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ClaroPDF is an accessible PDF reader with many annotation options. The app uses text-to-speech to read any text based PDF . The app also includes numerous annotations options including highlighting, text boxes, underline, strikeout, shapes, and images. ClaroPDF includes a simple design that matches the interface of iOS 7 . Unfortunately, there is no full screen option that hides all controls so you can better focus on your document. To start reading a PDF you can use the open-in feature of many other apps or import a document using Dropbox. Then you can use a number of high quality text-to-speech voices to read the document at up to 240 words per minute. It would be nice to see the maxim speaking rate increased to around 400 word per minutes for people who are able to understand high rates of speech. To start reading the document you can just tap on a word a press the play button. Currently in version 1.2.6 there is a bug that causes layout issues with certain documents. The issue ...

Don Johnston’s powerful word prediction software, Co:Writer , has made its way to iOS . The newly released Co:Writer app works with the iPhone , iPad, and iPod Touch . It is important to note that the Co:Writer app has multiple different variations depending on your dialect. For example, there is a separate app for British and United States English. To start using the powerful word prediction built into the app you can simply start typing. A bar appears on top of the keyboard with five suggested words based on what you are typing. On the iPhone and iPod Touch some longer words are cut off in the predication bar because of the smaller screen. Tapping on a word inserts it into the document. As each word is added it is spoken aloud with text-to-speech. The word prediction is helpful for struggling writers and spellers. The word prediction can help a writer who  doesn't  know the spelling of a word by spelling the word if you can type the first few letters. Once you have complete...