Re: M4A

2013-05-01 Thread David Chittenden
Hello Ray, When Apple started iPod and the iTunes music store, the music industry still had a strangle-hold on digital music distribution. iTunes was one of the first companies to get the music industry to cooperate in digital music downloading. At that time, the record industry was still

Re: recent issues connecting to the iTunes store

2013-05-01 Thread David Chittenden
It sounds like your log-in details have become corrupt in your iOS device. Log out from iTunes and then log back in again. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 01/05/2013, at 10:23, Cristóbal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: M4A

2013-05-01 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I think MP3 is still a bit more ubiquitous than M4a, but you're right, the popularity of iTunes has made M4A almost as ubiquitous as MP3. I checked and Rockbox, Booksense and even the old MS Zune support M4A files. I guess you could check anywhere else you may want to play your music and make

Re: M4A

2013-05-01 Thread Chris H
Hello all I love love love the M4A format. As a hearing impaired person I find this to be the best quality for audio. I find Mp3 somewhat compressed in terms of quality, but that's understandable since Mp3 is a compressed format. Go M4A! Lol! Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook:

Re: M4A

2013-05-01 Thread Christopher Chaltain
M4A is also a compressed format. On 05/01/2013 02:36 AM, Chris H wrote: Hello all I love love love the M4A format. As a hearing impaired person I find this to be the best quality for audio. I find Mp3 somewhat compressed in terms of quality, but that's understandable since Mp3 is a compressed

RE: M4A

2013-05-01 Thread Ray T. Mahorney
I knew the phone could handle it and that most of my other devices could handle it but on those rare occasions when I have to put something on CD for someone (surprise it still happens) I wanted them to have as painless an experience as possible. Have they integrated M4A support into CD

RE: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Jesus Garcia
Morning one question the only APP I see with that name has a price of $3.99 is this the correct APP? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PHILLIP TRACY Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:51 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Best weather app in

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread PHILLIP TRACY
Maybe it is on sale? The developer is Softpeas LLC and the title is weather alert USA. Once downloaded, it shows up as WX alert USA on the home screen. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2013, at 4:43 AM, Jesus Garcia jesusga...@gmail.com wrote: Morning one question the only APP I

Re: Word search app

2013-05-01 Thread MamaPeach
I heard the developer was supposed to be working on this, but that has been some time ago. From: christopher Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 1:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Word search app Hi tried this but it doesn't let you know you have

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Sean Paul
Yes, that is the correct app, the price has been lowered. , yes, by far this in my humble opinion which isn't always so humble is the best weather app going. Specially if you're interested in an app which offers alerting of severe weather. - Original Message - From: PHILLIP TRACY

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Kevin Barry
Weatherbug is great. Works all over the world BTW. At 10:11 PM 4/30/2013, you wrote: Hi all, I am Canadian but I am visiting a friend in New England this weekend. She lives in Vermont and she is a new user. She wants me to help her find the best weather app based on user opinions. Can

Re: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-01 Thread Donna
Hi I like the Merriam-Webster diction and thesarus. The developer is merriam-webster inc. the cost $3.99 in the US app store. There is a Free version of the app available, but the thesaurus isn't available. Donna Hi, can you recommend any accessible dictionary/thesaurus apps? Ideally the

Re: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-01 Thread Dan Beaver GMail
Hi, I have tried several of the apps from the store. The one I like the best is simply called define. I like it best because the navigation of the screen is the easiest. Many of the others seem to place the definitions in very small areas of the screen and it is hard to select that area.

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Kliphton A M
The one I like because I am not a weather fanatic, but do like to know what the temp is locally, and where I may be going is faerenhight, it saves your previous cities, and you can change or add cities on the fly. It even has alerts for people like me who live in the upper midwest, when the

Re: MLB at that 13

2013-05-01 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
Yes, i have. I contacted them and haven't heard any reply as of yet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to

Re: dice world

2013-05-01 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
Me too, it's a fun game My user name is: chris88 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to

Re: using an apple keyboard please help

2013-05-01 Thread Sarah Clark
When I go to the link it takes me to a page called decadentwaste, but the page has no content. It just says it can't find what I'm looking for. Sarah - Original Message - From: Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:07 PM

RE: how to integrate gmail with phone/contacts on ios?

2013-05-01 Thread Lu Ann Schmidt
I'm not so sure on this. I just recently moved to a IPhone 5, and my phone is sending and receiving my mail just fine. We have an exchange server set up here at home. I didn't set it up myself, but in checking with my hubby, he did it the usual way. I would think Apple would lose a lot of

Can Talking Goggles read a glucose pump?

2013-05-01 Thread Ann Byrne
Is anyone using Talking goggles to read a glucose pump? My student cannot find a talking pump and needs to regulate the dosage on the quiet one he has. Might Talking Goggles be an answer?? Thanks, Ann -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-01 Thread ShortyKitty
I could see it having some use if it works over the standard cellular network. since face time only functions over wifi. if it did that it might be worth it. the other draw back is video uses lots of band width so there goes your monthly cap in a hurry. (The Voices Within, Reflections From A

RE: weight watcher app.

2013-05-01 Thread Lu Ann Schmidt
The site is workable, but it's a real pain. I can use it on my PC. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of cait furness Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: weight watcher app. Good luck with that. I wrote them

Re: voice dream and drop box

2013-05-01 Thread Steve Man
could you explain if I want to install dropbox on new computer and want to download all my dropbox what should I do without losing my files resources On 4/29/13, Woody Anna Dresner wadres...@att.net wrote: Hi, These are good points. Also, my guess is that if you open a Dropbox file in Voice

RE: weight watcher app.

2013-05-01 Thread Lu Ann Schmidt
Braille materials are also an option for members. The app is not VO friendly right now. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Wyman Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 8:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: weight watcher app. Someone told me

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-01 Thread Søren Jensen
Hi John. Do you find the call screen when using Skype on your iPhone accessible? Are you able to switch to the back side camera when making a call? Last time I tried, my Voiceover got stuck on the statusbar, and I couldn't interact with the call screen. Best regards: Søren Jensen Mail MSN:

what is the easyist way to delete a contact

2013-05-01 Thread Steve Man
is there any way to select many contacts to delete them any help -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to

Re: ship-rack question

2013-05-01 Thread Anthony Vece
Hi Don; Try Track This. I use it all the time and, I never had any problems. Anthony Sent from my Verizon iPhone 5! On Apr 30, 2013, at 5:39 PM, don bishop w6...@donbishop.org wrote: Hi, I've been trying out ship-rack for tracking packages, but one thing I can't figure out is how to

Re: firewall apps?

2013-05-01 Thread Chris Hill
I'd be really surprised if vo would work with another browser. Never click on an email from your bank, they should know better than to send them and you should no better than to open them. On 4/29/2013 06:22, Terje Strømberg wrote: Hi What if you run into a false email from a bank you

RE: How to be blind episode 45

2013-05-01 Thread Donald Moore
Or at least how it relates to the iPhone. Sending me to a website is kind of like spam from other companies. I'd rethink the marketing strategy. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Simmons Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013

Re: How to be blind episode 45

2013-05-01 Thread Bryan Schulz
hi, wrong, if it is important, tell me about it. if it leaves me wondering, i hit delete. Bryan Schulz - Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 2:48 PM Subject: Re: How to be blind episode 45

Facebook update

2013-05-01 Thread Simon Wong
Hi is it possible to update Facebook through iTunes? Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to

Re: Spell a persons email address

2013-05-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
If you have characters selected in the rotor, you can select characters from the rotor by twisting the radio button once. Each time you make the gesture like you were turning a radio dial, you will cycle 1 item in the rotor. Keep making the clock wise gesture. usually the first item is

Re: iTunes not able to purchase an album

2013-05-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
I guess it doesn't really matter as long as you got it anyway! - Original Message - From: Rose Combs To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 4:38 PM Subject: RE: iTunes not able to purchase an album I tried that, Tom finally got it to work, he has no clue

Re: dice world

2013-05-01 Thread Chris Chaffin
I am chaffin68 Great game! Chris Chaffin Follow me on twitter at: Chris_Chaffin68 Or on FaceBook at: cchaf...@twcny.rr.com From: janet smith Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 8:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: dice world m calley *** God has a plan for me. I may not see it

seeing eye gps

2013-05-01 Thread William Lomas
hello does anyone know when the seeing eye gps is out? also will it work in the UK? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this

Re: what is the easyist way to delete a contact

2013-05-01 Thread Chris H
What about the Multi Edit Contacts Manager app? This was free last weekend so should imagine it's gone back to a paid app. But it's very good and allows you to do amongst other things merge or delete many contacts at once, including duplicate ones. Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook:

RE: How to be blind episode 45

2013-05-01 Thread Exracer
I listened to this podcast yesterday and really enjoyed it. Now that I took the time to listen and must say that I liked the discussion and content of the podcast, I will definatly listen again. All that this discussion has done is to spark my interest of the file and for all the time that people

Re: seeing eye gps

2013-05-01 Thread SCOTT VAN GORP
I am unable to answer your second question, but as far as a release date, I haven't seen anything yet. Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2013, at 7:01 AM, William Lomas will.d.lo...@gmail.com wrote: hello does anyone know when the seeing eye gps is out? also will it work in the UK? --

eBook from Christianbook.com

2013-05-01 Thread Danny Leung
Hi all, Anyone know the eBook from ChristianBook.com are accessible to us? I like to purchase a book, but not sure I can read it via my iPhone or Window computer. I want to be sure I can read the book before buying it. I would appreciate it if you can share with me of your experience of

RE: eBook from Christianbook.com

2013-05-01 Thread Patti Johnson
Sadly, no, their app is very difficult to use. You can read parts of a book, but not easily. I have written to them countless times asking them to make their app more accessible to no avail. They supposedly have a text feature but it's difficult to find, I only saw it in the settings one time. I

RE: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-01 Thread Sarah Cranston
I highly recommend Crossword Dictionary by JPMartineau. It includes a dictionary, thesaurus, crossword solver and a few other features. There are more comprehensive dictionaries out there, but this is the most accessible and user friendly dictionary app I've found. HTH, Sarah From:

ITunes share and my 4s

2013-05-01 Thread Robert Doc Wright
I have iTunes share turned on in iTunes but in music/more/share it only shows MyIphone. I listened to a podcast concerning sharing but it said nothing about the media library. Do I need to have itunes import my music folder? When you give unto others whether or not they give to you in

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Paul Ferrara
Hello, is Weatherbug just for things like temperature and current conditions, or does it provide detailed forecasts? Paul -Original Message- From: Kevin Barry Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 6:22 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Best weather app in the US Weatherbug is

Re: How to be blind episode 45

2013-05-01 Thread Lauren Simmons
There's now a hundred shows like this. Most on this list have a high probability of already knowing what is being presented. I passed after listening a couple of minutes. LS - Original Message - From: Exracer not.by.sigh...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May

Facebook app, main menu not showing

2013-05-01 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hi there. I have the latest version of the Facebook app for the IPhone and i have noticed something weird. I'm trying to go into the main menu, but if i double tap the main menu button nothing appears to happen. I can't get out of the news feed. I have tried double tapping, split tapping and

Update Kindl

2013-05-01 Thread Jane
If y'all are able to, update the Kindle app on your iDevices. I just did, and I opened The Wind in The Willows that I bought a while ago, and I am able to read it using speech. I can switch pages. I don't know if *all* books are accewssible, and I am not sure how to fid out, but I got it to

Re: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-01 Thread Jennie Facer
I like the one called Dictionary by Farlex, INC. It has all kinds of features, and what i liked, is that it includes a medical and legal dictionary. There is a free and paid version. The paid version gets rid of the ads. Hope this helps, Jenn Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2013, at 4:40 AM,

Re: voice dream and drop box

2013-05-01 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, If you install Dropbox on a new computer, everything in your Dropbox folder will be copied to it automatically. If you are finished using Dropbox on your former computer, go to your account on the Dropbox website and unlink that computer from Dropbox. Then you can delete the folder without

Re: Update Kindl

2013-05-01 Thread Wayne Merritt
Greetings. Here is a link to an Amazon forum post for the Kindle that discusses more of the accessibility improvements and exactly what has been fixed/improved.

Re: firewall apps?

2013-05-01 Thread Christopher Chaltain
You can't change the default browser in IOS, unless you can do this by jail breaking. VO can work with other browsers though.. I use it with Google Chrome frequently. On 04/29/2013 02:41 PM, Chris Hill wrote: I'd be really surprised if vo would work with another browser. Never click on an

Re: Update Kindl

2013-05-01 Thread Jane
Thanks for the link. I got so excited I didn't even bother to look. And I must control my urge to become all Southern when I get excited. I've just been waiting for this for s long ... Jane On May 1, 2013, at 10:30 AM, Wayne Merritt wcmerr...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings. Here is a link

Re: Facebook update

2013-05-01 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, anytime an app has an update, you can update it either on your phone or through iTunes. On the phone, open the App Store, choose the Update tab on the far right, and either press Update All for all your apps, or the Update button associated with the one you want to update. In iTunes, find

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I’m just curious why you and another lister prefer it over IMap weather radio? In my opinion both do what they do well. I always find it fascinating why people choose that which they do and am glad there are so many options from which to choose. Choice in the market place is always a good

Re: how to integrate gmail with phone/contacts on ios?

2013-05-01 Thread Christopher Chaltain
It isn't Apple that's dropping support for Exchange, it's Google. To sync your email, calendar and contacts with your Google account, you won't be able to use Google's Exchange server for any new accounts. You'll have to use open protocols like IMAP, CalDav and CardDav. This has nothing to do

RE: How to be blind episode 45

2013-05-01 Thread Neal Ewers
Please accept this as positive criticism. Lauren is right, there are lots of shows like this. So, what makes yours stand out. After listening for about 10 minutes, what I heard was a group of people who are blind trying to sound like a panel of news correspondents and stumbling all over each

Re: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-01 Thread Lauren Simmons
The paid version of dictionary below appears to be $2. - Original Message - From: Jennie Facer pup...@me.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 7:27 AM Subject: Re: Accessible Dictionaries I like the one called Dictionary by Farlex, INC. It has all kinds of

Re: ITunes share and my 4s

2013-05-01 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, Home Sharing should share everything in your iTunes library, so if your music isn't there, yes, you'll need to import it into iTunes for iTunes to be able to share it with your iPHone. Best, Anna On May 1, 2013, at 8:19 AM, Robert Doc Wright yeshua.talmi...@gmail.com wrote: I have

Re: How to be blind episode 45

2013-05-01 Thread Corey
Agreed fully Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2013, at 10:46 AM, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote: Please accept this as positive criticism. Lauren is right, there are lots of shows like this. So, what makes yours stand out. After listening for about 10 minutes, what I heard was a

RE: Facebook update

2013-05-01 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Simon, When there is an update for an app, you will find out by going to the app store on your phone and selecting the update tab. If there are any updates for any of the apps you have on your phone, it will tell you and there is a button that says update all. You can double tap that one if

Re: Facebook update

2013-05-01 Thread Hope Paulos
Hi! To the person that was having the Facebook issue, I, too have the latest update. I'm not experiencing the issue you described. Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2013, at 11:17 AM, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi Simon, When there is an update for an app, you will find

dice world

2013-05-01 Thread Victor Marques
Hi all, been away from the list for quite a while, good to be back. Loving Dice World. Not sure if this has been mentioned, but in the ad supported version if you find a long string of numbers and letters once you have finished your turn, usually it is one of the last items on the page, double

RE: searching the app store

2013-05-01 Thread Eddie Salcido
Dear Fred and list, I am saying this publicly because I feel that such a need has arisen. Fred, you are completely out of line and are acting like an absolute bully on this list, attempting to intimidate people with your condescending attitude without having empathy for people's situations. Many

RE: using an apple keyboard please help

2013-05-01 Thread Neal Ewers
That is because the line gets split in some email clients. You'll have to cut and paste and copy it into your browser. Neal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Clark Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:52 PM To:

RE: using an apple keyboard please help

2013-05-01 Thread Neal Ewers
Try http://tinyurl.com/bjy2m39 Neal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Clark Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:52 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: using an apple keyboard please help When I go to the link it

Jbl flip speaker bluetooth issues

2013-05-01 Thread Srikanth Kanuri
Jbl flip bluetooth issues. I purchased Jbl flip bluetooth speaker and really disappointed with its performance. I had heavy problems with bluetooth range. My speaker had horrible problems with connectivity well below range of ten feet. It is really nonsensical that I unnecessarily spent my

Fwd: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread Rick Alfaro
FYI, amazing news, totally unexpected. Best, Rick alfaro Original Message Subject: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps Date: Wed, 1 May 2013 07:53:46 -0700 From: Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com Reply-To: vi-kin...@freelists.org To:

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: I installed and tested the Kindle app. I am excited and shocked to say it works. On 5/1/13, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: FYI, amazing news, totally unexpected. Best, Rick alfaro Original Message Subject: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free

RE: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread Cristóbal
On a related note, does anyone know how to get back to the list of books and other sections of the app after having begun to read a particular title? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread Wil James
Just double tap anywhere on the screen and that will bring up the menu. Sent from Wil's iPhone 4S -- E-mail or iMessage: w...@wilanddenise.com Twitter: wiljames zellow: wilcjames On May 1, 2013, at 2:18 PM, Cristóbal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote: On a related note, does anyone know

Bible Trivia Apps

2013-05-01 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: Does anyone have experience with any Bible trivia apps? If so, which work and which don't? Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit

Re: ship-rack question

2013-05-01 Thread Rick Alfaro
Eric, Using this method, do you receive tracking updates via direct messages? Thanks. Best, Rick alfaro On 4/30/2013 6:55 PM, Eric wrote: You really don't need an app to interact with track this. Just send a direct message tweet to@tracklist with your shipping number. It works very

Re: ship-rack question

2013-05-01 Thread Eric
Yes. Eric On May 1, 2013, at 2:27 PM, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Eric, Using this method, do you receive tracking updates via direct messages? Thanks. Best, Rick alfaro On 4/30/2013 6:55 PM, Eric wrote: You really don't need an app to interact with track this. Just send

RE: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread Thom
Double tap anywhere on the screen and the menu will pop up. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 2:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to

Re: Update Kindl

2013-05-01 Thread David Chittenden
The app description says books are now VO compatible. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 02/05/2013, at 2:24, Jane juanitatig...@gmail.com wrote: If y'all are able to, update the Kindle app on your iDevices. I just did, and

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread Jane
Double-tap with one finger and it will say menu on. Then flick to the Home button and tap it. Jane On May 1, 2013, at 2:18 PM, Cristóbal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote: On a related note, does anyone know how to get back to the list of books and other sections of the app after having begun to

Re: how to integrate gmail with phone/contacts on ios?

2013-05-01 Thread David Chittenden
No, gmail is no longer supporting exchange with gmail accounts if you haven't set it up already. Apple supports exchange. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 30/04/2013, at 12:10, Lu Ann Schmidt lu...@mikeandluann.com wrote:

RE: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
Does weatherbug have a storm alert feature? I can't seem to find one. Thanks to all. God bless! Paula and Babe -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Barry Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 6:22 AM To:

Re: Update Kindl

2013-05-01 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, Reading braille with the Kindle app is great. You read until you can't read any more. Then press the Next Page command, which is pressing down on the right rocker switch on a Focus 40 Blue, and Space with O for everyone. That takes you to the top of the next page so you can keep reading.

Free Kindle Reads

2013-05-01 Thread Jane
Here's BookBub's page of free kindle books. Since we can now use the Kindle app on our iOS devices, I thought this would be OK to post. http://www.bookbub.com/deals/category/free-kindle-books/ Jane -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Christina C.
Can you access the hourly forecast in the weather alert USA app? the app description notes that it has an hourly forecast graph, but that sounds visual rather than text based. What about Weather bug? Can the hourly forecast be read via VO? I live in an area where the weather changes constantly

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Sean Paul
In the WX Alert USA, yes, the hourly readings are very much accessible. - Original Message - From: Christina C. blindmaclo...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 16:32 Subject: Re: Best weather app in the US Can you access the hourly forecast in the

how do I fine tune in slacker?

2013-05-01 Thread Christina C.
Hi is there a trick for the fine tune feature of radio stations in slacker. I get how to get to the area but there is a slider I'm supposed to adjust and I can't get it to work. I have tried the double tap and hold but that has been hit and miss. The flicking up and down doesn't slide the

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Christina C.
Thanks, will it say sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, and such for the hourly forecast or does it only give the hourly temperatures? I appreciate your help. I hate spending money only to find it doesn't do what I would like. :) Sent from Christina's iMac :) On May 1, 2013, at 2:36 PM, Sean Paul

Re: Can Talking Goggles read a glucose pump?

2013-05-01 Thread Brett
Hi, It can't read my glucose meter. I don't think I'd trust it on something as important as that. Sent with Siri from Brett's iPhone On 30/04/2013, at 10:49 AM, Ann Byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Is anyone using Talking goggles to read a glucose pump? My student cannot find a talking

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Sean Paul
It tells uyou the current condicions including precip, cloudy, foggy, etc. - Original Message - From: Christina C. To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 16:46 Subject: Re: Best weather app in the US Thanks, will it say sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, and

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, for some it has to do with the source from which the weather info is coming. I believe the native app gets its info from yahoo weather and the weather channel. Others might prefer other sources believing them to be more accurate. I suppose similar opinions govern which alerting apps

Reading Speech Enabled Books with Kindl on my IPhone

2013-05-01 Thread Debbie Downey
Hi, I purchased a book from the Kindl Store and it said that speech was enabled. I've got the book on my phone and can read it with VO but how do I read it with the speech that comes with the book? Do I have to purchase and download the voices? Thanks! Debbie -- You received this message

Re: Reading Speech Enabled Books with Kindl on my IPhone

2013-05-01 Thread Jane
I don't think that works. I think it just works with VoiceOver. Jane On May 1, 2013, at 5:29 PM, Debbie Downey debdow...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: Hi, I purchased a book from the Kindl Store and it said that speech was enabled. I've got the book on my phone and can read it with VO but

Re: Facebook app, main menu not showing

2013-05-01 Thread Traci
Hi, the main menu button isn't up on the top left for you? Try going to the app switcher closing out Facebook, then reopen it. Maybe that'll help. The main menu button is still in the top left for me. Tapping it works fine, which brings up the menu list of options. Good luck, Traci On May

RE: Update Kindl

2013-05-01 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Can books be bought from within this app, or is it like Audible and Nook where you buy them from Amazon to your account, then go to the app to download them? I'll be interested to learn of how the reading experience compares to iBooks and Nook. Thanks. -Original Message- From:

Re: Reading Speech Enabled Books with Kindl on my IPhone

2013-05-01 Thread Mary Otten
There is no speech that comes with kindle books. Speech enabled refers to the fact that you can read the book with limited navigation possibilities using one of the Kindle devices such as the old Kindle Keyboard, or the Kindle for pc app with accessibility plug in. Those have a speech

RE: Reading Speech Enabled Books with Kindl on my IPhone

2013-05-01 Thread Debbie Downey
Wow, that says it all! Thanks so much for that very thorough description! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 5:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Reading Speech Enabled

Re: Update Kindl

2013-05-01 Thread Jane
You have to buy them from Amazon, but you can then sync them to your device. It's not Amazon's fault; Apple won't let them put a way in for buying from within the app unless Amazonwill share their cut with Apple. Jane On May 1, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.

RE: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread DJ
I believe there was supposed to be a link to the Kindle for iOS Accessibility Gestures - Quick Reference Guide, but it is only text. Can you provide a link the this guide for those who wish to have a look at it? Thank you. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Christina C.
I can only get the hourly forecast for the current day with the native weather app. If there is a trick to get the hourly forecast for the upcoming weekend, I do not know how to do this. Often I really need to know if and when it might rain and so on due to the fact that with kids we want to

Does an at bat iOS purchase unlock the Apple TV?

2013-05-01 Thread Mike
Hi everybody, I am thinking about purchasing the $20 subscription in the at-bat iOS application. Does anybody know if this unlocks the content on the Apple TV as well? Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public

RE: eBook from Christianbook.com

2013-05-01 Thread Don Cher Bosch
Dear Danny- The Tyndale House Publishers offer several formats- including Apple iBook. They also offer a few free or reduced books each month. If interested, go to http://www.tyndale.com/ebookextra/ and check it out. Cher -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread Kevin Barry
easier than ever By that I presume they mean possible. Amazon has been dragging its knuckles for so long on this I'm not exactly bubbling over with good feelings. At 02:17 PM 5/1/2013, you wrote: Hi: I installed and tested the Kindle app. I am excited and shocked to say it works. On 5/1/13,

RE: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread Kevin Barry
Not that I'm aware. But I don't live in an area with unpredictable weather so perhaps I'm not the best to comment. At 03:43 PM 5/1/2013, you wrote: Does weatherbug have a storm alert feature? I can't seem to find one. Thanks to all. God bless! Paula and Babe -Original

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-01 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
You can only get it for the current day. On 5/1/13, Christina C. blindmaclo...@gmail.com wrote: I can only get the hourly forecast for the current day with the native weather app. If there is a trick to get the hourly forecast for the upcoming weekend, I do not know how to do this. Often I

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-01 Thread paras shah
How can I add bookmarks. It seems not to work. On 5/1/13, Kevin Barry krba...@gmail.com wrote: easier than ever By that I presume they mean possible. Amazon has been dragging its knuckles for so long on this I'm not exactly bubbling over with good feelings. At 02:17 PM 5/1/2013, you wrote:

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