Re: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread 'Ray T. Mahorney' via VIPhone
this recent call bug, which I am also seeing, has prompted me to wonder if IOS releases are device aware? If not, can they be made device aware? From: Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2018 15:52 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There

RE: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, you lay the phone on the pad with the back cover down and the screen facing up. Anker makes good products, just check what the specs are on the one you saw. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:28 PM To:

RE: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

2018-11-01 Thread Fazil M.
Thanks much, Sieghard. Can I use charging pad with the back cover on the phone? I saw one for $17 by Ankor, is Ankor a reputable name? Thanks! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, November 01,

RE: Apple pulls Watch OS 5.1 update, cNet

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
That would explain why my wife and I are told that our software is up to date with 5.0.1. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:08 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple pulls Watch OS 5.1 update, cNet CNET

RE: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I guess it’s a bug, but as somebody pointed out, it’s an annoyance and not anything that actually impacts the performance or how you use the Phone app. I’m sure Apple will fix this at some point, I barely even notice it any more. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Julian Sent:

RE: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Fazil, If you are talking about the adapter/wall plug that comes with all iPhones then I already said in my previous message what it is: "The regular AC adapter which comes with an iPhone is a 5 Volt charger at 1 Amp so it delivers 5 Watts". The iPhone 8 also supports wireless charging so

RE: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Michael, Here is my take on some of what you said: “I have an iPHONE7 and am pretty happy with it. However, I would jump at the XR if money were no object.” I still have my 6S Plus with 64Gb of storage and only using about half. If money were no object I’d get an iPhone XS Max with 256Gb or

RE: Sync phone with personal computer.

2018-11-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Carolyn, I'm not certain if your question has already been answered but in order to sync your phone to a Windows computer, you must use the iTunes for Windows application. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

How to use Group FaceTime on iPhone and iPad, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-11-01 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 2:22 PM How to use Group FaceTime on iPhone and iPad Group FaceTime has been a long-awaited feature, and now with iOS 12.1, Apple has rolled it out to all users. Follow along for how to use Group FaceTime on iPhone and iPad and which iOS devices are

Apple pulls Watch OS 5.1 update, cNet

2018-11-01 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11:34 PM Apple pulls Watch OS 5.1 update - CNET By Sarah Tew, CNET Apple has suspended its Watch OS 5.1 software update after some users on Twitter and Reddit reported the update was "bricking" their Series 4 watches, causing an endless boot loop. The

Re: The @ sign and period next to the space bar on the virtual keyboard for email edit fields

2018-11-01 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Yes, I would assume that when the app developer codes the app, they can specify if the field is for an email address or not. If so, you get the @ sign and the period, if not, you get the standard text editing keyboard. I'm just guessing though. On 11/1/18 3:40 PM, joediner...@gmail.com

RE: Siri and watch problem

2018-11-01 Thread Tom
Yes, I actually did try that. I also updated the software last night. It’s kind of strange. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anna Dresner Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 3:24 PM To: VIPhone Mailing List Subject: Re: Siri and watch problem

Re: Siri and watch problem

2018-11-01 Thread Anna Dresner
Hi, Have you tried restarting and resetting the watch? I would try those things, in that order, to see if they solve the problem. To restart, hold down the side button until the watch vibrates, then double-tap the Power Off button. Wait a couple of minutes to make sure it has shut down, and

Re: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue!

2018-11-01 Thread Jewel
If Siri gets a word wrong, is it possible to spell it to him? Jewel From: dacia.l...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2018 11:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue! I also have this problem. Another problem I

Siri and watch problem

2018-11-01 Thread Tom
Hello, I am very sorry for asking many questions. I know sometimes people find it annoying, but I am trying to figure things out as I go. However, this is something fairly new that I have not encountered and that I don't understand. I've had my watch for several months and have been able to

Re: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread Julian
Hello all, I am countered this bug and reported it throughout the iOS 12.1 beta cycle. Interestingly enough, while I still have this happening on my iPhone 7, and my new iPhone X or, this is not the case. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 1, 2018, at 1:51 PM, Kathy Brandt wrote: > > Is everyone

Re: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread Kathy Brandt
Is everyone getting this or just some? > On Nov 1, 2018, at 3:52 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > It says "user underscore label underscore primary" after the contact name or > number in the recent calls list. > Richard > > > > (Sent from the iPod Touch 6) > > On Nov 1, 2018, at 12:43 PM,

The @ sign and period next to the space bar on the virtual keyboard for email edit fields

2018-11-01 Thread joedinero68
Good Afternoon Everyone, Stupid question and I assume it is how an app is programmed, however, how is it that sometimes when you are on an edit field that requires an email address to be filled in that the @ sign and a period are next to the space bar on the virtual keyboard and in some

Re: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread Richard Turner
It says "user underscore label underscore primary" after the contact name or number in the recent calls list. Richard (Sent from the iPod Touch 6) On Nov 1, 2018, at 12:43 PM, Wayne Merritt mailto:wcmerr...@gmail.com>> wrote: Could someone kindly remind me what this recent calls bug is? I

Re: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread Wayne Merritt
Could someone kindly remind me what this recent calls bug is? I may have missed it the first time, and haven't seen other discussion on it from other sources. Thanks, Wayne On 11/1/18, Richard Turner wrote: > > No other reason to not update, and the recent calls bug is just an > annoyance, no

Re: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread Richard Turner
No other reason to not update, and the recent calls bug is just an annoyance, no functionality issues. Richard "It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own." __ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle > On Nov 1, 2018, at 11:18 AM, Anthony Vece

RE: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

2018-11-01 Thread Fazil M.
Does the ac adapter mention its wattage on it? Thanks! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2018 9:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: What is the difference between the

Re: Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread Anthony Vece
Hi Mark; I updated and, the phone is running fine. It’s purring like a kitten. Good Luck Anthony Sent from my Verizon iPhone X!!! > On Nov 1, 2018, at 2:00 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Other than the "Recent Calls" VoiceOver bug, in the Phone app,, is there any > reason Not to

Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Other than the "Recent Calls" VoiceOver bug, in the Phone app,, is there any reason Not to update to iOS 12.1? Any show-stoppers? If not, then I'll update later this evening. Thank you, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If

Re: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Michael Feir
I have an iPHONE7 and am pretty happy with it. However, I would jump at the XR if money were no object. Things have reached the point where I'd actually be interested in the improvements to the processor and camera. I have 3d Touch disabled and never liked it so that's no great loss. The audio

Re: Mail app that can handle distribution lists?

2018-11-01 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
A2ZCONTACTS is excellent for this. You need to pay for the upgrade version in order to use large mailing lists. Harry > On 1 Nov 2018, at 16:57, Cristobal Muñoz wrote: > > Hello list, > So for the most part, I’m a native mail app user with Gmail for a separate > app where I need push

Re: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

2018-11-01 Thread Gordon
I use the 18 watt travel charger from Ankor that has two ports to plug different things in. I also have the smart battery case from Apple, so it charges it in a couple of hours for both. On 11/1/2018 11:54 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: This is just word choice, to me a charger is both the wall

Mail app that can handle distribution lists?

2018-11-01 Thread Cristobal Muñoz
Hello list, So for the most part, I’m a native mail app user with Gmail for a separate app where I need push notifications available not just on wireless. I’ve got over 400 contacts with some distribution lists for mass emailing. Thus I’m looking for an app that can work with distribution lists

RE: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
This is just word choice, to me a charger is both the wall plug and cable, but many refer to just the wall plug as the charger and yes, the cable is the Lightning cable which plugs into the wall plug on the one side and into your iPhone on the other, smaller end. The wall plug is also referred

Re: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue!

2018-11-01 Thread Anthony Vece
I just did and it works fine Sent from my Verizon iPhone X!!! > On Nov 1, 2018, at 12:22 PM, Gordon wrote: > > there are multiple mics on the iPhone. The one up at the top is the one that > dictation uses from my tests. Everyone try talking in the direction of where > the volume and mute

RE: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Cristobal Muñoz
Yeah, I’m not really anti-iPhone audio, but I’ve just found that for the most part, I prefer my privacy and cut down on the chatter by either using my Aftershokz throughout the day or connect to speakers if I want to work out or listen to music. The only time I’ve really got the iPhone

RE: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

2018-11-01 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, list. I am ashamed of my ignorance, is a charger the part that goes in to the wall outlet? Is the cable the wire that has two ends, one for the input and the other for the output? Thanks! Thanks! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

Re: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue!

2018-11-01 Thread Gordon
there are multiple mics on the iPhone. The one up at the top is the one that dictation uses from my tests. Everyone try talking in the direction of where the volume and mute switch is and see if you get better results. But don't hold the phone close to your mouth. Around six inches away give

RE: Watch OS 5.1 bug?

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I was going to ask about this as well. My wife and I have series 2 watches and are told that we have 5.0.1 and that our software is up to date. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of ?? ? Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 2:59 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Watch OS

RE: iOS 12.1 released.

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
You only have your name in this post. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 9:16 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iOS 12.1 released. Alan Sent from my iPhone 5s On Oct 31, 2018, at 2:31 AM, Larry Smith

RE: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue!

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
There is no microphone on the long narrow side where the mute switch and volume buttons are. Not sure about the new 10 phones since I think they added a third microphone, but on the older phones the microphone is at the bottom left, the speaker is on the right, the lightning port is in the

Re: iOS 12.1 released.

2018-11-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
Alan Sent from my iPhone 5s > On Oct 31, 2018, at 2:31 AM, Larry Smith wrote: > > The list seem to be unusually quiet regarding the release of iOS 12.1. So, > just in case you were not aware, I am letting you know that it is available > now. For those of you running iOS 12.1 beta, you

RE: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I find that even with my 6S there is nothing wrong listening to straight audio like an audio book or Podcast. Sure, if you are in a big room and are walking around you want something louder, but that is what my Sonos system is for. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Cristobal Muñoz

RE: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
You can also perform the back gesture, the sort of z-shaped swipe, to close a folder. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Marie N. Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [ I found, sort of by

RE: Apple tv 3 gen question

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
You can try to let Voiceover read it, then use a 3-finger quadruple tap to copy it to the clipboard, open a Note file or so and then paste it there Alternatively if you have a computer couldn't you use it to go to the website and read the code? If the code is displayed on the TV then you could

RE: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Cristobal Muñoz
With the second speaker on the XR, it does have a deeper and more rich sound, but honestly, it’s really down on my list of important things to have. Rarely do I actually listen if ever to music or any audio/video stream straight off of my phone. Even a crappy set of bluetooth speakers is

Re: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue!

2018-11-01 Thread Gordon
Here's what I do to get pretty good dictation results. I hold the phone in front of me long ways and about six inches away from my mouth. I talk where the volume and mute switch is. From my results that's the mic dictation uses. I have really good results doing it this way. On 11/1/2018

RE: Accessing Deleted Text Messages

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
As far as I know a text message is gone for good once it is deleted. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:00 AM To: VIPhone Subject: Accessing Deleted Text Messages Hi All, Running iPhone SE with either iOS 11 or 12. Is there any way to

RE: Recommendation For An Apple Desktop?

2018-11-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Fazil, Why don’t you just buy a PC with Windows 10? If you want to run Windows 10 exclusively what is the point of buying a Mac computer and spend more money. I highly recommend if you want a desktop that you look at either the Intel NUC or HP EliteDesk Mini PC’s. These are much like the

RE: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue!

2018-11-01 Thread Laury, Shawnese (LARA)
Yes, I am also having this issue as well. It is difficult to send a message to apple regarding this because you have no idea what to call it and not everyone who dictates is experiencing this. I am now using an iPhone 8 but I also started noticing this while using the 7. It’s weird but

Re: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

2018-11-01 Thread Mike Arrigo
The charger that Apple provides witht he iphone is very slow, it's definitely worth while to invest in a higher power charger, 12 watts at least. > On Oct 28, 2018, at 8:04 PM, 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone > wrote: > > No. The brick is 5 watz. > > On Oct 28, 2018, at 7:58 PM, Cris Ali wrote:

RE: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Compass is in a folder. I'd like to put it where Music is. I don't care where Music goes. Is it possible to do that? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Maria Reyes Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Sync phone with personal computer.

2018-11-01 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Where do we go to sync my phone with my PC? Thanks. If you pray, don't worry; if you worry, don't pray, Carolyn -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a

Apple tv 3 gen question

2018-11-01 Thread Jen .
Hi I have an Apple tv 3rd generation. I am in Canada and trying to activate Crave tv on my device. When I go to sign in it tells me I have to go to their website and enter into cold so Apple well recognize. Is there a way to be able to read the cold one letter at a time so I can enter it into

Re: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Mary Otten
I have not heard the XS or the max. But the speakers are a definite upgrade from the 7+. The stereo field when you have it in landscape mode does seem wider. I don’t know how they did that, since the phone is really pretty much the same size is a 7+. Mary I have not heard the excess or the max.

Re: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Marie N.
I bought one of the Apple gel cases on the Apple store and it was $35. I then found one on Amazon which is identical and probably from the company which made the one for Apple and it was priced from 14.95 to 16.95 depending on the color. Lesson learned! And by the way, I do love the case and

Re: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Marie N.
I found, sort of by accident, that after you close the program you can double tap on the header of the folder and it will close. A bit faster than doing the swipe up gesture. Marie From: Cristobal Muñoz Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 5:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: 10

Re: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue!

2018-11-01 Thread Marie N.
I use the keyboard shortcuts also and just want to add that on some sign in forms, you have to go back and delete the space for the email to be recognized. Marie From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 9:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Dictating a message, or

Accessing Deleted Text Messages

2018-11-01 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running iPhone SE with either iOS 11 or 12. Is there any way to access deleted text messages? I believe you have a choice of how long you can save deleted messages 30 days, 1 year or another setting I don't recall, but once they're deleted if they're stored for 1 year how do you

Re: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread 'Kliphton Miller' via VIPhone
For the record, the xs max gives me great battery life. I have used it up to 30 hours before having to charge it. I use it for everything. Email, texting, push notifications, streaming music and youtube, phone calls, among shopping on e-bay and amazon. I keep my screen brightness on 0, so

Re: Dictating a message, or an email, having an odd issue!

2018-11-01 Thread dacia . luck
I also have this problem. Another problem I have when I am dictating, is that sometimes it does put in a word that I didn’t even say. Or several words that I didn’t even say. When I read them it sounds correct pillow, so I don’t realize it. I wish they were actually figure out how to make

Re: Watch OS 5.1 bug?

2018-11-01 Thread ליאל בן סימון
Hello, you are talking about Watch OS5.1, sims too me it dos't showing up. Somebody have this issue? Iam use in 2 generation. נשלח מה-iPhone שלי ‫ב-31 באוק׳ 2018, בשעה 17:40, ‏‏Anna Dresner ‏ כתב/ה:‬ > Hi Sieghard, > > You're right. HOlding down both buttons is a hard reset and shouldn't be

Re: Recommendation For An Apple Desktop?

2018-11-01 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Apple Mini if you get a higher memory model, optional SSD or HDD. The access to fire up VO is standard, and there is a dongle thing to kid it there is a monitor when there isn't, so you can run it headless as they say. No monitor. any mouse/kb will work, though alt/application/windows keys do

RE: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Robert Wright
Why doesn’t anyone talk about the speakers? Would I be getting the same stereo field on the XR as I would with the XS or XS max? is it that much better than the 7+ or the XPlus? character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***

Re: 10 ways the iPhone XR is worse than the iPhone XS [

2018-11-01 Thread Angie Nutt
I should be getting my xR today; went with that one so I could have red. I know I’ve a bit of a learning curve as I’m coming from a 6S. Actually, wasn’t going to upgrade this year until I heard the event in September and found out I could have a more interesting colour than was on offer with