Dvorak keyboard layout

[Nimer Jaber]

Hello,

I am writing to inquire if anyone has found any accessible DVORAK keyboard 
layout solution. I have looked, however have not been successful. I found a few 
keyboards on the appstore, however none of the ones I tried were accessible. 
Unfortunately, iOS does not have a dvorak layout. I would appreciate any advice 
with this.

Thanks.


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Introducing myself

[Nimer Jaber]

Hello,

My name is Nimer Jaber. I am writing to introduce myself. I am a new iPhone 
user, and just made the switch from Android. I am used to iOS however, as I am 
a technology instructor at the Lighthouse Center for vision loss in Duluth, MN.

I am looking forward to my time on list, and to heping out as I can. I do have 
a question, but I will ask it on another thread.

Thanks.

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Trouble with dictation, resolved for the moment

[Kathy Brandt]

Mentioning in case this has anything to do with the problems people are having 
with Siri opening apps: over the past few days when I have tried to dictate, it 
has been happening that I get two tones with a knocking type sound when I try 
to start dictation in an iMessage or email on my iPod six GEN. I disabled Siri, 
and reset network settings at first; that didn't help. When someone told me 
that dictation could be disabled independently of Siri, since it says in 
privacy from what I gather, that the two are related, I disabled both dictation 
and Siri, turned off my device, then re-enabled dictation and Siri. I hope this 
sticks.

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Re: sound link evolve +

[Casey]

Hi where can you get this speaker and what is the battery life like?
Also where can you go to read reviews on this speakers?



From: Robert Doc Wright 
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I am loving this speaker. It works as advertised and I noticed that when I had 
my iPod and my laptop connected via cable that I could set a separate volume 
level for each device. It also did well with calls.
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Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[Les Kriegler]

Hi space capital SIEGHARD,

OK, that works. Thanks. It was only recently that I couldn't open tuning radio 
in the normal way. I wonder what happened

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> On May 11, 2017, at 11:19 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> Hi Les,
>  
> Try saying “Open Tune”, that did it for me.
> Definitely odd, but typical SIRI nonsense.
> I still can’t believe when I sometimes ask SIRI to call a certain business 
> like the Sears department store how it finds and lists all Sears stores in a 
> 300 mile radius but not our local one which is half a mile away from my 
> house. The same goes for our British Columbia Liquor Store, it finds them in 
> all the town and cities some of which are hundreds of miles away since I live 
> in northern BC where towns are often far apart, but it won’t find my local BC 
> Liquor Store which is a 6 minute walk from my house.
> I really hope in iOS 11 SIRI will get major smarts, but then again I did hope 
> that last year. Now, however, with the rumour that Apple will release an 
> Echo/Google Home type speaker possibly also with a camera maybe they finally 
> make SIRI a lot smarter.
>  
> Regards,
> Sieghard
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Les Kriegler
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:13 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader
>  
> I have an iPhone 6s Plus running the latest iOS version. I cannot open tune 
> in radio with Siri, no matter what I say.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 11, 2017, at 10:16 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
>  
> Interesting.
> On my iPod Touch 6th generation, I can say either, Open KNFB, or open KNFB 
> reader and it opens fine.
> On my iPhone 5s, if I say Open KNFB, it works, but if I say Open KNFB Reader, 
> it says I don't seem to have an app by that name.
> Very odd.
> Richard
>  
> 
> Noun: trumpery
> 1. (informal) statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense
> 2. Ornamental objects of no great value
> This definition is from WordWeb
> 
> 
> (Sent from the iPod Touch 6?
> 
> On May 11, 2017, at 5:49 PM, jaan ali  wrote:
> 
> I am facing the same issue, now I use the search feature to find this app
>  
> Get Outlook for iOS
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  on behalf of 
> Michael D. Ulrich 
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:42:16 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader
>  
> Hi Chip, I too noticed the same thing going on with Mikey and that the reader 
> on my 5S. I think this all started with the update that just came out, that 
> being 10.31? Or something like that. I'd like to know if anybody else is 
> having this problem too.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On May 11, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Chip Orange  wrote:
> > 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
> > command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
> > reliably for me.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
> > off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
> > couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
> > tedious to go start it manually.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Chip
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Shawn Krasniuk]

So is it just me or are others having issues getting the call feature to work 
properly? I have the updated Alexa app on my phone but when I go to the bottom 
of the screen, I don't see any communication or conversation tab. I am in 
Canada though so that could explain it. However I installed an app called Flyp 
which lets me make a US phone number which I did but when I went on to the 
Amazon website it didn't text me a code to change the number. Really wish I 
knew what I could do as I know a person who lives in Australia, which they 
claim is one of the other countries other than Canada the Echo doesn't support, 
yet he's got his working with calls. It just makes me want to grab my hair and 
tear it out. Lol. Very frustrated.

Shawn
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> On May 11, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> James,
> 
> What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially 
> supported in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia and/or 
> the UK. I am in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here and the 
> Alexa app is not available in the canadian app store.
> 
> Regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Richard Turner
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
> 
> 
> No, did you check the spelling?
> It is a l e x a.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
>> 
>> I could not find it is it under a different name?
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find 
>>> it thank you
>>> 
 On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner  
 wrote:
 
 james,
 You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
 app store.
 The app name is Alexa.
 You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
 If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone 
 who can walk you through it in person.
 Good luck,
 
 Richard
 
 
> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson  
> wrote:
> 
> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
> it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis  wrote:
>> 
>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is 
>> not available until June so we won't know how accessible that will 
>> be. It has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good 
>> for unless you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about 
>> difficulty with setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, 
>> very sluggish.
>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able 
>> to click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it 
>> because it's extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature 
>> this is.
>> 
>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley  wrote:
>>> Hi Steve,
>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
>>> phone.
>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If 
>>> it did I apologize to all.
>>> Thank you and God bless,
>>> Wren Langley
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
 
 Hi,
 Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
 Thx -Steve
 
 
 From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] 
 On Behalf Of Liz and LD Hope
 Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
 
 I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other 
 day.  I have tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty 
 cool.  I did a test call, and that works well.
 
 Liz Ulrich
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Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[Liel Ben Simon‫ליאל בן סימון‬‎]

Hello! I used siri and say "open KNFB reader" in hebrew and it does works. It's 
strange that siri doesn't work to me and for some users  doesn't.

Sent from  my iphone

‫ב-12 במאי 2017, בשעה 6:19, ‏‏Sieghard Weitzel ‏ כתב/ה:‬

> Hi Les,
>  
> Try saying “Open Tune”, that did it for me.
> Definitely odd, but typical SIRI nonsense.
> I still can’t believe when I sometimes ask SIRI to call a certain business 
> like the Sears department store how it finds and lists all Sears stores in a 
> 300 mile radius but not our local one which is half a mile away from my 
> house. The same goes for our British Columbia Liquor Store, it finds them in 
> all the town and cities some of which are hundreds of miles away since I live 
> in northern BC where towns are often far apart, but it won’t find my local BC 
> Liquor Store which is a 6 minute walk from my house.
> I really hope in iOS 11 SIRI will get major smarts, but then again I did hope 
> that last year. Now, however, with the rumour that Apple will release an 
> Echo/Google Home type speaker possibly also with a camera maybe they finally 
> make SIRI a lot smarter.
>  
> Regards,
> Sieghard
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Les Kriegler
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:13 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader
>  
> I have an iPhone 6s Plus running the latest iOS version. I cannot open tune 
> in radio with Siri, no matter what I say.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 11, 2017, at 10:16 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
>  
> Interesting.
> On my iPod Touch 6th generation, I can say either, Open KNFB, or open KNFB 
> reader and it opens fine.
> On my iPhone 5s, if I say Open KNFB, it works, but if I say Open KNFB Reader, 
> it says I don't seem to have an app by that name.
> Very odd.
> Richard
>  
> 
> Noun: trumpery
> 1. (informal) statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense
> 2. Ornamental objects of no great value
> This definition is from WordWeb
> 
> 
> (Sent from the iPod Touch 6?
> 
> On May 11, 2017, at 5:49 PM, jaan ali  wrote:
> 
> I am facing the same issue, now I use the search feature to find this app
>  
> Get Outlook for iOS
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  on behalf of 
> Michael D. Ulrich 
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:42:16 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader
>  
> Hi Chip, I too noticed the same thing going on with Mikey and that the reader 
> on my 5S. I think this all started with the update that just came out, that 
> being 10.31? Or something like that. I'd like to know if anybody else is 
> having this problem too.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On May 11, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Chip Orange  wrote:
> > 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
> > command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
> > reliably for me.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
> > off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
> > couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
> > tedious to go start it manually.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Chip
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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RE: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Hi Les,

Try saying “Open Tune”, that did it for me.
Definitely odd, but typical SIRI nonsense.
I still can’t believe when I sometimes ask SIRI to call a certain business like 
the Sears department store how it finds and lists all Sears stores in a 300 
mile radius but not our local one which is half a mile away from my house. The 
same goes for our British Columbia Liquor Store, it finds them in all the town 
and cities some of which are hundreds of miles away since I live in northern BC 
where towns are often far apart, but it won’t find my local BC Liquor Store 
which is a 6 minute walk from my house.
I really hope in iOS 11 SIRI will get major smarts, but then again I did hope 
that last year. Now, however, with the rumour that Apple will release an 
Echo/Google Home type speaker possibly also with a camera maybe they finally 
make SIRI a lot smarter.

Regards,
Sieghard


From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Les Kriegler
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:13 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

I have an iPhone 6s Plus running the latest iOS version. I cannot open tune in 
radio with Siri, no matter what I say.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 10:16 PM, Richard Turner 
> wrote:

Interesting.
On my iPod Touch 6th generation, I can say either, Open KNFB, or open KNFB 
reader and it opens fine.
On my iPhone 5s, if I say Open KNFB, it works, but if I say Open KNFB Reader, 
it says I don't seem to have an app by that name.
Very odd.
Richard

Noun: trumpery
1. (informal) statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense
2. Ornamental objects of no great value
This definition is from WordWeb


(Sent from the iPod Touch 6?

On May 11, 2017, at 5:49 PM, jaan ali 
> wrote:
I am facing the same issue, now I use the search feature to find this app

Get Outlook for iOS

From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
> on behalf of 
Michael D. Ulrich >
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:42:16 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

Hi Chip, I too noticed the same thing going on with Mikey and that the reader 
on my 5S. I think this all started with the update that just came out, that 
being 10.31? Or something like that. I'd like to know if anybody else is having 
this problem too.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Chip Orange 
> > wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
> command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
> reliably for me.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
> off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
> couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
> tedious to go start it manually.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Chip
>
>
>
>
>
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RE: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Hi Richard, same here, you just have to say “Open KNFB” and not “Open KNFB 
Reader”. I have it on my main home screen so I usually don’t use SIRI to open 
these apps since I can find them easily and quickly, but “Open KNFB” is shorter 
anyways.

Regards,
Sieghard


From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:17 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader


Interesting.
On my iPod Touch 6th generation, I can say either, Open KNFB, or open KNFB 
reader and it opens fine.
On my iPhone 5s, if I say Open KNFB, it works, but if I say Open KNFB Reader, 
it says I don't seem to have an app by that name.
Very odd.
Richard

Noun: trumpery
1. (informal) statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense
2. Ornamental objects of no great value
This definition is from WordWeb


(Sent from the iPod Touch 6?

On May 11, 2017, at 5:49 PM, jaan ali 
> wrote:
I am facing the same issue, now I use the search feature to find this app

Get Outlook for iOS

From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
> on behalf of 
Michael D. Ulrich >
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:42:16 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

Hi Chip, I too noticed the same thing going on with Mikey and that the reader 
on my 5S. I think this all started with the update that just came out, that 
being 10.31? Or something like that. I'd like to know if anybody else is having 
this problem too.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Chip Orange 
> > wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
> command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
> reliably for me.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
> off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
> couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
> tedious to go start it manually.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Chip
>
>
>
>
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Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[Les Kriegler]

I have an iPhone 6s Plus running the latest iOS version. I cannot open tune in 
radio with Siri, no matter what I say.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2017, at 10:16 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Interesting.
> On my iPod Touch 6th generation, I can say either, Open KNFB, or open KNFB 
> reader and it opens fine.
> On my iPhone 5s, if I say Open KNFB, it works, but if I say Open KNFB Reader, 
> it says I don't seem to have an app by that name.
> Very odd.
> Richard
> 
> 
> Noun: trumpery
> 1. (informal) statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense
> 2. Ornamental objects of no great value
> This definition is from WordWeb
> 
> (Sent from the iPod Touch 6?
> 
> On May 11, 2017, at 5:49 PM, jaan ali  wrote:
> 
>> I am facing the same issue, now I use the search feature to find this app
>> 
>> Get Outlook for iOS
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  on behalf of 
>> Michael D. Ulrich 
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:42:16 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader
>>  
>> Hi Chip, I too noticed the same thing going on with Mikey and that the 
>> reader on my 5S. I think this all started with the update that just came 
>> out, that being 10.31? Or something like that. I'd like to know if anybody 
>> else is having this problem too.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> > On May 11, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Chip Orange  wrote:
>> > 
>> > Hi all,
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
>> > command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
>> > reliably for me.
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
>> > off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
>> > couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
>> > tedious to go start it manually.
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Thanks,
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Chip
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Sieghard Weitzel]

James,

What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially supported 
in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia and/or the UK. I am 
in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here and the Alexa app is not 
available in the canadian app store.

Regards,
Sieghard

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging


No, did you check the spelling?
It is a l e x a.

Richard


> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
> 
> I could not find it is it under a different name?
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
>> 
>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find 
>> it thank you
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> james,
>>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>>> app store.
>>> The app name is Alexa.
>>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who 
>>> can walk you through it in person.
>>> Good luck,
>>> 
>>> Richard
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson  wrote:
 
 This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
 it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
 
> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis  wrote:
> 
> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is 
> not available until June so we won't know how accessible that will 
> be. It has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good 
> for unless you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about 
> difficulty with setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, 
> very sluggish.
> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able 
> to click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it 
> because it's extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature 
> this is.
> 
>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley  wrote:
>> Hi Steve,
>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
>> phone.
>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If 
>> it did I apologize to all.
>> Thank you and God bless,
>> Wren Langley
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>> Thx -Steve
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] 
>>> On Behalf Of Liz and LD Hope
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>> 
>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other 
>>> day.  I have tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty 
>>> cool.  I did a test call, and that works well.
>>> 
>>> Liz Ulrich
>>> and LD Hope
>>> 
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Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[Richard Turner]

Interesting.
On my iPod Touch 6th generation, I can say either, Open KNFB, or open KNFB 
reader and it opens fine.
On my iPhone 5s, if I say Open KNFB, it works, but if I say Open KNFB Reader, 
it says I don't seem to have an app by that name.
Very odd.
Richard


Noun: trumpery
1. (informal) statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense
2. Ornamental objects of no great value
This definition is from WordWeb

(Sent from the iPod Touch 6?

On May 11, 2017, at 5:49 PM, jaan ali 
> wrote:

I am facing the same issue, now I use the search feature to find this app

Get Outlook for iOS

From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
> on behalf of 
Michael D. Ulrich >
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:42:16 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

Hi Chip, I too noticed the same thing going on with Mikey and that the reader 
on my 5S. I think this all started with the update that just came out, that 
being 10.31? Or something like that. I'd like to know if anybody else is having 
this problem too.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Chip Orange 
> > wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
> command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
> reliably for me.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
> off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
> couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
> tedious to go start it manually.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Chip
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: copying music from phone to itunes for windows

[Adam Morris]

Hi Robert and all,

As per your suggestion earlier this year I installed copytoy.

Using windows 10 I wasn't ablwe to get it working.

Wondering if others have had luck with win10?


On 11-May-17 02:05, Robert Doc Wright wrote:
Search for an PC appentitled "copytoy". It will allow you to copy from 
your iDevice to your pc.


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*Sent:* Wednesday, May 10, 2017 6:10 AM
*Subject:* copying music from phone to itunes for windows

Hello all,

I have a number of Cds I ripped that are on my phone, which were
from a previous computer. I now  have a windows machine, and want
to know if there is a way to copy my playlists into itunes for
Windows. Thanks.

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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Richard Turner]

No, did you check the spelling?
It is a l e x a.

Richard


> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
> 
> I could not find it is it under a different name?
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
>> 
>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find it thank 
>> you
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> james,
>>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>>> app store.
>>> The app name is Alexa.
>>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who 
>>> can walk you through it in person.
>>> Good luck,
>>> 
>>> Richard
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson  wrote:
 
 This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
 it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
 
> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis  wrote:
> 
> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
> 
>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley  wrote:
>> Hi Steve,
>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
>> phone.
>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did 
>> I
>> apologize to all.
>> Thank you and God bless,
>> Wren Langley
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>> Thx -Steve
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>> 
>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I 
>>> have
>>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>>> call, and that works well.
>>> 
>>> Liz Ulrich
>>> and LD Hope
>>> 
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RE: sounds in the native twitter app

[M. Taylor]

Hello Bill,

I am very proud of you for creating your first Tweet.

Twitter can, indeed, be a bit overwhelming so please give yourself time to 
acclimate to its environment.  

I am going to paste in two posts that I sent to the list, a while ago, that I 
hope will help get you started or, at least, clarify some aspects of Twitter.  
However, just like learning to swim, the best way to get used to Twitter is to 
just stick with it and explore.

One more thing, the posts were written over a year ago so some of the steps, 
describing the app, will be outdated but the concepts are the same.

Okay, see the two posts, below my signature.

Good Luck and Welcome to Twitter,

Mark

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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: iOS Native Twitter App Now Supports Moments, Via VoiceOver

Hello Regina,

First, I completely understand how Twitter can overwhelm anyone, in the 
beginning.  It just takes time in order to learn what to filter out and, more 
importantly, what the various symbols/tags mean.  

Second, As a general rule, I suggest that those new to Twitter only follow news 
sources such as CNN, The Associated Press, CBS, etc.  I suggest this because we 
all know what news is supposed to sound like and, as a result, we can quickly 
learn what is data and what is Twitter meta-data, intuitively.  Now that I 
think about it, when I began using the Twitter app, I only chose to follow one 
news source, CNN.  Little-by-little, I began adding other news sources and then 
finally commercial companies, private citizens, etc.  

One of the biggest complaints about Twitter, Facebook, social media, etc, is 
how much time it takes in order to stay up-to-date with the latest information. 
 

Over the last couple of years, Twitter has taken the lead with regard to 
providing quick up-to-the-minute news in virtually every area of the globe.  I 
suspect this began when people in third-world countries began posting to 
Twitter when anything horrific happened such as a tsunami, earthquake, etc.  
Regardless of how it started, mainstream media began using Twitter as a way to 
cultivate more patrons.  Also, during his first presidential run, Barack Obama 
demonstrated how powerful Twitter can be in reaching young people in order to 
galvanize a movement.

Okay, enough of the history lesson.  My point is that the more people used 
Twitter, the more information there was to sift through.  As Kerri stated 
yesterday, in order to keep up, one had to either employ a third-party app to 
conduct complex searches or one had to follow an enormous number of 
people/sources.  At to that the fact that one had to constantly check Twitter 
so as not to miss anything.  

Enter Twitter Moments.  Affectively, this turns Twitter into a kind of breaking 
news aggregate.

As to how to use it more effectively?

Near the top of the screen, you see some major categories.  Select the one in 
which you're interested.  Then, you will see a list of top-stories.  Find one 
that peaks your interest and select it.  

This will bring up a full-screen display containing either a photo or a video.  
Near the bottom of the screen, there will be some text describing the event.  
Now keep in mind that the text will only be a few sentences.  Moments is not 
intended to be a news article but only a blurb to keep you up-to-date.  

After you read the blurb and/or view the photo/play the video, you can then use 
a three-finger swipe from right-to-left in order to see another blurb on that 
same topic either by the same source or by another poster.

When you're done, either activate the Close button or perform a single-finger, 
hold, and swipe up gesture to be taken back to the main Moments area.

Okay, I think that about covers the basics.

Good Luck and enjoy,

Mark




The Beginner's Guide to the Hashtag

By Rebecca Hiscott
Oct 08, 2013


If you’re a social media novice, hashtags — those short links preceded by the 
pound sign (#) — may seem confusing and unnecessary. But they are integral to 
the way we communicate online, and it’s important to know how to use them (even 
though some people, like Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, are not the 
biggest fans). Plus, they can be a lot of fun.

On Twitter, the pound sign (or hash) turns any word or group of words that 
directly follow it into a searchable link. This allows you to organize content 
and track discussion topics based on those keywords. So, if you wanted to post 
about the Breaking Bad finale, you would include #BreakingBad in your tweet to 
join the conversation. Click on a hashtag to see all the posts that mention the 
subject in real time. 

The hashtag’s widespread use began with Twitter but has extended to other 
social media platforms. In 2007, developer Chris Messina proposed, in a tweet, 
that Twitter begin grouping topics using the hash symbol. 

RE: Viewing Apps from within iTunes

[M. Taylor]

Hello Terri,

Congratulations on your purchase of an Android device.  As I always say, one 
can never have too many tools in her / his proverbial toolkit.  

Now, as to your questions:  

Please keep in mind that I only speak from my own personal experience and 
nothing more.  You may wish to contact Apple Accessibility as they, doubtless, 
have access to more resources than I. 

Question:
However, is there a way for me to go in to iTunes, and view the Apps 
that were installed on my phone?

Answer:
No.  The only thing you can do is to view your iTunes account from within 
iTunes.  This will give you a list of every app you have ever downloaded, at 
one time or another.

Question:
So within iTunes, is there a way to view my contacts, as well.

Answer: 
No.  generally speaking, you cannot view Contacts from within the iTunes 
application.  However, (1) assuming that you created an iCloud account and (2) 
chose to synchronize your iOS device's contact with said iCloud account, you 
can, from any web browser, login to your iCloud account and export your list of 
contacts that can then be imported to your Android device or its companion 
cloud equivalent such as Google.

Finally, if you have not yet done so, I suggest that you join the Android 
accessibility support group.  Like this one, it is a Google Group.  The name is 
Eyes Free and it's email address is:
eyes-f...@googlegroups.com

Good Luck and I'll see you on the Android side of town (smile).

Mark

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Terri Stimmel
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:14 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Viewing Apps from within iTunes

Hello everyone,


I have recently decided to try out an Android phone. Nothing against the 
iPhone. Just a personal choice.


Anyway, I of course can't remember every App that I had on my iPhone, or 
iPad. And I do know that some Apps I won't have access to, when it comes 
to Android.


However, is there a way for me to go in to iTunes, and view the Apps 
that were installed on my phone?

I no longer have the phone. So this is why I am wondering if I can do this.


Also, while most of my contacts moved over successfully, a few didn't 
for some reason.

So within iTunes, is there a way to view my contacts, as well.


Any help would be appreciated.


Thank you,


Terri

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Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[jaan ali]

I am facing the same issue, now I use the search feature to find this app

Get Outlook for iOS

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Michael 
D. Ulrich 
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:42:16 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

Hi Chip, I too noticed the same thing going on with Mikey and that the reader 
on my 5S. I think this all started with the update that just came out, that 
being 10.31? Or something like that. I'd like to know if anybody else is having 
this problem too.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Chip Orange  wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
> command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
> reliably for me.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
> off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
> couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
> tedious to go start it manually.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Chip
>
>
>
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Re: unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[Michael D. Ulrich]

Hi Chip, I too noticed the same thing going on with Mikey and that the reader 
on my 5S. I think this all started with the update that just came out, that 
being 10.31? Or something like that. I'd like to know if anybody else is having 
this problem too.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Chip Orange  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 
> 
> As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
> command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
> reliably for me.
> 
> 
> 
> Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
> off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
> couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
> tedious to go start it manually.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> Chip
> 
> 
> 
> 
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unable to use Siri to start KNFB reader

[Chip Orange]

Hi all,

 

As the subject says, I've been unable lately to have Siri understand the
command "open KNFB Reader" or "start KNFB Reader".  This used to work
reliably for me.

 

Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?  I have this app in a folder
off the sixth home screen, and in its folder you have to pass through a
couple of screens before you find the icon for the app, so it's really
tedious to go start it manually.

 

Thanks,

 

Chip

 

 

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RE: Getting feedback through the App Store for accessibility issues

[Chip Orange]

Very good suggestions Wayne; this is also what I do, but I've never had such 
obvious and direct success as you have.

Chip



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Wayne Merritt
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:36 PM
To: viphone
Subject: Getting feedback through the App Store for accessibility issues

Greetings. I had an issue with the Walgreens app a few days ago.
Walgreens sent out an update which enables 2 factor authentication in
the app for added security. I was curious how well this worked with
VoiceOver, so when the app came up I went straight into the Account
Settings screen. After I provided my Touch ID verification, the
security screen came up. This screen asked me to get a code that would
be emailed, texted, or called to me. When I double tapped the text
code link, the group expanded, and then immediately collapsed. No edit
field appeared and no message was sent. After several attempts I
turned VoiceOver off and handed my phone to my sighted wife. She was
able to request the code and enter it with no difficulty.

I then went into the App Store and submitted a 1 star review
describing the issue. Last night I got a reply from a Walgreens app
developer which thanked me for the feedback. The developer said that
since I had authenticated the one time, I would not be asked to do it
again. They went onto say that they would give the issue to their
engineers and work on a fix for everyone soon.

If anyone on list has not updated to iOS 10 yet, then this is a very
good reason to do so. The developer was able to respond to my review
directly and give the appropriate feedback. This feature was added
when iOS 10 came out last fall. Interestingly, the response was not
accessible to me on the App Store reviews screen for the app, even
though it appeared on screen. I did get an email with the feedback of
their comments in full. If anyone comes across any accessibility
issues with apps, do what I did and submit a low review in the App
Store. The developers and companies do pay attention to those reviews,
since they want their over all ratings to be as high as possible.

Best,
Wayne Merritt

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RE: Keeping in on the go journal

[Chip Orange]

Thank you Mark, I've been using Siri created notes for this, but this app 
sounds just the thing.

Chip


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M. Taylor
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 4:04 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Keeping in on the go journal

Hello Lea,

My favorite journaling app for iOS is called MacJournal.  This app consistently 
remains 100% VoiceOver accessible and is extremely flexible and intuitive.  

As the name suggest, it does have a companion Mac OS X app but either can be 
used without the other.  I've been using the iOS app for more than two years 
and have still not yet purchased the Mac OS X version.  

Give it a try and good luck on your endeavor.  

Mark 

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Lea W Langley
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:19 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Keeping in on the go journal

Hi all,
Thank you so much for any help and or suggestions. Does anyone know of a good 
way to keep a journal and record things as they happen while you are out. 
Somethings might be private and personal, so does anyone have any suggestions? 
I have some thoughts, but I thought I would consult the list and see if someone 
could come up with something better than I can.
Thank you,
God bless,
Wren Langley

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Re: New app for finding traffic lights

[Erjon B. Hatillari]

Oh yes, Sandra McFadyen mentioned you in a conversation. I will send you an 
email later tonight.

Erjon.

On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 8:40:14 AM UTC-3, barrya wrote:
>
> Hi Erjon. I do live in Halifax so I'm looking forward to checking out the 
> City Lights app.
>
> Thank you for all your efforts.
>
> I will let others know that it is available and will soon be operational.
>
> Barry
>
> Sent from Bäry Abbott's  iPhone
>
> On May 10, 2017, at 9:00 PM, Erjon B. Hatillari  > wrote:
>
> Hey Barry, do you live in Halifax? I am configuring the DATA as we speak, 
> it will be available soon.
>
> Erjon.
>
> On Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 2:36:40 PM UTC-3, barrya wrote:
>>
>> hello all. That's great news about Halifax. Am I to assume that the app 
>> will now work in Halifax.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Barry
>> Sent from Bäry Abbott's  iPhone
>>
>> On May 8, 2017, at 10:58 PM, Erjon B. Hatillari  
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hey Marie and Andy,
>>
>> I don't have the DATA for New York yet. Sometimes municipalities need a 
>> little bit of push. When i came here in Halifax i asked CNIB to step in and 
>> they sent an email to the city and i got the DATA the very next day. If you 
>> know any institute near you, contact them and tell them about this app and 
>> perhaps they can send an official request to the department of 
>> transportation.
>>
>> Thanks for getting in touch.
>>
>> On Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 6:52:25 PM UTC-3, Marie Lyons wrote:
>>>
>>> Did you develop anything for Buffalo NY?
>>>
>>> Marie Lyons
>>>
>>> On Jan 18, 2017, at 3:13 PM, Erjon B. Hatillari  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi everyone,
>>>
>>> Sorry for not posting in a while but i've been very busy developing the 
>>> app. There a lot of great new features coming up. Also, a Canadian company 
>>> approached me in order to start this app as a company with the support of 
>>> the Canadian government so let's hope for the best. In the meanwhile there 
>>> is a competition going on and it will be great if you can support me by 
>>> voting from the link below. It will only take a minute and it will ask for 
>>> your Facebook login if you aren't logged already. Thank you in advance. 
>>> https://goo.gl/jOEqDu 
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Erjon.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 9:49:39 PM UTC+2, Gary Bowers wrote:

 I have not tried the following app because it doesn't cover my area. 
 Consequently, I can't answer any questions about it that aren't already 
 on 
 the iTunes page. 

 This is a new free app for travelers who are blind or visually 
 impaired. 

 The app is called City Lights - Navigation and is designed to give a 
 vibration alert as a traveler nears a traffic light. 

 Cities supported at the moment include: 

 Australia: Victoria State. 

 Canada: Montreal. 

 Greece: Athens. 

 UK: Manchester. 

 USA: San Francisco, Oakland, Chula Vista and Boston. 

 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/city-lights-navigation/id1171233429?mt=8 

 Gary in Texas 


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RE: Measuring Blood Pressure

[Mike Ulrich]

Rob, here’s a pertinent update:

I too was told by the Qardio Support person, both through email and a phone 
call; the reset hole was around that indented area on the side of the battery 
cap, wedged behind the cuff itself.

 

I must of tried to find this little hole for a paper clip to be inserted into, 
for the past 2 days! It was like a blind Chinese Water Torture Test! Aaargh, 
and som inna batch indeed!

 

So today I went up to my local Walgreens and ask for the Pharmacist to help me 
in locating this stupid little reset hole. I repeated the exact verbiage from 
the Qardio Support Person, and the same words from all of the YouTube videos I 
listened to; on where this hole is.

 

He followed my exact instructions word for word, and nothing, and no hole! Then 
he just so happened to ask me: “Hey Mike, what about this little hole on the 
top of the battery cap?”. I was like “Well Som ina batch and, and screw me too, 
 and (Well you can fill in the blanks).

 

So here’s the real dealio:

1.   With the unit completely rolled up and the flap magnetically secured 
with the battery cap facing upward; That little indentation to open the battery 
cap should be up and facing away from you.

2.   The reset hole will be in the left corner closest to you.

Anyway, I know this stuff ain’t too easy to put into typed words. So I’ve got 
my cell number posted at the bottom of this email, just give me a call and I’ll 
give you the verbal scoop.

 

BTW: I did let Qardio Support know of their error, and suggested they have one 
of their support people put on a blindfold and grab and IPhone in Voice Over 
and the Qardio app installed, and try to set the unit up properly and perform a 
BP test. I’ll let you know what they say.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Rob
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:55 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Measuring Blood Pressure

 

Bear with me.  This may be a little complicated to describe.

 

First, here is the statement from the manual.

 

RESETTING THE PAIRING ON iOS  

In order to reset the pairing, unwrap the cuff from around the QardioArm to 
switch on the device and use a paper clip to press the button on the pinhole

on the battery compartment hatch. 

If necessary, go into the Settings of your phone or tablet, select the 
QardioArm and select “Forget this device”.  

You should see a green light shining through. 

 

First, I will describe how to find the battery compartment hatch.

 

Slightly lift the cuff from the QardioArm device on the end that does not have 
the engraved QardioArm logo.

Insert and move your finger around between the cuff and the device.

The indented rectangle is the battery compartment hatch.  Press it with your 
fingernail if you want to open the compartment to replace the batteries.  But 
you do not need to open the compartment to reset the device.

There is a small round hole on each side of the battery compartment hatch.

One of these 2 holes should be the hole you insert a paper clip to reset the 
device.  Since I don't want to reset my device, I did not actually insert a 
paper clip into either hole.

 

Hope this works for you.

 

Rob

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Michael D. Ulrich
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:18 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Measuring Blood Pressure

 

Hi Robin all. I did purchase my cardio arm from Amazon and I now have it. I've 
got everything screwed up, and I need to find the reset hole. I guess it is 
somewhere within the battery, according to their support team. Does anybody 
know how I can locate those tiny hole in which you shove a paperclip into? Any 
help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone


On Apr 17, 2017, at 6:15 PM, Rob  wrote:

Yes, I still use the QardioArm.  The app has had a few updates, but it still 
works like it did when I recorded the podcast.

 

Rob

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 3:03 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Measuring Blood Pressure

 

Hi Rob,

 

Do you still have, and are you still using the device?

 

Andy

 

- Original Message - 

From: Rob   

To: viphone@googlegroups.com 

Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 9:08 AM

Subject: RE: Measuring Blood Pressure

 

Here are just a few bullet points from the www.getqardio.com web site:

 

QardioArm integrates with Apple Health and supports Apple Watch.

You can connect it to 8 smart phones and tablets including both iOS and Android 
devices.

 

I did a podcast on www.applevis.com a couple of years ago.  There you can find 
the app description and podcast.

 

Rob Armstrong  

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Traci Duncan
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 11:06 AM
To: 

Texting and Drop Box

[Kimberly Samco]

Hello,

Is it possible to send someone a  file from my Drop Box via text message?  I 
found a button at the bottom of the file I want to send which takes me to 
various choices including "message". However, when I place the contact info in 
the "To" field I cannot find a button to send it...only a cancel button which 
makes me wonder if it's possible even though there is a "message" choice.

Thank you,

Kim

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iTunes not Connecting to iTunes Store - Issue Resolved

[Alan Lemly]

Hi list,

 

I reported an issue about a month ago of being unable to connect to the
iTunes Store on my Windows 7 computer after upgrading iTunes to version 12.6
for use with iOS 10.3. Someone on the list suggested that I contact
AppleCare which I did and have been working with them all of this time. I
just got off the phone with the AppleCare support rep who had me delete a
registry key and it immediately resolved my issue. I love this sort of
instant gratification although I guess it's not really instant since we've
been working on it for about a month.

 

Thanks to the person on the list who suggested I contact AppleCare. I never
would have been able to resolve this without their help.

 

Alan Lemly

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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

I could not find it is it under a different name?

> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson  wrote:
> 
> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find it thank 
> you
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> james,
>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>> app store.
>> The app name is Alexa.
>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who 
>> can walk you through it in person.
>> Good luck,
>> 
>> Richard
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson  wrote:
>>> 
>>> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
>>> it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
>>> 
 On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis  wrote:
 
 The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
 available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
 has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
 you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
 setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
 But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
 click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
 extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
 
> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley  wrote:
> Hi Steve,
> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
> phone.
> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
> apologize to all.
> Thank you and God bless,
> Wren Langley
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>> Thx -Steve
>> 
>> 
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>> 
>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I 
>> have
>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>> call, and that works well.
>> 
>> Liz Ulrich
>> and LD Hope
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find it thank you

> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> james,
> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
> app store.
> The app name is Alexa.
> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who 
> can walk you through it in person.
> Good luck,
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson  wrote:
>> 
>> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for it 
>> in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
>>> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
>>> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
>>> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
>>> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
>>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
>>> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
>>> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
>>> 
 On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley  wrote:
 Hi Steve,
 It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone.
 Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
 apologize to all.
 Thank you and God bless,
 Wren Langley
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
> Thx -Steve
> 
> 
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Liz and LD Hope
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
> 
> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
> call, and that works well.
> 
> Liz Ulrich
> and LD Hope
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Re: soundlink evolve +

[Deb Lewis]

I'm thinking about buying two of these because I want stereo
separation. Can anyone comment on the accessibility of the app. I know
some of the other Bose apps are problematic, but this one could be
better because it's not connected to music services etc. as I
understand it.

On 5/11/17, Mike Ulrich  wrote:
> Would you happen to know how many watts it throws out?
>
>
>
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Robert Doc Wright
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:22 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups. com
> Subject: soundlink evolve +
>
>
>
> I am loving this speaker. It works as advertised and I noticed that when I
> had my iPod and my laptop connected via cable that I could set a separate
> volume level for each device. It also did well with calls.
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Richard Turner]

james,
You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the app 
store.
The app name is Alexa.
You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who can 
walk you through it in person.
Good luck,

Richard


> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson  wrote:
> 
> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for it 
> in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis  wrote:
>> 
>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
>> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
>> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
>> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
>> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
>> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
>> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
>> 
>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley  wrote:
>>> Hi Steve,
>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone.
>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
>>> apologize to all.
>>> Thank you and God bless,
>>> Wren Langley
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
 
 Hi,
 Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
 Thx -Steve
 
 
 From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
 Of Liz and LD Hope
 Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
 
 I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
 tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
 call, and that works well.
 
 Liz Ulrich
 and LD Hope
 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for it in 
the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!

> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis  wrote:
> 
> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
> 
>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley  wrote:
>> Hi Steve,
>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone.
>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
>> apologize to all.
>> Thank you and God bless,
>> Wren Langley
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>> Thx -Steve
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>> 
>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
>>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>>> call, and that works well.
>>> 
>>> Liz Ulrich
>>> and LD Hope
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RE: soundlink evolve +

[Mike Ulrich]

Would you happen to know how many watts it throws out?

 

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Subject: soundlink evolve +

 

I am loving this speaker. It works as advertised and I noticed that when I had 
my iPod and my laptop connected via cable that I could set a separate volume 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

I need some more information on it. How to search for it in the App Store. And 
how to set it up.

> On May 11, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Lea W Langley  wrote:
> 
> Hi Steve,
> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone. 
> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I 
> apologize to all.
> Thank you and God bless,
> Wren Langley
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>> Thx -Steve
>>  
>>  
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 
>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>  
>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
>> and that works well.  
>>  
>> Liz Ulrich
>> and LD Hope
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

Give me some more information on the app how to search for it in the App Store. 
And how to set it up.

> On May 11, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
> Thx -Steve
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Liz and LD Hope
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>  
> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
> and that works well.  
>  
> Liz Ulrich
> and LD Hope
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

How do I search for it in the App Store?

> On May 11, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Bill Outman  wrote:
> 
> Hello, folks. 
>  
> As for your particular question, you would search in the app store for the 
> app, which is free. 
>  
> Here are some other thoughts I have about all this, though. 
>  
> I haven’t gotten any of the Amazon Echo products featureing Alexa as I have 
> thought it was mostly a toyand that I’m able to to get the things it would 
> offer in other ways. 
>  
> I am further disappointed with my mother’s experience with it as a sighted 
> person.  She is not particularly a tech whiz but does pretty well 
> considering.  Mom went to Best Buy and bought the Echo Dot and tried to get 
> help setting it up.  The first person whe was directed to in the store 
> couldn’t help.  I tried to cue her in on the fact she would need the app for 
> best results in set up and doing things like adding skills.  The whole 
> business with the iCloud on her phone became confusing for her.  I went back 
> to the store with her after we went out to lunch together, but she couldn’t 
> get help from the Geek Squad folks and was told she would have to call later 
> since the set up would have to be done within range of the unit at home where 
> it would reside. 
>  
> She made that call and could hardly understand the person speaking with her, 
> then found out they really didn’t know how to handle the set-up even though 
> Best Buy had sold it to her. 
>  
> We then tried a computer store we’ve done business with before but that would 
> have required a housecall with a charge.  So she returned the unit, wondering 
> why people sell stuff like this that seems to be just a toy, really. 
>  
> What really bothers me is the lack of service and being shuffled from person 
> to person like that.  Something has happened to customer service generally to 
> where it has eroded badly.  I can only imagine how it would be getting help 
> as a blind person, and if I had this device I probably could get considerable 
> help her. 
>  
> Some of you may enjoy the Alexa devices, and I’m glad if you do, but it’s not 
> my cup of tea right now. 
>  
> Sorry if this is a bit off track and too long winded.  Don’t want to get in 
> trouble with the moderators. 
>  
> Bill Outman
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> James Gibson
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:03 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>  
> How do I find the Alexa app? I am trying to find it so I can check it out.
> 
> On May 11, 2017, at 5:05 AM, Liz and LD Hope  
> wrote:
> 
> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
> and that works well. 
>  
> Liz Ulrich
> and LD Hope
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soundlink evolve +

[Robert Doc Wright]

I am loving this speaker. It works as advertised and I noticed that when I had 
my iPod and my laptop connected via cable that I could set a separate volume 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Deb Lewis]

The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.

On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley  wrote:
> Hi Steve,
> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone.
> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
> apologize to all.
> Thank you and God bless,
> Wren Langley
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>> Thx -Steve
>>
>>
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>> Of Liz and LD Hope
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>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>
>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>> call, and that works well.
>>
>> Liz Ulrich
>> and LD Hope
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Lea W Langley]

Hi Steve,
It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone. 
Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I 
apologize to all.
Thank you and God bless,
Wren Langley

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney  wrote:
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> Hi,
> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
> Thx -Steve
>  
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> Liz and LD Hope
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>  
> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
> and that works well.  
>  
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> and LD Hope
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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Steve Sweeney]

Hi,

Does it work only with people who are also using the app?

Thx -Steve

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Liz and LD Hope
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

 

I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, and 
that works well.  

 

Liz Ulrich

and LD Hope

 

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RE: Measuring Blood Pressure

[Rob]

Bear with me.  This may be a little complicated to describe.

 

First, here is the statement from the manual.

 

RESETTING THE PAIRING ON iOS  

In order to reset the pairing, unwrap the cuff from around the QardioArm to 
switch on the device and use a paper clip to press the button on the pinhole

on the battery compartment hatch. 

If necessary, go into the Settings of your phone or tablet, select the 
QardioArm and select “Forget this device”.  

You should see a green light shining through. 

 

First, I will describe how to find the battery compartment hatch.

 

Slightly lift the cuff from the QardioArm device on the end that does not have 
the engraved QardioArm logo.

Insert and move your finger around between the cuff and the device.

The indented rectangle is the battery compartment hatch.  Press it with your 
fingernail if you want to open the compartment to replace the batteries.  But 
you do not need to open the compartment to reset the device.

There is a small round hole on each side of the battery compartment hatch.

One of these 2 holes should be the hole you insert a paper clip to reset the 
device.  Since I don't want to reset my device, I did not actually insert a 
paper clip into either hole.

 

Hope this works for you.

 

Rob

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Michael D. Ulrich
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:18 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Measuring Blood Pressure

 

Hi Robin all. I did purchase my cardio arm from Amazon and I now have it. I've 
got everything screwed up, and I need to find the reset hole. I guess it is 
somewhere within the battery, according to their support team. Does anybody 
know how I can locate those tiny hole in which you shove a paperclip into? Any 
help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone


On Apr 17, 2017, at 6:15 PM, Rob  wrote:

Yes, I still use the QardioArm.  The app has had a few updates, but it still 
works like it did when I recorded the podcast.

 

Rob

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 3:03 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Measuring Blood Pressure

 

Hi Rob,

 

Do you still have, and are you still using the device?

 

Andy

 

- Original Message - 

From: Rob   

To: viphone@googlegroups.com 

Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 9:08 AM

Subject: RE: Measuring Blood Pressure

 

Here are just a few bullet points from the www.getqardio.com web site:

 

QardioArm integrates with Apple Health and supports Apple Watch.

You can connect it to 8 smart phones and tablets including both iOS and Android 
devices.

 

I did a podcast on www.applevis.com a couple of years ago.  There you can find 
the app description and podcast.

 

Rob Armstrong  

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Traci Duncan
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 11:06 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Measuring Blood Pressure

 

Hi Caitlyn,

 

This thread is perfect timing.  Is set up accessible?  This being an arm cuff, 
is it possible to take your own blood pressure?  Currently, we have the wrist 
model.  Can multiple people use the device, and does it connect up to health 
kit on the iPhones?

 

Thank you, I am looking to update our blood pressure monitor.

 

Traci

 

On Apr 17, 2017, at 3:56 AM, Caitlyn Furness  wrote:

 

Sure do.

 

It’s called the qardio blood pressure moniter.  Note the spelling of “qardio”, 
it’s with a q a, not the usual spelling.

 

Anyway, this is a cuff that you put on your arm, and it connects via bluetooth 
to your i phone.  There is an app for it, and this is where you control the 
cuff and get the results from each measurement.

 

FyI, they also have a body weight scale, and it also measures body fat 
percentage.  This also connects to the phone via bluetooth.  The app makes 
these devices fully accessible.  We own both of them here, and love both!

 

You can find them on amazon.

 

HTH,

Caitlyn

 

On Apr 16, 2017, at 11:26 PM, Andy Baracco  wrote:

 

I have heard that there is a device that can be used to measure and track your 
blood pressure using the iPhone. Does anyone have details?

 

Andy

 

 

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Re: Measuring Blood Pressure

[Michael D. Ulrich]

Hi Robin all. I did purchase my cardio arm from Amazon and I now have it. I've 
got everything screwed up, and I need to find the reset hole. I guess it is 
somewhere within the battery, according to their support team. Does anybody 
know how I can locate those tiny hole in which you shove a paperclip into? Any 
help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 17, 2017, at 6:15 PM, Rob  wrote:
> 
> Yes, I still use the QardioArm.  The app has had a few updates, but it still 
> works like it did when I recorded the podcast.
>  
> Rob
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Andy Baracco
> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 3:03 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Measuring Blood Pressure
>  
> Hi Rob,
>  
> Do you still have, and are you still using the device?
>  
> Andy
>  
> - Original Message -
> From: Rob
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 9:08 AM
> Subject: RE: Measuring Blood Pressure
>  
> Here are just a few bullet points from the www.getqardio.com web site:
>  
> QardioArm integrates with Apple Health and supports Apple Watch.
> You can connect it to 8 smart phones and tablets including both iOS and 
> Android devices.
>  
> I did a podcast on www.applevis.com a couple of years ago.  There you can 
> find the app description and podcast.
>  
> Rob Armstrong 
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Traci Duncan
> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 11:06 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Measuring Blood Pressure
>  
> Hi Caitlyn,
>  
> This thread is perfect timing.  Is set up accessible?  This being an arm 
> cuff, is it possible to take your own blood pressure?  Currently, we have the 
> wrist model.  Can multiple people use the device, and does it connect up to 
> health kit on the iPhones?
>  
> Thank you, I am looking to update our blood pressure monitor.
>  
> Traci
>  
> On Apr 17, 2017, at 3:56 AM, Caitlyn Furness  
> wrote:
>  
> Sure do.
>  
> It’s called the qardio blood pressure moniter.  Note the spelling of 
> “qardio”, it’s with a q a, not the usual spelling.
>  
> Anyway, this is a cuff that you put on your arm, and it connects via 
> bluetooth to your i phone.  There is an app for it, and this is where you 
> control the cuff and get the results from each measurement.
>  
> FyI, they also have a body weight scale, and it also measures body fat 
> percentage.  This also connects to the phone via bluetooth.  The app makes 
> these devices fully accessible.  We own both of them here, and love both!
>  
> You can find them on amazon.
>  
> HTH,
> Caitlyn
>  
> On Apr 16, 2017, at 11:26 PM, Andy Baracco  wrote:
>  
> I have heard that there is a device that can be used to measure and track 
> your blood pressure using the iPhone. Does anyone have details?
>  
> Andy
>  
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RE: sounds in the native twitter app

[Bill Outman]

Hello.  

 

I have the native Twitter app on my 5S but need help with some basic procedures 
to make use of it.  

 

I have an account and managed to send out one Tweet and do one follow, but 
Idon’t have confidence in how to really make use of the service effectively to 
interchange with what’s going on out there and perhaps build my own stature.  

 

Bill Outman 

 

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Rebecca Ilniski
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2017 3:29 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: sounds in the native twitter app

 

Hi all. When I send a tweet in the native twitter app the sound doesn't work. 
Has anyone else experienced this and if so how do you fix it? soudds and 
notifications are on. I'm using IOS 10.3.1 and an iphone SE.

 

Rebecca and Zeb
e-mail: rilni...@gmail.com
Get Outlook   for iOS

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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Bill Outman]

Hello, folks.  

 

As for your particular question, you would search in the app store for the app, 
which is free.  

 

Here are some other thoughts I have about all this, though.  

 

I haven’t gotten any of the Amazon Echo products featureing Alexa as I have 
thought it was mostly a toyand that I’m able to to get the things it would 
offer in other ways.  

 

I am further disappointed with my mother’s experience with it as a sighted 
person.  She is not particularly a tech whiz but does pretty well considering.  
Mom went to Best Buy and bought the Echo Dot and tried to get help setting it 
up.  The first person whe was directed to in the store couldn’t help.  I tried 
to cue her in on the fact she would need the app for best results in set up and 
doing things like adding skills.  The whole business with the iCloud on her 
phone became confusing for her.  I went back to the store with her after we 
went out to lunch together, but she couldn’t get help from the Geek Squad folks 
and was told she would have to call later since the set up would have to be 
done within range of the unit at home where it would reside.  

 

She made that call and could hardly understand the person speaking with her, 
then found out they really didn’t know how to handle the set-up even though 
Best Buy had sold it to her.  

 

We then tried a computer store we’ve done business with before but that would 
have required a housecall with a charge.  So she returned the unit, wondering 
why people sell stuff like this that seems to be just a toy, really.  

 

What really bothers me is the lack of service and being shuffled from person to 
person like that.  Something has happened to customer service generally to 
where it has eroded badly.  I can only imagine how it would be getting help as 
a blind person, and if I had this device I probably could get considerable help 
her.  

 

Some of you may enjoy the Alexa devices, and I’m glad if you do, but it’s not 
my cup of tea right now.  

 

Sorry if this is a bit off track and too long winded.  Don’t want to get in 
trouble with the moderators.  

 

Bill Outman 

 

 

 

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
James Gibson
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:03 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

 

How do I find the Alexa app? I am trying to find it so I can check it out.


On May 11, 2017, at 5:05 AM, Liz and LD Hope  
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I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, and 
that works well.  

 

Liz Ulrich

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Viewing Apps from within iTunes

[Terri Stimmel]

Hello everyone,


I have recently decided to try out an Android phone. Nothing against the 
iPhone. Just a personal choice.


Anyway, I of course can't remember every App that I had on my iPhone, or 
iPad. And I do know that some Apps I won't have access to, when it comes 
to Android.


However, is there a way for me to go in to iTunes, and view the Apps 
that were installed on my phone?

I no longer have the phone. So this is why I am wondering if I can do this.


Also, while most of my contacts moved over successfully, a few didn't 
for some reason.

So within iTunes, is there a way to view my contacts, as well.


Any help would be appreciated.


Thank you,


Terri

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Re: New app for finding traffic lights

[bpabbott9]

Hi Erjon. I do live in Halifax so I'm looking forward to checking out the City 
Lights app.

Thank you for all your efforts.

I will let others know that it is available and will soon be operational.

Barry

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> On May 10, 2017, at 9:00 PM, Erjon B. Hatillari  
> wrote:
> 
> Hey Barry, do you live in Halifax? I am configuring the DATA as we speak, it 
> will be available soon.
> 
> Erjon.
> 
>> On Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 2:36:40 PM UTC-3, barrya wrote:
>> hello all. That's great news about Halifax. Am I to assume that the app will 
>> now work in Halifax.
>> 
>> Thank you.
>> 
>> Barry
>> Sent from Bäry Abbott's  iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 8, 2017, at 10:58 PM, Erjon B. Hatillari  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hey Marie and Andy,
>>> 
>>> I don't have the DATA for New York yet. Sometimes municipalities need a 
>>> little bit of push. When i came here in Halifax i asked CNIB to step in and 
>>> they sent an email to the city and i got the DATA the very next day. If you 
>>> know any institute near you, contact them and tell them about this app and 
>>> perhaps they can send an official request to the department of 
>>> transportation.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for getting in touch.
>>> 
 On Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 6:52:25 PM UTC-3, Marie Lyons wrote:
 Did you develop anything for Buffalo NY?
 
 Marie Lyons
> On Jan 18, 2017, at 3:13 PM, Erjon B. Hatillari  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> Sorry for not posting in a while but i've been very busy developing the 
> app. There a lot of great new features coming up. Also, a Canadian 
> company approached me in order to start this app as a company with the 
> support of the Canadian government so let's hope for the best. In the 
> meanwhile there is a competition going on and it will be great if you can 
> support me by voting from the link below. It will only take a minute and 
> it will ask for your Facebook login if you aren't logged already. Thank 
> you in advance. https://goo.gl/jOEqDu 
> 
> Cheers,
> Erjon.
> 
>> On Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 9:49:39 PM UTC+2, Gary Bowers wrote:
>> I have not tried the following app because it doesn't cover my area. 
>> Consequently, I can't answer any questions about it that aren't already 
>> on 
>> the iTunes page. 
>> 
>> This is a new free app for travelers who are blind or visually impaired. 
>> 
>> The app is called City Lights - Navigation and is designed to give a 
>> vibration alert as a traveler nears a traffic light. 
>> 
>> Cities supported at the moment include:  
>> 
>> Australia: Victoria State. 
>> 
>> Canada: Montreal. 
>> 
>> Greece: Athens. 
>> 
>> UK: Manchester. 
>> 
>> USA: San Francisco, Oakland, Chula Vista and Boston. 
>> 
>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/city-lights-navigation/id1171233429?mt=8 
>> 
>> Gary in Texas 
>> 
> 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

How do I find the Alexa app? I am trying to find it so I can check it out.

> On May 11, 2017, at 5:05 AM, Liz and LD Hope  
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> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
> and that works well. 
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> Liz Ulrich
> and LD Hope
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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Liz and LD Hope]

I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call,
and that works well.  

 

Liz Ulrich

and LD Hope

 

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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

['Sandratomkins' via VIPhone]

hi,
I just updated the app on my iPhone 6 running the latest iOS and find that I 
cannot get it to work with voice-over. I can read the screen but cannot click 
on any links. is anyone else having trouble or is it just me?
Thanks, Sandy

sent from the dark side of the moon

> On 11 May 2017, at 00:52, Michael Hingson  wrote:
> 
> Has anyone tried this yet? I just received the following announcement.
>  
> ==
> AMAZON ECHO
> ==
>  
> "Alexa, call Mom."
> We're excited to announce Alexa calling and messaging.
> - "Alexa, call Grace."
> - "Alexa, send a message to Chris."
> See the feature in action, then check out the details below to try it for 
> yourself.
>  
> Getting started is easy  
> 1) Download the updated app for iOS and Android
> 2) Complete set‑up including importing your contacts
> 3) Forward this email to your friends
>  
> iOS link: 
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-echo/id944011620?ref_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_ios_txt
> Android link: 
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_android_txt
>  
> Calling
> How do I make a call?
> - "Alexa, call Mom."
>  
> How do I receive calls?
> - "Alexa, answer the call."
> Messaging
> How do I send a voice message?
> - "Alexa, send Jenny a message."
>  
> How do I retrieve messages?
> Alexa will announce your messages, a chime will sound, and a green light ring 
> will appear.  To hear messages, just ask:
>  - "Alexa, play my messages?"
> A new way to be together
> Who can I call and message?
> You can call or message any contact who also has the free Alexa App on their 
> phone, an Echo, or an Echo Dot and has enabled Alexa calling and messaging. 
> Once you update the app, you can see which contacts have also enabled Alexa 
> calling and messaging. Don't see your friends or family in the app? Just 
> forward this email to help them get started.
>  
> What if I have an Echo and my dad has an Echo Dot—can we still call or 
> message each other?
> Yes!
>  
> What if my friends don't have an Echo, can I still call or message them from 
> mine?
> Yes! Those friends would simply need to download the free Alexa App on their 
> phone, available on iOS and Android, and enable Alexa calling and messaging.
>  
> How much does Alexa calling and messaging cost?
> It's free.
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RE: Keeping in on the go journal

[M. Taylor]

Hello Lea,

My favorite journaling app for iOS is called MacJournal.  This app consistently 
remains 100% VoiceOver accessible and is extremely flexible and intuitive.  

As the name suggest, it does have a companion Mac OS X app but either can be 
used without the other.  I've been using the iOS app for more than two years 
and have still not yet purchased the Mac OS X version.  

Give it a try and good luck on your endeavor.  

Mark 

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Lea W Langley
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Subject: Keeping in on the go journal

Hi all,
Thank you so much for any help and or suggestions. Does anyone know of a good 
way to keep a journal and record things as they happen while you are out. 
Somethings might be private and personal, so does anyone have any suggestions? 
I have some thoughts, but I thought I would consult the list and see if someone 
could come up with something better than I can.
Thank you,
God bless,
Wren Langley

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RE: A Quick Question About the Native iOS Calculator App

[Sieghard Weitzel]

No offense, Christopher, but before "guessing" next time just open the app and 
try it and then you would have noticed it has no effect.
When I played around with it I had at one point typed in about 4 or 5 digits 
and then turned Voiceover off and did a swipe right to left to see if that 
works and when I restarted Voiceover the last digit was indeed gone. I then 
tried a double tap and hold followed by a swipe without lifting and that 
worked, but then later after I cleared the field and started over it again 
didn't work. It was almost as if it worked after you did a swipe once without 
Voiceover, but if you cleared the field and started over it would not work 
again. I did not turn Voiceover off a second time to see if this was consistent.
I do agree, however, that we should all write to Apple Accessibility and ask 
that they get this to work, as far as I am concerned either a 3-finger swipe 
would be OK or a double tap and hold followed by a swipe would also be OK just 
along as there is a gesture that can be used with Voiceover as it is handy if 
one correct a mistake without having to clear everything and start over.

Regards,
Sieghard

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nope. That does nothing.
I think writing Apple Accessibility and asking that this be fixed is the only 
thing left, other than switching to the free calculator app I sent a link to in 
a previous message.
Richard


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> On May 10, 2017, at 12:04 PM, christopher hallsworth 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi my guess is a three finger rather than a one finger as this typically 
> switches from page to page but may also do what you are looking for.
> 
>> On 6 May 2017, at 17:53, M. Taylor  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> 
>> Yesterday, May 5, 2017, one of the trending topics on Twitter was the 
>> discovery that one can delete an entered figure, one digit at a time, 
>> in the native iOS Calculator app, by simply single-finger swiping 
>> from right to left, across the display.  In fact, there were several videos 
>> on this.
>> 
>> For example, were one to enter 6275, rather than having to clear the 
>> entire entry and retyping it, one can simply swipe to delete one digit at a 
>> time.
>> Consequently, the first swipe would delete the 5, in the figure 
>> listed above, changing the entered figure to 627.
>> 
>> With VoiceOver disabled, I confirmed that this, does, indeed, work well.  
>> 
>> However, with VoiceOver enabled, try as I may, I could not discover a 
>> way to reproduce this very handy feature.
>> 
>> My question:  With VoiceOver enabled, is there a way to delete 
>> figures, one digit at a time as described above?
>> 
>> All replies welcomed.
>> 
>> Mark
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