Problem with iPhone 5 and iRig Keys

May 27, 2013, 5:54 pm

Hi all,

I'm having a problem getting my iRig Keys to work with my iPhone 5. I was using it with an iPod Touch (4th generation) before, but I sold the iPod and am thinking of getting a 5th gen iPod Touch. Anyway, Here's the deal. I asked the folks at Long and McQuade where I got my iRig Keys if they had the 30 pin to lightning adapter so that I could use it with my iPhone 5, and they didn't have it. I then asked them if I needed to get a specific adapter directly through IK Multimedia, and the guy didn't know. Grrr it's so frustrating when the people selling products don't know how to use them and what works with them! End of rant. So my sister found and bought me a 30 pin to lightning adapter on Ebay and I received it in the mail today. I connected my iRig Keys to my phone via the lightning adapter, and neither ThumbJam nor GarageBand recognized it. At first I thought the adapter was to blame, so I tried plugging my phone into my Mac via a 30 pin charging cable and the lightning adapter, and that worked. Then i thought maybe it's the cable that came with the iRig Keys, so I got my dad to check that and everything looked fine, no broken pins anywhere as far as he could see. Anyway I plugged my iRig Keys into my sister's 3rd gen iPad, and I had no problem there. So I really really have no clue what could be causing this issue.

Do any of you who use the iRig Keys use it with any of the newer devices that support the lightning connectors? If so, do you have to buy a special adapter from IK Multimedia?

Thanks in advance!

Cheers,

Siena.

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Hattrick

May 27, 2013, 7:34 pm

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Welcome to the official iPhone app for Hattrick.org.

If you’ve been looking for a quality football manager game for the iPhone, then stop right here. Hattrick is the original online manager game, online since 1997, with a roaring strong community of over 700,000 active members. Now also available on the iPhone!

This app has been created for both our existing users and for anyone that wants to join our community. If you are not already a user, you need to register at http://www.hattrick.org.

What is Hattrick all about?

In Hattrick, you get to run your own football club. Scout talent, train players, pick your best team and set the tactics for league and cup competitions. You compete against human managers and can interact with them in many ways.

What will this app do for you?

This app has been designed to give all users a great new channel for accessing and playing Hattrick. It provides key functionality from the web site, such as the ability to check your team status, set match orders, and check match results.

How do I play Hattrick?

Although Hattrick is very engaging and addictive, we have designed the game so that anyone can understand it, and have the time for it. Hattrick is a humanly paced game with one league game and one cup game per week. Your decisions will form the team over time, through training and transfer market actions. You get results through planning and outsmarting your opponent, rather than logging in to click every 15 minutes.

Is Hattrick a free game?

The game is free and you cannot pay for advantages in the gameplay. Many of our users have played for 5 or even 10 years, proof that when you enter Hattrick, you really do enter a very engaging and unique football universe. It is possible to pay for extra features that do not affect your team's performance.

A worldwide community

Hattrick is available in over 50 language versions and we have 124 national leagues with local communities!

What are the features of the Hattrick iPhone app?

Check team and player status
Match list with your teams previous, future and current games
Set match orders for upcoming games
Match report page during matches
Series page with current table positions and links to recent games

Version

1.1.4

Free or Paid

Free

Compatibility

This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 4S

Accessibility Comments

This app is pretty accessible. You can look at players and their stats without difficulty. Nothing bad to report on that front, though setting lineups is currently not accessible from within the app and must be done from the website.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads most page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.

Other Comments

Overall, watching games live is the best we can do with this app for now. I've been attempting to get the developers attention on this, but I don't know if my calls are being heard. I'll continue to keep trying.

Link to Hattrick in the App Store

Visit developer web site

Developer's Twitter Username

@Hattrick

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UpTo

May 27, 2013, 7:52 pm

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Featured by Apple as one of their 'Great Free Apps' and on NBC Nightly News, CNN, CNBC, Forbes, TechCrunch and Mashable.

UpTo is your window into the future. Follow friends and family to see plans they're sharing. Follow public streams to see what's coming up in sports, music, movies and more.

But seeing what's coming up is only half the fun. UpTo syncs with your calendar making it simple to save events and share what you’re up to with who you want, when you want.

Wondering what your friends, family or co-workers are up to? Now you can find out - ahead of time. See when your friends are meeting for drinks nearby, when your kid's next soccer game is, or when your co-worker is meeting with a big client.

Facebook and Twitter let you see what recently happened. UpTo shows you what's going to happen.

Reviews

"An iPhone App That Unlocks Your Calendar's Social Potential" – TechCrunch
"6 Apps Worth Downloading This Week" – Mashable
"A gorgeously designed social calendar app" - The Next Web
"Amazing insight into what's happening in the next days and weeks." – VentureBeat

UpTo works with any calendar that syncs with your iPhone calendar, such as Google Calendar, Outlook and more.

Businesses and organizations can now publish a free, public stream on UpTo. Visit upto.com/streams for more information.

Have questions? Comments? Just want to say hello? Email us any time at support@upto.com. We're here to help!

Version

1.5.9

Free or Paid

Free

Compatibility

This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 5

Accessibility Comments

There are some issues in using this. The UI can be a bit confusing and some buttons are unlabel.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads most page elements.

Button Labeling

Most buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

There are some accessibility issues with this app, but it can still be used if you are willing to tolerate these issues and learn how to work around them.

Other Comments

This would offer some great potential for those that are seeking simplicity in consolidating a variety of calendars in to one place. I love the fact I can place different type of calendars in to different groups. So my family calendar could be used in the Family section while my local sporting team schedules could be in another group.

Great ways to view the calendar in a nice easy way without having everything mashed in to one.

The downside is that there are just quite a few problems. There are just enough unlabel buttons to make this a bit fusturating to relabel and such. Plus, I found the Search is not working quite right with me. I was unabled to search for things with VO on. I also saw that it crashes quite a bit.

Would love to see this improved in terms of accessibility so it can be used for us. Lastly, I really love the fact it is cross platform. So my friends, co-worker, and family can be using this on an IOS or on the Android platform.

Link to UpTo in the App Store

Visit developer web site

Developer's Twitter Username

@uptoapp

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simulators?

May 27, 2013, 8:43 pm

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Ahoy all.
Been looking for these type of apps and was wondering if any of you are using any?
I am mainly interested in arms simulators,I.E weapons guns and such but I wouldn't mind others.
They don't have to be fully accessible,but enough that it can be used would be good.
Falcon wings.

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Not receiving mail on my Macbook pro

May 28, 2013, 7:32 am

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Hi all. i use comcast for my mail, I have two accounts. Last night things were working fine, but today, it won't bring in any mail. I used the connection doctor, it keeps saying that i'm connecting to server under all the accounts, those, and iCloud. As far as i know nothing's changed on comcast's end, and i have not tested if I can send anythingyet. I don't know much about the Mac, so i haven't really dived in to this yet. The mail is set up as pop accounts, I don't know why before it wasn't pop3. I looked on the comcast site, and there is mail waiting for me. Thanks for any help you can provide.

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Ask.fm

May 28, 2013, 12:29 pm

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Official Ask.fm app for iPhone and iPod touch.

Simple, intuitive interface.
Easy access to anyone you follow.
Receive your questions anywhere. Answer anytime.
Attach photos to your answers.
Stay notified by push notifications.

You can contact us or report an issue at app@ask.fm.

Version

0.9.5

Free or Paid

Free

Compatibility

This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 4S

Accessibility Comments

I just tried the App, it is not fully accessible, You can't read the question but You can type the answer and share it.olso the tabs are unknown. other parts of the app is accessible.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads most page elements.

Button Labeling

Most buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

There are some accessibility issues with this app, but it can still be used if you are willing to tolerate these issues and learn how to work around them.

Other Comments

I just installed the app, I think it is very usable with notifications and other features. and I wish it will be more accessible in the future.

Link to Ask.fm in the App Store

Visit developer web site

Developer's Twitter Username

@ask_fm

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Spreaker Radio and Podcast Recorder: Broadcast Live to the World from your iOS Device

May 29, 2013, 1:15 am

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In this podcast, Joseph gives us a walk-through of Spreaker Radio and podcast recorder, an iOS app that allows you to create and share live audio broadcasts on the go from your mobile device.

With Spreaker you can let your inner radio host shine through by recording your own podcasts - become a sports commentator or report on live events, then share all the latest news with your friends on any major social network. Plus, you can listen to a variety of podcasts and live broadcasts created by users all over the world.

Spreaker Radio and podcast recorder is a free download from the iTunes App Store.

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All Access Talking Menus & More

May 29, 2013, 3:18 am

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Search or scan a logo using our Logo Launcher technology to instantly access talking menus, discounts, directions & more from nearby businesses! All Access is great for everyone, but is ideal for Blind, Low-Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Non-Verbal and Non-English speaking users. Menus and other options can be read out loud, using Apple's VoiceOver or our own high quality TTS (Text-To-Speech) by turning Talking Hints ON in the app's settings.

You can 'build your order' and have it spoken out loud to the wait staff! This is great if you are deaf, hard of hearing, Non-Verbal or not a native English speaker!

We are working hard to incorporate your feedback. Please tell restaurants and other businesses to add their info to the hundreds of thousands already in All Access.

Per the 2010 U.S. Census, 15 million adults in America have trouble seeing, hearing, speaking or being understood, even with the help of hearing aids, glasses, or contact lenses. Smart businesses should reach out to accommodate those users and "Cater to your Community!"

Version

1.0

Free or Paid

Free

Compatibility

This is a universal app, so works natively on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 5

Accessibility Comments

This is usable with VoiceOver, but for an app that is supposedly designed with the blind in mind, I would hope for it to be more than usable!

I wouldn't expect page elements to be announced twice by VoiceOver (both the graphic and the text for icons). I wouldn't expect VoiceOver to read elements from a page which isn't being visually displayed on screen at the time - for example, flick through the list of icons presented for a location, go past the last icon, and VoiceOver will revert back to announcing what was on the previous screen. Confusing as heck when VoiceOver is announcing items but no amount of tapping will make them do anything! This problem exists right across the app.

Some controls appear to be announced as unlabelled buttons. I'm told that these are most likely the buttons which allow you to submit your own photos. This control is made even more confusing when browsing menus, as you can find yourself being prompted to submit a photo when all that you have done is double-tap on a menu item.

Being in the UK, I was surprised and disappointed to find that prices were quoted in dollars and cents and the service used to provide weather forecasts is USA only.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

Most buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

There are some accessibility issues with this app, but it can still be used if you are willing to tolerate these issues and learn how to work around them.

Link to All Access Talking Menus & More in the App Store

Visit developer web site

Developer's Twitter Username

@AllAccessMenus

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Tutorial on clean re-install of OS X?

May 29, 2013, 4:42 am

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Greetings:

I just "inherited" my daughter's old Mac Book Pro after having it repaired. It is running OS X 10.6.8. She has a lot of her college data and software on it, much of which is inaccessible. I'd like to bak it up and then update the OS on a clean disk so I can simplify the Mac environment while i learn how to use it.

A friend said there is a tutorial on how to update the OS X version and install it on the Mac with a clean install and of course, using VoiceOver. Unfortunately he doesn't remember where this tutorial is located.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks.

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1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet

May 29, 2013, 5:16 am

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This password manager is currently reduced from $17.99 to $8.99.

It is extremely accessible. I use it in conjunction with their Mac application, and the 2 work very nicely together for managing all of logins.

More information on the app can be found here on the AppleVis website.

Link to 1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet in the App Store

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1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet

May 29, 2013, 5:21 am

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This password manager is currently reduced from $49.99 to $24.99.

It is extremely accessible. I use it in conjunction with their iOS app, and the 2 work very nicely together for managing all of my logins.

More information on this application can be found here on the AppleVis website.

Link to 1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet in the App Store

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Adding a song to a playlist in iTunes 11

May 29, 2013, 6:52 am

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trying to add a track to a playlist, but it adds the whole album instead of the track i want.
anyone no of a fix?

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Podcasting with iTunes

May 29, 2013, 7:13 am

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I read the iTunes guide on this, but there are, I think, some issues. First, there is no subscribe to podcast option under the files menu. Second, I can barely get around the program to even submit my podcast to them. Are there any easier ways to go about all this? The rss feed is done, I just need to test and submit it.

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Accessible currency converter

May 29, 2013, 7:57 am

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Hi does anyone know of an accessible curuntsee converter?

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Mail is 3/4 fixed

May 29, 2013, 8:15 am

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Hi. I have fixed mail, by going in and turning off the SSL that was on. don't ask why this was a sudden change, but it was. My only issue is the following: if i send myself an icloud message, it comes through instantly on the phone, but not at al on the mac. I've looked at apple's support but so far nothing seems to be working. Any ideas? Helpful ones, not the maybe it's apple's end, would be great. Thanks.

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Quick Tip: Use Siri to Generate a Secure Random Password

May 29, 2013, 8:52 am

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In this short podcast, David Woodbridge demonstrates how you can use Siri to generate a secure random password.

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after getting KoalaSan don't know how to create a icecast server.

May 29, 2013, 5:31 pm

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I heard the podcast on KoalaSan and wanted to get it, but I don't know how to create an icedcast server to put in the fields, of the app. If anyone knows how I can get info on this please let me know.

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Quick Tip: Using the Play Sound Facility in Find My iPhone to Locate your Mislaid iOS Device

May 30, 2013, 2:53 am

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In this short podcast, David Woodbridge demonstrates how the 'Play Sound' facility available in Find My iPhone can be used to locate your mislaid iOS device.

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Airmail

May 30, 2013, 3:10 am

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Introducing Airmail - the powerful mail client with a minimal design and intuitive interaction.

Airmail was designed from the ground to retain the same experience with a single or multiple accounts and provide a quick, modern and easy-to-use user experience. Airmail is clean and allows you to get to your emails without interruption - it's the mail client for the 21st century.

We have taken usability and function to the next level with Airmail and bring a striking-design with support for all major email services such as Gmail, Yahoo and more. Switch between accounts like a breeze and quick reply to incoming messages within seconds - email has never been so easy.

Feature list:

Accounts:

Unified Inbox and folders
Multi Account with editable html signatures.
Aliases management with custom SMTP
Support for Gmail, GoogleTM Apps, iCloudTM, Yahoo!, AOL and Generic IMAP.

Interaction:

Quick Reply
Operation history with multiple undo
Offline operations and auto recovery
Drag and drop
Copy messages across different accounts
Interaction sounds

Shortcuts:

Gmail Shortcuts
Custom global shortcuts
Quick Label, Quick Move,
Quick folder selection,

Attachment:

Drag and drop on application
Quicklook preview
Dropbox support
Inline image attachments

Conversation:

Group messages by conversation
Group messages by subject
Reverse messages conversation
Muted CC’d

Visual:

Multiple themes for messages, composer and window.
Minimal and extended Mode
Account color detection
Memo visual mark

Notifications:

Per account notifications
Notification center support
Notification alerts with custom action.

Address:

Gmail and OS contacts import
Group support
Custom contacts pictures

Composer:

Html and text only.
Custom settings per single account
Bullet and number list.

Sending queue:

Auto CC, BCC.
Pending operations
Copy in sent folder for Some generic IMAP service.

Advanced:

Time Machine friendly
Full Screen support
Retina Display
Dockless mode
EML Export
View Message Source

Search & Filtering:

Global search for multiple accounts
Quick filter by unread, starred, message with attachments and conversations
User Scope filter, show messages of the same user
Advanced folder filter

Folders, Labels:

Nested folders
Create, Delete and edit folders
Custom folder colors
Localized folder names
Custom folder mappings

Airmail is actively developed, with the support of a passionate community don't hesitate to contact us for issues and new features.

http://support.airmailapp.info/help/home

Note:

POP3 and Exchange server are not supported in this version.

Version

1.0.2

Free or Paid

Paid

Version Of OS X App Was Tested On

10.8.4

Accessibility Comments

By chance, I was able to locate the text of email messages, but the rest of the application was a wasteland in terms of being accessible with VoiceOver - impossible to browse or use in anything that comes remotely close to meaningful.

Usability

Some parts of the app are accessible with VoiceOver, but not enough to make it usable.

Link to Airmail in the App Store

Visit developer web site

Link to Airmail on MacUpdate.com

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Easily Locate your Friends and Family from your iOS Device with Find My Friends

May 30, 2013, 3:30 am

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In this podcast, David Woodbridge gives us a quick demonstration of how he uses the Find My Friends app to locate and track the movement of family members. In this example, he shows how he can automatically be alerted when they leave a certain location, meaning that it's time for him to start preparing dinner!

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