Lock Screen

2024-10-05 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, I just updated to IOS 18.01 on my iPhone 14. How do you go about removing the flash and camera from the lock screen and then adding 2 other apps to the lock screen? Steve Cook -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Dice World

2024-09-25 Thread Steve Cook
over. Steve Cook If you would like to join my Smart Glasses group in which all Smart Glasses can be discussed. Sen a message to <mailto:smartglasses+subscr...@googlegroups.com> smartglasses+subscr...@googlegroups.com and put Subscribe in the subject field. Then once subscribed, to send a m

RE: [External] RE: TuneIn Radio and iOS

2024-09-20 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
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RE: BARDMobile app and bluetooth headphones that are not made by Apple

2024-09-10 Thread Steve Cook
Yes, the Meta Ray Bans do work using the faster speeds on the BARD app. Steve Cook If you would like to join my Smart Glasses group in which all Smart Glasses can be discussed. Sen a message to <mailto:smartglasses+subscr...@googlegroups.com> smartglasses+subscr...@googlegroups.c

Audio File Editing

2024-08-26 Thread Steve Cook
t makes it easy to use. Steve Cook If you would like to join my Smart Glasses group in which all Smart Glasses can be discussed. Sen a message to <mailto:smartglasses+subscr...@googlegroups.com> smartglasses+subscr...@googlegroups.com and put Subscribe in the subject field. Then once sub

Texting

2024-08-01 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
Hi All, I thought their used to be a setting to notify you when someone has read your text. If yes, would someone be able to remind me where this setting is located? Thanks in advance! Thank You, Steve Cook, CPM Statewide Services Manager Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the

Removing an Extra SMTP Server from a Mail Account

2024-07-30 Thread Steve Matzura
I have a situation where I accidentally entered my SMTP server credentials twice in the Mail settings, Accounts section of iOS 17 on an iPhone 15 Pro (not that the model makes a hill of beans worth of difference) and now cannot remove it. I of course Googled on how to do this, and the remedy I

GoPro

2024-06-22 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, Has anyone been able to get a GoPro action camera working with their iPhone using VoiceOver? Steve Cook All are welcome to join! We now have An Email list created for the discussion of audio description on all platforms for us to enjoy! Feel free to announce upcoming events that

Transferring Files to a New Phone

2024-06-01 Thread Steve Matzura
It's that time once again, and several iOS versions have gone by since last I even thought about this problem, but I am now in the process of getting data transferred to a new phone. Some applications, specifically BARD, have files that cannot be accessed through user-level applications like Fi

RE: BARD App

2024-03-17 Thread Steve Cook
, a workaround for now is to set the playback speed to the default of 100%. That should allow you to control app playback with your headset. Steve Cook You are invited to join us on the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month at 8:00 PM Eastern for audio described movies using the below Zoom

BARD App

2024-03-13 Thread Steve Cook
app switcher and restarted my iPhone. Steve Cook You are invited to join us on the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month at 8:00 PM Eastern for audio described movies using the below Zoom platform! <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09>

Shortcut to Join a Zoom Meeting on the Home Screen

2024-03-04 Thread Steve Matzura
I want to create a shortcut which, when activated, will open Zoom and join a meeting. Of course, I have the meeting URL, but how do I put that on an iOS home screen or make a Siri-activatable shortcut to do it? If I paste that link into Safari, it works, but that's already too much work because

Menus 4 All

2024-03-04 Thread Steve Cook
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Menus 4 All

2024-02-28 Thread Steve Cook
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RE: [External] Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

2024-02-16 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
. Then use each when receiving calls. Steve Cook, CPM Statewide Service Lead Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803) 898-8788 Cell: (803) 908-3856 Email: steve.c...@sccb.sc.gov<mailto:steve.c...@sccb.sc.gov> From: v

FW: Menus4ALL - The App is Back. Thank you

2024-01-30 Thread Steve Cook
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FW: Menus4ALL - App to be discontinued on Feb 28, 2024

2024-01-23 Thread Steve Cook
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Rain Gauge

2024-01-14 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, Does anyone know of a accessible Rain Gauge that the app works with Voice Over? Running the current IOS on an iPhone 14. Steve Cook You are invited to join us on the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month at 8:00 PM Eastern for audio described movies using the below Zoom platform

Hable One

2024-01-11 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, Please feel free to share with everyone! The SC Computer Science & Technology Division would like to invite you to a presentation about the Hable One keyboard! We will have a representative from the company to demo the Hable One keyboard and then take questions. Read more about

Sirius

2023-12-08 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, I just recently signed up for Sirius on their app. I can’t seem to locate a search field for searching. Is their a search feature on this app? If yes, how do locate it? Thanks in advance! Steve Cook You are invited to join us on the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month at 8:00 PM Eastern

Pictures

2023-11-22 Thread Steve Cook
to be .JPG? Steve Cook You are invited to join us on the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month at 8:00 PM Eastern for audio described movies using the below Zoom platform! <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/80325

17.1 just made iOS worse

2023-10-27 Thread Steve Matzura
I've been waiting for 17.1 to come out to hopefully fix bugs I'd heard about and preferred not to experience. So imagine the look on my face when after upgrading from 16.7.2 to 17.1 I said "Siri, open mail," and was answered with "which one, phone or mail?". Rather surprised, I answered "mail,"

Recordings

2023-09-28 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, When using an app, I would like to record what VO is announcing as I am moving around the screen. This recording would be shared with others for demo purposes. How would I go about doing this on an iPhone 14 running version 16? Thanks for your assistance! Steve Cook You are

RE: Using Voicevista for turn by turn directions

2023-07-08 Thread Steve Cook
Using VoiceVista, is their way you can set the app to announce what is ahead of you by moving the phone instead of tapping the button? With Sound Scape we were able to do this. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2023 10:38 AM To: viphon

BlindSquare on YouTube

2023-05-14 Thread Steve Cook
re their, why not go ahead and subscribe to our channel! We were given permission to share this presentation to others. If you have suggestions about upcoming technology presentations, please send them to stevecook@gmail.com <mailto:stevecook@gmail.com> Steve Cook If you

RE: BlindSquare

2023-05-10 Thread Steve Cook
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BlindSquare

2023-05-10 Thread Steve Cook
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RE: iMazing question:

2023-05-10 Thread Steve Cook
How about just setting your apps not to auto update, I have mine set that way. Steve Cook If you would like to join a brand new Email list dedicated to Mastodon and supporting apps! Below is the information to subscribe and post to the Mastodon list! To subscribe, send a message to: mastodon

RE: Is The Sirius XM App for iOS VoiceOver Accessible?

2023-05-07 Thread Steve Cook
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RE: Apple's software updates are breaking things - is it time we delayed installing them? iMore, The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch blog

2023-04-09 Thread Steve Cook
Same here, I have always had to enter my pin and agree to Apples bla, bla, bla agreement, LOL! Steve Cook Friends of SC Association of Guide Dog Users, you're invited to take part in the most delicious fundraiser of the year. By ordering a dozen (or two) original glazed doughnuts, 50% o

RE: Apple Quietly Launches a Selection of Audiobooks Voiced by an AI Robot, Mac Daily News

2023-03-21 Thread Steve Cook
There are a variety of platforms with different voices for us to listen to books. Myself I am grateful that we have so many choices depending on our preference! Steve Cook Do you enjoy reading books? How about discussing books? Well we would like to invite you to the group for the discussion

Re: Looking for mail app that can filter messages

2023-03-17 Thread Steve Matzura
Can't filter messages? Please explain. Apple Mail can create a filter based on any property a message has. On 3/13/2023 9:12 PM, Wayne Merritt wrote: Greetings. I am searching for a mail app that can filter my Gmail messages. I have tried the native iOS mail app, Outlook, and Gmail. All of th

Re: Mute Switch Always Says "Unmuted"

2023-03-01 Thread Steve Matzura
And others have reported the same behavior as me. On 2/28/2023 11:15 AM, Alan Lemly wrote: Steve, That is most interesting and you should probably investigate why this is happening just for you. It seems unlikely that all three of the devices you mentioned have hardware issues so it must be

Re: Importing a folder of MP3 files into Voice Dream Reader

2023-02-28 Thread Steve Matzura
The action to get a ZIP archive of MP3 files into VDR is neither import nor export; it's share. You must share the ZIP archive file with VDR, and as of iOS 16, VDR is not on the default share sheet screen until you press the More button toward the bottom. You can do this from the native Files a

Mute Switch Always Says "Unmuted"

2023-02-28 Thread Steve Matzura
I found this most interesting. I think it started in iOS 16, but maybe not. If I move the switch on the side of the phone, either way VoiceOver says "unmuted." It does this on n XS, a 12 Pro Max and a 14 Pro Max. However, even though VO says "unmuted" for both positions, the phone sounds are de

Menus4ALL Podcast

2023-02-25 Thread Steve Cook
dcast by searching for “National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina” using your favorite podcast platform. If you have suggestions for any upcoming podcast, please write Steve Cook at cookc...@sc.rr.com. Accessible Pharmacy will be joining us on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern!

Re: Accessible crossword puzzle apps

2023-02-17 Thread Steve Matzura
First thing to do is to read the seven little clues and se what words you can come up with which might be the answers. You can do these one at a time, of course. The next thing to do is, for each word you think you know, start looking at the word fragments to find  the beginning letters of the

Sharing Your Screen on an iPhone

2023-02-14 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, I have an iPhone 14 with the latest update. In zoom, how can I share my screen as the host when demonstrating an app so people in the meeting can hear my VoiceOver? Thanks and have a great day! Steve Cook If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology Divi

WayAround Podcast

2023-01-31 Thread Steve Cook
ink to the WayAround podcast! If you have any suggestions for upcoming podcast, please send them to Steve Cook at cookc...@sc.rr.com <mailto:cookc...@sc.rr.com> https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/opx2ySgf2wb Steve Cook If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology D

Re: Welcome to Dynamic Island

2023-01-26 Thread Steve Matzura
e. I did a whole thing on this very subject a little while ago. It is a very helpful feature for us voiceover users when it is not empty. Go through the archives and see if you can find it. It is called dynamic Island. Jenn and Kumi On Jan 25, 2023, at 6:47 AM, Steve Matzura wrote: A couple

Welcome to Dynamic Island

2023-01-25 Thread Steve Matzura
A couple weeks ago there was some talk on this list about VoiceOver saying "coupon" in certain situations. Well, here's another mystery VoiceOver thing to add to the list. I just activated an iPhone 14 Pro Max with iOS 16.3, and in several places I have heard it say "Dynamic Island empty." It s

WayAround

2023-01-25 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, Feel free to share this with your networks! The Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC will have a presentation from Michael Doise from WayAround. Michael will tell us all about the app and its features, the tags used for labeling purposes, history of WayAround

Re: M4B-format audiobooks

2023-01-15 Thread Steve Matzura
2023, at 8:46 AM, Steve Matzura wrote: What's the best player to use? Most of the reasoning behind the M4B format is that a proper player can read the section marks--chapter, etc.--that your normal average everyday run-of-the-mill media player does not and cannot. Someone recommended the V

Re: M4B-format audiobooks

2023-01-15 Thread Steve Matzura
No, but I probably should. OK, I will. On 1/15/2023 9:26 AM, William Outman wrote: Have you suggested this format be added to Voice Dream Reader? Bill Sent from my iPhone On Jan 15, 2023, at 8:46 AM, Steve Matzura wrote: What's the best player to use? Most of the reasoning behin

M4B-format audiobooks

2023-01-15 Thread Steve Matzura
What's the best player to use? Most of the reasoning behind the M4B format is that a proper player can read the section marks--chapter, etc.--that your normal average everyday run-of-the-mill media player does not and cannot. Someone recommended the VLC Media Player. I haven't tried that one ye

Re: What it Means when VoiceOver says the word, "Coupon" in the latest versions of iOS

2023-01-06 Thread Steve Matzura
Oh, I agree wholeheartedly. It's just interesting some of the vocabulary that's repurposed for use in the computer industry, that's all. On 1/4/2023 11:46 AM, M. Taylor wrote: Steve, As a former professional programmer, I would suggest that the word "Coupon" in thi

Re: What it Means when VoiceOver says the word, "Coupon" in the latest versions of iOS

2023-01-04 Thread Steve Matzura
Ha, an interesting take. I've been a programmer for a long, long, very long time, but I've never heard of any programming object called a coupon. I thinhk that's quite funny! I've heard of lexical tokens, syntax trees, parsing algorithms, fuzzy logic, datapoint fragmentation, forking, relationa

Low Battery Warning

2022-12-29 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, I have recently updated my iPhone to the iPhone 14. When the low battery warning appears on the screen and I double tap on the close button, this still comes back. I am running16.2 and this did not happen on my iPhone 10 XR running 16.2. Thanks in advance for your help! Steve

Re: Can I read MP3 books in my iPhone?

2022-12-19 Thread Steve Matzura
egroups.com *On Behalf Of *Steve Matzura *Sent:* Sunday, December 18, 2022 10:41 AM *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: Can I read MP3 books in my iPhone? There are a few ways to transfer files to and from an iOS or iPadOS device, some geekier than others: 1. Via Dropbox By far th

Re: Can I read MP3 books in my iPhone?

2022-12-18 Thread Steve Matzura
VDR rocks for this exact reason! It's why I have it. On 12/17/2022 1:58 PM, Richard Turner wrote: If the mp3 files are labeled in such a way that they will play in the right order, like chapter01.mp3, chapter02.mp3 etc., my favorite way to do this is to zip the files into one .zip file with

Re: Can I read MP3 books in my iPhone?

2022-12-18 Thread Steve Matzura
It plays M4B? hurray! I wish Voice Dream Reader did. On 12/17/2022 3:54 PM, Gerardo Corripio wrote: Try this one it’s free https://apps.apple.com/app/id1138219998 and works with MP3 zipped and unzipped, and with M4B format. The way I transfer from my computer via this app, is to put the books

Re: Can I read MP3 books in my iPhone?

2022-12-18 Thread Steve Matzura
There are a few ways to transfer files to and from an iOS or iPadOS device, some geekier than others: 1. Via Dropbox By far the easiest way is to put Dropbox on every computer, phone and tablet you own. Just like iCloud, put something in Dropbox on one device, it appears on all the others.

An Apple Music Annoyance

2022-12-18 Thread Steve Matzura
Get hits: If you're on a Zoom conference, you probably know it's possible to share audio from other applications via the share screen dialog on iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. But I'll bet you didn't know that it only works on the Mac. Try it. If you do, only you can hear the track playing. I'm wonderin

Share Sheet in iOS 16.2 Is Different

2022-12-15 Thread Steve Matzura
I know I saw messages about this in here recently, but because I hadn't updated to iOS 16.2, their relevance escaped me. But when I did, which was just yesterday, I discovered that Voice Dream Reader is no longer available on the share sheet for ZIP files. I've gotten around it by adding those

Mac for the Blind

2022-12-15 Thread Steve Cook
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Flash Drive

2022-12-03 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, My wife is looking for a flash drive for her iPhone 10 XR to back up her pictures. Wat are others using for this function? Also, do you have to install any apps to work with the flash drive? Thanks in advance! Steve Cook If you would like to join the Computer Science

Re: The HEOS app, to control Denon receivers, is very accessible

2022-11-29 Thread Steve Matzura
I have a DRA-800 and an old application for it I got when I bought the receiver two Christmases ago. What's the name of the one you of which you are liking the accessibility? I don't have my phone in my hand at this moment, but I'll find out what mine is and report back. I'm also wondering if i

NaviLens

2022-11-17 Thread Steve Cook
for future Technology Presentations, please send them to Steve Cook at cookc...@sc.rr.com. Part 1 https://anchor.fm/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-south-carolina/episodes/NaviLens-Part-1-e1qsqsn Part 2 https://anchor.fm/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-south-carolina/episodes/NaviLens-Pa

Is this a potential security problem?

2022-11-16 Thread Steve Matzura
Often I hear stories in the news of people who are mugged and their phones stolen. If someone's phone is stolen, what's to prevent the mugger from snatching the phone, holding the phone up to their face, and unlocking it with Face ID, then taking off and disappearing with an unlocked phone and

Re: To use app switcher is still 3-finger swipe up?

2022-11-16 Thread Steve Matzura
You're both talking at cross-purposes. 1. To engage the App Switcher, place one finger at the bottom center of the screen and swipe up quickly. As your finger slides upward, three distinct vibrations will be felt, and if sound effects are turned on, three rising tones will be heard. The first

Re: What can I do about "Haptic touch"?

2022-11-16 Thread Steve Matzura
Haptic touch is back? Yah-hoo! My 14 Pro Max is on its way, and now I really can't wait! Have missed it since the demise of my 8. On 11/13/2022 11:36 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone wrote: Hi, After a long time of suffering with 3d touch on my old iPhone 8, I managed to turn it off, but

NaviLens

2022-11-08 Thread Steve Cook
sion, without the need for headphones. Below is a link on YouTube that give you a brief description of the app. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lblv_dI9cQI Steve Cook If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology Division for the NFB of SC list serve, please send a me

Re: Is BARD 2 fully operational or broken?

2022-10-05 Thread Steve Matzura
, 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: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Wednesday, October 5,

Is BARD 2 fully operational or broken?

2022-10-05 Thread Steve Matzura
I visited my wish list last night, as I do about once a month to download subscriptions--or rather, I tried to download them, but like the nursery rhyme, when I got there, the cupboard was bare. Now, I know for sure there are at least three monthly magazines which have September issues, and it'

RE: [BlindApples] BARDMobile virtually not usable after System network warning

2022-10-02 Thread Steve Cook
Sorry you are having that issue. I received the message as well and having no problems as you described in your message. Steve Cook If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology Division for the NFB of SC list serve, please send a message to <mailto:sc-cstd

Post to Twitter, then Face Book

2022-09-22 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, I can't recall the name of this app. Their used to be an app in which you could post to Twitter and it would also post to Face book at the same time. Does anyone recall the name of this app? Thanks in advance! Steve Cook If you would like to join the Computer Science & T

Re: Voiceover applying phonetic alphabet when spelling out a word

2022-09-02 Thread Steve Matzura
Doesn't that speak the phonetic alphabet word a couple seconds after speaking the letter, like "A, several seconds pause, Alpha?" I'd like it to be in phonetic spell mode until I turn it off, not just moving through the word and having to wait after hearing each individual letter. For example,

Revision Fitness

2022-08-19 Thread Steve Cook
just search for National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina. If you have suggestions for the podcast, please send Steve Cook a message at cookc...@sc.rr.com or call/Text at 803 260 1292. Steve Cook District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC President of

RE: [External] Re: Hi, any opinions on Spectrum Mobile? hi, Our condominium has recently signed on with spectrum for Internet service. As part of that, we have access to Spectrum mobile. Does anyone h

2022-08-18 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
The service with Spectrum mobile is great. I was told they run on the Verizon towers. Steve Cook, CPM SC Commission for the Blind Assistive Technology Consultant Newsline Administrator 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803) 898-8788 Cell: (803) 908-3856 E-Mail: steve.c

RE: [External] RE: NFL audio on the iPhone

2022-08-12 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
I was able to listen to Thursday nights preseason games through the Tune In Radio app and I am not subscribed, I only have the free version. Steve Cook, CPM SC Commission for the Blind Assistive Technology Consultant Newsline Administrator 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803

Re: Is there anyway to back up bard books on a phone that you’re getting rid of?

2022-08-02 Thread Steve Matzura
Are you sure about that? Can't you transfer them to the new handset like you would transfer everything else? On 7/28/2022 11:37 PM, Shai wrote: Hello Mary, No, unfortunately one is not able to back up the Bard books for retrieval on a new device; they would have to be downloaded again. On 7/

Re: Is there anyway to back up bard books on a phone that you’re getting rid of?

2022-08-02 Thread Steve Matzura
You could always go back to your recently downloaded list and get a lot of that content again, could you not? On 7/29/2022 5:12 AM, Joshua Hendrickson wrote: I know how your friend feels. I didn't have 200 bard books on my iPhone 8, but over 1400. That's why I'm keeping my iPhone 8 just to r

RE: [External] Re: Testing old list address

2022-02-22 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
Same here! Thank You, Steve Cook, CPM Assistive Technology Consultant Newsline Administrator SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803) 898-8788 Cell: (803) 908-3856 1-888-335-5951 [SCCB_logoblue]<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http

RE: Phone volume

2021-12-29 Thread Steve Cook
Same her and I thought it was me pressing the volume down key by mistake. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Rebecca Sabo Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 3:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Phone volume Hi I have the same problem. Becky Se

Bluetooth Speaker With Microphone

2021-12-14 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
Hi All, Before I search on Amazon, LOL. Is anyone currently using a BluTooth speaker connected to their iPhone with a microphone built in to the speaker? Thanks in advance! Steve Cook -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

RE: [External] Re: add me to dice world

2021-11-22 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
My user name is steve6009 and I play all games! Thank You, Steve Cook, CPM Assistive Technology Consultant Newsline Administrator SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803) 898-8788 Cell: (803) 908-3856 1-888-335-5951

Recordings From DropBox

2021-11-12 Thread Steve Cook
help! Steve -- 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 or moderators directly rather than posting on the

RE: iPhone SE 2020 and IOS 15.1

2021-11-09 Thread Steve Sweeney
That worked, Thanks -Steve From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone SE 2020 and IOS 15.1 Steve, Go to Settings, Accessibility, VoiceOver, Audio, Sounds and haptics, No item

iPhone SE 2020 and IOS 15.1

2021-11-09 Thread Steve Sweeney
hanks -Steve -- 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 or moderators directly rather than posting o

RE: version 15.1 issue with voice over and speaker phone

2021-11-09 Thread Steve Sweeney
Hi, I’m not sure what to tell you. I have the same phone and it is working as always, so far! -Steve From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Louise Peyton Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 11:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: version 15.1 issue with voice over and speaker

Re: File Browser Problem Fixed

2021-11-03 Thread Steve Matzura
eith Kramlinger wrote: thanks very much, Steve. This is good news. Can you please summarize how file browser is better than the files app? I seem to struggle a lot with the Files app navigation, and I’m looking for something that is more intuitive. Thanks, Keith On Nov 3, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Steve

File Browser Problem Fixed

2021-11-03 Thread Steve Matzura
There must have been an update recently, because the very next time I opened File Browser, I got a "what's new in version 20" screen, and the problems I reported a few days ago were gone. File Browser now opens all my network shared folders and volumes as it always has. -- The following inform

Mail

2021-11-01 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, I have recently updated to ios 15.1. My Mail icon does not show any new messages, but when I open the app, I have new messages in my in box. What is causing this? Steve -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any

Re: is anyone using the app file browser?

2021-11-01 Thread Steve Matzura
I would have recommended File Browser up until about a week ago. Something happened--an update or something--and now I cannot open any remote share. Ex.: I have a network-attached storage system from Synology which holds--well--a lotta stuff. I had it connected to my iPhone 12 Pro Max quite suc

Talking Clock

2021-11-01 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
chime app? Thanks in advance! Thank You, Steve Cook, CPM Assistive Technology Consultant Newsline Administrator SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803) 898-8788 Cell: (803) 908-3856 1-888-335-5951 [SCCB_logoblue]<https://n

Problem with File Browser application

2021-10-28 Thread Steve Matzura
I like its interface better than the native Files application. I don't think it does anything Files doesn't, it's just a matter of look and feel--OK, hear and feel. LOL. Anyway, today I opened it and attempted to access one of my remote storage devices. I have two--A Synology NAS, and a Windo

Sunrise & Sunset

2021-10-28 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
Hi, I am attempting to find on my Apple Watch the information that will tell me the sunrise and sunset. Does anyone know where I can find this? Thanks in advance! Steve Cook -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Word game puzzle between 2 users?

2021-10-12 Thread Steve Spamer
o the Dice World concept? Best steve. Samplitude Access-The Gateway To Pro Recording With Samplitude For the Visually Impaired: <http://www.samplitudeaccess.org.uk> www.samplitudeaccess.org.uk Follow me on Twitter: stevesax123 Contact me: Mobile: +44 (0)7733373714 E-Mail: stevesp

RE: [External] How to Create a Contact Group

2021-09-23 Thread 'Cook, Steve' via VIPhone
Take a look at ABC Groups, its free Thank You, Steve Cook, CPM Assistive Technology Consultant Newsline Administrator SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803) 898-8788 Cell: (803) 908-3856 1-888-335-5951 [SCCB_logoblue]<https://n

Re: Out of topic

2021-09-13 Thread Steve Matzura
That depends on what you call "affordable." Good ones aren't cheap, and alternatively, cheap ones aren't good--they lack features one wants in a sound bar, like wireless operation and not Bluetooth wireless. OK, the caveats out of the way, I love my Sonos Beam, about $400. It's compact--about

Re: Hearing Aid Not Pairing on 12 Pro Max

2021-08-19 Thread Steve Matzura
Sorry, I tried that before I wrote my message, and no go. On 8/18/2021 11:01 AM, Paula Jordan wrote: Hi Steve. This sounds basic and you probably did it already, but sometimes my hearing aids don’t pair. I shut the phone down and bring it back up and they pair again. Hope it's as simp

Re: Hearing Aid Not Pairing on 12 Pro Max

2021-08-19 Thread Steve Matzura
ps.com] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 6:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Hearing Aid Not Pairing on 12 Pro Max For the first time in eighteen months, I got to go out to a public gathering. Of course, I put a fresh set of batteries in my hearing aids and ins

Re: VoiceOver Volume Always Low on 12 Pro Max

2021-08-18 Thread Steve Matzura
Do you have Audio ducking enabled? Richard "Great minds discuss ideas,average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people." -- Eleanor Roosevelt www.turner42.com On Aug 17, 2021, at 4:25 PM, Steve Matzura wrote: Ever since I got the device back in June, I've noticed

Hearing Aid Not Pairing on 12 Pro Max

2021-08-17 Thread Steve Matzura
For the first time in eighteen months, I got to go out to a public gathering. Of course, I put a fresh set of batteries in my hearing aids and inserted them into my ears, but when I tried using the phone with them, not only were they not paired with the phone, but I could not do the pairing. I

VoiceOver Volume Always Low on 12 Pro Max

2021-08-17 Thread Steve Matzura
Ever since I got the device back in June, I've noticed two odd behaviors about VoiceOver which I can't explain which hopefully you can. 1. The VoiceOver voice, no matter which one it is, is always low, lower than any other audio the phone can produce. This includes phone calls, FaceTime, Zoom

iCloud Email

2021-07-09 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, How do I set up an iCloud Email? Steve Cook -- 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 owne

RE: Screen Recognition Again, was Re: Corrupted Amazon app

2021-07-05 Thread Steve Sweeney
Hi, I found it makes a difference with the Traeger app at least. It takes away all the unlabeled buttons and may make it easier to use? -Steve -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Arnold Schmidt Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2021 6:48 PM To: viphone

RE: Corrupted Amazon app

2021-07-05 Thread Steve Sweeney
Alexa app from the App Switcher and double tap it. When the Alexa app is selected and is on screen it will work fine. Don't know if this will work for all phone models but it does for my 2020 SE. HTH -Steve -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of e

Re: iPhone 12 Pro Max Unboxing Warning

2021-06-07 Thread Steve Matzura
OK, so I'm late to the game. LOL, nothing new there. Wi-Fi charging pad? How does *that* work? On 6/7/2021 9:14 PM, Simon A Fogarty wrote: Um, Yes steve, This has been so since late 2020 After apple advised that they wouldn't be supplying charging bricks with phones any lo

iPhone 12 Pro Max Unboxing Warning

2021-06-07 Thread Steve Matzura
The stock package for an iPhone 12 Pro Max comes with a charging cable, but no charger. This is the first phone I've had, starting with the venerable 4S, where no little charger cube was hiding ina nook or cranny in the main iPhone box. What you do get is a charging cable, and thereby hangs ano

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