RE: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Shermeen A lot of the newer headphone models give you both Bluetooth and a wire also. But as for a wired headphone with lightening You will have to go with the adapter in most cases, I have not yet seen a wired or wire for headphones with the lightening connecter rather than a 3.5mm

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yes we are looking at upgrading now but there are a lot of anti 5 G ers protesting the 5 g world due to what they say is an untested system. I have started only updating phones every 2 years because I don’t think there is a big enough change between the numbers like 10 and 11 to justify paying

RE: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Shermeen If your wanting over ear and real indepth sound then I'd suggest the Boes quiet comfort qc35's I'm not sure of the cost of them in your part of the world but the sound quality and noise cancelling make for a real emmersion sensation. Check them out. I can't afford a pair

RE: Phone number for Uber?

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Just dispute it via the app. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Marie Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 4:09 PM To: VIPhone Subject: Phone number for Uber? Does anyone have a phone number to contact Uber? I have tried for over and hour to get a dispute lodged over an excessive fare on

RE: Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Ed, I did buy the Logitech H800 and find them comfortable, otherwise I’d say they are adequate but not more. Sound quality is mediocre and their 6-hour battery life is ridiculously short for such a large headset. The dual USB and Bluetooth functionality is nice, being able to charge while

RE: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
You may not notice a lag when playing or resuming audio, but believe me, there is no Bluetooth headset at this point with no lag, simply not technically possible and it also does not really matter whether it’s Bluetooth 2.1, 3, 4, 4.1 or 5. I have had relatively inexpensive Bluetooth 2.1 or 3

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I wouldn’t get that much now of course, also keep in mind this is Canadian Dollars and also that I had just gotten Apple to put in a brand new battery on their $35 battery replacement offer a couple of months before. As for iPhone 11 SE, no, I can guaranty that this will not be the name. From:

found this on the web for Uber phone number

2020-02-10 Thread territek
We operate an Uber support line for riders and drivers 24/7. Just open the "Help" section and select 'Call Support' to be connected to our support team via the app. You can also get to us the old-fashioned way by simply calling: for driver support, please dial 0808 169 7334, riders can access the

Re: changing orientation on the iphone

2020-02-10 Thread PRAMIT BHARGAVA
Hi Rebecca, 1. Access the Control Center by touching the bottom of any screen then dragging upward. Note : For the iPhone X and newer models swipe downward from the upper-right corner of the Home or Lock screen to access Control Center. 2. Tap the Portrait Orientation icon to lock or unlock

Re: Phone number for Uber?

2020-02-10 Thread Richard Turner
I'd suggest reading the FAQ for Go Go Grandparent. https://gogograndparent.com/faq Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." -- from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, by Jane Wagner On Feb 10,

Re: Phone number for Uber?

2020-02-10 Thread lana
Try this.   Go Go grandparent 855-464-6872 On Feb 10, 2020 7:10 PM, Marie wrote:     I have never used Twitter so don’t have an account nor do I know how to use it. I can login to their web site but none of the issue listed fit my problem and I never can find a way to by-pass those and

Re: Phone number for Uber?

2020-02-10 Thread Marie
I have never used Twitter so don’t have an account nor do I know how to use it. I can login to their web site but none of the issue listed fit my problem and I never can find a way to by-pass those and state the explanation. I used to brag about the Uber app being so friendly and had a

Re: Phone number for Uber?

2020-02-10 Thread Richard Turner
I've not used Uber, but have you tried using Twitter to connect with them? @Uber_Support Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." -- from The Search for

Re: Phone number for Uber?

2020-02-10 Thread Georgie Mac
There isn't a number per say. You have to contact them via their site for any dispute. I have never received any number for customer service, ever! This I always found was wrong. As a passenger this should be provided to all its customers but is not. I wish you luck . I think there

RE: Can't hear keypad with automated announcement going on.

2020-02-10 Thread Carolyn
I'll turn it on and see how that works out, thanks. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 12:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Can't hear keypad with automated

RE: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Mr. Ed
They are over the ear and you can wear hearing aids with them. They are not the cup style. Mr. Ed From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Stone Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 5:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bose headphones?

Re: Thoughts on iPhone7?

2020-02-10 Thread Marie
That is what auto ducking is for. -Original Message- From: Carolyn Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 8:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Thoughts on iPhone7? I agree with you about the keyboard. I just have one problem with the keypad, and that is that I can't hear it

Phone number for Uber?

2020-02-10 Thread Marie
Does anyone have a phone number to contact Uber? I have tried for over and hour to get a dispute lodged over an excessive fare on my ride earlier and am ready to scream. So please take pity on me if you have such a number. Thanks, Marie IF MY BODY IS EVER FOUND ON A JOGGING TRAIL, JUST KNOW

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Kay Malmquist
Yes, I have two of the wired ones that are exactly the same. The only difference is that one is not wired. I have used these wired ones for years and love them. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com No matter where you are, no matter how difficult things might appear to be, you are always

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Anthony Vece
Hi Kay; I think we are using the same headphones. These are the Koss Portapro. They also have a raised (L) and (R) on the appropriate earphone. Sent from my Verizon iPhone 11!! Pro! > On Feb 10, 2020, at 5:08 PM, Kay Malmquist wrote: > >  > All I can say is just the other day I bought a pair

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Alex Stone
Are they over-ear or in-ear? Sent from my iPhone On 10 Feb 2020, at 22:49, Mr. Ed wrote:  Try the Logitech H800 headset. They are wireless but can be plugged in and use while charging. They are light, excellent Bluetooth range and are price around $65. No wires hanging out like on the

RE: Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Mr. Ed
Try the Logitech H800 headset. They are wireless but can be plugged in and use while charging. They are light, excellent Bluetooth range and are price around $65. No wires hanging out like on the Koss. Also some report on the reviews that the wireless Koss Bluetooth is poor. Mr. Ed From:

RE: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Mr. Ed
Hey Sieghard, How come you always stick up for those German made stuff. LOL. Mr. Edge From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 11:17 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Bose headphones? Yes,

RE: Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Robert Wright
Thanks, I  have always liked Koss. **If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why?  then where does the learning start? From: Kay MalmquistSent: Monday, February 10, 2020 3:08 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Bose headphones? All I can say is just the other day I bought a pair of Koss

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Mr. Ed
Hey Sieghard, Who did you hit over the head to pay you $400 for that old 6s plus? You Jew. I have one of those that I am still using. Will you give me that for it? LOL By the way I think they will call the new iPhone 11 s e. Mr. Edge From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Kay Malmquist
All I can say is just the other day I bought a pair of Koss Portapros that are Bluetooth and they are phenomenal! I mean no latency at all. Believe me, I have put them through their paces and I have never seen anything like this. When there are pauses and speech or music resumes, nothing is

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Keith Bierman
On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 1:26 PM Shermeen Khan wrote: > Thanks, all. The comments about wired vs. wireless are interesting. Do > most makers of headphones allow you to plug directly into the > lightning port? "Most" ... probably not. Some, yes. Since plugging into Lightning port costs them an

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Shermeen Khan
Thanks, all. The comments about wired vs. wireless are interesting. Do most makers of headphones allow you to plug directly into the lightning port? or must you always have an adapter handy? I tend not to be a fan of wires as a concept, but have not thoroughly tested Bluetooth headphones to

RE: Can I temporarily turn off notifications?

2020-02-10 Thread Tom Rash
I think you could also turn on do not disturb. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 8:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Can I temporarily turn off notifications? Sorry, I should have qualified this, Airplane mode would

RE: need explanation

2020-02-10 Thread Anthony Borg
Many thanks once again richard for your good explanation. Regards Anthony From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: 10 February 2020 19:13 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: need explanation In Voice Dream Reader, open the photo, select Document at

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Richard Turner
I had a pair of Bose wired headphones that were great! When they wore out, I got a pair of Plantronics BackBeat or BeatSense, something like that, that were both wired and bluetooth. They were less expensive than the Bose, about $120, and to my ears, sounded as good. They stopped holding a

Re: changing orientation on the iphone

2020-02-10 Thread Anna Dresner
Hi Rebecca, If the orientation isn't locked, put the phone flat in landscape orientation, and then lift the back edge so that the screen is tilting toward you. The iPad will switch into landscape orientation. then go into Control center and lock the orientation if the student wants to use it

Re: need explanation

2020-02-10 Thread Richard Turner
In Voice Dream Reader, open the photo, select Document at the top, then choose export original file. In photos you select the photo and then choose share. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." -- from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in

changing orientation on the iphone

2020-02-10 Thread Rebecca Ilniski
Hi all. I haven't done this in a long time and am asking how do you change from portrait mode to landscape mode on the iPhone? I'm asking for a student since I'm helping him with his phone. Hehas an iPad and wants to use his phone in landscape mode. Thanks. Rebecca Ilniski email:

RE: Can't hear keypad with automated announcement going on.

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
That is exactly what Audio Ducking is for, it will reduce the volume of any other audio so it's easier to hear Voiceover. I have this turned on at all time since I see no benefit to turn it off. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Sent: Monday,

RE: [External] Can I temporarily turn off notifications?

2020-02-10 Thread Cook, Steve
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RE: Can I temporarily turn off notifications?

2020-02-10 Thread Cristóbal Muñoz
Do not disturb or airplane mode if your media is downloaded to your device. Cristóbal From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 8:29 AM To: 'VIPhone Email List' Subject: Can I temporarily turn off notifications? Hi List, Often I'm

RE: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, Bose are good, but I question paying $300 or more for a pair of Bluetooth headsets, they are still Bluetooth headsets and until this new Bluetooth technology which I read about a couple of weeks ago makes its debut, Bluetooth just can't touch the sound quality of a wired headsets. Then

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread 'Gail Selfridge' via VIPhone
I have a pair of Bose headphones which are over the year and I wouldn’t go with any other kind. The base is perfect the highs are wonderful and I love my Bose headphones. Gail Sent from Gail’s iPhone > On Feb 10, 2020, at 7:12 AM, Shermeen Khan wrote: > Happy Monday all, Is anyone using

Re: Can I temporarily turn off notifications?

2020-02-10 Thread Anthony Vece
Alan; Just turn do not disturb on. Sent from my Verizon iPhone 11!! Pro! > On Feb 10, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Alan Lemly wrote: > >  > Hi List, > > Often I'm playing some sort of media on my iPhone and don't want to be > interrupted by notifications which seem to have a knack for popping up at

RE: Can I temporarily turn off notifications?

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Sorry, I should have qualified this, Airplane mode would only be an option if the game you are playing doesn’t require internet access to play it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 8:29 AM To: 'VIPhone Email List' Subject: Can I temporarily

RE: Can I temporarily turn off notifications?

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
The Mute switch may work, also Do Not Disturb as long as you turn off the setting in Settings > Do Not Disturb to allow notifications when the phone is unlocked. Of course you could also just pull up the control centre and turn on Airplane Mode. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
That argument is probably more about whether Huawei should play a roll in setting up the 5G infrastructure, I highly doubt a country like New Zealand will not have 5G as this is the inevitable next step. It maybe another year or two before we see broader availability, but as I said, I buy my

Can I temporarily turn off notifications?

2020-02-10 Thread Alan Lemly
Hi List, Often I'm playing some sort of media on my iPhone and don't want to be interrupted by notifications which seem to have a knack for popping up at the most inconvenient times. Do you have any suggestions for the easiest way to turn off notifications and turn them back on later? I'm

RE: how important is it to have a lightning port and wireless charging, have a question about an iPhone case

2020-02-10 Thread Carolyn
Thanks for that reassurance, Arlene. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Arlene Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 1:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: how important is it to have a lightning port and wireless

RE: Thoughts on iPhone7?

2020-02-10 Thread Carolyn
I agree with you about the keyboard. I just have one problem with the keypad, and that is that I can't hear it whenever dealing with automated directions - can't with Bluetooth, headset, or speaker. The announcement just overrides the keypad announcement. -Original Message- From:

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Feliciano Godoy
Hi, Sound is very subjective. I encourage you to go to a store or you can demo different headphones with your music and then you can go from there. Comfort is also a factor. Feliciano For tech tips and updates: LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Follow

Can't hear keypad with automated announcement going on.

2020-02-10 Thread Carolyn
When I call, the automated announcement is louder than the numbers, and I can't hear the number for the announcement going on. Should I turn Audio Ducking on before placing calls? This is the case with Bluetooth, headset or speaker. -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Kimberly
Bose is well worth the money in my opinion. 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 Feb 10, 2020, at 9:12 AM, Shermeen Khan wrote: > > Happy Monday all, > > Is anyone using Bose over-the-ear or on-ear

Re: need explanation

2020-02-10 Thread Anna Dresner
Hi Anthony, Select the photo and see if it has a Share or Export option. YOu can use those options to get the format you want and share via email. Best, Anna > On Feb 10, 2020, at 8:37 AM, Anthony Borg wrote: > > Hi folks > > I have a photo in the voice dream reader in my iphone and I

need explanation

2020-02-10 Thread Anthony Borg
Hi folks I have a photo in the voice dream reader in my iphone and I need to know what I should do to attach it to an email, can anyone help me please? Thanks in advance Anthony -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

Bose headphones?

2020-02-10 Thread Shermeen Khan
Happy Monday all, Is anyone using Bose over-the-ear or on-ear headphones? can you comment on sound quality of music? I'd like to feel as though I'm right there, conducting the orchestra or starring in the song I'm listening to, if you know the feeling I'm after. Good bass is a must, although not

Re: Command To Lebel a Button?

2020-02-10 Thread gerrycook
the slash key to the left of the right shift key. thanks > On 9 Feb 2020, at 7:12 am, Fazil wrote: > > Hi, list. > Can someone remind me the command to label a button, please? > Thanks! > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have

Re: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Angie Nutt
I know at least one sighted person who prefers a phone like the SE because it fits his trouser pockets. I don’t think he uses it particularly for media such as Netflix etc. It depends on what a person wants, with some its the convenience of carrying it. I prefer small for their cuteness but

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Blackberry still exist but not in the same way they did 10 years ago. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dennis Long Sent: Monday, 10 February 2020 9:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Thoughts on iPhone9? BB just announced they aren't

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Rob the other one to look at would be the 11 or if you need the home button, Go an 8 Also one thing people might want to think of currently is the current state of the corona virus in china, It's causing companys like HP Dell and Apple to take a look at their manufacturing plants in china

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Dennis, Yeah I think to it’s a couple of years off being intro’d here in NZ, I don’t need a new phone for at least this year Having the 11 pro max should see me through till 2021 I hope, Or if I can sell my x and my 11 I might get a new one this year. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Dennis Long
BB just announced they aren't partnered with there maker that made their handsets anymore as of July. -Original Message- From: 'RobH.' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 3:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Thoughts on iPhone9? Ok, many thanks for this, this is

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Dennis Long
Its very simple some people don’t like the bigger devices. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 3:01 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Thoughts on iPhone9? I don’t think I understand what people are on about, I have

Re: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Ok, many thanks for this, this is one I could and maybe would buy. Quite a change since I was getting so disillusioned with fruit in general and Apples in particular. Don't know if Blackberry still exists but Apricot and Acorn have long disappeared. Even Raspberry has gone quiet. Not sure if

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Simon A Fogarty
I thought the 4s was a 4 inch screen -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, 10 February 2020 2:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Thoughts on iPhone9? The 4S was even smaller as it only had a 3.5 inch screen, the

RE: Thoughts on iPhone9?

2020-02-10 Thread Simon A Fogarty
I don’t think I understand what people are on about, I have the 11 pro max and being the largest of the phones currently I can’t see whats wrong with the bigger devices. I had an x before this one. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, 10 February 2020