RE: Is there a way to get recent calls on an iPhone in a more permanent way?

2021-09-03 Thread Richard Turner
I recommend taking a screen shot, then having Seeing AI, Voice Dream Scanner, SuperSense, or any of the other OCR apps recognize the text from that screen shot, then put it in an editor and organize I how you want. You could also print the screen shot if you have an AirPrint compatible

A question about a roomba

2021-09-03 Thread Kay Malmquist
Hi people, Does anyone know about the iRobot Roombai3plus3550 wi-fi connected robot vacuum with automatic dirt disposal. I have had Roomba's before, but wondered if anyone could tell me if this is a decent one or where I might find reviews on it. I would also assume because it is wi fi

Is there a way to get recent calls on an iPhone in a more permanent way?

2021-09-03 Thread Kevin Minor
Hi. A few days ago, I received some calls. They're from different numbers, but they all concern the same thing. I'm starting to put pieces together, and I'm beginning to think I might want a permanent record of these numbers and the time and date stamp on them. Is there a way to do this from

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yeah but the western side if I remember correctly is the eukrane, I know in the communist days it crossed through 13 of the 24 time zones. Crazy big place. And they have even less population than canda -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Yes, Russia is still the largest country according to land mass. Remember it's still part of Europe and then thanks to Siberia extends all the way to the Pacific, so it's spans the entire continent of Asia. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook -Original Message- From:

RE: !those who have IPhone 12 mini

2021-09-03 Thread Simon A Fogarty
It’s possible that your phone is moving from the coil I know my wifi charger is on a slight angle and the phone can slide off the charger slightly. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Saturday, 4 September 2021 3:45 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Even worse is the population of new Zealand which is the size of the UK possibly slightly larger, Has only 5 million population. My city has approx. 130 thousand people give or take when students are at university here. But the main island of hong kong is small enough to fit in to our harbour

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Canada’s huge not only the main land area but the hunders of islands they have Chinna has the largest population and then India I think Australia is the largest individual island. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Saturday, 4 September 2021 7:44 am To:

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Is Russia still number 1 after the changes over there with other communist countrys etc breaking away? But also interestingly China only has one time zone yet it crosses about 4 of them. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent:

Re: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Alison May
Thanks, but really surprised. Sent from my iPhone by Alison may 0777 315 8181 > On 4 Sep 2021, at 12:10 am, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > According to > https://www.worldometers.info/geography/largest-countries-in-the-world/ > 1. Russia > 2. Canada > 3. China > 4. United States > 5.

RE: Internet Speed Optimizer

2021-09-03 Thread craybay3198 via VIPhone
The google chrome extension is certainly worth a look. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 1:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Internet Speed Optimizer On a PC it's not really a program you use although Speedtest.net

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread craybay3198 via VIPhone
It happens. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Shirley Tracy Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 4:45 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Siri not working right Hi Donna, I was wrong. It did ask for my wifi ID. I put it in. I got the message that it’s wrong. Now, I

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Christopher Chaltain
According to https://www.worldometers.info/geography/largest-countries-in-the-world/ 1. Russia 2. Canada 3. China 4. United States 5. Brazil 6. Australia 7. India -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Sent:

Re: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Maria Campbell
If it makes you feel any better, my Siri is acting sluggish as well.  I would say Apple is updating or something that's affecting Siri. Maria Campbell lucky1i...@gmail.com All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. --Edmund Burke On 9/3/2021 6:36 PM, Shirley

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
Got it. Thanks.  Shirley Tracy From: Donna CasteenSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 5:04 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Shirley, You need to open settings, swipe down to wifi & tap to open. Swipe down the wifi list & tap on your wifi name. You will be prompted to

Re: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Maria Campbell
It happens from time to time and if resetting doesn't fix it, a little time will. Maria Campbell lucky1i...@gmail.com All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. --Edmund Burke On 9/3/2021 6:36 PM, Shirley Tracy wrote: Thanks, but I already tried that, and

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
Thanks, but I already tried that, and it didn’t help.  I hope I don’t have to call Apple, but that’s next on my list.Shirley Tracy From: Maria CampbellSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 5:17 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Try powering your phone off and on again.

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Carolyn
Russia and China have to be up there somewhere, India too. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 3:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying

RE: landline or mobile phone/handy.

2021-09-03 Thread Carolyn
I second you, Allison, plus, every morning, first thing, I check the weather, sunrise and sunset, barometer, all that good stuff. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 3:17 PM To:

Re: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Maria Campbell
Try powering your phone off and on again. This might fix it. Maria Campbell lucky1i...@gmail.com All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. --Edmund Burke On 9/3/2021 3:43 PM, Shirley Tracy wrote: For a couple of weeks now, I ask Siri to call or text

Re: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Donna Casteen
Shirley, You need to open settings, swipe down to wifi & tap to open. Swipe down the wifi list & tap on your wifi name. You will be prompted to enter your wifi password. After you have entered the wifi password you will now be connected to wifi. Hope this solves the problem for you. If not

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
Hi Donna,  I was wrong. It did ask for my wifi ID. I put it in. I got the message that it’s wrong. Now, I guess I’ll have to contact Apple or Spectrum. But the directions you gave were very clear. Thanks for helping, because I’m sure it will work once I get my pw straightened out. It’s been one of

Re: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread Kay Malmquist
I still have DecTalk on my computer and have a couple of the old serial expresses and one USB. I currently have Tom on my iPhones but if I could have Paul I'd be the twelve happiest people this side of the Mississippi. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "Where focus goes, energy flows."

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
I didn’t have to enter my wifi settings, but I was asked to reenter my other password. And it is still happening.  Any idea why?  Shirley Tracy From: Donna CasteenSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 4:10 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Hi Have you tried resetting

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
Oh, thanks. I’ll give it a try now.   Shirley Tracy From: Donna CasteenSent: Friday, September 3, 2021 4:10 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Siri not working right Hi Have you tried resetting network settings? To do this, go to settings, general, reset, swipe down to network settings &

Re: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Donna Casteen
Hi Have you tried resetting network settings? To do this, go to settings, general, reset, swipe down to network settings & tap. The device will restart. You will then need to re-enter your wifi password by going to settings, wifi. Donna > >  > For a couple of weeks now, I ask Siri to call

RE: Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Lora Leggett
I just gave SiriusXM a piece of my mind…not what you talked about, I can’t always get a person either all the time. I was letting them have it about these emails I get saying picture picture over and over! If I get that over and over again, I am going to scream! I told her I love listening to

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Russia would be the largest. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 2:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact I never knew Canada

Siri not working right

2021-09-03 Thread Shirley Tracy
For a couple of weeks now, I ask Siri to call or text someone, or just to read a message, and it says “On it,” or “Wait a minute.” Sometimes it says, “Something is wrong. Please try again.” Generally, the task is performed, but it takes so long. Any suggestions?  -- The following information

RE: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread CJ & AA MAY
I used to use Dectalk with Window-eyes and got used to its robotic ways. But when I was forced to go over to Jaws, I really couldn't bear Elquence and its adenoidal voice so am using Danial, as I am already familiar to this on my iPHone and also my Google Home device I suspect is Daniel too.

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread CJ & AA MAY
I never knew Canada was the second largest country in the world. Is Australia the largest? Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: 03 September 2021 18:26 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a

RE: landline or mobile phone/handy.

2021-09-03 Thread CJ & AA MAY
I remember well my first mobile phone. I think I bought it about 30 years ago and it was a Nokia, the size of a brick with no speech and no apps. My current iPhone bears no comparison. So, why do I prefer my iPhone over my landline? 1. It is always close at hand. 2. As I’ve set

Re: Out of topic

2021-09-03 Thread Marco Chan
Thanks Pete! Sent from my iPhone > On 3 Sep 2021, at 1:33 PM, Pete Nalda wrote: > > Highly recommend this for a music lover by the way! Also there may be a > phone app remote for this, seems like I’ll download one but I can’t find it. > So I couldn’t tell you if it was accessible. I do

Re: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread Esther Levegnale
hi, everyone, personally, I like the phone voices. I have Samantha as my primary voice. I did not like eloquence when I had jaws. Anyway, to each his own. I respect everyone's wishes and decisions. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Sep 3, 2021, at 12:31 PM, Carolyn

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
There is a huge difference between 1996 and now. I think I bought my first cell phone around 1994, a big Motorola flip phone and it was quite expensive back then. Also remember that it is a lot easier and more cost efficient to set up a mobile network in a small country like England with a lot

Re: Out of topic

2021-09-03 Thread Pete Nalda
Highly recommend this for a music lover by the way! Also there may be a phone app remote for this, seems like I’ll download one but I can’t find it. So I couldn’t tell you if it was accessible. I do know, that there are buttons on the bar itself. The little satellite speakers can be spread at

RE: Land Lines, was Re: Identifying labels when making a contact

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Mich, in 2019 in Canada there were just under 92 mobile subscriptions registered per 100 people and in the uK that number was just over 119. So while more subscriptions were registered in the UK, the fact is that there not all that many people any more in Canada who don't have a mobile phone

Re: Out of topic

2021-09-03 Thread Marco Chan
Thanks for the info! I will definitely look into these options. Sent from my iPhone > On 3 Sep 2021, at 12:52 PM, Pete Nalda wrote: > > I have this. More than a sound bar, but control buttons on unit are raised. > There is a small display on the remote, but not much use to someone >

RE: Internet Speed Optimizer

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
On a PC it's not really a program you use although Speedtest.net has a Windows 10 app in the Microsoft Store which I found not as accessible and easy to use than either going to www.speedtest.net or to use the Chromium browser extension you can install in either Google

RE: !those who have IPhone 12 mini

2021-09-03 Thread Star Gazer
No, I don’t, it’s about a foot away from me and I don’t have a mystery cat at least not that I know of From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 11:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: !those who have IPhone 12 mini It

RE: Internet Speed Optimizer

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I think Richard was perfectly clear, he didn't imply you could improve your internet speed via an app and gave a perfectly sensible answer, he wrote: However, to upgrade your network you have to go through your Internet Service Provider or change providers if yours cannot offer the speed you

RE: soft reset

2021-09-03 Thread Richard Turner
It does not require watching the screen. VoiceOver speaks the Power off, wait a few seconds after that and release the buttons. Then wait for VoiceOver to speak the home screen or the need to enter the passcode. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with

RE: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Then just check the Vocalizer Expressive voices available for Jaws and download the one or ones you like. Press Jaws Key + J, select Options and > Voices > Add/Remove Voices, the following premium quality English voices are available: Allison, English United States, 1 of 20 Ava, English United

Re: Out of topic

2021-09-03 Thread Pete Nalda
I have this. More than a sound bar, but control buttons on unit are raised. There is a small display on the remote, but not much use to someone visually impaired

Re: Out of topic

2021-09-03 Thread Feliciano Godoy
Hi, Not a sound bar, but I recommend the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System. Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B62VUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RR9VE2S66RQRW4VYWFA0 Feliciano For tech tips and updates:

RE: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread Carolyn
I like human voices way better, and think Siri and Samantha sound way more human than Eloquence, which I have with JAWS. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 12:09 PM To:

Re: Attention Vicki- Sharing Prime membership

2021-09-03 Thread Donna Casteen
Vicki, Sorry about the confusion. If you haven't gotten an answer or help to your Amazon Prime question here is where you can make the necessary changes to your prime account. Sign into Amazon, I use my phone & the Safari browser. The footer at the bottom of the Home Page there is an Account

RE: soft reset

2021-09-03 Thread Fazil
Can a totally blind do the soft-reset independently as it requires watching the screen? Thanks! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Friday, September 03, 2021 8:37 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: soft reset I think it does about the same

Re: Sharing Prime membership

2021-09-03 Thread Donna Casteen
Oops! Jenny you are correct. For some reason my ears kept hearing sharing amazon music. Guess men aren't the only ones who have selective hearing after all. LOL! Donna > > Hi, > > I think she is asking about a totally different product. I don’t think she is > asking about family sharing on

Re: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I do agree with you about eloquence. I have used it all my life. It would be very cool if we could get it on the iPhone. On 9/3/21, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > TTS voices are extremely subjective, some like the most human sounding voice > possible and others couldn't care less and want whatever

RE: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
TTS voices are extremely subjective, some like the most human sounding voice possible and others couldn't care less and want whatever can be understood the best when it talks fast. If I could get Eloquence on the iPhone I'd be a happy camper, I use it on my PC and have little or no use for any

Out of topic

2021-09-03 Thread Marco Chan
Hi folks, Any good sound bar recommendation? Affordable and easy to set up for my PC. For music lover too! Thx, Marco Sent from my iPhone -- 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: soft reset

2021-09-03 Thread Richard Turner
Yes,Sieghard, you are right, but if something is acting strangely, the "hard reset" usually clears it up while just shutting off and turning on the phone doesn't. No data is lost in either method. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." - Jane

RE: !those who have IPhone 12 mini

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
It probably stops because you may bump or move it a bit so it's not aligned correctly with the charging coyles in the pad. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Star Gazer Sent: September 3, 2021 7:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: !those who have IPhone 12 mini

RE: soft reset

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
To my knowledge rebooting an iPhone this way is considered to be a hard reset. The iPhone has no "reboot" or "restart" function as it is now called in Windows. You can either turn it off completely and back on which essentially is the same thing or you can do the hard reset with the buttons.

Re: !those who have IPhone 12 mini

2021-09-03 Thread John André Lium-Netland
Hi, I have had one for almost 6 months now, and can recommend it both because of the size and battery life. Best, John André Sendt fra min iPhone. > 3. sep. 2021 kl. 16:51 skrev Star Gazer : > >  > I have one. I like the size. It > doesn’t

RE: soft reset

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
A soft reset is a restart, e.g. you turn your phone off and back on. The other question is what you want to accomplish. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Star Gazer Sent: September 3, 2021 8:02 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: soft reset What exactly does it

RE: splitter to use wired earbuds while charging

2021-09-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Depending on your preference you may want to look for a wireless charging stand/cradle instead of a pad. A pad is just a round disk very like a coaster for underneath a glass in size and you have to more or less centre your iPhone on it. The one I have which I think was a Belkin is about a

RE: soft reset

2021-09-03 Thread Richard Turner
I think it does about the same thing as rebooting your computer. It gives the operating system a fresh start without damaging any data. If you have a home button, press and hold both the home button and the power button for about 6 or 8 seconds and the Apple should start to appear, release

RE: !those who have IPhone 12 mini

2021-09-03 Thread scribbles.mn
I have had my Mini for several months and am quite happy with the device. The battery life is so-so, but it is one drawback to the smaller form factor. But the convenience of the smaller phone when carrying in a pocket or purse is worth the minor issue of the battery. And I prefer not to use

soft reset

2021-09-03 Thread Star Gazer
What exactly does it accomplish and how do I do it without erasing all my data? -- 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 that a member's post is

RE: Two questions about text messages.

2021-09-03 Thread Carolyn
That sounds easy enough; I'll save this. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 9:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Two questions about text messages. Block messages

RE: cell phones O.K.

2021-09-03 Thread Carolyn
I have lost about half my hearing, so I avoid accents of any kind. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 8:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cell phones O.K. I

RE: !those who have IPhone 12 mini

2021-09-03 Thread Star Gazer
I have one. I like the size. It doesn’t always charge on my wireless charger which drives me batty.. and if anybody knows how to fix this I’d love it. Some days it charges like a champ, other days it says it’s charging then just quits for no reason I

!those who have IPhone 12 mini

2021-09-03 Thread Paula Jordan
Still considering the Iphone mini when I finally purchase a new phone which will probably be in October or so. Wondering, since I've read that some of you have had one for a while, what you think of it in general, and what the battery life is like. Thanks for any info. You can write me off list if

Re: Sharing Prime membership

2021-09-03 Thread Jennie Facer
Hi, I think she is asking about a totally different product. I don’t think she is asking about family sharing on Apple. She is wanting to share Amazon Prime. I wish i had an answer, but if you want, i can post the accessibility number for Amazon here and you can give them a call. Jenn Jenn

RE: Two questions about text messages.

2021-09-03 Thread David Whitehead
Block messages from a specific person or number 1. In a Message conversation, tap the name or number at the top of the conversation, then tap. at the top right. 2. Tap info. 3. Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller. https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201229 The impossible

Re: Sharing Prime membership

2021-09-03 Thread Donna Casteen
I don't have a computer, so I don't know how to remove & add friends for sharing services. You can definitely do what you need to do using an iPad or iPhone & the process is accessible. Donna > >  > Can I access this same thing through the computer or will doing it on the > phone take care

Re: Sharing Prime membership

2021-09-03 Thread Vicki W.
Can I access this same thing through the computer or will doing it on the phone take care of it there as well? Thanks. Vicki - Original Message - From: Donna Casteen To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2021 5:57 PM Subject: Re: Sharing Prime

Re: Two questions about text messages.

2021-09-03 Thread Chris Chaffin
to block someone it is kind of buried, but here is how. 1, Double tap on the name or number you want to block. 2, From the top, swipe one time, you will have the name or number as a button, double tap it. 3, From the top, swipe once you should here audio, keep swiping a couple of times until

RE: Two questions about text messages.

2021-09-03 Thread CJ & AA MAY
I think there is a way of blocking a sender but have never needed to do it so can’t say how. Maybe try opening the message, then swiping up or down to see what the options are (it may be under more). Alison From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: 03