Hi!
I heard of a case, or protector like a rubber tyre. anybody got or had one
that can describe more fully and comment on their effectiveness would be
appreciated.
Thanks, Rh.
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From: Jonathan Mosen
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: Twitter?
Tweetlist is an excellent app, particularly if you're using advanced Twitter
features like lists. Twitterific
Buy the book and download the Kindle app. Open the Kindle app. Make sure that
Cloud is selected at the bottom of the screen. After you've done that and
refreshed, any books you've selected but not yet downloaded will appear. You
double tap on the not downloaded books and they will download.
Okay, I asked this question about six months back, and finally found the
answer. I am posting it here just in case someone else wants to know. The
question was. How do I read mobi files with my kindle app if I didn't
download them from amazon? Answer is. In iTunes, go to your devices tab,
hit
Mary would you like to share which magazines you have good results with?
Best regards, Jesper.
On 8/27/13, Gary Petraccaro garypet...@gmail.com wrote:
Buy the book and download the Kindle app. Open the Kindle app. Make sure
that Cloud is selected at the bottom of the screen. After you've
I have begun using my iPhone more and more. In fact I rarely turn on my
notebook. I am able to do almost everything with my iPhone.
Recently I am troubled because the tip of my right index finger has become
terribly sore. Yes! I use the right index finger tip all day - I double tap
with it, I
Remember to wipe scrub and flick gently! Remember it's not a Perkins
BrailleWriter LOL!
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 27, 2013, at 1:56 AM, sen...@gmail.com wrote:
I have begun using my iPhone more and more. In fact I rarely turn on my
notebook. I am able to do almost everything with my
Gary, it'll be in the iBooks and Kindle Stores, and NBP. But it's not quite out
yet.
Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training
http://Mosen.org
On 27/08/2013, at 8:04 PM, Gary Petraccaro garypet...@gmail.com wrote:
How do you get the book?
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Hi Listers.
I am strongly considering switching from time warner to verizon fios
because there rates are just so much better.
Has anyone had any luck with the verizon apps on the iPhone controling
the menus in the cable box, using theire tv guide, and scheduling the
recording of programs with
This means you are using way too much pressure. The touchscreen is not pressure
sensitive. You just need to barely touch the screen for your commands to
register. Practice barely touching the display and two things will happen.
First, your finger will stop hurting. Second, your commands will
Same here, although my arms do start to ache if I do prolonged typing
using the virtual keyboard. But maybe this is my particular self.
On 27/08/2013 11:06, David Chittenden wrote:
This means you are using way too much pressure. The touchscreen is not pressure
sensitive. You just need to
Be gentle, it takes practice not to do it hard, but it's pointless, you can
be so gentle and it still works. I only get that saw playing string
instruments, steel strung, so you must be tapping and flicking and scrubbing
fit to bust something.
Use another finger in the meantime, try split
Hahahahahahaha! love the analogy, and makes the point perfectly.
R.
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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: Terribly SORE index finger!
Remember to wipe scrub and flick gently!
My banks app has now become cumbersome to use. Has anyone discovered away I
could go back to the previous version?
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Yes indeed.
Perhaps most blind people use to put pressure when we type with braille or a
manual type writer, or playing keyboards and pianos.
From personal experience, the harder i tapping and flicking and scrubbing or
thumping with my IPad or IPhone, often i have more of an inaccurate reading
I haven't tried this myself, but read about it when I was interested
in doing a similar thing a while ago.
If you updated the app on the phone but not through iTunes, this
maywork since the version of the app in your mobile apps folder is
still the old one. If you updated it through iTunes or
I'll give it a try
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matters not for your job is Complete and your rewards forthcoming.
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Sent: Tuesday, August
on Rsgames you cannot sell a property that has been mortgaged. This is
possible in the standard rules of monopoly.
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During the early days of monopoly on RSgames they had that feature which
allowed you to raise lthe money then they took it away.
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matters not for your job is Complete and your rewards forthcoming.
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You can only go back to a previous version if you have saved the previous
version away from iTunes on your computer. That said, banks and such often
disable previous versions after a little while for security.
David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
From what I have seen they do not auto-replenish. Like your wood,
stone, and ore, the subjects are used up as you go along doing things
in the game. To get more you have to upgrade the farm more.
Does anyone know much about alliances? I have been contacted by six
or seven to join their
I think RSGames was talking about having RSGames app at one stage. Not too sure
what been happening with that since. That was at least 18 months ago.
Honestly, i see the chance of playroom to have an app more than the chance of
RSGames.
Regardless who do it, or which developer do it, i'll be one
kim komando sells a stylus that is designed to use with touch screen
devices. I have never tried one, so can't recommend it's use. I do have one
that came with my Trekker PDA, but have only used it to hit the reset button
in the back.
Andy
-Original Message-
From: Mickey Quenzer
Have you attempted to play on rs games wid your i-phone?
Any luck?
Fred Olver
Author of Dealing with Vision Loss
have a look it just makes sense.
http://www.dealingwithvisionloss.com
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From: Joanne Chua
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Cc:
I have had the same roblem and have been known to use a thin handkerchief or
kleenix between my finger and the screen. It is possible to have problems
sometimes with your fingers being a little sweaty or as with me, my otterbox
has a little play in it betwand the very light touch is not
Hi Robert,
There is only one way to go back to a previous version of an app and that is
to keep a copy of said app on your computer or not to update the apps in
iTunes until you have tested the apps on your phone to make sure any new
versions are still accessible. In more detail, here is how I do
Offense? No. But general comments are, well, too general. That's why I
try to avoid them and be specific or, as somebody once said, calling
on my fine command of English, say nothing (LOL).
On Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:37:12 +0100, you wrote:
I can't, and I do not have Nda, so my comments were
Thanks, Jonathan, for clearing up a very muddied lake.
Now, as I said in a previous message, if there were any kind of teeth
in such an agreement, this whole thing would be a moot point and we
wouldn't even be talking about it because there would've been no
podcast--unless, of course, you decided
Controlling the set-top box insofar as changing channels, yes.
Browsing the EPG and setting the DVR, yes. Playing back programs, NO
NO A THOUSAND TIMES NO! I just can't imagine why this isn't possible
through the app. Either that, or I'm doing something wrong, the more
likely reason.
On Tue, 27
I hate it when ya get a good game with rules that really work to make
it interesting and worth playing, and then these variants come along.
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:51:44 +1200, you wrote:
Fred, yes there's the auction, the fact that a player isn't forced to mortgage
to pay a debt until their
Totally agree. But, like any binding agreement or law, if it has no
teeth, like our own A.D.A., it will be ignored.
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:33:28 +0930, you wrote:
i think some listers need to consider that NDA is a legal document. And Apple
has absolute right to keep it as for developers only.
Hi, 2-finger flick up doesn't work if you are on the body or the header.
You have to in fact, flick down with 2 fingers.
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Tip to lose weight: First turn your head to the left, then to the right.
Repeat this exercise every time you are offered something to eat. -
Sheldon
Hi,
I too get sore fingers but have discovered that I can use the phone
ambidextrously perfectly well. It just takes a little practice.
Sandy. Sent from my iPhone
On 27 Aug 2013, at 13:24, tcors...@cfl.rr.com wrote:
I have had the same roblem and have been known to use a thin handkerchief or
Hi everyone, thanks to Raul for giving me permission to tell you all about my
new eBook coming in September.
Apple’s iOS, the mobile operating system powering iPhone®, iPad® and iPod
Touch®, is undergoing a significant revamp with the release of iOS7. The
majority of iOS users can see what’s
Hi, actually you can control whether you send with iMessage or not. This
is because you can turn it off from the Messages setting. If off, all
goes as sms, if on, then it does what you say below.
Hope this helps.
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Last night I had a crazy dream that I weighed less than a
One thing which I'm curious about is if there is a way to keep archives
of iMessages sent. I know that you can forward messages from one to
another, but is there a way to keep entire conversation threads and
email them or save them for this reason? I use Google Voice because of
this, but in
Hi:
If nothing else works consider the purchase of a BlueTooth keyboard.
They are not to expensive and may help with speed as well. I doubt a
stylus would work as well.
On 8/27/13, Sandratomkins sandratomk...@googlemail.com wrote:
Hi,
I too get sore fingers but have discovered that I can use
Hi, this is just a friendly moderator suggestion. The topic discussed
here is very much on topic, but you might consider making the subject
more descriptive. This way it will grab even more people's attention.
No harm done, I just hate risking the chance of a good discussion going
unnoticed
As many have said, I think the key is to use a much lighter touch. You might
also try using other fingers to give the index finger a break. I find the
middle finger works well for me but just be careful Siri doesn't
misinterpret it as a rude hand gesture.
Alan Lemly
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hi folks,
At work, my cell signal is terrible. It’s ok for calls, but data is another
story. I’m getting the new iPhone when it is released, so I’ll have access to
Verizon’s 4GLTE service. If my signal is terrible at work with 3G, does this
mean that the signal will be equally as bad and
Hello, Jonathan!
This new book sounds wonderful! Good luck with it, and I plan to preorder it!
Have a wonderful day!
Esther Levegnale
Sent from Esther's Amazing iPhone!
On Aug 27, 2013, at 8:53 AM, Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org wrote:
Hi everyone, thanks to Raul for giving me permission
On 8/27/2013 9:15 AM, Kyle Seitz wrote:
hi folks,
At work, my cell signal is terrible. It’s ok for calls, but data is
another story. I’m getting the new iPhone when it is released, so
I’ll have access to Verizon’s 4GLTE service. If my signal is terrible
at work with 3G, does this mean that
Hi, let me add that I've been using the iPhone for well over 3 years and
have never had sore fingers from it. So, just do as others have
suggested and try to lighten your touch. Pretend you are rubbing the
soft skin of ... a baby's cheek, and you don't want to hurt him.
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I
Hi,
Not trying to be funny but, how hard are you tapping the screen? No major
pressure is needed. The gentleless of touches is all that is need to use the
device. You can also use other fingers?
Ricardo Walker
rica...@appletothecore.info
Twitter:@apple2thecore
www.appletothecore.info
On
I just did pre-order it. People seem to expect me to know how to get
them out of scrapes whenever things like this change over. Mustn't
disappoint them. Best of luck with the book Jonathan.
On 8/27/13, Esther Levegnale elevegn...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Hello, Jonathan!
This new book sounds
If you have synced your device with your computer, then it's likely you have
the previous version saved there from a previous sync. Delete the app in
question from your device by doing a double tap and hold and then double tap
again to delete the app from your device. Then sync your device
I'm sorry, I forgot about that. Yes you can indeed control whether a
message can be sent as an iMessage or Sms message through this setting.
On 27/08/2013 13:57, Raul A. Gallegos wrote:
Hi, actually you can control whether you send with iMessage or not. This
is because you can turn it off from
Hi listers, first of all I have not been able to send mail for a while due
to technical issues that now have been solved, so just wanted to say it's
great to be back.
Now onto my issue and questions.
Since I speak 2 languages fluently like a lot of people, obviously the
accessibility issues on the
Are you trying to set the language to English and the rotor to greek?
On 8/27/13, Zoe Fiogkos fiog...@rogers.com wrote:
Hi listers, first of all I have not been able to send mail for a while due
to technical issues that now have been solved, so just wanted to say it's
great to be back.
Now
No, the opposite, I want the main language Greek and the roter to English
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Of Isaac Hebert
Sent: August-27-13 12:47 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: language settings help please
Are
You get a few after you're farms have reached 30 and cannot go further. You
only gain a few at a time, however. You have to do crop rotation to have
your farms go to 30.
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Your farm can go as high as level 30 if you've done the research in the
library. Crop rotation will allow you to go to 30. After that, they give
you a few new subjects per day.
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Sorry about that last partial post. I didn't mean to hit control enter.
Anyway, as I was saying, the conversation about how little pressure you
need in order to work with the IPhone got me thinking. I thought I was
tapping gently, but I tried just the lightest touches, and was amazed how
HI,
I thank you for describing this process, and since I'm new to IOS, is there
any reason why doing something as simple as backing up an app and
reinstalling is so complex in the IOS world? In other words, there must be a
benefit to the user to have to learn such a complex surgical procedure.
I think a friend told me before I got my first iOs device, the 4th
generation iPod Touch running iOs 4 way back when, to only touch the
screen lightly. Boy was he right and I've always done it.
On 27/08/2013 18:46, Paul and Paula Jordan wrote:
Sorry about that last partial post. I didn't
Hi Alan,
There was another lister who posted a very detailed process which involved
more steps. You have posted a seemingly simple procedure. Why such
differences? Is there more benefit using the first procedure? Thank you.
Joseph
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From: Alan Paganelli
When I bought my iPhone 4 over 3 years ago, it went into an Otter case. I
think it's been out of it maybe once. Even through the case, tapping lightly
gets the job done. I for the life of me can't imagine what kind of finger
pressure it would take to result in a sore index finger unless it's
My finger gets sore when I'm using apps like Zello, HeyTell, or Voxer where
every time you talk you have to hold the button and speak. After awhile, it
gets to be a pain. I liked when you could do a one finger double tap to start
the recording and a two-finger double tap to stop speaking.
I
The simple answer is, I tried to make it as easy for you as possible. It
does however assume a few things though.
1 It assumes you have a previous copy of the app stored in iTunes, apps.
2 It assumes too that you even have iTunes installed on your computer.
Assuming the 2 items above are
Does anyone on here have their own alliance?
I have thought of starting one, though I have had several requests to join
theirs.
I have noticed loads of requests have graphics around their titles, how do
they get those graphics, and graphics that are already described no less.
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You
Actually Voxer can be configured to just do a one finger double tap to
start and stop talking. Can't remember if it's a setting though.
On 27/08/2013 19:06, Rebecca Ilniski wrote:
My finger gets sore when I'm using apps like Zello, HeyTell, or Voxer where
every time you talk you have to hold
Hi, Google Voice services will work whether you have an iPhone or not.
So, if you have an iPhone it won't matter.
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You've cat to be kitten me right meow. - Sheldon Cooper
Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47
On 8/24/2013 10:21 PM, Robin wrote:
Hello,
Is it possible to
OK, I guess this is about as close to a hard and fast set of do's and
don't's as we're going to get, but because it's such a high-traffic
list, I'd like to add one additional thing we, myself first and
probably foremost, should do, and that is, keep the feelings postings
to a minimum, and the
Hi, the Amazon keyboard will do this and it costs much less.
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I'm simply not a big fan of biology, but there will always be a special
place in my heart for pumping blood to organs and such. - Sheldon Cooper
Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47
On 8/24/2013 6:28 PM, Craig
Hello,
I am working on an alliance right now and was thinking it might be fun
to have anyone on this list that wants to join, and help each other
figure out this game from a blind standpoint, join up with the
alliance I am creating. We could use the forum to share pointers and
ideas on how to
Hi, coming in late on this, but yes I suppose you are right. Although I
don't fully agree with everything you say, you do bring up valid points.
What I do to stay safe is make sure I don't use the same passwords for
multiple services. I also still use location services, but if an app
doesn't
Dear all,
We are pleased to announce that the application SeeingAssistant-Light is
now available on AppStore. It is a separate part of the application
SeeingAssistant-Home functionality operates as a single application.
SeeingAssistant-Light allows blind people to detect the light sources.
I'm not sure if anyone on list knows, but I suspect it comes from Apple
where newer is better. It might also help developers in the App Store,
since they don't have to support multiple versions of their software.
On 08/27/2013 12:48 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote:
HI,
I thank you for describing
Hi all,
I just read Raul's so called rules. I don't even consider them rules.
Anyone using common sense, common courtesy, respects others and avoids
posting illegal matter is following the rules.
Now, isn't that simple!
Ron Danvers
Falling down is part of LIFE...
Getting back up is LIVING...
Hi all,
I realize the following may seem simplistic and probably unnecessary to the
experts around here, but I just discovered a very simple and easy way of
interacting with the default IOS calculator.
My previous frustration was one of finding the numbers then double tapping
them to enter
Hi Jonathan,
I have always loved the way you explain things and that is the reason why I
have already pre-ordered my copy.
Good luck with your book
I'd also like to thank the moderators for allowing you to post this message
that is of a great benefit to all.
Ron Danvers
Hi. is the game called lords and knights?
Warm regards and blessings
Maria, Joe and FurBabies
Email: iMessage:bubbygirl1...@gmail.com
On 28/08/2013, at 4:40 AM, Denny Schwab denny.sch...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I am working on an alliance right now and was thinking it might be fun
to
what a great idea.
order placed.
Maria and Joe Chapman
bubbygirl1...@gmail.com
On 27/08/2013, at 10:53 PM, Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org wrote:
Hi everyone, thanks to Raul for giving me permission to tell you all about my
new eBook coming in September.
Apple’s iOS, the mobile
Yep sometimes i have accidently hovered over something and not even realized
I've been touching it. the touch screen is very sensative.
Maria and Joe Chapman
bubbygirl1...@gmail.com
On 27/08/2013, at 8:06 PM, David Chittenden dchitten...@gmail.com wrote:
This means you are using way too
You can also send them by mail to your phone, and use the open in function.
Best regards Annie.
On Aug 27, 2013, at 10:33 AM, Kliphton kliph...@gmail.com wrote:
Okay, I asked this question about six months back, and finally found the
answer. I am posting it here just in case someone else
HI. this sounds like celtic tribes? is this the same game? or a different one?
regards
Maria and crew from australia
email:
bubbygirl1...@gmail.com
check out
www.95-the-mix.com
where we play lots of great music
On 27/08/2013, at 5:19 AM, Paul Henrichsen pfhj2...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello all. I'm glad to see such interest in Jonathan's up-coming iOS book.
However let's all keep in mind that even though this is a great way to learn
more about how to use our iThingies, the entire list doesn't really need to
know that you are ordering the book. This is like a me-too message.
Hi List, I am trying to update my email signature and follow the usual steps to
get to email signature in settings. The problem is that when I open the
signature setting, before I even have a chance to select the signautre I want
to edit, the whole settings app simply shuts down and throws me
Have you closed down some of the apps in your App Switcher to free up
some memory yet?
On 08/27/2013 07:35 PM, Jodie Hoger wrote:
Hi List, I am trying to update my email signature and follow the usual steps to
get to email signature in settings. The problem is that when I open the
signature
Just emptied out my app switcher and tried again. The same behaviour occured so
a bit stumped :(
Sent from my iPhone
On 28/08/2013, at 10:39 AM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote:
Have you closed down some of the apps in your App Switcher to free up some
memory yet?
On
Turn your phone off, wait about 10 seconds, then turn your phone on again.
David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
Sent from my iPhone
On 28/08/2013, at 12:58, Jodie Hoger jodieho...@gmail.com wrote:
Just emptied out my app switcher and tried again.
The flip side of Inclusion is Exclusion.Joanne Chua
Leaders For Tomorrow 2013 Candidate
Send from my iPad
On 28/08/2013, at 3:44, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote:
Actually Voxer can be configured to just do a one finger double tap to start
and stop talking. Can't remember if it's a
The only reason your finger would be getting sore when you are holding a button
is if you are actually pressing on the display. Not only is this unnecessary,
it causes strain on your finger. After you double-tap and hold, or just tap and
hold, just relax your finger. as long as it remains on
I am not clear. If you already have Seeing Assistant, do you need to download
this also?
Andy
From: Seeing Assistant
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 12:04 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Detection of the light sources - new iPhone app
Dear all,
We are pleased to announce that the
I don't totally agree with me either sometimessmile.
I think you've got a sane approach to privacy and security.
It isn't really such a new thing to give up privacy to allow someone to
better provide one with a service such as gps navigation or book
recommendations. Anyone who has ever
I looked at Seeing Assistant online and was a little unclear about it also.
Is it a crowd sourced app such as Tap Tap See?
If the light source app uses only IPhone resources is it a standalone. If
it is part of Seeing Assistant would it be subject to the 40 command per day
limitation?
In case there are users needing more space than the free Dropbox space, you
might want to look at Box.
I just got a notice that my account had been upgraded to 10 gb of free
space and I didn't have to do anything.
When I set it up to collaborate with a friend, I didn't think it was
Hi Joseph,
Just for your information, if you open the stock calculator app on the
iPhone and then turn the iPhone to landscape mode, the basic calculator will
switch to a scientific calculator.
I know a few people prefer standard typing where one has to double or split
tap each
Hi Joseph,
The procedure is not complicated at all and what Alan described is the same
thing I described except that I did so in greater detail and without making
assumptions. For example, when Alan says If you have synced your device
with your computer, then it's likely you have the previous
HI,
I locked my iPod to portrait mode because the interface automatically
switching back and forth as I held my pod in my hand was driving me crazy.
Is there a way of executing a command so that even though my iPod is locked
in portrait mode I can force the landscape mode in the calculator?
I
Yes, I understand all that. I'll try Alan's method first then follow up if I
need more details. Both approaches should prove to be equally useful. Thanks
to you both.
Joseph
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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August
Hi,
The latest apple tv update added Disney channel.
Can we access audio discriptions yet on it yet?
I am asking because Disney is one of the channels that has audio discriptions.
Thanks
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in zello, if you go into settings and I believe remote you just have to
double tap and speak and double tap again to stop.
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From: Rebecca Ilniski
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 1:06 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: sore finger and pressure
My finger
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