RE: An Aira Update

[Sieghard Weitzel]

I agree that Aira while having come up at various times before is certainly not 
in everybody's face all the time. If you, Andy, are subscribe to so many lists 
and Podcasts where it is discussed you obviously have a great deal of spare 
time for all this. I can hardly keep up with the Viphone, Jaws and Windows 10 
groups which I am subscribed to and rarely do I hear about Aira. In fact, it's 
on my list of things to do to find out more about what Aira is offering in 
Canada.
I certainly did not consider Jonathan's post inappropriate in any way and find 
it regrettable that Mark apparently judged it to be so. I don't think in a case 
like Aira you can separate the app from the service. There are many examples on 
this list where services are discussed. People ask questions about Apple Music 
or Netflix and not always is the question strictly about the Music app or the 
Netflix app but about the service in general and I therefore wonder what makes 
Aira so different. There have been lengthy discussions here about the services 
and phone plans offered by various US cell phone providers where I am pretty 
sure Mark has participated or even initiated the topic and that is hardly only 
iPhone related.
But of course groups like Viphone are not democracies and Mark is the moderator 
so I guess his word is the law, but it is unfortunate to loose any future 
contributions of a member as accomplished and well-regarded as Jonathan.

Best regards,
Sieghard

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Janet 
Bell
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:46 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

if you get so much information about stuff maybe you should look at your own 
subscriptions.  I am glad it has been put up on this list because I have 
never heard of it and it seems like a good idea to me  Janet

-Original Message- 
From: Andy Baracco
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 4:34 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

It's not that jonathan isn't welcome, it the aiRa propaganda.  Personally,
I'm tired of them always being in my face, i. e. Emails, podcasts, etc.
they're not new, and I'm tired of hearing about them.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "Mary Otten" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


I’m not Jonathan, but when the moderator of the list says that such posts
are not welcome, what else would you expect?
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Jewel  wrote:
>
> Jonathon!  Why punish us all just because of the negative reaction of a 
> very few?
>
>  Jewel
>
> --
> From: "Jonathan Mosen" 
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:42 PM
> To: 
> Subject: RE: An Aira Update
>
> Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing after 
> around 9 years on the
> group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
> During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we had 
> many occasions where app
> developers would engage with us about their apps, especially when those 
> apps were blindness
> specific.
> Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple 
> occasions, with some mentioning
> it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed appropriate, on-topic, and 
> of value to interested
> members to let them know about recent developments, especially a free 
> trial. This has been welcomed
> on other groups.
> It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the 
> service, when the app is the
> vehicle for that service.
> Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered 
> on-topic, because one uses it on
> an iPhone and it is blindness specific.
> Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to 
> everyone for that.
> Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can freely 
> interact, you're welcome
> to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and Android. If an app 
> developer wishes to take
> time to engage, they are welcomed with open arms.
> blindphones+subscr...@groups.io.
> And of course as has been already pointed out in this thread, there's an 
> Aira group too.
> Thanks all.
>
> Jonathan Mosen
> Mosen Consulting
> Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
> http://www.mosen.org
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. 
> Taylor
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:31 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: An Aira Update
>
> I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered 
> to our community, is
> always appreciated.
>
> However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on 
> this list.  Any questions
> regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, immediately.
>
> Thank you all for observing this policy.
>
> Moderator Mark
>
>
> -Original Message-
> Fro

Re: Smart blood pressure cuff

[Janet Bell]

Hi with regard to this app where do you get the cup from and is it available in 
the u.k.?

From: Kimberly 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 9:12 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Subject: Re: Smart blood pressure cuff

Yes, the Qardio blood pressure cuff is simple to use and the app is very 
accessible. Note that Qardio is spelled with a q.


Sent from Kimber's iPhone 
The happy ending still beckons, and it is in the hope of grasping it that we go 
on.—Annie Proulx


On Jan 26, 2019, at 1:32 PM, regina alvarado  wrote:


  Hi, a quick question. Is there a blood pressure cuff that works with iPhone? 
Is the app needed to use it accessible? Thanks in advance.


  Reggie and Lex
  God said, "I need somebody strong enough to pull sleds and find bombs, yet 
gentle enough to love babies and lead the blind. Somebody who will spend all 
day on a couch with a resting head and supportive eyes to lift the spirits of a 
broken heart." So God made a dog.

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Re: An Aira Update

[Janet Bell]

if you get so much information about stuff maybe you should look at your own 
subscriptions.  I am glad it has been put up on this list because I have 
never heard of it and it seems like a good idea to me  Janet


-Original Message- 
From: Andy Baracco

Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 4:34 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

It's not that jonathan isn't welcome, it the aiRa propaganda.  Personally,
I'm tired of them always being in my face, i. e. Emails, podcasts, etc.
they're not new, and I'm tired of hearing about them.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "Mary Otten" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


I’m not Jonathan, but when the moderator of the list says that such posts
are not welcome, what else would you expect?
Mary


Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 26, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Jewel  wrote:

Jonathon!  Why punish us all just because of the negative reaction of a 
very few?


 Jewel

--
From: "Jonathan Mosen" 
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:42 PM
To: 
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing after 
around 9 years on the

group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we had 
many occasions where app
developers would engage with us about their apps, especially when those 
apps were blindness

specific.
Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple 
occasions, with some mentioning
it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed appropriate, on-topic, and 
of value to interested
members to let them know about recent developments, especially a free 
trial. This has been welcomed

on other groups.
It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the 
service, when the app is the

vehicle for that service.
Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered 
on-topic, because one uses it on

an iPhone and it is blindness specific.
Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to 
everyone for that.
Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can freely 
interact, you're welcome
to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and Android. If an app 
developer wishes to take

time to engage, they are welcomed with open arms.
blindphones+subscr...@groups.io.
And of course as has been already pointed out in this thread, there's an 
Aira group too.

Thanks all.

Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
http://www.mosen.org

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. 
Taylor

Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered 
to our community, is

always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on 
this list.  Any questions

regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 
Of Andy Baracco

Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update



Hello,

I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?


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On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info
may
be of interest to some.

For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description
of
anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
can
use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where
it's
useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.

The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer
subscription
plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
anywhere.

If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin
in
your own environment, we've released a f

Re: An Aira Update

[Christopher Chaltain]

I see so little about Aira, I appreciate the occasional post on this 
list and others about changes in the apps and the service. If I were to 
see the same information on multiple sources, I's just use the delete 
key rather than spend my time complaining  about the so called 
propaganda. If a service or app is worthwhile to me then I spend the 
money acquiring it. If it's beneficial to others but not to me then I 
just ignore it and let others enjoy it.  I'm not so selfish or arrogant 
to think that just because I'm not interested in something then 
therefore it isn't useful to anyone.



On 1/26/19 10:34 PM, Andy Baracco wrote:
It's not that jonathan isn't welcome, it the aiRa propaganda.  
Personally, I'm tired of them always being in my face, i. e. Emails, 
podcasts, etc. they're not new, and I'm tired of hearing about them.


Andy

- Original Message - From: "Mary Otten" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


I’m not Jonathan, but when the moderator of the list says that such 
posts are not welcome, what else would you expect?

Mary


Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 26, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Jewel  wrote:

Jonathon!  Why punish us all just because of the negative reaction of 
a very few?


 Jewel

--
From: "Jonathan Mosen" 
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:42 PM
To: 
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing 
after around 9 years on the

group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we 
had many occasions where app
developers would engage with us about their apps, especially when 
those apps were blindness

specific.
Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple 
occasions, with some mentioning
it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed appropriate, on-topic, 
and of value to interested
members to let them know about recent developments, especially a free 
trial. This has been welcomed

on other groups.
It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the 
service, when the app is the

vehicle for that service.
Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered 
on-topic, because one uses it on

an iPhone and it is blindness specific.
Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to 
everyone for that.
Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can 
freely interact, you're welcome
to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and Android. If an 
app developer wishes to take

time to engage, they are welcomed with open arms.
blindphones+subscr...@groups.io.
And of course as has been already pointed out in this thread, there's 
an Aira group too.

Thanks all.

Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
http://www.mosen.org

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf 
Of M. Taylor

Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being 
offered to our community, is

always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be 
discussed on this list.  Any questions

regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
Behalf Of Andy Baracco

Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - From: "James English" 


To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update



Hello,

I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?


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On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following 
info

may
be of interest to some.

For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio 
description

of
anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained 
professionals. You

can
use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where
it's
useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart 
glasses.


The Aira app is free, and i

Re: An Aira Update

[Andy Baracco]

It's not that jonathan isn't welcome, it the aiRa propaganda.  Personally, 
I'm tired of them always being in my face, i. e. Emails, podcasts, etc. 
they're not new, and I'm tired of hearing about them.


Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "Mary Otten" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


I’m not Jonathan, but when the moderator of the list says that such posts 
are not welcome, what else would you expect?

Mary


Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 26, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Jewel  wrote:

Jonathon!  Why punish us all just because of the negative reaction of a 
very few?


 Jewel

--
From: "Jonathan Mosen" 
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:42 PM
To: 
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing after 
around 9 years on the

group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we had 
many occasions where app
developers would engage with us about their apps, especially when those 
apps were blindness

specific.
Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple 
occasions, with some mentioning
it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed appropriate, on-topic, and 
of value to interested
members to let them know about recent developments, especially a free 
trial. This has been welcomed

on other groups.
It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the 
service, when the app is the

vehicle for that service.
Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered 
on-topic, because one uses it on

an iPhone and it is blindness specific.
Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to 
everyone for that.
Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can freely 
interact, you're welcome
to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and Android. If an app 
developer wishes to take

time to engage, they are welcomed with open arms.
blindphones+subscr...@groups.io.
And of course as has been already pointed out in this thread, there's an 
Aira group too.

Thanks all.

Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
http://www.mosen.org

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. 
Taylor

Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered 
to our community, is

always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on 
this list.  Any questions

regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 
Of Andy Baracco

Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update



Hello,

I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?


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On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info
may
be of interest to some.

For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description
of
anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
can
use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where
it's
useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.

The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer
subscription
plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
anywhere.

If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin
in
your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try 
anytime
access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like 
a

paying subscriber.



The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period
of
seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
preferen

RE: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

[Alan Lemly]

Sherry,

I'm behind on today's email so I expect this has already been answered. I just 
asked Siri to reply to my most recent text message. She did come back with "Who 
do you want to send it to?" and I replied "Reply to my most recent text 
message" again and she read me back my most recent text and asked what I wanted 
to reply. I don't know why this extra step has been inserted but try repeating 
your request again and see if you get what you want.

Alan lemly

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
sherrywells1...@gmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 4:30 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

Apparently I wasn't very clear in my query.  I do exactly what the 2 of you say 
- tell Ciri to text someone then say my text & say yes when prompted to send.  

My current problem is that  I get a message that went to 9 people including me. 
 I used to be able to tell Ciri, respond to most recent text & she would send 
my text to all 9 people.  This no longer works since I upgraded to the most 
current IOS.  Telling Ciri to text person 1 and person 2 etc is not working 
either no matter how clearly I try to say all 9 names.   So I was wondering if 
there is still a way to tell Ciri to reply to the most recent text & get her to 
send a text to all 9 people in the group.

Thanks,
Sherry Wells

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Carolyn 
Arnold
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:22 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

That's exactly what I do. 

Best regards,

Carolyn 


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Judy Pryor
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:18 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

Sherry, all I do is for example say Siri send a message to Sherry and she will 
say what do I want to say .  I tell her whatever I wish to say.  She will say 
ready to send it.  If its ok I say send it which she does.  If its not ok I say 
don t send it.  So you do not need to use the send button.


Hope that helps

Judy

Sent from my iPhone

> On 26 Jan 2019, at 19:50,  
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Prior to making the mistake of updating my IPhone 5s to the current 
> version of IOS, I was able to tell Ciri to reply to the most recent text.  
> This was
> especially useful when I got a group message.   Now saying reply to, or
> respond to, most recent text only elicits a to whom do you want to send a
> message response.  Sigh.   So next I tried just repeating the 9 names in the
> group.  After 8 tries where Ciri would only pick up the first 7 names, 
> I went to type in a text.  After dictating the message,  I cannot find 
> the send button on the text screen.  I can quite easily find buttons 
> for Pandora, store, music & some other things but I cannot for the 
> life of me find the send button.  Why in the world would I ever need Pandora 
> here??
> 
> So, does anyone know how I can get Ciri to reply to the most recent text?
> And where the heck is the send button on the text message screen?  I'm 
> sure I am going to feel stupid once I find out but really need to 
> reply to this text so am desperate.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sherry Wells
> 
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Re: An Aira Update

[Mary Otten]

I’m not Jonathan, but when the moderator of the list says that such posts are 
not welcome, what else would you expect?
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Jewel  wrote:
> 
> Jonathon!  Why punish us all just because of the negative reaction of a very 
> few?
> 
>  Jewel
> 
> --
> From: "Jonathan Mosen" 
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:42 PM
> To: 
> Subject: RE: An Aira Update
> 
> Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing after 
> around 9 years on the 
> group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
> During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we had many 
> occasions where app 
> developers would engage with us about their apps, especially when those apps 
> were blindness 
> specific.
> Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple 
> occasions, with some mentioning 
> it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed appropriate, on-topic, and of 
> value to interested 
> members to let them know about recent developments, especially a free trial. 
> This has been welcomed 
> on other groups.
> It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the service, 
> when the app is the 
> vehicle for that service.
> Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered on-topic, 
> because one uses it on 
> an iPhone and it is blindness specific.
> Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to 
> everyone for that.
> Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can freely 
> interact, you're welcome 
> to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and Android. If an app 
> developer wishes to take 
> time to engage, they are welcomed with open arms.
> blindphones+subscr...@groups.io.
> And of course as has been already pointed out in this thread, there's an Aira 
> group too.
> Thanks all.
> 
> Jonathan Mosen
> Mosen Consulting
> Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
> http://www.mosen.org
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. 
> Taylor
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:31 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: An Aira Update
> 
> I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
> our community, is 
> always appreciated.
> 
> However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on 
> this list.  Any questions 
> regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, immediately.
> 
> Thank you all for observing this policy.
> 
> Moderator Mark
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Andy Baracco
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: An Aira Update
> 
> I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.
> 
> Andy
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "James English" 
> To: 
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
> Subject: Re: An Aira Update
> 
> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?> id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
>> 
>> 
>>   > href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
>> target="_blank">> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif";
>> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
>> />
>> Virus-free. > href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
>> target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com
>> 
>> 
>> > height="1">
>> 
>>> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info
>>> may
>>> be of interest to some.
>>> 
>>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description
>>> of
>>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>>> can
>>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where
>>> it's
>>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>>> 
>>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer
>>> subscription
>>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>>> anywhere.
>>> 
>>> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin
>>> in
>>> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
>>> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
>>> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
>>> paying subscriber.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period

Re: An Aira Update

[Jewel]

Jonathon!  Why punish us all just because of the negative reaction of a very 
few?

  Jewel

--
From: "Jonathan Mosen" 
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:42 PM
To: 
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing after around 
9 years on the 
group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we had many 
occasions where app 
developers would engage with us about their apps, especially when those apps 
were blindness 
specific.
Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple occasions, 
with some mentioning 
it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed appropriate, on-topic, and of 
value to interested 
members to let them know about recent developments, especially a free trial. 
This has been welcomed 
on other groups.
It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the service, 
when the app is the 
vehicle for that service.
Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered on-topic, 
because one uses it on 
an iPhone and it is blindness specific.
Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to everyone 
for that.
Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can freely 
interact, you're welcome 
to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and Android. If an app 
developer wishes to take 
time to engage, they are welcomed with open arms.
blindphones+subscr...@groups.io.
And of course as has been already pointed out in this thread, there's an Aira 
group too.
Thanks all.

Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
http://www.mosen.org

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
our community, is 
always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on this 
list.  Any questions 
regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


> Hello,
>
> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for? id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
> 
> 
> href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank"> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif";
> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
> />
> Virus-free.  href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com
> 
> 
>  height="1">
>
> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info
>> may
>> be of interest to some.
>>
>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description
>> of
>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>> can
>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where
>> it's
>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>>
>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer
>> subscription
>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>> anywhere.
>>
>> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin
>> in
>> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
>> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
>> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
>> paying subscriber.
>>
>>
>>
>> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period
>> of
>> seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
>> preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
>> that
>> time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
>> to
>> Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
>> everyday life.
>>
>>
>>
>> Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
>> your 

RE: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Yes, this is an unfortunate development and one I hope more people join me in 
reporting to Apple Accessibility.
There is a work-around which isn't great, but it's better than nothing.
Ask SIRI to read your most recent message if that is the one you want to reply 
to. SIRI will read it and she may ask if you want to reply, but even if she 
doesn't, you can then tell her to reply and she'll do it.
Yes, I know, it's another great step forward in SIRI advancements 8 years after 
Apple started SIRI, she can reply if she first read the message, but not 
otherwise. Of course I am being sarcastic here since it's another stupid little 
but annoying step backwards.
One good thing is that lately it seems dictation is a lot more accurate.



-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
sherrywells1...@gmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 11:50 AM
To: VIPhone 
Subject: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

Hi all,

Prior to making the mistake of updating my IPhone 5s to the current version
of IOS, I was able to tell Ciri to reply to the most recent text.  This was
especially useful when I got a group message.   Now saying reply to, or
respond to, most recent text only elicits a to whom do you want to send a
message response.  Sigh.   So next I tried just repeating the 9 names in the
group.  After 8 tries where Ciri would only pick up the first 7 names, I
went to type in a text.  After dictating the message,  I cannot find the
send button on the text screen.  I can quite easily find buttons for
Pandora, store, music & some other things but I cannot for the life of me
find the send button.  Why in the world would I ever need Pandora here??

So, does anyone know how I can get Ciri to reply to the most recent text?
And where the heck is the send button on the text message screen?  I'm sure
I am going to feel stupid once I find out but really need to reply to this
text so am desperate.

Thanks,
Sherry Wells

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Re: An Aira Update

[Mary Otten]

I see the point, but what about when they come on and advertising sales, like 
the developer of blind square did not terribly long ago. Or KNFB Reader in the 
past. I just think it’s hair splitting. Especially given the amount of other 
stuff that could be deemed off-topic or irrelevant by a strict moderator. I 
think this post got singled out, and even though I don’t care about this 
product, I know a bunch of folks do. So whatever.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 7:10 PM, Andy Baracco  wrote:
> 
> But there's a difference between a person talking about an app they like and 
> a corporate executive touting his company's product.
> 
> Andy
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Mary Otten" 
> To: 
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 6:59 PM
> Subject: Re: An Aira Update
> 
> 
> Hi Mark,
> I think you were splitting hairs here. Plenty of people get on here and talk 
> about apps that are accessible and how that benefits them. For instance, the 
> Seeing AI app and all the uses to which they put it. So what is your problem 
> with this? I don’t use this service, and I don’t see myself doing cell 
> anytime soon, due to my own personal circumstances. So I have no vested 
> interest here. But given some of the questionable articles that even you have 
> posted, notably that nonsense from Forbes magazine, which is a miserable 
> record when it comes to anything Apple related, I think you should either 
> start looking at your own post a bit more or lighten up on this one. Just my 
> two cents.
> Mary
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 26, 2019, at 5:31 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
>> 
>> I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
>> our community, is always appreciated.
>> 
>> However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on 
>> this list.  Any questions regarding the service, itself, to be taken 
>> off-list, immediately.
>> 
>> Thank you all for observing this policy.
>> 
>> Moderator Mark
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 
>> Of Andy Baracco
>> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: An Aira Update
>> 
>> I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.
>> 
>> Andy
>> 
>> - Original Message - From: "James English" 
>> To: 
>> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
>> Subject: Re: An Aira Update
>> 
>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?>> id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  >> href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
>>> target="_blank">>> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif";
>>> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
>>> />
>>> Virus-free. >> href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
>>> target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> >> height="1">
>>> 
 On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
 Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
 communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info
 may
 be of interest to some.
 
 For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description
 of
 anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
 can
 use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where
 it's
 useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
 
 The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
 locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer
 subscription
 plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
 anywhere.
 
 If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin
 in
 your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
 service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
 access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
 paying subscriber.
 
 
 
 The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period
 of
 seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
 preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
 that
 time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
 to
 Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
 everyday life.
 
 
 
 Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
 your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
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Re: Smart appliances.

[Andy Baracco]

The only concern I have about smart appliances is that the companies that make 
them may discontinue production of their non smart models.

Andy

  - Original Message - 
  From: Lenron Brown 
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 7:07 PM
  Subject: Re: Smart appliances.


  Can’t really see how any of the smart appliances make you any less lazy when 
it if you really want to exercise you can go for a walk or go to the gym and 
exercise. Some of these things actually make things easier for us if you think 
about it, you can set an Insta pot and know exactly what you’re setting in on 
without having to throw on labels. I think the smart thermostat is pretty neat. 
Also I don’t really think many companies make things these days that are 
supposed to last forever, a lot of the time as they are thinking about how to 
make the most money out of a product.


  Sent from my iPhone

  On Jan 25, 2019, at 3:07 PM, 'Bill Gallik' via VIPhone 
 wrote:


 Sure; with my luck, "a toilet randomly playing music when you sit on it,” 
would probably play the theme from the movie “Psycho!”


0There are appliances that would serve well as “Smart Appliances” such as 
microwave ovens, standard range/ovens air conditioners.  Appliances that could 
be set using a “Blue Tooth” connected app so a blind person could more 
accurately settings such as temperature, timing and other configuration values.




- Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
- "A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin."
- US Editor and Satirist, H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)




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Re: An Aira Update

[Andy Baracco]

But there's a difference between a person talking about an app they like and 
a corporate executive touting his company's product.


Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "Mary Otten" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 6:59 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


Hi Mark,
I think you were splitting hairs here. Plenty of people get on here and talk 
about apps that are accessible and how that benefits them. For instance, the 
Seeing AI app and all the uses to which they put it. So what is your problem 
with this? I don’t use this service, and I don’t see myself doing cell 
anytime soon, due to my own personal circumstances. So I have no vested 
interest here. But given some of the questionable articles that even you 
have posted, notably that nonsense from Forbes magazine, which is a 
miserable record when it comes to anything Apple related, I think you should 
either start looking at your own post a bit more or lighten up on this one. 
Just my two cents.

Mary


Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 26, 2019, at 5:31 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered 
to our community, is always appreciated.


However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on 
this list.  Any questions regarding the service, itself, to be taken 
off-list, immediately.


Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 
Of Andy Baracco

Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update



Hello,

I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?


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On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info
may
be of interest to some.

For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description
of
anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
can
use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where
it's
useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.

The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer
subscription
plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
anywhere.

If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin
in
your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try 
anytime
access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like 
a

paying subscriber.



The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period
of
seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
that
time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people 
new

to
Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
everyday life.



Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect 
to
your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to 
research

nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
the
comfort of your home.

For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head
on
over to

https://aira.io/free-trial

Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and 
MP3.

You can find it at:

http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new
class
of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but 
how

it
might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.

Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast.

It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and
more.

Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their
podcasts, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher,
TuneIn and more. Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of
months
and an Alexa skill will be released ev

RE: An Aira Update

[M. Taylor]

Hello Jonathan,

Sorry to see you go but that, of course, is your decision to make.

There are many services that we limit to app-specific discussions, on-list.  
For example, Amazon Alexa, YouTube, Uber, Lyft, Net Flix,etc.

Like all of the above mentioned services, and their related products, I'm 
certain that there are service-specific forums available to those who wish to 
discuss AIRA, in more detail.  

Just to be clear, any discussion regarding the iOS AIRA app are certainly 
welcome, on-list.  Having said this, keep in mind that this is not an AIRA 
support discussion forum.

This is an extremely high traffic list and so we want to keep the discussion as 
close to on-point for iOS related products, as possible.

You are welcome to post any AIRA list subscription information on the list.

All the best to you,

Mark

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jonathan Mosen
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 6:43 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing after around 
9 years on the group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we had many 
occasions where app developers would engage with us about their apps, 
especially when those apps were blindness specific.
Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple occasions, 
with some mentioning it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed 
appropriate, on-topic, and of value to interested members to let them know 
about recent developments, especially a free trial. This has been welcomed on 
other groups.
It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the service, 
when the app is the vehicle for that service.
Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered on-topic, 
because one uses it on an iPhone and it is blindness specific. 
Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to everyone 
for that.
Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can freely 
interact, you're welcome to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and 
Android. If an app developer wishes to take time to engage, they are welcomed 
with open arms.
blindphones+subscr...@groups.io.
And of course as has been already pointed out in this thread, there's an Aira 
group too.
Thanks all.

Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training http://www.mosen.org

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
our community, is always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on this 
list.  Any questions regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, 
immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message -
From: "James English" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


> Hello,
>
> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for? id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
> 
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> />
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> 
> 
>  height="1">
>
> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info 
>> may
>> be of interest to some.
>>
>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description 
>> of
>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>> can
>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where 
>> it's
>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>>
>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer 
>> subscription
>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>> anywhere.
>>
>> If you've been curious about Aira and

Re: Smart appliances.

[Lenron Brown]

Can’t really see how any of the smart appliances make you any less lazy when it 
if you really want to exercise you can go for a walk or go to the gym and 
exercise. Some of these things actually make things easier for us if you think 
about it, you can set an Insta pot and know exactly what you’re setting in on 
without having to throw on labels. I think the smart thermostat is pretty neat. 
Also I don’t really think many companies make things these days that are 
supposed to last forever, a lot of the time as they are thinking about how to 
make the most money out of a product.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 25, 2019, at 3:07 PM, 'Bill Gallik' via VIPhone 
>  wrote:
> 
>  Sure; with my luck, "a toilet randomly playing music when you sit on it,” 
> would probably play the theme from the movie “Psycho!”
> 
> 0There are appliances that would serve well as “Smart Appliances” such as 
> microwave ovens, standard range/ovens air conditioners.  Appliances that 
> could be set using a “Blue Tooth” connected app so a blind person could more 
> accurately settings such as temperature, timing and other configuration 
> values.
> 
> 
> 
> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
> - "A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin."
> - US Editor and Satirist, H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
> 
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Re: An Aira Update

[Mary Otten]

Hi Mark,
I think you were splitting hairs here. Plenty of people get on here and talk 
about apps that are accessible and how that benefits them. For instance, the 
Seeing AI app and all the uses to which they put it. So what is your problem 
with this? I don’t use this service, and I don’t see myself doing cell anytime 
soon, due to my own personal circumstances. So I have no vested interest here. 
But given some of the questionable articles that even you have posted, notably 
that nonsense from Forbes magazine, which is a miserable record when it comes 
to anything Apple related, I think you should either start looking at your own 
post a bit more or lighten up on this one. Just my two cents.
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 5:31 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
> our community, is always appreciated.
> 
> However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on 
> this list.  Any questions regarding the service, itself, to be taken 
> off-list, immediately.
> 
> Thank you all for observing this policy.
> 
> Moderator Mark
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Andy Baracco
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: An Aira Update
> 
> I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.
> 
> Andy
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "James English" 
> To: 
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
> Subject: Re: An Aira Update
> 
> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?> id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
>> 
>> 
>>   > href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
>> target="_blank">> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif";
>> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
>> />
>> Virus-free. > href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
>> target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com
>> 
>> 
>> > height="1">
>> 
>>> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info 
>>> may
>>> be of interest to some.
>>> 
>>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description 
>>> of
>>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>>> can
>>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where 
>>> it's
>>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>>> 
>>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer 
>>> subscription
>>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>>> anywhere.
>>> 
>>> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin 
>>> in
>>> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
>>> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
>>> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
>>> paying subscriber.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period 
>>> of
>>> seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
>>> preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
>>> that
>>> time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
>>> to
>>> Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
>>> everyday life.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
>>> your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
>>> nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
>>> the
>>> comfort of your home.
>>> 
>>> For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head 
>>> on
>>> over to
>>> 
>>> https://aira.io/free-trial
>>> 
>>> Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
>>> modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3.
>>> You can find it at:
>>> 
>>> http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
>>> you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new 
>>> class
>>> of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how
>>> it
>>> might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.
>>> 
>>> Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast.
>>> 
>>> It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and
>>> more.
>>> 
>>> Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get th

RE: An Aira Update

[Jonathan Mosen]

Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing after around 
9 years on the group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we had many 
occasions where app developers would engage with us about their apps, 
especially when those apps were blindness specific.
Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple occasions, 
with some mentioning it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed 
appropriate, on-topic, and of value to interested members to let them know 
about recent developments, especially a free trial. This has been welcomed on 
other groups.
It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the service, 
when the app is the vehicle for that service.
Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered on-topic, 
because one uses it on an iPhone and it is blindness specific. 
Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to everyone 
for that.
Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can freely 
interact, you're welcome to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and 
Android. If an app developer wishes to take time to engage, they are welcomed 
with open arms.
blindphones+subscr...@groups.io.
And of course as has been already pointed out in this thread, there's an Aira 
group too.
Thanks all.

Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
http://www.mosen.org

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
our community, is always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on this 
list.  Any questions regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, 
immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


> Hello,
>
> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for? id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
> 
> 
> href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank"> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif";
> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
> />
> Virus-free.  href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com
> 
> 
>  height="1">
>
> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info 
>> may
>> be of interest to some.
>>
>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description 
>> of
>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>> can
>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where 
>> it's
>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>>
>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer 
>> subscription
>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>> anywhere.
>>
>> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin 
>> in
>> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
>> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
>> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
>> paying subscriber.
>>
>>
>>
>> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period 
>> of
>> seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
>> preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
>> that
>> time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
>> to
>> Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
>> everyday life.
>>
>>
>>
>> Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
>> your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
>> nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
>> the
>> comfort of your home.
>>
>> For all the details including a list of frequently asked questio

Re: Can you replace a word in voice dream writer

[Anna Dresner]

Hi,

I'm pretty sure that if you double-tap a synonym, it replaces the word.

Best,
Anna




> On Jan 26, 2019, at 3:07 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> i do not think you can replace text that way, but Voice Dream support might 
> have an answer.
> Spell Check is on the tools menu.
> HTH,
> Richard
> 
> 
> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
> any." -- Alice Walker
> 
> 
> On Jan 26, 2019, at 12:56 PM, TaraPrakash  > wrote:
> 
>> Dear all 
>> I have a couple of questions for you about voice stream writer. 
>> If at   all you can, how would you replace a word with  its meaning or 
>> synonym without typing it. I know how to check the meaning of a word in the 
>> app but it would be nice if you could replace it with one of the synonyms. 
>> Secondly how does the spellcheck work in this app? I couldn’t find an option 
>> for that. 
>> I would appreciate your responses
>> 
>> TP 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: An Aira Update

[Rebecca Ilniski]

I'm enjoying using the AIRA app as well. I joined the Aira email group as well 
before I signed up to ask questions. aira+subscr...@groups.io 
It's a great group to ask questions about the service. But the app is awesome 
and totally accessible.  

Rebecca and guide dog Kabob 
email: rilni...@gmail.com

On Jan 26, 2019, at 8:34 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli  
wrote:

I love Aira! It is awesome. The iOS app is very accessible. NO issues.

Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 7:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
our community, is always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on this 
list.  Any questions regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, 
immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


> Hello,
> 
> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for? id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
> 
> 
>href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank"> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif";
> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
> />
> Virus-free.  href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com
> 
> 
>  height="1">
> 
>> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info 
>> may
>> be of interest to some.
>> 
>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description 
>> of
>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>> can
>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where 
>> it's
>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>> 
>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer 
>> subscription
>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>> anywhere.
>> 
>> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin 
>> in
>> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
>> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
>> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
>> paying subscriber.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period 
>> of
>> seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
>> preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
>> that
>> time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
>> to
>> Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
>> everyday life.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
>> your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
>> nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
>> the
>> comfort of your home.
>> 
>> For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head 
>> on
>> over to
>> 
>> https://aira.io/free-trial
>> 
>> Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
>> modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3.
>> You can find it at:
>> 
>> http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
>> you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new 
>> class
>> of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how
>> it
>> might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.
>> 
>> Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast.
>> 
>> It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and
>> more.
>> 
>> Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their
>> podcasts, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher,
>> TuneIn and more. Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of 
>> months
>> and an Alexa skill will be released eventually.
>> 
>> Many people enjoy hearing podcasts thro

RE: An Aira Update

[Sarai Bucciarelli]

I love Aira! It is awesome. The iOS app is very accessible. NO issues.

Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 7:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
our community, is always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on this 
list.  Any questions regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, 
immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


> Hello,
>
> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for? id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
> 
> 
> href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank"> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif";
> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
> />
> Virus-free.  href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com
> 
> 
>  height="1">
>
> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info 
>> may
>> be of interest to some.
>>
>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description 
>> of
>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>> can
>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where 
>> it's
>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>>
>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer 
>> subscription
>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>> anywhere.
>>
>> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin 
>> in
>> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
>> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
>> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
>> paying subscriber.
>>
>>
>>
>> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period 
>> of
>> seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
>> preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
>> that
>> time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
>> to
>> Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
>> everyday life.
>>
>>
>>
>> Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
>> your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
>> nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
>> the
>> comfort of your home.
>>
>> For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head 
>> on
>> over to
>>
>> https://aira.io/free-trial
>>
>> Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
>> modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3.
>> You can find it at:
>>
>> http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
>> you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new 
>> class
>> of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how
>> it
>> might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.
>>
>> Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast.
>>
>> It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and
>> more.
>>
>> Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their
>> podcasts, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher,
>> TuneIn and more. Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of 
>> months
>> and an Alexa skill will be released eventually.
>>
>> Many people enjoy hearing podcasts through HumanWare's Victor Reader
>> Stream,
>> so of course it's listed there too.
>>
>> Should you wish to enter the RSS feed manually into your podcast client
>> right away, it is:
>>
>> https://airacast.libsyn.com/rss
>>
>> Search for Airacast in your podcast app of choice, or Here's an Apple
>> podcasts link for you.
>>
>> https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/airacast-with-jonat

RE: An Aira Update

[M. Taylor]

I see your point, Andy.  Be that as it may, any new service being offered to 
our community, is always appreciated.

However, and this is to everyone, the iOS app only, is to be discussed on this 
list.  Any questions regarding the service, itself, to be taken off-list, 
immediately.

Thank you all for observing this policy.

Moderator Mark


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Andy Baracco
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: An Aira Update

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update


> Hello,
>
> I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for? id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
> 
> 
> href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank"> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif";
> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
> />
> Virus-free.  href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail";
> target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com
> 
> 
>  height="1">
>
> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info 
>> may
>> be of interest to some.
>>
>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description 
>> of
>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>> can
>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where 
>> it's
>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>>
>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer 
>> subscription
>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>> anywhere.
>>
>> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin 
>> in
>> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
>> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
>> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
>> paying subscriber.
>>
>>
>>
>> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period 
>> of
>> seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
>> preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
>> that
>> time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
>> to
>> Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
>> everyday life.
>>
>>
>>
>> Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
>> your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
>> nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
>> the
>> comfort of your home.
>>
>> For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head 
>> on
>> over to
>>
>> https://aira.io/free-trial
>>
>> Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
>> modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3.
>> You can find it at:
>>
>> http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
>> you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new 
>> class
>> of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how
>> it
>> might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.
>>
>> Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast.
>>
>> It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and
>> more.
>>
>> Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their
>> podcasts, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher,
>> TuneIn and more. Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of 
>> months
>> and an Alexa skill will be released eventually.
>>
>> Many people enjoy hearing podcasts through HumanWare's Victor Reader
>> Stream,
>> so of course it's listed there too.
>>
>> Should you wish to enter the RSS feed manually into your podcast client
>> right away, it is:
>>
>> https://airacast.libsyn.com/rss
>>
>> Search for Airacast in your podcast app of choice, or Here's an Apple
>> podcasts link for you.
>>
>> https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/airacast-with-jonathan-mosen/id144988870
>> 1
>>
>> All the best.
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
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RE: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Cirri

[sherrywells1157]

Perfect!  This works great.  Thanks so much.

Sherry Wells

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Holly
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 5:43 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Cirri

Hi Sherry:

I think if you ask Siri to find your most recent text, she will find it, read 
it to you and then ask you if you want to reply.  So just ask her to find your 
most recent text instead of asking her to respond to it.

Hope this is clear.

Holly 

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RE: An Aira Update

[Jonathan Mosen]

Hi Fazil, it’s available in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Aira 
access locations are available in the UK.

Jonathan

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Fazil M.
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 12:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

 

Is this available in US only?

 

From: Fazil M. [mailto:urdu...@telus.net] 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:24 PM
To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com'
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

 

Is this available in US only?

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jonathan Mosen
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:17 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: An Aira Update

 

Hi all. Since the middle of October, I’ve been Aira’s VP of Explorer 
communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info may be 
of interest to some.

For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description of 
anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You can 
use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where it’s 
useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.

The Aira app is free, and it’s free to use in an increasing number of 
locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer subscription 
plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task, anywhere.

If you’ve been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin in your 
own environment, we’ve released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid service. 
This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime access to 
Aira’s professional agents whenever it suits them – just like a paying 
subscriber.

 

The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira’s service over a period of 
seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account preferences 
and asking questions about the service, but the majority of that time is free 
to use for any task. It’s a great opportunity for people new to Aira to 
experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing everyday life. 

 

Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to your 
computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research nearby 
restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from the comfort 
of your home.

For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head on 
over to

https://aira.io/free-trial

Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training modules 
available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3. You can find 
it at:

http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if you’re 
not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new class of 
technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how it might 
fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.

Finally, we’ve just launched a podcast, called Airacast. 

It’s packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and more.

Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their podcasts, 
including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn and more. 
Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of months and an Alexa skill 
will be released eventually.

Many people enjoy hearing podcasts through HumanWare’s Victor Reader Stream, so 
of course it’s listed there too.

Should you wish to enter the RSS feed manually into your podcast client right 
away, it is:

https://airacast.libsyn.com/rss

Search for Airacast in your podcast app of choice, or Here’s an Apple podcasts 
link for you.

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/airacast-with-jonathan-mosen/id1449888701

All the best.

Jonathan

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RE: An Aira Update

[Fazil M.]

Is this available in US only?

 

From: Fazil M. [mailto:urdu...@telus.net] 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:24 PM
To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com'
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

 

Is this available in US only?

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jonathan Mosen
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:17 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: An Aira Update

 

Hi all. Since the middle of October, I’ve been Aira’s VP of Explorer 
communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info may be 
of interest to some.

For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description of 
anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You can 
use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where it’s 
useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.

The Aira app is free, and it’s free to use in an increasing number of 
locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer subscription 
plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task, anywhere.

If you’ve been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin in your 
own environment, we’ve released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid service. 
This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime access to 
Aira’s professional agents whenever it suits them – just like a paying 
subscriber.

 

The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira’s service over a period of 
seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account preferences 
and asking questions about the service, but the majority of that time is free 
to use for any task. It’s a great opportunity for people new to Aira to 
experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing everyday life. 

 

Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to your 
computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research nearby 
restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from the comfort 
of your home.

For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head on 
over to

https://aira.io/free-trial

Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training modules 
available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3. You can find 
it at:

http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if you’re 
not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new class of 
technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how it might 
fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.

Finally, we’ve just launched a podcast, called Airacast. 

It’s packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and more.

Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their podcasts, 
including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn and more. 
Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of months and an Alexa skill 
will be released eventually.

Many people enjoy hearing podcasts through HumanWare’s Victor Reader Stream, so 
of course it’s listed there too.

Should you wish to enter the RSS feed manually into your podcast client right 
away, it is:

https://airacast.libsyn.com/rss

Search for Airacast in your podcast app of choice, or Here’s an Apple podcasts 
link for you.

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/airacast-with-jonathan-mosen/id1449888701

All the best.

Jonathan

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Re: An Aira Update

[Andy Baracco]

I didn't know that ads were allowed on this list.

Andy

- Original Message - 
From: "James English" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: An Aira Update



Hello,

I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?


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target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com




On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:

Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info 
may

be of interest to some.

For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description 
of

anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
can
use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where 
it's

useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.

The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer 
subscription

plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
anywhere.

If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin 
in

your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
paying subscriber.



The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period 
of

seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
that
time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
to
Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
everyday life.



Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
the
comfort of your home.

For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head 
on

over to

https://aira.io/free-trial

Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3.
You can find it at:

http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new 
class

of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how
it
might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.

Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast.

It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and
more.

Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their
podcasts, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher,
TuneIn and more. Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of 
months

and an Alexa skill will be released eventually.

Many people enjoy hearing podcasts through HumanWare's Victor Reader
Stream,
so of course it's listed there too.

Should you wish to enter the RSS feed manually into your podcast client
right away, it is:

https://airacast.libsyn.com/rss

Search for Airacast in your podcast app of choice, or Here's an Apple
podcasts link for you.

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/airacast-with-jonathan-mosen/id144988870
1

All the best.

Jonathan

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Re: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Cirri

[Holly]

Hi Sherry:

I think if you ask Siri to find your most recent text, she will find it, 
read it to you and then ask you if you want to reply.  So just ask her to 
find your most recent text instead of asking her to respond to it.


Hope this is clear.

Holly 


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Re: An Aira Update

[Jonathan Mosen]

Hi James, there aren’t too many things. You can check out the terms of service 
at http://www.aira.io/tos
And there is an FAQ at:
Http://aira.io/faq


Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
http://www.mosen.org
 

> On 27/01/2019, at 11:35 AM, James English  wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
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>> On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
>> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
>> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info may
>> be of interest to some.
>> 
>> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description of
>> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
>> can
>> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where it's
>> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>> 
>> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
>> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer subscription
>> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
>> anywhere.
>> 
>> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin in
>> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
>> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
>> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
>> paying subscriber.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period of
>> seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
>> preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
>> that
>> time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
>> to
>> Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
>> everyday life.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
>> your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
>> nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
>> the
>> comfort of your home.
>> 
>> For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head on
>> over to
>> 
>> https://aira.io/free-trial
>> 
>> Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
>> modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3.
>> You can find it at:
>> 
>> http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
>> you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new class
>> of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how
>> it
>> might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.
>> 
>> Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast.
>> 
>> It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and
>> more.
>> 
>> Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their
>> podcasts, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher,
>> TuneIn and more. Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of months
>> and an Alexa skill will be released eventually.
>> 
>> Many people enjoy hearing podcasts through HumanWare's Victor Reader
>> Stream,
>> so of course it's listed there too.
>> 
>> Should you wish to enter the RSS feed manually into your podcast client
>> right away, it is:
>> 
>> https://airacast.libsyn.com/rss
>> 
>> Search for Airacast in your podcast app of choice, or Here's an Apple
>> podcasts link for you.
>> 
>> https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/airacast-with-jonathan-mosen/id144988870
>> 1
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> Jonathan
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Re: An Aira Update

[James English]

Hello,

I'm curious. What things can the service not be used for?


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On 1/26/19, Jonathan Mosen  wrote:
> Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
> communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info may
> be of interest to some.
>
> For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description of
> anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You
> can
> use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where it's
> useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.
>
> The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
> locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer subscription
> plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
> anywhere.
>
> If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin in
> your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
> service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
> access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
> paying subscriber.
>
>
>
> The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period of
> seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
> preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of
> that
> time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new
> to
> Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
> everyday life.
>
>
>
> Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
> your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
> nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from
> the
> comfort of your home.
>
> For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head on
> over to
>
> https://aira.io/free-trial
>
> Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
> modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3.
> You can find it at:
>
> http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
> you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new class
> of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how
> it
> might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.
>
> Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast.
>
> It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and
> more.
>
> Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their
> podcasts, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher,
> TuneIn and more. Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of months
> and an Alexa skill will be released eventually.
>
> Many people enjoy hearing podcasts through HumanWare's Victor Reader
> Stream,
> so of course it's listed there too.
>
> Should you wish to enter the RSS feed manually into your podcast client
> right away, it is:
>
> https://airacast.libsyn.com/rss
>
> Search for Airacast in your podcast app of choice, or Here's an Apple
> podcasts link for you.
>
> https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/airacast-with-jonathan-mosen/id144988870
> 1
>
> All the best.
>
> Jonathan
>
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RE: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

[sherrywells1157]

Apparently I wasn't very clear in my query.  I do exactly what the 2 of you say 
- tell Ciri to text someone then say my text & say yes when prompted to send.  

My current problem is that  I get a message that went to 9 people including me. 
 I used to be able to tell Ciri, respond to most recent text & she would send 
my text to all 9 people.  This no longer works since I upgraded to the most 
current IOS.  Telling Ciri to text person 1 and person 2 etc is not working 
either no matter how clearly I try to say all 9 names.   So I was wondering if 
there is still a way to tell Ciri to reply to the most recent text & get her to 
send a text to all 9 people in the group.

Thanks,
Sherry Wells

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Carolyn 
Arnold
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:22 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

That's exactly what I do. 

Best regards,

Carolyn 


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Judy Pryor
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:18 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

Sherry, all I do is for example say Siri send a message to Sherry and she will 
say what do I want to say .  I tell her whatever I wish to say.  She will say 
ready to send it.  If its ok I say send it which she does.  If its not ok I say 
don’t send it.  So you do not need to use the send button.


Hope that helps

Judy

Sent from my iPhone

> On 26 Jan 2019, at 19:50,  
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Prior to making the mistake of updating my IPhone 5s to the current 
> version of IOS, I was able to tell Ciri to reply to the most recent text.  
> This was
> especially useful when I got a group message.   Now saying reply to, or
> respond to, most recent text only elicits a to whom do you want to send a
> message response.  Sigh.   So next I tried just repeating the 9 names in the
> group.  After 8 tries where Ciri would only pick up the first 7 names, 
> I went to type in a text.  After dictating the message,  I cannot find 
> the send button on the text screen.  I can quite easily find buttons 
> for Pandora, store, music & some other things but I cannot for the 
> life of me find the send button.  Why in the world would I ever need Pandora 
> here??
> 
> So, does anyone know how I can get Ciri to reply to the most recent text?
> And where the heck is the send button on the text message screen?  I'm 
> sure I am going to feel stupid once I find out but really need to 
> reply to this text so am desperate.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sherry Wells
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An Aira Update

[Jonathan Mosen]

Hi all. Since the middle of October, I've been Aira's VP of Explorer
communications. Since Aira has an iOS app, I thought the following info may
be of interest to some.

For those not familiar with Aira, we provide real-tine audio description of
anything visual, provided by security-vetted, trained professionals. You can
use it with your iPhone on its own, or if you perform any tasks where it's
useful to have both of your hands free, we offer optional smart glasses.

The Aira app is free, and it's free to use in an increasing number of
locations, or for an increasing number of tasks. We also offer subscription
plans, much like cell phone plans, where you can use it for any task,
anywhere.

If you've been curious about Aira and have wanted to take it for a spin in
your own environment, we've released a free 7-Day Trial of our full paid
service. This offer means that anyone with a free account can try anytime
access to Aira's professional agents whenever it suits them - just like a
paying subscriber.

 

The 7-Day Trial provides 30 minutes to try Aira's service over a period of
seven days. Some of that time will be used for setting up account
preferences and asking questions about the service, but the majority of that
time is free to use for any task. It's a great opportunity for people new to
Aira to experience why so many use it as a must-have tool for enhancing
everyday life. 

 

Got some mail that needs sorting? Need a professional agent to connect to
your computer to help with an inaccessible site? Or just want to research
nearby restaurants or stores? Well, now you can, as a free user and from the
comfort of your home.

For all the details including a list of frequently asked questions, head on
over to

https://aira.io/free-trial

Second, Aira has recently released a comprehensive series of training
modules available for streaming online, or for download in DAISY and MP3.
You can find it at:

http://aira.io/training. This is a good way to learn about Aira even if
you're not signed up yet but are curious. Because this is such a new class
of technology, many people not only want to know how to use Aira, but how it
might fit into their toolbox of blindness skills and apps.

Finally, we've just launched a podcast, called Airacast. 

It's packed with news, interviews, tips, tricks, listener comments and more.

Subscribe to Airacast now from all the places most people get their
podcasts, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher,
TuneIn and more. Spotify is coming soon, iHeart Radio in a couple of months
and an Alexa skill will be released eventually.

Many people enjoy hearing podcasts through HumanWare's Victor Reader Stream,
so of course it's listed there too.

Should you wish to enter the RSS feed manually into your podcast client
right away, it is:

https://airacast.libsyn.com/rss

Search for Airacast in your podcast app of choice, or Here's an Apple
podcasts link for you.

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/airacast-with-jonathan-mosen/id144988870
1

All the best.

Jonathan

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Re: Smart blood pressure cuff

[Kimberly]

Yes, the Qardio blood pressure cuff is simple to use and the app is very 
accessible. Note that Qardio is spelled with a q.

Sent from Kimber's iPhone
The happy ending still beckons, and it is in the hope of grasping it that we go 
on.—Annie Proulx

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 1:32 PM, regina alvarado  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi, a quick question. Is there a blood pressure cuff that works with iPhone? 
> Is the app needed to use it accessible? Thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> Reggie and Lex
> God said, "I need somebody strong enough to pull sleds and find bombs, yet 
> gentle enough to love babies and lead the blind. Somebody who will spend all 
> day on a couch with a resting head and supportive eyes to lift the spirits of 
> a broken heart." So God made a dog.
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Re: Can you replace a word in voice dream writer

[Richard Turner]

i do not think you can replace text that way, but Voice Dream support might 
have an answer.
Spell Check is on the tools menu.
HTH,
Richard



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any." -- Alice Walker


On Jan 26, 2019, at 12:56 PM, TaraPrakash 
mailto:taraprak...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Dear all
I have a couple of questions for you about voice stream writer.
If at   all you can, how would you replace a word with  its meaning or synonym 
without typing it. I know how to check the meaning of a word in the app but it 
would be nice if you could replace it with one of the synonyms.
Secondly how does the spellcheck work in this app? I couldn’t find an option 
for that.
I would appreciate your responses

TP


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Can you replace a word in voice dream writer

[TaraPrakash]

Dear all 
I have a couple of questions for you about voice stream writer. 
If at   all you can, how would you replace a word with  its meaning or synonym 
without typing it. I know how to check the meaning of a word in the app but it 
would be nice if you could replace it with one of the synonyms. 
Secondly how does the spellcheck work in this app? I couldn’t find an option 
for that. 
I would appreciate your responses

TP 
  

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RE: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

[Carolyn Arnold]

That's exactly what I do. 

Best regards,

Carolyn 


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Judy Pryor
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:18 PM
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Subject: Re: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

Sherry, all I do is for example say Siri send a message to Sherry and she will 
say what do I want to say .  I tell her whatever I wish to say.  She will say 
ready to send it.  If its ok I say send it which she does.  If its not ok I say 
don’t send it.  So you do not need to use the send button.


Hope that helps

Judy

Sent from my iPhone

> On 26 Jan 2019, at 19:50,  
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> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Prior to making the mistake of updating my IPhone 5s to the current 
> version of IOS, I was able to tell Ciri to reply to the most recent text.  
> This was
> especially useful when I got a group message.   Now saying reply to, or
> respond to, most recent text only elicits a to whom do you want to send a
> message response.  Sigh.   So next I tried just repeating the 9 names in the
> group.  After 8 tries where Ciri would only pick up the first 7 names, 
> I went to type in a text.  After dictating the message,  I cannot find 
> the send button on the text screen.  I can quite easily find buttons 
> for Pandora, store, music & some other things but I cannot for the 
> life of me find the send button.  Why in the world would I ever need Pandora 
> here??
> 
> So, does anyone know how I can get Ciri to reply to the most recent text?
> And where the heck is the send button on the text message screen?  I'm 
> sure I am going to feel stupid once I find out but really need to 
> reply to this text so am desperate.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sherry Wells
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Re: Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

[Judy Pryor]

Sherry, all I do is for example say Siri send a message to Sherry and she will 
say what do I want to say .  I tell her whatever I wish to say.  She will say 
ready to send it.  If its ok I say send it which she does.  If its not ok I say 
don’t send it.  So you do not need to use the send button.


Hope that helps

Judy

Sent from my iPhone

> On 26 Jan 2019, at 19:50,  
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Prior to making the mistake of updating my IPhone 5s to the current version
> of IOS, I was able to tell Ciri to reply to the most recent text.  This was
> especially useful when I got a group message.   Now saying reply to, or
> respond to, most recent text only elicits a to whom do you want to send a
> message response.  Sigh.   So next I tried just repeating the 9 names in the
> group.  After 8 tries where Ciri would only pick up the first 7 names, I
> went to type in a text.  After dictating the message,  I cannot find the
> send button on the text screen.  I can quite easily find buttons for
> Pandora, store, music & some other things but I cannot for the life of me
> find the send button.  Why in the world would I ever need Pandora here??
> 
> So, does anyone know how I can get Ciri to reply to the most recent text?
> And where the heck is the send button on the text message screen?  I'm sure
> I am going to feel stupid once I find out but really need to reply to this
> text so am desperate.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sherry Wells
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Responding to Most Recent Text Using Ciri

[sherrywells1157]

Hi all,

Prior to making the mistake of updating my IPhone 5s to the current version
of IOS, I was able to tell Ciri to reply to the most recent text.  This was
especially useful when I got a group message.   Now saying reply to, or
respond to, most recent text only elicits a to whom do you want to send a
message response.  Sigh.   So next I tried just repeating the 9 names in the
group.  After 8 tries where Ciri would only pick up the first 7 names, I
went to type in a text.  After dictating the message,  I cannot find the
send button on the text screen.  I can quite easily find buttons for
Pandora, store, music & some other things but I cannot for the life of me
find the send button.  Why in the world would I ever need Pandora here??

So, does anyone know how I can get Ciri to reply to the most recent text?
And where the heck is the send button on the text message screen?  I'm sure
I am going to feel stupid once I find out but really need to reply to this
text so am desperate.

Thanks,
Sherry Wells

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Smart blood pressure cuff

[regina alvarado]

Hi, a quick question. Is there a blood pressure cuff that works with iPhone? Is 
the app needed to use it accessible? Thanks in advance.


Reggie and Lex
God said, "I need somebody strong enough to pull sleds and find bombs, yet 
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RE: Apple News app

[matthew dyer]

Hi,

Just

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Mr. Ed
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 9:24 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Apple News app

Hi Richard,
Yes, I have notice this same issue.
Mr. Edsentappleaccessibilityareportofthiswithstepstoreproducetheproblem.

Matthew



From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:19 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Apple News app

Has anyone else noticed an issue with Apple News lately since iOS 12.1 when 
reading an article that the screen refreshes kicking VoiceOver back to the top 
so you completely lose your place in the article?
I've stopped using the app because of this.
If others are experiencing this, I'll write Apple. A reinstall did not solve 
the issue.
Richard


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Re: Adjusting to Apple XR

[Angie Nutt]

Ah yes, more recently I’ve had this from time to time; maybe due to an update 
as it’s only been this year. 

All the best


> On 25 Jan 2019, at 17:13, Yates, Danney  
> wrote:
> 
> Going from the IPhone SE to the XR;trying to get accustommed to having no 
> hhome key.  I have noticed that when I swipe up to trigger the home key 
> function, I get tangled up in activating rotor commands.Anyone else 
> experienced this?
>  
> 
> Also, does turning phone on require a press of volume switch in addition to 
> Siri button on side of phone?
> 
>  
> Danney
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Re: Your Expensive Smart Appliance May Not Last A Decade

[Angie Nutt]

I can see a use for the laces where someone may have a hand problem or maybe 
someone who can’t bend for long. I think the toothbrush a good idea as I 
believe they can let you know how long to brush. I learned how long to do it 
but have heard of one which gives a kind of pulse to let you know when to move 
it to other teeth etc.

All the best


> On 25 Jan 2019, at 04:34, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> Yes, I also read about the $350 Nike runners with the automatic lacing 
> system. It's about at the same level as far as ridiculous is concerned as the 
> smart hair brush, toothbrush or toilet.
> The runners have obviously a battery, a small motor to which the laces are 
> connected, and which tightens them and then there is of course a chip which 
> makes sure they don't tighten to the point where they make little Chinese 
> feet out of some guy's size 14 flippers.
> You can control this via an app where you can also set up presets for various 
> tightness levels. This of course is brilliant because now I have to first 
> unlock my phone, open the app and find the right button by which time I could 
> have already laced up my runners and be a quarter mile down the road.
> Of course you can also push one of the two buttons on the runner, one 
> tightens and one relaxes the laces. I guess if you made them quite tight and 
> run out of battery you are out of luck, well, I guess you can just put 
> shopping bags over your feet so you don't get the bed dirty as you sleep and 
> while your shoes are charging.
>  
>  
> down the roadwhich is absolutely brilliant because now I
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Kevin 
> Minor
> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:39 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Your Expensive Smart Appliance May Not Last A Decade
>  
> Hi.
>  
> Most people may not think of the smart device I’ll describe as an appliance, 
> but it’s something you use in the home.  It’s the Alexa products from Amazon, 
> and specifically the Echo.  I like how it and the iPhone can interface with 
> each other, and using Alexa, the Echo can be used on many other devices.  As 
> an example, before I got my Echo, when I did grocery shopping, I wouldn’t 
> have a good idea of what I needed.  I’d just get to the store, think of what 
> sounded good at the time, and, if I remembered it, I’d get something like 
> hand soap that I really could use.  Now, however, when I think of something 
> I’d like to get, I’d tell my Echo to add it to my shopping list, and it’s 
> right there on my iPhone to view through the Amazon Alexa app.  By the way, 
> for those of you who have the devices that use her name and are being 
> activated by my message being read, from now on I’ll refer to her as Lady A.  
> In any case, to day I went to Wal-Mart and got my groceries.  I had about 
> eight or nine items on my list, so I went with this information available on 
> my iPhone.  I got someone to help me shop.  I told her what was on my list, 
> and once I got it I spoke to my iPhone after activating the Ask Lady A 
> button, and said “Remove orange juice from my shopping list,” and that item 
> was moved from the items I needed to get to my completed list.  There were 
> two things I couldn’t get, so I completely deleted one from all lists, and 
> the other I moved to my completed list, and I will have it there to see if I 
> can get it some other time at another location.
>  
> I know there are all kinds of smart appliances, and other, shall we say, 
> interesting items you can use with devices like an iPhone, including, believe 
> it or not, shoes that will automatically tighten themselves, kind of like 
> they’re being tied using a Blue Tooth connection, and, oh yeah, the shoes 
> light up and you have to recharge them.  I’m sure that many of us know of all 
> kinds of things you can control with apps, and many of us have no idea why in 
> the world anybody needs these.  However, there are those things that come 
> out, seeming to be for a very specific market, and before long the general 
> public sees a use for them.  I’ll give such an example here that’s totally 
> not related to smart devices, and, in fact, this technology had been worked 
> on for many years.  I’m referring to OCR by computers.  The first time I 
> heard about this was in the mid 70’s, and it’s main use was to convert print 
> into something a computer could read for the blind.  It was very expensive, 
> and its voice was terrible, but it worked fairly well.  Well, when the PC 
> came out, someone in the general public saw this as a good way to convert 
> printed documents into a form that could be stored and edited on a computer, 
> so the technology became more mainstream, and it came way down in price, to 
> the point where now most businesses use it, and we as blind computer users 
> have access to it for a very reasonable cost.  Smart appliances, or other 
> devices for that matter, work the same way.  Something that comes out m

Re: Read labels on cans

[Richard Turner]

Seeing AI Product channel can work great to get the bar code which may contain 
more information an you can read on the label because of the curve. But, if you 
just want to know what it is and not any other details, TapTapSee is also very 
good and it is made by the same folks who do CamFind, but it doesn't try to 
show you ads about where you can buy said product. TapTapSee is designed for 
the blind for identifying objects of all kinds.

Both Seeing AI and TapTapSee are free.
Richard



The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


On Jan 26, 2019, at 2:26 AM, Lois Butterfield 
mailto:lbutterfield...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi, seeing AI it works very well for most things.

Take care,
Lois

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On Jan 26, 2019, at 4:57 AM, John J. Fioravanti, Jr. 
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Good morning:
What are people using to read labels on cans such as soup etc. I have Camfind 
and haven't actually used it for two years. It doesn't seem to be recognizing 
as well any more.
Thanks.

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Re: Read labels on cans

[Lois Butterfield]

Hi, seeing AI it works very well for most things.

Take care,
Lois

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 4:57 AM, John J. Fioravanti, Jr.  
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> What are people using to read labels on cans such as soup etc. I have Camfind 
> and haven't actually used it for two years. It doesn't seem to be recognizing 
> as well any more.
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Read labels on cans

[John J. Fioravanti, Jr.]

Good morning: 

What are people using to read labels on cans such as soup etc. I have
Camfind and haven't actually used it for two years. It doesn't seem to be
recognizing as well any more. 

Thanks. 

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