Rogers launches "talking cellphone" for the visually impaired

TORONTO – Rogers Wireless on Tuesday launched the Nokia 6682RVI, a cellphone that converts displayed text on the handset into speech so it can be used by people with a visual impairment. Nuance TALKS(TM) software from Nuance Communications converts the phone’s menus, instructions and content displayed on the screen into audio output through its internal speaker, or an optional wired or Bluetooth headset. The phone application, available in English and French, allows users to send and receive emails and text messages with audio feedback, to customize phone settings and profiles, to manage call logs and personal phone directory, to monitor...