What I do is perform a search and just put one letter in, such as the letter
A and then I move down and look through the results. This is not to say that
you will come across very many accessible apps, but it is a way to find
things that you didn't know were there. I have come across many that
True, but if the prices get too high, they won't have anyone wanting to buy
them.
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From: Ed Worrell
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 2:39 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple Tv accessible Games
Some of the developers understand that. The reason I am
You’d need to do that in Sound Settings for the Calendar and choose a
different sound. I’d probably use a ring tone of some kind if you want it to
get your attention.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
Website,
Hello,
I can't seem to remember or find how to set a calendar alarm so that it sounds
more often so that it's harder to ignore.
I looked in setting: mail/contacts/calendar, sounds and notifications and I
donfind how to change the frequency.
As always, any reminders is appreciated.
PS I'm
Do you mean change my default language to UK instead of the Alex voice? I
haven't tried that yet. I don't much feel like trying that, as I'm not real
fond of the UK voice. But I suppose I could try it just to experiment. Is that
what you meant? I did try switching my rotor to UK English, but UK
Good morning,
I was wondering if there was a way to give someone a specific app. My
friend has an iPad mini, and he's looking for a specific app that he's not
sure how to get. He's not too good with his technology yet. I figured I
could buy the app for him, but how do I gift it to him?
Hello,
In that case, put whatever voice you wish as the default. If it still doesn't
switch, it is probably something like the email client of the person, or, as
you said, HTML.
- Original Message -
From: Mary Otten
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday,
I am sending this to both lists because it is possible there are some iPod
touch users on the Mac visionaries list who are not on the VI phone list. I am
interested in your experiences with iPod touch sixth generation using Bluetooth
or airplay. Using my iPhone, I have noticed some strange
The way they are handled in the app store is reasonable in my opinion. Why
should they be any different in price just because they would be used on an
Apple TV. The blindfold games offer purchases and the Night Jar and other
games by that developer are around $4.99, I don't see that those are
Hi,
I have been having the same problem on an iPad. Is there a way to tell if the
shuffle button is selected? I have tapped it a couple of times and this does
not stop the shuffling of album tracks for me.
Max.
> On 17 Dec 2015, at 2:50 AM, Wayne Merritt wrote:
>
> If you
I heard that because their are so many apps out their this method
doesn't work any more. Is this incorrect?
On 12/16/15, MamaPeach wrote:
> What I do is perform a search and just put one letter in, such as the letter
>
> A and then I move down and look through the results.
Hi everyone:
I would love to get an idea of what apps people are using with the
fourth gen Apple TV. This includes your sighted friends and children.
The app store is very unweilding.
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Hello,
Just as an example what would you pay for something like any of the Blind Fold
Games by Kid Friendly Software, or even the games by SomeThing Else (creators
of The NightJar)?
Ed
> On Dec 16, 2015, at 12:19 PM, John Diakogeorgiou
> wrote:
>
> This question is
Some of the developers understand that. The reason I am asking is that they
feel that there is not enough interest they may have to increase the price of
the App on the Apple TV, as there is a lot of work that goes into creating a
game that will work with VoiceOver. The general consensus is
I would second this.
certainly from my point of view, the better quality it is, the more likely I
am to fork out something decent for it.
Simon
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From: "John Diakogeorgiou"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015
You are right. That’s why they are asking about some price points. I will let
them know that, thanks for your guys feedback…
Ed
> On Dec 16, 2015, at 12:42 PM, MamaPeach wrote:
>
> True, but if the prices get too high, they won't have anyone wanting to buy
> them.
>
>
`Third generation yes, providing you accept the limitations all but gone in the
fourth generation which has received mixed reviews but believe it will get
better over time.
> On 16 Dec 2015, at 00:27, Sarai Bucciarelli
> wrote:
>
> Hi guys:;
> Is the Apple TV
Hello,
OK, here's what I mean. Flick To Rotate language, and flick down to either
Australia, UK, Africa, anything but Default. The US will also work. As long as
its not default. And yes, that means you can use US voices. When I had auto
switching, putting Samantha to US, flicking the language
Hello,
For safari to use google, you turn off scripts. For youtube, you turn it back
on. Why?
- Original Message -
From: Mary Otten
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 5:45 pm
Subject: Re: trying to buy apple products on the apple store
Robin, thanks very much. That is how I thought it would be. Well done for
taking the initiative to respond!
On 16 Dec 2015, at 6:45 pm, Robin Frost wrote:
Hi,
I’m not Sieghard but perhaps I can try and help.
Like other subscription services that can be accessed through Sonos
The possible effect on iTunes was suggested.
I think it worth people knowing.
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From: "John Diakogeorgiou"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: Just a Quick Note to Those Using an iOS Device on
Hi,
I’m not Sieghard but perhaps I can try and help.
Like other subscription services that can be accessed through Sonos such as
Pandora Sirius XM and the like in countries where available your subscription
still goes through the original content provider. Sonos is merely adding the
ability to
Hello,
The only things you could do are: 1) send him a link, he could click, and
install. 2) (don't think its legal) Log your ID into his device, while
installing.
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From: Jim Portillo
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday,
Yes, but you have to use iTunes.
Go tthe app store button in iTunes.
You may have to hit f6 a time or two to get to the search edit box.
Type in the name of the app and hit enter.
When you find the link to that app, hit enter.
On that page, you will find a combo box that you can select gift app.
This question is not very easy to answer. It really depends on the
quality and complexity of the app.
On 12/16/15, Ed Worrell wrote:
> Hello Listers,
>
> I am wondering what people with Apple’s 4th Generation Tv would be willing
> to pay for accessible games that work
Well, that is the opposite of what I want. I wanted the language switch in this
case. I remember in the past some of those switches then I think you were
talking about. They weren't appropriate. But in this case, it would be
appropriate to read German, because there was German there.
Mary
I almost bought an iPod touch a few weeks ago. I used the app on my phone and
didn't have any problem getting into the bag. However, I hate this ongoing
notion that you have to use this browser with that site and that browser with
this other site. Why in heavens name can't everybody use
Hello Listers,
I am wondering what people with Apple’s 4th Generation Tv would be willing to
pay for accessible games that work with VoiceOver. I am working with a few
people to see what can be brought to the ATV, and the biggest question is what
is a fair price for an app. The developers know
When I contacted Apple accessibility about the shopping experience on their web
site, they suggested I try a browser other than internet explorer. I didn't
have any better luck with Firefox, but safari worked just fine on my iPhone.
Also the Apple Store app works well as I think some people
Hello,
What happens if you put the rotor language to UK, NOT THE VOICE, BUT THE ACTUAL
LANGUAGE?
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From: Mary Otten
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 3:03 pm
Subject: Re: Language switching, what makes that happen?
>
Hi, list.
I have IPhone6Plus with IOS9.02.
I have downloaded 60 language-lectures from a web site. The files are named
like the following:
Learn Arabic Grammar - Lecture 01of60 (www.aswatalislam.net).mp3.
I have copied the entire folder containing all the 60 lectures from my hard
I turned it off because it never, ever predicted anything near what I wanted to
say. It was just in the way.
Rose Combs
roseco...@q.com
A picture may be worth a thousand words but it takes up three times the memory!
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com
Hi Mary,
I have used my iPod Touch 6th Gen with my Sound Brick bluetooth speaker all
day, several days without any volume strangeness.
Last weekend I had it running about 6 hours straight, then another 4 or 5 on
Sunday, and never noticed any volume changes.
Later,
Richard
> On Dec 16, 2015,
Thanks for all the feedback but I don't follow just how to either accept or
ignore the suggestions. Can someone please give me the steps?
Thanks. Jo
Sent from my iPhone
> On 16 Dec 2015, at 1:14 PM, Dr. Harshit Jaithwar wrote:
>
> Hello, I am finding it pretty useful,
hello,
Settings, general, accessibility, zoom, and right at the top of the zoom menu,
it should say zoom on. Double tap that.
Sent from an iPad. Please excuse any spelling errors.
> On 16 Dec 2015, at 10:12 pm, Keith Bundy wrote:
>
> Hi, list. I am a Voiceover user withno
I love mine save for the fat that our CBC news is limited. For example, I
cannot obtain local news coverage with it as I can on CBC news on the iPad.
***
“In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called
it 'Christmas' and went to church; the Jews called it 'Hanukkah'
I turned mine off. It's quicker to pick my own word and type it most of the
time.
-Original Message-
From: Steve Sweeney
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 4:35 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Predictive text
I just use it when it seems useful otherwise I just ignore it.
Hi,
Aww thanks for the kindness I like to try to be helpful when I can. Doing so
makes me smile as many have and continue to help me along the way.
Happy Holidays and happy iDevice using for productivity and pleasure to all.
Robin
From: 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone
Sent: Wednesday, December 16,
Make sure you are tapping the shuffle button on the now playing screen
of the mini player. When you locate that button it should announce
whether shuffle is on or off.
On 12/16/15, Agent086b wrote:
> Hi,
> I have been having the same problem on an iPad. Is there a way
Hi, list. I am a Voiceover user withno vision. I( turned on zoom today to
show someone how it works, and I now can't turn it off.
When I go to Settings, General, Accessibility, Zoom On and then double tap
the toggle, nothing happens. It still says Zoom On.
I'd really like to fix this from the
And remember that you can only gift apps or send electronic iTunes cards to
people who are using the same App Store as you, e.g. if you are in the US you
can gift an app to somebody else in the US. I am in Canada and I couldn’t gift
an app to somebody who is not in Canada or maybe I should say
hello all my friends, and marry christmas to all of you.
i need to play music from my iphone or Ipad on big speakers, and if i use the
iphone headphone jack, voice ofer will speak with the music, My friend told me
to buy an apple tv and play the music on airplay, so i can here the voice over
Personally, I think this should be off topic for this list. Windows
users have plenty of sources for information on security settings that
have nothing to do with iTunes or the iPhone. I use my iPhone for a lot
of things, but this doesn't make everything on topic for an iPhone list.
That's
Don't forget to write the app dev and ask if they would consider making there
app more vo friendly. I've worked with a couple of them and so far have had
good results.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
MamaPeach
Sent:
Hi, here is my list so far: I'm in the usa store.
Infuse pro great app for watching my own mkv movies has full dolby support
Youtube, abc, abc news parascope, speedtest can't read server list
Newsy, iblink radio, crackle, earth cam tv qvc
A and e, my tuner radio free, nastifyplayer great for
Hi,
For some reason, when Zoom is on, you can't flick too and toggle the button.
You need to phisically find it onscreen and directly tap on it. The toggle
button is on the right of the screen, just about at the top.
Hope this helps,
Brett.
Sent from Brett's iPhone
> On 17 Dec 2015, at
To except a suggestion, just double-tap it. Otherwise, just keep typing and
ignore them entirely, and they will be replaced with new suggestions when you
add more letters to the word, or start a new word. I like this feature, and for
the most part, find it saves me a few seconds. It's pretty
I think you may be confusing the predictive text feature with auto correct.
Thanks,
Ari
> On Dec 16, 2015, at 5:15 PM, Connie Mohney wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I’m using my iDevices with a blue tooth keyboard. As the previous poster
> said they just keep typing until it says
Irport express? from where can i get it?
i will connect the apple tv or anything to 3.5 jack. will Apple tv 2nd gen
have this? or is it cheaper to get this airport express?
thanks.
Ramy moustafa saber
Musicc instructor at:
faculty of musical education
music arranger and sound engineer
Sent
I think what Ann says is true because I get some german emails where Voiceover
automatically reads them in German and with others this is not the case.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Anne Robertson
Sent: Wednesday,
Why not use 9-1-1 if there is an emergency?
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Brent Harding
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:24 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: question about setting up OnCallDefender app found on Applevis
I found
Hi Ramy,
A second generation Apple TV should do the trick. However, what exactly are you
connecting it to? You can't connect it to any speakers directly unless they are
powered speakers which have an optical toslink input, the second and third
generation Apple TV have only HDMI and optical
Yes, at least I like mine. There is some little problems in some apps, but they
are getting fixed as time goes on.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Sarai Bucciarelli
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:28 PM
To:
If they build their app from the ground up with accessibility for sighted users
then there are not just in the blind market. If I was going to write an app,
this is what I would do. In this way too blind and sighted could play together
too.
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From:
I have to agree with this, and if I purchased it on my iphone from what I have
seen you get it for the appletv too under the same purchase.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
MamaPeach
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 1:35
I don't see what browser and screen reader the original poster is using.
Just remember that Apple has their own browser and screen reader, so if
you're trying something like JAWS with Internet Explorer then see if the
experience is better with Safari and VoiceOver. Apple may be a large
wealthy
Hello,
Good luck with the app and your new job.
Connie
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Wayne Merritt
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 9:20 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: question about setting up
You probably don't want to do this. I did so and signed into my wife's old
account to see if it still existed. It did but when I signed out of hers
and back into mine, all of my itunes matches and apple music selections had
disappeared and I was back to pre-itunes match and apple music status.
Yes, I hope everything does work out. As for the app, it is a scary thought
that if they did go defunct, people may be paying the automatic subscription
and they won't realize that the service won't work until they have to set
one off for real. The impression I get is that the demo function
I was using my phone to play radio tunes via airplay through my stereo, which
as an airport express connected. I had turn voiceover off, because I believe
that the quality of the airplay is better when voiceover is not there. When I
was done playing radiotunes, I wanted to turn voiceover back
Hi,
I’m using my iDevices with a blue tooth keyboard. As the previous poster said
they just keep typing until it says the word. In my case, if it completes the
word, I press the space bar so I can type the next word and continue letting
the predictive text do its thing.
connie
From:
Hello Fazil,
The only way to be certain that the tracks appear in the desired order, that I
can think of, is to add them all to a Playlist. Then, you can attempt to sort
them, automatically, or manually place them in the proper order.
Good Luck,
Mark
From: viphone@googlegroups.com
I’m not sure about this, but I suspect that the message has to be in HTML and
the language tag set correctly for the voice to switch. This is certainly true
for web pages.
Cheers,
Anne
> On 16 Dec 2015, at 06:57, Harry Bell wrote:
>
> I'd really like to know this
Try the Apple Store app. I have never had a problem shopping or making
purchases using the app.
Eric
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Andrew Lamanche
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 3:44 AM
To: VIPhone
Subject: Re: trying to buy
Hi,
Some of your message was scrambled up but if you are asking whether there is a
way of labelling buttons on an advice then the answer is yes: double two finger
tap when focused on an unlabelled button should invoke a dialog with an edit
field where you can put in a label. I hope I can
Alright well look out for my challenge. My username on there is BBS.
Shawn
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Skype Username: bbstheblindrapper
Facetime username: bbssh...@icloud.com
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From:
I don't regret buying mine. I love it and can't wait to see what else will
be available in the app store.
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From: Sarai Bucciarelli
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 7:27 PM
To: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com
Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Apple TV 4th Gen
Hi
I guess I to like Dave will just start deleting all my widgets and put them
back one by one and see how things work, this should be fun. Thanks for all the
feedback.
> On Dec 15, 2015, at 3:43 PM, Dave wrote:
>
> Thanks for that, much appreciated!
>
> Dave.
>
>
Hi Mark,
Because of privacy setting issue, Microsoft pulled this update a few days ago
and it's back, and for those who've had this problem, MS released a cumulative
update.
On my system, iTunes seems to be running fine at the moment with no issues.
Cheers,
Joseph
-Original Message-
Hi, if you have the Apple Store app on your phone, you might want to try to
purchase your iPod touch through the Apple store itself using the app. I did
this the other day. And it went well. Hope this helps.
Sent from Wendy's iPhone
On Dec 16, 2015, at 12:48 AM, Larry Lumpkin
Predictive text is off on my 4S with iOS9.2, though Ilike the feature
where above the keyboard as you type, you see the possible predictions
iOS launches; definitely saved me from having to write long EMails etc!
El 15/12/2015 04:35 p.m., Steve Sweeney escribió:
I just use it when it seems
No not at all; the only time you need to set Triple-Click home to
activate/deactivate Voiceover, is when you get your phone set up from
the store; as long as you set it up at home with the Triple-Click before
the setup, the Triple-Click option is the default one.
El 15/12/2015 06:06 p.m.,
What does this have to do with IOS
John Diakogeorgiou
> On Dec 16, 2015, at 3:24 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> There was recently a major update to Windows 10; what would be considered,
> in old terms anyway, a service pack. This update should not have any
>
Same here.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of MamaPeach
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 3:14 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple TV 4th Gen
I don't regret buying mine. I love it and can't wait to see what
Hi Mary, Thanks. Ever since the latest update to the remote app which got it
working with the 4th gen Apple TV, I have been using it to type. Funny as
whoever would have thought we would be saying well I actually type that faster
on an iPhone which with the new flicking on the Apple TV makes
Hi Scott,
If you find the label you want to change, do a two finger double tap and hold
until it makes three sounds. Now the text box will com up letting you make your
change.
Hope this helps,
Jennie Facer
On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 3:29 AM -0800, "Scott Berry" wrote:
Hey all,
Had not seen this posted here and just discovered that you can now use your
bluetooth keyboard with your 4th generation Apple TV through the iPhone Remote
app. Quick steps go to a search field anywhere on the Apple TV. Launch the
iPhone Remote app make sure home sharing is turned on
Hi Brian,
That is a rather ingenious workaround. I think I read that Apple is going to be
coming out with an entirely new remote app for the Apple TV. Hopefully, they
will not take this feature away when they do that. Or alternatively, hopefully
they will actually implement Bluetooth keyboard
Try the app called Blue Light, which sounds like it does the same
thing, allowing you to contact the nearest EMS services. When I got it
it was free but there may be a subscription now. The app is very
accessible, though there may be more exploring involved in the initial
sign-up screens.
Good
Well, as I said, having the voice as the default language did not result in
language switching. So perhaps and is correct and the issue is HTML. Although I
think the message that started this thread was written in HTML. I got a copy of
it on an old PC that runs an email program which does not
Hi Richard,
It is an album I purchased yesterday from iTunes. It is the Diana Ross Swept
Away expanded version. When I double tapped on play album, it played the first
song, then started skipping around. How weird.
Jennie Facer
On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 7:28 PM -0800, "Richard Turner"
Is there a way ti kabuki byttibs ub UIS? This especially holds true for the
iPad.
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Hello,
If, your voice is set to US English, for example, the US will read in English,
regardless. However, if you put a voice no matter what, to the default dylect,
auto language switching will happen.
- Original Message -
From: Mary Otten
To: VIPhone 'Carol
Hello Shawn,
I have no problems with bonus games (I prefer them, in fact) and I mainly play
farkle and or pig, or pick? Not sure how you spell it. Anyway, its that one. :)
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From: BBS
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 16,
John,
Many users attach their iOS devices to a Windows 10 PC. Further, some users
use non-iTunes applications to access the contents on their iOS devices. As a
result of this, it is important that they be aware that the privacy settings in
Windows 10 could share some of the iOS data with
Hi Annie and Keith,
Glad you got it figured out, the process of adding music services only lacks in
accessibility in that once you are on the screen with all the services you have
to drag your finger around and find the service you want, you can’t really
flick right through the list. They
If you go to the now playing screen, which is above the tabs at the
bottom of the window, look for the shuffle button and double tap to
turn it off. It sounds like Music is shuffling all of the tracks. If
this has already been mentioned then my apologies.
Wayne
On 12/16/15, Jennie Facer
Thanks, I agree, this should work of also. Anyway, it is all sorted now, thanks!
Carol P
Sent from my iPhone using MBraille
On 16 Dec 2015, at 12:39 am, Gordan Radić wrote:
Hi!
I sometimes switch the Stores by changing my country in Settings/App
Store/My Apple ID
Ari,
I've read the DropVox help which is at a website which opens in Safari. The
help does say that VoiceOver users are to single finger triple tap the
record button to pause a recording and single finger double tap to resume it
just as you said. However, this isn't working for me in DropVox
Sieghard,
Could you please clarify this service which is now offered by people who use
the Sonos. Do you still pay Apple for your service?
I understand that the Sonos axe as a speaker, but are you suggesting that the
service is now available by the company, Sonos? what are the other services you
Hi Alan, I have been using Dropvox earlier this morning after I got the
email describing the instructions. It is working just fine for me. A 1
finger double tap starts the recording and the 1 finger triple tap pauses. I
have done this about 5 times with the same recording with no flaws.
Hi, thank you so very much!! This drove me crazy but knew that pausing was
able to be done. Again, thank you. This will help me as I love the app and
because it is within the I Phone well, very convenient. Andy and Shubert
From: englishride...@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Hello All,
There was recently a major update to Windows 10; what would be considered,
in old terms anyway, a service pack. This update should not have any
negative impact on iTunes but it should be noted that the update does reset
many/all of the Windows 10 privacy settings back to their
Hi Larry,
I have the same experience every time I buy from Apple site. The very people
who have given us so much freedom and accessibility have made the buying
experience on their website hell. I often leave the website and sign back in
to double check whether I've actually managed to put
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