To Those Who Have Used both Uber and Lyft, A Question

2018-12-22 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, To those of you who use or who have used Uber and Lyft, which do you prefer and why? I would greatly appreciate any feedback on everything from the VoiceOver accessibility and features of the iOS apps to your actual pickup and riding experience. Thank you so much. Mark -- Th

My 2018 Top Favorite Apps for iOS

2018-12-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Well, we’re coming close to the end of another year and I thought I would list my top 10, non-native iOS apps for 2018 and ask that you contribute to this thread by listing your top 10 favorites, also. My list is in no particular order: 1. The official Twitter app. 2. Liré, a fu

RE: Apple watch settings and notifications

2018-12-20 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jed, As strange as it may seem, what you are experiencing is the default scenario when paring an Apple Watch to a phone. It can take some getting used to, but the point of the watch is to extend, not duplicate the phone notifications. For example, I have my watch set to silent mode. S

RE: really struggling with the home button on the 10 r

2018-12-13 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jed, Wow! This really sounds frustrating for you. To be clear, I've never even touched a 10 R but I quite frequently use the other models of the 10 series via VoiceOver and have been impressed with the results. Have you tried rebooting the phone? When I was getting used to the non-

Google App for iOS Updated With Google Lens Integration, i-Clarified

2018-12-12 Thread M. Taylor
Google App for iOS Updated With Google Lens Integration iClarified Google has announced that the Google app for iOS has been updated with Google Lens integration. You've always wanted to know what type of [dog] that is. With Google Lens in the Google app on iOS, now you can Google Lens lets you

RE: A Question About the Digital Crown Hap Tic Feedback on Apple Watch 4

2018-12-08 Thread M. Taylor
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2018 9:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: A Question About the Digital Crown Hap Tic Feedback on Apple Watch 4 Hello All, Well, I began setting up my new Apple Watch 4, this Evening. Is it just me

A Question About the Digital Crown Hap Tic Feedback on Apple Watch 4

2018-12-08 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Well, I began setting up my new Apple Watch 4, this Evening. Is it just me or does the digital crown hap tic feedback not work all the time. I use the Modular face and with the digital crown navigation on, I do not experience any hap tic feedback when turning the crown. However

Mark on iPhone 4 with GPS and LTE

2018-12-08 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Well, I am delighted to inform you that I am the proud owner of a shiny new Apple Watch 4, 44mm. with GPS and LTE. I will set it up within the next day or so. Hopefully all will go smoothly as I intend to merely transfer the data from my Apple Watch 2, to the 4, from an iCloud backup,

The Apple Watch ECG/EKG detected something strange about my heart rhythm, cNet

2018-12-06 Thread M. Taylor
The Apple Watch EKG detected something strange about my heart rhythm The latest update, WatchOS 5.1.2, rolled out two new heart features that could help warn users of life-threatening conditions. By Vanessa Hand Orellana, December 6, 2018 6:01 AM PST When I first started testing out the new EKG

Secret iPhone & iPad Typing Tips: Trackpad Mode and more!, iMore

2018-11-27 Thread M. Taylor
Secret iPhone & iPad Typing Tips: Trackpad Mode and more! By Rene Ritchie, 24 Nov 2018 Tap. Shake. Press. Whether you're using an iPhone on the go or an iPad Pro to get your very real work… or play… done, the more efficient you can be, the better. Including typing. Especially typing. Following t

How to quickly connect AirPods to Apple TV, Cult of Mac

2018-11-27 Thread M. Taylor
How to use AirPods with Apple TV By Charlie Sorrel, 1:00 pm, November 26, 2018 You kids don't know how good you have it. Are you a late-night movie watcher with sensitive neighbors? Do you hate watching your Apple TV with the volume set too low? Then you might love today's tip. Did you know that

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2018-11-27 Thread M. Taylor
How to use AirPods with Apple TV By Charlie Sorrel, 1:00 pm, November 26, 2018 You kids don't know how good you have it. Are you a late-night movie watcher with sensitive neighbors? Do you hate watching your Apple TV with the volume set too low? Then you might love today's tip. Did you know that

RE: Auto brightness problem

2018-11-27 Thread M. Taylor
Hello, This issue is definitely a software glitch. In my case, all last week, each time I restarted my 8 Plus, regardless of the brightness level, the screen would reset to zero. For whatever reason, this week, at least, it reboots with the same brightness level, 50% at which it was at the t

MODERATOR NOTE: RE: Orbit Reader List

2018-11-18 Thread M. Taylor
Maria, Donna, and everyone, Please take this conversation and any comments regarding other list subscriptions off of this forum. If you continue this thread, including responding to this request, on-list, I will immediately suspend your posting privileges. This is my final request regarding

MODERATOR NOTE: Regarding List Threads about Braille Displays

2018-11-09 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, While I realize that we are a small community and, as such, must share information about both software and devices that may, at times, be a bit off-topic, the Braille display threads are straying far beyond the scope of this forum. So, if there is a support forum, or any kind of s

RE: Screen recording with Voiceover

2018-11-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Sieghard, Try as I may, I cannot get VoiceOver to be heard during a screen recording either with or without Apple Ear Pods. The best I could do is to hear just a whisper of VoiceOver during screen recording.. I tried disabling the noise cancellation option, located in the accessibility

Apple News will give you live midterm election results Nov. 6, cNet.

2018-11-03 Thread M. Taylor
Apple News will give you live midterm election results Nov. 6 Tune in Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET. By Gordon Gottsegen, November 2, 2018 8:58 AM PDT Apple News has a 2018 Midterm Election section for midterm-related coverage. Election Day is nearing. You may have already sent in your mail-in ballot, fou

RE: Sync phone with personal computer.

2018-11-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Carolyn, I'm not certain if your question has already been answered but in order to sync your phone to a Windows computer, you must use the iTunes for Windows application. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carol

How to use Group FaceTime on iPhone and iPad, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-11-01 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 2:22 PM How to use Group FaceTime on iPhone and iPad Group FaceTime has been a long-awaited feature, and now with iOS 12.1, Apple has rolled it out to all users. Follow along for how to use Group FaceTime on iPhone and iPad and which iOS devices are compatib

Apple pulls Watch OS 5.1 update, cNet

2018-11-01 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11:34 PM Apple pulls Watch OS 5.1 update - CNET By Sarah Tew, CNET Apple has suspended its Watch OS 5.1 software update after some users on Twitter and Reddit reported the update was "bricking" their Series 4 watches, causing an endless boot loop. The softw

Other Than Recent Call VoiceOver Bug, Is There Any Reason Not to Update to iOS 12.1?

2018-11-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Other than the "Recent Calls" VoiceOver bug, in the Phone app,, is there any reason Not to update to iOS 12.1? Any show-stoppers? If not, then I'll update later this evening. Thank you, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If y

RE: Screen Brightness Annoyance When Rebooting iPhone 8 Plus

2018-10-28 Thread M. Taylor
want minute zero. I set it to her. And sometimes it doesn’t stick. Go figure. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2018, at 5:18 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > I think I saw something about this, on-list, a while ago but cannot > remember. So I'll ask:

Apple iOS 12.1 Release Has A Nasty Surprise, Forbes

2018-10-28 Thread M. Taylor
Apple iOS 12.1 Release Has A Nasty Surprise By Gordon Kelly7:20 pm While iOS 12 was filled with great secret features, it also contained some significant bugs - including a particularly embarrassing one which carried over to iOS 12.0.1. Now Apple has its first major update ready - iOS 12.1 - but a

Apple iPhone XR Reviews, Barron's

2018-10-28 Thread M. Taylor
What Reviewers Are Saying About the New Apple iPhone XR By David Marino-Nachison Oct. 28, 2018 8:00 a.m. ET When Apple 's (ticker: APPL) first two new iPhones-the XS and XS Max-came out, many reviewers suggested that shoppers wait a few weeks until the slightly less-expensive XR came out. "Good n

Screen Brightness Annoyance When Rebooting iPhone 8 Plus

2018-10-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I think I saw something about this, on-list, a while ago but cannot remember. So I'll ask: When I reboot my iPhone 8 Plus, running iOS 12.01, the screen brightness resets to zero or as low as it can go. Does anyone know why this is happening? I have rebooted the phone with an

RE: a Braille display may have a feature, but the screen reader has to support it as well.

2018-10-25 Thread M. Taylor
Well said, Zhi Huang; well said. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Zhi Huang Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 4:45 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: a Braille display may have a feature, but the screen reader has to support it as well. Hi

RE: Visual Voice Mail

2018-10-25 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Bill, As far as I know, iOS does not break visual voicemail. Perhaps you should contact your carrier as they can confirm that you still have access to it. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Outman Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 3:

RE: almost no app updates anymore in itunes 12.6.4

2018-10-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Davy, Apple continues to update iTunes for business and individual apps continue to be updated from within the latest version, in Windows. For the latest version of iTunes for business, go to: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208079 After installing, individual apps should continue to

RE: iPhone 7 screen intermittently seems to go unresponsive

2018-10-16 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Keith, I do not think this has anything to do with your phone as I have experienced the same phenomenon, today in fact, on my beloved 8 Plus. I'm not certain if I would describe it as the screen being unresponsive, so much as I would say that VoiceOver simply drops out. For example, when

Moderator Note: Let's Ease Up on the "Thank-You" posts, to the List

2018-10-16 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I have received several complaints, off-list, about the high number of "thank you" replies being posted to the list. As this is a high traffic forum, I would ask that we do our best to keep such replies to a minimum, okay? No need to reply to this post, to thank me. (smile). Mark

A Charging Pad for iPhone 8 Plus

2018-10-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I went to the Apple Store with a friend today and decided to purchase the special edition Belkin charging pad for my beloved 8 Plus. It was $20 more than the original model but well worth it as I do not have to pay any special attention to where I place my phone. I just lay it on the

RE: [EXTERNAL] Mark on Apple's Instant Hotspot Feature

2018-10-14 Thread M. Taylor
e Thanks for this. Can you share about how much of a premium you need to pay for the upgrade to a mobile data plan? Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 8:45 PM To: viphone@go

On Behalf of a V iPhone Member, Regarding the Messages App in iOS 11.x

2018-10-13 Thread M. Taylor
Original Message: From: Todd Patkus [mailto:tpte...@gmail.com] Subject: For ViPhone members Mark et al, I just noticed that some messages in an entry of my friend are gone. Before that issue popped up, ALL messages between sender and recipients were properly saved for reviewing conversations, b

Mark on Apple's Instant Hotspot Feature

2018-10-12 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Well, I finally upgraded my mobile data plan to include high speed mobile sharing data. The first thing I did was to test out Apple's instant hotspot feature by sharing my cellular data connection between my beloved iPhone 8 Plus and my MacBook Pro; and I must say that it is mos

iOS 12 tips: 7 security settings you need to check right now, USA Today

2018-10-12 Thread M. Taylor
Seven iOS 12 security setting tips you should check right now By Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY 3:00 a.m. PDT Oct. 11, 2018 Apple's latest mobile software, iOS 12, tightens up security and privacy issues on iPhones. To get the most out of the updates though, you might have to tweak a setti

RE: apple watch series 4 ATT users?

2018-10-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Sarai, Here is what I think is happening. It appears that you have the original A T & T unlimited, or legacy unlimited, plan. That plan, which is no longer offered, cannot be bundled with current services. Now A T & T does offer new unlimited plans that, for example, among other th

RE: Not Always Getting Sound Through Phone Speaker

2018-10-05 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Pamela, First, let me say that I have not experienced your scenario on my 8 Plus. Second, I have experienced temporary loss of VoiceOver feedback from time-to-time, seemingly at random. In each instance, I simply press the Home button and, upon seeing the LaunchPad, VoiceOver speech retu

RE: Audible

2018-10-05 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Susie, I cannot speak to downloading books on a computer from Audible as I have never done so. However, when one downloads a title in iOS 12, on the latest version of the Audible app, I believe it does, in fact, begin playback although I’m not certain. The last time I downloaded a book

Siri Shortcut can discreetly record cops during traffic stops, USA Today

2018-10-05 Thread M. Taylor
Pulled over while connected: Siri can quietly video record the police By Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, Updated 2:10 p.m. PDT Oct. 4, 2018 This app lets you secretly record the police Apple's Shortcuts has an add-on feature called "Police." The app uses Siri to covertly record law enforcement during a

RE: The Power of Twitter Continues to Amaze Me

2018-10-04 Thread M. Taylor
info than calling humans who usually, quite honestly, don’t know as much as a google search can give you. On Oct 3, 2018, at 10:07 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Everyone, As the subject line states, I continue to be amazed by the power of Twitter. Two days ago, at approximately 3:00pm, while

RE: What happened to the “samples“ collection in the new version of Books on iOS?

2018-10-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Mary, Did you ever discover the answer to your question on this? If so, please share. Thank you, Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 11:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Mail App not Always Vibrating and Dinging with New Mail

2018-10-03 Thread M. Taylor
Believe it or not, I noticed the same behavior after updating to iOS 12 and it drove me crazy until I discovered the solution, (smile). While this was done, automatically in iOS 11, in iOS 12, from the Settings menu, select sounds and haptics. Next, Make certain that Vibrate on Silent is set t

The Power of Twitter Continues to Amaze Me

2018-10-03 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As the subject line states, I continue to be amazed by the power of Twitter. Two days ago, at approximately 3:00pm, while on a call with Keurig, the makers of my K-Elite coffee brewer, discussing the best method of cleaning the machine, the representative suggested that I disasse

RE: Kindle with braille displays and the latest update?

2018-09-30 Thread M. Taylor
braille displays and the latest update? Does that mean the paging problem has been fixed? Sent from Kimber's iPhone The happy ending still beckons, and it is in the hope of grasping it that we go on.—Annie Proulx On Sep 30, 2018, at 1:04 AM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Lelia, I just tested my

RE: Screen Refreshing Issue with YouTube, This Time

2018-09-30 Thread M. Taylor
that, but in my Youtube app videos play properly. Regards, Shawn, Sent from Sophia, the MacBook Air Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindrapper Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com On Sep 29, 2018, at 12:33 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Shawn,

RE: Kindle with braille displays and the latest update?

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Lelia, I just tested my Focus 40 Blue with two Kindle titles and all worked as expected. As in iOS 11, in the Kindle app, the Braille display works best when VoiceOver speech is muted/disabled. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups

E-SIM and dual SIM on Apple's 2018 iPhones: Everything you need to know, CNET

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
Dual-SIM and eSIM on Apple's 2018 iPhones: Everything you need to know Apple's new Dual SIM Dual Standby feature is a game-changer -- but there's a catch. By Justin Jaffe, September 27, 2018 10:52 AM PDT FAQ When Apple announced the new iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR on Sept. 12, one particular feature

Apple's iPhone XS Has A Serious New Problem, Forbes

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
Apple's iPhone XS Has A Serious New Problem By Gordon Kelly, 8:20 pm What Apple's iPhone XS (details) and iPhone XS Max (details) get right, they get very right. The problem is what they get wrong, they get very wrong and further tests have found a new skeleton in the closet. Perhaps predictably

Some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max units not charging automatically when power cable is plugged in, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
Some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max units not charging automatically when power cable is plugged in By Benjamin Mayo Update: Readers reporting similar problems on iPads and older iPhones. This gives credence to the idea that it is a software bug with iOS 12. We have received several reports of iPh

RE: Screen Refreshing Issue with YouTube, This Time

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
8 with latest version of youtube and videos play properly for me when Voiceover is on. Regards, Shawn, Sent from Sophia, the MacBook Air Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindrapper Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com On Sep 28, 2018, at 8:03 PM,

RE: Screen Refreshing Issue with YouTube, This Time

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
27;s iPhone The happy ending still beckons, and it is in the hope of grasping it that we go on.—Annie Proulx On Sep 28, 2018, at 9:03 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Everyone, In the continuing saga of VoiceOver causing screen refreshing problems for some apps, I have just confirmed on three different d

RE: How to tell your phone not to install iOS 12?

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
You know, this is an interesting topic. What I have found is that if you say that you do not agree with the terms of service, when prompted, you will not be asked to install the update, again. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Be

Screen Refreshing Issue with YouTube, This Time

2018-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, In the continuing saga of VoiceOver causing screen refreshing problems for some apps, I have just confirmed on three different devices, running iOS 12, that, when VoiceOver is enabled, while audio playback is fine, YouTube video is not updated. Now I want to be clear, video and au

Apple Watch Series 4 review: A bigger, better watchOS experience, Ars Technica

2018-09-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Because of all of the images and embedded tables, this was a particularly challenging article to format for this post. Consequently, I had to remove the specs comparison table and additional reading references. In order to see these and other external items, use the link located

RE: Where Does the BARD App Store Its Downloads?

2018-09-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Craig, You ask an interesting question to which, I think there is no clear answer. Apple employs its own file system that, for better or worse, is somewhat of a mystery to most of us. I suspect that the various app data, such as books for BARD, are stored all across the storage device i

RE: Inaccurate Dictation, only in I-message

2018-09-26 Thread M. Taylor
try this, since I am now obsessed by this highly strange and irritating situation. Thanks. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Inaccurate Dictation, only in I

Please Join Me in Requesting that a Small but Significant Bug be Resolved in the Latest Release of the Starbucks App

2018-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I believe that the following bug report speaks for itself. You may use any or all of it in your feedback to Starbucks. Please join me in requesting that the bug be resolved, as soon as possible. You may submit your feedback as a review in the App Store; or via the online fee

RE: Inaccurate Dictation, only in I-message

2018-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Okay, I have an iPhone 8 Plus and cannot reproduce this dictation bug. Generally speaking, I use either my Apple AirPods or the inline EarPods that shipped with the phone, itself. Here's the thing, though, I can kind of see how others are getting this dictation bug. I think it has to do with

iPhone XS Max Tear-Down and Parts Cost Estimate, Business Insider

2018-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
The $1249 iPhone XS Max is made out of only $443 worth of parts By Reuters . Apple's new iPhone XS Max has about $443 worth of parts, according to a new analysis. . The device that was torn down was the 256GB model, which retails for $1249. . Apple CEO Tim Cook has previously said

Another Great Face ID Failure Story, I Can't Get Enough of Them, (Smile)

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As you may know, I am not yet sold on the reliability of Face ID. A sighted friend of mine, a big, big big fan of Face ID is always telling me how much he loves Face ID and how well it works for him; to which I always reply, "Good for you." Well, he recently purchased the 10 S Ma

Problem Resolved: REST FINGER TO OPEN INCONSISTENCY ON IPHONE 8 / 8 PLUS, ONLY

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
-Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2017 2:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: REST FINGER TO OPEN INCONSISTENCY ON IPHONE 8 / 8 PLUS, ONLY Hello Everyone, I submitted the

Is There An iOS 12 VoiceOver Screen Refreshing Problem?

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Does the VoiceOver gesture of 3-finger swipe down from top to bottom no longer work? In iOS 11, this gesture would cause the screen to refresh and VoiceOver would announce this by saying something like, "refreshing app." Now, try as I may, I cannot get this gesture to refresh anyt

Apple should have included a USB-C cable with the new iPhone, Business Insider

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
Apple's big bet on the future of USB is increasingly looking like a rare misfire By Matt Weinberger Starting in 2016, the MacBook Pro ditched separate charging and display ports, and whittled everything down to two USB-C ports. Apple AAPL Apple 217.66 -2.37 (-1.10 %) Disclaimer Get real-time A

RE: Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
that you can't use your new iPhone as a snowboard substitute your Apple Watch will call 9 1 1 for you *smile*. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2018 7:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Mark on iPhone 10

RE: Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
ree. https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link"; target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com On 9/22/18, M. Taylor wrote: > Hel

Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Let me just say that the following is just my opinion and it is not intended to persuade or dissuade anyone of anything. Yesterday, I went to a remote Best Buy retail store where, as I expected, there were almost no customers. The Apple section was completely deserted except fo

RE: IOS Map Bug?

2018-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
-Original Message- From: Robert Cole [mailto:mr.robertc...@icloud.com] Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 2:11 PM To: M. Taylor Subject: IOS Map Bug? Dear Mark, Did apple fix the map bug where the window showing the step by step of the chosen route would close while trying to read? I’m

Bug Resolved: Please Join Me in Sending Feedback to the developers of the CVS Pharmacy iOS App

2018-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 11:53 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Please Join Me in Sending Feedback to the developers of the CVS Pharmacy iOS App Hello Everyone, The following is the text of the review I posted to the App Store. Please

Bug Resolved: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 7:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP Hello Everyone, In case you have not yet noticed, when a user attempts to view saved

RE: IOS 12 observations

2018-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Simon, Believe it or not, I noticed the same behavior after updating to iOS 12 and it drove me crazy until I discovered the solution, (smile). While this was done, automatically in iOS 11, in iOS 12, from the Settings menu, select sounds and haptics. Next, Make certain that Vibrate on Si

RE: bug in Books"

2018-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Regina, The issue you are describing is one that I reported to Apple back in iOS 9 or so. The problem has to do with how images are imbedded into the book, itself. For example, in the recently released iOS 12 book, if you can place focus just after a certain image or another, continu

RE: question how to cleen up the eye phone 6 after upgrading to ios 12?

2018-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Mitch, As far as I know, the only way to truly clean up your iphone is to set it up, via iTunes, as a new device. This can be a somewhat lengthy process but, during the process, the internal storage is completely wiped of all app data and fresh copies of the apps are installed. This i

RE: A word of warning about setting up new phones from an iTunes backup

2018-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jake, I am so sorry you had problems setting up your new 8 but, thank you for sharing the experience with us. Also, welcome to the iPhone 8 series. I absolutely love this series. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf O

RE: Watch out Siri or is it “Hey Siri”?

2018-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Malcolm, I updated to Watch OS 5 on my Series 2 watch, this morning and cannot reproduce your experience. Siri is functioning as expected. Accept for my Fit Port pedometer not working with either iOS 12 or Watch OS 5, everything with the device is as it should be. Perhaps you could

Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features, Forbes

2018-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features By Gordon Kelly, 10:30 pm Alongside the new iPhone XS (guide), iPhone XS Max (guide) and iPhone XR, Apple iOS 12 has landed. While it focuses primarily on performance and stability (with mixed success), it still hides many great secret features as well. Le

What does the Apple Watch Series 4's EKG actually do? CNET

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
What does the Apple Watch Series 4's EKG actually do? The latest Apple Watch feature could save your life. Here's why. By Sarah Mitroff, September 13, 2018 12:42 PM PDT The Apple Watch Series 4 promises to look after your health better than its predecessors by taking extra care of your heart. New

What Is The Measure App On iOS 12? Here's What You Can Use It For

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
What Is The Measure App On iOS 12? Here's What You Can Use It For By Lucia Petersan. With the release of iOS 12 on Monday, users of Apple mobile devices of all kinds gained access to a ton of new apps and tools - including a surprise hit: The "Measure" app. What is the iOS 12 Measure app, you ask?

10 awesome hidden features you need to try in iOS 12, BGR

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
10 awesome hidden features you need to try in iOS 12 By Zach Epstein Apple on Monday finally released iOS 12 to the public after three months of beta testing with developers and eager early adopters who signed up for the public beta. There were definitely a few bumps in the road along the way, lik

iPhone XS and XR work even when there's no battery lef, BGR

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
iPhone XS and XR work even when there's no battery left by Chris Smith The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR should deliver even better battery life than its predecessors, with the XR expected to offer the best battery life of the three. There will be cases where the battery will run out before you've had

RE: iOS Update Advice needed

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Lisa, I'm not exactly certain if I understand every aspect of your question but my general sense is that you should probably do an over-the-air update. To me, generally speaking, it seems to be the least disruptive method. As to the remainder of your question, unless you have a specifi

RE: Mark on the iOS 12 Measure App

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mark on the iOS 12 Measure App What are we measuring? Andy - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:10 PM Subject: Mark on the iOS 12 Measure App > Hello Everyone, > > While different people will no dou

Mark on the iOS 12 Measure App

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, While different people will no doubt obtain different results, I am delighted to report that I have just spent some time using the new iOS 12 Measure with marvelous results. It took me about 10 minutes to fully understand the interface complete with VoiceOver feedback instructio

How to Hide or Customize the iMessage App Drawer in iOS 12

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am delighted to report that, unlike in iOS 11, where special VoiceOver instructions were necessary in order to hide and unhide the iMessage App Drawer, in iOS 12, the process is completely and easily VoiceOver is accessible. In fact, the button needed to accomplish this has its

Here is the Link to the iOS 12 User Guide

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Here is the link to the iOS 12 user guide: https://help.apple.com/iphone/12/. Mark -- 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 inappropr

RE: a bit confused with the new ibooks app under ios 12

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Anouk, I, too, have a huge library of books purchased from Apple. The good news is that you can still see and update your purchased titles and you can continue to hide and unhide books. The process, in my opinion, is not as straight-forward as it was in previous releases but, once le

RE: Don't Forget That There Is Always iTunes for Business

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
ps part to upload files on to my iPhone. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2018 8:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Don't Forget That There Is Always iTunes for Business Hello Sadam, I have been u

RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: iTunes for business working now

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
ll it download as a separate program? Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 3:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: iTunes for business working no

RE: iTunes for business working now

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
That's great news, Gordon. Have you updated to iOS 12 yet? If so, have you connected your device to your computer to see if you get any error messages from iTunes for business? Just curious. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On B

RE: Don't Forget That There Is Always iTunes for Business

2018-09-16 Thread M. Taylor
ge is spoken saying something a long the lines of if you don't update to the latest version you're unable to use said iOS product, and it's not possible to proceed without updating. Just wondering if you, or any others have suggestions on how to overcome these 2 problems? On 9

Don't Forget That There Is Always iTunes for Business

2018-09-16 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, After reading the posts that say that the latest version of iTunes for Windows may cause problems for some screen readers, I just wanted to remind you that you can always install iTunes for business on both Mac OS and Windows computers. While I use the latest standard version of

Mark's iPhone Prediction, and some Info on In-Display Fingerprint Technology

2018-09-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, This post consist of three parts: In the first part, I re-post my comments, posted on Saturday, September 1, 2018, regarding this year's iPhone releases. In the second part, I post an article from The Verge, in which a writer describes his first experience using an in-display fi

Seeking Food Recipes App Recommendations

2018-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I would greatly appreciate any food recipes or recipes management app recommendations for iOS. All replies, greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

RE: Home Button on iPhone 8 Sometimes Not Responsive

2018-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
phone@googlegroups.com [viphone@googlegroups.com] on behalf of M. Taylor [mk...@ucla.edu] Sent: Friday, September 7, 2018 1:56 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Home Button on iPhone 8 Sometimes Not Responsive Hello Pam, I am so glad your device is not listed on the recall list. Be that as it ma

RE: Home Button on iPhone 8 Sometimes Not Responsive

2018-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [viphone@googlegroups.com] on behalf of M. Taylor [mk...@ucla.edu] Sent: Friday, September 7, 2018 1:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Home Button on iPhone 8 Sometimes Not Responsive Hello Pam, It is possible that you may have one of the defective I

RE: Home Button on iPhone 8 Sometimes Not Responsive

2018-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Pam, It is possible that you may have one of the defective I Phone 8 models that Apple has recalled. I will paste in the text to an article that references this matter along with its link. It sounds to me that the non-responsive Home button may be a symptom of the faulty logic board

RE: iOS quoting tweets or replying

2018-09-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Traci, You ask a good question but the explanation can be somewhat voluminous, to say the least. In short, replying to a tweet means that anyone who views the tweet can, should they choose, read your reply. Also, your reply will be added to your profile, in the tweets and replies area

RE: Monitoring Heart Rate During Exercise

2018-09-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Linda, Perhaps I’m missing something, here, but is there a reason why you do not simply purchase a set of AirPods, which connect to your Apple Watch, wirelessly, which would allow you to hear all of the auditory feedback from your Apple Watch, comfortably? Mark From: viphone@googlegroup

RE: navigating a web dialog in Amazon

2018-08-31 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Wayne, I trust that you saw my subsequent thread on this issue. With the subject line of: "Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP." In short, currently, there is no way to dismiss the invitation dialog box with VoiceOver enabled

Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-08-31 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, In case you have not yet noticed, when a user attempts to view saved shopping/wish lists in the Amazon App, an Invitation dialog box now appears which prevents VoiceOver users from accessing any saved lists or any items on any of those lists. This is most annoying, to say the leas

New 2018 iPhones, iPad Pros, Macs and more: Everything Apple could announce on Sept. 12, CNET

2018-08-30 Thread M. Taylor
New 2018 iPhones, iPad Pros, Macs and more: Everything Apple could announce on Sept. 12 The low down on every new iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch and more in Apple's pipeline. By Justin Jaffe, August 30, 2018 9:42 AM PDT Roundup Apple season is officially here. The company sent out invites fo

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