Anyone else experiencing issues with Amazon Alexa app?

[Christine Grassman]

A few friends have reported that they are having a lot of trouble with the 
Amazon Alexa app, particularly with regard to accessing information about 
skills and enabling them. They are reporting that it is hit or miss, usually 
miss, and say that they cannot add from the Amazon Skills store because of the 
same issues many of us are having with Amazon in general; it constantly says 
“loading” and dialog boxes keep popping up. I suggested trying adding through 
the skills store on the Amazon iPhone app, but they are saying it is 
frustrating that if they have to use their iPhone, they should be able to use 
the app made specifically for what they want to do. I tend to agree. Is anyone 
else having issues, and if so, can anyone offer some tips for me to offer?
Christine
P.S. One issue in particular seems to be finding and adding news items to the 
“flash briefing”. 

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What is the difference between a Web spot and a landmark?

[becky K]

 Hi all, I was reading something today at work and came upon a question I 
didn’t have an answer to. So quick web searches really didn’t bring up much so 
I figured I’d ask here. What is the difference between web spots and landmarks? 
Are they the same?  I even checked the Applevis website to see if they had 
anything there but found nothing. Thanks 

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Re: Anyone else experiencing issues with Amazon Alexa app?

[Dave]

hi christine,

if you know the name of the skill, you can sometimes, just ask the echo, to 
open or enable that skill.


but you need to get the name of the skill correct.

Dave.


-Original Message- 
From: Christine Grassman

Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10:55 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Anyone else experiencing issues with Amazon Alexa app?

A few friends have reported that they are having a lot of trouble with the 
Amazon Alexa app, particularly with regard to accessing information about 
skills and enabling them. They are reporting that it is hit or miss, usually 
miss, and say that they cannot add from the Amazon Skills store because of 
the same issues many of us are having with Amazon in general; it constantly 
says “loading” and dialog boxes keep popping up. I suggested trying adding 
through the skills store on the Amazon iPhone app, but they are saying it is 
frustrating that if they have to use their iPhone, they should be able to 
use the app made specifically for what they want to do. I tend to agree. Is 
anyone else having issues, and if so, can anyone offer some tips for me to 
offer?

Christine
P.S. One issue in particular seems to be finding and adding news items to 
the “flash briefing”.


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Anyone know if the Fender Tone app is accessible with VO?

[Russ Kiehne]

The Fender Tone app is used with the Fender Mustang gt series guitar amp.

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Re: Anyone know if the Fender Tone app is accessible with VO?

[Andrew J. LaPointe]

Hi, I read this message and was wondering if this fender tone is about 
tuning the guitar??  I have a fender Jazz bass would like to find a tone 
quality tuner...  Thanks so much... Andy and Shubert

From: Russ Kiehne 
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Subject: Anyone know if the Fender Tone app is accessible with VO?

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RE: moving apps

[Kathy Brack]

Thank you so much!

 

Kathy Brack

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 1:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: moving apps

 

Changed compared to iOS 10 or iOS 9?

Nothing has changed compared to iOS 10, you flick down on any app you want to 
move, Voiceover will say “Edit”, you now double tap.

Now flick down to “Drag app name where app name will be the name of the app, 
e.g. if you are dragging camera it will say “Drag Camera”, double tap this.

Now flick to or touch the app where you want to move the Camera, say it’s 
Calculator.

Flick up or down again to the appropriate option, e.g. Drop Camera before 
Calculator, Drop Camera after Calculator or Create a new folder with Camera of 
Calculator.

If you are trying to put something into an already existing folder, e.g. 
Utilities, it would say “Drop Camera into Utilities.

Double tap whichever option you want and press the home button to end editing 
mode.

 

Regards,

Sieghard 

 

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Has something changed in moving apps with VO?

 

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Re: What is every ones fave podcast app

[K. Scott Carlson]

I would like Overcast a lot better if it (a) let you see only a list
of your downloaded episodes and (b) actually streamed episodes instead
of downloading lower quality ones when episodes are set to stream. I'd
get Downcast but don't want to pay for it.

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Re: moving apps

[Teresa Christian]

I also have been frustrated with how to move apps, so this explanation
was very helpful for me too.
Very often, I haven't asked a question, but someone else does and I
benefit from the helpful people on this list.
I realize we all do. I know we aren't supposed to clutter the list
with thank yous, but once in a while I just want to say thanks for the
tremendous resource this list is.
Teresa☺


On 1/30/18, Kathy Brack  wrote:
> Thank you so much!
>
>
>
> Kathy Brack
>
>
>
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 1:44 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: moving apps
>
>
>
> Changed compared to iOS 10 or iOS 9?
>
> Nothing has changed compared to iOS 10, you flick down on any app you want
> to move, Voiceover will say “Edit”, you now double tap.
>
> Now flick down to “Drag app name where app name will be the name of the app,
> e.g. if you are dragging camera it will say “Drag Camera”, double tap this.
>
> Now flick to or touch the app where you want to move the Camera, say it’s
> Calculator.
>
> Flick up or down again to the appropriate option, e.g. Drop Camera before
> Calculator, Drop Camera after Calculator or Create a new folder with Camera
> of Calculator.
>
> If you are trying to put something into an already existing folder, e.g.
> Utilities, it would say “Drop Camera into Utilities.
>
> Double tap whichever option you want and press the home button to end
> editing mode.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Sieghard
>
>
>
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> To: 'VIPhone' mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >
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Re: What is every ones fave podcast app

[danielmcgee134]

Hi, from what you are describing, it really does sound like 
downcast would suit your needs. Of course, I understand that if you don't have 
the money to buy it then that is your choice to make. 
However, if you do have the funds to purchase the app, then I would seriously 
recommend reconsidering buying downcast. After all, it's not like your going to 
have to buy it on every device you own. I also, just for your information, I 
believe the app is going to be updated this year and its going to be quite a 
big update jumping to version 3 

Note: only downside is that syncing isn't reliable at least for me which is why 
I stopped using it but hopefully version three will fix that issue. If syncing 
to other devices is a must then at the moment I wouldn't recommend the app. 
However, if you don't care about syncing and since version three will hopefully 
be released sooner rather than later. I would go for it! It's highly 
configurable, accessible with VoiceOver and I think the purchase will be well 
spent. 


Good luck in deciding to buy the app or not. 



Get Outlook for iOS





On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 5:02 PM +, "K. Scott Carlson" 
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I would like Overcast a lot better if it (a) let you see only a list
of your downloaded episodes and (b) actually streamed episodes instead
of downloading lower quality ones when episodes are set to stream. I'd
get Downcast but don't want to pay for it.

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>
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> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: What is every ones fave podcast app
>
> I use Downcast.
>
>
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Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

[Flor Lynch]

Panning buttons? I'm not sure about that. (I wanted to make the 'reverse 
panning' feature work in iOS like it does in JAWS, but couldn't do it.


-Original Message- 
From: Jennie Facer

Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 3:56 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

Mark,

I know that the customization episode is in the blindside podcast right 
before he talks about the iPhone 10. The episode about the galaxy may be 
there around too.
As to your second question, I don't believe you can use the routing buttons 
but you can use the rocker switches and panning buttons. Hope this helps.


Jenn

Jenn and Kumi


On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:27 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:

Hello Everyone,

First, does anyone recall the podcast/episode in which Jonathan Mosen
demonstrated the Braille display customization features introduced with 
iOS
11?  I know it was either in the Freedom Scientific FS Cast or his 
Blindside

Podcast but I cannot locate the episode.

Second, I was just exploring the Braille Display customization features,
attempting to reassign some Focus 40 Blue hardware keys when I discovered
that one cannot use any of the Router keys in this fashion.  Is this
correct?

Can one use any kind of hardware key-combos as a custom assignment?

All replies, greatly appreciated.

Mark

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iTunes library

[Tom Rash]

I have an iTunes library which plays music from my Music folder on my PC.
I've added some files and it hasn't added them to the iTunes library.  This
has been going on a while so not sure what files haven't been added.  Should
I just delete the old music folder in iTunes and add the music file again?
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RE: Trained audio engineer gives his opinion on the HomePod

[Sieghard Weitzel]

I always wonder about the qualifications of these “specialists” especially 
those who add phrases like “fucking hell” into their “professional” reviews.
If you compare a HomePod to a Sonos Play 1 you are comparing a $199 item (the 
Sonos Play 1) to a $349 item (the HomePod). Not quite double in price, but now 
with the Sonos 1 smartspeaker which is basically the same as a Play 1 as far as 
sound goes, you can often find deals on Play 1 speakers where you probably can 
buy 2 Play 1 for the price of 1 HomePod and I would certainly hope the HomePod 
sounds better given it’s much higher price.
I wonder how the HomePod stacks up against the Play 5 from Sonos, it’s the same 
comparison the other way, $349 for the HomePod and $499 for the Play 5. If the 
HomePod in fact sounds better than the Play 5 then I would say Apple has really 
done it.

Regards,
Sieghard

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Maria Reyes
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 7:04 PM
To: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Trained audio engineer gives his opinion on the HomePod

Hi all,
Got this article from another list.

Audio Engineer Shares Thoughts After Spending an Hour with HomePod
Usman Qureshi7 hours ago

An audio engineer who goes by the name of WinterCharm on 
Reddit,
 got an hour to play with the HomePod, following which he shared his initial 
thoughts on Apple’s first ever smart speaker (via The 
Loop).
 When he heard the HomePod side by side with the Sonos Play One and Google Home 
Max, he found it much better than both in terms of sound quality.

[Homepod]

He highlights how walking around in the room with HomePod playing never gives 
the feeling like you’re leaving the sweet spot. The speakers sound accurate, 
never introducing extra bass when the song didn’t call for it, he writes. 
“Volume is more than adequate. 40% was fine for me. Pushing them to 80% was 
really fun.”

Below are a few excerpts from his review:

“Fucking hell this thing is TINY. It’s really surprising to see it in person. 
Hefting it is odd, too. The fabric is soft but firm. It was also lighter than I 
was expecting. It’s also very pretty. Aside from the single cord coming out the 
back, there is no idication that it has a particular side/front. It’s built to 
blend into whatever space it’s in, rather than stand out.”

“The first impression was the neutrality of the speaker. The HomePods are tuned 
for an as-true-to-recording sound. When the song calls for it, there is bass. 
When the song turns to crystal clear highs, they are reproduced faithfully. 
What really was interesting is the instrument separation in the room.”

“At about 45% volume, the HomePod FILLED the room I was in with some great 
sound. When you walked away from it, the sound gets quieter, but not as quickly 
as you’d expect. All the details were still there, just softer. there was no 
feeling of walking out of the sweet spot that you get with a normal speaker. 
And that’s when it hit me… Apple really has done it.”

You can read the entire Reddit thread at this 
link.

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RE: Trained audio engineer gives his opinion on the HomePod

[Merv Keck]

I whole heartedly agree with everything Sieghard said. In fact, I have an 
announcement sitting in my inbox for a sale offering two of the Play Ones for 
$349 right now. I have three already but I am thinking of paring them. I love 
the Sonos ecosystem and might as well stick with it.

Merv

 

 

 

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Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 5:14 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Trained audio engineer gives his opinion on the HomePod

 

I always wonder about the qualifications of these “specialists” especially 
those who add phrases like “fucking hell” into their “professional” reviews.

If you compare a HomePod to a Sonos Play 1 you are comparing a $199 item (the 
Sonos Play 1) to a $349 item (the HomePod). Not quite double in price, but now 
with the Sonos 1 smartspeaker which is basically the same as a Play 1 as far as 
sound goes, you can often find deals on Play 1 speakers where you probably can 
buy 2 Play 1 for the price of 1 HomePod and I would certainly hope the HomePod 
sounds better given it’s much higher price.

I wonder how the HomePod stacks up against the Play 5 from Sonos, it’s the same 
comparison the other way, $349 for the HomePod and $499 for the Play 5. If the 
HomePod in fact sounds better than the Play 5 then I would say Apple has really 
done it.

 

Regards,

Sieghard

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Maria Reyes
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 7:04 PM
To: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Trained audio engineer gives his opinion on the HomePod

 

Hi all, 

Got this article from another list. 

 


Audio Engineer Shares Thoughts After Spending an Hour with HomePod


  Usman Qureshi7 hours ago

An audio engineer who goes by the name of WinterCharm on  

 Reddit, got an hour to play with the HomePod, following which he shared his 
initial thoughts on Apple’s first ever smart speaker (via  

 The Loop). When he heard the HomePod side by side with the Sonos Play One and 
Google Home Max, he found it much better than both in terms of sound quality.



He highlights how walking around in the room with HomePod playing never gives 
the feeling like you’re leaving the sweet spot. The speakers sound accurate, 
never introducing extra bass when the song didn’t call for it, he writes. 
“Volume is more than adequate. 40% was fine for me. Pushing them to 80% was 
really fun.”

Below are a few excerpts from his review:

“Fucking hell this thing is TINY. It’s really surprising to see it in person. 
Hefting it is odd, too. The fabric is soft but firm. It was also lighter than I 
was expecting. It’s also very pretty. Aside from the single cord coming out the 
back, there is no idication that it has a particular side/front. It’s built to 
blend into whatever space it’s in, rather than stand out.”

“The first impression was the neutrality of the speaker. The HomePods are tuned 
for an as-true-to-recording sound. When the song calls for it, there is bass. 
When the song turns to crystal clear highs, they are reproduced faithfully. 
What really was interesting is the instrument separation in the room.”

“At about 45% volume, the HomePod FILLED the room I was in with some great 
sound. When you walked away from it, the sound gets quieter, but not as quickly 
as you’d expect. All the details were still there, just softer. there was no 
feeling of walking out of the sweet spot that you get with a normal speaker. 
And that’s when it hit me… Apple really has done it.”

You can read the entire Reddit thread  

 at this link.

 

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Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

[Woody Anna Dresner]

Hi,

Jonathan Mosen specifically states that he set up reverse panning, so I know it 
can be done.

Best,
Anna




> On Jan 30, 2018, at 2:30 PM, Flor Lynch  wrote:
> 
> Panning buttons? I'm not sure about that. (I wanted to make the 'reverse 
> panning' feature work in iOS like it does in JAWS, but couldn't do it.
> 
> -Original Message- From: Jennie Facer
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 3:56 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users
> 
> Mark,
> 
> I know that the customization episode is in the blindside podcast right 
> before he talks about the iPhone 10. The episode about the galaxy may be 
> there around too.
> As to your second question, I don't believe you can use the routing buttons 
> but you can use the rocker switches and panning buttons. Hope this helps.
> 
> Jenn
> 
> Jenn and Kumi
> 
>> On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:27 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> 
>> First, does anyone recall the podcast/episode in which Jonathan Mosen
>> demonstrated the Braille display customization features introduced with iOS
>> 11?  I know it was either in the Freedom Scientific FS Cast or his Blindside
>> Podcast but I cannot locate the episode.
>> 
>> Second, I was just exploring the Braille Display customization features,
>> attempting to reassign some Focus 40 Blue hardware keys when I discovered
>> that one cannot use any of the Router keys in this fashion.  Is this
>> correct?
>> 
>> Can one use any kind of hardware key-combos as a custom assignment?
>> 
>> All replies, greatly appreciated.
>> 
>> Mark
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Why can't iPhone owners just accept the fact that Google can save them?, BGR

[M. Taylor]

Why can't iPhone owners just accept the fact that Google can save them?
By h Epstein

There shouldn't be much question at this point that Apple tends to put a bit
more thought into its products than rivals. Perhaps that's why so many
consumer electronics companies have copied Apple products over the years.
The good news is Apple has forced other companies to up their game, and up
it they have. Android phone makers now put far more time and energy into
product design and unique feature than they ever have in the past. Remember
how ugly, cheap, and plasticky Samsung's flagship phones used to be? Now
they're stunning, and Samsung fans have Apple to thank; Samsung simply
couldn't continue to get away with releasing crummy plastic phones while
Apple sold sleek iPhones made of glass and metal.
Apple doesn't just put more thought into its products than rivals, however.
It also seems to put more thought into how to make money. A perfect example
is Apple's move to add exclusive features and upgrades to its more expensive
Plus model iPhones, thus adding further encouragement for consumers to opt
for higher-margin iPhones. Again, Samsung will finally catch up with this
smart strategy in 2018 when it launches the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

Another example is storage. Unlike most other smartphone companies, Apple
refuses to add microSD support to its iPhones. The main reason for this, of
course, is that it forces people who want more local storage to buy more
expensive, higher-margin iPhone models. While it's a brilliant move on
Apple's part, this is an example of a smart business strategy that is
decidedly anti-consumer. What many iPhone users still don't seem to realize
or don't want to accept, however, is that Google can save them from spending
that extra cash on an iPhone with more storage.

Google is one of Apple's top rivals in a few key areas. Of course, Android
is the one most people focus on since Apple and Google own the two biggest
mobile platforms in the world. Google isn't a platform company, however.
It's a services company and an advertising company.
Android exists as a delivery mechanism for Google's various software and
services, and it serves its purpose quite well. But it would be silly of
Google to confine its services to Android. Google wants access to as many
users as possible, so it supports every popular software platform it can.
That obviously includes iOS. Google would never confine its services to
Android like Apple does with most of its software services. Apple is a
hardware company and it uses software and services to lock customers in. In
a way, Apple is Google's opposite.

That brings us to one of my personal favorite Google services, Google
Photos. For those unaware, Google offers a service that includes unlimited
storage for high-quality photos and videos for free. Well, for "free" - the
price of most Google services is access to your data, of course. That's a
price many people happily pay, myself included.
iPhone users have been running out of storage space ever since the first
iPhone was released more than a decade ago. In 2017, there are two main
culprits. The lesser issue is typically the Messages app, since many people
are unaware that all those photos and videos they receive are stored locally
on their phones. That often adds up to gigabytes upon gigabytes of storage
that gets gobbled up by media that will never be viewed again.

The bigger issue, of course, is all the storage that's eaten up by photos
and videos captured by the iPhone itself.
As smartphone camera quality continues to improve with each new smartphone
generation, photo and video sizes get bigger and bigger. Apple's new
high-efficiency photo format was developed to help matters a bit, but it
makes sharing photos with anyone who doesn't also have an iPhone a huge
pain. (Don't worry, you can disabled it by going to Settings > Camera >
Formats and selecting "Most Compatible.")

But Apple's HEIC photo format only does so much. People still often take
hundreds of new photos with their iPhones each week, and 4K video files can
be massive. Even if you pay an extra $150 to bump your iPhone up to 256GB of
storage from 64GB, all those gigabytes still tend to disappear quickly. 

That's where Google Photos comes in.
Apple's iCloud service is nifty, but it's not free and it's actually not a
very good solution to this problem solution. iCloud is designed to
synchronize photos and videos across devices by default, which means these
massive media files now occupy space on several devices. Google Photos is
different. With this smart solution, you can upload all your photos and
videos to Google servers and then delete them off of your phone. You'll
still see all the thumbnails in your Google Photos app and you can browse
through them anytime you want, then tap on a photo or video and it will
quickly be downloaded displayed. You can also take advantages of Google's AI
features like automatic smart album sorting, facial recognition, o

Apple Pushes Back Some Key iPhone Software Features, Bloomberg

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Apple Pushes Back Some Key iPhone Software Features
by Mark GurmanJanuary 30, 2018, 7:33 AM PST

Apple Inc. executives, seeking to improve the performance of iPhone software
after months of reported quality issues, have decided to delay some key
features originally planned for this fall's update, according to a person
familiar with the matter.
As part of an annual release of new iPhone models, Apple also usually rolls
out a major iOS update each year. The current software version, iOS 11,
added augmented-reality features, a file management app and business-user
enhancements for the iPad. For iOS 12, Apple has been working on additions
like a redesigned home screen app grid, a multiplayer mode for augmented
reality games, and a merger of the third-party applications running on
iPhones and Macs, the people said, asking not to be named discussing
information that isn't public. 
While core features like the combined apps platform are still on schedule to
be introduced this year, some flashier changes like the redesigned home
screen will likely be held back until the 2019 software update, a person
familiar with the matter said. The company will also probably delay a
revamped photo management application that used new algorithms to better
automatically sort pictures, though some smaller upgrades to the Photos app
will still appear this year.

The shift in strategy comes following months of criticism due to bugs found
in Apple's software. Late last year, researchers discovered a login flaw
that allowed intruders to access files without a passcode on Mac computers
and vulnerabilities in the company's smart-home platform. Apple has also
publicly delayed key new iOS features in recent months, including a feature
for synchronizing text messages across Apple devices and its peer to peer
payments system, Apple Pay Cash. 
New features for parents to better monitor how long apps are being used for
by kids and their overall screen time, as well as improvements to Apple's
FaceTime video calling service are still on track for this year's update,
the people said. A shareholder group recently criticized the parental
control on iPhones, pushing Apple to say earlier this month that
improvements would be released in a future software update.

The company told its software engineering groups about the change this
month, one of the people said. The shift will also affect this year's update
to Mac computer software, but to a lesser degree, the person said, adding
that planned upgrades to Apple Watch and Apple TV software won't be
affected.
Axios reported earlier on the delay. An Apple spokeswoman declined to
comment. The company reports quarterly earnings on Thursday.
This isn't the first time Apple has told engineers that focus should be on
performance rather than new features. Apple made a similar push in 2015 with
the release of iOS 9 and for Mac software updates in recent years.

Earlier this month, Apple said it would release an update for iPhones called
iOS 11.3 that would allow customers to disable a feature that slowed iPhone
performance in favor of battery life. The update will also have improved AR
apps, new video modes for Apple Music and Apple News, and security
enhancements for smart-home appliances.  

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How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad, iMore

[M. Taylor]

How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad
You can switch iCloud accounts on your iPhone and iPad with just a few taps.
By Lory Gil, 30 Jan 2018
 
Your Apple ID is what connects you to all of the content in the Apple
ecosystem - your Apple Music, your apps, your audio books, your podcast
subscriptions, and everything you store and back up in iCloud. There are, on
some occasions, reasons why you might want to sign out of one Apple ID and
into another. Whatever your reason, I'm hear to help.

This guide is for switching the Apple ID signed into your iPhone or iPad. If
you want to actually change your Apple ID, you should check out our guide to
managing your Apple ID.
How to change and manage your Apple ID
If you'd like to switch the Apple ID being used on your iPhone or iPad, read
on!
.   What happens to the content when you switch Apple IDs
.   Step 1: Sign out of your current Apple ID
.   Step 2: Sign in with a different Apple ID

What happens to the content when you switch Apple IDs
Depending on whether you keep content on your iPhone or iPad or erase it,
some of your data will stay on your iPhone, even after you switch. For
example, contacts, photos, and calendar events that are on your iPhone (and
not only in iCloud) will remain. Apps, music, books, and podcast
subscriptions will also remain on your iPhone, but updating them will be a
problem if you're signed into a different iTunes or App Store account than
the one you purchased them on.

When signing in to a different Apple ID, you'll be able to merge content on
your iPhone with the iCloud data associated with the other Apple ID. So, if
you signed out of a work Apple ID and want to keep your work contacts on the
iPhone, save them to your iPhone and then merge them when you sign in to
your personal Apple ID.
Step 1: Sign out of your current Apple ID
1.  Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2.  Tap your Apple ID banner at the top of the screen.
3.  Scroll to the bottom and tap Sign Out.
 
4.  Tap Sign out of iCloud if you have different accounts for iCloud and
the iTunes and App Stores. Otherwise, proceed to Step 5. 
5.  Enter the password associated with your Apple ID.
6.  Tap Turn Off.
 
7.  Turn on the category for any data you want to save on your iPhone.
Remember, when you switch accounts, the data on your iPhone will merge with
the new Apple ID data.
8.  Tap Sign Out.
9.  Tap Sign out again to confirm that you want to sign out.
 
Step 2: Sign in with a different Apple ID
Now you can sign in to your iPhone or iPad with a different Apple ID.
1.  Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2.  Tap **Sign in to your iPhone (or iPad).
 
3.  Tap Email and enter the email address associated with the different
Apple ID.
4.  Enter the Password associated with the different Apple ID.
5.  Tap Merge if you want to merge the data on your iPhone with the
iCloud account associated with the different Apple ID. Tap Don't Merge if
you don't want the content on the iPhone uploaded to iCloud in the different
Apple ID's account.
 
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about switching from one Apple ID to another on
your iPhone or iPad? Put them in the comments and I'll help you out.

Original Article at:
https://m.imore.com/how-change-apple-id-your-iphone-or-ipad

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iPhone X: 5 things we love about Apple's best phone, CNET

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iPhone X: Five things I absolutely love
Other than the big screen and slim bezels.
January 30, 2018 4:00 AM PST
 
By Sarah Tew, CNET 
 
One of the most daring -- and expensive -- phones of 2017, the iPhone X has
some great design and software features that attempt to justify the
stratospheric $1,000 price. It's got ultraslim bezels and an all-screen
face, an excellent camera and cutting-edge face-scanning technology.
Of course, the iPhone X has more than a few maddening feature flaws that
make me shake my head in disappointment, but after using the iPhone X for
over two months, I've come to really love some of the subtler changes. They
successfully make the X much smoother and more useful than previous iPhones.
And when you're using the phone for hours a day, every day, even small
conveniences add up.
Here are the five that made the biggest impression on me, plus one runner-up
that needs a little work.

Lock screen notifications for your eyes only
iPhone X gets cryptic with messages until you make eye contact.
Your notifications and alerts aren't anyone's business but your own, which
is what makes this anti-Peeping Tom feature so great.
Give the lock screen a sidelong glance and your list of notifications simply
shows you the apps that are alerting you: Gmail, text, Facebook Messenger
and so on. 
But when the iPhone X's depth-sensing Face ID camera recognizes you, the
details of the alert fill in. You suddenly see the sender and the actual
message; either the full text if it's short or an excerpt if it's long. 
When Android phones begin adding similar advanced face-scanning technology
-- remember, Qualcomm is making this technology available to all phones that
use its Snapdragon 845 chipset -- I expect to see them adopt this approach,
too.

Face ID saves time logging into websites
Face ID doesn't always work when I want it to, but when it does, it can
whisk me right into password-protected websites such as Amazon and my bank.
That saves me from having to type my password a million times. It works
similarly to registering your fingerprint to access a site -- except you
literally never have to lift a finger.
This is a feature you opt-in to, so you don't have to use it if you prefer
tight password control. You can also use Face ID to authenticate purchases,
but that'll happen on a seller-by-seller basis.

Fancy portrait selfies
You can take selfies with the same cool lighting effects as you can with the
rear cameras.
With the iPhone X, Apple wants you to take even more portrait shots. 
Both the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X give you new portrait lighting options
(in beta) to give Bokeh-effect photos some additional theatrical drama. But
only the iPhone X extends the same courtesies to the front-facing camera.
Flip over to selfie mode and you're able to tap Portrait to gently blur the
background and make your mug pop. You'll also be able to choose from
lighting options: natural, studio, contour, stage and stage light mono.
These can make a big difference in rounding out your self-portrait.
One thing to keep in mind: While Apple uses two rear cameras to achieve
portrait mode on the iPhone X, 8 Plus and 7 Plus, portrait mode selfies rely
on a single camera lens, assisted by software. Don't expect the same level
of quality and detail as dual-camera portrait mode.
Check out what happens when you try taking portraits with the front-facing
camera.

Easier app switching
The typical way to flip from one open app to another is to swipe up from the
iPhone X's bottom edge until a carousel of apps appears, and then swipe
right to leaf through those.
Another way that I find faster is to place your finger at the edge of the
bottom bezel and then flick right. That opens your latest apps in
full-screen mode -- the above carousel method shows you shrunken "thumbnail"
versions that you can then expand once you've selected the one you want.
This is especially useful if you want to go to app you opened immediately
before.
 
Tap to wake
Taking a page from Android phones, the iPhone X introduces tap-to-wake
features, which means that when the screen is locked, you can tap the
display to see the lock screen. (You can also raise the phone to wake the
iPhone 6s and newer, and the iPhone SE.)
When your iPhone's buddied up to you on a table or desk, tap-to-wake is a
convenient way to see the time and date or the battery and Wi-Fi status.
Plus you can peep your (obscured) notifications without having to unlock the
phone, or even lift it.

Runner-up: Maps navigation shortcut
When you're in Google or Apple Maps, in the phone app or in voice memos and
open any other app, a colored indicator bubble appears around the iPhone X's
clock.
You can tap this bubble from any screen you're in to immediately return to
your ongoing navigation, phone call or voice memo. It's a terrific,
time-saving shortcut that I absolutely love.
The only problem is that once you're back in the navigation, voice memo or
wherever, you can't tap the same space to toggle bac

CDMA vs. GSM Phone Networks: What's the Difference?, Digital Trends

[M. Taylor]

CDMA vs. GSM: What's the difference between these cellular standards?
By Brendan Hesse - Posted on January 30, 2018 9:04 am 
 
If you're in the market for a new smartphone or carrier - or you're simply
interested in cell phone networks - you've likely encountered the acronyms
CDMA and GSM before. But what are they, and how do they affect your phone?

The two cellular standards function in different regions and allow for
global communication between individuals, and each converts incoming and
outgoing data into radio waves differently. Neither should be a huge factor
when buying a cell phone (unlike 4G and LTE), but it's definitely worth
knowing your stuff, since not all cell phones are guaranteed to work on both
standard. It depends on where you are, what you're looking for, and who
you're with.

GSM explained

The iPhone 7 is a smartphone that typically functions on a GSM network.
GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communication, and unless you live
in the United States or Russia, this is probably the technology your phone
network uses, given it's the standard system for most of the world. GSM
networks use TDMA, which stands for Time Division Multiple Access. TDMA
works by assigning time slots to multiple conversation streams, alternating
them in sequence and switching between each conversation in very short
intervals. During these intervals, phones can transmit their information. In
order for the network to know which users are connected to the network, each
phone uses a subscriber identification module card, or SIM card.
SIM cards are one of the key features of GSM networks. They house your
service subscription, network identification, and address book information.
The cards are also used to assign time slots to the phone conversation, and
moreover, they tell the network what services you have access to. They store
your address book, too, along with relative contact information. They can
even be used to pass information between phones, if a carrier allows it.

CDMA explained
 
The Google Pixel XL is a smartphone that runs on a CDMA network.
CDMA - or Code Division Multiple Access - is often found in the U.S and
Russia, though GSM is also present in those countries. The Allied Forces
developed the technology during World War II, primarily as a method to
prevent Nazi forces from jamming radio signals. Unlike GSM, CDMA grants
users full access to the entire spectrum of bands, thus allowing more users
to connect at any given time. It also encodes each user's individual
conversation via a pseudo-randomized digital sequence, meaning the voice
data remains protected and filtered so that only those participating in the
phone call receive the data.
Phones on CDMA networks do not use SIM cards. Instead, each phone is built
specifically to work on that carrier's network. What does this mean for
consumers? For starters, it means that phones are tied to a carrier and
their bands, so if you decide to change providers, you'll have to buy a new
phone.

Is one better than the other?
 
Huawei's phones very rarely support CDMA
Not necessarily. Both are the global standards for cell communication. The
major factor affecting call quality is the network itself, not the method it
uses to transmit information. Of course, there are some things to keep in
mind when it comes time to choose between CDMA and GSM phones. For starters,
CDMA phones without SIM slots are tied to their carriers, and cannot be
transferred to other networks. A Verizon phone could not be transferred to
Sprint's network, for instance, or vice versa. But sometimes it's not as cut
and dried as all that - although some Verizon devices do use CDMA, they also
have an unlocked SIM slot, so could be unlocked for use on other networks.
Sprint is less forthcoming with unlocked SIM slots when its devices do
contain one, but you can usually find ways get your carrier to unlock your
phone when you're done with them.
In contrast, GSM phones are fairly easy to unlock and transfer to other
networks. Additionally, third-party manufacturers often sell phones designed
for GSM networks, since they don't require access to a specific carrier's
bands. GSM phones will even work in countries with compatible GSM networks.
CDMA networks allow for a greater number of users, meaning their capacity
for communication is greater than that of GSM networks. Moreover, CDMA is
the infrastructure on which all 3G networks are based - for both GSM and
CDMA carriers. However, there's now a third type of network that is quickly
becoming the frontrunner in terms of quality, with many major cell phone
companies quickly adopting it. Dubbed LTE for Long-Term Evolution, the
technology represents an evolved form of GSM, and uses a similar technology
as GSM networks. The new standard boasts enhanced voice quality and
functions as the base of high-speed, 4G data networks. In this case, LTE
does have an edge over the competition in terms of overall speed and
quality.
If you're a U.S. customer and won

Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

[Flor Lynch]

I thought so. at the time. I guess I must revisit the podcast and the 
command settings...


-Original Message- 
From: Woody Anna Dresner

Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10:35 PM
To: VIPhone Mailing List
Subject: Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

Hi,

Jonathan Mosen specifically states that he set up reverse panning, so I know 
it can be done.


Best,
Anna





On Jan 30, 2018, at 2:30 PM, Flor Lynch  wrote:

Panning buttons? I'm not sure about that. (I wanted to make the 'reverse 
panning' feature work in iOS like it does in JAWS, but couldn't do it.


-Original Message- From: Jennie Facer
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 3:56 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

Mark,

I know that the customization episode is in the blindside podcast right 
before he talks about the iPhone 10. The episode about the galaxy may be 
there around too.
As to your second question, I don't believe you can use the routing 
buttons but you can use the rocker switches and panning buttons. Hope this 
helps.


Jenn

Jenn and Kumi


On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:27 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:

Hello Everyone,

First, does anyone recall the podcast/episode in which Jonathan Mosen
demonstrated the Braille display customization features introduced with 
iOS
11?  I know it was either in the Freedom Scientific FS Cast or his 
Blindside

Podcast but I cannot locate the episode.

Second, I was just exploring the Braille Display customization features,
attempting to reassign some Focus 40 Blue hardware keys when I discovered
that one cannot use any of the Router keys in this fashion.  Is this
correct?

Can one use any kind of hardware key-combos as a custom assignment?

All replies, greatly appreciated.

Mark

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Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

[Flor Lynch]

Got it sorted now, in the (Focus 40 Blue) Braille Command Settings. What was 
putting me off, was VoiceOver saying, 'this key is already being used for 
the right panning button": But the idea, is to replace it, with the left 
panning button, and vice versa; so you double-tap Replace.


-Original Message- 
From: Flor Lynch

Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 12:15 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

I thought so. at the time. I guess I must revisit the podcast and the
command settings...

-Original Message- 

From: Woody Anna Dresner

Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10:35 PM
To: VIPhone Mailing List
Subject: Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

Hi,

Jonathan Mosen specifically states that he set up reverse panning, so I know
it can be done.

Best,
Anna





On Jan 30, 2018, at 2:30 PM, Flor Lynch  wrote:

Panning buttons? I'm not sure about that. (I wanted to make the 'reverse 
panning' feature work in iOS like it does in JAWS, but couldn't do it.


-Original Message- From: Jennie Facer
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 3:56 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question for iOS Focus Blue Users

Mark,

I know that the customization episode is in the blindside podcast right 
before he talks about the iPhone 10. The episode about the galaxy may be 
there around too.
As to your second question, I don't believe you can use the routing 
buttons but you can use the rocker switches and panning buttons. Hope this 
helps.


Jenn

Jenn and Kumi


On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:27 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:

Hello Everyone,

First, does anyone recall the podcast/episode in which Jonathan Mosen
demonstrated the Braille display customization features introduced with 
iOS
11?  I know it was either in the Freedom Scientific FS Cast or his 
Blindside

Podcast but I cannot locate the episode.

Second, I was just exploring the Braille Display customization features,
attempting to reassign some Focus 40 Blue hardware keys when I discovered
that one cannot use any of the Router keys in this fashion.  Is this
correct?

Can one use any kind of hardware key-combos as a custom assignment?

All replies, greatly appreciated.

Mark

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