Re: ringtones question

Write me off list. I will only charge you a smile and a half - Original Message - From: masood To: VIPhone Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 12:20 AM Subject: Re: ringtones question do you all know any online ringtone maker for iPhone? thanks On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 7:0

Set iPhone as USB Device

Hello list It is the first time that I try to copy photos from my iPhone to PC. When I plug the cable into the pc's usb port I get a message on the iPhone that I must set it as USB device. I looked through the settings but I can not find such a setting. Can someone please help? I thought the pc wil

RE: Name That Tune

I don’t see anything in my control center for music recognition, however I do know that when I ask Siri to name that tune it usually does. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021 4:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Name That Tune

RE: question about other smart device lists

It was primarily the apple watch one I was interested in. I’m already subscribed to the echo one. Thank you very much Johna From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021 10:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: question about other smart dev

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

I am trying to find a link to the tech doctor podcast concerning the Airpod Max. Could someone provide it please? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021 9:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: AirPods Max first impressions The airfl

RE: Name That Tune

Name that tune is part of Siri and also the Shazam app. There is nothing in the control center related to that. Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. My web site, www.turner42.com From: vip

Re: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App

Does disabling a skill also delete it from the list? I would like to figure out to totally get rid of some skills from the list. Sent from Kimber's Red iPhone True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.—Martin Luther King Jr. > On Mar 7, 2021, at 5:33 PM, Sie

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

I did a search for Tech Doctor Podcast and the first result was: The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast (dr-carter.com) On that page, the one titled Apple’s Audio Magic is the one you want. Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to re

RE: Set iPhone as USB Device

I don't think I've run into that terminology. I plug my phone into the USB port and launch File Explorer with WindowsKey+e. Arrow down to the Apple iPhone and hit enter. Then drill down through the folders until I find the folder, or folders, that contain photos and copy that folder or files to my

RE: Is Voxer accessible?

No I don't think this is the same. I'm not familiar with Voxer. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Beth G Sent: Saturday, March 6, 2021 7:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Is Voxer accessible? Hi, It’s an app that gives you access to remote

RE: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App

Sieghard I'll look again. None of the pages I looked at a few days ago had a disable button that voice over spoke. I'll go back and look at what is contained within each Tab on the area where skills are mentioned. Deidre From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sen

Re: Name That Tune

If you are referring to music recognition, you need to go to settings, control center, and go down the list and insert music recognition. After you do this, music recognition will appear anytime you invoke the control center gesture. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2021, at 9:31 AM, Richard Turne

RE: Name That Tune

Thank you From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Cris Ali Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 10:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Name That Tune If you are referring to music recognition, you need to go to settings, control center, and go down the list and insert music recognition.

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

After listening to the tech doctor podcast, I must conclude that the Airpod Max microphones are horrible, since David Woodbridge sounds like he’s using a cell phone with a bad connection! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 8:36 AM To: viph

Re: AirPods Max first impressions

He might not ahve had something configured right because I’ve been told that the sound quality on my end is amazing. I’ve been using them for three weeks and have recorded on three podcasts for others. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macf

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

OK, thanks for your input I was really thinking of getting them until I listened to this podcast. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 9:16 AM To: 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone Subject: Re: AirPods Max first impressions He might not ahve

setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App

Kimberly Maybe it's time to get on the Echo list again and ask for sites that have answers to all these basic questions. There is a spot for help and feedback on the Alexa App so I thinkI'll review what is in there. When I looked at the part of the App that reads "Accessibility"

Re: Name That Tune

Name that tune is performed by an app called Shazam. Shazam is built in to the operating system and works when you use Siri. Sent from my Verizon iPhone 12 Pro!!! > On Mar 8, 2021, at 9:31 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > Name that tune is part of Siri and also the Shazam app. > There is no

RE: setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App

Reminders set on the echo device will not show up on your iPhone reminder app. You can ask the Amazon lady, (I'm trying to avoid using her name as sometimes the speech synthesizer reading her name invokes a response if you don't have headphones on,) what reminders do I have, etc. Richard Ral

Re: setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App

hello, With all this discussion about echo device, what is the subscription information for the echo list? Dan > On Mar 8, 2021, at 7:28 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > Reminders set on the echo device will not show up on your iPhone reminder app. > You can ask the Amazon lady, (I’m

Re: setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App

mmain+subscr...@echoing.groups.io Merv > On Mar 8, 2021, at 10:53 AM, Danny Keys wrote: > > hello, > > With all this discussion about echo device, what is the subscription > information for the echo list? > > > > > Dan > > >> On Mar 8, 2021, at

RE: setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App

Richard That's funny, I"'e ben wondering if the Amazon Lady was a whole other device! I was not using the right language to get Alexa to "cancel" a reminder. I only had one and she read it to me and first time around she offerecme no options. Next I asked her to de

RE: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App

If you don't have a disable link then maybe the skills you are looking at aren't enabled in the first place. Also keep in mind that many skills are not working simply by enabling them, for example, if you have an Apple Music subscription and you want to make Apple Music the default source for mu

disabling media control on locked screen -- or something like that

Not sure if the subject line really captures what I'm trying to ask. Hoping someone can save my sanity. I rarely listen to the very few music files on my phone. I don't want to delete them, but I get really annoyed how they often actually start playing. For example, if I'm listening to a book

RE: disabling media control on locked screen -- or something like that

I've never had anything start playing when I plug in earbuds. I had to travel in my job a few years ago and we would rent a car, and most of those were newer cars and I noticed that the ones that had the USB port double as a connection to the speakers as well as providing power would start playi

RE: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App

Sieghard Yes, I saw where linking was involved with various things. Alexa also lets me know what she can't do and how to do it, at least, when it comes to buying added services. Has anyone noticed how you can't stop an ad when it is in progress? I'm smiling. Deidre From: viphone@googlegro

Re: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App

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Re: Is Voxer accessible?

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Re: Set iPhone as USB Device

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RE: AirPods Max first impressions

I recommend you listen to the Tech Doctor podcast, and if you honestly think that David Woodbridge sounds good, then we’ll just have to agree to disagree! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 9:16 AM To: 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone Subject:

Re: ringtones question

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Re: New Sonos product about to be announced

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Re: repeating voiceover

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Re: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

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I think we're getting spammed

I think we're getting spammed by some one called Frank Youk. -- 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 inappropriate, please contact the owners o

Re: I think we're getting spammed

Yes, I was thinking the same thing, as I keep getting top posts from this person. Maria Campbell lucky1i...@gmail.com All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. --Edmund Burke On 3/8/2021 1:32 PM, Larry Lumpkin wrote: I think we’re getting spammed by some on

RE: I think we're getting spammed

We are. I forwarded one of them to Mark Taylor, but have neard nothing. This needs to be stopped from the admin side. It is absolutely stupid it is still coming through. Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. My web s

Re: I think we're getting spammed

yes we're definitely getting spammed. want to talk about all aspects of blindness? Join the blind chatroom list by sending an email to blind-chatroom-requ...@freelists.org with subscribe in the subject > On Mar 8, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > We are. > I forwarded one o

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

He said that he thought David had something configured wrong, but he has been told he sounds “amazing” when talking to people with the headphones and has made recordings for podcasts with them, clearly implying no negative feedback. He also had listened to the podcast. I would never make a purcha

About the spammer

If you have Outlook, you can create a rule in the advanced options for rules that looks for a word or phrase in the message header. I just did that, so any messages with his name in the header will go straight to my deleted folder. Since the moderator hasn't dealt with this, or maybe has tried,

Re: About the spammer

I did this last week, when I saw this guy first start spamming this list. Haven't been bothered by any emails from him cents. - Brad - On Mar 8, 2021, at 12:47, Richard Turner wrote:  If you have Outlook, you can create a rule in the advanced options for rules that looks for a word or phrase

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

You have a good suggestion. I was just really shocked by the way David Woodbridge sounded! I wonder how hard they are to configure? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 12:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: AirPods Max first impres

Re: AirPods Max first impressions

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IOS 14.4.1 is out

This is a security update which puts focus on fixing security holes within the web kit. So definitely one you'll all need to get. I just got it and all is well. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the runni

RE: Name That Tune

Is this an app you have to install? I don’t see it any where in the control center. I have an Iphone 7 running 14.4. Just curious. Sounds like something I’d like to try. God bless! Paula and the pups From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Cris Ali Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 10:09 AM To:

Re: IOS 14.4.1 is out

I hope an update is released that stops Voice Over from being cut off when a call is disconnected. I loose Voice every time a call is disconnected and that is very very annoying. -Original Message- From: Gordon Sent: Monday, March 08, 2021 3:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: IOS 14.4.1 is out

That only happens to me when I'm using the blue tooth connection through my hearing aids. If I'm using my ear pods it's not an issue. Still, it's annoying when it comes up. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of MamaPeach Sen

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Hi Dan, I can't seem to find a user manual online. Is it possible you could send me a cheat sheet of what the default times and temps are for the functions or a link to a user manual so I'd know what my starting point is? Thanks, Johna -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: AirPods Max first impressions

Thanks Richard. This information is very helpful. Now all I need are the AirPods them selves. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2021, at 2:38 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > This is the closest I could find to a manual. It is from two different web > pages by Apple. > > Adjust the acces

Re: IOS 14.4.1 is out

I don't use earpods, earphones or blu-tooth anything and it does it to me. -Original Message- From: 'Donald Moore' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, March 08, 2021 3:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: IOS 14.4.1 is out That only happens to me when I'm using the blue tooth connecti

RE: Smart cooker app does not work with iOS 14.5

Based on the demo I saw on YouTube, there are not default times and temps. Each menu has its own defaults. I think the easiest way to go about this would be with Aira or beMyEyes to just get the ones for what you actually make. I know she said the defaults were fine for rice, but from her descri

RE: Name That Tune

No, you may have to go in to settings and control centre and add it, But once you have it’s in the control centre right at the very bottom is where mine is, Music recognition. It’s pretty good at picking things but you have to listen to it carefully I find to hear what it says as it’s quickl

RE: Name That Tune

Do you happen to know what the gesture is to turn it on when you want to use to? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Simon A Fogarty Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 4:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Name That Tune No, you may have to go in to settings and control centre and

Cbs AllAccess Question

Hello Listers, Several old favorite TV shows I'd like to revisit are on the CBS allAccess APP. Before getting it, I'd like to know if it works with voiceOver. Peace & Blessings, Pastor Duane L. Steele Phone (276) 730-5194 -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPho

RE: setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App

Yes but the echo reminders pop up on my apple watch and iPhone through the amazon alexa app on my Iphone / watch, As well as the echo speaking them out. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 4:29 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: set

RE: AirPods Max first impressions

Hi Folks, Just a thought for you guys in citys / countries big enough to have apple stores, Yeah ok you are talking about someone having possible mis configured headphones. But if people are interested in purchasing these headphones , Why not head in to an apple store and try them out. Get a

Re: My attempt at a manual, was RE: AirPods Max first impressions

Richard, yes I do like this. I will keep both messages, however. It is very helpful to have this information. I am looking forward to trying out when they show up. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2021, at 3:38 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > Les, if you liked what I put up earlier, this

Re: My attempt at a manual, was RE: AirPods Max first impressions

Hey Richard, thank you very much for this. I really appreciate it. Juan Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2021, at 5:46 PM, Richard Turner wrote:  If anyone wants the word coument I put together, it is on my web site. www.turner42.com It is the heading after the useful apps link. Richard

Setting Spanish as the default languange on iPhone sE

Hello Listers, Afriend of mine, that speaks only spanish is getting an iPhone sE 2020. How would I go about setting spanish as the default language using VoiceOver? Thanks Michael Email: mikeam...@earthlink.net JFK"What kind of peace do I mean? What kind of peace do we seek? Not a Pax Amer

RE: Setting Spanish as the default languange on iPhone sE

I would start with Settings, general, Language and Region. You can set it to Spanish US, or likely Spanish in other countries. Then, no doubt you will want to set a VoiceOver language that is Spanish as well. He may also want to set the Siri language to Spanish if available. You may also want to c

RE: Cbs AllAccess Question

Hi. If CBS All Access is still there, I'm surprised. It's now the Paramount app. Kevin, Valerie and Jilly -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Duane Steele Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 5:29 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Cbs AllAccess Question Hello

Re: Cbs AllAccess Question

Paramount plus app seems to be reasonably accessible on the phone. It’s got accessible tabs on the bottom, and a search field. So if you know what you want to watch, you’re probably good. Plus they’re offering a free trial. So if you sign up and you don’t like the accessibility, cancel. Sent f

Re: I think we're getting spammed

I was getting the same messages as well! What do we do about this? Esther P. S. I just deleted them without even opening them. I knew enough to do that, thank goodness! Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Mar 8, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Maria Campbell wrote: > >  > Yes, I was thi

Re: Setting Spanish as the default languange on iPhone sE

If the iPhone is being configured for a new user, then the language selection is on the home screen when the phone is turned on. The end user needs to choose a language before doing anything else. Kelly On 3/8/21, Richard Turner wrote: > I would start with Settings, general, Language and Regio

Re: I think we're getting spammed

Just ignore them. Sent from my Verizon iPhone 12 Pro!!! > On Mar 8, 2021, at 9:30 PM, Esther wrote: > > I was getting the same messages as well! What do we do about this? Esther P. > S. I just deleted them without even opening them. I knew enough to do that, > thank goodness! > > Sent From

RE: I think we're getting spammed

Hello Richard and Everyone, Richard, or someone, please forward the spamm message to me, again. I will take care of it. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, March 08, 2021 10:34 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: I think we're getting spammed

Delete them. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 9:30 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: I think we're getting spammed I was getting the same messages as well! What do we do about th

RE: I think we're getting spammed

Oh for goodness sake, I'm getting spammed by all the emails that are telling me I'm getting spammed. Seriously?? Enough -Original Message- From: 'Simon Wong' via VIPhone Sent: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 2:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: I think we're getting spammed

Re: I think we're getting spammed

Since I created the rule in outlook I no longer see them. So, perhaps someone who gets the next one could forward it to Mark. His address is in the footer of every list email. Richard "You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelge

Activating a link

I have a text file with 26 links I need to use for a project. I put it into dropbox and voice dream reader, thinking that with at least one application I could activate each link from the text file. The phone says they are links, so I thought that double tapping on one would open it in safari

RE: I think we're getting spammed

I grabbed a message out of my deleted folder and forwarded it to Mark. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: I think we're ge

RE: I think we're getting spammed

And you know you're doing the same thing yourself! The best thing to do in these situations is send a message to the list moderator and let them deal with it. Complaining about it on list is just adding to the spam traffic itself. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook -Original Messag

Re: Activating a link

Hi Ann, If you have, Link, added to the rotor while you're in the text file set the rotor to Links and I believe you can then do a single finger double tap to activate them. I had this a few weeks ago and I believe this was the way I did it. Oh yeah, after setting the rotor to links I believe

RE: Cbs AllAccess Question

My experience with the CBS All Access app, which is now the Paramount Plus app, on my iPhone 8 with IOS 14, is mixed. Voiceover kind of works, but it's certainly not always easy to find what I want. For example, I just spent several minutes sliding my finger around trying to land on the button

RE: Activating a link

That's because they are in a text file. Try copying and pasting the links one by one. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 4:42 pm To: viPhone list Subject: Activating a link I have a text file with 26 links I need to use

RE: I think we're getting spammed

It looks more to me like he's been compromised and then they are spamming us as a list from his account. Either way it's annoying but hey that's what the rules and del keys are for. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, 9 March 202

Re: Setting Spanish as the default languange on iPhone sE

Actually, the way to do this is to select Spanish as your language on the very first screen of the initial setup of a new iPhone. Once you have selected Spanish, or any other language other than English, the iPhones interface will be in the language that is selected. - Brad - On Mar 8, 2021, a

Re: Activating a link

A text file with an extension of .txt, is an ASCII plain text file, and what you read as links, are nothing more than text strings, in a plain text file. In other words, they are not active links, and cannot be acted upon. You can set your rotor on “Links”, and none will be found, because no activ

List Spammer Has Been Banned: A Quick Note

Hello Everyone, Okay, I have just banned the guy named Frank from the goup. I apologize for the delay in responding to this problem but please understand that, between my developer communities, charity efforts, support forums, private correspondence, etc., I get thousands (I am not exaggerating)

RE: List Spammer Has Been Banned: A Quick Note

Hey Mark, Thanks for dealing with it as quickly as you did, Next time though can you read your mail quicker! It's not like your busy or anything! LOL. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 7:23 pm To: viphone@googlegroups