Hi All, Well, I've been reading this list with interest and picked up quite a few apps because of this. Many thanks Simon for the horse related apps. A lot of what I use has already been mentioned but here are some that I use which haven't. VO Calendar, a great accessible calendar which I prefer over the native calendar app. It does sinc with the calenar app as well but it makes entering things a breeze. Dark Sky, I use this to know when it's going to rain and how much we can expect during the day. I have loads of weather apps for tracking snow, storms, ice etc. Another one which I need in the winter in the UK is Flood Alert. I live in a flood risk area and although I get alerted, I like to keep a check myself. Just goes to show how much we all rely on our i devices! ☺️ Take care, Carla.
Sent from my iPhone > On 28 May 2016, at 11:30 pm, 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Well, somewhat late with a list, but here goes: > > > 1) I use the Bible app and my one of choice, most of the time, is the > "Life Church" YouVersion Bible because it has most of what I really want and > some good interaction in sharing together. I also use Bible Gateway on > occasions as I love dipping into the New Testament from J B Phillips. > > > 2) I use a variety of Twitter apps, primarily because I couldn't get the > hang of lists until I tried with Twitterific, which I found more user > friendly in this respect. I like all those I have and that's why I tend to > swap and change. They include Tweetings, Twitter and Tweetlist, as well as > those already mentioned. > > > 3) I use the FaceBook app when not in the mobile site and, for the most > part, find it intuitive, though I do wish it was more obvious sometimes. > Along with the FB app I make use of Messenger and do like it. > > > 4) mBraille is one of my "must have" apps. Though I appreciate the Apple's > in-built Braille, mBraille does so much more and I partivcularly love having > the key clicks when entering text, which (it seems) one is unable to do with > the native app. > > > 5) 5) DropBox is also a "must" as I find it so convenient when moving > files around from one computer/phone to another. > > > 6) Though I use Fantastical, I just haven't become expert with this and do > find myself dropping back to the native calendar app from time to time. > > > 7) The Kindle app is used most for books, probably because I'd rather shop > on Amazon in order to get books than any other method. I do have all the main > reading apps in case there's a book I really want to read that doesn't appear > in the Kindle list. > > > 8) I use the TuneIn Radio app, mainly because you can at least record from > this, even if you can't then transfer the recordings to any other means for > playing or keeping. > > > 8) Downcast has been my friend for some while as I try to get through lots > of podcasts, but I do look around and may try Overcast as I've noticed that > some on list think it's their choice now. > > > 9) I've tried heaps of recording programmes, usually finding something > that annoys me ... but I do still use the native memos app from time to time > and also DropVox, primarily for sending notes to my dropbox. However, for > some good recordings I have started to use Ferrite. I wanted something > producing good quality but that had some extra features. > > > 10) The last I'd mention for now is the SelfieX app which someone > mentioned a month or two back. I particularly gave it a go because I wanted > some help with taking reasonable pictures and, with the camera set on auto > and the speech telling me whether or not I can be seen, it is working for me. > I've never dared to take photoes before but do want to get into doing so now. > (I have so far taken quite a few and am learning more about them.) > > > I have heaps more apps but it's getting late here and so I'd best stop. Most > apps have been found through this list, making it so important to share what > we're using and why, and apologies that I can't give you anything like all of > my list right now. > > > Carol P > > Sent from my Trusty Computer! <Smiles> > > > > >> On 18/05/2016 01:54, M. Taylor wrote: >> Hello Carol, >> >> By all means, do post your list of apps as it will definitely be >> appreciated. >> >> Mark >> >> >> From: 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:09 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: How Do You Use iOS? >> >> Hi Mark, >> >> I am sorry I am so late writing, but I have been snowed under! You know what >> that's like… >> >> I do have a list and wonder if it is too late to submit it. Perhaps you >> could let me know and I will do my best if it still appropriate. Thanks! >> >> >> >> Carol P >> Sent from my iPhone using MBraille >> >> On 30 Apr 2016, at 08:34, M. Taylor <[email protected]> wrote: >> 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: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of Sieghard Weitzel >> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 9:53 PM >> To: [email protected] >> 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: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of M. Taylor >> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:43 PM >> To: [email protected] >> 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 - >> you can reach Cara at [email protected] >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> 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 - >> you can reach Cara at [email protected] >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > 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 - > you can reach Cara at [email protected] > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. 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