Peter, try the following:
1. Inside of the contact, there is an edit button. Click on that; you can
swipe through and open fields as desired. When finished editing, click on
update or save…can’t recall the prompt, but do whatever is needed to save the
changes.
2. Navigate to and
I also use a wrist device that was purchased via Amazon on 7-30-2021 for just
under $30. It meets my needs, is easy to use, and is accurate in comparison to
upper-arm devices at the doctor. If interested, check out the following link:
, but my shortcuts for low
battery are working as I want/need.
Katrina
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Katrina
Anderson
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2024 11:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Here Are The Steps to Get Your iOS 17.2 iPhone / iPad to
Automatically Announce
Hi Debbie,
Try the below steps.
1. Go to Settings.
2. Swipe right to select and double tap on “Display and Brightness.”
3. Swipe right to select “Auto Lock.” You should hear something about how
this option is configured (e.g. I hear “Auto Lock Never,” because I prefer that
I am just getting around to following up on this; have really missed not having
the notification of low battery. I have set up a couple of shortcuts,
including one to alert battery is less than 20%, and another to alert at 10%.
The battery is nowhere that low, so I’m interested to see if it
I had the same result as you, until I created a group. You should try that
again, as I did find an area to type a message or option to record, etc.
Perhaps you will find the following helpful:
1. I started by double tapping on “new message,” and then double tapped on
“create a new
Hi All,
So weird. I was preparing to write this message, because I heard "unmuted"
when sliding the switch back or forward on my 14 Pro with the latest iOS 16
version. VO is Samantha...not enhanced. I then saw Sieghard's suggestion to
clear apps and reboot, so I did that; no change. I
Although my AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), work great for most things in
Facebook Messenger, recently I experienced audio switching from my AirPods
to the phone's speaker when starting a voice recording in the iPhone's
Facebook Messenger app. I removed the pods and reinserted them; still on
I don't recall having that exact problem, but I am so pleased that the IOS app
now enables me to know the specific types of reactions (love, sad, care, etc.)
I have been waiting for months, and have reported this multiple times to FB
without any reply, so had all but given up. It was a
Is your IOS software up to date (i.e. version 16.3)? We recently dealt with a
bug where calls/notifications weren't announced by voiceover, but fortunately
the problem was eliminated via software update. I could be mistaken, but
believe those using an iPhone 8 reported the problem was fixed
compatible and that the Honeywell devices can be managed by Amazon
Alexa. This is great info.
Mark
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
Katrina Anderson
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2022 4:52 PM
To: vipho...@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE
My Honeywell programmable thermostat has buttons around the visual display. I
am able to do some basic things without the Internet, app or Alexa, but since I
am totally blind, I have to rely on good notes (not enough space for braille
labels). I am very pleased with this thermostat, and what
Hi Mark,
I have a Honeywell thermostat, which I access via Alexa to perform basic
functions. Yes, I had to register with Honeywell and/or Total Connect Comfort
(TCC), but I don't recall the process being difficult. I've had this
thermostat for several years, and only recently discovered it
com>
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Namens Katrina
Anderson
Verzonden: woensdag 14 december 2022 9:04
Aan: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Onderwerp: RE: iOS and iPadOS 16.2 released
Very pleased to report voiceover is once again reading notifications o
Very pleased to report voiceover is once again reading notifications on the
lock screen! Unfortunately, IOS 16.2 didn’t fix the Facebook issue, where
voiceover no longer identifies types of reactions. For example, I click where
voiceover says 12 people reacted to a post. I then hear (and
Following is a copy of instructions for activating Siri to announce
notifications.
Open the settings app & swipe down to Accessibility & tap. Swipe down to Siri &
tap. Swipe down to Announce Notifications on Speaker & tap to toggle this on.
Just below this setting is Announce Notifications,
Not Identifying Specific Type of Reactions in Facebook
Try reinstalling the face book app.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of
Katrina Anderson
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 3:22 PM
To: viphone@goog
I have an iPhone 14 Pro with current IOS and current version of the Facebook
app. Recently I’ve noticed that voiceover doesn’t ID specific type of
reactions in the Facebook app like it used to. Voiceover used to identify the
total number of reactions, as well as ID how many of those were
If I remember, I will try that. However, I struggle to hear voiceover over the
music.
Katrina
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ann Byrne
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 11:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: stopping dictation
I find that
Since IOS 16.1, the 2-finger double tap to stop dictation frequently starts
music. I eventually can stop the music via Hey Siri, but it usually requires
multiple attempts…possibly because Siri can’t hear me over the music. I have
reported the problem, and am hoping it will be soon fixed.
u said, this shouldn’t
have to be so complex; why should we have to do their work for them?
Debbie
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of
Katrina Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 12:24 PM
To: viphon
The update didn't appear to change anything hear. However, I've got things set
up so that Siri now reads notifications on the lock screen, and I kind of
prefer it to when VoiceOver (VO) read notifications. Combining that with my
having much better success using gestures for accessing "home
updated the message to Apple Accessibility before sending it.
Katrina
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Katrina
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 11:19 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Reading notifications on the lock screen
I just realized Chris and CJ were
I just realized Chris and CJ were replying to Debbie’s message, rather than
mine, so perhaps my input isn’t needed. However, I may finally have stumbled
into a positive direction and thought I’d share. Two notifications just came
in, and they were not only announced, but all of the
Thanks for checking, but yes I confirmed that setting was on.
Katrina
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chris
Chaffin
Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 7:27 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Reading notifications on the lock screen
If you are referring to Voiceover
Hi Debbie,
Voiceover wasn’t reading notifications on the lock screen when I was using an
iPhone 8 with versions from IOS 16 forward. Although I am alerted to a new
notification when the phone is locked, voiceover also doesn’t read
notifications on my new iPhone 14 Pro. Some on this list
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Katrina Anderson
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 11:51 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Upgraded to iPhone 14 Pro and have questions
Thanks Carolyn. I'm not familiar with Rita Howells tutorial; can you tell me
more about that? I should see
/ Commands / touch, and in there you
will find all of the current voiceover gestures, and the ability to change them
to something else.
Again, I would not change any gestures that you currently use on a regular
basis.
Hope this helps.
Chris
> On Nov 7, 2022, at 11:51 PM, Katrina Ander
prefer that.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Katrina Anderson
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 3:14 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Upgraded to iPhone 14 Pro and have questions
Hello All,
I replaced my iPhone 8
p Switcher.
Mind you, I do think this is a much superior phone, especially, the camera
functionality, than the 8.
Sandy and Z.
Sent from The dark side of the moon
On 7 Nov 2022, at 20:14, Katrina Anderson
wrote:
Hello All,
Mind you, I do think this is a much superior phone, especially, the camera
functionality, than the 8.
Sandy and Z.
Sent from The dark side of the moon
On 7 Nov 2022, at 20:14, Katrina Anderson mailto:kanderson8...@sbcglobal.net> > wrote:
Hello All,
I replaced my iPhone 8 y
an the 8.
>
> Sandy and Z.
>
> Sent from The dark side of the moon
>
>> On 7 Nov 2022, at 20:14, Katrina Anderson
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>>
>>
>> I replaced my iPhone 8 yesterday with a 14 Pro 256 and IOS 16 iPh
Hello All,
I replaced my iPhone 8 yesterday with a 14 Pro 256 and IOS 16 iPhone.1.
Although I am managing to deal with no home button, it certainly isn’t easy
yet. Although I will probably have additional questions in the future, for
now, I would appreciate any answers or thoughts about the
I'm glad this topic came up as it motivated me to check out the voices in IOS
16.1. FYI, in case it is helpful, on my iPhone 8, Carolyn is missing a few
steps. My steps to sample voices in IOS 16.1, on an iPhone 8, follow.
1. Open Settings (find the app and double tap, or ask Siri to open
I am thrilled to report things are greatly improved on my iPhone 8 after
updating to 16.1 (e.g. app switcher & Notification Center work well now),
but I now have a new problem.
I'm alerted to new notifications when the phone is locked, but the
notification isn't read; I have to swipe around
ake sure you have a backup and completely reset
your phone.
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From: <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> viphone@googlegroups.com <
<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of
Katrina Anderson
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2022 5:59
Yes, definitely having issues with the app switcher. I was forced to update to
16.0.3 on my iPhone 8, in order to use my new airPods Pro. Many Things have
been challenging ever since. After entering the app switcher, it is necessary
to listen for "active" after the app name. If you just
Thank you so much Kenny for sharing. I too have a Honeywell thermostat, and
have found the Total Connect Comfort app extremely accessible to operate the
thermostat. I never thought that Alexa might connect to it, but after your
message, I did some research and am now connected. There is a
Thank you Christopher for this description. It is the best I've read
describing the differences of these features and when/why they might be used.
I didn't realize voiceover was still running, and gestures could still be used,
when using the three finger double tap.
Katrina
-Original
I did not have to login every time originally, using this iPhone 8, but have
had two in the last month or so. it is indeed frustrating!
Sent from my iPhone so please forgive any errors.
> On May 22, 2020, at 9:23 PM, John Panarese wrote:
>
> I don’t have to. It signs me in each time.
>
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