RE: More on the HomePod from hell

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

I've been following this thread and I am so glad you got everything up and 
running.  What a chore.

Mark


-Original Message-
From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2024 6:46 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: More on the HomePod from hell

Hi Mary,

I wish I knew for sure.  I think some of my trouble was created by me.  I had 
the “clever” idea Thursday night that if I could pair it with my old iPhone 7, 
which I still keep around as a music player, it wouldn’t connect to our home, 
but should be able to connect to our wireless network.  My hope was that that 
would allow it to update, which would then allow me to reset it, and set it up 
again using my iPhone 14 pro.  But, and I don’t totally understand this, when 
you reset a HomePod, it still holds on to some of your settings. So when I 
connected it to my Mac, it downloaded software version 17.2, which, though not 
the current version was current enough for it to connect with our home.  But, 
it still seemed to have had stuff from the earlier pairing, so instead of 
updating, somehow it seems to have downgraded our Home software, which meant 
that nothing worked. I do know that something like that happened because after 
I finally got it to work yesterday, I was prompted again to upgrade everything 
to the new home infrastructure.  At that point it was late, and I was tired, so 
I reset the HomePod and went to bed, leaving the Mini unplugged overnight and 
all the next morning.  When I finally had time to get back to it, the setup 
worked.  It got setup in our home, and then immediately updated.

By the way, re your stereo, we solved that problem by buying a Sonos amp.  My 
husband built a pair of speakers when he was in college, and to this day I 
think they’re some of the best speakers I’ve heard.  So, even though we wanted 
to go to a wireless system, there was no way we were giving up those speakers.  
I don’t remember the price of the amp, but it works very well, and gives us the 
option of having my husband’s speakers in our Home setup.  Just thought I’d let 
you know that’s an option, in case it’s of interest.  
Cheers,
Donna
> On Mar 29, 2024, at 11:18 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> So how did you get your problem resolved, Donna? I know they finally figured 
> out a way to charge iPhones in the store which is a good thing, since that 
> caused a big mess. I don’t think they’ve done that with HomePods. So how did 
> you get yours done? I still have my pair of old HomePods connected in the 
> front room. I love old-fashioned stereo, and the HomePods don’t compare with 
> my big fat great stereo speakers. The only problem is, they don’t make 
> equipment that connects like that anymore unless you want to spend we big 
> bucks. So, we’re stuck with all this wireless crap. This is not progress, but 
> what can you do? 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 29, 2024, at 7:45 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks, Karen. It all worked out in the end. Well I respect your choice to 
>> continue using your stereo, personally I love voice control. I love that I 
>> can use it to do things and get more stuff done. We all choose the 
>> technology that is most comfortable for us. Well I recognize that HomePods 
>> may not be your choice, they were mine. And when we purchased this HomePod 
>> mini, we had no expectation of the trials that awaited us. I do think apples 
>> quality control has gone downhill a lot, and I think this is just the latest 
>> example of that, unfortunately.
>> Cheers,
>> Donna
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 29, 2024, at 6:47 PM, Karen Lewellen  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Donna,
>>> I am deeply sorry this situation is so frustrating.
>>> I  also respect your personal choices for your personal enjoyment of what 
>>> the  Homepods provide for you.
>>> Hopefully others will provide a path not requiring you to reconfigure 
>>> everything from scratch.
>>> Downloading an older edition of the software seems odd indeed.
>>> Karen
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
> On Fri, 29 Mar 2024, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
 
 First of all, it appears that getting a full-sized one wouldn’t solve the 
 problem.  In the discussions I saw on the internet, both devices were 
 mentioned.  Second, when we’re in the kitchen, we’re usually also doing 
 other things, so there’s no real need to spend the money for full-sized 
 HomePod.
 Donna
 
>> On Mar 29, 2024, at 1:47 PM, Karen Lewellen  
>> wrote:
> 
> Ah, an understandable reason.
> Thanks for sharing.
> Curious why not simply getting a second full sized homepod would not work 
> though?
> Speaking personally if I ever reach that level of need, that they are not 
> sold  in pairs automatically will either insure I get them, or skip the 
> process all together smiles.
> but hey I sill play my music on a stereo.
> 
> 
> 
>> 

RE: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

Yes, the Open Fit have a tiny hook that is placed behind the ear, keeping them 
firmly in place.

Just so you know, one can purchase such a hook for Air Pods, from a third-party 
vendor on Amazon.

I used to have a set but gave them to a friend as she needed them more than I.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2024 5:22 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth 
Headphones for iPhone

Mark,

I love my AirPods, and they’re working fine, so mostly couldn’t really justify 
replacing them.  But, one thing that keeps me from using them in certain 
situations is a fear that they will fall out of my ear.  Do the Open Fit come 
with any kind of holder or chord that you could use to attach them?
Thanks,
Donna

> On Feb 7, 2024, at 8:54 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> A couple of days ago, I purchased a pair of the Open Run Pro bone 
> conducting Bluetooth headsets for use with my iPhone.
> 
> I decided to buy a pair because I have a couple of friends who are 
> using the Open Run models and when talking to them, I cannot tell that 
> they are using a Bluetooth headset, the microphone quality is that good.
> 
> I think they are absolutely amazing.
> 
> What I did not discover until after purchasing is that, using the 
> Shock app for iOS, one can change the voice profile.  Kind of an E.Q. 
> feature that I absolutely love.
> 
> The cost of this model is approximately 180 USD.
> 
> In fact, I was so impressed with the Open Run Pro model that, just 2 
> days later, I purchased the Open Fit model.
> 
> With the Open Fit, you do not only have 4 preset sound profiles, from 
> which to choose, but you also have a full equalizer feature.
> 
> The approximate cost of the Open Fit model is 130 USD.
> 
> There are several differences between the Open Run Pro and the Open 
> Fit model.
> 1.
> The Open Run Pro is bone conduction.
> 
> 2.
> The Open Fit, while not sitting in the ear, uses sound waves to 
> conduct the sound.
> 
> 3.
> Like Air Pods, the Open Fit can be worn on one ear at a time or on 
> both ears.
> 
> 4.
> Unlike Air Pods, both the Open Run Pro and the Open Fit can switch 
> between Apple Watch and iPhone seamlessly as both models can connect 
> to, two, devices, simultaneously.
> 
> You can purchase these models from Amazon or from Shock.com or, like 
> me, just go into your local Best Buy and grab a pair.
> 
> Mark
> 
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RE: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

[M. Taylor]

Hello Mary,

The documentation is technically VoiceOver accessible but not conveniently so.  
I gave up on the official documentation and, instead, performed several Google 
searches and watched quite a few of YouTube videos and read quite a lot of tech 
reviews and comparison of both products.

To be honest, I purchased the Open Run Pro, first, then went home, paired them, 
fell in love with them, and decided to learn all that I could.

While in the store, I saw the Open Fit and went back to the store.  Best Buy 
has a Shock Bluetooth demonstration table so a customer can try each model and 
test them out, before purchasing.  I realized that, although the Open Run Pro 
has amazing bone conduction tech and fabulous hardware, I was really seeking a 
replacement model for my Air Pods and the Open Fit was the answer.

As for Amazon Prime, I think delivery time depends upon where one lives.  95% 
of the time, if I order a product before 3PM, I will receive it on the same 
day, usually, before 8PM.  That may just be a Los Angeles kind of thing (smile).

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:41 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth 
Headphones for iPhone

 I just got a pair of the open fit, and I purchased them from at guys, keep the 
money in the blind community when you can if the price is the same or very 
close, I say. I ordered them on the weekend and they came today. I live in 
Oregon, and I suspect they were shipped from somewhere back east, so decent 
turnaround, not that much different than Amazon, which prime does not always 
come in two days anymore. Mark, how did you find out about all this stuff? I’m 
assuming there is nothing accessible as far as documentation goes. Any hints 
about that would be great.
Mary

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 7, 2024, at 6:54 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> A couple of days ago, I purchased a pair of the Open Run Pro bone 
> conducting Bluetooth headsets for use with my iPhone.
> 
> I decided to buy a pair because I have a couple of friends who are 
> using the Open Run models and when talking to them, I cannot tell that 
> they are using a Bluetooth headset, the microphone quality is that good.
> 
> I think they are absolutely amazing.
> 
> What I did not discover until after purchasing is that, using the 
> Shock app for iOS, one can change the voice profile.  Kind of an E.Q. 
> feature that I absolutely love.
> 
> The cost of this model is approximately 180 USD.
> 
> In fact, I was so impressed with the Open Run Pro model that, just 2 
> days later, I purchased the Open Fit model.
> 
> With the Open Fit, you do not only have 4 preset sound profiles, from 
> which to choose, but you also have a full equalizer feature.
> 
> The approximate cost of the Open Fit model is 130 USD.
> 
> There are several differences between the Open Run Pro and the Open 
> Fit model.
> 1.
> The Open Run Pro is bone conduction.
> 
> 2.
> The Open Fit, while not sitting in the ear, uses sound waves to 
> conduct the sound.
> 
> 3.
> Like Air Pods, the Open Fit can be worn on one ear at a time or on 
> both ears.
> 
> 4.
> Unlike Air Pods, both the Open Run Pro and the Open Fit can switch 
> between Apple Watch and iPhone seamlessly as both models can connect 
> to, two, devices, simultaneously.
> 
> You can purchase these models from Amazon or from Shock.com or, like 
> me, just go into your local Best Buy and grab a pair.
> 
> Mark
> 
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RE: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

[M. Taylor]

Hello Kelly,

You ask an interesting question.

The sound quality between the two models is equally excellent but quite 
different.  Remember, the Open Run Pro is transmitting sound through bone, not 
ear drums while the Open Fit is transmitting sound through eardrums not bone.  
Both devices allow for the same level of ear openness, so to speak.

The Open Run Pro is one unit, made more for exercise and distance walking. It 
is not as compact as the Open Fit.  However, it is sweat resistant and has 
sturdier hardware.

The Open fit, is more like Air Pods, with a charging case that can easily fit 
in one's shirt pocket.

It is no exaggeration when I tell you that I use them both and would hate to be 
without either.

Mark

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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Kelly Ford
Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:08 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth 
Headphones for iPhone

Hi,

Have you noticed any difference in the audio quality of the units? In short, 
does the $50 extra get you better audio quality or are you paying for other 
technology and the $130 has equivalent audio sound.

Kelly


> On Feb 7, 2024, at 8:54 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> A couple of days ago, I purchased a pair of the Open Run Pro bone 
> conducting Bluetooth headsets for use with my iPhone.
> 
> I decided to buy a pair because I have a couple of friends who are 
> using the Open Run models and when talking to them, I cannot tell that 
> they are using a Bluetooth headset, the microphone quality is that good.
> 
> I think they are absolutely amazing.
> 
> What I did not discover until after purchasing is that, using the 
> Shock app for iOS, one can change the voice profile.  Kind of an E.Q. 
> feature that I absolutely love.
> 
> The cost of this model is approximately 180 USD.
> 
> In fact, I was so impressed with the Open Run Pro model that, just 2 
> days later, I purchased the Open Fit model.
> 
> With the Open Fit, you do not only have 4 preset sound profiles, from 
> which to choose, but you also have a full equalizer feature.
> 
> The approximate cost of the Open Fit model is 130 USD.
> 
> There are several differences between the Open Run Pro and the Open 
> Fit model.
> 1.
> The Open Run Pro is bone conduction.
> 
> 2.
> The Open Fit, while not sitting in the ear, uses sound waves to 
> conduct the sound.
> 
> 3.
> Like Air Pods, the Open Fit can be worn on one ear at a time or on 
> both ears.
> 
> 4.
> Unlike Air Pods, both the Open Run Pro and the Open Fit can switch 
> between Apple Watch and iPhone seamlessly as both models can connect 
> to, two, devices, simultaneously.
> 
> You can purchase these models from Amazon or from Shock.com or, like 
> me, just go into your local Best Buy and grab a pair.
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
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Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

A couple of days ago, I purchased a pair of the Open Run Pro bone conducting
Bluetooth headsets for use with my iPhone.

I decided to buy a pair because I have a couple of friends who are using the
Open Run models and when talking to them, I cannot tell that they are using
a Bluetooth headset, the microphone quality is that good.

I think they are absolutely amazing.

What I did not discover until after purchasing is that, using the Shock app
for iOS, one can change the voice profile.  Kind of an E.Q. feature that I
absolutely love.

The cost of this model is approximately 180 USD.

In fact, I was so impressed with the Open Run Pro model that, just 2 days
later, I purchased the Open Fit model.  

With the Open Fit, you do not only have 4 preset sound profiles, from which
to choose, but you also have a full equalizer feature.

The approximate cost of the Open Fit model is 130 USD.

There are several differences between the Open Run Pro and the Open Fit
model.
1.
The Open Run Pro is bone conduction.

2.
The Open Fit, while not sitting in the ear, uses sound waves to conduct the
sound.

3.
Like Air Pods, the Open Fit can be worn on one ear at a time or on both
ears.

4.
Unlike Air Pods, both the Open Run Pro and the Open Fit can switch between
Apple Watch and iPhone seamlessly as both models can connect to, two,
devices, simultaneously.

You can purchase these models from Amazon or from Shock.com or, like me,
just go into your local Best Buy and grab a pair.

Mark


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RE: Thinking of Switching to Windows

[M. Taylor]

Brandon,

There is no need to use one platform over another; simply put, use them both.

The era of being either a Windows user or a Mac user is, at best, passé.

Enjoy them both and hope that the future will bring many more accessible 
platforms from which we may explore the world.

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Brandon Olivares
Sent: Saturday, January 6, 2024 1:24 PM
To: “Mac Visionaries“ 
Subject: Thinking of Switching to Windows

Literally can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m really thinking of switching 
back to Windows.

I’ve been a loyal Mac user since 2010. I’ve always loved the Mac and swore I’d 
never go back to Windows.

But because of school I’ve had to use some Microsoft applications again and 
I’ve been quite impressed by them. Word honestly knocks Pages out of the water. 
And Excel is actually usable, whereas I’ve been dealing with an annoying bug in 
Numbers for months now.

When not even Apple’s own native apps can be relied on to be dependably 
accessible, something is wrong.

I’m just not seeing much of a reason to stick with the Mac. Even the last 
MacBook pro I got was very glitchy, but with the nearest Apple Store being 80 
miles away, I’ve never had the chance to get it fixed.

So, at this point I’m seriously considering my next computer being Windows.

Curious if anyone has any thoughts though. What has made you stick with Apple?

Brandon

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RE: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

This is an absolutely fabulous review.

Thank you ever so much for posting.

Mark

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Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2024 7:15 PM
To: via MacVisionaries 
Subject: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

Hi all,

I have just spent the last two weeks demoing the Activator braille display, and 
I thought I’d send my review in case anyone is interested.

There is a lot to love about this display.  Unfortunately, there were also some 
things not to love.

The form factor is amazingly streamline, especially given all that it contains. 
 It is slightly bigger than the braille displays most of us are used to, but in 
large part, that is because the back portion contains the folding qwerty 
keyboard.  On the right side is the magnetic strip, used for connecting the 
smart dock.  On the left, farthest from you, is the USB port for connecting it 
to a computer.  In front of that, closer to you, is the on/off switch.  A long 
press of this button turns the unit on and off, while a short press cycles it 
between menu, Smartdock, and USB modes.  On either end of the top of the device 
are three buttons.  The top and bottom buttons are up/down buttons, while the 
right middle button is Enter, and the left middle button is back.  These 
buttons are all small, so the middle buttons—Enter and Back—are identified with 
a raised line.  Starting in the front of the unit, are the concave braille 
cells, as you would expect.  Behind those is the Perkins keyboard.  The one 
unique thing about this is that there are actually three space bars, two below 
the braille keys, and one in between the two groups of four.  And behind that 
is the qwerty keyboard.  All you have to do to use the qwerty keyboard is fold 
it back.  One of many nice touches HelpTech added is that on the back of the 
qwerty keyboard there are little feet on each side, with a small rubber strip 
on the bottom that you can pull out to help keep the device stable,  They 
recommend that you not use the qwerty keyboard in your lap, but I did with no 
problems.  You just have to put the feet down, and position your legs so that 
they support the device.  A lap desk would accomplish the same thing.  The 
qwerty keyboard was comfortable to use, but you do have to stretch to reach it, 
sort of like you do on the Mac, except it’s a slightly bigger stretch.  The 
newer units are going to be shipping with a quieter keyboard, so at this time I 
can’t say anything about what it is like to type on, as that will not be the 
same for anyone who purchases a device moving forward.

The concave braille cells, in conjunction with the ATC (Active Tactile Control) 
make reading very comfortable.  In my experience the ATC technology works quite 
well, though it worked best when I read with one hand rather than two.

It also worked very well as a display when paired with my Mac and my PC.  I 
tested with JAWS on my PC, and on the Mac with Voiceover.  There is no need to 
install drivers in either use case, you simply plug it in and it is detected.  
You can, of course, also pair it via bluetooth, with PC, Mac, or phone.  It 
also works as external storage on the Mac, which was a great bonus.  (The one 
problem connecting it to the Mac as external storage is that the Mac will dump 
a bunch of junk files on the Activator.  That results in a No Disk Room error, 
so you have to delete the junk files and reboot the unit in order to use it 
after transferring files.  Kind of a pain, but you can transfer files that way, 
if you don’t mind the cleanup.)  It did not work for me as external storage on 
Windows, more on that later.

Now for the best part, the interface with the iPhone.  It is AMAZING!  You 
slide the phone into the dock, connect the dock via the magnetic strip, and 
it’s like you have one device that is essentially an iPhone with braille and 
the keyboard of your choice.  You can access all your apps and files, and you 
can move files back and forth from the Phone to the Activator.  There’s also a 
shortcut on the Activator that you can use to access the apps you use most 
often.  It really is very slick.  The only drawback, and this won’t be a 
problem for everyone, is that in this configuration, it isn’t very portable.  
The magnetic strip can’t support the dock and phone all by itself, so you have 
to have it on a table or in your lap.  You could pick the whole thing up and 
move it, you’d just need to make sure to support the dock while you did.

For those of you in the US, the Helptech dealer here is Dream Vision, and they 
are *fabulous to work with.  The owner, Damian Pickering was great.  Their tech 
support is provided by Mike Tindall, who many of you may remember from the old 
days of Freedom Scientific or HIMS.  He was extremely generous with his time 
and support, even though I was only demoing the device.

Now for the minuses.  The only USBC port on the device 

For Those with Dual SIMs installed on iPhone Running iOS 17.2.1 or later, Have you Noticed that iMessage Automatically Switches to the Default SIM Regardless of your Selection?

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

I recently came across this issue on my beloved 14 and, upon searching the
web, discovered hundreds and hundreds of others, encountering the same
issue.

In order to see this issue, in action, it is best to have access to both the
phone that is sending the iMessage and the phone that is receiving the
iMessage.  It's best, but not necessary.

This issue only occurs when sending iMessages, not standard SMS messages.

Okay, here is the scenario:

1.
You have two active SIM cards on an iPhone running the latest version of
iOS.  For simplicity's sake I will refer to them as a primary line and a
secondary line; or as a primary number and a secondary number.

2.
Make certain that both lines are registered in the iMessage app and that
both are active in iMessage.  This is to say, you can send and receive
iMessages using either number / line.  To insure that both numbers are truly
registered with the iMessage servers, First disable and then enable iMessage
in the Settings area.

3.
>From within the iMessage Settings dialog box, select the primary SIM as the
default line from which to start all new iMessages.

4.
In a new iMessage, select a saved contact and send the iMessage from the
secondary line.  This is to say, as you compose your message, in the, from,
field, select the secondary line and then send the iMessage.  More likely
than not, the recipient will receive the message from your primary number,
instead of the secondary number, you manually selected.

You can check this, for your self by doing the following:

1.
>From within the Message app, open the thread to the message you just sent.

2.
Near the top of the screen, in the center, single-finger, double-tap on the
name of the contact listed at the top of the thread.  This will open a
dialog box.

3.
Now swipe to the right until you hear VoiceOver say, "Conversation line."

4.
Swipe, once more, to the right and VO will land on an unlabeled button.

5.
Single-finger, double-tap on this unlabeled button.  A 2-item list box will
be displayed.

6.
Swipe right, then swipe left, a couple of times and you will hear VO speak
the name of each line and, upon the second swiping pair, you will hear VO
announce with item is selected.  This will be the line from which your
iMessage was actually sent.  It will, most likely show that the primary line
is selected.

You can, of course, at this point select the secondary line and close the
dialog box to be returned to the active messaging thread.  Just above the
edit field, near the bottom of the display, you will find displayed text
that indicates that the line has been switched, meaning that your next
iMessage to this contact, from within this thread will now be sent from the
secondary line.

Go ahead and send another message and you will, most likely discover that,
yet again, iMessage automatically switched you back to the primary line.

Interesting, eh?  

Question, has anyone in the group encountered this, besides me?

Mark


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Okay, I Think I'm Addicted, to the New Apple Journalling App for iOS 17.2 or Later

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I started using the Apple Journalling app, a couple of days ago, and wow!  I
think I'm in love.

I have the app set to automatically make suggestions, based on my activity,
throughout the day, and boy is it thorough.  These suggestions are excellent
launch pads from which to compose an entry.

One can either type an entry or make an audio entry, kind of like an
officer's log frequently used throughout the Star Trek television franchise.

You know, many, many moons ago, when I was but a lad, I used to keep a daily
(almost daily) journal, in hardcopy Braille.  I think I did this for over 7
years and, eventually, the amount of paper grew too large to store in my
tiny, one bedroom apartment, so I gave it up.

Now fast-forward, in time, and now we have the technology to not only write
with a Braille display or QWERTY keyboard but to also make recordings and
store that precious information on a tiny handheld device.  Absolutely
amazing!

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RE: Uber app kills Voice Over on my iPhone

[M. Taylor]

Jason,

It must have been a couple of weeks ago when I took an Uber ride to about 100 
miles from my home.

When I was ready to return, late that evening, I opened the app and discovered 
the prompt to accept the new terms.  Try as I may, I could not accept the terms 
of the license agreement, at first, via VoiceOver.  Talk about panic.  I had 
not heard about this issue so was caught off guard.

It started to rain and I was one of the last people to leave the event so there 
was not any easy to reach sighted people around.

After disabling then enabling VoiceOver, twice, I was finally able to accept 
the terms via VoiceOver and was on my way.

Since then, I have not encountered any issues with the app on my beloved 14.

Mark

From: 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2023 4:19 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Uber app kills Voice Over on my iPhone


On 22/12/23 15:59, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote:
Beginning during an outing this past Wednesday, but then again Thursday
I noticed that using Uber on my SE is crashing Voice Over.
When I last tried the Uber app, I encountered the known accessibility bug 
whereby a VoiceOver user can't check the checkbox to accept the terms and 
conditions. I was unable to find a work-around, so I moved to other transport 
options. This is, as noted, a known issue.
I haven't encountered the VoiceOver crashes though.
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RE: E-sims and Voiceover.

[M. Taylor]

Hello Jessica,

Okay, I just saw your reply and re-read the instructions.

So, you can activate their E SIM as long as you have WiFi.  Great,  That means 
that your iPhone 12 will work just fine.

The only issue, as you stated, is that you do not know how to remove a physical 
SIM card from your device.

Well, unless you’ve removed a physical SIM card once,  there is no way one can 
describe the process, in a few words.

Please note that one does not need eyesight to remove a physical SIM but one 
does need a paper click or SIM card removal tool, and a rather steady hand.

So, I suggest that you find someone or go to somewhere, like BEST BUY, and have 
someone remove the physical SIM, for you.

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Jessica Moss
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2023 3:33 PM
To: 'Jim Fettgather' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Re: E-sims and Voiceover.

My phone isn’t new; I’m still using an iPhone 12, and have been with Mint 
Mobile for close to 5 years.  However, their payment plan is so off-the-wall, 
that you pay them every few months instead of having a monthly plan, which 
means they lump those payments together, and with Hannah and myself both being 
on the same plan, I’m paying close to $300 a pop for each of us when that time 
comes, and several times have become overdrawn.
  I just found out recently that a friend of mine switched to Consumer 
Cellular, and is paying roughly $40 a month for them, so decided to give it a 
shot myself.


On Dec 22, 2023, at 6:17 PM, Brad Snyder  wrote:

What kind of phone is your new phone.
If it is a new iPhone, it probably doesn’t have a SIM card in it, because in 
the US, beginning with the iPhone 14, there is not a SIM card slot anymore..

- Brad -


On Dec 22, 2023, at 14:38, Jessica Moss  
wrote:

So this is the bulk of the instructions they sent me so far.  
ACTIVATE YOUR NEW ESIM TODAY WITH CONSUMER CELLULAR
eSIM Installation
Need Help? Give us a call: (888) 345-5509
Wi-Fi or an existing cellular plan is required to install an eSIM. You do not 
need a physical SIM card.
Setup Your Cellular Service with eSIM:
1. If your current device has a physical SIM card, please remove it before 
continuing
2. Turn on your phone
3. Connect the phone to WiFi
4. Follow the on-screen prompts or 
https://www.consumercellular.com/esim-install?uri=LPA%3a1%24SM-V4-103-A-GTM.PR.GO-ESIM.COM%24CC7EC19AC4CCE5C4B6895212B745E15F#qr-jump
 below to begin eSIM installation
5. After the eSIM has been successfully installed, you will need to restart 
your phone.
What's Next?
New Numbers and Replacement Orders
Your service is ready to go. If you are changing carriers, please note your old 
service will no longer work.


So the whole scanning of the QR code as well as me not knowing how to even 
remove the SIM card from my phone is what I’m unsure about.


On Dec 22, 2023, at 3:14 PM, joseph hudson  wrote:

OK cool. Well, whenever you have time, give me a call 254-813-2461. And we'll 
see what we can come up with.
Joseph Hudson

EmailFaceTime/iMessage
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On Dec 22, 2023, at 2:12 PM, Jessica Moss  
wrote:

I’d love to talk to you more to see if we can both shed some light on this.  
Unfortunately, this is the only phone I have, so not sure what to do there.


On Dec 22, 2023, at 2:53 PM, joseph hudson  wrote:

Well, if you want, I would not mind talking with you and helping you through 
the process. But the key to this whole thing, is you need to have another phone 
available that you can talk to consumer cellular on. So that they can give you 
the codes. And if you are. Upgrading your phone, the one that only does eSIM. 
Then you'll be starting from scratch. Like I did.
Joseph Hudson

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On Dec 22, 2023, at 1:45 PM, Jessica Moss  
wrote:

This is actually my first time having done anything with an e-sim, so this 
whole process is all new to me.  Sadly, I know nothing about how to even 
remove/insert a SIM card, so in the past, when I switched carriers, I either 
just took my phone to a carrier-specific store and let them do it, or let 
Hannah (my now 14-year-old daughter,) do it, who is really good with just about 
anything tech-related.
  However, she’s in Orlando visiting her dad for Christmas, and things got so 
busy right before she left, that there wasn’t time for me to ask her to help 
then.


On Dec 22, 2023, at 2:35 PM, joseph hudson  wrote:

Wow, sounds like a pain in the rear process. I know whenever I switched from my 
iPhone SE to my iPhone 14, and I currently have spectrum, all I had to do 

RE: E-sims and Voiceover.

[M. Taylor]

Hello Jessica,

Hopefully, by the time you read this reply, you will have already gotten your E 
SIM up and running.  If you have not yet got your E SIM up and running, there 
are a couple of things you may wish to note:

1.
Based on the info you provided from the carrier, you will most likely need to 
be using an iPhone 14 or later.  I say this because in their email they state 
that you cannot activate their E SIM with a physical SIM installed and they 
also state that you need an active E SIM card in order to proceed.  These two 
conditions can only be met by iPhone 14 or later.  Now it may be that they sent 
you generic instructions that may or may not be valid in all situations.

2.
When you call the 800 number, they should be able to get you up and running, 
although it may take a little time as you will have to read a very long phone 
identifier number to them.

3.
Just so you know, there are several app, in the App Store that are completely 
voiceOver accessible and that will allow you to purchase and activate an E SIM 
on your iPhone, provided that you have, at least, WiFi access.  For example, I 
have recently used the T Mobile Prepaid app to install T Mobile E Sim cards on 
several phones.  T Mobile Prepaid offers several attractive plans, depending 
upon your needs.  They have an unlimited talk and texting with 1GB of data for 
approximately $15 per month.

4.
When it's all said and done, activating an E SIM is not difficult but neither 
is it intuitive.  So, I'm hoping that you will not spend a great deal of time 
struggling with the process; choosing instead, to get some sighted assistance 
or going to a local store and having them activate the E SIM, for you.  All 
things being equal, once you get your new E SIM activated, you will not have to 
deal with it again, for years.

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Jessica Moss
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2023 12:38 PM
To: 'Jim Fettgather' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Re: E-sims and Voiceover.

So this is the bulk of the instructions they sent me so far.  
ACTIVATE YOUR NEW ESIM TODAY WITH CONSUMER CELLULAR
eSIM Installation
Need Help? Give us a call: (888) 345-5509
Wi-Fi or an existing cellular plan is required to install an eSIM. You do not 
need a physical SIM card.
Setup Your Cellular Service with eSIM:
1. If your current device has a physical SIM card, please remove it before 
continuing
2. Turn on your phone
3. Connect the phone to WiFi
4. Follow the on-screen prompts or 
https://www.consumercellular.com/esim-install?uri=LPA%3a1%24SM-V4-103-A-GTM.PR.GO-ESIM.COM%24CC7EC19AC4CCE5C4B6895212B745E15F#qr-jump
 below to begin eSIM installation
5. After the eSIM has been successfully installed, you will need to restart 
your phone.
What's Next?
New Numbers and Replacement Orders
Your service is ready to go. If you are changing carriers, please note your old 
service will no longer work.


So the whole scanning of the QR code as well as me not knowing how to even 
remove the SIM card from my phone is what I’m unsure about.


On Dec 22, 2023, at 3:14 PM, joseph hudson  wrote:

OK cool. Well, whenever you have time, give me a call 254-813-2461. And we'll 
see what we can come up with.
Joseph Hudson

EmailFaceTime/iMessage
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Connect with me on zoom

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On Dec 22, 2023, at 2:12 PM, Jessica Moss  
wrote:

I’d love to talk to you more to see if we can both shed some light on this.  
Unfortunately, this is the only phone I have, so not sure what to do there.


On Dec 22, 2023, at 2:53 PM, joseph hudson  wrote:

Well, if you want, I would not mind talking with you and helping you through 
the process. But the key to this whole thing, is you need to have another phone 
available that you can talk to consumer cellular on. So that they can give you 
the codes. And if you are. Upgrading your phone, the one that only does eSIM. 
Then you'll be starting from scratch. Like I did.
Joseph Hudson

EmailFaceTime/iMessage
mailto:jhud7...@twc.com
Connect with me on zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09


On Dec 22, 2023, at 1:45 PM, Jessica Moss  
wrote:

This is actually my first time having done anything with an e-sim, so this 
whole process is all new to me.  Sadly, I know nothing about how to even 
remove/insert a SIM card, so in the past, when I switched carriers, I either 
just took my phone to a carrier-specific store and let them do it, or let 
Hannah (my now 14-year-old daughter,) do it, who is really good with just about 
anything tech-related.
  However, she’s in Orlando visiting her dad for Christmas, and things got so 
busy right before she left, that there wasn’t time for me to ask her to help 
then.


On Dec 22, 2023, at 2:35 PM, joseph hudson  wrote:

Wow, 

RE: Mark's Update to iOS and iPad OS 17.2: An Extremely Positive Experience

[M. Taylor]

Hello E. T.,

Okay, do the following to see the list of episodes in a purchased television 
series with VoiceOver focus placed on the last viewed episode:

1.
>From the Apple TV launch pad, select TV.  The TV app will load.

2.
Move to the left side of the display and the TV app menu will appear.

3.
Select Home.  Doing this will cause a table of columns and rows to appear.  
Initially, you will be placed on the top row of the table which will, most 
likely, contain Apples featured content.

4.
Move down to the row that VO reads as, Up Next and explore the various columns. 
 In each column, you will discover the title of each TV show / series and / or 
movie you've watched.

5.
With focus on a television series, press and hold down the select button on 
your Siri remote.  This is the center button located near the top of the 
remote.  Doing this will cause a context menu to appear.

6.
Select, Go to episodes or, Go to show.

7.
Explore this area and you will see each episode is listed with the initial 
focused being placed on the last watched episode.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: E.T.  
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 11:42 AM
To: M. Taylor 
Subject: Re: Mark's Update to iOS and iPad OS 17.2: An Extremely Positive 
Experience

Mark,
Where is this done? I took a look last night but not sure I was in the 
right place.

 From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
  -Helen Keller
My e-Mail:
ancient.ali...@icloud.com

On 12/17/2023 2:54 PM, M. Taylor wrote:
> Yes, even TV OS.
> 
> I discovered that one can easily locate the episode, last viewed, in a series 
> by using the long press of the select button.  Using this button causes a 
> submenu to appear from which one can select view episodes.  When selected, 
> one is placed on the last episode viewed, just as in the legacy TV Shows app.
> 
> Give it a try.
> 
> Mark
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: E.T. 
> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2023 12:51 PM
> To: M. Taylor 
> Subject: Re: Mark's Update to iOS and iPad OS 17.2: An Extremely 
> Positive Experience
> 
>  Even tvOS? My workaround was to download a TV show then use the Computer 
> app. I had first the watched/unwatched options in the Mac's TV app. The only 
> drawback to this is having to turn on  the TV app on the Mac.
> 
>   From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
>-Helen Keller
> My e-Mail:
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
> On 12/15/2023 11:07 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
>> Hello All,
>>
>> Okay, I updated all of my devices, including my Apple TV boxes to 
>> their respective latest versions of the OS.
>>
>> I am absolutely stunned to report that after testing virtually every 
>> aspect of all of my must-have native and third-party apps, I have not 
>> yet encountered a bug.
>>
>> And, as painful as it is for me to admit, I think Apple has done a 
>> splendid job with the new version of the native TV app for iOS, iPad 
>> OS and, yes, dare I say it, even TV OS.
>>
>> I also updated my Apple Watch Series 7 to Watch OS 10.  Again, I can 
>> not find a bug.
>>
>> In fact, the hap tic time works consistently using the same gestures 
>> I've used since the feature was introduced many years ago.
>>
>> I have not yet had the opportunity to use a Braille display with the 
>> latest OS so cannot comment on that aspect of the OS.
>>
>> However, I will say that all of the VoiceOver glitches that I 
>> experienced, when having two active E SIM cards installed, has been 
>> completely resolved.
>>
>> Speaking only for myself, I am absolutely delighted with iOS 17.2.  I 
>> am running the OS on my beloved 1GB iPhone 14 Pro Max.
>>
>> Before installing the OS I:
>>
>> 1.
>> Made a full backup of the device on my beloved Windows 10 PC with the 
>> latest version of iTunes.
>>
>> 2.
>> Backed up the device to iCloud.
>>
>> 3.
>> Closed every app via the App Switcher.
>>
>> 4.
>> Disconnected any non-crucial devices from my primary network.
>>
>> 5.
>> Disconnected all of the sub-networks from the primary network.
>>
>> 6.
>> Rebooted the device, twice, and allowed it to sit idle for 2-minutes.
>> This insures that the device has full acquisition of the network.
>>
>> 7.
>> Downloaded and install the OS, OTA (over the air).
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
> 

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RE: Mark's Update to iOS and iPad OS 17.2: An Extremely Positive Experience

[M. Taylor]

Yes, even TV OS.

I discovered that one can easily locate the episode, last viewed, in a series 
by using the long press of the select button.  Using this button causes a 
submenu to appear from which one can select view episodes.  When selected, one 
is placed on the last episode viewed, just as in the legacy TV Shows app.

Give it a try.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: E.T.  
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2023 12:51 PM
To: M. Taylor 
Subject: Re: Mark's Update to iOS and iPad OS 17.2: An Extremely Positive 
Experience

Even tvOS? My workaround was to download a TV show then use the Computer 
app. I had first the watched/unwatched options in the Mac's TV app. The only 
drawback to this is having to turn on  the TV app on the Mac.

 From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
  -Helen Keller
My e-Mail:
ancient.ali...@icloud.com

On 12/15/2023 11:07 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
> Hello All,
> 
> Okay, I updated all of my devices, including my Apple TV boxes to 
> their respective latest versions of the OS.
> 
> I am absolutely stunned to report that after testing virtually every 
> aspect of all of my must-have native and third-party apps, I have not 
> yet encountered a bug.
> 
> And, as painful as it is for me to admit, I think Apple has done a 
> splendid job with the new version of the native TV app for iOS, iPad 
> OS and, yes, dare I say it, even TV OS.
> 
> I also updated my Apple Watch Series 7 to Watch OS 10.  Again, I can 
> not find a bug.
> 
> In fact, the hap tic time works consistently using the same gestures 
> I've used since the feature was introduced many years ago.
> 
> I have not yet had the opportunity to use a Braille display with the 
> latest OS so cannot comment on that aspect of the OS.
> 
> However, I will say that all of the VoiceOver glitches that I 
> experienced, when having two active E SIM cards installed, has been 
> completely resolved.
> 
> Speaking only for myself, I am absolutely delighted with iOS 17.2.  I 
> am running the OS on my beloved 1GB iPhone 14 Pro Max.
> 
> Before installing the OS I:
> 
> 1.
> Made a full backup of the device on my beloved Windows 10 PC with the 
> latest version of iTunes.
> 
> 2.
> Backed up the device to iCloud.
> 
> 3.
> Closed every app via the App Switcher.
> 
> 4.
> Disconnected any non-crucial devices from my primary network.
> 
> 5.
> Disconnected all of the sub-networks from the primary network.
> 
> 6.
> Rebooted the device, twice, and allowed it to sit idle for 2-minutes.  
> This insures that the device has full acquisition of the network.
> 
> 7.
> Downloaded and install the OS, OTA (over the air).
> 
> Mark
> 
> 

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Mark's Update to iOS and iPad OS 17.2: An Extremely Positive Experience

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Okay, I updated all of my devices, including my Apple TV boxes to their
respective latest versions of the OS.

I am absolutely stunned to report that after testing virtually every aspect
of all of my must-have native and third-party apps, I have not yet
encountered a bug.

And, as painful as it is for me to admit, I think Apple has done a splendid
job with the new version of the native TV app for iOS, iPad OS and, yes,
dare I say it, even TV OS.

I also updated my Apple Watch Series 7 to Watch OS 10.  Again, I can not
find a bug.

In fact, the hap tic time works consistently using the same gestures I've
used since the feature was introduced many years ago.

I have not yet had the opportunity to use a Braille display with the latest
OS so cannot comment on that aspect of the OS.

However, I will say that all of the VoiceOver glitches that I experienced,
when having two active E SIM cards installed, has been completely resolved.

Speaking only for myself, I am absolutely delighted with iOS 17.2.  I am
running the OS on my beloved 1GB iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Before installing the OS I:

1.
Made a full backup of the device on my beloved Windows 10 PC with the latest
version of iTunes.

2.
Backed up the device to iCloud.

3.
Closed every app via the App Switcher.

4.
Disconnected any non-crucial devices from my primary network.

5.
Disconnected all of the sub-networks from the primary network.

6.
Rebooted the device, twice, and allowed it to sit idle for 2-minutes.  This
insures that the device has full acquisition of the network.

7.
Downloaded and install the OS, OTA (over the air).

Mark


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RE: tvOS 17.2

[M. Taylor]

Hello E. T.,

First, let me say that this is the second time that Apple has tried to force 
everyone to use the TV app on TV OS instead of the native TV Shows app.

Second, I hate it just as much, today, as I did last year when they reduced the 
native TV Shows app functionality.

Third, there are two ways you can get the TV app to play and/or resume a 
particular episode from the last time you watched a television series.

The first way is to simply scroll through the Next up section of the TV app, 
located in the Home area of the app.

The second way and, which more closely resembles the TV Shows app, is to use 
the search field to type in the name of the series.  When you see the name of 
the series appear in the results list, select it and then press the down arrow 
after the series opens.  You will be placed on the next episode to be played, 
just as was the case in the TV Shows app.

Mark

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Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 9:01 PM
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Subject: tvOS 17.2

If you folks updated to the latest version, what do you think of it. 
Me, I think Apple should have left well enough alone. Somehow I managed to 
watch an episode of a TV show last night. Tonight I could not watch another 
episode. And play counts are gone so I had to scroll to the desired episode.

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RE: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

$6400?  My goodness.  That’s incredible!  (big Smile).

Thank you for the link, I’ll check it out.  For that kind of money, it had 
better be able to cook my breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and throw in a midnight 
snack, as well..  

Mark


From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 1:40 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

Hi Mark,

Well, I’ll get the bad news out of the way first.  It costs $6400.  Now, why am 
I considering it?  First, it has a dock that connects it to the iPhone, so that 
the device and the iPhone essentially become one unit.  Obviously you can use 
it as a keyboard, as you can many other displays, but it has other features, 
too.  Another feature that makes it attractive to me, is that it has both a 
Perkins and a qwerty keyboard.  I’ve never seen one, so I don’t know exactly 
how it works, but I believe that the display basically folds out, exposing the 
qwerty keyboard.  And of course, it also has Helptech’s other trademark 
features, such as touch scrolling, it senses where your fingers are on the 
display and moves it automatically.  It’s different from autoscroll in that it 
doesn’t scroll the display until you are actually at the end of a line of 
braille, at least as I understand it.  Here’s a link to a page that can give 
you a better description:
https://www.helptech.eu/braille-displays-activator
Cheers,
Donna


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Hello Donna,

I have never heard of the Braille Activator device.  How much does it costs? 
And why are you considering it over other Braille displays?

Last week, I purchased a Focus 40 Blue, 5th Generation, Braille display from 
Freedom Scientific for approximately $4,000.  It is an absolutely stunning 
device, and I am delighted to have it.  It has a USBC port.

Mark

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<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> 
Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2023 3:34 PM
To: via MacVisionaries <mailto:Macvisionaries@Googlegroups.com>
Subject: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

Hi all,

Just wondered if anyone has had a chance to use the Activator braille display 
from Helptech--formerly HandyTech?  I’ve heard really good things about their 
displays, and this one sounds very cool, but, like all their products, it’s 
super expensive, so I’m being very cautious as I consider this purchase.  I’d 
love to hear from anyone who has used it.
Thanks,
Donna

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RE: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

I have never heard of the Braille Activator device.  How much does it costs? 
And why are you considering it over other Braille displays?

Last week, I purchased a Focus 40 Blue, 5th Generation, Braille display from 
Freedom Scientific for approximately $4,000.  It is an absolutely stunning 
device, and I am delighted to have it.  It has a USBC port.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2023 3:34 PM
To: via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

Hi all,

Just wondered if anyone has had a chance to use the Activator braille display 
from Helptech--formerly HandyTech?  I’ve heard really good things about their 
displays, and this one sounds very cool, but, like all their products, it’s 
super expensive, so I’m being very cautious as I consider this purchase.  I’d 
love to hear from anyone who has used it.
Thanks,
Donna

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A Question for Focus 40 Blue 5th Generation Braille Display Users

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

I tried searching the archives but cannot seem to locate any recent threads
on the following question:

A couple of days ago I purchased a new Focus 40 Blue 5th Gen braille Display
from Freedom Scientific.  What a marvelous device.  It works like a champ on
both the latest version of Windows (with the latest release of Fusion) as
well as my beloved Windows 7 PC which is running Jaws v15 (The Win7 PC is
not connected to the Internet).

I seem to recall that some iOS and/or Mac OS users reported that there was
some kind of unexpected glitch with the 5th gen braille displays when
connecting to iOS and / or Mac OS but I cannot remember what the glitch was
and in which OS it occurred and if the glitch had been resolved in a
subsequent version of the OS.

I am going to setup the display with my beloved 14 running the latest
version of iOS 16 but wanted to check here, first, to see if there are any
issues of which I should be aware, be fore I start the process.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark

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UPDATE: After Only One Day, Mark Cancels Disney Plus Subscription

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

Okay, my faith in the universe has been restored!

After some much needed sleep and a very pleasant and productive day, I decided 
to attempt to resolve the Hulu issue, yet again.

Bottom line:  I resolved the problem and have restored my Hulu / Disney Duo 
Premium subscription at a rate of $19.95 per month.

The solution?  Apparently, the Disney Plus servers and the Hulu account servers 
are not exactly in sync.  In short, this means that although the Disney Plus 
servers registered my new account, said account was only partially populated on 
the Hulu account servers which, as it turns out, are still being updated with 
that of Disney Plus.  As a result of this account population glitch, the Hulu 
servers, at least those accessed by the Apple TV app, were, effectively, 
returning two diametrically opposed results to my login attempts; (1) the 
account is valid and (2) the account is not valid.  As expected, this caused 
the app to freeze.

Solution?  

(1):  from the Disney Plus website, force all device log-ins to be rejected.

(2):  Not just delete the Hulu apps from Apple TV but clear the app cache, 
first, before deleting the apps from Apple TV.

(3):  From the Disney Plus website, change account email address, preferably to 
an email with a different domain than that of the original email address.

I hope you found this helpful and if not, then at least entertaining (smile).

Mark

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2023 10:44 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: After Only One Day, Mark Cancels Disney Plus Subscription

Hello Everyone,

I am posting this to the list because I want you to know that, if you encounter 
the same problem, you are not alone.

1.
I purchased a Disney Plus and Hulu Premium monthly subscription via the Disney 
Plus website.  I did this because this particular new pricing bundle is not 
available on the Hulu website.

2.
Signed into Disney Plus and Hulu websites, along with iOS app and iPad app 
without any problems.

3.
Signed into Disney Plus app on Apple TV on both TV OS 16 and TV OS 17 without 
any problems.

4.
Could not sign into Hulu app on Apple TV.  Trust me when I tell you that this 
is not a VoiceOver problem.  
When attempting to sign into Hulu app via a Disney Plus Hulu bundle 
subscription, billed by Disney, with a new account that is not being upgraded 
from a basic Hulu subscription, the Hulu app simply freezes.  
I spent more time on trying to resolve this issue than I ever care to admit.

5.
When a solution to this problem was not offered up by Hulu / Disney, I got so 
disgusted that I cancelled my subscription, today, and deleted my third-party 
Disney Plus account.

This is the first time in my Apple life that I have been so disgusted with an 
app experience that I cancelled and deleted within 24 hours of purchasing a 
subscription.

6.
There are several things I can do to get the Hulu app working on Apple TV but, 
to my mind, today, at least, I just can't be bothered as, for a premium 
experience, I would have to pay more money for a bundle feature that I will 
never use and pay for it, via the Hulu billing system.

No Doubt that Disney will be releasing a new Hulu / Disney app combo that will 
resolve this but, as for me, my first experience with Hulu via Apple TV was so 
very disappointing that I have lost the desire to even use Hulu.

Now I can subscribe to Hulu via iTunes but, again, not today.

Mark


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After Only One Day, Mark Cancels Disney Plus Subscription

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I am posting this to the list because I want you to know that, if you
encounter the same problem, you are not alone.

1.
I purchased a Disney Plus and Hulu Premium monthly subscription via the
Disney Plus website.  I did this because this particular new pricing bundle
is not available on the Hulu website.

2.
Signed into Disney Plus and Hulu websites, along with iOS app and iPad app
without any problems.

3.
Signed into Disney Plus app on Apple TV on both TV OS 16 and TV OS 17
without any problems.

4.
Could not sign into Hulu app on Apple TV.  Trust me when I tell you that
this is not a VoiceOver problem.  
When attempting to sign into Hulu app via a Disney Plus Hulu bundle
subscription, billed by Disney, with a new account that is not being
upgraded from a basic Hulu subscription, the Hulu app simply freezes.  
I spent more time on trying to resolve this issue than I ever care to admit.

5.
When a solution to this problem was not offered up by Hulu / Disney, I got
so disgusted that I cancelled my subscription, today, and deleted my
third-party Disney Plus account.

This is the first time in my Apple life that I have been so disgusted with
an app experience that I cancelled and deleted within 24 hours of purchasing
a subscription.

6.
There are several things I can do to get the Hulu app working on Apple TV
but, to my mind, today, at least, I just can't be bothered as, for a premium
experience, I would have to pay more money for a bundle feature that I will
never use and pay for it, via the Hulu billing system.

No Doubt that Disney will be releasing a new Hulu / Disney app combo that
will resolve this but, as for me, my first experience with Hulu via Apple TV
was so very disappointing that I have lost the desire to even use Hulu.

Now I can subscribe to Hulu via iTunes but, again, not today.

Mark


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RE: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Yes, E.T., I too, have requested that AD be added to iTunes videos and, like 
you, they have not updated any of my suggestions to include AD.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: E.T.  
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:17 PM
To: M. Taylor 
Subject: Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Mark,
I hear yuh. I had taken a stab at subscribing to services that supported AD 
but found it difficult to take the time and energy to learn various layouts. 
And could not justify paying for more subscriptions.

I am also disappointed that Apple is adding AD to some 20 or more movies 
each month that were made in the last 2-3 years. I have about 50 older movies 
in iTunes I've had for a long time. Over the last 3 years I've repeatedly sent 
feedback that AD be added to these titles. Not a one to date!

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On 11/5/2023 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

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Hello Yolanda,

Thank you for your reply.

Can you tell me why you do not like the AD aspect of Paramount Plus?  Not 
asking you to justify your reply but I want to be prepared for any challenges.

Mark

-Original Message-
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Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:57 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: One Question to Paramount Plus Subscribers

Not the best; however, doable--in my opinion

On 11/5/23, 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: Moving all HomeKit devices to a different network

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

The short answer to your question is, "yes."

The broad strokes to accomplish your goal would be to rename the SSIDs of your 
networks, and use the same SSID and password and encryption type on your target 
network.  The same would be true of your LANs, as well.

I have done this, in the recent past and, it does, indeed, work.  It takes a 
little planning, before you begin and you must make certain that all of the 
devices, in question, are powered off before reconfiguring the networks.

Mark

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From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 7:34 PM
To: via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Moving all HomeKit devices to a different network

Hi all,

Long story, but at the moment, we have three different wifi networks in our 
house.  I would like to move all of our devices—HomePods, Apple TV, etc—to a 
different network.  Is there any way to move them all en masse, or do I have to 
move each of them individually?
Thanks,
Donna

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A Question about the Volume of Audio Described Playback

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Hello Everyone,

With audio description enabled on my Apple TV, I sometimes find that the
volume level of the narration is disproportionately loud to that of the
volume of the content being described.

Question, is there anyway to adjust the volume level of audio narration?

All replies greatly appreciated.

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RE: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button on my iPhone

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Sadly, Brad is absolutely correct.  I find the lack of the Siri prompt sound 
feedback somewhat maddening.  

Sad smile.

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Brad Snyder
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 7:52 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button 
on my iPhone

Welcome to iOS 17.
Siri no longer makes a sound.  You get a haptic instead.


- Brad -


On Oct 24, 2023, at 18:31, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
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Hi all,

Anyone know how to fix this?  I’ve looked everywhere in Settings, 
Accessibility, VO, Siri, and I can’t find it.  And no, my phone is not in 
silent mode.  iPhone 14 Pro running IOS 17.03.
TIA,
Donna

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RE: iCloud.com Email Addresses

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Hello E.T.,

Okay, although I am not certain as to why you have not had to do this with your 
various email aliases, my suggestion is that you need to generate an 
app-specific password in order to be able to use the outgoing iCloud servers 
with Thunderbird.

A quick Google search will provide the steps on how this is done.

Mark

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Subject: iCloud.com Email Addresses

Hello all,
   This question is for those who use iCloud.com addresses. If you use both the 
primary address and an alias in a third party mail client, any issues?

Right now I'm using Thunderbird on Windows. I have a couple aliases, no 
problem there. But I also want to use my primary address. When I try to send or 
reply from this primary address it fails with an SMTP error. 
The gist of the error message is that the primary address needs to match same 
in the account settings. Any ideas? Thanks.

 From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
  -Helen Keller
My e-Mail:
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iPhone Plus, Definitely Heating It Up: Mark is Taking a Pass on iPhone 15 Series

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Well, I have been working with a 15 Plus for over a week. I have truly been
putting it through it proverbial paces and I can tell you that the device
heats up far faster and far warmer than does my beloved 14 Pro Max.

It's really quite interesting as I understand that the 15 Plus is just a 14
series inside that titanium case.  Is this true?

Regardless, with only a screen protector installed and using a cheap $10
case I purchased at the Apple store, using the device for any uninterrupted
length of time when performing longer tasks such as performing system
restores, lengthy GPS navigation, App updates (over 30 or so at a time) the
phone really heats up.  I'm not saying it is heating to a dangerous level
but I am saying that it is heating up so much and so fast that I have
decided to not purchase a 15 Pro Max, this year.

Of course I am comparing the 15 Plus with my beloved 14 Pro Max with the
same level of screen brightness.

Okay, just thought I would pass this along.

Keep in mind, this is just my experience:  Your milage may vary.

I hope you are all doing well.

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Mark's First VoiceOver Experience with iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max Running iOS 17.

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Hello All, 

Well, I spent 3 hours in the Apple Store this morning with both a 15 Plus
and a 15 Pro Max running iOS 17.

As for the physical devices?  They definitely weigh less than the 14 series.

I am happy to report that I could not reproduce any of the VoiceOver
problems discussed on the list, of late.

For example, the single-finger, double-tap problem simply does not exist on
the 15 models I tested.

I had a friend of mine, the executive manager of the store, download a few
third-party apps such as Amazon, Libby, and Yelp.  To my delight, VoiceOver
functioned just as expected.

Of course, I was not able to test VoiceOver functionality with my personal
primary third-party app;  so in no way am I suggesting that my testing was
definitive or comprehensive.

However, I can say that my first experience with iOS 17 was a good one.

I was delighted to discover that while there were hundreds of preorder
customers waiting in-line, outside the location, the store had plenty of
iPhone 15 models, in all four major categories, ready to be purchase by
those of us who did not preorder.

I wasn't planning on buying a 15 but I have to admit that I really, really
like that new action button, featured on the Pro models.  Perhaps I'll pick
up a 15 Pro Max in the next week or so, after I've given it some thought.

I did, however, purchase a set of wired Ear Pods with the USBC connector and
the USBC to Lightning adaptor so that I can continue to use my already
purchased Lightning Ear Pods with USBC devices.  It's all about "baby steps"
(smile).

Your Brother in the Journey,

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RE: My Favorite KINDLE APP FEATURE AND A BOOK RECOMMENDATION

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Hello Jürgen,

Yes, I am referring to whisper sync between the audiobook and the kindle 
version.

Mark


From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Jürgen Fleger
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2023 11:16 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: My Favorite KINDLE APP FEATURE AND A BOOK RECOMMENDATION

Hi Mark,

thanks for the recommendation. I liked Steven King very much but became fad up 
by his horror stories. I‘ll give this book a try.

Could you explain more about live narration? Do you mean whisper sync between 
the audiobook and the kindle version? Or do you let Alexa read the kindle book?

Thanks and all the best
Jürgen


Von meinem iPad Pro gesendet


Am 14.08.2023 um 07:14 schrieb M. Taylor <mailto:markthew...@gmail.com>:
Hello All,

I think I’ve mentioned this in a previous post but one aspect of Kindle books 
that I have been using more and more, is the feature to seamlessly switch 
between the live narration of a title and the text of that same title, directly 
from within the Kindle app.

If you have not yet explored this feature of the Kindle app, give it a try.  I 
think you will be pleased.

I recently started reading one of Stephen King’s latest novels called Fairy 
Tale.  This is not a horror story.  If anything, it is a fairy tale for adults. 
 

I strongly recommend that you give this book a try because never in my adult 
life have I ever come across a mainstream story in which people with real-life 
disabilities are portrayed in such heroic and equal measure as their 
non-disabled counterparts.  

I am about 50% through the story.  Up to this point, other than some slight 
profanity, there are no descriptions of sex or any quote, adult, quote, content.

There is a long history as to why Stephen King possesses the ability to write 
about people with disabilities in such exciting and yet realistic pros but I’ll 
let you discover the answer to that, on your own, if you so choose.

It is so very refreshing to become immersed in a story where people with 
disabilities are treated as equals and not as people who have super human 
powers who can, for example, in the case of a blind person, distinguish someone 
across a room by the rhythm of his heartbeat and respiration rate.  I’ve 
actually had highly educated professionals, ask me if such a thing is true 
based on something they read about on the net or saw in some movie.

Regardless of whatever book you choose, happy reading.

Mark
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My Favorite KINDLE APP FEATURE AND A BOOK RECOMMENDATION

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Hello All,

I think I’ve mentioned this in a previous post but one aspect of Kindle 
books that I have been using more and more, is the feature to seamlessly 
switch between the live narration of a title and the text of that same 
title, directly from within the Kindle app.

If you have not yet explored this feature of the Kindle app, give it a try. 
 I think you will be pleased.

I recently started reading one of Stephen King’s latest novels called Fairy 
Tale.  This is not a horror story.  If anything, it is a fairy tale for 
adults.  

I strongly recommend that you give this book a try because never in my 
adult life have I ever come across a mainstream story in which people with 
real-life disabilities are portrayed in such heroic and equal measure as 
their non-disabled counterparts.  

I am about 50% through the story.  Up to this point, other than some slight 
profanity, there are no descriptions of sex or any quote, adult, quote, 
content.

There is a long history as to why Stephen King possesses the ability to 
write about people with disabilities in such exciting and yet realistic 
pros but I’ll let you discover the answer to that, on your own, if you so 
choose.

It is so very refreshing to become immersed in a story where people with 
disabilities are treated as equals and not as people who have super human 
powers who can, for example, in the case of a blind person, distinguish 
someone across a room by the rhythm of his heartbeat and respiration rate. 
 I’ve actually had highly educated professionals, ask me if such a thing is 
true based on something they read about on the net or saw in some movie.

Regardless of whatever book you choose, happy reading.

Mark

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FYI: The Second Time Around can be More Expensive on Amazon

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

After recently recommending the Emerson Sensi thermostat that I use for my
home via Home Kit, not knowing if Emerson is still making the model and
knowing how often products with hardware buttons can be discontinued, I
decided to purchase a second (backup) unit, just in case.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the price of the model had
increased by $25 since January of this year.

Just to confirm, I had a friend put the same model in her Amazon cart, on 2
different devices and the price was the same, $25 more than I originally
paid.

My point, if you like a product from Amazon and you think you may want to
purchase a second unit, do so sooner, rather than later, because the second
time around can be more expensive on Amazon.

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RE: A Question for Veteran iOS, iPAD OS Apple Music App VoiceOver Users

[M. Taylor]

Hello Rajiv,

It's good to hear from you.

Okay, thank you for your reply.  

To say that I am underwhelmed with Siri's Apple Music management capabilities 
in comparison to that of Alexa's Amazon Music management capability, would be 
the understatement of the summer, thus far, (smile).

Mark

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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Rajiv Shah
Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 3:45 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question for Veteran iOS, iPAD OS Apple Music App VoiceOver Users

Hi Mark,

As a fellow Apple Music user, I am afraid that all you can do with Siri is the 
following: "Hey Siri, add this album to my library." "Hey Siri, add this song 
to my workout playlist."

In another words, speak the name of the playlist to which you'd like to add the 
song.

Thank you.

Rajiv

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Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 4:22:17 PM
Subject: A Question for Veteran iOS, iPAD OS Apple Music App VoiceOver Users

Hello All,

I have been an Amazon Music subscriber for about 2 years, now.  When a song is 
playing on any Alexa enabled device, I can say, "Alexa, I like this."
Alexa will reply with something like, "OK, Mark, got it."  

Later, when I open the Amazon Music app on any device, there is an 
automatically generated play list called something like "Mark's Favorites."


I have come to use this feature a great deal and, apparently, have begun taking 
it for granted.

Now, as part of my Apple One subscription, I have started using my Apple Music 
app on both my iPhone and iPad.

For the past few days, when various songs were playing, I said, "Siri, I like 
this."  Just like Alexa, Siri responds with, "got it."  Upon hearing this, I 
foolishly assumed that, like Alexa, some kind of playlist or station would be 
populated with a list of the songs I specifically liked, during playback.  
Wrong, wrong, wrong

Wow!

After conducting some extremely unsatisfying searches on the net, from what I 
can tell, no automatically generated playlist is created by Siri.  Then, I read 
that one can tell Siri to add the currently playing song to a specific playlist.

Then, I read that one can create smart playlists that, in effect, mimic the 
functionality of Alexa.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that one cannot create smart playlists 
via the Apple Music app on iPhone or iPad?  Question: is this true???  If so, 
it is crazy!!!

So, I am posting this in hopes that someone will correct the info I have 
obtained or confirming it.  And no, I do not want to create a shortcut in order 
to create / manipulate playlists.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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A Question for Veteran iOS, iPAD OS Apple Music App VoiceOver Users

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

I have been an Amazon Music subscriber for about 2 years, now.  When a song
is playing on any Alexa enabled device, I can say, "Alexa, I like this."
Alexa will reply with something like, "OK, Mark, got it."  

Later, when I open the Amazon Music app on any device, there is an
automatically generated play list called something like "Mark's Favorites."


I have come to use this feature a great deal and, apparently, have begun
taking it for granted.

Now, as part of my Apple One subscription, I have started using my Apple
Music app on both my iPhone and iPad.

For the past few days, when various songs were playing, I said, "Siri, I
like this."  Just like Alexa, Siri responds with, "got it."  Upon hearing
this, I foolishly assumed that, like Alexa, some kind of playlist or station
would be populated with a list of the songs I specifically liked, during
playback.  Wrong, wrong, wrong

Wow!

After conducting some extremely unsatisfying searches on the net, from what
I can tell, no automatically generated playlist is created by Siri.  Then, I
read that one can tell Siri to add the currently playing song to a specific
playlist.

Then, I read that one can create smart playlists that, in effect, mimic the
functionality of Alexa.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that one cannot create smart playlists
via the Apple Music app on iPhone or iPad?  Question: is this true???  If
so, it is crazy!!!

So, I am posting this in hopes that someone will correct the info I have
obtained or confirming it.  And no, I do not want to create a shortcut in
order to create / manipulate playlists.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: Just Appreciating the Accessibility of Apple Home Kit

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

Okay, I am posting the info to the model I purchased, below.  This model was 
suggested by V iPhone list member, James.  It was the best purchase I've made 
in years.

Mark

Original Post:
I’ve had a Sensi model st55 for 2 years now.Be sure you get this cheaper 
$80.00, model available from Amazon.  It has buttons that control selecting 
heat or air conditioning and changing the temperature and more.  It also works 
with Alexa and there is an app for I Phone and I think, Android.
Note, the more expensive model is flat screen only.  No buttons.  The buttons 
are important for a blind person to use the thermostat in case your internet 
goes down.

The $80.00, thermostat with buttons is model ST55.  Here is an Amazon link.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NB1OB0I/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8=16b53869f5473df1c2e96eaa091b5ae3_cr_id=1865675060401_rd_plhdr=t_rd_r=a4851b0d-8d87-4199-8c2b-32c4437daff2_rd_w=8kn92_rd_wg=ViTHK_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0_bkgd

HTH,

James B  

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Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 6:12 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Just Appreciating the Accessibility of Apple Home Kit

Mark,

Just curious, which thermostat did you choose?  We’ve got the Ecobee, but I’m 
considering replacing it.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Aug 4, 2023, at 12:19 AM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> During the winter, I had a Home Kit compatible thermostat installed in 
> my house.
> 
> I continue to truly appreciate the temperature control I now enjoy via 
> iOS and iPad OS.
> 
> Until I installed this thermostat, I either had to turn the A/C either 
> on or off.  The old legacy thermostats was simply not accessible to me 
> as a blind person.
> 
> However, I recently began having Siri keep the house between 2 
> temperature set points such as 78 to 82 degrees. It is wonderful.  Now 
> I know this is not a big deal for sighted people but, until now, I 
> have not enjoyed this capability, completely independent of a sighted person.
> 
> When I am away from the house for any significant period of time, with 
> the A/C off, I tell Siri to turn the A/C on before I get home and the 
> house is already nice and cool.
> 
> Now I know this can be done with both Alexa and the Google assistant 
> so I am not promoting Siri over anything; I just continue to be amazed 
> at the level of accessibility that I never would have dreamed of 30 years ago.
> 
> Mark
> 
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Just Appreciating the Accessibility of Apple Home Kit

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

During the winter, I had a Home Kit compatible thermostat installed in my
house.

I continue to truly appreciate the temperature control I now enjoy via iOS
and iPad OS.

Until I installed this thermostat, I either had to turn the A/C either on or
off.  The old legacy thermostats was simply not accessible to me as a blind
person.

However, I recently began having Siri keep the house between 2 temperature
set points such as 78 to 82 degrees. It is wonderful.  Now I know this is
not a big deal for sighted people but, until now, I have not enjoyed this
capability, completely independent of a sighted person.

When I am away from the house for any significant period of time, with the
A/C off, I tell Siri to turn the A/C on before I get home and the house is
already nice and cool.

Now I know this can be done with both Alexa and the Google assistant so I am
not promoting Siri over anything; I just continue to be amazed at the level
of accessibility that I never would have dreamed of 30 years ago.

Mark


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Mark on Apple News Plus, Not Bad, Not Bad at All

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I don't know if I think the Apple Plus subscription at $9.95 per month is
worth the cost, however, I can tell you that at part of my Apple One
subscription, I am truly enjoying the service.

I am amazed at how Apple seems to know, based on my past reading history,
what articles I will find interesting.  As astonishing as this may sound,
they get it right about 98% of the time.

I don't know if this means that their algorithms are that good or that I am
that simple and uncomplicated (big smile); perhaps a bit of both.

Would I trade Apple News Plus for NFB Newsline?  Absolutely not.  However, I
do think there is something to be said for having Apple News Plus, if one
can afford it.

Mark


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Has Anyone Managed to Seamlessly and Consistently have VoiceOver Audio Switch Between Apple Watch and iPhone, via AirPods?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

As the subject indicates, my question is:
Has anyone managed to seamlessly and consistently have VoiceOver audio
switch between Apple Watch and iPhone, via AirPods?

I would think it an easy proposition to hear VoiceOver audio in my Airpods
when I use either the phone or the watch; yet, I cannot seem to manage to
get it to work.

Here is how it would look:  

With VoiceOver enabled on both my iPhone and Apple watch I:

1.
Place my Airpods in my ears.

2.
Touch the screen of my iPhone and hear VoiceOver audio feedback through the
Airpods.

3.
Touch the display screen of my Apple watch and hear VoiceOver audio feedback
through the Airpods.

4.
Touch the screen of my iPhone and hear VoiceOver audio feedback through the
Airpods.

That's all, nothing more.

As you may recall, I enjoyed such a scenario for a few years a good while
back, via a third-party Bluetooth headset until Apple, in its infinite
wisdom, broke the feature.

All replies greatly appreciated,

Mark


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Chat GPT, Anyone?

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Just so you know, I am posting this to both lists.

So I keep running into all kinds of news articles on Chat GPT, a product
from the Open A I project.

Has anyone downloaded the app from the App Store and, if so, are you finding
it as amazing as some of the news reporters from USA Today and the
Wallstreet Journal?  

I went to the website at chat.openai.com to see what I could find.  I did
not find much; I'll have to download the app to really check it out.

Oh, the article I read today, in the Apple News app talked about how Chat
GPT planned the writer's vacation itinerary and did a pretty good job of it,
apparently.

I look forward to reading your replies,

Mark


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RE: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

[M. Taylor]

What a wonderful Tip, Donna.

I will definitely use this feature.  

Thank you,

Mark

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Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 7:18 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

And just one more thing.

Once you find a workout you like, you can add it to your library, and even 
download it to your device.  After you’ve added it to your library, all you 
have to do to access it is scroll to the bottom of the opening screen.  
There’ll be a heading that says Your Library, and all your workouts will show 
up there, so you can just go straight to the one you want.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Jul 5, 2023, at 8:46 AM, Janet Ingber  wrote:
> 
> Hi Mark,
> Donna is correct. I use my iPhone and my Apple Watch. 
> 
> The audio description is a good feature, but sometimes they  are played after 
> the first round of exercises. I’ve found sometimes that I have to do the 
> workout twice to get all the descriptions. If you are using VoiceOver, you do 
> not have to do anything. The description will automatically play. The 
> descriptions are very brief.  You might want to turn VoiceOver’s volume up as 
> the descriptions can go over the trainer’s voice.
> 
> Best,
> Janet
> 
> 
> 
> Some 
>> On Jul 5, 2023, at 8:54 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Mark,
>> 
>> Here’s what I do.
>> 
>> First, choose the kind of workout you want, HIT, strength, core, cycling, 
>> rowing, etc.  I use my iPad, and on the top of the screen you can select a 
>> workout category.  Alternatively, there are a bunch of workouts listed below 
>> that, so if you want you can just scroll through them.  Once you’ve selected 
>> a workout in your category, double tap to open it.  You can see lots of 
>> information, including the music selections included in that workout.  For 
>> me the music matters, because I’m not crazy about most of their music 
>> choices.  When you find one you like, tap Let’s Go.  Then do whatever setup 
>> you need. For example, at that point, I get on my rower, strap my feet in, 
>> and set the tension where I want it.  Once you’re done doing that, Press 
>> Play.  The Workout will start.  Unless you’ve chosen another playback 
>> destination, it will play on your hand-held device, but your watch will 
>> track along as well, keeping track of time, calories, heart rate, and all 
>> the usual stuff.  When the workout is over, just tap done.  I recommend that 
>> you try a few different trainers to find the one who’s style you like best.
>> 
>> The additional thing to bear in mind is that if you want to play it to a 
>> HomePod, as I do, you actually have to start the workout, go into Control 
>> Center, select your HomePod in Playback destination, then end, and restart 
>> your workout.  It’s a pain, I know.  It’s at the top of my list of desired 
>> improvements from Apple.
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> Cheers,
>> Donna 
>> 
>>> On Jul 5, 2023, at 12:39 AM, M. Taylor  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello Janet,
>>> 
>>> I do not have any specific questions but just wanted to know how best to 
>>> start.  
>>> 
>>> For example, I tried it last year, or so, just before they added a 
>>> description feature to the accessibility set.  Do you know how this works?  
>>> 
>>> I guess what I am asking is should I start the fitness app on my phone and 
>>> let it attach to my watch or should I start on the watch?  I just don't 
>>> know.
>>> 
>>> Earlier, today, I launched the fitness app on my Apple TV and was asked who 
>>> is going to work out.  It listed my phone with my watch and it listed the 
>>> watch, by itself.  So confusing!!!  
>>> 
>>> Any tips you care to pass along will be greatly appreciated.  Perhaps you 
>>> could describe how you use the app?
>>> 
>>> Mark
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
>>> Behalf Of Janet Ingber
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 8:23 PM
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from 
>>> Mark
>>> 
>>> Hi Mark,
>>> I can help you with Apple Fitness+. What are your questions? It works very 
>>> well with the Apple Watch. 
>>> Best,
>>> Janet
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 7:04 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
>>

RE: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

[M. Taylor]

Great advice, Janet, thank you.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Janet Ingber
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 6:46 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

Hi Mark,
Donna is correct. I use my iPhone and my Apple Watch. 

The audio description is a good feature, but sometimes they  are played after 
the first round of exercises. I’ve found sometimes that I have to do the 
workout twice to get all the descriptions. If you are using VoiceOver, you do 
not have to do anything. The description will automatically play. The 
descriptions are very brief.  You might want to turn VoiceOver’s volume up as 
the descriptions can go over the trainer’s voice.

Best,
Janet



Some 
> On Jul 5, 2023, at 8:54 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi Mark,
> 
> Here’s what I do.
> 
> First, choose the kind of workout you want, HIT, strength, core, cycling, 
> rowing, etc.  I use my iPad, and on the top of the screen you can select a 
> workout category.  Alternatively, there are a bunch of workouts listed below 
> that, so if you want you can just scroll through them.  Once you’ve selected 
> a workout in your category, double tap to open it.  You can see lots of 
> information, including the music selections included in that workout.  For me 
> the music matters, because I’m not crazy about most of their music choices.  
> When you find one you like, tap Let’s Go.  Then do whatever setup you need. 
> For example, at that point, I get on my rower, strap my feet in, and set the 
> tension where I want it.  Once you’re done doing that, Press Play.  The 
> Workout will start.  Unless you’ve chosen another playback destination, it 
> will play on your hand-held device, but your watch will track along as well, 
> keeping track of time, calories, heart rate, and all the usual stuff.  When 
> the workout is over, just tap done.  I recommend that you try a few different 
> trainers to find the one who’s style you like best.
> 
> The additional thing to bear in mind is that if you want to play it to a 
> HomePod, as I do, you actually have to start the workout, go into Control 
> Center, select your HomePod in Playback destination, then end, and restart 
> your workout.  It’s a pain, I know.  It’s at the top of my list of desired 
> improvements from Apple.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> Cheers,
> Donna 
> 
>> On Jul 5, 2023, at 12:39 AM, M. Taylor  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Janet,
>> 
>> I do not have any specific questions but just wanted to know how best to 
>> start.  
>> 
>> For example, I tried it last year, or so, just before they added a 
>> description feature to the accessibility set.  Do you know how this works?  
>> 
>> I guess what I am asking is should I start the fitness app on my phone and 
>> let it attach to my watch or should I start on the watch?  I just don't know.
>> 
>> Earlier, today, I launched the fitness app on my Apple TV and was asked who 
>> is going to work out.  It listed my phone with my watch and it listed the 
>> watch, by itself.  So confusing!!!  
>> 
>> Any tips you care to pass along will be greatly appreciated.  Perhaps you 
>> could describe how you use the app?
>> 
>> Mark
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
>> Behalf Of Janet Ingber
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 8:23 PM
>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark
>> 
>> Hi Mark,
>> I can help you with Apple Fitness+. What are your questions? It works very 
>> well with the Apple Watch. 
>> Best,
>> Janet
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 7:04 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> 
>> First, I am posting this to both lists because I know that a couple of 
>> questions I have can be answered by experts on either list.
>> 
>> Second, Happy Independence Day for those of us in the US.
>> 
>> 1.
>> So I finally decided to give Apple One a try.  I have been resistant to it 
>> because I do not need all of the features included in the plan but, quite 
>> frankly, the billing is better when bundled.  I have to admit that being 
>> able to read the lyrics of songs that are playing, in Apple Music, is very, 
>> very nice.  Here is a question:  Is it possible to place VoiceOver focus 
>> such that as the lyric being sung is automatically read out by VO?
>> 
>> 2.
>> With regard to Apple Fitness Plus:  Any suggestions as to how best to g

RE: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

[M. Taylor]

Hello Violet,

So glad you got the 14.  It is the best phone I've ever used.

Have a great rest of the week.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Violet Gill
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 6:12 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

 Hey everyone!! :) so your girl went and got the iPhone 14 Promax 256 GB.  a 
few weeks back,  and it’s working great!!! Also, this July will be one year 
since I got my M1 Mac Mini. I’m really loving it so much. In other news, I’m 
also gonna get the AirPods third generation for my birthday so that will be 
awesome. I’m looking forward to them. So, thats all my apple updates.
Have an awesome and positive day. :) 

 Violet. 
She/her.

> On Jul 4, 2023, at 23:30, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Yolanda,
> 
> Wow!  Thank you for letting us know about that.  So very interesting.
> 
> Mark
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>  On Behalf Of Yolanda Thompson
> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 7:58 PM
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates 
> from Mark
> 
> I love Apple News. Please be aware, however, that on the weekends when you 
> hit the audio section, swiping through breaks. The only way I have found 
> around it is to touch at the right hand bottom of the screen and flick left. 
> It is annoying.
> 
>> On 7/4/23, sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com  wrote:
>> How accessible is subscription version of Apple News?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-
>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 6:04 PM
>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from 
>> Mark
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> 
>> First, I am posting this to both lists because I know that a couple 
>> of questions I have can be answered by experts on either list.
>> 
>> Second, Happy Independence Day for those of us in the US.
>> 
>> 1.
>> So I finally decided to give Apple One a try.  I have been resistant 
>> to it because I do not need all of the features included in the plan 
>> but, quite frankly, the billing is better when bundled.  I have to 
>> admit that being able to read the lyrics of songs that are playing, 
>> in Apple Music, is very, very nice.  Here is a question:  Is it 
>> possible to place VoiceOver focus such that as the lyric being sung is 
>> automatically read out by VO?
>> 
>> 2.
>> With regard to Apple Fitness Plus:  Any suggestions as to how best to 
>> get started using the features in conjunction with my Apple Watch?
>> 
>> 3.
>> Today, for the first time, I finally added a second card to Apple Pay.  
>> I must say that I am extremely relieved that selecting the 
>> non-default card, at time of purchase, is so easy.  I had been 
>> reluctant to add a second card, for just that reason.
>> 
>> 4.
>> Since I now have access to TV Plus, I guess I will give some of 
>> these, apparently, excellent new series a try. I am looking forward 
>> to watching Highjacked and Silo.
>> 
>> 5.
>> I was just thinking that all of my interaction with the world, in 
>> terms of technology, is done via Apple products; accept for my two 
>> remaining hardworking and beloved PCs; one that is still running 
>> Windows 7  The Windows 7 PC is not connected to the internet.
>> 
>> 6.
>> Now don't get me wrong, I love my Android devices but I cannot 
>> imagine using them as a primary means of navigating my life.
>> 
>> 7.
>> Although a day late and a dollar short, with regard to the thread 
>> that asked about good WIFI routers, I prefer Linksys routers and 
>> range extenders.  In fact, I purchased 2 new range extenders for my 
>> home, just last week.  I was delighted to discover that when you 
>> connect to these devices, for the first time, on an iOS device, the 
>> device's built-in web interface automatically launches, prompting you 
>> for the required info.  Very, very, impressive.  In fact, now that I 
>> think about it, these new devices can tell you when they are in the 
>> best location, relative to other Linksys devices, on the same 
>> network.  How wonderful technology can be; and the best part? We have only 
>> scratched the surface on all that is to come.
>> 
>> Finally, I hope you are all doing well and I do hope you will reply 
>> to this thread reporting your own personal Apple-related updates, also.
>> 
>> 

RE: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna.

This is perfect.  Thank you so much.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 5:54 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

Hi Mark,

Here’s what I do.

First, choose the kind of workout you want, HIT, strength, core, cycling, 
rowing, etc.  I use my iPad, and on the top of the screen you can select a 
workout category.  Alternatively, there are a bunch of workouts listed below 
that, so if you want you can just scroll through them.  Once you’ve selected a 
workout in your category, double tap to open it.  You can see lots of 
information, including the music selections included in that workout.  For me 
the music matters, because I’m not crazy about most of their music choices.  
When you find one you like, tap Let’s Go.  Then do whatever setup you need. For 
example, at that point, I get on my rower, strap my feet in, and set the 
tension where I want it.  Once you’re done doing that, Press Play.  The Workout 
will start.  Unless you’ve chosen another playback destination, it will play on 
your hand-held device, but your watch will track along as well, keeping track 
of time, calories, heart rate, and all the usual stuff.  When the workout is 
over, just tap done.  I recommend that you try a few different trainers to find 
the one who’s style you like best.

The additional thing to bear in mind is that if you want to play it to a 
HomePod, as I do, you actually have to start the workout, go into Control 
Center, select your HomePod in Playback destination, then end, and restart your 
workout.  It’s a pain, I know.  It’s at the top of my list of desired 
improvements from Apple.

Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Donna 

> On Jul 5, 2023, at 12:39 AM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Janet,
> 
> I do not have any specific questions but just wanted to know how best to 
> start.  
> 
> For example, I tried it last year, or so, just before they added a 
> description feature to the accessibility set.  Do you know how this works?  
> 
> I guess what I am asking is should I start the fitness app on my phone and 
> let it attach to my watch or should I start on the watch?  I just don't know.
> 
> Earlier, today, I launched the fitness app on my Apple TV and was asked who 
> is going to work out.  It listed my phone with my watch and it listed the 
> watch, by itself.  So confusing!!!  
> 
> Any tips you care to pass along will be greatly appreciated.  Perhaps you 
> could describe how you use the app?
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
> Behalf Of Janet Ingber
> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 8:23 PM
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark
> 
> Hi Mark,
> I can help you with Apple Fitness+. What are your questions? It works very 
> well with the Apple Watch. 
> Best,
> Janet
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jul 4, 2023, at 7:04 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> First, I am posting this to both lists because I know that a couple of 
> questions I have can be answered by experts on either list.
> 
> Second, Happy Independence Day for those of us in the US.
> 
> 1.
> So I finally decided to give Apple One a try.  I have been resistant to it 
> because I do not need all of the features included in the plan but, quite 
> frankly, the billing is better when bundled.  I have to admit that being able 
> to read the lyrics of songs that are playing, in Apple Music, is very, very 
> nice.  Here is a question:  Is it possible to place VoiceOver focus such that 
> as the lyric being sung is automatically read out by VO?
> 
> 2.
> With regard to Apple Fitness Plus:  Any suggestions as to how best to get 
> started using the features in conjunction with my Apple Watch?
> 
> 3.
> Today, for the first time, I finally added a second card to Apple Pay.  I 
> must say that I am extremely relieved that selecting the non-default card, at 
> time of purchase, is so easy.  I had been reluctant to add a second card, for 
> just that reason.
> 
> 4.
> Since I now have access to TV Plus, I guess I will give some of these, 
> apparently, excellent new series a try. I am looking forward to watching 
> Highjacked and Silo.
> 
> 5.
> I was just thinking that all of my interaction with the world, in terms of 
> technology, is done via Apple products; accept for my two remaining 
> hardworking and beloved PCs; one that is still running Windows 7  The Windows 
> 7 PC is not connected to the internet.
> 
> 6.
> Now don't get me wrong, I love my Android devices but I cannot imagine using 
> them as a primary means of navigati

RE: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

[M. Taylor]

Hello Janet,

I do not have any specific questions but just wanted to know how best to start. 
 

For example, I tried it last year, or so, just before they added a description 
feature to the accessibility set.  Do you know how this works?  

I guess what I am asking is should I start the fitness app on my phone and let 
it attach to my watch or should I start on the watch?  I just don't know.

Earlier, today, I launched the fitness app on my Apple TV and was asked who is 
going to work out.  It listed my phone with my watch and it listed the watch, 
by itself.  So confusing!!!  

Any tips you care to pass along will be greatly appreciated.  Perhaps you could 
describe how you use the app?

Mark


-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Janet Ingber
Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 8:23 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

Hi Mark,
I can help you with Apple Fitness+. What are your questions? It works very well 
with the Apple Watch. 
Best,
Janet

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 4, 2023, at 7:04 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:

Hello Everyone,

First, I am posting this to both lists because I know that a couple of 
questions I have can be answered by experts on either list.

Second, Happy Independence Day for those of us in the US.

1.
So I finally decided to give Apple One a try.  I have been resistant to it 
because I do not need all of the features included in the plan but, quite 
frankly, the billing is better when bundled.  I have to admit that being able 
to read the lyrics of songs that are playing, in Apple Music, is very, very 
nice.  Here is a question:  Is it possible to place VoiceOver focus such that 
as the lyric being sung is automatically read out by VO?

2.
With regard to Apple Fitness Plus:  Any suggestions as to how best to get 
started using the features in conjunction with my Apple Watch?

3.
Today, for the first time, I finally added a second card to Apple Pay.  I must 
say that I am extremely relieved that selecting the non-default card, at time 
of purchase, is so easy.  I had been reluctant to add a second card, for just 
that reason.

4.
Since I now have access to TV Plus, I guess I will give some of these, 
apparently, excellent new series a try. I am looking forward to watching 
Highjacked and Silo.

5.
I was just thinking that all of my interaction with the world, in terms of 
technology, is done via Apple products; accept for my two remaining hardworking 
and beloved PCs; one that is still running Windows 7  The Windows 7 PC is not 
connected to the internet.

6.
Now don't get me wrong, I love my Android devices but I cannot imagine using 
them as a primary means of navigating my life.

7.
Although a day late and a dollar short, with regard to the thread that asked 
about good WIFI routers, I prefer Linksys routers and range extenders.  In 
fact, I purchased 2 new range extenders for my home, just last week.  I was 
delighted to discover that when you connect to these devices, for the first 
time, on an iOS device, the device's built-in web interface automatically 
launches, prompting you for the required info.  Very, very, impressive.  In 
fact, now that I think about it, these new devices can tell you when they are 
in the best location, relative to other Linksys devices, on the same network.  
How wonderful technology can be; and the best part? We have only scratched the 
surface on all that is to come.

Finally, I hope you are all doing well and I do hope you will reply to this 
thread reporting your own personal Apple-related updates, also.

Mark


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RE: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

[M. Taylor]

Hello Yolanda,

Wow!  Thank you for letting us know about that.  So very interesting.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Yolanda Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 7:58 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

I love Apple News. Please be aware, however, that on the weekends when you hit 
the audio section, swiping through breaks. The only way I have found around it 
is to touch at the right hand bottom of the screen and flick left. It is 
annoying.

On 7/4/23, sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com  wrote:
> How accessible is subscription version of Apple News?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 6:04 PM
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
> Subject: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from 
> Mark
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> First, I am posting this to both lists because I know that a couple of 
> questions I have can be answered by experts on either list.
>
> Second, Happy Independence Day for those of us in the US.
>
> 1.
> So I finally decided to give Apple One a try.  I have been resistant 
> to it because I do not need all of the features included in the plan 
> but, quite frankly, the billing is better when bundled.  I have to 
> admit that being able to read the lyrics of songs that are playing, in 
> Apple Music, is very, very nice.  Here is a question:  Is it possible 
> to place VoiceOver focus such that as the lyric being sung is automatically 
> read out by VO?
>
> 2.
> With regard to Apple Fitness Plus:  Any suggestions as to how best to 
> get started using the features in conjunction with my Apple Watch?
>
> 3.
> Today, for the first time, I finally added a second card to Apple Pay.  
> I must say that I am extremely relieved that selecting the non-default 
> card, at time of purchase, is so easy.  I had been reluctant to add a 
> second card, for just that reason.
>
> 4.
> Since I now have access to TV Plus, I guess I will give some of these, 
> apparently, excellent new series a try. I am looking forward to 
> watching Highjacked and Silo.
>
> 5.
> I was just thinking that all of my interaction with the world, in 
> terms of technology, is done via Apple products; accept for my two 
> remaining hardworking and beloved PCs; one that is still running 
> Windows 7  The Windows 7 PC is not connected to the internet.
>
> 6.
> Now don't get me wrong, I love my Android devices but I cannot imagine 
> using them as a primary means of navigating my life.
>
> 7.
> Although a day late and a dollar short, with regard to the thread that 
> asked about good WIFI routers, I prefer Linksys routers and range 
> extenders.  In fact, I purchased 2 new range extenders for my home, 
> just last week.  I was delighted to discover that when you connect to 
> these devices, for the first time, on an iOS device, the device's 
> built-in web interface automatically launches, prompting you for the 
> required info.  Very, very, impressive.  In fact, now that I think 
> about it, these new devices can tell you when they are in the best 
> location, relative to other Linksys devices, on the same network.  How 
> wonderful technology can be; and the best part? We have only scratched the 
> surface on all that is to come.
>
> Finally, I hope you are all doing well and I do hope you will reply to 
> this thread reporting your own personal Apple-related updates, also.
>
> Mark
>
>
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RE: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

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Hello sarai ,

The subscription feature of the news app is as accessible as any other aspect 
of the app.  No difference that I can discern.

Mark

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Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 4:09 PM
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Subject: RE: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

How accessible is subscription version of Apple News?

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 6:04 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

Hello Everyone,

First, I am posting this to both lists because I know that a couple of 
questions I have can be answered by experts on either list.

Second, Happy Independence Day for those of us in the US.

1.
So I finally decided to give Apple One a try.  I have been resistant to it 
because I do not need all of the features included in the plan but, quite 
frankly, the billing is better when bundled.  I have to admit that being able 
to read the lyrics of songs that are playing, in Apple Music, is very, very 
nice.  Here is a question:  Is it possible to place VoiceOver focus such that 
as the lyric being sung is automatically read out by VO?

2.
With regard to Apple Fitness Plus:  Any suggestions as to how best to get 
started using the features in conjunction with my Apple Watch?

3.
Today, for the first time, I finally added a second card to Apple Pay.  I must 
say that I am extremely relieved that selecting the non-default card, at time 
of purchase, is so easy.  I had been reluctant to add a second card, for just 
that reason.

4.
Since I now have access to TV Plus, I guess I will give some of these, 
apparently, excellent new series a try. I am looking forward to watching 
Highjacked and Silo.

5.
I was just thinking that all of my interaction with the world, in terms of 
technology, is done via Apple products; accept for my two remaining hardworking 
and beloved PCs; one that is still running Windows 7  The Windows 7 PC is not 
connected to the internet.

6.
Now don't get me wrong, I love my Android devices but I cannot imagine using 
them as a primary means of navigating my life.

7.
Although a day late and a dollar short, with regard to the thread that asked 
about good WIFI routers, I prefer Linksys routers and range extenders.  In 
fact, I purchased 2 new range extenders for my home, just last week.  I was 
delighted to discover that when you connect to these devices, for the first 
time, on an iOS device, the device's built-in web interface automatically 
launches, prompting you for the required info.  Very, very, impressive.  In 
fact, now that I think about it, these new devices can tell you when they are 
in the best location, relative to other Linksys devices, on the same network.  
How wonderful technology can be; and the best part? We have only scratched the 
surface on all that is to come.

Finally, I hope you are all doing well and I do hope you will reply to this 
thread reporting your own personal Apple-related updates, also.

Mark


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A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

First, I am posting this to both lists because I know that a couple of
questions I have can be answered by experts on either list.

Second, Happy Independence Day for those of us in the US.

1.
So I finally decided to give Apple One a try.  I have been resistant to it
because I do not need all of the features included in the plan but, quite
frankly, the billing is better when bundled.  I have to admit that being
able to read the lyrics of songs that are playing, in Apple Music, is very,
very nice.  Here is a question:  Is it possible to place VoiceOver focus
such that as the lyric being sung is automatically read out by VO?

2.
With regard to Apple Fitness Plus:  Any suggestions as to how best to get
started using the features in conjunction with my Apple Watch?

3.
Today, for the first time, I finally added a second card to Apple Pay.  I
must say that I am extremely relieved that selecting the non-default card,
at time of purchase, is so easy.  I had been reluctant to add a second card,
for just that reason.

4.
Since I now have access to TV Plus, I guess I will give some of these,
apparently, excellent new series a try. I am looking forward to watching
Highjacked and Silo.

5.
I was just thinking that all of my interaction with the world, in terms of
technology, is done via Apple products; accept for my two remaining
hardworking and beloved PCs; one that is still running Windows 7  The
Windows 7 PC is not connected to the internet.

6.
Now don't get me wrong, I love my Android devices but I cannot imagine using
them as a primary means of navigating my life.

7.
Although a day late and a dollar short, with regard to the thread that asked
about good WIFI routers, I prefer Linksys routers and range extenders.  In
fact, I purchased 2 new range extenders for my home, just last week.  I was
delighted to discover that when you connect to these devices, for the first
time, on an iOS device, the device's built-in web interface automatically
launches, prompting you for the required info.  Very, very, impressive.  In
fact, now that I think about it, these new devices can tell you when they
are in the best location, relative to other Linksys devices, on the same
network.  How wonderful technology can be; and the best part? We have only
scratched the surface on all that is to come.

Finally, I hope you are all doing well and I do hope you will reply to this
thread reporting your own personal Apple-related updates, also.

Mark


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Don't Forget About the Excellent Level App that is Part of iOS 16

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I have been meaning to post to the list for quite a while but time just
keeps slipping away.

Anyway, a while back, my top-loading washer began doing the walk of shame
across the floor during the high-speed portion of the spin cycle.  Now It
was not doing this every spin cycle but only when I had the basket loaded
with heavy bedding.

Anyway, again with that time slipping away thing, I let it go on for far too
long.

Finally, one day, I decided to either resolve the problem on my own or hire
someone to do it for me.

Of course, I knew that the problem was that the machine needed to be leveled
as it had been over 4 years since its installation into my home.

The thing is, to the naked eye, the unit looked pretty much level; at least
it did to all of the sighted people I consulted; not professionals, just
friends.

Finally, I remembered that my beloved 14 Pro Max has a native level app.  I
discovered that the laundry room floor dips off by about 1 degree as one
approaches the center of the room.  You really can't tell by standing on the
floor because it only reaches that 1 degree at the very center.

Anyway, after practicing with the level for a day or so with various
surfaces around my house, one day I began leveling the washer, by myself;
even though it is generally a 2-man job.

With the help of the iOS level app, I was able to get the washing machine
level after about 15 minutes or so.  I was truly impressed at how sensitive
the device was to even the slightest changes in a surface angle.

After 15 minutes or so, I took my final measurements and the machine was
perfectly level from every angle I could think of to measure.

Now, even with the heaviest loads in the basket, the walk of shame has
stopped.

What a wonderful tool that helped me to get the job done right.

The level app, found in the Measure app of iOS is always there when you need
it; so take it for a quote, spin, quote, the next time you need to level up.
(smile)

Mark


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Reminders in iOS 17 Realizes It's The Best Shopping List, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

Friday, June 9, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Reminders in iOS 17 realizes it's the best shopping list
 
Reminders has been my one true shopping list since it landed on the iPhone
in iOS 5. In iOS 17, the app fully embraces that part of its identity.
Second only to controlling media on HomePod, my main Siri usage over the
years has been adding items to my shopping list. "Hey Siri, add [whatever I
need] to the shopping list."

The only hiccup I've ever faced is when Siri started responding by saying it
added an item to my "shopping list-list." I changed the list name to just
shopping as a fix. Oh, and I've recently had to tango with Personal Requests
and voice identification on the HomePod. Whatever I needed to remember when
that happened got forgotten.

I love the simple integration with Siri and having Reminders on every Apple
device. Being able to share a shopping list with others can also be useful.
More recently, Reminders has added templates support so can always start
with the same list if you haven't shopped in a while. There's also an option
to print a shopping list if you prefer digital input and a traditional list
in the supermarket.

Reminders learns a new trick specific to shopping lists in iOS 17, iPadOS
17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma.
"Grocery Lists automatically sort items into categories to make shopping
easier," says Apple. "Change how items are grouped, and the list remembers
your preferences."
I wondered how this feature worked before poking around in the app. My guess
was that maybe I needed to rename my list from Shopping to Grocery List.
Fortunately, it's a little more clever.
 
Any list can be considered a grocery list. That's useful if you have lists
for different stores and still want automatic sorting. Reminders now lets
you assign a list type: standard or groceries.
This is done with the three-dot circle button in the top right corner of the
list on iPhone and iPad. Tap the Show List Info button from the popover menu
to access list type. Mac users can find list type while viewing the list
from View and Show List Info from the menu bar.
Set your list type to grocery, and the rest is magic. Adding common grocery
items will automatically categorize them in groups so shopping is made
easier.
Optionally, you can rearrange categories manually in case you want to match
the order to match your store. You can also add new categories or switch to
a new column layout view that groups categories vertically.

In the first beta release, iOS 17 includes these grocery categories:
beverages; produce; meat; frozen foods; wine, beer, and spirits; breads and
cereals; pasta, rice, and beans; dairy, eggs, and cheese; sauces and
condiments; personal care and health; and household items.
By default, Reminders will hide any categories that don't include at least
one item. You can turn that off if you prefer to see each category when
planning your shopping trip.
 
If Reminders doesn't recognize where an item belongs, it will group it in a
category called Other. You can manually drag items out of Other to sort them
where they belong. There's also an option to create your own categories.
Just don't expect sorting to work automatically. I tested this by creating a
category called art supplies and adding paint brush to the shopping list. It
lands in Other but can be sorted to the right list manually.

Categories are synced and supported on each version of the Reminders app.
The only limitation is no column support on Apple Watch, but that's
reasonable.
In my testing, automatic sorting mostly worked as expected. Orange juice
went to beverages, tooth brush went to personal care, and trash bags went to
household items. It's the items that don't get sorted that exposes the
feature's limitations. For example, "tooth paste" doesn't get sorted but
"toothpaste" does. AA batteries, candles, and Windex all end up unsorted by
default.

Another funny behavior is acetone (fingernail polish remover) ends up on the
wine, beer, and spirits list. Take my advice: That's no way to start the
weekend.

All in all, iOS 17 treats Reminders well for folks like me who rely on it
for managing a shopping list. The software is currently in beta and
officially comes out in the fall.

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tvOS 17 Helps You Hear What People Are Saying in Shows, When Using HomePods as Speakers, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 7:04 AM

tvOS 17 helps you hear what people are saying in shows, when using HomePods
as speakers
 
A common complaint of late is that it's hard to hear people in TV shows and
movies these days, with character voices buried behind the cacophony of
sound effects and background music found in modern productions.

One of the smaller changes coming in tvOS 17 is an audio enhancement option
to help mitigate these cases, available for users of Apple TV 4K with paired
HomePod speaker setups.
This feature is exclusive to Apple TV 4K with home theater audio mode using
HomePod (second-generation) speakers. It is not offered for the original
HomePod or HomePod mini (probably because the single speaker design cannot
sufficiently render different output channels).

It also appears to only be available with apps that use the standard system
video player. You activate it through the Sound menu above the progress bar,
with the Enhance Dialogue option next to the long-standing Reduce Loud
Sounds option.

Apple says enabling the Enhance Dialogue option analyzes audio being played
and separates the actors' speech from effects and background music,
"bringing dialogue forward to the center channel".

If you want to try out this feature right now, you will need to install the
tvOS beta on Apple TV and install the HomePod beta (which necessitates
installing a limited distribution AppleSeed profile). Otherwise, wait until
the fall when these new OS's ship to all customers.
Other Apple TV software features coming this year include FaceTime via
Continuity Camera, redesigned Control Center, third-party VPN support and
more.

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RE: Apple TV no longer playing next episode in a TV series?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

I updated all of my Apple TV units to the latest commercial release of the OS 
and have not noticed any difference in anything.

As there are 2 native apps that can play television series, if you will list a 
step-by-step path to the problem, I will be happy to see if I can reproduce it.

Mark

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Subject: Apple TV no longer playing next episode in a TV series?

Hi all,

Since the most recent update to our Apple TV, it has stopped automatically 
playing the next episode in a series.  Anyone else experiencing this?  Anyone 
know a fix?
TIA,
Donna

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RE: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

[M. Taylor]

Great hearing your ideas, Shawn.

You do have me at a disadvantage, however.  I don't know what you mean when you 
say Neural TTS engines.  I did not know they even existed, at least, not as 
such.

What exactly is a Neural TTS?  Is that Alex?

Mark

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Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Re: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

Hey Mark. Welcome back. Well for me I bought my M1 MacBook Air  at the 
beginning of the month and I'm still in love with her. I named her Diva. I 
named her after a certain girl I'm interested in. I don't have a lot of 
features I'd like to see, just a few fixes I'd like to see across all devices. 
First for the new macOS I'd like to see them bring back the ability to use the 
Neural TTS versions of the Siri voices with Voiceover. Why they took that 
feature away from us in Ventura is beyond me. That's why I downgraded this 
thing back to Monterey because Neural TTS beats the regular voices. They sound 
so real and I love it.
For iOS 17 I'd like to see them bring back the Premium Zoe voice. I know when 
iOS 16.0 was first in beta we had the voice but there were so many problems 
with it that they took it away  and now all we have is the enhanced version of 
that voice which doesn't really sound that great. I'm using the Tom voice for 
that reason and don't get me wrong, he's ok, but Zoe Premium is better.
I guess I kinda lied about not having any features I'd like to see added. In 
iOS 17 I'd love to be able to use the Neural TTS Siri voices with Voiceover. 
That's all though. Anyway, glad to see you're doing well Mark.

Regards
Shawn
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> On May 31, 2023, at 11:55 AM, Violet Gill  wrote:
> 
> Hello, I am enjoying my Mac mini M1 and my iPhone 14 promax. I think the best 
> thing I will want to see for iOS 17 is it to be more stable iOS 16 was very 
> very buggy in the earlier versions. Hopefully iOS 17 will be much better.
> 
> 
> 
> Violet. 
> She/her.
> 
>> On May 31, 2023, at 12:22, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries 
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>> Hi Mark,
>>  Rather than adding more features, I would much prefer the various OSs be 
>> made more stable. Ventura and iOS need to be more polished. Especially 
>> Voiceover voices.
>> 
>> 
>> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
>> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent 
>> revolution inevitable."
>> --John F. Kennedy
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>>> On 5/31/2023 7:58 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
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>>> so just wanted to check in with you and see how everyone is doing 
>>> with their Apple devices.
>>> I am looking forward to the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, next week.
>>> You know?  The only software feature that I really want added to the 
>>> OS is the ability to permanently save and organize iMessage content into 
>>> folders.
>>> Are there any features, accessibility-related or not, that you would 
>>> like to see introduced next week?
>>> I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to reading your replies.
>>> Moderator Mark
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RE: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

[M. Taylor]

You know, Violet, whenever I install a newer version of the OS, what I hope 
for, most of all, is for VoiceOver functionality not to be reduced or broken.

Mark


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Hello, I am enjoying my Mac mini M1 and my iPhone 14 promax. I think the best 
thing I will want to see for iOS 17 is it to be more stable iOS 16 was very 
very buggy in the earlier versions. Hopefully iOS 17 will be much better.

 

 Violet. 
She/her.

> On May 31, 2023, at 12:22, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries 
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> Hi Mark,
>   Rather than adding more features, I would much prefer the various OSs be 
> made more stable. Ventura and iOS need to be more polished. Especially 
> Voiceover voices.
> 
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent 
> revolution inevitable."
> --John F. Kennedy
> My e-Mail:
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
>> On 5/31/2023 7:58 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
>> Hello Everyone,
>> Seems as though it's been quite a while since I posted to the list so 
>> just wanted to check in with you and see how everyone is doing with 
>> their Apple devices.
>> I am looking forward to the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, next week.
>> You know?  The only software feature that I really want added to the 
>> OS is the ability to permanently save and organize iMessage content into 
>> folders.
>> Are there any features, accessibility-related or not, that you would 
>> like to see introduced next week?
>> I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to reading your replies.
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RE: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

[M. Taylor]

Hi Donna.  I agree with you and, yes, one should be able to play a workout to 
an audio-only device.

I am so surprised that this is not the case.

Mark

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To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
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The features Tracy mentioned would be nice, but ET also makes a good point. So, 
my wishlist would be:
Fix focus issues in IOS.  I find it very slippy.
Fix Voices in IOS. For me, they keep cutting in and out.
Add feature in Fitness that allows workouts to be played to an audio only 
device such as a HomePod.  Currently Fitness requires you to select a video 
output source, so the only way to play a workout to a HomePod is to do it 
through the Control Center, which is kind of a pain.
Cheers,
Donna


> On May 31, 2023, at 11:22 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
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> Hi Mark,
>   Rather than adding more features, I would much prefer the various OSs be 
> made more stable. Ventura and iOS need to be more polished. Especially 
> Voiceover voices.
> 
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent 
> revolution inevitable."
> --John F. Kennedy
> My e-Mail:
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
> On 5/31/2023 7:58 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
>> Hello Everyone,
>> Seems as though it's been quite a while since I posted to the list so 
>> just wanted to check in with you and see how everyone is doing with 
>> their Apple devices.
>> I am looking forward to the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, next week.
>> You know?  The only software feature that I really want added to the 
>> OS is the ability to permanently save and organize iMessage content into 
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RE: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

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Hi Suzanne,

I, too, am looking forward to WWDC but I hope they don't get too bogged down in 
the details.  I mean, I really don't care how many nano seconds they have saved 
off of 10 trillion simultaneous calculations.  (smile).

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Suzanne Erb
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:30 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

Hello,
I don’t have any real preference for new features, but I would like to see 
stability, particularly in terms of Braille and SiRI.
Looking forward to WWDC, as always.
Suzanne

> On May 31, 2023, at 12:22, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi Mark,
>   Rather than adding more features, I would much prefer the various OSs be 
> made more stable. Ventura and iOS need to be more polished. Especially 
> Voiceover voices.
> 
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent 
> revolution inevitable."
> --John F. Kennedy
> My e-Mail:
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
> On 5/31/2023 7:58 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
>> Hello Everyone,
>> Seems as though it's been quite a while since I posted to the list so 
>> just wanted to check in with you and see how everyone is doing with 
>> their Apple devices.
>> I am looking forward to the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, next week.
>> You know?  The only software feature that I really want added to the 
>> OS is the ability to permanently save and organize iMessage content into 
>> folders.
>> Are there any features, accessibility-related or not, that you would 
>> like to see introduced next week?
>> I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to reading your replies.
>> Moderator Mark
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RE: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

[M. Taylor]

I completely agree with you, my friend.  You are absolutely right.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:23 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com; M. Taylor 
Subject: Re: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

Hi Mark,
Rather than adding more features, I would much prefer the various OSs be 
made more stable. Ventura and iOS need to be more polished. 
Especially Voiceover voices.


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will make violent revolution inevitable."
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My e-Mail:
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On 5/31/2023 7:58 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> Seems as though it's been quite a while since I posted to the list so just
> wanted to check in with you and see how everyone is doing with their Apple
> devices.
> 
> I am looking forward to the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, next week.
> 
> You know?  The only software feature that I really want added to the OS is
> the ability to permanently save and organize iMessage content into folders.
> 
> 
> Are there any features, accessibility-related or not, that you would like to
> see introduced next week?
> 
> I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to reading your replies.
> 
> Moderator Mark
> 
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RE: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

[M. Taylor]

You are quite right, Traci.

I am not a huge fan of the rotor.  I find it rather cumbersome.I am not a 
huge fan and yet I cannot come up with a better idea.  Sometimes, I wish I had 
an engineering mind.  (smile).

Mark

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Behalf Of Traci Duncan
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:20 AM
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Hello, 2 little things I’ve thought would be useful:

A VoiceOver gesture, (say a 2-finger swipe right) in the messages window to 
send the composed message. Instead of locating the send button.

A VoiceOver gesture to spell the current word in focus. Often I’m on the web 
and want something spelled out. It takes many little steps to turn the rotor to 
word, flick to the one I want, then turn the rotor to character, flick letter 
by letter. A simple shortcut would be super useful.

Those are two little things off the top of my head. :)

Take care,
Traci


> On May 31, 2023, at 7:58 AM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> Seems as though it's been quite a while since I posted to the list so 
> just wanted to check in with you and see how everyone is doing with 
> their Apple devices.
> 
> I am looking forward to the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, next week.
> 
> You know?  The only software feature that I really want added to the 
> OS is the ability to permanently save and organize iMessage content into 
> folders.
> 
> 
> Are there any features, accessibility-related or not, that you would 
> like to see introduced next week?
> 
> I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to reading your replies.
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Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

Seems as though it's been quite a while since I posted to the list so just
wanted to check in with you and see how everyone is doing with their Apple
devices.

I am looking forward to the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, next week.

You know?  The only software feature that I really want added to the OS is
the ability to permanently save and organize iMessage content into folders.


Are there any features, accessibility-related or not, that you would like to
see introduced next week?

I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to reading your replies.

Moderator Mark


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Hands-on: 'Midnight Alarm' packs powerful features that Apple's Clock app is missing [Giveaway], 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9to5Mac - Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Hands-on: 'Midnight Alarm' packs powerful features that Apple's Clock app is
missing [Giveaway]
 
Andrew Zheng, an incoming Apple intern, found Apple's alarm function to be
missing critical features and found that most alternatives on the App Store
were poorly designed, ad-ridden, and missing key features. Because of this,
he created Midnight Alarm, a feature-packed and wonderfully designed alarm
app.

Free features
While you need to pay the $1.49 a month or $24.99 one-time purchase to get
all of the amazing features of Midnight, the free version still provides
many features over Apple's offering, and unlike the countless alarm apps on
the App Store, no ads.
.   Live Activities support
.   Widgets
.   Schedule alarms for later on specific dates or every day during a
range
.   Change the alarm volume independently of your ringtone (e.g., normal
volume ringtone and louder alarm)
.   Time preview - see the time so you don't accidentally set alarms for
the middle of the night
.   Custom dynamic backgrounds that adjust based on the time
.   Change the snooze / dismiss button placement by dragging
.   Custom snooze duration and alarm ring duration
.   Import alarm sounds from Files
.   Delete multiple alarms at once
.   Swap snooze and stop buttons

Midnight Alarm has received special permission from Apple to use critical
alerts, so even when your phone is on silent, you can still hear your alarms
as normal. This is quite different from the many other alarm apps on the
market, as many actually play a silent audio file as a trick to hear alarms
on mute, which consequentially drains the battery.

Premium features
Organization
Apple's alarm function has been notoriously bad at organization, and it is
very easy to have a never-ending list of alarms from the past, but Midnight
solves this in two ways. The free version gives you the option to delete
multiple alarms at once, a surprising omission from Apple's offering, and
with premium, it gives you the ability to put your alarms in folders and
organize them per category. 
 
Calendar Integration
Along with being able to schedule an alarm for a specific date, with
premium, Midnight brings full integration with Apple Calendar, Google
Calendar, and custom .ics calendars and allows you to place your alarms on a
calendar interface. With just a toggle, it will add the alarm to your list
in the app, and sync so the event can be seen from all of your calendar
apps.
 
Weather Previews and Solar Background
Midnight gives you the weather at the time of your alarm right on the home
page and has a beautiful UI showing a solar graph. The sunrise and sunset
data from the solar graph is accurate and calculated from an algorithm by
the United States Naval Observatory.
 
Download ringtones from YouTube (Coming soon)
In addition to uploading your own files as ringtones, with premium, you will
soon be able to download music directly from YouTube and set it as your
alarm.

Special Offer for 9to5Mac Readers!
Andrew has been very kind and is offering 15 lifetime codes, so our readers
can enjoy the powerful premium features.
App Store Codes: Update: All gone!

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RE: Jumping from chapter to chapter in a Kindle book

[M. Taylor]

Hello Andrew,

Yes, it is, indeed.

On your iOS device, simply single-finger, double-tap any text of the open 
title. This will bring up a list of options, one of which will allow you to see 
a list of the chapters of the book, currently opened.

Mark

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To: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Jumping from chapter to chapter in a Kindle book

Hi,

Is it possible to jump from chapter to chapter in a Kindle book in the Kindle 
app on iPhone or ipad?  Or else, is there a way to find a particular chapter in 
a Kindle book using voiceover?

Andrew 

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RE: Redirecting Just VoiceOver Audio From Apple TV

[M. Taylor]

Hello Kelly,

You ask an interesting question.  The short answer is, "yes," you can direct 
VoiceOver audio to a different sound destination; however, I don't think that 
is the problem, in your situation.

I am going to provide the broad strokes as to how you might begin to resolve 
your current issue.  Keep in mind that I am writing in extremely general terms.

1.
Your Apple TV should be connected to your Samsung TV via an HDMI cable.  In the 
best-case scenario, Apple TV should be connected to the Samsung via an HDMI 
(ARC) cable (to an HDMI ARC port) but it is not necessary.  A standard HDMI 
connection is just fine.  In the simplest HDMI connection, you should be able 
to hear VoiceOver through the built-in speaker on your Samsung TV as you would 
hear it in iOS and on the Mac.  Be certain that this is working before you 
attempt to connect a sound bar to the Samsung Tv.

2.
Assuming that the above scenario is working as expected, you may now connect a 
sound bar.  The type of connection you will use to connect the Samsung TV to 
the sound bar will greatly depend upon (1) the type of audio ports that are 
available on the Samsung TV and (2) the type of audio ports that are available 
on the sound bar.  Obviously, I cannot describe all of the possibilities that 
may or may not be available to you but I can tell you that one of the simplest 
solutions would be to connect the Samsung TV to the sound bar via an optical 
digital audio cable.  In many instances, such a solution would allow you to 
hear audio from both the Samsung TV built-in speaker and the sound bar, 
simultaneously with the ability to adjust the volume of each, independently.

Ultimately, you will have to study the instruction manual for both your Samsung 
TV and sound bar for the best results but the scenario in number 2, listed 
above, is definitely a good place to begin.

I hope this helps and happy listening.

Mark

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Sent: Friday, April 21, 2023 5:33 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Redirecting Just VoiceOver Audio From Apple TV

Hi,

For some reason, if my Apple TV is not playing media, VoiceOver speech is often 
not played. I don’t think it is a problem with my Apple TV itself but rather 
the Samsung TV and how it sends audio to a sound bar I have connected.

Anyway, does anyone know if you can direct just the VoiceOver audio to a 
different sound source from the Apple TV?  I was thinking of setting up a 
specific speaker for just this or trying even a Bluetooth headset.

Kelly

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Cannot Start or Stop Alexa Assistive Reader Playback using Earpods or Airpods Manual Controls

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

Recently, I have discovered that I cannot start or stop Alexa reading a
Kindle book on iPhone using either my Ear Pod or Air Pod manual controls.
Also, the VoiceOver magic tap will no longer start or stop playback, either.

Has anyone encountered this?

Steps to reproduce:

1.
With either Apple Earpods or Airpods connected to iPhone, open the Alexa
app.

2.
Using either voice commands or on-screen controls, get Alexa to begin
reading a Kindle book title.

3.
Now, try to stop /pause playback of the title by either using the magic tap,
the play / pause button on the wired Earpods, or by hand gestures on the
Airpods.  

Unlike in previous versions of Alexa, none of them work.

All replies greatly appreciated.

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Cannot Start or Stop Alexa Assistive Reader Playback using Earpods or Airpods Manual Controls

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

Recently, I have discovered that I cannot start or stop Alexa reading a
Kindle book on iPhone using either my Ear Pod or Air Pod manual controls.
Also, the VoiceOver magic tap will no longer start or stop playback, either.

Has anyone encountered this?

Steps to reproduce:

1.
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app.

2.
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reading a Kindle book title.

3.
Now, try to stop /pause playback of the title by either using the magic tap,
the play / pause button on the wired Earpods, or by hand gestures on the
Airpods.  

Unlike in previous versions of Alexa, none of them work.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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Multiple Apple services are currently facing slowdowns and outages, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9 to 5 Mac, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7:17 PM
Multiple Apple services are currently facing slowdowns and outages
 
Earlier this week, the Apple Weather app went offline for hours. And even
after Apple said the problem had been fixed, users have been complaining
that the app is taking too long to show updated information. Now it seems
that multiple Apple services like iCloud and iMessage are experiencing
slowdowns and outages.
Apple services are slow or not working right now

Many 9to5Mac readers have told us that they're unable to use Apple's
services on Wednesday night. The issue has been affecting iCloud, iMessage,
Shortcuts, App Store, and guess what, the Weather app. On Twitter, users
have also been complaining about problems with Apple's services today.

Apple's official System Status webpage doesn't yet acknowledge any ongoing
outages. However, DownDetector has also received several reports of services
like iMessage currently down.
It's unclear what exactly is going on at Apple, but the company is clearly
having major problems with its servers. This is the second time this week
that the Weather app has been down, and now the problem is also affecting
other services. As a result, users are unable to synchronize their files,
send messages, and access their photos.

The company hasn't said a word about when today's outage should be fixed.
We'll update this article once Apple's services come back online.
ICloud and iMessage down for anyone else?

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How to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks, 9 to 5 Mac

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How to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks, 9 to
5 Mac
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 8:16 AM

Have you noticed your iPhone jump onto a WiFi network when you're away from
home without asking first? Or maybe you want to check what networks your
iPhone is auto-joining? Follow along for how to turn off iPhone WiFi
auto-join for public and carrier networks.

The default setting for iPhone when it picks up an unknown WiFi network is
to ask if you'd like to join. However, there is a scenario where it can
automatically join WiFi networks without asking.

These are called "managed networks" and they're often provided for free by
wireless providers like AT, T-Mobile, Verizon, and more.
Because they typically come from a reliable source, iPhone defaults to
auto-join these managed networks that are found in public, but you can
disable that behavior.
Managed networks can vary. For example, they may be locked networks only
available for customers of a certain carrier. But even though some are not
fully open, public networks, you may not want to auto-join them as they are
somewhat public connections.
Separate from managed networks, you can also check the list of your iPhone's
known networks to forget them in case you've accidentally joined one in the
past.

How to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for managed networks
1.  Open the Settings app on your iPhone
2.  Choose Wi-Fi at the top
3.  Now tap Edit in the top right corner
4.  Swipe to the bottom and look under Managed Networks
5.  Tap the circled "i" on the right of any network
6.  Now tap the toggle next to Auto-Join to turn it off

Of course, another option to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join is to switch off
WiFi fully, but that can be a hassle and easy to forget about.

How to manage iPhone known networks
If you'd like to audit which networks your iPhone automatically joins after
having joined it at least once before, follow these steps:
1.  Open the Settings app on your iPhone
2.  Choose Wi-Fi at the top
3.  Now tap Edit in the top right corner
4.  The top section will be your known networks, tap the - icon on the
right to delete one
5.  Or tap the circled "i" on the right of any network to turn off
auto-join, turn on Private WiFi Address, and more

You can also change the default setting of iPhone asking if you want to join
unknown networks. Outside of the default to "Ask" you can set it to "Notify"
you about available networks, or turn it "Off" which will have you manually
select and join all networks.

Thanks for checking out our guide on how to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join
for public networks!

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A test message to the list, please ignore

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Just testing the delivery services to the group.  Please ignore.

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iPhone takes over almost the entire list of best-selling smartphones for 2022, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9to5Mac - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 5:20 AM
iPhone takes over almost the entire list of best-selling smartphones for
2022
 
New data from Counterpoint Research today shows just how dominant the iPhone
lineup really is. According to the data, not only was the iPhone 13 the
"best-selling smartphone" of 2022, the entire iPhone lineup accounted for
eight out of the top 10 spots on the best-selling smartphone list for 2022.

The best-selling smartphones of 2022
Counterpoint Research says that the iPhone 13 accounted for 28% of all
iPhone sales in 20222 and 5% of the total global smartphone sales in 2022.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max follows in second place, with 2.6% of total smartphone
sales. The top five is rounded out by the iPhone 14 Pro Max in third, the
Samsung Galaxy A13 in fourth, and the iPhone 13 Pro in fifth.

Apple's iPhone 13 was the best-selling smartphone of 2022, contributing 28%
of iPhone sales. It was the best-selling smartphone in major markets such as
China, US, UK, Germany and France. Further, the iPhone 13 remained the
number one smartphone each month from its launch in September 2021 till
August 2022. Price cuts after the iPhone 14 series' launch further drove the
iPhone 13 volumes in developing markets. The iPhone 13 sales were two times
more than that of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the second best-selling smartphone
in 2022.

The inclusion of the iPhone 14 Pro Max in the top five is particularly
notable. Counterpoint Research says this is the first time an iPhone "Pro
Max" has driven more sales value than its "Pro" and base counterparts have:

For the first time, a Pro Max variant of an iPhone series drove more volume
than its Pro and base models in 2022. It helped the iPhone 14 Pro Max to
capture the third spot in the 2022 list. It was the top-selling smartphone
model for September, October and November of 2022. The iPhone 14 Pro Max
sales were led by early adopters and those upgrading to a higher iPhone
variant.
Here is a full breakdown of the top 10 best-selling smartphones of 2022:
1.
iPhone 13 5%

2.
iPhone 13 Pro Max 2.6%

3.
iPhone 14 Pro Max 1.7%

4.
Samsung Galaxy A13 1.6%
5.
iPhone 13 Pro 1.6%

6.
iPhone 12 1.5%

7.
iPhone 14 1.4%

8.
iPhone 14 Pro 1.2%

9.
iPhone SE (2022) 1.1%

10.
Galaxy A03 1.1%

As you can see, the only iPhone 14 model not to make the list is the
seemingly cursed iPhone 14 Plus. For the iPhone 13 lineup, the iPhone 13
mini is nowhere to be found.

Do the results of the "best-selling smartphone" list of 2022 surprise you at
all? Let us know down in the comments.

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RE: Apple TV and My Media

[M. Taylor]

Hi,

I do not know if this is relevant but last Friday, Apple broke the TV Shows app 
on Apple TV.  Even though one could watch purchased television episodes in the 
TV app, on the Apple TV, the dedicated app stopped working.

Yesterday, they pushed out an update that fixed this major glitch after an 
enormous backlash from thousands and thousands of Apple TV owners, including 
yours truly.  

I have not heard of any problems on the Mac but I do know that Apple is 
continuing to tweak the Apple TV app on various platforms including the Mac.

Try going to discussions.apple.com and search for your particular issue and see 
if there is a known issue or resolution.

Good luck.

Mark

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Subject: Apple TV and My Media

Hi all,
Don't know if this is due to the recent updates.

When watching a TV series, when I launch it, I am not focused on the next 
episode. the TV shows I have are not downloaded to the Mac. I've watched 
several series and had no trouble. So I downloaded the one I am currently 
watching and it still is not behaving.

Thoughts? I went through the Apple TV settings as well as those on the Mac 
running Ventura. Thanks.

 From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution 
inevitable."
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Apple shares 5 security steps you should take 'right away' to protect Apple Card, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9to5Mac - Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:27 AM
Apple shares 5 security steps you should take 'right away' to protect Apple
Card
Apple Card has a number of security improvements compared to many credit
cards with features like the number/expiration date not being printed on the
card, control in the Wallet app on iPhone, and a focus on Apple Pay. Today
Apple has shared 5 steps to take "right away" to "protect yourself from
fraud and make the most of Apple Card's security features."

Apple highlighted the important security features in an email to Apple Card
users this morning with the recommendation of using/being aware of them
immediately.
Here's the list of things Apple says "you should do right away to keep your
Apple Card safe."

5 Apple Card security features you should use now
1.  Turn on Advanced Fraud Protection. The 3-digit security code for
your Apple Card will change periodically for even more secure purchases on
the web. Don't worry, recurring charges will still go through 
Go to Apple Card in Wallet, tap the card number button, then scroll down to
Advanced Fraud Protection and turn it on. Use Advanced Fraud Protection with
Apple Card

2.  Enable transaction notifications. You will get an alert every time
your card is used so you can catch suspicious activity as soon as it happens

Go to Apple Card in Wallet, tap the More button, then tap Notifications and
turn on Transactions

3.  Lock your titanium card if it's ever lost or misplaced (you could
also lock it as a default and only unlock it when you need it if you
normally use Apple Pay) 
Go to Apple Card in Wallet, tap, tap Card Details, then tap "Lock Card"
under the Titanium Card section. If you find your card, you can easily
unlock it. Lock or unlock Apple Card

4.  Remove lost or stolen devices from your Apple account and change
your Apple ID password if you believe it's compromised 
Head to appleid.apple.com and log in to manage your devices (click "Devices"
on the left side of your screen)

5.  Security awareness 
Fraudsters sometimes impersonate credit card companies in an attempt to
gather customers' account data and make unauthorized purchases.
Don't accept unsolicited calls or texts urging you to take immediate action
on your Apple Card account
Don't share one-time passcodes sent from Apple or Goldman Sachs with anyone
Don't provide your virtual card number to unverified merchants or websites
If ever in doubt, hang up and call Apple Card support at 1-877-255-5923 to
ensure you're talking to a verified Apple Card specialist.
Apple Card specialists will never ask for your Apple ID password, Apple ID
verification codes, device passcode, recovery key, or any account security
details. Learn more about how you can help keep your Apple ID secure

For more on Apple ID security, check out Apple's support document.
If you don't have Apple Card yet (and are in the US) and would like to
apply, you can find a link in the Wallet app on your iPhone or on Apple's
website.

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iPhone S O S and what it means when your carrier info disappears, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9to5Mac - Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:01 AM
iPhone S O S and what it means when your carrier info disappears

T-Mobile suffered a major outage across parts of the United States last
night, impacting voice, data, and messaging services. For iPhone users in
particular, this outage meant that the "S O S" icon was displayed in the
status bar. Here's what that means and how to fix it if you're still stuck
in S O S mode.

The T-Mobile outage appears to be largely resolved. The company's president
of technology, Neville Ray, took to Twitter to say that there's been a
"significant improvement" in network availability and things are "operating
near normal levels."
T-Mobile attributed the outage to a third-party fiber interruption. This
outage appears to have also had ripple affects across AT and Verizon,
though neither of those carriers suffered an outage to the degree of
T-Mobile.

What iPhone "S O S" means and how to fix it
Because of these outages and connectivity issues, iPhone users are noticing
an "S O S" icon in their device's status bar. Even today, when the outages
have supposedly been resolved, some iPhones are still showing this S O S
icon instead of the normal cellular signal details.

It's important to differentiate that this is different from the Emergency S
O S feature for iPhone and Apple Watch that can automatically call emergency
services on your behalf.
 
In a support document, Apple explains that S O S in your iPhone's status bar
means that your device isn't connected to a cellular network, but you can
still make emergency calls. Currently, this feature is available in
Australia, Canada, and the United States.

This means that if you lose cellular connectivity on your iPhone, such as
when your carrier experiences an outage, you'll oftentimes see the "S O S"
icon in the status bar.

If you think this is a mistake and you should have network connectivity,
here are a few things to try.
.   Turn cellular data off and then back on again: Go to Settings, then
tap Cellular or Mobile Data. If you're using an iPad, you might see Settings
> Cellular Data.
.   Turn your cellular line off and back on: Go to Settings > Cellular
and check to see if your cellular line is turned on. If your cellular line
is off, turn it back on. Then check to see if you have service.
.   Check for a Carrier Settings update: Tap Settings > General > About.
If an update is available, you'll see an option to update your carrier
settings.
It's clear that yesterday's T-Mobile is having lingering effects on some
iPhone users. If none of the above steps resolve the network problems you're
experiencing, you'll likely need to reach out to your carrier directly.

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Twitter delaying changes to its API after announcing many new limitations, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

As we have a great deal of Twitter users in this community, I thought you
might find the following article, interesting.

Mark

9to5Mac - Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:36 PM
Twitter delaying changes to its API after announcing many new limitations
 
Earlier this month, Twitter announced a series of changes to its API that
will directly impact how third-party platforms can access the social
network. However, amid much controversy, Twitter is now delaying the changes
to its API "for a few more days."

As announced by the official Twitter Dev account, the upcoming changes to
the Twitter API have been delayed. The company doesn't say when the changes
will go into effect, but it suggests that this will happen very soon.
Previously, the new rules were expected to take effect from February 9.
Twitter then said that the changes would be delayed until February 13, but
the new rules are now being postponed again. According to Twitter, the delay
is due to "efforts to create an optimal experience for the developer
community." The company also claims that there's an "immense amount of
enthusiasm for the upcoming changes with Twitter API."

What's changing in the Twitter API?
Earlier this year, Twitter announced that it would no longer allow
developers to use its API to create third-party clients for the social
network. This was the end of popular apps such as Tweetbot and Twitterrific.
After that, the company also revealed its plans to shut down its free API,
which would result in a lot of good bots and automated accounts stopping
working.

Following a slew of complaints, Twitter owner Elon Musk said the social
network would then offer a "light, write-only API for bots providing good
content that is free." However, this new free API comes with a number of
limitations. For instance, it only allows 1,500 tweets per month. Developers
who need more than this must pay at least $100 per month to access the API.
Even for those paying, Twitter will still not allow developers to create
third-party clients as in the past. It's unclear what led Twitter to delay
changes to its API, but the negative response to the latest announcements
may have pushed the company to take a step back.
As noted by Fortune, some volunteer developers have been using Twitter's API
to get real-time help requests from people affected by the earthquakes in
Turkey and Syria. With the new restrictions, these developers may no longer
be able to do this. Akin Unver, a professor of international relations said
that the changes to Twitter's API would impact "others around the world that
are using Twitter data to monitor emergencies and politically contested
events."

The changes to Twitter's API come at a time when the company is struggling
to sustain its revenue with a loss in the number of advertisers. More
recently, Twitter has also expanded its Blue subscription to more countries
in an attempt to earn more money from its users. We're yet to see if all the
company's latest decisions will have a positive impact on its revenue.

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Scenario: Mark's VoiceOver Experience Updating Apple HD to tvOS 16.3

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,  The following scenario took place earlier this week.

1.
On Thursday, updated Apple TV HD (with first generation Siri remote) and
Apple TV 4K, first gen, to tvOS 16.3.

2.
After updating Apple TV HD (with Siri remote) to tvOS 16.3, discovered that
VoiceOver click & touch navigation was broken.  After doing some
troubleshooting with list member Ed, managed to get feature working but not
consistently.  When feature did work, display UI was choppy.  

After updating Apple TV 4k (first gen) to tvOS 16.3, VoiceOver click & touch
navigation functioned as expected 

3.
On Friday morning, checked for update on Apple TV HD and got the message
that the device was up to date wit the latest software.

4.
Went to Apple and purchased Apple TV 4k (third gen), 128GB (with Ethernet
port). 

5.
Installed and setup Apple TV 4k (third gen).

6.
After updating Apple TV 4k (third gen) to tvOS 16.3, VoiceOver click & touch
navigation functioned as expected.

7.
Decided to reset Apple TV HD back to factory defaults before permanently
removing it from my network.  During the reset process, was told that the
unit would be updated to the latest software version.  This took quite a bit
of time, more than usual.

8.
After Apple TV HD was successfully reset, I began the installation software
setup process, as if I were going to add the device back to my network.  As
you can guess, after the reset and subsequent software update, VoiceOver
click & touch navigation functioned as expected.

The End.

Mark


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The iOS Measure App on iPhone 14 Pro Max, Measuring Up, At Last

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

I am writing this to let you know how impressed I am with Apple's native
Measure app, in iOS 16.3, running on my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

NOTE 1:
In order to validate the following results, I wore a blindfold and performed
each measure no fewer than 7 times, back-to-back, in order to insure
consistency.

NOTE 2:
I measured 3 items, the first two of which I already knew the dimensions.  I
deliberately chose a third item, which I had never before measured in order
to test my personal accuracy.

NOTE 3:
While measuring I had a sighted friend, standing right next to me, use an
iPhone 11 running iOS 16.3, taking the same measurements to see if there was
a difference between the 14 Pro Max and the 11 results.  Given the cost of
the 14 Pro Max, I was delighted to discover that there was, indeed, a
difference, not in the accuracy, but in the target's ability to be measured,
given the color contrast, in the 14 Pro Max's favor.

NOTE 4:
While it was easier to obtain an accurate measure of a target using my
vision, at first, after a few tries with the blindfold, not including the 7
back-to-back measurements, listed above, I found it just as easy to use only
my hands to get an equally accurate measurement.  In fact, near the end, I
actually began preferring to use my hands, only, as doing so allowed me to
focus more on the target and less on distinguishing the target from the
surface upon which it was placed or rested against.

NOTE 5:
VoiceOver was enabled on both the 11 and the 14, at all times.

NOTE 6:
The following results represent my measuring skills, only.  Please keep in
mind that I have been measuring items for decades and, as a result, I have a
firm grasp of how to fine tune a hand movement in order to obtain an
objective.  My point?  Do not be discouraged if your results are not
consistent or accurate.  Taking accurate measurements, like so many things
in life, requires a great deal of practice.

NOTE 7:
The following steps are suggested for VoiceOver users who are totally blind.

NOTE 8:
The following steps, while a bit over simplified, for readability, are, in
fact, the steps I used to obtain accurate measurements.

The first item I measured was a picture frame hanging on my living room
wall.  The wall is white and the frame is dark brown.  I mention this
because the greater the contrast in colors, the more easily VoiceOver can
guide you in taking a measurement.

1.
With the Measure app open, hold the phone in portrait orientation.  You must
obtain / add two virtual points in order to measure the distance between
them.  For example, if you wish to measure the width of a picture frame,
hanging on a wall, you will place a virtual point on the left side of the
frame and a second virtual point on the right side of the frame.  Then, the
app will tell you the distance between the two points.

2.
Using a finger find the edge of the frame and either hold the phone so that
the center of the phone is directly above your finger.  Then, remove your
finger.  You want to hold the phone so close that VoiceOver will say
something like, "Too close," or "not in focus," etc.  It may say, "Line not
distinguishable," also.

3.
Pull the phone, slowly, back, away from the target starting point.  When
VoiceOver stops announcing the error message, tap the onscreen "ADD" button.


4.
Now keeping your phone hand as close to the current plane as possible, move
the phone to the right side of the frame.  As you move, VoiceOver will begin
announcing  the distance you've moved from your starting point.  When you
reach the right edge of the frame, tap the onscreen "ADD" button.  Your
measurement is complete.  You can hear the final results by exploring the
display.  

5.
To clear the results, tap the onscreen "CLEAR" button.

The second item I measured was a desk calculator.  I use the same method as
described, above.

Let me state here that during the 7 back-to-back measurements of each item,
my results varied by no more than a quarter inch.  While I would certainly
not trust my measurements enough to order a precision-demanding item, such
as a window screen, I would definitely trust my measurements enough to
select an appliance such as a refrigerator.

Now the third item I measured was a bathroom door.  Both the door and the
doorframe are white and the wall into which the door frame is set is also
white.  (Not really white but all three are the exact same color.)  

And it was here where the 14 Pro Max took the proverbial show in that it had
absolutely no problem distinguishing the actual door from its surrounding
objects, despite the lack of any color contrast, while the 11 could not even
come close.  My friend was not able to get the iPhone 11 to add any virtual
points because the camera simply could not tell where the door began and
ended.  In order to get the 11 to distinguish the door from its frame, we
had to open the door and shine a bright light on the door.

Now of course our results are hardly definitive but they 

Apple's Iconic '1984' Super Bowl Ad Aired on This Day 39 Years Ago, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Before posting this, I just watched the Apple 1984 video 3 times.  I
remember seeing it back on the day it first aired.  And, like then, even
after all these years, it still gives me duck bumps.  Amazing!  

Enjoy,

Mark

Apple's Iconic '1984' Super Bowl Ad Aired on This Day 39 Years Ago, 9 to 5
Mac

Almost 40 years ago, Apple Computer aired its now-iconic commercial
introducing the Macintosh during Super Bowl XVIII. Although "1984" became a
cultural phenomenon and a watershed moment for product launches, Apple's
Board of Directors was against it from the start.

On January 22, 1984, Apple became a household name when it aired the
enormously popular "1984" ad during a break in the third half of Super Bowl
XVIII. Directed by Ridley Scott (the same guy behind Alien and Blade Runner)
and created by Apple's former advertising agency (Chiat/Day), the 60-second
ad was inspired by George Orwell's novel 1984, which foreseen a dystopian
future, controlled by a televised Big Brother-like figure (a veiled jab at
IBM).

The ad begins with the echoing tones of an alarm and the marching of dozens
of bald men dressed in gray clothing walking toward a big screen in an
industrial hall. An ominous voice of a man speaking on a large screen is
revealed as the marching men sit down in front of it.

Meanwhile, a woman wearing athletic clothing and a white tank top with a
drawing of a Macintosh is being chased by four police officers in black riot
gear, presumably Thought Police from Orwells 1984 novel. 

Wielding a giant sledgehammer, she races toward the men fixated on a speech
by Big Brother.
 
Today, we celebrate the first glorious anniversary of the Information
Purification Directives.
We have created, for the first time in all history, a garden of pure
ideology-where each worker may bloom, secure from the pests purveying
contradictory thoughts.
Our Unification of Thoughts is more powerful a weapon than any fleet or army
on earth. We are one people, with one will, one resolve, one cause.
Our enemies shall talk themselves to death, and we will bury them with their
own confusion.
We shall prevail!

Just before being caught by police, she slings the sledgehammer at Big
Brother's screen after he declares, "We shall prevail!" Then boomed! The
destruction of Big Brother frees the minds of the men watching as light
returns to their faces.

With 8 seconds left in the 60-minute ad, a narrator concludes by mentioning
"Macintosh" accompanied by scrolling black text that reads:
On January 24th, Apple Computer will introduce Macintosh. And you'll see why
1984 won't be like 1984.

The screen then fades to black, and a rainbow Apple logo appears.
 
How '1984' almost didn't happen
When Steve Jobs first saw the ad in an internal meeting with Chiat/Day, his
first reaction was, "Oh s-t. This is amazing," then-Apple CEO John Sculley
told Business Insider. Steve Wozniak shared the same opinion, calling it
"better than any science fiction trailer." Apple's Board of Directors,
however, had very different thoughts.

After seeing it for the first time, board member Mike Markkula suggested
finding a new marketing agency and firing Chiat/Day. According to Sculley,
other members of the board had similar thoughts. "The others just looked at
each other, dazed expressions on their faces . Most of them felt it was the
worst commercial they had ever seen. Not a single outside board member liked
it."

After getting "cold feet," Sculley instructed Chiat\Day principal Jay Chiat
to sell off the Super Bowl airtime they had purchased, but Chiat quietly
disobeyed. At the time, they had two slots - a 60-second ad to play during
the third quarter and a 30-second shorter version for later during the game.
Chiat sold only the 30-second but told Sculley it was too late to sell the
more extended 60-second spot when, in fact, they did not even try.

When Jobs told Woz the ad was in trouble, he immediately offered to pay
$400,000 out of pocket - half of what the airtime cost for the ad would have
been. Saying, "Well, I'll pay half if you will."

This turned out to be unnecessary. The executive team finally decided to run
a 100-day Macintosh advertising blitz. Since they had already paid to
produce '1984' and were stuck with the airtime, the Super Bowl ad went ahead
to kick off the campaign.

By disobeying Sculley's instructions, Chiat helped play a significant role
in Macintosh's success and cementing the company's place in history. Apple
continued to use Chiat/Day for TV advertising until 2014.

Original Article with Link to the Apple 1984 Superbowl Video at:
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How to set up Advanced Data Protection, end-to-end encryption for your iCloud data, Mac Daily News

[M. Taylor]

How to set up Advanced Data Protection, end-to-end encryption for your iCloud 
data
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:07 am 

By default, Apple’s iCloud secures your information by encrypting it when it’s 
in transit, storing it in an encrypted format, and securing your encryption 
keys in Apple data centers. In addition, many Apple services use end-to-end 
encryption; your information is encrypted using keys derived from your devices 
and your device passcode, which only you know. For the highest level of cloud 
data security, you can turn on Advanced Data Protection (iOS 16.2 or later 
required; available only in the U.S., currently).
With Advanced Data Protection enabled, not even Apple will not be access the 
data when it’s stored on the company’s servers.

Advanced Data Protection uses end-to-end encryption on more data categories 
such as the following:
• Device backup
• Messages backup
• iCloud Drive
• Notes
• Photos
• Reminders
• Safari bookmarks
• Siri Shortcuts
• Voice Memos
• Wallet passes

With Advanced Data Protection, your protected data can be decrypted only on 
your trusted devices, protecting your information even in the case of a data 
breach in the cloud. Not even Apple can access your information.

Before you turn on Advanced Data Protection, you’ll be guided to set up at 
least one alternative recovery method: a recovery contact or a recovery key. 
With Advanced Data Protection enabled, Apple doesn’t have the encryption keys 
needed to help you recover your end-to-end encrypted data. If you ever lose 
access to your account, you’ll need to use one of your account recovery methods 
— your device passcode or password, your recovery contact, or recovery key — to 
recover your iCloud data.
Your device passcode or password is the passcode on your iPhone or iPad, or the 
login password on your Mac that you set to protect your device and enable 
two-factor authentication. It’s also used to reset your Apple ID password and 
to recover your end-to-end encrypted data if you lose access to your account.
A recovery contact is a trusted friend or family member who can use their Apple 
device to help you regain access to your account and data. They won’t have any 
access to your account, only the ability to give you a code to help you recover 
your account. Learn more about recovery contacts.
A recovery key is a secret 28-character code that you can use, along with a 
trusted phone number and an Apple device, to recover your account and data. 
Learn more about recovery keys.

To turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, you need:
• An Apple ID with two-factor authentication.
• A passcode or password set for your device.
• At least one account recovery contact or recovery key. If you don’t already 
have one, you’ll be guided to set one up when you turn on Advanced Data 
Protection.
• Updated software on all of the devices where you’re signed in with your Apple 
ID:
iPhone with iOS 16.2
iPad with iPadOS 16.2
Mac with macOS 13.1
Apple Watch with watchOS 9.2
Apple TV with tvOS 16.2
HomePod with software version 16.2
Windows computer with iCloud for Windows 14.1
Managed Apple IDs and child accounts are not eligible for Advanced Data 
Protection.

How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud:
You can turn on Advanced Data Protection on an iPhone with iOS 16.2, iPad with 
iPad OS 16.2, or a Mac with macOS 13.1. Turning on Advanced Data Protection on 
one device enables it for your entire account and all your compatible devices.

On iPhone or iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your name, then tap iCloud.
3. Scroll down, tap Advanced Data Protection, then tap Turn on Advanced Data 
Protection.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable 
Advanced Data Protection.

On Mac:
1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
2. Click your name, then click iCloud.
3. Click Advanced Data Protection, then click Turn On.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable 
Advanced Data Protection.

WARNING: If you use Advanced Data Protection, you’re responsible for your data 
recovery. Because Apple won’t have the keys required to recover your data, 
you’ll need to have a Recovery Contact or Recovery Key set up on your account. 
You can use these additional recovery methods to regain access to your data if 
you ever forget your password or lose access to your account.

Note: If you choose to turn off Advanced Data Protection later, your iCloud 
data will revert to the standard level of security.

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iOS 16.3 is Coming Next Week With These Features and Fixes, MacWorld

[M. Taylor]

Macworld - Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 12:21 PM

iOS 16.3 is coming next week with these features and fixes
 
If you're outside the United States and have been anxious to turn on
Advanced Data Protection, your wait is almost over. The expanded encryption
feature will spread to the rest of the world with iOS 16.3, which will most
likely arrive next week after Apple pushed the release candidate to beta
testers today.

iOS 16.3 isn't a huge release but it does bring a few notable features. In
conjunction with watchOS 9.3, it will add the new Unity watch face in
celebration of Black History Month, when Apple highlights curated content in
many of its services. There are a few other interesting new features, such
as support for the new 2nd-generation HomePod, which is coming February 3,
and a few new HomePod features for all users, such as remastered ambient
sounds, a new Siri confirmation sound, and new audio tuning for spoken word
content like podcasts.

It will also bring two anticipated fixes. One will repair whatever causing
horizontal lines to appear when some iPhone 14 devices restart, and it
should restore the Home app upgrade that was pulled in December. According
to the release notes, several other smaller features and fixes are also part
of the update:

.   New Unity wallpaper honors Black history and culture in celebration
of Black History Month
.   Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of
their account by requiring a physical security key as part of the two factor
authentication sign in process on new devices
.   Emergency S O S calls now require holding the side button with the
up or down volume button and then releasing in order to prevent inadvertent
emergency calls
.   Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes created with
Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards
.   Addresses an issue where the wallpaper may appear black on the Lock
Screen
.   Fixes an issue where the Home Lock Screen widget does not accurately
display Home app status
.   Addresses an issue where Siri may not respond properly to music
requests
.   Resolves issues where Siri requests in CarPlay may not be understood
correctly

The release candidate for iOS 16.3 was released to beta testers on January
18. Wide releases typically come around 10 am PT on a Tuesday or Wednesday,
so look for the final release to become available on January 24 or 25.

Original Article at:
https://www.macworld.com/article/1477114/ios-16-3-release-features-black-his
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RE: Here’s how HomePod 2 Compares to the Original and HomePod Mini, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

Hello Anders,

The short answer to your question is, "no."  

Even with one device, however, you will hear the full range of audio but, in 
order to be truly stereo, there needs to be, in this instance, 2 physical 
devices.

I am, or course, not referring to a sound bar which, even though one physical 
device, because of its length, may produce a stereo effect.

Now that I think about it, when I hold my 14 Pro Max in landscape orientation, 
there is definitely a stereo effect that is absolutely amazing.

It is all a matter of degrees.

Just buy what you can comfortably afford and enjoy it; you will not be 
disappointed.

Personally, I have an original HomePod, which is now stored in its original 
packaging in a closet.

I am not a fan of Homepod for the simple fact that there is not an audio port.

My Amazon Echo, fourth gen, already has a built-in temperature sensor, etc. and 
I love, love, love it.

Mark



-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Anders Holmberg
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:35 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Here’s how HomePod 2 Compares to the Original and HomePod Mini, 9 
to 5 Mac

Hi!
Hmm, can I use just one HomePod for stereo playback?
I am not a rich man so 2 HomePods are to much for me right now.
Bless
/A

> 19 jan. 2023 kl. 05:35 skrev M. Taylor :
> 
> 9 to 5 Mac, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 1:16 PM
> 
> Here’s how HomePod 2 Compares to the Original and HomePod Mini, 9 to 5 
> Mac
> 
> In a surprise launch, Apple revived its full-size HomePod with a 
> second-generation model. While the overall design and many of the features 
> remain the same as the discontinued original, there are new capabilities and 
> changes. Here’s our full HomePod comparison for a look at HomePod 2 vs the 
> original vs HomePod mini too.
> 
> Background
> Apple launched the original HomePod back in 2018 at a premium price above 
> competitors at $349. Just over a year later, Apple cut the price to $299. 
> Then the HomePod mini arrived in the fall of 2020 with a more 
> mass-market-focused $99 price before Apple abruptly discontinued the 
> full-size HomePod in March of 2021.
> 
> While many felt the original HomePod was priced too high, it offered features 
> HomePod mini doesn’t match like richer, louder sound, strong bass, Dolby 
> Atmos support, beamforming, and room sensing.
> 
> Now the full-size HomePod has sprung back to life with the second-gen model 
> arriving with Thread/Matter support, a temperature/humidity sensor, updated 
> Apple Silicon chips, and a very minor tweak to the design.
> 
> HomePod comparison: New vs original vs mini Audio tech and features
> 
> For the main audio features of the HomePod 2, there’s not much different from 
> the original HomePod (the majority of differences are with smart features, 
> connectivity, and sensors).
> 
> The only difference mentioned by Apple is the computational audio is now 
> “advanced” with system sensing for real-time tuning while the original 
> HomePod and HomePod mini have the original computational audio for real-time 
> tuning.
> 
> But it’s great to see Spatial Audio/Dolby Atmos is back with the HomePod 2 
> since the mini doesn’t offer that.
> 
> 
> HomePod 2 HomePod 1   HomePod mini
> Spatial Audio Dolby Atmos ✅   ✅   ❌
> Room sensing  ✅   ✅   ❌
> Beamforming   ✅   ✅   ❌
> Stereo pairing (only w/ same speaker and gen) ✅   ✅   ✅
> Real-time tuning  Advanced computational audio with system sensing for 
> real-time tuningComputational audio for real-time tuning   Computational 
> audio for real-time tuning
> Multiroom AirPlay audio   ✅   ✅   ✅
> Home theater with Apple TV 4K ✅   ✅   ✅ but no Atmos
> Auto bass correction  ✅   ✅   ❌
> 
> One important caveat is that if you want to use HomePods in a stereo pair, 
> they’ll need to be the same type and generation.
> Smart home, sensors, connectivity
> 
> Here’s where HomePod 2 starts to stand out from the original. The new 
> full-size smart speaker gets Thread/Matter support, an S7 chip plus U1 for 
> improved iPhone handoffs, plus a temperature/humidity sensor like the HomePod 
> mini.
> 
> HomePod 2 and HomePod mini are also getting Sound Recognition like iPhone – 
> which is expected to arrive sometime this spring.
> 
> HomePod 2 HomePod 1   HomePod mini
> HomeKit + Siri✅   ✅   ✅
> Thread/Matter ✅   ❌   ✅
> WiFi  802.11n 802.11ac802.11n
> Bluetooth 5.0 5.0 5.0
> U1 chip   ✅   ❌   ✅
> Apple Silicon S7  A8  S5
> Sound recognition ✅ (likely this spring)  ❌   ✅ (likely this spring)
> Temperature and humidity sensor   ✅   ❌

Here’s how HomePod 2 Compares to the Original and HomePod Mini, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9 to 5 Mac, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Here’s how HomePod 2 Compares to the Original and HomePod Mini, 9 to 5 Mac

In a surprise launch, Apple revived its full-size HomePod with a 
second-generation model. While the overall design and many of the features 
remain the same as the discontinued original, there are new capabilities and 
changes. Here’s our full HomePod comparison for a look at HomePod 2 vs the 
original vs HomePod mini too.

Background
Apple launched the original HomePod back in 2018 at a premium price above 
competitors at $349. Just over a year later, Apple cut the price to $299. Then 
the HomePod mini arrived in the fall of 2020 with a more mass-market-focused 
$99 price before Apple abruptly discontinued the full-size HomePod in March of 
2021.

While many felt the original HomePod was priced too high, it offered features 
HomePod mini doesn’t match like richer, louder sound, strong bass, Dolby Atmos 
support, beamforming, and room sensing.

Now the full-size HomePod has sprung back to life with the second-gen model 
arriving with Thread/Matter support, a temperature/humidity sensor, updated 
Apple Silicon chips, and a very minor tweak to the design.

HomePod comparison: New vs original vs mini
Audio tech and features
 
For the main audio features of the HomePod 2, there’s not much different from 
the original HomePod (the majority of differences are with smart features, 
connectivity, and sensors).

The only difference mentioned by Apple is the computational audio is now 
“advanced” with system sensing for real-time tuning while the original HomePod 
and HomePod mini have the original computational audio for real-time tuning.

But it’s great to see Spatial Audio/Dolby Atmos is back with the HomePod 2 
since the mini doesn’t offer that.


HomePod 2   HomePod 1   HomePod mini
Spatial Audio Dolby Atmos   ✅   ✅   ❌
Room sensing✅   ✅   ❌
Beamforming ✅   ✅   ❌
Stereo pairing (only w/ same speaker and gen)   ✅   ✅   ✅
Real-time tuningAdvanced computational audio with system sensing for 
real-time tuningComputational audio for real-time tuning   Computational audio 
for real-time tuning
Multiroom AirPlay audio ✅   ✅   ✅
Home theater with Apple TV 4K   ✅   ✅   ✅ but no Atmos
Auto bass correction✅   ✅   ❌

One important caveat is that if you want to use HomePods in a stereo pair, 
they’ll need to be the same type and generation.
Smart home, sensors, connectivity
 
Here’s where HomePod 2 starts to stand out from the original. The new full-size 
smart speaker gets Thread/Matter support, an S7 chip plus U1 for improved 
iPhone handoffs, plus a temperature/humidity sensor like the HomePod mini.

HomePod 2 and HomePod mini are also getting Sound Recognition like iPhone – 
which is expected to arrive sometime this spring.

HomePod 2   HomePod 1   HomePod mini
HomeKit + Siri  ✅   ✅   ✅
Thread/Matter   ✅   ❌   ✅
WiFi802.11n 802.11ac802.11n
Bluetooth   5.0 5.0 5.0
U1 chip ✅   ❌   ✅
Apple Silicon   S7  A8  S5
Sound recognition   ✅ (likely this spring)  ❌   ✅ (likely this spring)
Temperature and humidity sensor ✅   ❌   ✅
Intercom✅   ✅   ✅

The touch panel on top of the HomePod 2 appears to be similar to the original 
but is now slightly recessed like the HomePod mini. The touch surface also 
appears to illuminate entirely like the mini.
Strangely, Apple downgraded the WiFi chip from 802.11ac to 802.11n. Maybe it’s 
thinking Thread will be carrying more weight and it could be tied to the switch 
from A-series to S-series Apple Silicon.

Apple also skips the upgrade to Bluetooth 5.3 on the new HomePod – however, 
that’s really just used for the setup, not music playback.

Notably, more new features are coming to all HomePods with the upcoming 16.3 
release:
Speakers and mics
 HomePod 2 internals via Apple 

There are some interesting tweaks when it comes to the speakers and mics. 
First, Apple hints the high-excursion woofer is bigger. The new HomePod has a 
4-inch woofer while the size of the original wasn’t disclosed by Apple.

Other changes see the 7-array tweeter of the original simplified to 5 for 
HomePod, and the far-field mics are also reduced from 6 to 4.

HomePod 2   HomePod 1   HomePod mini
Woofer  4-inch high-excursion wooferHigh-excursion woofer   ❌
Speakers5-array horn-loaded tweeters7-array horn-loaded tweeters
Full-range driver and dual passive radiators
Far-field mics  4   6   4

Apple must be confident it has achieved the same or better sound quality, 
output, and input as the original HomePod with fewer tweeters and mics. It 
describes the HomePod 2 as offering “immersive, high-fidelity audio.”

Here’s how Apple describes the new HomePod 2 woofer:
“A high excursion woofer packs HomePod with deep, rich bass. Its powerful motor 
drives the diaphragm a remarkable 20 

When It Comes to iPhone, Are You All Thumbs?

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

A friend of mine and I got into a discussion about how we type in iOS, when
sending text messages.

It started when she asked me if I use my thumbs to type.  Even though I know
that a great many people use their thumbs to enter text on iPhone,
personally I find the technique slow and awkward.

How do I enter text in iOS?

First, I keep my VoiceOver typing mode set to "Touch Typing."

Second, I use a folio case.  Not only does such a case cover the display
when not in use, it also provides a nifty way to balance the phone in one
hand, fingers-free.

When entering text, I open the case, kind of like a book, with the wallet
side to the left and the phone to the right.  I position the phone case in
the crook of my left hand (where the base of my thumb meets my hand) so that
the back of the phone, in the case of course, is resting against the palm of
my left hand, leaving all five digits on my left hand, free.  

The wallet side of the case acts as a kind of counter balance so that the
phone does not slip out of my hand, even when the phone is tilted, off-axis,
so to speak.

I use my left thumb to access the letters and numbers, located on the left
side of the onscreen keyboard and the index finger of my right hand, to
access the letters and numbers located on the right side of the onscreen
keyboard.

I hold the phone in the exact same way when using Slide-to-Type; except in
that instance, I use my right index finger, only.

Okay, that's my method for entering text on iPhone.  

How about you?  What technique do you use to enter text in iOS?

When it come to iPhone, are you all thumbs? (smile).

Mark


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iPhone Battery Capacities Compared: all iPhones Battery Life in mAH and WH, Macworld

[M. Taylor]

Macworld
Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:45 PM

iPhone battery capacities compared: all iPhones battery life in mAh and Wh
 
Here we list and explain the battery capacities of every iPhone from 2007’s
original iPhone to the very latest iPhone 14 series.
Measuring iPhone battery life in straight hours of real-world usage (as
Apple likes to do) is not an accurate metric for comparison purposes as so
many use and environmental factors play a part.
We can, however, rely on straight technical specifications to tell us the
battery capacities of each iPhone.

Apple is notoriously secretive about these battery specifications, mainly
because smartphones from rivals such as Samsung boast much larger battery
capacities.
These are measured in either Milliamp Hours (mAh) or Watt Hours (Wh).
Milliamp hours are a measure of electrical charge, while a watt-hour is
equal to one watt of energy consumed for one hour of time. And it is energy
consumed that matters when we’re measuring actual battery life.

Wh is a more accurate and consistent way to compare the total amount of
energy that similar types of batteries can store.
And it’s all about the battery voltage, which mAh ignores, which determines
the wattage (power) of a battery.

If the mAh is the same, the higher the voltage, the greater the actual
stored power.
Volts (V) are a measure of electric pressure. Amps (A) are a measure of
current. Multiply V x A and you get Watts (W) that are a measure of power.
So V × A = W.
You can convert watt hours (Wh) to milliamp hours (mAh) using this formula:
(Wh x 1,000) divided by V = mAh.

The lithium batteries that power most portable electronics have a voltage of
about 3.6V, but some external battery packs (such as Apple’s 7.62V MagSafe
Battery Pack) boast a higher voltage, which means they actually carry more
power than their mAh implies.
 
Here we list the battery capacity of every iPhone ever released in both mAh
and Wh.
iPhone battery capacities
iPhone:   1400mAh5.18Wh
iPhone 3G: 1150mAh4.25Wh
iPhone 3GS:   1200mAh4.44Wh
iPhone 4:1420mAh5.3Wh
iPhone 4s1432mAh5.3Wh
iPhone 5:1440mAh5.45Wh
iPhone 5c   1510mAh5.73Wh
iPhone 5s:   1560mAh5.92Wh
iPhone 6:1810mAh   6.9Wh
iPhone 6s:   1715mAh   6.91Wh
iPhone 6s Plus:  2750mAh10.45Wh
iPhone SE:  1624mAh   6.21Wh
iPhone 7:1960mAh   7.45Wh
iPhone 7 Plus:2900mAh11.1Wh
iPhone 8:1821mAh6.96Wh
iPhone 8 Plus:2961mAh10.28Wh
iPhone X:   2716mAh10.35Wh
iPhone XR:2942mAh11.16Wh
iPhone XS: 2658mAh10.13Wh
iPhone XS Max:3174mAh12.08Wh 
iPhone 11:   3110mAh11.91Wh
iPhone 11 Pro:   3046mAh11.67Wh
iPhone 11 Pro Max:  3969mAh15.04Wh
iPhone 12 mini: 2227mAh8.57Wh
iPhone 12:  2815mAh10.78Wh
iPhone 12 Pro:   2815mAh10.78Wh
iPhone 12 Pro Max:  3687mAh14.13Wh
iPhone 13 mini: 2438mAh9.34Wh
iPhone 13:  3240mAh12.41Wh
iPhone 13 Pro:   3095mAh11.97Wh
iPhone 13 Pro Max:  4352mAh16.75Wh
iPhone 14:  3279mAh12.68Wh
iPhone 14 Plus: 4325mAh16.68Wh
iPhone 14 Pro:   3200mAh12.38Wh
iPhone 14 Pro Max:  4323mAh16.68Wh
MagSafe Battery Pack:1460mAh11.13Wh

Original Article at:
https://www.macworld.com/article/678413/iphone-battery-capacities-compared-a
ll-iphones-battery-life-in-mah-and-wh.html



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RE: CVS Pharmacy Spoken Rx for iOS and Android

[M. Taylor]

Hello Jed,

The Spoken Rx feature is part of the CVS for iOS app.  This is to say, it is 
not a separate app.

So, just download the CVS for iOS app, which, I am delighted to report, is 100% 
VoiceOver accessible, and you should be good to go.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: jedbar...@gmail.com  On Behalf Of Jed Barton
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 4:40 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: CVS Pharmacy Spoken Rx for iOS and Android

Hey guys,
This spoken rx, I couldn't find it in the app store.  I see a good RX, is there 
a different app?

Cheers,

Jed

On 1/11/23, M. Taylor  wrote:
> Hello Donald,
>
> 1.
> I am replying to your question, on-list.  Please post your replies to 
> the list, not directly to me, as I am certain others will find this 
> thread, useful.
>
> 2.
> When calling your local CVS pharmacy, you should always request to 
> speak to the managing pharmacist on duty.  It is the pharmacists, not 
> the pharmacy techs, that have received training on Spoken Rx.
>
> 3.
> If possible, I suggest that you visit your local CVS pharmacy and show 
> the pharma sit your CVS app with the Spoken Rx area on the display.
>
> 4.
> The national customer service phone number for CVS Pharmacy is:
> 888-607-4287.
>
> Please keep us posted on your experience in getting this setup in your 
> area.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mark
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Donald Roberts 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 11:26 AM
> To: M. Taylor 
> Subject: Re: CVS Pharmacy Spoken Rx for iOS and Android
>
> Mark, I called the local CVS and inquired about Spoken RX. They said 
> they never heard of it. Is there a CVS help line somewhere which I can 
> contact to provide the relevant info to my local CVS pharmacy?
>
> Don Roberts
>
>
> On 1/11/2023 4:13 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
>> Hi! It's your prescription talking."
>> Spoken RxT tells you which prescription you're holding and how to 
>> take
>> it.* All you need is a smart tagged prescription and the CVS 
>> PharmacyR mobile app.
>>
>> Just call your local CVS Pharmacy to sign up Available now at a CVS 
>> Pharmacy location near you What's Spoken Rx?
>> It's a smart tagged prescription label that works with our app to 
>> read your prescription information aloud in English or Spanish.  
>> Created for blind or low-vision patients, Spoken Rx shares your 
>> prescription information without having to read the label.
>>
>> Hello Everyone,
>>
>> I have been wanting to post about this marvelous free resource for 
>> quite some time.
>>
>> Recently, Ricky Enger did a Hadley sponsored podcast on this new 
>> resource and I want to make it available here.
>>
>> Below my signature, you will find the transcript of her latest 
>> podcast discussing CVS's Spoken RX system.
>>
>> At the end of the transcript, you will find the link to the original 
>> article from which you may listen to the audio version of the interview.
>>
>> Spoken Rx is a huge step in the right direction in terms of a 
>> mainstream resource providing critical prescription medication 
>> information in an accessible format for the blind and low vision.
>>
>> Enjoy,
>>
>> Mark
>>
>> An episode of the Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Experts 
>> audio podcast Thursday, January 5, 2023
>>
>> Learn how CVS pharmacy customers throughout the US can access a free 
>> service that reads aloud prescription medication information.
>>
>> CVS Pharmacy: Spoken RX
>>
>> Presented by Ricky Enger
>>
>> Begin Transcript:
>> Ricky Enger: Welcome to Hadley Presents. I'm your host, Ricky Enger, 
>> inviting you to sit back, relax, and enjoy a conversation with the 
>> experts.
>> In this episode, we discuss the Spoken RX service from CVS Pharmacy, 
>> and our guest is Pharmacy Operations Manager, Lindsey Desrosiers.
>> Welcome to the show, Lindsey.
>>
>> Lindsey Desrosiers: Thank you, Ricky. So excited to be here.
>>
>> Ricky Enger: Yes, it is fantastic to have you as well. I can't wait 
>> to dive into our discussion today. But before we do that, why don't 
>> we just get a little info about you. Tell us a bit about who you are 
>> and what you do at CVS.
>>
>> Lindsey Desrosiers: Sure, gladly. I am a pharmacist by education and 
>> I work for CVS Pharmacy and particularly manage Spoken RX, which is 
>> an audible label feature available at our CVS Pharmacy locations. I 
>> manage the day-to-day operations for Spoken RX, which is very 
>> exciting work.
>>
>> Ricky Enger: That's fa

RE: CVS Pharmacy Spoken Rx for iOS and Android

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donald,

1.
I am replying to your question, on-list.  Please post your replies to the list, 
not directly to me, as I am certain others will find this thread, useful.

2.
When calling your local CVS pharmacy, you should always request to speak to the 
managing pharmacist on duty.  It is the pharmacists, not the pharmacy techs, 
that have received training on Spoken Rx.

3.
If possible, I suggest that you visit your local CVS pharmacy and show the 
pharma sit your CVS app with the Spoken Rx area on the display.

4.
The national customer service phone number for CVS Pharmacy is:  888-607-4287.

Please keep us posted on your experience in getting this setup in your area.

Thank you,

Mark

-Original Message-
From: Donald Roberts  
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 11:26 AM
To: M. Taylor 
Subject: Re: CVS Pharmacy Spoken Rx for iOS and Android

Mark, I called the local CVS and inquired about Spoken RX. They said they never 
heard of it. Is there a CVS help line somewhere which I can contact to provide 
the relevant info to my local CVS pharmacy?

Don Roberts


On 1/11/2023 4:13 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
> Hi! It's your prescription talking."
> Spoken RxT tells you which prescription you're holding and how to take 
> it.* All you need is a smart tagged prescription and the CVS PharmacyR 
> mobile app.
>
> Just call your local CVS Pharmacy to sign up Available now at a CVS 
> Pharmacy location near you What's Spoken Rx?
> It's a smart tagged prescription label that works with our app to read 
> your prescription information aloud in English or Spanish.  Created 
> for blind or low-vision patients, Spoken Rx shares your prescription 
> information without having to read the label.
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I have been wanting to post about this marvelous free resource for 
> quite some time.
>
> Recently, Ricky Enger did a Hadley sponsored podcast on this new 
> resource and I want to make it available here.
>
> Below my signature, you will find the transcript of her latest podcast 
> discussing CVS's Spoken RX system.
>
> At the end of the transcript, you will find the link to the original 
> article from which you may listen to the audio version of the interview.
>
> Spoken Rx is a huge step in the right direction in terms of a 
> mainstream resource providing critical prescription medication 
> information in an accessible format for the blind and low vision.
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Mark
>
> An episode of the Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Experts 
> audio podcast Thursday, January 5, 2023
>
> Learn how CVS pharmacy customers throughout the US can access a free 
> service that reads aloud prescription medication information.
>
> CVS Pharmacy: Spoken RX
>
> Presented by Ricky Enger
>
> Begin Transcript:
> Ricky Enger: Welcome to Hadley Presents. I'm your host, Ricky Enger, 
> inviting you to sit back, relax, and enjoy a conversation with the experts.
> In this episode, we discuss the Spoken RX service from CVS Pharmacy, 
> and our guest is Pharmacy Operations Manager, Lindsey Desrosiers. 
> Welcome to the show, Lindsey.
>
> Lindsey Desrosiers: Thank you, Ricky. So excited to be here.
>
> Ricky Enger: Yes, it is fantastic to have you as well. I can't wait to 
> dive into our discussion today. But before we do that, why don't we 
> just get a little info about you. Tell us a bit about who you are and 
> what you do at CVS.
>
> Lindsey Desrosiers: Sure, gladly. I am a pharmacist by education and I 
> work for CVS Pharmacy and particularly manage Spoken RX, which is an 
> audible label feature available at our CVS Pharmacy locations. I 
> manage the day-to-day operations for Spoken RX, which is very exciting work.
>
> Ricky Enger: That's fantastic. I can tell you really love what you do 
> with Spoken RX, and actually we love it too here at Hadley. In fact, 
> we've created some workshops on how to go through the process of 
> getting it set up and then, how to use Spoken Rx. And of course, those 
> are going to be available for free on the Hadley website, and we'll 
> touch on that again a little later. You've kind of alluded to this a 
> bit in your intro, so before we really dive into talking about all the 
> cool things about Spoken RX, what exactly is it?
>
> Lindsey Desrosiers: Yeah, of course. So Spoken RX is a breakthrough 
> feature on our CVS pharmacy application and it reads prescription 
> information aloud in English or Spanish. Spoken RX is an important aid 
> for patients with complete blindness, significant visual impairment, 
> literacy or language difficulties or dyslexia. It's available at no 
> cost to patients, so that's very exciting that we have this in all our 
> locations.
>
> Ricky Enger: Yeah, for sure.
>
> Lindsey Desrosiers: 

CVS Pharmacy Spoken Rx for iOS and Android

[M. Taylor]

Hi! It's your prescription talking."
Spoken RxT tells you which prescription you're holding and how to take it.*
All you need is a smart tagged prescription and the CVS PharmacyR mobile
app.

Just call your local CVS Pharmacy to sign up
Available now at a CVS Pharmacy location near you
What's Spoken Rx?
It's a smart tagged prescription label that works with our app to read your
prescription information aloud in English or Spanish.  Created for blind or
low-vision patients, Spoken Rx shares your prescription information without
having to read the label.

Hello Everyone,

I have been wanting to post about this marvelous free resource for quite
some time.

Recently, Ricky Enger did a Hadley sponsored podcast on this new resource
and I want to make it available here.

Below my signature, you will find the transcript of her latest podcast
discussing CVS's Spoken RX system.

At the end of the transcript, you will find the link to the original article
from which you may listen to the audio version of the interview.

Spoken Rx is a huge step in the right direction in terms of a mainstream
resource providing critical prescription medication information in an
accessible format for the blind and low vision.

Enjoy,

Mark

An episode of the Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Experts audio
podcast
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Learn how CVS pharmacy customers throughout the US can access a free service
that reads aloud prescription medication information.

CVS Pharmacy: Spoken RX

Presented by Ricky Enger

Begin Transcript:
Ricky Enger: Welcome to Hadley Presents. I'm your host, Ricky Enger,
inviting you to sit back, relax, and enjoy a conversation with the experts.
In this episode, we discuss the Spoken RX service from CVS Pharmacy, and our
guest is Pharmacy Operations Manager, Lindsey Desrosiers. Welcome to the
show, Lindsey.

Lindsey Desrosiers: Thank you, Ricky. So excited to be here.

Ricky Enger: Yes, it is fantastic to have you as well. I can't wait to dive
into our discussion today. But before we do that, why don't we just get a
little info about you. Tell us a bit about who you are and what you do at
CVS.

Lindsey Desrosiers: Sure, gladly. I am a pharmacist by education and I work
for CVS Pharmacy and particularly manage Spoken RX, which is an audible
label feature available at our CVS Pharmacy locations. I manage the
day-to-day operations for Spoken RX, which is very exciting work.

Ricky Enger: That's fantastic. I can tell you really love what you do with
Spoken RX, and actually we love it too here at Hadley. In fact, we've
created some workshops on how to go through the process of getting it set up
and then, how to use Spoken Rx. And of course, those are going to be
available for free on the Hadley website, and we'll touch on that again a
little later. You've kind of alluded to this a bit in your intro, so before
we really dive into talking about all the cool things about Spoken RX, what
exactly is it?

Lindsey Desrosiers: Yeah, of course. So Spoken RX is a breakthrough feature
on our CVS pharmacy application and it reads prescription information aloud
in English or Spanish. Spoken RX is an important aid for patients with
complete blindness, significant visual impairment, literacy or language
difficulties or dyslexia. It's available at no cost to patients, so that's
very exciting that we have this in all our locations.

Ricky Enger: Yeah, for sure.

Lindsey Desrosiers: We worked very closely with the American Council of the
Blind throughout the entire process. And they really provided some valuable
input and feedback in both the development and testing of Spoken RX. So, of
all the similar at home audible label readers that patients can use at home,
this is really the first in-app prescription reader application to be
developed by a national retail pharmacy. It's very unique because it
directly connects to CVS's internal dispensing software in a way that can
read the radio frequency stickers to help eliminate difficulties in
differentiating and managing medication. Patients will know exactly what
medication they're holding in their hand and how to take it.

With Spoken RX patients no longer need to have a separate device and can get
their medication information anytime, anywhere with a couple taps on their
smartphone and scanning their pill container. So, Spoken RX really does add
to our existing braille, audio and large print accessible prescription label
options that are already available through CVS.com. And it's one of the
latest features integrated into our CVS Pharmacy mobile application, which
makes it easy for patients to stay connected to health resources, refill
their prescriptions, and make appointments for health services such as
vaccinations and testing.

Ricky Enger: That's awesome. And I just have to say, I love that you all
consulted with people who are blind or have low vision to really get the
info you needed to make this as good a product as it can be because that's
so important. Also, 

RE: Why does my Apple Watch tell me the wrong date

[M. Taylor]

Hello,

There is not a bug on Watch OS 9.x, that I can reproduce.

Immediately after reading this thread, I checked the date on my watch and it is 
absolutely correct.  I called a local friend of mine and had her check her 
watch, with VoiceOver enabled, and she, too, heard both the correct time and 
date on her Apple Watch running the latest commercial release of the OS.

Both she and I are using the modular watch face.

So, I suggest that anyone experiencing a date problem, to try using a different 
watch face.

Mark


-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Herbie Allen
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2022 9:39 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Why does my Apple Watch tell me the wrong date

I have not tried the date on my watch, but I have seen someone post a similar 
issue to yours in another group so this sounds like a major bug.

> On Dec 31, 2022, at 11:32, Paul Hopewell  wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> I have an Apple Watch SE 2021 running Watch OS 9.2 linked to an iPhone SE 
> 2020 running IOS 16.2.
> Whenever I check the time on my watch it gives me the correct time but tells 
> me that the date is yesterday’s date. I have just used the watch to check the 
> time today Saturday 31 December at 5:12 pm and the watch tells me the correct 
> time but with  the date Friday 30 December. When I check the time around 
> 8:00am tomorrow Sunday 1 January the watch will tell me that the date is 
> Saturday 31 December.
> When I check the date and time on my iPhone both time and date are correct.
> If I power off the watch and restart it the watch then tells me the correct 
> date but then gets it wrong the next day.
> This behaviour started happening after the recent upgrades to Watch OS 9.2 
> and IOS 16.2.
> Is this a bug in Watch OS 9.2 or have I somehow changed a critical Watch 
> setting?
> Many thanks for any ideas.
> Best regards and Happy New Year … Paul Hopewell
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RE: R.I.P Tim Kilburn

[M. Taylor]

Thank you so much for this, Donna.

Mark

From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2022 7:08 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: R.I.P Tim Kilburn

Hi all,

In case anyone else is interested, I found a go fund me page that is raising 
funds to support Tim’s family.  You can also contact his daughter-in-law 
through that page.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-tim-kilburn 
Best,
Donna


On Dec 16, 2022, at 5:52 PM, Kliph  wrote:

It is with a heavy heart that I inform all of you that our good Friend Tim 
Kilburn lost his battle with glioblastoma this past wednesday. He was a great 
co worker, he knew his apple products, and if he didn’t know it, then it hadn’t 
been invented yet.  We worked on a lot of projects over the years. He taught me 
a lot, and he will be missed greatly! Here at SturItUp, http://TTJTech.biz, and 
MacForTheBlind we send our condolences to his wife and Children. John Matt and 
I had great times with Tim, he had a one of a kind since of humor.  So again 
Tim, rest in Peace, and we will see you on the other side. Your life time 
Student.
Kliph!

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RE: R.I.P Tim Kilburn

[M. Taylor]

Hello Kliph and thank you for letting us know.

I do not have the words to express my sadness at this news.

I did not know Tim on a personal basis, but I do know that he made a difference 
in this world with his kindness and thoughtful replies to those in this 
community and, doubtless, many others as well.

I will never forget him; and that is a promise.

Mark

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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Kliph
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2022 3:53 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: R.I.P Tim Kilburn

> It is with a heavy heart that I inform all of you that our good Friend Tim 
> Kilburn lost his battle with glioblastoma this past wednesday. He was a great 
> co worker, he knew his apple products, and if he didn’t know it, then it 
> hadn’t been invented yet.  We worked on a lot of projects over the years. He 
> taught me a lot, and he will be missed greatly! Here at SturItUp, 
> TTJTech.biz, and MacForTheBlind we send our condolences to his wife and 
> Children. John Matt and I had great times with Tim, he had a one of a kind 
> since of humor.  So again Tim, rest in Peace, and we will see you on the 
> other side. Your life time Student.
> Kliph!
> 

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A Question about corrupted TVOS VoiceOver Output when Heard through a Sound Bar that is Connected to Television via Optical Cable

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I know this was discussed in the distant pass but I do not remember if a
resolution was determined.

Okay, here is the scenario:

1.
This problem only occurs with the TVOS TTS speech engine.  All other audio
from Apple TV is heard as expected.

2.
This problem only occurs when the television is connected, via an optical
cable, to a sound bar.

3.
This problem only occurs when VoiceOver is heard through the sound bar.  

4.
I am using the Alex TTS engine on my Apple TV HD running the latest version
of TVOS.

The problem is that the first parts of words, spoken by the TTS, are getting
dropped.

So, for example, the word "channel" comes out "anel."  The word "Thursday"
comes out "stday," and so forth.

Any ideas on what is causing this or how it can be resolved?

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark

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RE: Apple VoiceOver and Google TalkBack Screen Reader on the Same Television, Not Bad; Not Bad at All

[M. Taylor]

Hello Lenron,

First, I strongly suggest that if you have an Apple TV, connect it to the HDMI1 
port and have it powered on before you plugin and power on your Sony X85K 
television.  Trust me, this will make things much easier, in the long run.

When the H85K is first powered on, there will be a series of questions that 
must be answered.  Many of these questions may be skipped.  For example, you 
can choose to not setup WiFi, etc.  

Unfortunately, when the unit is first powered on, it is not screen reader 
accessible.  This is only the case, once.  This is to say, should you 
disconnect the unit from the power supply, when next connected, if the screen 
reader was activated, it will remain so.  If the screen reader was not active 
when the unit was disconnected from the power source, when next connected, you 
can simply press the screen reader shortcut key, on the remote, to quickly 
enable the screen reader.  As an aside, you may revisit the initial setup area 
after you have enabled the screen reader if you would like to provide more 
detailed info to the OS.  

Okay, so, after you complete the initial one-time setup process, on the remote, 
you can press either the Home button or the Quick Settings button and then 
select Settings.

>From the on-screen Settings menu, select System.

Finally, Select Accessibility.

If you have a Siri remote, for use with your Apple TV, it automatically detects 
and configures itself to work with the X85K.  Conversely, you may automatically 
use your X85K remote to control your Apple TV, as well.

Mark



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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
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Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2022 1:10 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple VoiceOver and Google TalkBack Screen Reader on the Same 
Television, Not Bad; Not Bad at All

Where did you have to go on this tv to enable accessibility? I am thinking 
about picking this one up.

On 11/12/22, M. Taylor  wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> At approximately 6:18 PM, while eating dinner, the video output of my 
> beloved off-brand 42-inch television gave up the ghost.  That's right, 
> it just died.  The sound was fine, however.  It was 12 years and 2 months old.
> May it rest in piece.  (smile).
>
> I went over to my local Best Buy and was amazed to discover the number 
> of big screen televisions available for less than $200.  
> Interestingly, all of them were off-bands and offered the bare minimum 
> hardware connectivity options.
>
> It took me less than 15 minutes to decide on a Sony X85K Smart TV for 
> several reasons not the least of which being that it has an ethernet 
> port which allows one to instantly connect to the web without having 
> to configure and disclose one's WIfI information.  This means that one 
> can instantly disconnect the set from the web by merely disconnecting 
> the cable.
>
> A great many things have changed in accessible television technology 
> since I last purchased a television.  So you can imagine how delighted 
> I was to discover that this unit offers both Google Talkback and the 
> Google TTS Screen Reader, as separate options, that make the set 100% 
> accessible.
>
> Without needing to first connect the set to the web, I was able to 
> enable the unit's Google screen reader and configure the seemingly 
> endless OS options.
>
> I quickly connected my beloved Apple TV to the new set and I can enjoy 
> both the Google TTS and VoiceOver without having to disable either.  
> Just as with Apple TV, the Google screen reader has a shortcut key 
> button so one can quickly enable and disable the Android OS 
> accessibility feature of choice.
>
> The cost of the set was approximately $600.
>
> Once the screen reader has been enabled, the set is wonderfully 
> accessible to the blind and low vision.  However, in my opinion, 
> sighted assistance is definitely needed to enable the screen reader, out of 
> the box.
>
> Apple VoiceOver and Google TalkBack Screen Reader on the Same 
> television, Not bad; not Bad at all.
>
> Mark
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Apple VoiceOver and Google TalkBack Screen Reader on the Same Television, Not Bad; Not Bad at All

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

At approximately 6:18 PM, while eating dinner, the video output of my
beloved off-brand 42-inch television gave up the ghost.  That's right, it
just died.  The sound was fine, however.  It was 12 years and 2 months old.
May it rest in piece.  (smile).

I went over to my local Best Buy and was amazed to discover the number of
big screen televisions available for less than $200.  Interestingly, all of
them were off-bands and offered the bare minimum hardware connectivity
options.

It took me less than 15 minutes to decide on a Sony X85K Smart TV for
several reasons not the least of which being that it has an ethernet port
which allows one to instantly connect to the web without having to configure
and disclose one's WIfI information.  This means that one can instantly
disconnect the set from the web by merely disconnecting the cable.

A great many things have changed in accessible television technology since I
last purchased a television.  So you can imagine how delighted I was to
discover that this unit offers both Google Talkback and the Google TTS
Screen Reader, as separate options, that make the set 100% accessible.

Without needing to first connect the set to the web, I was able to enable
the unit's Google screen reader and configure the seemingly endless OS
options.

I quickly connected my beloved Apple TV to the new set and I can enjoy both
the Google TTS and VoiceOver without having to disable either.  Just as with
Apple TV, the Google screen reader has a shortcut key button so one can
quickly enable and disable the Android OS accessibility feature of choice.

The cost of the set was approximately $600.

Once the screen reader has been enabled, the set is wonderfully accessible
to the blind and low vision.  However, in my opinion, sighted assistance is
definitely needed to enable the screen reader, out of the box.

Apple VoiceOver and Google TalkBack Screen Reader on the Same television,
Not bad; not Bad at all.

Mark

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RE: A Question for Star Trek, Picard Fans

[M. Taylor]

Wow!

E T, thank you so much for letting me know.

I am so surprised given that the audio track is included on Amazon Prime Video.

Given that the show was produced at the Amazon Studios, I guess I should not be 
too surprised, at that.

Again, thank you so much.

Mark

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Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 9:35 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com; M. Taylor 
Subject: Re: A Question for Star Trek, Picard Fans

Mark,
I got Picard season 1 from iTunes and no audio description. Season 2 is on 
my wish list but it too appears not to have AD.

Movies from iTunes have a Language heading that can show  CC (which is on 
every title) and AD if available. But TV series on iTunes does not have this 
heading and I don't know if any of the TV series has AD so I can check.

I have Star Trek TNG, and Voyager. Deep Space Nine is also on my wish list. 
Would love to have AD on them.

But, I have a good number of old movies from iTunes and have been trying to 
get Apple to add the AD to them for over a year. No joy. Apple is focused too 
much on moves produces in the last couple years. Might be time to rattle their 
cage.

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inevitable."
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On 10/18/2022 7:03 PM, M. Taylor wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> The television series Star Trek, Picard has been produced with an 
> audio description track.
> 
> Now I know that those who subscribe to Paramount Plus, CBS All Access, etc.
> have access to that audio track.
> 
> To my surprise, the iTunes Store sells both seasons of Star Trek, 
> Picard, also.  I am assuming that when the third and final season is 
> released in February, 2023, it will be available  for purchase in the 
> iTunes store, as well.
> 
> My question:  Has anyone purchased a season of Star Trek, Picard from 
> the iTunes Store? And if so, was the audio description track included?
> 
> Why am I asking when I can simply buy a season and discover the answer 
> for myself?
> 
> Since I plan on buying Star Trek, Picard, normally, I would simply buy 
> the first season and hope for the best.  However, in this instance, 
> the series is also being sold in the Amazon Prime Video store. And, 
> unlike the product description in iTunes, Amazon Prime Video clearly 
> labels the series as having an audio track included with purchase.
> 
> While I have purchased several items from the Amazon Prime Video 
> Store, given a choice, I prefer to purchase my video content from the 
> iTunes Store, if possible.
> 
> So, in short, I was just curious if anyone had purchased the show from 
> iTunes and if the audio description track had been included with the 
> purchase.
> 
> All replies appreciated,
> 
> Mark
> 

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A Question for Star Trek, Picard Fans

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

The television series Star Trek, Picard has been produced with an audio
description track.

Now I know that those who subscribe to Paramount Plus, CBS All Access, etc.
have access to that audio track.

To my surprise, the iTunes Store sells both seasons of Star Trek, Picard,
also.  I am assuming that when the third and final season is released in
February, 2023, it will be available  for purchase in the iTunes store, as
well.

My question:  Has anyone purchased a season of Star Trek, Picard from the
iTunes Store? And if so, was the audio description track included?

Why am I asking when I can simply buy a season and discover the answer for
myself?

Since I plan on buying Star Trek, Picard, normally, I would simply buy the
first season and hope for the best.  However, in this instance, the series
is also being sold in the Amazon Prime Video store. And, unlike the product
description in iTunes, Amazon Prime Video clearly labels the series as
having an audio track included with purchase.

While I have purchased several items from the Amazon Prime Video Store,
given a choice, I prefer to purchase my video content from the iTunes Store,
if possible.

So, in short, I was just curious if anyone had purchased the show from
iTunes and if the audio description track had been included with the
purchase.

All replies appreciated,

Mark

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And So It Begins: Does Anyone Know How to Buy iPhone 14Pro Max with a Physical SIM Tray from within the United States?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone, 

And so it begins.

I was in one of my local Apple stores, yesterday taking a look at iPhone 14
Pro Max.  

It is my hope to purchase an iPhone 14 model with a physical SIM tray.

While discussing this with a store manager, I was somewhat surprised to
learn that, according to him, the store has been inundated  by customers who
only want to buy iPhone 14 with a physical SIM tray.  He told me that they
are working on crafting an in-store response to the enquiries designed to
discouraged customers from seeking a physical SIM tray.  He followed that up
by saying, "I know you, Mark, and no response is going to keep you from
getting that SIM tray model, if that is what you want."  (smile)  He is a
very smart man (smile).

So, the search begins.

Does anyone know away to purchase an iPhone 14 Pro Max with a physical SIM
tray, from within the United States?

Some people are saying that if you buy a model from the Apple online store,
without designating a wireless provider, that Apple will ship you a model
with a physical SIM tray.  However, I cannot locate anyone to confirm this.

Make no mistake, I'm not above taking a short trek up to Canada to pick up a
model but if I can avoid it, I would prefer to do so.

I have a friend who is heading to Japan in a couple of weeks and, of course,
I could have the friend pick up a model, in Japan, but that makes me
somewhat uncomfortable; I don't know why.  I think I'd rather go to Canada,
in person, to grab a model.

All replies greatly appreciated. 

Mark  

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Solution: How to Disable Video and Audio AutoPlay in the Latest version of TV OS Native Apps

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

First, let me thank both Raymond and Ed for their excellent support on this.

Second, I have determined that there are 3 settings that must be toggled in
order to insure that VoiceOver has the greatest opportunity to read all of
the relevant  info on a video in a native Apple TV OS app.

I will list the steps for all three settings below:

A.
Step 1. From the Settings menu, select Accessibility.
Step 2. Select Motion.
Step 3. Toggle AutoPlay Video Preview to off.

B.
Step 1. From the Settings menu, select Apps.
Step 2. Select TV.
Step 3. Toggle AutoPlay Video Sound to off.

C.
Step 1. From the Settings menu, select Apps.
Step 2. Select iTunes Music and TV Shows.
Step 3. Toggle QuickStart to off.

Enjoy,

Mark


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A Question for Apple TV Plus Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

I just updated to the latest version of TV OS and have noticed that Apple TV
Plus Channel video trailers automatically play when focus lands on their
associated videos.  This is extremely frustrating when attempting  to listen
to VoiceOver.

Question:  Is there a ways to disable Apple TV Plus automatic video playback
in the latest version of TV OS?

Steps to reproduce:

1.
>From the main menu, select TV.

2.
Select Apple TV Plus channel.

3.
Place focus on the Featured area and move focus to the right or left.  

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: Getting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV?

[M. Taylor]

Hi Donna.

E. T. is correct.  

When I start media playback and VO will not stop talking, I triple press the 
Home button on the Apple TV remote to immediately turn VO off;  then, after a 
few seconds or minute, I triple press the Home button to turn it back on.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:49 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Getting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV?

Wow!  That’s a really schlocky solution.
Donna


> On Sep 13, 2022, at 3:46 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
>   Yes, The Mac suffers from the same verbosity but obviously the solution for 
> me there is to simply move past the noise. On the Apple TV turning VO off is 
> easier.
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent 
> revolution inevitable."
> --John F. Kennedy
> My e-Mail:
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
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> On 9/13/2022 1:41 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
>> Seriously?  That’s the only way?
>> Cheers,
>> Donna
>>> On Sep 13, 2022, at 3:24 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>>   After you press the play button, turn VO off.
>>> 
>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
>>> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent 
>>> revolution inevitable."
>>> --John F. Kennedy
>>> My e-Mail:
>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
>>> 
>>> On 9/13/2022 1:04 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
 Hi all,
 Every time I start a movie or TV show on my Apple TV, VO speaks all kinds 
 of garbage I could do without.  Things like: “Subtitles” “Start Picture in 
 Picture”. A current time stamp as well as time remaining.  Often she does 
 this over the start of what we’re trying to watch.  How do I get rid of 
 all of that?
 Thanks,
 Donna
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RE: Question for those of you upgrading to the iPhone 14

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna and Everyone,

Well, I was completely underwhelmed, at best, and absolutely disappointed, at 
worst, with iPhone release this time around.

I was hoping for some form of TouchID but, not gonna happen.

Removing the SIM tray on the US models is somewhat concerning as A T & T 
Wireless has had some problems with Activating and maintaining the account 
settings when eSim is activated.  This is according to several articles I've 
read, recently.

I just don't know, I just don't know.

I have been trying to get used to FaceID via iPhone 11 but am definitely going 
to miss Touch ID.

Be that as it may, I plan to get an iPhone 14 Pro Max; not in the first couple 
of months; figure I'll give carriers and Apple time to break in the new models 
(smile), specifically eSIM activation but I am on the path to iPhone 14.

Not certain but I may grab a non-US model so I will have the option of 
continuing to use my SIM card.

Mark

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Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2022 6:24 AM
To: via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Question for those of you upgrading to the iPhone 14

Morning, all,

I have a 12 mini, and the battery life is starting to deteriorate, so I’ve 
decided to take the plunge and upgrade to the iPhone 14.  I’m trying to decide 
whether to go with the 14, or go big and get the Pro.  The main thing that 
entices me about the Pro is the faster processor.  I’m curious what others are 
doing.  So to those of you who plan to upgrade, are you going for the 14 or the 
Pro?
Cheers,
Donna

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5 reasons to stop using Safari and switch to another Mac browser, Mac World

[M. Taylor]

Macworld - Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 3:30 AM
5 reasons to stop using Safari and switch to another Mac browser
 
Safari is the default browser on every Mac, and it's quite good. Apple has
optimized it for its own chips and the macOS operating system, so it's fast
and syncs nicely to your iPhone and iPad. But there are plenty of other
options out there. You've probably heard of them-Chrome, Firefox, Brave,
DuckDuckGo-but if you're a longtime Safari user, you might not think you
need to stray. Here are five reasons why you might want to try out another
browser on your Mac.
You mostly use Google services

If you tend to use web-based apps and services, you might find the
experiences with those better on a different browser. Apple tends to focus
on its own ecosystem of apps, and the web experience, even for iCloud, isn't
as good as other browsers. For example, Google has several popular web-based
apps, such as Docs, Drive, and Maps, and while they can all be accessed
using Safari, they tend to offer better performance and features when using
Chrome. It's not just Google services that work better in Chrome. Many
services are optimized for Chrome and Firefox before Safari, so you're
likely going to get a better overall experience with another browser.  
 
If you're fully invested in Google web services, Chrome is the better
browser to use.
Foundry
You want to customize your browser
While Safari does offer several extensions that enhance the browsing
experience, it's nothing compared to what Chrome and Firefox provide. Most
of the popular extensions are on Safari, but it tends to be more likely that
if you're looking to use a web-based third-party extension on your Mac,
there's been more development work on it via Chrome or Firefox. From themes
to games and utilities, the Chrome and Firefox add-on store are filled with
helpful extensions and plug-ins that will make your browser more personal.
Apple does let you customize the Start page with an image and links, but
that's basically it. On other browsers, the sky is the limit. 
 
Most browsers have support for extensions and plug-ins, but not all
developers create them for every browser.
Foundry
You're a web developer
Something that's been pounded into my head in the recent coding classes I've
been taking is that if you're looking to test new web-based code that you
might be writing (such as HTML, PHP, CSS, Java, JavaScript, and others),
Chrome and Firefox offer the best web browsers to work as litmus tests of
how your code will run once it's published. The open-source community is
fond of Chrome and Firefox, and developers use these browsers as a baseline.
The school of thought is to make sure the code you've been sweating over
runs cleanly in Chrome and Firefox, then test it on Safari and Microsoft
Edge (which is available for macOS).
You value your privacy (a lot)
After years of data hacks and the larger revelation that giant tech firms
have gladly sold your personal data to advertisers, browser companies have
begun to make privacy a critical browser requirement, but if private
browsing isn't enough, there are some excellent options. 
Apple prioritizes privacy with Safari and the company has excellent features
baked into its browser, but it's still very Google search-centric.
DuckDuckGo, which has made a reputation for itself as a privacy-centric
company and has a search engine that works well with Safari, also has a Mac
browser in beta that is built for security and privacy, with locked-down
search, smart encryption, and automatic cookie blocking. And there's also
the Brave browser that blocks ads ad trackers, doesn't use AMP, and has an
independent search engine.
 
DuckDuckGo's Mac browser is in private beta but the iPhone and Pad browsers
are available in the App Store.
DuckDuckGo
You use more than just Apple devices
Apple has developed Safari in macOS and iOS to the point where the two are
essentially joined so it's become easier to sync content such as bookmarks,
passwords, and browser history between your Mac and iOS devices. This is
fine if you are generally working with Macs, iPhones, and iPads every day.
But if Windows or Linux is part of your workflow, Google's Chrome and
Microsoft's Edge browsers have cross-platform functionality via the Google
or Microsoft Live accounts you create with the respective browsers. This
account is then used to sync your browser settings. 
 
If you use other platforms other than Apple's using Chrome or Microsoft Edge
will allow you to sync bookmarks and other browser settings.
Foundry
The right tool for the job
No browser stands as the ultimate Swiss army knife for everything you'll
need. No web browser demands that you swear allegiance to it, and the best
course of action is to download and install several web browsers and see
which ones handle your day to day tasks the best. It's a continuous browser
war out there, there are no real winners, and even Microsoft went with an
open-source model to appease its users. Keep 

Apple says 95% of iCloud users already have 2FA enabled ahead of Passkeys launch, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9to5Mac - Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 9:37 AM
Apple says 95% of iCloud users already have 2FA enabled ahead of Passkeys
launch

With its next round of software updates coming this fall, including iOS 16
and macOS Ventura, Apple will launch integrated support for the passkeys
standard. The passkey standard is described as unique digital keys designed
to replace the need for passwords altogether with streamlined sign-in across
your devices, websites, and apps.

When Passkeys is launched as part of iOS 16, macOS Ventura, and iPadOS 16,
they will require that users also have two-factor authentication enabled on
their Apple account. In preparation for this, Apple has shared details with
9to5Mac on the adoption of 2FA among iCloud users for the first time.

What are passkeys?
Passwords are one of the weakest links in digital security today. Many
people will choose a password and then use it across every app, website, or
service they sign into. Passwords can also be leaked in database breaches,
obtained via phishing attacks, and much more. Passkeys address these issues
and let users transition to a completely password-less lifestyle using
public key cryptography.

Apple's support for the passkey standard was announced at WWDC in June. As
we've explained in the past, passkeys replace your password with a digital
key that is unique to your account. This digital key stays on the device, is
end-to-end encrypted, and is never stored on a web server. Each passkey you
create is unique to that app, website, or service.

Passkeys are an extension of the FIDO Standard feature that Apple
implemented as part of iOS 15 and macOS 12 last year. The FIDO Standard
feature, however, requires the user to log into each app or website on each
device before enabling a password-less sign-in method. Passkeys remove that
step and allow users to transition to a password-less login method
altogether.
 
Apple's existing support for biometric logins also extends to passkeys,
allowing you to authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. This makes passkeys
stronger than all other regularly used types of two-factor authentication.

The flow for logging in with a passkey will work similarly to using iCloud
Keychain and Face ID or Touch ID. The difference, of course, is that,
instead of choosing a credential from iCloud Keychain and autofilling your
password and username into text fields, you'll choose (or create) a passkey
as your login method. Passkeys are synced across your devices using iCloud
Keychain with end-to-end encryption, so even Apple can't view the
information.

What about logging into apps or services on a non-Apple device? Because
passkeys are based on the FIDO Standard, cross-platform support is built
right in. The other non-Apple device will generate a QR Code that can be
read by your iPhone or iPad. iOS then uses Face ID or Touch ID to confirm
that it's you who's trying to sign in. Then, it will confirm or deny the
request to the app or website running on the other device.

Adoption of 2FA among Apple users
The use of passkeys in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura will require that you also
have two-factor authentication enabled for your iCloud account, adding
another layer of protection. While this may sound like a roadblock that
could inhibit the adoption of passkeys among users, Apple says this won't be
the case.

Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac exclusively that over 95% of active iCloud users
already have two-factor authentication enabled on their accounts. This is an
impressive achievement by Apple as part of its efforts to protect users
across their devices and accounts.
 
There are, of course, many features that require you have two-factor
authentication enabled to use them, helping spur adoption of the security
feature. For instance, using an Apple Card or Apple Cash requires that
two-factor authentication be enabled. Enabling iCloud Keychain for syncing
things like passwords and credit card numbers across your devices also
requires that two-factor authentication be enabled for your account.

Apple has continued to expand the number of features and services that
require two-factor authentication as well. For instance, AirTags also
require that 2FA be enabled on your account, as does the new Universal
Control feature as well as syncing iMessage.
If you're one of the few iCloud users who does not have two-factor
authentication enabled on your account, it's quick and easy to enable it
using Apple's guide.
Requiring two-factor authentication be enabled for features such as these
significantly helps boost adoption of the security feature among Apple
users. It's actually a pretty smart strategy by Apple to create these
incentives. In fact, we'd wager that doing that use of 2FA for Apple IDs is
higher than other competing platforms for this exact reason.

When will you be able to use passkeys?
 
Since this is a new API, passkeys requires developers to update their apps
and websites to support the new standard. This means it won't be an instant

Gurman: Next Apple Watch Pro could feature long-rumored satellite functions, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9to5Mac - Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 7:36 AM
Gurman: Next Apple Watch Pro could feature long-rumored satellite functions

For over a year, it's been rumored that Apple is working on the ability to
bring satellite features to the iPhone. First suggested for the iPhone 13
series, this function may now be available with the upcoming iPhone 14.
While this function could help iPhone users report emergencies in areas
without cellular service, it's now been discussed by Apple, bringing this
functionality to a new generation of the rumored Apple Watch Pro.

The information comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Power On
newsletter. According to the journalist, a new generation of the
not-announced rugged Apple Watch Pro could have satellite features.

The company has also internally discussed the idea of giving its watches
satellite features, which could make sense for a future version of the new
more rugged Apple Watch Pro.
In today's newsletter, Gurman discusses how big of a deal adding satellite
connectivity to the iPhone could be.

That's a step up from the current iPhone and Apple Watch feature for quickly
calling emergency services and providing them with your location. The
features also will give stand-alone satellite-based devices, such as the
Garmin inReach, a run for their money. (.) The prospect of having an iPhone
that can reach first responders without a cellular connection is only the
beginning of what Apple is planning. Ultimately, users could have global
internet access and be able to make regular phone calls over satellite
links. The combination of speedy 5G networks and satellite service could one
day turn the iPhone into the most powerful global communications device
available.

While this feature is not expected for the first generation of the rumored
Apple Watch Pro, there are a few features expected for this Watch, as you
can read more below.
What to expect from the Apple Watch Pro?
 
On September 7, Apple will announce the iPhone 14 alongside the Apple Watch
Series 8. A new Apple Watch SE and this rugged Apple Watch Pro are also
rumored to be announced at the "Far Out" keynote.
According to reporting from Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch Pro will visually
differentiate itself from the Apple Watch Series 8 with a new design,
although rumors diverge on whether it will have or not flat edges. Gurman
talks about an "evolution of the current rectangular shape."

One of the key changes to the Apple Watch Pro will be the materials from
which it's made. Currently, the Apple Watch is available in aluminum,
stainless steel, and titanium. The Apple Watch Pro will reportedly feature a
"more durable formulation of titanium" as part of Apple's efforts to make it
as rugged as possible. 
Alongside that larger design, the Watch is also reportedly set to feature
improved battery life. Longer battery life is going to be a key factor for
the "extreme sports" buyers of this Apple Watch, and that is seemingly
something Apple is aware of. 

Much like the Apple Watch Series 8, this new Apple Watch Pro is expected to
add support for body temperature measurements. The Apple Watch won't be able
to give you an exact measurement of your body temperature, but rather it
would send you an alert when it detected that your temperature is elevated.
Then, you could take your temperature using a traditional thermometer. 

Are you excited about this new watch and its satellite features? Share your
thoughts in the comment section below.

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Apple applies for 'Reality One', 'Reality Pro' trademarks ahead of AR headset launch, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

9to5Mac - Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1:34 PM
Apple applies for 'Reality One', 'Reality Pro' trademarks ahead of AR
headset launch
 
Apple has begun the trademark application process for a variety of 'reality'
names, as it prepares to introduce its first augmented reality headset
device. Bloomberg reports that companies linked to Apple have applied for
names including 'Reality One', 'Reality Pro' and 'Reality Processor'.

Do not expect the headset to appear as part of the iPhone 4 event on
September 7 however. The latest rumors generally point to a product launch
of the headset early in 2023.

Apple's interesting in the 'Reality' branding has been known as far back as
2017, when Bloomberg first reported that Apple was working on 'rOS' or
realityOS. In 2019, Apple published a developer framework named
'RealityKit', to help create augmented reality experiences.
Of course, there's no guarantee that Apple uses any of the proposed
trademarks, like the Reality One or Reality Pro names. For a start, they
haven't been granted yet. However, you can see the logic. The AR headset
would be Apple's first product in the space, hence Reality One.
Reality Pro is also viable, as the first-generation headset is rumored to be
a high-end device - almost like a tech demo more than mass consumer product
- with a hefty ~$2000 price tag, if not more. The headset is expected to
feature two super high resolution displays, one for each eye, and a bevy of
cameras and sensors.

The Reality Processor would naturally refer to the custom Apple silicon
designed for the device. The chip is expected to be similar to the M2 chip
seen in the 2022 MacBook Air. The Information said the first-generation
headset would also feature a special coprocessor to manage the imaging
pipeline.

Apple's first media event of the fall will take place on September 7, where
it will announce its first batch of new products for the holiday season. The
headset is not expected to make an appearance, although anything's possible
as Apple will inevitably preview the headset months ahead of its actual
release. What we do expect to see on September 7 is the iPhone 14 lineup and
Apple Watch Series 8. The headset will most likely be announced in the
spring of 2023.

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