RE: Using Chat GPT, and other Apss

2024-04-24 Thread Jeff Samco
I liked Richard’s Chat AI for the few searches I did before the free trial ran out. I particularly liked that the answer was formatted into portions of text that VoiceOver naturally spoke without non-stop reading out of the answer. I have been using an AI app called Science Answers. Despite

RE: speech suddenly softening

2024-04-21 Thread Jeff Samco
I have noticed the volume decrease issue for a few weeks now. It periodically happens when listening to podcasts, YouTube videos, etc. The simplest way I have found to get the volume back up is to pause the audio with a 2-finger double tap, press either volume button once, and restart the

RE: comparison between air tags and tiles

2023-12-10 Thread Jeff Samco
So, Sieghard and others, using the Air Tags, is all the available location/tracking information accessible using Voiceover? Or, is some displayed visually on a map, etc? Thanks, Jeff From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2023 6:31 PM

RE: Looking for inaccessible list making app

2023-03-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Repeat Check sounds like an app worth checking out. Using those terms I found nothing in the Apple app store. Can you verify this is the app name? Who is the developer? Thanks, Jeff -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of R Van Lant Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023

RE: Accessible GPS apps and bread crumbs

2023-03-15 Thread Jeff Samco
Several years ago I tried out MyWay Light. As I recall, one can set bread crumb points and name them as one wishes. Then one can select any named point and get directions and, if I recall correctly, distance to that location. I think holding the phone flat and pointed ahead then tells you the

Having problems with pronunciation corrections

2022-09-03 Thread Jeff Samco
This regards VoiceOver and correcting pronunciations. Specifically I haven't had success using the "dictate substitution" feature. It keeps coming back with "transcription error." This seems to have been the case for months now. Anyone else experiencing this? Any fixes? Jeff The pessimist

What options are there for text-to-speech reading of emails, etc without using VoiceOver

2022-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
I have an acquaintance with a recent brain injury. Her vision is not affected per sea. But her cognitive processing of written language is very limited. Anything longer than a short text message "overwhelms" her brain. She uses an iPhone. She is asking for an iOS feature or add-on apps that use

What options are there for text-to-speech reading of emails, etc without using VoiceOver

2022-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
I have an acquaintance with a recent brain injury. Her vision is not affected per sea. But her cognitive processing of written language is very limited. Anything longer than a short text message "overwhelms" her brain. She uses an iPhone. She is asking me for recommendations for an iOS feature or

What options are there for text-to-speech reading of emails, etc without using VoiceOver

2022-04-18 Thread Jeff Samco
I have an acquaintance with a recent brain injury. Her vision is not affected per sea. But her cognitive processing of written language is very limited. Anything longer than a short text message "overwhelms" her brain. She uses an iPhone. She is asking for an iOS feature or add-on apps that use

Recommendations for a very simple cell phone

2022-02-23 Thread Jeff Samco
In my work at a California independent living center a consumer asked me for cell phone suggestions. She is totally blind with no one regularly available to assist her with using the phone. I'm just not up on this category of phones as I personally use an iPhone with VoiceOver. Here are her

RE: Soundbar app accessibility

2021-10-26 Thread Jeff Samco
My question is about which iPhone Sonos app to use. I seem to recall that the current Sonos 2 app was poorly reviewed when the switch occurred from Sonos 1. There still appear poor reviews on the internet for Sonos 2 and Voiceover. Are Voiceover users currently happy with the Sonos 2 app? If

RE: Several questions about Fantastical

2021-06-27 Thread Jeff Samco
Question: In the calendar there is a choice on the top left that says “go to today.” Then it says “tap and hold Is this usable with Voice Over? Yes, it works fine with VO. Jeff It used to be. I haven’t used it for a while. When you tap and hold, a picker item will appear lower

RE: Bluetooth headset recommendation for Plantronics E50 replacement

2021-06-22 Thread Jeff Samco
; mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9:01 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Bluetooth headset recommendation for Plantronics E50 replacement I have used the Plantronics Explorer 50 single Bluetoo

Bluetooth headset recommendation for Plantronics E50 replacement

2021-06-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I have used the Plantronics Explorer 50 single Bluetooth earpiece for quite a while. I particularly like the small size, and attached ear hook that easily adjusts to either ear. It appears this is no longer is being made. Is there a similar design in a new Plantronics model? Thanks, Jeff --

Re: Alternative indoor bluetooth thermometer

2021-04-12 Thread Jeff Samco
FYI - I see this thermometer is currrently on sale on Amazon as a lightning deal for $11.55. Deal ends at 11:25 pm tonight, PDT. At 02:34 PM 4/12/2021, you wrote: Hello all, We have a basement, that was recently well insulated and cleaned. In full disclosure, that is where our wine

RE: Cosori Air Fryer question

2020-12-12 Thread Jeff Samco
Please let us know more about your Omni Plus unit after you get to know it. At 07:52 AM 12/12/2020, you wrote: It simply means that the device can be used as a regular toaster oven, but it also can be an air fryer where a very small amount of oil is used to do things like french fries or

Re: iOS 14.1 and touch ID or passcode

2020-11-01 Thread Jeff Samco
to add security. Sorry to be so inprecise but it has been quite some time since Ive gone through these steps at set-up time. Dave Clement Winnipeg MB On Nov 1, 2020, at 11:34 AM, Jeff Samco wrote: My wife's iPhone SE first gen has updated to iOS 14.1. Now it is asking to set up e

iOS 14.1 and touch ID or passcode

2020-11-01 Thread Jeff Samco
My wife's iPhone SE first gen has updated to iOS 14.1. Now it is asking to set up either touch ID or a passcode. She would prefer having no security feature but to just have the phone simply open up. Is there a way to bypass this? It doesn't appear so. Or, can she set up a passcode now

Ending a call when using VoiceOver

2020-07-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I would like to know how to end a call on my iPhone when using VoiceOver. Circumstance #1: I initiate a call using Siri, therefore the phone app is not open. Circumstance #2: My phone is asleep and I answer an incoming call using the accept button on the screen that pops up. Thanks for the

RE: shopping for mobile plans

2020-07-22 Thread Jeff Samco
best tech support and they can tell you all about it. I have been with them for years. Mr. Ed From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2020 11:36 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: shopping for mobile plans Sorry

Re: shopping for mobile plans

2020-07-20 Thread Jeff Samco
the Verizon Accessibility number about it later today. I hope it is offered in my area. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone Six On Jul 20, 2020, at 12:35 AM, Jeff Samco <<mailto:jsa...@jps.net>jsa...@jps.net> wrote: Sorry for the delayed reply. I find the chat ser

Re: shopping for mobile plans

2020-07-19 Thread Jeff Samco
is accessible? How does it work? Arnold Sent from Arnold's iPhone Six On Jul 17, 2020, at 1:35 AM, Jeff Samco <<mailto:jsa...@jps.net>jsa...@jps.net> wrote: I recently helped a family member sign up at a Verizon store for pre-pay service. After the first month, which inclujded

Re: shopping for mobile plans

2020-07-16 Thread Jeff Samco
I recently helped a family member sign up at a Verizon store for pre-pay service. After the first month, which inclujded a set up fee of $10 or so, it is $30.30 for unlimited calls and text, and 1GB of data even though the rep said it would be 500 MB. I personally use Visible.com. Go to

Re: Several questions regarding newly purchased S E 2020

2020-07-14 Thread Jeff Samco
I have been very pleased with service through Visible.com. I believe they are a wholly-owned company by Verizon and use the Verizon cell network and sell under-used band width. There are two cons to consider and many pros. The cons: First, support is only available through 24 hour chat on

Re: Choosing a phone company

2020-06-17 Thread Jeff Samco
I have not used Consumer Cellular. But I have been very pleased with service through Visible.com. I believe they are a wholly-owned company by Verizon and use the Verizon cell network and sell under-used band width. There are two cons to consider and many pros. The cons: First, support is

Re: Changing my email for these lists.

2020-06-08 Thread Jeff Samco
First unsubscribe by sending an email to: viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Then, from your new email address send an email to: viphone+subscr...@googlegroups.com. BTW, the unsubscribe info is at the bottom of every email. HTH, Jeff At 03:02 PM 6/8/2020, you wrote: Hello all, Can someone

Broken time adjustment in YouTube app

2020-05-23 Thread Jeff Samco
Recently I have found when using YouTube with Voiceover on my iPhone SE first gen that the track position time selector is broken. I find that flicking down moves forward in a video. So both Flicking up and down both advance the time position. I cannot find a gesture that works to go back. I

Re: Visible carrier iphone

2020-05-07 Thread Jeff Samco
I have been using Visible for 4 months now. As I understand it, Visible is wholly owned by Verizon. I have found the app to be pretty accessible to Voiceover as is the website. Support is 100% through a chat exchange either on the app or website. I have used both and it functions well enough.

Fantastical

2020-04-23 Thread Jeff Samco
A couple months or more ago it was reported that a major upgrade of the Fantastical calendar app caused some difficulty in how events were displayed, or something like that. So, I have avoided updating since then. However, has the developer since corrected this so the app basically works as

Re: How to end a phone call

2020-03-20 Thread Jeff Samco
...@gmail.com with your WhatsApp info and I will add you. > On Mar 20, 2020, at 7:34 PM, Jeff Samco wrote: > > When I use Siri to initiate a call I find I cannot get a screen that has an "end call" button. If I bring up the phone app it just shows a screen as though I wish to use

How to end a phone call

2020-03-20 Thread Jeff Samco
When I use Siri to initiate a call I find I cannot get a screen that has an "end call" button. If I bring up the phone app it just shows a screen as though I wish to use the keypad to call a new number. Is there an elegant way of ending a call without having to shut off my phone? Thanks, Jeff

Re: Question About Transferring From One iPhone Carrier to Another

2020-03-04 Thread Jeff Samco
I have recently switched to a relatively new cell carrier called Visible. It uses the Verizon network. In fact, it is wholly owned by Verizon. It has unlimited calls, text and data. It might have a slowdown in data if the network is crowded so as to protect the experience of actual Verizon

How to delete a location reminder

2020-02-25 Thread Jeff Samco
I used Siri to set a reminder location for my work address. I no longer need it but I still get it every time I reach that location. I'm using an iPhone SE with current iOS. I have looked in the native Reminders app and don't see any reminders of any type either time or location based. There

Re: Weather app

2020-01-12 Thread Jeff Samco
Mary, I use and like Weather Gods. The developer has worked hard & successfully to make it VoiceOver accessible. And, it has been quite accurate. I believe it does have a modest cost in the App Store. HTH, Jeff At 08:38 PM 1/12/2020, you wrote: I have become increasingly dissatisfied with the

Pros & cons of Apple maps vs Google maps

2020-01-05 Thread Jeff Samco
For years I have used Navigon but want to switch to a GPS app with online maps. What are the pros and cons between these two apps? Or, do any of you have strong feelings about another GPS app? Thanks, Jeff -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If

Step tracker app that reports count on home screen

2019-02-19 Thread Jeff Samco
I have used the Stepz app for a long time to track my daily steps. It conveniently displayed the current total with the icon on the home screen. Admittedly it was finicky as to when it would update. A recent rewrite of the Stepz app has removed this feature from the free version. Does anyone

Re: Alexa iphone App

2019-01-03 Thread Jeff Samco
You can search in the App Store for the exact title: Amazon Alexa and you will see it is developed by AMZN Mobile LLC HTH, Jeff At 05:14 PM 1/3/2019, you wrote: Hello again everyone, I was wondering, how would I go about finding the Amazon Alexa App, for the iPhone? I tried to search for

Re: Pilll reminder app

2018-11-21 Thread Jeff Samco
Another thought: Using the built-in reminders feature of iOS could meet your need. I use FantastiCal which makes setting up repeating reminders even easier and more versatile. * I saw this app listed as free on the App Advice listing for today. It's still free at this moment. Don't

Re: Pilll reminder app

2018-11-21 Thread Jeff Samco
I saw this app listed as free on the App Advice listing for today. It's still free at this moment. Don't know about its accessibility with VoiceOver but it won't cost you anything to try. It's called MedBeep https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/medbeep/id1314897757?mt=8 At 09:10 PM 11/21/2018, you

Re: iphone, and amazon echo, some good uses for it

2018-08-17 Thread Jeff Samco
Besides purchasing a second Echo to have downstairs, there are a couple other options: First, you could purchase a third party battery which makes it as mobile as your WiFi coverage allows. Second, you could use an existing or purchase a bluetooth speaker, headphones, etc. and listen anywhere

Re: a frustrating dictation problem

2018-01-17 Thread Jeff Samco
It happens occasionally for me on my iPhone 5s. Jeff At 12:26 PM 1/17/2018, you wrote: Jed, my SE is doing the same thing. Very intermittent and very frustrating! I hope somebody will give us some answers here. Good luck Sent from a land far far away in a not so distant time zone! > On Jan

Re: accessible step tracker

2017-07-02 Thread Jeff Samco
I use an app called Stepz. Note the last letter is a z. It's nice because the app doesn't need to be open to track steps, and the current total is shown as a badge along with the home screen icon. The app appaerantly cannot continually update the step count in real time due to the way it

Re: Looking for a particular calendar app

2017-05-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Check out Fantastical 2. The developer has been very responsive over the years to make the app compatible with VoiceOver. It has a list view with each day listed chronologically. There is just one initial tip to give you. The top half of the screen has a few commands and a day ticker listing.

RE: Please, looking for a bluetooth speaker

2017-05-05 Thread Jeff Samco
I have both the Creative Roar generation 1 speaker and more recently the VaVa Voom 20 watt speaker. I particularly like the VaVa Voom. It has 3 built-in equalizer settings for classic, party and surround. The party setting emphasizes both the highs and lows which sounds great to my ears. It

Re: What's the name of that app?

2017-04-08 Thread Jeff Samco
I suspect you are thinking of Digit-Eyes. For washable clothing labels you can purchase from them. The app does a lot more than just doing washable labels. HTH, Jeff At 11:05 AM 4/8/2017, you wrote: On a few recent occasions, an app has been discussed on this list which allows one to make

RE: Need help synching Windows contacts with iPhone 5s

2017-01-17 Thread Jeff Samco
No, I do mean Windows contact manager. I am not running Outlook. Thanks, Jeff At 05:11 PM 1/17/2017, you wrote: Are you really meaning Outlook Contacts instead of windows? Cher From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: Friday, January 13

Need help synching Windows contacts with iPhone 5s

2017-01-13 Thread Jeff Samco
I used to be able to sync my Windows contacts with those on my iPhone 5s but now cannot. I am current with iTunes and use Window-Eyes. Here's what I'm doing: I connect my iPhone to my laptop running Windows 7. I Open iTunes and wait for it to fully load. I open the File menu and select devices.

Re: Any Users of the Bank of America App, PLEASE HELP!!!

2016-09-16 Thread Jeff Samco
I use the app and deposit checks; I have partial vision although I cannot see much of what is showing in the viewfinder for aligning the check. It usually takes me several tries for each side of the check. I place the check on a surface with a contrasting background and with good lighting. The

RE: New Tom voice mispronouncing the word "hide"

2016-09-15 Thread Jeff Samco
ter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Skype Username: bbstheblindrapper Facetime Username: bbssh...@icloud.com -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 8:34 PM T

New Tom voice mispronouncing the word "hide"

2016-09-14 Thread Jeff Samco
I am using iOS 10 and do like the new Tom voice. However, the word "hide" is mispronounced and seems not to be correctable in the new pronunciations feature. It sounds like hide is being pronounced as "highlighted." I tried about a dozen different phonetic spellings with no success. Can

RE: Cccessibility of BOA Mobile App

2016-08-17 Thread Jeff Samco
I have found it fully accessible with VoiceOver. I have even used the mobile deposit feature. It takes some practice to get somewhat proficient with it. It give some feedback if you are too close or far away with the camera. It announces when the picture is automatically taken. Frequently I

Re: Navigon does not show turn by turn list

2016-07-27 Thread Jeff Samco
I noticed this when the update first came out this spring. I reported it to the developer and we had a few exchanges and they verified that feature was broken. They said it should be fixed in the next update. A month ago I checked to see if an update release date was known. They gave the usual

Re: How Do You Use iOS?

2016-04-28 Thread Jeff Samco
I also use some of Mark's favorite apps. I will add: Digit-Eyes to generate QR codes on labels. QR Reader by QuarKode is the best app I've found for reading QR codes. I mostly place them on devices I manage at work in an inventory. Voice Brief is a quick means of reviewing news stories. Ask

Re: Navigon GPS Turn By Turn List

2016-04-22 Thread Jeff Samco
Yes, you're right. I noticed this about 3 weeks ago and contacted the developer. They acknowledged they could reproduce the problem. They even directed me to an error reporting page which I did complete. However, they have not responded back in any additional way since then. I'm thinking I

Re: Bar Code Reader App??

2016-03-26 Thread Jeff Samco
QR codes are very good for labelling things of your own. I print them onto labels and affix them to devices in an inventory I maintain at my work. I also put them on things like the envelope containing my year's worth of tax materials. Although I use the Digit-Eyes website to generate the QR

Re: is amazon music for I devices and pc accessible?

2016-03-08 Thread Jeff Samco
I use Amazon Music pretty much exclusively through the iOS app using VoiceOver. It is quite accessible with only a few querks. I found using the Windows PC interface to be clunky for me using Window-Eyes. HTH, Jeff At 07:02 PM 3/8/2016, you wrote: The subject says it. Are the ios and pc apps

Re: Good recording app

2015-11-29 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Ed, You didn't specify if you want to record quick, short notes, or more lengthy recordings. For short notes I recently started using Say By default it starts recording as soonb as the app is opened. One can set the default record time before it automatically shuts off. It comes with

Re: Two small features in iOS 9 that I really I'm going to love

2015-09-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I must have missed the first message in this thread which I trust describes how to perform this new way of text selection. Can someone describe it for me? Thanks, Jeff At 09:53 PM 9/21/2015, you wrote: I absolutely love the text selection feature in iOS nine it's one of the best improvement

Re: Seeking QR reader

2015-09-04 Thread Jeff Samco
/2015, you wrote: Thank you Jeff, great review! I'm checking the app now. I've thought about digit-eyes, but I've read such mixed reviews on this list, I have my doubts at the moment. Brett > On Sep 4, 2015, at 4:09 PM, Jeff Samco <jsa...@jps.net> wrote: > > Hello, Brett, > >

Re: Seeking QR reader

2015-09-04 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Brett, I wrote an AppleVis review in 2014 for an app called QuarKode http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/utilities/quarkode-qr-reader I updated the review with a comment last December when a helpful feature stopped working. But, I still find the app extremely useful and depend on it for

How best to set up Amazon Echo

2015-05-31 Thread Jeff Samco
I just received our Amazon Echo today. For someone with no useable vision is it best to use the Amazon Echo app with VoiceOver or to use the Amazon Echo website. I'll appreciate all suggestions and experience. Jeff -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list.

Re: Finding videos online, and converting them into MP3s

2015-04-13 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Terri, Actually there are a number of web services that will take the URL of a YouTube video, convert it to MP3, and allow you to download the MP3 file to your computer. One is: http://www.youtube-mp3.org/ HTH, Jeff At 05:38 PM 4/13/2015, you wrote: Hello once again. I am sure this

Re: How to Fix iOS 8.3 Missing A pp Store P assword Settings

2015-04-12 Thread Jeff Samco
/2015 23:51, Jeff Samco wrote: Thanks for the tip but that's already been done double checked , if I understand it correctly from the article. Once again: Under Settings and Touch ID, the on/off toggle for iTunes and App Store is set to off, and has been forever. All my purchases are confirmed using

Re: How to Fix iOS 8.3 Missing A pp Store P assword Settings

2015-04-11 Thread Jeff Samco
requiring a password option becomes available. On 11/04/2015 06:50, Jeff Samco wrote: I'm using iOS 8.3. I need some additional help for enabling this feature for downloading free apps with no password. I've read the article but I'm stuck. I have not been using touch ID for many months. Checked

RE: How to Fix iOS 8.3 Missing A pp Store Password Settings

2015-04-10 Thread Jeff Samco
I'm using iOS 8.3. I need some additional help for enabling this feature for downloading free apps with no password. I've read the article but I'm stuck. I have not been using touch ID for many months. Checked it under Setting anyway and it's clearly off. But in the iTunes App Store setting,

Text Grabber OCR app is discounted today

2015-03-27 Thread Jeff Samco
Below is the entire email notice from an app alert service. There are 2 free or discounted apps today. The second one is a brief discription of Text Grabber. It's not as simple to use as KNFB Reader but the price is right and many have good success with it. Jeff ** Have some apps:

NPR News Now app is not working right

2015-01-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Lately the NPR app called News Now is acting strange. The app normally has the hourly news summary and then about a dozen other feature stories. Now, only the hourly summary and one feature story appear, and the feature story does not play. Anyone else finding this? I've rebooted the phone

Re: Native iOS clock, alarms and YocktoClock

2015-01-15 Thread Jeff Samco
I use an app called Speak to Snooze. When the alarm goes off it recognizes 2 voice commands, alarm off, and snooze alarm. It works pretty well. I picked it up when it was free. I suppose it is a dollar or two. HTH, Jeff At 08:57 AM 1/15/2015, you wrote: Greetings. I have been using the

Re: Music cutting out

2014-12-14 Thread Jeff Samco
Bluetooth radio signals are absorbed, or simply put, impeded by dense objects or objects with a significant amount of water. So, our bodies can cause the type of interruption you described. So, it is best to have the iPhone in a position that has the best line of sight with the bluetooth

Re: saving money on groceries?

2014-12-11 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Christina, I'm not all that involved in grocery shopping since my wife does it. But, I do look each week online at Safeway's website. If you are signed up for their club card then you can get online access to all their ads. I don't look much at their weekly ads because i found it a

Re: Latest Version of Digit Eyes Crashing

2014-10-31 Thread Jeff Samco
I, too, had this problem and submitted the report to the developer. I received back a reply saying they knew of the problem. They are addressing it and will submit a revision to Apple's Ap Store very soon. HTH, Jeff At 08:30 PM 10/31/2014, you wrote: Hi Mark and all, I have an iPhone 5 and

Re: Latest Version of Digit Eyes Crashing

2014-10-29 Thread Jeff Samco
Yes, I find that double-tapping any of the 4 buttons on the home screen of Digit-Eyes causes the app to close. I reported this to Digit-Eyes this morning with no reply as of yet. I also deleted and reinstalled the app with no change in behavior. Jeff At 06:36 PM 10/29/2014, you wrote: Hello

Re: Question about Anker Astro E4 13,000 MAH External Battery Pack

2014-10-05 Thread Jeff Samco
I have a much smaller Ankor portable battery, but it also has a single button. On mine itt powers up the battery's USB port and a small LED lights up for a couple seconds. The USB port remains hot for about 30 seconds, but powers down after that if nothing is plugged in. HTH, Jeff At 02:00

Re: Calendar and going to a date

2014-10-05 Thread Jeff Samco
Just a suggestion, if you only want to know the day of the week for any future date, just ask Siri, for example: What day of the week is this December 16? HTH, Jeff At 06:21 PM 10/5/2014, you wrote: Hi Tom. Let me give an example. I want to find out for instance which day December 16 is on.

Re: A Question about pricing apps in the app store in iOS

2014-08-12 Thread Jeff Samco
I don't know a way using iOS, except for using a web browser and searching for the app through the iTunes website. On my windows computer I always find apps by searching for itunes google maps as an example. Then you can go to that app's webpage with the iOS description, user reviews, and the

Re: Amazon Fire TV

2014-08-11 Thread Jeff Samco
I purchased the Amazon Fire TV media device. It is not at all accessible nor useable. I bought it for my wife and it's a great media box for those who can navigate by seeing the TV screen for menus. But, nothing is spoken so there's no way of selecting functions, selecting from among search

Re: looking ForAn App For App Deals

2014-07-04 Thread Jeff Samco
Yes, I noticed the same thing about Store News a couple months ago. I have both AppsGoneFree and Free Apps. Together they still are not as comprehensive as Store News but I have been finding useful free apps. HTH, Jeff At 08:37 AM 7/4/2014, you wrote: Hello All, I have noticed with my

Re: Bar Code scanner

2014-05-31 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Robert, QR codes stands for quick read codes. They generally appear as a square pattern of dots. They contain text information. I understand they may appear in newspaper or magazine ads, on people's business cards, etc. There are hundreds of apps that will decode them and display the

Re: Bar Code scanner

2014-05-31 Thread Jeff Samco
, there are more DB folks on this list! If not available to work with Braille, that would be nice if there was an app like this! Todd - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net To: viphone@googlegroups.com Date sent: Sat, 31 May 2014 11:10:33 -0700 Subject: Re: Bar Code scanner

Re: Bar Code scanner

2014-05-30 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Terri, You can check out AppleVIS.com and find reviews of barcode apps. There are apps like Red Laser which the general public uses which seem to work well enough for use with VoiceOver. If you are talking about scanning UPC barcodes as found on commercial products like food, then it's

Re: inexpensive bluetooth headset

2014-05-26 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Nicki, Sorry for the late reply on this but I never saw where you received any replies. A couple years ago I purchased the Arctic Sound P311 behind-the-head earphones. I use them exclusively for listening to music but they do have a microphone. They are well-reviewed on Amazon. Although

Chime Squirrel upgrade sounds question

2014-05-18 Thread Jeff Samco
I installed the Chime Squirrel upgrade today. I see where he says new chime sounds are active. I thought I had paid for the in-app upgrade months ago; and upgrade is shown as selected in the settings section, as well the restore button is there. So, I assume I do have the upgrade. However, I

Re: recording apps

2014-05-14 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Joseph, I went ahead and purchased the ClearRecord app. As you said, it is pretty straight forward. However, your helpful tips did not address renaming a recording. There is a Compose button on each individual recording page. There is then a Rename button. I tried renaming a file and

Re: Can you use iMessage on an iPhone 4s that is not an active phone?

2014-03-16 Thread Jeff Samco
Actually, I have a 5s, I bought it used, it's locked to ATT, and currently don't have it on a cell plan. But, I have used it with Facetime. HTH, Jeff . At 04:18 AM 3/16/2014, you wrote: Hi, I found out that you can't use iMessage on a diactivated iPhone because the eime number is different

Re: iOS 7.1 - Passcode Unlock annoyance

2014-03-11 Thread Jeff Samco
I have the same result with spoken letters on my 5s. Jeff At 12:26 PM 3/11/2014, you wrote: I tried it and am not having the same problem on a 5s. On 3/11/14, Todd W toddstechby...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, I have both an iPhone 5 and iPad now running 7.1. Both devices have a passcode

iPod 4th gen, VoiceOver and which iOD version?

2014-03-07 Thread Jeff Samco
I just happen to get an older iPod Touch 4th generation to play around with. I use VoiceOver. It currently has iOS 5.1.1. It is prompting me to update to iOS 7. Do I recall that a 4th gen won't even allow that? And, if I update to iOS 6 is VoiceOver too sluggish in your opinion? Thanks for

Re: sound brick bluetooth speaker

2014-03-05 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Fanus, I have the SoundBrick speaker. I'll explain as much about it as I actually use. Just to describe the controls, when looking at the back panel: the power switch is a small button. Slide it to the left to turn on. To the right of the power switch is the slit for plugging in a micro

Re: what is the best sounding most accessible blue tooth speaker I can get as well as a good keyboard

2014-02-25 Thread Jeff Samco
Sent from my T-Mobile iPhone 5s! On Feb 19, 2014, at 11:40 PM, Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net wrote: Hi, Dana, I purchased a SoundBrick made by Urge Basics. On Amazon it is highly reviewed and many compared it to the quality of the small Jam Box. I have never heard the Jam Box butdo enjoy

Re: what is the best sounding most accessible blue tooth speaker I can get as well as a good keyboard

2014-02-19 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Dana, I purchased a SoundBrick made by Urge Basics. On Amazon it is highly reviewed and many compared it to the quality of the small Jam Box. I have never heard the Jam Box but do enjoy the quality of this speaker's sound. It lists a battery life of 80 hours. The unit feels very solid

Re: Making iphone contacts on windows

2014-01-26 Thread Jeff Samco
Just this last week I wanted to do the same thing and discovered the way using Windows 7. Go to yur main user folder - the one that has subfolders of Download, Favorites, My Documetns, etc. There is a folder called Contacts. Merely press Enter on the folder and you get access to reviewing,

What options for syncing contacts to PC

2014-01-24 Thread Jeff Samco
I have recently upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7. I previously used the Windows address book to manage my contacts and then just synced to my iPhone. Now, with Windows 7 I guess there is no address book and no equivalent? What are my options for entering new contacts without doing it

Re: Looking for an iPhone 5

2014-01-24 Thread Jeff Samco
I suspect you have already thought about eBay. I recently purchased an iPhone 5s in mint condition and am very happy with it. HTH, Jeff At 07:21 AM 1/24/2014, you wrote: Hi all. I am looking to purchase an iPhone 5. It must be a 5 model and not a 5s or any of the others. 32 GB or higher. Must

Re: Fantastical 2 question on item counts and how to clear them

2014-01-18 Thread Jeff Samco
not check the boxes for, and trying to move up through the calendar is not working. I've even tried the go to Date button to jump to the specific date, but that isn't working either. Need ideas, Wayne On 1/17/14, Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net wrote: I suspect you are hearing a badge announcing the number

Re: Fantastical 2 question on item counts and how to clear them

2014-01-17 Thread Jeff Samco
I suspect you are hearing a badge announcing the number of reminders that are unmarked as completed. If so, you'll find that each reminder has 2 instances of being announced by VoiceOver. The second one has a checkbox. Single finger double tap on it and that will show that reminder as

Re: App calledChime Squirrel - Recurring chime / alarm / timer to help you be more productive as an exercise reminder

2014-01-05 Thread Jeff Samco
I found that if I used the pass-through gesture and then a single one-finger tap then I could access most of the app. The pass-through gesture is a single-finger, double tap and hold. HTH, Jeff At 08:03 AM 1/5/2014, you wrote: Well so far I think it may have some significant accessibility

Re: T mobile users out there, question

2013-12-08 Thread Jeff Samco
I'm not Kelly, but I googled and found his article on AppleVIS http://www.applevis.com/guides/carrier/iphone-cheap-how-enjoy-wireless-service-less-30-month-get-new-iphone-less-half-retail HTH, Jeff At 06:04 AM 12/8/2013, you wrote: I live in Chicago and use the T-Mobile prepaid $30 a month

Re: Has anyone upgraded to IOS7 on an iPhone 4?

2013-12-08 Thread Jeff Samco
I first upgraded my iPhone 4 running VoiceOver with iOS 7.0 and it was quite sluggish. However, with the incrimental iOS upgrades performance has improved. It is still a bit more sluggish than using iOS 6 but it is tolerable for me. HTH, Jeff At 11:04 PM 12/7/2013, you wrote: Guys, I have

RE: Best bluetooth head set for work use

2013-12-05 Thread Jeff Samco
However, in a quiet setting others nearby may hear the audio. Jeff At 06:35 PM 12/5/2013, you wrote: Eric, Have you heard about the aftershokz headphones? They have wired and Bluetooth models. They are bone conducting, so your ears are free while the audio is conducted by your facial bones.

Fwd: Urge Basics Soundbrick Bluetooth Speaker $30

2013-11-25 Thread Jeff Samco
FYI. I have this bluetooth speaker and really like it. It lists for something around $80 but I often see it for $35 to $40. But, at $30 it is a great price. It is well reviewed on Amazon. It has the longest battery life I have ever seen listed for a portable bluetooth speaker at 80 hours.

How to edit a folder title

2013-11-08 Thread Jeff Samco
I'm using an iPhone 4 with iOS 7.0.3 and VoiceOver. Since upgrading to iOS 7 this is the first time I've tried to edit the name I previously gave to a folder. I'm opening the folder and focussing on the folder name which is announced as an edit box. But there is no tip announce as double tap

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