Re: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps
I have the same problem with the bard app. Sometimes the two finger double tap works and sometimes it does not. Same goes for buttons on headphones that are wired or wireless. It’s hit and miss. Re installing the app did not fix the problem for me, nor does restarting my phone. Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps
Concerning the issue that you are having with BARD, have you tried deleting it from your phone and redownloading? That might fix the problem. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Nicki keck To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:55 AM Subject: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps Hi all, I noticed with the BARD app, the 2-finger double tap doesn’t always work to stop playback. Any workaround for this? Sometimes, it works, but sometimes it does not. Also, any way of not missing stuff when you’re reading because of notifications? What tips do people use? I could turn on do not disturb, but there are sometimes text messages,a nd as far as I can tell, you can’t get texts even from your favorites, just calls, when do not disturb is on. Thanks for any tips. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps
I never had much luck with the Bard app being controlled in the background. I haven't used it for quite a while, though. In iOS8, background apps that play media sometimes get pushed out and thus remotes won't control their media anymore. This might be what's happening. At least, it happens to Voice Dream Reader once every day or two, and it happened once or twice to Downcast. Opening the app and starting playback manually is enough to set things right again, and remotes should work until the next time the app is closed by iOS. On Feb 18, 2015, at 1:03 PM, Christina C. blindmaclo...@gmail.com wrote: I have the same problem with the bard app. Sometimes the two finger double tap works and sometimes it does not. Same goes for buttons on headphones that are wired or wireless. It’s hit and miss. Re installing the app did not fix the problem for me, nor does restarting my phone. Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps
Nicki, I'm a big fan of using the Apple earpods for listening to BARD Mobile books and other books in apps such as Voice Dream Reader and Audible. I realize wired earphones are not everyone's cup of tea but I find the remote button on the earpods invaluable when listening. A single press of it will stop and start playback if a text notification comes in and you want to redirect your focus. Also, pressing the remote button quickly 3 times will rewind a BARD Mobile book if you want to review something. Holding down the remote button after that third quick press will rewind for successively longer intervals. And I find the sound quality of the Apple earpods to be excellent. Alan Lemly -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps If you use voice over activate the stop button by putting a finger on it. After that do a one finger double tap anywhere on the screen to stop and start the playback. Tony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nicki keck Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps Hi all, I noticed with the BARD app, the 2-finger double tap doesn't always work to stop playback. Any workaround for this? Sometimes, it works, but sometimes it does not. Also, any way of not missing stuff when you're reading because of notifications? What tips do people use? I could turn on do not disturb, but there are sometimes text messages,a nd as far as I can tell, you can't get texts even from your favorites, just calls, when do not disturb is on. Thanks for any tips. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps
Unfortunately, the only way to fix the playback issue is for NLS to put an update out for the BARD Mobile app. However reporting the issues to NLS and/or your regional library always helps. As for notifications, I will listen to the notification while the book is playing. Since I use the Alex voice there is enough of a difference for me to understand the notification/message. Once Alex is done, I will stop the BARD book and then rewind 20 seconds to go back and hear what I missed, or more for longer notifications. Good luck, Wayne On 2/18/15, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I never had much luck with the Bard app being controlled in the background. I haven't used it for quite a while, though. In iOS8, background apps that play media sometimes get pushed out and thus remotes won't control their media anymore. This might be what's happening. At least, it happens to Voice Dream Reader once every day or two, and it happened once or twice to Downcast. Opening the app and starting playback manually is enough to set things right again, and remotes should work until the next time the app is closed by iOS. On Feb 18, 2015, at 1:03 PM, Christina C. blindmaclo...@gmail.com wrote: I have the same problem with the bard app. Sometimes the two finger double tap works and sometimes it does not. Same goes for buttons on headphones that are wired or wireless. It's hit and miss. Re installing the app did not fix the problem for me, nor does restarting my phone. Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Follow me on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/wcmerritt My websites: www.wayneism.com www.whitecaneday.org -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps
Hi all, I noticed with the BARD app, the 2-finger double tap doesn't always work to stop playback. Any workaround for this? Sometimes, it works, but sometimes it does not. Also, any way of not missing stuff when you're reading because of notifications? What tips do people use? I could turn on do not disturb, but there are sometimes text messages,a nd as far as I can tell, you can't get texts even from your favorites, just calls, when do not disturb is on. Thanks for any tips. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps
If you use voice over activate the stop button by putting a finger on it. After that do a one finger double tap anywhere on the screen to stop and start the playback. Tony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nicki keck Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps Hi all, I noticed with the BARD app, the 2-finger double tap doesn’t always work to stop playback. Any workaround for this? Sometimes, it works, but sometimes it does not. Also, any way of not missing stuff when you’re reading because of notifications? What tips do people use? I could turn on do not disturb, but there are sometimes text messages,a nd as far as I can tell, you can’t get texts even from your favorites, just calls, when do not disturb is on. Thanks for any tips. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Reading on the iPhone with BARD and other apps
Do you have play in background on in the settings? Also, the BARD app pobably needs an update to insure the two finger double tap or using the button on earphones to work consistently. The book should pause during notifications, if it doesn't, report that to BARD. I keep notifications turned off so I can't speak much to that. Richard There is no y in happiness. -- source unknown (sent from my iPhone 5S) On Feb 18, 2015, at 5:55 AM, Nicki keck jesusgir...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I noticed with the BARD app, the 2-finger double tap doesn’t always work to stop playback. Any workaround for this? Sometimes, it works, but sometimes it does not. Also, any way of not missing stuff when you’re reading because of notifications? What tips do people use? I could turn on do not disturb, but there are sometimes text messages,a nd as far as I can tell, you can’t get texts even from your favorites, just calls, when do not disturb is on. Thanks for any tips. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
