A2Z Contacts app

2020-11-08 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
Because A2Z Contacts is so VoiceOver accessible, I use this app to create email groups on my iPad Pro and on my iPhone SE 2020. I have suddenly found, since iOS 14.2 I think, that if I open the native mail app and start composing an email and in the To field start typing the name of one of my

RE: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread jasmine.kotsay
I think I found it. Is this it?

RE: Kindle purchase success

2020-11-08 Thread Cris Ali
Congratulations Kim, I am glad it worked -Original Message- From: 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2020 5:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Kindle purchase success Thank you everyone. Ordered from the website and not the app and that was the ticket.

Re: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Priscilla Garces (prisci)
Hi, I have the iPad keyboard case i got from Amazon. It’s 50$ and it has worked well for me. It doesn’t say the brand of the keyboard. It fits an iPad 9.7 inches. It is meant for the iPad Pro with similar de mentions which is why the speakers are on all four sides. I have the iPad 5th

Kindle purchase success

2020-11-08 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Thank you everyone. Ordered from the website and not the app and that was the ticket. Kim -- 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: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Simon A Fogarty
There is also the iClever BK03 folding keyboard which can fold into 3 sections and when folded is about 6 inchs long and when open is probably 9 inchs give or take, And it works with up to 3 different devices. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dennis Long Sent: Monday, 9 November

RE: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Simon A Fogarty
What about the apple magic keyboard which is about 9inchs long and works great with IOS and Mac OS devices. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dennis Long Sent: Monday, 9 November 2020 8:03 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard

Re: external keyboard

2020-11-08 Thread Daniel MacDonald
Hello Linda, VoiceOver modifier keys are a good thing to set up. Go to settings>accessibility>VoiceOver>typing. It defaults to control+option. I also have caps lock selected as well. That way, I can use whatever VoiceOver modifier is convenient for me, depending on the task at hand. > On Nov

external keyboard

2020-11-08 Thread 'Linda Gaitskell' via VIPhone
Hi when using an external keyboard with my iphone and when I read through any list of comands it mentions vomodifier keys and so wondered if this was something I needed to set up? Thanks Linda -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have

Re: Buying Kindle books

2020-11-08 Thread Dave Clement
Hello, You search for and buy Kindle books from your Amazon account. You can do this using Safari on your iphone or ipad. Once purchased, you open the Kindle app on your iphone or ipad and it will automatically download the purchased books for you. Then, you can enjoy reading. One comment -

Re: Issues with Siri and music playback iOS 14.2

2020-11-08 Thread Richard Turner
I just tried it and it worked correctly. I told Siri to play the flight of the bumble bee; did the two finger double tap, then told Siri to play Madman Across the Water, and it did, no problem. Those are both songs on my phone. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over

Re: Buying Kindle books

2020-11-08 Thread Penny Reeder
Hi Kimberly, i think you can call Amazon.com’s disability support number and ask them to put the Kindle books in your shopping cart. Then, go to your cart using the Amazon Iphone app and purchase the books. Once purchased, i think they will appear in your Kindle library Sent from my iPhone >

RE: At tv mobile app

2020-11-08 Thread Laury, Shawnese (LEO)
When I flick up I only hear 1 option which is turning it on and not off but I will keep trying. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of regina alvarado Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2020 12:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: At tv mobile app CAUTION:

Re: Buying Kindle books

2020-11-08 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Perhaps that’s what I did. Thanks again. Kim > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:18 PM, Cris Ali wrote: > > Kim, I do not think you can buy using your iPhone or iPad. However it is > worth trying to log on to your amazon account using safari or firefox if you > have firefox on your iPad instead of

Re: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
According to Amazon the dimensions are: 25.2 x 1 x 9 cm; 184 Grams When folded the keyboard is a little wider and a little shorter than my iPhone XR. The keyboard has a central area and two sections fold outward from this to give you the full keyboard. So each folding section is half the

Re: Buying Kindle books

2020-11-08 Thread Cris Ali
Kim, I do not think you can buy using your iPhone or iPad. However it is worth trying to log on to your amazon account using safari or firefox if you have firefox on your iPad instead of using the amazon app. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2020, at 3:09 PM, 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone >

RE: problem sending an SMS

2020-11-08 Thread anthonyborg001
Thanks debby for the info. Take care as well Anthony From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Debby Sent: 08 November 2020 14:49 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: problem sending an SMS Hi Anthony, Make sure that in settings, messages, that send as sms is on, and

Re: Writing spanish on an external keyboard

2020-11-08 Thread 'Kristeen Hughes' via VIPhone
Thank you. This is the second part of what I needed. Kristeen On Nov 8, 2020, at 8:11 AM, Kimberly wrote: Hi Christine, To get the acute accent on a bluetooth keyboard, hold down the key immediately to the left of the alt key to the left of the spacebar and press the letter e. Voiceover

Re: Buying Kindle books

2020-11-08 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Thanks. I only have my work pc and don’t use it for these sorts of things. On my phone and in the Amazon app, when I choose Kindle it tells me that I cannot buy it from this app. I remember this happened before but I can’t remember what I did. Kim > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Cris Ali

Re: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
I love my Logitech Keys to Go keyboard. I’ve had it for 4 years and taken it traveling with me without any problems. It holds a charge for at least 30 days. It weighs almost nothing, in fact it seems flimsy at first. It’s water proof except for the port and switch but the keys are water

Re: Buying Kindle books

2020-11-08 Thread Cris Ali
I always buy my kindle books by logging onto my Amazon account using my PC. Once logged on, i search for my book and then select the kindle edition. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2020, at 2:52 PM, 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Hi, > > > > Can someone please remind me how to

RE: Natural amplifier/stand

2020-11-08 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I used to have this little gadget made from silicon which fit over the bottom of the iPhone 4S and acted as a stand. Out the side came this funnel looking thing like on an old gramophone and it worked remarkably well as a passive sound amplifier. -Original Message- From:

Buying Kindle books

2020-11-08 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Hi, Can someone please remind me how to buy Kindle books? I don’t see a way to do it from the Kindle app and the Amazon app says I can’t do it from there. I’ve done it before but it’s been a long time and I don’t remember how I did it. Thanks! Kim -- The following information is

RE: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Depends on what you’re looking for, but I like the Logitech K380. The keys are good sized and spaced properly. It won’t fit in a pocket, but you can slip it into a large purse, brief case or back pack. It’s solid and stable. You can pair it with up to three devices. -- Christopher (AKA CJ)

Re: Since upgrading, voiceover often does not read back dictated text

2020-11-08 Thread Andy Baracco
I have noticed this after updating to 14.2 especially in the uber Eats app when searching. Andy - Original Message - From: "Alison May" To: Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2020 11:53 PM Subject: Re: Since upgrading, voiceover often does not read back dictated text I have this

RE: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Dennis Long
I was wondering that also. Can anyone also find it on the us amazon site? Thanks. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alex Stone Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2020 2:17 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

Re: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Alex Stone
Malcolm, how big is this keyboard when it’s unfolded? On 8 Nov 2020, at 19:10, Malcolm Parfitt wrote:  The one I use is: Folding Bluetooth Keyboard,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015LSEQ28?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share It works well with Voiceover and is quite sturdy. Malcolm Parfitt On 8

Re: looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
The one I use is: Folding Bluetooth Keyboard,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015LSEQ28?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share It works well with Voiceover and is quite sturdy. Malcolm Parfitt > On 8 Nov 2020, at 19:02, Dennis Long wrote: > >  > What is a good portable Bluetooth keyboard? All

looking for good portable bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2020-11-08 Thread Dennis Long
What is a good portable Bluetooth keyboard? All recommendations are appreciated. -- 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

Re: reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-11-08 Thread Ann Byrne
Hi, Kim, Thank you! I got it! Phew! At 11:25 AM 11/8/2020, you wrote: Well it works for me without the swipe or pressing the button the second time. But like I said, and I think you already realize, patience is necessary before you’ll actually get to see your temperature on the phone.

Issues with Siri and music playback iOS 14.2

2020-11-08 Thread Shai
Hello, On iOS 14.2 when telling Siri to play a song or podcast pausing it via the two finger VoiceOver magic tap on an iphone8+ and then telling Siri to play a different song/podcast, I notice that the same song/podcast still continues to play even though Siri states that it is playing the new

Re: new translation feature now available on iPhones

2020-11-08 Thread Beth G
Got it to work. Thanks Richard! Beth Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2020, at 11:01 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > After you double tap the listen button, and finish your speaking, did you > flick right twice to finish and double tap? > You should hear the phrase and have it in the

Re: Since upgrading, voiceover often does not read back dictated text

2020-11-08 Thread Beth G
Hi, I had this issue to when using the dictate button in a text message. Voiceover starts to read the first word or so and then stops. Has been happening for a while, not new since iOS 14. Annoying. Thanks, Beth Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:54 AM, Alison May wrote: > > I

Re: reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-11-08 Thread Kimberly
Well it works for me without the swipe or pressing the button the second time. But like I said, and I think you already realize, patience is necessary before you’ll actually get to see your temperature on the phone. But it will get there most of the time. Good luck. Sent from Kimber's Red

Re: At tv mobile app

2020-11-08 Thread regina alvarado
I will take a stab at this. When I use mBraille I hear direct touch area. I go to my rotor and look for direct touch area. I flick up to on and all is well. I am guessing this is what you are seeing. Hope that helps. Reggie Alvarado On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:47 AM, Laury, Shawnese (LEO) wrote:

Re: reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-11-08 Thread Ann Byrne
Hi, Kim, Thanks so much for your response. My son-in-law said to do the swipe, after reading the instructions. Maybe it isn't necessary? I will try without swiping and buttoning, and see if that helps. At 05:17 AM 11/8/2020, you wrote: I don’t do the swipe on the thermometer or the

RE: Since upgrading, voiceover often does not read back dictated text

2020-11-08 Thread Fazil
For me, it does. Thanks! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alison May Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2020 11:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Since upgrading, voiceover often does not read back dictated text I have this issue too sometimes but

Re: problem sending an SMS

2020-11-08 Thread Debby
Hi Anthony, Make sure that in settings, messages, that send as sms is on, and also mms is on. I hope that helps! Take care and stay safe! Debby Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2020, at 7:55 AM, anthonyborg...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > Hi list members > > I’m having a problem that when I

Re: Writing spanish on an external keyboard

2020-11-08 Thread Kimberly
Hi Christine, To get the acute accent on a bluetooth keyboard, hold down the key immediately to the left of the alt key to the left of the spacebar and press the letter e. Voiceover will report the accent mark. Then type whatever letter you are making accented á é í etc. To get the ñ, hold

problem sending an SMS

2020-11-08 Thread anthonyborg001
Hi list members I'm having a problem that when I try to send an SMS from my iphone nothing happen evrytime I double tap on the send button. Can anyone explain to me what might be causing this problem and what I should do to resolve it please? Thanks in advance Anthony -- The

Re: reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-11-08 Thread Kimberly
I don’t do the swipe on the thermometer or the second press of the button. Hoping part usually works for me however. LOL I don’t have the app open when I take my temperature, but I do always have my phone nearby. Why do you do the swipe in the second pressing the button? Was that in the