Re: Do You Save All ITunes Receipts

2014-02-26 Thread Chris H
I archive my receipts. All receipts come with a link to report a problem with the purchase, very useful especially if you want a refund because of an inaccessible app or inadvertent purchase. Regards Chris On 26/02/2014 21:55, Lynda Ingraham wrote: Hi, The subject line says it all. Do you

Re: How to use Mail on the iphone

2014-02-25 Thread Chris H
When you first open the app you have your list of messages. Double tap on one to open and read the contents. At the bottom of the screen are buttons to reply, mark, move and delete. Double tap reply button and a menu pops up with reply forward print etc. Similar buttons can also be found in

Re: Mail with iphone

2014-02-25 Thread Chris H
www.applevis.com Regards Chris On 24/02/2014 19:19, Daniel McGee wrote: Hi all, how does Apple's Mail app compare on the iPhone to the Mac using Voiceover? I know how to use it on the Mac but wondered if it differs in anyway it being on a touch screen device. If anyone know of any good

Re: How to use Mail on the iphone

2014-02-25 Thread Chris H
Here is a resource that should explain more about the Mail app. www.applevis.com Regards Chris On 25/02/2014 08:14, Chris H wrote: When you first open the app you have your list of messages. Double tap on one to open and read the contents. At the bottom of the screen are buttons to reply

Re: an app to get music,

2014-02-25 Thread Chris H
Unlikely. Apple would not allow such apps to be made available for obvious reasons I hope such as infringing copyright material. Regards Chris On 24/02/2014 00:37, Cathy wrote: I was told by my son that he has an app to get free music,. He has an android phone, so I am wondering if apple

Re: Modifying voiceover mispronounciations

2014-02-25 Thread Chris H
You cannot modify VoiceOver pronunciations on the iPhoe or any iOS device for that matter. Regards Chris On 25/02/2014 09:18, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy wrote: Is there any way to do this? Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are

Re: airplane mode

2014-02-25 Thread Chris H
Hi all well, I bought mine back in 2005 at Sight Village Birmingham. It gave up the ghost around 2011-2012. Hope this helps. Regards Chris On 25/02/2014 15:26, Garry Turkington wrote: Hi, I fly several times a month and have never had a problem using my iPhone in airplane mode. I do mostly

Re: airplane mode

2014-02-25 Thread Chris H
Please disregard replied to wrong thread. Regards Chris On 25/02/2014 15:26, Garry Turkington wrote: Hi, I fly several times a month and have never had a problem using my iPhone in airplane mode. I do mostly travel here in Europe but also had 4 flights on Delta in the USA last year. I

Re: A recorder app that saves files to drop box

2014-02-24 Thread Chris H
Has anyone tried AudioShare? It's supposed to be an app to share audio between two apps using something called Audiobus but it does have other functions one of which is a recorder. You can then upload your recordings to other apps such as Dropbox. It also has a normalize function which is on

Re: Sonos app accessibility?

2014-02-24 Thread Chris H
Can't help but am seriously thinking of going Bose due to the Solo system I might be getting for my big 30th birthday. If I love these as much as the radio the family has then it will be the Sound Link Mini next for my iOS and Mac devices. Regards Chris On 24/02/2014 17:45, Garry Turkington

Re: scanning apps

2014-02-24 Thread Chris H
Would it be worth it if I plan to just scan mail I receive in the post? Regards Chris On 25/02/2014 07:07, Eileen Misrahi wrote: Hello, I totally agree with Ann. Even though I have light perception, the accuracy of using either Prizmo or Text Grabber with the StandScan pro will give one the

Re: iOS7.0.6

2014-02-22 Thread Chris H
the majority of people don't wait for their device to die before charging it. hth Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Feb 21, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all would it be safe to charge the iPad mini mid cycle

Re: iOS7.0.6

2014-02-21 Thread Chris H
Hi all would it be safe to charge the iPad mini mid cycle? The reason is I cannot update at this time as it's below 50%. Thanks! Regards Chris On 21/02/2014 20:55, Teresa Cochran wrote: I'm downloading it now. It looks like it's an SSL security update, so I'd be surprised if there are any

Re: iOS7.0.6

2014-02-21 Thread Chris H
Yes but only on my iPhone because my iPad is below 50%. Regards Chris On 21/02/2014 20:38, isaac wrote: Sorry every one the update is iOS 7.0.6. Have you all updated to it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone

Re: Alarm Clock setting when you don't have Sire

2014-02-20 Thread Chris H
get any emergency phone calls from family if I'm on Do Not Disturb. Oh well, I really don't use the iPhone as an alarm that often, but maybe I'll find new uses for a daytime alarm. -- From: Chris H christopher...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February

Re: Alarm Clock setting when you don't have Siri

2014-02-19 Thread Chris H
Yes use Do Not Disturb. Go to Control Centre and it's in there. It's a toggle. Regards Chris On 20/02/2014 04:20, Van Lant Family wrote: Thanks for responding on this question. Setting the alarm was as easy as indicated and, much to my relief, went off at the specified time. however, I also

Re: Question about ICloud and recovery data

2014-02-18 Thread Chris H
Terry, when you set up the iPhone you should have set it up to restore from an iCloud backup. You are going to have to perform an erase all content and settings before you can do this. Nowhere on the iPhone can you restore from an iCloud backup other than during setup. So to erase all content

Re: remote keypad.

2014-02-18 Thread Chris H
Rivo? Regards Chris On 18/02/2014 22:43, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: What was the name of that remote keypad for the iPhone? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing

Re: Elements Text Editor

2014-02-17 Thread Chris H
Is there a chance you need to switch the app to full screen? You can do this via a special button usually located at the very bottom of the screen. Regards Chris On 17/02/2014 20:44, SSEric wrote: I have been using this app on my iPhone and Touch for a couple of years. I just tried it on my

Re: How to move item to the doc on iPad mini

2014-02-16 Thread Chris H
Can you help me as well I want MBraille to be moved to the dock but couldn't seem to do it. Now I do have limited dexterity so perhaps this is one gesture I cannot do easily. Any help welcome. Regards Chris On 16/02/2014 13:36, Fanus wrote: Hello list I try to move the settings item onto the

Re: Trouble connecting to wifi with 2 different iPhones

2014-02-15 Thread Chris H
Try resetting all network settings by going to settings general reset reset network settings. Do this on one or both devices and see if this helps. Regards Chris On 15/02/2014 19:31, Wayne Merritt wrote: Greetings. My wife and I are having trouble connecting to my in-law's wifi network. I

Re: Cleaner

2014-02-14 Thread Chris H
I use iClean and it's great. It's £0.69 here in the UK. Fully accessible. Regards Chris On 14/02/2014 01:08, Keith Bundy wrote: I found an app on the app store called Cleaner. It is supposed to, upon your request, clean the iPhone memory and it's cache. Has anyone used this app? If so, what

Re: Cleaner

2014-02-14 Thread Chris H
It frees up memory on the device by deleting junk. Regards Chris On 14/02/2014 08:37, Alex Stone wrote: Chris, what does it do? Sent from my iPhone On 14 Feb 2014, at 08:13, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: I use iClean and it's great. It's £0.69 here in the UK. Fully accessible

Re: Cleaner

2014-02-14 Thread Chris H
, at least not here in North America. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 12:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cleaner I use iClean and it's great. It's £0.69 here in the UK. Fully

Re: Facetime Question

2014-02-14 Thread Chris H
You can call an e-mail address associated with one's Apple Id. Regards Chris On 14/02/2014 21:43, Leprechaun wrote: Hi Guys, Is it possible to Facetime call an iPod from an iPhone? If so, if there is no number on the iPod, how can you call it? Thanks for any help. Jim. Regards. Jim.

Re: Managing home screen using iTunes?

2014-02-12 Thread Chris H
I would just do it on the phone. There's other tools but they are mostly inaccessible and require iTunes anyway. Regards Chris On 12/02/2014 07:58, Ming wrote: How about other software? Ming Skype: chungchiming9950 Chris H christopher...@gmail.com 於 2014年2月12日 下午3:52 寫道: I don't

Re: iphone 5s sound problem

2014-02-12 Thread Chris H
After the tones press your up/down volume controls on the side. Regards Chris On 12/02/2014 17:07, Jim Ruby wrote: Hi, when I use siri or dictate the tones to start speaking are very low My ring volume is just fine. How do I get them tones louder? I've made no changes that I know of to the

Re: differences

2014-02-12 Thread Chris H
Some apps are perhaps more accessible and or easy to navigate on the iPad versus the iPhone simply because of the larger real estate. This is especially true for apps concerning reading of books. As I discovered today MBraille works far superior on the iPad than the iPhone but not because of

Re: differences

2014-02-12 Thread Chris H
I know the screen is somewhat bigger on the mini versus the phone but is smaller than the regular iPad now iPad Air. Have you ever looked into this? This is why I got a mini. I didn't need the larger screen of the air but at the same time wanted a smaller iPad so the mini it was. Regards

Re: iCloud Control Panel

2014-02-12 Thread Chris H
Yes it is reasonably accessible. Regards Chris On 12/02/2014 20:46, Edward Przybylek wrote: Hi all, Is the iCloud control panel reasonably accessible? I'd rather not spend a lot of time installing it and trying to use it only to find out it's not worth the time and effort. Any advice is

Re: differences

2014-02-12 Thread Chris H
is seperate from the iPad battery delivers 2 weeks of typing and I get a lot of email before needing a charge. It takes 3 hours to fully recharge the keyboard. Alan Sent from my iPad Air On Feb 12, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: I know the screen is somewhat bigger

Re: Managing home screen using iTunes?

2014-02-11 Thread Chris H
I don't think so. You can only manage the apps stored on the iPhone and we are talking about third party not stock apps. Someone can correct me on this though. Regards Chris On 12/02/2014 04:25, Ming wrote: Hi all, Can we use iTunes to manage the iPhone's home screen such as creating a

Re: How to update IOS on original iPod touch

2014-02-10 Thread Chris H
Make it easy for yourself and restore the iPod back to factory settings. Go to settings general reset erase all content and settings. Then connect to iTunes to set it all up again. Next to update click the check for updates button and follow the instructions. Having said that you can do the

Re: Need a good solution..What's on tv?

2014-02-10 Thread Chris H
Hi all what about those in the UK what good TV apps can you recommend for preferably the iPad but am willing to try it on the iPhone as well? Regards Chris On 10/02/2014 14:07, Jordan Norregaard wrote: I love my iPad, and I loved the iPhone when i had one. It does nearly anything possible

Re: Need a good solution..What's on tv?

2014-02-10 Thread Chris H
for watching TV from around the world. Harry On 10 Feb 2014, at 16:52, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all what about those in the UK what good TV apps can you recommend for preferably the iPad but am willing to try it on the iPhone as well? Regards Chris On 10/02/2014 14:07, Jordan

Re: Alarm Clock setting when you don't have Siri

2014-02-09 Thread Chris H
Try Alarmed which is free with extras as an in-app purchase and is very accessible. Regards Chris On 10/02/2014 06:36, Van Lant Family wrote: I'm on an Iphone 4 with no Siri. Is it pretty easy to set an alarm clock (for waking up) or do you recommend a particular app? Staying at a hotel

Re: Setting up Dropbox

2014-02-08 Thread Chris H
I set up my Dropbox without sight on my iPad mini. I just flicked to page 4 and there was a sign in button. Regards Chris On 07/02/2014 23:01, Marc Sutton wrote: So far, there is still no sign-in button on page 4. Looks like i need a sighted person to get me past that initial step. Marc On

Re: answering calls?

2014-02-08 Thread Chris H
No but there might be jailbreaks to do this if you choose to go down this route. I find the two finger double tap to be of no problem at all. Regards Chris On 08/02/2014 09:16, Broxi wrote: Hi guys, I have just gotten the iPhone4S, and would like to know if there is an app to make it easier

Re: Spooky

2014-02-07 Thread Chris H
Hi check out notes in the settings app on your iPhone. Regards Chris On 07/02/2014 19:07, Robin Christopherson wrote: Dear listers Who can explain this weirdness? I recently set up my Gmail account on a Win 8 machine in Windows Live Mail (it has a nice smart setup so when you put in the

Re: Spooky

2014-02-07 Thread Chris H
is to turn on the setting which causes Notes to automatically link to your Gmail account. Alan Lemly -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 1:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re

Re: Apps on two devices

2014-02-07 Thread Chris H
On the iPod Touch go to settings iTunes and app stores and turn apps on in the automatic downloads heading. This is only for new apps; apps you bought or downloaded already still require manual transfer but one could always go to the purchased section of the updates tab of the app store to do

Re: audio archery won't start

2014-02-06 Thread Chris H
Seem to remember you have to turn VoiceOver off to play this game. Regards Chris On 06/02/2014 17:28, Paul Ferrara wrote: All, I downloaded audio archery and it will not start; all I get is a bonk noise when I flick up or down for instructions or to start the game; this happens with

Re: Using an iPhone as a recording device

2014-02-05 Thread Chris H
Recent versions of apps now require permission to use the microphone. If Dropvox asks you for this you must allow it by tapping the ok button. Regards Chris On 05/02/2014 19:52, Neal Ewers wrote: Interesting. I cannot get DropVox to recognize the internal iPhone 5 microphone. I have used

Re: Using an iPhone without a Case

2014-02-04 Thread Chris H
Hi I have dexterity issues so feel a case is necessary for me. I have a 4s and it's in a case all the time. Regards Chris On 05/02/2014 03:59, Alex Hall wrote: Cases also offer a better gripping surface. Perhaps it's just something to get used to, but I find myself constantly worrying about

Re: paper

2014-02-04 Thread Chris H
Guess what I cannot even try Paper as it's not in the UK yet so a monopoly once again. Regards Chris On 05/02/2014 01:17, Jim Ruby wrote: This is to bad, again accessability will be built in as an after thought. Wonder how long it will take for fb to improve this app? -Original

Re: Skype issue on Iphone 5.

2014-02-03 Thread Chris H
Is this to do with a recent update that supports the background app refresh feature allowing Skype to for example notify you even if the app is closed? If so you might want to turn Skype off in your background app refresh settings under settings general. Regards Chris On 03/02/2014 07:35,

Re: Can I stop some files from being backed up?

2014-02-03 Thread Chris H
On 3 Feb 2014, at 6:47 pm, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Hi go to settings iCloud and turn off photos on the iPad, on the mac go to System Preferences iCloud and uncheck photos. Regards Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post

Re: Music/Audio App

2014-02-03 Thread Chris H
Is it Beats Cloud? Regards Chris On 04/02/2014 01:19, Joe wrote: Hi, I can't remember the subject line or name of the app I'm searching for. Otherwise I would have combed through the archives. I'm looking for the app that can play music from your Box and Dropbox accounts. I didn't download it

Re: Can I stop some files from being backed up?

2014-02-02 Thread Chris H
Hi go to settings iCloud and turn off photos on the iPad, on the mac go to System Preferences iCloud and uncheck photos. Regards Chris On 03/02/2014 02:07, Agent086b wrote: Hello, can I stop photos from being backed up to either my Mac ore iCloud from an iPad? My wife has 11gig of photos on

Re: Bluetooth Problems

2014-01-31 Thread Chris H
Try a reset network settings by going to settings reset. This will clear all bluetooth settings as well. Regards Chris On 30/01/2014 22:30, Jane wrote: Last Friday, I was working with my iPad and my Braille display, when suddenly the display quit working. I turned Bluetooth off on the iPad

Re: DAB App?

2014-01-31 Thread Chris H
There isn't. All radio apps use the internet one way or another. You can try TuneIn Radio or Ootunes to name but two. Regards Chris On 31/01/2014 09:37, Broxi wrote: Hi guys, I am asking about a good DAB Radio app for the UK, Billy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: Accessible shooting games for iPhone

2014-01-31 Thread Chris H
Try Sixth Sense. Regards Chris On 31/01/2014 14:19, Stacey Robinson wrote: Does anyone know if there's an accessible shooting game for the iPhone? I'd love to see silver dollar as an IOS app. Stacey Robinson stacey...@bellsouth.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: Read this before you update Fleksy.

2014-01-31 Thread Chris H
Fleksy VO a go. Do I have to remove Fleksy first and what about paying for Fleksy VO? If you could let me know these things it would be helpful thanks. Carol P Sent from my iPhone using MBraille On 31 Jan 2014, at 07:53 am, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all i'm sticking with Fleksy

Re: looking for iPad mini case

2014-01-31 Thread Chris H
Hi Apple do the smart case so you might want to look into that. Regards Chris On 01/02/2014 06:21, Jan Stirbens wrote: Hello, I have an iPad mini, and am looking for a case. I want a case that will protect the back and also protect the screen. Any reccomendations is appreciated. Jan

Re: Blocking a number that's not in your contacts

2014-01-30 Thread Chris H
No there is a blocked feature in iOS 7. So what you do is go to the recents tab in the phone app, double tap more info next to the number, then double tap the block contact button. From then on they can't call, message or FaceTime call you. Regards Chris On 30/01/2014 11:23, Robert Doc

Re: Blocking a number that's not in your contacts

2014-01-30 Thread Chris H
Hi to check out the blocked list go to settings then either phone messages or FaceTime then double tap the blocked button. Regards Chris On 30/01/2014 12:21, Sherrie wrote: I just checked this out and it is possible. Go to your recent call list. Each number is listed twice. The second of

Re: Blocking a number that's not in your contacts

2014-01-30 Thread Chris H
Unfortunately not. Regards Chris On 30/01/2014 14:25, Stacey Robinson wrote: I just tried to block a number that showed up as No Caller ID I can't find a block button in my recent calls list. Is there a way to block a number that doesn't show up? Stacey Robinson stacey...@bellsouth.net On

Re: Portable Bluetooth Keyboard Suggestions

2014-01-30 Thread Chris H
If it's the Apple keyboard you are after then it won't charge; the batteries are user replaceable. Regards Chris On 30/01/2014 16:46, Casey wrote: Hi can you please explain more about this keyboard? Liek I know it is a portable keyboard but is it a full keyboard? Also is it nice to type on

Re: help getting rid of high quality voices

2014-01-30 Thread Chris H
Hi yes you can delete languages, it's in the languages and dialects screen, select the language and one finger flick up to delete then double tap. Regards Chris On 30/01/2014 14:01, isaac wrote: I don't think you can delete languages but you can turn on the compact voice by going to

Re: Read this before you update Fleksy.

2014-01-30 Thread Chris H
Hi all i'm sticking with Fleksy Vo and not moving anywhere beyond that so no worries there, thank you for the announcement and the recommendation, i actually and seriously hope people will give Fleksy Vo a shot rather than the update to Fleksy. Regards Chris On 31/01/2014 06:57, Chuck Dean

Re: audio players recommendations?

2014-01-29 Thread Chris H
Hi but doesn't the music player on iOS do that? All I have to do is double tap on track 1 and the entire album plays. Regards Chris On 29/01/2014 11:21, Broxi wrote: Hi guys, I am asking about an audio playing app for my iPhone4s. Mainly for playing mp3 music files, but it would be great if

Re: audio players recommendations?

2014-01-29 Thread Chris H
can delete them just as you delete emails. Hopt this helps, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:18 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: audio players recommendations

Re: audio players recommendations?

2014-01-29 Thread Chris H
: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:18 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: audio players recommendations? Hi but doesn't the music player on iOS do that? All I have to do is double tap on track 1 and the entire

Re: About itunes

2014-01-27 Thread Chris H
And dare I say Apple themselves recommend Window-Eyes for their iTunes program. Look somewhere on their website and it will tell you just that. Regards Chris On 27/01/2014 14:03, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hi, in addition, as newer versions of iTunes are released, they will only work good with

Re: taptapsy

2014-01-25 Thread Chris H
Hi don't worry, just purchase the credit again, it will not be charged to your credit card since you purchased them before, that's the beauty with the app store, once purchased they're free after that including all updates, Taptapsee being no exception. Regards Chris On 25/01/2014 08:39,

Re: Text of Notes Showing Up in Inbox

2014-01-25 Thread Chris H
Hi go to settings mail contacts and calendar double tap on the Gmail account and turn off notes. Regards Chris On 25/01/2014 17:03, Connie Skeen wrote: Hi All, My friend has an iPhone 5S running latest IOS. He has a Gmail account. Any note that he creates in the Notes app is automatically

Re: App Store wish list

2014-01-22 Thread Chris H
Hi double tap on the share button in the app's page and double tap add to wishlist. Regards Chris On 22/01/2014 17:24, david gross wrote: Sent from my iPhone How do you add an app that you searched for into the wish list? Using voice over and iPhone for S. -- You received this message

Re: Interested in people's preferences...

2014-01-20 Thread Chris H
Hi same here, i almost type like a pro now i have it on my iPad mini. Regards Chris On 20/01/2014 00:49, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy for almost everything. Here is a link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fleksy-happy-typing/id520337246?mt=8 Some people complain that you need to copy and

Re: Interested in people's preferences...

2014-01-20 Thread Chris H
Hi Maria you don't know what you're missing lol! Fleksy Vi is brilliant and am typing like a pro on both my iPhone and iPad mini especially the latter, enjoy you will love it! Regards Chris On 19/01/2014 20:14, Maria and Joe Chapman wrote: HI. I rarely use a blue tooth keyboard for the

Re: Fleksy VO New App

2014-01-19 Thread Chris H
sound intriguing fo rsure ! From: Chris H Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 12:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fleksy VO New App Hi that is ok, Fleksy may remind you of the days of predictive texting, it's a typing app that works like this. Tap anywhere on the screen where you

Re: Iphone and constant rebooting

2014-01-19 Thread Chris H
the iPhone is the solution. - Original Message - From: Chris H christopher...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 2:54 AM Subject: Re: Iphone and constant rebooting Hi not having this problem myself on my 4s or iPad mini, try restoring and setting up as a new

Re: Iphone and constant rebooting

2014-01-19 Thread Chris H
Hi no rebooting happening here on my 4s either, strange thing is it's not happening on my mini too, wondering if it's a fault with certain batches of the 5s. Regards Chris On 19/01/2014 10:52, Christopher Chaltain wrote: I'm running IOS 7.0.4 on my iPhone 4S, and I'm not seeing this

Re: Syncing contacts on 3 iDevices

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi on 7 you can use iCloud Control Panel but on xp no as this program is not compatible. Regards Chris On 17/01/2014 23:34, Mich wrote: would turning on i cloud for contacts work to transfer contacts on to the phone as well? say from a address book on windows xp or 7? from Mich. -- You

Re: twitter?

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Try changing to the paid version of Twitterrific. Mentioning this as there is a free version but apparently it's not the same app. Regards Chris On 18/01/2014 09:30, Carol anne et al wrote: Twitter doesnt work properly with vo since the latest update. Does anyone experience this trouble too?

Re: Fleksy VO New App

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi the main difference is it's more for VoiceOver users than the general public, it's also more accurate, it also brings back features not available in the original Fleksy. Regards Chris On 18/01/2014 19:00, Alan Lemly wrote: I've seen at least one message on this list and a handful on the

Re: I phone six

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi i'm with you here, while i have an 8 gb iPhone 4s i went for the maximum capacity for the iPad mini with Retina display, i like to have access to my music at all times, cannot rely on the cloud surely, just my £0.02 worth. Regards Chris On 18/01/2014 18:39, Alan Paganelli wrote: I have a

Re: iPod fifth gen and text messages

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi here is one TextMe which is free. Regards Chris On 18/01/2014 20:09, Richard Turner wrote: You can send an iMessage to another apple user with Siri. There are apps that allow you to text to non-apple phones. If you search in the app store for texting, or text messages you should find lots.

Re: Fleksy VO New App

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi that is ok, Fleksy may remind you of the days of predictive texting, it's a typing app that works like this. Tap anywhere on the screen where you think the letters are, swipe to the right with one finger to generate a word based on your pattern, if it's not right you can flick down with

Re: I phone six

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi no doubt Apple will create a phablet in line with the existing phablets that are on the market today. A phablet is a cross between a phone and a tablet. Regards Chris On 18/01/2014 19:45, Ron Pelletier wrote: Hi, Do we really want a bigger phone? We have to carry this thing all the

Re: iPod fifth gen and text messages

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi in answer to the question can all apps be used with Siri? Sort of. You can ask Siri to open an app, otherwise only dictation will be available. Regards Chris On 18/01/2014 20:29, Chris H wrote: Hi here is one TextMe which is free. Regards Chris On 18/01/2014 20:09, Richard Turner wrote

Re: Settings In E-Mail Client

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi no, Apple will not allow this sorry. Regards Chris On 19/01/2014 06:47, Bill Gallik wrote: Does anybody know if there's a way to change the default calendar app for the e-mail app? It's clear that the native calendar app is the default such app with the native e-mail client; I'm hoping

Re: Interested in people's preferences...

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi i have the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard but hardly use it now i have an iPhone 4s and iPad mini, there's so many options for me so i use at least one or all of them, including on-screen keyboard, siri, dictation, Fleksy and MBraille, more convenient than carrying two devices with you at all

Re: Iphone and constant rebooting

2014-01-18 Thread Chris H
Hi not having this problem myself on my 4s or iPad mini, try restoring and setting up as a new device, a pain in the rear but may be well worth it, alternatively take it to Apple. Regards Chris On 19/01/2014 05:19, Shawn wrote: I have a iphone 4s running ios7.04, and just this morning it

Re: dumb, but want to be sure

2014-01-17 Thread Chris H
Hi yes, VoiceOver should start after triple clicking the home button, it did on mine anyway, but don't panic if it doesn't, you can still do it the iTunes way. Regards Chris On 16/01/2014 22:56, Crystal French wrote: Hi All, I decided to take the plunge and buy an iPad Mini. It arrived

Re: Syncing contacts on 3 iDevices

2014-01-17 Thread Chris H
Hi use iCloud and only turn on contacts in iCloud under settings. Regards Chris On 17/01/2014 17:05, Donald L. Roberts wrote: I would like to avoid manually entering the same list of contacts on several iPhones, all of which are using the same apple ID. The apps however are not the same on

Re: Mail: iPad Mini, what happened?

2014-01-17 Thread Chris H
Hi no, pop3 is still available but you must choose other account so you can set it up kind of manually. Regards Chris On 17/01/2014 21:30, Crystal French wrote: Hi All, Okay, yes, Voice Over came on with the triple home click, and I got my new iPad Mini set up. More, or less. What has

Re: Speak notifications on lock screen, is not working

2014-01-15 Thread Chris H
Hi i get this on both my iPhone 4s running 7.0.4 and iPad mini running the same, think it's a bug that will hopefully be fixed for the next update to iOS, 7.1 or something like that, mind you there are focus issues in the lock screen anyway which i can replicate on both devices so this bug

Re: How to know which iPad mini

2014-01-15 Thread Chris H
Hi the iPad mini 1 runs like the iPhone 4s, the iPad mini with retina display runs like the iPad Air and iPhone 5s. Regards Chris On 15/01/2014 12:03, Fanus wrote: Hello list Apart from looking at the writing on the box, is there a way on the device to know if it is an iPad mini 1 or the new

Re: How to know which iPad mini

2014-01-15 Thread Chris H
12:28, Fanus wrote: Hi Chris I am a bit ignorant now. How does the running differ. I have an iPhone 4S and hopefully an iPad mini 2 but I can't see any difference in the running, so what exactly do you mean? Regards Fanus - Original Message - From: Chris H christopher...@gmail.com

Re: Facebook Messaging App

2014-01-15 Thread Chris H
Try IM+ Pro from Shape Services it's £6.99 in the UK. Regards Chris On 08/01/2014 06:20, Robert Vaughn wrote: I know there are a few facebook messaging apps out there but I'm wanting feedback on which is the best/most accessible. Thank you. Robert Vaughn -- You received this message

Re: Youtube

2014-01-15 Thread Chris H
Try the Youtube app from Google it's free. Regards Chris On 13/01/2014 21:57, dulce muccio weisenborn wrote: Which apps should I download for my 4s to get the most accessible youtube experience? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a

Re: apps question.

2014-01-15 Thread Chris H
Doubt it as the architecture is so new, like 3 months old or so. Regards Chris On 13/01/2014 12:27, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Gang: Are there any apps out there developed for the 64 bit processor in the iPhone 5S which would be useful for Blind folks? Thanks all over the place gang.

Re: Difficulty Entering Space Character in MBraille

2014-01-14 Thread Chris H
Hi i think it's one of those get used to it situations, i use MBraille on an iPhone 4s running 7.0.4 and can generally enter the space character with no issue, can i respectfully suggest though you update your iPhone 5 to 7.0.4? Just it's the latest update and it's at no cost so what have you

Re: Important message from Apple

2014-01-13 Thread Chris H
Hi yes, this is a phishing e-mail, Apple does not delete accounts as far as i know, my account will never be deleted since i do so much with it, including lots of purchasing! Smile. Regards Chris On 13/01/2014 15:53, Ron Pelletier wrote: Hi all, I received this morning an e-mail message

Re: the Seeing Eye GPS App

2014-01-11 Thread Chris H
Hi so what app or apps can i use to explore routes virtually? Regards Chris On 11/01/2014 20:27, Hope Paulos wrote: It isn't posdoble to explore virtually using Seeing Eye. Hope Paulos On Jan 11, 2014, at 3:17 PM, Andrew J. LaPointe alapoint...@comcast.net wrote: Are you talking about the

Re: How do I turn off special symbols in the IOS keyboard?

2014-01-11 Thread Chris H
Hi someone did respond, they said no, the only workaround is to change typing mode from touch typing to standard typing. Regards Chris On 11/01/2014 20:52, erik burggraaf wrote: Hi all, I asked about this earlier but didn't see my own message. So, I'm not sure it made it to the list. I'm

Re: correct way to open iPad mini sim tray

2014-01-10 Thread Chris H
Hi if it's like the iPhone you must put the tool all the way in, the tray should then pop open. Regards Chris On 10/01/2014 14:35, Fanus wrote: Hello list I try to open the sim tray using the tool supplied but I don't succeed. How hard must one press or what is the correct way to open the

Re: How to stop an iPad backing up photos

2014-01-10 Thread Chris H
Go to settings iCloud and turn off photo stream. Regards Chris On 10/01/2014 20:52, Agent086b wrote: Hello, I backup my wife’s iPad to my Mac. How can I stop the iPad backing up the photos on it? You may ask why I wish to do this. I already have my Wife’s photos already on my computer as it

Re: iPad mini: wi fi only, or cellular?

2014-01-08 Thread Chris H
Hi i chose the wifi only model, this will be ok for me in the long run as i have cellular service on my iPhone so why pay more? Regards Chris On 08/01/2014 19:54, Crystal French wrote: Hi All, For those of you using the iPad Mini, which one did you choose, with wi fi only, or with cellular?

Re: Seeing Eye GPS adds monthly subscription

2014-01-08 Thread Chris H
Hi no not in the UK Paypal is not an option, never has, probably never will, it sucks but there you go, i just compromize by buying gift certificates or use gift cards i receive as, well, gifts. Regards Chris On 09/01/2014 01:46, Mich wrote: well hear in Canada. I can't pay with paypal you

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