RE: Icatch or downcast?

2013-02-15 Thread Cristobal
Another plus for Downcast is that if you're playing a video file or podcast, you can choose to have only the audio play. I've found the last few updates to be a bit sluggish and crashing is an issue, but I don't know if that's a function of my over 60 podcast feeds, but the dev is always

RE: Why we need a searchable iPhone manual

2013-02-22 Thread Cristobal
Also, if you're a Bookshare member, you can grab some pretty good i-device manuals there. This is what I did when I first got my iPhone and used for my main source of reference material until I familiarized myself with iOS and the phone. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: atbat app update

2013-02-22 Thread Cristobal
I'll be re-upping later this week and am pleased to have read in the update that with one subscription both Gameday on the computer and iOS devices will be covered. The one thing I wish would be included is the ability to listen to the radio highlights and not just to play back the video

RE: New FaceBook App for iPhone Released Today

2013-02-22 Thread Cristobal
Too bad link text still isn't being spoken. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Len Burns Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 2:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: New FaceBook App for iPhone Released Today All, There is a

RE: atbat app update

2013-02-23 Thread Cristobal
This was a bug going back to last year. I can't remember how I would get around it, but I think it involved going to the app switcher first and then anywhere else from there. I havent' renewed yet, so I'm sure I'll have to play with it again to recall how it was since it sounds like they never

RE: atbat app update

2013-02-23 Thread Cristobal
running in the background and be responding to a text or, checking twitter, no problem. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Feb 23, 2013, at 8:59 AM, Cristobal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote: This was a bug going back to last year. I can't

RE: BARD app coming

2013-02-28 Thread Cristobal
The one feature I am hoping is included is faster playback than the current 3x speed. 3x is nice, but I still find myself going back to my nls player for audiobooks just because of the increased rate of available playback speed. I wrote the Downcast dev once about this and he said that he'd be

RE: google voice

2013-03-05 Thread Cristobal
It's a VOIP number. Similar to Skype. Linked to your Gmail address. You can use it as a dummy phone umber, primary number or back up. I manage four. One personal and three business. Great service. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

RE: Converting M4A files?

2013-03-07 Thread Cristobal
I use Switch and Oxelon. Oxelon is free and at least for Jaws, it is accessible. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 8:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: Push notification for Gmail in native iOS mail app

2013-03-08 Thread Cristobal
to you. It likely won't feel the same as having full Exchange support at hand, but IMAP has its advantages too. On 3/7/13, Cristobal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, So I want to set up push notifications for a particular gmail account on my 4S and after reading around online

RE: Voice Dream Reader on sale for $4.99 today (March 11, 2013)

2013-03-11 Thread Cristobal
Cool stuff. Grabbed it. Thanks for the heads-up. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 3:45 AM To: VIPhone Cc: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com Subject: Voice Dream Reader on sale for $4.99 today

RE: Synching POP3 Email with Iphone and PC

2013-03-11 Thread Cristobal
You'll need imap for this. Not pop3. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lisa belville Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 4:57 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Synching POP3 Email with Iphone and PC Hi, all. I'm configuring

RE: 30 Pin Connection Alternative for iPhone 5

2013-03-11 Thread Cristobal
I just saw on FatWallet not ten minutes ago someone post a sale for a lightening to 30 pin adaptor for something like $3.00. Since I don't have an iPhone 5, I didn't pay attention to the actual vendor, but it should be easy enough to come across the post if you search for it on there.

RE: Google Reader To Shut Down July 1st

2013-03-13 Thread Cristobal
a loyal enough base of newsreader users that some solution will be found. Still, wow. Grant On 3/13/13, Cristobal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote: Talk about a major bummer. Can anyone recommend accessible alternatives to Reader? Something that would work with apps for i-devices too? I'm

RE: MLB audio feeds are included on the Apple TV, and a heads up on the audio feed archives.

2013-03-14 Thread Cristobal
Hello Kayla, On a related note, do you know if archived audio from games will be included this year for i-devices? Thanks, From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of KK2006 Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 3:59 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: MLB

RE: MLB audio feeds are included on the Apple TV, and a heads up on the audio feed archives.

2013-03-14 Thread Cristobal
, March 14, 2013 4:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: MLB audio feeds are included on the Apple TV, and a heads up on the audio feed archives. Now! Wouldn't that be a treat if they were? - Original Message - From: Cristobal mailto:crismuno...@gmail.com To: viphone

RE: Google Reader To Shut Down July 1st

2013-03-14 Thread Cristobal
accessible to the blind going away? Really? - Original Message - *From:* Cristobal mailto:crismuno...@gmail.com *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Wednesday, March 13, 2013 20:00 *Subject:* Google Reader To Shut Down July 1st Talk

RE: MLB audio feeds are included on the Apple TV, and a heads up on the audio feed archives.

2013-03-15 Thread Cristobal
on i-Devices, I'm not sure if it's something they will include or not! I hope so for the price that the subscriptions are, smiles! Kayla K - Original Message - From: Cristobal mailto:crismuno...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 6:21 AM Subject

RE: voicebook won't connect

2013-03-18 Thread Cristobal
Hadn't used this app in forever and when I tried the other day, I too was getting the same error message. Looks like this app bit the dust. Oh well. I already deleted it from my phone. The one feature I did like about it over the other FB apps is the ability to swipe through comments left on

RE: Prizmo VS TextGrabber with the StandScan Pro using 12 volt AC

2013-03-19 Thread Cristobal
Also, just to clarify, was this done with an iPhone and it's better camera or the iPod? Only because in the signature line it says sent from the iPod Touch fifth gen. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sandratomkins Sent:

RE: App Store problems continuee.

2013-03-21 Thread Cristobal
Odd, I just updated five or so apps not thirty minutes ago. Find My iPhone, Dictionary.com, Podcast, etc. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sean Paul Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 3:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: NFL football apps

2012-08-27 Thread Cristobal
Pro Football radio Highlights is probably what you're looking for. It lists the teams and their respective radio feeds and so ogn with tabs for schedule and podcasts. It's completely VO accessible. There was a podcast posting on Apple Vis a few days ago on this app if you want to go check it out.

RE: best pdf or epub book reader for iPhone?

2012-08-31 Thread Cristobal
IBooks works with these files quite well. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Moop Curran Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: best pdf or epub book reader for iPhone? Hi, What's the best epub or pdf reader

RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-04 Thread Cristobal
Stanza for PC can do the trick. I haven't tried batch conversion with it, so can't really say. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Davert Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 12:12 PM To: viphone Subject: converting files to

RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Cristobal
Sep 5, 2012 kl. 2:49 PM skrev Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com: Unfortunately, Stanza won't convert xml files. -Original Message- From: Cristobal Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 12:17 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices

RE: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Cristobal
This isn't possible with Google Voice either. I believe that I read on here or some other tech forum that one touch typing for internet based phone services such as these isn't currently possible. Who knows. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Advantages of NFB Newsline over Read2Go for Reading Newspapers

2012-09-07 Thread Cristobal
I don't know about Read2Go's selection, but I do know that at least when accessing the NFB's website as opposed to Bookshare's, yu get more of a selection of magazine and newspaper titles there. These same periodicals are also available on the NFB app. -Original Message- From:

RE: Advantages of NFB Newsline over Read2Go for Reading Newspapers

2012-09-08 Thread Cristobal
You can use the subscriptions button/feature in the NFB app to download the periodacles to your device for offline viewing. This is what I do when I have to travel and know I won't have access to WiFi or be a steady data access point. On 9/8/12, Sandy Finley finleykn...@gmail.com wrote: Eileen, I

RE: ABout writing Spanish letters on Iphone

2012-09-12 Thread Cristobal
I keep my phone in touch typing mode and when I need to enter an accented letter or even the ñ as my last name is Muñoz, I'll slide my finger on the virtual keyboard until I find that particular letter and tap the keyboard somewhere else with another digit (split tapping or whatever it's called).

RE: Experiences in Wikipedia Ios app?

2012-09-12 Thread Cristobal
I've got the Wikipedia Mobile app installed and find it to be completely accessible. I've only looked up English language stuff so I don't know if it supports foreign language searches or content, but as far as accessibility, I haven't had any problems using it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: ABout writing Spanish letters on Iphone

2012-09-12 Thread Cristobal
anyone else... Home Page: http://raulgallegos.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/rau47 Facebook: http://facebook.com/rau47 On 9/12/2012 12:45 PM, Cristobal wrote: I keep my phone in touch typing mode and when I need to enter an accented letter or even the ñ as my last name is Muñoz, I'll slide my

RE: A few new iPhone 5 features which have not been mentioned much

2012-09-13 Thread Cristobal
I believe it was later confirmed that Apple's going to sell the dock connector adaptor for $29.95. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:01 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: A few new iPhone

RE: A few new iPhone 5 features which have not been mentioned much

2012-09-13 Thread Cristobal
Like printing money. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marc Rocheleau Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:16 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A few new iPhone 5 features which have not been mentioned much Just

RE: A few new iPhone 5 features which have not been mentioned much

2012-09-13 Thread Cristobal
Yes, I think subway and pedestrian modes are still not supported. I believe I read that in a live blog at the time it was being introduced. I'm sure Gizmodo or CNet or one of those sites will have the pertinent information. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: A new version of iTunes is out for download

2012-09-14 Thread Cristobal
It's for the desktop application. Depending on your settings, you may get a pop up or some other prompt. That or you could probably go to NiNite.com at this point and grab the exicutable file. As a Jaws user, I haven't noticed anything broken as far as accessibility since I upgraded thank

RE: typing on iphone

2012-09-16 Thread Cristobal
Gerardo, I think you’re responding the these emails, but at the bottom of the message chain where they can easily get lost instead of at the top. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Gerardo Corripio Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 8:20 PM To:

RE: New itunes

2012-09-16 Thread Cristobal
All I want is for nothing to get broken. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 8:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: New itunes Hi Fanus, This iTunes 10.7 release is

RE: IOS 6.0 and Voice Over

2012-09-16 Thread Cristobal
I think there was a posting on Lifehacker or Gizmodo last week outlining how you could already grab iOS 6 instead of having to wait till the 19th. I believe it had to do with visiting a website and downloading this or that file and syncing, etc. I can't recall if they stated whether or not it was

RE: What can you say to Siri in iOS 6?

2012-09-16 Thread Cristobal
Is anyone aware whether or not Siri will have real time multi-language capabilities or if you'd still have to hassel with going into the settings and manually changing the language input since it's now supposed to get Spanish? I time to time fiddle with the German to practice my pronunciation on

RE: IOS 6.0 and Voice Over

2012-09-16 Thread Cristobal
I agree, I have no problem entering my password when buying something, but having to do so every time I just want to update my already existing apps does become a hassle. Probably one of those security steps needed at first to get people used to downloading apps and feeling safe about it, but now

RE: Boice speed for individual languages?

2012-09-17 Thread Cristobal
Not that I'm aware of. When switching back and forth between languages, I first have to go to the language option in the rotor and change the language and then go to the speed and flick down or up to adjust the speech output. Rather cumbersome process, but I'm not aware of an more efficient means

RE: Fifth gen ipod

2012-09-17 Thread Cristobal
Outside of the visual aspects, it's more or less a small iPad and maybe a better option for us blind if having to pick between the two especially now that it has Siri. I too am curious to see what may or may not be included in the mythical iPad Mini and if the differences aren't all that much or

RE: Fifth gen ipod

2012-09-17 Thread Cristobal
, 2012 10:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fifth gen ipod My daughter has a fourth gen iPod, which has a much slower response time. It will be interesting to see if the new ones are as responsive as the iPhone is. Suzanne - Original Message - From: Cristobal

RE: a good app to get rid of phone calls you don't want

2012-09-17 Thread Cristobal
I would agree, but just pressing the volume buttons will silence the ringtone and remove that noise factor. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Suzanne Wilson Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 4:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: IOS 6.0 and Voice Over

2012-09-18 Thread Cristobal
iOS 6 is pretty much the update. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of beverly Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:17 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IOS 6.0 and Voice Over Is it possible that we can skip the IOS 6

Any improvement in iOS 6 and VoiceOver cutting out?

2012-09-18 Thread Cristobal
Hello list, Along the same line of iOS 6 and whatever improvements or functionality that has been added, can anyone say who is running the gm beta if anything has been done to address the bug of VoiceOver randomly cutting out or if it's still an issue that we're still going to have to deal

RE: NFL 12- Audio Pass

2012-09-19 Thread Cristobal
It's accessible and no, $30.00 is not in my opinion worth it since there are free if not $1.00 or $2.00 app options out there. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robbie Miller Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: What to do before upgrading to iOS 6

2012-09-19 Thread Cristobal
I'm not sure off the top of my head, but if that were the case, you'd maybe be best off duing the update through your pc and iTunes to avoidany connectivity issues. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Gerardo Corripio Sent:

RE: IOS 6.0 and Voice Over

2012-09-19 Thread Cristobal
I would agree. At first, it was a pain and in fact I often did the whole move app to dock and swipe to the page I wanted to put it on since I had a difficult time doing it otherwise. Now however, and with practice, Ihave no issues moving apps or folders for that matter multiple pages across my

RE: horrible fuzzy noise, iOS 6

2012-09-19 Thread Cristobal
Are you using the compact or high quality voice? Did you by any chance get switched back to the high quality voice if you were in fact using the compact option previously? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neil Barnfather -

RE: iOS 6 Released

2012-09-19 Thread Cristobal
Thankfully my update went fine without any problems. It got stuck on 96% as others mentioned here too, but it finished the process shortly after without me having to do anything. I did get the whole set up iPhone prompt after my phone turned on which kind of concerned me at first thinking I had to

RE: Question about VoiceOver

2012-09-19 Thread Cristobal
That's the thing that I'm not able to find since upgrading. I can't find the compact/high quality voice option in either VoiceOver option or within Accessibility. I thought maybe that my compact voice option had somehow been switched over the more scratchy high quality voice, but when I went to

RE: At-bat possible work-around.

2012-09-20 Thread Cristobal
Another way I have found to maintain the audio playing in the background is by getting out of the screen with the various radio feeds (close button) and back to the main page with the mlb, gameday audio and so on buttons and from there, double click the home button. The audio won't drop in this

RE: iPhone Passcode query

2012-09-22 Thread Cristobal
no idea what you were entering. So, I'd suggest using ear buds when in public if you don't' want to broadcast your pass code. Or, change the pass code often. HTH, Richard _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristobal Sent: Saturday

RE: Translation app.

2012-09-25 Thread Cristobal
I do translation work on the side and for quick reference, The one I mainly use is Say Hi. I think I got it when it was free, but it may cost a couple of bucks. You may have to check on that. I have other translation apps like Google Translate, Anti-Translate, ITranslate, etc. But I like Say Hi

RE: Battery savings

2012-09-27 Thread Cristobal
That or you could just buy an external battery. I think I bought mine for less than $10.00. Charge that bad boy up and slap the phone in the case and podcast, stream and talk to your heart's content. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

Free 6-Month SiriusXM Internet Radio Trial

2012-09-28 Thread Cristobal
Hello list, Like the subject line says above, there's a deal out there for 6 months of this service for free. Earlier this morning, there was a one year trial, but that deal is long gone. In any event, I was able to grab the six month deal and since I've never really bothered with the service and

RE: Custom ring tones for specific contacts is working for me

2012-09-28 Thread Cristobal
Same here. I've made and assigned custom ringtones ever since I got my phone (4s) back in january. The guitar strum that came with the phone is my default, but I easily have about 10 or so customized tones all self-generated. Same goes for the vibrations. From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: iPad questions

2012-09-29 Thread Cristobal
The biggest thing probably to get used to are the containers on the iPad. They're basically frames on the screen. Other than that, and for a few exceptions such as pinching, four finger swiping, etc. gestures are the same. If your need isn't immediate, I would perhaps suggest waiting a few extra

RE: Action rotor/new delete option inconsistancies

2012-09-29 Thread Cristobal
Settings, General, Accessibility, voiceover, rotor. There you'll see a lot of options such as characters, words, headings, speech rate, etc. To add one of these options to the rotor, you have to double tap on it so that the option says selected and double tap to unselect the same. You can also

RE: Television Remote for Visually Impaired

2012-09-30 Thread Cristobal
Technical or conectivity aspects aside, as an end user, I think other than the standard keypad and volume controls that would probably be the base of any app remote solution, would be the ability to access other features that appear on the television screen like program information, ratings, etc.

RE: at bat issue

2012-10-01 Thread Cristobal
I've experienced this bug ever since the iOS 6 update for this app came out. As soon as one leaves the app by pressing the home button, the audio dies. The one way I've gotten around it is by twice pressing the home button to get to the app switcher and from there, press the home button to get to

RE: at bat issue

2012-10-01 Thread Cristobal
touch it every couple of minutes but would rather not have to. Paul From: Cristobal mailto:crismuno...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 10:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: at bat issue I've experienced this bug ever since the iOS 6 update for this app came out

RE: at bat issue

2012-10-02 Thread Cristobal
to. Paul From: Cristobal mailto:crismuno...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 10:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: at bat issue I've experienced this bug ever since the iOS 6 update for this app came out. As soon as one leaves the app by pressing the home button

RE: Accessible-iOS Access World/Afb site

2012-10-10 Thread Cristobal
I too find the app easier to go through the magazine than the webpage. Matter of opinion more than anything else I suppose. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:45 PM To:

RE: iBooks Question

2012-06-25 Thread Cristobal
If memory serves, You can also tap and hold on the book you want to delete and when you hear a three note chime, swipe to the right and a deletion confirmation button should appear. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of CD Sent:

RE: New Bluetooth On/Off app available

2012-06-26 Thread Cristobal
Cool stuff. I grabbed it and loaded it onto both my iPhone and iPad. For a buck, I'll risk it. Thanks for the podcast suggestion as well. I hadn't heard of that one. On Jun 26, 2012, at 11:30 AM, Sieghard wrote: Hello List, Just listened to the latest episode of the Today in iOS

RE: Free apps

2012-06-26 Thread Cristobal
Search for the app called Store news. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of JoJo and Clinton Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 11:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Free apps I have an IPhone 4S and am wondering what would be recommended for

RE: New Bluetooth On/Off app available

2012-06-26 Thread Cristobal
. It seems to turn on the bluetooth if it's off, but can't figure out how to turn off the bluettoth when I want to. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristobal Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 12:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: [New post] Apple releases free 'Podcasts' app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

2012-06-26 Thread Cristobal
Yes, it does. Similar to how it was when the podcasts were included in the all inclusive music app. It's basically the same thing, but just a stand alone app. It only allows for normal, fast and slow speeds and their version of fast still feels like quicksand. It's fine and all that Apples'

RE: [New post] Apple releases free 'Podcasts' app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

2012-06-26 Thread Cristobal
Different strokes for different folks I suppose. I find the regular speed to be mind numbingly slow and boring. Even Apple's version of fast playback for their podcasts and audiobooks is still slow to my ears. This is why I'm probably still going to stick with Downcast since they offer the fastest

RE: Speeding up playback: was [New post] Apple releases free 'Podcasts' app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

2012-06-26 Thread Cristobal
I could be wrong, but Downcast feels slightly faster to me than iCatcher. I too have not done any tests to verify this, but just by ear, it sounds just a bit faster when maxed out. Perhaps not enough to be really considered 3 x like they supposedly say, but still. This is why I even wrote the

RE: GoogleDrive IOS app hits the App Store

2012-06-28 Thread Cristobal
One of the bullet points I read in the Jelly Bean news yesterday with all the tablet and glasses buzz was that it would have improved accessibility and Braille display support. I guess we'll have to see what exactly improved accessibility means, but Braille display support I am interested by. I

RE: [New post] Apple releases free 'Podcasts' app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

2012-07-02 Thread Cristobal
Yes, it does. It's got the same features that were present when the podcasts section was included in the music app. Similar to the audiobooks section as well. You've got to be playing the actual file to be able to click on button to access the additional playback speed features. I don't use this

RE: Converting pdf files to an accessible iBooks format on the PC

2012-07-02 Thread Cristobal
You may get better results by throwing it over to the virtual printer in Kurzweill 1000 to get an OCR that way. I don't have Openbook so I have no clue if it also offers this feature. If K1000 is at all able to convert anything, then you could probably do a lot more things with the file from there

RE: indaisy vs read2go for recorded audio daisy books

2012-07-04 Thread Cristobal
You can create your own daisy audiobooks wit a program at: http://jaapvanlelieveld.xs4all.nl The site appears to be down at the moment, but maybe you can try later to see if it's back up. The program is easy to install and once you figure out how to use it, it's fairly simple to use. You'll also

RE: Can an iPhone work on both ATT and Virazone?

2012-07-04 Thread Cristobal
Nope, iPhones 4 and earlier are not cross compatible. You could get an ATT phone to work on T-Mobile because they're both GSM and probably the other smaller regional GSM providers, but Sprint and Verizon and Sprint aren't GSM so it's a no go. From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Downcast? And, any other pod catchers?

2012-07-06 Thread Cristobal
Not to my knowledge. You could write the Developer to request that more results be shown in future releases. This too is one of the few gripes I have about this app. iCatcher is a solid podcasting app. Apple's stand alone podcast app while fully accessible feels on the skimpy side as far as

RE: Learning Ally app free

2012-07-10 Thread Cristobal
I use a Daisy creation tool I downloaded from: http://jaapvanlelieveld.xs4all.nl/ It works fine and once you get the hang of it, it's easy to use. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012

RE: Perfect OCR (Free for limited time)

2012-07-14 Thread Cristobal
It's free right now. You don't need for someone else to buy it to download and play with it a bit. Worst thing, you can just delete it from your phone since it won't cost anything. I grabbed it and opened it real quick and noticed that there were some unlabeled buttons. Other then that, I haven't

RE: Olympics app

2012-07-18 Thread Cristobal
Get a VPN app. My wife uses one for 99 cents a month to watch her stuff in Germany. I forget what it's called, but you just have to turn it on and off from within settings once downloaded. I think it may be called VPN Connect or something, but I don't have my iPad in front of me to double check.

RE: Olympics app

2012-07-18 Thread Cristobal
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tara Prakash Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Olympics app So, it will provide you with a proxy server originating in England or just hide your ip Address? - Original Message - From: Cristobal crismuno...@gmail.com

RE: Downcast: starting a partially played podcast

2012-07-23 Thread Cristobal
It does it automatically I believe. At least I can't recall playing with any particular setting to enable this feature. I listen to audiobooks through Downcast and never lose my place when switching back and forth among books or traditional podcasts I subscribe to. -Original Message-

RE: Downcast: starting a partially played podcast

2012-07-23 Thread Cristobal
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 8:29 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Downcast: starting a partially played podcast How do you listen to audio books through downcast? - Original Message - From: Cristobal crismuno...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012

RE: A Quick Questions About The Downcast App

2012-07-23 Thread Cristobal
Double tap on the top of the screenwhere it says something like Podcasts: tap to refresh all feeds This is what I do instead of having Downcast set to a fixed schedule to refresh all my feeds. I also pause downloads until all feeds are updated so I can delete whichever podcasts I may not be

RE: Incredible GPS cycling running and walking apps now accessible.

2012-07-30 Thread Cristobal
Any idea whether this app will work with stationary bikes with or without any sort of bluetooth attachment if need be? That or if there’s in fact an app out there that works with a stationary set up and is more or less accessible Thanks, From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: New iPhone release date.

2012-08-07 Thread Cristobal
Sprint just cut their 4S pricing to $149.00. A pretty clear indicator that something new is coming down the pipe. When, who knows, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 6:05 AM To:

RE: NFB Newsline

2012-08-11 Thread Cristobal
I haven't had that particular issue with crashing on the subscriptions button, but crashing in general does happen and appears to be one of those bugs that hopefully gets fixed in a future release. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

RE: removing a podcast from the phone

2012-08-14 Thread Cristobal
Double tap and hold till you hear a little chime. Then without lifting your finger, swipe to teh right. You'll get a message abut confirming whether you want to delete the podcast etc. Double tap on that and there you go. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Trouble with Siri?

2012-08-16 Thread Cristobal
For the past ten days or so, I've had Siri and dictation stop working for me randomly and only by completely powering down and starting the pohone back up will dictation and Siri come back. Rather annoying, but at least by turning off and on the phone it'll come back. -Original Message-

RE: Apple Thermostat

2012-08-16 Thread Cristobal
I think you're talking about the Nest or whatever it's called. It's not an Apple device, but rather a creation of a former Apple designer. I believe I've heard that it's accessible, but not sure about the particulars. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Twitter app that doesn't require a previously created account.

2012-08-20 Thread Cristobal
Hello list, Maybe someone can help me out. I'm looking for an app that will allow me to follow tweets and twitter handles, but without me having to sign into a twitter account first. I don't have and have no interest in creating a twitter handle and would just like to be able to follow certain

RE: Twitter app that doesn't require a previously created account.

2012-08-22 Thread Cristobal
Thank you for this. I'm probably just going to have to grab the various rss feeds and put them in a dedicated folder or something in my Google Reader (Feedller), but I'm going to give these to suggestions a try. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Twitter app that doesn't require a previously created account.

2012-08-22 Thread Cristobal
://facebook.com/rau47 On 8/22/2012 5:06 PM, Cristobal wrote: Thank you for this. I'm probably just going to have to grab the various rss feeds and put them in a dedicated folder or something in my Google Reader (Feedller), but I'm going to give these to suggestions a try. *From:*viphone

RE: Something like Tapin Radio for Iphone?

2012-08-23 Thread Cristobal
TuneIn Radio works for me. It does everything you mentioned below and is Voiceover accessible. I have a list of favorites/presets that include some general music stations, some of my local Southern California stations and local stations from Guanajuato state, León GTO and Berlin/Brandenburg

RE: iPhone versus iPad?

2012-04-19 Thread Cristobal
I'll be getting an iPad in the short future and along the same line, would one also be able to make and or receive calls via Google Voice? Thanks, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nancy M Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 2:40

RE: mlb at bat

2012-04-26 Thread Cristobal
The app is free, but you have to pay for a subscription to either listen or watch the games. Gameday Audio is $14.95 and I can't recall what MLB TV costs. Probably something around $80.00, but that's just a guess. There are month to month options as well. -Original Message- From:

RE: Status of possible NLS Bard app for the iPhone?

2012-04-27 Thread Cristobal
If this would actually come to pass, my audiobook needs would be complete. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jared Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 11:59 AM To: VIPhone Subject: Status of possible NLS Bard app for the iPhone? I

RE: pop3 instead of imap

2012-04-28 Thread Cristobal
When selectig the type of email address you wish to configure, choose the Other option and fill out the necessary fields. That and make sure that pop is enabled from within your email's settings. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

RE: great iphone article

2012-05-03 Thread Cristobal
This is an article I read in the New York Times a couple of years ago about this topic. I went back and found it as it appears to be relevant to this whole theme. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/magazine/03Braille-t.html?_r=1pagewanted= print This is a link to the printable version which is less

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