Re: Possible hidden bug in iOS 8.1.1, can you duplicate please? Thanks!

2014-11-23 Thread Feliciano G
I have this problem in the prior iOS eight versions. This has been fixed on the iOS 8.1.1 version on my iphone5. Regards, Feliciano Like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow me on Twitter: Www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Sent from the Super-iPhone > On Nov 23, 2

Re: bluetooth keyboard again

2014-11-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Try turning Quicknav off before entering text. When done turn Quicknav back on to continue navigation. FYI Quicknav on/off is left-right arrows together. > On 24 Nov 2014, at 07:33, Eden Kizer wrote: > > Everytime I enter letters on my bluetooth keyboard, it repeats them and it > seems like it

Re: X box radio?

2014-11-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Actually it's called Xbox Music. > On 24 Nov 2014, at 02:05, david gross wrote: > > A poster mentioned x box radio in the app store. How can I find it? > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this li

bluetooth keyboard again

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
Everytime I enter letters on my bluetooth keyboard, it repeats them and it seems like it enters characters I didn't want, what am I doing wrong? Eden -- 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

Re: Possible hidden bug in iOS 8.1.1, can you duplicate please? Thanks!

2014-11-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Well, in my case it seems to be intermittent but with the friend in question it's persistent. > On 24 Nov 2014, at 04:44, Kerri G wrote: > > Hi, does it happen all the time on your phone and which phone do you have? >> On Nov 22, 2014, at 11:50 PM, christopher hallsworth >> wrote: >> >> Ok al

Re: Possible hidden bug in iOS 8.1.1, can you duplicate please? Thanks!

2014-11-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Oh, we both have a 4s. This was mentioned in the original thread. > On 24 Nov 2014, at 04:44, Kerri G wrote: > > Hi, does it happen all the time on your phone and which phone do you have? >> On Nov 22, 2014, at 11:50 PM, christopher hallsworth >> wrote: >> >> Ok all >> i can confirm that I am

Re: Audio messaging in i-message with the iPhone 4s

2014-11-23 Thread Jan Kleinhans
Thank you. Problem is really that the recording won't really happen, the tone starts, while holding, and then the phone jumps into the edit field for you to type, and then you can indeed see the send button and so on. Regards Jan - Original Message - From: Feliciano G To: viph

Re: Audio messaging in i-message with the iPhone 4s

2014-11-23 Thread Jan Kleinhans
Hi I'll try that, and yes, a restart has been done. Does it mean that you press and hold the button, then quickly raise it to your ear to record and then take it away? The time space for doing so is extremely short. Thanks for the suggestion, will try that. Regards Jan - Original Me

RE: downcast or overcast

2014-11-23 Thread Cristóbal
Overcast is ok, but still needs a way to go. It’s a more simple layout. Voiceover at least with my iPhone 5 is not as snappy though it can be considered a fully accessible app. Downcast for me, just offers a lot more options. The one plus that Overcast does have over Downcast in my opinion is t

Re: downcast or overcast

2014-11-23 Thread Feliciano G
I prefer the interface of downcast. Regards, Feliciano Like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow me on Twitter: Www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Sent from the Super-iPhone > On Nov 23, 2014, at 8:53 PM, Eden Kizer wrote: > > Ok, I know both of these are supposed

Re: Audio messaging in i-message with the iPhone 4s

2014-11-23 Thread Feliciano G
Depending on your Internet connection, the recording can take a few seconds to process then you will find the send button if you swipe to the left. Take a look at the settings under iMessage is you can configure some of the settings for all your messages there. Regards, Feliciano

double tapping and holding during downcast and things

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
Ok, I know you can double tap and hold for things like moving aps using a bluetooth keyboard, but can you use it to use the fast forward and such in downcast? Like I said, I am only aware of the VO M command for double tappng and holding. I know others who use this gesture on other aps such a

RE: Audio messaging in i-message with the iPhone 4s

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
This should work on a 4S. Have you shut down your phone and restarted it since the update? If not give that a try. If not you can try to just raise the phone to your ear as a work-around. On my 5S once I do this I hear the beep and I can just speak and record my message, once I take the phone aw

typing text with bluetooth keyboard

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
Ok, I want to search in app store. When I do this with my braille display, I select it and it puts me in editing, this doesn't happen with the keyboard, what do I need to do, frustrated? Eden -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to th

Re: What do I do with a zipped book that I downloaded on my iPhone can I open it in voice dream do I have to get something to unzip it with first

2014-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
Could you provide a little more information? What format is the book in? I know it is currently in a zip file, but do you know what format the actual book files are in? If it is audio, that can take a long time to extract so you may have not waited long enough. Or, it could be in a format that Vo

RE: Unable to Read Account info in iTunes 12 with JAWS 16

2014-11-23 Thread Judy Holloway
Thanks. This was very helpful. Judy From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Unable to Read Account info in iTunes 12 with JAWS 16 H

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
Well, it sounds like it is past time to take yr phone to Apple. Good luck. Richard Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it. Jane Wagner, from In Search of Intelligent Life in the Universe Sent from my iPhone 5S > On Nov 23, 2014, at 7:31 PM, Christina C.

about new apps

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
Ok, I know there are tons of apps out there, but a lot of time I find cool ones just by hearing what others have tried. I may even want to try to find things to review for Applevis. Does someone know of general podcasts not necessarily for the blind that have different types of apps reviewed

downcast or overcast

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
Ok, I know both of these are supposed to be accessible, can someone tel me differences.I am wondering which one will let you search more and really show yu by categories and would there be any way to search for IPhone related podcasts or for blindness-related podcasts. Thanks. -- The followin

Re: Possible hidden bug in iOS 8.1.1, can you duplicate please? Thanks!

2014-11-23 Thread Kerri G
Hi, does it happen all the time on your phone and which phone do you have? > On Nov 22, 2014, at 11:50 PM, christopher hallsworth > wrote: > > Ok all > i can confirm that I am not having this problem on my iPad Mini 2 running > 8.1.1. Go figure. > > > > >> On 23 Nov 2014, at 03:37, Mickey Q

RE: Creating ringtones from songs using iTunes 12 - the complete guide

2014-11-23 Thread Neal Ewers
Sieghard. No, I was dumber than that. I, thinking that I only wanted to move one ring tone unchecked the ones that were checked. So, opperator error of the first order. Neal From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, No

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Christina C.
Thanks Richard and all. Richard I have done all of those things, including turning dictation off as well as Siri, turning the phone off and back on again. I have not used airPlay on this phone at all since doing a complete restore and starting from scratch. I will check on the audio ducking but

Audio messaging in i-message with the iPhone 4s

2014-11-23 Thread Jan Kleinhans
Hi I have now, on Friday, upgraded my 4S to Ios 8.1.1, and for the greater part it is not doing too bad. I have however tried sending an audio message to a person which has I-messaging enabled on his Iphone. It does not seem to work for me though. The audio button is available, but double ta

Re: Twitterific and 8.11

2014-11-23 Thread Alex Hall
When you have the list of options, is there a "more" button? If not, have you looked in the "more actions" item in the first menu that appears when you double tap a tweet? > On Nov 23, 2014, at 8:58 PM, david gross wrote: > > Just updated my 4s. I can no longer find the e mail tweet option. Can

blogging, podcasting and youtubing

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
Ok, I want to post youtube vids and blogs, how accessible are these apps, and also if I want to upload audio only podcasts, are there places I can do this for cheap to have them available, thanks? Eden -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new memb

RE: Creating ringtones from songs using iTunes 12 - the complete guide

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi neal, I am surprised that has happened because if you previously synced tones with the same iTunes library the ones which were synced before should have been checked. If I go to my list of tones and arrow through them a bunch of them are checked and others which I currently don’t have on

RE: Unable to Read Account info in iTunes 12 with JAWS 16

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Judy, I just had a look and it seems to work for me and I also use Jaws 16. Here is what I do: 1. Check the iTunes Store radio button on the main iTunes screen. 2. Activate the “Store Account” button and arrow down through the list which comes up, you will have the followi

X box radio?

2014-11-23 Thread david gross
A poster mentioned x box radio in the app store. How can I find it? Sent from my iPhone -- 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

Twitterific and 8.11

2014-11-23 Thread david gross
Just updated my 4s. I can no longer find the e mail tweet option. Can someone please advise. Thanks David Gross Sent from my iPhone -- 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 ques

What do I do with a zipped book that I downloaded on my iPhone can I open it in voice dream do I have to get something to unzip it with first

2014-11-23 Thread Wren Langley
Hi all, and thank you for the help. I downloaded a zipped book on my iPhone and I try to open it in book invoice dream but it didn't seem to work. What do I need to do please and thank you very much this is my first book that I have downloaded God bless, Wren Langley Sent from my iPhone -- Th

RE: Creating ringtones from songs using iTunes 12 - the complete guide

2014-11-23 Thread Neal Ewers
Sieghard. Very nicely done. What I am about to say is not a correction to anything you have said, but I want to clarify one point which I got tripped up on yesterday. You say, “Connect your phone, make sure Sync All Tones is selected or if you sync selected tones, make sure your new rington

RE: iphone 4 and ios 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Cris Ali
Hi Nadia, You can’t update iPhone 4 to iOS 8. The cutoff for updating is iPhone 4S. The last update available for iPhone for is iOS 7.x. Regards, Cris From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nadia Mattiazzo Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 4:54 AM To:

RE: [Bulk] RE: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Don, I think I mentioned in my tutorial that a ringtone can't be longer than 40 seconds. You can't just rename a 3 or 4 minute song with the m4r extension, it will not work that way. I just posted a complete tutorial on how to make ringtones from songs using iTunes 12 and this includes maki

Creating ringtones from songs using iTunes 12 - the complete guide

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hello Listers, As promised, here is as complete a guide as I could come up with describing how you can make ringtones from your songs using iTunes 12. This has headings, both level 1 and 2 which you can use if you want to get back to a particular section. After explaining the process and after

Re: Very scary moment when updating to 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Arnold Schmidt
When I got to the slide to set up, double or split tapping on none of the foreign languages, nor on the information button, got it talking in English when I updated my IPhone 5 from 7.1.2, to 8.1.1. After a while, I was completely stuck, and was tabbing over in iTunes to restore it, when I in

Re: Sprint plans for iPhone

2014-11-23 Thread Brent Harding
I just recently got a 6 from them on the lease plan, and being thinner than the Moto X was, the 6 definitely fits in your pocket. Sprint's site isn't the world's easiest to navigate, ordering it was a bear, even with existing service, but I managed to get it done with Firefox. The one thing I fo

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Jim Fettgather
XBox does have a number of programmed radio streams, as well as the ability to create playlists to which you can listen to online or download directly to your device for off line listening. -Original Message- From: Christina C. Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 3:15 PM To: viphone@googl

RE: importing music into an itunes play list

2014-11-23 Thread Thom Spittle
No, the way that you did it is just another way. Just like with many things in windows, there is more than one way to get something done. This is just another way. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of carol.pearso...@googlemail.com Sent: Sunday,

Re: Sprint plans for iPhone

2014-11-23 Thread Devin Prater
That’s the problem. The text now app, used with calls, doesn’t sound good at all, the call quality I mean. That, and the vibrations and finger print tech and the 64 bit processor in the smaller device is a few of the many reasons why I want to get an iPhone. > On Nov 23, 2014, at 4:25 PM, Felici

RE: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Jim Ruby
That was the problem I had was airplaying to my apple tv that did not work then siri took a dump. Was going to troubleshoot this, but looks like its already done. Iphone 5s apple tv II. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieg

Re: Sprint plans for iPhone

2014-11-23 Thread Devin Prater
Thank you a lot! I’m gonna go with the iPhone 6 I think. I want a phone that can fit in my pocket. But if the iPhone 6 plus is a little shorter than the iPad mini then maybe, just maybe. I don’t like working with the Mini though, even in portrait. So probably the six. > On Nov 23, 2014, at 4:18

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
what does audio ducking do to voice-over and Siri? It seems to be on in my phone, but I mostly notice it with music. Most of the time, I don't want audio ducking on because I have a braille display, but since it's in the shop, it helps, but I wonder how you are saying this affects Siri and Vo

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
Is it the Audio Ducking (set to on) that causes me not to get clicks feedback when brailling using the app directly, or does this just not work when set to words! You may already know the answer, which is why I pose the question now, but when next I'm beside my phone I'll try to turn Audio Duc

Re: All access

2014-11-23 Thread Alan J Paganelli
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Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
Yes, I've seen this problem too since updating. Eden On 11/23/2014 1:35 PM, Richard Turner wrote: Siri is certainly been inconsistent for me since updating to 8.1.1 also on an iPhone 5S. However, I just tried it with Safari and after a couple failed attempts, it worked like it should. I think

RE: [Bulk] RE: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Don Risavy, Jr.
What is that as hadn't heard about it and yes think airplay is enabled on ITunes. So any suggestions. Also have you heard or seen tones being lost or removed after downloading them and installing from purchase from ITunes as just turned my phone back on a few minutes ago and the tones downloaded

Notifications question about things in "not include"

2014-11-23 Thread Neal Ewers
Hi, If I go to Settings, Notifications, I notice that government alerts is in the section on do not include. I assume this means that I will still be notified, but they will not show up in notifications if I happen to miss the alert. If this is not true, how do I get them into my include section?

RE: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Do you have audio ducking turned off? Turning it off has interesting effects on several things. Also, do you use an Airplay device? If I use Airplay I have to restart my phone before SIRI works again otherwise it does exactly what you describe, SIRI beeps to listen and immediately beeps like whe

Re: Are you loving your iPhone 6 plus?

2014-11-23 Thread Christopher Chaltain
The KNFB Reader is already supported on the iPhone 6+. On 11/23/2014 11:56 AM, matthew dyer wrote: Hi, I have used a 7 inch tablet and can see myself owning an iPhone 6 plus at some point. More importently for the battery life. I also hope it get the KNFB reader some time so this would be v

Unable to Read Account info in iTunes 12 with JAWS 16

2014-11-23 Thread Judy Holloway
Hi. I need to review or change my credit card info for my iTunes account. I am using JAWS 16 and iTunes 12. I went into the iTunes store on my computer and was unable to read the information. I could not access this info on my iPhone 5 either. Has anyone else had this problem, and how can I fix it.

Re: Sprint plans for iPhone

2014-11-23 Thread Feliciano G
If you cannot access the website, I suggest you call their customer service line. I wouldn't trust other information as these plans often change. Regards, Feliciano Like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow me on Twitter: Www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Sent fro

Re: Sprint plans for iPhone

2014-11-23 Thread Brent Harding
If you take the leasing option for $25 a month for the 64 gig iPhone 6 or, I think $5 a month lower for 16, and 5 more for 128, you can get an unlimited everything plan for $50 a month. I don't know quite why, but you can pay the typical prices up front for a two-year contract for any of them, a

Re: iphone 4 and ios 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Nadia Mattiazzo
Thanks all for responses. Like I said, I need a new Iphone LOL Nadia - Original Message - From: "Christopher Hallsworth" To: Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:16 AM Subject: Re: iphone 4 and ios 8.1.1 Sorry but the 4 is not eligible for iOS 8 and later. iOS 7.1.2 plus any security

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
I just had a thought. Try going into settings and turning off Siri. Power off your phone and wait a minute, then power it back on and then go back into settings and turn Siri on again. Once in a while, I've had a setting that wouldn't seem to hold until I did this. Also, can you get Siri respond w

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Donald L. Roberts
I want to ask a related question. Thus far, Pandora is the only streaming service which I have played with extensively. I am wondering which of the streaming services has the greatest selection of older and vintage music? I have always suspected that the perception is that only younger a

Sprint plans for iPhone

2014-11-23 Thread Devin Prater
Hi all. I’m planning to get a new phone, an iPhone 6 or maybe even a 6 plus. So, what kind of plans are there for Sprint? I tried looking at their website, but there were plenty of improperly labeled buttons and all that, and it was generally confusing. So, can anyone give me any help with that?

Re: iStick: USB Flash Drive with Lightning for iPhone and iPad

2014-11-23 Thread David Chittenden
Actually, the iStick app shares files just like other apps. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 24 Nov 2014, at 06:40, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > I don't think that is how these drives work. Yes, you can transfer pictures,

Re: iStick: USB Flash Drive with Lightning for iPhone and iPad

2014-11-23 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, I have and use the iStick. The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 24 Nov 2014, at 06:40, Terrie Terlau wrote: > > I just read in a 9 to 5 Mac review that iStick uses its own ap t

Re: importing music into an itunes play list

2014-11-23 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
Ah, This wasn't the method I used with some good and some failing results. Is this where I was going wrong the other week, Tom? I simply selected the tracks in Itunes, chose the Add to Playlist option from the context menu, and sometimes it seemed to work and other times it didn't. That seeme

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Gary Petraccaro
Suggest either Apple Access and I believe the number is 877-204-3930 If they can't help, go to the Apple Store. This sounds like what I was going through. After I exchanged my phone for another same model phone, the problems diminished. There's the occasional glitch, but nowhere near what I wa

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Christina C.
I can’t even get a few syllables in. I get the usual Siri is listening tone immediately followed by a tone that denotes that Siri is not listening. :( Christina > On Nov 23, 2014, at 2:43 PM, Ron Pelletier wrote: > > I’m also occasionally getting SIRI cutting out after a few syllables on my 5S

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Christina C.
No matter how many times I try in Safari it just won’t work. Siri won’t respond/listen. I will even lose peach. :( I have to somehow get back to the home screen and cross my fingers that Siri will decide to work and then ask Siri to turn voiceOver off and then on again because the triple click h

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Ron Pelletier
I’m also occasionally getting SIRI cutting out after a few syllables on my 5S Ron & Danvers From: Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 4:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri? Siri is certainly been inconsistent for me since updating

Re: Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
Siri is certainly been inconsistent for me since updating to 8.1.1 also on an iPhone 5S. However, I just tried it with Safari and after a couple failed attempts, it worked like it should. I think you might still want to report it to Apple. by the way, I've dictated this entire message. I am findi

Anyone else having trouble engaging Siri?

2014-11-23 Thread Christina C.
I often cannot engage Siri and my speech disappears very often. I’m trying to figure out if this is a bug or if this warrants a visit to the apple store. If I am in Safari and I press the home button to engage Siri, I get a tone and then a bong. I cannot use Siri unless I go back to the home scr

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Christina C.
I do love using slacker Radio on my iPhone. I can’t speak for mac or PC. You can play music on demand, have slacker create a station based on an artist or song, or listen to stations created by Slacker. I actually really enjoy the stations they created. I have never tried xBOX but I may have to

RE: Are you loving your iPhone 6 plus?

2014-11-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi Jonathan. My 6 plus has finally been shipped so quite anxious to get my hands on it. Do you use desktop or away mode when using Braille screen input? It would seem like the size would be perfect for desktop mode but I know some folks prefer away mode. Best regards, Rick Alfa

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Teresa Cochran
Sure. You can do the Braille command dots 2-4-6-space and that will take you to the search field and other places in the Rhapsody menu. You can also use option-left- or right-arrow on the bluetooth keyboard. "We can see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well, and seeing with the brai

Re: I want to select, copy and paste a facebook status of a friend in to my own status but don't know how

2014-11-23 Thread Feliciano G
Place the focus on the status, then do a three finger quadruple tap. This will copy what voice over read onto the clipboard. Then you can go ahead and paste that information onto your status. Regards, Feliciano Like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow me on Twi

Re: seeking advice on purchase of first iphone

2014-11-23 Thread Kelly Pierce
Consider Page Plus as an option. It uses the Verizon network and supports Verizon iPhones. Kelly On 11/23/14, Eden Kizer wrote: > Ok, so now you've got me curious, I have Verizon this phone I think will > only work Verizon, but it works the prepaid verizon too. I pay $49 a > month for unlimi

Re: I want to select, copy and paste a facebook status of a friend in to my own status but don't know how

2014-11-23 Thread Jen Colley
If you are on the status, is there a way to select all? I’ve been in to the status, but don’t see edit in the roter to select all and then copy and paste. Jen From: Teresa Cochran Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 1:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: I want to select, copy and

Re: Pages app and .docx files

2014-11-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Yes. On the iPhone or iPad the export options are in the tools menu if you like. Double tap done button then you can see your documents and other controls. On 22/11/2014 21:34, Alex Hall wrote: So, you'd open the file, make your edits, then export? You'd then have two versions of the file, co

RE: Very scary moment when updating to 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Neal Ewers
Hi, Thanks. I have never had this happen. I guess I've been lucky. I never had that happen when I updated my phone from 7.1 to 8.1.1. I also didn't get the cannot connect to this iPhone message either. But, it's good to know that this is somewhat normal. Thanks for the hint about touching the sc

Re: iphone 4 and ios 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Sorry but the 4 is not eligible for iOS 8 and later. iOS 7.1.2 plus any security updates will be the only things you can update now on this retired phone. On 23/11/2014 10:27, RobH. wrote: Don't think the 4 is included in this upgrade, but for sure, one to avoid; a 4 would grind to a halt I re

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Jim
All that I had to do was to create an account, and a password. Then, I was able to use the service on an iOS device, and from the Pc. I did not have to take any extra steps beyond those. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2014, at 2:09 PM, RobH. wrote: > > I checked this xbox music, it does

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Jim
I have found the Xbox web player to be very accessible, both on the Mac, and the PC, even the android app is accessible. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona > wrote: > > how well does the xbox music service work on the pc and mac sides? > al

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread RobH.
I checked this xbox music, it does say you can take your xbox pass code to it, indeed, on the download page, it states it has to be used with an xbox music pass code or words to that effect. Someone might want to explain that, but it makes this app less straight forward than before. - Orig

Re: entering pass code with the native Braille app

2014-11-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Yeah, and this is exactly the same in handwriting mode as well. On 23/11/2014 18:38, Paul and Paula Jordan wrote: Hi, all. I came across an interesting little thing. I'm not yet having much luck with the finger print identifier, so I very often have to enter my pass code to unlock my phone. I

Re: Very scary moment when updating to 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
Hi, I've had the different language problem for as long as I can remember but I have no idea why it happens. FYI, double tapping on anything that is spoken in a different language results in VO talking in English again. Cheers, Ben. On 11/23/14, Neal Ewers wrote: > Well, I think I have had my s

RE: Very scary moment when updating to 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Neal, I got the same message when I upgraded an iPod Touch, but not when I upgraded my iPhone. Regardless the iPod Touch rebooted and came up fine. That message in another language is actually normal. Did you upgrade your wife’s 5C from iOS 7 to 8? Normally the “Slide to Setup” message on

Very scary moment when updating to 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Neal Ewers
Well, I think I have had my scare for today. I was updating my wife's iPhone 5C to 8.1.1. I updated my phone not long ago. I backed up her phone, took everything out of the app switcher, and rebooted the phone. The update went flawlessly until I got to the very end. I was sitting there thin

RE: [Bulk] Editing album titles in iTunes 12 on Windows 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I did try that as well and it also does nothing for me. Are you saying this worked in iTunes 12 or are you talking about renaming an album in Windows? Regards, Sieghard Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Se

RE: Purchasing KNFB Reader app with a gift card

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Wayne, Why not ask whoever might buy a Visa prepaid card to buy you iTunes gift cards instead? Anyhow, if you do get any of the Visa cards, instead of going through all the trouble to try if they work, why not just walk into one of dozens of grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores, e

RE: [Bulk] Editing album titles in iTunes 12 on Windows 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
I tried that first, but it didn’t work for me. Perhaps, the next time I’ll try it again after a couple other steps. Overall, I like iTunes 12, but there are a few fetures I wish acted the same as in 11. Richard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

RE: Purchasing KNFB Reader app with a gift card

2014-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
Hi, I think you will get a better answer is you call Apple directly. I assume that some bank is behind even the generic Visa cards, but who knows. Good luck, Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Merritt Sent: Sunda

Skype chat commands, was: Perplexing skype problem

2014-11-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hello David, I wonder if your issue has to do with the fact that if you use Skype on an iPhone you will always show as signed in unless you actually go into the Settings and sign out of your account which of course means everytime you open the app you have to sign in with your Skype Id and Pass

Re: seeking advice on purchase of first iphone

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
Ok, so now you've got me curious, I have Verizon this phone I think will only work Verizon, but it works the prepaid verizon too. I pay $49 a month for unlimited text and dtalk, but the data is terrible 500 megs and $10 each extra meg, can someone tell me is there a better plan, and maybe sinc

RE: [Bulk] Editing album titles in iTunes 12 on Windows 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Don & Cher
If you have the album selected, try the F2 key- worked for changing song titles for me. Cher From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 1:33 PM To: ViPone list Subject: [Bulk] Editing album titles in iT

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
so then rhapsody won't be accessible for a person who uses a bluetooth keyboard or the braille device. Eden On 11/23/2014 9:51 AM, Teresa Cochran wrote: I haven't tried Tidal. Spotify seems to be a good deal more accessible than Rhapsody, and has more of a selection of music. The only really t

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Eden Kizer
How many songs does XBox have, and does it have radio too or just where you can stream, and can you search by genre and the like as well? Eden On 11/23/2014 9:10 AM, Jim Fettgather wrote: Xbox music, $9.95 a month, is completely and totally Voiceover accessible, you can create playlists, play s

RE: Text Message Using Braille Device

2014-11-23 Thread Jerry Berrier
Eileen, Thanks very much. That does seem to help some of the time, although I’m finding I sometimes have to a chord l and then a chord 456 and then use chord dot 1 a couple of times to find my way back to where I want to be. Not ideal, but it does seem to be working. Thanks very much.

Purchasing KNFB Reader app with a gift card

2014-11-23 Thread Wayne Merritt
Greetings all. I am hoping to purchase the KNFB Reader app this Christmas. If I get one of those generic Visa gift cards, can I pay for the app using the gift card? I know people can send me virtual gift cards through the App Store, but for those in my family who may not used the i-things as much,

Re: World War

2014-11-23 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
The basic premise is that you are the general of an army in a country of your choosing. You have to deploy your units (infantry, ground, water, air), which costs money. You obtain money by completing missions, and winning battles against other players. Battles are very simple as far as I can tel

entering pass code with the native Braille app

2014-11-23 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
Hi, all. I came across an interesting little thing. I'm not yet having much luck with the finger print identifier, so I very often have to enter my pass code to unlock my phone. If I enter it on the on-screen keyboard the numbers are announced. If I, however, use the on-screen Braille mode, I j

Re: World War

2014-11-23 Thread Charles Rivard
Although I don't play it, I would like more details from someone who has played it to determine my possible interest. Thanks. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: "Brandon A. Olivares"

World War

2014-11-23 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
Does anyone here play World War on the iPhone? I just got it yesterday and am enjoying it. It’s very accessible, all except for the first screen when you open the app for the first time. It can be confusing at first, but it’s not hard to figure out. If you play it, please add my alliance code:

Re: seeking advice on purchase of first iphone

2014-11-23 Thread Kelly Pierce
Dear Susan, As my article mentions, the first step in joining the iPhone tribe is in learning about the coverage and reliability of the wireless service in your area, the area to which you are moving, and the places where you visit frequently. A family member’s relationship with AT&T may be a perf

Re: I want to select, copy and paste a facebook status of a friend in to my own status but don't know how

2014-11-23 Thread Teresa Cochran
Have you tried sharing your friend's status? Otherwise, in order to select and copy, it's easiest to do the Voiceover copy gesture, which is a three-finger-quadruple-tap once you've focused on the status. You may have to delete a word or two that Voiceover puts in, like "selected", etc. Or you c

I want to select, copy and paste a facebook status of a friend in to my own status but don't know how

2014-11-23 Thread Jen Colley
Hi, I want to copy a friend’s facebook status in to my own status using the native facebook app but don’t have a blue tooth keyboard so don’t know how to do this. Thanks. Jen -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list

Re: Which On-demand Streaming Music Service Works Best with VoiceOver?

2014-11-23 Thread Eric Brinkman
Spotify and Tidal both work pretty well on iOS, but Spotify on the Mac is unusable without a bit of vision. Tidal gives you lossless audio which you probably already know, but I haven't tried it on the Mac or PC yet. I'll keep both since I mostly use them on iOS and listen to my Spotify playlist

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