[nfbwatlk] FW: [Wcb-l] FW: [leadership] Odin Mobile Sells Nexus 4 with Enhanced Customer Support to People Who Are Blind

[Mike Freeman]

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From: leadership-bounces at acb.org [mailto:leadership-bounces at acb.org] On
Behalf Of Kim.Charlson at Perkins.org
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 6:58 PM
To: leadership at acb.org
Subject: [leadership] Odin Mobile Sells Nexus 4 with Enhanced Customer
Support to People Who Are Blind

Odin Mobile Breaks New Ground -
Sells Nexus 4 with Enhanced Customer Support to People Who Are Blind

WASHINGTON DC - November 25, 2013 - Odin Mobile will improve access to
Android(tm) for people who are blind with Nexus 4 from Google(tm). Nexus 4
is an ideal device for people who are blind because it quickly receives
updates to the Android operating system, bringing its users the latest in
Android accessibility.  
To improve the customer experience, purchase of the device will include a
unique instructional package that will include a one-on-one tutorial on how
to use the accessibility features of Android.  Tutorials will be provided
over the phone by experts who are themselves blind.  The package will also
include the ability to call our experts and receive support for a period of
one month after purchase of the device.  During this period, our experts
will assist with a host of issues, such as recommending accessible
applications, as well as helping customers perform particular tasks.  
Robert Felgar, the general manager of Odin Mobile, explained that "Odin
Mobile's unique instructional package will significantly shorten the amount
of time it takes people who are blind, and might otherwise have difficulty
adjusting to the use of a touch screen device, to learn how to use a smart
phone effectively."           
Nexus 4 will also include a widget on the home screen that will highlight
eight applications that may be particularly useful to people who are blind
or visually impaired.  With Talkback, the Android tool for eyes-free use,
the user can explore the widget by touch.  As the user moves his or her
finger over an application, Nexus 4 will announce the application's name and
describe its purpose.  After selecting an application in the widget, and
double tapping the device, Nexus 4 takes the user to the Google Play(tm)
Store app to guide him or her through the installation process.  
The widget, and a number of its applications, is being provided by
Apps4Android, the world's largest developer of Android accessibility
applications. According to Steve Jacobs, President of IDEAL Group and CEO of
Apps4Android, "we are pleased to contribute applications to Odin's Nexus 4
device offerings in support of individuals who are blind and those with
other vision impairments."
Kim Charlson, President of the American Council of the Blind says, "Odin
Mobile is providing people who are blind or visually impaired with more
choices of smart phone technologies at a variety of price ranges.  This is
definitely a sign of progress, and welcome recognition for the purchasing
power of the blind community."
Odin Mobile will sell the 16 GB Nexus 4 for $329.  The price includes Odin
Mobile's unique instructional package.
For additional information about Odin Mobile, please visit
www.odinmobile.com Robert Felgar, General Manager Odin Mobile
301-363-4306
rfelgar at prepaidwirelessgroup.com
About Odin Mobile
Based in Rockville, Maryland, Odin Mobile is a T-Mobile MVNO focused on
providing unparalleled mobile service to the visually impaired.  Every
aspect of its innovative service is designed to make it easier for the
visually impaired to take full advantage of mobile technology.  Its mission
is to narrow the gap between the extent to which the visually impaired and
general populations use mobile services.  For more information, please visit
www.odinmobile.com.
Google, Nexus, Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.
   

                  

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