IOS Keyboard Commands for iPhone

Hello, I have been trying to look for a complete, or at least, a comprehensive list of Keyboard commands when using the iPhone. I have a partial list, but I am looking for a full list. I have a Logitech k380 keyboard that I'm using with my iPhone. Any help? -- The following information is

iPhone Photos

Hello, I have been using the new Be My AI service and it has been great at describing all of the photos in my photos app. Is there a way to either label or rename these photos now that I know what they are so that I can find them easier? I would think there would have to be an easy way of labeling

Question about when I upgrade

Hi, Does anyone have thoughts on what is best when upgrading, whether one should start fresh with the phone or whether one should always get what was saved from iCloud. I'll be upgrading from the 12 basic to the 15 pro, and I noticed that when I upgraded from the XR to the 12, I simply got what

Apple Wallet on the Apple Watch?

Hello, I have recently started to use the Apple Wallet app on my iPhone, and I like it. I know I can also use it on my Apple Watch. However, I figured that if all of my information is on my phone, it could also be on my watch. I went through settings and through the app itself, and that doesn't

health App Question

Hello, Due to some different information I had to delete the data from my health app on my phone and Apple Watch. How do I basically reset the health app to have this new information? Basically, how do I start over with the health app? i can't find how to do it on the app. Thanks. -- The

Re: Is there a VoiceOver Gesture or way to get more?

way though to get past those scrolling bars. Thank you for your help. On 4/29/23, Tom Cramer wrote: > Hi, > I am using a TV app that has an extensive catalog of TV shows or > specific channels. I brows through it, and I know there is more > listed, but it finishes or stops scr

Is there a VoiceOver Gesture or way to get more?

Hi, I am using a TV app that has an extensive catalog of TV shows or specific channels. I brows through it, and I know there is more listed, but it finishes or stops scrolling. From there, I get something that says "Vertical scroll bar", and I get a percentage number, which is generally at 90 or

iPhone and InstaGram

Hello, Does anyone use Instagram on their iPhone? I created an account that I want to use more. However, I have been trying to remove two pictures I posted a long time ago, but I have no idea or can't find where to take down a picture or post. Does anyone know? I can do it on Facebook but not

Tracking steps on iPhone

Hello, RecentlyI'm going to be in a situation where I and others will be keeping track of daily steps to see who can get the most after a month or something. I was told that my iPhone can keep track of my steps and that it would be in the health app. What do I have to do because when I go there,

Audio Description and Disney+

Hi, I just got Disney+ and am wanting to watch a particular TV show that came out last week. I saw it at a friend's, and one of his family members set up the Audio Description part. I can't seem to figure it out using my iPhone or Apple TV. Is there an easy way to do this? Tom -- The following

Having trouble using Apple Pay

Hello, I actually have cash in my apple wallet and am trying to use Apple Pay. It tells me that I have money loaded. When I try and use it for something, it asks me to verify with the Side button. The only side button I know is the one that will either lock the phone or activate Siri. I tried

Identifying labels when making a contact

Hello, When I first used an iPhone and learned to enter contacts, I remember that there was a section where you could identify someone's phone number as being a home phone, work phone, or miblie phone, and a bunch of other options. I also remember that there was a specific choice for an iPhone,

Making sure messages are synchronized

Hello everybody, When setting up my iPad as a brand new one, one thing I wanted to make sure was that my contacts and text messages would come up on both devices. They come up on my watch just fine. My messages are not coming through on the iPad yet. I went to iCloud, made sure that messages was

Re: iPad 8th generation and VoiceOver

Hello everybody, I owe everyone on this list a huge apology. My question showed just how dumb I was. The iPad I bought was indeed an iPad 8th generation and not the iPad Air. However, if I had paid closer attention, I would have seen the Home button where I had always expected it to be. I don't

iPad 8th generation and VoiceOver

Hi. I acquired an iPad 8th generation 10 inch, and I'm trying to set it up. This one doesn't have a home button either. I thought that if I just activate it, hit the power button three times, it would turn voiceover on. I also tried activating it with Siri, but since I haven't been able to connect

Question about Amazon Alexa and app

Hello, I got one of those Alexa echo dots and set it up with what I thought were correct settings. Isn't it supposed to let you shop just by telling it that you want something? Whenever I ask how much something is, it just gives me the first thing it sees but never asks if I want to add it to my

Outlook and Gmail Calendars with JAWS

Hello, What would be the best way to make sure a person's GMail calendar is connected to both a computer using JAWS with MS Outlook and an iPhone? It is important that I can see the GMail calendar on both devices. Thanks! -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

Apple TV and apps

Hi there, So now that I am playing with the Apple TV, I wonder about apps for it. For instance, am I able to do things like email, texting and other things like Facebook or Twitter? I stream Facebook live concerts and it would be cool to have them coming through the Apple TV which is hooked up to

Apple TV setup

Hello, I was just given a new Apple TV 4k. I am wondering how easy it is to set up. Is this something I can do on my own or will I need sighted help? -- 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

Adding an album to my music library

Hi, I have a few music albums on my phone. I want to know if I can add an album to my library that I didn't buy from Apple or iTunes. I bought it off the musician's direct website, and it was the mp3 download. I don't think there is a way but I thought I would ask. -- The following information

Editing a playlist with Apple Music app

Hello, I have created my first playlist using the Apple Music app. I know how to go into the playlist and add music to it. What I cannot figure out is how to insert or add a song between two already existing songs in the list. There is a Reorder option next to each song, but I can't seem to make

Copying a link

Hello. I was sent a Zoom link, via a text message, to join a meeting this evening. However, I'd like to be able to join from my PC laptop rather than my iPhone. I went into my message and read the actual link. My idea was to copy it and paste it into an email to myself that I can get on my laptop.

Logitech Keyboard k480 and iPhone

Hello, Does anyone use a Logitech k480 with their iPhone? I'm trying to pair mine but I'm missing something. I moved the dial to where I wanted it set and did the usual settings, Bluetooth, and it isn't discovering the keyboard. Am I missing a step? Tom -- The following information is important

iPhone and conference calls?

Hello, A sighted coworker of mine used her iPhone to make a conference call, connecting three or four people. I thought I could do it but had no idea how to do it, and she couldn't explain it. Can someone tell me how to make a call like this using voiceover? Tom -- The following information is

Question about selecting text

Hello, When I get an email or am looking at something and want to select some text, such as a block of text or perhaps an email address, is it doable if I wasn't the one to originate it? For example, someone sent me an email the other day, and there were some things I wanted to select from it,

A little more about my iPhone voice and clarity

I realize that I probably didn't explain my question very well. When I reset my phone to factory settings, I went back into VoiceOver and chose the Ava voice, which is one I'd used for a while. However, she sounds kind of muffled or maybe compact instead of as clear as she once did. Is there an

iPhone voice sounds funny

Hello, I recently had to take my phone back to factory settings. I didn't delete my data, but all of the settings went back and I'm having to re-do them. Right now, my VoiceOver voice sounds funny. It doesn't sound clear the way it used to, and I chose the voice I was using before. Is there

Sounds for different email accounts

Hello, I didn't mean for my phone to update to the new IOS, but it did, so I'm getting used to it. However, I need some help with something. I had a different notification sound for my default email account than for my other. With the update, that changed, and now the emails have the same

Monitoring steps with iPhone or Apple watch?

Hello. I've been asked if I wanted to join a group of people who will begin monitoring their steps on a daily basis. A goal will be set and I guess we'll keep track of and report our steps weekly. People told me I can do this using either my iPhone or Apple Watch. I'd love to know what I need to

iPhone and Dish Anywhere App

Hi, I hope someone here uses the Dish Anywhere app on their iPhones and can answer the following questions. Is there a way to transfer recordings of shows directly to the iPhone? I'm going out of town and would love to be able to watch some of these TV shows I've recorded while flying. If not,

Book or tutorials?

Good morning, I wonder if someone could direct me to a good book or tutorials regarding the following. I recently got a new laptop/tablet and wanted to install iTunes and sync certain things from my phone, such as contacts and other things. I haven't used iTunes for a very long time and

Anyone use Instagram?

Hello, Does anyone on this list use Instagram with VoiceOver? I know I am totally blind, but I've learned there are a few instances where I might benefit from using Instagram, and several people I know are now using it rather than FaceBook and such. Is Instagram more than pictures, or is it only

Re: Leaving a conversation?

Hello, I forgot to say that I'm getting these threads with the basic Message app. In other words, they're text conversations. I don't know if that helps. On 3/2/19, Tom Cramer wrote: > Hello, > > Is it possible for me to leave a conversation made up of texts? > Lately, I'v

Leaving a conversation?

Hello, Is it possible for me to leave a conversation made up of texts? Lately, I've been added to conversations for a group of people, but many of the messages are simply emoticons or LOL or things that really add no substance to the conversation. I just didn't know if I could leave a thread or

My Braille Settings are weird!

Hello, Earlier this year, I was told about being able to use the Braille keyboard on my iPhone. Up until a few days ago, it was working fine. Now, it is doing some weird things. I can no longer write in Grade 2 Braille. Some of the signs come up more as accents or other computer Braille signs.

Looking for clarification

Good morning, I have two questions. First, is there a way to check my iWatch's battery status without always having to ask Siri? I thought there was a gesture or an area, but I can't find one. And, while I'm on that subject, is there a way of having it not always speak how much I've moved,

Advice for the experts

Good morning, I've been reading about the new phones coming out and would like to ask something from the experts on the list who have good and necessary knowledge. I've had an iPhone 7 for a couple of years and I got notified that I'm eligible to upgrade. First, what's going to happen with the

Assigning a sound alert to a specific email account

Hello, I have three different email accounts on my iPhone 7's email app. Two of them are important enough to make me want to keep up with the incoming email. However, I'd like to know how I can assign a different alert sound to each account so that I know which one is getting the email. At this

Something wrong with Apple Watch and iPhone

Good evening, I am not sure what happened, but my apple watch is no longer in sync with my iPhone. I accidently left it without charging for several days and when I returned and was able to charge it, it must have somehow gotten reset or something. It no longer knows who I am via Siri, and my

Editing videos?

Good afternoon, Does anyone edit or work with videos as a totally blind person on either their iPhone or ipad? If so, what apps do you use, and what sorts of things have or can you do with the videos independently? Has anyone done any tutorials or podcasts from a blindness perspective on this

I need an easy way to make a distribution list

Hi there, I use the native Mail app for email on my iPhone. I'm needing to find an easy way of making a distribution list with about eight to ten people in it. If it can happen, I would also love it if somehow my iPad Mini could pick it up as well, so I can use it on either device. Does anyone

Lost AirPod

Good morning, Does anyone know what one can do if they've definitely lost an AirPod? Do I have to buy a new set, or can I buy just one? I'm bummed because it's the airpod I use the most and I have no idea how or where it could be now. I'll bet it fell out of my pocket. Thanks for any help. --

Air Pods with I devices

Hello. I bought some air pods that I really like using with my I phone. Now that I have the Apple watch, I was told they could be used with it as well. How can I go from one device to another? They seem to always go with the I Phone and not the watch. Do I need to have the phone off in order

Problem with Apple watch and voiceover volume

Hello. I got a brand new Apple watch on Thursday and am learning how to use it. Is there a book or instructions on how to use the watch with Voiceover? I seem to be having a problem with the VoiceOver volume. It is very low and I don't know how that happened. The alarm and other sounds seem to

Before I get an iPhone 7

I'm sure all of you might be tired of questions, and I apologize for mine. I think I can get an iPhone 7. I am using a 6 with IOS 9.3. Just wondering if someone could tell me some of the differences between using what I have and an iPhone 7. I already know there's not a jack for headphones. Also,

iPhone and Mophie Juice

Hi, I read on this list that someone asked about the Mophie juice pack for the iPhone. I bought one and pretty much figured out how to use it. However, after spending a bunch of time looking for it, I simply can't find the switch I have to flip when I want to switch from my phone's battery to

Calendar question

Hello, Yesterday, someone sent me an invitation to an event using what I guess was a google invite. I accepted the invitation because it gave me a Yes or No option. When I looked at my iPhone calendar today, the event was not there. What did I need to do in order for it to appear on my

Question about texting a group

Hello, I know that one can text several people at once using the iphone. At least, what I've done is to go to Compost and then in the edit field, I start typing in people's names. After a while, little groups begin to appear, so I imagine it begins remembering things. What I'd like to do is to

Email notifications

Hello there, I hope someone can help me with a question regarding email notifications. I am involved with a few somewhat important email threads or conversations where some of those messages are time sensitive. A sighted friend has a phone (don't think it's an iPhone) that notifies him whenever

Using the Dish Network App?

Hello, I recently subscribed to Dish Network after having been with DirecTV. Better deal. One thing I loved about DirecTV was their app, because I could record shows and control the DVR with the app. Does anyone use the Dish Network app on their iPhone, and if so, how easy is it to use? What

TuneIn Radio and IOS 8

Hi there, I have no idea if anyone knew the answer to my previous question regarding using TuneIn radio and IOS 8. I do have a similar question though. Is it possible to downgrade to a previous version of TuneIn radio? The reason I ask is because when I did an upgrade to my phone, I did an

Videos from iPhone

Hi, I have a problem that I've not had to deal with before. I'm out of space on the iPhone and can't save any more stuff on it without needing to remove stuff. What's taking up most space deals with videos that have been taken on the iPhone. What is the easiest or best way of removing the

Copying and pasting

Hi, If someone sends me an email and I want to copy some of the information into a note or a file on pages or something, is that possible? How can I select text from an email itself without needing to reply to it or being in edit mode? I have no idea how to select, copy or paste this way. I

downcast

Hi, Following up on my question from yesterday about two devices having the same apps and being in sync, can I do something similar with downcast? I have some podcasts on one. Would I have to maybe turn on the ability to back up on icloud or something along those lines? Or would I need to

Apps on two devices

Hi, Why is it that when I buy or download an app to my iphone, my ipod touch doesn't get or recognize it? I thought I could have it to where if one device had an app, the other one could also have it. Am I wrong, or what do I need to do? Tom -- You received this message because you are

downloading to iPhone or iPod Touch

Hi How can I download something like a movie or a TV show to my iPhone or iPod so that it's actually on the device rather than being streamed? Can I do this using Hulu or something like this? The iPod touch won't stream if it's not online. -- You received this message because you are

Paying with iTunes gift card

Hi, When buying stuff from the app store, can one use a gift card rather than a credit card? I tried entering in a gift card but the only choices I get are to pay with a credit card. What needs to happen here? Is it possible? -- You received this message because you are subscribed

voicestream tutorials

Hi, Where can I get some good and comprehensive tutorials for VoiceStream so that I can really learn how to use it? I also don't know where or how to put my books on it. I do have the Readtogo app but I know Voicestream is better. Tom -- You received this message because you are

IPod Touch case suggestions?

Hi, Does anyone have any good suggestions for a very simple and inexpensive case for my iPod touch? I don't really like the heavy otter box cases. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing

Am I doing something wrong with a restore?

Hi, I'm trying to learn my way with these IOS things but need some help. I just got an iPod touchto go with my iPhone so that I don't have to always run down my battery and so that I can have more on the ipod like music, books, etc. However, what I wanted was to sync my IPod and IPhone so that

A Downcast question

Hi So, it turns out that by doing the iTunes restore option, my brand new iPod now has the same content and data as my iPhone. Now, I'd like to start changing some of it so that my iPhone doesn't have so much stuff. Here's my question about that. If I have downcast and I erase certain

How can I read a PDF book?

Hi, A friend sent me a book in PDF format. I was wondering how I could best read it. I'd love to be able to read the book easily. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com.

More than one device?

Hi, I just got an IPad, but I want to know the following. Can I have the same apps on my IPad as on my IPhone, and will they work the same? Also, will the settings be the same, or will I have to do settings on each device. I mean, if I download OOTunes or Tunein radio, will I be able to get

Removing a device

Hello, I know there is either a way or a website one can do/use to remove one of their devices from their apple account, ID, or I cloud. Where can one do that? Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by

Deleting using Gmail on IPhone

Hi there, I had to set up another gmail account on my IPhone and did it in its own separate account. However, I'm having a problem. When I read a message, I can't delete it. I get the option to move or archive it, but not delete it the way I do with other accounts. Is there something I need to

Serious help with syncing

lose anything). I did sync the IPhone and went to the Info button which seemed to talk about contacts and such, but nothing happened. Can someone please walk me through this process? It's important that I have this new contacts list on my computer as well. Thank you very much. Tom Cramer