Re: Offline maps?

Thanks, Anna! I’m on the case now! Regards Harry > On 24 Apr 2018, at 16:57, Anna Dresner wrote: > > Hello, Harry, > > What a shame about Navigon! Nearby Explorer lets you download the maps. I'm > pretty sure it's available in the UK. > > Best, > Anna > > > > >> On Apr

Re: Offline maps?

Thanks, Richard! I’ll investigate! Harry > On 25 Apr 2018, at 04:54, Richard Turner wrote: > > > Harry, > Here is a note from Larry from American Printing House: > Hi Richard. > NE is starting to add support for international maps. Currently England and > Germany

Re: Offline maps?

Harry, Here is a note from Larry from American Printing House: Hi Richard. NE is starting to add support for international maps. Currently England and Germany are included in the OpenStreetMap Manager, but we hope to have the world someday. Richard “The secret is not to make your music

RE: Start-Up Sounds

Your SE has the same processor as my 6S Plus and my phone usually takes about 15 seconds to boot to the login screen. Personally I couldn’t care if there was a sound or not since first of all I usually turn off my phone only 2 or 3 times a month and secondly I guess I subconsciously count after

RE: One computer with two phones?

I believe you should be able to do this, but one way that definitely works and which I like best is to simply make another Windows account on your computer for your Dad, then log into that account, start iTunes, add the music he likes and go from there. -Original Message- From:

Re: Start-Up Sounds

this has been a complaint for years. - Original Message - From: Paul Sandoval To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: April 24, 2018 12:29 PM Subject: Re: Start-Up Sounds Hi Mike, The best you can do is if the phone is plugged in when powered on it will vibrate to let you

any games like PUBG or Fortnight:

hi! all, does it has any IOS games like PUBG or Fortnight: that blind people can play! thanks and regards, Ming msn/window live messenger chung_chiming_2...@hotmail.com skype: chungchiming9950 face book: http://www.facebook.com/mingcm1 -- The following information is important for

Re: Sound hound

sound Hound has a much deeper music library compared to Shazam, particularly in classic jazz and indie rock. Kelly On 4/24/18, ndagosti...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you very mutch > > > > > > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of >

One computer with two phones?

Can one on Windows, have ITunes set up, to handle two phones, each phone with a separate apple ID for especially symcronizing music and backing up/restoring? If so how would this be done? because I'm trying to connect a 4S that used to be mine (it's now my Dad's with his Apple ID and

Re: battery case for apple SE

It is called Apple Smart Battery Case. It will work with the iPhone 7 and 8. Andy - Original Message - From: Fanus To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 3:12 AM Subject: Re: battery case for apple SE Hello Andy Thanks very much. Is this battery

Re: Start-Up Sounds

Hi Paul, I just wrote to Apple.com/feedback and suggested this feature be added in the future. It seems that from asking both sighted and blind iPhone users a start-up sound would be a welcome addition. Thanks for the plugged in vibrating tip. Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers! Sennt from my

Re: Start-Up Sounds

Hi Mike, The best you can do is if the phone is plugged in when powered on it will vibrate to let you know that it is starting up. Not exactly what you wanted. Hope this helps. Paul Sandoval Blind Tech Training Expanding Possibilities Using Technology 720-620-8007

Start-Up Sounds

Hi All, Running an SE with iOS 11.3. Is there a setting for making the phone make a sound when it's booted up? When I boot-up / restart my phone, I would like to hear a sound so I know it's started before touching the home screen. As it is I have to touch my home screen to know if it's

Re: Direct Tv Now

Oh I agree! There is a lot of room for improvement as far as accessibility is concerned, but it is doable. I've learned some tricks along the way. Sent from my iPhone Liz Ulrich and leader Dog hope HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ELIZABETH.ULRICH.1 > On Apr 24, 2018, at 1:40 PM, Mama Peach

Re: In addition to the OverDrive app

Hi, I just noticed that there is the B in the app. :-) Sorry about that. Oh boy, it has been so long since I originally signed up. From what I’ve just read on the web, it looks like you need to find your local libraries recorded books page. You’ll need to sign up through your local library with

RE: Placed order with Safeway: wasn’t easy

Hi there, well, the safeway app doesn't work for me at all. Like you, I can do everything until I get to the check out. I even tried turning voice over off and it still doesn't work. Sad because I liked that app when I was able to use it. Lelia -Original Message- From:

RE: In addition to the OverDrive app

Hi Traci, how do I sign up for this rbdigital app? I downloaded it but I need an access code? Thanks Lelia From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 9:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: In addition to the

Flicktype is available in the app store

Hello, For those who miss the Fleksy app, it's back and better then ever! The developers of FlickType are dedicated to keeping this app for the blind and visually impaired. They also have a system wide keyboard that will be released in the future. The stand alone app works great, and should be

Re: Offline maps?

Hello, Harry, What a shame about Navigon! Nearby Explorer lets you download the maps. I'm pretty sure it's available in the UK. Best, Anna > On Apr 24, 2018, at 3:05 AM, Harry Bell wrote: > > NAVIGON is closing down - does anyone know of a voiceover-friendly turn

In addition to the OverDrive app

I read the discussion last week about the OverDrive app. I wanted to include, just in case no one knows about R digital. And additional library app. RBdigital by Recorded Books, LLC https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rbdigital/id515311743?mt=8 Accessibility could use some improving, however I did

Re: Direct Tv Now

I have the Direct TV Now app on my iPhone actually working now. For some reason it would not play any audio, but just by chance I hit the up volume once and it caused the audio to start playing. My volume was already up but by hitting the volume button once, it started playing. I had already

Flicktype is available in the app store

Here is a link FlickType Keyboard by Kpaw, LLC https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flicktype-keyboard/id1359485719?mt=8 Chuck -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that

Re: Transitioning to Overcast from Downcast

In the accessible podcatching app that I use, RSS Radio, there are loads of graphical equalizer settings, among which are Spoken Word and Vocal Booster are the two best. (The others relate mainly to musical content. There are also bass and treble boosters and reducers. The Bass Booster is nice

RE: need some more help with switching voices doing all the steps voice doesn't change,

You would really need to post a message explaining step-by-step what you do. The only thing that is obvious to me is that you obviously are in Voiceover Settings when you start, but I would start here and put down things like 1. Double tap on Speech, 2. Double tap on Voice etc. Also, point out

VO bug in iOS 11.3?

Since iOS 11.3 on my iPhone 7 Plus I’ve noticed voiceover refuses to recognise the one finger double tap on certain apps. Two seem most problematic: using BlindSquare and tapping on My Places; using Safari where, after closing all tabs, I try to activate one of my Favourites. In each case I can

Re: Direct Tv Now

Does the app tell you the various channels either in the listings for the channels or when you pick one? Fred Olver - Original Message - From: "Liz Ulrich and LD Hope" To: Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 3:52 PM Subject: Re:

RE: Sound hound

Thank you very mutch From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 11:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Sound hound What are you using it for? If it is to identify a song that is playing there is a

RE: battery case for apple SE

It’s called the Apple classic juice pack for the iPhone 8 which have one with little use or ware on it that was trying to sell if interested with the hip holster and belt clip too since had to upgrade to one for the iPhone 8+ when change my phone from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone 8+. The battery

Re: battery case for apple SE

Hello Andy Thanks very much. Is this battery case just called Apple iPhone 8 battery case? Regards Fanus From: Andy Baracco Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 9:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: battery case for apple SE It shows on page 1 of the home screen. Your phone probably

Dish network questions

So after not getting a deal that I could be happy with from At yesterday I've decided to look at other options. I'm considering Spectrum for internet and Dish for TV depending on what you guys say about it since they have some really good deals. I hear that they now having talking boxes, so I

Reading Books with speak screen

Hello I don’t often read books on what used to be iBooks, however, when I do have to use the Books IOS app, I much prefer to use the speak screen facility. I bought a book last week and tried to use speak screen and the reading was interrupted at the end of every page by Voiceover announcing

Offline maps?

NAVIGON is closing down - does anyone know of a voiceover-friendly turn by turn offline U.K. gps app for iPhone 7 Plus ios 11.3? Thanks Harry -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or

Re: need some more help with switching voices doing all the steps voice doesn't change,

Thank you, we've done all that, and actually tom was already in there, so we weren't adding voices. Wayne was able to change the voice last month on one of the phones and even on that one we can't change it again to another voice. Thank you if anyone else knows what we could be missing. -

Re: Can the Apple Earpods be Used for Making Calls?

Yup! Use mine all the time for phone calls. Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda MySpace.com/musikonalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Apr 24, 2018, at 12:20 AM, dani pagador wrote: > > Hi, Everyone. > I