Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I just hope that everyone realizes when people start talking about getting fleeced over the price of an app or people gratuitously start tossing out slights against other platforms that they're just expressing their own opinions. I for one have never been too interested in what others are willi

Re: I want to put my itunes library on to a windows 8 lap top and I'm having trouble

2015-04-24 Thread Christopher Chaltain
When I did this a while ago, I used the instructions at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204318 On 04/24/2015 03:59 PM, Jen Colley wrote: Hi, I have an iPhone 5c and an iPad mini 1st gen. I have itunes and all my music and apps on my windows 7 desktop. I recently aquired a windows 8 lap top us

Re: tables of contents in voice dream reader

2015-04-24 Thread Richard Turner
One of the recommendations I've made to Winston is to allow access to navigating by the different chapter levels from the main screen where you have the navigation list now. As it stands, you can navigate by time, character, word, sentence, chapter, bookmarks, and highlights. I would like to be

Re: tables of contents in voice dream reader

2015-04-24 Thread Michael Feir
In books which have tables of contents, I suggest you try the bookmarks button. I just tried it on a book in my library and was rewarded with a list of chapters. Hope that helps. On 4/24/15, Mary Otten wrote: > One of the things, I might say a few things, that I find frustrating with > reading bo

RE: tables of contents in voice dream reader

2015-04-24 Thread Larry Lumpkin
Mary, if the book is marked up correctly, you can go to the bookmarks page and navigate among the levels. You might find, say, parts at level 1, chapters at level 2, and maybe recipes at level 3. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Beh

tables of contents in voice dream reader

2015-04-24 Thread Mary Otten
One of the things, I might say a few things, that I find frustrating with reading books on VoiceStream, is that the tables of contents are not interactive. For instance, if I have a cookbook from book share, who's table of contents thoughtfully lists out all of the recipes and each chapter, I ca

Re: Any pointers on navigating within the Netflix iPhone app?

2015-04-24 Thread Alex Hall
I get by, but I'm no expert. I find that, once you touch an area, flicking usually becomes consistent in that area (shows list, ratings, etc). I also have to sometimes scroll with three fingers to get what VO is reading onto the screen before I can double tap and activate it. Finally, the screen

Any pointers on navigating within the Netflix iPhone app?

2015-04-24 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Hi, I'm trying Netflix again for audio description. I've previously watched epidode 6 with a d. Today I couldn't find a d for episode 1 but did for episode 2. Navigating around the Negflix app is quite frustrating. Flicks don't consistently result in movement, and the pages don't seem to be lo

I want to put my itunes library on to a windows 8 lap top and I'm having trouble

2015-04-24 Thread Jen Colley
Hi, I have an iPhone 5c and an iPad mini 1st gen. I have itunes and all my music and apps on my windows 7 desktop. I recently aquired a windows 8 lap top using jaws 16. I installed itunes and want to put my music library and all its contents from the desktop to the lap top then sync my dev

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Dave
no. on mine, there is an option for away, tableTop, and piano mode. Dave. -Original Message- From: christopher hallsworth Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:26 PM To: Viphone Subject: Re: MBraille iOS app update There is no "desktop" layout. Do you mean table layout? If so, table layout

Re: For Those Who Want A Little More Control Over Their iPhone Including Backing-Up and Viewing SMS Messages

2015-04-24 Thread Ward Dudley
Hi Mark, The problem is that when I select what category that I want, like Contacts, messages, etc. I cannot select which contact or message that I want to view. I like the capabilities of this program though. Ward On 4/23/2015 3:32 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Ward, I'm afraid I have no pa

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Yes it is, $14.99. > On 24 Apr 2015, at 11:44, Cheryl Lenartiene > wrote: > > > I can use MBraille as a third party keyboard with contracted Braille, but it > says I have to purchase the paid version to change modes. I also can't delete > whole words at once. They say this requires the paid v

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
I'm not the mod, but let's stop the complaining. Either buy the app or don't. Simple. As for me, I would use MBraille KB any day over the Braille Screen Input, especially if I am a contracted Braille writer. > On 24 Apr 2015, at 12:00, Brett wrote: > > Its an extra purchase, most unreasonable I

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Once MBraille KB is set as the system wide keyboard, it will remain so until you switch it to whatever the next keyboard may be, be it English U.K. only in my case or your default language and Emogie in others. > On 24 Apr 2015, at 12:05, Brett wrote: > > Given that most people will have to fli

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
There is no "desktop" layout. Do you mean table layout? If so, table layout forces the dots to be shaped like a "v" Piano layout forces the dots to be laid out like a Perkins or other Braille typerwriter. > On 24 Apr 2015, at 12:06, Dave wrote: > > also, what is the difference between desktop a

Problem wit Mail - Current IOS iPhone 5

2015-04-24 Thread SSEric
I cannot change the alert tone for new mail in the native mail app. It selects a new sound and plays that and I see it. When I open Sounds, Mail next, it still shows the new sound selected, but when mail comes in it plays the same tone as before. I tried adding a vibration pattern, which does work

Re: PDF file

2015-04-24 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, iBooks can handle PDF files,and you probably already have it on your phone. When you double-tap a PDF file, look for the Open In option onscreen and choose iBooks. The file will download and open there. If you have KNFBReader and the PDF is an image, you can open it in that to have it reco

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread SoonerAnnie
That is indeed interesting, Carla. I didn't mind paying for that keyboard one bit! I like IOS's inline Braille a lot, but the thing I don't especially like is that when you're using contracted Braille, it doesn't say anything till you have finished typing the word. Most of the time it's okay bu

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Carla Savage
Hi Ann, That's very interesting as the shopping option hasn't yet come up on my phone but I'm still able to use MBraille just fine. it's taken a while to see exactly how things work. I use the emogy keyboard quite a lot and I couldn't fathom out how to switch keyboards quickly but I thin' I've

PDF file

2015-04-24 Thread Pinky
Hi Group, When I go to a web site in Safari and try and open a pdf file it will not open. Do I need some kinda app to open this pdf file? If so what is a very easy to use app? Also after I click on the pdf file in Safari will the pdf file open in the app? Thanks for any assistants on the matt

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread SoonerAnnie
Well, I finally found where to buy the keyboard! When you first launch the app, it lists things such as Braille keyboard, mail, Facebook, Twitter, etc. The last thing in that list is shopping. That hadn't been there earlier, so that's why I couldn't find it. And now it's working well. I am typin

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Carla Savage
Hello An. Yes, I seem to be able to delete words without any problem. The 2 finger swipe left seems to be working on my iPhone. Also, I have noticed that MBraille is my keyboard of choice now that I have activated it. Not quite sure what's going on with yours. It may well be worth contacting

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread SoonerAnnie
Can you delete words? I, too, uninstalled and reinstalled the app and am still having that problem. It hasn't charged me for using the keyboard as a third party keyboard but, as I have previously mentioned, it isn't working quite right for me yet. I even powered my phone off, waited a few minute

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Carla Savage
Hi All, The way I got round the MBraille problem was to de-install and re-instal it again. I like others on this list had purchased MBraille before and I also had the problem where my updates weren't recognised. I contacted the developer and did the re-install and all is well. Incidentally, i ha

Editing songs in iTunes

2015-04-24 Thread Wendy Alling
Hi all, Where do I go to edit songs in iTunes? Control I only brings up song info now and you can't edit anything. -- 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 abo

Subscribing to a YouTube channel using the iPhone

2015-04-24 Thread Mary Otten
I regularly get a blog, and once a week, the email with the blog entry is a video on a dedicated YouTube channel. So, I clicked the link that will take me to the video and offered to subscribe to the YouTube channel. But I don't see a play button. Nor do I see a subscribe to this channel button.

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread SoonerAnnie
I don't mind purchasing the add on but have no idea how to make this happen. When I got the update there was nothing that said I needed to purchase anything if I wanted this keyboard as a third party keyboard, so don't have a clue. I purchased the 39-dollar version a month or two ago but figure

excersize bike

2015-04-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
HiAll, I want to get an excersize bike that I can connect my iphone to via Bluetooth, or some kind of connection. Does anyone here know one that is accessible? That the app is accessible, etc. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new member

Re: Apple planning to release new iPod touch later this year? | iLounge News

2015-04-24 Thread David Justice
I read, a day or two ago, such a story from Apple Insider. Perhaps it is my pessimistic nature, but the story had the feeling of a rumor or wishful thinking. The iPod Touch is my preference, so if a new one did come out, I'd probably get one. I'm not holding my breath though (Smile). Da

Re: speaker phone issue

2015-04-24 Thread Alex Hall
I haven't tested this, but I believe "headset" here refers to the small speaker at the top of the phone. Again, I haven't tried that personally so could be wrong. > On Apr 24, 2015, at 7:48 AM, Tessa wrote: > > Thanks for this. Question, if it's set permanently to head set then does > that mea

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Chris Smart
I agree with Brett here, and that's coming from a happy user of KNFB Reader, which I do think was worth the money. At 07:00 AM 4/24/2015, you wrote: Its an extra purchase, most unreasonable I think. It is just making the braille keyboard you already purchased integrated. Ten dollars just so yo

Re: zoom and loosing colors

2015-04-24 Thread Harry Bell
Yes, I had set the zoom level to a reasonable size but when Zoom came on spontaneously it came up huge not at the level that I had set it at! Harry > On 24 Apr 2015, at 14:17, Juan Hernandez wrote: > > You know you can aduste the zoom size by double tapping three fingers, and > sliding up/d

RE: dropbox

2015-04-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
Try logging out then back in. Also, just uninstall the app and reinstall it. Itmight be corrupted From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of JoJo and Clinton Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 6:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: dropbox I used to b

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Cheryl Lenartiene
Thanks, all, for the feedback. I did not mean to spark a debate on this issue. I was just asking a question. The developer has done a fantastic job, and I will gladly purchase the keyboard add-on. Cheryl Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's wil

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Rebecca Ilniski
i too think this is an awesome app and don't have a problem in aiding in donation for theEspecially when the developer is responsible and is alwayswilling to make improvements. It could have easily been a flop like Braille Touch. Justcharge 20 dollars once and don't ever update and juabandon th

dropbox

2015-04-24 Thread JoJo and Clinton
I used to be able to put files from my computer into my dropbox and would see them on my phone. For some reason it is not syncing correctly. Am I doing something wrong? I've never had any problems with this in the past. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. -- The following information i

RE: zoom and loosing colors

2015-04-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
You know you can aduste the zoom size by double tapping three fingers, and sliding up/down the screen to increase/decrease magnification. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Harry Bell Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.c

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Maria and Joe Chapman
You know I think this is a very good app. However, the sales are limited because it’s only an app that will benefit blind people. I can understand the developer needing to charge small amounts for improvements to the app. After all this feature is optional. If you don’t think it’s worth whil

Apple planning to release new iPod touch later this year? | iLounge News

2015-04-24 Thread Russ Kiehne
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Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Dave
you could just leave your keyboard set to mBraille. and i don't call 7 pounds, being ripped off! The developers, have to make a relatively small charge, so they can keep improving thee app. It always makes me laugh, when i hear people complaining!! but the same people, are happy to spend a f

Re: speaker phone issue

2015-04-24 Thread Tessa
Thanks for this. Question, if it's set permanently to head set then does that mean I need to use ear phones with it? Tessa - Original Message - From: "Alex Hall" To: Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 12:31 PM Subject: Re: speaker phone issue Sounds like a proximity sensor problem, where

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Dave
also, what is the difference between desktop and piano mode? Dave. -Original Message- From: christopher hallsworth Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:20 AM To: Viphone Subject: Re: MBraille iOS app update Well, thanks for the complements, but I'm no true expert *smile*; I was just willin

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Brett
Given that most people will have to flick past the emogy keyboard before getting to mbraille, it seems quicker to just flick the rotor once and use iOS braille and skip being fleased. Cheers, Brett. Sent from Brett's iPhone > On 24 Apr 2015, at 5:19 pm, christopher hallsworth > wrote: > >

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Brett
Its an extra purchase, most unreasonable I think. It is just making the braille keyboard you already purchased integrated. Ten dollars just so you don't have to copy and paste I think is fleasing people, given the initial purchase price: I have no issue with the documents package being a paid u

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread Cheryl Lenartiene
I can use MBraille as a third party keyboard with contracted Braille, but it says I have to purchase the paid version to change modes. I also can't delete whole words at once. They say this requires the paid version also. I had purchased the $30 version of MBraille a year ago. Is the third-party

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Well, thanks for the complements, but I'm no true expert *smile*; I was just willing to test the third party keyboard for the developer. At my end, everything appears to be working once I restored my purchases. However, this was a new install of MBraille rather than via an update. I uninstalled

Re: MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
OK, Chris, expert, tell me please how to get this sorted because I've downloaded, enabled all the necessary parts in settings and now I'm left only with the basic Grade 1 version. What's more, yes, I have paid for all upgrades previously. I can't even find the shop for payment, or checking th

TIP: How To Make Your iPhone's Light "Blink" When New Notifications Arrive

2015-04-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I have found the following tip very useful. Hopefully, some of you will, also. TIP: How to Make Your iPhone's Light "Blink" When New Notifications Arrive While this feature was intended for those who are hearing impaired, it works well if you want to be visually alerted of new

Re: Is Apple ID the same as an iCloud account

2015-04-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Don't know about Handoff, but generally, your Apple ID is also your iCloud account. You cannot use your iCloud Mail address as your Apple ID. > On 24 Apr 2015, at 08:16, Daniel wrote: > > Basic question: is my apple I'd considered to be an I cloud account or is it > the @icloud email address th

MBraille iOS app update

2015-04-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
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Is Apple ID the same as an iCloud account

2015-04-24 Thread Daniel
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