RE: Weird iOS 10 calendar issue with default locations

2016-09-13 Thread Chip Orange
I don’t know how you get Outlook to sync with your IOS calendar, I an umable to do that? Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robin Christopherson Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 11:20 AM To: VIPhone Subject: Weird iOS 10 calendar issue

RE: Bluetooth Keyboards Entering Incorrect Letters & Characters

2016-09-12 Thread Chip Orange
Hello, I am fairly new to the Iphone world, and am about to buy a bluetooth keyboard. Could you tell me why you bought the model you did instead of the Apple keyboard (which I assume is the default unless you have something specific to make you select something else)? Thanks. Chip

RE: reporting a problem with the Alexa app

2016-09-12 Thread Chip Orange
Sent from my iPhone On Sep 12, 2016, at 11:26 AM, Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: Hi all, Today I had to report a problem with the Alexa app and the Alexa web site to Amazon (they were both screen reader related problems). Just FYI, if you need to report an accessi

reporting a problem with the Alexa app

2016-09-12 Thread Chip Orange
Hi all, Today I had to report a problem with the Alexa app and the Alexa web site to Amazon (they were both screen reader related problems). Just FYI, if you need to report an accessibility issue, they said to call their primary customer service number below and tell them that you have a

RE: iPhone 7 4.7-inch or iPhone7 Plus 5.5-inch?

2016-09-11 Thread Chip Orange
Yes Mary, I did my own google on this topic and everyone is agreeing you are correct, plus models only. Thanks, Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 5:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: iPhone 7 4.7-inch or iPhone7 Plus 5.5-inch?

2016-09-11 Thread Chip Orange
cameras. Only the plus has two cameras. Of course, if you are totally blind, you might not care. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2016, at 12:32 PM, Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: All models of the 7 series are going to have improved battery life, so you are not

RE: iPhone 7 4.7-inch or iPhone7 Plus 5.5-inch?

2016-09-11 Thread Chip Orange
All models of the 7 series are going to have improved battery life, so you are not forced into the largest model; also, all models are to have two cameras for photo zoom. I have a 6s+, and think it is too large; I would carry a backup battery charger and buy the smaller phone if I could,

RE: NEED TO GET OUT OF THIS ONE!

2016-09-05 Thread Chip Orange
Did you possibly install the clipboard app, or some app which stores bits of text for use later? Could this be what's storing and retrieving this text, and so perhaps you'll have to deal with this app to fix it? Chip -Original Message- From: 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone

RE: VoiceOver and/or Amazon Echo Accessible Wi-Fi Thermostat

2016-09-05 Thread Chip Orange
I am using a Nest, and it is accessible for routine changes in temperature and mode of operation, but more advanced features and options (especially time scheduling) are not accessible. Also, if the Nest is having a problem in accessing your wifi network (along with the initial setup of

RE: Which gps app

2016-08-31 Thread Chip Orange
I want to add that I've been very disappointed in the quality of the maps included with Blind Square GPS (from Open Street Maps), and I am going to switch to one of these mentioned here by Mark. I also purchased Arriadne GPS, and while I need to spend more time learning how to use it, it seems

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-08-30 Thread Chip Orange
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 2:41 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Bluetooth Headphones Hi Jen, No, they don't fold up, I think they came with a soft draw-string bag for carrying them around (but I could

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-08-30 Thread Chip Orange
of these headsets. Question, do they come with a carrying case, or do they fold up? Also, stupid question, but can I have more than one thing hooked up via Bluetooth to my phone? My braille display and headphones? I know, I'm not that bright! LOL. Thanks. Jen On 8/28/16, Chip Orange <lis

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-08-30 Thread Chip Orange
my iPhone On Aug 28, 2016, at 1:19 PM, Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: Yes, several people did purchase it because they wrote me to ask for my notes on how the controls were laid out, and for my text copy of the user guide. Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:v

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-08-28 Thread Chip Orange
7, 2016 at 2:45 PM Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: They’re ear-buds; that is, there’s a button mushroom hard plastic piece which holds the speaker, and then there’s a silicon rubber tip which you slide into your ear. It’s soft and comfortable, and you just push it in until it’s f

RE: 6S not Alerting Me to Voice Mail

2016-08-26 Thread Chip Orange
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 2:45 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: 6S not Alerting Me to Voice Mail Hi Dulce, I’m afraid I don’t understand at all the answer you were given which talks about “visual voice mail”. My answer

RE: 6S not Alerting Me to Voice Mail

2016-08-26 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Dulce, I’m afraid I don’t understand at all the answer you were given which talks about “visual voice mail”. My answer to you is that you do actively have to check for the presence of voice mail, nothing is going to happen automatically which will bring it to your attention. You can

RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-25 Thread Chip Orange
Yes, but when I searched for blindgeekzone or blind-geek-zone or blind geek zone, it could not find it in any of these forms. I'm asking if it's there in some other form, or not in OOTunes at all? Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: update on my sound problem

2016-08-25 Thread Chip Orange
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 1:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: update on my sound problem I believe turning on the “do not disturb” will stop everything from coming through, while flipping the mute switch only stops

RE: update on my sound problem

2016-08-25 Thread Chip Orange
nd you get three of them in a short period of time. Here's an article that explains the difference: http://www.howtogeek.com/256984/whats-the-difference-between-do-not-disturb-and-mute-on-the-iphone/ On 24/08/16 19:35, Chip Orange wrote: Hi Alan, This is a good tip; but I would li

RE: update on my sound problem

2016-08-25 Thread Chip Orange
b-and-mute-on-the-iphone/ On 24/08/16 19:35, Chip Orange wrote: > Hi Alan, > > > > This is a good tip; but I would like to know, is this doing something > different from just use of the “mute” switch by the volume arrows? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Chip > &g

RE: update on my sound problem

2016-08-25 Thread Chip Orange
calls, alerts, and notifications that you get while your device is locked. You can also schedule a time or choose who you'll allow calls from. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2016, at 7:35 PM, Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: Hi Alan, This is a good tip; but I would like t

RE: update on my sound problem

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Alan, This is a good tip; but I would like to know, is this doing something different from just use of the “mute” switch by the volume arrows? Thanks, Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Wednesday, August 24,

RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
having maps onboard, as compared to using GoogleMaps or AppleMaps, actually saves? Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:56 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
When you compare the accuracy of the map data you may reconsider. As Richard said, you can get along by using Google Maps with Blind Square, but in my opinion their map data is so poor that you have to use something else; and then what are you getting from Blind Square except place data, which

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Joe, It does not use Open Street, it uses NavTech. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 9:27 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Why do you think it's free in Android? Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mohib Anwar Rafay Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 1:02 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App

RE: VoiceOver volume problem

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
hone because a recent Roger update caused the same issue you're describing with the volume. I never installed Roger on my iPhone, but the volume issue you're describing is exactly the same. On 8/13/2016 6:53 PM, Chip Orange wrote: Hi all, Lately I’ve been having a problem where the Voic

RE: People Finder, or Not?

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
It's not what was wanted; it does not use bluetooth, it uses friends who are sharing their location with you specifically, using their GPS, and displays results in a graphical map. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
The maps in BlindSquare are, in my opinion, some of the worst available. They come from a source named "Open Street Map", and are free. When I complained to the developer of Blind Square as to how inaccurate they were for my city, and asked how could we report map issues to get corrected, he

RE: all IOS sounds are gone

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
I’m guessing it’s not the mute switch oryou would not have said “all” sounds were gone? If it turns out not to be the mute switch, I had a similar problem after I installed the Roger app; when I uninstalled it, all was then again as normal (once I rebooted the phone). Please do let us know

RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Mike, I was looking for the Blind Geek Zone podcast using my victor Stream and OOTunes, and could not seem to find it; could you tell me exactly what to search for? Thanks. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike

RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Thank you Mark for your analysis and testing results. I wanted to offer one correction however: GPS apps in no way have to take into consideration their distance from the satellites. The underlying GPS hardware obviously does, but it simply reports the lat and lon to the app, which then does

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Sieghard, I don’t know if it does or does not do this, but I think that particular type of feature isn’t very useful for Voice Over users … I believe it’s only usable for those with some vision. What do you think? Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-23 Thread Chip Orange
Is there such a list? Would you have any info for it? Thanks. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Some Reactions From Using

RE: VoiceOver volume problem

2016-08-15 Thread Chip Orange
Roger updates fairly frequently, so if this is reported, I’m sure he’ll work on it. Andy From: Chip Orange <mailto:lists3...@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: VoiceOver volume problem Yes, absolutely it was the Rog

RE: VoiceOver volume problem

2016-08-15 Thread Chip Orange
is exactly the same. On 8/13/2016 6:53 PM, Chip Orange wrote: Hi all, Lately I’ve been having a problem where the VoiceOver volume will suddenly drop to an inaudible level for no apparent reason. If I go to the sounds settings it often will be restored to the proper level, and if I

RE: VoiceOver volume problem

2016-08-15 Thread Chip Orange
? I have had that problem and I can bring it back by asking Siri a question. Are you, by any chance, using the Roger app. That is the app that seems to cause the problem for me. Ron & Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Or

RE: VoiceOver volume problem

2016-08-14 Thread Chip Orange
issue is that I had to delete Roger from my Android phone because a recent Roger update caused the same issue you're describing with the volume. I never installed Roger on my iPhone, but the volume issue you're describing is exactly the same. On 8/13/2016 6:53 PM, Chip Orange wrote:

VoiceOver volume problem

2016-08-13 Thread Chip Orange
Hi all, Lately I've been having a problem where the VoiceOver volume will suddenly drop to an inaudible level for no apparent reason. If I go to the sounds settings it often will be restored to the proper level, and if I talk to Siri I find the standard sound level is not affected (that is,

RE: Bluetooth Tethering

2016-08-13 Thread Chip Orange
I believe you're thinking of People Finder from Sendero Group? Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 11:42 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Bluetooth Tethering Hi, Some time

RE: looking for accessible IStick for IPhone

2016-08-08 Thread Chip Orange
...@leefco.com From: Chip Orange Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 12:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: looking for accessible IStick for IPhone Hi All, I’m looking for a recommendation for one of the USB drives which comes with a lightning connector and app designed

RE: Thermostat confusion.

2016-08-04 Thread Chip Orange
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 12:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Thermostat confusion. In addition to this good answer for standard thermostat functions, advanced thermostats such as the Nest will allow you

RE: Thermostat confusion.

2016-08-04 Thread Chip Orange
. That is not my luck. Rose Combs roseco...@q.com -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 12:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Thermostat confusion. I am not answering the question you

RE: transfering music from itunes to iphone

2016-08-04 Thread Chip Orange
I tried this, and found both the Windows program and the IOS app to be completely inaccessible; how did others find it? Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 12:46 PM To:

RE: I phone is now working after update. Here is the complete explanation. Was Re: iPhone seems to have died during update

2016-08-04 Thread Chip Orange
I have also seen charging only USB cables (not lightning though); these came as a an included cable about 6 inches long for some device which required a USB charger, and I think the manufacturer saved a few pennies by creating this charging only cable, which I’m guessing did not include lines

RE: Thermostat confusion.

2016-08-04 Thread Chip Orange
In addition to this good answer for standard thermostat functions, advanced thermostats such as the Nest will allow you to program schedules for changing the temperature based on both time of day and whether you are home or not (the Nest can tell if you are at home with a built-in motion

RE: Thermostat confusion.

2016-08-04 Thread Chip Orange
I am not answering the question you asked, but I want to say that as a blind person, you'll need quite a bit of sighted help in order to use the Nest thermostat. There are many of its functions which are not accessible. I have a sighted wife, so once we got all the setup accomplished, I am

RE: a little broken siri tip for you all

2016-08-04 Thread Chip Orange
Could you explain what it means to turn dictation off? Is this a Siri command, or do you do it via settings? The only dictation I've used is when you double finger double tap to enter some text via dictation. Thanks, Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

looking for accessible IStick for IPhone

2016-08-04 Thread Chip Orange
Hi All, I'm looking for a recommendation for one of the USB drives which comes with a lightning connector and app designed to be accessible on an Iphone and standard USB. The previous messages I've found on this group mentioned a brand/model named Ibridge, but said it wasn't entirely

RE: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Chip Orange
and Google Maps you can use blind Square in association with Google maps or in association with Apple maps. > On 21 Jul 2016, at 22:45, Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: > > I recently purchased Blind Square and am very disappointed. It uses "open > source" ma

RE: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Chip Orange
I recently purchased Blind Square and am very disappointed. It uses "open source" map data from Open Street Maps, and is quite inaccurate in my area. When I wrote to them asking for some way to have a feature where we could offer map data corrections, or to ask if they could use Google Map

is IFTTT ACCESSIBLE

2016-07-20 Thread Chip Orange
Hi all, I'd like to learn how to use IFTTT, but when I try it seems not accessible using Voice Over . before I write them a note, has anyone done this? Chip -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

RE: Blind Square and Four Square

2016-07-19 Thread Chip Orange
Square since January and haven't regretted the $30 cost. Wayne On 7/17/16, Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: > It might … but I thought they bought map data from NavTech or some company > like that (at least they did for their other braille note products). > > > > I

RE: issue with voice over and using the phone

2016-07-19 Thread Chip Orange
I've been having a problem with Voice Over when using other audio apps such as Roger; in this case, it often locks the audio to the ear-piece on the phone, and won't use the speaker or the bluetooth headset, and restarting voice over won't solve the problem, I do have to reset the phone to get

RE: Blind Square and Four Square

2016-07-17 Thread Chip Orange
use Google Maps data? I thought it did. Thanks, Ari On Jul 17, 2016, at 8:33 AM, Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: I really wish we had a blind-friendly navigational GPS app which used Google map data; I don’t know why we don’t, the Google data is freely available (I

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-07-17 Thread Chip Orange
t from Kimber's iPhone On Jul 17, 2016, at 11:54 AM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: I've the LG HBS1100, which pairs to multiple devices, and has BLE; the sound-quality is amazing! On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:28 AM Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: Hi, It

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-07-17 Thread Chip Orange
evices, and has BLE; the sound-quality is amazing! On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:28 AM Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: Hi, It sits very loosely and lightly on your shoulders, and does not touch your neck, and so causes no sweat or discomfort. I was employed at the time my wife p

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-07-17 Thread Chip Orange
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bluetooth Headphones I've the LG HBS1100, which pairs to multiple devices, and has BLE; the sound-quality is amazing! On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:28 AM Chip Orange <lists3...@comcast.net> wrote: Hi, It sits very loosely and lightly on your shoulders, and does not

RE: Blind Square and Four Square

2016-07-17 Thread Chip Orange
4square POIs that were as much as half a mile away from the actual location. Andy From: Chip Orange <mailto:lists3...@comcast.net> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 6:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Blind Square and Four Square And I have to say it’s map data isn

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-07-17 Thread Chip Orange
its noticeable part, mean can I use this headset in my professional life, mean in the official meetings etc? mean will it go unnoticed when not in use? and when I got a call, simply pull out earbud and insurt into the ear, rest all the time in hidden position. On 7/17/16, Chip Orange <lis

RE: why do people use voicedream reader just curious

2016-07-16 Thread Chip Orange
The only audio books which can be played (it should be noted) are those which are not copy protected. Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 3:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: why

RE: Blind Square and Four Square

2016-07-16 Thread Chip Orange
And I have to say it’s map data isn’t all that accurate in smaller towns which may not have a lot of OSM volunteers to correct it. They need to allow people who are blind to submit corrections somehow. Try Arriadne GPS for more accurate mapping data, but without the four square business

RE: Bluetooth Headphones

2016-07-16 Thread Chip Orange
Hi, Yes, I have just such a bluetooth pair; they are horse-shoe shaped and sit on your shoulders around your neck (very losely). You pull out a little mushroom ear-piece from either side and insert it into the ear (it's tipped with soft silicon-rubber), and when you're done you press a button

RE: Bird song app

2016-07-16 Thread Chip Orange
There is one called Bird Song ID which says it can do this; you record for 30 seconds, and it says you have to have a fairly loud sample of just that particular bird, and it will give you the likely candidates in order. It's maybe $5 (or less), not much. It will also play you samples of

RE: Nest thermostat

2016-07-08 Thread Chip Orange
Also, you could look at using the “auto away” feature of the Nest (which makes use of the motion sensor in the Nest), and there’s a geofencing feature you can enable such that when your phone leaves the area of the Nest, it automatically goes into “away” unless someone triggers the motion

turns out IPhone 6s and 6s plus are highly water resistant, and Apple never said

2016-06-18 Thread Chip Orange
https://www.engadget.com/2015/10/02/iphone-6s-waterproof/ Above according to a company named IfixIt Chip -- 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

RE: Air Printer?

2016-06-02 Thread Chip Orange
Just FYI, the HP Envy 100 series are wireless air printers, also copiers and scanners, inkjet with color. Only downside is they have a touch panel on the front which is used to display and clear errors (which also will display on the associated Windows software, don’t know about IOS). This

RE: Roomba 980 with an app!

2016-06-02 Thread Chip Orange
Yes, it’s not as strong a motor, but it will run every day, and it can do under beds etc., both things we humans aren’t likely to do, so you can end up with a cleaner house than when owning a traditional vacuum. Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

RE: voice assistance apps

2016-06-02 Thread Chip Orange
How or why is Roger needed to use Alexa? Thanks. Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Shawn Krasniuk Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 12:31 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: voice assistance apps Google Now is also for iOS,

RE: App for Navigating Airports

2016-05-29 Thread Chip Orange
FYI, I could not find any app named Idetown? Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of terrie arnold Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2016 11:35 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: App for Navigating Airports There is an app

RE: So long, Siri: How to get Amazon Alexa on your iPhone

2016-05-13 Thread Chip Orange
How do you "get at Alexa" via Roger? Thanks, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Davert Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 2:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: So long, Siri: How to get Amazon Alexa on your

RE: iTunes for windows and screen readers

2016-05-03 Thread Chip Orange
alf Of Chip Orange Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 12:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iTunes for windows and screen readers What about those new thumb drives which are supposed to work on both I devices and Windows devices? Can be sure of any of their names (one may have been Ist

RE: Battery on an iPhone 6s

2016-05-03 Thread Chip Orange
Also, use of location services is (I've found) a *huge* way to quickly drain the battery, so be careful of sharing your location with others, and allowing apps to make use of your location. Some apps will not show up on the app switcher, while still using your location services and running in

RE: iTunes for windows and screen readers

2016-05-03 Thread Chip Orange
It’s great it’s working that well for you, but for me with Window-Eyes, I am getting virtually no field name prompts, so instructions such as “tab until you hear …” don’t work for me. At least, when I was trying to setup syncing they did not, and even now I could not duplicate whatever it took

RE: Entirely OT, But Figure Someone Can answer Offlist?

2016-05-02 Thread Chip Orange
I believe NFB (and you don't have to belong) has a list called "electronics talk"; I've been on it in the past, but using a different pc (which I no longer have access to). If no one else can turn up subscription info, I'll try and find the url for their mailing list server, where I believe

RE: iTunes for windows and screen readers

2016-05-02 Thread Chip Orange
What about those new thumb drives which are supposed to work on both I devices and Windows devices? Can be sure of any of their names (one may have been Istick), but I thought I read they were supposed to do exactly this (with the help of an app which came supplied on the thumb drive). Anyone

RE: How Do You Use iOS?

2016-05-02 Thread Chip Orange
How about Ariadne GPS? I don't know if it's been localized for which languages, but I thought it drew its data from the open source map project, so I thought it might work? Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister

listening apps; was How Do You Use iOS?

2016-04-30 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Simon, I am very interesting in some app that would let me listen to the outside world while having my headset on; however, when I looked at the three you mentioned, just reading their descriptions, here's what I found: Ulisten: does not say anywhere that it will mix the environmental

RE: How Do You Use iOS?

2016-04-29 Thread Chip Orange
Excellent write-up Chris; thanks! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 2:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How Do You Use iOS? A lot of the apps I use on a daily basis

RE: How Do You Use iOS?

2016-04-29 Thread Chip Orange
Traci, Do you know if they still make DraftPad, I could not find it? Thanks, Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 11:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How Do You Use iOS?

RE: How Do You Use iOS?

2016-04-29 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Mark, It's hard to add to this list! The app I use daily which you don't have is Nest for controlling the Nest thermostats; they're otherwise one of these completely inaccessible digital devices. I also use Amazon Prime Music. And another sound related app called Naturespace, which gives

RE: Audio/Call not routing through headset Was Re: Plantronics Voyager Edge headset

2016-04-29 Thread Chip Orange
Also keep in mind that if you use a Bluetooth headset but answer an incoming call with a 2-finger double tap that it will go to the iphone. You have to answer the call on the device you want to speak on. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange

RE: Severe weather alerts

2016-04-29 Thread Chip Orange
ut did hit about 10 miles away. For ordinary weather alerts I use Storm Shield. I see that it was compared to Weather Radio which someone said is $9.99. Storm Shield is $2.99. Sherrie Gosling -Original Message- From: Chip Orange Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:36 PM To: viphone@googlegr

RE: Sending Calls To Voicemail Without Phone Ringing?

2016-04-28 Thread Chip Orange
Well, the mute switch does this doesn’t it? I guess if you also have vibrate enable it still vibrates, but if you disable vibrate, then won’t they all just go to voice mail? And for specific time periods (such as over night) you can setup “do not disturb” mode to automatically switch on

RE: Audible one more

2016-04-28 Thread Chip Orange
will have to pay the full price for the title, which, in my experience, can be more than the same title purchased directly from iTunes. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 4:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: accessibility apps

2016-04-28 Thread Chip Orange
And worth every penny! (that is, I find it often fails to recognize currency, especially in less than perfect lighting conditions). I was trying to recognize some bills while I was in process of getting dressed, and it failed every one ... until I realized I had the light off in the closet,

RE: Question about problem with bluez 2 S

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
Yes, I've had Siri not go to the headset (different model). Turn it off and back on, and things are then ok. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ioana Gandrabur Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 4:03 PM To:

RE: Audible one more

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
Yes, or you can also purchase on amazon.com I don’t believe you have to take out a subscription however, I am pretty sure you can just buy individual books. You do however have to pay for some sort of active plan which allows you to login to get to the books you’ve purchased (I think

RE: Calendar question

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
Joseph, If you meant to say “select the google calendar within your IOS calendar app”, then I’d like to know how to do that? I just had a look at the IOS calendar app settings, and I did not see any way to select a google calendar? Thanks, Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Calendar question

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
Well, the answer here depends on the app. If you use the Outlook app, it integrates it's calendar events with the IOS calendar; there are likely other apps which also do this if you're no fan of Outlook ... but I do recommend the Outlook app, and it does work with a wide range of email

RE: WiFi Calling Dilemma Solved!

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
Oh, I am also having the problem, and my AT person did not know how to fix it!!! I guess I'll spend another hour on the phone with them trying for someone else. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Levegnale

RE: Voice over not working after I turn it on using Siri

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
mean any screen that I go to after pressing the home button to get out of the Siri screen. No, I have not tried to open the app switcher. This is really puzzling to me, never having this problem before using voice over on her phone. Sent from Wendy's iPhone On Apr 27, 2016, at 11:15 AM, Chip

RE: Severe weather alerts

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
background to send alerts, or will alerts get sent even if the app is closed? Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 11:49 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Seve

RE: Severe weather alerts

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
Thanks for the lightning alerts info … I remember seeing someone asking for this recently. Living in Florida, I’m wondering if knowing about near-by lightning would really benefit me in some way … and would it come in time for me to do anything? Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Audio/Call not routing through headset Was Re: Plantronics Voyager Edge headset

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
You know, I’ve noticed a very similar issue when I turn on my bluetooth headset, where the voice over sound comes through the headset, but Siri does not; she’s still speaking out of the phone. I turn the headset off and back on, and all is fixed … and your description of the fix makes me

RE: Severe weather alerts

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
I use Wunderground (from Weather Underground, free). It tracks your current location, and also allows you to specify multiple locations for notifications. It also gives you a lot of weather and forecast info on screen if you want it, along with the severe weather alerts.You can also

RE: Plantronics Voyager Edge headset

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
I just want to add that I have the collar-style bluetooth headset from LG (the BHS 900 I think), where the ear-buds pull out on retractable short wires when you need to hear something in your ear, and then can automatically be retracted. It is also bluetooth 4.0, and has buttons for

RE: Voice over not working after I turn it on using Siri

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
What's the other screen? Do you mean any other screen, or a specific app? I've run into a few apps which seem to disable Voice Over when you make them active, and then I would do a quick double press of the home button to go to the app switcher, and Voice Over would return (have you tried

RE: Question about wifi

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Rena, It doesn’t cost much to buy a wireless router ($50 or so), and you could add wireless to your home internet, and then use the Iphone as Edward says. It takes some technical know-how to setup the wireless router … if you can’t do this yourself, maybe you know someone who can, or

RE: 6s vs 6s+ camera revisit

2016-04-27 Thread Chip Orange
I would think not, as OCR should be done using a single instantaneous image; while stablization is an affect to improves what you see over multiple images through time, as your hand is moving from one image to the next (it averages them out). Chip -Original Message- From:

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