Re: converting .mov video file to Windows compatible format

2016-09-08 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Ah, thanks Jeff, just one more question: what file format do I need to convert the .mov to for Windows Media Player to play it? Andrew > On 7 Sep 2016, at 19:26, jeff `greene wrote: > > Hi Andrew, I'm not sure if windows media player will play .mov. But, > my favorite converter program is VidCo

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Ray Foret jr
Point taken. However, I believe that Apple will sell, (for $9.00) or so, a version of the adapter wich DOES have the charging port. Now, were it up to me, I’d have encluded the charging port version. Sent from my Mac, The only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in Sincerel

RE: Some interesting rumours regarding 3.5 mm jack issue on the iPhone seven

2016-09-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
It’s a longer story but not wanting to shoot rabbits, just the way it ended From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Thursday, 8 September 2016 12:44 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Some interesting rumou

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Michael Marshall
I did not hear about an adapter with charging capabilities for nine dollars. I know you can get replacement adapters for $9 if you lose them. I was hoping they would bring in wireless charging > On 8 Sep. 2016, at 7:12 pm, Ray Foret jr wrote: > > Point taken. However, I believe that Apple will

RE: Some interesting rumours regarding 3.5 mm jack issue on the iPhone seven

2016-09-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
Well as of 2.5 hours from now the new toys will be available for pre order, At least here in NZ, The phone as stated on the presentation this morning, No phone jack, just lightening port and headphones now have the lightening connector rather than the 3.5 mm plug, But for us that have older phon

RE: converting .mov video file to Windows compatible format

2016-09-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
Can your friend play it through VLC? VLC plays everything and it's free. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Lamanche Sent: Thursday, 8 September 2016 5:55 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: co

RE: Some interesting rumours regarding 3.5 mm jack issue on the iPhone seven

2016-09-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
Yeah that data speed is goiong to be great if we get a chance to use it. But it really sounds like it’s about the cameras within the phones,m I think the jack removal is just setting them out ahead of others, It’s starting to change the way people will think about devices and audio, I do think

RE: Only Apple could do this.

2016-09-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
It’s not it’s again going to need the phone for gathering functionality. What I’d like to know is will they replace my apple watch series 1 with the new updated series 1 which they are putting the dual core processor into This is the same processor that they are putting in the new series 2 watch

RE: Only Apple could do this.

2016-09-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
Um, my apple watch works great which being totally blind works great for me. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kawal Gucukoglu Sent: Thursday, 8 September 2016 9:21 AM To: Macvisionaries Subject: Re: Only Apple could do this. I could ima

RE: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Simon Fogarty
Will the new headphones with lightening connectors be on sale soon and work with the older devices such as my 6sPlus And wil the apple wifi earpods work with my 6splus. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anders

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Ray, the adapter for sale is simply the same as the one that comes in the box, in case you lose it or need more of them. It doesn't include a charging port. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org > On 8/09/2016, at 9:12 PM, Ray For

Re: My command Key sometimes does not work

2016-09-08 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Do you by any chance use VM Ware? I am noticing that on occasion command-Q andcommand-tab stop responding. I have gotten response back after closing down both Safari and VMWare I still need to get my virtual environment to work a littlebetter. Windows=E brings up a settings panel for the VM a

Re: system dialogue that won't go away

2016-09-08 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Good luck, I hope you hear something back! Best wishes, Jonathan > On Sep 7, 2016, at 3:14 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > > Jonathan, > I got it all working and sent off to dropbox. > Thanks, > Peace, > Stacey Robinson and GEB dog Kirk. >

Re: converting .mov video file to Windows compatible format

2016-09-08 Thread jeff `greene
Hi Andrew, Probably .avi or .mp4 would work fine. Jeff On 9/8/16, Simon Fogarty wrote: > Can your friend play it through VLC? > > VLC plays everything and it's free. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of And

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Ray Foret jr
Ah, I stand corrected. Now, if it had been me, I’d have included one with the charging port on it. Most likely if Apple doesn’t come out with one, Griffin will. Sent from my Mac, The only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray Still

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Jed Barton
wanna catch up on the phone for a bit? 401-255-6575 On 9/8/2016 8:18 AM, Ray Foret jr wrote: Ah, I stand corrected. Now, if it had been me, I’d have included one with the charging port on it. Most likely if Apple doesn’t come out with one, Griffin will. Sent from my Mac, The only computer wi

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Jed Barton
sorry guys, that was the wrong list, my bad On 9/8/2016 8:18 AM, Ray Foret jr wrote: Ah, I stand corrected. Now, if it had been me, I’d have included one with the charging port on it. Most likely if Apple doesn’t come out with one, Griffin will. Sent from my Mac, The only computer with full

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Stacey Robinson
Does this adapter allow for a 3.5 mm jack? Peace, Stacey Robinson and GEB dog Kirk. mailto:stacey...@bellsouth.net > On Sep 8, 2016, at 5:43 AM, Jonathan Mosen wrote: > > Hi Ray, the adapter for sale is simply the same as the one that comes in the > bo

Form Factor of iPhone 7

2016-09-08 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi all, Scott, or anyone else who's actually seen the iPhone 7, how does the form factor compare to the 6 and 6S? Cheers, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if yo

Re: Form Factor of iPhone 7

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
In my opinion, very similar. I don’t think it’s until next year that a major redesign of the shape is likely. It’s a bit thinner, the home button isn’t mechanical feeling any more but the dimensions in terms of height and width are identical. > On Sep 8, 2016, at 9:42 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:

Re: Form Factor of iPhone 7

2016-09-08 Thread Donna Goodin
Interesting. Thanks. I had thought I would sit this one out, but I just learned that I'm eligible to upgrade, so well ... I think I'm drinking the cool aide again. :) Cheers, Donna > On Sep 8, 2016, at 9:11 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > In my opinion, very similar. > > > I don’t think it’s u

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread Larry Thacker Jr.
I’m using the beta with a Juliet Classic, so I can’t comment on the question at hand, but I did want to warn you if you haven’t got the beta yet that you will want to wait until the next build. There are still some Voiceover issues that will leave you wanting to throw heavy objects at the scree

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
This talk of there being no charging port is strange to me because the one I held from in the box had one. The shape was sort of like a lighting port then a small cable with a very small box on the end with a 1/8th inch jack and an additional port for the charger. It’s possible it’s a differen

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Simon, I believe the new pods require the W1 chip to function so no on the 6+. Maybe they also support regular bluetooth I don’t know but from the presentation it doesn’t appear so. > On Sep 8, 2016, at 5:48 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Will the new headphones with lightening connectors be

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread E.T.
Applevis? They usually provide this information rather quickly. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/8/2016 7:19 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote: Can someone tell me where I can go to read about the accessibility features in IOS10? Peace,

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
I was hoping for wireless charging as well but no such luck. You can add it on with 3rd party hardware but what’s the point. It should be included in my opinion. > On Sep 8, 2016, at 5:16 AM, Michael Marshall > wrote: > > I did not hear about an adapter with charging capabilities for nine do

Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread Stacey Robinson
Can someone tell me where I can go to read about the accessibility features in IOS10? Peace, Stacey Robinson and GEB dog Kirk. mailto:stacey...@bellsouth.net -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If yo

Re: Only Apple could do this.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Hi Kawal, That is a very cool thing about the speakers. There’s a similar thing on the Gopro cameras where the microphone is shaped sort of like an ear canal and empties out like your ear when filled with water. Very clever ideas. As for the watch, you’ll still primarily need your phone for f

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Saqib Hussain
Hi. I think they should include insurance within their plans. It would be really awful if someone was robbed or simply dropped their iPhone down the bog within the contract period. > On 7 Sep 2016, at 23:20, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > I wish i could but its not in Sweden yet. > I hope th

Re: Only Apple could do this.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Kawal, that’s a complicated issue about the smart watches. Yes, blind people can use some of the Samsung watches to a certain degree. There’s real confusion about which ones talk and which don’t. The UK version does not for example have accessibility options but the United states version does

Re: Only Apple could do this.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Simon, is it the exchange rate or the import taxation that makes these devices so expensive for you down there? I’d be down to help get um “creative” on the sourcing and shipping if it would help you save a lot of money. > On Sep 8, 2016, at 5:44 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > It’s not it’s aga

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Yes, but they wait until the official release date to tell you the accessibility features because they're still under NDA like everyone else. Alex Hall can confirm this. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindr

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
I wouldn’t hold out on the mac either. As Sebahattin was inclined to say the mac’s days are probably numbered in the long term and as Mary mentioned, people tend to hang on to them and view it like a major investment you only undertake when the computer is absolutely obsolete. Like my mother f

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread E.T.
Larry, Installed beta 3 but have not played with it since I cannot get my Classic connected anyway via USB. How did you manage that? From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/8/2016 7:16 AM, Larry Thacker Jr. wrote: I’m using the beta with a Jul

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Yes, T-Mobile calls it the Jump program. You can jump to your new device every year or when ever your jump eligible which is more frequently than yearly as I recall. Or you can just buy the phones outright and swap them out as you wish. Note that phones on Jump aren’t unlocked until you finis

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
David, it’s not a minimal trade in I don’t think. It’s $300 if memory serves, maybe Mary can correct me as she’s pretty plugged in to the market as well. But as memory serves on an iPhone you get at least 300 on the trade in or you can pay it off and own the phone and buy another. You can als

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
I think Apple’s program is more of a lease in that there’s no option to actually own the phone. I could be off here but I think you lease the phone yearly and Apple gets a continuous income stream where with T-Mobile it’s more of a rent to own affair. > On Sep 7, 2016, at 9:07 PM, David Chitte

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Well, it sounds like you could drop your iPhone 7 in the bog with out any issue because it’s resistant. Well any issue other than having to clean that phone off very very well.;) > On Sep 8, 2016, at 10:28 AM, Saqib Hussain wrote: > > Hi. I think they should include insurance within their pla

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
Obviously, I'm missing something. I don't understand what the big deal is about wireless charging. I mean, the pad or whatever that you put the phone on has to be plugged into charge right? So what's the big deal? Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:21 AM, Scott Granados wrote:

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Mika Pyyhkala
Also, if you can swing paying for the entire device in one payment, a good credit card will cover you for theft and extended warranty. However, you typically need to purchase the entire cost of the item at once on the credit card. American Express seems to have the best and also most accessible cl

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
I hope your contact gets back to you with that part number, since apparently, the images that are being shown for this adapter on apples on site do not have two ports. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:18 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > This talk of there being no charging port i

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
What about square, don’t they also offer some very competitively priced insurance packages? > On Sep 8, 2016, at 10:53 AM, Mika Pyyhkala wrote: > > Also, if you can swing paying for the entire device in one payment, a > good credit card will cover you for theft and extended warranty. > However,

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
Scott, since you actually had hands on the phone, what can you say about the home button. Is it like on android phones that don't have one? That is, you just have a glass and you find a home button by exploring? Or is there still some kind of dimple or other tactile indication as to the home but

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
It’s just a nice convenience thing, you can just set your phone on your desk and it’s charging. There’s also larger installations that you can take advantage of for example Starbucks I believe has a wireless charging option or at least was looking at that. I’m not sure if it’s in the wild yet

Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi everyone, unfortunately as I predicted in my blog post of November 2015 and in subsequent posts on this, as has been confirmed by multiple news sources today, Apple has not released an adapter that allows you to use your phone and charge it at the same time. The reaction to this lack of addre

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
I checked on line and there’s no Ixia part that matches that so it must have come from apple. Ixia will sometimes include various patches to make their hardware work in all sorts of network settings but this wasn’t one of their parts. Stand by and will update as soon as he gets back to me so w

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
I don't know what the trade-in is. Mine isn't paid off yet. And if I do go for the new one, I will probably just give them the old one, rather than pay it off. And so then there won't be any value, because I'm on the jump plan. But with the ones that you have completely paid, I also don't know t

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
If the solution proposed by David works with the Apple case, I assume that it will also work with third-party cases, which will probably be better value, i.e. cost less and have more battery in them. For people, who use these battery cases, this will be a good solution. Sent from my iPhone >

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
So I only held the phone for a few seconds and didn’t get to put it through it’s paces although I’m ordering one tonight so we’ll see.:) The button was still tactile in that there’s a button round area unlike the all glass feel of android but it’s not a mechanical button. The taptic reminds me

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
I have heard about the experimental wireless charging where you just have to be in the vicinity of the charge source. Kind of creepy in some senses. But it certainly would be convenient. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:58 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > It’s just a nice conveni

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Apple care always seemed so expensive to me. I thought about buying it on my laptop but do I really keep them for 3 years? You’re right on the $10, that includes insurance though? I did n to know that. > On Sep 8, 2016, at 11:03 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > > I don't know what the trade-in is. Mi

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
Thanks. Very helpful. I haven't tried the keyboard caps. Since I have speech turned on, I haven't really seen the point for me. But it might be interesting to try. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2016, at 8:09 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > So I only held the phone for a few seconds and

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Mary, I detest a case of all kind, so I've not used any, let alone a battery one. But if there are multiple cases of this kind then I definitely need to come up to speed. Course, then you have to charge the case when that goes flat, so it's all a hassle but it is what it is. Jonathan Mosen Mo

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Juice box is what you want if you want extra power on your phone. They are made by the same company that makes the external USB battery packs, Mophie or how ever you spell it. The product is called the juice box and I believe they have them with different capacities. > On Sep 8, 2016, at 11:1

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
Yes. It does include insurance, again, according to what the guy in the store said. I certainly didn't stand there and read all that fine print. In fact, there is something better about the T-Mobile insurance then AppleCare, something it covers that Apple doesn't. But can I remember what that is

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Nah not creepy to me, very cool. Shows me that Nicola Tesla was only a century ahead of his time.;) I think of him every time someone mentions wireless charging. The idea of beaming electricity through space and tapping it where you want it was his dream although he had a slightly larger scal

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Donna Goodin
I just learned that on their device payment plan, VZ lets you trade in your old phone once you have paid off 50% of your old device. So essentially, it seems to do the same thing as the Apple program, i.e. you get a new phone once a year. The one drawback to VZ is that they frequently changed

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Speaking of T-Mobile, they will be open 24 hours tonight to take preorders. I actually have them calling me as soon as they open sales. You can call in and request a call from customer service. I believe they will start selling around 2:30 AM or so if you want to be one of the cool kids and g

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
I guess this is why they say "different strokes." I definitely use a battery case. Of course, I'm not flying on a plane for 12 hours at a time. I'm just trying to get through a day of very heavy phone use, and I'm not always near a plug. So for me, a battery case is the height of convenience. Th

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread Larry Thacker Jr.
The details are fuzzy now and I’m a relative Mac newcomer so the procedures aren’t burned in yet, but if I recall correctly, I made sure it was turned on and plugged it in. I think I had to go to Printers and Scanners and add it. It found it and identified it as a generic postscript printer.

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
If you're on the jump plan, my store guy said you have to show up at the store and do your order there. Don't know if he was blowing smoke or not. Maybe I will call T-Mobile and find out. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2016, at 8:21 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > Speaking of T-Mobile, t

The big deal with wireless charging

2016-09-08 Thread Larry Thacker Jr.
It just saves you a step as you only have to set the phone down on the pad. You do not need to bother with the plug, which wares out over time, especially if like me you’re always picking up the phone and forgetting to unplug it before walking away. It’s also very nice for people with impaired

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Mike Arrigo
Even for a third party company to address it, Apple would need to approve the accessory, this is one reason why they use the lightning interface instead of standard USB connections. Every lightning device contains a chip that indicates that it's approved. If Apple decides they don't like a part

Re: The big deal with wireless charging

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
I can certainly see the point for those with the certain motor ability issues. There's also a good case to be made for the new home button for some people with issues involving strength and or dextarity. But that's a different topic. I don't think I've ever forgotten to unplug the phone. Lord kn

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
Mike, the lightning spec was opened up sometime ago because it was reverse engineered. I think Apple still has a certification process but there’s plenty of stuff out there now that’s lightning compatible, with the appropriate chip but not necessarily blessed by Apple. Not sure if this is a Ch

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Will they work on the SE? /A > On 8 Sep 2016, at 16:20, Scott Granados wrote: > > Simon, I believe the new pods require the W1 chip to function so no on the > 6+. Maybe they also support regular bluetooth I don’t know but from the > presentation it doesn’t appear so. > >> On Sep 8, 2016

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Scott Granados
I’d give them call, I got a very nice person yesterday who worked through the whole deal and set up a call for me as soon as the phone is available in their system. > On Sep 8, 2016, at 11:27 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > > If you're on the jump plan, my store guy said you have to show up at the >

Re: Only Apple could do this.

2016-09-08 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! If i get one i promis to tell the list. /A > On 8 Sep 2016, at 16:35, Scott Granados wrote: > > Kawal, that’s a complicated issue about the smart watches. > > Yes, blind people can use some of the Samsung watches to a certain degree. > There’s real confusion about which ones talk and which

Re: Form Factor of iPhone 7

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
Here's a corollary question to that, and it may be one that can't be answered easily. If you have a case for an iPhone 6s, and you don't care about the headphone jack or the camera placement, since the phones are the same size, could that case work for an iPhone 7? For this to be possible, the

Re: The special I phone programme.

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
Yup. Just got off the phone and set up my own call. So I don't have to go to the store. Yay! Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2016, at 9:11 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > I’d give them call, I got a very nice person yesterday who worked through > the whole deal and set up a call for me a

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Jonathan Mosen
I completely agree Mike. We've headed down a dangerous path where an open, ubiquitous standard has been replaced in part by a proprietary port. USB C would have been preferable, although you can understand that with Apple having invested so much in the Lightning ecosystem, replacing the jack and

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! What is Jaaring for me who is not a native english? /A > On 8 Sep 2016, at 16:57, Mary Otten wrote: > > Scott, since you actually had hands on the phone, what can you say about the > home button. Is it like on android phones that don't have one? That is, you > just have a glass and you find

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Since the subject line of this thread is factually incorrect at present, might be useful to change it. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I don’t want to have a case on as it makes the phone much bigger. I had an anker lipstick battery but gave it away. I have another wich i use but it can only do one and a half charge on the iphone. So i am deffinitly looking for something good. /A > On 8 Sep 2016, at 17:25, Mary Otten wrote:

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread E.T.
Rather, perhaps its high time to put this to bed instead. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/8/2016 9:23 AM, Jonathan Mosen wrote: Since the subject line of this thread is factually incorrect at present, might be useful to change it. Jonath

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Jonathan Mosen
I have an Anka 20,000 MA battery for my long international flights, but of course I can't use wired headphones with the iPhone 7 and use that. A pretty basic use case for a frequent international traveller. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http:/

Re: and you can charge and have audio at the same time over 3.5 adapter

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
I unders, Well in this case, I think the people writing about the home button were saying that the feeling you got when you interacted with it was quite disconcerting, very noticeable, out of the ordinary, not at all like what happens on the MacBook trackpad, which apparently really does feel l

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread E.T.
Larry, Made a bit of progress. Checking the cable, I realized I had a USB extender cable in there so took it out. As soon as I selected it in prefs, the embosser started spitting out paper. Once it stopped, the embosser went into error mode. But if I left it alone, I could add the embosser.

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread Caitlyn Furness
thanks.. this is on the embosser itself, correct? thanks a lot! Cait > On Sep 7, 2016, at 6:17 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > Well there is a setting in the braille settings menu called liblouise which > changes how the printed material looks. > You can change braille tables there. > I

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
With me also being a dev, I along with Alex can concur with Shawn. Being the official release date isn't until next week, we devs as well as public testers are still on NDA for just a little while longer. Hang in there though guys, it won't be much longer. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certifi

AirPods hands-on: They stayed in my ears and sounded awesome

2016-09-08 Thread Mary Otten
Here is some more on the air pods. They will work with your Mac or your iPad or other iPhones that are logged in to the same iCloud as your new iPhone AirPods hands-on: They stayed in my ears and sounded awesome Macworld / Susie Ochs I didn’t want to like the AirPods, I really didn’t. But in

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread Caitlyn Furness
mbrialle is for the i phone-it’s just another braille keyboard for the phone.. If I’m wrong, please correct me! Cait > On Sep 7, 2016, at 8:01 PM, 'Peggy' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I want an EmBraille. > Peggy and Dixie Marie > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 7, 2016, at 6:09 PM, An

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Robin
I'm Curious Jonathan, Are you Plannin' to Acquire&Purchase Apple's iPhone7+? I recall you suggestin' you wouldn't if it failed to retain its HeadphoneJack JustWonderin' WhoKnows MayBe Apple's Wireless AirPods will WorkIncredibly TimeWillTell & I personally FEEL if Apple's iPhone7&iPhone7+ are N

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread Robin
Can You AsA Developer-BetaTester Give YourRecommendation as WhetherOrNot to Update Your Apple iDevice-iOSDevice TO iOS10 when its Launched ON Tuesday,September13th? Is iOS10 Ready4PrimeTime MoreSpecifically ForTotallyBlind&ForLowVision users? JustWonderin' At 10:26 AM 9/8/2016, you wrote: With

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread Jenny Wood
Was kind of curious about this myself. I was somewhat disappointed, and a little concerned, that accessibility wasn’t even mentioned in yesterday’s keynote. I seem to recall Steve Jobs highlighting changes in accessibility fairly regularly at his events, and am sad that it doesn’t even get so

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
OK, I cannot give any specifics, but I will at least bend enough to tell you yes, absolutely, I would suggest everyone update on Tuesday. I've been running the betas since the very very day they were released at WWDC and let me just say this: I'm blown away! I dare say, this has by far probab

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
It's very much worth it, yes. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor. clgillan...@gmail.com Phone: (704) 256-8010. - Original Message - From: Jenny Wood To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 1:47 PM Subject: Re: Ios10

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread E.T.
This is why I do not listen to these events. I am in no hurry and prefer to wait to read the real life experiences of those who jump right on new releases. And to read AppleVis. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/8/2016 10:47 AM, Jenny Woo

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread christopher hallsworth
Christopher, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I’ve been running the betas from the very very beginning too, and just concur with your thoughts. > On 8 Sep 2016, at 18:59, Christopher-Mark Gilland > wrote: > > OK, I cannot give any specifics, but I will at least bend enough to tell you > yes, a

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread christopher hallsworth
mBraille is for iPhone, iPod Touch and even iPad. > On 8 Sep 2016, at 18:33, Caitlyn Furness wrote: > > mbrialle is for the i phone-it’s just another braille keyboard for the > phone.. If I’m wrong, please correct me! > > Cait > >> On Sep 7, 2016, at 8:01 PM, 'Peggy' via MacVisionaries >> w

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread christopher hallsworth
I concur with you as well. Just hang in there guys, it will be well worth the wait. Trust us guys. > On 8 Sep 2016, at 18:26, Christopher-Mark Gilland > wrote: > > With me also being a dev, I along with Alex can concur with Shawn. Being the > official release date isn't until next week, we de

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Mike Arrigo
Nice, that's a good thing, I still think Apple should use standard interfaces especially when using something proprietary offers no advantage, and the lightning connector doesn't. Original message: Mike, the lightning spec was opened up sometime ago because it was reverse engineered. I think A

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread E.T.
Just to make it clear, its Embraille E m b r a i l l e. Its produced by ViewPlus. Now no more hijackings please. (smiles) From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/8/2016 11:08 AM, christopher hallsworth wrote: mBraille is for iPhone, iPod Touch

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Mike Arrigo
this is why they should have used Micro USB as the standard originally like all other manufacturers. USB C will be the next standard, I guess it will eventually replace micro USB, will probably take some getting used to, but at least it will be a standard. As far as I know, Apple is the only co

Re: Strategies for Charging your iPhone 7 while using wired Headphones

2016-09-08 Thread Robin
Can't Wait USBC HeadPhones WouldBe GREAT! I Presume since Regular USB HeadPhones are SoGreat JustSayin' At 11:23 AM 9/8/2016, you wrote: this is why they should have used Micro USB as the standard originally like all other manufacturers. USB C will be the next standard, I guess it will eventuall

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread gkearney
Danger Will Robertson! Doing Braille translation inside the embosser does not permit you to correct any translation errors the internal software might make, and every translation software make errors even DBT. You also can not modify the layout of the Braille pages. What is happening is the tex

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread gkearney
Here is some information on getting various embossers, including very old parallel embossers working on MacOS. https://www.cbtbc.org/tools/embosser/ Also doing Braille translation and editing on MacOS can be found here: https://www.cbtbc.org/braille/louis/ On Tuesday, 6 September 2016 15:27:

Re: Ios10 and accessibility

2016-09-08 Thread Kliphton Miller
I don’t think this is breaking any rules. But IOS10 has been ready for primetime since beta 2/ This round of betas has been smooth and snappy ever since. I updated to the beta back in july, and haven’t looked back since. Checkout my groups Come be sole out for Christ! https://groups.io/g/com

another questions about the lable making on the mac

2016-09-08 Thread zoe fiogkos
Sorry to Anne I deleted annes response by accident. Avery has a template you can download for free, it's a word document. Could I convert this on the mac to a pages format and use it to fill in the info and print my lables? If yes how would I go about converting it? Regards Zoe by the intersessio

Re: Duxbury for Mac and Embossers

2016-09-08 Thread E.T.
This works and the Louis app can work with this too by sending jobs to the app provided on this site. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/8/2016 11:41 AM, gkearney wrote: Here is some information on getting various embossers, including very

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