Re: Off-Topic: Article: A cure for blindness

2019-07-22 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
- Original Message - From: M. Taylor To: viphone@googlegroups.com CC: Date: Monday, 15 July 2019 1.21 am Subject: Off-Topic: Article: A cure for blindness > > > Hello Everyone, > > A list member sent the following article to me requesting that it be posted > to the group despite

Re: ONE PASSWORD

2018-05-21 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I'm still setting up mine but friends use it all the time so I'd have thought it will work - but I don't know for definite. Carol P - Original Message - From: englishride...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com CC: Date: 21/05/2018 7.17 am Subject: Re: ONE PASSWORD > > >

Re: OT a question about tivo

2017-10-02 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi. As a matter of interest, in case I decide to stay with Virgin, which Tivo box are you actually using and is this the latest one? Is there anything that doesn't work well or that someone would want to know before making a decision to go that route? Thanks for any answers on this! I'm keeping

Re: RENAMING PICTURES

2016-06-08 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Richard, That's OK with me, but I do notice that sometimes the description doesn't appear until you open up the photo, which (if you're just looking for one) is a bit inconvenient. What do you think? Carol P, sent from Braille Sense - Original Message - From: Richard Turner

Re: The final chapter, was: The story continues... Long lost iPhone 6S has finally resurfaced after snow melt

2016-04-23 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I'm delighted at this news and do wonder what Apple will say to this adventure! Yes, be sure you let them know!:) I hope that either the screen just starts working again or that you're able to replace it very soon. Meantime, we're so pleased to hear the news!:) Carol P - Original

Re: Voice Dream Reader 4.0, an early overview

2016-03-12 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi Richard, I'm very keen to hear your podcast but the URL written is strange and ends with HTML. Could you kindly send it again as I don't now have your original message on this subject? THANKS and I look forward so much to hearing it! I dabble a bit with the Reader and know it has a lot

Re: WORKFLOW

2016-01-10 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Thanks, Alan. Will get it tomorrow!:) - Original Message - From: Alan Lemly To: viphone@googlegroups.com CC: Date: Sunday, 10 January 2016 9.18 pm Subject: RE: WORKFLOW > > > The Workflow app which won the AppleVis Golden Apple award for best iOS app > of 2015

Re: UK CUSTOMERS AND NEW APPLE TV

2015-10-30 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Yes, I hate being without the audio description these days!:) It's not just a case of having got used to it but everything moves so much faster these days so that, without it, you lose much more than you used to. Carol P - Original Message - From: Neil Barnfather--TalkNav

Re: Downloading From Youtube, Preferably In mp3?

2015-10-04 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi Candy, I remember meeting you ... OK, I fancy trying this converter app, but where does it store the music? Carol P - Original Message - From: candyrl...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2015 6:10 PM Subject: Re: Downloading From

Re: Question about the viewing of mail on an iPad

2015-10-04 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
What about having a separate POP account to receive your messages from school, then you can do what you will with them? Carol P - Original Message - From: "Rajmund" To: Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2015 10:37 PM Subject: Re: Question

ARE YOU THE USER HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SPEAKER AND HEADPHONES?

2015-10-04 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi, If you're the user who lost his music when removing the headphones and couldn't get it back without a reboot, or something like that ... First, I apologise that I'm not responding to the thread, but I've already trashed it ... and I can't even remember who wrote ... hence this

Re: HOW TO SEARCH FOR UNREAD MESSAGES IN MAIL BOXES

2015-10-02 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi Sieghard, Thanks so much for your explanation. I'm not quite there yet ... How do you tell which mail boxes are on and off, please as they don't actually say "On/Off" to me. Also, do you have to turn in-boxes off before you can turn on the box you want to display? Sorry, but it's not

Re: HOW TO SEARCH FOR UNREAD MESSAGES IN MAIL BOXES

2015-10-02 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi Sieghard, Thanks so much for your explanation. I'm not quite there yet ... How do you tell which mail boxes are on and off, please as they don't actually say "On/Off" to me. Also, do you have to turn in-boxes off before you can turn on the box you want to display? Sorry, but it's not

Re: Bluetooth Keyboard Recommendations.

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Oh, so there is a new keyboard? I saw the one for the iPad, but is this for any i device, Jonathan? Carol P - Original Message - From: Jonathan Mosen To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 9:18 PM Subject: Re: Bluetooth Keyboard Recommendations.

Re: Flying Ruler it works

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
: 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 3:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Flying Ruler it works How accurate do you think it is? Carol P - Original Message - From: Dan Beaver To: viphone@googlegroups.com

MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi all, Because of circumstances beyond my control and that I cannot use iTunes to set up my new phone, I need to be clear about which option I should go for, bearing in mind I could either set up as new or whatever the other option is, presumably. I do have Cloud items backed up (with my

Re: HELP WITH NEW 6S AND LIGHTNING CHARGER!

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
our computer to charge your phone. Hope that gets you past your difficulty. Enjoy your new phone. On 9/25/15, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Please can you explain what I'm looking for with regard to the lightning charger and how it works,

Re: Bluetooth Keyboard Problem (was: what does every one like about the new update to ios901?)

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Accessibility told me was to toggle the screen curtain, as odd a suggestion at it sounds. If that doesn't help, lock then unlock the phone. On Sep 24, 2015, at 14:09, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Be sure to send that comment to Accessa

Re: MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
. John Diakogeorgiou On Sep 25, 2015, at 12:21 PM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hi all, Because of circumstances beyond my control and that I cannot use iTunes to set up my new phone, I need to be clear about which option I sho

HELP WITH NEW 6S AND LIGHTNING CHARGER!

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Please can you explain what I'm looking for with regard to the lightning charger and how it works, as I've never had one before. Phone is slowly losing battery ... Thanks, as always! Carol P -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. If you have any

Re: MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 25, 2015, at 9:26 AM, John Diakogeorgiou <jdiakoge2...@gmail.com> wrote: I plan to restore from iCloud. You will get everything back. John Diakogeorgiou On Sep 25, 2015, at 12:21 PM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googleg

Re: MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
, PLEASE! What's wrong with your USB to AC adapter? Thanks, Ari On Sep 25, 2015, at 11:14 AM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Got it and all sortede now. Backup worked fine and all my settings were also right. You'l

Re: Flying Ruler it works

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
How accurate do you think it is? Carol P - Original Message - From: Dan Beaver To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 7:57 PM Subject: Flying Ruler it works Hi, For anyone who has the need to measure things or distances this app works. It

Re: MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
On Sep 25, 2015, at 12:27 PM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: OK, so which option is that as I set up this phone? Carol P - Original Message - From: John Diakogeorgiou To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Bluetooth Keyboard Problem (was: what does every one like about the new update to ios901?)

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Be sure to send that comment to Accessability because it's obviously quite a messy loop where things can and do go wrong. Carol P - Original Message - From: Chris

Re: Facetime Is Missing

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
OK, it's probably there still. This happened to me in Version 8. Ask Siri to go to Facetime and see if you get it. If you do then that probably means that it's hidden between two others somewhere. Try to back out and see where that takes you, but remember you may not see it. It could also

Re: HELP WITH NEW 6S AND LIGHTNING CHARGER!

2015-09-25 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
imply plug the USB end of the cable into a usb port on your computer to charge your phone. Hope that gets you past your difficulty. Enjoy your new phone. On 9/25/15, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Please can you explain what I'm looking for with reg

Re: AmazonBasics bluetooth keyboard

2015-09-24 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
uetooth keyboard i actually had not tried it with iOS 9, but it worked great with 8.4.1. I did try forgetting the device and even rebooting the phone, no luck. Good thing I've gotten really good with mBraille. Richard On Sep 23, 2015, at 7:45 PM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <

6S TOMORROW - A FEW QUESTIONS

2015-09-24 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi all, Three questions, if I may: 1Has anyone seen how much charging time the 6S is going to take before use? 2If I haven't already got my sim, can I still set up and get past the phone bit till later? and 3. Has anyone seen anything about what buttons are where on the 6S? Thanks

Re: NEW EDITING FEATURE - LOVE IT!

2015-09-24 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
t from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2015, at 3:16 AM, christopher hallsworth <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: I love it also! Used it for real the first time today as part of sending an article to another list. Worked like a charm. On 22 Sep 2015, at 22:35, 'carol.pearso...@googlem

Re: 6S TOMORROW - A FEW QUESTIONS

2015-09-24 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
, September 24, 2015 11:43 AM Subject: Re: 6S TOMORROW - A FEW QUESTIONS It looks exactly like the 6. It should take about two hours to charge. Also, the sim should already Bebe in the phone. John Diakogeorgiou On Sep 24, 2015, at 6:25 AM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone

Re: Line breaks in SMS messages using a braille keyboard

2015-09-24 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Try space+E or dot 8+space. HTH: Carol P - Original Message - From: David Renstrom To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:09 PM Subject: Line breaks in SMS messages using a braille keyboard Hi, Has anyone found a way to make line

Re: Ios9 no longer reports number of Messages in thread

2015-09-24 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I was using my 4S with 9.1 today and had threading on. (I don't veryh often do this as I really just prefer to read and deal with ...) When I reached the thread, I had to double tap on the first message to be read. At that point I learned how many messages there were in the thread. On

Re: 6S TOMORROW - A FEW QUESTIONS

2015-09-24 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
, the sim should already Bebe in the phone. John Diakogeorgiou On Sep 24, 2015, at 6:25 AM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hi all, Three questions, if I may: 1Has anyone seen how much chargin

Re: Bluetooth Keyboard Problem (was: what does every one like about the new update to ios901?)

2015-09-24 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Be sure to send that comment to Accessability because it's obviously quite a messy loop where things can and do go wrong. Carol P - Original Message - From: Chris Smart To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: accessibil...@apple.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 5:42 PM

Re: Sending texts using the Iphone 5 using a bluetooth keyboard.

2015-09-23 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
ne 5 using a bluetooth keyboard. I hhad to forget the bluetooth keyboard and pair it again and turn the iphone on and then I was able to type again with the keyboard. Terri Sent from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2015, at 5:20 AM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com>

Re: HELP - WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN ...

2015-09-23 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I noticed, OK! It did eventually start, thanks, but took longer than I thought it should. It's an old 4S though and more recently hasn't always spoken when rebooting after updates and my husband has had to call it to check if it's working. This has usually worked, but it didn't tonight -

Re: Sending texts using the Iphone 5 using a bluetooth keyboard.

2015-09-23 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
al Message - From: "'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone" <viphone@googlegroups.com> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 8:11 PM Subject: Re: Sending texts using the Iphone 5 using a bluetooth keyboard. Glad it worked for you. See, it really

HELP - WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN ...

2015-09-23 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi all, I've done the small update to iOS9.1, but the phone has now been sitting here updating for 25 minutes. What do I do if nothing happens? Carol P What do I do now? -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: Sending texts using the Iphone 5 using a bluetooth keyboard.

2015-09-23 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Sorry, what did you try! Your post is no longer at the bottom of this message ... Carol P - Original Message - From: "Terri Elliott" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 11:39 PM Subject: Re: Sending texts using the Iphone 5

Re: iCloud backup

2015-09-23 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Another question springs from that one: Which apps should we check to enable iCloud backup? If in doubt I check mine, but am not always sure which to go for. I guess the GPS apps that save PO

Re: AmazonBasics bluetooth keyboard

2015-09-23 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Did it work with 9.0? In any case, I think it's worth forgetting the device and pairing once again. ... Carol P - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 2:58 AM Subject: AmazonBasics

Re: Sending texts using the Iphone 5 using a bluetooth keyboard.

2015-09-22 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Well, I know I've said this a fair few times now ... but it really worked for me. Try deleting the current pairing you havef with this keyboard on your 5 and re-pairing. Carol P - Original Message - From: "Terri Elliott" To:

Re: iCloud backup

2015-09-22 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Another question springs from that one: Which apps should we check to enable iCloud backup? If in doubt I check mine, but am not always sure which to go for. I guess the GPS apps that save POIs may be included ... or maybe not ... Anyway, if anyone uses ones that definitely backup to iCloud,

Re: My apple Bluetooth keyboard works in iOS 9

2015-09-22 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Don't forget, if it doesn't work properly in all areas, consider re-pairing, as I suggested in a previous mail to you. It really did work for me when I wasn't able to write in edit fields. Carol P - Original Message - From: Rose Combs To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: Dictation, Facebook, and unwanted chatter from voiceover while dictating

2015-09-22 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Actually, I think this was the case in earlier versions. I tend to write in smallish chunks at a time, to give myself thinking time and (hopefully) make less errors. Carol P - Original Message - From: Steve To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 8:41

NEW EDITING FEATURE - LOVE IT!

2015-09-22 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I have to say that I love the new editing feature and, for this alone, it's well worth the upgrade, if you can put up with the bugs so far mentioned ... I must say, though, that it took me a while to realise that you expanded the selection by words or lines (instead of letters) by flicking

Re: My apple Bluetooth keyboard works in iOS 9

2015-09-22 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Rose, Have you tried re-pairing it. This means you first have to forget the pairing you already have, by tapping on that option. It worked for me when my keyboard wasn't working properly and after upgrading to iOS Version 9. Carol P - Original Message - From: Rose Combs To:

Re: iOS9 and Fantastical

2015-09-21 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
, 2015, at 2:24 PM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hi all, If anyone has upgraded to iOS 9 and uses Fantastical, can you confirm whether it's working for you when you go to create a new event? I can select new event and go to

Re: Email losing focus when dictating in iOS 9

2015-09-21 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Nancy, Yeah, the text boxes sometimes seem to work differently. I had a situation the other day where my position was spoken as being somewhere in the text and the only way I could get to the end was by moving the cursor. This wasn't too much of a bother and I need to do some more editing

Re: is app data included in the iCloud backup

2015-09-21 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Yeah, that would be interesting to know. After all, when you upgrade over the air everything (usually) comes back absolutely sorted as you left it, though I know for some upgrades (if you have the space) it's not necessary that the information is removed, so perhaps that's why! Anyone

Re: Question about passcode and answering phone calls

2015-09-21 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Do you have to set up a password then to get into that area to do Touch ID? (Is this a failsafe method so you can get in if/when the Touch ID doesn't work)? Carol P Carol P - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent:

Re: Question about passcode and answering phone calls

2015-09-21 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
t; To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 4:55 PM Subject: Re: Question about passcode and answering phone calls Yes because if you need to reboot your phone you must enter the password the first time. On 9/21/15, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <

Re: Problem with App store

2015-09-21 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Think there have been some problems with some apps being removed from Store (over here in the UK anyway) because they were struck by a virus. It's, apparently, more of the Chinese ones ... Carol P - Original Message - From: r...@q.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

SOLVED MY KEYBOARD PROBLEM - AT LEAST FOR NOW!

2015-09-20 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi all, I want to report that I have managed to solve the keyboard problem (at least with the Apple keyboard and, well, for the moment) and explain something which may help others. When I'd upgraded, I found the keyboard was still paired so didn't re-pair it. However, it wouldn't write into

Re: question about downgrading if I upgrade to IOS 9?

2015-09-20 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi Dacia, The time is very short and you may have missed it by now. I determined to go up to 9 and stay there, bearing in mind all the bugs that have been talked about, because I'm finding ways around and don't have a vital necessity to use the iPhone when out and about, which can fail,

iOS9 and Fantastical

2015-09-20 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi all, If anyone has upgraded to iOS 9 and uses Fantastical, can you confirm whether it's working for you when you go to create a new event? I can select new event and go to write it in, but then I can't read the screen at all so can't write it in the edit box. However, if I add the event

Re: My husbands for S

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I didn't find that button on my 4S for ages either and, in the end, it was a sort of fluke. I'm not even sure what I did so couldn't really practice again. I do remember flicking, maybe left or right, once I'd got to the end of the last page of the "Learn more" document, but I'm afraid I

Re: Slow speech with voices other than Alex

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
My English speech is definitely faster than before. Carol P - Original Message - From: "Mary Otten" To: ; Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 4:00 AM Subject: Slow speech with voices other than Alex I

Re: Another Cool Thing About iOS 9

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Chris, You're right here, but I tried this yesterday in Settings and got an interesting thing. It brought up the Braille settings for the BrailleTouch app, which I still have in my 4S and use it occasionally. Carol P - Original Message - From: "christopher hallsworth"

ANOTHER USEFUL FEATURE - AT LAST - ACCESS TO iCLOUD DRIVE!

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I've just discovered that you can now view your iCloud drive in iOS 9 and can have it put on your Home screen if you wish. It all appears to work for me, with a 4S and I was able to find a couple of files that could be deleted. You do get a warning that deleting such files will remove them

Re: Screen protector for your new iPhone with force touch or 3-D touch

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Sieghard, I find it much easier to get off dirt from the screen protector than the glass and also find (don't know why) that the protector doesn't pick up so many little marks. Hope that answers your question, without being able to explain why this appears to be so to me. Carol P -

Re: New unwanted dictation behavior

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I haven't noticed that one yet with my 4S, but Siri is certainly slower in responding to my wanting to dictate. I've also asked a couple of questions and, as before, she's just found something on the web for me to see, which is not really what I appreciate when in a hurry; so I'm not madly

Re: What happened to the apps list in iTunes 12.2.0.145?

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Neal, I think Ari's original point was that he can't actually work out which apps are which and check/uncheck accordingly. Can you help with that one? We may all need to know ... Carol P - Original Message - From: "Neal Ewers" To:

Re: Another Cool Thing About iOS 9

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Yes, I've used it and like it. Carol P - Original Message - From: "Shawn Krasniuk" To: Cc: ; Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 6:07 AM Subject: Another Cool Thing About

Re: IOS 9 and big brotherly attitude of Apple

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
We haven't got the News app either in the UK, unless we set language to US. I don't want to do that so will do without as there are plenty of other sources for the news for the moment. Carol P - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: Upgrading to Ios9 with the iPhone 6

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
If you use a bluetooth keyboard and depend on it for regular input, I'd steer clear. I haven't been able to get mine to work reliably yet. However, I have a couple more things to try over the weekend. One is that, although it seemed to still be paired, I might just abandon that pairing and

Re: Power saving mode

2015-09-19 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Anyone know if, once put Power Saving Mode on, you then have to manually turn it off once you charge the unit, or does that happen automatically? Carol P - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015

Re: iCloud backup?

2015-09-18 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I had the same problem and think mine may have started before the upgrade as my iCloud backup kept disappearing from availability, or showing at all. I could only think that I'd reset my WiFi connections but hadn't got round to re-writing my original phone name back into the About section.

Re: Invoking caps lock with IOS9 VoiceOver

2015-09-18 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Thanks. Will have to practise. ... I will. Would much prefer the old way! Anyone else feel the same? Carol P - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 6:18 PM Subject: RE: Invoking caps lock with IOS9

Re: Screen protector for your new iPhone with force touch or 3-D touch

2015-09-18 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Well, I'll be thinking about getting one. I found that sometimes, even though I try always to have clean hands, I'd get bits of dirt/dust on the screen which just got worse until I rubbed it gently away with an antistatic cloth. I therefore went back to using a screen protector with my 4S

Re: Inability to type with bluetooth keyboard in iOS9?

2015-09-18 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi Chris, I decided to update my 4S, knowing the pitfalls, because I wanted to get in on the "bugs" and try to force some kind of immediate, total effort on the Accessability Team to fix these keyboard issues, and any others I find! My Apple keyboard is behaving like yours, just not writing in

Re: Invoking caps lock with IOS9 VoiceOver

2015-09-18 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I've never been able to do this gesture. Please, someone, refresh me about how to do it! Looks like I've just got to now! Carol P - Original Message - From: Tom Rash To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 3:43 PM Subject: RE: Invoking caps lock

Re: Update Question

2015-09-17 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
ne@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 11:48 PM Subject: Re: Update Question you have to feel around the screen for it. swiping doesn't work. Dave. -Original Message- From: 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 201

Re: Submitting App Crash Reports

2015-09-17 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
OK, so how does it work? Carol P - Original Message - From: christopher hallsworth To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:34 AM Subject: Re: Submitting App Crash Reports Yes! Text selection is awesome! I smiled from ear to ear when I saw that all the way back

Re: My top iOS 9 Bugs

2015-09-17 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
That bluetooth keyboard problem stems back into IOS8. It drove me mad till I discovered you could reload Voice-Over. Now it's even worse, by sounds of things. ... Yes, everyone, tell Apple this isn't good enough for those of us not good at typing on the phone! I will do likewise as soon as

Re: Inability to type with bluetooth keyboard in iOS9?

2015-09-17 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I think it's so bad because I for one reported keyboard issues in IOS8 a number of times, which went largely unsolved, apart from being able to take out Voice-Over and all would be OK when you restarted it. I had particular problems using Apple's own keyboarde too! Carol P - Original

Re: movingpps with braille display

2015-09-17 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
This will be a useful one, when I can try it Anyone know if there are other additional (or changed) commands when using a Braille display? Is there an up-to-date list anywhere? Carol P - Original Message - From: "christopher hallsworth" To: "Viphone"

Re: Submitting App Crash Reports

2015-09-17 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
do the usual things such as copy or even get the definition of the selected text. Enjoy! Chris On 17 Sep 2015, at 10:53, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: OK, so how does it work? Carol P - Original Message -

Re: Inability to type with bluetooth keyboard in iOS9?

2015-09-17 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Suppose you could try leaving Voice-Over off and type, then turn it on to read if you wish. Let us know if that works. It's not ideal, but some of us could manage it OK if pushed ... Carol P - Original Message - From: "'Eleanor Roberts' via VIPhone" To:

Re: movingpps with braille display

2015-09-17 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
iphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 10:12 PM Subject: Re: movingpps with braille display Here is another one. Space with dots 1-5-6, simulate two finger double tap to answer/hang up a call, play/pause audio etc. Chris On 17 Sep 2015, at 21:59, 'carol.pearso...@googl

Re: Turning on voiceover on a new iPhone using iTunes

2015-09-16 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
So, what else does that backup store/restore? What about music? Carol P - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:17 PM Subject: RE: Turning on voiceover on a new iPhone using iTunes If you

Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE

2015-09-16 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
PM Subject: Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE Actually no. You only need a password if you use a password to turn on your phone. If not, you can just choose encrypted update in ITunes. On 9/15/15, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Am I correct

Re: Update Question

2015-09-16 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
I couldn't find a download and install button either, no matter what I did. I can only hope that it was because of a jam and that things will resolve tomorrow, or whenever I decide now to upgrade. Perhaps someone can confirm where I should find that button? I even looked at the list of

Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE

2015-09-15 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
ubject: Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE If you use ITunes it will ask you for yur password. Just type it on the phone. On 9/15/15, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: I've never done an encripted backup before. Can anyone run through the steps,

Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE

2015-09-15 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
at that? Mary Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2015, at 3:26 PM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hi all, I just want to make sure I know the best way to set up things when I get my new phone, so please bear with me while I describe

Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE

2015-09-15 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
x. You can also choose which apps you want on which phone. I am running two IPhones and three IPads this way. Hope this helps. On 9/15/15, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Thanks, Mark. I thought that I was safe by changing the name and it's good

Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE

2015-09-15 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Thanks, Mark. I thought that I was safe by changing the name and it's good to have it confirmed. Think I'll try to go that route, though my laptop isn't handling iTunes very well. Incidentally, I noticed a new version today. Is it a case of, "Not broke, don't fix it" or is the latest a

Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE

2015-09-15 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
from iTunes. This will not do anything for the music I don't think. But it should give me all of my apps and data that are backed up and keep my folder structure. So I hope anyway. Mary Sent from my iPad On Sep 14, 2015, at 3:56 PM, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viph

Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE

2015-09-15 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
ay, September 15, 2015 3:42 PM Subject: Re: WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE Mary doing this will also get your music back. On 9/15/15, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: Sounds a good plan, Mary. Think I'll do some house cleaning on this 4S al

WHEN I SET UP MY NEW PHONE

2015-09-14 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi all, I just want to make sure I know the best way to set up things when I get my new phone, so please bear with me while I describe what I want to achieve: I have a phone already and this will continue to be used mainly in playing music, already transferred from my iTunes account. (Some of

Re: Apple Online Store goes offline ahead of iPhone 6s/Plus pre-orders – MacDailyNews - Welcome Home

2015-09-12 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Got mine ordered! Carol P - Original Message - From: christopher hallsworth To: Viphone Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 8:52 AM Subject: Apple Online Store goes offline ahead of iPhone 6s/Plus pre-orders – MacDailyNews - Welcome Home This serves as a reminder that

Re: Please, I would like to know more about external batteries

2015-09-11 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
So, could you just clarify how these work. Once you've charged up the charger and used it with your phone, how many more times can you repeat this process? Carol P - Original Message - From: "Alan Lemly" To: Sent: Thursday, September

Re: Please, I would like to know more about external batteries

2015-09-11 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Sorry, perhaps I haven't explained myself. I understood the fact that a battery charge would do one or two complete charges of your phone. What I was asking was how many times you can charge the charger itself, thus giving 1-2 further charges of your phone? Sorry if I wasn't clear enough

Re: Please, I would like to know more about external batteries

2015-09-11 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Great. That's what I thought would be the case and it's good to have it confirmed! Carol P - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 9:05 AM Subject: RE: Please, I would like to know more about

Re: Unable to update apps since updating iOS

2015-09-11 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Just asking another question about this ... Is the name you give your phone (so not the default) only used when you're working with iTunes or would you have to reset it before getting info back over the air from iCloud, for example? Carol P - Original Message - From: "Sieghard

WORKFLOW APP

2015-09-06 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi all, I still haven't really understood the concept here yet or got an idea of what the Workflow app is actually achieving for everyone out there so, anyone care to enlighten me a little further, please? Does it basically use other apps to get work done? Examples of use would be interesting

BRAILLING WITH THE ONBOARD BRAILLE KEYBOARD AND/OR mBRAILLE

2015-09-03 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Hi all, I'm still using my faithful 4S, but don't think it will go much further as things are getting quite sluggish now. In fact, I have noticed over recent upgrades that it's been more and more difficult - and now sometimes impossible - for me to position my fingers correctly (as the IOS

Re: facebook not dispalying in date order

2015-09-01 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
Anyone else found that you have to keep going to "More" in the Facebook app to get more than just a few items showing? I actually find this very tedious and think, if we accept it as VI users, we're again slowing ourselves down when it comes to dealing efficiently and quickly with our

Re: Smart Beetle 14 cells refreshable Braille display

2015-08-22 Thread 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone
On 15 Aug 2015, at 20:05, 'carol.pearso...@googlemail.com' via VIPhone viphone@googlegroups.com wrote: Hi Andrew, Thanks so much for doing the test for me. I wasn't surprised by your results because we have Braille Sense machines here and had experienced this lag. There are two reasons why I

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