RE: Uses for Old iPad

2020-04-17 Thread Cristóbal Muñoz
Baby monitor, security camera, music player, depending on what it can access, home connected devices. A friend mounted an old iPad on his fridge. His family uses it as an everything calendar, note taker etc. Kind of like a digital whiteboard. Cristóbal -Original Message- From:

Re: What happens with old phone when you order a new one?

2020-04-17 Thread Wayne Merritt
Your number should be transferred to the new phone, and then you could keep the old phone as a backup. Unless you are on a plan with AT where you had to turn in the old phone, such as the AT Next plan that i am on. Wayne On 4/17/20, Kathy Brandt wrote: > Is it set up so that your old phone

What SIM Card is used by second generation iPhone SE was RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Alan Lemly
Richard, The following article says the original iPhone SE used a nano SIM card and I be very surprised if the second generation SE didn't use a nano SIM as well: https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Faqs/228234328-What-size-SIM-card-does-an-iPhone-SE-use- But let us know if you find out

Re: Uses for Old iPad

2020-04-17 Thread Feliciano Godoy
Hi, hands-free type of tasks such as listening to music, podcasts or books. I have a two channel stereo set up in my living room where my old iPhone lives. Feliciano For tech tips and updates: LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Follow

Re: What SIM Card is used by second generation iPhone SE was RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Dave
Hi, Yes, it does use a nano sim. Just pre-ordered, my SE, and asked the question. Just hoping the 1800 MR battery, will be up to the job. Dave. -Original Message- From: Alan Lemly Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 5:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: What SIM Card is used by

RE: What SIM Card is used by second generation iPhone SE was RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Fazil
When I spoke to Apple Accessibility, they told me that it takes Nano-SIM, Regular SIM and E-SIM. Thanks! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 9:47 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: What SIM Card is used by second

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
The online process was very easy. I tried calling first because I wanted to add one other accessory, and after sitting on hold for 20 minutes, I did the online method in about 4 minutes. I’ll get the extra accessory later. Richard "There's a nap for that." - an anonymous cat in a window in

RE: Uses for Old iPad

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
A music or audio book player might be a good use for it. Richard "There's a nap for that." - an anonymous cat in a window in Portland, Oregon. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joe Orozco Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 8:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Deidre Muccio
I also ordered a Phone this morning. The process was flawless. No hitches though I did use Aira. The guy in Mexico put the order in for me. My iPhone 6 was only worth the $30 credit. I decided to keep it. I was impressed that the site did not crash.it looks like there may not be the rush that I

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Dennis Long
Yes more ram faster chip will get updates longer. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 2:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ordered a new SE this morning Is SE 2 better than iPhone8 in any ways? Thanks! From:

Uses for Old iPad

2020-04-17 Thread Joe Orozco
Hi, I have an iPad 4. The tablet works well despite its limited access to apps found on the App Store now. What good use case scenarios are people finding with such older devices? I would honestly rather sell it, in case anyone’s interested, but in the intervening period, if people have found

RE: Memory card adapter for iPhones

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
I’m not worried now about the SIM card, but trying to recall the name and brand of the adapter that plugs into the lightning port that allows one to use SD cards, etc., as external memory for accessing files. Richard "There's a nap for that." - an anonymous cat in a window in Portland,

What happens with old phone when you order a new one?

2020-04-17 Thread Kathy Brandt
Is it set up so that your old phone automatically is deactivated, or do you have to go to the store and do it? The nearest AT stores are closed. Would it be that for a time both phones are active until the old one is deactivated? Just not sure what to expect, as I always went to the Apple

RE: What SIM Card is used by second generation iPhone SE was RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Dennis Long
I suspect you will get as good or better than the iPhone 8. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 12:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: What SIM Card is used by second generation iPhone SE was RE: Apple Newsroom:

Re: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Barbara Stahl
Okay. Very cool, thanks for the info. > On Apr 16, 2020, at 11:21 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Chirp is an audiobook service which offers books sometimes a discount. So > you get an email after you sign up, and you can tell them what genres you > like. So your email reflects those. These are

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Fazil
Is SE 2 better than iPhone8 in any ways? Thanks! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of jkt4...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 5:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Ordered a new SE this morning Good morning, With my sighted wife’s help I ordered a new SE,

Re: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
It is not the same size as the old one. It is more the size of the standard iPhone 8. So current cases will not fit it. The old SE is worth $30 in trade. I plan to use my old one as a music and book player as a WiFi only device. (Sent from my iPhone SE) C On Apr 17, 2020, at 12:52 PM, kitty

Re: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Dave
Hi Richard. I was told by apple, that it would fit an iPhone 8 case. Dave. From: Richard Turner Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 9:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ordered a new SE this morning It is not the same size as the old one. It is more the size of the standard iPhone 8.

Re: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
The main difference is the A13 chip in the new SE and the A11 chip in the iPhone 8. So, if you are buying a new phone, and are fine with the size of the SE 2nd Generation; then I'd go with it. If you have a perfectly good iPhone 8, it is a personal choice if you want the newer chip. I do not

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Robin
Hey there, MissKitty UnFortunately, No, TheNew Apple iPhoneSE is DefinitelyNot TheSameSize as the 1stGeneration Apple iPhoneSE, as it's TheSameSize as Apple's Now Retired, iPHone8 iPhone8, which is 4.7Inches. The GoodNews is it Retains Apple's HomeButton, but its Not TheSameSize as the

RE: A Question for iTunes 12.6.5.3 for Windows Users

2020-04-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Wayne, Thank you for such a detailed description of your excellent troubleshooting steps. You, in fact, did exactly what I was planning on doing before I began losing hope for the continuation of iTunes 12.6.x for Windows. You saved me and others a great deal of time and frustration by

Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
For anyone who was wondering, the one I was thinking of is the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter. $39 from Apple. Allows the use of USB sticks at least. Later, Richard "There's a nap for that." - an anonymous cat in a window in Portland, Oregon. -- The following information is important

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread jkt4960
That’s your call. If it works for you and you can afford it, then it’s a yes. If not no problem, just pass this one by. Best, Joe From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 1:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread kitty hevener
Thanks, I was kinda confused because I thought the new se was supposed to be the size of the iphone 8. But also heard folks say it’s 4.7 inch is the same size as the old se. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robin Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread kitty hevener
Richrd, thanks. Wonder how long will be able to use my current se. I hope at least another year or two. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 4:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ordered a

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Carolyn
My guess would be that in the future, there will not be a phone as small as the SE was. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robin Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 4:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ordered a new SE

Re: What happens with old phone when you order a new one?

2020-04-17 Thread goshawk on horseback
or once you are sure your new one is working as you want it, just reset and then sell the old one, that's what I normally do. Simon - Original Message - From: "Wayne Merritt" To: Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 7:53 PM Subject: Re: What happens with old phone when you order a new

RE: Memory card adapter for iPhones

2020-04-17 Thread Simon A Fogarty
It’s a lightening to SD card adapter, From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, 18 April 2020 2:29 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Memory card adapter for iPhones My bad, I forgot the name of the adapter that allows you to use external cards. I went to

RE: Help with setting up a new iphone SE when i purchase it.

2020-04-17 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Maria, When you come to a point that you need to type in a word or password etc, Then use the rota to get to typing mode, Switch the typing mode to touch Then you can type without having to worry at the time about swipe to type, Touch is a case of put your finger on the character you need

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread kitty hevener
For clarification, is the new SE the same size as the old one? Has anyone tried trading in the old se for the new one? Any luck? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Fazil Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 2:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

Re: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Dave
The new iPhone SE, is the same size, as the iPhone 8. 4.7 inches. Dave. From: kitty hevener Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 9:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ordered a new SE this morning Thanks, I was kinda confused because I thought the new se was supposed to be the size of

Re: What SIM Card is used by second generation iPhone SE was RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Dave
The E sim is built in to the phone. The regular sim, is the Nano sim. There is no regular sim. Dave. -Original Message- From: Fazil Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 7:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: What SIM Card is used by second generation iPhone SE was RE: Apple

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Robin
No one Knows ForSure if Apple's iPhoneSE 1stGeneration will Be Supported by its Forthcomin' iOS14 Personally, I don't Think it will Be Supported But with All of the Perceived Bugs & Flaws AssociatedWith Apple's iOS13, Apple may Support the 1stGeneration SE At 01:49 PM 4/17/2020, you wrote:

Any owners of 2015 macbook?

2020-04-17 Thread Justin Harris
I am curious as to whether or not there are any owners of the 2015 Macbook on this list. Not the Air, not the Pro, just the regular 2015 macbook. I ask because I am considering getting one of these which has been renewed. They can be found for between 500 and 650 on Amazon. Figured that might

Re: My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me?

2020-04-17 Thread Mary Jo Partyka
Hi, Robin, I started using the myverizon app to pay my bill and at first it seemed easy but then it got trickier. I finally decided to do auto pay so I didn’t have to go on the site every month. It is frustrating that when these sites change, the webmasters don’t realize that it is harder

Re: My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me?

2020-04-17 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I have the my verizon app, but I don't use it very much. I pay my bills by auto-pay. If I need to change anything about my account, I usually just call their accessibility number. They have always been very good at helping me. On 4/17/20, Robin Frost wrote: > Hi, > > they do have a mobile app

Re: My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me?

2020-04-17 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, My apologies to Joshua for writing privately the lateness of the hour caused me to forget to modify the address to which the message was going as for some reason Thunderbird email client doesn't reply to this list for some reason. Again I apologize.

Re: My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me?

2020-04-17 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, they do have a mobile app for #iOS and I'd assume for Android as well. That's the app to which I'm referring. I find their web site a bit easier to use but still if others can manage their accounts on the go through the app we should too and were

My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me?

2020-04-17 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I hope this finds all safe and well and having all you need in terms of food and supplies and the means to get them if you need. Today I'm writing to ask if any other list members are customers of Verizon Wireless in the USA and make use of their

RE: My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me?

2020-04-17 Thread Dennis Long
There app isn’t that accessible. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mary Jo Partyka Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 8:48 PM To: 'Karen Delzer' via VIPhone Subject: Re: My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me? Hi, Robin, I started using the myverizon app

RE: Help with setting up a new iphone SE when i purchase it.

2020-04-17 Thread chaltain
In my experience, switching typing mode to touch does not turn off slide to type. When I got my iPhone 11 I was able to enter my Apple ID and so on with slide to type enabled. You just need to be a bit quicker when finding a character and lifting your finger. If you’re too late, you can just

RE: My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me?

2020-04-17 Thread Dennis Long
I called them on Friday didn’t have to wait. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Robin Frost Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 9:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: My Verizon App and Degradation of #Accessibility is it just me? Hi, they do have a mobile app for #iOS

RE: Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
First of all, Kitty, the new iPhone SE which was just released is the exact same size/format of the iPhon e 8 and that is equal to a 4.7 inch screen. The original iPhone SE which was released in the spring of 2016 had for the most part the internals of the iPhone 6S which was released in the

Re: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Michael Feir
On storage, I tend to like having the space to have a lot on my phone so it's available even when offline or when data is costly. I have a XR with 256 GB and am using all but around 20 GB. mainly, this is on audio books, my complete Kindle library of around 15 GB, audio dramas, etc. For me, this

RE: ram, what is it

2020-04-17 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Sometimes called functional working memory. Space used while the device is functioning -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Friday, 17 April 2020 2:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: ram, what is it RAM stands for Random

RE: Calling All Fans of the Parker Brother's Monopoly Board Game

2020-04-17 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yeah it must be a bugger to try and get ahead in life Especially if it means working your ass off or as some put it being to self involved. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Donna Casteen Sent: Friday, 17 April 2020 1:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: A Question for iTunes 12.6.5.3 for Windows Users

2020-04-17 Thread Arlene
Mark, when you began this conversation about not being able to make a backup of your iPhone with itunes, since I hadn't made a back up of my iPhone I decided to give it a try using the same itunes version you are using. Our iPhones are se phones, and the operating system is windows 7 64. I

Help with setting up a new iphone SE when i purchase it.

2020-04-17 Thread Maria Chapman
HI. I have a question about setting up a new iphone SE, once i get one. I am still running the latest version of iOS 12. I am assuming when the new phone arrives it will be running iOS 13. I am wondering how people deal with the slide to type function whilst they are trying to set up their

RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Simon A Fogarty
I have a 256 gb 11 pro max, I don't need 256 currently but I do sometimes use more than 128 if I'm travelling and want to load up on music or books. Infact if I have any issue with my current phone it's that it's the pro max, When really I only need the 11, As I'm not a photographer But at

RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yeah that's also good use of money, Pay slightly more for twice the storage, Id rather have more space than not enough when I need it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Cristóbal Muñoz Sent: Friday, 17 April 2020 9:58 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread lenron brown
I would rather pay more for the storage space. On 4/17/20, Simon A Fogarty wrote: > Yeah that's also good use of money, > > Pay slightly more for twice the storage, > > Id rather have more space than not enough when I need it. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

Re: Help with setting up a new iphone SE when i purchase it.

2020-04-17 Thread Maria Chapman
HI. how do you type in your apple ID and stuff with slide to type if you can’t turn it off? Maria > On 17 Apr 2020, at 10:53 pm, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Unfortunately, slide-to-type isn't in the rotor by default. > It will be easier to go into Settings, Keyboard, and turn off predictive,

Re: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread 'Husna Begum' via VIPhone
hi, can you use any memory card then? and is a slot available to put the memory card into either in the old SE or the new SE? thanks -Original Message- From: Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE:

RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
The New SE nor the old SE can take memory cards directly. >From what I read, the New SE also uses a different SIM card, but I plan to >check that out for sure with Apple. The memory card that I mentioned is with a separate adapter that plugs into the lightning port and allows you to use external

RE: Help with setting up a new iphone SE when i purchase it.

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
If you are talking about on the setup screen, when I got a replacement old SE, it wasn’t a problem during set up. Once it is set up, go to settings, keyboard and turn it off. Richard "There's a nap for that." - an anonymous cat in a window in Portland, Oregon. From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Ordered a new SE this morning

2020-04-17 Thread jkt4960
Good morning, With my sighted wife's help I ordered a new SE, black, 128 Gb, with Apple Care and arranged to trade in my old iphone 8. We were online right at 7 AM CDT. It took us 13 minutes from start to finish which I thought was pretty good. I think we had to restart the process twice. It

Re: Help with setting up a new iphone SE when i purchase it.

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
Unfortunately, slide-to-type isn't in the rotor by default. It will be easier to go into Settings, Keyboard, and turn off predictive, and slide-to-type since they are both on by default. Predictive speaks words that it thinks you are writing while you are typing which can be very distracting.

Re: Calling All Fans of the Parker Brother's Monopoly Board Game

2020-04-17 Thread Russ Kiehne
I see that the following BlindFold games were updated on April 10: BlindFold Home Run durby BlindFold Horse Race the following BlindFole games were updated on April 6: BlindFold basketball. BlindFold Bowling -Original Message- From: Dennis Long Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:46 PM

Re: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Russ Kiehne
In my case, I want to get the ipad mini 5. You only have two options: 64gb or 256gb. -Original Message- From: Mary Otten Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 2:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design I

RE: Help with setting up a new iphone SE when i purchase it.

2020-04-17 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Just don't hold your finger on the screen for too long and slide to type won't even kick in. You should also be able to turn the rotor and find Slide to type and toggle it off just as you can find "Typing Mode" and set it to touch typing if that is what you use. If I get a new phone that is one

Re: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread juan mojena
Well, I say, whatever floats your boat. I must have hundreds of rehearsals that I recorded on my phone and thousands more in Dropbox. Call me strange. Juan Sent from my iPhone On Apr 16, 2020, at 11:06 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: I think this is a bit like hording, I mean no offense, by

Re: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread juan mojena
Agreed I would also like to have the extra memory or drive space. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2020, at 6:53 AM, Simon A Fogarty wrote: -- 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

Memory card adapter for iPhones

2020-04-17 Thread Richard Turner
My bad, I forgot the name of the adapter that allows you to use external cards. I went to order the new SE and wanted to add that to the order, but am blanking on the name/brand. I thought Apple made one Any help will be greatly appreciated. Richard "There's a nap for that." - an anonymous

RE: Apple Newsroom: iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

2020-04-17 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
And I doubt that there will ever be an iPhone which has a slot for a memory card of any sort. First of all, memory is getting cheaper and larger so while there are still 64 Gb models, 128 Gb, 256 Gb and 512 Gb are becoming the norm and you don't even see 32 Gb let alone 16 G any more. Secondly,

Re: Memory card adapter for iPhones

2020-04-17 Thread Dave
Hi Richard. I think it was you. Who was asking about the sim card size, for the new SE. I’ve just placed my order, and it takes the Nanno sim. Dave. -- 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