AirPod Pros on sale for $199 this weekend at Amazon

2021-01-23 Thread Brad Snyder
If I remember correctly, Maria was considering purchasing a pair of AirPod Pros, so I thought I would mention that I saw an item on Apple Insider this afternoon that said the AirPod Pros are on sale this weekend at Amazon for $199 USD, which is $50 off the regular price. - Brad - -- The

Re: VoiceOver sound and computer Zoom iOS 14.3

2021-01-27 Thread Brad Snyder
I am a little confused on what you are trying to do. If you are in a Zoom meeting on your iPhone, and want your VoiceOver to be heard while doing a Screen Share, then I recommend turning on Original Sound. You may first need to enable this option via setting on the Zoom.us

Re: Connecting my TV App with my other Apps

2021-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
I believe that connected apps just show up automatically. when you search for a show in the TV app, if it is available on one of your connected apps, like Hulu, when you select that show, it will automatically open the Hulu app so you can watch that show on the Hulu app. - Brad - On Jan 29,

Re: 14.4 requires 6 digit passcode?

2021-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
iphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 9:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: 14.4 requires 6 digit passcode? Yes, of course. Nothing has changed. The original poster did not have a

Re: Calendar question.

2021-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
Assuming you are on your iPhone: 1. Open the calendar entry, and select Edit in the upper right corner of the screen. 2. Navigate to Invitee, and double tap to open. 3. Here you will find a list of Invitees. Select the Invitee you want to remove, and swipe up until you hear voiceOver speak

Re: a Reliable Weather App

2021-01-28 Thread Brad Snyder
I use Weather Office for iOS. I have been using it for several years with good results. I can’t remember, but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t free, but I can’t remember what I paid for it. Whatever it was, it wasn’t much. - Brad - On Jan 28, 2021, at 13:20, Noe Villeda wrote: Can anyone

Re: Question about IOS update

2021-01-28 Thread Brad Snyder
: Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net> Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2021 5:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Question about IOS update Not exactly. Past vulnerabilities have been reported in the tech media. This time for some reason, the main

Re: sluggish input when writing text

2021-01-31 Thread Brad Snyder
I agree. Closing all running apps and restarting your phone may help. Not sure about your phone locking “early”, as you say. I have noticed my phone doing some strange behavior since the iOS 14.4 update. Mostly, it locks up in the middle of doing something normal. The issue usually resolves

Re: can you convert wav files into mp3s

2021-01-26 Thread Brad Snyder
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iOS 14.4 coming later today with Apple Watch Unity face support, bug fixes, and more

2021-01-26 Thread Brad Snyder
https://9to5mac.com/2021/01/26/ios-14-4-now-available-features/ iOS 14.4 coming later today with Apple Watch Unity face support, bug fixes, and more Chance Miller Apple is releasing iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to the general public later today after

Re: can you convert wav files into mp3s

2021-01-26 Thread Brad Snyder
atch Unity face support, bug fixes, and more It wasn’t mentioned but I’m hoping that all of the direct touch business will be no more. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:06 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: iOS 14.4 coming later t

Re: How to edit bookmarks for Safari?

2021-01-26 Thread Brad Snyder
Editing Bookmarks in Safari on iOS is easy. Just do the following: 1. Open the Safari app on your device. 2. Select the Show Bookmarks button along the bottom edge of the screen on iPhone. 3. Make sure the Bookmarks tab is selected near the top of the new screen. 4. Swipe through the list of

Re: 14.4 requires 6 digit passcode?

2021-01-27 Thread Brad Snyder
That is what I suspected all along. You are being prompted to enter a passcode because you didn’t have one before the update. There is no reason why you cannot continue using your device without a passcode if that is what you want. - Brad - On Jan 27, 2021, at 18:54, Marie wrote: No, this

Re: 14.4 requires 6 digit passcode?

2021-01-27 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, of course. Nothing has changed. The original poster did not have a passcode to begin with, and was confused because they were being asked to create one. - Brad - On Jan 27, 2021, at 20:03, Johnna Simmons wrote: I have not done the update yet. But, is there still the option not to have

Re: Question about IOS update

2021-01-27 Thread Brad Snyder
to wait. Sherry Gosling Sent from Sherrie's iPhone > On Jan 27, 2021, at 5:09 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > The article could have been in reference to the patching of several > “Zero-day Vulnerabilities” that are addressed in the iOS/iPadOS 14.4 updates. > > - Brad - >

Re: Question about IOS update

2021-01-27 Thread Brad Snyder
The article could have been in reference to the patching of several “Zero-day Vulnerabilities” that are addressed in the iOS/iPadOS 14.4 updates. - Brad - On Jan 27, 2021, at 14:51, Johna Gravitt wrote: Hello All, I just got some sort of alert from a news app I subscribe to that says there

Re: iOS 14.4 coming later today with Apple Watch Unity face support, bug fixes, and more

2021-01-26 Thread Brad Snyder
; Subject: RE: iOS 14.4 coming later today with Apple Watch Unity face support, bug fixes, and more Brad, Is this production release as the betas came out a week or so back. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On

Re: Question about IOS update

2021-01-28 Thread Brad Snyder
now been patched, ‘may have been exploited’, though Apple doesn’t go into detail about which volnerability specifically. Such a report is rare for Apple to publish. From: Brad Snyder Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:55 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Question about IOS update

Re: VoiceOver sound and computer Zoom iOS 14.3

2021-01-28 Thread Brad Snyder
is interested in reading more about it: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201379235-Sharing-your-screen-iOS-with-the-Zoom-desktop-client The plug-in has been installed on the computer and all audio such as music etc. will come through but not VoiceOver speech. On 1/27/21, Brad Snyder

Re: help with Mac

2021-01-30 Thread Brad Snyder
John’s website is: https://macfortheblind.com You may also want to checkout AppleVis athttps://www.applevis.com https://www.applevis.com> - Brad - On Jan 30, 2021, at 09:22, Tom Rash wrote: Have a chance to play with a mac air. Does anyone remember the

Re: Question about updating my iPhone using the Mac

2021-01-30 Thread Brad Snyder
com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2021 5:29 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Question about updating my iPhone using the Mac It says you are in a Collection, because you a

Re: Question about updating my iPhone using the Mac

2021-01-30 Thread Brad Snyder
Rena, Go back and carefully read my email from earlier today. Pay close attention to every step. It's all in there. You're just missing some thing. - Brad - On Jan 30, 2021, at 12:47, Rena wrote:  Hello, I connected the iPhone 6S to the mac, and I open finder, but I don’t know what to do

Re: Question about updating my iPhone using the Mac

2021-01-30 Thread Brad Snyder
shift H, it says that I’m in a collection. There I find desktop, dropbox and public folder. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2021 1:58 PM To: viphone@goog

Re: Moving a Book From the Dropbox Folder to the Books App?

2021-02-07 Thread Brad Snyder
Since you have converted the book file to M4B, and assuming you are running Catalina or Big Sur on your Mac, you should be able to do this using the same procedure as adding a ringtone to a Mac running one of said macOSs. This procedure most likely won’t work for MP3 files, however you can add

Re: Moving a Book From the Dropbox Folder to the Books App?

2021-02-07 Thread Brad Snyder
earlier post. - Brad - On Feb 7, 2021, at 15:33, Brad Snyder wrote: Since you have converted the book file to M4B, and assuming you are running Catalina or Big Sur on your Mac, you should be able to do this using the same procedure as adding a ringtone to a Mac running one of said macOSs

Re: How do I answer a call and finish a call without voiceover?

2021-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. My web site, www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 9:04 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How do I answer

Re: How do I answer a call and finish a call without voiceover?

2021-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
since the original question was how to answer and end a call on the iPhone without VoiceOver, all the references in Richard’s instructions to various VoiceOver gestures are irrelevant, and do not apply when VoiceOver is disabled. Simply put, to answer a call when VoiceOver is disabled, one

Re: How do I answer a call and finish a call without voiceover?

2021-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 8:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How do I answer a call and finish a call without voiceover? since the original question was how to answer and end a call on the iPhone without Voi

new topic

2021-02-04 Thread Brad Snyder
I just create a new message like I do with any new email message. - Brad - -- 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

Re: I’ve been afraid to update.

2021-02-05 Thread Brad Snyder
Forgot to mention, there's an issue with certain braille displays you should be aware of if you're using one of those displays. Other than that, I can't think of anything that should cause you any problem. - Brad - On Feb 5, 2021, at 09:59, Brad Snyder wrote: Do the update. You'll be fine. I

Re: I’ve been afraid to update.

2021-02-05 Thread Brad Snyder
Do the update. You'll be fine. I doubt you'll notice much has changed. - Brad - On Feb 5, 2021, at 09:46, Duane Steele wrote: Hello iPhone Listers, I'm one who doesn't adapt well to drastic change, and therefore, I have resisted updating to iOS 14 even with the latest improvements. My

Re: How to transfer Whatsapp mesages from old Iphone to new Iphone?

2021-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
Doing an encrypted backup of your iPhone to your computer (Mac or PC), and then restoring that backup to the new iPhone, is the only way I know to make sure all data is transferred to your new phone. - Brad - On Jan 29, 2021, at 05:49, Mária Orovčíková wrote: Hi all, I have been using

Re: Question about an iTunes purchase

2021-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
No need to contact Apple. This issue is easily resolved as follows: 1. Open the TV app on your iPhone, and delete the content you wish to re-download, then close the TV app. 2. Go to, Settings > TV > Video Definition. (This is found under the Purchases & Rentals heading). 3. Select Standard

Re: A Bluetooth Question

2021-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
During a call, there should be a button on the call screen to select output device. - Brad - On Jan 29, 2021, at 11:18, Richard Turner wrote: I cannot find the setting that used to be there to set where calls go by default. One option was Bluetooth headphones, or in reality, Bluetooth

Re: Question about an iTunes purchase

2021-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
Of course. Just follow the instructions given. - Brad - On Jan 29, 2021, at 12:17, Duane Steele wrote: I contacted Apple and they said it couldn't be resolved. Does your idea work with already purchased shows in HD format? > > > > No need to contact Apple. This issue is easily resolved

Re: Question about an iTunes purchase

2021-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
No, movies are no different than music. You can delete and re-download at will. - Brad - On Jan 29, 2021, at 12:30, Richard Turner wrote: I’d triple check that before deleting and trying that. In fact, maybe go in and change the default format and try redownloading it before deleting the one

Re: can you convert wav files into mp3s

2021-02-02 Thread Brad Snyder
, Brad? - Original Message - From: Brad Snyder To: viphone@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 08:32 AM Subject: Re: can you convert wav files into mp3s No, you cannot just change the file extension. You must use a file converter Application to change the digital format of th

Re: Talking GPS Apps

2021-02-11 Thread Brad Snyder
I have Nearby Explore on my iPhone, and from what I can tell it's still works as it always has. I'm updating its map database right now. I see no reason why you can't use it if you want to. I certainly am. - Brad - On Feb 11, 2021, at 12:45, Beverly Wieland wrote: If you download Good Maps,

Re: A question for a friend about his new 6S Apple watch

2021-03-22 Thread Brad Snyder
<http://www.turner42.com/> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 12:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: A question

Re: Help needed getting image PDF in Dropbox folder to Supersense

2021-03-27 Thread Brad Snyder
Alan, This may be more easily done when the PDF file is an email attachment, rather than a file in a dropbox folder. Once you have accessed the file, and have it open on your iPhone, you should find super sense in the share sheet. If not you should be able to add it to the share sheet. - Brad

Re: Volume issue

2021-03-27 Thread Brad Snyder
Volume in the rotor is for controlling voiceover volume. You can't change this. - Brad - On Mar 27, 2021, at 11:03, Maria Campbell wrote: I don't know what's going on with my SE2020, but I need to figure out how to control two separate volumes. That would be the voiceover volume and the

Re: Recording on an iPhone.

2021-03-30 Thread Brad Snyder
Look for the Extras folder. Its in there by default. - Brad - On Mar 30, 2021, at 16:23, Richard Turner wrote: If you deleted it, you can redownload it, but it is probably in utilities or Extras. Apple seemingly likes to put a few apps in a folder from the factory which does nothing but

Re: new phone

2021-04-01 Thread Brad Snyder
odness, I think I am spoiled to my 11's battery. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >> Behalf Of l.d.ethie...@gmail.com >> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 7:04 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com &g

Re: new phone

2021-03-31 Thread Brad Snyder
Hello, my opinion is not also positive if we think about battery. I have SE 2020 and 11 for work and it's not comparable... Lyne Le 31 mars 2021 à 13:23, Brad Snyder a écrit : I’ve never heard of a "10 XP”. Perhaps you are meaning the iPhone XR, which is already several iterations old,

Re: a large amount of text messages

2021-03-31 Thread Brad Snyder
I suggest a 4-finger single tap, just below the top of the iPhone’s screen. This will place focus at the top left corner of the app’s screen, just below the status bar. In the Message app, this places focus on the Edit button. Then you can begin navigating the app, using the left-to-right

Re: new phone

2021-03-31 Thread Brad Snyder
I’ve never heard of a "10 XP”. Perhaps you are meaning the iPhone XR, which is already several iterations old, and I don’t recommend getting this one. The iPhone SE 2020 is a solid choice. My wife has one, and I say you can’t go wrong with this choice, if you want to go with a basic iPhone

Re: Just how do I do this?

2021-04-05 Thread Brad Snyder
With VoiceOver focus on the conversation item that contains the link, turn your rotor to Links, and swipe down to select the link, and then do a 1-finger double-tap to activate the link. - Brad - On Apr 5, 2021, at 15:34, Donald L. Roberts wrote: My iPHone S E 2 is running IOS 14.4.1.

Re: New Nenrent true wireless ma5000 battery case for the iPhone Se2020

2021-04-05 Thread Brad Snyder
wirelessly. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 12:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: New Nenrent true wireless ma5000 battery case for the iPhone Se2020 That is why this case works with the iPhone 8 and SE 2020, but not the iPhone

Re: adding direct touch to the rotor

2021-04-05 Thread Brad Snyder
Direct touch can indeed be added or removed from the rotor. On my iPhone 12 pro, running iOS 14.4.2, direct touch is the last item in the rotor category. I am able to toggle it on or off as desired. - Brad - On Apr 5, 2021, at 10:20, Richard Turner wrote:  I do not believe it is something

Re: Apple Arcade

2021-04-05 Thread Brad Snyder
>From what I have heard, no. An overwhelming majority of the games have zero >accessibility. - Brad - On Apr 5, 2021, at 18:01, Andy Baracco wrote:  Does anyone know if a totally blind person can play any of the games offered by Apple Arcade? Andy -- The following information is

Re: Eyebill or Eyenote

2021-04-03 Thread Brad Snyder
iNote. - Brad - On Apr 3, 2021, at 10:34, Larry Lumpkin wrote: What is the name of the currency reader supplied by the US government—is it eyenote or eyebill? -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: Eyebill or Eyenote

2021-04-03 Thread Brad Snyder
Correction: the app is spelled eyeNote. - Brad - On Apr 3, 2021, at 10:42, Brad Snyder wrote: iNote. - Brad - On Apr 3, 2021, at 10:34, Larry Lumpkin mailto:llump...@austin.rr.com>> wrote: What is the name of the currency reader supplied by the US government—is it eyenote or e

Re: New Nenrent true wireless ma5000 battery case for the iphone Se2020

2021-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
Looks like this case uses wireless charging, so it will charge slowly. for under $17 USD, might be worth a try. If it doesn't work well, you're not out much cash. - Brad - On Apr 4, 2021, at 12:49, Larry Lumpkin wrote:  Hi Richard. Here’s the link.

Re: New Nenrent true wireless ma5000 battery case for the iphone Se2020

2021-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
The fractured English tells me this product is from a no-name Chinese company, which makes me suspect that the battery is of low quality, and will charge very slowly. If it were me, I’d skip this one, and look for something from Mophie, or another reputable brand name. - Brad - On Apr 4,

Re: New Nenrent true wireless ma5000 battery case for the iphone Se2020

2021-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
nes. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2021 1:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: New Nenrent true wireless ma5000 battery case

Re: New Nenrent true wireless ma5000 battery case for the iPhone Se2020

2021-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
’m not saying buy it or not. I’m saying look at the reviews and see if the complaints are valid. If it says no wireless charging and people don’t read the description that is not the companies fault. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>

Re: Apple AirPod Max, a moral etiquette question about wearing in public when active outside

2021-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
There is a slight delay when using transparency mode. Even with my AirPod pros, I would never consider using them when walking out and about in public. I think this is asking for trouble. - Brad - On Mar 29, 2021, at 09:28, Richard Turner wrote: While the transparency is quite good, I would

Re: Strange iPhone 11 pro touch gestures not working

2021-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
automatically changes to landscape while the video is playing. - Brad - On Mar 29, 2021, at 10:42, 'Ron Schrader' via VIPhone wrote: Hi brad, thanks for the reply, I have the rotation locked. This was my first thought. Ron Sent by visually impaired. On 29 Mar 2021, at 16:23, Brad Snyder wrote

Re: Strange iPhone 11 pro touch gestures not working

2021-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
I'm thinking this is an orientation issue. When you lay your iPhone flat on the table, the orientation may be changing from portrait to landscape. While holding your iPhone in your hand, in portrait view, try enabling rotation lock. Then lay your iPhone flat on the table and see if things work

Re: Browser In The Dock?

2021-03-25 Thread Brad Snyder
You should be able to first, move Safari out of the Dock, and then replace it with any other app you wish. This is done using the same procedure used when moving any app on your iPhone. - Brad - On Mar 25, 2021, at 13:40, Fazil wrote: Hi, Group. I have iPhone8 with iOS14.41. In the dock, I

Re: Recording on an iPhone.

2021-03-31 Thread Brad Snyder
essage- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:08 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Recording on an iPhone. Look for the Extras folder. Its in there by default. - Brad - On Mar 30, 2021, at

Re: A question for a friend about his new 6S Apple watch

2021-03-22 Thread Brad Snyder
There is a watch face available, that will display the time in very large digits. This should be much more effective than increasing the size of regular text on the watch face. - Brad - On Mar 22, 2021, at 13:59, Richard Turner wrote:  Tell him after opening settings on the watch, the

Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand

2021-03-11 Thread Brad Snyder
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand Mikey CampbellMar 10, 2021 Apple has informed partner suppliers that it has reduced iPhone 12 mini production plans for the first half of 2021, with manufacturing of some specialty parts suspended altogether, according to a

Re: thinking of up grading phones

2021-03-11 Thread Brad Snyder
I wouldn't worry about any of this nonsense. There's always something new or rumored on the horizon. If you want or need a new iPhone, go ahead and do it now. - Brad - On Mar 11, 2021, at 09:28, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:  I would highly recommend not to upgrade now. It's already mid March and

Re: Masks & Face ID

2021-03-11 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, FaceID allows for more than one face, but presently, FaceID will not work with a masked face. - Brad - On Mar 11, 2021, at 09:43, wrote: I have an IPhone 8 so still use touch id. When you set that up you can set it up for more than one finger. With face id, can you set it up with

Re: a couple of original SE basic questions

2021-03-11 Thread Brad Snyder
If you are using iOS 14, you should be aware there is a setting to minimize the appearance of the Phone app during a call, making it appear as a small banner, rather than the traditional full screen view with keypad visible. You can change this and restore the original appearance during calls

Re: Masks & Face ID

2021-03-11 Thread Brad Snyder
Not so on recent versions of iOS. - Brad - On Mar 11, 2021, at 09:45, Richard Turner wrote: You can only have one face, but apparently it looks like iOS 14.5 will allow for masks during face ID. Not sure how that will work, but those who have a phone with face ID can find out once 14.5 is

Re: new Ipad air

2021-03-11 Thread Brad Snyder
If you want an iPad with 128 GB of storage, you'll need to get the standard iPad, which is a very capable device and should be all you'll need to do most things. My wife has the seventh generation version of the standard iPad with 128 GB of storage, and she is very happy with this device. The

Re: Turning /camera on While in Zoom?

2021-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
On the iPhone Zoom app, the button reads, “Start My Video.” It is located along the bottom of the screen, second button from the left edge. On the iPad, I believe this button is located near the top of the screen, next to the Mute button. - Brad - On Mar 14, 2021, at 14:58, Richard Turner

Re: Turning /camera on While in Zoom?

2021-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
d it yet. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2021, at 3:06 PM, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: On the iPhone Zoom app, the button reads, “Start My Video.” It is located along the bottom of the screen, second button from the left edge. On the iPad, I believe this button is loca

Re: Turning /camera on While in Zoom?

2021-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
on? I am using an iPad Pro and I just haven’t been able to find it yet. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2021, at 3:06 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > On the iPhone Zoom app, the button reads, “Start My Video.” > It is located along the bottom of the screen, second button from the

Re: Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand

2021-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
but smaller than the regular iPhone 12 which is 2815 mAh. When >>>>> compared in actual use, which Apple wants consumers to consider, >>>>> the >>>>> 12 Mini plays audio and video longer than the 7 or 8. I bought the >>>>> 7 in October 2016 and have n

Re: Strange Text Message Notification Issue

2021-03-18 Thread Brad Snyder
There is a known message notification bug in iOS 14, that has existed since the release of 14.0. - Brad - On Mar 18, 2021, at 15:45, R Van Lant wrote: I've missed a number of text messages recently. I'll have to watch for a pattern. I think I'm getting all my call, The only calls I have

Re: thinking of up grading phones

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
easier to use braille screen input. The larger screen and the lack of a home button gives you more room for the braille keyboard. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Be

Re: Voice Over Tutorial on the Mac

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
You can restart the voiceover tutorial anytime using the keyboard command, VO + CMD + F8. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2021, at 06:28, Tom Rash wrote:  Attempting to learn the Mac again. When I turned on Voice Over, a tutorial came up. I stopped it, hoping to continue it later. I know it used to

Re: thinking of up grading phones

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
Everyone's different, but when I first got my iPhone X, I easily learned the new gestures. After about an hour, I never gave it another thought. Now, it seems so weird to use my wife's iPhone SE with a home button. Actually, I really hate using a phone with a home button. It seemed very

Re: thinking of up grading phones

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
No reason to wait. Face ID is seamless and superior to touch ID. You won't regret making the upgrade. Don't waste your time or money on the iPhone 11, 5G is the future. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2021, at 06:18, Richard Turner wrote:  The people I have worked with had the biggest learning curve

Re: Chrome on iOS

2021-03-09 Thread Brad Snyder
and chrome browser. Thanks again, Traci Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Yes, chrome is for the most part accessible using voice over on iOS. > That said, you should be aware that due to the intrusive nature of chrome and > Google in gene

Re: Chrome on iOS

2021-03-09 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, chrome is for the most part accessible using voice over on iOS. That said, you should be aware that due to the intrusive nature of chrome and Google in general, chrome has a lot going on behind the scenes that tends to be very taxing on system resources. for that reason, I find that safari

Re: Question About Touch ID

2021-03-09 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, the iPhone SE 2020 has TouchID. Currently, the iPhone SE 2020 is the only iPhone model with TouchID. BRADFORD SNYDER +1.214.893.8060 wb...@swbell.net On Mar 9, 2021, at 11:43, Shirley Baker wrote: Does the SE20 have the touch ID? After you get past the iphone, is there any other ones

Re: subscribing to the list

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
I believe that is the correct address. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2021, at 10:33, CJ & AA MAY wrote: Please could someone confirm the below addres is the correct address for someone to subscribe as my friend first received a pending e-mail and now has been declined with a message saying there was

Re: Refund For An App?

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
This can be a very difficult process. You can start by calling Apple Support, or perhaps Apple Disability. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2021, at 09:40, Fazil wrote: Hi, Group. I purchased an app from the AppStore which is not accessible by VoiceOver. Can I return it for refund? If yes, how can it be

Re: Question About Touch ID

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
t. I currently have facial ID, but of the two, think touch is probably more secure. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 10:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Question About To

Re: thinking of up grading phones

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
FaceID uses infrared light, which is emitted from sensors located near the earpiece on a FaceID enabled device. The presents of sunlight is irrelevant, because FaceID does not use visible light, and will work in complete and total darkness. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2021, at 09:58, Carolyn

Re: Question About Touch ID

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
not likely to happen, but in the case of touch ID, it would not. I currently have facial ID, but of the two, think touch is probably more secure. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 202

Re: thinking of up grading phones

2021-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
You can still use the original gestures to access the Notifications and Control Center. Just touch the status bar, at the top of the screen, then swipe down with 3-fingers, to access the Notification area, or swipe up with 3-fingers to access the Control Center. Works like a charm, as it always

Re: Mac question for a sighted friend

2021-03-21 Thread Brad Snyder
This is correct. Go to: MenuBar > Window > Previous Recipients. Once the Previous Recipients window is opened, VoiceOver focus should be in a search edit field, where either a previous recipient’s name or email address may be entered to help find the address to be deleted from the list. HTH.

Re: Lidar app

2021-03-21 Thread Brad Snyder
Perhaps you are thinking of Super Lidar. - Brad - On Mar 21, 2021, at 18:36, Larry Lumpkin wrote:  Supersense has something that uses it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 6:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Lidar app

Re: Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand

2021-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
gt; Kelly >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 3/11/21, Simon A Fogarty wrote: >>>> Interesting, >>>> >>>> I have’t heard of anyone purchasing one yet but I was lead to >>>> believe that the battery life wasn’t great in the mini, >&

Re: BlindSquare Crashing?

2021-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
Blind square on my phone is working normally, with no issue. You might try rebooting your phone, and checking your Wi-Fi/cellular signal strength. - Brad - On Mar 16, 2021, at 15:45, Deb Cook Lewis wrote:  I don’t always follow this list as closely as I should, but I don’t recall reading

Re: Siri Not Working?

2021-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
I suggest your friend reboot their phone, and check WiFi signal strength. - Brad - On Mar 16, 2021, at 15:43, 'Donald Moore' via VIPhone wrote: A friend is having an issue with an SE2020. Seems that Siri isn't working or talking. They said everything is turned on, but it's not responding.

Re: Siri Not Working?

2021-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
If you go to Settings > Siri, you will find a toggle to enable/disable the ability to use Siri on the lock screen. - Brad - On Mar 16, 2021, at 16:11, csnodgra...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: I have an SE 2020 as well. I'm not sure if it's related, but I have had issues for the last few days with

Re: Bose connect app

2021-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
Make sure your Bose device is powered on, and connected to your iPhone or whatever device has the Bose connect app on it. - Brad - On Mar 15, 2021, at 14:46, Kay Malmquist wrote:  Hi all, I just tried getting in to my Bose Connect app to see if there is an update for my Bose Sound link mini

Re: Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand

2021-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
increase the >>> thickness of the phones, but people want light digital tools in >>> their hands and pockets not bricks. >>> >>> Kelly >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 3/11/21, Simon A Fogarty wrote: >>>> Interesting, >>>

Re: Question About Touch ID

2021-03-09 Thread Brad Snyder
ok > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of > Brad Snyder > Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 7:08 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Que

Re: Question About Touch ID

2021-03-09 Thread Brad Snyder
There are rumors that TouchID may come back in some incarnation, possibly a sensor on the Side/Power button, similar to what is on the current iPad Air. I doubt there will ever be another iPhone that relies solely on TouchID. FaceID is a vastly superior system. I find it interesting that

Re: What is audio ducking?

2021-03-03 Thread Brad Snyder
When enabled, Audio Ducking lowers the volume of audio such as music, whenever the screen reader is speaking. - Brad - On Mar 3, 2021, at 13:29, 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone wrote: As long as I’m asking questions...what is audio ducking and who knows if I’m spelling it right? Kim --

Re: Book marking websites

2021-03-03 Thread Brad Snyder
They should be in your Safari Bookmarks, just like the others. You may want to explore and see if you have inadvertently saved them to a folder within Bookmarks. - Brad - On Mar 3, 2021, at 13:27, 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone wrote: Hello, I’ve been booking sites while in Safari and saving

Re: my name in Zoom meetings

2021-02-25 Thread Brad Snyder
This will change your name for the current meeting only. If you want it corrected permanently, you will need to create a free Zoom account, and then sign into the account on the Zoom app. - Brad - On Feb 25, 2021, at 05:17, l.d.ethie...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, You can press participant and

Re: Disabling unlock sound iphone10r and downloading apps

2021-02-24 Thread Brad Snyder
1. To disable the lock/unlock sound on iPhone XR, or any other iPhone, go to: Settings > Sounds & Haptics, swipe to Lock Sound, located near the bottom of the list, and perform a 1-finger double tap to toggle off. 2. When purchasing or downloading an app from the AppStore on iPhone, you must

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