RE: ringtones question

But if you don't have GoldWave and have never used it it is much easier to just use an online converter, Zamzar.com works well or just do a Google search for "Converting M4R to MP3" For me the first search result was the Zamzar website, you also don't have to rename the file from M4R to M4A.

Re: ringtones question

Which is why I mentioned that there are online services that will do this, and trusted they could look them up. I guess I'm not as generous as you, grin. Richard "You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die

RE: New Echo

You must be buying really tiny cantaloupes *smile* I would say the fourth gen Echo is more like a slightly larger tennis ball, sorry, I'm not too familiar with baseball, but I think that is more like it. I bought my wife the version which has a clock display which she loves because if she wakes

Audible, Download or stream

I could be wrong, but using Alexa for instance I just add it to the library and then I ask Alexa to play it and I’m assuming it has not been downloaded. Like I said though I could be wrong. But you can easily check that by looking at what books you have downloaded to see if it did in fact do it

Re: New Echo

Joshua, Wow this just opened up a new door for me! Thank you. I knew I was missing something that should’ve been doable. Pairing it, Bluetooth, got it. I might’ve seen that somewhere in settings and wasn’t sure exactly what it would be doing, but if you say it can do it I’m sure it can do

RE: saving up for a new iPhone, should I purchase the 12 pro, or wait for the 13 to come out.

I agree with you Sieghard. Especially now that BARD is moving to the cloud for their storage, I can redownload a book faster than I could ever copy it to a device from a hard drive. I no that is only for folks in the US, but it is also faster to download Audible or Libro.fm books than it is to

RE: Audible, Download or stream

Joshua was talking about the Audible app. If you ask Alexa to play a book it is streamed, but if you use the Audible app at least here in Canada the books are downloaded to your iPhone which of course also allows you to play them if you have no active WiFi or mobile cellular connection.

NDA's [was "RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5"]

So you're saying that people who actually honor a legally binding NDA they agreed to are misguided? I think you have that backwards. You may not choose to honor something you agreed to but that doesn't mean others who don't make the same decision you do are misguided. I'm also pretty sure that

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

IN fact, there are a lot of YouTube videos put out talking far more extensively about beta content that I think truly go overboard, but Apple does nothing to lock those down, so a few blind people talking about accessibility issues on a list that Apple probably completely ignores isn't going to

Re: False Alarm Regarding Facebook App

You’re absolutely right. That was the issue. I’ve never known a VoiceOver feature to completely change the screen layout of an app. It’s the craziest thing I’ve run across in quite some time. Does Screen Recognition mess with other apps? Tom > On Mar 6, 2021, at 7:27 AM, Sieghard Weitzel

Re: NDA's [was "RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5"]

I never intended to come across this way. I appolagise. I never float any NDA , and abide by them whole heartedly. > On Mar 6, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > So you're saying that people who actually honor a legally binding NDA they > agreed to are misguided? I

RE: subscribing to the list

I have a friend interested in subscribing to this group. Could someone please post the subscribe address? Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: 06 March 2021 17:29 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Smart cooker app does not

Re: subscribing to the list

viphone+subscr...@googlegroups.com -Original Message- From: CJ & AA MAY Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2021 1:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: subscribing to the list I have a friend interested in subscribing to this group. Could someone please post the subscribe address?

RE: accessible accessories to make a dumb exercise bike a smart exercise bike

Different folks for different folks I suppose. Where as you don’t see the need for the extras on certain items, I on the other hand have no need or desire for an Apple watch or even Alexa for example. I in turn don’t see the point to what the Peloton offers with its workout programs and live

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Unfortunately it is my experience that Instant Brands, the name of the Instant Pot company, does not really care too much about accessibility. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Laury, Shawnese (LEO) Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:17 PM To:

Re: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Right. A violation of an NDA that nobody honors, except a few miss guided blind people who think Apple actually cares. I’ll take my chances thank you. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2021, at 8:37 AM, Daniel MacDonald > wrote: > > Hello Mary, > > This is a violation of Apple’s

RE: New Echo

Did I miss something? Can you read a Bard book on the Echo now? Patti -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of deidre muccio Sent: Saturday, March 6, 2021 11:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: New Echo Joshua, Wow this just opened up a new door

RE: New Echo

Only if you connect it as a Bluetooth device and start playing the book on your apple device. Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. My web site, www.turner42.com -Original Message- From:

RE: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

I agree, let's hope a few of the people on this list will take a few minutes to send an email to Audible to request this functionality. To make it even easier, the email address is: audible-iphone-feedb...@audible.com -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

Re: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Thanks, richard. Betas are so widely discussed in so many places, that it seems pretty obvious to me that the NDA is a formality at best. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2021, at 9:29 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Thank you Mary, > I don't have this device, but I sure as heck would want

Re: New Echo

I can use my google home to easily access bard mobile on my iPhone if I wish. I'm sure the echo is the same. What you do, is first tell your echo to connect. It will then say searching, then should connect to your iPhone. Note, you must first make sure that you have paired your echo to your

Re: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

Yes, I just had to download the audible app and then look through all the different offerings that I qualified for with audible plus which is somewhat limited. Bunch of old classics and occasional real jewel by an author that I like. Most of the searches I did came up empty. For my favorite

RE: saving up for a new iPhone, should I purchase the 12 pro, or wait for the 13 to come out.

Everybody makes choices about what to keep, I think when it comes to digital storage there are horders just as there are with physical objects. Some people keep everything they ever buy even if it means they have a garage full of junk in boxes they never open or even have to rent storage.

New Sonos product about to be announced

Hi, Thought I mention this and maybe generate a bit of excitement among all of the Sonos fans on this list: Sonos - Join us for a special event To show our gratitude for your support over the years, we'd like to invite you to join us for an exclusive first look at the latest addition to the

Re: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

Hi Siegard. Just to let you know, if you want to resume playback of your audible book, you don't always have to go back into the book details and hit the play button again. When you open your audible app after beginning to play a book from the details tab, your home screen should be your default

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Yeah, it sucks. You can already imagine their answer if we reach out to complain about this development to them. well, can we recommend the newer WIFI model that has Alexa support built in? As if everyone else has the habit of replacing their pressure cooker every 5 or so years and besides,

Re: Can't unmute voiceover ... solved

Just tossing out random ideas here. Have you tried having Siri turn off voiceover and then turn it back on? Is there any possibility that there’s a Bluetooth headset attached to your computer somewhere in the house or apartment? Sorry if you’ve already been through this routine but that’s all

RE: False Alarm Regarding Facebook App

You probably turned on screen recognition accidently. In the Facebook app this really messes things up. Try it, when in Facebook turn the rotor to screen recognition and turn it on, now of course you know what the reason is you can easily turn it off again and all is back to normal, but this

RE: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

Maybe this is different in the US, I am in Canada and I have not found a way to stream a book from Audible on my iPhone. What exactly do you do to stream a book instead of downloading it? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Saturday,

RE: Echo or Alexa Show

Sonos enabled Alexa speakers can do almost everything an Echo can do, one thing they can't yet do is make a phone call or let you use the Drop-In feature of Alexa. I have an Echo Show 5 at my office at my store which is connected to my Amazon account just as are our Echo speakers at home. There

Re: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Hello Mary, This is a violation of Apple’s nondisclosure agreement. Though this is good info for users of this device, this is Apple Confadential Information. You might get kicked out of the iOS beta program for this. Read the terms and conditions for the iOS beta next time. I am as well a

RE: Using vita mix with iPhone

I tried it and thew app is very messy and seems to have pretty pour accessibility -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Wren Langley Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 5:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Using vita mix with iPhone Hi all, Has anyone used

RE: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

As far as I know, once upon a time, long, long, ago, you could stream audible books with the audible app, but I think now it automatically downloads the book when you begin to play it. Other than using an Echo device, I find no way to simply stream an audible book. Richard Ralph's

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

You are absolutely correct! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Saturday, March 6, 2021 11:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5 Unfortunately it is my experience that Instant

RE: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

Hello Richard, Actually Joshua's directions seem to be correct, if you go to the Book Details you do have both a Play and a Download button for titles which are not already downloaded. If you already downloaded the title there is simply a Play button. I very much thank Joshua for this little

Re: New Echo

Thanks. I understood that first time around. I’m some days pretty smart other days a little slow. I’m smiling. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2021, at 12:26 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Only if you connect it as a Bluetooth device and start playing the book on > your apple device. > >

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Thank you Mary, I don't have this device, but I sure as heck would want to know not to update if it breaks accessibility. And, if Apple kicks someone off the beta group for something like this, then they are monumentally stupid. Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any

Re: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

I like the audible app very much. I could easily connect my google home to my iPhone, then listen to any audible book on my iPhone I wanted. I like the app gives you a choice, if you want to download your audible book to your iPhone you can do so, but can also stream your book on your iPhone as

Re: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

What you do, is, there should be a menu button after each audible title. I double tap the menu button and I find a book details page. I read through the book info, and I find a play button, and a download button as well if the book isn't already downloaded to my iPhone. Good luck. On 3/6/21,

RE: accessible accessories to make a dumb exercise bike a smart exercise bike

Hi Cristobal, We purchased a spin bike a while ago and it's also very simple and without any smart features. My wife and I do have Apple Watches so we use them to set whatever we want to do, mostly just by time, e.g. a 15-minute, 20-minute etc. indoor bike workout. I find it is nice enough to

RE: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

Good catch. I think it should be set up the way the Overcast Podcast app works. You can set your default to stream or download. Then, those who don't want it downloaded, can just stream it when they hit play. It really should be a more obvious place instead of buried like that. Richard

RE: trouble entering pass code on se 2020

Hi, Donna: My keyboard clicks are on. Apple recently changed the clicks for the passcode field to off for security reasons. I had a lengthy conversation with the apple tech support on Friday and pleaded that they change the no clicks for passcode field to haptic feedback. The tech said he'd

RE: trouble entering pass code on se 2020

Yes. I had a long conversation with Apple tech support on Friday. I asked them that when they do a new version that they use haptic feedback because the numbers skip around. Louise From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Larry Lumpkin Sent: Friday, March 05, 2021 7:53 PM To:

Re: subscribing to the list

Yes, it is: viphone+subscr...@googlegroups.com Hope this helps. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author Unknown. - Original Message - From: "CJ & AA MAY" To: Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2021 12:44 PM Subject: RE: subscribing to

RE: Is Voxer accessible?

Do you mean VMWare Boxer, the email app? If so, it seems OK so far for the email, but I'm not liking the calendar function interface. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Beth G Sent: Friday, March 5, 2021 8:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Is

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

Yuma, You mentioned something that makes me wonder. You mentioned you can use the 3.5 jack to not be bothered by the lag with Bluetooth; do you find lag with the Bluetooth? Can you, for example, use the headphones with the cable and a Windows computer? Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a

Re: NDA's [was "RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5"]

Thanks for your clarification. I was, but now I know it wasn’t directed at me. Thanks > On Mar 6, 2021, at 7:20 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > If you're referring to my email, it wasn't directed at you. I was directing > it at the person who said only a few misguided blind people honor

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

I too have jumped on the band wagon and order them today. I went for the Space Gray, and it says they will be here between March 23-30. I was going to get the Sky Blue, but didn’t want to wait an extra 3 to 4 weeks. I at least know I can return them if I am not hooked, but I suspect I will be

Re: Question about Airpod Max accessories?

A pair of cushions come with the AirPods Max. Power adapter and Lightning to 3.5 mm cable are extras. Replacement ear-piece cushions are also available. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2021, at 21:18, Deb Cook Lewis wrote: I see the audio cable and the power adaptor. And I see cushions, but are those

Re: AirPods Max first impressions

Hi Andy, Well, I ordered mine yesterday as well. I expect to receive mine between April 19 and April 26. The reviews have been so good that I decided to get them. And I didn’t think I would, I thought they were too much money, but here I am. Anyway, I have an Apple card and I am paying for

Re: AirPods Max first impressions

I am getting the space gray as well. I received the cable today, but will have to wait a while for the headphones. Now if I could only find an accessible copy of the user guide. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Just adding my two cents for what it’s worth, when I spoke to Insta pot customer service, and actually ask them about accessibility issues they told me to use the Bluetooth model but then told me that they were no longer supporting it. I told them that I had purchased a smart Wi-Fi model and

RE: NDA's [was "RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5"]

If you're referring to my email, it wasn't directed at you. I was directing it at the person who said only a few misguided blind people honor the NDA they agreed to when they joined the beta program. You said the exact opposite. In other words, I'm directing this at the person who said you are

Re: AirPods Max first impressions

Bluetooth will have some form of lag no matter what, as it’s not quantum transmissions. And when you’re working on code for example, you don’t want any lag between when you type the key and you hear it. using the lightning to Jack connector gives you direct audio input instead of Bluetooth,

Re: New Sonos product about to be announced

That’s $573 in US currency. The price at Best buy in the states is $400. Both the move and the small new one will have both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi audio. Kelly On 3/6/21, Simon A Fogarty wrote: > Great > Thanks, > > And portable speaker, > What the Move isn’t cheap enough for you? > > Over here

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

No, it doesn't work. Once it's gone from the App store it's not available to download at all. Family Sharing just shows apple that you're entitled, it doesn't actually make anything available. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent:

Re: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Well, that sucks. Pretty much what I thought, but it was worth trying. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author Unknown. - Original Message - From: "Deb Cook Lewis" To: Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2021 3:06 PM Subject: RE: Smart

Sonos and BARD

For those who use Sonos speakers and the BARD mobile app, if you airplay to one Sonos speaker, you can open the sonos app on your mobile device or computer and select any or all of the other speakers to have on in the group so it plays where you like. In my case, I streamed it to the speaker in

RE: New Sonos product about to be announced

Great Thanks, And portable speaker, What the Move isn’t cheap enough for you? Over here in nz it retails for 800 dollars, Blows the other portable speakers out of the water From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, 7 March 2021 6:53 am To:

Re: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Does anyone know if an app is not listed in the app store and you have it on your iphone, as a family sharing thing can I go back to an older phone and put the app on there using the download option from family sharing? I hope this makes sense. In other words, even though it's not listed, is

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

I don't think that works, but it would be worth a try. Just don't delete it from the phone it is on or you won't get it back. Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. My web site, www.turner42.com -Original

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

I'd say thanks for the update or alert to this if I was a user of the product, But if you are a public beta tester, Then I'd hope you have fed the issue back to apple regarding what is happening. But again thanks for letting us know. It could help people figure out issues when / if 14.5 is

Re: AirPods Max first impressions

I ordered them yesterday. i also ordered the lightning to 3.5 cable which i received today, but I will have to wait until about April 13th for the headset. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2021 3:29 PM

Re: Is Voxer accessible?

Hi, It’s an app that gives you access to remote coaches. Is that the same thing that you’re referring to? It could be an email program, but I wasn’t sure if it was texting, emails, or what. Thanks, Beth Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2021, at 4:09 PM, R Van Lant wrote: > > Do you mean

Question about Airpod Max accessories?

I see the audio cable and the power adaptor. And I see cushions, but are those extra or you get them without the cushions? Just didn't want to buy what I do not need? -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: subscribing to the list

I got mine from blindmicemegamall.com and later on, their talking toaster oven. You don’t have to connect to wi-fi with either of these ovens. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2021, at 2:48 PM, Kay Malmquist wrote: > > Yes, it is: > > viphone+subscr...@googlegroups.com > > Hope this helps.

Re: subscribing to the list

Sorry, I just realized I replied to the wrong message instead of the one asking about the talking microwave. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2021, at 10:17 PM, Shirley Baker wrote: > > I got mine from blindmicemegamall.com and later on, their talking toaster > oven. You don’t have to

Re: AirPod Max User manual?

I wonder if they can get a book from Apple books for the AirPods max like they can for different iOS versions? Sent from my iPad > On Mar 7, 2021, at 12:28 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Someone mentioned wanting to get an accessible user manual for the Airpod Max > headphones. > As far as

RE: subscribing to the list

Thank you. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of MamaPeach Sent: 06 March 2021 18:53 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: subscribing to the list viphone+subscr...@googlegroups.com -Original Message- From: CJ & AA MAY Sent: Saturday, March

AirPod Max User manual?

Someone mentioned wanting to get an accessible user manual for the Airpod Max headphones. As far as I can tell, there isn't one as such. Here is the info I got when searching for Airpods Max User Guide: Adjust the settings for AirPods Max and AirPods Pro on iPad If you have AirPods Max or AirPods

Re: AirPod Max User manual?

Probably if Apple creates one. There isn't one available at this time. I checked. Richard "You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space, that I really wish I'd listened to what

Re: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Hi, I do not own this kitchen appliance, so I can not test my idea. And it is possible that other beta testers have thought of this-Has anyone tried using screen recognition with the app while using IOS 14.5 beta?? I have a couple apps that only work with IOS 14.5 beta if screen recognition is

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

Robert’s podcast is called The Tech Doctor. The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast (dr-carter.com) Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. My web site, www.turner42.com

Re: trouble entering pass code on se 2020

Hi, The clicks are there when entering the lock screen passcode. The clicks are quiet, but can be heard if wearing earphones. Those with a hearing impairment may not be able to hear the clicks. The clicks are heard at the level that you hear them when typing out a message. Donna > >  > Hi,

Re: AirPods Max first impressions

Hi Robert, what is the name of your podcast? I would like to hear more about these. I’ve been listening to reviews about them on YouTube. Thank you in advance. thank you, Juan Sent from my iPhone On Mar 5, 2021, at 7:22 PM, Robert Carter wrote: I am not sure exactly what you are asking?

RE: New Echo

You have to understand the way these devices work. The Alexa app on your phone is primarily an interface to adjust settings on your Echo speaker, add skills and so on. Yes, it is to some extend also allowing you to use your iPhone like an Alexa speaker, e.g. ask questions or give commands just

Re: Audible's welcome pageFW: Welcome to Audible Plus!

How I love this list for all these reasons. Simple fixes. Complicated ones too. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2021, at 12:28 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Hello Richard, > > Actually Joshua's directions seem to be correct, if you go to the Book > Details you do have both a Play and a

RE: New Sonos product about to be announced

Sieghard, Are you on some special Sonos list? I didn't get any announcement about this event. I'd be interested since I could be available at that time to listen. Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. My web site,

Re: trouble entering pass code on se 2020

Louise, I think I have your password keyboard moving characters solved.  And yes, I too miss the password clicks but I simply keep entering the requirements and the field does indeed get filled. Now then, once in the edit field, you can use the rotor to select exactly how you want your