RE: How can I downgrade back to seven point 1 point two

2014-09-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Jerry, I was the one who posted instructions about how to downgrade on Sunday. I can say for sure it was still working on Sunday, but I don't know if it still works now since at some point Apple stops signing the firmware file for iOS 7.1.2 and once that happens downgrading is no longer possibl

RE: Creating ringtones from songs with iTunes

2014-09-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Eve, If you don’t have a “Create AAC version”: in the context menu that is most likely because you have set your encoder to encode in MP3. You would open iTunes and check Edit, Preferences and in the General tab go to Import. Check your encoder settings, you should set to the iTunes Plus

RE: Money Reader

2014-09-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Anna, I unfortunately don't have a solution, but Lois just reported the same issue with an iPhone 5 a few days ago. By now she has an iPhone 6 where money reader works perfectly and many people responded to her thread including myself saying they are having no issues with money reader working o

RE: Apple Accessibility

2014-09-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hello Jonathan, Sorry, I should have specified that I was trying this with Windows, Internet Explorer (and Firefox) and Jaws. I think you mentioned before on the testers list that it works OK with Safari, but while I love my iPhone, I don’t yet own a Mac. I am also no slouch when it comes to

Re: Bending iPhone?

2014-09-24 Thread RobH.
i'll be interested to know how much the Otterbox case is out there at, for the 6 and 6+. But yes, I was on the BBC news and they were running it, had pictures too, so it is not without basis. Rh. - Original Message - From: "Rose Combs" To: Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 12:31 AM

RE: Bending iphones?

2014-09-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, they deo exist, but keyboards are relatively simple devices, they don’t have touch screens, WiFi and cellular modems or complicated circuits and processors and so on. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Wednesday, September

RE: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Michael, You know it’s no longer there, at least not until tomorrow or Friday or maybe even as long as Monday or Tuesday. I’m sure Apple will re-release this update after it is fixed, why not just ignore it and get on with things? Is it that big a deal? I came home tonight to almost 150 m

RE: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Have you rebooted your phone? I read about the update this morning, I checked on my phone and it was right there asking me to download and install. Since I never install any updates before doing a few precautionary steps, by the time I had done them (less than 10 minutes later and after a Reset Al

RE: THE EMAIL BUG IS GONE!!!

2014-09-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I guess this is one of these sometimes there and sometimes not there bugs. I read quite a few posts from people who say they have this issue, but it never has been a problem for me on my 5S and that was the case throughout the entire beta cycle with every beta version from Beta 1 to Beta 5 and t

RE: How can I downgrade back to seven point 1 point two

2014-09-24 Thread Jerry Mader
How do I check the archives? I'm not sure how to do that. Thanks in advance. Sorry for asking a question that was already brought up on the list. I wasn't able to see half of my email because I have been having trouble with my computer so half of my emails had to be zapped. I just now got it worki

Re: Texting withoud i message

2014-09-24 Thread Harry Bell
Or buying her an iphone for her birthday! > On 24 Sep 2014, at 22:25, Rob wrote: > > OK, > It seems that you have 2 options, > 1 turn off iMessage before sending to that person, > or > 2. enable the option to send a text if iMessage is not available. > When I try to text someone and they are

A question about the health app.

2014-09-24 Thread Cathy
Hi: I have an i-phone 5 and am running the 8.0 version, and I was working in the health app. It says that this can be activated from the lock screen, but I do not see a button to use this app when the screen is locked. It is say that this is turned on, so what else do I do to be able to use t

RE: why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Well, I am so glad I saw this coming based on last year's experience. That's why I didn't upgrade yet and why I probably will wait at least to the release of 8.1. Ron & Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sharonda Green

Re: Speak messages on locked screen?

2014-09-24 Thread David Chittenden
Go to settings, general, accessibility, VoiceOver, and switch on speak notifications. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 25 Sep 2014, at 13:58, Brian Fischler wrote: > > Sorry to disappoint you, you are not special, as I a

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, and I have seen similar things from just about every large company out there. In fact, I have seen similar things from most businesses. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 25 Sep 2014, at 08:52, Russ Kiehne wrote: > >

Re: why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Sharonda Greenlaw
Well, while I don't disagree with you about what happened today, Apple and IOS 8 aren't complete crap, because despite the bugs, many of us upgraded to this. And most folks, while they're talking smack will still stay with Apple. And when they get it right, which you know they will, will fall in lo

RE: why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Sharonda, Maybe Apple is not complete crap but, in view of what they pulled today, its making people wonder if the extra money they pay for an Apple product is really worth it. They seem to have completely abused the confidence of their customers by letting down their quality control which, in

RE: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread Neal Ewers
This is not a complaint, just an observation. I know lots of companies that tie the release of their next version to a particular time of year, and if it's not ready, well it just may go out anyway. I'm guessing that there are a lot of mid level workers at apple who likely knew this was not rea

RE: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Neal, I think that Apple is trying so hard to satisfy the people who are impatient that they are cranking out the updates too fast and don't have time to properly check them. Having seen what has happened last year and this year also, I still think that they feel that timing to put out the new

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Len Burns
I wouldn't go so far as saying it's a piece of crap, but what does concern me has been a recent pattern of poor quality assurance. Some problems with iOS 7 were fixed, and some we just learn to live with. Apple has the appearance of a company that is pushing things out the door entirely too quic

Re: I say that you should go for it - Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-24 Thread Gail the U. S. Male
LOL! funny charles. of course, the person meant KNFB reader. - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 10:37 PM Subject: Re: I say that you should go for it - Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions Probably on on

RE: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
John, If you remember, the very same thing happened with the IOS 7 and the iPhone 4. Apple said it would work but it turned out very slow and crashing. It did end up working very well when they cleaned out the bugs. I suspect the same thing will happen here. Ron & Danvers -Original Messa

RE: Sending Audio In A Text.

2014-09-24 Thread Jim Ruby
You can also rase it to your hear to talk, then pull phone away and it will send, at least it does this on the 5s. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 4:37 PM To: viphone@googlegr

Re: Speak messages on locked screen?

2014-09-24 Thread Dave Mitchel
I think it is because you are special, and because of that I too am special! it is a feature I miss and also cannot get it to work on my 5! -Original Message- From: Anna Byrne Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 11:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Speak messages on locked sc

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Brian Fischler
Wow David if that is true that is hilarious. What the heck is going on at Apple and when did they become such a clown company? LOL. On Sep 24, 2014, at 10:25 PM, David Chittenden wrote: > Actually, the update is not planned for release until next week. An Apple > engineer accidentally set it to

RE: Knfb reader and whole pages?

2014-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, It should say all 4 sides are visible. If you can't get that, try holding your camera a bit higher. Ron & Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jenifer Barr Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 9:23 AM To: iPhone Li

Re: Speak messages on locked screen?

2014-09-24 Thread Brian Fischler
Sorry to disappoint you, you are not special, as I am having the problem to, and I think the notifications not being spoken in the lock screen but hearing the notification sound is one of the many many many bugs with VO in IOS8. On Sep 24, 2014, at 2:56 PM, Anna Byrne wrote: > I O S 8. I hear

Re: iCloud

2014-09-24 Thread Billy Maynard
hi, Thanks for all your responces. Sometimes sadly I'm not clear as to what I'm trying to accomplish. I know but, getting it accross sometimes fails. Thank you all for your time and help. I hate to really get a 6+ running ios 8 consitering problums people have but, verizon is only honouri

new to this list

2014-09-24 Thread Pam Berman
Hello All! My name is Pam, I'm totally blind & use voiceover exclusively. A friend just told me about this list. I have some questions. #1. What's the V for in the name of this list? Voiceover? #2. I've got a 2 year old IPhone 4S with Sprint & am thinking of upgrading. Do you recommend: A.

Re: Creating ringtones from songs with iTunes

2014-09-24 Thread Eve
Hello, I have been trying to put ringtones on my IPhone for about a week now. I’ve tried the instruction in an e-mail and I can’t figure out a couple of things. First: When I get to the part about creating an AAC version, those settings are unavailable to me. Second, I’ve also tried creating th

Re: Apple Accessibility

2014-09-24 Thread Isaac Hebert
I have also wrote to apple accessibility about the numbers sticking when dialing a phone number in to the keypad. Isaac Hebert hebertisaa...@gmail.com On Sep 24, 2014, at 10:23 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > Hi, > I can confirm what you said. I also reported a bug to Apple Accessibility and >

Re: IOS 8 and Phone Calls

2014-09-24 Thread Isaac Hebert
No I haven't had any problems herring people on phone calls. Isaac Hebert hebertisaa...@gmail.com On Sep 24, 2014, at 11:02 AM, Blind Treasures wrote: > Is anyone having issues with hearing people when making or receiving calls > on their IPhone 5S? Several times since upgrading to IOS 8 I ma

Money Reader

2014-09-24 Thread Anna Byrne
In iOS 8, Looktel Money Reader does not turn on the camera light in order to see a bill. VoiceOver says "Money reader running," but nothing happens after that. it asked permission to access the camera, and I gave it. Settings says it is using the back facing camera, which is what I expected.

Speak messages on locked screen?

2014-09-24 Thread Anna Byrne
I O S 8. I hear a notification tone when I get a message with my screen locked, but the message is not spoken as it was in IOS 7. In Accessibility there is an item that says 'speak messages always'; but it doesn't speak when the screen is locked. Is this true for everyone, or am I just speci

Re: Knfb reader and whole pages? and new member!

2014-09-24 Thread Colin Matthews
Hi! OK depending on how Jennifer, is trying to take the picture! It might be the setting for field of view is set on Landscape and Jennifer, is putting the item and phone in portrait! So I was wondering if changing the setting to Portrait will help Jennifer, and others having bad results in that

RE: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Congratulations on your patience. You have to be an angel to have your phone crash 10 to 15 times a day and still not regret upgrading to IOS 8 I wish I had your patience Ron & Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Bending iphones?

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
I've never been in an auto accident, but that won't stop me from wearing a seat belt. Same goes for a motor cycle helmet when 4-wheeling or dirt biking through the desert near the Colorado river. Same for getting my iPhone into a case. Common sense tells me that protection may be needed, and

Re: I say that you should go for it - Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Probably on one side or the other of a door. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Kerri To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 5:27 PM Subject: Re: I s

Re: How can I downgrade back to seven point 1 point two

2014-09-24 Thread Lori Dent
Hi all, I'm still using my iPhone 5 and still running ios 7.12. I will not update to ios 8 do to all the major bugs in ios 8. I will wait until the bugs in ios 8 are fixed and the next update will come out. Hopefully by then all the major bugs in ios 8 won't be in ios 8.1. Lori and the Gipp

Re: How can I downgrade back to seven point 1 point two

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Check the archives of the list. Instructions were given not all that long ago. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Jerry Mader To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, Sept

Re: One way Apple could better test its products

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
One day?? That would be nowhere near long enough. How well were you able to use the iPhone after 1 day? I think that a good source of information on testing would be the people who take calls on the phone number that especially for those who are handicapped. I'm thinking that they would hav

RE: One way Apple could better test its products

2014-09-24 Thread Neal Ewers
Hi, I did not write that message in response to any previous messages about 8.1 or 8.0. Just thought it would be a good idea. And yes, you're right about the accessibility team. But I bet there are people at Apple who have no clue what it is like to use their products as a person with a disability.

Re: One way Apple could better test its products

2014-09-24 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hi Neil, that is what the Apple accessibility department for. I know that they are a small team that is why they asked people like them to fix bugs. They go on with voiceover. In this case, it was not a voice over issue that was causing the problem. It was a service issue if you want to read all

Re: My iPhone 6+ is here and it is HUGE and THIN!

2014-09-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I think the speaker sounds a bit better. John Diakogeorgiou > On Sep 24, 2014, at 6:25 PM, Annie Skov Nielsen > wrote: > > Hi. > > What about the speaker is that the same as earlier models or has it been > improved. > > Best regards Annie. >> Den 24/09/2014 kl. 20.01 skrev Cheryl Homiak : >

One way Apple could better test its products

2014-09-24 Thread Neal Ewers
Perhaps Apple employees should have to spend a day with blindfolds on using VoiceOver. I don't mean that sarcastically, but I do remember when Microsoft touted Internet Explorer as being able to be operated totally with keyboard shortcuts without touching the mouse. I know, it's not the same thi

Re: Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)

2014-09-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I think that you will find the 6 more comfortable than you think. It is very comfortable anc easy to use with two hands. John Diakogeorgiou > On Sep 24, 2014, at 10:39 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > So, you don't find all that extra tapping to be kind of a pain in the > backside? I guess that's go

Re: Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)

2014-09-24 Thread Mary Otten
So, you don't find all that extra tapping to be kind of a pain in the backside? I guess that's good. It does seem rather inefficient. Not that they have a choice. I don't have a better suggestion, except for perhaps they might consider making another phone the size of the fives when the 5S is no

Re: iCloud

2014-09-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Yes John Diakogeorgiou > On Sep 24, 2014, at 10:20 PM, Billy Maynard wrote: > > hi again, > > I'll be trading in my old phone and probly reseting it to factory settings. > if I log into Icloud using hte id I use for my 4s after reseting it Would my > contacts and bookmarks stay in icloud

IPod nano 5th generation not being recognized by windows

2014-09-24 Thread Jen Colley
Hi I recently got an iPod nano 5th generation. I’ve managed to connect it once initially to my windows 7 computer. After that though, upon plugging it in, I get a message saying that windows cannot recognize this device. How do I fix this problem so my iPod will always connect. Jen --

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread David Chittenden
Actually, the update is not planned for release until next week. An Apple engineer accidentally set it to public. Apple has already withdrawn the update once they discovered the error. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 25

Re: 8.1?

2014-09-24 Thread Charles Rivard
8.1 is not available. The one that was accidentally released today was pulled shortly after due to incompletion. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: "Olivia Norman" To: Sent: Wednesd

Re: Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)

2014-09-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
This feature works well. Iwould not worry about future products. John Diakogeorgiou > On Sep 24, 2014, at 7:08 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Hi all, > I am really curious how people react to this article. I have a 5S, which I > love. But operating the phone one-handed is very, very important to me

Re: iCloud

2014-09-24 Thread Billy Maynard
hi again, I'll be trading in my old phone and probly reseting it to factory settings. if I log into Icloud using hte id I use for my 4s after reseting it Would my contacts and bookmarks stay in icloud if I don't erase them? As far as a incripted backup I really don't use itoons well. I'm u

RE: 8.1?

2014-09-24 Thread Scott Erichsen
8.1 is not out. 8.01 was released earlier today but pulled due to problems. SO yes, your software is up to date. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman Sent: Thursday, 25 September 2014 11:46 AM To: viphone@googlegrou

Re: Sending Audio In A Text.

2014-09-24 Thread Kathy Brandt
Well, when I've tried to put a subject line in an audio message after I put in my subject, you only get the iMessage option. Conversely, you can't do an audio message and then try to get back to the subject line; it's not happening. On Sep 24, 2014, at 6:10 PM, Anthony Vece wrote: Neither do

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread Mickey Quenzer
Hello allI found the following on Facebook. Basically don't update to the latest iOS 8.1. Here's the link! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10204496318545736&id=1623042232 *** Mickey Quenzer *** *** Assistive Technology Training And Consulting Services LLC *** *** We

Re: 8.1?

2014-09-24 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hello Olivia, it was pulled because somebody had accidentally hit the submit button. It wasn't supposed to come out to the public till next week. In court until one of the engineers day helps develop. On Sep 24, 2014, at 8:45 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: > Where is 8.1? > Just went to settings and

8.1?

2014-09-24 Thread Olivia Norman
Where is 8.1? Just went to settings and was told my software is up to date. My phone didn't see any new software. Thoughts? Olivia Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If y

Fwd: Problem with pdf files

2014-09-24 Thread denise avant
The problem I reported with respect to Alex and pdf files in Ibooks seems spsecific to Alex. I switched to Samantha and I did not hear the objct replacement character at the end of every page. I am running 8.0 but I guess there has been an update, which I will try to see if that solves the probl

Update on answering calls with iPad

2014-09-24 Thread Jennie Facer
Hi, Ok! Here it is. When I turn hand off off and on again, sometimes it works. You don't have to do it with a person with an iDevice. It will work with landlines and other phone users. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to make this work all of the time? Jenn

Re: text notifications stopped working

2014-09-24 Thread Debbie Worstman
Check your do not disturb settings, this was happening to my friend. She had to turn do not disturb off. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2014, at 5:33 PM, Jed Barton wrote: > > Hey guys, > > OK, something does not make sense here. I am not getting any notifications > for text sounds. I up

why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Sharonda Greenlaw
Personally, I believe the subject should be changed. iOS is not complete crap. It may not have all of the bugs worked out, but it is not complete crap. That's just one person's opin ion. Sharonda Sent from my mobile device; please excuse all mistakes > On Sep 24, 2014, at 5:39 PM, Christopher

I CAN RUN ALEX FASTER WITH THE 8.01 UPGRADE!!!

2014-09-24 Thread Anthony Vece
Hi Everyone; As the subject line says, I can run Alex faster with the 8.1 upgrade. And, when I use the touch-typing mode, the timing between the letters is longer. It seems to be more forgiving. Anthony Sent from my AT&T iPhone 5s! -- The following information is important for all members

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Jim Fettgather
Russ, I would sure like to know how you work around the Safari bug with Voiceover and IOS 8. Thanks. -- 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 runnin

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I don't think it's exclusive to people running IOS 8 on the 4S. Brian for example, who started this thread, said he's running IOS 8 on his 5s. On 09/24/2014 09:09 AM, John Diakogeorgiou wrote: It seems to me that the people who are having crashing problems with IOS 8 are those with 4s's. It's v

Re: IOS 8.01, Voiceover and Safari Bug Still Present

2014-09-24 Thread Jim Fettgather
I have not yet experienced any cellular instability or connection problems--at least, so far. Will there be an update to the update? -Original Message- From: matthew dyer Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 6:11 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IOS 8.01, Voiceover and Safa

text notifications stopped working

2014-09-24 Thread Jed Barton
Hey guys, OK, something does not make sense here. I am not getting any notifications for text sounds. I upgraded this afternoon, the messages are coming in I can see them in messages, but no sound is playing for texts. This makes no sense. I have literally changed nothing. Any ideas? --

Re: Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)

2014-09-24 Thread Kathy Metters
Hello I am loving my iPhone six. I use it one handed all the time. Touching the home button twice, bring all icons towards the bottoms of the screen. My annoying problems are all with iOS 8! Katie Lady Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Hi all, > I am re

RE: Bending iPhone?

2014-09-24 Thread Rose Combs
Yes, actually I saw a keyboard one could roll up, It was strange and I did not feel that comfortable typing on it but then, I use a standard keyboard all day long at work so, those with small keys or oddly placed keys are not my friends. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@go

RE: I say that you should go for it - Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-24 Thread Rose Combs
I will and I have the money, it will be done before I discuss remodeling the kitchen, or moving again. BTW, I used Talking Goggles to assure myself that my oven was set where I wanted it, it took a bit to get the result but much better than guessing and getting it wrong. -Original Mes

RE: KNFB reader rocks!

2014-09-24 Thread Rose Combs
Wow! Still using a 4S? Mine triggers the voiceover reset about 90% of the time. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Dean Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: KNFB reader roc

RE: Bending iPhone?

2014-09-24 Thread Rose Combs
When I get mine, I am getting an Otterbox for it also. I carry mine inside a pocket and clip it to the pocket about 98% of the time, want to continue doing that so I will go for the 6 rather than the plus, would live the better battery life but the size may not work with me. From: viph

RE: Maps - Location Off

2014-09-24 Thread DJ
You might also give google maps a try. It is good and it is free. DJ _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 2:11 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Maps - Location Off Only being a fe

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread Kerri
I tried to update on my iPd, no dice, tried it on the phone, the update isn't available. Well it looks like we will live in bug land for a while yet. Sent from my buggy iPhone *** When talent and skill work together u get a masterpiece; when faith and patience work together u get the Master's p

Re: IOS 8.01, Voiceover and Safari Bug Still Present

2014-09-24 Thread matthew dyer
H, You must have gotton the update just before it was pulled. Are you having issues with cellier connectivity? there was an artical regarding this so was wondering. Matthew On 09/24/2014 02:52 PM, Jim Fettgather wrote: It appears as if when you activate any link on any web page in Safari

Fwd: Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)

2014-09-24 Thread Mary Otten
Hi all, I am really curious how people react to this article. I have a 5S, which I love. But operating the phone one-handed is very, very important to me. And this writer is playing right into my fear, that in future years smaller phones won't be available. I understand why Apple is chasing the

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Russ Kiehne
The only Issue I have is with the Safari bug but I’ve found a work around until Apple fixes this issue. I have ios 8 on my ipod touch 5th generation and won’t be updating my ipad mini. From: Alex Hall Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 8:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IOS is

RE: Braille Keyboard in iOs8

2014-09-24 Thread Nicki Keck
Yeah I can't either. The podcasts make it sound so easy. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Braille Keyboard in iOs8 Yes, and no matter what I do I can't

Re: Apple Accessibility

2014-09-24 Thread Russ Kiehne
Likewise, I just received an email from them earlier today. -Original Message- From: John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 8:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple Accessibility I just wanted to tell everyone to please report bugs. Apple Accessibility is lis

RE: My iPhone 6+ is here and it is HUGE and THIN!

2014-09-24 Thread Corey Michael Cook
As some news reports seem to show I would be very careful about putting that phone in a pocket. Please get a case for it. Corey Cook Facebook: corey.coo...@gmail.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Annie Sko

How can I downgrade back to seven point 1 point two

2014-09-24 Thread Jerry Mader
I would really like to downgrade back. I'm tired of these bugs. Is there any way to do that and how would I go about doing so? Thanks Jerry Mader -- 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

Re: I say that you should go for it - Re: KNFB Reader, First Impressions

2014-09-24 Thread Kerri
where can I find knob? *** Cats know how we feel; they don't care, but they know. On Sep 24, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Charles Rivard wrote: > Everyone else thinks you would be frivolous to upgrade. The key is, and you > probably already know it, is that everyone else do not use the phone f

Re: My iPhone 6+ is here and it is HUGE and THIN!

2014-09-24 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi. What about the speaker is that the same as earlier models or has it been improved. Best regards Annie. Den 24/09/2014 kl. 20.01 skrev Cheryl Homiak : > I apologize for the cross-post but I know there are quite a few people on the > macvoiceover list who are not on the viphone list. > > Ye

Re: Apple Accessibility

2014-09-24 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Annie, interesting. What about on your iThing? Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org > On 25/09/2014, at 10:17 am, Annie Skov Nielsen > wrote: > > Hi Jonathan. > > I tried with safari, and I could not use some of the boxes where

RE: handoff

2014-09-24 Thread Steve & Shannon Cook
Where do you go to turn it off? Steve and Shannon Cook Today I married my best friend. The one that I laugh with, live for, love. October 11, 2003 -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, Septembe

Re: Apple Accessibility

2014-09-24 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi Jonathan. I tried with safari, and I could not use some of the boxes where you have to choose, with safari on my mac. Best regards Annie. Den 24/09/2014 kl. 23.03 skrev Jonathan Mosen : > Hi Siegard, I found it pretty useable if you use it with Safari though. > Jonathan Mosen > Mosen Consult

Re: Sending Audio In A Text.

2014-09-24 Thread Anthony Vece
Neither do I! Sent from my AT&T iPhone 5s! > On Sep 24, 2014, at 3:25 PM, John Panarese wrote: > > I don't personally use the subject line in messages. I would assume you > could though. > > > Take Care > > John D. Panarese > Director > Mac for the Blind > Tel, (631) 724-4479 > Email, j

Re: iCloud

2014-09-24 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Billy, yes. you can. As long as you're signed into iCloud on your old phone, your contacts etc will be there when you sign in on your new one. Also, backing up to iCloud doesn't mean that any of your available 5GB will be used for apps. It's only used for data associated with your apps. So ch

Backing Up Phone Before Getting New 6 Plus was RE: iCloud

2014-09-24 Thread Alan Lemly
Billy, I would strongly recommend that you do an encrypted backup to your computer with iTunes before getting your new 6 plus. You will also need to sync the 4S to your computer to ensure that all your apps are backed up before restoring to your new phone. I saw your later message and maybe you're

Re: compiling comprehensive bug list from IOS 8 users.

2014-09-24 Thread David
no. but it is me and my sister, who are compiling the list, and we gave her Email address, so these lists wouldn't get cluttered! - Original Message - From: "Neal Ewers" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 10:00 PM Subject: RE: compiling comprehensive bug list from IOS 8 users.

Re: Lost shortcuts on iPhone and no longer syncing

2014-09-24 Thread Jennie Facer
I had this problem too, but it resolve itself. I just tried to restart the phone, and all of a sudden they appeared again. Hope this helps. Jen TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE, BUT TO SOMENE YOU ARE THE WORLD! > On Sep 21, 2014, at 1:17 PM, Brett C. wrote: > > Hel

Fwd: IOS 8.0.1 released, maybe

2014-09-24 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hey all. I got this email from the Peal The Apple mailing list. Perhaps this will answer some questions as to why iOS8.0.1 was pulled. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook > Begin forwarded message: > > Subject: Re: IOS 8.0.1 released, maybe > Date: September 24, 2014 at 1:55:36 PM CDT > To: "Edmon

Re: iCloud

2014-09-24 Thread Billy Maynard
hi, Let me try to be more clear on hat I want. settings|icloud contacts and sefary are on. settings|icloud|storage and data avalable 5 gig of 5 gig icloud backup is of. When I get my new iPhone can I log into icloud and have my contacts and sefary bookmarks on the iPhone 6+? If not, How would

Re: Alex, where are you?

2014-09-24 Thread Cheryl Homiak
Hmmm, I haven't tried Alex on my 6+ yet but he doesn't sound fuzzy or distorted to me on my 5S. In fact, I don't really like him on the Mac but do on iOS; still do prefer Karen though. But speech and voices are such an individual thing. -- Cheryl I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. I g

Re: iCloud

2014-09-24 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Billy, if all you want is to be sure you have safeguarded your contacts, bookmarks etc, then that happens automatically as long as you're signed into iCloud. You don't need to take any other action. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mose

Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-24 Thread Brian Fischler
I hate to say it, but I am hopeful that today's IOS 8.0.1 debacle will only help VO development in the future as after today Apple has a lot of egg on its face and I guess it just goes to show that it's not only VoiceOver that is being very poorly tested, as Apple needs to really reassess its te

Re: Bending iphones?

2014-09-24 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Absolutely, at least under law in my country, if the phone bends when the phone is being used within normal parameters, Apple will have to give me a new one. It's not legal here to sell a product that's not fit for purpose. Will still not use it with a case. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindn

Re: iCloud

2014-09-24 Thread Billy Maynard
hello again, I don't wanna backup the full phone. I only have 5 gig free. the phone has more than that if I back up everything. I just want the contacts and sefary bookmarks backed up. like I said they're on but, under storage and data icloud backup isn't on.since the cloud says 5 g

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread Yolanda
It has been pulled now due to fp problems. On 9/24/2014 3:27 PM, Jonathan Mosen wrote: Hi Neal, this update was being tested internally even before 8.0 was put in the hands of the public. It also went out to carriers. But developers didn't get it, which is standard practice. The next release d

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Neal, this update was being tested internally even before 8.0 was put in the hands of the public. It also went out to carriers. But developers didn't get it, which is standard practice. The next release developers are likely to test will be 8.1, rather than an update to 8.0. Today's developme

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