Re: app background refresh question

2018-12-18 Thread Dave
not totally sure, but you still might get a push notification. Dave. From: Ryan Mann Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:58 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: app background refresh question I would leave background app refresh on for apps like Uber. That way, if you go to the ho

Re: app background refresh question

2018-12-18 Thread Ryan Mann
I would leave background app refresh on for apps like Uber. That way, if you go to the home screen after setting up a trip, you will still get updates. My understanding is that if background app refresh is not on, you wouldn’t not be able to receive updates in Uber about things such as when yo

Re: eBay

2018-12-18 Thread goshawk on horseback
unfortunately then, don't know, as have given up on ebay for selling some time ago. sorry. Simon - Original Message - From: jhii...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 3:35 AM Subject: RE: eBay a sold item. So I sell the item,

Re: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Marie
I think it has gotten pretty silly. the fact is, the IPhone has no home button and is using face id. Some like it and some don't. No one is being forced to own one without a finger print ID. Marie -Original Message- From: janet gross Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:59 PM To: vipho

RE: eBay

2018-12-18 Thread jhii926
a sold item. So I sell the item, ship the item, get a tracking number. Then I have to add it on eBay so eBay and the buyer can see it. That’s where the problem lies From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 8:15 PM To: viphone@go

RE: Transcription Beta Question Please.

2018-12-18 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I think it is from iOS. I just work around the thing. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 8:08 PM To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com' Subject: Transcription Beta

RE: Deleting voice mails.

2018-12-18 Thread Carolyn Arnold
That was what I tried to do. It did not work. I flicked to the side and would finally get to Delete, but that wouldn't work. I reset the phone, still no go. Then someone mentioned rotor, that didn't work. Someone suggested flicking up, which I did, which didn't work, but then I flicked down, and

RE: Deleting voice mails.

2018-12-18 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Once I finally got them deleted, I could and did do that. I could not initially delete - reset, rotor, nothing worked. Finally someone told me to flick up, which did not work, but when I flicked down after that, I was at Delete, double tapped, and it worked. I did the second one, then cleared al

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I don't either, but the thing is, if someone does, the best thing is to make as little of it as possible. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 7:38 PM To: v

Re: eBay

2018-12-18 Thread goshawk on horseback
are you talking about tracking a purchased, or sold item? Simon - Original Message - From: jhii...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 12:03 AM Subject: eBay Only problem I have with this app on iOS is when entering the shipping/t

Transcription Beta Question Please.

2018-12-18 Thread janet gross
Hi Everyone, Can someone please tell me how to get rid of this annoying transcription beta feature that shows up every time I attempt to listen to a voice mail message? This is the most annoying thing, and to boot, it doesn't even read half the message! I have no idea how this even got on my ph

RE: Deleting voice mails.

2018-12-18 Thread Robert Wright
Flick down with 1 finger to delete a voicemail. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Carolyn Arnold Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 1:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Deleting voice

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread janet gross
Carolyn, I understand that, but I still don't see how anyone can say that is weird though. Regardless who said it. Smile! Janet -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 5:32 P

eBay

2018-12-18 Thread jhii926
Only problem I have with this app on iOS is when entering the shipping/tracking numbers on an item, there is no way for VO to see the done button. You have to hit the done button before you can hit the add tracking button. Anyone else experiencing this problem ? iOS 12.1.1, iPhone 5S. Thanks!

RE: Deleting voice mails.

2018-12-18 Thread Bill Outman
First, when you delete each voice mail, it goes into a deleted messages folder.. You can get to this folder through the deleted messages button within your voice mail tab. This gives you the opportunity to undelet the messages if you had deleted them by mistake. There is a clear all button

RE: iTunes update

2018-12-18 Thread Robert Wright
You are right. I didn’t notice anything after Mac. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 9:01 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iTunes

foldable bluetooth keyboard?

2018-12-18 Thread Devin Prater
Hi all. Does anyone have, or know of, a folding Bluetooth keyboard that works with iOS that is under $45? Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel th

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I was responding to Christopher's message to Simon. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: face id opinions w

RE: Siri Shortcut for Google Assistant

2018-12-18 Thread janet gross
HI Mary and All, I downloaded the Google assistant a few days ago, but when I go into the app , I get a message telling me to login to Google, but I don't have a Google account, so do I need to have an account? I never had the Siri shortcuts set up either, so do I need to set them up? If so, ca

Re: Siri Shortcut for Google Assistant

2018-12-18 Thread Brice Smith
I’m hoping it’s just a bug, but I can imagine Apple removing this one for obvious reasons. It actually seemed too good to be true while it lasted. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2018, at 5:31 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > In a word, yes. I wonder what happened. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPho

Re: Siri Shortcut for Google Assistant

2018-12-18 Thread Mary Otten
In a word, yes. I wonder what happened. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2018, at 2:17 PM, Brice Smith wrote: > > Has anyone else lost the ability to use Siri shortcuts to access the > Google Assistant? > > When I use my recorded phrase, Siri now always says “you’ll need to > continue in

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread janet gross
Lenron, You definitely have the wrong idea about this face id. Now, I can understand if you just don't like it, or you just don't want it, as that is your right, but Spin your head around hop up and down to unlock your phone, not so. You are blowing this all out of proportion! LOL! Janet

Siri Shortcut for Google Assistant

2018-12-18 Thread Brice Smith
Has anyone else lost the ability to use Siri shortcuts to access the Google Assistant? When I use my recorded phrase, Siri now always says “you’ll need to continue in Assistant.” My other shortcuts still work. I tried deleting and reinstalling this shortcut without success, so I’m starting to thin

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread janet gross
Hi Simon and All, Wow, so you think someone should be shot! LOL! Smile! I think this face id issue is well blown out of proportion. Some people are thinking they have to move their head around and around to unlock their phone, this is not the case at all. The only time someone will have to

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread janet gross
Hi Carolyn, I really don't understand why anyone would say that is weird to unlock a phone, as we as blind people unlock the phone with face id the same way as sighted people, so I'm really lost on this one! LOL! Janet , -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailt

iCloud backup. Will my VDR library be restored from here?

2018-12-18 Thread 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone
Hi, I have VDR enabled as an app in iCloud storage. Does this mean when I restored from this iCloud backup after resetting my phone, that my VDR library will be restored? I would very much like to avoid having to use iTunes and File Transfer for this purpose. Thanks in advance. Keith -- The

Deleting voice mails.

2018-12-18 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I have two voice mails. When I get to delete, I keep double tapping, and it keeps saying delete, only it does not delete. What am I doing wrong? What should I do right, please? If you pray, don't worry; if you worry, don't pray, Carolyn -- The following information is important for all members

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I am a one to say, if someone says something I'm doing is weird that I just say way weird, huh. That's the way it is. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:28 AM

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread janet gross
Hi All, Yes, I've also heard that Apple might introduce the touch id as well as the face id, so people will have a choice. As choice is always welcome. Janet -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Devin Prater Sent: Monday

Re: Nearby Explorer Downloading Maps on Cellular Data

2018-12-18 Thread Anna Dresner
Hi Joe, Open Settings and go to Nearby Explorer. Turn off Cellular Data until the maps are downloaded. Then turn it back on. Best, Anna > On Dec 17, 2018, at 5:30 PM, Joe Orozco wrote: > > Hello, > > I want Nearby Explorer to be able to use cellular data for navigation > when needed; howe

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Michael Doise
Good morning everyone, I felt that I need to put my two cent in on this topic. I understand that Touch ID allows for ease of use of your iPhone, and we should not have to feel that we are doing something wrong by using a phone in our pockets, but lets look at it from the perspective of someone

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Simon, you do knowhat the iPhone 8 has Touch Id? Nobody forced you to snap up an iPhone X last year when Face Id was brand new and just as with first generation Touch Id was probably not as reliable and good as second generation Touch Id was or this year's Face Id. -Original Message- Fr

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Len, You may not have your phone around people, but millions of people do and to them security does matter. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of lenron brown Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 11:59 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: face id opinions

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Having the choice once Touch Id is available to work anywhere on the screen would be ideal. Simon, I'm sure Apple hasn't consulted blind horseback riders which I assume do not make up a large number of Apple's customers, but also remember that there are a lot of people who probably love Face Id

RE: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
If Apple offers both it may not be this fall, but I wouldn't be surprised if it were in the Fall of 2020. Qualcom has just announced their Snapdragon 855 chip which supports fingerprint unlock by putting your finger anywhere on the screen and Android phones are expected to adopt it this year. Ap

app background refresh question

2018-12-18 Thread Louise Peyton
Hello, all: To ease battery drain in Ios 12, I turned off all the apps in background refresh setting. Now, the basic question is, what purpose does app background refresh serve? Is it necessary to have it on for apps including uber and lyft? Thanks in advance. Louise -- The following inform

RE: A few questions about Bos speakers and Spotify versus apple music

2018-12-18 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Shermeen Khan Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 9:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A few questions about Bos speakers and Spotify versus apple music Thanks so much, Sieghard. Am I correct in understanding th

Re: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Joney
I understand the problem people are having. However, I have found that if you memorize a spot that works in front of you, as in position, it will work every time. My daughter told me, that often I took the phone back to far. With her ideas and assistance, I can get it to undo itself 90% of the t

Apple releases iOS 12.1.2

2018-12-18 Thread Dave
came across this update today. Not sure, if there are any accessibility fixes for us. Dave. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriat

Re: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Angie Nutt
Maybe it’s because I’m getting old but I really wouldn’t care if a future boss thought I looked strange. I used to be very timid but now I’d likely tell above-mentioned boss just what I thought of him/her. All the best Angie > On 17 Dec 2018, at 20:00, Aleeha Dudley wrote: > > Responding to b

Re: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Larry Smith
Are we ever going to let this topic go??? damn! I’m sure I’ll get some negative blow back!smiles > On Dec 18, 2018, at 2:39 AM, Janet Bell wrote: > > Hi just wanted to point out that when you are out and about it is a lot safer > to have your phone in either your bag or pocket and I don'

Re: face id opinions wanted

2018-12-18 Thread Dave
Absolutely! Dave. -Original Message- From: Christopher Chaltain Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 2:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com ; goshawk on horseback Subject: Re: face id opinions wanted Not really sure what the argument is here. Nothing wrong with people choosing not to use t