Re: Home button and VoiceOver

2014-10-15 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, and it has happened in previous versions of iOS as well. The solution I use is to reboot my iPhone. I suspect it is caused by memory fragmentation. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 15 Oct 2014, at 11:40, Jennie Facer

Re: Thoughts on IPhone 6

2014-10-15 Thread David Chittenden
Sure, just like you should be able to drive a tractor over a computer, a laptop, or many, many other expensive items. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 15 Oct 2014, at 21:19, Joe Paton patonpl...@gmail.com wrote

Re: problem with the order of messages in the messages app on iphone6 please help, kind regards trey.

2014-10-15 Thread David Chittenden
If you mean the messages inside a message conversation, the newest message is at the bottom / end of the list. It is only the list of conversations where the most recent conversation is at the top of the list. This is how Apple has handled the messages app since the original iPhone. David

Re: Thoughts on IPhone 6

2014-10-14 Thread David Chittenden
If the current iPhone fits, the iPhone 6 will also fit. It is just slightly wider and a little longer. It is thinner. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 15 Oct 2014, at 09:51, Marissa Solaun solaunmarissa2...@gmail.com wrote

Re: iCloud ?

2014-10-14 Thread David Chittenden
I just had to sign into iCloud twice, so suspect Apple just experienced some server issues. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 15 Oct 2014, at 16:14, solaunmarissa2...@gmail.com wrote: Is anyone having issues backing up

Re: Thoughts on IPhone 6

2014-10-14 Thread David Chittenden
. This surprised both myself and my girlfriend. She had the same tactile, and visual, perception. The 6+ is noticeably lighter. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 15 Oct 2014, at 15:34, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote

Re: Alex on the iPod touch

2014-10-10 Thread David Chittenden
Correct, Alex requires a 64 bit system. Basically, iPhone 5S or newer David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 11 Oct 2014, at 15:40, leliastr...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I just got an iPod touch the latest generation 16 gigs

Calendar app

2014-10-08 Thread David Chittenden
choose which days of the week and week intervals. I do not yet know if one can select specific date of the month as I have not yet tried to do so. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important

RE: Battery Power: -- how to remove recents from app switcher

2014-10-08 Thread David Cleveland
The exact steps to remove the recents from your app switcher. 1. Open up Settings 2. Double tap on Mail, Contacts, and Calender 3. Swipe right until you get to the Contacts section or use the navigate by headings to get there 4. You will hear an option Show in app switcher; double tap on it.

Re: deleting message

2014-10-08 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, it was the same in iOS 7. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 9 Oct 2014, at 15:22, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: I checked this out on IOS 8, and I don't remember if this worked the same way in IOS

Re: deleting message

2014-10-08 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, messages is a little different from email. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 9 Oct 2014, at 15:31, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Christopher, There is no more Edit button when you are in a thread

Re: Guidance Needed to Access Home Computer with FileBrowser App

2014-10-07 Thread David Chittenden
We use file browser to access files on the mac, but only when the Mac is turned on. We have two hard drives attached directly to our router for accessing files when we are away from home (or at home for that matter). This gives us the best of all worlds. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email

Re: problems verifying payment method iphone 6 ios 8.02

2014-10-07 Thread David Chittenden
will properly interact with it. Note: in the case of pickers, after activating the picker, it may be necessary to touch the screen near the bottom middle to bring VO focus into the picker for changing the picker. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my

Re: Calendar and going to a date

2014-10-06 Thread David Chittenden
The same way sighted people go to a specific date. Three-finger vertical flick to the month, then find the date and double-tap. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 6 Oct 2014, at 12:21, brian albriton autoharp...@gmail.com

Re: Voiceover not announcing caller ID since iOS 8 update

2014-10-05 Thread David Chittenden
Try going to settings, general, accessibility, VoiceOver, and set speak notifications to always. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 6 Oct 2014, at 10:14, Carla Laesch Etheredge ckethere...@inebraska.com wrote: Not sure

Re: How to tell if your phone is unlocked

2014-10-05 Thread David Chittenden
The only way to be certain your iPhone is unlocked, without using Apple's website tool, is by putting in a new SIM card and seeing if the phone accepts it. This is what I had to do with my old Htc when I moved from the US. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21

Re: Foregoing iOS 8 on 4S

2014-10-04 Thread David
Hi, if you delete the download, won't it redownload again, as soon as you plug your phone back in? Dave. - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 1:52 AM Subject: Re: Foregoing iOS 8 on 4S You can go into

Re: Workarounds for Sending Text Messages with IOS 8?

2014-10-01 Thread David Chittenden
to companies as far as I am aware. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 1 Oct 2014, at 23:51, Godwin Adoyi Agada gad...@gmail.com wrote: Yea, but he who feels it, knows better! If one or more of the visually impaired works

Re: the whatsapp group is running for all apple blind users

2014-10-01 Thread David
not really sure at the moment, how the whatsapp app works, as i have recently installed it. But if these are peoples personal phone numbers, is it really wise to post them to a list, so everyone can see them? sorry if i have it rong! Dave. - Original Message - From: Jennie Facer

Fwd: [New post] Consumer Reports stress test: Appleā€™s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus not very bendable

2014-09-30 Thread David Chittenden
The following message is for those who are concerned about reports of bendable iPhone 6+. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: MacDailyNews comment-re...@wordpress.com Date: 27 September 2014 12

Braille input mode

2014-09-30 Thread David Chittenden
+. Can you please tell me how to put the iPhone 6+ into 8 dot braille input mode? David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list

Re: Braille input mode

2014-09-30 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, I also attempted to change the modes in settings, general, accessibility, VoiceOver, braille, onscreen braille input, and could not find it. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 1 Oct 2014, at 12:11, Annie Skov Nielsen

Re: issues I have with the new update.

2014-09-29 Thread David Chittenden
that is experiencing quite a lot of problems and frustrations by their customers. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 29 Sep 2014, at 19:50, Pablo Morales pablomorale...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, it is right. But remember that are many many

Re: One way Apple could better test its products

2014-09-29 Thread David Chittenden
The only requirement to be a beta tester for iOS is 'a $99 per year developer account fee. Anybody can sign up and pay the fee and sign the NDA (non-disclosure agreement) David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 29 Sep 2014

Re: One way Apple could better test its products

2014-09-29 Thread David Chittenden
I have not read the NDA, so I do not actually know. Removal of access is the usual for this type of NDA. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 30 Sep 2014, at 07:44, Gary Petraccaro garypet...@gmail.com wrote: What

Re: Braille Gestures Toggling off Auto-Correct

2014-09-28 Thread David Chittenden
If you mean the onscreen braille entry mode, I am not experiencing that issue. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 28 Sep 2014, at 06:19, Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org wrote: Hi everyone, has anyone else found that after

Re: Dots 1 and 2 reversed in Tabletop Mode?

2014-09-28 Thread David Chittenden
press. I find space easier in away mode rather than tabletop mode. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 28 Sep 2014, at 06:43, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I've used the explore mode already, and it showed exactly what I

Re: issues I have with the new update.

2014-09-28 Thread David Chittenden
about Apple being so bad did not hold up. When you switch to Android or WINDOWS phone, please let me know how much better the new phone choice works out for you. Which ever phone you decide to go with, I hope it works out for you. As for me, I remain an Apple fanboy for now. David Chittenden, MSc

Re: deleting apps

2014-09-26 Thread David Chittenden
'Sengle finger duble tap and hold until the tones, then lift the finger and double tap. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 26 Sep 2014, at 19:57, May McDonald Homuth m...@canadianlynx.ca wrote: Ok, with IOS 8, how

Re: Sluggishness With KNFB Reader

2014-09-26 Thread David Chittenden
I would take the iPhone back to Apple for a check. It sounds like a hardware problem. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 27 Sep 2014, at 02:07, Scott Rumery blindfait...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Well I finally got my

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-25 Thread David Chittenden
products which are a few years old. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 25 Sep 2014, at 19:27, Pablo Morales pablomorale...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm, I think everything has a limit. Apple makes great products, even though

Re: Speak messages on locked screen?

2014-09-25 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, iOS 8 switched it off. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 25 Sep 2014, at 22:02, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: that was done, and had never been changed. it was the update that made it different

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

2014-09-25 Thread David Chittenden
Et is because sighted people prefer the larger screen for movies. We are such a small minority that we really do not matter. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 26 Sep 2014, at 02:55, John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com wrote

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-25 Thread David Chittenden
Well, I guess you would be troubled by Microsoft also. I once received an unintended upgrade release from them back in 2007. It can happen to any company, and happens more often than one might think. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my

Re: KNFB seems to be working so well, is the physical stabilization feature in the 6+ relevant anymore?

2014-09-24 Thread David Chittenden
is definitely the same as in TextGrabber. However, the ease of use and speed of operation has caused me to change my opinion to an unreserved recommendation of the product. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 24 Sep 2014, at 11

Re: Hand Writing

2014-09-24 Thread David Chittenden
I am not experiencing this problem on my iPhone 5s running iOS 8. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 24 Sep 2014, at 08:53, Blind Treasures blindtreasu...@comcast.net wrote: When you are at the home screen and want to find

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

2014-09-24 Thread David
just remember to close all apps, that are running in your app switcher, and you will find that will save you a lot of power, and also, don't have vibration turned on, if you don't really need it. believe me, this works! Ps. if you have no sight put your screen curtain on and turn down your

Iphone 6 and 6 plus vs. 4s?

2014-09-24 Thread david gross
Sent from my iPhone What are the advantages of the new phones over my current 4s? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or

Re: compiling comprehensive bug list from IOS 8 users.

2014-09-24 Thread David
if you read the Email, i said not to send them to me. people can send their bugs reports as and how they choose. as it says in the post, no one is forced to contribute, if they don't want! But there is nothing rong, with being a little more proactive. Take care! Dave. - Original Message

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread David
IOS8.1 has been pulled by apple. Not sure why., saw it on another list.- Original Message - From: Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 7:23 PM Subject: Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out Umm i have a strange issue here, my

Re: compiling comprehensive bug list from IOS 8 users.

2014-09-24 Thread David
in the last few days, it is not just the people who are blind who are having trouble. I hope Apple gets this right. There is a lot to get right. Neal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 2:06 PM

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread David Chittenden
Actually, the update is not planned for release until next week. An Apple engineer accidentally set it to public. Apple has already withdrawn the update once they discovered the error. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 25

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, and I have seen similar things from just about every large company out there. In fact, I have seen similar things from most businesses. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 25 Sep 2014, at 08:52, Russ Kiehne russ94

Re: Speak messages on locked screen?

2014-09-24 Thread David Chittenden
Go to settings, general, accessibility, VoiceOver, and switch on speak notifications. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 25 Sep 2014, at 13:58, Brian Fischler brianfisch...@me.com wrote: Sorry to disappoint you, you

Iphone 6 and 6 plus

2014-09-23 Thread David Gross
I appreciate all the feedback on this list. My only remaining question is: Where is the earphone jack on the 2 new phones? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any

Re: email bug?

2014-09-23 Thread David Chittenden
it. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 24 Sep 2014, at 08:29, Regina Alvarado reggie.alvar...@gmail.com wrote: Found a workaround, but can someone tell me how to email accessibility, please. Thought I remembered, but well

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-23 Thread David Chittenden
, Apple's history is to take one-three months. Let's see what happens. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 24 Sep 2014, at 14:49, Brian Fischler brianfisch...@me.com wrote: I'm sorry but VoiceOver on my 5S has now complete crap

RE: Direct touch typing

2014-09-22 Thread David Cleveland
Who came up with this direct touch typing idea? It seems half baked to me. I don't remember reading anything about it prior to the IOS 8 launch. It reminds me of the handwriting feature added seemingly at the last minute to IOS 7. I don't know anyone who uses the handwriting input method on a

RE: iOS 8 voiceover . Caller id

2014-09-22 Thread David Cleveland
On my iPhone 5c I never get the name of caller and/or phone number announced. It just jumps to the accept call button. I have to swipe up to get the caller ID information. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel

help with removing U2 album from my iPhone 4s

2014-09-21 Thread David
Hi list. I was wondering how to remove the U2 album off my phone. I don't have iTunes on my computer. Is there a way to remove the album without iTunes? I'm experiencing a bug where, if I double tap with 2 fingers to activate another function e.g. Facebook, the U2 album starts playing. Any

Re: help with removing U2 album from my iPhone 4s

2014-09-21 Thread David
my iPhone On Sep 21, 2014, at 4:28 AM, David d.becke...@ntlworld.com mailto:d.becke...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hi list. I was wondering how to remove the U2 album off my phone. I don't have iTunes on my computer. Is there a way to remove the album without iTunes? I'm experiencing a bug where

Re: Apple Releases U2 Removal Tool, Today

2014-09-21 Thread David
because not everyone in the world, is a U2 fan, and they could have just made it free, in the iTunes store. Dave. - Original Message - From: alia robinson ali...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 9:03 PM Subject: Re: Apple Releases U2 Removal

Re: Money Reader in IOS 8

2014-09-21 Thread David Chittenden
First thing to try is reboot the phone. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 22 Sep 2014, at 06:58, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: What phone is it? If it's a 5 or 5S, some kind of reset may be needed. My first

Re: Help with opened mails on iphone please

2014-09-21 Thread David Chittenden
Touch and release the delete button. Touch and release the delete button again. Now, double tap on the delete button to activate it. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 22 Sep 2014, at 05:54, Ioana Gandrabur igandra

Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-20 Thread David
I don't think, these are first impressions any more! Dave. - Original Message - From: Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 4:46 AM Subject: RE: KNFB Reader, First Impressions Hi, I shot a picture of my computer

Re: Bluetooth keyboard

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
they are talking about in this regard. It is like me telling you your job is easy because I think it should be easy. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 20 Sep 2014, at 21:09, Robert Doc Wright yeshua.talmi...@gmail.com wrote

Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
, jitter, skewing, and tilting of the camera. Physical image stabilisation will automatically correct for the jitter problem if it is minor jitter. This is enough to make a null scan into a partial scan, and a close scan into a good scan. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com

Re: IOS 8 Released

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, and without feedback, one can never be completely positive. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 18 Sep 2014, at 07:47, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: How about marking the microwave with Dymo tape labels

Re: knfb reader: 5s OR 6?

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
and shakes very slightly. We do not have the feedback from our eyes to perform the automatic corrections which cause the hand not to drift. It is better when we use two hands, but the problem persists. In other words, it is, and will always be, a very big problem. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email

Re: IOS 8 Released

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
working on four year old computers. The fact is, technology is always changing. Moore's Law states that device power will double every 18 months. So, a four year old device, such as an iPhone 4S, is the great grandfather to the iphone 6 (three generations ago). David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email

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

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 21 Sep 2014, at 10:54, Terri S princessterr...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, I wanted to report some major bags I am having with iOS 8, and the iPhone 4 ass. I upgraded about two

Re: phone doesn't vibrate

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
Correct, this was not the case in any of the previous iOS versions. Therefore, it is a bug. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 21 Sep 2014, at 14:09, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: This may be another

Re: Using Hey, Seri

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
According to Apple, yes. I have not yet tested it. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 21 Sep 2014, at 15:32, Robin robin-mel...@comcast.net wrote: Will this feature (Hey Siri) work when the Apple iPhone is plugged

Re: Using Hey, Seri

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
Perform a two finger flick up to read the screen. It is the voice getting cut off, or the voice following the sided response rules. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 21 Sep 2014, at 12:35, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2

Re: The good things in iOS8

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
There are three boxes above the keyboard. The predictions appear in these areas. It is rather interesting checking the areas to see what is suggested. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 21 Sep 2014, at 12:45, Dave Mitchel

Re: phone doesn't vibrate

2014-09-20 Thread David Chittenden
I have now tested the phone vibration feature. On my 5S, running iOS 8, it works the same as it has always worked. Vibration setting, win on, vibrates until the phone is answered, or the call ins. This is the case whether or not the mute switch is active. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email

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

2014-09-19 Thread David Chittenden
Also, the 6+ has a physical stabilisation ability in its camera. This should provide decent improvement for OCR recognition. As for battery, life, the 6+ has a battery that is 1100 MAH larger than the 6. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from

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

2014-09-19 Thread David Chittenden
Apple officially reports several hours longer usage time in all categories of use for the 6+. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 20 Sep 2014, at 11:30, Joanne Chua shuang.an...@gmail.com wrote: I went to the local apple

Re: IOS 8 Released

2014-09-19 Thread David Chittenden
. Finally, he suggested the stockholder sell their shares if they are so concerned as Apple will not change this policy. I listened to it on YouTube. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 19 Sep 2014, at 17:35, Ari Moisio ar

Re: Braille input and using Braille displays in iOS 8

2014-09-19 Thread David Chittenden
Well, it can be done the same way it is done with a QWERTY keyboard, through spotlight search. I always use handwriting feature for this purpose, so do not remember how to bring up spotlight search. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my

Re: have anyone noticed this serious problem with iOS8 on the 4S?

2014-09-19 Thread David Chittenden
when the mad rush ends. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 20 Sep 2014, at 15:00, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Rebooting the phone doesn't solve this problem. Neither does resetting the phone to factory

Re: have anyone noticed this serious problem with iOS8 on the 4S?

2014-09-19 Thread David Chittenden
Actually, it is always better to update using iTunes. The installation is usually more stable. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 20 Sep 2014, at 11:26, Brian Fischler brianfisch...@me.com wrote: Not sure

Re: have anyone noticed this serious problem with iOS8 on the 4S?

2014-09-19 Thread David Chittenden
Have you performed a power shutdown then restart after the upgrade was completed. This step always clears up most quirks like that with new upgrades. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 19 Sep 2014, at 07:03, Christopher

Re: Hilarious three days and still can't install IOS 8 on a 5S

2014-09-19 Thread David Chittenden
The best advice is to wait awhile longer for the rush to finish. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 20 Sep 2014, at 16:35, Brian Fischler brianfisch...@me.com wrote: Ok, since a Google search doesn't seem to find much

Deleting episodes from downcast?

2014-09-18 Thread david gross
Sent from my iPhone How do I do this? Using a Iphone 4s with ios 7.12. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you

Bard Mobile search problem in IOS 8

2014-09-18 Thread David Cleveland
I am having trouble doing a book search in bard Mobile since upgrading to IOS 8. I tap on Get Books and then Browse BARD. When I double tap in the text field for the book search there is no keyboard activated. Has anyone else noticed this? I am considering deleting the app and reinstalling

knfb reader on Iphone 4s?

2014-09-18 Thread David Gross
Is it true that the reader will not work on a 4s? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post

Iphone 6 and 6plus questions

2014-09-18 Thread David Gross
Will either phone fit into a shirt pocket? Are there any accessibility improvements using voiceover on either phone? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns

Can't access some of the new Message app features

2014-09-18 Thread David Cleveland
Some of the new messaging features in IOS 8 don't seem to be accessible with Voiceover. -- Location sharing -- Send video -- Send photo The only new feture I get when sending an iMessage is Record Audio. Am I missing something? DC -- The following information is important for all

Re: Can't access some of the new Message app features

2014-09-18 Thread David Cleveland
Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I haven't tried videos, but sending photos is using the attach media button, and location sharing is in the details of a thread (top right corner). On Sep 18, 2014, at 5:11 PM, David Cleveland davidtclevel...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the new messaging

Re: An Urgent Question: How to revert back to IOS7?

2014-09-18 Thread David Cleveland
I was able to duplicate the bug with moving apps that reside on the fifth row of the home screen.however I was able to move folders that are on the fifth row. I am sure that Apple is aware of this bug bite now.it does not seem like the kind of problem that would require downgrading to iOS

Re: IOS 8 Released

2014-09-17 Thread David Chittenden
Wow, what an interesting comparison. In reality, such devices have been released. The first several devices were not at all accessible to the blind. Therefore, your argument does not hold up to what actually happens. The fact is, we are a very tiny group of people. At work, we have a water

Voice quality of Siri and iOS 8

2014-09-17 Thread David Cleveland
Has anyone noticed a decreased quality in the Siri voice in iOS eight? It seems much more choppy and not of us I am quality as the voiceover voice. I tried switching from male to female voice but that did not change anything. -- The following information is important for all members of the

Re: Options: To UpDate OR Not - Apple iPhone 6+/6

2014-09-15 Thread David Chittenden
Windows Mobile is not accessible. This leaves lots of room to take shots at windows mobile when one requires accessibility. Do to the thinness of the phone, Apple was unable to implement physical image stabilisation into the iPhone 6. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com

Re: Where did it come from?

2014-09-12 Thread David Chittenden
. In this case, people are looking for a reason to complain about Apple. Their justifications are extremely thin. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 13 Sep 2014, at 17:08, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Mark

Re: iPhone6:

2014-09-11 Thread David Chittenden
According to what I have read, there will still be a home button on the iPhone 6. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 12 Sep 2014, at 0:54, Cheryl Homiak cah4...@icloud.com wrote: Can somebody please clarify this for me

Re: IPhone 6 vs 6+

2014-09-10 Thread David Chittenden
only affects the image after the picture has been taken. In other words, physical stabilisation will help to correct against any jitter which causes image blurring when the camera is slightly moved while the picture is being taken. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com

Re: Accessibility of Apple Watch?

2014-09-09 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, you can use multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously with an iPhone. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 10 Sep 2014, at 9:18, Chuck Dean chuckd...@icloud.com wrote: My guess, and this is only a guess, is if the Apple

Re: Accessibility of Apple Watch?

2014-09-09 Thread David Chittenden
Remember, this is a prototype watch. It is not yet in mass production. They said it will work with sound. This includes Siri. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 10 Sep 2014, at 8:47, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com

Re: IOS8!!!

2014-09-09 Thread David Chittenden
According to the keynote, iOS 8 will be released on 17 September. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 10 Sep 2014, at 9:52, Anthony Vece ajv...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone; Does anyone know when IOS8 will be available

Re: NFL Now

2014-09-09 Thread David Cleveland
, Wayne On 9/8/14, Brian Fischler brianfisch...@me.com wrote: It's totally inaccessible don't bother, the NFL is a joke when it comes to VoiceOver sorry to tell ya On Sep 5, 2014, at 7:46 PM, David Cleveland davidtclevel...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone used the NFL now app? I installed it but I

Re: [IDevices] new iPhone

2014-09-06 Thread David
liking it after all. Plus, a larger screen means a larger battery and more icons on the home screen (probably), so that's a plus no matter what your visual situation is. On Sep 5, 2014, at 5:48 PM, Lynn White lynnwhite...@gmail.com wrote: Hi David, While I respect your opinion about the larger

Re: Another Scanning Accessory Potential

2014-09-05 Thread David Chittenden
Probably will not work very well for OCR apps. The tripod base only extends vertically, so it will not place the iPhone above the centre of the page. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 6 Sep 2014, at 5:16, John

Re: [IDevices] new iPhone

2014-09-05 Thread David Chittenden
understanding of visual layouts and where to locate desired information. Note: all testing and training is being performed with full-sized iPads. Perhaps, mainly blind children have the mental flexibility and intelligence to effectively adapt to a more useful and efficient interface. David

Re: [IDevices] new iPhone

2014-09-05 Thread David Chittenden
Hi Lynn, May I ask why you did not like the larger screen? Again, How did you interact with the larger screen? In what way do you interact with the smaller screen. What I am reporting is researched evidence, not my opinion. My final sentence is my only stated opinion. David Chittenden, MSc

NFL Now

2014-09-05 Thread David Cleveland
Has anyone used the NFL now app? I installed it but I can't figure out how to login and customize it. All I ever get is the standard video feed and it never stops. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this

Re: [IDevices] new iPhone

2014-09-05 Thread David Chittenden
Apple recently patented a new speaker design that they claim provides as good as, if not better, sound compared with the current iPhone speaker. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 6 Sep 2014, at 12:19, Yarden Regal via

Re: Using a router, and understanding how it works

2014-09-02 Thread David Chittenden
announced by VO, to paste the text. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 3 Sep 2014, at 7:24, Terri S princessterr...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, I have some more questions. It is regarding the setting on my iPhone. How

Re: Number of notifications still being announced in locked screen

2014-09-01 Thread David Chittenden
The only way to do what you want is by muting the phone with the mute switch. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 2 Sep 2014, at 5:54, Cheryl Homiak cah4...@icloud.com wrote: Also, maybe I am looking in the wrong place

Re: Number of notifications still being announced in locked screen

2014-09-01 Thread David Chittenden
Every time a notification comes in, the screen power is up. If the phone is not muted, voice-over states the number of notifications. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 2 Sep 2014, at 6:46, Cheryl Homiak cah4...@icloud.com

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