Re: How do I return to the English compact voice?

2014-11-22 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
They're not called compact now they are called default, not sure why but I saw the logic right from the first iOS 8.0 beta, default is the lower quality voice, enhanced is the higher quality voice. Think of default as the voice that is shipped with iOS 8 and enhanced as the voice downloaded and

Possible hidden bug in iOS 8.1.1, can you duplicate please? Thanks!

2014-11-22 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all Sorry for the long subject, friend and list member Hannah and myself may have discovered a hidden bug under iOS 8.1.1 which we would like you to try and duplicate please. Thanks! Step by step instructions below. 1. Open the Phone or Contacts app. 2. Double tap on a contact. 3. Double tap

Re: Pages app and .docx files

2014-11-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
You can't just save edits to documents created or modified in Pages; you have to export them. In this case, you would choose Microsoft Word as your export option. > On 22 Nov 2014, at 20:14, Alex Hall wrote: > > Hi all, > I don't yet have Pages for iOS, but someone asked me about it the other d

Re: Possible hidden bug in iOS 8.1.1, can you duplicate please? Thanks!

2014-11-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
Ok all i can confirm that I am not having this problem on my iPad Mini 2 running 8.1.1. Go figure. > On 23 Nov 2014, at 03:37, Mickey Quenzer wrote: > > Hello: > I had no problems here using an iPad air with iOS 8.1.1! > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Nov 22, 201

Re: entering pass code with the native Braille app

2014-11-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Yeah, and this is exactly the same in handwriting mode as well. On 23/11/2014 18:38, Paul and Paula Jordan wrote: Hi, all. I came across an interesting little thing. I'm not yet having much luck with the finger print identifier, so I very often have to enter my pass code to unlock my phone. I

Re: iphone 4 and ios 8.1.1

2014-11-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Sorry but the 4 is not eligible for iOS 8 and later. iOS 7.1.2 plus any security updates will be the only things you can update now on this retired phone. On 23/11/2014 10:27, RobH. wrote: Don't think the 4 is included in this upgrade, but for sure, one to avoid; a 4 would grind to a halt I re

Re: Pages app and .docx files

2014-11-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
f the file, correct? And all this can be done right on an iPhone or iPad? On Nov 22, 2014, at 3:16 PM, christopher hallsworth wrote: You can't just save edits to documents created or modified in Pages; you have to export them. In this case, you would choose Microsoft Word as your export opt

Re: Possible hidden bug in iOS 8.1.1, can you duplicate please? Thanks!

2014-11-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Oh, we both have a 4s. This was mentioned in the original thread. > On 24 Nov 2014, at 04:44, Kerri G wrote: > > Hi, does it happen all the time on your phone and which phone do you have? >> On Nov 22, 2014, at 11:50 PM, christopher hallsworth >> wrote: >> >>

Re: Possible hidden bug in iOS 8.1.1, can you duplicate please? Thanks!

2014-11-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Well, in my case it seems to be intermittent but with the friend in question it's persistent. > On 24 Nov 2014, at 04:44, Kerri G wrote: > > Hi, does it happen all the time on your phone and which phone do you have? >> On Nov 22, 2014, at 11:50 PM, christopher hallsworth

Re: X box radio?

2014-11-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Actually it's called Xbox Music. > On 24 Nov 2014, at 02:05, david gross wrote: > > A poster mentioned x box radio in the app store. How can I find it? > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this li

Re: bluetooth keyboard again

2014-11-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Try turning Quicknav off before entering text. When done turn Quicknav back on to continue navigation. FYI Quicknav on/off is left-right arrows together. > On 24 Nov 2014, at 07:33, Eden Kizer wrote: > > Everytime I enter letters on my bluetooth keyboard, it repeats them and it > seems like it

Re: Audio messaging in i-message with the iPhone 4s

2014-11-24 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Yeah, all the new messaging features of iOS 8 are available on the 4s since they're software only features unlike say Alex which requires a device with a 64 bit processor. On 25/11/2014 03:24, Christopher Chaltain wrote: I haven't used it on my 4S, but I definitely see the option there when I

Re: Audio messaging in i-message with the iPhone 4s

2014-11-25 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all I can use the record audio button with no problems under 8.1.1 on both a 4s and iPad Mini 2. The thing here is you have to hold after the second double tap otherwise nothing will be recorded. On 25/11/2014 14:53, Jan Kleinhans wrote: Hi And, thanks to some great help, I tried the rais

Re: help Mode?

2014-11-25 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Four finger double tap is what you must have done to get into this help mode, which is actually called VoiceOver practice. The gesture is a toggle so doing this again will get you out of VoiceOver practice. On 25/11/2014 20:32, Christina C. wrote: Last night I somehow accidentally performed so

Re: The Dictation feature on the I Phone

2014-11-25 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
It is but only on the 4s and later and you have an active internet connection and Siri is on in settings general Siri. On 25/11/2014 21:40, Terri Elliott wrote: Hi. I can't seem to locate the dictation feature in the text field. Is it not available any more? Thanks. Terri -- The following

Re: Authy

2014-11-25 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
authentication code for each service? Thanks, Wayne On 11/21/14, Christopher Hallsworth wrote: Hi all So you may ask what is Authy? It's an app for your device that makes two factor verification very easy. Take a look here www.authy.com Also, take a look at the app's entry here www.applev

Re: disappointed from the list no help.

2014-11-28 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi, I ask the same. Why unsubscribe? Perhaps nobody has the answer. I ask questions and don't always get replies. Do I vent and unsubscribe? No. I think if nobody knows so be it. On 28/11/2014 17:34, ram kalia wrote: hai friends, i am unsubscribing from the list as nobody pay attention to

Re: ibooks and voiceover?

2014-11-28 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi, Yes they are. Why not download a free book or a sample of a paid book and give it a try. On 28/11/2014 12:48, david gross wrote: Are Ibooks accessible using vo? I am using a 4s and 8.11. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list

Re: updated to ios 8.11

2014-11-30 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi, I'm pleased you now have the update. Here are my answers to you. 1. iCloud drive is Apple's answer to Dropbox and other storage providers. Any file of any kind can be saved and managed in iCloud Drive. 2. Keychain has been around since 7.1x. It allows you to store credentials, securely, to th

Re: updated to ios 8.11

2014-12-01 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
- Original Message - From: christopher hallsworth To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 7:19 AM Subject: Re: updated to ios 8.11 Hi, I'm pleased you now have the update. Here are my answers to you. 1. iCloud drive is Apple's answer to D

Re: Siri doing strange things.

2014-12-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi Laurie, This is called Hey Siri and should only be activated if the phone is connected to ac power. If you do not wish to use Hey Siri then turn it off in settings, general, Siri. > On 1 Dec 2014, at 18:08, Lori Dent wrote: > > Hi all, > > I just updated to ios 8.11on my iPhone five the

Re: updated to ios 8.11

2014-12-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi Laurie, Since iCloud Drive is integrated into iOS 8 and is part of your iCloud account then how much it costs depends on your storage plan. If you have the free 5 GB plan then iCloud Drive will be free. Using iCloud Drive is only achievable by using apps that support it. These apps may includ

Re: Siri doing strange things.

2014-12-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi Laurie, Perhaps Siri at your end picked up something similar which sounded like hey Siri to it, know what I mean? Yes, Hey Siri will only work when the phone is connected to ac power. > On 1 Dec 2014, at 19:08, Lori Dent wrote: > > Hi Chris, > > I know about hey siri and I do have it turne

Re: updated to ios 8.11

2014-12-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi Laurie, First of all, it's GB not MB. MB is rather small by today's standards grin. Ok. In the iCloud heading, it's showing your total as well as your available storage, right? If the total storage is 5.0 GB then you are using the free 5 GB plan, otherwise it would say something other than tha

Re: updated to ios 8.11

2014-12-01 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi Laurie, You got it. I'm pleased all makes sense now. On 02/12/2014 05:02, Lori Dent wrote: Hi Chris, Yes in the iCloud heading it's showing my total and available storage. So I'm using the 5.0 gigabites plan for free. So I should be able to go ahead and use the keychain and the iCloud d

Waltr was Re: Directions for adding music from ITunes 12 to IPhone

2014-12-02 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, Please check out a fairly new paid project called Waltr from www.softarena.com basically it takes the hassle out of iTunes altogether. Connect your device before starting the app, open the music or video you wish to upload, and it will magically not only be added to your device but also

Re: Waltr was Re: Directions for adding music from ITunes 12 to IPhone

2014-12-02 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
e and it was converted to the correct m4r format. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 2, 2014, at 2:03 PM, "RobH." wrote: I think the page said it was even easier than that; but glad I understand it better now. Thanks, Rh. - Original Message - From: "Christopher Hallsworth&

Disappearing ringtones...

2014-12-02 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, I have contacted Apple regarding my ringtones disappearing. While they have not told me personally, I read that they are investigating the issue. That's all. So for now back up any ringtones you've purchased or make your own. -- The following information is important for all members o

Re: Disappearing ring tones...

2014-12-02 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, Actually they did say something like that anyway and to try again in at least a couple of weeks. On 02/12/2014 21:43, Rob wrote: Please dont waste any more money. I would contact Apple and wait untill they fix the problem. Note. I dont buy ringtones. I'm going on what I have been heari

Re: Disappearing ring tones...

2014-12-02 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi, They are gone for good unless you either pay for them again or let iTunes Support know by showing your receipt if you can. On 02/12/2014 21:30, Brent Harding wrote: I have always had this bug. I bought two tones, and lost them at the phone restart. How can I get them back, or are they gone

Re: Waltr was Re: Directions for adding music from ITunes 12 to IPhone

2014-12-02 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
disappeared from the phone on me with the latest 8.1.1 or whatever it is. - Original Message - From: "Christopher Hallsworth" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 3:12 PM Subject: Re: Waltr was Re: Directions for adding music from ITunes 12 to IPhone Oh, will have to check out

Re: mBraille or what?

2014-12-03 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, I'm sorry. i thought the person in question was usin the paid version. I will try not to assume this in the future. On 03/12/2014 14:03, RobH. wrote: Ok, that fixed it good; thanks. - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 8:40 AM S

New iPad Mini 2

2014-12-03 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, Only posting this here as it relates to iOS devices. I don't normally post general iOS chatter but I think an exception to the rule can apply here. Just spoken to my father on the cellular. He asked if he can have something from his Amazon deliver to my address. An iPad Mini 2 for ste

New iPad Mini 2

2014-12-03 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, Only posting this here as it relates to iOS devices. I don't normally post general iOS chatter but I think an exception to the rule can apply here. Just spoken to my father on the cellular. He asked if he can have something from his Amazon deliver to my address. An iPad Mini 2 for ste

Re: setting up an iPhone 4S without a Sim Card.

2014-12-05 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi, No. A nonworking sim card will do for the activation. On 05/12/2014 08:28, Ahmed Khater wrote: Dear all, I am trying to set up an iPhone 4S. The first time I ran it via Itunes, I asked iTunes to set up the phone as a new iphone and not to restore my iPhone 5S backup to it. However, it seems

Re: iBooks app

2014-12-05 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, Some books are free while others are paid. On 06/12/2014 05:35, Lori Dent wrote: Hi all, I have the iBooks app on my Iphone 5 since I upgraded to ios 8.11. What I was wanting to know are all the books in the iBook app free or do I have to pay for some of the ibooks? Thanks Lori and

Re: when is the next update is hoping to come of ios 8

2014-12-07 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi, It will be ready when it's ready. We beta testers have it already but can't say what's new and improved nor can we say what's fixed. On 07/12/2014 10:06, ram kalia wrote: yo friends what's up! anybody knows that when the next update of ioas 8is going to come -- The following infor

Re: The dark side of Apple's two-factor authentication

2014-12-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
Thanks for sharing. I did read somewhere that you must use a recovery key to unlock a locked account. This is probably overlooked though. You just can't win. An Apple ID without two factor authentication makes you an easy target for hackers, yet having an account with two factor authentication t

Re: The dark side of Apple's two-factor authentication

2014-12-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
Go to http://appleid.apple.com click manage my Apple ID, sign in and it's in the passwords and security tab. > On 9 Dec 2014, at 20:40, Hope Paulos wrote: > > How can you set up to factor authentication for an existing Apple ID? I don't > believe I have the set up… > > Hope Paulos > > On Dec 9

iPad Mini 2

2014-12-10 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, I want to share this experience with you all. This morning I was playing with the TuneIn Radio app on my iPad Mini 2 when all of a sudden sound quit working unless I use Siri. I then rebooted the device several times with no joy. I even tried the volume buttons with no joy either. So in

Re: enabling 2 step

2014-12-10 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi Carol P and all, When you start to enable two step verification, you are told that this will replace answering your security questions. So the page will answer your question. On 10/12/2014 12:59, carol.pearso...@googlemail.com wrote: OK, so I know how to enable two step verification. Are

Re: enabling 2 step

2014-12-10 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
ng to understand it now. Carol P - Original Message - From: "Christopher Hallsworth" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 2:56 PM Subject: Re: enabling 2 step Hi Carol P and all, When you start to enable two step verification, you are told that this will replace answerin

Re: The dark side of Apple's two-factor authentication

2014-12-10 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Very true. I haven't read the article but sounds like someone had more time to complain than feel security confident. On 10/12/2014 04:20, Joanne Chua wrote: I personally found this article is laughable. It is the user choice to activated two factor authentication for Apple, then, they complai

Re: Voiceover not speaking

2014-12-10 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi, Please read my post with subject, "iPad Mini 2". The same will aply to iPhone and iPod Touch regardless of iOS version. However, I will add here that if you do the restore in iTunes you will have to make do with the upgraded iOS. Apple does not allow you to reinstall the same iOS unless it

Re: Battery run down completely

2014-12-11 Thread christopher hallsworth
Not at all. Batteries in these devices do not have such a memory. They are some kind of lithium batteries that do not suffer from this so called memory. > On 11 Dec 2014, at 21:52, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: > > Hi guys. Doesn't keeping your phone plugged in all the time and then using an > external

Re: Alex voice

2014-12-11 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi, You are behind the times . Alex is only available on the 5s, 6 and 6+. No instructions needed . > On 12 Dec 2014, at 06:50, Johnna Simmons wrote: > > Hello all, > > I am running the latest version of IOS on my iphone 5c, and I have tried to > find Alex by going into settings, accessibi

Re: The dark side of Apple's two-factor authentication

2014-12-12 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
iCloud Keychain has nothing to do with this two factor authentication thread we're talking about here. Two factor authentication adds another layer of protection to your Apple ID. Not only does it require the password for your Apple ID; it also requires you enter a security code shown on any or

Another browser for iOS Atomic Web Browser

2014-12-12 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
U.K. App Store link is here https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/atomic-web-browser-full-screen/id347929410?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8 -- 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 conce

Re: Ring tones

2014-12-12 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, I think I may check these out. I'm struggling to work out how to manually manage music in iTunes 12. It is done on a mac but similar procedures should apply under Windows too. On 12/12/2014 14:58, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hi Jessica, Have you ever listened to Jonathan Mosen’s FS Cas

Re: braille input

2014-12-14 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all, It's a conflict with Safari and Braille Input. It can only be used for navigation. Please report this to Apple Accessibility. I have done this already and still no fix. Remember though bugs seem to be ordered in terms of highest priority first which isn't necessarily to do with accessi

Re: can no longer use canfind

2014-12-14 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi, I would now the majority of the critical bugs has been fixed. We are at 8.1.2. Eventually apps that would run under iOS 7 will no longer do so as developers take advantage of the new features and APIs (application programming interfaces) available in iOS 8. On 14/12/2014 13:11, martin nel

Re: Completing the Facebook sign-up process

2014-12-15 Thread christopher hallsworth
I set up Facebook on the computer using the mobile site and used Webvisum to solve the captcha at the time which was a few years ago. > On 15 Dec 2014, at 17:36, Mary Otten wrote: > > Well, I got the Facebook app on my phone. I set up the account all the way to > the last step, which sends you

Re: music ring tones

2014-12-15 Thread christopher hallsworth
1. Open the contact and double tap edit. 2. Double tap ringtone and select the ringtone. Double tap back. 3. Double tap done, then double tap back. > On 16 Dec 2014, at 06:36, Lori Dent wrote: > > Hi all, > > I downloaded a country ring tone to my iPhone 5, and I wanted to at it to my > co

Re: music ring tones

2014-12-16 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
No. To do this: 1. Double tap settings. 2. Double tap sounds. 3. Double tap ringtone. 4. Double tap on the ringtone. Double tap bac. 5. Double tap back again. On 16/12/2014 18:28, Lori Dent wrote: Hi Chris, Thank you. I will go and try doing this. So, if I want my music ring tone to play whe

Re: Is there a way to lock a text message in your phone so you can't delete by accident

2014-12-16 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
No. Could be a useful feature so why not go through the appropriate channels of Apple such as accessibil...@apple.com or http://www.apple.com/feedback On 16/12/2014 18:12, Jen Colley wrote: Hi, I am wondering if there is a way to lock a text message in my phone so it can’t be deleted? Thanks.

Re: Merry Christmas All

2014-12-16 Thread christopher hallsworth
Thank you so much, and all are welcome for any help I provided this year. > On 16 Dec 2014, at 22:46, Alan J Paganelli > wrote: > > Hi All, > > The Christmas season is upon us and because so many folks on this list > helpped me out when I needed it during this past year, let me offer this

KNFB Reader

2014-12-17 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi all, For financial reasons, all of which are good, I am considering purchasing the KNFB Reader. But I'm going to most likely use it only to recognize inaccessible electronic documents such as PDF. Will this app fit the bill for me? See I get sighted help to read my mail anyway so probably won

Re: KNFB Reader

2014-12-17 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: "christopher hallsworth" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 3:37 AM Subject: KNFB Reader Hi all, For financial reasons, all of which are good, I am considering

Re: KNFB Reader

2014-12-17 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
e Universe Sent from my iPhone 5S On Dec 17, 2014, at 1:37 AM, christopher hallsworth wrote: Hi all, For financial reasons, all of which are good, I am considering purchasing the KNFB Reader. But I'm going to most likely use it only to recognize inaccessible electronic documents such as

Re: refund a book?

2014-12-18 Thread christopher hallsworth
In your email receipt click the report a problem link below the title and follow the instructions on the web page. > On 19 Dec 2014, at 02:40, Joanne Chua wrote: > > Hi, > > Is there a way that i can refund a book from iBooks through iTunes store? > > What happen is that, i thought i bought an

Re: KNFB Reader

2014-12-18 Thread christopher hallsworth
Ok thank you. Well I could always treat myself to it, then if I'm not satisfied can get a refund. Thanks all for the advice. I'm still thinking about it. > On 19 Dec 2014, at 02:22, Richard Turner wrote: > > Well, I've used KNFB Reader when my screen reader wasn't speaking to take a > picture o

Re: How to forwArd text messages on latest version of iOS

2014-12-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
1. Open the message. 2. Double tap reply button. 3. Double tap forward. Alternatively: 1. Select the message in say the inbox. 2. Do a one finger flick up to more. 3. Double tap reply. 4. Double tap forward. Note If you do not see more make sure the rotor is set to actions. > On 19 Dec 2014, at 22:

Re: Fleksy update

2014-12-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
Personally, no. I can even use the predictive keyboard to help me complete a word. I just type the first few letters and it's often very good at completing the word for me. > On 17 Dec 2014, at 14:47, Chris Nusbaum wrote: > > With the advent of integrated predictive typing in iOS 8, is there r

Re: How to forwArd text messages on latest version of iOS

2014-12-19 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
text messages what's it clearly states in subject line. On Dec 19, 2014, at 4:05 PM, christopher hallsworth wrote: 1. Open the message. 2. Double tap reply button. 3. Double tap forward. Alternatively: 1. Select the message in say the inbox. 2. Do a one finger flick up to more. 3. Double ta

Re: OCR app for small documents such as bills and letters?

2014-12-19 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
I am thinking about getting the KNFB Reader myself because I heard it can amongst other things read computer screens at least as well as inaccessible electronic documents such as PDF. On 19/12/2014 23:45, trahern culver wrote: hi all, i have an iphone6 with the latest version of ios8. please

KNFB Reader

2014-12-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all I finally bit the bullet and purchased the KNFB Reader iOS app. It's definitely easier to use compared to Prizmo yet more powerful. I like the tilt guidance and field of view report features. That's all for now but for £50.00 it was a bargain compared to £70.00. That's $74.99 U.S. compa

Re: 25% off for KNFB Reader

2014-12-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Click the I agree link before clicking continue. On 23/12/2014 19:34, Georgina Joyce wrote: Hello, I must be really dumb. I can’t purchase a gift code. I’ve selected the value. I’m presented a buy button and I’m sure I’ve clicked it. I’ve found a continue link and pressed that too. But I can’

Re: 25% off for KNFB Reader

2014-12-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Depends on your Paypal payment preferences otherwise it is deducted from your Paypal balance. On 23/12/2014 20:00, Jessica D wrote: When you purchase a gift card, where does it charge to? I'm just curious. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2014, at 2:53 PM, Christopher Hallsworth

Re: Using Apple cards

2014-12-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
You have to redeem the cards one by one in order to purchase from it. In other words, redeem the card then future purchases will be deducted from your card balance. Then when you're low redeem the other etc etc. On 23/12/2014 20:54, Karl Smith wrote: I want to buy the KNFB reader software whil

Re: 25% off for KNFB Reader

2014-12-23 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Your credit debit card or bank account. On 23/12/2014 20:41, Jessica D wrote: What if you don't have that? Where would it come from then? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2014, at 3:24 PM, Christopher Hallsworth wrote: Depends on your Paypal payment preferences otherwise it is deducted

KNFB Reader

2014-12-25 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Hi all Changed subject and started a new thread. While the KNFB Reader came out on or shortly after iOS 8 day, it took me till Christmas to get it. I was patient like anybody else. I thought Christmas was the right time to get it plus it was on sale at about half price. I'm going to try and hav

Re: KNFB Reader

2014-12-25 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
2014, at 17:02, Christopher Hallsworth wrote: Hi all Changed subject and started a new thread. While the KNFB Reader came out on or shortly after iOS 8 day, it took me till Christmas to get it. I was patient like anybody else. I thought Christmas was the right time to get it plus it was on sale

Re: problem with passcode on new Iphone

2014-12-29 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
The only way to rid a passcode is to restore in iTunes and only if your device is in DFU or recovery mode. On 29/12/2014 16:23, Susan Wojtecki wrote: -- 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

Re: iTunes allowance

2014-12-30 Thread christopher hallsworth
Last I checked you can't set up your own allowance. > On 30 Dec 2014, at 16:35, Traci Duncan wrote: > > Has anyone tried out the iTunes allowance feature? > > This is what I want to accomplish, and I’m not sure if it is doable. > > I want to set up an iTunes allowance for myself. We have famil

Re: Finding the Alec voice on an iPad mini two

2015-01-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
Go to settings, accessibility, VoiceOver, speech, default dialect and Alex is under the English U.S. heading. > On 2 Jan 2015, at 05:03, Celeste MyHand wrote: > > I have a friend who just bought an iPad mini two and he can't find the Alex > voice any suggestions > > Celeste's iPhone 5c: Pinki

Re: Finding the Alec voice on an iPad mini two

2015-01-02 Thread christopher hallsworth
ooglegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Finding the Alec voice on an iPad mini two > > Hello, I went to Settings accessibility voice over speech and under English > dialect, all I had was the fault and enhance. I did not see Alex at all. Any > help would be greatly appreciated I am runn

Re: have anyone noticed this serious problem with iOS8 on the 4S?

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
I think you mean 4s or later. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 18 Sep 2014, at 16:32, Christopher huby wrote: > The reason for this is because the iOS 8 is for iPhone 5s and later hope this > helps > > > > On 18 Sep 2014, at 1:21 pm, Cris Ali wrote: > > Hello folks, > > It looks that a very i

Re: New member

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
Welcome to the list! Sent from my Macbook Pro On 22 Sep 2014, at 18:05, Alex Hall wrote: > Welcome to the list. Yes, you can ask any questions you have on here. I'd > also suggest that you look at www.applevis.com for even more resources - > guides, podcasts, forums, and more, plus accessibil

Re: Braille Keyboard in iOs8

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
I wouldn't bother calibrating the dots. Braille Screen Input works fine without the calibration. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 21 Sep 2014, at 15:34, Sandy Finley wrote: > When I calibrate the dots on the Braille keyboard there is a difference in > Table and Away modes. In Table mode dots 1, 2,

Re: Trouble with the itunes store on my iPhone 5c using ios 8

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
Try double tapping and holding on the amount. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 22 Sep 2014, at 11:42, Jen Colley wrote: > Hi, > I am trying to make a purchase from the itunes store. > I can preview the song I want but when I double tap the dollar amount nothing > happens. > How do you get the bu

Re: Related to my i phone 4s please help!

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
We never had this under iOS 7 on our 4s. Are you running the latest 7.x, 7.1.2? Sent from my Macbook Pro On 22 Sep 2014, at 08:10, ram kalia wrote: > Hello team, > when ever any call comes and if I don't receive it and it gets > disconnected, on my screen apple logo comes and I think it restart

Re: Connect your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch using Continuity

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
g calls to phones can be done on the Mac, but what about > text messaging? > > Shawn > Sent From My White MacBook > >> On Sep 22, 2014, at 2:57 AM, christopher hallsworth >> wrote: >> >> You do not need bluetooth to use continuity. >> >> Sent

Re: Direct touch typing

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
touch typing, I drop my finger on the character I want to >>> enter and then I lift my finger to insert that character into the >>> edit field. I don't slide my finger around looking for the character >>> I want, so I'm not quite seeing what direct touch t

Re: Alex, where are you?

2014-09-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
To me Alex sounds the same on both a Macbook Pro and iPad Mini. Comments suggest he sounds distorted on an iPhone though. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 23 Sep 2014, at 18:13, Teresa Cochran wrote: > I'm curious how he compares on the Mac and on the iThings. Have you heard him > on the Mac? Is h

Re: iPhone and blue tooth keyboard

2014-09-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
If you are on iOS 8 then there are glitches using it with bluetooth keyboards. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 22 Sep 2014, at 21:44, Kerri wrote: > Hi, all, I joined yesterday so please excuse me if this has bee done already. > > I have an issue with my iPhone 5S and Apple bluetooth keyboard. Whe

Re: IOs 8 release and accessibility.

2014-09-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
Tell me about it! I'm just glancing at them but just deal with them personally. I love iOS 8! Sent from my Macbook Pro On 23 Sep 2014, at 09:20, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > Isn't it strange how when a new Ios comes out we always focus on the negative > stuff about it? It makes me wonder how many

Re: IOs 8 release and accessibility.

2014-09-23 Thread christopher hallsworth
refore I have hope: > The steadfast love of the Lord > never ceases; > his mercies never come to an end; > they are new every morning; > great is your faithfulness." > (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) > > > > > On Sep 23, 2014, at 3:12 PM, christopher halls

Re: iOS 8 voiceover &. Caller id

2014-09-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
This is a bug. For now read the information presented or turn always speak notifications on in the main VoiceOver settings. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 24 Sep 2014, at 03:27, Sharonda Greenlaw wrote: > I don't get any announcement when a person calls, or when they"beep in while > I'm on a cal

Re: handoff

2014-09-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Yes. But if you have a Mac running Yosemite you can also use Handoff. This won't be relevant though for most users until it is released next month. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 24 Sep 2014, at 09:06, Billy Maynard wrote: > hello everyone, > > I'm planning on getting an iPhone 6+ after an updat

Good news to Facebook Messenger for iOS users

2014-09-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi all Don't know if this is limited to iOS 8, however in the latest version of Facebook Messenger for iOS you can now use the actions rotor to delete messages as well as perform other actions. So to delete a message you can now swipe to the conversation you wish to delete, use the rotor to sel

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
It's been pulled. You can delete the update off the device by going to settings > general > usage > manage storage. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 24 Sep 2014, at 19:28, Michael McKay wrote: > Hi! Gang:I just tried to download IOS 8.0.1, and it is telling me that my > phone is not connected to t

Re: iOS 8.0.1 is out

2014-09-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Well I never got it to test before you so guess it's done in-house. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 24 Sep 2014, at 19:28, Neal Ewers wrote: > Hi, I applaud Apple's quick update release. What is bothersome is that they > put out an update not knowing about the issue that caused them to pull it. I

Re: iOS 7 accessible version of Fleksy please?

2014-09-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
They have. If you downloaded it in the past you can still get it from the purchased section of the App Store. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 24 Sep 2014, at 19:30, Chuck Dean wrote: > Unfortunately, I could not find Fleksy VO in the App Store. I think they may > have discontinued it. > > -- >

Handoff

2014-09-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi all Is it safe to turn off Handoff and still make/receive calls on both my iPhone 4s and iPad Mini with Retina? Asking as only the latter has full Handoff capabilities while the former only supports making and receiving calls. Any replies greatly appreciated. Thanks! Sent from my Macbook Pr

Re: app for facebook chat

2014-09-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
The official Facebook and Facebook Messenger apps work just fine. FaceTime allows you to make and receive calls from and to other Apple devices over wifi or cellular data if supported. This is unlike wifi calling introduced in iOS 8. Both video and audio calls can be made and received. FaceTime

Family Sharing

2014-09-25 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi all The new Family Sharing service introduced in iOS 8 is just fantastic. I have set up Family Sharing for myself (organizer) and added my manager (Hannah Day) to the family. Well Apple don't need to know we are not related smile. We put it to the test yesterday when Hannah purchased a song

Re: Problems using onscreen Braille keyboard

2014-09-25 Thread christopher hallsworth
I use this too and all is fine here. I have to temporarily switch it to away mode first before tabletop mode works successfully. Anyone has this? Sent from my Macbook Pro On 25 Sep 2014, at 18:04, Cheryl Homiak wrote: > I am using tabletop method mostly and everything is working. > > -- > C

Re: why I don't like iOS 8: was Re: IOS is complete crap with VoiceOver

2014-09-25 Thread christopher hallsworth
Lol! That will be part of the handoff feature in iOS 8. This allows calls to be made and received from any device running iOS 8 including iPad and iPod Touch as well as Macs running Yosemite coming soon. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 25 Sep 2014, at 18:00, SoonerAnnie wrote: > My 4S is doing be

Re: Any Way to Use Touch Typing on Numeric Keypad?

2014-09-25 Thread christopher hallsworth
Direct Touch Typing currently does not work everywhere, The numeric keypad might be one area. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 25 Sep 2014, at 17:31, Sherry Wells wrote: > I'm fine using touch typing everywhere. I currently have touch typing on for > text entry. It is not working for the numeric

Re: Any Way to Use Touch Typing on Numeric Keypad?

2014-09-25 Thread christopher hallsworth
ouch typing which just came in with > iOS 8. > > Alan Lemly > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 25, 2014, at 1:36 PM, christopher hallsworth > wrote: > >> Direct Touch Typing currently does not work everywhere, The numeric keypad >> might be one area. >

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