RE: Bard jail

[Merv Keck]

I've done that more than once when reading short books. BARD has increased my 
number when I have asked them to give me more books. I rarely only read an 
average of 350 a year though.
And I use other sources besides BARD such as Bookshare and Audible.
Merv


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 9:18 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Bard jail

Which is an insanely generous number as one would have to read 3 and a third 
books a day to read 100 books in a month.

Richard

 Live long and prosper


Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Russ 
Kiehne
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 6:13 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Bard jail

With the bard mobile app, you are only allowed to download 100 books each month.

-Original Message-
From: sherrywells1...@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 6:01 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Bard jail

There is no limit to how many BARD books you can download.  I know someone who 
has downloaded hundreds.  If some of your books are not playing, there is 
another problem.

Sherry Wells

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Jenifer 
Barr
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 8:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Bard jail

Thanks Richard. I looked in the terms and conditions. I didn't see anything 
pertaining to my situation. I guess I haddownloaded too many books and now some 
of them won't play. lol. i didn't see anything written about a limit. 
Oops?

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> On Feb 28, 2020, at 8:46 AM, Richard Turner 
> 
> wrote:
>
> I for one have no idea what you are talking about.
> If you are talking about BARD Mobile from the National Library 
> Service, their terms and conditions are what one has to agree to to 
> use the service.
> If you have questions about their policy or what you have done to get 
> on their bad side, write:
> nlsdownl...@loc.gov
>
>
>
>
> Richard
>
>  Live long and prosper
>
>
> Check out my web site at: 
> https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.turner42.com
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> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 5:27 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Bard jail
>
> Hi all. For those of you that have been in Bard jail... if I delete a 
> book when I'm done, will that allow another one to be authorized?
> Where can I find these terms and conditions that explains how not to be 
> naughty? lol.
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RE: From Apple Insider: 'Ring's app caught spying on users, sharing data with third-parties By Mike Peterson Tuesday, January 28, 2020,

[Merv Keck]

This is no surprise. Isn't Android French for Please Hack my phone?


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Mr. Ed
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 5:41 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: From Apple Insider: 'Ring's app caught spying on users, sharing 
data with third-parties By Mike Peterson Tuesday, January 28, 2020,

There watching you so smile real big. 
Mr. Ed

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Steve Matzura
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 3:50 PM
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Subject: Re: From Apple Insider: 'Ring's app caught spying on users, sharing 
data with third-parties By Mike Peterson Tuesday, January 28, 2020,

Oh I just absolutely love that tag! Article's pretty great, too (LOL). 
Just what we need to hear, in light of what we already know and probably 
suspect.


On 1/28/2020 3:56 PM, Richard Turner wrote:
> Amazon's Ring for Android app is loaded with third-party trackers 
> harvesting a "plethora" of customer data, a new investigation claims 
> -and an Amazon engineer for the product wants it completely shut down. 
> The Electronic Frontier Foundation has discovered that third-party 
> tracking software within the Ring doorbell app is sending customer 
> data to four analytics and marketing companies, including Facebook, 
> Google, MixPanel and AppsFlyer. That data includes personally 
> identifiable information such as names and private IP addresses. 
> Facebook, for example, is alerted when users open the Ring app, as 
> well as when they perform certain device actions. Mobile analytics 
> company AppsFlyer is sent a similar mix of data, but also receives 
> information collected from a device's sensors including its gyroscope 
> and magnetometer. The information sent to MixPanel, another data 
> analytics firm, includes a user's full name, email address, device 
> data and app settings. While Ring also sends data to Google's 
> Crashalytics service, the EFF wasn't able to determine the extent of 
> the sharing in the report published on Tuesday . The EFF points out 
> that even small bits of user data can be combined by tracking firms to 
> create a larger picture of a user's digital habits. That "fingerprint" 
> could allow third-party companies to surveil what users are doing 
> across various apps and devices. Importantly, the nonprofit group 
> claims that this tracking is taking place without a user's knowledge, 
> consent or ability to disable it.
> The data collected is sent over encrypted HTTPS and is delivered in a 
> way that eludes analysis, the EFF said. The investigation's 
> methodology included observing that data flow via man-in-the-middle 
> techniques, a tactic often used by hackers to intercept internet traffic.
> Since the EFF investigation focused on Ring's Android app, it isn't 
> clear whether the iOS version has similar privacy risks.
> Apple's App Store Review Guidelines do include provisions that protect 
> users from many data collection practices, however.
> In light of the potential for abuse and other privacy risks, at least 
> one Amazon engineer is calling for the smart doorbell company to be 
> shut down. "The deployment of connected home security cameras that 
> allow footage to be queried centrally are simply not compatible with a 
> free society.
> The privacy issues are not fixable with regulation and there is no 
> balance that can be struck," said Max Eliaser in a Medium post . "Ring 
> should be shut down immediately and not brought back.
> Repeat offender This isn't the first time Ring has been in the 
> spotlight for alleged privacy blunders. In 2019, The Intercept 
> reported that both engineers and executives at Ring had "highly 
> privileged access" to live feeds from customer cameras.
> And earlier this month, Ring fired four employees who had allegedly 
> abused that access to spy on customers. Privacy advocates have also 
> raised concerns about Ring's links to law enforcement , as well as the 
> potential implementation of facial recognition in a platform already 
> beset by surveillance and privacy controversies. .
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RE: Disney Plus accessibility and described movies

[Merv Keck]

I was hoping for the older material myself. Even if it was not described. 
Merv


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Patti 
Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 12:34 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Disney Plus accessibility and described movies

I read this morning that there is AD on some of the content but that it buffers 
a lot on the Apple TV.  This would be unacceptable for me if I'm paying ofr 
something.
Being its so new I think I'll wait a while before I think about getting it.  
Also hope they include older Disney fare, there is some now  but I want 40s 50s 
and 60s stuff. And a lo of it.
Patti

On 11/12/19, Wayne Merritt  wrote:
> Greetings. AS the subject says, I am wondering if there are any early 
> adopters of the Disney Plus service/app, how accessible it is with 
> VoiceOver, and how many movies/shows are audio described? This is a 
> new streaming service starting today which is competitively priced at
> $6.99 US I believe. Disney has several major properties including 
> their own content, Pixar, Star Wars, Marval, and others I'm 
> forgetting. They also have content and shows from National Geographic, 
> which is also appealing. Considering they are priced below NetFlix, it 
> is a tempting offer, provided there's a fair amount of described 
> content.
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RE: Reminders App is it me or it?

[Merv Keck]

Oh cool. I live by my reminders. I really do. Smile! I  even have started 
making categories.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Robin 
Frost
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 12:02 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Reminders App is it me or it?

 

Hi,

First Mr. Apple Accessibility tried to tell me a work around was to use the 
calendar.  I was like I don’t want to use the calendar oy.

So after holding 

I have good news from Apple Accessibility. So in order to make those three 
pickers appear for setting the month, date and year of your reminder turn 
remind me at a time off then all things being equal those boxes should appear. 
Once set to desired day you can turn on remind me at a time and you’ll be good 
to go. If it fails for anyone do report back. I only did it on an existing 
reminder that we were editing for this test case. But I’ll try to create a 
whole new one to see if I can do it when Mr. Apple wasn’t watching over me.

I hope that helps.

Take good care.

Robin

 

 

From: Richard Turner 

Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 11:15 AM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Subject: Re: Reminders App is it me or it?

 

I think the app has become rather complicated. I use Siri if I am going to set 
a reminder.

I'd call Apple Accessibility and see if they can make sense out of it.

Good luck,

 

 

 

 

Richard

"Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." 

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On Nov 4, 2019, at 8:00 AM, Robin Frost mailto:robin...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

Hi,

I’m running iOS 13.2 on an iPhone 11 Pro Max.

 

It used to be when making a reminder if you turned on remind me at a time you’d 
have 3 different pickers one for month, day and year each.  Now I’m only seeing 
one that’s going day by day. Am I missing something in the editing of the 
details of a reminder here or is it broken? I miss my three separate pickers.

Thanks in advance.

Take good care.

Robin

 

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RE: Reminders App is it me or it?

[Merv Keck]

I am now seeing this as well since updating to 13.2. I will send a feedback 
report to Apple but was wondering if this is being seen by others as well. I 
depend daily on my multiple reminders and liked the new picker boxes.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Robin 
Frost
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 11:00 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Reminders App is it me or it?

 

Hi,

I’m running iOS 13.2 on an iPhone 11 Pro Max.

 

It used to be when making a reminder if you turned on remind me at a time you’d 
have 3 different pickers one for month, day and year each.  Now I’m only seeing 
one that’s going day by day. Am I missing something in the editing of the 
details of a reminder here or is it broken? I miss my three separate pickers.

Thanks in advance.

Take good care.

Robin

 

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RE: Is there an app that replaces MoneyReader?

[Merv Keck]

I’m not planning on upgrading my 8+ until spring of 2021 or Fall 2020 at the 
earliest. If Money Reader is not back I use US currency and not a lot of that 
anymore. I rarely carry cash these days. I tested the latest Seeing a I which I 
think is 3.2.2 but I may be mistaken. I found it to be absolutely 100% adequate 
for my  needs. I have no plans and even less desire to subscribe to a money 
reading app as long as Seeing A I can give me what I need for free.

Merv

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Paul and 
Paula Jordan
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 10:43 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Is there an app that replaces MoneyReader?

 

My money reader works flawlessly.  Hope that doesn’t change! SMILEY.

God bless!

Paula and Garçon

 

From: 'Karen Delzer' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2019 3:03 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Is there an app that replaces MoneyReader?

 

If we've already got Money Reader, will it still work?

Karen
At 09:21 AM 10/2/2019, you wrote:

I find that eyenote works just fine.  It is free.  

Sent from my iPhone 8 



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I am looking for an app to identify currency now that MoneyReader is not 
available in the app store. Does anyone know of a good app that will replace 
MoneyReader? Thank you.
Best,
-Earlene
 

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RE: Replacement for Plantronics voyager edge?

[Merv Keck]

My Edge is at least three years old now and working great. In fact I ran it 
through the washer and dryer twice so far. 
Merv


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
Cristobal Muñoz
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 1:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Replacement for Plantronics voyager edge?

Yeah, that's the thing that sucks about a lot of these devices.
The Voyager Edge I first had began to conk out on me after 13 months. Surprise 
surprise, it was no longer under warranty at that time.
My 5200 is still going strong two years later so that's good, but true, paying 
a not so insignificant amount for any of these devices just to have to 
continuously replace them after only a couple of years or whatever is terrible. 
Basically, you're endlessly paying anywhere from $40 to $70 a year in a faux 
subscription cost.
Meanwhile, I've had a trusty pare of Bose sports inline mic headphones with a 
good old 3.55 MM jack for going on 7 years now and they're still going strong. 
Apple and all these companies pump up the wonders and convenience of Bluetooth, 
but what they don’t' say is that it's just another means for them to get you to 
always have to open your wallet as well. 
But anyway... the Plantronics 5200 is a solid earpiece. 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2019 10:58 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Replacement for Plantronics voyager edge?

They all use a built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, I have never seen a 
Bluetooth headset, especially not such a small one, which had any sort of 
replaceable battery.
That is why I don't buy super-expensive headsets like the Airpods or $300 or 
$400 Bluetooth speakers, they have a lifespan of 3 or 4 years at the very most 
and then the batteries won't hold a lot of charge any more and you have to 
replace them.
That is of course if they last that long. I bought my wife a Power Beats 
Bluetooth headset or whatever the one is called which has earbuds and is 
connected with a sort of cable/wire. It was not exactly cheap and after less 
than 2 years it refused to charge any more even though she is very careful with 
her stuff and when plugging in or unplugging the charge cable. Of course by 
that time there is no more warranty and you can throw the thing away, all in 
all it is disappointing.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Brian K. 
Lingard
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2019 10:15 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Replacement for Plantronics voyager edge?

Dear Sieghard Weitzel && List:
Do the Plantronics 5200 UC headphones use a replaceable battery or one that is 
built-in, tried to check the link you gave, but it had no description.
Brian K. Lingard


From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 12:52 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Replacement for Plantronics voyager edge?

But just to be clear, the USB dongle is nothing but a Bluetooth receiver, it 
does not actually plug in and transmit via 2.4 GHz like the Logitech H800 which 
you can use in Bluetooth mode or 2.4 GHz wireless mode.
If you have a laptop with Bluetooth then you would actually spend money 
unnecessarily since the Bluetooth USB dongle doesn't do anything you couldn't 
do anyway.
If you have a desktop and you want to use it for that it's different, but you 
could actually buy cheaper Bluetooth USB dongles than what the UC version costs 
extra.

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Petty
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2019 7:58 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Replacement for Plantronics voyager edge?

I purchased a Plantronics VOYAGER- 5200-UC in July from Amazon. It is larger 
than the earlier models. Even so, the audio quality is especially good. I 
checked other Plantronics models and one from Sennheiser before finally 
locating this model; their user audio quality was not as good (earpiece volume 
could never be set to an acceptable level. I also had complaints about 
background noise with these other units.

The VOYAGER- 5200-UC has great user audio level and the microphone level and 
audio quality must be good; the people I talk to using the earpiece give me 
good reports. This model has a nice carrying case with a good cradle for the 
earpiece. This particular earpiece comes with a USB dongle so you may also use 
the earpiece with a desktop or notebook computer. 

The unit is large and very few people will think you're talking to yourself as 
you walk down a street using the device. A positive point for it being such a 
large device.

Here's the Amazon link for the model I purchased:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G49I2FA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1#

I also purchased an add on improved ear tip produced by another manufacturer; 
CHOCKALOTTA 1-Pack in-Ear Tip Adapter Mount for 

RE: product channel not working on Seeing AI

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I keep my light on all the time. I do this because I have extreme light 
sensitivity so my apartment is very dark as often as I am able to have it. And 
I find that it performs better when I keep the light on. Battery usage is not 
an issue for me because I keep it plugged in at home and I have several battery 
packs with me when I am away at all times.

I generally use this app daily and although I have noticed some degradation 
over the past year I can honestly say that it is still my go to app for product 
scans as well as short text.

I used to have a Quest but it quit a year ago and I didn’t bother getting it 
fixed because it was already giving me issues with quality before it quit.

One thing I find that helps is if I have an issue while doing a product scan or 
a short text is if it refuses to read I tap the pause button then the resume 
button in the app. Then it seems to get new life and where it once was not 
scanning it will quite often scan successfully or read the short text a little 
better.

Hope that helps.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 4:46 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: product channel not working on Seeing AI

 

For what it is worth, try going into Menu, settings, and turning off the manage 
lighting. 

I did that and the bar code response time is more like what it used to be.

Perhaps the recent update changed something with how much light it needs.

Or, the surfaces you are dealing with are more reflective, or something...

Also, please go in and provide feedback so they know what is happening.

It cannot be fixed if they do not know about it.

 

Richard 

 

Always look out for #1, and be careful not to step in #2. 

 





On Aug 26, 2019, at 1:22 PM, Robin Frost mailto:robin...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

Hi,

Yes I am having similar issues of late and I’m also finding the short text 
channel to be less responsive than it once was. Pity as it was a very useful 
app at the start for me.

And yes I have reported my experiences to Microsoft via social media and other 
channels as well.

Take good care.

Robin

 

From: Dan 

Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 3:24 PM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Subject: product channel not working on Seeing AI

 

Is anyone else having trouble getting the product channel to actually recognize 
a barcode and complete the process?  I can find the barcode and the app beeps 
very fast but never accepts the barcode and identifies the item.

 

Thanks.

 

 

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RE: What 3words, The app that can save your life

[Merv Keck]

I was curious about that myself. My three words changed at least five times 
even though I never moved an inch. I wouldn’t know which three words to give 
and how they would find me if the words kept changing.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Vivian 
Conger
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 9:52 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: What 3words, The app that can save your life

 

That’s what I found out too.  Last night the 3 words were trendy, melt, and 
rent and tonight they were closer, dart and like.

 

I’d love to know how the police would know exactly where you are if the words 
keep changing.

 

Vivian and Sallie

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Cris 
Ali
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 5:04 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: What 3words, The app that can save your life

 

By the way, the three words for any particular address are not perminent. They 
change quite frequently. For this reason, before you give a three words address 
to any one, one has to check the three words at the time they need to determine 
their exact location. For example, if the three words address to your backyard 
now is cat.dog.bird, after half an hour the words could become, car.shop.mouse. 
This is what I noticed, so please correct me if you have a different experience.

 

Regards

 

Cris

 

 

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On Aug 16, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Vivian Conger mailto:blazie.g...@gmail.com> > wrote:

I also installed it and found out what 3 words are for my house.  I will see if 
my police department has it and uses it.

 

I didn’t notice the duplicate English USA but if it was there, I just selected 
the first one I came to.

 

Vivian and Sallie

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Mike 
B.
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:35 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: What 3words, The app that can save your life

 

Hi Robin,

 

I installed it and it seems to be accessible to some degree, but there are 
buttons that are not described and I'm not sure what they do.  Also when 
choosing your language English United States is there twice and it's not clear 
which one you're supposed to select.  This is not the only language that has 
double choices.  No, I haven't used it, per say, I'll try it if I get lost 
between my man-cave and the bedroom!  LOL  LOL  

 

Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.  Go dodgers!
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Usually, the reason is that 
somebody screwed up.

- Original Message - 

From: Robin Frost   

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:47 PM

Subject: Re: What 3words, The app that can save your life

 

Have you used it? Is it accessible? I’ll have a look now for fun.

Robin

 

From: Mike B. 

Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:18 PM

To: VIPhone 

Subject: What 3words, The app that can save your life

 

Howdy y'all,

 

I came across this and thought it was worth sharing.  This app is in the App 
Store.

 

From: Allan 

 

What3words: The app that can save your life

 

By Duncan Leatherdale 
BBC News

 

Firefighter at fire with what3words grid showing location nameImage copyright 
What3words 
Image caption 
What3words divides the world into 57 trillion squares, each with a unique 
three-word address 

 

Police have urged everyone to download a smartphone app they say has already 
saved several lives. What is it and how does it work?

 

Kicked. Converged. Soccer.

 

These three randomly chosen words saved Jess Tinsley and her friends after they 
got lost in a forest on a dark, wet night.

 

They had planned a five-mile circular stroll through the 4,900 acre (2,000 
hectare) woodland Hamsterley Forest, in County Durham, on Sunday evening, but 
after three hours they were hopelessly lost.

 

"We were in a field and had no idea where we were," the 24-year-old care worker 
from Newton Aycliffe said.

 

"It was absolutely horrendous. I was joking about it and trying to laugh 
because I knew if I didn't laugh I would cry."

 

Picture of Jess Tinsley and her Jess and her friend in forestImage copyright 
Jess Tinsley 
Image caption 
Jess Tinsley dialled 999 after getting lost - and was told to download an app 
to her smartphone 

 

At 22:30 BST they found a spot with phone signal and dialled 999.

 

"One of the first things the call-handler told us to do was download the 
what3words app," Ms Tinsley said.

 

"I had never heard of it."

 

Within a minute of its download, the police said they knew where the group was 
and the soaked and freezing walkers were swiftly found by the Teesdale and 
Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team.

 

Hamsterley Forest
Image caption 
Hamsterley 

RE: will be sending back my Logitech keyboard

[Merv Keck]

You should consider the Logitech K480. It is easy to pair. Big and heavy 
compared to the 780. Has no dongle. Also has no numeric keypad if you want one 
of those. But if you don't need a numeric keypad it is only about $22 and can 
be used on 3 devices. I use mine with the iPhone, iPad Pro, and Apple TV.
Merv


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Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 8:54 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: will be sending back my logitech keyboard

Hi to all.  I just tried out my new wireless/ bluetooth keyboard  and it 
doesn't work at all.  I turned on the switch and I plugged in my USB dongle.  I 
got nothing at all.  I then unplugged my dongle and tried to pair it to my 
iPhone via bluetooth, and nothing again.  I bought this keyboard to help me 
with typing on my iPhone.  I'm going to talk to apple because I think my phone 
is broken.  I went into settings and tried to get my phone to where I don't 
have to keep typing in my passcode everytime my phone locks itself and even 
though I typed in my passcode and changed the setting to off, it didn't take.
If it weren't for the fact that I need a phone to make and receive calls, I'd 
sell it for whatever money I could get.  The only good thing about my phone is 
the quality of phone calls.  I like that very much.
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RE: The truth about what's actually good and bad about Apple News+, Apple Insider, Front Page News

[Merv Keck]

I've been hooked on Apple News Plus since it became available. The crashing at 
first was a pain. I haven't had a crash in weeks though just as they stated it 
does seem to be fixed. Both the Plus and the free News seems to learn my 
preferences and my news is becoming very customized. 
When I was sighted I read a lot of magazines. I began to lose the ability back 
in 2007 and haven't read a magazine since 2011. It feels great to be reading 
many of my favorite guitar and tech magazines once again. I know some are 
available in audio through a variety of accessible libraries. But many times 
they are months behind and abridged. It is great being back on the cutting 
edge. Even though I miss being able to drool over the graphically intensive 
full page ads.
One issue I do have that I need to call Apple about is that all of my Magazines 
always state dollars in British pounds. Since I live in Florida I find that 
puzzling. And I wonder if that is normal for all Plus subscribers or if I need 
to change something. I looked in all my News settings and didn't see anything. 
I just find it odd.
Merv


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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: The truth about what's actually good and bad about Apple News+, Apple 
Insider, Front Page News

AppleInsider - FrontPage News - Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 6:52 AM

The truth about what's actually good and bad about Apple News+

It's been hugely hyped and roundly criticized, but after more than a month's 
intensive use, Apple News+ has proved to have very specific good and bad 
features. Before you sign up, or before you cancel, here's a true Pro/Con list 
for Apple News+.

Somewhere between Apple's hype and everyone else's criticisms, lies the truth 
about the Apple News+ service. Any service's quality and worth is always going 
to be subjective. Yet still there are definite pluses and minuses which can 
help you reach the only important issue that matters -whether Apple News+ is 
right for you.

AppleInsider has already looked at alternatives and we've even shown you how to 
create your own news service, but this time we're strictly concerned about the 
good and the bad of Apple News+ after more than a month of testing.

So whether you've only seen Apple boasting about its brilliance, or you've 
heard criticism that Apple News+ isn't as good as its third-party predecessor, 
Texture, here are the facts.

Comparing with Texture
Let's get Texture out of the way first. This was an app and a service whereby 
you could read magazines and newspapers on various devices. Apple bought it, 
shut down the Windows side, then rebranded it, and worked Texture into its 
existing Apple News service to create Apple News+.

The general consensus is that Texture was better. It is certainly true that a 
cross-platform service is better for us all than one solely reserved for Apple 
devices. 
 
Yet there's also been a claim that Texture's navigation, how you found the 
magazines you wanted, was better than it is now on Apple News+. We don't buy 
that because we've found some oddities in how Texture cataloged its magazines. 
Mind you, Apple News+ has exactly the same problems.
Where it's simply wrong to say that Texture was better, is in the number of 
magazines you could read. Both Texture and the new Apple service have boasted 
hundreds of magazines, but in Texture's case it was pretty close to exactly 200.
While the magazines included on both Texture and the new Apple service vary by 
region -and Texture had two tiers of subscription offering different sets of 
titles -we have tried comparing them. It looks to us as if Texture had around 
22 magazine titles that Apple News+ does not, and Apple News+ has about 75 
titles that Texture didn't. 

Apple has added more titles to do with music, art, technology and sport. Its 
most significant additions are Scientific American plus BBC titles such as its 
science and gardening ones. The magazines it has lost since Texture closed 
include pretty big titles such as Smithsonian and GQ Style.
Yet Apple News+ has GQ. And while it doesn't have Martha Stewart Weddings, it 
has Martha Stewart Living. You can expect publishers who are trying out one 
title will bring in their others if the service is successful enough.

The good
Apple News+ will be an Apple Music-like success and not a Ping-like failure 
only if there is enough in it for enough people to enjoy enough. The range of 
titles, the way you read them, the whole experience is crucial and Apple
News+ has a lot going for it. 

Firstly, every magazine has both its own topic page and its issues. The topic 
page has news stories from the publisher, plus it's headed by not just the 
current magazine, but an entire year's worth of back issues. 
 
Typical magazine pages. Notice the issues at the top, the latest stories down 
below -and, on the left, the hole in Vogue's page because Apple News+ 

RE: Pureflix and Accessibility on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

[Merv Keck]

I don't have kids. And I also stream Hulu, Prime and up until Netflix raised 
their price beginning May 22nd to $12.99 monthly for my Plan I also streamed 
Netflix. I also plan to stream Disney if it is accessible. And I streamed HBO 
when it was free for a year as part of my Community Cable and Internet plan.
Safari is a fair work around for the non-accessible Pureflix app. But once you 
select what you want to watch you have to turn off Voiceover, tap the screen, 
and then turn back on Voiceover once the selection begins.
I'm finding that my iPad Pro 2018 is a pretty good entertainment center.
Merv


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of James 
English
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 6:11 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Pureflix and Accessibility on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

Hello,

The reason I mentioned censorship is because vidangel at least is aimed at 
people who want to dictate what their kids can watch, which I don't believe in. 
I might have got your reasoning wrong, however.

On 4/25/19, Patti Johnson  wrote:
> I was subscribed to this service, not sure I still am though.  I will 
> though send a note to their support team as I too did years ago when I 
> first learned about this service.  Dove channel is also another one 
> which I can't remember my status on that either.
> What is VidAngel?  I never heard of that one.
> We need more family streaming services out there, the more the better, 
> that will show decent entertainment.
> Patti
>
> On 4/25/19, Merv Keck  wrote:
>> I have no idea what censorship has to do with app accessibility. 
>> Pureflix is simply a streaming option like Hulu or Netflix or Acorn. 
>> They offer thousands of movies and shows. Just a different selection 
>> than Netflix.
>> Acorn offers a different selection than Hulu. And soon Disney will 
>> offer a different selection than Apple. And with any luck all will be 
>> accessible on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
>> Merv
>>
>>> On Apr 25, 2019, at 12:50 PM, James English 
>>> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Somebody informed me that VidAngel offered a similar service? Being 
>>> as anti-censorship as I am, I wouldn't know however, but you might 
>>> want to check it out.
>>>
>>>> On 4/25/19, Robert Wright  wrote:
>>>> I pray that they show more compassion then they have in the past. I 
>>>> spoke to them years ago about their web site not being accessible 
>>>> and they showed no interest in making any changes.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If all I have left in this world is God, I have everything!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>>>>
>>>> From: Merv Keck
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 4:15 PM
>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>> Subject: Pureflix and Accessibility on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
>>>>
>>>> HI all,
>>>>
>>>> We recently resub scribed to  Pureflix which is a family streaming
>>>> service
>>>> similar to Netflix. In the past, the app on the iPhone, iPad, and apple
>>>> TV
>>>> have been accessible.  Now, it seems that none of the apps are
>>>> accessible.
>>>> The Web site is still partially accessible, but that is not ideal for
>>>> us
>>>> to
>>>> watch the content.
>>>>
>>>> My reasons for writing are twofold.
>>>>
>>>> First, I would like to know if others on the list who subscribe to
>>>> Pureflix
>>>> have noticed these issues and if there are any workarounds that we
>>>> haven’t
>>>> thought of, although I am pretty sure the answer to this question is
>>>> no.
>>>> Still, it never hurts to ask.
>>>>
>>>> Second, I would like to appeal to other Pureflix subscribers or those
>>>> interested in Pureflix to please join me in e-mailing them expressing
>>>> the
>>>> wish to have their apps be accessible once again.
>>>>
>>>> The issues we are having are these.  On the Apple TV app, we can’t even
>>>> get
>>>> logged in.  On the iPhone and iPad, we can get logged in, but though
>>>> the
>>>> headers read, the actual names of shows or movies are not read, and
>>>> Voiceover just says the word “series” over and over again.
>>>>
>>>> The address you can send your message to is:
>>>> supp...@pureflix.com
>>>&g

Re: Pureflix and Accessibility on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

[Merv Keck]

I have no idea what censorship has to do with app accessibility. Pureflix is 
simply a streaming option like Hulu or Netflix or Acorn. They offer thousands 
of movies and shows. Just a different selection than Netflix. Acorn offers a 
different selection than Hulu. And soon Disney will offer a different selection 
than Apple. And with any luck all will be accessible on the iPhone, iPad, and 
Apple TV.
Merv

> On Apr 25, 2019, at 12:50 PM, James English  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Somebody informed me that VidAngel offered a similar service? Being as
> anti-censorship as I am, I wouldn't know however, but you might want
> to check it out.
> 
>> On 4/25/19, Robert Wright  wrote:
>> I pray that they show more compassion then they have in the past. I spoke to
>> them years ago about their web site not being accessible and they showed no
>> interest in making any changes.
>> 
>> 
>> If all I have left in this world is God, I have
>> everything!
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>> 
>> From: Merv Keck
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 4:15 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Pureflix and Accessibility on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
>> 
>> HI all,
>> 
>> We recently resub scribed to  Pureflix which is a family streaming service
>> similar to Netflix. In the past, the app on the iPhone, iPad, and apple TV
>> have been accessible.  Now, it seems that none of the apps are accessible.
>> The Web site is still partially accessible, but that is not ideal for us to
>> watch the content.
>> 
>> My reasons for writing are twofold.
>> 
>> First, I would like to know if others on the list who subscribe to Pureflix
>> have noticed these issues and if there are any workarounds that we haven’t
>> thought of, although I am pretty sure the answer to this question is no.
>> Still, it never hurts to ask.
>> 
>> Second, I would like to appeal to other Pureflix subscribers or those
>> interested in Pureflix to please join me in e-mailing them expressing the
>> wish to have their apps be accessible once again.
>> 
>> The issues we are having are these.  On the Apple TV app, we can’t even get
>> logged in.  On the iPhone and iPad, we can get logged in, but though the
>> headers read, the actual names of shows or movies are not read, and
>> Voiceover just says the word “series” over and over again.
>> 
>> The address you can send your message to is:
>> supp...@pureflix.com
>> 
>> Thanks for reading, and I hope some of you will join me in this appeal.
>> Merv
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Pureflix and Accessibility on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

[Merv Keck]

HI all,

 

We recently resub scribed to  Pureflix which is a family streaming service
similar to Netflix. In the past, the app on the iPhone, iPad, and apple TV
have been accessible.  Now, it seems that none of the apps are accessible.
The Web site is still partially accessible, but that is not ideal for us to
watch the content.

 

My reasons for writing are twofold.

 

First, I would like to know if others on the list who subscribe to Pureflix
have noticed these issues and if there are any workarounds that we haven't
thought of, although I am pretty sure the answer to this question is no.
Still, it never hurts to ask.

 

Second, I would like to appeal to other Pureflix subscribers or those
interested in Pureflix to please join me in e-mailing them expressing the
wish to have their apps be accessible once again.

 

The issues we are having are these.  On the Apple TV app, we can't even get
logged in.  On the iPhone and iPad, we can get logged in, but though the
headers read, the actual names of shows or movies are not read, and
Voiceover just says the word "series" over and over again.

 

The address you can send your message to is:

supp...@pureflix.com  

 

Thanks for reading, and I hope some of you will join me in this appeal.

Merv

 

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RE: Call for listener contributions

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

This is great news. I passed it along on my Alexa group. The Dot to Dot Podcast 
is very popular with the members over there.

Merv

 

For all things Echo:

main+subscr...@echoing.groups.io  

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Robin 
Christopherson
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 6:37 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Call for listener contributions

 

Dear listers

 

You may know of the daily 'Dot to Dot' podcast on all things Alexa. You can 
obviously also access the skills and features we cover using the Amazon Alexa 
app on your smartphone or tablet, and many of our listeners do do this and even 
send in demos of skills using the app on their smartphones instead of the 
A-lady herself.

 

We’re over 800 episodes now and, if you’d like to know what she can do, then 
please consider subscribing through your favourite podcatching app, or else you 
could use the Alexa app on your phone or just ask any smartspeaker to “Play the 
Dot to Dot podcast” (you may need to speak clearly as I’m afraid it’s not the 
best name for asking for by voice). It’s also available as a daily flash 
briefing if you ask Alexa to “Add the daily five minute skill demo show to my 
flash briefing.” I hope this isn’t off-topic here, but, as I say, you can 
access the vast majority of her skills through your phone, and  you can’t get a 
more massively appropriate and helpful tech for the blind than a smartspeaker.

 

While I’ve got you, I’d dearly love more listener voices for extra variety. We 
have brilliant stalwart contributors but I’m always after fresh blood *smile* 
So if you’d like to do a demo, or if you're not sure how to go about it,, or if 
you’d like suggestions for skills to cover, please drop me a line off-list to 
robin.christopher...@gmail.com  .

 

If you’re already a listener and wouldn’t mind taking a few minutes to review 
it in iTunes (search for "Dot to Dot") or the Alexa skillstore (search for "The 
Daily 5 Minute Skill Demo Show") then I’d really appreciate it. You can also 
follow on Twitter using the hashtag #DTDPod where I often tweet new episodes, 
so a retweet from time to time there would also really help.

 

I really appreciate any help you can give to get the message out. As you probs 
know, it isn’t a vision-impairment-focused show - the Echo is just perfect for 
us but obviously not just for us - so please don’t feel that you need to limit 
any shout outs to your VI friends or groups etc. A daily podcast is a bit of an 
undertaking and seeing listener numbers rise is all the incentive I need to 
keep it going for many moons to come.

 

Thanks all

Robin

 

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Re: Voice dream scanner has been released

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
I also have KNFB and just downloaded Voice DREAm Scanner. I also updated VDR. I 
am totally impressed with Voice Dream Scanner. I was worried that I would be 
disappointed because of all of the hype while it was in beta. Even on the KNFB 
list. In my opinion, after using Voice Dream Scanner on some difficult 
documents that even KNFB would not touch, Voice Dream Scanner is totally worth 
the hype.
Merv


> On Mar 30, 2019, at 4:39 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> Voice stream scanner is now in the App Store, along with an updated version 
> of voice dream reader which works together with the new scanning app. The 
> scanning app is six dollars in the App Store, well $5.99, and is, at least in 
> my opinion, worth it by a long shot better than KNFB Reader, for which I paid 
> a lot more than six bucks.
> 
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RE: A question regarding an Echo Dot that probably is off topic for this list, where can I get help?

[Merv Keck]

HI,

I use Tune In Live here at the house with my two Dots. The group I am on has 
over 360 members who are blind and/or visually impaired.

main+subscr...@echoing.groups.io  

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Kevin 
Minor
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:30 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: A question regarding an Echo Dot that probably is off topic for this 
list, where can I get help?

 

Hi.

 

This past Monday I received an Echo Dot.  I got it set up mainly with the 
Amazon Alexa app on my iPhone X.  However, I’m having a problem playing College 
Basketball games with the TuneIn Live skill.  I know this list is for iOS 
devices, and I don’t think the Echo Dot counts.  If someone could either 
privately let me know how to do this, or point me to a more appropriate list to 
get my question answered, or maybe several regarding the Echo Dot, I’d really 
appreciate the help.  I do have a question regarding accessing skill content in 
the Amazon Alexa app, and I’ll send that in a separate message since I know 
that’s iOS related.

 

Thanks in advance for any info or help.

 

Have a blessed day and don’t work too hard.

Kevin Minor and my Seeing Eye dog, Jilly, Lexington, KY

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RE: airplay2 speakers advice (maybe Sonos)?

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
We have three pairs of Sonos Ones. When a friend recommended them I didn't 
think I could afford them. Now I can't imagine not having them here. I also 
have both Echo and Google represented throughout the house but Sonos is King of 
the Castle. Or at least Queen. Since the Sonos has Alexa. Laughs!
Sieghard mentioned that Google is coming to Sonos hopefully this year. I am 
looking forward to that. We won a G Google Home Mini and it is connected but I 
mostly forget it is here  among the other connected devices. I also hope that 
Apple will  soon be available with voice control as it is with the Echo devices 
for the Apple Music service. Spotify is now.
Merv


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Finley
Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 5:44 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: airplay2 speakers advice (maybe sonos)?

Brett, we have 2 Sonos Play1 speakers and a Beam, which is a  sound bar in our 
living room and are delighted with them. You can control them through the app 
or, in the case of Play 1 and the Beam, Alexa. 

They are completely accessible and it was not the sighted member of this couple 
who hooked them up. 

We also have our TV hooked into the speakers and it creates surround sound for 
a movie. There arre touch pads on all three pieces of equipment, but I ignore 
them — just be careful when you are dusting!  

Sandy Finley:)

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> On Jan 6, 2019, at 1:21 AM, Anouk Radix  wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I am looking for a stereo pair of wireless speakers for music listening in 
> the living room. With airplay 2 stereo wireless is a possiblity although I 
> dont think airfoil supports it yet so not sure if I can use the stereo pair 
> within windows or mac (seeing as I really dont like itunes).
> 
> But then I thought about sonos. I read that you can make a stereo pair of 
> sonos speakers if you have 2 sonosses in one room from within their app. But 
> is that still accessible and can it be used on windows or mac also as well as 
> on ios?
> 
> Also I read that sonos speakers work with touchpads. How do you do that as a 
> blid person? Just use the ios device as volume control?
> 
> I have had some speakers in the past that were way too bassy the bowers and 
> wilkins zeppelin for example. I now have speakers that have a nice balance 
> the audioengine a5plus but they are wired and old.
> 
> The sonos speakers that are currently on my radar are the sonos play:5 mk2 
> and that times two. Not really interested in 2 homepods because they are not 
> yet available here and I think from reading descriptions that i would not 
> like their sound all that much.
> 
> But there are some other speakers that support airplay 2. The reason why 
> sonos is number one currently is that they have their own apps for which i 
> hope that they will work with windows and mac so that i can use them as a 
> stereo pair there as well without having to use itunes.
> 
> Any info and or advice/suggestions would be appreciated.
> 
> Greetings, Anouk,
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RE: My 2018 Top Favorite Apps for iOS

[Merv Keck]

I prefer Apple Music as well. However, until they get voice control on Sonos 
with Alexa I also have Spotify. It is rare but Spotify does supplement Apple 
Music and I have found that the quality is often better than amazon Music 
Unlimited.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Maria 
Reyes
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 1:35 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: My 2018 Top Favorite Apps for iOS

 

I also prefer Apple Music. Most of the music I listen to is on there. 

Maria

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On Dec 23, 2018, at 12:10 AM, Andy Baracco mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> > wrote:

I have Amazon Unlimited Music, and in over a year I haven't found a song it 
wouldn't play.

Andy

- Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" mailto:siegh...@live.ca> >
To: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2018 9:49 PM
Subject: RE: My 2018 Top Favorite Apps for iOS


To me it makes very little sense to have two major music subscriptions since 
you pay twice for 99% duplication.
I prefer Apple Music because I often simply use SIRI to tell it what I want to 
listen to, also my wife likes to listen to Filipino music and while I admit we 
haven't really checked out Spotify, Apple Music has a lot of it so we have a 
family membership and at $14.99 Canadian that is a pretty good deal especially 
now that I picked up $300 worth of iTunes gift cards for 17.5% off during Cyber 
Monday week and this means the music subscription is only $12.37 a month for 
both of us.

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of 
Shirley Healy
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2018 5:12 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: My 2018 Top Favorite Apps for iOS

I love spotify!I also use that one. I have apple music too but I am debating
whether I will keep it or both or what.
shirley
- Original Message - From: "Mama Peach" mailto:mamape...@charter.net> >
To: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 12:30 AM
Subject: Re: My 2018 Top Favorite Apps for iOS


One of my newest favorites is Spotify. I signed up for the 3 months for $.99
and I am totally loving it. Plan to keep it after the 3 months is up. I
prefer it much more than Amazon Music. Spotify is very easy to use with
VoiceOver.

-Original Message- From: James English
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2018 6:37 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: My 2018 Top Favorite Apps for iOS

Hi,

Quite surprised nobody has mentioned spotify yet, perfectly accessible
and with a massive music library.
I need a copy of this 'seing a guy' app, is it like accessible
grindr?


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Hi all.  Here's my list in no particular order.  I could actually probably

name my top 25, but I'll resist!

1.  Be my eyes.

2.  MBraille

3.  Dice world.

4.  Nearby explorer

5.  Some of the blindfold games

6.  Alarmed

7.  Google voice search

8.  pyramid 13

9.  fantastical 2

10.  Kings' corner

 

Honorable mentions:

1.  money reader

2. Light detector

3. Shipt.

 

I could keep going, but I won't.  SMILE.

God bless!

Paula and Garçon

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

Of M. Taylor

Sent: Friday, December 21, 2018 2:19 PM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com  

Subject: My 2018 Top Favorite Apps for iOS

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Well, we’re coming close to the end of another year and I thought I would

list my top 10, non-native iOS apps for 2018 and ask that you contribute

to

this thread by listing your top 10 favorites, also.

 

My list is in no particular order:

 

1.

The official Twitter app.

 

2.

Liré, a full text 

RE: Airplay question

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

The Sonos One supports Airplay. So you may  be able to play anything from your 
iDevice through your Sonos One by changing the routes available to the Sonos 
one in the control center. I do it all the time with whatever app I happen to 
be using. I can’t guarantee that every app I have tried does not have airplay 
support though. but you can at least give it a try.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Marie
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 2:19 PM
To: viphone 
Subject: Airplay question

 

Is there some way to get the audio from an app which does not list airplay as 
an option to route to an airplay capable device such as the Sonos One?

Marie


 

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RE: Alexa will also get a Skype skill, was: Apple Music comes to Amazon Echo smart speakers starting December 17th | MacDailyNews

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
I wrote to Sonos Support and asked if Apple Music will have the same voice 
support that Spotify now enjoys on Sonos. Because someone  on my echoing group 
speculated that because Alexa is a third party app on Sonos it may not be 
available with voice control with Sonos as it will be with Amazon devices. I 
received a very unsatisfactory reply back which basically implied that I would 
have to wait until the seventeenth to find out one way or the other unless 
Apple decided to disclose it first.
I use both Spotify and Apple Music on my Sonos currently because I like Spotify 
better than Amazon Music Unlimited on the Sonos in both quality of sound and 
selection of music on the Sonos One and they both allow me to control my music 
via my voice. My hope is that very soon Apple will also allow this on both 
Sonos and Amazon devices as well.
Merv


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2018 9:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Alexa will also get a Skype skill, was: Apple Music comes to Amazon 
Echo smart speakers starting December 17th | MacDailyNews

If there is a skill for Apple Music that is definitely a huge bonus and I'm 
really surprised Amazon is doing this because this. I recently signed up for 
the free Amazon Unlimited trial and was seriously thinking of keeping it 
because of how well it works with my Sonos system, but my wife and I have an 
Apple Music family membership and I certainly won't keep the Amazon Unlimited 
subscription if I can use Alexa to play from my Apple Music subscription. I am 
curious how this may work with family memberships where my wife and I both use 
Apple Music with our own Apple Id's.

I also read recently that you can now or very shortly will be able to add a 
Skype skill and use Alexa to make Skype calls.

Regards,
Sieghard

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of lenron 
brown
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 9:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple Music comes to Amazon Echo smart speakers starting December 
17th | MacDailyNews

that made up my mind I am going get me another dot the third gen this time. 
Soled the second gen because I wanted to try something else.

On 11/30/18, Maria Reyes  wrote:
> I use Apple Music.
>
> Maria Reyes
> blindt...@gmail.com
> my group: blind-techies+subscr...@groups.io
>
>> On Nov 30, 2018, at 1:23 PM, Chris Chaffin 
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I have tried both Apple Music as well as the unlimited Amazon Music 
>> subscription.  They are both good, but I went with the unlimited 
>> Amazon Music because it seems that a few of the artist that I like to 
>> listen to was not available on Apple Music, but was available on 
>> Amazon Music.  I can not speak to how accessible it is to purchase 
>> music from Amazon Music because I do not really buy music anymore.  I 
>> just listen to what I want through my subscription.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 30, 2018, at 12:06 PM, Deb Cook Lewis 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I don't have either Amazon music or Apple Music at this time but 
>>> have thought about subscribing to one but not both. Because I am a 
>>> Prime member, Amazon is less expensive but I have found that 
>>> purchasing music from them is really difficult these days and for 
>>> that reason I am more reluctant to use them. So, having said all 
>>> that, do people overall have any preference between these services?
>>>
 On 11/30/18, Lynn White  wrote:

 I believe that the article says that you will link your Apple Music 
 account with your Alexa service.

 Those with Sonos and Alexa have Apple Music linked with Sonos.

 Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 30, 2018, at 9:09 AM, Chris Chaffin 
> 
> wrote:
>
> This will be a permanent feature.  Now the specific details are 
> still not clear.  I am not sure if it will just be a subscription 
> service like Spotify, or you will also be able to play your own 
> personal music and the free stations offered by Apple Music.  Now 
> I would assume that if you are already an Apple Music subscriber, 
> then you should be fine and be able to access it without a 
> problem.
>
> Chris
>
>
>> On Nov 30, 2018, at 9:30 AM, Michael G McKay 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi there:
>>
>> I just received this email concerning Apple Music on the Amazon Alexa
>> device. I am wondering if this is going to be permanent, or just for
>> a
>> short period. I am an able subscriber, and have an apple account as I
>> am
>> an iPhone 7 Plus user. Also, is this a free feature, or is there a
>> monthly subscription fee.
>>
>> Thanks folks!
>>
>> Michael G. McKay BA, ’05.
>> Email: mgmckay1...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>> Behalf Of Chris Chaffin
>> Sent: November 30, 2018 

RE: iPhone 8+

[Merv Keck]

They are on the 8+. I have an 8+ and I am happy with it.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Robert 
Wright
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2018 11:03 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: iPhone 8+

 

Where are the speakers located? Are they still on the bottom next to the 
lightning port?

 

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RE: Does any one stil use iTunes to listen to internashional radio stations

[Merv Keck]

I know someone who did up until a month or two ago. I use Sonos or if I want to 
use my computer I use Tapin Radio Pro.
Merv
 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2018 6:26 PM
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Subject: Re: Does any one stil use iTunes to listen to internashional radio 
stations

I use my iPhone to do that.
I seldom stream anything on my computer anymore.
Richard



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> Does any one stil use iTunes to listen to radio stations from all over the 
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RE: Siri Shortcuts

[Merv Keck]

I had a little trouble finding it. When I did find it, I already had it on my 
Phone. Was Workflow rebranded by any chance? Because I did not download it 
intentionally while running IOS 11.4.1. However, I did have Workflow on my 
iPhone 8+.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Traci 
Duncan
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 3:43 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Siri Shortcuts

 

I believe this is it.

 

Shortcuts by Apple
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts/id915249334?mt=8

 

Sent from my iPhone


On Sep 17, 2018, at 12:41 PM, 'christopher hallsworth' via VIPhone 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > wrote:

Did you try searching for "shortcuts" without the quotes? And yes, FYI iOS 12 
is now open to the public along with watchOs 5 and tvOs 12. Oh and Homepod has 
received a major update too.




On 17 Sep 2018, at 20:29, 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > wrote:

 

Hi all, 

I cannot find the Siri Shortcuts app in the app store nor do I find an update 
to the Workflow app.

 

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RE: iPhone xs 512gb Space Grey and Watch series 4 on backorder

[Merv Keck]

Everyone keeps asking what to do with 512 GB of storage. Last year I went six 
days without power during a hurricane. Last month I went five days without 
internet access due to a Spectrum Spasm. I have both Apple Music and Amazon 
Music Unlimited as well as Netflix, Pureflix, and amazon Prime. However in both 
those outages I depended on what I had stored on my phone for entertainment and 
a few very large batteries in the case of Hurricane Irma. I also made good use 
of Bookshare and Voice Dream Reader. Laughs! I am not currently eligible to 
upgrade to the iPhone X X S Max 512 but next year I be getting the biggest I 
can get.
Merv


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Weitzel
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Subject: RE: iPhone xs 512gb Space Grey and Watch series 4 on backorder

I wouldn't even begin to know what I'd do with 512Gb of storage on my iPhone. I 
have a 6S Plus with 64Gb and it's barely half full. I guess if you like to take 
lots of 4K video or have tens of thousands of songs you want to store on your 
iPhone it makes sense, but for the amount of music listening I do on my iPhone 
I simply stream whatever I want via LApple Music and I don't bother any longer 
to actually sync music to my phone.


-Original Message-
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Ahmed
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 3:52 PM
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Subject: iPhone xs 512gb Space Grey and Watch series 4 on backorder

I finally was able to place my order at 4 am.
Website traffic from my cell phone provider was crazy.
Hopefully I'll get the order soon.
Having skipped the X last year, I'm looking forward to this upgrade.
  
Yours sincerely,

Sadam Ahmed

FaceTime, iMessage & email

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RE: Sonos problem

[Merv Keck]

Are you inside the United States? I just tried this number and it works:

1 800 680 2345

Hope that helps.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Marie
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 4:51 PM
To: viphone 
Subject: Sonos problem

 

I can no longer find a way to reach Sonos via phone for support which is 
extremely irritating. I have a problem which is not addressed on any of the 
links I can locate within their website. So if anyone has a phone number for 
them, I would be very grateful to know it.

Thanks, Marie

 

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RE: Speaking of BT headsets?

[Merv Keck]

My Edge has gone through the washer and dryer and been caught in a rainstorm, 
and still works flawlessly. I have thought about getting the newer version 
which I think is called the 5150 but the Edge works so well I haven’t needed to 
spend the money yet. I would like to find a stereo Bluetooth alternative to 
airpods because I don’t like the way they feel in my ears. But I would probably 
end up using the Edge anyway.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Marie N.
Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2018 11:48 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Speaking of BT headsets?

 

Well some days it performs flawlessly but at other times, like yesterday: I had 
my IPod and IPhone both paired which is how I normally use the headset. But I 
was on a phone call and suddenly, the sound just stopped. I know it was the 
headset because I turned it off and the sound came back on the phone and the 
person I was talking to was still on the line. He could not hear me until I 
switched it off so I am sure it was the headset. Also sometimes when I turn it 
on it seems about three times as long before it says “Power on, talk time...” 

If I stop a book or other audio events for a long phone conversation, the 
resume does not work reliably and I have to pull out the IPod and double tap 
the play button. This is annoying when I am doing other things.

There are other little minor issues occasionally but I expect those so I am not 
bothered with them. 

 

Marie

From: Sieghard Weitzel 

Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2018 8:35 AM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Subject: RE: Speaking of BT headsets?

 

Maria,

 

What issues do you encounter with your Edge? Mine seems to work quite reliably.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of 
Marie N.
Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2018 8:34 AM
To: VIPhone mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >
Subject: Speaking of BT headsets?

 

I have a Plantronics Edge and it is great on the days it decides to perform as 
when new. But it is sometimes less than fun to put up with. However I love the 
fact that it pairs with two devices at the same time and switches back and 
forth pretty reliably. I also love the small form factor and incredibly light 
weight. I can almost forget I have it on my ear. But it is aging and I would 
like to know how the Plantronics Legend compares. So if someone has the Legend, 
could you please let me know about it? 

Thanks, Marie

 

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RE: iPhone verses iPad

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
I teach both iPhone and iPad. Email is absolutely fantastic on the larger 
screen. Even with no useable vision. I have helped people who had absolutely no 
experience with computers or iDevices learn to use both their iPhone and iPad. 
And the larger screen makes some applications very easy to learn. Including the 
native mail app. Because it is spread out and there is less of a learning curve 
for older adults when learning IOS for the first time. 
Some games are also very nice on the larger screen even with no useable vision. 
I have seen some amazing things done on the larger amount of real estate.
I can't wait to update my Mini 4 in a month or two to a larger iPad as soon as 
it is eligible.
Merv


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Alan 
Lemly
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 4:05 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: IPhone versess IPad

I'd say the only time an iPad has advantages over an iPhone is if you have 
enough usable vision to take advantage of the larger screen to either view more 
or use greater magnification. Otherwise, I'd say an iPhone is easier to 
navigate with.

Alan Lemly

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Kimber Gardner
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 9:40 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: IPhone versess IPad

I think it really depends on what you are doing. There are still tasks I find 
easier to accomplish on a laptop, but I think that is more a windows vs mac 
situation.

I use my iPad and my iPhone almost interchangeably except that my phone is with 
me all the time and my iPad is not.

I guess that isn't especially helpful. Lol! If you have some specific tasks in 
mind I can try to address your questions.

On 5/17/18, Ralph Supernaw  wrote:
> Hi,
>
>
>
> In what situations does an IPad have advantages over an IPone or a 
> laptop computer?
>
>
>
> Thanks.
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RE: purchasing iPad vs. mini iPad

[Merv Keck]

Apple is coming out with some very affordable iPads these days. The last Mini I 
believe was the Mini 4 which was released in October 2015. It is quite a bit 
slower than the one most recently released which has received a pretty good 
reception in the tech community.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Cristóbal
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:45 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: purchasing IPad vs. mini IPad

 

I think the last iPad Mini that was released is going on three years now. I’d 
stay away from a Mini at this point. 

 

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[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Vicki W.
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 3:07 PM
To: IPhone  >
Subject: purchasing IPad vs. mini IPad

 

I am thinking of purchasing either an IPad or mini IPad.

 

I currently have a mini IPad II, and before I buy a later model, I am looking 
for some advice and opinions on which mini IPads are best and would it be 
better to go ahead and purchase an IPad.

 

If an IPad is recommended, which ones work best with VO?

 

Thanks.

 

Vicki

 

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RE: braille display wont connect automatically via bluetooth on ios 11.3.1 iphone 5s

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

You are the third person running I have seen using a Focus 14 with this issue 
on an iPhone today. I wonder if you are running IOS 11.3 or a beta? The other 
two were running the latest beta of IOS 11. I wonder if this is a bug that 
needs reported to Apple.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Amirudin 
Abdullah
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2018 10:37 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: braille display wont connect automatically via bluetooth on ios 11.3.1 
iphone 5s

 

hi everyone,

its amir. i am using focus 14 from freedom cientific as braille display. 

not sure since what version it started, but now, let say i pairg my focus with 
iphone 5s, at first it did work. but if i lock / unlock again the screen, it 
wont connect again. going to settings accessibility voice over braille, focus 
14 is selected, but not paired. but if i press on it, it said pairing, and then 
connected, but on my braille dissplay it wont show the phone's content. like, 
it is not connected, it shows focus 14 screen. i have to forget the device and 
pair it again, and i have to do it every time i sleep and wake the device, the 
phone i mean. and before every thing, i did all normal steps for apple 
products, receting network settings, reboot, etc. and, i keep my focus turns on 
before waking up the phone. 

did anyone experience this?

ios 11 is my last ios here, i dont want to stuck with this issue forever, so if 
it did happen to you, i hope we can together report it to  apple!

 

 

 

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Outside Navigation?

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

If I wanted to walk outside from point A to Point B in a place such as an
apartment community where there were no sidewalks. Such as to a Trash
Dumpster or a set of Mailboxes that might be a quarter of a mile away. But
still inside the apartment community. Is there an app that will allow me to
create a reliable path from my front door to the Trash Dumpster or to the
Mailboxes without getting lost? Perhaps Nearby Explorer, Blind Square? Or
some other app? I don't know if this is what breadcrumbs are for or what? 

Thanks in advance.

Merv

 

 

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RE: Echo?

[Merv Keck]

Canada is pretty new to the Echo skill ecosystem. Many people use a U.S. 
address in order to get access to more amazon Echo functionality. But if it 
grows anywhere nearly as quickly as it grew in every other country I think it 
will come in to its own before long. 
I like the voice control that amazon Music gives me. and with Unlimited I 
rarely come across something that I cannot hear. Usually if amazon Music 
Unlimited doesn't have it Apple does. And it often works the other way around 
for me as well. Although at this time Apple does not have voice control. I'm 
hoping that comes soon.
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-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 7:01 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Echo?

in the UK, amazon prime music, has over 2 million songs and growing, and if you 
have music unlimited, it has over 40 million songs.

So it is certainly not pathetic, here in the UK.

It must be different for you, in canada.

Dave.


-Original Message-
From: Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 10:24 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Echo?

Alexa can play a lot of music, but when you compare it to Apple Music, Spotify 
or Deezer it's positively pathetic. Amazon Music which you get with an Amazon 
Prime subscription has a mere 1 Million songs compared to the around 40 million 
songs from the other services.

-Original Message-
From: 'RobH.' via VIPhone 
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 1:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Echo?

Aah, now that appeals.  Bro' was on about music, but not sure how that was done 
either.  Podcasts have persistently illuded me so far, so lots to play with TG!

Thanks, BobH.


- Original Message -
From: "Alan Lemly" 
To: 
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 9:42 PM
Subject: Re: Echo?


I'll add to Sieghard's excellent overview that Alexa and the Amazon Echoes are 
great for listening to podcasts. You don't even need to enable any additional 
skills to do this. You just need to know the name of the podcast. For example, 
you can say "Alexa, play AppleVis podcast" and she'll play the latest episode 
of that podcast. Very convenient.

Alan Lemly

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 30, 2018, at 3:25 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
>
> You have to download the skills, some you can ask Alexa directly to 
> enable them but others you have to use the Amazon Alexa app on the 
> iPhone since things like Netatmo weather station, Lyric WiFi 
> thermostat and so on require you to put in your login name/email 
> address and password.
> I find a lot of the more trivial skills fairly useless because you 
> have to remember the correct phrase to talk to it so that can get a 
> bit tideous.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: 'RobH.' via VIPhone 
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 12:47 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Echo?
>
> Are Skills on it from the start, or downloaded, or whatever; I really 
> hadn't followed the plot on these until Bro' was on about his latest 
> gismo for an hour on the phone.  Got cramp, then got bored listening 
> to him!  But fascinated really.
> - Original Message -
> From: "Mama Peach" 
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 10:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Echo?
>
>
> There are tons and tons of skills as mentioned, and many of them are 
> really fun dice, card and adventure games. You can do so much with the 
> Echo devices. I have an Echo Spot and I have a fire tablet that also 
> has Alexa on it.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 12:41 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Echo?
>
> I assume this refers to the Amazon Echo smart speaker which works with 
> Amazon's digital assistant Alexa.
> Google has their line of google Home speakers which of course use the 
> Google Assistant, in that respect Google is pretty boring, Apple has 
> SIRI, Amazon has Alexa and Google has the "Google Assistant", very 
> impersonal.
> Anyhow, just as with the Google Home speaker line-up, there are a 
> number of Echo speakers available. The most popular ones I think are 
> probably the Echo Dot and the regular Echo. Both are round cylinders, 
> about 3.3 inches in diameter and the Dot is only about
> 1.5 inches tall, a regular Echo is probably about 6 or 8 inches tall. 
> The Dot also has a 3.5mm output jack which allows you to hook up 
> larger speakers for better audio or you can connect it to a receiver 
> or Sonos player. You use the word "Alexa" to get it to listen and then 
> ask your question, it can set alarms, timers and do conversions as 
> well as answer a bunch of questions about countries, people etc. You 
> can also enable so-called "Skills", basically 

RE: Apple releases iOS 11.3, the biggest update for iPhones since iOS 11 first launched, Ars Technica

[Merv Keck]

I found that if I accentuate the Viz in Apple visz  when I say "Wake Word play 
Apple Viz! Podcast" that she complies quite easily.
It is currently playing on my Sonos Ones in the ManCave group. Laughs!
Merv

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-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Larry 
Smith
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 4:49 PM
To: 'Ming' via VIPhone 
Subject: Re: Apple releases iOS 11.3, the biggest update for iPhones since iOS 
11 first launched, Ars Technica

No, it is not the same as the latest beta. The version number in the latest 
update is: 11.3 (15e216. 

> On Mar 30, 2018, at 11:18 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> Hi Larry,
> 
> Usually the last beta is the same version as the public release. I am aware 
> of how you can delete the beta profile, but I don't really want to do this if 
> my version is the same as what everybody else got yesterday because then if I 
> want to redownload the next beta for iOS 11.3.1 I have to enroll again and 
> that is why I asked for somebody who was not on the public beta program and 
> who has already installed iOS 11.3 to post the full version number.
> 
> Regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
> Larry Smith
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 3:18 AM
> To: 'Ming' via VIPhone 
> Subject: Re: Apple releases iOS 11.3, the biggest update for iPhones 
> since iOS 11 first launched, Ars Technica
> 
> You need to remove the beta profile. After removing, reboot your phone and 
> then the update will appear.
> 
>>  On Mar 29, 2018, at 10:53 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
>> 
>> I am on the public beta and I had no update. Therefore I assume that public 
>> beta 6 from almost 2 weeks ago is the same as this public release? Could 
>> somebody confirm the actual built? Mine is 15E5216A.
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf 
>> Of M. Taylor
>> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 6:20 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Apple releases iOS 11.3, the biggest update for iPhones 
>> since iOS 11 first launched, Ars Technica
>> 
>> Apple releases iOS 11.3, the biggest update for iPhones since iOS 11 first 
>> launched This is a big update, and Apple also released updates to tvOS and 
>> watchOS.
>> by Samuel Axon - Mar 29, 2018 2:39pm PDT
>> 
>> Apple
>> Today, Apple released iOS 11.3 to all supported devices, including the iPad 
>> Air and later, the iPad mini 2 and later, the iPhone 5S and later, and the 
>> sixth-generation iPod touch. The update is available for download now in 
>> supported regions.
>> With several new features, it's arguably the biggest update to iOS 
>> since iOS
>> 11 first released. iOS 11.3 addresses battery-based performance throttling 
>> on older devices, adds significant new capabilities for augmented reality, 
>> adds the ability to chat with customer support reps from companies in 
>> Messages, and lets users access their personal health records in the Health 
>> app.
>> Apple also released smaller updates for tvOS (tvOS 11.3) on the Apple TV and 
>> watchOS (watchOS 4.3). Let's dive into what each of these updates adds for 
>> users.
>> Battery Health
>> 
>> You'll find the new Battery Health settings nested under "Battery" in the 
>> Settings app. Note that it's prominently listed as still in beta.
>> As promised, Apple has made it possible to disable performance throttling on 
>> older iPhones whose batteries have degraded to the point that that they pose 
>> a risk for unexpected shutdowns resulting from voltage shortages. Apple 
>> lists this as a beta feature.
>> There is now a section in the Settings app, nested under "Battery," called 
>> "Battery Health." If you visit this on a phone with a battery Apple deems 
>> healthy, it will simply serve up brief copy explaining some key concerns 
>> with iPhone batteries, along with a link to a webpage that goes into more 
>> detail. It will also show a value for "maximum capacity." This value is a 
>> percentage.
>> Apple explains it this way:
>> This is a measure of battery capacity relative to when it was new. Lower 
>> capacity may result in fewer hours of usage between charges.
>> There's a section of this settings screen labeled "Peak Performance 
>> Capacity." If your phone has never experienced an unexpected shutdown due to 
>> low battery health, it will simply say: "Your battery is currently 
>> supporting normal peak performance." However, if your battery has dropped to 
>> a low-enough maximum capacity, you'll be shown this copy instead:
>> This iPhone has experienced an unexpected shutdown because the battery was 
>> unable to deliver the necessary peak power. Performance management has been 
>> applied to help prevent this from happening again.
>> 

RE: Echo?

[Merv Keck]

I have both Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited. I have both Sonos and 
amazon products here in the house. The Sonos Ones with Alexa are fantastic for 
music. Because we live in a community that is controlled by an enterprise level 
mesh system. And we are not permitted to have personal routers  Sonos 
originally told us that we would lose the ability to use our multi-room system. 
However, after four days of working with the app. And being told by everyone 
including Sonos, Spectrum, and the community manager that it couldn't be done, 
we have Sonos working with only an occasional hiccup where one of the speakers 
in a room will occasionally drop our out of the group for a minute. This is 
rare though. Also, some services such as Tune In Live works on the Amazon 
products but not the Sonos products even though Sonos says they should work 
fine.
But when it works it sounds great. For music, voice, podcasts, and a ton of 
skills in every room. for both Sonos One and Amazon Echo.
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-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 5:25 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Echo?

Alexa can play a lot of music, but when you compare it to Apple Music, Spotify 
or Deezer it's positively pathetic. Amazon Music which you get with an Amazon 
Prime subscription has a mere 1 Million songs compared to the around 40 million 
songs from the other services.

-Original Message-
From: 'RobH.' via VIPhone 
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 1:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Echo?

Aah, now that appeals.  Bro' was on about music, but not sure how that was done 
either.  Podcasts have persistently illuded me so far, so lots to play with TG!

Thanks, BobH.


- Original Message -
From: "Alan Lemly" 
To: 
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 9:42 PM
Subject: Re: Echo?


I'll add to Sieghard's excellent overview that Alexa and the Amazon Echoes are 
great for listening to podcasts. You don't even need to enable any additional 
skills to do this. You just need to know the name of the podcast. For example, 
you can say "Alexa, play AppleVis podcast" and she'll play the latest episode 
of that podcast. Very convenient.

Alan Lemly

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 30, 2018, at 3:25 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
>
> You have to download the skills, some you can ask Alexa directly to 
> enable them but others you have to use the Amazon Alexa app on the 
> iPhone since things like Netatmo weather station, Lyric WiFi thermostat and 
> so on require you to put in your login name/email address and password.
> I find a lot of the more trivial skills fairly useless because you 
> have to remember the correct phrase to talk to it so that can get a bit 
> tideous.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: 'RobH.' via VIPhone 
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 12:47 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Echo?
>
> Are Skills on it from the start, or downloaded, or whatever; I really 
> hadn't followed the plot on these until Bro' was on about his latest gismo 
> for an hour on the phone.  Got cramp, then got bored listening to him!  But 
> fascinated really.
> - Original Message -
> From: "Mama Peach" 
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 10:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Echo?
>
>
> There are tons and tons of skills as mentioned, and many of them are 
> really fun dice, card and adventure games. You can do so much with the Echo 
> devices. I have an Echo Spot and I have a fire tablet that also has Alexa on 
> it.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 12:41 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Echo?
>
> I assume this refers to the Amazon Echo smart speaker which works with 
> Amazon's digital assistant Alexa.
> Google has their line of google Home speakers which of course use the 
> Google Assistant, in that respect Google is pretty boring, Apple has SIRI, 
> Amazon has Alexa and Google has the "Google Assistant", very impersonal.
> Anyhow, just as with the Google Home speaker line-up, there are a 
> number of Echo speakers available. The most popular ones I think are 
> probably the Echo Dot and the regular Echo. Both are round cylinders, 
> about 3.3 inches in diameter and the Dot is only about
> 1.5 inches tall, a regular Echo is probably about 6 or 8 inches tall. 
> The Dot also has a 3.5mm output jack which allows you to hook up 
> larger speakers for better audio or you can connect it to a receiver 
> or Sonos player. You use the word "Alexa" to get it to listen and then 
> ask your question, it can set alarms, timers and do conversions as 
> well as answer a bunch of questions about countries, people etc. You can also 
> 

RE: MLB and Sonos

[Merv Keck]

This new tune In Live for $2.95 a month is supposed to be on all Alexa enabled 
devices but so far is not working on the Sonos. Only Echo devices. I’m hoping 
it is on Sonos by tomorrow when the Phillies play so I can hear a decent 
sounding game. 

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Robin 
Frost
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 11:11 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MLB and Sonos

 

Hi,

I’ve contacted and didn’t get very far either but do tweet at mlb about it 
daily just because I can. Last year it did finally appear once the season 
started but so far this year nothing doing sadly. Baseball sure did sound great 
on them when we could hear it.

Robin

 

 

From: Marie 

Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 10:55 AM

To: viphone 

Subject: MLB and Sonos

 

I am extremely disappointed that MLB will not be streaming on my Sonos speakers 
this season. The only response from Sonos is to contact MLB, which I have done. 
So far I have not received anything from MLB. Does anyone have any info on this?

 

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Re: Uber Eats Pricing Problem

[Merv Keck]

We have only really ever had one bad delivery. And it was the fault of the 
eating establishment not the delivery service. And Customer service gave us 50% 
refund without us even asking.
We get from places that do not normally deliver such as The Wing House or Glory 
Days Diner. And we have not yet had an issue with dynamic pricing.
Now Door Dash is available as well as Uber Eats. So we will have to check them 
out as well.
Merv

> On Mar 26, 2018, at 9:44 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> My wife and I tried out Uber Eattts only once and we were not impressed. It 
> first said it would take 15 minutes for the food to be delivered, then it 
> kept changing and when the driver finally arrived 35 minutes later the fries 
> which were part of the order were like limp pieces of cartboard and despite 
> the fact that he had the food in an insulated bag they were barely luke warm.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
> Richard Petty
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 5:55 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Uber Eats Pricing Problem
> 
> That's good to know. Clearly, I missed it. Interestingly, the support person 
> with whom I spoke said the exact amount would not appear, just an upward 
> arrow; however, this could be another  instance of support not fully 
> understanding the app.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 11:15 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Uber Eats Pricing Problem
> 
> Just as in the regular Uber app "dynamic pricing is indicated and Voiceover 
> will read it.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
> Richard Petty
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 5:31 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Uber Eats Pricing Problem
> 
> Last night we had an unpleasant surprise with an Uber Eats order. The 
> delivery fee unexpectedly increased from $4.95 to around $20.00. 
> Surprisingly, one can get telephone support for Uber Eats, but it did not 
> help with this problem. Even though I contacted support immediately, it was 
> too late to cancel the order. The representative told me there is an upward 
> pointing arrow next to the delivery fee shown on the screen. That shows that 
> dynamic pricing is in effect, although the exact delivery fee is not shown. 
> I'm not sure that arrow is visible using VoiceOver. In case it really is 
> present, do watch for it to avoid unpleasant surprises. If it's not, 
> complaints are in order. Good luck.
> 
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RE: Okay, I have to Admit It, HomePod Is The Best

[Merv Keck]

I just ordered a pair of Sonos Ones directly from Sonos. They gave me $50 off 
plus free expedited shipping because I was a repeat customer. So the pair was 
$349 plus free shipping.

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 11:54 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Okay, I have to Admit It, HomePod Is The Best

I saw them at Best Buy a few weeks ago for $199, where I bought my son a Play 3 
for $249. I had heard that when the Home Pod went on sale, Sonos was selling a 
pair of Play 1's for $349, so you could get a pair of Play 1's for the same 
price as a Home Pod. Obviously, you'd want to check around for prices and sales 
at various locations.


On 02/17/2018 10:33 AM, Marie N. wrote:
> I thought I heard that Sonos reduced the price of the Play to $149. 
> Was that just a one time thing?
>
> -Original Message- From: Christopher Chaltain
> Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 7:53 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Okay, I have to Admit It, HomePod Is The Best
>
> The Play 1's are $199 each.
>
>
> On 02/17/2018 07:38 AM, Kay Malmquist wrote:
>> Which Sonos were those?  The ones I saw were around $400 a piece and 
>> I haven't had the money for them.  I'd be interested in knowing which 
>> model they are.
>>
>> Kay Malmquist
>> kay.malmqu...@gmail.com
>>
>> Gratitude Advantages
>> "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more 
>> patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness."
>>
>> - Rhonda Byrne
>>
>>
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Evan Reese" 
>> To: 
>> Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 7:02 AM
>> Subject: Re: Okay, I have to Admit It, HomePod Is The Best
>>
>>
>> Better even than the Sonos speakers? Which a friend of mine, said he 
>> paid
>> $199 for each.
>> I was pretty impressed with those when I heard them during a visit 
>> over the holidays especially considering their size.
>> Evan
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: M. Taylor
>> Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 1:21 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Okay, I have to Admit It, HomePod Is The Best
>>
>> I promise I won't flood the list with these kinds of posts but I have 
>> to admit that I found myself doing something this evening that I 
>> haven't done in over 10 years.  I actually sat in my living room, 
>> with a hardcopy Braille novel and enjoyed listening to my music on my 
>> HomePod, in front of my fireplace.  The sound was so pleasant that I 
>> can actually see myself doing this on a regular basis.
>>
>> During the past 10 years I've purchased over 10 Bluetooth speakers 
>> and none have compelled me to just sit and listen and read.  In fact, 
>> I ended up giving all of them away but not this time.
>>
>> Regardless of the lack of AI skills, the sound alone is definitely 
>> worth the
>> 400+ dollars I paid for the device.
>>
>> Okay, no more unsolicited testimonials' from me.
>>
>> My only regret is that I cannot have all of you, my brothers and 
>> sisters, here, so we can experience these beautiful moments, 
>> together.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>

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RE: turning off do not disturb while driving

[Merv Keck]

I have had the same experience. Last week I missed an important message because 
it came back. I’m thinking that every time I do an IOS update I’m going to have 
to do the Do Not disturb dance. Which seriously disturbs me. Sad face!

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Robin Frost
Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:24 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: turning off do not disturb while driving

 

H,

I did that and it worked for a while but now sadly hath come back and I know 
not why (sad face).

Robin (who’s about to do this yet again)

 

From: Sieghard Weitzel 

Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 2:45 PM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com 

Subject: RE: turning off do not disturb while driving

 

Just set it to automatic and back to manual and you never get the notifications 
again.

If that doesn’t work, set it to automatic, then close all apps and reboot your 
phone, now set it to manual and do another reboot. I don’t think it[‘s 
necessary, though, just setting it to automatic and back to manual should do it.

 

From: 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 11:48 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: turning off do not disturb while driving

 

I totally agree here. Nonsense to have it on and just check each time, in case 
there's anything to know about ...

Carol P

On 9/26/2017 8:45 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:

You actually can’t turn it off, the setting is “manual” or “automatic”, but 
while mine is set to manual I also get the notifications.

This is one example where Apple should simply disable this if Voiceover is 
running, I don’t know too many sighted people who use Voiceover and neither do 
I know too many blind folks who sit behind the wheel.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Suzanne Wilson
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 10:49 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Cc: Kathy Brack mailto:kathymbr...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: turning off do not disturb while driving

 

If you turn off Bluetooth, you will not get this reminder. That’s the only way 
I have found to make it stop.
Suzanne

 

Sent from my iPhone


On Sep 26, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Kelby Carlson  wrote:

Same here. I get notified of it every time I'm on metrorail even though I've 
turned it off in settings.

 

On 9/26/2017 1:41 PM, Kathy Brack wrote:

I have it turned off and I still get thr the message even on the boat.

 

Kathy Brack

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Keao Wright
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 1:23 PM
To: VIPhone mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: turning off do not disturb while driving

 



On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:21:46 AM UTC-10, Keao Wright wrote:

Thanks, I didn't know it was in the set up screen, could I reset and try it 
again? I only see three options with Bluetooth, manually, and no off option in 
the heading when I looked last night.

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:04:45 AM UTC-10, Joney wrote:

Go to settings, do not disturb, and it is under the heading do not disturb 
while driving. You can have it on or off. It also asked you when you first set 
up the phone, for those who haven’t done so yet. I keep it off, since I don’t 
drive. :-)

Joney

talk...@gmail.com

"If God can bring you to it, 

He will lead you through it."  


On Sep 26, 2017, at 12:37 PM, Keao Wright  wrote:

Hi all,

Is their a way to turn off do not disturb while driving in IOS 11?

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RE: best braille display foor ios and bluetooth

[Merv Keck]

The Focus works very well with laptops, iPhones, and other devices. You can 
update the firmware yourself. I have done it. It is not bulky. It is very 
sturdy. Especially the new fifth gen 40 and 14..  I still wish they had a 20 
instead of a 14 but both the 20 and 14 are great.
Merv


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Anouk Radix
Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 7:30 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: best braille display foor ios and bluetooth

So the focus works well with ios 11? I thought it would be a fairly bulky 
device what are your experiences for using it on the go? Does it work well in 
combination with laptops or is it to deep so that you have to reach too far 
back?
I hope the braille cells wont be broken too quickly… Greetings, Anouk,

> On 3 Feb 2018, at 11:39, Kliphton Miller  wrote:
> 
> I 2nd everything said, plus the fact that it is very quiet, and easy to use.
> 
>> On Feb 3, 2018, at 4:13 AM, Eden  wrote:
>> 
>>> I tried the Brailliant for all of one day in early December. Bluetooth 
>>> sucked, and Usb was ok but not great. I sent it back. I now have the focus 
>>> 40 5th gen and absolutely love it. Dot quality is crisper, made of more and 
>>> steel no plastic, sd  slot included for use as a future ability to read 
>>> books and possibly write in stand-alone mode.  It comes with a nice case, 
>>> can connect to five bluetooth devices, and I would recommend it. 
>> Eden
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RE: Trained audio engineer gives his opinion on the HomePod

[Merv Keck]

I whole heartedly agree with everything Sieghard said. In fact, I have an 
announcement sitting in my inbox for a sale offering two of the Play Ones for 
$349 right now. I have three already but I am thinking of paring them. I love 
the Sonos ecosystem and might as well stick with it.

Merv

 

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 5:14 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Trained audio engineer gives his opinion on the HomePod

 

I always wonder about the qualifications of these “specialists” especially 
those who add phrases like “fucking hell” into their “professional” reviews.

If you compare a HomePod to a Sonos Play 1 you are comparing a $199 item (the 
Sonos Play 1) to a $349 item (the HomePod). Not quite double in price, but now 
with the Sonos 1 smartspeaker which is basically the same as a Play 1 as far as 
sound goes, you can often find deals on Play 1 speakers where you probably can 
buy 2 Play 1 for the price of 1 HomePod and I would certainly hope the HomePod 
sounds better given it’s much higher price.

I wonder how the HomePod stacks up against the Play 5 from Sonos, it’s the same 
comparison the other way, $349 for the HomePod and $499 for the Play 5. If the 
HomePod in fact sounds better than the Play 5 then I would say Apple has really 
done it.

 

Regards,

Sieghard

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Maria Reyes
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 7:04 PM
To: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Trained audio engineer gives his opinion on the HomePod

 

Hi all, 

Got this article from another list. 

 


Audio Engineer Shares Thoughts After Spending an Hour with HomePod


  Usman Qureshi7 hours ago

An audio engineer who goes by the name of WinterCharm on  

 Reddit, got an hour to play with the HomePod, following which he shared his 
initial thoughts on Apple’s first ever smart speaker (via  

 The Loop). When he heard the HomePod side by side with the Sonos Play One and 
Google Home Max, he found it much better than both in terms of sound quality.



He highlights how walking around in the room with HomePod playing never gives 
the feeling like you’re leaving the sweet spot. The speakers sound accurate, 
never introducing extra bass when the song didn’t call for it, he writes. 
“Volume is more than adequate. 40% was fine for me. Pushing them to 80% was 
really fun.”

Below are a few excerpts from his review:

“Fucking hell this thing is TINY. It’s really surprising to see it in person. 
Hefting it is odd, too. The fabric is soft but firm. It was also lighter than I 
was expecting. It’s also very pretty. Aside from the single cord coming out the 
back, there is no idication that it has a particular side/front. It’s built to 
blend into whatever space it’s in, rather than stand out.”

“The first impression was the neutrality of the speaker. The HomePods are tuned 
for an as-true-to-recording sound. When the song calls for it, there is bass. 
When the song turns to crystal clear highs, they are reproduced faithfully. 
What really was interesting is the instrument separation in the room.”

“At about 45% volume, the HomePod FILLED the room I was in with some great 
sound. When you walked away from it, the sound gets quieter, but not as quickly 
as you’d expect. All the details were still there, just softer. there was no 
feeling of walking out of the sweet spot that you get with a normal speaker. 
And that’s when it hit me… Apple really has done it.”

You can read the entire Reddit thread  

 at this link.

 

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RE: Thoughts about some new Bluetooth toys

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

Those sleep phones look pretty good. From the product page, however, I could 
not tell if they have a pair that is compatible with the newer iPhone. Or if I 
need a lightning or Bluetooth adapter to use them. Lately I have been falling 
asleep reading just about every night with earbuds in. which is not advisable 
probably.   

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2018 11:57 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Thoughts about some new bluetooth toys

 

Thanks, Rick, I’ll take a look at those.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2018 7:32 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: RE: Thoughts about some new bluetooth toys

 

Hi Sieghard.

 

Have you considered trying out the Sleep Phones from www.sleepPhones 
 .com ?

 

They come in both wired and BT versions. I have not tried them personally but 
they sure sound like they would fit the bill for you.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 11:36 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Thoughts about some new bluetooth toys

 

Hello,

 

I’m a huge Audible/audio book fan and often listen at night after my wife goes 
to bed. I therefore am always on the lookout for the perfect way to listen so 
it doesn’t disturb my wife but so it’s also comfortable for me since I often 
fall asleep listening. 
I often just use my iPhone and wired Earpods, but sometimes that of course 
results in me waking up during the middle of the night lying on my iPhone and 
with Earpods wrapped around me. I have tried a pillow speaker which I purchased 
from Amazon, but it wasn’t for me. I sometimes use my Plantronics Voyager Edge 
which just a single earpiece and if it ends up somewhere in the bed under me 
it’s not so bad, but it’s also not quite perfect yet.

I recently purchased two larger headsets and something called a bluetooth 
receiver/transmitter, here some links:

 

Jabra Move – link to the canadian Jabra website 
 

Jabra Move – link to Best Buy Canada 

 , regular $109.99 on sale until today for $69.99

I actually bought this on Amazon.ca for $88 so seeing on Best Buy Canada on 
sale for $69.99 is a bummer, but anyhow, I quite like this headset. It’s an 
on-ear headset which is very comfortable and well-built. Only thing for me is 
that the on/off switch which  is a slider is on the right ear and the 
play/pause button and volume up/down is on the left which I find a bit awkward.

It claims 8 hours of battery life and can be used in wired mode as well and I 
quite like it when headsets offer both options.

 

Sony MDRXB950BT/B on Amazon.com 

  $118.00

Sony MDRXB950BT/B on Amazon Canada $199.99 

 

Sony MDRXB950BT review 

 

These are over-the-ear headphones which have noise cancelling and a base boost 
feature and they are awesome, but a bit larger than the Jabra Move.

I was able to get them on sale on Amazon Canada during Boxing Week for $124.99 
Canadian which is under $100 US so that was a really good deal.

I love the controls, the on/off is a button, but the headphones have a very 
pleasant and high quality female voice and say things like “Power On”, “Power 
Off”, “Pairing mode” etc.

The play/pause is on the right ear and it’s a button but it ccan also be 
pusshed up/down for skip/jump back and if you push and hold it it will fast 
forward/rewind.

They sound fantastic, are very comfortable and what I would expect from Sony. I 
have seen reviews where they are favouribly compared with Bose and Beats 
headsets which cost much more.

 

The last item I bought is a dual mode bluetooth receiver/transmitter, it can 
connect to a TV, stereo etc. by 3.5mm/RCA analogue or optical digital 
connection and this allows you to make a non-bluetooth device into one you can 
listen to with a bluetooth headset or speaker. Here the Amazon.ca link:

 

Miccus LONG RANGE Dual Link Bluetooth Transmitter and Bluetooth Receiver, aptX 
Low Latency audio. Wireless adapter for TV, stereo, speakers, Phone, PC. Auto 
optical pass through - (Home RTX 2.0) 

RE: Publix App

[Merv Keck]

My Publix App went non-accessible about a month or two ago. On my 6S+.
I have the latest version of the Publix app and IOS 11.2. I wonder if I should 
uninstall the app and reinstall it?
Merv


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Sherrie Gosling
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 6:02 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Publix App

The  app works fine on my 6S. I had to get cited help to help me get signed in 
but then it works fine.


Sherrie 
Sent from Sherrie's iPhone



> On Dec 15, 2017, at 2:52 PM, Ekstrand, Pamela A. -ND 
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> since the most recent updates to the app?  I am not able to get past the 
> first screen.  There was another recent update to the app, but this is still 
> not fixed.  The app used to be quite accessible until recent updates.
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RE: Amazon Prime Video now available for Apple TV Third Generation and newer

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I have Prime set up and registered on my Apple TV 4 now. I was wondering if 
described movies and television shows are set apart anywhere as they are in the 
Netflix app? In the Netflix app they have their own category. Navigating seems 
a little more of a chore in Prime. Sound certainly seems better in Prime. And 
the selection is outstanding. 

Thanks in advance,

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Kliphton Miller
Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2017 8:59 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Amazon Prime Video now available for Apple TV Third Generation and 
newer

 

you have to tell the app you want register your device online, it will present 
you with a code, and then you sign in to your account, and go too

amazon.com/mytv  

and enter the code, and you will be good to go.

On Dec 7, 2017, at 2:16 PM, lenron brown  > wrote:

 

seems like it needs some work. I couldn't figure out how to register
it but I was kind of tired last night when trying to set it up. Plus
why does another voice starts when you enter the app, hell voice over
is already on the apple tv.

On 12/7/17, Sieghard Weitzel  > 
wrote:



Also don't forget that if you know what you want to watch or search for you
can ask SIRI to find it.


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Peter Logan
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2017 10:26 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Amazon Prime Video now available for Apple TV Third Generation
and newer

Make sure you have direct touch in abled… One of the messages when you first
started tells you that you need that… That it all works perfectly…

Sent from my iPhone




On Dec 7, 2017, at 9:27 AM, Wayne Merritt  > wrote:

I had a brief play with it on my 4th Gen Apple TV last night and
noticed a few things. First, there is a voice that starts speaking
when the app detects you are using VoiceOver, along with a VoiceOver
navigation voice. Also, these two voices appear to be the same.
Perhaps I was just hearing things due to the late hour last night, but
it sounded like there were 2 voices of the same kind, like Samantha,
speaking on my Apple TV inside the Prime Video app. Next, it took me a
few swipes on the remote to get it to move anywhere. The first few
swipes would give me the message something like cannot swipe in that
direction. Finally, though I could activate the menus and browse a few
items in the categories, it was a bit frustrating. Hopefully Voiceover
support will improve in future versions. Would be interested in other
opinions since I played with it right before bed.

Wayne




On 12/7/17, lenron brown  > 
wrote:
I have it. Just need to register it.




On 12/6/17, Sieghard Weitzel  > 
wrote:
Hi,

Surprised nobody noticed this yet,  but when I saw I had 6 app
updates tonight I had a look and the long-awaited and announced app
for Amazon Prime Video for TVOS is now available.
The description of the iOS app said:

* Watch on your Apple TV directly by downloading the separate TVOS app.
Requires Apple TV Third Generation or later.
* Universal search now supported - search for prime videos using iOS
search/SIRI (US, Canada, Australia, Norway and Sweden only
* iPhone 10 support

This is good timing indeed since I just signed up for the 30-day
Amazon Prime trial, now that we have received our Echo devices and
the app is available it will be worthwhile to pay for it and keep it
going.

For those who want to read more, here are 4 links to articles from
respected tech sites:
Amazon Prime Video app rolling out to Apple TV App Store -
9to5Mac Apple and Amazon Confirm Amazon Prime Video on tvOS
Supports 4K HDR and 'Up Next' in TV App - Mac
Rumors Amazon Prime Video finally arrives on Apple TV,
months after original announcement - Ars
Technica
First look: Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV launches on tvOS App
Store -
AppleInsider


Happy watching,
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RE: Serious Radio do you use the iPhone or a standalone radio for at home use

[Merv Keck]

This seems like a silly question, however, does the Sonos  act as a hardware 
medium or an internet medium for Sirius radio? For example back before the 
merger I had a Polk radio for XM. Now I live in an absolute dead zone. Even 
taxi drivers lose their signals when they drive in to this complex to pick me 
up. I have considered Sirius before but the online only package did not provide 
all of the sports choices that were available with a radio plus online. There 
is no way I can use a traditional radio in this apartment.

However, I recently purchased a Sonos One. And other than a few quirks now and 
then I am very happy with it. And I saw today that there are about 155 stations 
available on Sirius for the sonos One. If that is true it has me wondering 
where that lies in the scheme of things as far as packages of stations go.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Juliette Swiler
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 10:47 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Serious Radio do you use the iPhone or a stand alone radio for at 
home use

 

The best way for me is to link my account with Sonos because you get live and 
on demand content. If I just want live content I can listen on my tap with 
Alexa.

Juliette


On Nov 21, 2017, at 2:18 PM, Jen .  > wrote:

Hi,

is there a directory so you know what station is what


On Nov 21, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Michael Irons  > wrote:

Hello Jen, or use both the standalone radio in the phone. The standalone radio 
that I have has a remote with buttons on it. I can get to the stations on the 
standalone radio. The app for SiriusXM a.m. for the phone is accessible with 
voiceover. It is a little bit tricky to work in the beginning. Please get back 
to me with any questions that you have.
Michael

 

Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 21, 2017, at 9:27 AM, Jen .  > wrote:

Hi,  

I am asking for a friend who is not on the group.  

I am wondering for those who subscribe to serious XM radio do you use your 
phone do access the stations or a stand alone radio for at home use.  

If you use a stand alone radio which models are accessible for someone with no 
vision and if you use the phone, is the app accessible with voiceover.  

Thanks for any help you can give.  She’s thinking about subscribing but I know 
nothing about this.  

Thanks.  

Jen  

 

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RE: Tune In and sonos

[Merv Keck]

I wish Tune In Premium came through my new sonos One. Maybe they will do that 
one day in the future. Right now I can only get it on my iPhone and iPad. And 
my iPhone keeps forgetting the Premium account and I have to uninstall and 
reinstall the app to fix it.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Marie
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Tune In and sonos

 

Is there any way to get Tune in premium to play on my Sonos system? I have 
radio by Tune in on the browse menu but it does not appear to be the premium 
version. I would love to listen to the NFL games like I do the MLB games.

Marie

 

 


 

 

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RE: Voice Dream Reader no longer linking with my Dropbox

[Merv Keck]

Oddly enough, I have been getting that issue for the last two or three versions 
of Voice Dream Reader. I am using a 6S+ iPhone so this may not apply depending 
on what device you are using. However, after trying many times to connect to 
Dropbox, and getting an error message, I discovered that if I tap the back 
button after clearing the error message it throws me into my dropbox instead of 
giving me the error message again. For example, I tap add. Then I see my 
various options such as bookshare and dropbox. I tap on dropbox and I get the 
error cannot connect to dropbox. I tap ok. Then I tap on back in the upper left 
corner and it throws me into dropbox anyway.

Hope that helps.

Merv

 Yale
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:56 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Voice Dream Reader no longer linking with my Dropbox

 

Do I assume, then, that Sandro will pass on my issue? I have been very specific 
and have tried everything he asked me to do. It’s so odd that all of a sudden 
this should happen, and I wish I could figure out which update started the 
trouble!

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:46 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Voice Dream Reader no longer linking with my Dropbox

 

Yes. That is Winston's partner/employee. 

Richard

emplothee. 

 

 

(Sent from the iPod Touch 6)


On Nov 19, 2017, at 5:42 PM, Marcia Yale  > wrote:

I’ve been emailing with Sandro at the support address—does he work with 
Winston, do you know?

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 6:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Voice Dream Reader no longer linking with my Dropbox

 

This is the kind of thing I would send to Winston through the 
supp...@voicedream.ccom   address. 

It could be a DropBox update caused an issue.

Richard

 

 





(Sent from the iPod Touch 6)


On Nov 19, 2017, at 11:42 AM, 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone 
 > wrote:

I think some have had problems with DropBox, certainly those using Braille 
Sense have just been told it's working again.

This may be of help to you.

Carol P

On 11/19/2017 7:40 PM, Marcia Yale wrote:



Within the past week, I can no longer add files to Voice Dream from my

Dropbox. I have tried several times to unlink and re-link Voice Dream with

Dropbox but still get the error: "failed to link to Dropbox, or something to

that effect. I have uninstalled and reinstalled both Voice Dream Reader and

Dropbox, as suggested by Voice Dream's support person, but no luck. Has

anyone had this problem before and, if so, do you have a solution?

 

Marcia Yale

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize,

accept, and celebrate those differences.

Audre Lorde

 

 

 


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RE: Amazon Echo and Alexa

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
The list for echo devices for the blind is
 main+subscr...@echoing.groups.io
You can enable skills via your computer, your echo device, or the Alexa app.
To enable a skill using the Echo just say:
Wake Word enable Skill Name.
Or  
Wake Word Disable Skill Name.
If you wish to disable a skill.
For example:
Alexa enable National Day Tracker.
Hope that helps.
Merv



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Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 12:36 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Amazon Echo and Alexa

Hi 
I am not sure if anyone has replied to you already so I hope I am not repeating 
a bunch of information.  

First, I also have issues with the Alexa app that I have installed on my IPad 
running IOS 10.3 or whatever the last update was for IOS 10.  I have always had 
issues with the app even prior to the release of IOS 11.  I find that sometimes 
apps run better on my phone than on my tablet but I never got around to 
installing it on my phone.  

You can enable skills from the app by tapping twice on the skill that interests 
you and then double tap on enable.  The easier way to enable a skill is by 
simply telling alexa to enable the skill by using its name i.e. "Alexa enable 
Jeeopardy".  

There are tons of games you can play on the Echo such as Jeopardy, Catagories 
which is similar to the board game scattagories, Trivia Geek, Trivia Talk and 
many others.  You can enable skills such as recipe finders which may or may not 
require you linking accounts with websites such as all Recipes etc.  You can 
informational skills such as Word of the day or Web MD. Farmer's Almanac, and 
fun facts on subjects ranging from dogs to fruit.  

If you subscribe to Spodify, IHeart Radio or Amazon Music, you can connect or 
link those accounts to the Alexa app and begin listening to music by simply 
using voice commands to instruct alexa to play your play lists from any of 
these sites.  

There are lists you can create such as shopping lists which is convenient.  As 
the week progresses and I run out of items that I may need at the grocery store 
on Saturday, I can simply tell Alexa to add the item to my shopping list.  

I will end by saying that you can also shop through Alexa or the Echo on Amazon 
and order through voice command to Alexa.  There are so many uses for the Echo 
and the only problem I have is recalling all the skills by their names as I 
have so many skills enabled.  You will find that in order to enable or use a 
skill that you must ask alexa to open the skill name and if it is not said 
correctly, she may not respond.  So I am constantly having to go back and 
review which skills I have enabled as I forget that I either have a skill for 
it or forget the name.  

There is an Echo list that I subscribe to but I am not sure of the email 
address for signing up.  If I find it, I wll be sure to pass it along. 
Kathy 

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Ketan Kothari
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 12:45 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com; eyes-f...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Amazon Echo and Alexa

Hi friends,

Sorry for cross-posting but I have problem with Alexa app.  It is very sluggish 
with IOS 11 on my IPhone 7.  I am unable to add skills.

I need some help:  Are there friends who are using Amazon Eco?  Can you please 
enlighten me on the best skills available?  Also, how to add skills and delete 
them.

What can it do other than reminder and alarm?  I would appreciate any help that 
I get.

Thank you all in advance.

With best wishes,

Ketan

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RE: voyager edge headset-RE: Bluetooth headsets with iPhone

[Merv Keck]

I absolutely love my Edge. I have used the charger many times to charge my Edge 
three full times between plugging it in to charge the Edge in the charger. I 
use the Edge on the go quite a lot. And I am very pleased with its performance. 
Not to mention its durability. One time I washed and dried it and it still 
works like new. Laughs! I looked at the Plantronics voyager 3200 and it is 
tempting. But the Edge is still performing so well I can’t justify the expense 
at this time.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2017 5:47 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: voyager edge headset-RE: Bluetooth headsets with iPhone

 

When the Edge is fully charged it says you have 6 hours of talk time, but while 
I never timed it, I think if you just listen to a book you get more than that. 
The Edge also comes with a little cradle which securely holds the earpiece and 
which has a built-in battery sop if the cradle is charged it will fully charge 
your Edge at least once.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristóbal
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2017 2:25 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: RE: voyager edge headset-RE: Bluetooth headsets with iPhone

 

I just picked up today the Voyager 5200 which is the upgrade to the Voyager 
Legend. It has four mics instead of three with all the other bells and whistles 
that go into the voyager line. It’s supposed to have seven hours of talk time. 
So far, I’ve actually found it to be quite comfortable. Much more than the 
legend. It is huge though. I mean, think of a massive hearing aid attached to a 
transformer plastered on the side of your face huge. It is no where near as 
discrete as the edge. That and the edge is super simple to slip on and take 
off. Also, if you wear glasses, I don’t know how you’d be able to use the 5200. 
The edge gives me no problems in this regard. Be it sunglasses or if I wish to 
use my trekz headset at the same time with the edge.

There is the Plantronics 3200 which is the newer version of the Edge and I 
think I may give that one a try. I work from home and sound quality is an 
absolute necesity for me and while the 5200 feels pretty solid so far and has 
one extra mic, man,… the size… 

It seems that the 3200 also has seven hours of talk time. My experience with 
the edge at least is that I can usually get away with two days in between 
charging since it’s not like I’ve got it streaming audio six or seven hours 
straight. When I got my voyager edge, it also came with the charging case that 
is supposed to give you up to two more full charges. I think in the time I’ve 
owned it however, I’ve used it maybe twice. I can’t recall the last time I was 
out and about and needed to charge my edge on the go.

I’m parcial to the Plantronics earpieces for many reasons, ut one of them is 
that they still use an on/off switch instead of a button you have to press and 
hold to turn on and off. 

 

 

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[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2017 1:15 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: voyager edge headset-RE: Bluetooth headsets with iPhone

 

I'm not him, but you get about 7 hours to a charge.

 

Andy

 

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From: John R. Vaughn   

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2017 1:02 PM

Subject: voyager edge headset-RE: Bluetooth headsets with iPhone

 

Sieghard, under normal use, how  many hours of listening time does the Voyager 
Edge headphones give you? 

Normal use for me is reading E mail, going to web sites and searching for 
travel items.

John

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2017 2:23 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: RE: Bluetooth headsets with iPhone

 

That also depends on whether you want a single earpiece or one for both ears. I 
find when I am out and about walking I prefer to just use a single earpiece 
headset, even if I use the wired Earpods I always just put in the right side 
when I’m walking. They don’t block much sound, but they still block a bit so 
having one ear completely free makes a big difference in my opinion.

I have the Voyager Edge which sits only in the outer part of the ear like the 
Earpods or Airpods and I find it blocks only maybe 20% of the sound if that.

There is no such thing as a bluetooth headset without lag, but the Voyager Edge 
is about as good as they get.

 

Regards,

Sieghard

 

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RE: iOS 11 'cop button' also helps users w/ Medical ID protect their data if unconscious

[Merv Keck]

That's pretty funny. When I'm having a seizure I wake up in another town 
sometimes with absolutely no recollection of what my password is or the name of 
the person sitting beside me. Laughs! I'm surprised I haven't bricked my phone 
during a seizure by now.
Merv


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Subject: iOS 11 'cop button' also helps users w/ Medical ID protect their data 
if unconscious

9to5Mac - Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:01 AM iOS 11 'cop button' also helps 
users w/ Medical ID protect their data if unconscious
 
iOS 11 beta 6 (released earlier this week) includes a new feature to quickly 
disable Touch ID from the lock screen. Tapping the lock button five times to 
access the SOS screen or opening a Medical ID will cause the iPhone or iPad to 
temporarily reject all Touch ID attempts, requiring a passcode to unlock.
We have confirmed with sources that this behavior is intentional rather than a 
bug, as well as some explanation as to why it was added. Whilst in theory it 
can be used to prevent law enforcement from compelling suspects to unlock their 
device with fingerprint, it also helps protect people who have fallen 
unconscious.
 
To try this out for yourself, update to iOS 11 beta 6 and access the Medical ID 
from the lockscreen. After dismissing the view, you will find that a passcode 
is required to get back to your home screen. You can also press the lock button 
five times to open the SOS/Medical ID/Shutdown slider page, which also performs 
the same Touch ID lockdown.
The phone will only accept Touch ID again once a valid passcode has been 
entered. Although by no means foolproof, the new feature is an added layer of 
security for the owner's data. If the iPhone owner falls unconscious and a 
bystander comes over to help, accessing the person's Medical ID will 
automatically prevent the person from using the unconscious owner's fingerprint 
to unlock the device against their will.
They can access the medical ID to help diagnose what might have caused the 
incident, but they can no longer unlock the device by placing the person's hand 
on the Touch ID sensor.
Obviously, an intelligent crook could unlock the unconscious person's device 
before entering the Medical ID or SOS modes but Apple is betting on most people 
being honest or the feature being enabled before the user loses consciousness. 
If the device owner is having a seizure, they can activate the SOS screen 
themselves to call their emergency contact with the knowledge that their device 
will be secure if they do lose consciousness or control of their body.
Similarly, if the first responder is an honest citizen and instantly accesses 
the Medical ID, the real owner of the phone will be secured if anyone else 
(such as police at the hospital bedside, for instance) attempts to force access 
by jamming their finger onto the fingerprint sensor.
With the upcoming 'Face ID' in iPhone 8, you can see how the same behavior 
defends against unconscious unlocks with face biometrics too.
The feature may also prevent some people from being forced into giving their 
data over to law enforcement; five presses of a physical button is faster and 
easier than attempting to turn off your phone before it is snatched out of your 
hand. The legal implications are a bit unclear; people have been jailed before 
for refusing to give their fingerprints.
Again, this will help in some situations and not others. Still, your chances 
are always higher than on a device running iOS 10.
iOS 11 should be released to the public sometime next month, alongside the new 
iPhone launch.
 
Original Article at:
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RE: Radio app suggestions for the 4th gen Apple TV.

[Merv Keck]

Is MyTuner Pro totally accessible with Voiceover? When the Apple tV 4 first 
came out I tried the free version  and it was not completely accessible.

Merv

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Larry Lumpkin
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Subject: RE: Radio app suggestions for the 4th gen Apple TV.

 

I use my tuner pro and love it.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
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Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 11:46 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Radio app suggestions for the 4th gen Apple TV.

 

 Is ooTunes compajble with APTV #.

Thanks

God Blindless

Anthony

like 

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On Aug 18, 2017, at 4:07 PM, 'Markus Möller' via VIPhone 
 > wrote:

Try radio.net   for Apple TV 4

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radio-net/id402206359?ls=1 
 =8

It remembers your last heard stations and shows them for fast reusing. Also, 
when you move the app into the first row on Apple TV it will show your recent 
stations in the Top Shelf for accessing them directly from tvOS without the 
need to open the app before.

On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 9:58:01 PM UTC+1, Ricardo Walker wrote:

Hello everyone, 

I wasn’t sure which list was best to ask this so I’m posting to both. Sorry for 
the potential inconvenience. I was looking for suggestions for a radio 
streaming app for the apple TV. Currently, I’m using the free version of My 
Tuner radio. The app works just fine for my needs except for one thing. There 
is no way I see to favorite stations. I have like 6 or 7 I would like to 
favorite so I can switch between them quickly. 

Any suggestions for apps that do this on the Apple TV 4th gen? 

TIA.

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RE: looking for input on any of the amazon devices

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
On the iPhone side, you just need the Alexa app. You can manage multiple Amazon 
devices through the Alexa app.
To answer the question about the usefulness of the Show in relation to other 
Amazon devices, that would depend on the individual.
I can think of several uses for mine if someone sighted had one. But I don't 
really have a desire for one just now because I already have a Dot and an Echo. 
And I don't feel a need to bring up YouTube videos that I cannot see by voice. 
Or video chats I can't see. Or send video messages I can't see. I can do that 
on skype. Laughs!
One good thing that amazon is doing though is that every skill that is being 
developed for the show is being required to be functional for all amazon Echo 
devices without video. So the screen is a bonus but not required for any skill 
even if developed for the Show.
Merv


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From: 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] 
Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 9:40 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: looking for input on any of the amazon devices

hi,
I have a couple of the DOTS, but would like to know more about the show. can 
anyone explain how it works and what it does and if it is potentially useful, 
tickly, with low or no vision in mind?

sent from the dark side of the moon

> On 5 Aug 2017, at 13:06, Jed Barton <jedbar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Awesome.  So what do i need to download on the iphone side?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2017, at 12:14 AM, Merv Keck <blind5spar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> All of the Amazon devices are accessible if you are referring to the Show, 
>> Dot, Tap, or Echo.
>> There are currently over 15,000 skills available and more being added each 
>> day.
>> Merv
>> 
>> -
>> 
>> For all things Echo:
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>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: jedbar...@gmail.com [mailto:jedbar...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Jed 
>> Barton
>> Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 12:06 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: looking for input on any of the amazon devices
>> 
>> Hey guys,
>> 
>> I thought this might be a good place to post this.  I'm thinking of getting 
>> 1 of those cool amazon devices, i think she calls herself Alexa.  I'm 
>> looking for input on accessibility, functionality and all that?  I heard 
>> some of them work with your iphone.  Anyone have any suggestions? I'm still 
>> trying to figure out what exactly these devices do and what the purpose of 
>> them is.  Any thoughts?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Jed
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RE: looking for input on any of the amazon devices

[Merv Keck]

The Show is the newest in the amazon line of Echo devices. It is an Echo with a 
seven inch touch screen. And it is accessible with voice view. The average cost 
in US dollars is around $229. Chris G of Mystic Access did a podcast and review 
of the unboxing and accessibility of the new Echo show. 
I have an Original echo and a Dot. I actually like the Dot better even though 
the sound is smaller unless it is connected to an external speaker via 
Bluetooth.
The Echo will also act as a speaker if you connect your iPhone via Bluetooth. 
But the volume is rather low.

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Larry Lumpkin
Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:56 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: looking for input on any of the amazon devices

What is the show.


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Sarai Bucciarelli
Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 10:35 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
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Hi:
Love the Echo. They are all accessible. I have the Echo Dot and the regular 
Echo.

Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli 

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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: looking for input on any of the amazon devices

Hey guys,

I thought this might be a good place to post this.  I'm thinking of getting 1 
of those cool amazon devices, i think she calls herself Alexa.  I'm looking for 
input on accessibility, functionality and all that?  I heard some of them work 
with your iphone.  Anyone have any suggestions? I'm still trying to figure out 
what exactly these devices do and what the purpose of them is.  Any thoughts?

Cheers,
Jed

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RE: looking for input on any of the amazon devices

[Merv Keck]

All of the Amazon devices are accessible if you are referring to the Show, Dot, 
Tap, or Echo.
There are currently over 15,000 skills available and more being added each day.
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Subject: looking for input on any of the amazon devices

Hey guys,

I thought this might be a good place to post this.  I'm thinking of getting 1 
of those cool amazon devices, i think she calls herself Alexa.  I'm looking for 
input on accessibility, functionality and all that?  I heard some of them work 
with your iphone.  Anyone have any suggestions? I'm still trying to figure out 
what exactly these devices do and what the purpose of them is.  Any thoughts?

Cheers,
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RE: Accessible radio app for UK residents?

[Merv Keck]

I am currently using one called UK radios on my iPad. It still gets updated and 
I am using it with IOS 11 beta. I don't remember who makes it but they make a 
number of different apps for different countries including Canada, Israel, and 
the United Kingdom. The interface is accessible and looks like one of those old 
radios where you just tap a button for a channel. Except there are about 40 
channels now for UK radios.
Merv


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Chantal Ferreira
Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 2:46 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Accessible radio app for UK residents?

Good morning

Here are 2 options for you to try. TuneIn Radio or the iPlayer radio app.

TuneIn has both a free and paid version but the free version works well. You 
can then listen to stations from around the world.

The iPlayer radio app is only the BBC channels but I don't know if it has all 
of them.

Hope this helps.

 Kind regards

Chantal

On 8/1/17, Malcolm Parfitt  wrote:
> I have been using an app called Radios UK.
>
> Unfortunately this will no-longer work with the upcoming IOS11.
> Does any list member have any recommendations for a replacement radio 
> app that works and has a comprehensive station list here in the UK?
>
> Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
>
> Malcolm
>
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RE: PureFlix

[Merv Keck]

With Pureflix you need to go to the web site

www.pureflix.com <http://www.pureflix.com>  which is very accessible and Browse 
through their selection.

Other sites vary in accessibility and selection of movies.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Donald L. Roberts
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 6:03 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: PureFlix

 

I have a related question.  Regarding the various streaming services, i.e. 
netflix, hulu etc., it really frustrates me that I have found no way to 
actually search the content unless I actually sign up for an account.  Has any 
list member done a serious a-b comparison of these services trying to determine 
which has the widest variety of content.  If so, I would certainly like to know 
your findings.

 

I tend to like older classic movies.  But when I had a trial of Hulu, I found 
very little in the way of classic movies.  Lots and lots of relatively current 
stuff, but few classic movies.

 

Don Roberts

 

 

On 7/22/2017 10:53 AM, Patti Johnson wrote:

I like Acorn, but then I like British entertainment, some of it that
is.  I watch a lot of the Agatha Christy stuff, and that sort of
thing.
I was so totally hooked on Downton Abbey when it was around, so
anything along that line is something I'll watch.
 
Patti
On 7/22/17, Merv Keck  <mailto:blind5spar...@gmail.com> 
<blind5spar...@gmail.com> wrote:

I've always been curious about acorn. I gave up Hulu a long time ago because
I never watched it and recently gave up WWE Network for the same reason. I
still have Netflix on the Apple TV 4 and my iDevices. But rarely watch it.
And now Pureflix. I heard Acorn has quite a bit of good programming though.
 
 
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Patti Johnson
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 8:10 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
Subject: Re: PureFlix
 
I am sort of thinking of getting rid of Netflix.  I am kind of disappointed
in it.  I do have other services like Acorn TV and Starz, and Feeln, so I
know what you mean about mounting costs for streaming services.  Given the
state of my budget, I may have to cut some of that too.
And I have Cable, only because it provides channels with older programming
like MeTV and Antenna and Retro, and now we have Light TV.
But I do realize if I lived elsewhere, and had a really great indoor antenna
I could get those on OTA tv but I live on a property with a wall of trees
surrounding it and it doesn't give me a good reception.
So it's hard to know what to do. But I will still support the efforts of
something like Pureflix because I want them to know I believe a service like
that is needed.
Patti
 
On 7/22/17, MamaPeach  <mailto:mamape...@charter.net> <mamape...@charter.net> 
wrote:

Agreed, but when you already pay $27.10 for NetFlix and then $11.99
for Hulu, I want to make sure before jumping into another monthly
charge that it
 
will be something we will watch. We had to cut cable because the price
just
 
kept getting higher and higher, so I don't want to just keep adding on
streaming services just because they are out there. It is a great
concept for sure, but I am not sure if we will take on that particular
service. With
 
a fixed income, you have to pick and choose.
 
-Original Message-
From: Patti Johnson
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 7:52 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
Subject: Re: PureFlix
 
I will support anything like this that gives a chance to see decent
quality tv, rather than the junk that is on network and even cable tv
these days.
My personal opinion.  So even if Pureflix didn't offer a ton of stuff,
I'd still support it, given what it is all a bout.
Patti
 
On 7/21/17, Merv Keck  <mailto:blind5spar...@gmail.com> 
<blind5spar...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,
www.pureflix.com <http://www.pureflix.com>  has a listing of movies and shows. 
I gave up Hulu a
long time ago in anticipation of Pureflix. They have some content
that I have been waiting for a while.
 
 
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>  
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf Of MamaPeach
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 7:17 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
Subject: Re: PureFlix
 
Just wondering if there is much that is offered on PureFlix? I
already pay for Hulu and NetFlix, so just wondering if it would offer
more to warrant paying another $9.99 a month. Is there a listing
somewhere of what kind of stuff you can expect to find on PureFlix? I
know there is a 30 day trial, but I thought someone could enlighten
me more before I take the 30 day free trial. If it doesn't offer
much, I would rather not waste the time.
 
-Original Message-
From: Mary Otten
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 6:41 PM

RE: PureFlix

[Merv Keck]

I've always been curious about acorn. I gave up Hulu a long time ago because I 
never watched it and recently gave up WWE Network for the same reason. I still 
have Netflix on the Apple TV 4 and my iDevices. But rarely watch it. And now 
Pureflix. I heard Acorn has quite a bit of good programming though.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Patti Johnson
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 8:10 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: PureFlix

I am sort of thinking of getting rid of Netflix.  I am kind of disappointed in 
it.  I do have other services like Acorn TV and Starz, and Feeln, so I know 
what you mean about mounting costs for streaming services.  Given the state of 
my budget, I may have to cut some of that too.
And I have Cable, only because it provides channels with older programming like 
MeTV and Antenna and Retro, and now we have Light TV.
But I do realize if I lived elsewhere, and had a really great indoor antenna I 
could get those on OTA tv but I live on a property with a wall of trees 
surrounding it and it doesn't give me a good reception.
So it's hard to know what to do. But I will still support the efforts of 
something like Pureflix because I want them to know I believe a service like 
that is needed.
Patti

On 7/22/17, MamaPeach <mamape...@charter.net> wrote:
> Agreed, but when you already pay $27.10 for NetFlix and then $11.99 
> for Hulu, I want to make sure before jumping into another monthly 
> charge that it
>
> will be something we will watch. We had to cut cable because the price 
> just
>
> kept getting higher and higher, so I don't want to just keep adding on 
> streaming services just because they are out there. It is a great 
> concept for sure, but I am not sure if we will take on that particular 
> service. With
>
> a fixed income, you have to pick and choose.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Patti Johnson
> Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 7:52 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: PureFlix
>
> I will support anything like this that gives a chance to see decent 
> quality tv, rather than the junk that is on network and even cable tv 
> these days.
> My personal opinion.  So even if Pureflix didn't offer a ton of stuff, 
> I'd still support it, given what it is all a bout.
> Patti
>
> On 7/21/17, Merv Keck <blind5spar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> www.pureflix.com has a listing of movies and shows. I gave up Hulu a 
>> long time ago in anticipation of Pureflix. They have some content 
>> that I have been waiting for a while.
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf Of MamaPeach
>> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 7:17 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: PureFlix
>>
>> Just wondering if there is much that is offered on PureFlix? I 
>> already pay for Hulu and NetFlix, so just wondering if it would offer 
>> more to warrant paying another $9.99 a month. Is there a listing 
>> somewhere of what kind of stuff you can expect to find on PureFlix? I 
>> know there is a 30 day trial, but I thought someone could enlighten 
>> me more before I take the 30 day free trial. If it doesn't offer 
>> much, I would rather not waste the time.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Mary Otten
>> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 6:41 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: PureFlix
>>
>> OK, thanks Patty. I sort of thought it was going to be like what you 
>> described, I thought I would ask.
>> Mary
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jul 21, 2017, at 2:48 PM, Patti Johnson <pattigj1...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I heard about this streaming service maybe three years ago, not 
>>> sure, and downloaded the app and it wasn't accessible, so I started 
>>> writing to them about it.
>>> When I got the Amazon Fire tv it became available there.  Now it's 
>>> on Apple tv.
>>> It's a faithbased streaming service that shows things the whole 
>>> family can see, a lot of it Biblically based, movies with Christian themes.
>>> There's other things too, kids stuff that right now I can't 
>>> remember, but I get their newsletter and every week I read about 
>>> people dropping their Cable and using this as their only means of 
>>> entertainment because they know it's safe for the whole family to watch.
>>>
>>> I know that they've run things on it like Not Ashamed, War Room, and 
>>> that other movie that was out last year about the football team 
>>> whic

RE: PureFlix

[Merv Keck]

It is your standard Google powered I am not a robot Captia. So there is an 
audio option. But it is a pain to navigate through without sighted assistance. 
I had just about given up last night when I finally got verified.

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Kliphton Miller
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 12:51 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: PureFlix

Yes, you will need sited help to sign up.  I hate that dang Capta 
> On Jul 22, 2017, at 12:34 PM, Elizabeth Ulrich 
> <elizabethulr...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> I tried registering for PureFlix, but the capcha is an issue. Does this 
> require sighted assistance? 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> Liz Ulrich and leader Dog hope
> HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ELIZABETH.ULRICH.1
> 
>> On Jul 22, 2017, at 12:26 PM, MamaPeach <mamape...@charter.net> wrote:
>> 
>> We get the streaming and the DVDs as well, 3 DVDs as often as we want them.
>> 
>> -Original Message- From: Kliphton Miller
>> Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 12:18 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: PureFlix
>> 
>> 27 bucks for Netflix?  Why so high?  Thought there highest plan was 13 bucks 
>> and that’s with 4k TV.
>>> On Jul 22, 2017, at 7:58 AM, MamaPeach <mamape...@charter.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Agreed, but when you already pay $27.10 for NetFlix and then $11.99 for 
>>> Hulu, I want to make sure before jumping into another monthly charge that 
>>> it will be something we will watch. We had to cut cable because the price 
>>> just kept getting higher and higher, so I don't want to just keep adding on 
>>> streaming services just because they are out there. It is a great concept 
>>> for sure, but I am not sure if we will take on that particular service. 
>>> With a fixed income, you have to pick and choose.
>>> 
>>> -Original Message- From: Patti Johnson
>>> Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 7:52 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: PureFlix
>>> 
>>> I will support anything like this that gives a chance to see decent 
>>> quality tv, rather than the junk that is on network and even cable 
>>> tv these days.
>>> My personal opinion.  So even if Pureflix didn't offer a ton of 
>>> stuff, I'd still support it, given what it is all a bout.
>>> Patti
>>> 
>>>> On 7/21/17, Merv Keck <blind5spar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>> www.pureflix.com has a listing of movies and shows. I gave up Hulu 
>>>> a long time ago in anticipation of Pureflix. They have some content 
>>>> that I have been waiting for a while.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -Original Message-
>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>>>> Behalf Of MamaPeach
>>>> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 7:17 PM
>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>> Subject: Re: PureFlix
>>>> 
>>>> Just wondering if there is much that is offered on PureFlix? I 
>>>> already pay for Hulu and NetFlix, so just wondering if it would 
>>>> offer more to warrant paying another $9.99 a month. Is there a 
>>>> listing somewhere of what kind of stuff you can expect to find on 
>>>> PureFlix? I know there is a 30 day trial, but I thought someone 
>>>> could enlighten me more before I take the 30 day free trial. If it doesn't 
>>>> offer much, I would rather not waste the time.
>>>> 
>>>> -Original Message-
>>>> From: Mary Otten
>>>> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 6:41 PM
>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>> Subject: Re: PureFlix
>>>> 
>>>> OK, thanks Patty. I sort of thought it was going to be like what 
>>>> you described, I thought I would ask.
>>>> Mary
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 21, 2017, at 2:48 PM, Patti Johnson <pattigj1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I heard about this streaming service maybe three years ago, not 
>>>>> sure, and downloaded the app and it wasn't accessible, so I 
>>>>> started writing to them about it.
>>>>> When I got the Amazon Fire tv it became available there.  Now it's 
>>>>> on Apple tv.
>>>>> It's a faithbased streaming service that shows things the whole 
>>>>> family can see, a lot of it Biblically

RE: PureFlix

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
www.pureflix.com has a listing of movies and shows. I gave up Hulu a long time 
ago in anticipation of Pureflix. They have some content that I have been 
waiting for a while.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
MamaPeach
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 7:17 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: PureFlix

Just wondering if there is much that is offered on PureFlix? I already pay for 
Hulu and NetFlix, so just wondering if it would offer more to warrant paying 
another $9.99 a month. Is there a listing somewhere of what kind of stuff you 
can expect to find on PureFlix? I know there is a 30 day trial, but I thought 
someone could enlighten me more before I take the 30 day free trial. If it 
doesn't offer much, I would rather not waste the time.

-Original Message-
From: Mary Otten
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 6:41 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: PureFlix

OK, thanks Patty. I sort of thought it was going to be like what you described, 
I thought I would ask.
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 21, 2017, at 2:48 PM, Patti Johnson  wrote:
>
> I heard about this streaming service maybe three years ago, not sure,
> and downloaded the app and it wasn't accessible, so I started writing
> to them about it.
> When I got the Amazon Fire tv it became available there.  Now it's on 
> Apple tv.
> It's a faithbased streaming service that shows things the whole family
> can see, a lot of it Biblically based, movies with Christian themes.
> There's other things too, kids stuff that right now I can't remember,
> but I get their newsletter and every week I read about people dropping
> their Cable and using this as their only means of entertainment
> because they know it's safe for the whole family to watch.
>
> I know that they've run things on it like Not Ashamed, War Room, and
> that other movie that was out last year about the football team which
> I can't remember the name of offhand.
> I think they've run  God's Not Dead also.
> Now, I have seen that on Netflix, so I'm not saying they don't have
> stuff for the family, but this service is solely for that purpose.
>
> Just thought I'd try to explain it a little.
> I'm probably not doing a good job of it, but that's the best way I know 
> how to.
>
> Patti
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Pureflix App and the Apple TV 4

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I have been waiting for the Pureflix app to come to the Apple TV 4 for about
a year now. It has finally arrived. However, I have no clue if it is
accessible. I was wondering if anyone has tried it yet with Voiceover?
Pureflix is like Netflix but with family friendly programming.

Thanks in advance.

Merv

 

 

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Tune In Radio Premium on more than one device?

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I am considering Tune In Premium on my iPad and iPhone. I was wondering, if
I buy it on one device, will I also be able to use it on the other device or

will I be required to purchase a second subscription. Which I do not intend
to do.

I would make a choice as to which device I wanted to use it with most.

Thanks in advance.

Merv

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RE: setting up an amazon echo

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I’m sorry I forgot to put the subscribe info in.

The correct address is:

main+subscr...@echoing.groups.io <mailto:main+subscr...@echoing.groups.io> 

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Shawn Krasniuk
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:23 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: setting up an amazon echo

 

He Merv. The link you sent to join the echo list doesn't work. Are you sure 
this is the right address?

 

Shawn

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On Jul 11, 2017, at 7:52 PM, Merv Keck <blind5spar...@gmail.com 
<mailto:blind5spar...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

There is a user list for the blind.

 <mailto:m...@echoing.groups.io> m...@echoing.groups.io

You can set up your echo device using the app or the computer.

 

 

 

From: 'Ray T. Mahorney' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 7:37 PM
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Subject: setting up an amazon echo

 

Questions are as follows. Is it normal behavior for the Alexa app to route 
audio away from the speaker and to the phones earpiece? Also, does one need to 
use the app to configure the echo or can one use the PC to configure the echo? 
Finally, is there a user list for these things?  Thanks folks.


Ray T. Mahorney
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RE: setting up an amazon echo

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There is a user list for the blind.

m...@echoing.groups.io  

You can set up your echo device using the app or the computer.

 

 

 

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Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 7:37 PM
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Subject: setting up an amazon echo

 

Questions are as follows. Is it normal behavior for the Alexa app to route 
audio away from the speaker and to the phones earpiece? Also, does one need to 
use the app to configure the echo or can one use the PC to configure the echo? 
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RE: Recommending app for remembering to pay bills

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I do use the reminder app for paying monthly and annual bills. The only issue 
with the reminder app is that it is not the most powerful I have ever worked 
with. There have been times when I would like to more easily sort my reminders. 
But for the most part it does work pretty well.

Merv

 

 

 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Alan Lemly
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 11:27 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Recommending app for remembering to pay bills

 

Hi List,

 

I haven't followed every message on this thread but I don't believe I saw any 
that recommended simply using the calendar app to set up a recurring 
appointment to pay a particular bill or using the Reminders app to set up a 
recurring reminder. This would seem to be the easiest way to handle something 
like a bill payment reminder and you know these are accessible.

 

Alan Lemly

 

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[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Laury-Johnson, Shawnese (LARA)
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 7:24 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Recommending app for remembering to pay bills

 

I wasn't able to get any of the buttons to work using voice over.

Sent from my iPhone


On May 24, 2017, at 6:49 PM, Gerardo Corripio  > wrote:

I'd like to recommend the app, Bills Monitor, a calendar speficially to remind 
to pay bills; the only little drawback  to share is that some of the buttons to 
go to the different options, aren't VO-compatible, for which I've already put 
the rating and review on the App Store, urging you'll to do to make this 
wonderful app as accessible as posible!Other than that, I'm really enjoying it! 
So much so that I went ahead and bought the paid version, all the more 
important be made as accessible as it can!
Here's the app's info so you guys can take a look at it; it's the free version: 
Bills Monitor Free - Bill Manager & Reminder por Maxwell Software
https://appsto.re/mx/EaloC.i


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RE: ParcelTrack App Recommendation

[Merv Keck]

I’ll have to try this one. I have yet to find one to track dynamex yet. Laughs! 
Amazon uses them for same day shipping down here in Florida.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Robin Frost
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2017 1:46 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: ParcelTrack App Recommendation

 

Hi,

So far yes I haven’t hit upon a US carrier it hasn’t been able to track. I hope 
that helps.

Robin

 

 

From: Scott Dollar 

Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2017 12:40 AM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com 

Subject: Re: ParcelTrack App Recommendation

 

Hi,

 

I have a question for you.

 

Does this app will work for any UPS, USPS, EdEX, and any package delivery 
companies can use that app to track down the package more easier?

 

Thank you,

 

Scott Dollar

 

 

From: Alan Lemly 

Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 11:18 AM

To: VIPhone Email List 

Subject: ParcelTrack App Recommendation

 

Hi List,

 

I'm a fan of package tracking apps and have used ShipRack for quite some time 
but have been disappointed that its notifications really haven't worked for 
quite some time. I discovered the ParcelTrack app mentioned on an AppleVis 
communication and think this will be my package tracking app going forward. I 
think its premium version costing only $2.99 USD is a very good deal compared 
to the Parcel app's ongoing subscription charge. I like that ParcelTrack 
premium has a feature to add new packages to track by forwarding a shipment 
notification email to your ParcelTrack Inbox and that it's available across 
multiple devices and computers. I know these are pretty standard featurs in 
tracking apps and the proof will be in performance but I like the price and 
feature set of ParcelTrack and it is fully accessible based on what I've seen 
so far on my iPhone 7 running iOS 10.3.2. Here's a web link to ParcelTrack for 
any who want to read more about it:

 

https://parceltrack.de/en/

 

Alan Lemly

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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
For me it is voice controlled. I don't need a phone or a computer to use it. 
Which I do for skype and the other applications you stated. And I can use it as 
a wireless intercom or to talk and message across the country or world without 
picking up a phone or taking my focus away from whatever I am doing on my PC.
I just had a long conversation with the people on the Echo team at Amazon. They 
are telling me that the new Echo show which is coming out in June will require 
sighted assistance to set up. And because the screen is not a touch screen as 
in a tablet but more of a display to include additional info to supplement the 
voice interaction, there is no plans to include any text to speech option on 
the new touch screen which is part of the new Echo show.
I was a bit disappointed because I was looking forward to getting a pair of the 
new shows and using the video call features. However, since I'm having so much 
fun with the audio call and message feature on the dot, I just decided to 
upgrade to a pair of Echoes while they are on sale at Amazon for $149 US$ until 
tomorrow.
For me, this message and call feature allows me to be social but still be more 
private than skype and Zello and whatsup etc. Because I don't have to join 
silly groups or advertise or knowing me, hide my online status while I'm 
working.
Merv

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-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 4:46 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

Just out of curiocity, what is the big deal with this? OK, so you can now call 
or message other Alexa users which I assume is what is happening, but then 
again how is this different from using Skype, Whats App, Facebook Messenger or 
any one of a variety of voip apps?

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Shawn Krasniuk
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:03 PM
To: 'Adrian Leong' via VIPhone 
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

So is it just me or are others having issues getting the call feature to work 
properly? I have the updated Alexa app on my phone but when I go to the bottom 
of the screen, I don't see any communication or conversation tab. I am in 
Canada though so that could explain it. However I installed an app called Flyp 
which lets me make a US phone number which I did but when I went on to the 
Amazon website it didn't text me a code to change the number. Really wish I 
knew what I could do as I know a person who lives in Australia, which they 
claim is one of the other countries other than Canada the Echo doesn't support, 
yet he's got his working with calls. It just makes me want to grab my hair and 
tear it out. Lol. Very frustrated.

Shawn
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> On May 11, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> James,
> 
> What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially 
> supported in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia and/or 
> the UK. I am in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here and the 
> Alexa app is not available in the canadian app store.
> 
> Regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Richard Turner
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
> 
> 
> No, did you check the spelling?
> It is a l e x a.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
>> 
>> I could not find it is it under a different name?
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find 
>>> it thank you
>>> 
 On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner  
 wrote:
 
 james,
 You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
 app store.
 The app name is Alexa.
 You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
 If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone 
 who can walk you through it in person.
 Good luck,
 
 Richard
 
 
> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson  
> wrote:
> 
> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
> it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis  wrote:
>> 
>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The 

RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Merv Keck]

I have used both the calling and messaging on my Echo Dot. It works very well. 
I am now considering a pair of Echo Shows. I have been waiting to see if anyone 
can give me a handle on the accessibility of the touch screen. But the 
demonstrations I have seen sound pretty good. And it works so well on the dot 
I’m already hooked.

Merv

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Michael Hingson
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:52 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

 

Has anyone tried this yet? I just received the following announcement.

 

== 

AMAZON ECHO

== 

 

"Alexa, call Mom."

We're excited to announce Alexa calling and messaging.

- "Alexa, call Grace."

- "Alexa, send a message to Chris."

 

See the feature in action, then check out the details below to try it for 
yourself.

 

Getting started is easy   

1) Download the updated app for iOS and Android

2) Complete set‑up including importing your contacts

3) Forward this email to your friends

 

iOS link: 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-echo/id944011620?ref_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_ios_txt

Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app 

 _=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_android_txt

 

Calling

How do I make a call?

- "Alexa, call Mom."

 

How do I receive calls?

- "Alexa, answer the call."

 

Messaging

How do I send a voice message?

- "Alexa, send Jenny a message."

 

How do I retrieve messages?

Alexa will announce your messages, a chime will sound, and a green light ring 
will appear.  To hear messages, just ask: 

 - "Alexa, play my messages?"

 

A new way to be together

Who can I call and message?

You can call or message any contact who also has the free Alexa App on their 
phone, an Echo, or an Echo Dot and has enabled Alexa calling and messaging. 
Once you update the app, you can see which contacts have also enabled Alexa 
calling and messaging. Don't see your friends or family in the app? Just 
forward this email to help them get started.

 

What if I have an Echo and my dad has an Echo Dot—can we still call or message 
each other?

Yes!

 

What if my friends don't have an Echo, can I still call or message them from 
mine?

Yes! Those friends would simply need to download the free Alexa App on their 
phone, available on iOS and Android, and enable Alexa calling and messaging.

 

How much does Alexa calling and messaging cost?

It's free.

 

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RE: Apple rumours hint at special iPhone for the blind with integrated 2-row 20-cell braille display

[Merv Keck]

Considering how many resources Facebook and other companies spend each year 
trying to eliminate fake news, I am constantly amazed at the number of people 
who are amused by these obviously fake and not amusing stories. If someone 
posted a fake story about a blind friendly device on May 22nd or a new 
Cumulative update on March fourteenth and then at the end of the message they 
said. Hey only kidding. Everyone would be angry. Not the least bit amused.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Saturday, April 1, 2017 6:33 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple rumours hint at special iPhone for the blind with integrated 
2-row 20-cell braille display

 

April fools!

 

 

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From: Sieghard Weitzel   

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 3:23 PM

Subject: Apple rumours hint at special iPhone for the blind with integrated 
2-row 20-cell braille display

 

Hi,

 

In the most recent Today in iOS Podcast which I listened to this morning at 
around the 32 minute mark, Rob mentioned that apparently reliable sources from 
Mac Rumours and 9to5Mac said Apple is working on a special iPhone for the blind 
with a 20-cell braille display. This may be available as early as this fall, 
the braille cells would take up part of the screen, but of course there still 
would be a smaller area which accepts the familiar touch gestures as well and 
it will be priced similarly to the rumoured iPhone 8 at just over $1,000 US. 
Below is a direct link to the Podcast, if you subscribe to Today in iOS you can 
quickly skip ahead and start listening at around 32 minutes into the Podcast. I 
am not much of a braille user myself, but I know many on this list use braille 
all the time and this would probably be a big hit for braille users. Here now 
the link, if you listen by going to this link on a computer look for the button 
Jaws speaks as "Unlabelled 0":

http://tii.libsyn.com/tii-item-0424-ios-103-gold-master-and-ios-1032-beta-1

 

Regards,

Sieghard

 

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RE: apple tv 4th gen apps accessibility going down hill

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
I was very disappointed with many of the apps I have tried lately. I purchased 
an Apple TV 4 even though my third gen worked fine because I wanted access to 
the thousands of channels instead of the 20 or 30 that were available on the 
third gen. Ok apps as they call them not channels. Anyway, it seems that every 
time I find an app I really want such as Dove which allegedly has hundreds of 
hours of family programming. It is not the least bit accessible. As in nothing 
was labeled to work with voiceover. 
I have become accustomed to not being able to play games since losing my vision 
several years ago and not playing graphically intensive games on a PlayStation 
4 or other console device. But when I try a news app or a network app and it 
simply does not allow any voiceover control at all I get very frustrated.


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jim Ruby
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 1:20 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: apple tv 4th gen apps accessibility going down hill

Hi, is it just me?
It seems like accessability is going down hill. I am finding more and more apps 
harder to use with simple voiceover gestures and some apps not accessible at 
all yet still others you can some what use, but only part of it.

Look at the abc app for example. You can find some things, but to try and find 
a show you only hear the number of the item voice over will not read the shows. 
I sent in feedback, but heard nothing back.

I find myself just not using my apple tv that much any more. I used to watch a 
lot of shows that I mis during the week, now I just forget about them.

So to try and get my interest back in to this device what apps are you all 
using? I like watching movies, news, weather, mist tv shows and games might be 
fun. I also would like to have all the local networks such as abc, cbs, fox, 
nbc and there is more. I know there is the tv app, but my cable provider is on 
the list of providers, but you can't access the main list of them since mine is 
not the top few apple shows I'm stuck.

Maybe it is me?

Thans for any thoughts.





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RE: A Question to iTunes for Windows Users with Two-Factor Authentication Enabled on Their iCloud Accounts

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
I do not use the iCloud Panel but I do use itunes and the Cloud. I have an iPad 
Mini 4 and an iPhone 6S+ and I have two factor authentication enabled. I use 
that very successfully with both devices. Oh it also works well with the Apple 
TV 4. Although I am glad I have a Bluetooth Keyboard that lets me switch 
between all three devices at will just to save time. That has nothing to do 
with accessibility just an added benefit.
Hope that helps,
Merv


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Robin Frost
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 2:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question to iTunes for Windows Users with Two-Factor 
Authentication Enabled on Their iCloud Accounts

Hi Sir,
I can't address iCloud control panel for Windows as I hadn't known it to be 
accessible so hadn't touched it in years.  If it's been improved I'd love to 
know of it. As for tfa yes I've run with it for years and sometimes iTunes 
prompts me for my Password a bit more frequently than I recall other wise but 
if your pc is a trusted device then it shouldn't be much of an issue. 
the biggest issue I ever had with it truthfully was when I only had one Apple 
device and had restored it to factory defaults before setting up my new device 
thus couldn’t verify myself to get into my Apple ID to set up that second 
device. Oopsey time for a momentary panic attack which at that point I solved 
by temporarily disabling tfa long enough to set up new device and then could 
re-enable it. but from the sounds of it you might have more than one device so 
hopefully that'll never be an issue for you or me now again (smile).
I'm sure if I'm missing a facet others will chime in too.
Robin


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Subject: A Question to iTunes for Windows Users with Two-Factor Authentication 
Enabled on Their iCloud Accounts

Hello All,

Later this evening, I am going to enable two-factor iCloud Authentication on 
several accounts, some of which use iTunes for Windows.

To all iTunes for Windows Users, who have done so, were their any problems 
using iTunes for Windows or the iCloud for Windows Control panel after enabling 
two-factor authentication?  If so, how did you resolve the problems.

Thank you,

Mark

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Apple TV 4 and Amazon Shopping

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

Today I discovered the Amazon Shopping App on my Apple TV 4. It seems to be
working very well. The only strange thing so far is when I searched for
something it brought me results with both $US and $Canadian. I live in
Florida and was signed in with my Prime account.

Everything seems accessible so far. I have not tried to purchase anything
yet but shopping and Browsing is very good. And there is a 4 digit pin to
protect the account from someone just getting on the App and buying while
I'm not looking, laughs!

I was wondering if anyone has actually purchased on Amazon through the Apple
TV 4 yet and if it was accessible.

This is a good step forward since so far Apple and Amazon have not played
well together. I'm hoping that Amazon Prime will eventually come to the
Apple TV 4 so I can watch movies without having to use my iPad or iPhone.

Merv

 

 

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RE: iTunes 12,6

[Merv Keck]

So far I am using 12.6 successfully on my windows 10 Home with Jaws 18. One 
weird quirk I noticed was that some files I had deleted but apparently were in 
the cloud showed back up and had to be deleted again. I have the cloud enabled 
in preferences because it seems to make my experience work more smoothly with 
my Apple TV 4 when playing files on my PC.


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Carla Savage
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 7:50 AM
To: viphone email list 
Subject: iTunes 12,6

Hi All, 
Just checking what people's experiences have been with iTunes 12,6? I don't 
want to update and then have to delete everything off to re-install an earlier 
version. Do the tracks get read properly now? Do all the fields get read? I use 
Window-Eyes. 
Many thanks, 
Carla.


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RE: questions regarding Apple TV

[Merv Keck]

Netflix asking if you are still watching used to be on the web site. I don't 
know if it is still there or not. I haven't tried accessing the site since 
losing my vision in 2014. I have quite a bit of difficulty accessing the rotor 
on the Apple TV 4. I find it much more difficult than any other Apple device. I 
may be doing something wrong.

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Kliphton Miller
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:55 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: questions regarding Apple TV

I think what you need to do to the appleTV in your living room is make sure 
speak after delay is on, this should take care of the description not being 
read.  You can find this in the rotter.  As for Netflix asking if your still 
watching, I have never been able to find where to extend this to more time, or 
just flat out turn it off.  So if you find it please let me know.
> On Mar 15, 2017, at 7:51 AM, Terri Stimmel  
> wrote:
> 
> Hello everybody,
> 
> 
> I was wondering about something with my Apple TV's. I have 2 of them. 
> They are both the 4th generation model. From what I can tell, both of 
> them are up to date.
> 
> However, they both act a bit differently. I am hoping someone can tell 
> me why this is.
> 
> For example, on my Apple TV in the bedroom, when I am watching 
> Netflix, when the next show in a series comes up, it gives me the 
> title and a bit of information about it.
> 
> However, the one in my living room does not do this.
> 
> Does anyone have any idea as to why this is different?
> 
> Also, is there a way to make the one in my living room do this as well?
> 
> 
> Also, I was wondering something.
> 
> When watching a series, is there a way to stop Netflix from asking me 
> if I want to continue? It seems to do this at about every 3rd episode. 
> I find it annoying!
> 
> 
> Any help with these questions would be appreciated.
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> 
> Terri
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RE: Problem With Bluetooth Keyboard

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

Were the batteries included? The only time I have ever seen that was when the 
batteries were going dead. A fresh set eliminated the issue. I have the K480 
and absolutely love using it with my iPhone 6S+, iPad Mini 4, and Apple TV 4. 
That dial is great for switching between the three devices.

 

 

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MamaPeach
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2017 8:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Problem With Bluetooth Keyboard

 

I just got the Logitech K480 Bluetooth keyboard and I am having a problem. When 
I enter an edit field to type something, no matter what my typing mode is set 
to on my iPod, all my letters are duplicated? I have gone into 
keyboard/hardware keyboard and I don't see any way to fix this. Any ideas. It 
said it should have had a user namual included in the box, but there was not 
one. Is there something I am not doing right? This is totally new to me.

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RE: Voice over talking when listening to voice mail long IPhone 7 with IOS 10.2.x

[Merv Keck]

This is also happening on my 6S+. It is not reading the transcription. It just 
says something like about Voiceover being on or active. I don't remember 
exactly what the message says because I am usually concentrating on the 
voicemail. But it is definitely saying something about Voiceover and not 
voicing the transcription. At least in my case.


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Don Risavy, Jr.
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 4:35 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Voice over talking when listening to voice mail long IPhone 7 with 
IOS 10.2.x

Well that might be the issue as never thought of that as yes that 
feature is showing up and is neat; but, if there's a way to turn it off then 
that will be good as that might be what is causing the problem; but, from what 
best remember without trying it is when go to listen to my voice mail voice 
over is talking over the voice mail or persons message.


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
christopher hallsworth
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 2:14 PM
To: Viphone 
Subject: Re: Voice over talking when listening to voice mail long IPhone 7 with 
IOS 10.2.x

Just a guess but is it the new Voicemail transcription feature in iOS 10 and 
VoiceOver is simply reading the transcribed text?
> On 4 Feb 2017, at 13:35, Don Risavy, Jr.  wrote:
> 
> Wondered if anyone else has this issue when listening to voice mail on their 
> IPhone 7 running the latest IOS 10 where voice over talks while trying to 
> listen to a voice mail left?  It only seem to do it the first time listen to 
> the voice mail and then if listen to it a second time don’t.
> So was just curious if anyone else had run into this issue and if so how did 
> you tend to it or solve it?
> Also noticed on my IPhone 7 at times when calling a number in my contacts 
> says incoming call and not outgoing call.
> So any ideas about that too?
> Thanks.
>  
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RE: [vi-kindle] Turning voice on a brand new Fire

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
Thanks. I have it all set up now. Nicki found some good resources on google
and I set it all up for her except for the Wi-Fi password. I really have
problems with the touch typing. That light touch on the virtual keyboard
always gives me fits even on the iPhone. I don't use it. When I get a client
or student with it I always have problems as well, laughs! Nicki uses it by
default though so I'm sure she will have no problems when she gets home from
work. I was only setting it up for her as a learning experience for myself
anyway. She is at the very least capable of setting it up herself. But I
live for that sort of thing so she indulged me.
If it was me I would be using an external keyboard unless I needed or wanted
to use the emoji or lots of numbers. I have a keyboard called Logitech K480
that sells for $22 on amazon that is bigger than the Fire 7 but is a full
size keyboard minus the numeric keypad. It has a dial that lets you quickly
switch between three devices. If I was going to type a lot on the fire I
would have to have that. I use it right now for my iPad, iPhone, and Apple
TV. And it is very cool sitting there typing on all three at the same time
and just dialing my device at will.
Thanks again, smile!
Oh by the way when I first turned it on and it sat there for ten minutes
with the fire logo I almost had a heart attack. I thought I broke her brand
new tablet. I lost the rest of my useable vision two years ago but in
emergencies I can use extreme magnification for a few minutes if the
contrast is good enough. I discovered after more than ten minutes that it
said something like Optimizing Storage and system Settings. For a while
there I was pretty frightened of the consequences of opening the box.
Laughs!


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From: Kathy Blackburn [mailto:kblac...@mysero.net] 
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 2:13 PM
To: blind5spar...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [vi-kindle] Turning voice on a brand new Fire

You will need to place two fingers, spread slightly apart, on the screen
while you are turning the device on. I think you already know to hold the
power switch on for about five seconds. You will hear a chime; then the
voice will tell you to keep the two fingers on the screen while
accessibility is enabled.
I hope this helps.

Kathy Blackburn
kblac...@mysero.net

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RE: IPad Mini 4

[Merv Keck]

I chose a Mini 4 on  the AT Next plan because I already had two iPhones on 
the plan. So adding the 128 GB Mini 4 was the more economical option for me as 
far as tablets were concerned. It was also the perfect size and was fast enough 
to do everything I needed it to do. In two years from September 2016 I will 
trade it in for something more up to date also on the Next plan so my 
investment is minimal.

Although it sounds great on its own, I tend to pair it with a Bluetooth 
keyboard and speaker. And it is extremely convenient.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Evan Reese
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 1:51 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: IPad Mini 4

 

Hmmm, my iPad Mini 4 has stereo speakers at the bottom, on either side of the 
charging port.

I went for the portability of the Mini, and for the apps I’ve tried so far, 
it’s been working great.

Having come out in September 2015, I would bet it will be supported for several 
years yet.

As to this whole old products thing, I know someone who is still using an iPad 
Mini 2. She uses the BARD Mobile app, listens to described movies on Netflix, 
reads her money, runs the KNFB Reader on it, gets on Facebook, and probably 
more I don’t know about, all with no problems. People should be wary of feeling 
that they need the newest and fastest because it ain’t necessarily so.

Evan

Evan

 

From: Jennie Facer   

Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 1:29 PM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Subject: Re: IPad Mini 4

 

It is a lot faster and it has stereo speakers which is nice when holding onto 
it. I don't think it is better when thinking about chip speed though. It just 
seems a little snappier. Just my opinion though.

 

Jenn

Jenn and Kumi


On Jan 14, 2017, at 11:27 AM, Evan Reese  > wrote:

When you say “My pro does better than that mini.”, what does your Pro do better?

Evan

 

From: Jennie Facer   

Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 1:23 PM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Subject: Re: IPad Mini 4

 

If you can handle just a slightly larger iPad, the 9.7 inch Pero is awesome! I 
have both the mini 4 and that is what my husband uses. My pro does better than 
that mini. Just a thought.

 

 

Jenn and Kumi


On Jan 14, 2017, at 10:55 AM, TaraPrakash  > wrote:

Anything smaller than current ipad mini will be an ipod touch. If they call 
something else, it will be a marketing gig.



Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 14, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Russ Kiehne  > wrote:

The roomers are for the larger Ipads.  No roomers on a ipad mini.

 

From: Devin Prater 

Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 3:59 PM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   ; Marie 

Subject: Re: IPad Mini 4

 

There are rumors of new iPads being released this year, so you may want to wait 
a while and see if they prove true. 

Sent with AquaMail for Android
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On January 13, 2017 4:16:22 PM "Marie"  > wrote:

I am thinking of getting a mini 4 but just wondering if there are any rumors of 
an upgrade coming any time soon. I would hate to buy one at full price and have 
a new model come out in a few months.

Marie

 

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RE: OT my experience with spectrum re accessibility

[Merv Keck]

We are formerly Brighthouse now spectrum. They are calling me after January 
sixth with an estimated time of arrival for the set top box.

They gave me the video portal on the PC in the meantime. However it is for the 
most part useless. And I only bothered with it twice. Now it does not even load.

When I asked about audio description I was told it required sighted assistance. 
My current remote does not even have a SAP button or any audio button on it.

I am currently dealing with an escalation tech in their accessibility 
department. He is willing, friendly, and knowledgeable. But He is not from 
Brighthouse. And he said that the major issue right now is trying to unite Time 
Warner, Charter, and Brighthouse into one compliant platform.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Michael Maslo
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 1:03 PM
To: Viphone 
Subject: Re: OT my experience with spectrum re accessibility

 

Welp spectrum is headed to my house. I will see what I get. 

 

This 

  is how I Email now






On Dec 30, 2016 at 11:16, mailto:icecreamlove...@outlook.com> > 
wrote:

Hi Michael, and list,

 

I received a new set top box. Apparently, these are quite new, and the people 
with Charter, or Spectrum, are just starting to get training about the 
narrative guide. When the man came out on Tuesday, he told me that he was just 
shown how it worked on Monday.

However, he was the most helpful person I have ever seen. He didn't leave until 
he got a box that worked properly, and until he could show me the guide.

Apparently, some of the boxes seem to be having problems loading the guide, and 
getting signals as they should.

 

Anyway, there is one DVR model that has the narrative guide, and one digital 
box that has the narrative guide.

I am able to go through the channels. I hear what channel I am on, what show is 
on at the moment, and how long it will last. There is a way to figure out what 
season and episode of the show you are on.

However, even though I have done this twice now, I do it on accident. So I 
never know how I did it.

 

I can also access the on-demand features. I can look at tv shows, or movies. I 
can view by network, and even different catagories, such as family. There might 
be more I can do with this. But this is what I can think of at the moment.

 

I can also access my DVR. So far I haven't tried to record anything. But I do 
know that I am able to do this. Although, I don't know much about the DVR at 
the moment. I need to play around with it more.

 

I do know that so far I can't search for shows or movies, and I can't access 
the DVR settings. The guide does tell you this, when you go to these options. 
There may be a few other things I am not able to do. But this is what I know of 
at the moment.

 

I am really enjoying this guide. I am actually pretty impressed with it. I 
honestly didn't think it would be as good as it is.

One thing I don't like, is that it kind of pauses the show, so you can hear 
what the guide is saying. Now that I do like. But sometimes, it will let the 
show play, but still read all the information. When this happens, I can't 
always tell what the guide is saying. So I have to go up, or down to another 
channel, then go back to that certain channel.

 

I hope this is helpful to someone. I also hope that eventually, sooner than 
later, all of you will have this accessibility.

 

Terri

 

On 12/30/2016 10:49 AM, Michael Maslo wrote:

Hi terry

 

I wish I know how to do a podcast but don't. My question is what type of 
equipment did you receive? What are you able to do with it?

 

This 

  is how I Email now






On Dec 30, 2016 at 10:36, mailto:icecreamlove...@outlook.com> > 
wrote:

Hi everyone,
 
 
 
 
 
I would gladly make a demo. But I honestly have know clue as to how to   
 
do such a thing. Nor do I believe I have the equipment.
 
 
 
However, if someone would contact me off-list and give me an idea as to   
 
how I might do this, then I would know if I really could, or not.
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
 
 
 
 
Terri
 
 
 
 
 
On 12/29/2016 2:35 PM, Casey wrote:
 
> Hi okay since we are talking about these boxes and charter   
 
> accessibility with them.
 
> Can someone that has one of these talking boxes please do A podcast on   
 
> this.
 
> So we can get an idea on what this box can all tell us and just how   
 
> usable it will be or would be if we would be able to get the talking   
 
> boxes and not the lap top.
 
> 
 
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RE: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

Someone who uses a hearing aid might be able to say if this will work with a 
hearing aid or not. But it is a very small one ear device that sits right in 
the ear. It is about half the size of the Voyager. It is so light it is easy to 
forget it is even there. It is small and diamond shaped with an ear bud on one 
end. And has about a one inch little boom extending out from it. You can adjust 
it to fit into either ear. It sounds great. The buttons are similar to the 
voyager. There is one on the boom mic. And there are three on the diamond 
shaped body. Among other functions such as accepting voice commands these four 
buttons will do the basic functions such as volume up, down, and turning the 
Edge on and off. I especially like the hands free function where I can tell it 
to answer and it answers my phone.

I also have the charging casket. It really is shaped like a casket which is why 
they call it that. And by using the charging casket you can literally go 18 
hours between having to plug it into a computer or wall to charge it.

It uses a normal charging cable that is USB on one end and micro SD on the 
other. You probably have those lying around but they usually are supplied 
wherever these Edges are sold

Y only complaint with the Edge is that in order to begin the charge while in 
the casket. For the six hour boost you need between plugging it in, you swipe 
your hand across the edge while it is sitting in the charger. Sighted people 
look for these lights to flash so they know the boost is beginning. If you 
can’t see the lights then you just take it on faith or fate that you swiped it 
correctly and when you take it out of the charger it will be back up to full 
strength. I

Got around this by just charging it and boosting it on a regular schedule. That 
way I know it is ready at a moment’s notice whether I need it or not.

Hope that helps.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
M.Nelson
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 9:18 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

 

Could you describe this headset to me? I tried the voyager and although it was 
great in many respects, It was too large for me and I had too much trouble 
trying to keep it from falling off. And I don’t like the one with the ear buds 
because of my hearing aids. thanks, Marie

 

 

From: Merv Keck 

Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 4:00 PM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>  

Subject: RE: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

 

I also use the Plantronics Edge with both my iPhone 6S+ and my iPad Mini 4. I 
even ran it through the washer and dryer once and it still works great.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>  
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristóbal
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
Subject: RE: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

 

This is what I  use  for both  my business  and  personal cell. Three  
microphones, not  too bulky like the  Legend and is charged via a  standard 
micro USB cable. Whereas the legend uses  some  weird  magnetic docking 
station. 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>  
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Vece
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 3:37 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
Subject: Re: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

 

Jen; my Plantronics edge works flawlessly with both my iPhone 7 and my iPad 
mini for.

Sent from my iPad


On Dec 28, 2016, at 3:24 PM, Jennie Facer <jennie.fa...@gmail.com 
<mailto:jennie.fa...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Have you looked at the Plantronics Voyager Edge? I love that thing.

 

Jenn

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>  
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Risavy, Jr.
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 9:03 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
Subject: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

 

Wondered what do any of you recommend for a good comfortable Bluetooth had set 
either in or over the ear that isn’t that expensive; but, has good quality and 
accessible to with the possibility of audio prompts?

Thanks.

 

 

 

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RE: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

[Merv Keck]

I also use the Plantronics Edge with both my iPhone 6S+ and my iPad Mini 4. I 
even ran it through the washer and dryer once and it still works great.

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Cristóbal
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

 

This is what I  use  for both  my business  and  personal cell. Three  
microphones, not  too bulky like the  Legend and is charged via a  standard 
micro USB cable. Whereas the legend uses  some  weird  magnetic docking 
station. 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Vece
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 3:37 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

 

Jen; my Plantronics edge works flawlessly with both my iPhone 7 and my iPad 
mini for.

Sent from my iPad


On Dec 28, 2016, at 3:24 PM, Jennie Facer  > wrote:

Have you looked at the Plantronics Voyager Edge? I love that thing.

 

Jenn

 

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[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Risavy, Jr.
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 9:03 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Bluetooth headsets for use with IPhone 7

 

Wondered what do any of you recommend for a good comfortable Bluetooth had set 
either in or over the ear that isn’t that expensive; but, has good quality and 
accessible to with the possibility of audio prompts?

Thanks.

 

 

 

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Activating an item in the Apple TV 4 Rotor

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

This morning my Apple TV 4 started randomly raising and lowering voiceover
volume when navigating on the home screen and in app menus. Streaming volume
is fine. It is just voiceover that goes up and down seemingly at will. I am
not using a sound bar. Just the HDMI on the TV.

I did a little investigating in settings and found out there was a rotor on
the Apple TV. So I put Audio Ducking into the rotor to see if that might fix
the issue. However, when I swipe up or down as I would on my iPhone, it
navigates through menus or apps but does not change whatever is in the
rotor. 

Is there something else I need to do after dialing up something like audio
Ducking in the rotor to turn it on or off?

Thanks in advance,

Merv

 

 

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Bluetooth Keyboards and Carriage Returns

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

When sending a text with my iPhone, if I hit enter on my Logitech Bluetooth
Keyboard I send the text message. Does anyone know how to begin a new line
in a text message which would normally be done on a PC Word Processor by
hitting the enter key, without sending the message? According to several
google sources hitting shift + enter was advised. However, this did not work
for me on my iPhone 6S+ using the current IOS.

Thanks in advance,

Merv

 

 

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RE: Delete & remove in iOS

[Merv Keck]

Health might be useless to you. but I get gift cards from Amazon and iTunes for 
walking five miles a day thanks to the Health app. I use it to count my steps. 
Then I open my insurance app and the information from the health app is 
seamlessly transferred to the insurance app and when I get enough points I can 
cash in for as many gift cards as I can. I have already spent quite a few 
dollars at both Amazon and the App store over the past few years. I could save 
up for other purchases, even iPads and there are other stores as well such as 
Target. But these are the two I like to shop with.

Apple can put all the stock apps they want on my 128 GB iPhone as long as the 
money keeps rolling in.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Todd Patkus
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 11:51 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Delete & remove in iOS

 

Mary,

 

You are mistaken.  I do not have behavioral problems.  No psychological issues, 
either!

 

You do not understand the points I have made.  I have nothing against y’all.  
Y’all need to learn to be a little bit more understanding.  That is where you 
need to work on.

 

I do not need anything to do with Android.  That is not my thing.

 

Some of you do not have common sense like I do.  I noticed that, yes.

 

Only time will tell.  You will then see what it means.

 

That is all.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 10:47 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Delete & remove in iOS

 

Well, this could be get me kicked off the list, although I hope not. I would 
suggest that in the future, we all ignore post from this individual because he 
has shown a persistent inability to understand that his complaints are 
personal, privilege, entitled, and have no place on this list. Todd, if you 
can't shape up, get an android device, find some android list, and see how you 
get on there. Otherwise leave us alone.
Mary

Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 20, 2016, at 8:12 PM, John Panarese  > wrote:

Todd,

   You keep telling us to think twice? I think you are the one who needs to do 
this. Everyone is making the point that there are apps that are preferred and 
used, and to say Apple forces too many on their customers is, again, a very 
general and subjective statement based on your personal opinion. You keep 
saying not all the apps, yet you infer that there are more than enough that 
shouldn’t be on the devices at all. Yet, it has been repeatedly stated that 
many customers Want those apps present on their devices. So, how is Apple 
wrong? Most of them can be deleted in iOS 10, and those that cannot be removed 
can be conveniently placed elsewhere and don’t consume the kind of space on a 
device as probably was the case when we only had 8 and 16 GB models out there. 
I have 128 GB on my iPhone, so a few stock apps placed in folders is not using 
any real estate I’m personally worried about. At this point, I think a lot of 
people are only filling devices with video and audio far more than the 
applications.

 


Take Care

 

John D. Panarese

Director

Mac for the Blind

Tel, (631) 724-4479

Email, j...@macfortheblind.com  

Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com

 

APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer

 

AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE

 

MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT

 

 

 

On Nov 20, 2016, at 11:02 PM, Todd Patkus  > wrote:

 

Victor,

 

You are missing.  I never said “all”.  I mean it because not all the apps do 
for me.  I just want y’all to understand that Apple cannot expect everyone or 
as many as possible to use their products.  That is just full of bologna.  Yes, 
they throw too many apps on their customers who may not use them!  Think twice.

 

From:   viphone@googlegroups.com [ 
 mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Victor Gouveia
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 9:50 PM
To:   viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Delete & remove in iOS

 

Todd, they are useless to you.  I happen to use Health, home, and entertainment.

 

Just because they are useless because you don’t use them, shouldn’t mean you 
can make blanket statements like the one you used.

 

Victor

 

From: Todd Patkus 

Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 9:14 PM

To:   viphone@googlegroups.com

Subject: RE: Delete & remove in iOS

 

Mary,

 

Wait a minute.

 

I never said I want them “all” gone.  I said that most of the apps like Home, 
Health, Stocks, and Entertainment are simply useless.

 

Therefore, you are missing something.  Yes, you have the wrong impression 

RE: Bluetooth keyboard more than one device

[Merv Keck]

HI,

If you do not need a numeric Keypad check out the Logitech K480. It pairs with 
three devices. It has a wheel on the top left side that lets you literally dial 
your device. I sit here and type on my iPad and my iPhone simultaneously by 
just dialing one and then the other and it is very convenient. You can also 
pair with a Windows or android device very easily according to the review. 
However with a Pc you won’t have a numeric keypad if you plan to use a screen 
reader that depends on that for certain functions.

I also bought a case for my K480 at Amazon and I just put both my iPad and the 
keyboard in my backpack and go. Even outside the case I never bumped the on 
switch which is located on the back of the keyboard.

Hope that helps

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 2:21 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Bluetooth keyboard more than one device

 

Only ones I know of that support 3 devices is the Logitech K811 or K810. The 
K811 is designed for Apple devices as it has the Command and Options key 
whereas the K810 is designed more for Windows with the typical Alt and windows 
keys. If you use it mostly for the iPhone and Apple TV I would probably get the 
K811. Logitech I believe makes some other models in the “easy switch” line as 
they call it, you would have to go on their website and check them out. I have 
the K811 and it’s a very nice keyboard. It charges via Micro USB and has a 
physical slider switch on the right side to turn it on and off so there is no 
chance to accidently turn it on in a bag or backpack. You simply pair your 
devices and then use F1, F2 and F3 to switch between them, first one that was 
paired is on F1, second one on F2 and the third on on F3.

The battery lasts quite long and it has a nice feel to it when you type, the 
size is about the same as the Apple Wireless keyboard.

If you Google Logitech K811 you’ll find it easily and searching for that on 
Amazon will also find them. In the States they seem to run about $94 for the 
K811 and $74 for the K810, no idea why the PC version is $20 cheaper as they 
are very much alike.

 

Regards,

Sieghard

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pablo C. Morales
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 11:11 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Bluetooth keyboard more than one device

 

Hi all,

I would like to ask to all of you a suggestion of a Bluetooth keyboard that I 
will be able to connect  to an iPhone 7, and also an Apple TV. Moreover I would 
like to be able to a third device, that could be a windows tablet, or maybe an 
android device. Which device, which Bluetooth keyboard has this flexibility?

Thanks to all,

 

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RE: Network Connection In Progress

[Merv Keck]

I just discovered mine was on by default on my iPad. I had turned it off a long 
time ago on my iPhone 6S+ but never thought about checking when I received my 
iPad a month ago. Thanks Sieghard for pointing that out.
Merv


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Arnold Schmidt
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 5:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Network Connection In Progress

Trying this again, I have to agree with Sieghard, in that my problem with wifi 
assist is that it is on by default. A lot of people are going to be using data 
and not knowing why. I checked,  and apparently it had gotten turned on again 
during some upgrade. It is off now, that network connection in progress icon 
has not appeared for the last two days. Let's hope it is gone for good. 

Arnold Schmidt
Sent from  Arnold's  iPhone

On Nov 14, 2016, at 4:09 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:

Hi Chip,

That is everybody's choice, if you have a big data plan you can certainly leave 
it on. If I am at a hotel or on some other free WiFi and it doesn't work 
reliably I just turn WiFi off and use my cell data. The problem I have is not 
so much with the feature, but with the fact that it's on by default.
Many average users are not even aware of this setting especially since it's 
hidden way below all the apps listed in Cellular settings so it can just not be 
a good thing for people who don't have a lot of data and who wonder why they 
are using so much of it. 

Regards,
Sieghard

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Chip Orange
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 12:04 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Network Connection In Progress

I have to disagree with Sieghard about turning off wifi assist (unless you 
simply never leave home).  I've been away from home in locations which were 
supposed to provide free wifi, but what I've found is that their wifi was so 
excessively slow, or the signal was so excessively poor, that I could not use 
the internet at all without having wifi assist enabled to switch over to use of 
cellular data. 

I suppose I could keep trying and failing with the wifi, until I figured out it 
wasn't going to work, then tell it to go "forget this network", so it would 
then use my cellular data, but on my next visit it could work ok, but since I 
had to "forget" the network in order to use cell data, I'd never know without 
going through all that again.

I guess I am never this close to using every last byte of my cell data plan, so 
I don't have to worry about it, and I simply want my phone to work and work 
quickly (especially since I use siri to execute a lot of my commands, and it 
needs internet access to even parse and execute my commands).

Chip


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 9:23 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Network Connection In Progress

Hi Arnold,

Maybe check in Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services. This 
is at the end of location services and I would turn off most of what is in 
there except of course Find my iPhone and so on. But there are things like 
traffic, frequent places, cell network search, Wi-fi Network search, automatic 
time zone and all of that which you can turn off, maybe that makes a difference 
as far as the message in the status bar that your Wi-Fi connection is active.
Also make sure you go to Settings > Cellular and again almost at the bottom 
above Reset make sure WiFi Assist is turned off. This is more to protect 
yourself from using excessive cellular data since this setting means that if it 
is on your cellular data/connection is used to make up for situations when your 
WiFi signal is poor. I just realized when I checked it that it is on on my 
phone, I received a warranty replacement a couple of weeks ago and this setting 
is on by default and I hadn't turned it off yet. However, looking at the amount 
of data used, 3.8 Mb, it is very minor as this was over a two-week period.
Lastly, make sure you don't, for some reason, have Personal Hotspot on.

Regards,
Sieghard

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Arnold Schmidt
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 5:57 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Network Connection In Progress

It makes perfect sense when this is in my status bar when I am doing something 
for it to be there. But sometimes, it is there when I am not. Perhaps it is 
left over from when I was doing something, but I assume the connection is still 
live. Even when I close everything in the app switcher, it is still there. The 
only way I can cancel it is to reboot my phone. Any ideas why it  is still 
there, and how to cancel it without having to reboot my phone? 

Arnold 

RE: Quick Question for Apple iOS Beta Testers

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I chose to beta test on a secondary device. I have an iPad Mini 4 which I beta 
test with but not my iPhone or my watch or Apple TV for that matter. Just in 
case something comes up with the beta that causes voiceover to do something 
unexpected I can’t get caught without my phone. I do not have a land line. 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Robin Frost
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2016 7:12 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Quick Question for Apple iOS Beta Testers

 

Hi,

No worries I’m not asking anything that’d cause anyone to violate a 
non-disclosure agreement at all. I’m merely wondering for those who participate 
in Apple’s beta testing of iOS how many do so on their main iDevice versus 
doing so on a secondary device. Right now I’ve obtained a secondary device for 
beta testing purposes but still weigh sending it back and merely testing on my 
main device. thus I was curious what others chose and why.

See nothing harmful or controversial there. Thanks for indulging my curiosity.

Robin

 

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RE: Accessibility Report - Safari (and other) Edit Fields On Web Pages

[Merv Keck]

I respectfully suggest that anyone who chooses to copy your email would run it 
through a spell checker before submitting it to Apple.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Gordan Radic
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 5:33 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Accessibility Report - Safari (and other) Edit Fields On Web Pages

 

Hi!

Due to recent bug experienced in Safari browser which was confirmed by some 
members here I've composed a message for Apple Accessibility.

I urge everyone on this list to copy the message bellow as new mail and send it 
to Apple. Here it goes:

Address:

accessibil...@apple.com  

Subject:

Voice Over Bug In Edit Fields On Web Pages

Beginning of message:

Hello!

Since iOS 10.1 upgrade Voice Over users are experiencing accessibility issues 
while navigating through text entered in edit fields on web pages. It seems 
Voice Over can't read or move by characters from the beginning of text forward 
and it stucks after second character.

When going backwards from the end of the text everything seem to work 
correctly. It is also confirmed this issue occures in Safari for iOS as well as 
Firefox and Chrome browsers.

Steps to reproduce the bug:

1. With Voice Over on open any web page with the edit field;

2. Enter the phrase "today is a beautiful day" in the field;

3. Double tap to get to the beginning of the text entered;

4. Switch the Rotor to the Characters option;

5. Try to flick down for reading forward character by character;

In some cases, depending on web page you're currently browsing you won't hear 
anything while in other cases You won't get further than first twocharacters 
typed. For example, search field on www.amazon.com   is 
completely silent while search field on www.bookshare.org 
  reads first two characters.

This is a very serious issue for Voice Over users. Browsing the web is 
everybodys daily routine including blind or partially sighted users and fixing 
this in the next iOS 10 update is crucial for Voice Over users to be able to 
use their iDevices completely.

Thanks and take care!

End of message.

 

 

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Requesting info about Apple Beta Test lists

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I recently acquired an iPad Mini 4 to add to my growing family of iDevices.
I have decided to beta test IOS 10 and above on my new 128 GB Mini 4. I am
aware of one list for beta testing. However, I would like to make sure I am
proficient as possible in all things beta. So I would appreciate it if you
would provide the addresses of known Apple beta test lists that would be
beneficial for blind testers to join.

Thanks in advance,

Merv

 

 

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RE: Messages... adding an effect?

[Merv Keck]

I very much appreciate this message. I finally know after several hours of 
playing with messages why I was unable to send a successful effect. I have 
reduced motion turned on. Thanks for this very useful information.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Donna
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 8:01 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Messages... adding an effect?

 

This was posted to another group. Sharing because I thought that others would 
find the info helpful. 





 A Guide to iMessage in iOS 10   Recently updated !
This entry was posted by Jessica

Apple crammed loads of new features into iMessage in iOS 10, which add a lot of 
additional functionality, making the app more fun and social. However, learning 
what all the new features are and how they work may be difficult for some 
users. We hope this post will help you understand the new features, and have 
you using them (or avoiding them) like a pro within minutes.
Look and Feel

First of all, the look of iMessage is a little bit different. You now have 
photos of contacts at the top of each conversation thread. This is true for 
individual iMessage conversations, and for groups. The back button is still at 
the top, and the “more info” button is at the top right. At the bottom of the 
screen, the “Send” button and text field have been made smaller to make room 
for three buttons. Note: Although the send button still functions as it always 
has, it is smaller in size, and it is now an up arrow instead of the word send. 
This means it is a bit harder to find for VoiceOver users, and may confuse some 
low vision users. The three buttons to the left of the text field are: “Attach 
Media, Digital Touch, and Messaging apps.
More Info Screen

The “more info” button, which replaces iOS 9’s “details” button will take you 
to a screen that is similar in some ways, but there are some things to note. On 
this screen, you can now toggle read receipts for individual conversations, and 
you can sort attachments if you are looking for a particular image or link. As 
always, this is also where you can see the location of people in a group or 
conversation, contact a person you are talking to, add someone to your 
contacts, add a contact to the conversation, and rename the conversation. To 
return to the iMessage conversation, simply tap “Done” in the top right-hand 
corner.
Media Attachments

Attaching photos and videos is now done with the “attach media” button at the 
bottom of any iMessage thread. Tapping on this button will bring you to a 
screen containing your photos and videos, and allow you to take a new photo or 
video. Once you have chosen an image or video, you can add effects, draw, and 
more.
Digital Touch

The second button is a “Digital Touch” button. Here you can send a heart beat, 
or a quick doodle to a friend. It does seem accessible if you would like to try 
it out. Additionally, if you would like to handwrite a message, to make it more 
personal, you can do so by switching to landscape in your iMessage thread. Note 
for VoiceOver users: there are some text snippets available, which you can 
easily add to any conversation.
iMessage Apps

The third button to the left of the text field is “Messaging apps..” We will 
have more about this section in the future, but here you will find anything 
from stickers, to games, to collaboration tools, and much more. Some 
interesting examples of iMessage apps include an app that allows you to 
collaborate on a food order with friends, and an app that allows you to quickly 
and securely send money. It will be very exciting to see what developers do 
with iMessage apps in the future.
Reactions

Most of the time, you will want to quickly send a message to someone, and that 
still works as it always has. In fact, if you are really in a hurry, but want 
to let someone know you received their message, you can do so with iMessage 
reactions. Simply tap and hold on a message, and you will be given the option 
to Love, Like, Dislike, Laugh, emphasize, or Question it. This is also where 
you can copy a message, or tap more to forward or delete it. If you are using 
VoiceOver, rotate to “Actions” in the rotor and flick down to “react.” Double 
tap, and you will be presented with the same screen described above.
Emoji Substitutions

Once you’ve entered text in the iMessage field, you can easily replace words 
with emoji, and there are even emoji in the text predictions bar above the 
keyboard. To replace words with emoji after you’ve entered text, tap on the 
“Next Keyboard” button until you find the emoji keyboard. Now, any words that 
can be replaced with emoji will be highlighted. If you tap on a word, you will 
then have options to choose from. For VoiceOver users, tap on the text field. 
VoiceOver should say “Emoji substitutions available.” Rotate to “Emoji” in the 
rotor, and flick down until you find the word you want to replace. Double tap, 
and you 

RE: Messages... adding an effect?

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

I noticed today that I can add music to a message. It gave me a list of tracks. 
I’m not sure if they came from music I recently listened to in Apple Music 
because that is what it looked like to me. Is this an effect or something 
different? Is there a fee for adding music to a message?

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
michaelmasl...@gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 8:06 PM
To: Viphone 
Subject: Re: RE: Messages... adding an effect?

 

This feature is accessible. I have played with it several times.

This 

  is how I Email now






On Sep 14, 2016 at 18:07, mailto:siegh...@live.ca> > wrote:

The effects I am pretty sure are not accessible at this point. A sighted person 
would I believe tap and hold on the Send button and then be able to choose the 
effects, but for Voiceover users a double tap and hold does nothing until you 
let go and then it sends the message.




As for emoji predictions, they do work. Try and type "Hi" in a message and then 
check the predictions above the keyboard, when I just did this one of the 
options was a "waving hand emoji" or type "Love" and you get a "red heart 
emoji".




Regards,

Sieghard

  




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From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of rajmund

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10:47 AM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com  

Subject: Re: Messages... adding an effect?




Hi, Can't figure out the emojies, either, but for effects, double tap the send. 
 Now, where send used to be, there is a close button.  Start swiping to the 
left.




Sent from a BrailleNote




 - Original Message -

From: Devin Prater  

To: "viphone@googlegroups.com  " 
  Date sent: Wed, 14 
Sep 2016 11:52:43 -0500

Subject: Re: Messages...  adding an effect?




You can only add effects to iMessages.  I know, sucky for those who don't have 
iMessage, or all of us who have friends who just happen to not be on Apple 
devices, but yeah.  I can't figure out how to emojify words and such, emoji 
replacements for words in messages where words can be replaced by an emoji.




Devin Pratersent from Gmail.




On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 11:50 AM, Jenifer Barr  > wrote:




 Hi all.

 I can't figure this out for the life of me! Lol.  I'm trying to add an  effect 
to a text message, but when I force touch the send button...  or  double tap 
and hold on the send button...  the message gets sent.







 Jenifer Barr

 Jenifer571 on dice world

 Sent from my iPhone




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RE: My question is still how large are they going to allow these devices to become?

[Merv Keck]

Android has a few models that are even larger but are still classified as 
phones not tablets. I think as long as they continue to offer both a smaller 
choice and a larger choice then why not go as big as they want. There are pros 
and cons to both small and large. And different applications for both. As well 
as different people like different sizes.
Back in the days before smart phones, my dad loved his Nokia that was so small 
I hated to even hold it. I was afraid I would lose it. I couldn't understand 
how anyone would want to use something so small. But he loved that phone. 
A few months aoo I saw someone's Samsung that made my 6S+ look tiny by 
comparison. It almost made me wish I liked Talkback or whatever their version 
of speech is called.
So let them go bigger and smaller if Apple wants to go bigger and smaller as 
long as they keep giving us choice. Choice is good.

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Dave
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 12:23 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: My question is still how large are they going to allow these 
devices to become?

i don't think the phones will become any larger, than they already are, as it 
will be become impractical for every day use. It will become a tablet and not a 
phone.

Dave.

-Original Message-
From: Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 4:20 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: My question is still how large are they going to allow these 
devices to become?

If you check out the 6S specifications at http://www.apple.com/iphone-6s/specs/ 
and the iPhone 7 specs at http://www.apple.com/iphone-7/specs/ you'll see that 
the the 7/7+ phones are the same size as the 6S/6S+, namely 4.7 inches and 5.5 
inches respectively. The SE has a 4 inch screen as you can see at 
http://www.apple.com/iphone-se/specs/

I don't think the fact that the home button is now a virtual button and not a 
physical button actually creates any more screen real estate. It still needs to 
be there at the bottom of the screen.

I'm not sure what the subject line means since I haven't been following this 
thread and I don't see the whole thread below, but devices will keep increasing 
in size as long as that's what the customers want.

On 11/09/16 10:06, Larry Lumpkin wrote:
> It’s my understanding that the iphone 7/7plus are the same sizes as 
> the 6s and 6splus
>
>
>
> *From:* viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On 
> Behalf Of *Bill Gallik
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 11, 2016 5:52 AM
> *To:* viPhone E-Mail List 
> *Subject:* Re: My question is still how large are they going to allow 
> these devices to become?
>
>
>
> Did I understand correctly that the iPhone 7 has been made smaller, 
> more like an iPhone 5/5S vs. the iPhone 6/6S?
>
>
>
> And if this indeed be the case (shrinkage of iPhone 7) might not this 
> be the rationale Apple considered in eliminating the 3.5 MM audio jack?
>  This seems to follow as the “Physical Home Button” has likewise been 
> eliminated; this design allowing for a larger viewing screen while 
> allowing for the overall size of the iPhone to be reduced?
>
> Just a thought!
>
> 
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RE: Apple Watch

[Merv Keck]

I got my 38 mm sport for $250 $U S back in February or March. I thought that 
was a fair deal for a new Apple Watch so I decided to not wait until September. 
So far I have been pretty happy with everything except battery life. Even with 
a lot of things turned off I end up charging my watch twice a day. Probably 
because I live in Florida and get quite a few Weather alerts for multiple 
locations in a 12 hour period. 

If I was looking to buy one now I might wait until September unless the price 
was really good. I love answering the phone on my watch if I get caught in the 
middle of something and can’t get to my phone.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 3:03 PM
To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com' 
Subject: RE: Apple Watch

 

Hi Sieghard,

 

Is this your personal speculation or have you heard rumors from several 
sources, regarding new AppleWatch hardware. Just curious. Thanks, Keith

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:54 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: RE: Apple Watch

 

Hi Elayne,

 

I believe there are a number of Podcasts both on Applevis and Cool Blind Tech. 
Remember that there is a good chance Apple is going to release a new, second 
generation Apple Watch this fall. This could happen as early as the first or 
second sweek of September when they usually have their iPhone event and since 
that is less than 2 months away I’d seriously consider waiting. Even if you 
decide you would still like to get the original Apple Watch you can probably 
get some good bargains. If a new watch is coming some large retailers like Best 
Buy may start discounting the original watch even in August in anticipation of 
the new model and also as part of Back to School promotions. Of course this is 
only a guess, but if you waited this long you could wait another 6 or 8 weeks? 
Apparently Watch OS which also has a beta version out now is much improved and 
I wouldn’t be surprised if new hardware this fall will add even more features 
and improvements. I have so far resisted getting an Apple Watch and I am 
definitely waiting to see what Apple may have coming up since I am not at all 
planning to upgrade my 6S Plus already this year. It’s fun to have the latest 
and greatest, but also with the iPhone I don’t expect anything earth shattering 
this fall according to what rumours are out there, but there are already 
rumours that the 2017 iPhones which are the 10th anniversary iPhones will get a 
major overhaul which may include wireless charging, a new form factor and much 
more.

 

Regards,

Sieghard

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of elayneh
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:49 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Apple Watch

 

I am thinking about getting the apple watch, ware can i get the podcast. thank 
you

any information on the watch will be helpful.

 

On 7/13/2016 2:51 PM, christopher hallsworth wrote:

Hello everyone.
 
This afternoon we listened to a few podcasts on the Apple Watch. They were 
amazing and showed us just some of what the watch can do. So guess what? Hannah 
and I have invested in a 42 mm Apple Watch Sport, in gold, and it will come 
with a nylon band in gold/royal blue. But we had a thought after dinner. Due to 
limited dexterity, we might snap the buckle on the straps. So we have invested 
in an alternative band made out of leather and it has a magnetic closure. These 
will all be coming Friday along with a new hot water dispenser.
 
Happy timekeeping!
 

 

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RE: Netflix Shows

[Merv Keck]

In the 4th Generation Apple TT, at least in mine, that has been fixed with the 
latest update a few days ago. It no longer says label.

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christopher hallsworth
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 11:35 AM
To: Viphone 
Subject: Re: Netflix Shows

Hi

If we use Netflix, it would be on our 4th generation Apple TVs with the Netflix 
app. Netflix on the 3rd generation was good also. Keep in mind though that in 
the Netflix app for 4th generation Apple TV, VoiceOver will announce “label” 
instead of, for example, “suggestions for you”.
> On 10 Jul 2016, at 01:07, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> What are you using for Netflix, iPhone or other iOS device or an Apple TV? If 
> Apple TV, which version?
> 
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 10:36 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Netflix Shows
> 
> There are certain Netflix shows that are listed on Netflix's website as well 
> as the ACB that are supposed to have audio description. However, when I go to 
> the audio options, there is no audio description option for them. The example 
> I am thinking of is The Office. Has anyone else had this problem?
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RE: Netflix Audio Description

[Merv Keck]

I have not been able to get Audio Description the last couple of days. I don't 
know if this season just doesn't have it which would be strange for them to not 
have it for season seven when they had it for the first six seasons, or if 
there is another issue. But I do miss it when it is not there.

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Monica Jones
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 3:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Netflix Audio Description

Hi, if it has audio description, it will play the descriptions automatically. 
It did mine anyway.


-Original Message- 
From: Brandon Olivares
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 12:54 PM
To: VIPhone
Subject: Netflix Audio Description

I’ve heard that Netflix has audio description for certain shows. I’m trying 
to play a show that should have audio description (it’s called “Psych”), but 
can’t figure out how to enable it. Does anyone have an idea of how to do 
this on the iPhone?

Brandon

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RE: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness Perspective

[Merv Keck]

Hi Jonathan,

Thanks for the advice on the iblink app. I was not aware this app existed for 
the fourth generation Apple TV. I spent the evening enjoying Mushroom radio as 
well as several podcasts, blindy TV, and other entertainment sources I was 
surprised to see readily available on my TV. Thanks again. And I highly 
recommend the iblink radio app for the Apple TV fourth generation. 

Merv

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jonathan Mosen
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 8:22 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness 
Perspective

 

Hi Merv, I know iBlink radio carries Mushroom FM and there is a version for the 
Apple TV available for that.

You can also watch the keynote itself on Apple TV 4 using Apple's WWDC or 
Special Events apps.

Jonathan Mosen

Mosen Consulting

Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training

http://Mosen.org

 

On 7/06/2016, at 11:26 AM, Merv Keck <blind5spar...@gmail.com 
<mailto:blind5spar...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

Jonathan or anyone:

Is there an Apple TV 4 recommended app for listening to Mushroom radio here in 
the United states?

I have an iPhone and of course could listen live on my PC on Monday. However, I 
thought it might be fun to listen via the Apple TV fourth Generation if 
possible.

 

 

From:  <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> viphone@googlegroups.com [ 
<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jonathan Mosen
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 6:16 PM
To:  <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness 
Perspective

 

Hi Ryan, I'll see if I can chuck it up on the Mosen At Large Podcast and also 
we may replay it on Mushroom FM itself, you may like to check the schedule

Jonathan Mosen

Mosen Consulting

Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training

 <http://mosen.org/> http://Mosen.org

 

On 7/06/2016, at 9:44 AM, Ryan Mann < <mailto:rmann0...@gmail.com> 
rmann0...@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Will there be a recording of this podcast? I will be working during the chime 
sure I may not be able to listen to it.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 6, 2016, at 5:12 PM, Jonathan Mosen < <mailto:jmo...@mosen.org> 
jmo...@mosen.org> wrote:

Next Monday, Apple’s Worldwide developers conference begins with a big reveal. 
We’ll find out about many of the key new features in iOS 10, the operating 
system for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that will be released later in the year. 
We’ll learn about the name and feature set of the next version of the operating 
system for the Mac, which may even get a new name. There may be software 
announcements pertaining to Apple Watch and Apple TV, and who knows what other 
surprises Apple may have in store.

 

WWDC is aimed at developers, so the presentation can get a bit geeky. And due 
to limited time, a lot of information is flashed up on the screen in 
presentation slides that are not spoken about during the presentation. To get a 
straightforward, comprehensive analysis and summary of all the big news, you 
won’t want to miss our special Tech Team presentation on Mushroom FM right 
after the event.

 

One thing we promise. We’ll offer you detailed, constructive analysis. This is 
no Apple commercial. The team brings a range of perspectives to the show that 
will help you understand where Apple is innovating, where they’re catching up 
and where they’re behind. 

 

On our tech team for this show are:

 

Allison Hartley, so much of an Apple fan that she even includes the brand in 
her own Twitter Name, @AppleAlli. She’s also the co-host of the Tech Doctor 
podcast.

 

Steve Nutt knows his way around iOS and VoiceOver, but he’s a committed Android 
user and advocate. If you’re debating whether your next device should be iOS or 
Android, Steve will offer his views on how Apple’s announcements stack up from 
an Android user’s perspective.

 

Heidi Mosen is an iOS user and tech geek. She also is unique on the Tech Team 
show in that she has eyeballs that work. As already mentioned, these Apple 
presentations display a lot of information on-screen that isn’t discussed. 
Heidi will be taking copious notes during the keynote event, so she can answer 
detailed questions and comment on user interface and other issues she’s been 
able to see from the demos.

 

And I, Jonathan Mosen, will be chiming in, moderating the conversation, and 
doing my best to ensure you’re informed and entertained.

 

The Tech Team will begin by discussing the big news among themselves, then 
we’ll open it up for discussion to find out what you think. You can Skype us, 
or call us via numbers all over the world. Details about those numbers closer 
to the time. We’ll also be monitoring the #MushroomFM Twitter hashtag.

 

If you have an interest in tech from a blindn

RE: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness Perspective

[Merv Keck]

Jonathan or anyone:

Is there an Apple TV 4 recommended app for listening to Mushroom radio here in 
the United states?

I have an iPhone and of course could listen live on my PC on Monday. However, I 
thought it might be fun to listen via the Apple TV fourth Generation if 
possible.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jonathan Mosen
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 6:16 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness 
Perspective

 

Hi Ryan, I'll see if I can chuck it up on the Mosen At Large Podcast and also 
we may replay it on Mushroom FM itself, you may like to check the schedule

Jonathan Mosen

Mosen Consulting

Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training

http://Mosen.org

 

On 7/06/2016, at 9:44 AM, Ryan Mann  > wrote:

 

Will there be a recording of this podcast? I will be working during the chime 
sure I may not be able to listen to it.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 6, 2016, at 5:12 PM, Jonathan Mosen  > wrote:

Next Monday, Apple’s Worldwide developers conference begins with a big reveal. 
We’ll find out about many of the key new features in iOS 10, the operating 
system for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that will be released later in the year. 
We’ll learn about the name and feature set of the next version of the operating 
system for the Mac, which may even get a new name. There may be software 
announcements pertaining to Apple Watch and Apple TV, and who knows what other 
surprises Apple may have in store.

 

WWDC is aimed at developers, so the presentation can get a bit geeky. And due 
to limited time, a lot of information is flashed up on the screen in 
presentation slides that are not spoken about during the presentation. To get a 
straightforward, comprehensive analysis and summary of all the big news, you 
won’t want to miss our special Tech Team presentation on Mushroom FM right 
after the event.

 

One thing we promise. We’ll offer you detailed, constructive analysis. This is 
no Apple commercial. The team brings a range of perspectives to the show that 
will help you understand where Apple is innovating, where they’re catching up 
and where they’re behind. 

 

On our tech team for this show are:

 

Allison Hartley, so much of an Apple fan that she even includes the brand in 
her own Twitter Name, @AppleAlli. She’s also the co-host of the Tech Doctor 
podcast.

 

Steve Nutt knows his way around iOS and VoiceOver, but he’s a committed Android 
user and advocate. If you’re debating whether your next device should be iOS or 
Android, Steve will offer his views on how Apple’s announcements stack up from 
an Android user’s perspective.

 

Heidi Mosen is an iOS user and tech geek. She also is unique on the Tech Team 
show in that she has eyeballs that work. As already mentioned, these Apple 
presentations display a lot of information on-screen that isn’t discussed. 
Heidi will be taking copious notes during the keynote event, so she can answer 
detailed questions and comment on user interface and other issues she’s been 
able to see from the demos.

 

And I, Jonathan Mosen, will be chiming in, moderating the conversation, and 
doing my best to ensure you’re informed and entertained.

 

The Tech Team will begin by discussing the big news among themselves, then 
we’ll open it up for discussion to find out what you think. You can Skype us, 
or call us via numbers all over the world. Details about those numbers closer 
to the time. We’ll also be monitoring the #MushroomFM Twitter hashtag.

 

If you have an interest in tech from a blindness perspective, you’ll want to 
set two hours aside to join the Tech Team. We go to air right after the 
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RE: Weather Channel app; setting up alerts

[Merv Keck]

I have them all turned on for the iPhone. If there are more I’ll have to check 
them out.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Robin Frost
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 7:11 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Weather Channel appp; setting up alerts

 

Hi,

If you go into the settings area it should indicate your user name and whether 
you’re signed in as such.

the account is free and requires nothing of you to be used.  It merely allows 
you to sync your alerts across devices should you wish.

If it indicates that you’re signed in then you can set your alerts as you wish. 
Under your profile if you set a home address it can make up assigning your 
alerts easier. Once you’re in the alerts area such as severe alerts or winter 
alerts and the like it’ll ask you to choose a location and offer you options 
from that which you’ve saved.

Robin

 

 

From: Bill Outman   

Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 5:00 AM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com   

Subject: Weather Channel appp; setting up alerts

 

Good morning.  

 

I got the free Weather Channel app over the weekend and already gave permission 
to track my location and send me alerts.  

 

This morning I went into it and attempted to set up the alerts and found the 
area to do it.  That’s when II ran into problems and confusion.  

 

I toggled on the alerts I need, at least I though I did, anyway, but each time 
I got this sign-up thing popping up.  I tried to go back to set up the next one 
and It reported what I thought I had turned on was still off, as I thought I 
could turn on several and than go do the sign-up.  

 

The sign-up process itself was a bit confusing, and I’m not totally sure if I’v 
actually done it or under what password.  The first time it said there was an 
error and to try later.  So I did a moment later and tried with same password 
but somehow it reported I had put in something different.  I accepted but now 
don’t know if I have something to log in with or if I am correctly logged in.  

 

So now I totally don’t know where I stand with the account or my alerts.  

 

I really wanted to get these done quickly as we have a tropical storm moving 
across Florida imminently.  I know there was a Facebook sign-up option as well 
which I tried and wasn’t sure I did correctly either, as I have an 
accountthere.  I did get a gone button on that but didn’t hit it immediately 
and think I should have.  

 

I need all this confusion cleared up.  

 

Bill Outman 

 

 

 

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RE: apple watch after the update

[Merv Keck]

Hi,

Someone asked me after the update if I noticed that behavior. I checked and 
sure enough mine is doing the same thing.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Lois Butterfield
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 2:35 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: apple watch after the update

 

Hi all,

 

Before the recent update, I could tap my watch and hear the time.  This is no 
longer true.  I have to touch the screen again in order to have VO speak 
anything.

 

Has anyone had this experience and/or have any ideas what I might check?

 

Thanks,

Lois

 

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RE: Publix grocery store app

[Merv Keck]

Wow! I have not heard of that being available in my area which is about a half 
hour outside of Tampa in a place called Saint Petersburg/Pinellas Park, 
Florida. Although I dearly hope to be not living here by March 2017 I will keep 
watch for this service anyway, smile!


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
MamaPeach
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 9:11 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Publix grocery store app

There is a great new delivery service through Publix in some areas called 
Shipt. My mother has used it several times. The IOS app is not usable past a 
certain point and the website is a pain in the rear to navigate, but if you 
know what you are specifically looking for, you can do a search on the website 
and add things to your cart that way. Shipt is a membership service, I think it 
is $14.99 per month or $99 per year and if you order $35 worth of merchandise, 
there is no delivery fee. When I placed several items in her cart the other 
day, and the total was not $35, the delivery fee was going to be around eight 
dollars. You can even set the delivery time that you want your stuff delivered, 
like if you would prefer the noon to one window, the one to two window, the two 
to three window, etc., or you can even set up delivery for the next day. It is 
working out great for my mom as she isn't able to get to the grocery store 
herself. This is, like I said, in limited areas, but I know for a fact it is 
available in Nashville and Atlanta. The two times that my mom has had groceries 
delivered, the two people who did her shopping, the ones that brought her 
groceries to her, were very very nice and very helpful, one even asked her if 
she wanted them to tell her what everything was so she would know what was 
what. The website for shipt
is:
https://www.shipt.com/
-Original Message-
From: Merv Keck
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 1:02 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Publix grocery store app

Hi,
I use this app every week to find out what is on sale before heading down to 
the store via taxi. I have not tried to use the digital coupons yet but 
voiceover does read them. I just have never asked anyone how to use them.

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Ekstrand, Pamela A. -ND
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:27 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Publix grocery store app

Hi Bill,

I have found this app to be mostly accessible, using it for looking at the 
weekly ads and browsing for products.

If you have not yet selected your store, you can enter your zip code and then 
select the one you want from the list that is displayed.

Then you should see various choices, one of which is "Weekly Ad".  You should 
then see various categories such as bakery, deli, grocery, meat, etc. 
When you double tap on one of those, you will find all of the specials in that 
category.  Some of the buttons are not labeled, but if you double tap the 
button just before where it says "Weekly Ad", you can get back to the list of 
categories.

I hope this helps to get you started.

Pam




From: viphone@googlegroups.com [viphone@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Bill 
Outman [wout...@earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:17 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Publix grocery store app

Good morning again.

I installed the Publix app on my iPhone after seeing that someone her used it 
for tracking store specials.

I needed some help to finish the sign up process but got that taken care of a 
few days ago.

So now I need to learn how to use this app since I have a store about a mile 
from me here in Florida.

Any help will be appreciated.

Bill Outman




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RE: best internet browser for blind on iPhone?

[Merv Keck]

I use Safari as well. However, I prefer the simple interface that Firefox gives 
me. I have never been able to completely become totally accustomed to Safari 
probably because I don't use it any more than I have to. There have also been 
some web sites that were flash heavy and crashed my PC. However, Firefox on my 
iPhone handled them perfectly. Safari is great but sometimes I just want to get 
in, look at something, and get back out. Firefox allows me to do that.
 I really should take the time to master Safari for my own edification.



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Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 7:46 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: best internet browser for blind on iPhone?

Well, I haven't started using Firefox on my iPhone yet, but Firefox is the 
browser I use on Windows, Android and Linux, so I need to try it out on my 
iPhone, so I can have my bookmarks, log ins, history, tabs and everything 
synced across all of my devices.


On 12/05/16 18:40, Kimberly wrote:
> I'm curious, what do you like about it more so than safari?
>
> Sent from Kimber's iPhone
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>> I like Firefox on the iPhone.
>>
>> *From:*viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
>> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Gianni
>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 12, 2016 6:08 AM
>> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
>> *Subject:* best internet browser for blind on iphone?
>>
>> Dear,
>>
>> I sometimes feel that Safari is slow on the iPhone. Is there a better 
>> internet browser for us?
>>
>>
>>
>> Gianni
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>> Skype: giannijuve
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RE: best internet browser for blind on iPhone?

[Merv Keck]

I like Firefox on the iPhone. 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Gianni
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 6:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: best internet browser for blind on iphone?

 

Dear,

I sometimes feel that Safari is slow on the iPhone. Is there a better internet 
browser for us? 





Gianni

 

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