Re: Problem with Siri and 16.2 when trying to open messages app not send a message.

2022-12-14 Thread Richard Turner
Well, I just did both things with Hey Siri; as well as holding the side switch and asking Siri to open messages and to open Weather. I did it three times in a row with each app and each method. iOS 16.2. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little

RE: Bard app not keeping my place

2022-12-13 Thread Richard Turner
If you want to read best sellers along with print readers, use Bookshare.org since they get most books the day they are published in print. Before BARD began getting the commercial audio books, it usually took at least a year and often longer to get an the audio book because they had to record i

Fwd: iOS and iPadOS 16.2 released

2022-12-13 Thread Richard Turner
> The AppleVis report on fixed accessibility bugs and₦ew bugs are detailed at: > https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-162-ipados-162-bringing-bug-fixes-voiceover-braille-users > > > > > Richard, USA. > “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little > cons

RE: Maps in iOS Weather App

2022-12-13 Thread Richard Turner
There was no discernable text in this message from Alec, I think. The letters were not in English. It said: “Вт, 13 дек. 2022 г. в 13:04, Kelly Ford <” Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Int

RE: Maps in iOS Weather App

2022-12-13 Thread Richard Turner
Perhaps that is a good suggestion to submit to www.apple.com/feedback and accessibil...@apple.com Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner4

Re: Bard app not keeping my place

2022-12-12 Thread Richard Turner
I have not had this issue. I always stop the book before I close the app out of the app switcher. I've been using the app almost daily since the last release. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is w

Re: Microsoft sound scape being discontinued

2022-12-12 Thread Richard Turner
s a >> person or a community who's committed to picking it up and running with it. >> Although this does happen, and when it does it can be great, but I'm afraid >> this is the exception and not the rule. >> >> -- >> Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷ >&

RE: Microsoft sound scape being discontinued

2022-12-12 Thread Richard Turner
pra...@gmail.com <mailto:r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com> On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 2:23 PM Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote: It is only useful if you have Headphones that allow you to hear your surroundings since it is in stereo and intended to help identify places i

RE: Microsoft sound scape being discontinued

2022-12-12 Thread Richard Turner
It is only useful if you have Headphones that allow you to hear your surroundings since it is in stereo and intended to help identify places in relation to where you are. I don’t know how many countries it worked in. And, they are not just "abandoning it" as some have said. They are making it

RE: Microsoft sound scape being discontinued

2022-12-12 Thread Richard Turner
This is sad news. But, I went to the link provided in the update and will copy the text below following the link. It will become open source, but read below for details and dates. The Microsoft Soundscape iOS app is being discontinued as of Jan 3, 2023, and will not be available for download.

RE: Iphone 16.2

2022-12-12 Thread Richard Turner
Paula, Do you regularly close apps out of the app switcher? Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com -Original Message- From:

RE: An issue switching to a new iPhone

2022-12-10 Thread Richard Turner
t; On Dec 10, 2022, at 9:39 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  If Xfinity cannot fix it, you may need to try Apple Accessibility, but it sounds like you are maybe in that update screen where you have to pick your language, I always just double tap where it

RE: An issue switching to a new iPhone

2022-12-10 Thread Richard Turner
ething about update, and a bunch of other stuff. The software is up-to-date. Jim Jones Sent from my iPhone cassie1...@gmail.com <mailto:cassie1...@gmail.com> On Dec 10, 2022, at 9:16 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:  Check in Settings, Access

RE: An issue switching to a new iPhone

2022-12-10 Thread Richard Turner
Check in Settings, Accessibility, VoiceOver, VoiceOver Recognition and make sure Screen recognition is turned off. Also, did you check with your carrier if they needed to do anything on their end to connect your account with the new phone? Some carriers do have to do something on their end.

RE: cosori oven question?

2022-12-09 Thread Richard Turner
Call Cosori about how to access the convection feature. I don’t have that model. 888-402-1684 HTH, Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: importing ringtone using itunes?

2022-12-09 Thread Richard Turner
Here is mark Taylor's instructions on copying Ringtones with iTunes 12.7 and later. In iTunes 12.7 for Windows, it is no longer necessary to actually use the file menu to import ringtones. In fact, attempting to do so will gain you nothing. (smile). So, to add a ringtone to your device,

RE: Looking for an iOS programmer

2022-12-07 Thread Richard Turner
I’d also suggest reaching out to the folks at Applevis.com Or, reach out to the developer of one of your favorite apps. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

Re: apple tv question

2022-12-02 Thread Richard Turner
There should be no reason why the smart TV cannot download the Apple TV plus app. Since we got our smart TV, the physical Apple TV has been mostly collecting dust; though my wife used it on occasion in her sowing room. Though now she has a Roku stick on that not quite as smart of a smart tv...

RE: Apple TV without a physical screen - Results

2022-12-02 Thread Richard Turner
com/dp/B00KBHX072?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share >>> Matthew >>> >>> >>> On Nov 19, 2022, at 2:44 PM, Joney Owen >> <mailto:talk2o...@gmail.com> > wrote: >>> >>> I asked this question when I was in a class for Apple TV a year or so a

Re: Is voice dream reader supposed to read doc files?

2022-12-01 Thread Richard Turner
Saving as a newer format is a good idea. It should read the older format; So, saving as the newer format is worth a try. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin My web site:

RE: stopping dictation

2022-11-30 Thread Richard Turner
I just was looking at the Siri settings, under Settings, Accessibility, Siri, and there is a setting called: Show Apps Behind Siri, which for me is off. I don't recall setting it. I wonder if that is why there is no message shown because this is not on? I don't use Siri this way to the extent

RE: Apple TV without a physical screen - Results

2022-11-30 Thread Richard Turner
mes when tvs or >>> gaming consoles don’t have their own audio outputs, and you need to have >>> them for some external speakers. It's about a thirty dollar item: >>> ViewHD Premium HDMI to HDMI +... >>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072?ref=p

RE: stopping dictation

2022-11-30 Thread Richard Turner
What is key in reporting issues, is that Apple receives reports from lots of different people. Multiple reports from the same person on the same issue does nothing but take up time. If only a handful of people are reporting an issue, it could be something with their particular setup so Apple wo

RE: Vibration question revisited

2022-11-29 Thread Richard Turner
Hi Paula, Try using the search function at the top of the settings screen. Type in vibration And the second result should be what you are looking for. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for

RE: braille display and iOS 16 not re pairing

2022-11-29 Thread Richard Turner
Maria, Make sure you lock the iPhone before putting the Polaris to sleep or switching to another app. Then, before trying to reconnect, make sure the phone is locked, put the Polaris in whatever it calls Bluetooth mode or terminal mode, etc., then unlock the phone and they should reconnect in

RE: looking for ann app that checks breathing and oxygen levels.

2022-11-29 Thread Richard Turner
Without a device connected to your body, those measurements would be impossible. The Apple Watch can check your heart rate. It can also check the blood oxygen level starting I think with the Series 6. Have you consulted your doctor? There may be much more affordable solutions. s Richard, U

Re: Recording apps

2022-11-28 Thread Richard Turner
:  LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Follow www.instagram/TheBlindMan12v those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. -Steve Jobs  On Nov 28, 2022, at 5:07 PM, Richard Turner wrote:  That's all well and good; bu

Re: Recording apps

2022-11-28 Thread Richard Turner
d are the ones who do. -Steve Jobs  On Nov 28, 2022, at 4:42 PM, Richard Turner wrote:  What is odd is that when you follow the link for app support on the app store page, you go to their web site, sweetmansystems.com but pocket recorder is not mentioned anywhere.   They do give their ema

Re: Reading prescription labels

2022-11-27 Thread Richard Turner
st started this service on April 22, 2022. I just got my first >>> prescription with the new service and it works great. So give it a try as >>> what do you have to lose. >>> So please pass the word out to all people who could benefit in using this >>> great

RE: SIRI and Maps

2022-11-27 Thread Richard Turner
If you used to be able to do that, it doesn’t work for me either running iOS 16.1.1 on the 13 pro. I usually open my contacts if I don’t know the address and check it before using Siri. Though, I usually use Google Maps but the process is the same. If in Google Maps, I type in a name from my c

RE: Reading prescription labels

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Turner
Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 9:35 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Reading prescription labels LIDAR is not OCR. Perhaps the built-in text recognition in the camera could do it these days, but the best is get

RE: Reading prescription labels

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Turner
: Saturday, November 26, 2022 11:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Reading prescription labels Hi Richard, I didn't know there was an Aberdeen, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mr. Ed -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, November 2

RE: Question about LiDAR on my 14 Pro.

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Turner
Was Jonathan using the Magnifier features? If so, you probably don’t’ have the extra items checked. When in Magnifier, double tap in the view finder, then double tap on Detection mode, even if it says selected already. Then, you have several options: People Detection, Door detection, and Im

RE: Reading prescription labels

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Turner
, > There is Script Talk with EnVisionAmerica but not available everywhere ... > > Lyne > >> Le 26 nov. 2022 à 09:15, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> a écrit : >> >> You could gently remove the label and get Seeing A I to read it. I guess >> LiDAR

RE: Reading prescription labels

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Turner
th EnVisionAmerica but not available everywhere ... > > Lyne > >> Le 26 nov. 2022 à 09:15, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> a écrit : >> >> You could gently remove the label and get Seeing A I to read it. I guess >> LiDAR could, if you have it? >>

RE: Reading prescription labels

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Turner
gently remove the label and get Seeing A I to read it. I guess LiDAR could, if you have it? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 8:12 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re

RE: Reading prescription labels

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Turner
It is far safer to use a service like Aira where the people are licensed and bonded as well as trained for this kind of personal information if you don’t have access to something like ScriptTalk through your pharmacy. Push the pharmacy to begin using accessible label systems. I would never

Re: Reading prescription labels

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Turner
The problem is reading on the curve. The best solution is to get the pharmacy to connect with Envision America and their ScrirtTalk program which gives visually impaired people access to all of the medication info including the prescription number and refills remaining, etc. You could try Voice

RE: voice ocr?

2022-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
It is an app that is now paid on a subscription basis and personally, I think you can get equally good results with Voice Dream Scanner. The developer of Voice OCR came out with it when he was 15 or 16. It had impressive potential and then was ignored until he got out of college. I haven’t kept

RE: questionwhat are the best apps to read a visa debbit card.

2022-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
Did Aira stop its free 4 minute calls? Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com From: viph

RE: NFL audio

2022-11-23 Thread Richard Turner
In short, no. SiriusXM is still the most reliable way to get NFL broadcasts. They do not have archives of games though, which some people want. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelli

RE: fixing a compass heading

2022-11-21 Thread Richard Turner
There in lies the reason I said she would need to contact Apple Accessibility. I have not tried it, and have no need to do so. I figured the information would direct her where she needs to go for more help. Having to hold the phone flat while using the compass kind of is a deal-breaker i

Re: fixing a compass heading

2022-11-21 Thread Richard Turner
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/compass-iph1ac0b663/iosHere is an article from Apple support. After you read this, I suspect you will need to contact Apple directly to see if there is an option to do what you want using VoiceOver. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what

RE: Twitter closes offices until Monday as more employees quit

2022-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
I would never call someone like the Chief Twit stupid, just that he fits his own chosen title, 😊. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: Can You Replicate These Bugs in iOS 16?

2022-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
email preview is still present. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2022 7:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subjec

RE: Apple TV without a physical screen?

2022-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
Apple Accessibility is available 24/7 at 877-204-3930 I suspect the answer is that the Apple TV won't care, but short of just trying it, the good folks at Apple could answer your question quickly. I don't have a physical Apple TV, I just use the app on my iPhone or our Smart TV in our living ro

RE: Another bt keyboard questionI suspect the answer to this question is n

2022-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
mey, you need about four arms to be able to do that! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 19 Nov 2022, at 16:11, Richard Turner wrote: >> >> Maria, >> I checked under VoiceOver settings, commands, System, Switch to next app, >> and it is Control+options+Shift+ri

RE: Another bt keyboard questionI suspect the answer to this question is n

2022-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
, you need about four arms to be able to do that! Sent from my iPhone > On 19 Nov 2022, at 16:11, Richard Turner wrote: > > Maria, > I checked under VoiceOver settings, commands, System, Switch to next app, and > it is Control+options+Shift+right square bracket. Switch

RE: Another bt keyboard questionI suspect the answer to this question is n

2022-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
Maria, I checked under VoiceOver settings, commands, System, Switch to next app, and it is Control+options+Shift+right square bracket. Switch to previous app, control+options+shift+left square bracket. The left and right brackets are the two keys to the right of the letter p on a full keyboard.

RE: Any tricks for dealing with attachmnts?

2022-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
Dave already said this, but I will repeat, yes, just forward the message and say Include when it asks if you want to include the attachments. Then, edit the original text as you like. HTH, Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wag

Re: Can You Replicate These Bugs in iOS 16?

2022-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
The first item is a known issue. Apple is aware of this and hopes to have it resolved in the next release. Like Alan, I don't do the other things you mention; but I've seen the heading issue in other places at times. If you have not, report these to accessibil...@apple.com Richard, USA. “Wha

RE: Another bt keyboard questionI suspect the answer to this question is n

2022-11-18 Thread Richard Turner
Actually, yes. I don't recall right now if it is a default keystroke, or if you have to define it under commands in VoiceOver settings. If you dig through the commands in the VO settings, you should find Siri and if no keyboard command is defined, you can pick a command and add it assuming that

RE: Bt keyboard question

2022-11-18 Thread Richard Turner
Actually, with any braille display, space plus dots 2,5 puts you into the control center from anywhere. And, it is very fast. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My

RE: Is this a potential security problem?

2022-11-18 Thread Richard Turner
@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:41 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Is this a potential security problem? My initial reaction was that you are being New York paranoid. It is just as li

RE: Is this a potential security problem?

2022-11-17 Thread Richard Turner
Kelly, Have you ever had to use the pepper spray? How do you avoid blow-back from the spray? How long are the cans good for? Any concerns about them failing to work because they are too old? Personal crimes are up everywhere, so this is good information to have if you tend to walk alone a lot

Re: Is this a potential security problem?

2022-11-16 Thread Richard Turner
My initial reaction was that you are being New York paranoid. It is just as likely that a mugger could wack a blind person on the head, and put their finger on the device to unlock it if it has the home button. I've never heard of either thing happening anywhere. And, good luck to the thief who kn

RE: Cellar Tracker for tracking wine

2022-11-16 Thread Richard Turner
o:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 11:55 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Cellar Tracker for tracking wine Hello, I have started a new thread from the previous one concerning accessibl

Cellar Tracker for tracking wine

2022-11-15 Thread Richard Turner
Hello, I have started a new thread from the previous one concerning accessible wine tracking apps. Cellar Tracker on first glance is quite accessible. I wrote and gave them some feedback about the picker item for the area you want to searhc or add to, and I have to give them a gold

RE: Accessible wine tracking app

2022-11-15 Thread Richard Turner
Well, I am interested in this as well. So, in looking for apps to do this, I discovered that Cellar Tracker has an iOS app now. It requires internet access, but looks to be pretty accessible. I just set it up this morning and haven’t added any wines yet, but it looks worth exploring. To do

RE: LiDAR.

2022-11-12 Thread Richard Turner
Carolyn, What app are you using? Tha tis about all the Magnifier does that is built-in. Try Seeing AI’s World channel or the Super Lidar app from the folks who make SuperSense. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” --

Re: Finding and opening attachmentns.

2022-11-12 Thread Richard Turner
one problem is that if it is an image; it may be imbedded in the message and not a old style attachment. Then, I think you are stuck with the vertical scroll nonsense. If a file, I've always been able to use the old method you mentioned. How to avoid images being imbedded is the $64000 question.

RE: 16.1.1

2022-11-09 Thread Richard Turner
us bugs in their follow-up of beta versions. They have never spoken about dictation or notification bugs that were noticed and reacted on this list and many other facebook groups. Who are they? Davy -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: viphone@googlegroups.com Namens Richard Turner Verzonden:

RE: 16.1.1

2022-11-09 Thread Richard Turner
According to Applevis.com the release notes did not specify anything to do with VoiceOver. They want to hear from folks if they find any changes, good or bad, for VoiceOver users. https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-1611-ipados-1611-macos-ventura-1301-bug-fixes Richard, USA. “Rea

RE: Question about Lazarillo

2022-11-09 Thread Richard Turner
Open Lazarillo, stop the exploration so you can hear what VoiceOver will tell you. The bottom right corner is the settings tab, double tap that. Then, flick right with one finger or explore the screen to find Unit of Measure and double tap. You want Imperial. Select that and hit done or back

RE: Braille Screen Input question's

2022-11-05 Thread Richard Turner
Tabletop mode is designed to lay the phone on its back flat on a table and write as if you were writing on a Perkins Brailer. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Un

RE: Convert M4A to TXT format?

2022-11-01 Thread Richard Turner
Yes, I missed that before sending out the email. Blame the sender for letting that get by. That is also why spell check is not enough, since that is a word, it would never be caught. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner f

RE: Having dictation problems with IOS 16.1.

2022-11-01 Thread Richard Turner
accurate than in the past. > Alison > (U.K.) > > -----Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Richard Turner > Sent: 31 October 2022 23:23 > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Having dictation problems with IOS 16.1. > &g

RE: Having dictation problems with IOS 16.1.

2022-10-31 Thread Richard Turner
Saying that you are having trouble, doesn't give us anything to go by. What kind of trouble? Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com

RE: Spatialized Stereo, better info from Tom's Guide

2022-10-30 Thread Richard Turner
of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2022 8:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Spatialized Stereo, better info from Tom's Guide

2022-10-30 Thread Richard Turner
Since this topic of Spatialized Stereo has come up, here is a better explanation than I had given. >From a Tom's Guide article in June, 2021 In iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, Apple has quietly included a new audio feature called "Spatialize Stereo" that takes any non-Dolby stereo mix and crea

RE: Fake stereo mode on Airpods Pro 2?

2022-10-30 Thread Richard Turner
about voiceover being heard and stereo rather than audio playback. It cuts in and out doing this on the AirPods too. Hope this helps. Jenn. Jenn and Kumi > On Oct 30, 2022, at 8:01 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > It is not a bug. > It is called Spatialized Stereo, which is different t

RE: Convert M4A to TXT format?

2022-10-30 Thread Richard Turner
Depending on the phone model, if it has stereo microphones, you can set Just Press Record to use the stereo iPhone microphone. I’ve recorded a few concerts with very good results this way. I put up some samples on my web site. But, in any case, it is my go to recording app for anything the

RE: Fake stereo mode on Airpods Pro 2?

2022-10-30 Thread Richard Turner
site: https://www.turner42.com -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2022 7:01 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fake stereo mode on Airpods Pro 2? It is not a bug. It is called Spatialized Stereo, which is

RE: Fake stereo mode on Airpods Pro 2?

2022-10-30 Thread Richard Turner
It is not a bug. It is called Spatialized Stereo, which is different than Spatial Audio in that it is an attempt to create a stereo sound out of a mono source. To turn this off: Start something playing like a BARD book. Pause it. Bring up the Control Center, either sliding down from the top with

RE: Convert M4A to TXT format?

2022-10-29 Thread Richard Turner
leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:49 AM To: viphone

RE: Convert M4A to TXT format?

2022-10-29 Thread Richard Turner
l the meetings are being recorded and I think everything's hopefully working so Venkatesh can you unmute yourself and let's get going did I say my name is Richard Turner and I probably didn't. Anyway that's hi hi hi Richard area yes very good grade grade. Oh thanks thanks for or

RE: Convert M4A to TXT format?

2022-10-29 Thread Richard Turner
If the m4a file is someone speaking clearly, and you are doing this on an iDevice, Just Press Record can do this, I think with files not created in it, but I will have to check. It won’t get punctuation, but it does a decent job of transcribing. I’m sure there are others. As Alan said, the

RE: Siri announcing phone numbers in billions, instead of single digits.

2022-10-27 Thread Richard Turner
Those darn Gremlins again 😊. I’m glad that fixed whatever was confusing Siri. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: Siri announcing phone numbers in billions, instead of single digits.

2022-10-27 Thread Richard Turner
Richard, USA. “Reality is the lI don’t have Samantha installed to test it. Could you try another voice and see what happens? eading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: Siri announcing phone numbers in billions, instead of single digits.

2022-10-27 Thread Richard Turner
Holly, I just asked for a number not in my contacts and Siri spoke it correctly. I checked under VoiceOver, Verbosity, and my numbers was set to words. Changing it there did not change anything. I know, those are VoiceOver settings and not Siri settings, but it doesn’t hurt to double chec

RE: Annoyance with Message App

2022-10-27 Thread Richard Turner
Cannot duplicate this running 16.1 on my 13 pro. I hit compose. I entered one friend's name, doubled tapped their number that showed up. I entered another name, double tapped that person's phone number. I touched near the bottom of the screen and there was the text message body area so I double t

RE: Garage Band app

2022-10-27 Thread Richard Turner
I'd check with Apple accessibility since this is an Apple app: 877-204-3930 or accessibil...@apple.com Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: https://www.tur

Re: 16.1 & Siri

2022-10-26 Thread Richard Turner
al Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:50 AM Subject: Re: 16.1 & Siri if one is getting odd results, make sure location services are enabled for weather. Otherwise, it won't know where you are. Richa

Re: 16.1 & Siri

2022-10-26 Thread Richard Turner
o my hearing is not as acute as the average iPhone user. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Richard Turner > Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:22 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: R

RE: When my I Phone goes out of my home's wifi range

2022-10-26 Thread Richard Turner
head. Thank you Richard, James B joining some one’s From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 9:08 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@google

RE: 16.1 & Siri

2022-10-26 Thread Richard Turner
.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: 16.1 & Siri If this only happened once, try again. I often ask Siri “’what is the temperature?” or “what’s the temperatur

RE: When my I Phone goes out of my home's wifi range

2022-10-26 Thread Richard Turner
In your Wi-Fi settings, check out the Ask to Join Networks, and Auto Join Hotspots options and see if changing one or both of those would help. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent

RE: 16.1 & Siri

2022-10-26 Thread Richard Turner
If this only happened once, try again. I often ask Siri “’what is the temperature?” or “what’s the temperature?” and it always responds with the current temperature is … When I get odd responses, it is because I didn’t speak clearly. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause

RE: dictation bug in ios 16.1

2022-10-25 Thread Richard Turner
Are you talking about text messages? How are you starting the dictation? How are you stopping the dictation? Having exact steps will make it easier to try to duplicate it. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane

RE: saved or favorite places nolonger accessible within google maps app

2022-10-25 Thread Richard Turner
longer visible. Davy Van: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Namens Richard Turner Verzonden: dinsdag 25 oktober 2022 14:43 Aan: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Onderwerp: Re: saved or

Re: saved or favorite places nolonger accessible within google maps app

2022-10-25 Thread Richard Turner
For a few versions now, you can access your saved places on the saved tab at the bottom of the screen. Once you select that tab, all your favorites are right there. Then if you flick up or down on any favorite you will find more options. I double checked just now running 16.1 using VoiceOver.

Re: voiceclock update

2022-10-24 Thread Richard Turner
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139Note, in the app store, it is called VoiceOver Clock, but on your phone it says VoiceClock I think. Here is the link. Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing

AppleVis comments on the accessibility Bugs resolved in 16.1 and one new bug

2022-10-24 Thread Richard Turner
https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-161-ipados-161-bringing-many-fixes-voiceover-users Richard, USA. “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin My web site: https://ww

RE: Getting an iPhone

2022-10-23 Thread Richard Turner
That lightning port might simply need to be cleaned out. But, that may be a good deal. Check how much you will be paying for the phone over the life of the contract though. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Se

RE: How to use files on an iPhone

2022-10-22 Thread Richard Turner
I agree with everything Chris said. Word nor Excel are truly usable for editing on the iPhone for a VoiceOver user. Text files are great with things like Voice Dream Writer, and other text editing apps. The beauty of Voice Dream Writer is that while you can only edit in txt format, you can

RE: And So It Begins: Does Anyone Know How to Buy iPhone 14Pro Max with a Physical SIM Tray from within the United States?

2022-10-21 Thread Richard Turner
Here is an article that may help. Link to web page is at the end. What do eSIMs mean for switching network? using phone This is perhaps the key advantage of eSIMs. As it stands switching networks can be fiddly and time-consuming, but eSIMs look set to change all that. Because they are rewrita

RE: Question about calendar

2022-10-21 Thread Richard Turner
I would use Calendar. I would go into the Calendar settings under Settings, Calendar, and set a default alert time for however much time you want to be alerted for appointments. If you don’t want all appointments to sound alerts, then in the details of the appointment you are setting in the ca

RE: And So It Begins: Does Anyone Know How to Buy iPhone 14Pro Max with a Physical SIM Tray from within the United States?

2022-10-20 Thread Richard Turner
Maybe those who really want a physical sim card should check out the new iPad that was announced on Thursday. 10.9 inch with a physical SIM on those units... much cheaper than an iPhone 14 pro max... Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”

RE: Dictation in upcoming IOS version

2022-10-20 Thread Richard Turner
I honestly do not use dictation a ton, but I have not found the issues others are reporting in 16.0.3. I can stop and start and not lose my place. I chose not to do the betas since I only have one device. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with i

RE: Belkin keyboard

2022-10-19 Thread Richard Turner
Can you get sighted help? This could be a timing issue where VoiceOver is taking too much time to report what you need to do. Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My w

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