[macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
- From: "Donna Goodin" <goodindo@xxxxxxx>
- To: <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:22 -0400
Thanks, david. Good to know about the correlation with having the phone
locked, it seems like it would be easy to just unlock the phone first.
Best,
Donna
> -----Original Message-----
> From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-
> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Poehlman
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:21 AM
> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
>
> well, from what Josh says, a double tap should answer and end calls.
> What I have found though is that if the phone is locked, this don't
> work so good unless you have your headset on so you will either need
> to unlock the phone and move it away from your face a bit or use your
> headset.
>
> On Jun 29, 2009, at 7:38 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
>
> Actually, when I was in the Apple Store, I thought that typing was
> much easier than I'd expected. Nah, the thing that worries me the
> most is this issue of answering and ending calls, as I know I'll be
> doing a lot of that over the weekend.
> Cheers,
> Donna
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Poehlman <david.poehlman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 6:48 AM
> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
>
> Your biggest hurdle will be typing on that damnable keyboard although
> it's probably about as easy as it can be under the circumstances. you
> can use voice controll though which should simplify things a good deal.
>
> On Jun 28, 2009, at 11:16 PM, patrickneazer wrote:
>
> Hello Donna and all:
>
> Six brothers and sisters? The first thing you might need is more
> minutes (wink).
>
> I am not an expert though if you are unsure about how this thing might
> work and whether or not it is for you, see if you can lay your hands
> on one if you have not already. Second, give a listen to Shane
> Jackson's podcast number 3 ... if you have not done so already. It is
> an excellent introduction and is enough both to get you started and
> adventurous (smile).
>
> There are a few things to get used to. If you are used to typing on a
> nokia or similar phone the virtual keyboard might be a little
> disorienting at first. However, if you have a good working knowledge
> of the typing keyboard (which I am guessing you do) then it grows on
> you with time. In addition, learning how to do the "flick" sounds
> weird though those sorts of gestures make the iphone both really cool
> to use and easy. You may think you look really silly using the
> gestures (I did) though they will become your bread and butter (smile).
>
> If you are reasonably good at navigating itunes, setting it up should
> go smoothly. If you do get it, set it up before you leave so in case
> something goes not according to plan you have time to reach the nice
> people at AT&T ... and I do mean nice people. They were quite helpful
> when I buzzed them with a few questions.
>
> I will stop writing now because I have gone on too long and others
> will chime in with there thoughts ...
>
> Go for it ... you will enjoy it thoroughly. Just be careful ... loss
> of sleep do to enjoyment may be the result of this purchase.
>
> Oh, and the fun thing about it, if you cannot get it all figured out
> you can have the family pitch in on your vacation. With voiceover on,
> they can see what you can see. The only difference, which you probably
> know already, is that when voiceover is activated the gestures are
> different. So, with someone watching over your shoulder and your
> iphone grasp tightly in your hand you can pick up a few useful tricks.
>
> Do not bother to curve your enthusiasm (smile)
> On Jun 28, 2009, at 10:39 PM, Donna Goodin wrote:
>
> > All right, mr. Dive-in-and-take-the plunge! *smile*
> >
> > So, how much time do I need to get proficient on this thing. When
> > we travel to visit the family, we end up making a *lot of calls. My
> > husband has six brothers and sisters, and planning even the most
> > insignifcant event seems to require at least 40 calls bakck and
> > forth to different sibs. So, my concern is that I'll get down there
> > and have to answer and make calls, and not have a clue how to do
> > it. What do I need to know to be up and running when our car pulls
> > out of the driveway in four days.?
> > Cheers,
> > Donna
> >
> > From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-
> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > ] On Behalf Of patrickneazer
> > Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 9:30 PM
> > To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >
> > Hello Donna and all:
> >
> > Good heavens (smile). Why wait (wink). Just think how much fun you
> > will have calling people from your Iphone over the holiday weekend.
> > You can send your first text message telling people that you wish
> > they were here and you can even take a snapshot of the
> > surroundings ... camera works great. Captured my first picture and
> > now that picture is the photo that pops up when they call. Not
> > everyone will think that is useful or practical though I do (smile).
> > The picture came out pretty well ... impress your friends.
> >
> > I am an NPR fan and my Niece already got her little hands around the
> > Iphone (smile). I was close by and she could not do more damage to
> > the phone than I could. Currently, I think she will enjoy the other
> > phone better ... has Mobile TV on it and she is a fan of the Cartoon
> > network (smile).
> >
> > OK, enough family history though I will finish by saying given that
> > I can listen to tunes while on a call my aversion to headphones is
> > giving way. This gadget just might cause changes in thinking (wink).
> >
> > Run out and get one today ... who knows ... you buying one might put
> > Keith over the edge (smile). Keith, you are next (smile).
> > On Jun 28, 2009, at 10:10 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> >
> >
> > Good morning, Patrick,
> >
> > Well, it's good to know I'm not the only one who doesn't like
> > wearing headphones. And I have to say, if my poor brain can handle
> > the multitasking, it'd be cool to listen to music while on a call. I
> > think your messages have been successful, the urge to run out and
> > try it is growing stronger by the moment. I imagine I'll have to
> > succumb soon, but can't decide whether to do it now, and be learning
> > to use it while on our 4th of July pilgrimage to visit the fam, or
> > wait till after we get back.
> >
> > BTW, re your niece, don't know if you're an NPR fan, but they had an
> > amusing segment on All Things Considered a few weeks back about
> > people's kids, nieces etc getting hold of their electronic toys. One
> > of the stories featured someone whose toddler niece did manage to
> > get hold of the iphone. I wouldn't recommend it! *smile*
> > Cheers,
> > Donna
> >
> > From: patrickneazer <patrickneazer@xxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 9:55 AM
> > To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >
> > Good morning Donna and all:
> >
> > Beware I also have an aversion to wearing headphones. Though I must
> > confess I found myself on a call with the Ipod playing in the
> > background. If the sound quality of the Iphone's ipod was not so
> > good I might have turned it off. Instead, I found myself enjoying
> > both the music and the call. Never thought it would happen though it
> > might happen again (smile).
> >
> > Even if that does not appeal to you ... run out and try it. Once you
> > pick it up it is contagious (wink).
> >
> >
> > On Jun 28, 2009, at 9:44 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> >
> >
> > I guess I'm just going to have to try this out, it's really hard to
> > picture! *smile* But, it's good to year yours and Cheryl's
> > assurances that this can be done. I don't know why I have such an
> > aversion to headphones, but I really dislike wearing them, unless
> > I'm listening to music or something like that. And, we don't have a
> > land line, so frequently I'll go running across the house to
> > wherever I happened to have left my phone. It's nice to just be able
> > to hit that left soft key and be on the call.
> >
> > So, thanks for the feeddback, I will keep my enthusiasm for getting
> > an IPhone alive! :)
> > Best,
> > Donna
> >
> > From: patrickneazer <patrickneazer@xxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 2:23 AM
> > To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >
> > Good morning Donna and all:
> >
> > Donna. You can relight your enthusiasm for getting an Iphone
> > (smile). It is not a requirement to have a head set on to answer or
> > hang up from calls. You can do both quite nicely without the
> > headset. I had to get used to the reality that moving the Iphone
> > toggles the speaker phone. It was not an annoyance just a little
> > surprising at first (wink). My niece thought it was pretty cool
> > (smile). Now to keep her from running off with it. Is there an app
> > for that?
> >
> >
> > On Jun 27, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > As one who doesn't yet have an iphone, the problem is this issue of
> > requiring a headset. I don't *want to *have to wear a head set to
> > use this phone. Apple really needs to address this. I was really
> > hot about getting the iphone, now I'm pulling back. If I can't
> > answer and end a call unless I'm wearing headphones, this isn't a
> > phone I'm ever going to buy.
> > Best,
> > Donna
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-
> > bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lodro Rigdzin
> > Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:51 PM
> > To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >
> > The iphone headset that comes with the phone has a microphone afaik
> >
> > -original message-
> > Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> > From: "Marco" <news@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: 27/06/2009 19:22
> >
> > I thought that the 3GS came with a ear bud set with a mic on the
> cord.
> > My
> > nokia phone has this on the ear buds and it works great for answering
> > and
> > ending calls as well as talking handsfree.
> >
> > Maybe it is under the accessories page that apple has under
> > apple.com/accessibility.
> >
> > I've not checked out this sight yet but maybe it might have
> > suggestions
> > for
> > accessibility devices that will make your IPhone experience even
> > better.
> >
> > Marco
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cheryl Homiak
> > Sent: June 27, 2009 8:42 AM
> > To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >
> > I don't want to put in those earbuds for every call or walk around
> > with the earbuds on all the time in case somebody calls me.
> > So if I can't hear voiceover say "answer" and "end call"
> > I just double tap until it answers or hangs up. Usually, though not
> > always, it will eventually hang up
> > anyway. A couple of times I haven't managed to answer till the third
> > or
> > fourth ring but I haven't actually missed a call this way yet. What
> we
> > probably need is an independent way to turn up voiceover without
> > having
> > to
> > get it to talk to turn it up. I wonder: if you had a real headset
> with
> > the
> > microphone built on instead of just the earbuds, is there an auto-
> > answer
> > setting? Or could you get a headset with an answer button on the
> > headset?
> > These might be options if you didn't mind wearing a headset all the
> > time,
> > though I think I'd rather not do this.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Cheryl
> >
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