Re: Zedge version 2.5 app accessible

Ah. That answers my question, then. I control everything about my library and don't let iTunes organize or mess wit it in any way. It can mean some extra steps, but I don't mind. All I need to do to add a ringtone to iTunes is copy it to my ringtones folder in my media foldwer and press enter

Re: iOS: iPhone4S & RetireMent

I'm sorry, but we won't know that until Apple's WWDC conference probably next June. We all thought iOS 9 wouldn't run on the 4s, right? Boy we were wrong for sure. > On 27 Nov 2015, at 20:10, Dave wrote: > > the 4s runs iOS9 and any updates after, until iOS 10 comes

videos on iphone?

HI. wondering what video format the iPhone will play? I have vlc. Will I be able to play mp4? Speaking of which does anyone know of an acessible converter for the mac? thanks Maria -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

That the 5c would be cheaper enough to have been able for my parents to afford it rather than the Android was my dream, but no! Apple should make more-afordavle phones for those (especially here in Mexico) who can't readily aford most recent nodels! Thus having to make do with older phone, and

Re: Accessibility of JawBone app

The Jawbone is fairly accessible, you can see the number of steps you've taken in a day, it's however quite tricky to select the type of workout you have done in order to log it as the buttons are not labelled and don't always select the next one when you flick left or right. I can't say

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Hello, Well, that's why I wondered. And I guess just because of the casing, the 5C is cheaper? - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain To: viphone@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, November 28, 2015 2:26 am Subject: Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable? >

Podcast Download Failed, Now what?

Using a PC with Window-Eyes latest version and the pre-12.03 iTunes. It says on two podcasts "download failed". Is the a way to force a retry? Will it pick up next 'casts? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

Re: icloud for windows

Hello everybody. I used ICloud for Windows in the past and it worked for a while but after an upgrade I had problems with it. I upgraded it but haven't tried it. How reliable is it these days? > On Nov 28, 2015, at 12:56 AM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Paul, > > The primary purpose

Re: icloud for windows

paul, having not used it for ages, I installed it on my laptop yesterday, and it seems to be ok again. Cheers Alex On 28/11/2015 11:53, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everybody. I used ICloud for Windows in the past and it worked for a while but after an upgrade I had problems with it. I upgraded it

Re: Trouble with pop up buttons and the picker.

Hello, Adjust value appears, but rarely. Go somewhere like control center, volume. Right there and then, flick the rotor. You will hear adjust value. But, once you quit control center, it'll disappear off the rotor. - Original Message - From: Monica Jones To:

Re: In the Facebook iOS app, where did the birthday reminders go?

I got an email ofa Birthday NotificN today, so I know that works. All i need do then is go into Facebook and reply – if I want to. From: Sherrie Sent: Friday, November 27, 2015 1:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: In the Facebook iOS app, where did the birthday reminders go? I

Re: icloud for windows

I agree iCloud let's you share things in the cloud between multiple devices, but it isn't necessary for some of the things you've mentioned. For example, contacts and calendar events can just be synced using Exchange or other protocols. You don't need iCloud to sync these items across multiple

Problem with blue tooth

Sent from my iPhonei am using IPhone 6 Plus and suddenly nothing works with blue tooth. Nothing shows in the list of devices and nothing will pair. Any suggestions welcomed. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Hello,OK, thanks. Interesting, but strange. I take it as 5C also breaks easier? Sent from an iPad. Please excuse any spelling errors. > On 28 Nov 2015, at 2:26 p.m., Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > The 5C was not that much cheaper. It was definitely not a low end phone.

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Don't think so, it just breaks if not looked after, just like all the others. - Original Message - From: "rajmund" To: Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 3:33 PM Subject: Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable? Hello,OK, thanks.

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

Aftershokz are addressing the sound leakage and other issues with their latest headphones. I got in on the Trekz Titanium campaign and should soon have a pair of those. The Blues 2S headset also incorporates the sound enhancement and leak prevention improvements. I believe they're available now.

playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation

Hi. I have subscribed to apple music for the free 3 months and have successfully gotten albums to my library. They show up in itunes on the pc and on my ipad but apple tv 3rd generation doesn't seem to see them in the music program or in my shared computer. Will the apple tv 3rd generation play

Re: pages issues and a comparison question.

Hello Samantha, I can’t make comparisons with Windows as I’ve never used Windows, but I’m a longterm Mac user and normally have no problems with focus in Pages. However, since the latest updates to Pages and the change to El Capitán, there have been all kinds of focus issues. I’m constantly

Re: SIRI asking too many questions when calling with an iPhone

i've never come across this, if i ask siri to call a contact it usually works, I've never known it to look up a phone number for me unless I ask it to. On 28/11/2015 16:52, Barry Abbott wrote: Wondering if anyone has a solution Request to SIRI: "Call Caseno Taxi" Response: "I found a Caseno

RE: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Apple still at the end of the day views itself more as a luxury brand. They'll tell you that the needs of lower income markets can be met by older phones in the secondary markets. I.E. Used or refurbished i-devices. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: SIRI asking too many questions when calling with an iPhone

My experience is that it doesn't call business just individuals. On 11/28/15, Alex Stone wrote: > i've never come across this, if i ask siri to call a contact it usually > works, I've never known it to look up a phone number for me unless I ask > it to. > > On 28/11/2015

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

Fair enough, but I'm not prepared to shell out the not inconsiderable amount of money the new ones will cost just to find out whether they've improved or not. On 28/11/2015 17:11, Michael Feir wrote: Aftershokz are addressing the sound leakage and other issues with their latest headphones. I

RE: SIRI asking too many questions when calling with an iPhone

I don't have this problem on my phone running the latest update. You spelled "Caseno" with an e. I did find many hits for "Casino" taxi service, with an i in place of your e in the word "Casino." You could try spelling it Casino in your contacts. Gary Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryDBowers

Re: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation -and- thoughts on latest Apple TV UX

Hi Cara. Would you mind sharing with me what you don't like about the apple tv 4th generation? thanks. Sent from my iPad > On Nov 28, 2015, at 12:02 PM, Cara Quinn wrote: > > Hello Larry, > > No, unfortunately, the 3rd gen Apple TV does not work with Apple Music. >

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

I'd go with the 5s because it was the first of the 64 bit iPhones. Eevery iPhone sense that is also 64 bit. Alan Sent from my iPad Air > On Nov 27, 2015, at 8:34 AM, rajmund wrote: > > Hello, > Thanks all; been also wondering about this, as am looking into my first

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

There are and one brand that's been talked about on this list is Aftershokz. On 29/11/15 04:03, Brian Albriton wrote: Are that headphones that you can hear without covering your ears and blocking out other sound? I've heard there are some on this order that use bone conduction or something like

SIRI asking too many questions when calling with an iPhone

Wondering if anyone has a solution Request to SIRI: "Call Caseno Taxi" Response: "I found a Caseno Taxi on Nova Lee Drive - is that the one you want?" I have this company in my contacts and as a favourite. When calling from my Apple watch under friends it does what I ask I find this process

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Hello, One would think metal holds on better. Sent from an iPad. Please excuse any spelling errors. > On 28 Nov 2015, at 4:40 p.m., 'RobH.' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Don't think so, it just breaks if not looked after, just like all the others. > - Original

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

Depends on how it was engineered and fitted. - Original Message - From: "rajmund" To: Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 5:23 PM Subject: Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable? Hello, One would think metal holds on better. Sent from

Re: Major Problem, iPhone 6

Hi Monica, sounds like you're thinking of 3D Touch. This feature I'm describing isn't related to that. Yes, this is an iOS feature rather than a feature specific to any model, so it'll be on your 5s too. What happens is that developers have the opportunity to disable typical VO gestures for

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

I will do my research and read those reviews that is a great suggestion > On Nov 28, 2015, at 9:29 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > My head is too big for the Aftershokz so they never worked for me. > I just did a search on Amazon and there are a lot more bone

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

The 5C was not that much cheaper. It was definitely not a low end phone. I'm not sure why Apple came out with the 5C other than to tap into the market for brightly colored phones. On 11/28/2015 04:26 AM, Rajmund wrote: Hello, Well, that's why I wondered. And I guess just because of the

Headphones that don't block your ears

Are that headphones that you can hear without covering your ears and blocking out other sound? I've heard there are some on this order that use bone conduction or something like it. -- Brian -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

The problem with bone conduction headphones is also one of there bennefits, they don't block out other sound, but unless the volume is turned down pretty low, anyone around you can also hear what you're hearing. On 28/11/2015 15:03, Brian Albriton wrote: Are that headphones that you can hear

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

For now I am still using my iPhone 5s. My iPhone history is, I started out with an iPhone 4 and then got an iPhone 5s about 2 years ago. I'm trying to decide should I get an iPhone 6s or wait until next October for an iPhone 7. Waiting for the iPhone 7 would fit with the way I have been

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

They're still supposed to be pretty rugged, but I think reviews did show that they were a bit more fragile. On 29/11/15 04:33, rajmund wrote: Hello,OK, thanks. Interesting, but strange. I take it as 5C also breaks easier? Sent from an iPad. Please excuse any spelling errors. On 28 Nov 2015,

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

These are also the ones i'm talking about. On 28/11/2015 16:19, Christopher Chaltain wrote: There are and one brand that's been talked about on this list is Aftershokz. On 29/11/15 04:03, Brian Albriton wrote: Are that headphones that you can hear without covering your ears and blocking out

Re: iPhone 5S still relevant and usable?

The 5C is cheaper because it is the 5 in the plastic case, and the 5S is definitely ahigher model to justify the price. Rh. - Original Message - From: "Rajmund" To: Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 10:26 AM Subject: Re: iPhone 5S

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

What's the difference between the older Blues, the newer 2S, and the Trekz Titanium? - Original Message - From: "Alex Stone" To: Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 11:14 AM Subject: Re: Headphones that don't block your ears Fair

RE: Headphones that don't block your ears

My head is too big for the Aftershokz so they never worked for me. I just did a search on Amazon and there are a lot more bone conduction Bluetooth headphones than I expected. They range from $50 to the Aftershokz $99.99. If anyone is serious about finding a pair of bone conduction headphones,

Re: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation -and- thoughts on latest Apple TV UX

Hello Larry, No, unfortunately, the 3rd gen Apple TV does not work with Apple Music. I have no idea wether or not this will change but I do not think so. Not sure what Apple is thinking with this kind of product and service fragmentation which I bet never would have flown when Steve was

Re: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation -and- thoughts on latest Apple TV UX

I am disappointed too; Let's hope it comes sooner than later since they announced it would be released to the Apple TV in the Fall when they announced it in June. > On 28 Nov 2015, at 18:02, Cara Quinn wrote: > > Hello Larry, > > No, unfortunately, the 3rd gen Apple

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

www.aftershokz.com Andy -Original Message- From: Brian Albriton Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 7:03 AM To: vIphone List Subject: Headphones that don't block your ears Are that headphones that you can hear without covering your ears and blocking out other sound? I've heard there

RE: what is the best grille thermometer

Hi, The battery is not rechargeable but the claim is that it will last 250 hours. Its not an expensive battery I just cooked a 14 pound turkey using my iGrill for Thanksgiving and it came out really well Of course, in the US, the meat charts recommend 165 degrees but, in Canada, our doctors

RE: anyone have an email for the accessibility dept at apple?

accessibil...@apple.com That has been an issue for a while. Please do write them and add your voice to the comments. Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Oyen Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 11:55 AM To:

fit bit accessibility

Hi list, I am considering taking advantage of the holiday sales and purchasing a fit bit. Does anyone use one and how accessible is the app? I am brand new to wearables in general. Any and all assistance appreciated. Have a great weekend, Rhonda -- The following information is important for

Re: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation

I'm only on iTunes match but it does use icloud music library just like apple music. > On 28 Nov 2015, at 19:47, Larry Lumpkin wrote: > > Hi. Are you subscribed to apple music? Will albums you added to your > library from apple music play on the tv? > > >

Re: Headphones that don't block your ears

They work perfectly for me, having said that, I do find they can become uncomfortable after using them for a long time. I have a feeling that I read somewhere that the new version is supposed to make them adjustable, but I'm not sure. On 28/11/2015 17:29, Richard Turner wrote: My head is too

Re: fit bit accessibility

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your help. At least after initial set up I will be able to use the device independently . Thanks again, Rhonda > On Nov 28, 2015, at 3:30 PM, Beth G wrote: > > Hi, > I have the fit bit flex and after I had some sighted help setting up

Re: Thoughts on iWatch

Hi Jenny, I for one love my Apple Watch. Just so you know, it isn't called the I watch. It's just as Apple Watch. It is very voice over friendly. I can do almost anything with my watch that I can with my phone. It is very convenient to text and dictate messages through it. The microphone is

Re: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation

Today I solved this problem for my iTunes match on apple tv 3rd generation by resetting the apple tv completely and setting it up from scratch again. And, lo! All my music from icloud music library appeared! Harry > On 28 Nov 2015, at 17:49, Larry Lumpkin wrote: > >

RE: Problem with blue tooth

Try rebooting your device? Jenn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynn White Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 7:50 AM To: IPhone List Subject: Problem with blue tooth Sent from my iPhonei am

anyone have an email for the accessibility dept at apple?

I have been having some issues lately. It seems I can't file a review of an app in the appstore. Every time I try to select anything other than the title, I get bounced out. This isn't the only bug in iOS, but its certainly a show stopper. anyone happen to have the email? thanks, Eric --

Re: fit bit accessibility

Hi, I have the fit bit flex and after I had some sighted help setting up the app, the app is very accessible TThe initial set up screen where you enter your height weight etc., is not accessible, and then it is accessible. Once that is done, it works very well Thanks Beth Sent from my

picking an apple music album and playing it on the pc

I can choose an apple music album or song on my I device and add it to my library beautifully but how do you do it in itunes on the pc? -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if

RE: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation

Hi. Are you subscribed to apple music? Will albums you added to your library from apple music play on the tv? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Harry Bell Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 1:41 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

apple tv 4th generation thoughts

Hello all. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts concerning the apple tv 4. Do you like it? Do you not like it? Why not? Etc. thanks very much. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or

Re: Thoughts on iWatch

Hi Jenn, Good to see you over here, and thanks for the reply. Yeah, sorry, I realized my slip almost immediately upon hitting the “send” button. In fact, I felt so stupid about it that I nearly posted a correction, but decided that would only draw more attention to it instead. I’m so glad

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hi, Apple does have a keyboard. It is about as fig as the L'ogitech keyboard. It runs around $70 also. Also, someone else suggested the keyboard from At guys. That is a very small keyboard about the size of a small candy bar. You can use only one hand for that one. She was right, it runs about

Dictation was Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hi again, I like Siri. She helps me a lot. You won't be a to use her in extensions though. That is a part where you will have to use the home screen for. Dictation is slightly different from Siri. When you are in any edit field, there is a dictate button on the bottom left. Here, you can

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

i've had two apple keyboards, one i bought new when I got my first iPhone, and one i bought second hand later on. They're good but expensive, but they have a button to turn them on an d off at one end, and I found that they could easily be turned on accidentally when carried in a bag or a

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Alex, I had the same exact problem as you did with the Apple keyboard randomly turning on. Fortunately, the new generation of Apple keyboard turns on with an actual switch. It's also rechargeable via a lightning cable. Thankw, Ari > On Nov 28, 2015, at 3:44 PM, Alex Stone

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

TO be honest, a keyboard the size of a candy bar would be no use to anyone as there'd be no way of touch typing on it. On 29/11/2015 00:24, englishride...@gmail.com wrote: If you're talking about the little keyboard that AT Guys cells, I would actually say that it's about the size of an iPhone

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

But I can and do buy Anker keyboards that do these things for less than $20, so why would I want an Apple one, apart from the fact that it looks sexy? On 29/11/2015 00:26, englishride...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, I had the same exact problem as you did with the Apple keyboard randomly turning

Re: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation -and- thoughts on latest Apple TV UX

Hi Cara, I am surprised that you don't have better luck with Siri searching. You mentioned having trouble searching and having to type in search queries. What a drag. I knew about the bad alphabet thing. And I can't imagine why they did the music search thing with having to flip through songs.

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hello Ari, Thank you very much for the info on the new generation of the apple keyboards. Where do I get them? What do I ask for exactly? Waiting for your answer God bless Eva ga...@rogers.com Your life is God's gift to you The way you live it is your gift to God From:

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hi Ari, What does concave mean? Where do we get the anker keyboard? Just because it is an inexpensive keyboard and not an apple keyboard, I am afraid that it might not help me in typing Arabic as I need it to have this feature. Otherwise, I would go for it too. Why not? I do not choose

Re: apple tv 4th generation thoughts

Hi, It's good but still feels like a bit of a beta product. The remote has sensitivity issues - E.G. I unknowingly purchased a film when it was in my pocket and there are some annoying VO issues but nothing that is a show stopper in my opinion. Given the fairly small range of apps available at

Thumb drives with the iPod touch 6?

Hello Listers: I'm new to the list and have just become the owner of an iPod touch 6. So I have many questions. If I were to consider a keyboard, is the mini keyboard At Guys sells doable without being too small to be practical and reasonably comfortable? And I wonder if we can connect and

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hello Alex, Thank you very much for your input on keyboards. What is an anker keyboard? How large? Where do we buy it? How come 12 pounds Sterlin make 8 dollars whereas to my knowledge a Sterlin pound is of a higher value than a Us dollar. God bless Eva ga...@rogers.com Your life is

Re: Dictation was Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hi Jenn, Thank you very much again for the info. So the dictation is different from siri. It’s on the bottom left hand side. Okay, why then don’t we use the dictation system instead of siri all the time? What does siri do that the dictation system does not do? I will try the dictation

Re: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation -and- thoughts on latest Apple TV UX

Hi Larry, Just a quick note about this for now. Here are some thoughts on the latest Apple TV. Please remember these are only my opinions. Others may feel differently. • text / data entry This is by far the worst part of the experience in my opinion. the alphabet is laid out in a continuous

Re: playing music added to my library in apple music on the apple tv 3rd generation -and- thoughts on latest Apple TV UX

Hi Larry, Just a quick note about this for now. Here are some thoughts on the latest Apple TV. Please remember these are only my opinions. Others may feel differently. • text / data entry This is by far the worst part of the experience in my opinion. the alphabet is laid out in a continuous

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

There are people who prefer a small tactile keyboard over a virtual keyboard, even though it's too small to touch type in the classical sense. Just because it's of no use to you doesn't mean it's of no use to any one. On 11/28/2015 06:43 PM, Alex Stone wrote: TO be honest, a keyboard the size

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Oh, I wouldn't either. I'd like a keyboard with more concave keys instead of super flat like on the Apple keyboard. I'm only mentioning it because it now has a switch to turn it on/off instead of a button. Thanks, Ari > On Nov 28, 2015, at 4:41 PM, Alex Stone wrote: >

Re: apple tv 4th generation thoughts

Hello. I have owned this 4 generation tv for 2 weeks and here are my thoughts. The remote is sensitive but yet I find it unresponsive in areas like the app switcher for example. The other issue I find is apps--I site ABC news--is not as clearly laid out as it is in the apple TV third

RE: Thumb drives with the iPod touch 6?

No, you cannot connect a thumb drive to an iPod Touch 6th. At least, nothing I have heard of and I bought one a couple months ago. Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lois Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 6:38 PM To:

Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

If you're talking about the little keyboard that AT Guys cells, I would actually say that it's about the size of an iPhone 4S, not a candy bar. Thanks, Ari > On Nov 28, 2015, at 3:41 PM, Jennie Facer wrote: > > Hi, > > Apple does have a keyboard. It is about as fig

Re: Thumb drives with the iPod touch 6?

I think the question of a keyboard is pretty personal. For me, a mini keyboard is not practical. Other people like them I suppose. I wouldn't touch one with a 10 foot pole. I have been touch typing for 50 years, and I'm not going to change now. Smile. As for the thumb drive, I don't think so.

RE: anyone have an email for the accessibility dept at apple?

Ha. And here I thought it was just me. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 12:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: anyone have an email for the accessibility dept at

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Bluetooth keyboard

Hi Jenn, Thank you very much for your answer to my question. I appreciate the info you wrote to me about the keyboards. God bless Eva ga...@rogers.com Your life is God's gift to you The way you live it is your gift to God From: Jennie Facer Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 6:41 PM To:

cannot get songs onto iPod Nano

All, my wife upgraded to the latest iTunes version yesterday; she used to tab to the actions menu and select “add to iPod”; however, this feature no longer exists in this menu. Does anyone know what she can do now? Thank you. Paul -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: Thumb drives with the iPod touch 6?

iStick, iFlash, and I think Kingston all do pen drives or thumb drives with a Lightening connector at the opposite end to the standard usb connector. iStick and iFlash both seem to have accessible apps to use the material on said drives. - Original Message - From: "Lois"