Where Can I Purchase Jonathan Mosen's Books?

Hi, Guys. Subject line says it all. I'm hoping you can point me to a website where his books can be purchased, and I'm also hoping he wrote one for iOS14. Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: Can Siri Shortcuts be Made on iPhone 8?

ess > Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 6:00 AM > To: 'Ray T. Mahorney' via VIPhone > Subject: Re: Can Siri Shortcuts be Made on iPhone 8? > > Sure thing. I have an i phone 8 and have several shortcuts set up. They > work fine. > > HTH, > Cait > > >> On Jun 30, 2021

Which Version of Personal Power Works with VoiceDream Reader?

Hi, Guys. On another list someone sent links for three versions of the Personal Power book. One version works with the Victor Reader and NLS player; another version works with other Daisy players, and the last version was MP3s of the chapters (sorry if I'm not conveying the info of the e-mail

Can Siri Shortcuts be Made on iPhone 8?

Hi, Guys. I have an iPhone 8 using iOS14.6. I know that Siri shortcuts were introduced in iOS12, but I didn't learn to use them at that point, and was using an SE. I've pulled down all of the podcasts related to shortcuts and the ones that go through What's New in iOS13 and 14. Everything sounds

VDScanner Not Working

Hi, Guys. I've got an iPhone 8 and am running the most current iOS. I don't use VDScanner very often, but seem to remember that when the scanner opens and you lift it to start scanning and swipe to the Capture Image button, there's a tone to tell you whether the image is in focus or not. Today the

Question about iXpand Dive and iPhone

Hi, Guys. I have an iPhone 8 and am wondering whether the iXpand drive can be used with it. If so, which apps play nicely with it, and what do I need to know to get started? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

Re: Routing Call to Bluetooth Speaker While in Progress?

d up by the call. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of dani > pagador > Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 3:43 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Routing Call to Bluetooth Speaker While in Progress? > > Thanks, Chela and Sieghard. I'll

Re: Routing Call to Bluetooth Speaker While in Progress?

Phone there’s usually a rotor option that will be labeled audio > destination and then you can flick down and choose from there I believe. > Someone can correct me on this one though. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 21, 2021, at 2:08 PM, dani pagador wrote: >> >>

Routing Call to Bluetooth Speaker While in Progress?

Hi, Guys. How do I make a call go through my Bluetooth speaker if it's in progress? I will be using my phone for work and may need to put calls on speaker midstream instead of using a headset. Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

Clearing Stored password from Keychain?

Hi, Guys. A while back I tried using the Pandora app. I created an account with a username and password and when I downloaded the app to my iPhone and tried to log in, I was asked if I wanted to store the information in the keychain. I think I told it yes. I didn't end up being able to use the

Re: Getting VO Back in iPhone When Connected to Bose Speaker?

his worked was using Belkin Bluetooth speakers. > > > > Richard > "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but > what they become by it." > - John Ruskin, 1819-1900 > > Web site: www.turner42.com > > > > -----Original Messa

Getting VO Back in iPhone When Connected to Bose Speaker?

Hi, Guys. I'm using an iPhone 8 with the latest IOS. Since updating, it seems that VO automatically chooses to come through the Bluetooth speaker (Bose Microlink, I think it's called) when it's connected. I can't seem to find an option to route the audio so that VO's speech comes through my iPhone

Need Refresher on Creating New Folder in VoiceDream Reader

Hi, Guys. Can someone tell me the steps for creating a new folder in VoiceDream Reader? I've done it before, but can't seem to get the right sequence down. I know it has something to do with the Filter function, but can't seem to find anything that lets me create a new folder. Thanks, Dani --

Can a Shortcut Be Made to Open the Braille Setting?

Hi, Everyone. Using IOS14.4 (I think that's the latest update.) and a BrailleEdge. Is there a way to ceate a shortcut to the Braille setting? At this point I have to jump through hoops to pair the Braille display. Not a problem yet, but at some point there'll be a place when I need immediate

How to Access Message Threads Outside of Message App?

Hi, Everyone. I need to create a timeline of events using conversations from different family members. Is there a way to copy the separate conversations from each person/group in the Messages app out so I can put events mentioned in the conversations in order in say, Word? Thanks for Any ideas.

Question About Payment Info and Setting Up New Device

Hi, Guys. I'm setting up my Mom's new iPad and am trying to make sure it's as out-of-the-box-easy-to-use as possible. I have restored her info from her old iPad that was backed up to the Cloud. Is her payment info included with the restoration, or do I need to input it again on the new device?

Re: Voice Dream Reader update is out, version 4.12 includes scanning

I know money is precious, especially these days. But IMHO, I don't mind having gotten the apps separately. Winston's costs are reasonable, and he's made sure over the years to make sure the apps have kept up with IOS development, and we're not charged for updates at all. Not a steal. More like a

Need Tips on How to Use an iPad

Hi, Guys. I bought my Mom a new iPad for Christmas. It came in last week, and I need to get a quick tutorial on how to use one, since I'll be helping her with updates and such as she needs these to happen. My main problem is understanding how things are laid out on the screen. I've got an iPhone

Calendar App Alternative?

Hi, Everyone. I could use the native Calendar app all right with 14.01 but now have trouble using it in this IOS's incarnation. I can put in the start time but not the end time; when I doubletap on the Edit field then go in to BSI to input the time, the app crashes. Is there another accessible

Re: after shockz quality

I have the Aftershockz Mini headset and like it a lot. It connects up pretty quickly, and is the best headset I've had as far as use with the phone app goes. There isn't very much vibration against the jaw bone unless I'm watching a video where things are really bassy. I switch between it and my

Re: entering times on the iPhone using IOS 14

ups.com >> Subject: Re: entering times on the iPhone using IOS 14 >> >> Hello, you don't need to type colon, only numbers. >> >> Lyne >> >>> Le 16 nov. 2020 à 05:07, dani pagador a écrit : >>> >>> Hi, Alison. >>> The clock is

Re: Question about editing notes.

Hi, Carolyn. Here's something from probably Applevis on editing with VO. It gives good info, and I hope it helps you. I am still learning how to use VO to edit checklists in Notes--I can make the list and check stuff off as things get done, but have trouble adding things to the list if I need to.

Re: entering times on the iPhone using IOS 14

Hi, Alison. The clock is messed up, too, so I've had trouble adding new alarms. I think the format is hh:mm. So if I want an alarm for 10:30 I have to type in the ten, then colon, then thirty, and finally swipe over to choose whether I want the AM or PM button. HTH, Dani On 11/15/20, CJ & AA MAY

Earphones Like the Aftershock Type to Use in Bed?

Hi, Everyone. My husband got Aftershock headphones and loaned them to me to try. I really enjoy using them and wish there were something like that that could be used while lying down. The band across the back of the headset doesn't seem like it'd hold up very well if used when lying down. I need

Re: Emergency SOS Can all be turned off. Good for this klutz!

Hi, Barbara. In Settings look for the Emergency SOS setting. Go from there. I'm not sure what needs to be disabled, but I've done the inadvertent Emergency SOS call, too. More Later, Dani On 10/7/20, Barbara Stahl wrote: > So how do you go about turning it off where do you go in Settings to do

Re: How to Attend a Zoom Event?

habetical letters that each numeral represents, but no one >> has yet been able to tell me how to enter letters in the passcode on the >> phone. Of course, an alphanumeric passcode is no problem from the >> computer keyboard. You can also control whether or not your video is &

How to Attend a Zoom Event?

Hi, Everyone. My cousin is getting married this afternoon; she is in Vegas and I'm in Hawaii. I just got a Zoom invitation last night from my uncle and would like to make sure my Mom and I can both watch the wedding. I know nothing about Zoom. What do I need to do to be able to access the event?

Re: Question About Three-Finger-Swipe left/right to Move Between Pages

ff, a single finger swipe left or right > moves among home screens. > > Alan Lemly > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of dani pagador > Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 2:49 PM > To: viphone >

Question About Three-Finger-Swipe left/right to Move Between Pages

Hi, Everyone. My Mom just got a new SE20 yesterday and needs help adjusting to it--she upgraded her 6S. Her YouTube app is not on her home screen, and I am wondering if the gesture to move between pages is a standard one that both sighted and blind users access, or if it's a VO specific one.

Where to Find Saved Videos?

Hi, Everyone. My brother sent me a video attached to an iMessage. When I looked at the More options, there was only the option to delete or forward the video. I want to airdrop the video to my Mom, so am assuming I'll need to save it first. Where does the video get saved to on the iPhone? I'm

Re: applevis.com has no search box

I just went to Applevis and did an f-thing and found a form field and a Search button. I'm using Edge and Windows2004 or whatever the latest update is called. I can't see any Braille, and can't verify anything I type in to fields when I use Edge, (am using JFW2018), so haven't tried doing a

Re: time app with voice?

I don't always have my phone near me to touch it to get the time, and don't own a talking watch or an Apple watch. Having the Chime app set to sound the quarter hour gives me a rough idea of how much time has gone by. The sound is discreet enough to not bother anyone within hearing distance. I'm

Is There a Mixing App that Works with VO?

Hi, Everyone. I need to work out parts for a song and am wondering if there's a VO-friendly mixing app that'll let me sing against myself e.g., sing a melody line then go back and overdub a harmony line to see how it will work … or not. Thoughts? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is

Re: iOS 13.7 and exposure notifications

Hi, Richard. Paranoid Girl thanks you for the clarification. Did this come from the Apple site? More Later, Dani On 9/1/20, Richard Turner wrote: > Here is what it actually says about the notifications > Exposure Notifications > Turn on Exposure Notifications > Exposure Notifications are off.

Re: IOS 13.7 is out

I have too much sci fi in the corners of my old brain, too much suspicion thanks to Huxley, Orwell, and Bradbury. I won't be updating my phone after the 13.6 update. The hidden trackers are in THIS update. If they can do that, then you don't need to necessarily have an app on your phone. They can

Are Kindle Books Accessible?

Hi, Everyone. I need to get hold of a book ASAP and am looking at my options for reading it. I see from searching for the book on Amazon that a Kindle edition is available. How VO-friendly is this app? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.

YouTube Hijacking VO Volume

Hi, Everyone. This morning when I went to see what was new on YouTube, I was really annoyed. The app decreased VO's volume down to 10%, and I couldn't bring it up using the volume control buttons. It wanted to access the mic for me to be able to search by voice; I hit "Don't allow", and closed out

OT Maybe: What's Apple TV?

Hi, Everyone. What's Apple TV? Is it an app for the phone, or an actual TV you get and subscribe to to be able to watch? I've become a fan of Divorce Court, but watch it via YouTube. They're changing judges, and I want to be able to get hold of the previous seasons so I can still have my Judge

Is This an Invite-to-subscribe Group?

Hi, Everyone. Is this an invite-to-subscribe group? One of the Google lists I'm on is like that, so thought I'd ask, since I can't remember. I shared the subscription info for the list with a friend and it occurred to me that I'd better ask in case the invite is a criteria thing for her to be able

Concordance that Works with VO and iPhone?

Hi, Everyone. Is there a concordance app that works with VO and the iPhone? I have one in Braille but it would help to have something at my fingertips to help me get through the brain fog when I can't remember where something is. Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all

Re: Looking for an accessory

I'll ask my husband for the links and send them later on today. He got me a one-piece unit that looks like a bar, and another piece with a female input that plugs into the old iPhone ear bud connector at one end and into the bar at the other. You can plug the bar into your iPhone to use the

Speak Screen?

Hi, Everyone. Every once in a while I manage, usually in YouTube, to bring Siri up while VO is talking, and I get two readers for the price of one. I think this is the Speak Screen thing, but I don't know what I do to bring it up. I think there's a "stop" option. Does anyone know what this is, and

Re: Where to Copy File to Continue Work on iPhone?

ver which he must pass > himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient > hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not > granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward > Herbert > > On Jul 22, 2020,

Where to Copy File to Continue Work on iPhone?

Hi, Everyone. I started an Excel spreadsheet on my PC and want to continue working on it in my kitchen with my iPhone--it's an attempt at pantry organization. Where in iCloud do I need to put the file in order to have it sync with the iPhone so it can be used with the Excel app? Thanks, Dani --

Accessing Attributes When Reading Files?

Hi, Everyone. I need to read a .pdf and especially need to know what words are underlined, italicized, or bolded. Do any of the apps that let you read .pdfs with VO also tell you about what attributes are associated with what's being read? I am batting zero on the .PC end, so thought I'd try

How To Save Seeing A I's Handwriting Scan Results to Reference Later?

Hi, Everyone. My husband was h elping me use Seeing A I to read what's on a CD. We tried the handwriting feature in Seeing A I to see how it would do recognizing the label--the Document feature doesn't like a non-document looking thing.--and we found that it did a good job of capturing the

Re: Are There Any Apps for the Hearing Impaired?

ple watch > or fitbit type device that will vibrate on your wrist if the alarms are set > correctly? > And yes I know it's for your husband but is something both of you will need > to be comfortable with. > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Are There Any Apps for the Hearing Impaired?

Hi, Everyone. My husband has lost hearing in one ear. I don't know how to Ask the question, but … are there any apps he can use? If he sleeps on his hearing side, he won't hear the alarm or phone. Is there something he can wear that will connect with the iPhone and vibrate if the alarm or phone

How to Route Phone Calls to Bluetooth Speaker?

Hi, Everyone. I have a Bose Soundlink Micro speaker and want to be able to use it for phone calls. How do I get the call to go through the Bluetooth speaker as opposed to the iPhone speaker? I've looked at the Call Audio Routing and only see an option to route to a Bluetooth headset. My husband

Can You Label Photos for Easier Identification?

Hi, Everyone. Is there a way to label a photo for easy identification? My husband took a picture a while ago of our rice cooker to be able to get its model info for my Mom. I can't find the photo either by using the brand name or the object name (though I doubt rice cooker would be in Apple's AI

Question About Gifting from the iStores

Hi, Everyone. I know that you can use touch ID to purchase music to be stored on yur device(s), but is it not available for when you purchase something to be gifted? I didn't see it as an option, so was wondering if I'm missing something. Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important

Braille Input Mostly Broken in iTunes Store App

Hi, Everyone. Using an iPhone 8 with 13.5.1. I just got done having a frustrating experience trying to purchase a gift through the iTunes store. There's a Gift button as the last choice in the Share option when you find the thing you want to preview. I can use either a Braille display or BSI to

Incoming e-mail Not Syncing Between iDevices

Hi, Everyone. I'm trying to send an e-mail with a YouTube link to my Mom. It shows up on her iPhone running the latest OS, but not on her iPad running iOS9. Both devices use the Mail app to check mail. What could be causing the discrepancy? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is

How Do You Gift an Album using the iTunes App?

Hi, Everyone. I want to buy an album and gift it to my nephew, but don't know how to do this using the iTunes app on the iPhone. Would appreciate any pointers. Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: LOL, what good is the mute switch if Voice Over shouts out the name of the incoming call

first iPhone and there is > still much to learn for me. > > I like this phone better than any Android phone that I have ever owned. > > Cheers, > > James B > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of dani > pagador > Sent: Tuesday, Jun

Re: LOL, what good is the mute switch if Voice Over shouts out the name of the incoming call

Hi. I'm using an iPhone 8 with 13.5.1, and under the Phone option in Settings there's an Announce Calls setting. You could double-tap on the Never setting, then go back in and change it to Always when you want calls to be announced again. I'm assuming you'll still receive calls when the Mute

Question About Beats Studio Wireless Charger

Hi, Everyone. I have a Beats Studio Wireless headset and a Bose Microlink Bluetooth speaker. I know that I can use the Bluetooth charging cable of either device with that little square cube that comes with the iPhone, or with the Beats headset charger. But if I'm in a pinch and need to charge the

YouTube Appears to have Fixed Forward/Rewind Option for Video Viewing

Hi, Everyone. It seems YouTube has fixed the gesture to swipe up/down to rewind/forward in a video. There's also an option now to go back/forward ten seconds; the buttons for this are to the left and right of the Play button. HTH, Dani -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Broken time adjustment in YouTube app

OK, how do you report this bug to YouTube? It's a pain to have to restart the video to get back to the place you want to rewind to if you need something repeated. I recently upgraded to 13.5 and am wondering whether it's an IOS thing or an app thing. Thanks, Dani, glad it's not just happening to

Checking Bluetooth Battery Accessory Level with iPhone 8 and 13.4.1?

Hi, Everyone. I remember being able to ask Siri about the battery percentage for my Bluetooth headset when I'd use it with previous Os's. She would announce both the iPhone battery level and the Bluetooth battery percentage. It isn't happening anymore with the latest update. How are you guyss

Re: Question about Braille Screen Input

BSI guide, but saw it on the Perkins website. More Later, Dani On 11/12/19, dani pagador wrote: > Hi, Everyone. > I was watching YouTube videos on my 6S the other night with my > husband, and he needed to make some adjustments to be able to see the > video better. I think he tur

Question about Braille Screen Input

Hi, Everyone. I was watching YouTube videos on my 6S the other night with my husband, and he needed to make some adjustments to be able to see the video better. I think he turned the lock screen orientation feature off and turned the brightness up so he could see the screen. After watching the

Question About Playlists and the YouTube App

Hi, Everyone. I'm late to the YouTube party, but have just discovered the fun of watching videos late at night thanks to horrible bouts of insomnia. I've subscribed to several channels and am wondering how the playlist thing works. Is it possible to do a search for a list of videos associated with

Re: Question About .PDFs and the VDR Suite of Apps

ert that ebook to .txt format. > I also don't know if you can just open that book in adobe acrobat > reader and save that book as a text file. I used to do that years ago > with things in .PDF format. > > On 11/9/19, dani pagador wrote: >> Hi, Everyone. >> I have a .pdf that

Question About .PDFs and the VDR Suite of Apps

Hi, Everyone. I have a .pdf that I haven't been able to access with anything EXCEPT the VDR app. I would like to be able to save the information in the document as text, and was wondering if any of the other apps in the VoiceDream Suite would let me open and save the info in the source document in

Re: a question about how sensitive an iPhone is to touch

Hi, Josh. Yes, the iPhone's touch screen is definitely sensitive to any kind of skin contact. I've done stuff inadvertently because of how sensitive the touch screen is. The screen sensitivity is a good thing sometimes, like when I need to cover it with said Ziploc bag because of not wanting to

Re: Bluetooth batterie level on status bal issue

Hi, Anthony. Where's the Today screen? Thanks, Dani On 11/1/19, Anthony Vece wrote: > Yes there is. > Look on the today screen. > There is a category for batteries > You can also press the Bluetooth earpiece and ask Siri to give you the > battery levels and it will. > > Sent from my Verizon

Rotor Loses Focus in Newsline with 13.2

Hi, Everyone. When I'm trying to read the paper in Newsline and 1fdt a button to get in to a section to scroll through the articles, I can't get past the first article. My rotor is set to headings before I do the 1fdt. But when I get in to the section, it somehow switches to misspelled words. I

What's That Game Called?

Hi, Everyone. A few years back there was an audio game put out by the same people who made the Type In Braille app. Does anyone know what it was called? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

How do I Rename a Folder in 13.2?

Hi, Everyone. I took the plunge and updated to 13.2. My Extras folder got renamed to a generic "Folder" in the process of updating. Is there a way to rename a folder? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

Re: Chime Isn't Chiming Anymore

t;>>>> Dani, I know that Westminster Chimes is in the APP store. Just to >>>>> answer >>>>> your inquiry, I turned mine on today for the first time in ages, and >>>>> it >>>>> worked just fine. Thank you for reminding me I still had it. Y

Re: Braille edge 40 no longer pairs to my phone with Bluetooth. Thishappened before iOS 13

Beth, I'm running iOS13.1.3 with a BrailleEdge running firmware build 20161005. When I go into Settings, then to Bluetooth, there's a heading called My Devices. All of the Bluetooth devices I have connected with are there, and each one has a More Info button after it. When you look under

Where do Downloaded Videos Go?

Hi, Everyone. I was trying to watch a video today with the YouTube app and was going nuts with all the ad cr**. If I hit the download button, where do I need to go to find the video? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Native Mail App or GMail App?

Hi, Everyone. I'm wondering whether it's better to use the native mail app, or the GMail app? I have both on my phone, but am thinking of deleting the GMail app, since I can't seem to use BSI to reply to received e-mail. Would appreciate any thoughts on which app is preferred, and the thoughts

Re: Chime Isn't Chiming Anymore

t hear the chimes though >> the phone will vibrate to indicate they're playing. I hope this helps. > >> >> Peace & Blessings, >> Duane L. Steele >> Phone (276) 730-5194 >> >> On Oct 27, 2019, at 12:36 PM, dani pagador wrote: >> >&

Chime Isn't Chiming Anymore

Hi, Everyone. I've used Chime for years now, and it's worked fine. I adjusted it this morning to sound every quarter hour, and haven't heard anything since I made the adjustment. I looked in Settings and see that notifications for the app is on, and that sounds are on. When I'm in the app, how do

How to Save an E-mail Attachment to Photos?

Hi, Everyone. My sister sent pictures as, I think, e-mail attachments. VO describes them as crisp, very clear. How do I save these to the photos app? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: IOS 13.1.3 released.

I upgraded to 13.1.3 and still lose speech after ending a call. The difference now though is that I can toggle VO back on with the triple-click-Home shortcut. Whew. More Later, Dani On 10/16/19, 'wui chin Leong' via VIPhone wrote: > I am glad that when you hang up a call you doo not get the

Re: To Upgrade or not to Upgrade, that is the Question

For as much as I complained about VO dropping out after phone/FaceTime calls, I'm really glad I did the upgrade to the IOS13. I got a call that went to voicemail this morning that was a SSA scam that said my number would be suspended due to fraudulent activity, that I would be arrested, and to

How to Route Phone Calls to Bluetooth Headset with IOS13.1.2?

Hi, Everyone. Subject line says it all. I can't seem to find an option with IOS13.1.2 to route calls to my Bluetooth headset. They either go to speaker or I have to pick the phone up to answer. Can you point me to where I should go to change this? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is

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

Thanks, guys, for all your help. I just pulled down the update for VDR and tried loading something using File Browser. It downloaded really quickly. But I'll keep Ian's suggestion about using the Share option in my back pocket in case I run in to trouble loading stuff again. More Later, Dani On

Problem with VO, File Browser and IOS13.2

Hi, Everyone. I can't seem to add a file to VDR using File Browser and the latest IOS. I go to the Loader folder, double-tap to select the zipped folder, and nothing happens. Usually after saying the file's been selected, I get a progress report of sorts saying how much the file has downloaded

Re: Has any one experienced the bug where you hang up a face time call and you loose all speech

with indian sim, in > usa i use sprint network but they not yet unlocky my phone so kindly need > your help > > On Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 5:05 PM dani pagador wrote: > >> I'm using a 6S. Happens with both phone and FaceTime calls, and I'm >> not connected to any earpiece. Apple

Re: Accessing Status Bar on home screen

Hi, Danny. Yes, that's the status bar. I look for the speaker hole at the top of the screen, where your ear goes against to listen to a phone call, then bring my finger down till VO starts talking. The first thing I come to is the status bar, and I can swipe left and right to get to status bar

Re: Has any one experienced the bug where you hang up a face time call and you loose all speech

I'm using a 6S. Happens with both phone and FaceTime calls, and I'm not connected to any earpiece. Apple Accessibility e-mailed me back and sent the usual song-and-dance line about we're looking in to it and we don't know when it will be fixed. So Upset, Dani On 10/1/19, Holly wrote: > Here

Re: Has any one experienced the bug where you hang up a face time call and you loose all speech

OK, I get the lose speech thing after I do anything phone-call or Face-Time related. I just sent off a very angry e-mail telling Apple I wouldn't promote purchase of the iPhone to any of my friends or in any of the blindness organizations I belong to till they fix this bug. It's unacceptable!!!

How Do You Update Apps with IOS13?

Hi, Everyone. I updated to IOS13.1 and am wondering if anyone's gone to the app store to try to update their apps. I can't figure out how to get app updates. Ideas? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

Re: Mysterious serie responce

I had that problem reading BARD books. I'd be using the speaker on the iPhone, and while the book played, the SIRI tone would sound. I turned off the "Hey, Siri" option and haven't had it happen since. Don't know what sets her off, though. HTH, Dani On 9/14/19, nancy Lynn wrote: > Same here.

How do You Use Apple Pay?

Morning, All. Subject line says it all. I know I have a credit card number in my phone associated with my Apple ID for paying for music and app purchases.,I don't know how to use Apple Pay, though I see it as an option in the Messages app. Is the credit card also associated with Apple Pay? Can

Re: how to tell a sighted person how to block a call using eye phone?

Richard and Holly, Thanks for the feedback on what the "More" button looks like. I'll keep it in mind in case I have to help my sighted parents. More Later, Dani On 7/27/19, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > The roter, which includes the flick up gesture, is only going to work > when you have

Question about Audio and Bluetooth Headset

Hi, Everyone. Do I need to do something to get audio besides the phone, music, and VDR apps to route to a Bluetooth headset? When I am connected to the headset, I can hear VDR and VO, but don't hear the timer notification when it goes off. I know the alert is sounding because VDR stops playing,

Re: is there anyway of practicing typing on the iPhone?

Hi. What if you typed your Apple ID password in to the Notes app and used the Edit feature to select it, then paste it in to the field in the App store app? You can switch between currently running apps by using the app switcher--press the Home button twice quickly, and you'll land on the

ReSetting Up an iPad Without Sight?

Hi, Everyone. I have my Mom's iPad, which she says is giving her a message that it's not set up. She hasn't used it for a while and wants to use it again. It's got to be at least four years old. Is there a way to independently turn on VO and put in all the necessary info on my own, without sight?

Re: What is every ones fave voice they like to use for voice over?

Maria, Yes, if I remember right, he's a purchased voice. But the cost is really reasonable. On 6/10/19, Joshua Hendrickson wrote: > When I can get my phone set up a bit more, I'm going to go back to the > Irish Female voice for serrie. > > On 6/10/19, Maria Reyes wrote: >> Do I need to buy

Re: battery question

Hi, Paula. I went in to my local Apple store to check on a battery problem similar to yours. The phone warmth isn't something I'd be concerned about. The Apple tech person did a few tests and determined that there was a battery charging problem, and we also found out that the battery was starting

Re: sorry for causing confusion on the list

Hi, Josh. It looks like you'll be keeping your phone, at least for a little while longer. Yay. I started off with an iPodTouch, so didn't have the phone part to deal with re learning curve. But this is definitely the place to be to get help. Whatever you do as you learn to use your new phone,

Separate Volume Levels for VO and Siri?

Hi, Everyone. Are there separate volume levels for VO and Siri? When I help my Mom out with her phone I have to use Siri to turn VO on. When Siri answers, she is loud. But I have to use the volume buttons to hear Samantha. How do I fix this? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is

Re: What is every ones fave voice they like to use for voice over?

I like Samantha for outside VDR use, and James and Hugh for VDR. I'd use Alex except for that breathing noise--creeps me out and makes me think of that Hal talking computer. I'll go try Tom out again. More Later, Dani, wishing Eloquence was an option, too On 6/10/19, Paul and Paula Jordan

Where is the BARD App in the App Store?

Hi, Everyone. I need to redownload the BARD app again and don't know how to find it in the App store. What's its official name? Thanks, Dani -- 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

Podcast Apps?

Hi, Everyone. I have a phone now with enough memory to be able to download podcasts. Which podcast app would you recommend, and why? Also, is there a way to listen to previous podcasts? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

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