Re: Bookshare experience

When your braille display, (Mantis Q40), limits you on .BRF file size. I hear that will be rectified. There are no limits on the Orbit Readers. Sent from my iPhone Pro Max > On Aug 11, 2021, at 7:44 PM, Joshua Hendrickson wrote: > > It is voice dream reader, not voice stream reader.

Re: Alerts

Regina: I just did a Google search to find the answer. I remember turning off Amber alerts, cause I couldn't stand the piercing wail out of the blue. It had been a long time since I did it, and I had also forgotten. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

Re: Alerts

Thank you Holly. I never would’ve found it. Reggie Alvarado On Aug 12, 2021, at 1:22 PM, Holly wrote: Regina: It is under 'notifications' at the bottomed of the page. under 'government alerts'. You have to swipe down for quite awhile to get to it. -- The following information is

RE: 2 iPhone questions please

I think that sound has something to do with passing your finger over the home button which is also the touch id sensor. It never bothered me so I just left it alone. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of bentleyj1...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:41 PM To:

RE: 2 iPhone questions please

James, What internet provider do you use? If Xfinity, and you don't use a lot of data, they have some great plans. The cost of the minutes comes with the internet package, so all you pay for is data. If they still offer it, we are on the 1 GB plan, since neither my wife or I use much data. We

RE: 2 iPhone questions please

Thank you Richard. Reachability showed up under touch which is under accesibility. My friend will love this. I’m not getting my data eaten up. Just phone minutes. I might need to change my phone carrier. Finding a good deal might be a challenge. All of you please stay safe,

RE: 2 iPhone questions please

Have your friend turn off reachability. I don't recall under which setting it is, but if they use the search box at the top of the settings screen they can find it. You may have to contact your carrier about Wi-Fi calling. But the theory is that it helps when a cell signal is weak to give a

Re: LIDAR, was RE: A chip question

Yes, that was what it was now that you mention it. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:07 PM Subject: RE: LIDAR, was RE: A chip question I think

2 iPhone questions please

Hi all, A friend's iPhone SE 2020 makes an obnoxious swooshing sound for no apparent reason. My phone also did that when it was new but Apple tech support told me how to turn that noise off. That was 18 months back and I do not

RE: LIDAR, was RE: A chip question

I think supersense has a whole other app called SuperLidar which I have not looked into since I don't have a phone with LIDAR yet. I don't know if it is another paid app. Seeing AI is free, so worth checking out to see what it is like. Richard Software means never having to say you're

Re: LIDAR, was RE: A chip question

Aren't they using it with Supersense or something like that? Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:20 PM Subject: LIDAR, was RE: A chip question Courtesy

LIDAR, was RE: A chip question

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Lidar is an acronym of "light detection and ranging" or "laser imaging, detection, and ranging". Now, whether you should care about it, I cannot say. Here is an article about how Seeing AI is using this feature:

Re: A chip question

I know. I'm really thinking I'll wait for the 13's to come out. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:43 PM Subject: RE: A

Re: A chip question

Thanks again Anna. You helped out a lot. Take care. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor - Original Message - From: Anna Dresner To: VIPhone Mailing List Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:13 PM Subject: Re: A chip question

Re: iCloud space

It didn't ask me what I wanted to do with that backup, but I will have a look at what you mentioned. Thanks much. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor - Original Message - From: Anna Dresner To: VIPhone Mailing List Sent:

Re: A chip question

What is Lidar, and why should I care about it? On 8/12/21, Kevin Minor wrote: > Hi. > > I have a pair of gaming headphones that I connect to my iPhone with a > lightning adaptor. I lost that adaptor, and decided to order one that had a > 3.5 mm jack on it, and a lightning jack to hook a cord so

RE: Wondering if I should update my iPhone

Thanks to all who responded. I will go ahead and upgrade now. Everyone stay safe, James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Wondering if I should update my iPhone

RE: Volume Control Question

That is amazing to know that you can do that with voice commands, thanks. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of sherrywells1...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:36 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Volume

RE: A few questions about earphones or headphones for iPhones

If you are talking about plugging headphones in that have a 3.5 MM jack and the iPhone only has the lightning ort, it is called an adapter, 3.5 to lightning that Amazon probably sells, but it is probably about the same $10 through Apple and you could be sure you are getting the right one.

A few questions about earphones or headphones for iPhones

Hi all, first let me ask what are the things called that goes between your earphones and the iPhone? Can I get that thing on amazon? I hope that made sense. Also, I know someone who has a pair of airpods and the volume on the left ear for some odd reason went way low. We've tried unpairing

RE: Volume Control Question

Thanks – I knew it would be something simple I hadn’t thought of! Sherry Wells From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Holly Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:26 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Volume Control Question Sherry: Here you go. Several ways to change

RE: A chip question

Hi. I have a pair of gaming headphones that I connect to my iPhone with a lightning adaptor. I lost that adaptor, and decided to order one that had a 3.5 mm jack on it, and a lightning jack to hook a cord so I could charge it and use the headphones at the same time. I connected the gaming

Re: A chip question

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks again. Johnna Simmons > On Aug 12, 2021, at 2:21 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > Yes there are. > > I have one that uses the 3.5 MM earphone jack but they make one that uses the > lightning jack. It is a small

RE: When apps go on sale

HI, I believe that was an app, that maybe went away? I'm not sure. At this point, I'd look for a sale in the next month as we get closer to the fall school openings, or toward Christmas/New Year's. He sends an announcement out on twitter and to his users and often to a designated mailing list

RE: A chip question

Yes there are. I have one that uses the 3.5 MM earphone jack but they make one that uses the lightning jack. It is a small rectangular box with a charging port for your charging cable, and another port for the earphones, then a short cable; maybe 3 inches, that you plug into the phones

When apps go on sale

Years ago, I had an alert for when apps went on sale. I don’t know what happened to that. Is there still such a service? ;) Folks on this list have been telling me about voice dream reader. I’d like to be alerted when they offer a special. Thank you, Traci -- The following information is

Re: A chip question

Hi Richard I seem to get a lot of good information from you on this list. So, I am wondering if you can answer this question for me I have an iPhone 12 mini and the battery does not hold very well and so I would like to hook an external battery to it. But I also like do use the Apple headphones

RE: Volume Control Question

Sherry, get Siri telling you something and press Volume Up. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of sherrywells1...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:15 PM To: 'VIPhone' Subject: Volume Control Question Hello, I

RE: Wondering if I should update my iPhone

I would say, that if you update to 14.7.1, check your settings to make sure they are as you have them set. I had to: 1. Get my phone back on Internet. 2. Turn up volume on phone speaker, as it had been turned down, dfown, down. 3. Check Do Not Disturb; mine had been put on a schedule of being

RE: A chip question

I'm holding out to see if the iPhone 13 models offer Lidar on all their models instead of the most expensive ones only. Richard Software means never having to say you're finished Web site: www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Anna Dresner

Re: Volume Control Question

Sherry: Here you go. Several ways to change Siri volume. Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri, is an essential tool. Sometimes, though, its voice can be jarringly loud or too quiet to easily hear. Luckily, it’s easy to change Siri’s volume on an iPhone or iPad. Use Voice Commands to Adjust Siri’s

Re: Alerts

Regina: It is under 'notifications' at the bottomed of the page. under 'government alerts'. You have to swipe down for quite awhile to get to it. -- 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

Re: Volume Control Question

Hi Sherry, Use the volume controls while Siri is speaking. Best, Anna > On Aug 12, 2021, at 12:14 PM, > wrote: > > Hello, > > I have an IPhone 8 & am current on IOS. The volume I have for navigating the > screen is fine, controlled by the volume option on the rotor. The physical >

Volume Control Question

Hello, I have an IPhone 8 & am current on IOS. The volume I have for navigating the screen is fine, controlled by the volume option on the rotor. The physical volume buttons control the volume of calls & notifications. How can I control the volume of Siri? She is too quiet but I can't find

Re: A chip question

Hi Kay, Only the iPHone 12 Pro and Max have LIDAR, not the mini. There aren't any 2021 models yet, so we don't know which will have it. The 2020 SE does not. Best, Anna > On Aug 12, 2021, at 12:15 PM, Kay Malmquist wrote: > > Does anyone know if the 12 mini has the capabilities of Lidar,

Re: iCloud space

Hi, if you turn off backups on that phone, it won't back up either. I think it will also ask if you want to delete the existing backup. You can also remove backups from iCloud at any time by choosing the button with your name at the top of Settings, then iCloud, then Manage Storage. Choose the

A chip question

Does anyone know if the 12 mini has the capabilities of Lidar, not sure of the spelling? Or the SE 2021? Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: iCloud space

If the phone is turned off while charging over night, it will not back up to the iCloud. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Alerts

Where do I find the alerts such as amber alerts or government alerts? Used to be under general but no longer. Thanks. Using an iPhone 12 with 14.1. Reggie Alvarado -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

RE: How should I set up braille screen input please

In addition to Anna's information below, a three finger swipe left or right will let you change between contracted and uncontracted braille. This comes in handy sometimes because there are times you don't want to use contracted braille. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook

Re: How should I set up braille screen input please

Hi Joshua, There are two orientations for Braille Screen Input: Tabletop and Screen Away mode. In tabletop mode, the keys are arranged like a Perkins brailler. In Screen Away mode, you hold the phone between your palms with the screen facing away from you. When you wrap your hands around the

RE: iCloud space

I am just curious, but what is the reason behind having the phone turned off when charging? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: August 12, 2021 8:04 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iCloud space Also Kay, If you decide to keep the phone, and use iCloud

How should I set up braille screen input please

Hello to all you fine iPhone people out there. How should I set up braille screen input on my iPhone 8? I did get a little help from apple accessibility. I have gotten braille screen input in my router. I tried it out, and how do I set it to contracted input. I also heard something about

RE: Wondering if I should update my iPhone

There is no reason not to update From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of bentleyj1...@gmail.com Sent: August 12, 2021 8:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Wondering if I should update my iPhone Hi all, I am running IOS 14.4.2 on a SE 2020. Are there pros and cons as far as

Re: Wondering if I should update my iPhone

Don’t even think about it. An IPHone that’s not updated to the latest, is an insecure and vulnerable device. Also I’m running iOS14.7.1 and without any problems here at my end. Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone SE (2nd Generation) de Telcel > El 12 ago 2021, a la(s) 10:13 a.m.,

RE: Wondering if I should update my iPhone

Do you mean updating to the current iOS 14.7.1? I know of no problems running the latest iOS. Richard Software means never having to say you're finished Web site: www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of bentleyj1...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday,

Wondering if I should update my iPhone

Hi all, I am running IOS 14.4.2 on a SE 2020. Are there pros and cons as far as updateing this phone:? Thanks, James B -- 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

RE: iCloud space

Also Kay, If you decide to keep the phone, and use iCloud backups, you can get 50 GB of iCloud space for 99¢ a month. HTH, Richard Software means never having to say you're finished Web site: www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay

Re: iCloud space

Richard, Thanks hugely! I'll get right on that. Take care and have a super day. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:37 AM

RE: iCloud space

First, plug it in and then turn it off immediately. Once you plug a phone in that is powered off, it powers up... Annoying yes. You can go into the settings at the top of settings and double tap on your name. Then, swipe over to iCloud and double tap. Now, swipe over to iCloud backup and

iCloud space

Well, here is one for you. I have gotten a new phone and am still trying to decide if I want it. I have copied all the apps and things like that on to the new phone. Yesterday my husband noticed that the battery level was low, so he plugged it in. Early this morning I wandered downstairs

Re: Club house question

Before, you couldn't. Now, you can. On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 1:32 AM Debbie April Yuille < debbiey1...@optusnet.com.au> wrote: > You’re welcome. > > > > Debbie > > > > *From:* viphone@googlegroups.com *On Behalf Of > *Kay Malmquist > *Sent:* Thursday, 12 August 2021 2:02 PM > *To:*

RE: Another Emergency Alerts Question

I’m wondering this too, my husband and my kid each got a tornado alert, I didn’t, all of us were together and all our phones were together. Kind of disconcerting.. Sent from Mail for Windows From: Arnold Schmidt Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:39 PM To:

Re: Braille screen input - was - Re: you mail

As do I. It’s a very neat method to typing. > On Aug 12, 2021, at 00:39, SoonerAnnie wrote: > > I love Braille Screen Input! It’s so much faster for me than using the > onscreen keyboard. It does take some getting used to at first, but when > mastered, is great IMHO. But, as you said

Voice Over typing feedback in Safari based survey

Hi all, recently I tried to complete an online survey, about accessibility would you believe, and came across a problem when trying to respond a text entry box. I got the usual text edit prompt but it was followed by something like ‘object replacement’. When I attempt to type there is no longer

RE: chrome browser

Thanks Christopher for your confirmation. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 11 August 2021 22:12 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: chrome browser As others have said, you can only get it for the iPhone from the App Store. You can search for

RE: Club house question

You’re welcome. Debbie From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Thursday, 12 August 2021 2:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Club house question Hi Debbie, Thanks much for your response. I'll give it a shot when I land long enough to do so.