Re: Seeking some Advice on the Best Apps for Tasks and Reminders

2013-05-02 Thread RobH!
I think Siri does the simplest task with reminders, other things too; but for the most part, ask, and it shall be done. Doesn't help on the PC mind, but remains the simplest approach on the iDevice itself. - Original Message - From: "Catherine Mahony" To: Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013

Re: Seeking some Advice on the Best Apps for Tasks and Reminders

2013-05-02 Thread RobH!
<> Fascinated by this, give me an example, as this sounds like more than I ever thought it could do. Taa, R. - Original Message - From: "Lauren Simmons" To: Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 5:13 AM Subject: Re: Seeking some Advice on the Best Apps for Tasks and Reminders Maybe some

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-02 Thread Neil Barnfather - TalkNav
Yes, I've been having a variety of friends and family help me using Face Time now for quite a few years, it is very easy and can sometimes resolve problems very quickly indeed. Regards, Neil Barnfather Talks List Administrator Twitter @neilbarnfather TalkNav is a Nuance, Code Factory and Se

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-02 Thread Neil Barnfather - TalkNav
I suppose, the cross connected idea, which would require very little development here would be to have a web-site of volunteers… they all sign into Face Time using a designated e-mail address, this would be a universal address that they all would use. They could sign in and out dependant on the

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-02 Thread Neil Barnfather - TalkNav
Ricardo, That's the nice thing about my alternative suggestion, no-one gives up their Anonymity, as they would have the benefit of signing in with a separate Apple ID for the purpose. Regards, Neil Barnfather Talks List Administrator Twitter @neilbarnfather TalkNav is a Nuance, Code Factor

another app i stumbled across.

2013-05-02 Thread Maria & Joe Chapman
HI. another app I stumbled across is called fan fiction. There are lots of categories for movies and books etc. I was able to double tap on a story and get vo to read continuously. The only thing I couldn't figure out was how to back out of the story. I Had to remove it from the app switche

RE: how to integrate gmail with phone/contacts on ios?

2013-05-02 Thread Sandy Finley
I just recently discovered this because I have an Exchange e-mail account on my phone for my work e-mail but, as you said, cannot get the exchange to work with my Gmail address. Do you know what email clients support exchange? Itmight be worth changing email addresses to have that convenience! -

Re: Facebook app, main menu not showing

2013-05-02 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hi, The main menu button is visible alright, but when i double tap it, i get the sound as if the screen has changed, but still the news feed is visible the only thing that has happened is that now, i can't flick anywhere, because i get the sound that indicates nothing is there. Closing the app i

Off topic

2013-05-02 Thread chandan mokashi
Hi all, Please forgive me as this is off topic. I wish to get some information regarding the Kindle devices. I no nothing about using them. I wish to no whether we can use them, and how to turn on any accessibliti if any. I request any of u who has the device to get back to me off list. Thank you v

Re: Facebook app, main menu not showing

2013-05-02 Thread Joney
Sounds like your app acting up. The only time I haven't been able to get into a different spot, is when I tap on notifications, it's Dan refuses to give me a main menu or newsfeed spot and tell I press on one of the notifications. Joney On May 2, 2013, at 6:05 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > Hi,

user guide for Dragon Dictation?

2013-05-02 Thread Dan Beaver GMail
Hi, I am trying to start using Dragon dictation. I installed it and can bring it up but can't figure how to do anything other than supposedly dictating something. I have searched the internet for a user guide or instructions but can't even find that? Does anyone know where to find such info?

Re: app I came across

2013-05-02 Thread Donna
Hi Here is the link to ebooksbuffet developer weber books. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ebook-buffet-daily-menu-free/id547436224?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ebook-buffet-daily-menu-free/id547436224?mt=8 I too, found the app to be fully accessible. And think that this app will help

vo starter

2013-05-02 Thread Ann Byrne
What is the name I need to use to find Vo Starter in the ap store? On my iPad I searched for 'vo', and got nothing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegro

iPhone or iPad

2013-05-02 Thread Ann Byrne
Apparently some of the aps I want are available for iPhone but not iPad. How do I get to the place on the iPad in the ap store where I can choose iPhone or iPad? sometimes it's there and sometimes not. Vo tutorial was available only for iPhone, but works fine on the iPad. I wanted vo starte

Can I have more than one e-mail account on an iDevice?

2013-05-02 Thread Ann Byrne
Two friends are jointly purchasing an iPad. can each of them have an e-mail account, or do they have to share? thanks, Ann -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@g

RE: vo starter

2013-05-02 Thread Thom
look up looktel. L o o k t e l. It should come up with the looktel voice over tutorial. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 7:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: vo starter What i

Finding The Temperature with Farenheight

2013-05-02 Thread Wren Langley
Hi all and tyhanks for the help. My understanding is that the temperature is supposeed to show up on the home screen with this app. How do I get it to do that? If anyone has any more tips with tis app I would be grateful. GOD BLESS, Wren -- You received this message because you are subscribe

WX Alert USA

2013-05-02 Thread Wren Langley
Hi all and thanks once more for the help. When I got this app I thought that if I turned the phone to land scape I could hear a more detailed forecast including sunrise and sunset. I can’t seem to get it to do that. Could some one please help. If anyone has any other suggestions for getting the

Re: vo starter

2013-05-02 Thread David Chittenden
Search for looktel David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 02/05/2013, at 23:12, Ann Byrne wrote: > What is the name I need to use to find Vo Starter in the ap store? On my > iPad I searched for 'vo', and got nothing. > -- > Y

RE: Finding The Temperature with Farenheight

2013-05-02 Thread Thom
With this app, it will show the temperature on it's icon. It will say farenheight. 23 new items. So for that it would be 23 degrees. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wren Langley Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 7:46 AM To: viphon

Re: iPhone or iPad

2013-05-02 Thread David Chittenden
Sorry, search for VO starter David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 02/05/2013, at 23:14, Ann Byrne wrote: > Apparently some of the aps I want are available for iPhone but not iPad. How > do I get to the place on the iPad in th

Re: Can I have more than one e-mail account on an iDevice?

2013-05-02 Thread David Chittenden
You can have multiple email accounts. I have three currently. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 02/05/2013, at 23:25, Ann Byrne wrote: > Two friends are jointly purchasing an iPad. can each of them have an e-mail > accoun

Re: vo starter

2013-05-02 Thread Fred Olver
I believe you are wanting Vo Starter. Fred Olver - Original Message - From: "Ann Byrne" To: Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 6:12 AM Subject: vo starter What is the name I need to use to find Vo Starter in the ap store? On my iPad I searched for 'vo', and got nothing. -- You received

Kindle App: Easily Determining Page Number

2013-05-02 Thread Craig Werner
Greetings to the list. Is there a way to determine what page one is reading without going to the menu of the Kindle App? I notice page numbers don't appear to be displayed in the Table of Contents. I haven't looked at many books in my library. Perhaps this function is not available for all book

Re: iPhone or iPad

2013-05-02 Thread Ann Byrne
I get 'no search results' when I search for vo starter. I found Vo tutorial by somehow invoking the iPhone search rather than iPad, but I can't figure out how I did that. At 06:54 AM 5/2/2013, you wrote: Sorry, search for VO starter David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mo

Siri opening apps

2013-05-02 Thread Ann Byrne
I can tell Siri to open most apps without a problem. "Open notes" works fine. "open settings, general, voiceover" does what I want. Can Siri take me back to the home page, or open the app switcher? My student has very limited hand movement, and the more words she can use, the better. Than

Amazon question

2013-05-02 Thread Shane clark
Hello, I just downloaded the Amazon app to my for S, and was wondering from the blind community, is it best to search for things on Amazon via there website, or is the app just as good or better? I seen just in a brief look over, voiceOver says a lot of button, button, button, but other things l

Kindle question

2013-05-02 Thread Shane clark
Hello, With the recent accessibility improvements to Kindle, I've got a quick question. I'm used to iBooks where you can search for books within the app. With Kindle, do you go to Amazons site, and from there, where do you search? Or does Amazon have a special dedicated site for searching for bo

using Chrome?

2013-05-02 Thread Chris Hill
Is there any benefit over safari? On 5/1/2013 09:33, Christopher Chaltain wrote: You can't change the default browser in IOS, unless you can do this by jail breaking. VO can work with other browsers though.. I use it with Google Chrome frequently. On 04/29/2013 02:41 PM, Chris Hill wrote: I'

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-02 Thread Regina Alvarado
Since weather has come up again, I use weather radio, but I want an app that not only gives local tempps and humidity but I also would like an app that gives me the pollen count. Any thoughts? If weather radio does this, how do I get to it? Reggie and Allegra, my little pill On May 1, 2013, at

labeling buttons in ios 613!!!

2013-05-02 Thread Anthony Vece
Hi Everyone; I am using IOS 613. I have the Sirius XM app. I am trying to label the unlabeled buttons to no avail. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance. Anthony Susan & Anthony Vece 58 Kerry Lynn CT. Williamstown, NJ. 08094-3147 Susan's Cell: (856) 885-1731 Anthony'

Re: recent issues connecting to the iTunes store

2013-05-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
You need to reset your phone. Press and hold both the power button and the home key for 10 seconds and release both. Your iPhone will come up again talking. Then try to update your apps. They should now update correctly. Let us know how you make out with it so that others can use this remed

Amazon app question again

2013-05-02 Thread Shane clark
Hi, On the app for the phone, there is a button that let's you search by categories like electronics, automotive, etc. well I can't seem to find this on the iPad. Is this available? Thnks. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Gro

RE: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-02 Thread Alan Lemly
Dan, I'm having difficulty locating the Define dictionary app you posted about after searching with Google on my computer and in the Apps Store on my iPhone. Could you please provide the developer name of this app? Thanks. Alan Lemly -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: iBooks changing pages help

2013-05-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
Have you tried flicking up or down along the left or the right side of the screen? See if that works for you. It took me about 2 days of messing around with it before i stumbled across it. That's what I get for not reading the instructions! Hopefully that will save you more time then I got!

Re: Help with Holiday dinnar

2013-05-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
Those kinds of apps use pictures instead of text like many magazines do. Even though text may be present, there are color illustrations as well. I bought a subscription to Motor Home magazine that looked accessible. It was as far as reading the list of articles was concerned. The sad part wa

Re: Can Talking Goggles read a glucose pump?

2013-05-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
I would guess it would be really tough. We have one of those new washers and driers with a digital display which shows the remaining time to completion. The units have sensors inside that determine the amount of moisture and adjust the washing machine spin cycle or the dryer's dry time as show

Re: Spell a persons email address

2013-05-02 Thread Simon Wong
I got it to the character mode, but I cannot get it to spell the address. Sent from my iPhone On 2013-04-29, at 9:38 PM, "Alan Paganelli" wrote: > If you have characters selected in the rotor, you can select characters from > the rotor by twisting the radio button once. Each time you make th

Kindle App

2013-05-02 Thread Stacey Robinson
I don't have an amazon account. How would I go about getting one to take advantage of this app? Stacey -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To po

Re: Facebook update

2013-05-02 Thread Simon Wong
Do I need to enter my I'd when using iTunes? Sent from my iPhone On 2013-05-01, at 10:33 AM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > Hi, > > anytime an app has an update, you can update it either on your phone or > through iTunes. On the phone, open the App Store, choose the Update tab on > the far righ

Re: Facebook update

2013-05-02 Thread Simon Wong
Well I went into the iTunes in the aps section there was no Check for updates, no names for the aps either, just numbers 1,2,3, Sent from my iPhone On 2013-05-01, at 11:17 AM, Ron Pelletier wrote: > Hi Simon, > > When there is an update for an app, you will find out by going to the app > stor

Re: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
There are many dictionary apps. Most let you try before you buy. The old favorites like Webster's and Miriam what ever her last name is, Then there are on line dictionaries as well. All seem to be accessible as far as the looking up goes. Some also let you view video clips of forum words so

Re: Fwd: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Chris Hill
Sounds much better than the kindle for pc. One thing to be aware of, though, with any kindle book is that it may not be very readable. I've had one that was apparently images for the sighted and very badly ocr'ed text for searching and for the blind to read. The good news is that I got my mo

RE: Dragon Dictation along with a user guide?

2013-05-02 Thread Mary Ellen Sanchez
Hi does anyone know where I can find dragon dictation along with a user guide?? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Beaver GMail Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 5:49 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: user guide for Dragon Dictation? Hi,

Re: Fwd: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Russ Kiehne
Did you try it? I did and it works great. -Original Message- From: Rick Alfaro Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 11:00 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fwd: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps FYI, amazing news, totally unexpected. Best, Ri

Re: Kindle App

2013-05-02 Thread Craig Werner
Stacey, just go to the Amazon Web site http://www.amazon.com and sign up. I believe there is a "sign up" or"sign in" link orbutton. Unless things have changed since the time I created my account, the registration process is simple. You will have to go to the paymet settings under "My Account"

Siri opening apps

2013-05-02 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi all. This message below was written by Anne Byrne, a list member, but it was posted from within the dice world thread and so might not be seen by people skipping that thread. So, here I start a new thread in the hopes that someone has an answer for her. Thanks. I can tell Siri to open mos

Moderator note about thread hijacking - Was Re: vo starter - Was a way to carry an iPhone 4S

2013-05-02 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi all, this is just a friendly reminder to not hijack threads. Remember that if you hijack a thread it means that there is a good chance that someone will miss your valuable question to the list. So, if you really want the most exposure out there for your question, start a new message with it,

Moderator's note about subject lines - Was Re: another app i stumbled across.

2013-05-02 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hello. I for one really appreciate the apps you are sharing with the list. This makes the awareness of such apps even better for everyone. One suggestion I have though is to make the subject line a bit more descriptive. For example, this app you mention is called Fan Fiction. So, maybe you coul

Re: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-02 Thread Dan Beaver GMail
Hi, Sure, it is called D e f i n e and it is produced by Kepler Sticka-Jones. I hope this helps. Dan Beaver From: Alan Lemly Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Accessible Dictionaries Dan, I'm having difficulty locating the Define dictionary ap

Re: Can I have more than one e-mail account on an iDevice?

2013-05-02 Thread Jane
I have three or four accounts on one device. See? I have so many I forget. It keeps them al straight and it works very well. Jane On May 2, 2013, at 7:25 AM, Ann Byrne wrote: > Two friends are jointly purchasing an iPad. can each of them have an e-mail > account, or do they have to share? >

Re: Best weather app in the US

2013-05-02 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Your points make perfect sense. I've had the same problems and yes it's very slow at updating unless you actually open the app. So I think I will take the plunge today. On 5/1/13, Regina Alvarado wrote: > Since weather has come up again, I use weather radio, but I want an app that > not only give

Moderator's note for early may, please read

2013-05-02 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi all. Just to let you know, I've been extremely busy these last 7 or 8 days. So, I've gotten a bit behind on list management. For the most part this list can manage itself, so that's a good thing. Below are just a few reminders and suggestions on making this list an even more fun place to be

Re: Help with Holiday dinnar

2013-05-02 Thread chandan mokashi
Thanks a lot for this. Regards, Chandan-2013, at 6:35 PM, Alan Paganelli wrote: Those kinds of apps use pictures instead of text like many magazines do. Even though text may be present, there are color illustrations as well. I bought a subscription to Motor Home magazine that looked accessible

Re: Kindle App

2013-05-02 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi, I don't believe you can buy any books for this app unless you have an Amazon account nt. It's free to get one. So, why not? -- Raul A. Gallegos I can't live without y?o?u?. TEA. Bazinga! - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/1/2013 11:42 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote: I don

Re: downloading kindle books to IPhone?

2013-05-02 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi, sorry but the misspelling of Kindle was bothering me, so i changed the subject name to better reflect the thread in case of searches. -- Raul A. Gallegos I don't drink coffee. When I moved to California, I promised my mother that I wouldn't start doing drugs. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and F

Re: Kindle App Question

2013-05-02 Thread Russ Kiehne
I have a Kindle keyboard and I can access the books by accessing the documents folder on it. I installed the Kindle app yesterday and I'm very happy with it. -Original Message- From: John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 6:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ki

Re: Fwd: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Rick Alfaro
Yes, I have a huge library of Kindle books I've gotten for free and so far the app is terrific. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/2/2013 9:10 AM, Russ Kiehne wrote: Did you try it? I did and it works great. -Original Message- From: Rick Alfaro Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 11:00 AM To: vipho

Re: Can I have more than one e-mail account on an iDevice?

2013-05-02 Thread Beverly
Yes you can! Beverly Hunter Senior Manager Lightyear Wireless www.bhmarketinggroup.com Phone: 770-892-8184 Email: bhmarketinggr...@lightyearwireless.com Skype: blackpearl1953 - Original Message - From: "Ann Byrne" To: Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 7:25 AM Subject: Can I have more th

Re: Amazon question

2013-05-02 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, The website. I say this because, you can't buy Kindle books directly from the Amazon app. You have to save it to a wish list and buy from the site anyway so, might as well cut out the middle man. :) hth Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.

RE: Seeking some Advice on the Best Apps for Tasks and Reminders

2013-05-02 Thread Jennie Facer
I loved the app called alarmed. There is an ED at the end of alarm. You will find that this app has tons of ways to remind you. The extras package unlocks sounds and super day minders. Jenn From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Mahony Sent:

Re: Amazon question

2013-05-02 Thread Wayne Merritt
I've used the Amazon app before and have no trouble in buying things from there. I don't see myself getting a Kindle book though since i prefer spoken books like from Audible and the BARD service. To each their own though. I haven't noticed too many unlabeled buttons in the Amazon app, but I spend

Re: Moderator's note for early may, please read

2013-05-02 Thread Sarah Clark
Can you give us the email address for subscribing to the digest format? I think there are 2 digests, so I'm thinking of the abbreviated one. But if both digests have one, others might like to see both. Thanks, Sarah - Original Message - From: "Raul A. Gallegos" To: "ViPhone List" Se

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Russ Kiehne
I'm wondering if this app will read books in the mobi format? I have a number of them on my Kindle Keyboard. -Original Message- From: Rick Alfaro Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 7:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fwd: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle

Re: Amazon question

2013-05-02 Thread Russ Kiehne
The thing is, NLS and Audible don't have near the number of books that the Kindle store has. -Original Message- From: Wayne Merritt Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 8:05 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Amazon question I've used the Amazon app before and have no trouble in buy

RE: Typing Delay When Typing Newly Composed Text Messages

2013-05-02 Thread DJ
Eddie, Have you seen to it that you don't have too many apps open in the background? Also, have you reset or rebooted your phone lately? That usually helps many people. DJ _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eddie Salcido Sent: Thursday,

RE: Spell a persons email address

2013-05-02 Thread DJ
Flick straight down with one finger. If you don't hear it try flicking up. You might be at the end of the address. Flicking down moves you forward and flicking up moves you backward. DJ _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Simon Wong Sent: We

Re: Amazon question

2013-05-02 Thread Wayne Merritt
True, but I prefer human narrated or read books to ones that VoiceOver has to read. To each their own though. Regards, Wayne Merritt On 5/2/13, Russ Kiehne wrote: > The thing is, NLS and Audible don't have near the number of books that the > Kindle store has. > > -Original Message- > Fro

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Jane
It does. I added one to iTunes and opened it and it read just fine. It doesnt' remember your place, though--at least, I don't think it does. Jane On May 2, 2013, at 11:11 AM, "Russ Kiehne" wrote: > I'm wondering if this app will read books in the mobi format? I have a > number of them on

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Russ Kiehne
Do you use the Automatically Add to iTunes folder to add these books to itunes? -Original Message- From: Jane Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 8:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps It does. I added one to

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-02 Thread Søren Jensen
Hi Neil. Thank you very much for your thought. Great idea, but I don't know if Apple would allow sharing Apple IDs in that way. Best regards: Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ Den 02/05/2013 kl. 10.41 skrev Neil Barnfather - TalkNav : > I su

RE: Spell a persons email address

2013-05-02 Thread Ron Pelletier
Simon, If you have it in character mode, just flick down and it will move character by character. Ron & Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Simon Wong Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 9:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Spe

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-02 Thread Søren Jensen
Hi. Thank you very much for your comments. We want video calls instead just taking a picture. Realtime video makes a big difference, just like FaceTime. Best regards: Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ Den 02/05/2013 kl. 02.13 skrev Nimit Ka

How do I keep a permanent copy of the books I download to the iPhone

2013-05-02 Thread Neal Ewers
Hi, If I download a book directly to my iPhone, is there any way I can keep it permanently. If I delete if from the phone, it will likely delete it from iTunes assuming I have synced it. Am I better off downloading books directly to my computer where I can place the ones I have read in a particular

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-02 Thread Søren Jensen
Yes I have used Facetime for that. Best regards: Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ Den 01/05/2013 kl. 02.51 skrev Lelia Struve : > Has anyone actually use an app to tell them the expiration date on a gallon > or carton of milk? If so what ap

RE: iPhone or iPad

2013-05-02 Thread DJ
Ann, Once I'm in the Search field, I can usually flick left to find the buttons for iPhone and iPad. VO indicates which of these buttons is selected. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Thursday, May 02, 20

For jailbreakers.. Replace Siri with Google now

2013-05-02 Thread Mike
Hi If your familiar with the Google search app then you know about the Google version of Siri. If you don't then imagine the same thing only a little faster. The only problem is that you have to use it from the app. Ath least until you jailbreak. This will work on the iPhone 4 and probably th

Re: BeMyEyes: A ground braking product I'm a part of

2013-05-02 Thread Søren Jensen
Hi. So where do you find an app where you can do the following: Get the interface in other language than english Connect to a network and see who's online, ready to help, speaks your language which might not be english and do it all in a video call? Vizwiz can't do that, this app is only in engli

table of contents not available in Kindle books

2013-05-02 Thread Mary Otten
I've looked in a few of my Kindle books, and in the go to menu, table of contents is always preceded by not available for this title. That really cuts down on efficiency of navigation for nonfiction titles. I wonder if I'm just finding flukes that don't happen to have the t o c. Or is this typic

Has anyone tried the Numbers app Produced by Apple?

2013-05-02 Thread Carol Pearson
I know this app is available across the I devices, as well as being available for the Mac. I am specifically wanted to know of any experience, positive or negative, that people have had with the app on the I devices. Carol P Sent from my iPhone using BrailleTouch -- You received this message b

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Jane
Nope. You find your device in iTunes. Hit the apps radio button. Go to File Sharing and arrow down to Kindle. Then go to the Add button. Click on that, and the usual dialog will open up. Find the file or files you want to add, and they will be added to the Kindle app somehow. Then you just sync

Re: Accessible Dictionaries

2013-05-02 Thread Traci
I like word web dictionary. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wordweb-dictionary/id309627313?mt=8 On May 2, 2013, at 6:27 AM, "Dan Beaver GMail" wrote: > Hi, > > Sure, it is called D e f i n e and it is produced by Kepler Sticka-Jones. > > I hope this helps. > > Dan Beaver > > From: Alan Le

RE: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Thom
Hi Russ, I put a mobi file in dropbox, and, going through the dropbox app on my phone, was able to export it to the kindle app. HTH, Thom -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 11:11 AM To:

Re: Amazon question

2013-05-02 Thread Chuck Dean
I like the Amazon app for buying things other then Kindle books.,,and I buy a lot from Amazon. For buying Kindle books go to: www. amazon.com/kindlemobilestore Chuck -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, vis

Re: [vi-kindle] New Accessibility Features to Free Kindle Reading iOS Apps

2013-05-02 Thread Jane
Oooh! Thanks for that tip! I forgot about that trick. Jane On May 2, 2013, at 12:45 PM, "Thom" wrote: > Hi Russ, > I put a mobi file in dropbox, and, going through the dropbox app on my > phone, was able to export it to the kindle app. > > HTH, > Thom > > -Original Message- > From:

Re: Moderator's note for early may, please read

2013-05-02 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi Sarah, unfortunately there is no email address to do this. You will have to go to the link at the bottom of each message to the list and change your settings that way. If you have trouble with this, I'd be happy to make this change for you. Just drop me a note and I'll do what I can. Cheer

Jailbreak iTouch 4th gen

2013-05-02 Thread Traci
Hi all, I've been interested in jailbreaking my iTouch 4th gen for a while. I've been googling and reading list archives to try to learn more, but I'd like to be pointed to more resources. Are there any podcasts going step by step? Are there websites listing accessible JB apps? Websites listin

Re: Spell a persons email address

2013-05-02 Thread Christopher Chaltain
You may also need to be on the email address before reading character by character. For example, I haven't found reading character by character to jump from a label into the edit field. On 05/02/2013 10:45 AM, Ron Pelletier wrote: Simon, If you have it in character mode, just flick down and i

Re: how to integrate gmail with phone/contacts on ios?

2013-05-02 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Unfortunately, I don't understand your question. Most email clients are going to support Exchange, such as the built in email client on the iPhone. What's not being supported here is that Google will no longer allow newer email addresses to use their Exchange servers, so to sync your Gmail, you

Re: Facebook update

2013-05-02 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Ron is directing you to the App Store app on your iPhone and not iTunes. The Update tab in the App Store app is also how I check for and download updates to my iPhone. I assume it can be done in Itunes on my PC, but I've never done it this way myself. On 05/01/2013 12:44 PM, Simon Wong wrote:

Re: using Chrome?

2013-05-02 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I started using it when I had a problem in Safari where double tapping an item would actually activate another item, something other than the link or button I had just swiped to in VO. I didn't have this problem in Chrome. I think Chrome is a bit faster than Safari, but that's just anecdotal. I

Re: Can I have more than one e-mail account on an iDevice?

2013-05-02 Thread Bill Gallik
The short answer is "YES!" Holland's Boy, Bill - "Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone." - Pablo Ruiz y Picasso, 20th Century Artist (1881 - 1973) -Original Message- From: Ann Byrne Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 6:25 AM To: viph

Re: Can I have more than one e-mail account on an iDevice?

2013-05-02 Thread Bill Gallik
My first reply was a quite terse "YES." What I don't know is how different users would configure the mail client so that each would have access to his/her accounts only. In other words, I know you can have multiple e-mail accounts, but how to go about separating access to them in the mail clie

IPhone 5 software update available.

2013-05-02 Thread Srikanth Kanuri
Dear all, apple released another update to iphone five users. Ios 6.1.4 is now airing. Sent from Srikanth's iPhone 5 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegr

British Gas MyHome

2013-05-02 Thread Tony
Hi This week, British Gas released an update to their iOS MyHome application, which facilitates control of their remote heating control (RHC), and their range of safe and secure products. The safe and secure range I haven't tried, but the latest update means that the remote heating control

Re: Has anyone tried the Numbers app Produced by Apple?

2013-05-02 Thread Denny Schwab
It is pretty much useless on the I-devices. When you go into a spreadsheet it does not let you navigate the table. It also puts up a pop-up dialog box anytime you touch an area of the table, which makes even reading by just touching certain areas impossible. I have sent Apple an email on this an

Sonos Users

2013-05-02 Thread Neil Barnfather - TalkNav
All, Any of you using Sonos? Either on an iOS device or indeed, if you know someone who is using it on Android… Please will you off list privately come back to me with your setup and details… By this, I mean what Sonos equipment you have and how long you have had it, your name, e-mail address

Changing Voices on the iPhone

2013-05-02 Thread Adrienne Asch
I am interested in reading Kindle and Nook books with a male voice if possible. Is there any way to change the voice when VoiceOver is on to a male voice? I see that I can use Siri with a male voice, but only when VoiceOver is turned off (not very helpful). I have an iPhone 4S. Also, does an

Re: British Gas MyHome

2013-05-02 Thread KK2006
Wow, wish there was something like this available in the US! smiles Glad it's working for you!:) Kindly, Kayla K - Original Message - From: Tony To: access...@freelists.org ; viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 2:05 PM Subject: British Gas MyHome Hi

Re: British Gas MyHome

2013-05-02 Thread Neil Barnfather - TalkNav
This is very exciting news, is there a specific phone number etc that one would phone to find out more about this range of products, I have none but do have service with BG. I would love to be able to control my system like that. Regards, Neil Barnfather Talks List Administrator Twitter @ne

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