RE: Signature

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, but I hink Todd's problem is that even if he had no signature his text might still show at the bottom of a thread. So, here is what to watch out for on the iPhone. If you double tap to bring focus into the text body field, your cursor will be at the beginning of any text that is there includi

Re: Signature

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Sure, go into Settings -> Mail, Calendars, Contacts and double tap on the signature button in the Mail heading. You can change it to whatever you want. On 05/26/2014 11:27 PM, todd patkus wrote: All: I wonder if there is a way to send an email via iPhone even without the message appearing at

Signature

2014-05-26 Thread todd patkus
All: I wonder if there is a way to send an email via iPhone even without the message appearing at the bottom that says, Sent from my iPhone. I see no reason for it to automatically pop up whenever sending messages like this. Thank you. Todd -- The following information is important for al

Re: Facebook and voiceover

2014-05-26 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hi David, I will be willing to give you some off-line help as I will be minimally available in the evening time only. So if you would write like to write me or Skype me please email me. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2014, at 10:10 PM, david gross wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone > Just

Re: Weather Channel App

2014-05-26 Thread Andy Baracco
Well, as a federal employee I can tell you that the government has purchased Blackberry phones for years, and except for actually placing calls, they are not accessible to the visually impaired. Sighted workers can do Email, text messaging, and can even produce documents that they can sync with

Facebook and voiceover

2014-05-26 Thread david gross
Sent from my iPhone Just started facebook again. Using voiceover. Asking for offline help. Thank you David Gross -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns abou

Re: Previews of songs in the iTunes Store

2014-05-26 Thread Feliciano G
Always been part only Twitter: @Theblindman12v www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Regards, Feliciano Sent from the Super-iPhone > On May 26, 2014, at 5:38 PM, "Don & Cher" > wrote: > > I noticed the other day that only perhaps half of the song played- but had > thought that the entir

Re: Weather Channel App

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher J Chaltain
That's not the way I read the Telecommunications Act myself, but I know that's how it's been interpreted in at least one case when applied to cell phone providers, like Verizon. To my knowledge, a cell phone manufacturer, such as Nokia, has not been challenged under the Telecommunications Act r

RE: Previews of songs in the iTunes Store

2014-05-26 Thread Don & Cher
I noticed the other day that only perhaps half of the song played- but had thought that the entire song used to play. Perhaps I'm hallucinating ;) Cher From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of brian albriton Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 12:24 AM To:

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jennie Facer
They have a paid and free version. I think the free is just fine. Jenn Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2014, at 4:05 PM, "Jen Colley" wrote: > > Thanks for this info. > Is it paid or free. > Just looking for something that will replace the phone's calculator for the > iPad. > Simple to use w

RE: factory reset anyone?

2014-05-26 Thread DJ
To add to what has been said below, backlighting also comes in handy for those times when we need to ask a sighted person for help such as when there is no speach or when we're not sure how to navigate in an app which is hardly accessible. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups

Question about

2014-05-26 Thread gracewellness
Hello, I would like to know what's the difference between iTune and iCloud. When can I use one or the other? I installed both in my pc, and I used iTune to update the phone and add contacts, but I know too little about all these things. Would anyone please explain? Thanks, Rena -- The follo

Re: Weather Channel App

2014-05-26 Thread David Chittenden
Actually, the telecommunications act states one model in a company's phone line needs to be accessible, when it is not an undo burden on the company to do so. As for Microsoft, Code Factory has developed an app for Windows Phone which performs all the basic functions within the phone. It cannot

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jen Colley
Thanks for this info. Is it paid or free. Just looking for something that will replace the phone's calculator for the iPad. Simple to use will work fine for me. Jen -Original Message- From: Jennie Facer Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 3:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Frust

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jennie Facer
I downloaded an app called big calculator, and I love it. It works very well with the iPad mini and Voiceover. Jenn Sent from my iPad > On May 26, 2014, at 6:04 AM, "Jen Colley" wrote: > > What would you suggest downloading for the calculator, voice memmos and flash > light? > If you change

RE: Focus 14 Blue and iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Terrie Terlau
Hi Wayne and all, I am pasting the quote from the User's Guide that saved my sanity (grin)! Hope this helps anyone else who is ever in my position. To lock the Focus Blue keyboard, press the Power button to display the status information and then simultaneously press a Cursor Router and the left Mo

Re: more iphone questions

2014-05-26 Thread Dennis Long
thank you I would appreciate anymore assistance I could get. - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 11:29 AM Subject: RE: more iphone questions If you are talking about app updates, you can turn off automatic updating in settings. I am not sure if

Re: Focus 14 Blue and iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Wayne Merritt
Terrie, Wha to do you mean by your keys were locked? Could you share how you unlocked them? Best, Wayne On 5/26/14, Terrie Terlau wrote: > I want to thank all of you who offered good suggestions on my problem with > the braille keys on the focus 4 not working with iOS 6 on an iPhone 5. I > calle

Re: Fixed TuneIn Favorites Problem

2014-05-26 Thread Wayne Merritt
Thanks for the idea. However, I have signed out of my TuneIn account and back in again with the same result, no favorites. Most of my accounts are tied to my Gmail account and I don't have a separate address to use. Well, actually I do but I don't want to use too many email addresses for account si

Re: Keyboard Help for the Focus 40 Blue

2014-05-26 Thread Wayne Merritt
You may want to contact Freedom Scientific since I have version 5.65 for the Focus Blue series. Not sure what the differences are or how many versions have been from 4.95 to 5.65. The Whiz Wheels were on the older generation of Focus displays. Perhaps getting that update to version 5.65 will correc

Re: Alternative browsers on iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread David Cleveland
I actually tried Chrome again and this time I was able to pull up a website. It loaded very fast. I do think it is faster than Safari is. However I do find that some of the functions that are easy to find and Safari are not easily found in Chrome. There does not seem to be a good menu structure

RE: Focus 14 Blue and iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Terrie Terlau
I want to thank all of you who offered good suggestions on my problem with the braille keys on the focus 4 not working with iOS 6 on an iPhone 5. I called FS Tech Support and they were of absolutely no help at all! I told them that everything else worked except the braille keys and they had no idea

Re: inexpensive bluetooth headset

2014-05-26 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Nicki, Sorry for the late reply on this but I never saw where you received any replies. A couple years ago I purchased the Arctic Sound P311 behind-the-head earphones. I use them exclusively for listening to music but they do have a microphone. They are well-reviewed on Amazon. Although a

Re: Update To: Please Help Bring VoiceOver Accessibility Back to A T & T Navigator

2014-05-26 Thread brian albriton
Hi, Mark. My wife, Denise, has been using ATANDT navigator for a couple of years now, actu'y three, and likes it better than navigon, or even Seeing Eye Gps. Its good to know that the developers are so responsive to consumers. Brian > On May 2, 2014, at 1:17 AM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > > Hello E

Re: Alternative browsers on iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all I tried Safari with the marks and Spencers website and VoiceOver kept jumping all over the place. Would Chrome or another browser I tried Instabrowser solve this problem? If so I'll go ahead and install Instabrowser on my iPhone since I have Chrome already. I'll also install Chrome and

Re: Rotor command on the QWERTY keyboard

2014-05-26 Thread Alan Paganelli
Connie, I was talking about the Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard. If you wait for it to go on special, Amazon discounts it down to 19 dollars and change with free shipping in the US. I don't bother with learning commands for it because all I need it for is entering text in a text box or typin

Re: changing email addresses for the list

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher J Chaltain
Sorry if this has already been answered, but I just saw it in my junk folder. You could go to Google Groups, but to be honest, I've always just subscribed with my new email address, and then once that's working, I've unsubscribed with my old email address. On 5/22/2014 10:58 AM, Paul Ferrara

Re: What To Do If You Are Recieving Unwanted iMessages

2014-05-26 Thread Mrs Villa
hi chris and all, we should be totally in control of the internet and our text messages. also our detales should remain private and not sold to company's to use. best si -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderate

Re: What To Do If You Are Recieving Unwanted iMessages

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher J Chaltain
IMHO, this issue is a bit more complicated than just legislatures being to lazy to act. How much control of our internet and our text messaging to we want to give to our government? Freedom and lack of legislation is what has made the internet and the world wide web what is it today. On 5/25/2

Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher J Chaltain
The VO key is a short hand way of saying hold down the control and option keys at the same time. This would be control and alt on a Windows keyboard. On 5/22/2014 9:22 PM, Johnna Simmons wrote: What are the keys to activitate the vo Sent from my iPhone On May 21, 2014, at 6:01 PM, Robert Do

Re: Alternative browsers on iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher J Chaltain
If I'm going to launch a browser directly, I launch Google Chrome. I find it a bit faster than Safari, and I like the fact that my favorites are synced with my other systems. I know I could do this with iCloud, but I use Chrome and Firefox on my other systems instead of Internet Explorer and Sa

RE: Alternative browsers on iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Grant Hardy
Unless I am mistaken, all web browsers, even third party ones, must use Safari's rendering engine. They are also restricted to use a slower JavaScript engine than the latest version of Apple's Safari uses. As such, third party browsers will always have slightly slower performance than Safari does,

Re: Weather Channel App

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher J Chaltain
Multiple US laws related to accessibility are being discussed here. The American's with Disability Act is meant to prevent discrimination against the disabled with respect to employment. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for their employees. Unless your company requir

Re: Alternative browsers on iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread brian albriton
Hi Christopher. What is your preference. Google Chrome, or Safari. > On May 26, 2014, at 8:55 AM, Christopher J Chaltain > wrote: > > I use Google Chrome quite frequently on my iPhone. I had not noticed that > large parts of it were inaccessible. If you have any specifics, I could check > it

Re: Alternative browsers on iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Caitlyn and Maggie
I use insta browser. It seems to be very accessable as well. Caitlyn On May 26, 2014, at 11:55 AM, Christopher J Chaltain wrote: > I use Google Chrome quite frequently on my iPhone. I had not noticed that > large parts of it were inaccessible. If you have any specifics, I could check > it out

Re: Alternative browsers on iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher J Chaltain
I use Google Chrome quite frequently on my iPhone. I had not noticed that large parts of it were inaccessible. If you have any specifics, I could check it out and let you know what I run into. On 5/26/2014 9:39 AM, David Cleveland wrote: Has anyone had luck with alternative browsers? I tried u

Re: more iphone questions

2014-05-26 Thread Christopher J Chaltain
Apple doesn't force you to update IOS, but new versions will be downloaded for you and stored on your phone until you are ready to update. Apple also drops support for older versions of IOS fairly quickly after a new version is released, and app developers may not choose to continue to support

RE: Typing On The iPhone's OnScreen Keyboard

2014-05-26 Thread matthew Dyer
Hi, Tuch typing is faster as it allows oyu to move your finger around on the screan and lift yourft it up when you hear the letter or simble you want. I have been using this for some time now and I would never go back to splite typing. JMO. Matthew From: viphone@googlegroups

RE: factory reset anyone?

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Todd, You can turn screen brightness to 0% that will be as low as you can go. Backlighting may not do anything for a blind person, but I think you forget that the iPhone or, for that matter, the iPad and iPod Touch are not blind specific devices. They are among the most popular off-the-shelf mo

RE: more iphone questions

2014-05-26 Thread Richard Turner
If you are talking about app updates, you can turn off automatic updating in settings. I am not sure if Apple is still letting you ignore iOS updates, but I think you can choose not to update the iOS. I'll let someone who jailbreaks their phone answer the other part of your question. Richard -

Re: Editing part of my message

2014-05-26 Thread Penny Reeder
Set your roter to characters (or words if it's a really long message) and swipe through the message until you get to the part you want to edit. Then, if you set the roter to words, change it to characters, and continue swiping through the part you want to edit. Use the delete key to delete what you

Re: Keyboard Help for the Focus 40 Blue

2014-05-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Brian, Yes, I know what you mean. I went to the freedom scientific website and downloaded a list of the commands that I will review out a notetaker that I have. I think that's the best for now. Thanks for the response and for the confirmation. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2014, at 10:4

Re: Keyboard Help for the Focus 40 Blue

2014-05-26 Thread brian albriton
Hi, Les. Tthis whiz wheel reference goes back a device or two and we can't seem to get away from it. WhIt is bothersome when you're using VoiceOver help. > On May 26, 2014, at 7:09 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Well, since it relates to my use of the iPhone, it is definitely appropriate. > > Se

Alternative browsers on iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread David Cleveland
Has anyone had luck with alternative browsers? I tried using Google Chrome but a lot of it seem to be in accessible with voiceover. I also had problems with the browser called Mercury which was very highly rated in the App Store. I could not even figure out how to get the address bar to show up

RE: Some questions about the bbm app

2014-05-26 Thread Tracy Smith
Hi It's hit and miss, but if I'm in a chats window, and I receive a new invite, the received invitations button is just above the most recent chat on the top of the screen. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jen Colley Sent: 26 May 2014 01:18 PM To: v

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Earle
I have found a way to see the newest news feed items on Facebook. Someone with site helped me to find this option. I can't seem to flick to it, so this is how you find it. Find the photos button near the top of the screen and just under it, you should see the new stories button. If you look

Re: Keyboard Help for the Focus 40 Blue

2014-05-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Well, since it relates to my use of the iPhone, it is definitely appropriate. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2014, at 8:30 AM, todd patkus wrote: > > Les, > > If it is concerning the Focus, you should direct this issue with Freedom > Scientific as it sounds like this here. If it is an iPho

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Elizabeth, you are welcome. I have a mopey juice pack and they switch is well hidden as well. However this is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Before, my muse which was switching at random. That was a real problem. Now that never happens. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2014, at 9:38 AM,

RE: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Elizabeth Campbell
Thanks Les, I found the switch. I have one of the Otterbox cases, so the switch was very well hidden!! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Kriegler Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 8:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

re: Keyboard Help for the Focus 40 Blue

2014-05-26 Thread todd patkus
Les, If it is concerning the Focus, you should direct this issue with Freedom Scientific as it sounds like this here. If it is an iPhone issue, someone will respond to this. Please be sure the issue is appropriate. Thank you. Todd - Original Message - From: Les Kriegler I am ru

RE: Typing On The iPhone's OnScreen Keyboard

2014-05-26 Thread Suzanne Wilson
Todd, SpeedDots is a company that makes adaptive products for the iPhone and other products. In particular, they make overlays that you can attach to your screen that will give you tactile cues telling you where your fingers are located. They also sell some standard products. As I understand it, t

Re: Weather Channel App

2014-05-26 Thread Regina Alvarado
Speaking of allergy alert, I could not find an app with that name. It was something else and the app said allergy alert .com was the web site. When I tried to use it, no matter what I did it kept telling me it could not find me by location. I went into settings and turned off location services

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Elizabeth, there is a mute switch. It's opposite the power button. It's on the left-hand side toward the top. It's actually on the upper left-hand side above the volume buttons. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2014, at 9:00 AM, "Elizabeth Campbell" > wrote: > > Good morning listers,I > Noti

RE: Typing On The iPhone's OnScreen Keyboard

2014-05-26 Thread todd patkus
All: What is Speed Dots? An app? Todd - Original Message - From: "Paul and Paula Jordan" Fascinating. I type using only my right index finger, holding the phone in my left hand. I have speed dots on my phone and it's easier to feel them with the index finger. I tried using my

RE: Typing On The iPhone's OnScreen Keyboard

2014-05-26 Thread todd patkus
All: What is Speed Dots? An app? Todd - Original Message - From: "Paul and Paula Jordan" Fascinating. I type using only my right index finger, holding the phone in my left hand. I have speed dots on my phone and it's easier to feel them with the index finger. I tried using my

RE: factory reset anyone?

2014-05-26 Thread todd patkus
All: What does the screen light do for those blind folks with no light perception? Makes no sense for the screen or blacklighting to eat up battery current! That is crazy! Todd - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel Steve, If as Crystal said her phone sat there with th

RE: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Elizabeth Campbell
Good morning listers,I Noticed that the iPhone 5s doesn't have the switch to either mute sounds or control lock orientation. Do we now perform these tasks from the control center? Thanks. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ear

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Jen, Regarding your request for great accessible apps for your iPad, I experimented with lots of apps and found the following to be the best for my needs: Calculators: 1. Talking scientific calculator. very accessible and very complete in VoiceOver and calculator feature set. The Talking Sc

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Earle
I use the side switch on my iPad mini as a mute switch. Like Sieghard said, if you want to lock orientation you can do that from the control center. Earle On May 26, 2014, at 8:12 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > The side switch on the iPad can either lock your screen orientation or you > can cha

Keyboard Help for the Focus 40 Blue

2014-05-26 Thread Les Kriegler
I am running the latest IOS build, and am running version 4.93 of the Focus 40 Blue firmware. I am exploring Help for the various keystrokes available with the Focus 40 Blue. When I invoke help and press either the Rocker Down or Rocker up buttons, or the Left and Right Mode buttons, I hear re

Re: Editing part of my message

2014-05-26 Thread Alex Hall
The rotor is the key here, if you don't have a braille or bluetooth keyboard. Rotate two fingers on the screen until you get to the increment you want (lines, words, or characters) and then flick up to move back by that increment, down to move forward. Probably the best way is to move by line to

Re: Seeking Ear piece recommendations

2014-05-26 Thread Don Breda
Thanks Mark. I am going to save this message. Currently I am awaiting a pantronics legend and will see how that works out but given some of the newer plantronics hearpieces I have seen I don't have a lot of hope for it. Got it at a rerific price so we shall see. Thanks. Don -- Don Breda -

RE: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
The side switch on the iPad can either lock your screen orientation or you can change it so it acts like the switch on the iPhone which means it will Mute the iPad. As Earl said, there is no vibrate mode on an iPad just as there is none on an iPod Touch. I don't have an iPad handy right now, but I

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jen Colley
What would you suggest downloading for the calculator, voice memmos and flash light? If you change the switch mode for locking and unlocking orientation, where would you then find the ability to lock and unlock the orientation since you are not using the switch anymore. Jen -Original Messag

RE: Hang up calls

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, there is, push the power button twice quickly while you are still holding the phone up to your ear. Alternatively, use the included ear pods or a Bluetooth headset and use the remote buttons on your headset. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegrou

RE: forwarding a text message

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Don, On the text message you want to forward, do a 1-finger swipe down, Voiceover will say "More", now do a double tap anywhere on the screen. This will select the message and, if you have a thread with multiple messages, you can double tap on other messages to select them as well. Now at the bott

RE: deleting contacts

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Find your contact, double tap on it then double tap on Edit at the top right of the screen. If you are in the Contacts app, do a 4-finger tap near the bottom of the screen and you should be right on Delete Contact, it's the last button at the bottom right. If you are going to Contacts in the Phon

RE: Locking orientation on a new iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Øyvind Lode
Open the Control Centre by touching the status bar and then flicking up with three fingers. Here you'll find Lock Orientation. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: 24. mai 2014 08:38 To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Earle
Hi Jen. I will try and answer the questions I can. The iPad doesn't have calculator, voice memos, or the flashlight. You can download apps from the app store to fill in those gaps though. The iPad let's you use the side switch for muting or for locking and unlocking orientation. You can chan

Some questions about the bbm app

2014-05-26 Thread Jen Colley
Hi, I sometimes use the bbm app since I have several friends who use bbm. I am able to see the chats window, the contacts window, but not the new friend requests. The only other option is groups and updates. How do I see all the other features? Jen -- The following information is impo

Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jen Colley
Hi, Just a few observations and questions about my new iPad mini. Why is it that although the ios version is the same of that of the phone, not all the apps are the same. For instance there doesn’t appear to be a flash light, a calculator, or voice memmos and I think no stalks either. Next

Re: Weather Channel App

2014-05-26 Thread David Chittenden
No, companies are not required to make all apps and / or products blind, or deaf blind accessible. Some companies are required to make certain apps or products accessible. Don't believe me? Go purchase any new Nokia Phone running Windows Phone Seven or Eight and try to use it. Microsoft's most

Re: Hang up calls

2014-05-26 Thread David Chittenden
When the screen is locked, it is deactivated. That is what screen lock means. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 23 May 2014, at 15:53, "Cornelius" wrote: > > I see. so there is no way to hang up with screen lock? > > Fro

Re: Is either the CBS News app or the SixtyMinutes app accessible?

2014-05-26 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey CBS is pretty inaccessible, ABC has gotten a little better but still not there, NBC is more improved, and both the CW and Fox Now have made some small improvements and playing around with the apps you can get shows to play, but none of them are fully accessible. It's a shame how awful commun

Re: AGoGo Question

2014-05-26 Thread Robert Manson
Thanks everyone for the feedback. It looks like everyone implements the scrubber more or less the same so I think that is definitely a good starting point. The way the voice dream reader allows you to adjust the forward and back interval is super cool! Regards, Robert On May 22, 2014, at 5:36

inexpensive bluetooth headset

2014-05-26 Thread Nicki keck
Hi all, Does anyone know of a fairly inexpensive Bluetooth headset one can get to work with the iPhone 5S? I want a headset that is not earbuds but actually fits over your ears or behind your head. To be clear, I don't want anything that goes inside my ears. I have heard of the Aftershokz bl

RE: Turning pages in the kindle app with a braille display

2014-05-26 Thread Nicki keck
Yep on the front of the display, not on the top but on the front, your right rocker will do it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kimberly Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 4:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Turning pages

Re: keyboard questions

2014-05-26 Thread Dennis Long
ok let's try the first question. is there a way to know when the battery of the keyboard battery is going dead? can you use it while charging? - Original Message - From: "Ioana Gandrabur" To: Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 7:44 PM Subject: Re: keyboard questions Hi, Not sure I unde

Re: Hang up calls

2014-05-26 Thread Cornelius
I am using the 5S as well. usually I can’t do that and I have to wait for the other party to hang up or unlock the screen first to terminate the call. From: Joseph Hudson Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 4:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Hang up calls Hi Cornelius and Isaac, first ab

RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation

2014-05-26 Thread Lois Butterfield
Thank you. The link does work. Of course, it needs copying and pasting because of its length. I don't know how you came up with it. I guess I will just google next time instead of doing the search in applevis. I appreciate your help. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroup

Re: Hang up calls

2014-05-26 Thread Cornelius
I see. so there is no way to hang up with screen lock? From: isaac Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 4:05 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: Isaac Hebert Subject: Re: Hang up calls I think you have to unlock the screen first before you can do that. isaac isaac.heb...@gmail.com Skype gold_wildcat

Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS

2014-05-26 Thread Johnna Simmons
What are the keys to activitate the vo Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2014, at 6:01 PM, Robert Doc Wright > wrote: > > Other commands to append to the list given. > > to move to the top or bottom of the page control+up or down arrow > to change pages option right or left arrow > status bar

Locking orientation on a new iPhone

2014-05-26 Thread Mary Otten
Hi all, I just got a new iPhone 5s. And I noticed that when I open the mail app, orientation changes to landscape. I don't want that. And I can't remember how to lock orientation. It used to be that you did it with the button on the side of the phone, but that does not work now. I have looked ar

Re: keyboard cases question

2014-05-26 Thread Dennis Long
do they make this case for the I phone? what case is it? do you have any indication the case battery is about to die? - Original Message - From: "Alan Paganelli" To: Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 12:13 PM Subject: Re: keyboard cases question I am assuming your asking about the cases t

more iphone questions

2014-05-26 Thread Dennis Long
hi, are you forced to automatically update? what are the advantages of jail breaking yor phone? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of

profile app for i phone

2014-05-26 Thread Dennis Long
hi, is there a profile app that will allow you to use different profiles? these profiles will be triggered by different things. I would have ability to change volume of ring tone etc. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this l

RE: Weather Channel App

2014-05-26 Thread todd patkus
All: This disappoints me a little. Under ADA regulations, companies are legally required to make their products, including apps ACCESSIBLE, not only for hearing-blind, but also for DEAFBLIND! If I were whoever the person having this issue, I would have shown the fat heavy book under my righ

re: What To Do If You Are Recieving Unwanted iMessages

2014-05-26 Thread todd patkus
Mark, I well understand what you are talking about. First of all, this is NOT new. Issues like this still exist; not all have been resolved. There will always be loopholes! Look at junk emails/spams that pop up onPCs! Therefore, iMessages are not alone. Part of this problem is due to l

Theta Poker Pro Question

2014-05-26 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey all, Absolutely loving the Theta Poker Pro App, only thing I can't figure out which I thought I saw someone mention was that when opponents flip their cards over in a show down their is an option to have the cards read to you immediately when flipped over. I have gone through all the settin

deleting contacts

2014-05-26 Thread Raggedy Ann
I can't find where to delete a contact on my 5C IPhone. Can someone please tell me how to do this? Thanks. Ann __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 9268 (20140109) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.

app that allows the creation of different profiles is it possible?

2014-05-26 Thread Dennis Long
hi, is there a profile app that will allow you to use different profiles? these profiles will be triggered by different things. I would have ability to change volume of ring tone etc. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list

Re: forwarding a text message

2014-05-26 Thread don bishop
I did this on my iphone 5s and sure could not locate the m button. Not sure what I might be doing wrong. Don - Original Message - From: John Panarese To: viphone@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, May 24, 2014 8:30 am Subject: Re: forwarding a text message > > >Yes, double tap and

Editing part of my message

2014-05-26 Thread Cornelius
Hi all, I am typing quite a long message on my phone, and I need to go to a certain part to edit back what i‘ve type. How do I do that? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any qu

RE: Missing emails from exchange account

2014-05-26 Thread Grant Hardy
If this is indeed a Microsoft Exchange server that you are connecting to, then with the proper credentials, you should be able to connect Outlook 2007 directly to the Exchange server. If you do this, mail can be pushed to your phone and your PC at the same time and both the phone and the PC will ha

RE: factory reset anyone?

2014-05-26 Thread Grant Hardy
Hi Crystal, I'll CC this message to you as well as sending it to the list, since I just re-subscribed yesterday so I doubt my message will make it to the list for a while. Did Apple Support get you to run any remote diagnostics when you talked to them on the phone? There are remote diagnostics

Re: Typing On The iPhone's OnScreen Keyboard

2014-05-26 Thread RobH.
Well, I use mBraille and make less errors, pecularities of the app aside, and do manage quicker and usually more reliably; though it does mean keep sapping between apps. There's a new one, perkinput or something, but it still involves swapping between apps. I'll have to practice thumbs, thou

Re: Typing On The iPhone's OnScreen Keyboard

2014-05-26 Thread RobH.
Once, I took an oordinary screen protector, took some rough measurements, then folded the protector to form a straight crease across, before peeling off the backing and fitting it. The thing now is I have one reference line, and after a little experimentation and use, found how the things I ne

RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Lois, Doing a Goodle search for "Fitbit Flex on applevis.com" did result in some Applevis links, but I checked out some others and found the following which claims to be an audio demo of the Fitbit Flex with voiceover. Here is the link: http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/2014/05/02/demo-of-the-fit

RE: factory reset anyone?

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Steve, If as Crystal said her phone sat there with the screen locked the brightness would make no difference. When the screen is locked any backlighting is turned off. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Sund