I'm really puzzled about the apps helter-skelter all over the place. I just moved several apps into the folders where I wanted them a few minutes ago. I do know there have been some problems with moving apps but it is not that they can't be moved at all in most cases. Besides this, installing the new OS version should not have rearranged your app so the only apps that should be "helter skelter" are the ones you've installed/purchased since upgrading. As for Steve, there are people on this list who could give you a bit of a history lesson as to what happened to accessibility before voiceover came along, which did happen with Steve around.
-- Cheryl I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper thrown in the trash! Then God gave me a new heart and life: His joy for my despairing tears! And now, every day: "This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) > On Nov 19, 2014, at 7:18 PM, John Panarese <[email protected]> wrote: > > Agreed completely. Unfortunately, on public lists, some folks have a > tendency to go on emotional rants and amplify their personal grievances. As > someone who works in the area of accessibility for Apple, I am often > perplexed and puzzled by the assertions and assumptions I read. However, > since I spent some 18 years as a vendor for blindness products and dealt with > the same sorts of comments and assumptions, I'm not surprised. No company > will ever please everyone and despite all of the positives and the access we > are given, there is always someone who will find it more productive to > emphasize what they perceive is the negatives. Apple is far from giving up > on accessibility, and "playing" with the disabled is one of the most > ridiculous things I've heard. It's the farthest thing from the truth. That > is all I can and will say on that matter. If you think there is a better > solution for you, I'll be willing to bet the farm that you will only find > things to complain about that solution once you find out that the grass isn't > greener. Been there and done that in my life more than once too. > > > > > Take Care > > John D. Panarese > Director > Mac for the Blind > Tel, (631) 724-4479 > Email, [email protected] > Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com > > APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX 10.7 LION and 10.8 Mountain > Lion > > AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE > > MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT > > > > >> On Nov 19, 2014, at 8:06 PM, Shawn Krasniuk <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi Mary Ann and Pablo. It amazes me when I hear these comments like this >> from people, that they still use the device even though they just bad >> mouthed it. And it amazes me more when I hear Raul say that Pablo has made >> these same comments ever since iOS6, maybe even iOS 5. So the question I >> have to ask is if you've been feeling this way for a very long time, why >> haven't you switched to something that will meet your needs? Obviously >> Apple's doing something right if people keep coming back to them. And as for >> Apple "playing" with the disabled community, let me ask you this one >> important question. If in fact others feel the same way you do, do you >> really think that they would keep buying Apple products? I don't think so. >> So again, Apple must be doing something right. I'm sorry if I sound like I'm >> too loyal to Apple, but I'll keep using my Mac and my iPhone, because >> they're meeting my needs, so again, they must be doing something right. >> >> Shawn >> Sent From My White MacBook >> >>> On Nov 19, 2014, at 4:56 PM, Mary Anne Lynskey <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> That is the most ridiculous solution I've ever heard. It's like taking a >>> walk without your cane or guide dog! Apple had better get their act >>> together soon or I'll be thinking of a switch. Way to expensive a device to >>> be playing games like this with those of us who have accessibility needs. I >>> think they are telling us to "bite the dust". I have until the summer >>> before I can do anything so we will see. I hope Steve comes to >>> haunt them all big time because this would never happen with him in charge. >>> What a terrible loss that was for us. I honestly haven't seen any big >>> improvements in the IOS. Still have no caller ID and only half cooked >>> notifications. And having the apps helter-skelter all over the place and >>> not being able to organize them is really irritating. And Face Book is >>> still behaving inconsistently too. I'll stop there. I really feel sorry for >>> anyone who spent money recently on a new iPhone. At least mine worked well >>> for more than a year until they shattered accessibility in iOS8 thus far. >>> Sorry this is a gripe post but I'm very frustrated. >>> >>> Mary Anne >>> >>> >>> On 11/18/2014 12:55 PM, Jessica Dail wrote: >>>> Yes. In order to move apps, one must find where they want the app to go, >>>> remember that spot, turn off voice over, drag the app to the new location, >>>> then turn voiceover back on. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Nov 18, 2014, at 12:48 PM, Mary Anne Lynskey <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I still can't move apps consistently. Anyone else noticed this? >>>>> >>>>> Mary Anne >>>>>> On 11/17/2014 3:56 PM, Dave Mitchel wrote: >>>>>> Eden, the update fixes those problems. first things I noticed were those >>>>>> fixed and more response >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Eden Kizer >>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 12:53 PM >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Subject: Re: iOS 8.1.1 has been released >>>>>> >>>>>> I certainly want to fix these problems because it will lock when >>>>>> Voice-over speaks, and Siri often doesn't finish what she's saying. >>>>>> >>>>>> Eden >>>>>>> On 11/17/2014 11:46 AM, Wayne Merritt wrote: >>>>>>> For those wondering, here are the accessibility fixes mentioned by >>>>>>> AppleVis: >>>>>>> 1. The screen now correctly scrolls to follow the movement of >>>>>>> VoiceOver focus. This has been a significant problem since the initial >>>>>>> release of iOS 8, and means that VoiceOver users no longer have to >>>>>>> resort to 3-finger swiping and locating by touch to do simple things >>>>>>> such as opening email attachments or making purchases from the Amazon >>>>>>> Mobile app. >>>>>>> 2. Siri now functions correctly when used with VoiceOver, and all >>>>>>> commands/responses appear to be spoken fully. >>>>>>> 3. VoiceOver now consistently announces when a new push notification >>>>>>> is received, even when the device is locked. >>>>>>> 4. VoiceOver now automatically reads the Caller ID for incoming phone >>>>>>> calls. >>>>>>> 5. If your iPhone is muted, VoiceOver once again provides feedback >>>>>>> when you touch or swipe the screen when there is an incoming call. >>>>>>> 6. It appears as though some work has been done to prevent the screen >>>>>>> from auto-locking while VoiceOver is speaking. >>>>>>> 7. VoiceOver appears to perform better when navigating the "Details" >>>>>>> screen of message threads that contain attachments. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It looks like among other things, 8.1.1 should run better on the 4S >>>>>>> and the older iPads. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Wayne >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 11/17/14, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> Subject says it, just use the usual precautions: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 1. Sync and backup your phone either to iCloud or iTunes >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2. Make sure all apps are updated >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 3. 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