hi there That's really interesting. The only thing I can figure is that you got your calibration set right, and I didn't. Maybe it has something to do with getting it set wrong, and The iPhone won't change it once it gets set. That's the only thing I can figure. I have tried starting over, but it didn't work.
Gigi Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2014, at 8:35 AM, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected]> wrote: > > it is working on my iPad my iPhone 5 s and my iPhone 6+ > >> -- >> Cheryl >> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper thrown in the trash! >> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >> His joy for my despairing tears! >> And now, every day: >> "This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: >> The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; >> his mercies never come to an end; >> they are new every morning; >> great is your faithfulness." >> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) > > >> On Oct 9, 2014, at 8:26 AM, Eugenia Firth <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi Cheryl >> Which device is working okay for the braille input? I have a 5S iPhone, and >> that is the one I'm having trouble getting it to work on. I don't have an >> iPad, unfortunately. At least, not yet! Hey, I have been saying I was going >> to get one of those forever. I still haven't done it. I'm trying to talk my >> husband into getting one for his birthday which is coming up in November, >> but he says he's not ready yet. >> Gigi >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 9, 2014, at 8:16 AM, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> let me just say: yes, there are bugs. However, I am using my iPad and both >>> iPhones every day just as I have always use them. Do I have to do a few >>> little work arounds? Yes. But still, I am using all of my devices with >>> braille, with speech, with dictation and Siri and everything else and with >>> the addition of braille input right from the screen without using a >>> third-party app. So yes, I would like to see the bugs addressed and fixed, >>> but no, I do not find any of my devices have become nonfunctional or so >>> difficult to use that I have abandoned their normal daily, all day long, >>> constant place in my life!this is not to minimize the problems people are >>> having; I would just like to bring a little bit of perspective to this >>> issue.by the way, it seems ironic to me; I could not for the life of me use >>> MBraille and now I am enjoying the screen input of braille and people who >>> could use MBraille are having problems. I have no idea why this is >>> happeningi but well I know it isn't really funny for those who can't use >>> the braille input,it does seem a little ironic to me. But believe me, I am >>> hoping for relief for those who cannot use the built in braille input as >>> soon as possible! >>> >>>> -- >>>> Cheryl >>>> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >>>> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper thrown in the trash! >>>> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >>>> His joy for my despairing tears! >>>> And now, every day: >>>> "This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: >>>> The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; >>>> his mercies never come to an end; >>>> they are new every morning; >>>> great is your faithfulness." >>>> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >>> >>> >>>> On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:43 AM, Eugenia Firth <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi there >>>> I don't think the bugs are that bad. If I lose VoiceOver, and sometimes >>>> when I press the home key when getting out of an app it happens, I just >>>> tell Siri to turn VoiceOver off then tell her to turn it back on again. >>>> The other thing has to do with the music coming on when you use two finger >>>> double tap to answer the phone or other things, too. I just do it again, >>>> and the music most of the tine shuts up. The other annoying one is when a >>>> link or button refuses to work. Most of the time I can get it to work with >>>> flicking up or down and then double tapping, (it was suggested on this >>>> list.) Sometimes it works if you locate it on the screen and split tap. >>>> Usually, I can find a work around. BARD Mobile has a few annoyances like >>>> jumping out of the app when downloading files. And finally, if you have >>>> been waiting for the Braille keyboard, I cant get it to work, even though >>>> I was fast with mBraille. >>>> >>>> I haven't yet written Apple Accessibility because I haven't had the time, >>>> and I think they probably know by now all these little annoyances. I am >>>> confident they will fix them soon with the next updates. I am not one of >>>> these people that gets hysterical about annoyances on an update. when you >>>> get your iPhone 6 plus it will be under IOS 8, I believe. >>>> >>>> Gigi >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Oct 8, 2014, at 9:24 PM, Cheree Heppe <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I had been waiting to upgrade my phone for some time and did choose the >>>>> 6plus. The phone isn't here yet, but feels like a mini, mini in my hand. >>>>> I did test to see if it would fit in my pocket -- and it did. >>>>> I have not upgraded my current phone to IOS 8 due to multiple bug >>>>> warnings from a number of blind people around here. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my IPhone 4S >>>>> >>>>> On 8 Oct 2014, at 13:00, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> No, the bugs aren't all ironed out but I for one wasn't expecting that >>>>> this soon. As for never wanting to own a 6+ and not being crazy about the >>>>> 6, that's opinion to which we are al entitled. I am enjoying my 6+, with >>>>> iOS8 despite the bugs, imensely and the reason many different phones are >>>>> available and sell well is because people's likes and dislikes are >>>>> diverse. I realize a lot of people feel the 6+ is too large and that >>>>> certainly is a valid opinion; for myself, I would upgrade my remaining 5S >>>>> to a 6+ now if I could which is probably minority opinion but proves the >>>>> diversity of people's responses. As for bending, I am not expecting that >>>>> to happen, but if it does I have Apple Care and wil request a replacement >>>>> just as I would for any other product. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Cheryl >>>>> >>>>> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >>>>> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper >>>>> thrown in the trash! >>>>> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >>>>> His joy for my despairing tears! >>>>> And now, every day: >>>>> "This I call to mind, >>>>> and therefore I have hope: >>>>> The steadfast love of the Lord >>>>> never ceases; >>>>> his mercies never come to an end; >>>>> they are new every morning; >>>>> great is your faithfulness." >>>>> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Oct 8, 2014, at 1:24 PM, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Has Apple ironed out the bugs in iOS 8 yet? And, is the 6+ bending under >>>>>> pressure still a problem? Is it going to be a disaster for Apple? I've >>>>>> held both iPhone sixes, and I would never buy a 6+. In fact, I'm not too >>>>>> crazy about the six either. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my IPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Oct 8, 2014, at 1:50 PM, Christopher Hallsworth >>>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It's official, Apple confirms October 16th special event: 'It's been >>>>>>> way too long' >>>>>>> by MacDailyNews >>>>>>> [cfsp key="adsense_336x280"]It's official: Apple's invitation to media >>>>>>> outlets has confirmed they will be holding a special media event on >>>>>>> October 16, 2014. >>>>>>> No word, yet, on whether Appel will attempt a live streaming broadcast >>>>>>> of the event. If so, hopefully, it'll go better than their last attempt. >>>>>>> Rumors and speculation call for new iPads, including a svelte new >>>>>>> A8-powered iPad Air with Touch ID, and new Macs, including the >>>>>>> possibility of a new 27-inch iMac with Retina display and maybe even a >>>>>>> new Mac mini. >>>>>>> Also expected is the public release of OS X Yosemite, so we all finally >>>>>>> get some Continuity into our lives between our Macs and iPhones, iPad, >>>>>>> and iPod touches. >>>>>>> And, as always, the possibility of "one more thing" looms. >>>>>>> MacDailyNews will offer live notes that day starting at 10am PDT/1pm >>>>>>> EDT. 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