Is it possible to set up family sharing without sighted assistance?

2016-06-14 Thread Kimber Gardner
Hi All, I am trying to set up family sharing from my iPhone. I get to the screen where it tells me I will be sharing apps, music etc. with anyone in my family group. There is a continue link but when I double tap it nothing seems to happen. There is a message in the upper right corner of the scree

Small update on the BotVac app accessibility.

2016-06-14 Thread 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone
Hi all, After a little panic on my part, i now find I can use the app a little better! i just managed to change Turbo to Eco. I just did a spot clean, when it cleans an area, either 2 meters x 2 meters or 4 meters x 4 meters. Then it returns to base. I did this by just pressing a button, so

Re: Old time radio app

2016-06-14 Thread Russ Kiehne
You can get a very large collection of old time radio shows from http://www.archive.org -Original Message- From: Mary Otten Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 7:57 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Old time radio app Hi Alan, Are you saying that this app, tune in old time radio, ha

New Software for Accessible World programs including for Macs, Iphones and Android devices

2016-06-14 Thread Michelle Bernstein
It appears that the Accessible World site has undergone some recent renovations. There is a new notice when you try to enter the various rooms which directs users how to download the plug in software for computers with Windows, with Macs, with Android devices and with IOS devices. Has anyone succe

Re: Old time radio app

2016-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
A search in the App Store for old time radio will get you quite a few OTR apps. Way back in the 60's when I collected OTR on reel to reel tapes, One show that I really liked was Adventures By Morris. I was able to find the complete series along with the Lone Ranger X Minus 1 and more. So, it

Re: New Software for Accessible World programs including for Macs, Iphones and Android devices

2016-06-14 Thread Dave
if you don't mind me asking, what is accessible worlds? Dave. -Original Message- From: Michelle Bernstein Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 2:31 PM To: viphone Subject: New Software for Accessible World programs including for Macs, Iphones and Android devices It appears that the Accessi

Re: New Software for Accessible World programs including for Macs, Iphones and Android devices

2016-06-14 Thread Michelle Bernstein
Hi Dave, AccessibleWorld has programs for the blind and visually impaired community. There is a weekly Tek Talk program on Monday evenings where vendors come to talk about their latest devices, software, etc. There are also several book groups which meet on a monthly basis. You access the Acce

Re: New Software for Accessible World programs including for Macs, Iphones and Android devices

2016-06-14 Thread Mohib Anwar Rafay
If I am not wrong, there is one application of the same name, though I haven't tried this app, but it must be accessible and all programs should be available here. On 6/14/16, Michelle Bernstein wrote: > Hi Dave, > > AccessibleWorld has programs for the blind and visually impaired community. > Th

Re: New Software for Accessible World programs including for Macs, Iphones and Android devices

2016-06-14 Thread Michelle Bernstein
I believe that you access the AccessibleWorld rooms to participate in the programs throught the TC Conference App. I am not aware of an AccessibleWorld app. Regards, Michelle Bernstein On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:09:29 AM UTC-4, Mohib Anwar Rafay wrote: > If I am not wrong, there is one appl

Re: Old time radio app

2016-06-14 Thread Russ Kiehne
I downloaded both the 36 cd set of Suspense in mp3 and the 22 cd set of yours truly johnny dollar in the mp3 format. I've been listening to them with voice dream reader. They have very good sound. -Original Message- From: Alan Paganelli Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 6:44 AM To: vipho

RE: Is it possible to set up family sharing without sighted assistance?

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I can't remember if I set it up in iTunes or on my iPhone, but I think it was on my iPhone and all I can say is that I was able to do it and I don't recall finding it difficult or complicated. Since mine is set up I can't redo it to see what you experience now. Good luck, Sieghard -Origin

Re: Is it possible to set up family sharing without sighted assistance?

2016-06-14 Thread Kimberly
I did eventually get it sorted out, but I can't explain what was going on. What I ended up doing was clicking the button that said "share from a different Apple ID." I then entered the info for the same ID I had been trying to use all along (it's the only Apple ID I have), and everything worked

WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone
Hi, I was under the impression that the Apple event was yesterday. I cannot stream it, no bandwidth! But, if it was yesterday, how come the silence? Was it so unremarkable? Or do I have the wrong week? Thanks, Sandy. sent from the dark side of the moon -- The following information is im

smart metronome

2016-06-14 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
Hi, I've tried several metronome apps and find each of them okay, but some are a little complicated. I really like the smart metronome app. It's simple enough for me to figure out and has a variety of sounds and rhythm combinations. It's completely voice over accessible. Thanks to the person who

RE: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Sandy, No, it was indeed yesterday and I am also surprised there hasn't been a single message from all the Apple fans on this list. Was it unremarkable, I would say not really as iOS 10 as well as WatchOS 3 and TVOS all get some good updates. Was it filled with "Wow" moments? No, I wouldn't

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Devin Prater
I watched the stream live, and definitely had some wow moments. It was a very magical event, for me at least. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2016, at 10:34 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Hi Sandy, > > No, it was indeed yesterday and I am also surprised there hasn't been a > single message

Re: Old time radio app

2016-06-14 Thread jazzyjennifer
and you can get old time radio from http://otrrlibrary.org/ -- 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 the owners or m

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread jazzyjennifer
it was yesterday On 6/14/2016 11:27 AM, 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone wrote: Hi, I was under the impression that the Apple event was yesterday. I cannot stream it, no bandwidth! But, if it was yesterday, how come the silence? Was it so unremarkable? Or do I have the wrong week? Thanks, S

Re: Old time radio app

2016-06-14 Thread Patti Johnson
How did you do that, where did you get them? I love JOhnny Dollar in particular. Patti On 6/14/16, Russ Kiehne wrote: > I downloaded both the 36 cd set of Suspense in mp3 and the 22 cd set of > yours truly johnny dollar in the mp3 format. I've been listening to them > with voice dream reader.

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Kelly Pierce
If you can't stream it, download my MP3 of the event and play it on a stand alone device. Apple announced incremental improvements, not breakthrough technology. Even Facebook with its calling feature in the messages app, a Facetime mimmick, offered something new. Some of Apple's innovations will

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Devin Prater
Sure, but little things add up to big changes. Siri gets integrated into predictive text, so she can suggest better options there, like I'm at (suggests input of location into the text)" and stuff like that. Siri is open to developers, so apps can allow Siri to use their functionality from anywh

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Mohib Anwar Rafay
When apple will announce its next phone? iPhone 7? On 6/14/16, Devin Prater wrote: > Sure, but little things add up to big changes. Siri gets integrated into > predictive text, so she can suggest better options there, like I'm at > (suggests input of location into the text)" and stuff like that.

Re: Old time radio app

2016-06-14 Thread Tim Emmons
Hey guys, I just went up and snagged a ton of stuff. I use OTR Streamer, and have played around with Vintage Radio but when I want to grab something I know where I’m going from now on. OtR Streamer just had a nice update and interface change, and Vintage Radio is in a beta state at the moment bu

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Pete Nalda
Apple don’t usually discuss hardware at WWDC. I believe the fall is when they release iPhone hardware. > On Jun 14, 2016, at 11:34 AM, Mohib Anwar Rafay wrote: > > When apple will announce its next phone? iPhone 7? > > On 6/14/16, Devin Prater wrote: >> Sure, but little things add up to bi

RE: Scanning Stands

2016-06-14 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
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Re: Old time radio app

2016-06-14 Thread SSEric
Just an idea, but it may be easier and less frustrating all around if you were just to find a station that streams old time radio. That way you will not have to worry about it going off the air. Eric sseri...@gmail.com On Jun 12, 2016, at 7:27 PM, Candy Lowe wrote: Hello everyone, I just dow

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
WWDC was pretty exciting for me yesterday. They announced Siri for Mac. Can't wait to test that out in July when the public beta is available. As for the iPhone, I doubt I'll use the emoji thing or the bubble effects or sending money to people. I like how we can potentially use Siri to call or m

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
And how about Siri transcribing your voicemails? A wonderful addition to the deafblind. Imagine reading your voicemail messages with a Braille display? Again, all fascinating stuff. > On 14 Jun 2016, at 16:49, Devin Prater wrote: > > Sure, but little things add up to big changes. Siri gets inte

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Pity someone didn't summarise for us, like... sorry forgot his name, but they were good at summarising on the fly as these things happened. Alberto was it? he had to put the lists aside to concentrate on his studies. R. - Original Message - From: "Shawn Krasniuk" To: Sent: Tuesday,

RE: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
According to Apple the work they are doing with this so-called "Differential Privacy" is groundbreaking and visionary. This is at least is one thing which makes me quite happy, Apple still emphasizes privacy and they are trying to deliver a great user experience while preserving privacy. For exa

RE: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Devin, Yes, some of it sounds very nice, but as others have pointed out, there isn't much that is really groundbreaking. Collaboration in documents is something Microsoft has been offering for years and it is high time Apple opened up their API's to developers especially the one for SIRI. Th

RE: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Correct, my guess it will be on Monday or Tuesday, September 12 or 13. Maybe as early as the 6th of September (Monday the 5th is Labour Day so it definitely won't be then) but based on the past years it will be the week of the 12th. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mail

RE: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, I agree that a number of these big 10 announcements will be things we as Voiceover users will rarely use. I just listened to the Today in iOS Podcast this morning where Rob summed up WWDC and he also mentioned some stuff they showed on slides which we wouldn't have known about just by liste

JAWS and Window-Eyes

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Pass-through gesture

2016-06-14 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Hi, I need to use the pass-through gesture on a site that won't otherwise activate the links. My results are somewhat spotty with the pass-through gesture, so I'm asking here for some clarification. Is the pass-through gesture to activate an otherwise nonresponsive link on a webpage: Double t

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
That is a cool feature but I wonder how many phone carriers will support this feature. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindrapper Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com > On Jun 14, 2016, at 12:59 PM, christopher hal

Re: Pass-through gesture

2016-06-14 Thread Arnold Schmidt
It is double tap and hold, then double tap. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 4:07 PM Subject: Pass-through gesture Hi, I need to use the pass-through gesture on a site tha

Skype interruptions

2016-06-14 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Hi, I'm new to Skype. Today I was on an important Skype call. During this call, several incoming FaceTime or Skype calls interrupted and disconnected the important Skype call. As I will be doing this important Skype call on a weekly basis, is there any way to stop or reduce such interruptions

Re: Skype interruptions

2016-06-14 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hi Keith. I don't think there's a way to stop that from happening. Do you have a computer? Maybe if this call is important, have it on your computer instead of your phone. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblin

A Comment on the iOS 10 Native Messaging App

2016-06-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello, The only thing I was hoping for in the release of iOS 10 was the ability to actually extract and save individual text/iMessages in user defined folders, in the native messaging app. Oh well, there's always tomorrow (sad smile). Mark -- The following information is important for all memb

Re: A Comment on the iOS 10 Native Messaging App

2016-06-14 Thread englishrider91
The big thing I want in the messages app is to be able to search in individual threads, like you can and mail. Right now, you can only make a search through all threads. Thanks, Ari > On Jun 14, 2016, at 3:58 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello, > > The only thing I was hoping for in the release

Re: Skype interruptions

2016-06-14 Thread englishrider91
You could always put your phone in airplane or do not disturb mode. In order to stop FaceTime calls, you'll need to turn off Wi-Fi, though, so I'm not sure if airplane mode with Wi-Fi enabled, plus do not disturb will work for Facetime calls. Thanks, Ari > On Jun 14, 2016, at 3:42 PM, Shawn K

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread englishrider91
I shouldn't think the carriers would have anything to do with that. What makes you think they would? Thanks, Ari > On Jun 14, 2016, at 1:42 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: > > That is a cool feature but I wonder how many phone carriers will support this > feature. > > Shawn > Sent From My White M

Is anyone else having problems renewing a one-month subscription to Seeing Eye GPS?

2016-06-14 Thread englishrider91
I had to call Apple in order to get you for other attempts I made reversed, but a sensually what's happening is that I tap the renew for one month button, or whatever it's called, and go through the process of purchasing it, and then nothing happens. I still get the message that the subscription

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Flor Lynch
Also, if it matters: when Web links are given in iMessages they'll reproduce the actual Web page content as well. "Facial recognition in photos" could be a good thing for us, if VoiceOver can speak the info (as it usually would). -Original Message- From: Devin Prater Sent: Tuesday, Ju

RE: Pass-through gesture

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Except it also is not a solution in all situations, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Arnold Schmidt Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 1:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Pass-through gesture It is

Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Flor Lynch
I'm not sure that, in the longer or even in the medium term, Apple will be able to successfully (that is, profitably) maintain its pro-privacy stance in its software and devices. There are already pressures coming from various quarterrs on that aspect. -Original Message- From: Sieghar

RE: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Some carriers offer this as a feature, but in this case it is an iOS feature and iOS will do the voice-to-text translation and display the text in the Phone app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of englishride...@gmail.com Sen

RE: Skype interruptions

2016-06-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
You can turn Facetime off, then put the phone in Airplane mode and re-enable Wi-Fi. This is definitely a problem and while Apple did not say anything about this, maybe in iOS 10 you will just be notified of an incoming phone or Facetime call when you use Skype or another Voip service and you hav

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Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Brent Harding
Yes, and most of the carriers I know of that do it only support it when using a droid anyways, at least that is how Sprint does it, and it is an add-on cost. - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 7:31 PM Subject: RE: WWDC event, was it yester

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Re: Scanning Stands

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Re: WWDC event, was it yesterday?

2016-06-14 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Sieghard, sad to say, Siri won't be opening your Audible book any time soon. For iOS 10.0, the Siri API will only work with six kinds of application: ride booking, messaging , Photo Search, payments, Calling, and Workouts. So, Siri won't be able to open a book in Voice Dream, Bard, or any othe