RE: The IOS Tips App

Did you try a 3-finger swipe from right to left or bottom to top? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jim Fettgather Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: The IOS Tips App Hello. I have found

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

I had an orbit for a bit, not impressed. almost everyone who got one in this early run had dots that wouldn’t come up. I got a refund. I was hoping for a cheap backup, but it’s not going to be orbit. I can see one or two with dots not working, but almost *all* of them?! On Mar 15, 2018, at

Re: The IOS Tips App

Hi, three finger swipe right to left works. Thanks for the question and answer to this. It has been frustrating me for a long time Ian > On 16 Mar 2018, at 06:31, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Did you try a 3-finger swipe from right to left or bottom to top? > > -Original

Re: The IOS Tips App

Thanks for asking, I tried every conceivable gesture, all 1, 2, and 3 finger gestures. from right to left, and up and down, could not get anything to work. -Original Message- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 1:31 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: The IOS

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

I don’t want to talk too fast burt, I have used the orbit 20 since October of 2017 and had no problems. Andy and Shubert From: alia robinson Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 3:16 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? I had an orbit

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Hi, I have the Orbit 20 display and love it. Keep in mind that this is the first braille display that I have ever used. The only thing I would wish it had more is, 40 cells. I have pared it with my Iphone 6s and makes it much better to type information into a post on Facebook and to read

RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

I agree with you Kitty, I prefer to have the cursor routing buttons over having braille dots seven and eight. I suppose If I am to do professional editing, Dots seven and eight can be very important. Regards, Cris From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Best Password Manager

Using 1password on iPhones, iPads and Windows machines. Completely accessible. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of kelby carlson Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 5:07 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Best Password Manager

Re: USPS informed delivery and the iPhone a question:

I installed this app because I want to figure out how it works. So fard it say mai 0. This may be because I just signed up though. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2018, at 7:06 AM, Tom Rash wrote: > > I haven’t tried this, but if you have Jaws 2018, you might be able

Re: Best Password Manager

I use on my iPhone All Pass Pro I think it’scalled Does this have a PC app as well for Windows7, or a page where the passwords put int the iPhone app, could be synced to the PC and vice versa? I’ve been swsaving my passwords in the BrailleNote, but if something wre to happen to the unit? Thanks

Best Password Manager

What is the most accessible password manager for the iPhone, especially one that also works well on PCs? Sent from my iPhone -- 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

maps on nearby explorer

Hi all. Someone on this list was discussing the difference between the 3 major GPS apps and mentioned that google or apple maps work better than the NAVTEQ map when planning a route. I thought you could choose Google, Apple, open street or NAVTEQ maps. Is this correct when you’re planning a

USPS informed delivery and the iPhone a question:

Hi Listers. I signed up yesterday for USPS informed delivery. This is a service where in addition to tracking packages you  also get a list of the mail that will arrive in your mailbox every day. I figured it would be a help to at least have an idea if I even care to scan the mail in the box

Re: BrailleMe web site

richard, thanks. You can ignore my earlier question about who makes and sells braille me. From: Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 9:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: BrailleMe web site http://innovisiontech.co/brailleme/ Richard “The secret is not to make your

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

hi all jumping in on this topic. i am wondering for those of us who use jaws and so are used to useing speech and not braille are there any options left for those who want to use a braille display with speech output? years and years ago i had a braille and speek that i was told at the time that

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

who makes and sells braille me? -Original Message- From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? It's a new product, and I would imagine that there are business issues, such as

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Chris, I have used braille displays for years and am trying to remember when I last used dots 7 and 8. I will tell u that those dots are used to show the cursor. I have also seen times when the full cell is used to show the cursor. I think the main issue is not in locating the cursor, but

Re: Google Assistant with voiceover?

You can also do a two-finger double-tap to have Assistant start listening. I think you have to do that tap again to stop listening, though. > On Mar 16, 2018, at 7:51 AM, Harry Bell wrote: > > Thanks for that, Tom! I just investigated the settings in the Google

Re: Help Needed with Screen Recording not Capturing Audio

Hi Sieghard, Thank you so much. I always love your detailed explanations. Keep it up. With best regards, Godwin Adoyi Agada Greetings from Ghana, W. Africa. (Sent from my iPhone) From: viphone@googlegroups.com on behalf of Sieghard

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Buddy Brannan has both displays and you can hear about them in the following podcast. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.blindbargains.com/audio/bbq136.mp3 -Original Message- From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 6:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: Best Password Manager

Hello, Lastpass is a good one to use. The free version of it can be used on multiple devices. It does work on both iOS and the PC as well as the Mac. Regards, Greg Wocher > On Mar 16, 2018, at 8:39 AM, Wayne Merritt wrote: > > 1Password is good on the iPhone, and they do

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

You’ll be able to find out a lot about both ddisplays next week at csun. Blind Bargains will be there and be doing podcasts on both displays. From: Carla Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 2:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? If

RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

If you have lots of money there is. HIMS BrailleSense Polaris 32 cell, $5,795.00, https://hims-inc.com/products/braillesense-polaris/ and Humanware’s BrailleNote Touch 32 cell, $5495.00 http://www.humanware.com/microsite/bntouch/index.php They both make an 18 cell model too, which cost less of

Re: BrailleMe web site

hi thanks for this websight it is interesting that this product doesn’t show that it supports jaws when it comes to screen readers the only otptions seem to be nvda or vo. from Mich. From: kitty hevener Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 11:18 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: BrailleMe

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Hello, No not almost everyone had units with issues. There was actually only a few of us that had issues. Most did not. There are units that are over a year old running fine. I was one who had a defective unit and I have already received my replacement unit and it is working fine. As for

Re: USPS informed delivery and the iPhone a question:

You will get an email every day. There will be images in the email. Double tap on one of them. You will get a choice as to whether to share just that one image, or share all images. When you double tap on Cher, if you have it installed on your phone, you can put the images into KNFB reader. On

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

It is a small company in India. Andy - Original Message - From: "kitty hevener" To: Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 8:09 AM Subject: Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? who makes and sells braille me?

Re: Best Password Manager

Agreed, 1Password all the way for me. I use this in combination with iCloud keychain since I only have iOS devices and a single macOS computer. > On 16 Mar 2018, at 17:01, Cristóbal wrote: > > Using 1password on iPhones, iPads and Windows machines. > Completely

Re: maps on nearby explorer

I found the results to be identical for pedestrian routes 1 to 1.5 miles from my current location that are at an angle, regardless of the address provider chosen. Try it for yourself. Kelly On 3/16/18, Paul and Paula Jordan wrote: > Hi all. Someone on this list was

Re: Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

True, but it only lasts for a few seconds, and if you're worried about Alexa listening to you you can just say stop at the end of your question or just not enable this feature. How would you like to see this feature work? On 03/16/2018 05:48 PM, Jewel wrote: A slightly amended Cut and paste

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

chris, have you considered something a bit more pricy, but not as high as braille note touch or braillesense polaris? Am thinking braille ddge from hims? I have never used it, but have heard goot reports. From: Cris Ali Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 12:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands It's easy enough to summon Alexa on one of Amazon's speakers, but when you've got a million things to ask the voice assistant, it can be a pain having to say "Hey, Alexa" over and over again. Now, Amazon has rolled out a new feature, which

Re: Amazon makes it easier to give Alexa follow-up commands

A slightly amended Cut and paste from the below message: "You'll know for sure if the device is listening if its * blue indicator is on" end of c and what a great help that is to a totally blind user! Should I ask the Echo if its showing a * blue light, and if it doesn't answer, I know

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Hi Kitty, No I have not considered buying a more expensive display. I run on a limited budget. Because I have a job, i do not qualify for state assistance. That leaves orbit or braille me as most viable choices. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2018, at 4:40 PM, kitty hevener

Regarding Email Messages from phuongdung1...@gmail.com

Hello Everyone, Thanks to Richard Turner, I discovered that a spammer with the email address of phuongdung1...@gmail.com has been sending messages to our members, appearing to be off-list but with the subject of previously on-list posts. This is to inform you that I have banned this spammer

RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Hello, What I find interesting is why neither of these two manufacturers chose not to include both routing keys and 8-dot Braille cells in their products. For my money, both of these two features are integral to a full functioning Braille display. Some things in life, truly confound me.

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

They made the choice to skip the routing keys because of cost. One of the APH staff hinted last year that they may be considering a 40 cell display, but that could have been a vague reference to the Graphity display that is 40 by 60, a multiline display that will show tactile graphics. Maybe we

Re: Braille display Comparison

I have not use a braille edge. I do have and have used obviously, the brailliant. It connects well. And I prefer its ergonomics to the hymns devices. That is a personal choice. Of course, it has no notetaking ability, and I think the braille edge has a little bit. I’ve only seen it, never

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Eight-dot Braille has advantages when composing texts; inputting passwords, and email addresses. From: Cris Ali Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 3:02 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? I like to hear from those who use braille

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Although I have not had the orbit 20 in my hands, I have heard podcast with demonstrations. The continuous sound of the refreshing of the orbit braille display for every line would drive me insane. That alone would keep me from purchasing a device. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2018,

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Well they could have done so but it would’ve increased the cost what is a critical feature to one person may not be important to somebody else they made their decisions to hold down the cost and you can either buy them or not Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2018, at 7:32 PM, M. Taylor

RE: BARD app - would this feature be helpful to others?

I appreciate those of you who pointed out the sorting by "latest" feature. I'll definitely use that. I also like some of the other ideas shared, so think I'll put together a suggestion list. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

Re: Braille display Comparison

Sandy; I used the VU20, the SmartBeetle14 and, the Braille Edge40 and, I found that all three Braille displays worked well. But, I found it quite a challenge to connect the VU20 so, I returned it. > On Mar 16, 2018, at 7:44 PM, Sandra E. Finley wrote: > > Has anyone

Re: Regarding Email Messages from phuongdung1...@gmail.com

Mark, thank you. I was about to let u know of two messages I had received earlier with subject brailleme. Thanks. -Original Message- From: M. Taylor Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 6:49 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Regarding Email Messages from phuongdung1...@gmail.com

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

Because they wanted to keep the price down. With those features you again have a $1000 Device. Andy - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 4:32 PM Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille

Re: Braille display Comparison

I used the Braille Edge for several years. The note taker is basic, and works best if the default document type is txt rather than HIMS Braille or BRL. It pairs easily with an iPhone. After 3 or 4 years, I had to send it in for repairs, and found that the mother board needed to be replaced,

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

I have read this thread with interest because I want to buy another Braille display; I bought a VarioUltra 20 and I regret that decision, partly because of its difficulty connecting with iPhone and now the US office is gone. I am reluctant to consider the BrailleMe because it is not based here

Braille display Comparison

Has anyone on this list used the Braille Edge and the Braillant? If so, which do you prefer with the iPhone? Thanks. Sandy Finley Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of

Re: need help

Thank you, so much, Richard, for these instructions. we did get everything straightened out last night with all the instructions we received and me searching some instructions in applevis. voice over just wouldn't come on, on my phone, so we did need our neighbor's help. Once it was on, I found

Re: USPS informed delivery and the iPhone a question:

Hi, I have had no luck whatsoever either. I didn’t know it had its own ap. Is this different than the regular USPS app? I signed up when it first became available and have tweeted at them numerous times regarding the lack of accessibility of this and have received no response (sad face). Take

RE: Google Assistant with voiceover?

That happens to me sometimes. I usually, after the microphone is selected, do a three finger double tap to mute Voice Over. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Harry Bell Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 5:06 AM To: Abridged Recipients

Re: Best Password Manager

1Password is good on the iPhone, and they do have a 1Password app for the PC but I think there is a subscription cost involved if you use it on multiple platforms. I have used the 1Password iOS app for several years and have found it very useful and accessible. The free version will let you track

Re: Google Assistant with voiceover?

Thanks for that, Tom! I just investigated the settings in the Google (search) app and after I turned Voice Search “ok, google” off and then back on again, now when I open the Google Assistant app, I can wait for voiceover to stop chattering and then use “ok, google” to launch a search Cheers

RE: USPS informed delivery and the iPhone a question:

I haven’t tried this, but if you have Jaws 2018, you might be able to read the jaws feature that recognizes PDF files. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Don Breda Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 5:52 AM To: VIPhone google group

RE: The IOS Tips App

According to Ian the standard gesture to change pages, a 3-finger swipe from the right side of the screen towards the left side, seems to work. This is the same as the gesture you use to change from one Homepage to the next and it is often used after an App is first installed and some

Google Assistant with voiceover?

I have just downloaded the Google assistant app on my iPhone 7+ and when I tap on the microphone to ask Google a question, voice-over reads out “open microphone” and this phrase is written in by Google assistant to the start of every request. This seems to mess everything up! Have I missed some