Brilliant! Thanks for that recommendation: creating groups as you describe is just so easy! Harry
> On 30 May 2015, at 13:30, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Yes, it is a little confusing. > It is also a little slow to respond so be patient as you use the app. > Now, I have only just figured this out and am no expert, but I will tell you > what little I know at this point. > When you open the app, you are in your list of contacts. > There is a button in the upper right that is currently labeled "revealbutton" > which I think is really a menu button. > Double tap that. > Then flick right through the screen and you will find Store, Contacts, > favorites, Groups, etc. > Double tap on Groups. > You will find some predefined groups, but what you want is the add button in > the upper right-hand corner. > Then you will be asked to name the group. > Double tap on the field, and wait a while. If the keyboard doesn't show up, > double tap again and wait a few seconds. > Enter the name you want and double tap the save button in the upper right. > Then, you will be asked if you want to add contacts, go ahead and flick to > yes and double tap. > Then you will be back in your list of contacts. > Double tap on the ones you want to add to the group. > You won't get any indication that they are added, but they are. > When you have added all your contacts, double tap on the save button in the > upper right. > You may find the app kicks you out in the process, if that happens, go back > and add a couple people, then save, and repeat that until you are done. > The other strange label on a button is what I think is the back button, which > currently says "09 arrow west" > Double tap that and then if you are on the screen with store etc. flick right > until you get to the messages section, or turn the rotor to headings and > flick down. > Then find send group message or group email and double tap and hopefully you > can figure it out from there. > It works great once you get your group set up. > HTH, > Richard > > > > >> On May 30, 2015, at 4:33 AM, Gmail <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Richard, would you mind explaining how to use this app to create groups? I'm >> finding things kind of confusing. >> >> >> Thanks, >> Ari >> >>> On May 29, 2015, at 11:00 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> It interfaces with your contacts so you can create groups and from within >>> the app then select to send a group text or email using any service >>> available for your phone, so yes, over Wifi or cellular networks. >>> It is free, so give it a try. >>> If you like it and don't want the ads, he asks for $1.99 or you can choose >>> to donate at $2.99 or I think $4.99 or something like that. >>> Richard >>> >>> >>> >>>> On May 29, 2015, at 9:32 PM, TaraPrakash <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> DDoes this app use wifi to send messages or text messaging from the phone? >>>> Or is it just for sorting contacts? >>>> Thanks for sharing the information and possible update about the app. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On May 29, 2015, at 11:54 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I just heard back from the developer of the a to Z Contacts app. >>>>> I had written him about the button labels with some examples and he says >>>>> he has addressed it in all his apps so we should see the results in >>>>> upcoming updates. >>>>> In case anyone missed it, here is the app store link: >>>>> A2Z Contacts Free - Contact Manager, Edit Groups, Send Group Emails & >>>>> Text Messages by Playa Apps. >>>>> https://appsto.re/us/koq1O.i >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Richard >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >>>>> list. 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