Re: Off Topic: Mailing list for blind and visually impaired educators?

2021-11-07 Thread Joseph Hudson
No it's via email. I'll post a link here. You have to subscribe via the website though. I tried looking for the link, and I can't seem to find it right now. But whenever I find the link I'll be sure to post it. > On Nov 7, 2021, at 5:10 PM, Leo Bado wrote: > > Thank you very much Joseph, I

RE: AfterShokz headset question

2021-11-07 Thread scribbles.mn
I bought it some time ago at Amazon and if I remember correctly, it was around $120, but now just $102. Amazon.com: Plantronics - Voyager 5200 UC (Poly) - Bluetooth Single-Ear (Monaural) Headset - USB-A Compatible to connect to your PC and/or Mac - Works with Teams, Zoom

RE: AfterShokz headset question

2021-11-07 Thread scribbles.mn
I bought mine at Amazon some time ago but believe it was around $120. If you are looking for a headset with good noise cancelling, this is not a strong point for the 5200. Marie From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Casey Wollner Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2021 10:39 AM To:

Re: TV subscriptions

2021-11-07 Thread Dennis Long
Your message is blank Dennis Long Sent from my iPhone 13 PRO > On Nov 7, 2021, at 9:23 PM, Peter Logan wrote: > >  > > Sent from my IPhone. > >> On Nov 7, 2021, at 4:28 PM, Jenifer Barr wrote: >> >> Hi Mark and all. >> I had youtube tv... and really liked it. Why did I cancel it?

Re: TV subscriptions

2021-11-07 Thread Peter Logan
That is interesting .. because I had it a while back .. and it did have AD on the major networks .. and things like TBS .. TNT .. USA .. Seems strange that they would stop .. Sent from my IPhone. > On Nov 7, 2021, at 4:28 PM, Jenifer Barr wrote: > > Hi Mark and all. > I had youtube tv...

Re: TV subscriptions

2021-11-07 Thread Peter Logan
Sent from my IPhone. > On Nov 7, 2021, at 4:28 PM, Jenifer Barr wrote: > > Hi Mark and all. > I had youtube tv... and really liked it. Why did I cancel it? Because they > did not... (and as far as I know...) are not offering descriptive audio. > (dvs.) Though, hulu doesn't either... but

Re: Alexa, Play Some Music: All the Alexa Music Commands

2021-11-07 Thread CHELA Robles
Well I have been using lady Alexa since 2016 and I like it as well so I’m glad you are enjoying it Mark. I have an Echo Dot third generation. Also did you know that you can actually change the voice if you have one of those products? I’m not just talking about country accents but I’m also more

Alexa, Play Some Music: All the Alexa Music Commands

2021-11-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Continuing my immersion into the world of Alexa's Music abilities with Amazon Music as well as third-party services, including Apple Music, I found an article that discusses virtually all of the Alexa music-related voice commands now available in the Alexa app and Echo devices

Re: TV subscriptions

2021-11-07 Thread Dennis Long
Do they have a phone number if you have an issue? Dennis Long Sent from my iPhone 13 PRO > On Nov 7, 2021, at 7:55 PM, blindfait...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hello, > > We have YouTube Tv and we can access audio description on any program that > has it with the service. If you go back in this

RE: TV subscriptions

2021-11-07 Thread blindfaith38
Hello, We have YouTube Tv and we can access audio description on any program that has it with the service. If you go back in this thread you will find a message from yesterday in which I give instructions on how to access it. Scott -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

Re: Apple podcasts and a URL

2021-11-07 Thread Mary Otten
Well, the issue with this podcast is that it is something you subscribe to through sub stack. So you get a URL from them that you were then supposed to stick into your podcast app, such as Apple podcasts, downcast, Overcast, but not everything, such as not Spotify. So if I paste the URL, I’m

RE: Apple podcasts and a URL

2021-11-07 Thread Richard Turner
I've found trying to use URL addresses to be problematic with Podcasts. I have better luck just searching for the name of the podcast and then flicking through the available episodes in Overcast. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." - Jane

Re: Apple podcasts and a URL

2021-11-07 Thread Chris Chaffin
What is the name of the podcast? And if you also send the link you have, I will see what I can do. Chris > On Nov 7, 2021, at 6:31 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > I am generally speaking not a podcast fan. But I did find one that I want to > follow. I have a URL for a specific episode, but I

Apple podcasts and a URL

2021-11-07 Thread Mary Otten
I am generally speaking not a podcast fan. But I did find one that I want to follow. I have a URL for a specific episode, but I can’t find anywhere to paste it into the Apple podcasts app. I tried the search field, which seems to be the only place for user input, but it insisted there weren’t

RE: Off Topic: Mailing list for blind and visually impaired educators?

2021-11-07 Thread Leo Bado
I’m afraid some mailing lists created for this purpose remain inactive as well. Best, Leo Bado "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." – Elbert Hubbard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Cris Ali Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2021 11:37 AM To:

RE: Off Topic: Mailing list for blind and visually impaired educators?

2021-11-07 Thread Leo Bado
Thank you very much Joseph, I believe I will give it a try to the NOBE mailing lists. Best, Leo Bado "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." – Elbert Hubbard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joseph Hudson Sent: Sunday,

Re: An Uber Question

2021-11-07 Thread Joseph Hudson
Whenever I am using Uber, I normally have my live location turned on however, sometimes this does not work. I am also messaged with the driver or called the driver and told them where I am standing. > On Nov 6, 2021, at 7:31 PM, 'cwc' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Is there a way to make it easier

Re: Accessibility of Bose Sleep App

2021-11-07 Thread Paolo Parravano
Hi Robert, I tried these about four months ago and found them completely unusable with VoiceOver. I returned them to Bose. Paul > On Nov 7, 2021, at 09:01, Robert Carter wrote: > > Hi, > > Today only, Bose has the new Sleep Buds for 50 dollars off. > > When I checked into these a few

RE: set up email in iphone

2021-11-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts (just swipe right until you find it), then tap on the account you want to change and on the next screen tap on the email address at the very top and you can then re-enter your credentials. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Anthony Borg Sent: November

RE: Accessibility of Bose Sleep App

2021-11-07 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Dude, That is one costly sleep helper, I'm surprised they don't feel like they are squeezing your head when you have them on, But it makes more sense now with the sleep app. But yes like anything from bose here in nz, They'd be in the 400 dollars range, And yeah I'd love a pair of sonos

RE: Accessibility of Bose Sleep App

2021-11-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Simon, >From the Bose website: Everyday stress. Snoring. Noisy neighbours. The news of the day. There’s plenty that keeps you awake. Introducing Sleepbuds™ II. Tiny and comfortable, Sleepbuds™ work with the Bose Sleep app to deliver relaxing sounds to help you fall asleep, and use Bose

RE: Accessibility of Bose Sleep App

2021-11-07 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Robert, Do you have to use the sleep app for these or can you use the bose music app like you have to with the other bose products? But thanks for the heads up on the sleep buds. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Robert Carter Sent: Monday, 8 November

RE: AfterShokz headset question

2021-11-07 Thread Simon A Fogarty
And I can tell you now the after shockz Here in nz can price upwards of $300 nz dollars, The bose frames I have are $420 nz dollars, Probably about half that inn the USA give or take. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, 8 November 2021 10:36 am To:

RE: AfterShokz headset question

2021-11-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Simon is in New Zealand, I don't know where you live, but when people ask about where to buy things and how much they cost they really should include their location. Anyways, assuming you live in the United States the answer is the same as with all tech items, check Amazon, Best Buy, Target,

Re: TV subscriptions

2021-11-07 Thread Jenifer Barr
Hi Mark and all. I had youtube tv... and really liked it. Why did I cancel it? Because they did not... (and as far as I know...) are not offering descriptive audio. (dvs.) Though, hulu doesn't either... but it's a lot cheaper. lol. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 7, 2021, at 2:54 PM, M. Taylor

RE: AfterShokz headset question

2021-11-07 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yes I use a voyager 5200 with BT dongle and have the charging box also, I used this as a headset when working on a service desk with no issues reported from contacts or my own reports, I use it now for zoom calls and no one has trouble hearing me or I them, Plus with the charging box I get

RE: Where can I find the setting to alphabetise apps on the home screen in IOS 15?

2021-11-07 Thread Alan Lemly
You might also consider going to the page following your last home screen before resetting your home screen layout. You can do this by doing a 3 finger swipe left when on your last home screen. This will take you to your App library screen. When there, you can single finger double tap in the

RE: TV subscriptions

2021-11-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I have been using YouTube TV for over 14 months, or so, and I absolutely love it. I have it on all my Apple devices. And for those few networks which are currently not offered on YouTube TV, such as the science channel, I simply use that specific network’s app to get the

Re: Transferring ring tones from old phone to new phone

2021-11-07 Thread Dennis Long
It is worth noting it will transfer including email accounts etc. Dennis Long Sent from my iPhone 13 PRO > On Nov 7, 2021, at 2:33 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Dennis and thank you for posting this confirmation. > > Mark > > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dennis >

RE: Transferring ring tones from old phone to new phone

2021-11-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Dennis and thank you for posting this confirmation. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dennis Long Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2021 7:34 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Transferring ring tones from old phone to new phone I thought i would update people on this.

RE: AfterShokz headset question

2021-11-07 Thread Casey Wollner
Hi where can you get this unit from and for about how much would you expect to pay for it? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of scribbles...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2021 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: AfterShokz headset question The Plantronics

RE: AfterShokz headset question

2021-11-07 Thread scribbles.mn
The Plantronics 5200 is a single ear device and the battery life is good for a BT headset. I use it often on Zoom calls and everyone says the sound is clear and the volume is fine. I also have plenty of volume on my end. There are a few different models of this headset and I have the one which

Re: Off Topic: Mailing list for blind and visually impaired educators?

2021-11-07 Thread Cris Ali
There used to be an email list called blind teachers. I do not know if it still exists, or what happened to it. I remember that it was not very active, probably no more than an average of one posting a day. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 7, 2021, at 12:09 PM, Leo Bado wrote:  Hello everyone! I

Re: Off Topic: Mailing list for blind and visually impaired educators?

2021-11-07 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hi Leo, there is something called the quality for indicators mailing list which is run by the University of Kentucky, and they have a variety of diverse of teachers instructors and OT specialist and stuff like that on there. Perhaps that is what you're looking for. > On Nov 7, 2021, at 11:09

Off Topic: Mailing list for blind and visually impaired educators?

2021-11-07 Thread Leo Bado
Hello everyone! I was wondering if, by any means, someone knows something about any kind of mailing lists for blind and visually impaired educators, teachers, instructors, professors, etc. I was thinking about if such a mailing list would exist. What I'm looking for is a mailing lists to share

Re: Where can I find the setting to alphabetise apps on the home screen in IOS 15?

2021-11-07 Thread Anna Dresner
Hi, Go to settings/General/Transfer or Reset iPhone/Reset/Reset Home Screen Layout. That should do it. Best, Anna > On Nov 7, 2021, at 10:44 AM, Many of us wrote: > > Anyone know where I can find the setting that allows you to alphabetise apps > on the home screen in IOS 15? > I tried

Where can I find the setting to alphabetise apps on the home screen in IOS 15?

2021-11-07 Thread Many of us
Anyone know where I can find the setting that allows you to alphabetise apps on the home screen in IOS 15? I tried going into settings general and reset where it used to be but its not in there. At least, I can not see it. Anyone know anything about this setting? shirley -- The following

Transferring ring tones from old phone to new phone

2021-11-07 Thread Dennis Long
I thought i would update people on this. If you do a phone to phone transfer it will pull ring tones you put on the phone even those you created or added manually. Dennis Long Sent from my iPhone 13 PRO -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

Re: An Uber Question

2021-11-07 Thread Kathy Brandt
If call or message driver doesn’t show up underneath the driver name and car make/license number, once known who it will be, you can click to meet at a pick up point, double tap on that, and you will see the options to call or message driver. > On Nov 7, 2021, at 5:36 AM,

Accessibility of Bose Sleep App

2021-11-07 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Today only, Bose has the new Sleep Buds for 50 dollars off. When I checked into these a few years ago, the iPhone Bose Sleep App was totally unusable with VoiceOver. Does anybody know if this app is now accessible? Thanks, Robert Carter -- The following information is important for all

Re: AfterShokz headset question

2021-11-07 Thread Richard Turner
If one reads what AfterShokz says on their web site, Noise Cancelation happens when the boom mic is near the mouth. My guess is the mic was poorly positioned, hence letting in the background sound. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." -- Jane

RE: An Uber Question

2021-11-07 Thread chrisjudge1967
I was wondering that as well. I’ve recently began to use Uber and was surprised there’s no place to leave notes for the driver. Chris Judge From: 'cwc' via VIPhone Sent: November 6, 2021 9:31 PM To: VIPhone Subject: An Uber

set up email in iphone

2021-11-07 Thread Anthony Borg
Hi I had a problem with my laptop and I had to change the gML password, now I noticed that the iphone email isn't running any more, I can't get or send any emails, I use the gml for both devices. Can somebody explain to me how to setup the email again because when I bought it somebody else

Re: An Uber Question

2021-11-07 Thread Kathy Brandt
In Lyft you can write a note to the driver when setting up your ride. with Uber you can do so after the driver has been assigned. In either app you can call or message drivers once you have the name of somebody. In Uber there is a way to share live status of your location, which you can turn on