Observation with Calendar and Reminder

2011-11-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Can I make an observation here with the iPod Touch and iPhone 4. 1. I set a reminder using the Reminders app on my iPhone, and the reminder went off on both the iPhone and iPod Touch. 2. I added an event to the Calendar app on my iPod Touch. The event went off on both the iPod Touch a

Blind Memory

2011-11-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Does anybody know why this can no longer be downloaded from the apps store? I can click on it but there is no free button or anything like that. Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an ar

Chime

2011-11-04 Thread chris hallsworth
I found this on the Applevis website. It is a free app to basically chime in certain ways. For example you can chime on the hour or half hour, speak the time or play a musical chord, set when the chimes should start and stop, etc. Enjoy. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to t

Re: iPhone 4s and iPad 2.

2011-11-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Agreed. The iPad 2 is I think geared towards the sighted due to the larger screen. But I could be wrong. On 04/11/2011 23:45, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hello Folks: From a Blind person's perspective: is there any advantage of owning an iPad 2 rather than an iPhone 4S? I have them both here but

Re: Twitter recommendation

2011-11-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Well actually you can install it right through the Settings, Twitter feature. On 04/11/2011 16:58, Ian McNamara wrote: hi chris how do you find that app mate? never found it yet. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-acce

Mini bluetooth keyboard and case

2011-11-04 Thread chris hallsworth
I have ordered this for my iPhone 4 which should be delivered tomorrow. It is the typetop Mini Bluetooth Keyboard case for iPhone 4. I don't have the direct URL but you can search for it on www.mobilefun.co.uk. Sounds pretty cool though. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to t

Possible bug in IM Plus, please try to duplicate

2011-11-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. As the subject line says. Please try to duplicate the below. 1. Open IM Plus. 2. Double tap the actions button. 3. Double tap Send Voice Message. 4. Double tap the I agree button. 5. You should completely lose speech, and the iPhone acts as if it's not switched on, as for example the m

Re: iPad 2 question.

2011-11-04 Thread chris hallsworth
It's whether the iPad comes with iOS 5 preinstalled that allows it to speak out of the box. iPad 2 is no exception. So to clarify no matter the device, iOS 5 must be installed for it to speak out of the box. On 04/11/2011 14:14, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Gang: Does a new iPad 2 start speaking

Re: Twitter recommendation

2011-11-04 Thread chris hallsworth
For the iPhone I use the official Twitter client. Thanks to iOS 5 which has native Twitter integration this means you can tweet from places like Safari but you can also manage your Twitter accounts easily as the official client can use the details stored in settings. On 04/11/2011 11:07, Ian H

Re: App to record voice calls

2011-11-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Ar no, it is ok. If it is illegal then I shall stay away. Don't want to get into trouble do I smiles. Thanks for letting me know. I knew it was illegal in some countries but didn't know UK was one of them. On 02/11/2011 18:23, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello Chris I would

App to record voice calls

2011-11-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Is there an app out there that can record both outgoing and incoming voice calls, preferably without beeps every few seconds? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all message

Re: Problem with Audioboo, can anyone duplicate?

2011-11-01 Thread chris hallsworth
sonally like it as I don't have to hear vo while I'm trying to speak. On Nov 1, 2011, at 1:02 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. Please can you try and duplicate the following. 1. Download and install the free Audioboo app on your iPhone. 2. Launch it and double tap record. 3. Doubl

Problem with Audioboo, can anyone duplicate?

2011-11-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can you try and duplicate the following. 1. Download and install the free Audioboo app on your iPhone. 2. Launch it and double tap record. 3. Double tap start recording. 4. From this point on everything including VoiceOver comes out the earpiece. If you however restart the iPhon

Garage Band for iPhone

2011-11-01 Thread chris hallsworth
I have just heard on Twitter that Apple has updated their Garage Band app to work with the iPhone and the iPod Touch. I would love to hear your comments on the app. I used to be an amateur musician, and it would be so cool to have fun with music on the iPhone. All comments positive and negative

Re: Seri - a query about its use

2011-11-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Agreed on that mate. On 01/11/2011 08:34, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi i agree with this it could benafit even sighted people if they drive as they can then just press a button on there blue tooth handset and use siri although i do think they need to make it's fetures avalable in all countries as so

Re: Seri - a query about its use

2011-11-01 Thread chris hallsworth
with me but that's my prospective of things. On 01/11/2011 01:24, Niamh wrote: Hi Chris and others, I am very new to all this but I have had a thought. A very few years ago I had my sight and fear I might have been a bit intolerant towards blind and disabled people. My point is that when th

Re: Virus protection

2011-10-31 Thread Chris G
I've used protectmac and it is accessible. - Original Message - From: James AUSTIN To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:24:04 + Subject: Re: Virus protection > Hi Barbara, > > There are three that I am aware of but as yet don't use any. This is likely to cha

Re: accessibility of time machine

2011-10-30 Thread Chris G
Hi, I have a netgear readynas that has time machine support. A couple months ago I used that time machine to completely restore my mac. It was pretty cool to boot into the recovery partition and load the time machine restore from the nas. I started the recovery process and walked away. When I

Re: Seri - a query about its use

2011-10-30 Thread chris hallsworth
t be that limited here, I've mentioned that I'm following a couple of people on Twitter in Australia who say that Siri has "Changed Their Lives", whether they're using "turn-by-turn" features of Siri I'm not sure but I'll make a point of asking them.

Re: Siri - is it me or is it you?

2011-10-30 Thread chris hallsworth
t limited here, I've mentioned that I'm following a couple of people on Twitter in Australia who say that Siri has "Changed Their Lives", whether they're using "turn-by-turn" features of Siri I'm not sure but I'll make a point of asking them. On 31/10/201

Re: Siri - is it me or is it you?

2011-10-30 Thread chris hallsworth
I hear it's limited here in the UK. I think this is why I said what I said about Siri being too good to be true. It may work perfectly over in the US and no doubt other countries, but I hear it is limited here in the UK. On 30/10/2011 20:04, Jonathan Tyrer wrote: I've had an iPhone 4S for thr

Personal Hotspot

2011-10-30 Thread chris hallsworth
I have succesfully set this up using wifi. Personal Hotspot if available through your carrier allows you to use your iPhone as a modem and effectively have internet access to your computer or other devices whereever there is coverage. It works best on 3G, but Mobile Data alone will also work; j

Re: First impressions of the iPhone 4

2011-10-30 Thread chris hallsworth
No it's the iPhone 4 without the s. On 30/10/2011 10:38, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi chris is it the iphone four s you've got? i'm looking forward to getting an Iphone soon as well. Ian McNamara <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please addres

First impressions of the iPhone 4

2011-10-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I have to say I am loving my iPhone 4 to bits. This happened straight away as soon as I took it off charge and began playing with it. What I love about it is how easier to use the touch screen than it is on the touch. But my favourite is the audio quality! It's awesome, and can be v

Re: Good news!

2011-10-29 Thread chris hallsworth
into making a mainstream device truly accessible. On 29/10/2011 19:16, chris hallsworth wrote: Two things. 1. The 4s is not free on a contract. 2. I didn't need the extra specs. Siri sounds just too good to be true in my opinion. I'll use Voice Controls for what it is. Maybe in two year

Re: buying iPhone models

2011-10-29 Thread chris hallsworth
00 here and we're talking Australian dollars so I can perhaps udnerstand why Chris went for an iPhone 4. On 30/10/2011 5:06 AM, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hi Chris, I'm a little bit curious as to why you didn't go for the iPhone 4S instead of the 4, since the 4S is the latest one.

Re: Siri changes lives?

2011-10-29 Thread chris hallsworth
ainly not "Too Good To Be True", I'm following various people on Twitter who are using Siri extensively and both say that Siri has changed their lives for the better, just look at the extensive reference card on Siri I posted to this list a couple of weeks ago. On 30/10/2011 5:16

Re: buying iPhone models

2011-10-29 Thread chris hallsworth
On 29/10/2011 19:51, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hi! Well, CHris is United Kingdom, and I know the iPhone can be had pretty cheap on Contract over there. Unlocked it's about £600 I think, but someone managed to get it for hardly anything from Orange on contract. So, I suppose it depends on yo

Re: Good news!

2011-10-29 Thread chris hallsworth
n 29/10/2011 19:06, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hi Chris, I'm a little bit curious as to why you didn't go for the iPhone 4S instead of the 4, since the 4S is the latest one. I suppose it's either because it was too much, or you just didn't need the extra specs. Anyway, h

Good news!

2011-10-29 Thread chris hallsworth
I am now in possession of an iPhone 4 8 GB! It is free as part as a 24 month contract, with 600 minutes, unlimited texts, the internet, all for £37 a month. I will keep you updated on how things go with it. It is charging as I speak. Registration was successful and VoiceOver has been enabled all

Lyric Genius 2K Edition

2011-10-26 Thread chris hallsworth
I just want to inform you of a very good, quite addictive, fully accessible game whose title is in the subject lline. Test your musical knowledge by correctly answering the artist and title whose lyric line is given. VoiceOver reads everything, including the question and the multiple choices. I

Re: What the other party can hear -> was Checking the time whilst on a call

2011-10-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 12:57 To: "Mac OSX& iOS Accessibility" Subject: Re: Checking the time whilst on a call > Hi Chris, > > Its in the middle of the status bar. VO output no longer is emitted > through the loud speaker during calls, so

Checking the time whilst on a call

2011-10-26 Thread chris hallsworth
How do we check the time whilst in a call on an iPhone 4 with iOS 5? I mean how do we check the current time and not how long the call is lasting. Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an

VoiceOver: a convenient option for the sighted?

2011-10-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Thought I would bring this up for discussion. I had a support worker this morning who has an iPhone 4. I mentioned that it can be used by the blind and visually impaired thanks to VoiceOver. So I made them aware of where to turn on VoiceOver. But I had some ideas that came into my mi

Alarms

2011-10-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Simple question, do alarms go off when the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad is switched off? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at

Re: Quiz games

2011-10-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes, that's pretty good. I have that already. I love the mixed up game where the questions are random. Have fun! On 25/10/2011 14:02, Marcy Weinberg wrote: Adaptive trivia. On Oct 25, 2011, at 8:11 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Does anybody know of good quiz games that are accessible? I

Quiz games

2011-10-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Does anybody know of good quiz games that are accessible? I would like ones that are multiple choice for example. I've tried a few recommended by Applevis, but the more the better. I tried Audio Pairs, both the free and paid editions, but the buttons in the game itself are mostly not labelled c

Interesting iPhone 4 observations

2011-10-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Has anyone here experienced a serious flaw in the iPhone 4 and/or possibly iOS 5? The scenario here is that out of the blue the iPhone 4 displays, "sim card not installed". iTunes even displays this by the way. You can try a restore, but it doesn't fix the problem. Even a new sim wi

Adaptive Trivia

2011-10-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I just want to inform you that this game does not appear to work properly on the iPhone 3GS running iOS 5, yet it works fine on my iPod Touch 4G also running iOS 5. Here is what happens when you use it on the iPhone 3GS. 1. Double tap to start the app. 2. Double tap play now. 3. Dou

Re: Downloading iOS5 for specific devices

2011-10-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Here in the UK at least the only iPhone we can get is a GSM version. I think CDMA only exists in the US. On 24/10/2011 04:45, Esther wrote: Hi Lynne, Yes, it's possible to manually download iOS5 for specific devices. Jonathan Mosen posted a link to the iDownloadBlog pages on the date that ma

Re: Two iPhone 4 questions

2011-10-23 Thread chris hallsworth
hand corner. if you want to del all messages and if you have an imap account go in to the program on your mac and go to the folder and hit del and refresh. Now refresh on the mail app on the phone and the messages will be gone. On Oct 23, 2011, at 12:32 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. 1. How

Two iPhone 4 questions

2011-10-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. 1. How does one delete multiple messages at once in iOS 5. 2. How do you sync contacts from the iPhone to the pc? Thanks for any help. It will be greatly appreciated. Chat soon. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@

iTunes Wifi Sync

2011-10-23 Thread chris hallsworth
I finally got this to work on my iPod Touch. The key here is it *must* be plugged in, either via the computer or the electricity. I only have the computer option, and that's how I got it to work. For those who got it to work on battery, lucky you smiles. But this actually makes sense, because y

Re: Upgrading the IPhone to IOS5 and backups

2011-10-21 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes it is worth it. Almost all features in iOS 5 work on the iPhone 3GS except Siri which is only on the iPhone 4s. On 21/10/2011 04:37, michael wrote: Hi Chris I have not up graded to ios 5 yet i only have a iphone 3gs would it be worth up grading. I will not be getting rid of my iphone 3gs

Re: wireless N protocol on the iPhone 4s?

2011-10-21 Thread chris hallsworth
Try changing the channel to manual and the frequency to 13. On 21/10/2011 07:34, william lomas wrote: hi all, does the iPhone 4s I wonder, support the N wireless protocol? Or only a, b and g? My router at home supports the 5 ghz profile which I think is only reserved for the N standard of wirel

Re: iBackuper - your iPod assistant. Backup iPod, copy from iPod, copy to iPod

2011-10-20 Thread Chris G
It is for windows. On Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:57:46 +1100 Dane Trethowan wrote: > Hi! > > Has anyone tried this software? I received a Tweet about it a few minutes ago > and am now looking at the web page so I'm not sure whether its for Mac or > Windows, how accessible it is etc but it certainl

Re: haytell.

2011-10-20 Thread chris hallsworth
It's a walkie talkie for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad I mean. On 20/10/2011 17:47, Gordon Smith wrote: So what's this got to do with Mac or iPhone stuff? Gordon On 20 Oct 2011, at 17:42, chris hallsworth wrote: Heytell is a bit like a walkie talkie. <--- Mac Access At Mac A

Re: haytell.

2011-10-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Heytell is a bit like a walkie talkie. On 20/10/2011 17:17, Gordon Smith wrote: Ian What is this? Gordon On 20 Oct 2011, at 16:46, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi all a few of us just got haytell well i hav had it for a while but not used it much is there a limit to the recording time you get. <---

Re: Upgrading the IPhone to IOS5 and backups

2011-10-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Don't worry. iTunes backs up your phone before the update and restores it afterwards. On 20/10/2011 13:15, Yusuf wrote: Hi, So here is the first of my questions. I'm planning on updating my IPhone4 to the latest version of the operating system IOS5. I currently don't use ITunes very much as I f

Re: Personal Hotspot Creation

2011-10-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Then maybe this bolt on is added for you when you sign up to the contract. On 18/10/2011 19:37, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello Chris No, we've checked and you need a bolt-on. So I'm afraid that info is not correct. Lynne On 18 Oct 2011, at 19:06, chris hallsworth wr

Re: Personal Hotspot Creation

2011-10-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Well maybe things have changed from when you first got it, as I was told by a friend here on this list that all UK networks allows use of personal hotspot without incurring additional charges. Best of luck with your setup. On 18/10/2011 18:06, Gordon Smith wrote: Hello Chris O2. On 18 Oct

Re: Personal Hotspot Creation

2011-10-18 Thread chris hallsworth
What network is this? On 18/10/2011 13:55, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Bryan I'd rather use Bluetooth but I understand now having looked into it that the UK does not have free tethering on all networks after all. On ours, for example, you have to use a "bolt-on" to add tethering to your account.

Re: Personal Hotspot Creation

2011-10-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Do you have a personal hotspot item in the settings menu? I think this appears once personal hotspot is on from settings, general, network, personal hotspot. On 18/10/2011 13:26, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi OK, I think I turned this on but nothing is happening. When I plug in the computer with p

Re: Makin' Movies!

2011-10-18 Thread Chris Moore
Gordon, you can also record video within Photobooth On 17 Oct 2011, at 15:58, Gordon Smith wrote: > Hi again all > > Some time ago Lynne registered the full blown version of QuickTime Player so > that it became Quicktime Pro 7. I haven't had time to figure out how it > works until now and a f

Re: I love IOS 5

2011-10-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Lol I fell in love with my iPod Touch as well thanks to iOS 5. On 17/10/2011 22:40, Bryan Jones wrote: Yes, it's true. I've fallen in love with my iPhone 4 all over again! I really like the upgraded US English voice, the more verbose feedback when moving app icons, the fact that VO moves itsel

Re: Personal Hotspot Creation

2011-10-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Don't mean to be political here but why is it in the UK all network providers allow internet tethering whereas in the states they are not? On 17/10/2011 23:18, Lewis Crack wrote: Hi gordon. Awesome - you'll love it! :) Lewis On 17 Oct 2011, at 21:08, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Lewis Ma

Re: Personal Hotspot Creation

2011-10-17 Thread chris hallsworth
Great stuff. Right, that's it, I'm checking it out! Lol! On 17/10/2011 18:07, Lewis Crack wrote: Hi Chris. Yes, it works on all UK networks, especially if you are on contract with them as they enable internet Tethering for the iPhone. Regards. Lewis. On 17 Oct 2011, at 16:26, chris

Re: MobileGeo replacement?

2011-10-17 Thread chris hallsworth
I know what you mean about keeping things less than three years old at the very least. I will keep my Nokia N86 since I have only had it months, but will recycle my N70 and replace it with an iPhone since it's six years old and I've had my money's worth on it. On 17/10/2011 18:43, Caitlyn Furn

Re: Personal Hotspot Creation

2011-10-17 Thread chris hallsworth
Does anybody know if this works on the UK networks especially O2? I am going with them for an iPhone contract since they do it free on all tariffs and I have been with them for several years so can trust I won't have any difficulties or if I do they are only a free phone call away. Also most of

Re: Installing Lion

2011-10-17 Thread Chris G
Hi, Doesn't it matter how one is installing Lion? If one is using a DVD it would not take as long as another person that is installing from a download. Then it also might depend on how fast the connection is from your machine to the apple servers. Thanks Chris On Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:

Re: Registering iPhone

2011-10-16 Thread chris hallsworth
lomas wrote: i didn't have to register mine u just buy it and activate it all from the phone now On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:59 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Is it true that registering an iPhone is not accessible on the PC side? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply t

Registering iPhone

2011-10-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Is it true that registering an iPhone is not accessible on the PC side? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either the lis

iTunes wifi sync not working

2011-10-16 Thread chris hallsworth
I can confirm that iTunes wifi sync doesn't appear to be working on my touch. You all thought that you can do it without an external power source. So I did this, but the sync now button is dimmed. Of course since I don't have an iPhone yet I don't have any external power source apart from my co

Good news!

2011-10-16 Thread chris hallsworth
I am writing to let you know I am now going to get the iPhone on October 29 as part of a Christmas shopping spree. No, it is not part of Christmas shopping smiles; just I might as well get one while I am out Christmas shopping. So good news all around! Can't wait for a reliable phone with speec

Re: iPhone

2011-10-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Hey Lewis. Haha you got it second hand so things bound to break more likely so than brand new. Thanks for the heads up. On 15/10/2011 18:22, Lewis Crack wrote: Hey Chris! Yay! The iPHone is awesome! I love mine and have never regretted buying it since! Typical about my Mute Switch breaking

iPhone

2011-10-15 Thread chris hallsworth
I am just writing to let you know that I plan to get an iPhone next weekend. My six year old Nokia N70 works fine for the moment but want a more reliable phone especially for times when my family and friends need support, especially medical ones. Anyway just wanted to keep you in the loops. <-

Re: Papa Sanga

2011-10-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Thanks Lewis. I will await the news and buy it accordingly. On 15/10/2011 14:26, Lewis Crack wrote: Hey Chris. this is now confirmed, I tried it on my iPHone 3GS, and iPod Touch - all it does is make the most horrible distortion when the app is loaded. It's awful. This is on headphone

Re: siri in uk

2011-10-15 Thread chris hallsworth
You guys might as well be stuck with an iPhone 3GS or an iPhone 4. For those who have well stay right where you are. For those on the 4s yes it's a shame as it sounds like a scandal once again. We were all looking forward to this Siri only to be let down here in the UK at least. Don't know abou

Papa Sanga

2011-10-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Can anyone confirm that this app really does not work with iOS 5? I was hoping to test it for a friend, only to find out that it is a paid app. I don't mind this, however I don't want to waste money if the app doesn't work. Just my thoughts. Thanks in advance. <--- Mac Access At Mac

Re: games we can play with our friends.

2011-10-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Anyone tried Game Centre? On 14/10/2011 20:07, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi all does any one know of any accessable games that we can play on line with our friends on i o s. thanks very much Ian McNamara <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message t

Re: IOS5, I Messaging and Twitter

2011-10-14 Thread chris hallsworth
o, join me each Thursday from noon until three for the Eclectic Collection: a Celebration of Women In Music. Point your media player to: http://mojoradio.us/listen or www.mintfm.net On Oct 14, 2011, at 11:03 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: iMessaging works regardless of connection or location,

Re: IOS5, I Messaging and Twitter

2011-10-14 Thread chris hallsworth
iMessaging works regardless of connection or location, so long as devices running iOS 5 are involved. As for your second I must try the new Twitter integration. Will report back. I use South African English and she is awesome in terms of clarity. She sounds a bit like sarina, excuse spelling, o

Re: voices in iOS five

2011-10-14 Thread Chris Moore
start demanding the ability to choose what their PA should sound like. Chris On 14 Oct 2011, at 12:37, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: > Hi! > > As a reply to my own message, I already got this confirmed. It has not been > fixed as has been thought on the list, speaking of premium voices as >

Re: downloading premium voices.

2011-10-14 Thread Chris Moore
. It is even harder to tell the difference between M and N. Wish we could have Alex Chris On 14 Oct 2011, at 09:37, Dónal Fitzpatrick wrote: > Yes Nick that has been absolutely my experience, I'm glad to see you echoing > it. I've set the voice to the Australian one, I just

Re: iCloud versus MobileMe Web interface = Same old same old?

2011-10-13 Thread Chris Moore
their web apps accessible, so come on Apple. Chris On 14 Oct 2011, at 05:25, Zachary Kline wrote: > Hi Brian, > You're correct, I'm afraid. However, I'd argue that iCloud doesn't require > the web interface at all, it can be controlled entirely from your iOS

Re: downloading premium voices.

2011-10-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes and change the default voice in International Settings. On 13/10/2011 21:20, Dónal Fitzpatrick wrote: Hi All, Ok so if I've got this right, as soon as I plug my i-device into an AC power outlet and assuming it's on a WIFI network, I'm going to get a premium voice. As I may have mentioned

Re: My iMessage contact

2011-10-13 Thread chris hallsworth
to my cel: doug@me.com - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: Re: My iMessage contact Awesome Lewis, let's get chatting! Lol! On 13/10/2011 16:29, Lewis Crack w

Suggestion: skipping wifi setup during setup

2011-10-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Is it a good idea to suggest to Apple to allow one to skip the wifi setup during setup of the iDevice? I mean, what if they want to use wifi later or they are in an area with no wifi coverage? I discovered to my horror that the next button is dimmed unless I join a wifi network. This

Re: My iMessage contact

2011-10-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Awesome Lewis, let's get chatting! Lol! On 13/10/2011 16:29, Lewis Crack wrote: Hey. Yes, iMessage is awesome! It's very fast and one gets the messages instantly. It's a bit like IM> Chris, I will add you to my contacts as I will be using iMessage on my iPod touch and

Re: voices in iOS five

2011-10-13 Thread Chris Moore
Daniel is awful, bud it could be worse, he could have a smoggy accent :p On 13 Oct 2011, at 14:55, Geoff Waaler wrote: > Hi Lynne, > > To add language to the main rotor, you would go to settings -> accessibility > -> voiceover -> language Rotor and select more than one option. BTW, Daniel > d

iOS 5

2011-10-12 Thread chris hallsworth
It is now installed on my iPod Touch. I'm quite impressed so far. Everything went well from the download, which now took 15 minutes, to the restoration of the backup. I was even able to finish setting it up because VoiceOver came on automatically. Personally Daniel is ok, not sluggish at all, e

iOS 5

2011-10-12 Thread chris hallsworth
I have quit the download since I need to go to bed shortly for an early start tomorrow. I will resume when I am home. Ar well. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages poste

iOS 5

2011-10-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Downloading now as I speak. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive:

Re: icloud

2011-10-11 Thread chris hallsworth
iCloud as far as I understand it allows you to back up your settings and data so you can restore it either to the same or another device. On 11/10/2011 22:16, william lomas wrote: hi is iCloud only for iTunes purchases or is it for my whole music library? don't uqite understand it <--- Mac Acc

Re: Whats App

2011-10-09 Thread chris hallsworth
h and iPhone what the point? just buy the one device they all expensive, anyway On Oct 9, 2011, at 7:13 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Lol just discovered it's not compatible with my iPod according to their FAQ! This is the first time I have seen that an app only works for the iPhone. It wil

Re: Whats App

2011-10-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Lol just discovered it's not compatible with my iPod according to their FAQ! This is the first time I have seen that an app only works for the iPhone. It will still be useful though for when I get an iPhone. So all is not lost. On 09/10/2011 17:43, chris hallsworth wrote: Lol very true

Re: Whats App

2011-10-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Lol very true. On 09/10/2011 16:44, william lomas wrote: why not just download it straight on the iPod lol save yourself the trouble On Oct 9, 2011, at 4:27 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: I purchased and downloaded this earlier from my computer. I have iTunes set up so that any apps or books I

Re: Help with Facebook for iPhone

2011-10-09 Thread chris hallsworth
...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 9:10 AM Subject: Help with Facebook for iPhone Hello all. Please can you help? I have an iPod Touch 4G and I use the official app fro

Whats App

2011-10-09 Thread chris hallsworth
I purchased and downloaded this earlier from my computer. I have iTunes set up so that any apps or books I download to my computer will be automatically downloaded to my iPod Touch 4G. The querk here is that Whats App didn't download to my iPod. What's going on please? Thanks! <--- Mac Access A

iPhone and the hearing impaired

2011-10-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Please can I ask, what can the iPhone offer for hearing impaired people? I know VoiceOver for example supports a variety of bluetooth Braille displays, but how about things like audio quality and volume? What about the vibration. Thanks! I am hearing impaired myself and I manage the iPod Touch

Re: is the iPhone 4s worth it?

2011-10-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Lol don't think sighted people can believe we can use an iDevice in the first place. On 08/10/2011 17:50, Sarah Alawami wrote: I think wiht th faces detection and I'm not sure how that owuld work with vo if at all but if it did that would make it a bit easier to snap pics.I have a few on my

Re: is the iPhone 4s worth it?

2011-10-08 Thread chris hallsworth
It is worth it because as far as I am concerned why should a blind person be excluded from taking photos or recording video. Just some thoughts. On 08/10/2011 17:18, william lomas wrote: hope we do in general get a good OCR program though otherwise how can a camera ne worth it for blind users

Question about restoring iPod

2011-10-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Should I wish to restore my iPod for some reason, will I get VoiceOver back automatically or do I have to go through the configure universal access dialogue in iTunes? What about if I reset my iPod from the settings, general, reset feature? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To

Re: iCloud and privacy

2011-10-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Lol that's what I do anyway. Yes the music match sounds interesting. On 08/10/2011 10:33, william lomas wrote: wonder how the music features work though is it lunched yet? well memorize your card details that safest option On Oct 8, 2011, at 10:25 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: I am thi

iCloud and privacy

2011-10-08 Thread chris hallsworth
I am thinking that iCloud may have an issue for some people for privacy. Is it likely we are forced to use iCloud or can we opt out at all? I'm ok about it since I wouldn't back up my debit card etc. Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your m

Siri not coming to iPhone 4 or 3gs

2011-10-08 Thread chris hallsworth
http://tech-reviews.co.uk/news/siri-not-coming-to-iphone-4-or-iphone-3gs/ <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own

iPhone 4s: even unlocked, you won't be network swapping this phone

2011-10-08 Thread chris hallsworth
http://daggle.com/iphone-4s-unlocked-network-swapping-phone-2721#.To-Leka2FZc.twitter <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either th

What you can say to Siri

2011-10-07 Thread chris hallsworth
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/10/05/iphone-4s-what-can-you-say-to-siri/ <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedica

30 Best iOS 5 Features

2011-10-07 Thread chris hallsworth
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2011/10/30-of-the-best-ios-5-features.html <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own de

Question about wifi on the iPhone

2011-10-07 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. This is for investigation only. Please can I ask, why would one wifi connection successfully join with the iPhone but not another? When the other one fails to join, you get "alert! unable to join network", substituting network with the actual SSID. When I first got my iPod Touch, I h

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