Re: accessibility problems in the newest itunes update?

2016-05-18 Thread christopher hallsworth
There is a minor issue in the Mac version. In the new activities window, accessed with option-command-l, VoiceOver will read properly for a few lines, no matter in which direction, then suddenly stop reading until you traverse the direction. When it stops reading, it will just say “10 of 20” as

iOS app I found, Voice over Clock

2016-05-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
Evening everyone. I’ve just discovered yet another clock app on the iOS platform. This time, it’s called Voice Over Clock, spelt exactly like it appears in App Store. This is technically a speaking clock rather than an app that plays or speaks chimes, however it does use local push

Re: Weird itunes mystery.

2016-05-21 Thread christopher hallsworth
d into DFU mode then clicked > restore it offered me 9.1. I didn't go through with it because I know > Apple isn't signing that firmware, so I don't want my ipod to become > completely unusable. > > On 5/21/16, christopher hallsworth <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: >> It

Re: Weird itunes mystery.

2016-05-21 Thread christopher hallsworth
od to become >> completely unusable. >> >> On 5/21/16, christopher hallsworth <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: >>> It should restore to the current iOS version, 9.3.2. >>>> On 21 May 2016, at 14:04, Cheryl LeFurgey <clefur...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>

Re: Weird itunes mystery.

2016-05-21 Thread christopher hallsworth
wrote: >>> I dunno, the only time I put the ipod into DFU mode then clicked >>> restore it offered me 9.1. I didn't go through with it because I know >>> Apple isn't signing that firmware, so I don't want my ipod to become >>> completely unusable. >>&g

Re: Weird itunes mystery.

2016-05-21 Thread christopher hallsworth
It should restore to the current iOS version, 9.3.2. > On 21 May 2016, at 14:04, Cheryl LeFurgey wrote: > > Another interesting thing i forgot to mention yesterday. > I put my ipod into DFU mode just to see what it looked like, hit > restore, and it offered to restore to

Re: Moderator Contact Info for the Mac Visionaries Group Needed

2016-05-16 Thread christopher hallsworth
Apparently, you now need to contact the owners stating that you would like to join and the reasons why. They’ve had so much trouble they have no choice but to deny subscriptions with no explanations as to why one is subscribing. > On 16 May 2016, at 18:19, Cris Ali

Re: sending messages from iPad

2016-05-17 Thread christopher hallsworth
Yeah there is but requires a working iPhone. Go to settings > messages > text message forwarding. > On 17 May 2016, at 05:46, wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net wrote: > > hi all, > Thank you for the help. > Is there anyway to set my iPad so that I can text anyone, not just people > from my iPhone. My

Re: Finding settings on my AppleTV, third generation model

2016-05-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
In the screen where you see “movies”, “TV Shows”, “Music” etc, in that order, “Settings” should be the last icon. > On 14 May 2016, at 18:45, Terri Stimmel wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I need to know, how do I get to the settings on my third generation Apple TV? >

Re: apple airport express

2016-05-18 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi Just curious, being the Airport Extreme is an Apple-centric device, can it be used on Windows and other platforms? > On 18 May 2016, at 13:57, Caitlyn Furness wrote: > > Well, we had several other brand routers before the extreme and had problems > with them

Re: Touch Id - a lot less safe than you may have thought

2016-05-03 Thread christopher hallsworth
Same old story, too much paranoya in this world. I will use, and continue to use, Touch ID. Someone will break open any security these days, and it’s up to the developers to “close” these loopholes, and the vicious circle starts again. I wouldn’t worry about it. There are far more bigger things

Apple: iTunes Allowances to end May 25, 2016 – MacDailyNews - Welcome Home

2016-04-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
You should have all received an email from Apple like I did, but if you didn’t… > http://macdailynews.com/2016/04/14/apple-itunes-allowances-to-end-may-25-2016/ > > > > Apple: iTunes Allowances to end May 25, 2016

WWDC 2016

2016-04-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
Morning all Just heard from Apple that WWDC 2016 will be held on the week commencing Monday June 13. WWDC is Apple’s annual worldwide developers’ conference, hence the initials WWDC, showcasing Apple’s future in their four software products: iOS, OS X, Watch OS and TV OS. For the consumer,

Re:

2016-04-16 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi It does not appear in the “purchased” playlist. You have to view your Apple ID from the store menu and it should be somewhere in there. > On 16 Apr 2016, at 18:54, Cher Bosch wrote: > > How can I verify that the purchase of an iTunes gift card for another

Re: Can I use the ipone 4s like an iPad?

2016-04-18 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi Yes thanks to apps like TuneIn Radio and a UK based app called Radioplayer. > On 17 Apr 2016, at 22:53, evergreenwoods66 via VIPhone > wrote: > > Can I listen to radio in the iPad? What app should I install to listen to > radio? > -Original Message- From:

Re: Hi all. I've just played with The Invisible Puzzle. It's really an amazing experience to find out shapes through sound. It is challenging at the early beginning, but I suggest you to try and after

2016-04-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi this is not blank but the message is in the subject not the body. Just saying. > On 20 Apr 2016, at 08:10, Cristian Bernareggi > wrote: > > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions

Re: Does anyone use iPhone apps for grocery shopping and grocery delivery

2016-04-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi I use the Tesco and Asda grocery apps to do my shopping. I also have the Morrisons and Ocado apps but only use these for browsing now since I find Tesco and Asda to be reasonably priced and offer a good delivery service. Although I get help at home, I do put most or all of my shopping away.

Re: Does anyone use iPhone apps for grocery shopping and grocery delivery

2016-04-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
t; offers coming at you, but you can bypass these by going to the bottoms of >> screens till you reach the final checkout, so it's not too bad and you can >> opt to use a four figurfe code instead of your password if you wish. >> >> If money is tight or i

Update to iOS 9.3.1 immediately – MacDailyNews - Welcome Home

2016-04-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
> http://macdailynews.com/2016/04/14/update-to-ios-9-3-1-immediately/ > > > Update to iOS 9.3.1 immediately > > “Alert: If You’re Not On iOS 9.3.1 – UPDATE NOW,” Arron Hirst reports for > RazorianFly. “The urgency? … a

Re: Please help updating iPhone

2016-05-07 Thread christopher hallsworth
Just double tap on “slide to upgrade”. > On 7 May 2016, at 05:43, Pinky wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > I plugged my iPhone into my pc and used iTunes to update to IOS 9.3.1. Now > after iTunes said the update was successful I have a screen that says page 2 > of 2 slide to

Re: some hulu questions

2016-04-28 Thread christopher hallsworth
the > internet, apple tv, or my tv itself? > > On 4/28/2016 1:49 AM, christopher hallsworth wrote: >> Hi >> >> You hook up the Apple TV to an HDMI-compatible television set. You will hear >> VoiceOver out of your television set. You use the remote provided with the

Re: Apple Watch

2016-07-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
We heard these over at www.applevis.com > On 13 Jul 2016, at 21:49, elayneh <elay...@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > I am thinking about getting the apple watch, ware can i get the podcast. > thank you > > any information on the watch will be helpful. > > On

Re: Questions regarding the IPod

2016-07-24 Thread christopher hallsworth
Correct. iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4, iPad Mini 2 and later, iPad Pro both 12 and 9.7-inch and iPod Touch 6th Generation will all run iOS 10. > On 24 Jul 2016, at 16:01, Russ Kiehne wrote: > > It's my understanding some of the older devices will be able to run Ios 10. > >

Re: IOS 10 beta.

2016-08-02 Thread christopher hallsworth
I will just say this, and no more after that. I am really liking this iOS 10 beta so far. Again, shall say no more on the subject. > On 2 Aug 2016, at 17:49, Mário Navarro wrote: > > > > > Hi Shawn. > man, the voice of Tom is fantastic! > I love the voice of Tom on

Re: Apple Watch has no sound

2016-08-11 Thread christopher hallsworth
It could have gone into “power reserved mode”. Only the time is displayed, and features like VoiceOver will not work. To get out of “power reserved mode”, press and hold the friends button for about four seconds and not the usualy about two seconds. > On 11 Aug 2016, at 03:07, Nancy Badger

Re: Stopping notifications on my iPad

2016-08-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
This is by design. The way around this is to turn notifications off from one of your devices. You do this by going to settings > notifications. Personally, I like this design, since I could miss it on one device due to my hearing impairment. But to each their own. > On 9 Aug 2016, at 12:26,

Braille Easy Keyboard

2016-08-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hello everyone. While I much prefer Braille Screen Input on iOS, I discovered with interest a post on the Applevis website www.applevis.com about a tutorial and third party keyboard app called Braille Easy. This app lets you type Braille in one hand. This reminds me a lot of another Braille

Apple Watch

2016-07-13 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hello everyone. This afternoon we listened to a few podcasts on the Apple Watch. They were amazing and showed us just some of what the watch can do. So guess what? Hannah and I have invested in a 42 mm Apple Watch Sport, in gold, and it will come with a nylon band in gold/royal blue. But we

Re: Apple Watch

2016-07-15 Thread christopher hallsworth
phone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > elayneh > Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:49 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Apple Watch > > I am thinking about getting the apple watch, ware can i get the podcast. > thank you > > any information on the watch will be

Apple Watch

2016-07-15 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hello everyone. Well our Apple Watches along with leather loop bands arrived safely. We think the watch is very good and very convenient especially with the wrist raise feature. No, the Watch does not just tell you the time or provide basic watch functions. It allows you to do things like

Re: Looking for talking clock app.

2016-07-16 Thread christopher hallsworth
I believe VoiceOver Clock uses its own voices even though they sound like iOS speech. They are probably recordings of voices such as Alex. Because of the name, no sounds are used. But I agree, it’s a great app and yes it is free and its simple user interface is fully accessible. Wonder if

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

2016-07-04 Thread christopher hallsworth
Correct. What’s happening here is that when you send the local stream to an Airplay device like the Apple TV, VoiceOver on the “sending” device, i.e. iPhone, still comes through to the iPhone. The stream, however, will be heard and/or seen on your speakers/television. It is the version of

Re: Netflix Shows

2016-07-11 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi If we use Netflix, it would be on our 4th generation Apple TVs with the Netflix app. Netflix on the 3rd generation was good also. Keep in mind though that in the Netflix app for 4th generation Apple TV, VoiceOver will announce “label” instead of, for example, “suggestions for you”. > On 10

Re: How to forward an SMS

2016-08-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
Does she want to forward an SMS/iMessage or email message? > On 9 Aug 2016, at 03:50, syed imran wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a friend who is still figuring out things in iPhone. She wanted > to know how to forward a message in her iPhone. > > -- > The following

Apple TV 4th Generation Question

2016-08-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
Morning all For the Siri remote that comes with the Apple TV 4th Generation, what happens when the battery is low? Do we get any kind of indication just like we did 3rd Generation? Thanks in advance for any responses. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

Re: Streaming video via AirPlay to AppleTV 4th gen - does dvice matter?

2016-07-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
Probably not, but I personally stream via either my iPad Mini 2 or iPod Touch 6th Generation due to the battery life on these devices. Since the iPhone is capable of making and receiving phone calls, sms messages and cellular data, battery life would be somewhat diminished. > On 30 Jun 2016, at

Re: Strange thing happening when using the braille input mode

2016-07-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
It’s by design. Always have done this since it was introduced in iOS 8. Use it every day so should know . Try to learn to live with it. > On 1 Jul 2016, at 07:39, Carla Savage wrote: > > Hi folks, > I'm having a strange issue whilst using braille input mode. The dots have

Re: Netflix, and audio described programming

2016-07-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
Oh ok so it’s not like the Apple TV 3 where you press and hold on the select button and the same menu appears? Also speaking of controls, I am upgrading my box next week and would like a reminder on where the menu key is please? This is required for triple clicking to get it talking out of the

Re: Netflix, and audio described programming

2016-07-02 Thread christopher hallsworth
ong rocker button and takes up > position five and six. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of christopher hallsworth > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 10:50 AM > To: Viphone > Subject: Re: Netflix, and a

Re: Recover deleted sms on iPhone

2016-07-03 Thread christopher hallsworth
No there isn’t, unfortunately. > On 3 Jul 2016, at 16:33, Fanus wrote: > > Hello list > Is there a way to recover a deleted sms? I accidentally deleted a sms which I > wanted to keep. > Regards > Fanus > > > -- > The following information is important for all members

Re: sling TV and Apple TV question.

2016-06-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
Wonder if this will be resolved with one of the new features in the upcoming TV OS 10, instant sign on. > On 19 Jun 2016, at 17:49, Larry McCreary wrote: > > hello, > On appel tv go to settings and then to account. I had to have some > assistance here to find

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

2016-07-04 Thread christopher hallsworth
Ok I have 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

Re: Braille Easy Keyboard

2016-08-15 Thread christopher hallsworth
get the braille easy app no problem. > > Dave. > > -Original Message- From: 'RobH.' via VIPhone > Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 5:13 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Braille Easy Keyboard > > Is this Us only? can't get a link in the UK. > --

Re: scheduling posts using the FB app?

2016-08-16 Thread christopher hallsworth
Not directly, but there are apps and services to do this. Buffer is a great example of one. > On 16 Aug 2016, at 18:23, Dacia Cole wrote: > > Hi, > > Can you schedule posts using the FB app to post at a later time? For > example if you manage a page and want to post

Re: Snapchat has VoiceOver improvements

2016-08-17 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi I must be missing the point, but how can a blind person use Snapchat when all you do is post photos or videos, no text? Just curious! > On 17 Aug 2016, at 05:25, Feliciano Godoy wrote: > > Snapchat, Version 9.37.0.0 has VoiceOver improvements. >

Re: Snapchat has VoiceOver improvements

2016-08-17 Thread christopher hallsworth
ny of the people I follow post videos. I simply listen to what they have >> posted. I post pictures and videos... >> >> Regards, >> Feliciano >> For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v >> Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v >&

Re: scheduling posts using the FB app?

2016-08-17 Thread christopher hallsworth
I got it to work eventually. I went to hootsuite.com signed into Facebook there, and the app proceeded when I told it to sign into Facebook. I’m now signed into Hootsuite. > On 17 Aug 2016, at 16:55, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > > Another question, i downloaded the

Re: Clock App Recommendation

2017-02-03 Thread christopher hallsworth
If it's the app I am thinking of, it is no longer available in the app store. > On 3 Feb 2017, at 14:25, Maria Reyes wrote: > > Hi there! Can you send the link to the QOO app? I am not sure which one it > is. > > Maria Reyes > Owner of the following group: >

Re: Clock App Recommendation

2017-02-02 Thread christopher hallsworth
Yes, the below is an issue, but not a dealbreaker for me and probably most others. Just let it chime on the half hour or the hour, and the limitations will be irrelevant. > On 2 Feb 2017, at 08:03, BBS wrote: > > Hi. My only issue with Voiceover Clock is that it stops

Re: Reviewing subscriptions

2017-01-31 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi no that is the correct place to view subscriptions maybe you don't have any active at the moment? If so double tap on the subscription and choose the appropriate option(s) to resubscribe. > On 31 Jan 2017, at 17:44, Terri Stimmel wrote: > > Hello everyone, > >

Re: What can the AppleyTV do for me that the iPhone can't?

2017-01-31 Thread christopher hallsworth
Well, some apps are more accessible on Apple TV than their equivalents on iOS. The reverse is also true so your mileage may vary. > On 31 Jan 2017, at 18:42, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > wrote: > > Hi, > > I have an AppleTV 4th gen and like it very much. I mostly

Re: Reviewing subscriptions

2017-01-31 Thread christopher hallsworth
flix, and Spotify. > Now, they are on my Ipad, and not my Iphone. But would this make a difference? > I wouldn't think so. But maybe I am incorrect? > > Thank you, > > Terri > > Get Outlook for iOS > > > > > On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 1:20 PM -0600, "

Re: Voice over talking when listening to voice mail long IPhone 7 with IOS 10.2.x

2017-02-05 Thread christopher hallsworth
Just a guess but is it the new Voicemail transcription feature in iOS 10 and VoiceOver is simply reading the transcribed text? > On 4 Feb 2017, at 13:35, Don Risavy, Jr. wrote: > > Wondered if anyone else has this issue when listening to voice mail on their > IPhone 7

Re: How to stop the voice on the iPhone SE from talking when VoiceOver clock is talking

2017-02-04 Thread christopher hallsworth
Simply open the app and allow it to send you notifications. I can't remember the default interval, but it can be set from 1 to 60 minutes. > On 3 Feb 2017, at 23:24, James Gibson wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone how do I get the voice overclock to talk or by itself

Re: Reviewing subscriptions

2017-02-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
Incorrect, as of recently you can subscribe to Netflix via the app itself, Spotify also lets you subscribe via the app and has been like this for a while. Keep in mind there is a higher charge in the latter app versus the website. > On 1 Feb 2017, at 03:21, Sieghard Weitzel

Re: Couple of Kindle App questions

2017-01-26 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi no. > On 26 Jan 2017, at 18:38, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > wrote: > > Hi, > > Does being an Amazon Prime member have any cost savings for Audible books? > Thanks, Keith > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: blocking phone calls

2017-01-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
Please do, it's right at the bottom of the screen. You may need to do a four finger single tap towards there to force the screen to scroll to the end. > On 19 Jan 2017, at 21:21, Vicki wrote: > > I find the calss in my recent list, but never find a block button under more

Re: Apple Music

2017-02-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi yes Apple Music is completely accessible on the iPad. In my experience, Spotify is less reliable with VoiceOver than Apple Music. For example, double tap on a track, and it will either play the one selected, play a different track than the one selected or may not play at all. I do not get

Re: Apple Music

2017-02-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi yes Apple Music is completely accessible on the iPad. In my experience, Spotify is less reliable with VoiceOver than Apple Music. For example, double tap on a track, and it will either play the one selected, play a different track than the one selected or may not play at all. I do not get

Re: Regarding newer updates and the 5S

2017-02-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
Nobody really knows except Apple and they will tell us when it sees fit, but my prediction is another year going by the drop of the iPhone 4s last year and probably the 5 and 5C this year. I would say, if it aint broke, don't fix it. Carry on using it, even if it's no longer supported, however

Re: Regarding newer updates and the 5S

2017-02-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
And, just to clarify, that's about £800 outright and about £50 a month on contract which is 24 months as standard these days. > On 9 Feb 2017, at 19:04, hannah day wrote: > > Hi Terri i also have a 5 s until this tuesday the 14th of febry when it's my > birthday i wil

Question about iPad Pro

2017-01-16 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hello everyone. Hannah and I are thinking about going up in the world as far as iPads go. We are looking into an iPad Pro. Our question is, where is the smart connector on this device? Asking as also looking into the smart keyboard for iPad Pro to make ourselves more productive. Any responses

Re: Talking clock for on the hour announcement.

2017-01-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
VOClock or VoiceOver Clock might just suit your needs. > On 19 Jan 2017, at 16:25, Conrad Bennett wrote: > > A good clock that will announce the time on the hour for your iPhone? > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > The following information is important for all members of

Apple Music and Spotify

2016-08-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hello everyone. While I am committed to Apple Music as am subscribed to the family plan, I’m sorry, but wow! Spotify is now completely accessible from what I can see. The interface is also no longer hard to use. Found out today that Spotify is RNIB’s app of the month so thought to check out

Re: 1Password may have just got even better

2016-08-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
with Dropbox, which works > superbly. So, what on Earth is a 1Password account? > > > Thanks, > Ari > >> On Aug 18, 2016, at 11:06 AM, christopher hallsworth >> <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: >> >> Sharing this as their iOS app is included

Re: 1Password may have just got even better

2016-08-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
What platform? > On 19 Aug 2016, at 19:36, Marie Lyons <mlyons...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Do you know how to update “one password”? I’ve already paid for it. I just > can’t figure it out. > > Marie Lyons >> On Aug 18, 2016, at 2:06 PM, christopher hallsworth >

Re: rss feed client for iphone

2016-08-21 Thread christopher hallsworth
There is a reader built into Safari via Social Links. Access it by a double tap of show bookmarks then a double tap on social links. > On 21 Aug 2016, at 16:51, Amir din wrote: > > Hi, > > can i subscribe to rss feed on iphone? if yes, what app (s) is recommended?

Re: Apple Music and Spotify

2016-08-21 Thread christopher hallsworth
missing it. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 20, 2016, at 2:11 AM, rajmund <brajmund2...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello, on iPad, though, you do get unlimited switching, unlike on phone... >> >> Sent from my iPhone 5S >> >> On 20 Aug

Re: iPhone 6s or iPad Pro?

2016-08-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
Not really. If you are happy with the 5s, stick with it. It will have at least another year of software support as iOS 10 will run on the 5s. > On 22 Aug 2016, at 06:17, Portia Scott wrote: > > Hey all, > > I used to own an iPhone 5S, but due to needing a newer device

Re: how to do programming on iPhone?

2016-08-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
Well, in the Fall, you will have the opportunity to learn programming with Swift thanks to a new app coming to the app store called Swift Playgrounds and it will be free. But it is for iPad only. If you don’t have one already, the iPad Mini 2 will be just fine. On 22 Aug 2016, at 00:28, Amir

Re: rss feed client for iphone

2016-08-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
le > tap again to see the full text. > > If the Safari feature does it that way I'm going to explore its usability. > > > S poštovanjem > Gordan Radić > > > > > 21.8.2016. u 20:14, christopher hallswort

Re: A problem with sending emails

2016-08-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
That’s weird. Have you tried selecting an address by double tapping on add contact? > On 20 Aug 2016, at 06:19, Rafał Marzec wrote: > > Hi all > I have a strange problem when I trying to send an email from my iphone and > typing the address the send button is

Re: VPN, what how and why

2016-08-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
The VPN setting is only useful if you have a VPN App like HMA (Hide My Ass), and yes, that’s what it is really called. > On 20 Aug 2016, at 01:25, Regina Alvarado wrote: > > What is VPN in settings, general? What does it do, and is it worth using? > Also, if it is a

Re: Apple Music and Spotify

2016-08-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
t even remember why. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 19, 2016, at 11:50 AM, christopher hallsworth >> <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: >> >> Hello everyone. >> >> While I am committed to Apple Music as am subscribed to the f

Re: Apple Music and Spotify

2016-08-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
-- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of christopher hallsworth >> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 2:50 PM >> To: Viphone <viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Subject: Apple Music and Spotify >> >> Hello everyone. &

Re: Apple Music and Spotify

2016-08-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 20, 2016, at 2:11 AM, rajmund <brajmund2...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello, on iPad, though, you do get unlimited switching, unlike on phone... >> >> Sent from my iPhone 5S >> >> On 20 Aug

Re: Apple Music and Spotify

2016-08-20 Thread christopher hallsworth
one 5S > > On 20 Aug 2016, at 7:31 am, christopher hallsworth <challswor...@icloud.com> > wrote: > >> Yeah, Spotify is still more difficult to use on the iPad unfortunately. Yet >> works well on the iPhone and should be the same on the iPod since well the >>

Re: Snapchat has VoiceOver improvements

2016-08-17 Thread christopher hallsworth
what they have > posted. I post pictures and videos... > > Regards, > Feliciano > For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v > Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v > > On Aug 16, 2016, at 11:16 PM, christopher hallsworth > <challswor...@icloud.

1Password may have just got even better

2016-08-18 Thread christopher hallsworth
Sharing this as their iOS app is included in the below. Hello everyone. For those who use 1Password or wish to check it out, there may be news for you. I receive the 1Password Announcements newsletter on a regular basis, yesterday was no exception. One announcement was the introduction of

Re: THE FORTHCOMING APPLE EVENT

2016-09-03 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi You can also catch up on the event using the Apple Events app for Apple TV, 4th Generation. For Apple TV, 3rd Generation users, you can catch up, but only for a limited time until the app disappears from the main menu. > On 3 Sep 2016, at 19:35, Michael Feir wrote: >

Re: The "to the point" podcast

2016-09-03 Thread christopher hallsworth
Not Marcy, but I use both the stock Podcasts app and the £2.29 app Downcast. It is a very powerful and highly customizable podcatcher and is very accessible. > On 3 Sep 2016, at 08:41, billy inglis wrote: > > hi Marcy, could you please suggest a good helpful podcast

Re: NEED TO GET OUT OF THIS ONE!

2016-09-06 Thread christopher hallsworth
Not true. You can backspace both characters and words with a one finger flick and two finger flick to the left respectively. > On 6 Sep 2016, at 10:46, Lois Butterfield wrote: > > Hi Carol, > > I haven't ever used Braille input so I don't know if there is a backspace

Re: Apple Events - Keynote September 2016 - Apple

2016-09-06 Thread christopher hallsworth
Yes, but on the 4th generation you must install the Apple Events app from the app store. It does not magically appear and disappear like it did on the second and third generation devices. Just so you know. > On 7 Sep 2016, at 14:21, Fred Olver wrote: > > Those of you who

Re: split screen?

2016-09-01 Thread christopher hallsworth
I’m not aware of it, however I’m used to it now after owning it for three years this coming New Year 2017. > On 1 Sep 2016, at 11:01, billy inglis wrote: > > hi guys, I have just purchased an ipad mini. > Wondering if the split screen can be removed? > The Ipad

Re: multtiple topics: apple tv, netflicks, hulu, etc.

2016-08-29 Thread christopher hallsworth
Well, as far as I have been reading, Rocu is completely inaccessible. Chromecast is accessible if you use their mobile apps. So yes, Apple TV is completely accessible as far as the TV interface is concerned. I love mine and wouldn’t trade it in for anything else. > On 29 Aug 2016, at 18:02,

Re: Voiceover/Speakers

2016-09-07 Thread christopher hallsworth
Wait until next Tuesday when iOS 10 will be released to the public. You may just be able to do exactly this. > On 7 Sep 2016, at 02:47, kelby carlson wrote: > > All, > > Is there any way to direct Voiceover's sound through the phone while > directing all other sound to

Re: Voiceover/Speakers

2016-09-07 Thread christopher hallsworth
the audio destinations thing in the rotor available in iOS > 9, then? Are they redoing the feature for iOS 10? > > > Thanks, > Ari > >> On Sep 7, 2016, at 1:12 PM, christopher hallsworth <challswor...@icloud.com> >> wrote: >> >> Wait until next Tu

Apple sends out invites for September 7 iPhone 7 event

2016-08-30 Thread christopher hallsworth
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/08/29/apple-sends-out-invites-for-september-7-iphone-7-event/ -- 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 feel that a member's post is

Re: any new ringtones in ios10

2016-09-13 Thread christopher hallsworth
Hi no there is not. > On 13 Sep 2016, at 18:52, Jed Barton wrote: > > Hey guys, > Are there any new ringtones in IOS10? > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of

Re: Selecting Speech Channels

2016-09-13 Thread christopher hallsworth
Actually, this is all changed in iOS 10. 1. There is no “audio destination” in the rotor. 2. You cannot have both channels deselected, only one or the other can be deselected. > On 13 Sep 2016, at 20:37, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Where exactly do you go for this? If you

Re: iOS 10 looks really good!

2016-09-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
Actually I’ve always liked that since it gives you a gentle reminder that you can perform custom actions on this or those items. > On 14 Sep 2016, at 17:09, Carol Forrester wrote: > > I have just updated and it looks okay the only thing I would say is it when > it's

Re: How Do you know if you are still running the beta or public release

2016-09-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 13, 2016, at 11:13 PM, christopher hallsworth >> <challswor...@icloud.com> wrote: >> >> Have you tried it with threading enabled and using the new option to expand >> or collapse threads? >>> On 14 Sep 2016, at 07

Re: Did I miss it again... Jonathan's new book preorder?

2016-09-09 Thread christopher hallsworth
Jen and all Not Jonathan, but yes, iOS 10 along with watchOS 3 and maybe tvOS 10 will be available to the public Tuesday 13 September. I didn’t watch the keynote either, but did get the announcement via iDownloadblog thanks to their free, fully accessible IDB app. > On 9 Sep 2016, at 09:45,

Re: Is it correct, that the third generation Apple TV will not get iOS 10?

2016-09-12 Thread christopher hallsworth
Correct. I would upgrade to the 4th generation at your earliest convenience. You will then take advantage of what tvOS 10 will have in store for us. > On 12 Sep 2016, at 19:24, Terri Stimmel wrote: > > Hello everybody, > > A friend told me that I would not be able

Re: the new IOS 10 and voices on the iPhone

2016-09-12 Thread christopher hallsworth
WHat? We will have voices from Lequendo? I knew about the new voices, but thought they were all from Nuance apart from Alex, Fred and Victoria. > On 12 Sep 2016, at 16:52, Devin Prater wrote: > > Actually, Ava is from sVox, not Loquendo. But they're all, except Fred and

Re: the new IOS 10 and voices on the iPhone

2016-09-12 Thread christopher hallsworth
You never had to pay for voices in the first place, and this looks set to continue with iOS 10. > On 12 Sep 2016, at 19:00, Casey wrote: > > Hi will these voices be free along with the update to IS 10 or will we have > to pay to use some of the new voices? > > > -- >

Re: the new IOS 10 and voices on the iPhone

2016-09-12 Thread christopher hallsworth
ould originally do with > Loquendo voices, but they've gotten a face lift with Vocalizer. > > Devin Pratersent from Gmail. > > On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 1:12 PM, Hannah <tiggerfa...@icloud.com> wrote: > oh wow how exciting i suppose we wil have to wait til tomorrow smile > > >

Re: How Do you know if you are still running the beta or public release

2016-09-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
Have you tried it with threading enabled and using the new option to expand or collapse threads? > On 14 Sep 2016, at 07:09, rajmund wrote: > > Hi, yep, email on the iPad is a pain... > > Sent from a BrailleNote > > - Original Message - > From: Mary Otten

Re: Watch OS 3

2016-09-14 Thread christopher hallsworth
Yes you do. > On 14 Sep 2016, at 06:08, Chris Chaffin wrote: > > > Do you have to be running iOS 10 in order to update your watch to watch OS 3? > > Thanks, > > Chris > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you

Re: the new IOS 10 and voices on the iPhone

2016-09-12 Thread christopher hallsworth
Yeah you will smile. > On 12 Sep 2016, at 19:12, Hannah <tiggerfa...@icloud.com> wrote: > > oh wow how exciting i suppose we wil have to wait til tomorrow smile > > On 12/09/2016 19:10, christopher hallsworth wrote: >> WHat? We will have voices from Lequendo?

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