TechHeroes Digital Literacy Discussion on Highway 61 - 11-18-2020

iPhone 8  . . . How To Block Unwanted Text

How Do I Block Unwanted Texts . . .Great question . . . here is what we found . . . according to TechJunkie . . . the full article is linked below.
www.techjunkie.com/guide/apple-iphone-8-8-how-to-block-text-messages/

Open the Messages App


Select Settings


Find “Filter Unknown Senders”


Set the Toggle to On


This turns off notifications for iMessages from peple who are not in your contacts and sort them into a separate list.

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iPad to Use for Graphic Arts

The question what the Best iPad for graphic arts and that will support enduser with vision issues.  Because the person like their iPad and it support low vision and accessibility quite well.  I found this article and the Wacom Bamboo Sketch with Apple iPad Air with 256 GB and Cellular was a fair solution, however, continue to research and learn.  I recommended contacting Apple directly via phone or online chat to get a recommendation from the folks at Apple. artsideoflife.com/best-ipad-drawing/

iPad Artist Inspiration . . . Ira Drummy

Check out Ira Drummy who uses his ipad and pen to create cards for his online art card business. 

ou can find him on facebook www.facebook.com/irascoffeecards/

Apple Accessibility

AppleVis is the leading online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple's range of Mac computers, the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and iPod touch.
Our large and active community draws upon a wealth of individual knowledge and experience to help each other in getting the most from Apple products and exploring ways in which this can lead to greater personal fulfillment and independence.

https://www.applevis.com/

Seeing the screen is just one way to experience iPad. VoiceOver describes exactly what’s happening on the screen and lets you navigate using gestures or a braille display. Display Accommodations support color blindness and other vision needs. And Magnifier works like a digital magnifying glass.
https://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/vision/