RE: A Question for Audible Subscribers

2022-04-19 Thread CJ & AA MAY
and Audible, and you buy both editions, you can switch back and forth between them, and your device will keep your place. Kathy Blackburn kblac...@austin.rr.comOn Apr 19, 2022 1:57 AM, CJ & AA MAY wrote: > > What is the Whisper feature? I have often wondered. > Alison > &

RE: A Question for Audible Subscribers

2022-04-19 Thread CJ & AA MAY
What is the Whisper feature? I have often wondered. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: 19 April 2022 05:16 To: vipho...@googlegroups.com Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A Question for Audible Subscribers Hello Alan, Your

RE: A Question for Audible Subscribers

2022-04-19 Thread CJ & AA MAY
I'm relatively new to Audible but I have often found that it doesn't show all the books in my wish list, even though I have the correct filters ticked. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Lenron Brown Sent: 19 April 2022 06:03 To:

RE: Major S E 2020 problems

2022-04-09 Thread CJ & AA MAY
I had a similar problem with my current iphone whilst away and it did turn out to be that although the Siri sound was up the Voiceover sound was down. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Sent: 09 April 2022 13:55 To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: recharging cases

2022-03-19 Thread CJ & AA MAY
<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2022 3:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: recharging cases I currently have a battery booster case on my 6 SE;

RE: recharging cases

2022-03-19 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
work as you like. > > Good luck with your decision. > > Alan Lemly > > > Sent from my iPhone with Outlook <https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> &

RE: what to choose

2022-03-18 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
can find out the exact battery size and then do a search for the 13 mini specs and compare the two. HTH, Richard My web site; https://www.turner42.com/ From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of

RE: what to choose

2022-03-18 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
iphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 3:06 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: what to choose My current iPhone 6 SE is ready for updating, which I plan to do soon. Are there any of the newer

RE: what to choose

2022-03-18 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
with your decision. Alan Lemly Sent from my iPhone with Outlook <https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > on behalf of CJ & AA MAY mailto:chrisalis...@gmail.com>

what to choose

2022-03-18 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
My current iPhone 6 SE is ready for updating, which I plan to do soon. Are there any of the newer models I should avoid or are they all equally accessible? I realise I am going to have to learn how to cope without a home button. Alison -- The following information is important for all members

RE: Problem With Audible

2022-03-15 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Me too. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Gezim Rexha Sent: 15 March 2022 08:54 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Problem With Audible I am experiencing exactlyvthe same issue. Sent from my iPhone On 15 Mar 2022, at 03:46, 'cwc' via VIPhone

RE: 7 little words has been improved

2022-01-13 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I used to love this app but after an update last year, found it so frustratingly difficult to use that I unsubscribed. Is it worth me re-subscribing? Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CHELA Robles Sent: 13 January 2022 00:44 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: 7

RE: voiceover speech and bluetooth speakers

2022-01-08 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: January 7, 2022 12:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: voiceover speech and bluetooth speakers I'm glad this topic has come up. I have a Google Home, which is similar to the Amazon Alexa, and I thought I m

RE: voiceover speech and bluetooth speakers

2022-01-08 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
h other audio (Audible book, music etc.) playing on the speaker. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > CJ & AA MAY > Sent: January 7, 2022 3:58 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: voiceover speech and bluetooth speakers &g

RE: voiceover speech and bluetooth speakers

2022-01-07 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
with bluetooth, is one reason why I bought my fourth generation echo. I also got a great deal on it. It was originally $100 and I got it for $60. The sound on my echo is great as well. On 1/7/22, CJ & AA MAY wrote: > I'm glad this topic has come up. I have a Google Home, which is &g

RE: voiceover speech and bluetooth speakers

2022-01-07 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I'm glad this topic has come up. I have a Google Home, which is similar to the Amazon Alexa, and I thought I might be able to play my music and Audible books using our Google Home via blue tooth, but the speaker isn't showing up on the options in the Blue Tooth app. Does this mean I can't use

RE: Removing Audible books from iPhone

2021-12-30 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I also thought I saw an option in settings to automatically remove books from the device once they were read, and thought I’d enabled this, but it doesn’t seem to happen. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of aschlan...@gmail.com Sent: 30 December 2021 00:56 To:

RE: deleting drafts

2021-12-04 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Is the only way to delete draft e-mails on the iPhone is to send them somewhere? There are delete and cancel buttons but these don't seem to do anything and the only way I've been able to get rid of draft e-mails has been to address them to myself, send them and then delete them when they

RE: Help and instructions needed to use Duolingo please and thank you.

2021-11-22 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Before starting each new section, there is usually also an option called tips, and this can be very useful and make some aspects clearer. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kimberly Sent: 21 November 2021 19:34 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Help and

RE: Help and instructions needed to use Duolingo please and thank you.

2021-11-22 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I’m not sure I’d wholly agree here. When you start a language, that mioght be true enough but I am a year into learning German and I would say that I get a fair mix of pairing, translating, recording etc. Alison However, now the sentences are getting longer, I do find inserting text via my

RE: Help and instructions needed to use Duolingo please and thank you.

2021-11-22 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
A little earlier this year a Duo Lingo update made the app fiddler to use, but they have rectified this and I find the app really user-friendly. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CHELA Robles Sent: 22 November 2021 01:38 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Help

RE: tap tap c and seeing a i

2021-11-20 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I bought the Giraffe stand to help with reading text and it certainly does help, although I think it is a lot of money for a piece of cardboard (smile)! Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: 19 November 2021 18:17 To:

RE: Weary of Siri

2021-11-19 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I wonder why some people are having so many problems with Siri and others not? Yes, very occasionally she will tell me "working on it" and then fail but this is mostly when I am asking her to do something and she can't reach a wi-fi connection. It is really rare for her to let me down though.

RE: tap tap c and seeing a i

2021-11-18 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I've never thought of using Seeing Eye to read my computer monitor screen. I found Tap Tap See quite useful recently when wrapping Christmas presents for my husband and wasn't sure which rolls of paper were Christmas paper or birthday paper. It gave a pretty fair description and the paper.

RE: tap tap c and seeing a i

2021-11-18 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Pat, why don't you ring KAB and either Peter or Steve can talk you through using these two apps. They are initially baffling but once you know how to use them, they really aren't that difficult to use. But I do think they are apps you need to work through with someone else rather than trying to

RE: Google Home

2021-10-30 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
2021 10:03 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Google Home Waw, You're preparing early, I dind't think xmas was until next year? Doesn't it only happen every even numbered year!? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Saturday, 30 Oct

RE: Google Home

2021-10-30 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Whilst on the topic of Christmas, I am thinking of buying my husband some accessories for our Google Home, but need some advice. What is the difference between a Google Home Mini and the Nest please? What accessories might be the ost useful - light changing bulbs? Plugs? Alison -Original

RE: problems following the Duo Lingo recent update

2021-10-20 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I haven't joind their Twitter or Facebook, but perhaps I should as I don't know how to contact them via e-mail. I haven't suffered the sluggishness though. I often dip into "discuss" when I'm unclear why my answer hasn't been accepted and wonder how can you contribute to discussions? Are these

RE: problems following the Duo Lingo recent update

2021-10-20 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I too don't know how to contact Duo Lingo to ask them to fix this bug. It seems to affect all languages as I am learning German but my friend, who is learning French, has the same issues. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of regina alvarado Sent: 19

RE: problems following the Duo Lingo recent update

2021-10-20 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I thought at first that Duo Lingo wasn't allowing me to enter text, as I just got that bonking noice every time I pressed a letter. I now know it is accepting the text but, as you say, you can't see what you have written to correct your mistakes. I do hope they sort it soon as I have made

RE: Amazon

2021-10-20 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Both are equally important to me, my iPhone and my computer. But I've found the recent problems with using Amazon on my iPhone really frustrtating as I'm starting my Christmas shopping early with surgery just around the corner. I can use the computer, of course, but using the iPhone with Amazon

RE: problems following the Duo Lingo recent update

2021-10-19 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Is anyone else out there using Duo Lingo via their iPhone? It updated yesterday and now I'm struggling to enter text. Has anyone else had this issue, and if so, is there a work-around? Alison -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

RE: muting phone, VO & IOS 15.1

2021-10-04 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Whilst talking abut the phone, recently mine has become quite temperamental. As you know, if you hold the phone to your ear but then draw it away, it goes into speaker mode but recently when going into or out of this mode, I seem to lose connectivity for a few seconds. Alison From:

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-28 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
and stay safe because you really don't want the virus. I hope they fix the Braille as it is in a mess as well. Janet On 28/09/2021 07:58, CJ & AA MAY wrote: Many thanks. I do miss doing the puzzle over a cup of tea in the morning. I don’t know of anything similar. Al

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-28 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Many thanks. I do miss doing the puzzle over a cup of tea in the morning. I don’t know of anything similar. Alison -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-28 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
it but I still can't get rid of that direct touch area either on my braille display or the phone itself. let me know if you got the gestures if not I will send them to you. On 25/09/2021 09:27, CJ & AA MAY wrote: I’m giving up on it and have deleted the app. It is such a shame as it kep

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-25 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
. Please let us know if this is helpful and again appreciate any additional feedback you might have. Eric From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 1:50 PM To: v

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-23 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
, CJ & AA MAY wrote: Glad to see you have the game back again, Janet. I usually play it every morning over a cup of coffee but am finding it so frustrating at the moment that I just havent’ the patience. I will try the tips that have been shared with you and hopefully will get used to

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-23 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
ave. Eric From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 1:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: new Seven Litt

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-21 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
ailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 1:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: new Seven Little Words I have always enjoyed this word puzzled game on m

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-21 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
2021 07:59 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: new Seven Little Words Hi when did these changes happen I'm afraid I haven't noticed anything different. Janet On 20/09/2021 18:49, CJ & AA MAY wrote: I have always enjoyed this word puzzled game on my iPhone but the recent cha

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-20 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
al feedback you might have. Eric From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 1:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subje

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-20 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I have always enjoyed this word puzzled game on my iPhone but the recent changes are really making it frustrating to play. The enhancements make it much slower and it also seems to jump about. Is anyone else having better luck than me? Alison difficut -- The following information is

RE: Vaccine Passport on My Homepage?

2021-09-10 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I took a covid test in readiness to visit someone in a residential home but was unable to log the results using the NHS Covid app on my iPhone and in the end had to log them via the computer and was then sent a confirmation via e-mail and text. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-04 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 3:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

RE: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I used to use Dectalk with Window-eyes and got used to its robotic ways. But when I was forced to go over to Jaws, I really couldn't bear Elquence and its adenoidal voice so am using Danial, as I am already familiar to this on my iPHone and also my Google Home device I suspect is Daniel too.

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
m interested to know when texting started over there? When I was there, everybody still made voice calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 3:26

RE: landline or mobile phone/handy.

2021-09-03 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
l made voice calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 3:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Land Lines

RE: Two questions about text messages.

2021-09-03 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I think there is a way of blocking a sender but have never needed to do it so can’t say how. Maybe try opening the message, then swiping up or down to see what the options are (it may be under more). Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: 03

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-02 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
disaster Where as fibre requires a bit more intervention from technology. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Thursday, 2 September 2021 7:26 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-02 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Here in Britain they are predicting that as from 2025 landlines will no longer be available. There are issues which need to be resolved before this can happen, for example, the UK traffic lights are operated via a landline and also what happens when there is a power cut and no wi-fi connection.

RE: Voiceover issue on iPhone:

2021-07-17 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I have a rather odd Voiceover issue. Occasionally my Iphone will not talk when headphones are plugged in. No matter how often I 3 finger tap and the only way of solving the problem is to turn off the phone and re-start, then Voiceover returns. I’d have thought headphones would be a physical

RE: occasional loss of speech

2021-07-12 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I am using Duo Lingo to learn German and have done so for the past year. It has proved very accessible. But recently, for no reason at all Voiceover suddenly disappears. Doing a 3 finger tap several times eventually restores it. Is this just a Duo Lingo fluke or are others having this problems

RE: Forwarded Email: Alexa and finding previous In Touch Radio 4 programs

2021-06-06 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Podcasts is one of the default apps on your Iphone. Double tap on this and then swipe until you find Search. Then double tap on the edit field and type BBC In Touch and the app should find the IN Touch podcasts for you. You should then have the option to subscribe which means it will automatically

RE: Forwarded Email: Alexa and finding previous In Touch Radio 4 programs

2021-06-04 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I too use the iPhone Podcast to access In Touch but I don't think they are edited. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ian Harrison Sent: 04 June 2021 11:03 To: 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone Subject: Re: Forwarded Email: Alexa and finding previous In

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-28 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
The guy who used to manage the Kent Guide Dog office had a scarred nose from when he worked with sea lions before coming to Guide Dogs! Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Esther Sent: 27 May 2021 14:10 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Could a smart backpack

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-27 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
When I was living alone, I used a garden cane to find the poo and a plastic bag on my hand to pick it up. I know many totally blind people who cope without difficulty with clearing up after their dogs. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of bentleyj1...@gmail.com Sent: 27

RE: Question about sound used to identify the Home screen, Control center and App switcher

2021-05-26 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Is it worth doing a re-set? Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mickey Quenzer Sent: 25 May 2021 23:56 To: viphone List Subject: Question about sound used to identify the Home screen, Control center and App switcher Hello: I have a perplexing

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-26 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I truly don’t believe anyone should feel embarrassed or self-conscious about being blind. My Creative Writing Group have often commented how rarely any of my pieces are sight-related. I’m not deliberately shying away from it, but neither is it my main focus. I am blind, but I am also tall,

RE: Voiceover and the new Siri remote

2021-05-26 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I downloaded the latest IOS update yesterday and noticed that in the voices option, there is now an item called Siri. Is this just where you can change the Siri voice? Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: 26 May 2021 01:52 To:

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-25 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
By nature, people are curious. Anything different will attract their attention. Rightly or wrongly, one of the things I like about being a guide dog owner is that I feel the attention tends to go to the dog rather than me. A robot guide dog is likely to draw just as much attention. Alison

RE: iPhone 8 and Dictation

2021-05-25 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I really don't think it has been discontinued, Pat. I have the latest IOS versin and there are some additions but nothing has gone. Alison -Original Message- From: 'Pat Marshall' via VIPhone Sent: 24 May 2021 18:07 To: siegh...@live.ca; viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhone 8

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-24 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
hna > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > CJ & AA MAY > Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 2:53 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers > think so. - The Washington Post > > I think th

RE: Could a smart backpack replace guide dogs? Researchers think so. - The Washington Post

2021-05-24 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I think that such equipment could be useful as a secondary mobility aid, but really don’t see it replacing a cane or a dog. It isn’t enough to know that a person is approaching you, you need to know which way to go to avoid that person or obstacle. It would require tremendous concentration when

RE: question about a command

2021-05-22 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Which version of the Iphone do you have, Pat? I believe it is one of the earlier versions so if you hold down the button on the righthand side of the phone for about five seconds, it should then ask if you want to turn it off and you swipe with your finger (left to right) until you reach the

RE: passwords

2021-05-10 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Wrongly or rightly I use the same e-mail address and password for all my apps, but a few months ago Amazon wanted me to change my password. If I open Amazon on my iPhone, it remembers me and goes straight to my account, but yesterday I attempted to follow a link in an e-mail from Audible which

RE: Getting Started with the iPhone and iOS 14

2021-04-29 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I bought the version which was current with IOS 4 and found it incredibly useful. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Woody Anna Dresner Sent: 29 April 2021 20:01 To: VIPhone Mailing List Subject: Fwd: Getting Started with the iPhone and iOS 14 Hi everyone, I

RE: Can I add titles to Apple Music library that are not available through the app but which I can add from a CD

2021-04-25 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I belong to a Rock Choir and we learn our parts by mp3 tracks which are sent to us. When I open these on my pc iTunes is my default player and it automatically adds the track to the library. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Anna Dresner Sent: 25 April 2021 04:32 To:

RE: adding direct touch to the rotor

2021-04-06 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Once I too found that voice-over wasn't telling me the screen messages but then discovered that I'd accidentally unticked accessibility in the menu. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Janet Bell Sent: 05 April 2021 17:36 To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Drive Blind

2021-04-06 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
one@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Tuesday, 6 April 2021 1:54 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Drive Blind I have actually driven at car at Brand’s Hatch, a racing course in England

RE: Drive Blind

2021-04-05 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I have actually driven at car at Brand’s Hatch, a racing course in England – I think at abut 40 miles an hour with a sighted driver beside me who had dual controls. I did manage not to crash the car, which is more than I can say when playing Blind Drive! Alison From:

RE: an accessible driving game

2021-03-21 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
ailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 4:00 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: an accessible driving game Below I am posting part of an e-mail about an accessible driving game. I

RE: an accessible driving game

2021-03-18 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
for it by > name so, what is the name of the game? Thanks. > God bless! > Paula and the pups > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf > Of CJ & AA MAY > Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 4:0

RE: an accessible driving game

2021-03-15 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Below I am posting part of an e-mail about an accessible driving game. I found it a little fiddly initially to set up but it promises to be great fun: Subject: A driving game! Below is a link to a fantastic driving game. this is a fun and great audio game and it is so so immersive, you

RE: subscribing to the list

2021-03-10 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
-Original Message- From: CJ & AA MAY Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:33 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: subscribing to the list Please could someone confirm the below addres is the correct address for someone to subscribe as my friend first received a pending e-

RE: subscribing to the list

2021-03-10 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Message- From: CJ & AA MAY Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2021 1:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: subscribing to the list I have a friend interested in subscribing to this group. Could someone please post the subscribe address? Alison -Original Message- From: vip

RE: pending message

2021-03-10 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > on behalf of CJ & AA MAY mailto:chrisalis...@gmail.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:05:58 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@goo

RE: pending message

2021-03-10 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
My friend has attempted to join the list but has received the following message; this was two or three days ago. I've never seen a message like this before. Should she just wait or should she attempt to subscribe again: subject: Your join request for viphone has succeeded but is pending

RE: subscribing to the list

2021-03-06 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Thank you. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of MamaPeach Sent: 06 March 2021 18:53 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: subscribing to the list viphone+subscr...@googlegroups.com -Original Message- From: CJ & AA MAY Sent: Saturday, M

RE: subscribing to the list

2021-03-06 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I have a friend interested in subscribing to this group. Could someone please post the subscribe address? Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: 06 March 2021 17:29 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Smart cooker app does not

RE: iPhone 11 in the cold

2021-02-28 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I've never had any cold issues with my iPhone, although here in Kent we rarely have temperatures below zero, however, my iPhone 6S Plus cannot tolerate heat. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: 28 February 2021 23:12 To:

RE: reading not commencing at the beginning of an e-mail message

2021-02-09 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I am using the latest version of Jaws with Office 365. Recently, when opening an e-mail, instead of Jaws jumping to the top of the message, it often seems to start with the reply underneath. Any ideas? Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tom Cramer

RE: seven little words

2021-02-08 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Thanks, Donna, but I still don't think they were wonderful clues. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Donna Casteen Sent: 08 February 2021 12:35 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: seven little words Here are the names of the flowers in each

RE: seven little words

2021-02-07 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Yes, like Janet, I got all the answers, but could only spot a couple of flowers. And I don't know if it is an "Americanism", but I have never heard of the term Upsadaisy. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jasmine Kotsay Sent: 08 February 2021 04:40

RE: seven little words

2021-02-07 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
, > > Isn't verge a kind of flower? I'm not sure about hostages though. > > Best, > Anna > > >> On Feb 7, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Janet Bell wrote: >> >> Hi Alison, found another two flowers Janet >> >> On 07/02/2021 15:58, CJ & AA MAY wrote: >>>

RE: seven little words

2021-02-07 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Nor me. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Janet Bell Sent: 08 February 2021 06:28 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: seven little words I know the answers it's the flowers I couldn't find On 08/02/2021 04:40, Jasmine Kotsay wrote: > Hi, >

RE: seven little words

2021-02-07 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I struggled to identify the flowers too, Janet. I do enjoy dling this little puzzles but sometimes the answers are very peculiar. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Janet Bell Sent: 07 February 2021 15:54 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: seven

RE: sluggish input when writing text

2021-01-31 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Recently when typing in text, my iphone seems a bit sluggish and I have to wait half a second between each letter. Any ideas what might be causing this. Also, since the last update, it seems to be going into lock mode far quicker than I want. Can I amend this in settings? Alison From:

RE: can you convert wav files into mp3s

2021-01-26 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Someone has shared some music with me with wav extensions and by default they open in Groove. I can, by using the context key, get them to play in iTunes but they don’t then show up in iTunes Library. Am I able to just change the file extension on wav files to mp3 or would I lose the file?

RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-22 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
What I would prefer, however Malcolm, is to order a braille copy as I prefer using braille for manuals as the information stays in my head better. Also it means I don’t need to sit in front of my computer whilst trying out the various new features. There may be an additional cost for sending

RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Is this available in the UK? When I got my first iPhone I found Anna’s book so useful and it has held me in good stead over the years but it does look like I should become more familiar with some of the newer features. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Woody Anna

RE: Need a couple of gestures for iPhone 12 Pro for a friend

2020-12-03 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
phone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 7:34 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Need a couple of gestures for iPhone 12 Pro for a friend I’m still in the dark ages using an Iphone 6 but with the

RE: Need a couple of gestures for iPhone 12 Pro for a friend

2020-12-03 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I’m still in the dark ages using an Iphone 6 but with the latest IOS version. I sometimes find it difficult getting out of the control center and notifications and find myself in the “taking photograph” mode. This is frustrating as there is no “back” option to get out of it. Alison From:

RE: Need a couple of gestures for iPhone 12 Pro for a friend

2020-12-03 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
Is this in all versions of IOS or only for the later models. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: 03 December 2020 07:09 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Need a couple of gestures for iPhone 12 Pro for a friend And you touch near the top

RE: using headphones with the iPhone

2020-12-01 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
I have the bag standard headphones for the iPhone, with the little mic and the switch where you can adjust volume etc. Any ideas why it isn’t working now with my iPhone and yet will with my Milestone and other mp3 devices? I’m wondering whether it has anything to do with the recharging case

RE: entering times on the iPhone using IOS 14

2020-11-16 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
the colon between the hours and minutes. You just need to type the four numbers. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Gmail > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > CJ & AA MAY > Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 7:13 AM > To: viphone@googleg

RE: entering times on the iPhone using IOS 14

2020-11-16 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
. Now, you have to type time, To do it you have to type the 4 numbers. For exemple you will type 1030 for 10:30 Hope it helps Lyne > Le 16 nov. 2020 à 08:13, CJ & AA MAY a écrit : > > I'm sorry, I don't understand your message. How do I enter numbers without > typing them? >

RE: entering times on the iPhone using IOS 14

2020-11-16 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
On 11/15/20, CJ & AA MAY wrote: > At the moment the only way I seem to be able to enter a start and end > time using the calendar app on my iPhone is tgo do so via Siri. There > is an edit field but I’m finding it tricky to use. Any tips? > > Alison > > > >

RE: entering times on the iPhone using IOS 14

2020-11-16 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
hink the format is hh:mm. So if I want an alarm for 10:30 I have to > type in the ten, then colon, then thirty, and finally swipe over to > choose whether I want the AM or PM button. > > HTH, > Dani > >> On 11/15/20, CJ & AA MAY wrote: >> At the moment the on

entering times on the iPhone using IOS 14

2020-11-16 Thread CJ &amp; AA MAY
At the moment the only way I seem to be able to enter a start and end time using the calendar app on my iPhone is tgo do so via Siri. There is an edit field but I’m finding it tricky to use. Any tips? Alison -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.

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