Re: Using VO on iPhone with only one hand

2014-12-01 Thread zkrisher
Sorry for the late reply things have been hectic. thanks for the advice, I'm meeting her in a couple of days and I'll pass on your advice. בתאריך יום רביעי, 26 בנובמבר 2014 17:11:37 UTC+2, מאת zkrisher: Hello, I've met a blind girl that has only one functioning hand. I'm trying

Using VO on iPhone with only one hand

2014-11-26 Thread zkrisher
Hello, I've met a blind girl that has only one functioning hand. I'm trying to figure out a way for her to use the iPhone with VO using only that hand. I know she can set it down and use it. but what about when on the street? Perhaps there's some kind of case that will allow for it? I

Fleksy 4.0.4 is more accessible but

2014-11-06 Thread zkrisher
Fleksy updated to 404 and now I'm having better VO performance on my iPhone 6, IOS 8.1. I haven't used fleksy before so I'm not sure exactly what to expect. The Swipe down/up gesture to select a different prediction isn't working for me. Is it working for other users? Is there a specific

Re: Whatsapp crash

2014-10-30 Thread zkrisher
Same here, even after changing to the iPhone 6. בתאריך יום שלישי, 21 באוקטובר 2014 09:02:03 UTC+3, מאת Ramy Moustafa: Hello all viphone list: since ios8 releae, whatsapp alwith crash after 2 or 3 minutes of usage, or if i need to send a voice message, i contacted the whatsap support team

VO or Zoom with Assistive Touch

2014-10-03 Thread zkrisher
Hello, I've got a student with low vision and motor issues, she can't do 3 finger gestures, making both VO and Zoom impossible to use. I thought Assistive Touch would help, but Zoom doesn't seem to work and VO acting strange. Is it possible to get VO or Zoom to work in conjunction with

No Cursor Tracking in Zoom IOS 7

2013-12-14 Thread zkrisher
It's been a while since I tried using my bluetooth keyboard but after getting my new iPad Air and iWork with it, I decided to give it another go. If I remember correctly in IOS 5 or 6 when typing with zoom on, the magnified area would track the text cursor. Now when I start typing the focus

Re: No Cursor Tracking in Zoom IOS 7

2013-12-14 Thread zkrisher
Any low vision Zoom users on the list? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting

Zoom setting doesn't hold

2013-09-23 Thread zkrisher
I'm using IOS 7 on an iPhone 5 and iPad 3. On both the after I turn the Zoom setting on, it doesn't stay on. A number of times a day I have to turn Zoom back on. I use mostly VO and turn Zoom on when needed with a double 3 finger tap. Is anyone else having this issue? Thanks,

Re: Zoom setting doesn't hold

2013-09-23 Thread zkrisher
Yes I tried Siri, She can't turn on Zoom, she just points you to the Accessibility settings. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by

Re: A letter that I wrote to Apple

2013-09-04 Thread zkrisher
Hello, I'm an AT teacher at a community center for the blind in Tel-Aviv, Israel. This week I submitted a funding request for an iPad, based on the rumors that IOS 7 will come with the Carmit Hebrew TTS. If indeed Carmit will not be included with IOS 7, this will be a great disappointment.

VoiceOver sounds have disappeared

2013-08-29 Thread zkrisher
Hello, My iPhone 5 has stopped making voicover sounds. Voiceover speech is working properly, but voiceover sounds, the clicks and dings are gone. I've restarted the phone, I've done a hard reset using the home and on/off switch... Still no voiceover sounds. anyone know of a solution?

Re: VoiceOver sounds have disappeared

2013-08-29 Thread zkrisher
יום חמישי, 29 באוגוסט 2013 10:42:59 UTC+3, מאת Alex Stone: Just a thought to start with, you haven’t got sounds muted with the mute switch have you? Cheers Alex *From:* vip...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: vip...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *zkrisher *Sent:* 29

iPhone Contacts alternative

2013-07-08 Thread zkrisher
Hello, I've been using IOS with VoiceOver for about 3 years. However, I'm new to iPhone and the contacts app. I'm finding this app a bit cumbersom. It takes many clicks to find someone and then select the way you want to contact him. I just want to make phone calls, and I can't put everyone in

Low voice qutlity after updating to IOS 6.1

2013-02-02 Thread zkrisher
Hello, I've updated my iPad 3 to IOS 6.1, and despite the fact that I've left it plugged in and connected to the net for a couple of nights, it hasn't downloaded the HQ voice. My iPod Touch 5g had the HQ voice right from the start after the update completed. I also don't remember the low

iTunes File Saring with Jaws

2013-02-01 Thread zkrisher
Hello, I have a freind that is using iTunes 11 with Jaws on a win 7 machine. He uses the Ambling Books pro app to listen to mp3 audiobooks. This app requires yiou to transfer files to the phone via the File Sharing function in iTunes. This is very cumbersome using Tab and Arrow keys. Is

Meta Data edigin with Jaws

2013-02-01 Thread zkrisher
Hello, I'm looking for a meta data editor for windows 7 and jaws that is easier to use than the win 7 file properties dialog. At the moment we're using the right click menu, porperties, details tab dialog. Is there an easier way to edit meta data on mp3s. Thanks, Zivan

Tuch Typing not woring when using VO and Zoom together

2012-09-21 Thread zkrisher
I've got this both on my iPad 3 and iPod Touch 4G. When using VO and Zoom together touch typing doesn't work. The key is selected but letting go doesn't type it in. I can manually select the standard typing mode and it works, but have to turn off zoom (double tap 3 fingers) and then turn VO

Re: Tuch Typing not woring when using VO and Zoom together

2012-09-21 Thread zkrisher
Update, If I triple tap 1 finger on a letter it is entered twice. So tapping once, VO sounds the letter out, but letting go doesn't enter the letter. Triple tapping a letter, the letter is entered twice as in JJ. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google

Re: Tuch Typing not woring when using VO and Zoom together

2012-09-21 Thread zkrisher
Thanks Richard, Now that I know it's not just my devices, I've written to accessibil...@apple.com Regards, Zivan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit

Re: IOS 6 and labeling buttons.

2012-09-20 Thread zkrisher
Same problem here on the iPad 3. Lost the old labels, Tried to label in pocket and in Twitter, Didn't work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/.

goodreads app now accessible

2012-06-18 Thread zkrisher
goodreads is a book readers social network. The goodreads app used to be quite entirely inaccessible. a couple of days ago a major update to the app surprised me by being almost entirely accessible. The only part that I've found to be inaccessible is the e-books section. Once you try to open and

Re: flipboard now acccessible?

2012-04-25 Thread zkrisher
I think you're supposed to 3 fing3er swipe left to go to the next page on the right at this point. I was able to select the sign up button and do the process on my iPad. HTH, On 25 אפריל, 15:47, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote: Recently, I heard that the latest upgrade to Flipboard made it

Pocket for iPad almost Accessible

2012-04-20 Thread zkrisher
Hello, Read it Later has recently been updated with a ane design and new name Pocket. The new design is more accessible on the iPad than it's predecessor. I'm able to select articles and read them with no problems. The only issue is that all the buttons are not labeled. I've contacted the