RE: weather apps re-visited

FYI, Weather Gods is written as two words. It is very good. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: Google maps

My wife bought a new car with the latest CarPlay and I've noticed that when she gets directions using Apple Maps, it is far more descriptive than it used to be. I am starting to prefer Apple Maps over Google Maps because of this. So, I would suggest giving Apple Maps a try if you are on at least

MLB is back on TuneIn Premium

Major League Baseball is back on TuneIn Premium. I received an announcement from TuneIn today and am currently listening to the Giannt against the Yankees. When you select a game, if you double tap on the More button, you can choose which team's broadcast you wish. Richard, USA. “What we

RE: iPhone, 15 that is coming out.

Nobody knows until Apple announces it. That won’t be fore several months yet. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: I just tried wide spectrum

My guess is that Wide Spectrum is for Apple headphones, but not sure yet. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com -Original

RE: Does any one know if the noise icesalation feature wil work in the newest i pad update that came out today

gt;>> How do you do the phone noise cancellation? Do you actually had to >>> be in a phone call to activate it, is that why I probably can’t find where >>> to do so? >>> >>> Sent from Diane's awesome iPhone! >>> >>>> On Mar 27, 2023

RE: I O S 16.4

My favorite source is the Applevis Blog. Here is the direct link to the page for iOS and iPadOS 16.4. https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-164-ipados-164-new-emoji-bug-fixes-security-updates-more Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are

Re: Does any one know if the noise icesalation feature wil work in the newest i pad update that came out today

If you are talking about the isolation feature with cellular calls, it could be if you have an iPad with cellular service, it might. You could call Apple and ask: 877-204-3930 Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing

Re: Good maps vs Seeing Eye gps

find the address in the search it immediately opens Maps and it takes over the route. - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 27, 2023 11:32 AM Subject: RE: Good maps vs Seeing Eye gps According to Mike May

RE: Good maps vs Seeing Eye gps

According to Mike May, they are the same app, so should not be reporting different information. Are you sure you have them both set to report the same categories, etc.? Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from

RE: Oops. Audioeye?

That overlay is awful. There is no good way to work with it. The NFB has published an article concerning such overlays. Resolution 2021-04: Regarding the Use of Overlays to Make Websites Accessible to the Blind WHEREAS, companies such as EqualWeb, Max Access, UserWay, TruAbilities, AudioEye, and

RE: GPS Apps That Will Announce Street Names

Here is an article that may clear up some confusion. For Immediate Release GoodMaps Continues to Provide Enhanced Wayfinding thru Partnerships with Intel, Mapping UK Stations and Stores LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 21, 2022) – GoodMaps, born out of American Printing House for the Blind (APH),

Re: GPS Apps That Will Announce Street Names

I would try GoodMaps Outdoors. It is free and has very good intersection descriptions. Richard, USA.“What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John RuskinMy web site: https://www.turner42.comOn Mar 22, 2023,

RE: Getting started with Blind Square

BlindSquare is not a turn-by-turn navigation app, as you have figured out. Yu an search for a business or address, and once found, you will find an option to begin a route, then you will have a choice of which navigation app to use. You can leave BlindSquare running in the background when the

Re: Looking for accessible GPS App

I know of no GPS apps that will tell you about sidewalks. But, Apple Maps has gotten a lot better recently. Google Maps is also very good. You might also like GoodMaps outdoors. They give a little more detail on intersections. Those are all free apps. Richard, USA. “What we think or what

RE: Where Does Scanner Keep It?

: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 8:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Where Does Scanner Keep It? It keeps it on

Re: Where Does Scanner Keep It?

It keeps it on your phone within the Voice Dream Scanner app. So, if you scan another document, and keep it, that new one will be added to the previous one and so on. You can choose to save it by exporting it to another app. Then, clear it out of Scanner, and scan new items. Richard, USA.“What we

Re: IOS Devices and Portable Braille Displays

be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance for any info you may have!LorealSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 7, 2023, at 10:18 AM, Richard Turner wrote:Well, there are several 20 cells displays available from Orbit Research, Humanware and I think HIMS maybe?Freedom Scientific makes the Focus 14, but even

RE: IOS Devices and Portable Braille Displays

Well, there are several 20 cells displays available from Orbit Research, Humanware and I think HIMS maybe? Freedom Scientific makes the Focus 14, but even though it is only 14 cells, it is not physically that much smaller than the Orbit 20 Plus. I’ve not handled the Humanware or HIMS products

Re: Mute Switch Always Says "Unmuted"

s others have reported, VoiceOver speaks muted and unmuted correctly on my iPhone 13 Mini when the switch is activated or deactivated. Alan Lemly Sent from my iPhone -- 5 of 6 -- From: &quo

RE: Setting constant speed in Voice Dream Reader

You could write Winston and ask, but I think Joshua is correct. Audio files are not like text based files. supp...@voicedream.com Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

RE: Mute Switch Always Says "Unmuted"

Mark, That is not my experience at all. It says what it should say whether the phone is locked or not. I just retested it. For what it is worth, I use Siri Voice 4 female as my VoiceOver voice. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” --

RE: Importing a folder of MP3 files into Voice Dream Reader

rom my iPhone On Feb 27, 2023, at 4:39 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote: You cannot import a folder, but you can import a zip file of the mp3 files and VoiceDream will treat them like a book or album so each file is a track. VDR will name the book/

RE: Mute Switch Always Says "Unmuted"

It sounds like a call to Apple Accessibility is needed: 877-204-3930 24/7 My 13 pro says muted and unmuted like always. I do not find any settings related to the mute switch, but Apple Accessibility would be able to figure this one out. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress

Re: Importing a folder of MP3 files into Voice Dream Reader

You cannot import a folder, but you can import a zip file of the mp3 files and VoiceDream will treat them like a book or album so each file is a track. VDR will name the book/album by whatever the zip file is named. And, will order them alphanumerically in VDR. Yes, you can adjust the speed the

A good example of why not to where Apple Airpods Max while walking outdoors

NYC thieves stealing Apple headphones off victims' heads By Associated Press February 26, 2023 at 11:43 a.m. EST NEW YORK — Listen up! At least 21 people in New York City have had their fancy Apple headphones stolen right off their heads by a roving team of moped-riding bandits, police say.

Re: Virtual exploration with gps

The only one currently available that I know of is Blind Square. Though Microsoft Soundscape did this and if you have it, you can use it until June I think. Someone in Europe was asking about this option as Blind Square is rather expensive for her. So, if another app can do this, it would be

Re: How do I say to Lazarillo where I want to go?

Once you open the program and stop the exploration, flick right a couple times to the search button and type in the address. Richard, USA.“What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John RuskinMy web site:

Re: Looking for GPS with Intersection Description

GoodMaps Outdoors is what Seeing Eye GPS used to be. It is now free. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin My web site: https://www.turner42.com > On Feb 18, 2023, at

Re: Ciri Responding Oddly When Asked to Call Someone

If Siri is not calling someone when you say call Bob, it is because it did not hear the word call. So, either you are not giving Siri time, or maybe you are not saying the word call loud enough, or something. But, if I envoke Siri and just say someone's name, it asks what do you want to know but

Re: Worry About iPhone and Radio Streaming

If you are out walking, you are using cellular data which is likely to have spottier connectivity. If you are at home using Wi-Fi, you shouldn't have these issues unless your network is having issues. Make sure both Wi-Fi and Cellular are enabled for streaming these apps. Assuming you have

Re: Hi, advice re Xfinity email

I have not seen this; but if their accessibility department has not seen it; it may well be a fraud. Richard, USA.“What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John RuskinMy web site: https://www.turner42.comOn

Re: The Amazon app

PM, Andy Baracco wrote: just finished an extensive use of the Amazon app with no issues.   Andy   - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2023 12:33 PM Subject: Re: The Amazon app It is working fine

Re: The Amazon app

It is working fine for me. This sounds like screen recognition got turned on. If screen recognition is on the rotor, open Amazon and turn the rotor to screen recognition and flick up or down to off.I don't have it on at all under VoiceOver settings, VoiceOver recognition as it seldom helps and

Re: SuperSense update more promised but what and when?

Agreed Malcolm. I feel sorry for anyone who was suckered into buying this app at full price based on the various promises. I'm even a little sad that I bought it at half price or a little under that. It is not worth even $10. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is

Re: new bug or phone related bug in ios16.3 VO constantly randomly crashing

I do not use WhatsApp or Facebook and have not experienced this. But since you suspect your CPU, how many apps do you have open when this happens? Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do”

Re: loosing our ability to read kindle books?

Larry, I'm sure, was referring to using a program to remove the DRM protection for personal use that could convert the Kindle book to a ePub or other format that could be played on any device or app rather than only Kindle devices. I have the last usable version of Codex on my web site with an

Re: "Do Not Disturb" question

Hi Duane, What I do is tell Siri, turn on Do Not Disturb; then turn off do not disturb when I'm done. The new settings for Do Not Disturb is under Focus and for what you are talking about, I find it easier to just use Siri. I suspect some kind of a routine could be set up that when x app is

Re: music from computer to i phone

Here is the short version, but I would suggest calling Apple Accessibility if you need help with the details. There are only two ways to get music from your computer to your iPhone. 1. iTunes. 2. a third party program. I do not have a third party program to recommend. If using iTunes, there is

Re: A song and a playlist

Well, your iPhone can only receive music into the music app from iTunes or some third party programs like WALTR Pro. I can no longer recommend WALTR Pro because it is a subscription and barely accessible.S, you could import the file into iTunes; then sync your phone with iTunes on your computer

Re: Right Way Up?

Playing cards are right way up either way. the images are such that which ever way you hold them they are right way up. That is why if you purchase a deck of cards already brailled, they are brailled on the top left corner either way you hold them. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

to mid 70's for the 25 metre pool, of course the hot tub is also nice and hot. > > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On > Behalf Of Richard Turner > Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 1:24 PM > To: v

Re: Voice to text

Perhaps you could give more details on what you are trying to do? Dictation is voice to text, which iOS does fairly well. Or, are you trying to find a way to convert an audio recording into text? Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little

temperatures with an Apple Watch

Here is the text of an article I found from Apple support for other inquiring minds: Recommended conditions for using and storing most Apple Watch models Apple Watch is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C). You can store your Apple Watch in

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

ff after the work out. However, I think now you just hold down the crown and water lock will be turned off once you finish the work out. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any gra

Re: SIRI

Phones without home buttons use the side/power button for Siri, though you can also setup Hey Siri in settings. So, hold the side button in and ask Siri a question or say, open the app store, etc. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little

RE: SIRI

If you haven’t, clear everything out of the app switcher and reboot the phone. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: Here’s how HomePod 2 Compares to the Original and HomePod Mini, 9 to 5 Mac

Mary, That is why it is called "artificial intelligence." Much like artificial nails, hair, etc. It might be a good imitation of intelligence, but it is not intelligence. To think people are considering trusting this technology to drive cars ... not me! Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Swimming with an Apple watch I seem to recall there are some folks who swim with their

RE: A very short bit of humor

Right Sieghard, I have nothing Android. I used Just Press Record so it was recording from within itself and that is not a great quality of recording. There were no emojis, just the word sigh written as Sigh. That was with a capital s. If I open the email and read with VoiceOver using

Re: Apple has released a Windows alternative to iTunes, with new Apple Music, TV, and Devices apps available to preview.

You may also want to check with Microsoft accessibility: 800-936-5900 Thanks for jumping in on this. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin My web site:

Swimming with an Apple watch

I seem to recall there are some folks who swim with their watch on this list. If so, I have a couple questions because I am going to finally get an opportunity to swim several times a week. I have the series 6, Wi-Fi model. NO Cellular.. Do I need to do anything in particular to lock

RE: Strange Siri behaviour?

Yes. Just last night, we were watching TV, so in the same room with the TV. Out of the blue, my phone said "uh huh?" which is the new, highly literate, way Siri responds to "Hey Siri" only no one said anything very close to "Hey Siri." But, either it was lonely, or it thought it heard it's wake

A very short bit of humor

If you haven’t run into it, here is a very short audio file of VoiceOver reading part of an email preview using Siri voice 4. I cut out any identifying information from the email. http://www.turner42.com/SiriSighing.mp3 Enjoy, Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress

Re: what is the email address for voice dream reader?

The email is: supp...@voicedream.com HTH, Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin My web site: https://www.turner42.com > On Jan 19, 2023, at 5:20 AM, Joshua Hendrickson

RE: Problems with the Bard app

There has been a notification everytime I opened the app for the last couple of days informing us it would be off lie this morning. Wait until afternoon and try again. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search

Re: Twitter Confirms Third-Party Apps Like Tweetbot Were Intentionally Blocked

Agreed. I deactivated my account as soon as he fired the accessibility team just before he cut the rest of the staff in half and so on and so on. Richard, USA.“What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John

RE: Example email where continuous reading inappropriately stops

Hi Mary, Sure, I'll give it a try. Send it to richardr_tur...@comcast.net Later, Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com

Re: Have you Gone Wireless, Yet?

oups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Richard Turner > Sent: Friday, January 13, 2023 2:21 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Have you Gone Wireless, Yet? > > I just finished the book, You're Not Listening for our book club," and would > recommen

RE: good replacement for soundscape?

Thanks Sieghard, Great suggestion and also free! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goodmaps-outdoors/id945756779 Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: good replacement for soundscape?

For free, try Lazarillo. One suggestion, when you first open the app it immediately starts scanning your surroundings and speaking out a ton, you can toggle it off for the moment/current session by double tapping on the button in the top left. If that works for you, great! I think of Lazarillo

RE: Have you Gone Wireless, Yet?

r those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, January 9, 2023 8:08 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Su

Re: App for reading/writing music

I am not a music reader, but I heard about this app that sounds like what you want: SM Music Reader: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sm-music-reader/id1532411611 Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of

RE: Apple Watch Question

Alfaro ---rick.alf...@gmail.com <mailto:---rick.alf...@gmail.com> Warmest regards Rick Alfaro From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:37 PM To:

RE: Apple Watch Question

com> Warmest regards Rick Alfaro From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Apple Watch Question

It is the same as on the phone, two finger double tap. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com From:

RE: QR Code Scanner

inally, I have heard in tv comercials where they want you to scan the qr code. How close does one need to be before the phone has some chance of finding it? Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone S E 3 On Jan 9, 2023, at 4:08 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net>

Re: is an iPhone pencil any use to someone with no vision

In my opinion; no. They are for drawing and/or handwriting. Even with VoiceOver on, I can think of no way to use one that could possibly justify the price. If you are good at handwriting, that can be added to the rotor and done with your finger tip, or the old style stylus which has the kind of

Re: QR Code Scanner

The easiest, in my opinion, is to go to settings, control center, and make sure it is added and in the early part of the list of apps. That way, you can bring up the control center, and select Code Scanner. The other way is to go into settings, camera, and ma'e sure recognize codes or whatever

Re: Attention All V iPhone 2, Group List Members! Starting Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Mark Will Only Post to the Original V iPhone Mailing List

all this was several months ago; not terribly recent.Richard, USA.“What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John RuskinMy web site: https://www.turner42.comOn Jan 9, 2023, at 1:02 PM, Cristóbal Muñoz

Re: Attention All V iPhone 2, Group List Members! Starting Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Mark Will Only Post to the Original V iPhone Mailing List

In short yes. The drama was that Google decided that VIPhone list was sending out spam and blocked the list. Cara and Mark could not get them to undo that decision; so they created VIPhone2 and in not too terribly long of a time; poof, VIPhone began working again. So all those who had signed on

RE: Have you Gone Wireless, Yet?

On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, January 9, 2023 9:55 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Have you Gone Wireless, Yet? Time for professional help for sure,  Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from

RE: Have you Gone Wireless, Yet?

Time for professional help for sure,  Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com -Original Message- From:

Re: Have you Gone Wireless, Yet?

I am mostly wireless now. : have three sets of wireless headphones/earbuds. The greatest battery life is with an off brand, single ear that gives at least 24 hours of listening time. Next would be the Aftershokz OpenComm headset which are stereo, bone conduction wrap-around headphones that give

Re: With iOS 16.2, continuous reading in emails or webpages is awful.

I have not noticed a change. There have been times for many versions when something in an article or web page stops VO. Could you maybe give one or two links that demonstrate this behavior. It has not happened often enough for me to be bothered by it, but if it is happening a lot; I would also

RE: Iphone se 2020 problem

Not only is the tone a little/ or a lot, quieter, but it seems longer to me, and if you have any difficulty hearing it clearly, you probably start talking before Siri is fully listening. If using Hey Siri, I don’t' have any issues. If holding in the button, you have to wait until the tone has

RE: Further updates Microsoft Soundscape app

I think if people want to pester Microsoft to try and keep SoundScape that is fine, but the real truth is they have decided they have all the research findings they want from SoundScape, so they are done with it and are happily making the source code available to anyone who wants to do

RE: Further updates Microsoft Soundscape app

It could be useful to post a good email address to contact someone at Microsoft about this. Of course, folks can call Microsoft Accessibility 800-936-5900 at least in the US and I suspect Canada, but what about other places? Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress

RE: iPhone startup and shutdown tones

The sounds are only available on the iPhone 14 pro and 14 pro max phones. The setting is under Settings, Accessibility, Audio/Visual. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

Re: Enabling Vibration & Ring Tone

i think it has been this way for a while; but double tap on your ringtone in the sound settings, then check near the top. There is a vibration option that you can customize. HTH, Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only

Re: I do Not Find Voice Dream Reader when sharing a file From WhatsApp?

-- From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:56 AM Subject: RE: I do Not Find Voice Dream Reader when sharing a file From WhatsApp? Since 16.2 it seems Voice Dream Reader is now under the More button in the share sheet. How

RE: SuperSense?

m Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: SuperSense? What do they sell? I mean which apps? shirley From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner

RE: I do Not Find Voice Dream Reader when sharing a file From WhatsApp?

Since 16.2 it seems Voice Dream Reader is now under the More button in the share sheet. However, once you find it and enable it, you should also be able to move it higher in the list, so the next time you open the Share Sheet, Voice Dream is easier to find. I only had to do this once. I

SuperSense?

Super Sense is not so super when it comes to updates. Here is what they have to say about their latest update: We'd been receiving many requests from our users and are responding to them with the feature updates that have been in highest demand. Below are the most recent updates to

Re: connecting external devices to Iphone or Ipad

, Richard Turner wrote:  The one Apple sells for either USB or SD card connection works fine with books. On a phone, it always requires external power. The iPad should be able to handle them without external power. Now, if you plug in an external drive like a 1 or 2, or more TB hard drive, you

Re: Siri and dictation tones

For a while now, when I say "Hey Siri," there is no tone; just Siri saying "ah huh" It says it fairly quietly. I only get the new, quieter, tone if I hold in the button. Both Apple and Windows seem to think everyone has super hearing the way their tones have lowered in volume. Richard, USA.

Re: connecting external devices to Iphone or Ipad

The one Apple sells for either USB or SD card connection works fine with books. On a phone, it always requires external power. The iPad should be able to handle them without external power. Now, if you plug in an external drive like a 1 or 2, or more TB hard drive, you will need extra power I

RE: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone?

I have the 13 pro with the Apple wireless charger that I believe is labeled MagSafe. I have Battery optimization on. The phone always charges to 100%, though it also says "charging" These are nits I choose not to pick. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are

Re: family sharing, apple music and what does the person getting the share see

What device are you using to play the music? We have Sonos, and I have home sharing enabled in iTunes, so my wife can access my entire library through Sonos. Now, No extra cost for family sharing involved. Through iTunes home sharing, you can share your library over your network. Now, if you want

Voice Dream products on sale until January 1

Note from Winston Chen: To welcome the new year, Voice Dream is offering a sale on our iOS apps until January 1, 2023. Reader for iOS, normally $24.99, is now available for $14.99.

Re: Mark and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Together at Last

All I can say is I hope the crash detection works better than the fall detection on the Apple Watch series 6. When I actually did fall; granted, it was a short fall off an 18 inch high stool that I sat on the back half of rather than the center, it did nothing. I fell hard enough to crack 4

RE: Saving a file in voice dream writer -- on the phone rather in the cloud

Hi Kimberly, I thought it was the case, but I just double checked, Voice Dream Writer backs up to iCloud, but it stores the files on your phone. I tested this by turning off both Cellular data and Wi-Fi and then opened a document in Writer. I could edit it just fine, and it saved it just fine.

Re: Voice Dream Reader and OneDrive

ver, the Web Browser VDR uses is completely unresponsive on the > OneDrive link to sign into the service. VDR just goes to the OneDrive > website. I just sent a support e-mail about the problem. > > Kelly > > > >> On 12/17/22, Richard Turner wrote: >> That is not

RE: blu` tooth headphones

Do you have a model number on the JBL headphones? Searching for just JBL wireless over- the--ear headphones returns lots of results. On 12/19/22, llump...@austin.rr.com wrote: > My wife got me these for a just because present several months ago and > they're wonderful. Harbolt had them but

RE: Siri and iOS 16.2, what a mess!

If using the home button or side button you absolutely have to wait for the tone before speaking. And don't release the button until you are done speaking. If using Hey Siri you don't have to wait. I've had no problems with Siri and opening any app including BARD Mobile. I'd begin suspecting

Jeff Rutkowski has taken down his Audio Described movies page

I wrote to Jeff after finding the link from my web page was broken. He wrote me back and said that due to the high cost of maintaining the site, he and his web developer decided to take the site down. He recommends using https://www.AudioVault.net which is linked to from my page as well.

RE: Voice Dream Reader and OneDrive

That is not available right now. Please write wins...@voicedream.com and request it. I don’t know what kind of fee he may have to pay to make that happen, but it would make it much easier that way. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of

RE: Can I read MP3 books in my iPhone?

If the mp3 files are labeled in such a way that they will play in the right order, like chapter01.mp3, chapter02.mp3 etc., my favorite way to do this is to zip the files into one .zip file with the name of the book as the file name, then import it into Voice Dream Reader. Voice Dream Reader

RE: A problem with my new SE 2022

;cassie1...@gmail.com <mailto:cassie1...@gmail.com> On Dec 16, 2022, at 8:53 AM, Richard Turner < <mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> <mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net>richardr_tur...@comcast.net <mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  I

RE: A problem with my new SE 2022

tch, I get nothing. I can’t ask Siri anything. I’ve tried the three finger double tap, and still nothing. Jim Jones Sent from my iPhone cassie1...@gmail.com <mailto:cassie1...@gmail.com> On Dec 16, 2022, at 8:53 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrot

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