Re: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-10 Thread Phil Halton
others can see on > a larger screen > And Samsung have an app that lets me share with my tv although I've never > got it working properly! > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Phil Halton > Sent: Tuesday, 10 December 2019 3:12 AM &g

RE: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-09 Thread Simon A Fogarty
@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Phil Halton Sent: Tuesday, 10 December 2019 3:12 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader I have an iPhone and I do use Prime Video on that. However, I was hoping that with my extremely limited site

Re: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-09 Thread Karen Lewellen
Phil, There is a company specializing is insuring Amazon fire tablets are accessible, configuring to our specifications, and pricing them even better than Amazon. www.talkingmp3players.com I hope I have that correct. If not, write me off list and I will connect you to the owner. I cannot

Re: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-09 Thread Phil Halton
I have an iPhone and I do use Prime Video on that. However, I was hoping that with my extremely limited site that remains to me I might be able to actually see something if I was viewing a larger screen like on an iPad or an Amazon fire tablet. Problem is I didn’t feel like spending several

RE: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-08 Thread Simon A Fogarty
: Sunday, 8 December 2019 2:46 PM To: Macvisionaries Subject: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader Has anybody use the Voice view screen reader on the Amazon fire tablets? How's the accessibility? I might want to get one just for watching prime video and maybe reading

Re: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-07 Thread David Chittenden
The Amazon Kindle Tablets are very restricted Android tablets. They are low cost. Unfortunately, the screen response, at least on mine, which is four years old, is quite laggy. I usually need to tap with extra-firm pressure in order to get the touch screen to react. Also, Voice View

Re: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-07 Thread Cameron Strife
Alexa is concerned. I use the kindel app and the amazon app on my iPhone all the time and the accessibility is quite good. I'd put down a bit more cash and go for the basic iPad for $329. I'll be doing this at some point in the new year although part of me wants to wait until the next generation

Re: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-07 Thread Mary Otten
h their version of the amazon app, as opposed to the amazon app on my > iPhone, voice view reads all buttons as “button” instead of them being read > correctly, and the layout can be a little confusing. > >> On Dec 7, 2019, at 8:45 PM, Phil Halton wrote: >> >> Has anybody use

Re: Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-07 Thread Jessica Moss
>From the small amount of experience I’ve had with one, they’re pretty decent, >but at times can be very laggy. Also, something interesting I’ve run into >with their version of the amazon app, as opposed to the amazon app on my >iPhone, voice view reads all buttons as “button” ins

Amazon fire tablets Accessibility with Voice view screen reader

2019-12-07 Thread Phil Halton
Has anybody use the Voice view screen reader on the Amazon fire tablets? How's the accessibility? I might want to get one just for watching prime video and maybe reading kindle books. They're a lot cheaper than iPads. Sent from my IPhone -- The following information is important for all

Re: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-10 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
e- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Monday, 10 June 2019 12:13 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV? > > Hi Mary, > > Unfortunately, it's not that simple. We are not currently Prime members. so > our de

Re: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-10 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
pp is self voicing. That might not be true anymore, or I >>> might simply be misremembering. I hope it isn’t self voicing, because my >>> experience with self voicing apps on the Amazon platform, Netflix for >>> instance, is not a happy one. Unless you know of specific

RE: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-10 Thread Simon Fogarty
: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV? Hi Mary, Unfortunately, it's not that simple. We are not currently Prime members. so our decision is between signing up for Prime--and getting the free TV--or signing up for Hulu. If you get Hulu Premium, they cost about the same.. Cheers, Donna > On Jun 9, 2

Re: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-09 Thread Mary Otten
I hope it isn’t self voicing, because my >> experience with self voicing apps on the Amazon platform, Netflix for >> instance, is not a happy one. Unless you know of specific things on Hulu >> that you want to watch, and you only want one service, I’d go with a freebie. >&

Re: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-09 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
isremembering. I hope it isn’t self voicing, because my experience > with self voicing apps on the Amazon platform, Netflix for instance, is not a > happy one. Unless you know of specific things on Hulu that you want to watch, > and you only want one service, I’d go with a freebie. > >

Re: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-09 Thread Mary Otten
, because my experience with self voicing apps on the Amazon platform, Netflix for instance, is not a happy one. Unless you know of specific things on Hulu that you want to watch, and you only want one service, I’d go with a freebie. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2019, at 12:15 PM, 'Do

Re: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-09 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Mary, Amazon Prime is what I'm talking about. Thanks, Donna > On Jun 9, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Hi Donna, > What do you mean when you say you will be adding Amazon? The only Amazon > thing I am aware of is Amazon prime. There’s a lot of free stuff in the

Re: Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-09 Thread Mary Otten
Hi Donna, What do you mean when you say you will be adding Amazon? The only Amazon thing I am aware of is Amazon prime. There’s a lot of free stuff in there for prime members, and there is a good bit of audio described stuff within that. Hulu has just started having audio description. I think

Amazon or Hulu on Apple TV?

2019-06-09 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, We're thinking about adding a second streaming service--we currently just have Netflix. We're debating between Amazon and Hulu. Just wondering if there are any accessibility issues I should be aware of. We'll be watching on a 4th Gen Apple TV. TIA, Donna -- The following

RE: Amazon prime video app for iOS

2019-05-31 Thread Simon Fogarty
S Tim, Oh well gotta make the most of what I'm now paying for. Simon -Original Message- From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Thursday, 30 May 2019 11:21 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Amazon prime video app for iOS Hi, Yes there is. The last time I

Re: Amazon prime video app for iOS

2019-05-30 Thread Phil Halton
> Can anyone tell me if there is a version of the amazon prime app for the > apple tv as well? > > I've been given this as part of a new fiber package for my internet > connection, > Can't say I want it or really need it but oh well, > Unemployed in 3 weeks so I might have some

Re: Amazon prime video app for iOS

2019-05-30 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Yes there is. The last time I used it, it had some accessibility issues, but it is usable. Later... Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2019, at 2:43 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Can anyone tell me if there is a version of the amazon prime app for the > apple tv as wel

RE: Amazon prime video app for iOS

2019-05-30 Thread Simon Fogarty
Can anyone tell me if there is a version of the amazon prime app for the apple tv as well? I've been given this as part of a new fiber package for my internet connection, Can't say I want it or really need it but oh well, Unemployed in 3 weeks so I might have some time to kill while getting

Re: Amazon prime video app for iOS

2019-05-28 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
, Phil Halton wrote: This app seems to be very accessible on the iPhone, but I’m wondering, does it work as well on an iPad? At least with an iPad I might actually be able to see something with the larger screen. Just wondering what the best viewing experience for Amazon Prime Video might

Amazon prime video app for iOS

2019-05-28 Thread Phil Halton
This app seems to be very accessible on the iPhone, but I’m wondering, does it work as well on an iPad? At least with an iPad I might actually be able to see something with the larger screen. Just wondering what the best viewing experience for Amazon Prime Video might be? Again how is the app

Apple now paying Amazon over $30M each month for cloud services, likely to continue growing, 9 to 5 Mac

2019-04-22 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Monday, April 22, 2019 at 6:23 AM Apple now paying Amazon over $30M each month for cloud services, likely to continue growing While Apple and Amazon are often viewed as competitors, they also share an important partnership when it comes to cloud services. Amazon Web Services (AWS

Re: Some queries re setting up/using my Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation with IPhone/IPad, particularly how to set radio alarms

2019-01-15 Thread Lorie McCloud
on Amazon where you can read about the things you can do with Alexa. I think it might be: "www.amazon.com/alexa <http://www.amazon.com/alexa>" you can even get into your personal stuff there kind of like the app but on your computer. sometimes they have quirks. I once called Amazon about

Some queries re setting up/using my Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation with IPhone/IPad, particularly how to set radio alarms

2019-01-15 Thread 'Eleanor Roberts' via MacVisionaries
Hi all I’m wondering if anyone can help me with this one. I received an Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation at the weekend for my birthday. Now, I absolutely love it, but I’m concerned I’ve not set it up properly or not linked something from the Alexa app properly etc, as one of the things I

Re: Big savings today on the instant pot Wi-Fi for US customers of Amazon

2018-11-26 Thread Mary Otten
Sorry, I don’t have the link, because it was a referral link. But if you go to Amazon and search for instant pot Wi-Fi, you should find it without a problem. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 26, 2018, at 10:12 AM, Des Delgadillo wrote: > > What a deal! Would you be able to sha

Re: Big savings today on the instant pot Wi-Fi for US customers of Amazon

2018-11-26 Thread Des Delgadillo
What a deal! Would you be able to share a link to where you found this? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 26, 2018, at 10:06 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > > I just saw an article which mentions that the new Insta pot WiFi model is > going for $89 and some on Amazon in the US. This is the

Big savings today on the instant pot Wi-Fi for US customers of Amazon

2018-11-26 Thread Mary Otten
I just saw an article which mentions that the new Insta pot WiFi model is going for $89 and some on Amazon in the US. This is the one that has the less than fully accessible Wi-Fi app which may or may not be made accessible. The buttons on the unit itself are apparently accessible. So if you

Re: downloading from Amazon with a Mac

2018-11-18 Thread Lorie McCloud
yes. I have it installed. I could never get it to work in the past. guess I could try again. My Youtube Channel: "www.youtube.com/loriemccloud > On Nov 18, 2018, at 5:50 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Do you have the Amazon Music app i

Re: downloading from Amazon with a Mac

2018-11-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Do you have the Amazon Music app installed?Its been some time since I last looked but this may be the only way to download your music. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 11/18/2018 3:46 PM, Lorie

downloading from Amazon with a Mac

2018-11-18 Thread Lorie McCloud
does anybody know if it's possible to download from a personal music library on a Mac? my current understanding is that you can download a purchase right from the order page. last time I checked the my_music library was inaccessible. it's been awhile though so I'm hoping that may have changed.

Re: Amazon music tips

2018-09-25 Thread Lorie McCloud
the only way I can download anything from Amazon on my Mac is to go to where my orders are. in the order details for each orders, there's a download link for you to download a zip file of whatever it is you bought. I have the Amazon music downloader for Mac but I've never been able to get

Re: Amazon music tips

2018-09-25 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Sorry to say, Amazon is still not making things more accessible. I had the devil of a time recently with both the Windows and Mac version of their app. The Mac version was worse. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What

Amazon music tips

2018-09-25 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, do you guys prefer to download Amazon Music via Safari, or via their Mac app? I successfully downloaded a couple albums last week via Safari, but it was a pain in the... does anyone have some good tips to make this process easier? Thank you, Traci Sent from my iPhone -- The following

Re: Bug Resolved: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-09-21 Thread Jessica Moss
I’ve also noticed, and I’m not sure if this is an app/voiceover issue, or an IOS 12 issue, that the last time I tried to find an item description in within the amazon app, the screen became really jumpy, and it took a lot of playing around with it just to get things back into focus. I haven’t

Bug Resolved: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am delighted to report that with the release of iOS 12 along with the latest version of the app and website, the Amazon bug, described in my original post, listed below, has been resolved. Mark -Original Message- From: viph...@googlegroups.com [mailto:viph

Re: Apple TV Amazon app?

2018-09-08 Thread John JD Denning
f hints that might > correct the annoying rambling in the Amazon app. There is a roter, at least > on my Apple TV, and turning on/off hints is one of the items I can dial to > and the flick up/down to change it from on/off. > > HTH. > > Eileen > > From: John JD Dennin

Re: Apple TV Amazon app?

2018-09-08 Thread Eileen Scrivani
John, Regarding the voice changing I’m not sure what might be causing that. So far as the preamble of directions, I think that if you turn off hints that might correct the annoying rambling in the Amazon app. There is a roter, at least on my Apple TV, and turning on/off hints is one

Apple TV Amazon app?

2018-09-08 Thread John JD Denning
Hello all, I have an Apple TV fourth generation, and the Amazon app. Whenever I start the Amazon app the voice changes completely. Totally different voice settings, and it Hass to tell me how to use the app. And there is no way to shut up that preamble. At least that icy. Does anybody know

Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-08-31 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, In case you have not yet noticed, when a user attempts to view saved shopping/wish lists in the Amazon App, an Invitation dialog box now appears which prevents VoiceOver users from accessing any saved lists or any items on any of those lists. This is most annoying, to say

RE: How to listen to what Amazon Alexa has recorded in your home, USA Today

2018-05-30 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hey Mark, Thanks for this, It's kind of concerning if amazon are recording what I say. I wonder if they got mee telling Alexa how unhelpfull she is here in NZ? They might be learning new phrases -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent

How to listen to what Amazon Alexa has recorded in your home, USA Today

2018-05-30 Thread M. Taylor
How to listen to what Amazon's Alexa has recorded in your home By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY Updated 9 hours ago The creepiest Amazon Alexa stories ever The Amazon Echo with Alexa is great, but it can act a little funny sometimes. These are Ranker's best stories involving Alexa. Buzz60

Re: Amazon Alexa creepily recorded, sent out family's conversations, USA Today

2018-05-25 Thread Jessica Moss
k > > Alexa creepily recorded a family's private conversations, sent them to > business associate > By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY Updated 5 hours ago > > SAN FRANCISCO - A Portland family's private conversations were recorded by > their Amazon Echo smart speaker and emailed t

Amazon Alexa creepily recorded, sent out family's conversations, USA Today

2018-05-24 Thread M. Taylor
- A Portland family's private conversations were recorded by their Amazon Echo smart speaker and emailed to a random phone contact of the father, they told a local TV station. Amazon explained that an unforseen combination of random words in a conversation the family didn't realize was being overheard

RE: Here are the Link to Over-The-Ear Loops for both Apple EarPods and AirPods on Amazon

2018-05-07 Thread M. Taylor
, May 07, 2018 11:43 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Here are the Link to Over-The-Ear Loops for both Apple EarPods and AirPods on Amazon Mark, is it a pain to put the loop on and off to charge the AirPods? > On May 6, 2018, at 6:34 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu&

Re: Here are the Link to Over-The-Ear Loops for both Apple EarPods and AirPods on Amazon

2018-05-07 Thread Brett Campbell
Mark, is it a pain to put the loop on and off to charge the AirPods? > On May 6, 2018, at 6:34 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > A little over six weeks ago, I ordered the following two products for use > with my Apple EarPods and Apple AirPods. > > I have been

RE: Here are the Link to Over-The-Ear Loops for both Apple EarPods and AirPods on Amazon

2018-05-07 Thread Simon Fogarty
: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Monday, 7 May 2018 12:35 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Here are the Link to Over-The-Ear Loops for both Apple EarPods and AirPods on Amazon Hello Everyone, A little over six weeks

RE: Here are the Link to Over-The-Ear Loops for both Apple EarPods and AirPods on Amazon

2018-05-06 Thread Simon Fogarty
e Link to Over-The-Ear Loops for both Apple EarPods and AirPods on Amazon Hello Everyone, A little over six weeks ago, I ordered the following two products for use with my Apple EarPods and Apple AirPods. I have been extremely pleased with them as they function exactly as advertised. The firs

Here are the Link to Over-The-Ear Loops for both Apple EarPods and AirPods on Amazon

2018-05-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, A little over six weeks ago, I ordered the following two products for use with my Apple EarPods and Apple AirPods. I have been extremely pleased with them as they function exactly as advertised. The first item is a set of over-the-ear loops that are designed for use with

Re: Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

2018-03-20 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
when I read the article. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On 17 Mar 2018, at 5:37 am, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hey Kawal, >>> Did you know that apple products can run apps for controlling amazon >>> p

Re: Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

2018-03-19 Thread Saqib Hussain
> Sent from my iPhone > >> On 17 Mar 2018, at 5:37 am, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: >> >> Hey Kawal, >> Did you know that apple products can run apps for controlling amazon >> products and therefore it's kind of attached. >> >> Sm

Re: Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

2018-03-17 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Thank you Mark. I did not know, as I think it was very early in the morning when I read the article. Sent from my iPhone > On 17 Mar 2018, at 5:37 am, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: > > Hey Kawal, > Did you know that apple products can run apps for controlli

RE: Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

2018-03-16 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hey Kawal, Did you know that apple products can run apps for controlling amazon products and therefore it's kind of attached. Smile, it's better for your health! -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Kawal Guc

RE: Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

2018-03-16 Thread M. Taylor
Kawal, The interface for Amazon Alexa is an iOS based app. The instructions, listed in the article, for changing the settings of an Echo product are directly related to an iOS app on an Apple device. Perhaps you did not know this. Now you do. Mark -Original Message- From

Re: Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

2018-03-16 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I thought this was a Apple product list if I wanted to go and look for a another list discussing Amazon products, then I would have to go to some other list. Sent from my iPhone > On 16 Mar 2018, at 10:08 pm, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Amazon makes it easier to give

Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

2018-03-16 Thread M. Taylor
Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands It's easy enough to summon Alexa on one of Amazon's speakers, but when you've got a million things to ask the voice assistant, it can be a pain having to say "Hey, Alexa" over and over again. Now, Amazon has rolled out a new feat

Re: The complete list of Amazon Alexa Commands, So Far, CNET

2018-03-03 Thread Simon Fogarty
macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: The complete list of Amazon Alexa Commands, So Far, CNET > > What's the difference between the echo and the echo plus? > > I have seen the dot, and for it's size it's pretty impressive > > -Original Message- > From: macvision

RE: The complete list of Amazon Alexa Commands, So Far, CNET

2018-03-02 Thread M. Taylor
Subject: RE: The complete list of Amazon Alexa Commands, So Far, CNET What's the difference between the echo and the echo plus? I have seen the dot, and for it's size it's pretty impressive -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <macvisionaries@googlegroups.

RE: The complete list of Amazon Alexa Commands, So Far, CNET

2018-03-02 Thread Simon Fogarty
:27 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: The complete list of Amazon Alexa Commands, So Far, CNET Hello Everyone, As this is not an Amazon Echo support community, I have no intention of flooding the list with Amazon Echo articles. However, given that the Amazon Echo products can and do g

Amazon Alexa iOS App and Echo Support Info

2018-02-22 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Thought I would post the following customer service info for Alexa, her associated apps, and all Echo products, here. Amazon Main Telephone Number: (866) 216-1072 Alexa/Echo Customer Service Telephone Number: (844) 601-4333 Alexa/Echo Customer Service Twitter Support

The complete list of Amazon Alexa Commands, So Far, CNET

2018-02-20 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As this is not an Amazon Echo support community, I have no intention of flooding the list with Amazon Echo articles. However, given that the Amazon Echo products can and do greatly enhance the lives of so many, including those of us who are blind or low vision, and given

Re: Amazon Web Dialog Interference

2017-11-28 Thread Jonathan Cohn
. (title might have changed on newer OS, but the concept is still there). You can also just turn off cursor tracking as already mentioned. We should probably let the accessibility team at Amazon know about this. On 27 November 2017 at 20:14, 'Peggy' via MacVisionaries < macvisionaries@googlegroups.

Re: Amazon Web Dialog Interference

2017-11-27 Thread 'Peggy' via MacVisionaries
n Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 5:16 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Amazon Web Dialog Interference I apologize if someone has brought this up already, but every single time I try shopping on Amazon lately, a web dialog keeps coming up; there’s a close button, but it doesn’

Re: Amazon Web Dialog Interference

2017-11-27 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
ear your website cookies and temp files. >> >> Mark >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christine Grassman >> Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 5:16 PM >> To:

Re: Amazon Web Dialog Interference

2017-11-27 Thread Robert Cole
Turn off cursor tracking sometimes this will help Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 26, 2017, at 7:15 PM, Christine Grassman <cgrassman1...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > I apologize if someone has brought this up already, but every single time I > try shopping on Amazon lately, a we

Re: Amazon Web Dialog Interference

2017-11-27 Thread Christine Grassman
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of Christine Grassman > Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 5:16 PM > To: macvisiona

Re: Amazon Web Dialog Interference

2017-11-26 Thread ecaron1
cvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christine Grassman Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 5:16 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Amazon Web Dialog Interference I apologize if someone has brought this up already, but every single time I try shopping on A

RE: Amazon Web Dialog Interference

2017-11-26 Thread M. Taylor
Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christine Grassman Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 5:16 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Amazon Web Dialog Interference I apologize if someone has brought this up already

Amazon Web Dialog Interference

2017-11-26 Thread Christine Grassman
I apologize if someone has brought this up already, but every single time I try shopping on Amazon lately, a web dialog keeps coming up; there’s a close button, but it doesn’t help. It is a nonstop occurrence, preventing me from going through search results or from navigating the screen

Re: Amazon web dialog pop up please help

2017-10-03 Thread Jonathan Cohn
hope that someone can help me. > When I’m browsing Amazon on my Mac, a web dialog window opens showing the > rating for the item. > everytime I press the close link, or press escape, the window reopens. > Safari is set to block pop ups. > I don’t know what to do! > I was trying

Amazon web dialog pop up please help

2017-10-03 Thread Robert Cole
Dear list, I hope that someone can help me. When I’m browsing Amazon on my Mac, a web dialog window opens showing the rating for the item. everytime I press the close link, or press escape, the window reopens. Safari is set to block pop ups. I don’t know what to do! I was trying to read about

Re: Alexa and Amazon Music on the iPhone

2017-09-30 Thread Robert Cole
Text alexa button then speak your command. you may get better results using headphones. I’m testing this using IOS 11.01 on a iPhone 6S. Thanks, Rob > On Sep 30, 2017, at 2:56 AM, Michael Busboom <mbusb...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi. An update for Amazon Music came out two da

Alexa and Amazon Music on the iPhone

2017-09-30 Thread Michael Busboom
Hi. An update for Amazon Music came out two days ago and according to the update info, it is now possible to use Alexa commands on your iOS device to play music. Has anyone had success doing this? When I tried, I couldn’t find a button anywhere on the screen for issuing a voice command

Amazon, Siri, Facebook, Google: How to turn off listening devices

2017-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
>> Applications >> Application Manager >> look for Facebook >> Permissions >> Turn off the mic. If you do decide to shoot video later on, just return to those settings and re-establish a connection to your mic. You can always switch it off again when you're done. The new Am

looking for accessible Amazon prime music Mac app

2017-09-15 Thread Robert Cole
Hello List, I am looking for accessible Amazon prime music Mac app I would prefer apps over the web site. thanks in advance -- 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

Re: amazon was `Re: vpn services

2017-08-29 Thread Scott Granados
I’ve never had any problems ordering from amazon. What’s the issue? Also, I use the smile.amazon.com <http://smile.amazon.com/> site for charitable giving as they get a cut of the transactions I make. I suspect it’s the exact same sight as the main site but might be worth a shot. &g

Re: amazon was `Re: vpn services

2017-08-29 Thread Dolores Myers
hi, I use the amazon app on my Ipad. It works well for me with voice over. I gave up trying to use the amazon site on my computer. Dolores > On Aug 29, 2017, at 8:01 AM, Jeff Berwick <mailingli...@berwick.name> wrote: > > I have clicked that “Close” button several times, but

Re: amazon was `Re: vpn services

2017-08-29 Thread Erik Burggraaf
I whole heartedly agree, but if it did work it would get you through. Unfortunately, I just went to amazon and clicked the link for the screen reader friendly site and it took me right back to the original site. So, either it's not available on amazon.ca, or it's not as big a deal

Re: amazon was `Re: vpn services

2017-08-29 Thread Jeff Berwick
e> wrote: > >> I have clicked that “Close” button several times, but it always comes back. >> For now, my work around is to not use Amazon. ;) >> >> Jeff >> >>> On Aug 29, 2017, at 8:00 AM, Erik Burggraaf <e...@erik-burggraaf.com >>> <

Re: amazon was `Re: vpn services

2017-08-29 Thread Erik Burggraaf
:01:59 AM Jeff Berwick <mailingli...@berwick.name> wrote: I have clicked that “Close” button several times, but it always comes back. For now, my work around is to not use Amazon. ;) Jeff On Aug 29, 2017, at 8:00 AM, Erik Burggraaf <e...@erik-burggraaf.com> wrote: `Hi` Jeff, Ha

Re: amazon was `Re: vpn services

2017-08-29 Thread Jeff Berwick
I have clicked that “Close” button several times, but it always comes back. For now, my work around is to not use Amazon. ;) Jeff > On Aug 29, 2017, at 8:00 AM, Erik Burggraaf <e...@erik-burggraaf.com> wrote: > > `Hi` Jeff, > > Have you tried using vo command j for for

amazon was `Re: vpn services

2017-08-29 Thread Erik Burggraaf
promoting the app for mobile though and there's a close button for that so it just goes away. best, Erikˋ On August 29, 2017 7:39:57 AM Jeff Berwick <mailingli...@berwick.name> wrote: How do you guys navigate Amazon? Recently, and on this exact page, when I visit Amazon page

Re: Amazon Prime Video is now offering audio description

2017-06-09 Thread Katie Zodrow
Thanks for sharing this news Mary. I am really glad that Amazon Prime is now offering audio description. I was hoping this would happen soon. :-) Awesome! Katie Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Mary Otten <motte...@gmail.com> wrote: > > This should be of inte

Amazon Prime Video is now offering audio description

2017-06-09 Thread Mary Otten
This should be of interest to android or iOS users who like Amazon prime video. I assume this will be accessible on any platform that has Amazon prime available. Get out those fire TVs or fire TV sticks and check it out, you don't have to be using an android or an iPhone. Amazon Prime Video

Re: Getting past registration with Kindle app from Amazon site

2017-05-14 Thread Jonathan Cohn
I can tell with the Kindle app. So even though the Kindle App on Windows is now accessible with NVDA and JAWS, and the Kindle App on IOS has been accessible for some time, it appears that the Kindle app on the Macintosh is not accessible. So, I suspect the best thing to do is contact Amazon via the lin

Re: Getting past registration with Kindle app from Amazon site

2017-05-13 Thread Jonathan Cohn
t; gotten past this without sighted assistance? Is there a work-around using the > Amazon site somehow? > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of t

Re: Getting past registration with Kindle app from Amazon site

2017-05-13 Thread Michael Busboom
Hi. I am frustrated, because I really want to help you. When I wanted to start reading Kindle offerings on my iPhone, I first made sure that my Amazon account was current, I then went to the iStore, where I downloaded the Kindle app for my iPhone. When I set things up, I recall the process

Getting past registration with Kindle app from Amazon site

2017-05-12 Thread Kat DeNicola
gotten past this without sighted assistance? Is there a work-around using the Amazon site somehow? -- 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

Re: Apple finalizing Amazon Echo competitor

2017-04-28 Thread E.T.
e a game of leapfrog. Let’s see how far apple Jumps in the digital assistant race with this one. Read more here. http://www.redmondpie.com/apple-currently-finalizing-siri-powered-amazon-echo-competitor/ -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If yo

Apple finalizing Amazon Echo competitor

2017-04-28 Thread Scott Granados
in the digital assistant race with this one. Read more here. http://www.redmondpie.com/apple-currently-finalizing-siri-powered-amazon-echo-competitor/ -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running

Re: Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS

2017-04-17 Thread Portia Scott
ana...@gmail.com> wrote: > DOn’t forget to put a smile in front of the amazon URL so instead of > www.amazon.com try smile.amazon.com. If you have a charity defined it will > take a small percentage of your transactions and donate it to your charity > of choice. Good feature. > >>

Re: Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS

2017-04-17 Thread Scott Granados
DOn’t forget to put a smile in front of the amazon URL so instead of www.amazon.com try smile.amazon.com. If you have a charity defined it will take a small percentage of your transactions and donate it to your charity of choice. Good feature. > On Apr 16, 2017, at 4:09 AM, Kawal Gucuko

RE: Setting up hot keys for menu items was:Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS

2017-04-16 Thread Simon Fogarty
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Setting up hot keys for menu items was:Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS I am always hoping to find somebody asking questions about automations on this list to answer. In the case of turning off AppleScript, since this is in the menu system, it is quite easy to set

Re: Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS

2017-04-16 Thread Jonathan Cohn
ction. > I do not want to turn Java Script off as that will affect other web sites. > I have downloaded the Amazon IOS App on my iPhone and will try that next time > I need to do some shopping on Amazon. > Many thanks again for your help. > Happy Easter….. > > Paul H

Re: Setting up hot keys for menu items was:Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS

2017-04-16 Thread Jonathan Cohn
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jonathan Cohn > Sent: Saturday, 15 April 2017 7:51 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS > > Well, first of all I was not able to reproduce on my El Capitan system, also > Amazon appea

Re: Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS

2017-04-16 Thread Georgina Joyce
. I suspect that having “Mouse pointer follows VO cursor” set on will > sometimes be seen as the mouse hovering over the position of the VO cursor > which in some web sites will trigger an action. > I do not want to turn Java Script off as that will affect other web sites. > I have

Shopping on Amazon using Safari on Mac OS

2017-04-16 Thread Paul Hopewell
. I have downloaded the Amazon IOS App on my iPhone and will try that next time I need to do some shopping on Amazon. Many thanks again for your help. Happy Easter….. Paul Hopewell -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions

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