Actually, ever since iOS8, I use the iPad mini more than my iPod touch, because for one thing I have Alex, and for another, the iPod is slower than an iPod 4 with iOs6.
Sent from my iPad > 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. >>>>> Check our home page that day for the article link >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my laptop >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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