RE: best youtube app question

2013-07-25 Thread Thanh Vinh
Hi! I'm using the one from Google Inc. and there's nothing to complain about it. Maybe that's the best 'cause it serves all my need and certainly, it's fully accessible. Regards! Jimmy Vinh Nguyen (Nguyễn Thành Vinh) Skype ID: thanhvinh94 Y! messenger: nguyenthanhvinh1992 Facebook:

selecting text from a webpage

2013-07-25 Thread Stephanie Mitchell
Is there a way to select a block of text from a webpage and paste it in to a document? Steph Check out my website: www.mitchellpianostudio.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing

Re: selecting text from a webpage

2013-07-25 Thread Jennie Facer
There is a way to do it, but it is hard for me at least. You use your roter to select lines or words. Now double tap and hold on the beginning of where you want to select. Then start the pinch gesture. I hope that works! Jenn Sent from my iPad On Jul 25, 2013, at 3:15 AM, Stephanie Mitchell

Re: selecting text from a webpage

2013-07-25 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, it requires using the pinch gesture whilst the rotor is set on characters, words, or lines. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 25/07/2013, at 21:15, Stephanie Mitchell natureloving...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a way to

Re: selecting text from a webpage

2013-07-25 Thread Marcy Weinberg
Is this on a Mac, or on iOS? -- Marcy weinberg Junior Partner Fedora Outlier, LLC Top down, BETTER THAN EXCELLENT ™ consulting, teaching and support website Phone: 888-958-6979 ext.3801 Fax: 888-467-2162 ma...@fedoraoutlier.com Twitter Facebook blog newsletter On Jul 25, 2013, at 5:15 AM,

Re: dice world

2013-07-25 Thread Maria and Joe Chapman
HI. if both parties have a bonus game then it kind of makes it fair I think. My only problem now is I can't remember which games are bonus and which aren't lol. Warm regards and blessings Maria, Joe and FurBabies Email: iMessage:bubbygirl1...@gmail.com On 25/07/2013, at 8:14 AM,

Re: audio boo 2 questions

2013-07-25 Thread Maria and Joe Chapman
HI. today it's working don't ask me I have no idea. lol Maria and Joe Chapman bubbygirl1...@gmail.com On 25/07/2013, at 7:49 AM, Sean Paul newsandtraf...@aol.com wrote: Never encountered that... Can't helpya there... - Original Message - From: Maria and Joe Chapman

Re: dice world

2013-07-25 Thread MamaPeach
They will say which ones are bonus games. Where it says your turn, the user names listed there will have the word Bonus in front of them -Original Message- From: Maria and Joe Chapman Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 9:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: dice world HI. if

pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Mike Arrigo
Hey everyone, some of you may remember a couple years ago that I did a comparison of the main stream gps apps on the iphone, apps such as motion x GPS, navigon, etc. I've thought about doing an updated one, especially since blind cool tech no longer exists, it would be on the blind geek zone

twitter on iphone always jump

2013-07-25 Thread ramy moustafa
Hi all: from a very long time when am using the twitter official app on iphone, i need to see the news and suddennly vo goes to the discover tap, i tried it many many times and no solutions, any ideas how to solve this? or do we have another better solution? thanks so much Ramy moustafa

camfind, taptapsee, goggles etc

2013-07-25 Thread Dan Beaver
Hi all, I thought I'd get your opinions before I go chatting with the developers of these kinds of apps. I have found that one of the biggest difficulties I have is holding the phone steady enough to take clear pictures. I personally can't afford purchasing devices to hold the phone so I

Re: camfind, taptapsee, goggles etc

2013-07-25 Thread Penny Golden
There is another way to do it; you could press your button, but know that it would not activate for 3 seconds or something, just time enough for you to get quiet or not move, or whatever. Just my two cents, and probably not worth that much. If you're using the phone at home, you could figure

RE: Seeking Advice on Creating Ring Tones

2013-07-25 Thread Rose Combs
I wish someone would right a straight forward guide for ring tones, everything I see looks like 20 steps to nowhere. I either buy them, only a couple, or, send them from some package to myself, save the files in my downloads folder, then open and they seem to go where they belong but, I don't

RE: Review of Fujitsu Scansnap iX500 Sheetscanner and Scansnap app

2013-07-25 Thread Rose Combs
I have used an Optacon for probably 36 years and I have to say, unless someone prints very well, it is next to impossible for me to read handwritten notes. I had one deskmate in my office in the late 1970s who could print drug names into a book so that although not like the printed text I could

RE: Review of Fujitsu Scansnap iX500 Sheetscanner and Scansnap app

2013-07-25 Thread Rose Combs
True, but, for about 99% of handwritten stuff I still ask for assistance,. It is such a quirky thing. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Vece Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 7:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Review of Fujitsu

Re: Fleksy Update - Version 1.8

2013-07-25 Thread AppleGourmet
Thank you for your remarks. I was just wondering if Fleksy had given some recommendations. Some research done on which is the fastest way to type . I am sure that research must have been done to assess the best method which the physical proximity of the index fingers or the thumbs. The best

An AtBat Question

2013-07-25 Thread Keith Bundy
I’m pretty sure I know the answer to this, but thought I would check. Is there any kind of sleep timer in the AtBat app? I have yet to find one, but, hopefully . . . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Brad Hodges
Mike: Speaking for myself, I have found all of the podcasts you have undertaken to be among the most valuable I know of. I also realize that this is a big undertaking, so I will offer my production and editing skills, which are admittedly a bit rusty, to make the task less burdensome. My

Question re bluetooth headset

2013-07-25 Thread Donald L. Roberts
Today's Blind bargains lists the Rocketfish QX4 mobile headset as being on sale for just under $9.00 U.S. I attempted to Google as to whether this had the A2Dp protocol but couldn't find an answer. Does anyone on list know with certainty whether this headset has the A2Dp protocol? Thanks.

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Regina Alvarado
Oh please do, and could I ask you to add native maps? Know nothing about GPS but want to learn. Thanks for this undertaking if you do it. Have taught this old dog much with all the podcasts on applevis and elsewhere! Reggie and Allegra On Jul 25, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Mike Arrigo

RE: camfind, taptapsee, goggles etc

2013-07-25 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Dan and Penny, Unfortunately, using the volume up button to take a picture which works just fine in the stock camera app does not work either in Tap Tap See or Talking Goggles, at least not on my 4S running iOS 6.1.3. In Talking Goggles I switched to video mode and tried the Play/Answer

Re: An AtBat Question

2013-07-25 Thread SSEric
I have not tried this, and with no game on currently I cannot try it now, but what about starting a game and then going to the clock app and setting a timer there. I think the last choice of alarm sounds is something like stop playing. Eric On Jul 25, 2013, at 12:10 PM, Keith Bundy

Re: Question re bluetooth headset

2013-07-25 Thread SSEric
That is a best buy brand, so maybe you can call them. The information they provide online is seriously lacking; I think any thrift store would offer more information. Eric On Jul 25, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com wrote: Today's Blind bargains lists the

RE: Seeking Advice on Creating Ring Tones

2013-07-25 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Rose, I believe Fedora's instructions are for the Mac. I am not saying it's easier in Windows, but I posted my instructions quite a few times now and send them directly to a few more people and I believe they were all able to follow them and create ringtones. Yes, there are about 8 or 10

Skype

2013-07-25 Thread Jennie Facer
For some reason, Skype says I have one new item. I can't find it anywhere. Can someone help me figure out what it might be? Thanks, 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

RE: Seeking Advice on Creating Ring Tones

2013-07-25 Thread Sherry Gomes
Someone made me some ring tones from files I used to have for my old smart phone. But I don't know how to add them to my phone. Right now, they're living in a folder called ring tones on my hard drive. I'm not very good with iTunes, just use it to update my phone and get apps from the store. I

RE: Skype

2013-07-25 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Jenny, Not beyond telling you that it's something in your Recent listing. Just make sure you double tap on all the items/conversations in your Recents listing and it should go away. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

RE: Skype

2013-07-25 Thread Jennie Facer
Ok I found it. Thank you very much. I didn't look in the recent tab. Jenn TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE, BUT TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THE WORLD! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 11:47

RE: Seeking Advice on Creating Ring Tones

2013-07-25 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Sherry, Are they M4R files? If so just copy them into the Automatically Add to iTunes folder, then open iTunes and they should be moved to the Tones or Ringtones folder. Both the Automatically Add to iTunes and the Tones or Ringtones folder are in your iTunes Media folder which in turn is in a

RE: Seeking Advice on Creating Ring Tones

2013-07-25 Thread Sherry Gomes
Thanks. They are the right file type with the right extension. I'm not on that computer right now but I will look for them tonight and get them in the right folder and see what happens. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

iPad mini questions with Focus 40 Blue Braille Display!

2013-07-25 Thread Nimit Gmail
Hello all, got an iPad mini with a braille display and a bluetooth keyboard that is built-in my case! Now, I have some questions for you guys. 1. When I'm viewing my mails in the mail app, I don't find the compose button anywhere. In the iPhone, it is in the bottom corner, but in the iPad,

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hi, It would be interesting, however keep in mind that many of the gps apps are only available in certain parts of the world, and so aren't relevant to people in those parts of the world. I'd be interested to hear a comparison of Garmin and Navigon. /Krister 25 jul 2013 kl. 16:54 skrev Mike

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Oh, made a typo there, it should be that some gps apps aren't available to certain parts uf the world, and thus aren't relevant to people in those parts. Hope you catch my drift. 25 jul 2013 kl. 21:00 skrev Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com: Hi, It would be interesting, however keep

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Mike Arrigo
Thanks for the kind words. If I do this one, it would be with 5 apps, the new google maps, navigon, garmin, TomTom, and motion x GPS drive. I know mapquest is also free but the interface in this app is difficult to work with and very confusing I think. For figuring out where you are, I would

Re: An AtBat Question

2013-07-25 Thread Sean Paul
When the game is over, the audio stream will quit playing... Not sure exactly what you're asking the device to do here... - Original Message - From: SSEric To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:13 Subject: Re: An AtBat Question I have not tried

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Mike Arrigo
Actually Apple maps does not provide walking instructions, at least not in real time and that's what I would be focused on. All of these apps work well for driving directions, the real question is, how well would they work to assist a blind person who was trying to walk to a destination?

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Margaret
I would be interested in listening to your pod cast. Margaret Sent from my iPhone On 26/07/2013, at 12:54 AM, Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net wrote: Hey everyone, some of you may remember a couple years ago that I did a comparison of the main stream gps apps on the iphone, apps such as

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I'd appreciate such a comparison. On 07/25/2013 09:54 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: Hey everyone, some of you may remember a couple years ago that I did a comparison of the main stream gps apps on the iphone, apps such as motion x GPS, navigon, etc. I've thought about doing an updated one, especially

Re: audio boo 2 questions

2013-07-25 Thread Sean Paul
Good deal, glad that it is, ask if you have further questions I'll attempt to helop you out. - Original Message - From: Maria and Joe Chapman bubbygirl1...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 09:40 Subject: Re: audio boo 2 questions HI. today it's

Re: Question re bluetooth headset

2013-07-25 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I assume you saw the user's manual at http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/cms/documents/Manuals/RF-QX4_11-0400_MAN_V2_EN_Final_lr.pdf In the manual it says: The headset supports the following specifications: • Bluetooth Core Specification v2.1+EDR • Handsfree Profile (HFP) v1.5 • Headset Profile

facebook and facely

2013-07-25 Thread Regina Alvarado
Is the applevis podcast on the native FB up-to-date? Bought Facely, but spent a dollar and disappointed. It did what I wanted, but it kept throwing me out of the app and freezing my iPhone screen. Guess, though more intuitive to me, not worth my dollar. Reggie and Allegra -- You received

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Regina Alvarado
Supposedly maps does give walking directions. Saw someone talk about it doing so yesterday and saw in app where you can tap walking directions. Still would be helpful even without maps. Smiles. Reggie and Allegra On Jul 25, 2013, at 3:13 PM, Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net wrote: Actually Apple

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Pete Nalda
I also think this would be good to see. I've been wondering about MotionX lately, as it has some fun guided voice options. I think things like interface style and accessibility would be cool to discuss. Also, what are the strong and weak points of various apps, when it comes to usefulness to

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi Mike. Does garmin provide navigation for walking. I bought it long ago, and I really like the interface, but I never get garmin to work for walking. Best regards Annie. Den Jul 25, 2013 kl. 9:12 PM skrev Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net: Thanks for the kind words. If I do this one, it would

Re: iPad mini questions with Focus 40 Blue Braille Display!

2013-07-25 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi. I can answer the question number 2 press dots 1.4.6 + space and you can toggle between on screen keyboard and braille keyboard only. If you lock your IPad and press the lock button again to unlock, the braille display should work without having to pair it again. Best regards Annie. Den

Re: iPad mini questions with Focus 40 Blue Braille Display!

2013-07-25 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi there, i have this setup and have some answers for you which I'm hoping will help. 1. The compose button is toward the top of the screen. In fact, many of the buttons that you are used to on the iPhone at the bottom are on the top with the iPad. So, look for it around the top right to the

Re: iPad mini questions with Focus 40 Blue Braille Display!

2013-07-25 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hello Annie. Thanks for clarifying the Space with Dots 1-4-6 to toggle the onscreen keyboard. I had a feeling that Space with E just wasn't right. So far I'm liking the Focus 40 Blue and the iPhone or iPad. They work great together. -- Raul A. Gallegos Soft kitty, Warm kitty, Little ball of

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Mike Arrigo
It's supposed to, there is an option to have voice guidance while walking, have not tried it yet though. Original message: Hi Mike. Does garmin provide navigation for walking. I bought it long ago, and I really like the interface, but I never get garmin to work for walking. Best regards

Re: iPad mini questions with Focus 40 Blue Braille Display!

2013-07-25 Thread Nimit Gmail
Hey Raul! And Annie! Thank you very much for your assistance. Raul, you are right! I was doing it in incorrect order. Now, I know that I should lock my iPad or my iPhone then power on the display and and then unlock the device and it recognizes it! Yay! They work very good together.

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Ok can you or another person tell me where to turn that option on. Cheers Annie. Den Jul 25, 2013 kl. 11:37 PM skrev Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net: It's supposed to, there is an option to have voice guidance while walking, have not tried it yet though. Original message: Hi Mike. Does

Re: camfind, taptapsee, goggles etc

2013-07-25 Thread Cara Quinn
If the developers use a UIImagePickerController with its source set to camera, they should be able to use the volume up button to take a picture. HTH Smiles, Cara :) On Jul 25, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Dan and Penny, Unfortunately, using the volume up

RE: camfind, taptapsee, goggles etc

2013-07-25 Thread E V
This is such a bad idea. If tasks get to difficult, then find a way to overcome your challenges. That applys to just about everything in life. E V _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Beaver Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 9:13 AM To:

changing between walking and driving mode in the garmin app

2013-07-25 Thread Mike Arrigo
Hey everyone, for those who have the garmin app, how do you change the type of root? I have looked all over and cannot find it, you can choose settings for vehicle roots and walking roots, but when choosing a destination, their seems to be no way to choose the type of root the app creates. --

RE: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
My husband and I would very much like to see this sort of podcast. Thanks for offering. God bless! Paula and Babe -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 10:54 AM To:

Re: selecting text from a webpage

2013-07-25 Thread Stephanie Mitchell
ios. Steph - Original Message - From: Marcy Weinberg marcy.weinbe...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com viphone@googlegroups.com Date sent: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:23:20 -0400 Subject: Re: selecting text from a webpage Is this on a Mac, or on iOS? -- Marcy weinberg Junior Partner