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Tim Law > On 3 Feb 2025, at 3:41 pm, Tim Law via WAMUG <[email protected]> wrote: > > I went to an exercise physiologist who sorted my tight tendons with specific > exercises. Some thereaband resistive work. Too much sitting over decades and > loosing stretch. I hope it is as simple for you. > > Tim Law > >> On 3 Feb 2025, at 12:53 pm, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Thanks Daniel! >> >> Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad >> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >> >> On 3 Feb 2025, at 10:14 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> HI Rod >> Another option if she did want it on her own devices instead of yours, >> would be to look at the iPhone SE (3rd Generation) before it gets >> replaced soon. >> This model still has the Home button, and would be very similar to your >> current one - just with more updated internals. >> https://www.apple.com/au/iphone-se/ >> I have a lot of clients who still use them, as they like the home >> button plus the cheaper model. >> That will run the later iOS18 which would then connect to AirTags, so >> she’d be a bit more in control of them herself. Plus has a more up to >> date iPhone, which you can connect to yours using her AppleID to >> connect to yours as part of FamilySharing. Then you’d see all her >> devices also. >> So then have the best of both worlds, and keep her “in the loop” a bit >> more for longer. And not much of a learning curve with a new phone that >> changes a lot - as still having the home button and same look would >> mean it looks and feels the same. >> According to rumours Apple are due to change it later this month or >> next month to the iPhone SE (4th Gen) and may remove the home button. >> So for people that want the home button still, now is the best time to >> grab the 3rd Gen version to keep it the same. >> Just another thought for you. >> Kind regards >> Daniel >> Sent from my iPhone 16 Pro >> --- >> Daniel Kerr >> MacWizardry >> p : 0414 795 960 >> e : <daniel AT macwizardry.com.au> >> w : <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> >> **For everything Apple** >> NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal opinion >> and as such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the views of >> MacWizardry. Any information provided does not offer or warrant any >> form of warranty or accept liability. It would be appreciated that if >> any information in this email is to be disseminated, distributed or >> copied, that permission by the author be requested. >> >> On 2 Feb 2025, at 11:34 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> I asked ChatGPT: >> Rod: >> My elderly Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but >> she’s >> stopped driving), purse/wallet etc) >> I thought I’d buy her some AirTags. >> But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone >> running iOS 12.5 >> I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home >> button etc) >> So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach >> them >> to my phone? >> ChatGPT: >> Yes, you can definitely attach the AirTags to your own iPhone. >> Since >> your mum’s iPhone is running iOS 12.5, it won’t support AirTags or >> the >> Find My app in the way newer devices do. >> Here’s how you can set it up: >> 1. Pair the AirTags with your iPhone – You’ll be able to track them >> in >> the Find My app. >> 2. Name them for easy identification – e.g., “Mum’s Keys” or “Mum’s >> Purse.” >> 3. Use the Notify When Left Behind feature (if you have an iPhone >> 11 or >> later) – This will alert you when an AirTag is left behind at an >> unusual location. >> 4. Share location updates with family – If needed, you can enable >> Family Sharing so someone else (if applicable) can also check on >> the >> AirTags. >> One downside is that if your mum loses an item away from you, you >> won’t >> get real-time updates unless someone with an Apple device passes by >> and >> updates its location via the Find My network. But it’s still a good >> solution for tracking things at home or nearby. >> Would she be open to a very simple iPhone upgrade, like an SE model >> with a Home button, or is that too much of a change? >> Rod >> We think too much of a change, but thanks for the great advice >> ChatGPT >> You’re very welcome! Keeping things familiar for her makes total >> sense. >> The AirTags should still be really helpful for tracking her >> important >> items, even if it’s not real-time when she’s out and about. >> If you need any setup tips or run into any issues, just let me >> know. 😊 >> Rod >> Could I make the AirTag attached to her car keys for example, beep >> when >> we are looking for them? >> Chat GPT >> Yes! Since the AirTags will be linked to your iPhone, you can make >> them >> play a sound to help find lost items. Here’s how: >> 1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone. >> 2. Tap the Items tab. >> 3. Select the AirTag you want to find (e.g., “Mum’s Keys”). >> 4. Tap Play Sound, and the AirTag will start beeping. >> This works as long as you’re within Bluetooth range (about 10 >> meters/33 >> feet indoors). If you’re further away, you’ll need to rely on the >> Find >> My network to update its last known location. >> Would that work for your needs? 😊 >> Rod: >> Great!! Thank you >> Chat GPT: >> You’re very welcome! 😊 Hope the AirTags make things easier for both >> of >> you. Let me know if you need any more help! 🚀 >> Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad >> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >> On 2 Feb 2025, at 10:27 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi Folks >> Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but she’s >> stopped >> driving), purse/wallet etc) >> I thought I’d buy her some AirTags. >> But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old >> iPhone >> running iOS 12.5 >> I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no >> Home >> button etc) >> So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach >> them >> to my phone? >> Thank you in advance >> Blitto >> Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad >> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <https://lists.wamug.org.au/mailman/listinfo/wamug> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <https://lists.wamug.org.au/mailman/listinfo/wamug> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <https://lists.wamug.org.au/mailman/listinfo/wamug> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - <https://lists.wamug.org.au/mailman/listinfo/wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - <https://lists.wamug.org.au/mailman/listinfo/wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <https://lists.wamug.org.au/mailman/listinfo/wamug>
