facebook prfile photo of in each post

[davycuppens]

Hi folks 

On my facebook newsfeet now, with each post of each person, page or group
that contains a profile photo, so 90% of all things, now, voiceover says as
example:
Profile photo of Davy Cuppens, Davy Cuppens 20 minutes ago and this for each
posting. Each time Profile photo of X and then the name. 

This is extremely annoying, I manage a second fb profile which I rarely use
and with this profile, the problem does not occur.
Can anyone confirm this behaviour?
Davy 

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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Okay, as it turns out, only the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, has all of 
the audio, when AD is enabled, incorrectly shunted to the left speaker.

Subsequent episodes and other AD enabled content plays all of the audio, 
including the AD track, in stereo., as expected.

For those who may be interested, I have the Paramount Plus iPAD / iOS and Apple 
TV app working perfectly.

I created my account, via Safari web browser and selected the annual 
subscription which includes Paramount Plus essentials and ShowTime without ads 
for $119.

I do have the 7-day trial period so, I can cancel at anytime during the next 7 
days but will not do so as there is a lot of content that I look forward to 
enjoying during the next 12 months.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 7:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello Jody, et al,

Okay, I just started playing the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, in the 
Paramount app on my iPad and when AD is enabled, all of the audio plays through 
the left earpod, only.  

Is there a fix for this?

Why must these things be so difficult?

Mark

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Jody 
ianuzzi
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:54 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

I Lyssin to Picard on the Paramount Plus app on my iPhone. The audio 
description is available. Do you have to turn it on in every episode in the 
upper right hand corner of the screen.

The third season is the best! And if you have Paramount+ you can also watch 
strange new worlds which is even better!

JODY


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Weihenmayer


On Nov 5, 2023, at 4:55 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Joshua Hendrickson]

On the subject of audio description, I really like that a huge number
of the content on the Disney + app has audio description.  I just wish
that the volume of the movies themselves were louder.  Also, on the
free app Tubi, there is now an audio description category.  That is
very cool.

On 11/6/23, M. Taylor  wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Okay, as it turns out, only the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, has all
> of the audio, when AD is enabled, incorrectly shunted to the left speaker.
>
> Subsequent episodes and other AD enabled content plays all of the audio,
> including the AD track, in stereo., as expected.
>
> For those who may be interested, I have the Paramount Plus iPAD / iOS and
> Apple TV app working perfectly.
>
> I created my account, via Safari web browser and selected the annual
> subscription which includes Paramount Plus essentials and ShowTime without
> ads for $119.
>
> I do have the 7-day trial period so, I can cancel at anytime during the next
> 7 days but will not do so as there is a lot of content that I look forward
> to enjoying during the next 12 months.
>
> Mark
>
> -Original Message-
> From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
> Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 7:57 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers
>
> Hello Jody, et al,
>
> Okay, I just started playing the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, in the
> Paramount app on my iPad and when AD is enabled, all of the audio plays
> through the left earpod, only.
>
> Is there a fix for this?
>
> Why must these things be so difficult?
>
> Mark
>
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Jody
> ianuzzi
> Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:54 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers
>
> I Lyssin to Picard on the Paramount Plus app on my iPhone. The audio
> description is available. Do you have to turn it on in every episode in the
> upper right hand corner of the screen.
>
> The third season is the best! And if you have Paramount+ you can also watch
> strange new worlds which is even better!
>
> JODY
>
>
> To Boldly Go  
>
>
>
>
> mailto:thunderwalker...@gmail.com
>
>
> "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik
> Weihenmayer
>
>
> On Nov 5, 2023, at 4:55 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad
> / Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of
> today, in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.
>
> I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today,
> and was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think
> it would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was
> pleasantly surprised.
>
> Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the
> first EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.
>
> And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.
>
> I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer
> the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it
> has not.
>
> Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I
> will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.
>
> So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to
> subscribe to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.
>
> Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want
> to provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that
> it will provide the expected service.
>
> It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so
> scarcely available.
>
> If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:
> I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that
> is, can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or
> low vision, on the fly.
>
> All replies greatly appreciated.
>
> Mark
>
>
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Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Jody ianuzzi]

If you go to the filters in Netflix where you can select the classification of 
movies one of the choices is audio description and that will bring up every 
audio description movie they have

JODY

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Weihenmayer

> On Nov 5, 2023, at 9:21 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
> 
> I am not sure where you find audio descriptions everywhere. A couple of 
> weeks ago I looked through the top 10 movies on Netflix and I think out of 
> them 1 or 2 had audio descriptions and some of them were brand new 2023 
> releases. Captions for the hearing impaired exist on literally everything and 
> it shouldn't evben be allowed these days to release a new movie or TV series 
> without audio descriptions.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
> Cristóbal Muñoz
> Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:33 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers
> 
> To be clear,  I was responding to the app accessibility aspect of the 
> question. 
> It's funny. For so long all we wanted was more audio description. Now that 
> it's everywhere, I find myself less and less interested in watching TV or 
> even the movies. 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Cristóbal Muñoz  
> Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:58 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers
> 
> Haven't use it in a long time, but can't you also just access Paramount Plus 
> and other streaming services via the Apple TV app on your device? 
> 
> Cristóbal
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
> Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:44 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers
> 
> Mark, you write:
> I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that 
> is, can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or 
> low vision, on the fly.
> 
> If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
> impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in 
> the Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed 
> any more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or 
> one I just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's 
> possible to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be 
> possible at some point.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
> Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad 
> / Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of 
> today, in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.
> 
> I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, 
> and was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think 
> it would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was 
> pleasantly surprised.
> 
> Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the 
> first EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.
> 
> And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  
> 
> I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
> the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
> not.
> 
> Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
> will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.
> 
> So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
> to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  
> 
> Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
> provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it 
> will provide the expected service.
> 
> It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so 
> scarcely available.
> 
> If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
> I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that 
> is, can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or 
> low vision, on the fly.
> 
> All replies greatly appreciated.
> 
> Mark
> 
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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Hello, my friend.

Yes, I use the image and camera description features on both my Apple and 
Samsung devices.  

I had forgotten about such features when I posted.

Still, I am dismayed that AD is not yet a standard option for all series being 
produced, these days.  

Mark

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Mark, you write:
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in the 
Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed any 
more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or one I 
just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's possible 
to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be possible at some 
point.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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Re: Would This Work?

[alban hoxha]

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Brandon 
Olivares 
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2023 6:40:01 PM
To: VIPhone 
Subject: Re: Would This Work?

Not unless it was a pretty long string, and then I’d be afraid of my cats 
getting tangled up in it. But a lot of times the ball is behind the TV or under 
the dresser, so it’d have to be a long string to be able to really make a 
difference.

> On Oct 20, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Carolyn Arnold <2carolynarn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> The string would though.
>
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Friday, October 20, 2023 10:12 AM
> To: VIPhone 
> Subject: Re: Would This Work?
>
> A bell won’t really work because I need to find it when it’s sitting still, 
> after they’ve already used it.
>
>> On Oct 20, 2023, at 9:56 AM, Renee Patete  wrote:
>>
>> I'd suggest putting a bell in it, one that is big enough that it won't fall 
>> out. And perhaps you could attach a piece of string to them or something so 
>> you can also find them more easily on the floor.
>>
>>> On 21/10/2023, at 02:38, Brandon Olivares  wrote:
>>>
>>> OK I’m sorry if this sounds silly, but I wanted to ask if anyone thinks 
>>> this might work or might have a better idea.
>>>
>>> I have two kittens. We give them these feeder balls where they have to roll 
>>> them around to get the food out of them. It keeps them active and 
>>> encourages their hunting instinct.
>>>
>>> Well the problem is it’s always hard to find the balls so I can refill them 
>>> with food.
>>>
>>> I was thinking whether I could use an Apple Air Tag to somehow attach to 
>>> the ball. Then I could make it play a noise so I could find exactly where 
>>> it is.
>>>
>>> I’m just not sure how I’d attach it. It looks like it might be big enough I 
>>> thought maybe I could just put it right inside the ball, and I think the 
>>> holes in the ball would be too small for it to fall out.
>>>
>>> What do you think? Or do you have a better idea?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Brandon
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Re: Apple Watch 9 health results

[alban hoxha]

yes.

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Fanus 
Buys 
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2023 6:32:21 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Subject: Apple Watch 9 health results

Hello list
Are the results from the heart rate, ECG and blood oxygen meters
accessible with VoiceOver?
Regards
Fanus

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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Sieghard Weitzel]

I am not sure where you find audio descriptions everywhere. A couple of weeks 
ago I looked through the top 10 movies on Netflix and I think out of them 1 or 
2 had audio descriptions and some of them were brand new 2023 releases. 
Captions for the hearing impaired exist on literally everything and it 
shouldn't evben be allowed these days to release a new movie or TV series 
without audio descriptions.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
Cristóbal Muñoz
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:33 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

To be clear,  I was responding to the app accessibility aspect of the question. 
It's funny. For so long all we wanted was more audio description. Now that it's 
everywhere, I find myself less and less interested in watching TV or even the 
movies. 

 
-Original Message-
From: Cristóbal Muñoz  
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:58 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Haven't use it in a long time, but can't you also just access Paramount Plus 
and other streaming services via the Apple TV app on your device? 

Cristóbal

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Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Mark, you write:
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in the 
Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed any 
more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or one I 
just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's possible 
to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be possible at some 
point.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Mark, you write:
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in the 
Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed any 
more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or one I 
just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's possible 
to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be possible at some 
point.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Hi Cristóbal,

The short answer is that subscribing to Paramount Plus, independently of Apple 
and subscribing to Paramount Plus through Apple is not the same.  

Based on all the articles I've read, I have decided to subscribe directly to 
Paramount; I will still be able to view the content on all of my Apple devices 
via the Paramount Plus app.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
Cristóbal Muñoz
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:58 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Haven't use it in a long time, but can't you also just access Paramount Plus 
and other streaming services via the Apple TV app on your device? 

Cristóbal

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Mark, you write:
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in the 
Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed any 
more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or one I 
just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's possible 
to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be possible at some 
point.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Cristóbal Muñoz]

To be clear,  I was responding to the app accessibility aspect of the question. 
It's funny. For so long all we wanted was more audio description. Now that it's 
everywhere, I find myself less and less interested in watching TV or even the 
movies. 

 
-Original Message-
From: Cristóbal Muñoz  
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:58 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Haven't use it in a long time, but can't you also just access Paramount Plus 
and other streaming services via the Apple TV app on your device? 

Cristóbal

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Mark, you write:
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in the 
Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed any 
more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or one I 
just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's possible 
to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be possible at some 
point.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Cristóbal Muñoz]

Haven't use it in a long time, but can't you also just access Paramount Plus 
and other streaming services via the Apple TV app on your device? 

Cristóbal

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Mark, you write:
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in the 
Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed any 
more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or one I 
just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's possible 
to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be possible at some 
point.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Cristóbal Muñoz]

Figurative term... From there really being nothing or next to nothing described 
when we were younger till now, it feels like AD is everywhere. 

Cristóbal

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 6:22 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

I am not sure where you find audio descriptions everywhere. A couple of weeks 
ago I looked through the top 10 movies on Netflix and I think out of them 1 or 
2 had audio descriptions and some of them were brand new 2023 releases. 
Captions for the hearing impaired exist on literally everything and it 
shouldn't evben be allowed these days to release a new movie or TV series 
without audio descriptions.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
Cristóbal Muñoz
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:33 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

To be clear,  I was responding to the app accessibility aspect of the question. 
It's funny. For so long all we wanted was more audio description. Now that it's 
everywhere, I find myself less and less interested in watching TV or even the 
movies. 

 
-Original Message-
From: Cristóbal Muñoz  
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:58 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Haven't use it in a long time, but can't you also just access Paramount Plus 
and other streaming services via the Apple TV app on your device? 

Cristóbal

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Mark, you write:
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in the 
Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed any 
more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or one I 
just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's possible 
to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be possible at some 
point.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: magsafe

[Sieghard Weitzel]

I have a regular TPU-type thin case on my iPhone 13 Pro and there is nothing 
finicky about putting the phone on the charger. I have a Belkin 3-in-1 charging 
stand which has a base where you can charge a set of Earpods, then there is a 
sort of stainless steel T which comes up and then has arms to the left and to 
the right. On the right is the Apple Watch charger and on the left is a larger, 
rubber-coated disk for the iPhone and it just sticks to it as soon as I place 
it there.

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Matt 
White
Sent: Saturday, November 4, 2023 5:06 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: magsafe

Generally speaking, no you do not need to remove a case of that nature from 
your phone. The positioning is going to be even more finicky though so… Good 
luck.
Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 4, 2023, at 19:58, Richard  wrote:
> 
> I just opened my Apple Magsafe pad.
> 
> It appears the only  way the pad can charge my iPhone would be for me to 
> remove the case from the phone. I have a silicone slip case I purchased from 
> Apple.
> 
> Must I remove the case  to charge the phone?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Richard Petty
> richard.pe...@earthlink.net
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
> Sent: Saturday, November 4, 2023 5:19 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: magsafe
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Yes, I have successfully used my Apple Magsafe charging pad to charge my 
> beloved iPhone 8 Plus and not so beloved iPhone 11.  It also charges my 
> Airpods Pro and Airpods third gen.
> 
> However, I will say that the 8 Plus needs to be perfectly aligned on the 
> Magsafe pad in order to charge correctly.  This is actually more difficult 
> than I would have expected.  Move the phone off center of the pad and, while 
> the pad will remain a bit warm, the battery will not charge on the 8 Plus.  I 
> would never recommend using the Magsafe charger with a non-Magsafe device, 
> unless absolutely necessary.
> 
> I have an old third-party charging pad, purchased at the same time as my 
> beloved 8 Plus, from the Apple store, that works much, much better than the 
> new Apple Magsafe charging pad, with the 8 Plus and other non-Magsafe 
> devices..
> 
> It's been a while now but I think I got my beloved Samsung Galaxy to charge 
> from the Apple Magsafe charging pad, also.
> 
> Mark
> 
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
> Richard Turner
> Sent: Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:36 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: magsafe
> 
> Perfect!
> Thanks Sieghard.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Richard, USA.
> “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”  
> --  Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe
> 
> My web site: https://www.turner42.com
> 
> From: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com  On 
> Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:26 PM
> To: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: magsafe
> 
> Hi Richard,
> 
> You have to differenciate between what “Apple” says and what a random “Apple 
> employee” says whether that is an employee at a store or from Apple 
> Accessibility or Apple Technical Support. Yes, in a perfect world they would 
> all be perfectly trained and know everything, but they don’t, they are people 
> and have opinions and misconceptions.
> 
> Here is what it says about the basic MagSafe charging pad on the Apple Store 
> website, I’ll provide the link below:
> The MagSafe Charger makes wireless charging a snap. The perfectly aligned 
> magnets attach to your iPhone 12 or later to provide faster wireless charging 
> up to 15W.
> The MagSafe Charger maintains compatibility with Qi charging, so it can be 
> used to wirelessly charge your iPhone 8 or later, as well as AirPods models 
> with a wireless charging case, as you would with any Qi-certified charger.
> The magnetic alignment experience only applies to iPhone 12, iPhone 13, 
> iPhone 14, and iPhone 15.
> 
> https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MHXH3AM/A/magsafe-charger
> 
> As you can see, a MagSafe charger is no different from any Qi-certified 
> charger except that it is slightly magnetic. The actual strength of the 
> charger is not even that much which you can check by sticking any steel 
> object to it, I just happened to have a 4-inch #2 Roberts screw driver bit 
> sitting here and while it sticks to the Belkin MagSafe charging stand I have, 
> it is not a strong attachment. But along with the magnets in the iPhone (on 
> compatible models), the attachment is relatively secure. I love how MagSafe 
> chargers work and would never go back to anything else and I only use a cable 
> if I don’t have any other choice.
> If somebody who has an iPhone SE wants to use MagSafe then it is certainly 
> completely safe and OK to buy a MagSafe compatible case and use it that way.
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> From: 

Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Richard Turner]

I listened to Picard by getting the mp3 files from audiovault.net since having 
the video would not matter to me. 
Richard, USA 
——
"While striving for perfection, let us do what is possible." — John Wesley
(Sent from my iPhone)

> On Nov 5, 2023, at 1:55 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad
> / Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of
> today, in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.
> 
> I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today,
> and was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think
> it would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was
> pleasantly surprised.
> 
> Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the
> first EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.
> 
> And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  
> 
> I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer
> the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it
> has not.
> 
> Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I
> will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.
> 
> So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to
> subscribe to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  
> 
> Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want
> to provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that
> it will provide the expected service.
> 
> It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so
> scarcely available.
> 
> If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
> I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that
> is, can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or
> low vision, on the fly.
> 
> All replies greatly appreciated.
> 
> Mark
> 
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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Hello Richard,

Oh yeah!  Thank you for reminding me of Audio Vault.  I had forgotten about 
that marvelous resource.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:09 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

I listened to Picard by getting the mp3 files from audiovault.net since having 
the video would not matter to me. 
Richard, USA
——
"While striving for perfection, let us do what is possible." — John Wesley 
(Sent from my iPhone)

> On Nov 5, 2023, at 1:55 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS 
> / iPad / Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description 
> feature, as of today, in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.
> 
> I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, 
> today, and was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I 
> did not think it would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I 
> mean; but I was pleasantly surprised.
> 
> Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, 
> the first EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.
> 
> And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  
> 
> I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not 
> offer the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, 
> alas, it has not.
> 
> Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I 
> know I will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.
> 
> So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to 
> subscribe to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.
> 
> Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't 
> want to provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably 
> certain that it will provide the expected service.
> 
> It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so 
> scarcely available.
> 
> If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
> I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI 
> that is, can be used to provide audio description to those of us who 
> are blind or low vision, on the fly.
> 
> All replies greatly appreciated.
> 
> Mark
> 
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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Cristóbal Muñoz]

I guess what I meant, was if there are accessibility issues with the app, 
couldn’t you just access the same content via the TV app bypassing the 
provider's own app?

Cristóbal

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:32 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hi Cristóbal,

The short answer is that subscribing to Paramount Plus, independently of Apple 
and subscribing to Paramount Plus through Apple is not the same.  

Based on all the articles I've read, I have decided to subscribe directly to 
Paramount; I will still be able to view the content on all of my Apple devices 
via the Paramount Plus app.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
Cristóbal Muñoz
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:58 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Haven't use it in a long time, but can't you also just access Paramount Plus 
and other streaming services via the Apple TV app on your device? 

Cristóbal

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Mark, you write:
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

If that happens it would of course be absolutely amazing, but not to be 
impressed by it now probably means you have not use the Be My AI feature in the 
Be My Eyes app. I am also somebody who is not all that easily impressed any 
more, but every time I request a description of a photo on my iPhone or one I 
just took, I am impressed all over again and I can't wait until it's possible 
to submit short videos using Be My AI which hopefully will be possible at some 
point.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:55 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad / 
Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of today, 
in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today, and 
was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think it 
would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was pleasantly 
surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the first 
EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer 
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it has 
not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I 
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to subscribe 
to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want to 
provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that it will 
provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so scarcely 
available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that is, 
can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or low 
vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[Jody ianuzzi]

I Lyssin to Picard on the Paramount Plus app on my iPhone. The audio 
description is available. Do you have to turn it on in every episode in the 
upper right hand corner of the screen.

The third season is the best! And if you have Paramount+ you can also watch 
strange new worlds which is even better!

JODY

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Weihenmayer

> On Nov 5, 2023, at 4:55 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad
> / Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of
> today, in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.
> 
> I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today,
> and was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think
> it would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was
> pleasantly surprised.
> 
> Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the
> first EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.
> 
> And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  
> 
> I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer
> the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it
> has not.
> 
> Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I
> will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.
> 
> So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to
> subscribe to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  
> 
> Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want
> to provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that
> it will provide the expected service.
> 
> It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so
> scarcely available.
> 
> If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
> I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that
> is, can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or
> low vision, on the fly.
> 
> All replies greatly appreciated.
> 
> Mark
> 
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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Hello Jody, et al,

Okay, I just started playing the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, in the 
Paramount app on my iPad and when AD is enabled, all of the audio plays through 
the left earpod, only.  

Is there a fix for this?

Why must these things be so difficult?

Mark

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Jody 
ianuzzi
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:54 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

I Lyssin to Picard on the Paramount Plus app on my iPhone. The audio 
description is available. Do you have to turn it on in every episode in the 
upper right hand corner of the screen.

The third season is the best! And if you have Paramount+ you can also watch 
strange new worlds which is even better!

JODY


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On Nov 5, 2023, at 4:55 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
Hello All,

Okay, I just want to make certain that the Paramount Plus app for iOS / iPad
/ Apple TV is still accessible with the audio description feature, as of
today, in iOS 17 and its associated operating systems.

I purchased the first episode of Star Trek, Picard, on Prime Video, today,
and was surprised at how compelling the first episode was.  I did not think
it would be as good as the big 4, if you know what I mean; but I was
pleasantly surprised.

Despite the fact that Prime listed the series as having an AD track, the
first EP, does not; at least it does not have one in Prime.

And you can forget about an AD track in iTunes.  So disappointed.  

I know that a while ago, a list member informed us that Apple does not offer
the AD track for Picard but I was hoping that this would change, alas, it
has not.

Even though I enjoyed watching the first EP of Picard, without AD, I know I
will enjoy the series, more completely, with AD.

So, as kind of an early Christmas gift to myself, I have decided to
subscribe to Paramount Plus, at least until I have seen all of Picard.  

Of course I can and will sign up for the 7-day free trial but I don't want
to provide info to yet another company unless I am reasonably certain that
it will provide the expected service.

It's really quite sad that, even in late 2023, audio description is so
scarcely available.

If you will allow me to wax philosophically for a moment:  
I will not be impress by this so-called new AI generation until it, AI that
is, can be used to provide audio description to those of us who are blind or
low vision, on the fly.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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