Yes, so many people want older equipment that the newer, much more feature-rich
devices never sell.
Let me take it to the personal level. I have a PACMate BX440 which I purchased
in 2005. I stopped using my PACMate in 2010 when I purchased my iPhone. It
still works, so would you like to buy
Actually, the game called Go (Japanese strategy game), also known as Waichi
(Chinese name) is a much more strategy rich game. It has also been around for a
few thousand years, and is significantly more complex than Chess.
As for Operating Systems that stand the test of time, the only one which
If you updated to 8.0.2 I would highly suggest that you also update to
8.1. It is more stable even though it also has some bugs in it.
On 11/8/14, Gail the U. S. Male gailcrowe1...@gmail.com wrote:
you didn't update to 8.2, since this update doesn't exist yet, what you did
upgrade to, if it had
hi friends hello from this side,
i have 4s 8gb i am thinking to update it to ios 8.1but have some doubts :
1. How much space will left with me for apps and music after the fresh
installation.
2. is it useable with vo on iphone 4s?
3. other then what's app and caller id anouncing
IMHO, the phrase change for changes sake is one of those worn out
terms that people trot out when they don't like some change or don't
take the time to understand it. How many people who have used this term
with respect to iTunes 12 have Googled to find out why Apple made the
changes they did?
IOS 8.1 and VO will work on an iPhone 4S 8G. You'll need quite a bit of
free space to install IOS 8.1 (less if you use iTuens from your Mac or
PC), but once it's installed, you won't have any less space. There are
more bugs in IOS 8.1 than you listed below. There's a focus bug where in
some
That did clear up for me after 8.1.
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I am not crazy about iTunes 12 but can use it, I would prefer to have my side
bar instead of having to tab all over the place, but then some of the features
of the product I have never used. It takes more time to get something done in
my opinion and although it is accessible, it is not as easy
thanks Christopheri suppose waiting should be more senseable at
this time and we should wait for the next release by the way anybody
knows when will be the next update going to come? just curious to
know!
On 11/9/14, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote:
IOS 8.1 and VO will
Hi all,
Using an iPhone 6 and iOS 8.1, the last month I am able to see on the app is
July. This is true if I select the current issue tab or the back issues tab. I
also restored my phone from a previous backup whenI purchased it. So, there
doesn't seem to be any consistent behavior (or
Depends how many apps you use, or media you play. I'd get away with it as a
minimalist user, ubt it will be a bit of a tight fit and you'll have to
delete stuff to make room; maybe all your stuff and put it back after when
you see how much space is left. 8Ggbg is a surprise, didn't know they
on to level 65? and so on.
Best regards,
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Why change from something that works and remains stable to something that
doesn't and isn't? To me, to remain competitive, it must, first of all,
work.
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Ah, but the iPhone can do things that the Pac Mate cannot, it is more portable,
it costs less, it more often and more easily upgraded, and it works. I also
have a Pac Mate, unfortunately a BX rather than a QX. I also have an iPhone 5.
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The key, though, is that iTunes 12 works pretty well, and a work in progress.
Other upgraded software does not, especially Microsoft software. The question
remains, why produce something that does not work and do away with what does?
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I have worked with two individuals with the iphone4s and ios8.1 and the phones
are not stable with voiceover. I suggest you wait until ios8.1.1 as this update
will fix performance issues on iphone4s devices.
Regards, Feliciano
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I have IOS 8.1 on my 4S, and I don't find it unstable. There are some
bugs, but they're mostly the same bugs affecting all devices. That being
said, if you haven't updated by now, I'd still recommend waiting for IOS
8.1.1.
On 11/09/2014 08:19 AM, Feliciano G wrote:
I have worked with two
True, but iTunes 12 works. So do the follow ons to Windows XP. Change
doesn't automatically mean that it doesn't work or that it's unstable.
In fact, sometimes change is good and things actually improve over time.
On 11/09/2014 07:52 AM, Charles Rivard wrote:
Why change from something that
The major problem that I encountered with this iphone4s device is that
voiceover randomly turned off and on. Sometimes, a hard reset even had to be
done to bring back voiceover. This was also a problem on the iPhone 5, but iOS
8.1 fix that on the iPhone 5.
Regards, Feliciano
Like
Interesting, mine has the October issue. The only thing I found, using my ipad
mini, I don’t have the option to install it. I have it on my ipod touch.
From: Les Kriegler
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 1:43 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: AccessWorld App Problem
Hi Tom,
I'm
Hi mark,
Since I had not been using this app, I down loaded it again and found your same
issue.
I went to the settings from within the app and sent a feedback message.
Let's hope it makes a difference.
Richard
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Hi,
The last issue I could see was February, and after I reinstalled, it crashes
when I try to open it. My guess is that it can see the last issue you looked at
before the problem occurred. Maybe those who can see the October issue used the
app more recently than those who can only see older
I never had to do a hard reset to get VoiceOver back on my iPhone 4S,
but the 8.1 update definitely resolved most of the issues with VoiceOver
restarting.
On 11/09/2014 08:37 AM, Feliciano G wrote:
The major problem that I encountered with this iphone4s device is that
voiceover randomly
. I'm at level 64 right now. so if I were to play on my ipad and not the
phone would I then go on to level 65? and so on.
Best regards,
Del/Crazy Horse
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I would wait at this point for the iOS 8.1.1 release and once it comes out
check the list for a few days before upgrading and see what people have to say.
As Christopher says, 8.1.1 is supposed to address performance issues on older
devices and my guess is that it will come out in the next 3 or
As a matter of fact, many of my sighted friends much prefer iTunes 12 over
iTunes 11. So, to say it does not work as well is not to consider the number of
people who like it better. And, in addition, as some have pointed out, it works
quite well. It's just different. One thing you can be sure
Like Anna,
On my IPhone 5s running iOS 8.1 when I open the AFB AccessWorld app I see the
February 2014 issue. I usually read the monthly issues through the website and
can't remember when I used the app last. Interesting findings.
Katey
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On Nov 9, 2014, at 10:25 AM,
Are there any blind accessible Go games?
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
David Chittenden
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 3:51 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: how to sync apps with iTunes 12: why change things that worked
like in itunes
I do like iTunes 12, now that I can find out what's new in apps I am about
to upgrade. Although I do wish that the side bar be returned, I can live
without it.
My complaints about unnecessary changes, though, deal with issues such as
doing away with pull-down menus and replacing them with
Unfortunately, I have never found one.
David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
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On 10 Nov 2014, at 07:09, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
kramlinger.ke...@mayo.edu wrote:
Are there any blind accessible Go games?
From:
Hi Charles,
I haven't used the sidebar since iTunes 11 first came out because I find it
much more efficient the way it is now and especially in iTunes 12 every item
which previously was in the sidebar except the device section has shortcut keys
so in that respect iTunes 12 is as good as it has
Yes, I believe the same thing. The most part of changes that those companies
are doing, ar only to sale the idea that the company is doing something for
their customers. Windows 8 is a great example of this. Windows 8 changed
manythings. Now, those changes are needed? Those changes improved
I promised I’d post this on Thursday and Sunday but ended up going out on
Thursday so didn’t do it.
On my iPad just now, I opened NFL Mobile. Right next to the menu icon was a
number: in this case a 6 but it varies. Perhaps it’Is the number of available
games or something like that; in that
Hi all,
A visually impaired friend of mine has asked me to find out if any apple
users are having problem with the British Gas app.
My friend says that although he's downloaded it, he can't hear what the
buttons are for as voiceover just says the word button every time he goes
to a button on
That reminds me of when the New Coke came out, and then was done away
with, and the renamed Coke Classic was, and still is, sold. Research and
testing could have been done, and the whole situation would have been
avoided. And whatever happened to Windows 9?? They're jumping from 8 point
Hi. I've heard allot about the game Farkle. Allot of my friends on
Facebook are playing the game. Can someone let me know about this game
and how you go about playing the game? Thanks.
Terri
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There's a really good podcast on the game at
www.applevis.com
but, basically, it's a dice rolling game that you play against other people
using either your Android or iDevice. Actually, it's a pack of 6 different
dice games you can choose from. And the cost isn't too bad, either. It's
Hi Charles and Pablo,
I think Microsoft and Apple should hire you guys since you appear to have deep
insight in how an OS should be developed and what features it should have. The
point here is that companies don't always know how people will react to a
product. Yes, you can do focus groups
Sieghard. You're right about the shortcut keys being, for me at least, as good
as the sidebar. But here is a question you or someone might be able to help
with.
Is there a shortcut key to the My iPhone button? I raised this with Apple
disability the other day in the hopes that they would pass
Based on the size of the field of testers, especially when the software goes
out to the public for testing, shouldn't these problems be corrected before
the final product is released for sale? I know that this is the case when
it comes to computer games for the blind. The initial beta testers
And let's not forget the primary driver behind change, it requires us to
update hardware and/or software and spend more money.
Alan
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I'd still like to know how to import email accounts from an older 4S to my
newer 5S?
Thanks, RobH.
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Yes, the changes Microsoft made in Windows 8 are good, necessary and
made customers more efficient. Windows 8 was necessary for Microsoft to
start selling their tablets. It also allowed the development of the
convertible form factor which is a big advancement for people who want
to seamlessly
I don't think Microsoft ever got rid of Outlook Express. They just
renamed it to Windows Mail and then Windows Live Mail. The progression
from Outlook Express through Windows Mail and then onto Windows Live
Mail has been pretty incremental, and now you have a free email client
with a lot more
It isn't just a matter of testing and focus groups. Apple and Microsoft
have plenty of both. People are resistant to change, and even when
something is good, people will need time to adjust, and you'll have a
lot of gnashing of teeth in the meantime. Windows Seven was embraced
because Windows
Hi,
I have the same problem. Although, I cannot even find the search button anymore
on my friends list.
Thanks,
Beth
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On Nov 9, 2014, at 11:57 AM, Brian Fischler brianfisch...@me.com wrote:
Yes, Facebook rears its ugly head yet again. Yesterday, I needed to go to a
For those who think the problems with Access World is an iOS 8 problem, well, I
can confirm that it is not.
Since I was not getting the current issue, I deleted the app and re downloaded
it. Now, just like everybody else, Access World will not even open anymore.
It just crashes and takes me
The fact that text formatting is not indicated in speech or Braille is a
VoiceOver limitation. In Mac OS X, there is a VoiceOver command to speak the
text attributes at your current cursor location, and there are also other
commands involving text attributes built into VoiceOver. iOS doesn't
Hi,
There was a post last week indicating the place order button is not
working with the Amazon app. I did not see a response to the initial
inquiry. I am also unable to successfully place an order. Additionally, I am
not able to add things to my cart.
So far I have tried: turning my phone
I wrote to them and they have not responded.
On Nov 9, 2014, at 5:54 PM, Chris Chaffin cchaf...@twcny.rr.com wrote:
For those who think the problems with Access World is an iOS 8 problem, well,
I can confirm that it is not.
Since I was not getting the current issue, I deleted the app and
If you market stuff that doesn't work all that well, it'll kill a good
reputation and give birth to a bad one that might not be easily reversed.
If you put out something based on the date rather than the readiness, a lot
of people will remember what you did.
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And what that does for those with very limited incomes?
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From: Alan Lemly
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Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 3:08 PM
The weekend isn't over yet.
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From: Jessica Dail jldai...@gmail.com
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 11:04 PM
Subject: Re: AccessWorld App Problem
I wrote to them and they have not responded.
On Nov 9, 2014, at 5:54 PM, Chris Chaffin
Do a three-finger vertical flick to bring the add to cart button onto the
visible display. Find the button with one finger by moving the finger on the
screen to the button. Whilst holding the finger on the button, touch the screen
with another finger (split-tap) to activate the button. This
I personally have no problem with Windows 8. Infact, i love it, more so than
windows 7 and definitely vista. I think, part of the problem is that, people
often fear for the change are those that never experience it, and fearful to
experience it. They form some followers group, disagreeing for
Hi, all,I'm having fun playing the games on Sporcle. I find the app easier to
deal with than the website. I find Facebook sharing options available on the
site, but not in the app. Anyone know if the app supports Facebook sharing?
Barring that, is there a way to go to the game results and then
Hi Rob,
You can backup your previous phone using iTunes or iCloud, then restore that
backup to the new phone. This will transfer more than just your Email account,
as it also includes settings, messages, app data, and so on. iTunes backups are
all or nothing; you cannot control what is backed
For the native facebook for iphone app, the search function is now on the
mainpage, on the homepage, at the very top. If you type in your friends' name,
all the names on facebook will appear, with people that you are friends with
first, follow by strangers.
For native Facebook for ipad app, the
Hi,
On my iPhone 6 with IOS 8.1, I attempted to purchase an app and was taken to
the screen where I needed to enter payment information, as I'd forgottten to go
into iTunes and App Store to set that information up. I was able to enter my
card number and verification, and it apparently knew my
Hello, back in the IOS 7 days, I could move apps. into and out of folders, and
the folders themselves. I tried moving an app that I had installed back into
it's folder, and couldn't make it work. I double tap and hold, get the usual
sound, but then can't find anything else on the screen! I'm
Obviously, you have to pay attention to quality, but this is only one
factor that goes into a business decision. Unless you're writing Hello
World! you're application, system or device will have a bug in it. How
many bugs are OK before you put your release date at risk? Shipping
something late
There's a bug in IOS 8 where you can't move some apps out of the bottom
row of your home screen. Could you be running into this bug? Other than
this bug, moving apps around still works as it always has.
On 11/09/2014 08:34 PM, Gail the U. S. Male wrote:
Hello, back in the IOS 7 days, I could
My experience with this bug is that if the home screen is completely full I
can't move anything. However, I have found that if I delete an app and
there is an empty spot I can move apps around and I can then also move apps
to other screens.
So in my case it looks like the bug occurs if the
Hey Tom,
You're sure having a time with your new phone. Here is what I have assessed
with the edit field in the app store. If I search for a specific app, I am able
to clear the edit field with the clear button. However, if I do a general
search for a particular category such as solitaire, I
ok, mine is probably completely full! I'll have to play with it a bit more.
Mr. Gail Crowe, and my guide dog Fred
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From: Dan Beaver dbeaver...@gmail.com
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: can't move apps around the home
When you open the Facebook application, it should go on the newsfeed tab by
default. On that tab, there is a search button on the top left corner. You want
to activate that button and then search for your friend.
Regards, Feliciano
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quality goes in before the name goes on.
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Hi Eileen,
You wrote:
Hey Tom,
You're sure having a time with your new phone. Here is what I have assessed
with the edit field in the app store. If I search for a specific app, I am able
to clear the edit field with the clear button. However, if I do a general
search for a particular
Dear all
How do I add another call to and existing Call. In other words I'm trying to
find out how to create conference with more than one phones using iPhone
Thank you for your responses
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Hi Tom, I don't know the cause, but just to say I'm also experiencing this.
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On 3/11/2014, at 1:10 am, Tom Rash dadinthed...@verizon.net wrote:
I don't know when this change took place, but
Overall, I like good old Clear Record. There are few things I record on my
phone that I don't want to put into a sound editor in the studio and edit
later, so prefer not to sue compressed file. Clear Record will do wav files,
and it's easy to get the files out of the phone.
If you're just using
Hi, if your keypad showing find the hide keypad button. Next look for something
that says add call, been making search to your contacts and find the person
that you want to call. Double tap on that person's name like if you would if
you were calling them without making a conference call. Then
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