RE: learning to play guitar and other stringed instruments as a blind person

2024-06-06 Thread Richard Turner
I just searched with Bard Express beta, under Music I found: Guitar method for the blind Hoffer, Donald Charles Annotation: Introduction to the guitar, with instructions for playing chords and chordal accompaniments to folk tunes. Contains instructions for learning jazz, blues, and flamenco

RE: Accessible Air Fryer

2024-06-06 Thread Richard Turner
iPhone On 6 Jun 2024, at 11:53 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  I also use the Cosori Air Fryer. We have the Dual Blaze 6.8 quart, which is good for two people. The Dual means it has heat from the top and bottom so you don’t have to turn f

RE: Accessible Air Fryer

2024-06-06 Thread Richard Turner
I also use the Cosori Air Fryer. We have the Dual Blaze 6.8 quart, which is good for two people. The Dual means it has heat from the top and bottom so you don’t have to turn food half way through. I primarily use it with Alexa. It is best to have sighted help to get started, but once

Re: Heading Level Access In Safari Browser

2024-06-06 Thread Richard Turner
://www.turner42.com/ On Jun 5, 2024, at 11:22 PM, Ron Canazzi wrote: Hi Richard, This is on the iPhone. I don't understand this arrows and shift key business. On 5/31/2024 12:57 PM, Richard Turner wrote: When on a web site or in your html

Re: learning to play guitar and other stringed instruments as a blind person

2024-06-03 Thread Richard Turner
If you do not have the gift that Tom has, Bill Brown's lessons are very good. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: 

Re: How can I get an AI Chatbot to interpret a nine page PDF?

2024-06-03 Thread Richard Turner
Have you tried Jaws Picture Smart? You may have to do one page at a time...Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: 

Re: Transferring Files to a New Phone

2024-06-02 Thread Richard Turner
I do not believe BARD books get backed up. I've always had to download them after restoring a backup on a new phone. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick

Re: VDR and BKS not playing nice together

2024-06-02 Thread Richard Turner
There is no problem here with Bookshare. It is important when you have issues to say which device and which iOS you are using as well as which version of Voice Dream. The best thing to do to contact Voice Dream is from within the app. Double tap on settingin Voice Dream, then on email support.

Re: Downloading on the iPhone

2024-06-01 Thread Richard Turner
Have you tried the search feature at the top of the Files app? Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ On Jun

Re: Heading Level Access In Safari Browser

2024-05-31 Thread Richard Turner
When on a web site or in your html file, turn on quicknav if it isn't on using left+right arrows together. Then, press VO+q to turn on single letter quicknav. I have the VO command as control+Options so control+Options+q. Then, you can use the singel numbers or h for the next heading, shift

FW: Apple's WWDC 2024 Invite Is Out. The Wait for iOS 18 and AI Is Almost Over - CNET

2024-05-29 Thread Richard Turner
Apple's WWDC 2024 Invite Is Out. The Wait for iOS 18 and AI Is Almost Over The June 10 event will likely bring updates across MacOS, iPadOS and VisionOS, too. Abrar Al-Heeti Technology Reporter The invite for Apple's WWDC keynote on June 10 went out Tuesday. Apple Apple on Tuesday

RE: YoutubeTV how to record a series on apple tv

2024-05-28 Thread Richard Turner
S this a paid YouTube TV subscription? I wonder if you have to have a subscription and use the YouTube app for that? Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails

Could someone who updated to the latestSonos app on an iPhone say exactly what works, or doesn't?

2024-05-24 Thread Richard Turner
Sorry for the long subject, but folks have been rather quiet about specifics on the newest update to Sonos, other than to say it is manageable or that they like it. Any details about the layout, etc., would be very much appreciated. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you

FW: Join GoodMaps for a webinar on June 13

2024-05-23 Thread Richard Turner
The text of the article is below the link. Full article is at: https://mailchi.mp/goodmaps/intel-and-goodmaps-navigating-the-future-together-14173893?e=740dac6397 Navigating This Summer’s Conferences With GoodMaps Hi ! I hope you’re well. My name’s Kevin, and I work for GoodMaps, a

RE: Off line HTML Documents and Safari Browser

2024-05-23 Thread Richard Turner
You might try a single finger triple tap on the file and see if you get an option to open it in Safari. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or you're going to

RE: Voice Dream 4.34.5 fixes the download issue wiht Bookshare for iOS 16 according to one user

2024-05-22 Thread Richard Turner
ding its website. On May 22, 2024, at 5:36 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  For those running iOS 16, at this point, one person has reported that it fixed his issues with an MP3 file as well as the download buttons on Bookshare. The Voice Dream staff

Voice Dream 4.34.5 fixes the download issue wiht Bookshare for iOS 16 according to one user

2024-05-22 Thread Richard Turner
For those running iOS 16, at this point, one person has reported that it fixed his issues with an MP3 file as well as the download buttons on Bookshare. The Voice Dream staff has said it should fix that issue for everyone. There was a change in the URL due to the Bookshare web site changes.

Voice Dream update 4.34.5

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
Update info from today, May 21, 2024: - Restore previous VoiceOver navigation - Fix bug with downloading Bookshare files on iOS 16 - Fix issues with playing mp3 files Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
. Sometimes this happens and sometimes it doesn't. It's very strange.JODYTo Boldly Go   thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik WeihenmayerOn May 21, 2024, at 10:08 AM, Richard Turner wrote:I just started a word file playin

RE: Sonos App Update

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
I updated my iPad where I had put the last update and while this one is better, it is still way too clunky for my liking. I hope the update promised in 6 weeks gets us back to some level of normalcy. I hope they add an option to not have so damn much on one screen. Richard, USA "It's

RE: Sonos headphones are here

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
ny's first, take on AirPods Max | Cult of Mac <https://www.cultofmac.com/857004/sonos-ace-headphones-take-on-airpods-max/#google_vignette> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday

RE: IOS 17.5.1 and SIRI

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
I just updated to 7.5.1 on my 13 pro. It took about 12 minutes from start to finish. A couple quick Siri tests seemed to work as always. I don’t use Siri a ton, and will pay attention as I do, but initially no issues. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more

RE: Swiping Up to Unlock Phone

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
I think of that gesture more as a drag up rather than swipe up. Touch the very bottom edge of the screen and drag your finger up to the second tone or clear vibration, then lift. If your face is in focus it should open, but if not, or if you have rebooted your phone, you will have to enter the

Sonos headphones are here

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
Sorry Sieghared to beat you to the punch, but for those waiting for Sonos to release headphones, they announced them today. They will be available June 5th for $449 US. https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a

RE: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
from Arnold's iPhone S E 3 On May 20, 2024, at 6:29 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richard...@comcast.net> > wrote: If you are using iOS 16.x that could be the issue. A friend discovered yesterday that after updating from iOS 16 something to 17.5 the download button was back. I'd re

RE: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-21 Thread Richard Turner
who are still using their iphone 8 are about to be two generations out of date. Sent from Arnold's iPhone S E 3 On May 20, 2024, at 6:29 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote: If you are using iOS 16.x that could be the issue. A friend discovered yesterday

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-20 Thread Richard Turner
to bookshare on the web, downloading to files app, then transferring to VDR, is doable, but cumbersome. On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 9:07:58 PM UTC-4 Richard Turner wrote:First Bookshare's response doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Once the book is downloaded, you do not need internet access. So, I'm

RE: ipad 8th generation and IOS 18

2024-05-20 Thread Richard Turner
At this point, it is all rumor, but here is what I found after a quick search. iOS 18 device compatibility Today’s rumor comes after an initial rumor last month offered our first look at iOS 18 device compatibility. At the time, however, we cautioned skepticism because the rumor was posted and

Re: question about pairing my iPhone

2024-05-16 Thread Richard Turner
That keyboard only allows one device at a time. You have to forget it on the one it is already paired to first. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick

Re: question about pairing my iPhone

2024-05-16 Thread Richard Turner
While you have bluetooth settings open on your phone, It looks like you have to forget it on one device, to connect it to a different device. Then, when you want to go back to the other device, forget it, and pair it again to the other device. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when

Re: Phone Not Ringing

2024-05-14 Thread Richard Turner
Can you share what the problem was?Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ On May 14, 2024, at 10:54 AM, Sandra

RE: Question about ringtone

2024-05-14 Thread Richard Turner
I’m with Sieghard. When I got my first iPhone, it only rang 2 or three times before going to voice mail. I called the carrier and they extended it so now it rings about 6 times. They usually set it for a time lag, rather than a number of rings. So, do call your carrier and ask them to

Re: Phone Not Ringing

2024-05-14 Thread Richard Turner
The two things I think of when this is happening for people is:1. Is Do Not Disturb on?2. Is Silence Unknown Callers on under settings phone? I hope it helps. If not, I'd call Apple.  Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of

SuperSense AI has an update: don't get excited

2024-05-13 Thread Richard Turner
Well, I am about ready to delete the app since Envision AI, which is free, does as good a job with bar codes, which is my primary use of SuperSense. This BS about them always promising exciting new features has gone on long enough. And, they never reply to emails sent to them. Here is what the

RE: The Accessibility of a Particular Metronome iPhone App

2024-05-13 Thread Richard Turner
Margaret Rockwell Phanstiehl Founder of Audio Description (1932-2009) My web site: <https://www.turner42.com> https://www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 1:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: The Accessibility

RE: The Accessibility of a Particular Metronome iPhone App

2024-05-13 Thread Richard Turner
.com Subject: RE: The Accessibility of a Particular Metronome iPhone App He wrote in his message " On the app store it goes by the name, TE Tuner" From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richa

Re: The Accessibility of a Particular Metronome iPhone App

2024-05-13 Thread Richard Turner
I copied the name you gave, Tonal Energy Chromatic Tuner, but there was no such app. There was something called tuneable for $7.99 with in-app purchases... Do you have the link or the developer name?Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-12 Thread Richard Turner
y 12, 2024 at 11:02:10 AM UTC-4 Richard Turner wrote:Now, it not showing up in the updates list is very, very strange.That would point to an Apple issue.When I check for updates, I do a triple tap on the app store icon, then swipe to updates and double tap.  Then, touch where it says previously Upda

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-12 Thread Richard Turner
. A three finger swipe down, refreshed the, recently updated element. There were 12 updates waiting to be integrated. Voicedream version 4.34.3, still offers no download option in bookshare.  On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:02:10 AM UTC-4 Richard Turner wrote:Now, it not showing up in the updates list

RE: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-12 Thread Richard Turner
pp store updates. It seems I must search for the voicedream app, open the voicedream result, then click on, update button. All other app updates appear as expected. On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 12:31:21 AM UTC-4 Richard Turner wrote: Well, to test this, I went and turned audio ducking on, but on or

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-11 Thread Richard Turner
. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ On May 11, 2024, at 9:01 PM, Richard Turner wrote:Based on someone else’s

RE: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-11 Thread Richard Turner
n Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:53:08 AM UTC-4 Richard Turner wrote: All my posts to that list go through. Have you checked your junk folder? Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go thr

Many People Do Not Like the New Sonos App, from wired.com

2024-05-11 Thread Richard Turner
Below is the text from a wired.com article about the new Sonos app that shows it is bad for sighted users as well. the link to the original is at the end. Many People Do Not Like the New Sonos App Sonos launched a new version of its app this week, altering the software experience that

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-10 Thread Richard Turner
/ On May 10, 2024, at 3:18 AM, Kelby Carlson wrote:I have not run into the voice error, thankfully.I post to that list, but none of my posts ever seem to go through; they must not check their moderation filters much.On May 10, 2024, at 5:59 AM, Richard Turner wrote:While I still have the download

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-10 Thread Richard Turner
While I still have the download buttons when searching for Bookshare books, the audio speed adjustment is broken on my 13 Pro running iOS 17.4.1. I have reported this through the app. You all really should join the Voice-Dream list the company has started so everything is seen by the company as

RE: Have a question about the Air pod Max headphones I'm getting.

2024-05-09 Thread Richard Turner
Hi Kevin, I put together some information when I got mine and put it on my web site as part of my “Demos and Walk-Throughs” page. It is about four headings down from the top of the page: https://www.turner42.com/DEMOS.html I don’t HTH, Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but

RE: Sonos latest update.

2024-05-07 Thread Richard Turner
I did not update the firmware, unless it updated itself. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or you're going to stand on the sidelines for the rest of your life." --

Do not update Sonos!

2024-05-07 Thread Richard Turner
The update to Sonos app is a complete sh*t show! It kind of works with Screen Recognition turned on, but not anywhere as good as before. Without Screen Recognition it is useless. I had my sighted wife look at it and without Screen Recognition, many things that VoiceOver will speak if you

Re: Question about iPhone case

2024-05-06 Thread Richard Turner
There is a brand called Otterbox. Many stores carry that brand. Here is a link to Amazon: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/iphone-se-2022Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-06 Thread Richard Turner
Well, using iOS 17.4.1 on an iPhone 13 Pro, all books searched for from Bookshare have download next to them. Now, I have not logged out of Bookshare and logged baam in, which one or two people have said they did before the download option disappeared. But it has never been an issue here. Is there

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-05 Thread Richard Turner
Well, I have not logged out of my account in Voice Dream, and when looking at my download history, there was only one book that didn't have a download button following the title. I should say, the word download on the others did not say it was a button, but double tapping it downloaded the

Re: Ringtone

2024-05-05 Thread Richard Turner
Have you checked the mute switch on the side? Also, the settings, sounds, ringer volume and have change with buttons is off.Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”--

Re: NOT WORKING!! Re: Can a number be automatically sent to a phone menu to always connect with the operator?

2024-05-04 Thread Richard Turner
Normally, you simply add enough commas to get to the place you can enter the required number with no punctuation after that. Like, 555-555-,,,0Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through

RE: Question about iPhone case

2024-05-04 Thread Richard Turner
I don’t know if they sell cases, but could it have been ATGuys? I believe that phone is identical in size and button configuration as the iPhone 8. So a case for the 8, SE and SE 2022 should fit. www.atguys.com Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be

RE: [Tech-VI] It appears Sonos is about to become less useable by screen reader users. The CEO should stop it now, but here’s how to protect your investment if he doesn’t – Mosen At Large

2024-05-04 Thread Richard Turner
I tried writing support, but their support email is “no longer monitored,” so you have to go through their web interface to contact them. That is not very good either. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're

RE: [Tech-VI] It appears Sonos is about to become less useable by screen reader users. The CEO should stop it now, but here’s how to protect your investment if he doesn’t – Mosen At Large

2024-05-04 Thread Richard Turner
After reading Jonathan’s whole post, this sounds like that is a sighted person saying it is accessible, but to what degree sounds very much in question. If double tapping on the System button does nothing, then this will be awful. I do not plan to update immediately, but wait and see what

Re: Can't Add Bookshare Books to VoiceDream

2024-05-02 Thread Richard Turner
I just searched for a book, and all the results had the download button and I downloaded a book. Since you were also having the issue of not being able to rewind, delete etc., perhaps you need to delete the app and install it again. If you have sync library using iCloud on, you should be able

RE: looking for an app

2024-05-01 Thread Richard Turner
It could be in a folder, and I don’t know what that would be called. You could try touching in the middle of the home screen, then swipe down with three fingers and bring up the spotlight search. Write reminders and see if it shows you where it is, or at least lets you open it. You could

RE: bug RE: Incoming notifications destroy the reading of a current article

2024-04-29 Thread Richard Turner
I do not know if this is related, but those with newer phones that are having this issue, have you dug into the newer, deeper levels of notification settings? Under messages, there is the Notification Grouping, and a separate customize notifications setting. Under VoiceOver, there is also the

Re: an email folder question

2024-04-27 Thread Richard Turner
I do not know of a way to do this on an iPhone. Only on a computer for accounts that either use iMap or Exchange, then they show up on the iPhone. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go

RE: pausing recording in Voice Memos or alternative app

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
The new Tape It app has either a monthly, yearly subscription, or a one time fee of I think $30. The monthly fees look like they are around $6 per month and annually could be $20 but there are 10 amounts listed in the app store so I wrote the contact person listed in David Goldfield's Tech-VI

RE: Uber phone number where I could talk to a live agent.

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
According to an AI search in Perplexity, Rider and driver support have the same number: 1-800-593-7069 Their 0 tolerance complaint line is 1-800-664-1378 HTH, Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're going to

RE: How to get the most out of Apple Maps

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
Hi Sieghard, I just used it in the car with my wife a few days ago and it spoke just fine. When you hit the Go button, if it isn’t talking, see if there is a button that says “Audio, All guidance.” It is just after the Overview Mode button. HTH, -- The following information is important for

RE: pausing recording in Voice Memos or alternative app

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
No, the Magic tap stops the recording. IN the app called "Just Press Record" which is $4.99 once you start the recording, there is a pause button that is one flick left from the stop button. Of course, you end up hearing VoiceOver say those things on the recording unless perhaps if you are

How to Turn on Detailed Voice Guidance for Vision Impaired Users in Google Maps

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
For those not subscribed to David’s list, here is a good tip for those who use Google Maps in case you had not discovered it. >From David Goldfield’s Tech-VI list: From: tech...@groups.io tech...@groups.io On Behalf Of David Goldfield

RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

2024-04-25 Thread Richard Turner
Thanks Sieghard, This sounds great! I too hope they maintain their excellent VoiceOver accessibility. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or you're going

Re: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone.

2024-04-24 Thread Richard Turner
this is happening.  A couple of weeks ago, this same thing happened, and I was still sleeping at that time.    Janet   Janet   From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Out going Phone Calls on my

RE: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone.

2024-04-24 Thread Richard Turner
Try doing a web search for the number to see if you can discover what it is. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or you're going to stand on the sidelines

RE: Problem with my phone dropping calls

2024-04-23 Thread Richard Turner
Have you checked your cell bars when this happens? If you don’t have more than 1 cell bar, you are very likely going to drop calls. Also, Have you talked with your carrier? Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either

Re: Voice dreamer

2024-04-23 Thread Richard Turner
 That is only for people using the paid app on a Mac computer and another device like an iPhone or iPad. And no, that would not be your Apple ID in any case. If you do not have a Mac subscription, you do not need to worry about that. The paid Mac subscription gives you access to syncing your data

Re: Using Chat GPT, and other Apss

2024-04-18 Thread Richard Turner
Leo, are you sure about the free part of that? I have Microsoft 365 and would be concerned that if I try to use copilot on my phone, since I'm logged into my m365 account, I'll get charged the crazy $20 per month. I'm quite fine with Perplexity for the few things I use it for. Richard, USA“Grandma

Re: Using Chat GPT, and other Apss

2024-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
Well, in the app description of the one I mentioned, it specifies Pro with the subscriptions. I've used it more than a week, and got nothing about subscribing. So, perhaps I will soon, or there is a difference between the generic app and the pro. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful

Re: Using Chat GPT, and other Apss

2024-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
will have to go through Hell to get it.”-- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ On Apr 17, 2024, at 7:54 PM, Richard Turner wrote:Well, in the app description of the one I mentioned, it specifies Pro with the subscriptions. I've used it more than a week, and got nothing

Re: Using Chat GPT, and other Apss

2024-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
I have not been charged yet. I did not sign up or subscribe. Did you sign up for something? If it is a subscription, check under your iPhone settings, double tap on your name, and then subscriptions to check. I have not used it daily. Richard, USA“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray

Re: Using Chat GPT, and other Apss

2024-04-13 Thread Richard Turner
One of the best I have found when using with VoiceOver on an iPhone is Chat AI - Ask Everything https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chat-ai-ask-everything/id6479610341 It is free, and relatively easy to use. You could ask about writing without asking it to write anything for you. I suggest giving it

RE: Replying to An Email With An attachment Question Please.

2024-04-08 Thread Richard Turner
Wrong list or not, you have it correct that you would have to forward the message to all 5 people. Or, create a distribution list if yu are using Outlook on a computer, or use ABC Groups on an iDevice. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and

RE: Please submit feedback to Apple about Voice Dream Reader

2024-04-05 Thread Richard Turner
t to Downcast. Haven't decided what to do about my text content yet. Thank you, Grant Hardy On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 6:01 PM Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote: I took Dennis’s advice and made a donation to listen to Jonathan interviewing Kishin Manglani

RE: how can I mute a topic when it doesn't apply to me

2024-04-05 Thread Richard Turner
That is because tVIPhone does not use groups.io. They use GoogleGroups which does not have that option. So, your delete key is your friend. It would be pretty expensive for the owner to use Groups.io because they have several times 100 members which is when groups.io starts charging.

Re: Audio Description of the April 8 Solar Eclipse

2024-04-05 Thread Richard Turner
couldn’t activate the link in order to know how to get the audio description of the eclipse on the eighth.Thanks for any help.On Mar 26, 2024, at 5:13 PM, Richard Turner wrote: Richard, USA"It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're

Re: Please submit feedback to Apple about Voice Dream Reader

2024-04-05 Thread Richard Turner
structure because there is a limit on how many members they can have for free now.On Apr 2, 2024, at 11:53 AM, Richard Turner wrote:I communicated with Kishin Manglani and a few people had recommended groups.io so they are leaning toward setting up a list on groups.io.I hope they do that sooner rather

Re: latest updates from supersense

2024-04-05 Thread Richard Turner
m > Windows 11 Home (x64) Version 23H2 (OS built 22631.3235) > > -Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard > Turner > Sent: Friday, March 29, 2024 5:41 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: latest updates from supersense >

RE: Sirius XM iOS App

2024-04-04 Thread Richard Turner
Playing while locked works just fine. And, when you wake up the device, not necessarily unlocking it, the two finger double tap stops it, which didn’t work early in this new app cycle. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a

RE: Please submit feedback to Apple about Voice Dream Reader

2024-04-03 Thread Richard Turner
per. The Apple reviewers may not notice, they might notice but let it slide, the guidelines may be changed, something else might happen. However at this point, it’s pretty clear that Apple doesn’t want developers to rent out features that users already bought. Grant Hardy On Wed, Apr

RE: Please submit feedback to Apple about Voice Dream Reader

2024-04-03 Thread Richard Turner
s may not notice, they might notice but let it slide, the guidelines may be changed, something else might happen. However at this point, it’s pretty clear that Apple doesn’t want developers to rent out features that users already bought. Grant Hardy On Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 9:32 A

RE: Please submit feedback to Apple about Voice Dream Reader

2024-04-03 Thread Richard Turner
People have been quoting an Apple guideline for Developers concerning Voice Dream Reader changing to a subscription model and changing people's access to new content etc. I decided to look at definitions. Here is the Marium Webster dictionary definition of "Guidelines:" *a line by

Re: weather app

2024-04-02 Thread Richard Turner
Try double tapping on location list in the bottom right corner. On that next screen, double tap on the more button. Then, double tap on edit list. Now, flick right to the cities you do not want and flick up or down to delete, and double tap. Double tap on done when you are finished. Richard,

RE: Address for the Voice Dream email list.

2024-04-02 Thread Richard Turner
To be clear, the Voice Dream Products list was started by a user and is not officially a part of Voice Dream, but there are quite a few users of Voice Dream apps on that list. I hope the current owners are going to start their own list just for Voice Dream Reader. The address to subscribe is:

Re: Please submit feedback to Apple about Voice Dream Reader

2024-03-31 Thread Richard Turner
on transitioning my audio content to Downcast. Haven't decided what to do about my text content yet.Thank you,Grant HardyOn Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 6:01 PM Richard Turner <richardr_tur...@comcast.net> wrote:I took Dennis’s advice and made a donation to listen to Jonathan interviewing Kishin Manglan

RE: Please submit feedback to Apple about Voice Dream Reader

2024-03-30 Thread Richard Turner
ll go a long way. But again Richard I do agree they care. I’m considering the monthly option. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:01 PM To: viphone@goog

RE: Please submit feedback to Apple about Voice Dream Reader

2024-03-30 Thread Richard Turner
I took Dennis’s advice and made a donation to listen to Jonathan interviewing Kishin Manglani from the Applause Group. It is very much worth listening to. It is fairly long, but it is very clear that they care very much about their customers and are doing their best to provide a quality

Re: Jonathan Mosens take on the VoiceDream issue

2024-03-29 Thread Richard Turner
restate Had it been  Winston I wouldn’t have an issue.  Why not?  Winston was honest transparent and engaged with the community.  The Applause Group  does not engage with the community at all.   From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday,

RE: Jonathan Mosens take on the VoiceDream issue

2024-03-29 Thread Richard Turner
hone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 4:30 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Jonathan Mosens take on the VoiceDream issue Dennis, You need to get your facts straight. The Applause Group boug

RE: Voice Dream subscription plans question

2024-03-29 Thread Richard Turner
Your friend, and anyone else who wants to know more could write directly to supp...@voicedream.com Also, read their blog post concerning their plans: https://www.voicedream.com/subscription-pricing-update/ Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be

RE: latest updates from supersense

2024-03-29 Thread Richard Turner
, but > credit where it is due they’ve really made some improvements in recent > months. Whether the price is worth paying is debatable but they deserve > credit for recent developments. > Malcolm Parfitt > >> On 29 Mar 2024, at 3:10 PM, Richard Turner >> wrote: >

RE: latest updates from supersense

2024-03-29 Thread Richard Turner
Hi merv, Well, the AI is new. Finally a feature that is very good. I just tried the Barcode channel on a couple things that got excellent results. I will play with the AI for scanned text later. BTW, they already have a subscription option, so I very much doubt they will change the over

RE: voicedream scanner

2024-03-27 Thread Richard Turner
Voice Dream Scanner, VDScan, is still owned by Winston Chen. So, it is not a part of this discussion about Voice Dream Reader. However, if you are talking about the scanner built into Voice Dream Reader, you need to ask supp...@voicedream.com But the

RE: Jonathan Mosens take on the VoiceDream issue

2024-03-27 Thread Richard Turner
ream issue richard with all do respect if you look at the applevis thread they said existing users wouldn't be effected. "they were switching to a subscription for ew users only" Dennis Long Sent from my iPhone 15 Pro Max On Mar 27, 2024, at 4:30 PM, Richard Turner

RE: Jonathan Mosens take on the VoiceDream issue

2024-03-27 Thread Richard Turner
Dennis, You need to get your facts straight. The Applause Group bought Voice Dream LLC in April of 2023. Applause Group never said you would never have to pay. They said you didn’t have to pay right away. Jonathan’s take is pretty clear, this is a good business decision. But, you are

Live Audio Description of the April 8 Solar Eclipse

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
A note from the Audio Description Project mailing list: We will be doing live AD of the solar eclipse from 1:30-2:00 pm Central time from our view in Austin TX. You can listen in Austin at Koop community radio 91.7 FM or online streaming anywhere at Koop.org. April Sullivan & Celia Hughes

RE: Has Anybody Updated to Voice Dream Premium?

2024-03-26 Thread Richard Turner
ate Total after trial $59.99 Total due today$0.00 Sent from Arnold's iPhone S E 3 On Mar 26, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote: Arnold, could you share that email, or at least the contents of it? Richard, USA "It's no great

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