Re: which GPS app should i buy?

[Kelly Pierce]

The GPS add on for the Victor Reader will cost more than $300 with $20
map updates if Humanware charges the same as it did for updates to its
previous GPS product.  That's a bargain considering the price of
Nearby Explorer, which is under $100.   Aph is testing maps outside
North America so those around the world can have this advancement.
All the iPhone GPS apps are able to provide many more points of
interest than what the victor Reader Trek will provide because the GPS
apps can access huge datasets from Google and Foursquare on the
Internet that are updated constantly.  The NE app for example can
guide a blind user to the exact location of  a bus stop, as the
coordinates of each bus stop have been downloaded to the user's
device.  The Trek may have buttons but the iPhone apps have enormous
amounts of rich data to supply to iPhone users. For most people, which
are those who will have a data connection and occasional access to
Wifi, the iPhone experience will likely be more robust and useful.

Kelly

On 7/8/17, Chip Orange  wrote:
> Gps is also being upgraded, so either system is claiming it will allow us to
> eventually have 1 meter accuracy (but amny years away).
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 4:32 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
>
> ahh ha, but if Galileo lives up to its claims, we should get enough position
> to actually take us to a given door! this all comes down to clocks on
> satellites and our access to decimal points. Galileo gives us access to many
> more decimal points, thus, we can expect much much greater accuracy from it.
> what's more, Galileo is up and running and has been since January. it has,
> already, greatly improved search and rescue response times. Galileo is the
> only non-military GPS system, at the moment. for this reason, restrictions
> of accuracy do not apply. so, if anyone can find out more, particularly as
> to which devices can use it, do please let us know!
>
> from Sandy, who needs all the help she can get!
>
> sent from the dark side of the moon
>
>> On 5 Jul 2017, at 15:04, Richard Turner 
>> wrote:
>>
>> No GPS is accurate enough to tell you exactly where the door is located.
>>
>> That is where your cane skills come in, not to mention the willingness to
>> ask passers-by.
>> Or, open the door you find and ask if it is the correct location.
>> GPS is to supplement good travel skills, no one should depend on it
>> entirely.
>>
>> Richard
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of Husna Begum
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 4:07 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
>>
>> which one tells you where the door is then, you really need to know that.
>>
>> Husna
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Wayne Merritt
>> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 4:44 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
>>
>> I would second, or third, the votes for BlindSquare. Though it is not
>> specifically an app to give direction from Point A to Point B, you can
>> use BlindSquare to get information about your environment, in
>> conjunction with Apple/Google Maps to get directions, or to look up
>> other information like menus from many restaurants. Also, it is
>> updated fairly often with fixes and new features. I recall seeing in
>> the last update that their Open Street Map data was updated, whatever
>> that means. If you want something more "blindness specific" which will
>> tell you exactly where the door of a business is locate relative to
>> you, then go for one of the other more expensive apps. BlindSquare
>> works for me and suits my purposes.
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>>> On 6/18/17, Jim Noseworthy  wrote:
>>> Kelly:
>>>
>>> Good points.
>>>
>>>
>>> ---
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>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>>> Behalf
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>>> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 3:30 PM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
>>>
>>> Another consideration is where in the world you are located.  You do not
>>>
>>> say
>>> and this is an important consideration for anyone asking for app
>>> recommendations. Nearby Explorer is only currently available in North
>>> America while the other two have maps for other parts of the world.
>>> Also,
>>> you do not say if you need the app in a language other than English.
>>> Nearby
>>> explorer supports only English while Blind Square supports more than 20
>>> languages.  English though is an international language spoken
>>> throughout
>>> the world by educated peple.
>>>
>>> Kelly
>>>
 On 6/18/17, Jim Noseworthy  wrote:
 Well,

 It depends what 

Re: Experiences with Aira?

[Deb Lewis]

the web site is actually aira.io not org. One of the best things I
ever did, but it is another expense so I probably won't be able to
increae the minutes.

On 7/8/17, Arnold Schmidt  wrote:
> First, the url is
> www.aira.io
> The plans, which include the glasses which the user does not own, but which
> remain the property of Aira, range from 100 minutes a month for 89 dollars,
> to the unlimited plan for 329 dollars.
>
> Arnold Schmidt
>
>
> Sent from  Arnold's  iPhone
>
> On Jul 8, 2017, at 12:27 AM, Nancy Badger  wrote:
>
> They have several different plans starting at $89 for two hours a month and
> ending at $329 for unlimited. If my memory serves me correctly. You should
> go to the website www.Aira.org.
>
> Nancy Badger, Ph.D
> Executive Director of Counseling
> Old Dominion University
> Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling errors.
>
>> On Jul 7, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Joe  wrote:
>>
>> How much is the subscription?
>>
>>
>> Sent from Joe's iPhone
>>
>>> On Jul 7, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Nancy Badger  wrote:
>>>
>>> hello,
>>> Not sure if you got many answers to this yet. I have only used it once, I
>>> have only had it for one week. Personally, I think it is well worth it.
>>> Now the agent helped me find a building on my campus which I was having
>>> difficulty finding. I love having a live person Who can assist with
>>> mobility.
>>> Hope this helps.
>>> Nancy
>>>
>>> Nancy Badger, Ph.D
>>> Executive Director of Counseling
>>> Old Dominion University
>>> Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling
>>> errors.
>>>
 On Jul 4, 2017, at 3:37 AM, Shaf Patel  wrote:

 Hi,
 Anybody on this list own an Aira, and if so, what are your experiences
 and reviews of it? Is it worth the $90 per month for 100 minutes of
 support over the free iOS alternatives (BeMyEyes, Facetiming a friend)
 etc?

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Re: Lyft APp

[Ray Wright]

Hi Denise,

The latest podcast from Mystic Access had a basic tutorial on the Lyft
and Uber apps. Their website is: www.mysticaccess.com

Hope this helps.

Ray

On 7/8/17, denise Avant  wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I am wondering if there is a podcast on using the Lyft app with voiceover.
> I
> installed it, but I am uncertain as to how it works. For one thing, I did
> not see a place to put in payment information during installation. Thanks.
>
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Re: Is there a Price Watching App

[Richard Turner]

After a little Googling, there is a web site:
http://appshopper.com/prices/

Also, an app that you can pay some amount for to remove ads:
AppZapp Notify - Personal Alerts for Apps on Sale & New Apps by ConIT AG
https://appsto.re/us/zkMxY.i

Richard

> On Jul 8, 2017, at 4:56 PM, Dani Pagador  wrote:
> 
> Hi, Everyone.
> Is there a price-watching app available? There used to be one,
> something about an Apple slice, that notified you about whether the
> price of an app you wanted had gone down. Can't seem to find it on the
> app store anymore. Ideas?
> 
> Thanks,
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Is there a Price Watching App

[Dani Pagador]

Hi, Everyone.
Is there a price-watching app available? There used to be one,
something about an Apple slice, that notified you about whether the
price of an app you wanted had gone down. Can't seem to find it on the
app store anymore. Ideas?

Thanks,
Dani

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Lyft APp

[denise Avant]

Hello all,

I am wondering if there is a podcast on using the Lyft app with voiceover. I
installed it, but I am uncertain as to how it works. For one thing, I did
not see a place to put in payment information during installation. Thanks.

 

 

 

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The new NLS website is currently scheduled to go live this coming Sunday, July 9th.

[Richard Turner]

I received this on another list and thought many here would appreciate the 
information.


SUBJECT : New website launch



The new NLS website is currently scheduled to go live at the longstanding NLS 
URL of 
www.loc.gov/nls>

this coming Sunday, July 9th.  There will be no 
change to the URL for the homepage.  Your bookmarks to the longstanding NLS URL 
for the homepage will still function correctly and take you to the new site.  
The longstanding URL for BARD login will also remain exactly the same.  No 
changes have been made to BARD or the NLS catalog.  The site has also undergone 
repeated accessibility and screen reader testing here at NLS and out in the 
field.



Please be aware of the following issues and activities during the switchover 
period of three days, from Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 
11th.



1.  The old website-the one we're all familiar with-will continue to exist 
through October (at least) and our patrons can continue to use it while they 
gradually become familiar with the new site.

Its URL, however, will change: the old site will no longer be at 
www.loc.gov/nls>,
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  There will be a prominent link on the homepage of the new website-on the 
left-hand side, under the box of "Quick Links"-so that patrons can jump back to 
the homepage of the old website if they wish to.

If they are on the old site, there will be an equally prominent link so they 
can jump to the new site.



2.  On the new website, the "Search" field at the right top edge will be 
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3.  During the same three-day period, for the most visited areas of our 
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RE: Another question about gps apps

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Both the Seeing Eye GPS app and Nearby Explorer will do turn by turn directions 
from point A to point B and give you more information along the way. Both are 
designed for the blind. Google Maps and Apple Maps work well, but they won't 
tell you, for example, if you are coming up to a 4-way or 3-way intersection 
etc.

Regards,
Sieghard


From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Another question about gps apps


Blind Square is not strictly speaking a GPS app. It does not do turn-by-turn 
directions.
But, once you find the point of interest you want, Blind Square can launch 
Google maps, Apple Maps, or several paid GPS apps.
If all you want is the turn-by-turn directions, Google Maps does a fine job.
Richard


On Jul 8, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Lelia 
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Hi all, so here is a question, I know with google maps you can get directions 
say from your place to a store or something like that.  Can you do the same 
with a GPS app like blindsquare? Say can you get directions from my house to a 
point of interest? Is there a GPS app that can do something like that?

Thanks for any tips you can give.

Lelia
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Re: Another question about gps apps

[Richard Turner]

Blind Square is not strictly speaking a GPS app. It does not do turn-by-turn 
directions.
But, once you find the point of interest you want, Blind Square can launch 
Google maps, Apple Maps, or several paid GPS apps.
If all you want is the turn-by-turn directions, Google Maps does a fine job.
Richard


On Jul 8, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Lelia 
> wrote:

Hi all, so here is a question, I know with google maps you can get directions 
say from your place to a store or something like that.  Can you do the same 
with a GPS app like blindsquare? Say can you get directions from my house to a 
point of interest? Is there a GPS app that can do something like that?

Thanks for any tips you can give.

Lelia

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Another question about gps apps

[Lelia]

Hi all, so here is a question, I know with google maps you can get
directions say from your place to a store or something like that.  Can you
do the same with a GPS app like blindsquare? Say can you get directions from
my house to a point of interest? Is there a GPS app that can do something
like that? 

 

Thanks for any tips you can give. 

 

Lelia 

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RE: which GPS app should i buy?

[Chip Orange]

Gps is also being upgraded, so either system is claiming it will allow us to 
eventually have 1 meter accuracy (but amny years away).


-Original Message-
From: 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 4:32 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?

ahh ha, but if Galileo lives up to its claims, we should get enough position to 
actually take us to a given door! this all comes down to clocks on satellites 
and our access to decimal points. Galileo gives us access to many more decimal 
points, thus, we can expect much much greater accuracy from it. what's more, 
Galileo is up and running and has been since January. it has, already, greatly 
improved search and rescue response times. Galileo is the only non-military GPS 
system, at the moment. for this reason, restrictions of accuracy do not apply. 
so, if anyone can find out more, particularly as to which devices can use it, 
do please let us know!

from Sandy, who needs all the help she can get!

sent from the dark side of the moon

> On 5 Jul 2017, at 15:04, Richard Turner  wrote:
> 
> No GPS is accurate enough to tell you exactly where the door is located.  
> That is where your cane skills come in, not to mention the willingness to ask 
> passers-by.
> Or, open the door you find and ask if it is the correct location.
> GPS is to supplement good travel skills, no one should depend on it entirely.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Husna Begum
> Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 4:07 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
> 
> which one tells you where the door is then, you really need to know that.
> 
> Husna
> 
> -Original Message- 
> From: Wayne Merritt
> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 4:44 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
> 
> I would second, or third, the votes for BlindSquare. Though it is not
> specifically an app to give direction from Point A to Point B, you can
> use BlindSquare to get information about your environment, in
> conjunction with Apple/Google Maps to get directions, or to look up
> other information like menus from many restaurants. Also, it is
> updated fairly often with fixes and new features. I recall seeing in
> the last update that their Open Street Map data was updated, whatever
> that means. If you want something more "blindness specific" which will
> tell you exactly where the door of a business is locate relative to
> you, then go for one of the other more expensive apps. BlindSquare
> works for me and suits my purposes.
> 
> Wayne
> 
>> On 6/18/17, Jim Noseworthy  wrote:
>> Kelly:
>> 
>> Good points.
>> 
>> 
>> ---
>> 
>> Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of Kelly Pierce
>> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 3:30 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
>> 
>> Another consideration is where in the world you are located.  You do not 
>> say
>> and this is an important consideration for anyone asking for app
>> recommendations. Nearby Explorer is only currently available in North
>> America while the other two have maps for other parts of the world.  Also,
>> you do not say if you need the app in a language other than English. 
>> Nearby
>> explorer supports only English while Blind Square supports more than 20
>> languages.  English though is an international language spoken throughout
>> the world by educated peple.
>> 
>> Kelly
>> 
>>> On 6/18/17, Jim Noseworthy  wrote:
>>> Well,
>>> 
>>> It depends what GPS functions you're looking for: orientational,
>>> navigational, or both and what you're willing to spend.
>>> 
>>> If you're wanting both orientational and navigational gps, your
>>> choices are "Seeing Eye Gps", and "Nearby Explorer."
>>> 
>>> In this writer's opinion, "Nearby Explorer is a much better option
>>> than Seeing Eye GPS;
>>> 1:  It's much cheeper;
>>> 2: Updates to the program are much more frequent.
>>> 3: It is, in my opinion, a much more complete GPS system than
>>> Seeing-Eye GPS.
>>> 
>>> If, on the otherhand, you're only interested in orientational GPS, by
>>> far, your best option is, again in my opinion, BlindSquare.  It's been
>>> around now for some time and is a very mature product.  It also
>>> supports the "What Three Words" service.
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>>> Behalf Of Chip Orange
>>> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 2:43 PM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: RE: which GPS app should i buy?
>>> 
>>> I agree with Mike, although I don't have a lot of experience with
>>> Seeing Eye; it's price alone of $300 is a 

RE: Tune in radio

[Kevin Minor]

Hi.

I ran into the same problem with Tunein, where it said there was an error 
connecting to what I wanted.  I had to uninstall and reinstall Tunein, and it 
solved the issue.  Sadly I lost a bunch of recordings that I did.  Oh well, I 
probably wasn’t going to listen to them anyway.

Hope this helps.
Have a blessed day and don’t work too hard.
Kevin Minor and the amazing Jilly, Lexington, KY

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RE: which GPS app should i buy?

[Chip Orange]

I agree Kelly; I just wish you had the option of using "up to the minute" 
online maps when you had a cell data (and if you wanted to spend for the 
connection time).  MS MapPoint, when I was programming using it, was great for 
this ... much like Waze.

BTW, those who are in the know re Humanware Victor Trek say to expect to pay 
for map updates.

Chip


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Kelly Pierce
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 12:37 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?

Chip,

Nearby Explorer for iOS recently updated its maps and they are current
from the first quarter of 2017.  That’s impressive considering the
product was introduced in September 2016.  Unlike online maps, Nearby
Explorer works great in urban canyons, in valleys with poor cell
service and in lightly populated areas with limited cell phone
coverage.


Andy,

To obtain directions on Nearby Explorer, double tap the search tab on
the bottom of the screen and type or dictate an address.  Nearby
Explore will match the address to one it recognizes in its map.  The
end user is presented with the option for either a list of directions
or for guided turn-by-turn directions.  The app only provides walking
and driving directions though.  Public transit directions are
available from Move It, Apple Maps or Google Maps.

Kelly




On 7/5/17, Andy Baracco  wrote:
> How does one create a route with Nearby Explorer.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 5, 2017, at 6:42 AM, Tom Lange  wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> I'm coming in a bit late on this thread, but I'd like to first say that
>> I've been using Nearby Explorer for about six months and really like it.
>> Though its front screen is quite cluttered, you can  hide items that you
>> don't want on that screen, thereby reducing that clutter.
>> I live in Los Angeles, and, quite frankly, depending on the time of day,
>> traffic, especially on the major freeways, is terrible.  Having used both
>> Seeing Eye and Nearby Explorer extensively in vehicle mode, I've noticed
>> that neither app will give you alternate vehicle routes which factor in
>> bad traffic conditions. Normally my paratransit service will take me to
>> and from work using the 405 and 101 freeways, which is fine under
>> favorable conditions.  When both freeways are jammed, I've used Waze to
>> get alternate routes, and, what's cool is, it will show you route options
>> with their expected travel times and ETA's. I don't know what algorithms
>> Waze uses, but if they could be plugged into vehicle modes in Nearby
>> Explorer and/or Seeing Eye, that could be a very nice feature.
>> Oh, and one more thing before I'm out of here. For those of you who really
>> want your phone to be a phone and, if you're contemplating buying a Victor
>> Reader Stream, check out the 2017 Convention podcast from Blind Bargains,
>> which is all about the new, soon-to-be-released Victor Reader Trek.  I'm
>> considering saving up my ducats and buying one this fall. It will probably
>> be a very nice device indeed.
>> Tom
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone 7
>>
>>> On Jul 5, 2017, at 5:03 AM, Larry Lumpkin 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I don't think any gps app will do that.
>>>
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>>> Behalf Of Husna Begum
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 6:07 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
>>>
>>> which one tells you where the door is then, you really need to know
>>> that.
>>>
>>> Husna
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Wayne Merritt
>>> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 4:44 PM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
>>>
>>> I would second, or third, the votes for BlindSquare. Though it is not
>>> specifically an app to give direction from Point A to Point B, you can
>>> use BlindSquare to get information about your environment, in conjunction
>>> with Apple/Google Maps to get directions, or to look up other information
>>> like menus from many restaurants. Also, it is updated fairly often with
>>> fixes and new features. I recall seeing in the last update that their
>>> Open Street Map data was updated, whatever that means. If you want
>>> something more "blindness specific" which will tell you exactly where the
>>> door of a business is locate relative to you, then go for one of the
>>> other more expensive apps. BlindSquare works for me and suits my
>>> purposes.
>>>
>>> Wayne
>>>
 On 6/18/17, Jim Noseworthy  wrote:
 Kelly:

 Good points.


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 To: viphone@googlegroups.com
 Subject: Re: which 

RE: which GPS app should i buy?

[Chip Orange]

Waze uses a really great feature, where they get info from current users of 
their app as to what roads they are traveling on and how fast they are moving 
(it's called "crowd sourcing").  This is what lets it give you very accurate 
expected travel times for any route; it takes into consideration when a road is 
blocked for some reason.

Chip


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Tom Lange
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 9:43 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?

Hi,
I'm coming in a bit late on this thread, but I'd like to first say that I've 
been using Nearby Explorer for about six months and really like it. Though its 
front screen is quite cluttered, you can  hide items that you don't want on 
that screen, thereby reducing that clutter. 
I live in Los Angeles, and, quite frankly, depending on the time of day, 
traffic, especially on the major freeways, is terrible.  Having used both 
Seeing Eye and Nearby Explorer extensively in vehicle mode, I've noticed that 
neither app will give you alternate vehicle routes which factor in bad traffic 
conditions. Normally my paratransit service will take me to and from work using 
the 405 and 101 freeways, which is fine under favorable conditions.  When both 
freeways are jammed, I've used Waze to get alternate routes, and, what's cool 
is, it will show you route options with their expected travel times and ETA's. 
I don't know what algorithms Waze uses, but if they could be plugged into 
vehicle modes in Nearby Explorer and/or Seeing Eye, that could be a very nice 
feature. 
Oh, and one more thing before I'm out of here. For those of you who really want 
your phone to be a phone and, if you're contemplating buying a Victor Reader 
Stream, check out the 2017 Convention podcast from Blind Bargains, which is all 
about the new, soon-to-be-released Victor Reader Trek.  I'm considering saving 
up my ducats and buying one this fall. It will probably be a very nice device 
indeed.
Tom
 

Sent from my iPhone 7

> On Jul 5, 2017, at 5:03 AM, Larry Lumpkin  wrote:
> 
> I don't think any gps app will do that.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Husna Begum
> Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 6:07 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
> 
> which one tells you where the door is then, you really need to know that.
> 
> Husna
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Wayne Merritt
> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 4:44 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
> 
> I would second, or third, the votes for BlindSquare. Though it is not 
> specifically an app to give direction from Point A to Point B, you can use 
> BlindSquare to get information about your environment, in conjunction with 
> Apple/Google Maps to get directions, or to look up other information like 
> menus from many restaurants. Also, it is updated fairly often with fixes and 
> new features. I recall seeing in the last update that their Open Street Map 
> data was updated, whatever that means. If you want something more "blindness 
> specific" which will tell you exactly where the door of a business is locate 
> relative to you, then go for one of the other more expensive apps. 
> BlindSquare works for me and suits my purposes.
> 
> Wayne
> 
>> On 6/18/17, Jim Noseworthy  wrote:
>> Kelly:
>> 
>> Good points.
>> 
>> 
>> ---
>> 
>> Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Kelly Pierce
>> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 3:30 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: which GPS app should i buy?
>> 
>> Another consideration is where in the world you are located.  You do 
>> not say and this is an important consideration for anyone asking for 
>> app recommendations. Nearby Explorer is only currently available in 
>> North America while the other two have maps for other parts of the 
>> world.  Also, you do not say if you need the app in a language other 
>> than English.
>> Nearby
>> explorer supports only English while Blind Square supports more than 
>> 20 languages.  English though is an international language spoken 
>> throughout the world by educated peple.
>> 
>> Kelly
>> 
>>> On 6/18/17, Jim Noseworthy  wrote:
>>> Well,
>>> 
>>> It depends what GPS functions you're looking for: orientational, 
>>> navigational, or both and what you're willing to spend.
>>> 
>>> If you're wanting both orientational and navigational gps, your 
>>> choices are "Seeing Eye Gps", and "Nearby Explorer."
>>> 
>>> In this writer's opinion, "Nearby Explorer is a much better option 
>>> than Seeing Eye GPS;
>>> 1:  It's much cheeper;
>>> 2: Updates to the program are much more frequent.
>>> 3: It is, in my opinion, a much 

Re: UBER and payments

[Michael D. Ulrich]

Hi Chip, I already have my credit card, use as how I pay Uber. So how would I 
go about switching over to Apple Pay? That sounds like a much better way to pay 
uber. Thanks for your comment chip!

Sent from a land far far away in a not so distant time zone!


> On Jul 8, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Chip Orange  wrote:
> 
> In addition to Kim’s “correct” answer, thought I’d suggest that you try 
> hooking up your card to ApplePay, which would give you both the use of 
> ApplePay and then via it, use of Uber.  I’ve used ApplePay on a few ocasions, 
> and it’s very nice, and the merchants don’t get to see your credit card 
> number when you use it, so no chance of having it stolen.
>  
> Hth,
>  
> Chip
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Jeremy Gilley
> Sent: Friday, July 07, 2017 7:06 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: UBER and payments
>  
> Good evening all,
>  
> Recently, my card got hacked and I have had to put a new card into the UBER 
> app.
> However, when I try to schedule a ride, it shows that my method of payment is 
> now apple pay.
> How can I change that to my visa card?
> I went into the payment screen, but found no way to change the default method 
> from apple pay to my visa card.
> Any assistance would be much appreciated.
> Thanks in advance.
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RE: UBER and payments

[Chip Orange]

In addition to Kim’s “correct” answer, thought I’d suggest that you try hooking 
up your card to ApplePay, which would give you both the use of ApplePay and 
then via it, use of Uber.  I’ve used ApplePay on a few ocasions, and it’s very 
nice, and the merchants don’t get to see your credit card number when you use 
it, so no chance of having it stolen.

 

Hth,

 

Chip

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jeremy Gilley
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2017 7:06 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: UBER and payments

 

Good evening all,

 

Recently, my card got hacked and I have had to put a new card into the UBER app.

However, when I try to schedule a ride, it shows that my method of payment is 
now apple pay.

How can I change that to my visa card?

I went into the payment screen, but found no way to change the default method 
from apple pay to my visa card.

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Tune in radio

[Candy Lowe]

I just tried tune in and it worked fine.  Maybe if all else fails, you might 
try uninstalling the app and then reinstalling it.  

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 8, 2017, at 9:33 AM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> Have you tried signing in again?
> I used TuneIN this morning and it worked fine.  Other times, especially after 
> they do an update, I have to sign in again.
> Is your WiFi working OK?  I suspect it is if you can get to your favorites, 
> but something to check.
>  
> HTH,
> Richard
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Jeremy Gilley
> Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2017 5:41 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Tune in radio
>  
> Hello folks,
>  
> For the past couple of days, Tune in radio keeps giving me an error, but it 
> doesn't say what the error is.
> It isn't allowing me to play anything.
> Now, when I click onto car mode, it only allows me to play my favorites, but 
> that's it.
> I can't search for new stations, books, nothing.
> I have a yearly subscription that hasn't even begun to run out. It doesn't 
> end until next April.
> Any suggestions as to why I am getting this error?
> Thanks in advance.
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RE: Tune in radio

[Richard Turner]

Have you tried signing in again?
I used TuneIN this morning and it worked fine.  Other times, especially after 
they do an update, I have to sign in again.
Is your WiFi working OK?  I suspect it is if you can get to your favorites, but 
something to check.

HTH,
Richard


From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jeremy Gilley
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2017 5:41 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Tune in radio

Hello folks,

For the past couple of days, Tune in radio keeps giving me an error, but it 
doesn't say what the error is.
It isn't allowing me to play anything.
Now, when I click onto car mode, it only allows me to play my favorites, but 
that's it.
I can't search for new stations, books, nothing.
I have a yearly subscription that hasn't even begun to run out. It doesn't end 
until next April.
Any suggestions as to why I am getting this error?
Thanks in advance.
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RE: Has any one heard rumors that a new version of Air Pods will be release in 2017?

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Hi Keith,

Apparently iOS 11 makes it possible to at least set up the Airpods in Settings 
so a tap on one speaker acts as Play/Pause and if you tap the other side you 
can bring up SIRI.
This is some improvement, and if they could figure out how to do volume changes 
without having to use SIRI then the Airpods become much more interesting. It 
would appear that some of this may not require a new hardware version of the 
Airpods and that much can be done via software. Of course I don’t doubt that 
there will be Airpods second generation whether they come out this fall or 
during 2018 is anybody’s guess.

Regards,
Sieghard

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Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Sent: Friday, July 7, 2017 12:27 PM
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Subject: Has any one heard rumors that a new version of Air Pods will be 
release in 2017?

Hi,

Has anyone heard rumors about a new version of Air Pods being released in 2017

I have been persuaded by Sieghard that some improvements would be useful, for 
controlling more functions without the need for Siri, but also for a safety 
mechanism to reduce the risk of loss from falling out of place. But, I do think 
I’d like the sound quality and wireless convenience.

Thanks in advance, Keith
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RE: Can you jail-break an Apple TV?

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Terri,

You can jailbreak older Apple TV's and maybe you can jailbreak the fourth gen, 
if you really want to do it just Google "JailbreakingApple TV 4th generation" 
and you will find out.
You asked what the benefits would be, in fact, I was going to ask you why you 
would want to do this when I first saw your message, but then I read your 
question and what I wondered is why you would want to jailbreak if you don't 
know if there are benefits or what they are.
One thing I noticed is that on the Today in iOS Podcast as well as on this list 
jailbreaking rarely comes up any more, it used to be mentioned a lot, but 
probably since iOS 9 and 10 it just seems to be something most people just 
don't do any more because of the increased capabilities of iOS. I assume iOS 11 
which adds even more customization and now built-in screen recording will take 
even more reasons away for jailbreaking.
You seem to be a big TV fan which I am not so maybe that is why you asked, but 
without wanting to sound condescending, I would suggest that you seem to be 
somebody who does not do well when things change all the time and become 
unreliable. I think you pointed this out yourself and that it sometimes takes 
you a while to understand how something works etc. In all honesty I don't think 
jailbreaking is something you would enjoy, it's an advanced process which may 
result in an uncertain outcome, if you jailbreak and then a new Watch OS comes 
out which has some really nice features you may not be able to upgrade without 
loosing the jailbreak because often whe Apple releases an update it patches 
whatever makes jailbreaking possible and then the jailbreak community has to 
figure out again how to get around this etc.
The question remains, why do you even want to jailbreak? What do you hope to 
gain?

Regards,
Sieghard

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Terri Stimmel
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 11:25 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Can you jail-break an Apple TV?

Hello everyone,


Over the last few years I have heard people talking about jail-breaking their 
iPhones, and I believe, iPods as well.


What I am wondering is, can you possibly jail-break a 4th generation, 
Apple TV?

If you can do this, will it possibly take away any of the accessibility 
features?

Also, if this can be done, what would be some of the benefits of doing this?


Any thoughts, or advice would be very much appreciated.


Thank you,


Terri

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Tune in radio

[Jeremy Gilley]

Hello folks,

 

For the past couple of days, Tune in radio keeps giving me an error, but it
doesn't say what the error is.

It isn't allowing me to play anything.

Now, when I click onto car mode, it only allows me to play my favorites, but
that's it.

I can't search for new stations, books, nothing.

I have a yearly subscription that hasn't even begun to run out. It doesn't
end until next April.

Any suggestions as to why I am getting this error?

Thanks in advance.

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RE: UBER and payments

[Jeremy Gilley]

Thanks loads.

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Kimber Gardner
Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2017 7:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: UBER and payments

When scheduling the ride double tap the apple pay button and you will
be taken to a screen where you can change your default payment method.
I had this same question recently and that was how I resolved it. Now
instead of apple pay my default payment shows my mastercard.

Kim

On 7/7/17, Jeremy Gilley  wrote:
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>
>
>
> Recently, my card got hacked and I have had to put a new card into the
UBER
> app.
>
> However, when I try to schedule a ride, it shows that my method of payment
> is now apple pay.
>
> How can I change that to my visa card?
>
> I went into the payment screen, but found no way to change the default
> method from apple pay to my visa card.
>
> Any assistance would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance.
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Re: UBER and payments

[Kimber Gardner]

When scheduling the ride double tap the apple pay button and you will
be taken to a screen where you can change your default payment method.
I had this same question recently and that was how I resolved it. Now
instead of apple pay my default payment shows my mastercard.

Kim

On 7/7/17, Jeremy Gilley  wrote:
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>
>
>
> Recently, my card got hacked and I have had to put a new card into the UBER
> app.
>
> However, when I try to schedule a ride, it shows that my method of payment
> is now apple pay.
>
> How can I change that to my visa card?
>
> I went into the payment screen, but found no way to change the default
> method from apple pay to my visa card.
>
> Any assistance would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance.
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Re: Experiences with Aira?

[Arnold Schmidt]

First, the url is 
www.aira.io
The plans, which include the glasses which the user does not own, but which 
remain the property of Aira, range from 100 minutes a month for 89 dollars, to 
the unlimited plan for 329 dollars. 

Arnold Schmidt 


Sent from  Arnold's  iPhone

On Jul 8, 2017, at 12:27 AM, Nancy Badger  wrote:

They have several different plans starting at $89 for two hours a month and 
ending at $329 for unlimited. If my memory serves me correctly. You should go 
to the website www.Aira.org.

Nancy Badger, Ph.D
Executive Director of Counseling
Old Dominion University
Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling errors.

> On Jul 7, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Joe  wrote:
> 
> How much is the subscription?
> 
> 
> Sent from Joe's iPhone
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>> On Jul 7, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Nancy Badger  wrote:
>> 
>> hello,
>> Not sure if you got many answers to this yet. I have only used it once, I 
>> have only had it for one week. Personally, I think it is well worth it. Now 
>> the agent helped me find a building on my campus which I was having 
>> difficulty finding. I love having a live person Who can assist with mobility.
>> Hope this helps.
>> Nancy
>> 
>> Nancy Badger, Ph.D
>> Executive Director of Counseling
>> Old Dominion University
>> Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling errors.
>> 
>>> On Jul 4, 2017, at 3:37 AM, Shaf Patel  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> Anybody on this list own an Aira, and if so, what are your experiences
>>> and reviews of it? Is it worth the $90 per month for 100 minutes of
>>> support over the free iOS alternatives (BeMyEyes, Facetiming a friend) etc?
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
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