'Phorm' Case Adds Morphing Tactile Keyboard to iPad Mini - Mac Rumors

2015-02-12 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
A very interesting technology already available for preorder that makes a fluid containing screen protector shape physical buttons on ipad mini screen. They say they have plans for iphone cases too. http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/12/phorm-morphing-ipad-mini-keyboard/ Sent from my iPhone

RE: [Bulk] Be my eyes?

2015-02-12 Thread Lizand Sammie
Well, I don't know if this makes a difference, but the Be my Eyes App is optimized for the iPhone 5 on up. I hope this helps. Liz Ulrich and Leader dog sammie Grace Harbor Church Prayer chain coordinator HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ELIZABETH.ULRICH.1 -- The following information

Re: My podcast on the Zoom IQ6 stereo microphone is now up

2015-02-12 Thread Fanus
Thanks, Neal, I found it but unfortunately the phone cover is so thick that even without this piece of plastic it does not go in far enough to make contact. I was hoping not to take the cover off every time I want to do a recording. I am now trying to find a male to female lightning cable.

RE: Update on USB Extension Cable and This Accessory May Not Be Supported Issue

2015-02-12 Thread Alan Lemly
Hi Sieghard, Are those cables you're referencing longer lightning cables? Sounds like they must be based on your Amazon Basics description. If so, have you used them with an iPhone 6 since this problem only began with my new iPhone 6? Thanks. Alan -Original Message- From:

RE: Amazon echo iOS app

2015-02-12 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi Mary. Yes, I received my Amazon Echo a few days ago. The Echo app for the most part is accessible. The only issue I'm seeing is that it's a little funky about updating the screen. It's one of those deals where you might tap on settings for example, but those options don't show up right away

I cannot say enough good things about Apple Accessibility.

2015-02-12 Thread Lizand Sammie
Well, yesterday I upgraded from an iPhone 4S to the 6+, and the process was relatively painless, except I lost all of my purchased ring tones when I synced the phone to iTunes on my computer. I called Apple Accessibility, and I talked with a very nice man who helped me retrieve all of my ring

RE: My podcast on the Zoom IQ6 stereo microphone is now up

2015-02-12 Thread Neal Ewers
Yes, this is still a bit of a problem. You don’t gain that much space. It will only work on thin cases. I suppose if they made it much longer and you had a thin case, it could be less secure in that the microphone would not fit snuggly against the bottom of the case or phone. They would have to

Re: CNET

2015-02-12 Thread Brian Hansen
This has been happening for me ever since the release of iOS 8. It only seems to be happening when Voice-Over is turned on. I've reported it to Apple, but it still keeps happening with each iOS update that's released. Blessings, Brian On Feb 12, 2015, at 10:09 AM, 'Ming' via VIPhone

Re: what do these do?

2015-02-12 Thread RobH.
Pages=MS'Word, Numbers=XL, Keynote=Frontpage or the MS'presentation type app that now escapes me. iMovie is self-explanintory really. I shovel all that under utilities, or create another obscure folder to hide them in. - Original Message - From: goshawk on horseback

Re: TapTapSee

2015-02-12 Thread Sandratomkins
just a suggestion: for those who find tap tap See to be a useful app, do try be my eyes.it is free and doesn't depend upon your ability to take adequate photographs. just a thought, Sandy Sent from my iPhone On 11 Feb 2015, at 15:20, Debbie Downey debdow...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: I had

Re: iCloud Junk/Spam Mail

2015-02-12 Thread carol . pearson29
Than'ks Christopher for this additional information. Yes, I know I use my Googlemail address for this list, but use iCloud for other things, and it was that address to which I referred. I know how to handle Google spam, but iCloud wasn't letting me play ball, hence my question; but eventually

Re: Sonos and the Tidal music service

2015-02-12 Thread Craig Werner
Sieghard is right: unless you have high-end equipment, you may not realize a great benefit if you subscribe to TIDAL. However, one point to their advantage is that the TIDAL app is the only music service app I know of that boasts VoiceOver support in its product description in the App Store.

Question about navigation in Voice Dream Writer

2015-02-12 Thread Wayne Merritt
Greetings. I am thinking about getting VDW. I have heard that you can use the app to navigate between sentences and paragraphs within a text file and other document types. How is this accomplished if the VO rodar is not used? I am looking for a better way to navigate a text file with a Braille

Re: deleteing a app I don't want

2015-02-12 Thread Charles Rivard
There are some apps that come already loaded on the phone. If this is one of them, it cannot be removed. I'm thinking that the podcast app is one of those. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2015, at 3:35 PM, Lori Dent loriand...@ohiohills.com wrote: Hi all, I went to settings, then

Re: Question about navigation in Voice Dream Writer

2015-02-12 Thread Wayne Merritt
Thanks Anna. If I used the outline navigation method with my Braille display, does that work well for navigating through the text? It sounds like, from your description, if I use the first method and then flick left with the braille display that my focus would be taken to the next text that I

Re: Will Upgrading an iPhone 5 to iOS 8 Cause Sluggish Responsiveness?

2015-02-12 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
Hi, It's going to be slower because it's a newer operating system. I haven't used 7 on a 5 so can't really compare, but I have used one running 8 and to me it's still usable. Cheers, Ben. On 2/12/15, Craig Werner coffeeb...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, everyone. I have a 16GB iPhone 5 running iOS

RE: Editing iTunes Music Information In the Get Info Dialog Box

2015-02-12 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Thanks, Sieghard. So, if, after changing the Song Title, say I then want to change the Artist. How do I get from the first field edited to another? And, then, of course, make sure the changes are saved as edited in iTunes. Thanks, Keith From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Will Upgrading an iPhone 5 to iOS 8 Cause Sluggish Responsiveness?

2015-02-12 Thread Craig Werner
Hello, everyone. I have a 16GB iPhone 5 running iOS 7.1.2 with about 6.8 GB free, and I'm on the edge of upgrading it to the latest iOS 8 version. The only concern holding me back is worry about sluggish response. If I upgrade, will commands be executed more slowly? I keep only one or two apps

Re: Question about navigation in Voice Dream Writer

2015-02-12 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Wayne, You have a couple of options for navigating. If you flick through the items on screen, you find the document text and then several controls. The first control moves the cursor; flick down to move forward, or flick up to move backward. The second control determines how far you move

Re: I cannot say enough good things about Apple Accessibility.

2015-02-12 Thread Charles Rivard
Playfully beat on Sammie's ribs and pull the puppy tail for me, or give Sammie a pet. It sure is good to hear an Email with nothing but positive praise. I agree with you about their service. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are!

Re: what do these do?

2015-02-12 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I'm not running one of these new fangled iPhones, so I haven't used these apps myself. Based on the discussions on this list, though blind people are definitely using Pages successfully. I've also heard people reporting mixed success with Numbers. I haven't heard that any blind people are

RE: Will Upgrading an iPhone 5 to iOS 8 Cause Sluggish Responsiveness?

2015-02-12 Thread SSEric
The only real slowdown I've noticed is when hitting the home key from within an app and the home screen speaking. There have been a few occasions when I have turned off speech and asked someone to do something and it worked a lot better. For example, reading the list of recently released titles

Re: Will Upgrading an iPhone 5 to iOS 8 Cause Sluggish Responsiveness?

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
The only sluggishness I've found on my iPhone 5 is when returning to the Home Screen. Sometimes, there's a delay of a few seconds before things work again. Safari also freezes up from time to time, but for me, that's nothing new in iOS8. Please refer to www.applevis.com for the current bug list

RE: copytrens shelbee free

2015-02-12 Thread Jim Ruby
No, itunes 12 will only keep one backup per phone while the other can keep several and in a folder of your choice. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 11:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: copytrens shelbee free

2015-02-12 Thread Jim Ruby
I did not look hard enough for the price and I thought to just use it for backups was free. Did not want to run installer until I found this information out since it is an online installer. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent:

Re: Update on USB Extension Cable and This Accessory May Not Be Supported Issue

2015-02-12 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I don't like the practice, but I don't see how it could be made illegal. Companies have the right to use proprietary components. Companies can also void warranties if approved peripherals aren't used. Apple doesn't have a monopoly on smart phones, and if you want a smart phone that uses an

Re: Will Upgrading an iPhone 5 to iOS 8 Cause Sluggish Responsiveness?

2015-02-12 Thread Christopher Chaltain
There's no reason a newer operating system has to be slower. In fact, performance improvements are often included in releases of newer software. Dot releases of both IOS 7 and IOS 8 have included performance improvements. On 02/12/2015 04:34 PM, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote: Hi, It's going to be

Verizon plan price drips

2015-02-12 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Hi, I just talked to Verizon at 800-922-0204 and they reduced my monthly plan charge ;by $10 per month. I called and asked for this because I heard on some national news broadcast earlier this week that Verizon was doing this, but that customers needed to call and ask for this. I called and

List view inaccessible in transit app and contact info question

2015-02-12 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
Hi all, I'm trying to contact the developer of transit app and cannot find any info about a contact form or other way to get to them. Does any of you know where to write to? I want to look at a planned trip in list view but vo does not speek each leg of the trip. Thanks for your help,

Re: [Bulk] Be my eyes?

2015-02-12 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Andrew and others, Another thing to keep in mind is that the app does not activate the flash so there needs to be lots of light for the person to see with the camera. I had a person tell me they could not see even though a over head light was on. When I turned on another brighter

getting rid of a subscription and possibly starting another

2015-02-12 Thread Jessica Barr
Hi all, I would like to cancel my subscription to Slacker Radio, since they don't seem to be willing to make their app accessible again, and possibly resubscribe to Pandora. Could someone tell me how to do this? I don't currently have a computer, so will need instructions on how to do this

Re: Will Upgrading an iPhone 5 to iOS 8 Cause Sluggish Responsiveness?

2015-02-12 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
Hi, There's no reason why a new OS *has* to be slower no, but anyone who has used two operating systems on an iDevice that isn't the latest and greatest will tell you that performance has decreased. Had the OP been talking about going from 8.0 to 8.1.3 for arguments sake then my response would

Re: Will Upgrading an iPhone 5 to iOS 8 Cause Sluggish Responsiveness?

2015-02-12 Thread Christopher Chaltain
OK, fare enough, but you seemed to be making a blanket statement and even admitted that you hadn't moved from IOS 7 to IOS 8 on an iPhone 5 yourself. I've seen people talk about a performance hit on the 4S, and I've mentioned this myself, but I haven't really seen anyone talking about a step

Re: what do these do?

2015-02-12 Thread Christopher Chaltain
These used to be paid apps that Apple is now including with newer iPhones. I think this started with the iPhone 5 or the iPhone 5s. iMovie allows you to record and organize your movie collection. The other three apps are part of Apple's office suite, Pages for documents, Numbers for spread

Re: google automatic speech

2015-02-12 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Don, there's your problem, you need to say OK Google, not Hey Google. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org On 12/02/2015, at 7:14 pm, Donald Bishop w6...@donbishop.org wrote: no, I’m saying “hey google”. But maybe my

Re: Update on USB Extension Cable and This Accessory May Not Be Supported Issue

2015-02-12 Thread Charles Rivard
What I was saying is exactly what you're pointing out. Other posters are saying, I think, that Apple puts the chip into their cables while other manufacturers do not, thus causing the error to be triggered. But that would create so many complaints that it would really cause a ruckus. --- Be

Re: Query about VoiceOver related sounders going silent

2015-02-12 Thread Regina Alvarado
Robin, this is what I was referring to a couple of days ago. I will do nothing different and suddenly some of the sounds that indicate opening, closing, of an app or reply menu in email will be gone. I can find nothing to start it and I have no control when the sounds reappear. I have noted,

Re: Query about VoiceOver related sounders going silent

2015-02-12 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Lisa, Well, I checked on this price reduction that I just told you about. Now I'm pretty excited. They gave me $10 off our data plan as well as another $15 off one of our lines because it is out of contract meaning that is eligible for an upgrade. So I wound up getting $25 per month off of

Re: Query about VoiceOver related sounders going silent

2015-02-12 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I’m confused who is Lisa and what does this have to do with my question (bemused look)? thanks for the clarification. I hope I haven’t missed something. Robin From: Les Kriegler Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 9:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Query about VoiceOver

Re: playing WMA audio book files from Overdrive on Iphones

2015-02-12 Thread Michaelgo
On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 4:37:02 PM UTC-7, Dan Beaver wrote: Hi, Has anyone tried to play audio book files that are in the WMA format on an IPhone? Overdrive told me the IPhone is not wma compatible when I tried to transfer them using overdrive. When I moved them over

KNFB and stands

2015-02-12 Thread eden
HI, I use my braille device or bluetooth keyboard to maneuver my screens on the IPhone because of dexterity issues. I b bbought the KnFB reader not thinking about the fact that I can't really hold the phone and press a key on the keyboard. Can someone recommend a good stand, and how would

new member intro

2015-02-12 Thread Michelle Scott
Hi, My name is Michelle. I was visually impared until i was 4 years old, then i went blind as i was growing up. First i had to wear glasses then i wnt light perception. I am 26 years old and love technology like iPhone. Take care, Michelle. -- The following information is important for all

Re: phone

2015-02-12 Thread Michelle Scott
Hi all, I noticed that with siri that i would use siri and sometimes i would bearly get it to let me talk when i am sending a text message or calling . Take care, Michelle On Feb 10, 2015, at 9:38 AM, Deidre Muccio deim...@verizon.net wrote: Hello I'm having trouble getting the keyboard

Deleting a contact using the messenger app

2015-02-12 Thread Terri Elliott
Hi. I have two names of a person in my messenger app. The first name isn't the right one and the second name of that person is the right one to send messages too. Is there a way to get rid of the first name that isn't right from the messenger app? Thanks. Terri -- The following

RE: Fw: iTunes 12.1 fix

2015-02-12 Thread Mike O'Brien
Hi If iTunes 12.1 had never been installed, is it still necessary to uninstall the earlier version of iTunes before installing the fix? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Re: how to copy a phone number

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
Depends where it is. I normally copy it from an email or text by using the text selection commands, then the Edit menu will appear in the rotor. Failing that, get VoiceOver to say the number, and quickly perform a copy last spoken phrase to clipboard command by tapping three fingers four times.

Re: Sending Mail When Away From Home

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
This sounds like a limitation of your email provider. When I had a local provider, we had the same problem for some years, until they eventually enabled the feature. The first step would be to go to your provider's website, or call their support number, and double check that all your SMTP

Pronounciation.

2015-02-12 Thread Anthony Vece
Hi Everyone; I noticed that on my iPhone 5s with iOS 8.13, voiceover is pronouncing words in a different way. I'm using the standard USA English language. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. Anthony Sent from my Verizon iPhone 5s! -- The following information is important for all members of

Recommendations for a New Bank?

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
Hi all, Sorry if you're getting this multiple times, I'm sending it to the three lists I'm on. I need a new bank. I currently use TD Bank, and their site and app are accessible enough. The problems are: 1. I can only view six months of account history, and the PDF statements they provide for

reading bookshare books

2015-02-12 Thread eden
Ok, i like reading most of the time in braille, but for those times when my hands are tired, I like to read with voice, and i want to read m y bookshare books, but I absolutely can't stand most of the normal voices I have heard. I am seeking a program with exceptionally close to human speech.

Craigslist?

2015-02-12 Thread Kim Samco
Hi, Do any of you have a favorite app for Craigslist? Thanks Kim Sent from my iPhone -- 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 concerns about the running of this

Re: newby with problems

2015-02-12 Thread Richard Turner
Do you have the typing mode set to touch typing? That way when you touch a number or letter and then lift your finger it is entered. Much faster than double tapping every time. You could also set up your fingerprint. It takes some patience to get that set up because it takes its sweet time

Re: KNFB and stands

2015-02-12 Thread Richard Turner
I really love the ScanJig. $40 plus shipping from www.scanjig.com Phone: 800-390-1125 A less expensive one will be coming out soon that I think will be good if you need to take it with you away from home a lot. It is called FopyDo which is made out of corigated plastic with metal legs that also

Re: Recommendations for a New Bank?

2015-02-12 Thread Feliciano Godoy
I bank with Wells Fargo, have no problems with the website on the iPhone more with windows. They also have ATM debit cards and credit cards with braille if you request them from the executive department. Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates Like my Facebook page:

still can't use the Workflow app

2015-02-12 Thread Dean Martineau
Version 1.1 of the Workflow app was released today, and one of its new features was VoiceOver compatibility. On my 5S running 8.1.3, however, I don't notice any difference, and I can't get the app to work. When I first run it, I must activate the Get Started button. Then I am required to create

RE: Braille in more than one language

2015-02-12 Thread Dean Martineau
I hesitated to upgrade to 8.1.3 because of this bug. I don't write in multiple languages often, but when I do I appreciate the iOS capability to switch to the braille code for French or Spanish. I cann't replicate Ann's problem. I'm using a Braille Sense U2 Mini, so perhaps that's the

Re: virus apple accessibility team

2015-02-12 Thread Kim Samco
Hi, Sounds like your experience with Apple accessibility was a good one. Can you send the number you called? Thanks, Kim Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2015, at 3:38 PM, Zoe Fiogkos fiog...@rogers.com wrote: Good evening fellow listers, Today while having my morning coffee, I picked

Re: phone

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
It's not really something they can fix, though. Siri has to stop listening at some point, and so it figures when you pause for a bit, you're done. If it didn't have this logic, it could keep listening forever. There are two things you can do: * When Siri is listening and you need it to stop,

Re: iPhone not backing up to iCloud

2015-02-12 Thread Rick Rudge
Hello Feliciano G, You need to go through the Settings iCloud Storage Backup. Under the Backup heading, slide the iCloud Backup to green. There is a line called “Backup Now” that you can click, but it will only work if you: 1) Have the iPhone on WiFi. 2) Have the iPhone plugged in

Deleting a contact from the facebook messenger app

2015-02-12 Thread Terri Elliott
I have a contact that is in my facebook menssenger app 2 times. Is there a way to delete it from the fadebook messenger app? Thanks. Terri -- 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

Re: Voice over

2015-02-12 Thread simon wong
Hi how did Apple come up with voice over? Sent from Simons iPhone -- 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 concerns about the running of this list, or if you

Re: This Accessory May Not Be Supported Message

2015-02-12 Thread Michelle Scott
hi, I would suggest get a new lightning cable. You can get it from apple, speeddots or amazon. Take care, MichelleOn Feb 10, 2015, at 11:54 AM, Judy Holloway judy...@gmail.com wrote: Hello. I have an iPhone 5 with the latest IOS8 update. I am using the same cable that came with the iPhone.

RE: reading bookshare books

2015-02-12 Thread Merv Keck
Hi, I am a big fan of Heather. I would use Heather in jaws if I had the option. I use voice Dream Reader and actually use airplay along with the Apple TV to stream my bookshare books right over the Samsung sixty inch HD TV using Heather for my preferred voice. Hope that helps. Merv -- The

Re: new member intro

2015-02-12 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hi Michelle, welcome to the group we're all here to help so many questions you may have feel free to ask. On Feb 10, 2015, at 12:17 PM, Michelle Scott michelle.hurdt1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, My name is Michelle. I was visually impared until i was 4 years old, then i went blind as i was

Re: how to copy a phone number

2015-02-12 Thread Feliciano Godoy
Now if the text is on the edit field, you can move the rotor to edit and then select all or manually select the text that you want to copy then move the rotor to edit and then select copy. Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates Like my Facebook page:

My Recent Messages

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
Hi all, Sorry you got flooded with a bunch of messages from me in the last couple hours. These are ones I sent anywhere from a few hours to a day or two ago. I emailed the list recently, saying that my emails were sometimes getting delayed, and this is what I meant. If a moderator could tell me

RE: KNFB and stands

2015-02-12 Thread Jim Ruby
I have this one too and i like it and the quality is nice. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 9:56 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB and stands I really love the ScanJig. $40

Re: Recommendations for a New Bank?

2015-02-12 Thread Cheryl Homiak
braille cards: what I wouldn't give? Does anybody know whether or not Associated or BOA do that? -- Cheryl Move forward by looking back! Above all, fear the Lord and worship Him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things He has done for you. (1 Samuel 12:24 (HCSB) On Feb 12,

Doing Encrypted Backup Using Itune version 12.0.1.26?

2015-02-12 Thread Fazil
Hi, list. I am using Windows7-32bits, Jaws16X, IPhone5 and Itune version 12.0.1.26. I want an encrypted backup of my IPhone5, how can I do it, please? Step-by-step instructions would be highly appreciated. Thanks! -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list.

Fw: Audio Demonstration: Siri versus Google Voice Search

2015-02-12 Thread Dane
On Nov 26, 2014, at 8:41 AM, Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org wrote: Hi everyone. I've put together a half-hour comparison of Siri and Google Voice Search, performing a range of tasks. Hope some of you find it useful.

ringtone maker and editor

2015-02-12 Thread Dave Bahr
Hi. can anyone recommend an accessible ringtone makre or editor for iphone and ios 8? I need to trim a sound for a ringtone and turn the volume down on another that I purchased, well, both, from the app store, or whatever it's called. any suggestions?

Re: [Bulk] RE: iTunes 12.1.0.71 - initial findings

2015-02-12 Thread ricky martin
hello to all try it with nvda it is working better then jaws just a suggestion! On 2/7/15, Don Cher oneagleswin...@bellsouth.net wrote: Won't we all be in trouble though when there is an IOS update which requires an iTunes update? Cher From: viphone@googlegroups.com

newby with problems

2015-02-12 Thread Patti Hall
Hello. I just got my 6 plus a few days ago. I have some problems i think you can help me solve I hope. How do you bypass the passcode every time you want to use the phone? It asks for it, and being the newby that i am, it locks before i can put it in. I had someone change the screeen lock

Re: still can't use the Workflow app

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
The easiest wy is to find the action in the middle of the screen, and swipe a finger down until you hear add to workflow. Double tap, and that should do it. Once the update reaches me, I'll do a podcast for AppleVis on this. I helped beta test it, so I know this new version quite well and can

Re: My Recent Messages

2015-02-12 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hi, have you recently left and come back with a different email address this is normally what happens whenever you leave, and then come back under a different email. Do you have a problem navigating social media? Do you find that email is the best way to communicate, are you interested in

Query about VoiceOver related sounders going silent

2015-02-12 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I’m running the most current version of iOS8 on an iPhone 6Plus and recently I’ve experienced a few incidents where VoiceOver related sounds on my device have gone silent. by that I mean that voiceOver is still speaking but the related sounds VoiceOver uses to communicate things such as

Re: Apple turning off sounds?

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
The only sounds I've found to sometimes vanish are the two tones that signify an alert, as you described, and some sounds when swiping right or left with one finger. I find that restarting VoiceOver puts things back to normal. I believe this is a bug, not a random muting or anything, since it

Garage Band App

2015-02-12 Thread Kevin Thompson
Hello listers, I'm wondering if anyone is aware of where I can find ether a tutorial, or a podcast on the Garage Band app? Thank you. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default.

Re: TapTapSee

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
Sounds like you didn't give it access to the camera. Go to Settings then Privacy, then Camera. In the list of apps that appears, find TapTapSee and, if it's off, double tap to turn it on. On Feb 11, 2015, at 7:32 AM, DJ Reese atlanticst...@gmail.com wrote: Hi list: Anyone having problems

Re: Problems Selecting Text In E-mail

2015-02-12 Thread Alex Hall
I believe there's an update for iOS after 8.1.1 (8.1.3 is coming to mind, but maybe I'm wrong). I'd install that first, just in case. I'd also suggest that it might be the way you're doing the gesture. I'm not slamming you in any way - I've used iOS for over four years, and I *still* can't

Re: reading bookshare books

2015-02-12 Thread Richard Turner
I love the Amy voice from Ivona in Voice Dream. She costs 4.99 extra, but well worth it if you like British accents. James from NeoSpeech is very good for an American male voice at 2.99. Heather is good, but I prefer Laura for an American female voice from Acapella at I think 1.99. Voices are

Re: virus apple accessibility team

2015-02-12 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hello, the number for Apple accessibility is 1-877-204-3930. On Feb 10, 2015, at 8:29 PM, Kim Samco ksa...@me.com wrote: Hi, Sounds like your experience with Apple accessibility was a good one. Can you send the number you called? Thanks, Kim Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10,

Re: how to copy a phone number

2015-02-12 Thread Feliciano Godoy
What I do is a double tap and hold with one finger then you will be given the options to call FaceTime add to contacts etc. If the phone number is on a text message, you want to select the message then turn the rotor to links then swipe down to the phone number and do the same as I mentioned.

RE: Recommendations for a New Bank?

2015-02-12 Thread Dean Martineau
I also find both Chase and U.S. Bank to be good. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Feliciano Godoy Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 8:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Recommendations for a New Bank? I bank with Wells Fargo, have

Re: Question about storage

2015-02-12 Thread Lori Dent
Hi Allen P, My 2 year contract has ended as of last month. I'm going to eventually upgrade from a iPhone 5 to a iPhone 6 but haven't done it yet. Take care. Take care. Lori and the Gipper -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the

deleteing a app I don't want

2015-02-12 Thread Lori Dent
Hi all, I went to settings, then general then usage then manage storage. Under used I want to go down through my apps and see what megga bites each app takes and maybe delete a app or to . I want to delete the podcast app and I tried deleteing it and I usually don''t have problems deleteing

Re: deleteing a app I don't want

2015-02-12 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hi, yes in IOS eight the podcast ad is one that is already loaded on the phone. On Feb 12, 2015, at 3:47 PM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: There are some apps that come already loaded on the phone. If this is one of them, it cannot be removed. I'm thinking that the podcast app

Re: new member intro

2015-02-12 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi Michelle, I'm sorry you lost your sight totally at a young age. I know someone who went through the very same thing at the tender age of 18. I don't think she will ever come to terms with it. As for me, I was blind from birth but do retain light perception so don't know any different. On 10

RE: Editing iTunes Music Information In the Get Info Dialog Box

2015-02-12 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Just tab to the next field and again use route Jaws to PC and a left mouse click. When you are done tab to OK and activate it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 12:52 PM To:

RE: Sonos and the Tidal music service

2015-02-12 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Craig, I don't think I noticed that note about Voiceover support for the Tidal app. One thing I would say, however, is that the Deezer app is just accessible. Also, my wife is from the Philippines and we were looking for artists from there. Deezer has a ton of Filipino artists, Tidal had

RE: still can't use the Workflow app

2015-02-12 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Alex, A podcast would be nice, when I read about Voiceover improvements I tried to use the app for the first time today (I picked it up a while ago when it was on sale) and I didn’t really get far and didn’t have the time to really play with it and maybe read some help files online.

Sorry Re: new member intro

2015-02-12 Thread christopher hallsworth
Sorry that should have gone off list; I didn't realize where this went to until I saw my own reply and decided to check the header. To put it back on topic, i love technology as well including iPhones and iPads. On 13 Feb 2015, at 07:40, christopher hallsworth challswor...@icloud.com wrote:

U.S. Carriers, You'll Have to Unlock Those Phones

2015-02-12 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I am delighted to post the following cNet News article for your consideration. The URL to the original article is at the bottom of the text. Mark U.S. carriers, you'll have to unlock those phones Starting now, it will be much easier for people to jump from one carrier to another

Re: Recommendations for a New Bank?

2015-02-12 Thread Cheryl Homiak
Yeah, but I had Chase for a while. While I had them and for a couple of years after, I got a parade of those credit card offers. I still actually get more of them than I want to think about but these actually said Chase on them. -- Cheryl Move forward by looking back! Above all, fear the Lord

Re: Query about VoiceOver related sounders going silent

2015-02-12 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, Thank you for replying. My apologies as I might have missed your earlier message. As of this writing I’ve not encountered a situation where a reboot didn’t bring the sounds back. It is distressing to hear that this sometimes doesn’t rectify the problem. I’m wondering if this is unique to

RE: Update on USB Extension Cable and This Accessory May Not Be Supported Issue

2015-02-12 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Alan, I just bought my wife an iPhone 6 and she has used it with both the 10 foot Monoprice cable and the Amazon Basics cable without any issues. Both are Apple certified USB to Lightning cables and I can recommend both. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

Problems Selecting Text In E-mail

2015-02-12 Thread Scott Duck
Hello Everyone, The other day, I was in an E-mail that I had received, trying to select some text, and I found that, in part of the message, the text simply would not select. I wanted to select by line. I set the rotor to line. I then placed two fingers on the screen and move them apart and

Re: TapTapSee

2015-02-12 Thread Marianne Denning
I would agree with this, but, be aware, when the start up money runs out you will probably have to pay for this service too. I don't have a problem with companies charging for these apps but it can be a financial burden on some of us. On 2/12/15, Sandratomkins sandratomk...@googlemail.com wrote:

Re: CNET

2015-02-12 Thread Shai
Hello Ming, I have seen this issue since IOS 8 and did not know where to report the issue to. On 2/12/15, 'Ming' via VIPhone viphone@googlegroups.com wrote: hi all. anyone using CNET app for reading the latest technology news? if so, anyone experience an issue. that when we go to the app. and

Fwd: Voice Dream Purchased voices not Downloading to New Restored iPhone 6

2015-02-12 Thread Alan Lemly
I am forwarding the response I received from Winston Chen, the developer of voice dream, on this issue. Alan Lemly Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Winston Chen wins...@voicedream.com Date: February 11, 2015 at 11:18:54 PM CST To: Alan Lemly wale...@gmail.com Subject:

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