I would actually like to hear more about country-specific apps and services people use in this thread. I think this local/regional knowledge is informative for everyone and may be useful to travelers. For example, can you share with us the best GPS apps that work in Scandinavia? I'm assuming that BlindSquare, Apple Maps and Google Maps all work there to some degree.
On 4/30/16, Krister Ekstrom <kris...@kristersplace.com> wrote: > Not to pick on anything and anyone here, but what Sieghard says also goes > for GPS apps. There are many gps apps not available here in Scandinavia > which are available in the US or UK, the seeing eye gps for example as well > as Mapquest and others. > /Krister > >> 30 apr. 2016 kl. 15:38 skrev Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca>: >> >> Keep in mind the country you live in and mention this for location >> specific apps such as store/shopping apps. If you are in the UK you may be >> a huge fan of some super market app which is totally accessible, but >> unless you specify that this is for a super market in the UK others may >> look for it in the US or Australia where of course they won't find it. >> The same goes for apps which require hardware. I could rave about Sonos >> all day long, but if I don't mention that you need Sonos hardware for this >> app to be of any use people who don't know it may misunderstand what it is >> all about. >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of M. Taylor >> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 12:34 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: How Do You Use iOS? >> >> I just want to thank you all for contributing to this thread. >> >> Honestly, I cannot stop smiling when I read your lists of apps and >> discover all of the various ways you use them. >> >> To those who have not yet posted, please remember that you do not need to >> list only apps that have not yet been mentioned; just list the apps that >> you use and how you use them if they are not self-explanatory. >> >> Personally, I am making a list of all of the marvelous apps you have >> brought to my attention that I have not yet explored. >> >> From the bottom of my heart, I thank you and, let’s keep ‘em coming. >> (Big, Big, Smile). >> >> Mark >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Sieghard Weitzel >> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 9:53 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: How Do You Use iOS? >> >> Nice list, Mark, here are a few more I use although some of them require >> hardware: >> >> Sonos - requires Sonos music players, I think it's been discussed here >> enough so I don't have to go into more details as to what exactly the >> Sonos system does, if somebody doesn't know and wants to know go to >> www.sonos.com and check the list archives for "Sonos" related posts. >> >> Netatmo: requires the Netatmo weather station >> >> Thermostat: requires the Wi-Fi capable thermostat from >> www.RadioThermostat.com >> >> Nuheat: requires in-floor electric heating mats from Nuheat (the kind that >> are installed underneath tile floors. The app allows me to control the >> thermostats connected to each mat/room that has it, in my case two >> bathrooms and my kitchen. >> >> Nest: I use it not for thermostat, but I purchased 5 Dropcam Pro a couple >> of years ago for security cameras for my retail store. Dropcam was then >> purchased by Nest and the Dropcam app was replaced with the Nest app. Of >> course the video feed is useless to me directly, but the cameras also >> transmit audio and you can press a button in the app and speak through the >> camera. >> >> CBC News for Canadian news and Weather Office for Canadian weather >> >> Google: That is the Google search app which also has those Google Now >> cards. >> >> Transit: Gives youtransit information for many cities >> >> Parcel: for parcel tracking >> >> Whats App: one of the social media apps I use in addition to Skype, >> fAcebook and Messenger >> >> Roboform: Mark mentioned another password manager, I have been a Roboform >> user for many years and for $20 a year I get the Roboform Everywhere >> service which means my passcards and SafeNotes are available on any of my >> 5 work and home PC's and my iPhone. >> >> Mark mentioned OneDrive which I use more now that I have both an Office >> 365 business and home subscription with 1 Tb of storage. But I also use >> Dropbox. >> >> Compass: the native compass app which is sometimes handy when I need to >> know direction and of course it also has the built-in level. >> >> Scotia Bank: the app of my Canadian financial institution >> >> Paprika: a recipe app, but it's not an app that actually contains recipes, >> it's an app which allows you to search for recipes and you can then add >> them to Paprika with just a couple of taps and all the information is >> nicely displayed with tabs for ingredients and directions, you can have >> multiple timers, make a shopping list out of the ingredients for a recipe >> etc. My wife also has it on her iPhone and we use the same log-in for >> Paprika so if she adds a recipe it's automatically in my list as well. >> >> Speedtest: for checking cellular and/or Wi-Fi connection spped >> >> Authy: an app that generates one-time passcodes for accounts where I have >> enabled 2-step verification >> >> For recognition and related: Light Detector (Mark doesn't need it because >> he's got more vision than a hundred others of us on this list *smile* >> Talking Goggles, Camfind and Tap Tap See >> >> Apple Store app: for browsing and buying products from Apple, making >> genious bar appointments etc. >> Shopper's Drug Mart: Canadian drug mart chain which let's me use coupons, >> specials, display my Shopper's Optimum card to be scanned etc. >> >> Walk Log: tracks distance walked and more >> >> I'll stop here, there are more, but some are quite specific since a couple >> of my suppliers have apps and that wouldn't apply to anybody else. >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of M. Taylor >> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:43 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: How Do You Use iOS? >> >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and the Mac Visionaries >> Mailing >> List: >> >> I was having lunch with a friend today at a sunny outdoor café and, during >> our conversation, the subject of iOS and the number of apps we use on a >> regular basis came up. As we began listing our favorite apps, I once >> again realized how much iPhone and it’s related apps have revolutionized >> my life in almost every aspect. >> >> Below I will list the apps I used today and/or within the last two days. >> In some cases I will list the name of the app, in others, I will only list >> the type of app. >> >> I hope you will contribute to this thread by listing the apps you use most >> often as I and others would like to get to know you and, perhaps, discover >> an app or two about which we can learn. >> >> Okay, here we go: >> >> 1. >> Clock: >> I use the iOS clock for wake-up alarms and in some cases, to time >> activities such as workouts or cooking. >> >> 2. >> Calendar: >> I use my Calendar for virtually all my appointments. Today, for example I >> was reminded of two upcoming doctor appointments and, of course, today’s >> lunch date. I also used it today to schedule new appointments including a >> date with a person I met via an online dating app which I will list >> below. >> >> 3. >> Messages: >> I send and receive text/iMessages all through the day for everything from >> staying in touch with friends to financial activity notifications. >> >> 4. >> The Weather app: >> Even though we do not have much variation in our weather patterns out >> here, I usually check the weather at least once a day, before going out. >> >> 5. >> Financial apps: >> I use my financial institutions, including banks and credit card >> companies, apps to transfer funds, pay bills, and monitor account >> activities. Just as an aside, I do not use any third-party services to >> manage my finances. AT this time, I need absolutely no sighted assistance >> in reading/monitoring account activity or paying bills. To me, this is as >> close to miraculous as it gets. Some of you may be too young to >> understand that there was a time in the not-so-distant past, when those of >> us who were visually impaired had virtually no privacy in such matters. >> This is something that we should never forget. >> >> 6. >> Downcast: >> I use Downcast on a daily basis to listen to my favorite podcasts. I also >> use the native podcast app but not to listen to external audio but only to >> listen to material that I have manually tagged for the app such as my >> favorite old-time radio episodes. >> >> 7. >> TV Guide Mobile: >> Even though I don’t watch a great deal of television, last night, for >> example, I used TV Guide Mobile in order to check listings and set my DVR >> for future broadcasts. >> >> 8. >> CVS Pharmacy Mobile >> One of my most favorite apps is CVS Pharmacy Mobile. I use it, regularly, >> to manage and refill my prescriptions. >> >> 9. >> Seeing Eye GPS: >> For me, this is a must-have app. Simply stated, it provides an almost >> unparalleled level of independence in the iOS navigation universe. >> >> 10. >> The K N F B Reader app: >> Even though I have several tools available for OCR, I find that I am using >> the K N F B Reader more and more to take quick snapshots in order to >> obtain information on the fly. >> >> 11. >> The native iOS Twitter App: >> I use this app throughout the day in order to stay up-to-date on current >> events and to participate in the global conversation. It is a must-have, >> in my world. I just love the Moments feature. >> >> 12. >> Maps: >> To me, the native iOS Maps app is like a trusted friend that I can always >> count on. With it, I know that, no matter the situation, I can always >> find my way home. It was because of the marvelous accessibility of Apple >> Maps that convinced me to give up my 6 year subscription to A T & T >> Navigator, a first-class GPS navigation tool in its own right. >> >> 13. >> Apple Pay: >> As I have posted on several occasions, Apple Pay has completely >> revolutionized my point-of-purchase experience. I live in an area where I >> can use Apple Pay on a daily basis, for example, when buying groceries, >> dining out, getting medicine, or even purchasing gifts or office >> supplies. >> It is absolutely amazing. >> >> 14. >> Online dating apps: >> I have been a long-time advocate of making online dating/online dating >> apps accessible to the blind and low vision. I am pleased to tell you >> that the major online dating services, such as eHarmony.com, have been >> listening. As a result, I use online dating apps to meet new people, on a >> regular basis. >> >> 15. >> Audio Book apps: >> I use BARD Mobile, iBooks, the Audible.com app, and OverDrive (the public >> library system) app, to enjoy audio books. >> >> 16. >> Terrestrial radio app: >> I find that I am using the ooTunes app, more and more, to catch A.M. talk >> radio when I am in places that cannot receive A.M. signal. >> >> 17. >> Fandango: >> In an era in which audio described movies are becoming more readily >> available, I enjoy using the Fandango app to both browse movie listings >> and purchase tickets. >> >> Finally, of course I use other apps such as the Money Reader app, Skype, 1 >> Password Pro, News Line, OneDrive, the native Camera and Video apps, >> Reminders, Contacts, Email, Music, Notes, etc, very often but to list >> every single app in my iOS Toolbox is not really necessary as my goal is >> to merely start a conversation in which we may all contribute. >> >> I hope you find this useful, or at least entertaining (smile), and I look >> forward to your replies. >> >> Mark >> >> >> -- >> 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 moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - 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