Re: Fitbit, which one should I buy?

Well the fit bit is wonderful but if you're blind you cannot use anything on the fit bit watch whatsoever is not blind accessible. The Apple Watch is more expensive but is totally accessible it has heart rate and you can check your walking and exercising on various equipment it does not have

Re: Fitbit, which one should I buy?

Please, I am begging folks to learn how to add punctuation to your dictation. Sent from Kimber's iPhone > On Feb 3, 2017, at 4:09 PM, terrie arnold wrote: > > Well the fit bit is wonderful but if you're blind you cannot use anything on > the fit bit watch whatsoever is

Fitbit, which one should I buy?

Hi, I know we've talked about the Fitbit before. I would like to get something to track heart rate, steps, maybe sleep, ., I don't know what else they track. I'm not looking for the cheapest. I'm looking for the easiest to use, wear, access, connect to my iphone 6s. I am totally blind if it

Re: Westminster Chimes

Hey Robin. Thanks for that update. I've been wanting to try that app and I couldn't because it wasn't available so thanks. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindrapper Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com > On Feb

Re: Clock App Recommendation

If it's the app I am thinking of, it is no longer available in the app store. > On 3 Feb 2017, at 14:25, Maria Reyes wrote: > > Hi there! Can you send the link to the QOO app? I am not sure which one it > is. > > Maria Reyes > Owner of the following group: >

Re: Regarding the adapters I inquired about

Hi Sieghard, I think this message was meant for someone else on this list. I haven't had a bug, so of course haven't reported one. LOL! Terri On 2/3/2017 10:53 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Well, sounds like you promptly reported that bug you had to Apple and they fixed it rather quickly. Did

RE: Clock App Recommendation

I tried this one clock app which has I think 7 different clock sounds and I guess I’m different than most of you because after a day I uninstalled it again because it drove me nuts for this thing to go off every hour. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: A Ring Doorbell Question

Hi Ester. Unfortunately, as far as I know, those 4 screws are the only way. My solution was to purchase a compatible AC transformer that I was able to plug into a wall outlet and hardwire the Ring unit so I don’t have to ever worry about charging it. I believe the transformer was around $20 or

RE: Clock App Recommendation

Which clock was it that had different sounds? Lelia From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 10:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Clock App Recommendation I tried this one clock app

How do I delete myself from a page on Facebook?

Hi there, I used to be a part of a page on Facebook, but I don't know how to delete myself. Because I'm no longer a part of that. I hope that makes sense. Thank you Lelia Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: Timer recommendations needed

I like the Countdown Timer and if you put focus on the time remaining, it will do the countdown for you. Marie From: Donald L. Roberts Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 3:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Timer recommendations needed Looking for a timer which can function either as an

Timer recommendations needed

Looking for a timer which can function either as an elapsed timer or a count down timer. The thing which I may not find is a timer which can announce the elapsed time at user defined intervals. For example, I would appreciate a timer which would verbalize the elapsed time every 15 seconds or

How to stop the voice on the iPhone SE from talking when VoiceOver clock is talking

Sent from my iPhone how do I get the voice overclock to talk or by itself and not have the voice on my iPhone SE talk at the same time question -- 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

Re: Westminster Chimes

Hi, My pleasure glad to be of help when I can. That makes me happy. I love this app and I also appreciate that its maker is responsive when contacted (smile). I hope you enjoy it. Take good care. Robin -Original Message- From: Shawn Krasniuk Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 4:41 PM

RE: Regarding the adapters I inquired about

You did report a bug, I quote from your message: I had planned to let you know much earlier. But I got rather ill in the middle of the week, with a nasty stomach bug I wouldn't wish on anyone. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel Sent:

RE: Neato app update mentions VoiceOver improvements, but this appears far from usable still

Yes, according to the user manual, that will select OK and the Botvac will resume. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:14 PM To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: Neato app

Re: Westminster Chimes

Hi, My pleasure glad to help (big smile). Robin -Original Message- From: Ketan Kothari Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 10:55 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Westminster Chimes Thank you Robin. I truly appreciate. With best, Ketan -Original Message- From: Robin

Re: fit bit flex 2 your thoughts

vibrating alarm would be a good feature I guess the other thing that I like is you do everything using thee app which I assume is pretty accessible from what I have heard > On Feb 3, 2017, at 7:19 PM, Cristóbal wrote: > > I use it exclusively for the vibrating alarm as

My Logitech K810 Bluetooth Keyboard Is Not Connecting To My IPhone5S?

Hi, list. I have Iphone5s with IOS10.2. I use my Logitech K810 Bluetooth keyboard with my Iphone5S. My understanding is that Logitech K810 can be connected to 3 devices at the same time, am I wrong in my assumption? This morning I paired it with my Galaxy S4 and now I am having problem

Re: My Logitech K810 Bluetooth Keyboard Is Not Connecting To My IPhone5S?

Hi, I would try to delete the pairing of your iPhone 5S and try to do it again. Make sure you aren't ttrying to connect on the same Bluetooth button. There are three buttons at the top next to the escape key. Make sure that your iPhone 5S is on number 1 then your galaxy on number 2 or whatever

Re: Fitbit, which one should I buy?

I got the Charge HR, which does everything you are looking for. If I recall correctly, I got it for a little over $100 last summer. Looks like it's still available at that price from places like Amazon. I think it's since been replaced by a newer model. On 03/02/17 13:49, Woody Anna Dresner

Re: Timer recommendations needed

Thanks, Marie. What you say is true. But I had hoped for a program where I could specify the interval between which announcements would be spoken. Don Roberts On 2/3/2017 3:43 PM, Marie wrote: I like the Countdown Timer and if you put focus on the time remaining, it will do the

fit bit flex 2 your thoughts

I like a few others on this list are looking at purchasing a fit bit I did some checking and was told that the fit bit flex two has no screen which really isn't needed when you can't see it at all I am wondering what others views on this device are and if you have one are you happy with it or

Re: Westminster Chimes

You could try BigBen it is accessible. The payed version runs in the background well worth a look. Malcolm Sent from my iPhone > On 3 Feb 2017, at 09:18, Ketan Kothari wrote: > > Hi friends, > > I have now started using Iphone 7 and somehow missed the backup. I > got

Westminster Chimes

Hi friends, I have now started using Iphone 7 and somehow missed the backup. I got almost all my apps except Westminster chimes that I am unable to find in appstore. What could bethe reason? Is there similar or better app please? Help would be appreciated. With best wishes, Ketan -- Ketan

Re: Question about the iphone kindle app

Hello Helga. You can certainly do this. Once your finger has felt text of your book, turn the rotor to lines and then flick down to read each line or up to go back a line. The same goes for word and character. For this sort of navigation, you need to be comfortable using the rotor. If you don't

Re: A Ring Doorbell Question

hi, Rick, thanks for your comments. I do have a friend who also has the ring doorbell app and the ring doorbell mechanism and she said that whenever I wanted to unplug the battery, she would help me do it. Thanks to you and to others who gave me some helpful hints. I appreciate them. Esther

messenger app and opening shared songs from spotify from the messenger app

I use to be able to do this and it would take me to the Spotify app whenever I double tapped on a song that someone shared through messenger, now it only gives me options to draw or to send a sticker, etc. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, is there a fix? -- The following information is

Re: fit bit flex 2 your thoughts

I have an HR2 which I like. Joney talk2o...@gmail.com "If God can bring you to it, He will lead you through it." If you enjoy the fresh scent of lavender and it's benefits, come take a look around. http://www.lavender-love.com/josporch > On Feb 3, 2017, at 6:59 PM, Jen .

The New Twitter Mobile for iOS Explore Feature Is Now VoiceOver Accessible

Hello All, I am delighted to inform you that, with the latest release of the Twitter Mobile for iOS app, the new Explore feature is now completely VoiceOver accessible. Please join me in thanking the developers for making this exciting new tool available to us. Please write a review in the

messenger and fb updates

Hi folks The last 2 updates to 103.0 are still having the same bug. However, the latest facebook update 78.0 resolved different accessibility issues. Now it is again possible to open threads and the navigation of the whole screen is that of the thread and no longer the newsfeed. To access

Re: Clock App Recommendation

Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 2, 2017, at 9:57 PM, Mauricio Molina wrote: > > Hi David, > > Thanks for the recommendation. While not QOO, it’s not too far off. > Interesting, my QOO app is still functioning normally, but I have set to > speak the time every 15

RE: A Ring Doorbell Question

How often does it need charging? If you hardwire it, does the doorbell ring even when the battery has drained? Which leads me to assume that when it is hardwired the battery connects it to the wifi. So, the doorbell would work, but you wouldn't have the ability to talk to the visitor. Am I

Re: Westminster Chimes

Hello! Ketamine: try going in to the App Store, and hitting on update, it should bring you into a place where it says purchased apps. All apps that you have purchased, and downloaded either free, or paid apps, are there. If you have downloaded the West Minister chimes previously, then it

Re: Tiles and tile app? Not!

Hi, yes, lets see how this pans out. The Tile is a good idea though as long as you don’t loose it. It does not take much to loose something like this. Andy and Shubert From: Mike Ulrich Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 5:21 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Tiles and tile

Re: Question about the iphone kindle app

I also have a question. Is it possible to copy small portions of a book, such as quotes or such using the Kindle app? If so, can someone walk me through the steps? Thanks so much! Sharonda Sent from my mobile device; please excuse any mistakes > On Feb 3, 2017, at 4:22 AM, Michael Feir

RE: Tiles and tile app? Not!

I had a long talk with a Malware Bytes support person on the phone yesterday. She told me that I would need a sighted person to help set up everything. I told her I didn’t have that luxury. I was very nice and gave her a long list of reasons Malware Bytes should consider making this what seems

Re: Westminster Chimes

Hi, Thank you Malcolm. I saw the chimes but wasn't particularly excited. Any other recommendations? Has the original app disappeared? Thank you. Ketan On 2/3/17, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: > You could try BigBen it is accessible. > > The payed version runs in the

Re: Tiles and tile app? Not!

`Hi, I got a tile for Christmas from my son. My son mentioned about the Tile sometime in November and I downloaded the App to my I Phone. Well, Accessibility was in the toilet. I have the Tile installed but, my son had to install it. It works great but, with sighted help. Andy and

Re: Westminster Chimes

Big Ben is very good, the link is below. It uses a high quality recording of the real Big Ben in London instead of synthesized chimes. Read the description and What's new in the app store. Big Ben by Ettore Software Ltd. https://appsto.re/us/CXz8r.i HTH, Richard “By doing what you love, you

Re: Westminster Chimes

Hi, I hoped I'd hear from its maker and I did and as promised I am back with an update. His developer account had expired and he forgot to renew. Now that that's done the apps he's offered should reappear in the store if not immediately then at least in the next day or two (smile). Happy

Re: Westminster Chimes

Thank you Robin. I truly appreciate. With best, Ketan -Original Message- From: Robin Frost Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 9:08 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Westminster Chimes Hi, I hoped I'd hear from its maker and I did and as promised I am back with an update.

Re: Clock App Recommendation

Hi there! Can you send the link to the QOO app? I am not sure which one it is. Maria Reyes Owner of the following group: iTalk https://groups.io/g/iTalkiMessage maria1re...@icloud.com Email: ios.fang...@gmx.com > On Jan 31, 2017, at 8:36 PM, Mauricio Molina >

Re: Westminster Chimes

Hi, Wow man alive when you're right you're right I'm shocked. A general search for the app and its maker luther soft yields nothing. As another poster said it will appear in your purchased or previously downloaded apps. but I'm curious now and will email its maker today to see if its absence

Regarding the adapters I inquired about

Hello everyone, Last week some time, I asked about adapters for older charging cables I had gotten. I wanted to let you all know that I was able to order what I needed. I had planned to let you know much earlier. But I got rather ill in the middle of the week, with a nasty stomach bug I

RE: Tiles and tile app? Not!

I’m a bit late to this discussion, but while this sounds pretty cool at first, it’s in my opinion also a money grab and privacy collector. After I read about the Tile I realized that it’s basically yet another subscription since the battery in these things is supposed to last about a year after

RE: A Ring Doorbell Question

If it is hardwired you typically don’t ever have to charge it. The exception seems to be situations when it gets extremely cold as in maybe less than -5 or -10 Fahrenheit (-20 to -30) for at least a week or two. You can check the battery level in the app, when you double tap on the device

RE: Regarding the adapters I inquired about

Well, sounds like you promptly reported that bug you had to Apple and they fixed it rather quickly. Did you require a major update? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel Sent: Friday, February 3, 2017 5:31 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com