I do Not Find Voice Dream Reader when sharing a file From WhatsApp?

2022-12-28 Thread Fazil M.
Hi, Group. Whenever I receive a book in WhatsApp, I share it with Voice Dream Reader. Lately, I do not find VDR in the sharesheet. Where should I be looking for Voice Dream Reader, please? Thanks! -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

RE: An Alexa Compatible Thermostat, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread James Bentley
Two years ago, My apartment complex installed a brand new heat pump along with a Sensi model st-55 thermostat that has buttons and works with Lady A, I Phones, and Android phones. No problems here. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joseph Hudson Sent:

Volume adjustment on phone calls and exchange email notification IOS 16.2

2022-12-28 Thread Shai
Hello all, Since iOS16, when I place the phone to my ear, I am having difficulty adjusting the volume using the volume buttons on a phone call. I was told to set up the device as new and even after doing this, I am still experiencing this issue. Is anyone else experiencing the same and if so, how

Re: An Alexa Compatible Thermostat, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread Joseph Hudson
Wall it does work with the A lady lady and the iPhone, they don't support the heat pump. This is why I had to upgrade to a Honeywell. It is now my current set up and will probably be my last system hoping it doesn't go out. > On Dec 27, 2022, at 3:48 PM, Wayne Scott wrote: > > I highly

RE: Hey Siri.

2022-12-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jenny, I am so glad this worked for you. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jenny Bomareto Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 3:11 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Hey Siri. I was amazed how like Mark explained when you wait an extra second how much better works.

RE: When using Siri with VoiceOver, Remember to Give That Beep a Chance

2022-12-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Bill, I am almost certain that the volume on both Siri and dictation have been set to zero. Try the following: 1. Press the side button on your 8 Plus and ask Siri about your local weather. While Siri is responding, press the volume up button on your phone repeatedly. You should hear

Re: SuperSense?

2022-12-28 Thread pegkane52
I agree, especially since I just purchased it and then it went on sale. This was at least a year ago even though I had sent them the information stating that I just purchased and it went on sale. All I was told well I’m sorry about that so I will never recommend it to anyone else, especially in

RE: SuperSense?

2022-12-28 Thread Alan Lemly
I realize that each individual has differing needs for the apps discussed here and we’ll probably have as many differing opinions as we have list members. But I have to agree with Richard’s comments about SuperSense. I’ve always thought it wasn’t worth what it cost especially when compared to

Re: Ring Update

2022-12-28 Thread Dacia Luck
That’s interesting, do you use the Ring app for the ring doorbell or just the alarm system? I have it for the alarm system, have iOS 16, and have never had a problem using the app. Even before the most recent update. I have an iPhone 13.Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 28, 2022, at 3:29 PM,

Re: SuperSense?

2022-12-28 Thread Dennis Long
I think the $50 lifetime price is worth it for the lack of new features i wouldn’t pay $100 Dennis LongSent from my iPhone SE 3On Dec 28, 2022, at 6:17 PM, Richard Turner wrote:Super Sense is not so super when it comes to updates.Here is what they have to say about their latest update:    We'd

RE: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread Carolyn
Chris, that is what I am doing now, as I understand that batteries will last way longer doing it that way. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 12:53 PM To:

RE: Siri and dictation tones

2022-12-28 Thread Carolyn
Good idea for people with this problem to refer it to Apple Accessibility. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of deidreandlou...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 10:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: Siri and dictation tones

2022-12-28 Thread Carolyn
Here is what I just wrote to Apple Accessibillity: I have a hearing problem, and I am unable to hear the Siri prompt at all, other than if I am wearing Apple ear buds. With them, I can hear the tone. I have been doing all right by just guessing, but I am seeing on an Apple chat list of blind

RE: When using Siri with VoiceOver, Remember to Give That Beep a Chance

2022-12-28 Thread Carolyn
Right, Gera, I just give it a little bit of time, then ask my question. So far it is working fine, but I still would rather be able to hear a tone. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Gerardo Corripio Sent: Wednesday,

Re: SuperSense?

2022-12-28 Thread Mary Otten
I’ve pretty much stopped using that app. I suckered in and bought it. Fortunately when it was on sale, at least. But it’s never done much for me. I use Seeing AI and voice dream scanner. And on an android device, I have occasionally used the lookout app. Sometimes that works well, sometimes it

SuperSense?

2022-12-28 Thread Richard Turner
Super Sense is not so super when it comes to updates. Here is what they have to say about their latest update: We'd been receiving many requests from our users and are responding to them with the feature updates that have been in highest demand. Below are the most recent updates to

Hey Siri.

2022-12-28 Thread Jenny Bomareto
I was amazed how like Mark explained when you wait an extra second how much better works. Thanks for reading regarding this matter. Jenny Bomareto 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

Re: connecting external devices to Iphone or Ipad

2022-12-28 Thread Alex Stone
Thanks Richard! Sent from my iPhone On 28 Dec 2022, at 15:14, Richard Turner wrote:  Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MK0W2AM/A Here is the one for USB drives; just replace USB with SD card and search for it if you need to use SD cards. They ar:

Ring Update

2022-12-28 Thread sarai.bucciarelli
Hi all: So for months the Ring app was broken with iOS 16 all builds. Worked fine in 15. Well Ring updated the app to 5.5.50 and iOS 16.2 works great with it. So Yay I moved to iOS 16.2. Well looks like Ring is the only thing that works. Gees. Voiceover rate is faster on a slower setting. Fine I

Re: Photo description

2022-12-28 Thread John André Lium-Netland
Norwegian. So that may be the reason. Sendt fra min iPhone. > 28. des. 2022 kl. 22:08 skrev davycupp...@gmail.com: > > What language do you speak? > Since IOS15 Apple has broken description for most languages other then the > popular ones such as Englisch, French, Spanish or German. >

RE: Photo description

2022-12-28 Thread davycuppens
What language do you speak? Since IOS15 Apple has broken description for most languages other then the popular ones such as Englisch, French, Spanish or German. Regards Davy -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: viphone@googlegroups.com Namens John André Lium-Netland Verzonden: woensdag 28

RE: Siri and dictation tones

2022-12-28 Thread Dennis Long
I agree I much prefer the old tone. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of R Van Lant Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 12:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Siri and dictation tones Bill, Glad you also voiced the concern on the tone. I would love if they would give

Photo description

2022-12-28 Thread John André Lium-Netland
Hi, I have added descriptions to my photos in the photos app in iOS16.2 but I still only hear date and time when browsing through photos in an album. Is it possible to browse by hearing descriptions? Sendt fra min iPhone. -- The following information is important for all members of the V

RE: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread Christopher Chaltain
My understanding is the same as Chris's. https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-optimized-battery-charging-on-iphone-5210118#:~:text=Optimized%20Battery%20Charging%20helps%20to%20improve%20battery%20health,charger%20and%20delays%20charging%20to%20100%25%20until%20then. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷

RE: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread M. Taylor
As is mine, also, Sieghard. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 9:11 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone? Except mine has never done this, if I plug it in at

Re: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread Chris Chaffin
Optimized battery charging does not stop charging your battery once it reaches 80%. Instead, it slows down the charging process, and tries to go by your past charging habits to time it reaching 100% as close to when you normally take it off the charger. So basically once it reaches 80%, it

RE: Siri and dictation tones

2022-12-28 Thread R Van Lant
Bill, Glad you also voiced the concern on the tone. I would love if they would give us an option for the old or new tone. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of William Outman Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 9:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Siri and dictation tones

Re: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I thought the way battery optimization was supposed to work was that it would get to 80 percent and stop, and would only go on to 100 percent after learning your schedule, or every 24 hours, or whatever. Mine has never stopped at 80 percent, neither has it refused to charge if I plug it in when

RE: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Except mine has never done this, if I plug it in at 10:30 and let's say it's at 30% then if I check it a couple of hours later at Midnight or 1 AM it is always at 100%. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Gordon Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 1:02 AM To:

Re: Siri and dictation tones

2022-12-28 Thread William Outman
It turned out the volume on Siri and dictation had been turned down for some ungodly reason. We figured that out on a call with Apple Accessibility.  I also made note to them the dislike of the new Siri tone, and also some fiddly behavior I’ve seen since 16.2 in the Weather app with the location

RE: Siri and dictation tones

2022-12-28 Thread deidreandlouise
Yes, and dictation using Siri from the home screen with 16 no longer works with any consistency on my SE 2020. I like simple and don’t always feel like being inside the Message App dictating in the edit field. That function works well, but what is the point of using Siri if you can’t use it

Re: connecting external devices to Iphone or Ipad

2022-12-28 Thread Richard Turner
Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapterhttps://store.apple.com/xc/product/MK0W2AM/AHere is the one for USB drives; just replace USB with SD card and search for it if you need to use SD cards. They ar: available from lots of places including Amazon.Richard, USA.“What we think or what we know or what we

Re: connecting external devices to Iphone or Ipad

2022-12-28 Thread Mária Orovčíková
Hi to all, Richard, you said: "...The one Apple sells for either USB or SD card connection works fine with books. On a phone, it always requires external power.". Sorry for a stupid question, but what external power do you mean? Do you need to purchase any additional accessories like adapter to

Re: connecting external devices to Iphone or Ipad

2022-12-28 Thread Alex Stone
Richard, any chance of a link to the Apple one please? Sent from my iPhone On 28 Dec 2022, at 14:51, Richard Turner wrote:  The one Apple sells for either USB or SD card connection works fine with books. On a phone, it always requires external power. The iPad should be able to handle them

Re: Siri and dictation tones

2022-12-28 Thread Richard Turner
For a while now, when I say "Hey Siri," there is no tone; just Siri saying "ah huh" It says it fairly quietly. I only get the new, quieter, tone if I hold in the button. Both Apple and Windows seem to think everyone has super hearing the way their tones have lowered in volume. Richard, USA.

RE: Siri and dictation tones

2022-12-28 Thread R Van Lant
Bill, is it possible that volume on Siri is turned down? I've already given feedback to Apple that I cannot hear that first tone very well, especially with any background noise. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of William Outman Sent: Tuesday, December

Re: connecting external devices to Iphone or Ipad

2022-12-28 Thread Richard Turner
The one Apple sells for either USB or SD card connection works fine with books. On a phone, it always requires external power. The iPad should be able to handle them without external power. Now, if you plug in an external drive like a 1 or 2, or more TB hard drive, you will need extra power I

Re: When using Siri with VoiceOver, Remember to Give That Beep a Chance

2022-12-28 Thread Gerardo Corripio
Orin your mind (like I've done for some weeks now), while the Siri tone is playing, think a phrase like "Hey Siri"; coinciding when the tone ends, you've done thinking the phrase. This has definitely gotten awesome results! Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone SE (2nd Generation) de Telcel > El 28 dic

Re: When using Siri with VoiceOver, Remember to Give That Beep a Chance

2022-12-28 Thread William Outman
I know what you mean about waiting for the beep tone to end, but right now I’ve mysteriously lost it altogether on my 8Plus with 16.2. I’ve had it all the way through the upgrade sequence from 15.x to 16.2, but had the problem crop up two days ago. Also, I lost my dictation tones, but that

Re: Accessibility of music service aps

2022-12-28 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I have tried numerous times to get the Alexa app on my phone to add apple music to my echo, but no go. It is very frustrating. On 12/28/22, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > And as a last comment, having a connected receiver which has some > capabilities like Sonos and hooking up a Sonos Port to it is

RE: The New Apple TV

2022-12-28 Thread chrisjudge1967
Hi. Did you not receive a charging cable with your apple TV? I know Apple stopped including the charging blocks a while ago, have they now stopped including cables as well? Chris Judge -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: December 26, 2022

Re: Charging Your New Phone, Anyone?

2022-12-28 Thread Gordon
Well Apple says it's better if your phone doesn't just sit there at 100 percent all the time. the battery optimization is designed to keep this from happening. Lets say you go to sleep every night at 10:30 and plug your phone in and you wake up at 5:30. Your phone might reach 80 percent around