RE: NOAA weather radio app

I am running this app with an iPhone 5S with iOS 10; that is all about to be upgraded at some point soon. So I can’t speak to if it even works in version 11. Most of the buttons and tabs seem to speak. I usually use the radio tab and swipe over to the list of states and provinces, which

NOAA weather radio app

what if any experience have any of you had with this app from the VO accessibility perspective? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -- 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

How to mute iPad 6

Hi all, I purchased an iPad6 for my wife the other day. Her iPad Air had a mute switch on the side to mute all sounds. The 6 does not have this switch. So how do we mute it? She uses the mute switch when she does not wish to hear incoming Face time calls or sounds when playing a game. Thanks as

Re: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

Kelly, what sort of restrictions are you referring to with regards to purchasing music on iTunes. You certainly don’t have to. But I am unaware of any restrictions involved with purchased music. They haven’t had DRM on that for years. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2018, at 8:04 PM,

Re: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

The discontinuation is speculation for now. At some point the theory goes that Apple will only offer streaming and end iTunes sales. I have never bought music from iTunes. I don’t like the restrictions. Also, when I tried it a couple of years ago, there was limited selection of classic jazz albums

Re: "A mattress that is hated by sheep"

A mattress with a built-in iPhone charger When an iPhone is plugged in The use of the phone can be more deep This makes for less sleep If a human lives with a sheep The sheep also doesn’t sleep I realize the above doesn’t make since but neither does the subject line, but I talked about the

Re: spodify deal

Thanks. This won’t come up for me until next year, because I paid for the year up front, and at that time, there wasn’t a way to pay using my iTunes credit. On Apr 12, 2018, at 2:41 PM, christopher hallsworth wrote: Hi yes you can pay for Spotify Premium through an

Weight Watcher's App

All: Does anyone know if this app is still accessible? Several years ago I used it and it was. However, recently a friend joined it and apparently it is not working for her. I'm sure it has been upgraded many times since I used it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, -- The

"A mattress that is hated by sheep"

Now! that may seem to be a very cryptic subject line but it was no less cryptic when it was a clue in Seven Little Words. I think that it was in a 2013 puzzle, but that is all I can recollect, even though I made a mental note of where it was to be found so that I could ask the wiseacres

Re: The acb link app

I have it and think it is a great app. It is free, so nothing to lose by trying it. It has a lot of good and useful info and is easy to use. Teresa☺ On 4/12/18, wui chin Leong wrote: > Who has tried the acb link app? > > Sent from my iPad > > -- > The following

Re: fire fox browser

I'm using JAWS 2018 with Firefox now. I'm not sure what version of Firefox it is though, and I can't check, since I'm not running Windows at the moment. On 04/12/2018 02:07 PM, Richard Turner wrote: but Jaws won't work with it until FireFox 60 is released. Right now, the best version is the

Re: Discouraging how updates seem like downgrades

I’ve been using iPhones since IOS version 4 dot God knows what and I can’t seem to recall having seen any kind of information anywhere on the device regarding what was supposed to have been fixed or enhanced in an incremental IOS update. Does such information exist, and if so, where? Just

Re: Square Cash Help

That is because you need an adapter. I will have to see if I can find the link from Amazon, unless someone gets to it sooner. Sharonda Sent from my mobile device; please excuse any mistakes > On Apr 12, 2018, at 11:50 AM, Brian Fischler wrote: > > Hi all, > > I wanted

Re: Setting Up FitBit using VoiceOver

Hello There, I’ve recently upgraded from my One to a Charge 2. Now, I do have some limited vision, and have been using one sort of Fitbit or another since 2014. I used a magnifier to read the code from my Charge 2 when setting it up. And like others have said there are some buttons that

Re: where am I

Hi, Have you thought of soundscapes by Microsoft? You may be able to do it with that app also. Not sure but just that you would give it a chance. Jenn and Kumi > On Apr 12, 2018, at 10:42 AM, Donald Raikes wrote: > > Hi, > > This may be a "silly" question, but I figured

Re: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

Even though I subscribe to Apple Music, there have been a few cases where I still had to purchase the albums through iTunes, because the album/albums were not available for streaming. I guess the artist/record labels can specify how Apple can make it available to their customer base. If they do

Re: where am I

> > On Apr 12, 2018 at 13:10, (mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com)> wrote: > > > Blind Square is great. But it is $39.99. > Well worth it in my opinion. > > Richard > > > > > > > > >“The secret is not to make your music louder,

Re: The safeway app

What type of app is the Safeway app? Live the life you want. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2018, at 1:17 PM, Lelia wrote: > > Hi all, well, there was an update to the safeway app but once I get to the > place order button I can’t place the order, its frustrating

Re: About the Safeway app

their website is also still badly FUBAR. I find it interesting that both the website and app run into accessibility issues at the same time. btw, I am also in contact with LFLegal. anyway, it appears that more structured negotiation needs to happen. -eric On Apr 12, 2018, at 11:04 AM, Kathy

Re: fire fox browser

but Jaws won't work with it until FireFox 60 is released. Right now, the best version is the 52.6 ESR. Richard “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.” - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1 On Apr 12, 2018, at 11:43 AM, Greg

Square Cash Help

Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone is using the Square Cash app successfully with VoiceOVer. I had been told you could get VoiceOVer to work through bluetooth headphones when the Square reader was in your headphone jack but I tried this and it did not work. Can anyone get it to work, or is

Re: fire fox browser

Hello, Yes you will have trouble. Only the latest version of JAWS is going to work with the latest version of Firefox. Greg Wocher > On Apr 12, 2018, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe > wrote: > > Hello, I guess I am using an outdated version of fire fox. Am I looking

Re: spodify deal

Hi yes you can pay for Spotify Premium through an in-app purchase from the Spotify app. That is how you pay for most things from your iTunes account inside an app, hence the term "in-app purchase". > On 12 Apr 2018, at 16:33, Kathy Brandt wrote: > > I had to pay for my

Re: Differences between streaming and downloading music

Spot on. Download a song, album or playlist, then it will only be on that device. Cancelling your subscription means you will lose all that, unless you have purchased or ripped them from your own collection and uploaded them via iTunes Match. Adding to library simply makes it available on all

Re: Daily Mail article about discontinuing iTunes music store

To address your question about adding music to your library versus it being downloaded to your device: You can control that behavior by going to your Music's Settings. You can configure it to download to your devices every time you add a song to your playlist or library, or not, meaning you will

Re: Favorite Tech Podcasts

Thanks ever so, will go look. Had a good link earlier and still picking through that. Many thanks. - Original Message - From: "Mary Otten" To: Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 3:31 PM Subject: Re: Favorite Tech Podcasts There is a skill

Re: where am I

Blind Square is great. But it is $39.99. Well worth it in my opinion. Richard “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.” - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1 On Apr 12, 2018, at 10:40 AM, Eric Oyen

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Re: AppleWatch Series 3 not reading AutoSpeak Enabled items on Modular watch face after update to current OS

Thanks again, Malcolm. That’s the exact problem I’ve been having, and the solutions that worked for you has also worked for me. Best, Keith From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Malcolm Parfitt Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 3:16 AM To:

About the Safeway app

Not good that it is still having problems. You can talk to lainey Feingold, i...@lflegal.com. She and I, even years ago, we’re in contact about Safeway accessibility. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: good todo list app

Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2018, at 11:45 AM, Donald Raikes wrote: > > Hi, > > Can anyone suggest a good todo task reminder type of app for the IPhone? > > I have multiple projects going at work, nad could use some help > remembering what the deadlines are and /

Extremely OT: IPL Commentary

Hi friends, I am aware that I am taking undue liberty but I am sending this mail as I don't know where to go with this. I did try to send this one to a PC-audio group but the mail bounced hence here. Please do indicate if any special group exists. Here is my problem: Hi Friends, As some of

OT: Google Home

Hi Friends, We have just got google home in India, is there any group for this? Sorry for cross-posting and OT. With best wishes, Ketan Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: where am I

oh yeah! it is. I use it a lot when I am unsure of my exact location along a residential road. It also helps in some kinds of office parks. Also, you might also want to try out blind square. It can also give you an idea of where you are, and if you highlight a place in the list, it can even

Re: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

They know most stream now a days. I don't mind this so much I have not gotten in album off of ITunes in years. I have apple music though. On 4/12/18, Esther Levegnale wrote: > Hi, Kathy, > > I should have clarified myself a little better. I download music from Apple >

Re: where am I

Donald, Test Siri when you are outside in front of your house. GPS accuracy goes down as soon as you go into a building. But, remember, all GPS accuracy is dependent on a lot of factors and I would not trust it for pinpoint locations, but it can be very good within 50 feet or so if all is well.

The safeway app

Hi all, well, there was an update to the safeway app but once I get to the place order button I can't place the order, its frustrating because I have no issues other than that, is any one else experiencing the same problem? I have an iPhone 7 and the latest update. Thanks Lelia --

Re: where am I

Take a look at: Ariadne GPS by Giovanni Ciaffoni https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ariadne-gps/id441063072?mt=8 I have used this to monitor where I am and to track house numbers and streets when out. You can have an alarm sound when you are approaching a designated favourite.Sent from my

Re: where am I

Sitting at my desk in my house, siri tells me I am next door so how reliable is she ;-) On 4/12/18, Eric Oyen wrote: > there is an app called "where the hell am I". It's free on the apple > appstore and it works nicely. > > Also, you can always ask the voice agent (Siri on

Re: Favorite Tech Podcasts

Hi Sieghard and all, I usually listen to Today In iOS using my preferred podcast app, Overcast. However, I also have the app for a couple of reasons. It makes it easy to contact the podcast creator and to search for content. The person who wanted to know when VoiceOVer is first mentioned might

Re: where am I

I did a search on the App Store for this app. I did not see a free version. The one I saw past $.99. I don’t like to buy any apps unless I am absolutely certain that they are voiceover accessible. Is this one completely accessible? Live the life you want. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2018,

Daily Mail article about discontinuing iTunes music store

> On Apr 12, 2018, at 12:14 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > You can download stuff from Apple Music. If you cancel a subscription, you > will lose access to all of those downloads, because they have DRM. And that’s > going to go away if you cancel an Apple Music subscription,

Re: where am I

there is an app called "where the hell am I". It's free on the apple appstore and it works nicely. Also, you can always ask the voice agent (Siri on the iPhone) your location. -eric On Apr 12, 2018, at 9:42 AM, Donald Raikes wrote: > Hi, > > This may be a "silly" question, but I figured I

good todo list app

Hi, Can anyone suggest a good todo task reminder type of app for the IPhone? I have multiple projects going at work, nad could use some help remembering what the deadlines are and / or when a particular new one-time task needs to be accomplished. Also something that could allow me to make some

where am I

Hi, This may be a "silly" question, but I figured I would ask it since others may not know as well. When I am out taking our grand dog for a walk, I would like my IPhone to help me determine when I am back home. Our house is in the middle of the block, and when I am out with my cane I count the

Re: Favorite Tech Podcasts

Anyone per chance know in which podcast he first mentioned VoiceOver? I thought of writing in and asking him; however, other than a partial mention of it for an occasional PayPal donation, grin, I'm not keen on having my name given on the podcast. I purchased my first iPhone in 2011, and only

Re: Differences between streaming and downloading music

You can download stuff from Apple Music. If you cancel a subscription, you will lose access to all of those downloads, because they have DRM. And that’s going to go away if you cancel an Apple Music subscription, whether you have downloaded the songs or are streaming. The only things you get

Differences between streaming and downloading music

Hello everyone, I have Apple music and I love it! But sense this topic about iTunes has come up, I have a question or 2. If you use Apple music, and you download an album or song to your device, is it only going to be on that device? Also, if you were to give up Apple music, then whatever

Re: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

Hi, Kathy, I should have clarified myself a little better. I download music from Apple Music using a monthly subscription. I do, however, stream music as well. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Apr 12, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Kathy Brandt

Re: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

You’re talking about what you purchase being covered for the month: I didn’t think that with Apple Music you purchase anything, but you were just streaming, and all that is covered for the month. If they do stop downloads, I guess they’re thinking, that you could create a playlist if you just

fire fox browser

Hello, I guess I am using an outdated version of fire fox. Am I looking for trouble if I install the newest version while using Windows 7 with Jaws 13? Thank you. Andy and Shubert Andrew J. LaPointe Co-Chairman Salem Commission on Disabilities President, The Friends of the Salem Council on

Re: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

On the radio station I was listening to they did not cite the source, so on the Internet there were a few articles, including from the daily mail. Mac world also had an article about it. The reason is, that Apple wants to promote Apple Music so that it can catch up with Spotify. > On Apr 12,

Re: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

Hi, Kathy! Wow! That’s too bad because so many people such as I download music from iTunes. However, I’ve been using Apple Music for quite some time and really enjoy it. Perhaps this discontinuation might have something to do with the fact that with iTunes, you pay for each download

RE: Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

Could you please site the source for this? Thanks, Richard “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.”  - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1 -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

RE: An App Called OnSong

I'd suggest your friend write the developer, or ask a band mate to do that. At the $24.99 price tag, you would want to be sure it works with VoiceOver, but from the description in the app store, I doubt it will. Description Manage huge collections of chord charts and lyrics sheets for your band

Re: spodify deal

I had to pay for my Spotify premium through my credit card, since, as far as I understood it, it couldn’t be done through my iTunes account. I wouldn’t mind if I could do it through there, since I have a bit of iTunes credit. > On Apr 12, 2018, at 10:53 AM, Sarai Bucciarelli

Downloading music from iTunes supposedly being discontinued in 2019

Heard this today as part of a business report. This is like Verizon firing the copper wire repair people so that they can tell people they have to go on to fios. At least the one article I read subsequently said that you would still have access to Music you already bought.. -- The following

Re: emoticon button label since version 11.3 upgrade

Hi mark and List, I'm also experiencing this emoji mispronunciation issue on my iPhone 7 running iOS 11.2.6 and using Samantha enhanced voice. As Sieghard has said, I expect this should be fairly easy to correct but why it happened in the first place is perplexing. I get this bizarre

An App Called OnSong

Hi, Everyone, A blind friend of mine is in a singing group in her local area and the sighted members in this group use an app called OnSong. I’m wondering if any of you have heard of this app and if so, how accessible is it to a blind person? This app apparently can perform many tasks such

spodify deal

All: Spodify has a subscription deal with Hulu Plus. How do you switch if Spodify comes out of your iTunes account? Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli -- The following information is important for all members of the

The acb link app

Who has tried the acb link app? Sent from my iPad -- 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 inappropriate, please contact the owners or

Re: Favorite Tech Podcasts

There is a skill call anypod that you can use on your echo for Podcasts. It works pretty well. And it could be used to take some of the load off your phone or if you’re in the kitchen or wherever your echo devices located and you just want to listen to a podcast. I still like the dedicated

T-downloader help!

Hi all. I'm using T-downloader and I get a message that the file is done downloading. I go to the file in the "files" list and it says it is not even remotely close to the size it is supposed to be. I see the entire file in my downloads list... and it is the right size. When I doubletap on the

Re: Editing something I have dictated

Hi Terry, First of all, I consider myself moderately adept with dictation and editing errors and making corrections. I have found that FaceBook is notoriously unmanageable for using dictation appropriately. I realize this doesn’t answer your question nor resolve your problem, but I thought

Re: the Schwan's Food Delivery app again

I need to place an order today. I'll give the app another try and see if I am successful. I have been suggesting to Schwans for a long time that the app is wonderful, but it had a very long way to go as far as accessibility is concerned. Sent from my iPhone Liz Ulrich and leader Dog hope

Re: Editing something I have dictated

Thank you, I’ll try it. Thanks Sieghard; Sent from my Verizon iPhone X!!! > On Apr 12, 2018, at 12:33 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > The Applevis has fantastic search functionality. Just look for the edit field > and type in the word or term you want to search for and press

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: AppleWatch Series 3 not reading AutoSpeak Enabled items on Modular watch face after update to current OS

Hi, I have only experienced a problem with one complication when AutoSpeak is enabled and that is with Weather Gods. The only way I got it to work was to switch from my Modular Watchface to another then back again. May be worth a try to see if this solves your issue too. Malcolm Sent from

Re: Favorite Tech Podcasts

Ok, thanks for this; something to think about right away. BobH. - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 5:23 AM Subject: RE: Favorite Tech Podcasts I so far found that listening to Podcasts with the

Re: Editing something I have dictated

I know these things can be done, and some get good at it, but I wasn't one of them. Dictation for me has two main requirements: know what I want to say, say it in small sections like a single sentence, then double tap to add it. But whatever else I do, don't touch the input field, as that is