RE: Venmo Questions

2020-10-31 Thread sherrywells1157
Hello Robin, Thanks for this info. It took me a while to figure out that navigation drawer is what you need to click to get to settings. What I want is to have Venmo prompt me for a pin or password when I open the app. I found the devices setting & mine shows my iphone & says I won’t be

RE: How to OCRa PDF

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
KNFB Reader will work, but I’m not sure if Seeing AI shows up in the share sheet. If you have Voice Dream Reader, what is very slick is that if you add Voice Dream Scanner, you can open a PDF in Voice Dream Reader, and if it is an image PDF, it will show 0 bytes, 0 minutes and when you double

Re: Venmo Questions

2020-10-31 Thread Kimberly
When you send money with Venmo you get choices between public, friends, or private feed. I believe it defaults to public feed and if you don’t change that then any of your friends who are using Venmo can see your transactions. I always change mine to private. Sent from Kimber's Red iPhone True

Re: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread 'Simon Wong' via VIPhone
Hi how do I go back to a previous version? the recent version seems to crash. -Original Message- From: Alan Lemly Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone? Mark, I don't know whether the latest

Differences between watch face, and home of the watch

2020-10-31 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello everyone, This might seem like a silly question. But I am trying to comprehend some things. I am trying to get better at understanding my watch, and all the things I can do with it. Ok, so I know I have the watch face. And I understand that there are different watch faces I can

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Alan Lemly
Simon, I might be wrong about this but I thought the ability to run 64-bit Windows was hardware dependent. I'm not convinced Mark could do what you suggest if his computer isn't capable of running 64-bit Windows. I welcome any correction on this because it was quite a while ago that I was

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Mark, I'm wondering if your back up issue for your phone is simply a 64 bit issue as your OS and iTunes are 32 bit, And that doesn't work in most cases. Apart from having to pretty much wipe your machine and start again, What about updating to a 64 bit windows version? -Original

RE: How to OCRa PDF

2020-10-31 Thread John J. Fioravanti, Jr.
Thanks, I'll do that. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Larry Lumpkin Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 09:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: How to OCRa PDF If you wish to purchase anapp, I’d consider voicedream scanner. From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Venmo Questions

2020-10-31 Thread Kimberly
Once you use the app to send someone money their name, or the one they use in Venmo, will be in a list of suggestions once you edit the to field. Sent from Kimber's Red iPhone True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.—Martin Luther King Jr. > On Oct 31,

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Dennis Long
Ninite is a safe and good site. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone? Hello Alan, This was a marvelous idea. I ran the

RE: What exactly is a widget?

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
Are you on iOS 14? If so, page 1 is now back to being the main home screen. When you do the 3 finger swipe left to right, you are on the Today screen or whatever you want to call it where some default widgets show up. To remove a Widget, swipe to the very bottom of that screen and double tap on

How to OCRa PDF

2020-10-31 Thread John J. Fioravanti, Jr.
Hi: which App is recommended to OCR a PDF and be able to read it with the iPhone? Thanks. From: vi -- 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 list, or if you feel that a member's post

Re: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread CrazyEyez
Honestly, I'm not going to walk around with my phone in my left hand and my cane in the other. How am I to carry stuff? Only way this could maybe work is if they had this in glasses, or if there was a chest rig for your phone. Also, You're more likely to get beat up by an american rioter than

Re: How to OCRa PDF

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
In my opinion, Voice Dream Scanner. The problem with image PDF files is that if they are not an excellent quality image of the print, you will get less than optimum results. And, some PDF files run words together which the OCR program cannot separate. Another good one is Prizmo Go. Richard

RE: What exactly is a widget?

2020-10-31 Thread Tom Rash
Thanks for the explanation with widgets and voice over. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Friday, October 30, 2020 5:11 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: What exactly is a widget? A widget is something you can place

Re: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Maria Campbell
Who's not a Star trek fan? Maria Campbell lucky1i...@gmail.com All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. --Edmund Burke On 10/31/2020 1:31 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Forget it, I want at least Geordi La Forge's visor if not his ocular prosthetics, a silly

RE: Differences between watch face, and home of the watch

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
Yes, as I understand it, the watch face is like your traditional watch with extras. The time is pretty obviously the main feature, but you can add items/complications, at various points around the watch face to have quick access to other information. If I am right, those are like the widgets

Re: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread 'Kristeen Hughes' via VIPhone
These days, it's dangerous to walk into someone, even if they are attractive. They could give you the virus, or they could be afraid you would give it to them, and that could be unpleasant. I too would love to have his visor, but we may have to look at the tech that's out there for the time

Re: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread 'Kristeen Hughes' via VIPhone
Yes, holding the phone is way difficult. It would have to be a different type of technology. As for the virus, I was thinking more of hoe people react to our running into them, than the other way round. People are turning bizarre in a very big way in the world right now. Kristeen On Oct 31,

RE: How to OCRa PDF

2020-10-31 Thread John J. Fioravanti, Jr.
Thanks, will KNFB reader work or seeing a i? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 08:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to OCRa PDF In my opinion, Voice Dream Scanner. The problem with image PDF files is that if

RE: Venmo Questions

2020-10-31 Thread Alan Lemly
I've never sent money with Venmo but I've spent some time messing with the app since Sherry's post. Some of my problems with it are I'm unable to turn on Touch ID and passcode. The app takes you through entering a 4-digit PIN and verifying it and after completion, the Touch ID and passcode

Re: What exactly is a wigit?

2020-10-31 Thread Janet Bell
how do you find out if your app has a wigit please -Original Message- From: 'Simon Wong' via VIPhone Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 12:02 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: What exactly is a wigit? Hi here's how someone described it to me, hope its clear. A widget

Re: Venmo Questions

2020-10-31 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I send money with it regularly and have had no issues with it. Perhaps it isn't the most intuitive but it is certainly usable. Even if it doesn't finish syncing contacts if you tap on request or send money there's an edit field into which you can type

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
And he wore funky glass like things that weren’t glasses but what I think Google glasses should be like. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Saturday, 31 October 2020 6:32 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
I’m starting to wonder if the world is just going crazy or if it’s me losing the plot. I don’t see myself walking around with a phone in front of me so I can tell where the closest person is, If I walk in to someone, I just hope she is attractive, Smart and holds a good conversation and is

RE: What exactly is a wigit?

2020-10-31 Thread Tom Rash
Do you have some vision? Just trying to assess if it is a voice over friendly tool? -Original Message- From: 'Simon Wong' via VIPhone Sent: Friday, October 30, 2020 5:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: What exactly is a wigit? Hi here's how someone described

RE: How to OCRa PDF

2020-10-31 Thread Larry Lumpkin
If you wish to purchase anapp, I’d consider voicedream scanner. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of John J. Fioravanti, Jr. Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 8:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: How to OCRa PDF Thanks, will KNFB reader work or seeing a i? From:

Re: What exactly is a wigit?

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
They are VoiceOver friendly. Note, they may take up more room than one normal app icon. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Alan, This was a marvelous idea. I ran the command. A couple of years ago, the updater would list both the iCloud control panel for Windows and iTunes. Now, however, it only list the iCloud control panel. I have a lot of 32-bit only software on this computer that I use for work.

Re: What exactly is a widget?

2020-10-31 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello everyone, Thank you to all who responded to my questions. I really appreciate the help. This has helped me to understand more what wigits are, and how they work. I don't plan to use them. I don't have any vision at all. While I can see how they would be helpful for some people, I

RE: Differences between watch face, and home of the watch

2020-10-31 Thread Mich Verrier
Hi Terri I just put a zip folder of apple watch info in our folder on dropbox. It includes different podcasts dun by David woodbrige and text files. My thanks to john pearson for this info. From Mich. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel Sent:

RE: Venmo Questions

2020-10-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
You’ll have to enter your banking information before you can use Venmo. It’ll definitely save this information. You can set it up to both pay out of this bank account as well as receive money to this bank account, in case someone wants to pay you for something. I only have it set up with one

RE: changing 24-hour clock to 12-hour clock

2020-10-31 Thread CJ & AA MAY
I'm asking on behalf of a friend who recently upgraded to the latest version of IOS. Since doing so, her phone is using the 24-hour clock, which she really doesn't get on with. Is it possible to change it back to a 12-hour clock in the clock settings in IOS 14?Alison -- The following

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Dennis Long
I agree with CrazyEyez on this one. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 2:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are I find this to be a very dangerous

Re: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Michael Irons
Hello everyone I know that at present, we don’t have the technology in place that can actually tell us on the phone how far away we are from other people. I did take the basic precautions when I do go out. I have gotten the flu shot. Just wanted y’all to know that I am doing what I can recently

RE: Question regarding third-party calling.

2020-10-31 Thread Carolyn
Thanks, Richard. You're the one that showed me how to make third-party calls, and now this solution. Thanks again. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 4:59 PM To:

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Mark, If your machine is running a 64 bit windows 7 then you should be able to download the 64 bit iTunes version, Everything should be fine with that upgrade -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, 1 November 2020 6:03 am To:

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread h.begum99 via VIPhone
That would be great, wouldn’t it? I want his visor as well!!! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: 31 October 2020 05:32 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are Forget it, I want at least

what are good battery cases for iPhone SE 2020

2020-10-31 Thread Dennis Long
Hi, if anyone could help with this I would appreciate it. -- 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 list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or

reading temperature on a Withings thermometer?

2020-10-31 Thread Ann Byrne
the documentation tells me that the temperature is sent immediately to the iPhone app; but I'll be derned if I can find it. I follow the procedure, I think. Press the button lightly, and it bzz-es. Slide the thing from forehead to temple, and it goes bzz-bzz. then I swipe lightly across

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Sorry, I got my versions of Windows confused. Below when I said Windows 2000, I meant Windows XP. Although there was a 64-bit version of Windows XP, it was Windows Vista that was released with both a 32-bit and a 64-bit version. This happened in the mid-2000's. Here's an article that talks

RE: changing 24-hour clock to 12-hour clock

2020-10-31 Thread CJ & AA MAY
Thanks Richard. I will tell her. I have read so many messages about problems with IOS 14, I personally have updated yet. Alison -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: 31 October 2020 20:18 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: changing

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Sorry why is the post dangerous? The app on the phone is not going to stop covid 19 from spreading, What will stop it is sensible interaction by members of the public Social distancing, And better information provided by the people that run the usA, From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

RE: Setting up an Apple Watch series 3

2020-10-31 Thread Mervin Keck
I don't know if it is available for the Series Three. I have the Series Six. However, I have the Infograph Modular with six complications. It is free with the watch and I like it because I can add so many complications. Merv Apple Watch Enthusiasts who may be Blind or Low Vision:

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
what about super gluing your phone to your forehead so it works like a go pro camera, From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CrazyEyez Sent: Sunday, 1 November 2020 1:43 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

RE: Differences between watch face, and home of the watch

2020-10-31 Thread Mervin Keck
Yu have a pretty good idea of the watch face. I am always looking for a better face but I never want to go buying new faces just to see if they are accessible or if they have the flexibility that I am looking for. Not all faces allow for customization or addition of extra complications. The one

Re: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Yohandy
You probably can't reliably do it from a phone, but I wonder... Has anyone here tried the WeWalk smart cane attachment? It has all kinds of sensors on it. I wonder if it works. I sorta wanna get one myself haha. such a neat concept, and one I'm actually surprised no one came up with until now.

RE: Venmo Questions

2020-10-31 Thread sherrywells1157
I had lunch with my niece today who knew how to enable the pin for Venmo. I think it is under navigation drawer / settings / pin. But I would advise against doing this as the screen to enter your pin upon opening the app is not very accessible. You have to double tap on the enter pin line.

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yes running 64bit operating systems is hardware dependant, If you have a 32 bit architecture then you can't run 64 bit systems. But if you have a 64 bit system you can run either 32 or 64 bit systems. But if you have a 64 bit arch and are running a 32 bit os then you can only run 32 bit

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Sorry, I never meant to imply that there weren't machines running the 32-bit version of Windows Seven. I just meant that by the time Windows Seven was rolling out, virtually all machines being manufactured at the time were 64-bit architecture and could run the 64-bit version of Windows Seven.

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I find this to be a very dangerous post. 8 million people in the US have contracted COVID-19 and over 200,000 people have died from it. Both these numbers far exceed any number of people that have been assaulted by someone rioting. You don’t need to stop living your life, but when you did get

Re: Differences between watch face, and home of the watch

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
Is this something anyone can access? If so, what would the link be? Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not

RE: changing 24-hour clock to 12-hour clock

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
Yes. Open settings, General, Date and Time. The first item is 24 hour clock, it has an on/off toggle. Mine is off. So, your friend should be able to simply double tap and turn it off. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that

RE: Differences between watch face, and home of the watch

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
There sure seems to be a lot of faces available for free on the watch. I'm leaning toward Mickey Mouse since I never had a Mickey Mouse watch growing up, grin. Besides, since you can have Mickey say the time, my 4 and 6 year old great, great, nephews will enjoy that. Frankly, I don't care what

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Sorry which virus? From: 'Kristeen Hughes' via VIPhone Sent: Sunday, 1 November 2020 1:34 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: Kristeen Hughes Subject: Re: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are These days, it's dangerous to walk into someone, even if they are

RE: Differences between watch face, and home of the watch

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Richard, I'm pretty sure you can get mini mouse now as well. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, 1 November 2020 9:33 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Differences between watch face, and home of the watch There sure

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, To be honest, I have not been following this thread but I have received some off-list comments alerting me to the fact that it has gone off-point. So, let’s keep in mind that this forum is to discuss Apple-related technology and not social engineering. Thanks to those who

Re: Tribit MaxSound Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker dimensions was RE: Speakers

2020-10-31 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I've never had an issue when it comes to bluetooth range of speakers. I could carry a speaker around my house if I wanted, and the sound wouldn't drop out. I'm sure you'll have no trouble with the range of the speaker. On 10/31/20, Kevin Minor wrote: > Hi. > > I’m planning on getting this

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Alan Lemly
Hi Mark, We are of like mind about it not being a good idea to download iTunes 12.10.x 32-bit from a non-Apple source. I'm sorry my suggestion did not help and I hope you're able to figure something out. Alan -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
It is hardware dependent, but computers have been able to run 64-bit operating systems for probably more than 15 years. Unless you bought a netbook 10 years ago, any computer you've purchased in the last 15 years, if not longer, has been able to run a 64-bit operating system. Computers cut over

Question regarding third-party calling.

2020-10-31 Thread Carolyn
Today, I made a third-party call, only the party was not able to talk at that particular time. So, my question is, what was I supposed to have done to try to get back to my original party, since I could not add a call? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the V

Re: Question regarding third-party calling.

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
there should have been an icon at the top left that said something like call in progress. Double tap that to go back to your original call. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient

RE: Tribit MaxSound Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker dimensions was RE: Speakers

2020-10-31 Thread Kevin Minor
Hi. I’m planning on getting this speaker this week, but this depends on the Bluetooth range. If it’s actually close to what’s advertised, it will be incredible. I just want to find out if it’s accurate. Kevin and Jilly the flying doggie From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Lemly

RE: iPhones can now tell blind users where and how far away people are

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Michael, Correct but one note, The flue shot can not help with covid19 protection, But it reduces your chances of catching the flue strain of this year, From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Michael Irons Sent: Sunday, 1 November 2020 10:21 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: Venmo Questions

2020-10-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Note that when you’re looking at a public feed, you don’t see the amounts of the transactions. You just see that someone paid Mark for mowing their lawn or Christopher tipped Alex for her show Thursday night. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Gmail From: viphone@googlegroups.com On

Re: Setting up an Apple Watch series 3

2020-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
Check in the watch app under Face Gallery. That should show you the faces immediately available for your specific watch. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among

RE: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Simon, Okay, I fired up my Windows 7 64-bit machine which is currently running iTunes 12.6.5.x. As with my 32-bit system, I ran the Apple software updater and, just like on the 32-bit system, it does not display iTunes as an option to update, only iCloud for Windows. So, the

RE: What exactly is a widget?

2020-10-31 Thread Christopher Chaltain
On a home page, which includes the today screen, I just flick down on an icon and double tap when I hear edit mode. At the top of the resulting dialog you'll have the option to add a widget. This will give you the list of available widgets you can add based on the apps you have installed. --

Re: iTunes for Windows 7, on a 32-bit PC, anyone?

2020-10-31 Thread Marty Hutchings
I have a 32 bit Windows 7 machine. Love in Christ Marty If we view this present life as our primary goal, we will agree with William Shakespeare who said: “Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” From TODAY IN THE WORD June 1, 2020 -Original

RE: How to OCRa PDF

2020-10-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
As someone that has both voice dream scanner and KNFB reader, I’d go for voice dream scanner if I had to buy an app It’s bloody good at what it does and I don’t really use KNFB now as it has no where near the quality that vdR does, Sorry, I said scanner before and meant reader. From: