Re: iOS 8.0.2

2014-09-26 Thread Charles Rivard
As for whether any bug has been fixed, if you don't experience it, no worries. If you did, and now don't, no worries. If you did, and still do, no. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message -

flexy problems - Re: IOS 8.02 and VoiceOver

2014-09-26 Thread Charles Rivard
A more appropriate subject line. A lot of people would miss these messages if they don't want to read what was in them based on the other one. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Nicki

Re: For People wanting to downgrade back to 7.1.2

2014-09-26 Thread Charles Rivard
It's in the archives. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 7:42 AM Subject: Re: For People wanting

Re: FeedBack: Constructive Criticism ... iOS8

2014-09-26 Thread Charles Rivard
And, if we don't let Apple know of the problems, they will think that we are even smaller than we really are, less will be done, and we'll be worse off, all because we refused to think that we could make a difference. We won't be heard if we say nothing. --- Be positive! When it comes to

Re: (solved):What to do about iOS8.0.1 already being downloaded

2014-09-26 Thread Charles Rivard
I'd say to go ahead and take it. It is better than the one you skipped, a little. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Cheryl Homiak To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday,

Re: [IDevices] new iPhone

2014-09-26 Thread Charles Rivard
If someone really could put that dictionary into a vest pocket, I don't want to run into him in a dark alley if he's in a bad mood!! I'm only 5 11 and 205 pounds. (grin) --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! -

Re: why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-26 Thread Charles Rivard
I know that at least one tester on this list has said that the web page to report bugs was, for the most part, not accessible. This would greatly hamper the reporting process during testing. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are!

Re: the 16 or the 64G?

2014-09-26 Thread Charles Rivard
I'd rather have too much space than not enough. If you can afford it, go for as much as you can get for the money. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Pam Berman To:

Re: why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
I think that Apple does care about accessibility. Otherwise, Voice-Over would not exist. I feel that they should have waited until a lot of the bugs were fixed before releasing this firmware update. It could be that, like a lot of corporations, they set and announce a deadline, and then,

Re: Will my iPhone 6+ eventually replace my iPad?

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
I know people on another list who carry both an iPhone and an iPad around. I ask, Why? While I haven't seen an iPhone 6 plus, I would think that is would be handier to carry 1 device instead of 2. I have known of people who not only carry an iPhone and an iPad, but they also carry a

Re: why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
If you don't have cell service, what number are people calling to contact you? --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: SoonerAnnie sooneran...@att.net To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: Mophie JuicePack Apple iPhone

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Your best source of information on your questions would be, of course, Mophie. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Robin robin-mel...@comcast.net To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Yes. Please do. These simple one line messages are extremely annoying. They give no pertinent information. This is especially annoying after Raul sent a message dealing with the list guidelines just the other day. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're

Re: Release schedules [was Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out]

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
As a customer, which would you prefer: 1. A product delivered on time, regardless of the quality. 2. A product delayed due to problems in the programming. 3. Number 2, with an explanation of why there is a delay. I, personally, would prefer option 3. If I had a business, I would give

Re: Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
I'm more interested in the 6 plus than the 6 based on the battery life, but the size might be a problem. I won't know until I see one and try to put it into my pocket. I think that, even a better idea, will be to see the size of a case and try to put that into my pocket, because I flat out

Re: The U2 subject, again

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Check the archives, as this has been covered extremely extensively. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Patti Johnson pattigj1...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: IOS8, The Posatives

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Just today, by accident, I discovered that you can very quickly raise the volume of the phone by holding down the up volume button rather than having to tap it numerous times. This, as far as I know, wasn't available in 7.1.2 when running it on an iPhone 5. I like this feature. --- Be

phone size - Re: Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Sounds like they're more like panels than bricks. I'm not commenting on size other than that until I see one and try to put it into my pocket. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: John

Re: Family Sharing

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
This seems confusing to me. If the cost was deducted from her card, and if you buy something and it will get charged to yours, I see no benefit. I was thinking that if I buy, or already have, an app, the other person can get it at no charge. And if what I buy is a Christmas present for her, I

Re: Not seeing messages I sent to the list

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
That did not answer the question, though. The question dealt with receiving, not sending. I do not receive messages I send to lists, either. Maybe you and I have the same problem. My Email account is a G mail account, provided through my Internet Service provider. There is a setting in a

Re: why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
What a lot of people are objecting to is not your complaints about iOS8. I, for one, don't know any Apple employees or employers. But your blanket statement that iOS8 being total crap is both offensive and absolutely untrue. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think

Re: Release schedules [was Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out]

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
to release a product on time or not with the given set of bugs. I can assure you that they've considered your three options, and there's a reason they stick to their committed schedule On 9/25/2014 6:01 PM, Charles Rivard wrote: As a customer, which would you prefer: 1. A product delivered

Re: Release schedules [was Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out]

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
, are offering, you, as a customer can always get to the Samsung/Google wagon. They, as Apple, didn't put a gun on your head and force you to get the newest and latest. They, might put the software on your phone, but you, as a customer can ignore it. On 26/09/2014, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com

Re: Release schedules [was Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out]

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
, as a customer can always get to the Samsung/Google wagon. They, as Apple, didn't put a gun on your head and force you to get the newest and latest. They, might put the software on your phone, but you, as a customer can ignore it. On 26/09/2014, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote

Re: KNFB reader and the mofi juice pack

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Getting back on topic of the subject line, someone asked if the app would work with this case. I'm wondering why it would not. After all, the case does not affect apps any more than any other battery would, right? --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
If you know that you're going to get a newer phone soon, I would wait. Due to the current issues with Bluetooth keyboards and braille displays, I would wait for bug fixes in, hopefully, the next release or two. Based on responsible reports of problems and ways to get around them on lists

I say that you should go for it - Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Everyone else thinks you would be frivolous to upgrade. The key is, and you probably already know it, is that everyone else do not use the phone for the purposes that you do. The KNFB reader will possibly be a major function of the phone, and you need the better phone to use what you have

Re: Bending iphones?

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
You don't want to be an alarmist, but that's exactly what your message makes you out to be. No details given, and forwarding an apparent news blurb. If this is true, though, to all those who have iPhones and do not see the need for a case, now, do you see a potential need?? Better be safe

Re: Knfb reader and whole pages?

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Maybe you have to raise the phone higher to give the camera a wider view? --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Jenifer Barr claudas...@gmail.com To: iPhone List viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Bending iphones?

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Ever seen a rubber keyboard?They do exist, so, maybe, this could be a thing of the future. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 24, 2014, at 3:20 PM, Cheryl Homiak cah4...@icloud.com wrote: Oh, that would be hilarious! I guess I'd better not laugh to hard because someday it may

Re: 8.1?

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
8.1 is not available. The one that was accidentally released today was pulled shortly after due to incompletion. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Olivia Norman

Re: One way Apple could better test its products

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
One day?? That would be nowhere near long enough. How well were you able to use the iPhone after 1 day? I think that a good source of information on testing would be the people who take calls on the phone number that especially for those who are handicapped. I'm thinking that they would

Re: How can I downgrade back to seven point 1 point two

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Check the archives of the list. Instructions were given not all that long ago. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Jerry Mader To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: I say that you should go for it - Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
say that you should go for it - Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions where can I find knob? *** Cats know how we feel; they don't care, but they know. On Sep 24, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: Everyone else thinks you would be frivolous to upgrade

Re: Bending iphones?

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
3:21-23 ESV) On Sep 24, 2014, at 11:54 AM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: You don't want to be an alarmist, but that's exactly what your message makes you out to be. No details given, and forwarding an apparent news blurb. If this is true, though, to all those who

Re: Updating Apps

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
Yes, it is. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Dulce Weisenborn To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 12:22 PM Subject: Updating Apps

Re: Hand Writing

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
You used the handwriting feature to search for apps?? And, also, I'm not sure what you mean by It's crashing from the home screen. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Blind Treasures

how to remove, or shut off, a real battery drainer?

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
When checking to see what is using how much power on my iPhone 5 using iOS8, I see that home is using over 40 percent of my battery. In the app switcher, it shows that home is running, but I cannot close it. Any thoughts from some knowledgeable soul, or, the person in which it dwells?? ---

cleaning house

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
I'd like to get rid of unnecessary folders and files on both my PC and iPhone by deleting previous libraries and updates. I'm thinking of syncing, backing up once, and deleting everything previously done. Using iTunes, what is the safest way to do this without losing necessary and wanted

Re: how to remove, or shut off, a real battery drainer?

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
, it is just like your desktop of your computer. From: Charles Rivard Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 2:29 PM To: visually impaired phone group Subject: how to remove, or shut off, a real battery drainer? When checking to see what is using how much power on my iPhone 5 using iOS8, I see

Re: how to remove, or shut off, a real battery drainer?

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
On Sep 23, 2014, at 11:29 AM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: When checking to see what is using how much power on my iPhone 5 using iOS8, I see that home is using over 40 percent of my battery. In the app switcher, it shows that home is running, but I cannot close it. Any thoughts

Re: Ios 8.0.1

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
Where did you hear this from?, or, are you one of the testers? Thanks. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: rafal To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Re: email bug?

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
See if this is another way to delete Emails: After reading an Email, go back to the inbox with the escape key on a keyboard or using the back button. Focus on the Email, then flick up once. Double tap to delete. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished,

Re: Accessible Pedometer

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
Can you give more info about this app? What are the cost, if any, and the functions? How well does it work with Voice-Over and iOS8? --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Peter Logan

Re: how to remove, or shut off, a real battery drainer?

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
Subject: Re: how to remove, or shut off, a real battery drainer? How do you show the percentage is in the app switcher? I've never seen them in I OS 7.1.2 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2014, at 1:42 PM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: It showed that home had used 38 percent

Re: how to remove, or shut off, a real battery drainer?

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 1:41 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: how to remove, or shut off, a real battery drainer? It never showed up in the app switcher of iOS7.1.2 or lower, and I

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-23 Thread Charles Rivard
All this for one failure? How dependable has Apple been in the past? Have they fixed problems? Maybe you can still go back to 7.1.2 using the instructions found in previous posts to the list, and then upgrade after some of the bugs have been exterminated. Just a thought. --- Be positive!

Re: Weather Bug In IOS8

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
Is that a weather bug, or is it a Siri bug. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro garypet...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 2:06

phone size - Re: iPhone6 and 6+

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
It's not an iPad. It's a phone. Or, at least, they say it is. Maybe it's an iPad with a phone built into it? Heh heh heh. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Barry Hadder

Re: IOS 8 - Will It Automatically Install?

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
You don't delete the upgrade that is waiting for you. You either use it or you don't. It's your choice. And no operating system will automatically download and install itself. You must allow it. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really!

Re: overview of accessibility features in iOS 8

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
Negative! Negative! Negative!! How about giving them time to fix bugs?? 7.0 was buggy when released, but is good with 7.1.2. So your statement about them never fixing things is absolutely false. It is a flat out lie, only serving the purpose of unnecessary Apple bashing. Get your facts

Re: regarding I phone four

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
As far as I know, 7.1.2 was the last update to 7. There is no 7.4. If you are using an iPhone 4, I would not update to iOS8. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Naveen Sharma

Re: About Manage Passwords option

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
Nobody on this list can do that. Write the developer of what you're trying to use, instead. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Alex Briones To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: Finding iOS eight

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
If you use iTunes on your computer to sync your iPhone, see that summary is checked. Tab until the check for updates is the one you hit the space bar on, and it will show that 8.0 is available. Do you want it? Hit the enter key on yes and follow the prompts and let it do it's thing. This is

Re: Maps - Location Off

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
Only being a few address is normal for any GPS. They range from being as far off as from 15 to 50 feet. The average inaccuracy is about 15 to 30 feet. So, what you're experiencing is perfectly normal. The weather and surroundings can affect the accuracy. You should never rely solely on any

Re: IOS 8 - Will It Automatically Install?

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
phone. You can of course not install it, but it will sit there taking up almost 2 Gb of space. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 10:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: talking goggles

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
What makes you think that it. is no longer available? Check in the App Store. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 22, 2014, at 2:26 PM, mário navarro mario@gmail.com wrote: hi. Someone can tell me if the app talking goggles is still functional or have died? Somebody still

Re: crossly

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
I haven't even gotten started since downloading and installing. The screen seems to be blank. Note that I am using an iPhone 5 with iOS8. Any suggestions are appreciated. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! -

transferring from iPhone to iTunes library

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
When trying to do a full encrypted backup of my iPhone 5 using iOS8, I get a message saying that there are purchases on my iPhone that have not been transferred to my iTunes library. I hit the space bar on yes when asked if I want to transfer these items before backing up, and get the tone

Re: transferring from iPhone to iTunes library

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 6:35 PM To: visually impaired phone group Subject: transferring from iPhone to iTunes library When trying to do a full encrypted backup of my iPhone 5 using iOS8

Re: transferring from iPhone to iTunes library

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: transferring from iPhone to iTunes library Hi Charles, Have you updated iTunes to the latest version? I used to get this, but not any more. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles

Re: transferring from iPhone to iTunes library

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
09:09 PM, Charles Rivard wrote: I'm using iTunes 11.4. I'll check to see if this is the latest. If it is not, I'll give you 1 guess what I'll do, and the first guess does not count. (grin) Thanks. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really

Re: JAWS ITunes

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
Use the JAWS cursor and left and right arrows to view the text. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Lynda Ingraham lynda.ingra...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday,

Re: Maps in Ios 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
When it works, it works well. It's not 100 percent reliable, though, but I think it is a project in the works, so give it some time for improvement in future firmware updates. It announces upcoming streets and the direction the street runs, and points of interest are also mentioned. I

Re: Money Reader in IOS 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
Are you getting any error messages? When I tried it for the first time, it asked me for permission to use the camera. Of course, I said Yes., and it has worked flawlessly since then. Fact is, I think it works faster than it did with firmware version 7.1.2. --- Be positive! When it comes to

Re: Money Reader in IOS 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
21, 2014 12:40 PM Subject: Re: Money Reader in IOS 8 Hey guys, Is money reader built in, or is it something i need to download. On 9/21/2014 1:36 PM, Charles Rivard wrote: Are you getting any error messages? When I tried it for the first time, it asked me for permission to use the camera

Re: Money Reader in IOS 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
Make sure that the camera is turned on. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Lois Butterfield To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 1:50 PM Subject: Re:

Re: Money Reader in IOS 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
It's not perception. Mine is faster, too. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 1:44 PM Subject:

Re: Money Reader in IOS 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
I would turn camera access on. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Alex Hall To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 1:36 PM Subject: Re: Money Reader in

where the bugs are - Re: Are IOS8 bugs on the iPhone6 also?

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
. On Sep 20, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: The bugs would be with the operating system, not the phone. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished

Re: Money Reader in IOS 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
Turn it on, and I would think the problem would be solved. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Feliciano G To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 4:19 PM

Re: I just took a look at the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus and here's my observations

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
You state: I just looked at both the 6 and 6 plus. From the short time I was able to examine it, here's what I noticed. You looked at 2 phones, and, it, is singular. Do your observations apply to both the 6 and the 6 plus?? --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think

Re: Live Audio Presentation on iOS 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
Be sure to bring your accent. As far as I know, it's been there since A C B Radio's Main Menu. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Jonathan Mosen To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
the same A5 processor than the 4S. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 5:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

Re: Verizon contract/upgrade question

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
Verizon would know better than we. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Sarah Clark To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 10:24 AM Subject: Verizon

Re: Braille input and using Braille displays in iOS 8

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
No. If your rotor is set to handwriting, handwriting is all you can do, and not from an external device. It is done on the touch screen. That would be like trying to write onto a sheet of paper by using a typewriter across the room that had no paper in it. --- Be positive! When it comes

Re: Bluetooth keyboard

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
What kind of message did you expect to get when contacting them, an immediate answer that would fix the issue?? Common sense and patience are virtues. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message -

Re: Bluetooth keyboard

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
It'll be fixed when it gets fixed, and no sooner. Think about it. Who would know, at this point in time, when any given bug will be fixed?? It's not like asking when the sun will rise. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are!

Re: Are IOS8 bugs on the iPhone6 also?

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
The bugs would be with the operating system, not the phone. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: James Lockwood lockwoo...@gmail.com To: iphone group viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: I took a look at the iPhone 6 and 6plus.

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Sep 19, 2014, at 6:01 PM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: Now, there's an accident just waiting to happen!! --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message

Re: Verizon contract/upgrade question

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
different times, different reps give differing answers. It is confusing. Traci On Sep 20, 2014, at 8:29 AM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: Verizon would know better than we. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished

Re: Continuous braille reading

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
It should work on all apps, because it is a feature of the display, not the app. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: leliastr...@gmail.com leliastr...@gmail.com To:

Re: Some major, and annoying bags, with iOS eight, and the iPhone 4 ass

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
Yes, but they are bugs, not bags. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Terri S princessterr...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 5:54 PM Subject:

Re: Using Hey, Seri

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
I think the reason you should have the phone plugged in, is because this feature is a big battery drainer. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com To:

Re: The good things in iOS8

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
I agree that the good things should also be mentioned. Has anyone messed with maps and seen any improvement? I have, around my neighborhood. It notified me of points of interest and intersections that I was approaching. Although it is not consistent, they're on the right track. --- Be

Re: The good things in iOS8

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
Have you dissipated? (ornery grin). I sometimes have a tough time with the new hardware, too, but it's sure handy and fun to have. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Dave Mitchel

built-in braille. Disoriented.

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
The subject line says it all. I'm having a hard time brailling with the built-in braille keyboard. I would think it would be easy for someone who has been brailling since 1959, at the age of 5, but I haven't gotten the hang of this yet. Any suggestions are welcome. --- Be positive! When it

Re: Using Hey, Seri

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
You have to speak louder than normal to get SIRI's attention, though. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Gail the U. S. Male gailcrowe1...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: IOS 8 Released

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
The comments about Microsoft are absolutely true. As an XP Pro user, I know from experience. And you suddenly could not use the very well laid out, functional, and blind friendly version of Skype, known as GW Connect, from GW Micro. They made everyone aware that the program would not work on

Re: Using Hey, Seri

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
That can happen with voice activated software. Anyone have one of those Moshi clocks? You've probably experienced the same thing. That's why I don't have one in the house. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! -

Re: built-in braille. Disoriented.

2014-09-20 Thread Charles Rivard
-braille-screen-input-ios-8 On Sep 20, 2014, at 10:04 PM, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: The subject line says it all. I'm having a hard time brailling with the built-in braille keyboard. I would think it would be easy for someone who has been brailling since 1959, at the age of 5

Re: IOS 8 Released

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
I used to do repair work on the Sony TC105 machines. Always having to replace those darned O rings! The machines were well built, though. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Rose

Re: IOS 8 Released

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
The phones are doing more and more. The problem I fear, sort of, is that, if your phone breaks, all this independence is also broken until a replacement can be gotten. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original

app retrieval?

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
In order to save space before upgrading to iOS8, I deleted some apps from my iPhone 5. Now, I do have space for them. How do I retrieve these paid apps using iTunes version 11.4 on an XP Pro machine using JAWS version 15, or, in case I don't have computer access later today, how do I do it

Re: Jonathan. A very nice, well written book on iOS 8

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
What format, or formats, is, or are, this book available in, and what is needed to access it? Thanks. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com To:

Re: bluetooth keyboard and IOS 8

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
It'll probably work better for me once I learn the keys. (grin) So far, I've been able to type and send an Email, and to find and open apps, so that's encouraging. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original

Re: app retrieval?

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
How does this help in retrieving apps? --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Teresa Cochran To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 2:02 PM Subject: Re:

Re: app retrieval?

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
Subject: Re: app retrieval? Frankly, I would just go into the purchased section of updates in the appstore on your iPHONE5 and download the ones you want from there. You'll then have the most up-to-date versions of apps. Lots of them are getting iOS8 updates. On 9/19/14, Charles Rivard wee1s

Re: I took a look at the iPhone 6 and 6plus.

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
Although I haven't seen the new phones, the size of the 5 is good for me. I don't really want a bigger phone. But when I get the money saved up, I'll go to the 6 plus for the longer battery life, and I'll have to get at least a 64 gig model, although 128 would be better. --- Be positive!

Re: figured out a workaround

2014-09-19 Thread Charles Rivard
What was wrong with your sounds that you had to fix? This is a good example of where people should try to be a bit less vague. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Rebecca Ilniski

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