Re: Apple Watch Ultra, who has one and would you buy it again?

[Barry Abbott]

I purchased the Apple ultra watch last year and really like it. I like the fact that it has a bigger screen I can hear it better and I found it to actually wear it for a while. I don’t even really notice much of a difference in terms of weight on my wrist. It’s just there and the battery life is great because I can usually wear it for two days before I have to charge the battery And I do like the action button as well. Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhoneOn Sep 17, 2023, at 3:08 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:







Thanks Matt, a little more space for gestures and all that is something I thought might be nice as well. I also assume that even if it may feel a bit big and thick in the beginning, you probably get used to it aftrer a few days.
 


From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
On Behalf Of Matt White
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2023 8:49 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple Watch Ultra, who has one and would you buy it again?


 
I bought one at the end of May and really like the battery life and the action button. I started out with a 45 mm watch a few years ago, but my last couple have been 41 mm and switching to the ultra feels significantly larger than either
 of those. For one, the watch is much thicker. 

 


I traded watches with someone for about a week, so they could try out the ultra, and I didn’t depreciate their watches battery life, but the size was a nice change, felt much less obtrusive.

 


With all that said, I don’t think I’m going back, for no other reason than the battery life. The larger screen makes the keyboard and other controls much easier to interact with. Sent from my iPhone






On Sep 15, 2023, at 16:04, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:




 
Subject more or less says it. We are considering upgrading from our Apple Watch series 5 to the series 9 and I do like the idea of the features and battery life of the Ultra, but not sure if I would like the size.
Anybody who bought the Apple Watch Ultra last year, do you regret getting such a large watch?
Ultimately it comes down to putting one on my wrist which unfortunately isn't so easy because the nearest Apple Store to where we live is about 700 miles away in Vancouver. There are a couple of stores who sell the Apple Watch here mostly
 in connection with a carrier plan, but none of these stores stocks an Ultra. But Facebook to the rescue, I just posted on one of our local "Ask a question" type groups if anybody here had one and would be willing to let me put it on my wrist and I received
 an answer within 15 minutes.
Of course it helps also that we live in a town with a population of 5000 where if you live in town nothing is far away, then there is the fact that I have had my retail business on Main Street for 23 years and that I am the only blind guy
 with a guide dog in town and just everybody at least knows me by sight if not by name. Anyways, one of my customers will stop by tomorrow to show me his, but still I am curious what other Voiceover users have to say about especially if you may have had a regular
 Apple Watch before and upgraded to an Ultra last year.
 
 
Take care,
Sieghard
 
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Correction to my app switcher issue

[Barry Abbott]

What I meant to say, was using the mail example what I would first here is the 
word mail and then I would swipe right and I hear mail active and I have to go 
there in order to close the app. I am using the iPhone 13 Pro. 

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Strange issue with my app switcher

[Barry Abbott]

Hello, all I noticed that when I open the app switcher there seems to be two 
occurrences of the app. For example, if I had just mail open, I would hear the 
word mail and then if I swipe to the right, it would say mail button and then I 
can flick up and close it if I do not swipe to the second Word I can’t close 
it. I wonder if anyone else is having this issue? I’m not sure if I phrased it 
very well, but it seems bizarre to me. 

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Re: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the watch or on the phone?

[Barry Abbott]

Final note. I was able to go back into the message settings and reset the 
deletion period to 30 days.

Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone

> On Jun 14, 2022, at 9:57 PM, Barry Abbott  wrote:
> 
> 
> I found out how  to turn on iCloud Sync ifromthe iMore web site. Essentially 
> what you have to do first is turn on apple two factor authentication and then 
> once you have that done you go into your Apple ID again, then iCloud and 
> check the apps which are turned on or off. In my case my messages app  was 
> off even though I already had two factor authentication on. I will paste the 
> link below.
> 
> https://www.imore.com/how-turn-messages-icloud
> 
>  
> 
> Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone
> 
>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 9:10 PM, Christopher Chaltain  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>> I saw that too, but after playing around with that mirror my iPhone toggle, 
>> it just refers to mirroring your message notification settings and not the 
>> messages themselves.
>> 
>> --
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>> Chaltain at Outlook
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Barry 
>> Abbott
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 6:48 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the 
>> watch or on the phone?
>> 
>> I checked my Apple Watch settings and I have messages set to mirror my 
>> iPhone. This would lead me to believe that when you delete a message from 
>> your iPhone it should delete that message from your watch but no, this does 
>> not work. I even went into the settings on my watch and although I could see 
>> other apps for some reason I could not see the messages app.
>> 
>> Very strange!
>> 
>> Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 10:09 AM, Anthony Vece  wrote:
>>> 
>>> How do you enable iCloud syncing for messaging on the watch? I am unable 
>>> to find that setting. Thank you in advance
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!!
>>> 
>>>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 12:28 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Have you enabled iCloud syncing for messages on both devices?
>>>> 
>>>> -Original Message-
>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
>>>> Mary Otten
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:31 PM
>>>> To: via VIPhone ; 
>>>> watchosblindusersgr...@groups.io
>>>> Subject: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the 
>>>> watch or on the phone?
>>>> 
>>>> I’m pretty sure I have asked this question before, but since we just saw 
>>>> WWDC Keynote and all the other stuff, and there was absolutely nothing 
>>>> said about this in either the Keynote or all the little articles about 
>>>> stuff Apple didn’t mention, I just wonder. I would think that it would be 
>>>> extremely annoying for pretty much everybody who has a Watch and a phone 
>>>> and who gets messages on both devices, to have to delete all conversations 
>>>> not just once on whichever device you used to read it initially, but 
>>>> again, on your other device. I know it’s annoying to me, and I don’t get 
>>>> boatloads of texts every day like some people do. Am I missing something? 
>>>> Surely, there should be a way where if you delete something on one of your 
>>>> devices such as a text message, it goes away everywhere else.  That seems 
>>>> elementary.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the watch or on the phone?

[Barry Abbott]

A cautionary note.

It is working but I seem to have retrieved an an awful lot of messages. When I 
first started it it said the messages would be safe forever until you delete 
them. Once I started deleting them it gave me the message that it would be 
deleted from all devices. So it may be a bit of a headache at first but once I 
get rid of the messages hopefully I won’t be able to delete them as they come 
through. Hope this helps. 

Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone

> On Jun 14, 2022, at 9:57 PM, Barry Abbott  wrote:
> 
> 
> I found out how  to turn on iCloud Sync ifromthe iMore web site. Essentially 
> what you have to do first is turn on apple two factor authentication and then 
> once you have that done you go into your Apple ID again, then iCloud and 
> check the apps which are turned on or off. In my case my messages app  was 
> off even though I already had two factor authentication on. I will paste the 
> link below.
> 
> https://www.imore.com/how-turn-messages-icloud
> 
>  
> 
> Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone
> 
>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 9:10 PM, Christopher Chaltain  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>> I saw that too, but after playing around with that mirror my iPhone toggle, 
>> it just refers to mirroring your message notification settings and not the 
>> messages themselves.
>> 
>> --
>> Christopher (AKA CJ)
>> Chaltain at Outlook
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Barry 
>> Abbott
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 6:48 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the 
>> watch or on the phone?
>> 
>> I checked my Apple Watch settings and I have messages set to mirror my 
>> iPhone. This would lead me to believe that when you delete a message from 
>> your iPhone it should delete that message from your watch but no, this does 
>> not work. I even went into the settings on my watch and although I could see 
>> other apps for some reason I could not see the messages app.
>> 
>> Very strange!
>> 
>> Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 10:09 AM, Anthony Vece  wrote:
>>> 
>>> How do you enable iCloud syncing for messaging on the watch? I am unable 
>>> to find that setting. Thank you in advance
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!!
>>> 
>>>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 12:28 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Have you enabled iCloud syncing for messages on both devices?
>>>> 
>>>> -Original Message-
>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
>>>> Mary Otten
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:31 PM
>>>> To: via VIPhone ; 
>>>> watchosblindusersgr...@groups.io
>>>> Subject: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the 
>>>> watch or on the phone?
>>>> 
>>>> I’m pretty sure I have asked this question before, but since we just saw 
>>>> WWDC Keynote and all the other stuff, and there was absolutely nothing 
>>>> said about this in either the Keynote or all the little articles about 
>>>> stuff Apple didn’t mention, I just wonder. I would think that it would be 
>>>> extremely annoying for pretty much everybody who has a Watch and a phone 
>>>> and who gets messages on both devices, to have to delete all conversations 
>>>> not just once on whichever device you used to read it initially, but 
>>>> again, on your other device. I know it’s annoying to me, and I don’t get 
>>>> boatloads of texts every day like some people do. Am I missing something? 
>>>> Surely, there should be a way where if you delete something on one of your 
>>>> devices such as a text message, it goes away everywhere else.  That seems 
>>>> elementary.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the watch or on the phone?

[Barry Abbott]

I found out how  to turn on iCloud Sync ifromthe iMore web site. Essentially 
what you have to do first is turn on apple two factor authentication and then 
once you have that done you go into your Apple ID again, then iCloud and check 
the apps which are turned on or off. In my case my messages app  was off even 
though I already had two factor authentication on. I will paste the link below.

https://www.imore.com/how-turn-messages-icloud

 

Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone

> On Jun 14, 2022, at 9:10 PM, Christopher Chaltain  
> wrote:
> I saw that too, but after playing around with that mirror my iPhone toggle, 
> it just refers to mirroring your message notification settings and not the 
> messages themselves.
> 
> --
> Christopher (AKA CJ)
> Chaltain at Outlook
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Barry 
> Abbott
> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 6:48 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the 
> watch or on the phone?
> 
> I checked my Apple Watch settings and I have messages set to mirror my 
> iPhone. This would lead me to believe that when you delete a message from 
> your iPhone it should delete that message from your watch but no, this does 
> not work. I even went into the settings on my watch and although I could see 
> other apps for some reason I could not see the messages app.
> 
> Very strange!
> 
> Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 10:09 AM, Anthony Vece  wrote:
>> 
>> How do you enable iCloud syncing for messaging on the watch? I am unable to 
>> find that setting. Thank you in advance
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!!
>> 
>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 12:28 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
>>> Have you enabled iCloud syncing for messages on both devices?
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Mary 
>>> Otten
>>> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:31 PM
>>> To: via VIPhone ; watchosblindusersgr...@groups.io
>>> Subject: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the 
>>> watch or on the phone?
>>> I’m pretty sure I have asked this question before, but since we just saw 
>>> WWDC Keynote and all the other stuff, and there was absolutely nothing said 
>>> about this in either the Keynote or all the little articles about stuff 
>>> Apple didn’t mention, I just wonder. I would think that it would be 
>>> extremely annoying for pretty much everybody who has a Watch and a phone 
>>> and who gets messages on both devices, to have to delete all conversations 
>>> not just once on whichever device you used to read it initially, but again, 
>>> on your other device. I know it’s annoying to me, and I don’t get boatloads 
>>> of texts every day like some people do. Am I missing something? Surely, 
>>> there should be a way where if you delete something on one of your devices 
>>> such as a text message, it goes away everywhere else.  That seems 
>>> elementary.
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the watch or on the phone?

[Barry Abbott]

I checked my Apple Watch settings and I have messages set to mirror my iPhone. 
This would lead me to believe that when you delete a message from your iPhone 
it should delete that message from your watch but no, this does not work. I 
even went into the settings on my watch and although I could see other apps for 
some reason I could not see the messages app.

Very strange!

Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone

> On Jun 14, 2022, at 10:09 AM, Anthony Vece  wrote:
> 
> How do you enable iCloud syncing for messaging on the watch? I am unable to 
> find that setting. Thank you in advance
> 
> Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!!
> 
>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 12:28 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
>> 
>> Have you enabled iCloud syncing for messages on both devices?
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Mary 
>> Otten
>> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:31 PM
>> To: via VIPhone ; watchosblindusersgr...@groups.io
>> Subject: Why don’t messages delete everywhere if you delete them on the 
>> watch or on the phone?
>> 
>> I’m pretty sure I have asked this question before, but since we just saw 
>> WWDC Keynote and all the other stuff, and there was absolutely nothing said 
>> about this in either the Keynote or all the little articles about stuff 
>> Apple didn’t mention, I just wonder. I would think that it would be 
>> extremely annoying for pretty much everybody who has a Watch and a phone and 
>> who gets messages on both devices, to have to delete all conversations not 
>> just once on whichever device you used to read it initially, but again, on 
>> your other device. I know it’s annoying to me, and I don’t get boatloads of 
>> texts every day like some people do. Am I missing something? Surely, there 
>> should be a way where if you delete something on one of your devices such as 
>> a text message, it goes away everywhere else.  That seems elementary.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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RE: how to do the app switcher on my new iPhone 13 pro hi, everyone, I just activated my new iPhone 13 Pro Max and it sounds wonderful. How do I get into the app switcher, because it does not have a h

[Barry Abbott]

Hello Richard. Place your finger at the very bottom of the screen and slide up 
until you hear 3 ascending tones which will open the App Switcher. Sliding up 
from the bottom with two tones is equivalent to the home key

 

Starting at the top of the screen and sliding down to tones will give you the 
Control Centre. Sliding down from the top of the screen for 3 tones will give 
you the notification Centre.

 

 

Barry

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: March 2, 2022 2:20 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: how to do the app switcher on my new iPhone 13 pro hi, everyone, I 
just activated my new iPhone 13 Pro Max and it sounds wonderful. How do I get 
into the app switcher, because it does not have a home button. I was doing 
everything else pretty well, bu

 

 Alan,

I gather you can do the gesture to unlock the phone.

Instead of lifting your finger when you do to unlock it, keep slccding until 
you get about to the level of the power switch and lift and you should have the 
app switcher.

 

 

 

Richard

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On Mar 1, 2022, at 7:39 PM, Esther Levegnale  wrote:

oh wow! That's quite interesting. Thanks for letting me know. This list is 
absolutely wonderful and I learned so much from all of you. Thanks. Esther

Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+!





On Mar 1, 2022, at 9:40 PM, Alan Lemly  wrote:



Hi Esther, 

 

I'm not a fan of the default gesture to go home and to the app switcher on 
iPhones without a home button. I'm often not hearing the opening blip when 
starting the single finger slide from the bottom of the screen. I use the App 
switcher constantly so I went to Settings, Accessibility, VoiceOver, Commands, 
All commands and customized the four finger tap to open the App switcher. This 
just works much faster and consistently for me than the default gesture. 

 

Alan Lemly 

 

Sent from my iPhone





On Mar 1, 2022, at 2:57 PM, Esther Levegnale  wrote:



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Re: Looking for feature-Rich Voiceover Air Fryer

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``Hi Doug. I would give VESync a try. I use `it  with my Casori Air Fryer  and 
find it to be accessible with VoiceOver. I think it is a replacement for the 
iDevices app.  ,Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone

> On Nov 14, 2021, at 8:58 PM, doug parisian  wrote:
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> I purchased a Proscenic Air Fryer only to discover that the updated 
> Proscenic App was not accessible. I had checked the app BEFORE purchasing 
> which, as far as I could discern without the Fryer was accessible. The newer 
> version wouldn't even let me register using Voiceover. Further, much of the 
> documentation appears to be a PDF scanned image which, if the App was 
> voiceover compliant was not a huge barrier. I could probably use some OCR 
> tool to access the instructions and there are lots of recipes on the web and 
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Re: Reading with the Kindle App

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Hello all. What I have found occasionally is that some books that are purchased 
from Kendall are restricted in terms of accessibility to the text. Although I 
have not had this happen on my iPhone, I have had it happen on my Kindle fire.

I actually returned the book and said that it was not accessible. I later got 
the book on audible. I do not remember what the name of the book wise but it 
was a biography about the actor who played Sulu in the original Star Trek 
series and it was an excellent book.

Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone

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> The kindle app inIOS works very well.
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Re: Apple TV Plus, Tehran

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Hi Peter. I also could not get Audio Description so stopped watching Tehran.
Barry Abbott
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> Has anyone watched this new series from Apple, and if so did the Audio 
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>  
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> there was no AD.  According to the details this is supposed to have AD.  All 
> of the other Apple TV Plus shows that I have tried out have had it, and I 
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Re: Announcing the Launch of ScripTalk Mobile for iPhone

[Barry Abbott]

Lawtons pharmacy also provide ThebScript Talk service in Canada

Barry

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> On Nov 18, 2019, at 2:40 PM, Robin Frost  wrote:
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> Hi,
> Here’s hoping it’ll work in iPhone 11’s some day soon as currently I can’t 
> get it to work at all.
> Robin
>  
> From: Amanda Wonkovich-Tolson
> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2019 10:40 AM
> To: VIPhone
> Subject: Announcing the Launch of ScripTalk Mobile for iPhone
>  
> En-Vision America is excited to announce the long awaited arrival of the 
> ScripTalk Mobile app for iPhone.
> To successfully install and run the app, you need:
> 
> iPhone 7 or Higher
> iOS 13
> Visit the Help Section inside the app to find Directions on How to Use
> Support for iPhone 11 is still in beta
> Special RFID Tags placed on your prescription by a participating pharmacy.
> Go To App Store:
> https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scriptalk-mobile/id1317698388
>  
>  
> The ScripTalk Mobile app was designed with mobility and convenience in mind.  
> We think you will love both the "scan" and "quick scan" buttons.  Scan tells 
> you all of your drug information and Quick Scan is a convenient way to hear 
> only the drug name announced.  You can also use the History feature to review 
> your medications without having to scan them.
> 
> Please Note: This app is used to read special RFID Tags placed on your 
> prescription by a participating pharmacy. If you don't have these special 
> labels, go immediately to the find pharmacy button (in the app), call us at 
> 1-800-890-1180 or click on the button below to fill out a request form.
> 
> 
> Amanda Tolson
> 
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> 825 4th Street W, Palmetto FL 34221
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Re: disconnected phone calls

[Barry Abbott]

Hello Tom and all. I’ve noticed this as well. I have been disconnected from at 
least three or four calls this week. It seems that it happens several minutes 
into the call not just right away.

Barry

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> On Nov 5, 2019, at 8:28 AM, Tom Rash  wrote:
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> I have a 6S and since upgrading to IOS version 13 I’ve had several phone 
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Re: Maintaining custom pronunciations with iOS wasRE: annoying darth vaider breathing

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Danny. I received the quote. Thank you.

Barry

Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone

> On Jun 12, 2019, at 12:27 PM, Wayne Merritt  wrote:
> 
> One thing I really like about these custom pronunciations is they are
> backed up along with other VoiceOver settings to iCloud. This makes
> going from one device to another that much easier. Not a show stopper,
> but it certainly helped to have them entered. Also, when I had an
> Apple TV, I noticed that my pronunciations were synced across my
> devices.
> 
> Wayne
> 
>> On 6/12/19, Alan Lemly  wrote:
>> Kathy,
>> 
>> I would urge you and everyone to get in the habit of adding custom
>> pronunciations in iOS for those many times when synthesizers totally botch a
>> word or name's pronunciation. You can find this in Settings, General,
>> Accessibility, Speech, and Pronunciations. You can double tap the add button
>> in the upper right corner and key in the mispronounced word and either type
>> or dictate your own pronunciation.
>> 
>> Alan Lemly
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of Kathy Brandt
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 8:29 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: annoying darth vaider breathing
>> 
>> I respect that of course this is all very subjective, what people like and
>> don t. I d say that Alex sounding like Darth Vader is a bit of an
>> exaggeration, and a pickiuny Bing to be complaining about. I myself would
>> prefer some of the pronunciations going back to where they used to be before
>> this latest update, of course, maybe that might not matter as much to some.
>> As for reading speed, I read a little bit faster than some people, who,
>> believe it or not, prefer Jaws default, which makes me a bit impatient if
>> exposed to it for long enough, and have to get past thinking why can t they
>> speed it up some; I really don t want to let myself feel superior because I
>> can read faster. It gets on my nerves a bit though to be reading at the
>> speed of light the way some people do, but if they can get everything they
>> need to out of the material, good for them :-)
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jun 12, 2019, at 8:44 AM, Russ Kiehne  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Likewise, back in my windows 98 and xp days, I used a internal doubletalk.
>>> Starting with windows 7, I use a tripletalk usb.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message- From: Arlene
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 5:28 PM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: annoying darth vaider breathing
>>> 
>>> And we're still using the best synthesizer made and that's double talk
>>> and tripple talk.  Well, that's our favorite synthesizer.
>>> 
>>> Arlene and Wayne
>>> 
>>> - Original Message - From: "Joshua Hendrickson"
>>> 
>>> To: 
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:50 AM
>>> Subject: Re: annoying darth vaider breathing
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Herve, that is just your opinion that eloquence is horrible  I have
>>> been using it and several other speech voices for many years.  I'm
>>> glad to see how much better synthetic speech has gotten over the
>>> years.  I really like Acapela, Ivona, Nuance, and Neospeech voices to
>>> name a few.
>>> 
 On 6/11/19, Herv  wrote:
 Hi,
 I'd first like to start by saying that jaws is horrible, and any
 apple voice is much better than ugly eloquence.
 Not sure why blind people love it so, but they do.
 I don't have any problems with my alex voice.
 Wanna read your emails at hurricane speeds?
 Speed up the voice.
 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On Jun 11, 2019, at 11:26 AM, Sieghard Weitzel 
> wrote:
> 
> It always sounded to me as if Apple is particularly proud of the
> fact Alex sounds so human that you can even hear the breathing.
> Years ago I once went to an Apple Store to get a little demo of a
> Mac computer with Voiceover (the first and last one I ever felt the
> need for) and the Apple Genius who was working with me was so
> pleased about this incredible achievement that he must have mentioned it
> 5 times.
> I then pulled out my Windows laptop and fired up Jaws with Eloquence
> to show him how a no-nonsense synthesizer should sound like. I told
> him that by the time Alex took his first breath I d already finished
> reading an email with Jaws and Eloquence 
> 
> Regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf
> Of Devin Prater
> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 8:01 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: annoying darth vaider breathing
> 
> The is a feature of Alex, meant to simulate human breathing,
> although I do see how it is sometimes more noticeable than it should
> be. Direct your complaints to accessibil...@apple.com
> 
> 
> 
> On Jun 11, 2019, at 9:55 AM, Paul and Paula Jordan
> 
> wrote:
> 
> Since several have complained about the darth vaider breathing 

RE: How much is Amazon pime video in Canada

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Jen. According to something I found on the web It's $79 .00 CAD annually. 
Once your 30 day trial is over your card is charged. You will automatically be 
charged from then on until you discontinue it.

I like it because of the free shipping But I think that the free shipping 
doesn't always apply when receiving products from third  parties through amazon.

I also like the Prime Videos there is a lot of stuff free to watch if you have 
a prime membership. 
I am disappointed though because as a blind person I cannot get the Audio 
Description to work in Canada. I called about the problem and got the helpdesk 
in the US and she was able to get it from her end. I have never ben able to 
turn it on after following the explicit instructions.

I definitely  do not regret  getting it.   
Barry
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Jen .
Sent: February 19, 2019 6:24 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: How much is Amazon pime video in Canada

Hi I’m living in Canada and thinking of subscribing to Amazon Prime Video.
How much is this a month and can you subscribe just to the video service and if 
so how do you do this.  I do not have any idea so any help would be welcome.
Jen

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RE: Jonathan loosens iOS 12 without the iBook

[Barry Abbott]

In Jonathan’s last book he talked about Face Recognition and the jestures used 
with the iPhone X. In a podcast I seem to remember him mentioning that he would 
be inserting this information again especially because the new offerings all 
require this knowledge.

 

Barry

 

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of John 
McCallister
Sent: September 14, 2018 1:03 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Jonathan loosens iOS 12 without the iBook

 

Does anyone know if Jonathan's new book will 
contain a chapter on the new gestures for the iPhone next I'm currently using 
7+ and would like to learn the new gestures for the iPhone I just purchased 
will perceive in about two weeks.

 

John McCallister

 

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mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Cris 
Ali
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 11:33 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

 

Hello folks,

This is a question for the tech savvy iPhone users.  What are the advantages of 
buying iPhone XS over iPhone XR for a totally blind user?  Clearly iPhone XS 
has 3D touch and the XR does not.  The XS has dual camera, and the XR has a 
single camera, and the display is different.  How important these differences 
in practical terms to justify spending 250 dollars more on the XS if you are a 
totally blind person?

Cheers,

 

Cris

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Re: Bi14 experiences?

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Mary. I just received the BI14 this week. I have a first generation focus 40 
and a Braille Sense 40 display which was my wife's. I decided to keep the 
Braille Sense as I like keeping : fidential information on it. It has some note 
taking capability and works very well with the computer.

I wanted a small display that I could use with my iPhone and my two Apple 
TVGGS). I could not see myself doing any extensive reading on the 14 cell 
display. But I do like the portability and the joystick when using it with the 
iPhone and Apple TV(S) around the house. I also like being able to connect it 
to several devices at once.  

My focus 40 was recently cleaned however some of the cells are still not 
working correctly and I am not willing to put any money into fixing it as I 
already have the Braille Sense.

One thing I notice with the Bi14 is that if you type very fast you sometimes 
get a different letter. When I typed the letters p and e in the word "type" 
they came that as the letter quite. I have found this to be the case on other 
displays as well.

Barry

   

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> On Aug 12, 2018, at 3:27 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> Thank you, Barry. How are you dealing with the short display length? Have you 
> used other displays, those from humanware or capability. My do you think of 
> the input keys on this compared with other displays you might have used?
> Mary
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 12, 2018, at 6:27 AM, Barry Abbott  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Mary. What you have to do first is one if using Gmail for example go 
>> into your google Account and make sure that notes is turned on.
>> 
>> Two on your BIA 14 when you’re in your notes application make sure that you 
>> are in the Gmail folder when you write the note.
>> 
>> Then if you want to force a sink press space with S. Otherwise your note 
>> should link up the next time you turn the device on.
>> 
>> The manual did not point out that you are supposed to ensure that the notes 
>> are turned on within your account.
>> 
>> I hope this helps.
>> 
>> Barryy
>> 
>> Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 11, 2018, at 3:00 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> I have a humanware bei14 on loan for a week or two. I like the compactness, 
>>> but I just haven’t been able so far to get used to having so few cells. 
>>> Especially with word wrap I guess, where sometimes, several cells are blank 
>>> because the next whole word won’t fit on the line. I also don’t quite 
>>> understand how the notes feature works. I have entered both my Google and 
>>> Comcast accounts into the brailliant device. But I’m not sure what happens 
>>> next. I have read the manual. My other comment is that I preferred the 
>>> keyboard on the older humanware braille displays. The typing keys on this 
>>> one are to my way of thinking, mushy. I’m thinking I probably won’t buy it, 
>>> but I do want to give it a fair chance. I like the price, and I like the 
>>> idea of having notetaking ability which I could, or not, sync up with my 
>>> phone. But I’m just not getting the mechanics of it I guess.
>>> Mary
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: Bi14 experiences?

[Barry Abbott]

Hello Mary. What you have to do first is one if using Gmail for example go into 
your google Account and make sure that notes is turned on.

Two on your BIA 14 when you’re in your notes application make sure that you are 
in the Gmail folder when you write the note.

Then if you want to force a sink press space with S. Otherwise your note should 
link up the next time you turn the device on.

The manual did not point out that you are supposed to ensure that the notes are 
turned on within your account.

I hope this helps.

Barryy

Sent from Barry Abbott’s iPhone

> On Aug 11, 2018, at 3:00 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> I have a humanware bei14 on loan for a week or two. I like the compactness, 
> but I just haven’t been able so far to get used to having so few cells. 
> Especially with word wrap I guess, where sometimes, several cells are blank 
> because the next whole word won’t fit on the line. I also don’t quite 
> understand how the notes feature works. I have entered both my Google and 
> Comcast accounts into the brailliant device. But I’m not sure what happens 
> next. I have read the manual. My other comment is that I preferred the 
> keyboard on the older humanware braille displays. The typing keys on this one 
> are to my way of thinking, mushy. I’m thinking I probably won’t buy it, but I 
> do want to give it a fair chance. I like the price, and I like the idea of 
> having notetaking ability which I could, or not, sync up with my phone. But 
> I’m just not getting the mechanics of it I guess.
> Mary
> 
> 
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Re: Can't Activate Amazon Prime Audio Description in Canada

[Barry Abbott]

Hi all. I really appreciate the responses. I guess we know that currently the 
audio description is not available in Canada. Obviously the next step is to 
contact Amazon and see how we can persuade them to make it available in this 
country as well.

Take care. Barry

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> On Aug 8, 2018, at 9:32 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> Well, on this link it is clearly stated that iOS devices support audio 
> described content and in the list of available movies and TV shows Bosch 
> Season 1 (and other seasons) are listed. I have, however, had no luck finding 
> an item in Audio and Subtitles where I can enable them when Bosch Season 1 is 
> playing.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Mama 
> Peach
> Sent: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 4:25 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Can't Activate Amazon Prime Audio Description in Canada
> 
> I was reading on the Amazon site that the audio description is not available 
> on all devices. This site also gives a link that lists all that they have 
> that has audio description. This is the link where I was reading about this:
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202166380
> 
> -Original Message- 
> From: Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 12:25 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Can't Activate Amazon Prime Audio Description in Canada
> 
> Hi Barry,
> 
> I assume you mean "Bosch" as in the Harry Bosch series? I am in BC and don't 
> think I ever came across anything on Amazon Prime with audio description, 
> certainly it doesn't seem to be available for the Harry Bosch series.
> 
> Regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Barry 
> Abbott
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> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Can't Activate Amazon Prime Audio Description in Canada
> 
> I have an Amazon Prime Subscription here in Nova Scotia Canada. I cannot get 
> the Audio Description to work. I have contacted Amazon Support. They cannot 
> tell me whether or not it is available in Canada. I have followed the steps 
> correctly but do not see an option for turning on the Audio Description.
> 
> I have tried it on my iPhone 7,  my Apple TV 4th generation and within the 
> Prime Video App on my Sony Smart TV — all with no success. I have tried it 
> with Boch which does have Audio Dscription.
> 
> Have any other Canadians tried it and succeeded?
> 
> Thanks.
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Can't Activate Amazon Prime Audio Description in Canada

[Barry Abbott]

 I have an Amazon Prime Subscription here in Nova Scotia Canada. I cannot get 
the Audio Description to work. I have contacted Amazon Support. They cannot 
tell me whether or not it is available in Canada. I have followed the steps 
correctly but do not see an option for turning on the Audio Description.

I have tried it on my iPhone 7,  my Apple TV 4th generation and within the 
Prime Video App on my Sony Smart TV — all with no success. I have tried it with 
Boch which does have Audio Dscription.

Have any other Canadians tried it and succeeded?

Thanks.

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Yes Chef not working correctly

[Barry Abbott]

I'm wondering if anyone has been experiencing the following issues with the Yes 
Chef App.
Examples:

1. My verbal command:  "Chef — What Can I Say?" Yes Cheff responds "I Didn't 
get that." "I heard, 'What can I say'?"
"Looking for something? Try saying "Chef Followed was search recipe name or 
incredients."
2. My Verbal Command "Search for chocolate cake Recipe."
Responce "I didn't get that. I heard 'search for chocolate cake recipe.' 
"Looking for something? Try saying "Chef Followed was search recipe name or 
incredients."

If you dictate into the search field using the regular dictation or type in 
what you want E.G. Chocolate Cake." It brings up results.
I am running the latest version of iOS on an iPhone 7. My wife uses an iPhone 
5S. She sent an email to the developer supp...@conversantlabs.com and the email 
was rejected. "Mailbox not available."

Any information or help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks. 

Barry

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Re: Fire Stick & Kodi

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Kim. Apparently the BrailleNote Touch is getting an update. Hims has a 
brand new 32 cell Braille note taker called the "Braille Sense Polaris" 
which sounds pretty amazing. It actually runs Android 5, Lollypop.


According to a Blind Bargains podcast the Orbit Reader 20 is shipming to 
the various vendors as we write. It shouldn't be long now.


When is the next National GTT phone in session?

Have a great day.

Barry

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Re: trakz titanium with phone and apple watch together?

[Barry Abbott]

Hello all. I have my trexe  connected to both my iPhone and my Apple Watch. To 
turn on multipoint access I think that you hold in the power button and the 
button on the left side at the same time. Aftershokz will say “multipoint 
access on”. I found this out purely by accident just trying out different 
combinations of buttons.

I find that the Watch does not seem to be all that loud.

I haven’t found an accessible user guide. I just downloaded the regular PDF. 
Does anyone know if their is a better user guide. For example, I haven’t found 
anyway to change the equalizer.

   Barry Abbott
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> On Feb 10, 2017, at 10:03 PM, Ioana Gandrabur <igandra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Anyone using trakz headphones from aftershokz with both iphone and apple 
> watch? 
> 
> Is it easy to pick up phone call or do they conflict with each other? I have 
> the bluez 2s the model before still made in plastic and it can only be paired 
> to 1 device. I hear the trakz can use 2 devices at once. If it does not work 
> well I might as well stick with the ones I have. 
> 
> Thanks for any insights. 
> 
> Ioana
> 
> 
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Re: Tiles and tile app? Not!

[Barry Abbott]

Hello all. I purchased some Tiles from Amazon in November  after hearing a 
Podcast by David Woodbridge. He demonstrated how to use the app in a round 
about way. He too had been speaking to a Tile representative according to the 
podcast regarding accessibility.

The iOS app is dreadful but it does work much better on Android as demonstrated 
by David Woodbridge. We also have it on my wife’s Samsung Tablet. 
Unfortunately,it cannot be installed on the BrailleNote Touch because you need 
version 5 or greater of the android platform and the touch runs 4.2. 

 I use the Tile app on the Apple watch and this seems to work quite well for me.

Barry
 .  
Barry Abbott
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> On Feb 3, 2017, at 6:01 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe <alapoint...@comcast.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> `Hi, I got a tile for Christmas from my son.  My son mentioned about the 
> Tile sometime in November and I downloaded the App to my I Phone.  Well, 
> Accessibility was in the toilet.  I have the Tile installed but, my son had 
> to install it.  It works great but, with sighted help.  Andy and Shubert
>  
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Re: apple watch questions

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Stephanie. David Woodbridge has made numerous podcasts about the Apple 
Watch. These can be found either at Applevis.com <http://applevis.com/>. Or his 
own iSee podcasts. That would be a good starting point as he offers excellent 
demonstrations of various aspects of the watch.

Mystic Access also has a tutorial you can purchase.

www.mysticaccess.com

Complications are apps.
Barry Abbott
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> On Jan 4, 2017, at 6:14 PM, Stephanie <natureloving...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi all,
> 
> First of all, if there is an apple watch list, can someone let me know how to 
> subscribe?
> 
> I got a series 1 apple watch yesterday second hand. It's paired, but I have 
> some questions. First of all, every now and again, I get these vibrations. 3 
> short ones, followed by one or more long ones. 
> Also, what are glances or complications? I have no idea what they are? Also, 
> I get notifications of messages etc but how do I view it? 
> Thanks for any help.
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Re: Taptic Time working intermittently on my Apple Watch

[Barry Abbott]

I have also noticed this. Sometimes I double-tap and nothing happens. I really 
do like the feature and knowing Morris Code made it my choice.

Barry
> On Sep 16, 2016, at 9:53 AM, Lois Butterfield  
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> Hi Paul,
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> The one thing I am noticing is, if you double tap too quickly, you will have 
> the time spoken.  It might take some practice to get the timing just right.
>  
> Take care,
> Lois
>  
>  
> From: Paul Hunt 
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 7:38 AM
> To: 'Eleanor Roberts' via VIPhone 
> Subject: Taptic Time working intermittently on my Apple Watch
>  
> Good morning everybody. I set up Taptic Time. I love the feature. However, 
> sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I activate it with a 1 finger 
> double tap. Is there a fix for this?
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Re: A Neato Question.

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I have to say that we are very pleased with how well Neato picks up the dog 
hair. I have a German Shepherd and even with regular brushing he sheds. Not to 
mention our two cats.

It is very easy to clean compared to the Roomba. But the big deal of course is 
that it can be controlled via iPhone or Android- not sure about android 
accessibility as I haven’t played with it much.

When we purchased it several months ago it was available for $850.00 CAD at 
Bath and Beyond.

One thing I have found is that sometimes after having corrected an error I 
can’t seem to get it going again by pressing the home key. I then have to do a 
reset by holding down the home button for 15 seconds. The problem with that is 
that you are back at the start of the cleaning cycle.

Another small issue is that our bathroom has about a 3/4 inch lip which Neato 
can climb but in doing so the little side brush often comes off.

   However, I am very pleased with the overall performance and ease of 
maintenance of the Neato.

Barry
> On Sep 4, 2016, at 1:35 PM, Jim Noseworthy 
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> Hi:
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> For those with pets or Guide Dogs: does one have to spend much time cleaning 
> the unit?
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> Thanks all over the ;place.
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Re: Hey Siri irritation I hope they fix

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I have found that even if I have the business in my contacts  SIRI will still 
respond in that way.

I say: “Call Yellow Cab” and SIRI responds “I found a Yellow cab on Gladstone 
Street is that the one you want?”

Even worse if I say “Call Caseno Taxi” also in my contacts  
SIRI will often respond “I found “Caseno Nova Scotia on Barrington Street . . 
.” - Totally unrelated to my request.

It would seem as if there may be a different search algorithm  which basis 
responses on paying customers.

I have noticed this since iOS 8. It is so inefficient now. If you ask it to 
call a friend or family member in your contacts it works fine. Otherwise I now 
say “dial” and give it the number of the taxi company I want.

Barry
> On Jun 17, 2016, at 1:36 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:
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> Here is something I do not understand about Siri. This happens a lot for me. 
> If I ask Siri for either the phone number or the specific address of a 
> business located on such and such a Street, Siri always comes back and says 
> something like I found one on such and such a Street. Is that the one you 
> want? It is the one I asked for. Why does Siri need to ask me if what I just 
> asked for is what I want? This is the opposite of an intelligent assistant.
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SIRI asking too many questions when calling with an iPhone

[Barry Abbott]

Wondering if anyone has a solution 

Request to SIRI: "Call Caseno Taxi"
Response: "I found a Caseno Taxi on Nova Lee Drive - is that the one you want?"

I have this company in my contacts and as a favourite. When   calling from my 
Apple watch under friends it does what I ask

I find this process to be very frustrating. I can understand this being useful 
when wanting to call something or someone who is not in your contacts
Is there any way to change it so that it works like it did under iOS 7.
I find it most inefficient. Why didn't they just leave well enough alone.

Thanks in advance.

Barry

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Whole Lot of Shakin' not going on!

[Barry Abbott]

Hi all. I'm wondering if any of you have been having issues when shaking your 
iPhones with iOS 9.1.
In a number of games, Audio Defender, Sixth Sense and other apps the shake 
feature does not work. Also when I am told to stand and turn in a circle by 
audio defender nothing changes - the voice just stays where it is located in my 
headset when I start.

I took my iPhone 6 to the Apple Store and they are telling me that nothing is 
wrong with the sensors.

For example, when the Sixth sense tutorial tells me to shake the phone to 
launch a  grenade at an oncoming animal nothing happens

Nor does it work in Blind Square either.

I have the shake feature turned on in Blind Square. I've never found a place to 
turn it on or off in the settings. It has to be a hardware issue. One day I was 
hanging my jacket on the back of a chair and the iPhone took quite a whack 
striking a wall close to the chair. I explained this when at the Apple store. I 
also have Apple Care so I am covered in case of accident. I can't understand 
how the diagnostics would show that the sensors are all fine. I asked the 
technician to test the shake feature and he says it works find.


any ideas or suggestions before I tackle the Apple Store again?

Thanking you all in advance.

Barry

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Re: Netatmo users: hold off updating to the latest version

[Barry Abbott]

I noticed  in the last update of Netatmo that some of the buttons were not 
labelled.

Incidentally, do you know what the warranty is? My outdoor module did not 
withstand the riggers of last winter as it became buried in snow. Despite many 
attempts after  battery replacement I have not been able to get it working. I 
made sure that the batteries were inserted correctly and I tested them with a 
battery tester. .

When I go to Amazon I see additional indoor modules but no outdoor module. I am 
going to have to email Netatmo with my serial number to determine if it is 
still under warranty. It was a Christmas present. 

Barry. 
> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:35 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> Hello,
>  
> This morning I had an update to the Netatmo app in my list of updates.
> For those who own a Netatmo Weather Station I recommend you hold off updating 
> the app for now. When I read the description “The app has been given a new 
> look” I was a bit worried and in fact there seems to be a bit of a step back 
> since currently Voiceover won’t read minimum and maximum temperatures any 
> more. It does read everything else and it’s laid out a bit differently, but 
> since I was quite involved with the Netatmo head developer in initially 
> making the app accessible, I want to contact him and bring up some of these 
> issues. Hopefully their commitment to accessibility is still there and they 
> will fix these items since I assume it’s not that big of a deal.
>  
>  
> Best regards,
> Sieghard
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Re: Apple TV Questions

[Barry Abbott]

Hi All. I'm wondering if it is possible to rename the 4th generation Apple TV 
as I can't seem to find it in the settings.

I went in under about and it says Apple TV but I don't see where you can rename 
it. I have put the second Gen up in our living roman changed it's name to that. 
The new one is located in the family room in our basement. 
What am I missing here?
Thanks.
Barry
> On Nov 8, 2015, at 6:18 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
>  
> Can other family members with their own devices and AppleIDs access their own 
> iTunes Libraries on an  Apple Tee Vee registered to my AppleID. We’re not on 
> Family Sharing. If so, how would they do this?
>  
> Thanks, Keith
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  
> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com ] On Behalf 
> Of Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 2:12 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
> Subject: RE: Apple TV Questions
>  
> 
> Hi John,
>  
> Actually, my Apple TV arrived today after all and it just seems that my 
> Parcel app was very slow at updating the UPS delivery status although I have 
> a feeling it might be the fault of UPS because even when I went to their 
> website it seems like some updates were missing.
>  
> Anyhow, my wife and I set it up tonight and I downloaded YouTube and Netflix 
> right away and then a few other apps. I very much like it and don't find the 
> typing much more of a pain as when the letters were arranged in several rows. 
> Of course I also hope that Bluetooth keyboard support comes back.
>  
> Setup went well, it recognized my iPhone and automatically connected to my 
> WiFi using credentials from my iPhone and all I had to do is enter my Apple 
> Id password and of course my Netflix sign-in info and that for YouTube. 
> YouTube required me to go to YouTube.com/activate 
>  on my computer, I had to sign in with my gmail 
> account and then enter a code which was displayed on the Apple TV in order to 
> allow the YouTube app on the Apple TV.
>  
> I found an app for CBC News (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) and it is 
> quite nice and gives me access to some of the CBC programs, I also found a 
> few apps which allow you to watch old classic movies which are now in the 
> public domain and also one app from the Canadian National Film Board. 
>  
> Anyhow, I love how fast and responsive it is, t's awesome that SIRI is 
> available, I can turn on Voiceover by telling SIRI to do so and moving apps 
> works great.
>  
> The volume rocker also controls my Sonos Playbar volume without me having to 
> do anything: "It just worked" and it's nice to see that this still does apply 
> at least to some Apple products. 
>  
> I think in time when developer come up with more and more cool apps and maybe 
> once Apple has deals with major content providers for movies and TV shows, 
> this will be a real fantastic device.
>  
> Oh, I also went to "Computers" after I opened iTunes on my laptop, I was 
> asked if I want to turn on home sharing with my Apple Id and after I said Yes 
> and entered my Apple Id password one more time the content of my iTunes 
> library was fully accessible.
>  
> Regards,
> Sieghard
>  
> > Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2015 12:21:43 -0500
> > Subject: Re: Apple TV Questions
> > From: jdiakoge2...@gmail.com 
> > To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
> > 
> > I feel for you. Mine sat in Pensilvania for a day and a half and in
> > Columbus where I live for over a day as well.
> > I'll try ITunes again. I thought I set it up properly.
> > 
> > On 11/6/15, Sieghard Weitzel > 
> > wrote:
> > > Hi John,
> > >
> > > As for the sharing, it is usually working fine on my second gen Apple TV. 
> > > As
> > > long as iTunes is open on my laptop, I can go to Computers and I then see
> > > "Sieghard's Library". If I select this I then see the different libraries 
> > > in
> > > iTunes, i.e. Music, Movies, TV Showsetc.
> > > I was supposed to get my new Apple TV today, but it appears UPS let it sit
> > > in Edmonton for 2 days so I probably won't get it until Monday now which 
> > > is
> > > too bad, I usually work 6 days a week and only take Sundays off and it 
> > > would
> > > have been a good time to sit down and play around with it.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Sieghard
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com  
> > > [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com ] On 
> > > Behalf
> > > Of John Diakogeorgiou
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2015 7:16 PM
> > > To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
> > > Subject: Apple TV Questions
> > >
> > > Hi:
> > > I have a couple of questions.
> > > First during the Key note in September, they said 

Re: how to remove applewatch band

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Fanus. On either side of the back of the watch is a spring loaded button 
which you would hold in with your fingernail. Then slide the strap either 
toward the rear or front sides of the  watch until it slides out of the groove. 
There are two parts  to the strap. When sliding the new strap into place  
remember to hold that tiny spring loaded button in.

By the front of the watch I mean where  the crown and friend buttons are 
located.

Hope this helps.

Barry 
> On Oct 11, 2015, at 9:39 AM, Fanus  wrote:
> 
> Hello list
> I just want to make sure that I do not damage  anything. I know there is a 
> button to be pressed but what I am not quite sure is whether I must pull the 
> band away from the watch or must I push it to the side and if so, must I push 
> to the side where the digital crown is or to the side of the speaker?
> Regards
> Fanus
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Re: Possible Bug in IOS 9/rotor problem

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Hello again. Kerri and all. I have been testing the router issue again and it 
does appear that it has been fixed in the .01 update.  The focus is staying  
where I left it.

Barry
> On Sep 25, 2015, at 3:02 PM, John J Jacques  wrote:
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> Hi all, I think I saw something about this bug being addressed in 9.01,
> but I don't have it with my 5 S and haven't updated to 9.01 yet!
> 
> Have a good one:
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Re: Possible Bug in IOS 9/rotor problem

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Hello Kerri. I am experiencing the same problem with my iPhone 6 Mine always 
flips back to Audio Ducking which happens to be the first selected item in my 
router.

Barry . 
> On Sep 25, 2015, at 1:22 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
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> Hi Kerri,
> 
> No, this is not a problem for me with my 5S, it worked with iOS 9.0 and now 
> also with iOS 9.0.1.
> When did you update? Have you rebooted your phone since you updated? Even if 
> you have, I'd still close apps from the app switcher, turn the phone off, 
> wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. See if this fixes the problem.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Kerri Kosten
> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 4:29 AM
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> Subject: Possible Bug in IOS 9/rotor problem
> 
> Hi Everyone:
> Ever since updating to IOS 9, I am having a problem regarding the
> rotor and I'm not sure if I am doing something wrong or if this is a
> bug.
> It used to be if I set the rotor to say words I could go into any app
> and read by words.
> Now when I set the rotor to words and then go into a text message and
> try to edit it the rotor keeps going back to characters. Even if I try
> to put it back on words it keeps going back to characters and it's
> really annoying because I like to edit my messages going through word
> by word instead of character by character.
> Is anyone else having this problem/experiencing this?
> Is there a setting or something new in IOS 9 I need to change or
> switch to keep the rotor from going to character mode when I set it to
> words?
> Thanks,
> Kerri
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Checkbox for syncing ringtones

[Barry Abbott]

Hello all. I have not been successful in transferring purchased ringtones back 
to my iPhone nor the ones I have recorded. I suspect that the sync ringtones 
checkbox is not checked in iTunes. I found out from the web that in iTunes 11 
when the sidebar  was available you could find the checkbox under the settings 
option. Several steps were described as to how to do this but it does not apply 
to the current version of iTunes.

For some reason I cannot locate this checkbox in the current version of iTunes. 
even under settings. I sent an email to Apple Support and never received a 
response.

Could someone please tell me where the checkbox might be found to enable the  
syncing of  ringtones

Thanks in advance.

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Charged again when downloading KNFBReader

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Yesterday I found that  My KNFB Reader software was not working properly so I 
uninstalled it and downloaded it from my purchases section to my iPhone 6. 
After pressing the "buy/restore" button I was charged once again for the 
product. I know that someone has mentioned who to contact for a refund but even 
after attempting several searches I can't locate the message.


Could someone please send me that info again. They had better solved this issue 
quickly as a number of people could get burned.

I am in  Canada.

Thanks, Barry

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Re: Apple Store Purchase

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Often you can upgrade from within the app itself.

Try Checking  under  settings for the app to see if there is an upgrade option.

Barry
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 My sister asked me to forward this to the list as her messages are not 
 getting through to the list.
  
 Dulce
  
 Hello all
 This morning I went to the app store and looked at a podcast I wanted. When I 
 first saw it listed, it gave me the option to purchase the premium version. I 
 did not do that but instead, I downloaded the free version. Once in the app, 
 I saw hundreds of other episodes that I could only listen to if I had the 
 premium version.
   I went back to the app store and found it listed in my purchases. It no 
 longer gave me the option to purchase the premium version. I then deleted the 
 podcast from the phone and did another search for it. Perhaps, it knew that 
 I'd already looked at it and downloaded it, because I no longer saw the 
 option to purchase the premium version. 
   What am I missing here in this scenario?
  
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Re: Netflix

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My Second Gen Apple TV is hard wired but I can't log back into Net Flix. It 
just freezes.

Barry
 On Jun 22, 2015, at 1:09 PM, Chris Smart csma...@cogeco.ca wrote:
 
 I forgot to mention that poor signal was also contributing to issues I was 
 having. One of those little WIFI extender boxes that just plugs into an 
 available wall socket fixed that.
 
 If all else fails, power cycle the Apple TV box. Sometimes, like all 
 computers, it just needs to be rebooted.
 
 Chris
 
 At 10:53 AM 6/22/2015, you wrote:
 Have you contacted Netflix to ask what may cause this? I have a 35 Mbps down 
 connection and second gen Apple TV and even long movies usually start 
 playing within 10 seconds. I doubt it matters if you have a 10 Mbps or 100 
 Mbps connection, after all, the stream is only that large. Of course if you 
 have 3 other people on your WiFi streaming stuff it would make a difference. 
 If you have your Apple TV connected via WiFi then not only the speed and 
 quality of your internet connection would make a difference but also the 
 quality of your WiFi. I used to have an issue at my business where even 
 playing a video on one of my computers via WiFi would pause and buffer all 
 the time. I replaced my router, bought a separate high-end access point all 
 without any improvements. Then I thought I should illuminate any potential 
 interference and as soon as I unplugged a Creative wireless soundcard which 
 was sitting within a couple of feet of my wireless router the problem 
 totally and completely went away.
  
  
 Regards,
 Sieghard
  
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 mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Smart
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 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: Re: Netflix
  
 I had a similar issue with a 125 MBS connection. Try changing Playback 
 Setting to High, if it is currently set to Auto.
 Note: if you have more than one account, you'll need to change that setting 
 for other accounts or profiles as well.
 
 They recommend a minimum connection speed (meaning download speed) of 3.0 
 megabits per second for standard definition video, 5.0 for high definition, 
 and 25 megabits for Ultra.
 
 Chris 
 At 06:11 AM 6/22/2015, you wrote:
 
 Yes. It's running agonizingly slow on my Apple TV Second Generation. It can 
 take 2 minutes or more to load a 20-minute show, and I'm on a 100mbs 
 connection. Speed tests show I'm getting the speed for which I'm paying, so 
 my connection isn't the problem. Have no idea what's wrong here. Even tried 
 restoring my Apple TV, but to no avail.Cheryl.. 
 
 Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;
 for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Jun 22, 2015, at 3:41 AM, Thomas Williams n4v...@gmail.com 
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 Anyone having any problems with Netflix playing on their Apple TV? Reason I 
 ask, is because I can get everything else to play, but I'm having problems 
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Re: Does anyone know if Netflix's House of Cards is audio described for Seasons 1 and 2?

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Yes indeed it is.

Barry
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 Hi,
 
 When I try to find House of Cards audio described on Netflix, all I can find 
 is Season 3. Does anyone know if Seasons 1 and 2 are audio described?
 
 I'd like to start with Season 1 if available, but only want to keep trying to 
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Re: Apple Watch Issues

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I have the 42MM stainless steel and occasionally experience this problem. I 
also simply swipe to the right or touch the top right corner of the watch. 
However, most of the time it does speak.

Barry
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 Hi,
 
 I am experiencing an issue with my 38 mm Apple Watch. When I press the screen 
 to read the time it sometimes makes the click sound when waking but does not 
 speak the time.
 
 Any of you who own a watch can you please let me know either way. And also 
 which size watch you bought? I have polled two 38 mm owners and a 42 mm owner 
 and it appears that only those of us who bought the 32 mm are experiencing 
 the issue. I would like a larger data set to provide to Apple.
 
 Thanks,
 
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Re: Weird problem with Braille Screen

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Hi all I went to the Apple store and after reseting and finally erasing the 
iPhone we discovered that when I reloaded the data from the backup file on 
iCloud the problem returned.  I am now rebuilding my folders and reinstalling 
my purchases. Though it's a pain in the but at least we are doing a kind of 
spring cleaning., The Braille screen now works as it should.

Thanks for the help.

P.S. My wife is enjoying her Apple Watch which came before mine. I'm still 
waiting.

 

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Re: Weird problem with Braille Screen

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Hi Richard. Thanks for pointing this out. Haste does make waste. In fact, I 
took 2 steps. I double tapped on the edit field to activate it and then 
attempted to turn the router to the Braille input screen. At this point my 
iPhone goes into a loop saying VoiceOver on and it then becomes choppy..

I checked and the regular keyboard is present. Once the loop starts if  you lay 
the phone flat it says tabletop modeand stops repeating. If you place it back 
into the away position it starts all over again. Very strange. 
 
Barry Abbott
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

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 have you tried double tapping the edit box first, then turning the rotor 
 clockwise? ,,   
 
 
 
 On Apr 22, 2015, at 7:08 PM, Barry Abbott bpabbo...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi all. Since upgrading to iOS 8.3 I am experiencing the following:
 1. I selected the Braille screen input in my router. 
 2. When in an edit field I double tap to activate it.
 3. I then turn the router clockwise with two fingers and receive the 
 following: VoiceOver on This afternoon it went into a loop. I can turn the 
 router counter clockwise. And if I deselect  the Braille Screen input the 
 router works fine. If I place my iPhone in tabletop position the Braille 
 screen seems to appear and I can't do anything with it. However,  as soon as 
 I place the phone in the away position it goes crazy again.
 
 I have performed a soft reset of the settings several times with the power 
 and home keys held down for ten seconds. I have also performed a general 
 reset. The only thing left is to erase all data and settings. I really don't 
 want to do this but may have no choice. My iPhone 6 is backed up to iCloud 
 so it can be recovered.
 
 I'm wondering if  anyone else has experienced a similar problem?
 
 Thanks.
 
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 Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Weird problem with Braille Screen

[Barry Abbott]

Hi all. Since upgrading to iOS 8.3 I am experiencing the following:
1. I selected the Braille screen input in my router. 
2. When in an edit field I double tap to activate it.
3. I then turn the router clockwise with two fingers and receive the following: 
VoiceOver on This afternoon it went into a loop. I can turn the router 
counter clockwise. And if I deselect  the Braille Screen input the router works 
fine. If I place my iPhone in tabletop position the Braille screen seems to 
appear and I can't do anything with it. However,  as soon as I place the phone 
in the away position it goes crazy again.

I have performed a soft reset of the settings several times with the power and 
home keys held down for ten seconds. I have also performed a general reset. The 
only thing left is to erase all data and settings. I really don't want to do 
this but may have no choice. My iPhone 6 is backed up to iCloud so it can be 
recovered.

I'm wondering if  anyone else has experienced a similar problem?

Thanks.

 Barry Abbott
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Re: Weather Stations

[Barry Abbott]

Sieghard. Just wondering how you Mounted the Rain Gage. I have it but will not 
be putting it out until all this snow is gone. I have the Outdoor module 
mounted on our deck railing and here in Nova Scotia we are snowed under from 
the worst storms in 30 years. I am no longer getting readings so I think it may 
be buried. It has worked fine since Xmas and I got a low battery reading so 
brought it in and changed the batteries. That was before our two recent storms.

Thanks.

Barry


 
 On Mar 14, 2015, at 4:00 PM, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote:
 
 Sieghard. What readings do you not get with this weather station?
 
 Neal
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
 Ann Byrne
 Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 1:43 PM
 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: RE: Weather Stations
 
 The barometer is wy off, though, by almost a point.  Can it be 
 corrected???
 At 12:30 AM 3/14/2015, you wrote:
 Hi Chris,
 
 To start with your question about the barometric sensor in the iPhone 6 
 and 6 Plus, yes, they are there, but they are being used for elevation 
 and you don't have access to them directly. I am not sure if Apple 
 allows developers access to them since then somebody could I guess make 
 an app where they display barometric pressure.
 
 Now, as for the Netatmo weather station, it's basically yes to all your 
 questions. If you buy the basic package for $180 you get 1 indoor and
 1 outdoor module. The indoor module gives you indoor temperature, 
 minimum and maximum indoor temperature from 12:01 AM to Midnight, 
 indoor humidity, CO2 level, noise level in decibels and barometric 
 pressure is displayed.
 
 The outdoor module measures current temperature, minimum and maximum 
 temperature, it gives you Feels Like temperature and also shows outdoor 
 humidity.
 
 You can buy up to 3 more additional indoor modules for $79/each if you 
 want readings for other rooms/areas of your house, they are like the 
 outdoor modules and give you everything except for noise level since 
 that uses too much battery power and requires the main indoor module 
 which needs to be plugged in.
 
 Netatmo also offers a rain gauge which is of the tipping bucket design 
 and which works great.It gives you total rainfall starting at 12:01 AM 
 until Midnight, but if you want to know you have to check just before 
 midnight because while the previous day's amount is there for sighted 
 people, it is currently not accessible with Voiceover.
 
 When Netatmo first came out it was almost completely inaccessible. I 
 bought a station and contacted the company. Their head developer in 
 Paris, France got a hold of me and we had several Skype conversations 
 about accessibility, he made changes which I tested and the result was 
 a very accessible app which gives you most readings, but not all of them.
 
 Netatmo is also in the process of developing an Anemometer (a wind 
 sensor) which would pretty much complete the stations capabilities.
 
 
 Regards,
 Sieghard
 
 
 
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 From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
 [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Smart
 Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 7:49 AM
 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Cc: r...@raulgallegos.com
 Subject: Weather Stations
 
 ooo I'm a weather buff.
 Would that weather station give me accessible 
 indoor and outdoor readings, including accurate 
 barometric pressure? I'd love to have accurate 
 numbers for the severe storms we get here in 
 summer, and possibly even contribute data to somewhere.
 
 I last looked into weather stations before 
 smartphones and wireless, so I have no idea what 
 the state of things is currently.
 
 Related question: Is it true there's a barometer 
 in the newer iPhones? I have a 6 Plus.   If so, how do I read it?
 
 (Copied to Raul in case my posts are still being lost in the void.)
 
 Chris
 
 At 01:07 AM 3/12/2015, you wrote:
 Hi Keith,
 
 The Netatmo weather station measures indoor noise level on the main
 module. Not sure if that helps.
 
 From: 
 mailto:viphone@googlegroups.comviphone@googlegroups.com 
 [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
 Behalf Of Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
 Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 3:56 PM
 To: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.comviphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: Is t
 
 Hi,
 
 Is there an accessible decibel meter for iPhone?
 
 I need to get some repeated measures of ambient noise for an indoor problem.
 
 Are there any accessible decibel meters?
 
 Thanks, Keith
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Reliably Using the the find command with a Braille Display

[Barry Abbott]

Hello All. I am involved with a singing group and have been keeping the lyrics 
to the songs in a large text file. I have each song sequentially numbered. I 
would simply like to be able to press chord+f on my focus 40 Blue type in the 
number and press chord+e or chord+dot 8 and be placed on that number ready to 
continue on reading the lyrics.

I have tried a number of apps, drafts, Nebulas, MS-word Voice Dream Writer and 
others. The most success I had was with AccessNote In review mode and using dot 
8 commands. However, it no longer works properly in iOS8.2 for me. I am using 
an iPhone 6.

When I use the find buttons in the toolbars with some apps they will find the 
text but then when I press return I am placed back at the beginning of the 
document.  Note that before I press the return I press space with dots 45 to 
enable the edit field to accept the braille input. I have automatic Braille 

translation turned off. I tried turning it on but this made know difference.

I also sometimes need to make a change on the fly which is problematic when in 
a review mode.

I   have a BrailleNotPk but every  time I update the file on the mac I have to 
go through the process of copying the file via a card reader onto the flash 
card of the PK. 

While the find command on the PK works perfectly If I could use the 40 cell 
Braille display it would make reading some of the lyrics easier, especially if 
it is a faster piece.
It would be nice to simply sync my changes and be ready to rock-and-roll

Is this an issue for many of you or am I  going about things in the wrong way?

Thanks.

Barry

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Re: Hearing Aids and iPhone 6+

[Barry Abbott]

Hi. I use the Oticon Ultra Pro Hearing Aids. And   the Oticon Streamer remote 
control device that came as part of the package. It allows me to stream music, 
a book or Blind Square through my hearing Aids. It does sound somewhat like you 
are in a room with an echo. But if you are listening to a book or music and 
mute your hearing Aids microphones it's not bad. It is the open microphones 
that cause the echo effect I think.You can also quickly push a button to 
activate Siri and if you hold it in for a second it will dial the last number. 
What I don't like is that the hearing aids change programs so if an alert comes 
through you get a series of beeps and the mode switches. This switching of 
modes with the consequential beeps seems to cut out the Siri tone. The remote 
connects by low power bluetooth and hangs around the neck. It also has a 
standard jack for plugging in a patch chord to connect with other devices. It 
also controls the programs and volume on the Hearing Aids.

The key to making sure that you can hear VoiceOver is to have the Audiologists 
check the music mode. 
 
There are two iPhone apps Connect Line used for connecting your Streamer  and 
Oticon Streamer The Streamer app allows me to set the modes as well but I did 
not know about it when I first got these Hearing Aids.

Have a great day.

Barry
 On Feb 7, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org wrote:
 
 Hi maricio, I'm presently working on a book that discusses challenges like 
 this. It's complex because there are so many types of hearing aids and 
 technologies one might choose. To give you an example of what is working for 
 me after some upgrades to my hearing aid technology a couple of years ago, 
 you might like to take a look at these two posts on my blog.
 Now Hear This! Musings of a Blind Hearing Aid wearer 
 http://mosen.org/index.php/now-hear-this-musings-of-a-blind-hearing-aid-wearer/
 and a follow-up post:
 Now Hear This Even Better. A Follow-up 
 http://mosen.org/index.php/now-hear-this-even-better-a-follow-up/
 My general comment would be that Bluetooth systems have a lot of promise, but 
 for users who need responsiveness such as when working with a screen reader, 
 one has to be quite careful that the combination chosen doesn't include 
 unacceptable latency.
 Jonathan Mosen
 Mosen Consulting
 Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training
 http://Mosen.org http://mosen.org/
 On 8/02/2015, at 8:12 am, Mauricio Molina mauriciohmol...@gmail.com 
 mailto:mauriciohmol...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi All, 
  
 I am attempting to assist an individual who has a profound hearing 
 impairment as well as a visual impairment. Even with hearing aids, I must 
 speak rather loudly to be heard by this individual. This individual is in 
 their mid-eighties, on a limited income, and does not read Braille. I 
 suspect they currently have low-end hearing aids but am not certain. And 
 while I have written to and received suggestions from 
 accessibil...@apple.com mailto:accessibil...@apple.com, I wondered if 
 anyone on this list with a hearing impairment has any suggestions. I would 
 especially like to receive information from anyone who is actually using 
 their recommended solution or knows of someone who is. If high-end hearing 
 aids are recommended, such as those suggested by the Apple folks, I would 
 appreciate which model hearing aid and the cost of acquiring the recommended 
 aids. 
  
 For all who can assist, I thank you in advance. 
  
 Mauricio
 
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Re: key functions on bluetooth keyboard that emulate VO

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Dan. I press the up and down arrow keys together to double tap.

Press  control option k together which will place you in key learn mode and you 
can press the various keys to see what they do.. Press escape to exit the learn 
mode.

Barry
 On Jan 20, 2015, at 9:19 PM, Dan Beaver dbeaver...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi,
  
 I have been given a bluetooth keyboard.  Where do I find documentation on how 
 to use the keyboard while VO is on?
  
 For specific info how do you get the bluetooth keyboard recognized in edit 
 fields?  It is working for moving around the screens but not in edit fields.  
 When I type in those field nothing shows up on the screen.
  
 Second how do you do a double tap like with VO?  I know this was discussed 
 recently but I didn't have a BT keyboard then and didn't pay attention of 
 course.
  
 thanks.
  
 Dan Beaver
 
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Re: Option Key on the Zagg Folio Keyboard for iPad Mini

[Barry Abbott]

Thank you all for the assistance. I did go to the Apple Store and almost bought 
another keyboard but the technician figured out that the option key was located 
to the right of the sacebar.
 It is labelled as (alt)
 Sent from Barry Abbott's  iPhone

 On Jan 16, 2015, at 11:48 AM, Jennie Facer jennie.fa...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 You are correct. The key to the right of the spacebar is the option key.
 
 I have this keyboard!
 Jenn
 
 TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE, BUT TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THE WORLD!
 
 On Jan 15, 2015, at 7:47 PM, SoonerAnnie sooneran...@att.net wrote:
 
 Hi Barry,
  
 My sister has this keyboard...and if memory serves me correctly, that key to 
 the right of the spacebar is the option key. HTH.
  
 Ann
  
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 Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 11:08 PM
 Subject: Re: Option Key on the Zagg Folio Keyboard for iPad Mini
 
 Hi, you should have a total of four keys on the left side something tells me 
 that the keyboards missing a few keys. And yes command an option are to the 
 right of the . But it sounds like you have all the keys the only ones that 
 you need for the option keys are the control and option. The FNP you only 
 have one of those. And you only also have one command key are I mean to 
 command keys. Have one in the left and one on the right. Do you have one 
 function key and one control key I just really looked at this. Maybe this 
 will help you get your keys sorted out. That could be a possibility you're 
 looking at the keyboard backwards.
 On Jan 14, 2015, at 10:26 PM, Barry Abbott bpabbo...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi Joseph Thanks much for the response. . My keyboard layout for the iPad 
 Mini is different than what you describe. There are three keys to the left 
 of the spacebar Ctrl, FN and Command. To the right of the spacebar there is 
 a command key then the arrow keys.
 
 I guess it's time to visit the folks at the Apple Store to see if they can 
 figure this one out. If not, I have a friend who has an iPad Mini who could 
 probably be persuaded to purchase this keyboard at a reasonable price since 
 she does not require VoiceOver.
 
 Barry
 On Jan 14, 2015, at 11:03 PM, Joseph Hudson jhud7...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hello, look on the right hand side of the keyboard and the option key is 
 next to command. It's a go this way command option Control function. And 
 then on the right-hand side of the, you have a control and option key as 
 well.
 On Jan 13, 2015, at 3:15 PM, Barry Abbott bpabbo...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hello all. After reviewing the archives I still can't find the answer to 
 the question is there an option key on the Zagg Folio Keyboard. If so I 
 havenever been able to access it. I use the keyboard for typing 
 and can use the quick nave feature and the router features but I cannot 
 find a way to get the VO combination. so I must use gestures when reading 
 the screen. Am I missing something? I have tried combining the FN key 
 with other keys without any luck so I would be very grateful if someone 
 could enlighten me.
 
 
 
 Thanks
 
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Re: Option Key on the Zagg Folio Keyboard for iPad Mini

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Joseph Thanks much for the response. . My keyboard   layout for the iPad 
Mini is different than what you describe. There are three keys to the left of 
the spacebar Ctrl, FN and Command. To the right of the spacebar there is a 
command key then the arrow keys.

I guess it's time to visit the folks at the Apple Store to see if they can 
figure this one out. If not, I have a friend who has an iPad Mini who could 
probably be persuaded to purchase this keyboard at a reasonable price since she 
does not require VoiceOver.

Barry
 On Jan 14, 2015, at 11:03 PM, Joseph Hudson jhud7...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hello, look on the right hand side of the keyboard and the option key is next 
 to command. It's a go this way command option Control function. And then on 
 the right-hand side of the, you have a control and option key as well.
 On Jan 13, 2015, at 3:15 PM, Barry Abbott bpabbo...@gmail.com 
 mailto:bpabbo...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hello all. After reviewing the archives I still can't find the answer to the 
 question is there an option key on the Zagg Folio Keyboard. If so I have 
 never been able to access it. I use the keyboard for typing and can use the 
 quick nave feature and the router features but I cannot find a way to get 
 the VO combination. so I must use gestures when reading the screen. Am I 
 missing something? I have tried combining the FN key with other keys without 
 any luck so I would be very grateful if someone could enlighten me.
 
 
 
 Thanks
 
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Option Key on the Zagg Folio Keyboard for iPad Mini

[Barry Abbott]

Hello all. After reviewing the archives I still can't find the answer to the question is there an option key on the Zagg Folio Keyboard. If so I have never been able to access it. I use the keyboard for typing and can use the quick nave feature and the router features but I cannot find a way to get the VO combination. so I must use gestures when reading the screen. Am I missing something? I have tried combining the FN key with other keys without any luck so I would be very grateful if someone could enlighten me.ThanksBarry



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Changing Device Name for iOS Device

[Barry Abbott]

Hello all. Yesterday my wife Barb purchased an iPhone 5S. She also already has 
an iPod fifth generation. I restored the latest backup from her iPod onto her 
iPhone. The problem is that Find iPhone sees the device as Barb's iPod.

What do I need to do to change the name of the device to Barb's iPhone.

Thanks in advance.

Barry

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Re: Changing Device Name for iOS Device

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Thanks. Barry
 On Oct 23, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Isaac Hebert hebertisaa...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 To change the name  of you're iPhone  first go to settings general about. 
 then double tap the text field that contains the name of your iPhone and then 
 delete the old name and then enter the name you want the iPhone to be called 
 and then choose done. 
 
 Isaac Hebert
 hebertisaa...@gmail.com
 
 
 
 On Oct 23, 2014, at 1:55 PM, Barry Abbott bpabbo...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hello all. Yesterday my wife Barb purchased an iPhone 5S. She also already 
 has an iPod fifth generation. I restored the latest backup from her iPod 
 onto her iPhone. The problem is that Find iPhone sees the device as Barb's 
 iPod.
 
 What do I need to do to change the name of the device to Barb's iPhone.
 
 Thanks in advance.
 
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Re: How can I re-download my voice dream voices without repurchasing them

[Barry Abbott]

Just bye them. It will recognize that you have already purchased the voice and 
give you the option to download.
Barry
 On Oct 19, 2014, at 8:44 PM, Wren Langley wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
 
 hi all and thank you very very much for the help. I had to set up my iPhone 
 as a new iPhone. When I downloaded voice dream I went to my voices and it 
 asked me if I wanted to buy them. Is there a way that I can restore them 
 without repurchasing them? If so. How do I do this? Thank you very much again 
 for the very much appreciated help. Because I hope that I don't have to 
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Streamer for Oticon Hearing Aids

[Barry Abbott]

Hello everyone. I'm wondering if anyone out there is using the Streamer 1.02 
which allows you to link your Hearing Aids with your iPhone. It is a remote 
controller for the hearing Aids that can also be connected to devices via patch 
cord or bluetooth. I am using the bluetooth connectivity.

I can make calls using SIRI but VoiceOver is disabled through the unit so I 
cannot make calls using the phone dial pad or contacts.

I have also figured out how to stream music and to turn the Hearing Aid 
Microphones on or off when listening to music or an audio book. However, there 
doesn't seem to be a way to pause and or resume the audio through the remote 
streamer. According  to the manual you start the audio on the device first and 
then link the hearing aid. This method works. But then there is no way of 
stoping it other then to unlink the bluetooth connection.  There is an audio 
button but it doesn't seem to do anything. I link it using a device switch  
that chooses a device to connect to such as a TV Adapter Etc. I am connecting 
it to my iPhone 6.

Does anyone use this particular unit who can give me some advice.

I will be speaking to my audiologist but VoiceOver is new to her. Of course she 
sees the icon for Siri come up.  

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Re: Streamer for Oticon Hearing Aids

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Hi Joe. Thanks for this.
On Oct 5, 2014, at 11:33 PM, Joseph Hudson jhud7...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hello, I can answer your main point question your device, does not support 
 étude DP which means that you were not it would hear voiceover through this 
 device.
 On Oct 5, 2014, at 9:02 PM, Barry Abbott bpabbo...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hello everyone. I'm wondering if anyone out there is using the Streamer 1.02 
 which allows you to link your Hearing Aids with your iPhone. It is a remote 
 controller for the hearing Aids that can also be connected to devices via 
 patch cord or bluetooth. I am using the bluetooth connectivity.
 
 I can make calls using SIRI but VoiceOver is disabled through the unit so I 
 cannot make calls using the phone dial pad or contacts.
 
 I have also figured out how to stream music and to turn the Hearing Aid 
 Microphones on or off when listening to music or an audio book. However, 
 there doesn't seem to be a way to pause and or resume the audio through the 
 remote streamer. According  to the manual you start the audio on the device 
 first and then link the hearing aid. This method works. But then there is no 
 way of stoping it other then to unlink the bluetooth connection.  There is 
 an audio button but it doesn't seem to do anything. I link it using a device 
 switch  that chooses a device to connect to such as a TV Adapter Etc. I am 
 connecting it to my iPhone 6.
 
 Does anyone use this particular unit who can give me some advice.
 
 I will be speaking to my audiologist but VoiceOver is new to her. Of course 
 she sees the icon for Siri come up.  
 
 Please feel free to contact me off list.
 Thanks.
 
 Barry Abbott
 
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Re: IOS 8.02

[Barry Abbott]

I am finding that when I go to move apps into folders I can't do it. I get the 
triple click but no other response. It is however, intermittent. Once in a blue 
moon I am able to move files in the folders. I have to report that in iOS 8.02 
on my iPhone five this bug has not been  I will be receiving my iPhone six 
today but do not expect that this will change at all.

Barryfixed.

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 On Sep 26, 2014, at 10:20 AM, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com 
 wrote:
 
 Hi,
 The bug that i have reported to Apple Accessibility about Voiceover changing 
 speed of speech when switching to a different language and not keeping the 
 speed i set is still present. I have hopes though that they will eventually 
 fix this and other bugs, although we may have to be patient. Yes i know 
 that's not what some people would like to hear, still that's what we have to 
 do, be patient and as someone else said report bugs in a constructive manner.
 /Krister
 
 26 sep 2014 kl. 14:37 skrev James Lockwood lockwoo...@gmail.com:
 
 Can someone who updates their phone to 8.0 to post a review of what you have 
 learned it changes or corrects about voiceover?
 
 
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Re: KNFB reader not working as expected

[Barry Abbott]

I too had problems when I first started using it and discovered that the 
KnfbReaderb raider wasn't batch mode once I changed it from batchmode it solve 
the problemG

Sent from Barry Abbott's iPhone

 On Sep 18, 2014, at 3:57 PM, Christopher Sabine jsab...@cinci.rr.com wrote:
 
 Hello. I'm using a 5S and got similar results. I have a little bit of usable
 vision, and it doesn't look as if the text I'm scanning is showing up on the
 back facing camera, and I suspect the issue is the case I'm using. It's a
 Lifeproof Case, and I'm thinking it's blocking the camera lens. Can anyone
 confirm this? Also--any suggestions about cases that are more suited to
 using the IPhone with scanner apps would be appreciated.
 
 Chris.
 
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 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: KNFB reader not working as expected
 
 Hi all,
 Just downloaded the KNFB reader on my iPhone 5 running IOS 8 but all I'm
 getting is no text found when I take pictures of male and my computer screen
 at the office.
 What am I missing? Do I need a5s?
 Is there a user guide?
 Kind of disappointed  so far!
 Would love thoughts about what I'm missing!
 Thanks!
 Olivia
 
 
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Re: Jonathan. A very nice, well written book on iOS 8

[Barry Abbott]

As always another gem. Never purchased a book or tutorial from you that wasn't 
absolutely brilliant.

Barry
On Sep 17, 2014, at 12:18 PM, Teresa Cochran batsfly...@me.com wrote:

 I don't usually read or listen to tutorials, preferring to explore on my own, 
 but I found myself reading various chapters of this book with great interest. 
 Good work. :) I'm sure I'll be keeping it to hand over the next few weeks for 
 sure in case I get stuck.
 
 Teresa
 
 We can see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well, and seeing with 
 the brain is often called imagination.--Oliver Sacks
 
 On Sep 17, 2014, at 5:41 AM, Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org wrote:
 
 Hi Brian, sure. 
 http://mosen.org/index.php/mosen-consulting-ebook-ios-8-without-the-eye/
 Jonathan Mosen
 Mosen Consulting
 Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training
 http://Mosen.org
 
 On 17/09/2014, at 11:37 pm, BrianMiller brianrmille...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Jonathan,
  
 Can you remind me where I can get a copy of your new book?
  
 Thanks,
  
 Brian Miller
  
  
 From: viphone@googlegroups.com[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 
 Of Jonathan Mosen
 Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 1:13 AM
 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: Re: Jonathan. A very nice, well written book on iOS 8
  
 Thanks a lot Neal, really appreciate that a lot, the feedback has been 
 wonderful so far.
 Jonathan Mosen
 Mosen Consulting
 Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training
 http://Mosen.org
  
 On 17/09/2014, at 4:41 pm, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote:
  
 Wow! This is very nice. I feel like I have iOS 8 on my phone already. 
 Thanks very much for all the work that went into this.
  
 Neal
  
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Re: Is anyone using any fitness tracking wrist bands?

[Barry Abbott]

Hello all. I have just purchased the Fitbit one activity and sleep wristband. 
When looking at it it would appear that you need to remove one side of the 
wristband in order to plug-in the end of the charging cradle. I'm just 
wondering how to do this as I don't want to accidentally break the device. Any 
help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Barry

Sent from Barry Abbott's iPhone

 On Aug 23, 2014, at 5:50 AM, M. Taylor mk...@ucla.edu wrote:
 
 Hello All, 
 
 I just received my Fitbit Flex today and am looking forward to setting it up
 soon.
 
 Mark
 
 
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 Of Katey Glass
 Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 12:18 PM
 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: Re: Is anyone using any fitness tracking wrist bands?
 
 Hello,
 
 The fitbit connects to your phone, iPad or computer via bluetooth.  You can
 set up to 5 different alarms.  
 
 I love my flex and hope to get the aria scale eventually.  Right now I'm
 using a standard digital scale and reading the weight with my monocular.  
 
 HTH
 
 Katey 
 
 Sent from my iPad
 
 On Aug 22, 2014, at 1:21 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu kgli...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I forgot to ask, how long does it need to charge and can you set as many
 alarms as you like and will it connect to Wifi just like the Area Scale?
 
 Thank you.
 
 Kawal.
 
 On 22 Aug 2014, at 04:55 pm, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi, I use the fitbit flex and love it!  I'll try to explain charging and
 putting it in the band.
 
 Lay the device in the palm of your hand.  You want the slanted side
 facing up  toward your fingertips.  If that part makes since, we are doing
 well.  This is the orientation we want the device in for everything else.
 
 For charging, I use my small iPhone block or a low voltage bluetooth
 charger.  I plug in the fitbit charging cable into my iPhone block.
 
 Lay the charging cradle in the palm of your hand.  The USB end pointing
 at your wrist, the cradle end toward your fingertips.  There is pronounced
 ridges on the base of the cradle, this is the correct side up.
 
 The fitbit device slides right into the cradle.  Again, slanted side up
 as I described earlier.
 
 Lol, hopefully I'm doing ok here.
 
 Onto the flex band...  No matter which wrist you choose, the plastic
 viewing window is always on the outer side of your wrist.  The slanted end
 of the fitbit has the lights, so you want those to show upwards inside the
 band.  Putting the device in the band takes some practice  a bit of
 wiggling.  I slip that slanted side upwards first, then with a little
 pushing and riggling, it slips into place.
 
 Good luck!  If you need further assistance or a different perspective on
 describing things, there are great podcasts by David Woodbridge over on
 AppleVis.
 
 HTH,
 Traci
 
 On Aug 22, 2014, at 7:44 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu kgli...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I'm trying to work out how to charge the Flex Wireless Tracker from
 Fitbit, and how to put it in the band. Can anyone help? Once I can get this
 thing working it will be easy to use as I have a work colleague who uses it
 all the time. I'm waiting for him to get in touch to tell me how to use it.
 unless anyone knows here!
 
 Thank you very much.
 
 Kawal.
 
 
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Re: Zagg Folio for iPad Mini

[Barry Abbott]

Hello Crystal. I think that it is the same keyboard that I have. On the right 
side toward the front there are two switches. The slide switch is the power 
on/off. In front of it is a button you push in. Hold it for about two seconds 
and you should be in pairing mode.
Be sure to power on the keyboard first.
Be sure to turn on quick nav with the lift and right arrow keys. To activate a 
button press the up and down arrow keys together.

One disadvantage is that there is no auction key so I use the regular jesters 
to start and stop voiceOver reading. Left and uparrow together move you back 
through the router functions, up and right arrow move you forward through the 
router functions. Press the up or down arrow to move by the chosen router 
setting. 

The FN key is on the far left.  Using it in combination with the arrow keys 
does the page up page down home and end.

on the top row going from left to right are: Apple Homekey, lock and unlock 
key, Siri, and ten function keys.
The second row is the number keys and the 1 is a skinny key. The letter q is a 
little larger. Haven't figured out the caps lock key I thought that you hold 
down the fn key and tab but that doesn't seem to work..  

If there is a way to have a VO key I haven't found it so it would be  wonderful 
if someone else knows how to do this.

Hope this helps.

Barry Abbott
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 Hi,
 I decided to purchase a keyboard case for my iPad Mini.
  
 I was able to scan the instructionss for the keyboard.  Nice surprise - 
 someone was able to write a decent set of instructions.
  
 The instructions gives details on dedicated keys, but not the entire layout 
 of the keyboard.
  
 If anyone is using this keyboard and has the layout, or can point me to where 
 I might find it, I would appreciate it.
  
 There is a PAIR button, but not sure where it is located.
  
 Thanks for any help.
  
 Crystal
 
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Re: Controling a DVR with Slingbox?

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Hi Jared. I don't see why not as I can hear all of the DVR labels. I did, 
however, relabel many of the buttons.

I have a Motorola V1200  receiver but do not use the DVR features as they are 
locked because I don't want to pay the $10.00 a month to have it activated. But 
I have noticed that it does read the buttons.

The big stumbling block for me was that I could not figure out the power  
button   for the receiver as the icon label made no sense. It is under the 
Remote Control bar. I almost took the Sling Box back but once I found out where 
it was and Labelled it I was then able to power up the receiver.

Don't waste your time on an iPad, Kindle Fire or computer because the program 
lists do not read. But the iPhone does provide both the channel and 
descriptions. I was also able to set up my favourites and delete channels I did 
not want. To bring up the controls when a video is playing you double tap the 
top of the landscape screen.

I am currently at the Seeing Eye and listen to CBC National news in real time 
every night without any difficulty. Had I had it when we were in Florida I 
would have been able to follow the Canadian Olympic hockey games although I 
still watched a few.  

When I want to stop a program playing I lock the screen. The two finger 
double-tap doesn't work. I have my slingPlayer set to start at the guide rather 
than connecting to a specific channel.

Feel free to email me off list. I will be returning home next Thursday.

Barry
Abbott

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 While discussing my probable future tevo purchis with someone they told me 
 that you can use a Slingbox  in conjunction with your cable companys DVR to 
 record and play shows. I saw a brief review of the Slingbox on this list but 
 it did not mention weather controling a cable company's DVR was accessible. 
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Slingbox 500

[Barry Abbott]

Hi all. Yesterday I purchased the Slingbox 500 and here are a few things I have 
found:

I had my neighbour help me by correctly connecting the component cables. I 
chose not to connect using the HDMI cables. With the model 500 you can set up 
the sling box using your computer.

1. The Slingplayer for iPhone is not perfect but quite accessible. The buttons 
are graphics but there is a tag  below the button that tells you what it does. 
I have labelled some of the buttons and I can rely on the tags below the 
buttons.

One example is the tag which says return which a sighted person sees in the 
centre of the graphical button. This is actually the back button so I labelled 
it accordingly. My neighbour told me that my label does not change what he sees 
on the screen - I had always wondered about this.

2. the channel guide is accessible on the iPhone screen. Once you choose the 
channel just double tap on it and it will connect. You get a percentage of the 
current program as well as the description from the guide.

3. However, the channel guide on the iPad is not accessible - it is an image. 
VoiceOver says empty list.

4. The keypad is a little tricky to get to but once you do the same pattern 
happens. The graphic label might say blackchannelentry button which is 
followed by the channel number. You tap the button, not the number and the 
graphic proceeds the number. I relabelled those as well for faster entry.

It is definitely usable but takes some effort.

When playing a program double tap the screen and the control bar appears.

However, I haven't yet figured out how to stop a program from playing- 
double-tapping with two fingers does not work.  
I have 30 days to check it out and other than the iPad issue I'm happy with it 
to date although there needs to be some accessibility improvements.

Both the Slingbox 500 and 350 come with a IR remote but you cannot set up the 
350 on the computer so you would have to have sighted assistance during the 
initial setup. 

I hope that some of you find this information helpful.

Barry Abbott

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Re: National Geographic question.

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Hi Jim. I seem to remember seeing it in the Kindle store. So I would check it 
out there.

Barry.. On Jun 23, 2013, at 7:33 PM, Jim Noseworthy 
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 Is national Geographic accessible via voiceover?
 
 Thanks all over the place.
 
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Re: Digit

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Yes, the Dijit accessibility  has improved significantly. The Power macros 
which were totally inaccessible now work. But there are still issues with the 
Volume which is a control that you press on the top or bottom if you can see 
it. Also depending on the remote these things can change. For instance to make 
the dennon volume increase you make a circle. These things do not work with 
VoiceOver However, you can change the channels by using the guide or doing a 
search.

As some of you may remember I did write a lengthy email to the company and 
heard nothing back other than an acknowledgement that it would be looked into.

So I gave up on it until just recently. You create an account and your settings 
are saved their. You can make different settings for each room. You can  set it 
up to control multiple devices using the macros which are accessible. If all 
else fails you can learn from another remote if that brand is not available. 
Initial  sighted assistance will be necessary especially if you are working 
with a multiple sound system.

Right now I have it working with our living room TV and Bell Aliant Motorola 
receiver. I did this totally without sighted assistance. I can't seem to figure 
out how to control the Volume. VoiceOver shows the control but you can't use 
it. But there are sometimes more than one way to accomplish the task so I've 
yet to sit down and give it another go.

I will have to get my neighbour over again to help me with our basement system. 
setup. 

it works like this, you create a set up for each room. Within that room you may 
have several configurations such as watch TV Radio, DVD, Etc. Each one has 
its' own set of Power on and Power off sequences. You can turn on each device 
in sequence and place a delay time between each activation. I had no problem 
doing this or reordering the sequences and delays. So you might for example, 
power on your Motorola receiver, then have a 2 second delay and then power on 
the tv. I do the reverse to Power off. 

Sorry about the long post butit might clarify things a bit.

Have to run.

Barry Abbott
On Jun 19, 2013, at 7:46 PM, Richard Turner richard.turne...@gmail.com wrote:

 I found no app called digit that had anything to do with TV.
 Who is the developer?Richard
 (Sent from Richard's iPod Touch 5th gen)
 
 On Jun 19, 2013, at 3:34 PM, Beverly reesesw...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 I downloaded an app called Digit, which is a TV guide app. Believe it or 
 not, the app is fantastic. It works really well with voiceover.
 
 
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Is anyone using a Wireless Talking Thermometer for their pool?

[Barry Abbott]

Hi all. I have done some research and haven't found Anything that would connect 
through the Acu-Link weather App for the iPhone..

There is a Wireless non-talking Home / Digital Floating Water Thermometer with 
Indoor Display for Pool / Spa / Lake 00617 through acurite.com. It doesn't 
appear to work with the Acu-link App as it has its' own receiver..

I did write them an email suggesting that they add a speech chip to this indoor 
unit.

The Acu-Link does work with a number of weather sensors but this is not what I 
need I would like to be able to check the pool temperature from within the 
house.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Barry

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Re: Looking for suggestions for heart rate monitoring

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Rick. I'm using the Wahoo Bluetooth Heart Monitor along with the Wahoo 
fitness app. I haven't played around with it much yet.  So it is a work still 
in progress.  You can set up different types of workouts but I can't figure out 
what type to set up when you are doing a round of different types of exercises.

Once you have paired it with the iPhone; You just wet the pads, snap on the 
monitor and make sure that the heart sensor is turned on in the Wahoo app.  I 
have just started working out so it is all very new to me. I can get VO to read 
the number once I place my finger on it so it should monitor the changes in 
heart rate. I had the trainer watching the changes. visually. Next time I am 
going to wear my earPods and I should be able to monitor the changes myself.

I find it very comfortable and non-intrusive to wear. It's $75.00 if memory 
serves me correctly.

Barry 
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 I'm looking for something to monitor heart rate while working out, more than 
 likely, a hardware and iPhone app combination.  anybody know of something 
 like this with a VO friendly iPhone app?  I'm thinking something wearable 
 that would send the info via BlueTooth to the iphone and display the info on 
 it's corresponding app.  Any suggestions appreciated.
 
 
 
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Re: Is there an accessible TV remote app for the iPhone

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A few years ago I purchased the Dijit remote for the iPhone. I  wrote  a long 
description of some issues and forwarded it to Griffin technologies. . 
Essentially you could program the device but VoiceOver did not recognize the 
Power on or off Macros. Nor some buttons.

This has changed with the last update.  I can now power on and off the devices. 
I haven't spent much time working with it as I am dealing with other family 
health issues right now so I  haven't given it much attention. . VoiceOver does 
speak the generic buttons as far as I have gone with it to date. I would not 
want to suggest that someone purchase the Griffin Bluetooth Remote  unless they 
are willing to really put it through it's paces and return it if it doesn't 
work.

Those of you who use the Dijit software will know that they have revamped their 
web site.

One thing I particularly like about using the remote is that you can review the 
Channels and if there is a program  you wish to watch double tap it and dijit 
will cause the Griffin Remote to switch to that channel

You can set different profiles for each room and macros to sequentially turn on 
or off your devices. You can also have it learn a variety of remotes.  

I do plan to spend some time working with it as it would be particularly useful 
for our surround sound system but having started working on this already I know 
that it will take some time and I have more important priorities right now.
 
Everyone have a great day.

Barry
On 2013-03-08, at 10:59 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote:

 Hi, 
 
 
 
 I have the RE Remote 30-PIN IR dongle, but never use it. At one point about
 2 years ago I was beta testing for the developer and he made a few
 improvements, but I just find it's much too much trouble to plug this in,
 open the app and then use the iPhone to maybe change volume or channels etc.
 It's not as if you have full access to on-screen menus of TV's or receivers.
 
 
 
 If anybody wants to buy it, I'd sell it for $25 + whatever shipping would
 be. It's pretty small, it comes in a little padded pouch and could be
 shipped in a padded envelope. If anybody is interested email me directly at
 siegh...@live.ca.
 
 
 
 
 
 Regards,
 
 Sieghard
 
 
 
 From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
 Of John Kolwick
 Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 2:44 PM
 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: Re: Is there an accessible TV remote app for the iPhone
 
 
 
  There is a product called RE remote.  It plugs in to the bottom of
 the phone and can control a variety of devices.  It cost around $40-$45 from
 amazon.com.  There was a podcast on applevis about it.  It does require some
 sighted assistance, however, it is overall accessible.  I should explain
 sighted assistance is needed in the beginning.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 From: Neal Ewers mailto:neal.ew...@ravenswood.org  
 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 5:33 PM
 
 To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
 
 Subject: Is there an accessible TV remote app for the iPhone
 
 
 
 Hi, I thought I read about an accessible TV remote some place, but I can't
 find it. Well, I can find them, but I don't know if they are accessible.
 Anyone have any suggestions?
 
 
 
 Thanks much.
 
 
 
 Neal
 
 
 
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Re: Braille Touch Additional Help - contact me off list!!!!

[Barry Abbott]

Hold the iPod between the palms of your hands just where your fingers join your 
hands. You want  the home button  to the right. Make sure that the  screen is 
facing away from your body.

The first, second and third fingers of your left hand are on the left; of the 
iPod, the first, second and third fingers of your right hand are on the right 
just past the home button. Your fingers are opposite each other. They recommend 
you have a case because the iPod itself is very slippery.

Hope this helps.

Barry
 
On 2013-02-04, at 10:54 PM, Nimit Kaur kaur.ni...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hello,
 '
 I have an IPOD 5 gen and it is confusing to me how to hold the ipod I
 have.  Can you explain me that first?
 
 
 On 2/4/13, Lea Langley wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
 Hi, what do you need help with. I will try to help. God bless, when
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Feb 3, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Nimit Kaur kaur.ni...@gmail.com wrote:
 
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 “JUST BECAUSE A MAN LACKS THE USE OF HIS EYES DOESN’T MEAN HE LACKS
 VISION!! By STEVIE WONDER
 
 Just BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SEE DOESN't MEAN YOU CAN'T HEAR AND THINK!!
 By STEVIE WONDER
 
 NIMIT KAUR
 
 kaur.ni...@gmail.com
 kaur.ni...@hotmail.com
 
 
 
 
 
 So the backs 
 
 
 
 Hello Everyone,
 
 I am really sorry and I know that there has been a lot of discussions
 about braille touch in these lists, but I am still kind of confused
 but I love this app.  Can somebody be kind enough to bare with my
 confusion and help me a bit more additionally?  I don't want to
 clutter the list more than it already is, so I request the helpers to
 contact me off these lists, so I don't make some people mad by asking
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Re: iPad mini

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Celeste. Try removing the earphones, then do a flick to get VO talking and 
then try increasing the volume.

I believe that there are different settings for earphone and speaker so it 
could simply be that the volume is down I have seen this happen with my wife's 
iPod.

Hope this helps.

Barry
On 2013-01-12, at 4:55 PM, Celeste MyHand cnmyh...@gmail.com wrote:

 VO can only be heard through headphones how do I switch to external speakers
 Also can you eliminate the split screen. It's annoying
 
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Re: Search button disappears when using Pages on iPhone with a Braille Display

[Barry Abbott]

Hello David. Thanks for the tip. It worked..

Barry
On 2012-11-22, at 3:20 PM, David Chittenden dchitten...@gmail.com wrote:

 When in the search edit field, press e chord or dot 8 chord. The enter button 
 becomes the search button so is activated the same way. 
 
 David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
 Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
 Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On 22/11/2012, at 10:51, Barry Abbott bpabbo...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hello All. I recently created a file of songs that we sing in our choir 
 using Pages on the mac. Each song is numbered sequentially and preceded by a 
 page break.   I only have to search for the number. When using Pages on the 
 iPone with the original keyboard I press the Tools button, then the Find and 
 put in the search term. I then tap the search button at the right bottom 
 corner and no problem.
 
 However, when connected with my Focus 40 BT  the original keyboard is gone 
 including the search button. So I cannot get to the place I want quickly. 
 When in the document canvas you can use chord-4-5-6 to move through the song 
 pages But it doesn't guarantee you will land at the beginning of a song and 
 it takes too long..
 The Done button does not work, nor does pressing chord-8 for enter. I 
 cannot find a search button anywhere when using the Braille display and I 
 would like to be able to use it during our practices.
 
 
 I'also tried making each song a single text file and numbering each using 
 elements but this doesn't seem to do the job either.
 
 Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
 
 Perhaps AccessNotes will do the job whenever it becomes available.
 
 Thanks for any suggestions.
 
 Barry
 
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Re: Are there any accessible TV guide apps that work in Canada

[Barry Abbott]

I use Dijit with a J by Griffin technologies however, despite several messages 
about improving the accessibility for their universal remote which is so close 
to being totally accessible they have shown absolutely no interest in fixing 
the problem.

Nevertheless, I can find out about what shows 
are on which channels as well as the details.

I am with Bell Aliant here in Nova Scotia. It also works with other Canadian 
Cable and satellite providers.

I have used it on my iPhone 4, and now 5, as well as on my wife's third gen 
iPod. The app is free and you will have to play with it a bit to understand how 
it works.

But it is very usable.

BarryOn 2012-11-21, at 3:07 PM, Charlene Young charyo...@sasktel.net wrote:

 I am wondering about this too.
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  Hi,  I am wondering if there are any accessible TV guide apps that will work 
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Search button disappears when using Pages on iPhone with a Braille Display

[Barry Abbott]

Hello All. I recently created a file of songs that we sing in our choir using 
Pages on the mac. Each song is numbered sequentially and preceded by a page 
break.   I only have to search for the number. When using Pages on the iPone 
with the original keyboard I press the Tools button, then the Find and put in 
the search term. I then tap the search button at the right bottom corner and no 
problem.

However, when connected with my Focus 40 BT  the original keyboard is gone 
including the search button. So I cannot get to the place I want quickly. When 
in the document canvas you can use chord-4-5-6 to move through the song pages 
But it doesn't guarantee you will land at the beginning of a song and it takes 
too long..
The Done button does not work, nor does pressing chord-8 for enter. I cannot 
find a search button anywhere when using the Braille display and I would like 
to be able to use it during our practices.


I'also tried making each song a single text file and numbering each using 
elements but this doesn't seem to do the job either.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Perhaps AccessNotes will do the job whenever it becomes available.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Barry

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Re: Looktel money reader does not work

[Barry Abbott]

Hi Grant  I have not had any problems with Canadian currency accept for our new 
fifty dollar bills.

I start Looktell running, lay the phone flat on the bill and slowly raise it 
up. Sometimes I flip the bill to the other side. I would estimate that the 
distance is probably between 6 to 8 inches.

Hope this helps.

Barry
On 2012-05-07, at 6:32 PM, Grant Hardy wrote:

 Hi all,
 
 I have never gotten Looktel to identify any currency, even when the
 app is running, VoiceOver is on, and a sighted person is holding the
 currency at precisely the right angle near the back camera on my
 iPhone 4S. I am using Canadian currency, which is said to be
 supported.
 
 I even tried the Looktel object recognizer app and trained it to read
 a couple types of bills, but it has such a hard time distinguishing
 between kinds of bills that it really isn't accurate.
 
 Any ideas what could be going on?
 
 Best,
 
 Grant
 
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