Re: which is the best mac to buy

Last time we did this, we had the basic mac Mini and bought seperate monitor with speakers, so you choose your own. Apple-specific monitor, like all their things, are a lot dearer than buying quality generic. YOu can hook monitors and usb keyboards to the laptops too, so could have one of

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Resetting a 6 S

Hi Keith, I might not be Anna, but I can answer your question. No, you don't have to turn off iOS Keychain, but what Anna meant to say is that if you first turn it off, then do reset network settings and then turn it back on that it should then remember your WiFi password so that when you

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Resetting a 6 S

Hi Anna, Can I please just confirm? I understand your comment below to mean that if I do a Reset of Network Settings, that I must first turn off iOS Keychain. Is that right? I think I have done a reset of network settings without doing this, and all seemed good with iOS keychain. But, I just

RE: Resetting a 6 S

Hi Anna, Now I learned something new, I'll have to try this next time. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Anna Dresner Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 1:35 PM To: VIPhone Mailing List Subject: Re: Resetting a 6 S Hi, If you use iCloud Keychain and want to reset network settings,

Re: Resetting a 6 S

Hi, If you use iCloud Keychain and want to reset network settings, turn off iCloud Keychain, reset the settings, and then turn iCloud Keychain back on. Then most of your network information will be copied back to your phone automatically. Best, Anna > On Dec 16, 2018, at 12:58 PM, Sieghard

Re: Can I play mp3 files in an old iPhone?

Yes, you can. You don't have options like Shuffle, and rewinding and fast forwarding audio files sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, but you can play them. > On Dec 16, 2018, at 12:30 PM, Maria Reyes wrote: > > Can’t you also use Voice Dream Reader to listen to your files. > > Maria Reyes

Shortcuts for iOS

Hello everyone, For those who have an interest in Shortcuts for iOS what are some "Shortcut-workflows" that you have found beneficial? I am aware that the gallery has some useful shortcut-workflows to help one get started, but I am curious to learn of custom shortcuts others have put together.

Re: Removing addresses from the Outlook App

Hello Maria, Yes, that exist exactly what I am trying to do. I want to move email addresses from the suggested list. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Terri Get Outlook for iOS From: viphone@googlegroups.com on behalf of Maria

RE: Playing voice mail through speaker phone

A 2-finger double tap should pause and restart a voice mail once you tap it, I am pretty sure when I had visual voice mail and wanted to play it over speaker that is what I did, I double tapped it, then paused it and activated the speaker button, then restarted it. From:

Re: Braille display commands with iPhone XS

You should be able to press any key to wake the phone up. Maria Reyes blindt...@gmail.com my group: blind-techies+subscr...@groups.io > On Dec 16, 2018, at 7:54 AM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Thanks, Richard! I think I’ll also extend the time before screen locks - I’m > still a

RE: Playing voice mail through speaker phone

I think I’ve got it, though it’s a bit tricky with visual voice mail, which I have. I had to select the speaker button and then hit play voice mail again. I had to set up a voice mail of myself calling from my land line so I’d have something immediate to play with. Bill Outman

RE: Playing voice mail through speaker phone

With the system that I gather is called Visual Voicemail, covering the top of the phone and uncovering it or pulling it away from your head does nothing with Voicemail now. Quite irritating. That used to work fantastically well. And, to have the speaker button in Voicemail do any good the

RE: Playing voice mail through speaker phone

You don't, whether you have visual voice mail or not depends on whether this is what your provider gives you. I get very few voice mails since I almost always answer my phone so for me the regular or simple voice mail that comes with my plan is enough. I could get visual voice mail for $2/month

Re: Playing voice mail through speaker phone

Hi Sieghard, How do you switch between Simple & Visual voice mail? Thanks much. Take care. Go Rams! Sent from my iBarstool. I type out everything I want to remember. That way instead of spending a lot of time trying to remember what it was, I spend the time looking for where I saved it! -

RE: Playing voice mail through speaker phone

Same as a phone call. If I put the phone to my ear or cover the top of the phone with my hand and then take it away it automatically switches to speakerphone. I can also find the "Speaker" button and tap it if that doesn't work, if the keyboard comes up you may have to hide it just as on a

RE: Resetting a 6 S

And, if the reboot or hard reset also don't help try Reset Network Settings in Settings > General > Reset. Remember that if you do this you have to reconnect to your WiFi including entering your WiFi password and if you had named your iPhone something like "Dulce's iPhone" you have to go to

Playing voice mail through speaker phone

Good day, folks. I am not remembering the trick to play voice mail through the speaker phone on the iPhone. Sometimes I have trouble hearing the voice mail through the normal earpiece and don't want to plug in ear buds. I also have another totally blind friend who would benefit from

RE: Straight to voicemail

If the calls were forwarded then they wouldn't land in her own voice mail just as the call would be answered if auto answer had been turned on as somebody else suggested. I am still curious to hear if she tried to turn off the phone, remove the SIM tray (just have to push the release button

Re: Removing addresses from the Outlook App

Hi Terri, Are you trying to remove old email address from suggestions? Maria Reyes blindt...@gmail.com my group: blind-techies+subscr...@groups.io > On Dec 16, 2018, at 10:05 AM, Terri Stimmel > wrote: > > Hello again everyone, > > I was wondering, does anyone know how to remove old

Re: Resetting a 6 S

Hi, First, try turning it off and then back on. If that doesn't help, hold down the Home and Power buttons for about 10 seconds. Best, Anna > On Dec 16, 2018, at 12:21 PM, Dulce Muccio Weisenborn > wrote: > > Hi, All, > > > My 6S iPhone has been misbehaving badly, so I want to do a

Re: Can I play mp3 files in an old iPhone?

Can’t you also use Voice Dream Reader to listen to your files. Maria Reyes blindt...@gmail.com my group: blind-techies+subscr...@groups.io > On Dec 16, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > You can have as many apps as you want as long as they aren't apps which the > developer hasn't

Resetting a 6 S

Hi, All,My 6S iPhone has been misbehaving badly, so I want to do a reset. What are the keystrokes for both a soft or hard reset?Dulce -- 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

Re: well, seems we have great games going to released in 2019

Is there a way I can help test any of these games? Maria Reyes blindt...@gmail.com my group: blind-techies+subscr...@groups.io > On Dec 16, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > I wish someone would convert Jim Kitchen's baseball to iOS. > > Richard > > > > “Definition of an

Re: Straight to voicemail

This may be a very remote possibility, but is there any chance you forwarded the calls to this phone to another number? Just in case, try using the keypad and press *73 then press the call button. If this is the problem you should hear several beeps and then it will disconnect.It is worth a

Re: Removing downloaded music from my phone

Hi Terry, To remove a particular album, double-tap its name. You should find a Remove button on the album screen. Double-tap it and choose the option to remove downloads. You can do the same thing with a playlist. You can also delete all or some music by going to Settings and choosing Storage,

RE: Size differences in latest iPhones

The iPhone XS has a 5.8 inch OLED screen and the iPhone XR has a 6.1 inch LCD screen. iPhone XS: 5.8 inch OLED Screen Dimensions (imperial): 5.65 by 2.79 by 0.3 inches Dimensions (metric): 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 mm Weight (imperial): 6.24 ounces Weight (metric): 177 grams Comes in Gold, Space Grey

RE: Size differences in latest iPhones

Allow me to expand on my previous message. In fact, it looks like the XR has better battery life. Here is the article that points this out: * iPhone XR/ * iPhone/ * iPhone XR Has the Best Battery Life of

RE: Size differences in latest iPhones

Yes, a larger capacity battery will last longer, but the $250 price difference between the XR and XS unless you need the extra large screen would buy a couple nice battery packs that would give far more battery life. I couldn’t help but editorialize. Richard “Definition of an expert: An ex

Re: Size differences in latest iPhones

Hello Richard and list, Thank you for this. That was helpful. So I appreciate it. I just have one more question. It mentioned the different batteries in the phones. If the number is higher, say 2600 versus 2900. Does this mean that the 2900 size battery is larger, and might last longer?

RE: Size differences in latest iPhones

Here is a web site that will give you a straight comparison between the XR and XS. https://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/09/20/iphone-xs-iphone-xr-comparison/ Richard “Definition of an expert: An ex is a has-been and a spirt is a drip under pressure.” – Bruce U. Utah Phillips From:

RE: well, seems we have great games going to released in 2019

I wish someone would convert Jim Kitchen's baseball to iOS. Richard “Definition of an expert: An ex is a has-been and a spirt is a drip under pressure.” – Bruce U. Utah Phillips -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Sunday, December 16,

which is the best mac to buy

If I wish to change from windows to mac and I wish to use the speakers you get in the mac monitors, which would be the best one to buy? hope someone can help, Janet -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

RE: iTunes update

That is because you are running the Enterprise version of iTunes, 12.6.3 is its own version so to speak separate from the newer iTunes versions. It was primarily made for business who want to manage apps via iTunes which you can't do in the newer versions of iTunes. From:

RE: Can I play mp3 files in an old iPhone?

You can have as many apps as you want as long as they aren't apps which the developer hasn't updated to support 64 bit. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Robert Wright Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 12:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Can I play mp3 files in an old

RE: Starbucks App For Canada?

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/starbucks/id331177714?mt=8 From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2018 11:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Starbucks App For Canada? Can I have the App-Store link, please? Thanks! From:

Re: well, seems we have great games going to released in 2019

I'm still waiting for a accessible baseball tgame for IOS? -Original Message- From: 'Ming' via VIPhone Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2018 11:37 PM To: viphone Subject: well, seems we have great games going to released in 2019 hi! all, according the applevis forum I found that we are

Size differences in latest iPhones

Hello all, This is my last message for now. I was wondering, what are the differences in the iPhone XR, and the XS? Which 1 is the smallest? And how is the battery life, compared to say, the 6S, or even the 8? Thank you, Terri Get Outlook for iOS -- The following

Removing addresses from the Outlook App

Hello again everyone, I was wondering, does anyone know how to remove old addresses from within the Outlook App? I understand how to do this with the Mail App, and this isn’t what I need. I use the Outlook App for my main email account, and there are addresses I no longer need. So I would like

Removing downloaded music from my phone

Hello everyone, I was wondering, how do I go about removing downloaded music from my phone? I can’t figure this out. I don’t want to remove it from my library, just from the phone itself? Also, how do I stop stuff from being automatically downloaded to my phone? And can I add music from my

Re: Braille display commands with iPhone XS

Thanks, Richard! I think I’ll also extend the time before screen locks - I’m still a bit slow! Harry > On 16 Dec 2018, at 12:40, Richard Turner wrote: > > > As far as I know, you have to manually unlock the phone before the braille > display can communicate with the phone. > If you have a

Re: Braille display commands with iPhone XS

As far as I know, you have to manually unlock the phone before the braille display can communicate with the phone. If you have a passcode, once the phone is awake, you may be able to enter the passcode. Richard "It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books

Braille display commands with iPhone XS

Does anyone know what Braille display command works to wake up iPhone XS when its screen has gone to sleep? And which command to go from lock screen to Home screen? I’m using Orbit 20 with iPhone XS iOS 12.1.1 Thanks Harry -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Re: Re:﹕ well, seems we have great games going to released in 2019

It is pretty sad that no one could take over for some of these devs and update to 64 bit. I really wish apple wouldn't have shut them out like that. On 12/16/18, goshawk on horseback wrote: > I agree, we do seem to have lost quite a high number that no longer work > with the later IOS versions.

RE: iTunes update

It never showed up for me. All I was ever shown was iCloud.and this was when I was running 12.6.3. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, December 14, 2018 11:07

RE: Can I play mp3 files in an old iPhone?

You can set it up as a new device. Then you can use iTunes to add music. Be aware that you will not be able to add any apps because the iOSis too old. I made this mistake. I’m already looking to find a 5s so I can get my Mr Dj app back. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do

Re: Re:﹕ well, seems we have great games going to released in 2019

I agree, we do seem to have lost quite a high number that no longer work with the later IOS versions. very annoying! Simon - Original Message - From: "'Ming' via VIPhone" To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 7:38 AM Subject: Re:﹕ well, seems we have great games going to released in