Hello,
When using the native News app on my iPhone 6-plus,Voiceover says "Une the
rotor to access headings" after selecting a story to read and advancing
through it. It happens whenever there is a break in the text like a title,
paragraph, etc.. Using the rotor doesn't seem to help.
Than
y reading the article via the "two-finger down"
flick will not speak this message. The article will continue uninterrupted
until its end.
Craig"
On Sunday, July 17, 2016, Dan Rathburn wrote:
Hello,
When using the native News app on my iPhone 6-plus,Voiceover says &
Hi,
Try the app called "xfinity TV". I've been playing with it a little and you
do get DBS when it's available. From the main menue, go to Settings then to
accessibility and you'll find where you can toggle DVS on and off. The
listings show whether DVS and Closed Captioning are available.
Hello,
Is there a way to scroll past the first page of results after doin a search
on an iPHone 6 plus running IOS 9.3.4?
Thanks,
Dan
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Hi,
I signed up with Uber yesterday and a couple of questions come to mind.
First, what is the procedure if you just want to find out how much a
specific ride would cost? Also, while I was exploring the app, I noticed
that the app indicated that a driver was 11 minutes away then 9 minutes t
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Dan
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Thanks for the replies to my question. I just need to find out if the plan
I'm on supports without charging extra.
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Hi,
According to the Neato Robotics web site, if you're not going to be using the
vacuum for an extended period, you should make sure the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the battery and stor the vacuum in a cool dry place.
Before using the vacuum after it's done hibernating, reconnect th
You might have her try a magnifier app called Visor from the app store. It's
free.
Regards,
Dan
From: Arnold Schmidt
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 5:05 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: An iPhone Functioning as a CCTV?
A partially sighted coworker wants to know if there is a
Hi,
My 6 Plus is about six months old and I usually carry it in my shirt pocket.
I don't use the earbuds much but about two months ago, I tried to plug them
in found that they didn't to be seating properly. I immediately thought
there was something wrong with the jack but it turned out that
Hello,
I have a 6-Plus with the latest IOS update. Just in the last few days,
whenever I close an app Voiceover focus is on the notification bar at the
top of thescreen instead of the main screen. I've tried poking around in
settings but can't find anything that sounds like it might relate
Hello,
I have an iPhone 6 Plus and I want to do video calls with someone else using
either a PC or an Android phone. I want to e able to share sensitive
information with a trusted individual. Is skype accessible enough or is
there an alternative out there?
Thanks,
Dan
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Hi,
They are in the "Extras Folder". My folder is on Page 2 on my iPhone 6 Plus.
HTH,
Dan
From: Pinky
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 12:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Where do I find the compass and level on iPhone?
Hi Everyone,
Please refresh and old geezer like me as to whe
Subject: RE: Where do I find the compass and level on iPhone?
Hi Dan,
Thanks for the info. I did find the Extra Folder. I did not find the level app.
Do you know where that is hiding?
Ed
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Sent: Sunday
Hi,
Try going to Settings then Compass and toggle "use true north" on or off and
see if that helps.
HTH,
Dan
From: Pinky
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 1:15 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: compass app not working correctly
Hi Everyone.
When I open the native Compass app it d
Hi,
I'm not sure what you're asking but I've had a 6 plus for about a year. I
use Touch I./d. almost every day for banking and shopping and have never had
a problem with it. I have a screen protector and a case that done't
interfere with Touch I.D..
HTH,
Dan
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Hi,
I rarely use the Facebook app on my iPhone but I do on my Windows 7 laptop.
I am constantly getting emails from Facebook that I have new notifications.
I will log-on to the web site and, lo and behold, there are no new
notifications. Unsubscribing from getting the emails is the only perma
Hi,
If your just interested in listings for real estate for sale or rent, the
"Realtor" app from Realtor.com works pretty well on IOS.
HTH,
Dan
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Hi,
A question for a friend, can you use the back-facing camera during a
Facetime video call?
Thanks,
Dan
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A question for a friend, can you use the back-facing camera during a
Facetime video call?
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General navigation
Keys
Action
VO + left or right
Select previous or next item
VO + up or down
Preforms or move to the selected rotor option
VO + Space
Activate the selected item. (open app, press button)
VO + H
Go to home screen
VO + H 2 times
Open/close multitask pane
Escape
Go back, cancel, clos
Hello,
You might use Facetime to connect to a sighted person that can give you
directions as to how to point the camera on whichever device you choose to use
for the video.
Good luck,
Dan
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Hi,
I'm running IOS 10.01 on a 6 Plus and have the problem stated above. I have
to reboot the phone after every call to clear the issue.
Thanks,
Dan
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Subject: Voiceover Garbled after ending call
Hi,
I'm running IOS 10.01 on a 6 Plus and have the problem stated above. I
have
to reboot the phone after every call
Hello,
I'm looking for recommendations for some noise cancelling headphones to use
with my iPhone 6 plus. I'm particularly intrested in headphones that do
well in dealing with intermittent noises such as dogs barking, car horns and
such. I've never used so I don't know what kind of result
Hello,
I'm looking for advice on a stock trading app for IOS that would allow for
the buying and selling of stocks. If it had a practice account feature, it
would be useful.
Thanks,
Dan
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Hi,
I like realtor.com myself. I found my current condo with it.
HTH,
Dan
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Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 4:47 PM
To:
Subject: Real e
s
Thanks, just tried this app out and so far it’s great! No accessibility
issues I’m finding. Appreciate the suggestion.
Traci
On Apr 5, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Dan Rathburn
wrote:
Hi,
I like realtor.com myself. I found my current condo with it.
HTH,
Dan
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Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 2:50 PM
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Subject: Re: Real estate and rentals
Thanks, just tried this app out and so far it’s great! No accessibility
issues I’m finding. Appreciate the suggestion.
Traci
On Apr 5, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Dan
Hello,
I installed Office Lens and One Note on my iPhone 6 Plus and was getting
fairly good results. Somehow, a setting was changed because when I use the
Emersive Reader to read the text, it comes out in Spanish. I've looked all
over both Apps and can't find a way to change the output lang
Hi,
Try the "Add and Applepay card' feature in the Wallet app. Even if the card
isn't by Applepay, it'll still read the number most of the time. Try Office
Lens or KNFBReader to read the security code on the back of the card.
HTH,
Dan
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Hi,
You can try going to the "Menue" tab then select "Profile and Settings".
Scroll down to "Erica Virtual Asistant Settings" and try toggling Erica off.
HTH,
Dan
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I think the difference is that I never turned Erica on in thefirst place.
There's a "Try Erica" button on some screens. The app is behaving as it always
did for me. Good thing, I do all my banking using the app on a 6 Plus.
I hope they come up with a fix for everyone.
Dan
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n Oct 8, 2018, at 10:29 AM, Dan Rathburn wrote:
I think the difference is that I never turned Erica on in thefirst place.
There's a "Try Erica" button on some screens. The app is behaving as it always
did for me. Good thing, I do all my banking using the app on a 6 Plus.
Hi,
For some reason, my ringer volume goes to 0 % after an IOS upgrade. Reset it by
going to Settings, swipe down to Sounds then swipe down to Ringer Volume and
flick up with one finger until it's set where you want it.
Regards,
Dan
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Not in particular order either.
1. Bank of America
2. Walmart
3. BARD
4. Sero
5. Realtor.com
6. Michigan Lottery
7. Stream from Xfinity
8. News
9. Credit Karma
10. Message
Dan
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Hello,
I need to print, share or forward a conversation in iMessage using IOS
12.1.3 on an iPhone 6+. These texts may be part of a court exhibit so daate
and time stamps are important. I have a PC running Windows 7 HP but not a
Mac.
Some advice would be appreciated.
Regards,
Dan
The n
Hi,
I get pretty much the same deal from Metro PCS for $30 including taxes and
fees. They also use the T-mobile network. They are offering two lines for
$50 a month. Thanks to WIFI, I don't come anywhere near using two gigs of
cellular data a month.
HTH,
Dan
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Looking for a
VO compatible calculator for mortgages, compound interest and such.
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Dan
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Hi,
I'm getting text messages from one person with the word "muted" next to the
name in the message list. I'm not being notified that the message has
arrived. Never seen this before. Just wondering which end has the problem,
sender or receiver.
Thanks,
Dan
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You have inadvertently muted the conversation from that
particular contact.
Just perform a single-finger swipe up or down gesture in order to unmute
the conversation.
Mark
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In IOS, you can get your compass heading, latitude, longitude and elevation
from the compass app in the 'Extras' folder. I'm currently at 672 feet above
sea level.
HTH,
Dan
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Sent: Tuesday, Janua
ose who are in touch with it." --
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On Jan 16, 2018, at 6:21 AM, Dan Rathburn wrote:
In IOS, you can get your compass heading, latitude, longitude and elevation
from the compass app in the 'Extras' folder. I'm currently at 672 feet above
sea level.
HTH,
Hi,
At the very bottom right corner of the screen is a button "Edit Cities". Near
the bottom of the next screen is the "Add City" button. Enter your city and
state and it will list the nearest reporting station for your area.
HTH,
Dan
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'Settings' is the App-switcher on my iPhone 6 Plus running IOS 8.41 and always
has been.
Dan
From: Andy Baracco
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 8:10 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Settings always in app switcher
I always do that when I am finished using the phone.
An
Hi,
You might try this. Select the Contacts tab in the phone app then double
tap on Add. Create a contact using the phone number you want to block and
add it to your contact list. Open the new entry from the Contacts tab and
swipe down until you hear Block this Caller and double tap it.
Hi,
If you don't want any personal information in the greeting, just select the
" Default Greeting" and you're done.
Regards,
Dan
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From: "Carolyn Arnold"
Hi,
Looking for an IOS app that will send a pre-written text or email to a list
of recipients at a specific time of day. the message would be sent only
after I gave consent first. Basically, I live alone and I have relatives
that complain that I don't communicate often enough to let them kno
About 24 inches.
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From: Simon A Fogarty
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:38 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Accessible thermometer
There is always rectal thermometers!
Does anyone know what the
Hello,
Try "rentals". It's a companion to the "realtor.com" app. They're accessible
once you learn their minor quirks.
Happy househunting,
Dan
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From: "Joe
Hi,
I went from a 6 Plus to the 2020. I quickly got used to smaller form factor
and the performance has been good. Just get a good case for it. With the
glass back, it's a slippery little devil. The lack of a separate earbud jack
is annoying but not a deal-breaker. touch ID has been very rel
Anyone having these issues?
Traci
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On Sep 11, 2020, at 2:53 PM, Dan Rathburn
wrote:
Hello,
Try "rentals". It's a companion to the "realtor.com" app. They're
accessible once you learn their minor quirks.
Happy househunting
FYI,
Xfinity Mobile is offering the 64 Gig Se 2020 for $8.33 per month for 24 months
if you swith by May 17. You can get unlimited talk and text plus 1 Gig of data
for $12 per month. deal also includes a $50 gift card. Final cost for the SE is
$200 and interest free. I'll probably accept t
You can get it directly from cobolt.co.uk for $68.61 at the current exchange
rate. Shipping is free last I checked.
HTH,
Dan
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Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 12:04 PM
To: viphone@goog
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