RE: Verizon versus AT, new phone and questions.

2017-01-03 Thread M. Taylor
Gentlemen, Must I remind you to be gentlemen? I implore you to take a higher road this time, okay? Many Thanks, Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.T. Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 8:09 AM To:

RE: My 10 Favorite iOS Apps of 2016

2016-12-30 Thread M. Taylor
, Nice way to wrap up the old year. How do those banking iOS apps compare to access via the web? This may be what I should work on in the new year. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . I have seen the truth and it makes no sense. E-mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 12/30/2016 12:28 PM, M. Taylor wrote

RE: The Native iOS Maps App Provides Excellent Intersection Announcements, But .

2017-01-06 Thread M. Taylor
of interest when I'm in a car, but I turn them back on when I walk. I'll have to try that tomorrow with Maps. I've been wary of that app since the initial problem with wrong data in the mapping. Ben On 1/6/2017 21:32, M. Taylor wrote: > Hello All, > > I was just experimenting with

Let's Use Social Media to Advocate for The Visually Impaired

2017-03-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Earlier this week, both Apple and Starbucks announced that they were, in effect, reaffirming their commitments to several agendas. In apple's case, they introduced iPhone 7 and 7 Plus RED Special Edition, which is intended to give customers a way to participate in the fight against

The Native iOS News App: It's Right There Waiting for You

2017-03-16 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Recently, in addition to my third-party news apps, I have started using the native iOS app on my iPhone. The app has really come a long way in terms of being VoiceOver accessible. With the built-in notifications settings for many of its news channels, and given how easily one can

RE: Apple Two-Factor Authentication Finally Enabled on all of my Devices and Accounts

2017-04-01 Thread M. Taylor
my entering the code, the field to which I'd have to type the code was gone. Any tips or suggestions? Or does this mean that I always have to have another device at the ready while logging in? > On 1 Apr 2017, at 08:10, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hello All, > &g

RE: Apple Two-Factor Authentication Finally Enabled on all of my Devices and Accounts

2017-04-01 Thread M. Taylor
John Podesta’s email was penetrated and then broadcast all over Wikileaks which is why I made that comment. Thank you for setting a good example and encouraging enabling this feature. > On Apr 1, 2017, at 3:10 AM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hello All, > &g

RE: Apple Two-Factor Authentication Finally Enabled on all of my Devices and Accounts

2017-04-01 Thread M. Taylor
in the More Options link that appears in the same dialog box as the 6-digit code prompt. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 2:06 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com

RE: Mail Threading is working again and I love my Earpods.

2017-04-03 Thread M. Taylor
r my I phone. > > Thank you again. > > Kawal. >> On 3 Apr 2017, at 08:15, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: >> >> Hello Jessica, >> >> There are two ways to conveniently read messages, in threaded view, in the >> latest version

RE: iMovie and Voiceover

2017-04-03 Thread M. Taylor
Larry, While I have never used iMovie in Mac OS, I use it semi regularly on iOS and I can tell you that there are several options that are simply not VoiceOver accessible. As I have enough residual vision to work around this accessibility limitation, I can tell you that, despite my requests

Please Join Me in Requesting That The New 140-Character Reply Feature, introduced in the Latest Version of the iOS Twitter App, Be Made VoiceOver Accessible

2017-04-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing list. The following is the new feature, introduced in the latest version of Twitter for iOS: [BEGIN DESCRIPTION]: 6.75.2: 1. A few minor updates to make Twitter an even better place. 2. You can now watch

RE: Mail Threading is working again and I love my Earpods.

2017-04-03 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jessica, There are two ways to conveniently read messages, in threaded view, in the latest version of iOS. I will briefly describe only one of them in this post. 1. In Settings, Select Mail. 2. Set Preview to OFF. 3. Set "Organize by Thread" to ON. 4. Set Most Recent Message on Top,

Here is an Article on How to Cause a Computer to be Untrusted by an iOS Device

2017-04-03 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I recently had a need to untrust a previously trusted computer in conjunction with an iOS device. Of course, the easiest way to cause all previously trusted computers to be untrusted by an iOS device is to simply reset the Privacy and Location settings on the device, itself;

RE: free or paid vpn that works with Voiceover on Mac and iOS?

2017-04-02 Thread M. Taylor
I completely agree with you, Scott. This would be my suggestion, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2017 9:24 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com

Apple Two-Factor Authentication Finally Enabled on all of my Devices and Accounts

2017-04-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Well, I cannot say that it was easy, given that I have multiple Apple accounts on a wide variety of devices including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac, iOS, etc and also that I access my various email accounts from legacy Windows based clients but, after updating all components,

A Quick Question for All You iOS Old Time Radio Fans, Regarding the LibriVox App

2017-04-11 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Is the iOS LibriVox and/or LibriVox Pro app still VoiceOver accessible? For those who are not familiar with the tool, LibriVox and LibriVox Pro is a quick and easy way to access told time radio episodes, as well as a countless amount of other media, from www.archive.org. All

Gigabit LTE: Crazy Fast Wireless Speeds, Explained

2017-04-05 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I hope you find the following cNet article as useful and informative as I. Enjoy, Mark CNET How To - Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:27 AM Gigabit LTE: Crazy-fast wireless speeds, explained - CNET You might have missed one of the Samsung Galaxy S8's best features -- support for

Here is an Informative Article on How To Extend Battery Life on iOS and Android Devices

2017-04-09 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, The following article, the link to which is located at the end of the text, is an Informative piece on how to extend battery life on iOS and Android devices. Enjoy, Mark How I added four hours of battery life to my smartphone every day for free By Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA

The New 140-Character Reply Feature, in the iOS Twitter App, Is Now VoiceOver Accessible

2017-04-12 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing list. I am delighted to report, that as of the latest update, the new 140-character reply feature, in the iOS Twitter app, Is now VoiceOver accessible. Please join me in expressing our gratitude by posting

RE: The New 140-Character Reply Feature, in the iOS Twitter App, Is Now VoiceOver Accessible

2017-04-14 Thread M. Taylor
MacVisionaries Subject: Re: The New 140-Character Reply Feature, in the iOS Twitter App, Is Now VoiceOver Accessible is the mac doing this as well? > On 13 Apr 2017, at 12:59 pm, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhon

YouTube TV Release Date, Price and Specs

2017-03-05 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Here is an article that I thought you may find interesting. Enjoy, Mark YouTube TV Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET CNET Reviews - Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11:52 AM Cable TV just got its biggest competitor yet. YouTube, the most popular video service on the web that

Learning Ally Links App Now Compatible with iOS 10.3

2017-04-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Just a quick heads-up to let you know that the Learning Ally Link app, which was broken with the release of iOS 10.3 was just updated today in order to make it iOS 10.3 compatible. Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you

How To Stop Those Annoying, Endless Robocalls To Your Smartphone, USA Today

2017-04-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I hope you find the following article helpful. Mark HOW TO STOP THOSE ANNOYING, ENDLESS ROBOCALLS TO YOUR SMARTPHONE By Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA Today. Have you noticed an uptick in those super annoying robocalls, telemarketers, and scams hitting up your smartphone all hours

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

RE: Ios 11 beta and airplay and VoiceOver.

2017-08-10 Thread M. Taylor
017 kl. 05:57 skrev M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu>: > > 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 addr

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.

How to put your old phone to new use - CNET

2017-08-13 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,

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

2017-08-13 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

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"

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

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

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

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

2017-07-11 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

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

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

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.

iOS 11 adds music playback controls to Apple's AirPods - CNET

2017-06-29 Thread M. Taylor
iOS 11 adds music playback controls to Apple's AirPods - CNET CNET How To - Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 5:00 AM While there may not be a massive software update for Apple's AirPods themselves, iOS 11 allows you to set different functionality when you double-tap either AirPod. Meaning, you can use

RE: Getting abbreviated tweets in iOS Twitter app

2017-06-29 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Phil, The ellipsis does not mean that the tweet is being truncated. Generally speaking, people put an ellipsis in their tweets to indicate that the tweet is either being continued from or, to, a different tweet. Also, it can indicate that the reader needs to click on an imbedded link

How Apple is squeezing more photos into your iPhone

2017-06-28 Thread M. Taylor
FAQ: Apple's newest iPhone software attempts to move the world out of the JPEG era. CNET decodes the technology Apple will cram more photos into your iPhone. Here's how Back in 1992, Bill Clinton was elected US president, Microsoft released Windows 3.1 and digital photo experts created the JPEG

Smishing scams target your text messages. Here's how to avoid them

2017-07-03 Thread M. Taylor
'Smishing' scams target your text messages. Here's how to avoid them Marc Saltzman , USA TODAY While the name of this growing threat might sound funny, being a victim of it is no joke. Similar to a "phishing" scam where computer users receive an authentic-looking email that appears to be from

Mark's New Apple Watch with One Big Question

2017-07-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I just got a new Apple Watch, today. So far, so good. I successfully updated the software and began experimenting with the various aspects of the device. I have one luming question: I absolutely do not want any iMessages being pushed to the watch. How can I stop this from

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

2017-07-04 Thread M. Taylor
in the watch app, under messages are two choices. One is mirror my IPhone, and the other is custom. I have mine set to the first and haven't tried custom, but I have a feeling that might fix that particular problem. Take care, Lois -Original Message- From: M. Taylor Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2017

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

2017-07-04 Thread M. Taylor
your messages go to all devices signed in with your Apple ID. But there is a way to stop it, I did it with my old iPod Touch, which I only use as a music player. HTH, Donna > On Jul 4, 2017, at 1:23 AM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > I just

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

2017-07-04 Thread M. Taylor
on custom and turned off alerts. The next text that came in with my phone locked did not come to my watch. Apparently, you don't have to do anything with the messages app on your phone. Take care, Lois -Original Message- From: M. Taylor Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2017 3:16 AM

RE: marks new watch,

2017-07-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Simon, I love this idea of yours. I’m definitely going to give it a try. I see your point about the watch being an extension of the phone. If I can’t get it to work, then I’ll live with it and learn to enjoy even more of the proverbial “Apple Juice.” (big Smile) Mark From:

Type instead of talk to Siri with iOS 11 - CNET

2017-07-02 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:03 AM Type instead of talk to Siri with iOS 11 - CNET Matt Elliott/CNET Here's how my conversations with Siri usually go: press the Home button, ask a question, realize I spoke before Siri was listening, press the Home button again, ask the question,

How to enable iOS 11's hidden dark mode - CNET

2017-07-02 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 2:53 PM How to enable iOS 11's hidden dark mode - CNET Matt Elliott/CNET iOS 11 introduces a display setting that inverts some but not all of the colors on your device. iOS has long had a setting to invert the colors on your device, but now it has a

RE: marks new watch,

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
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. Taylor Sent

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

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
ng that's how I turned it off on my iPod, but that > was a long time ago, so sounds like I must have done it some other way. > Good luck, > Donna >> On Jul 4, 2017, at 12:50 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: >> >> Hello Donna, >> >> No suggestio

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

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

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
ion 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 <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hell

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

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
mplication 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 New Apple

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

2017-07-06 Thread M. Taylor
% 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. Taylor

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,

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

RE: Seeking Suggestions for a good iOS Package Tracking App

2017-08-05 Thread M. Taylor
om my iPhone > >> On Aug 3, 2017, at 22:10, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: >> >> 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2017-08-06 Thread M. Taylor
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. > On 6 Aug 2017, at 05:34

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

2017-08-06 Thread M. Taylor
ll 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 <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: >> >> CNET How To - Friday, August 4, 2017 at 2:27 PM >> 7 drastic changes coming to

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

10 ways the iPhone changed everything

2017-05-03 Thread M. Taylor
CNET: 10 ways the iPhone changed everything Ten years ago, Nokia was the world's largest phone maker. Microsoft was gearing up to launch Windows Vista. And the best new products at CES included a wireless TV and an MP3 player that streamed internet radio. Then, on Jan. 9, 2007, Apple CEO Steve

RE: Siri can not hear me

2017-05-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jennifer, Try attaching a set of Apple Earpods to your Mac and see if Siri can detect your voice. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jennifer parry Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 4:28 AM To:

Join Me In Requesting Better VoiceOver Access in the Nike+ Run Club App

2017-05-03 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Please join me in requesting that the Nike+ Run Club app be made more VoiceOver accessible. The direct link to the app in the U.S. app store is: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nike-run-club/id387771637?mt=8 Please submit a review in the iTunes App Store, and/or submit feedback

RE: Is it still possible to delete someone from a message thread?

2017-05-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jonathan, As far as I can tell, in iOS 10.3 it is not possible to delete someone from either an SMS or iMessage group thread. One can remove one's self from the thread but only if there are 4 or more participants in the thread. I know, I know. It's insane. I would be delighted if

With iOS 11 you'll never have to share your Wi-Fi password with friends again - CNET

2017-06-09 Thread M. Taylor
With iOS 11 you'll never have to share your Wi-Fi password with friends again - CNET Not only are some Wi-Fi network passwords obscenely difficult tor remember, but if you're the type to use the same password in multiple places, you most certainly feel a tinge of anxiety when a friend asks to

iOS 11 will stop apps like Uber from constantly tracking your location - CNET

2017-06-09 Thread M. Taylor
iOS 11 will stop apps like Uber from constantly tracking your location - CNET When iOS 11 is available later this year, users will have the option to customize how each app uses his or her location - regardless of the options a developer provides. Prior to iOS 11, users could only use one of the

iOS 11 will let you record your iPhone or iPad's screen - CNET

2017-06-09 Thread M. Taylor
iOS 11 will let you record your iPhone or iPad's screen - CNET The developer preview is out, and users are beginning to talk about features Apple didn't announce during the keynote. One such feature is built-in screen recording. It appears - as of right now - the feature is triggered through a

How Apple leapt ahead of Google, Facebook and Microsoft on A R - CNET

2017-06-21 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 8:16 AM How Apple leapt ahead of Google, Facebook and Microsoft on A - CNET Augmented or so-called "mixed" reality brings digital objects into the real world. GIF by Sean Hollister/CNET We knew Apple CEO Tim Cook was keenly interested in virtual reality

RE: AT launches fake 5G offering to play catch up with the rest of the carriers

2017-06-22 Thread M. Taylor
This is a very interesting article, Scott. Thank you for posting it. Mark From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 10:59 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: AT launches fake 5G offering

Apple's iOS 11 public beta is now available - CNET

2017-06-26 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Monday, June 26, 2017 at 1:18 PM Apple's iOS 11 public beta is now available - CNET Sarah Tew/CNET It's the tenth anniversary week of the iPhone, and it's also the release of the iOS 11 public beta, which is now available. Much like last year, the public version of the beta software

Full Article: iOS 11 public beta: What it does for the iPhone - CNET

2017-06-26 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Monday, June 26, 2017 at 1:01 PM iOS 11 public beta: What it does for the iPhone - CNET The iPhone 8 could end up being an amazing, transformative 10th-anniversary iPhone. At first glance, iOS 11 doesn't seem quite so ambitious. It's more of a series of targeted upgrades, with some of

Please Join Me in Requesting That The New Streamline User Interface, for the iOS Twitter App be Made VoiceOver Accessible.

2017-06-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing list. Recently, Twitter introduced a new, streamline, user interface in its iOS mobile app. In the latest version of Twitter Mobile for iOS, if VoiceOver is not enabled prior to launching the app, the new

How to beach-proof your phone Protect it from sun, sand, and seawater.

2017-06-25 Thread M. Taylor
How to beach-proof your phone Protect it from sun, sand, and seawater. By Sophie Bushwick, posted Jun 23rd, 2017 at 11:00am If you want to bring your phone to the beach (we know you do), you'll have to protect it from the sea. Pixabay On a hot summer day, the ocean beckons. So you slap on some

RE: unsubscribing problems

2017-06-27 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Paolo, I will remove you from this group using the email from which you sent this post. I'm sorry to see you go and wish you all the best. Sometimes, it can take up to a day in order to stop receiving messages once the unsubscribe request has been submitted. If you continue to receive

An Unexpected iOS App Store VoiceOver Bug

2017-06-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I am not certain if this has been discussed, on-list, but yesterday, I received a developer reply to my latest review. Even though the text of the reply was on-screen, VoiceOver would not read the text of the reply but only that of my original review. I have reported this to Apple

RE: An Unexpected iOS App Store VoiceOver Bug

2017-06-05 Thread M. Taylor
om my iPhone > On 3 Jun 2017, at 3:46 am, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > > Hello All, > > I am not certain if this has been discussed, on-list, but yesterday, I > received a developer reply to my latest review. > > Even though the text of the reply was on-screen, V

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