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2017-09-17 Thread Georgina Joyce
clauses. Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter!eorgina Joyce g...@gena-j.me.uk -- 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

Re: Opinions about glass screen protectors and affect on 3D touch

2016-10-26 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I’ve fitted them myself. I have fitted one to iPad Pro 9.7, 6S Plus and a 7. I think using touch is better than attempting to align by sight. It’s about confidence. Regards, Gena > On 26 Oct 2016, at 20:58, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > wrote: > > Hi, > >

Re: what are the advantages of upgrading from 6SPlus to 7Plus?

2016-10-18 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I think there’s something else that should be considered. As a VoiceOver user the 3 Gig of RAM should reduce those times when the phone stutters trying to keep up with fast speech and navigation. I don’t know what the differences are in the real world as I couldn’t get on with the

Getting Barcode Information

2016-10-09 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello All, I am trying to get the E A N form an electrical device. I’ve tried using Read Laser and Seeing Assistant Home. However, I can’t get either of them to read me the number from the barcode. How have others tackled this problem? Thanks, Gena -- The following information is important

Re: otterbox case and iphone 7

2016-09-24 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, Have you seen the clip from the Apple store? http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HJGJ2ZM/B/mophie-universal-belt-clip I didn’t think mine was a Mophie but that’s what the Apple Store sells. Gena > On 24 Sep

Re: device not supported by apple watch

2016-08-11 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I had this trouble some months ago and I can’t think how I fixed it. I think I just cleaned the back of the watch. I reasoned my skin would have greased it up so that the charger didn’t make full connection. All is OK now. Gena > On 11 Aug 2016, at 23:23, Caitlyn Furness

Re: Ring doorbell app

2016-07-31 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, You do know that Chris of Mystic Access has done a short review. It sounds very good. I would have got one if it was easy to get in the UK. Regards, Gena > On 31 Jul 2016, at 13:53, grahamnroby via VIPhone > wrote: > > Hi sieghard, > > When yours arrives

Re: BBC iPlayer has come to the US

2016-07-21 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello Mary, Radio 1 is aimed at young people and very noisy. Radio 2 is Easy listening and more suitable for my generation. Radio 3 is classical. Radio 4 is mainly talk where you can hear the long running soap the Archers. The afternoon plays are usually very good. Radio 4 Extra is old drama

Re: iPod touch sd card style or jail brake mission?

2016-07-03 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I haven’t tried it myself but by using the camera connection kit or there are USB iDrive sticks that have a lightening connecter, which enables you to store and browse files.

Re: voice assistance apps

2016-06-02 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, The Amazon products such as the Echo are not available in other places like here in the UK. So to gain access to the platform you need to use Roger. Or alternatively, Amazon have made software details open source that uses a Raspberry pie to build your own Alexa device. But I guess this

Re: voice assistance apps

2016-06-02 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I use the Echo to read my kindle books. Yes to read them on the phone offers the flexibility over speed of delivery and voice. It can be a lot of faffing about. The Echo just responds and reads the book requested. Overall, it’s a lot more hands free. Although, these advantages are not

Re: voice assistance apps

2016-06-02 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, What do you mean by dictation? You can dictate items to be added to the to-do-list and shopping list. You can add events to the google calendar. The number of skills are increasing all the time and there’s no telling what other things can be done. Gena > On 2 Jun 2016, at 06:47,

Re: Please, I need some more suggestions about wearing Iphone on the neck.

2015-03-26 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I found this on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HD-Silicone-Lanyard-Skin-Case-iPhone-6-Black-New-WWW-LANSKiN-COM-/221642958152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item339af32548 It sounds like it might be okay. I’m considering buying one. Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training

Re: Questions from a new braille display user.

2015-01-16 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, Yes, with the Braille Pen this is true. If you turn on the pen then unlock the phone it will pair automatically. As for going to help mode. This happens here too. I haven’t found a way of turning off. I can’t remember if pressing the power button to lock the phone enables you to turn

Re: Plantronix BT Earphones Not Pairing - Was: Foldable BT keyboard

2014-12-30 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, Disconnect the pairing to other devices. Even though you might be initiating pairing mode, it could be fixed upon a previous pairing. Gena On 30 Dec 2014, at 14:47, Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net wrote: I wonder if the issue with the BT keyboard is not related to the issue I'm

Re: Seeing Assistant apps - Christmas and New Year Promotion

2014-12-24 Thread Georgina Joyce
for my area? It would be useful if the app attempted to install a local POI database for new users. I think they are well thought out and good value for money. Thanks. Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! On 24 Dec 2014, at 07:06

Re: 25% off for KNFB Reader

2014-12-23 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I must be really dumb. I can’t purchase a gift code. I’ve selected the value. I’m presented a buy button and I’m sure I’ve clicked it. I’ve found a continue link and pressed that too. But I can’t proceed from there. What do I need to do? Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist

Re: Looking for a free, or cheap, accessible barcode reader

2014-12-13 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I’m not too impressed. either, I assume the database is American biased. . Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! On 13 Dec 2014, at 21:13, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: I bought DigitEyes, and others too. I

Re: Kindle book cannot be read using iOS Kindle app

2014-12-01 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, Also check before purchasing. That it is Text to speech enabled. Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! On 1 Dec 2014, at 21:19, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: I would say it is not common. I believe you

Re: Kindle book cannot be read using iOS Kindle app

2014-12-01 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, Thanks for the correction. Apologies if I miss led anyone. It was my understanding and I’m grateful for being corrected. Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! On 1 Dec 2014, at 23:08, Teresa Cochran batsfly...@me.com

Re: Are you loving your iPhone 6 plus?

2014-11-22 Thread Georgina Joyce
it is a common problem but it is for some people. I would be still interested in the extra battery life. But I’m not so sure about the image stabilisation being that beneficial. Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! On 22 Nov 2014

Anyone used the Minicabster app in the UK

2014-11-22 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello All, I was just planning a trip and come across Minicabster. As you have to give personal information I’d rather not sign up unless the app is accessible. Thanks. Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! -- The following

Re: Perplexing skype problem

2014-11-22 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello David, Is there any chance your account has been compromised? When did you last change your password? It would be worth changing it just to see if that affects it. HTH Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! On 22 Nov 2014

Re: Question about kindle ap

2014-11-22 Thread Georgina Joyce
passbook and keychain. I backed up and it states that all my documents will be backed up. Providing you have enough space on iCloud. If you don’t have enough space then you’ll have to use a computer. HTH Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals

Re: iPhone 6 or 6 plus?

2014-11-11 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello Bill, Thanks, you don’t happen to have a private jet to fly me over. We don’t have them in the UK. smile I have popped into a carrier store here. They are big! Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! On 12 Nov 2014, at 02:43

iPhone 6 or 6 plus?

2014-11-10 Thread Georgina Joyce
of women with iPhone 6 6 Plus models with gratitude. Thanks. Gena Georgina Joyce Applied Psychologist Training and Coaching. Because individuals of groups matter! -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated

Re: iPhone 6 or 6 plus?

2014-11-10 Thread Georgina Joyce
large for my needs, and I think this was the visual concept rather than it being too large for sitting around and writing. Hope that might help a bit. Sorry it's rather late and not too well written. Carol P - Original Message - From: Georgina Joyce g...@gena-j.me.uk To: VI

Re: Hand placement with Braille Touch

2013-02-05 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I have to disagree. It is quite comfortable to put your hands on your own waste. With fingers vertical slightly curled and elbows out to the sides. The first braille machine was the Stainsby that required the finger formation as brailletouch. Perhaps because my Stainsby supported me

Re: Answering a call on a iPhone 5

2013-01-23 Thread Georgina Joyce
On 23/01/2013 17:19, Jonathan Mosen wrote: Hi Gina, double tap the screen with two fingers. Double tap the screen with two fingers again to end the call. Jonathan On 23/01/2013, at 12:20 PM, Georgina Joyce ready2goli...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, I've had my iPhone 5 for some time now and I

Answering a call on a iPhone 5

2013-01-22 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello All, I've had my iPhone 5 for some time now and I don't think I've answered a call successfully at all. As soon as I touch the screen it hangs up. How do I resolve this? Thanks. Gena -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the

Re: iPhone 5 No Longer On Speaker Phone

2013-01-11 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, It sounds like you've stuck something over the proximity sensor. I've got no idea where it is but guessing it's near the top of the screen side. Or have you bashed or dropped it? During a call, isn't there a mute button as well as the end call button? I'm struggling to hear VO whilst

Re: Can 2 or more AppleIDs share the same iTunes?

2013-01-09 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I would have thought that you be better creating a different user account on the PC or Mac with your own user credentials. Gena On 09/01/2013 02:09, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. wrote: Thanks. How do I do that? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Accessible magazines

2013-01-07 Thread Georgina Joyce
...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 07/01/2013, at 14:42, Georgina Joyce ready2goli...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, I wondered if anyone had tried reading a digital magazine? I've been subscribed to Linux Magazine for some years which are in .pdf format. On another list

Accessible magazines

2013-01-06 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello All, I wondered if anyone had tried reading a digital magazine? I've been subscribed to Linux Magazine for some years which are in .pdf format. On another list, someone wants to read about gardening. I see there's a Gardener's World magazine for the iPad etc. I don't suppose anyone has

Re: Introducing BrailleTouch - an iPhone app for typing in braille on your touchscreen

2012-12-31 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, If I understand it right. The phone is held to provide a more like stainsby / shorthand machine formation rather than a perkins? As with the stainsby, could the keys be reversed? For those used to writing braille on a frame or the standard stainsby? i.e. The letter a dot 1 generated

Re: Introducing BrailleTouch - an iPhone app for typing in braille on your touchscreen

2012-12-31 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I'm sure it will be a lot clearer when the app is installed on the phone. I've got quite slim fingers and holding the phone to align them in perkins formation doesn't work as the phone isn't long enough. Coincidently, what fingers do the forward and backward spaces? Thanks. Gena

Re: Introducing BrailleTouch - an iPhone app for typing in braille on your touchscreen

2012-12-31 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, Hah! I see the user guide. I think a few people will find it confusing because of using the perkin's layout analogy. Perkin's layout of the keys are linear but are to be folded to fit on the phone's screen. I see the space gestures too. And I can reverse them too. Pity the stainsby

Re: You can by apple products in the UK VAT free if your blind.

2012-12-30 Thread Georgina Joyce
Of Georgina Joyce Sent: 25 December 2012 11:29 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: You can by apple products in the UK VAT free if your blind. Hello, It is a nice one for lawyers to argue about. I guess Apple could argue that 4.5.2 was applicable. How does anyone know what the original

Re: torrent application for iOS?

2012-12-30 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, A quick google search provides this forum: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1398430 In essence, if you jail break your phone you can. If you don't you won't. Gena On 30/12/2012 03:07, Aman Singer wrote: Hello, Rob. Thanks very much for the response. Idid download phone

Re: lightning to 30 pin adapters, anyone

2012-12-29 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, I've read those reviews and decided that I'll wait until I can afford the one from Apple but it's well over priced. From what I've read, it depends upon what you want to use it for. But I'd want audio through it and it's my understanding that very few cheap ones carry audio. None of

Re: You can by apple products in the UK VAT free if your blind.

2012-12-29 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, It is a nice one for lawyers to argue about. I guess Apple could argue that 4.5.2 was applicable. How does anyone know what the original intention was? What concerns me is that some potential recipients on this list and the access UK list are finding it difficult to accept. Surely,

How accessible is nook in the UK?

2012-12-29 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello All, I've read a little here about an alternative ebook format called nook. I visited the Barns Noble site and saw a PC version. I've downloaded it and installed it. From what I can see, the PC version is inaccessible, using NVDA. Is this what others have found? Did someone suggest