Voice Dream reader and protected content

Listers, Can I listen to protected ebooks like e-pub or protected pdf files in Voice Dream Reader? Many thanks Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concer

Re: AccessNote is now free - this is not a limited time offer

That's good that its now free, as it should have always been. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 4, 2014, at 2:19 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Hello, > > After answering David's question about AccessNote and whether it was free > for a limited time or whether it was now just a free a

Re: MSS hardware accessory stand & EZwazes: mobile delivery service — anything/everything…

May be someone wishes to make a quick buck? ___ If you receive this message from kgli...@icloud.com, for a personal response, please send an E-mail to kawa...@me.com > On 6 Jul 2014, at 06:27 am, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Hi Kevin, > > You seem to be tied in with this Mobile Scanni

Re: NFB app?

It best work with the I phone 6 as that is what I'm getting next. Kawal. On 5 Jul 2014, at 14:54, Russ Kiehne wrote: > And I would be interested in knowing how well this app will work with my 5th > generation ipod touch or my ipad mini? I don't have an iphone. > > On 7/4/2014 9:17 PM, Sieghar

Re: KNFB Reader App

Apple does not allow trials, do they? I thought that has been a long-standing Apple policy. So if there is no trial, it is not KN FB's fault. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2014, at 1:52 PM, "Andy Baracco" wrote: > > The demo was impressive, but the reading material was preselected and

Re: finding the settings option using the xm radio app from the i phone

At the bottom of the SiriusXM app there is a row of buttons. I select one of these and perform a 3-finger swipe from right to left. The settings button is the last one on that row. Randy On Jul 6, 2014, at 2:09 PM, 'Candy Lowe' via VIPhone wrote: > Could you let me know exactly what you are t

Re: KNFB Reader App

$99? That's laughable and sad at the same time. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 2:04 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: > It was announced that the KNFB Reader app for the iPhone will cost $99 and > will be available by the end of August. > Andy > I'm not wearing a diaper, so don'

Re: KNFB Reader App

I don't think speed is the only issue here. If it really can do PowerPoint slides, as they claim, and if it gets better results is it so picky, then it would probably be worth for some people. I have never had good results with an OCR app on my phone. If I could get decent results with this app,

girafe scanner stand

Hi all, Does anybody on the list have the giraffe, stand that is suppose to help get good scans when using a phone? I'm familiar with standscan, but I have to say, the thought of paying 50 bucks for cardboard is not particularly thrilling. Has anybody compared the giraffe with the standscan? I'

Re: KNFB Reader App

Totally agreed. And it may just go free like access note, LOL Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Betty Emmons wrote: > for that price it better do tha laundry, wash the dishes and clean the house. > while I'm thinking of it maybe drive me where I want to go. > Bet

Re: KNFB Reader App

Yes but my gosh, access note was overpriced, and under featured. Look, you have to have a bluetooth keyboard or braille display to even get all the "benefits" that it offers. It doesn't open pdf files, it doesn't open epub files, my gosh its terrible! Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Ju

Importing Garageband projects from my Mac to my I phone.

Hello. I want to know how I can import my Garage band project from my Mac to my I phone please? I hope I'm not being moderated as I've sent no spam. Kawal. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default

Re: KNFB Reader App

I will never buy an app the price of my iPod. Ever. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:10 PM, Richard Turner wrote: > If it was $30 I might consider it if other demos show equal results in speed > and accuracy, but $99? They must be on some pretty amazing drugs to think

Re: KNFB Reader App

It better be able to read handwriting, large-print, any written printed text, and even braille. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 6:08 PM, Feliciano G wrote: > If the application can do well from about 20 feet, I assume that it would do > very well from 6 to 10 inches a

Re: KNFB Reader App

That one of the points I've wanted to make with my novel-sized posts on the mac and Apple. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 8, 2014, at 4:42 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of > the wheel in this case the KNFB

Re: KNFB Reader App

will it do real time ocr? On 7/7/2014 4:48 PM, Fred Olver wrote: It will be available in late August. Fred Olver - Original Message - From: "Becky" To: Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 5:24 PM Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App Hi all When will you be able to purchase this app? Vecky Sabo Sen

How easy is the app to use? was RE: KNFB Reader App

Hi. I have a question about this app, and more specificly how it worked on other devices in the past. I've heard it compared to other mainstream OCR apps on the iPhone. I'd like to hear from KNFB users who have used this app on other devices. How easy was it to use on these devices, and if y

Re: Square card reader

Lois, Did you experiment with a splitter to find out if you could use a headset with the square reader and have speech output through it? On Friday, April 18, 2014 6:31:48 AM UTC-4, Lois B wrote: > I did some expensive experimenting yesterday to see how the square reader > worked with blue t

Re: KNFB Reader App

Then why on Earth don't we talk to the debs of text-grabber and all? Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 8, 2014, at 4:48 AM, Michael Malver wrote: > But it might be apples and oranges. > Knfb reader is supposed to have text editing abilities in addition to > scanning abilities. I certa

Re: KNFB Reader App

Hi, As someone else said: they have iPod touch; what if there are no podcasts etc using those? What about older iPhones? Let's hope there will be info on what it will work with. I used and loved it on N86 and would be willing to buy it provided I find it will do something better than what's al

Adjusting the Speaking Rate of VoiceOver

Hi, This should be a straightforward thing. How do I adjust the Speech Rate of VoiceOver? If I do it in Settings | General | Accessibility | Voiceover, by double-tapping on Speaking Rate, Adjustable, and then "swipe up or down with one finger to adjust the value", all that happens then is tha

Re: Problem with Skype

I've seen this issue when making video calls. I'm wondering if that might be what is going on here?... Thanks, Cara :) --- iOS design and development - LookTel.com --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara On J

Re: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.

Hi yes I to agree I would be intiristed in if this will come to markit and the price it will cost. - Original Message - From: Anthony Vece To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 1:57 PM Subject: RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. Hi L

Re: Skype update and removing contacts

yes, but you will be asked to enter your pass code it you have not entered it within the allotted time such as 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 4 hours. Launch pass code and look around. I have been doing this since I began using my iDevice. . Joseph - Original Message - Fr

Re: KNFB Reader App

It's definitely possible to do this, developers on Android do it all the time, it's just a matter of whether Apple is willing to do it. For that price, I would also want a demo first. Original message: I do somewhat agree with you, Alex, if an app is that expensive some sort of trial is defini

RE: KNFB Reader App

They would get more yield out of the app by doing a month to month subscription model or another in-app purchase structure instead of the one-shot deal. That and considering the targeted market (Which the NFB should be well aware of), they would most likely be able to reach a wider base of paid c

RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.

Hi Lucy; I also wish they still made the Optacon. It is an amazing device. However; I'm sure there is politics involved. Anthony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 9:50 AM To: vip

RE: KNFB Reader App

That's an incongruous statement on their part. The 4S's camera has the same number of pixels as the 5S. Sure the cameras in the new iPhone models have marginally improved, but the improvements haven't been anything substantial. Much less important if you're just tryign to scan documents and not tak

RE: Skype update and removing contacts

Sieghard; If you have a pass code set, will this still work? I'm confused. Anthony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and remov

Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB

Could u plug in your original charger rather than using the cable that came with power backup? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 12:00 PM, "Jim Fettgather" wrote: > The strange thing is, charging does not begin after that message is > displayed, at least on my unit. > I wonder if the pr

I Password.

Hi all Have any of you used iPassword? What does it mean by field password? How do you use it? I looked in the help file, but it just gave me visual stuff. Any help would be appreciated. Jenn Sent from my iPad -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All

Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB

The strange thing is, charging does not begin after that message is displayed, at least on my unit. I wonder if the problem could be in the provided cable that comes with the unit? -Original Message- From: Pete Nalda Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.

hi lucy, thanks for sending this. it sounds very interesting. i did a while ago hear that there was something like that coming out. if it will be affordable who can tell. best si -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list ar

RE: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos"

Ioana, if you heard the same sound for recording and for pause, how would you know which you were actually doing if you didn't remember and got off by one? I would think that if Apple wanted to do this, there would be a different sound, say two dings for record, and one ding for pause. Neal

Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB

That comes up for me when charging with said battery pack as well. I just ignore it. Egun On, Lagunak (Basque for "G'Day, Mates Louie P "Pete" Nalda Www.myspace.com/musikonalda Www.facebook.com/lpnalda Www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Jul 8, 2014, at 8:45 AM, Jim Fettgather w

RE: KNFB Reader App

Hi Christopher, Well said and one could also make the point that if a blind specific app has extra features which the main stream app does not have that maybe the developer of the main stream app might be encouraged to add similar features if his/her app already had most of what the blind person n

RE: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB

Are you using an original or Apple certified cable with this? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Fettgather Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 6:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (Whit

RE: KNFB Reader App

I do somewhat agree with you, Alex, if an app is that expensive some sort of trial is definitely a good idea. I do, however, also think Apple should change their policy and figure out a way for people to Test Drive an app so to speak. They announced this ne wthing where developers can create a vide

Re: KNFB Reader App

I agree, my ipod touch only has a 5mp camera. This is why I would like to try before I buy. From what they said in the demo, it won't work as well with older iphones. From what I understand, this is because the older iphones don't have the higher quality camera like the newest ones. On 7/8/

Re: KNFB Reader App

I know where you are coming from, and certainly there are ways of (sort of) testing the app before making the purchase. What gets me is the attitude; they are asking for $100 up front, with little chance of a refund, yet plenty of models exist that would let users try before buying. Instead of a

RE: download backup from icloud to my windows PC

I would recommend that you call Apple Accessibility and ask for help with this. The number is 1-877-204-3930. I assume you are in the United States? If not you could use Skype to call this toll free number at no cost. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.co

RE: Skype update and removing contacts

Yes, any notification you double tap before you unlock your phone will take you straight into the app once the phone is unlocked. If you don't lock your phone with a passcode/fingerprint Skype would open right away from the lock screen if you were to double tap a Skype notification. Regards, S

Re: KNFB Reader App

My question would be, does text grabber work like openbook? It doesn't matter how the document is orientated and still read it to you? I would assume that KNFB reader works like openbook? On 7/8/2014 2:48 AM, Michael Malver wrote: But it might be apples and oranges. Knfb reader is supposed t

Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB

Try another usb cable. That way you don't fault the unit. Regards, cca Feliciano Sent from the Super-iPhone > On Jul 8, 2014, at 6:45 AM, "Jim Fettgather" wrote: > > Hello list. > > I have just received this particular external battery pack, but when > connecting it to iPhone 5S

Re: KNFB Reader App

Alex, there is no doubt that having a demo for individuals to test would be ideal. And if enough people push forward and put enough pressure on an FB, perhaps it will happen. I also believe that wow a lot of us will not buy this app the first comes out. A lot of people on this list will. We can

Re: KNFB Reader App

I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as

Re: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos"

Hi all, Here is what's happening with the 2 finger double tap in voice memos in ios 7: When you first perform this action it starts recording and you hear a ding. If you do it again you hear no sound. This made me and probably others assume it did not pause the recording, since in earlier versio

Re: KNFB Reader App

Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone > O

Re: KNFB Reader App

Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a "freemium" app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars

RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.

The Optacon is great! Wish they still made them. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 9:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. Thanks Lucy for sharin

USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB

Hello list. I have just received this particular external battery pack, but when connecting it to iPhone 5S, the message that comes up states that this particular device is not certified and nay not work correctly. One time when connecting it, it did make the typical charging sound, but most of th

RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.

Thanks Lucy for sharing this. This sounds very promising. Reminds me of the OPTACON shrunk down to one finger size with speech output. It will be very interesting to see if it comes to market and at what price. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:vip

Re: Copying A Message Conversation

Yes you can do this. First open the conversation . Next go to the message and then switch the rotor to actions. Next swipe to more and double tap on it. Next double tap on all the messages in the conversation and then double tap forward. If you want to email it to you're self then switch the

Re: KNFB Reader App

I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with

Re: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.

I definitely want one, Lol. I am curious to see how this will work and what the price will be when it hits. Thanks for this Lucy and take care guys. On Jul 8, 2014, at 8:16 AM, "dan Thompson" wrote: > Hi Lucy, > Thanks many times for sharing this encouraging bit of information. I will > keep

RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.

Hi Lucy, Thanks many times for sharing this encouraging bit of information. I will keep watching the development of this device. Thanks again. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:09 AM To: viphone@

Copying A Message Conversation

Hi friends, I have a message conversation list which consists of several individual messages. Is there a way that I can either forward the whole conversation to someone as a text message or take a copy of the conversation so that I can email it to myself or something? Many thanks in anticipat

RE: Phoning From A Text Message

That works perfectly, thank you very much indeed, much faster way of calling someone if they message you rather than having to close down messages and go in to the contacts etc. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: 20 June 2014 22

MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.

MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time Tuesday - 7/8/2014, 5:06am ET Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving t

Re: KNFB Reader App

If this were true then the accessibility products we had in the 70's and 80's would have kept products like VoiceOver and the iPhone from being developed. Also, there are hundreds of thousands of apps in the App Store and quite a few OCR solutions. Just because a product exists to satisfy a de

Re: KNFB Reader App

Hi, You can certainly edit text using both Prizmo and TextGrabber. You can also export/copy your text and put it elsewhere and edit it there, four example, in the Notes app or in an email. For me, who has always been a Prizmo/TextGrabber fan, the dealbreaker would be if: KNFB reader is much much

Re: download backup from icloud to my windows PC

Hi, The product in this http://www.recovery-transfer.com/about/restore-data-from-icloud-backup.html article claims to be able to do it but it's inaccessible. If you're hoping for your photos, as per my message yesterday you will unfortunately be disappointed. Cheers, Ben. On 7/8/14, Steve Man w

RE: KNFB Reader App

But it might be apples and oranges. Knfb reader is supposed to have text editing abilities in addition to scanning abilities. I certainly can't edit text with text detective. Can it be done with text grabber? In other words, though it is an app for the blind, it may have a feature set that makes it

download backup from icloud to my windows PC

hello all listers I want to get my backup from Icloud because my iphone has been stolen is there any way to download 4gb from Icloud thanks -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any q

Re: KNFB Reader App

Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps acce

Re: transfare my photos from my icloud to PC

the main reasone my iphone has stolen and I want to download my photos also I tried with icloud control banel but I get nothing therefore I want to get the backup file it is about 4gb is there any way to do that On 7/7/14, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote: > Hi, > > Why do you want to do this? I had t

RE: Skype update and removing contacts

I also have a 5S iPhone and touch id function is active. So, what you do is to double the skype icon on the lock screen first, before you hide it using your fingerprint. Is that right? Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: v

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