RE: MSS hardware accessory stand & EZwazes: mobile delivery service — anything/everything…

2014-07-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Kevin, You seem to be tied in with this Mobile Scanning Solution and I just thought I point out that while this accessory sounds interesting and I listened to both the Youtube and Audio Boo presentation, it would go a long way for me if the presenter at least introduced himself and his te

MSS hardware accessory stand & EZwazes: mobile delivery service — anything/everything…

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Re: How do I download a purchased NBP book into VoiceDream?

2014-07-05 Thread Teresa Cochran
Thanks, Richard. That explains it. I didn't realize there were formats other than Braille for NBP books. Now I know. :) Teresa "We're made of star stuff."--Carl Sagan > On Jul 5, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Richard Turner wrote: > > You can choose a variety of download formats from NBP, including word

Re: How do I download a purchased NBP book into VoiceDream?

2014-07-05 Thread Richard Turner
You can choose a variety of download formats from NBP, including word and DAISY. But, yes, if it was a BRF file, that wouldn't work. So long as the URL points directly to a compatible file type, it works every time. It would not work with an e-x-e file, but it will work with word, html, txt, dais

Re: How do I download a purchased NBP book into VoiceDream?

2014-07-05 Thread Teresa Cochran
Well, I apologize. It appears I'm wrong. I'll have to do some more research of my own. Teresa "We're made of star stuff."--Carl Sagan > On Jul 5, 2014, at 8:19 PM, "Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D." > wrote: > > You, sir, are a genius! > > I am speechless. > > Can you explain what these steps

Re: How do I download a purchased NBP book into VoiceDream?

2014-07-05 Thread Richard Turner
There are those who would disagree with you, but I'm glad I could help. First, the pass-through gesture (the double-tap and hold) provides a way to do a gesture that bypasses VoiceOver. A sighted iDevice user can simply hold a finger on the screen and have the options pop up, like copy, define,

Re: How do I download a purchased NBP book into VoiceDream?

2014-07-05 Thread Teresa Cochran
There may be two problems with this method. I looked in Voice Dream help when I had a problem with an executable file. It looks like executable files are not processed by VDR. The browser works similarly to Safari Reader. It extracts the text from a page. Smart mode strips extraneous material f

RE: apple care often wrong (cont.)

2014-07-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi David, First of all, it sounds as if they started the process of downloading the 7.1.2 update and that you walked out before this was complete. Maybe I misunderstood you, but if this is the case then I can only say that I would never interrupt an iOS update hoping it would finish later with

RE: Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Debbie, You are correct, downloading some apps is not such a big deal as long as it's not more than a couple of dozen. You could always check to see if the apps are in your library and, if so, just hook up your new phone, check the Apps radio button and then go to your list of apps, check th

RE: How do I download a purchased NBP book into VoiceDream?

2014-07-05 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
You, sir, are a genius! I am speechless. Can you explain what these steps you have outlined do? I never, never, never would have figured that out. Many, many thanks. Keith From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, July 05, 201

Re: How do I download a purchased NBP book into VoiceDream?

2014-07-05 Thread Richard Turner
Try instead of clicking on the download link, do the double tap and hold and when you hear the tones, lift your finger and do a one finger flick right until you get to copy and double tap. Then, open Voice Dream, and double tap on add, then on web browser. Turn the rotor to edit, and flick down o

Re: apple care often wrong (cont.)

2014-07-05 Thread Andy Baracco
There are some blind people working in the stores, but in general I agree with the sentiment expressed below. I know some folks who always complain about poor customer service, but when I have dealt with some of the same entities, I have had a much different experience. Andy From: Anthony Vece

finding the settings option using the xm radio app from the i phone

2014-07-05 Thread Terri Elliott
I'm trying to locate the settings option from the sirius xm app. I'm using the iphone 4 s and the iphone 5 s. I can't find it with Seri and the voice over feature. If anyone has any ideas as to how I can find this option please let me know. Thanks. Terrie -- The following information is

Re: apple care often wrong (cont.)

2014-07-05 Thread Anthony Vece
Cheryl; I agree completely! Anthony Sent from my iPhone 5s! > On Jul 5, 2014, at 8:42 PM, Cheryl Homiak wrote: > > Cheryl > I -- 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 questi

Re: apple care often wrong (cont.)

2014-07-05 Thread Cheryl Homiak
I do just want to say that I have had some very considerate, kind, accurate and helpful support from Apple Care. This is not to ignore the fact that there can be and are problems but I would like to say: "Apple Care is also often right". At least in my experience. > -- > Cheryl > I tried and

Re: apple care often wrong (cont.)

2014-07-05 Thread Anthony Vece
If you are diplomatic and, you invest the same amount of time and emotion that you want to be treated with, you can usually get people to understand. Sent from my iPhone 5s! > On Jul 5, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Scott Berry wrote: > > this is why it is so important to have blind people working as spe

Re: apple care often wrong (cont.)

2014-07-05 Thread Anthony Vece
If you are diplomatic and, you invest the same amount of time and emotion that you want to be treated with, you can usually get people to understand. Sent from my iPhone 5s! > On Jul 5, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Scott Berry wrote: > > this is why it is so important to have blind people working as spe

Re: apple care often wrong (cont.)

2014-07-05 Thread Scott Berry
this is why it is so important to have blind people working as special agents for Pete for people like yourself who are totally blind currently there are none and I am hoping to make a change in that Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2014, at 14:58, David Gross wrote: > > Previously I promised

Re: AccessNote is now free - this is not a limited time offer

2014-07-05 Thread Danney Yates
Unable to find Access Note in ap store. Danny Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2014, at 3:13 AM, Christopher Hallsworth > wrote: > > Have you tried tapping on iPad apps button and then tap iPhone apps button in > the pop-up that appears? > > Christopher Hallsworth > Student at the Hadley Sc

How do I download a purchased NBP book into VoiceDream?

2014-07-05 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Hi, I successfully ordered from my iPhone this afternoon a bookd from National Braille Press. The book is in the MyDownLoads page. When I click the link for the book, I only get clicks for minutes, but nothing happens. Mys sighted daughter tells me there's a swirling symbol that disappears afte

RE: Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Debbie Downey
HI Sieghard, Well, I decided to hook the old IPhone up to ITunes and sync the apps and then did another encrypted back. I then hooked up the new IPhone to ITunes and did a restore from backup and everything is now fine. I only had to log into 1 of my apps. Thank you very much for putting th

Re: Can't find AccessNote

2014-07-05 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, It's best to press return or the search button once you put in your term. The suggested results that come up before you do this are unreliable. Here's a link to the app. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/accessnote/id591287188?mt=8 HtH, Teresa "We're made of star stuff."--Carl Sagan > On Ju

Re: Can't find AccessNote

2014-07-05 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hello, I inputted it as 2 words and had it come up with no problems. This is to confirm Alan's post. Cheers, Eileen Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2014, at 9:18 AM, "Fred Olver" wrote: > > I was able to find it with no problem. > > Fred Olver > - Original Message - From: "Larry Lu

mlb at bat and gameday audio on pc

2014-07-05 Thread David Gross
Now that I have had to do one reset and reload apps to my Iphone 4s, I am having a problem with the mlb at bat app and it's link to mlb gameday audio on my pc. The gameday audio page keeps giving me a prompt to enable cookies. Yes, it is obvious that I am not very computer literate. I called ml

apple care often wrong (cont.)

2014-07-05 Thread David Gross
Previously I promised an update on my ongoing issues with apple care support. First I want to point out that every phone conversation I have is with the special disabilities cue at the 877-204-3930. I had my in store appointment/diagnostic with my Iphone 4s on Wednesday 7/2/14. Original issue was

Re: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Alex Hall
I find them far less comfortable, but of course that is subjective. I agree that the construction is much more solid, and the sound bleed is much less than in the first generation. If you can try them before buying, or at least secure a deal where you can return them after a bit of testing if yo

Re: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Andy Baracco
The original model was not durable. I went through 2 sets because eventually the housing just started cracking. The electronics were located in the back, and the occasional flexing of the housing would break the connections, and you would lose audio on one side. Also, the audio bleed was terribl

Re: NFL Audiopass

2014-07-05 Thread Andy Baracco
I don't think that is the name of the mobile app. Try NFL mobile. Andy -Original Message- From: Alan Paganelli Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 8:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NFL Audiopass Ok I think this is the problem. I'm with AT&T and typed NFL Audio Pass in the

Charging Case For I phone 5c

2014-07-05 Thread clarence carter
I am having difficulty finding a charging case for my I-phone 5c. I am looking for something that will continuously charge the phone as long as it has power. I used to have one for my I-phone 4, but the company does not make them for the "5c". Right now I am using a charging bank. It works,

Re: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Alex Hall
My mistake. As far as I know, you can't get the original Bluez, so when you asked about the $40 difference, I assumed you meant between the $100 blues 2 and the $60 M2. I wrote up a review of the Bluez 2, with a section comparing them to the first generation, here: http://www.applevis.com/review

Re: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Kimberly
That was what I was asking, yes. I have a pair of wired Bose earphones that I love. But they aren't practical for walking. I want earphones that don't block my ears and are wireless. Sent from Kimber's iPhone > On Jul 5, 2014, at 3:13 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > I thought Kimber was

RE: Fit Bit Zip

2014-07-05 Thread Lynda Ingraham
Hi Sieghard, I was just able to get the Zip paired with my phone and set-up on my computer. I wound up setting the Zip up online. I do have a bt keyboard but it was not in the area or turned on. A little note about Tap Tap See. Absolutely one of the best apps I have ever gotten. Initially the

Re: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I thought Kimber was asking about the difference between the Bluez and the Bluez 2, but I could be wrong. I can't speak to the difference myself since I have the Bluez, and I haven't seen the Bluez 2. On 07/05/2014 01:06 PM, Alex Hall wrote: The two are going to work the same, the only differe

RE: accessible Journal app

2014-07-05 Thread DJ
This app was free just a few days ago. I've had it for quite some time so I don't know if it's still free today or not. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of SSEric Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 1:36 PM To: viphone@googlegroup

RE: AccessNote is now free - this is not a limited time offer

2014-07-05 Thread DJ
You can install iPhone apps on your iPad. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 4:45 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: AccessNote is now free - this is not a limited time o

RE: Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Debbie Downey
HI Sieghard, I didn't sync the apps with ITunes at the same time that I did the encrypted backup; however, I had synced them prior to that date. I believe that when I hooked up my new phone to ITunes it asked something about transferring the ID to this phone and I think we said yes to that. May

RE: Fit Bit Zip

2014-07-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Linda, Do you happen to have a Bluetooth keyboard paired with your phone? If so then the onscreen keyboard is hidden unless you press the appropriate button on your Bluetooth keyboard or turn it off. This is the first thing to come to my mind. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message-

Re: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Alex Hall
The two are going to work the same, the only difference between the Sport and the Bluez is that the latter are wireless. Both have media playback controls, both require charging, both use bone conduction. If not having cables is something you'd find worth $40, then go for it (personally, I love

Fit Bit Zip

2014-07-05 Thread Lynda Ingraham
Hi Everyone, I am having problems setting up the Zip. When I double tap on the edit box to enter the code from the Zip, the keyboard doesn't come up. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Thank you, Lynda -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All

Re: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Kimberly
Can you give me some idea of the differences? Is the new model worth the extra forty dollars? I want these headphones for use with a gps while walking. Thanks Sent from Kimber's iPhone > On Jul 4, 2014, at 3:13 PM, "Andy Baracco" wrote: > > Which model? if Bluetooth, they're probably the orig

Re: Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Les Kriegler
This is why I like to perform iCloud restores. Everything comes back in its proper order. Still make sense to do an iTunes backup, though. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2014, at 1:07 PM, Christopher Hallsworth > wrote: > > Yes it looks like it. I restored from an encrypted backup yesterday

Re: NFL Audiopass

2014-07-05 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Try searching for NFL Mobile. I typed this in as two words, but it didn't show up in the list of suggestions that pop up as you type. I had to double tap on the search button. Even then it wasn't at the top of the list. It shows up as NFL Mobile and the developer is NFL Enterprises. On 07/05/2

Re: Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Yes it looks like it. I restored from an encrypted backup yesterday and in my case apps were there but not set up and the settings were lost. No big deal I just set them all up again. Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 05/07/2014 12:51, Debbie D

Re: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos"

2014-07-05 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Bill, It should start and stop audio playback, voicemail playback, the stopwatch, video recording, and Voice Memos and answer and hang up the phone. It should let you take a picture and stop recording your voicemail greeting as well. That's all the actions mentioned in VoiceOver help. Best,

Re: "Hearing Aid" App - Was: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hello Bill, You might try an app called Awareness, the Headphone App, which uses the mic to give you ambient sound while listening with headphones. It's very customizable in terms of how loud a sound needs to be for the mic to be triggered. There are a couple of problems, though. It only works

Re: I can't remember the exact spelling of VoiceDreamReader

2014-07-05 Thread Caitlyn Furness
Hi, It's Voice Dream Reader. hth, Caitlyn On Jul 5, 2014, at 12:36 PM, Larry Lumpkin wrote: > Hi. I can't remember how to search for voice dream reader. Can someone help > me out, smile. Thanks. > > > Sent from my iPad > > -- > The following information is important for all members of t

Re: I can't remember the exact spelling of VoiceDreamReader

2014-07-05 Thread Larry Lumpkin
Hi. Never mind. I broke it into words and, voyla, it appeared. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 5, 2014, at 11:36 AM, Larry Lumpkin wrote: > > This message cannot be displayed because of the way it is formatted. Ask the > sender to send it again using a different format or email program. text/plai

I can't remember the exact spelling of VoiceDreamReader

2014-07-05 Thread Larry Lumpkin
Hi. I can't remember how to search for voice dream reader. Can someone help me out, smile. Thanks. Sent from my iPad -- 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 conce

RE: "Hearing Aid" App - Was: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Bill, I have an app which, I hope, can help you a lot if it still exists. It is called "Awareness". I found it in the app store about 1 year ago. Its purpose is to pick-up ambient sounds from the iPhone's microphone and send it to your earphones so, if walking with music, the ambient sound

Re: Can't find AccessNote

2014-07-05 Thread Alan Paganelli
Try spelling it as 2 words. Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played on t

Re: Can't find AccessNote

2014-07-05 Thread Fred Olver
I was able to find it with no problem. Fred Olver - Original Message - From: "Larry Lumpkin" To: Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 10:44 AM Subject: Can't find AccessNote I searched for AccessNote in the App Store and it's not coming up for me. Can anyone else find it? Sent from my

Re: NFB app?

2014-07-05 Thread Alan Paganelli
If I've missed the thread here I apologies in advance. If the point here is a money identifier for US money then try the free app put out by the US Government called EyeNote. That's spelled out as in E Y E rather then iNote. The app identifies all US denominations and tells you if it's the fa

RE: Can't find AccessNote

2014-07-05 Thread Jennie Facer
Here is the link. It is hard to find with the iPad. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/accessnote/id591287188?mt=8 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

Re: Can't find AccessNote

2014-07-05 Thread Amy Ruell
Found it without difficulty Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2014, at 11:44 AM, Larry Lumpkin wrote: > > I searched for AccessNote in the App Store and it's not coming up for me. > Can anyone else find it? > > > Sent from my iPad > > -- > The following information is important for all memb

Re: NFL Audiopass

2014-07-05 Thread Alan Paganelli
Ok I think this is the problem. I'm with AT&T and typed NFL Audio Pass in the app store search box and came up with 0 results. Now what can I try? Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HT

Can't find AccessNote

2014-07-05 Thread Larry Lumpkin
I searched for AccessNote in the App Store and it's not coming up for me. Can anyone else find it? Sent from my iPad -- 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 concern

Re: NFL Audiopass

2014-07-05 Thread Alan Paganelli
Ah! you answered my question. I'm with AT&T as well so now I know what to do. Thanks! Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll fi

Re: NFB app?

2014-07-05 Thread Russ Kiehne
And I would be interested in knowing how well this app will work with my 5th generation ipod touch or my ipad mini? I don't have an iphone. On 7/4/2014 9:17 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hi David, I assume we listened to the same recording. I did not find the presenters to be all that evasive w

RE: Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Debbie, Did you ever sync your apps with iTunes? If you didn't then iTunes wouldn't have a record as to which apps you had and how you had arranged them with respect to folders and homescreen layout. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.co

Re: Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Rob
I would do another restore. It usualy fix the problem. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2014, at 6:51 AM, "Debbie Downey" wrote: > > Hi all, > > I did an encrypted backup of my IPhone 4S and now have a new 5S. I did a > restore from encrypted backup and it did save all of my settings and >

Re: Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Gene Baroni
go to appstore and select purchased and download the apps you want from the list you will read. - Original Message - From: Debbie Downey To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 7:51 AM Subject: Question about encrypted backup and apps! Hi all, I

Question about encrypted backup and apps!

2014-07-05 Thread Debbie Downey
Hi all, I did an encrypted backup of my IPhone 4S and now have a new 5S. I did a restore from encrypted backup and it did save all of my settings and everything is exactly as it was on my 4S except that it didn't download my apps. I did the encrypted backup because it was said on this list that

Re: Aftershock headphones

2014-07-05 Thread Alex Hall
I am not sure what you mean here. There is a slight delay when using any bluetooth audio device, but that's the only VO issue I can think of. Aside from that, the Bluez work the same as chorded headphones. Can you describe the problem you have in more detail so we can try to identify what might

Re: AccessNote is now free - this is not a limited time offer

2014-07-05 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Have you tried tapping on iPad apps button and then tap iPhone apps button in the pop-up that appears? Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 04/07/2014 21:44, Alan Paganelli wrote: I tried searching for it on my iPad but it isn't coming up. Maybe