RE: iTunes 12.6.0.2 for Windows and Strange Behavior

Thank you for the update, Alan. Did you reboot your Wifi router and modem? Okay, as for Help/Check for Updates, that is not how one initiates the app update process but merely checks with Apple to see if there is a later version of iTunes, only. Do me a favor, reboot your computer and do

Re: Alternative to my banking app

have you tried getting hold of the corporate offices for your credit union? I ran into this problem 4 years ago at desert schools here. it took getting up to the VP's office before someone lower down the chain would get the idea to change things. now, their website is fully usable and their app

Re: Emoji Research Study; Seeking Blind or Low Vision Participants

um. I might have to ask some questions of you privately about what the NFB has done. I happen to be a member of the nfb, but I am also a member of the ACB and some others. you might find that strange, but I view such organizations as tools for my use. anyway, if you want to chat, you can

RE: iTunes 12.6.0.2 for Windows and Strange Behavior

Mark, Thanks for these recommendations. I did make sure that I'm not syncing my podcasts. I also did a Google search for troubleshooting problems with iTunes and uninstalled all the programs Apple Support said I should uninstall including iTunes, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device

Gigabit LTE: Crazy Fast Wireless Speeds, Explained

Hello Everyone, I hope you find the following cNet article as useful and informative as I. Enjoy, Mark CNET How To - Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:27 AM Gigabit LTE: Crazy-fast wireless speeds, explained - CNET You might have missed one of the Samsung Galaxy S8's best features -- support for

RE: Inaccessible hamburger

I sure do remember said Mad Cow Disease! I was actually living and working in England at that time. I as an America and in love with anything that would contain said Mad Cow, was terrified to anything resembling beef! It broke my heart to say no to hamburgers. Not that the British make anything

Re: IOS 10.3 and Caller ID

Hi Sieghard, Yes, I have made sure that the caller ID is enabled. When I receive a call, the ring tone plays, but no ID info is spoken I did call from a blocked number, and "no caller ID" is what was spoken, which is what I would expect. If I am on a call, and receive another one, the caller ID

Re: Emoji Research Study; Seeking Blind or Low Vision Participants

I would have loved to help out with your survey however, I won't be able to as I cannot support the NFB as they actively work against blind people like myself. Kind Regards, Grace. > On 6 Apr 2017, at 1:12 am, Amelia Keller wrote: > > Hello, > > > > My name is Amelia

Re: Inaccessible hamburger

In an accessible hamburger is a hamburger that suffers from mad cow disease. LOL! Some of you may remember that. Sent from my iPhone 7 Plus > On Apr 5, 2017, at 6:53 PM, Mike Ulrich wrote: > > Just curious, is a non accessible hamburger nothing more than a burger gone

IPhone 5S upon activating notifications bug Weather Gods iOS Feedback

IPhone 5S with latest iOS10.3.1 upon activating the notifications within Weather God, the app closes, and it won't reopen, unless I uninstall completely from my phone, and reinstall. I'm using it in the meantime without the notifications active. I'm in Mexico, but I wouldn't think being outside

RE: IOS 10.3 and Caller ID

Richard, What problems do you have, does the iPhone not show incoming calls or do people you call not see you rnumber? Have you checked in Settings > Phone to see that caller Id isn't disabled? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

RE: Alternative to my banking app

I highly doubt any bank would allow a third-party developer access to their information anyways. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Shaf Patel Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 2:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: Real estate and rentals

Hello Tracy, I am a big fan of an app called Daily Classifieds, by a company called LifeLike. It used to be called Daily for Craigs List. There is both a free and a paid version. The following is a link to the paid version:

RE: Inaccessible hamburger

Just curious, is a non accessible hamburger nothing more than a burger gone bad? A science fair project gone awry? LOL! JK! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Vicki Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 5:41 PM To:

Re: IOS 10.3 and Caller ID

I have Verizon and I have had no problem since the update. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 5, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > wrote: > > I don't know, but new carrier settings from Verizon were downloaded to my > iPhone 7 last evening. > >

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

i fully agree. Any time you are driving for the public regardless of what vehicle you are using or whose it is, they shouldn't drive for these companies at all. Some people who are ignorant would argue that point though. Rebecca and Zeb email: rilni...@gmail.com On Apr 5, 2017, at 3:46 PM,

Re: Real estate and rentals

Good luck on your house-hunting. Dan The nice thing about science is that it's true whether you believe in it or not. -- From: "Traci Duncan" Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 5:49 PM To:

Re: Real estate and rentals

Thanks, just tried this app out and so far it’s great! No accessibility issues I’m finding. Appreciate the suggestion. Traci > On Apr 5, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Dan Rathburn wrote: > > > Hi, > > I like realtor.com myself. I found my current condo with it. > > HTH, >

Re: Inaccessible hamburger

I got so irritated that someone, I think Allen, showed me how to label it as the toolbar, since really, that is what it is. Now I am a happy camper! Vicki - Original Message - From: "Wayne Merritt" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017

Re: Real estate and rentals

Hi, I like realtor.com myself. I found my current condo with it. HTH, Dan The nice thing about science is that it's true whether you believe in it or not. -- From: "Traci Duncan" Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 4:47 PM

Re: Alternative to my banking app

Would you REALLY trust a third-party app with your sensitive banking information? I think not. It's best to use their website if they don't want to make their iOS app accessible. On 4/5/2017 4:49 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: > So, my local credit union iOS app has been inaccessible for a couple

RE: Alternative to my banking app

I recently opened an account with a small bank that doesn't have very accessible access to its bill pay service. I really like the bank and its personnel so I have kept my previous account open and transfer money to it once a month to use its bill pay service. Fortunately, both accounts have

RE: Inaccessible hamburger

Yes, it's the three horizontal lines icon. On a pay wall mobile web site, and the desktop site when I request it, this button doesn't appear to VO, swondering what they might need to do to fix this. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

Alternative to my banking app

So, my local credit union iOS app has been inaccessible for a couple years now. It does not look like they are going to improve it. Are there third party apps for banking and paying bills? Of course ones that are safe with my information. It’s annoying that my local bank isn’t accessible

Real estate and rentals

Hi group, what are your iOS recommendations for real estate and rentals? I just gave Zillo a try and it’s doable, but kind of an accessibility pain. Any better apps out there you like? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have

Re: IOS 10.3 and Caller ID

No problem here with caller ID after the update. My provider is T-Mobile. On 4/5/17, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. wrote: > I don't know, but new carrier settings from Verizon were downloaded to my > iPhone 7 last evening. > > -Original Message- > From:

RE: IOS 10.3 and Caller ID

I don't know, but new carrier settings from Verizon were downloaded to my iPhone 7 last evening. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 3:18 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: IOS

IOS 10.3 and Caller ID

Has anyone had any problems with caller ID after updating to 10.3? My service provider is Verizon. Rick -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is

Re: Inaccessible hamburger

"hamburger" is the menu icon. "Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D." writes: > Hi, > > I've always wondered what this Hamburger thing is when I hear it. Is > it used for only one thing, or could it mean several different things. > > Thanks, Keith > > -Original Message- >

RE: Inaccessible hamburger

I usually put these things on the barbecue and then eat them, swiping across them makes my fingers greasy *smile*. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 12:42 PM To:

Re: Inaccessible hamburger

I think it usually means settings or menu. Dave. -Original Message- From: Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 8:41 PM To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: Inaccessible hamburger Hi, I've always wondered what this Hamburger thing is when I hear it. Is it

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

It makes no difference if they use their own vehicles, if they choose to be Uber drivers they have to stick to the rules and if the rules say guide dogs can't be denied then that is so. If somebody opens a restaurant in a building they own then it's their building, but if the law says that

RE: Inaccessible hamburger

Hi, I've always wondered what this Hamburger thing is when I hear it. Is it used for only one thing, or could it mean several different things. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Merritt Sent: Wednesday,

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

When I've reported Uber drivers, I usually get a response either the same day or the next. I wish there were a number you could call at that moment. I have had denials which I have always reported. But one day I had two drivers deny me in a row and ended up being late for a doctor's appointment

Re: Inaccessible hamburger

I'm not totally sure, but it appears to be for the menu button in the upper left corner of the app, like when you want to view the menu of categories or choices in an app. Wayne On 4/5/17, Kimberly Samco wrote: > That reminds me...what is the hamburger icons? > > Thanks, > > Kim

Re: Inaccessible hamburger

That reminds me...what is the hamburger icons? Thanks, Kim > On Apr 5, 2017, at 11:03 AM, Bill Holton wrote: > > I have a website I want to use where the hamburger is inaccessible. The swipe > gesture skipped right over it. Can anyone suggest what they may be doing >

Re: Moneyreader not running on iphone 5

Yes. It was the first thing we did. Becky > On Apr 5, 2017, at 1:41 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Have you allowed the app access to the camera? > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Mike Ulrich

Inaccessible hamburger

I have a website I want to use where the hamburger is inaccessible. The swipe gesture skipped right over it. Can anyone suggest what they may be doing wrong so that I can explain it to them? Thanks. Bill Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Blocking Someone On Facebook Using IPhone?

Hi, list. I have IPhone5S with IOS10.3. Can I block someone on facebook using my IPhone? If yes, how can that be done, please? Thanks! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- The following information is important for

RE: Moneyreader not running on iphone 5

Have you allowed the app access to the camera? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Ulrich Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 8:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Moneyreader not running on iphone 5 I have a 16

Emoji Research Study; Seeking Blind or Low Vision Participants

Hello, My name is Amelia Keller and I am a Master’s Student in Human Computer Interaction at Rochester Institute of Technology. I am conducting a research study to understand emoji interpretation. I am looking to recruit visually impaired participants who are ages 18+ and have either

google Duo, now supports, voice only calls

as of todays google Duo app update, now supports, voice only calls, and not just video calling, as it used to be. Dave. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a

Re: Anyway to Export Podcast Episodes from Downcast

Yes, agreed. It is a shame as I did love Downcast but am really starting to like iCatcher as the only thing it seems to be missing from Downcast is the shake to shuffle feature which is fantastic. > On Apr 4, 2017, at 3:20 PM, Michael Feir wrote: > > Glad we have other

RE: Moneyreader not running on iphone 5

I have a 16 gig IPhone 5S; with the Money Reader app on it. I only have about 1 gig of storage left. I don't have any problems with it, it always runs and quickly identifies money for me. You might want to check your settings, to make sure it's set to use the camera and what not. -Original

Re: Curious about iPhones, and Android phones, and if they can do certain things together

hi, this question can be answered in a number of ways. if you do it right, you can share things between your apple and android, if you do it right. you can also share similar things with friends that have android as well. without knowing more, I can't exactly answer. Sent from Thunderbird

Re: Moneyreader not running on iphone 5

Becky, I had a similar problem on my iPhone 6 after having used the program previously on a 4S. However, I got it to work well on my 6 when I moved the phone farther away from the bill to be identified. So I concluded that because the 6 had a better camera than the 4S, I needed to hold the

Moneyreader not running on iphone 5

Hi all, I just installed the MoneyReader application by looked hill on a clients iPhone 5 for them. Unfortunately the app opens but will not identify any money. Has anyone else noticed this? I have tried restarting the application, restarting the phone and making sure all other apps are

Re: Kindle Fire vs. IPhone App

vi-kindle: Visually Impaired Kindle users Group Group formed to share tips on using Amazon's Kindle e-readers accessibility features. Independently moderated, not affiliated with Amazon. You may join this list at: http://www.freelists.org/list/vi-kindle From: Lynda Ingraham Sent: Tuesday,

Re: Bluetooth Keyboard repeating letters

I can confirm the bug. Turning off/on VoiceOver helps. On 4/5/2017 7:08 AM, terrie arnold wrote: > I wish Apple would fix this this is been going on since 07 and Collin > says speak about it that they have not fixed it and apparently in the > last iOS update, it hasn't been's fixed either so I'm

Re: Bluetooth Keyboard repeating letters

I wish Apple would fix this this is been going on since 07 and Collin says speak about it that they have not fixed it and apparently in the last iOS update, it hasn't been's fixed either so I'm not always turning off voiceover and, turning it back on solves the problem My thoughts for today >

Re: Bluetooth Keyboard repeating letters

I have always found that turning off VoiceOver (with the 3 click setting) and then turning on again does solve them. Carol P - Sent from my iPhone :) On 4 Apr 2017, at 5:08 pm, pegkan...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Unfortunately the suggestion that you have made about turning off the repeat

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Refunds are for cancelation charges. This last driver took off after stating he would not take me. marked on his app that he picked me up and proceeded with the trip. When I went into the house to report it and to order another ride, I saw that I was on a trip. I then canceled the trip. Got an

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

I have taken Uber a number of times. Anytime I have had an issue I reported it and it always got dealt with. I usually got a credit and a few times have talked to someone over the phone. I found the Uber/Lyft for blind users on FB and joined it also. I have never used Lyft and will have to try

Re: Kindle Fire vs. IPhone App

Which version of the fire do you have and do you use other apps with it or just for reading books. Jen > On Apr 4, 2017, at 9:38 PM, Yolanda Thompson wrote: > > I like reading kindle, bard, and bookshare on the kindle better. I > too would like info on the kindle fire blind