RE: the other accessible podcast app

2012-12-26 Thread Øyvind Lode
Instacast is also a good alternative but I prefer Downcast myself. I've also used iCatcher! Which is a great app and I also gave Apples own podcast app a try but I quickly went back to Downcast. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

Re: control an apple tv with the remote app

2012-12-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I had a recent play with an Apple TV and loved it. It's a shame you have to use this devicce with a normal TV as I have no space for one and I don't think I'd listen to a TV often so it would be a waste of time as TV makes me fall asleep. May be if Apple one day do a full accessible TV then

swing pong

2012-12-26 Thread Alex Stone
Having just downloaded Swing Pong I find I can't play it. I open the app and get music, but have no idea how to start the game. Any help would be very welcome. Cheers Alex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public

Re: ios 6.02 released:

2012-12-26 Thread jeffry miller
It was only for the IPhone 5, and the IPad mini. -- Jeff -- 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/. To post to this group, send email to

Using read 2 go with a braille display

2012-12-26 Thread Kimberly
Hi all, When using the read 2 go app with my braille display I can't figure out how to access the search button in order to search the collection. It seems like the search button is present only when the onscreen keyboard is displayed on the phone. Any help is much appreciated. Sent from

Selecting with a braille display

2012-12-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Hello. A day ago, (well I hope it is) someone was talking about pinch gestures. I'm not very good with Pinch and so select using my braille display when sending mail from my I phone. However, I only see the option to select all rather than by line, word or character. Can anyone tell me how to

Reading PDF's on iPhones

2012-12-26 Thread Les Kriegler
A student has asked about accessing PDF documents on the iPhone. Can this be accomplished and if so, how? Thanks. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit

Re: Reading PDF's on iPhones

2012-12-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Using the I book App should do it. On 26 Dec 2012, at 02:37 PM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: A student has asked about accessing PDF documents on the iPhone. Can this be accomplished and if so, how? Thanks. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: lightning to 30 pin adapters, anyone

2012-12-26 Thread Don Breda
I haven't read any reviews but I have no problems with mine. It does what it is supposed to do and does it well. I don't feel that it is cheap or like its gonna break or anything. Don -- Don Breda don.br...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone

RE: control an apple tv with the remote app

2012-12-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Kawal, If you like the features of the Apple TV and have a receiver with HDMI or even just an optical input you wouldn't even need a TV. You could still use it as an Airplay device or to listen to YouTube, Netflix, Internet Radio or to stream content from your computer. Of course a TV

Posting for a friend, Bose sound Dock series II for sale:

2012-12-26 Thread Don Breda
This is the bose series 2 sound dock with 30 pin connector and runs on AC only. Does not have a battery. It is in excellent condition and she wants $125 and this includes shipping. Write Ellie at giantdolpho...@gmail.com if your interested in purchasing this fine dock at a great! price. Don

Re: wireless printer recommendations compatible with i devices and Windows pcs

2012-12-26 Thread Casey
Hello Richard can you please let me know how to get this up and working? I went to the web site that you gave us for this program. So I have windows 7 now I know you install the program of course. But then where do you go from there? And also how long and what can you all print with this using

reading in braille on the iPhone in different languages

2012-12-26 Thread Mary Otten
If you have an iPhone and a braille display, and you switch the language in the rotor to a language that does not use the Roman alphabet, e.g. Russian or Arabic, I know there is speech for those, but are the proper braille tables also present, such that you could read texts or web pages in

Re: control an apple tv with the remote app

2012-12-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Hello Sieghard. I don't understand what you mean by 'and have a receiver with HDMI or even just an optical input' Please explain. I'm getting an I Mac. Will the Apple TV work with that? and if so how? What can I do with an Apple TV using a Mac? Kawal. On 26 Dec 2012, at 03:04 PM, Sieghard

RE: control an apple tv with the remote app

2012-12-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Kawal, I meant a stereo or home theatre surround sound receiver. I am not sure if you have a stereo system and if so if it is a portable system or if you have a system with components such as an amplifier/receiver, a CD player, speakers etc. Most newer amplifyers or receivers have a number of

Re: reading in braille on the iPhone in different languages

2012-12-26 Thread Aman Singer
Hello, Mary. In a single word, yes. The braille tables are present, at least for Arabic, which I have often worked with. I would be very surprised if the braille for Russian was not included. Aman On Dec 26, 2012, at 10:15 AM, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote: If you have an iPhone and a

Re: control an apple tv with the remote app

2012-12-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I have no home system but am getting some airplay lang sing speakers. Don't know if I could connect an Apple TV through that. Thanks for the expanation. Kawal. On 26 Dec 2012, at 03:50 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Kawal, I meant a stereo or home theatre surround sound

Re: filters in gmail

2012-12-26 Thread Rebecca Ilniski
It's set up as an imap. Rebecca and Zeb rilni...@gmail.com Sent from my iphone On Dec 23, 2012, at 8:19 PM, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, are you sure you have e-mail setup on your phone as an IMAP or exchange account? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info

Mail and Braille

2012-12-26 Thread Tom Lange
Hi all, I've noticed something peculiar and rather annoying when I use the mail app on my iPhone 4 with a Braille Note Apex. when I read a message in the mail app and exit out of the message using the Back button, I'm always taken to the top of the mail list and have to scroll down to where I

Redeeming gift cards with the new iTunes

2012-12-26 Thread Michelle McQuigge
Hi all, I was fortunate enough to receive an iTunes gift card among my Christmas loot, but have run into problems trying to redeem it. Is it just me or is the new iTunes particularly frustrating in this respect? I found a screen that would allow me to redeem a gift card, I entered the

RE: wireless printer recommendations compatible with i devices and Windows pcs

2012-12-26 Thread Richard Turner
Hi, I'm far from an expert. I have not bought the program yet, just used the trial. The trial puts a watermark on anything you print, so you can verify that your printer works, but won't go on using the free version since the print out is not very good. I just went through the setup of the

Siri and voice over screen lock

2012-12-26 Thread Marissa
Has anyone on this list noticed, that when using Siri with voice over, the phone seems to lock the screen faster? I have my phone set to never autolock and when doing tasks such as composing text messages checking the weather or asking Siri to perform tasks the phone screen will automatically

RE: control an apple tv with the remote app

2012-12-26 Thread Øyvind Lode
I don't see why you should need an Apple TV if your new speakers support AirPlay. When you connect up the new speakers to your wifi network you'll be able to stream audio from your Mac and/or iDevices like the iPhone etc to your AirPlay speakers. I'm a happy owner of an Apple TV myself but I

Re: podcast on Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard

2012-12-26 Thread Donald L. Roberts
When I attempt to download this podcast from the dropbox link, I get a 404 error. Does anyone have an alternate link? I went to Raul's home page but found nothing about this podcast. Specifically, I was trying to determine the four keys to the left of the space bar, the five to the right of

Re: podcast on Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard

2012-12-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
i'm interested as well as I'm waiting for my Amazon Basics keyboard. I'd like to know how big it is for instance, can it fit in a small bag? Kawal. On 26 Dec 2012, at 07:15 PM, Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com wrote: When I attempt to download this podcast from the dropbox link,

Re: control an apple tv with the remote app

2012-12-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Well I'm looking forward to those speakers. I just like gadgets and nothing more! On 26 Dec 2012, at 07:12 PM, Øyvind Lode oyv...@lode.is wrote: I don't see why you should need an Apple TV if your new speakers support AirPlay. When you connect up the new speakers to your wifi network you'll

Re: iPad Mini

2012-12-26 Thread Neil Barnfather - TalkNav
Peter, I've had my UK bought iPhone and MacBook Air repaired in the US when needed, obviously, during two separate trips... Regards, Neil Barnfather Talks List Administrator Twitter @neilbarnfather TalkNav is a Nuance, Code Factory and Sendero dealer, as well as an Apple iOS, Macintosh

Re: podcast on Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard

2012-12-26 Thread Donald L. Roberts
I just measured mine and found it to be approximately 10 and a quarter inches from left to right, 4 and a quarter inches from top to bottom, and less than half an inch thick. It runs on two triple A batteries, has a two position on/off switch, and a recessed pairing button. I have a Targus

Re: podcast on Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard

2012-12-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Is it bigger than the I phone? I'm no good at inches, my maths is atrocious. I'm sorry, I just can't imagine it. Kawal. On 26 Dec 2012, at 08:09 PM, Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com wrote: I just measured mine and found it to be approximately 10 and a quarter inches from left

Re: Scrolling Through Tweets in the Native Twitter App

2012-12-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, to sen a DM, double tap the me tab then double tap the DM's button. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Dec 26, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The subject line says it all. How do you scroll through your

Re: podcast on Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard

2012-12-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
That is way bigger than an iPhone. more than double the size. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Dec 26, 2012, at 3:29 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu kawa...@me.com wrote: Is it bigger than the I phone? I'm no good at inches, my maths is

Re: Reading PDF's on iPhones

2012-12-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, you can read them with the iBooks app. Of course, this is assuming they are text and not images. You can e-mail the PDF as an attachment to yourself and open it on the phone. Or, add it via iTunes. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info

Re: Redeeming gift cards with the new iTunes

2012-12-26 Thread Chris H
Well on the iPhone the redeem button is definitely there. It's towards the bottom of the screen. Christopher Hallsworth On 26/12/2012 18:21, Michelle McQuigge wrote: Hi all, I was fortunate enough to receive an iTunes gift card among my Christmas loot, but have run into problems trying to

Re: Reading PDF's on iPhones

2012-12-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Ricardo, Thanks to you and Kawal for the assist here. The individual who inquired about this performed a double tap and hold on the attached pdf document that he received via e-mail. He had the choice of choosing iBooks, and he stated the file read perfectly. Les On Dec 26, 2012, at 6:21

Re: Selecting with a braille display

2012-12-26 Thread Nicki Keck
would be interested in this. also would like to know how to select all using a braille display? have a blessed day, Nicki If you enjoy college football or the NFL, come join us at our new group, touchdowncrazy. Send a blank e-mail message to: touchdowncrazy-subscr...@yahoogroups.com

Blu Tooth braille display

2012-12-26 Thread Steve The Jazz Man
I am beginning to shop for a wireless braille display for use with my iPhone and a windows laptop. Is there a specific make and model that would be better over another? Thanks. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone

Is The App Sports Scores Alerts Accessible With Voiceover

2012-12-26 Thread BBS
Hi guys. I'm looking for an app that lets me know when my favorite NBA team is playing and I came across an app called Sports Scores Alerts. Is this app accessible with Voiceover? -- Shawn Sent from my white MacBook using SamNet -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: Is The App Sports Scores Alerts Accessible With Voiceover

2012-12-26 Thread Marcy Weinberg
It appears to be completely accessible. I haven't explored every corner of the app, but what I have reads to me. Marcy weinberg Junior Partner Fedora Outlier, LLC Top down, BETTER THAN EXCELLENT ™ consulting, teaching and support http://www.fedoraoutlier.com 888-958-6979 ext.3801

RE: Is The App Sports Scores Alerts Accessible With Voiceover

2012-12-26 Thread Amy Ruell
Yes, I use it all the time. Amy From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcy Weinberg Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 9:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Is The App Sports Scores Alerts Accessible With

Re: Is The App Sports Scores Alerts Accessible With Voiceover

2012-12-26 Thread Christopher Chaltain
You could also check out Score Mobile, which seems to be mostly accessible. On 26/12/12 20:25, Amy Ruell wrote: Yes, I use it all the time. Amy *From:*viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Marcy Weinberg *Sent:* Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Re: Selecting with a braille display

2012-12-26 Thread Nicki Keck
Thanks for this. yes it certainly does help. have a blessed day, Nicki If you enjoy college football or the NFL, come join us at our new group, touchdowncrazy. Send a blank e-mail message to: touchdowncrazy-subscr...@yahoogroups.com -Original Message- From: Kawal Gucukoglu Sent:

Re: Is The App Sports Scores Alerts Accessible With Voiceover

2012-12-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, you can use the official NBA gametime app. You can set notifications to alert you before your favorite team/teams play. and more. hth Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Dec 26, 2012, at 8:49 PM, BBS bigbigshawn@gmail.com

Re: Selecting with a braille display

2012-12-26 Thread Aman Singer
Hello, Kawal and all. Kawal is perfectly correct below, except that, in my experience, one need not be at the top of any text to be selected for the select all command to work. Rather, one can be anywhere in the text to be selected when issuing the select all command, and that text will be

Re: Blu Tooth braille display

2012-12-26 Thread Erik Burggraaf
Hi, speaking as a technologist who regularly teaches alva, humanware, and focus displays, I suggest that braille displays are one of these highly preferential things. The control surfaces and braille cells feel unique to each model. You should put several in your hand if you can, and choose

RE: Redeeming gift cards with the new iTunes

2012-12-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Michelle, Chris said that the Redeem button is there on the iPhone in the App Store at the bottom of the screen. He forgot to mention that you have to first select the Featured tab which is the one on the far left. I find it easiest that once I select it, I make sure I touch it again, then

Re: braille navigation in Ibooks pages

2012-12-26 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, You can definitely move around freely through a page using the panning keys. YOu can use the rotor to locate links and then double-tap. HTH, Anna On Dec 25, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote: This is for those of you who use braille with iBooks, especially if you've

Default location of podcasts

2012-12-26 Thread Donald L. Roberts
I downloaded several podcasts via itunes with the intent of playing them using presumably the music player in my 3GS. I subsequently installed Downcast and want to play these podcasts using Downcast. But I really don't know where to find them on the iPhone. So, please someone come to my

Reading text files on the iPhone

2012-12-26 Thread Donald L. Roberts
I would like to know which of the various available programs would be the best choice for reading text files on my 3GS? These are not huge text files, probably between 4 kb and 5 kb in size. But I remember some discussion on this list about problems with one or more programs particularly if

streaming audio volume on iPod 5

2012-12-26 Thread Donald L. Roberts
On my recently purchased iPod fifth generation, I note that the audio volume of most streams is quite low. I am using my 3GS as a kind of bench mark, and I find that the streaming volume on the 3GS seems consistently louder. I could be wrong about this as I haven't researched it thoroughly.

Re: streaming audio volume on iPod 5

2012-12-26 Thread Chris H
Don check that the sound volume is set to 100%. Go to settings sound to adjust this. Christopher Hallsworth On 27/12/2012 04:54, Donald L. Roberts wrote: On my recently purchased iPod fifth generation, I note that the audio volume of most streams is quite low. I am using my 3GS as a kind of

Re: Redeeming gift cards with the new iTunes

2012-12-26 Thread Chris H
Sorry, I didn't realize you have to select the features tab in order to view these. Thanks! Christopher Hallsworth On 27/12/2012 04:23, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hi Michelle, Chris said that the Redeem button is there on the iPhone in the App Store at the bottom of the screen. He forgot to

Sharing Shazam

2012-12-26 Thread Chris H
Thought I would share with you an ap that is free but can be upgraded to an ad-free version if you like. It's called Shazam and allows you to discover what you are listening to as well as share that information with your Twitter and or Facebook contacts. It's very good and from the testing on

Wireless Printing with Print Central

2012-12-26 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hello List, I just want to mention an app that was free about 1 1/2 weeks ago, so keep a look out for it. It is called Print Central. It allows one to print with wireless printers or a printer that is connected via USB. I have a Brother laser printer that is USB and after installing a small

Re: Is The App Sports Scores Alerts Accessible With Voiceover

2012-12-26 Thread Andy Baracco
i think that this one is only available for Sprint customers, as Sprint and the NBA have an exclusive contract for content. This is similar to VZW's agreement with the NFL. Andy -Original Message- From: Ricardo Walker Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 7:01 PM To:

Re: Reading text files on the iPhone

2012-12-26 Thread Brett
Hi Don, Read2Go is the best app for reading text files, because you can scroll by lines. Other apps only let you scroll by large chunks. This app does have some minor problems since upgrading to the latest iOS version, as it now noticeably pauses when scrolling pages in large text files. Sent

Re: converting videos for Itunes viewing

2012-12-26 Thread Mickey Quenzer
IS MAGIC DVD RIPPER A PC OR MAC PROGRAM? ALSO, WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE IT? ALSO, DOES IT ONLY CONVERT NON-PROTECTED dvds? Sent from my iPad On Dec 17, 2012, at 4:40 AM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, Magic DVD ripper is good. -- Raul A. Gallegos If your wife wants to

Re: Blu Tooth braille display

2012-12-26 Thread David Chittenden
It is really a matter of opinion. Apple has set it up so all Braille displays work essentially the same. First question is how many Braille cells? David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 27/12/2012, at 14:41, Steve \The Jazz Man\