using punctuation and other features in dictating on iOS

hello everyone, Last year I found a podcast that demonstrated dictation on the iphone. It explained punctuation, going to a new paragraph, and many things that I was unaware of. I have searched high and low for this podcast. I searched applevis with no luck. Does anyone else remember this

Re: YouTube to MP3 converter that can save to dropbox

http://convert2mp3.net/en/ This will allow you to save to dropbox. It is not an app, but, I put it on my home screen, and it works like a charm. If anyone needs any help in using it, let me know. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 19, 2017, at 1:33 PM, Jed Barton wrote: > >

Re: Connect your iCloud account to Alexa if you can

Mary, I tried all day yesterday with no luck. Last night I had a sighted person who is quite techy to do it for me. I was not at home so I couldn't test Alexa until I got home. She is able to tell me if I have any events on a specific date, but, when I tell her to create an event, she says

Re: OT question on AT U-verse

My husband and I have just switched to u-verse about two weeks ago. I was not aware of the remote app, but, I have the u-verse app and I find it pretty accessible. You can read the guide with voice over, set the dvr to record and play, and you can also listen to certain stations on the app

Disabling private browsing

Hello everyone, Could someone please tell me how to disable private browsing on my iPhone? I am using an iPhone 6 running IOS 10.3. Thanks. Candy Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Bluetooth keyboard with num pad

Hello everyone, I know that there is a bluetooth keyboard that has a numpad and can be paired with a number of devices at one time. I can not remember the name or brand. If someone would be so kind as to refresh my memory, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Candy

Re: IOS 10.3 and Caller ID

I have Verizon and I have had no problem since the update. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 5, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > wrote: > > I don't know, but new carrier settings from Verizon were downloaded to my > iPhone 7 last evening. > >

Re: Hulu TV App

Monica, I use the hulu app on a daily basis and love it. I never ever watch anything on tv. I listen to everything on my phone. Between, hulu, netflix, amazon prime, and the blind mice mart descriptive videos, I have plenty to look at. However, my husband is fully sighted and watches tv.

How to delete songs from my apple music library

Hello everyone, I have just re-subscribed to apple music. This is the first time I have used it since the ios ten update. For some reason, I can not figure out how to delete songs that are downloaded to my phone. I swipe and it says delete, but, nothing happens. Any help iw appreciated.

Re: Arranging Favorites in Phone App

Ralph, I have not been able to reorder my favorites in the phone app since IOS 10. I think in one of the updates, after 10, it worked and then when another update came, it was broken again. If anyone is able to make it work, I would appreciate knowing how. I used it fine before IOS 10.

Re: deleting favorites on tune in app

David, about a year ago tune and had a big update. I have never been able to delete a favorite since then. Someone else may have other answers, but I have had no luck in at least a year. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2017, at 5:37 PM, david gross wrote: > > > i am

Re: Fleksy

Michael, what is the difference between flecksy and flecksy V O? I seem to remember downloading Flecksy at one time, but, not really learning how to use it. I am always looking for better and faster ways to text and type on the iPhone. I use m braille, I use dictate, but, as you say,

Re: Fleksy

Michael, I have the old Flecksy V O app, but, I know it is not in the app store any more. This makes me think that it is probably not being developed any more. I never had much luck with the regular flecksy app, but, I do sometimes use the Flecksy V O app. Candy Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: Fleksy goHi list. I saw a post from someone else who found their version of Fleksy vO just like me. I was wondering if since it is not in the app store anymore is there a way to share the program.

I had deleted the flecksy VO app a while back. Then I tried to get it back. I downloaded it from my purchased apps, but, it wouldn't work. Last night, after reading these posts, I tried again. It is now working like a charm. I am so glad you all brought this up. I use dictate, mbraille,

Re: Braille Easy Keyboard

Sieghart, all I was typing were apostrophes. Have no idea what I was doing wrong. I will wait for the applevis podcast. I will let you know if I figure it out. Candy Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 15, 2016, at 9:39 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > I also tried this and

Re: Purchasing an iPhone and not having a Sim card

Mary,I have an old iPhone 5s that I use as a tablet. It belonged to my niece. She has att and I have verizon. I can not use it for making calls unless they are facetime calls, but, I can do everything else with it. That is, of course, as long as I am on wiFi. Hope this answers your

Re: The My Verizon App, Major Problems

I was unable to get past the video. My sighted husband had to do it for me. Once it is done, you won't have a problem any more. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Jed Barton wrote: > > i see no page adjuster > >> On 7/24/2016 1:14 PM, Daniel Miller

Re: Looking for a keyboard that can pair to multiple devices

Jenny, are you saying that you can switch from your ipad to your iPhone using the same keyboard? I am interested in finding a keyboard that could do it. Right now, I have one paired to each device. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2016, at 2:40 PM, Jennie Facer

Re: Disabling voice mail on Verizon iPhone

Hello mark, I wish to disable voice mail because I just prefer to look at my missed calls log. Sometimes I don't wish to call certain people back, and if they can't leave a message I don't feel so obligated. I called Verizon and as far as they can tell me, it can't be done with the iPhone.

Re: heavy bug in fb app update

I was unable to get it to work at first, but, if I double tap and hold and then quickly release my finger after a second it seems to work. I was holding my finger down too long. Sent from my iPhone > On May 18, 2016, at 9:51 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > A double tap

Wifi calling

Hello everyone, I have a question about wiFi calling with verizon. I activated it in settings. I put in my location. The phone setting says that it is on, but, supposedly it is supposed to show up in the status bar, and voice over doesn't announce anything about wiFi calling being on. I

Re: Questions about braille display for iPhone

Rich, thanks for all of your help. I am sort of leaning toward the focus 14. I am going to do some more reading tomorrow. Thanks so much. Candy Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 14, 2015, at 9:41 PM, Paul Richard McGann wrote: > > candy, > > there are good braille

Re: how to answer a call

Chip, I have tried answering the phone with voice over turned off, and have never been able to find a reliable method. If you should find one, let me know. Sometimes when I am out with friends or if my sighted husband happens to look at my phone and turns voice over off, usually they forget

Re: sending and receiving text messages on a second device

Siegard, I tried what you said, but that didn't work. Finally I started from scratch. I restored the phone and was unable, at first, to send and receive text messages from my 5 s. When I went to settings, then send and receive, it let me sellect two emails where I could receive i messages,

sending and receiving text messages on a second device

Hello everyone, I am using a 5s as a second device and want to receive and send text messages as I do on my six. I had everything working fine for a few days, and, now all of a sudden, the text messages are only coming through on my six. I went to phone and tried to enable forwarding messages

Re: How to deal with call waiting.

Matthew, I find the easiest way is to use a blue tooth. On every headset I have, I can just press the button, and go back and fourth from call to call. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2015, at 6:36 PM, Matthew Bullis wrote: > > OK, so I can't test this now, and

Re: using an iPhone only as a devicee

Sieghard, I am able to receive calls on my iPhone 5 s, but, not able to make them unless it is a facetime call. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 2, 2015, at 12:13 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Hi Mary, > > You can make calls with other devices, e.g. an older iPhone without

Re: using an iPhone only as a devicee

Sieghard, thanks for trying to help. Both of my phones say the same thing, make and receive calls. One is a 6 verizon phone, which is my network. The 5s belonged to my brother and was on ATT, but, of course is now deactivated. I am able to answer calls just fine with it. Well, it isn't

Re: using an iPhone only as a devicee

Alex, thanks so much for the explanation. I really appreciate your taking the time to explain it to me. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 1, 2015, at 8:05 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > Sounds like call forwarding is enabled. When you get a call on the 6, it > causes any other

using an iPhone only as a devicee

Hello everyone, I have a 5 s which I am using only as a device while i use my iPhone 6 as my phone. I have Verizon as my carrier, but, this 5 s is an ATT phone. When I receive a telephone call, both phones ring. I assume this is some type of WiFi call, but, I can not make a call from the 5

Re: Netflicks on the iPhone with VoiceOver?

Jim, I am pretty successful in using netflix on the iPhone. Let me say this, there are problems, but so far, I have been able ato work around them. I mostly watch television series, and that was a little difficult until my sighted husband and I came up with a work around. That isn't to say,

Waze navigation app

Hello everyone, This weekend my husband and I did a good bit of traveling and we wanted to use the waze app. I would like to delete the history of places that we went to, and can't figure out how to do it. Actually, for directions, I prefer the google app, but, the weather was bad and we

Re: deleting a post from facebook

Candie, I tried your suggestion for deleting posts in facebook. It worked like a charm. Thanks so much. Candy Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 16, 2015, at 4:25 PM, Candie Doy wrote: > > Hello. > > As far as I can see, you haven’t gotten an answer to your

Re: deleting a post from facebook

Candie, thank you so so much for taking the time to answer my question. I just saw it, and I am getting ready to go to work. I will definitely try it as soon as I can. Thanks again. Candy Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 16, 2015, at 4:25 PM, Candie Doy wrote: >

deleting a post from facebook

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me to delete a post that I posted on my timeline. I made a couple of typos and would like to edit or delete it. I have an iPhone 6 running ios9.02. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the

Re: ios 9.0.2 and MBraille

am using m braille to compose this e-mail with no problem at all. I have an iPhone 6 running ios 9.02. Candy Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 12, 2015, at 7:33 PM, Paul and Paula Jordan > wrote: > > Hi, all. I have a question for those of you who use MBraille I’m

Re: Apps nicer on iPhone than iPad and vice versa?

I can not comment on individual apps but, I definitely prefer the iPhone. I play with my husband's iPad, and I find the screen too big, and he just has the iPad mini. I am much more comfortable on the iPhone screen. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2015, at 1:09 PM, chris

Re: questions about playing music in voice dream reader

Gary, I know how to create the music folder in my dropbox, but, I have never zipped files with the IPhone. What is the best and most accessible app to use? I assume I first create the folder in my dropbox. Then I zip the folder with the app that you will tell me about, Then I go to voice

Re: ooTunes

i don't know of any podcasts or user guides, but, I will be happy to help you with the app. What are your questions? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2015, at 9:47 PM, John Snowling wrote: > > Hi Everyone. > > I recently got ooTunes to listen to the hockey from here

Re: ooTunes

There are many ways you can search. If you know the name of the station that you want, you can type it into the search bar. If you want a particular game or team, you may be able to locate them by typing the name into the search bar. Another way is to brouse. When you browse, you can look for

questions about playing music in voice dream reader

Sent from my iPhoneHello everyone, I have added some music to my voice dream reader because it is easy for me to pause, rewind, forward. I am a musician and need to do this at times in order to learn the music. My question is this, is there any way to make the songs play, one after

cloud beats app

Hello everyone, I am using the cloudbeats app on my iphone to play my music that I have in dropbox. I am not fond of iTunes so I am doing it this way. Can anyone tell me how to add songs to offline listening. There is an option for listening offline, but, I can't figure out how to get the

Re: Downloading From Youtube, Preferably In mp3?

This is the link to the converter app in the app store. iConverter Pro - Convert Video to Audio by Yul Fyuse Nishi Duolingo Ikea https://appsto.re/us/2D407.i Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2015, at 11:59 AM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > wrote: > > Can you please

Re: Downloading From Youtube, Preferably In mp3?

I use the converter app. It works like a charm. It does not format in mp3, but formats in M4A. Basically, that is the successor to mp3. If you download the app, and need some help, contact me offlist. Candy Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2015, at 12:17 AM, Fazil

fantastical calendar app becomming inaccessible

Hello everyone, This morning I tried to create an event with the fantastical calendar app, and it appeared totally unaccessible. I have used it many times before with great success, but, not for a while. When I tapped on create an event, my screen will speak nothing. Am I doing something

Re: New unwanted dictation behavior

Actually, I hadnn't had that problem up until today. I turned my phone off, and then back on, then everything was fine. I am using an iPhone 6. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2015, at 4:47 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > I have read that iOS 9 doesn't weigh in with the

Re: Drop Box and music

If you put the songs in your dropbox, then add the ones you want to play offline to your favorites. Then when they are in your favorites, you are not using WiFi or data. They are in your phone. Remember however, then you have to have space in your phone for those in your favorites. Sent

Re: Drop Box and music

Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2015, at 11:25 PM, R Van Lant wrote: > > Before I start loading music files onto my phone, is there a reason you are > using Dropbox over loading them through ITunes? Just curious as a novice.My > reason for using dropbox instead of

Re: Bluetooth earpiece and dictation or using Siri

Mary, I would venture to say that it is the fault of your ear piece. I have the Bose ear piece, and the Bose bluetooth headphones, and use them with Siri and dictation with good success. Let me say this. If there is a good bit of background noise, it might take a little longer. It certainly

Re: Drop Box and music

I use dropbox for all of my music. Download the app called cloudbeats. It costs a couple of dollars, I don't remember exactly how much, but, this will definitely accomplish what you want. After you download it, if you have any questions, contact me off list. I will be glad to help you. This

Re: Can not update to latest version

Terri, don't feel like the loan ranger. The same thing happened to me this update and last. The only way I was able to update was to have my sighted husband get it started. If you have a sighted person, just have them press the download button, and then you will be good to go. I have never