Re: Grouping Contacts?

2018-10-12 Thread Tom Frank
> Good morning, Unfortunately you cannot create groups on your IPhone. However, you can create them on your Mac, if you have one, and the groups will sync to your phone. I think this is ashortcoming of the IOS software. > On Oct 10, 2018, at 8:09 PM, dani pagador wrote: > > Hi, Everyone. >

Re: where am I

2018-04-15 Thread Tom Frank
> On Apr 12, 2018, at 12:42 PM, Donald Raikes wrote:I > love the Ariadni app but it costs. You can also simply ask Seri to alert you > when you get home. You can also say, Hey Seri, shere am I? That works as well. Tom Frank > > Hi, > > This may be a "silly"

Re: Sites for 'How to Use'

2017-12-29 Thread Tom Frank
> I just redownloaded the app by typing in Apple Support.On Dec 28, 2017, at > 1:23 AM, Fazil M. wrote: > > What's the exact name of this app, please? > Thanks! > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > M. Taylor > Sen

Answering a call on the Apple watch

2017-11-25 Thread Tom Frank
Good morning, Is there anyway to answer a call on the Apple watch other than double tapping the “answer” button on the screen? Tom -- 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 fe

PaWhat's the best password app

2017-01-02 Thread Tom Frank
What is the best Voiceover accessible password safe application. My wife said there are a lot of new ones but I do not know which ones are accessible. Thanks for your help. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

Re: Navigon support Email perhaps

2016-05-08 Thread Tom Frank
I had problems getting Navigon to download the sound files for turn by turn directions. In disgust I deleted the app and reinstalled it. It works like a charm now. One secret I found is to download really large files on Sunday mornings. Downloading and reinstalling Navigon and all of the maps

Re: gps app - map explore?

2016-02-28 Thread Tom Frank
JHi there, You can go to any place in simulation mode and look around. Go to the help file and follow the directions for simulate location. > On Feb 22, 2016, at 12:35 PM, 'RobH.' via VIPhone > wrote: > > hi, trying to find an app that allows map exploration like some of the > hand-helds. I h

Re: New Apple Navigation app

2015-11-02 Thread Tom Frank
To answer some of my own questions, I see Apple is developing indoor mapping for large venues, businesses that are open to the public and have more that one million visitors per year. This seems to be a great tool for large museums, malls, and stadiums. > On Nov 2, 2015, at 9:42 PM, Tom Fr

New Apple Navigation app

2015-11-02 Thread Tom Frank
equipment. You can find the article by asking Siri to search the internet for Apple Indoor navigation. Can someone with a lot more knowledge than I do a little research? Thanks. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

Re: two finger double tap IOS 9.0.2

2015-10-16 Thread Tom Frank
I have always had problems hanging up a phone call on my six plus. I found the best solution is to do the two finger double tap twice with about one second between the double taps. I recommended this solution to a friend who was having the same problem and she said it seems to work. > On Oct 13

Re: Accessibility of Mint

2015-05-31 Thread Tom Frank
normal monthly average on travel. I contacted the credit card company immediately and they removed the charges. Yes, I like Mint. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On May 10, 2015, at 11:30 AM, Keith Bundy wrote: > > I am working with someone who wants 6know if Mint is access

Re: Problems with a Kanex keyboard

2015-03-16 Thread Tom Frank
for the help. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Mar 15, 2015, at 4:20 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > Are you sure Quick Nav is off? In an edit field, hit the left and right arrow > keys together; you should hear "quick nav off". If it says "on" instead, turn >

Problems with a Kanex keyboard

2015-03-15 Thread Tom Frank
works? What am I missing? Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member&#

Comcast accessibility apps

2015-03-02 Thread Tom Frank
right arrow and enter to turn on voice guidance. If you have problems with the I phone apps, call Comcast’s accessibility number at 855 270 0379. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are

Re: [Bulk] Talking atlas for iPad

2015-02-22 Thread Tom Frank
There is no version for the I Phone. Except for the World map option, an I Phone version should work well. We can always make the suggestion to the developers. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Feb 22, 2015, at 4:02 PM, Zoe Fiogkos wrote: > > This sounds wonderful, are you sure

Re: Talking atlas for iPad

2015-02-22 Thread Tom Frank
, go east, go east, go south, until, Congratulations, you found Japan. A really fun way to find out where countries are located. An for this American, if it doesn’t have a MacDonalds or a Wal-Mart, I probably don’t know where it is on the map. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Feb

Re: Talking atlas for iPad

2015-02-22 Thread Tom Frank
atlas is speaking every country as my finger moves over it. that gives me more access to information than I have had for 30 years when I could actually see an atlas. The app is already worth 30 dollars to me. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Feb 22, 2015, at 10:18 AM, Tom Frank wr

Re: Talking atlas for iPad

2015-02-22 Thread Tom Frank
Okay guys, I just bought the app and will check it out. The only problem is with my wife. I just use my Iphone and she is reluctant to let me use her IPad. As we all no, sightohs are bad at sharing . Maybe I’ll remind her that I bought it for her for Christmas. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com

Re: Mint Personal Finance

2015-01-16 Thread Tom Frank
of $30 dollars. No, Discover Card, I did not buy two tickets from Montreal to London. Discover cleared those items within a few minutes after I called them. Go Mint! Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Jan 15, 2015, at 5:52 PM, Cheryl Homiak wrote: > > It's been a long time s

Re: Accessible piano learning apps?

2014-12-05 Thread Tom Frank
through G, that give me problems. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Dec 5, 2014, at 9:07 AM, Wren Langley wrote: > > Hi all, the Bill Brown piano lessons have several levels to them there's a > beginner intermediate and advanced. He does have a package that has corn cord &

Accessible piano learning apps?

2014-12-04 Thread Tom Frank
I’m looking for an accessible piano tutor app for my I Phone. There are numerous apps in the apps store and I’ve tried quite a few with little luck on finding an accessible one. I play by ear but would like to learn a few more techniques such as new chord progressions, base lines, etc. Tom

Re: Really Low Voice Over Volume On Phone Calls

2014-12-04 Thread Tom Frank
So what is the definition of “audio ducking?” What does it actually do? Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Nov 27, 2014, at 10:19 PM, Arnold Schmidt wrote: > > Thanks, turning audio ducking back on fixed it. I think, in my case, I will > leave it on, and turn it off when I wan

Re: gps app to help find stuff around a apartment complex?

2014-11-16 Thread Tom Frank
to Blind Square but it’s a bit more complicated. Also, since Ariadne does not use any maps, it doesn’t matter if you have a data or network connection. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Nov 14, 2014, at 1:44 PM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona > wrote: > > Hello I just

Re: App for announcing intersections

2014-11-07 Thread Tom Frank
Try Blind Square. You can turn the feature on or off so it doesn't drive you crazy announcing every street you pass. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Nov 6, 2014, at 2:33 PM, TaraPrakash wrote: > > Dear all > Kindly suggest an app that announces intersection while dri

Airplane sound in Yosemite gone.

2014-10-31 Thread Tom Frank
Please ignore my previous request. I do not know what I did, but the airplane taking off sound played when I sent my request to the list serve. It is a puzzlement. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members

Sound gone for sending mail in Yosemite

2014-10-31 Thread Tom Frank
help file explaining what to do. I know the email has been sent because there is a copy in my Send mailbox and my wife received a test copy. What do I need to do to turn the airplane sound back on? Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: Tap tap see question

2014-10-25 Thread Tom Frank
I tried it and it only gave me a number. Not very useful if not attached to the product description. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com > On Oct 22, 2014, at 7:05 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe > wrote: > > Hi, I just updated Tap Tap See on my IPhone 4s this morning. In the App > Stor

Re: I'm still getting used to my iPhone 6 Plus

2014-10-09 Thread Tom Frank
I get my phone from AT and T the end of this month so I haven't experienced the back space key being a reach. Have you tried just doing a two finger scrub to go back? Most of the time, it beats trying to flick back to the back button. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Sep 29, 2014,

Best bluetooth headphones

2014-03-19 Thread Tom Frank
that won't kill my ears during the nine hour trip. thanks. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the runni

Re: Trouble opening the app switcher under 7.1

2014-03-11 Thread Tom Frank
I have a 4S, just finished updating, and the app switcher works flawlessly. No problems detected, at least not yet. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Mar 11, 2014, at 3:20 PM, Kimber Gardner wrote: > Since upgrading to 7.1, a double click of the home button no longer > opens t

Re: are there any blue tuth ear pieces that are vo accessible that you could by say in a stor and not on line?

2014-02-14 Thread Tom Frank
Hi there, I bought my Plantronics 155 at Costco. For 29 bucks, I figured I couldn't go wrong. And when I dropped my first earpiece when changing cars, I was only out 29 bucks. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Feb 14, 2014, at 1:20 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: > Actually, many local s

Re: Bill payment reminder

2014-01-10 Thread Tom Frank
Hello all, I use to love Mint and promoted it a month ago. However, the last version is no longer totally accessible. Hopefully the programers will fix the latest Voice Over failures, but I no longer recommend Mint. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Jan 10, 2014, at 2:44 PM, isaac wrote

Movie reading web site

2014-01-04 Thread Tom Frank
I deleted all of the emails that listed who produced the narration for the movie reading app. www.moviereading.com did not give me any information. What is the description producers web site. Thanks in advance. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are

Re: Netatmo - successfully setup 2 additional inddor modules

2014-01-03 Thread Tom Frank
x27;t wait until July and see if it will hit 70. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Jan 1, 2014, at 9:40 PM, "Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D." wrote: > Hi, > > For those of you who may use, or are considering to acquire, the Netatmo > weather station, I just wanted to

Do not upgrade Mint.

2013-12-21 Thread Tom Frank
The latest upgrade to Mint is not accessible. And this is just a short time after I sung it's praises. I have already emailed the developer and hopefully they will correct the problem in the next version. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- You received this message because yo

Re: Jambox Demo Mode

2013-12-15 Thread Tom Frank
I just tried it out on my Jam Box and my Big Jam Box. Hold down the volume up, the volume down, and the call buttons, all at the same time. The Jam Box demo is a bit more interesting than the Big Jam box demo. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Dec 12, 2013, at 11:42 AM, Sieghard Weitzel

Re: The new Mint is totally accessible

2013-11-17 Thread Tom Frank
Hello there Amy, Mint only reflects your actual account balances. As far as I know, you cannot enter any individual transactions. Mint only gives you a summary of all your accounts. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Nov 17, 2013, at 6:44 PM, Amy Harris wrote: > With either Mint or Ch

Re: The new Mint is totally accessible

2013-11-17 Thread Tom Frank
. Last year, I had a co worker help me sneak out cash from my checking account over a two month period. Finally, I bought her a painting that was truly a surprise. Bottom line: Mint definitely syncs, for better or for worse. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Nov 16, 2013, at 12:49 AM, Keith

The new Mint is totally accessible

2013-11-15 Thread Tom Frank
accounts. She's a geek and I am not. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting

Testing

2013-11-15 Thread Tom Frank
Just a test. I just had a message rejected. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visi

Re: How to edit a folder title

2013-11-11 Thread Tom Frank
again, am not certain. The old, double tap and hold, system, seems to work but does not. Frustrating, isn't it? Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Nov 8, 2013, at 3:10 PM, Jeff Samco wrote: > I'm using an iPhone 4 with iOS 7.0.3 and VoiceOver. Since upgrading to iOS 7 > t

Problems creating and editing folders

2013-10-26 Thread Tom Frank
creating a new folder and then changing its name. Have things changed in IOS 7?. What am I doing wrong?Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.co

VO sensitivity fixed in IOS7

2013-10-22 Thread Tom Frank
I just updated to 7.03. and just as the Info Section stated, the over sensitivity of Voice Over has been fixed. I can now put the phone in my shirt pocket, screen facing me, and it doesn't go bonkers. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: the best GPS App

2013-10-21 Thread Tom Frank
If your trying to get around in an area with no roads, try Ariadne. GPS. You have to make your own points of interest . It also is a great way of orienting yourself to the greater world. Distances are as the crow flies, so it's not a driving app. t Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com O

Re: Constantly Asking For Apple Password

2013-09-26 Thread Tom Frank
Go into Settings, then General, and down to Password Lock. You can change the setting from Immediately to One minute, five minutes, etc. I changed mine to one hour. I agree that the password immediately setting is very annoying. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Sep 26, 2013, at 3:35

Updated Seeing Eye app?

2013-08-21 Thread Tom Frank
Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com I could swear that I saw and upgrade to Seeing Eye Version 1.1 in the app store. I tried to update and I'm still at version 1.0. Am I blind or something? Did I see an upgrade? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPho

Great Blind Square feature

2013-08-18 Thread Tom Frank
My wife and I had an excellent 6th anniversary dinner. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives

Re: Best color identifier?

2013-08-04 Thread Tom Frank
e with some technical knowledge can >hopefully explain why this is. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Aug 4, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Cliff Self wrote: > In this case I was outdoors in full sunlight. Any app that can't > discriminate a color in that situation is suspect, if not full

Re: Taking Navigon offroad?

2013-07-10 Thread Tom Frank
she was in a closet with one door labeled, exit, she would have problems finding her way out. With Ariadne, I'm the one who keeps track of where we are. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Jul 8, 2013, at 10:36 AM, Paul Weston wrote: > Wow that sounds perfect for what I need. If yo

Re: Taking Navigon offroad?

2013-07-07 Thread Tom Frank
use it to mark points of interest around the lake where I vacation so I can figure out where i am when kayaking. It will give you straight line distances. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Jul 3, 2013, at 3:19 AM, Paul Weston wrote: > Hi all, > > Can any navigon users out there

Re: a question about focusing and thermostats and washers and stoves.

2013-06-16 Thread Tom Frank
s not an app for that and it's easier to find an alternative way. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Jun 14, 2013, at 10:39 PM, Lelia Struve wrote: > Hello, someone said that they used some apps to help them find the > temperature settings on their washer, stove, and I think ther

Re: Getting started with Talking goggles.

2013-04-20 Thread Tom Frank
Double tap the video button; it works better. Then just aim it at what you want recognized and wait for a response. Depending on lighting, contrast, and whether Goggles is in a good mood or not, you will soon get an answer. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Apr 19, 2013, at 4:04 PM, Anthony

Re: Tat Tap See

2013-04-20 Thread Tom Frank
Does anyone know how the Crowd sourcing works with Tap Tap See? Does taking too many pictures overload the system? If the system doesn't recognize an object, is it always routed to a person? If so, I will be much more judicious on the number of objects I ask TTS to identify. Tom Frank ve

Re: Navigon Update

2013-03-24 Thread Tom Frank
Check in Settings under usage and see what apps are taking up the most room. You can always delete the ones you don't use. I tunes remembers the ones you have purchased so you won't get charged again if you delete one by mistake. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Mar 22, 2013,

Re: Specialty talking devices, was: Color identifiers.

2013-03-24 Thread Tom Frank
daily. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Mar 24, 2013, at 9:28 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Sieghard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@goo

The Navigon update is very good

2013-03-23 Thread Tom Frank
" Then, "In three hundred feet, turn left on Carey Lane," and then,, finally, right at the intersection, "Turn left on Carey Lane." Very impressive. It did the same for the next turn I had to make. I recommend this update; I have not found any bugs, and this little ad

Re: blind friendly comic strips online?

2013-03-11 Thread Tom Frank
I have the same question, so please, if it is an I Phone link or app, clog up this list. I assume all cartoons are not VO friendly, but maybe someone has made an effort to provide text based comics. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Mar 10, 2013, at 6:39 PM, Ann Chiappetta wrote: > Hi

Re: Looking for GPS with Greatest Number of POIs

2013-02-25 Thread Tom Frank
As another person mentioned, Blind Square is great. Also try Around me, Were and WhereTo. Each app has its pros and cons. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Feb 23, 2013, at 8:23 AM, Craig Werner wrote: > Greetings to the list. > > Iam in search of an app that tracks location

Re: GPS app that works inside?

2013-02-21 Thread Tom Frank
There was talk of someone working on an app but I have not heard anything about it lately. As for regular GPS, remember, your device is receiving radio signals from satellites hundreds of miles overhead. If your device cannot see the satellites there is no signal, and therefore, no GPS. Tom v