RE: iPhone13 & 13-Mini Same Price?

2021-09-21 Thread Alan Lemly
Hi Fazil, No, the iPhone 13 Mini starts at $699 for the 128GB base model and the iPhone 13 is $100 more starting at $799 for the 128GB base model. Alan Lemly From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: iPhone13 & 13-Mini Same Price?

2021-09-21 Thread Christopher Chaltain
No, the iPhone 13 Mini is $100 less than the iPhone 13, $699 as compared to $799 for the 128G options. https://washingtonlatest.com/iphone-13-vs-13-mini-vs-13-pro-vs-13-pro-max-all-the-biggest-differences-cnet/ -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

iPhone13 & 13-Mini Same Price?

2021-09-21 Thread Fazil
Hi, Group. Is iPhone13 & 13 Mini for the same price? Thanks! -- 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, please contact the

Re: Iphone 13 Pro 120hz Display

2021-09-21 Thread Tejvir C
Hi Sieghard, Mostly I tend to change my IPhone in 3 to 4 years. Hence, I feel that the only novel feature is the 120 hz display in the 13 series. Yes, the battery is better in the IPhone 13, but in India I do not think its worth the price increase even if I consider the upgraded chip and

Re: Iphone 13 Pro 120hz Display

2021-09-21 Thread Tejvir C
Hello Richard, Will be waiting for your feedback. With Warm Regards, Tejvir. >> On Sep 21, 2021, at 10:48 AM, Richard Turner >> wrote: >> >> Well, after I receive my phone on Friday and get it set up, I can give a >> comparison between the 13 pro and the SE 2020. >> I have my doubts it will

Re: Android list?

2021-09-21 Thread Nimer Jaber
androidaccessibility+subscr...@groups.io is also good. BlindAndroidUsers tends to be very high-traffic, and there are more off-topic threads, but definitely a good resource as well. On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 7:49 PM Ann Byrne wrote: > Can someone please give me the address of the android phone

RE: App for counting steps

2021-09-21 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I used to have the Fitbit Charge HR, and I couldn’t read the screen of the watch, but I could access a lot of the data and features through the Fitbit app. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of pegkan...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, September 21,

Re: Android list?

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
a quick web search found this one: https://groups.io/g/blindandroidusers Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." -- Jane Wagner website: www.turner42.com On Sep 21, 2021, at 7:49 PM, Ann Byrne wrote: Can someone please give me the

Android list?

2021-09-21 Thread Ann Byrne
Can someone please give me the address of the android phone list? Thanks much, ann -- 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,

RE: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
Joshua, Have you ever had a tactile/braille watch? Or a tactile compass? 12 o'clock would be north. 3 o'clock would be east, 6 o'clock would be South and 9 o'clock would be West. You are essentially drawing a circle. Just like with Touch ID you always have the option to use your passcode

Re: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
If I get an iPhone with face ID, I won't use it. I'll use my passcode instead. I didn't know that you had a choice between face ID and your passcode when using a newer iPhone. If I would have known this a couple years ago, then I would have gotten a newer iPhone then the 8. I don't get that

RE: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Kay, As others have said, You’ll be fine, There are very clear verbal instructions While you are setting up face id, It instructs you about where in screen and focus your face is, And how far away your arm should be with the phone, And then where to look >From memory it starts by having

Re: IOS 14.8 and Voice Dream Reader?

2021-09-21 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
My iPhone 8, shows all my books in Voice Dream Reader as well. Good luck. On 9/21/21, Mary Otten wrote: > I did not have that happen on two different phones. But I feel your pain, > because I’ve had it happen twice in the past. Good luck! > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 21, 2021, at 4:53

Re: IOS 14.8 and Voice Dream Reader?

2021-09-21 Thread Mary Otten
I did not have that happen on two different phones. But I feel your pain, because I’ve had it happen twice in the past. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2021, at 4:53 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > I did not have that happen when I went to 14.8. > Have you written the

RE: IOS 14.8 and Voice Dream Reader?

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
I did not have that happen when I went to 14.8. Have you written the developer: supp...@voicedream.com Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." - Jane Wagner My Web site: https://www.turner42.com -Original Message- From: 'Kimberly Samco'

IOS 14.8 and Voice Dream Reader?

2021-09-21 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Hello, I just updated my IOS to 14.8 and now I’m told that none of my Voice Dream Reader books are available to me. I refreshed the app and rebooted my phone with no success. Anyone else having this issue and more importantly know of a solution? As always thanks! Kim -- The following

RE: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
A foot is actually a bit close, better to hold it almost at arm's length. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Sent: September 21, 2021 2:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Face recognition Kay, I took my 11 outside in the afternoon, on

RE: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
You don't need sighted help, just as with Touch Id you are guided as to what you should do. Keep in mind that you can always delete your Face Id and set it up again, also a good idea at least for setup to be in a reasonably well lighted room. Once Face Id is set up it works in total darkness

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
That is a known bug which apparently exists more on certain devices than others, but I would recommend you visit www.Applevis.com and read the article which was also posted here on Sunday. You can work around it by swiping left and if it doesn't say the app name, swipe left one more time and

RE: App for counting steps

2021-09-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hey folks, You could check out strava I’m not sure how it works with just walking but I know people that use it for running and highly recommend it as a step counter. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of pegkan...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, 22 September 2021 10:56 am To:

Re: App for counting steps

2021-09-21 Thread pegkane52
Hi Esther, Are you able to read the screen on the watch, or do you have to use your phone to use all of the functions?? I once had a small Fitbit that had no screen on it I really liked it but it stopped working after a time. Any information you could give me would greatly be appreciated. Thank

RE: IOS15 mail app: alerting me to fetches no longer works

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
It has to do with some combination of having Siri or VoiceOver read the alerts and not, and I have not settled on a good answer yet. I have my first gen SE on iOS 15 and got Big Beg, the Westminster clock app working, but the notifications keep being read in the notifications and I thought I

RE: the best settings to make IOS 15 work good on your phone

2021-09-21 Thread Carolyn
Bluetooth was on, when my update was completed, and then when I turned it off and back on. On the last update, I was not on the Net, and Do Not Disturb was on from 10 to 7. I didn't want any of that stuff. I do not like for my settings to be tampered with. -Original Message- From:

Re: App for counting steps

2021-09-21 Thread Esther Levegnale
hi, Peg, I have the Fitbit charge 4 and I really like it. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Sep 21, 2021, at 5:02 PM, pegkan...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > > Hi Esther, > Just wondering which fit bit you currently are using?? I did not know there > were any that

Re: the best settings to make IOS 15 work good on your phone

2021-09-21 Thread goshawk on horseback
on both of my iPhones, which are both iPhone X, I didn't need to change any settings, I just ran the update, and then let the phone sit plugged in for a few hours, so that it could do anything else it wanted to with out outside interference, and that seems to have done the trick. I don't know

Re: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Kay Malmquist
Ok, That makes perfect sense. I don't think I'll have any trouble with that at all. At least I know now what to expect. Thanks bunches. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To:

Re: The Evolution of the iPhone: Every Model from 2007–2021

2021-09-21 Thread Esther Levegnale
hi, Richard, thank you for sharing that very interesting history of the phone. That was really neat. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Sep 21, 2021, at 12:37 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > I ran across this article and thought it was worth sharing, the link

RE: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Carolyn
I forgot that clock stuff, but I am very much at home with the concept. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Face recognition

RE: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Carolyn
Kay, I took my 11 outside in the afternoon, on the west side of our apartment. You need to hold the phone out about a foot from your face. The phone will tell you the prompts, like turn your head slightly to the left; turn your head slightly to the right; and so forth. The guy at Wal-Mart

Re: App for counting steps

2021-09-21 Thread pegkane52
Hi Esther, Just wondering which fit bit you currently are using?? I did not know there were any that could be used with an iPhone. Thanks for the information. Peggy Peggy Sent from my i phone☺️ > On Sep 21, 2021, at 4:54 PM, Esther Levegnale > wrote: > > hi, everyone, no, I never did try

the best settings to make IOS 15 work good on your phone

2021-09-21 Thread Casey
Hi like A let of us hear have 14.8 on my phone. Thinking about upgrading to 15 now or should I wait? And when I do what are the best way to set up IOS 15 to give me the best results? Also after I update should I power off my phone and restart it after updating it and if so for how long

Re: App for counting steps

2021-09-21 Thread Esther Levegnale
hi, everyone, no, I never did try it with swimming. I know my device is waterproof, but I am always afraid to get it wet! Ha ha! Maybe it's just something that I need to get over. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Sep 20, 2021, at 8:52 PM, kitty hevener wrote: > >

Re: Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
kay, you probably won't need sighted assistance if you know what clockwise means, visually. Not everyone does anymore; but I suspect you do. When you start the process, VoiceOver speaks the instructions quite well. You will start by holding the phone roughly I think a foot in frront of your

RE: IOS15 mail app: alerting me to fetches no longer works

2021-09-21 Thread Kevin Minor
Hi Richard. I followed your instructions. The good news is I'm hearing the sound that I got an email. The bad news is the message is being read. It happens even when the phone is locked. How do I stop that, while still having other notifications read? Thanks in advance. Kevin, Valerie and

Face recognition

2021-09-21 Thread Kay Malmquist
I am still working with setting my new iPhone Mini. Before I jump in to this, How does one set up face recognition? Do I need sighted help? What should I expect? Thanks much for any input. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows." Bob Proctor -- The

RE: Problems between Siri and tune in on my phone and HomePods

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
I just tested it with a couple stations one was the BBC and one was OPB, and both worked fine using Siri on my iPhone after I gave permission for it to access my TuneIN data. I had not used Siri for that before. Very slick, when it works. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for

RE: IOS15 mail app: alerting me to fetches no longer works

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
In iOS 15, there is another layer to successfully get sound notifications. Open Settings, Mail. Double tap on Notifications. Now, swipe right with one finger until you get to Customize Notifications. Double tap on that. Now, you have separate settings for each mail account. Make sure you have

RE: An iPhone question for a friend

2021-09-21 Thread bentleyj1952
Thanks for your post. I’ll let my friend know. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 8:33 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: An iPhone question for a friend According to the BARD Mobile user guide found under

Re: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Wayne Merritt
I have an iPhone 11 and have noticed a couple of times when going through the App Switcher where it will say Active instead of the app's name that is active. Not a huge deal but I will pay closer attention to see if it happens all the time or just sometimes. Wayne Merritt On 9/21/21, Mich

Problems between Siri and tune in on my phone and HomePods

2021-09-21 Thread Mary Otten
Yesterday, I was having good success using my HomePods with Siri to play all manner of radio stations, including some that it never properly understood before the homePod upgrade. Today, I can’t get anything from tune in on my HomePods. I tried it on the phone as well, asking Siri to play a

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Mich Verrier
Well it might be I am using a iPhone 8 after all. From Mich. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: September 21, 2021 3:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: IOS15 Initial impressions Then I wonder if it is device specific, I

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Then I wonder if it is device specific, I can swipe left and right to my heart's content through all the cards in my wallet app and I have about 6 or 7 in there. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mich Verrier Sent: September 21, 2021 11:39 AM To:

Re: IOS15 mail app: alerting me to fetches no longer works

2021-09-21 Thread Jen .
I am not getting sound notification when I get a new email but texting and everything else seems to work fine Jen > On Sep 21, 2021, at 2:55 PM, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: > > Same here, Gera. I even sent one to myself from the computer, another > address that I don't have on

Re: IOS15 mail app: alerting me to fetches no longer works

2021-09-21 Thread Robert stigile
Hello, I am not having any issues being notified that new mail has come through. Thanks, Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando Valley Chapter 818-381-9568 > On Sep 21, 2021, at 11:55 AM, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net>

RE: IOS15 mail app: alerting me to fetches no longer works

2021-09-21 Thread Carolyn
Same here, Gera. I even sent one to myself from the computer, another address that I don't have on my phone, so sent to the phone. I checked later. The email is there, but I got no notification signal that an email came. Now, I wonder if that will happen with text messages too? -Original

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Mich Verrier
When I oapin the wallit app and try swipeing right it closes the app and crashiss it. I can't swipe left or anything with out it crashing. I know it is a bug and hear's hopeing that it will be fixt in a later update. From Mich. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

RE: I just updated to ios 15 on my iPhone 8 and iPad minni and only found one bug so far the one with the wallott.

2021-09-21 Thread Mich Verrier
Hi yes I ment ios 15. From Mich. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: September 21, 2021 2:30 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: I just updated to ios 15 on my iPhone 8 and iPad minni and only found one bug so far the one with the wallott. You say

RE: I just updated to ios 15 on my iPhone 8 and iPad minni and only found one bug so far the one with the wallott.

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
You say you updated to iOS 14, do you mean iOS 15 or did you only just now update to 14 when iOS 15 was just released? I assume by "woolett" you mean the Wallet? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mich Verrier Sent: September 21, 2021 10:30 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: I

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I read this on Applevis, but I just went to the Wallet app and had no issues, I was able to swipe left through my cards and back right, I noticed I had some expired Air Canada boarding passes in there so I opened them and after tapping "More" I could tap on "Remove Pass" as always. I also have

Re: Iphone 13 Pro 120hz Display

2021-09-21 Thread Rajiv Shah
The other point that I think many non-sighted users may be missing is that the faster refresh rate of 120 HZ will help with swiping. From Android devices with this rate, trust me it makes a difference with screen responsiveness when you swipe. Best, Rajiv - Original Message

Looks like some talking clocks no longer work in iOS 15

2021-09-21 Thread Kevin Minor
Hi. I read in another message that someone no longer got the time automatically spoken with a talking clock in iOS 15. I'm also having this happen with Speaking Clock. Not sure what's up. Just letting people know. Kevin, Valerie and Jilly -- The following information is important for all

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread davycuppens
Hello Then play around in the clock app, see your cards in the wallet app or try to share something with the share sheet. I am gladd toot hat what I see now, the ios is less buggy than let's say ios11 and the initial ios13 but there are still some nasty glidges but as I told if fone decides

Re: Iphone 13 Pro 120hz Display

2021-09-21 Thread Matthew Janusauskas
It’s been suggested, and remains to be seen, that the new display’s ability to ramp down it’s refresh rate could potentially be of great benefit in terms of battery life for those who make use of screen curtain much of the time. > On Sep 21, 2021, at 10:48 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >

Re: The Evolution of the iPhone: Every Model from 2007–2021

2021-09-21 Thread Gerardo Corripio
Wow Richard! thanks for sharing! Definitely brought me bak memory Lane! Can you guys believe that my very first IPHone, a 3GS, was 8GB of space? Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone SE (2nd Generation) de Telcel > El 21 sep 2021, a la(s) 11:37 a.m., Richard Turner > escribió: > >  > I ran across

Re: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Gerardo Corripio
Oh for me the focus feature is a dream come true! I’ll definitely make much better use he IPHone as an all-in-1! The personal one I set it up t alow only Whatsapp Messenger and Talkin Clock 2 and for it to activate when I open games, apps like Youtube, Spotify, Netflix, Prime Video, and when my

IOS15 Clock2 no longer alerts

2021-09-21 Thread Gerardo Corripio
Anyone of you’ll happen to have the app “Talkin Block2 from https://apps.apple.com/mx/app/talking-clock2-talktime/id545312858 The problem I’m having is that even htough I turned off and on the alerts, it it no longer alerts on an hourly basis as before. I restarted the phone just in case, but

IOS15 mail app: alerting me to fetches no longer works

2021-09-21 Thread Gerardo Corripio
Since updating to iOS15 this morning, with the native Email app, no longer notifies me when Emails are fetched, or when I receive Emails; in previous versions of iOS it did this with no problem! I went into the notifications from Settings and things look alright from there. Afterwards I went

I just updated to ios 15 on my iPhone 8 and iPad minni and only found one bug so far the one with the wallott.

2021-09-21 Thread Mich Verrier
Hi all I updated my iPhone 8 and iPad to ios 14 and only found one bug so far the one about the wollett and it does crash when you go into it but apart from that the shair feture seems to be working etc. from Mich. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.

Guess what happened to Do Not Disturb?

2021-09-21 Thread Carolyn
I update to 15. I could not find Do Not Disturb; Siri could not find Do Not Disturb. I called Apple Accessibility. It is in Focus. Focus allows more flexibility. He did tell me that some people were saying they were not getting adequate service from Siri, and that is being address, --

Displaying the time when in sleep focus mode?

2021-09-21 Thread Matthew Bullis
Hello, I have a work focus set up plus the sleep focus that I previously set up in health. While in the work focus, the time is displayed on the lock screen, but not while in the sleep focus. I even turned on the clock app, but in order to get the time, I have to dismiss the sleep screen. Is

How to authorize a shortcut for good?

2021-09-21 Thread Gerardo Corripio
Using iOS15, I’ve a shortcut that when launched, brings up the the Edit field to tweet within the native Twitter app. And every time I use it, it bugs me to give it permission! Where ould I go in the Shortcuts app o always tell it to give it permission like it always worked in previous versions

The Evolution of the iPhone: Every Model from 2007–2021

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
I ran across this article and thought it was worth sharing, the link to the source is at the end. The Evolution of the iPhone: Every Model from 2007–2021 By Conner Carey Updated 09/20/2021 What was the first iPhone to come out? When did the first iPhone come out? We have the full history of the

RE: App for counting steps

2021-09-21 Thread terrieter
My thanks to all of you for your responses! I am glad that my info was not accurate and that I can look into step counting using the iPhone with confidence. You all rock. Terrie Terlau From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 11:18 PM

RE: How can I listen to audio messages in WhatsApp?

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
It is hard to explain given the vague explanation. Maybe you can at least provide what exactly you have, you just say "some settings", what exactly does Voiceover read? From time to time a screen comes up in WhatsApp where it asks you to enter your display name and, if you want, attach a

RE: Iphone 13 Pro 120hz Display

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I don't think it is, but given the deals which are being offered I would strongly consider the regular iPhone 13 as it has a faster chip, better battery life, a better camera and it will be updated longer. Of course if you tend to get a new phone every 2-3 or even 4 years you could buy an

Re: question about updating the iPhone if you are sighted? and if any of the bugs will effect sighted people?

2021-09-21 Thread Kelly Pierce
I would definitely have them turn off automatic updates until before iOS 15 is installed in a few weeks. Folks do not understand that Apple needs to release the new iOS before it sells the new phones, whether or not the software is fully ready. No, the company will not sit on millions of iPhones

RE: Strange behaviour in the native mail app in iOS15

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
I don't recall seeing this on the beta email list, but then again, that list was surprisingly quiet about iOS. It seemed busier about Mac and VO. Richard “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” – Jane Wagner My Web site: https://www.turner42.com

Re: Strange behaviour in the native mail app in iOS15

2021-09-21 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
trangely enough, I just forwarded the offending message to one of my other accounts. Opening it from the other inbox as a forwarded message all works as expected. So I cannot forward the message to anyone to see if they can replicate my findings. I’m not on the beta list so I don’t know if

Re: Can anyone tell me how I can convert a word file to PDF on my IPhone please?

2021-09-21 Thread Anna Dresner
Hello Eleanor, Open the document in Pages. Double-tap More, then Export, then PDF. There may be other ways to do it, but this should work. Best, Anna > On Sep 21, 2021, at 2:13 AM, 'Eleanor Roberts' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Hi all. > > Hoping someone can help with this. I have a Word

RE: Iphone 13 Pro 120hz Display

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
Well, after I receive my phone on Friday and get it set up, I can give a comparison between the 13 pro and the SE 2020. I have my doubts it will make much difference but no one knows until the phone is in your hands. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch

RE: How can I listen to audio messages in WhatsApp?

2021-09-21 Thread Rena
The problem is that I don’t find the messages. What should I do to find the messages? When I open the app I only find some settings. Would anyone please explain? Rena From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ken Brown Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 11:45 AM To: 'Ming' via VIPhone

Iphone 13 Pro 120hz Display

2021-09-21 Thread Tejvir C
Hello All, I am looking to purchase a new IPhone for myself. I am curious whether the 120hz refresh rate on the IPhone 13 Pro will be advantageous for a VI in any way and whether it is worth shelling out the extra amount. If not I'll like to go for the 12 series since it seems that there is

RE: iPhone accessible thermostat preferably with Echo capability?

2021-09-21 Thread Star Gazer
Let Amazon know if you see something that doesn’t look right. They are indeed trying, but they can’t fix what they don’t know. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Reg Sullivan Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhone accessible

RE: Strange behaviour in the native mail app in iOS15

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
It does not work like that for me on my iPhone 11. If you think it's a bug I would report it to accessibil...@apple.com -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Malcolm Parfitt Sent: September 21, 2021 8:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Strange

RE: iPhone accessible thermostat preferably with Echo capability?

2021-09-21 Thread Reg Sullivan
Lots of folks out there doing that very thing. It’s almost a dishonest approach to Amazon shopping. I’m shocked that Amazon doesn’t monitor that type of activity more closely. As for you, I know you wouldn’t do that because you are just too honest! Have an awesome day! Reg

RE: An iPhone question for a friend

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Then this would be the issue, I believe the 5 and 5C only support up to iOS 9 or 10 at most. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: September 20, 2021 6:33 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: An iPhone question for a friend According to the BARD Mobile user

RE: iPhone accessible thermostat preferably with Echo capability?

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
To each their own, this sounds like a somewhat clunky solution to me having to purchase two things and I for one certainly would not want to carry my thermostat around from room to room and next thing I am running around trying to find it. The Honeywell T10 allows you to add sensors to multiple

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Star Gazer
I haven't updated yet. When I do, how do I get to the focused notifications? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:12 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: IOS15 Initial impressions Personally I

RE: iPhone accessible thermostat preferably with Echo capability?

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
No problem, Reg, I'll just order them from Amazon and sell them for $50 more, you are rich so shouldn't be a problem, right? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Reg Sullivan Sent: September 20, 2021 11:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhone accessible thermostat

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
And the Focus option is quite good, I turned off my daily 10 PM to 6:30 AM schedule for Do Not Disturb now and instead set up the Sleep focus for that, how much I will make use of setting up and activating other focus patterns I don't know yet, time will tell whether I find it useful, but this

RE: IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Personally I don't find there is much of a difference on my iPhone 11 in terms of speed and responsiveness. I also haven't come across any serious issues. I have only used SIRI a little since yesterday asking to call somebody and dictating a few short messages, but so far it may just be a little

Re: Strange behaviour in the native mail app in iOS15

2021-09-21 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello Sieghard, I have just received an e-mail and read it in the usual way. As far as I can tell there is nothing special or peculiar about this message. Having read it, I exit the message as usual, so I’m back in my inbox. Now, if I exit the mail app via Task Switcher and relaunch the mail

RE: putting a pdf file on your phone and beaing able to shair it with some one? how would I do this?

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Where is the PDF file, somewhere online or on your computer? If it is on your computer the easiest would be to use Dropbox or OneDrive, if you don't have either one the next easiest thing would be to email it to yourself, then you can forward the email from your iPhone although of course you

RE: Strange behaviour in the native mail app in iOS15

2021-09-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I can confirm Richard's findings with my Exchange and two Outlook accounts. If I exit Mail with a message open I am returned to that message when I open Mail again even if I remove Mail from the app switcher. If I exit the message and go back to the Inbox before exiting Mail then I an returned

Re: Game Day

2021-09-21 Thread Fred Olver
Also, I found that I could use Alexa to stream one of the Packers feeds last evening 97.1 wglq. Fred - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 2:55 PM Subject: Re: Game Day None of the 49ers stations worked,

Re: Game Day

2021-09-21 Thread Fred Olver
Have tried listening to the Lions game two weeks in a row. With that team they are offering the television broadcast from whichever network is showing the game, no radio broadcast at all. Also, have gone to the oppositions' links and been able to listen to the radio side of things. Also, you

Re: Strange behaviour in the native mail app in iOS15

2021-09-21 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello Richard, I have been making extensive use of the mail app today and until now I have not experienced the issue I described. However, I have just received a message and no matter what I do I cannot get the mail app to not open that message when launching the mail app. I have tried your

RE: putting a pdf file on your phone and beaing able to shair it with some one? how would I do this?

2021-09-21 Thread Richard Turner
The easiest would be to email it to yourself and an attachment, and forward the email to them and double tap on include attachment when it asks. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." - Jane Wagner My Web site: https://www.turner42.com From:

IOS15 Initial impressions

2021-09-21 Thread Gerardo Corripio
All I can say is wow! I decided to take the plunge this morning and update my device (an Se2020) thanks to a friend telling me via Twitter last night that on his SE2020, iOS15 runs great! And it does! The speed of the phone is as fast as if I hadn’t updated I say this because generally when you

putting a pdf file on your phone and beaing able to shair it with some one? how would I do this?

2021-09-21 Thread Mich Verrier
Hi all. I am wondering how would I put a pdf file on to my iPhone 8 and be able to shair it with some one? Many thanks. From Mich. -- 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

Re: adapter question

2021-09-21 Thread Frank Ventura
One other solution is a lightning splitter. It has one male lightning plug on one end and two female lightning ports on the other. Not sure if it would owkr with all applications. Sincerely, Frank Ventura frank.vent...@littlebreezes.com ~Sent from my

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-21 Thread CJ & AA MAY
Thanks for these tips. I will try them, but it was so simple to use before that it is a shame they felt the need to change. Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Debby Sent: 20 September 2021 19:37 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: new Seven Little Words Hi Alison,

Re: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-21 Thread Janet Bell
Hi Alison I looked on the app store at the updates and haven't got it yet.  maybe they have stopped it until they fix what they have done to it.  I very much doubt it but you never know.  Janet On 21/09/2021 11:41, CJ & AA MAY wrote: For me the change only happened a couple of days ago, but

Re: For those of you coming from the beta

2021-09-21 Thread Greg Wocher
Hello, There is a security update that shows up only after you delete the beta profile. You delete the beta profile, reset your device and then check for updates. After doing this there will be a iOS15 security update. Greg Wocher > On Sep 21, 2021, at 2:10 AM, Simon A Fogarty wrote: > > I

RE: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-21 Thread CJ & AA MAY
For me the change only happened a couple of days ago, but I have seen messages a week or so from people for whom it had changed. I tried to use the game again this morning but gave up. It is so sluggish! Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Janet Bell Sent: 21 September

Can anyone tell me how I can convert a word file to PDF on my IPhone please?

2021-09-21 Thread 'Eleanor Roberts' via VIPhone
Hi all. Hoping someone can help with this. I have a Word document saved in files on my IPhone. I need to convert this file to a PDF file so I can send it on to various people who've asked for it in PDF form instead. So just wondered if anyone could give me some idiot-proof instructions as to

Re: new Seven Little Words

2021-09-21 Thread Janet Bell
Hi when did these changes happen I'm afraid I haven't noticed anything different.  Janet On 20/09/2021 18:49, CJ & AA MAY wrote: I have always enjoyed this word puzzled game on my iPhone but the recent changes are really making it frustrating to play. The enhancements make it much slower

RE: iPhone accessible thermostat preferably with Echo capability?

2021-09-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Dude, If temperatures get to those negative levels, I’d suggest moving to a warmer climate Or getting a big open fire that you can roast a beast on as well as keep warm! Cause that’s bloody cold. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, 21 September 2021

RE: For those of you coming from the beta

2021-09-21 Thread Simon A Fogarty
I can't see any security update for the 15 IOS release But if this is related to the security update released last week for the IOS 14.8 version Then that would have been included in the IOS 15 release Not a second update minutes after the original release was made. I've removed and re