iOS 11 will let you record your iPhone or iPad's screen - CNET

2017-06-09 Thread M. Taylor
iOS 11 will let you record your iPhone or iPad's screen - CNET The developer preview is out, and users are beginning to talk about features Apple didn't announce during the keynote. One such feature is built-in screen recording. It appears - as of right now - the feature is triggered through a

RE: Can no longer effectively search in native Twitter app

2017-06-20 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Kathy, I just performed several searches via the native Twitter app and all appears to work as expected. So, perhaps you could provide a step-by-step description of exactly what you are doing so that we can attempt to reproduce your issue. Be certain to include the search term/terms

RE: Can no longer effectively search in native Twitter app

2017-06-21 Thread M. Taylor
ferent results under my search term YouTube help, which do not include at team YouTube. If I double tap on any of those results, it works. I have uninstalled and reinstalled native Twitter app, did not fix the problem. > On Jun 20, 2017, at 8:23 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > >

How Apple leapt ahead of Google, Facebook and Microsoft on A R - CNET

2017-06-21 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 8:16 AM How Apple leapt ahead of Google, Facebook and Microsoft on A - CNET Augmented or so-called "mixed" reality brings digital objects into the real world. GIF by Sean Hollister/CNET We knew Apple CEO Tim Cook was keenly interested in virtual reality

RE: texting when switching between iOS and Android phones

2017-06-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Vicky, The short answer to your question is most likely yes. However, switching a SIM card between iMessage capable and non-iMessage capable devices can get a little tricky. I strongly suggest that you obtain a pay-as-you-go SIM card from your wireless provider, to be used in your

Apple's iOS 11 public beta is now available - CNET

2017-06-26 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Monday, June 26, 2017 at 1:18 PM Apple's iOS 11 public beta is now available - CNET Sarah Tew/CNET It's the tenth anniversary week of the iPhone, and it's also the release of the iOS 11 public beta, which is now available. Much like last year, the public version of the beta software

Full Article: iOS 11 public beta: What it does for the iPhone - CNET

2017-06-26 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Monday, June 26, 2017 at 1:01 PM iOS 11 public beta: What it does for the iPhone - CNET The iPhone 8 could end up being an amazing, transformative 10th-anniversary iPhone. At first glance, iOS 11 doesn't seem quite so ambitious. It's more of a series of targeted upgrades, with some of

Please Join Me in Requesting That The New Streamline User Interface, for the iOS Twitter App be Made VoiceOver Accessible.

2017-06-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing list. Recently, Twitter introduced a new, streamline, user interface in its iOS mobile app. In the latest version of Twitter Mobile for iOS, if VoiceOver is not enabled prior to launching the app, the new

How to Beach-Proof Your Phone Protect it from sun, sand, and seawater. By Sophie Bushwick posted

2017-06-25 Thread M. Taylor
How to beach-proof your phone Protect it from sun, sand, and seawater. By Sophie Bushwick, posted Jun 23rd, 2017 at 11:00am If you want to bring your phone to the beach (we know you do), you'll have to protect it from the sea. Pixabay On a hot summer day, the ocean beckons. So you slap on some

RE: Please Join Me in Requesting That The New Streamline User Interface, for the iOS Twitter App be Made VoiceOver Accessible.

2017-06-27 Thread M. Taylor
accessible. Isn't the request for it to be the default interface for VO users? Alan Lemly -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 11:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Please Join Me

RE: Reading epub eBooks on overdrive on IPhone

2017-05-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Husna, While I enjoy audio books, every day on my iPhone via the Over Drive app, currently, it is not possible to read eBooks via Over Drive when VoiceOver is enabled. Be that as it may, I strongly recommend the iOS Over Drive app to anyone who enjoys Audible audiobook content, as they

RE: Overdrive Question, was Re: Reading epub eBooks on overdrive on IPhone

2017-05-22 Thread M. Taylor
> On May 21, 2017, at 9:55 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hello Arnold, > > Yes, iOS overdrive audio books can be sped up to twice the normal playback > rate. And, may I add, the UI to change the playback rate is much better than > iOS iBook or BARD

RE: Only one mail today

2017-05-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Deidre, This message came through to the list, today. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deidre Muccio Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 6:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Only one mail today The only email

RE: Recommending app for remembering to pay bills

2017-05-24 Thread M. Taylor
Thank you for this recommendation, Gerardo. I will definitely take a look at it. Also, if you really like this app, then I recommend that you contact them via Twitter. I looked up their Twitter info and will paste it on the next line. Their twitter name is: @Maxwellapps Or you can go

RE: the Notes App

2017-05-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Deidre, Never assume anything when it comes to making backups. Be that as it may, the best way to insure that all of your notes are saved in their respective cloud services database, is to, using your web browser of choice, login to your account and make certain you can see the

RE: Lire Closing

2017-05-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Joe, I cannot confirm your findings. The app is working as expected in the latest version of iOS. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Friday, May 26, 2017 8:47 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: All mail going into junk folder

2017-05-26 Thread M. Taylor
Terrianne, Your question is too vague in terms of how you receive your email messages. For example, you did not tell us the name of your email service provider. Be that as it may, it sounds to me as though a spam filter has been enabled by your email service provider or by one of your

RE: setting up new phone from I Tunes backup, done

2017-05-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Deidre, In the latest version of iOS, VoiceOver no longer states that the screen is being locked. Now, there is only a tone/chime indicating this. The amount of time that the screen remains unlock can be configured in the display area of Settings. Mark -Original Message-

RE: some questions on the health app

2017-05-30 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jed, How many steps did the Health app report that you walked? Mark -Original Message- From: jedbar...@gmail.com [mailto:jedbar...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 10:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: some questions on the health app Hey

RE: some questions on the health app

2017-05-30 Thread M. Taylor
? Cheers, Jed On 5/30/17, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > Hello Jed, > > How many steps did the Health app report that you walked? > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: jedbar...@gmail.com [mailto:jedbar...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of > Jed Barton >

An Unexpected iOS App Store VoiceOver Bug

2017-06-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I am not certain if this has been discussed, on-list, but yesterday, I received a developer reply to my latest review. Even though the text of the reply was on-screen, VoiceOver would not read the text of the reply but only that of my original review. I have reported this to Apple

RE: Braille Authority of North America survey about proposed changes to UEB

2017-06-11 Thread M. Taylor
This is great, Rich. Thank you for posting it. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 8:35 AM To: 'ViPone list (viphone@googlegroups.com)' Subject: Braille Authority of North America survey about proposed

RE: Problems with iTunes for Windows and new 7s

2017-06-11 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Denise, Your previous message on this topic was successfully posted to the list. For the most comprehensive list of steps in order to complete your desired configuration, you should perform a Google search. However, given that you already have iTunes on your PC, the broad steps, in

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO YOUR PHONE'S HEALTH APPS | POPULAR SCIENCE

2017-06-15 Thread M. Taylor
A beginner's guide to your phone's health apps How to use Google Fit or Apple Health. By David Nield 6 hours ago Both iOS and Android track basic activities automatically. A plethora of health trackers promise to help you get in shape. But before you start browsing the options, check out the

RE: Best accessible twitter App

2017-04-30 Thread M. Taylor
Terri, I suggest that you try the official free Twitter app, before exploring any third-party apps. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 1:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

A Quick Question About the Native iOS Calculator App

2017-05-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Yesterday, May 5, 2017, one of the trending topics on Twitter was the discovery that one can delete an entered figure, one digit at a time, in the native iOS Calculator app, by simply single-finger swiping from right to left, across the display. In fact, there were several videos

RE: 10 ways the iPhone changed everything

2017-05-06 Thread M. Taylor
gt;>> Esther Levegnale >>> >>> Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! >>> >>> On May 4, 2017, at 8:38 AM, Bill Gallik <wfgal...@icloud.com> wrote: >>> >>> In 2007 I purchased a Trekker/Maestro for $2,000 among other assistive

RE: Retrieving Deleted Recents List

2017-05-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Rick, While you cannot retrieve the Recent Call List from any native Apple app, you can view a list of calls that you have both received and made in the current billing cycle via your wireless provider's official app. You may have to drill down a bit, but if you are patient, you can

RE: Overdrive Question, was Re: Reading epub eBooks on overdrive on IPhone

2017-05-21 Thread M. Taylor
nd counting!" www.bookshare.org Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 9:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Reading epub eBooks on overdrive on IPhone Hello Husna, Whi

RE: 2 factor authentication on pc

2017-05-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Joe, I'm not certain of what you are experiencing but I can tell you that two-factor authentication does work in Windows 7 and Windows 10, in iTunes. I have not attempted to read the 6-digit entry field with Jaws. I tend to use Zoomtext on my Windows Desktop computers so cannot speak

How to Display Your iPhone Signal Strength in Numbers in iOS 11

2017-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Below, I am going to paste in the text that, up until now, it seems, would place iOS in a permanent field test mode. This would allow one to see the strength of the cell signal in numbers, rather than in bars. For example, instead of displaying 1 of 5 bars it would display

Hideing and Displaying Caller ID in iOS 11

2017-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I just updated a phone to iOS 11. For whatever reason, I cannot locate where to select to either hide or display the phone's caller ID. I updated a Sprint phone. Before I update an A T & T Wireless device, can someone confirm that this option is still available in the

RE: Hideing and Displaying Caller ID in iOS 11

2017-09-20 Thread M. Taylor
: Re: Hideing and Displaying Caller ID in iOS 11 Yes, it is still available under the phone settings ... on AT 7 ... Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2017, at 3:22 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > I just updated a phone to iOS 11. > > Fo

RE: Hideing and Displaying Caller ID in iOS 11

2017-09-20 Thread M. Taylor
: Re: Hideing and Displaying Caller ID in iOS 11 Hi, On my iPhone 7Plus from AT the "Show my caller ID" button still appears under settings and phone. I hope that helps. Robin -Original Message----- From: M. Taylor Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.c

RE: nfb news line and ios11

2017-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
Wow! This is really bad. I am a huge fan of the NFB News Line app. I use it every day. If its functionality has been compromised in iOS 11, that's reason enough for me to hold off a bit longer before updating to iOS 11. Thanks for letting us know. Mark -Original Message- From:

RE: IOS 11

2017-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
Mike, this happens to me, from time-to-time--especially when I'm testing a beta of Mac OS. I find it best to sign out of iMessage on both my iOS device and Mac; then signing back in, first on the iOS device and then on the Mac. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

A Request to confirm a Dialing Option for A T & T Wireless customers who have upgraded to iOS 11

2017-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello, Before upgrading my device, I want to make sure that one can selectively display one's caller ID. If someone using A T & T Wireless on an iOS 11 device could confirm that the following dialing option still works, I would be most greatful: 1. In the phone settings area, select to hide

RE: Apple rumors about not upgrading over the air

2017-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
While I agree with you, Sieghard, I would be interested to see if one, who in fact, updates via iTunes experiences the same problems as those updating over-the-air. I remember back during the iOS 8 roll-out, that a genius at the Apple Store told me the same thing about how for best results,

RE: A Request to confirm a Dialing Option for A T & T Wireless customers who have upgraded to iOS 11

2017-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
n. I am running iOS 11 on my iPhone 6S using AT - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" <mk...@ucla.edu To: <viphone@googlegroups.com Date sent: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:16:49 -0700 Subject: A Request to confirm a Dialing Option for A T & T Wireless customers who have upgrad

RE: How to Display Your iPhone Signal Strength in Numbers in iOS 11

2017-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
S 11 Mark, In my experience the plus sized phones have trouble with this trick. Just curious, do you have a plus phone? > On Sep 19, 2017, at 1:36 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Below, I am going to paste in the text that, up until now, it

RE: Drive Alert:

2017-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Paul, So far, after setting the Do Not Disturb to Manual, I have not again seen the prompt when in a vehicle. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Ferrara Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 2:37 PM To:

RE: A Request to confirm a Dialing Option for A T & T Wireless customers who have upgraded to iOS 11

2017-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 2:17 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A Request to confirm a Dialing Option for A T & T Wireless customers who have upgraded to iOS 11 Hello Vicky and thank you ever

RE: Changes in WatchOS 4

2017-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
I completely concur with you, Sieghard. I am very happy with my Series two, watch, and do not plan on buying a new one anytime soon. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Saturday, September 23,

RE: iCloud and Outlook2016 for Windows question.

2017-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Malcolm, Because of a change in iCloud security standards, app-specific passwords are now required for any third-party app/application, including Microsoft products, in order to access iCloud data. Therefore, in order for you to continue to use Microsoft Outlook to access your iCloud

How To Manually manage content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iTunes 12.7

2017-09-13 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As there are many, like me, who use both Mac and Windows, I'm posting the following article to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing list. The point of this support page, from Apple, is that one can continue to manage custom media content in iTunes 12.7: Mark Manually

RE: Dating sites

2017-09-13 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Terri, You ask an excellent question. To be honest, my answer depends upon whether or not you have any usable vision as I'm afraid accessibility has fallen by the wayside, in terms of dating resources, these days. If you have some usable vision, this is to say, you can see enough to

Mark's Accessibility Steps for Using iTunes 12.7 for Windows, How To Manage Custom Ring Tones, etc.

2017-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am going to cross-post this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing lists for those who, like me, use both iTunes for Windows and Mac. First, let me state that I just spent the past hour working with iTunes 12.7 on two Windows 10 PCs in conjunction with an iPhone 6

Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone X vs Samsung Note 8: Phablet spec showdown

2017-09-14 Thread M. Taylor
Macworld - Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 3:30 AM Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone X vs Samsung Note 8: Phablet spec showdown Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 was the best phone you could buy for about a week. Now Apple has come along and spoiled Samsung's party with not one but two new phablet-sized

OLED vs LCD: How the iPhone X's display changes everything

2017-09-14 Thread M. Taylor
Macworld - Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2:10 PM OLED vs LCD: How the iPhone X's display changes everything The OLED display Apple is using in its new iPhone X brings several benefits over current LCD technology, but supplies are likely to be limited at first. Will be benefits of the new screen

Pixel Buds translates voice, but it's not the first - CNET

2017-10-05 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I am posting the following article because it includes Apple products. Mark Pixel Buds translates voice, but it's not the first - CNET CNET News - Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 3:02 PM Pixel Buds translates voice, but it's not the first - CNET These suckers look a lot better

RE: Clarification re Can't Change iCloud Email Address

2017-10-08 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Christine, I'm curious, were you able to resolve this issue? After re-reading your post, it occurred to me that what you may be referring to are iCloud email aliases, of which you are allowed up to 5. To create email aliases you must, in your preferred web browser, go to:

RE: overdrive question

2017-10-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Michelle, As some in this community may recall, I am a huge fan of Over Drive. I use it, exclusively, to download commercial audio books; from classic fiction such as “Gone with the Wind,” to modern non-fiction releases such as Hillary Clinton’s recently published, “What Happened.”

IOS 11 battery drain: Here's how to fix this iPhone issue

2017-10-02 Thread M. Taylor
iOS 11 killed my battery life. Here's how I finally revived it and you can, too by Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY. USA Today contributor Jennifer Jolly shows us some absolutely genius 're-uses' for an that old iPhone that you have lying around the house. USA TODAY The new iPhone 8 Plus is

Learn what to do if you don't see all of your songs, albums, playlists, or other imported content after you update iTunes on your computer.

2017-10-10 Thread M. Taylor
If you don't see your entire library after you update iTunes on your Mac or PC Learn what to do if you don't see all of your songs, albums, playlists, or other imported content after you update iTunes on your computer. iTunes keeps track of your content and playlist in a library file. If iTunes

Why you need to upgrade from this older version of Windows 10 - CNET

2017-10-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing lists for those who, like me, use both Windows and Mac. Mark Why you need to upgrade from this older version of Windows 10 - CNET CNET How To - Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2:00 AM Why you need to

RE: Need advice on twitter promotional messages

2017-10-15 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Tara, Somewhere in your Twitter account settings, which you may access from either within the Twitter app or from a web browser, you can select to disable Twitter recommendations. It may take a bit of digging, but, the option is definitely there. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: My upgrade experience - iOS 10.3.3 to iOS 11.0.2

2017-10-05 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Alan, Thank you so much for this most excellent post. I am certain that many will find it useful when updating to iOS 11.x, myself included (smile). Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 2:12 PM

iPhone 8 Plus batteries swelling in at least 6 different reports - CNET

2017-10-05 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 1:46 PM iPhone 8 Plus batteries swelling in at least 6 different reports - CNET There have been at least six separate reports of iPhone 8 Plus batteries swelling to the point of splitting open their enclosures since the phones first went on sale on Sept.

Uber's iOS app could have recorded your screen - CNET

2017-10-05 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 1:14 PM Uber's iOS app could have recorded your screen - CNET Uber's iOS app had permission to record users' screens. Uber Uber's iOS app had the ability to record users' screens, and anything on them, such as passwords or messages, security researchers

The best smartphones that still have a headphone jack

2017-10-05 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am posting the following article because it includes Apple products. Enjoy, Mark The best smartphones that still have a headphone jack These are the best phones that still have a headphone jack. By TJ Donegan , Reviewed.com. These are the best phones that still have a

How to Pin Notes in iOS for Easy Note Access

2017-10-13 Thread M. Taylor
OS X Daily - Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11:39 AM How to Pin Notes in iOS for Easy Note Access If you use the iOS Notes app often and juggle a myriad of individual notes lists, you may find the new notes pinning feature to be helpful. By pinning a note to the top of the Notes list, you can

Comparison: iPhone warranties from Apple, carriers, third-parties, and free credit card coverage

2017-10-13 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2:26 PM Comparison: iPhone warranties from Apple, carriers, third-parties, and free credit card coverage As pre-orders for the iPhone X are right around the corner and you also might be considering buying more Apple devices for yourself or others in the

Take an interactive look at how the inside of the iPhone has changed over the last 10 years

2017-10-13 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:49 PM Take an interactive look at how the inside of the iPhone has changed over the last 10 years Part of the iPhone tradition every year is the in-depth, high-quality teardown performed by the folks over at iFixit. This year, in honor of the 10th

How to empty your Safari Reading List

2017-10-13 Thread M. Taylor
Macworld - Friday, October 13, 2017 at 5:00 AM How to empty your Safari Reading List Safari has a feature called Reading List, where you can save webpages for reading at a later time. It's different from a bookmark in that you can access the webpage without an internet connection. Your Reading

RE: Voicemail Problems

2017-10-16 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Gary, After reading your post, I tested visual voicemail with iOS 11.03, complete with text transcription, on an iPhone 6 S Plus, and did not have any trouble getting back to my voicemail Inbox or to any other area of the phone. Yes, I am using VoiceOver. What I did find, however, is

A century ago, the first Technicolor film was a total disaster - CNET

2017-09-09 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am posting the following as a technology-based historical point of interest, only. Mark CNET News - Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 5:00 AM A century ago, the first Technicolor film was a total disaster - CNET A hundred years ago, a group of scientists and silent movie stars

A Question About Changing/Selecting TTS Reading Voices in the iOS K N F B Reader App

2017-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I am running the latest version of the K N F B Reader app on my iPhone with the latest version of iOS. Try as I may, I cannot get the app to successfully switch to any other TTS reading voice but Samantha, Enhanced. When I attempt to switch the reading voice to UK English,

RE: Goodbye, home button? Get ready for iPhone's biggest change - CNET

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
home button, how will the blind access it? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:26 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Goodbye, home button? Get ready for iPhone's biggest change

Like Netflix? T-Mobile is giving it away for free - CNET

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 9:30 AM Like Netflix? T-Mobile is giving it away for free - CNET T-Mobile and Netflix are new BFFs. The primary beneficiaries of this new friendship will be subscribers to T-Mobile's "One" unlimited data plans, many of whom will get access to Netflix for

Goodbye, home button? Get ready for iPhone's biggest change - CNET

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I hope you find the following article interesting. As for me, I can tell you that I definitely miss a physical Home button, with integrated Touch ID, on the Samsung Galaxy S 8, so much so, that I have reverted back to my Galaxy S 6. If Apple does remove a bezel-based Home

8 tips and tricks for iOS 11's Notes app - CNET

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Just so we are all clear, I am posting the following as a news article, only, and not as an invitation to discuss behind-the-scenes beta software code details. If you are unclear as to the distinction I have set forth, above, please extend the kind courtesy of contacting Cara

US House votes overwhelmingly in favor of self-driving-car bill - Roadshow

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 10:14 AM US House votes overwhelmingly in favor of self-driving-car bill - Roadshow A bipartisan effort has brought proper national regulation of self-driving cars one step closer to reality. Nearly every member of the US House of Representatives voted

RE: A Question About Changing/Selecting TTS Reading Voices in the iOS K N F B Reader App

2017-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
language, then english more info, and selected Daniel enhanced, it took effect immediately on that document and on the next scan, but previous documents were still my other voice. This has always been a buggy setting in KNFB. HTH, Richard > On Sep 7, 2017, at 2:20 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@uc

RE: A Question About Changing/Selecting TTS Reading Voices in the iOS K N F B Reader App

2017-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
Okay, Uninstalling, rebooting the device, and then reinstalling the app, fixed the problem. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2017 6:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject

AirPods, one year later: How Apple bet on our faces and won - CNET

2017-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM AirPods, one year later: How Apple bet on our faces and won - CNET Here we go again. James Martin/CNET A year ago, I put AirPods in my ears and they became a Reddit joke. Cigarettes in my ears. Hipster jewelry. Mini vape pipes. Dorkwear. Hell

RE: How to add items to a list using Siri

2017-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Keith, 1. >From within the Reminders app, create a list using a name that makes sense to >you. For example, groceries; then, close the reminders app. 2. Now, when you want to add an item to the groceries list, simply say to Siri, "Add milk to groceries." It's really that simple.

Not happy with the latest? Here's how to downgrade from iOS 11 to iOS 10

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
This fabulous article is located at: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-downgrade-from-ios-11/ Good Luck, 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

RE: notifications not speaking on lock screen

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
I'm with you, Sieghard; I don't know how this works. Personally, the last thing I want is to have my notifications read, outloud, automatically. Currently, on my primary iOS 10.33 6 S Plus, I am notified that I have a notification but in order to hear the text of the notification, on the

A Question for Those Who Have Updated to Watch OS 4 from Watch OS 3

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Perhaps I should have discerned this by now, after all the messages posted in recent days but, alas, I have not; so, I'm just going to ask: Are there any VoiceOver problems in Watch OS 4 that were not in Watch OS 3? Any reason why you wish you had not yet updated? I am

RE: A Question for Those Who Have Updated to Watch OS 4 from Watch OS 3

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 1:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: A Question for Those Who Have Updated to Watch OS 4 from Watch OS 3 Hello Everyone, Perhap

Here's how Apple tried to sell me on the iPhone 8 - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Friday, September 22, 2017 at 12:33 PM Here's how Apple tried to sell me on the iPhone 8 - CNET Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives. Could the wily Apple store employees sell me? No,

Apple's Portrait Lighting mode explained - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 4:35 AM Apple's Portrait Lighting mode explained - CNET Last year, Apple released Portrait Mode along with its iPhone 7 Plus, which uses the phone's dual rear cameras to create artistic blurry backgrounds (bokeh) that look like photos taken on a DSLR

Google wants to be Apple again. Here's the problem - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM Google wants to be Apple again. Here's the problem - CNET Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives. Can Google turn millions into Pixellites? CNET Try

Just a Quick Heads-Up to Those Who May Wish to Post iOS 11 Screen Recordings To the Web

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, NOTE 1: The reason I am posting this is to alert those, who do not have enough vision to see video display playback, to the fact that their iOS 11 screen recordings may need some additional processing if they are to be viewed correctly on non-Apple devices/platforms. NOTE 2: The

7 settings to change right away on iOS 11 - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 8:28 AM 7 settings to change right away on iOS 11 - CNET iOS 11 adds a bevy of new features and interface tweaks to your iPhone (and even more changes for your iPad). After opening your new iPhone or upgrading your current iPhone, here are the settings

We smashed the iPhone 8 - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 5:00 AM We smashed the iPhone 8 - CNET Spoiler alert: Don't throw the iPhone from a high window. James Martin/CNET At first glance, not much has changed on the iPhone 8. Head on, it could easily be mistaken for an iPhone 7, or even a 6 for that

RE: A Question for Those Who Have Updated to Watch OS 4 from Watch OS 3

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
re you can even do >> anything else other times it's almost like it locks when you just did a tap >> or swipe. >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

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2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:04 AM 8 new features in WatchOS 4 you need to know about - CNET Alongside iOS 11, Apple is releasing WatchOS 4 to Apple Watch owners. It's compatible with every watch currently available from Apple. There are a lot of new, beneficial features as well

8 new features in WatchOS 4 you need to know about - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:04 AM 8 new features in WatchOS 4 you need to know about - CNET Alongside iOS 11, Apple is releasing WatchOS 4 to Apple Watch owners. It's compatible with every watch currently available from Apple. There are a lot of new, beneficial features as well

Hide the annoying app dock in iOS 11's Messages app - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As I loaned out my 6 S Plus running iOS 11, I cannot determine if there is a VoiceOver gesture that will allow the same option that is described in the article, below, but wanted to post the article anyway so that you know that it is possible to hide the iMessage App Doc,

5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Friday, September 22, 2017 at 4:54 PM 5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown - CNET After a giant leak, a huge reveal and a full week with Apple's new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, you'd think we'd know everything about the company's latest phones. But new details keep

RE: Hide the annoying app dock in iOS 11's Messages app - CNET

2017-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
after doing that? On my iPod Touch 6, the buttons at the bottom of an email also disappeared. I had to go back to messages and double tap on messaging apps button to get them back. Richard (Sent from the iPod Touch 6) On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:29 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote:

RE: Strange voice feadback problem.

2017-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jim, The issue you describe has been long documented in the Apple bug reporting system. Yes, sometimes, after disabling VoiceOver, a user will hear actual letters being spoken as they type. When this happens, just reboot the phone. This bug has been around for a very, very long

RE: How to turn speaker on when holding phone away from face.

2017-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Mike, This is great info. I guess I misunderstood the question. Thank you, Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 6:00 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to turn speaker on when holding

How to force restart the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus - CNET

2017-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Monday, September 25, 2017 at 7:56 AM How to force restart the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus - CNET With the iPhone 8 ($699.00 at Apple) and 8 Plus, Apple has once again changed the button combination used to force restart a frozen phone. Up until the iPhone 7 ($720.00 at Amazon

RE: How to turn speaker on when holding phone away from face.

2017-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Ed, As far as I am aware, what you are describing is a function of the proximity sensor located near the earpiece of the phone. Unless one is using an ill-fitting case that disrupts the proximity sensor functionality, what you describe will always occur. For the record, I have seen

RE: Voice over and zoom bug

2017-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Thank you for posting this valuable information, Douglas. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Douglas Cameron Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 9:31 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Voice over and zoom bug Hey

RE: Hide the annoying app dock in iOS 11's Messages app - CNET

2017-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
IMHO. >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of M. Taylor >> Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 8:55 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: H

How to use iCloud Drive's new sharing features - CNET

2017-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 12:46 AM How to use iCloud Drive's new sharing features - CNET With MacOS High Sierra and iOS 11, iCloud Drive is finally catching up with Dropbox and Google Drive in terms of sharing ability. You will need to convince your collaborators to start

FCC chief tells Apple to turn on iPhone's FM radio chip - CNET

2017-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 1:53 PM FCC chief tells Apple to turn on iPhone's FM radio chip - CNET A woman checks her phone at night in one of the few places with cell signal access in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 25, following the impact of Hurricane Maria on the island.

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