Re: after shockz quality

2020-12-01 Thread Mike B
Hi Simon, This is an item a person needs to try out for themselves. As our esteemed colleague, Richard Turner stated, the, " sound quality is in the ear of the beholder." I only use my Trekz Air for talking / texting so I can't comment about listening to music or any other type sound file

RE: after shockz quality

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Cheers much appreciate the feedback From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Nimer Jaber Sent: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 6:00 pm To: Viphone Subject: Re: after shockz quality Hello, I own the Aeropex, and find the audio to vibrate less. It is important to note that users who get these

In accessibility of the Hulu app on the phone

2020-12-01 Thread Mary Otten
I thought I had been hearing people say that the Hulu app has become much more accessible. I signed up for the deal they had over the last long weekend, but I am not finding it to be particularly accessible. If I open the app, I am in the home tab by default. If I double tap on TV shows,

RE: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
So do these money readers work for all currancys or are they limited to the Us dollar? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Margaret Booth Sent: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 1:06 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Money Reader Alternatives I use cash

how do I sen an email to any AT wireless phone?

2020-12-01 Thread Curtis Delzer
Does anyone have the answer to this one? I want to send some links to my kids who can help me search . . . thanks -- Curtis Delzer HS K 6 V F O Rialto, CA cur...@calweb.com -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

after shockz quality

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi lists, I'm taking a look at bone conduction headphones as an option to listen while I'm out walking, I've been looking at the after shockz treks air And the new After shockz aeropex But as I'm not able to check the quality of sound I thought I'd see what people who have used these things,

Re: after shockz quality

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
If you are thinking of them for anything but speech, you will likely be disappointed. They are not great for music. The vibration is not bad, but I only used them for a couple of days. The Aeropex get about 8 hours on a charge, which are the ones I tired I had high hopes for them, but even

RE: please tell me Boxer email client and calendar ae accessible

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yeah I downloaded it and setup my main email account, It’s very very usable which now knowing it’s a vm ware product doesn’t surprise me. >From my point there is a number of steps to work through but once installed / >setup it’s workin great and just as if not better than outlook for IOS and

I cannot get my orbit writer to pair properly with my iPhone 6s and I’m using iOS 14.2

2020-12-01 Thread 'Jerry Mader' via VIPhone
Hi folks. I’m wondering if anybody else can help me with this I have the orbit writer by orbit research. And I’m on able to get it repaired properly using the SRP protocol And I’ve tried everything from resetting my entire phone to restoring my phone to upgrading the orbit writers firmware, to

RE: after shockz quality

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Thanks Mike, And yes that’s the same with anything relating to audio, It’s something you really need to test listen before purchase From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike B Sent: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 5:56 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: after shockz quality Hi

RE: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
Hi Simon, EyeNote is for US only. Seeing AI and I think TapTapSee work with other currencies. Cash Reader is the best for having lots of currencies. If I didn't only have to deal with US money, I'd buy Cash Reader for sure. If you read the details on the app store page, they list out all the

Re: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I don't doubt that you can get it to work under those conditions, but it won't do it for me. I am willing to admit that it very well could be operator error, but I follow the directions and it just isn't that reliable for me. I am glad it is for you, and all the others for whom it is. Arnold

Re: after shockz quality

2020-12-01 Thread Nimer Jaber
Hello, I own the Aeropex, and find the audio to vibrate less. It is important to note that users who get these kinds of headsets should never expect audio quality. They should use the tool for its intended purpose. Bone conduction is great for hearing your surroundings while also hearing audio,

Re: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
I am sorry you cannot get it to work. For me, I only need the phone to be 4 to 6 inches above the Bill You could also flip the phone on its face so the back camera is pointing to the ceiling and hold the bill over the camera.. Richard "You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm

Re: how do I sen an email to any AT wireless phone?

2020-12-01 Thread Mike B
Here are the 2 domains a person will use to email fro a computer. The first being for large text messages , i.e; pictures or long text messages. The second for regular text messages with limited character count. AT phonenum...@mms.att.net phonenum...@txt.att.net Stay safe and take care.

RE: please tell me Boxer email client and calendar ae accessible

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yeah looks to be fine, I just downloaded it It appears to be a vmware product and incorporates with exchange etc A quick look at the boxer workspace 1 app which is what it’s called on the app store seems to show it as being accessible with voiceover So I’d say give it a go ad see how you get

Re: how do I sen an email to any AT wireless phone?

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
>From a quick web search: It is not commonly known that a text message can be sent to a person's cell phone from a computer through an email account. Most cell phone carriers offer free Short Messaging Service, or SMS, and Multimedia Messaging Service, or MMS, gateways. These gateways convert

RE: after shockz quality

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Thnks Richard, Much appreciated, Soundslike spoken audio is fine, Music not so much. Cheers. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 5:38 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: after shockz quality If you are thinking of them for

RE: please tell me Boxer email client and calendar ae accessible

2020-12-01 Thread R Van Lant
Glad to hear it, Simon. They are, thankfully, going to give us an overlap period where native mail will still work. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: please tell me Boxer email client

Re: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Margaret Booth
I use cash reader. I find it does a good job. Margaret Sent from my iPhone > On 2 Dec 2020, at 1:47 am, Joe Orozco wrote: > > Hi, I seem to have lost my Money Reader app when I switched phones. > The app shows up in my folder where it previously was, but it just > says loading. Shouldn't

Re: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I've had pretty good success with it. I just had to make sure our kitchen light was on and no problems. I put the bill on the table, opened the app, and had my phone about six inches above the bill and I gradually moved my iPhone closer towards the bill and again, no issues. It told me the bill

Re: scanning an amazon gift card

2020-12-01 Thread Holly
I think you can just enter the gift code at checkout, and it will be applied to all your purchases automatically until it is gone. -- 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

RE: using headphones with the iPhone

2020-12-01 Thread CJ & AA MAY
I have the bag standard headphones for the iPhone, with the little mic and the switch where you can adjust volume etc. Any ideas why it isn’t working now with my iPhone and yet will with my Milestone and other mp3 devices? I’m wondering whether it has anything to do with the recharging case

RE: using headphones with the iPhone

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
I’d try removing the case and seeing if that makes a difference. The plug has to make good, full, connection to work correctly. Richard "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying. There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in

Re: Question About Text Messages

2020-12-01 Thread Shirley Baker
That makes sense. I sure like using them a lot and use them on my apple watch in replying to messages too. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2020, at 12:20 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Probably because those options are only for iMessages. > > > > Richard > "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to

RE: Blood pressure cuff compatible with Health app

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
I'll list two that have received positive comments on this list before: the QardioArm, I'll paste the link to their site below, which has a 30% off coupon right now, but it is also sold at Target, Best Buy, Amazon and Walgreens. The coupon code is BF30, which should bring it down to about $70

Re: scanning an amazon giftcard

2020-12-01 Thread Donald Raikes
Thanks the voiceDream Scanner worked, and I found the claim code, but the amazon app and website both have a non-accessible captia in order to process the card :( Both the app and website need me to enter the characters in the shown image so I guess I will need some sighted help. On 12/1/20,

Re: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Marie N.
Yes, just fold the phone up to the end of the bill and it will read it. -Original Message- From: Shirley Baker Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:10 AM To: Vip Home Subject: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work? I can't figure out how to get eyenote to work. I just get a blank screen;

RE: Question About Text Messages

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
Probably because those options are only for iMessages. Richard "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying. There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." --Douglas Adams,

Two More Things About the iPhone Sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Shirley Baker
If you have the one with aromatherapy, you can put a drop of essential oil in there should you want your device to smell good but I never use that. Also, you can use it to sanitize your apple watch. I have done that. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all

Blood pressure cuff compatible with Health app

2020-12-01 Thread Wayne Merritt
Greetings. I'm probably repeating another common topic here. I've been recommended to get a blood pressure cuff from one of my specialist doctors. I would like one which is compatible with the Health app and of reasonable price, as in not too expensive but gets good and accurate readings. Any

Re: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Esther
hi, Joshua, I also have EyeNote which I like very much. Yes, I know the money reader is gone now. I think there is also one called Cash Reader. I don't have that one though. And yes, I know does tell you whether it's the back or the front of the bill. Take care. Esther Sent From Esther's

Re: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread MamaPeach
Don't ever send it to the cloud, I did that and now I can't get it back, so I had to just delete it, which upset me tremendously. -Original Message- From: Paul JOrdan Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2020 11:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Money Reader Alternatives I have

Re: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Ignacio Suarez
I have always used alcohol swabs. My phones have never bend damage. I usually wipe it down quickly and then dried them off with a cloth. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Paul JOrdan wrote: > >  > Will the little alcohol wipes work or would they be harmful to the screen or

How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Shirley Baker
I can't figure out how to get eyenote to work. I just get a blank screen; nothing. Do I just put my money over the phone and then it will read it? I just thought I would get some sort of message. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

RE: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
No, there is no message. Just launch the app and point the back camera at the bill from about 4 to 6 inches above the bill. You can go into the iPhone Settings, Eyenote, and have some options shown in the app for when you might want vibrations instead of speech, etc. Richard "The Hitch

Question About Text Messages

2020-12-01 Thread Shirley Baker
When sending text messages, I don't get any choices of predictive messages to send when replying to someone as I do when replying to IMessages. Is there a reason for this? Is there something I should change in settings? Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all

Re: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Holly
Shirley: Open the app. Put the money on a flat surface and hold the phone about 10" above the note and it will announce the denomination of the bill and whether it is the front or the back of the bill. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Joe Orozco
Hi, I seem to have lost my Money Reader app when I switched phones. The app shows up in my folder where it previously was, but it just says loading. Shouldn't I be able to keep whatever old app I please? Anyway, personal rants aside, can anyone tell me of a good Money Reader app alternative? I

RE: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
The Microsoft Seeing AI app has a channel for currency identification and it works quite well. I believe for the US there is an app put out by the US Mint or Treasury or whatever it's called, but if you don't mind paying a bit of a higher price then Cash Reader is absolutely fantastic.

RE: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Paul JOrdan
Will the little alcohol wipes work or would they be harmful to the screen or phone? Thanks. God bless! Paula and the pups From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 10:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone sanitizer

RE: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Apps come and apps go, I have been an iPhone user for 10 years and have this seen many times. There comes a point when an old, unsupported app just won't work any more or it won't be available any more for download on a new phone and in this case it's no use to cry over spilled milk, just move

RE: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
And most of use some sort of screen protector so in my opinion I use whatever I want, a bit of soap, alcohol wipes, whatever, should for some reason my screen protector show signs of wear I simply replace it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ignacio Suarez Sent: Tuesday, December

scanning an amazon giftcard

2020-12-01 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I received an amazon giftcard, and I know that I am supposed to be able to scan the code using the amazon app to add the giftcard to my account, but how do I find the correct position with the app to enable scanning? In other words are there any tricks to loading an amazon giftcard using the

Re: scanning an amazon giftcard

2020-12-01 Thread Shirley Baker
I have used VoiceDream scanner to read credit cards so hopefully that would work for an Amazon gift card. It might work.I use this whenever I can't get anything else to work, which is most of the time. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: > > Hi, > > I

Re: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Shirley, I want to let you know that you are not the only one who has a problem getting eyenote to work consistently. The replies you have received as to how to get it to work are correct, but for whatever the reason, I can't get it to work consistently. I have discovered that it has to do with

RE: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
I’d only use them on a screen protector of a phone, I’ve seen what can happen to an iMac screen when alcohol is used to wipe it down, But just wiping your phone down with a damp cloth is all you need really, Put it this way, You wipe your phone down with a wipe of any kind, You then put it in

Re: FitMind app's usage without having to pay?

2020-12-01 Thread Anna Dresner
Hello Gerardo, I think that's the app I tried where the limitation wasn't based on the amount of time, but after I got to the fourth or fifth lesson, I would have had to pay to continue the course. Best, Anna > On Dec 1, 2020, at 7:57 AM, Gerardo Corripio wrote: > > for anyone using the

RE: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
I just did a little test. I have the Light Detector app on my phone. I went into a closet with no light at all and of course, EyeNote did not read anything. I stepped into the dorrway of a bathroom that had no lights on, but has one of those frosted glass windows so a little light comes into the

RE: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work?

2020-12-01 Thread Shirley Baker
Thank you for the heads up. Shirley -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Arnold Schmidt Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2020 3:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How Do You Get Eyenote to Work? Shirley, I want to let

RE: Blood pressure cuff compatible with Health app

2020-12-01 Thread Simon A Fogarty
As someone else has said the qardio arm seems to be a common one for the blind / vi community as a useable device and accessible. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Wayne Merritt Sent: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 8:08 am To: viphone Subject: Blood pressure

RE: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
The below is from the apple.com on cleaning your iphones. There is a separate section for each group of iphones. I suggest reading trhough at least the section on your iPhone rather than stopping after the first paragraph. Cleaning your iPhone Learn how to clean your iPhone. Is it OK to use

Surprisingly Funny pronunciation with Samantha

2020-12-01 Thread R Van Lant
Hi, I'm pretty patient with funny synthesizer pronunciations, but am really surprised by one I just ran across using Samantha, given that this is Apple's primary voice. Whether on the calendar or in the body of emails, (the two places I've run into this so far), Samantha is pronouncing "Day"

please tell me Boxer email client and calendar ae accessible

2020-12-01 Thread R Van Lant
My company just announced that those of us who access our company email and calendar on our iPhone will be required to move to use the Boxer email client and calendar for work email. This terrifies me. Has anyone used it? I'm on an SE 2020 with IOS 14.2. -- The following information

AW: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Alexandra
I use one from an unknown company that works quite well. You put in your phone, start the cleaning process by pressing a button which beeps. After five minutes, you get a short sequence of three beeps to tell you the cleaning is over. This is a great, accessible mainstream gadget.

The wipes you use to clean the screens on our phones.

2020-12-01 Thread Jenny Bomareto
Where can these be purchased from? And what is the actual name so I make sure I’m getting the right product? I know my matt has some here somewhere however I do not know where he has them stored. Thanks for your prompt attention! Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important

RE: In accessibility of the Hulu app on the phone

2020-12-01 Thread jasmine.kotsay
Mary, I agree with you. I signed up for it when it first started coming out with the deal that comes with Spotify. It bites with accessibility. Jasmine -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:30 PM To: via VIPhone

RE: after shockz quality

2020-12-01 Thread jasmine.kotsay
Hi, I have the Trekz Air, and I like them, but not for music. It’s sad that they cost so much, but the music quality doesn’t always feel that great. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:31 PM To: only-apple-...@groups.io;

Re: The wipes you use to clean the screens on our phones.

2020-12-01 Thread Dacia Luck
I believe they are called electronic screen wipes. Walmart or any office supply store would sell them. Target might but I’m not sure. You could also try Amazon. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2020, at 2:33 AM, Jenny Bomareto > wrote: > > Where can these be purchased from? And what is the

Deleting A Favorite In Safari

2020-12-01 Thread Arnold Schmidt
How do I delete a favorite in Safari, running 14.2. I thought there was an edit button, I can't find it, and swiping up or down does not delete it. It will delete a bookmark, but not a favorite. What am I missing? Thanks in advance for any information. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's

Re: The wipes you use to clean the screens on our phones.

2020-12-01 Thread Dacia Luck
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Windex-Electronics-Wipes-25-ct/21803235 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dust-Off-DTSW32M-Screen-Wipes-32-pk/108686054 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2020, at 5:07 AM, Dacia Luck wrote: > > I believe they are called electronic screen wipes. Walmart or any office >

Re: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Janet Bell
are these talking sanitisers available anywhere in the UK? On 01/12/2020 03:15, Richard Turner wrote: Funny you should ask. I've not used them, but in the November issue of Access World, the following was mentioned.Talking smartphone sanitizer What do all of us touch

RE: Apple TV and apps

2020-12-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
There is no browser for the Apple TV as far as I know and neither is there an email client and you can't text with it (not sure why you would want to). You do of course have the YouTube app and for things like Facebook if there are concerts you want to listen to, then that is what Airplay would

RE: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
I too would not buy one of these UV sanitizers to use on an iPhone, but for the people who are extra concerned about germs, they may want to consider one to use on their money. When my wife was in college, she did an experiment for her biology class so she could avoid the frog dissection. She

RE: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Paul JOrdan
I have money reader on my IPHONE 7 and it works well. However, I’m going to download eyenote since, at some point, I’ll have to upgrade my phone. Thanks for the reminder God bless! Paula and the pups. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent:

RE: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
Money Reader is dead. So, sadly, you can't keep it without staying with the phone it worked on, and I'm not sure it will work even then. So, if you only need U.S. currency, Eyenote, by the Bureau of Engraving is excellent and free. Plus it tells you if it is the front or the back of the bill

FitMind app's usage without having to pay?

2020-12-01 Thread Gerardo Corripio
for anyone using the FitMind app, how long would it allow you to continue training and with lessons without having to pay? I haven't registered or started the 7-day trial, and am really liking it! But the economics doesn't allow for being able to pay, and I wouldn't want to be disappointed if

RE: iPhone sanitizer

2020-12-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
UV light is used in many applications including in water filters and I assume it probably works well enough. Would I spend money for something like this? Probably not, I wash my hands frequently and from time to time I just wipe down my iPhone. I think it's important to realize that sometimes

RE: Apple TV and apps

2020-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
Along with what Sieghard said, you can airplay anything you want from your phone to the Apple TV. You can also use Screen Mirroring to have the iPhone screen on your TV, handy for low-vision users wanting to see their photographs more clearly. Depending on the TV, you can download lots of

Re: Money Reader Alternatives

2020-12-01 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I've used Eyenote before and it is a great app. I don't usually have much cash around, but it works well when I do have cash. On 12/1/20, Richard Turner wrote: > Money Reader is dead. So, sadly, you can't keep it without staying with the > phone it worked on, and I'm not sure it will work even