Re: Query about iOS icons

Robin, Wow, this would be wonderful if this list could be made. After this we could even expand it to Windows icons, Mac icons and so on. Meanwhile, two suggestions: Whenever you can, perform slowly the necessary steps with VoiceOver and let the person look out for what you're doing. This way

Re: seeking recommendation for YouTube to MP3 converter

Hi, I was about to suggest precisely the same program :) Works well. There are a few things to learn but nothing too hard. Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the Thunderbird mailing list

Re: Tweets

Steve, I am using the regular Twitter app on my iPhone 10. I have 2 different accounts set up with Twitter. When I tweet or retweet. How do I select the account to tweet from? I don't know how to answer your question properly but I hope what's below can be of some help for you. If you've

Re: off topic question concerning rp list information

Arlene, Gary's message is below. Hope this helps :) I belong to an email support group for those interested in retinitis pigmentosa (i.e. RP) as well as all other retinal disorders. It's a very helpful group called RPList. To join, send a blank email message to:

Re: Stopping retrieval of e-mail on my phone

Carl, How can I stop this? Your question suggests that you are using POP3. Using this protocol it's expected to happen, I guess. On the other hand, if you switch to IMAP you shouldn't have this problem. IMAP will make sure to mirror all the changes made in your email be it using your phone or

Re: Restoring As New Phone?

Fazil, Is there a remedy for this? It's likely there is. There is a remedy for almost everything about technology :) Have you ever tried cleaning up the cache, cookies and such? I'm not sure how it can be done on iOS but it must be possible. Sorry for not being able to further help. I hope

Apple Releasing the First iOS 13 and macOS Catalina Public Betas Today

Announced three weeks ago at WWDC, developer betas for iOS 13 and macOS 10.15 Catalina have been available ever since. Today though, the general public can finally begin testing them out, as they're available through Apple's public beta program. The big noticeable change in iOS 13 is dark

Re: hashtag tips

Sieghard, OMG. I never would have thought of it. Every day is a school day! :) I'm saving this email because I'll try to get used to this kind of writing. Not that I'm going to use it but if I ever come across something like that again I'll know what it's all about. Thanks, S7D, is it right?

Re: hashtag tips

Christopher, a11y is nine characters shorter then #accessibility, so that's why people use it. LOL, good point. But why specifically #A11Y ? I mean, it could be anything, then why? That's what I can't understand. Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy

Re: hashtag tips

Traci, Do people tend to use both #Accessibility and #A11Y or is using both kind of redundant? While I don't know how to answer your question, it got me curious. Why do people use #A11Y? Maybe it's something related to pronunciation, but I really couldn't get the point. LOL Cheers, Marcio

Re: ear.ly

Wow, it looks good! However I'm not quite sure of what's it. Is it a website or an app? Or both? What's the link for the platform, please? Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the Thunderbird

Re: Whats app

Robert, Does anyone know how to remove a person from Whats app Well, just remove the person from your contacts. It doesn't get simpler than that :) Of course if you don't want to get more messages from this person them block them. Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/

Re: Voice app for iOS announcement

Richard, The problem is that I'm doing it from a computer. As I said, I want to save it into my Dropbox. Thanks anyway :) Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the Thunderbird mailing list

Re: Voice app for iOS announcement

Sieghard, Is there any way of downloading these files? I mean, when I open the link I can't see any option to download the file, just a button to get shortcut which when I hit takes me to the appstore. I'm trying to download it to save into my Dropbox or somewhere like that. Cheers, Marcio

Re: life simulator app

Guys, sorry for the offtopic, I promise this will be the last time. Just let me ask it and I'll never do something like that again. I can't tell you how much and since when I dream of an accessible life simulator game. That being said, is there something like that for Windows? I was, and still

Re: How to Change the Function of AirPods

Andy, Does this only apply to the 2nd generation air pods? Hmmm, I don't know, as I don't have an airpod myself. I'd think these instructions would apply to all airpod models? Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird

How to Change the Function of AirPods

Bluetooth headphones have been around for years, but Apple changed the game when they introduced the AirPods. The AirPods look great and are built to be the most comfortable option for the average person, but their true power of the AirPods comes through in their functionality and versatility.

Re: Sighted people and Voiceover Screen Curtain

Christopher, Screen curtain is a VoiceOver feature. Most sighted people don't use VoiceOver. Therefore, most sighted people aren't going to know about the screen curtain or what gesture or Siri command they need to use to turn it on or off. Amen. And this is called logical thinking, I guess

Sighted people and Voiceover Screen Curtain (was: how do I unsub from this list)

Carolyn, How could they turn off Screen Curtain? They haven't a clue, and there is nothing to see. Wondering the very same thing. Given that a sighted person will use the screen to do what we do using the screen reader, how could they do it without anything to see? Cheers, Marcio

Re: subscribe

Richard, Just a small correction: You wrote: You have to send an email to: unsubscribe+viph...@googlegroups.com Actually, the address is viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com I don't know whether the other way works, but this is the address that is

How to Dictate in Different Languages on the iPhone

Many folks aren't aware that iPhones and iPads have the ability to dictate in different languages, so if you'd like one email to go out in French, and the following one to be in Spanish or English, that's perfectly doable with just a quick icon press. But in

macOS Catalina System Requirements

This week at its annual WWDC conference , Apple unveiled the next major version of its desktop operation system. macOS Catalina (technically macOS 10.15

How to Free up Storage Space of Mac Mail App?

If you are using a higher storage HDD, then that may not affect you very much. But, if you are using 128GB SSD like me then you must want to save some space for other apps to use. Mac mail app stores every email in its cache aggressively, which is not bad in terms of easy accessing from

Is Your Apple Watch Compatible with WatchOS 6?

Great News for Apple Watch owners. The new Watch OS 6 is compatible with all of the watch models except Apple Watch 1st Generation. Basically, the new WatchOS 6 compatible with Apple Watch Series 1-4. The new Watch OS is launching with wonderful new Watch Faces, a new built-in app to measure

How to share screen on Android and iOS using Skype

Skype has included the ability to share a screen for a long time, but it was limited to computers. However, Microsoft is updating the Skype app for mobile devices to bring screen sharing to Android and iOS. The new screen sharing feature should come in handy in many situations, including when

The Many Uses of the iPhone Home Button

Everyone who's used the iPhone for even just a few minutes knows that the Home button, the only button on the iPhone's front, is crucial. But relatively few people know just how many things the Home button can do — and how to do those things on the iPhone models that don't have a Home button.

Re: Coinoscope, coin identification app for iOS and Android

Richard, Does this app work with brazilian currency? Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the Thunderbird mailing list to help and be helped with all Thunderbird

Is Your Mac Compatible with Mac OS Catalina?

Apple announced the next desktop operating system, Mac OS Catalina (Mac OS 10.15). This new Mac OS Catalina is going to support machines from Mid 2012. With Mac 10.15 OS,  Apple had been replaced iTunes with Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. The remainder apps got extra features with new

Is Your iPad Compatible with iPad OS?

Apple released a dedicated Operating System for iPads; iPad OS. The iPad OS is similar to iOS 13, packed with some unique features for iPad users. The slide over split view, file drag and drop, pinned widgets, etc. are the features exclusive in new iPad OS. This new iPad OS is going to support

Re: Good News: Apple Will Not Kill iTunes for Windows Just Yet

Sieghard, As for getting rid of it, it may sound like a good idea, but I wonder how you feel if it were replaced by the same 3 apps which will be introduced on the Mac and if these apps will be Windows 10 UWP apps available from the Windows Store and if said apps were not accessible at all or

Good News: Apple Will Not Kill iTunes for Windows Just Yet

Read the article: Apple will not kill iTunes for Windows just yet Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the Thunderbird

Cool Siri Tricks That Are Both Useful and Fun

Siri has long been one of the coolest features of the iPhone and iPad, and with the rise of Amazon Alexa and Google Home, it's easy to see what a big impact Siri has had on technology. And yet she's still probably the most underutilized feature of our smartphones and tablets. There are a

Find Siri's Easter Eggs and Other Virtual Laughs

Hey all, Here's some funny things to do with Siri and forget at least for a while all the "iTunes' end" story. Have fun! Siri is Apple's personal assistant and is available on-demand to send your text messages, look up movie times for you, and remind you of your appointments. And like Alexa

Re: Personal hot spot

Bud Kennedy, The article is below. Enjoy it :) Ever been stuck in a situation where you need to get a computer or tablet online with no Wi-Fi nearby? If you've got an iPhone with a 3G or 4G data connection, that problem can be easily solved thanks to Personal Hotspot. Personal Hotspot

Re: how to get single messages?

Dennis, I am not getting messages. -- Which messages aren't you getting? Can you explain it a bit more so that we can try and help you with it? Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the

Re: How to Set Up and Use Personal Hotspot on iPhone

Arlene, You're welcome. Glad to know these articles are helping you too! Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the Thunderbird mailing list to help and be helped

Re: How to Set Up and Use Personal Hotspot on iPhone

Marilyn, Glad to know that the article helped you! Daily, I get articles like that. Then, sometimes I select the best ones and share them here. Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the Thunderbird

How to Set Up and Use Personal Hotspot on iPhone

Ever been stuck in a situation where you need to get a computer or tablet online with no Wi-Fi nearby? If you've got an iPhone with a 3G or 4G data connection, that problem can be easily solved thanks to Personal Hotspot. Personal Hotspot Explained Personal Hotspot is a feature of iOS

5 Ways to Save Facebook Videos to Camera Roll on iPhone/iPad

While Facebook allows you to save videos in your profile (online), I feel it is better to save Facebook videos to the camera roll on my iPhone. Here is my argument. Once the video is downloaded, I can watch it offline, anytime and on any device. Even if my Internet connection is slow or

Re: Receive Apple Support Help Right in the Messages App

Janet, Is one supposed to download this Apple Support App? I don't see it in the message app. I think so. As far as I can see, you can download it from this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8 Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent

Re: TapTapSee Creators Announce Next Generation of On-device Image Recognition; Detailed Descriptions in a Quarter

Dave, Am I the only one that's receiving an error message while trying to access the Blind Bargains articles and other content stating that ads failed to load? No, you aren't the only one. Apparently, many people seem to be facing this problem. I'm not sure why that is, though. Well, I'll

Is Using a Cellphone While It's Charging Dangerous?

Your Smartphone Won't Explode If You Use It While It Is Charging There are plenty of rules floating around about the best ways to charge your cell phone. You may have heard the rumor that cellphones can explode if you use them while they are charging, but this isn't accurate. Several

Re: New iPod touch announced

Mary, Thanks for the answer :) If I'm not going wrong, this is running iOS 10. But it's been a while since I last played with the toy so I'm really not sure. Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. -- Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join

Re: New iPod touch announced

I have an iPod 5th generation. At that time I bought it because I wanted something Apple to play with, and I couldn't afford the iPhone Prices here in my country (Brazil). Since we are on this topic, can I update my iPod 5th generation to the latest iOS or would I have to buy a new one?

How to Reset Your Apple ID Password in a Few Easy Steps

Because your Apple ID is used so for many of Apple's important services, forgetting your Apple ID password can create a lot of problems. Without being able to log into your Apple ID, you may not be able to use iMessage or FaceTime, Apple Music or the iTunes Store, and you won't be able to make

TapTapSee Creators Announce Next Generation of On-device Image Recognition; Detailed Descriptions in a Quarter

A new image recognition service from the Makers of TapTapSee may be coming to your smartphone soon, but this one is a bit different. The new @CloudSightAPI seeks to take on-device image recognition to the next level, giving detailed descriptions within a quarter of a second. Image descriptions

Re: How to Turn Off iCloud on iPhone

Carolyn, Please tell me the steps to sign on to iCloud. I was considering calling Apple Accessibility, but I think I can do it myself. See if this article can help you with signing in to iCloud. I really don't know much about it. I had little

Receive Apple Support Help Right in the Messages App

Apple has recently added a new feature to their Apple Support App enabling customers in the United States to receive expert assistance directly from the messages app. The new feature is only available for specific topics, though

How to Turn Off iCloud on iPhone

While most people use the feature all the time, you may want to turn off iCloud on your iPhone. Doing that is pretty simple, but turning off iCloud can have far-reaching implications for how you use your iPhone. What iCloud Does When Turned On The basic functions of the iCloud are

How to Lock Apps On Any iPhone

Hi, Daily, I get articles like this one I'll share below. However, before I can do it, I'd like to know: Mark, can I post these articles here? Will it help somehow? Whether you want to protect your app settings or stop the kids from seeing something they shouldn't, this guide explains how to

Re: Happy Easter!

Janet & List, Happy Easter! All the very best! Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Sent from a galaxy far, far away. Follow or add me on Facebook Em 21/04/2019 18:34, janet gross disse: For all those who celebrate Easter, Happy Easter! For those who might not

Re: Interview with the woman who is the Siri voice

defer to others since I really never record stuff with Windows. I am pretty sure that in programs like Goldwave and other audio editors you will be able to set the format, e.g. MP3, WAV etc. and the bitrate. Regards, Sieghard *From:*'Marcio' via VIPhone *Sent:* Sunday, April 21, 2019 12

Re: Interview with the woman who is the Siri voice

ey had used a sample rate of 128 Kbps the file size would be double at 27.15 Mb Regards, Sieghard *From:*'Marcio' via VIPhone *Sent:* Saturday, April 20, 2019 1:32 PM *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: Interview with the woman who is the Siri voice Indeed, quite interesting! I've down

Re: Interview with the woman who is the Siri voice

Indeed, quite interesting! I've downloaded both files and will listen to it when I have the time. One thing I noticed is that while these are 28 minutes or so recordings, the file is really small compared to the time! And, though this list is focused on phones, please let me just ask it: does

Re: Simplehelp: How to Create a Playlist File (M3U) in macOS

Mark, Very nice article! I knew it from Windows, but it's neat to know that it will work with other OS's as well! Now I'm wondering if it works with Android. I'd believe it does. Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Follow or add me on Facebook Em 17/04/2019

Re: Screen Brightness

Is this true? I'd think the screen curtain has nothing to do with the brightness itself. I'd be wrong of course :) Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Follow or add me on Facebook Em 12/03/2019 12:29, Dave escreveu: But if you have auto brightness turned on,

Re: 5 hidden iPhone features even power users probably don't know about, BGR

Wonderful article, I saved it! :) Keep up the good job Mark! Cheers, Marcio AKA /Starboy/ Follow or add me on Facebook Em 09/03/2019 23:20, M. Taylor escreveu: 5 hidden iPhone features even power users probably don't know about, BGR Remember when Android

Re: SIrI is stupid, was: iphone not creating calendar events

Em 03/03/2019 15:43, Sieghard Weitzel escreveu: or, if you want "Hey, all mighty and invasive search engine". Lol, good idea for my next toy! This is gonna be the command for open the... almighty invasive search engine. LOL Cheers, Marcio Follow or add me on Facebook

Re: Leaving a conversation?

What's the app where these conversations are going on? Cheers, Marcio Follow or add me on Facebook Em 02/03/2019 17:46, Tom Cramer escreveu: Hello, Is it possible for me to leave a conversation made up of texts? Lately, I've been added to conversations for

Re: Uber - small issue with my guide dog and very quick reply

Em 19/02/2019 04:51, Brian K. Lingard escreveu: One day the dog wanted to sniff the driver, who said he was scared of dogs. I told my Labrador not to eat the driver, the last one he had gave him indigestion! Hahaha it really made me laugh just imagining the scene. I'm without a doubt a fan of

WhatsApp may soon test sorting status updates by relevance on Android

WhatsApp launched its story-based Status functionality  two years ago in an attempt to compete against the popularity of temporary media-based “story” updates from Snapchat. While Snapchat has since bled out its Android users through ignorance and incompetence, WhatsApp’s Status feature has grown

Re: To AppleCare or not....that is the question

at country are you in? It is possible Apple does not offer AppleCare Plus in your country. Brian K. Lingard VE3YI, Ab2JI, B. A., C. T. M. *From:*'Marcio' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *Sent:* February 10, 2019 6:55 PM *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: To

Re: To AppleCare or not....that is the question

- From: 'Marcio' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2019 6:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: To AppleCare or notthat is the question Hi, Well I'm not that much into Apple stuff. I just have an iPod Touch. Also I've really never heard

Re: To AppleCare or not....that is the question

Hi, Well I'm not that much into Apple stuff. I just have an iPod Touch. Also I've really never heard about such AppleCare. It may have another name on my country and as I'm not that Apple expert, don't know. However, from what I've heard on the lists I am on, when you call the Apple Support

Re: Creating custom Braille commands

IPhone escreveu: Braille Pen Slim by Harpo http://www.sightandsound.co.uk/braillepen-slim.html * Dimensions:148 x 67 x 21 mm; * Weight:130g; On 3 Feb 2019, at 20:41, 'Marcio' via VIPhone mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> wrote: I also have never heard about one. Someone can tell us wh

Re: Creating custom Braille commands

I also have never heard about one. Someone can tell us what it's like? Cheers, Marcio Follow me on Twitter Em 03/02/2019 14:23, Janet Bell escreveu: Hi please can someone tell me what a Braille Pen is as I have never heard of one. *From:* 'Harry Bell' via