VoiceOver loses focus when moving through next and previous stations Pandora 5.5 IOS 7.1.2

2014-08-17 Thread Shai
Hi all, In using version 5.5 of the Pandora app with IOS 7.1.2 I have noticed that VoiceOver loses focus in the stations tab. When I attempt to swipe left or right through my list of previous or next stations, or when trying to explore the screen to discover stations, VoiceOver either places me on

Re: Blocking unwanted text messages

2014-08-31 Thread Shai
Hello Don, >From within the message, double tap on the contact button which will be at the upper right of the screen. Next, flick right until you get to the more info button and double tap. In this dialogue, you will find a button that states block this caller. Simply double tap on this button, fli

Re: Adding stations into iTunes radio on the iPhone

2014-09-04 Thread Shai
Hello Cory, Though this is not a perfect suggestion, I have found that the only way to add a station that I had been listening to audio previews for was to perform this action using iTunes on the computer. I sent an email regarding this matter to Apple accessibility. Hopefully, it will be addressed

Update stations list in Pandora 5.5.1

2014-09-07 Thread Shai
Hello all, Several weeks ago, I had sent an email to the list noting that I had an issue with the stations list losing focus when flicking left or right through Pandora. Since that time, I have been communicating with them regarding this and it turns out that the stations list is vertical. Therefor

Re: Hebrew on an iDevice

2014-09-07 Thread Shai
Hello Jane, At the present time, VoiceOver does not support the Hebrew language on an IOS device. On 9/7/14, Jane wrote: > Do Apple products like iPads and iPods and iPhones support the Hebrew > language with VoiceOver? Asking for a friend who is helping another friend > figure out a solution fo

Re: Weather Bug In IOS8

2014-09-22 Thread Shai
Hi Gary, If Siri releases before you are finished with your request, try keeping the home button held down while you are speaking to Siri and then releasing. This will allow Siri to take in your full instruction. Hope that helps. On 9/22/14, Gary Petraccaro wrote: > There's a bug in the way Si

IOS 8.02 and VoiceOver

2014-09-25 Thread Shai
Hello, Has anyone had a chance to download IOS 8.02 and if so, what VoiceOver bugs have been resolved? I was particularly waiting for the keypad and sharing issues to be addressed. Has anyone had a chance to try these out and confirm whether or not they are still present? Thanks in advance for any

Re: Touchtones getting stuck on iPhone 6+

2014-10-06 Thread Shai
Hello Cara, Yes, I am having this happen here also and perform the same behavior that you describe. Though this is not on an iPhone6 and is on an iPhone5s, I wanted to report that I am having the same issue. On 10/6/14, Cara Quinn wrote: > Hi All, > > Have looked back through the recent list tra

Re: beginner: questions

2014-10-08 Thread Shai
Hello Renette, You might also try www.applevis.com, they have helpful guides, podcasts and tutorials on items that you may want to learn. On 10/2/14, renette bloem wrote: > Hallo > > I got my first Iphone today. 5-S. > > I have the following questions and would appreciate help very much: > > >

Deleting characters in search field of app store and clearing search does not work on IOS 8.0.2

2014-10-13 Thread Shai
Hello all, I am using an iPhone5s with IOS 8.0.2. Today, when I went to the app store, I noticed that when I searched the store and pressed delete on a character that VoiceOver would not announce the character being deleted. Ultimately, I double tapped on delete and held it down thus deleting the w

VoiceOver restarting and camfind IOS8.0.2

2014-10-13 Thread Shai
Hello, I am using VoiceOver on an iPhone5s with IOS 8.0.2. When I use the Cam Find app by instructing Siri to open it and I take the initial picture, I notice that VoiceOver restarts though the picture is still being processed. Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks in advance for any responses --

Re: Newest version Pandora

2014-10-14 Thread Shai
Hello, I did have a problem with swiping and losing focus in the previous version and talked with a support rep. What ended up working for me was to enable vertical navigation in the rotor settings of VoiceOver. Then, when I went into Pandora, I turned my fingers on the screen until I heard vertica

Re: How do you place a call on hold and answer another and where do I find those auto text messages you can send?

2015-06-15 Thread Shai
Hello Jen, To place a call on hold to allow you to answer another one, remove the phone from your ear and find the button near the bottom right of the screen that says hold and accept. As to the message when someone calls, yes this is possible on the iPhone by double tapping on the message button w

Re: Follow-up about serious VoiceOver bug in iOS 8.4

2015-07-02 Thread Shai
Hello, I can confirm this bug as well; however, it just came about in IOS 8.4. It is most noticeable in the Twitter app where it seems as though tweets are being skipped. I have not noticed it in Mail. On 7/2/15, Grant wrote: > Thanks for the feedback. In my particular case, this problem did not

Re: Anna's apple watch book

2015-07-03 Thread Shai
Hello Daniel, I am pasting the pertinent information from Anna's email that was sent to the list regarding her book which should have all the information: Watching Without Looking: A VoiceOver User's First Month with the Apple Watch. is available at http://watchingwithoutlooking.wordpress.com It's

Re: Find Friends / Maps

2015-07-06 Thread Shai
Hi, Double tapping on the more button after you have double tapped on the contact will give you the location. On 7/6/15, Shaf wrote: > Here's a question which I can't figure out the answer for: > In Find Friends, when double tapping on a friend to view their location, > you get a bunch of nearby

Re: Any resources describing how to move one's account from one computer to another one?

2015-07-10 Thread Shai
The entire iTunes folder should be copied. On 7/10/15, Neal Ewers wrote: > Robert, did you copy the entire iTunes folder, or just the iTunes media > folder? > > Thanks. > > Neal > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Robert Doc wright > Sent: Friday

Re: CELL SIGNAL SHOWS SEARCHING CONTINUOUSLY

2015-07-12 Thread Shai
Hi, I have seen this issue. When this occurs, I would try the following: 1. Enable and disable airplane mode found in the control center or settings. 2. Although this sounds obvious, restart your phone by pressing the sleep/wake or power button at the top of the phone until VoiceOver states power o

Re: Touch ID

2015-07-13 Thread Shai
Hi Kim, A suggestion I could make might me to make an appointment with the Apple Store. Perhaps the button might need to be repaired. Another option would be to confirm that the setting for unlock this iPhone is on for finger prints. On 7/13/15, Kim Samco wrote: > > > Looking for suggestions. th

Re: Talking timer/stopwatch App

2015-07-16 Thread Shai
Hi, The clock app on the phone does have a timer and stopwatch function. Down at the bottom of the app there are tabs for each. You could ask Siri set the time for so and so minutes and it will set it. On 7/16/15, Christina wrote: > Hello, are there any accessible ones out there? I'd like to pos

accessing photos and voice memos in iTunes12 on pc

2015-01-03 Thread Shai
Hello all, I am trying to access photos and voice memos that were sunk from my iPhone in iTunes12 on the pc. How do I access these? For voice memos, I checked in the voice memos playlist; however, there are no voice memos there. I know that there are voice memos since erasing them and resyncing wi

Google search with Safari on iPhone5s with IOS 8.1.2

2015-01-03 Thread Shai
Hello all, On an iPhone5s using VoiceOver with IOS 8.1.2, I notice that I am unable to flick left or right when backing out of a Google search result with a two finger scrub or pressing the back button. As a result, I need to go back to my home screen and return to Safari to perform a different Goo

settings app on iphone5s crashing when attempting to change mail sound IOS 8.0.2

2014-10-17 Thread Shai
Hello, When I attempt to go to settings/sound/new mail sound and swipe past the store option to vibration, I notice that the settings app on my iPhone5s crashes and takes me back to the home screen. Has anyone else noticed this? Thinking that it was too many apps in the switcher, I quit a few apps

Re: Think I found a bug with the iPhone keypad in ios 8.1

2014-10-21 Thread Shai
Hello Jen, Yes, I did experience this on my iPhone5s yesterday after making a few calls and also after leaving a message for someone and pressing the associated sequence of keys to review and send it. My solution for getting the tones back was to quit the phone app in the switcher and relaunch it a

IOS 8.1 and opening attachments in mail

2014-10-21 Thread Shai
Hello all, When I open the mail app and open a message with a word attachment, I notice that I am unable to open it by double tapping on the attachment name. I also tried a double tap and hold hoping that it would open the associated attachment or produce the open in menu; however, nothing occured.

Re: Is it time to upgrade?

2014-10-23 Thread Shai
Hello, Another bug that I have seen from my experience is being able to open a Word attachment in the mail app with VoiceOver. When one opens the email and double taps on the attachment, nothing seems to occur. Simlarly, when one double taps and holds to receive the open in dialogue, it is not rece

was Re: Is it time to upgrade? now is bug with email attachments IOS 8.1

2014-10-24 Thread Shai
>> On Oct 23, 2014, at 6:30 PM, Shai wrote: >> >> Hello, >> Another bug that I have seen from my experience is being able to open >> a Word attachment in the mail app with VoiceOver. >> When one opens the email and double taps on the attachment, nothing >&

Caller ID call waiting announcement IOS 8.1

2014-10-26 Thread Shai
Hi all, I am using IOS 8.1 on an iPhone5s and am noticing that caller ID is not announced if one receives a call waiting call even if the speak notifications setting is turned on for VoiceOver. Before, I remember it being announced. Has anyone noticed this and found a work around? Thanks in advance

Re: Is there an app in the US for making Wi-Fi calls using your phone contacts?

2014-10-31 Thread Shai
Hello Neal, There is also an app called Line2. Though I have never used it and can not say how accessible it might be, you may want to check this one out also as I have heard good reviews on it. On 10/30/14, Neal Ewers wrote: > Hi, I think T-Mobil is the only carrier that supports wi-fi calling.

Re: EyeNote doesn't work either

2014-11-16 Thread Shai
Hello, Money Reader is working for me here on my iPhone5s with IOS8.1. The only app that I am presently experiencing difficulty with is EyeNote. After allowing it access to the camera, the app does not capture the denomination of the bill. I have attempted to quit the app and restart it but still n

Youmail app and VoiceOver

2015-01-30 Thread Shai
Hello all, I am considering using the Youmail app for my voicemail service and had a few questions regarding its use. 1. Is the app still accessible with VoiceOver? I know that there was a podcast conducted on it sometime ago but it is out of date now. 2. For those of you who use the service, have

Re: Voice Mail

2015-02-02 Thread Shai
Hello Dulce, Have you attempted to restart your phone by powering down and turning it back on? I would also attempt to turn cellular data off and on through settings/cellular. If this still doesn't remedy your problem, I would call your carrier. I actually had a similar issue last week on an iPhone

Re: Problem after exiting many apps

2015-02-06 Thread Shai
Hello, Yes, I can confirm this issue as well on an iPhone5s with version 8.1.3. This delay seems most apparent when exiting Safari. Pressing the home button three times to toggle VoiceOver off/on seems to resolve it. On 2/6/15, gs wrote: > I am having an interesting issue that I want to see if a

Re: CNET

2015-02-12 Thread Shai
Hello Ming, I have seen this issue since IOS 8 and did not know where to report the issue to. On 2/12/15, 'Ming' via VIPhone wrote: > hi all. > anyone using CNET app for reading the latest technology news? > if so, anyone experience an issue. that when we go to the app. and after > swiping to a f

Re: pandora question

2015-02-22 Thread Shai
Hi, Have you contacted support about this? They were very nice in assisting me with the accessibility of their app the last time I contacted them. On 2/22/15, Feliciano Godoy wrote: > Not possible with the current version on iphone with voiceover. > > Regards, Feliciano > > > > For tec

Re: Time warner apps was Comcast accessibility apps

2015-03-02 Thread Shai
Hello, What about apps for Time Warner cable customers? I know that there TWC Tv app was not too accessible but I'd be curious as to any other app which one has tried that might be. On 3/2/15, Tom Frank wrote: > There are several apps for Comcast Xfinity users that are mostly accessible. > Just

Calling a number from iphone contacts not showing keypad when returning back to phone app IOS 8.3

2015-04-28 Thread Shai
Hello all, When calling a number from contacts and returning back to the home screen while the call is in progress on IOS with VoiceOver, I recall that IOS use to show the keypad and other options when returning back to the active call. However, now with IOS 8.3 and VoiceOver when I return to the p

Re: Apps for Watching TV

2015-05-09 Thread Shai
Hi, I think that you are finding only a few channels with the Timewarner app due to the fact that you are in the live tv mode. If you explore the screen, you will find the guide tab on the right. Double tapping this should display all of the channels in portrait mode which you could flick right or

Question regarding lock screen on iPad with VoiceOver IOS 8.1

2015-05-12 Thread Shai
Hello, A friend of mine is using IOS8.1 with VoiceOver on an iPad. He is a novice user of the device and we noticed that when he attempts to unlock the iPad either via swiping three fingers to the right on the screen or trying to find the unlock button that the screen sometimes locks. As he is stil

Re: 6 Plus reception?

2015-05-17 Thread Shai
Also, just to add to what Anna mentioned, sometimes the cell provider may also have a microcell or femtocell device which one can hook up to their Internet to have better reception. Sometimes there may also be an option for Wifi calling. On 5/17/15, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > Hello Chris and al

Re: has anyone noticed this bug and also how do you report bugs to Apple?

2015-05-19 Thread Shai
I haven't noticed this bug in the Amazon Music app, but I have noticed it with the music app when listening to iTunes radio with headphones. Turning off audio ducking or restarting the app seems to resolve it. On 5/19/15, Paul Ferrara wrote: > All, I have noticed when playing a game on AtBat or

silencing VoiceOver announcement of song name on Apple TV when airplaying from iPhone

2016-07-03 Thread Shai
Hello, When airplaying music from my iPhone to the Apple TV fourth generation using the Acuradio app, I am noticing that VoiceOver on the Apple TV is announcing the song name. This comes in loud through my speakers as the song begins to play. Other than disabling VoiceOver while airplaying music, i

Re: silencing VoiceOver announcement of song name on Apple TV when airplaying from iPhone

2016-07-04 Thread Shai
e a question about Airplay in general. How is it on the 4th > generation? Any responses greatly appreciated. >> On 3 Jul 2016, at 23:13, Shai wrote: >> >> Hello, >> When airplaying music from my iPhone to the Apple TV fourth generation >> using the Acuradio app, I am

audo correct spelling on iOS using bluetooth keyboard with VoiceOver

2016-07-17 Thread Shai
Hello, When I send text messages or emails using a bluetooth keyboard, I notice that there are spelling suggestions which come up but I do not know how to interact with these and select the correct suggestion or cancel out of this area if I do not want any of the choices. Has anyone found a soluti

Re: Facebook

2016-07-24 Thread Shai
Hello Lois, The check in button is now under the "What's on Your Mind" area of the app. When the app is first opened double tap on this and then you should be able to flick right to the check in button which is just passed the live video button. You should be able to check in fine from there. I hop

Re: Ring doorbell app

2016-08-01 Thread Shai
Hello, I thought that I would let you know that there is a podcast from February 2016 on AppleVis published by David Woodbridge which demonstrates how to install the Ring Video Doorbell and work with their iOS app. For a review, you may want to check it out. Hope that helps On 7/31/16, grahamnrob

Exporting contacts from iCloud to Google contacts

2016-08-21 Thread Shai
Hello, I would like to be able to export my contacts from iCloud to Google contacts. I attempted to sign into iCloud on the pc using the latest version of JAWS and to hit enter on the contacts button but I am unable to find an export option and the actions menu button does not read. Has anyone foun

app or website to monitor price drops of apps iOS

2016-08-24 Thread Shai
Hello, I wanted to find out what people are using to monitor price drops of apps on iOS? I heard of a website called appshopper which I have been trying to use but I am finding their website is not too usable with VoiceOver. As an example, I notice that I am unable to search for an app by typing in

Re: iPhone 6 dropping lots of calls

2016-08-25 Thread Shai
Hi, Have you checked for carrier settings updates by going to settings/general/about? I have noticed that sometimes my phone does not report that there is a carrier update and going into this screen allows the phone to check for those updates. Have you also tried restarting the phone? Do these drop

Re: "Location tracking on" is back again

2016-08-27 Thread Shai
Hi, The setting that Mark suggested was to disable background app refresh. This can be found in settings/general/background app refresh. He mentioned that toggling it to off should remedy your location always tracking issue in the status bar. Hope that helps On 8/27/16, Mary Otten wrote: > Som

Re: Looking for app to track sail for apps

2016-09-02 Thread Shai
Hi, It looks like the App Shopper app is not in the store any longer. Can anyone recommend another app? All I see when I search now for app shopper is App Shopper Social which is not the same one. Thank you in advance for any responses On 9/2/16, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > Hi all, > > Could anyon

Re: Looking for app to track sail for apps

2016-09-03 Thread Shai
do you think it is not the same. Trust me, it is the right one. > > -Original Message- > From: Shai > Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 8:16 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Looking for app to track sail for apps > > Hi, > It looks like the App Sh

Re: Please help updating iPhone

2016-05-06 Thread Shai
Hi, I have not seen this screen before either. One option to try is to double tap on this slide to upgrade button instead of trying to swipe with three fingers. Hope this helps On 5/6/16, Pinky wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I plugged my iPhone into my pc and used iTunes to update to IOS 9.3.1. Now

Re: Is there a backspace and delete command to use with a braille display?

2016-05-13 Thread Shai
Hi, chord or space with dot 7 should also allow you to delete the previous character. On 5/13/16, Kimber Gardner wrote: > Hi All, > > When entering text on my Focus braille display in apps like draftpad, > is there a command for backspace and delete? > > Thanks, > Kimber > > -- > Kimberly > > --

Re: voice assistance apps

2016-05-31 Thread Shai
Hi, Just to add to Shawn's post, there is also the Hound app for Voice assistance as well. I use this app sometimes to get reviews or find information which Siri does not have. On 5/31/16, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: > Google Now is also for iOS, although I don't really like the app. I have 3 > virtual

Re: The Top 10 Things I'd like in iOS 10

2016-06-05 Thread Shai
Hello Jonathan, Nice blog post. I agree with you particularly on the Siri and braille improvements. Another option I would like to see under the do not disturb is the ability to block unknown numbers. Although one can presently block a number with caller ID, it seems that a person can still call wi

Question about the If app for the If This Then That site VoiceOver iOS 9.3.2

2016-06-07 Thread Shai
Hello all, Yesterday, I created an account with the ifttt (If this then that) website on the computer and attempted to download their app for iOs. After downloading it and opening the app, I tapped on the sign in button which asked for my user name or email. I double tapped on the text field to att

Re: recording apps

2016-06-08 Thread Shai
Hi, There is also the native Voice Memos app. You could use this to record and upload the files to Dropbox. The files are recorded as m4a if that makes any difference. As far as I know, there is no time limit on the recording. On 6/8/16, Gordon wrote: > coming over from Android I used an app cal

Voiceover Quicknav not being disabled automatically when typing in text field with bluetooth keyboard iOS9.2.1

2016-03-19 Thread Shai
Hello, When typing into a search field on the web or the Notes application using a bluetooth keyboard with my iPhone6s, I notice that quicknav is not being disabled automatically when I enter into a text field. Is there a setting I need to change for this to work? Although I do not mind disabling t

moving apps for Apple Watch using bluetooth keyboard with iOS app and VoiceOver

2016-03-27 Thread Shai
Hi, Using the Watch app on iOS and Voiceover, is there a Bluetooth keyboard command for moving apps in the app layout? Thank you in advance for any responses -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of

Hey Siri feature on Apple watch using latest watch OS and VoiceOver

2016-04-06 Thread Shai
Hello, On the Apple Watch with the latest OS and VoiceOver, I am noticing that the Hey Siri feature works intermittently. I have attempted to power the watch off and on again and also to restart my phone but I am still noticing the same behavior. Holding down on the crown until the watch vibrates f

Question about VoiceOver accessibility of Simplisafe alarm app on iOS9.3.1

2016-04-14 Thread Shai
Hi, Has anyone had experience using the Simplisafe alarm app with VoiceOver on iOS9.3.1 that can discuss its accessibility? How has your experience been in arming and disarming the system and event notifications? If this app is not accessible, what other security alarm apps can others speak about?

Re: Voice memos... how long can they be?

2015-09-28 Thread Shai
Hello Sieghard, Is there a way that one can pause the recording with the DropVox app? A reason that I like the Voice Memos app is that one can do this and restart the recording where it was left off. This eliminates the unnecessary chatter which shortens the length of the recording. If not, is the

Re: knfb reader problems

2015-09-29 Thread Shai
Hello Amy, I was able to get the app to take a picture of a single document. At that time, it did not play any text and I could not close it with a two finger scrub or double tapping on the back button so I closed the app from the app switcher. Now, I am experiencing the same issue; however, for me

Re: Beware, WiFi Assist

2015-09-30 Thread Shai
Hi Alan, You would need to monitor this of course, but I think that you would probably be ok leaving the wifi assist feature on given that it only utilizes cellular data when it sees that the wifi connection is weak. On 9/30/15, Alan Paganelli wrote: > I was somewhat concerned about WI-FI assist

Kobo books with VoiceOver and braille display on IOS

2015-09-30 Thread Shai
Hello, In reading a book for school, the website that I was reading the book on informed me that I could purchase an accessible version of it from Kobo. I know that there is a Kobo app out there which I downloaded but when I previewed the book I was unable to move forward or back a page using Voice

silent mode and VoiceOver on speaker phone IOS 9.0.2 and iPhone6s

2015-10-04 Thread Shai
Hi, When having my iPhone 6s with IOS 9.0.2 on silent mode via the rocker switch on the side, I notice that VoiceOver comes through the speaker phone or the ear piece even after the call has ended. I have attempted to restart VoiceOver by triple tapping the home button and also taking the phone app

within book search on Kindle app and Focus Blue braille display

2015-10-04 Thread Shai
Hi, Is there a search command for searching within a book using VoiceOver with the Kindle app and a Focus Blue display? I have not been able to find such a command through Google and I was hoping that someone could help. Thank you in advance for any responses -- The following information is impo

Re: A very long download of iOS 9.0.2

2015-10-04 Thread Shai
Hello Neal, For next time, if you tab through the ITunes window, JAWS should announce one item downloading. Tabbing further should display the item being downloaded and if you tab one more time the progress of the download. Although I have not updated this way in a while, this is the way I remember

hey Siri and dialing numbers iPhone6s

2015-10-06 Thread Shai
Hello, When using the "hey Siri" command on the iPhone6S with VoiceOver running IOS 9.0.2, I notice that the call is dialed through the speaker and there is no means by which to revert the call to the ear piece even if placing the phone next to the ear. Although I am ok with the call being dialed t

Re: hey Siri and dialing numbers iPhone6s

2015-10-07 Thread Shai
. It is only when I use the hey Siri command to dial a call that I notice that I am unable to revert the call to the ear piece. On 10/7/15, Les Kriegler wrote: > Hi Shai, > > I’m running the same setup as you are, except I have the iPhone 6S Plus. If > I initiate a call on spe

two finger double tap IOS 9.0.2

2015-10-12 Thread Shai
Hi Arnold, I have noticed the same behavior on my iPhone6s. I now use the end button as you mentioned. Hopefully, it will be fixed soon. On 10/12/15, Arnold Schmidt wrote: > For whatever the reason, on my iPhone 6, the two-finger double tap to end a > > phone call has never been reliable. I now

Re: Uber

2015-10-19 Thread Shai
The only part of the service which one does not seem to be able to obtain a fare estimate for is the Uber Pool service. Have others found this to be the case? On 10/18/15, SSEric wrote: > You can get a fair estimate from point to point. I have found the estimate > to be pretty close to the actua

Re: problem with gmail

2015-10-20 Thread Shai
Hello Terrie, Do you have more than one gmail account set up in the mail app on your phone? If so, do you have them both set to fetch at a specific interval? This was my set up since I have one gmail account for home and another for school. I had these both fetching at 15 minute intervals and I not

Re: problem with gmail

2015-10-20 Thread Shai
Hi Mark, Thank you for pointing this out. I did not even realize that gmail was having problems with its servers. I thought that this message had been because I had two accounts that were fetching on my iPhone and that the server was timing out. Now that you mentioned this, I might try fetching bot

Deleting characters deletes words when composing a message in messages app IOS9.1

2015-10-21 Thread Shai
Hi, When composing or replying to a message in the messages app with VoiceOver in IOS9.1 on an iPhone6s, I notice that when pressing the delete button that words are being deleted instead of individual characters. Has anyone else noticed this? If so, are there any work arounds? Thank you in advanc

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

2015-10-23 Thread Shai
Hi, My understanding from discussions about this from people on the list is that this feature has been removed on the iPhone6 and higher. I just tried to end a call in this manner on my iPhone6s and it does not work here either. On 10/23/15, Dr. Harshit Jaithwar wrote: > Hi, it's not working sin

Re: Calls: EndingCalls-iPhone

2015-10-23 Thread Shai
Hello Sieghard, This feature does still work on the iPhone5s and below. One would hold the phone to their ear and press the power button once to end the call. On 10/23/15, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > No, I am pretty sure this is not an option any more ever since iOS 8 came > out last year. I belie

Re: Latest ITunes with IPhone 6

2015-10-30 Thread Shai
Hi, Another item you might try is to have your iPhone screen unlocked if you have a passcode. In my experience, I found that iTunes would not sync despite the fact that it was set to trust my computer and Windows made the sound that my phone was recognized. I had this issue before on the 5s and sin

Re: Does music purchased on iTunes store on the phone automatically go to my mac?

2015-10-30 Thread Shai
Hello Mary, If you have automatic downloads turned on for music on your iPhone under settings/iTunes and ap store, then I would think that any music one purchases on their phone would also be synced with iTunes on the Mac when it is opened. Please correct me on this if this is not the case. On 10

Question regarding adding a person to a text message conversation afterword with VoiceOver IOS 9.1

2015-10-31 Thread Shai
Hello all, I am aware that a person can be added to a text message when initially addressing it; however, I was wondering if there is a means by which one can be added into a text message with VoiceOver while the conversation is in progress? I attempted to Google this and it seems that to perform t

Re: Hanging up calls

2015-11-04 Thread Shai
Hello Joe, On the iPhone6s, one is unable to hang up using the power button. Only on the 5s/c or earlier. On 11/4/15, Joe wrote: > Can someone please remind me how to hang up calls using the power button? > I'm on an iPhone 6S latest version of iOS, but can't get the bugger to work. > I push the

Re: Unable to Login to Bank of America via Safari

2015-08-20 Thread Shai
Hello Craig, I just tried to sign in to my account using Safari on an iPhone5s with IOS8.4.1 and it seems that there is trouble activating the sign in button. When I double tap this button, the exact item you mentioned in your email occurs where the page does not change. You might want to consider

Question regarding the sending of an iMessage with iPhone5s IOS8.4.1

2015-08-21 Thread Shai
Hello, When replying to an iMessage on my iPhone5s running IOS 8.4.1, people are informing me that my messages are arriving to them from my iCloud address instead of my phone number. They do however arrive from my number on initial contact. I have went into the settings and confirmed that start ne

Re: Pre-orders open for iOS 9 Without the Eye

2015-08-25 Thread Shai
Hi Rose, Another option I would try is to see whether PayPal could text you the code. On some sites I have seen a feature where if one enters their number they can get the site to text them the code which they enter into the site in lieu of needing to fill out the information on the computer. On

Re: Need Help With Braille Display

2015-08-31 Thread Shai
Hello Carla, Yes, the pin needs to be entered on the iPhone screen. I would put it in and explore the screen to find the pair button(in my experience at the top right corner) and double tap. On 8/31/15, cd wrote: > My Braille display (Refresha Braille) got unpaired. I'm trying to pair it > agai

Re: app for capturing jaws keyboard commands and instructions - database? flash cards?

2015-09-03 Thread Shai
Hi, You could also use the notes app that is on the phone; this is pretty accessible and is not something extra that you would have to download. On 9/2/15, Jodie Hoger wrote: > Hi Peeps, > I really need to build my capacity in maximising jaws and other screen > reader commands which I can check

Inaccessible channel list on guide tab in version 4.1.0 of TWCtv app

2015-09-10 Thread Shai
Hello, Today when going to the TWC tv app version 4.1.0, on my iPhone with VoiceOver I am noticing that the channel list on the guide tab is not accessible even by exploring the screen or flicking left or right. Has anyone else noticed this and reported to Timewarner? -- The following information

Automatic location detection when utilizing check in feature Facebook app for iPhone

2015-09-11 Thread Shai
Hi, When using the latest version of Facebook with Voiceover on my iPhone and attempting to check in, the app states that I need to enable location services in settings on the phone for it to be able to acquire a place automatically. I have went into settings/privacy/location services but I am unab

Re: My top iOS 9 Bugs

2015-09-16 Thread Shai
Hi, The setting of the Siri voices for VoiceOver was mentioned on AppleVis; however, it was also indicated that the responsiveness is quite sluggish while navigating. Have you noticed this? On 9/16/15, John Diakogeorgiou wrote: > I've been using a VaroUltra and it works fine. Also one thing whic

Invoking caps lock with IOS9 VoiceOver

2015-09-17 Thread Shai
Hi, I am using an iPhone with IOS9. When I double tap the shift key on the touch screen to invoke all caps I am noticing that VoiceOver will state that the shift key is selected; however, the cap only occurs for one letter and not subsequent ones. Is this a bug in IOS9 or is there something that I

Re: Picker with voiceover

2015-09-17 Thread Shai
Hello Merv, I did not find an issue with using the picker in the reminders app. I was able to flick up and down the days and times. I was also able to flick up or down between AM or PM. This is on an iPhone5 using the Samantha Enhanced voice. Perhaps it could be the voice that you are using. I wou

Re: Invoking caps lock with IOS9 VoiceOver

2015-09-17 Thread Shai
Hi Chris, Yes it is; I misspoke. Using touch typing, I did try to triple tap and VoiceOver indicates that shift is selected; however, this only capitalizes a single letter. At the present time, the only means I have found to invoke the caps lock is to find the shift and press it once then find acti

Re: Minor Bugs I have noticed in IoS 9

2015-09-21 Thread Shai
Hi, Another minor bug I have noticed here is that when one moves an app using the touch screen, the app just moved seems to stay in the same place even though VoiceOver announces that it is moving. In order to get the app in the right place with VoiceOver one has to move the app again and then exp

Re: Time doesn't show on locked screen any more after upgrade to 9.01

2015-09-25 Thread Shai
Hello Andrew, I too am unable to reproduce your findings with VoiceOver on an iPhone5s running IOS 9.0.1. I did have this problem once though and at the time, restarting the phone by powering it all the way off and back on resolved the issue for me. Have you tried this? I know that it might be an

Re: Radium

2016-11-04 Thread Shai
Hello Mary, Thank you for your update on that front. Yes, it is indeed too bad. I am wondering if the OoTunes app is having the same issue? A couple of days ago I went to try to use this app and I received a message that this app needs to be updated and by not updating the app and using it that my

Re: Phone app on Apple Watch

2016-11-08 Thread Shai
Hello Sieghard, There is an app in the app store called watch keypad which mimics a dial pad on the Apple Watch. I am not sure how accessible it is, but if you are interested in a keypad on the watch, then you may want to try this out in the short term until one is implemented. As for WiFi capabili

Re: dial pad on Apple Watch

2016-11-08 Thread Shai
rs who don't use > Voiceover. Anna, when your sighted husband had a look was Voiceover running? > Wouldn't it be incredible if there were a DialPad without Voiceover and not > one with Voiceover running? Of course the existance of the app Shai > mentioned would indicate that A

Alarm clock sound and iOS 10.1.1

2016-12-12 Thread Shai
Hello, I am using VoiceOver with iOS 10.1.1 on an iPhone6s and I notice that after setting an alarm using Siri or setting it manually via the Clock app, and locking the screen, the alarm will sound and vibrate normally but then the sound will become softer and remain in this state until the alarm i

Re: Blocking unwanted calls on the iPhone

2016-12-21 Thread Shai
Hello Mary, To block a number, it does not have to be in contacts. You can go to your recents tab and tap on the more info button. You can then find the block this caller option and double tap it. If you ever want to unblock it, the number will be visible under the call blocking settings. This is

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