Glucose monitor?

2021-04-11 Thread Ann Byrne
Is there a glucose monitor that works with the iPhone??? Thx, Ann -- 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 inappropriate, please contact the owne

Watch: "notifications off"?

2021-10-25 Thread Ann Byrne
when I delete a message from my watch with OS 8, one choice is 'notifications off". double tapping this choice, it still says "notifications off", and I don't see a resulting change anywhere. I can still delete the message, still receive messages, and the watch continues to say "notofications

Appstore, counting updates

2021-10-31 Thread Ann Byrne
In iOS 15 when the app store shows 7 updates, the number of updates no longer decrements as updates complete. So even though six updates have processed, the phone continues to indicate there are 7 updates. Am I the only one seeing this??? -- The following information is important for all mem

GoodMaps outdoors not speaking location as it changes

2021-10-31 Thread Ann Byrne
I believe I have set GoodMaps outdoors to speak my location every 42 seconds, which was one of the choices in settings. the location tab is active. Screen is not locked. GoodMaps speaks a direction change as I walk, but does not report the address change automatically. Although it reports a

Re: GoodMaps outdoors not speaking location as it changes

2021-10-31 Thread Ann Byrne
other points as have only used it once in a vehicle. Richard "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." -- Jane Wagner website: www.turner42.com (Sent with my blue iPhone 13 Pro) On Oct 31, 2021, at 12:58 PM, Ann Byrne wrote: I believe I ha

Re: Logitech K480 Question?

2021-11-01 Thread Ann Byrne
Be sure you have the right combination for VO. On the K480, the far left key is ctrl, then function, then option, then command, then spacebar. The ctrl and option keys are not adjacent. At 12:14 AM 11/1/2021, you wrote: Hi, Group. Does Logitech K480 give me VoiceOver Keyboard help when I pres

Re: Logitech K480 Question?

2021-11-01 Thread Ann Byrne
Also, be sure quicknav is turned off with left arrow+right arrow. At 12:14 AM 11/1/2021, you wrote: Hi, Group. Does Logitech K480 give me VoiceOver Keyboard help when I press VO=K? It is not giving me, am I doing something wrong or my expectation is unrealistic? Thanks! -- The following infor

What is the pairing key on the K780?

2021-11-03 Thread Ann Byrne
trying to pair a Logitech K780 keyboard to an iPhone, but I can't figure out what is the key to activate pairing. I thought it was the number 1 on the keyboard, but that doesn't seem to do it. Can someone please clue me in? Thx, -- The following information is important for all members of th

Re: What is the pairing key on the K780?

2021-11-03 Thread Ann Byrne
e know if that works. Kevin, Valerie and Jilly -Original Message- From: <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>viphone@googlegroups.com <<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:20 PM To:

Re: What is the pairing key on the K780?

2021-11-03 Thread Ann Byrne
illy -Original Message- From: <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>viphone@googlegroups.com <<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:20 PM To: viPhone list <<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com&

RE: Voice Over Help Please.

2021-11-05 Thread Ann Byrne
Be sure you are getting all three fingers in the double-tap. Hi, I already tried the double tap, but still can’t hear Voice Over. Janet Sent from Mail for Windows From: Malcolm Parfitt Sent: Friday, Nove

RE: WWDC

2021-06-08 Thread Ann Byrne
Was anything said about glucose detection? At 05:47 PM 6/8/2021, you wrote: Simon, I am not aware of Apple forcing anyone to use most of these features. The fall detection is a feature now under SOS on the watch that can be disabled or enabled; users choice. Granted, you may not need it, but t

Re: screen recognition on Iphone

2021-06-10 Thread Ann Byrne
I had it on the scale app, and it stopped working. I had to go to the rotor and activate it there, even though voiceover indicated that it was active. eAt 08:30 AM 6/10/2021, you wrote: I know that. I had it and it was working fine and now it is not working at all. Just was wondering if anyo

Tiles?

2021-06-13 Thread Ann Byrne
I bought tiles. Not the iPhone ones, but the tiles that have been around for a while. Can anyone give me a quick course in how to use the things, and what if any iPhone settings I need to change? Thx, -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you hav

Re: Accessible App for a Good Robot Vacuum Machine

2021-06-27 Thread Ann Byrne
I have a Shark, and it cleans better than my roomba did. We have three dogs, though, and it was hard for the Roomba to keep up. The app works well with the iPhone. It's expensive, though. At 08:33 PM 6/27/2021, you wrote: Hi Aleeha, Thanks for sharing. I’ll check it out! Cheering for

RE: Accessible App for a Good Robot Vacuum Machine

2021-06-28 Thread Ann Byrne
al Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Monday, 28 June 2021 2:14 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible App for a Good Robot Vacuum Machine I have a Shark, and it cleans better than my roomba did. We have three dogs, though, and it was ha

Re: air fryers

2021-07-04 Thread Ann Byrne
What kind is it? I'm all for analog if I can use it. At 04:55 AM 7/4/2021, you wrote: Hello, I don't know about that one, but the one I got, which is pretty accessible in the sense that it has rotary knobs, is atÂ

Re: Bluetooth keyboard question

2021-07-04 Thread Ann Byrne
On my logitech k480, it is f3. At 09:16 AM 7/4/2021, you wrote: Hello Try F12 key. -- mr. M01510 & guide Loadstone-GPS Lat: 62.38718, lon: 25.64672 hkp://wwwkeys.pgp.net B784D020 fp:0C1F6A76 DC9DDD58 33838B5D 0E769600 B7840D02 http://sokkona.arimo.info Alex Stone kirjoitti Subject: Bl

Re: Help with taptic time on my Apple Watch

2021-07-24 Thread Ann Byrne
I find it very iffy. If I tap twice, slowly not quickly, at about 2 on the watch face, it works best for me. Good luck! At 11:30 PM 7/23/2021, you wrote: Yeah Richard I am literally the same way usually get it with one try out of five or two tries out of five I guess it’s all in how you dou

entering password on the watch?

2021-07-27 Thread Ann Byrne
My series III watch is requesting my Apple password. Can I type on the watch? It tells me to enter the password on my iOS device, but I don't see where to do it on my iPhone either. if I keep ignoring it, will it just go away? If not, how do I enter a 9-character password on the watch or t

oticon device to connect to bluetooth

2021-07-30 Thread Ann Byrne
We have oticon hearing aids streaming from the iPhone into the ear. Is there a device that would stream from a bluetooth transmitter such as a victor Stream? Thx, -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the r

Re: changes in drop box

2021-08-01 Thread Ann Byrne
Where/how can I tell dropbox to sync my files? My work computer is at least a week behind my home computer, and dropbox on the iPhone is whimsical at best. Thx, At 10:18 AM 8/1/2021, you wrote: i just did a test. I edited a file on Dropbox on my PC. Within a minute, or two at the most, I open

Re: changes in drop box

2021-08-01 Thread Ann Byrne
one@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Sunday, August 1, 2021 8:34 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: changes in drop box Where/how can I tell dropbox to sync my files? My work computer is at least a week behind my home computer, and dropbox on the iPhone is whimsical at b

RE: oticon device to connect to bluetooth

2021-08-02 Thread Ann Byrne
Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 9:33 PM To: viPhone list Subject: oticon device to connect to bluetooth We have oticon hearing aids streaming from the iPhone into the ear. Is there a device that would stream from a bl

Re: What is screen recognition

2021-08-10 Thread Ann Byrne
The odd thing is that some apps with screen recognition turned on don't display at all. Before the last couple of updates the app that talks to our scale would read buttons--BMI, for example, and the associated values (which I will spare you). Since the last couple of updates, screen recogn

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

2021-12-30 Thread Ann Byrne
On my watch since the latest update I can't get to the information on the second workout screen. It says screen 2, and when I flick it just says 'more', or 'screen 3'. Our trainer wants heart rate numbers which used to live on screen 2, but they are no longer there. Anyone know a good way to

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

2021-12-30 Thread Ann Byrne
nger flick left and right move you between the three pages of the workout screen? Also, at the bottom of the screen there should be a control that you can flick up or down to move from screen to screen. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook -Original Message- From: viphone@googl

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

2021-12-31 Thread Ann Byrne
hey siri restart workout Work fine, Not everyone likes it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Friday, 31 December 2021 3:14 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Watch: can't get to the info on screen 2 I can move from screen to

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

Re: Transferring from audio to facetime call?

2021-12-31 Thread Ann Byrne
/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. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > >

Re: Solution, Apple Watch and installing apps ... deleting apps?

2020-12-13 Thread Ann Byrne
Interesting. How can a person delete apps from an Apple watch? At 04:35 PM 12/13/2020, you wrote: Just in case it happens to someone else, I found the solution for my problem with installing apps on my Apple Watch. When I opened the watch app on my phone, located the app I wanted to in

Re: Supersense sample and the reason I just bought the life time subscription

2020-12-23 Thread Ann Byrne
I bought the lifetime subscription. I absolutely love it that the app begins reading immediately! At 08:59 AM 12/23/2020, you wrote: Malcolm, Thanks so much for giving the app a try! I am currently in conversation with our developers about the bugs and issues you've reported, and am looking int

Re: Dismissing Apple Watch Update complete message

2020-12-29 Thread Ann Byrne
Use the crown to scroll down to okay. At 10:02 AM 12/29/2020, you wrote: Yikes. I thought there was a long thread on this but I've apparently deleted it think it didn't apply to me. So my watch updated last night and I cannot get rid of the update complete screen. I even did a hard reset which

RE: Alternatives to Aftershokz bone conduction

2021-01-10 Thread Ann Byrne
Mystic Access sells the LiWithPro BN702 Bone Conduction Headphones. I know nothing about them, but the Mystic Access people have an actual phone number to speak with an actual human be

RE: What's New in iOS 14: A Guide for Blind Users

2021-01-21 Thread Ann Byrne
I find it very easy to work with. At 09:53 AM 1/21/2021, you wrote: NBP is a true pain in the butt to try to purchase from! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Woody Anna Dresner Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:30 AM To: VIPhone Mailing List Subject: Fwd: What's New in iOS 14:

Re: zoom accessibility

2021-02-07 Thread Ann Byrne
Don't try to do Zoom with safari; download the app. Then it is nicely accessible. Good luck. At 10:06 AM 2/7/2021, you wrote: Good morning all. Is zoom easy to use with voice over? I have a group getting together today and don’t know if I will be able to join in the discussion. Is there

RE: A list for using voice over with a MacBook Air

2021-02-10 Thread Ann Byrne
There are a number of books by Janet Ingber on using a Mac that can be purchased from National Braille Press. Also Earl Harrison from handy tech has written one called 'mac academy' that I find helpful. Good luck with the beast! Ann At 05:52 AM 2/10/2021, you wrote: Thanks again. From

Apple Watch reading books

2020-02-20 Thread Ann Byrne
Will the watch, series 3, play books from BARD, BookShare, and Audible? Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks a lot, Ann -- 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

Walkie-talkie?

2020-03-08 Thread Ann Byrne
We are trying to use walkie-talkie on our watches and find it less than transparent. the hint says double-tap and hold, but that doesn't seem to be the right thing. Sometimes it works, so I believe everything is set correctly. Sometimes it doesn't. can someone explain what to do? Thx, an

Re: Blood pressure monitors question?

2020-03-08 Thread Ann Byrne
the one we use is qardio arm--note the spelling of qardio without the 'u'. It tells systolic and dyastolic blood pressure, pulse, and informs you if your heartbeat is not regular. It works with the iPhone, and you can export the results list to an email address--your own or your doctors or wh

Can I use an iPod without a phone number?

2020-03-16 Thread Ann Byrne
I want to lend my iPod to someone, but it is tied to my phone number. If I reset it, can I sign it up to my apple ID without a phone number? How would I do that? Thx, -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Can two mobile phones use the same number (used to be Can I use an iPod without a phone number?)

2020-03-16 Thread Ann Byrne
My student has a flip phone, and wants to learn to use an iPhone. she is *very computer-phobic. I have an iPod she could tinker with, and also an iPhone 5 that is not being used. Which would be best as a learning tool, to be used for practice while she takes little steps to accommodate to th

Re: Second Message MS Teams

2020-03-25 Thread Ann Byrne
FS did a webinar on it last month. At 08:56 PM 3/25/2020, you wrote: I have not used it yet, and do not know of a tutorial, but here is the link to the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-teams/id1113153706 Richard "There's a nap for that." Sent from my iPhone Check out my web site

Counting exercise minutes on the watch ring

2020-08-26 Thread Ann Byrne
Until the last iOS update, when I worked out 30 minutes with the trainer I was credited on my watch with exercise minutes to close the exercise ring, and of course more than 100% if the session lasted longer than 30 minutes ... which is often stinkin' does. Recently, however, although the phon

Re: Counting exercise minutes on the watch ring

2020-08-26 Thread Ann Byrne
phone again. Sometimes unpairing and then pairing your watch to your phone helps correct little clitches that pop up. Apple accessibility had me do this once to correct a strange problem I was having. Chris > On Aug 26, 2020, at 12:41 PM, Ann Byrne wrote: > > Until the last iOS

Re: Counting exercise minutes on the watch ring

2020-08-26 Thread Ann Byrne
I re-paired, which of course was harder than I expected. The watch still says 17% and activity on the phone says 59 minutes. Go figure! -- 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 y

Re: No Speech Though VO Is On

2020-08-28 Thread Ann Byrne
Siri's volume is often different from VO. When that happened to me the VO volume was turned down even though Siri spoke at a comfortable volume. Also, sometimes a three-finger double-tap to turn speech on. Good luck! At 10:46 PM 8/28/2020, you wrote: I am running the most recent IOS version;

Re: A Thanks and a Question

2020-09-04 Thread Ann Byrne
another question: How did you solve the problem Inquiring minds want to know. At 10:14 PM 9/3/2020, you wrote: Thanks to tose who replied to my question about having VoiceOver on but getting no speech. Now, here's the question.: Can someone recommend a foldable keyboard to use with my

resetting volume

2020-09-04 Thread Ann Byrne
, you wrote: what I discovered was that somehow I had turn the voice way down on the rotor, do I have no idea when or how I did it. So I had to get someone to work with the rotor to get the speech volume turned up. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 4, 2020, at 3:38 AM, Ann Byrne wrote: an

RE: InstaCart App ... pricing

2020-09-06 Thread Ann Byrne
You can purchase a monthly subscription to both Shipt and Instacart. Shipt is $14.95, and I think instacart is a little less, but I'm subscribed to Shipt and not Instacart so the amount for Instacart may be wrong. when I use shipt, there is no charge per ddelivery as that is covered by the mo

Re: InstaCart App

2020-09-07 Thread Ann Byrne
My shoppers text me if an item is out of stock. You can have them call if you prefer. At 01:02 AM 9/7/2020, you wrote: Hello Janet, In my experience, sometimes a shopper will call if the store is out of an item. When items are added to the cart, the app also notifies that the store is out and a

Changing volume on the watch

2020-09-09 Thread Ann Byrne
How do you change the volume on the watch? I have looked but haven't found it. thanks, -- 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 inappropriate, pl

Re: Editing a dropbox file

2020-09-11 Thread Ann Byrne
I believe you have to move it somewhere else, edit, then return it to dropbox. I haven't figured out how to edit a dropbox file on the phone. At 12:35 PM 9/11/2020, you wrote: Hello Listers, I have a document in Dropbox I'd like to edit and update and though I can send it to notes on my iPhon

Speech only on the iPhone

2020-09-12 Thread Ann Byrne
How does speech work on the iPhone, without VoiceOver? Can you have the phone read the screen? Does Siri talk to you? Does Siri work the same way as with VoiceOver on? My ZoomText student is using his phone visually, and having a little speech available would help him a lot. Thx, Ann

Deleting apps from the watch

2020-09-19 Thread Ann Byrne
I can't find my notes on this. Please tell me how to delete apps from the watch. Can I get rid of things like world clock, or only the apps I have added. Apple sure loads up the watch with apps I'm not interested in. Thanks -- The following information is important for all members of the V

RE: Turning Mentions Off in Messages

2020-09-25 Thread Ann Byrne
What are mentions? At 10:48 AM 9/25/2020, you wrote: I had not run into this, but that is a great find. I know others found that annoying. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,†and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancien

Not enough space to update watch

2020-09-26 Thread Ann Byrne
When I set my series III watch to update, I get the message that there isn't enough space and I should go into the phone, watch app, to delete things. I dont find a place in the watch app to delete items. I have tried following shirley's instructions on deleting apps using the watch, but I ca

Does goodmaps replace nearby explorer?

2020-09-29 Thread Ann Byrne
Is Goodmaps a replacement for nearby explorer, or is it a supplement?? -- 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 inappropriate, please contact the o

RE: outlook app question

2020-09-30 Thread Ann Byrne
Try alt+v, v, s. At 09:52 AM 9/30/2020, you wrote: I never have found a way of doing this. And actually, in the mail app, I can’t figure out how to do it either. I always have to go down the bottom to see oldest messages. If there is a way to have the oldest ones at the top, I’d like to

Re: Request instructions using IOS feature whose name I can't recall ... text replacement

2020-10-20 Thread Ann Byrne
I think you are ooking for the same command that makes OMG say "oh my goodness". 1. Insettings, go to general, then keyboard. 2. Double tap on text replacement, which is the first item on my phone. 3. Double tap on add. 4. In the edit box, type the words you want. 5. Tab to shortcutt and type in

reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-10-31 Thread Ann Byrne
the documentation tells me that the temperature is sent immediately to the iPhone app; but I'll be derned if I can find it. I follow the procedure, I think. Press the button lightly, and it bzz-es. Slide the thing from forehead to temple, and it goes bzz-bzz. then I swipe lightly across the

Re: reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-11-07 Thread Ann Byrne
my temp reads as 96.9 I figure I am about 97.9. I hope this is helpful. Kim Sent from Kimber's Red iPhone True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.—MMartin Luther King Jr. On Oct 31, 2020, at 10:55 PM, Ann Byrne wrote: the documentation tel

How accessible is the kinsa?

2020-11-07 Thread Ann Byrne
I bought the Withings thermometer because I would like one that doesn't go under the tongue. However, I cannot get the stinker to report ratings to my phone. Does anyone have experience with the Kinsa? Do the temp readings appear magically on the phone, or is it a pain to retrieve them. S

Re: reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-11-08 Thread Ann Byrne
ber's Red iPhone True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.—Martin Luther King Jr. On Nov 7, 2020, at 7:06 PM, Ann Byrne wrote:  Hi, Kim, can you walk me through taking a temperature? 1. Press the button. 2. Slide the thermometer from forehead

Re: reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-11-08 Thread Ann Byrne
. But it will get there most of the time. Good luck. Sent from Kimber's Red iPhone True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.—”Martin Luther King Jr. On Nov 8, 2020, at 9:41 AM, Ann Byrne wrote: Hi, Kim, Thanks so much for your response. My s

RE: reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-11-10 Thread Ann Byrne
e you’ll actually get tt to see your temperature on the phone. But it will get there most of the time. Good luck. Sent from Kimber's Red iPhone True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.—†Martin Luther King Jr. On Nov 8, 2020, at 9:41 AM, Ann Byrn

App to automatically call for help?

2020-11-23 Thread Ann Byrne
A friend who lives alone is looking for an app to use in case of falling, or needing help. Is there an app that would put her in contact with non-emergency help? -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the r

Re: Bluetooth Ear Piece Recommendations

2020-11-28 Thread Ann Byrne
Is there a blue tooth earpiece that can pair with more than one device, switching between devices when one speaks? If my watch and phone are both paired to the earpiece, can I hear the GPS on the phone when it speaks, and the messages on my watch when they interrupt the GPS? Thx -- The foll

Re: Bluetooth Ear Piece Recommendations

2020-11-29 Thread Ann Byrne
Original Message- From: Ann Byrne Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2020 6:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bluetooth Ear Piece Recommendations Is there a blue tooth earpiece that can pair with more than one device, switching between devices when one speaks? If my watch and phone ar

Re: Since bard update can’t access

2020-12-03 Thread Ann Byrne
Neither my hero nor I can logon to BARD. At 09:46 PM 12/3/2020, you wrote: Is anyone else having this problem? It happens on all my devices: I get a message saying failed followed by OK, which I double tap on, but then come to see that no books are showing up in my bookshelf, wish list, or pre

Re: QARDIOARM blood pressure monitor?

2020-12-05 Thread Ann Byrne
It is fairly accurate, and works perfectly with VoiceOver. There is a history application that will mail your history to anyone. I usually mail it to myself, then print it for the doctor. You control it with the phone, tapping to start it, then reading the results on the screen. -- The fo

Re: considering Apple watch

2019-10-21 Thread Ann Byrne
I don't like my Apple watch because it doesn't reliably tell the time without speaking. It may be operator error, but I have tried repeatedly to make haptic time work ... and sometimes it does. However, often the watch speaks the time instead of vibrating it. I sometimes wear my Seiko Braill

How to delete apps from my Apple watch?

2019-10-30 Thread Ann Byrne
My watch can't update because there isn't enough free space. I would be happy to delete most of the apps from the watch, but I can't figure out how. Could someone please clue me in? Thx, -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questi

Re: Using a brand new Orbit Reader with my iPhone 8 or 6?

2019-11-12 Thread Ann Byrne
Tinker with it. You can learn a lot that way. At 06:49 AM 11/12/2019, you wrote: There is also a list, for the orbit reader. Unfortunately, i can't remember the subscription address. But i'm sure someone else can. Dave. -Original Message- From: Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Tuesday, Nov

Resetting a used iPhone?

2019-11-16 Thread Ann Byrne
I have an iPhone 5 that a friend no longer uses. When I try to reset it, it asks for Apple ID and password. Which my friend can't remember. Is there a way to erase all the settings/data without the password? thx, Ann -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

approval request sent

2020-04-22 Thread Ann Byrne
I frequently get the following message on my phone: Approval request sent. To continue using iCloud on this iPhone, approve it from one of your other devices using iCloud or enter your security code. When I activate my "other device", an iPod, there is no request to approve. I do not have

GPS app to create a rout

2020-04-27 Thread Ann Byrne
My student is looking for an app she can use to create a rout--either in advance or while walking. she wants to know when to turn while walking around her neighborhood, and how to reverse the rout to go the other way. I don't see a way to make blindSquare do this. Am I missing something, or

Re: Siri and home button

2020-04-28 Thread Ann Byrne
There is a siri item hiding in accessibility. It works better when that one is also turned on. At 06:05 PM 4/28/2020, you wrote: Hello all, I now have a phone that’s working with some quirky little things and the screen is not all that sensitive for reasons unknown to me.I I can’t rule

reader available

2020-06-01 Thread Ann Byrne
When I open a link that says "reader available", how do I actually activate the reader? The words disappear from the screen while I am pondering the question, and I have to read through all the ads and such that the reader is supposed to save me from. thanks, Ann -- The following informatio

Removing the clutter on The message window

2020-06-05 Thread Ann Byrne
On the texting screen, there is all kinds of clutter including the names of other apps, camera, record, and so on. Is there a way to clear the crud off the screen so a beginner (or experienceder) can navigate directly to the text area and the keyboard without having to negotiate fifteen other

RE: Removing the clutter on The message window

2020-06-05 Thread Ann Byrne
On 5 Jun 2020, at 16:35, Ann Byrne wrote: On the texting screen, there is all kinds of clutter including the names of other apps, camera, record, and so on. Is there a way to clear the crud off the screen so a beginner (or experienceder) can navigate directly to the text area and the

Re: Vertical scroll bar, was: RE: Removing the clutter on The message window

2020-06-07 Thread Ann Byrne
>>> Behalf Of Dave >>> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 2:16 PM >>> To: <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Removing the clutter on The message window I would like >>> the option. To hide the vertical scrol lbar. >

Easy alternatives to iPhone

2020-06-08 Thread Ann Byrne
My totally non-techy student needs to replace her phone. An iPhone would be really difficult for her. Is anyone using a blind shell, or another accessible easy-to-use smart phone that you could recommend? When I enquired previously, someone suggested another phone; but my email crashed and I

RE: Easy alternatives to iPhone

2020-06-08 Thread Ann Byrne
Lynn seabreeze@gmail.com -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Monday, June 08, 2020 9:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Easy alternatives to iPhone My totally non-techy student needs to replace her phone. An iPhone would be really di

Re: Trekz Titanium Pairings

2019-09-14 Thread Ann Byrne
Also, if you haven't already, turn bluetooth off and then back on before trying to pair. At 12:50 PM 9/14/2019, you wrote: Did you put the headphones in pairing mode first? You can do this by pressing the power/volume up button until you hear it announce pairing mode. After this you should s

Re: Blind square

2019-09-15 Thread Ann Byrne
Swarm??? At 08:04 AM 9/15/2019, you wrote: I’ve got it too, and yes very worthwhile investment indeed! Not only it’s for GPS and/or to orient you, but also you can use Swarm through it! Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone SE de Telcel El 15 sep 2019, a la(s) 8:02 a. m., Larry Lumpkin <

What is the gesture ???

2019-09-21 Thread Ann Byrne
Siri will talk on my husband's watch, but the watch won't talk without Siri. What is the gesture equivalent to the three-finger double-tap that turns off speech on the phone? I hope it was triggered and caused the problem. thanks, -- The following information is important for all members

Lightning Alert?

2020-06-20 Thread Ann Byrne
One of the weather apps on my phone used to alert for lightning. Our dog is terrified of thunder, and the alert gave us time to put on her sweater which seems to make a difference. Whichever app it was, it doesn't alert any more. Is there an app that alerts for lightning? Thx Ann and old re

RE: Lightning Alert?

2020-06-20 Thread Ann Byrne
etted extending it.)"Â - Edward Herbert -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2020 9:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Lightning Alert? One of the weather apps on my phone used to alert for lightning. Our dog is te

RE: How to calm a dog during thunder storms, was RE: Lightning alert

2020-06-21 Thread Ann Byrne
Which is why I would like to be alerted when the lightning is a few miles away and I can get her sweater before she becomes stiff and unmovable. At 02:10 PM 6/21/2020, you wrote: Maybe folks should call their dog guide schools and inquire. Those schools who have follow-up training support mayb

Find my ...

2020-07-05 Thread Ann Byrne
With a family of 3, how can a person see the location of an apple ID for other members of the family? I can see all of my devices, but I would like to locate my husband or my daughter sometimes. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any q

Re: Find my ...

2020-07-05 Thread Ann Byrne
must pass himself,†and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert On Jul 5, 2020, at 9:19 AM, Ann Byrne wrote: ï

Voice command

2020-07-07 Thread Ann Byrne
How reliable is commanding the iPhone by voice? What are the pitfalls for someone who hates technology? -- 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: Watch complications

2020-07-07 Thread Ann Byrne
A couple of things to remember. If you are walking, your arm has to be moving. On the treadmill, for example, with your hands on the rests, the watch doesn't know you're walking. With a shopping cart, the same. When I tread I keep my phone in my pocket so I can have my hands on the grips.

Re: Voice command

2020-07-07 Thread Ann Byrne
that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert On Jul 7, 2020, at 4:28 PM, Ann Byrne wrote: How reliable is commanding the

How do I make a voice recording for a message?

2020-07-17 Thread Ann Byrne
I am trying to record a message. I have double-tapped on record' button", and magic-tapped. Each time I get a start and a stop sound, but no recording. what is the magic thing to do? thanks, -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any que

Re: Forwarding a text message to an email address

2020-07-18 Thread Ann Byrne
You can copy the text and paste it into an email. At 01:15 PM 7/18/2020, you wrote: Richard: Looks like this article is for sending an email to a mobile number, but I want to send a ttext message to a Comcast email address. Don’t think it is possible. -- The following information is impo

RE: Looking for accessible bathroom scales

2020-07-29 Thread Ann Byrne
We have a fit index, connecting to the phone. It is barely accessible. Will speak the weight, but there are numerous other fields where the phone just speaks the field name even though there are numbers (BMI,, for example) displayed on the screen. At 01:58 AM 7/29/2020, you wrote: Hi, The

Zoom with sarafiSafari

2020-07-29 Thread Ann Byrne
How does one change screens in Zoom with Safari? I accidentally got to the page I wanted in order to mute my audio, but I could never get back to it to unmute. I didn't find tabs on the top or bottom, a back button, any stinkin' way to move from the meeting screen to the home screen etc. Can

Re: issue with notifications on my SE

2020-07-31 Thread Ann Byrne
If the phone is unlocked it will speak notifications. At 08:55 AM 7/31/2020, you wrote: Ok, one more thing to learn. ON my 5 and Six when notifications would occur they would speak the notifications whether in the holster or not. On my SE it is speaking the notifications when the phone is

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