RE: the amazon basic bluetooth keyboard for android

2013-11-19 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi, I've tried using it with a Galaxy S3; some difficulty maintaining the connection and with keys not always being voiced. Cheers, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 19 November 2013 00:10

RE: the amazon basic bluetooth keyboard for android

2013-11-19 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi, I've found it excellent with iPhone. Regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lelia Struve Sent: 18 November 2013 23:22 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: the amazon basic bluetooth keyboard for android So I

RE: About iOS 7, is it really so bad? was: Apple now forcing iOS 6 holdouts to upgrade to iOS 7.

2013-10-08 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi listers, I have found it reasonable running on a 4S, but I do wish that they hadn't meddled around with Calendar and Reminders, and some buttons seem to be much more sensitive, activating almost before you've touched them. Regards, Mike -Original Message- From:

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-23 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Cara, I don't find setting the end time for an event as easy as in the IOS6 Calendar; you seem to have to keep tapping the Start time to bring up the End time, if that makes sense. All the best, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]

RE: Explanation to all of you who are confused about the iOS 7 TTS voices

2013-09-21 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Chris, I agree about Compact Daniel; he sounds rather like the high-quality Nokia voice I had on the E7. The Australian and US voices aren't too bad, and I'm sure their HQ voices would sound fine. Cheers, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Exciting news trying Braille with iOs

2013-07-09 Thread Mike Cassidy
iPhone On 8 Jul 2013, at 20:25, Mike Cassidy mike.cassidy...@gmail.com wrote: HHi Chris, I have a Braille Sense and have found it particularly good for reading Kindle or iBooks. I'm happy to use speech output, but I do like to read the written word for some books. I'm sure you'll enjoy using

Re: Exciting news trying Braille with iOs

2013-07-08 Thread Mike Cassidy
HHi Chris, I have a Braille Sense and have found it particularly good for reading Kindle or iBooks. I'm happy to use speech output, but I do like to read the written word for some books. I'm sure you'll enjoy using the display. Cheers, Mike Sent from my iPhone On 8 Jul 2013, at 16:23, Sandra

RE: Question about updating maps for Navigon.

2013-05-14 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hello listers, On a similar line, if you have bought Navigon in the UK, do you have to purchase another Navigon programme if you wish to use Navigon in the US, or can you purchase North American maps to use with your original version? Thanks for any help, Regards, Mike -Original

RE: Syncing from my phone to the PC

2013-02-16 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hello David, Does the same principle apply to syncing the calendar? Thanks and regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Chittenden Sent: 16 February 2013 20:36 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Syncing

Itunes11 and syncing calendar with Outlook

2013-01-01 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Listers, In Itunes11 I seem unable to sync my Outlook 2007 calendar with my iPhone 4S, a facility which worked perfectly well in earlier iTunes versions. Any help or thoughts welcome, and a happy new year. Thanks and regards, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Sybcing calendars in Itunes 11

2012-12-29 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hello listers, Is it still possible to sync your Outlook calendar with your iPhone using Itunes 11. It tells me that my phone will be synced from Icloud but no options are displayed regarding Outlook. Thanks for any help, Regards, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed

RE: new GPS app coming to IOS

2012-11-14 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hello, Yes, they've been in the Twilight Zone for over a year now. I liked Ovi Maps, so I hope this IOZ version will be good but more accessible than Ovi. Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristobal Sent: 14 November

RE: You can by apple products in the UK VAT free if your blind.

2012-10-16 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hello listers, I know someone who obtained their iPhone at discount, but who knows how the discount was worked? I guess it depends whom the store assistant is. The upshot is, that despite the fact that temptation might come our way, we should not fall for it; who knows who might find out.

RE: Twitter iOS6

2012-09-23 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Listers, Yes, and it's a pain; much less flexible; I've changed to Twitterrific. Regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of SCOTT VAN GORP Sent: 23 September 2012 22:22 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: IOS6 features

2012-09-22 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Listers, Dnd very useful during meetings, particularly since the mute switch doesn't mute everything. Regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neil Barnfather - TalkNav Sent: 22 September 2012 10:51 To:

Twiterrific

2012-09-22 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Listers, What are the advantages if any of upgrading to the paid version of this app. I'm quite happy to purchase for the sake of encouraging development. Thanks for help, Regards, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the

iPhone and Gmail

2012-09-17 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hello listers, Gmail doesna't seem to have the facility to delete messages from the server once downloaded. I've just started using the iPhone for email, and I can't seem to get rid of a whole load of messages that I've already read on the PC. Any help welcomed, with thanks, Regards, Mike --

Facebook

2012-09-12 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi listers, Thanks for the info about Facebook version. In my Itunes library the version is listed as v.5, but in settings on the phone it remains at 4.5x. Whilst this is not a real problem, do version designations on the phone tend not to be updated when apps are updated? Thanks and regards,

Facebook

2012-09-10 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi listers, Is Version 5 of Facebook available from App Store in the Uk. I was recently in the US and downloaded some app updates, including Facebook. In looking in the settings for Facebook, I find that the version number is still V.4X. Is this right? Thanks for any help, Regards, Mike --

RE: Pedestrian Navigation

2012-07-04 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Richard, Is this a US-only app; I couldn't find it in the UK App Store. Thanks and regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: 04 July 2012 19:45 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: Fahrenheit app

2012-06-28 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi listers, I use the Celsius version; it's helpful to know that and to be able to see the outside temperature quickly. Thanks and regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Monica Jones Sent: 28 June 2012 15:56 To:

RE: Moderator closing topic - Was Re: THINKING ABOUT A MAC!

2012-06-23 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Raul, Thanks for this; my delete finger was getting very tired. Regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos Sent: 23 June 2012 13:53 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Moderator closing topic -

Navigon

2012-06-14 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Folks, I'm wondering about purchasing Navigon, but see that its review rating is only 2 stars; is this a true reflection of the app's value, or do people find Navigon worth the expenditure? Secondly, is the navigation app in IOS6 going to be a replacement for Navigon or similar? Thanks for

RE: Apple's with us!!

2012-06-12 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi, I used to think that Apple did not care, Before Accessibility. I purchased my iPhone from an Apple store and could not have had better assistance. Regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of christopher Sent: 12

RE: itunes alternatikve

2012-05-31 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi Roul, Jailbreak is a term I have not come across before; At first it suggested unlocking the phone, but from this post of yours I now think it might be enabling iPhone to be accessed from sources other than iTunes. Thanks for your help, Regards, Mike -Original Message- From:

RE: Force rebooting of iPhone - Was Re: is it normal

2012-05-31 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi, Power and home buttons held is the official way, is it not; it would seem unwise to me to bash away repetitively at buttons in the hope that the poor phone will re-boot in despair at the insult applied to it. Regards, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: transfering contacts from nokia to iPhone?

2012-05-28 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi listers, Another way might be to copy your contacts from your Nokia to the SIM card, then import them into the iPhone in Settings on the iPhone. That worked for me. Hth, Mike From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Judy Sent: 27 May 2012

RE: Voice Book and philosophy [was Re: tried]

2012-05-26 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi listers, As with so much, preference is surely the key. In the early days of computing in the UK we used completely custom-made wordprocessors, databases etc. As accessibility to mainstream systems improved, we graduated accordingly. I will look at most apps, including Voicebook, to see if it

RE: typing on the phone

2012-05-17 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi listers, This is fascinating: How many folk type on a standard keyboard with their thumbs? I've just tried using my thumbs; I suppose with practice I could improve, but it just doesn't feel right somehow. It's a good job there isn't a correct way, and good that we can all choose our preferred

RE: a warning for anyone going to downgrade a5 devices

2012-05-12 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi listers, Why should anyone need to downgrade to 5.0? Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of alex wallis Sent: 12 May 2012 13:52 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: a warning for anyone going to downgrade a5 devices Hi

RE: aching Index Finger!

2012-05-02 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi, You may be addressing the screen rather too heavily, with a tense finger; try to let your hand relax a little more, and whilst I agree that the apps are great and addictive, do give your poor finger a break every so often. Hth, Mike Physical therapist. -Original Message- From:

RE: elusive OCR App!

2012-05-02 Thread Mike Cassidy
Hi David, No I would not be prepared to pay that amount, and I didn't buy KNF on Symbian either smile. Cheers, Mike -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Chittenden Sent: 02 May 2012 20:58 To: viphone@googlegroups.com