Re: MacBook Pro 16

I love this thing! Typing, audio, and speed is amazingly wonderful on 16-inch MacBook Pro! On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 6:16 AM Anders Holmberg wrote: > Hi! > Oh, hope you will love it. > I wish i could get one but i don’t have the money right now. > Its pritty expensive in sweden. > /A > > > 21

Calendar Office 365 Web UI?

I’ve became quite productive with email in mail.o365 (web Office 365). However, I find the Calendar UI to lack keyboard shortcuts, ARIA, and accessibility. What’s the tip or trick to using Calendar in Office 365 Web UI? With MacOS and iOS VoiceOver? Thanks! -- The following information is

Re: Outlook 365

; Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > > On Jul 9, 2017, at 4:05 PM, Scott Granados <scott.grana...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > I use the outlook client or Apple mail myself. Outlook is quite good > although I’m a bit more used to apple mail, outlook is very accessible on &g

MacOS High Sierra Public Beta 2?

Hi, Has anyone tried the public beta 2 of MacOS High Sierra that was released this morning? I tried it shortly after it was released and it resulted in a visit to the Apple Store. No matter how I attempted to interact with web views in Safari or Chrome, VoiceOver would “busy” forever. For

Re: Outlook 365

<scott.grana...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > I use the outlook client or Apple mail myself. Outlook is quite good > although I’m a bit more used to apple mail, outlook is very accessible on > the Mac. > > On Jul 9, 2017, at 3:06 PM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com>

Outlook 365

I use MacOS High Sierra with Voiceover and am now starting to use Outlook 365. I wanted to connect with others here to: 1. learn tips and tricks and 2. know if the Web user interface or Mac Outlook client is more accessible? Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for

Re: more Voice Over controls?

Yes, there is a pitch slider in verbosity settings. On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 6:04 PM Ray Foret jr wrote: > Hi there, > > From what I hear, it is now going to be possible to adjust the pitch of > the Voice Over voice in IOS11. Is this true for all voices including the >

Re: Upgrading to IOS Public beta 11

Deleting app(s) with VoiceOver in iOS 11 Beta unfortunately isn’t possible. On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:48 PM Simon Fogarty wrote: > Morning macsters, > > Can someone tell me how the heck to delete an app from my iPhone runnin > the IOS 11 beta? > > I've tried the double

Re: Full Article: iOS 11 public beta: What it does for the iPhone - CNET

* Indoor navigation of malls and airports seems interesting, but I’ve not seen a way to determine in the iOS 11 Maps app which venues have the required infrastructure, and how detail it is. If anyone has tips on how to get this working wiht VoiceOver, please do share how. * scan document in

Re: Removal of 3D Touch app switching gesture in iOS 11 confirmed as intentional change

4-finger swipe left/right to switch apps and 3D touch on left edge for app switcher don’t seem to work in iOS 11 beta. The return to last app and phone call buttons, as well as double-press HOME button for app switcher still work. On Sun, Jul 2, 2017 at 9:24 AM Mary Otten

Re: ios 11 beta

Installing beta configuration profile certificate on Apple Watch is straightforward and can be done via iPhone. Similar to activating the link for iPhone, one only need select “Watch” as destination. On Sun, Jul 2, 2017 at 7:26 PM Scott Granados wrote: > Oh that’s not

Re: Type instead of talk to Siri with iOS 11 - CNET

I wish that this was an “and”, not an “or” option. If one enable sthe type to Siri, it’s not possible to speak to it when holding down the HOME button. Yes, there is the “Hey Siri”, but that isn’t as reliable as the HOME button. It’d be great if like Google Assistant, it’s possible to open/close

Re: iOS 11 will stop apps like Uber from constantly tracking your location - CNET

hing, they can disable it. Improves on security and a > user's ability to configure to their own preferences. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Jun 17, 2017, at 22:29, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > There’s validity in

Re: iOS 11 will stop apps like Uber from constantly tracking your location - CNET

There’s validity in apps like FourSquare, Yelp, etc. using location services in background. E.g. It’s able to provide proactive recommendations via notifications based on where I am/near without having to open the app. Same goes for being able to have Uber/Lyft know where I am and arrive

Re: iOS 11 will let you record your iPhone or iPad's screen - CNET

The Screen REcording does *not* include audio, so VoiceOver and other system audio will not be present. It’s only a “screen recorder” in the true sense. For screen recording that includes VoiceOver/audio, we’ll have to continue to use QuickTime on the Mac. On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 12:10 PM

Re: Any 2017 Apple-Related New Year Resolutions?

e > supporting ChromeVox on the above versions. > > Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > > On Jan 16, 2017, at 12:08 PM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Devin, > > Have you tried ChromeVox Next on Chrome OS M56? > Thanks! > > On Mon,

Re: Any 2017 Apple-Related New Year Resolutions?

naries@googlegroups.com <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] *On > Behalf Of *Scott Granados > *Sent:* Monday, 16 January 2017 2:02 AM > *To:* MacVisionaries 'Chris Blouch' via <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > *Subject:* Re: Any 2017 Apple-Related New Year Resolutions? > > I w

Re: sierra and battery status

Say Power Status: If your Mac is running on battery power, this script announces the percent of the battery remaining, and the estimated run-time. If your Mac is running on mains/wall power, the battery percentage is reported, along with the estimated recharge time.

Re: Mac book pro touch bar

"You can use the number row in place of function keys, simply by holding down function and pressing the number you want. For example, our vo-cmd-f5 command would be the VO modifier, command key, function key, and the number 5. It is important to note that this extends to the accent key, above the

Re: Any 2017 Apple-Related New Year Resolutions?

ng way to go. > > On Jan 14, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey Scott, > > If you haven't done so yet, I'd recommend taking a look at Chrome > OS/Books. The new rewrite, ChromeVox Next has the best performance, > support, and delight fac

Re: Any 2017 Apple-Related New Year Resolutions?

Hey Scott, If you haven't done so yet, I'd recommend taking a look at Chrome OS/Books. The new rewrite, ChromeVox Next has the best performance, support, and delight factors compared to legacy screen readers. On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 5:59 AM Scott Granados wrote: > I

Re: Are there any Mac TouchID specific accessibility gotcha's?

Thinking of purchasing MacBook Pro w/ TouchID and touch-bar On Sat, Jan 7, 2017 at 10:05 AM Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > I know some here have the new MacBook Pro with TouchID. > Thinking back to the setup, enrollment, and authentication of TouchID with > VoiceOver.

Are there any Mac TouchID specific accessibility gotcha's?

I know some here have the new MacBook Pro with TouchID. Thinking back to the setup, enrollment, and authentication of TouchID with VoiceOver. Were there any issues? If so, what are they? If not, fantastic! -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list.

Re: Apple watch tutorials

Does Braille display work w/ Apple Watch? On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 6:25 PM Simon Fogarty wrote: > Hi there Maurice, > > thanks for those details, > it is interesting to hear how someone in the deaf blind world uses one of > the apple watchs, > very interesting. > > I also

Re: Macbook pro 2012 running slow

+1 to SSD and more RAM On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 6:30 PM Simon Fogarty wrote: > Hi Andrew, > > If you were to change the drive then I wouldn't suggest anything other > than going an SSD, even a 7200 RPM drive is not going to add much but an > SSD will change things

Re: Join Me in Requesting that VoiceOver Accessibility be Added to Head Space, an iOS Voice Guided Meditation App

"Hey Google, talk to Head Space" is perfectly accessible with Google Home (smart-speakered powered-by Google Assistant). On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 4:34 AM Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi Mark, > > Done. In the meantime, you might want to try the app Omvana. It sounds > similar. I

Re: reading battery level in sierra, and a few other things

Chrome beats Safari in performance, security, accessibility, and other metrics. On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 3:09 PM Scott Granados wrote: > From what I’ve read as well, google chrome is much more efficient in power > use than safari. Safari is supposedly a big power draw.

Re: Using Google docs, etc., on mac with voiceover

d. > > Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > > On Dec 28, 2016, at 1:22 PM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I use and recommend ChromeVox on mac: > > https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromevox/kgejglhpjiefppelpmljglcjbhoiplfn > It pr

Re: speed test on Mac

Fast.com by Netflix It shows the download speed and is very accuracy and accessible. e.g. 230 Compare on SPEEDTEST.NET Mbps ? On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 9:28 AM Christina C. wrote: > Hello, > > What’s the best and easiest accessible way to

Re: reading battery level in sierra, and a few other things

I've been using AppleScript mapped to RIGHT_OPTION-B (it worked pre-Sierra and wasn't phased by .2): Say The Time: Similar to Apple’s time script, but speaks using VoiceOver’s default synth. https://blog.bryansmart.com/2014/07/24/some-scripts-for-voiceover/ On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 8:33 AM Chris

Re: Importing cd's into itunes.

What's "CD"? On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 3:31 PM Anders Holmberg wrote: > Hi! > In the older versions of Itunes there was an import cd button. > Now it seems gone. > But i guess there must be a way of importing any cd into Itunes. > But how? > Thanks. > /A > > -- > The

Re: Using Google docs, etc., on mac with voiceover

a > specific Screenwitter just so they can access their stuff. I mean after > all, we have lots of standards. Why did google have to do something weird > and different? HTML is HTML. But not if your Google. So I have a bias > against chrome box. But I can't speak to how good it is o

Re: Using Google docs, etc., on mac with voiceover

you some time, the complete list can be found here: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6594?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop=en On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 10:01 AM Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > If you haven't done so yet, please have a look at the keyboard shortcuts > for the

Re: Using Google docs, etc., on mac with voiceover

after all, we have lots of standards. Why did google have to do > > something weird and different? HTML is HTML. But not if your Google. So > > I have a bias against chrome box. But I can't speak to how good it is or > > is not. I think Google should've played with the stand

Re: Using Google docs, etc., on mac with voiceover

gt; > > On 12/28/2016 01:22 PM, Kevin Chao wrote: > > I use and recommend ChromeVox on mac: > > https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromevox/kgejglhpjiefppelpmljglcjbhoiplfn > It provides a lot better experience with G Suite. > > On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 5:59 AM Kat D

Re: bluetooth headphone strangeness

Hi Scott, Do you know how I can update firmware on LG HBS-1100? I tried Googling, but cannot find a utility, release notes, or if this is even possible. Hoping you're able to help :) On Tue, Dec 27, 2016 at 4:12 PM Scott Granados wrote: > HI Ray, so most modern

Re: Using Google docs, etc., on mac with voiceover

I use and recommend ChromeVox on mac: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromevox/kgejglhpjiefppelpmljglcjbhoiplfn It provides a lot better experience with G Suite. On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 5:59 AM Kat DeNicola wrote: > Hi. Haven't had time to do a topic search

Re: Does anybody use Screenflow here?

Not with QuickTime On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 1:43 PM Joshua Tubbs <ori...@icloud.com> wrote: > Can you record both your Microphone, VOiceOver and the iOS audio? > > On Dec 26, 2016, at 4:36 PM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I use ScreenFlow to re

Re: Does anybody use Screenflow here?

I use ScreenFlow to record Mac system. I've tried it with iOS, but it doesn't pass-through system audio, so I cannot hear VoiceOver. Instead, I use QuickTime for iOS. On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 7:45 AM Joshua Tubbs wrote: > Hi all, > I was just wondering, does anyone use

Re: Apples new Airpods,artical

Given this is a Mac list, the magical-features of AirPods w1-chip unfortunately don't work... 1. W1 with iOS 10 will remember last device and auto connect, but macOS Sierra requires manually re-connecting via Bluetooth menu/prefs; 2. The extended range of 300' is iOS 10-only, as it drops at 30'

Re: Nest Products

Installation and setup of Nest isn't ccessible, so ask sighted-installer to provide 7-digit entry key. Honeywell has a similar issue, where getting the thermostat onto the network and setup requires sighted help. From that point forward, it'll be possible to control and use Nest via mobile apps

Re: Is development for OS Over?

1. W1-chip with iOS 10 sounds like a beta preview of what Bluetooth 5 will offer too all BT-compat devices 2. Narrator On later versions of Windows 10 has improved greatly, is robust, and customizable. It's excellent that the big 4 Tech leads have native screen reader on mainstream oS: Google

Re: Kinda OT: Samsung invents touchable ink to allow regular laser printers to generate braille

Tank is a good analogy for OR20 On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 6:50 PM Scott Granados <scott.grana...@gmail.com> wrote: +1, from what I under stand it’s built like a tank in comparison to most braille displays. Especially for the low cost. On Dec 18, 2016, at 4:32 PM, Kevin Chao <

Re: AirPods hands-on: They stayed in my ears and sounded awesome

know they are the same company but still I would have thought apple > would be releasing theirs first. > > > > *From:* macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto: > macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Kevin Chao > *Sent:* Monday, 3 October 2016 7:51 AM > *T

Re: VoiceOver losing speech on Macbook

Alex works fine for me on Sierra (Mac 10.12.2) with: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 5:39 AM Chris G wrote: > Hi Shawn, > Thanks for that. You are correct, it is a mid 2010 laptop. > It runs circles around my mac mini mid 2009

Re: Kinda OT: Samsung invents touchable ink to allow regular laser printers to generate braille

The Orbit Reader 20 is durable, ruggid, and a fraction the cost of other 20cell Braille displays. Hope others will follow in APH's lead. I'd argue this is the only Braille display that will be able to survive third-world developing nations. On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 11:33 AM Kawal Gucukoglu

Re: Is development for OS Over?

What does Bluetooth 5 open up? On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 12:20 PM Ricardo Walker wrote: > Wow! I really think iPhones have changed a lot. I just think its hard to > notice because most of us on here get a new iPhone every year or 2. It’s > kinda like a child growing up. You

Watch Unlock Mac FAILS in 10.12.2

Auto Unlock via Watch has stopped working for me since this update. I've unchecked/re-checked "auto unlock" in Security prefs (also restarted after each toggle). Wach Unlock Mac worked flawlessly in 10.12.1... -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

Re: Redmond pie article on airport replacements

I don't own one. Also lack of ports > With 3-pack, there are 2 ethernets per node, so that is 6 ethernet ports total was another complaint for a $200 device. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 27, 2016, at 8:45 AM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > O

Re: Redmond pie article on airport replacements

OnHub has been updated constantly since release last year and works with Google Wi-Fi. In addition to the super Wi-Fi, mesh network, family time, on.here: it has excellent mobile apps with great accessibility. It's ability to prioritize traffic, see usage stats over *any* time, and details for

Re: Easy iPhone wireless charging hack

Has anyone tried this? On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 7:13 PM michael babcock wrote: > as it’s not ethical to just send a link to a list without information, let > me copy and paste the article below for your reference. > Tired of waiting for Apple to add wireless charging

Re: Trouble Using Braille Display with Sierra

I've had exactly same experience with Sierra and Braille display. It's regressed from El Capitan. I'm glad someone else highlighted this, as I was quite confused and disorientated by what's happeend. On Sat, Nov 5, 2016 at 4:31 AM Andrew Lamanche wrote: > Yes, I have been

Re: Intel's chip design, not Apple's choices, reason behind Thunderbolt 3 & RAM issues in new MacBook Pro

So, we'll have to wait ~2 years for >= 32GB RAM. Thanks Intel! On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 11:20 AM Mary Otten wrote: > In light of some discussion about the new MacBook Pro and the ram a > limitation, I thought people might find this article interesting. It looks > like Intel,

Re: MacBook doesn't go to sleep when lid closed in OS Sierra

for Network Access". > This may help the issue. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Oct 30, 2016, at 21:22, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've observed this (Apple Watch will unlock Mac, BLuetooth headset will > c

Re: MacBook doesn't go to sleep when lid closed in OS Sierra

able, you may wish to go under the Power Adaptor tab of Energy Saver in > System Prefs, and uncheck the box that reads "Wake for Network Access". > This may help the issue. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Oct 30, 2016, at 21:22, Kevi

Re: MacBook doesn't go to sleep when lid closed in OS Sierra

I've observed this (Apple Watch will unlock Mac, BLuetooth headset will connect, and Alex will continue talking)and haven't figure out a solution other than unplugging charger (end up with dead Mac) On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 1:21 PM Scott Granados wrote: > There’s also a

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

> > I at least know if I connect my foot to the mag safe adaptor it’ just pops > off the side of the machine, > > > > USB C kind of concerning I can see a notebook or more getting pulled off > a desk. > > > > *From:* macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto: >

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

One thing I'll miss from MagSafe 2 is the magnetic connect/disconnect. However, I'm ecited about USB-C, as I've 64-watt and other USB-c power adapters/cables everywhere. On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 11:00 PM Maria Chapman wrote: > Hmmm I run a usb hub and wireless headphones

Re: This is Apple’s new OLED MacBook Pro

te. > Jeff > > > On 10/29/16, Devin Prater <d.pra...@me.com> wrote: > > I hate how expensive it all is. I have a $500 Windows 10 laptop, > > quadcore CPU, 8 gigs ram, 1 TB spinning hard drive, and it works great. > > > > > > On 10/29/2016 2:47 PM, Ke

Re: This is Apple’s new OLED MacBook Pro

It's disappointing that one has to go to the 15" to get 16GB RAM and quad-core CPU, where the 13" Pro I've now has 16GB RAM, and current 13" ChromeBooks and Windows laptops have quad-core CPU. The new OLED Touch Panel Pro seems to have a 50% mark-up over previous Pros or other comparable laptops.

Re: Anything new, good or bad, related to voiceover in the new update for Sierra

Unlock with Watch is more reliable. Aside from other small stability improvements, I've not noticed anything for VoiceOver in 10.12.1. On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 3:48 PM Scott Granados wrote: > I haven’t noticed anything sideways with the new release. I am noticing > for

Re: Mirai-based DDoS attack highlights benefits of Apple's secure HomeKit platform

Google Home, including home control is extremely secure and accessible. It's far more robust and delightful than anything I've experienced. On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 10:52 AM Scott Granados wrote: > Absolutely they should. Do you want some bad guy spying on your baby >

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

I use 65-watt USB-C adapter with Google Pixel 2 ChromeBook. On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 10:39 PM Scott Granados wrote: > Anders, I would assume they charge using the USBC port. THere’s a sub > section of that spec that includes power. > > > > On Oct 22, 2016, at 10:52 AM,

Re: Google Hangouts on macOS

nk...@gmail.com > > Twitter: @brandtsteenkamp <http://www.twitter.com/brandtsteenkamp> > > On 22 Oct 2016, at 5:16 AM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hangouts can be accessed via Chrome extension, hangouts.google.com, > gmail.com, or inbox.google.com >

Re: Braille Navigation annoyances

I'm glad to know I'm not alone in feeling that Braille on Mac, even Sierra is non-delightful/productive. It's too bad,, as it's quite good on iOS. It's great that Chrome OS (ChromeBook) Braille support has improved greatly and has leaped other platforms with ChromeVox Next. On Wed, Oct 19, 2016

Re: Downloading voices in Sierra

I've ALex everywhere, except for Watch, and switched to it when it was available on TV. I was just puzzled on this thread of downloading other voices. On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 11:23 PM christopher hallsworth < challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: > Alex on iOS is the most responsive on all my devices,

Re: Speed test comparison between Google Pixel and iPhone 7+

If it were Google Assistant against Siri - we know who would win -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact

Re: Downloading voices in Sierra

Which Mac voices do VoiceOver users prefer to download? On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 9:14 AM Scott Granados wrote: > Phil, it depends on how many voices you’re pulling down. I’ve seen this > take from 30 seconds on the fast side to over an hour on the slow. I would > wait

Re: Google Hangouts on macOS

Hangouts can be accessed via Chrome extension, hangouts.google.com, gmail.com, or inbox.google.com There is no native Mac client :( On Mon, Oct 17, 2016 at 1:52 PM Brandt Steenkamp wrote: > Hi again folks, > > I am looking for a way to use Google Hangouts from my

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

1. How will OLD light function strip work with VoiceOver? 2. I look forward to USB-C, as I've got many of these cables, including 65-watt adapter for various surfaces already. 3. Hope they'll have 32GB or 64GB ram options for MacBook. this MBP with 16B RAM is a huge boost over MBA 8GB RAM--I wish

Re: Google Docs question

In DOcs, there's also option+/ that will let you search through hotkeys On Sun, Oct 2, 2016 at 8:12 AM michael babcock wrote: > and your right sorry: > To open a list of keyboard shortcuts in Google Docs, press Ctrl + / > (Windows, Chrome OS) or ⌘ + / (Mac). > > On

Re: New Macbook Air for Christmas

I wish the MBA's, whether it be 11" or 13" could accept 16GB RAM. I'm replacing this 13" Air with 8GB RAM for Pro with 16GB RAM. Janky performance with loud fan/excessive heat got old :( On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 10:49 AM christopher hallsworth < challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: > Screen size

Re: Anyone else having issues with Netflix?

Given Play Music is 100% audio and 0% video, not sure why there is need for audio description? On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 2:45 PM Christopher-Mark Gilland < clgillan...@gmail.com> wrote: > Nor is there on Google Play music, which you know, really honestly kind of > surprised me. > --- > Christopher

Re: Article from Digital trends continues. Only Apple could do this.

W1 Chip still has lag :( Based on below excerpt, latency in w1 chip is less than most Bluetooth, but latency /= 0 ms | /= Wired connection. "... a RemoteTalk headphone cable with 3.5mm headphone jacks ... This, effectively, allows you to turn your Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones into a pair of

Re: AirPods hands-on: They stayed in my ears and sounded awesome

; something go. You have a very good point I just figure something in the > supply chain held something up and they didn’t want to stall on the phone. > > Pure speculation of course. > > On Sep 11, 2016, at 11:14 PM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I

Re: Typing Echo and ChromeVox

Could you please check if Braille mode is on/off? This is in DOcs accessibility settings menu. On Sun, Sep 11, 2016 at 11:31 PM Joshua Tubbs wrote: > I’m using Mac OS. Could use Windows but why should I if it’s available on > Mac? > Also yes, I did get the “No Typing Echo”

Re: SlingTV on AppleTV

Sling TV app on APple TV 4th gen and iPhone is one that I've found to be difficult and confusing. Due to lack of accessibility and content, I've given up on it. On Sun, Sep 18, 2016 at 12:10 PM Kliphton Miller wrote: > Wow, it really doesn’t take much time. Especially when

Re: 100+ iOS 10 Hidden / Secret Features For iPhone And iPad [

My favorite feature is the ability to remove stock Apple apps. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM Anders Holmberg wrote: > Hi! > I have a bit of a problem to hear him on my iphone. > I think he must be stuck in my phone because he sounds a bit muffled. > /A > > On 15 Sep

Re: AirPods hands-on: They stayed in my ears and sounded awesome

n of price yet. > > David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA > Email: dchitten...@gmail.com > Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 > Sent from my iPhone > > On 12 Sep 2016, at 13:11, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Do the AirPods address the inherit lag that is on *all* blu

Re: AirPods hands-on: They stayed in my ears and sounded awesome

Do the AirPods address the inherit lag that is on *all* bluetooth audio devices, which is pronounced when using *any* screen reader? i.e. Hope the latency will be equivalent between lightning EarPods and wireless AirPods when using VoiceOver. On Sat, Sep 10, 2016 at 2:32 PM Robin

Re: VoiceOver Accessibility Issues for Blind Users in iOS App

r app. After buying three tiles, it is rather > disappointing the lack of care around this issue and I too will probably be > forced to look elsewhere. > > > > *From:* macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto: > macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Kevin Chao > *Sent

Re: VoiceOver Accessibility Issues for Blind Users in iOS App

I've observed same with Tiles and it's due to custom controls and not overwriting the UIAccessibilityLabel to a sensible string. I'm considering switching to TrackR, especially since there is ALexa skill integration. On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 9:40 AM Jonathan Cohn wrote: >

Re: Using Apple TV the fourth generation without a TV

oth speakers, > and all video plays fine. Including things like Netflix HBO, all the things > that would have some protection on them. They all play fine. That's really > surprising but good. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 28, 2016, at 6:28 PM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gma

Re: Using Apple TV the fourth generation without a TV

I've it connected to Bluetooth speakers and it doesn't require TV to be ON. On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 1:40 AM Simon Fogarty wrote: > HI Mary, > > I know some sound systems now have an HDMI input which you can plug in > the likes of a blueray or I guess apple tv and then

Re: Trouble Logging into my Gmail Internet Account on Mac Air Keyboard

On Gmail.com, select sign-in, type username, select next, and type password. On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 9:54 AM Jonathan Cohn wrote: > I believe you put your email address on the only, and then a second page > appears with a password prompt. A few sites are doing this these

Re: Java Applications Accessibility Issue

Yes, we reported both of these issues to Oracle last year, but no resolution yet... On Sat, Aug 20, 2016 at 3:18 PM Chris Meredith wrote: > Hey all. > > Not sure if anyone can confirm this, but I seem to be hitting an issue > with Java applications that use either the tree

A11y of HomeKit Accessories | AppleVis

http://www.applevis.com/forum/hardware-accessories/a11y-homekit-accessories GIven in i/watch/tvOS 10, we no longer have to be concerned with third-party HomeKit apps with varying-level of VoiceoVer accessibility. I was wondering if there has been consideration for a repro/dir, where we can

Re: swift playgroupnd

Playground is iPad iOS 10-only and is 100% VoiceoVer accessible. On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 2:48 AM Simon Fogarty wrote: > Avid, > > > > Thanks for that, Might hve to install the beta to my iPad. > > > > *From:* macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto: >

Re: Slack on iOS and Watch OS

Slack has made VO/a11y improvements in latest iOS app and are responding to feedback in this channel. https://web-a11y.slack.com/archives/slack-a11y-feedback/p146876676102 On Sat, May 7, 2016 at 4:25 PM Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > The mobile apps are more accessibl

Re: Looking for Slack feedback from voiceover users on OSX and IOS

Slack has made VO/a11y improvements in latest iOS app and are responding to feedback in this channel. https://web-a11y.slack.com/archives/slack-a11y-feedback/p146876676102 On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 4:48 AM michael babcock wrote: > Just sent a message to: >

Re: IOS 10 beta

www.applevis.com has great forums discussing the public betas and VoiceOver. On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 10:09 AM Scott Granados wrote: > I disagree, being that our needs are so under represented sometimes do the > small size of our community I think it’s important to discuss

Re: Thank you Tim

NArrator in WIn10 Anniversary update will work better with Edge/Cortana and provide scanning mode with orgonomic keybindings, but nothing for system recovery/restore. On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 7:10 AM Scott Granados wrote: > Just to add a little to this, far be it for me to

Re: Ad displayed. on youtube

URL and repro steps? On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 2:15 PM Jeffrey Shockley wrote: > Hello, > It’s saying this well, because small adds are displayed on the page while > the video plays, even after the first video ad has played. So, this isn’t > really a bug. > Hope this helps, >

Re: Disappointed with Voiceover

Breakages in El Capitan exist in Sierra On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 1:32 PM matthew dyer wrote: > Hi all. > > > I have been using moos since lepord and rite now in elcapiton the only > problem I have is with how mail works with gmail. I find that mail just > doesn't

Re: El Capitan

These are VoiceOver regressions introduced in El Capitan and have not been resolved in Sierra. I.E. macOS-errors and not user... On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 2:45 PM Tim Kilburn wrote: > Hi, > > Alternatively, you can use the Window Chooser, VO-f2-f2 to bring focus to > the App Store

Re: Adobe Flash player and Mac

Chrome has flash built-inn, so you may have better luck. On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 6:37 AM Jeffrey Shockley wrote: > Hello, > You can get Flash Player for Mac by typing in get.adobe.com/flashplayer > in Safari. > While it can be installed, VoiceOver can’t interact with Flash

Re: 9to5Mac: macOS Sierra beta lets Mac users rearrange third-party menu bar extras

WOnder how this is to be done with VoiceOver/keyboard? On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 7:22 PM Nancy Badger wrote: > > *macOS Sierra beta lets Mac users rearrange third-party menu bar extras* > 9to5Mac > > It's been a pain-point for some Mac users for a while now: the inability

Re: A Comment on the Mac OS Sierra Native Messaging App

FaceTime and iMessage are not being used in education or work... On Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 3:12 PM Scott Granados wrote: > I have to say I like the way facetime is being wrapped in to the phone > networks so you have PSTN access as well as the video calling and direct > audio

Re: Xcode and the new upcomming free app.

I answered if Swift Playgrounds is accessible in: http://applevis.com/forum/ios-ios-app-discussion/will-apples-new-swift-playgrounds-app-be-accessible-voiceover-users On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 2:01 AM Simon Fogarty wrote: > Yeah that sounds right, > > And the chick

Re: any thoughts on Mac OS Sierra?

I absolutely agree to recommendation of Chromebook. The rewrite to ChromeVOx (Next) is absolutely wonderful. I've been using ChromeVox Next on chromeOS M53 on a Pixel 2 as my primary machine. FOr web app interaction, it's far better than what I've experienced on Windows and Mac screen readers. On

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