RE: Voicedream scanner questions

2019-10-11 Thread khevener
Yeah, totally agree. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 2:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Voicedream scanner questions In my opinion, it is the best OCR app you could buy. My

Google has announced a new detailed voice guidance feature in Google Maps to help people with visual impairments

2019-10-11 Thread Brett Campbell
Google has announced a new detailed voice guidance feature in Google Maps to help people with visual impairments. https://www.iclarified.com/72810/google-maps-gets-detailed-voice-guidance-to-help-people-with-visual-impairments-video -- The following information is important for all members of

RE: groups app - to send messages to multiple recipients

2019-10-11 Thread Cher Bosch
For further info- here is the page link. The Groups app is below the iCloud section- and listed as a heading Level 2: https://www.digitaltrends.com/apple/how-to-make-a-contact-group-on-iphone/ Cher From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Cher Bosch Sent: Friday, October 11, 2019

RE: apple watch

2019-10-11 Thread khaffar
Hi Jan: Yes, go to the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll down to Phone, it is set by default to mirror your iPhone which is fine, scroll down to sound and switch it to off and keep heptic feedback to on if you like. Thanks -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

Re: Google has announced a new detailed voice guidance feature in Google Maps to help people with visual impairments

2019-10-11 Thread Richard Turner
I've never found anything like that in Google. I would use Lazarillo for that, which is free. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." -- from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, by Jane Wagner On Oct 11, 2019, at 3:04 PM,

Re: Seeking accessible app to learn conversational Spanish

2019-10-11 Thread Brett Campbell
Thanks, very much appreciated, playing with it now. > On Oct 11, 2019, at 11:42 AM, dacia.l...@gmail.com wrote: > > Yes, I’d like Duolingo. It is accessible, and it is free. You can upgrade, > but it is not required. You can learn several languages including Spanish. > > Sent from my iPhone >

groups app - to send messages to multiple recipients

2019-10-11 Thread Cher Bosch
Is anyone using this app and can say whether it is accessible? I have seen it recommended as an easy way to create a group which can repeatedly be used to send messages to an entire group of recipients. Cher -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

Re: Google has announced a new detailed voice guidance feature in Google Maps to help people with visual impairments

2019-10-11 Thread Robin
Is there a Feature built into Google's GoogleMaps, which Resembles the Feature built into Apple's AppleMaps that Allows users to Track their Movements with or without settin a Route? At 09:42 AM 10/11/2019, you wrote: Google has announced a new detailed voice guidance feature in Google

Re: iPhone 8 with iOS 13.1.2 really short battery life

2019-10-11 Thread Donald Raikes
Battery health says it is at about 87%. No navigation apps open as far as I can tell from the app switcher. On 10/11/19, Dave wrote: > have you checked your battery health? > > Also, check, if you have any navigation apps, open in your app switcher, > which might be using up your battery. > >

Re: groups app - to send messages to multiple recipients

2019-10-11 Thread Richard Turner
i prefer ABC Groups. For $1.99 you can remove ads. I use this one all the time for our book club, and a few other groups. Fully accessible. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc-groups-group-contacts/id685048714 Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it."

RE: Voicedream scanner questions

2019-10-11 Thread khevener
Terri, I think this scanner is well worth the money. Like Richard, I wish it could read columns. As it stands now, I use it to check mail. Even though I may not get everything, I definitely get enough to know if the mail is junk or needs more serious attention. I like the speed and the tone

Seeking accessible app to learn conversational Spanish

2019-10-11 Thread Brett Campbell
Does anyone have experience with an app to learn basic conversational Spanish that is accessible with VoiceOver? Thank you. -- 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

iPhone 8 with iOS 13.1.2 really short battery life

2019-10-11 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I have noticed in the two weeks since I upgraded my iPhone 8 to iOS 13.1.2 tghat my battery life is significantly shorter. As in from a 100% charge with hte phone just sitting on my desk not plugged in and when I am not using it for anything, the battery drains to 50% within a couple of

Re: Responding to a text with a phone call

2019-10-11 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
OK thanks > On Oct 10, 2019, at 6:06 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > No, if the person isn't in your contacts then you'll just see the number and > you can double tap that to call them back. > > >> On 10/10/19 8:03 PM, 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone wrote: >> So it sounds like the person

Re: iPhone 8 with iOS 13.1.2 really short battery life

2019-10-11 Thread Marco Chan
I had experienced that before. Most likely the phone was still updating. Now is ok. Sent from my iPhone > On 11 Oct 2019, at 11:39 AM, Donald Raikes wrote: > > Hi, > > I have noticed in the two weeks since I upgraded my iPhone 8 to iOS > 13.1.2 tghat my battery life is significantly

When edit fields are dimmed out

2019-10-11 Thread Duane Steele
Hello again, Friends, My banking APP, like so many we get used to, in a recent update has made it very difficult to do some tasks that used to be easy. I want to send some spending loot to one of my grandsons who's in college but doesn't use Zelle. But I can't find a way to change his

Re: Seeking accessible app to learn conversational Spanish

2019-10-11 Thread dacia . luck
Yes, I’d like Duolingo. It is accessible, and it is free. You can upgrade, but it is not required. You can learn several languages including Spanish. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2019, at 11:06 AM, Brett Campbell wrote: > > Does anyone have experience with an app to learn basic

Re: iPhone 8 with iOS 13.1.2 really short battery life

2019-10-11 Thread Dave
have you checked your battery health? Also, check, if you have any navigation apps, open in your app switcher, which might be using up your battery. Dave. -Original Message- From: Donald Raikes Sent: Friday, October 11, 2019 4:39 PM To: viphone Subject: iPhone 8 with iOS 13.1.2

RE: iPhone 8 with iOS 13.1.2 really short battery life

2019-10-11 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Close all apps in the app switcher, then go to Settings > General > Reset and select to Reset Network Settings. After the phone reboots you have to rejoin your WiFi including entering your password and if your phone was called something like Donald's iPhone you have to go to Settings > General

Re: Google has announced a new detailed voice guidance feature in Google Maps to help people with visual impairments

2019-10-11 Thread Devin Prater
The only question is, is it more detailed than Google’s, and is it more accurate? > On Oct 11, 2019, at 5:42 PM, Robin wrote: > > Actually there's 2 Modes of Trackin built into Apple's AppleMaps: Tracking > with Heading & Tracking without Heading > > Of Course, Tracking with Heading

Re: groups app - to send messages to multiple recipients

2019-10-11 Thread Richard Turner
I like Cardhop for contacts, but how are you using it for sending emails to a group? Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." -- from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, by Jane Wagner On Oct 11, 2019, at 6:06 PM, Jennie

Text resource for learning ms office for ios

2019-10-11 Thread stephanie mitchell
Hi all, Is there a text-based resource for learning how to use ms word, excel with ios from a voiceover perspective? TThanks,Steph -- 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

are any guitarists familiar with this?Talking Tab - Talking Tab is the world's first platform for converting electronic tab files into a screen reader friendly format.

2019-10-11 Thread 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone
hi, I just ran across this and have not yet had time to look into it. Is anyone on this list familiar with this, and if so does it work as advertised? Thanks in advance, Keith http://talkingtab.com/ -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have

Re: are any guitarists familiar with this?Talking Tab - Talking Tab is the world's first platform for converting electronic tab files into a screen reader friendly format.

2019-10-11 Thread Richard Turner
I wouldn't say I'm familiar with it, but I experimented with it a year or more ago. It is pretty time intensive to copy each part to get it converted. I think you did basically one line at a time. Though it worked, but was more tedious than I was willing to deal with at the time. Maybe someone

Re: groups app - to send messages to multiple recipients

2019-10-11 Thread Jennie Facer
Hi, I prefer CardHop. It does awesome. Jenn Jenn and Kumi TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE BUT TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THE WORLD! > On Oct 11, 2019, at 4:28 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > i prefer ABC Groups. For $1.99 you can remove ads. > I use this one all the time for our book club, and a

Customising haptics?

2019-10-11 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
On a podcast I heard that in iOS 13 (I’m running iOS 13.1.2 on my iPhone XS) it is possible to turn on or off haptic feedback for things like when you 3-finger swipe left or right between screens of apps. I cannot find where in Settings I can cutomise these - can someone help? Thanks Harry --

Re: Google has announced a new detailed voice guidance feature in Google Maps to help people with visual impairments

2019-10-11 Thread Robin
Actually there's 2 Modes of Trackin built into Apple's AppleMaps: Tracking with Heading & Tracking without Heading Of Course, Tracking with Heading provides More Detailed information At 03:33 PM 10/11/2019, you wrote: I've never found anything like that in Google. I would use Lazarillo for

RE: Battery Health

2019-10-11 Thread Mr. Ed
Hi, I have an iPhone 6s plus that is over three years old. I have had it on for 24 hours a day for all that time. My battery health the last time I check it was 92 percent. Mr. Ed From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Thursday, October

Re: To Upgrade or not to Upgrade, that is the Question

2019-10-11 Thread dani pagador
For as much as I complained about VO dropping out after phone/FaceTime calls, I'm really glad I did the upgrade to the IOS13. I got a call that went to voicemail this morning that was a SSA scam that said my number would be suspended due to fraudulent activity, that I would be arrested, and to

RE: Shortcuts not fully accessible in ios13.xx

2019-10-11 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I did report the VoiceOver problem to Apple, and Jessica there told me that the more complaints gathered, the more attention would be given to the matter. I am thinking they are pretty slow, but I'd rather have a real fix than a quick slap dab that didn't really solve the problem. Best

RE: Microwave ovens and iPhone control

2019-10-11 Thread Robert Wright
It will be based on how much power you need. Amazon has the Amazon Basic that is 700 watts and works with Alexa if you happen to have an amazon echo. It has made life more convenient for my wife and myself. I think some other companies might have larger models. **If we can't look at

RE: Shortcuts not fully accessible in ios13.xx

2019-10-11 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Do you tell Siri to turn off VoiceOver? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of James Lockwood Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:17 PM To: iphone group Subject: Shortcuts not fully accessible in

RE: Accessible and on the level service for buying lottery ticketsonline?

2019-10-11 Thread Robert Wright
Here is what I found: https://www.bettingusa.com/lottery/ **If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why?  then where does the learning start?***  From: Cristobal Muñoz Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Accessible and on the level

RE: Battery Health

2019-10-11 Thread Carolyn Arnold
That could make a difference. Another thing I do, when in noisy and crowded places is turn on Bluetooth, for instance, when calling my husband to pick me up. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike

RE: Battery Health

2019-10-11 Thread Carolyn Arnold
My SE is a year and a half at 99 percent. There are days, when I talk on the thing for hours. Also, two hours I run a music program with Bluetooth that is a tinnitus therapy. I use Siri quite a bit too. I do charge it most days. I like the phone the longer I have it too. Best regards,