Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread rajmund
Hello, OK, maybe not. But it's certainly not fixed, and for me, after a few adjustments, it retains my setting. Sent from my iPhone 5S > On 21 Jul 2016, at 7:29 pm, SoonerAnnie wrote: > > I keep doing it and it keeps resetting. Perhaps after this latest update... > ...

Re: Reading Kindle While Screen is Locked

2016-07-21 Thread Eleanor burke
there is a read screen function you get that in settings general accessibility is speech. then find the screen is locked it brings up a type of Claire you can also select which voice you want phone read screen. > On 21 Jul 2016, at 20:18, kelby carlson wrote: > > All,

RE: What is VoiceOver gesture for switching to previous app

2016-07-21 Thread Jeremy
Ok, thanks, just tried again and this 4-finger swipe gesture does indeed work. Very cool! The problem I had was trying to execute within Mbraille--the gesture did not execute in this app. JR -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

Re: notifications from facebook.

2016-07-21 Thread Pete Nalda
Go to settings>Notifications>Facebook and choose what types of motivations you want Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda MySpace.com/musikonalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Jul 21, 2016, at 2:30 PM, Mário Navarro

Re: notifications from facebook.

2016-07-21 Thread Mário Navarro
hi. I've got it all set up. I have done everything thanks. cheers. Às 21:07 de 21/07/2016, Pete Nalda escreveu: Go to settings>Notifications>Facebook and choose what types of motivations you want Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda MySpace.com/musikonalda

Re: Reading Kindle While Screen is Locked

2016-07-21 Thread Richard Turner
Have you gotten that to work with Kindle books? I have not. Kindle doesn't show the status bar, which is where I thought the two finger flick down had to start from for the read screen command to work. I switched to converting Kindle books to ePub with Codex for Windows, then reading them in

notifications from facebook.

2016-07-21 Thread Mário Navarro
hi. Does anyone know why I not get more notifications from face? also in central notifications nothing is shown. I have everything set up to receive all notifications, but a long time that the face does not notify me. I know I'm receiving notifications but only when I open the app, but I'm

Reading Kindle While Screen is Locked

2016-07-21 Thread kelby carlson
All, Is there any way to have Voiceover read a Kindle book while keeping the screen locked? -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is

Re: notifications from facebook.

2016-07-21 Thread Dionipher Herrera
what notifications would you like to receive? when some one likes your photos, it will not notify you unfortunately. > On 21 Jul 2016, at 22:20, Mário Navarro wrote: > > > > hi. > I've got it all set up. > I have done everything > > thanks. > cheers. > > Às 21:07 de

Re: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Eleanor burke
you can use blind Square in association with Google maps or in association with Apple maps. > On 21 Jul 2016, at 22:45, Chip Orange wrote: > > I recently purchased Blind Square and am very disappointed. It uses "open > source" map data from Open Street Maps, and is

RE: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Ekstrand, Pamela A. -ND
Hi Eleanor, Yes, my understanding was that it could be used together with Google Maps or Apple Maps, but I was wondering what additional advantages I would see from using Blind Square rather than just Google or Apple maps by themselves? From:

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread Dave
that problem, has been fixed, in the latest update. and make sure that auto screen brightness is turned off. Dave. -Original Message- From: SoonerAnnie Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 6:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Adjusting screen brightness Interesting. Thanks.

Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Ekstrand, Pamela A. -ND
Hi All, I have mostly been using Google Maps to get walking directions. Can anyone tell me what advantages I would gain if I purchase Blindsquare to use in conjunction with Google Maps as opposed to using Google Maps by itself? I know Blindsquare has been discussed quite a lot on the list,

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
Screen Curtain has nothing to do with screen brightness. They are two different things. Andy -Original Message- From: SoonerAnnie Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Adjusting screen brightness Yes I have it on all the time. I figured

Re: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Eleanor burke
have a look at the link I provided below and go to the various podcasts and listen to them.http://blindsquare.com/help/ > On 21 Jul 2016, at 22:55, Dave Mitchel wrote: > > Eleanore, how do I accomplish this? I am using whatever it comes up with, > which does appear

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread Dave
and turn auto brightness off. From: SoonerAnnie Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 6:29 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Adjusting screen brightness I keep doing it and it keeps resetting. Perhaps after this latest update... ... ... Sent from my iPhone On Jul 21, 2016, at 4:20 AM,

BBC iPlayer has come to the US

2016-07-21 Thread Mary Otten
It's free, of course, and it looks to be fully accessible. For someone in the UK, could you help a US person who is not familiar with the various stations. We have radio one, youone extra, radio two, three, four, five, and six. Do they specialize in different things? There isn't any identifying

Re: BBC iPlayer has come to the US

2016-07-21 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello Mary, Radio 1 is aimed at young people and very noisy. Radio 2 is Easy listening and more suitable for my generation. Radio 3 is classical. Radio 4 is mainly talk where you can hear the long running soap the Archers. The afternoon plays are usually very good. Radio 4 Extra is old drama

Re: BBC iPlayer has come to the US

2016-07-21 Thread Mary Otten
Hi Ray, I have to admit I found this because I was reading an article that had a link that open to the App Store. I imagine if you searched on BBC iPlayer you would find it. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 7:17 PM, 'ray t. mahorney' via VIPhone >

Re: BBC iPlayer has come to the US

2016-07-21 Thread Mary Otten
Thank you, Gina. It sounds like your favorite and the classical are the way to go. There are also some other things, like radio Wales, radio Scotland, radio ulster, and the sports stuff. But I'm sorry to say I am not into soccer, and I have no idea about cricket. So I think I'll stick to the

Re: BBC iPlayer has come to the US

2016-07-21 Thread 'ray t. mahorney' via VIPhone
radio 5 or 5live is a primarily sports oriented format as is 5live sports extra but I doubt we will see that one in the US version of the IPlayer and 6 music is shall we say rather eclectic. What is the name of this thing in the app store? -Original Message- From: Georgina Joyce

Re: Reading Kindle While Screen is Locked

2016-07-21 Thread Eleanor burke
no I have not used it myself with the Kindle app as I now mainly use iBooks. > On 21 Jul 2016, at 20:49, Richard Turner wrote: > > > Have you gotten that to work with Kindle books? I have not. Kindle doesn't > show the status bar, which is where I thought the two

RE: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Chip Orange
Only in getting directions, but not as far as I know to get street names, etc. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eleanor burke Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Blindsquare and

RE: BBC iPlayer has come to the US

2016-07-21 Thread Richard Turner
Mary, I've listened primarily to BBC World Service for news since Short Wave Radio days and the last several years via TuneIn Radio. Just the lack of commercials is reason enough, but they actually spend time on news. Radio 4 Extra, which can also be found with TuneIn Radio is great fun with

Re: Any Comments about Latest iOS 9.3.3 Upgrade?

2016-07-21 Thread Wayne Merritt
Comments on the 9.3.3 update? It was very small at around 55.8 megs, and very fast to download and install. The update has been so minor that I can't find any real release notes for it or a list of what's been fixed on the various Apple tech sites. I realize that we all get excited about iOS

Re: Any Comments about Latest iOS 9.3.3 Upgrade?

2016-07-21 Thread Sadam Ahmed
I'm running the public beta of iOS 10. Of course I won't go into spasifics here, but the update will be very welcome when the final or golden masterversion comes out later in September. On 21/07/2016 11:20 PM, Wayne Merritt wrote: Comments on the 9.3.3 update? It was very small at around

Re: twitter

2016-07-21 Thread Wayne Merritt
Some that haven't been mentioned: TweetList 4 (though it's no longer developed), Tweetings 2 for Twitter (available in lite or paid version, but the paid version has extensive settings for customizing). If you do a search in the App Store for Twitter, you will find dozens of results to explore and

Re: Twitterific: a few questions from a new user

2016-07-21 Thread Robert Doc Wright
Is there any way to get rid of old messages? I found messages going back a year. *** Something to think about, Since God has forgiven it, who are you to keep picking it back up! - Original Message - From: "Gordon" To: Sent: Thursday,

RE: What is VoiceOver gesture for switching to previous app

2016-07-21 Thread Jeremy
I'm asking about switching between app A and app B not switching between home screens. Thanks. JR -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert Doc Wright Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 7:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: What is VoiceOver gesture for switching to previous app

2016-07-21 Thread Robert Doc Wright
4 finger swipe left or right. *** Something to think about, Since God has forgiven it, who are you to keep picking it back up! - Original Message - From: "Jeremy" To: Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 7:44 AM Subject: What is VoiceOver

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Now, whenever you reboot your phone, the brightness is reset somewhere in the 40's percent. It has been the case ever since one of the IOS 9 updates, I don't remember which. Think of it as a new feature. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Jul 21, 2016, at 1:20 AM, SoonerAnnie

Re: Any Comments about Latest iOS 9.3.3 Upgrade?

2016-07-21 Thread Dave
I installed the latest update, on all 4 of my devices, and haven’t had any problems. also i agree! usually when a new update becomes available, all the lists go on and on about it for days! but i haven’t seen any mention of it at all! From: Alan Lemly Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 4:20 AM To:

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread Dave
That bug, seems to be fixed, with the new update. -Original Message- From: Arnold Schmidt Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Adjusting screen brightness Now, whenever you reboot your phone, the brightness is reset somewhere in the 40's

Re: album view in today's iTunes update

2016-07-21 Thread Gary Petraccaro
I can't find the podcasts at all. Any help on this one? Going to start looking at Android. - Original Message - From: Cher Bosch To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 1:57 PM Subject: album view in today's iTunes update If anyone has been brave

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread rajmund
Hello,that tends to happen after an upgrade. Put brightness to 0 again, and see what happens. Sent from my iPhone 5S > On 21 Jul 2016, at 6:02 am, SoonerAnnie wrote: > > Hi all, > > Since I rely totally on VoiceOver to read my iPhone screen, I set the screen >

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread rajmund
Hello, So am I, but whether installing a beta, beta from beta, public from public, it makes mo difference, in this case. Sent from my iPhone 5S > On 21 Jul 2016, at 7:50 am, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > Are you on the beta program? I am, and for no good reason at all, I

Re: OT restoring a Mac book Air

2016-07-21 Thread Eleanor burke
I would say it was you Samiti. > On 21 Jul 2016, at 00:52, Kimber Gardner wrote: > > Why don't you ask over on the Mac Visionaries list. There are a lot of > smart people over there who I'm sure would be able to help. > >> On 7/20/16, Celeste MyHand

Re: Any Comments about Latest iOS 9.3.3 Upgrade?

2016-07-21 Thread Dave
I agree. also i had a problem before the new update, with my screen brightness. normaly i set my brightness to 20 percent, but when i turned of my phone for any particular reason, it would go upto 47 percent, in other words, it wouldn’t keep my original setting. The new update seems to have

RE: Accessing Apple e-mail from a PC

2016-07-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Kim, 1. Conduct a Google search on how to setup an iCloud email account in Windows and you will find the correct server settings. 2. Also, if you login to www.icloud.com, not only can you manage your email account from there but, you can also find the correct server settings for your

What is VoiceOver gesture for switching to previous app

2016-07-21 Thread Jeremy
Hi all, I read the following and wondered how a VoiceOver user might accomplish this trick: "If you have an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, you can use 3D Touch to switch to a previous app. Just press the left side of your screen, then swipe right. You can also view your recently used apps by

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2016-07-21 Thread Robert Doc Wright
what has happened to this feature. I now have to be within a half a foot in order for it to work. I use to be able to get it within 5 feet although when I first read about it, it bosted that it worked within 30 feet. *** Something to think about, Since God has forgiven it, who are you to keep

Seeing Eye GPS - distance between points

2016-07-21 Thread Jeremy
Hi all, For those using the Seeing Eye GPS, is there a way of determining the distance between two points? For example, if I want to know the distance between my doctor's office and a restaurant? I will appreciate absolutely all help. :) JR -- The following information is important for

Can I Copy Text from an iBook to Paste in Another App?

2016-07-21 Thread Dani Pagador
Hi, Everyone. I want to get a copy of a book I downloaded from BARD through the iBooks app. I checked, and the book is available. I'd like to be able to cocpy portions of the book the author means for her readers to use to journal with, and paste this in to Notes so I can journal. Is this an

Twitterific: a few questions from a new user

2016-07-21 Thread Kimber Gardner
Hi all, I just started using Twitterific and I have a couple questions. First, when I tap the today tab, the only thing I see is a message that says turn on push notifications to recording activity. What does this mean? And how do I get rid of it? Second question. How do I get back to the top

Re: Can not find Fopydo Reading stand

2016-07-21 Thread richardturner42
The manufacturer has been on a family vacation and had to close the shop for a short time. He will be back open this weekend. Here is the Amazon link that should work by Monday. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B019RDEB4G/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8=new HTH, Richard "Common sense is in

does anyone use Voxer

2016-07-21 Thread Gordon
I've been using this app on the Android side for years and am very disappointed with how they do it on IOS. The update that came out last week really broke things as far as opening a conversation and being put in random places in the list instead at the most recent messages where it should be.

Re: Twitterific: a few questions from a new user

2016-07-21 Thread Gordon
I'll take a stab at answering your first question after thinking about it for a second. In the free version there is an add that shows at the top of the screen. Once you move past that you begin to see your twitter feed. I'm thinking that the push notifications option in your paid version

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread Cheryl Lenartiene
I found that the screen brightness would change whenever I would turn the phone off and back on. Watch for this pattern, and you may detect the change in brightness faster so you don't run your battery down. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread Mohib Anwar Rafay
I am using SE, and I have never experienced this issue in my phone, yes, once I put brightness automatic under screen and brightness settings, then it changed its brightness to higher point whenever I went outside in sun light, but I have put it off, and my screen brightness is always 13%. On

Re: Twitterific: a few questions from a new user

2016-07-21 Thread Gordon
Can't answer your first question because I haven't purchased the app yet, I'm still using the free version which doesn't offer push notifications. But as far as your second question, while in the app, double tap in the status bar area and it will take you to the top of your twitter feed and

Re: What is VoiceOver gesture for switching to previous app

2016-07-21 Thread Paul Sandoval
Robert is correct, 4 finger swipe right or left will move between open applications, I believe you’re thinking of 3 finger swipe left and right to scroll pages. > On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:16 AM, Jeremy wrote: > > I'm asking about switching between app A and app B not

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread SoonerAnnie
No I'm not. Thought about it but that's as far as it's gone. Haha. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 12:50 AM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > Are you on the beta program? I am, and for no good reason at all, I wonder if > installing a new beta resets the

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread SoonerAnnie
Yes I have it on all the time. I figured that would keep the brightness level to 0 but it doesn't. Hmmm. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 12:56 AM, Afik Sofir wrote: > > Hi, > > Did you try screen curtain? > > > > -Original Message- > From:

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread SoonerAnnie
Interesting. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 2:45 AM, Arnold Schmidt wrote: > > Now, whenever you reboot your phone, the brightness is reset somewhere in the > 40's percent. It has been the case ever since one of the IOS 9 updates, I > don't remember

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread SoonerAnnie
That would be nice! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 4:01 AM, Dave wrote: > > That bug, seems to be fixed, with the new update. > > -Original Message- From: Arnold Schmidt > Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:45 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com >

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread SoonerAnnie
I keep doing it and it keeps resetting. Perhaps after this latest update... ... ... Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 4:20 AM, rajmund wrote: > > Hello,that tends to happen after an upgrade. Put brightness to 0 again, and > see what happens. > > Sent from my

Bluetooth Keyboard without Quick Nav

2016-07-21 Thread kelby carlson
All, I normally have quick nav on when using my Anker bluetooth keyboard. However when I have it off, one of the navigation commands doesn't seem to work. When I press vo-arrow left, I am able to move back through the menu/functions of whatever app I am in> But pressing vo with the right arrow

RE: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Chip Orange
I recently purchased Blind Square and am very disappointed. It uses "open source" map data from Open Street Maps, and is quite inaccurate in my area. When I wrote to them asking for some way to have a feature where we could offer map data corrections, or to ask if they could use Google Map

Re: Reading Kindle While Screen is Locked

2016-07-21 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, You can ask Siri to read the screen to get this feature to work with Kindle books. Best, Anna > On Jul 21, 2016, at 3:32 PM, Eleanor burke > wrote: > > no I have not used it myself with the Kindle app as I now mainly use iBooks. > > On 21 Jul 2016, at

Re: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Dave Mitchel
Eleanore, how do I accomplish this? I am using whatever it comes up with, which does appear to be good in my remote area. just wondering in case I need to double check anything. Dave -Original Message- From: Eleanor burke Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 2:47 PM To:

Re: Blindsquare and Google Maps

2016-07-21 Thread Deb Lewis
Well the most significant advantage is you would get directions you could use. BlindSquare will tell you where you are. The other maps programs assume you can see that and they'll just tell you waht to do. I like knowing where I am and what's around me while I travel and to get that you need