Re: error message in printers and scanners preference panes

2014-03-12 Thread chris
I just went into Printers and Scanners. While I could see my printer that is currently offline no error message appeared and I could delete the printer without fuss. I now have no printers. Sorry I couldn't be of much help. Tried to see if I could duplicate your issue. Regards Chris Clap along

Re: installing the new update for the IOS on your phone using iTunes

2014-03-12 Thread chris
Chris Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof! On 12 Mar 2014, at 13:24, Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com wrote: Hi okay I thought that this time. Since there is a new update for the IOS I would like to try installing it with i Tunes instead of just using the phone. So what is the safest

Re: Tripple click for accessibility not working properly (was) Trouble opening the app switcher under 7.1

2014-03-12 Thread chris
There is a home click speed setting. Try either slow or slowest. There is also assisted touch which turned on can emulate the home button. Regards Chris Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof! On 12 Mar 2014, at 12:44, RobH! bobs...@googlemail.com wrote: This is interesting! Now

Re: is there a way to downgrade?

2014-03-13 Thread chris
lock the screen so this doesn't affect me. Regards Chris Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof! On 13 Mar 2014, at 04:50, Eileen Misrahi eileen.misr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Rebecca, Just to let you know, I haven't updated yet. Ever since I have installed MBraille, I haven't used

Re: Battery draining

2014-03-16 Thread chris
It's also in the Control Centre. Regards Chris Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof! On 16 Mar 2014, at 13:46, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need to look at the screen, I would recommend turning down screen brightness. You can find that setting

Re: Can you use iMessage on an iPhone 4s that is not an active phone?

2014-03-16 Thread chris
True but this can be changed by going to settings messages and double tap on send and receive. You can deselect the number there so only e-mail is used for iMessage. Regards Chris Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof! On 16 Mar 2014, at 11:18, Jen Colley jen.col...@shaw.ca wrote

Re: Battery draining

2014-03-17 Thread chris
accessibil...@apple.com Regards Chris Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof! On 16 Mar 2014, at 11:51, simon wong simonwo...@sympatico.ca wrote: What's the email for the accessibility team? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2014, at 7:16 AM, David Chittenden dchitten...@gmail.com

Re: updating my apple account

2015-06-03 Thread Chris
Settings iTunes and App Stores double tap on your Apple ID view Apple ID. On 03/06/2015 07:50, don bishop wrote: Hi, Can someone tell me where to go on my iphone to update my apple account? I have a new credit card and have to put in the new expiration date. I looked inthe itunes store and

Re: Apple Music goes official, free for 3 months

2015-06-09 Thread Chris
It appears to be from what I have read along with iTunes radio. For licensing purposes royalties must be paid separately per service. On 09/06/2015 08:27, 'Ming' via VIPhone wrote: How about the I tunes match? Is it still available. After the apple music released? Ming Skype: chungchiming9950

Re: Apple Music goes official, free for 3 months

2015-06-09 Thread Chris
It will be interesting how that would work. I mean, realistically they couldn't be there at the same time at the same place, or they certainly couldn't be in two different places at once. But this is the internet and so things can then become wildly unimaginable. On 09/06/2015 20:47, Terje

Re: did apple announce anything about a new appleTV?

2015-06-19 Thread Chris
No newer model was announced, hardware is rarely if at all mentioned at WWDC; they are usually reserved for a media event some time in the Fall. On 19/06/2015 19:55, Christina C. wrote: Hello, A lightening storm fried my appleTV a couple of weeks ago. :( Yes, it was on a surge protector.

Re: Apple Music goes official, free for 3 months

2015-06-15 Thread Chris
Actually you will be able to with the My Music feature. Not only can you play purchased or matched content; you can also play the over 30,000,000 songs in the Apple Music library which is really the iTunes Music Store. Going to strip the rest of this thread except the topmost reply as it

Re: [Bulk] Apple Music goes official, free for 3 months

2015-06-15 Thread Chris
You don't. When you update to iOS 8.4, you will see a brand new Music app. This is the place for Apple Music. On 15/06/2015 19:23, T L wrote: Okay what do I look for in the app store for the new Apple radio do I put in Apple radio or what because I'm not sure so I'm sure someone on here will

Re: Artist Apple Music

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
Start station generates a custom radio station based on that artist or song. Follow allows you to follow that artist on Connect. On 01/07/2015 19:27, hebertisaa...@gmail.com wrote: Have you tried this? First go to settings. Next go to music. Next go to sort albums. Then choose artist.

Re: Artist Apple Music

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
Well I do lol. On 01/07/2015 19:13, Mary Otten wrote: Start station means that Apple music will start a custom radio station like iTunes radio used to, based on the artist that you are double tapping on the more button for. That was a bad sentence, I hope you got when I was getting at. Mary

Re: Apple Music and Divorce

2015-06-30 Thread Chris
Just read the subject and am probably waffling. Sorry about that. According to the subject, if you no longer wish the divorcee to share your subscription, remove him or her from family sharing. The family plan works on that and is in fact required in order to sign up for the family plan. On

Re: Apple Music

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
iTunes Radio is dead. Apple Music Radio takes its place. Apple Music itself is in the new Music app. On 01/07/2015 15:42, Edmonds, Lucy (LARA) wrote: This might be a dumb question, but where do I find Apple Music? Is it separate from iTunes Radio? Thanks. Lucy -Original Message-

Re: iOS 8.4 with 4s

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
Even if you do, there is a new setting in the Music part of the main Settings app, show Apple Music. Of course this is on by default, but turning it off returns you to the old Music app with the addition of a radio and connect tab which everyone with an Apple ID has access to. On 01/07/2015

Re: Apple Music

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
-Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 3:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple Music iTunes Radio is dead. Apple Music Radio takes its place. Apple Music itself is in the new Music

Re: iOS 8.4 with 4s

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
Not slow here on my 4s. On 01/07/2015 11:27, Shaf wrote: Yes. It's ridiculously slow as always. That being said, if you already have iOS 8 on a 4S there's no harm upgrading. On 7/1/2015 11:03 AM, Dave wrote: hi, first of all, i am not interested in the music side of the new update. would just

Re: apple Music

2015-07-02 Thread Chris
Don't worry, the three month trial will start after you subscribed, and not just because of some introductory offer or something. After that it's $9.99/months US for a single membership and $14.99/month US for a family plan where up to six family members can share one subscription. Requires

Re: IOS 8.4 and Music app

2015-07-02 Thread Chris
Hi Laurie If you want write off list so we can talk about it and save cluttering the list. Basically the tabs all have something to do with Apple Music. For example Radio lets you listen to Beats 1 Radio as well as Apple Music radio stations. On 02/07/2015 03:42, Lori Dent wrote: Hi all,

Re: Apple Music

2015-07-02 Thread Chris
I think genre and artist stations are only available without an Apple Music subscription, hence the can't connect to station error. On 02/07/2015 05:20, Christopher Chaltain wrote: I upgraded to IOS 8.4, and I did not choose to sign up for Apple Music. There is a Radio tab, but not an iTunes

Re: Anyone figure out what liking a song does in new Apple Music

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
It tells Apple Music you want to hear more like this. On 01/07/2015 18:49, Brian Fischler wrote: Hey I thought liking a song might put that song in to some kind of master liked music playlist but have not found anything like that in Apple Music. Anyone have any clue what liking and loving

Re: Soundquality Apple Music

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
It's for US, Canada, UK, Australia, Brazil, India and over 100 more countries. On 01/07/2015 23:57, Kerri G wrote: does this apply music work in Canada or is it only for the us? Ie expect it only to be us so didn’t bother with he download! On Jul 1, 2015, at 2:07 PM, Brett

Re: Is AppleMusic 3-month free for the first 3 months after we sign in, or just for the first 3 months of AppleMusic?

2015-07-01 Thread Chris
It looks like it's good for the first three months after you sign up. But am not sure on this as, surprisingly enough, Android users who will get the app in the Fall will have to pay the $10 from the word go, even for Beats 1. On 01/07/2015 23:55, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. wrote: Hi, I'm

Re: Apple Gift Card?

2015-07-06 Thread Chris
Yes, but if the user doesn't have an ID, they can create one, then redeem the gift card instead of choosing a payment method. On 06/07/2015 04:25, Fazil wrote: Does the user have to have an apple id for using a gift-card? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

Re: Transferring Music From My Pc to My Phone Question

2015-07-06 Thread Chris
Oh, the iCloud checkbox is actually in general not sharing. On 05/07/2015 23:12, Marie wrote: Followed your directions but found no checkbox for ICloud in the sharing preferences? From: Thom Spittle Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2015 6:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Transferring

Re: UPGRADING TO iOS8.4

2015-07-06 Thread Chris
The upgrade provides bug fixes and improvements to the operating system overall. It runs good on the 4s at my end. If you want the Music app back how it was, go to settings music and turn off show Apple Music. On 06/07/2015 15:38, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone wrote: Hi all,

Re: Questions about transition from windows to a mac

2015-07-07 Thread Chris
You can use any external drive you have in your possession on both Windows and Mac. For best compatibility, format them using the Xfat file system. On 07/07/2015 07:50, Mária Orovčíková wrote: Hello list, I am just wondering is it possible tou use all the same types of external drives fwith

Re: Downloaded 8.04- not yet installed due to concerns...

2015-07-07 Thread Chris
No VoiceOver issues here, can't comment on GPS as don't use it, but haven't seen any concerns on here. On 06/07/2015 23:12, Don Cher wrote: Am especially concerned about reported Voiceover and GPS problems after update. Wondering if these issues are isolated or wide-spread. Would appreciate

Re: Update on Itunes Match

2015-08-13 Thread Chris
Hi as far as I know if the item is not in the iTunes Store, it will simply upload your own copy. If it is then a matched copy at lossless quality 256 KBPS will be made available to you. On 13/08/2015 04:33, Terje Strømberg wrote: Cool. Do you know if the album ripped from cd in apple lossless

Re: Docking iPhone and iPad all the time. Is it safe?

2015-08-02 Thread Chris
Hi when the battery is at 100%, it is disconnected electronically. This is why you see on ac power and not charging. Providing you use the battery at least once a month it should be fine. I use bluetooth speakers for my audio needs so this scenario doesn't apply to me. On 02/08/2015 19:17,

Dice World!

2015-08-04 Thread Chris
Hi all Hannah and I need a bit of help with Dice World! We are playing Farkle against each other. The problem is when it's my turn I can't do anything as all the numbers and the roll button are dimmed. The bank button isn't, but double tapping on that doesn't do anything either. I tried

Re: Air drop

2015-08-04 Thread Chris
Hi I don't use it yet and will stress why in a moment. Suffice to say it allows you to share information with devices nearby. Now here's why I don't use it. Currently only one device supports Airdrop, the iPad Mini 2. But this month I will be upgrading my iPhone from a 4s to a 5s. This will

Re: Microsoft Windows 10 review: Microsoft gets it right

2015-07-31 Thread Chris
If you're talking about Windows itself, providing you upgrade in the first year, you will never have to pay anything. If it's Window-Eyes, then I guess the cost comes down to your individual circumstances. For example if you have Window-Eyes 9.0 or 9.1, the paid and not the free version, with

Re: Who do I send suggestions to

2015-08-05 Thread Chris
accessibil...@apple.com should forward your concerns to the appropriate department. On 05/08/2015 17:59, Robert Doc wright wrote: This concerns the music app and the problem of not being able to listen to all of the music by a particular artist. I would like to see them use a similar

Re: how to make sure that my music is on ITunes match ?

2015-08-11 Thread Chris
iTunes Match is now iCloud Music Library. So providing it is enabled via a checkbox in iTunes' preferences anything you import should automatically upload to your iCloud Music Library. On 11/08/2015 03:15, 'Ming' via VIPhone wrote: hi all, I'm now tring to importing a CD to ITunes library

Re: Air drop

2015-08-04 Thread Chris
in another city. Is there a way to do this? Marie Fixed income, hell mine is broken Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2015, at 2:54 AM, Chris challswor...@icloud.com wrote: Hi I don't use it yet and will stress why in a moment. Suffice to say it allows you to share information with devices nearby

Re: app switcher announcing names and how to get rid of this

2015-08-06 Thread Chris
This is quick access to your recent or favourite contacts. If you don't want this turn show in app switcher off in Settings mail contacts and calendar. On 06/08/2015 18:05, Pinky wrote: Hi Since I have updated to IOS 8.3 when I go to the app switcher and flick left I hear people's names.

Re: Air drop

2015-08-04 Thread Chris
Hi yes, double tap the contact to open the card then double tap share contact. On 04/08/2015 21:18, Marie Lyons wrote: Can I do this right in contacts by double tapping share? How do I do it? Marie Fixed income, hell mine is broken Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2015, at 2:36 PM, Chris

Slight scare with Apple ID, but all is ok now

2015-08-08 Thread Chris
Hi all Anyone had this? I had a bit of a scare with my Apple ID. I tried to sign into the beta program. First they told me my account was locked and that I had to reset my password. I thought this can't be true, so tried to view my ID in Settings on my iPad Mini 2. This worked like a charm.

Re: Apple music stations will not play

2015-08-08 Thread Chris
Hi I really don't know, but get this sometimes on my iPad Mini 2. I do not use Apple Music on my 4s for various, personal reasons. But suffice to say a station will play one time, then won't another and vice versa. It's a mystery and all other sections of Apple Music play just fine. I put it

Re: data issue and related questions

2015-08-08 Thread Chris
Hi please turn all system services off. They are not necessary and will certainly put a drain on both your battery and cellular data. On 08/08/2015 01:32, Paul Ferrara wrote: I have 2 data questions. 1. What is system services, and should it be using half a gig of data in a 7-day period?

Re: data issue and related questions

2015-08-08 Thread Chris
Hi no it's not likely at all, I can use Alex in Airplane Mode with both wifi and bluetooth turned off. This proves Alex is really on your device and not something stored remotely and cached on your device for quick access. On 08/08/2015 07:46, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hi Paul. I doubt your data

Re: Slight scare with Apple ID, but all is ok now

2015-08-08 Thread Chris
Krasniuk wrote: Hey Chris, glad your problem was solved. I wonder if your sign in problem was because of that so-called virus error that was in one of your emails. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindrapper Facetime

Re: Making purchases from iTunes store without downloading the purchase

2015-08-09 Thread Chris
No there isn't but ironically this is possible on the Apple TV since there is no real storage on that device. On 09/08/2015 03:33, Mary Otten wrote: Is it possible to make a purchase on the iTunes store using your phone without having to purchase immediately downloaded to the phone? I know it

Re: Making purchases from iTunes store without downloading the purchase

2015-08-09 Thread Chris
would you want to purse something and not download it? Rose Combs roseco...@q.com A picture may be worth a thousand words but it takes up three times the memory! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Saturday, August 08

Re: Making purchases from iTunes store without downloading the purchase

2015-08-09 Thread Chris
Sorry, the menu bar is above not below the menu of available channels according to your country. On 09/08/2015 19:13, Chris wrote: Mary yes you can. Go to either Music, Movies or TV shows in the menu bar which is below the menu of available channels according to where you are located. Just

Re: Making purchases from iTunes store without downloading the purchase

2015-08-09 Thread Chris
: I didn't even know you could access the actual iTunes Store on the Apple TV. I admit I have never looked. I don't use the TV for iTunes at all. Go figure. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2015, at 11:21 PM, Chris challswor...@icloud.com wrote: No there isn't but ironically this is possible

Re: Want to buy an old iPhone

2015-08-12 Thread Chris
Just a thought but should this not have gone off list? You may get tons of phone calls now grin. On 12/08/2015 18:46, Shaf wrote: Yes. +442477140711 is the phone number. On 8/12/2015 6:30 PM, Conrad Bennett wrote: Do you use paypal and do you have an address to ship the phone to? And what

Re: Latest music App

2015-08-06 Thread Chris
I think home sharing for music has been temporarily disabled. It will be coming back in iOS 9 so says various sources like Mac Daily News. On 06/08/2015 04:33, Agent086b wrote: Hello all, running IOS 8.4. In the past I could use the music App for playing music stored on my iMac. I used to

Re: A Quick Word On Beta Testing

2015-10-23 Thread chris
Hi Do these podcasts also talk about software for say the Apple TV? OS X? Watch OS? Don't worry if you don't know; I can always check them out. Podcasts on Apple TV is great! On 23/10/2015 15:44, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: If you want to keep up-to-date on all that's new with Apple, I highly

Re: Mass deletion of emails from iPhone or iPad

2015-10-22 Thread chris
In any mailbox, double tap edit, double tap delete all then double tap delete all. On 21/10/2015 22:03, Alex Hall wrote: In iOS9, there's now a "delete all" button, thankfully. I don't know quite where it is because I haven't had to use it, but it's there. On Oct 21, 2015, at 16:58, Walter

Re: screen lock seems to ignore user settings

2015-10-22 Thread chris
Hi To enable low power mode go to Settings > battery and it is the first item. Only on iPhone. On 22/10/2015 17:24, 'Eleanor Roberts' via VIPhone wrote: Hi all 2 quick questions. Firstly, how do you enable low power/power-saving mode? Secondly, every time I've read an e-mail and return

Re: iOS 9.1 available

2015-10-21 Thread chris
No that's for installing. Try again later when the Apple servers aren't bombarded. On 21/10/2015 19:44, rajmund wrote: Hello, I'm not sure, but I was disappointed with 9.02, so am updating, just because I can. Although, it's not downloading. Do you have to have 50% battery before it

Re: Fourth GEN Apple TV has no Bluetooth keyboard support

2015-10-21 Thread chris
I love this not. One blog spreading false or inaccurate information, another spreading the most likely truth. Let's all try not to speculate and wait till the box is in our hands. On 21/10/2015 16:59, Rick Alfaro wrote: Very interesting, the article linked to here specifically says that BT

Re: twitter notifications

2015-10-26 Thread chris
Yes you have to turn them on individually. Also make sure tweets in the app's notification settings are on. On 26/10/2015 00:35, Jed Barton wrote: Hey guys, Alright, perhaps i'm being dumb, but i'm getting no notifications of tweets using the native twitter app when tweets come in. I ahd

Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

2015-10-26 Thread chris
, 2015, at 3:10 PM, Jeremy Gilley <j_gil...@att.net> wrote: No, I was just saying that each package with apple TV could end up racking up. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of chris Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 3:06 PM To: v

Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

2015-10-26 Thread chris
Just to add, here in the Uk we have Now TV, Sky TV without a contract. It is by far the only accessible platform for the service. The iOS app is ok but not straightforward just like the case with Netflix. With Now TV you get both live and on-demand streaming of movies and entertainment as well

Re: twitter notifications

2015-10-26 Thread chris
Going from memory, settings > your ID > notifications, where your ID is challsworth2 in my case. On 26/10/2015 11:49, Jed Barton wrote: where do you set it in the app notification settings, any idea? On 10/26/2015 3:16 AM, chris wrote: Yes you have to turn them on individually. Als

Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

2015-10-26 Thread chris
Yes but most will be billed to your iTunes account. So as long as you keep up with your credit, i.e. iTunes account balances, if you prefer to buy this way of course, then all should be fine. On 26/10/2015 18:58, Jeremy Gilley wrote: Yeah, but the question is this: How much in monthly

Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

2015-10-26 Thread chris
Actually Youtube is still available and working to my knowledge on the third generation, now entry level, model. On 26/10/2015 17:44, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Primarily it is the SIRI capable remote and the fact that the new Apple TV has access to its own app store. I also would assume that

Re: Typing on a 6S

2015-10-29 Thread chris
No he means he's having difficulties using the keyboard that comes with iOS 9. As of iOS 8 it is possible to use third party keyboards like MBraille or alternative qwerty keyboards than the stock offering. This is still the case with iOS 9. On 29/10/2015 19:49, Alan Paganelli wrote: So, does

Re: Bbc iPlayer coming to Apple Tv

2015-10-29 Thread chris
No On 29/10/2015 22:16, 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone wrote: Any ideas when? Carol P On 29/10/2015 09:19, chris wrote: http://9to5mac.com/2015/10/29/bbc-iplayer-apple-tv/ -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

Re: UK CUSTOMERS AND NEW APPLE TV

2015-10-29 Thread chris
I hope Now TV comes to the new Apple TV but am confident it will since it's available on the third gen and perhaps second gen too. I read today BBC iPlayer will be coming to the new Apple TV but no word if it's coming to the third gen. On 29/10/2015 21:42, 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone wrote:

Re: Notification Center

2015-10-24 Thread chris
No issues on either the 5s or the iPad Mini 2. On 24/10/2015 01:18, Brian Fischler wrote: Does anyone else have a lot of issues with the Notification Center freezing up and trouble flicking around when in Today view? I thought this may have been device specific on my 5S, but now am on the 6S

Re: the first itunes movie with description and the regular movie too!

2015-10-27 Thread chris
Yes it is as well as Apple TV. I believe with this setting on the audio description track will be played by default. On 27/10/2015 16:53, Christina C. wrote: That’s awesome and I hope to see lots more movies added to iTunes where it’s one movie but you can turn descriptive narration on or

Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

2015-10-26 Thread chris
Hi Yes, the new Apple TV will support Apple Music but so should the third generation model, update permitting. The new Apple TV houses an A8 64 bit processor and can be purchased with 64 GB of onboard storage. I found out today also that the new Apple TV will have 2 GB onboard RAM. On

Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

2015-10-26 Thread chris
Hmmm that's interesting if Apple or Google or whoever pulled it only months ago from second generation devices only. On 26/10/2015 18:04, MamaPeach wrote: I am using a 2nd generation Apple TV and YouTube is still working on mine. I use it every day. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday,

Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

2015-10-28 Thread chris
Best regards, Sieghard ---Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of chris Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 12:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store Actually Youtube is still available and working to my

Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

2015-10-29 Thread chris
-discontinued/ https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7029264 Best regards, Sieghard ---Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of chris Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 12:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: New Apple TV In The Apple Store

An Apple TV review

2015-10-29 Thread chris
Please share if you wish. Thank you. macdailynews.com Mossberg reviews the new Apple TV: ‘This is the one I’d buy’ – MacDailyNews “It seems like we’ve been waiting for years for Apple to reinvent the TV,” Walt Mossberg writes for Re/code. “We know that, in recent years, the company has pursued

Apple retail stores to start selling new Apple TV this Friday

2015-10-29 Thread chris
macdailynews.com Apple Retail Stores to start selling new Apple TV this Friday – MacDailyNews Oct 28, 2015 - 05:15 PM EDT — AAPL: 119.27 (+4.72, +4.12%) | NASDAQ: 5095.69 (+65.54, +1.3%) Wednesday, October 28, 2015 · 5:40 pm · 6 Comments “The new Apple TV went on pre-order via Apple’s online

Bbc iPlayer coming to Apple Tv

2015-10-29 Thread chris
http://9to5mac.com/2015/10/29/bbc-iplayer-apple-tv/ -- 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 or

Re: Voiceover not announcing time

2015-10-22 Thread chris
Yes I am and I just touch anywhere on the lock screen. No big deal. On 23/10/2015 04:18, Marissa Solaun wrote: Is anyone having the issue were voiceover will not announce the time when they press the power button to wake their phone? Any temporary workaround for this -- The following

Re: Safari to amazon app

2015-10-25 Thread chris
digital? That is all done through Safari on your phone or iPad. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Oct 25, 2015, at 12:29 PM, chris <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: Ar, so that's why I can't buy digital music from Amazon on my device! Yet I can buy physical items no problem! Thanks for the he

Re: Can someone help with recommendations on good chat groups or programs on the iphone to meet new people??

2015-10-25 Thread chris
Whatsapp although be careful if you are on a heavy group as VoiceOver doesn't behave what with the dozens of notifications etc etc. On 25/10/2015 12:13, Dana wrote: I downloaded and installed what's ap messenger but don't know how I can get added for example to the groups where blind peple are

Re: Safari to amazon app

2015-10-25 Thread chris
Ar, so that's why I can't buy digital music from Amazon on my device! Yet I can buy physical items no problem! Thanks for the heads up. On 25/10/2015 19:28, Mary Otten wrote: Unless Something has changed, you cannot buy anything from the Amazon app. The best you can do is add it to your wish

Re: accessible lotto apps?

2015-11-10 Thread chris
Isn't the official National Lottery App accessible? On 10/11/2015 14:44, goshawk on horseback wrote: hello all, are there any accessible apps that will let one play UK lotto, and euromillions? preferably ones that will let one get tickets, select numbers, and notify you when you have a win,

Re: Any good iMac lists?

2015-11-09 Thread chris
Try macvisionaries+subscr...@googlegroups.com # On 09/11/2015 16:16, Jerry White wrote: Good morning! Does anyone know of any good lists to join for iMac newbies? I am blind and am trying to learn the voice over on the iMac, and would love a list that discusses such things. Thanks!

Re: UK CUSTOMERS AND NEW APPLE TV

2015-10-30 Thread chris
No problem and to be honest I didn't think iPlayer would come to older devices but it hasn't been officially confirmed but yeah, very unlikely. On 29/10/2015 23:14, 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone wrote: Thanks, Chris. I'll watch the space! Carol P On 29/10/2015 22:07, chris wrote: I hope Now

Re: Bluetooth keyboard and Apple fourth-generation TV

2015-11-01 Thread chris
Yes so I encourage anyone who relies on a bluetooth keyboard to think twice before purchasing the new Apple TV. At least the third generation will be around for the forseeable future. On 01/11/2015 03:46, Mary Otten wrote: Oh boy! That sounds like a big step back. Hopefully, they will fix

Re: Bluetooth keyboard and Apple fourth-generation TV

2015-11-01 Thread chris
The podcast said the remote iOS app works on the new Apple TV, just not bluetooth keyboards. To be honest they will have to include it as even without VoiceOver enabled one would still have to swipe through the entire keyboard and press on the touchpad to insert. So even for a sighted user

Re: Bluetooth keyboard and Apple fourth-generation TV

2015-11-01 Thread chris
keyboards will be able to be used. -Original Message- From: chris Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2015 1:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bluetooth keyboard and Apple fourth-generation TV Yes so I encourage anyone who relies on a bluetooth keyboard to think twice before purchasing the new

Re: Bluetooth keyboard and Apple fourth-generation TV

2015-11-01 Thread chris
keyboard to work with the new Apple TV. He said the update should be out in days. FYI. Regards, Gadget Girl Sent from my Apple gadget and dictated using Siri. On Nov 1, 2015, at 1:48 AM, chris <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: Yes so I encourage anyone who relies on a bluetooth keyboard to

Re: Bluetooth keyboard and Apple fourth-generation TV

2015-11-01 Thread chris
No it's not an accessibility thing as even sighted consumers would use a bluetooth keyboard for typing just like they would on an iOS device. On 01/11/2015 16:49, Christopher Chaltain wrote: I'm not sure anyone needs to calm down. No one seems to upset over this to me. I'm not so sure it's

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

2015-10-31 Thread chris
Not by default. But if you check music in iTunes Preferences > store, anything you purchase on your phone should automatically go to your mac. On 31/10/2015 00:16, Mary Otten wrote: I think the answer to this question is probably know, but I thought I would ask anyway. I generally try to

Re: ICloud & Music

2015-11-03 Thread chris
The only way then is to purchase the music from the iTunes Store then it will become available in iCloud automatically with iTunes in the cloud. Otherwise you will have to pay for either iTunes Match or Apple Music in which they both allow you to upload and listen to your collection from the

Re: Hello all.

2015-11-04 Thread chris
Hello Samantha and welcome to the list. I hope you enjoy it here. On 05/11/2015 00:21, Samantha Ash wrote: Hello. My name is Samantha. I'm totally blind and am in the UK. I'm studying towards a degree in psychology with counselling. I also have epilepsy. I have an iPhone6, iPhone5,

Re: Is it the battery?

2015-11-05 Thread chris
If it's 2015 take it to your local Apple reseller for a free replacement. If not you can still get a replacement but you will be charged unless you took out Apple Care. On 05/11/2015 18:36, Marie Lyons wrote: My 5s keeps turning off. The first time it was in my pocket and I thought I could

Re: braille screen input

2015-11-07 Thread chris
Try recalibrating the dots. This depends on the device you are using. On 07/11/2015 12:40, Samantha Ash wrote: Hi. How do you stop braille screen input from losing focus? I'll be trying to write something, and all of a sudden, it will stop working, and end up writing garbage, and I'll have to

Re: Text messages not coming through

2015-10-31 Thread chris
While I have the beta on my iPad Mini 2, I am not able to reproduce the problem since it's on a tablet not a phone. On 31/10/2015 16:44, Jennie Facer wrote: Hi all, My phone isn't alerting me that I am getting a text message. I installed the new beta last night. Is there a way I can fix

iPad Pro

2015-10-31 Thread chris
Some information on the upcoming iPad Pro. macdailynews.com Apple’s iPad Pro release date: November 11th – MacDailyNews Oct 30, 2015 - 05:15 PM EDT — AAPL: 119.50 (-1.03, -0.85%) | NASDAQ: 5053.75 (-20.53, -0.4%) Saturday, October 31, 2015 · 11:06 am · 8 Comments “Apple plans to start selling

Re: Turning off Reachability?

2015-11-06 Thread chris
Try Settings > general > accessibility. I do not have a 6 but remember reading about it and where it is located. So if I am correct that would be a miracle! Grin. On 06/11/2015 18:37, Kim Samco wrote: Hi, Is it possible to turn off the Reachability feature? I can't seem to find it in

Re: UK CUSTOMERS AND NEW APPLE TV

2015-10-30 Thread chris
lly by one of the UK's most successful disabled entrepreneurs and established, recognised disabled spokesperson. On 29 Oct 2015, at 22.07, chris <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: I hope Now TV comes to the new Apple TV but am confident it will since it's available on the third gen and pe

Re: Changing VO voices on iPhone 6

2015-10-30 Thread chris
You need to go to Settings, then general > accessibility > VoiceOver > speech. I think the "VoiceOver" part was the bit you are missing. Also in iOS 9 you can now search for the particular setting. On 30/10/2015 17:54, Kim Samco wrote: OK. What am I missing? I can't seem to be able to

Re: Other blind fold games

2015-10-18 Thread chris
Kid Friendly Software and you can contact them right within the app. On 19/10/2015 02:31, Terri Elliott wrote: Does anyone know who the developer is for the Blindfold games and how to contact them?? I'd love it if they would come out with a Blindfold baseball game. Thanks. Terri -- The

Apple explains how Wifi Assist works

2015-10-15 Thread chris
macdailynews.com Apple explains how Wi-Fi Assist works – MacDailyNews Oct 14, 2015 - 05:15 PM EDT — AAPL: 110.21 (-1.58, -1.41%) | NASDAQ: 4782.85 (-13.76, -0.29%) Wednesday, October 14, 2015 · 5:25 pm · 12 Comments Apple has posted a support document, “About Wi-Fi Assist” which explains that

Re: passwords for apps

2015-10-15 Thread chris
Oh ok! So that's what the 1Password icon that I saw in one app does. The app in question is Just Eat, an online takeaway service. On 14/10/2015 23:14, englishride...@gmail.com wrote: There's a growing number of apps that support logging in via 1Password. Your credentials for that app have to

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