RE: WALTR and Softorino Support are excellent!

Richard I have walter2. How much is it to upgrade to walter2 pro? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: WALTR and Softorino Support are excellent! At this moment, I'm using Jaws, but

battery life hi, everyone, I have a question about the battery. I generally leave my phone on all night, because I have a Fitbit and it measures my sleep. However, should I put the battery in low powe

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Re: WALTR and Softorino Support are excellent!

How does it access your phone wirelessly? I just might have to try it. On 4/20/21, Richard Turner wrote: > At this moment, I'm using Jaws, but will try NVDA and Narrator tomorrow. > > > > Richard > "Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds > discuss people." --

Re: WALTR and Softorino Support are excellent!

At this moment, I'm using Jaws, but will try NVDA and Narrator tomorrow. Richard "Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people." -- Eleanor Roosevelt www.turner42.com On Apr 20, 2021, at 7:05 PM, Arlene wrote:  Richard, what screen reader are you

Re: podcast recording on iPhone

You may be right. I tend to not keep up with things once I get a product I'm happy with. Here is there microphone page and the iq7, iq6, or iq5 do not seem to be there. There is a discontinued products link at the bottom of the page. Good luck,

Re: WALTR and Softorino Support are excellent!

Richard, what screen reader are you using with waltr? Thank you. - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:13 PM Subject: WALTR and Softorino Support are excellent! I know Klyph and others have proclaimed the

Re: My SE 2020

I hate frontier internet. They are complete crap as far as I'm concerned. Glad you got your iPhone set up correctly. On 4/20/21, Holly wrote: > Ann: > > I have had my little SE 2020 for about six months now and really like it. > No issues at all. > > -- > The following information is important

Re: My SE 2020

Ann: I have had my little SE 2020 for about six months now and really like it. No issues at all. -- 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: podcast recording on iPhone

Richard, is this microphone still being made? I saw that it was discontinued. Do you know anything about this? Sent from my iPhone 12! > On Apr 20, 2021, at 2:31 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > That is what the earphone jack on the mic is for as far as I can tell. > Otherwise, you would

RE: My SE 2020

It sounds like Frontier did you no favors at all. Though, not their fault, just poor timing. It is a great phone. I'm glad you got it working and are finding it useful. Enjoy, Richard "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." - John

My SE 2020

Hi everyone. If I say I'm going to buy a new iPhone again, please tell me not to do it! Setting up the new SE gave me and Hope a lot of trouble. Frontier Communications is working on wires and poles in my area and I think the internet was going in and out causing some of the trouble. We

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RE: podcast recording on iPhone

Kay, TW Recorder and Dolby On both offer monitoring that works with that microphone. TW stands for Twisted Wave recorder. ‎TwistedWave Recorder on the App Store (apple.com) HTH, Richard "The highest reward for a person's toil is

RE: podcast recording on iPhone

If it uses a lightning port and the case is very thin, or easily removed. The post on the microphone is very short, so I have to remove the simple case I have on my SE 2020 in order to use the microphone. There are probably others out there that use more of a cable to connect. But, I do not

Does this Cable for the iPhone Exist?

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RE: podcast recording on iPhone

Does anyone know if this mic will work on an iPhone 12? I’m super interested! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: podcast recording on iPhone That is what the earphone jack on the

WALTR and Softorino Support are excellent!

I know Klyph and others have proclaimed the positive features of WALTR2, but that was on the Mac and I use Windows. I had some moments in pursuing the WALTR Pro (soon to be released update of WALTR2,) trial for Windows and was close to giving up in frustration when Malcom Parfitt sent me their

Re: podcast recording on iPhone

That went through my mind as to whether voice memos allows monitoring. Thanks for your help with this. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Light houses don't fire cannons to call attention to their

RE: Messages, why 2 of them?

Are they using an Android? Richard "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." - John Ruskin, 1819-1900 Web site: www.turner42.com -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of regina alvarado Sent: Tuesday,

Messages, why 2 of them?

A question about messages. I have a friend who continually sends news things to me by text, not sure why except to share. However, when she does send something it shows as two messages. Does anyone know why? Only regular texts come through as one text. If this is normal to get two of the same

RE: podcast recording on iPhone

That is what the earphone jack on the mic is for as far as I can tell. Otherwise, you would hear VoiceOver. It could be that it would also play the recording if you had an app that allowed for monitoring the recording. Their software does that, but it is not very accessible. I think Dolby ON

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Re: podcast recording on iPhone

Well, I'm back. I got the mic and it seems to work, but I can not get any sound from the monitoring jack on the mic to come out. The only thing I hear is voice over from my iPhone. When I listen to the recording I have made, I can hear the volume being adjusted and everything else that I am

Re: Softorino and WALTR2 support

Thanks, but Malcolm gave me the direct email address and Softorino has been very prompt in responding. I never got a response from my messages I left at the phone number, so the direct email seems to be the way to go. Richard "Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small

RE: Softorino and WALTR2 support

I used to use that all the time. The phone was manned most of the time. This leave your email address is something new. Andrew From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:01 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Softorino and WALTR2

Re: Question about Amazon Alexa and app

Hello, I use my echo show 10 for voice purchasing all the time. What do you have to do to get voice purchasing working, it's ago on the Amazon site to one click settings after you log into your account and you have to make sure that it's enabled. You also need Amazon prime, or voice purchasing

RE: Softorino and WALTR2 support

I am just now starting to fiddle with the WALTR Pro trial. So far, it saw my wife's iPad Mini 5th Generation immediately, but it does not see my iPhone SE 2nd Generation. I'm not sure exactly how all this works. If someone has some tips on how to effectively use this on Windows with Jaws,

RE: Softorino and WALTR2 support

Will the windows version be accessible? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of kliph miller Sr Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:30 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Softorino and WALTR2 support I talk to them on a daily basis, and yes the pro version will be available soon.

Re: how do I change Apple Watch voiceover speech rate using a finger gesture?

You can twist your fingers on the rotor as on your phone. That also works for the volume too. I have done this many times on my watch. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 20, 2021, at 4:36 AM, 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone > wrote: > > hi, > > Can someone please remind me how to change

Re: how do I change Apple Watch voiceover speech rate using a finger gesture?

Hi, the Rotor is exsist from Watch Os7. It's a new thing. נשלח מה-iPhone שלי > ‫ב-20 באפר׳ 2021, בשעה 14:37, ‏‏CoolHappenings ‏ > כתב/ה:‬ > > Hi, you can do it two ways; > > 1 through the watch app, or; > > 2 rotor to speech rate on the watch screen; then flick up to rate you desire; > >

RE: WALTR2 and WALTR Pro on Windows need iTunes, according to their support team

Klyph, have you ever heard the expression, he opens his mouth to exchange feet, grin. You said, and I quote: "ess I should have keptt my mouth shut since I don't use windows!lol But we do not need iTunes or the music app with the windows version." I laughed out loud knowing you meant with the

Re: WALTR2 and WALTR Pro on Windows need iTunes, according to their support team

I stand corrected. Guess I should have keptt my mouth shut since I don’t use windows!lol But we do not need iTunes or the music app with the windows version. > On Apr 20, 2021, at 10:39 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Here is the text from the email I just received: > > Dear Richard, >

WALTR2 and WALTR Pro on Windows need iTunes, according to their support team

Here is the text from the email I just received: Dear Richard, It turns out that at the moment WALTR 2 and WALTR PRO only work correctly if you install the proper iTunes version. Just like you - we are pretty bummed by having to install additional iTunes drivers. But there's no avoiding it:

RE: Softorino and WALTR2 support

No worries Klyph, Malcolm gave me their direct support email and I just got a reply, thanks. Richard "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." - John Ruskin, 1819-1900 Web site: www.turner42.com From:

Softorino and WALTR2 support

> I talk to them on a daily basis, and yes the pro version will be available > soon. I actually helped them tweak the Mac version to make sure it was > accessible with VoiceOver. I will let Josh know you have been trying to > reach them. > > >> On Apr 20, 2021, at 9:01 AM, Richard Turner >

Re: Softorino and WALTR2 support

Hello Richard, I have never had to wait more than about 7 hours for support but usually far less than that. I understand WALTR Pro should be released soon. What is your question, perhaps I’ll have more luck in contacting them as a subscriber? Malcolm Parfitt > On 20 Apr 2021, at 15:01,

Softorino and WALTR2 support

First, has anyone use their support system? I called the number, and instead of asking you to leave a voice mail, they ask only for your name and email address; clearly not 24/7 phone support by any standard definition. Apparently there is a WALTR Pro in the pipeline since WALTR2 has not been

RE: battry low mode

Your battery will drain more slowly, but you will turn off several features, go to settings, battery and read what you give up during low power mode. Richard "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." - John Ruskin, 1819-1900 Web site:

battry low mode

Hi Can anyone explain to me what is the advantage and the disadvantage of toggle on or off the battry low mode in iphone? Thanks in advance Anthony -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: how do I change Apple Watch voiceover speech rate using a finger gesture?

I have no idea, I just got my watch in December, the series 6. Richard "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." - John Ruskin, 1819-1900 Web site: www.turner42.com -Original Message- From: 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via

RE: Question about Amazon Alexa and app

I usually use something like “Alexa order dog food” or “Alexa buy toothbrush”. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Question about Amazon Alexa and

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: how do I change Apple Watch voiceover speech rate using a finger gesture?

OK, thank you both very much! Now for the next question… How long has there been a rotor option on the Apple Watch? This is news to me. I must’ve missed this development at some point. Feeling stupid. Best, Keith > On Apr 20, 2021, at 6:44 AM, CoolHappenings wrote: > > Hi, you can do it

Re: ring tones

I don’t remember that being possible, but I haven’t done it the traditional way in years. > On Apr 20, 2021, at 7:27 AM, Robert Doc Wright > wrote: > > Kliph did they away the ability to add a tone from the phone itself? I > remember being able to send an a attachment to the files app and

RE: beta testing

I managed to get 3. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: beta testing If you get one ignorant technical support person hang up and call back or ask to speak to a supervisor. From:

Re: ring tones

I enjoy putting ringtones on my iPhone. Itunes isn't the most fun or easy program I've ever used, but I can get it to work most of the time. On 4/20/21, Robert Doc Wright wrote: > Kliph did they away the ability to add a tone from the phone itself? I > remember being able to send an a

Re: ring tones

Kliph did they away the ability to add a tone from the phone itself? I remember being able to send an a attachment to the files app and then send it to tones. - Original Message - From: kliph miller Sr To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 3:19 PM

Re: how do I change Apple Watch voiceover speech rate using a finger gesture?

Hi, you can do it two ways; 1 through the watch app, or; 2 rotor to speech rate on the watch screen; then flick up to rate you desire; Hope That Helps Arvind No trees were destroyed in the sending of this message, however, a significant number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. >

Re: Question about Amazon Alexa and app

I have not used it for shopping, but how about trying something like, "A-lady" add 2021 Cadillac to my cart. Or "A-lady" shop for Chicken stock. I'm obviously using a-lady instead of her name in case she is listening. HTH, Richard "Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small

Re: A relatively new Bluetooth Braille keyboard

Unfortunately, you did not get the Orbit Research link correct, so here it is. https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-writer/ Richard "Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people." -- Eleanor

Re: how do I change Apple Watch voiceover speech rate using a finger gesture?

It is the same as on the iPhone. Do the rotor with two fingers until you hear speaking rate, and flick up or down with one finger. HTH, Richard "Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people." -- Eleanor Roosevelt www.turner42.com On Apr 20, 2021, at

how do I change Apple Watch voiceover speech rate using a finger gesture?

hi, Can someone please remind me how to change the voiceover speech rate on Apple Watch using a finger gesture? I can do it through the watch app, but I cannot get a finer speech rate setting them every 10%. I seem to most prefer the 55% voiceover speech rate? Thanks. Keith -- The

RE: A relatively new Bluetooth Braille keyboard

Yes, I got the Orbit Writer this past winter. I got it primarily so I could have a Bluetooth keyboard I could slip into my pocket and then use with my phone when I was out and about. I haven’t used it as much as I thought I would yet because I’m not out and about much yet, but that’ll be

Question about Amazon Alexa and app

Hello, I got one of those Alexa echo dots and set it up with what I thought were correct settings. Isn't it supposed to let you shop just by telling it that you want something? Whenever I ask how much something is, it just gives me the first thing it sees but never asks if I want to add it to my

RE: beta testing

If you get one ignorant technical support person hang up and call back or ask to speak to a supervisor. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Star Gazer Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 6:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: beta testing Thank you Daniel. I’m sorry my note came

RE: beta testing

Have you called Apple regarding your wireless charging issue? I suspect this is very specific to you rphone possibly a hardware defect since if this were a wide-spread problem one would have heard about it all over the big tech publications. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Star