Hi Tom, why not get a guide dog, then you don't have to whip out your cane
and you'll fit right in with nobody noticing you're blind *smile*
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Tom Lange
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2014 7:46 PM
Hi
good try, i cannot change the layout like i can on the iPhone.
Best wishes for 2014 Chris
On 04/01/2014 07:46, RobH. wrote:
Settings, change the layout. I've not got the Mini now to check this more
precisely.
Rh.
- Original Message -
From: Chris H christopher...@gmail.com
To:
Hi Tom, Keith and others,
I totally agree, I think the $9.95 monthly subscription is awesome, it
allows people who are on the fence or who don't need the app very often to
try it or subscribe a couple of times a year when it would come in handy.
I hadn't bought the Seeing Eye app because I live
Hi Sieghard,
I would very much like to know your take on the app, compare to apple maps and
google maps and even blind square.
I guess, it iwll be nice to have something available that blind people are use
to, and know comfortablely well. But, what is the advantage over say, apple
maps, or
Hi Joanne,.
I honestly haven't used Apple Maps or Google Maps enough to get into all the
details. But I think the main attraction of an app like Seeing Eye app is
the fact that it will do what Blindsquare and any other map app does in one
and, presumeably, do it better. I think the holy crail of
Hello list,
my friends got their iphones last night and they are looking for a
keyboard case.
please could anyone recommend a case for Iphone 5 that has built-in
keyboard confortable enough for typing.
Thank you very much in advance.
With kind regards
Maria
--
You received this message
Hi, what does the app do better than Navigon and blind square/? Will there
be an advantage to this app? Thanks, Andy and Shubert
-Original Message-
From: Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 3:27 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Seeing Eye GPS adds monthly
Even better, I use a Logitech Easy Switch 811. One thing better about this
keyboard is that it is rechargible by USB port instead of having to buy
batteries.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 4, 2014, at 2:18 AM, brian albriton autoharp...@gmail.com wrote:
I find the Amazon basics Bluetooth
I don't think you can change the keyboard layout, in M-braille on the
mini. Shame, because I would like it to behave like the application
does on the phone.
At 08:19 04/01/2014, you wrote:
Hi
good try, i cannot change the layout like i can on the iPhone.
Best wishes for 2014 Chris
On
Learned on the iPhone first, so I guess I find the iPad sometimes not as easy
to follow. However, I have the larger iPad, not sure of name from March of
2012, and I use it at home for books and listening to the radio with more
battery life. Question, how do you get left side icons to appear
MBraille is much easier for my small fingers on the phone. Can someone describe
where the keyboard is on the larger iPad? Is it too at the bottom? Every time I
try and use it I must be too far up or over too far as I can not get more than
a few words to write correctly. Thanks for any
This is what ticked me off in the 2013 NFL season. I got to listen online
to the pre season games and the first half of the seasons games. Then with
the last half of the season, you could listen to the 3 hours of the pre game
stuff but just before the national anthem, they cut the feed off.
As you stated all of what I said can be done on an ipod or iphone. The big
advantage to me is, the ipad mini has better sound than my ipod touch. It
has better battery life than my ipod touch. I don't have aa iphone.
-Original Message-
From: Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Friday,
Hi,
The keyboard is along the bottom in portrait mode.
Jenn
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 4, 2014, at 7:25 AM, Regina Alvarado reggie.alvar...@gmail.com wrote:
MBraille is much easier for my small fingers on the phone. Can someone
describe where the keyboard is on the larger iPad? Is it too
I have this same keyboard, but I have the 810 model which is supposed to be for
windows but it works for me and my Apple stuff just fine.
Jenn
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 4, 2014, at 5:47 AM, Ryan Mann rmann0...@gmail.com wrote:
Even better, I use a Logitech Easy Switch 811. One thing better
Actually, I didn't pay $45; I paid $29.99 for Season Plus which included
everything through the post-season. This was for the NFL audiopass. My only
real gripe is that postgame shows get cut off now where you used to be able to
listen to the whole thing and yet if you go to the actual radio
Not to be an obvious curmudgeon, but with the handwriting facility on the
newer iPhones why would a keyboard be at all desirable?
Truly, I realize that some folks just prefer a keyboard, but that handwriting
feature is so darn neat!
Holland's Boy, Bill
- He who loses wealth
Hi,
We have a Bluetooth receiver for our stereo. I have paired it with my
IPhone and have no problem playing music.
What I'd like to do is keep voice over speaking through the IPhone speaker
while the music is playing through the stereo. Is that possible? The
reason for this is that when my
Hi! Yes, handwriting is awesome, but, but not everybody knows print... Its
cool and keyboard can do many more functions than handwriting... Like commands
right from keyboard to control the apple devices... Sent from my super iPhone
On Jan 4, 2014, at 10:45 AM, Bill Gallik
The phone cannot read my handwriting! Grin!
On Jan 4, 2014, at 7:45 AM, Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net wrote:
Not to be an obvious curmudgeon, but with the handwriting facility on the
newer iPhones why would a keyboard be at all desirable?
Truly, I realize that some folks just prefer
good luck finding one!!
i tryed to find one, for my 4s, but couldn't find one, that was any good!
Dave.
- Original Message -
From: Mária Orovcíková maria.orovcik...@gmail.com
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 10:15 AM
Subject: Looking for a keyboard case,
Funny, I'm a Bears fan! That's ok though. The Packers are family. Their
in our division. I'm strange that way. Sense their family, I root for them
etc, as long as it do my Bears any harm! grin
PS: Go Packers this Sunday!
Regards,
Alan
Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid
Worth asking author, I remember the newer versions did eventually line up
the buttons along an edge, but that was before iOs7.* which I never had, so
am probably out of date. But it was a feature, and for sure the pattern
used on the small devices was hardly practical on an iPad screen of
Like I said, when I last had it working on the original Mini, the buttons
lined up along an edge, the bottom edge above the home button was perfect,
though a little tight for me; this was an evenly spaced line with no gap in
the middle or extra button for space like the original configuration
Hi,
I have been one who has been sitting on the fence in purchasing this, even
though I have Sendero on my Apex. The advantage that I can see between the
Seeing Eye app over Blind Square and lets say Navigon is that all the features
are within one app. That might effect the battery life on the
I’m trying to get rid of a couple of albums from my 5S. They were purchased
from ITunes, so they are also on my laptop. I have synced and they are not
included .. yet I can’t get rid of them. Was going to just remove them from my
phone, yet can’t seem to get that to work ... anyone been able
Hi All,
With the talk about the iPad mini and people having difficulty in locating the
keys and buttons, this brings up a few questions I have before I buy my iPad
Air. I am assuming the screen of the iPad Air is going to be exactly like that
on my iPhone 5s is this correct or am I in for a
Alan, we looked at the iPad air before we got our many. The iPad air has a
larger screen. I believe it's 9.7 inches. I believe that's the major difference
between the air in the mini. The mini is also a little lighter for my wife, it
was easier for her to use.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 4,
I know you're joking Sieghard, but I've used a cane and a dog, and it's
pretty obvious with both that you're blind!
On 01/04/2014 02:08 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:
Hi Tom, why not get a guide dog, then you don't have to whip out your cane
and you'll fit right in with nobody noticing you're
I use the handwriting feature on my iPhone, but there's no way I'd ever
be as fast with the handwriting feature as I am with a keyboard. I don't
think this has anything to do with blindness, since I think sighted
people are also faster typing than handwriting and would prefer a
keyboard over
Hi,
I have been using Tomtom on my iPhone and it has done everything I have
needed it to do. The maps are storred on the phone as well. I've tried
Navigon but it's quicker and easier to use Tomtom for me.
Thx -Steve
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com
Hi
i think you will be surprised, the iPad Air and iPad mini as far as
screen size goes is far bigger than the iPhone 5s, however the mini is
smaller as the screen size is 7.9 inches whereas the Air is 9.7 inches.
Now as for the two devices together they perform exactly the same as
each
I only have an iPhone, but one of the things Alan is asking about is
whether there's any difference between the iPhone and the iPad. I know
one difference is that the iPad uses containers a lot more than the
iPhone. I've also heard that some apps lay things out a bit differently
on the iPad,
Hi
yes, the iPad's battery and sound is absolutely awesome, now wish i got
one earlier but finances didn't permit me back then! Plus i haven't
heard or felt one until recently!
Best wishes for 2014 Chris
On 04/01/2014 14:56, Russ Kiehne wrote:
As you stated all of what I said can be done on
Hi
i think you have the iPad 3.
Best wishes for 2014 Chris
On 04/01/2014 14:18, Regina Alvarado wrote:
Learned on the iPhone first, so I guess I find the iPad sometimes not as easy
to follow. However, I have the larger iPad, not sure of name from March of
2012, and I use it at home for books
Hi Alan,
When you say I am assuming the screen of the iPad Air is going to be
exactly like that on my iPhone 5s what exactly do you mean? I imagine you
know that the iPad Air is huge compared to an iPhone 5S and I was wondering
if you mean that it's exactly like the 5S screen in how it feels
Hi Eileen,
You would have to use a GPS app a lot to make a significant dent in 2 Gb of
data and I don't think it's anything to worry about.
Regards,
Sieghard
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Eileens Misrahi
Sent: Saturday,
Hi
oh ok, yes some of the apps on the iPad are laid out differently, i have
noticed this a lot since acquiring my mini, no big deal though as i am a
quick learner and always explore the screen anyway.
Best wishes for 2014 Chris
On 04/01/2014 17:56, Christopher Chaltain wrote:
I only have an
Hi Dave,
In what way were the ones you found not good? I have seen some very positive
reviews about the Mophie Juice packs.
Regards,
Sieghard
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of David
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 8:49 AM
If you use Bluetooth Voiceover is included and I don't know of a way at this
point to route Voiceover through the phone and music through Bluetooth
separately.
If, however, you had an Airplay capable receiver or hooked up an Apple TV or
Airport Express, then Voiceover stays on the phone and only
Hi Sieghard and all,
sorry for all these questions, but aren't Mophie juice packs battery cases?
I'm looking for a case having built-in keyboard.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Maria
On 4.1.2014 19:16, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:
Hi Dave,
In what way were the ones you found not good? I have seen some
Hi Peter,
Make sure you go to Settings and then iTunes and App Store, then under the
Show All heading turn off Music.
Now if you sync only selected music and make sure the albums you don't want
are unchecked they should be gone from your phone. If you have Music turned
On under the Show All
Alan,
I couldn't get WBBM on All Football, but I could if I used my computer and
went through FreeFootballRadio.com which I did through quite a bit of the
season, including the last game against Green Bay.
- Original Message -
From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net
To:
Turn your rotor to words and use a single finger vertical flick. It works in
Kindle.
David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
Sent from my iPhone
On 4 Jan 2014, at 11:12, Robert Doc Wright yeshua.talmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Well it is linked to
This is exactly what I am asking about. What are the difference between the
iPhone and the iPad air question
Alan
Sent from my iPhone 5s
On Jan 4, 2014, at 9:56 AM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote:
I only have an iPhone, but one of the things Alan is asking about is whether
Alan, the biggest difference in my opinion is the size of the screen. I find it
more difficult to type on, although I will say that learning to type an iPhone
first help me use the iPad later.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 4, 2014, at 4:21 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net
wrote:
Shear size! they probably take up the same proportion of the glass on all
devices, indeed some of the new ones have working screen so much closer to
the outside edges than before. But proportion is the key word, big device
means big screen and does require bigger gestures. I guess the
True! Mrs and I both started on full size iPads, found them a bit big to use
just in the hands; the Mini is about the ideal size for armchair use.
Rh.
- Original Message -
From: Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday,
Those cases are just battery cases and not keyboard cases. Unfortunately, I
don't know of any keyboard cases for the iPhone 5. You can probably google it
or go to amazon and look.
Jenn
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 4, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Mária Orovčíková maria.orovcik...@gmail.com
wrote:
Sucess thanks so much
Ramy moustafa saber
Musicc instructor at:
faculty of musical education
music arranger and sound engineer
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 4, 2014, at 6:28 AM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote:
At a certain level, you can't add to the height of your castle any
I've been able to get most games through Pro Football Radio and Live
Scores. Even if I don't get the game, I can still keep up with the
scores. I recall being able to listen to the post season in that app
and perhaps even the Superbowl. I don't recall off hand if I got the
Superbowl with it last
Well, for blind users, it does a lot of things in one app. IF YOU HAVE IT,
YOU REALLY DON'T NEED ANYTHING ELSE. OTHER SOLUTIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU COBBLE
TWO OR MORE APPS
together to get the same functionality. But it may not be an option for
those who are cash strapped.
Andy
-Original
Since I updated NFL Mobile I am unable to listen to games with NFL Audio Pass.
The reason I believe this is happening is, that I can’t select an audio source.
There appears to be a “select source” button, but I can’t make a selection. I
can tell, because the play and stop buttons are dimmed,
I noticed this with a game a few weeks ago, but I was still able to get
the default feed, which was the home team. If you're not getting any
feed at all, did you purchase a subscription that included the playoffs?
I know I don't bother, since I know all of the playoff games will be on TV.
On
I deleted all of the emails that listed who produced the narration for the
movie reading app. www.moviereading.com did not give me any information. What
is the description producers web site.
Thanks in advance.
Tom Frank
vermont...@gmail.com
--
You received this message because you are
Hi all,
I am wondering what is the difference between the notemaster light and the
payed version? For that matter what is the advantage of using it over the
regular notes app. I am looking for a good notetaking app that allows for
extensive notetaking in meetings etc.
Thanks.
--
You received
Hi all.
Is a way to if for example, I have a folder with some music and some videos. I
add this folder with the whole content to the iTunes library. Ok, until here is
fine. But later If I add another library to this library, for example more
videos, or more songs, is a way to make that iTunes
This may be the issue, because the regular subscription does not cover the
playoffs.
Andy
-Original Message-
From: Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 3:18 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: NFL Audio Pass
I noticed this with a game a few weeks ago, but
Yes, just like what Sieghard said. Also, when you said keys and buttons will be
in different places, in some cse it will be different places. for example, you
got twice as much space on the keyboard than on the iphone if not more, and the
gab between apps will be wider from one to another.
Some
Here's a link to solo DX.
Also, some others on the list have been wondering when the movie reading app
will have more movie tracks. according to the solo dx Twitter and Facebook
pages, we consumers are supposed to notify the movie distributors that we want
more audio tracks to be provided
Hi, I got the IPad Air for Christmas. I'm still learning about it. The
keyboard, in particular, is somewhat different from the keyboard on my
IPhone. For example, the at-sign (@) is next to the M on the Letters
keyboard. And, the location of the indicator for how much the IPad is
charged is on the
So we’re supposed to do their work for them?
Andy
From: Amy
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 3:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Movie reading web site
Here's a link to solo DX.
Also, some others on the list have been wondering when the movie reading app
will have more movie
You would have needed the season Plus subscription or you would have to pay for
postseason now.
As for me, I've never managed to get audiopass to work in nfl mobile though it
works fine on my Mac. I only seem to be able to get the National radio feed
when I tap audio. I figured I must be doing
All I know is that I check the movie reading app at least once a week to see if
they have added more movies. :( Unfortunately, there is still only that one
movie. I had no idea we were supposed to let them know if we want more movies.
How was I supposed to know that? I was so excited about this
The Lite version only allows you a limited number of notes. Note Master
let's you organize notes into categories, has some limited markup
ability (such as lists and headings), syncs with Google Drive and
DropBox, supports documents in MS Office and Google Docs formats and so
on. You can find
On the page http://solo-dx.com/movie_reading/index.html it actually says:
MovieReading app?
The movie studios and distributors make the decision of what audio
description and caption files to release on the MovieReading app. Your
voice counts, so if there is a particular title you would like
The question is how to put a playlist or other individual songs on the iPhone.
I put a playlist on my wife's iPhone last night by checking the playlist and
activating the apply button. I have been trying to do the same process again
but can't get to that view where ach song or playlist has a
I am gettingthe exact same thing. I double tap select source and
nothing happens. if anyone has a solution, I would love to hear it.
for now, having to listen on the computer.
On 1/4/2014 6:03 PM, Richard Ring wrote:
Since I updated NFL Mobile I am unable to listen to games with NFL
Audio
Hi all.
I am looking for air play in iTunes. I understand that I got it off, and I am
needing turn it on, but I can't find it. Apple tech support says where is
located it, but I can't get there using jaws. Any body knows how get there?
thanks
Pablo
--
You received this message because you are
Hi listers,
I’ve had my Ipod Touch for about two months and have been fairly successful
with most of what I’ve tried. However, I recently purchased Voice dream Reader
and have not been able to add additional voices. I should say that I have U.S.
English voice Heather which came preinstalled
I definitely have the playoff subscription included.
On 1/4/2014 6:18 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote:
I noticed this with a game a few weeks ago, but I was still able to
get the default feed, which was the home team. If you're not getting
any feed at all, did you purchase a subscription that
Do you not have a TV? The games are on NBC.
Andy
From: Nicki Keck
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 6:06 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: NFL Audio Pass
I am gettingthe exact same thing. I double tap select source and nothing
happens. if anyone has a solution, I would love to
dear all. can someone please remind what is the bluetooth keyboard command for
turniing screen curtain on and off?
thanks for your response.
Sent from my iPod
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google
Group.
Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing
Hello All,
I have to say I missed Philomena when it was in the theaters unfortunately! I
agree that I do wish they'd make more movies available to us, even if they were
an in app purchase.
For full disclosure, I'm a partial, and for years I've sat close to the screen
when I went to the
Of course I do, but they don't give as much play by play on TV so it's
harder to follow the game. that's why I got audiopass.
On 1/4/2014 9:19 PM, Andy Baracco wrote:
Do you not have a TV? The games are on NBC.
Andy
*From:* Nicki Keck mailto:jesusgir...@gmail.com
*Sent:* Saturday, January 04,
am still wating for our theaiter to show the movie Philomena sothat I can
use the app!!! I to wish that they would make more movies with
description.from Mich.
- Original Message -
From: Katey Glass katey...@gmail.com
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 10:07
Hi listers,
Can anyone remind me of the name of the handwriting practice app discussed in
recent months. I didn’t get it at the time and can’t seem to find it now. Many
thanks.
Susan
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google
Group.
Post a new message to
Which app do you prefer and why?
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google
Group.
Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com.
Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting
http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/.
MBraille, no contest.
•BrailleTouch lack grade 2 support for engligh
•BrailleTouch has not been updated in quite some time, and tweets and emails to
the developer seem to go ignored
•MBraille supports dot commands, so you can call, skype, FaceTime, email,
tweet, post to Facebook, and do much
Hello Susan,
The name of the handwriting practice app is DoItWrite.
• DoItWrite ($1.99) by Michael Kannard
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doitwrite/id742211884?mt=8
There's a good AppleVis podcast on this app:
http://bit.ly/1i6ge2z
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
On Saturday, January 4, 2014 5:37:29
Hi Sieghard,
I haven't been sleeping, but I've been in sort of another world but, don't
worry, I've landed back from minus 40º. My brain was frozen
Ron Danvers
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Sieghard Weitzel
Sent:
Someone asked about the cost of this technology. Both the MovieReading app,
along with the description tracks, or 1 track thus far, also free. I intend to
make my voice heard to spur the addition of more film description tracks. It
would seem to me however, that any film that reaches the
yes I agree with that any movie that comes to the movies with description
should be added to the app for sure. I also think that that same logic should
apply to DVD and other forms of home media. to date Warner brothers are the
only studio who offer there movies with description in the
A few tweets from Twitter by movie reading and solo DX
@Armstrong25 Distributors are the ones who decide if their movie will go on the
app. If you want more titles available, let them know!
3:22pm Dec 31, 2013
.@pfhj2000 And as to what movies go on the app, right now the distributor
chooses.
Hi I to would like to know what the name of it was to please. I seem to
remember it was by drackonus entertainment. from Mich.
- Original Message -
From: susan
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 10:37 PM
Subject: handwriting app
Hi listers,
Hi All,
AudioStretch, a very good iOS app that lets you change playback speed without
changing pitch of audio files, is on sale today for $0.99. This is an
excellent app, which is also AudioBus compatible, but you're going to have to
label playback control and speed/pitch adjustment buttons,
MBraille without question. BrailleTouch was the first app, and worked quite
well when it was the only option. As has been stated previously, BrailleTouch
does not appear to be updated on a regular basis, if at all. The ability to
write in contracted braille offered by MBraille is the single
Esther,
Thank you very much for this.
Susan
-Original Message-
From: Esther
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 10:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: handwriting app
Hello Susan,
The name of the handwriting practice app is DoItWrite.
• DoItWrite ($1.99) by Michael Kannard
Is this an in-app purchase?
***
When you give unto others whether or not they give to you in return, It
matters not for your job is Complete and your rewards forthcoming.
- Original Message -
From: Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday,
Yes!
-Original Message-
From: Robert Doc Wright
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 9:32 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Seeing Eye GPS adds monthly subscription
Is this an in-app purchase?
***
When you give unto others whether or not they give to you in return, It
My favorite ability in MBraille, and the defining reason I bought it, is its
ability to edit text.
Arnold Schmidt
- Original Message -
From: Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 10:40 PM
Subject: Re: M braille or braille touch
MBraille most definitely.
When BrailleTouch first came on the scene it was fine, but you could only type
in grade one braille. They only had one update to the App, but I do believe
that the developers had the best of intentions.
MBraille is wonderful because grade two braille can be used. I use
The only thing I am surprised about is that there have been no additions to
this app at all since it’s release.
I am sure that at least some have made an effort to have their voice heard but
nothing is new. I downloaded it out of curiosity, but rarely get to the movies
so haven’t really had
The question is how to put a playlist or other individual songs on the iPhone.
I put a playlist on my wife's iPhone last night by checking the playlist and
activating the apply button. I have been trying to do the same process again
but can't get to that view where ach song or playlist
94 matches
Mail list logo
