Re: SiriusXm issue

2023-12-17 Thread Duane Steele
My suggestion is meant to inspire somebody on the list who does have social media accounts. I used to, but like you, Richard, I don't now. I guess another avenue would be to try calling again during normal business hours when more staff is at work. Unfortunately, most of those who actually

RE: SiriusXm issue

2023-12-17 Thread Richard Turner
I don't have any social media accounts. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.” -- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ Microsoft Windows 11

Re: SiriusXm issue

2023-12-17 Thread Duane Steele
Hello Richard and all who subscribe to SiriusXM, i suspect that the only way to get SiriusXM to respond to our concerns about accessibility in their current update is to launch a campaign on social media where we explain to the general public what's missing from our experience with their

RE: SiriusXm issue

2023-12-17 Thread Kolby Garrison
Hi, Richard, I have also reported the inaccessibility of the newly updated SiriusXM app to SiriusXM via telephone call and online chat. Like you, I experienced the same scenarios of listener care representatives not understanding inaccessibility, screen reading software, unlabeled buttons, ETC.

Re: Loss of Siri voices when iPhone is on charge.

2023-12-17 Thread Grant Downey
Thanks for your email! On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 3:59 PM Esther Levegnale wrote: > hi, I remember that song does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bed > post overnight. Good analogy. Loved it. Esther. > Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max! > > On Dec 16, 2023, at 6:37 

What can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C? 9 to 5 Mac

2023-12-17 Thread VIPhone
9to5Mac - Sunday, December 17, 2023 What can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C? On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals. The

RE: Digest for viphone@googlegroups.com - 25 updates in 7 topics

2023-12-17 Thread Jessica Barr
Thanks for looking into it, Richard. I hope it does show up again when the Mac app is released. I'm a very new Mac user and haven't installed any apps on it yet, but that might be something to look into when it comes out. - Original Message - From: viphone@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday,

Re: My latest purchase of a new mechanical keyboard

2023-12-17 Thread David Grossoehme
If you are going to order those switches, I'd ask someone if you can make the change with that keyboard before ordering them.  Why waste your money for something you can't use? Dave On 12/10/2023 4:31 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: During black Friday I ended up buying a Keychron K10 pro

Re: Digital meet thermometer with Bluetooth

2023-12-17 Thread David Grossoehme
Depending on how long the battery last would depend on if I ordered that large of pack of batteries unless you have a charger that will except that battery.  If you aren't sure of what battery you are using, then check with a Batteries Plus store or a battery supply if it last a fairly long

Re: Loss of Siri voices when iPhone is on charge.

2023-12-17 Thread Esther Levegnale
hi, I remember that song does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bed post overnight. Good analogy. Loved it. Esther. Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max! > On Dec 16, 2023, at 6:37 PM, Carolyn Arnold <2carolynarn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I remember that song, LOL.

Re: My latest purchase of a new mechanical keyboard

2023-12-17 Thread Esther Levegnale
I have the Apple Magic keyboard and absolutely love it!  I've had it for years.Anyway, I hope all of you have a good day!EstherSent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max!On Dec 10, 2023, at 4:31 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: During black Friday I ended up buying a Keychron K10

RE: SiriusXm issue

2023-12-17 Thread Richard Turner
Does anyone know how to contact Sirius XM? I'm finding more unlabeled buttons. Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.” -- Cedrick Bridgeforth My web site:

RE: SiriusXm issue

2023-12-17 Thread Richard Turner
I'm currently on hold with Sirius XM after trying to get one of their call center staff to understand that using VoiceOver has many buttons that are not speaking what they are. She clearly has no idea what a screen reader is and after 5 minutes of explaining myself I suggested I needed to talk

RE: SiriusXm issue

2023-12-17 Thread Richard Turner
In an attempt to trouble shoot all the unlabeled buttons in the new update to Sirius XM, I tried Screen Recognition. No joy. I'll wait for sighted help to see if anyone can read the buttons... Richard, USA “Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it on the

Re: Here Are The Steps to Get Your iOS 17.2 iPhone / iPad to Automatically Announce When the Battery Level Falls Below or Rises Above a Certain Percentage

2023-12-17 Thread Grant Downey
Thanks for your email! On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM M. Taylor wrote: > You’re very welcome, John. > > So glad you like it and that it works for you. > > I have my phone announce when the battery level drops below 80%, 60%, and > 40%. Of course, each of these announcements requires its own

RE: Here Are The Steps to Get Your iOS 17.2 iPhone / iPad to Automatically Announce When the Battery Level Falls Below or Rises Above a Certain Percentage

2023-12-17 Thread M. Taylor
You’re very welcome, John. So glad you like it and that it works for you. I have my phone announce when the battery level drops below 80%, 60%, and 40%. Of course, each of these announcements requires its own shortcut. Again, you’re very welcome. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

Re: Loss of Siri voices when iPhone is on charge.

2023-12-17 Thread Grant Downey
Thanks for your email! On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 12:55 PM Malcolm Parfitt wrote: > Since updating to iOS 17.3 (21D5026f) my iPhone loses Siri UK voice 4 each > day. I make now abandoned using Siri voices for now, I will retry in a > later version. > > Mike, I think I will visit my favourite

RE: Is StarplayrX still on the app store?

2023-12-17 Thread Richard Turner
I did some checking. The maker of StarplayrX is Todd Bruss and on his web site, it says they are working on a whole new Mac version ... nothing about iOS, but the app is not showing up in the app store for me either. Though, my copy is now working just fine. I even checked in the app store on

Re: Loss of Siri voices when iPhone is on charge.

2023-12-17 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Since updating to iOS 17.3 (21D5026f) my iPhone loses Siri UK voice 4 each day.  I make now abandoned using Siri voices for now, I will retry in a later version.Mike, I think I will visit my favourite barstool in my local pub for medicinal purposes you understand.Malcolm ParfittOn 17 Dec 2023, at

Re: Here Are The Steps to Get Your iOS 17.2 iPhone / iPad to Automatically Announce When the Battery Level Falls Below or Rises Above a Certain Percentage

2023-12-17 Thread John Panarese
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Re: Loss of Siri voices when iPhone is on charge.

2023-12-17 Thread Mike B.
I have the same problem, but only after updating any iOS version beginning with iOS17... After an iOS17 update my Voiceover switches from Siri voice 1 United States to Siri voice 2 United States. I've have to redownload Siri voice 1 United States and then switch to it after every iOS17 update

Here Are The Steps to Get Your iOS 17.2 iPhone / iPad to Automatically Announce When the Battery Level Falls Below or Rises Above a Certain Percentage

2023-12-17 Thread VIPhone
Hello Everyone, If you would like to have your iPhone automatically announce when the battery level falls below a certain percentage, with VoiceOver enabled, do the following: 1. Launch the Shortcuts app. 2. Select the Automation tab, located near the bottom of the display. 3. Select the Add

Is StarplayrX still on the app store?

2023-12-17 Thread Jessica Barr
I sent a reply to the thread about StarplayrX and SiriusXM a few hours ago; however, I'm subscribed in digest mode and I forgot to change the subject line to reflect the specific topic. I tried searching for StarplayrX this morning and couldn't find it. I typed the name into the search field as

Re: Digest for viphone@googlegroups.com - 22 updates in 7 topics

2023-12-17 Thread Grant Downey
Thanks for your email! On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 7:54 AM Jessica Barr wrote: > Has StarplayrX been removed from the app store? I typed the name into the > search field exactly as it is written in this field, and it said "no > results". > > - Original Message - > From:

RE: Digest for viphone@googlegroups.com - 22 updates in 7 topics

2023-12-17 Thread Jessica Barr
Has StarplayrX been removed from the app store? I typed the name into the search field exactly as it is written in this field, and it said "no results". - Original Message - From: viphone@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023 06:23 PM To: Digest recipients Subject: Digest

RE: sleep modeRE: Haptic time on Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-12-17 Thread 'Linda C. Knight' via VIPhone
Thank you. I appreciate this. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2023 02:42 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: sleep modeRE: Haptic time on Apple Watch Ultra 2 You first of all have to configure the sleep focus on

Re: Loss of Siri voices when iPhone is on charge.

2023-12-17 Thread Grant Downey
Thanks for your email! On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 3:55 AM Øyvind Lode wrote: > Hello, > > I have the exact same issue and I've had it since iOS 17.0. > All of my SIRI voices are automatically deleted when charging. > I use Norwegian SIRI 1 as my default voice and UK English 3 and U.S. > English

Re: Loss of Siri voices when iPhone is on charge.

2023-12-17 Thread Øyvind Lode
Hello, I have the exact same issue and I've had it since iOS 17.0. All of my SIRI voices are automatically deleted when charging. I use Norwegian SIRI 1 as my default voice and UK English 3 and U.S. English SIRI 4 in my language rotor. I've re-downloaded all voices a lot and I'm tired of that, so