Re: Weird issue when phone is locked

2018-12-31 Thread Maria Reyes
Hi Terri, Go to settings < general < accessibility then scroll down to the interaction heading then find the toggle called tap to wake and toggle it to off. Maria blindt...@gmail.com Want to talk all about blind technology? Join the tech4theblind group: tech4theblind+subscr...@groups.io Have

Re: Serious dictation issues

2018-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
Have you retrained Hey Siri? That might help. Or, try speaking a little more slowly. HTH, Richard "He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself, for every man hath need to be forgiven." Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury (March 3, 1583 – August

How do I get dictation on the watch to understand me especially when dictating email addresses?

2018-12-31 Thread Maria Reyes
Everytime I dictate an email address to my watch and it gets it wrong every time. I've tried spelling it out but nothing. Maria blindt...@gmail.com Want to talk all about blind technology? Join the tech4theblind group: tech4theblind+subscr...@groups.io Have an Apple product? Join the Apple411

Serious dictation issues

2018-12-31 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello everyone, I've always had various problems when dictating However, since I got my new phone yesterday, it honestly seems to be at it's worst. As I mentioned in an earlier message, all my settings were transferred over. At least, the majority of them. Which was a great thing. But now

Weird issue when phone is locked

2018-12-31 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello everyone, Maybe this isn't so weird of an issue, but something that just happens now. Especially with how the phone tends to work now. But I have noticed that when my screen is locked, and I go to grab the phone and accidentally touch the screen, the phone will start speaking. It

Re: iPhone XR

2018-12-31 Thread Pete Nalda
Yeah. Cardboard holder was all. Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda MySpace.com/musikonalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Dec 31, 2018, at 12:53 PM, Michael Feir wrote: > > My wife Sara didn't get a case for hers either. Nor

Re: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

2018-12-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
The Echo and similar devices are always listening for their wake up phrase, such as "Alexa" or "Hey Google". It's only after they hear this wake up phrase that they start recording what you're saying and sending it off to their servers to see if you're asking them a question.

Re: iPhone XR

2018-12-31 Thread Anthony Vece
Yes, and I had a hard time getting the earphones back in and closing it Sent from my Verizon iPhone X!!! > On Dec 31, 2018, at 5:00 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > My wife and I just recently got the iPhone 8 and the Lightning Earpods also > came in a cardboard case, a move I very much

RE: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

2018-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Given the strength of Google when it comes to web searches it is hardly surprising that their speakers are good at answering all sorts of questions. I will never buy a Google Home speaker, but look forward to having this available via Sonos once Google integration is finally added at some point

RE: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

2018-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
No need to unplug them since at least all Echos have a button which mutes the microphones. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 12:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than

RE: iPhone XR

2018-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
My wife and I just recently got the iPhone 8 and the Lightning Earpods also came in a cardboard case, a move I very much applaud instead of Apple sending them in that ridiculous plastic case which for 99% of people ends up as another piece of plastic in the trash. From:

RE: Outlook problem

2018-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
It is of course ultimately up to you to use the Outlook app, but I am curious what particular reason you have to use the Outlook app over the native Mail app which in my opinion is every bit as good and while maybe in some ways the Outlook app has a feature or two that is better I also find for

RE: Apple Password Issue For A Friend In Pakistan

2018-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
It all depends on whether they are required fields or not. If they are required later he should be able to skip them now and at least get his password reset, but I don't know. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2018 7:04 PM To:

Re: WIFI-Enabled Instant Pot App

2018-12-31 Thread Deb Cook Lewis
I don' tthink the recipe part has ever been accessible. My understanding is that you could use the buttons from the phone with a little study. I don't htink they flick well from what I've heard. But I would never expect th eprogramming to work based on previous experience. You really don't need

Re: WIFI-Enabled Instant Pot App

2018-12-31 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Terry, I would be interested in receiving a description of the buttons on the pot. Thank you very much. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2018, at 2:35 PM, Terrie Terlau wrote: > > I also got an Instant Pot for Christmas. I could not find a way to set > programs with the app. However, I

Re: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

2018-12-31 Thread Dave
or with the echo, you can press the mute button, and this turns off the mike. But it isn't interested, in anything we say, or sending off to the CIA, lol. If people are worried over these kind of things, then they should stop using computers. Dave. -Original Message- From: Mike

Re: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

2018-12-31 Thread Mike Arrigo
This is one big difference between the Echo and Google Home. With the Echo, you must be more exact with your request, where as the Google Home is a bit more flexible. Also, when it comes to just asking for information, the Google Home is much better at this. > On Dec 30, 2018, at 4:53 PM,

Re: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

2018-12-31 Thread Mike Arrigo
The story of how I got interested in the Amazon Echo is kind of funny. I didn't want any of those speakers either because I've heard that they are always listening, which of course they are. My mom had gone for a visit to see my cousin who had an Echo and was showing her how you can play music

RE: WIFI-Enabled Instant Pot App

2018-12-31 Thread Richard Petty
Has the developer broken the app recently? After reading messages on the list in November, the app seemed to work--aside from difficulty with initial setup. I bought one. It's sitting in its box in my garage; I was awaiting assistance to set up the WiFi. Now, I will return it if the app isn't

Re: Getting an iPhone XR

2018-12-31 Thread Mike Arrigo
It's a good phone, I was a bit nervous as well since there is no home button so there are a few new gestures to learn, but once you do > On Dec 29, 2018, at 6:12 PM, Terri Stimmel > wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > This Monday, I will be getting an iPhone XR. I am both excited and a bit >

Re: Watching Amazon videos

2018-12-31 Thread Kimberly
Did you get the prime video app from the app store? You should be able to stream whatever you want to watch from there. Sent from Kimber's iPhone The happy ending still beckons, and it is in the hope of grasping it that we go on.—Annie Proulx > On Dec 31, 2018, at 2:07 PM, Amy Ruell wrote:

RE: WIFI-Enabled Instant Pot App

2018-12-31 Thread Terrie Terlau
I also got an Instant Pot for Christmas. I could not find a way to set programs with the app. However, I did use the buttons on the pot to set the program and received announcements on the phone when various parts of the program were finished (e.g., when the program was activated, when the

Watching Amazon videos

2018-12-31 Thread Amy Ruell
I have never watched Amazon videos before. Today, I got a message indicating that there were some videos available that I was interested in. I clicked on the appropriate link but could not activate the watch now button on the movies I selected. I could download them, but I could not watch them

Re: iPhone XR

2018-12-31 Thread Michael Feir
My wife Sara didn't get a case for hers either. Nor did I when I got an iPAD. They came in a sort of cardboard holder. On Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 1:47 PM Pete Nalda wrote: > No case with For the earbuds with my XR. > > Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates > Louie P (Pete) Nalda >

Re: iPhone XR

2018-12-31 Thread Pete Nalda
No case with For the earbuds with my XR. Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda MySpace.com/musikonalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Dec 31, 2018, at 9:27 AM, Robert Wright wrote: > > Just out of curiosity did anyone else with

RE: WIFI-Enabled Instant Pot App

2018-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
>From everything I've read, there is no real work around until the App >developer fixes the accessibility issues. Good luck, Richard “Definition of an expert: An ex is a has-been and a spirt is a drip under pressure.” – Bruce U. Utah Phillips -Original Message- From:

Re: WIFI-Enabled Instant Pot App

2018-12-31 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Sandy, Actually, since this is an iPhone app, it certainly appropriate to discuss this on the list. I would prefer that. I’m having some of the same difficulties you are. I don’t seem to be able to activate recipes that’s far. So I would be interested in how people are dealing with this

RE: Unable to delete iphone custom ring tones with latest version ofitunes JAWS2019

2018-12-31 Thread Robert Wright
Go through your list and see if any had their name changed to gw midi data. If they have then foobar 2000 can fix that problem. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Shai Sent: Monday,

RE: How do I manage my iPhone SE, when I know there is a notification, yet want to make and talk on a call?

2018-12-31 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Thank you. That should eliminate those intrusions. I'll just need to be vigilent to check for them in the future. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2018

WIFI-Enabled Instant Pot App

2018-12-31 Thread Sandy Finley
I received one for Christmas and have a lot of questions about the app. If anyone who has one and has figured the app out, even a little bit, could contact me off list, we can share information without cluttering the list. The good news is I was able to connect the pot to our WIFI

iPhone XR

2018-12-31 Thread Robert Wright
Just out of curiosity did anyone else with this phone get a case for their lightning ear buds? character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    -- The following information is important for all members of the

Re: ipad to tv.

2018-12-31 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
What app are you using to watch the programmes and what brand & model is your TV? On 12/31/18, Billy Inglis wrote: > hi guys, just gotten an appleipad and was wondering if its possible to > send recordings from the ipad to my smart television?. > I like to follow my favourite soccer team on the

ipad to tv.

2018-12-31 Thread Billy Inglis
hi guys, just gotten an appleipad and was wondering if its possible to send recordings from the ipad to my smart television?. I like to follow my favourite soccer team on the ipad, but would love to watch on the larger tv screen. Is it possible to do such a thing please?. Any help or advice

Cannot view text when on the lock screen

2018-12-31 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello everyone, I have a problem that I didn’t have before on my other phone. If my screen is locked, and I get a text, are used to be able to swipe up to the Vue option, and read the text. However, now I can’t seem to do this. Does anyone know why? And is there anything I can do about this? Is

Outlook problem

2018-12-31 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello everyone, I just got my new phone yesterday. I have an issue with the outlook app. I am hoping someone might have some answers for me. When I open the Outlook app, I am in the ad account area. I am asked for my email address. But every time I enter it, the app then closes. Or at least, I