RE: Experience with Nest Thermostat app accessibility

2013-07-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Ed, I have 3 of the Radio Thermostat units and I am very happy with them. The app is fully accessible, there are a few little qwerks, but nothing that's a dealbreaker. Please use the link at the end of any message and go to the list archive, type Radio Thermostat in the search field and you

RE: Some Items Lost During A Backup/Restore

2013-07-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Ed, First of all, you can't install an app somebody else sends you, so even if somebody had this app it would not work on your iPhone since all apps, paid and free, are tied to your specific Apple Id. I know this advice may come too late, but a backup is not the same as a sync. Backing

Re: DocScanner Pro OCR app

2013-07-18 Thread Esther
Hi Anthony, I'm in the US, and this app still shows up free for me, though I don't expect it will be for much longer. It's a Free App of the Day selection. Did you double tap on the link? There is an older DocScanner app by the same people, and that app is not on sale. The one I linked

RE: DocScanner Pro OCR app

2013-07-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Anthony, You might have been looking at the wrong DocScanner app since there are 4 of them and when I searched for DocScanner Pro SayText also came up I guess because it's from the same developer. I typed in DocScanner Pro and tapped search and it was the first search result and it was still

Re: Are there any apps i can get that are like siri?

2013-07-18 Thread Maria and Joe Chapman
Oopse haven't used dragon dictate for a long, long time. so I didn't realize it had become inaccessible. Blessings! maria and Joe chapman Email, iMessage fb: bubbygirl1...@gmail.com twitter: bubbygirl On 17/07/2013, at 2:19 AM, Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: little riddles again?

2013-07-18 Thread Maria and Joe Chapman
Hi. yep we are all having challenges. Maybe write to the devs I posted the link but if you google little riddles you should find the developers website or in the app store. If you need it again I can look it up. Cheers Maria sent from mac mini email, fb bubbygirl1...@gmail.com skype

Re: Question about the aftershokz headphones.

2013-07-18 Thread Lisa belville
No, you can use SIRI via the home button or via the call button on the left ear piece. Just press and hold the button until you hear a long beep. There's a slight pause, then you hear the two tones indicating SIRI is listening. if I want to hear the pitter patter of little feet I'll put

Re: Question about the aftershokz headphones.

2013-07-18 Thread Lisa belville
You mean on the headband close to the back of the head? Guess I need to feel around there more. I have noticed that the sound wil changed based on how I position my neck and head. If I lean forward or back, the pressure on the headphones increases, so the sound will change, not just getting

Question regarding blind square

2013-07-18 Thread Donna
Hi I just listened to a demonstration podcast on blind square. I have a couple questions. I apologize in advance if these questions sound dumb. 1. It was mentioned on the podcast, that blind square uses four square to obtain points of interest. Do Ihave to have four square installed on my

RE: Question regarding blind square

2013-07-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Donna, 1. No, FourSquare is not required for BlindSquare to work. 2. I am not sure about what you said about GPS info being gathered from other apps. I have Navigon and I guess everybody who has an iPhone 4S or 5 and upgraded to iOS 6 has Apple Maps, but I have never noticed anything

Re: Plantronics M55

2013-07-18 Thread SSEric
Larry, do you mean that the M 55 does not work with Siri if you try activating from the ear piece? Because, I am having very good luck with it dictating if I initiate Siri from the phone. I am also using the iPhone five. My problem seems to be answering a call. When I press the outer housing,

Re: little riddles again?

2013-07-18 Thread MamaPeach
They have written me back. Here is their message to me: Hey MamaPeach, We do indeed read the feedback our users send to us, and we are definitely considering ways to make our app better for our blind users. If you don't mind adding your own feedback, what specific features would make the app

Re: Question about OOTunes and Tunein Radio

2013-07-18 Thread Wayne Merritt
At one time, if you had an account on TuneIn.com, then you could restore your favorites through that account in the TuneIn app's settings. I had to do this over a year ago since after an update, all my favorites had disappeared. The account would probably work now but I haven't restored since that

Re: My new iPad Mini

2013-07-18 Thread Jennie Facer
Hi Joe, What I did was go into mail/contacts.callendars in settings and turn organize by thread off. Is that whay ou wanted? Thank you so much! Jenn Sent from my iPad On Jul 17, 2013, at 1:49 PM, Joseph Hudson jhud7...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, I would like to let everybody know that I

Re: My new iPad Mini

2013-07-18 Thread Joseph Hudson
No Jen, I was trying to give it to take me directly back to the inbox after I get done with thread in figure out why it randomly opens a message for me without me opening. Joseph Hudson Email jhud7...@yahoo.com Sent from my iPhone On Jul 18, 2013, at 8:29 AM, Jennie Facer

hd radio

2013-07-18 Thread Penny Golden
Hi. I downloaded one more of these big radio things. I thought it was radio.com; but it comes across as hd radio. it's free, but when it opens, you have to decline something. Nevertheless, it's really accessible. there are at least 150 inspirational stations; 200 classical ones; and I

Test messages, I have a question

2013-07-18 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, A friend of mine occasionally gets a greater than sign followed by a number 3 in his messages. I have never had that happen myself yet. Does anyone know what this refers to? Thanks in advance Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING...

Re: Test messages, I have a question

2013-07-18 Thread Donna
It's possibly a keyboard emoticon. Some people choose to use number, letter, punctuation marks and other symbol combinations to make facial emotoicons, rather than use an actual face with the implied expression. Some find the keyboard strokes for emotoicons easier and faster when typing a

RE: Calendar

2013-07-18 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Simon, There is an ADD button that you can flick to or look for at the top, I believe its on the right. My suggestion to you would be to buy the VO Calendar which I think would be better for you. I find it displays your appointments in a more logical fashion. You can see your whole week on

Verbatim Keyboard

2013-07-18 Thread Jennie Facer
I was told that this keyboard can pare with up to 8 devices. How do I change which device has focus? Thank you so much! Jenn Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing

Bose sound link 2

2013-07-18 Thread Lynn Coats
Hi, I just purchased this, and have to say, I am very happy with it. The Bluetooth connectivity is absolutely wonderful. It connects right away. And there is no sluggishness between the iPhone and the speaker. The base is just perfect. And the sound well? It's a Bose. I wanted something that I

Re: Bose sound link 2

2013-07-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
Hi Lynn, First congratulations on your new toy. I have the Bose Sound Dock 10 and absolutely love it. It has a really great dynamic range and the music comes out realistic. I also have the Bose head phones that are made for portable players like the iPhone. I also own an older iPod Nano

Re: trouble putting together Blueant T2

2013-07-18 Thread Brent Harding
Dad figured out the hook part. I think my ear is just too big because to pull it far enough to get it over my ear, it comes off. The real problem is how to get the rubber tip back on. That's the part he couldn't figure out, much less explaining it to me for when it flies off now and then.

Re: Question about the aftershokz headphones.

2013-07-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
Ah! another peace of the puzzle heh! LOL! I know a couple of folks who have these phones and they say they are great. One guy is suppose to be stopping by my house here any day and we'll put them up against my Bose phones for fun. Regards, Alan Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your

Re: Verbatim Keyboard

2013-07-18 Thread Bryan Schulz
hi, which model? is it one piece or does it fold? Bryan Schulz - Original Message - From: Jennie Facer jennie.fa...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:20 AM Subject: Verbatim Keyboard I was told that this keyboard can pare with up to 8 devices.

Re: DocScanner Pro OCR app

2013-07-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
Esther, thanks for this. I've just downloaded and installed it to my iPhone and it's still free. Regards, Alan 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:

Re: Are there any apps i can get that are like siri?

2013-07-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
Maria, sense I read this, I too have had the app on my iPhone for some time and had not realized it had gone inaccessible. About a year or so back they did the same thing by taking an accessible app and making it inaccessible but the blindness community complained so loudly that they changed

Re: Plantronics M55

2013-07-18 Thread SSEric
By the way, the first time I spoke with Plantronics support they had me reset all Radio devices. Yesterday they told me to hold down the power button and home button at the same time until I saw the Apple restart. I cannot say this has fixed the problem. It seems when I call myself to test it,

HD Radio

2013-07-18 Thread Patti Johnson
I searched for this, and found many results, looked under free apps and didn't see one titled HD Radio. I want the app Penny was talking about. I wonder how to be more specific in my search. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Patti -- You received this message because you are

my apologies

2013-07-18 Thread Patti Johnson
I think I found it, I re read her message. I should have done that in the first place, I'm sorry. Patti -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone

Re: Verbatim Keyboard

2013-07-18 Thread Jennie Facer
It folds. Jenn Sent from my iPhone On Jul 18, 2013, at 10:11 AM, Bryan Schulz b.sch...@sbcglobal.net wrote: hi, which model? is it one piece or does it fold? Bryan Schulz - Original Message - From: Jennie Facer jennie.fa...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

Another Dish Anywhere question

2013-07-18 Thread Shane clark
Hi, When searching for a show by Typing it in to the search field, I see the results with the channel number, but can't find the time the show comes on. Is there a way to see this? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google

An app that will record phone calls

2013-07-18 Thread John Panarese
Hi folks, Can anon recommend an app that will record a phone conversation on the iPhone? I have a client who wants to record our lessons and we are looking for an effective app that will do the job well. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email,

Re: Some Items Lost During A Backup/Restore

2013-07-18 Thread Esther
Hi Ed, Sieghard has already explained some of the distinctions of what gets saved in a backup. I'll just state that as far as saving specific working versions of apps, you have to keep a copy of that app's file on your computer, either by transferring a version of the app into ITunes while

Awesome cell phone items for sale!

2013-07-18 Thread Brent Harbolt
Hi all. I have permission from Raul to post these items on the list for sale. Please email me off list at harb...@gmail.com if interested or have any questions. I am posting the below abbreviated list. If you see something you are interested in knowing more about, I can email you lots of great

Contact integration in Fleksy.

2013-07-18 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi all, How does the contact integration in Fleksy work? I have sent a few emails and notice no difference. Thanks, Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to

Re: Contact integration in Fleksy.

2013-07-18 Thread Richard Turner
As I understand it, it just makes it easier to add people to your favorites. You are able to have multiple entries for one person if they have a number you use for texting and an email address for that person. Richard (Sent from Richard's iPod Touch 5th gen) On Jul 18, 2013, at 11:11 AM,

Re: Are there any apps i can get that are like siri?

2013-07-18 Thread Esther
Hi Maria, Alan, Don, and Others, Before you all go deleting the Dragon Dictation app as inaccessible, this app is perfectly usable in the mode where you have it set to detect end of speech. Just go to settings when you launch the app and navigate to Detect end of Speech and double tap. Then

Re: Contact integration in Fleksy.

2013-07-18 Thread Chuck Dean
Thanks Richard, That answers my question I see now that my favorites include the contact name. Makes favorites easier to use. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Jul 18, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Richard Turner richard.turne...@gmail.com wrote: As I understand it, it

Re: HD Radio

2013-07-18 Thread Penny Golden
I think that I went to the app store and put in radio. I saw things I already have, songza, pandora (the free one), and others. but I believe at the top of the screen was something called radio.com and it was free. I'm such a newbie, and almost worthless at trying to duplicate something

RE: HD Radio

2013-07-18 Thread Patti Johnson
I found it, Penny and everyone, and downloaded it on the phone but it wouldn't let me download it on the Ipad. And on the phone it jumps around a lot, keeps making that clicking sound; I don't know how to stop it. I'll work on it. Thanks, Patti _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com

iPhone 5 case blowout

2013-07-18 Thread Brent Harbolt
Hi all. I got permission from Raul to post this on here. Please email me off list at harb...@gmail.com if interested or have any questions. I am a big collector of iPhone 5 cases. I have accumulated quite a mass of iPhone 5 cases. I am needing to clear them out now. For this reason, I am having

Re: Are there any apps i can get that are like siri?

2013-07-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
Oh Mcgoo, grin I mean Esther, you've done it again! Thanks so much for this. I think this app was either the first app I got or pretty close to it. I'd hate to have to delete it. It would be like saying goodbye to an old friend even though I didn't use it all that much. Regards, Alan

RE: Question about the aftershokz headphones.

2013-07-18 Thread Thom
The aftershokz won't compare to the Bose. The reason that the aftershokz are useful, is for keeping your ears free to listen in public, or for traffic patterns. Also, the aftershokz can be used in a teaching, or conference setting, as another pair of ears to hear a phone or PC without shutting out

TV Listings

2013-07-18 Thread Sarah Clark
Is there an app that will show you listings of what is on tv now and in the next few hours for all of the channels, similar to the preview channel on the tv? If it matters, I have Time Warner cable. I don't want to have to select each channel seperately and be sent to a secondary page in order

Re: TV Listings

2013-07-18 Thread Fred Olver
nfb newsline ought to work for you for that. You can also access newspapers, world-wide. Fred Olver - Original Message - From: Sarah Clark To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 3:02 PM Subject: TV Listings Is there an app that will show you listings

Re: TV Listings

2013-07-18 Thread Chuck Dean
The tv guide mobile app is accessible, and allows you to select your favorite channels. There is a date, time picker you can use to change the time displayed. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Jul 18, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Sarah Clark sa...@sarahaclark.com wrote:

Re: HD Radio

2013-07-18 Thread Wayne Merritt
For what it's worth, you can likely find many HD stations in the usual radio apps like TuneIN Radio or ooTunes, by doing a search for HD. There is a 24/7 comedy station out of Denver that I found by doing just this. It is in my favorites in TuneIn. Regards, Wayne Merritt On 7/18/13, Patti

Radio thermostat [was Re: Experience with Nest Thermostat app accessibility]

2013-07-18 Thread Christopher Chaltain
As I said in my message, I don't have one yet, but I've just been following discussions on this list since I'm interested myself. I guess I should have said that it is accessible with VoiceOver, although I've read that it can be a bit tricky at times. I think Sieghard on this list has

Fleksy question

2013-07-18 Thread Hope Paulos
Hello. I just updated to the newest version of Fleksy. I'm wondering whether or not I'm doing something wrong with setting up favorite. I do a double finger swipe up and go to settings. Then I go to set up favorites, then add. Then when I double tap on the contact I want, I Double tap on the

Re: An app that will record phone calls

2013-07-18 Thread David Chittenden
The usual answer is no, but there is one recording app that can record phone calls. List Recorder is able to record anything coming out from the speaker of the iPhone. So, if you turn list recorder on before making the phone call, and you use speaker phone, you record the phone conversation.

RE: Question about the aftershokz headphones.

2013-07-18 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
I am considering getting the after-shocks to use in an open office setting. My computer is running JAWS, and my co-workers sit fairly close to me. Has anyone noticed excess sound coming from the headphones that might disturb others? It seems to me that that was mentioned sometime back as a

Re: Callary counter?

2013-07-18 Thread SSEric
I do not know if this will be available in the UK, but I use one called tap and track. I'm sorry that I cannot remember if it cost anything. It has the entire food database and then grocery items and restaurant foods but, come to think of it, all of the restaurants are American. Perhaps they

Re: Plantronics M55

2013-07-18 Thread Larry Smith
Eric, yes, that is what happened with the M55 that I purchased. Siri would not work using the headset button or the home button pressed and held. Siri would open, but would not perform any commands. Voiceover would not speak at all. The problem that you described is exactly what was happening

Serious XM radio app

2013-07-18 Thread Hope Paulos
For those who have the serious XM radio app, can you provide me with any tips on using this with voice over? There are several unlabeled buttons but I'm unsure what they do. I just got the app today. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone

Re: Plantronics M55

2013-07-18 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hello. I have had the best luck using the Plantronics M 50. I did not try the M55, however I did try the M155 and m165. I have never had to turn voiceover off when using any of these headsets. Some have worked better with voiceover than others, but all were usable. The thing I did not like

list recorder Questions, Please write off list

2013-07-18 Thread Lea Langley
Hi All Thank you very much for the help. I read the description of list recorder in the app store, and I was wondering which one you find the most useful and preferable. Please write me off list. I have never had much success using the list archive page, and I'm sure this discussion has taken

Which Versions of List Recorder Do You Prefer, and Why? Please write off List.0

2013-07-18 Thread Lea Langley
Hi all, and thanks for the help, I read the descriptions of List Recorder and was wondering which version you prefer and why. I have not had much success using the list archives page, and since this has probably been discussed before please wrwrite me off list. Thanks again. If 2 messages come

good weather apps

2013-07-18 Thread Jed Barton
Hey guys, Any good weather apps out there? I know the weather app that comes standard is ok, but are there any other ones? Thanks, jed -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com.

Re: Fleksy question

2013-07-18 Thread Katey Glass
Hope all, This is ahppening to me as well! I was thinking of deleting the app and reinstalling it to see if that helps. What do you all think? Katey Sent from my iPad On Jul 18, 2013, at 5:47 PM, Hope Paulos hope.pau...@gmail.com wrote: Hello. I just updated to the newest version of

Re: Fleksy question

2013-07-18 Thread Katey Glass
Thanks for that answer! OK so I won't delete it if it's a bug! I've never used favorites before -- just used the cut copy, but thought with this update I'd give it a try. Oh well, guess I'll just keep using it the same way I've been using it for a year or so. Katey Sent from my iPad

Battery case charging at the same time as phone?

2013-07-18 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
hello everybody, For those of you that have battery cases for your iPhone can you charge them at the same time? Or do you need to charge first the case and then the phone separately? Thank you for your help, Ioana Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Stuck in papa sangre level 7 help plz

2013-07-18 Thread ramy moustafa
I can't pass level 7 in papa sangre, any ideas plzzz Thanks so much Ramy moustafa saber licturer at: faculty of musical education music arranger and sound engineer Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to

Re: Battery case charging at the same time as phone?

2013-07-18 Thread Chuck Dean
I charge my battery case with the phone in the case at the same time. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Jul 18, 2013, at 8:22 PM, Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com wrote: hello everybody, For those of you that have battery cases for your iPhone can you

Re: TV Listings

2013-07-18 Thread Gary Petraccaro
TV Guide will show that, but you will probably have to select channels for favorites or you will be flipping screens. There's only so much that will fit on one screen. - Original Message - From: Sarah Clark To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 4:02 PM

Appointments and Notifications

2013-07-18 Thread Gary Petraccaro
I may have missed an answer to this question, so appologies. But, how can you make sure that you have some kind of notification in advance of an appointment? I set one up once and heard nothing when the time for the appointment approached. Thanks. -- You received this message because you

Re: Battery case charging at the same time as phone?

2013-07-18 Thread Mike Arrigo
At least with the mophie juice pack, when you first connect it, the phone is charged, then when that's done, the juice pack battery is charged. On Jul 18, 2013, at 10:22 PM, Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com wrote: hello everybody, For those of you that have battery cases for your iPhone

Re: Callary counter?

2013-07-18 Thread Gerard Doody
Hi all, does it count carbs as well? Jerry Doody jerrydood...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone On Jul 18, 2013, at 8:42 PM, SSEric sseri...@gmail.com wrote: I do not know if this will be available in the UK, but I use one called tap and track. I'm sorry that I cannot remember if it cost

Has anyone ever opted out of their contract?

2013-07-18 Thread Ann
Hello, I've been on a sprint to your contract for almost 16 months. I understand, that they deduct $15 forever month you've been on the contract. I was wondering, does that go against your credit score? I am trying to relocate to St. Louis, so that I may take advantage of the blind pension and