Re: Accessible couponing apps

2014-08-19 Thread Michael Malver
Target has an app called cart wheel, which seems to be accessible. It allows you to get coupons added to a shopping cart, and once you scan that cart, you tend to get about 5% off the items. On Aug 18, 2014, at 9:20 PM, lsterling0 l.sterli...@gmail.com wrote: I get text messages from

Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Good Morning everyone. I have just got my Aria Scale and have a question. Ifi were to take the tab off, the Scale would work. However, when the batteries run out, how would you put new ones in? Is there also a switch on the Scale to turn it off? I couldn't feel one. I am now reading the

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Lois Butterfield
Hi Kawal, The batteries are replaceable. It will take at least a year for them to die. There is no on off switch. When you step on, it turns, and off when you step off. There is no need for a switch. You will need to have the Fitbit app on your phone in order to set it up. After you

Re: How accurate is the fit bit scale for weighing?

2014-08-19 Thread Lois Butterfield
In my opinion, it is better than any talking scale I have had. The talking scales have felt cheap and have had one leg that seemed to indent when you step on. I think that is how the weight was registered. The Aria is much more heavy duty and has no loose legs at all. I find it to be very

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
So where would you put the batteries in once they died? I have the App on my phone. I will take the tab off and set it up. Thanks so much Lois. On 19 Aug 2014, at 09:47 am, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Kawal, The batteries are replaceable. It will take at least

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Lois Butterfield
The tab is coming out of the battery compartment. If you feel carefully, you will find the tab that you can move with your finger to lift the cover. Good luck with your setup. It should be a breeze. Lois Lois Butterfield, Certified Scentsy Consultant http://loisbutterfield.scentsy.us

Text alert from the Weather Channel

2014-08-19 Thread Terri Elliott
Hi. I'm trying to confirm a text reply from the Weather Channel that I received. The text reply says Confir BF01WR. I can't figure out how to put in thetext the reply to them. If anyone can help me figure this out I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Terri -- The following information is

RE: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Kawal, I don't own an Aria scale, but I do own a very nice talking bathroom scale and typically such scales do not have on/off switches as they are activated when you step on the scale. This would be further supported by the fact that instructions say to take out a battery if the scale won't

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Andrew J. LaPointe
Hi, is this accurate? So would you get the information of the weight on the phone? Do you have the Website to get this scale? I think that this would be great!! Thanks, Andy and Shubert -Original Message- From: Lois Butterfield Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 4:47 AM To:

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Lois Butterfield
Hi Andrew, You can get it at amazon and from fitbit for the same price, I believe $129. Take care, Lois Lois Butterfield, Certified Scentsy Consultant http://loisbutterfield.scentsy.us lbutterfie...@cfl.rr.com 407-276-4173 Wonderful scents without the flame. -Original Message- From:

RE: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I have seen a coupon code which I think might work in the States, it's 126TAKE20 of course without the quotation marks. This is supposed to get you 20% off which would make it about $104. I can't verify this as I am not in the States. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From:

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Andrew J. LaPointe
Hi I would imagine that the fitbit app is purchased on the app store? Also, I have the 4s, with 16 gig memory does this app take much memory? I am at 4 gigs left and looking to delete some other apps so I can get the K reader when it comes out. Thanks so much for your help, I appreciate

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Lois Butterfield
The app is free. I can check on the space later on in the day if you don't find it. Take care, Lois Lois Butterfield, Certified Scentsy Consultant http://loisbutterfield.scentsy.us lbutterfie...@cfl.rr.com 407-276-4173 Wonderful scents without the flame. -Original Message- From:

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Andrew J. LaPointe
That's fine, I will go and look. Andy -Original Message- From: Lois Butterfield Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 5:35 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Help with Aria Scale. The app is free. I can check on the space later on in the day if you don't find it. Take care,

RE: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Andrew, All iOS apps have to be always purchased from the app store, it's the only game in town unless you jailbreak your device. Most apps are relatively small and even the KNFB Reader app will not be large enough where you would have to delete stuff off your phone if you still have 4 Gb

Re: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Andrew J. LaPointe
Hi Sieghard, thank you for pointing that out. I downloaded the fitbit this morning to take a look. I think that I would like some of the features. I would like to use the Treadmill and to have some sort of feedback on how far I walked and to keep track of it. Also with fitbit, I think both

About the Contact button?

2014-08-19 Thread Fred Olver
When I am in the messages area of my iPhone there is a contact button in the upper right area of the phone just below the status area. What is this button for? Fred Olver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fred.olver Skype: Fred.olver1 For more information about my book which is available in

Various help needed please.

2014-08-19 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Hello Again. I got the tab off the scale and know how to put in the batteries. But now I have other problems which I'd like help with please. i've forgotten how to switch networks on my 5S so that I can connect the Aria Scale. If some one could tell me please. The second this is, I have no

Giraffe Reader

2014-08-19 Thread Richard Turner
OK, Sam Jewel has now created a Giraffe Reader stand that will fit the iPhone with the Otterbox Defender case. I'm impressed with the ease of assembly, once someone with more sense than I (my wife in this case) figured out how to unfold it and put it in position to hold the phone I was able to

seeing all purchased apps iPad miny

2014-08-19 Thread Maria and Joe Chapman
HI. Got a new iPad mini with retina display. I am unable to see all my purchased apps. it goes so far then it goes in to the tabs e.g. featured, etc. How do I see all my purchased apps? thanks . Blessings! maria and Joe chapman bubbygirl1...@gmail.com -- The following information is

Re: About the Contact button?

2014-08-19 Thread Wayne Merritt
If you get a gruop message, then the contact button will allow you to see the people and a more info button for each person to view their contact information. I don't know if the button appears if you get a message from a single person but probably so. I find this helpful when I get group messages

Re: seeing all purchased apps iPad miny

2014-08-19 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Have you tried 3 finger swipe up the screen to move the list of your apps? It sometimes works. It works for me in TuneIn radio where my list of favourites is longer than one screen. Andrew On 19 Aug 2014, at 14:09, Maria and Joe Chapman bubbygirl1...@gmail.com wrote: HI. Got a new iPad

Re: seeing all purchased apps iPad miny

2014-08-19 Thread Crystal French
Hi, I also have the iPad Mini. Many of the apps I have purchased with my iPhone do not appear in the purchased apps section. I assume they may not be available for the iPad Mini. If I am not correct about that, I am sure someone can set that straight. Crystal From: Andrew Lamanche Sent:

RE: Help with Aria Scale.

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Andy, I suggest you find the Fitbit on Amazon and read a bunch of the reviews or just Google Fitbit Reviews or Using a Fitbit on a treadmill. I am not saying that it doesn't work and people do use it on a treadmill clipped to their foot or hip, but it is not made for that and a lot of

Re: Question concerning NFL Audio Pass

2014-08-19 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey guys, Curious if anyone knows? I have an app I bought years ago that I am not sure if it is available in the app store anymore, but it still seems to get all the games. The only thing really annoying about the app is the delay between the feed and real time as it seems like it is a few

RE: About the Contact button?

2014-08-19 Thread Marie Reh
Fred I think it is so you can choose contacts to send the message to. I am assuming you mean when you create a message. That's my guess. Marie From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Fred Olver Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 7:34 AM To:

RE: About the Contact button?

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Marie, Fred is referring to the Contact button at the top right of the screen when you are in a received text message. You are talking about a button called Addressbook in the first screen when you tap on Compose. If you double tap on that contact button inside a received message, 2 or

RE: About the Contact button?

2014-08-19 Thread Edmonds, Lucy (LARA)
The third button is face time. Lucy Edmonds From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: About the Contact button? Hi Marie, Fred is referring to the Contact

RE: Accessible couponing apps

2014-08-19 Thread lsterling0
Oh yes I forgot this one . I also have one called retale me not louana From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Malver Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 2:25 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible couponing apps Target has an

RE: Accessible couponing apps

2014-08-19 Thread Cristóbal
Groupon could use some work for a smoother experience with Voiceover, but its for the most part accessible. You can read all elements of the app, but VO for whatever reason is sluggish with it. If you’re looking for general deal apps, DealNews and BradsDeals are pretty good and accessible.

Re: Question concerning NFL Audio Pass

2014-08-19 Thread Cheryl Homiak
You don't mention the name of the app you are using. There is a delay but there shouldn't be that much of a delay unless something is slow in your area or with your network. Usually with MLB I get the notification of the play at the same time it happens or not more than 30 seconds before. But

Re: Question concerning NFL Audio Pass

2014-08-19 Thread Alan Paganelli
Hope your team won! Regards, Alan Go Chicago Bears in 2014! Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act now! Move out. Get a job. Pay your bills wile you still know everything. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find

Re: Question concerning NFL Audio Pass

2014-08-19 Thread Alan Paganelli
funny thing is I've been going back and listening to older games in the archives. Getting my 40 bucks worth! LOL! Regards, Alan Go Chicago Bears in 2014! Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act now! Move out. Get a job. Pay your bills wile you still know

Nike fuel band

2014-08-19 Thread Richard Turner
Does anyone know if the Nike Fuel Band app is accessible with VoiceOver? A friend is asking and I have no idea. Thanks, Richard Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education. - Victor Hugo Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the

Re: some safari navigation questions

2014-08-19 Thread Gmail
You can also try Firefox Sync. I don't know how accessible it is, but it's only a buck in the US App Storej, so it might be worth a try. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sync-for-firefox/id468995230?mt=8 Thanks, Ari On Aug 18, 2014, at 6:44 PM, don bishop donb...@emissives.com wrote:

Paris and Rome

2014-08-19 Thread Richard Turner
A friend is traveling to Paris and Rome next month. She is wondering about WiFi access in both places. Apps for points of interest that would work for both areas. Any tips folks might know that would be helpful to a first time traveler to Paris and Rome. She is not on the list so I told her I'd

Re: some safari navigation questions

2014-08-19 Thread Scott Davert
If the bookmarks are in IE, I'd suggest exporing them to Firefox and then following the processed Alex outlined above. Good luck! Scott On 8/19/14, Gmail englishride...@gmail.com wrote: You can also try Firefox Sync. I don't know how accessible it is, but it's only a buck in the US App Storej,

RE: Paris and Rome

2014-08-19 Thread Cristóbal
It’s been a while since I went to Rome, but one thing that was pretty cool was the fact that there were plaques with Braille (at least around the Pantheonn). From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:27 PM

Mysterious ringtone problem

2014-08-19 Thread Jennie Facer
Hi all, I went to: www.free-ringtones.cc I downloaded a bunch of ringtones and all of them worked great accept for one. It sist is my tones library, but it won't sync to my iDevices. It is called drunk. It is the funniest laugh I've ever heard, and it makes me laugh, so I wanted it for a

Re: Paris and Rome

2014-08-19 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Richard, The Metro app is invaluable for getting around using the public transport system in Paris. It also offers the same facility for many other cities throughout the world and it doesn't require an internet connection once it's installed. Here's the link:

Re: inserting symn card in ipad miny

2014-08-19 Thread Jonathan Mosen
I have heard some US carriers have asked for the tool to be removed to make it harder to change carriers. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org On 17/08/2014, at 7:38 am, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I've

RE: Mysterious ringtone problem

2014-08-19 Thread Thom Spittle
How long is the file clip? You can't have one more than 40 seconds in length -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennie Facer Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 3:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Mysterious ringtone

Re: Mysterious ringtone problem

2014-08-19 Thread Jennie Facer
It was 0.22. Jenn Sent from my iPad On Aug 19, 2014, at 3:51 PM, Thom Spittle thom3...@gmail.com wrote: How long is the file clip? You can't have one more than 40 seconds in length -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Nike fuel band

2014-08-19 Thread Celeste MyHand
Yes it is. I've been using it for over 6 months Make sure Bluetooth is on and recognizing the band. Celeste's iPhone 5c: Pinki On Aug 19, 2014, at 3:22 PM, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: Does anyone know if the Nike Fuel Band app is accessible with VoiceOver? A friend is

Rhapsody Or Spotify, Opinions?

2014-08-19 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I am considering adding one of these services to my iPhone 5. I already have Pandora, and iTunes radio, but I understand Rhapsody and Spotify will let me listen to whole albums, or a given artist for more than two songs. How do they compare, both in ease of use, and in their content? I think

braille commx to clese an app inthe app switcher

2014-08-19 Thread don bishop
Can someone please refresh my memory? What is the braille command to close an app when inthe app switcher. Apparently I forgot it. Thanks, Don -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have

Re: Nike fuel band

2014-08-19 Thread Mich Verrier
hello what is this band? and what is it supos to do? is it one of those things that meshures your wate or something? from mich. - Original Message - From: Celeste MyHand To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 6:23 PM Subject: Re: Nike fuel band Yes it

problem in accessing netfliks

2014-08-19 Thread martin nelson
Hello: this may have been discussed before on the list. I am finding the app for Netfliks a little difficult to use. When swiping to a program, when I tap on it it doesn't open. Also, when resuming a program the place where I left off is lost. On the computer using Jaws accessibility isn't much

Re: problem in accessing netfliks

2014-08-19 Thread Christopher Chaltain
The trick is that the program needs to be visible on the screen before the double tap will work. I explore by touch to see if what I'm looking for is on the screen or not, and if not, I use a double tap and hold followed by sliding my finger up or down the screen to move the content I'm

Re: braille commAND to clOse an app inthe app switcher

2014-08-19 Thread Flor Lynch
Hi, On the app which you can get to with dot4-chord, press dot6-chord (or dot3-chord depending on what setting the action rotor is on), and then dot36-chord to double-tap to close. Dots56-chord selects next rotor setting; dots23-chord selects previous rotor setting. - Original Message

RE: Paris and Rome

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Richard, Trip Advisor is definitely a must-have app and for cities like Paris and Rome there should be a multitude of apps both with general information as well as probably some specific apps like maybe for museums and so on. She could just search in the app store for “Paris” and “Rome”

RE: Mysterious ringtone problem

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Jen, Could you send it to me as an attachment and I'll check it out and see if I can tell you why it won't work. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennie Facer Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:54 PM To:

Re: Question concerning NFL Audio Pass

2014-08-19 Thread Andy Baracco
There is about a 10 second delay with All Football Radio. Andy From: Cheryl Homiak Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 10:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Question concerning NFL Audio Pass You don't mention the name of the app you are using. There is a delay but there shouldn't be

Flexy VO, where is it?

2014-08-19 Thread Donald L. Roberts
I had heard that Flexy VO was preferable to the current incarnation of Flexy in terms of functionality. However, when I went to the app store this afternoon, I was unable to find Flexy VO. Has Flexy VO been pulled by its developer? Don Roberts -- The following information is important for

Is there a way to set voice dream reader so that it will not go to the next item when it finishes playing the item currently being listen to? Also is there a way to make it repeat the current item fro

2014-08-19 Thread Lea Langley
Hi all, and thank you very much for the help. I have had voice dream reader for a while but have not used it that much. I found this evening though but it is very good for reading a knitting pattern that I am working on thus my questions in the subject line. Any and all help would be very much

Re: Flexy VO, where is it?

2014-08-19 Thread Andy Baracco
It might have been pulled because it is no longer needed. Andy -Original Message- From: Donald L. Roberts Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 6:40 PM To: Viphone Subject: Flexy VO, where is it? I had heard that Flexy VO was preferable to the current incarnation of Flexy in terms of

Friend has problem with home button

2014-08-19 Thread Cheryl Homiak
I have a friend who is blind and has a new 5C. At first siri worked when she held down the phone button but now when she holds down the home button the phone locks. I can’t find any setting that should make the phone lock by the home button: unlock or at least the first step in unlocking, yes,

Re: Flexy VO, where is it?

2014-08-19 Thread Flor Lynch
Fleksy VO is spelled F l e k s y space v o. (As I first wrote it.) Try searching on that. I've heard that the original Fleksy has had so many bells whistles added, that it became difficult to use with VO. . - Original Message - From: Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com To:

Re: braille commAND to clOse an app inthe app switcher

2014-08-19 Thread Teresa Cochran
For a one-time command, you can press dots 1-4-5-6-space. This strikes me as a bit less decisive, in case you forget and leave your rotor setting on close. HtH, Teresa We can see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well, and seeing with the brain is often called imagination.--Oliver

Re: Is there a way to set voice dream reader so that it will not go to the next item when it finishes playing the item currently being listen to? Also is there a way to make it repeat the current item

2014-08-19 Thread Richard Turner
Is there a way to set voice dream reader so that it will not go to the next item when it finishes playing the item currently being listened to? Yes, it is in settings, under advanced, where it says: Auto-Advance to Next Article When Finished. Also is there a way to make it repeat the

Re: Rhapsody Or Spotify, Opinions?

2014-08-19 Thread Teresa Cochran
I've used both. I think Spotify wins, hands down. It's easier to use and in my opinion, has a much bigger selection of tracks. Unfortunately, Rhapsody hasn't recovered entirely from the fire they had, which destroyed some computer equipment. One neat thing you can do with Spotify is make

Re: Flexy VO, where is it?

2014-08-19 Thread Andy Baracco
Since then, Fleksy has become accessible again. I suspect that this is why the other version may have been pulled. Andy -Original Message- From: Flor Lynch Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 7:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Flexy VO, where is it? Fleksy VO is spelled F

Re: Flexy VO, where is it?

2014-08-19 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I'm not sure why there's so much speculation on this question. It's easy enough to find in the App Store. The direct link is https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fleksy-vo-for-voiceover-users/id793539091?mt=8 On 08/19/2014 10:08 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: Since then, Fleksy has become accessible

RE: Flexy VO, where is it?

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Donald, Do you tap on search in the bottom right corner of the keyboard after you enter your search term? Often an app won't show up in the search suggestions unless you do this. If I just type Fleksy into the search field of the app store on my iPhone and tap on the search button the first

RE: Friend has problem with home button

2014-08-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
If your friend reboots the phone by turning completely off and on again and this behavior continues she probably has to take it to an Apple Store since the home button definitely does not act this way. If it is a 5C she still has warranty so they will either repair the problem or replace the

Re: Flexy VO, where is it?

2014-08-19 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Also, as someone else pointed out, note the correct spelling. Donald is using F L E X Y with an 'x' while it's actually spelled F L E K S Y with a 'ks'. On 08/19/2014 11:28 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hi Donald, Do you tap on search in the bottom right corner of the keyboard after you enter