Re: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Maria Reyes
I use the Kanex keyboard to type long emails or text messages. If I need to send myself something I just email it to myself. > On May 3, 2019, at 8:59 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > Using an IBM Model 10 keyboard doesn't make you a dinosaur! It just means > that you're lucky enough to

The truth about what's actually good and bad about Apple News+, Apple Insider, Front Page News

2019-05-03 Thread M. Taylor
AppleInsider - FrontPage News - Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 6:52 AM The truth about what's actually good and bad about Apple News+ It's been hugely hyped and roundly criticized, but after more than a month's intensive use, Apple News+ has proved to have very specific good and bad features. Before

How to use password AutoFill on iPhone and iPad, 9 to 5 Mac

2019-05-03 Thread M. Taylor
9 to 5Mac, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 12:00 AM How to use password AutoFill on iPhone and iPad Want to make your password management more seamless and less time-consuming? Read on for how to use password AutoFill on iPhone and iPad with iCloud Keychain as well as third-party password managers.

RE: Hello, glad to be on this list

2019-05-03 Thread Carolyn Arnold
You know, Joshua, as sharp as you are, I think you'll really go to town with that 8. My husband told me to just take things one at a time. I said I would, and that I'd give myself a year for emails. I think, that maybe, in the back of my mind, I thought that year wouldn't come. But, it did, and

Re: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Using an IBM Model 10 keyboard doesn't make you a dinosaur! It just means that you're lucky enough to use the greatest keyboard ever built! I don't have a Model 10 myself, but I do have a Das Keyboard, which tries to replicate that distinctive mechanical feel. To get text from my PC to my

Re: Fantastical

2019-05-03 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello Richard, Thank you so much for this great description of the app. I really appreciate it. That was very helpful. I think I will definitely try it again. I still have it on my phone. Thanks again, it’s much appreciated. Terri Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30, 2019, at 11:51 PM, Richard

Re: Hello, glad to be on this list

2019-05-03 Thread SoonerAnnie
Hi Joshua, Welcome to the list! You will love it here! People are knowledgable, and friendly and more than happy to help. I am currently using an iPhone 8, and love it! You may feel overwhelmed at first, but that won’t last long. Your rookie season will be over before you know it. :) Ann

RE: Hello, glad to be on this list

2019-05-03 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Good to see you here, Joshua. You can benefit a lot here, and soon, you'll be helping others, if I know you. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Friday, May 3, 2019 1:19 AM

Re: Questions regarding the new Apple tV service

2019-05-03 Thread Wayne Merritt
>From what I recall from the March 25 Apple event, I think they plan on releasing iOS 12.3 this month to the masses, which among other things, may include their new Channels app for streaming shows from different channels. I am anxious to see what they do with it as well. The Channels app seems

RE: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Alan Lemly
Joy, FlickType is a separate keyboard app developed by one of the original developers of the Fleksy app. Fleksy was an app originally targeted for the visually impaired community but became a commercially oriented program for the sighted after a couple of years of updates and changes. I

Re: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread J.Cyr
This is fascinating and I'm going to want to follow up on several of the things mentioned in this thread, however, for the moment please what is flick typing? Because if it is an improvement on find letter, select letter, double tap letter I really want to know all about it! Thanks, Joy --

RE: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Alan Lemly
Sieghard, I very much appreciate your comments and I'm a firm believer in maintaining an open mind about things since that puts one in the best position for continued learning. I admit to being more than a bit of a dinosaur as I still have an old mechanical keyboard that came with an IBM PC

RE: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Alan, I agree that when I am moving around that I also don’t usually bring a Bluetooth keyboard. If I travel for more than say 3 or so days I usually bring it because while I u Flicktype, I am still way faster typing on a Bluetooth keyboard. Comparing a foldable Bluetooth keyboard with a

RE: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Alan Lemly
Hi Sieghard, Thanks for your suggestion but I'm not a fan of Bluetooth keyboards. I bought a foldable Verbatim one back when I first got my iPhone and may have turned it on twice since getting it. I decided I'd rather get familiar with the on screen keyboard so I wouldn't have to lug

Re: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread TaraPrakash
If someone is working on a computer the whole day, it is easier to use computer rather than a separate device which you have to pay for. But rather than using an app you can send yourself an email and I have heard of computer based free services for sending texts. You can text to your name and

RE: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Fanus Buys
Hello Sieghard and Allan I confirm what Sieghard says and for large files I use dropbox. Regards Fanus From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, 03 May 2019 17:52 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: copying text

Re: Converting a Kindle Book

2019-05-03 Thread Richard Turner
Well, if you could convert it to PDF, and if you have VoiceDream Reader and Scanner, maybe you could get a reasonable result using Voice Dream Scanner from within Voice Dream Reader. Otherwise, I'd ask for a refund. Richard Check out my web site at:

Re: Converting a Kindle Book

2019-05-03 Thread Sharonda Greenlaw
Just a little more background on my Kindle book: The info on the page says that the file is a print replica. I'm assuming that's a scanned image. Sharonda Sent from my mobile device; please excuse any mistakes > On May 3, 2019, at 8:42 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > A guy has written a

RE: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Alan, If you are strictly using this method to compose new messages and so on, wouldn’t it be even easier to use a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone? I have a Logitech K780 which supports up to 3 devices. I use this keyboard as my main keyboard at home since I rarely sit in front of my

Re: which youtube?

2019-05-03 Thread Wayne Merritt
When searching for YouTube, probably the first result which should be YouTube from google, will be the main YouTube app that you want. I used to have YouPlayer on my phone, but I primarily use the YouTube app to stream and watch things. YouTube has its quirks but is mostly accessible. They also

Re: Converting a Kindle Book

2019-05-03 Thread Sharonda Greenlaw
Richard, Thanks so much! I will definitely look into this, and hopefully, this will work for me! Sharonda On 5/3/19, Richard Turner wrote: > A guy has written a little utility to make this possible. I use it for > reading books with Voice Dream Reader, but you can convert it to a generic >

RE: Hello, glad to be on this list

2019-05-03 Thread Alan Lemly
Joshua, Welcome to the list. You are going to enjoy your iPhone 8 and will be amazed at how powerful it is while being so portable. It is time to start climbing the learning curve and you'll find this list an excellent resource for getting your questions answered. I know I have the past 6+

RE: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Alan Lemly
Adam, I use the KeyWi Keyboard by Bitwise Software SL for inputting data on my computer and then transferring it to my iPhone 8 for easy placement there. The app currently sells for $.99. Here is how I use it. Say I'm composing a text containing several special characters that are much

which youtube?

2019-05-03 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
Hi all. For the past few years I have used youPlayer to search for music from YouTube. Lately I’ve not had good results from youPlayer searches so want to go back to the standard YouTube app. For some obscure reason I deleted the YouTube app that was on my phone. When I search the app store I

RE: Questions regarding the new Apple tV service

2019-05-03 Thread Bill Outman
Just a guess, but maybe we'll hear more at the Apple developer's event next month. Bill Outman -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 3:12 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: Converting a Kindle Book

2019-05-03 Thread Richard Turner
A guy has written a little utility to make this possible. I use it for reading books with Voice Dream Reader, but you can convert it to a generic ePub which should then be readable in any ePub reader. You can convert to other formats if that is better for you. This is only intended for books

Converting a Kindle Book

2019-05-03 Thread Sharonda Greenlaw
Hi all, Yesterday I purchased a Kindle book and VO said "VOicevoer does not support this ontent." This is quite rare nowadays, so I was quite surproised. My question is, how can I get this book in a content that is readable by Voiceover? Thanks all for your suggestions. -- Sharonda Goode

Fwd: copying text from pc to iOS?

2019-05-03 Thread Adam Morris
Hi all, does anyone know of an app where I can paste text and it appears in my iOS clipboard? There have been a few of these around where you create an account, sign in on both pc and iOS then you can copy text on pc and it appears on iOS. I can email to myself then copy but that seems

RE: What are share sheets?

2019-05-03 Thread Fazil
Thanks much, Sieghard. Yes, I have seen both instances of more in share sheet but none of them has Scanner, although it has VoiceDream Reader. Thanks! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 02,

Questions regarding the new Apple tV service

2019-05-03 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello everyone, I was wondering, does anyone have an idea as to when the new Apple TV service might be released? And how is it supposed to work? Will it be something similar to YouTube TV? Where you will get to have so many channels? Or is it totally different from this? Anything that someone