Re: check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Seeing Assistant
Seeing Assistant Move in Lite version has some limitations: - lack of Dropbox support - lack of support for zip, ldb and ckp files - inability to import Loadstone control points as route - only one database can be active at any given time - only one custom route can be created -

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Gary Petraccaro
Thanks for this. You've reminded me to ask how can I ask the iPhone to wake me up at a certain and play a particular radio station? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Alex Hall To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 8:45 AM Subject: Re: Reminders And SI

RE: ipod getting alex?

2014-08-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Kliphton, It’s both a device and an iOS feature and just as every year, not all older devices get all the features of the new iOS. In the case of Alex a 64 Bit processor is required and only the A7 chip and of course the new A8 chip are 64 Bit. This means the only devices on which you wil

Re: ipod getting alex?

2014-08-07 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
You're kinda missing the point here. Nuance didn't create Alex, Apple did. I think it would be a million years until they let one of their voices b on a Windows machine. The Siri voices we got now are from Nuance and that's why they can be used with NVDA. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook > On

Re: ipod getting alex?

2014-08-07 Thread Kliphton Senior
I thought it was a IOS thing, not a device thing? I could be wrong, but I don’t see no reason not. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you. Subscrib

Re: ipod getting alex?

2014-08-07 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
I doubt that it will be ported to NVDA. Alex was created before Vocalizer Expressive for Mac OS X Leopard. Apple created the voice themselves so Nuance has nothing to do with Alex unfortunately. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook > On Aug 7, 2014, at 1:45 PM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona

Re: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Gmail
I should add to hear that both touchscreens textures and keyboard commands which accomplished gestures can be combined seamlessly. So, for instance, sometimes I use my keyboard to reply to email, in which case I would find the correct button on the screen and activate it by double-topping on i

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Chris Chaffin
yes, you can have reminders repeat just like calendar events. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 7, 2014, at 4:10 PM, "Alan Paganelli" > wrote: > > They could be repeating every week as well? > > Regards, > > Alan > > I sometimes watch birds and wonder "If I could fly who would I crap on?" > >

Re: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
Thanks! Regards, Alan I sometimes watch birds and wonder “If I could fly who would I crap on?” Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics form

Re: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread RobH.
That line is cleverer than it first sounds, but guess you knew that. Good for your uncle. - Original Message - From: "Alan Paganelli" To: Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 9:07 PM Subject: Re: you and your car. Or as my Uncle use to say, some people would complain even if you hang them

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
They could be repeating every week as well? Regards, Alan I sometimes watch birds and wonder "If I could fly who would I crap on?" Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros 1 key

Re: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
Or as my Uncle use to say, some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope! I think your probably right. If we all started driving around town, then we would be complaining about the high cost of gas along with everybody else! Well unless the car is electric but then we'd be

Re: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
Sieghar, I see we are alike in this respect. I've got the Amazon Basics Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and use it with my iPhone 5s if dictation isn't going to cut it. Now on my iPad Air, that's another story because I use a QWERTY keyboard case however, it's used in the same way as is with the

Re: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
I think your piling way to much on yourself needlessly. Forget Jaws. This has nothing what so ever to do with Jaws, Window Eyes NVDA or what ever. Just relax and try to think of it as learning a new way. Your index finger just became your mouse and it's better then anything Microsoft ever th

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Steve
Yes - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 2:23 PM Subject: Re: Reminders And SIRI Can I have Siri remind me every Wednesday and Saturday to take out the trash at 7 AM? Regards, Alan I sometimes watch birds and wonder "I

Re: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
It sounds like your confused over using Siri or gestures. Gestures do not require the use of Siri. Siri can perform many tasks just by asking her. For example, you can ask Siri to words. She can do it faster then you could. You could ask her how far is it from New York to Chicago. Siri is

Re: ipod getting alex?

2014-08-07 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
nice hopefully this will be the case On 8/7/2014 11:43 AM, Devin wrote: Unfortunately no. However, if Apple uses the same vocalizer system for Alex as they do for the siri voices, we'll get him on Windows and such thanks to NVDA's vocalizer addon. On 8/7/2014 2:33 PM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-ey

Re: ipod getting alex?

2014-08-07 Thread Devin
Unfortunately no. However, if Apple uses the same vocalizer system for Alex as they do for the siri voices, we'll get him on Windows and such thanks to NVDA's vocalizer addon. On 8/7/2014 2:33 PM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona wrote: Hello any one know if the 5th gen ipod will get alex? H

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Alan, I don't know if you could set this up as one reminder, but you could certainly set up one reminder for Wednesdays and one for Saturdays. Best, Anna On Aug 7, 2014, at 1:23 PM, Alan Paganelli wrote: > Can I have Siri remind me every Wednesday and Saturday to take out the trash > at

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2014-08-07 Thread Jennie Facer
Has anyone used this app? I am having a problem that the app keeps crashing when I try to edit a group. I double tap on the group name, and then it kicks me out. Any ideas? I emailed their support also. Thank you so much! Jenn TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE, BUT TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THE WORLD! --

ipod getting alex?

2014-08-07 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
Hello any one know if the 5th gen ipod will get alex? Hank -- 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 membe

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
The other day I asked my wife a question and she said why don't you ask your girlfriend; she knows everything. Um, what are you talking about? Your girlfriend Siri. Me thinks she no happy! LOL! So she could tell by the look on my face that I didn't know if I should stand on my feet or stand

Re: Unlocked iPhones and SIM Cards

2014-08-07 Thread Jared
Cricket wireless was bought out by ATT sometime in 2013. They are currently running both GSM and CDMA but CDMA will be going away as early as 2015. On Thursday, August 7, 2014 11:33:23 AM UTC-4, Sieghard wrote: > > I thought Cricket Wireless was a MVNO on the Sprint network which means a > CDMA

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
Can I have Siri remind me every Wednesday and Saturday to take out the trash at 7 AM? Regards, Alan I sometimes watch birds and wonder "If I could fly who would I crap on?" Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and pe

Re: check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
Ok, I've downloaded and installed the free version. What's the differences between the free and paid versions before I spend 7 bucks? Regards, Alan I sometimes watch birds and wonder “If I could fly who would I crap on?” Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There,

Re: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
I'm 66 and was thinking the same thing. The state I live in, Nevada was one of the first states to legalize driverless vehicles on Nevada's highways and streets. Although it's fun to think about and do the what iffs, like you, I doubt it will happen in my lifetime. On the other hand, in my ne

Re: Unlocked iPhones and SIM Cards

2014-08-07 Thread Mike Arrigo
You can transfer your sim card from a 5 to a 5s, they both use the nano sim. You would save money in the long run. You pay more for the phone up front, but you would nothave to sign another contract. This is something that many people overlook, they only think about what they are paying for the

Re: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread Marianne Denning
I am older than you but when my sons were very young I tried to encourage them to work on a car I could use independently. I didn't succeed with that but I am hopeful I will be able to travel throughout the city independently. But then, I would find another issue related to blindness to complain

Re: Unlocked iPhones and SIM Cards

2014-08-07 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
isn't cricket cdma? when did they change to sim based service? On 8/7/2014 8:28 AM, Jared wrote: The sim from your 5 should work in a 5s. I'd go with unlocked for the flixibility it offers. Specifically I took an unlocked iPhone from att to t-mobile with no issues and am now considering taking

Re: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread RobH.
Ok, you can certainly do it all on screen with the gestures; a keyboardis a bonus, and best kept for typing I think. For sure there's less learning when doing it on screen. Not least, VO tell you the options you can try,... unless it got switched off. I never have, I like the prompting.

RE: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread Edmonds, Lucy (LARA)
LOL, that’s too funny! But probably true! From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 12:41 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: you and your car. I am 47 now and in my opinion I doubt that I’ll see this

RE: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I am 47 now and in my opinion I doubt that I’ll see this self-driving car technology in my life unless maybe I’ll get myself to the cemetery in a self-driving hearse where a self-operated backhoe will dig my grave and fill it back up after a bunch of robots (hopefully controlled by iOS and not A

Response from Wikipedia Mobile

2014-08-07 Thread David Cleveland
Please see the response from Wikipedia support below concerning their new app update. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: David Cleveland > Date: August 7, 2014 at 11:23:28 AM CDT > To: "davidtclevel...@gmail.com" > Subject: Fwd: [Ticket#2014080110011543] Accessibility probl

Re: radium and sirius

2014-08-07 Thread Chris Chaffin
Thanks for letting everyone know. I had switched over to the Sirius app, so had not tried Radium lately. My Radium app stopped working Monday afternoon, but I just checked, and it does seem that it is playing all Sirius stations again!! This is great news!! Chris Chaffin Sent from my iPhone

Fw: [duxnews] Orbit Research Group & TBG announes project for low cost braille display.

2014-08-07 Thread Fred Olver
- Original Message - From: Neal To: duxn...@freelists.org Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:31 AM Subject: [duxnews] Orbit Research Group & TBG announes project for low cost braille display. Hello: I thought the following press release would be of interest. This is not an endorsem

Re: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread Teresa Cochran
Possibly, at least in the early stages of the technology, if folks want the car to drive itself, they'll have to pay a premium. I'm really looking forward to this new technology, even if I have to be like "the little old lady from Pasadena". :) Teresa "We can see with the eyes, but we see with

Re: cleaning up documents and data on IPhone 5C

2014-08-07 Thread Raggedy Ann
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Re: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Teresa Cochran
Oh yes, you can navigate solely with the touch screen. I use the keyboard mostly for typing long passages, and I like to explore the keyboard implementation, but iOS has the most accessible touch-screen interface I've ever encountered. I'm fairly sure that physical Bluetooth keyboard implementa

RE: Unlocked iPhones and SIM Cards

2014-08-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I thought Cricket Wireless was a MVNO on the Sprint network which means a CDMA carrier? I don’t think a GSM 5S which works on AT&T or T-Mobile would work. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jared Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 8:29 AM To: viphone

RE: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Michelle, OK, I now understand what you mean by Voiceover commands with a Bluetooth keyboard. Well, I have been an iOS user for almost 5 years and while I do have a Bluetooth keyboard, I don't use it a lot and when I do it's mostly when I really want to write a long email on my iPhone. Otherwis

Re: Unlocked iPhones and SIM Cards

2014-08-07 Thread Jared
The sim from your 5 should work in a 5s. I'd go with unlocked for the flixibility it offers. Specifically I took an unlocked iPhone from att to t-mobile with no issues and am now considering taking it from t-mobile to cricket wireless. If you do any traveling outside the united states you will

RE: Unlocked iPhones and SIM Cards

2014-08-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Alan, It's a simple calculation excersize. Let's go with the original subsidized price of a 5S 64 Gig which I believe was $299 on a 2-year contract. The same phone unlocked and at full retail would have cost you I believe $849 in the US. So, $850 less $300 is $550. This means you save $550 b

Re: cleaning up documents and data on IPhone 5C

2014-08-07 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, Is this data you really need? If not, the best thing might be to delete and reinstall the app. Best, Anna On Aug 6, 2014, at 3:25 PM, Raggedy Ann wrote: > When I open this particular ap, it says if there is a problem with the ap to > do a factory reset. > > > - Original Message -

Re: Radium and sirius?

2014-08-07 Thread Steve
I've had issues with Radium working intermittently, particularly if I'm not on my wireless network. SiriusXm itself runs fine anywhere. - Original Message - From: "david gross" To: Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:59 AM Subject: Radium and sirius? Sent from my iPhone App is n

radium and sirius

2014-08-07 Thread David Gross
Interesting that the app seems to be working correctly with the sirius stations this morning. I had a response from the tech support saying the developer needed to issue an update to resolve the issue. But it is working now. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone

Re: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Michelle Bernstein
Yes, voiceover gestures are where you tap the screen, flick up or down, etc. and voiceover commands are where you hold down the vo keys and then other keys on the keyboard. If you are not a JAWS user, it can be difficult to get familiar with using the keyboard for commands and learning basic g

Unlocked iPhones and SIM Cards

2014-08-07 Thread Alan Lemly
I'm wanting to learn about unlocked iPhones should I decide at some point to upgrade my phone. I currently have an iPhone 5 with AT&T but that contract ends in a few months. I was just on the Apple site playing around to check the cost of an unlocked 64GB iPhone 5S. One of the options was to buy a

RE: doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Michelle, I am not quite sure what you mean by “Voiceover gestures” and “Voiceover commands”. To me these are synonemous, maybe you can explain? Thanks, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michelle Bernstein Sent: Thursday, August

Re: Bible Gateway

2014-08-07 Thread Rob
Hello the way I sign up was to do it online at BibleGateway.com Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 7, 2014, at 7:55 AM, "Blind Treasures " > wrote: > > Is there some secret to registering to the Bible Gateway app? I am trying to > register but I keep getting an error message that I need to except t

doing basic functions with only voiceover gestures

2014-08-07 Thread Michelle Bernstein
Is it possible to perform basic functions such as reading email and downloading books from BARD and Bookshare by using only voiceover gestures and no voiceover commands or do you need to memorize some voiceover commands to perform these basic activities? Michelle -- The following information is

RE: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
That is fantastic, thank you so much. My IPhone is becoming more and more like a little pocket organiser, I nearly said Wife then lmaro. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: 07 August 2014 13:45 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: R

RE: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Thanks, fantastic. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: 07 August 2014 13:45 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Reminders And SIRI It's a lot easier than that. For instance: remind me to take the trash out tomorrow at 7 or wake me

RE: Bible Gateway

2014-08-07 Thread Kliphton Senior
You will need sited help to checked the box for terms and conditions. That is the only way. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you. Subscribe here: a

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread SSEric
I have found that breaking up the commands gives better assurance that they will work. For instance, saying set reminder for Tuesday at 4:30. Wait for Siri to now ask what I want to be reminded of. On Aug 7, 2014, at 8:45 AM, Alex Hall wrote: It's a lot easier than that. For instance: remind

Re: check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Seeing Assistant
I didn't use application RNIB Navigator because is available only in United Kingdom App Store, but it seems to be like Seeing Eye GPS dedicated to United Kingdom market. Main advantage is that our application can work offline. You can import database of points in Loadstone or Open Street Maps f

Re: check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Seeing Assistant
I've noticed that built-in speech synthesis in iOS 7 works differently then VoiceOver. Could you send details to e-mail s...@tt.com.pl ? Will be useful information about your model of iPhone and version of iOS. Did you have information about Kirkkokatu from automatic monitoring function or it

Bible Gateway

2014-08-07 Thread Blind Treasures
Is there some secret to registering to the Bible Gateway app? I am trying to register but I keep getting an error message that I need to except the terms of use but I do not find any check box or any way to except the terms. I tried just selecting where it says terms of use but still get the error.

Re: Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Alex Hall
It's a lot easier than that. For instance: remind me to take the trash out tomorrow at 7 or wake me up at 6:20 or remind me to start dinner in 2 hours or set the timer for 45 minutes On Aug 7, 2014, at 8:39 AM, Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) wrote: > Hi friends, > > I can set a reminder w

Reminders And SIRI

2014-08-07 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Hi friends, I can set a reminder with SIRI, for example new reminder and it will prompt me to enter the reminder details. Is there a way to set a reminder with SIRI then specify a reminder time without having to add it manually if you understand what I mean? Can I say something like new reminder

Re: check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I have one more question. I do have RNIB Navigator and Blind Square both GPS Apps in their right. So what would this Seeing Assistant App do which the other Apps could not do please? For example, will this App work without you touching your device and will it do cross streets? Anyone can answer

Re: check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Ari Moisio
Hi Interesting. One issue i noticed if there is a address with civic number and distance after that the Acapella Satu tts does not always recognize them separate but announces like one big number. For example address Kirkkokatu 1 and 552 meters after that is read like Kirkokatu one thousand

Re: check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Seeing Assistant
Seeing Assistant Move supports following languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Chinese, so it will work in English. There is direct link to App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seeing-assistant-move/id625286820?mt=8 You can try free limited version: https://itunes.apple.

Re: check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
This app has Italian as part of the description. I don't speak Italian so wish to know will it work in English? Thanks. Kawal. > On 7 Aug 2014, at 10:21 am, Seeing Assistant > wrote: > > Dear all, > > I have a pleasure to inform you, that is a updated version of Seeing > Assistant Move ava

Feedback to Apple.

2014-08-07 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
For those of you who want advancement in technology. I am posting to both lists as in a manner of speaking we all use Apple products. We should all write to apple and state that we'd like Voice Over to work with driverless cars. I did this today pointing out the benefits for Blind and Partial

check out the new features of GPS app - Seeing Assistant Move

2014-08-07 Thread Seeing Assistant
Dear all, I have a pleasure to inform you, that is a updated version of Seeing Assistant Move available in App Store . In new version 1.9.1 you can check out new features like: - monitoring of localization - possibility to use in application the built-in speech synthesis - only iOS 7 - con

Re: you and your car.

2014-08-07 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Wow! If I could drive a car with voice Over making it possible for me to operate it! I bet the car would cost a bomb! Kawal. P.S. Just think the world would be our oister! > On 7 Aug 2014, at 03:23 am, Fred Olver wrote: > > Subject: Thought you might be interested > > 10 ways Apple, Google

Thank you was Re: importing audio books for voice dream

2014-08-07 Thread Joe Paton
Hello Bret and arnold, With both your instructions, I will be able to sort this out. I'd never have thought of doing file transfers this way. Most greatful. Joe -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by de

Re: Apple iPhone 6 event is on Tuesday, September 9

2014-08-07 Thread 'Ming' via VIPhone
Hope it will have lifestream in the Apple official website. Ming Skype: chungchiming9950 > On 2014年8月7日, at 下午1:17, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Hello Listers, > > I was just listening to the latest today in iOS podcast and Rob announced > that Apple apparently confirmed to what used to be