Windows 10 App Essentials 16.09.2

Hi everyone,

I'm delighted to announce the release of Windows 10 App Essentials 16.09.2. This is a huge release, in that it fixes issues with Cortana in listening mode and other goodies.

Important: Add-on 16.09.2 requires NVDA 2016.3 for optimal functionality, and this add-on will not run on Windows versions prior to Windows 7 service pack 1 in consideration for those who might install this add-on prior to upgrading to Windows 10.

Changelog:

• Fixed a long standing issue where NVDA kept announcing gibberish when you were talking to Cortana.
• In Windows Store, after checking for app updates, app names in list of apps to be updated are labeled correctly.
• Fixed an issue when pressing Control+NVDA+number row in Skype Preview where it did nothing or played error tones.
• When checking for updates in Settings/Update and security/Windows Update, update progress messages such as "downloading" are announced once instead of repeated as percentage changes.

Enjoy the new add-on release.

//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.09.1

Hi all,

I'm delighted to announce the release of Windows 10 App Essentials 16.09.1, a minor bug fix release for WinTenApps 16.09.x.

Changelog:

• Appearance of suggestions for search fields is now brailled (mostly for apps such as Settings).
• NVDA no longer announces "read-only" for Calendar's appointment name field and Mail's message content.
• In Maps, fixed an issue where one could not use TAB key to move between controls.

Enjoy.
//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.09

Dear current and prospective Windows 10 users,

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.09 is now available. This release brings improved support for search fields with suggestions, enhancements for Weather and Skype Preview apps and others. Also, a new contributor has joined the team.

Important: For best results, please use NVDA 2016.2.1 or later, or if using Anniversary Update (version 1607), please use NVDA 2016.3 or later. Also, support for Windows 10 RTM (Version 1507/build 10240) from this add-on will end on January 2017.

Changelog:

• Please welcome Derek Riemer (@derekriemer), a student from University of Colorado at Boulder and a contributor to NVDA to the development team.
• In certain search fields, suggestions will appear as you enter search terms. NVDA will now notify you via sound when suggestions appear. You can also use up and down arrow keys to move through suggestions. Examples of this enhancement include search field in Settings app. The next version will include braille messages for when suggestions appear.
• In Skype Preview app, reduced verbosity of chat messages, as well as ability to move navigator object to a chat item when Control+NVDA+number row is pressed just like Skype for Desktop.
• Weather app support has seen improvements, including recognition of tabs and ability to use up and down arrow keys to read forecast for each day (contributed by Derek Riemer).

Enjoy the new release.

//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.08.1

Dear current and prospective users of Windows 10:

I'm delighted to announce the release of Windows 10 app Essentials 16.08.1. This release includes localization updates and initial support for Skype Preview app.

Changelog:

• New and updated translations.
• Initial support for Skype Preview app, including announcement of who is typing and partial return of Control+NvDA+number row commands to read chat history.

Enjoy.
//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.08 (Anniversary Celebratory Edition)

Hi current and prospective Windows 10 users,

I'm delighted to announce the immediate release of Windows 10 app Essentials 16.08 (aka Anniversary Celebratory Edition). In addition to providing basic support for Skype Preview app, this release includes fixes and workarounds for Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

Changelog:

• Basic support for Skype Preview (UWP) app through announcement of who is typing while using the app.
• In Settings app, when combo box items are changed, NVDA will no longer announce items multiple times.
• Added support for new Cortana command Windows+Shift+C).

Enjoy the new release. Thanks.
//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.07

Hi NVDA users using Windows 10 or thinking about upgrading to it:

I'm delighted to announce Windows 10 App Essentials version 16.07. This release includes fixes in preparation for Windows 10 Anniversary Update scheduled for August 2nd.

Changelog:

• Laid the foundation for localization into other languages. Localized versions will be included in version 16.08 or later.
• Newer version of Microsoft Edge (part of Anniversary Update) is supported.
• Cortana listening mode command has changed in Insider build 14383 (it is now Windows+Shift+C).

Thanks.
//JL

Windows 10 App Essentials 16.06.1

Welcome to Windows 10 App Essentials 16.06.1, the first release of this add-on managed by GitHub.

Overview: Windows 10 App Essentials (WinTenApps for short) is a collection of enhancements and fixes for users of Windows 10. Currently it provides support for various apps, workarounds and other features.

About this release: 16.06.1 is the first add-on release to be done from GitHub. From this time forward, all releases will happen from GitHub.

Changelog since 16.06:

• Redstone version of Calculator is supported.
• Notifications from Edge are now announced.