RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
A statement which very rarely applies to technology because whatever passes me by will be better in a year or two. A good example would be the Airpods, if I wanted to buy a set I'd much rather buy them now than when they first came out 4 or whatever years ago because I know I'd be replacing

RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
There have been rumors for quite some time, but earlier this year they apparently showed off something at a tech show in Germany and if you Google "When will Sonos release a headset" or something like that you find a lot of articles from reputable sources where it was expected this would happen

RE: Apple Sends Me Message in French, FW: App Lacak telah dinonaktifkan pada Muhammad’s iPhone

2021-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Also, this is not French. I put the subject line into Google translate and it seems to be Indonesian and it says: The Track app has been disabled on Muhammad's iPhone I am pretty sure it's a SPAM/phishing email. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent: December 31, 2021 5:06

Re: Transferring from audio to facetime call?

2021-12-31 Thread CHELA Robles
Good to know, thanks for the tip. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2021, at 10:48 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Yes, you can, just bring up the screen and hide the keypad if it is on the > screen, then on the same screen where you have the hold button, the > speakerphone button, the

RE: Apple Sends Me Message in French, FW: App Lacak telah dinonaktifkan pada Muhammad’s iPhone

2021-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Sorry, didn't see the message at first which you forwarded. I don't think that is a legit message from Apple since the email address after the at symbol is @email.apple.com instead just @apple.com, I would call back Apple and ask. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent:

RE: Apple Sends Me Message in French, FW: App Lacak telah dinonaktifkan pada Muhammad’s iPhone

2021-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Are you sure they are not just messages which seem to be from Apple but in fact are SPAM? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent: December 31, 2021 5:06 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple Sends Me Message in French, FW: App Lacak telah dinonaktifkan pada

RE: Is E-SIM Intact?

2021-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I believe you may have to get a new one, but I'm not entirely sure, easiest way to find out is to set up the phone and see if you can still get calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent: December 31, 2021 7:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Is E-SIM Intact? Hi,

RE: Transferring from audio to facetime call?

2021-12-31 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, you can, just bring up the screen and hide the keypad if it is on the screen, then on the same screen where you have the hold button, the speakerphone button, the button if you want to add another caller and so on find the "Facetime Video" button and tap it. There might be a very small

Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Andy Baracco
Those who wait for the next best thing will always be waiting while it passes them by. Andy - Original Message - From: "Joshua Hendrickson" To: Sent: Friday, December 31, 2021 12:38 AM Subject: Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at

Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
First, Mary, The batteries can be replaced when they die; or at least that is my understanding. Second, Joshuah, I'm sure if you got an Apple Card you could pay them off in time. If people think Sonos will come out with a pair of headphones for less; I will be surprised if they do and if their

Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
The airpods max are just way to much money. I've spent $300 on headphones before, but that was because I could pay them off in payments. I don't think I could do that with the airpods max. On 12/31/21, Mary Otten wrote: > I also agree. The AirPods max are really good. My concern about them is

Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Mary Otten
I also agree. The AirPods max are really good. My concern about them is the same as my concern about any other high-end earphone which depends on batteries. Batteries die. That’s also a problem with high-end Bluetooth speakers, like my beloved HomePods which Apple no longer makes. I remember

Re: Transferring from audio to facetime call?

2021-12-31 Thread CHELA Robles
My understanding is that the only way to do this is if you do an audio FaceTime call and then can switch to a regular video FaceTime call within the FaceTime app not the Phone app which is what it sounds like you’re using. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2021, at 4:55 PM, Ann Byrne wrote: >

Re: Transferring from audio to facetime call?

2021-12-31 Thread Ann Byrne
When I am talking on the phone with someone and want to switch to facetime, do I have to disconnect the phone call in order to activate facetime?? At 05:48 PM 12/31/2021, you wrote: Ann, Are you referring to a FaceTime audio call or one through the switched telephone network? Kelly On

Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Lynda Ingraham
I totally agree with Richard. I just got my AirPod max for Christmas. I think they sound absolutely awesome. There is no lag. And they have solved the sleeping issues. I think the noise canceling is probably better on the AirPod max in the balls. Also, the design of the ear cup is really pretty

Re: Transferring from audio to facetime call?

2021-12-31 Thread Kelly Pierce
Ann, Are you referring to a FaceTime audio call or one through the switched telephone network? Kelly On 12/31/21, Ann Byrne wrote: > Is there a way to transfer from an audio call to a facetime call > without disconnecting and calling back? I think I have seen it done, > but maybe not. > >

Re: Bluetooth Headset recommendation

2021-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
I did a demo of the Aftershokz OpenComm headset on my web site. It is under the demos and walk-through page. http://www.turner42.com/DEMOS.html Richard "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased." -- Kehlog Albran, The Profit My web site:

Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
Ed, I agree 100% I'm coming up on a year with the Airpods Max and do not plan to look for any other headset for music/movies. I've never heard anything so good and you are right on concerning the issue of any lag. There isn't one. Richard "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of

RE: Bluetooth Headset recommendation

2021-12-31 Thread chrisjudge1967
I like the aftershox for GPS and such, but I’ve never cared for them for music. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: December 31, 2021 2:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com; mmmat Subject: RE: Bluetooth Headset recommendation I too would recommend

Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Ed Worrell
I have the AirPods Max headphones, and the sound quality is amazing. The funny thing about audio is it is very subjective and a pair of headphones that sound good to me will not sound good to the person next to me. I personally don’t believe the price for the headphones was a waist of money,

RE: Bluetooth Headset recommendation

2021-12-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I too would recommend Aftershokz. The audio is fine for voice, but some may find them a bit lacking for high fidelity sound. I haven't gotten any complaints from the people I call, so I assume the audio on their end is adequate. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From:

Re: Apple Sends Me Message in French, FW: App Lacak telah dinonaktifkan pada Muhammad’s iPhone

2021-12-31 Thread CHELA Robles
Did you accidentally set your region language to French? That’s the only thing I can think of. You can reset that just search for a region language or something to the effect of that and you should be able to reset the language to English. So basically what you want to go do is go to settings

Re: Apple Sends Me Message in French, FW: App Lacak telah dinonaktifkan pada Muhammad’s iPhone

2021-12-31 Thread doug parisian
Well gosh darn, you must be Canadian too. I get all messages in both French and English from amazon. At least they don't assume that all Canadians say "good day eh." On 2021-12-31 7:05 a.m., Fazil M. wrote: Hi, Group. I don’t know why, Apple started sending me messages in French only. I

RE: Bluetooth Headset recommendation

2021-12-31 Thread Marco Curralejo
I would highly recommend the aftershocks opencom headphones which have an excellent microphone and decent enough sound. On January 1, 2022 03:49:57 "mmmat" wrote: Thanks for the recommendation. I will look into this model. Mario From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Michael McKay

RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread chrisjudge1967
Sonos headphones, well I’m in to Sonos so deep I would have to purchase a pair. Are their rumors that Sonos is planning to release a head set? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: December 31, 2021 9:35 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A reason

RE: Bluetooth Headset recommendation

2021-12-31 Thread mmmat
Thanks for the recommendation. I will look into this model. Mario From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Michael McKay Sent: Friday, December 31, 2021 9:04 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bluetooth Headset recommendation I use the Aftershokz Bluetooth bone

Transferring from audio to facetime call?

2021-12-31 Thread Ann Byrne
Is there a way to transfer from an audio call to a facetime call without disconnecting and calling back? I think I have seen it done, but maybe not. -- 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

Is E-SIM Intact?

2021-12-31 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, Group. I have reset my iPhone12 to factory default. Should I assume that the E-SIM is still intact? Or, it is gone and I have to get reactivated? Thanks! -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: Watch: can't get to the info on screen 2

2021-12-31 Thread Ann Byrne
Apple says they are working on the problem. It only happens with VoiceOver. At 12:39 AM 12/31/2021, you wrote: The thing I would do for sure, is let Apple know that there is an issue with this and it will take more than one person telling them this to get them to look in to it. Kay Malmquist

Re: Bluetooth Headset recommendation

2021-12-31 Thread Michael McKay
I use the Aftershokz Bluetooth bone conduction wireless headset. I have an iPhone 7 Plus, and it pairs with it very very well. Hope this helps. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2021, at 04:31, mmmat wrote: > >  > I am in the market for a Bluetooth earbud headset for my iPhone. I am >

RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
So are there some comparable options that wouldn't be a complete waste of money? -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Marco Curralejo Sent: Friday, December 31, 2021 6:04 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com; mich verrier Subject: RE: A reason not

RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
This probably goes without saying, but I wasn't saying that anyone shouldn't have a pair of Sonos headsets. I've always been intrigued with Sonos myself, and if I already had an investment in the Sonos system then I'm sure I'd be all over these headsets. This doesn't mean I would ever regret

Apple Sends Me Message in French, FW: App Lacak telah dinonaktifkan pada Muhammad’s iPhone

2021-12-31 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, Group. I don’t know why, Apple started sending me messages in French only. I called Apple Accessibility yesterday. They wanted me go to icloud.com and to account setting. Selected language in Account Settings was English. She said I don’t know why this is happening when English is selected

RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Marco Curralejo
Well I have been saying this for many months now. A complete waste of money in my opinion because of that lead to technology that Apple allows in their headsets in terms of not updating to the latest protocol. On December 31, 2021 22:51:16 "mich verrier" wrote: Would it be possible to coppy

RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread mich verrier
Would it be possible to coppy nd paste the content of the artickle? Mycrosoft wanted me to signe in when I whent to the link. So I couldn’t read the artickle. From Mich. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: December 31, 2021 1:21 AM To:

RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Christopher, Your right there is argument for waiting and or not waiting, I’ve got airpods pro and bose frames But if sonos bring out a pair of real over the head headphones, Depending on the price, I’ll go there without waiting. Sonos are an audio company Apple make tech devices and are very

RE: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Obviously there's nothing wrong with waiting, and I'm sure the Sonos headset will be the bomb, but if I hadn't gotten my AirPod Pros over a year ago then that would have been over 12 months I'd been without my AirPod Pros. I'm not saying the AirPod Pros are perfect or that everyone should run

Re: A reason not to spend the big Bucks for Apple Airpods including Airpod Max or at least not yet

2021-12-31 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I couldn't read that article you posted. Microsoft wanted me to sign in or something. On 12/31/21, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Here is an interesting article which shows how limited Bluetooth > connectivity is and that includes the ultra high priced Airpods Max > headphones: > > [?xlsx icon]

Bluetooth Headset recommendation

2021-12-31 Thread mmmat
I am in the market for a Bluetooth earbud headset for my iPhone. I am interested in some recommendation based on personal experience. I am looking for a set of earbuds that is around the neck style, easy to use, has very good battery life, has decent sounds quality and can be used for

RE: Watch: can't get to the info on screen 2

2021-12-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Kay, I did this when I got my series 7 and found the issue still existed It was there on my apple watch series 4 with watch os 7 as well, So it doesn't look like it's on the big issues list. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: