Yes, that is my understanding also. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.
On Sep 15, 2013, at 11:43 AM, Christopher Chaltain <chalt...@gmail.com> wrote: > My understanding, which was probably just gleaned from following this list, > is that the reason companies like Amazon don't let you purchase books through > in app purchases is because then they'd have to give Apple their cut. Since > the BARD books are free, I wouldn't think this would apply to BARD books. I > seem to recall this was discussed in Judith Dixon's interview last spring, > and it was a feature NLS knew patrons wanted, but it would have to be > implemented later or the original release of the app would have to have been > delayed. > > On 09/15/2013 01:36 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: >> I wonder why it is possible to search and download books directly from the >> Read 2 Go app, if this is indeed an Apple restriction. >> I do not see a difference. >> >> Chuck (mobile) >> Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. >> >> On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:43 AM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: >> >>> Unfortunately, this is a restriction put in place by Apple, and applies to >>> all vendors of content, except for Apple, of course. However, I think that >>> there should be an exception in this case, because there is no money >>> changing hands. >>> >>> Andy >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- From: Michael Malver >>> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 4:18 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: RE: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>> >>> I personally hope that an organized campaign can be created once the initial >>> version is released to make it clear (assuming I'm not in a minority) that >>> we want a search and download feature built into the phone. If we have >>> enough knowledge to go on the web and create a wish list in the first place, >>> we should be able to handle a search screen in the bard app. Making people >>> go to the web and add books in the kindle app makes sense since sales are >>> involved, but for the bard app, by only disappointment, upon hearing >>> reviews, was that no search facility was included. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>> Of Christopher Chaltain >>> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:23 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>> >>> According to the interviews last spring, you could download books directly >>> to your device from the recently released list and your wish list. You can >>> use a browser to add books to your wish list. I assume you can also copy >>> them over to your iPhone via iTunes. >>> >>> On 09/15/2013 12:20 AM, Andy Baracco wrote: >>>> Will you be able to select and download books directly through your >>>> device, or will it be like the kindle and Nook apps where you have to >>>> do the actual selection on a PC and go back to your device to have it >>>> transferred to your device? >>>> >>>> Andy >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- From: Sherrie >>>> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 3:36 AM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>> >>>> I love listening to books on my iPhone. I have been using an app >>>> called Audio Book and Podcast Player to listen to mp3 books with no >>>> problems. I think the Bard app will be similar. The nice part is >>>> that when using wired earphones (which I do all the time) you can stop >>>> and start the books with the switch in the earphone wire. Since this >>>> is an Apple feature for "music" >>>> apps I would be shocked if it did not work with the BARD app. So you >>>> should be able to use a physical button to stop and start. >>>> I play books most of the time and have no battery problems from it. >>>> Only battery problems are from GPS type apps. >>>> I would explain how to put books on the phone with iTunes but it won't >>>> be necessary after the BARD app is here. >>>> At night I do use my BARD player or my Victor since it is much easier >>>> and has the sleep feature. But I have traveled with only the iPhone >>>> and used it at night as well. >>>> The BARD app is the reason I got my iPhone in the first place and I >>>> got a 64 G to be ready. I am sooooooo ready!!! >>>> Sherrie >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- From: Rick Alfaro >>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:58 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: RE: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>> >>>> That's a very good point. One can do it but but not as easy and as >>>> straight forward as it should be. >>>> >>>> I'm thinking about the possibility of using DownCast for mp3 audio >>>> books but haven't tried it yet. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Best regards, >>>> >>>> Rick Alfaro >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>> Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou >>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 4:29 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>> >>>> I still haven't found an easy way to put audio books on the IPhone >>>> which are not Audible books. So without this, I still need my >>>> BookSense. >>>> >>>> On 9/13/13, Christopher Chaltain <chalt...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> I'm really looking forward to the BARD Mobile app, but I also like >>>>> having a separate device. In addition to what Eric says below about >>>>> the battery consumption, I also like just being able to pick up my >>>>> Booksense, and by pressing just one button, start reading a book >>>>> right where I left off. No need to unlock the device, jump to the app >>>>> switcher and bring up my BARD Mobile app to start reading again. The >>>>> fact that it's a physical button, and I can just pause/play my >>>>> reading by hitting a physical button while the Booksense is in my >>>>> pocket, is also a plus. I know it's not that hard to get the BARD >>>>> Mobile app to start reading again, but it is convenient to have a >>>>> device dedicated to my book reading and being only one button away from >>> reading. >>>>> >>>>> I also think the booksense is a bit lighter and easier to carry around. >>>>> I can operate it's buttons while it's in my pocket. I also have a >>>>> lanyard, so I can just hang it from my neck. >>>>> >>>>> Would I go out and buy a Booksense if I already had an iPhone and the >>>>> BARD Mobile app? I'm not sure, but I do know that I'll be using both >>>>> my iPhone and my Booksense to read BARD books once I get my hands on >>>>> the BARD Mobile app. >>>>> >>>>> On 09/13/2013 02:57 PM, eric oyen wrote: >>>>>> there are advantages to using a separate device. >>>>>> Chief among these is battery life on the iPhone. Playing media sucks >>>>>> down battery like an old drunk on a bender. Its the same with other >>>>>> apps that have discrete devices (trekker breeze, color detector and >>>> barcode reader). >>>>>> all of these devices are specially designed for that one task. Its >>>>>> been my experience that iPhone apps are fine in a pinch, but when >>>>>> you want reliability without sacrificing battery life, its better to >>>>>> have the extra devices on hand. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sure, its convenient to have all your functions and technology in >>>>>> one device, but it that device breaks, you are out a whole lot more >>>>>> than just a phone. >>>>>> >>>>>> Just something to keep in mind. >>>>>> >>>>>> -eric >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sep 13, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Yes, it's the official app from NLS so we can read books downloaded >>>>>>> from BARD on our iDevices. Between this app, the Kindle app, the >>>>>>> Nook app, and Voice Dream Reader or Read2Go for BookShare books, >>>>>>> it's hard to imagine why one would need devices like the Stream or >>>>>>> BookSense but I'm sure some may still prefer using a separate >>>>>>> device. This is my plan so I will be upgrading to the 64gb version >>>>>>> of the 5s so I have no issues with space. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Rick Alfaro >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>>>>> Behalf Of Alan Paganelli >>>>>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:58 PM >>>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>>>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I haven't been following this thread. Is this an app which will >>>>>>> let you listen to NLS talking books on an iPhone for example? >>>>>>> ------- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Alan >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Go Chicago Bears in 2013! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act >>>>>>> now!!!!! >>>>>>> Move out. Get a job. Pay your bills wile you still know everything. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Please click on: >>>>>>> http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ >>>>>>> There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances >>>>>>> played on the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics >>>>>>> format formerly on my website are still available upon request. >>>>>>> Thanks for listening! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "Scott Rumery" <blindfait...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>>>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:39 AM >>>>>>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> How do you know this? If this is true then that is great news >>>>>>>> because I know that there are a lot of blind people who have been >>>>>>>> waiting a very log >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> time for it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Scott Rumery >>>>>>>> On Sep 13, 2013, at 10:05 AM, Bill Holton <bill32...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The app has been submitted, so should be out very soon. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>>>>>>> Google Group. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >>>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >>>>>>>>> viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >>>>>>>>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> More VIPhone group options can be found by 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