RE: Slow iPhone

2017-11-30 Thread John R Vaughn
List, I am running an Apple 5S with IOS 1.13the latest build. My phone, other than burning through the battery a little bit more, is performing extremely well. This new IOS operating system is responding quickly and efficiently to gestures. In particular, it is running well with Outlook and

RE: Slow iPhone

2017-11-30 Thread John R. Vaughn
he facts. On 11/30/17, John R Vaughn <jrvaugh...@comcast.net> wrote: > List, I am running an Apple 5S with IOS 1.13the latest build. > My phone, other than burning through the battery a little bit more, is > performing extremely well. > This new IOS operating system is respondi

RE: making iCloud for windows work

2017-12-15 Thread John R. Vaughn
I just used the link Siegard gave us and noted the issue we have with the ICloud interface. I would encourage everyone on the list to write Apple on this issue. I may not help, but unless we all try, we will not know. John, retired in sunny southwest Florida From:

Battery life and Region tracking on

2017-11-17 Thread John R Vaughn
List, running IOS 11.1.1 on a IPhone 5s. I have really seen a drop in battery life. I have turned brightness down to 10%. I have blue tooth turned off but WIFI is on. I note that "region tracking" is on. Since I stay mainly in southwest Florida, do I need this item on? And exactly what does

voyager edge headset-RE: Bluetooth headsets with iPhone

2017-11-11 Thread John R. Vaughn
Sieghard, under normal use, how many hours of listening time does the Voyager Edge headphones give you? Normal use for me is reading E mail, going to web sites and searching for travel items. John From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard

using Air Pods with windows based computer

2017-11-17 Thread John R. Vaughn
List, is there any reason the Air pods would not work with a windows based computer. My laptops have Blue tooth and hoping to have only one blue tooth ear buds or head phones to use with IPad, IPhone and computers.. John -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Innocent question: mail badge app icon

2017-11-05 Thread John R. Vaughn
Sieghard, what is the "mail badge"? I do not want to assume it is the icon, if it is not. Thanks for helping this old guy learn the good ways of using the IPhone. You and this list have been a blessing for my learning the IPhone. John in sunny southwest Florida, where the retirees roam

RE: Voice Mail on the iPhone 8

2017-11-05 Thread John R. Vaughn
Diddo here. When I try to listen to a voice message and the screen changes to play the message, voice over starts reading the screen. My solution has been to turn voice over quickly with three presses of the home key. I am running iOS 11.1 on a 5S. So agree, nice to figure out another

RE: Innocent question: mail badge app icon

2017-11-05 Thread John R. Vaughn
/FaceTime: the.big.apple.n...@gmail.com > On Nov 5, 2017, at 8:38 AM, John R. Vaughn <jrvaugh...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Sieghard, what is the "mail badge"? I do not want to assume it is the icon, > if it is not. > Thanks for helping this old guy learn the good

RE: using a passcode

2017-11-05 Thread John R. Vaughn
Richard, where in settings is the control to turn on touch typing? Thank you in advance for the response. John From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2017 4:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: using

RE: Voice Mail on the iPhone 8

2017-11-05 Thread John R. Vaughn
says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."  On Nov 5, 2017, at 7:16 AM, John R. Vaughn <jrvaugh...@comcast.net> wrote: Diddo here. When I try to listen to a voice message and the screen changes to play the message, v

Help predictably answering a phone call

2017-11-07 Thread John R. Vaughn
List, this is a very basic question. But is a problem that I have had for the last few years answering a phone call on my IPhone 5S, running the then latest IOS, currently 11.1. Any pointers will be appreciated, so here is my problem: I usually receive a phone call with the screen locked and I

battery issues with 8 or 8Plus running IOS 11.1?-E: found a setting to increase battery life

2017-11-09 Thread John R Vaughn
List, Does the new IPhone 8 or 8 plus also have this battery drain problem? I have a IPhone 5S running IOS 11.1 and poor battery life has become more of a problem. I am planning to buy either the 8 or 8 plus, but to have my eyes wide open as they say, in understanding battery issues with IOS

RE: Greater battery drain since upgrading to iOS 11.2

2017-12-05 Thread John R. Vaughn
Mary, I may have missed this, but which IPhone are you using? John -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 12:29 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Greater battery drain since

screen curtain RE: Questions regarding Amazon Video, for a friend

2017-10-21 Thread John R. Vaughn
Sieghard, Forgot about the screen curtain. Does using the screen curtain save much on battery life. I have a 5S with IOS 10 latest build. Thank you in advance for guidance.. John in sunny southwest Florida -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: problem with I cloud interface on my laptop

2017-10-31 Thread John R Vaughn
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John R. Vaughn Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 12:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: problem with I cloud interface on my laptop List, I downloaded yesterday to my notebook computer, the updated version 7 of the ICloud

problem with I cloud interface on my laptop

2017-10-30 Thread John R. Vaughn
List, I downloaded yesterday to my notebook computer, the updated version 7 of the ICloud interface. This is the interface that has checkboxes to co-ordinate E mail, contacts and calendars between various equipment such as IPad, IPhone and my PC. It also has a sign out button and close button,

Web site to download program-RE: how to contact the seeing ai developer

2017-12-20 Thread John R. Vaughn
List, where do I go to download the Seeing AI program for my Apple Iphone 8 plus? I am assuming I would go to the Apple Apps store? John From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 6:08 AM To:

RE: airplane

2018-05-28 Thread John R. Vaughn
Invoke siri by say hey seri, then say turn airplane mode off. John -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Richard McGann Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 7:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: airplane to all, i need hep

REApple keyboard

2018-01-05 Thread John R. Vaughn
List, I am using Ipad second generation and Iphone 8 plus. I am about to go on a trip. If I purchase an apple keyboard, do the things I know as a non Braile user work with the keyboard commands I know? I am only concerned as I hear list members who use Braille keyboard give commands that I do

RE: iPad Questions

2018-04-10 Thread John R Vaughn
Mike, is it possible to get your friend to your local or state center for people who are blind and visually impaired? Such a facility could evaluate your friend with hands on evaluations for the various options. John From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

RE: Money reading Apps

2018-03-01 Thread John R. Vaughn
NLS offers a small money reader developed by the U.S. Treasury department. If you are a customer of the Talking Books program, you can request this slick device. I also use Seeing AI and on my computer, K1000. John -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com