RE: Home Pod Mini

Chris, I woun’t go for a Home Pod or Mini personally, I’d look at the Sonos range But if you don’t want to stream music from a service then any Bluetooth speaker as Richard said will do the job you require done. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Cris Ali Sent: Monday, 19 October

RE: Home Pod Mini

Thanks Richard. I was not going to buy a smart speaker just for SIRI because I do not use it that often. Cheers, From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Home Pod Mini Both the HomePod Mini

RE: Home Pod Mini

Thanks a million Lynn. I heard the apple announcement and I remember them mentioning the Tune In radio, but I assumed they meant the Tune In premium. I am glad you clarified that to me. Regards, From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Lynn White Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2020 11:00 PM

Re: Home Pod Mini

Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2020, at 9:41 PM, Cris Ali wrote: > >  > Hi folks, > I have never owned a smart speaker. For this reason, excuse my question. It > may sound naïve to many of you. If one wants to get the Home Pod Mini, or any > other smart speaker for that matter, but this

Re: Home Pod Mini

Both the HomePod Mini and the standard have Siri and VoiceOver built-in. I think the deciding factor should be if you want a stand-alone smart speaker that can also stream from your iPhone and give you perhaps a much better sound than your phone's speaker. I do not have a smart speaker. I do

Home Pod Mini

Hi folks, I have never owned a smart speaker. For this reason, excuse my question. It may sound naïve to many of you. If one wants to get the Home Pod Mini, or any other smart speaker for that matter, but this person does not want to subscribe to any music streaming service, what would be the

Re: a question about copying ringtones to my iPhone, sometimes ringtones won't copy

Hi, You may try copying only one at a time. Yes, time consuming, but that is what i have to do. I can’t copy more than one ringtone to my phone at one time. I hope that helps a little. Not a perfect fix but it may work. Jenn and Kumi > On Oct 18, 2020, at 12:46 PM, Joshua Hendrickson wrote:

Re: 3rd Party Keyboards

Hi Richard, Yes, I have tried a double tap and hold, then dragging up, but it seems not to be working. couple of times now, I have found MBraille a little to the side or below the keyboard button, but I do not think it is showing up consistently. I have also deleted the Flicktype keyboard for

Re: Kindle voices

I really like Ava. Rebecca Ilniski and Marvin email: rilni...@gmail.com Twitter: applegirl1994 On Oct 18, 2020, at 5:12 PM, Joshua Hendrickson wrote: I really like UK Serena. On 10/18/20, Michael Feir wrote: > The female US and UK Siri voices are great alternatives for Kindle reding. > I

RE: Using the Uber App. with the iPhone 8

I heard one this morning that someone in the USA has created a face mask which has the sent of fried bacon. Only in America! I’d rather aave coffee sented From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Earlene Hughes Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 11:19 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: Using the Uber App. with the iPhone 8

Thank you very much for posting this to the list. I double tapped on, I am wearing a face cover or mask, and the confirm a ride button worked for me! I am so glad that my Uber app works again! Have a great day all! I’m headed out to get some Lasagna for dinner! -Earlene Hughes From:

RE: a question about copying ringtones to my iPhone, sometimes ringtones won't copy

Well, I'd close out all apps, reboot both the phone and computer, and if it still doesn't work, I'd say it is time to call Apple Accessibility. I hope it works. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break

Re: a question about copying ringtones to my iPhone, sometimes ringtones won't copy

These ring-tones are the correct length and the correct format On 10/18/20, Richard Turner wrote: > It also has to be the correct length. For ringtones, I believe that is 40 > seconds. > > > > > Richard > "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass > himself,” and

RE: Using the Uber App. with the iPhone 8

Do you mean the box that says: " I am wearing a face cover or mask?" From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Stacy Fuehrer Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2020 05:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Using the Uber App. with the iPhone 8 John, if you double tap that box, it

Re: Using the Uber App. with the iPhone 8

John, if you double tap that box, it does check it, voiceover just doesn’t announce it. Hope this helps, and you were able to book your ride Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2020, at 4:37 PM, John J. Fioravanti, Jr. > wrote: > >  > Good afternoon: When trying to get an Uber, I come to a

Re: opinions on smart TVs with voiceover like accessibility features

Our model is the TU 8000. I hope that hells. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to

RE: opinions on smart TVs with voiceover like accessibility features

HI Jen, I can't give you model numbers as they change between countries, But Samsung make good smart tv's that have a built in screen reader they called voice guidance I have this on my 2015 model, The newer models however have such things as apple tv plus installed, Netflicks and youtube

Using the Uber App. with the iPhone 8

Good afternoon: When trying to get an Uber, I come to a screen after choosing an address and entering confirm ride, etc. that says: "help Keep your community safe," and then I have to check ""I am wearing a face cover or mask" but, I can't check the box to indicate that I am wearing a face

RE: a question about copying ringtones to my iPhone, sometimes ringtones won't copy

It also has to be the correct length. For ringtones, I believe that is 40 seconds. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have

Ring tones continuously updated.

> > Personally I do, I have a full time job, I teach Mac and IOS 4 times a week, > and oh by the way, have a wife and 4 kids. BTW, my name is spelled with a K > and P H, not a c and double f. > > >> On Oct 18, 2020, at 4:07 PM, Simon A Fogarty > > wrote: >>

Re: opinions on smart TVs with voiceover like accessibility features

Hi, Can you send model number. Jen > On Oct 18, 2020, at 5:05 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > We just bought a SamSung Smart TV > It is a Samsung Series 8 43 inch, it cost about $350 US. > It has self-voicing abilities and you can set up Alexa on it. > It works great as an Airplay device from

RE: a question about copying ringtones to my iPhone, sometimes ringtones won't copy

Are you sure the file is in the correct format to go into the ring tones folder? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 8:04 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: a question about copying ringtones to my

Re: Kindle voices

I really like UK Serena. On 10/18/20, Michael Feir wrote: > The female US and UK Siri voices are great alternatives for Kindle reding. > I usually use Alex myself, but variety is the spice of life as they say. > These days I'm using my Braille display to read Kindle books quite often. > That

RE: opinions on smart TVs with voiceover like accessibility features

Hi. I have a 55 inch Toshiba Fire TV. It cost me $350 U.S. in March. It has Voice View for its screen reader, and is Alexa ready. The external devices, such as cable boxes hook to it via HDMI, and you can set this TV so you just tell it to switch to the device you want. I'm very pleased with

RE: What Apple didn't tell us: Spotty 5G, Mini larger than SE, pricey Max, USA Today

It's a great idea for people like Petrus and myself where the phones can be over 2000 dollars depending on what you get, But still it is costly. Much cheaper than having to purchase a new phone or have insurance replace it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf

RE: Ring tones continuously updated.

Dude, Cliff Do you have nothing better to do with your day. From: 'Kliph' via VIPhone Sent: Sunday, 18 October 2020 11:54 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Ring tones continuously updated. This is the same folder as before, just added about 4000 more sounds. Requirements: iCloud

RE: When I Change My Apple ID

Hi Arnold, So long as you change your apple id at the website: Applied.apple.com So that you have changed them in the apple system then all you have done / purchased on the old address will be valid on the new address, I've don’t' this myself a couple of times and it works fine. Simon f

RE: opinions on smart TVs with voiceover like accessibility features

We just bought a SamSung Smart TV It is a Samsung Series 8 43 inch, it cost about $350 US. It has self-voicing abilities and you can set up Alexa on it. It works great as an Airplay device from my iPhone. We also have Xfinity cable and I can switch between pretty easily. If I can, I'll find the

RE: iPhone 12's MagSafe is the Sleeper Feature That's a Bigger Deal Than You Think, cNet

Yeah the magsafe charging on the notebooks was great, Especially if you court the cord on your foot That on the phone would be great also. And things like apple pay etc, I just wish that they were world wide, Only 1 bank here in nz has apple pay, And it's not my bank. -Original

opinions on smart TVs with voiceover like accessibility features

Hi my TV just died so looking to replace it and obviously I know it is more effective to get a smart TV but just wondering which ones have the easiest to use and most accessible features in terms of voiceover type settings. I know some have Roku so wondering if this is accessible. Also although

RE: 3rd Party Keyboards

Did you try the double tap and hold on the next keyboard icon and then slide your finger up? Personally, I found Flicktype and MBraille did not play well together. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can

3rd Party Keyboards

Hi all, It has been a while since I have used any 3rd party keyboards, so I thought I would try some out. I added both MBraille and FlickType to my keyboards, as well as granted them full access. But when I go to switch keyboards, I only have 2 choices, English and Emoji. Would anyone know why

Re: Has anyone used Uber lately?

Yes I have had trouble confirming a ride. I can’t activate that button with voice over. I ended up taking Lyft instead because I wasn’t able to book a ride with Uber. > On Oct 18, 2020, at 2:37 PM, Kathy Brandt wrote: > > All I know is that when I double tapped on confirm ride repeatedly,

Re: Kindle voices

The female US and UK Siri voices are great alternatives for Kindle reding. I usually use Alex myself, but variety is the spice of life as they say. These days I'm using my Braille display to read Kindle books quite often. That works splendidly too. On Sun, Oct 18, 2020 at 3:20 PM Joshua

Re: Has anyone used Uber lately?

All I know is that when I double tapped on confirm ride repeatedly, nothing happened. When I gave my phone to a friend, he said there was a box that had to be checked. Admittedly maybe he was thinking of the button.. so, has anyone had trouble with confirming the ride so that you get the

Re: Has anyone used Uber lately?

Kathy: Are you sure there is a check box? I think it is just a statement, like washing your hands and sitting in the back. I think it means that these things are required. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

Re: Kindle voices

I've got Alex as a voice over voice. I usually have all my voice over voices at about 60%. Alex does sound pretty good for listening to Ebooks. He does sound good with voice dream reader. He is a great voice over voice. On 10/18/20, Don Moore wrote: > I use the Alex voice because I think

RE: need assistance

iPhone to iPhone is usually iMessage, is that on? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of anthonyborg...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 5:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: need assistance Thanks for your advice Richard. Anthony From:

Re: Has anyone used Uber lately?

Hi, that’s not the issue, since I always have worn a mask, especially given that I don’t want to be put in the position of having to take a picture of myself before being allowed to ride. I gather there is a checkbox where you are supposed to confirm that you were wearing a mask; voiceover for

RE: a question about copying ringtones to my iPhone, sometimes ringtones won't copy

Not sure why it doesn't copy, but just FYI, iPhone ringtones can actually be 40 seconds in length. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2020 11:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: a question about copying

RE: Kindle voices

I use the Alex voice because I think it’s got the best quality. Having the speed at around 55 or 60, it’s pretty close to Audible or other voice stuff. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2020 2:35 PM To:

a question about copying ringtones to my iPhone, sometimes ringtones won't copy

Hi to all. I'm having a bit of trouble when I try and copy some ringtones to my iPhone. I know how to copy ringtones. However, sometimes, the ringtones won't copy to my iPhone. I select the ringtone I want to copy and hit control c to copy to clipboard then go to the treview of my ringtones,

RE: Kindle voices

If you are using the Kindle App on an iDevice, you can change the VoiceOver voice on the language option on the rotor, but yes, it is whatever VoiceOver voice you are using. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only

Re: Has anyone used Uber lately?

Hi Kathy, >From what I understand, the only time you will be asked to verify that you are >wearing a mask, I E having to send a picture of yourself with a mask on your >face, is if a driver previously reported you for not wearing a mask. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2020, at 11:24 AM,

Kindle voices

When reading a Kindle book, is the only voice available the default voice over book? -- 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 member's post is inappropriate,

Has anyone used Uber lately?

I can’t believe no one has: I asked a question regarding if anyone has had trouble with confirming that they are wearing a mask before you will be allowed to ride, but haven’t heard anything. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: When I Change My Apple ID

I agree about having a gmail or outlook email address now. That way, one does not have to change it if their ISP changes. i have had my mindspring address since November, 1996, when the company was mindspring, then bought by earthlink. I used my mindspring address to establish my apple ID when

RE: When I Change My Apple ID

You can change your Apple Id email and this way all your purchases remain associated with that Apple Id. I highly recommend people get an Outlook or Gmail email address once and be done with changing email addresses for the rest of their lives. If you have an @outlook.com or an @gmail.com email

your ring tones folder

> > I will update it as I get more. If you just join the folder and let it sit > in your iCloud location the updates will always show up > > >> On Oct 18, 2020, at 8:58 AM, Casey wrote: >> >> hi are you going to keep updating this? >> >> Or is this the final update to this folder? >> >>

Re: Ring tones continuously updated.

You don’t download it, you copy it to another location on your device. It is read only so you can copy it, and it should just show up on your device signed into iCloud. > On Oct 18, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Joshua Hendrickson wrote: > > How do I download the ringtones? I signed into I-cloud with

Re: Ring tones continuously updated.

How do I download the ringtones? I signed into I-cloud with my apple ID and password, entered in a 6 digit code and was logged in and I see the folder. However, I can't download anything. On 10/18/20, 'Kliph' via VIPhone wrote: > Yes, there is an app called > Adapter > Its for the Mac, but it

RE: When I Change My Apple ID

Hi Arnold, I'm pasting the text of a support article I copied from the Apple Support website after my signature discussing changing your Apple ID. You might also get the Apple Support app which I used to find this article. It sounds as if you won't lose anything by changing your Apple ID

RE: your ring tones folder

Actually, your message came to the list, which is fine as I am sure others would like to know if this is it? Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is

your ring tones folder

hi are you going to keep updating this? Or is this the final update to this folder? Just wondering if we should hang on to this link and wait until you update it again or if this is all that you will be putting in this folder? Thank you for all of thees so far and I hope that you don't mind

Re: Ring tones continuously updated.

Yes, there is an app called Adapter Its for the Mac, but it is free. > On Oct 18, 2020, at 7:06 AM, lenron brown wrote: > > Thanks for sharing this again. Would you happen to know of away I > could convert this massive folder to mp3 as well? I added the previous > folder before all the addons

Re: What Apple didn't tell us: Spotty 5G, Mini larger than SE, pricey Max, USA Today

Also most of this article nailed it but people as always fall under the apple spell and end up thinking they need the next big thing. On 10/18/20, lenron brown wrote: > Hm apple care is a smart move. Can't say I would pay that out right > price, but replacing these phones is insane. > > On

Re: What Apple didn't tell us: Spotty 5G, Mini larger than SE, pricey Max, USA Today

Hm apple care is a smart move. Can't say I would pay that out right price, but replacing these phones is insane. On 10/15/20, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: > And apple Care is optional. Back when I got my 4S, my daughter-in-love > convinced me I needed it, but two months of paying

Re: Ring tones continuously updated.

Thanks for sharing this again. Would you happen to know of away I could convert this massive folder to mp3 as well? I added the previous folder before all the addons to my phone and there is loads there. On 10/18/20, 'Kliph' via VIPhone wrote: > This is the same folder as before, just added

Ring tones continuously updated.

This is the same folder as before, just added about 4000 more sounds. Requirements: iCloud Drive, 10GB of space, and a lot of time to go threw thousands of ring tones and alerts. There may be a few doubles but its a large variety that you will enjoy for a long time. Join the public read only

When I Change My Apple ID

The domaine for the email address I use for my ID will be changing as of November 1, so I have to change my ID. After I do, will everything still continue to work, being only that the email address I use will be different, or will such things as Apple Music tell me that I am trying to use