Re: creating ringtones

[Todd Bernhard]

I wrote an app, called Auto Ringtone, that lets you create talking 
ringtones using assorted voices (and sound effects) for custom talking 
caller ID. Several folks here use it and there are free versions. Hope it 
helps!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auto-ringtone-uk-create-free-talking-caller-id-ringtones/id335913545?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

---todd


On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 8:14:16 AM UTC-4, David Whitehead wrote:
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> Good morning all;
>
>  
>
> Can anyone give me some steps to create a ringtone in iTunes?
>
> Or, can someone suggest an alternative program/app to accomplish this task.
>
>  
>
> In advance thanks.
>
>  
>

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Re: Iphone SE Question

[Todd Bernhard]

No, they added a RED version of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

The SE now has 32 GB of RAM or 128 GB instead of 16 or 64. That's the only 
change.


On Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 7:15:03 PM UTC-4, Richard Turner wrote:
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> The only thing that changed is the color.
>
> Apple donates money to the Global AIDS project for each Red device sold, 
> including cases, etc.
>
> The hardware and form factor are identical to the previous SE model.
>
>  
>
> Richard
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>  
>
>  
>
> *From:* vip...@googlegroups.com  [mailto:
> vip...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *denise avant
> *Sent:* Saturday, March 25, 2017 4:10 PM
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> *Subject:* RE: Iphone SE Question
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>  
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> The one that was just released this week.
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>
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>
> *From:* vip...@googlegroups.com  [mailto:
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> *Sent:* Saturday, March 25, 2017 6:02 PM
> *To:* vip...@googlegroups.com 
> *Subject:* RE: Iphone SE Question
>
>  
>
> I think only the iPhone 7’s are missing the jack.
>
> What new iPhone SE?  
>
> Richard
>
>  
>
> *From:* vip...@googlegroups.com  [mailto:...@googlegroups.com 
> ] *On Behalf Of *denise avant
> *Sent:* Saturday, March 25, 2017 3:59 PM
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> *Subject:* Iphone SE Question
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>  
>
> Hello all,
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> I am wondering if the new Iphone Se comes without the headphone jack?
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> Thanks.
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Re: Accessible ringtone app

[Todd Bernhard]

May I humbly suggest my AutoRingtone apps. Some are free. They let you 
create talking Caller ID ringtones (with optional sound effects) that say 
whatever you type, such as "Jeremy, your phone is ringing. The President is 
calling." in a variety of text-to-speech voices.

Here's a link to one of the free ones:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auto-ringtone-uk-create-free/id335913545?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

---todd
http://NoTie.NET

On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 3:45:08 AM UTC-4, jeremy jeffers wrote:
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> I'm looking for an app that will allow me to Brose different ringtones in 
> different categories like zedge or 
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> Sent from my iPhone

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All access us

[Todd Bernhard]

David

As the developer of all access I can tell you we respond quickly to change 
notifications.  There's a button in the app to make edits. We use a combination 
of sources including Foursquare 

Todd

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Re: Restaurant menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks, everyone, for the the appreciation of our AllAccess app.

It is for the world. We just couldn't get all access dot com!  So it's at 
http://AllAccess.US ... just think of it as "Access Us" instead of Follow 
Us or Like Us.

And we would love a review on iTunes. That really helps us, since it's a 
free app.

---todd

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> Hi all,
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> I love the all access app. I have used it to look up restaurants and their 
> menus. It's very accessible  and it works great. Take care.
>  
> Lori and the Gipper
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Restaurant menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Please conider our free app All Access ... http://AllAccess.US

---todd

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Re: Talking Caller ID w/o VoiceOver?

[Todd Bernhard]

Apple doesn't allow such a thing, so I created the next best thing, 
AutoRingtone. There are free versions. You create a talking announcement 
ringtone in dozens of voices and assign the ringtone to specific callers.

http://RingtoneDirector.com

On Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 4:03:49 PM UTC-4, lpn...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Anyone know of such a thing?  Android and Blackberry used to have some. 
>  I’m looking for reliable ones that can turn itself off if VoiceOver is 
> activated.  Free would be cool too, as I can’t get my debit card to work at 
> the app store after being hacked.  The reason i’d find such a thing useful, 
> is that I tend to use Zoom more than VoiceOver.  Thanks in advance. 
>
> Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) 
> Louie P. "Pete" Nalda 
> http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda 
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> http://www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda 
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Re: website to find or create free ringtones for an Iphone 6?

[Todd Bernhard]

You can use one of the free versions of my AutoRingtone and Ringtone 
Director apps. They let you create Talking Caller ID ringtones that 
announce your name or greeting, and the caller's name, in dozens of voices. 
There's even a version with Obama or Bush.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ringtone-director/id434488239?mt=8

---todd
AllAccess.US

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> Hi, 
>
> I'm looking for a website where I can go to get free ringtones or 
> create my own for an Iphone 6.  I used to use www.myxer.com but I 
> guess it's not operational anymore. 
>
> Thanks for your suggestions. 
>
> Dacia 
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Re: A question about an app called my Q for A lift master garage door opener

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi Casey and everyone,

Todd Bernhard here, from AllAccess and AutoRingtone. I also have the 
Chamberlain MY Q system, and I am sighted. But I played with it in 
Voiceover and here is my recommendation.

First, get the Wink Hub from Quirky. It is $50 but I got mine at Home Depot 
for free during a promotion that required you buying two other Wink items. 
I bought a Wink Lightbulb and Wink gas tank monitor. But you may find it 
useful for automating more parts of your home. It also works with my front 
door lock and it works with various thermostats, etc. Wink is like a 
universal remote control system for a variety of smart home devices, not 
just those made by Wink and Quirky.

The Wink Appcan control the MyQ and is a bit more friendly for VoiceOver. 
You can use the Shortcuts button to create actions. I created one called 
open and one called close and those are voiceover enabled.   Then just run 
the Wink App, select Shortcuts, then select either open or close.

More info at http://www.WinkApp.com 

--- Todd Bernhard
AllAccess.US
AutoRingtone.com

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Re: Make sure you check contest rules, was: Win a new Apple Watch from iPhone Life - 10 seconds to enter

['Todd Bernhard' via VIPhone]

Thanks! 
AllAccess is free and is at 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/all-access-scan-logos-photos/id633106012?mt=8
AutoRingtone (free) is at 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auto-ringtone-uk-create-free/id335913545?mt=8
AutoRingtone Pro is at 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autoringtone-pro-talking-caller/id333264447?mt=8
---toddAllAccess.US
  From: Joe Quinn 
 To: "viphone@googlegroups.com"  
 Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 11:03 PM
 Subject: Re: Make sure you check contest rules, was: Win a new Apple Watch 
from iPhone Life - 10 seconds to enter
   
I can't find your apps. Do you have links? they sound cool.


  

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Re: Make sure you check contest rules, was: Win a new Apple Watch from iPhone Life - 10 seconds to enter

[Todd Bernhard]

Hey Sieghard and everyone,

Some of you may know me from my AllAccess.US talking menus app or from my 
AutoRingtone Talking Caller ID apps.

But you may not know that for the past seven years or so, I have been a 
Contributing Editor for iPhone Life Magazine.

I can assure you there's nothing fishy about the contest. They're a good 
bunch of folks, based in Iowa, and really committed to the iOS community. 
The disclaimer is pretty much boilerplate standard stuff. But certainly, 
read it and decide for yourself.

I got my Apple Watch on Friday and have submitted four apps so far. I hope 
to be able to make an app specifically for this community.

--- Todd Bernhard

http://AllAccess.US



On Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 1:54:23 PM UTC-4, Sieghard wrote:
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> Hi,
>
> At first this sounds like something one should just do, never know if you 
> get lucky. However, I had a look at the contest rules and this of course 
> saved me from putting my email address onto another mailing list where I 
> most likely end up receiving more junk mail. Since there are a lot of 
> people on the list from other countries, I thought I save all of you some 
> time by letting you know why you shouldn’t bother and also include a 
> passage which may give those of you who value your privacy a reason not to 
> enter:
>
>
>

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Re: Hi Todd, Hi Todd,Re: What Apple Watch apps would you like me to develop?

['Todd Bernhard' via VIPhone]

Thanks 

t...@toddbernhard.com
iPhone Life Magazine
http://NoTie.NET

Sent from my iPhone 6

> On Apr 12, 2015, at 3:56 PM, Alan J Paganelli  
> wrote:
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> I’m trying to learn about the apple watch to see if I even need one.  I get 
> it for sighted people, leave your iPhone in your pocket and check your watch. 
>  So, facebook?  I already spend more time on there then it’s worth.  
> Appointments?  Probablyuseful.  Still, can get that through my Voyager Legend 
> ear peace.  So, so far I’m not all that fussed over the iWatch.
>  
> 
> Regards,
> Alan
> Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your parents? Act now! Move out. Get
> a job. Pay your bills wile you still know everything.
> Please click on:
> http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/
> There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played on
> the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly!
> The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still
> available upon request. Thanks for listening!
>  
> From: Kim Samco
> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2015 7:36 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Hi Todd, Hi Todd,Re: What Apple Watch apps would you like me to 
> develop?
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 10, 2015, at 8:18 PM, Todd Bernhard  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi there. You may know me from my apps like All Access which offers talking 
>> menus and more, or my AutoRingtone app which offers Talking Caller ID in 
>> dozens of voices and languages. We even offer the voices of President Bush 
>> and Obama!
>>  
>> I ordered an Apple Watch and wanted to hear directly from you as to what 
>> kind of apps you would like to have to make an Apple Watch useful.
>>  
>> You can email me directly at t...@toddbernhard.com or to the group which I 
>> try to follow. But if you send it directly to me, that will make sure I get 
>> your feedback.
>>  
>> Thanks!
>>  
>> --- Todd Bernhard
>> http://AllAccess.US
>> http://AutoRingtone.com
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What Apple Watch apps would you like me to develop?

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi there. You may know me from my apps like All Access which offers talking 
menus and more, or my AutoRingtone app which offers Talking Caller ID in 
dozens of voices and languages. We even offer the voices of President Bush 
and Obama!

I ordered an Apple Watch and wanted to hear directly from you as to what 
kind of apps you would like to have to make an Apple Watch useful.

You can email me directly at t...@toddbernhard.com or to the group which I 
try to follow. But if you send it directly to me, that will make sure I get 
your feedback.

Thanks!

--- Todd Bernhard
http://AllAccess.US
http://AutoRingtone.com

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Re: how to Get Caller ID to Repeat Caller Name?

[Todd Bernhard]

Another option is my AutoRingtone app. You create Talking Caller ID 
ringtones that say whatever you want, in assorted voices. There are free 
versions.

http://AutoRingtone.com

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On Monday, April 6, 2015 at 12:03:07 AM UTC-4, Alan Lemly wrote:
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>  I'm writing on behalf of a friend running iOS 8.2 on an iPhone 6. 
> Sometimes she misses the caller's name on a phone call and was wondering 
> how to get VoiceOver to say the name again. Is there a particular place on 
> the screen to touch to do this or some other step to do it?
>
>  
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>  
>
> Alan Lemly
>  

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RING TONES WITH 4S

[Todd Bernhard]

make sure you have the complete area code stored for their phone number. If you 
are in the 79 area code and only have 555-1234 stored. then the phone doesn't 
always recognize that as being the same 789-555-1234 for example, at least for 
ringtone purposes.

Feel free to try one of my free AutoRingtone apps for Talking Caller ID in 
dozens of voices!

---todd
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Re: accessible free ringtones?

[Todd Bernhard]

Rob,

AllAccess is free, and it's been discussed here a lot so I didn't give much 
explanation. It helps you find local businesses and for many restaurants it 
offers talking menus. Get it at http://ALAX.US

There are lots of free versions of AutoRingtone and Ringtone Director. Try 
any one of the free versions to see if it meets your needs and you may not 
need to PRO version which adds more voices.

Here's a link to Ringtone Director:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ringtone-director/id434488239?mt=8

And to 
AutoRingtone UK voices:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auto-ringtone-uk-create-free/id335913545?mt=8



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> I'll take a look at that, but price, and a link to it on the appstore? 
>
> What is that other thing meant to do,  we never know if it's useful if we 
> never hear what it does, or is meant to do;  that will decide if it grabs 
> us 
> as of use or not. 
>
> Thanks, RobH. 
>
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Re: accessible free ringtones?

[Todd Bernhard]

Todd here, maker of the AllAccess.US app featuring talking menus.

Please consider my AutoRingtone Ringtone Director app. There are several 
different free versions, with a subset of the voices.  just search for 
ringtone director or autoringtone. It is voiceover friendly, and whatever 
you type is spoken in over fifty voices. I also have a version with 
President Bush or Obama's voices! Think of that tonight as you listen to 
the State of the Union speech. Wouldn't it be cool to put your words in the 
mouth of the President and have it turned into a talking ringtone?  You can 
also have the custom message preceded by 200 different sound effects to 
'get your attention'.

http://RingtoneDirector.com

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Re: All Menus or All Access?

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks Lori, and the Gipper!

We'd appreciate any reviews on the app store... it helps a lot. 
 http://ALAX.US

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>  
> Hi  Todd,
>  
> I just a few days ago downloaded All Access  and I have tried it out and I 
> love the app. It's very accessible  and I can do many things with this app. 
> Thank you for making this app accessible to us. Keep up the good work. Take 
> care.
>  
> Lori and the Gipper
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Re: All Menus or All Access?

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Thanks, Alan!  Please consider posting a review on the app store.  Here's a 
link:
http://ALAX.US
Happy Holidays and take care.
---todd
  From: Alan J Paganelli 
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 Subject: Re: All Menus or All Access?
   
Todd, All Access is just a mighty fine app.  Keep them coming and thank you for 
making your appes accessible.  You rock!  And Merry Christmas to you and yours! 
Regards,
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RE: found trick or work around for announcing caller id more then once in ios 8.1.2.

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi everyone.  Todd here, developer of All Access.  Some of you may also have my 
AutoRingtone apps.  Those apps let you create talking caller ID ringtones that 
announce the caller, and your name or title in dozens of text to speech voices. 
 It works with VoiceOver.  You still have to download and install the ringtones 
on iTunes but that is an apple requirement, my here are free and pro versions,

Details at http://AutoRingtone.com

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Re: All Menus or All Access?

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for answering on my behalf.  Our app is All Access, and Menus is 
just a part of what the app offers.  Our app is free, and will always be. 
 Apple just changed the phrase from Free to Get, but our app does not have 
In-App purchases.

I know about AllMenus.  They were bought by GrubHub, which merged with 
Seamless.  AllMenus has not been updated in over four years, since October 
2010.

---todd
Founder, AllAccess.US

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> While the name is All Access on the home screen, the full name of the app 
> in the app store is All Access Menus. The other app being referred to is 
> called Allmenus.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Ari
>
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Re: All access

[Todd Bernhard]

Yes, with All Access, you can search by name, or browse by category.

---todd
http://AllAccess.US

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>  
> May be useful if you can sort alphabetically also, or just search for the 
> place (or perhaps you can already do this)!
>  
> I think I might give this one a go.
>  
> I'm in the UK BTW.
>  
> Carol P
>  
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Re: All access

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks, everyone.

Yes, we get most of our info from FourSquare, so if that info is out of 
date, then we might be as well.  We do have a way to add or delete content 
independently of FourSquare, but it's not a bad idea for a business owner 
to make sure their content is up-to-date on FourSquare.  Also, individuals 
not associated with the business can make suggestions directly to 
FourSquare, such as businesses that have closed, etc.  I am a FourSquare 
"Superuser" which means I can usually get content updated that an end user 
might not.

If they have a menu but FourSquare doesn't list it, they can contact us, as 
well as FourSquare to make it happen.  There are several alternatives so we 
can discuss the options.  It's a good idea to remind restaurants of their 
obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  It's not always 
practical to have Braille menus or have a waiter read the menu, including 
pricing, so an electronic menu lets them cater to the entire community.  We 
also built the iOS version of All Access such that deaf users can build an 
order and touch a button to have it spoken out loud on their behalf.

---todd
http://AllAccess.US

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> Hey Todd,
>
> Thanks so much for chiming in as it is always great to hear from the 
> developers of the app. Question for you as the other night I went with a 
> friend to Applebee’s. I wanted to check out the menu before going and 
> pulled up All access and entered Applebee’s in to the search form had a 
> radius of I believe 6 miles as the restaurant was only 2 miles away and it 
> did not find anything. Is this because of the restaurant? I assume the app 
> pulls the info from Four Square or something. I was surprised it did not 
> find the restaurant.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>  

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Re: All access

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Right now, the iOS app has a History function that remembers all the recent 
places you've browsed.  I'm working on a way to have it sorted by frequency 
as well, so you won't have to explicitly manage favorites, but it would 
just know which ones you use most often.  Stay tuned.

---todd

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> I am currently using All access and I have found a restaurant I want to 
> save as a favorite. Is there anyway I can do  this? Thank you in advance 
>
> Katie Lady Sent from my iPhone

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Re: All access

[Todd Bernhard]

Eden,

Yes, All Access works worldwide.  I've traveled quite a bit and used it in 
other countries.  I just changed my location, manually, using the Settings 
button in the app, to Battle Ground, WA where you are, and found a bunch of 
restaurants (including Brush Prairie, WA)

---todd

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> do they have restaurants in all cities, I live in Battle Ground, WA, and 
> we have local restaurants too so wondering how this works or if only 
> most popular restaurants. 
>
> Eden 
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Re: All access

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi Everyone,

Todd here. I'm the developer of AllAccess.   I'm glad to hear people like 
it.

You can search for businesses by name, or browse by category.

You can download it for free for iPhone and iPad from this link: 
http://ALAX.US

Regarding favorites, that's a work in progress but it's designed to 
remember your recent visits automatically.

There's also an Android version.  Learn more at http://AllAccess.US

Thanks and take care.

---todd
Todd Bernhard
Founder, AllAccess.US

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> Hi 
> All access is an  app that  finds restaurants andothers points of 
> inerests.  i love it because it gives me access to all the menus  deals and 
> specials. I love this app! I can read all the menus and know what I want to 
> order, it also give you all the deals and specials and coupons. There's 
> even shopping in malls such as  clothing stores you name it it's there!I 
> just need to find out how to save  something to  favorites for quick 
> reference. Get this app you will love it! 
>
> Katie Lady Sent from my iPhone 
>
> > On Nov 18, 2014, at 8:11 PM, Eden Kizer  > wrote: 
> > 
> > what is all access, and how do I find it?  And for instance, do you know 
> of an app that can search restaurants to find out who makes certain things 
> like if I wanted shrimp pizza for instance which is unusual.  Siri just 
> gave me restaurants that had shrimp and pizza. 
> > 
> > Eden 
> >> On 11/18/2014 7:55 PM, Kathy Metters wrote: 
> >> I am currently using All access and I have found a restaurant I want to 
> save as a favorite. Is there anyway I can do  this? Thank you in advance 
> >> 
> >> Katie Lady Sent from my iPhone 
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Re: iOS 8 voiceover &. Caller id

[Todd Bernhard]

Sure.  You can search the app store for autoringtone and the PRO version is 
the best, but the others are free to try, with a few of the voices.

Here's a link to the pro version:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autoringtone-pro-talking-caller/id333264447?mt=8

and here's one of the free versions:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auto-ringtone-uk-create-free/id335913545?mt=8

---Todd
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> Hi Todd,
>
> Would you please add the link to the app you talked about? You have so 
> many apps about ringtones, I don’t know which one it is. Lol
>
>  
>
> Thom
>
>
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Re: iOS 8 voiceover &. Caller id

[Todd Bernhard]

For workarounds, or for more functionality, try a free version of my 
AutoRingtone app.  It lets you create Talking Caller ID ringtones which say 
whatever you type and you can then link them with individual contacts.  The 
Pro version has 50+ voices including Siri.  There's also a version, called 
Ringtone Director Presidential Edition, that offers Obama and Bush!

---Todd

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> Have an iPhone 4S updated to iOS 8, so voiceover is enabled but it will 
> not announce the caller id information when someone calls? Is this a true 
> bug or did Apple do this on purpose? Does this affect all iPhone models? 
> Workarounds?
>
> Thanks 
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Re: Problem with All Access Latest 2.2 Version

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks, Cher.

The "All" button brings up all kinds of businesses that our database 
provider, Locu, has in their system.  While it is mostly restaurants, with 
over one million menus in the database, they are expanding to include hair 
and nail salons, spas, etc., so choosing ALL will indeed include more than 
just food places.

As they expand the database, we will offer more refinements.  But the ALL 
button is a nice way to make sure you find a business that might not be 
classified correctly.  For example, different Subway franchises could be 
listed under one or more of Deli, Fast Food, Vegetarian so by choosing All, 
you have a better chance of finding something you like.

The other refinement we've added is to offer a +1 and -1 mile radius 
option, so you can search from 5 miles and beyond.  That version is 
awaiting Apple's approval.  They just emailed us today that it's in review.

Thanks for your patience, and feedback.

---todd

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> Dear Todd- 
>
> Thanks for writing, but am not sure you understood my note. IMO there is 
> NO problem with the current release of the program. Choosing the All Button 
> brought up only appropriate food choices with the sole exception of the JC 
> Penny Salon ;) I suppose that Salon is a bit ambiguous and may have been 
> interpreted as saloon J
>
>  
>
> Cher
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Re: Problem with All Access Latest 2.2 Version

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Thanks.  I just submitted an update that gives you more flexibility. There 
will now be just two buttons, to add or subtract one mile to or from the 
radius.

On Monday, August 5, 2013 1:51:36 PM UTC-4, Cher wrote:
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> Dear Todd- It seemed that the ‘All’ button did just bring up restaurants 
> within a 3 mile radius- tons of which I did not even know of. I did not see 
> any businesses but will re-check. The choice of 3, 10 or 30 miles seemed 
> pretty clear to me- not understanding that confusion. I love your app and 
> will give it a vote ASAP.
>
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> Cher
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Re: Major update to All Access Talking Menus

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Hi Paula,

I just tried it and indeed Cheesecake Factory has a very complex menu.  The 
rest of the menu works, but it has trouble with desserts.  I will look into 
it and see what we can do.  Thanks and take care.

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Re: Problem with All Access Latest 2.2 Version

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Alan,

As we discussed privately, I was able to plug in your address, expand my 
radius, and find the results you were looking for. 

I don't think you were able to set your radius correctly.  I will submit an 
update that displays the current radius at the top.

Another common source of confusion is the 'All' button.  It means all, as 
in all businesses.  So it is not an error to find a business without a 
menu.  It could be a hair salon.  If you want to narrow the results to 
specific types of restaurants, try the Search by Category or Cuisine mode.

If you find a restaurant without a menu, then we need your help.  If it's a 
restaurant you visit often, consider asking the manager to provide their 
info using www.Locu.com.  It is free and Locu can retrieve their menu from 
the restaurant's website, a word document, or even a hardcopy menu! 
 There's no charge for the app and no charge for a restaurant to be 
included.  Since Yelp and GoDaddy use Locu, it's a worthwhile effort.

---todd

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Re: anyone heard/used this external battery pack? limeade

[Todd Bernhard]

Like Sieghard, I like the MyCharge Peak because it has built-in 
Text-To-Speech! It will tell you when it's charging, and what the status is.

I write for iPhone Life Magazine, so I met with their company at the 
Consumer Electronics Show, and unfortunately, the Lightning version 
eliminates the talking feature.  I expressed my disappointment.  At least 
you can still use the older model with a USB Lightning cable.

Here's a link to my article:

http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/2458/mycharge-does-it-all-ipad-iphone-android-and-does-it-style-and-talks-too

--- Todd Bernhard
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On Thursday, August 1, 2013 2:36:39 AM UTC-4, Sieghard wrote:
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> Andrew, 
>
> If you are looking to get an external battery then this sounds like a good 
> one. If I hadn't bought a $99 MyCharge Peak 6,000 I would probably spring 
> for any one of the three options, which one you get is completely your 
> choice and should be based on whether you want small size or not. But even 
> their smallest unit with 13,000 MA should charge an iPhone 4 or 5 times 
> over 
> completely. At $50 that is an incredible value. The big one with 18,000 MA 
> gets 4.8 out of 5 with almost 700 ratings and it doesn't get much better 
> than that. 
>
>
> Regards, 
> Sieghard 
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Re: Major update to All Access Talking Menus

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Paul,

The app now defaults to a 3 mile radius, but we will make that clearer in 
an update.  Change the radius on the search by category page.

Red Robin near me has a menu, so it's up to corporate or a franchise owner 
to make sure their content is included by visiting www.Locu.com.  The app 
has access to over one million menus.

---todd


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> Hi, Tod. I have the same problem here in Fresno. Even though there are 
> multiple chain restaurants within 10 miles of me, nothing comes up at all. 
> Once, I was taken to a web site, I think for Red Robin, but no menu was 
> there.
> It makes no sense that there would be no menus in my area.
> Thanks.
>
> On Aug 1, 2013, at 7:36 AM, Ioana Gandrabur > 
> wrote:
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> Hi Todd,
>
> I am very interested in this app but, since the update, whenever I click 
> on a restaurant in my neighborhood I only got the option help web and 
> whether. No way to access any menus. Am I missing anything?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Best,
>
> Ioana
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 2013-07-29, at 7:48 PM, Todd Bernhard 
> > 
> wrote:
>
> Greetings friends,
>
> Apple just approved a major update to ALL ACCESS that addresses the 
> biggest concern many of you had.  We figured out a way to find restaurants 
> and menus, even if they are incorrectly listed in our database provider. 
>  What that means to you is you are much more likely to find all your 
> favorite restaurants, and some new ones.  We also now let you choose a 
> radius of 3 miles, 10 miles, or 30 miles around either your current 
> location or an address you type in.
>
> Here's a quick link to get the app, http://ALAX.US <http://alax.us/>
>
> We love your feedback, and keep revising the app to meet your needs. 
>  We're on our seventh version in just two months! Be sure to use the 
> Feedback button within the app to let us know what else we can do to make 
> the app useful to you.
>
> Take care.
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Re: Major update to All Access Talking Menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks everyone for the feedback.  As Sieghard and others have mentioned, 
not all restaurants have menus, but the app has access to over one million 
menus, so the odds are pretty good you will find a quite a few that do. 
 And we need your help asking the manager at your favorite restaurants to 
add their menu, if needed.  Remember to remind them that it is totally free 
to do so.  They can just visit www.Locu.com or contact us and we can walk 
them through it.

An Android version is definitely our most frequent request, and it is on 
our roadmap.   Rather than pursue both Apple and Android simultaneously, 
and deliver a half-baked version on each, we have tried to build a solid 
iPhone app, responding to user feedback, and revising the app, to get to 
the point where we can build an Android version.

Thanks again and tell your friends.  The app is also good for low-vision 
and sighted users, because with the LogoLauncher feature, you can scan a 
logo to bring up that restaurant's menu and info.  It's pretty neat!  Over 
1,000 logos are in the database, like Subway, Dairy Queen, and others.

Also, AppleVis is looking for nominations for apps that help the community. 
 We are too new (less than three months) for the current round of voting, 
but you can nominate us for the next round! We would love your support.

http://www.applevis.com/apps/hall-of-fame/nominate

Thanks!

--- Todd Bernhard
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> I was wondering, have you thought about bringing this app to android as 
> well? That would be great. 
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Major update to All Access Talking Menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Greetings friends,

Apple just approved a major update to ALL ACCESS that addresses the biggest 
concern many of you had.  We figured out a way to find restaurants and 
menus, even if they are incorrectly listed in our database provider.  What 
that means to you is you are much more likely to find all your favorite 
restaurants, and some new ones.  We also now let you choose a radius of 3 
miles, 10 miles, or 30 miles around either your current location or an 
address you type in.

Here's a quick link to get the app, http://ALAX.US

We love your feedback, and keep revising the app to meet your needs.  We're 
on our seventh version in just two months! Be sure to use the Feedback 
button within the app to let us know what else we can do to make the app 
useful to you.

Take care.

Todd Bernhard
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Re: menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks for the post. Yep, our app is All Access, and it offers talking 
menus and more.

We love your feedback and have submitted about a half dozen updates in two 
months based on your feedback.

An update that narrows the search radius is awaiting Apple's approval, and 
then we'll have an option where you can easily change the radius.  Several 
users were concerned that far away places were being displayed.

A shortcut to get the app is http://ALAX.US

--- t...@allaccessmenus.com


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> could someone tell me what is the app for reading menus for the iphone? 
> Thanks Buddy. 
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Re: Seeking Advice on Creating Ring Tones

[Todd Bernhard]

Bill and everyone,

Apple does not allow any app to actually install the ringtone.  You must 
get the file into iTunes, on your Mac or PC, then sync your iPhone.

Many of you are users of my AutoRingtone app, and have reported that it 
works well with Voiceover.  The app lets you create Talking Caller ID for 
each contact that says whatever you type, in dozens of voices, including 
Apple's Siri.  Our users have created over six million ringtones using the 
app.  It's fun to create the ringtones, and fun when your phone rings! 
 There are free versions if you search the app store for autoringtone, or 
get the app at http://AutoRingtone.com/AutoRingtonePro

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Re: All Access update is out - search by typing part of a restaurant's name

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Thanks, Sieghard!  I appreciate it!

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Re: All Access update is out - search by typing part of a restaurant's name

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks.  We are planning to add a button that will let you report 'stale' 
data but for now, please use the Feedback button on the home screen of the 
app, and try to be specific (i.e. include your location, the restaurant 
name, etc.)

We are reliant upon the Locu.com database, which is also providing data to 
Yelp and GoDaddy.com, so we expect it will get better.

Restaurants can also add their info for free, by visiting www.Locu.com or 
contacting us, so please encourage the ones you like to do so.

---todd
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> I’m finding that restaurants I know to exist aren’t shown and restaurants 
> that have been out of business or years are.
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Re: All Access update is out - search by typing part of a restaurant's name

[Todd Bernhard]

Gary,

Try searching for 'All' or searching by name.  Sometimes those restaurants 
may not be categorized correctly in the Locu.com database.  They might be 
under American not Steak.  Or not classified as a restaurant even.  It's 
out of our hands.  I've asked Locu and they may have a solution soon.  But 
for now, try ALL or name search.  There are over one million menus in the 
database so you should be able to find quite a few near you.

On Sunday, June 30, 2013 1:29:48 AM UTC-4, Gary Petraccaro wrote:
>
>  I had a less-than-thrilling experience with this one.  I live in a place 
> where there are a lot of chains represented, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, 
> others--yet when I search for a type of restaurant such as Italian, Steak, 
> bbq, nothing shows up within 40 miles.I also had problems 
> correcting my address and eventually gave up.
>
>  
>  
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All Access update is out - search by typing part of a restaurant's name

[Todd Bernhard]

Greetings,

Thank you for your continued support and feedback.  The fourth version of 
our All Access Taking Menus & More app has just been approved by Apple, and 
the app has only been out exactly one month!

This version lets you type all or part of a restaurant's name when 
searching.  So you can type S U B W for example and have subway restaurants 
listed.

Here's a link to the app:

http://bit.ly/AllAccessMenus

Keep sending your feedback, using the feedback button in the app, and we 
appreciate your reviews on the iTunes app store.  Your help makes the app 
better and lets others know about it.

Todd Bernhard
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Re: All access update.

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks!  Keep the feedback coming... That's how the app gets better.

If you don't have the ALL ACCESS app yet, visit http://bit.ly/AllAccessMenus

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Re: audo update in ios 7

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Greetings,

I am running iOS 7. Yes, there is a toggle for automatic download of 
updates, as well as music and apps purchased on other devices, as well as 
using cellular data for such updates.

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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi Alan,

Thanks for the kind words.  I checked the Locu.com database, and the Olive 
Garden is indeed there, and listed as Italian, but for some reason, they are 
listed not as a restaurant but under the category "active life"

In the next update, there is a button for ALL that will include all businesses, 
so then Olive Garden should show up.

I'll try to get feedback to the Locu folks to clean up the database.

Thanks and take care.
 
Todd Bernhard
Contributing Editor, iPhone Life Magazine
Cofounder, AllAccessMenus.com, Menus that speak to you, and for you!
Founder of www.NoTieSoftware.com, AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard & AutoRingtone 
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Subject: Re: All Access update is out
 


 
I tried Italian and American and could not come up 
with the Olive Garden Restaurant on Nellis.  My zip is 89115.  I know 
they have their web site OliveGarden.com.  I wonder if that's suppose to 
serve all areas.  I'm posting this because I think it's possible that I 
keep looking for something that isn't there and do not want say it's a problem 
with the app when it isn't.  Other then that, the restaurants I've selected 
that were shown all worked as advertised.  I have no problem with this app 
and think who ever thunk it up was a genius!

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Re: All Access Menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Many thanks!  If you like it now, you'll love it with the next update. 
 Just waiting on Apple!

---todd

On Friday, June 7, 2013 8:58:16 PM UTC-4, alanand...@earthlink.net wrote:
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>  I spent the afternoon playing with it and even gave it a 5 star review.
>
> - Original Message - 
> *From:* Todd Bernhard  
> *To:* vip...@googlegroups.com  
> *Sent:* Friday, June 07, 2013 5:45 PM
> *Subject:* Re: All Access Menus
>
> Great, thanks! 
>
> Just an FYI since a lot of you are starting to use the app.  At the 
> moment, it's not working.  The app is fine, but our database provider, 
> Locu.com, is having some server issues.  They are working on it, but don't 
> be alarmed if no results are returned in the short term.  I'll try to post 
> again when it's fixed.  Thanks for your patience.
>
> ---todd
>
>
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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Locu.com is back online, so the app is serving data normally.  Keep the 
feedback coming.  Thanks!

---todd

On Friday, June 7, 2013 9:01:26 PM UTC-4, Todd Bernhard wrote:
>
> My pleasure.  The next update should be even easier to use.
>
> FYI, our database provider, Locu.com, is experiencing technical 
> difficulties at the moment (9pm Eastern) so you might have no data when you 
> search.  They are working on it and I'll try to post an update when I hear 
> from them.  Thanks for your patience!
>  
> Todd Bernhard 
> Contributing Editor, iPhone Life 
> Magazine<http://www.iphonelife.com/todd.bernhard>
> Cofounder, AllAccessMenus.com <http://www.allaccessmenus.com/>, Menus 
> that speak to you, and for you!
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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

My pleasure.  The next update should be even easier to use.

FYI, our database provider, Locu.com, is experiencing technical difficulties at 
the moment (9pm Eastern) so you might have no data when you search.  They are 
working on it and I'll try to post an update when I hear from them.  Thanks for 
your patience!
 
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 From: Robert Fenton 
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Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: All Access update is out
 


Thanks Todd for the massive improvements you have made to this app. I am now 
able to access all the menus for the restaurants in my city. 

Bob Fenton

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Re: All Access Menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Great, thanks!

Just an FYI since a lot of you are starting to use the app.  At the moment, 
it's not working.  The app is fine, but our database provider, Locu.com, is 
having some server issues.  They are working on it, but don't be alarmed if 
no results are returned in the short term.  I'll try to post again when 
it's fixed.  Thanks for your patience.

---todd

On Friday, June 7, 2013 8:30:49 PM UTC-4, deb wrote:
>
>  Thank you Todd!
>  
> This is proving to be a really cool app and I also thank you for your 
> extra efforts on our behalf. I was in another city today and I just double 
> tapped the GPS button and it updated my location and told me about the 
> restaurants in that area! Really neat!
>  
> Debbie
>
>  --
> *From:* vip...@googlegroups.com  [mailto:
> vip...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Todd Bernhard
> *Sent:* Friday, June 07, 2013 8:26 PM
> *To:* vip...@googlegroups.com 
> *Subject:* Re: All Access Menus
>
> Debbie, 
>
> It's hard to debug without more info, but it does sound like you are using 
> the category scrolling list which is going away because it's proving to be 
> confusing. The next update should be easier.
>
> ---todd
>
> On Friday, June 7, 2013 8:38:58 AM UTC-4, deb wrote: 
>>
>>  Hi all,
>>  
>> I posted this question yesterday but didn't receive any responses so 
>> perhaps it didn't make it to the list?
>>  
>>  This recent update is much improved! Thank you Todd!
>>  
>> I have a question though; when I go from page to page with 4 more 
>> categories to choose from; it goes from page 5 to page 7 with no page 6. 
>> Does this mean that there are no restaurants in my area belonging to the 
>> categories that are on page 6 or is this just a bug?
>>  
>> Thanks!
>>  
>> Debbie
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Re: All Access Menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Debbie,

It's hard to debug without more info, but it does sound like you are using 
the category scrolling list which is going away because it's proving to be 
confusing. The next update should be easier.

---todd

On Friday, June 7, 2013 8:38:58 AM UTC-4, deb wrote:
>
>  Hi all,
>  
> I posted this question yesterday but didn't receive any responses so 
> perhaps it didn't make it to the list?
>  
>  This recent update is much improved! Thank you Todd!
>  
> I have a question though; when I go from page to page with 4 more 
> categories to choose from; it goes from page 5 to page 7 with no page 6. 
> Does this mean that there are no restaurants in my area belonging to the 
> categories that are on page 6 or is this just a bug?
>  
> Thanks!
>  
> Debbie
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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Les,

At the bottom of the list page is a horizontally scrolling menu that lets you 
refine by cuisine (or choose All)

That is going away in the next version because it is becoming a source of 
confusion.

Instead, when you initially choose Search Nearby, from the home screen, you 
will be presented with dozens of choices of cuisines like American, Bakery, 
Chinese, Coffee, Deli, etc., in alphabetical order.  Choose one of those (or 
choose the All button) and then you will get your scrolling list.

I will let you know when Apple approves it.
 
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 From: Les Kriegler 
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Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 1:25 PM
Subject: Re: All Access update is out
 


Hi Todd,

Okay, let me explain how I am accessing restaurants currently.  I choose Search 
Nearby and scroll through the list.  At the end of the list, I encounter 
"Search All Near You" with the prompt, double tap to edit.  When I double tap, 
I am taken to the last restaurant in the list rather than to an edit field 
which is the expected behavior when one double taps on a field which states 
double tap will allow one to edit.  Perhaps I'm in the wrong area for 
specifying a search, but it's the only option I see thus far.  Thanks.

Les

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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Right now, it's a little complicated to enter a street address, but in the 
version awaiting Apple's approval, it's easier.

You need to get to the Settings screen. Within the app, after you've started a 
search, touch the help button in the top right.  It will display help, and two 
buttons. One is continue and the other is settings.  Touch settings and you can 
change to a manually entered address instead of using GPS.

In the next version, there is a Settings button on the first screen.

Thanks!
 
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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks, Les.  The app lets you type in a street address as your origin, and the 
default radius is 50 kilometers, which is over 30 miles, so that should cover 
most searches.

Having said that, it probably wouldn't be too hard to add a button for the next 
25 listings so I will try to do that.
 
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 From: Les Kriegler 
To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: All Access update is out
 

Hi Todd,

It would be helpful to be able to expand one's search in the same town or city. 
 For example, I'm going to a restaurant in Albany, New York where I reside.  It 
doesn't show up in the 25 listings.  I know what street it's on, so if I can 
search by a specific street, I'd likely be able to locate the restaurant in 
question.  If one could search within a certain radius as is often the case 
with GPS applications, that might be another way to attack this.  Thanks for 
your efforts and I look forward to the next update.

Les

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Re: Question

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks.  There should be a Replay button so you can listen to the created 
ringtone once voiceover is silent.  And your ringtones are created on 
www.AutoRingtone.com where you can login and download them.

It can be a lot of fun, with over fifty voices and hundreds of sound effects!
 
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 From: Alan Paganelli 
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Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 11:55 AM
Subject: Question
 


Hi Todd!
 
Well, so far I have not managed to make my first 
ringtone.  When previewing my ring tone, Voice Over is talking and that's 
when I want it to shut up.  Is there a way to get around this?  
Anyway, I'm having fun giggling at the possibilities! 

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Re: All Access update is out

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The app shows 25 matches.  We could add a button for the next 25 but currently 
it doesn't show more.  The next version, which is waiting for Apple's approval, 
makes it easier to search by cuisine so you can find 25 Chinese restaurants 
near you, etc., so that might be plenty.  It is also easier to change your 
location so you can search the next town over etc.

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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks! I just submitted another update that makes sure all buttons are 
labeled, or hidden if they are extraneous.

I've been playing with this version, using voiceover, with gestures, and it's 
working quite well if I say so myself.  I will post a message when the update 
is approved.
 
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 From: Jenifer Barr 
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Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2013 8:32 AM
Subject: Re: All Access update is out
 


I just got the new update and love the improvements. Like Seighard though the 
unlabeled buttons... in my opinon... make the ap kind of cluttered. I love the 
addition of different restaurants... and the fact other businesses are gone! 
Thank you Todd for such a great expedient  update! 

Jenifer Barr
Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 6, 2013, at 7:44 AM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:


Hello List,
> 
>Just noticed the the All Access Talking Menu update is out. The app does seem 
>a bit more streamlined and interestingly enough when I went to “Nearby” it 
>went straight into the listing for a restaurant here called “Alpenhorn”, I 
>assume maybe because it’s the first alphabetically. This restaurant didn’t 
>even show up before in the app, now it is there and has the Menu with 
>descriptions and pricing… very nice.
> 
>However, maybe Todd can answer this, after each menu category as well as after 
>each dish within the categories there are anywhere from 1 to 3 unlabelled 
>buttons which don’t seem to do anything, I assume maybe they are pictures and, 
>if so, couldn’t they be hidden to make swiping through the dishes a better 
>experience?
> 
>Also, it would be nice if that z-gesture for activating the back button could 
>be implemented. I find it more intuitive and faster than to find the back 
>button at the top left each time and use it a lot in apps where it works.
> 
>Lastly, how do I get back to the listing of restaurants? I am placed straight 
>into the listing for “Alpenhorn” when I tap on Nearby. I am on the main screen 
>with the following layout:
> 
>Top Row:
>Back button at the top left
>Alpenhorn Bistro and Bar button in the middle
>Help button at the top right
> 
>Under Back is the Menu button and it is the first swipe right from “Help”.
>Under Help is the Map button and it is next if you swipe right again after 
>menu.
>Underneath Menu (on the left side) is Phone and it comes after Map if you 
>continue swiping.
>Under Map (on the right side) is a Web, button, once again, it’s another swipe 
>right after phone.
>Last is the Weather button and I seem to only get to it by swiping right one 
>more time from Web, if I move my finger around the screen to explore I can 
>only find Menu and Phone on the left and Map and Web on the right.
> 
>OK, so I just did a 3-finger swipe up and Voiceover said “Page 2 of 3” and now 
>the Weather button was there right under “Back” which means the other 4 
>buttons on page 1 were now off the screen. There is a page 3 of 3, but it 
>still only has Weather.
> 
>All in all, it’s much easier and faster to swipe to the button you want since 
>there are only 5 and, I guess in cases where there is no menu, there would 
>only be Map, Phone, Web and Weather.
> 
>If I double tap on “Back” from the main screen of the “Alpenhorn Bistro and 
>Bar” I get Back at the top left, “Results” in the middle and “Help” at the top 
>right. However, the rest of the screen is blank, i.e. Voiceover says “Empty 
>List” which is strange since it did go straight into the one restaurant and in 
>the last app there were quite a few listings for my town.
> 
>A 3-finger swipe down says “Refreshing Content”, but still nothing shows up in 
>the list.
> 
>Across the bottom I see 4 categories, “Select All”, “Select American”, “Select 
>Bakery” and Select Bar/Pub/Brewery”.
>A 3-finger swipe from right to left tells me it is now on page 2 of 7 and 4 
>new categories show up:
>Select Bbq, Select Select Chinese, Select Coffee/Tea and Select 
>Deli/Sandwiches.
>If I double tap on “Select All” it goes right back into Alpenhorn Bistro and 
>Bar and I seem to be unable to see or select any other restaurants.
>In fact, when I first double tap on “Nearby” on the main screen of the app and 
>touch the screen in the middle it says “Accessing All”, but once again, the 
>list is empty and it goes straight into Alpenhorn Bistro and Bar.
>OK, Todd, how much is Sascha, the owner of the Alpenhorn paying you for doing 
>this *smile*.
> 
>There is also a “Search for Business by Type” button on the main scr

Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Sieghard is right, but I've discovered a bit more info.  Many of those 
restaurants are indeed already in the Locu database, but they simply haven't 
been classified as to what type of cuisine, or in some cases, whether they are 
a restaurant at all.  For example a hotel/lodge could have a restaurant.  
That's why Sieghard saw several results previously and not so many now.

So, I am introducing a cuisine page before the search listings, so you can 
narrow the results.  This was always possible but the existing app uses a small 
horizontal scrolling bar at the bottom.  It is tricky to do a three finger 
swipe on.  This method will be much easier with voiceover.  

One of the buttons on this page will be for All businesses.  It will return all 
restaurants, but also all spas, etc., that Locu knows about.  I think it is the 
best compromise.  All results will be returned but you'll have the option to 
narrow them as long as the database has that info.

In the meantime, it's worth asking favorite restaurants to register with Locu, 
especially if they already have their info but just need to update the cuisine 
type.  And it's free for restaurants to be listed!

Thanks everyone!  I'll submit an update tonight.
 
Todd Bernhard
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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks.  It's easy to detect if voiceover is running, and if so, not display 
the text, but the text is useful if you have low vision and still use 
voiceover.  I'll keep at it.  Thanks!
 
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 From: Sieghard Weitzel 
To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2013 12:16 PM
Subject: RE: All Access update is out
 


Hi Todd,
 
You might have to look into this since I’m not familiar with programming, but I 
do know that another developer who I am beta testing for simply made stuff that 
was not relevant for a blind user go away so Voiceover didn’t see it at all and 
skipped over it. I think this might be possible.
 
Regards,
Sieghard

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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

The Help on the opening page is a little more streamlined.  Try the Help button 
on the subsequent pages for more info.
 
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 From: Dan Beaver GMail 
To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2013 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: All Access update is out
 


 
Hi,
 
Nope, when I go to help the only buttons on the 
screen are the continue button and the hints on button. As I swipe through the 
entire screen there is no settings button.
 
Any other ideas?  
 
Dan Beaver


From: Fred Olver 
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 9:43 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Subject: Re: All Access update is out

Dan, if you go to the help screen you may be able 
to find the settings button. It is about halfway down and just slightly right 
of 
the middle of the screen.
 
Fred Olver
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>Todd,
> 
>One suggestion I would like to give is that each  menu item/meal be set as a 
>heading.  this would then enable users to  flick down heading by heading or 
>meal by meal.
> 
>This would enable users to bypass the unlabeled  objects that are being 
>discussed.
> 
>thanks.
> 
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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks, this makes sense.  It might not get done in the update I submit today, 
but certainly within a week.  Thanks!
 
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Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2013 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: All Access update is out
 


Todd,
 
One suggestion I would like to give is that each 
menu item/meal be set as a heading.  this would then enable users to flick 
down heading by heading or meal by meal.
 
This would enable users to bypass the unlabeled 
objects that are being discussed.
 
thanks.
 
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Re: All Access update is out

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Lisa,

Thanks.  Yes, those mystery buttons display the text of the item.  So if you 
had a sandwich called Peanut Butter And Jelly, there would be a big photo 
button that would show a photo of that sandwich, and below it one, two, or 
three text lines in a text view depending on the length of the sandwich name. 
Those display the words Peanut, Butter, and Jelly.

The complaint before was that people thought they could type in those fields 
since they contain text.  You cannot.  They are for display only.

I tagged them as hidden from voiceover, so when you explicitly touch them, 
nothing happens.

However, it appears that if you are flicking, you still have to flick past them.

I plan to fix that next.  What is your suggestion?  Should I add them back so 
they are not hidden, but have them announced as "display only text field"?  
Thanks!
 
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Re: All Access update is out

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi Sieghard, and everyone.  Thanks for announcing the update and saving me 
the trouble!  I was going to do so this morning, so you're like my own 
public relations firm!

Okay, Sieghard may be a special case and literally only have one restaurant 
nearby, at least according to our database. Remember, the old app showed 
businesses like spas, salons, etc., so now there are going to be less 
results.  When there is exactly one match, it doesn't bother showing a 
list, but takes you directly to the info for that one business.  From our 
emails, I know you live in a somewhat rural area in Canada.  You can change 
your location using the Settings button from within the Help screen.  We 
plan to make that Settings button a more prominent button on the opening 
screen.

If you change your location to Vancouver for example, you might get to 
experience what the app has to offer in a more populated city.  In fact, I 
just pretended to be in your city, and experienced what you did, then 
changed it to Vancouver and got a lot more results.

Those hidden buttons are just redundant.  People were complaining because 
they were text fields that displayed the name of the meal, etc., but that 
info is also provided with the photo button.  Folks thought they could type 
in them, because they are text fields, but they were flagged as not 
editable.  So we have hidden them from voiceover.  But now it appears you 
could get a unlabeled button notice when you try to identify it.  I am open 
to suggestions as to which direction to go.  Perhaps we do not hide them 
but specifically say this is a non editable descriptor?

I try to monitor this group, but the most reliable way to provide specific 
feedback to our team is using the feedback button on the home screen of the 
app.

I will be at the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired today in 
Rochester, NY getting first hand feedback, and plan to submit an update 
tonight based on that and your emails.  Thanks!

Thank you for your patience. I think you can tell we are trying to 
incorporate all your great feedback as quickly as possible, within the 
limitations of Apple's approval process.

Also, next week my team and I are presenting the app to potential investors 
in New York City. With such an investment, we can keep enhancing the app, 
adding restaurants, porting it to Android, and take it to the next level. 
 It's a free app and restaurants can be listed for free, so we need your 
support.  Your positive reviews will go a long way to help.  There is a 
review button on the front page of the app so thank you in advance.

---Todd
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Updating All Access: Menus:

[Todd Bernhard]

Donald

The update was submitted 24 hours after the initial all was released but it is 
waiting for Apple to approve.  I will post a message as soon as it is released.

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Re: Apple Just Approved AllAccess Menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Subway has a large menu in the app, and it's the one I use when I show the 
app to people.  Can you use the feedback button on the app's home screen 
and let me know what address? It could be a franchise version a chain owned 
restaurant.  Thanks.

On Friday, May 31, 2013 5:34:36 PM UTC-4, MamaPeach wrote:
>
>   I guess no menus in my area have been submitted as I have flicked and 
> flicked and there is no menu button anywhere for any restaurant, which I 
> find strange for places like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Subway, etc.
>   
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Re: all access talking menus

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Brian,

It works fine in Canada.  I changed my address to Toronto and it came up 
with tons of restaurants with menus.

As has been discussed on this forum, by default, it shows businesses like 
hair salons, spas, etc., that don't have menus.  We have turned that off by 
default in the free update awaiting Apple's approval.

The app has over one million menus. If you find a restaurant that doesn't 
have one, please consider telling them that they can add theirs for free.

---todd

On Saturday, June 1, 2013 9:46:06 AM UTC-4, Brian Moore wrote:
>
> HI all just got this app.  a couple of questions. 
>
> 1. I hear on twitter but not sure if this is correct that it won't work 
> from canada. if this is the case, might as well delete it as it is 
> useless to me. 
>
> 2.  if this is wrong, when I search near me, I find lots of restaurants 
> but can't seem to bring up a menu for any of them. double tapping on any 
> result seems to do nothing. 
>
> am I missing something? 
>
> Brian. 
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Re: Apple just approved All Access: Talking Menus & More

[Todd Bernhard]

Robert,

Translation, or rather native speaking for a foreign language menu, 
wouldn't be that much of a stretch.  If the menu was written in Italian for 
example, we could use an Italian voice to render the speech.  Right now, it 
lets you choose Female, Male, or a fun Robot voice.  We could easily add 
other voices/languages.

Some of you already have my other apps, like AutoRingtone or Ringtones 
Uncensored. Those provide custom Talking Caller ID using dozens of 
text-to-speech voices.  I also have Ringtones EURO, Asian Ringtones, Arabic 
Ringtones and more.  So it wouldn't be too hard to add more languages. 
 We'll add it to the list (Android, Point of Sale integration for 
electronic ordering, etc.) and I'll report back on our priorities.  It 
probably will need to wait until our menu provider offers more coverage of 
other countries.

---todd

On Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:36:48 AM UTC-4, Robert Fenton wrote:
>
> Hello Todd: 
>
> Let me start by thanking you for providing an update so quickly to 
> incorporate our feedback. I can't wait to try out the new version. 
>
> In your note, you also asked for additional feature suggestions for the 
> app moving forward. I have one for you but I suspect it will take a lot of 
> work to implement. The suggestion expands upon your current functionality 
> to have the phone speak an order to service staff if the user of the 
> product is deaf. 
>
> Many of us travel to foreign countries for business or pleasure. In many 
> cases, I am not conversant enough in the local language to order food and 
> such. Could a translation feature be built into this app both to allow us 
> to read the menus and to voice our order in several languages to be heard 
> by the service staff? 
>
> Thank you for considering this request. I certainly understand if this 
> goes beyond your vision of the product. 
>
> Bob Fenton
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 2013-05-29, at 7:51 PM, Todd Bernhard 
> > 
> wrote:
>
> Thank you everyone for the great, constructive feedback. We've learned a 
> lot and I wanted to give you an update.  I just submitted an update to 
> Apple based on all the comments received so far!
>>
>>
> First, I've built over 80 apps, for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mac OS 
> and even Samsung Bada.  This is the most complex one I've ever built. In 
> addition the emphasis on voiceover, the app is also meant for the Deaf, 
> Non-Verbal and Non-English-speaking audience, as it can speak the order to 
> the waitstaff, independently of voiceover.  The app is accessing four 
> different servers from three different companies. One server, in 
> Switzerland, is for the logo scanning, one in Rochester, NY (soon to 
> migrate to Amazon's cloud servers) is our own with our internal database 
> with photos and premium customer info, another in Las Vegas is for the 
> text-to-speech hints (which you do not need if you are using voiceover) and 
> the last one, in San Francisco, is for the restaurant/business/menu 
> database.  That service and server is provided by Locu.com.
>
> That last one is where we have the following issues. First, thanks to the 
> popularity of the app, we went over their previously undisclosed limit of 
> 1,000 requests per day, around 8am Pacific time. That is why some of you 
> saw the app crashing.  Since that provider doesn't open until 9am, I had to 
> keep calling until they answered to get our limit raised.  (I asked for 
> 100,000!)  It was raised and I've made an edit to the app (for the next 
> update) that will display a message instead of crashing if that ever 
> happens again!
>
> Next, is the issue of no menus. That was probably because their server 
> offers info for more than just restaurants.  For example, they have hair 
> salons, spas, etc.  I'm changing the app to just show restaurants, by 
> default, and we may re-enable other businesses in a future update, but 
> because it was causing confusion, I don't think it should default to "all 
> businesses".  That other info is valuable, but the confusion seems to be 
> the bigger problem.
>
> Regarding stale data, I have noticed this and complained about it, too.  I 
> think the provider's emphasis, understandably, is on growing their database 
> and there is less focus on pruning out old info.  They are a startup, too, 
> and I can relate to prioritizing resources.  But I think we will create a 
> button that lets you report old data and then we can blacklist it from the 
> app, even if it hasn't been removed from that provider's database.  To be 
> honest, it's quite remarkable that they've built this menu system, without 
> requiring restaurants to do anything.  They searc

Re: Apple just approved All Access: Talking Menus & More

[Todd Bernhard]

The All Access app works worldwide and has access to over one million 
menus.  Understandably, most will be in the U.S., but give it a try and let 
us know.  Thanks!

Actually, I just tried it, substituting Australia for my location, and it 
found a few restaurants, but most didn't have menus.  Remember any 
restaurant can add their menu for free, so you should reach out to your 
favorite restaurants and let them know that they could earn more of your 
business if they participated.

Thanks!

On Thursday, May 30, 2013 8:39:34 AM UTC-4, Maria aka bubby wrote:
>
> HI.  this app sounds amazing.  will it only work in the us?
>
>
> God Bless! Maria from australia
>
>  

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Re: Apple just approved All Access: Talking Menus & More

[Todd Bernhard]

Fred,

Applebees is indeed in the master database, and I've found dozens of 
locations, with menus.  They are listed under American as well as 
Steakhouse / Grill.  Some locations also list them under Irish and Pub / 
Brewery / Bar, but if you limit to American cuisine, you should find it. 
 Let me know what city you are in and I can verify.  The feedback button in 
the app is the best way to reach us directly.

One thing a lot of folks seem to be missing (which means we need to do a 
better job) is that on the search results page there is a horizontal 
scrolling bar at the bottom that lets you narrow by cuisine.  We will 
change that to be more user friendly in an update.

Thanks!

---todd

On Thursday, May 30, 2013 7:52:16 AM UTC-4, good...@charter.net wrote:
>
>  Todd, I think you've attempted to cover most of the bases, however one 
> restaurant which I did not see is Applebee's listed.
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Fred Olver
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Re: Apple just approved All Access: Talking Menus & More

[Todd Bernhard]

Thank you everyone for the great, constructive feedback. We've learned a 
lot and I wanted to give you an update.  I just submitted an update to 
Apple based on all the comments received so far!
>
>
First, I've built over 80 apps, for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mac OS and 
even Samsung Bada.  This is the most complex one I've ever built. In 
addition the emphasis on voiceover, the app is also meant for the Deaf, 
Non-Verbal and Non-English-speaking audience, as it can speak the order to 
the waitstaff, independently of voiceover.  The app is accessing four 
different servers from three different companies. One server, in 
Switzerland, is for the logo scanning, one in Rochester, NY (soon to 
migrate to Amazon's cloud servers) is our own with our internal database 
with photos and premium customer info, another in Las Vegas is for the 
text-to-speech hints (which you do not need if you are using voiceover) and 
the last one, in San Francisco, is for the restaurant/business/menu 
database.  That service and server is provided by Locu.com.

That last one is where we have the following issues. First, thanks to the 
popularity of the app, we went over their previously undisclosed limit of 
1,000 requests per day, around 8am Pacific time. That is why some of you 
saw the app crashing.  Since that provider doesn't open until 9am, I had to 
keep calling until they answered to get our limit raised.  (I asked for 
100,000!)  It was raised and I've made an edit to the app (for the next 
update) that will display a message instead of crashing if that ever 
happens again!

Next, is the issue of no menus. That was probably because their server 
offers info for more than just restaurants.  For example, they have hair 
salons, spas, etc.  I'm changing the app to just show restaurants, by 
default, and we may re-enable other businesses in a future update, but 
because it was causing confusion, I don't think it should default to "all 
businesses".  That other info is valuable, but the confusion seems to be 
the bigger problem.

Regarding stale data, I have noticed this and complained about it, too.  I 
think the provider's emphasis, understandably, is on growing their database 
and there is less focus on pruning out old info.  They are a startup, too, 
and I can relate to prioritizing resources.  But I think we will create a 
button that lets you report old data and then we can blacklist it from the 
app, even if it hasn't been removed from that provider's database.  To be 
honest, it's quite remarkable that they've built this menu system, without 
requiring restaurants to do anything.  They search for websites, and even 
scan paper menus and have over one million such menus now.  They have 
signed deals with GoDaddy and Yelp so we're in good company.  And they are 
excited to be part of this accessible effort.

Re voiceover and accessibility.  The specific feedback was great, and I 
believe I've made all of the changes.  I've used the app repeatedly in 
voiceover mode and I think I've eliminated everything people were running 
into. For the technically inclined, you might be interested to know that 
there are at least 109 specific accessibility commands in the app source 
code. The problem wasn't really the lack of voiceover commands but that we 
were layering views on top of previous ones, and that meant in some views, 
if there wasn't another accessible element displayed, the ones below it 
would "peak through."  That has been fixed.

I will change how you edit settings, like manual address versus GPS, as 
this was confusing even to sighted folks!

Regarding finding the app, I sent the initial email shortly after Apple 
notified us it was approved, and it takes some time for apps to show up, 
especially worldwide.  Nobody should have a problem finding it now, either 
by searching for all access or search for blind menus or use this link: 
http://bit.ly/AllAccessMenus

For a restaurant to be included in the app, or to update their existing 
info, they can either contact us directly, which is preferred, or they can 
contact Locu.com who is the menu database provider.  There is no charge to 
be listed and no charge to have a menu included.  Both Locu and our firm, 
All Access, offer premium features where we plan to earn revenue.  Locu 
charges restaurants to upload their own photos, whereas our focus is on 
letting users upload their photos, via a scavenger hunt style contest, in 
exchange for gift cards from the restaurant.  We also charge for the Logo 
Launcher scanning feature, and for the ability to add custom deals (like 
groupons) and other custom buttons.

Lastly, the app is for more than menus.  The app will provide a link to 
directions via Apple Maps, twitter, facebook, weather, and more.  Are there 
other items you would like to have?

Thanks again, and please send feedback.  It's probably easiest to use the 
feedback button in the app.  I'll let you know when the update is approved. 
 I hope you'll give that v

Re: All Access Menus

[Todd Bernhard]

Thanks, this is extremely helpful!  I've already submitted an update based 
on earlier feedback, and will add this.

On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:35:13 AM UTC-4, Cara wrote:
>
> Thanks very much Thom, for this info. 
>
> Todd, once the new screen is loaded, one thing you might do to have 
> Voiceover access this new screen properly is to issue the command: 
>
> UIAccessibilityPostNotification(UIAccessibilityScreenChangedNotification, 
> theNewView); 
>
> or 
>
> UIAccessibilityPostNotification(UIAccessibilityLayoutChangedNotification, 
> theNewView); 
>
> Where theNewView is the view with the restaurant elements in it. The first 
> statement is meant for when an entire view changes and the second is meant 
> when a portion of a view changes or if a view is rearranged. Does this make 
> sense? 
>
> this way Voiceover should stop seeing the list of restaurants that are not 
> actually being shown on-screen visually. 
>
> HTH 
>
> Cara :)On May 29, 2013, at 5:02 AM, "Thom" > 
> wrote: 
>
> Hi Listers, 
> I've played around with the app and here are some things that I've found. 
>
> When double tapping on the nearby icon, it brings up a list of businesses. 
> If I double tap one of those businesses, a new screen comes up with 4 
> icons 
> on it. 
> The first either says Map, or Menu. I bet it would depend on if the menu 
> was 
> available. 
> The second icon is phone. 
> The third icon is web. I would think that this is to bring up a website 
> for 
> the business. When I do this, it starts talking in japanese. 
> And the fourth icon is weather. 
>
> Menu: 
> When the menu is double tapped it brings up the restaurant's menu. 
>
>
> Suggestions: 
> I can get aroung with the way that the icons show up, but I think that it 
> would be more efficient to use a list. If it were in a list, I could slide 
> my finger down the left side, like I do with contacts. 
>
> I think there is a bug. When in the icon view, whether it be just after 
> double tapping a business, or in a menu, when I get to the end and I flick 
> right, it starts saying the list of businesses again. I have limited 
> sight, 
> but don't see any listings. 
>
> I know that when nearby is chosen, a list of businesses is populated. 
> Would 
> there be a way to hide businesses that I would never want to see on the 
> list 
> again? I think that this would cut down on the clutter, since not all 
> businesses are restaurants. Would these non restaurant businesses have 
> menus 
> to offer? (IE price of services) 
>
> Todd, all in all, a very good start for something that is needed in our 
> blind community. 
>
> Thanks for all you do. 
>
> Thom Spittle 
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Re: Apple just approved All Access: Talking Menus & More

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Richard and Fred,

I just changed my location, virtually, to Portland, Oregon and also 
Portland, Maine and found lots of restaurants with menus.

In fact, almost 100% of the Portland, Oregon restaurants have menus.  Here 
are more than a dozen that show up on the first screen and they all have 
menus.

Daily Grill, Park Bistro, Starbucks, Eurotrash, Ben & Jerry's, Veggie 
Grill, Restaurant Service, Saint Cupcake, McDonalds, The Melting Pot, The 
Morning Star Cafe, Little Big Burger, 
Blitz Pearl, Seattle's Best Coffee, Higgins Restaurant & Bar, etc.

For Portland, Maine, it was probably 50% of the restaurants on the initial 
screen that have menus.  By providing info for all of the restaurants, you 
at least get access to their website (which may have a menu), phone, 
directions, twitter, etc.  But the goal is to get every restaurant's menu 
online.

Can you provide me, by email to t...@allaccessmenus.com the names of some 
restaurants that don't have menus?  Maybe there is a usability change we 
need to make, so the menus show up better... because in many cases, they 
are there.  Over a million of them in fact.  And if you find a restaurant 
that doesn't have their menu in the app, we would love your help in asking 
them to be included.  It's free for the restaurants, too, to have their 
menu in the database.  This is really a community effort with little 
downside.  Our database provider can even 'scrape' their website to import 
the menu!

Thanks!

t...@allaccessmenus.com 

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Apple just approved All Access: Talking Menus & More

[Todd Bernhard]

Some of you have expressed interest in our latest venture, All Access: Talking 
Menus & More.  Apple just approved it and you can get it, here, for free:
http://bit.ly/AllAccessMenus

The app is totally free and has access to over one million menus. It also 
offers links to deals, twitter, phone, maps, weather and more.  There is also 
our LogoLauncher feature which lets you scan a logo to bring up that brand's 
menu and information!  I've tried to make extensive use of voiceover, although 
the app also offers built-in text-to-speech if you turn Talking Hints on, in 
the Settings.  It's also useful for deaf, hard of hearing, non-verbal and 
non-english speaking users as it can speak the order for you, to the wait staff.
I'd love your feedback.  I've already submitted an update based on feedback. 

Todd Bernhard
Contributing Editor, iPhone Life Magazine
Cofounder, AllAccessMenus.com, Menus that speak to you, and for you!
Founder of www.NoTieSoftware.com, AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard & AutoRingtone 
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Re: About OCR in restaurants or during shopping, was: Initial thoughts on Prizmo 2.

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Thanks for asking.  The app will be FREE!  And it does have menus from all 
over the world, but most are in the U.S.  It's free and relatively easy for 
restaurants to add their menus, if they are not already in the system.  The 
only optional fees to the restaurant will be for the ability to add photos, 
and more customization.  But it's totally free for users.

Stay tuned to http://www.AllAccessMenus.com and I will post a notice when 
it's approved.

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Re: About OCR in restaurants or during shopping, was: Initial thoughts on Prizmo 2.

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi folks,

I am working on an app called All Access Menus that is designed 
specifically for the blind, low vision, deaf, and hearing impaired 
communities.

It features menus that speak to you, and for you.  We have tens of 
thousands of menus in the system so far, and growing.  It knows where you 
are and shows menus nearby.  You can choose categories of food as well.

It is designed to use VoiceOver to provide a summary of the options, but 
also has text-to-speech to give you hints, and if you cannot speak, it can 
speak your order for you.

We should be rolling it out within a couple of weeks.  I am doing a focus 
group with the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, here in 
Rochester, New York next week and hope to incorporate their feedback.

Watch for it at http://AllAccessMenus.com or contact me at 
t...@allaccessmenus.com

--- Todd Bernhard

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Re: Mike Huckabay, A question regarding the E-Paper Watch for iPhone.

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I have the Pebble, and the Martian Watch.  I am sighted but I haven't found 
anything about the Pebble that makes it accessible.

However, the Martian Watch is definitely something to consider. It has a 
Siri button so you can press it and do anything Siri would let you do by 
voice, and it also works as a Bluetooth headset.  It starts at $250 though.

I recently wrote an article on the subject, for iPhone Life Magazine.  Here 
is a link to Martian Watches: http://martianwatches.com

--- Todd Bernhard, NoTie.NET
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What can we do about designers who create apps that constantly refresh?

[Todd Bernhard]

I am working on an app for low vision and blind users, as well as the deaf and 
hard of hearing.  It's called All Access and I'd love your feedback.  It gives 
you access to thousands of menus and more.  Details at http://AllAccessMenus.com

I have a survey here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CDKQ568

One of the features will be a VoiceOver summary button, top center, that 
describes what's on the screen. I'd love to know what features, accessibility 
and otherwise, you'd like to have in the app.

Some of you might be familiar with my AutoRingtone and Ringtones Uncensored 
apps, which lets you create talking caller ID ringtones in dozens of voices 
including Siri.  Details at http://RingtonesUncensored.com

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Re: Feedback wanted on an upcoming accessible menu app

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Perhaps, but accessibility is a major effort for Apple, and for developers like 
myself.  iPhone Life is always looking for contributors so I would recommend 
that interested users compile a list of apps that do a good job for inclusion 
in the magazine or at least online.  I can submit it for inclusion.

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Re: Feedback wanted on an upcoming accessible menu app

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If anyone is having trouble accessing the survey, here's a direct link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CDKQ568

Thanks!  The feedback that has been submitted so far is going to be very 
useful!

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 2:41:37 PM UTC-4, Todd Bernhard wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
> Some of you may recall I developed the AutoRingtone app for Talking Caller 
> ID.  My latest venture is All Access Menus, and we are working on a menu 
> directory that is designed to be accessible, both to low vision and hearing 
> impaired communities.  The app will offer talking menus as well as 
> discounts, events and more.
>
> I would love your feedback.  We have a survey at 
> http://AllAccessMenus.com/survey
>
> Please consider following us as well at http://twitter.com/AllAccessMenus
>
> Thanks!
>  
> Todd Bernhard
> Contributing Editor, iPhone Life 
> Magazine<http://www.iphonelife.com/todd.bernhard>
> Founder of www.NoTieSoftware.com <http://www.notiesoftware.com/>
> Developers of AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard <http://www.autoverbal.com/>& 
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> TEXT-TO-SPEECH Caller ID Ringtones <http://www.autoringtone.com/>
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Feedback wanted on an upcoming accessible menu app

[Todd Bernhard]

Greetings,

Some of you may recall I developed the AutoRingtone app for Talking Caller ID.  
My latest venture is All Access Menus, and we are working on a menu directory 
that is designed to be accessible, both to low vision and hearing impaired 
communities.  The app will offer talking menus as well as discounts, events and 
more.

I would love your feedback.  We have a survey at 
http://AllAccessMenus.com/survey

Please consider following us as well at http://twitter.com/AllAccessMenus

Thanks!
 
Todd Bernhard
Contributing Editor, iPhone Life Magazine
Founder of www.NoTieSoftware.com
Developers of AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard & AutoRingtone Custom 
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Re: Is Siri Available as a TTS Voice?

[Todd Bernhard]

We call her 'Appy' in my AutoRingtone app, but it's the same voice.  You 
can create talking caller ID ringtones using that voice!

http://bit.ly/AutoRingtonePro

On Saturday, April 6, 2013 10:09:33 PM UTC-4, Alan Lemly wrote:
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>  I checked the archives on this and couldn't find anything. I figure the 
> answer is probably no but is Siri available as a TTS voice anywhere in the 
> marketplace other than on iOS devices? I assume Apple developed this voice 
> but I was curious if it was available elsewhere.
>
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Re: Voice Over friendly ring tone app

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If I may put in a plug for my own app, AutoRingtone. 

It is voiceover friendly and let's you create talking ringtones using over 
50 text-to-speech voices, including Siri, for talking caller ID.  Whatever 
you type can be spoken and the ringtones can be preceded by one of 200 
sound effects.  It's fun to create ringtones and both fun and useful when 
someone calls as your phone can tell you, literally, who is calling or 
speak whatever message you want it to.

http://bit.ly/AutoRingtonePro

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Re: iOS 6 ringtone Bug

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This is often because you don't have the full phone number stored in your 
address book, or you have the same number stored twice.  Either way, the 
iPhone gets confused.

So make sure you have (123) 456-7890 and not just 456-7890 stored.

One foolproof method is to delete the number from the particular contact, 
then have them call you, and choose to 'Add to existing contact'

That way, the number will be stored exactly the way the cellular carrier 
transmits it.

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Re: Free ap for today: Ringtone Architect

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You might want to try my app, AutoRingtone.  I've tried to make it accessible, 
and several users here have said it works for them.  It lets you create talking 
ringtones for caller ID using 50 text to speech voices, including Siri, which I 
call Appy.  There are free versions, and pro is just $.99.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autoringtone-pro-talking-caller/id333264447?mt=8

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Re: Custom ring tones for specific contacts is working for me

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In fact, I created an app, AutoRingtone, for that which uses Text-to-Speech 
to create custom Talking Caller ID ringtones for each contact in 40+ voices 
including Siri.  There are free versions and the PRO version is on sale for 
just $0.99.

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Re: Talking charger for Apple, microUSB and any USB device

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You want the PEAK model which was released this week.  That's the one that 
talks.

To the user who asked about recharges...  It provides 6,000 mAh so you can do 
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Re: Talking charger for Apple, microUSB and any USB device

[Todd Bernhard]

Mary,

The Peak from myCharge.com is MUCH better than the PowerBank from Speed 
Dots.  Here are some of the reasons.

1) It charges an iPad.  Most battery packs don't provide the 2.1 Amps 
required.

2) The cables are built-in so you don't have to worry about remembering or 
losing the adaptors.  They have Apple 30 pin and micro USB, plus a USB port.

3) The device can recharge via USB or using the built-in 2-prong plug and a 
regular wall outlet, which is faster and very convenient.

Most importantly, it talks and tells you battery status.

It is expensive at almost $100, but it's a premium product.  There is a 
cheaper version, with half the battery life, for $80.

http://www.mycharge.com/tablet-extended-batteries/summit-3000.html

---todd


On Thursday, August 9, 2012 10:12:21 PM UTC-4, Mary wrote:
>
> hi todd. if i may ask is it the same one like the one speed dots or at 
> guys 
> has? i ask as i have that one and would like to know. 
>
> -Original Message- 
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> Of Todd Bernhard 
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> Subject: Talking charger for Apple, microUSB and any USB device 
>
> Hi folks, 
>
> I just wrote a review of a new portable battery pack / charger.  It has 
> built in cables for Apple 30pin devices including the iPad, as well as a 
> microUSB cable and a USB port. 
>
> What sets it apart is that it talks and tells you what percent of the 
> battery is left.  I thought it would be of interest here, 
>
> http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/2458/mycharge-does-it-all-ipad-iphone-android 
>
> -and-does-it-style-and-talks-too<http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/2458/mycharge-does-it-all-ipad-iphone-android-and-does-it-style-and-talks-too>
>  
>
> ---Todd 
>
> t...@toddbernhard.com 
> Contributing Editor, iPhone Life Magazine Founder of bestselling app 
> developer No Tie Software, http://NoTie.NET AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard 
> for kids with Autism & non-verbal users AutoRingtone & Ringtones 
> Uncensored 
> for Talking Caller ID 
>
> Sent from my new iPad! 
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Talking charger for Apple, microUSB and any USB device

[Todd Bernhard]

Hi folks,

I just wrote a review of a new portable battery pack / charger.  It has built 
in cables for Apple 30pin devices including the iPad, as well as a microUSB 
cable and a USB port.

What sets it apart is that it talks and tells you what percent of the battery 
is left.  I thought it would be of interest here,

http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/2458/mycharge-does-it-all-ipad-iphone-android-and-does-it-style-and-talks-too

---Todd

t...@toddbernhard.com
Contributing Editor, iPhone Life Magazine
Founder of bestselling app developer No Tie Software, http://NoTie.NET
AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard for kids with Autism & non-verbal users
AutoRingtone & Ringtones Uncensored for Talking Caller ID

Sent from my new iPad!


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Re: iPhone and caller iD

[Todd Bernhard]

Feel free to try one of my free apps.  Search for Ringtones Uncensored. 
 The PRO version has over 40 voices including Siri.

You can create talking ringtones that announce your name and a caller's 
name, and optionally play a sound effect before the message.

You still have to create and assign the ringtones, but you have a lot more 
options.

http://bit.ly/RingtonesUncensored

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Re: Ring tones without using iTunes

[Todd Bernhard]

You might be referring to my app, Ringtones Uncensored.  Just search
for that.  There are free versions with a subset of the 40+ voices.
You can have ringtones that say anything you want in dozens of voices
with 200 intro sound effects to get your attention.

Yes, it's accessible.  I've had several folks here give me feedback,
and I was just at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference this past
week and I met with their experts.

You still need to use iTunes to transfer files, but thanks to iCloud,
that can be much easier.  You just open the ringtones in iTunes and
usually within minutes they show up on the phone.

---todd


On Jun 15, 6:27 pm, Jennie Facer  wrote:
> I use an email tone app called RingTones unlimited I think it is called. If
> you just do a search for ringtones in the app store, you should find it. It
> is a little tricky to get used to, but it is accessible.
>
> Jenn

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Re: Ringtones

[Todd Bernhard]

Unfortunately, no.  Apple requires that you install ringtones using
iTunes.  This is frustrating for users but also for app developers
like myself when it comes to my AutoRingtone app.

t...@notie.net
http://AutoRingtone.com

On May 17, 1:44 pm, cnmyh...@gmail.com wrote:
> Are there any ringtone apps that don't require syncing to iTunes or email 
> downloading?
>
> Celeste MyHand's IPHONE

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Re: Ringtone Maker

[Todd Bernhard]

Quite a few users here use my AutoRingtone app.  It lets you create
Talking Caller ID ringtones that announce who is calling.  And it's
voiceover friendly.  There are free versions with a subset of the
voices.  Just search for autoringtone or ringtones uncensored, which
is good for text messages as it can speak anything you type.

On May 11, 7:11 pm, Kristeen Hughes  wrote:
> I believe I have heard discussion about a program that can make ringtones out 
> of things that you have on our iPhone. Is this sounding familiar to anyone? 
> If not, what are folks using to make ringtones these days?
>
> Kristeen Hughes
> khwi...@gmail.com

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