Re: More problems with voice dream reader

The problem is if you uninstall and reinstall voice dream reader you lose everything in your library so that is why I do not plan on doing this. Please by all means ask everyone that is having this problem contact the Voice Dream people, because when I did they told me no one was having this

Re: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

The answer to pretty much all of your questions is yes. i find that the services are pretty much the same, in fact many drivers drive for both services. I find the apps easy to use, but i guess that's a matter of skill level, self confidence, etc. Yes, you pay with a credit or devit card, and

Re: Downloading entire Bookshare library at once

I don't think it's possible. It'd be like me trying to download my entire Previously Downloaded list from BARD; for that you'd need to add each book individually to the Wish List and then download them one by one. I've got at least eight years worth of books on that list. :) I know that they're

RE: Downloading entire Bookshare library at once

I don't think this is possible. You would have to redownload the books in the format presently used. When this happened to me, I got rid of the books that didn't work as I had many in the older format. It was time consuming in the extreme. Since Bookshare has a monthly limit of how much can be

Re: How to make a calendar entry using Siri

Thanks for all the helpful responses. Now all I have to do is remember this. I know I have seen this post before, probably even save something although I couldn't find it today when I was looking. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Sandra E. Finley

Re: messenger in facebook

Hi, It is not a bug. You have to get use to the new changes. If you have noticed that if there is a problems with the Messenger itself, I am going to advise you to uninstall and reinstall it which it will fix the problems. Hope this help you. Cheers, Scott Dollar Sent from my iPhone >

Re: More problems with voice dream reader

I am just wondering why you would want all of the books you ever read on your phone? I am only curious. Is there a way to find on bookshare your reading history? Thanks, Lois From: Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2017 6:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: More

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When you are within a book and have stopped reading, double tap the screen and it should say menu. This is a menu of items for that specific book. In the top left of the screen should be a button that says menu. Double tap this, and there are further options dealing with the specific book, and

RE: iPhone 8 with the messaging app.

You must have deleted some messages because the “Null” appears in the place of where the message was. If you exit the Messages app, then bring up the app switcher and close it completely, then reopen it the “Null” occurances will be gone and all should be as always. Regards, Sieghard From:

Re: How to make a calendar entry using Siri

Mary, I do as Richard said but I often add “location” at the end. So I will say something like: “Schedule an appointment for October X at X time; Title is X and location is X.” HTH. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2017, at 3:37 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >

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Re: Downloading entire Bookshare library at once

Not only do I think the downloading of an entire library not possible, I don't think Bookshare would want it to be possible. I think I remember reading in one of their policy statements that their reason for being was not so that people could amass their own private library, rather to have

Re: More problems with voice dream reader

i'm using the latest Voice Dream Reader and the latest iOS 11.0.2, and reading is fine. I am not using the cloud sync. I have an iPod Touch 6 with 128 GB which has about 53 GB available. I use Amy from Ivona as my reading voice. Sorry I cannot duplicate your issue. Well, actually I'm glad I

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RE: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

I did not have the problem, all my custom ringtones were still there. Maybe the Reset Network Settings does help here, don't know, but I have had very few if any of the issues some people here mentioned except of course for those which are actually bugs like the deleting of text messages wit the

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Hello List, I was wondering for those who use the Apple wireless EarPods, how is typing using them? I know that using Bluetooth and typing on a virtual keyboard is sluggish at best. Any input is greatly appreciated. -- The following information is important for all

Re: Apple wireless EarPods

I don't experience any sluggishness with my Microsoft Universal Mobile keyboard while typing. This is the case even while using airpods or my Trekz Titaniums. However, I do own a couple of older Bluetooth speakers which are very sluggish to the point of being useless if using Voiceover. You should

Re: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

Do we get lift here in canada? does anyone know? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2017, at 9:19 AM, Anthony Vece wrote: > > Hi Terri; > > I have no problems with either app. > > Once in a while I receive promotions from Lyft for 10 per cent off rides > between 9 a > M to 5

Re: Apple wireless EarPods

I wear them almost the entire day and, I have no lag problems at all. > On Oct 7, 2017, at 8:27 AM, Michael Maslo wrote: > > Hello List, I was wondering for those who use the Apple wireless EarPods, how > is typing using them? I know that using Bluetooth and typing

RE: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

Hi Teri, I recently started using Lyft and like it a lot. I have only had one friver that I rated less than 5 stars. She received that rating based on poor navigation skills. She had to make one right turn and drive for 1.5 miles straight to get to my house. With GPS, she got lost. Lyft

RE: Apple wireless EarPods

You won’t notice any lag with bluetooth keyboards, it’s when you use the onscreen keyboards where bluetooth earpieces show their limitations. I know some of you say it doesn’t exist with your Voyager Edge or your Airpods or whatever other fancy headset or earpiece you have, but I have tried

Any Tv guide apps

Hi all, So our tv finally works and we don't have cable so all I want is a simple tv guide app to let me know what's on my local channels please. Also, since I know we're not supposed to send thank you messages I will say thank you in advance. Lelia -- The following information is

Re: Any Tv guide apps

I use the tv guide mobile app which is very good and simple to use and set up. there's also tv listings by tv 24 which is good too. On 10/7/2017 9:04 AM, Lelia wrote: Hi all, So our tv finally works and we don’t have cable so all I want is a simple tv guide app to let me know what’s on my

RE: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

Hello, I have the same problem. I have contacted Apple and they say their engineers are working on it, but I haven't heard anything in 2 weeks. Amy -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Liz Ulrich and LD Hope Sent: Friday,

RE: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

I have done all of that and more. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 8:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11. Did you

Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

Hello all, I know there have been many questions on this list, regarding both of these services. Unfortunately, I didn't keep up with the threads, because I don't travel alone. Just a personal choice. However, now I have some questions about both services. First of all, is there a

Re: Apple wireless EarPods

I have no problem typing. > On Oct 7, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Michael Feir wrote: > > I don't experience any sluggishness with my Microsoft Universal Mobile > keyboard while typing. This is the case even while using airpods or my Trekz > Titaniums. However, I do own a

Re: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

Hi Terri; I have no problems with either app. Once in a while I receive promotions from Lyft for 10 per cent off rides between 9 a M to 5 PM with Lyft. > On Oct 7, 2017, at 8:57 AM, Terri Stimmel wrote: > > Hello all, > > > I know there have been many

Re: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

Hi Amy & Sieghard & Amy; The only way I found around this situation is to turn Voiceover off and get sighted help. God Bless Anthony > On Oct 7, 2017, at 8:56 AM, Amy Ruel wrote: > > I have done all of that and more. > > > -Original Message- > From:

RE: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

No -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Simon Wong Sent: Saturday, October 7, 2017 6:27 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift Do we get lift here in canada? does anyone know? Sent from

RE: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

The apps themselves are of course free, whether one service is better than another may depend on your city. In some places the same drivers may drive for Lift and Uber. Here in Canada Uber is only available in a few of the larger cities and I have used it in Calgary and the drivers were always

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Re: More problems with voice dream reader

Hello, I am not seeing this issue. It seems to be working just fine on my iPhone 7plus running iOS11. Regards, Greg Wocher > On Oct 7, 2017, at 12:58 PM, Dana Leet wrote: > > Hello everyone. Many of you knew, that I had a problem with the voice dream > reader

Re: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

I also have an issue with the ringtones with IOS 11 and my IPhone 7. But my problem is that after any kind of update, the special ringtones I set for certain contacts reverts back to the old default ringtone,"Opening" Thankfully there are only a handful of contact to which I have assigned

Re: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

I use Uber here in Reno with great success and I have to question the treatment of their drivers. I have asked almost every driver if they have any problems with Uber and they say "No". And I tend to wonder if some of these rumors come from the taxi services who want Uber and Lift gone because

Re: Questions regarding Uber, or Lift

Ent"> On Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 8:57:36 AM UTC-4, Terri Stimmel wrote: > > Hello all, > > > I know there have been many questions on this list, regarding both of > these services. Unfortunately, I didn't keep up with the threads, > because I don't travel alone. Just a personal choice.

Instacart is driving me crazy!

Hello everyone, Instacart is going to cause me to pull my hair out! By any chance, could someone please help me? First of all, I haven't used the App in probably 4 months. I even removed it from my phone, until today. Now I need to use it again today. And I feel from now on I will just

Guitar Tab Reader

Is there any app that can have Voiceover read guitar tabs? -- 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, please contact the owners or

Re: More problems with voice dream reader

I have had no problems with VDR since the update. I only have about 15 books at a time in the app though, not a huge library. Take care, Lois From: Greg Wocher Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2017 1:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: More problems with voice dream reader Hello, I

Re: More problems with voice dream reader

Hello, My husband is having the exact same problem. He is re-installing it. I will let you know if it works. Nancy Nancy Badger, Ph.D Executive Director of Counseling Old Dominion University Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling errors. > On Oct 7, 2017, at 12:58

This is not my day to get anything to work. Lift issues

Hello everyone, So I am trying to get Lift set up on my phone. I got to the point where I am supposed to enter a code, that I received in a text message. However, I can't enter the code. There seems to be no box. So what the heck am I supposed to do? I've tapped on different areas, thinking

RE: iPhone 8 with the messaging app.

Is it because you deleted messages using the rotor and then you have that blank space which Voiceover reads as “null”? It almost sounds like that because closing the app will fix this. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John J. Fioravanti, Jr. Sent:

Re: Instacart is driving me crazy!

Under each item you add when you dt there is an add to favorites option. When you dt on that in goes into the "my items area. so that you can find it easily when you search for it again when making a new shopping cart. I don't use the lists much but have found Instacart wonderful and easy to

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I just used dictation to send an email but now all my system so have disappeared and I have new bush sound when sending emails, new people, new click when screen is locked. Is there a solution to this? Thanks. Karen -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

Re: messenger in facebook

Hi try removing messenger and reinstalling. I did this and it fixed my problem when this happened to me. Jen On Oct 7, 2017, at 4:52 AM, Carol Adams > wrote: Hi, I’ve had this problem quite a lot actually and I’ve had to literally

Re: messenger in facebook

Hi, I’ve had this problem quite a lot actually and I’ve had to literally start a new message and delete the one I’m trying to do before it will let me type something I think it must be a bug, Carol Sent from my iPhone > On 7 Oct 2017, at 06:22, Janet Bell wrote: > > Hi

Re: appear offline in facebook

Hi, How do you get it to show off-line in messenger no matter what whether you are on the app or on the mobile Facebook site on a PC Jen On Oct 6, 2017, at 9:17 PM, Donna > wrote: It is my understanding that if Messenger is set to show that

RE: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

Hi, Glad you got it straightened out. I tried this but it did not work on my end. Amy -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Liz and LD Hope Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2017 10:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A

RE: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

Sighted help to do what? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Vece Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2017 9:26 AM To: Blind iPhone MailingList Subject: Re: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11. Hi Amy & Sieghard &

Re: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

To change your ringtone! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2017, at 12:21 PM, Amy Ruel wrote: > > Sighted help to do what? > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Anthony Vece > Sent: Saturday,

More problems with voice dream reader

Hello everyone. Many of you knew, that I had a problem with the voice dream reader library, and then was able to do iCloud back up to restore everything. Now today, the latest update a voice dream reader, allows me to read for about 15 to 20 seconds, and then completely closes out and it is

Re: More problems with voice dream reader

No, this time, at least thus far on my iPhone 7 Plus still running iOS 10, I'm not having a problem with the latest update. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Dana Leet wrote: > > Hello everyone. Many of you knew, that I had a problem with the

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RE: A glitch with ring tones since updating to 11.

I did fix the problem. What I ended up doing was going in to settings, general, reset, and reset network. Once the network settings were reset and the phone was rebooted, everything worked just fine. It has been said that before you install an update to IOS on the phone that you should reset

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I signed up for DirectTVNow and I installed the app. Every time I double tap on a show, it does not play. Has any one had any success using this App, and if so, any tips will be appreciated. Sent from my iPhone Liz Ulrich and leader Dog hope HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ELIZABETH.ULRICH.1 --

Re: appear offline in facebook

Open the Messenger app. Tap on people at the bottom. Swipe down to active. Your name will appear first & is selected On. Tap on your name to set being offline. Donna > > Hi, > How do you get it to show off-line in messenger no matter what whether you > are on the app or on the mobile Facebook

iPhone 8 with the messaging app.

Hi: I'm experiencing a reoccurring problem in the messages app with the iPhone 8. The app seems to lock and I can only scroll through certain messages (say 10 or so); and can't get down through the older ones or up to the newer ones. So what I have to do is go to the app switcher and close the

RE: Apple wireless EarPods

I tried them a few weeks ago and there was no lag time. I sent them back because they did not fit firmly in my ears. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Vece Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2017 9:27 AM To: Blind iPhone MailingList

RE: Downloading entire Bookshare library at once

I have no idea how this could be accomplished. Have you contacted Bookshare yet? Richard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 9:29 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Downloading entire Bookshare library at

Re: Downloading entire Bookshare library at once

I don't think this is possible. On 10/7/2017 3:17 PM, Richard Turner wrote: I have no idea how this could be accomplished.  Have you contacted Bookshare yet? Richard *From:* viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Cristóbal *Sent:* Friday, October 6,

Re: Iphone 8 VS 8+ or X

Actually optical image stabilization is only available on the iPhone X Maria Reyes Owner of the following groups: Apple 411: apple411+subscr...@groups.io iMessage/FaceTime: the.big.apple.n...@gmail.com > On Oct 6, 2017, at 2:36 PM, christopher hallsworth > wrote: >

How to make a calendar entry using Siri

Hi all, Occasionally I have tried to use Siri to make a calendar entry. Usually something messes up. I think there is a certain specific syntax you have to use, and then it works. I don't use it often enough to remember that syntax. Can someone please refresh my memory. It would be awfully nice

Re: Iphone 8 VS 8+ or X

I am 99.9% sure that this is incorrect. There is something else that's available only on the X, but it's not that. Optical image stabilization is even on the 7+. Could it be maybe only for the back camera? There's more to this than just saying it's not available. Mary Sent from my iPhone >

Voice dream reader update, I spoke too soon

I saw that update yesterday and double tapped on update. I assumed it had updated. But there were problems yesterday off and on with the iTunes Store at Cetera, and I must've tried the update during one of those times. Because when I went into updates today, I saw a whole bunch of updates that

RE: How to make a calendar entry using Siri

Hi Mary, There are several ways to do this, but the syntax I have settled on is to say: "create an appointment titled Dr. Smith on November first at 10 AM." Siri will repeat it and ask if you want it scheduled, say yes and you are done. You can add the length of the appointment to by saying

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I am running IOS 11.0.2 and Kindle version 5.15.2 with VoiceOver on an iPhone 6+.  Prior to updating to IOS 11, Double-tapping from within a Kindle book would bring up the menu. Although VoiceOver still says double-tapping brings up the menu, I find this gesture no longer works. I have tried

Re: How to make a calendar entry using Siri

Siri wants a title, time and date. I usually say: "Schedule an appointment, titled orthopedics, on October 11 at 8:30 AM." Siri repeats what she thinks I said. I can say 'change title' or "change time". Siri asks if I want to schedule the appointment and I say Yes. then if something is

Re: How to make a calendar entry using Siri .. more info

You can ask siri "What are my appointments for October", and she will tell you. You can say, "change the date of my September 25th appointment to October 20th", and she will do it. I believe she will also cancel an appointment. At 02:30 PM 10/7/2017, you wrote: Hi all, Occasionally I

RE: iPhone 8 with the messaging app.

Interesting that I am seeing "Null", but I'm not deleting any messages. What does seeing "Null" mean and is there a work around so that I can continue to scroll? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2017

Re: Downloading entire Bookshare library at once

Hi, if you figure this out, I would like to know the answer as well. Thank you Beth Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2017, at 1:27 PM, Kelby Carlson wrote: > > I don't think this is possible. > >> On 10/7/2017 3:17 PM, Richard Turner wrote: >> I have no idea how this

Re: Accessing the menu from within a Kindle Book

Hi Kathy, I'm using iOS 11 and the most recent version of the Kindle app. Double-tapping the screen brings up the menu. Have you tried restarting your phone, and removing the app from the app switcher and then running it again? Best, Anna > On Oct 7, 2017, at 2:37 PM, Kathy Blackburn

Re: Iphone 8 VS 8+ or X

Hello, In the iPhone X both lenses of the dual camera setup have image stabilization. On the 8plus only one of the dual lenses has the image stabilization. Regards, Greg Wocher > On Oct 7, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > I am 99.9% sure that this is incorrect.

Re: Downloading entire Bookshare library at once

Hi, If you find out the answer, I would like know this as well. Thank you, Beth P. S. Sorry if this message came across twice Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2017, at 10:29 AM, Cristóbal wrote: > > Hello list, > So, I’ve been a member of Bookshare since it started

Re: More problems with voice dream reader

I am having similar problems. On 10/7/2017 2:31 PM, Lois Butterfield wrote: I have had no problems with VDR since the update.  I only have about 15 books at a time in the app though, not a huge library. Take care, Lois *From:* Greg Wocher *Sent:* Saturday, October

Re: Problem with Kindle app

I have already closed Kindle in the app switcher. I powered the phone down and re-started. I opened Kindle and tried again to access the menu. I was about to write back that it still doesn't work, when lo and behold, here came the menu. I haven't figured out how to get it consistently, but