Re: google latitude?

2012-09-05 Thread Srikanth Kanuri
it is pointing the actual location on the map but Voiceover does not read it. On 9/2/12, Jeff Bishop j...@jeffbishop.com wrote: Are you seeing the actual address of the contact when you check on their location? When I tried it this was not the case. -Original Message- From:

Re: Delivering Access Podcast: DropVox And The App Switcher

2012-09-05 Thread Fanus
Hello Scott I tried to download your podcast on Dropvox but when I click on the link I get an error saying error on page. What is the correct link please? Regards Fanus - Original Message - From: Mary Ellen Sanchez sanchez.maryel...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday,

Re: Muxic is an App Worth Checking Out

2012-09-05 Thread David Morton
I'm not entirely sure what's causing the sluggishness. I never noticed it myself, but then again, I'm not a VoiceOver user. What I can tell you guys, is that there's a TON of things going on audio-wise behind the scenes in the app. Not only is it validating timing for crossfade, but it's

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Russ Kiehne
Unfortunately, Stanza won't convert xml files. -Original Message- From: Cristobal Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 12:17 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices? Stanza for PC can do the trick. I haven't tried batch conversion

Re: Delivering Access Podcast: DropVox And The App Switcher

2012-09-05 Thread VaShaun Jones
We are working on making this the best podcast experience possible for our potential listeners and when we found a glitch in the system we worked to get it corrected. Now that that's been solved we've found others. I will be posting this one to youtube by the weekend and will post a link or you

Fwd: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I'm writing to you all to get opinions, reason for joining the list again. Begin forwarded message: From: Kawal Gucukoglu kawa...@me.com Date: 4 September 2012 10:17:10 PM GMT+01:00 To: macvisionaries macvisionar...@googlegroups.com Subject: A Skype Query on the I Phone. Hello All.

Re: Muxic is an App Worth Checking Out

2012-09-05 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hello David, thanks for your responses regarding this app. I for one feel it's a 5-star app and am happy that you have taken the time to join this busy list to give feedback and answer questions. I'll turn off the normalization and see what happens. I don't mind the slower response times as

Re: ibooks

2012-09-05 Thread Craig Werner
The offer of a free copy of _Winnie-the-Pooh_ by A. A. Milne has long expired. The book is more than worth the purchase price, though. Craig On 8/21/12, Mary Ellen Sanchez sanchez.maryel...@gmail.com wrote: yes i had the same problem as well. -Original Message- From:

Re: digit-eyes, mor information button

2012-09-05 Thread JoJo and Clinton
I purchased the full version of Digit eyes yesterday and really like it a lot. The only thing I find to be annoying is the fact that it asks me to log in every time I tap the information button to get more information on a particular item that i've scanned. I did register so how do I log in

Re: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Tara Prakash
Make sure you have the latest version. I could find the numbers on the dial pad without any intervention from any kind of picture. - Original Message - From: Kawal Gucukoglu To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 6:28 AM Subject: Fwd: A Skype Query

Re: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I have the latest version but would like to see that the dial pad is made like the I phone, as you touch each number and lift your fingers off rather than double tapping the Dial pad. Can this be done? Kawal. On 5 Sep 2012, at 02:48 PM, Tara Prakash taraprak...@gmail.com wrote: Make sure you

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi. I think calibre can convert from xml. Unfortunately calibre is not much accessible, but maybe it will work. I have sometimes got it to work and sometimes not. Best regards Annie. Den Sep 5, 2012 kl. 2:49 PM skrev Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com: Unfortunately, Stanza won't convert xml

Re: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Tara Prakash
I never use that advanced method for my typing needs. So, can'tbe very sure. I doubt though that it will be possible with skype. - Original Message - From: Kawal Gucukoglu To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 10:03 AM Subject: Re: A Skype Query

Re: Delivering Access Podcast: DropVox And The App Switcher

2012-09-05 Thread Scott Rumery
We are having some issues with our podcast feed. Once we get them resolved I will repost the link so that everyone can then subscribe and download it. Scott Rumery On Sep 5, 2012, at 8:13 AM, Fanus buys.fa...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Scott I tried to download your podcast on Dropvox but when I

RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Jon Pierson
Hi, You may be able to just rename the .xml to .html or .htm, I don't remember which one works the best. Jon -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Annie Skov Nielsen Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 7:05 AM To:

Re: Delivering Access Podcast: DropVox And The App Switcher

2012-09-05 Thread Scott Rumery
VaShaun, This link is wrong, it takes us to www.outlier.com/podcast. On Sep 5, 2012, at 9:01 AM, VaShaun Jones vashaun.jo...@gmail.com wrote: We are working on making this the best podcast experience possible for our potential listeners and when we found a glitch in the system we worked to

New Tech Doctor Podcast entitled Teaching the Mac in France

2012-09-05 Thread Robert Carter
Hi All, In this just published Tech Doctor podcast, Robert talks with Anne Robertson who lives in France. In addition to working as a translator, Anne teaches blind and visually impaired people to use the Mac. Robert and Anne discuss her approach to training and explore how folks in France go

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Scott Davert
Thank you all for your feedback! I'll give stanza a try and see how well it works. I've tried renaming files with the xml extention to html, and it didn't quite work out. I wanted the xml version of the file converted, as this would preserve any formatting attributes found in the DAISY content. As

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Russ Kiehne
I tried that and when I loaded it in Stanza, It had a lot of weird stuff at the beginning of the book. -Original Message- From: Jon Pierson Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 7:20 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices? Hi, You

RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Cristobal
I do believe that Calibre while inaccessible with screen readers can still be used to convert using the command line prompt. I haven't given it a try, but I have heard of others fiddling with it and getting it to work. You may also want to give that a try. -Original Message- From:

Re: Delivering Access Podcast: DropVox And The App Switcher

2012-09-05 Thread VaShaun Jones
OK go to this link and in the post you'll see the podcast mp3. You can play or download it from there. I've just tested it and it works fine. http://www.fedoraoutlier.com/delivering-access-podcast-dropvox-and-the-app-switcher/ On Sep 5, 2012, at 10:22 AM, Scott Rumery blindfait...@gmail.com

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Russ Kiehne
Does anyone know anything about MobiPocket Creator? If so, is it accesible? -Original Message- From: Cristobal Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices? I do believe that Calibre while

NFL App question.

2012-09-05 Thread Jim Noseworthy
Hi Folks: What app do I require to listen to the NFL games? Thanks all over the place. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to

RE: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Kawal, OK, here is a full explanation of the buttons and how to use them after you initiate a call. I did not include a description of the Contacts tab and the Call Phones tab as they are mostly self-explanatory. I am not sure where you see the numbers displayed straight across, any time I

Re: NFL App question.

2012-09-05 Thread Wayne Merritt
There are two I can think of right off, both are accessible. One is called Pro Football Radio and Media, and the other is called Pro Football Radio and Live Scores. Both offer different tidbits, like the Live Scores app offers constantly updated scores when listening to a game or browsing through

RE: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi again, Kawal, I would assume it can be done, but it is currently not possible. This would be something for a feedback message to Skype requesting that they allow for touch typing on their DialPad. Maybe others on the list who know more about this can chime in because for all I know Apple

Re: Recording a Facetime Call

2012-09-05 Thread Scott Davert
Or, get a soundcard and patch the audio in directly. Though this involves using external devices. There is no way with the iDevice itself that I'm aware of do accomplish this. Scott On 9/4/12, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Len, I don't think you can record either video, audio or

Re: Muxic app help

2012-09-05 Thread David Morton
Thom, I'm David Morton. I wrote the application. Yes, version 3.0, which is what you have, is crashing alot. This is extremely frustrating to me to see so many users experiencing problems. That being said, there's good news. I've fixed the bugs that are causing most of the crashes.

RE: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Cristobal
This isn't possible with Google Voice either. I believe that I read on here or some other tech forum that one touch typing for internet based phone services such as these isn't currently possible. Who knows. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Russ Kiehne
In my case, it's no go. Here's what I get in Ibooks! Witness to Murder ?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″? ?xml-stylesheet type=”text/css” href=”daisy.css” media=”screen” ??xml-stylesheet type=”text/xsl” href=”daisyTransform.xsl” media=”screen” ?!DOCTYPE dtbook SYSTEM “dtbook-2005-3.dtd”

now official apple event confirmed:

2012-09-05 Thread Srikanth Kanuri
http://maccessibility.net/2012/09/04/apple-announces-special-event-for-september-12/ http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/its-official-apple-hold-event-sept-12-978271 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Peter Durieux
hi, stanza supports pdf, rtf etc, but no daisy xml. :) Mvg -Peter Durieux Op 5-sep.-2012 om 18:16 heeft Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com het volgende geschreven: In my case, it's no go. Here's what I get in Ibooks! Witness to Murder ?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″? ?xml-stylesheet

Re: accessibility of mobile banking apps on IOS:

2012-09-05 Thread Srikanth Kanuri
hi Teresa, 2 finger double tap and hold till you hear edit label on the button you need to label. give the label of your choice in the edit box provided and save it. On 8/29/12, Teresa tabrenne...@gmail.com wrote: I use the Bank of America app also. How did you fix those unlabeled buttonsI

Re: Delivering Access Podcast: DropVox And The App Switcher

2012-09-05 Thread Scott Rumery
I was able to listen to it this way as well. Now if we could only get them to show up in the feed so that when people searched for it from iTunes or an app that all of the episodes would show up. Any thoughts on this? On Sep 5, 2012, at 11:07 AM, VaShaun Jones vashaun.jo...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Scott Davert
Right, you have to open the xml with a web browser, copy the text to the clipboard, and then press alt f to get in to the file menu and choose create new from clipboard. The shortcut keys for various things don't seem to work, but you can access the menu structure through the one that does work,

RE: Muxic is an App Worth Checking Out

2012-09-05 Thread Jonathan Mosen
I've seen the sluggishness, but it's not exclusive to Muxic. For example I find on my 4S that Downcast and Musicdock make VoiceOver slower to respond as well. Perhaps Muxic is a bit worse than those two apps, but I suspect that's because of it's intensive nature. Jonathan -Original

Re: digit-eyes, identifying unknown labels?

2012-09-05 Thread Nancy M
Hi Erik, I talked to you this morning and (oddly) to another person with the identical issue. The problem (at least then) was that your client had purchased the washable code 128 labels from Envision America and, when our software finds these, we just report what the number is and don't allow

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Tara Prakash
Does it keep the headings in tact for you? I get thousands of page breaks and no headings when I convert xml files to epub. - Original Message - From: Scott Davert scottslistm...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 12:48 PM Subject: Re:

Re: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Russ Kiehne
In my case, I don't have dropbox. I copy the file to the Automatically Add to iTunes folder, connect my Ipod and it syncs the book to it. -Original Message- From: Scott Davert Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 9:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: converting files to

Re: digit-eyes, mor information button

2012-09-05 Thread Nancy M
Hi JoJo, Just enter the email address that you used to register and the password you selected when the system asks you. It will be stored on your phone and you won't have to do it again. If you are continuing to have problems or if you need help with your password, please just drop an email

general question about the weather radio app and push notifications

2012-09-05 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
Several people on this list have mentioned a weather radio app that allows alerts to be set up. I saw 2 weather radio apps in the app store. One was the NOAA weather radio app that costs $4.95. Is this the one you're referring to? On a different topic, what are push notifications?

Re: digit-eyes, identifying unknown labels?

2012-09-05 Thread Erik Burggraaf
Hi nancy, it really was a pleasure speaking with you this morning. I know all about the accessibility settings. The problem was that on the company ipad that I borrowed for testing, another instructor spurriously changed the tripple click home setting to switch contrast. Words will be had...

RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Jon Pierson
Hi Scott, You might do better to save the .xml file from your browser into the format that you plan to convert into .epub. Sorry that suggestion didn't work out, some books convert better than others. Jon -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: converting files to ePub for reading on iDevices?

2012-09-05 Thread Jon Pierson
Hi Russ, Have you turned off all the goodies like smart quotes, hyphenation etc. in the view menu? That gets rid of a load of stray characters. Jon -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Wednesday, September

RE: Muxic app help

2012-09-05 Thread Thom
Hi David, I can understand what goes into building an app. I can be patient until the next update comes up. Let me know if there is anything in the future that you'd like some feedback on. I have quite a bit of computer experience and would love to help someone in that capacity. Thom

Re: Muxic app help

2012-09-05 Thread David Morton
Be patient no more. It's out in the U.S. Store already, and I think it should be ready to go internationally in a matter of hours, if it's not already out there. On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 2:18:19 PM UTC-5, Thom3of5 wrote: Hi David, I can understand what goes into building an app. I

Re: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Hi Sieghard. Thanks for your full explanation and yes you are right about the dial Pad coming up correctly whilst in a call as I did it just now although I am not fast enough to put in the numbers as I need to practice as I am not use to tapping twice to enter a number as I use touch typing on

Re: Muxic is an App Worth Checking Out

2012-09-05 Thread David Morton
3.0.1 is out in the U.S. App Store, and internationally should be following very quickly, if it's not already out. This update should (crossing fingers) solve the frequent crashes many of you are experiencing. On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 11:54:27 AM UTC-5, Jonathan Mosen wrote: I've

After the at bat update the articles in the news ...

2012-09-05 Thread Tom Rash
After the at bat update the articles in the news tab don't read as well. I should say the titles don't read as well. Is anyone else experiencing this? Any work arounds for it? Typed with Fleksy Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone

Resources for comparing iOS and android

2012-09-05 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
Hi all, I am impatiently waiting for the iPhone five because I have a new upgrade coming exactly at this time. However I would be curious to find any interesting documentation about comparing accessibility and features of android phones and iOS. Anybody that can point me to any such info?

Re: Resources for comparing iOS and android

2012-09-05 Thread Wayne Merritt
Look at podcasts from Blind Cool Tech: www.blindcooltech.com SeroTalk: www.serotalk.com among others. If you can wait till September 21, that is the release date of the next iPhone/iOS 6, or until next Wednesday when Apple will have its press event unvailing the next iPhone and new iOS version,

Re: Resources for comparing iOS and android

2012-09-05 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
Thanks, I am sure I'll stay with iPhone but would just like to get a picture of what's out there. Best, Ioana Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com on iTunes and most online stores. On Sep 5, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Wayne Merritt wcmerr...@gmail.com wrote: Look at podcasts from Blind

Re: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Scott Howell
Yes it could be possible if the developers implement it. Apple does not block this capability from developers. On Sep 5, 2012, at 10:12 AM, Tara Prakash taraprak...@gmail.com wrote: I never use that advanced method for my typing needs. So, can'tbe very sure. I doubt though that it will be

App to compress mobile data

2012-09-05 Thread Keith Watson
Hi All, There is a new app in the app store named Snappli that will do video and data compression on the fly. What does this mean? So lets say you go to YouTube and view a 1 meg video. Snappli will compress the incoming video stream to anywhere between 600K and 800K. That's 20 to 40%. Why

Focus or other Facebook app

2012-09-05 Thread Regina Alvarado
Is there a paid version of Focus for Facebook? If not, can someone tell me how to fix this, please. I was running down my unread feed. At the bottom of the screen is always an iAdd. By accident I touched the screen with another finger which took me into the iAdd. I found the close add

RE: Focus or other Facebook app

2012-09-05 Thread Brett
Hi, For alternatives, you could try facely HD or Status Update. Cheers, Brett. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Regina Alvarado Sent: Thursday, 6 September 2012 7:57 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Focus or other Facebook app

RE: Resources for comparing iOS and android

2012-09-05 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Another resource you might consider is the BlindPhones discussion list. Unlike a lot of lists out there, this one is not platform specific, so it allows people to discuss the merits of one platform over another. There are a number of users on it who have used Android and iOS. To join, send a

RE: Muxic is an App Worth Checking Out

2012-09-05 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, Its out in Canada also. Just updated. Ron Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Morton Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 3:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: jmo...@mosen.org Subject: Re: Muxic is an App Worth

RE: Muxic is an App Worth Checking Out

2012-09-05 Thread Jesus Garcia
Now here is an APP developer who cares and is worth supporting. I for one intend to purchase the APP tonight. thanks for all the work. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Morton Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 08:36 To:

Re: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread David Chittenden
Hello, Rather than double-tapping, try split-tapping on the buttons. To split-tap, place a finger on the button you want. Touch and release the screen with another finger. When you lift the second finger, the selected button (number, call, Etc.) will be activated. I find this method to be

Re: NetFlicks and adding programs to instant queue?

2012-09-05 Thread Kevin Barry
It's quite simple using Win7. Just search for what you want. Assuming you find it, there is a button that says instant queue. Just hit it and you're there. At 04:40 AM 9/5/2012, you wrote: Hi, I have figured out how to add programs to the instant queue in netflicks from the phone, but

Re: Can't upgrade listrecorder

2012-09-05 Thread Eric Caron
Hi Ann, I would just add to what sieghard said by noting that the in app purchase bug from the first release is no longer a problem. So getting the full version as described should go fine. Eric Caron On Sep 4, 2012, at 1:16 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi

RE: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hello Kawal, I read a bit more about this issue with the keypad not working in touch typing mode and it appears that this currently is an iOS limitation. You might want to send an email to accessibil...@apple.com and just ask them why you are not able to use the touch typing method with the

Muxic Question

2012-09-05 Thread Tamara Rorie, Esq.
Hi List: I got the app yesterday and am loving it. I do have one question, though. I notice that after listening for a few minutes, the app will suddenly close and the music will stop with no warning and for no reason. Is there a setting that I can change that will make this stop? It often

Re: Muxic Question

2012-09-05 Thread Wayne Merritt
The update released today in the US app store is supposed to fix crashing issues, according to the developer. I've also turned normalization off and have experienced less sluggishness. I won't say it is gone altogether, but definitely not nearly as much. I'm also able to use other apps while Muxic

Re: A Skype Query on the I Phone.

2012-09-05 Thread Tara Prakash
Right. I meant in the current version it may not be possible. Should have been more specific, sorry about that. Best regards - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 5:40 PM Subject: Re: A Skype Query on the