Re: Apps and Widgets

[Chris Chaffin]

I do not know if you know, but you can just move from widget to widget in a stack by doing a 3 finger swipe up or down.  Can not imagine a sighted person could do it quicker than that.ChrisOn Mar 8, 2024, at 8:37 PM, Christopher Chaltain  wrote:







I have two widgets on my home page. One is a smart stack and the other is the open task widget in the Microsoft To Do app. I wanted the quickest way possible to capture a note from my
 home page, and adding this widget seemed to do that for me. Moving from widget to widget in a stack isn’t as efficient for a blind person as it is for a sighted person, so it’s not going to work for everyone. That’s why I like the smart stack, since it shows
 me the widget it thinks I want to see at that moment. It’s more right than wrong.
 
I also still use the today page. For example, since I don’t need to see the status of my batteries as frequently as other things, I just leave that on my today page. We have a lot of
 flexibility now on IOS, so each person needs to experiment to see what works for them.
 

--
Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷
Chaltain at Outlook, USA

 


From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 8:07 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Apps and Widgets


 
Thanks Chris,
I had figured out some of that, but the stack information is very helpful.
A tip: it is quicker to get to the various choices of widget sizes and so on by doing a three finger swipe from right to left.  As if you were flicking a page in a physical
 book.  And of course, to go back, three finger swipe left to right.
 
I may experiment with stacks once I decide what I want quick access to.
 
Thanks again,
 
 

Richard, USA
"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
-- Wolfgang Von Goethe

 
My web site:
https://www.turner42.com/
 
Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155)

JAWS version 2024.2403.3
 

 


From:
viphone@googlegroups.com 
On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets


 


 


You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the second screen.


 


 


First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are:


 


1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.


2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.


3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen.


 


Now, how to add a widget.


 


1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.


2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.


3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.


4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.


5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.


6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a description
 of the first widget and its size.


6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number.  Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.
  Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.


7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe down and choose the add widget button near the bottom of the screen.


8, This should add your widget to the home screen, just hit the done button at the top to get out of edit mode.


 


A stack of widgets.


 


If you want more than one widget, the best thing to do is create a widget stack.  This will conserve realistate on your home screen.  Here is how I create or add widgets as a stack.


 


After placing your first widget where you want it.  Now it is time to add one to it to create a stack.


 


1, To make things easier and to keep things from getting confusing, go to your last home screen.


2, Start edit mode, go pick out your next widget, and add it to your last home screen.


3, After it has been added, it is just like moving an app.  flick up on the widget and choose drag.


3, Go to your first widget, flick up and choose add to stack.  This will place that widget on top of the first widget and create a widget stack.


4, To add more widgets, just repeat the 

RE: Apps and Widgets

[Christopher Chaltain]

I have two widgets on my home page. One is a smart stack and the other is the 
open task widget in the Microsoft To Do app. I wanted the quickest way possible 
to capture a note from my home page, and adding this widget seemed to do that 
for me. Moving from widget to widget in a stack isn’t as efficient for a blind 
person as it is for a sighted person, so it’s not going to work for everyone. 
That’s why I like the smart stack, since it shows me the widget it thinks I 
want to see at that moment. It’s more right than wrong.

I also still use the today page. For example, since I don’t need to see the 
status of my batteries as frequently as other things, I just leave that on my 
today page. We have a lot of flexibility now on IOS, so each person needs to 
experiment to see what works for them.

--
Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷
Chaltain at Outlook, USA

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 8:07 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Apps and Widgets

Thanks Chris,
I had figured out some of that, but the stack information is very helpful.
A tip: it is quicker to get to the various choices of widget sizes and so on by 
doing a three finger swipe from right to left.  As if you were flicking a page 
in a physical book.  And of course, to go back, three finger swipe left to 
right.

I may experiment with stacks once I decide what I want quick access to.

Thanks again,


Richard, USA
"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
-- Wolfgang Von Goethe

My web site: https://www.turner42.com/

Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155)
JAWS version 2024.2403.3


From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Chris 
Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets


You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget 
stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the 
second screen.


First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how 
much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the 
widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are:

1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.
2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.
3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen.

Now, how to add a widget.

1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.
2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.
3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget 
from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would 
swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.
4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where 
you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.
5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four 
finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.
6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left 
until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose 
from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a 
description of the first widget and its size.
6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, 
then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number. 
 Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.  
Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.
7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe down and choose the add widget 
button near the bottom of the screen.
8, This should add your widget to the home screen, just hit the done button at 
the top to get out of edit mode.

A stack of widgets.

If you want more than one widget, the best thing to do is create a widget 
stack.  This will conserve realistate on your home screen.  Here is how I 
create or add widgets as a stack.

After placing your first widget where you want it.  Now it is time to add one 
to it to create a stack.

1, To make things easier and to keep things from getting confusing, go to your 
last home screen.
2, Start edit mode, go pick out your next widget, and add it to your last home 
screen.
3, After it has been added, it is just like moving an app.  flick up on the 
widget and choose drag.
3, Go to your first widget, flick up and choose add to stack.  This will place 
that widget on top of the first widget and create a widget stack.
4, To add more widgets, just repeat the process.

IN a widget stack, how to switch from one to another?

With the widget stack in focus:
Do a 3 finger swipe up to go to the next widget, and a 3 finger down to go to 
the previous widget.

I try to add widgets to a stack in the orer I want them, to 

RE: Apps and Widgets

[Christopher Chaltain]

If you go to the Journal app on your home page, flick down and double tap on 
edit, and then flick down to edit while still on your Journal app, you'll be 
able to delete it from your home page. Not sure if Apple let's you delete it 
altogether, but you can still get if off of your home age.

When you remove apps from your home page but leave them on your phone, you can 
still get to them from the App Library or spotlight search. To get to the App 
Library, do a three finger swipe left from your last home page. I bring up the 
spotlight search by tapping on the page switcher / search option right above 
the dock. I never have to type more than a character or two to get to the app 
I'm looking for.

I just have two home pages now, with only one or two folders. I use them for my 
most frequently accessed apps and the rest I get to with the spotlight search 
or the App Library.

--
Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷
Chaltain at Outlook, USA

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Carolyn 
Arnold
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 9:28 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Apps and Widgets

I tried to get a widget for Weather and ended up only  moving Weather to 
another place on my Home Page, which is an OK location.

One thing I'd like off my Home Page is Journal, and I would be OK with it 
totally out of my phone, and I'd like to move Find My to my Home Page. I find, 
if I'm not careful, when trying to edit apps, more than one will move, if I'm 
not really careful.

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 9:07 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Apps and Widgets

Thanks Chris,

I had figured out some of that, but the stack information is very helpful.

A tip: it is quicker to get to the various choices of widget sizes and so on by 
doing a three finger swipe from right to left.  As if you were flicking a page 
in a physical book.  And of course, to go back, three finger swipe left to 
right.



I may experiment with stacks once I decide what I want quick access to.



Thanks again,





Richard, USA

"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."

-- Wolfgang Von Goethe



My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ 



Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155)

JAWS version 2024.2403.3





From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Chris 
Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets





You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget 
stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the 
second screen.





First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how 
much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the 
widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are:



1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.

2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.

3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen.



Now, how to add a widget.



1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.

2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.

3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget 
from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would 
swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.

4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where 
you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.

5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four 
finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.

6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left 
until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose 
from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a 
description of the first widget and its size.

6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, 
then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number. 
 Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.  
Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.

7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe down and choose the add widget 
button near the bottom of the screen.

8, This should add your widget to the home screen, just hit the done button at 
the top to get out of edit mode.



A stack of widgets.



If you want more than one widget, the best thing to do is create a widget 
stack.  This will conserve realistate on your home screen.  Here is how I 
create or add widgets as a stack.



After placing your first widget where you want it.  Now it is time to add one 
to it to create a stack.



1, To make things easier and to keep 

RE: Voice Over bug with Rotor Languages and the Status Bar on iOS 17.4

[Debbie April Yuille]

I’m not sure where to go to give feedback to Apple directly. So, I reported it 
on Applevis. But as it turns out, there is already mention of that bug.

Debbie

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Chela 
Robles
Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2024 6:49 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Voice Over bug with Rotor Languages and the Status Bar on iOS 17.4

 

Well, I figured out what the bullet sign meant. In this case when using the 
characters in the rotor, using voiceover, it refers to when it comes to the 
clock or displaying time in the lock screen, that symbol is a narrow no break  
space.

Sent from my iPhone





On Mar 8, 2024, at 6:39 AM, David Grossoehme  wrote:

 

Did you report this problem to Apple?

Dave

 

On 3/6/2024 4:31 AM, Debbie April Yuille wrote:

Hi All

I've just installed iOS and iPad OS 17.4 and I've noticed a really strange bug 
with rotor languages and the status bar. When you are using another rotor 
language, other than the default, every time you move to the status bar, by 
either placing your finger on it, or using the shortcut. VO will switch to the 
default language when reading. Then when I move away from the status bar, it 
reverts to whatever language I'm currently using. I've tried uninstalling then 
re installing the rotor languages and still the problem persists. This occurs 
on both my iPad mini 6 and my iPhone 14 pro.

It's not a total disaster, but I'm hoping that Apple will release another 
update soon, and hopefully the bug will go away.

 

Cheers

Debbie

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RE: Apps and Widgets

[paekstrand]

Just as a follow-up, shortly after I wrote the below message, I gave it one 
more try, and for some reason, it worked this time.

 

I have come across the seemingly inconsistent feedback several times today when 
moving apps and widgets around on both my iPhone and iPad, and my husband has 
also noticed the same issue.

 

I am on IOS 17.3, by the way.

 

Pam

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Chris 
Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 9:50 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets

 

 

Personally I have 4 widgets on my main home screen.

First, is Fantastical with my calendar and reminders for the day.  My problem 
with reminders is that I would missthe notification or forget to check the app. 
 It works best for me if they are in front of me each time I unlock my phone.

Next is the Drafts app, but any notes app will work for me.

next, the batteries widget.

And last is the weather app.

 

Also know that double tapping on a widget opens the app, so that is one icon 
you no longer have to have on your home screen.

 

I am an extensive user of Dropbox, and there are important files that I might 
need to access.  The large Dropbox widget puts the top 4 files or folders on 
the widget for quick access.  I mainly use folders so that way I just put my 
important files in the folders, star them, and they show up on the widget.  So 
when I need to quickly access the information, I just double tap on the folder 
on the widget, and the files immediately pop up in front of me, then I access 
the one I need.  Keeps me from opening the app and having to swipe and navigate 
to the folder then file.

 

At first I did not think I would use widgets because I was not sure how to 
implement them to help me find out information more quickly.  But after I 
started using them, I learned how they can be of help, so I kept adding more.

 

Everybody is different, but I do think widgets can help everybody if they just 
give them a try.

 

Chris

 





On Mar 8, 2024, at 9:06 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:



Thanks Chris,

I had figured out some of that, but the stack information is very helpful.

A tip: it is quicker to get to the various choices of widget sizes and so on by 
doing a three finger swipe from right to left.  As if you were flicking a page 
in a physical book.  And of course, to go back, three finger swipe left to 
right.

 

I may experiment with stacks once I decide what I want quick access to.

 

Thanks again,

 

 

Richard, USA

"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."

-- Wolfgang Von Goethe 

 

My web site:   https://www.turner42.com/

 

Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) 

JAWS version 2024.2403.3

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of 
Chris Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets

 

 

You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget 
stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the 
second screen.

 

 

First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how 
much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the 
widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are:

 

1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.

2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.

3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen.

 

Now, how to add a widget.

 

1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.

2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.

3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget 
from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would 
swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.

4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where 
you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.

5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four 
finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.

6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left 
until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose 
from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a 
description of the first widget and its size.

6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, 
then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number. 
 Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.  
Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.

7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe down and choose the add widget 
button near the 

RE: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Christopher Chaltain]

I also use and recommend Good Maps Outdoors. For a mainstream navigation app, I 
recently just downloaded Google’s Waze app. Not sure why Google has two 
different navigation apps, but Waze is  supposed to give more detailed 
information on things like traffic jams, round abouts and more. I haven’t used 
it yet, but I’m planning on trying it out when I’m the navigator for my wife 
when we’re driving somewhere.

--
Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷
Chaltain at Outlook, USA

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Robert 
Doc Wright
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 3:23 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

good maps outdoors is a very good and easy to use app and it is free.
- Original Message -
From: joseph hudson
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

Oh wow. OK, cool. I will tell you, if there is a issue with cost, I recommend 
expressing this to Ilkka.
Joseph Hudson

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On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Richard Turner 
mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net>> wrote:

Joe said:
I’m working with blind students who would ideally get the right navigation app 
at little or no cost.

So, I concluded they had not purchased anything like BlindSquare yet and its 
$40 price tag is a lot for many students.

But, good point, once you have purchased an app, whether you delete it or not, 
if you redownload it, there is no charge.

HTH,
Richard, USA
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-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of joseph 
hudson
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 12:05 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

It's worth noting, that if you've already bought it, and it's just not on your 
phone. You won't need to pay for it again.


On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner 
mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net>> wrote:

However, BlindSquare is $40.
Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free.


Richard, USA
"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
-- Wolfgang Von Goethe

My web site: https://www.turner42.com/

Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version
2024.2403.3


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of
Feliciano Godoy
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
Feliciano
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On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco 
mailto:jsoro...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hello,

What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?

I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when
it first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions
and general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.

I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d
remembered SoundScape.

I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s
just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not
necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to
familiarize myself with the interface.

I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more
for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or
right, but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third
party app to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing
compares to Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who
would ideally get the right navigation app at little or no cost.

Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation
for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.

Thanks,

Joe


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Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Jody ianuzzi]

I am using the new Soundscape community and I love itJODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn Mar 8, 2024, at 4:22 PM, Robert Doc Wright  wrote:






good maps outdoors is a very good and easy to use 
app and it is free.

  - Original Message - 
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  joseph hudson 
  
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 1:56 PM
  Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You 
  Using These Days?
  Oh wow. OK, cool. I will tell you, if there is a issue with 
  cost, I recommend expressing this to Ilkka.
  
  
  
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  Hudson
  
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On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Richard Turner  
wrote:

Joe said:I’m working with blind students who would ideally get the 
right navigation app at little or no cost.So, I concluded they had 
not purchased anything like BlindSquare yet and its $40 price tag is a lot 
for many students.But, good point, once you have purchased an app, 
whether you delete it or not, if you redownload it, there is no 
charge.HTH,Richard, USA"At the moment of commitment, the 
universe conspires to assist you."-- Wolfgang Von Goethe My web 
site: https://www.turner42.com/Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS 
Build 22631.3155) JAWS version 2024.2403.3-Original 
Message-From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
 On Behalf Of joseph hudsonSent: Friday, 
March 8, 2024 12:05 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: What 
Navigation App Are You Using These Days?It's worth noting, that if 
you've already bought it, and it's just not on your phone. You won't need to 
pay for it again.
On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner 
   wrote:However, BlindSquare is 
  $40.Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is 
  free.Richard, USA"At the moment of commitment, the 
  universe conspires to assist you."-- Wolfgang Von GoetheMy web 
  site: https://www.turner42.com/Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS 
  Build 22631.3155) JAWS version 2024.2403.3-Original 
  Message-From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
   On Behalf Of Feliciano GodoySent: 
  Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: 
  Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?BlindSquare 
  simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.FelicianoFor tech 
  tips and updates: LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12vFollow 
  www.twitter.com/theblindman12vFollow 
  www.instagram/TheBlindMan12vthose who are crazy enough to think they 
  can change the world are the ones who do. -Steve Jobs
  On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco 
 wrote:Hello,What 
navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?I tried Lazarillo 
and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when it first came out. 
That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions and general 
awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.I tried 
VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d remembered 
SoundScape.I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m 
convinced it’s just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the 
moment and not necessarily exploring them when I have a little more 
time to familiarize myself with the interface.I like Google 
Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more for its 
ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or right, but I 
feel as though I have to supplement these with a third party app to 
get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing compares to 
Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who would 
ideally get the right navigation app at little or no cost.Thank 
you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation for 
what makes your navigation app the best one in your 
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RE: Apps and Widgets

[paekstrand]

Chris,



Thanks for these great explanations.  I had never used widgets and am just 
trying them out now.  

 

I added the batteries widget on my iPad mini, but I am trying to move it 
somewhere else than the top left corner of my home screen.  I go through the 
normal process of moving an app, and it says “drop complete” , but the widget 
doesn’t move.

 

Any suggestions on where I am going wrong?

 

Pam

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Chris 
Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 9:50 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets

 

 

Personally I have 4 widgets on my main home screen.

First, is Fantastical with my calendar and reminders for the day.  My problem 
with reminders is that I would missthe notification or forget to check the app. 
 It works best for me if they are in front of me each time I unlock my phone.

Next is the Drafts app, but any notes app will work for me.

next, the batteries widget.

And last is the weather app.

 

Also know that double tapping on a widget opens the app, so that is one icon 
you no longer have to have on your home screen.

 

I am an extensive user of Dropbox, and there are important files that I might 
need to access.  The large Dropbox widget puts the top 4 files or folders on 
the widget for quick access.  I mainly use folders so that way I just put my 
important files in the folders, star them, and they show up on the widget.  So 
when I need to quickly access the information, I just double tap on the folder 
on the widget, and the files immediately pop up in front of me, then I access 
the one I need.  Keeps me from opening the app and having to swipe and navigate 
to the folder then file.

 

At first I did not think I would use widgets because I was not sure how to 
implement them to help me find out information more quickly.  But after I 
started using them, I learned how they can be of help, so I kept adding more.

 

Everybody is different, but I do think widgets can help everybody if they just 
give them a try.

 

Chris

 





On Mar 8, 2024, at 9:06 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:



Thanks Chris,

I had figured out some of that, but the stack information is very helpful.

A tip: it is quicker to get to the various choices of widget sizes and so on by 
doing a three finger swipe from right to left.  As if you were flicking a page 
in a physical book.  And of course, to go back, three finger swipe left to 
right.

 

I may experiment with stacks once I decide what I want quick access to.

 

Thanks again,

 

 

Richard, USA

"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."

-- Wolfgang Von Goethe 

 

My web site:   https://www.turner42.com/

 

Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) 

JAWS version 2024.2403.3

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of 
Chris Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets

 

 

You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget 
stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the 
second screen.

 

 

First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how 
much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the 
widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are:

 

1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.

2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.

3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen.

 

Now, how to add a widget.

 

1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.

2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.

3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget 
from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would 
swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.

4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where 
you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.

5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four 
finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.

6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left 
until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose 
from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a 
description of the first widget and its size.

6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, 
then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number. 
 Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.  
Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.

7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe 

RE: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Richard Turner]

Joe, Ilkka is a who.  He is the creator of BlindSquare.
I do not know if they ever give away the app, but his full name is:
Ilkka Pirttimaa 
His email is: ilkka.pirtti...@gmail.com

You can read all about the app at:
https://www.blindsquare.com/

HTH,
Richard, USA
"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
 -- Wolfgang Von Goethe 

My web site: https://www.turner42.com/

Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) 
JAWS version 2024.2403.3


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Joe 
Orozco
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 1:25 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

What is ILKKA? I honestly don't know what apps the students may have purchased 
but get the strong feeling they may not have paid for anything. I want to start 
them all from an equal footing and give them the resources to invest in other 
tools as they see fit.

I appreciate the suggestions so far and look forward to others!

Thanks guys,

Joe

On 3/8/24, joseph hudson  wrote:
> Oh wow. OK, cool. I will tell you, if there is a issue with cost, I 
> recommend expressing this to Ilkka.
> Joseph Hudson
>
> EmailFaceTime/iMessage
> jhud7...@twc.com
>
> Connect with me on zoom
>
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNU
> T09
>
>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Richard Turner 
>> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Joe said:
>> I’m working with blind students who would ideally get the right 
>> navigation app at little or no cost.
>>
>> So, I concluded they had not purchased anything like BlindSquare yet 
>> and its $40 price tag is a lot for many students.
>>
>> But, good point, once you have purchased an app, whether you delete 
>> it or not, if you redownload it, there is no charge.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Richard, USA
>> "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
>> -- Wolfgang Von Goethe
>>
>> My web site: https://www.turner42.com/
>>
>> Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version 
>> 2024.2403.3
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf 
>> Of joseph hudson
>> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 12:05 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?
>>
>> It's worth noting, that if you've already bought it, and it's just 
>> not on your phone. You won't need to pay for it again.
>>
>>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner 
>>> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> However, BlindSquare is $40.
>>> Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free.
>>>
>>>
>>> Richard, USA
>>> "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
>>> -- Wolfgang Von Goethe
>>>
>>> My web site: https://www.turner42.com/
>>>
>>> Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version
>>> 2024.2403.3
>>>
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf 
>>> Of Feliciano Godoy
>>> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?
>>>
>>> BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
>>> Feliciano
>>> For tech tips and updates:
>>> LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow 
>>> www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Follow www.instagram/TheBlindMan12v 
>>> those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are 
>>> the ones who do. -Steve Jobs
>>>
 On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco  wrote:

 Hello,

 What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?

 I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when 
 it first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions 
 and general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.

 I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d 
 remembered SoundScape.

 I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced 
 it’s just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment 
 and not necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time 
 to familiarize myself with the interface.

 I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly 
 more for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left 
 or right, but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a 
 third party app to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, 
 nothing compares to Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind 
 students who would ideally get the right navigation app at little or no 
 cost.

 Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and 
 explanation for what makes your navigation app the best one in your 
 opinion.

 Thanks,

 Joe


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Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Joe Orozco]

What is ILKKA? I honestly don't know what apps the students may have
purchased but get the strong feeling they may not have paid for
anything. I want to start them all from an equal footing and give them
the resources to invest in other tools as they see fit.

I appreciate the suggestions so far and look forward to others!

Thanks guys,

Joe

On 3/8/24, joseph hudson  wrote:
> Oh wow. OK, cool. I will tell you, if there is a issue with cost, I
> recommend expressing this to Ilkka.
> Joseph Hudson
>
> EmailFaceTime/iMessage
> jhud7...@twc.com
>
> Connect with me on zoom
>
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09
>
>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Richard Turner 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Joe said:
>> I’m working with blind students who would ideally get the right navigation
>> app at little or no cost.
>>
>> So, I concluded they had not purchased anything like BlindSquare yet and
>> its $40 price tag is a lot for many students.
>>
>> But, good point, once you have purchased an app, whether you delete it or
>> not, if you redownload it, there is no charge.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Richard, USA
>> "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
>> -- Wolfgang Von Goethe
>>
>> My web site: https://www.turner42.com/
>>
>> Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155)
>> JAWS version 2024.2403.3
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of
>> joseph hudson
>> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 12:05 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?
>>
>> It's worth noting, that if you've already bought it, and it's just not on
>> your phone. You won't need to pay for it again.
>>
>>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> However, BlindSquare is $40.
>>> Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free.
>>>
>>>
>>> Richard, USA
>>> "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
>>> -- Wolfgang Von Goethe
>>>
>>> My web site: https://www.turner42.com/
>>>
>>> Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version
>>> 2024.2403.3
>>>
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of
>>> Feliciano Godoy
>>> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?
>>>
>>> BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
>>> Feliciano
>>> For tech tips and updates:
>>> LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v
>>> Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v
>>> Follow www.instagram/TheBlindMan12v
>>> those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the
>>> ones who do. -Steve Jobs
>>>
 On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco  wrote:

 Hello,

 What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?

 I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when
 it first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions
 and general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.

 I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d
 remembered SoundScape.

 I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s
 just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not
 necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to
 familiarize myself with the interface.

 I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more
 for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or
 right, but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third
 party app to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing
 compares to Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who
 would ideally get the right navigation app at little or no cost.

 Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation
 for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.

 Thanks,

 Joe


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Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Robert Doc Wright]

good maps outdoors is a very good and easy to use app and it is free.
  - Original Message - 
  From: joseph hudson
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com
  Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 1:56 PM
  Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?


  Oh wow. OK, cool. I will tell you, if there is a issue with cost, I 
recommend expressing this to Ilkka.

  Joseph Hudson


  EmailFaceTime/iMessage
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  Connect with me on zoom


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On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Richard Turner  
wrote:


Joe said:
I’m working with blind students who would ideally get the right 
navigation app at little or no cost.

So, I concluded they had not purchased anything like BlindSquare yet and 
its $40 price tag is a lot for many students.

But, good point, once you have purchased an app, whether you delete it 
or not, if you redownload it, there is no charge.

HTH,
Richard, USA
"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
-- Wolfgang Von Goethe

My web site: https://www.turner42.com/

Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155)
JAWS version 2024.2403.3


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
joseph hudson
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 12:05 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

It's worth noting, that if you've already bought it, and it's just not 
on your phone. You won't need to pay for it again.


  On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner 
 wrote:

  However, BlindSquare is $40.
  Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free.


  Richard, USA
  "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
  -- Wolfgang Von Goethe

  My web site: https://www.turner42.com/

  Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version
  2024.2403.3


  -Original Message-
  From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of
  Feliciano Godoy
  Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AM
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com
  Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

  BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
  Feliciano
  For tech tips and updates:
  LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v
  Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v
  Follow www.instagram/TheBlindMan12v
  those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the
  ones who do. -Steve Jobs


On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco  wrote:

Hello,

What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?

I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when
it first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions
and general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me 
thing.

I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d
remembered SoundScape.

I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s
just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not
necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to
familiarize myself with the interface.

I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more
for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or
right, but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third
party app to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing
compares to Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who
would ideally get the right navigation app at little or no cost.

Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation
for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.

Thanks,

Joe


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Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[joseph hudson]

Oh wow. OK, cool. I will tell you, if there is a issue with cost, I recommend 
expressing this to Ilkka.
Joseph Hudson

EmailFaceTime/iMessage
jhud7...@twc.com

Connect with me on zoom

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> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> Joe said:
> I’m working with blind students who would ideally get the right navigation 
> app at little or no cost.
> 
> So, I concluded they had not purchased anything like BlindSquare yet and its 
> $40 price tag is a lot for many students.
> 
> But, good point, once you have purchased an app, whether you delete it or 
> not, if you redownload it, there is no charge.
> 
> HTH,
> Richard, USA
> "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
> -- Wolfgang Von Goethe 
> 
> My web site: https://www.turner42.com/
> 
> Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) 
> JAWS version 2024.2403.3
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of joseph 
> hudson
> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 12:05 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?
> 
> It's worth noting, that if you've already bought it, and it's just not on 
> your phone. You won't need to pay for it again.
> 
>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> However, BlindSquare is $40.
>> Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free.
>> 
>> 
>> Richard, USA
>> "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
>> -- Wolfgang Von Goethe
>> 
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>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
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>> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?
>> 
>> BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
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>>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?
>>> 
>>> I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when 
>>> it first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions 
>>> and general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.
>>> 
>>> I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d 
>>> remembered SoundScape.
>>> 
>>> I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s 
>>> just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not 
>>> necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to 
>>> familiarize myself with the interface.
>>> 
>>> I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more 
>>> for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or 
>>> right, but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third 
>>> party app to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing 
>>> compares to Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who 
>>> would ideally get the right navigation app at little or no cost.
>>> 
>>> Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation 
>>> for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Joe
>>> 
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RE: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Richard Turner]

Joe said:
I’m working with blind students who would ideally get the right navigation app 
at little or no cost.

So, I concluded they had not purchased anything like BlindSquare yet and its 
$40 price tag is a lot for many students.

But, good point, once you have purchased an app, whether you delete it or not, 
if you redownload it, there is no charge.

HTH,
Richard, USA
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of joseph 
hudson
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 12:05 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

It's worth noting, that if you've already bought it, and it's just not on your 
phone. You won't need to pay for it again.

> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> However, BlindSquare is $40.
> Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free.
> 
> 
> Richard, USA
> "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
> -- Wolfgang Von Goethe
> 
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> 
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> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
> Feliciano Godoy
> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?
> 
> BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
> Feliciano
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> ones who do. -Steve Jobs
> 
>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?
>> 
>> I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when 
>> it first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions 
>> and general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.
>> 
>> I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d 
>> remembered SoundScape.
>> 
>> I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s 
>> just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not 
>> necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to 
>> familiarize myself with the interface.
>> 
>> I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more 
>> for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or 
>> right, but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third 
>> party app to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing 
>> compares to Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who 
>> would ideally get the right navigation app at little or no cost.
>> 
>> Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation 
>> for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Joe
>> 
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Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[joseph hudson]

It's worth noting, that if you've already bought it, and it's just not on your 
phone. You won't need to pay for it again.

> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> However, BlindSquare is $40.
> Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free.
> 
> 
> Richard, USA
> "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you."
> -- Wolfgang Von Goethe 
> 
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> 
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> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
> Feliciano Godoy
> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?
> 
> BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
> Feliciano
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> 
>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?
>> 
>> I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when it 
>> first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions and 
>> general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.
>> 
>> I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d remembered 
>> SoundScape.
>> 
>> I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s 
>> just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not 
>> necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to 
>> familiarize myself with the interface.
>> 
>> I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more 
>> for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or right, 
>> but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third party app 
>> to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing compares to 
>> Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who would ideally 
>> get the right navigation app at little or no cost.
>> 
>> Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation 
>> for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Joe
>> 
>> 
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RE: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Richard Turner]

However, BlindSquare is $40.
Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free.


Richard, USA
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
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Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 11:42 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
Feliciano
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> On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco  wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?
> 
> I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when it 
> first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions and 
> general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.
> 
> I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d remembered 
> SoundScape.
> 
> I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s 
> just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not 
> necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to 
> familiarize myself with the interface.
> 
> I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more 
> for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or right, 
> but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third party app 
> to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing compares to 
> Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who would ideally 
> get the right navigation app at little or no cost.
> 
> Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation 
> for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Joe
> 
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Re: Voice Over bug with Rotor Languages and the Status Bar on iOS 17.4

[Chela Robles]

Well, I figured out what the bullet sign meant. In this case when using the characters in the rotor, using voiceover, it refers to when it comes to the clock or displaying time in the lock screen, that symbol is a narrow no break  space.Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 8, 2024, at 6:39 AM, David Grossoehme  wrote:

  

  
  
Did you report this problem to Apple?
Dave


On 3/6/2024 4:31 AM, Debbie April
  Yuille wrote:


  
  
  
  
Hi
All
I've
just installed iOS and iPad OS 17.4 and I've noticed a
really strange bug with rotor languages and the status bar.
When you are using another rotor language, other than the
default, every time you move to the status bar, by either
placing your finger on it, or using the shortcut. VO will
switch to the default language when reading. Then when I
move away from the status bar, it reverts to whatever
language I'm currently using. I've tried uninstalling then
re installing the rotor languages and still the problem
persists. This occurs on both my iPad mini 6 and my iPhone
14 pro.
It's
not a total disaster, but I'm hoping that Apple will release
another update soon, and hopefully the bug will go away.
 
Cheers
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Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Feliciano Godoy]

BlindSquare simultaneously with Google maps. Best combo ever.
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> On Mar 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Joe Orozco  wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?
> 
> I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when it
> first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions and
> general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.
> 
> I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d remembered
> SoundScape.
> 
> I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s
> just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not
> necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to
> familiarize myself with the interface.
> 
> I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more
> for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or right,
> but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third party app
> to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing compares to
> Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who would ideally
> get the right navigation app at little or no cost.
> 
> Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation
> for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Joe
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What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

[Joe Orozco]

Hello,

What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days?

I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when it
first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions and
general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing.

I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d remembered
SoundScape.

I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s
just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not
necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to
familiarize myself with the interface.

I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more
for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or right,
but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third party app
to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing compares to
Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who would ideally
get the right navigation app at little or no cost.

Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation
for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion.

Thanks,

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Re: Voice Over bug with Rotor Languages and the Status Bar on iOS 17.4

[Chela Robles]

I have also noticed a minor bug with voiceover and braille display more specifically when it comes to displaying time in general and not sure if this is a new standard but when I see the time in the clock like the current time, and also on the locked screen, I see for example, 12:34•PM displayed on the braille display. I have the e-reader from Humanware and NLS, and the Humanware Brailliant BI-X-40. Anyone notice this? Usually there is supposed to be a space between the time and whether it's AM or PM. Is this a new braille UEB rule I should take into consideration  or am I crazy? I've never seen time written like that. Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 8, 2024, at 6:39 AM, David Grossoehme  wrote:

  

  
  
Did you report this problem to Apple?
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On 3/6/2024 4:31 AM, Debbie April
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Hi
All
I've
just installed iOS and iPad OS 17.4 and I've noticed a
really strange bug with rotor languages and the status bar.
When you are using another rotor language, other than the
default, every time you move to the status bar, by either
placing your finger on it, or using the shortcut. VO will
switch to the default language when reading. Then when I
move away from the status bar, it reverts to whatever
language I'm currently using. I've tried uninstalling then
re installing the rotor languages and still the problem
persists. This occurs on both my iPad mini 6 and my iPhone
14 pro.
It's
not a total disaster, but I'm hoping that Apple will release
another update soon, and hopefully the bug will go away.
 
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RE: Audio Issue With iPhone SE 2020

[Richard Turner]

I wouldn't do more than use a lint free cloth, like a microfiber cloth and wipe 
the area of the speaker.
I know some folks have mini vacuum cleaners they use on their braille displays 
to keep dust out of the braille cells, perhaps something like that...

Otherwise, if there is an Apple store anywhere near you, having it check out by 
a technician.

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Hi Group,

I believe this may have started with the upgrade to IOS 17.3, but I am not 
sure. For the past month or so, the audio on my SE 2020 iPhone seems somewhat 
muted. This is despite the fact that I have the audio under settings set at 100 
percent.

Is there any generic adjustments I could make to get the audio to match my SE 
2022 iPhone?  Could there be a mechanical reason such as a speaker issue? If so 
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Audio Issue With iPhone SE 2020

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Hi Group,

I believe this may have started with the upgrade to IOS 17.3, but I am not 
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muted. This is despite the fact that I have the audio under settings set at 100 
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Re: the books app that comes on an iphone

[Richard Turner]

Malcolm, you are a scholar and a gentleman. That is a great bit of radio history, thank you. I don't think it aired here in the states on my local NPR station until somewhere between 1980 and 1983. I do not remember the date, but I was listening to the radio while cleaning my kitchen in a small apartment I was renting at the time that was over a garage. I had to stop what I was doing and sit down and listen when it started, and have been hooked ever since. Gratefully, Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ On Mar 8, 2024, at 7:20 AM, Malcolm Parfitt  wrote:Richard, you may be interested to know that today  in 1978 The first radio episode of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams, was transmitted on BBC Radio 4.Malcolm ParfittOn 8 Mar 2024, at 3:09 PM, Richard Turner  wrote:I just updated the User guide in the Books app to the current one and it reads fine.Two thoughts.I always check to make sure that screen recognition is not on.Then, try rebooting the phone after closing all apps out of the app switcher. HTH, Richard, USA"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe  My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version 2024.2403.3  From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of DanSent: Friday, March 8, 2024 6:44 AMTo: 'cwc' via VIPhone Subject: the books app that comes on an iphone I have normally removed the books app from my phones because I have so many other sources for books.  I decided to look something up about IOS 17.4 and thought I could do it in  this app in the IOS 17.4 user guide.  I reinstalled the app and discovered that when I open the  user guide all that VO can see is the back button.  The rest of the screen appears blank. Has anyone else noticed this?  Am I doing something wrong or not doing something I should to use this app? Thanks.  -- Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) USA-- 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. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at:http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/--- 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 viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/f7d3f316-b8cf-4b93-bac1-7c7474ad0f64%40gmail.com.



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RE: Apps and Widgets

[Carolyn Arnold]

I tried to get a widget for Weather and ended up only  moving Weather to 
another place on my Home Page, which is an OK location. 

One thing I'd like off my Home Page is Journal, and I would be OK with it 
totally out of my phone, and I'd like to move Find My to my Home Page. I find, 
if I'm not careful, when trying to edit apps, more than one will move, if I'm 
not really careful. 

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Subject: RE: Apps and Widgets

Thanks Chris,

I had figured out some of that, but the stack information is very helpful.

A tip: it is quicker to get to the various choices of widget sizes and so on by 
doing a three finger swipe from right to left.  As if you were flicking a page 
in a physical book.  And of course, to go back, three finger swipe left to 
right.

 

I may experiment with stacks once I decide what I want quick access to.

 

Thanks again,

 

 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Chris 
Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets

 

 

You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget 
stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the 
second screen.

 

 

First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how 
much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the 
widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are:

 

1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.

2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.

3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen.

 

Now, how to add a widget.

 

1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.

2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.

3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget 
from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would 
swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.

4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where 
you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.

5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four 
finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.

6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left 
until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose 
from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a 
description of the first widget and its size.

6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, 
then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number. 
 Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.  
Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.

7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe down and choose the add widget 
button near the bottom of the screen.

8, This should add your widget to the home screen, just hit the done button at 
the top to get out of edit mode.

 

A stack of widgets.

 

If you want more than one widget, the best thing to do is create a widget 
stack.  This will conserve realistate on your home screen.  Here is how I 
create or add widgets as a stack.

 

After placing your first widget where you want it.  Now it is time to add one 
to it to create a stack.

 

1, To make things easier and to keep things from getting confusing, go to your 
last home screen.

2, Start edit mode, go pick out your next widget, and add it to your last home 
screen.

3, After it has been added, it is just like moving an app.  flick up on the 
widget and choose drag.

3, Go to your first widget, flick up and choose add to stack.  This will place 
that widget on top of the first widget and create a widget stack.

4, To add more widgets, just repeat the process.

 

IN a widget stack, how to switch from one to another?

 

With the widget stack in focus:

Do a 3 finger swipe up to go to the next widget, and a 3 finger down to go to 
the previous widget.

 

I try to add widgets to a stack in the orer I want them, to make it quicker to 
find the one I want.

 

I use widgets on a daily basis, and it can make finding out information a lot 
quicker and without having to open the app.

 

Chris

 





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I wanted to add a Widget to my last page, but nothing worked.

Do they have to be on 

Re: the books app that comes on an iphone

[Malcolm Parfitt]

Richard, you may be interested to know that today  in 1978 The first radio episode of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams, was transmitted on BBC Radio 4.Malcolm ParfittOn 8 Mar 2024, at 3:09 PM, Richard Turner  wrote:I just updated the User guide in the Books app to the current one and it reads fine.Two thoughts.I always check to make sure that screen recognition is not on.Then, try rebooting the phone after closing all apps out of the app switcher. HTH, Richard, USA"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe  My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version 2024.2403.3  From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of DanSent: Friday, March 8, 2024 6:44 AMTo: 'cwc' via VIPhone Subject: the books app that comes on an iphone I have normally removed the books app from my phones because I have so many other sources for books.  I decided to look something up about IOS 17.4 and thought I could do it in  this app in the IOS 17.4 user guide.  I reinstalled the app and discovered that when I open the  user guide all that VO can see is the back button.  The rest of the screen appears blank. Has anyone else noticed this?  Am I doing something wrong or not doing something I should to use this app? Thanks.  -- Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) USA-- 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. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at:http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/--- 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 viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/f7d3f316-b8cf-4b93-bac1-7c7474ad0f64%40gmail.com.



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RE: the books app that comes on an iphone

[Richard Turner]

I just updated the User guide in the Books app to the current one and it reads 
fine.

Two thoughts.

I always check to make sure that screen recognition is not on.

Then, try rebooting the phone after closing all apps out of the app switcher.

 

HTH,

 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Dan
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 6:44 AM
To: 'cwc' via VIPhone 
Subject: the books app that comes on an iphone

 

I have normally removed the books app from my phones because I have so many 
other sources for books.  I decided to look something up about IOS 17.4 and 
thought I could do it in  this app in the IOS 17.4 user guide.  I reinstalled 
the app and discovered that when I open the  user guide all that VO can see is 
the back button.  The rest of the screen appears blank.

 

Has anyone else noticed this?  Am I doing something wrong or not doing 
something I should to use this app?

 

Thanks.

 

 

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Re: Apps and Widgets

[Chris Chaffin]

Personally I have 4 widgets on my main home screen.First, is Fantastical with my calendar and reminders for the day.  My problem with reminders is that I would missthe notification or forget to check the app.  It works best for me if they are in front of me each time I unlock my phone.Next is the Drafts app, but any notes app will work for me.next, the batteries widget.And last is the weather app.Also know that double tapping on a widget opens the app, so that is one icon you no longer have to have on your home screen.I am an extensive user of Dropbox, and there are important files that I might need to access.  The large Dropbox widget puts the top 4 files or folders on the widget for quick access.  I mainly use folders so that way I just put my important files in the folders, star them, and they show up on the widget.  So when I need to quickly access the information, I just double tap on the folder on the widget, and the files immediately pop up in front of me, then I access the one I need.  Keeps me from opening the app and having to swipe and navigate to the folder then file.At first I did not think I would use widgets because I was not sure how to implement them to help me find out information more quickly.  But after I started using them, I learned how they can be of help, so I kept adding more.Everybody is different, but I do think widgets can help everybody if they just give them a try.ChrisOn Mar 8, 2024, at 9:06 AM, Richard Turner  wrote:Thanks Chris,I had figured out some of that, but the stack information is very helpful.A tip: it is quicker to get to the various choices of widget sizes and so on by doing a three finger swipe from right to left.  As if you were flicking a page in a physical book.  And of course, to go back, three finger swipe left to right. I may experiment with stacks once I decide what I want quick access to. Thanks again,  Richard, USA"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe  My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version 2024.2403.3  From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Chris ChaffinSent: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:59 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Apps and Widgets  You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the second screen.  First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are: 1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen. Now, how to add a widget. 1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a description of the first widget and its size.6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number.  Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.  Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe down and choose the add widget button near the bottom of the screen.8, This should add your widget to the home screen, just hit the done button at the top to get out of edit mode. A stack of widgets. If you want more than one widget, the best thing to do is create a widget stack.  This will conserve realistate on your home screen.  Here is how I create or add widgets as a stack. After placing your first widget where you want it.  Now it is time to add one to it to create a stack. 1, To make things easier and to keep things from getting confusing, go to your last home screen.2, Start edit mode, go pick out your next widget, and add it to your last home screen.3, After it has been added, it is just like moving an app.  flick up on the widget and choose drag.3, Go to your first widget, flick up and choose add to stack.  This will place that widget on top of the first widget and create a widget stack.4, 

the books app that comes on an iphone

[Dan]

  
  
I have normally removed the books app from
my phones because I have so many other sources for books.  I
decided to look something up about IOS 17.4 and thought I could
do it in  this app in the IOS 17.4 user guide.  I reinstalled
the app and discovered that when I open the  user guide all that
VO can see is the back button.  The rest of the screen appears
blank.

  
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something wrong or not doing something I should to use this app?

  
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Re: Voice Over bug with Rotor Languages and the Status Bar on iOS 17.4

[David Grossoehme]

Did you report this problem to Apple?

Dave


On 3/6/2024 4:31 AM, Debbie April Yuille wrote:


Hi All

I've just installed iOS and iPad OS 17.4 and I've noticed a really 
strange bug with rotor languages and the status bar. When you are 
using another rotor language, other than the default, every time you 
move to the status bar, by either placing your finger on it, or using 
the shortcut. VO will switch to the default language when reading. 
Then when I move away from the status bar, it reverts to whatever 
language I'm currently using. I've tried uninstalling then re 
installing the rotor languages and still the problem persists. This 
occurs on both my iPad mini 6 and my iPhone 14 pro.


It's not a total disaster, but I'm hoping that Apple will release 
another update soon, and hopefully the bug will go away.


Cheers

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Re: accessible coding apps

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Sent from my iPhone

> On 8 Mar 2024, at 17:07, Ryan Mann  wrote:
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> On iPads and Mac, there is Swift Playgrounds.  on iPhone and iPads, there 
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> is Pyto and the other is Pythonista.
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>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 7:11 AM, Mihir Shah  wrote:
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>> Hi.
>> are there any accessible coding apps to learn coding with voiceover.
>> thank you
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would appreciate if you can list apps that has a wide range of programing 
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Re: accessible coding apps

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On iPads and Mac, there is Swift Playgrounds.  on iPhone and iPads, there are a 
couple apps for practicing with the Python programming language.  One is Pyto 
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RE: Apps and Widgets

[Richard Turner]

Thanks Chris,

I had figured out some of that, but the stack information is very helpful.

A tip: it is quicker to get to the various choices of widget sizes and so on by 
doing a three finger swipe from right to left.  As if you were flicking a page 
in a physical book.  And of course, to go back, three finger swipe left to 
right.

 

I may experiment with stacks once I decide what I want quick access to.

 

Thanks again,

 

 

Richard, USA

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JAWS version 2024.2403.3

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Chris 
Chaffin
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets

 

 

You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget 
stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the 
second screen.

 

 

First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how 
much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the 
widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are:

 

1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.

2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.

3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen.

 

Now, how to add a widget.

 

1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.

2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.

3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget 
from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would 
swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.

4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where 
you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.

5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four 
finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.

6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left 
until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose 
from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a 
description of the first widget and its size.

6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, 
then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number. 
 Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.  
Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.

7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe down and choose the add widget 
button near the bottom of the screen.

8, This should add your widget to the home screen, just hit the done button at 
the top to get out of edit mode.

 

A stack of widgets.

 

If you want more than one widget, the best thing to do is create a widget 
stack.  This will conserve realistate on your home screen.  Here is how I 
create or add widgets as a stack.

 

After placing your first widget where you want it.  Now it is time to add one 
to it to create a stack.

 

1, To make things easier and to keep things from getting confusing, go to your 
last home screen.

2, Start edit mode, go pick out your next widget, and add it to your last home 
screen.

3, After it has been added, it is just like moving an app.  flick up on the 
widget and choose drag.

3, Go to your first widget, flick up and choose add to stack.  This will place 
that widget on top of the first widget and create a widget stack.

4, To add more widgets, just repeat the process.

 

IN a widget stack, how to switch from one to another?

 

With the widget stack in focus:

Do a 3 finger swipe up to go to the next widget, and a 3 finger down to go to 
the previous widget.

 

I try to add widgets to a stack in the orer I want them, to make it quicker to 
find the one I want.

 

I use widgets on a daily basis, and it can make finding out information a lot 
quicker and without having to open the app.

 

Chris

 





On Mar 7, 2024, at 11:18 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:



I wanted to add a Widget to my last page, but nothing worked.

Do they have to be on the home page?

I got the Weather Widget info which had 6 pages.

Double tapping on any of those did nothing.

There was a done button, but no widget showed up.

iPhone 13 Pro.

 

 

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mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of 
Mario Eiland
Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 4:52 PM
To: 

Re: Apps and Widgets

[Chris Chaffin]

You can have a widget on any of your home screens.  I personally have a widget stack on the first screen of my home pages, and I have a second stack on the second screen.First, before adding a widget, you need to know the different sizes and how much of the home screen each one will take up.  Keep in mind, the smaller the widget, the less information it can display.  there are 3 sizes, they are:1, small, covers a two by two grid on the home screen.2, Medium, covers a four by two grid on home screen.3, Large, covers a four by four grid on home screen.Now, how to add a widget.1, On the screen you want to add a widget, flick up on any app and choose edit.2, In the top left of the screen double tap the add button.3, Swipe down the list of widgets and choose the app you want to add a widget from.  Please note:  The first in the list are just recommendations, I would swipe on down until you get to where the alphabetical order list starts.4, After double tapping on the app you want, you are put on the screen where you can find all of the widgets offered by that app.5, Its best if you start at the bottom of the widget screen, so do a four finger single tap near the bottom to jump there.6, The last thing on the screen is the close button.  Now swipe up to the left until you get to the pages.  This is how many different widgets you can choose from.  Now if you swipe one more time up to the left, you will get a description of the first widget and its size.6, If you want to see what else is available, or do not want the first choice, then flick down to the pages, and flick up until it changes to the next number.  Then swipe back up to the description and check it out along with the size.  Keep repeating this until you find the type of widget you want.7, Once you find the widget you want, just swipe down and choose the add widget button near the bottom of the screen.8, This should add your widget to the home screen, just hit the done button at the top to get out of edit mode.A stack of widgets.If you want more than one widget, the best thing to do is create a widget stack.  This will conserve realistate on your home screen.  Here is how I create or add widgets as a stack.After placing your first widget where you want it.  Now it is time to add one to it to create a stack.1, To make things easier and to keep things from getting confusing, go to your last home screen.2, Start edit mode, go pick out your next widget, and add it to your last home screen.3, After it has been added, it is just like moving an app.  flick up on the widget and choose drag.3, Go to your first widget, flick up and choose add to stack.  This will place that widget on top of the first widget and create a widget stack.4, To add more widgets, just repeat the process.IN a widget stack, how to switch from one to another?With the widget stack in focus:Do a 3 finger swipe up to go to the next widget, and a 3 finger down to go to the previous widget.I try to add widgets to a stack in the orer I want them, to make it quicker to find the one I want.I use widgets on a daily basis, and it can make finding out information a lot quicker and without having to open the app.ChrisOn Mar 7, 2024, at 11:18 PM, Richard Turner  wrote:I wanted to add a Widget to my last page, but nothing worked.Do they have to be on the home page?I got the Weather Widget info which had 6 pages.Double tapping on any of those did nothing.There was a done button, but no widget showed up.iPhone 13 Pro.  Richard, USA"At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe  My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version 2024.2403.3  From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Mario EilandSent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 4:52 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: Apps and Widgets You get announcements such as it will start raining in 15 minutes at your location.  From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Christopher ChaltainSent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 4:30 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: Apps and Widgets You can also get into edit mode by just flicking down once and double tapping. I have the weather widget in a stacked widget, and I hear “74 degrees, cloudy, high of 74 degrees, low of 64 degrees” when I touch the app, so I think Mario is right, and that’s what you need. I’m also wondering what you get when you turn on badges in the notifications for the weather app. --Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷Chaltain at Outlook, USA From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Mario EilandSent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:40 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: Apps and Widgets HI Jim,If I remember correctly widgets were an option we could have on or turned off when we first set up our iPhones. If that’s something you want back such as the weather widget, then try the following.Double tap twice and hold on the second tap and you will hear 

accessible coding apps

[Mihir Shah]

Sent from my iPhone


Hi.
are there any accessible coding apps to learn coding with voiceover.
thank you

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RE: Apps and Widgets

[chrisjudge1967]

The only widget I use is the battery one. It gives me the current battery level 
of my watch, phone and whatever head set I’m using.

 

Chris Judge

 



 

 



 

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Outman
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 6:35 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apps and Widgets

 

To each his own, I suppose. As a total I prefer not to mess with widgets, 
because they can become confusing for me. I had been having trouble discerning 
whether I was in the widget or the actual app, both on the 8 Pluse I used to 
have and the 15 Pro I have now. 

The Weather app was a particularly bad situation, because I could not tell that 
what I thought was a set of focus issues was actually being in the widget. 
Apple Accessibility could not tell me that was the problem; I had to discover 
it accidentally. So I deleted the widgets I unknowingly had, and things got 
considerably better. 

Bill Outman 

 

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On Mar 7, 2024, at 7:23 PM, John Panarese mailto:jpanar...@gmail.com> > wrote:

As a side note, apparently, you can also have widgets added to your Mac 
desktop from you iPhone. I have not experimented with this, but I read an 
article talking about it.

 


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On Mar 7, 2024, at 6:39 PM, Mario Eiland mailto:eila...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

HI Jim,

If I remember correctly widgets were an option we could have on or turned off 
when we first set up our iPhones. If that’s something you want back such as the 
weather widget, then try the following.

Double tap twice and hold on the second tap and you will hear couple of tones 
and VoiceOver will announce “start Editing.” Scroll to the top and you will 
find an option to add a widget. Double tap on that and you will see a list of 
widgets you can add and one of those is the weather widget. That should give 
you a good start.

 

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Good afternoon,

I have an inquiry, so please bear with me, because I’m uncertain about some 
things.

When I received a new work iPhone, one thing I noticed was that when I’d put my 
finger on the Weather app, it would not just say “Weather”, but it would also 
give me the location and other information, such as temperatures and whether or 
not rain was expected. My own personal phone doesn’t do that when I touch the 
weather app. I have to go into it and then read about my location and 
temperature and such. Much more swiping.

I’d love to be able to have my weather app speak those things on my personal 
iPhone as well.

It’s the same with the calendar app on my work iPhone. I’ll touch it, and it 
will give me the date, and then I swipe to the right, and it lets me know if I 
have any appointments or events. 

I’ve looked at things like settings in both apps, which really didn’t do me 
much good. Then, someone asked if I had widgets on my screen for these apps, 
and I had no idea what that meant. So, I thought I’d ask.

1.  What’s a widget?
2.  How can I make the weather app or widget speak my location’s 
temperature and relevant information by just simply touching it without 
actually getting into it?
3.  How can I get my calendar to automatically let me know if I have any 
appointments or events without always getting into it? 

If these things are being done on my Work iPhone, which is a 12, I would 
imagine they can be done on a 15 Pro.

Thanks for any information.

I’m also going to see if there are any AppleVis tutorials on whatever widgets 
are. 

Jim

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Re: Apps and Widgets

[William Outman]

To each his own, I suppose. As a total I prefer not to mess with widgets, because they can become confusing for me. I had been having trouble discerning whether I was in the widget or the actual app, both on the 8 Pluse I used to have and the 15 Pro I have now. The Weather app was a particularly bad situation, because I could not tell that what I thought was a set of focus issues was actually being in the widget. Apple Accessibility could not tell me that was the problem; I had to discover it accidentally. So I deleted the widgets I unknowingly had, and things got considerably better. Bill Outman Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 7, 2024, at 7:23 PM, John Panarese  wrote:    As a side note, apparently, you can also have widgets added to your Mac desktop from you iPhone. I have not experimented with this, but I read an article talking about it.
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On Mar 7, 2024, at 6:39 PM, Mario Eiland  wrote:HI Jim,If I remember correctly widgets were an option we could have on or turned off when we first set up our iPhones. If that’s something you want back such as the weather widget, then try the following.Double tap twice and hold on the second tap and you will hear couple of tones and VoiceOver will announce “start Editing.” Scroll to the top and you will find an option to add a widget. Double tap on that and you will see a list of widgets you can add and one of those is the weather widget. That should give you a good start. From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of portillo@gmail.comSent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 2:31 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Apps and Widgets Good afternoon,I have an inquiry, so please bear with me, because I’m uncertain about some things.When I received a new work iPhone, one thing I noticed was that when I’d put my finger on the Weather app, it would not just say “Weather”, but it would also give me the location and other information, such as temperatures and whether or not rain was expected. My own personal phone doesn’t do that when I touch the weather app. I have to go into it and then read about my location and temperature and such. Much more swiping.I’d love to be able to have my weather app speak those things on my personal iPhone as well.It’s the same with the calendar app on my work iPhone. I’ll touch it, and it will give me the date, and then I swipe to the right, and it lets me know if I have any appointments or events. I’ve looked at things like settings in both apps, which really didn’t do me much good. Then, someone asked if I had widgets on my screen for these apps, and I had no idea what that meant. So, I thought I’d ask.What’s a widget?How can I make the weather app or widget speak my location’s temperature and relevant information by just simply touching it without actually getting into it?How can I get my calendar to automatically let me know if I have any appointments or events without always getting into it? If these things are being done on my Work iPhone, which is a 12, I would imagine they can be done on a 15 Pro.Thanks for any information.I’m also going to see if there are any AppleVis tutorials on whatever widgets are. Jim-- 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. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at:http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/--- 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 viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/00ca01da70df%2424480ad0%246cd82070%24%40gmail.com.-- 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. Mark can be reached at:  mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at:http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/--- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group.To unsubscribe from this