton the Google Assistant Button
In this week’s VIP, Nelson and James are joined by Carlos Alvarez. They discuss the top stories from Cool Blind Tech and give you some Cool Picks to think about.
Twitter Has Officially Doubled Its Signature 140 Character Limit
Users should automatically see the 280-character feature. If not, they can update their mobile app or refresh twitter.com on their computers.
Google Assistant Can Now Identify What Song is Playing Near By
Google Assistant can now identify what songs are playing around you, in an update that just came out to all devices that have Google Assistant.
How to Use Emergency SOS on iPhone in iOS 11 with VoiceOver
In iOS 11, Apple added a new emergency feature to the iPhone, which is designed to allow you to quickly and discreetly place a call to emergency services. In Canada and the United States, SOS dials 911, and in other countries, it works with local emergency response teams.
Bubble Level: Creative Ways in Balancing Your Home
CBT shows some creative uses for Bubble Level for iPhone and iPad. The 5 in 1 app could be the handiest utility app and it is FREE! Grab it now!
Fanmail: October 25,2017
The CBT Team is back again with another Fanmail show? Keep sending us your emails and messages from social media and we will read or play your feedback on our show.
Google Play Store Now Has Android Instant Apps with Try Now Button
Android Instant Apps allows users to try out apps without the hassle of actually installing them. Instant Apps work by breaking down a native app into small parts, which can be loaded faster and downloaded, then executed quickly. It displays the UI screen for an app, and as soon as it is closed, it is removed without being installed in the first place.
Iris Care by Lowe’s Allows seniors to Stay Home as They Age
According to the AARP, 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. In response to the needs of this population, Lowe’s has launched a special line of smart home products that help seniors to “age in place.” Called Iris Care, the technology will help family members feel secure about their loved ones, even as 82% of seniors plan to remain at home even if they begin to need day-to-day assistance.
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