RE: Uber phone number where I could talk to a live agent.

2024-04-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Janet, Of course I am not Jennie but I think I can provide, at least, a partial answer to your question; said answer being the following: In certain counties throughout the United States, Uber participates in the para-transit program. So, if you have been approved for para-transit, in a

RE: Uber phone number where I could talk to a live agent.

2024-04-26 Thread dandrews920
There is no live agent you can talk to for most things. I had a problem with Uber Eats last night and on their web site, it specifically said there was no phone number to reach a human. It is almost like they are proud of it! Dave From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

Re: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone.

2024-04-26 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Yes > On Apr 26, 2024, at 6:20 PM, janet gross wrote: > > Hi Jonathan, > > So if I turn off both these features, you mean I should just use the cellular > for when I make a call? > > Janet > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Jonathan Cohn > Sent: Friday, April 26,

RE: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone.

2024-04-26 Thread janet gross
Hi Jonathan, So if I turn off both these features, you mean I should just use the cellular for when I make a call? Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jonathan Cohn Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 3:59 PM To: Viphone Subject: Re: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone. The only

Re: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone.

2024-04-26 Thread Jonathan Cohn
The only other thing I can think of is WiFi calling. Open Settings -> Cellular Then just beyond Carrier Selection There are two on/off toggles WiFi Calling and Calls on other devices I suggest you turn both of these off for at least a test period Jonathan > On Apr 25, 2024, at 2:23 AM,

RE: Uber phone number where I could talk to a live agent.

2024-04-26 Thread janet gross
HI Jenny, Can I ask you what is the Uber option program? Is this phone number for all states in the USA? I had heard some time ago, the hail Uber was just for some states, but not others. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jenny Bomareto Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 12:51 PM To:

RE: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone.

2024-04-26 Thread janet gross
Hi Dave, This is several different phone numbers. Some of them might have been the same, but not many. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Grossoehme Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 12:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com; Richard Turner Subject: Re: Out going Phone Calls on

Re: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

2024-04-26 Thread David Grossoehme
I'm with you here richard and Steve on accessibility of Sonos with the update. Dave On 4/25/2024 11:14 AM, Richard Turner wrote: Thanks Sieghard, This sounds great!  I too hope they maintain their excellent VoiceOver accessibility. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but

RE: pausing recording in Voice Memos or alternative app

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
The new Tape It app has either a monthly, yearly subscription, or a one time fee of I think $30. The monthly fees look like they are around $6 per month and annually could be $20 but there are 10 amounts listed in the app store so I wrote the contact person listed in David Goldfield's Tech-VI

RE: Uber phone number where I could talk to a live agent.

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
According to an AI search in Perplexity, Rider and driver support have the same number: 1-800-593-7069 Their 0 tolerance complaint line is 1-800-664-1378 HTH, Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a disaster. Either you're going to

Re: Out going Phone Calls on my iPhone.

2024-04-26 Thread David Grossoehme
Is this one number that is being called, or many different numbers? Dave On 4/24/2024 8:09 PM, Richard Turner wrote: Try doing a web search for the number to see if you can discover what it is. Richard, USA "It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a

Re: pausing recording in Voice Memos or alternative app

2024-04-26 Thread Gerardo Corripio
AudioMemos which allows to via the magic-tap, to resume recordings without having to have several files. There’s a new app just-released someting something about Tape… might that app have the magic-tap for resuming?Try Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone SE (2nd Generation) de Telcel > El 26 abr

Uber phone number where I could talk to a live agent.

2024-04-26 Thread Jenny Bomareto
I was scheduling a ride for tomorrow and it charged me 20 bucks. I’m on the Uber option program and I’m only supposed to be charged $2.50 so I need to cancel the $20 transaction before it withdrawals. I don’t like when I have to, do this new stuff where you have to do it on the computer? I feel

RE: How to get the most out of Apple Maps

2024-04-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Thanks, I'll look for it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 10:34 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: How to get the most out of Apple Maps Hi Sieghard, I just used it in the car with my wife a few days ago and it spoke just fine.

RE: How to get the most out of Apple Maps

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
Hi Sieghard, I just used it in the car with my wife a few days ago and it spoke just fine. When you hit the Go button, if it isn’t talking, see if there is a button that says “Audio, All guidance.” It is just after the Overview Mode button. HTH, -- The following information is important for

RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

2024-04-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I just did a Google search for "Will the new Sonos app maintain Voiceover accessibility" and the first search result was a link to exactly that question which was asked by another blind Sonos user in the Sonos community. Here is the reply given by a Sonos employee: Welcome to the Sonos

RE: pausing recording in Voice Memos or alternative app

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
No, the Magic tap stops the recording. IN the app called "Just Press Record" which is $4.99 once you start the recording, there is a pause button that is one flick left from the stop button. Of course, you end up hearing VoiceOver say those things on the recording unless perhaps if you are

Re: pausing recording in Voice Memos or alternative app

2024-04-26 Thread Anna Dresner
Hello Ryan, I'm pretty sure the magic tap pauses a voice memos recording. Best, Anna > On Apr 26, 2024, at 12:17 PM, Ryan Mann wrote: > > If you are recording something using Voice Memos, is there any way to pause > the recording then start recording again and have it be one recording? If

How to get the most out of Apple Maps

2024-04-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Richard just posted about turning on detailed voice guidance in Google Maps. I recently tried to use Apple Maps a few times both while in a vehicle and also walking and I must admit I am a bit confused about what happened to it. It seems that when I put in a destination while driving with

pausing recording in Voice Memos or alternative app

2024-04-26 Thread Ryan Mann
If you are recording something using Voice Memos, is there any way to pause the recording then start recording again and have it be one recording? If not, are there any other recording apps that have this capability? Ryan Mann Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist

Re: How to Turn on Detailed Voice Guidance for Vision Impaired Users in Google Maps

2024-04-26 Thread Flor Lynch
 That's a WhatsApp number, BTW. If calling from outside of Ireland, you would prefix that number with the country code of 00353. On 4/26/2024 4:10 PM, Richard Turner wrote: For those not subscribed to David’s list, here is a good tip for those who use Google Maps in case you had not

How to Turn on Detailed Voice Guidance for Vision Impaired Users in Google Maps

2024-04-26 Thread Richard Turner
For those not subscribed to David’s list, here is a good tip for those who use Google Maps in case you had not discovered it. >From David Goldfield’s Tech-VI list: From: tech...@groups.io tech...@groups.io On Behalf Of David Goldfield

Re: Dictation and Siri acting weird on my IPhone 14 which I've rebooted

2024-04-26 Thread Chela Robles
Thank you for the fix it worked that was so weird. Never had this issue before. Bookmarking This for future reference. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2024, at 6:41 AM, Chela Robles wrote: > > When I go to the status bar running IOS 17.4.1 I see microphone in use, then > I tap it and it

Re: Dictation and Siri acting weird on my IPhone 14 which I've rebooted

2024-04-26 Thread Chela Robles
When I go to the status bar running IOS 17.4.1 I see microphone in use, then I tap it and it displays siri and dictation are in use but there is no way to clear it. Unless I manually power off the device in settings general shut down. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2024, at 6:07 AM, Chela

Re: Dictation and Siri acting weird on my IPhone 14 which I've rebooted

2024-04-26 Thread Barbara Stahl
Are you using Wi-Fi if so try turning that off and then back on again maybe it's the Internet connection you could also try turning Siri off and then back on again and you might be able to do the same thing with with dictation in settings > On Apr 26, 2024, at 9:08 AM, Chela Robles wrote: >

Dictation and Siri acting weird on my IPhone 14 which I've rebooted

2024-04-26 Thread Chela Robles
Whenever I try to use dictation from the keyboard that is onscreen, for some reason, it's not working properly as it should. Also, Siri is acting up, just hangs when I press the power button but I will try "hey" command next if that solves my issue, but am generally wondering if Apple has an

Re: Voiceover and mail

2024-04-26 Thread Chris Chaffin
No, this can not be changed in the default mail app. Chris > On Apr 26, 2024, at 8:38 AM, 'Karen Poulakos' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Using the mail app that came on my SE 2022, is there a way to rearrange the > columns? Voiceover currently reads the sender first. I would prefer to > hear

Voiceover and mail

2024-04-26 Thread 'Karen Poulakos' via VIPhone
Using the mail app that came on my SE 2022, is there a way to rearrange the columns? Voiceover currently reads the sender first. I would prefer to hear the subject first. Any help is much appreciated. Karen P -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If

Re: Questions about MacBook and VoiceOver

2024-04-26 Thread Jennie Facer
Just curious, do you have quick nav on when trying to navigate through your email addresses? For your 2nd question, go into the VO Utility and under verbosity, you should be able to change what happens or what is being announced under the customise option I believe. Jenn Jennie Facer TO THE

RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

2024-04-26 Thread chrisjudge1967
I always get Leary when I hear about a pending update for the Sonos app. So far the accessibility has been great, but I have well over $1 invested in Sonos gear and I can’t help but get a bit nervous wondering if some major accessibility issue will come up and turn my speakers in to paper