well i have the rnib navigator which is the sendero one really. also blind square and google maps. i also use navigon. hth ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin Cussick <the.big.white.shepherd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Thursday, 24 July 2014 11.56 am Subject: [access-uk] Re: my first apple device > > > Hi john, what GPS apps do you use thanks in advance I have blind > square in now use it more than the breeze. > > On 24/07/2014 11.13, john gallagher wrote: > > yes as ian says that is correct one thing i love is voice dream which is a > > reading app and also of course my gps apps. it just depends on what you > > like. for internet radio there is ootunes and tunin radio there is a very > > good book from the rnib on how to use the iphone which maybe worth looking > > at. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Ian Macrae <ian.macrae@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Date: Thursday, 24 July 2014 10.58 am > > Subject: [access-uk] Re: my first apple device > > > 0was > 0was > 0was If the triple home click doesn't do the job and if you have no sight you > will require the assistance of someone who can see to turn VO on. It's a > very easy thing for them to do and is done through settings/accessibility. > Voiceover is the first toggle in that list. Once it's done you should be off > and running. As for the apps you'll need, that really depends on what sort > of information you're after and what you want to use the device to do. > 0was On 24 Jul 2014, at 10.52, Eleanor Martha Burke wrote: > 0was > >>> Yes I had to do that too. > >>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>> From: "martin wilsher" <martinwilsher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >>> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 10.27 AM > >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: my first apple device > >>> > >>> > 0was 0was Do you not have to set voiceover up to be triggered by the triple > tap? I > 0was 0was had to. > 0was 0was > 0was 0was -----Original Message----- > 0was 0was From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On > Behalf > 0was 0was Of > 0was 0was Ibrahim Gucukoglu > 0was 0was Sent: 24 July 2014 10.24 > 0was 0was To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > 0was 0was Subject: [access-uk] Re: my first apple device > 0was 0was > 0was 0was Hi Adrian. > 0was 0was > 0was 0was When you get your device, turn it on by pressing the power button > for > 0was 0was about > 0was 0was two seconds, give it 30 seconds or so and then press the home button > 0was 0was rapidly > 0was 0was three times to turn on voice over. That's all there is to it. As > for > 0was 0was Skype, Drop box and the rest, you can download all those apps from > the app > 0was 0was store when you've set up your Apple ID. > 0was 0was > 0was 0was All the best and good luck, let us know if you have specific > questions you > 0was 0was want answering, also www.applevis.com is probably one of the best > websites > 0was 0was for you now and in to the future as it contains a wealth of material > 0was 0was including an app directory, podcast library, tutorials, reviews and > a user > 0was 0was forum. > 0was 0was > 0was 0was All the best, Ibrahim. > 0was 0was > 0was 0was -----Original Message----- > 0was 0was From: Adrien Collins > 0was 0was Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 8.34 AM > 0was 0was To: 'access uk' > 0was 0was Subject: [access-uk] my first apple device > 0was 0was > 0was 0was Hi > 0was 0was > 0was 0was Ok I have put the order in for my first I device, I will need some > help > 0was 0was with > 0was 0was it, It is coming from amazon and they are not allowed to open it to > 0was 0was activate > 0was 0was voice over for me but I am sure I can get that sorted out quite > easily. > 0was 0was > 0was 0was Now, I have a few questions, I have been assured by amazon it is > new, > 0was 0was therefore should be a 5th generation device. I use skype as my > phone plus > 0was 0was a > 0was 0was means to contact people so I am sure there will be ways for me to > use > 0was 0was skype, > 0was 0was also facebook and I use dropbox to share files between devices. > What other > 0was 0was useful apps would I need once I get going? I have seen several > people > 0was 0was using > 0was 0was I devices and some have even let me try it for myself and I think > it'll be > 0was 0was much easier for me than an android device, I have tried the hudl > from > 0was 0was tesco > 0was 0was but couldn't get the hang of that. I have also ordered a keyboard > and > 0was 0was case, > 0was 0was they are all coming in the same delivery. > 0was 0was > 0was 0was > 0was 0was I know there are several groups for I devices, what is the best one > for me > 0was 0was to get help if I need it? It will take me a while to learn but I > feel I > 0was 0was need > 0was 0was to do it now, otherwise I will struggle later on. Watch this space. > 0was 0was Lastly, > 0was 0was are there any useful tutorials? 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