RE: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

I have a 5S and am a fairly advanced user and have no plans on upgrading until this phone dies. It works great with iOS 9.1. Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Portia Scott Sent: Friday, November 27, 2015 4:54 AM

RE: Zedge version 2.5 app accessible

Hi Ari, The Automatically Add to iTunes folder is simply an easy way to put files like music or ringtone files into the folder where they should be and at the same time to add them to the appropriate library. Keep in mind that just copying a rington into the ringtone folder or a song into the

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Let's hope the 5c is still around! If someday ny 4s hits the dust, I'd like to get the 5c, which I thought Apple is going to discontinue this modle? I'd also añppreciate info. The 4s is second-hand, thus it never huts to be prepared just in case. Thanks for info. Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Hello, I have also thought about that, too. the 5 or 5C would need replacement in about 2 years, the 5s may last an additional 1 or 2. Sent from an iPad. Please excuse any spelling errors. > On 27 Nov 2015, at 4:50 p.m., 'RobH.' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Aim as high

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

You can always use ofne of the phones with only WiFi as an MP3 player and other functions that don't require cell service, like I have my Android phone; like you, ny parents gave it, thus feel kind of bad leaving it to dust! Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone > El 27/11/2015, a las 10:48 a.m.,

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Not all iPads are $799; only the iPad Pro and that's the minimum specifications. > On 27 Nov 2015, at 17:15, Portia Scott wrote: > > I would have gotten an iPod, but there are still some games that I like, and > some apps, that you have to use an iPad or iPhone. And

Re: Update tab in apstore stuck.

Thanks Sieghard. It worked. I appreciate the tip. Jen Barr Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2015, at 12:58 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > I did the same thing a while back, I deleted an app while it was showing an > update. The simple solution is to redownload the app,

RE: any new app?

Hi Rich, I got a followup message from the developer of Light Detector. I believe light detector costs $1.99, but his first point below might be a good option for you until they can see if vibrations are possible later. To get the textual label to show up you just tap on the screen while the

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hello listers, I am a new member on the viphone list and a new user of a smart phone. My smart phone is iPhone 5S and I have 9.1 on it. Honestly, my most concern now is finding a good bluetooth keyboard to pair with it. Please advise me of what my best choice is. I also have a braille

Re: To Jonathan: re: your book.

Hi Jen, you can always contact me via the Mosen Consulting website if you want to email privately, but I'm really glad you like iOS 9 without the eye, thanks. Yes, it's available in Braille from National Braille Press. http://www.nbp.org. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

I thought the 5C was the 5 in a plastic case. R. - Original Message - From: "rajmund" To: Sent: Friday, November 27, 2015 4:56 PM Subject: Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable? Hello, RK, thanks, a lot; just what I needed.

Re: iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent

big shrugs!I guess many businesses like att, verizon, best buy, etc stop selling and they put older models somewhere where anyone could buy through different businesses. I believe apple not selling any used ones and apple always push in to sell new models, not older. I guess so.

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

I think the original case was the most technically challenging to make, so they had to use the over-production of 5 chassies on something, so made life easier for themselves by re-packing it into something simpler and more importantly, cheaper to make. The 5S was launched as flagship and the

Re: Blog editors

Hi Greg, WordPress has an iOS app that seems OK, although I've not written a blog post with it. One thing I like a lot about WordPress is that you can write a nicely formatted document on the PC in Microsoft Word, paste it into the WordPress editor on the website, and all the formatting is

Re: A Quick Tip for Those Experiencing Any App Updating Problems in iTunes

I certainly like this idea, and I really hope it will work for music as well! I shall be trying it later! Carol P Sent from my iPhone using MBraille On 27 Nov 2015, at 4:56 p.m., Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hi Mark, I didn't say it would "sync" apps when you "sync" your

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Also running a 4s with iOS9.1, thus a 5s would definitely a great investment! Good luck! Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone > El 26/11/2015, a las 10:20 p.m., Christopher Chaltain > escribió: > > I'm running IOS 9 on a 4S and an iPhone 5, and they're both very usable, so > an

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

I would have gotten an iPod, but there are still some games that I like, and some apps, that you have to use an iPad or iPhone. And sadly, iPads aren’t cheap either. $799? Shall we say, yikes? And I used to have an iPad Mini 1, but it locked me out of it, so well… it is gone. And she feels bad

Re: iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent

As far as I understand, September2016 when iOS comes out, our 4s won't be receiving updates, but I imagine as long as our 4s still work, I see no reason to retire them. Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone > El 27/11/2015, a las 10:56 a.m., Robin escribió: > > Did Apple

RE: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

I recommend the Logitech 810k or 811 models. They are basically the same except the 810 is supposedly for windows and the 811 for macs. Either one works with the iPhone. If you have around $77, this is a great choice. Another choice is the Amazon basics Bluetooth keyboard. I don’t know too much

The mystery of non-wrapping menus in OS X

Dear listers Slightly off topic so feel free to scrumple this email up and throw it in the bin but I would dearly love to be able to arrow (or VO arrow) down through menus on my Mac and have them wrap to the top again. I have a Mac Mini running El Cap and it does it fine on that but in

Bluetooth keyboard

I need a suggestion for a fairly small Bluetooth keyboard that will work well with iphone 6s. Thanks in advance. -- 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 if you feel that a

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Hello, Thanks all; been also wondering about this, as am looking into my first ever phone, and was looking at the 5s. Would something like the 5 or 5C still worth getting? Or should I look at the 5s, instead? Sent from an iPad. Please excuse any spelling errors. > On 27 Nov 2015, at 3:52

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

I don't know the Android platform at all well, or just at all; but know there's more to iOs than just VoiceOver and braille support, so the iPhone or to suit you very well, and there's more than enough of us here to offer support and encouragement. Glad you got a friend that is prepaired to

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Aim as high as you can, it'll last that much longer. The less you pay now, the sooner you will have to pay it again. - Original Message - From: "rajmund" To: Sent: Friday, November 27, 2015 4:34 PM Subject: Re: iPhone 5S still relevant

RE: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Definitely get a 5S. The 5 and 5C are now officially discontinued and the 5S was a pretty major upgrade since it has the A7 chip which was the first 64 Bit chip, it also has Touch Id and it's definitely a much better phone than the 5 or 5C. I heard here in Canada you can get a 5S for $0 right

Re: logging hours

Hi! I use an application called HoursTracker. This is very accessible, and allows you to do just that… You can log several different jobs at a time, if you pay for the upgrade. I can't remember how much the application costs though! I hope this helps. Hope Paulos > On Nov 27, 2015, at 11:40

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Hello, Not sure. If that's all that is different, why would it be a different model? - Original Message - From: 'RobH.' via VIPhone To: viphone@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, November 27, 2015 6:23 pm Subject: Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable? > > > I

RE: A Quick Tip for Those Experiencing Any App Updating Problems in iTunes

Hi Mark, I didn't say it would "sync" apps when you "sync" your phone. But just last week I opened iTunes and it told me there were over 20 updates since I hadn't used iTunes in a few weeks. The apps on my phone were all up-to-date so instead of telling iTunes to update all apps I connected my

iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent

Did Apple Officially Retire its iPhone4S IN September2015? Or, Did Apple Retire the iPhone4S IN September2014, which makes it unusual that it permitted-allowed iPhone4SUsers to receive its Latest iOSOfferring (that being iOS9) -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Re: logging hours

Check out the app Work Log. I used to use it successfully when I was freelancing. It was very accessible 3 years ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2015, at 9:09 AM, deidre muccio wrote: > > Does anyone have a simple app to recommend that can log work hours daily? I >

Re: any new app?

richard, thank you and I was able to install andtried to detect and I pressed joystick and it gives how many percent. nice. I will practice it more. somehow, it would be nice to have vibration in case if I leave braille display upstairs and I could detect to feel vibration. smile!

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Hello, RK, thanks, a lot; just what I needed. Unfortunately, carriers won't apply to me, am in the UK. Just because I'm interested, what's the difference between the 5C and 5? Sent from an iPad. Please excuse any spelling errors. > On 27 Nov 2015, at 4:48 p.m., Sieghard Weitzel

Blog editors

Hello all, I am going to be installing word press or Drupal on my website in the near future. Are there any accessible editors that I can use to write a blog post and then post it to my site directly? Regards, Greg Wocher -- Follow me on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/GWocher -- The

Re: Zedge version 2.5 app accessible

I don't think this automatically add to iTunes folder will work well with a library that's completely managed by the user instead of by iTunes. Is this assumption incorrect? Thanks, Ari > On Nov 26, 2015, at 10:36 PM, Alan Lemly wrote: > > Sieghard, > > Thanks for

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Yeah my friend Michelle is planning to get me an iPhone 5S for my birthday, as a late birthday gift. My mother controls when I get new phones, and since she got me an Android phone not too long ago, me getting an iPhone for her would be an absolute no and she wouldn’t do it. But Michelle was

Re: In the Facebook iOS app, where did the birthday reminders go?

I find the best reminders are the text messages that come when someone has a birthday. You can just reply with 1 to have Happy birthday put on the friend’s timeline or you can just send your birthday message as a reply and it goes on their timeline. Quick and easy. When I first signed up for

Accessibility of JawBone app

Hello. If anyone out there has JawBone tracker and uses JawBone app for iOS, tell me please how it's accessible. Can I see things such as amount of my steps, my heartbeat statistic and so on? And what kind of data are not accessible at all? I know that FitBit is fully accessible but it doesn't

logging hours

Does anyone have a simple app to recommend that can log work hours daily? I have 3 different people whose hours I need to log and haven't found a system simple and quick enough to be bothered with. The i phone would be ideal for logging hours on, since I use it all day long. Notes is not hte way

Re: Bluetooth keyboard

Kathy, If you're looking for a relatively small and portable keyboard, I recommend the Rii 66-key mini Bluetooth keyboard from AT Guys. Their website is www.atguys.com I believe the price is $45. HTH, Sharonda On 11/27/15, Kathy and Wilda wrote: > I need a suggestion for a

pages issues and a comparison question.

Hi all. I've had problems with pages and tables. on the mac. I've been trying to fill in tables and it keeps losing focus and jumping into the centre header field. Also, which is better do you think? Mac, or windows? I love m mac and don't want to have to pay for something that I can get for

Re: Four Questions about the Audible App from a Non-Audible Subscriber

Mark, Since I only buy my audio books through Audible, I can't answer the iTunes question exactly. You used to be able to access books loaded through iTunes, but I think speed adjustment is not available on non-audible books. But, yes you can navigate by chapter and can put in all the bookmarks

Re: Major Problem, iPhone 6

Hi Jonathan, I haven’t seen this before; is it in 5S too? I know the dimensiontouch things aren’t here for us so wondered. I called this the wrong thing, but I can’t think of the correct thing but I first read of it in your wonderful book and saw podcasts from AppleVis. Oh, it’s the thing with

iOS Games for Blind and Sighted

Hi, can anyone recommend an updated list of games blind people can play alongside sighted players? Text or card games are fine, but anything along the lines of Temple Run and such would be equally appreciated. Thanks in advance. Joe -- Musings of a Work in Progress: www.JoeOrozco.com/ Twitter:

Re: iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent

I'm curious WHY neither Apple's iPhone3GS OR its iPhone4 Failed ToReceive MoreThan 3iOSUpDates & WHY it appears that the Apple iPhone4S IS receiving More iOSUpDates As I recall it was released with iOS5 IN October2011 & would HaveBeen normally if Apple StuckToScript would HaveBeen Retired

Re: Trouble with pop up buttons and the picker.

No, there's no need to flick left once you've gotten the picker to let you choose. I don't have difficulty anywhere with it except Safari. I seem to do it in apps just fine. -Original Message- From: Christopher Chaltain Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2015 6:37 AM To:

Re: Trouble with pop up buttons and the picker.

You are right; this works for me everywhere, it seems, except Safari. -Original Message- From: englishride...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 4:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Trouble with pop up buttons and the picker. Monica, once I double tap the pop

Re: Trouble with pop up buttons and the picker.

I don't see anything in the rotor that says adjust value. I have many options in there that I have chosen, others that are jut there, but I've never seen that one anywhere. -Original Message- From: englishride...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 5:11 PM To:

How do you determine if videos from Amazon that are not free to watch are available to purchase or rent?

Hello, I am in Amazon prime member. I downloaded the video app and am trying to figure out how to determine which shows and movies are available to watch for free and which I must purchase or rent. Any suggestions? There reportedly is a banner that indicates this on the screen, but voiceover

Thoughts on iWatch

Hi all, Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate, but greetings to everyone. Okay, so now that it has been out for a while, I am curious what the current feelings might be regarding Apple’s iWatch. As I recall, it does have some accessibility via voiceover, please correct me if I’m wrong.

Re: fitbit charge

Hi DJ. Thanks for telling me about the fitbit HR. I would definitely like something like this so am going to look in to it for sure. -- Rebecca Ilniski email: rilni...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

Re: pages issues and a comparison question.

Samantha, Each person has to decide which is better for them between Mac and Windows. I am a Windows user, though I have tried to learn the Mac. The main difference for me why I would never, as of this moment anyway, switch to the Mac is Word processing. It is far, far easier to edit and create

Third Generation Apple TV and Netflix

Hello. I have noticed while using the third generation Apple TV with a bluetooth keyboard and Netflix, that while browsing through a list of season episodes for a particular show, it will show me the first fifty episodes. Then, pressing down arrow on the keyboard produces a beep. Right or left

RE: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

I suppose you can also make the case that the 5C at this point is going to have one less year of wear and tear on it than the 5 as it was released a year after the 5 even though the specs are the same. I'm using a 5C as my second line for business and it works perfectly fine. No issues for

Re: Four Questions about the Audible App from a Non-Audible Subscriber

Woo hoo you can navigate chapter by chapter in audible books, the chapter brakes aren't necessarily at the beginnings of each and every chapter. Sometimes Audible chapters will contain an actual book chapter or two and part of another. Just thought I'd put that out there for you. Thanks, Ari

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Yes, the 5S still works very well. I'm using one now but will upgrade when I can. The main reason for me upgrading is for the storage space I've read that the six and sixPlus have. -Original Message- From: Portia Scott Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2015 9:54 PM To:

Re: Trouble with pop up buttons and the picker.

In Safari, I seem to have to flick left once to get to the done button and then double tap. On 11/27/2015 10:01 PM, Monica Jones wrote: No, there's no need to flick left once you've gotten the picker to let you choose. I don't have difficulty anywhere with it except Safari. I seem to do it in

Re: Accessing ICloud Drive from a Windows PC?

OK but how or from where does one download the ICloud Windows program? because when it asked me for a ITunes update the other day here on my windows7 Laptop, I forgot to check the box of ICloud for Windows, thus now I wonder if one can find its installer to install the ICloud for windows

Re: iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent

the 4s runs iOS9 and any updates after, until iOS 10 comes available. So it won't run iOS 10. -Original Message- From: Robin Sent: Friday, November 27, 2015 4:56 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent Did Apple Officially Retire its iPhone4S IN

fitbit charge

Hi. Does anyone have a fitbit charge? I'm considering getting one. How does it work with your iPhone and how do you know what size wristband to get? -- Rebecca Ilniski email: rilni...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hi Jen, Thank you for your advice. I found a logitech 3.0 keyboard. What does that mean? Is it an equivalent to 480k or 481 as you had suggested? It is the brand of the source store not an original logitech. How about apple keyboards? Is there a good size not too large and not too

Re: fitbit charge

Rebecca: Girlfriend has the Fitbit HR and once you pear it up with your iPhone, it works perfectly. She's got the iPhone 6-plus and its very accessible. It keeps track of all your vidoes like heart rate, monitors your sleeping patterns, tracks your walking and exercise to name a few functions

Re: iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent

IOS 9 was specificaly meant to work well on older and less powerful hardware, which is why I assume it still is supported on the 4S. The iPhone 4 had already lost support. I do agree that unless Apple makes a statement on support, we're all just guessing. On 11/27/2015 08:43 PM, Robin

RE: Blog editors

Having used both, I prefer Drupal over WordPress; however, I can't deny WordPress has better means of posting content. In addition to what Jonathan already pointed out, you can also e-mail yourself messages that can then be posted to your website. The WordPress.com interface just underwent an

Re: Four Questions about the Audible App from a Non-Audible Subscriber

Being that Audible books have digital rights management enabled, I am quite sure the Audible app only can be used to play Audible books. It has to be linked to an Audible account, although that account does not have to be active, in that any Audible books that have been purchased can be

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

The 5 and the 5C are still worth getting, but yes, you should definitely look at the 5s. The 5s will perform better and be supported longer, so if you can afford it, you should definitely consider it. On 11/27/2015 10:34 AM, rajmund wrote: Hello, Thanks all; been also wondering about this, as

Re: iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent

I don't find it unusual at all. Support for products frequently continues after the product is no longer manufactured or sold. On 11/27/2015 10:56 AM, Robin wrote: Did Apple Officially Retire its iPhone4S IN September2015? Or, Did Apple Retire the iPhone4S IN September2014, which makes it

Re: Ringtones

Yes, it's called automatically add to ITunes, then you have to sync. -Original Message- From: Joe Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2015 11:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Ringtones Hi, it used to be in older versions of iTunes you could save an MP3 file to a certain folder on

Re: Zedge version 2.5 app accessible

No matter how you add ringtones to your phone, you end up going through ITunes, sorry. I downloaded that app and I only see a fw ringtones to a category at a time. From: Regina Alvarado Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 5:33 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Zedge version 2.5 app

Re: Accessing ICloud Drive from a Windows PC?

I have it on my computer but I don't know how to save documents to it. Do I just copy and paste like in GoogleDrive. I intend trying it but figured I'd ask since someone here brought it up. If it wasn't right, I didn't want to give that advice. -Original Message- From: Ryan Mann

Four Questions about the Audible App from a Non-Audible Subscriber

Hello Everyone, I purchase all of my non-NLS audio books from the iTunes Store. Therefore, as far as I am aware, anyway, I do not have an Audible account nor do I have any intention of creating one. While I do enjoy using the iOS 9.1 version of iBooks, I would like to be able to move through

Re: Four Questions about the Audible App from a Non-Audible Subscriber

Arnold, I've been an audible user for a very long time, and what you say is exactly correct. On 27/11/2015 21:53, Arnold Schmidt wrote: Being that Audible books have digital rights management enabled, I am quite sure the Audible app only can be used to play Audible books. It has to be linked

icloud for windows

What does this program do; I am guessing it somehow lets you access what is in the cloud on one or more Apple devices but would like someone’s opinion who has tried it. Thank you. Paul Ferrara -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

RE: Accessing ICloud Drive from a Windows PC?

Hello Gerardo, You can always check for apple updates via the Start menu in Windows. So, in Windows 7, from the Start menu, type in "Apple update" and either the first or second item in the results list will read something like check for Apple Updates. Select that and you will, once again,

Ipad 2 and itunes 12.3

Good evening, I need some help, I am using the latest itunes and created playlists but now how do I put my playlists on my ipad through itunes? Kathy -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running

RE: icloud for windows

Paul, The primary purpose of the iCloud Control Panel is to allow Windows users to access iCloud features, primarily in Microsoft Outlook but now it also includes iCloud drive. As an example, when I schedule a new calendar appointment on my iPhone, not only does that event appear in the

RE: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Hi, Apple will give you updates for the 5s for some time so you should be fine with a 5s so you should be fine. HTH. Matthew -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Portia Scott Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2015 10:55 PM To:

Creating A Playlist In AppleMusic!

Hello, I just recently subscribed to AppleMusic and I am having a hard time figuring out how to create a playlist. Could someone please help me, thank you! Christine Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

You can just check the specs, but the 5 and the 5C do have basically the same specs except for the case. On 11/27/2015 12:33 PM, Rajmund wrote: Hello, Not sure. If that's all that is different, why would it be a different model? - Original Message - From: 'RobH.' via VIPhone

Re: Accessing ICloud Drive from a Windows PC?

Yes. You find the file in Windows Explorer you want to copy. Find iCloud Drive in the tree view in Windows Explorer and paste what you copied. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2015, at 11:12 PM, Monica Jones wrote: > > I have it on my computer but I don't know how to

Re: Trouble with pop up buttons and the picker.

I think it's just called action. On 11/27/2015 10:03 PM, Monica Jones wrote: I don't see anything in the rotor that says adjust value. I have many options in there that I have chosen, others that are jut there, but I've never seen that one anywhere. -Original Message- From:

RE: A Quick Tip for Those Experiencing Any App Updating Problems in iTunes

Ari, 1. Devices running iOS 9.x or later will only sync with iTunes 12.x or later. 2. It is the iOS version that determines what is copied/updated during the synchronization session, not the version of iTunes on your computer. Therefore, devices running iOS 8.x or earlier will sync in the