Just as a follow-up, shortly after I wrote the below message, I gave it one
more try, and for some reason, it worked this time.
I have come across the seemingly inconsistent feedback several times today when
moving apps and widgets around on both my iPhone and iPad, and my husband has
also
Chris,
Thanks for these great explanations. I had never used widgets and am just
trying them out now.
I added the batteries widget on my iPad mini, but I am trying to move it
somewhere else than the top left corner of my home screen. I go through the
normal process of moving an app,
I use the camera app on my iPhone to take the pictures, admittedly with mixed
results. From within the camera app, you can then go into the photo and video
viewer, and with a photo selected, choose share. One of the options you will
see is describe with be my eyes. If you choose the AI
I have used AIRA for a similar situation with a different thermostat with a
flat screen. They can see where you are putting your finger and guide you to
the right place.
Pam
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jenny
Bomareto
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 1:51 PM
To:
We are using a website that allows us to enable two-factor authentication by
using either the Microsoft Authenticator app, the Google Authenticator app,
or the Authy app.
Does anyone have any experience with the above iPhone apps as far as
accessibility?
Thanks,
Pam
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The following
The interface to Instacart on both the PC and phone seems somewhat inconsistent
at times. The other day, we needed to add an item after checking out, and it
seemed much more obvious how to do it on the phone than on the PC. But that
hasn’t always been the case.
So far, we have always
We bought something similar to what I think you are looking for when we went on
a cruise. One end was USB and plugged into a block which plugged into the
wall. The other end has 4 cables of different types such as USB, USBC, etc.
for plugging into different devices. It did work very well for
I don't understand needing to do the 2 or 3 taps versus the 3 or 4 taps either.
Sometimes 2 taps works for me, and other times I need to do 3.
Strange.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 1:26 PM
To:
Thanks, Richard. Updating to 17.2 seems to have solved it.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard
Turner
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 12:07 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Can't Get a Complete Answer from SIRI
Try updating to 17.2 which came out
Hi,
I have an iPhone 13 Mini running 17.1.2 and have recently been having issues
with SIRI. When I ask a question, she will get part of the way through the
answer, and then stop talking and make the sound like she is listening. So,
I never get the full answer.
I understand that there is
The main thing I find helpful when using an iPad is the Containers function
which you can add to the rotor. As Richard points out, the main topics, as in
Settings, are on one side of the screen and the items under the main headings
are on the other side. To navigate from the items within a
Kim,
Try holding down the shift key, then swiping right. You should find the plus
symbol there.
Pam
-Original Message-
From: 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 11:45 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Plus sign when dialing a phone number?
Hello,
Mary, with what app, audible, bard, something else?
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mary
Otten
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 2:34 PM
To: voicedreamprodu...@groups.io; via VIPhone
Subject: Downloaded books not actually becoming available again
I’m
Thanks. Does it come with a preset number of puzzles, or are new ones supplied
weekly or something?
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of William
James
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 11:50 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question for those who have updated to iOS
Do you have a link for the accessible crossword puzzles? I can't seem to find
it.
Thanks,
Pam
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of William
James
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12:43 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question for those who have
Thanks for the link, and thanks for everyone's input on this. I think we are
going to get the Ring Pro.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Robin
Frost
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 6:57 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Thoughts on the Ring
Hi Robin,
Which model of the Ring doorbell do you have? Just asking because I am
wondering if all models will do this.
Thanks,
Pam
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of janet
gross
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 9:34 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject:
I just also saw your message about the bears. Hopefully they won’t decide to
try coming closer than your yard. That’s funny about the cat.
Can you tell me which model you have? There is quite a difference in price.
From: paekstr...@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 10:41 AM
Thanks, Sieghard. Do you use it with the Alexa products?
Do you get any kind of a notification if a package is dropped off at your door
and they don’t ring the doorbell?
We were also looking at a similar product made by Wyze, if anyone has any
experience with that company.
Hi All,
We are considering buying a Ring doorbell, and looking at the available
models on Amazon is somewhat overwhelming at first glance.
Can anyone comment on the initial installation of the doorbell,
accessibility of the app, usefulness with Alexa, etc.?
If you have
It does a great job at describing pictures on my phone, at least ones that do
not have people in them. If you go to the share option while going through
your photos, one of the options will be describe with be my eyes. The detail
that is provided is pretty amazing
-Original Message-
Hi Richard,
When you mention the magnifier, are you referring to a specific app?
Thanks,
Pam
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard
Turner
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:19 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Are there really advantages
I am using the 13 mini which doesn't have LIDAR, and it is working very well.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard
Turner
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 5:08 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Be My Eyes AI
I'm using the 13 pro but I
I have been trying this over the last couple of days as well. There is a
website for a restaurant that we want to try that has a graphical menu. I
pointed the camera at the screen, took a picture, and it very nicely read the
part of the menu that was visible on the screen. The problem with
It actually only appears to be a problem for leaving a custom tip. You can
still pick one of their pre-selected amounts.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard
Weitzel
Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 3:18 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE:
Hi,
Interesting that just after I saw this message, my husband returned home from
using an Uber and said exactly the same thing.
It seems that, at least as far as we could tell, the ability to enter a custom
tip has become inaccessible.
Pam
-Original Message-
From:
Hi Mark,
That is a good question. I have tried using the camera app, and for some
reason, things do not show up as clearly to me. I guess it may be down to a
difference in vision.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, July 5,
Yeah, you would think they would have done that.
I only put it out there as a possible tool since it is free, and without being
able to see the controls, I was able to raise the magnification level to a
point where I was able to read the clock on my microwave from a fair distance
away, so
The interface is not very friendly. There is a control which says something
like 0 percent adjustable which you can flick up or down to adjust the level
of magnification, or use the add or “-“ buttons to increase or decrease the
level. The only other labeled control I find is camera.
I
Hi All,
For those that have any useable vision, there is a new app from Humanware
called Explore Magnifier. I have just downloaded it and it appears to be a
very simple magnifier. So far I see that you can change the level of
magnification and take a picture of what you are looking at. No
Mark,
For the job from which I recently retired, I had to use Microsoft Authenticator
at times. It was accessible with VO. I am not familiar with Google
Authenticator.
Pam
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2023 1:47
Hi Paula,
In Settings, look for App Store, or iTunes and App Store. I think that has
changed names in different IOS versions. In there, you should find where you
can turn off the automatic app updates.
Hope this helps.
Pam
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Paula
Jordan
Hi Robin,
I am not great with the iPad either. I have a mini, so not quite as much real
estate as the big ones. I mostly use it for reading Audible books.
I have added the “Containers” action to the rotor and I find it helpful. For
example when in Settings, if I double tap on
Thanks. I was looking at the Peryton ones that Mark provided a link to,
although after looking at several on Amazon, they seem to start to sound pretty
much alike.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Well, I do have an old wired headphone band, but that one does slip down quite
a bit. I didn't know if that was normal with these things, or maybe just how
that one behaves. I was also deciding if I want yet another thing that needs
to be charged, but since it isn't expensive, I will probably
Hi Mark,
I am considering getting this and have a couple of questions. Does it slide
around on your head easily? I am asking because I wouldn't want it sliding
down over my eyes like a sleep mask as I don't like anything on my face.
Also, how wide is the band?
I am used to wearing wired
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