RE: ICloud Account

2014-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Thanks, not sure what you mena about it being my second Apple i.d. this is the only i.d. that I have, the phone didn't come with one and I am on pay as you go, no contract. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: 24 June 2014 23:04 To: viph

hiding all posts from a user

2014-06-24 Thread don bishop
Regarding my message about hiding all posts froma particular, would this be the same as blocking a user? Or, is there a difference? Don -- 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 q

RE: hiding all posts from a user

2014-06-24 Thread Jim Portillo
I also need to know this, and the sooner the better. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of don bishop Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: hiding all posts from a user Hi all, Some time a

hiding all posts from a user

2014-06-24 Thread don bishop
Hi all, Some time ago I was able to hide posts from a user in my newsfeed while not unfriending the person. With the latest update to the facebook app, I can't seem to hide a friend's posts. Does anyone know how to do this with the latest iphone app? Thanks, don -- The following informat

question about geting tracks from mac itunes to phone

2014-06-24 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
Hello everyone! I'm trying to add tracks from latest version of itunes on my mac to the ifhone. The option of manually manneging music and videos is unchecked and I cannot activate it since I don't want to sync the phone with this library. can anyone tell me a way to get speciffic tracks on the

RE: New Hangouts update

2014-06-24 Thread Cristóbal
Making calls and such is nice and easy now. Really good since I'm a heavy Google Voice user and can go back to bypassing the cell phone as with TalkATone. I didn't even bother playing with the mood and status stuff since it was the telephone call making aspect that interested me, but still, good to

Re: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Andy Baracco
I think it was $15 when I first bought it. Andy From: Lynda Ingraham Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes Hi, I’m not complaining about the cost of the app. I simply said I don’t remember payi

Words with friends

2014-06-24 Thread kathiemarburger via VIPhone
To start dictation to figure double tap unfinished where do you go to find it accessible version for the blind for words with friends thank you and also where do you go to find the exceptional version for BlindSquare I supposedly lost it thanks Sent from my iPhone -- The following informatio

Re: iTunes help needed

2014-06-24 Thread Lori Dent
Hi Mark and all, Your welcome. I didn't mine answering yourquestions and I thank everyone who were trying to help me out. I really do appreciate it. I actually have someone from this list who will try to help me out tomorrow in trying to get this issue resolved. I will keep all suggestions

Re: New Hangouts update

2014-06-24 Thread paras shah
The only issues I have is setting a status and setting a mood. Besides that, very accessible. On 6/24/14, Cristóbal wrote: > Hello list, > > > > I'm headed out the door, but thought I'd drop this quick note. I just > downloaded the new Hangouts update and at first glance, it seems to be > pretty

Re: Safari

2014-06-24 Thread Margaret Booth
Press command plus T and type in the web address and press enter. Margaret Sent from my iPhone > On 25 Jun 2014, at 8:36 am, Terri Elliott wrote: > > Hi. Is there a way that you can go directly to a website without using a > search engine such as Goole or Yahoo. I've been putting in a we

Safari

2014-06-24 Thread Terri Elliott
Hi. Is there a way that you can go directly to a website without using a search engine such as Goole or Yahoo. I've been putting in a website using Safari and the search engine isn't taling me to the website. Thanks. Terri -- The following information is important for all members of the vip

Re: Confusion over syncing outlook contacts

2014-06-24 Thread Gail the U. S. Male
The touch cursor is if you're using a tablet, rather than a laptop or desktop. The invisible cursor is alive and well. I believe the iCloud control panel is downloaded onto your computer, not your phone. - Original Message - From: "Don & Cher" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 5:29 P

RE: Confusion over syncing outlook contacts

2014-06-24 Thread Don & Cher
Not familiar with 'touch' cursor- is this a new name for the invisible cursor? On the PC side, I was just getting graphics when trying to review the screen- no help from JAWS cursor :( I found today that on the phone, using the Groups button in Contacts still lets you select which group you want

Re: ICloud Account

2014-06-24 Thread Alex Hall
Yes, if you just sign into any Mac or iOS device with your account, any data you had synced will appear. This won't sync installed apps, but basic content and even some data in supported apps will all work fine. For mail, you need an iCloud account. You create one by, as you said, checking the

New Hangouts update

2014-06-24 Thread Cristóbal
Hello list, I'm headed out the door, but thought I'd drop this quick note. I just downloaded the new Hangouts update and at first glance, it seems to be pretty accessible. At least way more than the previous two updates. Anyway, I'll play with it a bit more, but figured I'd let others know

RE: Transferring OOTunes Recordings to a Computer

2014-06-24 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hi Grant, Thanks for this tip in iOS 7. Let's hope it may be fixed in iOS8~!! I have never ventured into saving or capturing a recording from OoTunes. Now, I'll give it a trial. Eileen From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Grant Hardy Sent: Tue

Re: Braille display with pages

2014-06-24 Thread denise avant
And what I really wanted to know is whether it was worth the bother. And Braille users are the ones who can truly say that Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2014, at 4:02 PM, Grant Hardy wrote: > > Hi Alan, could you provide a link or source about the accessibility of Pages > from Apple (e.g.

RE: Braille display with pages

2014-06-24 Thread Grant Hardy
Also, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers are only free for devices purchased after a certain date (I believe some time in October, 2013). Otherwise they are not free. Grant -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: June

RE: Braille display with pages

2014-06-24 Thread Grant Hardy
Hi Alan, could you provide a link or source about the accessibility of Pages from Apple (e.g. where you heard that they say it is totally accessible)? I have not been able to find documentation like this. There are certainly aspects of Pages that are accessible on iOS, but in my experience I would

RE: ICloud Account

2014-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Thanks, that is brilliant, so in theary, if I back up the contacts and change my phone, setting up the account on the new phone will synchronise them back? I tried to go in to mail but no account was there e.g. inbox or anything. I added a new ICloud account but it then said that account was alre

Re: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Alex Hall
I wasn't trying to single you out; sorry if it came across that way. I kept meaning to reply to this thread, and yours was the message to which I finally replied. As I said, though, I can see thinking $30 is too much. In the days of finding an app for $10 and thinking it seems a bit steep, $30

Re: ICloud Account

2014-06-24 Thread Alex Hall
Yes to both. Once you start syncing anything (contacts, calendars, reminders, Safari, etc) with iCloud, the data is backed up each time you change it and the app sycs. Full iCloud backups of your device happen when the device is connected to wifi and locked, but backups of iCloud-synced data go

RE: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Lynda Ingraham
Hi, I'm not complaining about the cost of the app. I simply said I don't remember paying that much when I purchased it. I don't think $29 is unfair. I simply said I don't remember what I paid when I purchased it. Lynda From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]

ICloud Account

2014-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Hi friends, I have just set myself up with an ICloud account, I did it using the wizard on the phone. In the settings there ar some check boxes, if I select the contacts, does this mean that my contacts will be copied from the phone to the ICloud account so that I can use it as a backup? Can I

How do I delete an Iphone backup?

2014-06-24 Thread Lizand Sammie
Hello, I have been having issues with Itunes lately that are close to being resolved. The short of it is I had to reinstall Itunes as well as my Iphone drivers today. When I attempt to back up the phone I get an error message saying that the backup cannot happen because the previous backup is cor

Re: new carrier needed!

2014-06-24 Thread Kelly Pierce
T-Mobile has an offering on its website that provides unlimited text and data along with 100 voice minutes for $30 a month. With a Chase Ink credit card, It is actually $28.50. I have both this plan and the Chase card. The offering is available only on the T-Mobile website, not in stores or thro

TextSync Inconsistencies. Experience of Others?

2014-06-24 Thread Alan Lemly
I love the concept of the TextSync app which lets you easily share text from your computer via text entered into a web page to the app on your iDevice and vice versa. However, I seem to get inconsistent results with TextSync not syncing or the web page not loading and was curious if others are havi

Re: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Alex Hall
When I became aware of this app a year or two ago, the price was $21 or $22. It has gone up twice since then. Still, it is a very comprehensive app with a narrow target audience, and all updates have so far been free. Plus, much of the costs are to cover server-based functions that the developer

RE: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Lynda Ingraham
Hi Alan, I have both the Trekker and the program. I don't think $29 is bad at all. I usually remember what I pay for apps. I just didn't remember the cost being anywhere near $29. Again, I think it is well worth it. Lynda -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viph

Re: Confusion over syncing outlook contacts

2014-06-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Grant and Cher, Since you're experimenting with your Contacts... Here is a great app for backing up Contacts. A copy of all your Contacts will will be saved to your iDevice. When you then attach your iDevice to your computer via iTunes you will be able to access each backup to save on your

Re: Braille display with pages

2014-06-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
Pages is a free apple app so you can download it and find out for your self but Apple says it's totally accessible. HTH Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net

Re: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
When I looked in the app store before I posted the price that's what it said. I have to think that sense it was showing twenty nine bucks as the price that that's what their charging for it. If you haven't got a GPS unit then 29 bucks isn't bad. A Trekker Breeze will set you back a lot more

RE: Transferring OOTunes Recordings to a Computer

2014-06-24 Thread Grant Hardy
Hi Tom, the recordings are stored in iTunes backups, so can be saved to your computer that way. There's no way built within the app to export the recordings. Also, keep in mind that only recordings that you've elected to "save" are stored in backups. Temporary recordings are not-and in iOS 7, there

Re: If Anyone Is Using Only iDevices and No Computer, How Are You Faring?

2014-06-24 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
That's what i meant the iPad mini with retina. Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 24/06/2014 20:13, Teresa Cochran wrote: No, it seems the iPad Mini without retina display actually has the a5 chip. The iPad with retina display has the A6X chip.

RE: Confusion over syncing outlook contacts

2014-06-24 Thread Grant Hardy
You're right, some of the settings in the iCloud Control Panel don't read that well with JAWS, but it can be done. If you use JAWS 15, the touch cursor is best in my view; otherwise the JAWS cursor should be used in certain dialog boxes. Also, there is no way to adjust these settings other than in

Re: If Anyone Is Using Only iDevices and No Computer, How Are You Faring?

2014-06-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
The iPhone 5s and the iPad Air both have the a7 chip which is the first 64 bit chip in a smart phone. Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ Th

Re: If Anyone Is Using Only iDevices and No Computer, How Are You Faring?

2014-06-24 Thread Teresa Cochran
No, it seems the iPad Mini without retina display actually has the a5 chip. The iPad with retina display has the A6X chip. Teresa "Twinkle, twinkle, little bat How I wonder what you're at" --Lewis Carroll > On Jun 24, 2014, at 11:41 AM, Christopher Hallsworth > wrote: > > And the iPad mini t

Re: If Anyone Is Using Only iDevices and No Computer, How Are You Faring?

2014-06-24 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
And the iPad mini too. Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 24/06/2014 18:51, Alan Paganelli wrote: No. It's the iPad Air and the iPhone 5s which both have the same chip. Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I wa

Re: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I would agree with you if it was still $10 or even maybe $20 but $30 is too much. On 6/24/14, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Yes, it's definitely one of the more expensive apps out there, but it is > also very good and the developer has released some pretty major updates > with > lots of new features

Re: If Anyone Is Using Only iDevices and No Computer, How Are You Faring?

2014-06-24 Thread Teresa Cochran
As far as I've been able to figure, iPad Air, iPad Mini with retina display, and iPhone 5S all have the a7 chip. Teresa "Twinkle, twinkle, little bat How I wonder what you're at" --Lewis Carroll > On Jun 24, 2014, at 10:51 AM, Alan Paganelli > wrote: > > No. It's the iPad Air and the iPho

Re: If Anyone Is Using Only iDevices and No Computer, How Are You Faring?

2014-06-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
No. It's the iPad Air and the iPhone 5s which both have the same chip. Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find free files of

RE: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, it's definitely one of the more expensive apps out there, but it is also very good and the developer has released some pretty major updates with lots of new features and given this history will probably continue to do so. Sometimes you do get what you pay for and if you pay more you get more.

RE: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Larry Lumpkin
For what the app does and hpow hard he works and how responsive he is, I think the app is a bargain at twice the price. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:29 AM To: viphone@googl

Re: Turn-By-turn Directions Only With Car Mode In Navigon

2014-06-24 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hi Richard, I just checked the settings and "pedestrian with voice annoucements" is selected. The difference that I observed through VO speaking was after the address was entered and the first "start route" was double tapped on to select the type of route to be used. When in pedestrian mode in

Re: new carrier needed!

2014-06-24 Thread todd patkus
All: ATT has similar plans for email/text for just $40 monthly -- 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

RE: new carrier needed!

2014-06-24 Thread DJ
T-Mobile recently upped the data to 1GB. DJ _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 8:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: new carrier needed! Since you say that you're with T-Mobile, then you'

Re: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I've considered purchasing it but it has become way to expensive. On 6/24/14, Arnold Schmidt wrote: > If you already have BlindSquare, the update does not cost anything. > > Arnold Schmidt > - Original Message - > From: Alex Hall > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Monday, June

Re: iTunes help needed

2014-06-24 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I'm not Mark, but on Windows I've used both Windows Media Player and Winamp, which are both accessible content managers. I've also used FooBar, which I consider more of a media player rather than a content manager, but there are quite a few plugins out there that let you manage your content wit

Re: IOS ceveloper program renewal help

2014-06-24 Thread SCOTT VAN GORP
I can certainly try Firefox, but that does not explain why Safari on the iPhone gave me the same issue. Thanks for the suggestions. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2014, at 3:13 AM, Joseph FreeTech > wrote: > > Out of curiosity, I just ran a quick search of the Apple.com support pages > and

im2 microphone

2014-06-24 Thread Stephanie
Hi all, I am thinking of getting one of these for my audioboo recordings so I can record on the run. What microphones do you all use for your audioboo recordings? Thanks Steph -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are mod

Re: IOS ceveloper program renewal help

2014-06-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Out of curiosity, I just ran a quick search of the Apple.com support pages and found nothing regarding problems with the combination of the Apple website and Internet Explorer 9. I did find some references to the need for a plug-in and such, but plug-ins are common for many products. In short,

Re: iTunes help needed

2014-06-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
What other content managers have you used which are even a little accessible with Windows. Joseph - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:00 AM Subject: RE: iTunes help needed Hello Lori, I completely second Arnold's sentiment. iTunes, even on Wind

RE: iTunes help needed

2014-06-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Lori, I completely second Arnold's sentiment. iTunes, even on Windows, in my never-to-be humble opinions, is one of the most effective and easy-to-use content managers I've ever used. In fact, when setting up new Windows computers for people, I always install iTunes even if they do not

Re: IOS ceveloper program renewal help

2014-06-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
So you have no citable, authoritative proof that there will be problems with IE9, right? Ok, as long as listers know that you are posting your personal opinion and not objective fact. Joseph - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 12:50 AM Subject: RE

RE: IOS ceveloper program renewal help

2014-06-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Joseph, The information regarding earlier versions of IE not playing nicely with many of Apple's websites comes from (1) MarkTaylor who spends a great deal of time on various Apple websites with many different computers running various versions of IE and (2) Apple's warning message that may

Re: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes

2014-06-24 Thread Arnold Schmidt
If you already have BlindSquare, the update does not cost anything. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Alex Hall To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [Blindsquaregps] BlindSquare version 2.2 Release Notes It's gone up increme

Re: iTunes help needed

2014-06-24 Thread Arnold Schmidt
The more I think about it, uninstalling, then reinstalling the iTunes components probably would be a better solution for you than doing a system restore, especially since you say your computer is an older one. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Rose Combs To: viphone@go

Re: iTunes help needed

2014-06-24 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Let me say: Please don't let these very unfortunate experiences, the non-opening, and the not being able to import that third cd yet, permanently ruin your overall thinking about iTunes, or your iPhone. The non-opening experience probably is not your fault, really, something has gone wrong wi

RE: iTunes help needed

2014-06-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Lori, Oh my. The thought of you spending so much time trying to get iTunes up and running, breaks my heart. Thank you for answering my questions. In a nutshell, your answers confirm what I had feared might be the case. In no way am I suggesting that you cannot get iTunes up and running

Re: IOS ceveloper program renewal help

2014-06-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I think you should cite where you found the information regarding "Internet Explorer 9 and earlier "no longer play well with apple websites." I'm only asking for a citation because many having problems finding information or using the apple website might use your information and conclude that th

RE: IOS ceveloper program renewal help

2014-06-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Scott, You do not need to purchase a Mac OS developer subscription to renew or to purchase an iOS developer subscription. I don't know which screen reader or internet browser with which you are accessing the Apple Developer website but make sure you have the latest version of your preferred

Re: Turn-By-turn Directions Only With Car Mode In Navigon

2014-06-24 Thread Richard Turner
Go into settings, then route, and flick right to pedestrian, and if it says pedestrian pedestrian mode, then double tap pedestrian and flick right to where it says pedestrian mode with street announcements and double tap. See if that was the trouble. This also assumes you have the setting unde