RE: [tech-vi Announce List] iPhone 14 Pro Models Will Have a New Chime During Startup

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
If the regular iPhone 14 and 14 Plus have the sound it can't be part of the A16 chip because they only have the A15, same as the iPhone 13/13 Mini and 13 Pro/Pro Max. Only the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max is getting the A16 chip. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CHELA Robles Sent:

RE: A concern about iPhone 12 and battery

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Even at 80% it should not go from 100% to below 30% in 5 or 6 hours. But checking Settings > Battery is a good start because here you can also see which apps use up the most battery. My iPhone 11 is also just under 2 years old and my battery health is at 85%, I still get pretty much all day

RE: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
It is my understanding that the chime is a new accessibility option which all iPhone 14 models have. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of CHELA Robles Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 9:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: First thoughts on Apple

RE: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
If the satellite functionality doesn't work above 62 degrees North they probably use Globalstar satellites because Iridium definitely work much further north than that and probably do so all the way to the pole. And 62 degrees is not really all that far north in Canada since the border between

Re: A concern about iPhone 12 and battery

2022-09-07 Thread Anthony Vece
I would take it to an Apple store and let them check it over. Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!! > On Sep 7, 2022, at 11:38 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > Jim, > Open settings, Battery and double tap battery health. > If your battery is over 80% maximum capacity; Apple says you should be OK.

Fwd: [tech-vi Announce List] iPhone 14 Pro Models Will Have a New Chime During Startup

2022-09-07 Thread CHELA Robles
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: David Goldfield > Date: September 7, 2022 at 8:52:13 PM PDT > To: Tech-VI Announcement List > Subject: [tech-vi Announce List] iPhone 14 Pro Models Will Have a New Chime > During Startup > Reply-To: tech...@groups.io > >  > From the

Re: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread CHELA Robles
I also read the pro models will have a chime at start up. I will forward the email I got. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2022, at 8:35 PM, Kelly Pierce wrote: > > The satellite alert was the most compelling part of the presentation. > An article in Mac Rumors says the service will not be

Re: A concern about iPhone 12 and battery

2022-09-07 Thread Richard Turner
Jim, Open settings, Battery and double tap battery health. If your battery is over 80% maximum capacity; Apple says you should be OK. But from my experience if it shows your maximum capacity is under 85%, you may want to take it to an Apple store and see about a battery replacement, which should

Re: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread Kelly Pierce
The satellite alert was the most compelling part of the presentation. An article in Mac Rumors says the service will not be available until November. It will also not work above 62 degrees latitude, which is the far northern parts of Canada and Alaska. I believe Apple is offering it free because

Re: ios messenger app - very good news the spoken phrase add as a favorite has gone

2022-09-07 Thread Wendy Lin
Thanks man, I’ll definitely update my Messenger app. Yeah that is annoying for sure when Voiceover announces every chats and messages favourited. > On Sep 7, 2022, at 5:25 PM, > wrote: > > Hi folks > > Please do update tot he latest ios messenger app, the annoying phrase spoken > with each

A concern about iPhone 12 and battery

2022-09-07 Thread Jim Portillo
Greetings, I have noticed lately that the battery on my iPhone 12 seems to hold a charge for less period of time than before. I realize that I use my phone a lot, but it seems as though I have to charge it much more than before. I don’t use any new apps that would take up a lot of battery, and

Re: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread Richard Turner
iOS 16 compatible iPhones will include the new 14's and the following: iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone X iPhone 8

Re: iPhone Sound Quality

2022-09-07 Thread Richard Turner
If this is a change from the prior good quality sound, the microphones probably have gunk in them. Note that technical term, grin. My wife's SE 2020 sounds very good. both in recordings and over the speakers. Do you have an Apple store that you could take it too for testing and cleaning?

Re: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread CHELA Robles
One more thing to add the AirPods Pro is getting a new upgrade starting at $249 as usual so I may trade in my current version or iteration of the pros and get the next pro model they have tinier earbud silicone tips which is what I need since the current ones are not tiny enough for my ear

Re: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread CHELA Robles
Well I thought the audio description was really good. I just wanna say that I’m gonna stick with my iPhone 8 Plus until it’s no longer supported with iOS versions anymore and obviously until it bites the dust or greatly has a significantly degraded battery then I will consider the later models

iPhone Sound Quality

2022-09-07 Thread Joe Orozco
For some reason, the audio quality on my iPhone SE 2020 is terrible, most noticeable when recording in Voice Memos or when sending audio messages. There's a loud hissing, and my voice sounds muffled. I have no screen protector on the device. I've never dropped the phone. Physically, it's in great

Re: how close apps on the watch

2022-09-07 Thread Anthony Vece
For what it’s worth, I just remove the apps from the dock. Go into the dock with the side button. Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!! > On Sep 7, 2022, at 4:11 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > >  > I don't think you can close apps on the watch in the same way as you can on > the iphone. > > >

Re: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread Anthony Vece
I also have the Apple Watch latest edition of the SE. I find that there is no reason to upgrade from this particular watch. Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!! > On Sep 7, 2022, at 7:37 PM, Anthony Vece wrote: > > I find that there is no reason to upgrade from the iPhone 13 Pro. > > Sent from my

Re: First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread Anthony Vece
I find that there is no reason to upgrade from the iPhone 13 Pro. Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!! > On Sep 7, 2022, at 4:35 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > >  > The Apple Watch 8 has some good new features with crash detection and the > build-in body temperature sensor, but from what they said

Re: Unable to delete a sms message.

2022-09-07 Thread Anthony Vece
I would call Apple accessibility at 877-204-3930 Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!! > On Sep 7, 2022, at 5:31 PM, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: > > Hello, > > I recently exchanged a number of messages with my brother who is an Android > user. > > No longer needing to retain the conversation I deleted

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I’m not a fan of Kim Komando myself, and I agree that a lot of people, myself included, will trade a lot of privacy for convenience, but I don’t agree with the apparent sentiment that if Facebook collects all of this information then Apple gets a free pass. Not everyone uses Facebook or some

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Carolyn
Amen to that, Kenny! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kenny Nead Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 5:42 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move I think if Apple

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Carolyn
Mine is for five minutes. I'm thinking maybe the five minutes is five minutes after the last time the thing talked. I haven't tried it to see am good about turning mine off. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Margaret

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Kenny Nead
I think if Apple tracks me, they will get pretty bord!LOL I don’t really care, not a lot of excitement going on in my life! LOL From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Aedan Something Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 1:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Kevin Minor
Hi. You could substitute Android, Google, or any other smart phone, and the article would still be true. Kevin, Valerie and Jilly From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of bentleyj1...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 5:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple's

Unable to delete a sms message.

2022-09-07 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I recently exchanged a number of messages with my brother who is an Android user. No longer needing to retain the conversation I deleted it in the usual way. No matter what I do the most recent message I sent to him and the last in the conversation remains on my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I

ios messenger app - very good news the spoken phrase add as a favorite has gone

2022-09-07 Thread davycuppens
Hi folks Please do update tot he latest ios messenger app, the annoying phrase spoken with each contact, added as favorite, has eventually been gone throug this update. I am very greatful for those who reported it tot he facebook accessibility. Regards Davy -- The following information is

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread bentleyj1952
Most of the tracking is necessary in order for the phone and its Apps to function properly. How is my phone going to tell me where the closest library is if the phone doesn’t know where I am located? And, this really isn’t any kind of a secret since, there are numerous articles from Apple

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Thanks for that explanation. All I know is that if Apple decides to offer this it will most likely be perfectly secure. In any case, as I stated before, for me Face Id is a much better option, I can use it when it's cold out and I am wearing gloves and it works whether my fingers are full of

First thoughts on Apple Watch series 8 and iPhone 14

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
The Apple Watch 8 has some good new features with crash detection and the build-in body temperature sensor, but from what they said during the event that temperature sensor seems to be exclusively used for cycle tracking and may help women who are wanting to get pregnant, they did not say you

Re: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Nimer Jaber
FYI: Pixels use an optical sensor. Essentially, it's a camera. Samsung uses ultrasonic sensors. These are more accurate and I believe capture more data points for which to make an unlock decision. It's been the case that fingerprint sensors, especially optical ones, do have some level of

RE: how close apps on the watch

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I don't think you can close apps on the watch in the same way as you can on the iphone. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dan Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 7:28 AM To: 'cwc' via VIPhone Subject: how close apps on the watch You can double press the home button on Iphones with

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
And knowing Apple I doubt they would ever have a Touch Id side button on the phone or a Touch Id sensor on the back of the phone. If they bring Touch Id back at all it would be with an under-display sensor which meets their standards and given that article I recently read about the latest

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
No, there is not, iPhones without a home button use Face Id and that has not changed with the iPhone 14's which were just announced this morning. I am not saying it's impossible that Apple at some point will introduced under-display Touch Id which then would have a Touch Id sensor under a

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Then don't post stuff you think doesn't sound right and which comes from sources like Kim Commando who is known for their rubbish. I can go online and in a few minutes find a dozen articles which bash Apple to any degree and as Nimer and others pointed out, if you use a smartphone and are

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Apple in fact does the best job of keeping people's information secure and private as much as it is possible. Facebook really hates them because they make it so easy to opt out of much of the tracking that is going on and of course any online personality with some following can throw out such

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Dennis Long
I read the article and thought it didn’t sound right. I left my opinion out of the original post to see what others would say. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Nimer Jaber Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 3:22 PM To: Viphone Subject: Re: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking

Re: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Chuck Adkins
I agree, also remember Apple doesn't sponsor Kim. I am sometimes very leery of taking any computer advice from a syndicated radio program I've been radio for over 40 years and I know how radio works, like anything else, it's all about the dollar Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2022, at 3:22

Re: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Nimer Jaber
Kim Komando is nothing but a kwak out to get page clicks by posting scary articles. I'd say you should be much more worried by all the data your provider keeps about you, and all the data you yourself put out there on places like Facebook, and all the sites tracking what you do on the web, and all

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread davidmac1957
Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll down and double tap Display & Brightness. In the Display and Brightness settings, double tap Auto-Lock. Choose the amount of time you want your screen to stay on after you last touch your iPhone. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From:

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Richard Turner
Margaret, Auto Lock under Display and brightness locks the phone when there is no screen activity. If you touch the screen or something is running that is causing the screen to refresh, it won't lock. Set it to five minutes, lay the phone down with nothing running and in five minutes it will

RE: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Richard Turner
That is not a secret, nor has it ever been a secret. If people would take the time to read and explore the settings on any device, they would already know this. I find it annoying that people like Kim Commando make it sound like Apple is doing something devious. It isn’t Apple’s

Re: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Margaret Thomas
Sieghard and All: I want to keep Pass Code so it is available when needed and not totally disable it. I think 3 people have said that it is not a good idea to have the phone powered off most of the time as I have been doing and I want to try having it locked when I'm not using it to save

Re: Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Aedan Something
Thanks for the information. Apple should do a better job of letting users decide how it tracks phones and which services to turn off. Aedan > On Sep 7, 2022, at 7:21 AM, Dennis Long wrote: > > https://www.komando.com/privacy/secret-map-tracking-apple/465598/ >

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Carolyn
Same here, Sieghard. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code You have to remember that

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Carolyn
I did not have to use my passcode, when I had touch ID< neither do I have to with Facial ID, unless for some reason, it doesn't take. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 11:09 PM

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Christopher Chaltain
On iPhone’s you need to have a home button. On Android devices, touch ID can be built into the power button or a sensor on the back of the phone. They can also put the touch ID under the glass. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Rob

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Rob Armstrong
You cannot use touch ID with your iPhone. Your iPhone supports face ID and entering your passcode. Rob From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Esther Levegnale Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 10:47 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass

Re: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Esther Levegnale
hi, Anthony, thank you so much. I use a 13 pro max iPhone. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max! > On Sep 7, 2022, at 10:34 AM, Anthony Vece wrote: > > Touch ID needs to be built into the device that you would like to use it on. > It needs to be billed into the

Re: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Anthony Vece
Touch ID needs to be built into the device that you would like to use it on. It needs to be billed into the power button. Also the app that you want to use touch ID with needs to support touch ID. Sent from my iPhone 13 Pro!! > On Sep 7, 2022, at 10:32 AM, Esther Levegnale > wrote: > > hi,

Re: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Esther Levegnale
hi, everyone, this might be a silly question, but I was wondering if there was a way of doing touch ID when there is no home button? Thanks a lot. I hope you all have a good day. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max! > On Sep 7, 2022, at 12:49 AM, Sieghard Weitzel

how close apps on the watch

2022-09-07 Thread Dan
You can double press the home button on Iphones with a home button and get a list of open apps. You can select any of these you wish and then do a 3 finger swipe up and close those apps. How can I close open apps on the watch? I have looked through

Apple's iPhone is secretly tracking your every move

2022-09-07 Thread Dennis Long
https://www.komando.com/privacy/secret-map-tracking-apple/465598/ -- 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

Re: [tech-vi Announce List] Apple settles lawsuit with developer over App Store scam apps

2022-09-07 Thread Devin Prater
Or that he was hired by Apple. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 3:09 PM Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > I hope Kosta was well compensated, a few Million bucks is pocket change > for Apple. > > > > > > *From:* viphone@googlegroups.com *On Behalf Of > *Richard Turner >

RE: Can I Use Touch ID Instead of Pass Code

2022-09-07 Thread Dennis Long
Margaret You shouldn't power it off every time your done using it is meant to be on. You could've used touch id to install that free app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Margaret Thomas Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:18 AM To: V iPhone list