Re: Stock Trading App

Hi Kelly. Can you please explain what you mean bye E-Trade has a legally binding commitment for app accessibility. Why 1 be legally bound but others not ? I heard fidelity works well but I have no personal experience with that Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Kelly

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Hi Shaf, I think everybody just wants these generalizations to stop. To simply state "Uber drivers deny guide dogs" is BS, if I read this on the internet I'd move on and write it off as link bate. When I was in Calgary a month ago I took probably about 8 or 10 Uber trips and all of course were

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Lift takes cards, no cash exchanges hands. Basically, works just like UBER, only they allow you to make tips if you wish when rading the driver through the ap. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marie Sent: Monday, April 03,

Re: focus 40 Braille Display

Hi Denise, I had no problems entering an email message with my Focus 40 braille display on an iPhone 7 running iOS 10.3. I know it's possible to turn off the keyboard on the Focus. Is there any chance you did that by accident? Best, Anna > On Apr 3, 2017, at 8:23 PM, denise avant

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Uber's address is: 1455 Market St., #400, San Francisco, CA 94103 > On Apr 3, 2017, at 9:04 PM, Shaf Patel wrote: > > How did you contact Uber Corporate? > > >> On 4/3/2017 7:33 PM, Kathy Brandt wrote: >> Letting you all know, I wrote to Uber corporate. Also, it seems

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Uber drivers also deny guide dogs. Do your research. Lyft also have a phone number on their website where you can report these kinds of issues, htlp.uber.com is where you need to go. The people who work at Uber customer support responding to your messages are mostly from third world countries,

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

i would think that the driver would need for location services on your phone to be turned on so he can locate you. Andy - Original Message - From: "Kathy Brandt" To: Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 9:15 PM Subject: Re: Uber app

Finding Netflix content

Hello everyone, I was wondering, how do you all go about finding content on Netflix? I have been looking for some shows. I can't find them. So it is very possible that they aren't there. I have tried using dictation to find the shows, as well as typing in the names of the shows. 1 show I

focus 40 Braille Display

Hello all, I recently paired a focus 40 braille display with my iPad, wich runs the latest IOS. I could read the braille on the display. However, I was unable to enter characters when in editing mode. Has there been a problem with the most recent ios update and the focus? Thanks. -- The

RE: Uber app

Hi: I am using the Uber app, and have a weird question, I hit "where to" and set my destination. I have the custom car set, I then hit, "Request uberx" and it says notifying nearby drivers, then after a pause it says my card is invalid. The odd thing is when sighted people do the same thing on

Re: Apple rumours hint at special iPhone for the blind with integrated 2-row 20-cell braille display

My favorite holiday! Thanks Nancy Badger, Ph.D Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services UT Chattanooga Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling errors. > On Apr 1, 2017, at 7:24 PM, Shaf Patel wrote: > > In other news, leaks obtained from the

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

How did you contact Uber Corporate? On 4/3/2017 7:33 PM, Kathy Brandt wrote: > Letting you all know, I wrote to Uber corporate. Also, it seems that when you > turn off location services, that you don't hear the blipping sound and the > menu doesn't refresh. I will have to see what happens when

RE: unable to read feed articles in lire any more

Hello Larry, I am using the latest version of Lyre with the latest version of iOS and am experiencing no problems. There was a very excellent Apple VIS podcast posted a couple of weeks ago on this app so you may want to give it a listen. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: focus 40 Braille Display

I guess I didn’t know it was even possible to do that. So I don’t know. I was in the notes app, though that should not make a difference. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Woody Anna Dresner Sent: Monday, April 3, 2017 9:26 PM To: VIPhone

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

We use Uber all the time and think it's great. Yes the app has evolved and changed but really I don't think it's any worse or more difficult to use. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2017, at 5:08 PM, Kerri Kosten wrote: I also don't have any issues with Uber. We have

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

I am not saying I love Uber, only can use it here in Canada when I'm in Calgary since they are not yet in Vancouver and anyways I live in a small town where there probably won't be a Lift or Uber in 10 years. But I have used Uber in Calgary and had pretty much excellent experiences with the

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Letting you all know, I wrote to Uber corporate. Also, it seems that when you turn off location services, that you don't hear the blipping sound and the menu doesn't refresh. I will have to see what happens when I do my next trip.. > On Apr 3, 2017, at 6:51 PM, Jeremy Gilley

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

You do not use cash with lyft. Like Uber, you have a credit card on file when you set up your account. What i like about lyft is that you can tip with the app, rather than with cash. I have sometimes been in a pinch when i didn't connect with a paratransit ride for some reason, and it was

Bluetooth Keyboard repeating letters

Hello once more, I have talked about this issue before. But I wanted to find out if the problem still existed for anyone, or if it is just happening to me. I am using a 5S. I have a Boxwave Buddy keyboard. When I mention the problem I am having, I am not talking about the known bug that can

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

In the latest upgrades, it seems like the screen is refreshing on its own every so many seconds. It's kind of doable if you flick fast enough before the blip sound refreshes the screen, but it's not an ideal situation. - Original Message - From: "Kathy Brandt"

RE: Pocket-size Bluetooth Keyboard usable with Iphone

Richard, It does not lock open; a solid surface is preferable, but I use it in my lap, with one half sitting on each leg, and it’s ok (they’re joined together, so they do stablize each other this way). It’s obviously the biggest “con” for this otherwise very nice $50 keyboard. Chip

Re: Pocket-size Bluetooth Keyboard usable with Iphone

I am still wanting to know if this keyboard has the context key to invoke the context menu? I realize there are other ways to get to that but it is so, so much easier with the context key. I know that many of the newer keyboards have an FN key where the context key was located prior. I want to

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Noticing the same thing on my iphone 5C, it may be that these phones will no longer receive software updates, might be time to switch back to my iphone 5 S. Original message: Hello Jeffrey, I just tried to check for updates here on my iPhone5 and I am receiving the same behavior as you

Re: Note taking apps for low vision iPhone users?

Thanks - but how do you sync with notes you take on the Mac, assuming that you use one? -- 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 inappropriate,

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Did you see the following from ILounge? iLounge Mobile Edition Apple pulls over-the-air iOS 10.3 update for iPhone 5, 5c; iOS 10.3.2 seems to end support for them Apple has pulled back the over-the-air update to iOS 10.3 for iPhone 5 and 5c devices without giving any reason, AppleInsider

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Apple is moving away from 32-bit technologies. It's time to upgrade if you have an iPhone 5c or older. Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow

Re: VPN, how to use and accessible app

Hi Richard. I try to stay away from free VPN's not because of the ads, but they also limit how much data you can use. When you pay for a good VPN, you can be assured that you'll be able to get a good connection any time. This is good for me because I use the American iHeartRadio app and Pandora

Re: Importing photos from an iPhone7+

I would recommend to AirDrop as a temporary solution. Then you can troubleshoot once you get back. Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow

Re: Note taking apps for low vision iPhone users?

I don't use a mac. That is a perfect question for the developer of Writer. supp...@voicedream.com Richard > On Apr 3, 2017, at 6:56 AM, Pommette wrote: > > Thanks - but how do you sync with notes you take on the Mac, assuming that > you use one? > > -- > The

RE: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

As multiple articles describe, Apple has apparently pulled the over the air update to iOS 10.3 for the iPhone 5 and 5C for now. Whether this is permanent I have not read anywhere and according to one article I read you can go ahead and still update an iPhonen 5/5C to 10.3 with iTunes. Mike,

Re: VPN, how to use and accessible app

>From what I read, they do not limit the data. I'm probably not going to use it much myself, but just threw it out there to help some who maybe cannot afford the paid versions. Richard > On Apr 3, 2017, at 7:14 AM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: > > Hi Richard. I try to stay away

RE: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Having started this thread, I thought I should provide some closure about what I've recommended to my clients. The explanation that the over-the-air updates were pulled, but that iTunes updates were still available seemed to be a bandaid solution to me, so I recommended that they consider

RE: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Hi All, I have a 4th generation iPad and when I go to see if there is an update it shows I have the latest which was 10.2.1 I think if my memory serves me right. So you are saying you can go to iTunes and still update to 10.3? So if the 4th generation iPad does not support 64 bit then why

Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Is this happening to anyone else? Today I was getting a blipping sound and the menu items were shifting. I couldn't find the contact driver button for the longest time. Are used to be able to change my destination for doing a second stop, but now I can't. This is really disappointing when

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Don't even bother leaving them feedback. Your feedback will be sent to somebody in India who will give you a canned response and trash the feedback But yes, the app is absolutely sluggish on iOS. There's not even a way to rate a driver after a trip accessibly unless you're actually on another

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Hi yes, that's right, you can update to 10.3 via iTunes, but all around the web suggests that this will be the last ever update for 32 bit devices, as 10.3.2, which is currently in beta, appears to be 64 bit only, suggesting the fact. > On 3 Apr 2017, at 18:04, Mr. Ed

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Hi folks For those that did not get the update, try again, maybe with the small fix 10.3.1 the update will come through. Regards Davy -Oorspronkelijk bericht- From: Russ Kiehne Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for

Small 10.3.1 update available

You'll find this by doing a manual check. It's a small bug fix and security update. -- 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 inappropriate,

unable to read feed articles in lire any more

I have used lire for years to read feed articles and share them via e-mail. With version 3.8, I can't seem to get to the articles and the interface has changed a lot Am I missing something? Can someone point me to help with lire. -- The following information is important for all members of

Here is an Article on How to Cause a Computer to be Untrusted by an iOS Device

Hello Everyone, I recently had a need to untrust a previously trusted computer in conjunction with an iOS device. Of course, the easiest way to cause all previously trusted computers to be untrusted by an iOS device is to simply reset the Privacy and Location settings on the device, itself;

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Hi, I just want to let you know that there is a Facebook group. It is called Blind Users of Uber and Lyft if you have a Facebook account to join that group. They will be able to answer your questions from there. Hope this help you. Cheers, Scott Dollar Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3,

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

I much prefer Lyft. The app is accessible, and very easy to use. It now gives you a countdown timer when your car arrives, and a countdown estimate of when you will arrive at your destination. If you have some vision, or have a sighted person waiting with you, it tells you the make and color of

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Yes, if you have a choice, definitely use Lyft over Uber. Better customer service, more professional drivers and overall a better experience. On 4/3/2017 4:59 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: > I much prefer Lyft. The app is accessible, and very easy to use. It > now gives you a countdown timer when your

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Am I the only one who doesn't have an issue with this change? They did it to provide more frequent updates re: progress and such - which I, personally, can already see improved after most of the time the driver would ping me before the app registered he was here. Also I don't see it refreshing at

Any Apple related WeChat groups?

Hello list Is there any Apple related WeChat groups? Maria Reyes Owner of the following group: iTalk https://groups.io/g/iTalkiMessage maria1re...@icloud.com Email: ios.fang...@gmx.com -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

iOS 10.3.1 is now available for download for iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, iPod touch 6th generation and later Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

I also don't have any issues with Uber. We have lived here but it's not nearly as popular as Uber and often when I open the Lyft app there are no drivers available. On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 5:46 PM James Homuth wrote: > Am I the only one who doesn't have an issue with this

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

This is total nonsense. Please don't tell the list this information. over the past 5 months I have been denied from riders to my seeing eye dog. Every single time, and I mean every single time when I reported the issue, I have been contacted by uber support with in 24-48 hours. None of them had an

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

UBER does all this as well. I have not experienced any of the issues that others have complained about. I have a Iphone 6+, and depend on VO 100% of the time. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Monday, April

RE: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

Again, this could be each persons experiences with each platform. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Shaf Patel Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 5:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Uber app experience getting

RE: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Hi Jeffrey, I don't see why somebody who is most likely a fairly basic phone user should upgrade. Just because they can't have 10.3 or later any more doesn't mean they can't happily use their iPhone 5 with 10.2.1 for another year or two. Apple and companies in general of course always make it

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

thanks for passing this info about the uber group. i'l have to join it my self. i didnt even know there was one out there. On 4/3/2017 1:50 PM, dollar...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I just want to let you know that there is a Facebook group. It is called Blind Users of Uber and Lyft if you have a

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

I switch between them, kind of a phone collector. Original message: As multiple articles describe, Apple has apparently pulled the over the air update to iOS 10.3 for the iPhone 5 and 5C for now. Whether this is permanent I have not read anywhere and according to one article I read you can go

RE: Pocket-size Bluetooth Keyboard usable with Iphone

I can’t tell for sure, I’d need a pc with bluetooth and I don’t have access to one. You might google “microsoft windows context key bluetooth universal keyboard” or some such phrase to see what comes up. Sorry, Chip From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]

Re: Uber app experience getting increasingly bad

I have been using Uber and very happy with the service. But I would like to try Lift sometime. First of all, do you find it difficult to have to use cash to pay for your ride and second, will the driver assist you to the door when reaching your destination? Third is there an option to contact