RE: Has Anybody Updated to Voice Dream Premium?

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
Bypassing the app store is coming thanks to the European Union. They are also responsible for Apple switching to USB-C ports in their newer devices. Here is an article from November 2023: https://pocketnow.com/apple-allow-apps-outside-app-store-on-iphone-what-does-this-mean-for-you/ HTH, Richar

RE: Has Anybody Updated to Voice Dream Premium?

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
Arnold, could you share that email, or at least the contents of it? Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or you're going to stand on the sidelines for the rest of your

RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
Again, and this should be my last post on this topic, Winston was going to start charging because the one-time purchase model is simply not sustainable. So, you would be making the same charges against Winston had he not had the good sense to sell when he did. Richard, USA "It's

RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
asked to do and implemented an easy way to download bookshare books right through the app, Then I would possibly reconsider. But I don’t give two figures for all that fancy Voice stuff he’s doing. I’m perfectly happy with what I have now. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2024, at 4

RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream, a blog post from Winston Chen ...

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
sidelines for the rest of your life." -- Dr. Margaret Rockwell Phanstiehl Founder of Audio Description (1932-2009) My web site: <https://www.turner42.com> https://www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 8:46 AM

RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream, a blog post from Winston Chen ...

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
ail: k...@axistech.net <mailto:k...@axistech.net> Alternate E-mail: karl.axist...@gmail.com <mailto:karl.axist...@gmail.com> Twitter http://twitter.com/axistech From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Beh

RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream, a blog post from Winston Chen ...

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
.com/axistech From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 9:08 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream, a blog post from Winston Chen ...

RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream, a blog post from Winston Chen ...

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
der. But I don’t give two figures for all that fancy Voice stuff he’s doing. I’m perfectly happy with what I have now. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2024, at 4:41 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  I have not updated today. But, if anyone

Re: Making everyone pay for voice dream

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
tly happy with what I have now. Mary Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 25, 2024, at 4:41 PM, Richard Turner wrote: I have not updated today.But, if anyone wants to go back and look at what Winston Chen had said when he sold Voice Dream LLC., he made it clear that he would have had to begin charging a

RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream

2024-03-25 Thread Richard Turner
ce stuff he’s doing. I’m perfectly happy with what I have now. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2024, at 4:41 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  I have not updated today. But, if anyone wants to go back and look at what Winston Chen had said when h

RE: Making everyone pay for voice dream

2024-03-25 Thread Richard Turner
I have not updated today. But, if anyone wants to go back and look at what Winston Chen had said when he sold Voice Dream LLC., he made it clear that he would have had to begin charging a subscription to be able to maintain development and he had already started the Mac version as a subscriptio

Re: Saving Voice Mail Messages Question Please.

2024-03-24 Thread Richard Turner
messages from within the recent calls app. In which I needed those recent calls for verification purposes, but they were lost. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2024 4:42 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Saving Voice Mail

Re: Saving Voice Mail Messages Question Please.

2024-03-24 Thread Richard Turner
That is very helpful. I did not realize you could save the recordings. Good to know. 'Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.

Re: Saving Voice Mail Messages Question Please.

2024-03-24 Thread Richard Turner
Janet, only way I can think of to∂ that, is to have VO read the transcript, and assuming it reads it all in one go, do the 3 finger quadruple tap to copy the text to the clipboard and open a new note, and paste the text into that note...  Or you could paste x~to an email of course. HTH, Richard, US

Re: Updating to iOS 17.4.1, and Voice Mail Messages.

2024-03-24 Thread Richard Turner
Janet, that i great news. Too bad when they fix things like that, they are not more specific in the update info. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgefort

An Editor Who Makes Times Visuals Accessible to All

2024-03-24 Thread Richard Turner
An Editor Who Makes Times Visuals Accessible to All Jaime Tanner, The New York Times's first accessibility visuals editor, wants to remove barriers to make sure readers with disabilities can engage with Times visual journalism. By Sarah Bahr March 24, 2024, 3:00 a.m. ET When Jaime Tanner joi

Soundscape Community update

2024-03-23 Thread Richard Turner
There was an update to Soundscape Community in the last day or two that I thought some may folks would want to know about: Here is what it says. Optimisations and enhancements to the core Soundscape experience. Additionally, we are introducing the Recreational Activities feature designed to allow

Re: T-Mobile Phone Number.

2024-03-22 Thread Richard Turner
phone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Friday, March 22, 2024 4:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: T-Mobile Phone Number.   Do you have the latest Be My Eyes? Check under service directory, technical, there is a way to call TMobile/Sprint in there. Might be worth

Re: T-Mobile Phone Number.

2024-03-22 Thread Richard Turner
Do you have the latest Be My Eyes? Check under service directory, technical, there is a way to call TMobile/Sprint in there. Might be worth a try. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hel

RE: Problems with email

2024-03-22 Thread Richard Turner
Double check under mail for each account under notifications. Things are different with the iOS 17. Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microso

RE: iOS 17.4 and Voice Messages Help Please.

2024-03-22 Thread Richard Turner
I suggest calling Apple accessibility and/or your carrier. Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.31

Re: Question about Gmail?

2024-03-21 Thread Richard Turner
It really i personal preference. I like the native mail app for all my emails. BTW, did you mean the latest iOS 17? 17.4.1 came out today with security fixes and bug repairs. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell

Re: Question: What is the VoiceOver Gesture to Change Apple Watch Faces, on the Fly?

2024-03-21 Thread Richard Turner
: https://www.turner42.com/ > On Mar 21, 2024, at 5:10 PM, Kathy Blackburn wrote: > > I swipe left or right with three fingers to change from one watch face to > another. However, it doesn't work consistently, however. > > Kathy Blackburn > ,kblac...@austin.rr.comOn Mar

RE: Question: What is the VoiceOver Gesture to Change Apple Watch Faces, on the Fly?

2024-03-21 Thread Richard Turner
Hi Diane, I'm not Mark, but going to the clock setting on the watch the first item is swipe to switch watch face, which was off. Turning it on makes it possible to change watch faces with a two finger swipe left or right. Thank you. I doubt I would have found it. Richard, USA "At the moment o

FW: The Photography Exhibition You Don't Need to See:. in London April 5-7

2024-03-18 Thread Richard Turner
The Photography Exhibition You Don't Need to See: Canon launches World Unseen at Somerset House News provided by Canon Middle East 18 Mar, 2024, 09:31 GMT Canon Europe, in partnership with Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), creates an accessible photography exhibition designed for al

Re: The music app is not playing my music.

2024-03-18 Thread Richard Turner
I've not had this problem when changing phones. First trouble shooting step I would do is to reboot your phone. If things are still messed up, call Apple Accessibility and ask them to do a share screen with you so they can see what is happening which may allow them to figure out what is happeni

RE: sending text messages using braille screen input

2024-03-16 Thread Richard Turner
at Outlook, USA From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 9:07 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: sending text message

RE: sending text messages using braille screen input

2024-03-16 Thread Richard Turner
20another%20setting.> -- Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷ Chaltain at Outlook, USA From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 9:07 AM To: viphone@googlegroups

Re: sending text messages using braille screen input

2024-03-16 Thread Richard Turner
I'd never heard of that gesture for sending text messages. I always get out of braille screen input and double tap the send button. Is that a default gesture? Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have

RE: I O S Calendar Frustration

2024-03-14 Thread Richard Turner
Instead of looking at the email, have you tried opening your calendar and see if there is an invite in there? That is what I do. Then, there is an accept button that immediately puts it on your calendar. Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -

Shokz OpenFit earphones are on sale

2024-03-14 Thread Richard Turner
Mark and others had recently discussed the OpenFit earphones from Shokz which I believe are single ear pieces with a hook to hold them on your ear but they are not bone conduction, just the speaker is angled so the sound goes in your ear but it leaves the ears open to hear your surroundings.

RE: Minimum requirements for iOS 17

2024-03-14 Thread Richard Turner
I did a search for iPhones that work with iOS 17 and found this site from Apple support. https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/iphone-models-compatible-with-ios-17-iphe3fa5df43/ios HTH, Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe My

RE: Internet's conectivity status on IPHone's Status Bar?

2024-03-14 Thread Richard Turner
I have had the same issue with my 13 pro. In fact, it was an expensive issue in January when I did an update over 6 GB only to find that even though the status bar said 3 of 3 wi-fi bars, it was downloading over cellular. We share 1 GB per month... I have since left cellular data turned off and

RE: BARD App

2024-03-13 Thread Richard Turner
What other apps? Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) JAWS version 2024.2403.3 From

Seeing AI product description for another fine evening

2024-03-13 Thread Richard Turner
Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy Paul Masson Grande Amber VSOP is a special blend of superior aged Brandy exquisitely blended with French Cognac. This unique premium blend creates the rich flavor, fine aroma and extra smooth taste that you'd expect only from the finest Brandy. Alc. 40% by vol.

Re: Small bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2024-03-12 Thread Richard Turner
s at Hable One Smallest Braille Keyboard For Any Tablet or Smartphone - Easy to Carry : A. T. Guys, Your Access Technology Experts (atguys.com)   -- Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷ Chaltain at Outlook, USA   From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Richard Turner

RE: Apple Watch 8 Not Speaking

2024-03-12 Thread Richard Turner
Could it be a three finger double tap was done that muted the speech? Or, try triple tapping the crown to toggle VoiceOver off and then on again, or on, if it somehow got turned off. Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von G

Re: object detector for the blind

2024-03-11 Thread Richard Turner
You do not have LIDAR on your phone and the app description says it works best with LIGAR, and it is $4.99. Envision AI has a similar object detection I think and it is free. As does Seeing AI, but I think Seeing AI requires LIDAR which is on the 13, 14, and 15 pro and pro max models. If the Object

RE: Assistance with pairing Aftershokz headset with iPhone 15+ Koelen

2024-03-11 Thread Richard Turner
ted fine so I’m all set to go Richard. Thank you so so much and it’s appreciated. Michael McKay. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2024, at 13:15, Richard Turner wrote: > > They should pair just fine. > You make sure the shokz are off. > Open the Bluetooth settings on your

RE: Assistance with pairing Aftershokz headset with iPhone 15+ Koelen

2024-03-11 Thread Richard Turner
They should pair just fine. You make sure the shokz are off. Open the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone and of course make sure Bluetooth is on. Now, hold the power on button on the shokz until it says pairing. Then it should show up in the Bluetooth settings on the iPhone and double tap it and r

RE: accessible blood pressure monitoring devices that work with iPHone

2024-03-09 Thread Richard Turner
I’ve heard the same about the Cardio Arm. IN fact, Amazon has the Cardioarm 2 for $119 and some cents. It is a portable unit with a rechargeable battery that is good for at least 30 days, possibly 60 on a charge. I have not gotten one myself, but several people have recommended them. Ri

RE: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

2024-03-09 Thread Richard Turner
I too like Google Maps and use it the most when navigating for a driver. What I really like about it over Apple Maps is that you can do a route walk-through quite easily. But, it is only a turn-by-turn program, it doesn't tell you about the streets you are crossing, etc. That is where something

RE: Voice Over bug with Rotor Languages and the Status Bar on iOS 17.4

2024-03-09 Thread Richard Turner
Yes, Apple won’t be aware of things reported on Applevis. You can also give feedback through www.apple.com/feedback there is a form to fill out after selecting the device you are using. This form can be used for any feedback, accessibility or anything. Ri

RE: Small bluetooth keyboard recommendations

2024-03-09 Thread Richard Turner
As Dennis said, the Orbit Writer is Bluetooth and a braille input keyboard, very small and is $99. https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-writer/ Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe My web site:

RE: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

2024-03-08 Thread Richard Turner
lkka. > Joseph Hudson > > EmailFaceTime/iMessage > jhud7...@twc.com > > Connect with me on zoom > > https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNU > T09 > >> On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Richard Turner >> >> wrote: >> >

RE: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

2024-03-08 Thread Richard Turner
t not on your phone. You won't need to pay for it again. > On Mar 8, 2024, at 2:03 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > However, BlindSquare is $40. > Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free. > > > Richard, USA > "At the moment of co

RE: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days?

2024-03-08 Thread Richard Turner
However, BlindSquare is $40. Try GoodMaps Outdoors, it is what used to be Sendero GPS and is free. Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." -- Wolfgang Von Goethe My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.315

RE: Audio Issue With iPhone SE 2020

2024-03-08 Thread Richard Turner
I wouldn't do more than use a lint free cloth, like a microfiber cloth and wipe the area of the speaker. I know some folks have mini vacuum cleaners they use on their braille displays to keep dust out of the braille cells, perhaps something like that... Otherwise, if there is an Apple store anyw

Re: the books app that comes on an iphone

2024-03-08 Thread Richard Turner
Adams, was transmitted on BBC Radio 4.Malcolm ParfittOn 8 Mar 2024, at 3:09 PM, Richard Turner wrote:I just updated the User guide in the Books app to the current one and it reads fine.Two thoughts.I always check to make sure that screen recognition is not on.Then, try rebooting the phone after c

RE: the books app that comes on an iphone

2024-03-08 Thread Richard Turner
I just updated the User guide in the Books app to the current one and it reads fine. Two thoughts. I always check to make sure that screen recognition is not on. Then, try rebooting the phone after closing all apps out of the app switcher. HTH, Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment

RE: Apps and Widgets

2024-03-08 Thread Richard Turner
On Mar 7, 2024, at 11:18 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  I wanted to add a Widget to my last page, but nothing worked. Do they have to be on the home page? I got the Weather Widget info which had 6 pages. Double tapping on any of those did nothing. There

Re: issue with iPhone 14 pro max

2024-03-07 Thread Richard Turner
Are you raising it to within a foot or maybe a foot and a half from your head? There is a proximity sensor that kicks in when it gets close to your body, or if you cover the upper portion of the screen, which renders the screen useless until you move it away or uncover the upper area. Richard, USA“

Re: Apps and Widgets

2024-03-07 Thread Richard Turner
forth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ On Mar 7, 2024, at 8:18 PM, Richard Turner wrote:I wanted to add a Widget to my last page, but nothing worked.Do they have to be on the home page?I got the Weather Widget info which had 6 pages.Double tapping on any of those did nothing.There was a

RE: Apps and Widgets

2024-03-07 Thread Richard Turner
I wanted to add a Widget to my last page, but nothing worked. Do they have to be on the home page? I got the Weather Widget info which had 6 pages. Double tapping on any of those did nothing. There was a done button, but no widget showed up. iPhone 13 Pro. Richard, USA "At the moment o

RE: Average lenth of time? Installing & restarting upon iOS updates

2024-03-06 Thread Richard Turner
It depends on how large the update is for one thing. iOS 17.0 was huge! It was over 6 GB. I know, because my phone ended up not being on Wi-Fi and it put me over my cell data. We have 1 GB per month because we are usually at home on Wi-Fi. But, for some reason, my iPhone 13 is often losing t

RE: Voice Over bug with Rotor Languages and the Status Bar on iOS 17.4

2024-03-06 Thread Richard Turner
What I find interesting about this is that on my 13 pro, I use Tom Enhanced most of the time but have Ava set as my default. I touch the status bar and it is always Tom speaking. It has never switched to Ava in iOS 17.4. I guess I’m lucky. Richard, USA "At the moment of commitment, the

RE: Kindle on ipad issue

2024-03-03 Thread Richard Turner
my cell phone by pointing it to the iPad screen and Seeing AI had no problem to read correctly. The other interesting point is that when I read character by character I find that the letters c and e cause the problem. Regards Fanus On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 4:33 PM Richard Turner mai

Re: Kindle on ipad issue

2024-03-03 Thread Richard Turner
the issue?RegardsFanusOn Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 12:09 AM Richard Turner <richardr_tur...@comcast.net> wrote:I just tried a couple books from my Kindle library on my iPad Mini 6 and had no trouble. 1.  which voice are you using?2.  is that your default voice?3.  If it is, do you have detect language o

RE: Kindle on ipad issue

2024-03-02 Thread Richard Turner
I just tried a couple books from my Kindle library on my iPad Mini 6 and had no trouble. 1. which voice are you using? 2. is that your default voice? 3. If it is, do you have detect language on under settings, VoiceOver, speech? 4. Which font did you change to? I had some trouble readi

RE: Open-Ear or Bone Conduction Wireless Headphones for Safe Travel in Noisy High Traffic Areas

2024-03-01 Thread Richard Turner
s a pair of open ear headphones? Also, since bone conduction is skipping your ears altogether, wouldn't they be the safest option? I don't know about any of this. I'm just musing. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷ Chaltain at Outlook, USA -Original Message----- From: viphone@googl

RE: Open-Ear or Bone Conduction Wireless Headphones for Safe Travel in Noisy High Traffic Areas

2024-03-01 Thread Richard Turner
ics), but find the volume is insufficient with high ambient noise. > > I will appreciate Any assistance. > > Richard Petty > richard.pe...@earthlink.net > > > > > > I've read several messages about > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.

FW: [Tech-VI] From Mathieu Paquette, Product Manager, Humanware: Victor Reader Trek discontinuation.

2024-02-29 Thread Richard Turner
FYI. >From the Tech-VI list owner: Please direct any feedback about this to Humanware and not to me. I am not planning to pass feedback along to Humanware. From: vic...@groups.io mailto:vic...@groups.io> > On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io Hi everyone, I've

RE: Reordering aps on my iPhone SE

2024-02-27 Thread Richard Turner
I think if you find it in the app library, you can flick up or down on it and select move to home screen or something. I avoid the app library as much as possible. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you wil

RE: problum with my i phone 14 prow max my hapticks are working but the sounds seem to not be.

2024-02-27 Thread Richard Turner
, 2024, at 3:10 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote: What is the sound level under settings, sounds and haptics? Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go thro

Re: problum with my i phone 14 prow max my hapticks are working but the sounds seem to not be.

2024-02-27 Thread Richard Turner
What is the sound level under settings, sounds and haptics? Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ On Feb 27, 2

RE: Calls disconnecting, when I barely touch the screen of my iPhone.

2024-02-27 Thread Richard Turner
all, don't have to go to App Switcher and open Phone for that. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:49 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Calls disconnecting, when I b

RE: Calls disconnecting, when I barely touch the screen of my iPhone.

2024-02-27 Thread Richard Turner
Have you double checked the settings? I don’t know what those phones default to, but if for some reason direct touch is on, or maybe screen recognition, that could change how it behaves. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on

RE: Question about messages

2024-02-27 Thread Richard Turner
Yes, you can find your deleted messages. 1. Find the edit button in the upper left corner and double tap on it. 2. Flick right to the button labeled: Show recently deleted and double tap. 3. Now, flick right with one finger through the messages and if you find one you wish to recover, flick

RE: unsubscribe

2024-02-25 Thread Richard Turner
If you want to unsubscribe, the address is at the bottom of every message. It is: viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of H

RE: Sharing photos and descriptions from Be My Eyes

2024-02-25 Thread Richard Turner
os and descriptions from Be My Eyes Thank you Richard. I have been wondering about that for months. This helps! Wayne Scott like Wayne Scott On Feb 24, 2024, at 9:17 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  I accidentally discovered that there is

RE: rating an app on the app store

2024-02-24 Thread Richard Turner
Try turning the rotor to adjust value and flick up to whatever you want and flick right, it should hold. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.” -- Cedrick

Sharing photos and descriptions from Be My Eyes

2024-02-24 Thread Richard Turner
I accidentally discovered that there is now a share item in Be My Eyes that will share a link to the photo and the description on the Be My Eyes server. After getting your description, flick up or down with one finger and there is both a copy button, which just copies the description, and a share

RE: speech Central and Bookshare question

2024-02-23 Thread Richard Turner
until there is a sign of actual interest it is better to focus on other things... On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 4:33:34 PM UTC+1 Richard Turner wrote: Very interesting. I have seen people say they would consider Speech Central if the Bookshare download was implemented… If I understood yo

RE: speech Central and Bookshare question

2024-02-23 Thread Richard Turner
s and invested a lot of time into them. Nothing wrong from their side as those suggestions were made with good intentions, just it took me years and much of wasted work to understand that. Thanks. On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 4:01:17 PM UTC+1 Richard Turner wrote: >From my message to Greg

RE: speech Central and Bookshare question

2024-02-23 Thread Richard Turner
like to stand firmly with my promises so I can't promise anything yet, but I do reevaluate this and it may be possible to have such support later this year. On Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 8:16:31 PM UTC+1 Richard Turner wrote: Thanks Greg. After going through too many hoops, I got a book i

RE: Taking pictures with Iphone

2024-02-22 Thread Richard Turner
Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max! On Feb 21, 2024, at 2:23 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote: If you want to get more in depth on how to take good pictures, I recommend buying Judy Dixon's book, Capturing and Sharing the Wworld available in

Re: Taking pictures with Iphone

2024-02-21 Thread Richard Turner
If you want to get more in depth on how to take good pictures, I recommend buying Judy Dixon's book, Capturing and Sharing the Wworld available in multiple formats from National Braille Press, www.nbp.org. She is totally blind, and consulted with a professional photographer in learning how to ta

Re: third party speech for IOS?

2024-02-21 Thread Richard Turner
ation/avfaudio/audio_engine/audio_units/creating_a_custom_speech_synthesizer?language=_8#On Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:43:48 PM UTC+1 Richard Turner wrote:And, a link to a reference about Apple maybe allowing third party voices on the OS, and not within specific apps would be helpful. I doubt

RE: third party speech for IOS?

2024-02-21 Thread Richard Turner
And, a link to a reference about Apple maybe allowing third party voices on the OS, and not within specific apps would be helpful. I doubt this will be for all iOS without Apple incorporating it themselves like they did with Eloquence. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be care

RE: Good Accessible GPS?

2024-02-21 Thread Richard Turner
ooglegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Good Accessible GPS? Or you could get G

RE: Good Accessible GPS?

2024-02-21 Thread Richard Turner
Or you could get GoodMaps Outdoors, which is what APH replaced Nearby Explorer with, and in case you knew about Mike May’s Sendero GPS that was quite expensive, GoodMaps Outdoors is actually Sendero GPS for free. Here is the link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goodmaps-outdoors/id945756779

FW: [Tech-VI] YouTube Video From the Blind Life: Apple Vision Pro: Comprehensive Review for the Blind and Visually Impair...

2024-02-19 Thread Richard Turner
FYI. >From the Tech-VI list owner: Access the video from the link below. https://youtu.be/EG2YcVeyTNY?si=tOUWSAwakFkVtB2h David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my training services by visiting WWW

RE: third party speech for IOS?

2024-02-19 Thread Richard Turner
For iOS you only have what Apple offers. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.” -- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows 11

Re: Anyone Tried Tame

2024-02-18 Thread Richard Turner
Did you mean "temu" spelled t e m u? A shopping app? If so, I gave it a shot and it is pretty awful. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.” -- Cedrick Bridgeforth My

RE: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

2024-02-16 Thread Richard Turner
ent from my iBarstool. - Original Message ----- From: Richard Turner <mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 6:50 PM Subject: RE: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro

RE: [External] Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

2024-02-16 Thread Richard Turner
> Subject: [External] Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone Hi Richard, How do you lock one device to connect to another? I've never ran into a problem like this, but would like to have a note about it in case I

RE: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

2024-02-15 Thread Richard Turner
I don't know about the OPenFit, but both the OpenRun and OpenComm if you pair to two devices, you have to be sure and lock the device you are not using, then as soon as you start using the other device, it comes over the headset. I've done that with my iPad and iPhone on those. I would think the

RE: Shokz Openfit headphones

2024-02-15 Thread Richard Turner
ption to connect OpenFit and no other headset. On 2/14/24, Richard Turner wrote: > Therein lies the limits of open air, or bone conduction headsets; if > you want to block out sound from around you, you have to use > headphones that cover your ears. If you have lots of money to spend &

Alexa stupidity

2024-02-15 Thread Richard Turner
Folks often talk about Siri being stupid, well, this morning Alexa showed that it could be equally stupid, if not more so. I use it mostly on our Sonos system. I make tea and coffee every morning for my wife and I. I have two timers created, Carol's timer, and Richard's timer. This morning when

RE: WALTRPro, Apple Music, and iTunes saga with resolution

2024-02-14 Thread Richard Turner
AKA CJ) =>÷ Chaltain at Outlook, USA From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:05 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject

RE: Shokz Openfit headphones

2024-02-14 Thread Richard Turner
:viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, February 12, 2024 3:56 AM To: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Shokz Openfit headphones I think you need the Shokz app to control your OpenFit headphones. Here is the

Re: WALTRPro, Apple Music, and iTunes saga with resolution

2024-02-14 Thread Richard Turner
ot easier than completely resetting your phone.   From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 12:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: WALTRPro, Apple Music, and iTunes saga with resolution   I did not realize what a headache I was in for when I

Re: WALTRPro, Apple Music, and iTunes saga with resolution

2024-02-14 Thread Richard Turner
l a lot of Windows 7 computers out there and you can't run these new apps on a Windows 7 computer, only Windows 10 and 11.   From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 5:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: WALTRPro, Apple Mu

Re: WALTRPro, Apple Music, and iTunes saga with resolution

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Turner
and iTunes saga with resolution   Hi Richard,   Wow, what a mess that must have been!  I was seriously considering using the new Appel Music App.     So, thank you for the heads up.    Janet   From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent

RE: WALTRPro, Apple Music, and iTunes saga with resolution

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Turner
iTunes saga with resolution I cannot thank you enough for sharing your experience with us, I was contemplating doing exactly wat you have done, you have saved me a lot of trouble, like you I’ll leave well alone. Malcolm Parfitt On 13 Feb 2024, at 8:35 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richar

RE: Accessibility of Authenticator Apps

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Turner
I’ve used the Microsoft Authenticator app and had no issues. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.” -- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.tur

WALTRPro, Apple Music, and iTunes saga with resolution

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Turner
I did not realize what a headache I was in for when I installed the Apple Music app. After that, iTunes only shows Podcasts and audio books. I have neither. Further more, WALTRPro couldn't see my iTunes library even though it was in the same place as always. I got realy frustrated and uni

RE: Apple Music for Windows and WALTRPro, no joy

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Turner
LTRPro, no joy Richard, what is WALTER Pro. Just curious. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 13, 2024, at 11:26 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  I know WALTRPro has been discussed lately, and I’ve used it since it was in beta. Now, I get a crash rep

Apple Music for Windows and WALTRPro, no joy

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Turner
I know WALTRPro has been discussed lately, and I've used it since it was in beta. Now, I get a crash report whenever I launch it. I'm guessing, and it is only a guess, that it may have something to do with the fact that iTunes now is not accessing my library; Apple Music is. I may take

RE: More indications iTunes may soon be gone

2024-02-12 Thread Richard Turner
d. Can you have both installed simultaneously? Best regards, Jessica Dail On Feb 12, 2024, at 4:09 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  I am not finding any shortcuts. The ones the buttons speak do not work for me with Jaws. I suspect they are mea

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