Re: Silence Unknown Callers is great!

2019-09-28 Thread Andy Baracco
i think that this service would be more effective if provided by the carrier rather than the device manufacturer. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:29 PM Subject: RE: Silence Unknown Callers is

Re: Silence Unknown Callers is great!

2019-09-28 Thread Andy Baracco
When my paratransit provider calls, the phone will say "scam likely. The result could be a missed ride. i can't take that chance. Andy - Original Message - From: Deb Cook Lewis To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:23 PM Subject: RE: Silence

Re: Silence Unknown Callers is great!

2019-09-28 Thread Andy Baracco
My paratransit provider makes a robocall to let you know that the driver has arrived. This is often flagged as unknown caller. If that call doesn't come through, I miss my ride. Andy - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:20 PM

Re: Silence Unknown Callers is great!

2019-09-28 Thread Andy Baracco
i have experienced that legitimate calls are sometimes flagged as unknown caller or scam likely. Andy - Original Message - From: "James English" To: Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:07 PM Subject: Re: Silence Unknown Callers is great! Hi, I think this is a pretty dangerous

IP Address

2019-09-27 Thread Andy Baracco
How does one obtain the IP address that your iPhone uses? Andy -- 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

Re: IOS 13.1.1 is out

2019-09-27 Thread Andy Baracco
They had to release IOS 13 when they did because they were also releasing new phones, and they had to have something to put on them. I don't think you can blame Apple for everything. Some of the fault lies with the app developers who had adequate time to update their software and they just

IOS 13.1 When?

2019-09-21 Thread Andy Baracco
i have read in many places that IOS 13.1 will drop on Sept. 30th, but I know someone who insists that it will actually drop next Tuesday, Sept. 24th. So when is it? Andy -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: country music dvds on PBS

2019-09-18 Thread Andy Baracco
PBS says that the law regarding audio description doesn't apply to them because they are a nonprofit. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 9:46 AM Subject: Re: country music dvds on PBS Frankly,

Re: country music dvds on PBS

2019-09-18 Thread Andy Baracco
I don't think anyone is getting audio description. I have the accessible cable box from Spectrum, but am not getting it either. Andy - Original Message - From: Jim To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 9:30 AM Subject: RE: country music dvds on

Re: OT over the air antennas

2019-09-16 Thread Andy Baracco
al Message - From: "Andy Baracco" To: Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 3:23 PM Subject: Re: OT over the air antennas My experience has been that indoor digital TV antennas are very suspect. Unlike analog signals, digital signals are either there, or they're not. They are not forgiving

Re: OT over the air antennas

2019-09-16 Thread Andy Baracco
ellation of antennas internally ;>...your phone for example ;> ). Consumer grade antennas hardly ever provide any useful feedback, a few TV's do provide signal strength diagnostics (I haven't seen any with appropriate assistive support :<). Keith Bierman khb...@gmail.com 3

Re: OT over the air antennas

2019-09-16 Thread Andy Baracco
My experience has been that indoor digital TV antennas are very suspect. Unlike analog signals, digital signals are either there, or they're not. They are not forgiving. I know someone who had some success with this type of antenna when he stuck it out of an open window. He was lucky because

Re: Lazarillo or BlindSquare

2019-09-15 Thread Andy Baracco
For karen's use case I think that aIra would be the best solution. You can sign up for a free account which entitles you to free short calls. This would probably be all you need if you are fairly close to your destination. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To:

Re: Lazarillo or BlindSquare

2019-09-15 Thread Andy Baracco
I'm not sure if you can do it with apps, but you can do it with the Victor Reader Trek. You might be able to do it with Nearby Explorer or Seeing Eye GPS. Andy - Original Message - From: 'Karen Delzer' via VIPhone To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2019

Re: The Accessibility Bugs Introduced and Resolved in iOS 13 for Blind and Low Vision Users | AppleVis

2019-09-15 Thread Andy Baracco
You can wait providing that you do not have automatic updates enabled. Andy - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2019 9:52 AM Subject: Re: The Accessibility Bugs Introduced and Resolved in iOS 13 for Blind and

Family Sharing

2019-09-14 Thread Andy Baracco
my wife and I both have iPhones. How do we go about setting up family sharing? Andy -- 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,

Re: Phone Scam

2019-09-11 Thread Andy Baracco
I just now got the one from Microsoft. Andy - Original Message - From: "Holly Jensen" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 6:31 PM Subject: Phone Scam Hi, Wow, there are so many out there. Let’s see, the Apple compromise one, the student loan forgiveness one even though I

Re: apple keynote

2019-09-11 Thread Andy Baracco
he pro Max is 6.5 It has been rumored that next year they may come out with an SE sized phone; but nothing official from Apple. Richard Always look out for #1, and be careful not to step in #2. On Sep 10, 2019, at 9:01 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: I would like to know that as well. I have a

Re: apple keynote

2019-09-10 Thread Andy Baracco
Well, I guess my iPhone 8 will serve for at least another year. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 8:37 PM Subject: Re: apple keynote No new smaller iPhone this time. Richard Always

Re: apple keynote

2019-09-10 Thread Andy Baracco
I would like to know that as well. I have an iPhone 8, and would like to stay with that form factor. Andy - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 8:35 PM Subject: RE: apple keynote Did they come out with a new iphone the size of the apple SE?

Re: Phone Scam

2019-09-10 Thread Andy Baracco
d scammers leave a Voice Mail. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 8:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Phone Scam Legitimate businesses will l

Re: Phone Scam

2019-09-09 Thread Andy Baracco
Legitimate businesses will leave a voicemail message if you don't answer. Andy - Original Message - From: 'Chuck Dean' via VIPhone To: VIPhone Sent: Monday, September 09, 2019 10:47 AM Subject: Re: Phone Scam Hello everyone, My policy on all robo calls is to ignore

Re: Phone Scam

2019-09-09 Thread Andy Baracco
When I answer the phone, I say hello. If I don't get a comeback in 3 seconds, I hang up. Andy - Original Message - From: "James English" To: Sent: Monday, September 09, 2019 10:49 AM Subject: Re: Phone Scam Hi Chuck, I use robotic callers to contact customers all of the time.

Re: Phone Scam

2019-09-06 Thread Andy Baracco
that they are from Apple. The message also warns callers not to converse with anyone and not to share any info. Andy - Original Message - From: "Andy Baracco" To: Sent: Friday, September 06, 2019 12:39 PM Subject: Re: Phone Scam Below is one of the responses from 80

Re: Phone Scam

2019-09-06 Thread Andy Baracco
Below is one of the responses from 800notes.com about this number. Robo Cathy Jackson from "microsoft refund dept." New number for same old SCAM. Andy - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Friday, September 06, 2019 5:36 AM Subject: RE: Phone Scam I sent out a

Re: Latest phone scam

2019-09-05 Thread Andy Baracco
If it's an 800 number, a good site to research where it came from is www.800notes.com Andy - Original Message - From: 'Karen Delzer' via VIPhone To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2019 7:45 PM Subject: Re: Latest phone scam You could put it into

Re: Talking Thermostats

2019-09-04 Thread Andy Baracco
The thing about programmable thermostats is that it is usually a set and forget thing. I hardly ever have occasion to diddle with the thermostat once the programming is done. Andy - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2019 6:43 AM Subject:

Re: Talking thermostat.

2019-09-03 Thread Andy Baracco
The gentleman who sold the VIP talking thermostats announced a few weeks ago that he is no longer able to obtain those units and will no longer be selling them. As for the Kelvin, I believe that it has not been produced in a few years. Andy - Original Message - From: "Jenny

Re: Talking thermostat.

2019-09-03 Thread Andy Baracco
Apparently, these are no longer available. Andy - Original Message - From: "Jenny Bomareto" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2019 12:58 PM Subject: Talking thermostat. There is to stand a long talking thermostat This means that they do not require Internet connection and do not

NOAA Weather Radio

2019-09-01 Thread Andy Baracco
i have the NOAA weather app and i can't get it to play any of the feeds for any of the NOAA weather radio stations. The app has a lot of unlabeled buttons. Anyone have any success with this app? Also, I have the WX Alerts U. S. app and it is supposed to also stream the NOAA stations, but no

Re: Fantassy Football

2019-08-28 Thread Andy Baracco
: "James English" To: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 9:10 PM Subject: Re: Fantassy Football Hi, Little off topic but is yahoo fantasy football accessible on desktop? On 8/29/19, Andy Baracco wrote: You might be thinking of Brian Fischler's Blind Abilities Football league. I

Re: Fantassy Football

2019-08-28 Thread Andy Baracco
You might be thinking of Brian Fischler's Blind Abilities Football league. It is still around, but it is full, and we have already had our draft. However, Yahoo Fantasy Sports is very accessible on the iphone, and you may still be able to sign up with a public league. last season I wanted to

Re: accessible fantasy football aps

2019-08-17 Thread Andy Baracco
to keep for next year. Also, could not schedule an autodraft. Will check out the ap. Btw, have an opening for a player if interested, email me off line. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2019 6:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: accessible fantasy

Re: accessible fantasy football aps

2019-08-17 Thread Andy Baracco
The yahoo Fantasy app is completely accessible with Voiceover. Every aspect, including live draft is completely usable by a blind person. I am currently in an FF league on Yahoo, and have done fantasy football, baseball, and basketball leagues with the yahoo Fantasy app. In fact, I wanted to

Re: Question: How to Answer the Door Using the Ring app for the Ring Video Doorbell 2

2019-08-17 Thread Andy Baracco
That process wouldn't work with most of the folks that come to my door. Certainly the UPS girl would be long gone if I followed that process. Andy - Original Message - From: Holly To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2019 8:43 AM Subject: Re: Question:

Re: Question: How to Answer the Door Using the Ring app for the Ring Video Doorbell 2

2019-08-17 Thread Andy Baracco
For a visually impaired person, the best solution seems to be to use an Amazon Echo. Andy - Original Message - From: David Goldfield To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2019 8:18 AM Subject: Question: How to Answer the Door Using the Ring app for the

Re: re-setting all network settings

2019-08-13 Thread Andy Baracco
Seems like you've got it covered. Andy - Original Message - From: Paul and Paula Jordan To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 10:50 AM Subject: re-setting all network settings Hi all. I’ve been having trouble staying connected to my wifi router, at

Re: Experience with the App for the Cubii Under Desk Elliptical Trainer

2019-08-05 Thread Andy Baracco
It is aerobic training. It is designed primarily for those who have issues with standing and walking, but who want to stay fit. Andy - Original Message - From: Deb Cook Lewis To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 05, 2019 11:55 AM Subject: RE: Experience with

Auto Racing Web site

2019-08-03 Thread Andy Baracco
www.fanschoice.tv is a web site sponsored by NASCAR. it's apparent purpose is to foster interest in small track stock car racing. you create a free account on the site and you can watch and listen to live races and replays of races on tracks throughout the country. Unfortunately, there does not

Re: Dick Tatian problem

2019-08-01 Thread Andy Baracco
www.applevis.com has a good podcast concerning dictation tips and tricks. Andy - Original Message - From: "Mike" To: "viPhone E-Mail List" Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2019 7:37 AM Subject: Dick Tatian problem Sent from my iPhone hello everyone I am having a problem using the

Re: problems with sharing rides on the uber app

2019-07-29 Thread Andy Baracco
No, the same thing happened to me. Apparently the Uber app underwent a big rewrite. Also, uber offers two kinds of shared ride services. the first is the regular Uber pool, but they also have something called Pool Express, and if you are not careful, that is what you get. This service is

Re: What is every ones fave streaming service

2019-07-25 Thread Andy Baracco
Tunein and Tunein Pro and Amazon music. Andy - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: ; "Gerardo Corripio" Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:35 PM Subject: Re: What is every ones fave streaming service TuneIn, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Google Play Music. On 7/25/19

Re: Shop Independently with Shipt: an Accessible App that Brings the "Store to your Door"

2019-07-22 Thread Andy Baracco
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019 11:14 AM Subject: Re: Shop Independently with Shipt: an Accessible App that Brings the "Store to your Door" Sorry. I thought this was a list regarding the iPhone? This thread, has gone on for about 3 days now. Dave. Dave. -Original Message--

Re: Shop Independently with Shipt: an Accessible App that Brings the "Store to your Door"

2019-07-22 Thread Andy Baracco
ing about the annual or monthly fees charged by these services https://www.consumerreports.org/online-grocery-services/grocery-delivery-services-review/ On 7/21/19 2:33 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: Keep in mind that unlike other shopping apps, Shipt charges a $99 per year membership fee just to use the ser

Re: Shop Independently with Shipt: an Accessible App that Brings the "Store to your Door"

2019-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
s for me who uses Instacart a great deal. . Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly And leave the rest to God! Please join me on www.gamesgaloreandmore.com where through learning, friendship, activities, and growth, together we can build a site to be proud of. ----- Ori

Re: Recommendations For A Reliable Colour ID App?

2019-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
i have the Colortest from APH. Very expensive, and probably does a lot more than you need, but it is extremely accurate because it has its own light source. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 1:52 PM

Re: Shop Independently with Shipt: an Accessible App that Brings the "Store to your Door"

2019-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
monthly or annual fees? Here's one article I found talking about the annual or monthly fees charged by these services https://www.consumerreports.org/online-grocery-services/grocery-delivery-services-review/ On 7/21/19 2:33 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: Keep in mind that unlike other shopping apps

Re: Apple Air Pods 2nd generation and the Victor Reader Trek?

2019-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
The Air Pods set up instructions say that they can be paired with non Apple devices, but someone told me that they will only work with devices that have an NFC chip. Andy - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:32

Re: Shop Independently with Shipt: an Accessible App that Brings the "Store to your Door"

2019-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
Keep in mind that unlike other shopping apps, Shipt charges a $99 per year membership fee just to use the service. Andy - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:07 PM Subject: Shop Independently with Shipt: an Accessible App that Brings the "Store

Re: Apple Air Pods 2nd generation and the Victor Reader Trek?

2019-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
I have a Trek and when trying to pair 1st generation Air Pods, i was able to do so with the Air Pods in their case. But they don't work. They show up as Home Pods in the list of paired devices on the stream, but they don't actually work. This has been confirmed by others who have tried.

Re: Best choice for a bluetooth keyboard

2019-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
i bought the Matias keyboard from AT Guys. It is a full size keyboard including separate numpad. It pairs with 4 different devices and can switch with the press of a key. Battery life is about a year. It does not fold, and thus isn't very portable. Andy - Original Message -

Re: How is grub hub

2019-07-18 Thread Andy Baracco
Years ago it was usable, but unless something has changed recently, it is not usable by a blind person using Voiceover. Andy - Original Message - From: Larry Lumpkin To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 8:10 AM Subject: How is grub hub How is Grub

Re: A cool app for watching tv news everywhere

2019-07-18 Thread Andy Baracco
That not news. i've had that app for years. Andy - Original Message - From: "Jenifer Barr" To: Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:24 AM Subject: Re: A cool app for watching tv news everywhere Hello. I believe the first message in the thread said it was newson. :) Sent from my

Re: lyft ap question

2019-06-30 Thread Andy Baracco
When you are setting up your ride, I believe that there is a button near the bottom of the screen for this purpose. Andy - Original Message - From: kitty hevener To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 7:06 PM Subject: lyft ap question How do you add a

Re: Braille Me 20 vs Orbit: Which to get?

2019-06-29 Thread Andy Baracco
I have a friend who has an Orbit and he brings it to chapter meetings to take notes, and to read from, and its noise is not a distraction. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2019 5:20 PM Subject: Re: Braille

Re: IPhone case recommendations

2019-06-25 Thread Andy Baracco
What is it called? Andy - Original Message - From: "Joshua Hendrickson" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 8:46 AM Subject: Re: IPhone case recommendations Hi. If anyone wants my iPhone case, they can purchase it from the harbolt company. The website is www.harboltcompany.com. It

Re: Phone Gets Very Warm

2019-06-21 Thread Andy Baracco
The onboard diagnostic for the battery indicates that there is no problem with the battery. I did notice that somehow the brightness had gotten turned up to 100%. I think this happened when my sighted wife was checking something on my phone, as I usually keep it at zero. Also, I noticed that

Phone Gets Very Warm

2019-06-21 Thread Andy Baracco
I have an iPhone 8 that I have had for about 18 months. Over the last couple of weeks I am noticing that the phone gets very warm as time goes on. This seems to be especially noticable when running GPS apps, but even when using Whatsapp messenger. What can be causing this? Andy -- The

Re: Smart bathroom scales

2019-06-19 Thread Andy Baracco
I've read that the Qardio smart scale works well, and that the app is accessible, just as the case with the Qardio Arm BP machine. Andy - Original Message - From: "Traci Duncan" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 7:50 AM Subject: Smart bathroom scales Hi folks, I’ve been thinking

Re: Voice OCR App: Preliminary Impressions

2019-06-15 Thread Andy Baracco
The disadvantage to OCR in the cloud is that it will take longer to perform, and you may get gibberish or nothing at all if there are issues with your internet connection, or with the cloud server. Andy - Original Message - From: Maria Reyes To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Voice app for iOS announcement

2019-06-14 Thread Andy Baracco
t to God! Please join me on www.gamesgaloreandmore.com where through learning, friendship, activities, and growth, together we can build a site to be proud of. - Original Message ----- From: Andy Bara

Re: Voice app for iOS announcement

2019-06-14 Thread Andy Baracco
And leave the rest to God! Please join me on www.gamesgaloreandmore.com where through learning, friendship, activities, and growth, together we can build a site to be proud of. - Original Message - From: Andy

Re: Voice app for iOS announcement

2019-06-14 Thread Andy Baracco
I got it! Typing Voice OCR did the trick. just remember to scroll past Voice Dream Scanner. Andy - Original Message - From: Nimer Jaber To: Viphone Sent: Friday, June 14, 2019 1:54 PM Subject: Re: Voice app for iOS announcement he provided a link to the app in his

Re: Voice app for iOS announcement

2019-06-14 Thread Andy Baracco
I found it, but could not find a way to download it. The full title is Voice Take picture and Have It. - Original Message - From: Julie Dawson To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 4:50 PM Subject: Re: Voice app for iOS announcement I can't find this

Re: How to Change the Function of AirPods

2019-06-14 Thread Andy Baracco
Does this only apply to the 2nd generation air pods? Andy - Original Message - From: 'Marcio' via VIPhone To: ViPhone List Sent: Friday, June 14, 2019 3:10 AM Subject: How to Change the Function of AirPods Bluetooth headphones have been around for years, but Apple

Re: Great Bluetooth headphones

2019-06-11 Thread Andy Baracco
Consider the Aftershokz Trekz Air bone conduction headphones. Andy - Original Message - From: "Devin Prater" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 5:45 AM Subject: Great Bluetooth headphones Hi all. I’m looking for a good pair of Bluetooth headphones. I’d like them to have low

Re: What is every ones fave voice they like to use for voice over?

2019-06-10 Thread Andy Baracco
I use Tom. Tom is also used by many commercial automated services, including CVS Pharmacy when they call to remind you that it is time to fill prescriptions. Andy - Original Message - From: "Holly" To: Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 1:08 PM Subject: Re: What is every ones fave voice

Re: Seeing AI issues

2019-06-03 Thread Andy Baracco
The ID mate scanners only read bar codes. Andy - Original Message - From: janet gross To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 03, 2019 12:40 PM Subject: RE: Seeing AI issues Arlene, I just wonder is this the same id scanner you and I talked about some months

Re: Seeing AI issues

2019-06-03 Thread Andy Baracco
The new model is called the Galaxy. Andy - Original Message - From: Arlene To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 03, 2019 12:32 PM Subject: Re: Seeing AI issues I probably spelled it wrong, it's the id summit scanner. Arlene - Original Message -

Re: apple killing ITunes?

2019-06-03 Thread Andy Baracco
>From my understanding, Apple is killing iTunes. They have gradually been >replacing it with apps for downloading specific content such as music, >podcasts, etc. iTunes has been the program that folks love to hate, and ever >since Apple has offered the ability to download content via WIFI

Re: Seeing AI App Question Please.

2019-06-02 Thread Andy Baracco
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry Lumpkin Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2019 5:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Seeing AI App Question Please. It’s “voice dream” From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday

Re: Seeing AI App Question Please.

2019-06-02 Thread Andy Baracco
it! LOL! Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2019 4:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Seeing AI App Question Please. You get what you pay for! Andy

Re: Seeing AI App Question Please.

2019-06-02 Thread Andy Baracco
? I ask this because of the message you sent. If there is a point to your message, it must have went right over my head because I didn’t get it! LOL! Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2019 4:05

Re: Seeing AI App Question Please.

2019-06-02 Thread Andy Baracco
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2019 4:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Seeing AI App Question Please. You get what you pay for! Andy - Original Message - From: janet gross

Re: Seeing AI App Question Please.

2019-06-02 Thread Andy Baracco
You get what you pay for! Andy - Original Message - From: janet gross To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2019 1:44 PM Subject: RE: Seeing AI App Question Please. HI Mary, Thank you for this as I am seriously considering purchasing the Voice Stream

Re: Create a New Mailbox

2019-05-26 Thread Andy Baracco
the parent of your new mailbox. 6. Select save. I think that's all there is to it. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2019 6:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Create a New Mailbox My wife has an iPhone

Create a New Mailbox

2019-05-26 Thread Andy Baracco
My wife has an iPhone 8 and uses Gmail for Email. She wants to create a mailbox for messages she wishes to keep. How does one go about this? Andy -- 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

Re: Power beats pro review

2019-05-20 Thread Andy Baracco
I have the Plantronics Backbeat Fit 3100s and these sound similar. I love the ear hooks, but like most headsets of this type, they have that crappy mic. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Amaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 8:25 AM Subject:

Re: Power beats pro review

2019-05-20 Thread Andy Baracco
A transmitter? Don't understand! Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Amaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 8:25 AM Subject: Re: Power beats pro review I assume that they come with a transmitter? If so, does it hang outside the ear?

Re: Power beats pro review

2019-05-19 Thread Andy Baracco
. Dictation no issues at all. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 11:57 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Power beats pro review What is the mic like? i have noticed that typically with true wireless bluetooth headsets

Re: Power beats pro review

2019-05-19 Thread Andy Baracco
What is the mic like? i have noticed that typically with true wireless bluetooth headsets that the mic audio on phone calls and chats is hurrendous. Andy - Original Message - From: Greg Wocher To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 3:44 AM Subject: Re:

Re: Calls going directly to Voicemail for no reason that I know of.

2019-05-16 Thread Andy Baracco
it could be that you have insufficient signal strength inside your home. Andy - Original Message - From: "Carolyn Arnold" <4carol...@windstream.net> To: Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2019 12:56 PM Subject: Calls going directly to Voicemail for no reason that I know of. I can be going

Re: Can't Delete Voicemail

2019-05-14 Thread Andy Baracco
, at 10:14 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: I have an iPhone 8 and there are 3 entries in my voicemail that I cannot delete. I believe that they are scam calls. No matter what I do, they keep showing up when I go into visual voicemail in the Phone app. Any suggestions? Andy

Re: Can't Delete Voicemail

2019-05-14 Thread Andy Baracco
carrier and ask if they can get rid of them, voice mail is controlled by your provider. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 9:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Can't Delete Voicemail I have an iPhone 8 and there are 3

Can't Delete Voicemail

2019-05-13 Thread Andy Baracco
I have an iPhone 8 and there are 3 entries in my voicemail that I cannot delete. I believe that they are scam calls. No matter what I do, they keep showing up when I go into visual voicemail in the Phone app. Any suggestions? Andy -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: My uber experience.

2019-05-11 Thread Andy Baracco
Grub Hub used to be accessible, but not lately. uber Eats and Door Dash are accessible. Andy - Original Message - From: Bill Outman To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2019 3:30 PM Subject: RE: My uber experience. I’ll onsider it. I had put Grub Hub

Re: My Uber experience

2019-05-11 Thread Andy Baracco
if you change the device you are using, you will need to verify again. Andy - Original Message - From: Bill Outman To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2019 1:34 PM Subject: My Uber experience Hello, I successfully used the Uber app last night to get home

Re: Using Uber app

2019-05-10 Thread Andy Baracco
I use the text replace feature on the iPhone to compose a text that I can send that says that I am blind and am carrying a white cane. I only have to hit a 3 letter combo to send it. Andy - Original Message - From: "Wayne Merritt" To: Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 11:17 AM Subject:

Re: Setting up Spectrum TV app

2019-05-01 Thread Andy Baracco
Our HOA pays for basic service, but each user has their own account, and pays for any aditional services, such as premium channels, etc. Personally, I set up my account on their web site, and only had to enter my creds when first signing into the app. Andy - Original Message -

Re: IOS apps with smart appliances

2019-04-23 Thread Andy Baracco
You can't assume that everyone has a smart phone or speaker. Suppose something happens to your phone or speaker. Suppose you lose your Internet? Using an app or smart speaker is a great convenience, but cannot be the only solution for accessibility. Andy - Original Message -

Updated lyft App

2019-04-16 Thread Andy Baracco
I am a frequent lyft rider. This morning I received an Email from another list saying that yesterday's update to the app created an accessibility glitch in that the "Request a Ride" button no longer worked with Voiceover turned on. later today we took a lyft Ride. There was no issue with that

Re: Voice Dream Scanner versus seeing ai was KNFB question?

2019-04-07 Thread Andy Baracco
i was able to play the podcast using Chrome from the link provided in the message, but I wanted to download it to listen later, so I did so from the Applevis site. Andy - Original Message - From: Holly To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2019 12:35 PM

Re: Voice Dream Scanner versus seeing ai was KNFB question?

2019-04-07 Thread Andy Baracco
The same thing happened to me, so i went to www.applevis.com and downloaded the podcast from there. Andy - Original Message - From: 'deidre muccio' via VIPhone To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2019 11:42 AM Subject: RE: Voice Dream Scanner versus seeing

Re: Voice Dream Scanner versus KNFB question?

2019-04-06 Thread Andy Baracco
It can be used as a stand alone product. Andy - Original Message - From: Dianne B Phelps To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2019 7:19 PM Subject: Voice Dream Scanner versus KNFB question? First of all, I was not impressed with the NFB Technology

Re: bone conduction headphones - not what I expected

2019-04-06 Thread Andy Baracco
perhaps you are not placing the transducers properly. i have the Trekz Airs and have also had the previous models. They can get very loud, in fact, they can get to the point where they are vibrating on your head. Also, you may need to turn up the source volume. Andy - Original

Re: Nearby Explorer and Alternative GPS Apps

2019-04-01 Thread Andy Baracco
i have and use both, but the two advantages to Seeing Eye are that your current location is displayed on the home screen, and route creation is much easier and more straight forward. Andy - Original Message - From: "Joe Orozco" To: Sent: Monday, April 01, 2019 10:52 AM Subject:

Re: a question regarding voice dream scanner

2019-03-31 Thread Andy Baracco
It seems that the wrong app was downloaded from the app store. Andy - Original Message - From: Lisa Belville To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 3:37 PM Subject: Re: a question regarding voice dream scanner Dave, that is really weird. What do you

Re: Digital Signature

2019-03-30 Thread Andy Baracco
Do you have to do this on your phone. Docusign is the gold standard and is completely accessible on the PC. Andy - Original Message - From: blindfait...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2019 7:58 AM Subject: Digital Signature Hello,

Re: A question about AirPods I have a friend who is using AirPods. She says she cannot play her voicemail messages through them. Can anyone tell me why this might be, and what she needs to change in o

2019-03-29 Thread Andy Baracco
i replaced the Air Pods with the Plantronics Backbeat Fit 3100. They are $30 cheaper than the Air Pods, perform just as well, even better with audio out, and have ear hooks, so they stay on. They are especially designed for people who work out. Andy - Original Message - From:

Re: A question about AirPods I have a friend who is using AirPods. She says she cannot play her voicemail messages through them. Can anyone tell me why this might be, and what she needs to change in o

2019-03-29 Thread Andy Baracco
They don't hurt my ears. They just don't want to stay on. Andy - Original Message - From: "SoonerAnnie" To: Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:38 PM Subject: Re: A question about AirPods I have a friend who is using AirPods. She says she cannot play her voicemail messages through

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