Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-21 Thread Jody ianuzzi
ton is still there but the book is taken down. (shrug)  Sent from my iPhoneOn May 12, 2024, at 5:10 PM, Jody ianuzzi <thunderw...@gmail.com> wrote:Oh I can add books from Bookshare to my voic Voice Dream reader but I have another problem. If I go to a different app and then go back to the

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-21 Thread Jody ianuzzi
ug) Sent from my iPhoneOn May 12, 2024, at 5:10 PM, Jody ianuzzi <thunderw...@gmail.com> wrote:Oh I can add books from Bookshare to my voic Voice Dream reader but I have another problem. If I go to a different app and then go back to the Voice Dream reader and hit play nothing happens. I have to

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-12 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Oh I can add books from Bookshare to my voic Voice Dream reader but I have another problem. If I go to a different app and then go back to the Voice Dream reader and hit play nothing happens. I have to remove it from the app switcher and start again and then it's OK.Has anyone else had this

Re: Different Eye Conditions

2024-05-06 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hi Steve,Brill Institute used to have an app. I'm not sure if it's still available. There are many YouTube videos that simulate various eye conditions as well.JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn

Re: Making everyone pay for voice dream

2024-03-26 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hi Carrie,I agree with you completely and I'll send a message as well. I have no intention of paying their fee and I will simply find another book reader.JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Mar

Re: Saving Voice Mail Messages Question Please.

2024-03-24 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Tap on the voicemail to open it. From there tap on the name and swipe down until you hear share. Then from the share sheet you can save it to Notes or I save it to Voice Memos.JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  

Re: Soundscape Community update

2024-03-23 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I have both Soundscape invoice Vista but I prefer Soundscape because VoiceVista seems to be more of a ripped out version of Soundscape JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Mar 23,

Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

2024-03-08 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I am using the new Soundscape community and I love itJODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Mar 8, 2024, at 4:22 PM, Robert Doc Wright wrote: good maps outdoors is a very good and easy to use

Re: iPhone opening the notifications center

2024-03-05 Thread Jody ianuzzi
JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Mar 5, 2024, at 6:44 PM, Gerardo Corripio wrote: > > Remember that this won’t work on the SE 2020. As mentinoed in a previous > EMail, put

Re: Good Accessible GPS?

2024-02-21 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hi Dan, Soundscape is back! Check out the App Store for Soundscape community or Soundscape. There are two apps by that name. He can also get VoiceVista which is the same app that was developed at MIT. JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than

Re: Earbud recommendations?

2024-02-18 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Bluetooth Headphones Noise Canceling 4 Mics Clear Call 120H Playtime Stereo Bass Sound Wireless Charging Case Over Ear Earphones LED Digital Display Headset with Earhooks for Sport Running Workout Gyma.coJODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in

Re: About Voice Dream Reader and downloading books

2024-02-06 Thread Jody ianuzzi
You could always call Bookshare at (650) 352-0198  I might be aware of the problem and can helpJODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Feb 6, 2024, at 10:53 AM, Richard Turner wrote:I don’t remember

Re: Voicedream not downloading book share books.

2024-02-03 Thread Jody ianuzzi
With all this talk about difficulty downloading books from Bookshare into the Voice Dream Reeder app I gave it a try this afternoon and had absolutely no problems.JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik

Reading PDF files

2024-01-18 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Good morning everyone, What app do you recommend is the best for reading PDF files? Thank you, JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer -- The following information is important for all

Re: What has happened to Voice Dream scanner?

2024-01-13 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I am running iOS 17.2 and my Voice Dream scanner is working just fineJODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Jan 13, 2024, at 10:30 AM, Richard Turner wrote:Kerry,Winston stills owns and supports

Re: downloading a new app on the iPhone

2023-12-24 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Yes the text in the text field is very confusing. If you don't listen to the whole thing you won't realize that it's actually a text fieldJODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Dec 24, 2023, at 1:08 

Re: downloading a new app on the iPhone

2023-12-24 Thread Jody ianuzzi
You can search for an app by asking Siri to find it in the App Store or you can open the App Store app then go to the lower right hand corner where it says search and do a one finger double tap then go to the top of the page and find the edit field which is a little deceptive because it will say

Re: App to see power light?

2023-12-07 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hello Kim, I know I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I suggest to Be My Eyes app. JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Dec 7, 2023, at 9:20 PM, 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone >

Re: some notifications are still going to my old i phone 8 and not my new i phone 14 pro.

2023-12-03 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Yes, I had the same problem when I upgraded my phone. I actually deleted the app and reinstalled it. I had turned on notifications in the notification center made sure focus was turned off made sure that the app settings were all on notification and it still didn't work. Downloading  the app again

Re: Preserving batteries

2023-12-02 Thread Jody ianuzzi
n Nov 28, 2023, at 11:57 PM, Joshua Hendrickson <louv...@gmail.com> wrote:I'd suggest to run down your backup phone as much as you can.  I'vehad my phone run down to 4 or 3% before recharging it.  I use my phonefor book reading and watching movies all the time and it is reallycool.On 11/28/23,

Re: Preserving batteries

2023-11-30 Thread Jody ianuzzi
googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Jody ianuzzi Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:05 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Preserving batteries   Thank you! He would think keeping it plugged in all the time would be a good thing but I guess it's not. Thanks for the help JODY

Re: Preserving batteries

2023-11-29 Thread Jody ianuzzi
023, at 11:57 PM, Joshua Hendrickson wrote: > > I'd suggest to run down your backup phone as much as you can. I've > had my phone run down to 4 or 3% before recharging it. I use my phone > for book reading and watching movies all the time and it is really > cool. > >> O

Re: Preserving batteries

2023-11-29 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Phone last longer | Tom's Guide (tomsguide.com)   iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support   -- Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷ Chaltain at Outlook, USA   From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jody ianuzzi Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 9:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Preserv

Preserving batteries

2023-11-28 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I have a back up phone that I would like to use for reading books etc. When I had a back up phone in the past I kept it plugged in all the time and apparently this killed the battery. How can I use this backup phone in such a way that I do not destroy the battery? JODY To Boldly Go 

Re: Orientation lock?

2023-11-22 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Touch the status bar on the clock and then swipe up with three fingers from the bottom of the screen. This will bring up your control center. The orientation lock is on the left-hand side of your screen. Swipe or explore until you find it and then do a one finger double tap. JODY To Boldly Go

Re: Voiceover when I am on the phone.

2023-11-10 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I suggest you turn the system volume down with the buttons on the side of the phone and turn the VoiceOver volume up using the rotor JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Nov 10, 2023,

Re: Reminders App

2023-11-09 Thread Jody ianuzzi
You can also tell Siri to set an alarm for those times JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Nov 9, 2023, at 2:10 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Just ask Siri "Set a reminder each

Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

2023-11-05 Thread Jody ianuzzi
If you go to the filters in Netflix where you can select the classification of movies one of the choices is audio description and that will bring up every audio description movie they have JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your

Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

2023-11-05 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I Lyssin to Picard on the Paramount Plus app on my iPhone. The audio description is available. Do you have to turn it on in every episode in the upper right hand corner of the screen. The third season is the best! And if you have Paramount+ you can also watch strange new worlds which is even

Re: How do I copy and paste a link

2023-09-13 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Go to the link that you would like to copy and do a three finger quadruple tap on the link. This will copy it to the clipboard. Then go to where you wanna paste the link and use your rotor to go to edit, then swipe down till you hear it say paste.JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com 

Re: Soundscape update

2023-08-06 Thread Jody ianuzzi
m my iPhone)On Aug 6, 2023, at 4:48 PM, Jody ianuzzi wrote:Hi everyone,Is there any news on the Soundscape replacements? Will open scape come out of beta and soundscape for everyone?JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."

Soundscape update

2023-08-06 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hi everyone, Is there any news on the Soundscape replacements? Will open scape come out of beta and soundscape for everyone? JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer -- The following

Re: accessing screen shots on iPhone and then making them readable by sighted folks

2023-07-30 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Don't forget to turn off your screen curtain and turn up the brightness before you do a screenshotJODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Jul 30, 2023, at 7:58 AM, Jonathan Cohn wrote:I believe you

Re: Open scape and soundscape for everyone

2023-07-23 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Thank you, I also have good maps outdoors but I haven't tried the newest features.JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Jul 23, 2023, at 8:28 PM, kheve...@fuse.net wrote:Jody, I just read a note

Re: Open scape and soundscape for everyone

2023-07-23 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hello Richard,I also have VoiceVista but I find that it doesn't announce some of the markers that I have set. I am very happy with Openscape and I hope that goes live soon.JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik

Open scape and soundscape for everyone

2023-07-23 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hello everyone, Has anyone heard anything more about Openscape going live or Soundscape for everyone? Are there any other Soundscape replacements? Thank you, JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik

Re: Chat GPT, Anyone?

2023-07-11 Thread Jody ianuzzi
If you are running the 3.5 version of chat GPT then it is accessing a database that is over two years old! It was anything you hear us from before September 2021 if you have the paid version which is 4.0 then I think it relies on a more recent database you can also correct it and give it

Re: Open scape compared to VoiceVista

2023-07-08 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Thank you Richard,By the way I love your signatureJODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Jul 8, 2023, at 12:15 PM, Richard Turner wrote:It isn't open to the public at this time.I suspect it will be

Re: Open scape compared to VoiceVista

2023-07-08 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hello Richard,How can I get the Soundscape for everyone beta?JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Jul 8, 2023, at 11:13 AM, Richard Turner wrote:At this early stage, I think it is too soon to

Open scape compared to VoiceVista

2023-07-08 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I have been using the open scape beta for a couple of days now and I really like it! It has many of the great features of Soundscape in addition you can even have shortcuts for many of the features. Yesterday I downloaded VoiceVista as the new app for Soundscape. It seems much more limited

Re: trying to set up a friend's Iphone

2023-07-07 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hello Paula,Is it the settings for VoiceOver or for the phone? To change the phone settings go to settings, general and then go down to languages and regions. If it's VoiceOver then you might be able to change it in the rotor.  The problem is if it's another language you don't know where you're in

Re: YouTube help please. Is there a way to quickly advance through a video on either the app or on the web?

2023-06-30 Thread Jody ianuzzi
At the bottom of the video if you explore with your finger you will sign track position. Do a one and finger double tap on that and then swipe up and down to move forward or back JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO

Re: Question about calls

2023-06-08 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hello Rena, When you use the headset allows you to focus more on the keypad JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Jun 8, 2023, at 10:05 AM, Rena wrote: > >  > What do you do with

Re: Question about calls

2023-06-08 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Yes, most phone systems you have to find the buttons. Move your finger on the screen till you hear the right number and then tap it JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Jun 8, 2023,

Re: Question about calls

2023-06-08 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hello Rena, I suggest you use earbuds. They make this process a lot easier because the screen doesn’t blank out JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Jun 8, 2023, at 9:20 AM, Rena

Re: VoiceDream Support

2023-06-05 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I just downloaded a book from Bookshare on my voice dream reader app. I was concerned it wouldn’t work now but it’s perfectly fine. JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Jun 5, 2023,

Re: Voice Dream Reader now going under new name in App Store updates

2023-06-03 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Yes and the new voice dream reader will have an annual subscription see JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Jun 3, 2023, at 3:57 PM, la...@comcast.net wrote: > > can they confuse

Re: How to take a screenshot on an SE second generation iPhone?

2023-06-02 Thread Jody ianuzzi
To take a screenshot press the home button and the power button at the same time. You will hear a camera shutter sound. Make sure the screen curtain is turned off JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik

Re: screen curtain reader query

2023-05-11 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Hello Anthony, To toggle the screen curtain do a three finger triple tap JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On May 11, 2023, at 12:06 PM, anthonyborg...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > Hi >

Re: Voice Dream Reader for IOS, yearly suscription?

2023-04-25 Thread Jody ianuzzi
d a previous app that worked quite well. But this one > is a joke. > > > > > Richard, USA. > “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little > consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin > My web site: https://www.t

Re: Voice Dream Reader for IOS, yearly suscription?

2023-04-25 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Oh many apps of change models. There was one that was very expensive that is now free. I think one thing the new owner should realize is that there are free alternatives to voice dream reader. It is my favorite reading app but there’s also the dolphin the reader and Capt. and others. Bookshare

Re: Voice Dream Reader for IOS, yearly suscription?

2023-04-25 Thread Jody ianuzzi
Oh this is terrible! Voice dream reader and soundscape are probably my two favorite apps Soundscape is going away and now voice dream reader is going to be a subscription! I have used it for years well I have to start paying for it? Also, how much will it be? JODY To Boldly Go 

Re: Apple Quietly Launches a Selection of Audiobooks Voiced by an AI Robot, Mac Daily News

2023-03-21 Thread Jody ianuzzi
>> to really like The Voice. It is what it is. It just means that we will >> have more freedom of choice and if people don’t like these books, they don’t >> have to use them. >> >> >> Kerry >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Mar 1

Re: Looking for inaccessible list making app

2023-03-21 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I use the AnyList app. It’s great especially for grocery lists. You can even share it with someone so when you add the item to your list it shows up on their phone. This makes it very handy when someone stops at the store to pick things up for you JODY To Boldly Go 

Re: Apple Quietly Launches a Selection of Audiobooks Voiced by an AI Robot, Mac Daily News

2023-03-17 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I disagree, I don’t think it’s disgusting that they are introducing new technology for reading books. Having a human narrator is extremely time consuming! I listen to books from Bookshare which are not available in any other source and I use the speech on my phone to listen to them. When I

Re: The Amazon app

2023-02-01 Thread Jody ianuzzi
I just tried the Amazon app and it’s working just fine but I am also still using iOS 15.7. I’ve heard so many problems with 16 that I haven’t updated JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer >

NFC Tag Manager

2023-01-26 Thread Jody ianuzzi
This is a very accessible easy to use NFC tag manager app NFC Tag Manager by Bruno Goncalves https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nfc-tag-manager/id1479339635 JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik

Re: WayAround

2023-01-25 Thread Jody ianuzzi
The less expensive alternative to way around is to simply buy NFC stickers from Amazon and use the Tag Manager app which is free. JODY To Boldly Go  thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Jan 25, 2023, at