Twitter and Facebook

2013-08-16 Thread Rose Combs
I just now sort of jointed the social networking world on my iPhone. I know almost nothing. My twitter name is RoseCombs55 I have absolutely no clue what I am doing so far. I am not having as much luck with Facebook, at least not on the computer side. Any help would be

Re: 3-GS question

2013-08-16 Thread Kay Malmquist
I bought it from someone who decided to go back to another phone he had. It is not mine and should no longer be under contract. Mine is under contract until December of this year but that is another story. I'll get the serial number from it and give ATT a call. Thanks much Kay Malmquist

Re: Sim card on iphone and ipad

2013-08-16 Thread RobH!
Well, we'll presume you got the more expensive iPad that takes a cellular data simm card. Apart from the fiddle of changing them over, there's no real reason you can't for the data only, you'll not be able to use the phone functions of the simm. Providers offer data only simms, that is what

alerts via Fox News app - how do I remove them?

2013-08-16 Thread Dan Beaver
HI, Does anyone know how to remove alerts from the notifications list that are placed there by the Fox News app? I have clicked on them and gone into the app but see nothing that will let me get rid of old alerts. In most apps if you click on an alert in the notifications list then those

RE: alerts via Fox News app - how do I remove them?

2013-08-16 Thread Sherry Gomes
I've been meaning to ask that too. I have several apps that leave notifications and I can't find a way to clear them. I'd like a clear all button or something. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Beaver Sent: Friday,

bluetooth's search button stays dimmed problem

2013-08-16 Thread Fanus
Hello list I try to connect a BT device but when I switch BT on the search button is dimmed. There are no other devices listed. I can not figure out why it is unable to search. Can anyone please help? Regards Fanus -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google

Celtic tribes game, anyone there?

2013-08-16 Thread ramy moustafa
Hi all thanks so much for all people that told me about this game, but am very new, is there any podcast or something? all i do now is upgrading my buildings, but don't know how to attack villages or defence for my village. any ideas plz. thanks. Ramy moustafa saber licturer at: faculty of

links on facebook

2013-08-16 Thread ramy moustafa
i'm using the native fb app on iphone, when someone shared a link or something, i can't open it on iphone, an i missing something? Ramy moustafa saber licturer at: faculty of musical education music arranger and sound engineer Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are

Re: links on facebook

2013-08-16 Thread Sandra Heaton
don't worry, I am facing the same problem I haven't a clue what's going on. Everything was fine till I did the update the other day. Sandra Braille Greeting Cards www.braille-greetings-cards.co.uk - Original Message - From: ramy moustafa moshtaqlealga...@gmail.com To:

Re: Major problems streaming internet radio on iPhone 5

2013-08-16 Thread Craig Werner
Grant, you say whenever I guide somebody through specific steps, they're always able to reproduce the issue. Would it be too tiring or vexing for you to post these steps here? Even though I'm having no problems, I could try to follow them an see what happens. Perhaps others will do the same.

Re: how do I play solara the game.

2013-08-16 Thread Alan Paganelli
Rose, I guess we agree. I'm not much on having to hunt around to find the hidden what ever or collect the clues bla-bla-bla. I guess I find most games a waste of my time. Every now and then, I will play run for president on my iPhone but I have to really be board or in the mood. I'm not

Safari downloads is it possible to download from Safari thank you Martin Nelson

2013-08-16 Thread Martin Nelson
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Re: jotting things down in lists over a period of time and sending the whole list

2013-08-16 Thread Russ Kiehne
I'll try emailing it to my ipod touch 5th generation and see what happens. -Original Message- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 8:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: jotting things down in lists over a period of time and sending the whole list Russ,

Re: 3-GS question

2013-08-16 Thread Vicky Collins
Or, unless they were goofy and did as I, and just bought the 4S outright from ATT on day one. I had purchased an iPhone 4 back in May of 2011, so was still under contract, but wanted the 4S, anyway. So, I paid the full price, plus the activation fee, and I can't remember if that was $18 or $36.

re: alerts via Fox News app, how do I remove them?

2013-08-16 Thread Vicky Collins
If you mean where you touch the status bar and then swipe down with three fingers to view all your notifications, a clear section button shows up just before the Fox News items, and I just double tap it and then double tap the confirmation prompt and they're gone. - Original Message -

Re: Twitter and Facebook

2013-08-16 Thread Paul Ferrara
The m.facebook.com site is better as far as the computer; the facebook app on the phone may be more helpful though people are saying less than complementary things about the latest release. What questions do you have? Paul From: Rose Combs Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 2:19 AM To:

Re: bluetooth's search button stays dimmed problem

2013-08-16 Thread Joseph Hudson
Bluetooth might need to be into pairing mode first. Before your iPhone or iPod to see you Joseph Hudson Email jhud7...@yahoo.com Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2013, at 5:58, Fanus buys.fa...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list I try to connect a BT device but when I switch BT on the search button

Deleting Foursquare, using Checkie, and getting badge notifications

2013-08-16 Thread Wayne Merritt
Greetings. I need to set the stage for a moemnt here. I have Foursquare on my iPhone 5, running iOS 6.1.4 but I am not using it as much as I once did. Lately I have used Checkie for checking into places, since all it does is allow me to check in and see how many points I have earned. The App Store

Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Shelly
Hi all, I'm working on the chapter of my iOS book that covers Apple-provided iOS apps. I've finally come face to face with the conundrum of Calendar app. Realizing that it has some um, accessibility challenges, I want to do the following: --point out instances in which VoiceOver just plain

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Shelly, I use siri to make appointments when I can because it's faster. I have a calendar that I share with my family, and it works well. I had some trouble setting it up in the first place. I was using the Mac, but I think it would be easier on the phone. But I've found looking at dates

Re: Deleting Foursquare, using Checkie, and getting badge notifications

2013-08-16 Thread Patrick Neazer
Hello Wayne and all: I am a fan of foursquare and they do not pay me a dime :) Have you attempted to clear out the download? 1. double tap on the foursquare app on your phone …. not on the update page in the app store 2. you should get a message telling you that the download failed and be

RE: bluetooth's search button stays dimmed problem

2013-08-16 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Fanus, Joseph is correct, it is probably your /Bluetooth device which has to be in pairing mode. Can you give some details about the type and model of Bluetooth device you are trying to pair? How to get devices into pairing mode varies, some keyboards I have had have a small hole and you have

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Shelly
Hi Anna, and thanks, Calendar setup on the phone (or iPad) is pretty straightforward. I, too, use Siri to set up an event, though I sometimes need to edit in order to add info to the appointment. Have you worked with multiple calendars? VO won't read the calendar a particular event belongs

Re: Sim card on iphone and ipad

2013-08-16 Thread Pinky
Rob, I did get the iPad with the cellular sim. So are you saying I would get a data sim from my cellular provider or would I have to take the sim out of my iPhone. The iPad with wifi and cellular is what I got. The model number is a1460 I think. So you are also saying that if I want to have

RE: Deleting Foursquare, using Checkie, and getting badge notifications

2013-08-16 Thread James Homuth
Hello, If you delete the foursquare app, you should still be able to use Checkie. You won't get the notifications on your phone, but it should still email you as that part's handled by the Foursquare system itself. Checkie's a useful app, with my only complaint being the options of posting your

RE: Sim card on iphone and ipad

2013-08-16 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Ed, The iPad is not a phone so you can only get a cellular data package. If you wanted to use it for calling this is only possible via VoIP services/apps like Skype or any number of other ones. However, you cannot get a SIM card or put the SIM from your iPhone in the iPad so that it would turn

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Shelly, I see what you mean. I don't have to use that many calendars, so I haven't run into these problems a lot, but the problems you mention are certainly present in iOS 6. I hope this improves in iOS 7. I'm so glad you liked my iPHone book. I'm glad you're doing one that addresses all

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Scott Davert
Hi Anna. I just wanted to say thank you for throwing the iOS 6 update book out there. I like how it didn't force those who had the iOS 5 book to pay full price. I hope that you will consider throwing one together for iOS 7. Scott On 8/16/13, Woody Anna Dresner wadres...@att.net wrote: Hi

iPHone book (was Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app)

2013-08-16 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Scott, I'm glad you liked that format. The plan is for me to do an iOS 7 book for NBP, but rather than having an iOS 5 book and two supplements, they'd like me to do one integrated book again. It's less confusing for new users. Best, Anna On Aug 16, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Scott Davert

Re: iPHone book (was Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app)

2013-08-16 Thread Scott Davert
Hi Anna. That makes sense. I'll be publishing an article on the changes with accessibility in iOS 7 the day it is released, but certainly covering all of what you do is beyond the scope of an article. It's also cool to see what other things people find in the new releases, since there is no easy

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Richard Turner
You may want to wait until iOS seven is out. Rumor has it that some of the calendar issues baby address.ed Richard (Sent from Richard's iPod Touch 5th gen) On Aug 16, 2013, at 8:13 AM, Shelly shellyspodca...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I'm working on the chapter of my iOS book that covers

Review: The Limeade 18000 MAH battery pack: a lot of power for the money

2013-08-16 Thread Scott Davert
below is a review I wrote concerning the product mentioned in the subject. I tried to describe it as best I could for those who cannot see pictures of it. taken from: http://www.applevis.com/accessory-reviews/miscellaneous/limeade-18000-mah-battery-pack-lot-power-money Introduction The Limeade

Re: Deleting Foursquare, using Checkie, and getting badge notifications

2013-08-16 Thread Wayne Merritt
Patrick, Thanks for the help, that was the issue. If I had no other way, then I would have deleted Foursquare, but occasionally there are times when I find it useful too. Good to know I don't have to get rid of it quite yet. Regards, Wayne On 8/16/13, Patrick Neazer vantagepoint1...@gmail.com

Re: Solara Game Play, Discussion, and Ideas

2013-08-16 Thread Denny Schwab
Hi all, I just sent the developer of Solara an email asking for a few additional accessibility aids. I asked for the below three items. 1. Filtering or sort options for the arena. I can get through the list there, but it gets a little sore on my wrist to flick right 400 times to get through

E-mail on the iPhone

2013-08-16 Thread Dan Murphy
Does anyone know if there is a way with the e-mail client on the iPhone to delete the entire contents of a mailbox, rather than having to delete each message or thread? Thanks. SENT FROM MY IPHONE -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a

Re: E-mail on the iPhone

2013-08-16 Thread Richard Turner
Not easily. If you double tap the edit button in the upper right, then double tap each message it will say selected. Once you have selected all the messages to delete, there will be a delete button in the lower left corner. HTH, Richard (Sent from Richard's iPod Touch 5th gen) On Aug 16, 2013,

RE: E-mail on the iPhone

2013-08-16 Thread Larry Lumpkin
You can, thankfully, delete the entire trash flolder by taping edit and finding the delete all button at the bottom. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 2:16 PM To:

Re: E-mail on the iPhone

2013-08-16 Thread RobH!
The next best thing is under edit, tap on each item you don't want, then there's the delete button at the bottom saying delete(### items). - Original Message - From: Dan Murphy danm...@roadrunner.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 7:57 PM Subject: E-mail on

Re: OCR app

2013-08-16 Thread Lelia Struve
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Re: Twitter and Facebook

2013-08-16 Thread Lelia Struve
The question I have is, is there an app which joins the two? meaning an app which joins the facebook and twitter? I've heard of one but can't remember the name something like hubble or huddle or something? -- Lelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone

Re: Twitter and Facebook

2013-08-16 Thread Wayne Merritt
I know of one called Status Report. You can view both accounts, though the last time I looked over a year ago, both account updates were in 1 timeline and there didn't seem to be any indication from the app which account the update was from. I don't remember if it costs any money, but it was very

RE: how do I play Solara the game.

2013-08-16 Thread Rose Combs
Well last night with Tom away from home again I must really have been bored. I took the plunge and because it was so easy to sign up on the iPhone signed up for Facebook and Twitter. So far, only things I have gained are confusion, a connection with an uncle on Mom's side and a cousin on Dad's

RE: Twitter and Facebook

2013-08-16 Thread Rose Combs
What questions do I have, better ask what questions don't I have, LOL. So far have made three FB connections, two family members I don't hear from often, one who wishes to send me pictures and invites to Farmville, I know better than to accept the Farmville. I am using the native iPhone app

RE: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Rose Combs
I have a question? I keep my own calendar and my husband his on our separate iPhones. I never really thought about sharing them, and a good reason is he often forgets appointments which I remember and could put in for him if that were possible! I have not used any web calendar, just Outlook and

direct tv remote app?

2013-08-16 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
Hello I know of the direct tv app that allows u to view streaming content from direct tv and controlling the dvr but what about actually controling the receiver itself eg changing hcannels and other parts of the receiver that a sighted person would use dvr etc etc? is there sucha a alternitive

Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Kay Malmquist
Hi all, I realize this might be stretching the topic a bit but it is for my iPhone. Does anyone know of a Bluetooth adapter that looks like a male head phone jack that I could plug in to an input of a Bose or stereo so songs can be played on that device using Bluetooth rather than having to

Re: Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Joseph FreeTech
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Re: Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
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Re: Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Joseph FreeTech
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Re: Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Kay, I recently purchased the following external Bluetooth speaker and am quite happy with it. Though it is selling for $44, I bought it on sale for $35 three weeks ago and arrived the very next day. This speaker paired with my iPod Touch 5th gen incredibly easily. I primarily bought it for

Re: Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Here's a post that made it on to the list a week or so ago. I think you're looking for something like this. Hi all. Please email me off list at harb...@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you are interested in the following item. I now have for sale a very cool little device. This

Re: Solara Game Play, Discussion, and Ideas

2013-08-16 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I think these are good suggestions. Another take on your first suggestion would be to add some headers. For example, on the screen where you're choosing your party to go on a quest, it would be nice to be able to jump between your current party, your list of all of your heroes and the

Re: Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Kay, This may be what you want: http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Bluetooth-Technology-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8qid=1376694461sr=8-4keywords=bluetooth+adapter You will plug this device into your speaker and pair it with your iPhone's bluetooth. Chuck On Friday,

Fully Jailbreak iPhone 5,4S iOS 6.1.4/6.1.3 Untethered Launched With 24/7 Support | The iPhone 5 News Blog

2013-08-16 Thread Kliphton
The below link will give you all the info you need on a current unteathered jail break. i don't write this stuff, but it looks lagit. try at your own risk.

An iPhone DAC/amp review recommendation

2013-08-16 Thread Brad Hodges
Greetings: I don't think I'm alone on the list when I admit that I'm something of a purest in matters of audio from my iOS devices. Unhappily I can not afford the amazing DAC offerings from Wadia and other high end manufacturers. I am, however, considering a less costly DAC which will

Keyboard keyboard case for the iPad mini

2013-08-16 Thread Jennie Facer
Has anyone ever used this keyboard case? It is a little weird. I purchased it from Verizon and they only had one. It is called ZAGGkeys mini 7. Like i said, it is a little getting used to, but so far it is a good little keyboard. Thank you so much! Jenn Sent from my iPad -- You received

Re: Keyboard keyboard case for the iPad mini

2013-08-16 Thread Brad Hodges
Jenn: If it is the same offering from Zag yes I am familiar with it. My partner, who is sighted, purchased it with very high expectations. He found that having the keyboard was very useful, but only occasionally. That is to say that when not needed, which is most of the time, accommodating

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Laura ann Grymes
I am needing something to track appointments for massages that is accessible and the office staff can enter or I can enter and we all can edit. I currently use calendar in IOS and on mac for my schedule but haven't been using it for massage clients scheduled. Need a good way for interaction

Password and pin app and more

2013-08-16 Thread Lori Dent
Hi all, Has anyone ever use the password and pin app, and if so, was it assessible and easy to use? Also what other password apps would you all recommend that is assessible and easy to use? Thank you. Lori and the Gipper -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone

password and pin apps and more

2013-08-16 Thread Lori Dent
Hi all, Has anyone ever used the password and pin app? And if so, is it assessible and easy to use? Also can anyone reccomend me a password app that is assessible and easy to use? Thank you. Lori and the Gipper -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Chuck Dean
I would think you would be able to use the calendar app on both the Mac and iPhone to do this. I'm the iPhone if you go to the list view, it would just give you a list of your clients in their order of appointment. I wish I had an iPhone, and a Mac, back when I was doing massage. I used to

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread David Chittenden
I just set it up at my work. The office staff sets my appointments (counselling) using Outlook. Outlook syncs with my work calendar on Google. My iPhone syncs with my Google work calendar. If I schedule appointments, or work schedules appointments, both work Outlook and my iPhone work calendar

RE: OCR app

2013-08-16 Thread DJ
On the contrary, I use Text Grabber all of the time without the StandScan, and I have great success with it reading mail and other items. I guess I have a steady hand. Sometimes I find that I have to take a second shot of what ever I'm reading, but it usually works out for me, and very well I

Re: OCR app

2013-08-16 Thread Chuck Dean
I also have good success with TextGrabber. But, I do have some vision. It does not require much vision, just enough to see the outline of the page that you were scanning. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 16, 2013, at 6:54 PM, DJ grou...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, If you both use iCloud, one of you can set up a shared calendar. Then you can both see any appointments either of you add to that calendar. Best, Anna On Aug 16, 2013, at 5:03 PM, Rose Combs rosecom...@gmail.com wrote: I have a question? I keep my own calendar and my husband his on

Re: Review: The Limeade 18000 MAH battery pack: a lot of power for the money

2013-08-16 Thread Casey
Hi where can you purchase this battery pack in the united states? Also how much does this battery cost sounds like one I would like to get? On 8/16/2013 1:04 PM, Scott Davert wrote: below is a review I wrote concerning the product mentioned in the subject. I tried to describe it as best I

Visus Visual Assist System Could Help Visually Impaired “See”

2013-08-16 Thread Avnish Chopra
Visus Visual Assist System Could Help Visually Impaired “See” Ubergizmo I am quite sure that many of us have already heard of this particularly common phrase, “There’s an app for that.” Sure, that might be true and your smartphone is a ringing endorsement (pun not intended) for such a saying, but

RE: Review: The Limeade 18000 MAH battery pack: a lot of power for the money

2013-08-16 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Casey, It's been discussed quite a bit about 2 weeks ago including prices, Amazon links and all of that. Given the relatively unique name, if you search the archives for Limeade or do a search on Amazon for the same you will find all the info. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message-

Re: Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Kay Malmquist
I am not looking for a speaker but thanks anyway. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 5:50 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tooth adapter question Hi Kay, I recently