Hi. I figured I'd start a new thread since this concerns the ability or
inability of app developers to offer trials for their apps. It's not
specific to the Sendero Seeing Eye app, although those discussions were
the catalyst for this message.
I've seen some people ask why the Sendero app
Hi Raul,
I think you are right on this one. Sendero reps certainly are aware of the
request for a trial and I have seen nothing on the beta list I'm on suggesting
that it cannot occur. People may have to vote on this as they plan to offer an
upgrade with three enhancements/features. If this
Hallo Zoe,
okay, then the orientation is not the problem. On which device do you play
MouseKick?
If the three-finger swipe to the left doesn't work at all, there is a
workaround to leave the training mode: There is, indeed, a back button on the
screen in the lower left corner of the screen.
Does this mean that you will be using data when you use this program as you
do with apple maps?
Thanks,
Lois
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Robert Fenton
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 9:36 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re:
Yes to both, better depends on view point, i have and use both including
transfer and zipping/unzipping.
RobH, recommends them.
- Original Message -
From: Andrew Head ath...@bigpond.net.au
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 5:47 AM
Subject: Re: Unzipping on the
Hi all,
Below message might e interest for some of you.
Regards
Joanne (AU)
From: Greg Kearney
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 08:44:18 +0800
Subject: Sendero's i-phone gps app
I downloaded this app by tricking my phone into thinking it was in the
U.S. and that I could buy things from the U.S. app
Hi,
I have used PhoneDrive, but not the other one. PhoneDrive is accessible, but
if you have several files in a list you have to flick through each one, If
you touch a file or do a scroll by page command PhoneDrive goes in to edit
mode, which is quite annoying.
Personally I like Downloads,
Hi Sieghard,
I wonder if you can help re this, My Way Light: I fired it up last night
and took a stroll around the house, putting in markers. I should explain that
we have enough land here to mark places, sometimes at a distance of, say, 100
yards. I marked gates, steps, back doors etc.
Hi All,
I am looking into getting a bluetooth headset. I have checked out several
online reviews, but wanted to get some feedback from my BVI friends and
users. My criteria in order of priority include:
1) Audio quality that’s coupled with stuff like noise-cancellation and
excellent signal
The other reason developers love to use in-app purchases is because
they are near to impossible to crack. When a certain site was alive,
people couldn't even get around the in-app purchase and offer their
purchases for free, so developers want to take advantage of that and
keep software piracy to
Where can we find this list, Mary?
-Shaf
On 7/3/13, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote:
Robert,
You may want to subscribe to the gps-talk list, where the Sendero folks
monitor the traffic and make your feature suggestion there. I don't think
they are on this list, so suggesting stuff here
Hi Everyone,
I am thinking about changing my Voice Over voice to Australian English
because she doesn't sound like she's angry with you like Samantha does. I
can select Australian English in the language rotor but it uses the compact
voice. I believe that, in order to download the high quality
I don't have a braille display. The audio books from bookshare aren't human
read. Voice dream reader meets my needs for reading books from bookshare.
-Original Message-
From: Woody Anna Dresner
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 9:48 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: voice
Today, I got a pdf converted it to text using prizmo, and then I
filled out the form. It was fantastic, but I do have a question.
Is there a way to save the document?
Also, is there a way to create an electronic signature so a blind
person can sign a form electronically?
Steph
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This is a strange post so bear with me. I would like to print in
braille from my Iphone to my Juliet Printer, i posted this because i
don't know where else to ask. someone give me info what i need to use
with my Juliet, I know i can emboss with open Book, what else do i
need? thanks Buddy. I
Hi Alan,
I installed STB Chrome that promises to be a very funny game.
Unfortunately, something must be wrong in my actions because I cannot
read the values the nine buttons assume after you tap on each of them.
In fact, running the game from scratch, the nine buttons are labeled as
One of the first things I noticed in reading the details in the app store is
the phrase: Offers in app purchases so I think you will find that it is not
free in the long run. But it looks promising and may be worth paying a fee to
have a way to do this if someone has to sign very many documents
Here is the link to their mailing list:
http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm
Richard
(Sent from Richard's iPod Touch 5th gen)
On Jul 4, 2013, at 4:36 AM, shaf shafpa...@gmail.com wrote:
Where can we find this list, Mary?
-Shaf
On 7/3/13, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote:
I would suggest you write Apple and request that they add the ability to emboss
in braille to their AirPrint feature.
You could start with writing to: accessibil...@apple.com
Richard
(Sent from Richard's iPod Touch 5th gen)
On Jul 4, 2013, at 12:39 AM, buddy liverman bu...@samobile.net wrote:
On an iDevice I do not know. In Acrobat reader the answer is definitely
yes, provided the form was created correctly. Please write me off-list
if I can help further since this is clearly out of scope for this list.
l...@gatamundo.com
-Len
On 7/4/2013 1:39 AM, Stephanie Mitchell wrote:
Today, I
I have this same problem with STB chrome. The problem seems to come and go
without any reason. I have been able to just work around the game. After
rolling the dice when you go through the boxes and VO announces the boxes as
being labled as T1, T2, T3 etc this is the same as when VO will
I find myself in the same boat with you. I could live with the requirements
you listed but I would want only 1 in earpeace.
- Original Message -
From: The iBUG Guy
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 4:12 AM
Subject: Bluetooth Headset Recommendation
Alan - yes, i was making that assumption, but should have been explicit in
stating the requirement for a single ear headset. None of the stereo
headsets that I am aware have very good noise cancellation.
The iBIUG Guy
ibugtoday.com
@ibugtoday on Twitter
On Thursday, July 4, 2013 6:12:54 AM
We'll see what the group comes up with. They usually can suggest pretty good
products.
- Original Message -
From: The iBUG Guy
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: Bluetooth Headset Recommendation
Alan - yes, i was making that
There was an update to this game not long ago. I haven't played it in awhile.
So when I read the trouble others are having, I decided to try mine. What ever
they did, the game went from accessible to not accessible. To bad too because
it was one of those games that seems to be pretty
Hi there,
Could someone tell me if it's possible to tag people using the IPhone facebook
app? If so, how do I go about doing that when writing my status?
Jim
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I just got a notification that Papa Sangre has been dropped from $4.99 to 99
cents to day, to celebrate the 4th. I have just purchsed it. If you have
been waiting for this app to drop in price, you better go grab it now.
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Jim, yes, it is very possible to tag people with the facebook app. When you
want to tag, flick right, out of the text field where you are writing your
post. you will see several options, one of which is choose friends. Double
tap this and your friends list will appear. once you find the
Hi Robert,
Has anything changed like are you using iTunes on a new computer? Normally
you only get this message if you have not before done a sync of music and
videos between that particular installation of iTunes and that particular
phone. Another possibility is maybe that you accidently checked
Thanks, Stacy, I had no idea how to do that. Great explanation. :-)
In Christ, Lisa
On 7/4/13, Stacy Fuehrer precious0...@gmail.com wrote:
Jim, yes, it is very possible to tag people with the facebook app. When you
want to tag, flick right, out of the text field where you are writing your
Actually, I'm using an iPhone 4.
- Original Message -
From: Sarah Cranston
To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com'
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 10:35 AM
Subject: RE: TapTapSee Feedback
This may depend on the device. Are you using an iPhone 5?
From:
Insert an at in front of the name. You don't have to know the full name;
just type the first few characters then double tap on an entry to
complete the search.
On 04/07/2013 16:11, Jim Portillo wrote:
Hi there,
Could someone tell me if it's possible to tag people using the IPhone facebook
The key difference I see with the Seeing Eye app than other navigation apps,
is that it announces the Intersections and gives descriptions of them. This is
very useful in learning the neighborhood.
Another thing we must remember, is that this is version 1.0. Sendero is very
good at listening
I would definitely love to hear everyone's feedback, as I have
downloaded the lite version of this app. It occurred to me that I
could use this to find important places within my apartment complex
i.e. the trash bin; the laundry room, the mailbox, etc.--seeing I'm
pretty new here. I also had the
It sounds like you are holding the phone correctly. Imagine yourself in the
center of the clock face. Twelve o'clock should be straight in front of you.
Six o'clock should be directly behind, etc.
I
use this app all the time, mainly I use it to locate our car in parking lots,
and do not have
You may also want to Try resetting the iphones compass by moving the phone in a
figure 8 motion.
Chuck (mobile)
Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.
On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Sharonda Greenlaw sbgreen...@gmail.com wrote:
I would definitely love to hear everyone's feedback, as I
Don't see any help within the app- how do I get started? Thanks,
Cher
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I believe having that word inserted is a Facebook thing. The app sign refers to
Twitter.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Michael Malver mmal...@gmail.com wrote:
When I click the “choose friends” button to select friend’s names as part of
Facebook updates, the word “with” is
You also use the @in the mobile Facebook app to mention friends. Someone told
me it would work on the iPhone, but I've never been able to make it work.
Keith
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:54 AM, SCOTT VAN GORP s_vang...@msn.com wrote:
I believe having that word inserted is a
I play this game a lot, and have memorized the buttons in order from 1 to 9.
I just have to count each time, which is a bit annoying, but doable.
God bless!
Paula and Babe
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Alan Paganelli
Sent: Thursday, July 04,
Can you label the buttons with VoiceOver?
At 12:04 PM 7/4/2013, you wrote:
I play this game a lot, and have memorized the buttons in order from
1 to 9. I just have to count each time, which is a bit annoying, but doable.
God bless!
Paula and Babe
From: viphone@googlegroups.com
I'm not sure everything in the attached message is correct. For example,
I'm not sure where Seeing Eye is marketing this as a free application.
On their web site at
http://www.senderogroup.com/products/shopseeingeyegps.htm it says
Can I try the app before purchasing? A trial version is not
What is the purpose of tagging?
Fred Olver
- Original Message -
From: Stacy Fuehrer precious0...@gmail.com
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 10:21 AM
Subject: Re: Tagging
Jim, yes, it is very possible to tag people with the facebook app. When you
want to
I do my bread crum type marking and all the important points around my
apartments and at a local park using the Ariadne gps app.
On Tuesday, July 2, 2013 9:22:29 AM UTC-7, Eileen wrote:
Hello,
For those who might have been a tester for this app or for those who have
already purchased it,
Location services can be found
Settings
Privacy
Swipedown to Location Services and double tap
Swipe down to Tap Tap See and double to toggle on Location Services.
Donna
On Jul 4, 2013, at 12:44 PM, Don Cher Bosch oneagleswin...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
Can't find them inside the app- were
Thank you, Donna!
I guess it's better to renounce for the moment.
Alan, please, don't apologize...
The programer of the game should do it, instead...
Mario.
At 16.15 04/07/2013, you wrote:
I have this same problem with STB chrome. The problem seems to come
and go without any reason. I have
I thought I set a regional setting to Australia and put up with all the
other quirks, like google.com.au for example. But it also know's I'm here
and sets time correctly, so I don't worry.
- Original Message -
From: Scott Duck l...@csdconsulting.biz
To: iPhone List
I'm not sure what message or thread you're replying to, but two things.
First, there are ways a trial could be offered, and I think they've
already been described on this list. They could offer a lite version,
although I don't know how they'd cripple it to show off the features and
yet still
I do understand the clock interface. However when I try to locate the trashcan,
it said it was at 1 o'clock and it actually was at 11 o'clock. That is, it was
closer to my left hand than to my right hand.
Sent from my iPhone; please excuse all mistakes
On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Chuck Dean
Tagging someone at a location or in a picture will let them know, and
maybe there friends, that they're at the location or in the picture. If
you're somewhere with a group of friends, you may want to let your
friends who couldn't make it know what they're missing out. If you put
up a picture
Good point gabe. . I forgot about Ariadne. I do have that app. I will try that
as well. Thank you so much.
Sent from my iPhone; please excuse all mistakes
On Jul 4, 2013, at 10:23 AM, Gabe Vega theblindt...@gmail.com wrote:
I do my bread crum type marking and all the important points around
No, when I tried the initial labeling works. Once the game is closed, for some
reason the labeling of the boxes disappears.
The way that VO announces the labeling of the boxes can be worked around. One
either has to count each time VO says button or know that when VO says
mechanical clock T1,
Oh and I want to add that after I relabeled the buttons, I did remember to save
the labels. Still I experinced after closing the game, removing the game from
the app switcher, then reopening the game, the buttons were no longer properly
labeled.
Donna
On Jul 4, 2013, at 1:44 PM, Donna
Hi all, here's a doozy for you all. Most of you probably know I bought an app
that I wasn't happy with, and iTunes refunded me for the bad app. Here's where
the problem comes in, they made a mistake and refunded me the 99 cents that I
paid for the abbyy text grabber translator. I told them
Chuck,
I always read what you write because it's so informative. But it
would re-e-e-e-e-e-eally help if the subject was related to the
information. I almost missed this one, because I didn't want to read
more about the Sendero app till I get around to buying it.
At 12:44 PM 7/4/2013, you
If TextGrabber works, and the apps are the same price, I would do nothing.
Chuck (mobile)
Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.
On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:10 AM, zoe fiog...@rogers.com wrote:
Hi all, here's a doozy for you all. Most of you probably know I bought an
app that I wasn't
Sorry for the confusion, this is one of the problems with hijacking threads.
Chuck (mobile)
Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.
On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:12 AM, Ann Byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Chuck,
I always read what you write because it's so informative. But it would
if you are getting the app for free, you'll probably get the updates as well.
Leave well enough alone unless you don't find updates in a month or so. I'll
try to let you know when there's an update to either one of these since I at
least have text-grabber.
Fred Olver
- Original Message
I've had the same experience. Oh well.
- Original Message -
From: Donna
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: stb chrome
Oh and I want to add that after I relabeled the buttons, I did remember to
save the labels. Still I
Hi Buddy,
I have an app called Print Central. I am able to access the gerneric text
port where my Juliette Pro 60 is connected. I tried to emboss a small doc from
the app, but the issue I found is that it needs to be translated into a brf
file to get it to emboss. I would need to see how
Trust me, I have had to buy a couple of things shopping that I had no idea
what they would look like when they arrived, once satisfied, couple of
times not so satisfied, but that is just me.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of
Would someone write me here or in private to tell me about foursquare! I
want to know why I should consider using it, as it seems a couple of my GPS
use it and one won't let me save a favorite without it.
Please send private replies to:
roseco...@q.com
This list is the only thing that
In the last few days, things have truly gotten out of control.
Messages with subject lines about the Sendero Seeing Eye app end up talking
about completely different topics; messages with subject lines about tap tap
see feedback are actually about the regular camera app and on and on it
goes.
I would appreciate that because i did by the app for 99 cents just recently
when it went on sale. The app does seem to work, it's just itunes telling me i
won't be entitled to updates. So ok we'll see when the updates come. If you
remember please let me know about an update.
Thanks again.
There should be a way to save if you are using the latest Prizmo.
At the very least, you should be able to copy and paste it into another app,
or email it.
I've not had to do that with a PDF, but there is an option to save when you
go through the create new document steps when scanning a
Hi Richard,
I'm really glad you posted this. Until recently, I didn't understand that
replying to a message and changing the subject line would still cause problems
with the original thread. So your reminder on this particular matter is really
helpful. I guess until recently, I didn't
Based on one short trip to a local restaurant, it is seamless to find a POI.
It directed us where we wanted to go, but, due to complications, while we
were eating our meal my battery went dead so I did not use it going home.
It was at 100% when I left home, but I was using Bluetooth earphone and
Well, when I bought Look Around from Sendero one of the first apps I bought,
I was looking for a church near home. It thought Church's chicken was a
church and entirely missed St. Daniel's Catholic church which is nearly in
my front yard. I got a laugh out of the chicken , after church maybe!
Thanks, I bought it this morning, and used it to have breakfast at a local
restaurant, see previous note on my experience.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 7:44 PM
To:
Hi Keith,
Edge is a pre-3G standard for data speed, as is GPRS. These are data
connections which work at a slower speed than 3G. I highly doubt this would
make a huge difference for an app like Seeing eye which queries a server for
map data, we are not talking about huge amounts of data that are
Hi Kelly,
They may offer turn by turn walking directions which will definitely be nice
and possibly superior to what navigon currently offers, but I assume that
you still have to set a destination and calculate a route before you get
that. The big advantage of something like the SeeingEye app is
Hello Listers,
Once I have joined the network, next time I unlock the phone to try and use the
net it asks me for the password for the network again. How can I keep it
always joined to the network? Not have it ask me for the password every time.
Thanks
Michael
Windows Live ID:
Mr. Kearney compares Sendero's strategy with a Bait and Switch which is
unfortunate since it only means he has apparently not read the app
description or any information about the app on the Sendero website. As
somebody else pointed out, it clearly states on the Sendero website that a
subscription
i've got an appleTV 2nd generation and when i try to go to ESPN i click on
live, and click on verify my TV provider. I then click Xfinity/comcast and
nothing happens. am i supposed to get an activation code or something that
i'm supposed to enter at a web site? this also happens on HBO go
Joe, yes, you need an activation code. I would suggest you get side assistance.
You'll probably need to use your computer to verify your account. I had a lot
of difficulty with this, even with side assistance. We finally got done,
though. Good luck.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 4, 2013, at 5:58
Hey, all. Maybe you all know about this, but I am behind on Twitter and I only
just saw it.
Here is a link (I only have one for the US) for a totally VoiceOver friendly
and accessible crossword puzzle app. I am playing it right now on my iPad mini.
Going to see if I can play it on my first-gen
Hi Michael,
I have had that problem before. It only happens with some networks. I'm
not sure what can be done about it. If it's your home wireless, perhaps you
can check your router antenna to make sure it's pointing in a beneficial
direction. If it is, there are antenna extenders you can
Neat. Thanks. Looks like it for iPad only, and not iPhone. I've sent a note to
the developer to see if it would be possible to get an iPhone version.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Jane
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 6:33
It's not there for me- I even launched the app to see if that would cause it
to show up, but IT'S still not there. Should it be there regardless of
whether location services were turned on during installing or licensing or
whatever?
I have a iPhone4, does that explain the difference in what
Hi,
Just curious, what are these location services for in TapTap See, And how are
they useful with and the app?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 4, 2013, at 7:56 PM, Don Cher Bosch oneagleswin...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
It's not there for me- I even launched the app to see if that would cause it
Dear Sieghard,
Thanks for the explanation. I understand the rationale for the Seeing
Eye app now. For folks who have never experienced a GPS solution,
Apple Maps in iOS 7 will likely be a great experience that can
certainly be helpful and highly useful. For a high quality experience
that offers
Hi,
The location services for Tap Tap See are used to pinpoint your general
location. Location services uses GPS along with crowd sourcing wifi hotspot and
cell towers to pinpoint your location. Being that Tap Tap See uses crowd
sourcing to return info on any pictures taken, having your
Hi. When I purchased this app I did not register it as I was kind of tired
and I thought I had read that I could register later. Now I can't find
where to go back to register. Does anyone know?
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Thank you everyone for your positive words on this issue. This was forwarded
from an Australian email list. There has been quite a bit of negativity
regarding Sendero on that list in the last couple days.
I agree with what everyone has said, and have already written to the Australian
list,
Hi,
The path that I stated before should lead you to Location Services. No you
shouldn't have to have the app Tap Tap See open to find Location Services for
the app. Yes, Red Laser and All Access need Location Services turned on, so
that you are able to gather info from your general area.
Well actually, when I click on the icon to verify my TV provider under ESPN,
and I click on the TV provider, the Apple TV doesn't even give me an activation
code. If it does, it doesn't voice it with voice over. Is it supposed to? Or,
doesn't just displayed on the screen? if it's displayed on
what web site do we go to activate the apple device ofr hob and espy.
On Jul 4, 2013, at 6:54 PM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote:
Joe, yes, you need an activation code. I would suggest you get side
assistance. You'll probably need to use your computer to verify your account.
I had a
Joe,
The code is displayed on-screen. That's why I stated you will need sighted
assistance. While the sign up process is not as accessible as it could be,
once you are verified, you won't have any accessibility issues with accessing
ESPn content. The nice thing is that you will have access
To register the app go to settings and then subscription.
On Jul 4, 2013, at 6:24 PM, Sandy Finley finleykn...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi. When I purchased this app I did not register it as I was kind of tired
and I thought I had read that I could register later. Now I can’t find where
to go back
I don't have the specific address. When the code is generated on-screen, the
web site is given. By the way, we had difficulty activating and verifying the
process with Internet Explorer, but it ultimately worked with Mozilla Firefox.
Didn't try it with Safari, as my better half used our PC.
Hi there,
Firstly, i congrets Sendero for the success of developing/creating
such a gps/map/app for the blind.
F
First at all, i appreciate everyone opinions and views on this matter.
I'm not, Agree nor disagree with any side of the arguement.
The reason why i brought up the email, is to give a
Gr8 game really. Thanks so much
Ramy moustafa saber
licturer at:
faculty of musical education
music arranger and sound engineer
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 4, 2013, at 5:15 PM, MamaPeach mamape...@charter.net wrote:
I just got a notification that Papa Sangre has been dropped from $4.99 to 99
With all this talk about location services and taptapsee I decided to check
mine out only to discover that taptapsee isn't in the list of services. Any
idea as to why and what, if anything, I can or should do about it?
Thanks,
Don
- Original Message -
From: Donna
Kelly,
Ever since the beginning of the development of accessible GPS devices,
detailed audio feedback about the environment has been a primary goal. Some
of the important aspects I as a completely blind person want to know are as
follows:
. periodic announcements of the street name I am on and
I have to rebuild my feed list. Plus, I can get some fresh new perspectives.
Could you send me your favorite RSS. I don't mind the subject covered; I can
edit to my taste as I go.
Many thanks in advance!
sseri...@gmail.com
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