Query regarding KNFB reader

Hello guys Hope this mail finds you well. Wish to know of any way to adjust the text read out by KNFB reader, in the sense that after taking a pic it keeps reading at a particular pitch and a certain speed. Is there any way to change the speed or to read from a particular line? Best Turab -- The

Effective use of KNFB reader

Hello guys Have been using the KNFB reader since a few months but have not been able to make best use of it. In the sense that it does not read the entire page in the correct order, often mixing up lines. Also would like to learn how to scan and read multiple pages effectively. Eagerly await

Trouble in forwarding messages in whatsapp groups

Hi all Hope this mail finds you well. I struggle to forward messages from whatsapp groups. I use the double tap and hold gesture but manier times the box containing Forward, Reply etc. options does not appear and voice over keeps reading the message repeatedly. Am aware of triple tap gesture but

Information about some IOS applications

Hello list Would appreciate feedback on the following IOS applications Amedia live reader CrowdViz iYomube SayText Thanks in advance Best Turab -- 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,

Information about some IOS applications

Hello list Would appreciate feedback on the following IOS applications Amedia live reader CrowdViz iYomube SayText Thanks in advance Best Turab -- 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,

Forwarding messages via whatsapp

Hello guys I often struggle to forward messages via whatsapp especially group chats. I use the double tap and hold gesture. But it often does not work, in the sense that voice over continually keeps reading the message rather than the dialogue box containing Reply , Forward etc. options appearing.

Improving typing on the i phone

Hi guys Would appreciate suggestions for enhancing my typing speed while operating on an I phone, I mean the same way as a laptop. Also is the Keeble app useful? Best Turab -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Forwarding messages via whatsapp

Hello guys I often struggle to forward messages via whatsapp especially group chats. I use the double tap and hold gesture. But it often does not work, in the sense that voice over continually keeps reading the message rather than the dialogue box containing Reply , Forward etc. options appearing.

Re: Info needed on some applications

BeSpecular - Help The Blind > http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/utilities/bespecular-help-blind > > HTH > > Regards, > Thomas > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of turab chimthanawala > Sent: Th

Info needed on some applications

Hi guys It has been several months since I've downloaded Crowd vis and Be my eyes but have not got a constructive response from either of them. How could I troubleshoot this? Also are there any apps which could perform the same purpose? Await a prompt revert Best Turab -- The following

Re: Reading Threaded Mail

Hi Even I have great trouble while going through long threads. Is there a technique to directly reach a paticular message say 5 of 10, rather than having to swipe uptill there? Best Turab On 3/30/17, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > No, in a thread you do have to do these two swipes,

Application to access radio channels

Hi all Would like to know of any IOS applications to access radio channels worldwide with specific coverage of Indian radio channels. Thanks in anticipation Best Turab -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Trouble in forwarding messages in whatsapp groups

Hi all Hope this mail finds you well. I struggle to forward messages from whatsapp groups. I use the double tap and hold gesture but many a times the box containing Forward, Reply etc. options does not appear and voice over keeps reading the message repeatedly. Am aware of triple tap gesture but

Feedback on IOS applications

Hi all Would appreciate feedback on the following iphone applications. 1. Bespecular 2. Blind abilities 3. Apoli vision Also would like to know of any other apps which could enable sighted assistance(other than Be my eyes). Thanks in anticipation Best Turab -- The following information is

Re: Feedback on IOS applications

r > again. > See what I'm saying? > Hope this helps. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of turab chimthanawala > Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:58 PM > To: viphone > Subject: Feedback on IOS

Voiceover stopping arbitrarily

Hi all, Lately voiceover on my iphone 6 stops suddenly. Have experienced this majorly while sharing attachments, documents from notes, mails etc. via whatsapp. Not sure of the nexus, but have noticed this mainly after installing the IOS 11 update. Any idea or workarounds? Best Turab -- The

Re: Advantages of upgrading to a new phone

ause i didn't want a larger phone, and >> I wanted the home button. >> >> Andy >> >> - Original Message - From: "turab chimthanawala" >> <turab...@gmail.com> >> To: "viphone" <viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Sent:

Advantages of upgrading to a new phone

Hi all, Hope this mail finds you well. Currently use a iphone 6. What are the benefits of upgrading to one of the recently launched phones viz. 8, 8+ or X, from a VI perspective? Also, what are the comparative advantages of X over 8? Looking forward to constructive suggestions. Best Turab --

Getting rid of Flash messages

Hi all Is there a way to deactivate flash messages? I keep getting them indicating the mobile data consumed. They are a huge nuisance as they pause ongoing applications or tend to hang the phone. Best Turab -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

Struggle to get imogis

Hi all Hope this mail finds you well. Have been struggling to scroll through the different categories of imoticons viz. animal and nature, smileys, objects etc. I use the three finger slide but the screen does not move. For instance, in the smileys there are about three windows but am stuck only

Issues with KNFB Reader

Hi all Hope this mail finds you well. Since the past few months, my KNFB reader app seems to abruptly shut down while performing certain operations. For instance few days back when I tried to save a scanned file into a different format by clicking on share, the app would abruptly shut down. Also

Reading whatsapp stories

Hi all Has anyone found a technique to decipher images shared in whatsapp stories. I mean a broad idea like facebook gives of the photos shared therein. Best Turab -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Doubts pertaining to KNFB reader

Hi all Seek inputs on the following 1. How to convert images scanned via KNFB reader to read them on a computer. 2. Often while importing text images from whatsapp to KNFB reader, they get quite distorted. Apart from improving the quality of the photo and the paper being captured, is there any

Selecting mails on phone

Hi all, Apologies for the very basic question. I wish to copy the contents of a mail into my WhatsApp on my iPhone 6 but am unable to select the entire message at once. Unlike in case of text messages or WhatsApp there is no 'Select all' option in rotor and am unable to select the entire message

Apps automatically being backed up to the I cloud

Hi all, Since the past few months, my apps if not regularly used, automatically get uploaded to I cloud. I have to tap on the app to redownload it. I have checked the Account and Password settings. I have turned off the I cloud settings. However, I still face this problem. Eagerly await solutions

Utility of Instagram

Hi all, Apologies for the vague query. Due to Instagram being image based involving photos and videos, I had refrained from signing up onto it. However, with most world on Instagram was wondering if anyone on the list has found a work around to effectively operate and make optimal use of the

Improving typing speed on a Iphone

Hi all, I operate on an iPhone 6. I use Touch typing. Was wondering of any ways I can improve my typing speed without connecting an external keyboard. Thanking you Best Turab -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Apps closing automatically

Hi all, Since the last couple of months, I have encountered an unique problem with my iPhone 6. Even if I only minimise an app by pressing the Home button, the next time (even after only a few minutes) I open that app, it starts from scratch and not from where I left. To illustrate, if I am

Enhancing typing experience on a Iphone

Hi all, I operate on an iPhone 6 and use the Direct touch typing method. I wish to enhance my typing speed and efficiency. What's the solution? Do I have to necessarily go in for an external keyboard? Thanking you Best Turab -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Re: Enhancing typing experience on a Iphone

s away the competition with. > Devin Prater > sent from Gmail. > > > On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 5:40 AM turab chimthanawala > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> I operate on an iPhone 6 and use the Direct touch typing method. >> I wish to enhance my typing speed and eff

Re: Issues with 10R

Hi all, I too recently bought a XR.Its workkin perfectly fine. Just few small issues 1. The shortcut i.e triple click Power button for voice over is the same for Emmergency SOS. Hence, I am having to turn off Emergency SOS. Is this a bu? 2. I have upgraded from a IPhone 6. The XR seems too

Re: Unable to locate 'return to ..' on the screen, after latest IOS update

f 4 finger single tap to get to the status bar. I hope > someone else on the list can tell you how to do this as I don’t know all the > steps. > > Marie LyonsSent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 14, 2019, at 6:33 AM, turab chimthanawala > wrote: > > Hi all, > After the 13.2

How to make sense of Instagram

Hi all, Of late, after a lot of hesitation, I downloaded Instagram on my XR! While being a Facebook product, the basic options are majorly accessible, the content is mostly impossible to grasp for me. Are there any work arounds? Thanking you Best Turab -- The following information is important

Re: question on emoji

Hi all, I too have the same query as Shirley. Also, since the IOS 13 update, while browsing the Emojis, VO says 'alternative characters'. What are they? and How does one use them? Thanks Best Turab On 11/20/19, Shirley Baker wrote: > Is there a way to quickly get to one of the emojis without

Re: question on emoji

My predictive text is on. Will try the Emoji thin. On 11/20/19, Donna wrote: > Hi, > > I haven’t updated to IOS 13.x.x yet. Hopefully, this will work for you. > First, you have to have predictive text set to On. If predictive text isn’t > on, GO to SettingsSwipe down to General, tap to

Unable to locate 'return to ..' on the screen, after latest IOS update

Hi all, After the 13.2 update, I am unable to locate the option pertaining to returning to the previous window. Has the location of this option changed from the top left corner of the screen? Thanks Best Turab -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If

Issues with Whatsapp

Hi all, I operate on a XR and am facing the following issues on whatsapp. 1. While selecting the chats for forwarding messages, Voice over doesn't read the names of groups properly, for instance, for a group name 'LISTED 2020', it only reads 2020. 2. While browsing the chats, it doesn't read the

Trouble with whatsapp

Hi all, I operate on a XR and am facing the following issues on whatsapp. 1. While selecting the chats for forwarding messages, Voice over doesn't read the names of groups properly, for instance, for a group name 'LISTED 2020', it only reads 2020. 2. While browsing the chats, it doesn't read the

Re: Facebook app for the iphone

Hi Simon, Even I face this issue. Though not with Facebook but with whatsapp and at times with linkedin. I am facing this after IOS 14. I was suggested to change my Voiceover voice from Samantha to Alex or some other more stable voice, but the problem has not been resolved even after choosing

Bug with latest update in Linkedin app

Hi all, I am experiencing a bug in the Linkedin IOS app after the recent update. For any post on my new feed, voice over reads the 3 options viz. React, Comment and Share together as one button. On tapping it, the comment box opens. It is not possible to React to or share the post. The same

Re: Unable to buy Kindle books either from Amazon or Kindle App

Hello all, I am unable to purchasen Kindle books if I visit amazon.com from my Iphone. I have to log on to the website from my computer only. When I try to purchase from the website on my phone, it saysb appn not supported. What might be the issue? Thanks Best Turab On 1/14/21, Judy Pryor wrote:

Query relating to Bluetooth speakers

back to the Home screen, voice over stops speking. Only option left is to start stop the speaker. Thanks -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

Re: Query relating to Bluetooth speakers

e above is in theory, not all speakers behave as they ought. >> >> >> >> >> Richard >> "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with >> it." - Jane Wagner >> >> My Web site: https://www.turner42.com >> >>

Re: Issue with native Twitter application

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Re: Urgent query relating to whatsapp calls

microphone in use" > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of turab > chimthanawala > Sent: November 9, 2021 6:42 AM > To: viphone > Subject: Urgent query relating to whatsapp calls > > Hi all, > One of my visually impaired fri

Urgent query relating to whatsapp calls

Any chance if this could have happened? Thanks, -- Regards, Turab Chimthanawala (ACS, LLM) +91-8087813609 turab...@gmail.com -- 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 mem

How do I know if a person has tagged me on a whatsapp group

Dear all, Request guidance on the above. Thanks Best Turab -- 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

Recording calls

Hi all, Apologies, this has been discussed several times. But can anyone suggest any application to record voice calls on the iPhone. Thank you Get Outlook for iOS -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any