Hi, I agree with David. Change is not often welcome even though it is inevitable. There are those who are pioneers breaking new ground, testing the waters, and settling the frontiers. There are those who wait for the lawlessness to subside and/or for the cities to mature and quote, "get civilized". There are the many that are somewhere in the continuum called the middle ground. In my opinion, we need them all. If it weren't for the pioneers, the glitches and problems would likely never be determined, and progress would be slow and even more frustrating than it often is. If it weren't for the "wait and see" or "play it safe" people, the problems probably just wouldn't bother to be fixed. Myself, I prefer a more constructive feedback model than a complaining or exaggeration of the issues model, but that's just me.
There you go. That's my philosophical ramblings for the month. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Oct 9, 2014, at 3:46 PM, David Chittenden <[email protected]> wrote: > People are often uncomfortable with change. Therefore, there is a tendancy to > focus on the negatives rather than the positives. > > In my opinion, there is also a subset of people who are not happy unless they > are complaining about something. These people do a good job of confusing the > issue for those who are more timid about change. > > Personally, I absolutely love the braille input (which I now use to write > almost everything, including this email and my work files), and I really like > the changes Apple has finally made with the calendar app. In addition to what > I previously wrote about location, travel time, and custom future event > scheduling, one can have calendar launch Apple Maps for GPS mapping > navigation during the travel time. It is very cool. > > David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA > Email: [email protected] > Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 10 Oct 2014, at 08:07, Christopher Hallsworth <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Hi all >> >> I know we use our devices whatever ways suit us, but I struggle to >> understand just why people won't update until bugs are fixed, with no >> specific rhyme or reason at all. But being an Apple fan I'm bound to not >> understand this. Sure I would like to see bugs fixed along with the rest of >> you, but I learn to live every day with the bugs and workarounds if any >> exist. >> >> >> Sent from my laptop >> >>> On 09/10/2014 14:16, Cheryl Homiak 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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