Re: Question for a friend. What apps would you recommend for a student using iPad?

2014-01-29 Thread Eric Caron
. If the student is planning on doing lots of in class note taking they might want a bluetooth keyboard, and to work quietly a bluetooth ear piece. Depending on the class other apps will be very helpful. Apps to read current news for example. Let me know if I can be of additional help. Eric Caron

Re: Vizwiz Contact info from the website

2014-01-30 Thread Eric Caron
simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly And leave the rest to God! - Original Message - From: Eric Caron To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 5:29 PM Subject: Re: Vizwiz Contact info from

Re: any google apps for the iPhone that act like ciri

2014-02-09 Thread Eric Caron
in and even where the Google app was a bit faster it was not worth the time to load it and keep it running. The podcast will give you a good indicator of the differences. If I had a Iphone 4 I would find the app useful. Eric Caron On Feb 9, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Mike Arrigo n0

Re: SIRI Not Completing Phone Calls

2014-02-13 Thread Eric Caron
and no calling sounds happen, this despite the fact that Siri just said Calling Molly or whoever it was I asked for. This seems to happen every second or third time I make a call with Siri. Eric Caron On Feb 11, 2014, at 7:10 PM, Larry Lumpkin llump...@austin.rr.com wrote: Ditto here as well. I've

Re: news about GV Connect

2014-03-04 Thread Eric Caron
. Eric Caron On Mar 4, 2014, at 12:54 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, it's basically for you to have an alternate number for calls and text messages. You get many features and it's free. You might learn more if you do a Google search for Google voice, or just visit

Re: GV Connect and Notifications

2014-03-06 Thread Eric Caron
a text tone yet! I'm sure I'm close to success. Eric Caron On Mar 6, 2014, at 6:52 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hello. I do not think anyone has answered this. You need to make sure that GV Connect is allowed to run in the background. If it does, go

Re: Simular apps like Tap Tap See

2014-03-16 Thread Eric Caron
VizWiz is still out there though often slow in responding. This one has my favorite interface. Also, it is free. Eric Caron On Mar 16, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Alex Stone alex.st...@gmail.com wrote: I find omobi to be worse than useless these days. Cheers Alex On 15/03/2014 13:53, Dawn Petty

Re: Case + Belt Clip -

2014-03-23 Thread Eric Caron
had some other small problems and they always quickly send out replacements. The current Otter Box defender cases I have on my 4S and 5S are great. Eric Caron On Mar 23, 2014, at 5:09 PM, dwyate...@charter.net wrote: I boughtOtter box defender about 15 months ago and it has been great

Re: Audio Recording Apps

2014-03-28 Thread Eric Caron
I'll second Richards recommendation. List recorder is one of my most useful apps on my iPhone for making and organizing recordings for both my work and personal uses. It is completely accessible, built with the Voice Over user in mind. Eric Caron On Mar 27, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Richard

Re: Microsoft office on iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

2014-04-05 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Richard, If you find out who to contact about accessibility with the Office app please share. I'd like to add my voice as that would be a very useful productivity app for me and I'm sure many of us. Eric Caron On Apr 5, 2014, at 1:07 AM, Richard Turner richard.turne...@gmail.com

Re: Audio Recording Apps

2014-04-05 Thread Eric Caron
a valuable app for the visually impaired. I have summarized and shared the feedback from this thread. Don't hesitate to email the developer with feedback and feature requests. The fact that people are relying on this app matters to this developer and the team of volunteers. Eric Caron On Mar

Translator app broken in iOS 7.1.1 and a work around

2014-04-25 Thread Eric Caron
finish talking. Doing this will cause the app to work normally. In the past the app knew you were done talking and gave you a verbal and written translation. I hope this helps other folks using this app for language learning, travel, or other uses. Eric Caron -- The following information

Translator App broken in iOS 7.1.1 and a work around

2014-04-25 Thread Eric Caron
finish talking. Doing this will cause the app to work normally. In the past the app knew you were done talking and gave you a verbal and written translation. I hope this helps other folks using this app for language learning, travel, or other uses. Eric Caron -- The following information

Re: USB FM transmitter that plugs into a car radio

2014-04-29 Thread Eric Caron
. Eric Caron With a 1985 VW Camper with need of sound improvement On Apr 29, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Richard Turner richard.turne...@gmail.com wrote: I had one years ago and the amount of static made it not very useful. Do you have a cassette deck in that car? If so, you may still be able to find

Re: be my eyes

2015-01-14 Thread Eric Caron
and learning it is a tire. Now I can actually learn the max tire pressure listed on the side wall! Eric Caron looking forward to this app On Jan 14, 2015, at 8:42 AM, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: I just read the Frequently Asked Questions on the Be My Eyes web site

Re: [Bulk] Be my eyes?

2015-02-12 Thread Eric Caron
though i am using a iPhone 6. Eric Caron On Feb 12, 2015, at 3:22 PM, Lizand Sammie elizabethulr...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Well, I don’t know if this makes a difference, but the Be my Eyes App is optimized for the iPhone 5 on up. I hope this helps. Liz Ulrich and Leader dog sammie

Pear note questions

2015-01-23 Thread Eric Caron
appreciated. this would be a useful app in my work. If someone is really feeling generous I’d love a lesson over Skype or i can call in the Us. Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated

Re: List Recorder Full

2015-01-25 Thread Eric Caron
and any fixes they have noticed to the developer we might see some nice improvements. I think Richard is right, getting that feedback out there through emails is important. Eric Caron On Jan 24, 2015, at 1:50 PM, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: List Recorder Full has not been

Re: AirPods and status bar

2017-11-26 Thread Eric Caron
Hi, I also recently purchased air pods and I often check the battery life of the air pods and the case by opening the case near the iPhone. The information pops up when the case is open near the phone and goes away when you close the case. Eric Caron On Nov 26, 2017, at 22:11

Re: Big Seeing AI update

2017-12-13 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Donna, How is that app spelled? I looked for eyenote, eye note, and then inote in the app store with no success. Eric Caron On Dec 13, 2017, at 21:39, Donna <merma...@bellsouth.net> wrote: Hi I just looked in the Help section & the currency reader is only available o

Re: DELETING ALL NOTIFICATIONS!!!

2018-01-15 Thread Eric Caron
much time. Eric Caron On Jan 15, 2018, at 10:33, Lelia <leliastr...@gmail.com> wrote: Interesting, I can’t find that, I swipe up and it just lets me clear notifications from earlier. Or from yesterday. But I can’t clear them all at once. Lelia From: viphone@googlegrou

Re: a talking timer for ios?

2018-01-15 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Rob and others, I have my iphone set to never auto lock. I do that as needed. But, that does mean one of the apps suggested would be a good way to go. I enjoy learning about these apps and tols people find work as I never know when a need might arise. Eric Caron On Jan

Re: a talking timer for ios?

2018-01-15 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Rob and others, I have my iphone set to never auto lock. I do that as needed. But, that does mean one of the apps suggested would be a good way to go. I enjoy learning about these apps and tols people find work as I never know when a need might arise. Eric Caron On Jan

Re: a talking timer for ios?

2018-01-15 Thread Eric Caron
Hi list, Also when I have the focus on the clock app VO speakes the minute each time it changes. Eric Caron On Jan 15, 2018, at 16:18, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. <kramlinger.ke...@mayo.edu> wrote: Hi, Well, if you want an announcement every minute, I put the focus on th

Re: How does your Voiceover pronounce yesterday after the iOS 13.4 upgrade?

2020-03-26 Thread Eric Caron
with the Maile Siri voice and not with Alex. I didn’t look beyond that. I just enjoyed the curiosity of it. Please, despite some peoples frustrations keep posting your observations. A little light hearted tech conversation is welcome. Eric Caron > On Mar 26, 2020, at 2:27 PM, richr...@gmail.

Re: Native Mail App Question

2020-03-31 Thread Eric Caron
. I really appreciate the problem solving and info on this list. Eric Caron > On Mar 31, 2020, at 11:33 PM, R Van Lant wrote: > > I wonder if you could log into the web mail version of your email account > and set up rules there. I rarely use webmail, but some providers

Re: Native Mail App Question

2020-03-31 Thread Eric Caron
computer by going to the mail box. I don’t usually do that on my iPhone. Still the messages are getting filtered correctly when I check my mail on my iPhone. Eric Caron > On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:54 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Not that I'm aware of. > I've asked for t

Wifi Assist , a tip that might be helpful

2020-04-23 Thread Eric Caron
the setting my phone stayed on wifi consistently. If you have unlimited data all good and use the option but, I’m on a shared data plan and I was the data hog without meaning to be. I hope this tip is helpful to others. Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members

Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-09 Thread Eric Caron
ree. href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail_term=link; > target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com > > > height="1"> > > On

Re: Need Help with Generating / Finding Audio Labels for Moving Boxes

2020-05-10 Thread Eric Caron
an audio labeling option and maybe an option for use of less expensive third party NFC tags. I hope this helps. Try the Navilense app and let us know how it goes. Eric Caron > On May 10, 2020, at 7:48 PM, Dave Clement wrote: > > Hello, > > I would recommend using

Re: Need Help with Generating / Finding Audio Labels for Moving Boxes

2020-05-11 Thread Eric Caron
. Eric Caron > On May 11, 2020, at 10:41 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: > > Here’s a link to that app. > > https://apps.apple.com/us/app/navilens/id1273704914 > <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/navilens/id1273704914> > > Also, I was wondering as a potential solution,

Re: from BlindSquare: COVID-19 Keeping us indoors, with unique opportunities supported by BlindSquare and NaviLens.

2020-05-13 Thread Eric Caron
wondering if it is integrating Navilens or they are still separate apps. Eric Caron > On May 13, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > COVID-19 Keeping us indoors, with unique opportunities supported by > BlindSquare and NaviLens. > by Caleigh Nevin

Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-09 Thread Eric Caron
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Re: iphone 8 or XR?

2020-03-18 Thread Eric Caron
hands got rough and it sopped working. Here is hoping for Face ID for my Mac! Or for using my iPhone to confirm identity on my Mac! Best, Eric Caron > On Mar 18, 2020, at 4:52 PM, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: > > When I had fingerprint ID, I used my t

Aira free to college students for the remainder of the semester.

2020-03-17 Thread Eric Caron
please share as this could be a big help when learning new on line distance learning software. Now if only they offered it to blind teachers as well! One other note. If you are thinking about joining Aira go through a current blind user and both of you will get free minutes to use. Eric Caron

Re: iphone 8 or XR?

2020-03-17 Thread Eric Caron
some frustration. But, now I prefer the gestures and miss them when using older iPhones. Eric Caron > On Mar 17, 2020, at 5:02 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Yes, Touch Id may let you unlock the phone while it's in your pocket or in a > belt holster, but it's diffe

Mail in Catalina

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
been about a week. Have others noticed this behavior? I do have a lot of accounts and a lot of mailboxes where I organize information. I expect I have a lot more mail than the average user. Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list

Re: Hygrometer, Talking Unit Found, Info Inside

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Sieghard, I’m very interested in this Netatmo device. Any tips for me as I start shopping for it? I would want the wind and rain gauge and probably two or three additional sensors. Tips appreciated. Eric Caron > On Mar 22, 2020, at 10:50 AM, Sieghard Weitzel <mailto

Mail in Catalina

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
been about a week. Have others noticed this behavior? I do have a lot of accounts and a lot of mailboxes where I organize information. I expect I have a lot more mail than the average user. Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list

Re: Hygrometer, Talking Unit Found, Info Inside

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
> On Mar 22, 2020, at 12:22 PM, Eric Caron wrote: > > Hi Sieghard, > > I’m very interested in this Netatmo device. Any tips for me as I start > shopping for it? I would want the wind and rain gauge and probably two or > three additional sensors. > Tips appr

Re: Mail in Catalina

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Caron
Apologies, I’m having some list difficulty and this was meant for another list. I’m discussing Mac mail not iOS. Eric Caron > On Mar 22, 2020, at 2:18 PM, Eric Caron wrote: > > Hi listers, > > One thing I have noticed after updating to Catalina is that moving >

Re: Hygrometer, Talking Unit Found, Info Inside

2020-03-23 Thread Eric Caron
devices. And outside info is from the web and not very consistent to my real situation. Best, Eric Caron > On Mar 22, 2020, at 7:39 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Just check it out at www.netatmo.com <http://www.netatmo.com/>, there would > also be a number of

Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-07 Thread Eric Caron
might be more useful send the tips my way. Eric Caron > On May 7, 2020, at 9:32 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > I think you will find the full program is still $79.99 on the App store. > However, the free version has had some upgrades recently. > > But, you will need

GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-07 Thread Eric Caron
Hi foks, Is there a good GPS app for hiking? I have apps for on the road but as I’m doing more off road hiking they are not helpful. What are people using for hiking navigation and GPS info? Thank you, Eric Caron -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

2020-05-08 Thread Eric Caron
on: > http://www.loadstone-gps.com > > ‚Best, Gradimir > > > > From: "Eric Caron" > To: > Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 11:46 PM > Subject: GPS Apps for hiking? > > > Hi foks, > > Is there a good GPS app for hiking? I have apps for on the

Needed, an app to tell you quickly how fast you are walking

2020-05-27 Thread Eric Caron
. Tips and ideas are greatly appreciated. Eric Caron -- 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 member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners

Re: seeking recommendations for accessible in-home mesh network system

2021-01-10 Thread Eric Caron
up and when working is rock solid. Everything works more responsibly and more reliably and covers a much larger space. The three unit system is the one I purchased. It is working well with a two year old Netgear modem. Eric Caron > On Jan 8, 2021, at 3:36 PM, Agent086b <mailto:

Re: iPhone, and Bluetooth issues

2023-06-26 Thread Eric Caron
could turn off bluetooth for calls but I have a medical device connected so prefer not to do that. Anyone come up with a solution? I’m running a iPhone 10S with 16.5.1. Eric Caron > On May 24, 2023, at 8:15 AM, Tom Rash wrote: > > I have a similar problem. What works for me i

Re: Navigation App Recommendation

2024-02-11 Thread Eric Caron
Try Voice Vista and set up markers and beacons. Eric > On Feb 11, 2024, at 10:31 AM, MMMAT wrote: > > I have a friend that lives in a very rural area. His problem is that it is > quite a long walk from his trailer home to the mailbox and there are no paved > roads where he is walking.

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