RE: marks new watch,

2017-07-05 Thread M. Taylor
t this now myself, Might grab my apple watch S1 and try it on that, I will need a different apple id to try it with though. Good luck and let us know how it goes. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. T

Mark's New Apple Watch: My First Favorite New App for WatchOS

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Thank you, most kindly, for taking an interest in my new Apple Watch. I must say that the learning curve is quite steep, given that one has to learn, essentially , both a new paradigm in terms of VoiceOver navigation. Be that as it may, I have, thustly, found the experience immensely r

RE: Mark's New Apple Watch: My First Favorite New App for WatchOS

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
ing 7% when I touch this complication. I can see that FitPort is reporting the correct number of steps in the app, but I was hoping to see this number directly from the complication. Is there an additional setting that I need to tweak? Thanks Paul > On Jul 6, 2017, at 1:07 AM, M. Taylo

RE: Mark's New Apple Watch with One Big Question

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
be in your notification center. It does, however, get them off the screen so you can get back to your watch face or active app. Waiting them out does, of course, work as well. Just so you have the option. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2017, at 02:42, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hel

RE: Mark's New Apple Watch: My First Favorite New App for WatchOS

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
me complication I am I found it was the best option for my requirements. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Thursday, 6 July 2017 7:08 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Mark's

How to use iOS 11's Notes app as a document scanner - CNET

2017-07-10 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Monday, July 10, 2017 at 9:48 AM How to use iOS 11's Notes app as a document scanner - CNET Apple has a habit of building features into iOS that eliminate the need to install third-party apps for some users. For instance, with the release of iOS 11, Apple is adding a document scanner,

Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy

2017-07-11 Thread M. Taylor
Your Apple Watch uses the personal information that you provide to help calculate metrics for your workouts and daily activity. Workout app You can calibrate your Apple Watch to improve the accuracy of your distance, pace, and calorie measurements. Calibrating your watch can also help it learn yo

Replace your dubious iPhone 7 headphone dongle with this $40 Lightning adapter - CNET

2017-07-15 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:47 AM Replace your dubious iPhone 7 headphone dongle with this $40 Lightning adapter - CNET Let's say you dropped $300-plus on a nice set of wired AKG, Beats, Beyerdynamic, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, Grado, Oppo, Sennheiser or Ultimate Ears headphones. Then

How iOS 11's Notification Center has changed - CNET

2017-07-26 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 1:18 PM How iOS 11's Notification Center has changed - CNET After installing iOS 11 you're bound to notice a lot of small changes and some bigger changes. There's the ability to record your screen, a customizable control center, and then there's. Notific

Apple kills off iPod Nano and Shuffle: USA Today

2017-07-27 Thread M. Taylor
Apple kills off iPod Nano and Shuffle: USA Today It marks the end of an era: Apple has officially (and quietly) killed off the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle, leaving just the iPod Touch as the only remaining version of the company's iconic portable music players. "Today, we are simplifying our

15 restaurant mobile apps that can save you money: USA Today

2017-07-28 Thread M. Taylor
15 restaurant mobile apps that can save you money By Paige DiFlore, Credit.com Food is best served with a side of savings and restaurants with apps (that's applications, not appetizers) that make it even easier to spend less. ( If you're planning to order in, eat out or grab a quick bite, you mi

RE: Home pod firmware shows different interaction methods including accessibility features

2017-07-29 Thread M. Taylor
Thanks for letting us know about this, Scott. Below, you will find the actual text of the article: Mark 9to5Mac - Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:32 AM HomePod firmware reveals new interaction details, Accessibility support, more Earlier today Apple pushed out firmware for the HomePod smart speake

RE: Chinese just set record for longest quantum teleportation

2017-07-29 Thread M. Taylor
This is a very interesting article, Scottie. Thank you for posting. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 11:48 PM To: MacVisionaries 'Chris Blouch' via Subject: Chin

Apple iPhone 7 S Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

2017-08-01 Thread M. Taylor
CNET Reviews - Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 5:00 AM Apple iPhone 7 S Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET The iPhone 8 isn't the only phone we expect Apple to deliver before the end of the year. Nor is it the only iPhone rumored to be giving Apple a headache at the moment. Apple is rumored to be deve

Smart NFC food packages might be coming to a store near you - CNET

2017-08-01 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:22 AM Smart NFC food packages might be coming to a store near you - CNET NFC technology would allow you to access product information with the tap of your phone. Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association Smart packaging might be heading to a g

RE: Accessible Printers

2017-08-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Brandon, I'm only now just tuning into this thread but I would suggest that you consider getting either an Air Print compatible unit or, as I have, a simple Ethernet-ready Samsung monochrome laser printer. There are many reasons why I like Samsung printers including the fact that the u

Huawei came really close to selling as many phones as Apple - CNET

2017-08-03 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 12:12 AM Huawei came really close to selling as many phones as Apple - CNET Huawei's phone sales rose 20 percent year over year in the second quarter. César Salza/CNET The gap in global phone sales between Apple and Huawei is smaller than ever. Apple, the

Looking for a new phone this summer? Wait. USA Today

2017-08-03 Thread M. Taylor
Looking for a new phone this summer? Wait. By Eli Blumenthal , USA TODAY Students look at an iPhone at the Apple Store in the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. (Photo: David Chang, EPA) NEW YORK ' With summer and back-to-school sales fully underway, you may be tempted to by some of the dea

Seeking Suggestions for a good iOS Package Tracking App

2017-08-03 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have for a good iOS package tracking app that can track UPS, USPS, FedEX, etc. I would like the app to offer push notifications so I can tell when the package reaches various stages in the shipping process. The app can either be free or paid,

RE: Seeking Suggestions for a good iOS Package Tracking App

2017-08-04 Thread M. Taylor
n Aug 3, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > Parcel is my choice, though I admit I've tried very few others. It's very > easy to use, can do push notifications for a dollar or two per year, is > accessible, and even has Apple Watch support. > > Sent from my

7 drastic changes coming to your iPhone with iOS 11 - CNET

2017-08-05 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Friday, August 4, 2017 at 2:27 PM 7 drastic changes coming to your iPhone with iOS 11 - CNET With iOS 11 expected to officially launch this fall, it's a good idea to know just what you're in for after you install the latest and greatest Apple has to offer to the iPhone. The new OS is

Why the iPhone 8 may play hard to get - CNET

2017-08-05 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 7:22 AM Why the iPhone 8 may play hard to get - CNET As of today, Apple's flagship phone comes in two sizes. (We're not counting the iPhone SE.) Apple For the past three years, each September has brought us two new iPhones: the "regular" 4.7-inch model, an

RE: 7 drastic changes coming to your iPhone with iOS 11 - CNET

2017-08-06 Thread M. Taylor
derstand, what are these articles to do with me as I have no sight to understand all this. No doubt I'll have started a fresh debate on this list, so let's have it as I will stand my ground on the fact that I am a blind person unable to use my I phone as a sighted person can. Kawal. >

RE: 7 drastic changes coming to your iPhone with iOS 11 - CNET

2017-08-06 Thread M. Taylor
7;s have it as I > will stand my ground on the fact that I am a blind person unable to use my I > phone as a sighted person can. > Kawal. >> On 6 Aug 2017, at 05:34, M. Taylor wrote: >> >> CNET How To - Friday, August 4, 2017 at 2:27 PM >> 7 drastic changes coming

Apple faces US agency investigation in Qualcomm legal spat - CNET

2017-08-08 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 12:34 PM Apple faces US agency investigation in Qualcomm legal spat - CNET Things are heating up between Apple and Qualcomm. CNET A key US agency has officially stepped into the legal battle between Apple and Qualcomm. The US International Trade Commissio

Wikipedia for iOS adds dark mode, iMessage stickers, and more

2017-08-08 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 4:14 PM Wikipedia for iOS adds dark mode, iMessage stickers, and more Wikipedia this week has pushed a notable update to its iOS app. The update brings the app to version 5.6 and includes new features such as a dark mode, a new "On this day" feed, and iMessage

Password expert says he was wrong: Numbers, capital letters and symbols are useless: USA Today

2017-08-09 Thread M. Taylor
Password expert says he was wrong: Numbers, capital letters and symbols are useless By Ashley May USA TODAY Cybersecurity experts say certain password rules are ineffective. Here is some of the latest advice on setting and resetting them. Time The man who said use capital letters, special characte

Sarahah: Four things you should know about popular app , USA TODAY

2017-08-09 Thread M. Taylor
Sarahah: Four things you should know about popular app By Brett Molina, USA Today With 4 million downloads and 15 million users, the app has a strong user base. Time The current top app on Apple's mobile marketplace isn't Facebook or Snapchat, but a new social media app called Sarahah . The app c

How iPhone 8 could change the wireless charging landscape - CNET

2017-08-09 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 4:00 AM How iPhone 8 could change the wireless charging landscape - CNET As we approach the expected September iPhone event, the gadget world is abuzz with questions: Will there be two new iPhones or three? How much will the presumed high-end OLED model cost

RE: Ios 11 beta and airplay and VoiceOver.

2017-08-09 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Anders, Beta software questions are not for this list. If you have beta software questions, you may request that list members contact you, off-list. Please be sure to include your direct email address in the body of the post. Thank you, Mark -Original Message- From: macvisio

RE: Ios 11 beta and airplay and VoiceOver.

2017-08-10 Thread M. Taylor
10 aug. 2017 kl. 05:57 skrev M. Taylor : > > Hello Anders, > > Beta software questions are not for this list. > > If you have beta software questions, you may request that list members > contact you, off-list. Please be sure to include your direct email address > in

5 phone accessories that make travel easier - CNET

2017-08-11 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10:03 AM 5 phone accessories that make travel easier - CNET Your phone is already the hub of every trip you take: the carrier of boarding passes and hotel reservations; the holder of books and movies to help pass the time; the conduit through which travel

No more random calls: Uber adds in-app chat feature - CNET

2017-08-11 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10:13 AM No more random calls: Uber adds in-app chat feature - CNET Uber Random calls and texts from unknown numbers that may or may not be the Uber you're waiting for could be a thing of the past with the announcement of Uber's new in-app chat feature. The

How to put your old phone to new use - CNET

2017-08-12 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 5:00 AM How to put your old phone to new use - CNET It's time to upgrade to a new phone. So what do you do with your old one? If you're like me, you probably have a drawer full of old smartphones collecting dust. You could always trade them in for cash, bu

Inside Apple's U.S. coup attempt on Google's Android

2017-08-12 Thread M. Taylor
MacDailyNews - Friday, August 11, 2017 at 7:56 AM Inside Apple's U.S. coup attempt on Google's Android Aug 11, 2017 - 05:15 PM UTC - AAPL: 157.48 (+2.16, +1.39%) | NASDAQ: 6256.5557 (+39.6841, +0.64%) Friday, August 11, 2017 . 10:56 am . 7 Comments Apple "appears to have Alphabet's Google in the cr

The iPhone 8 name game: What will Apple call its new phone? - CNET

2017-08-14 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 5:00 AM The iPhone 8 name game: What will Apple call its new phone? - CNET As you've probably noticed in recent days, iPhone rumor season has hit fever pitch. The conventional wisdom is that there will be three iPhones this year instead of the traditional two.

Get an unlimited no-contract phone plan for $45 - CNET

2017-08-14 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:50 AM Get an unlimited no-contract phone plan for $45 - CNET CNET's Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals

Opinion: Are subscription-based apps the future, or will they implode?

2017-08-16 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 6:41 AM Opinion: Are subscription-based apps the future, or will they implode? The decision of the popular writing app Ulysses to switch from a one-off purchase to a monthly or annual subscription has attracted a great deal of criticism. Here's a sprinkling

Apple to spend $1bn on original content and produce up to 10 new shows over the next year, according to report

2017-08-16 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 2:45 AM Apple to spend $1bn on original content and produce up to 10 new shows over the next year, according to report Apple appears to be taking original content production very seriously. Building on significant talent hires, the Wall Street Journal write

How to Stop News Alerts on iPad and iPhone Showing on Lock Screen

2017-08-16 Thread M. Taylor
OS X Daily - Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:49 AM How to Stop News Alerts on iPad and iPhone Showing on Lock Screen iOS Apple News defaults to pushing 'news' alerts and notifications to your devices lock screen, this is why sometimes you may pick up an iPad or iPhone and have various "News" noti

RE: Send an email to the sender not the mailing list directly?

2017-08-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Ramy, It's extremely easy to reveal a list sender's email address should it come from either the Mac Visonaries or V iPhone groups. I say this because, depending upon the settings of the particular group list, individual email addresses may be hidden from the list members. Okay, so as

Apple MacBook Air (2017) review - CNET

2017-08-17 Thread M. Taylor
CNET Reviews - Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 4:00 AM Apple MacBook Air (2017) review - CNET Apple's MacBook Air is as close to iconic as a piece of consumer technology gets. It's the single laptop model you're most likely to see everywhere, from college campuses to airports to coffee shops and even

YouTube TV adds 14 cities, now available to half of US homes - CNET

2017-08-17 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM YouTube TV adds 14 cities, now available to half of US homes - CNET Watch out cable TV, YouTube is coming to get you. And now it's after your paying subscribers in Boston, Tampa, Seattle and 11 other cities. YouTube TV, Google's live TV streaming se

One mistake people make using public WiFi, USA Today

2017-08-18 Thread M. Taylor
One mistake people make using public Wi-Fi Kim Komando , Special for USA TODAY Modern Greyhound buses offer free WiFi, a feature the company hopes will attract younger travelers. (Photo: Greyhound) If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: Avoid doing anything you would not want anyone

iOS 11 'cop button' also helps users w/ Medical ID protect their data if unconscious

2017-08-20 Thread M. Taylor
Everyone, Just so we are all clear, I am posting the following as a news article, only, and not as an invitation to discuss behind-the-scenes beta software code details. If you are unclear as to the distinction I have set forth, above, please extend the kind courtesy of contacting Cara and me,

iTunes, U, Collections will move to Apple Podcasts next month

2017-08-20 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 7:58 AM iTunes U Collections will move to Apple Podcasts next month Apple's iTunes U Collections will move to Apple Podcasts next month with the release of iTunes 12.7. As the company removes iTunes U from the macOS/PC iTunes app, Apple is encouraging users to

RE: Accessibility of Overdrive on iOS apps?

2017-08-22 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Mike, Your question is difficult to answer because OverDrive for iOS, while VoiceOver accessible, is not the most intuitive of iOS apps to use. Having said this, I use OverDrive for iOS every single day and I love it. Keep in mind, however, that I do have some vision and that I have been

Verizon permanently throttling video on all unlimited plans, as low as 480p on iPhones

2017-08-22 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 4:29 AM Verizon permanently throttling video on all unlimited plans, as low as 480p on iPhones We noted last month that Verizon was throttling Netflix and YouTube usage for 'unlimited' plan users even before they hit the 22GB level at which the company says i

AccuWeather sends user location data to monetization firm despite iOS privacy settings

2017-08-22 Thread M. Taylor
AppleInsider - Frontpage News - Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 4:39 PM AccuWeather sends user location data to monetization firm despite iOS privacy settings Popular iOS weather app AccuWeather, often listed as a top-ten app in the Weather section of the iOS App Store, has been collecting and forwar

RE: Accessibility of Overdrive on iOS apps?

2017-08-24 Thread M. Taylor
. Or, do I go through my list of books from within the Overdrive app? Thanks, Mike > On 23 Aug 2017, at 06:58, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Mike, > > Your question is difficult to answer because OverDrive for iOS, while > VoiceOver accessible, is not the most intuitive

Ahead of iPhone 8, Virgin Mobile extends 'all you can eat for one year for $1' deal to switchers

2017-08-24 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 5:58 AM Ahead of iPhone 8, Virgin Mobile extends 'all you can eat for one year for $1' deal to switchers Virgin Mobile really loves iPhone users . After going iPhone-only back in June, and offering a really sweet deal to those buying a new phone, it has now

Sprint is offering new and existing customers a free ticket to Jay-Z's 4:44 Tour

2017-08-24 Thread M. Taylor
iMore - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch blog - Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 7:56 AM Sprint is offering new and existing customers a free ticket to Jay-Z's 4:44 Tour If you're looking to go to Jay-Z's upcoming 4:44 tour, you won't want to miss this deal from our friends at Thrifter. Whether you

How to De-Authorize All Computers in iTunes

2017-08-26 Thread M. Taylor
OS X Daily - Friday, August 25, 2017 at 12:04 PM How to Deauthorize All Computers in iTunes iTunes Authorization grants the ability to access your own stuff obtained from iTunes, but each Apple ID has a maximum limitation of five computers per Apple ID that can be authorized. Because of that five

How to Change Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot Password on iPhone or iPad

2017-08-26 Thread M. Taylor
OS X Daily - Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 12:18 PM How to Change Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot Password on iPhone or iPad The Personal Hotspot feature of iPhone and iPad cellular equipped models allows you to use the devices mobile connection as a wi-fi hotspot for other devices and hardware to connect

Here's how peer-to-peer Apple Pay payments will work - CNET

2017-08-29 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 4:00 AM Here's how peer-to-peer Apple Pay payments will work - CNET Apple Pay can be used to pay online or at stores, but it'll soon get peer-to-peer payments, too. That means payments to friends or anyone else you have on your contacts list. The feature wa

Uber says it will no longer track you once the ride ends - CNET

2017-08-29 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 1:34 PM Uber says it will no longer track you once the ride ends - CNET Uber puts an end to its feature that tracked passengers for five minutes after their ride. Uber Uber is pulling the plug on a controversial in-app tracking feature it calls "post-trip

Face it: Every new Apple technology is a disaster

2017-08-29 Thread M. Taylor
Macworld - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 4:00 AM Face it: Every new Apple technology is a disaster Apple is expected to release a new technology next month so you know what that means: it's time to worry about how bad it will be. Writing for Mashable, Jack Morse says if you're not afraid, you will be

How to keep Migration Assistant from overwriting existing files on a new Mac

2017-08-29 Thread M. Taylor
Macworld - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 5:00 AM How to keep Migration Assistant from overwriting existing files on a new Mac The Mac has a great app called Migration Assistant that is very helpful when setting up a new Mac and you need to transfer files from an old Mac. Jim O'Reilly asks a great que

22 positive, practical things you can do to feel better about yourself and the world, USA Today

2017-09-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Given the recent turmoil in the world, Cara and I decided to post the following article to both the Mac Visionaries and V iPhone mailing list. We hope you find it useful. Mark 22 positive, practical things you can do to feel better about yourself and the worldz USA Today Network By

Prepare for disaster: How your smartphone can help in an emergency, USA Today

2017-09-02 Thread M. Taylor
Prepare for disaster: How your smartphone can help in an emergency By Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY Hurricane Harvey has knocked out a lot of the regular communications infrastructure in parts of Texas, but a walkie talkie-like app has emerged to fill the need. USA TODAY Patrick Tobias seals his phon

Here are all the iPhone 8 rumors we know about, including the crazy ones, USA Today

2017-09-02 Thread M. Taylor
Here are all the iPhone 8 rumors we know about, including the crazy ones By Michael Desjardin, Reviewed.com Published 1:12 p.m. ET Sept. 1, 2017 | Updated 1:22 p.m. ET Sept. 1, 2017 Here's everything we think we know about the next iPhone. The iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus hit the shelves last S

The coolest, best and strangest tech of IFA 2017 - CNET

2017-09-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am posting the following article as a general interest piece as I think it important for us to be aware of new and exciting technology that may, some day, affect us all. Enjoy, Mark The coolest, best and strangest tech of IFA 2017 - CNET CNET News - Saturday, September

Goodbye, home button? Get ready for iPhone's biggest change - CNET

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I hope you find the following article interesting. As for me, I can tell you that I definitely miss a physical Home button, with integrated Touch ID, on the Samsung Galaxy S 8, so much so, that I have reverted back to my Galaxy S 6. If Apple does remove a bezel-based Home butto

US House votes overwhelmingly in favor of self-driving-car bill - Roadshow

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 10:14 AM US House votes overwhelmingly in favor of self-driving-car bill - Roadshow A bipartisan effort has brought proper national regulation of self-driving cars one step closer to reality. Nearly every member of the US House of Representatives voted in

Like Netflix? T-Mobile is giving it away for free - CNET

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 9:30 AM Like Netflix? T-Mobile is giving it away for free - CNET T-Mobile and Netflix are new BFFs. The primary beneficiaries of this new friendship will be subscribers to T-Mobile's "One" unlimited data plans, many of whom will get access to Netflix for

8 tips and tricks for iOS 11's Notes app - CNET

2017-09-06 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Just so we are all clear, I am posting the following as a news article, only, and not as an invitation to discuss behind-the-scenes beta software code details. If you are unclear as to the distinction I have set forth, above, please extend the kind courtesy of contacting Cara an

A Question About Changing/Selecting TTS Reading Voices in the iOS K N F B Reader App

2017-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I am running the latest version of the K N F B Reader app on my iPhone with the latest version of iOS. Try as I may, I cannot get the app to successfully switch to any other TTS reading voice but Samantha, Enhanced. When I attempt to switch the reading voice to UK English, Daniel,

AirPods, one year later: How Apple bet on our faces and won - CNET

2017-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM AirPods, one year later: How Apple bet on our faces and won - CNET Here we go again. James Martin/CNET A year ago, I put AirPods in my ears and they became a Reddit joke. Cigarettes in my ears. Hipster jewelry. Mini vape pipes. Dorkwear. Hell n

RE: **OFFtoppic, Game of thrones season 7 audio described?

2017-09-08 Thread M. Taylor
Everyone, Please take this topic, off-list. Do not continue this thread by replying to it. Thank you, Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Lewellen Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 6:05 PM To: macvisi

RE: A Question About Changing/Selecting TTS Reading Voices in the iOS K N F B Reader App

2017-09-08 Thread M. Taylor
s me sorry that in this instance I can’t reciprocate. Good luck, and I hope you find a solution soon. Mike > On 7 Sep 2017, at 23:20, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello All, > > I am running the latest version of the K N F B Reader app on my iPhone > with the latest version of iOS.

A century ago, the first Technicolor film was a total disaster - CNET

2017-09-09 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am posting the following as a technology-based historical point of interest, only. Mark CNET News - Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 5:00 AM A century ago, the first Technicolor film was a total disaster - CNET A hundred years ago, a group of scientists and silent movie stars

MODERATOR NOTE: A Quick Update

2017-09-11 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, While we are all concerned for the well-being of those in hazardous areas of the world, I ask that we keep these concerns off-list. To be more precise, If you want to know if someone lives in a particular area, for whatever reason, post your questions and/or well-wishes but, aft

RE: request to put up an ad on the list...

2017-09-12 Thread M. Taylor
Cameron, I am posting this, on-list, so all will no the following: All list posting inquiries should be sent directly to Cara and/or me, off-list. Do not send a message to the entire group requesting permission to send a future post to the entire group, okay? As for your particular request

How To Manually manage content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iTunes 12.7

2017-09-13 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As there are many, like me, who use both Mac and Windows, I'm posting the following article to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing list. The point of this support page, from Apple, is that one can continue to manage custom media content in iTunes 12.7: Mark Manually

Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone X vs Samsung Note 8: Phablet spec showdown

2017-09-13 Thread M. Taylor
Macworld - Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 3:30 AM Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone X vs Samsung Note 8: Phablet spec showdown Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 was the best phone you could buy for about a week. Now Apple has come along and spoiled Samsung's party with not one but two new phablet-sized phones

OLED vs LCD: How the iPhone X's display changes everything

2017-09-13 Thread M. Taylor
Macworld - Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2:10 PM OLED vs LCD: How the iPhone X's display changes everything The OLED display Apple is using in its new iPhone X brings several benefits over current LCD technology, but supplies are likely to be limited at first. Will be benefits of the new screen ma

Hideing and Displaying Caller ID in iOS 11

2017-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I just updated a phone to iOS 11. For whatever reason, I cannot locate where to select to either hide or display the phone's caller ID. I updated a Sprint phone. Before I update an A T & T Wireless device, can someone confirm that this option is still available in the phone'

How to Display Your iPhone Signal Strength in Numbers in iOS 11

2017-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Below, I am going to paste in the text that, up until now, it seems, would place iOS in a permanent field test mode. This would allow one to see the strength of the cell signal in numbers, rather than in bars. For example, instead of displaying 1 of 5 bars it would display -92.

RE: How to Display Your iPhone Signal Strength in Numbers in iOS 11

2017-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
splay Your iPhone Signal Strength in Numbers in iOS 11 It’s not available in iOS 11. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2017, at 3:37 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Below, I am going to paste in the text that, up until now, it seems, > would place iOS in a perm

A Request to confirm a Dialing Option for A T & T Wireless customers who have upgraded to iOS 11

2017-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello, Before upgrading my device, I want to make sure that one can selectively display one's caller ID. If someone using A T & T Wireless on an iOS 11 device could confirm that the following dialing option still works, I would be most greatful: 1. In the phone settings area, select to hide your

Mark's Accessibility Steps for Using iTunes 12.7 for Windows, How To Manage Custom Ring Tones, etc.

2017-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am going to cross-post this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing lists for those who, like me, use both iTunes for Windows and Mac. First, let me state that I just spent the past hour working with iTunes 12.7 on two Windows 10 PCs in conjunction with an iPhone 6

RE: Reading one's own responses in longer message threads

2017-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Michael, The phenomenon you've described appears to be a function of Mac OS/iOS, only. When I contribute to a thread on my Mac, I do not see my reply in the thread. However, when I contribute from my Windows PC using Outlook, I do see the reply in the thread, even when viewing the thre

RE: Siri is still pretty stupid

2017-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
You know, David, you're right. The other day, after updating to iOS 11 on a 6 S Plus, for the first time ever, using dictation Siri kept giving me directions to a CVS pharmacy located over 50 miles away even though there are at least 7 of them within 10 miles of my location. As I was in a ca

A Question for Those Who Have Updated to Watch OS 4 from Watch OS 3

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Perhaps I should have discerned this by now, after all the messages posted in recent days but, alas, I have not; so, I'm just going to ask: Are there any VoiceOver problems in Watch OS 4 that were not in Watch OS 3? Any reason why you wish you had not yet updated? I am thinking

Just a Quick Heads-Up to Those Who May Wish to Post iOS 11 Screen Recordings To the Web

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, NOTE 1: The reason I am posting this is to alert those, who do not have enough vision to see video display playback, to the fact that their iOS 11 screen recordings may need some additional processing if they are to be viewed correctly on non-Apple devices/platforms. NOTE 2: The f

RE: Offensive political discussions

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Denis, Cara and I completely concur with your sentiment. We are monitoring the threads, closely and should members insist on engaging in political discussions, we will simply revoke their posting privileges. As this list is far too high traffic for either Cara or me to continually ap

Apple's Portrait Lighting mode explained - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 4:35 AM Apple's Portrait Lighting mode explained - CNET Last year, Apple released Portrait Mode along with its iPhone 7 Plus, which uses the phone's dual rear cameras to create artistic blurry backgrounds (bokeh) that look like photos taken on a DSLR o

8 new features in WatchOS 4 you need to know about - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:04 AM 8 new features in WatchOS 4 you need to know about - CNET Alongside iOS 11, Apple is releasing WatchOS 4 to Apple Watch owners. It's compatible with every watch currently available from Apple. There are a lot of new, beneficial features as well

7 settings to change right away on iOS 11 - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 8:28 AM 7 settings to change right away on iOS 11 - CNET iOS 11 adds a bevy of new features and interface tweaks to your iPhone (and even more changes for your iPad). After opening your new iPhone or upgrading your current iPhone, here are the settings t

Hide the annoying app dock in iOS 11's Messages app - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As I loaned out my 6 S Plus running iOS 11, I cannot determine if there is a VoiceOver gesture that will allow the same option that is described in the article, below, but wanted to post the article anyway so that you know that it is possible to hide the iMessage App Doc, permane

How to disable Face ID on the iPhone X - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Monday, September 18, 2017 at 12:48 PM How to disable Face ID on the iPhone X - CNET Apple's iPhone X ($999.99 at Apple) stole the show last week with its sleek new design, lack of a home button and its host of new sensors up front. Those new sensors power not only the TrueDepth camer

8 ways to speed up iOS 11 on older iPhones - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Monday, September 18, 2017 at 11:01 AM 8 ways to speed up iOS 11 on older iPhones - CNET If your old iPhone is acting sluggish after updating to the new iOS 11, there are a few ways to chase those slow iPhone blues away. 1. Free up some space An iPhone at or near capacity tends to ru

Google wants to be Apple again. Here's the problem - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM Google wants to be Apple again. Here's the problem - CNET Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives. Can Google turn millions into Pixellites? CNET Try t

We smashed the iPhone 8 - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 5:00 AM We smashed the iPhone 8 - CNET Spoiler alert: Don't throw the iPhone from a high window. James Martin/CNET At first glance, not much has changed on the iPhone 8. Head on, it could easily be mistaken for an iPhone 7, or even a 6 for that matter

5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Friday, September 22, 2017 at 4:54 PM 5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown - CNET After a giant leak, a huge reveal and a full week with Apple's new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, you'd think we'd know everything about the company's latest phones. But new details keep trickl

Here's how Apple tried to sell me on the iPhone 8 - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Friday, September 22, 2017 at 12:33 PM Here's how Apple tried to sell me on the iPhone 8 - CNET Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives. Could the wily Apple store employees sell me? No, they

iPhone 8 survives bend, burn and scratch test - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Friday, September 22, 2017 at 11:28 AM iPhone 8 survives bend, burn and scratch test - CNET Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives. It's made of sterner stuff. JerryRigEverything/YouTube scr

RE: getting rid of the annoying Do Not Disturb driving prompt?

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Donna, >From within the Do Not Disturb settings area of your phone, set do not disturb >while driving to manual as opposed to automatic. This should stop the >prompting for the feature. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegr

RE: Hide the annoying app dock in iOS 11's Messages app - CNET

2017-09-24 Thread M. Taylor
tly. > On Sep 24, 2017, at 8:55 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > As I loaned out my 6 S Plus running iOS 11, I cannot determine if > there is a VoiceOver gesture that will allow the same option that is > described in the article, below, but wanted to post the art

RE: Siri is still pretty stupid

2017-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Okay, everyone, Stop contributing to this thread, immediately. Also, no more on-list political talk. Thank you, Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Lewellen Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 11:36 PM

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