RE: Apple HomePod Discontinued: Apple to Focus on Smaller, HomePod Mini, USA Today

2021-03-15 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yeah we don't get the home pods here, But I do wonder why apple don’t leave it up to sonos etc who specialise in this technology. Mind you sonos, Aren't we still waiting on headphones? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, 15 Mar

RE: an accessible driving game

2021-03-15 Thread CJ & AA MAY
Below I am posting part of an e-mail about an accessible driving game. I found it a little fiddly initially to set up but it promises to be great fun: Subject: A driving game! Below is a link to a fantastic driving game. this is a fun and great audio game and it is so so immersive, you a

RE: Masks & Face ID

2021-03-15 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I completely agree that New Zealand should be held up as a model of a nation that dealt with the pandemic aggressively and therefore avoided a lot of the disruptions to the health system causing unnecessary loss of life and also allowed their economy to recover more quickly. The mocking way you

Re: an accessible driving game

2021-03-15 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Wow!... back in the 80s, I did one for DOS called "Cabby". Finding way round map was one thing, making a profit atit was something else. RobH, fond memories. :Moon Lander was fun too; burn time to decelerate enough to land gently; no idea who did all the maths for it. That Splat! landin

RE: Masks & Face ID

2021-03-15 Thread Marco Curralejo
Couldn't agree more karma which is why I stated that these sorts of messages are ridiculous in the context given. Also completely agree that countries like Australia and New Zealand should be applauded for their efforts. Unfortunately, this person from New Zealand should not be applauded for hi

Alexis.

2021-03-15 Thread Jenny Bomareto
When Matt set up all three Alex is here prior to me moving to Tallahassee for the music it was commercial free so how do I set it up so it’s commercial free again and we didn’t have the unlimited one either now I know Matt does have the Amazon Alexa app on our phones so how do I get it back wher

RE: Masks & Face ID

2021-03-15 Thread sherrywells1157
I think everyone can agree that New Zealand has done an outstanding job re the virus. I think the reaction to your original email, Simon, was that you said who needs to wear a mask. I took that as sarcasm. I think others thought you were serious. So when people said you were ridiculous, they

RE: Alexis.

2021-03-15 Thread Richard Turner
First, it is Alexa, not alexis. You did not say which streaming service you have set as your default. Without knowing the service you are using, we cannot answer your question. Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. M

Re: Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand

2021-03-15 Thread Dan Yates
Got my iPhone mini in December and have enjoyed it, no problems that I have seen so far! Definitely like the scaled down size! Had the iPhone X r before! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2021, at 11:06 PM, Simon A Fogarty wrote: > > That's what Microsoft did with office 13, > They called it v

Responding back from Alexas.

2021-03-15 Thread Jenny Bomareto
We have three of them. Thanks for the heads up. One of them is named Alexa the other one Matt has named computer and the other one Matt has named echo. So that app Matt has on our phones as if I remember right it’s Amazon music. Thanks for your prompt attention! Sent from my iPhone -- The fol

RE: Alexis.

2021-03-15 Thread Christopher Chaltain
You probably need to go in and make sure Alexa is connected with your premium service and not the free service. Once we know what service you’re talking about, I’m sure someone will be able to help. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richar

RE: Responding back from Alexas.

2021-03-15 Thread Richard Turner
To not have commercials, you have to have a subscription, or if you have a Prime Membership you get a basic Amazon Music subscription included in Prime. You may have been on a trial subscription and the trial ran out. Or, you are not logged into the account that has the subscription. If you are

RE: Masks & Face ID

2021-03-15 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I agree! I actually don’t think Simon is trying to spread harmful information. Based on his other posts, I think he’s just kind of arrogant and doesn’t think much about what he posts. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: Marco Curralejo Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 6:44 AM To: vip

Apologies [was "RE: Masks & Face ID"]

2021-03-15 Thread Christopher Chaltain
My apologies to Simon and the list. I thought this was just going to Marco. I should have checked more carefully before hitting the send button. I’ll accept whatever punishment Mark things is appropriate, and I hope Simon accepts my apology. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: vi

Bose connect app

2021-03-15 Thread Kay Malmquist
Hi all, I just tried getting in to my Bose Connect app to see if there is an update for my Bose Sound link mini and I could not get it to work. What I mean is that I skipped the log in page and then a product carousel came up. I could not read anything else on that page except the about link.

RE: Apologies [was "RE: Masks & Face ID"]

2021-03-15 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Byte me, And no I’m going to have you beaten with a beating stick. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2021 3:40 am To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apologies [was "RE: Masks & Face ID"] My apologies to Simon and the list. I thought thi

Re: Bose connect app

2021-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
Make sure your Bose device is powered on, and connected to your iPhone or whatever device has the Bose connect app on it. - Brad - On Mar 15, 2021, at 14:46, Kay Malmquist wrote:  Hi all, I just tried getting in to my Bose Connect app to see if there is an update for my Bose Sound link mini

Re: Bose connect app

2021-03-15 Thread Kay Malmquist
It was for sure. The sound was coming out of it. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author Unknown. - Original Message - From: Brad Snyder To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 5:46 PM Subject: Re: Bo

vanquis now listening to inaccessibility complaints.

2021-03-15 Thread goshawk on horseback
hello all, if anyone else has been having trouble with the vanquis app, finding that they can't setup or enter there pass code due to none of the buttons being labeled, at last vanquis seem to be taking these complaints seriously, so it would be well worth getting in contact with them to report

RE: Bose connect app

2021-03-15 Thread Simon A Fogarty
I’ve got a few bose products and they don’t use the connect app, They use the music app, Have you tried the bose music app to see if that makes a difference? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2021 12:55 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re

Re: Bose connect app

2021-03-15 Thread Richard Turner
The descriptions in the app store say which devices the app works with, so it should be relatively easy to figure out the app you need. Richard "You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in

test

2021-03-15 Thread Kay Malmquist
Could someone tell me if this came through to the list? Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author Unknown. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the ru

Re: test

2021-03-15 Thread Barbara Stahl
It came through > On Mar 15, 2021, at 8:47 PM, Kay Malmquist wrote: > >  > Could someone tell me if this came through to the list? > > Kay Malmquist > kay.malmqu...@gmail.com > > "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" > Author Unknown. > -- > The following information is impo

RE: test

2021-03-15 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Kay, Yeah I’m seeing it there. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2021 1:47 pm To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: test Could someone tell me if this came through to the list? Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com

Re: test

2021-03-15 Thread Stewart McKay
came through just fine On 3/15/2021 8:47 PM, Kay Malmquist wrote: Could someone tell me if this came through to the list? Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author Unknown. -- The following information is i

Re: test

2021-03-15 Thread Kay Malmquist
Ok, thanks much. Take care. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author Unknown. - Original Message - From: Stewart McKay To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 7:52 PM Subject: Re: test came through

RE: an accessible driving game

2021-03-15 Thread Paul JOrdan
Sounds like fun! I want to go to the app store, to search for it by name so, what is the name of the game? Thanks. God bless! Paula and the pups From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CJ & AA MAY Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 4:00 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: an accessi

Re: an accessible driving game

2021-03-15 Thread Mich Verrier
It is a lot of fun search for Blind Drive from mich Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2021, at 9:05 PM, Paul JOrdan wrote: > >  > Sounds like fun! I want to go to the app store, to search for it by name so, > what is the name of the game? Thanks. > God bless! > Paula and the pups > > From: v

Re: Apple HomePod Discontinued: Apple to Focus on Smaller, HomePod Mini, USA Today

2021-03-15 Thread Mike Arrigo
I don't have a home pod or a home pod mini, but based on the reviews I have read, Apple is far behind in terms of the capabilities of the home pod devices compared to the Amazon Echo and Google home, I have both of those. I would say the Echo and google home are about equal in what they can do,

Re: Apple HomePod Discontinued: Apple to Focus on Smaller, HomePod Mini, USA Today

2021-03-15 Thread Anthony Vece
I have been pondering for the longest time getting a new stereo system. I’ve had surroundsound system since I got my first stereo system in 1971. I really don’t know what to buy. I had an Apple HomePod but it was a paperweight as far as I was concerned. It sounded wonderful it really did I have to

RE: BTG - Dolphin, The Right Of Reply

2021-03-15 Thread Marco Curralejo
Hello everyone, Welcome to episode 77 of the Blind Tech Guys. On this episode, Neill from Dolphin Access responds to our critique of their Screenreader, Thomas reviews how accessible Netflix is on both Android and iPhone and Kirt demonstrates voiceover command settings, a powerful feature f

RE: Apple HomePod Discontinued: Apple to Focus on Smaller, HomePod Mini, USA Today

2021-03-15 Thread Simon A Fogarty
I have an echo dot and sonos speakers And I don't believe I'd go passed sonos as my first choice for sound system products. There may be other things out there but sonos is my choice. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 20