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2017-02-23 Thread Andy Baracco
How can you create additional mailboxes? Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or

Re: a new accessible banking option

2017-02-15 Thread Andy Baracco
Wocher On Feb 15, 2017, at 1:51 PM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: What about ATMs? Andy -Original Message- From: Kliphton Miller Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:12 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: a new accessible banking option Hello, I came across this bank

Re: a new accessible banking option

2017-02-15 Thread Andy Baracco
What about ATMs? Andy -Original Message- From: Kliphton Miller Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:12 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: a new accessible banking option Hello, I came across this bank purely by accident. I was looking for the new amazon video chat app called

Re: roger groups

2017-02-14 Thread Andy Baracco
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 12:41 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: roger groups The problem with Roger is that there is no listing of groups. You kind of have to know someone who is in a group and ask him or her

Re: roger groups

2017-02-06 Thread Andy Baracco
The problem with Roger is that there is no listing of groups. You kind of have to know someone who is in a group and ask him or her to add you. Andy From: Rebecca Ilniski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 2:53 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: roger groups hI everyone. I’m now on roger.

Re: bluetooth earbud recommendations?

2017-01-31 Thread Andy Baracco
Keep in mind that the Voyager products are single ear pieces, and not headsets. Andy -Original Message- From: Kelby Carlson Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 7:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: bluetooth earbud recommendations? I would love to know of anything that

Re: Celular Data Question

2017-01-31 Thread Andy Baracco
i think that pertains to your signal strength for voice calls. Andy -Original Message- From: kelby carlson Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 1:30 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Celular Data Question All, To avoid maximizing my data, I've started having cellular data in

Re: IOS 10.3 is awesome!

2017-01-26 Thread Andy Baracco
Strange! is this only for the iPhone 7? I have an iPhone 6, and when i check under software update under settings, it tells me that 10.2.1 is the latest update. -Original Message- From: rajmund Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IOS

Re: OT my experience with spectrum re accessibility

2017-01-03 Thread Andy Baracco
Were you a customer of Charter or TWC before the merger. I understand that the talking receiver is only available to former Charter customers. Andy From: Michael Maslo Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 2:31 PM To: Viphone Subject: Re: RE: OT my experience with spectrum re accessibility Hi list,

Re: My 10 Favorite iOS Apps of 2016

2016-12-31 Thread Andy Baracco
I use TV Guide Mobile, and it is completely accessible. Andy -Original Message- From: Mary Otten Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 7:12 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: My 10 Favorite iOS Apps of 2016 Hi Mark, I wonder if I am looking at the same app that you are. The one

Re: near by explorer question

2016-12-31 Thread Andy Baracco
The same company provided maps for the Sendero GPS program on the Braillenote, and maps were updated perhaps every year or two. In most areas this is no big deal except for POIs, but with NE we have different sources for this info, so it isn’t a deal breaker. Andy From: Richard Turner Sent:

Re: Phone Number to the Accessibility Group

2016-12-31 Thread Andy Baracco
if that's all the laptop does, forget it! I can get program listings via the TV Guide Mobile app for the iPhone, or through NFB Newsline. Andy -Original Message- From: Brent Harding Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 3:17 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Phone Number to

Re: OT my experience with spectrum re accessibility

2016-12-29 Thread Andy Baracco
it is possible that the box offered to Charter customers was developed before the merger and is not compatible with the equipment that TWC uses. Kind of like when two airlines merge and one is using Boeing jets and the other is using Airbus. Andy From: pattigj1...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: Editing account on Uber App on iPhone?

2016-12-27 Thread Andy Baracco
Perhaps you may want to try doing this at the web site. Andy From: Jim Portillo Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 9:40 AM To: Jim Portillo Subject: Editing account on Uber App on iPhone? Good morning, As those of us who use Uber know, the app has been updated and is fairly accessible.

Re: Football game

2016-12-26 Thread Andy Baracco
I am wishing for that also. The only such game that I know of is for the PC and was developed by Jim Kitchen. He passed away a few years ago, but I believe that someone is still maintaining his web site. Andy From: Michael Maslo Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 10:18 AM To: Google Groups

Re: Mophie Juice Packs for iPhone 7

2016-12-08 Thread Andy Baracco
i think that since Apple has begun marketing an external battery pack, that this has eaten into the market for a 3rd party product. The advantage to using the Apple product is that you know the charge status of the battery. The disadvantage is that the form factor is butt ugly. Andy From:

Re: issues with uber update

2016-12-08 Thread Andy Baracco
What surprises me about this whole situation regarding Uber is that they keep saying that they care about disabled riders, and make public showings at conventions like the NFB convention. Also, i was under the understanding that Mike May is acting in some kind of advisory capacity for them.

Re: issues with uber update

2016-12-08 Thread Andy Baracco
essage- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 12:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: issues with uber update This wouldn't be an issue for sighted folks, but if the vehicle is 100 feet away a

Re: issues with uber update

2016-12-07 Thread Andy Baracco
When i get receipts for my rides, sometimes the addresses shown are as much as two blocks away from where I actually was. Andy -Original Message- From: Pablo C. Morales Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 7:30 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: issues with uber update

Re: issues with uber update

2016-12-07 Thread Andy Baracco
This wouldn't be an issue for sighted folks, but if the vehicle is 100 feet away and you can't see it, it could be a deal breaker. Andy -Original Message- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 6:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: issues with uber

Low Voiceover Volume on a Call

2016-12-04 Thread Andy Baracco
When I call an automated system, such as our paratransit system, voiceover volume is very low in comparison to the volume of the call, making it virtually impossible to make selections necessary to complete the call. How does one go about raising voiceover volume in relation to call volume, and

Re: A weird phone keypad problem with the iPhone 7:

2016-12-03 Thread Andy Baracco
I have an iPhone 6 and have had this problem since IOS 10. Andy From: Donna Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2016 4:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A weird phone keypad problem with the iPhone 7: Don I have an iPhone 7 & I'm not having the described problem of the phone number

Re: Identifi

2016-12-02 Thread Andy Baracco
Keep in mind that it was developed by a kid, to whom anyone over the age of 30 is probably "old". Andy -Original Message- From: Sherrie Sent: Friday, December 02, 2016 10:00 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Identifi I was really happy that it actually read out the name

Fw: [BlindTech] Toronto teen uses app to give visually-impaired a new look at the world

2016-11-29 Thread Andy Baracco
-Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 3:38 PM To: blindt...@groups.io Subject: [BlindTech] Toronto teen uses app to give visually-impaired a new look at the world Anmol Tukrel, a Grade 12 student at Holy Trinity who designed an app for blind people that

Re: Smart thermostats

2016-11-29 Thread Andy Baracco
Has accessibility improved? Andy From: Les Kriegler Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 6:27 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Smart thermostats Has he heard, Well, I just learned that the nest thermostat is on sale at Best Buy for $199. If I had bought it at that price and got a $75

Re: bluetooth headset question

2016-11-27 Thread Andy Baracco
I think you will get as many answers as there are people on this list. Kind of like asking if a Chevy is better than a Ford. Andy From: denise colley Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2016 10:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: bluetooth headset question What is currently the best Bluetooth

Re: Philips Hue smart lights, WiFi smart switches and Instapod Smart Bluetooth cooking appliance

2016-11-26 Thread Andy Baracco
There is a great review and demo of the instant Pot in one of the recent Blind Bargains podcasts. You can find it at www.blindbargains.com Andy -Original Message- From: Deb Lewis Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2016 6:08 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Philips Hue smart

Re: Good sound bar that will work well with an Apple TV and voiceover

2016-11-24 Thread Andy Baracco
Just got one and luv it. Will interface with either cables or bluetooth. Awesome sound. Andy From: Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Good sound bar that will work well with an Apple TV and voiceover Mary, you got me curious about

Re: Heart Rate Monitor

2016-11-23 Thread Andy Baracco
exactly does it work On 11/20/2016 5:54 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: Heart Rate Free! *From:* Todd Patkus <mailto:tpte...@gmail.com> *Sent:* Sunday, November 20, 2016 1:57 PM *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> *Subject:* RE: Heart Rate Monitor Ed, One person

Re: Heart Rate Monitor

2016-11-20 Thread Andy Baracco
Heart Rate Free! From: Todd Patkus Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 1:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Heart Rate Monitor Ed, One person on this list had an app like this. I believe Rich McGann will be able to tell you about it. Rich, you can help him. Thank you!

Re: Home and Ios 10.

2016-11-19 Thread Andy Baracco
i love the new way of being able to arrange apps. Before now, I had to have my sighted wife arrange them for me. i have them set up pretty much the way that Dianne does. Andy From: Dianne Phelps Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2016 10:47 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Home and Ios 10.

Re: changing topic how to stop harassment

2016-11-17 Thread Andy Baracco
The best way to deal with these posts is to ignore them. The Delete key is your friend. Andy -Original Message- From: Dominique Farrell Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 8:57 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: changing topic how to stop harassment I subscribed to this

Re: how can I tell my drivers where to find me

2016-11-17 Thread Andy Baracco
lyft does give you the option of tipping the driver. Be careful with this, because the default is $2. If you want to tip $1 or no tip at all, you must double tap on the $2 button, and change the value. Andy -Original Message- From: Paul Richard McGann Sent: Thursday, November 17,

Re: how can I tell my drivers where to find me

2016-11-16 Thread Andy Baracco
Once your driver has been assigned, there will be a button that says "contact driver" in the lower left corner of the screen. Double tap on that button, and you will be given choices, like text, call, etc. Andy -Original Message- From: Eden Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 10:42

Re: Just FYI

2016-11-16 Thread Andy Baracco
I have the app, and have had positive results with it, but haven't used it lately. Andy -Original Message- From: Penny Reeder Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 5:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Just FYI I have the app on my phone. It exists. Penny On 11/16/16,

Re: Sling tv

2016-11-12 Thread Andy Baracco
That's not accessibility. Andy -Original Message- From: Kliphton Miller Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 7:56 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Sling tv I tried it, and it is usable depending on how much patients you have, and if you are willing to try different methods.

Re: Sling tv

2016-11-12 Thread Andy Baracco
Well, don't you know that sighted folks don't think that blind folks watch TV? LOL! Andy -Original Message- From: Terri Stimmel Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 4:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Sling tv Hello everyone, I have heard that Sling tv is not accessible. I

Re: info on Pedometer++

2016-11-10 Thread Andy Baracco
A search on Pedometer reveals many results, so could you provide the exact name of the app and perhaps the name of the developer? Andy From: Mr. Ed Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 4:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: info on Pedometer++ Hi Group, I just want to tell everyone about

Re: Withings Thermo body thermometer - another great Apple Store experience

2016-11-04 Thread Andy Baracco
I have the one from Speak2me but i question its accuracy. Andy From: Robert Doc Wright Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 4:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Withings Thermo body thermometer - another great Apple Store experience Speak 2 me has one for under $50. - Original

Re: VoiceOver draining battery since 10.1 update

2016-11-03 Thread Andy Baracco
I have owned an iPhone since the 3GS in 2009, and have never had a crash. Can’t say the same for computers. LOL! Andy From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 7:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: VoiceOver draining battery since 10.1 update There will always be

Re: Voice dream reader question

2016-11-03 Thread Andy Baracco
I have experienced this with different apps with my iPhone 6. It often seems to be the last app you used. I don't think the app is actually open. It seems like some kind of shortcut. It isn't consistent though. I do not think it is the fault of the ap itself, but is some kind of behavior of

Re: echo link

2016-11-01 Thread Andy Baracco
Is it necessary to install and set up Echolink on the PC before you do so on the phone? Andy -Original Message- From: Bobby Druesedow Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 6:25 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: echo link As Scott said in his email, you do have to have your

Re: A new question about the time warner app

2016-10-31 Thread Andy Baracco
on your phone? Sorry for all the questions -- I appreciate your answers and list input very much. Terrie Terlau -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2016 9:16 PM To: viphone

Re: Bluetooth Headset with Extendable or Boom Microphone

2016-10-31 Thread Andy Baracco
Plantronics Voyager legend or Edge. Andy -Original Message- From: Richard Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 5:33 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bluetooth Headset with Extendable or Boom Microphone Logitech H800 Bluetooth headset. HTH, Rick - Original Message -

Re: Problems updating iPhone 6 over the air to ios 10.1

2016-10-30 Thread Andy Baracco
This happened to me the other night, but after a few tries, the update took place. I think the problem might be on their end. Andy -Original Message- From: Shai Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2016 5:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Problems updating iPhone 6 over the air

Re: A new question about the time warner app

2016-10-29 Thread Andy Baracco
I actually found it easier to set up the account on the PC and then to log in on the app using my Email and password. Spectrum is saying that for the time being, to continue to use the TW web site and TWC TV app, but at some point that will change. Andy -Original Message- From:

Re: too much text games

2016-10-29 Thread Andy Baracco
Blindfold Games has several different kinds of games, ranging from bowling to horse racing. Andy -Original Message- From: Michael Feir Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2016 9:19 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: too much text games There are many audio games. Ticon Blu has

Re: The Time Warner App

2016-10-29 Thread Andy Baracco
We can only hope that the merger that has created Spectrum won’t mess it all up. Andy From: Jim Fettgather Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2016 9:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: The Time Warner App Until very recently, this app was not useable at all, but significant improvements

Re: Ham Radio on an iPhone?

2016-10-27 Thread Andy Baracco
There is an app for Echolink, a way that hams can communicate with other hams via their phone. You must be licensed, and I think you may have to set echolink up on the PC first. You can go to either www.echolink.com or www.echolink.org for more info. Setting up Echolink is on my to do list, as

Re: Questions regarding Uber

2016-10-23 Thread Andy Baracco
Yes, you enter your card info when setting up the account. Personally, I find it easier to do things like this on the PC, but you can do everything on the app itself if you wish. Some blind folks find it advantageous to upload their photo to the app. I do not know if the driver has access to

Clearing All Notifications

2016-10-11 Thread Andy Baracco
I know that you can clear all notifications for a given day, but is there a way that you can clear all notifications that show at a given time, even those for previous days without having to do it day by day? Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following

Re: an Uber question

2016-10-11 Thread Andy Baracco
I find lyft to be a little cheaper. Also, if you have some partial vision, lyft tells you the color of the car in addition to the make, so if you have enough vision to determine color you will have an easier time identifying the vehicle. -Original Message- From: Sarai Bucciarelli

Re: an Uber question

2016-10-11 Thread Andy Baracco
If you are using Pool, the driver can take other calls, as this is a shared ride program. -Original Message- From: Shaf Patel Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: an Uber question What Uber service were you taking? A driver said they

Re: an Uber question

2016-10-11 Thread Andy Baracco
Fares are based on both time and distance. Andy -Original Message- From: Chris Judd Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 8:58 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: an Uber question No, it isn't, but that depends on how long the trip is, but it shouldn't be that expensive. Give it

Re: an Uber question

2016-10-10 Thread Andy Baracco
If you are trying this, make sure you are not using Uber Pool or lyft line, as these are shared ride services, and the driver can get calls while he is transporting you. Andy -Original Message- From: David Andrews Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 6:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Talking thermostat, analog or digital?

2016-10-10 Thread Andy Baracco
The only aspect that it digital is the talking function. Otherwise it works just like any other thermostat. Andy From: Richard Turner Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 6:20 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Talking thermostat, analog or digital? There are no analog thermostats that I

Re: Talking thermostat, analog or digital?

2016-10-10 Thread Andy Baracco
I have used this product for years, and I love it, but it does not have any connectivity with any other device. I think she is looking for something that she can control with her phone. Andy From: Richard Turner Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 5:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: More SE and me...

2016-10-05 Thread Andy Baracco
You can try things like turning off bluetooth and WIFI when not actually using them. If you are totally blind you can turn screen brightness down to zero. Under Settings, turn off background app refresh, and also check each app in settings to make sure it is turned off, because I have found

Roger Update

2016-09-29 Thread Andy Baracco
Since the last Roger update, when using the app the phone becomes extremely hot, and the battery level drops by 1 point per minute. Has anyone else noticed this? Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

Re: mlb gameday audio

2016-09-21 Thread Andy Baracco
Nothing unusual. Usually caused by the feed's need to buffer. I have been told that this could be due in part to the speed of your wireless connection. Andy -Original Message- From: david gross Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 3:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: mlb

Re: App Store and itunes

2016-09-17 Thread Andy Baracco
flick and found a disagree button. At that point flicking either to the right or the left, I forget which, found an agree button which I double tapped and presto. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2016, at 3:47 PM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: I have an iPhon

IOS 10 and Battery Charging

2016-09-16 Thread Andy Baracco
I have noticed that my iPhone 6 seems to take much longer to charge since updating to IOS 10. For the last hour it has been sitting on 100% but it continues to indicate that it is charging. Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for

App Store and itunes

2016-09-16 Thread Andy Baracco
I have an iPhone 6 and when attempting to update apps I got a message saying iTunes conditions and terms have changed, and it gave a Cancel or Ok button. I hit OK and was presented with a 24 page license agreement. There was no way to go directly to the end, so I paged through the entire thing.

Re: NFL Game Pass

2016-09-12 Thread Andy Baracco
It is a shame that the NFL dropped its Audio Pass option, especially when MLB, NASCAR, and the NBA offer such an option at a greatly reduced price. i use an app called All Football Radio Pro. When I bought it, I believe it cost $2.99. It is similar to the freefootballradio.com web site. It

Re: I apologize for the rant I just sent.

2016-09-09 Thread Andy Baracco
The new iPhones are the same sizes as the 6 and 6 plus. Andy From: Dianne Phelps Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 5:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: I apologize for the rant I just sent. Friends, The subject line says it all. Since my accident and head injury, my processing of

Re: My question is still how large are they going to allow these devices to become?

2016-09-09 Thread Andy Baracco
The customer base determines that. When I purchased my first cell phone in 1994 it was like a brick. Over the years they shrunk to be absolutely tiny. But as the capability of these devices increased, there became a need to display more content on the screen. Android users are very used to

Re: Fantasy Football Apps

2016-09-06 Thread Andy Baracco
I do manage my team on ESPN but have never been able to do a live draft or even an autopick draft where I can actually choose players. Andy From: Brian Fischler Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 1:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fantasy Football Apps Would love to hear how you

Re: Fantasy Football Apps

2016-09-03 Thread Andy Baracco
Were you able to do an actual draft with the ESPN app? Andy From: Carrie Snodgrass Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2016 6:17 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fantasy Football Apps I use the ESPN fantasy football app. I actually find it more accessible than the website. Sent from my

Re: Fantasy Football Apps

2016-09-03 Thread Andy Baracco
I am in leagues on both ESPN and Yahoo. The Yahoo app appears to be accessible, including conducting a live draft. On ESPN drafting individual players is not accessible, but they have an autopick strategy where you can preselect the position that you want to draft for in each round, but the

Re: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Andy Baracco
But the true implication of this depends on where you are. Here in los Angeles, the environment is pretty much built over, so the street map does not change. I have a working Trekker Maestro, and the maps have not been updated in years, but are still accurate. What changes, of course, are the

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-20 Thread Andy Baracco
Highlight the link in the Email and hit your context menu key and arrow down to "Save Target". This worked for me. Andy -Original Message- From: Joe Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 10:05 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast How can we

Re: iPhone battery cycles

2016-08-19 Thread Andy Baracco
My iPhone 6 gets hot when using cell system for streaming content and when using a GPS app. Andy -Original Message- From: Gordon Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 7:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone battery cycles I read where iPhones are supposed to last for

Re: Heart Rate monitors

2016-08-18 Thread Andy Baracco
? Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 6:52 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Heart Rate monitors There is an app called Instant Heart Rate, that measures your heart rate

Re: Heart Rate monitors

2016-08-18 Thread Andy Baracco
There is an app called Instant Heart Rate, that measures your heart rate using the camera. You place the tip of your index finger on the camera lense, and it measures your heart rate by detecting color changes in the skin. Andy -Original Message- From: Rick Alfaro Sent: Thursday,

Re: People Finder, or Not?

2016-08-18 Thread Andy Baracco
I have the app, but I downloaded it a long time ago. it was kind of an experimental project and has not been developed. Perhaps it was pulled. Andy -Original Message- From: Joe Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 3:21 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: People Finder, or Not? Hi,

Re: air radio tune app is free today

2016-08-17 Thread Andy Baracco
What is this app? What does it do? Andy From: Dave Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 3:39 PM To: Vi Phone Subject: Re: air radio tune app is free today also still free, here in the UK. Dave. From: Scott Berry Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 11:38 PM To: Vi Phone Subject: Re: air radio tune

Re: VoiceOver volume problem

2016-08-15 Thread Andy Baracco
Roger updates fairly frequently, so if this is reported, I’m sure he’ll work on it. Andy From: Chip Orange Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: VoiceOver volume problem Yes, absolutely it was the Roger app at fault; as soon as I removed it the

Re: Apps for keeping up with sports scores

2016-08-10 Thread Andy Baracco
I have Team Stream and like it. Another is 123 Sports. Andy -Original Message- From: Dane Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 11:20 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apps for keeping up with sports scores Another sports app is called Team Stream. Sounds similar to the one

Re: Thermostat confusion.

2016-08-01 Thread Andy Baracco
If you are talking about thermostats.com the cheaper unit is for single stage systems and the model 3000 will work with both single and two stage systems. Andy -Original Message- From: englishride...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 10:42 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: RSS Games on the Apple devices, was RE: pretty exciting

2016-07-26 Thread Andy Baracco
That blind freeloader mentality rears its ugly head yet again. -Original Message- From: Dave Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 11:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: RSS Games on the Apple devices, was RE: pretty exciting Totaly agree! some blind people, expect everything

Re: Best ap for notifying when I'm at my bus stop?

2016-07-25 Thread Andy Baracco
I do not believe that the Seeing Eye app will allow you to create POIs. Andy From: Feliciano Godoy Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 7:04 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Best ap for notifying when I'm at my bus stop? Apple Maps can provide you with street names if you enAbel tracking.

Re: Best ap for notifying when I'm at my bus stop?

2016-07-25 Thread Andy Baracco
In Blind Square you can mark the stop as a favorite and it will be announced, and you can even track your progress towards it. In my experience, it might be better to mark the previous stop, as you might not get the announcement until you are actually there, and won’t have time to pull the

Re: Adjusting screen brightness

2016-07-21 Thread Andy Baracco
Screen Curtain has nothing to do with screen brightness. They are two different things. Andy -Original Message- From: SoonerAnnie Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Adjusting screen brightness Yes I have it on all the time. I figured

Re: twitter

2016-07-20 Thread Andy Baracco
I am comfortable with the native Twitter app. Andy From: Jeremy Gilley Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 5:41 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: twitter Was wondering if someone can tell me the most VI friendly twitter app please? -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Blind Square and Four Square

2016-07-16 Thread Andy Baracco
In my area i have seen 4square POIs that were as much as half a mile away from the actual location. Andy From: Chip Orange Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 6:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Blind Square and Four Square And I have to say it’s map data isn’t all that accurate in

Re: Blind Square and Four Square

2016-07-12 Thread Andy Baracco
None really, unless you are into playing the games. Andy From: Dulce Muccio Weisenborn Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 6:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Blind Square and Four Square What are the advantages of using these two apps together? Virus-free. www.avast.com -- The

Re: Uber X

2016-07-04 Thread Andy Baracco
Uber X is the standard Uber offering, usually a small car. Uber Pool is usually a larger vehicle, but is a shared ride system, kind of like Super Shuttle, or your paratransit system. Uber Black is their top of the line service, and is usually a larger vehicle. if what you are asking for is a

Re: KNFB reader

2016-07-02 Thread Andy Baracco
That was jim Gashel's technique, but I notice that he now says that he uses a stand. Andy -Original Message- From: Ann Byrne Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 5:30 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: KNFB reader Somebody said to put your elbows on the desk and your hands up

Re: iPhone and Mophie Juice

2016-06-11 Thread Andy Baracco
With the back of the case facing you, it is in the lower left area. Andy -Original Message- From: Tom Cramer Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2016 4:03 PM To: viphone Subject: iPhone and Mophie Juice Hi, I read on this list that someone asked about the Mophie juice pack for the iPhone. I

Re: searching an app to know the Bluetooth headset battery status

2016-06-10 Thread Andy Baracco
I have two different bluetooth headsets from two different manufacturers, and the battery status shows up on the status bar for which ever headset I am using at a particular time. Andy -Original Message- From: Kimber Gardner Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 4:10 AM To:

Re: iPhone 6 Battery Gauge Gone Wacko

2016-06-09 Thread Andy Baracco
Mine often shows a higher reading when I am in an app than it does when I am at the home screen. Andy -Original Message- From: Tom Lange Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2016 8:35 PM To: vi-phone list Subject: iPhone 6 Battery Gauge Gone Wacko Hey all, The subject line says it all. The

Re: capchas

2016-06-09 Thread Andy Baracco
it only works for Firefox, Chrom and Safari. Do you or does anyone else know of one that works with IE? Teresa On 6/9/16, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: But i think the poster wants to solve it using his iPhone. Andy -Original Message- From: Eric Oyen Sent: Thursday, J

Re: capchas

2016-06-09 Thread Andy Baracco
But i think the poster wants to solve it using his iPhone. Andy -Original Message- From: Eric Oyen Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2016 4:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: capchas there is a paid service called Rumola that works fairly nicely. It costs about $1 for a yearly

Re: colour identifier

2016-06-05 Thread Andy Baracco
The color identifier apps are primarily for entertainment value, and do not work nearly as well as a dedicated device. Andy -Original Message- From: don bishop Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 5:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: colour identifier Hi, Can someone recommend a

Re: Best twitter client

2016-05-25 Thread Andy Baracco
Perhaps you can define what you mean by "best". The native Twitter client serves me well. Andy -Original Message- From: Annie Chiappetta Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 3:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Best twitter client Hello all, I am looking for the best Twitter app

Re: major linked in problems

2016-05-13 Thread Andy Baracco
I know that the head of their accessibility team is a blind person who is well known in the AT industry. You should follow that accessibility link and see where it leads. Andy -Original Message- From: Keith Bundy Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 7:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: best internet browser for blind on iPhone?

2016-05-12 Thread Andy Baracco
It is my understanding that any browser running on an I device will use the same API so there will likely be no appreciable difference in performance no matter which browser you use. Andy -Original Message- From: Christopher Chaltain Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 4:45 PM To:

Re: Is there an accessible pedometer app?

2016-05-09 Thread Andy Baracco
I have always used iTreadmill for this purpose. Andy From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 3:42 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Is there an accessible pedometer app? Use Walklog, it’s much more accurate as it uses GPS. You can also just check the Health app, it does

Re: Any Time Warner app users out there

2016-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
I agree! -Original Message- From: Donna Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 5:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Any Time Warner app users out there I use the TWC app to pay my bill & the TWC app to watch TV on the go. I find the app accessible. Donna On May 3, 2016, at

Re: Battery juice packs

2016-05-02 Thread Andy Baracco
I like and use the Mophie Juicepack Air. It is basically a case with a battery built into the bottom. When you set the phone in the case, it sits above the battery. When your phone battery runs low, you flip the switch on the back to the “on” position, and your phone will begin to charge. I

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