Re: Apple watch question - watch face direction or signpost does not give the latitude longitude or hight

2023-06-19 Thread Jonathan Cohn
If I am understanding you correctly, this is not a watch face exactly, but a complication that by default is associated with the face. It might be one of the complications associated with the compass app. If you edit the watch face, you will find an area listing the complications available

Apple watch question - watch face direction or signpost does not give the latitude longitude or hight

2023-06-12 Thread davycuppens
Hi Folks I am not sure what the correct translation is for that watch face, but it is the pre-installed face on the watch that gives the date, temperature but should also provide information about our whereabouts longitude latitude etc ... But the only thing it tells is 2 figures a 3 and a 5

RE: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish

2023-04-04 Thread rick.alfaro
:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish In trying to mess around with other voices, I also stopped and restarted VoiceOver, which definitely seemed to help with the sluggishness. Try this before doing anything more drastic. -- Christopher (

RE: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish

2023-04-04 Thread Christopher Chaltain
023 12:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish Turns out I was using Samantha after all. I improved the sluggishness by doing a power off and restarting. I hope that helps others. I now see that I can choose from all of the same voices I have on my phone

RE: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish

2023-04-04 Thread Christopher Chaltain
on my phone. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷ Chaltain at Outlook, USA From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Feliciano Godoy Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish No issues with series 5.I say reset watch after iCl

Re: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish

2023-04-04 Thread Feliciano Godoy
No issues with series 5.I say reset watch after iCloud back up. For tech tips and updates: LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Follow www.instagram/TheBlindMan12v those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. -Steve Jobs

Re: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish

2023-04-04 Thread Greg Wocher
Hello, I am using a series 6 and I have noticed the sluggishness. I would try switching voices but my watch won't let me. I may have to do a complete restore to see if that helps. I just don't wont to lose all my health data. Greg Wocher > On Apr 4, 2023, at 12:45 PM, Christopher Chalt

RE: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish

2023-04-04 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I’ve noticed the sluggishness on my SE. I wasn’t aware we had an option to use anything but Siri voices on the Apple Watch. I’ll need to look into this. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷ Chaltain at Outlook, USA From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Re: Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish

2023-04-04 Thread Mary Otten
. It disappeared with watchOS 9 never to be seen again. I have reset and nothing helped, also wrote Apple accessibility, crickets. Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 4, 2023, at 7:36 AM, rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote:Has anyone noticed the increased sluggishness with Watch OS 9.4? I have a series 7 watch and after

Watch OS 9.4 extremely sluggish

2023-04-04 Thread rick.alfaro
Has anyone noticed the increased sluggishness with Watch OS 9.4? I have a series 7 watch and after upgrading to OS 9.4, swiping or tapping when using VO has really affected responsiveness in a big way. This is the same with all of the American siri voices. I’m wondering if it’s just me watch

Re: a disappointment with apple Watch 9.4

2023-03-28 Thread Peter Logan
Working perfectly on my series 7 watch… Been running the beta for a while, so I’ve had no issues…Sent from my IPhone.On Mar 28, 2023, at 1:57 PM, Dan wrote: I have an apple watch SE.  I just installed 9.4 and have noticed something that is rather disappointing

a disappointment with apple Watch 9.4

2023-03-28 Thread Dan
I have an apple watch SE.  I just installed 9.4 and have noticed something that is rather disappointing. I am seeing a significant delay in VO responding.  I thought perhaps it was due to the speaking rate but I turned it up and the delay

Re: counting steps on apple watch SE

2023-03-12 Thread Wayne Merritt
Hi. If you are walking on a treadmill and your hands are holding onto the bar or bars on the equipment, then I can understand why the watch wouldn't count very many steps since your hands are stationary. There are step counting apps which you can use from the watch and/or your phone to count steps

Using Apple Watch in the pool or lake/ocean

2023-03-12 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi, I thought I would also make this a separate post to see if some others here use their Apple Watch on a regular bases for swimming work-outs whether that is the pool swim or in open water like a lake or the ocean. I have an Apple Watch 5th generation and for the most part I am still quite

RE: Should I upgrade from Apple Watch series 3 to latest model?

2023-03-12 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
If you waited this long and considering we are now half way to the next major Apple September release, I would probably keep the series 3 Apple Watch and upgrade to one of the new Apple Watches this fall which I assume will be the series 9. I never bought the initial Apple Watch, but my wife

Should I upgrade from Apple Watch series 3 to latest model?

2023-03-12 Thread Yohandy
Hey all, I've been using my apple watch Series 3 for a very long time. Should I upgrade to a newer model? Is there much point? I figured the speed increases would be worth it, but are the other features like blood oxygen measurements etc useful? I also had a question regarding the new zones

Re: counting steps on apple watch SE

2023-03-09 Thread Mary Otten
I should also have said that if you are say walking on a treadmill, and you engage a walking workout, you still won’t get step count worth a darn. But you will at least get exercise credit for it.Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 9, 2023, at 1:55 PM, Dan wrote: Hi all, I

Re: counting steps on apple watch SE

2023-03-09 Thread Mary Otten
The watch does not do a good job counting steps. Put your phone in your pocket and you’ll get much better results. Maybe, if you walk and really swing the arm that has the watch on it, that might help. But I don’t know that. I do know that if you’re on a treadmill and you hold on, you can walk

counting steps on apple watch SE

2023-03-09 Thread Dan
Hi all, I have one of these but am having trouble figuring out how to get it to count my steps during the day.  Is this possible?  If so where can I find info on how to set this up? Thanks. -- Dan Beaver

RE: NonCellular Apple Watch Without iDevice?

2023-02-24 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
quot;Medical Id" and "Emergency Call" options. There is also a cancel option so you can safely try it and then tap cancel. If your watch is awake and you just press it quickly it will bring up the dock which can contain I think up to 10 apps and you can select in Settings whether these a

RE: NonCellular Apple Watch Without iDevice?

2023-02-23 Thread Fazil M.
Thanks much, Sieghard. May I know how many tactile buttons on Apple Watch SE2? I can feel the digital chrown only, is there anything else besides this one? Thanks! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:06 PM To: viphone

RE: NonCellular Apple Watch Without iDevice?

2023-02-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, it will work as a watch, you will be able to use things like alarms, the timer, stop watch, workout and all that. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:49 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: NonCellular Apple Watch Without iDevice

NonCellular Apple Watch Without iDevice?

2023-02-22 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, Group. I would be travelling over-Seas soon where I am not willing to take any of my iDevices but AppleWatch-SE2. Would my non-cellular Apple-Watch would work as a watch without an iDevice there? Thanks! -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list

Apple Watch user recounts harrowing health scare: 'I'd have just passed out and died without ever knowing'

2023-02-20 Thread Dennis Long
Apple Watch user recounts harrowing health scare: 'I'd have just passed out and died without ever knowing' Time and time again, the Apple Watch has been credited with saving lives with its heart monitoring, Emergency SOS, and fall detection features. By Chance Miller Time and time again

Activity in Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-19 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, Group. I have a non-cellular Apple Watch SE2. When I was in gym today, I saw 'Setup Activities' on the Watch-face of SE2 and when I double-tapped on it, I wasn't sure how to set activities up. Any help is much appreciated. One more thing, I am trying to find and download the manual of SE2

RE: Charger for iPhone12 and Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-14 Thread Christopher Chaltain
(AKA CJ) =>÷ Chaltain at Outlook, USA From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, February 13, 2023 11:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Charger for iPhone12 and Apple Watch SE2? MagSafe is everything from the iPhone 12 and up. I have a Bel

RE: Charger for iPhone12 and Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-13 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
MagSafe is everything from the iPhone 12 and up. I have a Belkin charging stand which has a larger round pad for the iPhone (it is MagSafe so the iPhone sticks to it) and beside it is the typical smaller Apple Watch disk. This however is not necessarily suitable for travelling, more of a desk

RE: Apple Watch SE2 Strap?

2023-02-13 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I would recommend a Milanese Loop band which you can get from Amazon for a fraction of the price as what Apple charges for theirs. That is a very subtle metal band with magnetic closure, you just pull the end with the magnet and loosen it so you can pull the watch over your wrist and when you

Charger for iPhone12 and Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-13 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, group. I am looking for a multi-port charger for iPhone12 and Apple Watch SE2. Recommendations are highly appreciated. 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

RE: Charger for iPhone12 and Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-13 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I know I'm not helping much, but when I was recently looking around for a wireless charging pad for my iPhone 11, I did see several options. Everything I came across assumed you'd be hooking the charger you got with your watch into the charging stand. There were also a lot of options that only

Apple Watch SE2 Strap?

2023-02-13 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, Group. I got my first ever Apple Watch SE2 yesterday but the larger band that comes with the watch along with a smaller band is bit shorter for me. Can I buy a bit larger compatible band from somewhere? I am in Vancouver, Canada. Thanks! -- The following information is important

RE: Apple Watch SE2 Box?

2023-02-13 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
, February 12, 2023 9:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple Watch SE2 Box? Hi, Group. I got my first ever Apple Watch today. It is SE2 and I got it from local Apple Store. One of the Store clerks put the band in it and set it up too without Voiceover. Now when I brought it home, I don’t know

RE: Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-13 Thread Ari Moisio
itti Subject: RE: Apple Watch SE2? Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:51:49 From: Fazil M. To: viphone@googlegroups.com Thanks much, Anna. Just another quick question; I am buying the watch from the Apple Store, should I tell my cell-phone provider that now I got Apple Watch too, or not necessary? Th

Apple Watch SE2 Box?

2023-02-12 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, Group. I got my first ever Apple Watch today. It is SE2 and I got it from local Apple Store. One of the Store clerks put the band in it and set it up too without Voiceover. Now when I brought it home, I don't know how to open this watch-box. It is an oblong box with rings on either end

RE: Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-12 Thread Fazil M.
Isee, thanks much; I am getting GPS. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Anna Dresner Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2023 11:23 AM To: VIPhone Mailing List Subject: Re: Apple Watch SE2? Hi Fazil, If your watch has a cell connection, you will need to set that up with your phone

Re: Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-12 Thread Anna Dresner
Hi Fazil, If your watch has a cell connection, you will need to set that up with your phone carrier. I don’t think it matters whether you do that before or after the watch arrives. If the watch doesn’t offer cell service, you don’t need to contact your carrier because you won’t be setting up

RE: Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-12 Thread Fazil M.
Thanks much, Anna. Just another quick question; I am buying the watch from the Apple Store, should I tell my cell-phone provider that now I got Apple Watch too, or not necessary? Thanks! I’m assuming this is your first Apple Watch. In that case, you will need to pair it with your phone

Re: Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-12 Thread Anna Dresner
Hello Fazil, I’m assuming this is your first Apple Watch. In that case, you will need to pair it with your phone, either by lining it up with the camera or entering a code. Open the Books app and search for Apple Watch User Guide. Make sure you get the one for version 9.0. There are detailed

Apple Watch SE2?

2023-02-11 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, Group. I am expecting Apple Watch SE2 soon. How should I set it up when it is out of the box, please? 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

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-21 Thread Richard Turner
@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of lenron brown Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Swimming with an Apple watch Wow OHSU sounds amazing and I would love more info on this place. Hoping to move up there in the next 6 months to a year so would for sure sign

Re: Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-21 Thread lenron brown
ose are actually recommended pool temps here in the states. > > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Sieghard Weitzel > Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:03 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Swimming with an Apple watch > > > > Wow, that's

temperatures with an Apple Watch

2023-01-21 Thread Richard Turner
Here is the text of an article I found from Apple support for other inquiring minds: Recommended conditions for using and storing most Apple Watch models Apple Watch is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C). You can store your Apple Watch

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-21 Thread Richard Turner
Find the phone is not responsive with wet fingers either, so I’m not surprised the watch behaves similarly. Good points to consider, thank you. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-21 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
The newer of an Apple watch you have the better. The workout app has the various workouts like outdoor walk, outdoor run, pool swim etc. You can usually set a workout with an "open goal" which in the case of the pool swim still would ask you how long your pool is, e.g. 25 metres or

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-20 Thread khevener
This subject really intrigues me as I do like to swim laps along with various water aerobics stuff. All I have is an Iphone se2. Obviously I would need an apple watch. What model could I get by with? Also, where do you find the water workouts? What kind of information do you get

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-20 Thread Richard Turner
Thanks all, That is what I needed. Since some of what I will be doing is just water exercises, using the control center makes the most sense until I get to where I can do some lap swims. I did read about being sure to dry off the watch and its speakers before unlocking it. I just

RE: Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
: Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Swimming with an Apple watch I seem to recall there are some folks who swim with their watch on this list. If so, I have a couple questions because I am going to finally get an opportunity to swim several times a week. I have

Re: Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-19 Thread Tai Tomasi
I swim with my watch.  Yes, you will want to activate the pool swim workout. You have to choose the yardage of your pool, and once you do that, there will be a screen that describes what happens to the touchscreen and that it is disabled. Don’t do like I did and start swimming before you click OK

Swimming with an Apple watch

2023-01-19 Thread Richard Turner
I seem to recall there are some folks who swim with their watch on this list. If so, I have a couple questions because I am going to finally get an opportunity to swim several times a week. I have the series 6, Wi-Fi model. NO Cellular.. Do I need to do anything in particular to lock

Apple Watch workout suggestion

2023-01-19 Thread Traci Duncan
Watch suggested an elliptical workout. At first I doubted this because ellipticals are super challenging. The gazelle glider definitely is not. I've tested this with and without logging in a specific workout. My heart rate and exercise minutes seem to be the same. Any thoughts on this? If you

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-11 Thread chrisjudge1967
I was wondering that as well. I’m embarrassed to admit I’m still using series four. That is about to change, I just can’t decide if I want to invest in the ultra, buy a series 8 or wait a while to see what’s next for the apple watch. Chris Judge <https://www.freedomscientific.com/Train

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread rick.alfaro
ck.alf...@gmail.com Warmest regards Rick Alfaro From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 2:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple Watch Question Thanks, That helps. IN that exact situation, the two finger double ta

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread rick.alfaro
com> ---rick.alf...@gmail.com Warmest regards Rick Alfaro From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 2:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple Watch Question I think it is more a feature of the OS, not the version of

Re: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Kay Malmquist
I think you have to go in to the health app on your phone to set it up. I did this such a long time ago, I barely remember. - Original Message - From: Chris Chaffin To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:32 PM Subject: Re: Apple Watch Question I

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Les Kriegler
It seems to be app specific. I tried it from the Home Screen and nothing happened, no audio message. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 2:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple Watch Question I have no idea. I

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Richard, On occasion, I have encountered the same issue. While holding the crown, nothing seems to happen: other times, it works as it should. I have version 9 of the Watch Software. This is on a Series 8 model. Les From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent

RE: Apple Watch os9: moving items in the control center nolonger possible is this a known bug?

2023-01-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
t; On Behalf Of davycupp...@gmail.com<mailto:davycupp...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11:47 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Apple Watch os9: moving items in the control center nolonger possible is this a known bug? Dear Watch users As

Apple Watch os9: moving items in the control center nolonger possible is this a known bug?

2023-01-10 Thread davycuppens
Dear Watch users As the subject says: moving or rearranging items in the control center is apparently nolonger possible in the latest Watch OS. Is this ment tob e or a new bug? Regards Davy -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
pped again do enable it again. What is live audio supposed to do? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple Watch Question I think it is more a feature of the OS, not the version of watch. I have

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Richard Turner
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple Watch Question I think it is more a feature of the OS, not the version of watch. I have a series 6 running OS 9.2 and it works for me

Re: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Chris Chaffin
I think it is more a feature of the OS, not the version of watch.  I have a series 6 running OS 9.2 and it works for me.After starting the ECG app, touch near the bottom of the screen.It will first say, hold your finger on the crown, pause for a second, then say, magic tap for live audio.On

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Ari Moisio
Hello Jus chekced with my watch SE with four finger double tap to activate the help mode :-) Lukkily there is no five-finger-taps... yet. -- mr. M01510 & guide Loadstone-GPS Lat: 62.38718, lon: 25.64672 hkp://wwwkeys.pgp.net B784D020 fp:0C1F6A76 DC9DDD58 33838B5D 0E769600 B7840D02

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread michv
Hi I would also like to know how to do this if I need to since I also have a apple watch searies 6 and have found the eac or ekg or what ever it is cald. From Mich. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: January 10, 2023 2:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Richard Turner
I have no idea. I was told that the Magic Tap is the Magic Tap, is the Magic Tap on all Apple devices. Obviously, I should try everything out first. That does nothing. So, the question returns, who told whom to do a Magic Tap to get audio feedback and on which watch

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I am wondering this as well because I just did an EEC and apart from telling me to put my finger on the digital crown there was nothing else and doing a 2-finger double tap on my Apple Watch, I think it's a series 6) did nothing. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of rick.alf

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread rick.alfaro
ps.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple Watch Question It is the same as on the phone, two finger double tap. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Richard Turner
@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of kriegle...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 8:11 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple Watch Question Hi All, I was taking my heart rate with the ECG app. I was asked to perform a Magic tap to activate live audio. How does one perform a magic tap

Re: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Chris Chaffin
Hi Les,Do a two finger double tap on the watch face for a magic tap.Please know that the magic tap is a toggle for the live audio.  So after doing a magic tap, your watch will either say live audio on or live audio off.  I do not know what it is set to by default.  But if it says live audio off

RE: Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread Aleeha Dudley
Hi there,It is the same as performing a magic tap on the phone. Perform a two finger double tap.    Sent from Mail for Windows      From: kriegle...@gmail.comSent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11:08 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Apple Watch Question Hi All

Apple Watch Question

2023-01-10 Thread kriegler01
Hi All, I was taking my heart rate with the ECG app. I was asked to perform a Magic tap to activate live audio. How does one perform a magic tap on the watch? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: Apple watch group

2023-01-09 Thread Robert Doc Wright
there is an organization that helps with all things Apple. they are IBug today www.ibugtoday.org - Original Message - From: "'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone" To: Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2023 10:17 AM Subject: Apple watch group Hi, I took the plunge and got a refurbishe

Re: Apple watch group

2023-01-08 Thread 'Mervin Keck III' via VIPhone
applewatchuncomplicated+subscr...@groups.io has been around for a few years now.MervOn Jan 8, 2023, at 2:39 PM, Les Kriegler wrote:Hi Marie and Kimberly,This is good information to have. I just picked up an Apple Watch Series 8. Unfortunately, my reasons were health related. I have to monitor my

RE: Apple watch group

2023-01-08 Thread michv
Hi. Try subing to this group. applewatchuncomplicated+subscr...@groups.io There is also watchosblindusersgr...@groups.io >From Mich. -Original Message- From: 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone Sent: January 8, 2023 12:18 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple watch group Hi, I t

Re: Apple watch group

2023-01-08 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Marie and Kimberly,This is good information to have. I just picked up an Apple Watch Series 8. Unfortunately, my reasons were health related. I have to monitor my heart rate now and having the watch seems the best option for me. So I will check out this group and subscribe to it. Thanks

Re: Apple watch group

2023-01-08 Thread Mária Orovčíková
access to more info. I know others asked about an Apple Watch user group but I can’t find the answers. I sure would appreciate if someone could let me know how to find/join them. Thanks, Kim -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Apple watch group

2023-01-08 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Hi, I took the plunge and got a refurbished series 7. I’ve listened to all the videos on Apple Vis and a good many videos on YouTube but I need access to more info. I know others asked about an Apple Watch user group but I can’t find the answers. I sure would appreciate if someone could let

Re: Apple Watch screen size

2023-01-02 Thread CHELA Robles
Well, I know my wrist size is more for a 40 mm watch which is what I had. I had a series 5 Apple Watch but it died just before Christmas so I’m saving up for the ultra because of the bigger screen myself. I also like the fact that the speaker is a lot louder than the average watch speaker

Apple Watch screen size

2023-01-02 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Hello, I’m trying to decide which screen size for the Apple Watch would work best for me. I’m wondering if the 41 mm is just too small to use voice over gestures. Thanks, Kim Line PS my hands are small to average for a woman. -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Re: Apple Watch 8

2022-12-27 Thread Fanus Buys
Hello list Sorry, I should have been more specific. What I actually mean is if someone found a way to hold the watch over the phone to bypass the manual setup process? Regards Fanus On 12/27/22, Jennie Facer wrote: > Yes, you can choose to pair the watch manually upon setup. You will h

Re: Apple Watch 8

2022-12-27 Thread Jennie Facer
Yes, you can choose to pair the watch manually upon setup. You will have to enter a code to begin pairing process. TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE, BUT TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THE WORLD! > On Dec 27, 2022, at 2:51 AM, Fanus Buys wrote: > > Hello list > I consider to purchas

Re: Apple Watch 8

2022-12-27 Thread Ari Moisio
Hello Afaik (November 2022) not. In addition i didn't manage to use the family membership feature to setup the watch's mobile data. I think but cannot verify that the watch will show some kind of code, QR or so, to capture with phone's camera. -- mr. M01510 & guide Loadstone-GPS

Apple Watch 8

2022-12-27 Thread Fanus Buys
Hello list I consider to purchase this beast. With the first gen watch I struggled to do the setup because I could not find the way to hold the watch over the specific place on my phone. The manual setup was quite complicated. Has Apple made this process more streamline for blind users? Regards

Got an Apple Watch 8 for my Birthday. Now Looking for Apps

2022-12-04 Thread Lanie Molinar
Hi all. Can anyone suggest good apps for the Apple Watch? I'm curious what's out there and accessible in general, but I'm also looking for a way to maybe log water and things like that, and if there's an app with good beginner-friendly workouts that are well described and low-impact, I'd

Apple Watch complication update issue.

2022-11-23 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I have an Apple Watch series7 running the latest version of Watch OS. On my watch face I have today’s date. For some reason this complication does not automatically update itself. If I double the complication the Callander app opens at the correct date, but Voiceover reads out

Silencing calls on the watch?

2022-11-21 Thread Mary Otten
I have my iPhone set to silence all unknown callers, i.e., people not in my contacts. It works very well. Unfortunately, sometimes calls will come through on the watch even though they’re silenced on the phone. I can’t find a separate setting to turn it off for the watch, and I shouldn’t think

RE: Series 7 watch and InfoGraph complication

2022-10-22 Thread rick.alfaro
Chris, thanks very much. Don’t know how I missed that one. I looked everywhere except for VO settings. (lol) From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2022 12:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Series 7 watch and InfoGraph

Re: Series 7 watch and InfoGraph complication

2022-10-22 Thread Chris Chaffin
This can be changed in Settings. You can get to it in the Watch app on your phone, or through Settings on your watch. Just go to Accessibility / Voiceover / Speak Seconds, and you can choose either Always or Never speak the seconds when displayed. Hope this helps. Chris > On Oct 22, 2

Series 7 watch and InfoGraph complication

2022-10-22 Thread rick.alfaro
I’ve been using the InfoGraph complication lately and can’t figure out how to change the time display format. It insists on showing hour:minutes:seconds where I would prefer to just show hours and minutes without the seconds and haven’t found a way to change this. Is there a way or is this not

Re: Is there a dedicated email list for apple watch?

2022-10-10 Thread 'Mervin Keck III' via VIPhone
AM, Cris Ali <filasti...@hotmail.com> wrote:Hello listers,Does anyone know if there is a dedicated Apple Watch email list for blind and visually impaired people? If there is one, please send me the info. I will truly appreciate it.RegardsSent from my iPhone-- The following information is imp

Re: Is there a dedicated email list for apple watch?

2022-10-10 Thread joseph hudson
; Does anyone know if there is a dedicated Apple Watch email list for blind and > visually impaired people? If there is one, please send me the info. I will > truly appreciate it. > Regards > > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the

Is there a dedicated email list for apple watch?

2022-10-10 Thread Cris Ali
Hello listers, Does anyone know if there is a dedicated Apple Watch email list for blind and visually impaired people? If there is one, please send me the info. I will truly appreciate it. Regards Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

RE: Need recommendation for power Bank for Apple Watch Series 8

2022-10-08 Thread Kevin Minor
on this, there's a cheaper way to get power to your watch charger. The watch chargers that I have use USB-Cconnectors, whereas your power bank uses USB A adaptors. Something that works for my situation is a female USB C to female USB A adaptor. It's very small, not connecting the adaptors

Re: Need recommendation for power Bank for Apple Watch Series 8

2022-10-08 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Here is the one I use both for my iPhone 12 Pro Max and my Apple Watch Series7 and my old Series2. Anker PowerCore 1 PD Redux,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PXMF52C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Malcolm Parfitt > On 9 Oct 2022, at 01:01, Sherrie Gosling wrote: > > I have multi

Need recommendation for power Bank for Apple Watch Series 8

2022-10-08 Thread Sherrie Gosling
I have multiple power banks for my iPhone, and they all have a USB output. None of them work with my new Apple Watch. I have been scouring Amazon reading about possible, watch power banks, but thought it would be good to get recommendations of what might really work. So if you have a power bank

Re: What are the advantages of buying Apple Watch series 8 over series 7?

2022-10-08 Thread Cris Ali
on the latest series, because I did not find the series 8 enhancement are that important to me. As Mary Otten said, when significant enhancements to the Apple watch features like blood sugar sensor or blood pressure monitor or real thermometer are implemented, I will be tempted to spend more. While

Re: What are the advantages of buying Apple Watch series 8 over series 7?

2022-10-07 Thread Sherrie Gosling
or down a little bit. I will say the watch is a godsend to me now, since I am having some heart issues with the heart rate changing quickly, so the watch is alerting me to these problems. I also use the ECG feature. Sherry Gosling Sent from Sherrie's iPhone > On Oct 7, 2022, at 2:06 AM, Pe

Re: Choosing betweeen Apple Watch 7 and SE 2

2022-10-07 Thread Mary Otten
AM, 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Hello, > > I’ve finally decided that an Apple watch would be a good thing for me (with > celluar service) > > > So far I haven’t had any issues buying refurbished Apple products so I’ll do > that with the wat

Re: Choosing betweeen Apple Watch 7 and SE 2

2022-10-07 Thread Michael Irons
and get messed up. My phone might be with me but it’s either locked up in someone’s car or I have it inside the place where I go rowing. My guess is the watch probably wouldn’t work if I wore it out on the water. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2022, at 2:47 PM, Feliciano Godoy > wrote: &g

Re: Choosing betweeen Apple Watch 7 and SE 2

2022-10-07 Thread Feliciano Godoy
Hi, Fall detection was introduced with Apple Watch Series 4. As with everything technology, I would recommend to purchased the latest that you can afford. This is especially true with Apple since devices lose OS support every four years it seems. Feliciano For tech tips and updates: LIKE

RE: Choosing betweeen Apple Watch 7 and SE 2

2022-10-07 Thread Kevin Minor
Hi. If you're someone who has your iPhone on you wherever you go, or you're always in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, you probably don't need the cell feature of an Apple Watch. Even if you have the cell feature on your watch, as long as your iPhone is in range, the watch defaults to using

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