Re: Increases In Dropbox Storage With Mailbox

2013-08-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I installed the software and added my user name and password. Should I see the increase in my disk space immediately or does it take some time? If immediately is their something else I need to do? On 8/22/13, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: Thanks Ari, that's the one I tried

Re: need some help

2013-08-23 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I think that the Voice Dream is an even better option than Read2Go because it is more flexible. It also has better voices. On 8/23/13, Pinky pink...@abe.midco.net wrote: Ann, I have just received an IPad and will be getting an Iphone soon. You stated in your email you would individually

Re: A suggestion. In light of the iOS 7 beta email.

2013-08-25 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Must agree with Fred and DJ. On 8/25/13, DJ grou...@gmail.com wrote: Once a week? Really? People can't remember simple rules for longer than seven days? Some lists have the rules reminder sent out once a month, but every week? That seems a bit exessive to me. Would it make more sence for

Re: About Shawn's Podcast

2013-08-26 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I don't know what Podcast you were listening to but he did not say it was in public beta. He also told people that if they didn't want to listen to something which was essentially illegal they should turn it off. Regardless I'm glad I was given the opportunity to listen to it. It was very

Re: Terribly SORE index finger!

2013-08-27 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: If nothing else works consider the purchase of a BlueTooth keyboard. They are not to expensive and may help with speed as well. I doubt a stylus would work as well. On 8/27/13, Sandratomkins sandratomk...@googlemail.com wrote: Hi, I too get sore fingers but have discovered that I can use

Re: Mailbox help needed

2013-08-29 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Don't feel bad. I had the same problem as well. I can't remember where but their is a settings button that you need to choose. Then associate the account with dropbox by adding your dropbox user name and password and you will see the additional 1gb immediately. Sorry I can't give you more because

Re: PDF Printer for iPhone and PDF Printer for iPad on sale today (August 28, 2013)

2013-08-29 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
This program is still on sale. On 8/29/13, Esther mori...@mac.com wrote: Hi All, An app that Sieghard posted about in May, PDF Printer for iPhone, and it's companion version for the iPad, PDF Printer for iPad, are on sale today. The iPhone app is $0.99, reduced from $2.99, and the iPad app

Re: Best strategy for home with multiple Apple id's

2013-08-31 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: We have 3 units in our house. They are all under the same ID. By doing this we don't need to purchase 2 or 3 copies of the same app. On 8/31/13, Cristóbal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, So my wife is making the switch from an Android phone to an iPhone. I currently have an

Re: How to transfer itunes library to win7 pc

2013-09-04 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Yes that is what you need to do. If you place the files in the automatic folder it will add folders for each artist and album and cut off the name of files which are to long. For all it's worth it becomes a huge mess. On 9/4/13, Fanus buys.fa...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Alan Thanks but where do I

Re: Preordering an iphone 5S.

2013-09-10 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I've not tried it that way. I used my phone carrier to place the order. On 9/10/13, Jared jared.stoff...@gmail.com wrote: It sounds like the iPhone 5S will be available for preorder on 9/13. Am I correct in assuming the order process is accessible, and all I need to do is go to

Re: No preorders for the 5S, was|: Preordering an iphone 5S.

2013-09-10 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 11:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Preordering an iphone 5S. I've not tried it that way. I used my phone carrier to place the order. On 9/10/13, Jared jared.stoff...@gmail.com wrote: It sounds like the iPhone 5S

Re: Features of the 5S and 5C

2013-09-10 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Karen: The innards of the 5c are the same as the 5. However they say battery life is a bit better due to IOS 7. Also because of the new case it will be $100 cheaper. As far as the fingerprint sensor I think it's a great idea since we don't have to type passwords in anymore which anyone could

Re: No preorders for the 5S, was|: Preordering an iphone 5S.

2013-09-10 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 11:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Preordering an iphone 5S. I've not tried it that way. I used my phone carrier to place the order. On 9

Re: MB versus GIGS, etc.

2013-09-11 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: The phones and the IPads are actually in gigabytes not megabytes. So they are 16, 32 and 64 gigabytes. If they were 16 megabytes for example you would only be able to hold 4 or 5 songs on a unit. As to what size you should get that is really only a question you can answer (and yes I hate that

Re: Features of the 5S and 5C

2013-09-11 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
The number of megapixels in a camera is not the deciding factor as to the quality of the picture. How the software renders the picture is also very important. I was listening to cnet tv yesterday and they specifically commented on how the pictures coming from the Apple camera looks better than any

Re: IOS7?

2013-09-11 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Unfortunately the Apple page doesn't discuss any of the accessability features. On 9/11/13, Sandratomkins sandratomk...@googlemail.com wrote: Brilliant! Thanks. Sandy. Sent from my iPhone On 11 Sep 2013, at 16:41, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: I found the following site

Re: Features of the 5S and 5C

2013-09-12 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
A couple of comments. First Alan stated that he would get a case with the new phone. The cases are I think $39. As I've previously mentioned the finger print scanner is a huge advantage for blind people in that others will not hear your password as you type it in. That in and of itself is a huge

Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
That is great news. Thanks for the info. On 9/13/13, Scott Rumery blindfait...@gmail.com wrote: Okay that is such awesome news. I can't wait to give it a try. Scott On Sep 13, 2013, at 11:03 AM, Bill Holton bill32...@gmail.com wrote: I was a beta tester, and they just sent out the

Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
How long does it usually take for an app which is submitted to become available? Also was it tested with IOS7? On 9/13/13, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, What would have been the point of having IOS users wait for an Android version of the app to be completed? Ricardo Walker

Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
It lets you listen to National Library Services books on the IPhone. On 9/13/13, AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Sorry to sound so ignorant, but can someone please let us know what this app is all about? My curiosity is aroused! :-) (Voice Converted to Text via iPhone;Excuse typos)

Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Yes On 9/13/13, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I haven't been following this thread. Is this an app which will let you listen to NLS talking books on an iPhone for example? --- Regards, Alan Go Chicago Bears in 2013! Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your

Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
That was already asked and answered in the thread. On 9/13/13, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: Does anybody know what the name of this app will be? --- Regards, Alan Go Chicago Bears in 2013! Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act now!

Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I still haven't found an easy way to put audio books on the IPhone which are not Audible books. So without this, I still need my BookSense. On 9/13/13, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: I'm really looking forward to the BARD Mobile app, but I also like having a separate device. In

Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Yes I have drop box. I have also tried using Down Cast but couldn't get it to read books or magazines. On 9/13/13, eric oyen eric.o...@gmail.com wrote: I know they cost real money right now. THe one thing I see happening is that the apps will eventually force the hardware manufacturers to

Re: Listing OCR Recognizer apps

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I've never been able to find the purchased apps list in the store. I've definitely looked for it. On 9/13/13, Chuck Dean chuckd...@icloud.com wrote: All true, but if I'm off someplace, nowhere near my computer, the app is there on my phone if I Need it. If I don't need the space, there's no

Re: Listing OCR Recognizer apps

2013-09-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
and request any clarification if necessary as the information above definitely applies to IOS 6.13, but I'm fairly confident the instructions set above will also apply to recent version of the iPhone--with a little modification if necessary. (Smile). Joseph - Original Message - From: John

Re: Features of the 5S and 5C

2013-09-14 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I'm curious as to whether Apple changed the chip in both the 5c and 5s which has been causing some people problems with streaming. On 9/14/13, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: Really? In my opinion, LTE is a huge advantage. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info

Re: Warning for Voice Dream Reader users from the developer's FaceBook page

2013-09-16 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
The article is saying that if you upgrade to IOS 7 the program won't work till the new update which has already been submitted. It is a great piece of software. On 9/16/13, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: So, are you saying not to buy voice dream reader at this time? There was

Re: updating iPhones over the air or using a computer

2013-09-16 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
So what is the advantage of updating over wifi rather than through ITunes? On 9/16/13, Lea Langley wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi, I should have made the distinction. I know that the iPhone three will not work with iOS 7. Apple was just telling me that two update an iPhone three you might

Re: IOS7 will it upgrade via wifi or iTunes

2013-09-17 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I really doubt that Apple would drop Windows support. They only provide a few gigs of space in the cloud. So if they don't have Windows support their is not a way to fill a 64GB IPhone/IPad if one is downloading their own material on to the device. On 9/17/13, Arianna englishride...@gmail.com

Re: Wondering if anyone knows of an app to listen to air traffic communications?

2013-09-17 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
It's part of the North America maps. On 9/17/13, Len Burns len.bu...@gmail.com wrote: It works well enough for me, although after IOS7 hard to know. -Len -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of michael capelle Sent: Monday,

Re: Apple's possible reason for going 64Bit

2013-09-17 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
If we as blind people use the finger print reader and it works better with 64 bit then it's totally relevant to us. As to running a 32 vs 64 bit program they are usually the same. It is dependant on what is on the computer. So if you installed a 32bit operating system then your software needs to

Re: Availability of 5s

2013-09-17 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Last year the Apple store in my area had 200 phones. Both Verizon and Att will also have them on Friday. Since your phone is still under warrantee it would be worth fixing since Apple is buying them back. On 9/17/13, Lynda Ingraham lynda.ingra...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, Has anyone seen

Re: Navigon Hawaii

2013-09-17 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Sorry the version I have includes all of North America. I didn't realize you were using different maps. On 9/17/13, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Avnish, It appears that only Navigon North America includes Hawaii. Below is a link to the app in the app store:

Re: Handwriting is here in IOS7!

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Those old people amongst us who used an Optacon should be able to remember the letters. I think that they are using printed letters rather than cursive since they areeasier to recognize. On 9/18/13, Carol Pearson carol.pearso...@googlemail.com wrote: Annie, I am also blindfrom birth and can't

Re: Handwriting is here in IOS7!

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
This is a neat feature since people won't be able to hear our passwords any time we try to enter them. On 9/18/13, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I was reading some of the content on the link provided in the following article, and I found the features of the new

Re: Handwriting is here in IOS7!

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Using a stylus is a great idea as the finger gets sweaty sometimes. They are easily available since they are still used for portable game machines. On 9/18/13, Chuck Dean chuckd...@icloud.com wrote: Hello Annie, You should also remember that a lot of people who use voice over are not

Re: question about auto updating applications in new I O S

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I know you can but am not sure yet where. On 9/18/13, Brent Harbolt bharb...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Has anyone found out if you can turn the auto ap update feature off for the new I O S? Brent -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new

Re: ios 7 is out!!

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
For whatever reason ITunes still shows that their is no new update but I was able to do it over wifi. I had the same problem with an error message. On 9/18/13, AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com wrote: My seven update took almost 58 minutes!! But it's done! And it's working fine! Patients! You need

Re: Handwriting is here in IOS7!

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I'm glad you said something about the stylus. I'll check it out though. On 9/18/13, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I think Apple is using this word in its very literal sense, and if this is indeed the case, then hand-writing is an apt term. Smile. Printing nowadays is

Re: Questions About Upgrading To The New IOS/Getting The New Iphone5S

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
You can do a full backup to your computer. When you do everything will be put back the way you had it including on the same page as before. Your contacts will also be there. Also if you lose any apps they can be redownloaded from the app store at no cost. I think the same is true for any music.

Re: updating to ios7

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I had the same error for about half an hour. Just keep trying. Their servers are really slow. I am doing my second phone through ITunes and it's taking a huge amount of time. It says 48 more hours to download but I'm sure that will speed up. This is with a 15mb download account. On 9/18/13,

Re: unlocking in ios7

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Actually the pass code always existed. You need to tap right on the button instead of anywhere like before. It's not a big deal once you get used to it. On 9/18/13, Mich mi...@eastlink.ca wrote: Hi Jed yes you can un lock it by entering a passcoad it is another methid of sequering your phone.

Re: No worries about automatic updates on apps.

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
The articles I've read stated that it would be turned on by default but rather mine was turned off. On 9/18/13, Chuck Dean chuckd...@icloud.com wrote: Hello all, on my App Store icon it said I had three updates. When I double tap to update, it asked me if I wanted to turn on automatic update.

Re: app store issue

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I saw the same problem earlier today. I think it's just that the servers are bogged down. On 9/18/13, Troy Sullivan troysulliva...@gmail.com wrote: Hi again, This relates to my previous post about not being able to update to ios7, the ap store says I have some new items but yet when I go into

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-18 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
It takes me one swipe. I like the Seri idea as well though. On 9/18/13, Chuck Dean chuckd...@icloud.com wrote: I just tried it. It actually takes 2 3 finger swipe to the right to unlock the phone. But it does work. :-) Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Sep

Re: voiceover voice

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
It needs to be reinstalled again. On 9/19/13, Thom Spittle thom3...@gmail.com wrote: Yes you do. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2013, at 8:32 AM, Paul Ferrara paul.ferr...@insightbb.com wrote: All, with the new upgrade to IOS 7, my phone has reverted back to the lower quality voice. Do I

Re: help me use ios7

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Please be more specific as to what kind of help you need or what problems you are having with it. You may want to listen to some of the podcasts on AppleVis to get some idea of the differences. On 9/18/13, gabriela fischer crazteey...@gmail.com wrote: okay i updated to the new software and its

Re: voices from siri be used in voice over on iphone4?

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Unfortunately not. On 9/19/13, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona hanksm...@hanksmith.net wrote: can the voices from siri on the 4s be used on the iphone4? if so where do I turn them on at? I can't vind it under voice over under accessibility at all. I have looked every where for it. thanks

Re: Can't get latest iTunes download started on PC

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I had the same problem and received the error message that my browser was not supported. I ended up using FireFox for the download. On 9/19/13, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Here is the Windows download link for iTunes 11.1: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ Joseph

Re: error message when trying to download ios 7

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I highly doubt that the facebook app is causing your problem. Maybe try updating using ITunes. On 9/19/13, Stacy Fuehrer precious0...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone. I assume this may just behappenign because the servers are busy, but thought I would pose the question here just to be safe. I

Re: Can't get latest iTunes download started on PC

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I tried several times in IE and only once got the error message that my browser was not compatible. As I mentioned I am using IE 10 with Jaws 15. Firefox worked the first time. I tried updating within ITunes and by using the Apple update utility but they both said that ITunes was up to date which

Re: control center and iTunes radio

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Just to clarify the last two comments, touch the clock and swipe from the bottom of the screen to the top with three fingers. On 9/19/13, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, iTunes radio is in the Music app. Its the button in the bottom left corner. To open the control centre

Re: I have tried the hand writing feature on iOS 7

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
A couple of things. To do punctuation flip 3 fingers up. Just curious what is a tick? Also I really like this feature. It didn't take me but a few seconds to get the hang of it. It may even become faster than using a keyboard over time. A stylus may also help if I can get one. On 9/19/13,

Re: Don't recommend updating to IOS 7

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I would love to e able to control which ones can and can't be turned off. On 9/19/13, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: This may be more than you want, but you could try going into Settings - General - Accessibility - VoiceOver On and setting sound effects to off. On 09/19/2013

Re: Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I can't find it. Did a search for BARD, Bard mobile, and Library of Congress. On 9/19/13, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Just thought I'd let you know the Bard Mobile app is out. I found it on my iPod touch and will track down via browser. BARD mobile Library of

Re: No iOS 7 for me :'(

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
If it helps my wife's phone is an 8gb 4 and I had to do it using ITunes. It did work though. On 9/19/13, Arianna englishride...@gmail.com wrote: That makes much more sense now. I prefer to upgrade using iTunes as well. At least with iTunes I get progress indicators and all that good stuff.

Re: control center

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
sieghard I cannot replicate your instructions to anna. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. On 9/19/13, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Anna, You don't have to double tap or swipe with 3 fingers if you practice the following: For Notification Center: Touch the time just

Re: Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
: Re: Bard Mobile is out Same here I can't find it either news search for Bard did a search for in LS the search for Barton mobile little search for Library of Congress Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2013, at 10:53 PM, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: I can't find it. Did

Re: Has anyone tried IOSS 7 on an iPhone 4

2013-09-19 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I find it works fine. On 9/19/13, Larry Lumpkin llump...@austin.rr.com wrote: I got 7 installed on our 4 with no problems but it does seem a little sluggish. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013

Re: Bard Mobile is Out

2013-09-20 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I found it down the list. It wasn't near the top. On 9/20/13, Gadget Girl geek.gadgetg...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, when I searched for it, it did not appear until I deleted the space between the two words and hit search again. BARD alone gave me some medical and game app choices. Perhaps it's

Re: control center

2013-09-20 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I've had no trouble doing it when first touching the top of the screen but can't get it to work when first tapping above the home key. On 9/20/13, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: I think that sighted folks need only swipe with one finger. Andy From: Neil Barnfather - TalkNav Sent:

Re: Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-20 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Same here I can't find it either news search for Bard did a search for in LS the search for Barton mobile little search for Library of Congress Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2013, at 10:53 PM, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: I can't find it. Did a search for BARD

Re: Which color of 5S -was- Re: IOS 7.01 update?

2013-09-20 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I was going to order a gold one but have been told it's quite ugly. People have told me it looks pink instead. On 9/20/13, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Well, there are thin, clear, inexpensive, yet protective cases out there which will help show off one's iDevice for

Re: Cool little discoveries when using handwriting on IOS7

2013-09-20 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
You can lift your finger off the screen as long as you put it back very quickly. On 9/20/13, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: HI all, I pressed Windows key letter U to shut down my phone (Windows XP reference for some reason (Smile)), and when I went to reboot, the password

Re: copying music from iTunes library to iPhone

2013-09-20 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
The answer depends on how your setup. If you chose to have all the songs in ITunes copied on to your phone then from the main ITunes screen choose file, add folder to library, tab once to select folder, and press enter. This will add any songs to your ITunes library that are not already there. If

Re: Inaccurate Reporting of Apps Store Upgrades During Release Crush was RE: app store issue

2013-09-20 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
glitch? On 9/18/13, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: I saw the same problem earlier today. I think it's just that the servers are bogged down. On 9/18/13, Troy Sullivan troysulliva...@gmail.com wrote: Hi again, This relates to my previous post about not being able to update

To IPhones on the same Account

2013-09-21 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: I hope I am explaining myself properly. I have an Apple id which has mine and my wifes phone on it. We both have different contacts. Can we both have separate ICloud accounts so that she can also store her contacts in the cloud or does she need to store them only on her phone? -- You

Re: Speaker Phone with Voiceover

2013-09-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: I've never had this problem on a 4 or 5. I'll find out about the 5s soon as mine is supposed to ship within 1/3 business days. I ordered the Silver because I was told that the Gold one looked like it was Pink. I also dropped into a Verizon store on Friday and they didn't even get any 64gb

Re: More on iOS seven

2013-09-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Pablo, I would suggest that you may want to restore your phone to it's factory settings and then restore your data and apps from a backup. It sounds like you may be having problems that others are not and either this or shutting your phone all the way and turning it bak on may help. On

Re: Siri

2013-09-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: I've had no luck with it at all. I ask it the time in a different city or some other question and it thinks I am asking it to play a specific song or artist. Maybe I also need to try choosing a different dialect since I grew up in Canada and am Greek. Not sure though. On 9/22/13, Carol

Re: two finger double tap, and what plays in bard mobile

2013-09-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
The two finger double tap will start or stop the last thing which was playing regardless of what app you are currently in. So when you start an app you need to use the play button instead. On 9/22/13, Michael Malver mmal...@gmail.com wrote: I just tried this. I switched to bard mobile, used a

Re: Weather widget and current temperature in iOS 7

2013-09-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I've always found that sometines the widget takes quite a while to update when I check it. On 9/22/13, Chuck Dean cadean...@gmail.com wrote: Here's something weird. When I go to the weather widget and check out forecasted said today's high is going to be 100°. I double tap on the widget and it

Re: Handwriting - how to get a comma

2013-09-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
One thing which I found helpful is that I purchased a stylus which works with the phone. It makes it easier if your hands are sweaty. It's lots of fun to play with. On 9/22/13, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: Once you've entered a punctuation mark, use a two finger flick to choose

Re: To IPhones on the same Account

2013-09-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
across from one device to the other. - Original Message - From: John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 3:00 AM Subject: To IPhones on the same Account Hi: I hope I am explaining myself properly. I have an Apple id which

Re: copying music from iTunes library to iPhone

2013-09-22 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Their are a couple of items which can be checked. Make sure that you are not checking all songs but rather let me choose. Then you will see a list of songs in your iTunes library. On 9/21/13, DJ Reese atlanticst...@gmail.com wrote: John: You say check the song you want to put on your iPhone

Re: Audible on Kindle? was Re: Kindell verses iBooks

2013-09-23 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: Audible is owned by Amazon. You need a separate app to listen to Audible books. It is a nice app and very accessible. On 9/23/13, Christina C. blindmaclo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I didn't know one could purchase audible books through amazon/kindle account. Do you Listen to the audible

Re: weather in notifications

2013-09-23 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: Once you use the Weather app once and give it permission to use your location you should be able to hear the temp. Some are reporting that it isn't there though. Mine works fine. On 9/23/13, Paul and Paula Jordan pau...@roadrunner.com wrote: First of all, I just updated to IOS7 on my 4S and

Re: VO skipping pages on my 4s

2013-09-23 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I am not so sure that this is a bug but rather that people have their hands on the screen to long. I am not having the same problem. On 9/23/13, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Don't forget you can always tap on the bottom left hand corner of the screen to access the

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-23 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
You can control how quickly the phone or IPod shuts downby going to settings, general, autolock and changing the length of time the phone will stay on without action before locking. I have mine set to never so don't have this problem. I'm not sure why you are having to swipe three times. Maybe

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-23 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Message - From: John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 6:34 PM Subject: Re: An easier way to unlock the phone You can control how quickly the phone or IPod shuts downby going to settings, general, autolock and changing

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-23 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
, Cara :) On Sep 23, 2013, at 6:47 PM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: I'm sorry but you didn't read carefully. I don't have to swipe 3 times. Joseph - Original Message - From: John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday

Re: Siri is not reading things

2013-09-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
If the problem began when you started using IOS 7 then maybe siri is not turned on. That's what my problem was. On 9/24/13, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: You can always simply single-finger swipe back and forth to review the screen in an effort to review what has just been

Re: Converting M4B to MP3

2013-09-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
One way to do it is to change the b to an a then use a program such as GoldWave to convert the file. On 9/24/13, Joe jsoro...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Can someone recommend an accessible means of converting M4B to MP3? Thanks in advance.--Joe -- You received this message because you are

Re: Accessibility ios 7

2013-09-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Apple had no choice but to make changes to its operating system to compete with android. When changes are made it is bound to cause some problems. Regardless of the few problems which exist with IOS7 it has some good improvements. If you've not liked the changes made each time Apple does an

Re: A T and T or Verizon wich has better voice qualty for phone calls

2013-02-13 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: I've had service with both companies. I don't find thatthe voice quality is different with either. I'd staarted with Verizon aandd went to Att because it was cheaper to use with voice and a previous phone but have come back to Verizon and have used both an IPhone 4 and now use an IPhone 5. M

Re: StandScan has just arrived! First impressions...

2013-02-16 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: How much is this product and where do you get it from? It looks like it may have potential. On 2/15/13, Sandratomkins sandratomk...@googlemail.com wrote: Hallo the list, I just received my StandScan, which is a box very similar to the ScanBox, but which vaunts better lighting.

Re: Pages

2013-02-17 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
How well does it work with speech? On 2/16/13, Jane juanitatig...@gmail.com wrote: Hello. You need to buy Numbers. I do not have the exact price--I bought it back in 2010 when I got my first iPad. Here is the iTunes link. It points to the iPhone version, but that doesn't matter.

Re: questoin for you all

2013-02-17 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I would spend the extra money and get th five. It is a lot more comfortable to hold. The extra icons on each page are also nicer. As previously mentioned the change in the connectors is a good consideration. Finally, the more memory you can afford to purchase the better off you will be. On

Voice Dream

2013-02-25 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: Yesterday I read that the app was on sale til the 24th. Since I didn't know anything about it I unfortunately didn't make the purchase. Today it's back to $9.99. Go figure 1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public

Re: Printing on papers with iphone

2013-02-25 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Some of the new HP printers such as the 8100 let you email the document to the printer. On 2/24/13, Charles Dean chuckd...@icloud.com wrote: Look for a printer that has the air print feature. With an air print printer, it is almost automatic to hook it up to your iPhone. Chuck (mobile) Pleez

Re: scorby bible app

2013-02-25 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: I'm curious as to why anyone would buy it when so many free bible aps exist? On 2/24/13, Will will.d.lo...@gmail.com wrote: can u set the app to read specific portions like mark 2 3-10? and stop when it gets to ten? On 24 Feb 2013, at 17:07, Peggy Fleischer peninnah.fleisc...@gmail.com

Re: VoiceDream.

2013-02-25 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
1.99 to 2.99 depending on the voice. On 2/25/13, anita silky...@gmail.com wrote: Hi List, How much do additional voices cost for this app? Is it just an app for reading books? I thought more options were available, but maybe not. Anita -- You received this message because you are

Tune In Radio

2013-02-28 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: An update to Tune In Radio came out today. I tested it and was able to perform a search by country, type of music, and a search. I was also able to add a couple of stations to my favorites and then go into favorites and choose one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: Announcing the Seeing Eye GPS app free preview, new 2013 Sendero products, and remote CSUN access!

2013-02-28 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Hi: The users guide doesn't say whether the maps are on the phone or not. I would like to know the answer to that as well. Also I haven't heard anything about when the app will be released. On 2/27/13, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Charles, I am not sure what part of the website

Re: Announcing the Seeing Eye GPS app free preview, new 2013 Sendero products, and remote CSUN access!

2013-02-28 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
One thing which needs mentioning is that at first only maps for North America will be available according to the companies web site. I'm looking forward to testing this product out. I hope that they provide a demo though. On 2/27/13, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: It's also worth

Re: translation app

2013-02-28 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I think that it's really meant to be used when traveling or dealing with people whose primary language is not the same as yours. On 2/27/13, RobH! bobs...@googlemail.com wrote: This all sounds wonderful, didn't know we could do so much; so what purpose, could one start to get the basics of a

Re: scorby bible app

2013-02-28 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I don't know his name but the person who reads the NIV Zondervan is also really good. It's part of Life Church. Every few months they make the NIV available for download to the phone for free. It's all a matter of preference though. On 2/25/13, Joney talk2o...@gmail.com wrote: I bought it

Re: iPhone 4S repair solutions

2013-02-28 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
My niece had the same problem with a Nano. The tech at an Apple store told me that sometimes you can get a thin piece of metal between the side and the button and unjam it. I tried it with hers but had no success. I'm presenting this because it may be worth a shot. -- You received this message

Re: Summary of Seeing Eye app presentation at CSUN

2013-03-02 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
What I'm really curious about is why APH would design an app for android when most visually impaired people use IPhones? Also I thought I read in the manual that the software has a choice of three sets of maps. On 3/2/13, RobH! bobs...@googlemail.com wrote: An easy thing to code into the app

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