Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Turabh
Hi all Thanks a lot for your inputs. I believe Ill go in for a iPhone X. Aleeha could u suggest some tutorials, podcasts etc. to help better understand and use the X. Sent from my iPhone > On 18-Jan-2018, at 11:44 PM, Anthony Vece wrote: > > It’s also available on the iPhone

Re: iPhone 'chaiOS' bug can freeze your phone with a single link, The Verge

2018-01-18 Thread the . big . apple . fan
That reminds me of those pranks you could send to friends that crashes their phones. Is that also part of ChiOS Maria Reyes Owner of the Apple 411 list:

Can You Send iMessages On An Android Device? If You Have A Mac, There's Now A Way

2018-01-18 Thread M. Taylor
Can You Send iMessages On An Android Device? If You Have A Mac, There's Now A Way By Kaitlyn Wylde, 12 hours ago If you're an Android user who's always wished you could experience what it's like to text someone with iMessage instead of regular SMS text, well, you're probably going to be pretty

Apple Is Blocking an App That Detects Net Neutrality Violations From the App Store, Motherboard

2018-01-18 Thread M. Taylor
Apple Is Blocking an App That Detects Net Neutrality Violations From the App Store Apple told a university professor his app "has no direct benefits to the user." The most pervasive feeling about the Federal Communication Commission's net neutrality repeal is one of hopelessness. If we all need

iPhone 'chaiOS' bug can freeze your phone with a single link, The Verge

2018-01-18 Thread M. Taylor
iPhone 'chaiOS' bug can freeze your phone with a single link You don't even have to click the link By James VincentJan 18, 2018, 5:50am EST A bug has been discovered in iOS that crashes the Messages app and can freeze or restart your phone when you're sent a specially-engineered website link.

RE: Edit Mode

2018-01-18 Thread Reg Sullivan
Thanks everyone. I guess I need to listen to the podcast on the changes. Always great to have the resource of this list to keep us on track. Thanks again. Reg & Albus From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent:

RE: Edit Mode

2018-01-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Sorry, I of course meant Reg not Greg. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Edit Mode Hi Greg, Were you still on iOS 9? iOS 10 already had the flick

RE: Edit Mode

2018-01-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Greg, Were you still on iOS 9? iOS 10 already had the flick up/down option when you were on the home screen to go into editing mode which before used to be the double tap and hold. I really like the fact that Apple has removed the “Actions available” announcement each time you touched or

Re: New Line Inquiry

2018-01-18 Thread Greg Wocher
Hello, You do a two finger swipe to the right. Regards, Greg Wocher On 1/18/2018 6:12 PM, lynn white wrote: How do you send a new line when using the Braille input screen on the iPhone?  Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

Re: Sending Carriage Return in Baille Input Screen

2018-01-18 Thread Devin Prater
Using Braille screen Input, swipe right with two fingers to send a new line. In six-dot mode, you cannot use contractions. In Contracted mode, you can use uncontracted Braille. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor , Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint instructor certified by

Re: Edit Mode

2018-01-18 Thread Richard Turner
You are likely flicking up or down with one finger accidentally. That is how you now get into edit mode to move apps, delete apps, etc. One finger flick up or down on any icon will start edit mode. Flick in the opposite direction toget back to the default, activate mode. HTH, Richard "Reality

Sending Carriage Return in Baille Input Screen

2018-01-18 Thread lynn white
So, is there a way to send a new line command on the iPhone using the braille input screen? Also, when you are in 6 dot braille mode, can you write in Grade 2 braille?  Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

New Line Inquiry

2018-01-18 Thread lynn white
How do you send a new line when using the Braille input screen on the iPhone?  Thanks. -- 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,

Now Skype has messed up recording a voice message

2018-01-18 Thread Kathy Brandt
It’s next to impossible to do now, unless someone here knows a trick I have it figured out. -- 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

Edit Mode

2018-01-18 Thread Reg Sullivan
Folks I upgraded to the most current IOS last evening. When moving around the screens using Voiceover I occasionally hear "Edit Mode" Is there a setting to turn this off or do I just have to live with it? Smile..Reg -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Anthony Vece
It’s also available on the iPhone 8+. > On Jan 18, 2018, at 11:58 AM, Aleeha Dudley > wrote: > > Hi, > > Wireless charging is available on both the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 18, 2018, at 10:45 AM, Fanus

Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Lielle Ben Simon‫ליאל בן סימון‬‎
Hello Fanus and everyone, i think that iPhone x worth the upgrade because the Technology is advancing on the time, and blind people not difference from everyone. But, I think that myself I will not upgrade my iPhone 7 too newer because I like the home button on iPhone 7, and the iPhone X

Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Kelly Pierce
Yes, the X is fully accessible. That is not the issue. Fanus wanted to know if the extra $300 in USC for the X was worth the price from a blindness perspective. Both the X and the 8 offer wireless charging, although a wireless charger needs to be bought separately. It is slower than power cord

Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Aleeha Dudley
Hi, Wireless charging is available on both the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2018, at 10:45 AM, Fanus wrote: > > Hello Kelly > Thannks for the explanation. Just one other question: I heard that the iPhone > 8 can be charged by placing it on

Re: Bluetooth speaker and VoiceOver iOS 11.2.2

2018-01-18 Thread Kelly Pierce
Airplay 2 might support this. However, it does not seem Apple is rolling out Airplay 2 until it introduces the Home Pod later this year. Further, speakers will specifically have to have technology in them to support Airplay 2 after Apple enables the Airplay upgrade. Kelly On 1/16/18, Sieghard

Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Fanus
Hello Kelly Thannks for the explanation. Just one other question: I heard that the iPhone 8 can be charged by placing it on some or other charge pad, more or less like the charging method of the apple watch. Is this true for iPhone 8 or is it only for the iPhone X? Regards Fanus From: Kelly

Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Aleeha Dudley
Just curious, Kelly, why do you feel that? It is quite accessible, and the gestures are quite easy to learn within five minutes. Aleeha > On Jan 18, 2018, at 10:38 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: > > For the blind, the big differences are that the x has face ID and no > home

Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Kelly Pierce
For the blind, the big differences are that the x has face ID and no home button on the screen. Both have the same processor so performance will be the same in each phone. The reason technology journalists say that the 8 is a disappointment is because the 8 was an incremental upgrade with no new

Re: Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Aleeha Dudley
Personally I would go for the iPhone X if you can afford to do so. This interface is what Apple is moving toward, and is fully accessible. I like the look of the phone a lot, and think it is very snappy. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2018, at 2:11 AM, Turabh wrote: >

Choice between a iPhone 8 and iPhone 10

2018-01-18 Thread Turabh
Hi all, Hope this message finds you well. Want to go in for a new phone. Hence want to know how much an edge an X would have over an 8 specifically from a visually impaired users perspective: considering that here in India there is a huge price difference . Also, is the new interface