Re: For Those Who May be in the Market for a New Cell Provider in the USA, Sprint Launches LTE+ Service

I wonder if this service uses a sim ccard or if the serial number for the account is stored in the phone itself. I would never want a service that does not use a sim card as it does not allow you to easily switch phones on the fly. Original message: Hello Everyone, Sprint announced it is

motion x GPS drive discontinued

Hey everyone. I have some sad news, from what I can tell, the Motion x GPS Drive app is no longer available. It no longer shows up in the app store. This is kind of sad, it was one of the best main stream GPS apps in my opinion, and actually provided fairly decent walking directions. It was

Re: motion x GPS drive discontinued

have a superior product, but it has been impossible to compete with free offerings from others." HTH Esther On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 11:10:28 AM UTC-10, Mike Arrigo wrote: Hey everyone. I have some sad news, from what I can tell, the Motion x GPS Drive app is no longer

Re: The Top 10 Things I'd like in iOS 10

Good list of ideas. I think the ones I would like to see the most are file management and the ability to install system wide voices. In IOS 7, Apple did allow developers to use the voices that are built in, now they need to allow you to install other voices and have them available for

Re: Firefox Web browser

Actually, on I O S, firefox uses the safari engine to display web pages, so the pages will read the same way they do in safari, therefore, while it's good that firefox is accessible, I'm not sure if there is really any benefit to using it over safari. > On Jun 7, 2016, at 5:01 PM, Mary Otten

Re: head to head blindsquare and sendero seeing eye gps

Seeing eye does not store maps off line. Blindsquare is much more automatic, seeing eye will announce the streets when you get to them, but blindsquare provides more information automatically and I think it's better than seeing eye at this point. Original message: well, perhaps I should try

Re: Has anyone used the nook app with the iPhone?

I use this app all the time, it's great. Once your book is open, doing a two finger swipe down will read continuoously. The settings and library screens are also very accessible. Original message: Hi all, and thanks for any help and all suggestions. Is the nook act nook app accessible with the

Re: Has anyone used the nook app with the iPhone?

AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I use this app all the time, it's great. Once your book is open, doing a two finger swipe down will read continuoously. The settings and library screens are also very accessible. Original message: Hi all, and thanks for any help and all suggestions. Is the nook act nook app

Re: Accessible Bible Commentary?

The newest version is logos 6, it's not accessible on the mac, and somewhat useable on IOS. The best Bible commentary in my opinion is the People's bible commentary which is available from the Logos site. Rather than read it using a program, I prefer to go to biblia.com, click about biblia and

Re: Accessible Bible Commentary?

: Thanks for mentioning biblia, Mike. I know I used to use library.logos.com <http://library.logos.com>, and apparently they took that offline. I will give biblia a try! On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 12:35 AM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net <mailto:n0...@charter.net>> wrote:

Re: Battery juice packs

I have the Mophie Juice Pack, love it. It's a great case and will more than double your battery life. Original message: Hi there, Sorry for the repeat email. Someone’s asking me this question, because I get to choose it as a gift. Unsure of what to ask for, I figured I’d ask again. I’m

another free gps program

Not sure if anyone has heard of the GPS app called here maps. It used to be totally inaccessible, but recently they have renamed the app, it's now called here we go and is somewhat useable now. It provides turn by turn directions, kind of like google maps. The main issue is that some of the

Re: Question about the Nook ap

I think it's a bug in the app, I have the same issue, double tapping on the button that goes to the contents or library does not work. At this point, you can try turning voice over off and tapping in that area but that's the only way I can think of to work around this at the moment, other than

Re: Voiceover gestures for going to the bottom of the list in a big long scroll area

On my macbook, I actually made up two custom gestures for this. I set option+swipe up for go to top, and option+swipe down for go to bottom, works every time. > On Jan 28, 2017, at 8:08 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Hi all, I think there is something to do with a four finger

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

I was a beta tester of this app, and used it on android before that. I honestly think this is the best GPS app available for blind users, get the app, you will not regret it. If you thought seeing eye GPS was good, you will absolutely love this app, it's so much better than seeing eye ever

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

The on board maps are from navteq, you can also choose to use apple maps for addresses. For places, you can choose to use google or foursquare which are probably the two best sources of this infoormation. Original message: Does anyone know what maps Nearby Explorer uses and how often they're

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

I plan to, hopefully this weekend if I have time. Original message: Mike… I know you have done podcasts in the past. Would you be willing to provide a demo of this app? Hope Paulos On Aug 19, 2016, at 10:26 AM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: I was a beta tester of th

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

There is no comparison here, nearby explorer is so much better than seeing eye, it's announcements are much better and it provides much more information. If you enjoyed using the seeing eye app, you will absolutely love nearby explorer. Original message: For those who have purchased nearby

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

The main thing it has that blindsquare doesn't is turn by turn directions, also the maps are stored on your device if that is important to you. Original message: what features does it have Blind square does not have? don’t just say it, tell us what these features are! From: Feliciano Godoy

nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

Hey everyone, ok, here is my pod cast about the new nearby explorer app. I need to make a correction, in the pod cast, the program does not announce what side the destination is on and I had thought this was not in the program yet. It actually is, but there are times when the program cannot

Re: Question nearby explorer

It's far better than seeing eye, because the distance to the next intersection is counted down rather than just announced, no comparison. > On Aug 21, 2016, at 6:43 AM, Becky wrote: > > Can someone using the app tell me about intersection configuration? > Is it better

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

questions although one is just a general one. > > Are any of the onboard maps of any South American countries? > > My basic question is, I've always wondered what "containers" are on the rotor. > > thanks again, > > Kim > > Sent from my iPhone &g

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

it make a difference if you set a place to be watched as > opposed to a destination? > > Thanks, > Richard > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Mike Arrigo > Sent: Saturday, Augu

Re: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

No contest here, nearby explorer is better, hands down. When you change direction with nearby explorer, the new direction is automatically spoken, and the upcoming street is announced as soon as it can be determined. With the Sendero app, it doesn't speak the approaching street until you are

Re: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

have done some thorough work with both apps. I have not done enough with both to make such a strong statement, but I have no reason to disagree. Each release of Nearby Explorer is getting better. JMO, Richard On Feb 28, 2017, at 7:03 AM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: No contest

Re: The Update!!!

This is why I suggest waiting until the first update after a major new release, let them work the bugs out, always wanting the latest and greatest as soon as it's out is not worth the risk. Original message: Sorry but this is just not true. It's a very serious Apple bug which, if you're

Re: Need opinions about waiting for iPhone 7 or getting SE

This may also depend on whether you want the larger screen, more than likely, the iphone 7 will have a larger screen as the 6 and 6 plus do, not sure if Apple will have a newer SE version with the iphone 7 specs, so if you want the smaller screen, the iphone SE might be a good choice, should

Re: Need opinions about waiting for iPhone 7 or getting SE

imagine Apple introducing a new small screen model. a lot of people who just bought an iPhone SE are going to be hopping mad if they do. Not that making people mad has stopped Apple from doing things in the past. Smile. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Mike Arrigo <

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

for? Thanks. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast Hey everyone, ok, here is my pod cast about

Re: looking for good wall charger

Lineaid also makes a good wall charger, it has 2 usb ports, and each port can supply up to 2.1 amps. Of course, the device will only draw as much as it can handle, but having a higher power charger does not hurt anything, and this way you'll be ready in case you want to charge something that

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

First, let me say that both applications are very good, but if I could only have one, it would be nearby explorer, no question. There are a few reasons, first, it offers turn by turn guidance, second, it's much more responsive in speaking updates, for example, when you change direction, unless

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

Noticing the same thing on my iphone 5C, it may be that these phones will no longer receive software updates, might be time to switch back to my iphone 5 S. Original message: Hello Jeffrey, I just tried to check for updates here on my iPhone5 and I am receiving the same behavior as you

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v <http://www.facebook.com/theblindman12v> Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v <http://www.twitter.com/theblindman12v> On Apr 3, 2017, at 1:03 PM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net <mailto:n0...@charter.net>> wrote: I s

Re: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

with this in the past, have updates improve things? Thanks! Hope Paulos On Mar 1, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: It may help since it will report what direction you are traveling, parking lots are always hard to navigate regardless though. Original message:

Re: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: I plan on it, just have to find the time to do it, but I can already tell you that nearby explorer is going to blow the seeing eye app out of the water. Original message: Hi Keith, If you have Nearby Explorer or Seeing Eye GPS you really shouldn'

Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5?

than expected. If so, the 4th generation iPad would also be unsupported as it features a 32-bit processor. -Original Message- From: Mike Arrigo Sent: Monday, April 3, 2017 7:04 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Is IOS 10.3 available for iPhone 5? Noticing the same thing on my

Re: which GPS app should i buy?

In my opinion, nearby explorer is by far the best one, it provides the most automatic feedback, much better than the seeing eye app, I would go with nearby explorer for sure. Original message: hello friends. I would like to buy a GPS but I'm not sure which one bo buy? nearby explorer, the

Re: Convince me guys IOS or no IOS

It is true that each manufacturer customizes Android a bit differently, and as I said in the previous message, updates can be an issue. This is why I always suggest that if you want an android phone, get the unlocked phones sold by google, no odd customizations and very fast updates, nothing

Re: Convince me guys IOS or no IOS

I think it comes down to personal preference. As you have said, accessibility is equal on both platforms. The way the screen readers work is also similar. There are a couple of differences. Android is more configurable, it has less restrictions. Also, many think that Google's voice features are

Re: Convince me guys IOS or no IOS

what I want. > On May 20, 2017, at 5:51 PM, Nimer Jaber <nimerjab...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I also think it is fair to say that the apps on android or lower cost. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 20, 2017, at 4:25 PM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: &

Re: Convince me guys IOS or no IOS

at times. > On May 20, 2017, at 1:55 PM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: > > I think it comes down to personal preference. As you have said, accessibility > is equal on both platforms. The way the screen readers work is also similar. > There are a couple of differe

Re: IOS 11

...@macfortheblind.com <mailto:j...@macfortheblind.com> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com <http://www.macfortheblind.com> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Sep 21, 2017, at 9

IOS 11

I installed my upgrade last night, don't really notice too much differencce, but may have found one issue. Since the upgrade, my I message conversations don't sync between my phone and my macs, will have to see if I can figure out why not. -- The following information is important for all

Re: IOS 11

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 [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 2:21 PM

Re: some uber and lift questions

Here in St. Louis, we have both services, and both work equally well. Many drivers work for both companies, this is not considered a conflict of interest since the drivers are really contractors for each company. Both apps are accessible. Both apps allow you to call or text the driver if

Re: T-mobile Sprint merger weeks away

Less competition is usually not a good thing, and, as you said, the technologies are different. Eventually all of the carriers will be using LTE but this will take some time. I remember a few years ago t-mobile and at wanted to merge and were not permitted to, I'm surprised this one is being

Re: any good accessible youtube to audio converter?

Yes, yt-mp3.com works very well, I have used it several times. Original message: hi! all! I'm searching for good and accessible youtube to audio converter. any good suggestion? thanks and regards, Ming tel: 6421 9950 msn/window live messenger chung_chiming_2...@hotmail.com skype:

Re: Oh look, Apple is 'getting sloppy' now - BGR

I'm certainly not saying Apple is perfect, they're not, but there is a double standard here. If Apple has any bugs at all, they are doomed, sloppy, etc. Yet with all the security issues and bugs with Windows, most people give Microsoft a free pass as if it's expected, no one says Microsoft is

Re: Battery Case Recommendations

I think Mophie makes the best battery cases, the juice pack cases are awesome, that's the one I would suggest. Original message: Can anyone recommend any good battery cases? I know Apple makes one, probably the best one, but I hate the way my choice of ear buds do not easily fit into the case.

deleting siri voices

Hey everyone, got an interesting issue. I decided to download the enhansed siri voices since they can also be used with voiceover, I gave them a try but found that I didn't like them, too sluggish, however I see no way to remove them once they are downloaded, is this the case? There is no

found a setting to increase battery life

So, was looking around at the different settings and I found one that made a huge difference with my iphone 5s battery life. Go in to settings, choose general and choose accessibility. Choose display accomadations and turn off the auto brightness setting if it's enabled, then make sure your

Re: How is iOS 11 on an iPhone 5s?

I'm sure a newer iphone is faster, but I use IOS 11 on my 5 S, works fine. Original message: For various reasons that I think are now resolved under iOS 11, I had not updated from version 9.5, but now want to because one of my prime apps is now only working with iOS 10 on. Will my 5s be able to

Re: T-Mobile and Sprint agree to merger

Usually with mergers like this, the employees and consumers rarely benefit, only those at the top. It will be interesting to see if it's approved. They will also have to figure how ot merge their networks since t-mobile uses GSM and UMTS and Sprint uses CDMA, of course, it will be going to LTE

Re: Apple Apologizes After iPhone Battery Slowdown Controversy | Time

It is great that both of the smart phone platforms are accessible out of the box, we don't have to pay anything more than sighted people do to access our phones, this is how it should be with all devices, manufacturers should build accessibility and universal access in to their products. > On

Re: Harming battery if left on a charger all the time

It could harm older battery technologies such as NICD, but with lithium ion batteries, when the battery is charged, the charging circuit turns off, there is no such thing as a trickle charge for these kinds of batteries, so leaving it connected to a charger should be fine. Original message:

Re: CDMA vs. GSM Phone Networks: What's the Difference?, Digital Trends

They are switching to LTE which is the 4G network for GSM, eventually the CDMa network will be phased out. Original message: I thought Verizon was also switching to GSM? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kelly Pierce

Re: From Moderator Mark: I just Want You All To Know

I also hope everyone had a merry Christmas, as far as political correctness, we should not deliberately try to offend people, but this whole political correctness idea, where we should never say anything that someone else may not like is ridiculous. As with most things in life, a balance is a

Re: Apple admits it slows older iPhones -- to prevent battery issues - CNET

One reason among others why they should make the battery user replaceable. Original message: Apple admits it slows older iPhones -- to prevent battery issues The company says the practice deals with problems -- like unexpected shutdowns -- caused by aging batteries or cold conditions.

Re: Apple's iPhone slowdown sparks fraud lawsuit - CNET

While I'm not sure that it was an attempt by Apple to get people to purchase a newer model of phone, they should have disclosed that they were doing this when the update was released, or at least given the user a choice as to whether the phone would be slowed down, so Apple was not totally

Re: IRobot app accessible?

I would say that robot vacuums are a technology that is still developing. They are getting better but still cannot take the place of a full sized vacuum. As has been stated, they can sometimes have navigation issues and they are not as powerful as a full sized vacuum. Definitely a technology

Re: Nearby Explorer

Nearby explorer is a great app, I feel quite confident in saying that if you want a good GPS program for blind travelers, this app will work well, in mhy opinion it's the best app of this type that is available for IOS. > On Aug 27, 2018, at 9:38 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > Thanks,

Re: iphone 5s hd quality calling?

The iphone 5S does not support voice over LTE which is usually what is called HD calling, you will need to upgrade to a newer phone to get that feature. Original message: Hello I am running in to a strange problem on my iphone 5s my friend also has a iphone 10 if memory serves and when ever

Re: Seeking Advice on Upgrading from iPhone 5 to iPhone SE

I have both an SE and an iphone 8, there are times when I prefer to carry a smaller phone, there's really not much of a speed difference, it's definitely faster than the iphone 5 you are upgrading from, you will notice a big improvement, if you like that phone size, go for it, it's a great

Re: Harming battery if left on a charger all the time

or now compared > to the other type of battery mike mentioned? > > > >> On 12 Jan 2018, at 20:15, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: >> >> It could harm older battery technologies such as NICD, but with lithium ion >> batteries, when the battery is charged, t

Re: Harming battery if left on a charger all the time

en't even plugged in at all burst into flames. > > Regards, > Sieghard > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Mike Arrigo > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 12:16 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com &

Re: Harming battery if left on a charger all the time

McGee <danielmcgee...@icloud.com> wrote: > > That sounds great! How long have we been using lithium Ion for now compared > to the other type of battery mike mentioned? > > > >> On 12 Jan 2018, at 20:15, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: >> >&

Re: BlindSquare vs. Nearby Explorer

In my opinion nearby explorer is better, it provides the information much faster. For example, unless you disable it, when you change direction, the new direction is automatically spoken and the upcoming street is also spoken right away. This allows you to know right away if you are heading

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

I use nearby explorer, it's a great app, the reason I use it is because it provides the most feedback in real time about where you are which is the main purpose for a blindness GPS app, I think it is by far the best app for blind travelers. > On Mar 24, 2018, at 5:44 AM, Dani Pagador

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

My biggest issue with the seeing eye app is that real time information is not spoken unless you search forit on the screen, and when you are walking, that's not practical. For example, unless you turn this off, when you change direction, nearby explorer speaks the new direction as soon as it is

Re: Which is the “option“ key on a windows keyboard when using a Mac?

Actuallym, the windows key is command and the alt key is option, the opposite of an apple keyboard, I use regular keyboards on both of my mac minis. > On Sep 28, 2018, at 3:45 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > There are keyboards that let you type on either Mac, iOS, or Windows systems. > The general

some concerns I have with ESIM

I think there is one major disadvantage to the idea of a phone using an ESIM compared to an actual hardware SIM card, perhaps this is addressed in the standard, but if so it has not been mentioned. One major benefit of using sim cards is that you can have more than one phone and transfer your

Re: What is the difference between the charger and cable that came with the six S and the ten XS/XR?

The charger that Apple provides witht he iphone is very slow, it's definitely worth while to invest in a higher power charger, 12 watts at least. > On Oct 28, 2018, at 8:04 PM, 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone > wrote: > > No. The brick is 5 watz. > > On Oct 28, 2018, at 7:58 PM, Cris Ali wrote:

Re: got a new toy!

6S Plus I first kept my 5S and thought I would use it at home, for Audible and all that. I quickly noticed I just never did so I sold it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 8:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: got a new toy!

noticed I just never did so I sold it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 8:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: got a new toy! So, I decided to add another iphone to my collection, the Iphone XR, so I have

Re: got a new toy!

been using for about a month and get good battery life so good luck with your new toy. Matthew -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: got a new toy! So, I

Re: got a new toy!

more than one cell phone. When I bought my current 6S Plus I first kept my 5S and thought I would use it at home, for Audible and all that. I quickly noticed I just never did so I sold it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Thursday

got a new toy!

So, I decided to add another iphone to my collection, the Iphone XR, so I have an XR, an Iphone 8 and an Iphone SE. It's a nice phone, the Apple store only had one case for it which was an Otterbox. Unfortunately the Mophie juice pack is not available for this phone, at least not yet. I wasn't

Re: got a new toy!

is looking even better. Devin Pratersent from Gmail. On Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 9:09 AM Mike Arrigo <mailto:n0...@charter.net>> wrote: Actually the battery life on the iphone XR is amazing, I can get several days out of it without having to charge, it's also a bit lighter than my

Re: iPhone SE Replacement?

The cheapest phone Apple offers now is the iphone 7, they no longer make any phones with the smaller form factor, kind of a shame because those fit much better in your pocket. Original message: I think I may have missed any discussion about this, but does Apple have a replacement coming out

Re: some concerns I have with ESIM

one regular Sim card, so you can still switch > Sims as necessary on your primary phone line. > > HTH, > Anna > > > > >> On Sep 30, 2018, at 1:06 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: >> >> I think there is one major disadvantage to the idea of a phone using an

Re: Mophie JuicePack Battery Case and iPhone 8

> On Sep 30, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Suzanne Wilson > wrote: > > Hi listers, > > I just got an iPhone 8 and a Mophie JuicePack. With my 6S, I had an Apple > battery case, which was nice because I could check its recharge status in the > battery widget. I know that I can’t do that with the

the left over iphone SE stock

I was at the local Apple store getting a couple of new macs and I asked them what they did with the iphone SE phones that were still in stock. Apparently they do not sell them once Apple decides to discontinue a product, they send their left over inventory back to Apple and they are not sure

Re: Mophie JuicePack Battery Case and iPhone 8

will recharge. Original message: Hi Mike, There was no message from you here. Looking forward to your input. Suzanne -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2018 9:45 PM To: viphone

Re: some concerns I have with ESIM

, The phones have one eSim and one regular Sim card, so you can still switch Sims as necessary on your primary phone line. HTH, Anna On Sep 30, 2018, at 1:06 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I think there is one major disadvantage to the idea of a phone using an ESIM compared to an actual hardware SIM

Re: IOS 12 observations

of Mike Arrigo [n0...@charter.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 3:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IOS 12 observations This happens with my iphone SE, I need to upgrade my iphone 8 and see if it happens with that phone as well. If you listen closely, it sounds like the speech

Re: IOS 12 observations

This is a known issue, it happens on phones that do not have a pass code set, you can clear the notification but can't activate the notification itself. Original message: When I am notified of a message, if I double tap the message to reply to it, nothing happens. I have to press the home

Re: IOS 12 observations

announced but I have to use a really light touch on the home button for it to work. It’s certainly not consistent and certainly no longer reliable. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2018, at 10:29 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I did upgrade my iphone 8 to IOS 12, same thing regarding the time

IOS 12 observations

So far, IOS 12 seems to be working fine for me, I have only noticed one thing that is annoying. When pressing the home button, the time is no longer automatically spoken, I use this as a talking clock. It is spoken when using the power button to wake the phone though, I guess I will just use

Re: IOS 12 observations

with announcing the time. Pam From: viphone@googlegroups.com [viphone@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Mike Arrigo [n0...@charter.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 3:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IOS 12 observations

Re: IOS 12 observations

is the time, I just wonder what is different when pressing the power button instead of the home button to wake the phone up. Original message: aw yes thought I was going crazy. I thought I was the only one having this problemHonestly -- From: "

Re: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

far better device, Now with Siri short cuts you can use >>> third party apps to do things from the HomePod. I find the Apple speaker >>> much simpler to use than the Amazon Echo. You have to remember very >>> specific application names and commands to use the Echo’s

Re: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

ons. The skills on the Echo aren’t that impressive to me. It’s >>> next to impossible to set up using the app, you almost always have to use >>> the internet browser on a computer for full access to the settings. >>> >>> JMO >>> >>> Ed

Re: Getting an iPhone XR

It's a good phone, I was a bit nervous as well since there is no home button so there are a few new gestures to learn, but once you do > On Dec 29, 2018, at 6:12 PM, Terri Stimmel > wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > This Monday, I will be getting an iPhone XR. I am both excited and a bit >

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

We have both in Saint Louis. In many cases, if I need to go to and from a destination, I will take one service one way and the other service on the return trip, just because I want to support both of them. I have found that Lyft provides discounts more often than Uber does, but Uber is

Re: Amazon Echo Definitely Better than Apple HomePod, in One Respect

The home pod is behind both the Echo and Google home in many respects. Even with general features, the home pod is really lacking, and I think you can now play Apple music on the echo so there is little reason to get a home pod. Hopefully Apple will catch up but they have a ways to go. > On

Re: How are people liking, or not, the iPhone XR, XS, and XMax sizes, and general usability?

I enjoy my Iphone XR, not having a home button takes a little getting used to but once you master the new gestures, it's just as easy. There are a couple of other differences, for example the dictate option is in a different place on the screen, over all though it's a nice phone. It does seem

Re: iphone 8 vs iphone xr

I have an iphone 8 and an XR, I don't notice much difference in performance, however I do notice one difference. Even though the XR has a newer processor, it boots up slower than the iphone 8, other than that the performance is very similar. > On Nov 22, 2018, at 10:10 AM, Davy Cuppens wrote:

Re: Cleaning up Home Screen after deleting unused apps

Try going in to settings and choose general, then choose reset, it will be one of the last items, select that and choose home screen lay out, that should clean up your screens. > On Sep 12, 2018, at 6:16 PM, 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Hi, > > In preparing for a

Re: Apple's new iphones

ps.com On Behalf Of lenron > brown > Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 6:54 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Apple's new iphones > > Yeah I must say I feel the same way. I am really attached to touch id. > > On 9/12/18, Mike Arrigo wrote: >> It loo

Apple's new iphones

It looks like Apple is done with the home button for good, the 3 new iphones that Apple announced are based on the new iphone X form factor, the Iphone XS replaces the Iphone X from last year, the Iphone XS max sounds like it's the plus version with a larger screen, and the Iphone XR is the

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