Re: A Question about the Volume of Audio Described Playback

2023-11-07 Thread Christina
I know you are asking about the Apple TV but I just wanted to add that several years ago I remember a setting like that on the Fire TV. I can’t remember if it was on the Fire TV Stick or on Fire TV OS. I just remember setting it and I’ve not messed with it since. Christina > On Nov 3, 2

Re: punctuation in voice over question

2022-05-18 Thread Christina
Go to the rotor and keep turning until you hear it say Activities. Then with one finger swipe down until you hear No activity selected. You may have accidentally selected the programming activity which makes VO read all of the punctuation. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2022, at 9:23 AM,

Re: Withings scale

2021-05-04 Thread Christina
The Wyze scale is great. That's spelled W. Y. Z. E. It did not require sighted assistance to set up on my iPhone, it runs about $35 on Amazon, and does not require me to stand perfectly on sensors. > On May 4, 2021, at 2:09 PM, Ann Byrne wrote: > > Our scale cost $30 from Amazon. the app

Re: Using vita mix with iPhone

2021-03-10 Thread Christina
couldn't use it when it came to actually starting a recipe. I contacted the company but I didn't make progress. I haven't tried the app in a few years. So, maybe things have changed. Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2021, at 6:54 PM, Wren Langley wrote: > > Hi all, > Has

Re: still seeking media player app to use with Dropbox

2020-11-11 Thread Christina
Cloud Beats sounds like a possible solution if it is integrated with DropBox. I sync my Voice Dream Library with iCloud, so I don't think it's actually taking up a ton of space on my iPhone, but I'm not sure. Christina > On Nov 10, 2020, at 5:22 PM, Vicki W. wrote: > > Thank you. Th

Re: still seeking media player app to use with Dropbox

2020-11-10 Thread Christina
Export the audio file to Voice Dream Reader. If it's a book with multiple MP3 files for one book, then you might want to zip the folder that has those MP3 files in it before sending it to Voice Dream Reader so that it comes out as one book instead of multiple books, but you don't have to. >

Re: Transferring playlists/music among different services like Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music etc.

2020-04-13 Thread Christina
tapped on it, that it is selected. It’s a very simple app and others may have more features. Christina > On Apr 10, 2020, at 5:59 PM, Cristóbal Muñoz wrote: > > Hello list, > Was wondering if anyone knows of an accessible program/service that can do > this? ON iOS, I’ve t

Re: How does your Voiceover pronounce yesterday after the iOS 13.4 upgrade?

2020-03-25 Thread Christina
I also want to add in case it’s of importance. My iPhone is an Eleven. Christina > On Mar 25, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Christina wrote: > > I’m getting the same thing. It started around 11 PM last night while I was > using my iPhone, and I haven’t even updated. I double checked, and I’m

Re: How does your Voiceover pronounce yesterday after the iOS 13.4 upgrade?

2020-03-25 Thread Christina
I’m getting the same thing. It started around 11 PM last night while I was using my iPhone, and I haven’t even updated. I double checked, and I’m on 13.3.1 and I’m using Samantha compact. I rebooted my iPhone and the weird pronunciation of the word “yesterday” persists. Christina > On Mar

Re: App to track books you read

2020-02-19 Thread Christina
The Nice thing about GoodReads is that you don’t have to use all of it’s features. Just use the database of books to add them to your virtual Read shelf. You don’t have to do anything more than that. Then when you look up a book and if it shows that the book is marked as read, than you know

Re: Netflix and AirPlay

2020-01-16 Thread Christina
While the video is playing, bring down the notification center and go to show playback destination. I have no idea about lip syncing or latency, but the sound does come out of my Sonos. HTH, Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2020, at 5:54 PM, Tom Lange wrote: > > Hi, >

Re: copying ringtones to an iOS device from the Mac in Catalina

2019-12-14 Thread Christina
I hope this helps, but the only way I get it to work, is if quick NAV is on. It’s so weird. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2019, at 2:04 PM, Anna Dresner wrote: > > Hi JOhn, > > That's a good thought. I tried it, and as when I moved up and down the list > without the VO keys, I was told

Re: Deleting playlist

2019-11-29 Thread Christina
I’m so sorry, but I don’t completely understand your question. Are you subscribed to Apple Music’s Streaming service? If so, are you asking how not to have Christmas songs added to your library, but you still want a Christmas playlist? On iOS under settings, music, then set Add Playlist songs

Re: Temporary fix to get Voiceover to broadcast through connected Bose Soundlink Mini 2 bluetooth speaker

2019-11-29 Thread Christina
Hi, Did you try unpairing your Bose Speaker, going to settings, accessibility, voice over, audio, then changing send to HDMI to on. Then re-pairing the bose? I don’t know if that will do a thing but I had heard that VO not going to the Bose speakers was a feature and if you wanted that to work

Re: Siri Voices On Two Phones

2019-11-26 Thread Christina
Family sharing works great for purchases. However, to my knowledge, each person Hass to do their own in app purchases. I wish in app purchases could be shared across family members. Family sharing used to be so much more awesome. Now so very many apps are free then you upgrade them with an app

Re: Accessible app for your iPhone that will let you lock your screen and still be streaming content?

2019-11-23 Thread Christina
What about guided access? Is that still a feature under accessibility? It used to be a way to Prevent the switching of apps. I tried it many years ago when my kids were little but it was kind of a pain back then. Maybe it’s been improved. Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2019, a

Re: Apple Accessibility reply to Voiceover no longer coming out of my Bose Mini Soundlink 2 bluetooth speaker since upgrading to iOS 13.2

2019-11-23 Thread Christina
. It seems that some people like this and some people don’t. So, it’s hard to say. ☺️ Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 22, 2019, at 11:55 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > >  > I have that send to HDMI turned off which I believe is the default, but the > two Bluetooth speak

Re: Apple Accessibility reply to Voiceover no longer coming out of my Bose Mini Soundlink 2 bluetooth speaker since upgrading to iOS 13.2

2019-11-22 Thread Christina
with her phone because she didn’t have to interrupt the music to do things on her phone. Everyone in the room could enjoy the music and she retained the ability to do what she needed to on her iPhone. HTH and best of luck, Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 21, 2019, at 2:34 PM, Alan Le

Rename file/folder name in Files app

2019-11-06 Thread Christina
Hello, How do I rename a folder or file name in Apple’s File app with Voice Over? I googled it and found directions for non VO users. It says to tap on the name of the file and then then start typing the new name. That won’t work with VO on. I can’t figure out how to do it. I used the actions

Re: Twitterrific's Contex menu New Tweet item

2019-10-22 Thread Christina
Oh, I see now, you’re talking about from the home screen, not within the app. I’ll experiment and see if I am having the same problem. What about if you swipe up until you hear context menu? Does that work more reliably? Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2019, at 4:56 PM, Ed Worr

Re: Are Third Party Keyboards Working in iOS 12.1.3?

2019-10-20 Thread Christina
I haven’t had any problems at all with hardware keyboards since iOS 13 except in WhatsApp, and those problems still persist. They told me it would be fixed in the next update. The WhatsApp update came out, but the shift key and control key still aren’t working. I can type, but I can’t use

Re: Twitterrific's Contex menu New Tweet item

2019-10-20 Thread Christina
stuff and I have to explore by touch or sometimes even close a window to get to those options like muffle, mute, etc. Christina > On Oct 19, 2019, at 5:09 AM, Gerardo Corripio wrote: > > Is it only me, or do you'll who use Twitterrific find that its New Tweet > Contex men

Re: A Question for All of You Audio Book Lovers

2019-10-14 Thread Christina
Hi Mark, I know Two different people who have used the Churp app and they both said it was accessible. This was a few months ago, and I haven’t personally tried the Churp app as I haven’t found a book I want to purchase yet. HTH, Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 13, 2019, at 1:38

Re: how to bring up the onscreen keyboard from external keyboard

2019-10-09 Thread Christina
On my keyboard it’s control plus spacebar. Some keyboards also have a designated key for that. I can’t remember for sure, but I think it’s the fn/function key on the apple keyboard. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2019, at 5:08 PM, dlng321.mob...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > > Hi all, > > Can

Re: issues with hardware keyboards

2019-10-09 Thread Christina
With iOS 13 Quick Nav on and off are now replaced with a sounds. > On Oct 9, 2019, at 1:26 PM, 'Ray T. Mahorney' via VIPhone > wrote: > > After upgrading to IOS13, I noticed a number of issues with hardware > keyboards. Before we go any further, I was able to replicate the issues with > 2

Re: Problem continuously scrolling in native Twitter app

2019-10-07 Thread Christina
Kathy is talking about, but I had to go way way back in my timeline to encounter this. Christina\ Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2019, at 9:32 AM, Ed Worrell wrote: > > Hello Cathy, > > I have been thinking about your issue for a few days with the native Twitter > app.

Re: Join Me in Requesting that Imbedded Web Links be Made VoiceOver Accessible in Twitter for iOS13

2019-10-06 Thread Christina
Thanks for the clarification. That makes complete sense. I hope Twitter fixes this soon because links should work when you open a tweet. Thanks for pointing this out. Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2019, at 7:12 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Christina, > > You a

Re: Join Me in Requesting that Imbedded Web Links be Made VoiceOver Accessible in Twitter for iOS13

2019-10-06 Thread Christina
>> Sorry, my mistake, I flicked up twice , not once, to access the link on a >> tweet. -- 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: Join Me in Requesting that Imbedded Web Links be Made VoiceOver Accessible in Twitter for iOS13

2019-10-06 Thread Christina
Sorry. I’m confused. I’m on iOS 13.1.2 and running the latest Twitter official app and I just opened a website from a tweet. Is this only happening with some tweets or from a different area Of the Twitter app ?I was on the home tab in my timeline, and I did a single flick up and there was the

Re: Problem continuously scrolling in native Twitter app

2019-10-04 Thread Christina
Maybe try the Twitterrific app until the scrolling issue improves. Again, try powering down your phone, wait a few minutes , then power it back up. Good luck ☺️ Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2019, at 3:14 PM, Kathy Brandt wrote: > > Thanks, Christina and Mark, > I am still

Re: Problem continuously scrolling in native Twitter app

2019-10-04 Thread Christina
The twitter app isn’t behaving that way at all for me. It just continuously scrolls down. Make sure you have the latest Twitter app because they just updated it a day or 2 ago. One other idea is to make sure your wifi data or data signal is strong. Also try rebooting your phone. FYI, I’m

Free audible originals was Details needed on purchasing an Audible book with a credit using the app

2019-10-04 Thread Christina
There was an Audible app update a couple of days ago. Last night I wanted to see what the free audible originals are for October. I can’t find them anywhere. The originals tab has been replaced with a channels tab. I looked and looked and I can’t find them. I did find an Audible Originals

Re: Details needed on purchasing an Audible book with a credit using the app

2019-10-04 Thread Christina
Hi, It’s actually pretty awesome and it’s not complicated at all. The app has a home tab as well as a discover tab to poke around at books. It’s not as robust as the website, but it’s pretty good. There is a from my wish list section, but I haven’t explored that very much to see if it’s my

Re: strange problem within a couple of Apps, phone reads by itself

2019-10-03 Thread Christina
I’m not sure that I completely understand, but I highly recommend that you clear your app switcher, power down your iPhone, wait a few minutes and power it back up. I have had to do this more than usual since iOS 13 and it has fixed some glitches I didn’t expect it to fix. HTH, Christina Sent

Re: Another Question About Selecting Text

2019-10-03 Thread Christina
it and then the edit will show up in the rotor. HTH, Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2019, at 1:51 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  If she is on iOS 13, have her try double tapping in the edit field a couple > times, to get the cursor at the beginning, then edit

Re: Problem continuously scrolling in native Twitter app

2019-10-03 Thread Christina
I’m on version 7.60, which came out a couple of days ago, and I’m able to scroll down just fine on my timeline. I don’t use the Twitter app much because Twitterrific works better for me personally. Best of luck, Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2019, at 8:49 AM, Kathy Brandt wr

Re: Problem with VO, File Browser and IOS13.2

2019-10-02 Thread Christina
When you’re on the app store updates page, make sure to refresh the screen. Make sure you are at the very top of the page and perform a 3-finger swipe down. Then recheck what updates might be available and hopefully you’ll see the VDR update. -- The following information is important for all

Re: Facial recognition

2019-09-30 Thread Christina
Try holding the phone further away from your face. Also, make sure your phone is in portrait not landscape. I also think resetting up your face ID can be helpful. I had trouble with my first face ID, then I got sighted help the second go around. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:21

Re: Format options replacing reader mode button in iOS 13

2019-09-30 Thread Christina
> I think he means the actions rotor/actions menu. Put VO focus on the format > options button and then swipe up. -- 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

Handwriting feature when entering passcode

2019-09-30 Thread Christina
around can hear. Anyways, I can’t use handwriting anymore for this. And in case you are wondering, yes, I’ve rebooted my phone multiple times. I’m on iOS 13.1.1. Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: Format options replacing reader mode button in iOS 13

2019-09-30 Thread Christina
. Christina Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2019, at 5:51 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  For what it is worth, I agree with you Mary. > If you have it on in Safari settings, and find a page in't working right, you > can go to that format button and there is a hide

Re: Bluetooth keyboards was Re: IOS 13.1.1 is out

2019-09-29 Thread Christina
Also, I don’t think the control key works either in WhatsApp because I tried the control plus spacebar to pull up the onscreen keyboard so i could try inserting punctuation that way since the shift key doesn’t work, but it didn’t work. I did report this to WhatsApp and they responded a few days

Accessible scale

2019-01-31 Thread Christina
My talking bathroom scale died. I need to replace it, but was considering a smart scale. Can I please get some recommendations for scales that are accessible through an app. Thanks, Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: Some emoticon questions in texts

2017-08-12 Thread Christina C.
een to choose an emoji. HTH, Christina > On Jul 28, 2017, at 10:14 PM, ⁨Liel Ben Simon‫ליאל בן סימון‬‎⁩ > <⁨liel...@gmail.com⁩> wrote: > > Hi! More tip that ican give, if you cross to keybord for emogy you can move > to headings in VoiceOver rotor and you will find the heading

Re: Unable to receive calls when iPhone is locked

2017-02-08 Thread Christina
Is there any chance that you have do not disturb turned on? On my phone, if I touch the status bar, if I flick just to the right of the time… It will say do not disturb if it is indeed enabled. I hope you get this resolved very soon. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 8, 2017, at 1:32 PM,

Re: help with keyboard command Vo Keys

2017-02-01 Thread Christina
> Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 31, 2017, at 9:28 PM, Christina <blindmaclo...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Thanks! I may have figured out one thing. The far bottom left key seems to >> be the control key. While the option key seems to be the third key from th

Re: help with keyboard command Vo Keys

2017-01-31 Thread Christina
, then the second key is the control key, and the third key from the bottom left is the option. So, I thought I was pressing the control plus option, but I was not. Now I have to figure out what that mysterious button inbetween control and option is. *scratching my head* Christina Sent from my

help with keyboard command Vo Keys

2017-01-31 Thread Christina C.
to use these keys with an arrow or anything else. Am I doing something wrong? I have a Mac and I am very familiar with using VO keys. I’d appreciate any info or help. Thanks so much, Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Ulysses was Re: Text editing/word processing

2017-01-31 Thread Christina C.
, is it easy to spell check and to format the document with voiceover with Ulysses on the iPhone? Thanks so much, Christina . > On Jan 31, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Michael Feir <michael.f...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ulysses -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhon

Re: measuring wifi strength with free app

2017-01-13 Thread Christina C.
am I doing something wrong? I’m getting speed test results around 450 but if I do a speedtest.net <http://speedtest.net/> I get in the 20’s or 30’s and I only pay for 40 mbps. I don’t get it at all. Thanks os much, Christina > On Dec 4, 2016, at 7:03 PM, Richard Turner <

faces in photos

2016-10-18 Thread Christina C.
. :) Thanks, Christina -- 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 or moderators directly rather than posting

Re: iMazing and IPA files

2016-10-09 Thread Christina C.
Bummer. Thanks but I want this particular version and the app store will download the latest version instead of this slightly older version. :) Christina > On Oct 9, 2016, at 4:12 PM, Shaf Patel <shafpa...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Not anymore, as per Apple restrictions/app thinnin

iMazing and IPA files

2016-10-09 Thread Christina C.
Hello, Will iMazing allow you to take an IPA file from an iDevice and put it on a Mac? I’d love to get a particular version of an app from my iDevice backed up to my Mac. I don’t necessarily need the document files for that app but I need the actual app. Thanks, Christina -- The following

Rich Links in iMessages

2016-10-08 Thread Christina C.
that. I’d appreciate any tips or help to navigate these rich links. Thanks, Christina -- 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

Voice Dream Reader and iCloud

2016-10-01 Thread Christina C.
backup my library before I try it. However, I’d like to know what you all think before I decide to try it. Thanks so much, Christina -- 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

changing pronunciation isn't working

2016-09-18 Thread Christina C.
, and the play button has Samantha saying tornado correctly. However, Samantha still won’t say tornado correctly. Thanks, Christina -- 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

Re: How Can I Review Voice Messages I've Sent with the Roger App?

2016-08-14 Thread Christina C.
You can’t but if you want ot do a sound check you can start a conversation with rogerbot to test to hear back how you sound. Christina > On Aug 7, 2016, at 6:54 PM, Beverly <reesesw...@gmail.com> wrote: > > You can't. > > >> - Original Message - >&

Re: Twitterrific update

2016-05-05 Thread Christina C.
Give it some time and practice. :) It works great for me and I have not had any problems. Christina > On May 4, 2016, at 3:56 PM, 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone > <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > I don't like the rotor being yoused in this way. I find that it sometimes

Re: a few tweetings questions

2016-04-28 Thread Christina C.
are not read in my timeline if the tweet is a quoted retweet with an image with alt text. In those cases I have to open the tweet to hear the image description. > On Apr 26, 2016, at 3:51 PM, Wayne Merritt <wcmerr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Christina, > 1. I don't know, I've never h

got VO to read alt text for pics in tweetings main timeline

2016-04-26 Thread Christina C.
am experimenting so I can't report on any long term experience nor have I tried any of the other options for in Line photos. Good luck and I hope someone finds this helpful. Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

a few tweetings questions

2016-04-25 Thread Christina C.
Hi, 1. If I tap the timeline options button, I get a choice of Ninja Mode and media timeline. what do those do? 2. If a tweet with a picture has image descriptions, is there a way to know or hear them when flicking through my timeline? So far, I only catch an image description if I open the

Re: Sharing links on twitter via Safari extension

2016-04-21 Thread Christina C.
-- it's fantastic, and it even includes a feature that > automatically shortens the URL so it will fit inside your tweet. > > HTH, > > On 4/19/16, Christina C. <blindmaclo...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hello, >> >> I feel pretty dumb but I can’t figure this out

Sharing links on twitter via Safari extension

2016-04-19 Thread Christina C.
looked at my posts they did not have a link. Anyways, I have tried everything I can think of. Am I supposed to copy the link to the clipboard before I try to share it to twitter, then paste the link in? Thanks for any help, Christina -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Changing calendar views.

2016-04-15 Thread Christina C.
Yeah, I haven’t been able to figure out the calendar app for around a year or more now. I can use it to make appointments but that’s it. I use Fantastical 2 now. Although, I’m not super proficient on that but I find their list view very useful. I hope someone here can help you with apple’s

Re: chromecast, amazon fire stick?

2016-04-14 Thread Christina C.
the important thing with the Chromecast is to make sure the app you want to “cast” to the tv supports the Chromecast and is voice Over accessible. Last time I checked, none of apple's iOS apps support the Chromecast. There are other third party apps on iOS that work with the Chromecast though

twitter handles in tweetings

2016-04-11 Thread Christina C.
this more efficiently. I just feel like I’m missing something and their has to be a quicker way. :) I’m sure it is probably very obvious to some of you so, please no criticizing. :) Thanks, Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: Voice dream reader iCloud sync lost my folders

2016-04-08 Thread Christina C.
to fix this in the future and then you could back up your library just in case and then try turning on iCloud sync. Good luck, Christina -- 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

Re: Facebook artificial intelligence for photos

2016-04-07 Thread Christina
Have you tried logging out and then logging back in? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Rose Combs wrote: > > Still not working for me this morning. Do I have to swipe every message, I > generally start with the two finger swipe to read all and stop if I hear

Re: Question for voice dream reader users who lost your folders after upgrade

2016-04-07 Thread Christina
t of the update. It was as a result of the > cloud sync. The folders updated fine from the old format to the new. > Everything was there, including the structure. The cloud sync killed it. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 7, 2016, at 12:47 PM, Ch

Re: Is anybody having any success with the Fleksy keyboard?

2016-04-07 Thread Christina C.
I just could not get efficient with Fleksy. I kept accidentally hitting keys that are not letters like the shift key and fleksy could not interpret my typing into words that were even close to what I meant. I was using the minimal keyboard but I just could not stop hitting keys that were not

Re: Question for voice dream reader users who lost your folders after upgrade

2016-04-07 Thread Christina C.
If you restore your library from a backup, will you get your folders back? I back upped my library before I installed the update. I don’t use folders so I don’t have any experience to reference. Good Luck. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

Re: Facebook artificial intelligence for photos

2016-04-07 Thread Christina C.
I think I read on twitter if it’s not working to log out of the faceBook app and then log back in or something like that. I don’t remember reading that you have to uninstall the app but I didn’t place that close of attention since I am one of those weird people who didn’t like faceBook and

Re: Will I lose my Ivona voice if I update VDR to 4.0

2016-03-31 Thread Christina C.
I just checked and the Salli Ivona voice is still listed in the Shop in > Manage My Voices in the new VDR 4.00 update. Harry > >> On 31 Mar 2016, at 17:47, Christina C. <blindmaclo...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> The last I heard, the Sally Ivona voice

OmniFocus was Re: Task Manager Apps

2016-03-31 Thread Christina C.
Hi, the OmniFocus app is quite pricey. Could you please tell me what makes it worth the price verses the native free Reminders app. Can you add tasks to OmniFocus via Siri? Thanks for any info as i like the reminders app because it is very convenient but if there is something out there that

Re: Voice searching in the Google app

2016-03-31 Thread Christina C.
It’s been a while since I used the app but the last time I used the app, you have to turn on the OK google option in the settings of the app. Also, as far as I know, you can only do the “OK google” within the app. Christina > On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:38 PM, Mary Otten <motte...@gmail.com&

Will I lose my Ivona voice if I update VDR to 4.0

2016-03-31 Thread Christina C.
Hello, The last I heard, the Sally Ivona voice was not going to be supported anymore. If I update my voice Dream Reader will I lose my Sally Ivona voice? Thanks, Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: Voice Dream Reader 4 is in the App Store

2016-03-31 Thread Christina C.
phone. I hope that makes sense and I could be wrong. Christina -- 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: Task Manager Apps

2016-03-30 Thread Christina C.
Have you tried the native reminders app? You can create multiple lists so if you need a list for a specific project you can make one. I am not sure about sub tasks for tasks though. I’ve never needed to that once I make a specific list for a specific task. > On Mar 30, 2016, at 10:11 AM,

Re: Mega discovery in 9.3

2016-03-24 Thread Christina C.
Joney, What do you remember about it? Was it a four finger swipe and did Tim Cook say that it only works on the 6S or 6S plus? I know a few sighted users of the iPhone and one of their biggest gripes is not having a way to move from one open app to another very quickly other than the back

Re: Mega discovery in 9.3

2016-03-24 Thread Christina C.
nt ... >>>>>> >>>>>> In case anyone hasn't discovered this, it's useful, for example, when >>>>>> you have to enter a code. Once you hear just the code you want, you >>>>>> can then do this gesture and copy it into pasteboar

Re: Mega discovery in 9.3

2016-03-23 Thread Christina C.
users have a new cool feature that the mainstream does not have. Christina > On Mar 23, 2016, at 3:40 PM, Mary Otten <motte...@gmail.com> wrote: > > It is new and 9.3. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 23, 2016, at 1:59 PM, Robin Christopherson > &

Re: 9.3 so far

2016-03-22 Thread Christina C.
Try turning pitch on and off to see if that could be causing some variation. I use Samantha and I have not upgraded yet, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Also, are you using enhanced Samantha or the compact? I think I am using the compact because the enhanced sounds like a chain smoker. ha

Re: iOS 9.3, Apple Music and iTunes Match

2016-03-22 Thread Christina C.
This may be a dumb idea but have you gone into the settings of your phone to see if the settings changed for match or apple music? Maybe something got turned off? If you can’t get it resolved, I’d definitely consider calling apple support. Good Luck, Christina > On Mar 22, 2016, at 10:27

Re: Buying a replacement Plantronics Voyager Legend or getting an Edge?

2016-03-21 Thread Christina C.
So, does the edge just sit in your ear canal like an ear bud. I’m trying to imagine it. What prevents it from falling out. I can’t use ear buds because they constantly pop out or hurt my ears. Thanks for any details. I’d really love to find a great ear peace Christina > On Mar 21, 2016, a

Re: Voice Dream Reader delayed in coming to the app store, but that is good news

2016-03-21 Thread Christina C.
through in app purchases. I think that is why he developed the voice pack app. Maybe that is why he changed his mind? I’m just surprised that the feature will be free. I’m sure it was not a simple task of adding the iCloud support. I love VDR and couldn’t do without it. Christina

Re: about voice dream reader

2016-03-09 Thread Christina C.
into it since he added the auto loader feature. That is just fantastic. I will definitely take advantage of that feature. :) Christina > On Mar 9, 2016, at 3:35 PM, Gordan Radić <razbij...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi! > @Christina; Yes, it would be a one time purchase only. >

Re: Frotz

2016-03-09 Thread Christina C.
don’t want any shockers with the kids. :) Thanks, Christina > On Mar 9, 2016, at 2:59 PM, Michael Feir <michael.f...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello Christina. You have a few ways of going about adding games to > Frotz. There are literally hundreds of games available. A Bear's Night &g

Re: about voice dream reader

2016-03-09 Thread Christina C.
Will that be a one time fee or a subscription? Christina -- 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

Frotz

2016-03-09 Thread Christina C.
this game into Frotz. I’d appreciate any help as this whole thing is brand new to me, Christina -- 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: about voice dream reader

2016-03-09 Thread Christina C.
Wait, did you say iCloud sync support. That would be awesome! Does that mean our bookmarks, and reading progress, and library will sync across devices? That’d be great, I think. :) Christina > On Mar 9, 2016, at 2:17 AM, Gordan Radić <razbij...@gmail.com> wrote: > &

Re: KNFBReader Question?

2016-03-09 Thread Christina C.
or what. I just honestly cannot remember. I don’t have something to scan and put into voice Dream Reader right now so I can get you proper directions. Good Luck, Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

latest version of any list

2016-03-08 Thread Christina C.
version of the any list app without any major problems before I update. I love this app and use it a lot and pay for the extra features so that I can support the app. Thanks so much, Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

Re: Unacceptable Response from Issuu Support Team Regarding VoiceOver Accessibility

2016-02-23 Thread Christina C.
be wrong though :) It’s just a guess based on my perceptions. Good luck, Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please

Re: Readable PDF Files was RE: Unacceptable Response from Issuu Support Team Regarding VoiceOver Accessibility

2016-02-19 Thread Christina C.
May I suggest that you contact the person in charge of where and how the school newsletter is posted? It’s important that this person knwo and understand that the platform they are using is not accessible. This person can also contact the developer or make sure to find a more accessible

Re: apple music and family sharing

2016-02-08 Thread Christina C.
music as well. At least, that’s how it has worked for us so far. :) Christina > On Feb 6, 2016, at 1:48 PM, christopher hallsworth <challswor...@icloud.com> > wrote: > > Hi let's get one thing straight. With family sharing, you "can" share each > other's pur

Re: Fleksy, returning to letter keyboard

2016-01-21 Thread Christina C.
Oh, good to know. Strangely, I don’t know if I encountered this dialogue and my return to letters seems to work. Maybe it will show up here some day and I’ll know what is going on. :) Christina > On Jan 21, 2016, at 10:21 AM, Krister Ekstrom <kris...@kristersplace.com> > wr

Re: Life line a great text based game in real-time

2016-01-21 Thread Christina C.
So, just to confirm, does it work great with voice over? Thanks, Christina > On Jan 21, 2016, at 4:03 AM, RACHEL & DAMIEN <damiens.hone...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > hi i tried the game yesterday and liked it so much i bought the other > lifeline games too. i think t

Re: Fleksy, returning to letter keyboard

2016-01-21 Thread Christina C.
consistently make the switch from letters to numbers and back again with the shift key while in minimal keyboard. I haven’t given up yet though. If I had never used the original stand alone Fleksy keyboard and had such a superb experience I would have given up a long time ago. Christina > On

Re: Problems with Fleksy number/symbols layout

2016-01-21 Thread Christina C.
I second that. :) Maybe if more of us blind people are using Fleksy we might be able to contribute more helpful tips, suggestions, and requests that the Fleksy team might find useful to help make the app even better in the future. Christina > On Jan 21, 2016, at 1:30 AM, Harry Bell <ubu

Re: SIRI issues - can someone help me out here?

2016-01-20 Thread Christina C.
this problem. I promise, I’m not trying to hijack your message with a problem of my own. I’m just trying to understand if our problems are the same or very different. Christina > On Jan 20, 2016, at 7:16 AM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> > wrote: > > > Are you usin

  1   2   3   4   5   >