RE: New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Maria Reyes
Simon, Are the bose frames bone conduction? My friend has the Trekz titanium That’s why I was planning to get them. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 12:47 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: New AirPods Pro Maria, Before

RE: New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
The pros and the max aren’t good for a blind person if you are walking around using GPS, The transparency mode isnt’ sufficient enough to hear traffic noise. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Pete Nalda Sent: Friday, 22 January 2021 6:36 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I didn't go all the way through with the checkout process because I don't want to buy the book, but after clicking on the link it took me about 30 seconds to select the format I wanted from the drop down list, add it to the cart, read about the options to include a donation and click the "Begin

RE: New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Maria, Before looking at the after shockz Look at the bose frames and see what you think, As for the after shockz, Look at the aero pex and that’s not the correct spelling, Eyah the pros are nice,but I don’t personally think they are worth the larger price, But hey there really isn’t anything

Re: Asking a question on Vorail

2021-01-21 Thread Joseph Hudson
I didn't think that they were offering the free trial anymore. I'm paying for it so I don't have that problem. > On Jan 21, 2021, at 11:36 PM, Maria Reyes wrote: > > Ok interesting. I don't see the create ask all option when in my question > feed. Do I have to be paying for the subscription

Re: Has Anyone Ever Used the Care.com App for iOS / iPad OS?

2021-01-21 Thread Joseph Hudson
Well she mentioned cleaning so I didn't know what you were looking for. But now that I know what you're looking for, something else you could use to, is next-door. And yes it is accessible. And they do just about anything in there. From look for people to do jobs to complain about noise or

RE: Asking a question on Vorail

2021-01-21 Thread Maria Reyes
Ok interesting. I don't see the create ask all option when in my question feed. Do I have to be paying for the subscription actively in order to post a question? I'm on the free trial. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joseph Hudson Sent: Friday, January

Re: New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Pete Nalda
Totally different as they’re over the year I wanted to just the max, AirPod that is. This may be irrelevant because they’re over the years but the whole surroundsound transparency mode is multiplied by four times from what I’ve read. Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete)

Re: Asking a question on Vorail

2021-01-21 Thread Joseph Hudson
Oh Maria, I'm also on that app. So I don't do that very much, but I have posted questions. So you have to be in the questions feed in order to post a question. You're going to swipe up with one finger to get to the create ask all button. Then he will double tap just as you would with voiceover

Asking a question on Vorail

2021-01-21 Thread Maria Reyes
Yes, I am back on Vorail just to see what has changed other than the subscription.  The interface is now based on gestures which can be confusing. Speaking of gestures, does anybody know how to post a question on Vorail? -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

RE: Has Anyone Ever Used the Care.com App for iOS / iPad OS?

2021-01-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Joseph, Home Advisor provides vendors for doing various jobs around the home; not taking someone shopping, at least, that is my impression. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Hudson Sent: Thursday, January

RE: Has Anyone Ever Used the Care.com App for iOS / iPad OS?

2021-01-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jennifer, That is exactly why I want to use the service. Great minds think alike, eh? Thank you for the feedback; I will sign up, tomorrow. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jenifer Barr Sent: Thursday,

Re: New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Joseph Hudson
The AirPods Pro would work better for both. > On Jan 21, 2021, at 11:00 PM, Maria Reyes wrote: > > Well if that’s the case, I may end up getting the original Pros. > I already have the standard AirPods and looking to upgrade because the noise > cancelation and transparency features sound

RE: New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Maria Reyes
Well if that’s the case, I may end up getting the original Pros. I already have the standard AirPods and looking to upgrade because the noise cancelation and transparency features sound really cool. As for headphones for GPS apps I will probably get the Aftershokz Treks Titanium . From:

Re: Has Anyone Ever Used the Care.com App for iOS / iPad OS?

2021-01-21 Thread Joseph Hudson
Oh wow yeah that is a little steep. I almost think he would possibly be better doing something like that on home advisor. > On Jan 21, 2021, at 6:47 PM, Jenifer Barr wrote: > > Hi Mark. > I have used it. It's doable... kind of a PITA. But everything was labeled > when I used it. I downloaded

Re: Has Anyone Ever Used the Care.com App for iOS / iPad OS?

2021-01-21 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hi Mark, I haven't use the service but I've heard about it on a commercial. I wonder if you sign up using the iPhone and creating account, if it will allow you to log into that account on the website using the same subscription kind of like ESPN. That way you can not have to worry about giving

RE: New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Maria, There has been a rumour re new pods for a year or so now, The idea was to release a airpods without the noise cancelation features and transparency but in the pro format. So just a standard airpods but in new pro shape As for if / when, only apple wil be able to tell you that and

Re: Has Anyone Ever Used the Care.com App for iOS / iPad OS?

2021-01-21 Thread Jenifer Barr
Hi Mark. I have used it. It's doable... kind of a PITA. But everything was labeled when I used it. I downloaded the first one you mentioned. It was $39.99 for a year which was kind of steap imo. I wanted to find a house-cleaner and someone to take me to do eronds. Let me know if you have any

Re: New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Andy Baracco
Well, Apple is always coming out with new stuff, and it will probably be better than what you have. If you wait for something better, you'll always be waiting. Andy - Original Message - From: Maria Reyes To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 3:09 PM

New AirPods Pro

2021-01-21 Thread Maria Reyes
So I am planning to get the AirPods Pro but I heard a rumor that Apple will come out with a new version, and I can't decide whether to see if they come out with them or get the current AirPods Pro. Do you think Apple will raise the price like they always do with new products? -- The following

RE: FW: Major MacBook Pro Rumors: More Ports, No Touch Bar, Return of MagSafe, and More

2021-01-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yeah but will they be Apple silicon devices or still intel devices, And it's also making it sound like they are going to make them a more square like shape, Somewhat like the older style, like the old 2013 mac book style. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

RE: iPad Mini 5th Gen Or iPad Air 2020 256GB?

2021-01-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
A folio keyboard is a case that folds around your iPad and has a keyboard in the front half Your iPad stands up on a slight angle and lets you type like on a notebook computer If you’re not worried about screen size then go for the iPad mini, It’s only a year older and should I would think be

Re: FW: Major MacBook Pro Rumors: More Ports, No Touch Bar, Return of MagSafe, and More

2021-01-21 Thread lenron brown
I would maybe give one of these a try. Especially if things really go down like this. On 1/21/21, Simon A Fogarty wrote: > Hi Lists, > > I thought some might like to read about these rumours, > > Be nice to have pports back in the mac book again. > > >

FW: Major MacBook Pro Rumors: More Ports, No Touch Bar, Return of MagSafe, and More

2021-01-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
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RE: iPad Mini 5th Gen Or iPad Air 2020 256GB?

2021-01-21 Thread Fazil
I am totally blind and I am not worried about screen size and I don’t know anything about folio keyboard. Thanks! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 2:00 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPad Mini 5th Gen Or iPad Air

Re: Louie Voice Control: An App for Visually Impaired

2021-01-21 Thread Donna Casteen
Here are 2 links that describe the app Louie voice control... https://youtu.be/FybjTs3xlss https://youtu.be/HV7y3QctgqE Donna > >  > hi, > > How is this program different than the apples voice control function? since > it's not on apple was just wondering. > - Original Message -

RE: iPad Mini 5th Gen Or iPad Air 2020 256GB?

2021-01-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Fazil It really depends on what your doing and whether you need the larger screen size? Otherwise you don’t I believe have the home button on the air, But you do have a finger id sensor on the power button which is of course on the top, You can get a smart folio keyboard with / for the air

Has Anyone Ever Used the Care.com App for iOS / iPad OS?

2021-01-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Has anyone ever used the care.com app for either iOS or iPad OS? The reason I ask is because, there are in-app purchases, quite reasonable ones, actually, but before I spend the money, I would like to make certain that the app is VoiceOver accessible. Now in the App Store,

Re: How Do You Sync Your Contacts From iPad With Your iPhone?

2021-01-21 Thread Shirley Baker
I want them to show as names. Backing my iPad up to iCloud seemed to have worked. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2021, at 3:04 PM, Shirley Baker wrote: > >  > The subject asks my question. When I open the messages on my iPad pro, > instead of giving me the contacts from whom the messages

Re: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Shirley Baker
I just did it a few days ago. Not that difficult for me. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 21, 2021, at 9:53 AM, richr...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > NBP is a true pain in the butt to try to purchase from! > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Woody > Anna Dresner > Sent: Thursday,

Re: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Esther
hi, everyone, I just put in an order to NBP for the book. I did it online. Anyway, I hope those of you who are having trouble have luck soon. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Jan 21, 2021, at 10:58 AM, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: > > I just call

Re: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Ann
Hi, I have asked, and I was told I'd have to pay the full book price for each electronic format I wanted to download. This was years ago, however. I wonder if there policy has changed since then, but their shopping cart doesn't reflect this, if its true. Maybe I'll ask again, though. ~Ann

Re: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Looking at the site you can order the book in Word format as well as DAISY and electronic Braille so I would think it can be ordered internationally. Malcolm Parfitt > On 21 Jan 2021, at 16:31, Richard Turner wrote: >  ~Ann, > Have you asked them about downloading other formats? > > Richard

Re: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Richard Turner
~Ann, Have you asked them about downloading other formats? Richard "You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space, that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I

Re: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Esther
Hi, Everyone, I just ordered Anna Dresner's new book, What's New in iOS14! Can't wait to receive it! Take care, everyone, and be safe! Esther Levegnale Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Jan 21, 2021, at 11:05 AM, Ann wrote: > > I love NBP. My greatest wish is that

Re: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Ann
I love NBP. My greatest wish is that they'd let a person pay the book price and have access to all of that books' different electronic formats. ~Ann On 1/21/2021 10:53 AM, richr...@gmail.com wrote: NBP is a true pain in the butt to try to purchase from! *From:* viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread CJ & AA MAY
Is this available in the UK? When I got my first iPhone I found Anna’s book so useful and it has held me in good stead over the years but it does look like I should become more familiar with some of the newer features. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Woody Anna

RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Ann Byrne
I find it very easy to work with. At 09:53 AM 1/21/2021, you wrote: NBP is a true pain in the butt to try to purchase from! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Woody Anna Dresner Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:30 AM To: VIPhone Mailing List Subject: Fwd: What's New in iOS 14:

RE: [External] RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Cook, Steve
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RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Carolyn
I just call them, charge order to Visa, and BINGO! It comes to my door. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of richr...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:53 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: What's New in

RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread richring
NBP is a true pain in the butt to try to purchase from! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Woody Anna Dresner Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:30 AM To: VIPhone Mailing List Subject: Fwd: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users Hi everyone, I thought some of you

Fwd: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi everyone, I thought some of you might want to know about this book. best, Anna > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Tony Grima > Subject: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users > Date: January 21, 2021 at 8:14:57 AM CST > > >

iPad Mini 5th Gen Or iPad Air 2020 256GB?

2021-01-21 Thread Fazil
Hi, Group. Please help me decide. I am in the market to purchase an iPad 256GB. Now I am debating between iPad Mini or iPad Air 2020. It is $240 difference between these two. I like the size of iPad Mini. Being a totally blind user, would I be missing something in iPad Mini which is available

contacts

2021-01-21 Thread Robert Doc Wright
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Re: Identifying barcodes

2021-01-21 Thread Arlene
That gives me more understanding, Donna, thank you, that was something I didn't know. It's just after all this time, and it seems so tremendous being able to read cooking directions with the bar codes which is really great, I started thinking how something was so missing, and that was the

Re: Identifying barcodes

2021-01-21 Thread Arlene
Richard, I've heard from my sister and sighted friends that the print is really tiny for the experation dates. While I wouldn't mind writing to the different companies that do ocr, whether it be apps or computer ocr, maybe I'm asking a question that doesn't make sense in a way, actually I don't