Re: Navigation App Recommendation

2024-02-11 Thread Eric Caron
Try Voice Vista and set up markers and beacons. Eric > On Feb 11, 2024, at 10:31 AM, MMMAT wrote: > > I have a friend that lives in a very rural area. His problem is that it is > quite a long walk from his trailer home to the mailbox and there are no paved > roads wher

Re: iPhone, and Bluetooth issues

2023-06-26 Thread Eric Caron
could turn off bluetooth for calls but I have a medical device connected so prefer not to do that. Anyone come up with a solution? I’m running a iPhone 10S with 16.5.1. Eric Caron > On May 24, 2023, at 8:15 AM, Tom Rash wrote: > > I have a similar problem. What works for me i

Re: seeking recommendations for accessible in-home mesh network system

2021-01-10 Thread Eric Caron
up and when working is rock solid. Everything works more responsibly and more reliably and covers a much larger space. The three unit system is the one I purchased. It is working well with a two year old Netgear modem. Eric Caron > On Jan 8, 2021, at 3:36 PM, Agent086b <mailto:

Needed, an app to tell you quickly how fast you are walking

2020-05-27 Thread Eric Caron
. Tips and ideas are greatly appreciated. Eric Caron -- 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: from BlindSquare: COVID-19 Keeping us indoors, with unique opportunities supported by BlindSquare and NaviLens.

2020-05-13 Thread Eric Caron
wondering if it is integrating Navilens or they are still separate apps. Eric Caron > On May 13, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > COVID-19 Keeping us indoors, with unique opportunities supported by > BlindSquare and NaviLens. > by Caleigh Nevin

Re: Need Help with Generating / Finding Audio Labels for Moving Boxes

2020-05-11 Thread Eric Caron
. Eric Caron > On May 11, 2020, at 10:41 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: > > Here’s a link to that app. > > https://apps.apple.com/us/app/navilens/id1273704914 > <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/navilens/id1273704914> > > Also, I was wondering as a potential solution,

Re: Need Help with Generating / Finding Audio Labels for Moving Boxes

2020-05-10 Thread Eric Caron
an audio labeling option and maybe an option for use of less expensive third party NFC tags. I hope this helps. Try the Navilense app and let us know how it goes. Eric Caron > On May 10, 2020, at 7:48 PM, Dave Clement wrote: > > Hello, > > I would recommend using

Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-09 Thread Eric Caron
. Eric > On May 9, 2020, at 5:54 PM, Kelly Pierce wrote: > > For non-established trails, are you looking for bread crumb navigation? > > Prominent survival bloggers have evaluated iPhones and $500 Garman > navigation devices in places without cell signals and found both offe

Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-09 Thread Eric Caron
I’m looking for info on both established trails but also less established ones. And if a iPhone is not as strong as a designated receiver I’m ok with looking into that. Those with experience hiking with GPS, I’m hoping have some good advice to share. Eric > On May 9, 2020, at 11:33

Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-08 Thread Eric Caron
on: > http://www.loadstone-gps.com > > ‚Best, Gradimir > > > > From: "Eric Caron" > To: > Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 11:46 PM > Subject: GPS Apps for hiking? > > > Hi foks, > > Is there a good GPS app for hiking? I have apps for on the

Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-07 Thread Eric Caron
might be more useful send the tips my way. Eric Caron > On May 7, 2020, at 9:32 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > I think you will find the full program is still $79.99 on the App store. > However, the free version has had some upgrades recently. > > But, you will need

GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-07 Thread Eric Caron
Hi foks, Is there a good GPS app for hiking? I have apps for on the road but as I’m doing more off road hiking they are not helpful. What are people using for hiking navigation and GPS info? Thank you, Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Wifi Assist , a tip that might be helpful

2020-04-23 Thread Eric Caron
the setting my phone stayed on wifi consistently. If you have unlimited data all good and use the option but, I’m on a shared data plan and I was the data hog without meaning to be. I hope this tip is helpful to others. Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Native Mail App Question

2020-03-31 Thread Eric Caron
. I really appreciate the problem solving and info on this list. Eric Caron > On Mar 31, 2020, at 11:33 PM, R Van Lant wrote: > > I wonder if you could log into the web mail version of your email account > and set up rules there. I rarely use webmail, but some providers

Re: Native Mail App Question

2020-03-31 Thread Eric Caron
computer by going to the mail box. I don’t usually do that on my iPhone. Still the messages are getting filtered correctly when I check my mail on my iPhone. Eric Caron > On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:54 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Not that I'm aware of. > I've asked for t

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

2020-03-26 Thread Eric Caron
with the Maile Siri voice and not with Alex. I didn’t look beyond that. I just enjoyed the curiosity of it. Please, despite some peoples frustrations keep posting your observations. A little light hearted tech conversation is welcome. Eric Caron > On Mar 26, 2020, at 2:27 PM, richr...@gmail.

Re: Hygrometer, Talking Unit Found, Info Inside

2020-03-23 Thread Eric Caron
devices. And outside info is from the web and not very consistent to my real situation. Best, Eric Caron > On Mar 22, 2020, at 7:39 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Just check it out at www.netatmo.com <http://www.netatmo.com/>, there would > also be a number of

Re: Mail in Catalina

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
Apologies, I’m having some list difficulty and this was meant for another list. I’m discussing Mac mail not iOS. Eric Caron > On Mar 22, 2020, at 2:18 PM, Eric Caron wrote: > > Hi listers, > > One thing I have noticed after updating to Catalina is that moving >

Re: Hygrometer, Talking Unit Found, Info Inside

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
> On Mar 22, 2020, at 12:22 PM, Eric Caron wrote: > > Hi Sieghard, > > I’m very interested in this Netatmo device. Any tips for me as I start > shopping for it? I would want the wind and rain gauge and probably two or > three additional sensors. > Tips appr

Re: Hygrometer, Talking Unit Found, Info Inside

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Sieghard, I’m very interested in this Netatmo device. Any tips for me as I start shopping for it? I would want the wind and rain gauge and probably two or three additional sensors. Tips appreciated. Eric Caron > On Mar 22, 2020, at 10:50 AM, Sieghard Weitzel <mailto

Mail in Catalina

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
been about a week. Have others noticed this behavior? I do have a lot of accounts and a lot of mailboxes where I organize information. I expect I have a lot more mail than the average user. Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list

Mail in Catalina

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
been about a week. Have others noticed this behavior? I do have a lot of accounts and a lot of mailboxes where I organize information. I expect I have a lot more mail than the average user. Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list

Re: iphone 8 or XR?

2020-03-18 Thread Eric Caron
hands got rough and it sopped working. Here is hoping for Face ID for my Mac! Or for using my iPhone to confirm identity on my Mac! Best, Eric Caron > On Mar 18, 2020, at 4:52 PM, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: > > When I had fingerprint ID, I used my t

Aira free to college students for the remainder of the semester.

2020-03-17 Thread Eric Caron
please share as this could be a big help when learning new on line distance learning software. Now if only they offered it to blind teachers as well! One other note. If you are thinking about joining Aira go through a current blind user and both of you will get free minutes to use. Eric Caron

Re: iphone 8 or XR?

2020-03-17 Thread Eric Caron
some frustration. But, now I prefer the gestures and miss them when using older iPhones. Eric Caron > On Mar 17, 2020, at 5:02 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Yes, Touch Id may let you unlock the phone while it's in your pocket or in a > belt holster, but it's diffe

Re: An Aria Update

2019-01-27 Thread Eric Oyen
and information folks. -Eric > On Jan 27, 2019, at 9:35 AM, Sandy Finley > wrote: > > Can we please calm down here? Mark is not a dictator — we simply disagree. > Please do not take your marbles and go home just because you have a > different perspective. Before you ca

Re: Who can tell me about using Twitter???

2019-01-14 Thread Eric Oyen
the feed in a chronological pattern and is chock full of promoted advertisements and suggestions that I don’t want. Anyway, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. -Eric > On Jan 14, 2019, at 9:11 AM, Anthony Vece wrote: > > Hi everyone; > For some odd reason I am having t

Re: New Facebook behavior with screen readers and pictures

2018-11-17 Thread Eric Oyen
Well, It’s not exactly old news. However, there have been some refinements to the technology. And yes, being in the dark is still a bad joke! (GROAN) :) -Eric > On Nov 17, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Cristobal Muñoz wrote: > > Hello list, > So maybe it’s been around for a bit, but I ba

Re: New mesh router and my thoughts on switching WiFi

2018-10-20 Thread Eric Oyen
by a sheet rock wall or brick even thick enough cardboard. Still, if you have a mesh network setup outside, then having other units within 100 feet could make for a very fast neighborhood network. :) -Eric > On Oct 19, 2018, at 9:42 PM, Cristobal Muñoz wrote: > > I’ve got a second genera

Re: Another Great Face ID Failure Story, I Can't Get Enough of Them, (Smile)

2018-09-24 Thread Eric Oyen
as a TV remote!). -Eric > On Sep 23, 2018, at 10:21 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > What is a Tracphone? > Also, I assume you meant to say that you have an iPhone 6S since there is no > 7S. > I have a 6S Plus and plan to keep it for at least this coming year, it would &g

Re: Another Great Face ID Failure Story, I Can't Get Enough of Them, (Smile)

2018-09-23 Thread Eric Oyen
too pricey to continue upgrading. -Eric > On Sep 23, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > If you go back 5 years you can read the same sort of stories about the then > new Touch Id. > Fingerprint scanners of course have been around on various laptops, > elect

Re: trying this again: navigating a web dialog in Amazon

2018-09-01 Thread Eric Oyen
You hadn’t previously mentioned that it was also a problem on the website. Is there any way you can pull a screen capture video of the issue on the website? -Eric > On Aug 31, 2018, at 1:30 PM, Wayne Scott wrote: > > > > How do I navigate a web dialog in

Re: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-09-01 Thread Eric Oyen
can pull a screen recording in real time of the issue happening and then post it in addition, it will leave very little doubt that there is a problem. Amazon (and others) can dismiss text, but it’s a lot more difficult to explain away video. -Eric > On Aug 31, 2018, at 7:09 PM, M. Taylor wr

Re: Workaround for Amazon app bug was RE: navigating a web dialog in Amazon

2018-09-01 Thread Eric Oyen
they will have to address it. Just a thought (I have done this to other vendors on the App Store and it’s amazing how fast they pay attention). -Eric > On Sep 1, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Alan Lemly wrote: > > Hi List, > > I totally agree we should report this bug to Amazon en

Re: AppleCare Plus Still Worth It? What's Your Experience?

2018-05-05 Thread Eric Oyen
at that time, I didn't know about the accessibility access dept. It wasn't long after that when I found out. These days, that is the first phone call I make after doing all the troubleshooting here at home. -eric On May 5, 2018, at 11:08 AM, Richard Turner wrote: > Have you ever star

Re: AppleCare Plus Still Worth It? What's Your Experience?

2018-05-05 Thread Eric Oyen
, they still have some incompetent folks working their call center. -eric On May 5, 2018, at 9:56 AM, Alan Lemly wrote: > Hi List, > > I've always been a major proponent of purchasing AppleCare Plus when buying a > new iPhone. My reasoning is that these devices are not inexpensi

Re: where am I

2018-04-13 Thread Eric Oyen
, so for 2 seconds, it thinks it's going from 1000 feet west of me to 1000 feet east of me. that's just slow enough for me to read it in real time on one of the GPS apps while connected to my braille sense U2. It gets fun watching those numbers move around real fast. -eric On Apr 13, 2018, at 7

Re: where am I

2018-04-13 Thread Eric Oyen
me? modest? surely! you must be kidding! :) Honestly, I can tell you I am nowhere near modest. I am not quite sure if I am self effacing either. Do I actually sound that way? anyway, back to blind groups, etc. :) -eric On Apr 13, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Jewel wrote: > Eric! Thank the pow

Re: where am I

2018-04-13 Thread Eric Oyen
yeah. however, on this old mac, those might not render properly. I need to put my new mac mini online. -eric On Apr 13, 2018, at 5:09 PM, Bill Gallik wrote: > Eric, > > I will gladly take responsibility for the misunderstanding because the Emoji > features here would have made

Re: where am I

2018-04-13 Thread Eric Oyen
hing I can figure on the daily (and always inside the same 2 hour window) is that I am seeing a reflection of signal off an aircraft in the aircraft control corridor that exists from here to california. in any case, it makes for an interesting math problem. :) -eric On Apr 13, 2018, at 8:2

Re: where am I

2018-04-13 Thread Eric Oyen
gPS units on the ground are strictly receivers. -eric On Apr 13, 2018, at 7:12 AM, Bill Gallik wrote: > Given what Eric wrote about his GPS “speed of light” experience, I have to > wonder if Eric is not sitting on the cusp of two separate satellites that are > continually “handing off” his d

Re: where am I

2018-04-13 Thread Eric Oyen
either east or west I have already checked with a ham radio sat tracker program I have here, so I know where the GPS sats are in near real time. If what I think is happening really is, then it would be possible to know when something is overflying my place. :) -eric On Apr 12, 2018, at 11:30 PM

Re: About the Safeway app

2018-04-12 Thread Eric Oyen
their website is also still badly FUBAR. I find it interesting that both the website and app run into accessibility issues at the same time. btw, I am also in contact with LFLegal. anyway, it appears that more structured negotiation needs to happen. -eric On Apr 12, 2018, at 11:04 AM, Kathy

Re: where am I

2018-04-12 Thread Eric Oyen
give you distance and bearing to the target location. :) btw, I just tried to open the "where the hell am I" app and Siri responded with my exact location instead. ROFLMAO. -eric On Apr 12, 2018, at 9:59 AM, Johnna Simmons wrote: > I did a search on the App Store for this app.

Re: where am I

2018-04-12 Thread Eric Oyen
there is an app called "where the hell am I". It's free on the apple appstore and it works nicely. Also, you can always ask the voice agent (Siri on the iPhone) your location. -eric On Apr 12, 2018, at 9:42 AM, Donald Raikes wrote: > Hi, > > This may be a "silly&qu

Re: Did anyone have problems reading Jonathan‘s article?

2018-04-07 Thread Eric Oyen
) will bog down (or fail completely as has sometimes happened). -Eric > On Apr 7, 2018, at 1:02 AM, Anne Robertson <annefromo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I read books from Kobo, and for some months now, the longer the chapter, the > longer it takes VoiceOver to start reading after t

Re: API changes will break Tweetbot and Twitteriffic alerts and streaming, Twitter not yet sharing new solution ahead of June deadline | 9to5Mac

2018-04-07 Thread Eric Oyen
to think that social media is becoming a short lived fad. -Eric > On Apr 6, 2018, at 9:04 PM, Maria Reyes <mgreye...@outlook.com> wrote: > > Really? Do they have to remove push notifications? I have enabled push > notifications for the Apple news sources that I follow, and lik

Re: API changes will break Tweetbot and Twitteriffic alerts and streaming, Twitter not yet sharing new solution ahead of June deadline | 9to5Mac

2018-04-06 Thread Eric Oyen
, the twitter executives refuse to budge on their position. Btw, this will also lock out many blind users of twitter. -Eric > On Apr 6, 2018, at 2:50 PM, Anna Dresner <wadres...@att.net> wrote: > > Thanks for the info, Cristobal. I just looked at the article, and Twitter i

possible scam purporting to be from apple

2018-04-02 Thread Eric Oyen
e in other scams (like IRS, your local bank, etc.). anyway, report these calls as you get them. thanks, Eric Oyen -- 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 mem

Re: ios11.3 is out now, no fake news

2018-03-28 Thread Eric Oyen
not according to both Apple and my Software update dialog on my iPhone. Sorry, no soap boss! -eric On Mar 28, 2018, at 10:09 AM, Davy Cuppens wrote: > Hi everyohne > > Ios 11.3 is out. > > -- -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.

Re: IOS 11.3 hits today

2018-03-27 Thread Eric Oyen
significant legal trouble (including paying out lots of money for violating said NDA). Now, ZDNet carried a story detailing some of the items proposed in the new iOS 11.3 update, but no actual date was given for release. Until Apple makes that announcement, it's all just rumor. -eric On Mar 27, 2018

Re: IOS 11.3 hits today

2018-03-27 Thread Eric Oyen
um, I am a former beta tester and I KNOW better. No unless Apple announces it, it's rumor (#FAKENEWS) and no amount of chatter from "industry sources" is going to change that. -eric On Mar 27, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Gordon wrote: > No I'm in no way affiliated > > with Apple.

Re: IOS 11.3 hits today

2018-03-27 Thread Eric Oyen
it's either likely he is a beta tester or works for an apple contractor. Either way, he might be in trouble with Apple directly as his info is not publicly available yet. in any case, treat it as rumor until official word comes out. :) -eric On Mar 27, 2018, at 9:25 AM, Daniel Miller wrote

Re: verification required message

2018-03-21 Thread Eric Oyen
usually, when I get those verification requests, I just fill in all the info again. sometimes, they won't take it unless you confirm all of the payment info. -eric On Mar 21, 2018, at 7:46 PM, kitty hevener wrote: > hmm, will see if that works. Thanks. > > From: Jennie Fac

Re: No longer can check out on Safeway out

2018-03-17 Thread Eric Oyen
negotiated the 2013 settlement agreement). It appears that Safeway might be in violation of that agreement. anyway, I hope this helps out. -eric On Mar 17, 2018, at 6:06 AM, Kathy Brandt wrote: > If anyone is able to do this, how do you do it? I can’t seem to select a date > and deliver

Re: A bit confused with knowing rather my iPhone is unlocked

2018-02-13 Thread Eric Oyen
with felony bad check writing. I had to bluntly explain to them that the card in question was a reload type card and if they tried to take more than the agreed payment, that I could charge them with attempted fraud. That shut them up real fast. No problems after that. -eric On Feb 13, 2018

Re: A bit confused with knowing rather my iPhone is unlocked

2018-02-13 Thread Eric Oyen
$400 out of my checking account. -eric On Feb 13, 2018, at 5:36 PM, Terri Stimmel wrote: > Hello everyone, > > > I am a bit confused about rather or not my iPhone SE is already > unlocked, or not. > > > I want to switch carriers, as I just have poor coverage with T-Mobi

Re: best braille display in general

2018-02-05 Thread Eric Oyen
hey, if you end up marketing them, let me in on it (I did, after all, suggest the idea). Call them Braille Cozy's. :) -eric On Feb 5, 2018, at 1:50 AM, englishride...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey, that's an absolutely fantastic idea! And you could probably make it even > better by sewing it

Re: best braille display in general

2018-02-04 Thread Eric Oyen
. -eric On Feb 4, 2018, at 8:14 PM, Maria Reyes wrote: > Don't the refreshabraille 18s have the charger already in the port? at least > mine did. > > Maria Reyes > Owner of the Apple 411 list: > apple411+subscr...@groups.io > Click this link to join the Apple 411 Wha

Re: best braille display in general

2018-02-04 Thread Eric Oyen
sense U2 now for 5 years and all cells still work as new. :) I think I will have to order a replacement battery though. the one that came with the unit doesn't hold a charge nearly as long as it once did. -eric On Feb 4, 2018, at 4:53 PM, Eden wrote: > Yes, you must must wash your hands a lot

Re: Any accessible app for buying and selling and keeping track of CryptoCurrency?

2018-02-02 Thread Eric Oyen
ah. ok. that is why I didn't notice it. btw, they do have some web security you might need to be aware of. whenever you log in, a message gets sent to your phone with a code you must enter. sure, it's two factor authentication, but it can be a pain sometimes. -eric On Feb 2, 2018, at 8:31 PM

Re: Any accessible app for buying and selling and keeping track of CryptoCurrency?

2018-02-02 Thread Eric Oyen
h. they changed something then. I never had to set up a code. -eric On Feb 2, 2018, at 5:17 PM, Cris Ali wrote: > Thanks Eric, > It looks that coinbase is relatively accessible. However, when I tried to > set up a code I could not figure out how to do that. Somehow it kept tell

Re: Any accessible app for buying and selling and keeping track of CryptoCurrency?

2018-02-02 Thread Eric Oyen
I use CoinBase on the iPhone. it's decently accessible, except for creating notifications. -eric On Feb 2, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Cris Ali wrote: > Hello folks, > Do you know of any accessible app of keeping track, buying, and selling > Cryptocurrency? I downloaded few of the

Re: problem with ICloud e-mail and windows

2018-01-27 Thread Eric Oyen
there has to be an app specific password. -eric On Jan 27, 2018, at 12:10 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Okay Vicki, > > I am going to make certain assumptions in this post so please be certain to > explore any resulting dialog boxes, thoroughly, before proceeding and use > your best judgm

Re: a talking timer for ios?

2018-01-15 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Rob and others, I have my iphone set to never auto lock. I do that as needed. But, that does mean one of the apps suggested would be a good way to go. I enjoy learning about these apps and tols people find work as I never know when a need might arise. Eric Caron On Jan

Re: a talking timer for ios?

2018-01-15 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Rob and others, I have my iphone set to never auto lock. I do that as needed. But, that does mean one of the apps suggested would be a good way to go. I enjoy learning about these apps and tols people find work as I never know when a need might arise. Eric Caron On Jan

Re: a talking timer for ios?

2018-01-15 Thread Eric Caron
Hi list, Also when I have the focus on the clock app VO speakes the minute each time it changes. Eric Caron On Jan 15, 2018, at 16:18, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. <kramlinger.ke...@mayo.edu> wrote: Hi, Well, if you want an announcement every minute, I put the focus on th

Re: DELETING ALL NOTIFICATIONS!!!

2018-01-15 Thread Eric Caron
much time. Eric Caron On Jan 15, 2018, at 10:33, Lelia <leliastr...@gmail.com> wrote: Interesting, I can’t find that, I swipe up and it just lets me clear notifications from earlier. Or from yesterday. But I can’t clear them all at once. Lelia From: viphone@googlegrou

Re: 18 Brutally Honest Confessions From A Former Apple Store Employee, BuzzFeed

2018-01-14 Thread Eric Oyen
Believe me, a lot of the Apple store employees must have the patience of Job! It is amazing what they put up with on a new product introduction day! I know, I’ve been in a couple of their stores with that’s happened! A mad house just isn’t descriptive enough! Try and insane asylum! -Eric Sent

Re: I'm never upgrading my iPhone again, and you may not want to either, Mashable

2018-01-10 Thread Eric Oyen
I usually do a clean install after reset, then reacquire my account data and apps data from iCloud backup. -eric On Jan 10, 2018, at 4:47 AM, Gerardo Corripio wrote: > With mine, it works like a charm with iOS11.2.2! My theory behind these > supposed upgrade troubles is logical: since u

Re: I'm never upgrading my iPhone again, and you may not want to either, Mashable

2018-01-09 Thread Eric Oyen
it through considerably more use). -eric On Jan 9, 2018, at 7:46 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > I'm never upgrading my iPhone again, and you may not want to either > By Monica Chin, Dec 22, 2017 > > In the past few months, Apple has released frequent updates to iOS 11. > Should you up

Re: object location app

2018-01-07 Thread Eric Oyen
luminosity will be louder. -eric On Jan 7, 2018, at 1:14 PM, pablocmd2...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello all, > I am wondering if any body knows and app able to inform location of objects > on the video. Let me try to describe an example, probably it will be more > explanatory than

Re: A good ad blocker to use?

2018-01-07 Thread Eric Oyen
question: will both one blocker and purify work together? the reason I ask is that some ads might be able to bypass one, but not necessarily the other. -eric On Jan 7, 2018, at 10:34 AM, Feliciano Godoy wrote: > Purify is great. > > Regards, > Feliciano > For tech tips an

Re: youtube live tv

2018-01-06 Thread Eric Oyen
I wish I had an iPad here. then I could duplicate the circumstances and try to find the solution. btw, you can send a message to youtube tv support and they can call back and walk you through all the troubleshooting on the phone. -eric On Jan 6, 2018, at 5:29 AM, Larry McCreary wrote

Re: voiceover problem

2018-01-06 Thread Eric Oyen
exceedingly unlikely. that hardware flaw has existed since 1995, so this sort of problem is something else entirely. -eric On Jan 6, 2018, at 4:10 AM, Janet Bell wrote: > the voiceover problem is stillongoing, and I have to switch my phone off as > telling siri to turn voiceov

Re: IPhone 6 has died, how to invoke DF you?

2018-01-05 Thread Eric Oyen
you might have to start the iTunes application. If the phone is not detected in there, then call Apple tech support via their disability assistance hotline. I had this issue happen on a 5S and iTunes wouldn't see the device. So, I called apple and they walked me through the procedure. -eric

Re: youtube live tv

2018-01-05 Thread Eric Oyen
windows machine. It will allow me to sign in, but the interface presented is not very accessible (none of the buttons appear to work properly). -eric On Jan 5, 2018, at 5:56 AM, Larry McCreary wrote: > Hello, > I am having difficulty installing the youtube app on my iPad. I have it on >

Re: Apple Apologizes After iPhone Battery Slowdown Controversy | Time

2018-01-01 Thread Eric Oyen
a ton of money at it. So what? that is the function of business, to provide a service or good and at a profitable price. -eric On Dec 30, 2017, at 6:46 PM, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: > Frankly I am rather tired of the Apple bashing that appears to be fashionable > among some members. >

Re: From Moderator Mark: I just Want You All To Know

2017-12-26 Thread Eric Oyen
Mark, don't worry about it. In fact, you should dispense with political correctness. The truth (and facts) never hurt anyone. anyway, Merry Christmas! --- from the old school where values meant something. -eric On Dec 25, 2017, at 7:26 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Hello Everyone, > >

Re: Big Seeing AI update

2017-12-13 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Donna, How is that app spelled? I looked for eyenote, eye note, and then inote in the app store with no success. Eric Caron On Dec 13, 2017, at 21:39, Donna <merma...@bellsouth.net> wrote: Hi I just looked in the Help section & the currency reader is only available o

Re: AirPods and status bar

2017-11-26 Thread Eric Caron
Hi, I also recently purchased air pods and I often check the battery life of the air pods and the case by opening the case near the iPhone. The information pops up when the case is open near the phone and goes away when you close the case. Eric Caron On Nov 26, 2017, at 22:11

Re: Us congress hearing of maan alsaan Money laundry قضية الكونغجرس لغسيل الأموال للمليادير معن الصانع

2017-11-25 Thread Eric Oyen
and what does this have to do with ViPhone? -eric On Nov 25, 2017, at 8:29 AM, mike a wrote: [snipped] -- 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

Re: Making International Calls for Free: Alternatives to WhatsApp Messenger@

2017-07-04 Thread Eric Oyen
um. I am one of those US users of WhatsApp. So far, I like how it works and interacts with the screen reader. sometimes its a bit hard to keep up in a couple of the groups, but its definitely better than Microsoft's current offering. -eric On Jul 4, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Kelly Pierce wrote: >

Re: ‎WhatsApp Messenger

2017-06-23 Thread Eric Oyen
yeah, that is kind of what I thought. its a shame, really as its a pretty good app otherwise. -eric *** Help out a blind athlete to achieve his goals (including the Tokyo 2020 games). Show your support here: http://www.tiny.cc/EricOyen On Jun 23, 2017, at 3:21 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote

Re: ‎WhatsApp Messenger

2017-06-23 Thread Eric Oyen
that ID is also my cell phone number. :) I just wish I could setup the app on the other iPhone without a phone number. that device is tied to my ham radio accounts for email, Facebook, etc. btw, if you want to friend me on FB over there, the ID I use is n7...@icloud.com thanks. -Eric

Re: ‎WhatsApp Messenger

2017-06-23 Thread Eric Oyen
I finally got around to setting it up on my device just now. its fairly simple, but it does require you have a phone number. My other iPhone doesn't have a phone number associated with it, so setup might be a tad more involved there. btw, my whatap ID is 16233995635 -eric On Jun 23, 2017

Re: Blindness takes a stand!

2017-06-03 Thread Eric Oyen
, be prepared to lose the $500 to said blind person. -eric *** http://www.tiny.cc/EricOyen On Jun 3, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Mr. Ed wrote: > Hi All, > You all know very well blind people cannot do anything. LOL How many times > have you herd that. > Mr. Ed > > From: viphone@googlegroups.c

Re: Blindness takes a stand!

2017-06-03 Thread Eric Oyen
I tried to play the stuff on youtube only to be presented with an undefined error. unfortunately, the screen reader here wouldn't read the error dialog box. -eric On Jun 3, 2017, at 12:38 AM, Kliphton Miller wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ3rbZxjU37GmgIzV-rlsP_zaZoJY1

Re: Alternative to my banking app

2017-04-05 Thread Eric Oyen
is mostly usable (there is an ad that keeps getting in my way). what is the name of your institution? I might be able to help get things moving. -eric On Apr 5, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: > So, my local credit union iOS app has been inaccessible for a couple years > now. I

Re: Emoji Research Study; Seeking Blind or Low Vision Participants

2017-04-05 Thread Eric Oyen
respond privately to my email. thanks, Eric On Apr 5, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Grace wrote: > I would have loved to help out with your survey however, I won't be able to > as I cannot support the NFB as they actively work against blind people like > myself. > Kind Regards, > Grace. >

Re: viewing pages on facebook

2017-01-22 Thread Eric Oyen
of it done. :) -eric On Jan 22, 2017, at 7:08 PM, Jed Barton wrote: > Hey guys, > > How do you guys get notifications on pages on fb, i.e when someone posts on a > page run by a company etc. Can you get those notifications, or do you have > to look at the page? > > -- > T

Re: do not update messenger above V100!!!

2017-01-21 Thread Eric Oyen
back and backed up my phone to a laptop. then I erased and reinstalled from backup. that set of issues prompt made an exit. sometimes, it just works better to clean out the device completely and restore from backup. this allows the iOS a chance to be installed cleanly. -eric On Jan 21, 2017

Re: Taking videos as a blind person

2017-01-19 Thread Eric Oyen
it doesn't hurt to have a sighted individual who can help out. Otherwise, it can get a bit tricky doing this yourself. I should know, I have tried when it comes to producing cycling videos and there is no way for me to get me and the bike in picture. -eric On Jan 19, 2017, at 10:24 PM

Re: It's true that Eden Kizer has scammed a lot of unsuspecting people

2016-11-26 Thread Eric Oyen
handle it? -eric On Nov 26, 2016, at 1:00 PM, rajmund wrote: > 3 lists, this makes. protomail is easy to create > > Sent fromThunderhbird > > On 26/11/2016 06:09 PM, Shaf Patel wrote: >> Forwareded from another group. >> >> >> >>

Re: iPhone questin and how to take that folder or some photos off of your iPhone

2016-10-09 Thread Eric Oyen
? -eric On Oct 9, 2016, at 1:10 PM, Jennie Facer wrote: > Hi Casey, > > You can't use your iPhone like a hard drive. You can go into settings then > camera and turn iCloud on and that should help you back up your photos to > iCloud. I believe there is an optimize storage thing i

Re: nfb RESOLUTION [WAS "Re: Let's Play "King of the Mountain""]

2016-08-25 Thread Eric Oyen
heheh. hey tony, thats one hell of a pet peeve. :) yeah, you use the groups about the same way I do. they are supposed to be representing us, aren't they? -eric On Aug 25, 2016, at 3:26 PM, Tony wrote: > Thank you for giving me the opportunity to point out the arrogance of people > li

Re: nfb RESOLUTION [WAS "Re: Let's Play "King of the Mountain""]

2016-08-25 Thread Eric Oyen
on those true believers, but thats my assessment. anyway, I think this thread is now to the point of beating a dead horse, don't you think? -eric On Aug 25, 2016, at 2:55 PM, Wayne Merritt wrote: > After reading a few messages on this thread, I submit the following: > To those that say that t

Re: nfb RESOLUTION [WAS "Re: Let's Play "King of the Mountain""]

2016-08-25 Thread Eric Oyen
, calm down and take a chill pill. Now, I believe the original intent of this thread was to point out the NFB resolution and how apple and their accessibility figure into this? can we get back on topic? -eric On Aug 25, 2016, at 12:29 PM, Mário Navarro wrote: > > sorry, but I'm no

Re: nfb RESOLUTION [WAS "Re: Let's Play "King of the Mountain""]

2016-08-25 Thread Eric Oyen
t planning and implementing features has in the OS world. Everything takes time and costs a hell of a lot of money. My suggestion, especially for the higher ups at the NFB: quit whining and actually start helping out. that's what the technology section is for, isn't it? -eric On Aug 25, 2016, at 8:06 AM,

Re: capchas

2016-06-09 Thread Eric Oyen
there is a paid service called Rumola that works fairly nicely. It costs about $1 for a yearly subscription. It also works on most types of capchas (there are at least 3 types that I know of where this isn't the case). -eric On Jun 9, 2016, at 10:14 AM, Rajmund wrote: >

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