Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
The problem with the notion of the S having a better camera, so you should buy it instead of the R if you want to use OCR, the question: does all that fancy stuff on the dual lens camera etc. etc. really do anything for you? I would say no. I don’t see how it could. The single lens camera is

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Cris Ali
Thanks Richard. That is what I also remember from listening to the apple event. I could only remember three differences between the XS and the XR. XS has 3D touch and the XR does not. XS has dual camera and the XR has a single camera. The XS has an olade display and the XR has a

Re: face id question

2018-09-14 Thread Arlene
Can the face id be disabled? Thank you. Arlene - Original Message - From: "Michael Maslo" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 9:35 PM Subject: Re: face id question Hello Hank, yes you can get past this without a problem. When you get a phone that uses facial ID and if you are

Re: Apple's new iphones

2018-09-14 Thread Gerardo Corripio
I’m very happy with this SE, though I do wish Apple would have thought better, and have gotten out a 2nd Generation SE. I know that in May of 2020 when my Telcel plan needs renewing, I’d have to go with at least a 7 or 8, but kind of hessitant to do this because of me wearing hearing aids and

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Anna Dresner
Hello, Jonathan Mosen seemed to think that only the S products can record in stereo. If that's true and you're a podcaster, that would be something to consider. Also if you travel a lot, the dual SiM capabilities of the S phones might be helpful. I'm pretty sure that feature isn't on the R

Facebook Rookie Question

2018-09-14 Thread Susie Stageberg
Hi everyone. So in the Facebook app on the phone, I see that there are five tabs, one of which is the Facebook menu. I understand that "groups" is under this tab. Double-tapping on "Facebook menu" doesn't get me into the menu, it just keeps saying "Facebook menu selected." What's the magical

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
For the CPU, GPU, and Neural chip, there is no difference. None at all. So yes, get the XR. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor certified by World Services for the Blind JAWS certified > On Sep 14, 2018, at 11:15 AM, Cristobal Muñoz wrote: > > That and fretting over camera quality

RE: Jonathan loosens iOS 12 without the iBook

2018-09-14 Thread Barry Abbott
In Jonathan’s last book he talked about Face Recognition and the jestures used with the iPhone X. In a podcast I seem to remember him mentioning that he would be inserting this information again especially because the new offerings all require this knowledge. Barry From:

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
The specs of the XR do state that stereo recording is available, as well as the better stereo sound. I myself can't wait to hear the fruits of all that, in stereo videos and recordings all over the Internet. I'd have to look around for the DualSim stuff though., Devin Prater Assistive

Re: All the 3D Touch Actions You'll Lose by Switching to the iPhone XR with 'Haptic Touch' « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
This article states that they themselves aren't sure, so really this isn't all that informative. Really, we will just have to wait and see what haptic touch actually is.Now, in the presentation they showed that doing haptic touch on the camera icon opens the camera, I assume without needing to

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Richard Turner
To be clear, below is the XR specs for recording and Sim card. This is from the Apple specifications. Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Stereo recording SIM Card | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) 11 iPhone XR is not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards. Richard From:

What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Cris Ali
Hello folks, This is a question for the tech savvy iPhone users. What are the advantages of buying iPhone XS over iPhone XR for a totally blind user? Clearly iPhone XS has 3D touch and the XR does not. The XS has dual camera, and the XR has a single camera, and the display is different. How

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
I’m not sure I qualify as tech savvy. But I see absolutely no reason to spend more money for the XS or even X max. Even with the advantage of the OLED display, which should give better battery life, according to apples on specs, the EXR wins in that category. So I just can’t see any reason, if

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Cris Ali
Hi Jess, I do use the Camera apps like seeing AI and KNFB reader. However, I am not sure if they are designed to take advantages of a dual camera, or they are only using a single camera. This is very important. Regards, Cris From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jessica Dail Sent:

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
If we are looking at OCR alone then many of the features on newer phones like Smart HDR may negatively impact the recognition process. Just like with a traditional scanner going above a certain resolution while generating larger files does not improve the results of the OCR process. So we

Re: Jonathan loosens iOS 12 without the iBook

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
Yes, Jonathan definitely said on the most recent blindside podcast, that he’s breaking from his usual practice of not repeating a lot of stuff, and he will include the chapter on the gestures. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2018, at 9:02 AM, John McCallister > wrote: > >

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Richard Turner
This is from the Apple specifications. Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Stereo recording SIM Card | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) 11 iPhone XR is not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards. Richard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Devin Prater Sent: Friday, September 14,

Re: Getting a voice dream reader library on to a new device

2018-09-14 Thread Gerardo Corripio
If you’ve Voice Dream on ICloud, when you restore your new phone from an ICloud backup, you should have all of yur books as if they were on the old device. I’ve changed iPhones several times, and I’ve all my Voice Dream library intact. Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone SE de Telcel El 12/09/2018, a

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Cris Ali
Thanks Mary, You are raising some of the many questions going on in my mind. Cris From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 11:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user? The problem with

Jonathan loosens iOS 12 without the iBook

2018-09-14 Thread John McCallister
Does anyone know if Jonathan's new book will contain a chapter on the new gestures for the iPhone next I'm currently using 7+ and would like to learn the new gestures for the iPhone I just purchased will perceive in about two weeks. John McCallister From:

Re: My thoughts on new lineup of phones

2018-09-14 Thread Gerardo Corripio
Exactly yes I’m on the same channel as you when you mention the availability of older phones that don’t have the latest, but that do work. for instance I’ve an SE which came out March2016, an dit’s working awesome! the same thing in May 2020 when my Telcel plan is renewed, and am elegible for

All the 3D Touch Actions You'll Lose by Switching to the iPhone XR with 'Haptic Touch' « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks

2018-09-14 Thread Traci Duncan
I really like my 3d touch on my 6s. It was one of the main reasons I didn't switch to the iPhone SE. This is disappointing about the XR https://ios.gadgethacks.com/news/all-3d-touch-actions-youll-lose-by-switching-iphone-xr-with-haptic-touch-0187406/ All the 3D Touch Actions You'll Lose by

Re: My thoughts on new lineup of phones

2018-09-14 Thread Traci Duncan
For the XR color phones does anyone happen to know the color the front of the phone? Are they all white? I like the idea better of a color back in a black front. Thank you, Traci Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2018, at 3:56 AM, Devin Prater wrote: > > Everyone, please note that the XR

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Jessica Dail
Hi, Do you like 3D touch? If so, get the device that still has it. Do you feel you’d use OCR apps, like KNFB reader, and/or seeing AI? In that case, go for the device with a better camera. I hope this helps. Thanks, Jessica Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Cris Ali Sent: Friday,

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
Correction! The XR has something similar to 3D touch. It may not feel exactly like 3D touch, but it is like what the Home button on the 7 and 8 model is. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor certified by World Services for the Blind JAWS certified > On Sep 14, 2018, at 11:07 AM,

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Cristobal Muñoz
That and fretting over camera quality for things like OCR and other recognition apps/tasks between the two devices is probably unnecessary. The more important and impactful aspect for processing such tasks at this point will have more to do with processing speed and whatever other goodies are

RE: Facebook Rookie Question

2018-09-14 Thread Kathy Kalaluhi
Hi I am not sure what groups you are looking for. If you mean the groups that you belong to then you need to go to your Facebook page to locate groups. I cannot see what is written on the tabs along the bottom of my Facebook app but it reads newsfeed, requests, watch, market place,

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread lenron brown
I think the xr will do just fine with the camera it has. The xs and max camera seem to be extras that will matter to those that want crazy good photos outside of bar codes and stuff like that. On 9/14/18, Cris Ali wrote: > Thanks Richard. That is what I also remember from listening to the apple

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone
I missed what an electronic SIM card is. Can you please explain? Is the XR camera the same as an earlier iteration, or has it been improved? Which phone is the XR camera most like? Does the OLED screen save much battery? Thanks. Keith From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: A question about apple music?

2018-09-14 Thread Kelly Pierce
Spotify has multiple fitness playlists. It is free and the playlists are better. My gym in Chicago just surveyed the athletes in an upcoming competition. 40 percent wanted rock/metal and 40 percent wanted rap or hip hop. Organizers are now in a dilemma of what to put on the sound system

home button question

2018-09-14 Thread Jed Barton
Hey guys, OK, so a quick question. I know on the new phones the actual home button is gone. I was playing with my friends iphone 10 the other day. I know the home button doesn't exist on that. I know where the button is, but what's the secret? What i mean by that is, i tried tapping 3 times

RE: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread pdllogan77
You have to triple click the side (power) button .. -Original Message- From: jedbar...@gmail.com On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 3:05 PM To: viphone Subject: home button question Hey guys, OK, so a quick question. I know on the new phones the actual home

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
The XR camera is the wideangle camera that is on the iPhone X s. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor certified by World Services for the Blind JAWS certified > On Sep 14, 2018, at 1:17 PM, 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone > wrote: > > I missed what an electronic SIM card is.

RE: How to record Podcast with Stareo voiceover speech?

2018-09-14 Thread Robert Wright
What will you be using as a recorder? Which iDevice will oou be using to make your podcast? character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: akhilesh Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 11:56 PM To:

How dual-SIM works with Apple's iPhone XS & XS Max

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
I realize this feature is not out yet, even when the phones are actually in people’s hands, but I thought some folks might like to read this. I don’t understand why they specifically referred to the XS and the XS max, because Apple says that the X r also supports the dual sim. Just color me

RE: Facebook Rookie Question

2018-09-14 Thread Sherrie Gosling
I am running the latest update of Facebook on an iPhone 6s with version 11.4.1.. My Facebook app is different. The tabs across the bottom are Newsfeed, Friend requests, Watch, Notifications, and Facebook menu. To get to Facebook Menu I just double tap with one finger as usual. The choices

Re: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread Greg Wocher
Hello, To get back to the home screen you need to slide one finger up from the bottom of the screen till you feel a vibration and then lift your finger. To get to the app switcher you do the same thing as the home gesture but you keep sliding up till you feel a second vibration. Greg Wocher

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Davy Cuppens
Maybe the speakers of the xmax are better, like the 8+ is better sounded than the 8, deeper sound. Please aren’t we all a bit too impatient and curious? Wait wait wait! From: Mary Otten Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 5:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: What are the advantages

Re: My thoughts on new lineup of phones stereo or not?

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
Yes it has both stereo input and output. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor certified by World Services for the Blind JAWS certified > On Sep 14, 2018, at 1:45 PM, Davy Cuppens wrote: > > I thought even the xr had stereo input and output? > > -Oorspronkelijk bericht- From:

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Mr. Ed
Hi Devin, So you are saying the speakers and the sound on the XR is the same as on the X s and the X S Max. I would be very interested in this as I where hearing aids and I want the best and loudest clear sound I can get. Mr. Ed From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread Jed Barton
awesome. How about to get to the app switcher, and to get back to your home screen? Thanks, Jed On 9/14/18, pdlloga...@gmail.com wrote: > You have to triple click the side (power) button .. > > -Original Message- > From: jedbar...@gmail.com On Behalf Of Jed Barton > Sent: Friday,

Re: My thoughts on new lineup of phones stereo or not?

2018-09-14 Thread Davy Cuppens
I thought even the xr had stereo input and output? -Oorspronkelijk bericht- From: 'Kliphton Miller' via VIPhone Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 12:30 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: My thoughts on new lineup of phones I think apple has appealed to all audiences here. There

Re: face id question

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
Yes, then you'd need to use your passcode. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor certified by World Services for the Blind JAWS certified > On Sep 14, 2018, at 11:59 AM, Arlene wrote: > > Can the face id be disabled? Thank you. > > Arlene > > - Original Message - From:

Re: My thoughts on new lineup of phones

2018-09-14 Thread Kelly Pierce
I don’t like paying more for iPhones, but I work a boring job to afford beautifully expensive toys. With iOS 12, Apple has extended iOS updates to six years instead of five. Delaying an upgrade for a year will more than pay for the higher cost for the basic phone, the iPhone Xr. Kelly On

RE: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread pdllogan77
The accessibility shortcut might not be set for voice over .. you can always ask Siri to turn on voice over .. hold down the side button (power) and ask Siri .. "Turn on Voice Over" ... -Original Message- From: jedbar...@gmail.com On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Friday, September 14,

Re: Jonathan's book

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
Yes, the book is out. If you have bought books from him or anything else from him previously, and you signed up for mosen consulting announcements, you should see it in your inbox. It’s definitely out there. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2018, at 5:47 PM, > wrote: > > Hi. I saw

SiriusXM App Inaccessibility

2018-09-14 Thread Kolby Garrison
Hello, Everyone, I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing the recent inaccessibility of the SiriusXM app? I can no longer access on-demand content or my favorite channels. Square_audio is what VoiceOver announces when I am trying to scroll through content. I am wondering who to report this

RE: Downloadable MP3 of Apple's Special Event - we have stero input possible!

2018-09-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, I am pretty sure Jonathan mosen confirmed this in his after-event Blindside Podcast. This is probably more worthwhile listening to than the even titself since his daughter also explains and reads information from all the slides which they showed during the event. -Original

RE: iPhone xs 512gb Space Grey and Watch series 4 on backorder

2018-09-14 Thread Merv Keck
Everyone keeps asking what to do with 512 GB of storage. Last year I went six days without power during a hurricane. Last month I went five days without internet access due to a Spectrum Spasm. I have both Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited as well as Netflix, Pureflix, and amazon Prime.

RE: Downloadable MP3 of Apple's Special Event - we have stero inputpossible!

2018-09-14 Thread Robert Wright
Do I search qCast for blindside? character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 9:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Downloadable MP3 of

RE: Having trouble adding book to Voice Dream Reader

2018-09-14 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Joe, thank you so much for buying the book. If you’re adding a single epub file to Voice Dream Reader, you don’t want it zipped. Just drop it with the .epub extension somewhere in Dropbox, and have VDR retrieve it. I’ve tested this to confirm it’s working. We take great care with VDR

RE: Having trouble adding book to Voice Dream Reader

2018-09-14 Thread jkt4960
Hi Mary, Thanks for your help. That is what I was doing but it just wasn’t working. I finally ended up using my phone and Safari. When I got to the right page like you described I tapped on share with VDR and that worked. Thanks, From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mary

Jonathan's book

2018-09-14 Thread llumpkin
Hi. I saw reference to Jonathan's new IOS 12 book. Has it been released? Hi Jonathan, could you post a link and the price please. Thanks. -- 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

RE: Having trouble adding book to Voice Dream Reader

2018-09-14 Thread jkt4960
Ok thank you, it is in the phone, in VDR, looking good, waiting to be read. I am looking forward to it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jonathan Mosen Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 7:41 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Having trouble adding book to Voice Dream

Mark's iPhone Prediction, and some Info on In-Display Fingerprint Technology

2018-09-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, This post consist of three parts: In the first part, I re-post my comments, posted on Saturday, September 1, 2018, regarding this year's iPhone releases. In the second part, I post an article from The Verge, in which a writer describes his first experience using an in-display

RE: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread Carolyn Arnold
If you have an iPhone and buy a new one with a trade in or even without, wouldn't your settings be transferred along with your contacts? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Friday,

RE: Apple's new iphones

2018-09-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Carol, Good thing they didn't call the iPhone XS the iPhone XY because then if you liked the SE and the XY everybody would call you the SEXY girld *smile*! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 9:50 AM To:

Re: iPhone xs 512gb Space Grey and Watch series 4 on backorder

2018-09-14 Thread Victor Gouveia
This is not so crazy. I know phones from LG, Motorola and Samsung will hold SD cards up to half to a full terabyte. I happen to know someone who has to empty her phone every month or so because she literally has thousands upon thousands of pictures and videos on her phone that she uploads

RE: Waltr 2

2018-09-14 Thread Robert Wright
I can only speak for windows and it is very accessible. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Mary Otten Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 8:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com;

RE: iPhone xs 512gb Space Grey and Watch series 4 on backorder

2018-09-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I wouldn't even begin to know what I'd do with 512Gb of storage on my iPhone. I have a 6S Plus with 64Gb and it's barely half full. I guess if you like to take lots of 4K video or have tens of thousands of songs you want to store on your iPhone it makes sense, but for the amount of music

RE: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I don’t think this difference of 17 grams is something you would notice, that is just a bit over half an ounce for all you folks who haven’t caught on the the metric system yet and it would take two discerning hands to notice that difference. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

RE: Mark's iPhone Prediction, and some Info on In-Display Fingerprint Technology

2018-09-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Mark, Interesting and I wouldn't be surprised at all that if an under the display fingerprint sensor is developed which works truly well and fast that it would be Apple who will release it. The question is whether Apple sees the need for it given their fantastic Face Id feature which is in

Re: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread l . d . ethier23
Did you activate the short cut? Go to settings/general/accessibility/short cut Lyne > Le 14 sept. 2018 à 16:37, Jed Barton a écrit : > > ok, i tried tripple tapping the power button on my friend's iphone 10, > no voice-over. any ideas? > >> On 9/14/18, Greg Wocher wrote: >> Hello, >> To

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Christopher Chaltain
The XS is slightly smaller and lighter then the XR. 5.8 inch display versus 6.1 inch and 177 grams as compared to 194 grams.         On 09/14/2018 11:58 AM, Cris Ali wrote: Thanks Richard.  That is what I also remember from listening to the apple event.  I could only remember three

Re: Listening to Pro Football on iPad

2018-09-14 Thread Richard Turner
If you are paying for TuneIn premium, there would be no real point in using Game Day in my opinion. You're guaranteed a live feed with your subscription. While with Game Day, you have to find a feed that is carrying the game through a little trial and error. I had pretty excellent success on

RE: Seeking Advice on Upgrading from iPhone 5 to iPhone SE

2018-09-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Craig, I am pretty sure the iPhone SE will definitely still get iOS 13 next fall and it’s possible it may even still get iOS 14 in 2020. I am in the same boat with my 6S Plus, the 6S/6S Plus and iPhone SE all were released with iOS 9 in 2015. In the past Apple supported their devices with 5

RE: Jonathan's book

2018-09-14 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi larry, http://Mosen.org/ios12. Cost as usual is $19.95. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training http://www.mosen.org From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of llump...@austin.rr.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2018 12:48 PM To:

Re: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
I’m sure that triple tap thing has to be set up just like it did with the home button. So if it hasn’t been set up, it’s not gonna work. But you can tell Siri to turn on voiceover. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2018, at 1:37 PM, Jed Barton wrote: > > ok, i tried tripple tapping the power

Having trouble adding book to Voice Dream Reader

2018-09-14 Thread jkt4960
Hi list, I add Bookshare books to VDR with no problem. I move them from my pc running windows 10 to dropbox to my iphone 8 all the time. Today I bought Jonathan Mozen's IOS 12 book and haven't been successful moving it from my pc to dropbox to VDR. Is it supposed to be zipped or not? It

RE: IPhone X

2018-09-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
A poor choice in my opinion, depending on what capacity it was they lost a minimum of $350 with that sale and I assume they did this so they can maybe now buy the XS which means they spend again a minimum of $350 more. In other words, they bought 2 $1,000 phones in 1 year and sold one for $650

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
The specs say so, but please, wait until you can try them all out in stores. > On Sep 14, 2018, at 2:45 PM, Mr. Ed wrote: > > Hi Devin, > So you are saying the speakers and the sound on the XR is the same as on the > X s and the X S Max. I would be very interested in this as I where hearing >

Re: Listening to Pro Football on iPad

2018-09-14 Thread kitty hevener
I tried the game day ap for $1.99. While there were several feeds listed for the first monday night game, I hit on a bunch right off that were not doing the game. Since I “game hop” to various teams so I can get a feel of what is going on, I think tune in works best for me. But, it was a

RE: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread Carolyn Arnold
That won't work, unless the shortcut is set to work. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: jedbar...@gmail.com [mailto:jedbar...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 4:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: home button question ok, i

Re: Listening to Pro Football on iPad

2018-09-14 Thread kitty hevener
yes, I just thought game day might be just as effective and cost less. Silly me, I know, there is no free lunch lol!! From: Richard Turner Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 7:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Listening to Pro Football on iPad If you are paying for TuneIn

Waltr 2

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
Does anybody know if the above app is accessible with voiceover? The topic has come up on the phone related list, mostly in conjunction with windows. But it turns out, that this app is also available for the Mac, and it supposedly enables you to easily move lots of stuff from your computer to

Re: Listening to Pro Football on iPad

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
For me, SiriusXM is definitely the best deal. I get all the college games, MLB if I want it, although I got it for free through T-Mobile this year. And I get the NFL. And I don’t have to mess with tune ins now they’re here now they’re not feeds. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2018, at

RE: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread Susie Stageberg
Can you ask Siri to turn on VoiceOver? Susie -Original Message- From: jedbar...@gmail.com [mailto:jedbar...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 3:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: home button question ok, i tried tripple tapping the power

Re: home button question

2018-09-14 Thread Jed Barton
ok, i tried tripple tapping the power button on my friend's iphone 10, no voice-over. any ideas? On 9/14/18, Greg Wocher wrote: > Hello, > To get back to the home screen you need to slide one finger up from the > bottom of the screen till you feel a vibration and then lift your finger. To > get

10% Happier meditation app much more accessible than before

2018-09-14 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hello, A few days ago, we were talking about meditation apps, and I mentioned 10% Happier. They released an update today that fixes a lot of accessibility issues. I haven't played with it long enough to know whether everything is accessible, but it's definitely much easier to see what courses

Re: Having trouble adding book to Voice Dream Reader

2018-09-14 Thread Mary Otten
Hi Joe, When you got the book, you should’ve been on a page that had three links. One was a link just to the PDF version. Another is a link just to the EPUB version. The third is a link to a zip file containing both the pub and the PDF versions. And each link is identified as such. At least,

iPhone xs 512gb Space Grey and Watch series 4 on backorder

2018-09-14 Thread Sadam Ahmed
I finally was able to place my order at 4 am. Website traffic from my cell phone provider was crazy. Hopefully I'll get the order soon. Having skipped the X last year, I'm looking forward to this upgrade. Yours sincerely, Sadam Ahmed FaceTime, iMessage & email sa...@sadamahmed.com -- The

Re: IPhone X

2018-09-14 Thread lenron brown
thing is that's a pretty good deal, because really I wouldn't pay someone more than 650 for the x when I could just spend another 100 and get the xr. I mean if the storage space is right you would for sure be better off buying that x. On 9/14/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > A poor choice in my

Re: Kobo and Walmart ebooks reading apps

2018-09-14 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Travis, I use the Kobo app on a daily basis. It has its problems, but it is usable. Set the page transition to None, other settings don’t matter. You sometimes have to double-tap on the title then the author to get the book to open. To read, do a two-finger swipe up and it will read the

Re: U.K. iPhone upgrade programme

2018-09-14 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
Got it! Go into TV and Apple Store app, down to iPhone upgrade program, just double tap on joining now and the app will walk you through reserve in a slot in the nearest Apple Store! > On 14 Sep 2018, at 02:48, goshawk on horseback > wrote: > > I would also be interested in this, as the only

Re: U.K. iPhone upgrade programme

2018-09-14 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
True! I’ll get a lift. It seems so primitive to have to go over to a store rather than do it online. Harry > On 14 Sep 2018, at 09:40, goshawk on horseback > wrote: > > if you still can't get to the, "nearest apple store" however, it still > doesn't sound like a real solution, unless I am

New iPhone

2018-09-14 Thread Agent086b
Hi, have a confirmed order for the 10S. delivered next week. Max. -- 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

Re: U.K. iPhone upgrade programme

2018-09-14 Thread goshawk on horseback
if you still can't get to the, "nearest apple store" however, it still doesn't sound like a real solution, unless I am missing something. Simon - Original Message - From: "'Harry Bell' via VIPhone" To: Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 8:19 AM Subject: Re: U.K. iPhone upgrade

Re: JONATHAN MOSEN'S FOLLOW-UP FOLLOWING APPLE'S PRESENTATION

2018-09-14 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Tell me how you get to listen to it on VR devices please. - Original Message - From: "Julian" To: Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 9:49 PM Subject: Re: JONATHAN MOSEN'S FOLLOW-UP FOLLOWING APPLE'S PRESENTATION Hi, It’s already there. I just got done listening to it on my victor

Re: U.K. iPhone upgrade programme

2018-09-14 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Tel: 0800 048 0408. phone and ask them. - Original Message - From: "goshawk on horseback" To: Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 2:48 AM Subject: Re: U.K. iPhone upgrade programme I would also be interested in this, as the only apple store that is anywhere near me, is tucked away in an

Re: My thoughts on new lineup of phones

2018-09-14 Thread Devin Prater
Everyone, please note that the XR will have stereo recording, and better speakers as well. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor certified by World Services for the Blind JAWS certified > On Sep 13, 2018, at 6:55 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > The other thing to keep in mind is that the

Re: Newest 3 iPhones, Radios and Modems

2018-09-14 Thread Jim Weiss
Buying an unlocked iPhone directly from Apple should allow you to connect and move the phone between all of the US carriers. In the past moving a iPHone between carriers was hit or miss. For example an iPHone 6S that you purchased from Sprint could be moved to Verizon or AT, but moving it to

Re: A question about apple music?

2018-09-14 Thread Kimber Gardner
Try doing a search for workout or fitness. I just tried it and got several suggested playlists and radio stations. On 9/13/18, Jordan Norregaard wrote: > I love apple music, but I have a burning question!!! They used to > have a fitness top-chart, but they removed it months ago!!! That was >