Using my iPodTouch to make a Video?

Hi, Everyone. I have my iPodTouch on a mount, and wanted to use it to make a video for class. Any tips, tricks, or ideas for how to do this effectively as a totally blind person? Thanks, Dani -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: Siri, YouTube

Karen: is that Siri or voice-over? can also make a right hash of reading. I play Sporcle's Word Ladder game a lot, and have found that, for me at least, it is essential to flick my way through a clue to ascertain if what voice-over/Siri seemed to be saying was, in point of fact, the clue,

Re: 2 questions, regarding Bard

One thing I do when I am listening to something and do not want the sounds of notifications to bother me, I just hit the mute switch on the side of my phone. That way I do not hear all of the notification sounds and I do not have to worry about those sounds lowering the volume of my book.

Question about the Xfinity My Account iOS app

Hi, If anyone here uses this app I’ve a question about its latest version. It used to be that upon launching the app in its main screen where it’d display your account user name your first name and your current balance along with your nearest service center it’d also display an element that’d

RE: Siri, YouTube

Yes, it does get things wrong although I assume if you had perfect pronunciation and clear speech there wouldn't be many mistakes. If, for example, I dictate in German which is my first language it is almost perfect, but then again German spelling is also a lot simpler than English spelling

RE: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

Yes, it is on all phones and if you use the 4-finger single tap to go all the way to the bottom in Settings > Privacy > Location Services you do have to swipe left 3 times to get to System Services. The last 3 items explain what the meaning of various coloured icons is, but as Voiceover users

Re: Siri, YouTube

I have to disagree, in that, Siri doesn't write exactly what you said: Siri writes what he * thinks you said, and that can make an embarrassing difference. Jewel -- From: "Sieghard Weitzel" Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016

RE: T mobile Tuesdays

It is not spam. I am in Canada, but a simple Google search for "T-Mobile Tuesday" gives me links to the T-Mobile website and below is the link to the T-Mobile Tuesday app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tmobile-tuesdays/id876388?icid=WMM_TM_UNCRRR11_YHLJSFN4BPF5099# Regards, Sieghard

RE: which navigon app

It depends in which country you live. If you are in the United States, you can buy Navigon for your region, Western, Central or Eastern, or by the whole United States package, or the North America package that includes Canada. As others will point out, Google Maps does a good job and is

Re: Losing focus

Yes, I know how much Apple developers get paid, and I also know that Apple is the most profitable company in the world. I also have some experience managing operating system releases, so I understand what goes into balancing schedule, cost, resources, content, priorities and so on. Apple, like

Re: Some Great IOS and Assistive Tech Podcasts

Also if people put vision australia in their podcatcher there is a podcast by David Woodbridge that is put out weekly. On 07/06/16 02:52, Brian Fischler wrote: Hey all, As a long time subscriber to this list I have rarely seen podcasts mentioned on here. I thought I would put together a

Re: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

I have an iPhone 4S, and I see System Services near the bottom of the Location Services list. It isn't all the way at the bottom. On my phone, it's about three up from the bottom. On 06/06/16 17:06, Gary Bowers wrote: Hi Pinky - You're not alone. I went to Privacy > location services, and

Re: which navigon app

The Navigon app that has the maps for the country that you live in. I personally use Google maps and it is great. Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v > On Jun 6, 2016, at 5:39 PM, Robbie Miller

which navigon app

Hello all, I have the BlindSquare app, and the instructions say I can use the Navigon app for the "plan my route" feature. I searched for "Navigon", and got a number of navigon apps, which one should I purchase for use with BlindSquare? Thanks. Robbie -- The following

Re: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness Perspective

Hi Merv, I know iBlink radio carries Mushroom FM and there is a version for the Apple TV available for that. You can also watch the keynote itself on Apple TV 4 using Apple's WWDC or Special Events apps. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training

functions for anchor BT Keyboard

Hi listers, Just got a great deal on a BT folio case and keyboard for my mini. It is from Anchor and it is model TC840. I had some trouble syncing it but I do like it. I researched the commands as much as I can without the manual, would love any extra help with the option and FIN keys and for

RE: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness Perspective

Jonathan or anyone: Is there an Apple TV 4 recommended app for listening to Mushroom radio here in the United states? I have an iPhone and of course could listen live on my PC on Monday. However, I thought it might be fun to listen via the Apple TV fourth Generation if possible. From:

Re: 2 questions, regarding Bard

Hello everybody, Thank you so much for the help. I really appreciate it. For some reason, I could never figure out the answer to my security question, which was odd. But it all got worked out anyway. I called my local library, and I explain the situation to the nice lady I spoke too. She said

Re: T mobile Tuesdays

That plus the referral program. Talk about putting pressure on people to refer their friends to t mo. I suppose it will work. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2016, at 1:40 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: > > They just pushed it out about an hour ago. It's definitely coming

Re: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness Perspective

Hi Ryan, I'll see if I can chuck it up on the Mosen At Large Podcast and also we may replay it on Mushroom FM itself, you may like to check the schedule Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org > On 7/06/2016, at 9:44 AM, Ryan Mann

RE: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

Hi Pinky - You're not alone. I went to Privacy > location services, and looked all the way to the bottom. I have no button that says System Services. I have an iPhone5 with the latest iOS update. I'm wondering if the settings in question are not included in the old 5 series. Gary

Re: Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness Perspective

Will there be a recording of this podcast? I will be working during the chime sure I may not be able to listen to it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2016, at 5:12 PM, Jonathan Mosen wrote: > > Next Monday, Apple’s Worldwide developers conference begins with a big > reveal.

Hello everyone,

Does anyone on here, have experience with the Charter cable app on their phones, or the like? I put it on my phone a while back, and it seemed a little better, than it had in about a year. I called and talked to 2 different people. One told me that she thought that you could record to your

Comprehensive Analysis of Apple's Big Reveal from a Blindness Perspective

Next Monday, Apple’s Worldwide developers conference begins with a big reveal. We’ll find out about many of the key new features in iOS 10, the operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that will be released later in the year. We’ll learn about the name and feature set of the next

Re: 2 questions, regarding Bard

Hi. When you reset your password, there's a security question and answer which only you know, because you selected the question and answer when you first set the account up. HTH, Dani On 6/6/16, Chris Chaffin wrote: > > I am assuming that you do not remember your log

Re: Siri, YouTube

OK, I understand all this, but I guess my question is a little out there since you don't seem to understand what I'm asking. Or nobody else knows what I'm asking either! I just don't know why Siri's performance is so miserable at times when asking her to look something up or find something or

RE: T mobile Tuesdays

They just pushed it out about an hour ago. It's definitely coming but needs time to propagate. This last uncarrier move I think is brilliant, specifically giving out full shares of their stock to all their primary account holder accounts. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original

Re: T mobile Tuesdays

sounds like spam to me. I use T-mobile and received nothing. -Original Message- From: Mary Otten Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 12:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: T mobile Tuesdays I have seen several articles in the tech press this morning talking about the latest publicity

T mobile Tuesdays

I have seen several articles in the tech press this morning talking about the latest publicity stunt from T-Mobile, this one being offers of various free goodies to subscribers. You need an app called T mobile Tuesdays. One article I saw even had an App Store link. But when I tried the link, it

RE: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

Thanks for the instructions on how to find System Services. Ed -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Search for cell network under

RE: Siri, YouTube

Whenever you are dictating it's like you are writing the information, except for any potential mistakes SIRI will put exactly what you say. Dictation is also done via SIRI, but it is just voice recognition just the same as when you dictate a text message. Then if you dictate a phrase or

RE: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

Actually, they are not in Settings > Cellular, these are location settings and you find System Services at the very end of Location Services. First go to Settings > Privacy > Location, then go to the very bottom and look for System Services. -Original Message- From: 'Simon w' via

Re: Weight Watchers App.

Well, I am in Canada, so that might make a difference. I had issues getting stuff in braille as well, and the materials weren’t the full package, as the sighted members paid for. Yes, it was the basics, and I could use it, but.. really. anyway, I hope you have luck with the app, and the

Re: Siri, YouTube

I guess what I was noticing is that when I dictate a query in the search field in YouTube I can use very natural speech and it brings me up pretty near exactly what I'm looking for. When I asked Siri a question what determines whether she'll be able to answer it or not? What she will find? Why

Re: Some Great IOS and Assistive Tech Podcasts

Yes both also excellent pods but could not list everything thanks for adding > On Jun 6, 2016, at 12:59 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > I would say one of the most obvious when it comes to iOS would be Applevis, > also Cool Blind Tech does a fair number of iOS related Podcasts

Re: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

The setting in question is found under privacy, location services. All the way near the bottom there is a button that says system services. In there is where you will find what we had been talking about. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2016, at 10:25 AM, Pinky

RE: Weight Watchers App.

Wow, that’s pretty harsh! They used to be very open to suggestions, and they had all of their literature in Braille, etc. I hope you’re wrong about them not caring! From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Caitlyn Furness Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 1:12 PM

RE: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

I went there and did not see it. Ed -Original Message- From: 'Simon w' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 12:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Search for cell network under system services, what is it? Hi go into settings and check in

Re: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

Hi go into settings and check in cellular. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2016, at 1:19 PM, Pinky wrote: > > Hi Sieghard, > Where do you find these settings? > Ed > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

RE: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

Hi Sieghard, Where do you find these settings? Ed -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 11:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Search for cell network under system

Re: Weight Watchers App.

There used to be an app that you could get from the app store from weight watchers. You have to be a member and paid up to have full access to the app, though. The app was mostly accessable, but you couldn’t see how many points you’d eaten for the day, or have a running tally. They were

Re: Cannot get notifications turned on in diets world

Hi, A nightmare, but re install the app. Sent from my iPhone 5S > On 6 Jun 2016, at 11:29 am, Terri Stimmel wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I have a problem dude I do not know how to fix. In dice world it says my > notifications are off. But when I go into

Weight Watchers App.

Hello everyone. Weight Watchers gives you an app when you join, which, to my knowledge, is not available in the App Store. Has anyone on the list had any experience with this, and is it accessible? Thanks. Lucy Edmonds -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

RE: Some Great IOS and Assistive Tech Podcasts

I would say one of the most obvious when it comes to iOS would be Applevis, also Cool Blind Tech does a fair number of iOS related Podcasts although they are not specific to iOS or Mac but a general tech podcast. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Siri, YouTube

Sorry if I am not understanding the question, but what does Youtube have to do with SIRI or search engines? Youtube is a site to share videos, you can upload or consume all sorts of content from the latest music videos to TV shows, but it is not a general search engine like Google or Bing.

Some Great IOS and Assistive Tech Podcasts

Hey all, As a long time subscriber to this list I have rarely seen podcasts mentioned on here. I thought I would put together a list of some of the great podcasts all about assistive technology with an IOS and Mac VoiceOVer focus.Some of you are probably aware and even listen to them so this

RE: Which google services can we use in iPhone?

You can use Google voice search, but of course you have to first open the app for "OK Google" to react, you cannot set it as a replacement for SIRI to perform phone functions like turning on/off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi etc. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Lost in the ether

Some of my posts are definitely showing but maybe they are ones when I have replied to someone else's post. Maybe I've got the address saved incorrectly in contacts and when I tell Siri to email the group that's those messages for some reason don't show. I better go check! Deidre > On Jun

Lost in the ether

Some of my posts are not showing up on my iPhone. I wonder why. Who seeing them? Deidre -- 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 you feel that a member's post is inappropriate,

Lost in the ether

Deidre, your email messages are definitely posting to the list. In settings for this site, do you have the box checked that you receive all updates to your email message? Regards, Michelle -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Siri, YouTube

The word in the last post that was garbled should have been YouTube Deidre -- 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 you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact

Siri

Can someone explain the difference between series recognition of a question and a search engine like you to who you can speak naturally two, ask a question with very loose language and it comes up with very accurate results? Deidre -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: 2 questions, regarding Bard

I am assuming that you do not remember your log in information after resetting your settings. If that is the case then I would recommend calling BARD'S support phone number for help. 1-800-342-3688 As far as the volume, the Bard app uses the same volume that music uses. You can use the up

Re: 2 questions, regarding Bard

you can go to the website and reset your password by providing your email or Call the school or institution where you subscribed. Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v > On Jun 6, 2016, at 6:48 AM, Alan

Re: 2 questions, regarding Bard

I appoligise for missing your volume question. The volume is controlled by your iPhone master volume. Alan Sent from my iPad Air > On Jun 6, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Terri Stimmel wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I was wondering, how do I go about finding out my user

Re: Losing focus

Each to their own. I feel that you can only pay for so many developers to. Do you realize how good they get paid? I don’t have the problem so it really doesn’t effect me. > On Jun 5, 2016, at 1:42 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > I agree, but I also paid the same

Re: 2 questions, regarding Bard

Your user name is your email address and only you know what password you used to create your account. And of course,, you have to be approved to access the NLS content. I can access BARD constant from my Windows computer where I can download books and then copy them to my stream 1 or directly

Re: 2 questions, regarding Bard

Hi Terri, The volume settings for the BARD Mobile app is not located within the Settings folder which is accessed at the bottom of the screen, third one from the left. Once you have downloaded a title to your Bookshelf, you open that book. On my IPAD, I can increase or decrease the volume by

Re: Search for cell network under system services, what is it?

Thanks, Sieghard. I will be happy to leave it turned off. Sent from my iPad > On Jun 5, 2016, at 9:21 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Hi Mary, > > The Cell Network Search has nothing to do with how your phone connects to the > cellular network or whether it connects at

2 questions, regarding Bard

Hello everyone, I was wondering, how do I go about finding out my user name and password, for the Bard app? Everything was fine, until I reset settings back a couple of weeks ago. Also, is there a way to turn up the volume, with the Bard app? The volume always seems so low to me. Thank you,

Re: Cannot get notifications turned on in diets world

Instead of going into Notifications, stay on the settings screen and just keep going down until you find Dice World, you can turn on notifications in there. -Original Message- From: Terri Stimmel Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 6:29 AM To: Viphone Subject: Cannot get notifications turned

RE: Weather Channel app; setting up alerts

I have them all turned on for the iPhone. If there are more I’ll have to check them out. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robin Frost Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 7:11 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Weather Channel appp; setting up

Re: Weather Channel appp; setting up alerts

Hi, If you go into the settings area it should indicate your user name and whether you’re signed in as such. the account is free and requires nothing of you to be used. It merely allows you to sync your alerts across devices should you wish. If it indicates that you’re signed in then you can

Re: email from mp3 recorder attachment stuck as unsent

There is a limit to the size of email attachments. most email services limit to less than 10 megabytes. So, you may have to use dropbox to share the recordings depending on the size. Richard "The problem with people who have no vices is that you can be pretty sure they are going to have some

Cannot get notifications turned on in diets world

Hello everyone, I have a problem dude I do not know how to fix. In dice world it says my notifications are off. But when I go into settings and into notifications, I see nothing about dice world. I have gone into dice world itself, under the settings, and I would says is about my cellular

Re: Question about setting up email on iphone

This is all true, but there are still reasons someone might want to use their ISP's email address, so we should all help Denise, in addition to giving her this advice. I use my ISP's email address for things where I'm not too interested in the email that goes there, such as emails from my ISP,

Weather Channel appp; setting up alerts

Good morning. I got the free Weather Channel app over the weekend and already gave permission to track my location and send me alerts. This morning I went into it and attempted to set up the alerts and found the area to do it. That's when II ran into problems and confusion. I

Re: Question about setting up email on iphone

I have to agree with this, we've had private hosting for years, but the public ones like gMail are good for it, too. - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 7:26 AM Subject: RE: Question about setting up email on

Re: Question about setting up email on iphone

Yes I agree. This is why I have an Apple account as primary, but also have a Gmail account as secondary. I never use my provider’s email service because of the reasons and possible implications listed here. > On 6 Jun 2016, at 07:26, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Denise, > > As a

RE: Question about setting up email on iphone

Hello Denise, As a general rule, I usually recommend that people do not use the email service of their internet service provider (ISP)--especially the cable companies and phone companies. There are several reasons for this not the least of which being that should you decide to leave that