RE: Apple Accessibility about screen curtain and battery, was: battery draining

Hello Sieghard, Thanks for checking in on this. Would it be good then to turn screen curtain off, set brightness down to 0 and turn autobrightness off to keep that setting? Also, what about if a sighted person were to use the phone, should that setting be left on? Would one still get the same

RE: Features of the 5S and 5C

Hello Keith, Yes, from what I have read, the fingerprint feature is optional. One can activate and deactivate this at any time. Hope that helps -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. Sent: Tuesday,

read2go and IOS7

Hi, Has anyone had a chance to try read2go with IOS7? If so, are items working as expected? Thanks in advance for any responses -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com.

RE: Kindell verses iBooks

Hello Kimber, When you mentioned that the reading experience seems more natural to you do you mean with voiceover or in braille? This is a subject I am following with great interest as I will have to make a decision about one of these methods for school and wanted to get peoples' opinions on

RE: Kindell verses iBooks

. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Sep 23, 2013, at 12:26 PM, Shai shai...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Kimber, When you mentioned that the reading experience seems more natural to you do you mean with voiceover or in braille

RE: VoiceOver reporting Phone Is Locked twice

Hi, I do see this on my iphone5. Any time I lock the screen, the phone announces screen locked twice. Once right away and another a few seconds later. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Agent086b Sent: Tuesday, October 22,

RE: Text messages in lock screen

Hi Katey, Try going to your settings and notification center. Next, swipe right until you get to messages and double tap on this. There is an option in there that says show on lock screen. Turn this off and the messages should now not read there. Hope that helps From:

RE: New Iphone's 5S with questions

Hi, Check notification center/messages. In there, one can turn off options related to what is spoken about messages as well as how they would like to have their messages displayed on screen e.g an alert banner etc. If one's messages are being read aloud on the lock screen and while the phone is

RE: Hanging Up Calls

Hi, To hang up a call, you can also hold the phone to your ear and while doing so, press the sleep wake button once at the top of the phone. This will say screen locked and hang up the call. Hope that helps From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Alerts during a call?

Hi Kirsten, If VoiceOver is reading out your messages without interaction on your part, you might want to turn off message preview in settings/notifications. Although you would have to go into the messages app when you receive a message to read it, at least your message will not be reading out

Inserting add field in contacts in IOS 6.1.4

Hi, I am using an iPhone5 with IOS 6.1.4 and am having an issue when adding a field such as notes to a contact. When I go to the insert add field option and double tap the option of adding notes to a contact, I am placed in the text field where I am able to type text; however, I am unable to

Question about app for being able to view links in Facebook newsfeed with VoiceOver

Hi, Can anyone recommend an app or solution on the iPhone for being able to double tap on links and view them using VoiceOver with Facebook? I have tried to use the Facebook app with VoiceOver; however, I am finding that I am unable to double tap a link in a newsfeed status to view the article

RE: Hanging Up Calls

Hi Alan, Yes, while having the phone to your ear, pressing the lock button would disconnect the call. Hope that helps -Original Message- FROM viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 9:17 AM To:

Question about selecting a station as genre in Itunes radio with IOS 7.1

Hi, In going to the new station button in the music app on my iPhone with ios 7.1 and finding the genre that I would like to listen to and double tapping an associated station, I am unable to find the button that states add station to genre or any other button of a similar nature. I have tried

Question about selecting a station as genre in Itunes radio with IOS 7.1

Hi, I am reposting my question again in case it was missed or did not make the list. In going to the new station button in the music app on my iPhone with ios 7.1 and finding the genre that I would like to listen to and double tapping an associated station, I am unable to find the button that

RE: Question about selecting a station as genre in Itunes radio with IOS 7.1

through, flick right twice to the unlabelled button and double-tap. This starts playing the station and adds the station to My Stations. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 31 Mar 2014, at 7:47, Shai shai...@gmail.com wrote

VoiceOver loses focus when moving through next and previous stations Pandora 5.5 IOS 7.1.2

Hi all, In using version 5.5 of the Pandora app with IOS 7.1.2 I have noticed that VoiceOver loses focus in the stations tab. When I attempt to swipe left or right through my list of previous or next stations, or when trying to explore the screen to discover stations, VoiceOver either places me

Re: Blocking unwanted text messages

Hello Don, From within the message, double tap on the contact button which will be at the upper right of the screen. Next, flick right until you get to the more info button and double tap. In this dialogue, you will find a button that states block this caller. Simply double tap on this button,

Re: Adding stations into iTunes radio on the iPhone

Hello Cory, Though this is not a perfect suggestion, I have found that the only way to add a station that I had been listening to audio previews for was to perform this action using iTunes on the computer. I sent an email regarding this matter to Apple accessibility. Hopefully, it will be

Update stations list in Pandora 5.5.1

Hello all, Several weeks ago, I had sent an email to the list noting that I had an issue with the stations list losing focus when flicking left or right through Pandora. Since that time, I have been communicating with them regarding this and it turns out that the stations list is vertical.

Re: Hebrew on an iDevice

Hello Jane, At the present time, VoiceOver does not support the Hebrew language on an IOS device. On 9/7/14, Jane juanitatig...@gmail.com wrote: Do Apple products like iPads and iPods and iPhones support the Hebrew language with VoiceOver? Asking for a friend who is helping another friend

Re: Weather Bug In IOS8

Hi Gary, If Siri releases before you are finished with your request, try keeping the home button held down while you are speaking to Siri and then releasing. This will allow Siri to take in your full instruction. Hope that helps. On 9/22/14, Gary Petraccaro garypet...@gmail.com wrote: There's

IOS 8.02 and VoiceOver

Hello, Has anyone had a chance to download IOS 8.02 and if so, what VoiceOver bugs have been resolved? I was particularly waiting for the keypad and sharing issues to be addressed. Has anyone had a chance to try these out and confirm whether or not they are still present? Thanks in advance for any

Re: Touchtones getting stuck on iPhone 6+

Hello Cara, Yes, I am having this happen here also and perform the same behavior that you describe. Though this is not on an iPhone6 and is on an iPhone5s, I wanted to report that I am having the same issue. On 10/6/14, Cara Quinn caraqu...@caraquinn.com wrote: Hi All, Have looked back

Re: beginner: questions

Hello Renette, You might also try www.applevis.com, they have helpful guides, podcasts and tutorials on items that you may want to learn. On 10/2/14, renette bloem rene...@adept.co.za wrote: Hallo I got my first Iphone today. 5-S. I have the following questions and would appreciate help

Deleting characters in search field of app store and clearing search does not work on IOS 8.0.2

Hello all, I am using an iPhone5s with IOS 8.0.2. Today, when I went to the app store, I noticed that when I searched the store and pressed delete on a character that VoiceOver would not announce the character being deleted. Ultimately, I double tapped on delete and held it down thus deleting the

VoiceOver restarting and camfind IOS8.0.2

Hello, I am using VoiceOver on an iPhone5s with IOS 8.0.2. When I use the Cam Find app by instructing Siri to open it and I take the initial picture, I notice that VoiceOver restarts though the picture is still being processed. Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks in advance for any responses --

Re: Newest version Pandora

Hello, I did have a problem with swiping and losing focus in the previous version and talked with a support rep. What ended up working for me was to enable vertical navigation in the rotor settings of VoiceOver. Then, when I went into Pandora, I turned my fingers on the screen until I heard

settings app on iphone5s crashing when attempting to change mail sound IOS 8.0.2

Hello, When I attempt to go to settings/sound/new mail sound and swipe past the store option to vibration, I notice that the settings app on my iPhone5s crashes and takes me back to the home screen. Has anyone else noticed this? Thinking that it was too many apps in the switcher, I quit a few

Re: Think I found a bug with the iPhone keypad in ios 8.1

Hello Jen, Yes, I did experience this on my iPhone5s yesterday after making a few calls and also after leaving a message for someone and pressing the associated sequence of keys to review and send it. My solution for getting the tones back was to quit the phone app in the switcher and relaunch it

IOS 8.1 and opening attachments in mail

Hello all, When I open the mail app and open a message with a word attachment, I notice that I am unable to open it by double tapping on the attachment name. I also tried a double tap and hold hoping that it would open the associated attachment or produce the open in menu; however, nothing

Re: Is it time to upgrade?

Hello, Another bug that I have seen from my experience is being able to open a Word attachment in the mail app with VoiceOver. When one opens the email and double taps on the attachment, nothing seems to occur. Simlarly, when one double taps and holds to receive the open in dialogue, it is not

was Re: Is it time to upgrade? now is bug with email attachments IOS 8.1

. On Oct 23, 2014, at 6:30 PM, Shai shai...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Another bug that I have seen from my experience is being able to open a Word attachment in the mail app with VoiceOver. When one opens the email and double taps on the attachment, nothing seems to occur. Simlarly, when one

Caller ID call waiting announcement IOS 8.1

Hi all, I am using IOS 8.1 on an iPhone5s and am noticing that caller ID is not announced if one receives a call waiting call even if the speak notifications setting is turned on for VoiceOver. Before, I remember it being announced. Has anyone noticed this and found a work around? Thanks in

Re: Is there an app in the US for making Wi-Fi calls using your phone contacts?

Hello Neal, There is also an app called Line2. Though I have never used it and can not say how accessible it might be, you may want to check this one out also as I have heard good reviews on it. On 10/30/14, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote: Hi, I think T-Mobil is the only carrier

Re: EyeNote doesn't work either

Hello, Money Reader is working for me here on my iPhone5s with IOS8.1. The only app that I am presently experiencing difficulty with is EyeNote. After allowing it access to the camera, the app does not capture the denomination of the bill. I have attempted to quit the app and restart it but still

accessing photos and voice memos in iTunes12 on pc

Hello all, I am trying to access photos and voice memos that were sunk from my iPhone in iTunes12 on the pc. How do I access these? For voice memos, I checked in the voice memos playlist; however, there are no voice memos there. I know that there are voice memos since erasing them and resyncing

Re: Voice Mail

Hello Dulce, Have you attempted to restart your phone by powering down and turning it back on? I would also attempt to turn cellular data off and on through settings/cellular. If this still doesn't remedy your problem, I would call your carrier. I actually had a similar issue last week on an

Re: Problem after exiting many apps

Hello, Yes, I can confirm this issue as well on an iPhone5s with version 8.1.3. This delay seems most apparent when exiting Safari. Pressing the home button three times to toggle VoiceOver off/on seems to resolve it. On 2/6/15, gs geoffsli...@gmail.com wrote: I am having an interesting issue

Youmail app and VoiceOver

Hello all, I am considering using the Youmail app for my voicemail service and had a few questions regarding its use. 1. Is the app still accessible with VoiceOver? I know that there was a podcast conducted on it sometime ago but it is out of date now. 2. For those of you who use the service, have

Re: CNET

Hello Ming, I have seen this issue since IOS 8 and did not know where to report the issue to. On 2/12/15, 'Ming' via VIPhone viphone@googlegroups.com wrote: hi all. anyone using CNET app for reading the latest technology news? if so, anyone experience an issue. that when we go to the app. and

Google search with Safari on iPhone5s with IOS 8.1.2

Hello all, On an iPhone5s using VoiceOver with IOS 8.1.2, I notice that I am unable to flick left or right when backing out of a Google search result with a two finger scrub or pressing the back button. As a result, I need to go back to my home screen and return to Safari to perform a different

Re: Time warner apps was Comcast accessibility apps

Hello, What about apps for Time Warner cable customers? I know that there TWC Tv app was not too accessible but I'd be curious as to any other app which one has tried that might be. On 3/2/15, Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com wrote: There are several apps for Comcast Xfinity users that are mostly

Re: pandora question

Hi, Have you contacted support about this? They were very nice in assisting me with the accessibility of their app the last time I contacted them. On 2/22/15, Feliciano Godoy theblindman...@hotmail.com wrote: Not possible with the current version on iphone with voiceover. Regards,

Calling a number from iphone contacts not showing keypad when returning back to phone app IOS 8.3

Hello all, When calling a number from contacts and returning back to the home screen while the call is in progress on IOS with VoiceOver, I recall that IOS use to show the keypad and other options when returning back to the active call. However, now with IOS 8.3 and VoiceOver when I return to the

Re: Apps for Watching TV

Hi, I think that you are finding only a few channels with the Timewarner app due to the fact that you are in the live tv mode. If you explore the screen, you will find the guide tab on the right. Double tapping this should display all of the channels in portrait mode which you could flick right

Question regarding lock screen on iPad with VoiceOver IOS 8.1

Hello, A friend of mine is using IOS8.1 with VoiceOver on an iPad. He is a novice user of the device and we noticed that when he attempts to unlock the iPad either via swiping three fingers to the right on the screen or trying to find the unlock button that the screen sometimes locks. As he is

Re: 6 Plus reception?

Also, just to add to what Anna mentioned, sometimes the cell provider may also have a microcell or femtocell device which one can hook up to their Internet to have better reception. Sometimes there may also be an option for Wifi calling. On 5/17/15, Woody Anna Dresner wadres...@att.net wrote:

Re: has anyone noticed this bug and also how do you report bugs to Apple?

I haven't noticed this bug in the Amazon Music app, but I have noticed it with the music app when listening to iTunes radio with headphones. Turning off audio ducking or restarting the app seems to resolve it. On 5/19/15, Paul Ferrara paul.ferr...@twc.com wrote: All, I have noticed when playing

Re: How do you place a call on hold and answer another and where do I find those auto text messages you can send?

Hello Jen, To place a call on hold to allow you to answer another one, remove the phone from your ear and find the button near the bottom right of the screen that says hold and accept. As to the message when someone calls, yes this is possible on the iPhone by double tapping on the message button

Re: Follow-up about serious VoiceOver bug in iOS 8.4

Hello, I can confirm this bug as well; however, it just came about in IOS 8.4. It is most noticeable in the Twitter app where it seems as though tweets are being skipped. I have not noticed it in Mail. On 7/2/15, Grant grant.li...@icloud.com wrote: Thanks for the feedback. In my particular

Re: Anna's apple watch book

Hello Daniel, I am pasting the pertinent information from Anna's email that was sent to the list regarding her book which should have all the information: Watching Without Looking: A VoiceOver User's First Month with the Apple Watch. is available at http://watchingwithoutlooking.wordpress.com

Re: Find Friends / Maps

Hi, Double tapping on the more button after you have double tapped on the contact will give you the location. On 7/6/15, Shaf shafpa...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a question which I can't figure out the answer for: In Find Friends, when double tapping on a friend to view their location, you get

Question regarding the sending of an iMessage with iPhone5s IOS8.4.1

Hello, When replying to an iMessage on my iPhone5s running IOS 8.4.1, people are informing me that my messages are arriving to them from my iCloud address instead of my phone number. They do however arrive from my number on initial contact. I have went into the settings and confirmed that start

Re: Unable to Login to Bank of America via Safari

Hello Craig, I just tried to sign in to my account using Safari on an iPhone5s with IOS8.4.1 and it seems that there is trouble activating the sign in button. When I double tap this button, the exact item you mentioned in your email occurs where the page does not change. You might want to consider

Re: Talking timer/stopwatch App

Hi, The clock app on the phone does have a timer and stopwatch function. Down at the bottom of the app there are tabs for each. You could ask Siri set the time for so and so minutes and it will set it. On 7/16/15, Christina blindmaclo...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, are there any accessible ones out

Re: Touch ID

Hi Kim, A suggestion I could make might me to make an appointment with the Apple Store. Perhaps the button might need to be repaired. Another option would be to confirm that the setting for unlock this iPhone is on for finger prints. On 7/13/15, Kim Samco ksa...@me.com wrote: Looking for

Re: Pre-orders open for iOS 9 Without the Eye

Hi Rose, Another option I would try is to see whether PayPal could text you the code. On some sites I have seen a feature where if one enters their number they can get the site to text them the code which they enter into the site in lieu of needing to fill out the information on the computer.

Deleting characters deletes words when composing a message in messages app IOS9.1

Hi, When composing or replying to a message in the messages app with VoiceOver in IOS9.1 on an iPhone6s, I notice that when pressing the delete button that words are being deleted instead of individual characters. Has anyone else noticed this? If so, are there any work arounds? Thank you in

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

Hi, My understanding from discussions about this from people on the list is that this feature has been removed on the iPhone6 and higher. I just tried to end a call in this manner on my iPhone6s and it does not work here either. On 10/23/15, Dr. Harshit Jaithwar wrote: >

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

Hello Sieghard, This feature does still work on the iPhone5s and below. One would hold the phone to their ear and press the power button once to end the call. On 10/23/15, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > No, I am pretty sure this is not an option any more ever since iOS 8 came > out

Re: Tap Tap See

Hi Linda, Yes, I am having trouble with this over here also. Tap Tap See reports trouble sending image. On 11/15/15, Lynda Ingraham wrote: > Hi, > > > > Is anyone else having problems with Tap Tap See? Every time I take a > picture, I receive a message saying,

Question regarding adding a person to a text message conversation afterword with VoiceOver IOS 9.1

Hello all, I am aware that a person can be added to a text message when initially addressing it; however, I was wondering if there is a means by which one can be added into a text message with VoiceOver while the conversation is in progress? I attempted to Google this and it seems that to perform

Re: Latest ITunes with IPhone 6

Hi, Another item you might try is to have your iPhone screen unlocked if you have a passcode. In my experience, I found that iTunes would not sync despite the fact that it was set to trust my computer and Windows made the sound that my phone was recognized. I had this issue before on the 5s and

Re: Does music purchased on iTunes store on the phone automatically go to my mac?

Hello Mary, If you have automatic downloads turned on for music on your iPhone under settings/iTunes and ap store, then I would think that any music one purchases on their phone would also be synced with iTunes on the Mac when it is opened. Please correct me on this if this is not the case. On

Re: Hanging up calls

Hello Joe, On the iPhone6s, one is unable to hang up using the power button. Only on the 5s/c or earlier. On 11/4/15, Joe wrote: > Can someone please remind me how to hang up calls using the power button? > I'm on an iPhone 6S latest version of iOS, but can't get the bugger

Re: Uber

The only part of the service which one does not seem to be able to obtain a fare estimate for is the Uber Pool service. Have others found this to be the case? On 10/18/15, SSEric wrote: > You can get a fair estimate from point to point. I have found the estimate > to be

hey Siri and dialing numbers iPhone6s

Hello, When using the "hey Siri" command on the iPhone6S with VoiceOver running IOS 9.0.2, I notice that the call is dialed through the speaker and there is no means by which to revert the call to the ear piece even if placing the phone next to the ear. Although I am ok with the call being dialed

Re: problem with gmail

Hello Terrie, Do you have more than one gmail account set up in the mail app on your phone? If so, do you have them both set to fetch at a specific interval? This was my set up since I have one gmail account for home and another for school. I had these both fetching at 15 minute intervals and I

Re: problem with gmail

Hi Mark, Thank you for pointing this out. I did not even realize that gmail was having problems with its servers. I thought that this message had been because I had two accounts that were fetching on my iPhone and that the server was timing out. Now that you mentioned this, I might try fetching

Re: hey Siri and dialing numbers iPhone6s

. It is only when I use the hey Siri command to dial a call that I notice that I am unable to revert the call to the ear piece. On 10/7/15, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Shai, > > I’m running the same setup as you are, except I have the iPhone 6S Plus. If >

two finger double tap IOS 9.0.2

Hi Arnold, I have noticed the same behavior on my iPhone6s. I now use the end button as you mentioned. Hopefully, it will be fixed soon. On 10/12/15, Arnold Schmidt wrote: > For whatever the reason, on my iPhone 6, the two-finger double tap to end a > > phone call has

Re: Any resources describing how to move one's account from one computer to another one?

The entire iTunes folder should be copied. On 7/10/15, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote: Robert, did you copy the entire iTunes folder, or just the iTunes media folder? Thanks. Neal From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert Doc

Re: CELL SIGNAL SHOWS SEARCHING CONTINUOUSLY

Hi, I have seen this issue. When this occurs, I would try the following: 1. Enable and disable airplane mode found in the control center or settings. 2. Although this sounds obvious, restart your phone by pressing the sleep/wake or power button at the top of the phone until VoiceOver states power

Re: Need Help With Braille Display

Hello Carla, Yes, the pin needs to be entered on the iPhone screen. I would put it in and explore the screen to find the pair button(in my experience at the top right corner) and double tap. On 8/31/15, cd wrote: > My Braille display (Refresha Braille) got unpaired. I'm trying to

Re: app for capturing jaws keyboard commands and instructions - database? flash cards?

Hi, You could also use the notes app that is on the phone; this is pretty accessible and is not something extra that you would have to download. On 9/2/15, Jodie Hoger wrote: > Hi Peeps, > I really need to build my capacity in maximising jaws and other screen > reader

Inaccessible channel list on guide tab in version 4.1.0 of TWCtv app

Hello, Today when going to the TWC tv app version 4.1.0, on my iPhone with VoiceOver I am noticing that the channel list on the guide tab is not accessible even by exploring the screen or flicking left or right. Has anyone else noticed this and reported to Timewarner? -- The following

Automatic location detection when utilizing check in feature Facebook app for iPhone

Hi, When using the latest version of Facebook with Voiceover on my iPhone and attempting to check in, the app states that I need to enable location services in settings on the phone for it to be able to acquire a place automatically. I have went into settings/privacy/location services but I am

Re: My top iOS 9 Bugs

Hi, The setting of the Siri voices for VoiceOver was mentioned on AppleVis; however, it was also indicated that the responsiveness is quite sluggish while navigating. Have you noticed this? On 9/16/15, John Diakogeorgiou wrote: > I've been using a VaroUltra and it works

Re: Picker with voiceover

Hello Merv, I did not find an issue with using the picker in the reminders app. I was able to flick up and down the days and times. I was also able to flick up or down between AM or PM. This is on an iPhone5 using the Samantha Enhanced voice. Perhaps it could be the voice that you are using. I

Invoking caps lock with IOS9 VoiceOver

Hi, I am using an iPhone with IOS9. When I double tap the shift key on the touch screen to invoke all caps I am noticing that VoiceOver will state that the shift key is selected; however, the cap only occurs for one letter and not subsequent ones. Is this a bug in IOS9 or is there something that I

Re: Invoking caps lock with IOS9 VoiceOver

Hi Chris, Yes it is; I misspoke. Using touch typing, I did try to triple tap and VoiceOver indicates that shift is selected; however, this only capitalizes a single letter. At the present time, the only means I have found to invoke the caps lock is to find the shift and press it once then find

Re: Voice memos... how long can they be?

Hello Sieghard, Is there a way that one can pause the recording with the DropVox app? A reason that I like the Voice Memos app is that one can do this and restart the recording where it was left off. This eliminates the unnecessary chatter which shortens the length of the recording. If not, is

Re: knfb reader problems

Hello Amy, I was able to get the app to take a picture of a single document. At that time, it did not play any text and I could not close it with a two finger scrub or double tapping on the back button so I closed the app from the app switcher. Now, I am experiencing the same issue; however, for

Re: Beware, WiFi Assist

Hi Alan, You would need to monitor this of course, but I think that you would probably be ok leaving the wifi assist feature on given that it only utilizes cellular data when it sees that the wifi connection is weak. On 9/30/15, Alan Paganelli wrote: > I was

Kobo books with VoiceOver and braille display on IOS

Hello, In reading a book for school, the website that I was reading the book on informed me that I could purchase an accessible version of it from Kobo. I know that there is a Kobo app out there which I downloaded but when I previewed the book I was unable to move forward or back a page using

Re: A very long download of iOS 9.0.2

Hello Neal, For next time, if you tab through the ITunes window, JAWS should announce one item downloading. Tabbing further should display the item being downloaded and if you tab one more time the progress of the download. Although I have not updated this way in a while, this is the way I

within book search on Kindle app and Focus Blue braille display

Hi, Is there a search command for searching within a book using VoiceOver with the Kindle app and a Focus Blue display? I have not been able to find such a command through Google and I was hoping that someone could help. Thank you in advance for any responses -- The following information is

silent mode and VoiceOver on speaker phone IOS 9.0.2 and iPhone6s

Hi, When having my iPhone 6s with IOS 9.0.2 on silent mode via the rocker switch on the side, I notice that VoiceOver comes through the speaker phone or the ear piece even after the call has ended. I have attempted to restart VoiceOver by triple tapping the home button and also taking the phone

Re: Minor Bugs I have noticed in IoS 9

Hi, Another minor bug I have noticed here is that when one moves an app using the touch screen, the app just moved seems to stay in the same place even though VoiceOver announces that it is moving. In order to get the app in the right place with VoiceOver one has to move the app again and then

Re: Time doesn't show on locked screen any more after upgrade to 9.01

Hello Andrew, I too am unable to reproduce your findings with VoiceOver on an iPhone5s running IOS 9.0.1. I did have this problem once though and at the time, restarting the phone by powering it all the way off and back on resolved the issue for me. Have you tried this? I know that it might be an

Re: Fixing iCloud back up?

Hi, I am just guessing here, but have you checked your iCloud storage to see if you have enough space available? To do this, go to settings/icloud and see how much space is left. Another item I might try is to keep the screen uunlocked while you plug in the phone and perform the backup. It could

Re: FW: VoiceOver User Unable to Pause Recording

wrote: > Shai, > > I just tried doing the single finger triple tap again to pause a DropVox > recording after having success with it the other day on my iPhone 6 running > iOS 8.3. Strangely, this time the single finger triple tap did not work. It > acted just like a single

Re: iPhone classes

Hello Verlyn, If you reside in the United States (which I think you do given that you brought up taking classes at the Verizon store), you may want to check out the classes offered by your local Braille Institute. This place may have a program called Connection Point or some other name which

Re: FW: VoiceOver User Unable to Pause Recording

Hello, The pause gesture of single finger triple tap does not seem to be working for me or perhaps I am performing it incorrectly. Whenever I attempt to perform this gesture, the recording stops and the file gets uploaded to Dropbox. I am running this app on an iPhone6s with VoiceOver enabled

Question about reading email on Apple watch with VoiceOver

Hello, Today when reading an email on the Apple watch, the message had a phone number in it. Similar to IOS, VoiceOver announced the number as a link; however, VoiceOver just scrolled passed it and I could not find the number again to double tap and interact with it. At the moment I have been

Video description of movies and tv shows Apple TV fourth generation

Hi, I have video description enabled on my Apple tv fourth generation in settings and have the following questions: 1. How does one know when previewing a movie or tv show in iTunes whether that film is described? 2. Does one get access to the described content even if renting the film or show?

Re: The Top 10 Things I'd like in iOS 10

Hello Jonathan, Nice blog post. I agree with you particularly on the Siri and braille improvements. Another option I would like to see under the do not disturb is the ability to block unknown numbers. Although one can presently block a number with caller ID, it seems that a person can still call

Question about the If app for the If This Then That site VoiceOver iOS 9.3.2

Hello all, Yesterday, I created an account with the ifttt (If this then that) website on the computer and attempted to download their app for iOs. After downloading it and opening the app, I tapped on the sign in button which asked for my user name or email. I double tapped on the text field to

Re: recording apps

Hi, There is also the native Voice Memos app. You could use this to record and upload the files to Dropbox. The files are recorded as m4a if that makes any difference. As far as I know, there is no time limit on the recording. On 6/8/16, Gordon wrote: > coming over from

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