IOS updates

2022-02-26 Thread anthonyborg001
Hi I always updated my iphone IOS software through the pc itunes now I'm noticing that IOS 15.3.2 and .3 hasn't been updated. Is it because I'm using the personal hotspot and not the wifi? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Anthony -- The following information is

voiceover activities

2022-02-26 Thread anthonyborg001
Hi Can anyone explain to me how to check out if I have any voiceover activities set up and how to turn it off please? My problem is because my iphone voiceover is speaking all symbols. I use IOS 15.3.1. Thanks in advance Anthony -- The following information is important for

RE: RE: Attention All Amazon Prime Subscribers

2022-02-26 Thread la...@comcast.net
This is for books which are on both audible and kindle, not kindle only. For those you get your voice-over voice. - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022 02:25 PM To: vipho...@googlegroups.com CC: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Attention All

How to delete an Apple ID Account, Apple Insider

2022-02-26 Thread M. Taylor
How to delete an Apple ID account By Malcolm Owen, Feb 23, 2022 If you really don't want to have an Apple ID associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account. There are a few reasons to delete an Apple ID account completely,

RE: Attention All Amazon Prime Subscribers

2022-02-26 Thread M. Taylor
This is great info, Donna. I had no idea. I am going to share this on our other 2 lists so that Audible subscribers may use this method to explore the Amazon universe from the Audible app, as well as from the Kindle app. Mark -Original Message- From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries

Re: Attention All Amazon Prime Subscribers

2022-02-26 Thread Rebecca DeGeorge
I don’t have a prime membership, but I can also get audible companions for some of my kindle books. They cost seven dollars each. There is, as I wrote in a previous message, the option to subscribe to “Kindle unlimited “. You can see what kinds of books there are in that section by going to the

RE: Attention All Amazon Prime Subscribers

2022-02-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Mont, Yes, the audio narrators are real people, not a TTS. So, in the Kindle app, you can read the title via VoiceOver or choose to hear the human voices which were recorded in a studio; the same audio heard in any Audible title. You can also navigate the title via the audio narration

RE: Using voice over with Kindle

2022-02-26 Thread Christopher Chaltain
The app is free. Books cost whatever a sighted user would pay Amazon for the Kindle version of the book. Mark just posted a message to this list about the books that are available free with an Amazon Prime subscription. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook -Original Message-

Re: Google Nest Thermostat Ap

2022-02-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Denise, I have the Nest app and the nest thermostat. I’ve used it for years. It is very accessible. The only issue is the scheduling function. It is very difficult to create a schedule, however, it will learn your habits and so I don’t see the scheduling issue as a big deal. Other than

RE: WalkAssist 1.3 is in the app store

2022-02-26 Thread Richard Turner
Larry, you and me both. Any feedback will help her, especially to confirm the OK button now works. Thanks a lot, Richard “It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased.” – Kehlog Albran, The Profit My web site;

Re: Using voice over with Kindle

2022-02-26 Thread Rebecca DeGeorge
it’s an app from Amazon. Books cost various amounts. You can sign up for something called “Kindle Unlimited quote and you could can get books to borrow up to 10 at a time I think the cost for that is about nine dollars a month but there are a lot of books. You can go on Amazon to the Kindle

RE: WalkAssist 1.3 is in the app store

2022-02-26 Thread llumpkin
I will but like the old song says, “I don’t et around much any more”. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 11:29 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: WalkAssist 1.3 is in the app store I thought that might be Larry, but

RE: Using voice over with Kindle

2022-02-26 Thread Casey Wollner
Hi is the kindle app free and if not how much does the app cost and is it A one time charge. Also how much do books cost to purchase threw this app? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Barbara Stahl Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 11:37 AM To:

Re: Google Nest Thermostat Ap

2022-02-26 Thread Cris Ali
I downloaded the nest app few months ago and it seemed accessible to me. However, I do not have a nest thermostat to pair it with and try. At any rate, you could probably buy the google home speaker and use google assist to manage the nest thermostat. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2022, at

RE: Orbit Reader and editing

2022-02-26 Thread Richard Turner
Karen, I'll forward your message to the group owner and see if he can sort that out. Richard My web site; https://www.turner42.com/ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Karen Poulakos Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 9:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: For Karen and others, Orbit Reader and Editing using the buffer

2022-02-26 Thread Karen Poulakos
Thanks, Richard. I think this will help a lot. Karen From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 11:35 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: For Karen and others, Orbit Reader and Editing using the

RE: Orbit Reader and editing

2022-02-26 Thread Karen Poulakos
I joined the Orbit Reader list a couple of weeks ago. I have been receiving messages, but for some reason my messages to the group have been rejected. -Original Message- From: 'Crayton Benner' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 11:18 AM To:

RE: Orbit Reader and editing

2022-02-26 Thread Karen Poulakos
Oops, I thought you were referring to the rotor on the phone. I still have a lot to learn about the Orbit Reader. (smile) Karen -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 11:05 AM

Re: Using voice over with Kindle

2022-02-26 Thread Barbara Stahl
Hi! What version of kindle are you using? I ask because my app works very differently than what you described in your previous email. for instance doing a single two finger swipe down the page activates continuous reading until you tap or touch the screen to stop it. You do a single finger

For Karen and others, Orbit Reader and Editing using the buffer

2022-02-26 Thread Richard Turner
Karen, Another method you could use is the buffer Edit Mode. It allows you to buffer your text on the Orbit itself, so the arrow keys work as normal arrow keys to navigate the text you have written. While connected to your iPhone, get n the body of the message, or whatever edit box it is,

RE: WalkAssist 1.3 is in the app store

2022-02-26 Thread Richard Turner
I thought that might be Larry, but since your first name didn’t appear, I didn’t want to trust my memory.  That is great to know. Please let us know if you take it for a spin and how it does. Remember, for now, you have to hold the phone in landscape position. Also, please let the

RE: WalkAssist 1.3 is in the app store

2022-02-26 Thread llumpkin
Hi Richard. My name is Larry, smile. I did another un-install and re-install. The update did fix the problem and OK appeared just fine. Thanks. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 10:35 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

Re: Orbit Reader and editing

2022-02-26 Thread 'Crayton Benner' via VIPhone
Anyone who has questions about the orbit reader, I would say join the list. There are a lot of helpful people on there who would be more then happy to answer any questions you might have. > On Feb 26, 2022, at 12:05, Richard Turner wrote: > > I'm not sure of the distinction you are making. >

Google Nest Thermostat Ap

2022-02-26 Thread colleyd1952
Does anyone know if the google nest thermostat ap is accessible? That is the thermostat that is currently installed in the house I just moved into and we know nothing about it. Denise -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

RE: Orbit Reader and editing

2022-02-26 Thread Richard Turner
I'm not sure of the distinction you are making. If you are doing space+dot3 with the rotor on words, are you not using the Orbit to move the cursor? If you are using any keyboard, qwerty or braille, the only way to move the cursor is with VoiceOver commands using the keyboard. I don’t think

RE: Orbit Reader and editing

2022-02-26 Thread Karen Poulakos
I know about using the Rotor. Is there a way to move the cursor using the Orbit reader? Karen -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 10:29 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: WalkAssist 1.3 is in the app store

2022-02-26 Thread Richard Turner
I’m not sure how to address you, Lumpkin I guess?; did deleting and reinstalling solve the issue? Have you been able to try it at an intersection or two? Thanks, Richard My web site; https://www.turner42.com/ From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Orbit Reader and editing

2022-02-26 Thread Richard Turner
You can use the move by word, then character, to get to the problem. Use the rotor commands, space+dots2,3 turn rotor counterclockwise. Space+dots5,6, turns the rotor clockwise. space+dot3 moves by whatever rotor choice to the left, and space+6 goes to the right. So, using word and character

Orbit Reader and editing

2022-02-26 Thread Karen Poulakos
I am using my new Orbit Reader 20 Plus with an older iPhone SE. When writing an email message, sometimes when reading through it before sending, I will find an error I need to correct. How can I get the braille cursor back to the spot I need to correct. Any help is much appreciated. Karen P

Re: an orbit reader/iPhone question

2022-02-26 Thread Duane Steele
Thank you s much, Karen. Someone else on the list suggested turning the Orbit Reader Plus on first. It worked. I will be using this unit mostly when traveling. But I wanted a smaller and more compact unit And Hims Inc. stopped making the best Braille display ever by discontinuing the