Multi-line text areas.

2014-06-18 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
What is the best way of interacting with multi-line text fields on web pages? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the r

ITV Player?

2014-06-21 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Has any list member got the ITV Player app to work? I can get programme listings but cannot get anything to play. Thanks Malcolm Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you

Any help for a novice welcome.

2014-03-17 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Can any list members kindly point me to some resources for a complete beginner. My new Iphone is due tomorrow. Been a Talks user for 9 years. Thanks Sent from my Nokia E6 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by e

Screen Review with Voice Over?

2014-03-24 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
As a new comer to the I phone platform would someone advise me whether it is possible to review what you have written and messages received? Is it possible to review by character, word or line? Thank you in advance for your help which to many may appear to be a basic question. -- The following

RE: Screen Review with Voice Over?

2014-03-26 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
just switch the rotor to words line or characters and then swipe up or down to read forward or back. On Mar 20, 2014, at 12:24 PM, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: > As a new comer to the I phone platform would someone advise me whether > it is possible to review what you have written and me

Answering calls while in other apps?

2014-03-27 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I have an Iphone5C and am unable to answer a call while in other apps, say e-mail or on the net. Am I missing something obvious? Thanks in advance. Malcolm -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default.

Re: Bird song app

2016-07-11 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Try Bird Calls : 4500+ Bird Sounds, Bird Songs, Bird Identification & Bird Guide - Free, XLabz Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Sent from my iPhone > On 11 Jul 2016, at 17:52, Joney wrote: > > Ibird pro has all the songs but you have to identify them. > > Joney > talk2o...@gmail.com > "If God can bring

Re: Link for ChirpOMatic,

2016-07-14 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I would like to advise potential users of this app that there are problems when in the recordings screen using VO. I have been informed that this has been added to things to be done in the next update. Sent from my iPhone > On 14 Jul 2016, at 17:15, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Chirpomatic le

Re: Looking for talking clock app.

2016-07-16 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Try Westminster Chimes. The app can be configured to chime or say the time every 15 minutes the full version runs in the background and can be set to only chime between certain hours. Set the notification to sounds only and you should be sorted. Sent from my iPhone > On 16 Jul 2016, at 10:53,

Re: Looking for talking clock app.

2016-07-16 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
No it does one or the other, I use it all the time. Sent from my iPhone > On 16 Jul 2016, at 11:29, Mária Orovčíková wrote: > > Can the app chime and say the time, all at once? > > Thank you. > > With kind regards > > Maria > >> On 16. 7. 2016 12:1

Re: IOS 10 beta.

2016-08-02 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Beta worked well here too with the exception of KNFB Reader. This will be resolved at release no doubt. Sent from my iPhone > On 2 Aug 2016, at 17:13, Mário Navarro wrote: > > > > > hi. > man, I'm loving the beta of IOS 10. > everything is working normally. > god, it does not seem a beta! .

Re: Where did it come from?

2014-09-15 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I must say that I consider it taking a liberty on Apple's part in putting material on our devices! Do we own them or Apple? A suspect issue I think. Sent from my iPhone > On 12 Sep 2014, at 14:01, "Dan Beaver" wrote: > > I thought it worked that way too but Kim is reporting that this one is b

Re: Weather Bug In IOS8

2014-09-22 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I notice that when looking at the forecast for today the times are no longer read only the weather conditions. Sent from my iPhone > On 22 Sep 2014, at 15:28, Shai wrote: > > Hi Gary, > If Siri releases before you are finished with your request, try > keeping the home button held down while yo

Re: Personal Assistant: Microsoft's Cortana

2015-12-10 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Looks interesting but appears to be unavailable here in the UK! Sent from my iPhone > On 10 Dec 2015, at 09:58, Rajmund wrote: > > Hello, > OK, > > thanks, I shall go and install. Wonder whether she can sing like the windows > one? Better go and check her out - Original Message -

Re: Bad iOS 10 X download how can I fix it?

2016-11-07 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
The best way is to put your phone into recovery mode and use ITunes to download a new version of iOS. Firstly, turn off your phone. Connect it to your computer with ITunes running. Press both the power and home buttons on your phone and hold for about 15 seconds. Release the power button and

TapTapSee

2016-02-18 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
List members may be interested to know that according to the latest update to TapTapSee it is now free to all users. A big thank you I think! Malcolm -- 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: TapTapSee

2016-02-18 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
while since I've downloaded it. > > >> On 2/18/16, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: >> List members may be interested to know that according to the latest update >> to TapTapSee it is now free to all users. >> >> >> >> A big thank you I think! >> >&g

Wondershare Tunes Go and Windows10?Has any list member successfully used Tunes Go under Windows10?

2017-01-08 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I used to use it under XP but am having no luck with Windows10. I cannot get any Screen Reader to read or navigate the application's interface. Thanks. Malcolm. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or con

Re: Westminster Chimes

2017-02-03 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
You could try BigBen it is accessible. The payed version runs in the background well worth a look. Malcolm Sent from my iPhone > On 3 Feb 2017, at 09:18, Ketan Kothari wrote: > > Hi friends, > > I have now started using Iphone 7 and somehow missed the backup. I > got almost all my apps exce

Wireless network channel selection?

2017-03-01 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Does anyone know of an app that will display the channel of nearby wireless networks so you can pick a clear one? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone -- 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, o

Re: Wireless network channel selection?

2017-03-02 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
imise my network's efficiency it would be useful to know which wireless channels are in use around me so I can pick one that is free. Malcolm Sent from my iPhone > On 2 Mar 2017, at 05:54, Robert Doc Wright wrote: > > try "network utility". > - Original Message ---

Re: iMessage screen effects are working

2016-09-15 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I must be missing something, wen I press and hold the send button in an I Message I get a window with things like: Bubble Slam and so on. If I double tap on bubble VO says it is selected but the window does not go away. What am I missing here? Thanks. Malcolm Sent from my iPhone > On 15 S

IOS10 and bluetooth keyboards.

2016-09-21 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Since updating to iOS10 I appear to have lost the ability to unlock my iPhone with my Logitech bluetooth keyboard. Are others experiencing this issue with other keyboards? Also how does one tap and hold the send button in I Messages to bring up the effects screen with a bluetoooth keyboard? A

Re: Is their such a thing as a Lightning Extension Cable?

2016-09-27 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Yes there is I bought one from Amazon earlier this year. Malcolm. Sent from my iPhone > On 27 Sep 2016, at 14:32, Russ Kiehne wrote: > > I would like to use the YiKaiEn iReader SDHC SDXC Micro SD OTG Card Reader > with my ipad mini 4. I’m using the otterbox case and because of this I can’t

Re: Is their such a thing as a Lightning Extension Cable?

2016-09-27 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Look on Amazon for: CableJive 60 cm dockXtender Lightning Extension Cable for Apple Devices - Black Sent from my iPhone > On 27 Sep 2016, at 15:05, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: > > Yes there is I bought one from Amazon earlier this year. > > Malcolm. > > > Sent from m

Remove redundaet suggestions?

2016-10-10 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
How do you prevent people you have removed from contacts appearing as suggestions for recipients when composing messages and e-mails? Any help gladly received. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any question

BBC iPlayer tv guide help.

2016-10-11 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
How do you display the schedule for stations other than BBC1 when you launche the TV Guide in the BBC iPlayer app on an iOS device? Thanks. Malcolm Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: going through the process of unlocking a phone

2018-08-05 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello Anna, I suppose one easy way to check would be to try a sim from another carrier, that is what I did. Here in the UK my Iphones are unlocked. Thanks for all your help to the list. Malcolm. Sent from my iPhone > On 5 Aug 2018, at 15:59, Anna Dresner wrote: > > Hi all, > > Is there a

Re: Facebook on the Phone

2018-08-05 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, On the News Feed Tab locate the What's on your mind? Button Here you can chose who can see your post and you will have an edit area where you can compose your post. Once complete find the Post Button and you’re done. Sent from my iPhone > On 5 Aug 2018, at 18:22, 'Linda Gaitskell' via V

Re: Facebook on the Phone

2018-08-05 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
> On 5 Aug 2018, at 18:49, 'Linda Gaitskell' via VIPhone > wrote: > > I know how to write about myself but say for example I wanted to write > something on your page how would i do that. > > > ----- Original Message - > From: Malcolm Parfitt > To:

Re: Facebook on the Phone

2018-08-05 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
k here, butwhat do you mean by the friends icon? Do > you mean the friend requests? Do you have the latest update > > - Original Message - > From: Malcolm Parfitt > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2018 6:56 PM > Subject: Re: Facebook on the

Re: Facebook on the Phone

2018-08-06 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Glad you are sorted. Sent from my iPhone > On 6 Aug 2018, at 18:00, 'Linda Gaitskell' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Got it now thanks for such detailed instructions. > > Linda > > - Original Message - > From: Sieghard Weitzel > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Sunday, August 05, 201

Re: Voiceover turning itself off

2018-09-10 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Try a three finger double tap. This turns speech on/off but leaves Voiceover running. You can use Voiceover with Braille without speech. Sent from my iPhone > On 10 Sep 2018, at 16:18, 'Gary Robinson' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Hi, > if we use SIRI it says voiceover on within settings/accessib

Re: my iPhone 6 is moribund

2018-09-12 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Worth pointing out here that the difference between turning Voiceover on/off and toggling speech on/off is that VO can be used with Braille only. So where as a triple press of the Home Button completely unloads VoiceOver turning speech off with a three finger double tab turns speech off but lea

Re: What are the advantages of XS over XR for a blind user?

2018-09-14 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
If we are looking at OCR alone then many of the features on newer phones like Smart HDR may negatively impact the recognition process. Just like with a traditional scanner going above a certain resolution while generating larger files does not improve the results of the OCR process. So we hav

Siri no longer works since updating to Watch OS5.

2018-09-18 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Since updating to Watch OS5 I am unable to use Siri with my series two Apple Watch. Whether I am connected via Wi-Fi or my iPhone when I press the Digital Croun to invoke Siri the watch vibrates as expected and I get a message to hang on on screen. However I never get any further than

Re: What's the deal with raise to speak to SIRI and WalkieTalkie in WatchOS 5

2018-09-18 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I cannot find that Siri feature either. As far as the Walkie Talkie app is concerned I have the same screen as you describe. However in you launch the Walkie Talkie app and spin the Digital Crown you should be taken to a list of contacts you can add. I assume once contacts have been a

Re: What's the deal with raise to speak to SIRI and WalkieTalkie in WatchOS 5

2018-09-18 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Should have said spin the Digital Crown away from you to access contacts list. Sent from my iPhone > On 18 Sep 2018, at 14:15, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: > > Hello, > > > I cannot find that Siri feature either. > > As far as the Walkie Talkie app is concerned I hav

Watch out Siri or is it “Hey Siri”?

2018-09-18 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Following my earlier post about Siri not working on my Apple Watch I have tried a number of things but the problem persists. The Apple Watch Series2 is running Watch OS5. To start with I was using it with my iPhone7 running IOS12. Pressing and holding the Digital Croun resulted with a m

Re: Waltr 2

2018-09-19 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Just tried it on XP and the answer is no. Sent from my iPhone > On 19 Sep 2018, at 14:22, Kay Malmquist wrote: > > One more question that I can not seem to find an answer to. Does anyone know > if Waltr 2 will work on an old XP machine? > > Kay Malmquist > kay.malmqu...@gmail.com > > You

RE: Watch out Siri or is it “Hey Siri”?

2018-09-21 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Malcolm Parfitt Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 3:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Watch out Siri or is it “Hey Siri”? Hello, Following my earlier post about Siri not working on my Apple Watch I have tried a number of things but the problem persists. The Apple Watch Series2 is running

Re: iPhone input question

2018-03-26 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, As far as I am aware, the cable you refer to is an output connection only. It cannot be used as an input. Out of interest, what microphone do you use? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone > On 26 Mar 2018, at 10:40, Fanus wrote: > > Hello list > I use an external stereo mic with my iPhone w

Re: local/external storage for iOs?

2018-04-01 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hi, Here in the UK I have an EE Brightbox2 router that has a USB port. If I want to play music or audio books that I do not want to store on my iPhone7 I plug an external hard disk (a Freecom Pasport Drive or memory stick) into the USB port of the router. |Then using an app called: FileBrows

True caller app.

2018-04-04 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Some time ago I installed an app called True Caller. Since then I have a problem in sending messages. Prior to installing this app I had a number of blocked contacts on my phone. Now let’s say I am going to send a message to my brother Stephen. In the To: field of the messaging app I

Re: True caller app.

2018-04-04 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
> presented with options, > Scroll down, the spam contacts are below. You want to delete them. > HTH > (Its really nice to type with FlickType keyboard!) > > Godwin Adoyi Agada > Greetings from Ghana, W. Africa. > (Sent from my iPhone) > From: viphone@googlegroups.com on beha

Re: True caller app.

2018-04-04 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
ck the number type e g. 'mobile'. You will be > presented with options, > Scroll down, the spam contacts are below. You want to delete them. > HTH > (Its really nice to type with FlickType keyboard!) > > Godwin Adoyi Agada > Greetings from Ghana, W. Africa. > (Se

Weather Gods update and Apple Watch.

2018-04-09 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Some time ago there was a post from a user looking for an Apple Watch app that gives more detail on the watch complication than is provided by the native Apple Weather App. The latest update of the popular Weather Gods app provides just this information. Developed with Voiceover support here’s

Re: what's the vo key?

2018-04-09 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
The following list of key combinations may help you. You can use VoiceOver Help to learn the keyboard layout and the actions associated with various key combinations. VoiceOver Help speaks keys and keyboard commands as you type them, without performing the associated action. VoiceOver keyboard

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: AppleWatch Series 3 not reading AutoSpeak Enabled items on Modular watch face after update to current OS

2018-04-12 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hi, I have only experienced a problem with one complication when AutoSpeak is enabled and that is with Weather Gods. The only way I got it to work was to switch from my Modular Watchface to another then back again. May be worth a try to see if this solves your issue too. Malcolm Sent from m

Re: where am I

2018-04-12 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Take a look at: Ariadne GPS by Giovanni Ciaffoni https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ariadne-gps/id441063072?mt=8 I have used this to monitor where I am and to track house numbers and streets when out. You can have an alarm sound when you are approaching a designated favourite.Sent from my iPho

RE: Weather gods Apple Watch and complications

2018-04-14 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Once you have Weather Gods as your chosen complication on the Apple Watch itself what it speaks can be controlled as follows. >From your iPhone open the Watch App. On the My Watch page swipe down until you reach the Weather Gods app. Double-tap here to open its page. Swi

Re: Editing Complications on Watch

2018-04-14 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
larly. > > Joe > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Malcolm Parfitt > Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2018 10:01 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Weather gods Apple Watch and complications > > Hello, > > Once you have Weather Gods as

Re: Weather Gods Watch Face

2018-04-15 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Apparently the term comes from old mechanical watches where information other than the time was referred to as a complication. So a watch that displayed the date was said to have one complication. Perhaps their being called complications referred to the complexities of the device. Ma

Re: Apple watch series 2 slow after watch os 4 any solution?

2018-04-29 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, In my experience the short answer to your question is no. When I updated my series two watch from OS3 to 4 I noticed the slowdown that you describe. Setting up the watch as a new device did not improve the situation. Unfortunately I know of no way of downgrading an OS on a watch. Per

Re: I.D. Mate bar code reader instead of iOS barcode app?

2018-05-14 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hi Sandy, Got the product description. The sun is out here in Wales and that is a rare enough thing to drink to! Cheers. Sent from my iPhone > On 14 May 2018, at 15:46, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Richard, > > I just sent in, don't know if it arrived, of a successful scan

Photographs display announcement and properties.

2018-05-15 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I wonder if any list member would be kind enough to shed some light on a question that has interested me. Some packages like Envision AI and TapTapSee allow you to save an image with its description. So when we use the Photos App as VoiceOver users when we browse our photos library we

Re: Charging pad

2018-05-16 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello Marie, If I understand your question correctly you are referring to external battery packs that you can use to charge your phone. You would use one or these exactly as you would use any other charger so whether your phone is in a case does not matter. Personally I use Anker battery pack

VoiceOver labels, how are they applied and where are they stored.

2018-05-17 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, There has been a discussion on Applevis lately that some of you may have read and followed. The topic I refer to is concerned with adding labels to images and their use with VoiceOver. Packages like Envision AI and TapTapSee allow us to save an image along with the description obtained

Apple Watch randomly locking itself.

2018-05-24 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I wonder if anyone has experienced the problem I have with my Apple Watch. If I unlock the watch before I can accomplish what I was going to do, say starting a workout the watch has locked itself for no apparent reason. This problem of the watch locking itself is quite regular and has n

Re: Apple Watch randomly locking itself.

2018-05-24 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
unately. It's certainly > frustrating. > > Best, > Anna > > > > >> On May 24, 2018, at 8:33 AM, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> I wonder if anyone has experienced the problem I have with my Apple Watch. >> >> If

Native maps question?

2017-03-05 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
In the native maps I have searched for locations I no longer require. Despite my having removed them by swiping up then tapping the remove option they occasionally reappear for no apparent reason. How can I permanently remove these previous searches? Thanks. Malcolme Sent from my iPhone --

Re: Native maps question?

2017-03-10 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
deed, be a bit frustrating. > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Malcolm Parfitt > Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2017 4:01 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Native maps question? > >

UK voice availability?

2017-04-28 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I have noticed that some apps such as KNFBREADER have a voice called Arthur available to them. However, Voiceover does not have this voice in its list. Where did this voice come from? Malcolm Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list

Re: UK voice availability?

2017-04-28 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
one@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Malcolm Parfitt > Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 6:41 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: UK voice availability? > > I have noticed that some apps such as KNFBREADER have a voice called Arthur > available to

Re: Please, looking for a bluetooth speaker

2017-05-03 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Try the Anker A3143. Sent from my iPhone > On 3 May 2017, at 15:33, Mária Orovčíková wrote: > > Hello list, > > please, I am looking for a portable stereo bluetooth speaker with good sound > and bass. > > I would like to hear your opinions what you all use. > > Thank you for your help in ad

RNIB Navigator access problem.

2017-05-08 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Is any list member having problems with RNIB Navigator? Cannot get it to load, server timeout since yesterday. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone -- 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 i

Re: A recurring reminder question

2017-05-09 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
It's in the Calendar app too. Sent from my iPhone > On 9 May 2017, at 20:47, Kay Malmquist wrote: > > Not in the calendar, in reminders. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 9, 2017, at 11:54 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Chris, > Is that now available in the native Calendar app? > I don't

Re: Deleting music from Apple Watch Series 2

2018-09-24 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Have you turned Heavy Rotation off? If not, this will transfer music you frequently listen to to the watch. Malcolm Sent from my iPhone > On 24 Sep 2018, at 19:25, Wayne Merritt wrote: > > Good day. I bought a used Apple Watch Series 2 from a friend last > week. One issue that has co

Re: battery drain in ios 12

2018-10-16 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hi Go into Settings, then General. Swipe through this page and towards the bottom is a Reset option. Double-tap here and there will be an option to reset your network settings. Hop0e this has helped you. Malcolm. Sent from my iPhone > On 16 Oct 2018, at 19:39, Louise Peyton wrote: > > H

Re: Naming Faces in Photos

2018-10-19 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Double tap with two fingers and hold on your chosen photo, wait for the chime. Type your description select done your photo should now be spoken with your label. Sent from my iPhone > On 19 Oct 2018, at 10:25, 'Martin Maidment' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Hi People > > The other week

Re: Trying to get a QuickStart on my new iPhone to work

2018-10-27 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
You can also choose to do it manually. You will then get a code that you enter into the new phone to begin transfer of data. Rather like you can do when setting up an Apple Watch. Sent from my iPhone > On 27 Oct 2018, at 22:14, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > You know that you have to scan the s

RE: invision ai

2018-10-29 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello Michell, Envision AI works fine here on my iPhone7. You could try removing the app then restarting your phone. Now reinstall the app. Does it work now? If you still experience problems you may like to e-mail: kart...@letsenvision.com They generally respond quickly and a

RE: [BlindTech] Recommendations For A Printer for routine printing

2018-11-10 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I recently bought a HP Colour LaserJet Pro M254dw printer from Amazon here in the UK. It can be connected via USB, Ethernet and Wirelessly. I have no useful vision but was able to set the printer up to work with my wireless network without sighted help. The printer has a We

RE: recovery mode

2018-11-25 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, The side button is the power button. Not tried it with and iPhone10 but have successfully used it with an iPhone7 so I would have thought it to be perfectly possible. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Robert Wright Sent: 25 November 2018 13:53 To: viphone@googlegroup

Re: MORE HELP WITH THE WATCH, PLEASE!

2018-11-29 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I have a series2 but the principle should be the same. E-mail me privately if you wish with your questions and I will try to help. Turning the Digital Croun away from me announces the time. Ask away! Sent from my iPhone > On 29 Nov 2018, at 17:01, 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone > wrote

Re: watch: what is autospeak?

2018-11-30 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Auto Speak determines whether the content of a complication is automatically read when you wake up your Apple Watch. Normally on waking up your watch the time is announced. If you enable Auto Speak for a particular complication its content will be read after the time is announced. Fo

Re: watch: How do I check the time silently?

2018-11-30 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I too have this issue and while not an ideal solution I turn Voiceover’s volume down when I only require the time. Sent from my iPhone > On 30 Nov 2018, at 13:36, Candy Lowe wrote: > > Ann, > > I have the same problem. When I am working, I want to find out the time, and > sometimes it will

Re: watch: what is autospeak?

2018-11-30 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
complication. Sent from my iPhone > On 30 Nov 2018, at 14:50, Dave wrote: > > what is wrong with apple. > > Why the hell, do they decide to call something a complication? > > Makes no sense. > > Have these numpties, never heard of english? > > Dave. > > >

RE: A Question about Synchronizing Text Messages between Apple Watch and iPhone

2018-12-30 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello Mark, Unfortunately as far as I know there is no way to have messages synchronised between any device and the Apple Watch. Happy new year to you all and all list members. Malcolm -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: 30 December 2018 01:5

Re: An Aira Update

2019-01-28 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello Mark, Thanks for your post regarding the recent turbulent post on this group. I do not normally get involved in what I shall call the politics of any list. I have moderated lists in the past and it can be a thankless task as you know only too well. In the hope of giving a balance to re

App Store updates question.

2019-02-01 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I wonder if any list member has experienced the problem I currently have with the App Store. I recently downloaded a Skype update offered by the App Store. I was told that the download had completed and the usual Open Button was available. I can run Skype with no problems. However, wh

Re: App Store updates question.

2019-02-01 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
pdate version number, you need to compare, against the previous > update. > > Dave. > > > -----Original Message- From: Malcolm Parfitt > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2019 10:13 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: App Store updates question. > > Hello,

RE: Printing or Sharing iMessage Conversation

2019-02-05 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, You could try a program called Touch Copy from a company called Wilde Angle Software. This program will let you retrieve a conversation form your connected iPhone and print it or save it as a pdf with time and date stamps included. I have used this with screen reading software without d

WhatsApp and Voiceover?

2019-02-07 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Having free unlimited calls here in the UK I have not mace much use of WhatsApp. Would any list member give me a brief outline of making and receiving calls with Voiceover? Is it similar in practice to making and receiving what I shall call using regular calls? Thanks from a novice!

Re: something weird happened to my voiceover settings

2019-02-15 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Try the following which should fix your problem. Go into Settings. Now general, Accessibility, Voiceover and you should find an option called Rotor Actions. Double tap here. You should have an option to enable editing apps on the home screen. It is this option that is turned off. Do

RE: Betatesting and restoring iPhones?

2017-11-01 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Well the only way I can answer your question is to describe the situation that happened to me last week. On 23Rd October I was running an iPhone5S that had the latest iOS11.1 beta installed on it. On Tuesday 24Th I received a new iPhone7. This had iOS10.3 installed. Having activated the phon

Activating an iPhone without a SIM can it be done?

2017-11-01 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Is it possible to activate an iPhone without a SIM card installed? Thanks. Malcolm -- 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 inappropriate,

Re: the seeing AI app, is now in the UK app store

2017-11-14 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Try this link: Seeing AI by Microsoft Corporation https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/seeing-ai/id999062298?mt=8 Sent from my iPhone > On 14 Nov 2017, at 16:28, Janet Bell wrote: > > Hi Dave, what do you actually type in the app store when I typed seeing Ai I > got vocalise and I don’t think tha

Screen protectors are they worth it?

2017-11-30 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I have never used a screen protector with any of my iPhones but my friends all use them. They are not VoiceOver users so I was wondering whether there would be any point in getting one for my iPhone7. What impact do they have on the usability of the iPhone from a VoiceOver perspective?

Re: Please Take Some Time to Thank The App Developers

2017-11-30 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hi Mark, Could not agree with you more! Thank you goes a long way and let’s face it so does good will. Constructive criticism is often well received but all too often a job well done is taken for granted. In this spirit I would like to thank all list members for their help. This is an invalu

Eye of Providence.

2017-12-03 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Since upgrading to an iPhone 7 I have been unable to get Eye of Providence to work. Whether I use the front camera, the rear camera or a photo that I have previously taken the app returns no results. I have contacted the app developer but have not received a reply. I know that there are now a

Copying an SMS conversation?

2017-08-14 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Is there a way to copy a SMS conversation including date and time details from an IPhone to another device say a computer? Thanks in advance for any help. Malcolm. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

RE: Announcement: Blind Shooters (unmoderated discussion group)

2017-08-15 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I find it rather strange that we are discussing guns and shooting on an Apple discussion list. The link between Apple and guns is rather tenuous unless your name is William Tell. Malcolm Parfitt From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kay

Re: Device to transfer stuff to the iPhone

2017-08-31 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Try WALTR 2 From: https://softorino.com/w2/ Sent from my iPhone > On 31 Aug 2017, at 23:53, Terri Stimmel wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > > Does anyone know what I mean, when I ask about a device where you can > somehow skip going through iTunes, and you can transfer stuff? > > I don't

RE: Charger For Large External Battery

2017-09-04 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
with my Anker charger I can recharge the battery quite quickly. Hope this helps. Malcolm Parfitt -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Arnold Schmidt Sent: 04 September 2017 05:03 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Charger

E-mail setup question.

2017-09-12 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
I wonder if any list member can help me. I have been using my IPhone to send and receive e-mail for some time. Recently I have had to make some changes to my e-mail account settings. I have added my new smtp server and configured authentication as required. How do I delete the old smtp serv

iCloud and Outlook2016 for Windows question.

2017-09-17 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello fellow list members. I wonder if anyone can shed some light on the issue I am having with iCloud and Outlook2016 running on a Windows10 system. I have downloaded iCloud for Windows and have it correctly configured I can access my photos and iCloud Drive. However, when I start Outl

Re: iCloud and Outlook2016 for Windows question.

2017-09-18 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
> > Mark > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Malcolm Parfitt > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 9:35 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: iCloud and Outlook2016 for Windows question. > > Hello fellow list members. >

Status bar issue since updating?

2017-09-20 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, Since updating I have noticed two strange things about the status bar on my Iphone5S. Even when it is not connected the Bluetooth indicator says that it is connected. Also on the status bar it alternates between saying region tracking on and location tracking on. Neither of these beh

RE: Calendar Bug

2017-09-22 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hi there, Not much help to you perhaps but I can use the calendar with My Logitech Bluetooth keyboard no problem. What are you trying to do? What steps do you take and with what result? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of C

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