Comment: Apple is wrong in the staff bag search case, and should fix it today, 9 to 5 Mac

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Comment: Apple is wrong in the staff bag search case, and should fix it
today, 9 to 5 Mac
Friday, February 14, 2020
 
We learned yesterday that the California Supreme Court ruled against Apple
in a bag search case: deciding whether or not the company has to pay retail
workers for the time spent for their bags to be checked at the end of their
shifts.
Staff had complained that they not only had to remain in the store for the
time taken by the search itself but could be waiting around up to 45 minutes
in the queue for the search - all of which time was unpaid.
This case dates back to 2013, with another case predating this class action
suit, and the thing I really can't believe is that Apple has been fighting
it for almost seven years.
It seems self-evident that Apple is in the wrong here. Indeed, back in 2015
CEO Tim Cook seemed to have trouble believing it was even happening.
Papers from a failed class action suit by Apple Store staff reveal that at
least two retail employees complained directly to CEO Tim Cook about the
policy of subjecting them to anti-theft bag checks before they left the
store. Tim Cook forwarded the complaints to senior retail and HR executives,
asking "Is this true?".
The company's VP of human resources said at the time that 'there has to be a
more intelligent and respectful' approach than expecting staff to submit to
searches in their own time.
As the court has now correctly ruled, if a company requires an employee to
remain on its premises for any reason, then that time is by definition
company time and not personal time.
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye explained that Apple employees "are
clearly under Apple's control while awaiting, and during, the exit
searches."
"The exit searches burden Apple's employees by preventing them from leaving
the premises with their personal belongings until they undergo an exit
search-a process that can take five to 20 minutes to complete-and by
compelling them to take specific movements and actions during the search,"
the unanimous court said.
Now, I can understand how the policy may have arisen in the first place. It
might seem on paper that a search would take 30 seconds after they clock
off.
But, equally, it must have become very quickly apparent to store managers
that the time taken is in practice far longer than this. That information
should have been communicated up the chain, and the policy should have been
changed in response.
Even if we forgive the inevitable bureaucracy of a large organization not
realizing at a senior level what was happening on the ground, the first
lawsuit should absolutely have prompted an investigation - and that
investigation should have resulted in a rapid change of policy.
It defies belief that Apple would not only fail to act on the first bag
search case, but to have been fighting this one all the way. Especially as
anecdotal evidence suggests that it hasn't actually carried out the searches
for years now.
This isn't a company wide practice. I worked there for 5 years and never had
my bag checked once. Even with access to BOH
- Benedict Bandersnatch (@_oscg) February 14, 2020
Cook should immediately accept the ruling, apologize to staff and announce
that Apple will issue back-pay to all staff for the time spent on searches.
Of course, it won't be realistic to calculate that individually for each
member of staff, but an average should be taken and staff paid on that
basis.

The bag search case has now become a major PR problem for the company. When
that happens, a rapid response is key. I think Cook's announcement should
happen today.

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'Lockdown' open source firewall app leaps from iOS to Mac, blocks app and website trackers for free, 9 to 5 Mac

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"Lockdown" open source firewall app leaps from iOS to Mac, blocks app and
website trackers for free
By Michael Potuck 
 
Lockdown launched last summer as the first open source firewall for iOS to
block website and app trackers and it runs completely on-device. Now
Lockdown has arrived for Mac as a free app.
Lockdown is developed by the same team that makes Confirmed VPN, the first
open source VPN for iOS and Mac.
With Lockdown landing on Mac today, it's a free app like the iOS version
with customers able to use it alongside Confirmed VPN that starts from
$5/month.
Just like the iOS version of Lockdown, on Mac it's easy to add custom
domains that you'd like to block and quickly view all the trackers from
websites and apps that have been blocked with data for the day, week, and
all-time.
A nice small touch, Lockdown for Mac respects the system-wide Dark Mode.
 
Lockdown features:
PRIVACY
.   Block any connection to any website
.   Use our default settings or add your own custom blockers
.   Protect your privacy across the web
TRANSPARENCY
.   Lockdown is completely open source
.   Lockdown operates completely on device
SPEED
.   Browse faster by blocking unwanted connections
Lockdown for macOS is launching today as a free download from the Mac App
Store. You can learn more about Lockdown on its website and see the open
source audit reports here.

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What Do the F1, F2, F3, Through F12 Keys Do on Mac Keyboards?, O S X Daily

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What Do The F1, F2, F3, Through F12 Keys Do On Mac Keyboards?
 
If you’re sat in front of your Mac now, take a look down at your keyboard. 
Sure, it has all of the characters you’d expect from a keyboard, but there are 
some keys along the top of the keyboard that might not be familiar to you. 
These are called function keys and all have Fx written on them, where x x is 
replaced with a number, like F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12. 
So what do the the F keys on a Mac do?

Glancing at the F keys on a Mac keyboard, you’ll see an icon if you look above 
the function key number, and that icon shows what else the key can do. And with 
12 keys to choose from, they can do quite a bit. Additionally, standard 
function keys can be used within different apps in different ways, so be sure 
to check the keyboard shortcut options for your favorite apps to see if there 
are any that you should be making use of. 
Below is a list of the functions available for all of the Mac function keys. 
They should all be present and correct if you’re using an Apple keyboard on 
almost any modern Mac, except for any Mac with a Touch Bar anyway which uses a 
little screen instead of the F keys. Of course some much older Macs may have 
different functions assigned to the F keys too, so we’re assuming you’re on 
modern hardware.
What the F Keys Do on Mac Keyboards
These are the primary defaults of what function keys do on an Apple keyboard 
when connected to a Mac:
F1:  Decrease display brightness
F2:  Increase display brightness
F3:  Open Mission Control
F4:  Open Launchpad
F5:  Decrease keyboard brightness (On compatible notebooks only)
F6:  Increase keyboard brightness (On compatible notebooks only)
F7:  Skip back (Audio)
F8:  Pause / Play (Audio)
F9:  Skip forward (Audio)
F10:  Mute
F11:  Volume down
F12:  Volume Up

Pressing a function key will invoke its secondary function by default. 
To use the Fx keys as standard function keys, press and hold the Fn button and 
then press the required function key. 
If you’re using a non-Apple keyboard that doesn’t have an Fn key, try pressing 
and holding the Control key instead.
Changing Function Key Behavior on Mac
You can change the default behavior of the function keys on Mac too, however. 
This basically inverts their function away from defaulting to things like 
brightness and audio controls to standard F keys. 

1.
Open System Preferences from the  Apple menu

2.
Click “Keyboard” from system preferences

3.
Select “Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys” to make the change.
 
If you make this change, you’ll need to press down the “FN” key on the keyboard 
and then press the F1, F2, F3, etc keys to perform the action that is on the 
keys icon (for example, changing brightness, or muting system volume). Some 
users on older Macs in particular prefer this, as we covered previously some 
time ago.
Similarly, if you’re using a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, press and hold the 
Fn key to see the F1 through F12 keys and then tap the screen to use them. 
If the Mac has a Touch Bar but you’d like to always see the function keys, you 
can actually disable the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro so that the Touch Bar remains 
the same all of the time, you can set it to either show an F key row or the 
actions row, whatever you prefer.
If you’re new to the Mac you may not know about some of the other cool tricks 
you can do with the Fn key, like move “Home” and “End.” 
If your keyboard isn’t working properly you can also enable a software-based 
virtual keyboard, too, but often cleaning the Mac keyboard can improve key 
press issues. 
This obviously is aimed at Mac keyboards either from Apple or third parties, 
but if you’re using a third party PC keyboard and you have a different set of F 
keys (or even none at all), you can consult your keyboard’s manufacturer for 
more information about the function row.
There are a ton of other keyboard shortcuts, like navigating text amongst many 
others that are well worth learning if you spend a lot of time typing on a Mac 
as well. They’ll completely change your game once you master the ones that you 
use most.
Do you use the function keys often? Have you changed the behavior of any of the 
F keys for any other purpose? Let us know your experiences and thoughts in the 
comments.

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Your phone screen is gross. Here's how to clean I, cNet

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Your phone screen is gross. Here's how to clean it
These techniques are the absolute best to keep your iPhone or Android screen
smudge-free.
First Posted:  August 31, 2019 6:00 AM PDT
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through our links, we may get a commission.
 
Make sure you're cleaning your phone the right way.
Smudges and grime cling to your phone's screen. It's really disgusting, but
most of us have learned to live with the grease because keeping phone
screens clean is hard. Maybe you'll give it a cursory wipe on your jeans or
the hem of your shirt, but that won't really get the screen clean. The best
approach isn't hard, and will only cost you a few bucks. 
On the flip side, there are the cleaning agents and techniques that you
never want to use, because -- although you might initially see good results
-- they can be too harsh and damage the screen you're working so hard to
protect. 
We're going to tell you which products to avoid, and the best ways to clean
off fingerprint smudges, sand and lint from the ports, tenacious makeup off
the screen (hint: never with makeup remover) and even disinfect your phone
after contact with raw meat while you're cooking. We also tell you how to
care for phones rated for water-resistance.
Note that CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products
featured on this page.  

We're not here to shame you, but drop that bottle of Windex, stat. This is
how not to clean your screen.
Window cleaner
You clean your mirrors and windows with window cleaner, and they're squeaky
clean, so it must be OK to use on your phone? Wrong! Some newer phones, such
as the iPhone XR ( $749 at Amazon ), have a protective coating that resists
water and oil, which can wear out over time.
Using harsh cleaners can strip the coating and could leave your phone more
vulnerable to scratches. James LeBeau, an associate professor of materials
science and engineering at MIT, told us that any cleanser with an abrasive
agent will likely scratch the surface, so those should be avoided entirely.
Kitchen cleaners
A screen's scratch-resistant properties won't get ground down by cleaning
agents, but stripping that protective coating is still a problem. That's why
Apple also suggests not using household cleaning products to clean your
iPhone. Bar Keepers Friend, for example, states that its abrasive formula
may harm the protective layer. Bon Ami states not to use on glass with
coatings. 

Paper towels
They may be the go-to for cleaning your desk, but keep them away from your
phone. The paper can shred, making the debris on your phone much worse.
Paper towels can even end up leaving scratches on your screen. 
Rubbing alcohol
Since many newer phones have a protective coating, rubbing alcohol can wear
it away quicker over time, causing your phone to be more prone to scratches.
Make sure to check for alcohol in product ingredients on any "safe to use"
phone screen cleaners. Apple says to avoid alcohol when cleaning its
devices.
Makeup remover
Some makeup removers may have chemicals that can be harsh to an electronic
screen. LeBeau suggests avoiding makeup remover and instead use a soft cloth
with a little bit of water. 

Compressed air
Your phone is delicate, so blowing an intense amount of air into its portals
can cause some damage, specifically to your mic. Tech companies, like Apple,
specifically warn not to use compressed air. 
Dish soap and hand soap
While your dish and hand soaps may be gentle, the only way to use them is to
combine them with water. Most phone companies suggest to keep water away
from your phone, so again, stick to a damp cloth. 
Vinegar
This is a no-no. Vinegar will strip the screen's coating. You could, as
Lifehacker suggests, use a very diluted vinegar to cleanse other parts of
your phone. Android Central suggests a 50/50 mix with distilled water for
cleaning the sides and back.
Disinfectant wipes
The warning label on these reminds you to wash your hands after each use, so
using them to clean something that touches your face often isn't a great
idea. According to MIT's LeBeau, these wipes typically contain alcohol that
will strip off the oleophobic (oil-repellant) and hydrophobic
(water-repellent) coatings. 

How to clean fingerprint smudges from your screen
Fingerprint smudges are hard to prevent because your skin constantly
produces oils. That means that every time you pick up your phone, it's bound
to get fingerprints all over it. 
The safest and most effective way to clear your screen is with a microfiber
cloth. If the screen is in desperate need of cleaning, use distilled water
to dampen the microfiber cloth and then wipe down your screen -- avoid
squirting the water directly on the screen. This method can be used on the
back and sides of your phone, too. 
You can also try Swipe Wipes, which you stick to the back of your phone and
can pop off when you need to give it a wipe-down. 
Check out Samsung's tips on cleaning your phone, too. 
Re

Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I know this was a recent topic of discussion on the list, but according to a
friend of mine who purchased a Mac, last year, the command described in the
article, works.

Read on for more details.

Mark

Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command
By Michael Potuck 
 
Apple's Mac startup chime became an iconic signature of the company's
computers over the years and then in late 2016, it was removed for all Macs
going forward with the exception of the 2017 MacBook Air. In a fun
development today, there's a short terminal command that's been discovered
that will bring back your Mac's startup chime.
Back in 2016, there was a similar terminal command discovered to keep the
startup chime, but Apple killed it not too long after.

Now it seems Apple has brought back the hidden option at some point with
macOS Catalina. Today, Twitter user @chaysegr shared a video showing his
MacBook Pro booting up with the iconic chime. He shared the terminal command
that you can run to bring it back on your Mac:

sudo nvram StartupMute=%00

Type or copy and paste that command in Terminal then press return (enter
your password if required). 

We verified that the command does indeed work on a couple of our machines
here at 9to5Mac.
Shortly after, @tempaccountnull discovered that "sudo nvram StartupMute=%01"
will turn it back to the default of no chime.
For a fun look behind the scenes of the making and history of the Mac
startup chime, check out this interview with the creator Jim Reekes.

What do you think? Are you excited to have the Mac chime back? Share your
thoughts in the comments below?
Thanks, Dylan!

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New Apple book hits German bestseller list after attempted ban, 9 to 5 Mac

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New Apple book hits #2 on German bestseller list following attempted ban
By Ben Lovejoy 
 
The Streisand Effect has predictably kicked in after Apple attempted to
prevent the distribution of a new Apple book written by former German App
Store manager Tom Sadowski. App Store Confidential is now number two on
Amazon's bestseller list in Germany, and the book is into its second print
run.
Despite Apple's claim that the book reveals company secrets, reviewers
indicate that the material in it is bland and obvious .
Reuters reports on the impact of the publicity given to the book by Apple.
[Publisher] Murmann said a first print run of 4,000 copies was selling well
and, rather than pulling the book, it was rushing out a second print run.
"It's No. 2 on the Amazon best-seller list in Germany - everyone is talking
about it," said Peter Felixberger, an executive at Murmann.
It's also Amazon's #1 bestseller worldwide in the 'Political reference'
category, though that categorisation was likely a tactical decision by the
publisher: a common tactic is to pick an obscure category with limited
competition in order to obtain the coveted orange 'Best Seller' tag.
Still, not bad for a book which, without Apple's publicity, would probably
have been read only by a bunch of German developers and perhaps the lawyers
involved in the various antitrust cases against Apple, hoping for some juicy
revelations.
The Streisand Effect was named after website photos of Barabara Streisand's
home were downloaded by only four people prior to an injunction notice by
the star, and by almost half a million people in the month following the
legal action.

Yet Apple's concerns about confidential material appear groundless.
"The operation of the App Store encompasses a multitude of business
secrets," the iPhone maker said in its letter.

Yet, apart from a brief account of a visit by CEO Tim Cook to Berlin and
tips on how app developers should pitch their wares to Apple, the book
betrays few - if any - details over how the $1.4 trillion U.S. company does
business [.]
Each chapter of Sadowski's book opens with words of wisdom from Apple's late
founder, Steve Jobs, while the text is anything but revelatory. One
highlight, the account of Cook's visit to a Berlin startup in 2017, contains
no details of what was said at the meeting.
A summary of the new Apple book by SmartGo gives the same impression.
As the workings of the App Store are of crucial interest to developers, I
read through it from a developer's perspective and noted what I learned -
interesting, but nothing that I think Apple should be blocking the book for.
An an example, the blog cites Sadowski's insights into what makes for a
successful app likely to be promoted by Apple.
Products, people, and passion: The product needs to be so good that it
enriches the user's life, and the user is willing to pay for it [loc 1034].
The people need to include a UI expert, a programmer, and a sales person
[loc 1045], and need to have passion for their product.
Advertising comes last: the product needs to be convincing, otherwise
marketing is not going to help [loc 1072].
For subscriptions to be successful, they need to enrich people's lives, and
convert users into paying customers [loc 1133].
Sadowski's lawyer, Ralph Oliver Graef, accused Apple of cowardice in not
(yet) taking the case to court.

Apple, meanwhile, has not yet sought a court injunction on sales of the
book. "It looks like Apple has gone a bit far tactically, building up
pressure and issuing threats but then lacking the courage actually to go to
court," Graef said.

Though some might suggest that Graef too wants his 15 minutes of fame.

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A Question for Safari for iOS 13 Users Regarding How To Display Hidden ToolBars

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Hello All, 

Rather than engaging in a lengthy explanation as to why, I'll just list the
steps that lead to my dilemma.  With VoiceOver enabled:

1.
In Safari for iOS 13.x, go to a website that is Google based; such as
mail.google.com, calendar.google.com, Contacts.google.com, etc.  You can
also try a site like Zillow.com etc.  Some sites do and some sites do not
cause the following scenario so it just depends.

2.
>From the Safari Share Sheet, select the Add to HomeScreen option and save
the site.

3.
Now, close all of the tabs in Safari and then close the app, itself.

4.
>From your iOS 13.x HomeScreen, select the newly saved website.  You will
notice that all Safari ToolBars, on both the top and bottom of the display,
are hidden.


Question:  How does one get the ToolBars to be displayed in the current
Safari window?  

All replies greatly appreciated.

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Corona Virus Alerts: How to get news updates on your phone right now, cNet

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Hello All,

I am posting the following article only because Apple products are
discussed.

Be Well,

Mark

Corona virus  alerts: How to get news updates on your phone right now

Don't miss another important update about how COVID-19 is affecting your
country and where you live.
March 17, 2020 

Sites like Twitter can help keep you updated on the latest corona virus
news.
It's all over the news, social media and nearly everywhere you look -- the
novel corona virus , now a pandemic, has been changing the way employees
work and emptying store shelves. And if you don't have time to follow the
news, you're in luck because you can have news alerts sent to your phone.
You can use sources such as Twitter, Google Alerts and your favorite news
sites to receive updates and notifications about where the corona virus  is
and what you can do to help keep yourself and your community safe. You can
also sign up for text alerts to receive information about how many cases are
in your area and what's closing down, like schools and churches.
Read on to learn how to set up for alerts about corona virus developments.

Twitter can send you notifications from corona virus  sources
Twitter is a good source for learning what's going on with the corona virus
-- and it has an option to let you turn on crisis and emergency alerts. To
enable this, go to your notifications settings and select Notifications >
SMS Notifications > Crisis and emergency alerts.
You can also get notifications about corona virus  from Twitter accounts,
but you'll want to make sure you trust the news source -- for example, The
Associated Press, Reuters, BNO Newsroom, CNN and other domestic news
organizations. To do so, follow the account, then tap the bell icon (located
beside the Following button) and select All Tweets. Now you'll be notified
when the account tweets something new.

Google Alerts
When something new about the corona virus  shows up in Google Search, you
can be among the first to know about it. To get started, go to Google Alerts
and enter the topic you want to follow into the search box at the top.
Change the settings to your preferences, like how often you want to see
notifications, and then click Create Alert. You can always go back and
adjust your settings later.

Apple Alerts
If you've got an iPhone or Apple Watch, you can receive emergency, public
safety and government alerts on your device. Some information you may
receive could be alerts issued by your country or region's government, or
alerts involving imminent threats to safety or life.
To turn on the notifications, go to Settings > Notifications, then scroll
all the way to the bottom and toggle on Emergency Alerts and Public Safety
Alerts.

News apps
Most, if not all, news apps will have a newsletter you can sign up for
(in-app and online) that sends the most pressing information to your inbox.
For example, the CNET Now newsletter sends one email daily that includes the
most important news of the day -- much of which is corona virus -related
right now. The CNET app (iPhone, Android) and CNET on Apple News also send
regular news alerts, including stories about the corona virus .
Most news apps will also send you notifications (with your permission) about
breaking news alerts. After you download the apps, they will ask for your
permission to send notifications and you can choose to receive alerts about
breaking news only. You can update at any time in the app's settings.

Get alerts for the city you live in
Depending on where you live, you may be able to sign up for text alerts from
the city. For example, San Francisco lets its residents sign up for alerts
by texting COVID19SF to 888-777. If your city doesn't have a program like
this set up yet, you may be able to sign up for statewide alerts. You can
usually find these by going to [state].gov -- for example, Kentucky.gov.

Original Article at:
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/corona virus
-alerts-how-to-get-news-updates-on-your-phone-right-now/#ftag=CAD-09-10aai5b



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The Google News for iOS App, Give It a Try

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Although I enjoy the free version of the Apple News app on iOS, after
posting an article on how to stay up-to-date with the Corona virus outbreak
issue, I explored using the Google alerts service, that was mentioned in the
article.  

Well, as it turned out, the Google alerts work via email and, as you can
imagine, the last thing I want is even more emails cluttering up my email
Inbox.  

So, I began to wonder if there was such a thing as a Google alerts app.  As
far as I know, there is not but there is, I discovered, a Google News app
for iOS.  

I installed it and I must say that I like it a great deal.  It seems to be
more customizable than the native Apple News app.  

So, if you have not yet done so, download the Google News app and give it a
try.

Mark

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RE: The Google News for iOS App, Give It a Try

[M. Taylor]

Hello Petrus,

Wow!  I had no idea that Apple News was not available in New Zealand.  

Well, I am certainly enjoying the Google News app a great deal more than the 
Apple News app.  I don’t know why, exactly, but, for whatever reason, I really 
like it (smile).

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Petrus Tuerlings
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 5:14 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: The Google News for iOS App, Give It a Try

Hi Mark,
Well a few of us here in NZ have been using the Google News App on our iPhone 
for quite a while now as we don’t get the Apple News App in New Zealand. I’ve 
never understood why Apple has left us out of the News.


On 23/03/2020, at 13:07, M. Taylor  wrote:

Hello All,

Although I enjoy the free version of the Apple News app on iOS, after
posting an article on how to stay up-to-date with the Corona virus outbreak
issue, I explored using the Google alerts service, that was mentioned in the
article.  

Well, as it turned out, the Google alerts work via email and, as you can
imagine, the last thing I want is even more emails cluttering up my email
Inbox.  

So, I began to wonder if there was such a thing as a Google alerts app.  As
far as I know, there is not but there is, I discovered, a Google News app
for iOS.  

I installed it and I must say that I like it a great deal.  It seems to be
more customizable than the native Apple News app.  

So, if you have not yet done so, download the Google News app and give it a
try.

Mark

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RE: The Google News for iOS App, Give It a Try

[M. Taylor]

Hello Brad,

Yes, there are certainly advertisements to contend with but I don’t seem to 
mind them, at least, not yet (smile).

I like that the app allows me to follow very specific key words, subjects, etc.

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Brad Snyder
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 5:30 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: The Google News for iOS App, Give It a Try

I have the Google News app for iOS and it is inundated with advertisements, as 
is the Google way.

- Brad -

On Mar 22, 2020, at 19:07, M. Taylor  wrote:

Hello All,

Although I enjoy the free version of the Apple News app on iOS, after
posting an article on how to stay up-to-date with the Corona virus outbreak
issue, I explored using the Google alerts service, that was mentioned in the
article.  

Well, as it turned out, the Google alerts work via email and, as you can
imagine, the last thing I want is even more emails cluttering up my email
Inbox.  

So, I began to wonder if there was such a thing as a Google alerts app.  As
far as I know, there is not but there is, I discovered, a Google News app
for iOS.  

I installed it and I must say that I like it a great deal.  It seems to be
more customizable than the native Apple News app.  

So, if you have not yet done so, download the Google News app and give it a
try.

Mark

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Anchor Podcasting App for iPhone and iPad Updated with New Remote Recording Features, 9 to 5 Mac

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Hello All,

I have no idea if the app, described in the following article is VoiceOver
accessible but wanted to post the article in case someone wishes to explore
the app.

Mark

Anchor podcasting app for iPhone and iPad updated with new remote recording
features
By Chance Miller 
 
Anchor is one of the easiest ways to launch a podcast, and its new focus is
on making it easy to record remotely with other people. The Spotify-owned
service announced today that it is introducing "Record With Friends 2.0"
directly in the Anchor app for iPhone and iPad.

For those unfamiliar, Anchor is an all-in-one podcast creation platform that
allows creators to record, distribute, and monetize shows entirely from the
Anchor app.

The "Record With Friends" feature will allow up to 4 people to join your
podcast recording simply by clicking an invitation link. Anchor handles the
technical side of things completely, so you don't have anything to worry
about while recording.

Invite up to 4 other people to join your recording. The invite link will
open in your guests' preferred browser on desktop or mobile (support for
Google Chrome coming soon), or in the Anchor app, if they have it. To help
you keep track of who's speaking, each guest will be asked to type in their
name before joining.

The feature comes as people everywhere practice working from home amid the
COVID-19 pandemic:

Talking to each other, sharing stories, and sparking conversations are a
crucial part of staying connected, and right now, podcasting is one of many
ways those connections can be maintained. So we wanted to make it easier to
record with others, even from a distance.
You can download the Anchor app on the App Store for free, optimized for
both iPhone and iPad.

Original Article at:
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RE: Keychain

[M. Taylor]

Hello Lorie,

You ask a simple question but, I’m afraid, the answer is not so simple.

Let me start by saying that I think the Apple Key Chain, as a password manager, 
is an excellent alternative to some third-party password managers.

It's safe, easy to use, consistent across all of your Apple devices, and free, 
as it were.

In short, there are two general methods for using Apple Key Chain, as a 
password manager.  The first method, which is what I suspect you wish to learn 
how to use, is to have the Key Chain automatically enter your login credentials 
when prompted by an app or a website.

The second method is to open the Key Chain password manager and lookup the 
login credentials, manually.

I suggest that you read the Apple user manuals and search for relative topics 
via Google as, in my opinion, there are just too many variables and nuances of 
Key Chain, as a password manager, to cover in one succinct reply.

However, I will list the following points that you should keep in mind when 
exploring the Apple Key Chain as a password manager.

Please keep in mind that I am referring to the automatic entry feature of the 
Apple Key Chain, as a password manager, only:

1.
Generally speaking, the Apple Key Chain, as a password manager, works best when 
logging into websites via Safari.

2.
Many websites will not function-as-expected with the Apple Key Chain, as a 
password manager.

3.
While some third-party apps, such as those developed by Google, will work with 
the Apple Key Chain, as an automatic-entry password manager, many more will not 
function as expected.

4.
In some situations, when you want to use the Key Chain password manager feature 
with an app, such as BARD Mobile for iOS, you will need to first login to the 
service, via Safari, then when prompted, save the password.  Afterwards, when 
you are prompted to enter the username and/or password from within the app, you 
can launch the Key Chain manager and have it enter your credentials, 
automatically.

Possible Scenario in which you want to have your login credentials 
automatically entered into a third-party app that does not support the Apple 
Key Chain password manager, in iOS:

Assuming that you have the Apple Key Chain enabled as described in the Apple 
user manuals:  

1.
Open Mark's Wonderful App, on your Apple device.  You are prompted for your 
login credentials.

2.
Enter your credentials and select the continue / OK button.  You are logged 
into the app without being prompted to save your credentials in the Apple Key 
Chain.

3.
Logout of Mark's Wonderful App.

4.
Open Safari and go to www.MarksWonderfulAppsOnlineWebsite.

5.
Login to your account using your credentials.  Hopefully, you are prompted to 
save your login credentials to the Apple Key Chain.

6.
Save your credentials to the Key Chain.

7. 
Logout of your account and close Safari.

8.
Open Mark's Wonderful App, on your Apple device.  You are prompted for your 
login credentials.

9.
Activate an edit field, for example, the username or email edit field.  The 
onscreen keyboard will appear.

10.
In the suggestion area of the onscreen keyboard, either select the correct 
option, if listed or, select the "passwords" button.  Doing this will cause 
your device to prompt you to authenticate your request.

11.
After successful authentication, you will see a list of all of your saved 
accounts and credentials.

12.
Select the correct option and the credentials will be automatically entered 
into the login text edit fields of Mark's Wonderful App.

13.
Select the continue / OK button.

14.
Put a big smile on your face.

Good Luck,

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Lorie McCloud
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 12:45 PM
To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Subject: Keychain

I have tried to set things on my Mac and on my phone so that keychain works but 
I still can't find the option to use it when I'm asked to sign in somewhere on 
my phone. where is it on the screen? or perhaps there's another problem. 
suggestions?

thanks.
Lorie

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RE: OT: anybody on the list using Linux in VMWare or on a separate machine? Pls answer off list

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Please take this topic, off-list.

Do not reply to this post or to this thread.

Thank you,

Mark


From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of maurice mines
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 11:08 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: OT: anybody on the list using Linux in VMWare or on a separate 
machine? Pls answer off list

Good morning, unfortunately there were many reasons in my world where Windows 
must stay. And unfortunately it cannot be moved and no I don’t have money to 
buy another machine.

First reason vocational rehabilitation does in fact these days in the US 
strongly encourage if not require people to have Windows. That is the path to 
employment. Slowly but surely folk rehab and Social Security are now on the 
same page. One must really be working towards employment. Unemployment beats a 
check.

I would love to take my Windows section on my hard drive and virtualize it. 
Except for this big issue, amateur radio handheld radio software. It does all 
Windows based. Amateur radio manufacturers also note that Windows is what they 
believe 98% of all amateur radio operators in the US run. As well as a 
significant amount of overseas operators. In other words I sell that to say 
this the industry is Windows-based and is likely to be so indefinitely.

Accessibility. Braille displays unless much as changed are really usable in 
Lenox especially if your display is Bluetooth.

Finally the above issues with VMware and the fact that one must take the entire 
boot camp area of the hard drive, and copy those contents to your existing OS X 
partition in order to virtualize that is a big barrier if you have a hard drive 
that is not huge. In other words I only have 256 gig available to me. Perhaps 
in the new Mac that will happen probably before the end of this calendar year. 
I’m hoping to upgrade to a 512 or even 1 TB drive. At that point virtualizing 
Windows will be easier, and then I will see how many trade-offs I must make in 
order to make it work. So here’s hoping that the future for me is brighter when 
it comes to computer hardware.

In closing let me speak to the ability to afford a second machine. Because I am 
now deaf blind and I wasn’t three years ago. I am unfortunately a student 
again. Unfortunately this is not by choice. But by medical necessity. And 
quality of life. In other words this is the way life is going to be for me 
there is no changing it. Yes I can go get a curricular implant but I want to 
wait until that becomes medically necessary. Not a cosmetic surgery. Hope this 
helps. And for those on the list please excuse the length of this post and how 
detailed this post is. But I figured this was the best way to respond and also 
educate. Being deaf blind is certainly not what popular culture might equate me 
to the large figure in history Helen Keller. There was no technology in the 
late 19th and early 20 centuries. Today there is technology that can someone 
equal playing field. Here’s hoping that this improves.

Please note my portion of this email has been dictated to the machine by means 
of dictation software. The software is only been used for the dictation of 
Britain text not typed commands. If there’s something you don’t understand, 
please ask me what my original intent was, I will do my very best to clear up 
any misunderstandings. Thank you for reading this. Note number two I’m 
including my official signature here just because it’s the easiest to go to the 
fine. My views that I’ve expressed in my written portion of this email are mine 
alone they do not reflect the views currently held by the board of the national 
Federation of the blind deaf blind dictation of which I am a member of. I look 
forward to hearing/reading any comments and/or suggestions that persons who 
read this may have. I can answer most questions. And the ones that I can’t 
answer I will go find the answer to.
 
Amateur callsign kd0iko.
Maurice Mines, Board Member 
National Federation of the Blind Deaf-Blind Division 
Email: boa...@nfbdeaf-blind.org  
Website: www.nfbdeaf-blind.org  
Live the life you want. 
The National Federation of the Blind Deaf-Blind Division, a proud division 
of the National Federation of the Blind, is a community of members and 
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day 
we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.



On Mar 31, 2020, at 02:20, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries 
 wrote:

Well, Maurice. You can't. You can only use your boot camp option for one
OS, and I didn't know you were already using your
bootcamp option for Windows. Don't think you said that before.


Honestly, you'll be better off saving up some money for a separate Linux
machine.

Sorry to say that, but virtual machines are fussy things. Besides,
VMware is always asking for money. Like every 6-9 months or so 

RE: FaceBook on safari

[M. Taylor]

Hello All, 

Just a quick note to let you know that I have just banned the Medical Marijuana 
user from the group.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Lorie McCloud
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2020 1:05 PM
To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Subject: Re: FaceBook on safari

how do you get to facebook basic on a Mac?

thanks.
Lorie

> On Apr 11, 2020, at 5:27 PM, Michael Marshall  
> wrote:
> 
> Hey,
> I'm sure many people have suggested this already but you're better going to 
> Facebook basic, it's better than the mobile version.
> 
>> On 11 Apr 2020, at 11:07 pm, Patrick Ford  wrote:
>> 
>>  Hi,
>> On my mac book air, using safari, and using the mobile URL  for face book, I 
>> cannot get the newsfeed link to function.
>> I click on it but nothing happens. When I click on other links on this site 
>> they do work.
>> Is it just that safari  will not function with face book?
>> Thanks.
>> patrick 
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Calling All Fans of the Parker Brother's Monopoly Board Game

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Recently I posted about an on-device, self-voicing Monopoly-like game for
iOS, called EarsOpoly.

While I continue to enjoy the game, I am all but certain that it will cease
to function-as-expected in future versions of iOS; primarily because it is
no longer being maintained by the developer, Kid Friendly Software.

A couple of days ago, I contacted the developers of the official Parker
Brothers Monopoly game for iOS, Marmalade Games Studio, requesting that they
add VoiceOver accessibility to Monopoly.

I received a very positive response.  

So, I am asking for your support in contacting Marmalade Games Studio with a
similar request.  I am certain that they will listen to us if we make our
voices heard.

To contact them, simply do the following:

1.
Go to: https://www.marmaladegamestudio.com/contact/

This should take you directly to the contact form.  If it does not then go
to:

 https://www.marmaladegamestudio.com/

and then click the Contact link.  A short form will be displayed.

2.
In the first edit field, enter your name.

3.
In the second edit field, enter your email address.

4.
In the third and final edit field, enter the text of your message.  I simply
asked them to make their Monopoly game either self-voicing or VoiceOver
accessible, so that visually impaired people can enjoy the game.

5.
Click the "Send Message" button in order to send them your message.

That's all there is to it.

As always, your support is greatly appreciated and I hope someday I will
have the pleasure of informing the group that the official Parker Brothers
Monopoly game, for iOS, is accessible to us all.

Sincerely,

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RE: Calling All Fans of the Parker Brother's Monopoly Board Game

[M. Taylor]

Thank you, Kawal.

I appreciate it very much.

Mark


-Original Message-
From: 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries 
[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 4:11 AM
To: macvisionaries
Subject: Re: Calling All Fans of the Parker Brother's Monopoly Board Game

Very important to have these games accessible due to the lock down.  Hopefully 
the Lockdowns end soon.  So I’ll be writing Mark.

> On 16 Apr 2020, at 01:42, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Recently I posted about an on-device, self-voicing Monopoly-like game 
> for iOS, called EarsOpoly.
> 
> While I continue to enjoy the game, I am all but certain that it will 
> cease to function-as-expected in future versions of iOS; primarily 
> because it is no longer being maintained by the developer, Kid Friendly 
> Software.
> 
> A couple of days ago, I contacted the developers of the official 
> Parker Brothers Monopoly game for iOS, Marmalade Games Studio, 
> requesting that they add VoiceOver accessibility to Monopoly.
> 
> I received a very positive response.  
> 
> So, I am asking for your support in contacting Marmalade Games Studio 
> with a similar request.  I am certain that they will listen to us if 
> we make our voices heard.
> 
> To contact them, simply do the following:
> 
> 1.
> Go to: https://www.marmaladegamestudio.com/contact/
> 
> This should take you directly to the contact form.  If it does not 
> then go
> to:
> 
> https://www.marmaladegamestudio.com/
> 
> and then click the Contact link.  A short form will be displayed.
> 
> 2.
> In the first edit field, enter your name.
> 
> 3.
> In the second edit field, enter your email address.
> 
> 4.
> In the third and final edit field, enter the text of your message.  I 
> simply asked them to make their Monopoly game either self-voicing or 
> VoiceOver accessible, so that visually impaired people can enjoy the game.
> 
> 5.
> Click the "Send Message" button in order to send them your message.
> 
> That's all there is to it.
> 
> As always, your support is greatly appreciated and I hope someday I 
> will have the pleasure of informing the group that the official Parker 
> Brothers Monopoly game, for iOS, is accessible to us all.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Mark
> 
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RE: Zoom

[M. Taylor]

Hello Lorie,

Unless you manually sign out of the Zoom app, you should remain signed in.

It might be a good idea for you to enable the Face ID / Touch ID toggle, 
located in the Settings area of the app.  

If you have not enabled either of these authentication features, on your iOS 
device, before installing the app, then that could be the reason why you are 
continually prompted to enter your Zoom login credentials.  

Mark

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On Behalf Of Lorie McCloud
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 12:14 PM
To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Subject: Zoom

for about the past week if I'm using Zoom on my iPhone it wants me to sign in 
every time. is there a box I can check somewhere that'll keep me signed in? 
there are people who send me messages on there and you have to be signed in for 
that.

thanks.
Lorie

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RE: Installing zoom on the Mac.

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Hello Jessica,

I have not encountered any problems when in stalling Zoom in Catalina.  

I suspect that, during the installation process, a dialog box is appearing on 
the screen asking you to grant certain permissions to the installer so that it 
may proceed with the installation.  

For whatever reason, VoiceOver is not automatically announcing the appearance 
of the dialog boxes.

So, the next time you attempt an install, when it appears to be stuck, try the 
Command+F1, F1 key sequence in order to discover if there is, in fact, a UI 
prompt on the screen.  If memory serves, you should be prompted 2 or 3 times to 
grant permissions to various aspects of your OS.  Even if doing so doesn't make 
any sense, be certain to grant permissions to everything requested.

The installation process should take less than 3 to 5 minutes.

Good Luck,

Mark

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On Behalf Of Jessica Moss
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 5:55 AM
To: 'Jim Fettgather' via MacVisionaries
Subject: Installing zoom on the Mac.

I’ve noticed for some strange reason, that when I click the install button to 
install zoom on my Mac, the progress indicator suddenly becomes busy, and in 
the end I have to force it to quit.  Has anyone else had this issue?
  I can install it on my phone and run it with no issues, so I’m stumped as to 
why it’s constantly getting stuck on the Mac side of things, and would like to 
be able to use it on both platforms if at all possible.

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Compared: Magic Keyboard versus Smart Keyboard Folio, Apple Insider

[M. Taylor]

Compared: Magic Keyboard versus Smart Keyboard Folio
By: Andrew O'Hara
Apple Insider
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Apple now sells two choices for iPad Pro keyboards. AppleInsider compares
the Smart Keyboard Folio to the new Magic Keyboard to see how they stack up
and which one is worth it for the price.

As it stands, iPad Pro users have two official options when it comes to
Apple-branded keyboard cases. Users could use any of Apple's Bluetooth
keyboards, but the Magic Keyboard and the Smart Keyboard Folio are the only
two available just for iPad.

Each of these supports the same models. There is both a Magic Keyboard as
well as a Smart Keyboard Folio for both the 12.9-inch and 11-inch iPad Pros
from 2018 and 2020.

On the surface, it appears the primary differentiator is the inclusion or
lack of a trackpad. But actual differences go far beyond that with a huge
array of functional, design, and cost differences. 

Smart Keyboard Folio
Apple's Smart Keyboard has been around for several years now. Debuting with
the original 2015 iPad Pro before being redesigned as the Smart Keyboard
Folio in 2018 with the redesigned iPad Pros. The redesign wasn't
well-received and for the past year and a half users have been exploring
other options.

But the Smart Keyboard Folio isn't without its merits. Between the two, the
Smart Keyboard Folio is far lighter than the Magic Keyboard, lending itself
better to travel when you want to keep your weight down as much as possible.

The Smart Keyboard Folio also has the benefit of being almost entirely
water-resistant. Apple makes these keyboards from a woven fabric that is
stiffened around the keycaps. Because of this, no liquid is capable of
getting into the keyboard itself, and the same goes for dust or other small
debris.

There are two viewing angles on the Smart Keyboard Folio, a more vertical
one for watch media and a more inclined angle for productivity. It connects
via the Smart Connector and has minimal draw on your iPad's battery life.

Magic Keyboard
Apple's Magic Keyboard has much more going for it. It too uses the Smart
Connector but has a full scissor-switch mechanism-based keyboard and a glass
trackpad. This does eat up a bit more battery life, but not by all that
much.

Using a scissor-switch mechanism for the keyboard is a big change. It isn't
water-resistant like the Smart Keyboard Folio, but it is far more responsive
for typing. The fabric keys have a "click" to them but it is very soft and
can even become "stuck" even when they aren't being pressed. 

Magic Keyboard is also backlit. It adjusts automatically based on the
ambient lighting in the room but can be manually adjusted from settings.

Overall, the Magic Keyboard is far nicer and more reliable.

Magic Keyboard arrow keys versus Smart Keyboard Folio
One small, but critical detail, is the arrow keys. On the Smart Keyboard
Folio, Apple has a compact design to the arrow keys but are a bit harder to
identify. Apple reverted back to the inverted "T" design with the 16-inch
MacBook Pro and they changed it on the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro as well.

By choosing the Magic Keyboard, you are also adding a second USB-C port to
your iPad Pro as well. This is great for charging the iPad and leaving the
port on the side of the tablet free for other accessories.

While the Magic Keyboard is heftier, it is due to metal plates within the
keyboard itself. This makes it much more rigid and easier to move about. If
you pick up the Smart Keyboard Folio by just they keyboard, it bends and
warps while the Magic Keyboard stays firm.

Trackpad support on the iPad Pro through the Magic Keyboard
Trackpads are newly supported within iPadOS as part of the 13.4 update. It
makes a huge difference if dealing with editing text, spreadsheets, and even
video work. You can always use an external Bluetooth mouse, but having it
integrated right into the trackpad it is much more convenient.

Key features of the Smart Keyboard Folion versus the Magic Keyboard
Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio.
Connectivity
Smart Connector, Smart Connector.
Key Type:
Scissor switch mechanism, Woven fabric.
Function Keys:
None, None.
Backlit:
Yes, No.
Arrow Keys:
Inverted "T" design, Block design.
TrackPad:
Yes, N/A.

Should you buy the Smart Keyboard Folio or Magic Keyboard?
The decision between the two is mainly down to if you need the trackpad or
if you want to spend the lofty price Apple asks for the Magic Keyboard. If
you don't want to spend the money, the Smart Keyboard Folio is a great,
durable keyboard that uses the Smart Connector and offers up some
protection.

But if you want the best of the best, you will have to shell out for the
Magic Keyboard. The keys are better, more durable, backlit, and the entire
body is more stable. You are also buying an additional USB-C port to the
iPad Pro and a fully articulated hinge -not to mention the trackpad. But you
will pay for the privilege.


Where to buy
The Magic Keyboard for Apple's new iPad Pro is available t

V iPhone and Mac Visionaries List Members: Let's Talk Via Zoom, on Sunday, April 26, 2020

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

So, it is my plan to host a Zoom meeting for all of the members of the V
iPhone and Mac Visionaries communities tomorrow, Sunday April 26.  

As promised, I am posting this notification early so those who wish to
attend may do so.

It is my plan to start the meeting at 2p, California local time.  As I say,
it is my plan but, things can change so if the meeting gets cancelled or has
to be postponed, I will post an update notice here.

My thoughts are that we will take Apple-related questions from members but I
always welcome blindness-related accessibility questions / comments, as
well.  

I will send the meeting invitation, with login instructions, to the group
approximately 15 minutes before the meeting is to begin.

Until Then,

Mark


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Zoom meeting invitation - V iPhone and Mac Visionaries, Let's Talk

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Mark is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

Topic: V iPhone and Mac Visionaries, Let's Talk 
Time: Apr 26, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Join Zoom Meeting 
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Sent from my iPad

RE: Testing, pleas ignore

[M. Taylor]

Hello Andrew,

Your posts are definitely coming through to the list.

Mark

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Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:19 AM
To: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Subject: Testing, pleas ignore

Sorry for this, folk, but I’ve had no messages from the group for a few days so 
I thought I’d send a test message.

Andrew

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RE: An Iphone app for arranging my Medicines

[M. Taylor]

Hello Ramy,

My preferred medication reminder app for iOS is called Pill Reminder.  There is 
both a free and paid version.  It is 100% VoiceOver accessible and completely 
customizable.  

Once configured, you need not open the app in order to get your reminders.  

I have been using it for about 6 months or so and have come to greatly depend 
on it.

Mark

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On Behalf Of Ramy Moustafa Saber  ? 
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:10 PM
To: mac mailing list
Subject: An Iphone app for arranging my Medicines

Hi all:

For some Cercomstances, I Have to get some Medicines, SOme of them are before 
Meal, others are after, SOme just 2 times, others are 3 times a day, etc.
So, do not know what can i do, I do not have Pen friend to help me, so 
amthinking of an accessible app that can handel this issue? Just need to Put 
all my medicines inside it , and hope with camera, then i can Recall what will 
be before meal to take, and what will be after, etc.
is there aan app for that? or you have another solution?
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RE: An Iphone app for arranging my Medicines

[M. Taylor]

Hello Ramy,

As for the summary aspect of your question, the answer is yes.  In fact, that 
is the default view on the app.  

As for specific medication instructions, again, if I understand your question, 
correctly, the answer is yes.

Study the user manual carefully and you should discover the answers to many of 
your questions.  Also, there may be aspect of the app that are only available 
after the in-app purchase.  

Good Luck,

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Ramy Moustafa
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:02 PM
To: mac mailing list
Subject: Re: An Iphone app for arranging my Medicines

هّّ Hi Mark.
I tried the app, and it's really fancy,  The only 2 things that i still need,  
can i ask the app to tell me if the medicine will be before or after the meal?
also, can i get a summary of what can i take now?
Let's say i need to take 3 medicines at 12, can i get a summary for that?

Ramy moustafa saber
licturer at:
faculty of musical education
music arranger and sound engineer
Sent from my iPhone


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A Question About Apple Fitness Plus for VoiceOver Users

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Hello Everyone,  

Question:  does anyone use or has anyone used Apple Fitness Plus?  If so,
how was / is your experience?  

So much of the content is video-based, at least, that is how it appears in
all of the Apple Keynote Presentations.  

I know that they mentioned something about adding more audio-based content
to the service but just wanted to get some feedback here in the forum.

I look forward to your replies,

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RE: A Question About Apple Fitness Plus for VoiceOver Users

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Thank you for the feedback, Julie.

Mark

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On Behalf Of Julie Rattray
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:58 AM
To: 'Sabahattin Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries
Subject: Re: A Question About Apple Fitness Plus for VoiceOver Users

Yes my experience is like yours very video based and hard to follow as the 
audio that goes with video not really descriptive enough - assumes you can see 
video - hoping for more audio content in the future 

> On 17 Sep 2021, at 01:01, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> Question:  does anyone use or has anyone used Apple Fitness Plus?  If 
> so, how was / is your experience?
> 
> So much of the content is video-based, at least, that is how it 
> appears in all of the Apple Keynote Presentations.
> 
> I know that they mentioned something about adding more audio-based 
> content to the service but just wanted to get some feedback here in the forum.
> 
> I look forward to your replies,
> 
> Mark
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Apple Music and Siri versus Amazon Music with Alexa, Just Listen

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

First, the following is just my musings as to my recent discovery regarding
using Homepod with Siri and Echo with Alexa.

Second, this is the first time, since September 27th, that I have felt calm
enough and comfortable enough to write anything other than tech support
questions (smile).

Okay, it has long been my goal to begin using Apple Music on my HomePod in
order to have ambient music throughout my home.  

One reason why I have not yet done this is because of the lack of a
device-specific audio equalizer for HomePod.

For the most part, I had kind of given up on setting up any kind of audio
ambient system in my house if for no other reason than doing so seemed less
and less important.

Okay, now we go back to September 27th, 2021; the day upon which my beloved
Windows 7 PC virtually blew up; while it did not explode, it did, in fact
begin to smoke (smile), no kidding.

For the next two weeks or so, I began my long journey into the world of
Windows 10 on a new desktop PC, Fusion, a new version of iTunes for Windows,
and more.  Add to this the fact that my primary router, which I had been
using for over 10 years, also stopped working during this period.  

You know?  They say that bad things come in threes; I think this is true
because I could not update my beloved iPad Pro 10.5 to iPad 15.1 because it
would not / could not get passed the software verification screen.

I write all of this so that you may begin to understand my mind-set which
lead me to the Apple Music / Amazon Music decision.

Now let's jump forward to the present.

1.
I purchased a new, bigger better primary router and successfully integrated
it into my system.

2.
While I do miss my old beloved Windows 7 PC, although it pains me to admit
it, I am definitely beginning to appreciate all of the accessibility
advancements made since Windows 10.  Be that as it may, I will never be a
big fan of any Microsoft product newer than Office 2007 for a host of
reasons that are too far off-topic for this forum.  I am now running the
latest version of iTunes for Windows and it's not bad; seems to work well
with Fusion, I Guess.  What I like most is that I can, once again, backup my
Apple products without fear of a loss of support.  As an F Y I, as my iTunes
library is located on a network drive, I did not lose any data due to the
loss of the old computer.

3.
As difficult  as it is to believe, Apple tech support provided some
excellent feedback which enabled me to update my beloved iPad Pro to iPad
15.1.

In light of these few but very significant recent successes, I decided that
it was time to get this home music playback issue, settled, once and for
all.  Essentially, I want to use my HomePod for something other than an
overpriced paperweight (smile).

Now keep in mind that all I want, in terms of music, is the ability to say
to Siri, or Alexa, or Hank (for all I care), something like, "Play popular
songs from the 70s." 

After Apple's announcement that it was launching an Apple Music
voice-control-only subscription, I thought this would be a perfect fit for
my needs.

List member Ed informed me that, although there is still not a
device-specific equalizer for HomePod, there is the ability to reduce the
bass via a new setting introduced in recent versions of the OS.

Let me say that I have not used my HomePod in over a year; I had to update
the software and, in my opinion, this was not a pleasant experience, not in
the slightest.  In fact, I found it slow and extremely frustrating.  By the
time I got it working, correctly, I was already feeling negative and
thinking, for the hundredth time, "Why did I buy this thing"

Finally, I was able to test this new reduce bass option but, still, I find
the sound a little too bass-heavy for my personal taste.  Don't get me
wrong, were I hosting a party, HomePod would be perfect.  But for casual
ambient listening?  Not so much.

I am an Amazon Prime subscriber.  So, I fired up my Echo, for the first time
in over 18 months or so.  After it powered on, it informed me that there was
a new update and that it was installing.  I did not have to do anything,
just let it do its thing.  After a few minutes, I was ready to go.  When I
looked in the device-specific settings, there was an excellent equalizer.  I
had been afraid that Amazon would have removed it but, no, it was still
there.  I said to Alexa, "Play 80s dance music," and the dance began
(smile).  I discovered that my Prime membership includes the ability to play
Amazon Music curated playlists which, after all, is exactly what I want.

So, there you have it.  For now, I am firmly in the Amazon Music camp if for
no other reason but that I can adjust the audio output, of its hardware
playback devices, to my specific comfort.

By the way, I composed this post on my new Windows PC with Fusion.

I will say that while I am currently interacting with you via a Microsoft
Window, the view from that proverbial Window faces the Apple Orchard of
whic

RE: Apple Music and Siri versus Amazon Music with Alexa, Just Listen

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

In no way did I take your comments as criticism.  

I do not have my software set to update automatically as I don’t have my 
HomePod on, 24 / 7.  In my case, I had to restart HomePod several times, etc.  
Apple instructed me to manually reset the device, etc.The long and short of 
it is, regardless of others’ pleasant experiences with HomePod setup, mine was 
not.

Fortunately, there is something out there for everyone.

Mark


From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 9:01 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple Music and Siri versus Amazon Music with Alexa, Just Listen

Hi, Tim,

I’m so glad you posted this.  Those were my exact thoughts when I read Mark’s 
post.  I love my Homepods, and I love Apple Music.  I’ve never had any of the 
frustrations Mark described, but I do have all my Homepods and Minis set to 
automatically update.  And as for base, I was surprised by Mark’s comments.  I 
consider myself someone who really hates too much base, and I’m quite 
comfortable with the base level on the HomePod.  Of course, one’s tolerance for 
base is subjective, so I’m not saying Mark’s assessment is wrong, just that for 
me, who also prefers lighter base, the HomePod is just fine.

No offense, Mark, no criticism intended here.  We are all entitled to our own 
opinions and the ways in which we use and experience tech are highly 
subjective.  I just wanted to support Tim’s message.
Cheers,
Donna


On Oct 30, 2021, at 9:56 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Hi Mark,

Thanks for sharing your experience.  I will, though, dispel a few possible 
misconceptions pointed out here.

• updating the HomePod.  If you have it set to automatically update software, 
it will just do it in the middle of the night, or some other convenient time 
when you’re not playing music on it.  My two HomePods and two HomePod Minis are 
all up to date with iOS 15 and I have not touched that interface in months.
• as to the difficulty updating them if not set to update automatically, I’d be 
interested in learning why you found it awkward.  Again, when in the Home app, 
this is a straight forward and logical process in my opinion.
• Apple Music has curated playlists as well.  You could say something like “Hey 
Siri, play the best of the 70’s”, and she would do just that.  Well, it’s a 
matter of opinion whether it would actually be the best of the 70’s.  When I 
tested this, I heard a couple of hours of 70’s music, far too much Disco for my 
liking, but some good old 70’s Top 40, like Orleans and Nazareth, even 
including some classic Canadian music like BTO and Gordon Lightfoot.
• if bass isn’t your thing, you may wish to go for the HomePod mini instead of 
the HomePod.  All the same Siri features, a much smaller footprint, much 
cheaper, and not near the bass simply due to its smaller size.

Now, I realize that you were simply sharing your own personal preferences, and 
we are all definitely welcome to our own feelings on such things.  I just 
didn’t want people to think that Apple Music was lacking in some manner 
compared to Amazon Music.  I believe that all these services have their 
benefits and drawbacks, but curated playlists is not one of them.

Lastly, if I was in the US, I’d take the HomePod off your hands as they are 
rather difficult items to get ahold of nowadays.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada


On Oct 29, 2021, at 4:49 PM, M. Taylor <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> wrote:

Hello Everyone,

First, the following is just my musings as to my recent discovery regarding
using Homepod with Siri and Echo with Alexa.

Second, this is the first time, since September 27th, that I have felt calm
enough and comfortable enough to write anything other than tech support
questions (smile).

Okay, it has long been my goal to begin using Apple Music on my HomePod in
order to have ambient music throughout my home.  

One reason why I have not yet done this is because of the lack of a
device-specific audio equalizer for HomePod.

For the most part, I had kind of given up on setting up any kind of audio
ambient system in my house if for no other reason than doing so seemed less
and less important.

Okay, now we go back to September 27th, 2021; the day upon which my beloved
Windows 7 PC virtually blew up; while it did not explode, it did, in fact
begin to smoke (smile), no kidding.

For the next two weeks or so, I began my long journey into the world of
Windows 10 on a new desktop PC, Fusion, a new version of iTunes for Windows,
and more.  Add to this the fact that my primary router, which I had been
using for over 10 years, also stopped working during this period.  

You know?  They say that bad things come in threes; I think this is true
because I could not update my beloved iP

RE: buying digital music

[M. Taylor]

Hello Lorie,

I completely agree with you; I always buy any song that I like, for the same 
purpose as you described.

Also like you, I experience nothing but frustration when searching for songs on 
Amazon, these days.  It's quite a shame because, once upon a time, Amazon made 
it so easy to search, sample, and purchase music.

However, like Apple, Amazon wants people to subscribe to its music service 
rather than purchase music.

While I have purchased many television episodes, series, and movies from 
iTunes, it has been over 12 years since last I purchased a song from Apple.  

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Lorie McCloud
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 5:21 PM
To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: buying digital music

I still mostly buy my music. I like to have it in my computer and put it 
wherever else I want it. I looked up an album I want on Amazon and I just can't 
figure out that system any more. it's got so much clutter the only thing I 
can't find in there is what I'm looking for. it's just amazing how convoluted 
it has become. is there anything that can be done to make it more manageable on 
a Mac?

so then I looked up this album on iTunes using my phone. I found it pretty 
quickly and could read all the song titles but I don't know how to buy it. I 
couldn't find a "buy" button or anything of that sort. could this be done on my 
Mac? is it easier now that osx has separated music from movies podcasts and 
books?

thanks.
Lorie

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RE: buying digital music

[M. Taylor]

Hello Brad,

Can you be a bit more specific with regard to which Amazon app to use in order 
to purchase a song?  

Are you referring to the Amazon Music app? Or the general Amazon.com shopping 
app?

Thank  you,

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Brad Snyder
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 6:11 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: buying digital music

When using iTunes on your phone, select and do a one finger double tap on the 
price. That is the buy button.

As for Amazon, try using the Amazon app for iOS on your phone. It's a lot less 
complicated than using the website.

- Brad -

On Oct 31, 2021, at 19:21, Lorie McCloud  wrote:

I still mostly buy my music. I like to have it in my computer and put it 
wherever else I want it. I looked up an album I want on Amazon and I just can't 
figure out that system any more. it's got so much clutter the only thing I 
can't find in there is what I'm looking for. it's just amazing how convoluted 
it has become. is there anything that can be done to make it more manageable on 
a Mac?

so then I looked up this album on iTunes using my phone. I found it pretty 
quickly and could read all the song titles but I don't know how to buy it. I 
couldn't find a "buy" button or anything of that sort. could this be done on my 
Mac? is it easier now that osx has separated music from movies podcasts and 
books?

thanks.
Lorie

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Just Updated to Latest Apple TV OS on my 4K device and Mute and Volume Control No Longer Works

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

So I just updated my Apple TV 4K to the latest OS and now the Siri remote
mute and volume buttons do not work.

When I press the Mute button, VoiceOver says, "Mute," but nothing happens.

Has anyone else experienced this?  

I am thinking that I am not going to update my Apple TV HD until I find a
solution as I do not want to lose Siri remote volume control on my primary
television down in the living room.

By the way, I can continue to turn my television on and off with the Siri
remote.

I have checked every setting I can think of and I have rebooted both the
Apple TV and the television.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark

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Amazon Music on Apple TV, Excellent !!

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Well, after deciding to use Amazon Music as my music streaming service, I
decided I would purchase a few more echo devices in order to spread the
sound.

However, just before ordering, I thought I would check to see if there was
some kind of way I could send Amazon Music playback to my Apple TV devices.

As it turns out, there is an Amazon Music app for Apple TV and it is
completely VoiceOver accessible.  Marvelous.

So, I can now play all of my Amazon Music content from my echo devices,
hand-held devices, computers and Apple TV devices.

I am liking my Amazon Prime membership more and more (smile).

Mark


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RE: Just Updated to Latest Apple TV OS on my 4K device and Mute and Volume Control No Longer Works

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

Just an update:  I was able to get my Siri Remote to control the mute and 
volume settings on the old television, described in the original post of this 
thread.

Configuring the Siri remote took less than one minute once I realized that I 
could use the television’s original remote to transfer the proper RF frequency 
to the Siri Remote.  

To transfer the RF frequency of an old remote to the Siri Remote, under the 
Volume control option of the Apple TV Remotes and Devices area,  select Learn 
remote.  It is a simple 3-step process, however, steps 2 and 3 do not appear to 
be VoiceOver accesible.  This is why it took me a while to discover how the 
process works.  Simply search for aYouTube video on how to do this or upon 
request, I can provide the steps; too tired to write it up, today.

Mark



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Subject: Just Updated to Latest Apple TV OS on my 4K device and Mute and Volume 
Control No Longer Works

Hello Everyone,

So I just updated my Apple TV 4K to the latest OS and now the Siri remote mute 
and volume buttons do not work.

When I press the Mute button, VoiceOver says, "Mute," but nothing happens.

Has anyone else experienced this?  

I am thinking that I am not going to update my Apple TV HD until I find a 
solution as I do not want to lose Siri remote volume control on my primary 
television down in the living room.

By the way, I can continue to turn my television on and off with the Siri 
remote.

I have checked every setting I can think of and I have rebooted both the Apple 
TV and the television.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark

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Alexa, Play Some Music: All the Alexa Music Commands

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

Continuing my immersion into the world of Alexa's Music abilities with
Amazon Music as well as third-party services, including Apple Music, I found
an article that discusses virtually all of the Alexa music-related voice
commands now available in the Alexa app and Echo devices from 2015 to 2021.

Originally, I was going to paste the contents of the article directly into
this post but doing so proved unmanageable from a screen reader perspective.

So, instead, I will simply paste in the URL to the article which I am
delighted to report, is remarkably screen reader accessible.  

I used both VoiceOver and Jaws for Windows, to review the article before
deciding  to  post to the group.

Alexa, Play Some Music: All the Alexa Music Commands can be found at:
https://www.smartenlight.com/alexa-music-voice-commands/.

Enjoy,

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Apple launches 'Self Service Repair,' allowing you to do your own iPhone screen repairs and more: 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

Apple launches 'Self Service Repair,' allowing you to do your own iPhone
screen repairs and more

By Chance Miller 
 
Apple has a big announcement for the repair industry today. The new "Self
Service Repair" program will allow customers to complete their own repairs
on their devices, including common repairs such as battery replacements,
iPhone screen replacements, and more. 
Through the new Self Service Repair program, customers will have access to
Apple genuine parts and tools to complete the repairs. 
Apple says that Self Service Repair will first be available for the iPhone
12 and iPhone 13, followed by M1 Macs in the future. The program will launch
first in the United States in early 2022, followed by additional countries
throughout the rest of the year. 
Apple explains: 
Apple today announced Self Service Repair, which will allow customers who
are comfortable with completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine
parts and tools. Available first for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups,
and soon to be followed by Mac computers featuring M1 chips, Self Service
Repair will be available early next year in the US and expand to additional
countries throughout 2022. Customers join more than 5,000 Apple Authorized
Service Providers (AASPs) and 2,800 Independent Repair Providers who have
access to these parts, tools, and manuals.
Apple says that the initial phase of the program will give customers access
to genuine Apple parts and tools for the most commonly serviced modules,
such as the iPhone display, battery, and camera. The company says
"additional repairs will be available later next year." 
In a statement, Jeff Williams, Apple COO, said that this new program will
give customers "even more choice" if they need to have their devices
repaired: 
"Creating greater access to Apple genuine parts gives our customers even
more choice if a repair is needed. In the past three years, Apple has nearly
doubled the number of service locations with access to Apple genuine parts,
tools, and training, and now we're providing an option for those who wish to
complete their own repairs."
This is a major announcement from Apple, which has generally opposed any
sort of at-home or even third-party repairs. Through this program, customers
will be able to purchase genuine Apple parts, access documentation, and more
and complete repairs themselves. We are still awaiting more details on
things like pricing and qualifications. 


The announcement also comes as Apple faces growing pressure amid the Right
to Repair movement. Just earlier this year the FTC announced a new policy to
step up law enforcement against repair restrictions.
More in Apple's full press release. 

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My Black Friday In-Store Apple Experience, 2021

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

I visited two Apple stores in the Los Angeles area, today.  I was planning
on buying a MacBook Pro, 14-inch and an Apple Watch, 7, with LTE.

In both stores, there were not many customers.  In fact, there was no
waiting, at all.  

Neither location had the MacBook Pro in the color or with the disk storage I
wanted.

Also, neither store had an Apple Watch in the aluminum case in any color but
blue and red.  They did have the stainless steel models but I found them to
be a bit heavy for my taste.

The staff in both locations said that they were expecting most customers to
order, online, because of the gift card incentive.  

As for me, when I spend 500+ dollars, at any one time, I want instant
gratification, if possible (smile).

So, I will try next week as many stores, in this area, will be getting new
shipments of items on or after Tuesday.

Mark



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How to use iPhone Background Sounds in iOS 15, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

How to use iPhone Background Sounds in iOS 15, 9 to 5 Mac

Here's how Background Sounds work in iOS 15
By Michael Potuck 
 
One of the handy new features in iOS 15 is Background Sounds. Read along for
how to use iPhone Background Sounds, what you get, what you don't, how it
works while listening to music, and more.

Backgrounds Sounds comes with six options: balanced, bright, or dark noise,
ocean, rain, and stream. 
Instead of having its own app, the feature is tucked inside Accessibility
settings for iPhone and iPad. While Siri commands don't work with the
feature, you can set up an Accessibility shortcut for Background Sounds or
use Control Center to quickly access it too.

Apple has some experience with ambient sounds as it brought seven different
options to HomePod in 2019 with white noise, stream, rain, ocean, night,
forest, and fireplace. While Background Sounds will improve over time, this
native iOS 15 feature doesn't replace a robust option like the Dark Noise
app.

And a popular option people are discovering with the new iPhone Background
Sounds in iOS 15 is you can use them along with music and other media for a
more immersive experience.
.   In iOS 15, open the Settings app (works on iPhone and iPad)
.   Swipe down and tap Accessibility
.   Now swipe down and choose Audio/Visual > Background Sounds
.   Tap the toggle at the top to turn on the default Rain sound 
o   The toggle acts as the play/pause button
o   Siri commands don't seem to work to enable/disable Background Sounds
but there is the option to use a triple-click Accessibility shortcut
(detailed below)
.   You can also use the Hearing tile in Control Center to play/pause
and change Background Sounds
.   To use iPhone Background Sounds while listening to music or other
media, make sure the toggle is turned on, then you can also set a volume
 
.   Tap Sound to test, download, and change your Background Sounds
.   You can set a volume level for when you use Background Sounds on
their own as well as a separate volume level when used while media is
playing 
o   You can also toggle off Backgrounds Sounds for when media is playing
 
.   When changing Background Sounds for the first time, they'll take a
moment to fully download
.   You can use your iPhone or iPad's physical volume buttons for
Background Sounds after starting them

Background Sounds in Control Center
.   The fastest way to play/pause and change Background Sounds is with
the Hearing tile in Control Center
.   Head to Settings > Control Center > tap the + next to Hearing if
it's not already there
.   After tapping the ear icon, tap Background Sounds at the bottom of
your screen 
o   Tap Background Sounds: Rain to change the sound
 
Siri and Accessibility shortcut
.   When trying to use Siri to play/pause Background Sounds, it pulls up
random content in the Music app instead of the actual Background Sounds
feature
.   And if Background Sounds are already playing, and you ask Siri to
turn it off, Siri says, "There's nothing playing."
.   However, you can set Background Sounds to be an Accesiblity shortcut
that's activated by triple-clicking the iPhone's side button (Settings >
Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut > Background Sounds 
o   This is faster than using Control Center as the triple-click
instantly turns Background Sounds on and off
 
iPhone Background Sounds wrap-up
Background Sounds is definitely a handy addition to iOS 15. However, it's
relatively basic, so if you think you'd appreciate more sounds and rich
features, definitely check out Dark Noise for iOS/Mac.

My colleague Parker also made a sharp concept for how Apple could take
Background Sounds further with a dedicated app, sleep timer, and more.
.   Concept: Background sounds in iOS 15 should have their own app with
spatial audio, sleep timer, and more
Read more 9to5Mac tutorials:
.   Hands-on: Here's how iPhone's Live Text OCR works in iOS 15
.   Hands-on: Here's how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works
.   Four ways to find battery percentage of iPhone 13 and earlier
iPhones too
.   iPhone: How to enable and disable iCloud Private Relay in iOS 15
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
 
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Spatial Audio with AirPods, Not So Much

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

So, in order to pair my new Apple watch series 7 to my beloved 8 Plus, I had
to update from iOS 14.8 to iOS 15.1.  I did this on Friday.

Today, while listening to an audiobook on Over Drive via my wired EarPods, I
decided to take my AirPods Pro for a spin, for the first time, with the
latest OS.

Well, as soon as I resumed the Over Drive audio playback via AirPods Pro, I
noticed a tremendously different type of sound coming through AirPods.  It
only took me a moment to realize that this must be the new Spatial audio
feature that I have been reading about.

I listened for about 10 minutes or so, then enabled the head-tracking
feature to see how it sounded; not bad, accept... 

I disabled the spatial audio feature after about 15 minutes of listening.

I don't know, there was something about it that I just didn't like, with
regard to audiobook playback, anyway.

I might like it when I watch a movie on my Apple TV or my iPad; perhaps the
visual input in combination with spatial audio will make the experience seem
less jarring, somehow, I don't know.

For now, however, I think I will continue to use the stereo, only, playback
option when listening to audiobooks.

Just thought I would share my first listening experience with spatial audio.

Mark  


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Question of the Week: What is your Favorite Apple product and Why?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

My favorite Apple product, at the moment, is my Apple watch with the weather
Complication.  

Why?

Because I really enjoy the weather Complication as it allows me to easily
see the temperature, hour-by-hour, via the Digital Crown, for the remainder
of the day.  I find this extremely helpful when determining when to start a
fire, in my fireplace, or when to turn on the furnace.

In the rainy season, using the Digital Crown, I can easily scroll through
the remainder of the day to see the rain forecast, hour-by-hour.

I truly do appreciate all of my Apple products for the independence they
allow me to enjoy; however, at the moment, I would say that Apple watch with
the weather Complication is topping my favorites list.

What is your favorite Apple product and why?

I look forward to your replies,

Mark


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Extremely Rapid Battery Drain on AirPods Pro, within the last Two Weeks, Why?

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

I purchased my AirPods Pro last December.  Since then, I have had nothing
but excellent service from them, including standby battery life.

However, and I'm not certain when this happened, within the last two weeks
to be sure, all of a sudden, almost every time I go to use my AirPods Pro,
when out-and-about, I find that they are completely drained of battery life
even though I have not used them since charging, a day or 2 prior.  

I have performed all of the Apple-recommended procedures including resetting
the battery case, and removing the set from my account.  Nothing seems to
help.

Last night, I had a friend come over with her AirPods Pro and we made
certain to charge them both to 100%.  Then, we simply let each set sit on a
table for about 20 minutes, essentially in standby mode.  It should be noted
that the AirPods were not actively connected to either of our iPhones.

She has iPhone 11 and I have my beloved 8 Plus; however we were both running
the same version of iOS.

When we checked the battery status on both units, hers was virtually the
same as it was just after charging while my battery case had lost 10% of
it's battery life; also, both of my AirPods Pro earpieces seemed to be
sucking up the proverbial juice, even faster.  

Again, leaving the units on the table, after checking battery life, 2 more
times at 20 minute intervals, it was clear that my set was losing battery
power almost three times more rapidly than her set.

So, as my AirPods Pro are covered by Apple Care Plus, I will take them into
the store and see what they have to say.

I canvased a few other acquaintances (about 5 people in all) on this issue
they, too, are all experiencing  the same rapid battery loss on their
AirPods Pro sets.

If anyone has any ideas on how to resolve this seemingly out-of-the-blue
problem, by all means, chime in.

Thank you,

Mark


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RE: Extremely Rapid Battery Drain on AirPods Pro, within the last Two Weeks, Why?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone, 

Okay, I took my AirPods Pro into Apple and, after running a diagnostic test (or 
two), it was determined that I have a defective wireless charging case.  As I 
have Apple Care Plus, they are going to replace the charging case at no 
additional cost.  They had to order a replacement case as they had none in 
stock.

So, if you are experiencing a similar problem, I strongly encourage you to take 
your AirPods into Apple or an authorized retailer.

Mark

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Subject: Extremely Rapid Battery Drain on AirPods Pro, within the last Two 
Weeks, Why?

Hello All,

I purchased my AirPods Pro last December.  Since then, I have had nothing but 
excellent service from them, including standby battery life.

However, and I'm not certain when this happened, within the last two weeks to 
be sure, all of a sudden, almost every time I go to use my AirPods Pro, when 
out-and-about, I find that they are completely drained of battery life even 
though I have not used them since charging, a day or 2 prior.  

I have performed all of the Apple-recommended procedures including resetting 
the battery case, and removing the set from my account.  Nothing seems to help.

Last night, I had a friend come over with her AirPods Pro and we made certain 
to charge them both to 100%.  Then, we simply let each set sit on a table for 
about 20 minutes, essentially in standby mode.  It should be noted that the 
AirPods were not actively connected to either of our iPhones.

She has iPhone 11 and I have my beloved 8 Plus; however we were both running 
the same version of iOS.

When we checked the battery status on both units, hers was virtually the same 
as it was just after charging while my battery case had lost 10% of it's 
battery life; also, both of my AirPods Pro earpieces seemed to be sucking up 
the proverbial juice, even faster.  

Again, leaving the units on the table, after checking battery life, 2 more 
times at 20 minute intervals, it was clear that my set was losing battery power 
almost three times more rapidly than her set.

So, as my AirPods Pro are covered by Apple Care Plus, I will take them into the 
store and see what they have to say.

I canvased a few other acquaintances (about 5 people in all) on this issue 
they, too, are all experiencing  the same rapid battery loss on their AirPods 
Pro sets.

If anyone has any ideas on how to resolve this seemingly out-of-the-blue 
problem, by all means, chime in.

Thank you,

Mark


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My First Experience with Apple Fitness Plus via Apple Watch

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

So, along with my purchase of Apple Watch 7 came a free, three-month trial
subscription to Apple Fitness Plus.

I decided to give it a try.

As far as I can tell, my experience via watch 7 will also work on watch 4.

As for the accessibility of the Fitness Plus, workouts, themselves, I have
not yet explored.  However, I did try a few of the focus / meditation
sessions on my Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone and found that sight is not a
requirement in order to participate.  I discovered that one can use the
Apple watch to control these sessions on the TV, iPad and / or iPhone.  Not
bad.  However, I wanted to take it one step further by determining if one
could run a session on the Apple Watch, itself, without using the TV, iPad,
or iPhone.

I was surprised to learnt that the answer is yes.  This makes sense, given
that the meditation / focus sessions strongly suggest that you participate
with your eyes, closed.

There are too many variables to account for in this post however I will tell
you that, though not required, you can use your phone to download a workout
/ meditation session to your iCloud library and then onto your various
devices, including the watch.

Make certain that your AirPods are connected to the watch, then you can
completely control and participate in the medication sessions via the
Mindfulness app, on the watch, itself, without a TV, iPad or iPhone.

I will continue to explore Fitness Plus and hopefully discover that there is
more that we, as blind or low vision people, can use in Apple Fitness Plus.

Mark


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RE: Can anyone recommend a good blood pressure monitor that works with iPhone?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna,

While this does not exactly answer your question, my solution to tracking my 
blood pressure on iPhone was to purchase a talking blood pressure monitor from 
Maxi Aids.com.  

Then, using the Shortcuts app, I created a shortcut, which I placed on the 
Today screen, which allows me to quickly enter the results of the device.  

The scenario looks like this:

1.
Take my blood pressure via the talking blood pressure device.

2.
Pick up iPhone and 3-finger swipe to get to the Today screen.

3.
DoubleTap the Blood Pressure widget and the two edit fields appear on screen.

4.
DoubleTap Done.

When I write it out, it sounds quite long but the process takes less than a 
minute.

I am certain I could assign a Siri voice command to launch the widget and, most 
likely, to prompt for the data but I have not yet explored this.

Mark

 -Original Message-
From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Saturday, January 8, 2022 7:21 AM
To: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Can anyone recommend a good blood pressure monitor that works with 
iPhone?

Hi all,

I have a Qardio Arm, but it never works.  It simply doesn’t come on when I 
unwrap it, so then it doesn’t connect to my phone.  I’ve done everything, 
change the batteries, re-set, re-pair, but nothing has helped.  At this point 
I’m ready to give up on Qardio - it’s been a royal PITA.  Are there any other 
blood pressure monitors that folks on the list are using?
TIA,
Donna

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RE: How to change Voiceover voice on Apple Watch

[M. Taylor]

Hello Donna and All,

Okay, first I understand that your solution to your original questions, Donna, 
was to enable Siri on your watch.

However, I have another question because something doesn't seem right to me.

First, on my beloved 8 Plus, I have two languages in the VO rotor, US English, 
Default, and US English.

I have my beloved Samantha set as the US English Default voice and Alex set as 
the TTS for US English.  This configuration allows me to quickly switch between 
Samantha and Alex on my phone via the VO rotor.

So, when I read your original question to the group and a subsequent reply 
suggesting that you add US English to the VO rotor on the watch, I assumed that 
one would be able to switch between the two TTS engines , on the watch, just as 
I do on the phone.

However, after adding the US English voice to the VO rotor on the watch, while 
I can switch between the two languages on the watch, as expected, unlike on my 
phone, doing so does not switch between the two TTS engines.

Does anyone know why this does not work?  

Again, I am asking because switching between these two languages and their 
respective TTS engines on my phone works so well.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2022 6:32 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: How to change Voiceover voice on Apple Watch

Hi Tim,

I finally got it to work.  I had to power the watch off and back on, and then 
the option to turn on the SIRI voice worked.

I feel your pain re sleep.  When my watch self-destructed, it was four AM, and 
of course I couldn’t go back to sleep because I was trying to figure out what 
was going on.  Have you tried Melatonin?  I Take the 10MG tablets, and they 
help a lot, (barring self-destructing watches).  Just FYI, for me the gummies 
are less helpful.  I think it’s because they get into my system too fast, and 
so don’t help me go back to sleep when I wake up at 3 AM.  Just a suggestion. 
:) 
Cheers,
Donna


On Jan 15, 2022, at 6:07 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
 wrote:

Hi,

I’m not sure.  I tried it for an hour as well without luck.  Maybe I’ll leave 
it on the charger overnight to see if it does it.  It will mess up my sleep 
record, but I don’t appear to sleep that much anyway.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada


On Jan 15, 2022, at 13:12, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
 wrote:

Anyone have an idea how long it takes to download the Siri voice?  I’ve had the 
watch on the charger for an hour, and I’m still getting that same error 
message.  I wish there was some way to know for sure that it was actually 
downloading the voice.
Cheers,
Donna



On Jan 15, 2022, at 11:04 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
 wrote:

Hi Donna,

Yes, I found that horribly early this morning when I was supposed to be 
sleeping.  That’s what happens when you get old.  Odd sleep patterns, and 
remember things in the middle of the night.  Anyway, you need to put the watch 
on the charger to get it to download the new Siri voice.  I also think that if 
you’re using the Siri voice, then you probably don’t need any extra languages 
in the rotor.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada


On Jan 15, 2022, at 07:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
 wrote:

Hi Alia,

Oddly enough, this morning it was there, but I swear last night it was not.  
Last night I was using the Watch app on my phone though, so maybe that had 
something to do with it.  I’ve noticed that since the re-set, there are a 
number of things that have changed since I first set up the watch two years 
ago.  Now I’m getting the message that Siri will not be able to speak because 
of the language I have selected.  That makes absolutely no sense, since the 
selected language is English US, so I’m assuming that it’s because the voice 
hasn’t yet downloaded.  Dumb error message, though.  It really should say 
something about needing to download the voice.

Thanks for the help.
Cheers,
Donna
Sent from my iPad


On Jan 15, 2022, at 7:46 AM, alia robinson  wrote:
donna, 

you’ll see voiceover on, tap that, and scroll down. there is a toggle to enable 
siri voice for your watch there.  it’s right before the braille settings.
On Jan 15, 2022, at 8:30 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
 wrote:

No, that just changes the language, it doesn’t change the voice, unless you 
have that language alread set to the Siri voice.  Shawn is right, what I need 
is the option that says Turn On Siri Voice, ut I’m not seeing it since t

RE: How to change Voiceover voice on Apple Watch

[M. Taylor]

Hello Tim and thank you.

Your explanation, as always, is spot-on.  When I changed to UK English, Daniel 
did, indeed, appear.

Thank you for clarifying this so well.

Mark


From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2022 8:05 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: How to change Voiceover voice on Apple Watch

Hi Mark,

Basically, the WatchOS is not as robust at this point as iOS, iPadOS or MacOS.  
When adding languages, it appears that you are adding the default base voice 
for that language.  So, if you added Australian, you’d have Samantha for the US 
English default voice and Karen for the Australian voice.  If you added British 
English instead, you’d have Samantha and Daniel.  Now, since you added US 
English, you have Samantha and Samantha :).  An extra clarification though to 
your understanding.  Donna did not simply enable Siri on her watch, what was 
suggested was to tell the watch to use the Siri voice instead of the base voice 
for the selected language.  This setting is found in Settings, Accessibility, 
VoiceOver.  This setting makes it so that your selected Siri voice is used for 
VoiceOver speech.  In my testing, when this is selected, switching English 
languages using the rotor will not actually change the voice though, as the 
Siri voice seems to have taken control.  I’m not sure though if this is the 
case if you choose a non-English language as your alternative.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada


On Jan 16, 2022, at 18:52, M. Taylor <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> wrote:

Hello Donna and All,

Okay, first I understand that your solution to your original questions, Donna, 
was to enable Siri on your watch.

However, I have another question because something doesn't seem right to me.

First, on my beloved 8 Plus, I have two languages in the VO rotor, US English, 
Default, and US English.

I have my beloved Samantha set as the US English Default voice and Alex set as 
the TTS for US English.  This configuration allows me to quickly switch between 
Samantha and Alex on my phone via the VO rotor.

So, when I read your original question to the group and a subsequent reply 
suggesting that you add US English to the VO rotor on the watch, I assumed that 
one would be able to switch between the two TTS engines , on the watch, just as 
I do on the phone.

However, after adding the US English voice to the VO rotor on the watch, while 
I can switch between the two languages on the watch, as expected, unlike on my 
phone, doing so does not switch between the two TTS engines.

Does anyone know why this does not work?  

Again, I am asking because switching between these two languages and their 
respective TTS engines on my phone works so well.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> 
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2022 6:32 PM
To: mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: How to change Voiceover voice on Apple Watch

Hi Tim,

I finally got it to work.  I had to power the watch off and back on, and then 
the option to turn on the SIRI voice worked.

I feel your pain re sleep.  When my watch self-destructed, it was four AM, and 
of course I couldn’t go back to sleep because I was trying to figure out what 
was going on.  Have you tried Melatonin?  I Take the 10MG tablets, and they 
help a lot, (barring self-destructing watches).  Just FYI, for me the gummies 
are less helpful.  I think it’s because they get into my system too fast, and 
so don’t help me go back to sleep when I wake up at 3 AM.  Just a suggestion. 
:) 
Cheers,
Donna


On Jan 15, 2022, at 6:07 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Hi,

I’m not sure.  I tried it for an hour as well without luck.  Maybe I’ll leave 
it on the charger overnight to see if it does it.  It will mess up my sleep 
record, but I don’t appear to sleep that much anyway.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada


On Jan 15, 2022, at 13:12, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Anyone have an idea how long it takes to download the Siri voice?  I’ve had the 
watch on the charger for an hour, and I’m still getting that same error 
message.  I wish there was some way to know for sure that it was actually 
downloading the voice.
Cheers,
Donna



On Jan 15, 2022, at 11:04 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
<mailto:Macvisionaries@Googlegroups.com> wrote:

Hi Donna,

Yes, I found that horribly early this morning when I was supposed to be 
sleeping.  That’s what happens when you get old.  Odd sleep patterns, and 
remember things in the

A Question About How to Get VoiceOver to Read Notifications on Apple Watch 7

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

Okay, here is the scenario:

1.
Both my phone and watch have their respective displays off; this is to say
that I am not interacting with either of them.

2.
I receive a text message.  (Keep in mind that I do not know, at this point,
that it is a text message but I receive hap tic feedback on my watch
indicating that I have some kind of notification.)

3.
I raise my witch and tap the surface of the watch which immediately wakes up
the display.  At this point, I can see some kind of an icon on the watch
display but, as I move my finger across the display (or even single-finger
tap the display), VoiceOver says absolutely nothing.

What am I missing, here?  What setting do I need to change in order to have
VO read either the notification, itself, or at least, the type of
notification I just received?  

Just so you know, if I single-finger, double-tap the display with the
notification icon, the notification opens into its related app.

All replies, greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: A Question About How to Get VoiceOver to Read Notifications on Apple Watch 7

[M. Taylor]

Hello Tim,

Try as I may, I cannot get VO to read the notification unless I single-finger 
double-tap the notification icon which launches an app.

Which TTS engine are you using on the watch? 

Which Apple watch are you using?  I am running Apple watch series 7.

After reading your reply, I enabled notification summary on the watch but the 
result was the same as when I had this feature disabled.

Again, when I wake up the display, I can see the notification icon and some 
meta data but I cannot get VO to read anything.  No matter in which direction I 
single-finger swipe, all I get is the bonk sound, indicating that there is 
nothing to read.

If it is not too much trouble, can you tell me what your settings are in the 
notification area of the watch?  This would be the area directly under settings.

Mark






From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 11:44 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: A Question About How to Get VoiceOver to Read Notifications on 
Apple Watch 7

Hi,

Here’s my experience in the same scenario as you:

• haptic notification felt on my wrist.
• tap screen or press digital crown to wake the watch.
• swipe left or right to have notification read.
• take longer than about 10 seconds to check notification on the watch, I’ll 
need to either double-tap on the notification indicator, or swipe up/down to 
hear notifications, then double-tap.
• this will bring up all unread notifications.
• Swipe left/right to hear the summary of the notification.
• double-tap on the summary to get more details.
• swipe up/down to clear then double-tap to clear if desired.

HTH.


Note that if you’re paying close enough attention, the haptic feedback is 
different depending on the notification.  Messages are two haptic blips fairly 
close together.  Calendar notifications are two haptic blips, but they are 
softer and further apart.  Most other notifications are a longer single 
vibration such as a notification from Door Dash etc.

HTH.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada


On Jan 18, 2022, at 12:34, M. Taylor <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> wrote:

Hello All,

Okay, here is the scenario:

1.
Both my phone and watch have their respective displays off; this is to say
that I am not interacting with either of them.

2.
I receive a text message.  (Keep in mind that I do not know, at this point,
that it is a text message but I receive hap tic feedback on my watch
indicating that I have some kind of notification.)

3.
I raise my witch and tap the surface of the watch which immediately wakes up
the display.  At this point, I can see some kind of an icon on the watch
display but, as I move my finger across the display (or even single-finger
tap the display), VoiceOver says absolutely nothing.

What am I missing, here?  What setting do I need to change in order to have
VO read either the notification, itself, or at least, the type of
notification I just received?  

Just so you know, if I single-finger, double-tap the display with the
notification icon, the notification opens into its related app.

All replies, greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: Discovered something I hadn't found online recently on my Apple TV

[M. Taylor]

This is great info, Joseph.  

I will definitely use it.

Mark



-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of joseph hodge
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2022 4:37 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Discovered something I hadn't found online recently on my Apple TV

I know this list is primarily for the Mac but we also sometimes talk about 
other products from Apple. Hoping this helps someone out there that may have 
found themselves in the same situation I was in. I recently bought an Apple TV 
with a new Siri remote. I didn't really like the touch gestures in that you 
have to do them in this ring. So I turn touch off which led me to a new problem 
how can I close apps in the app switcher? When pulling up the app switcher by 
pressing the home button twice on the remote voiceover still indicates that you 
have to use the rotor and flick up from actions of course since you've disable 
touch this does not work. What does work though is just pressing up twice on 
the circle pad. It closes apps fine. I'm wondering why Apple doesn't actually 
indicate this to you when you change that setting as voiceover should be able 
to detect if touch is off? Anyway hope this helps have a great day everyone!

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Set Up Your iPhone's Built-In Two-Factor Authenticator to Better Protect Your Accounts, C Net

[M. Taylor]

Set Up Your iPhone's Built-In Two-Factor Authenticator to Better Protect
Your Accounts

You don't need a third-party authentication app to better protect your
precious accounts with 2FA.
Andrew Hoyle/CNET 
Feb. 17, 2022 4:30 a.m. PT
 
Protect all of your accounts with a second layer of security on your iPhone
and iPad.
One of the best ways to protect your accounts from hackers -- aside from a
complicated and lengthy password -- is to enable two-factor authentication.
2FA, as the extra protection is commonly known, adds another layer of
security to your account by requiring you to verify your identity -- via
text, email or otherwise -- in addition to your password.

Although text message is by far the most popular method for verifying your
identity, authentication apps such as Google Authenticator are preferred
because they're more secure (it's easier for attackers to spoof your text
messages remotely).

However, if you're an iPhone user, you don't have to download any
third-party apps to get better 2FA protection for your accounts. Thanks to
iOS 15, Apple now has a built-in authenticator to help secure any websites
and apps that support the feature.

And if you're interested in better protecting your accounts, check out the
best password managers to use for 2022 and how to transfer your Google
Authenticator accounts if you've bought a new phone.

How to set up iOS 15's built-in two-factor authentication feature
To start, launch the Settings application on your iPhone and go into
Passwords. Use Face or Touch ID to access your passwords and then tap on
whatever account it is you want to set up 2FA for.

Note: This method of two-factor authentication does not work with every
website or app.

Next, tap Set Up Verification Code and a menu will appear with two options:
.   Enter Setup Key
.   Scan QR Code

These are your two options to set up 2FA, which you can find on the website
of whichever account you're attempting to secure. To continue, go to the
website, use your credentials to log in and then go into the website's
account settings. There is no single place where you'll find the setup key
or QR code for 2FA, but generally you should find them in "passwords" or
"two-factor authentication."

For this example, we'll be using the setup key found in the account settings
on Mega's website. 

If you see a setup key, simply copy it to your clipboard, and then go back
to the Settings app on your iPhone and choose the Enter Setup Key option.
Next, paste in the setup key and then hit OK. Once you do, a verification
code will appear.
Go back to the website you grabbed the setup key from and enter the
verification code to enable 2FA. You don't have to manually enter the setup
key, as it should appear at the top of your keyboard, so you can just tap
there to enter it. However, you must be quick to enter the setup key because
it'll change every 30 seconds.

If you use the Scan QR Code option, the process will pretty much be the
same, but instead of entering the setup key manually, you'll simply scan the
QR code with your smartphone's camera. However, this option may not be ideal
if you're doing everything on your smartphone, so really only use this if
you're accessing the website on another device.

Once you're finished, two-factor authentication should be enabled for that
website. Anytime you log in to that website in the future, you'll be asked
to enter a verification code as well, which will be generated by the
built-in feature.

Original Article at:
https://www.cnet.com/news/another-small-iphone-update-is-rushed-out-to-fix-a
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RE: speaker phone

[M. Taylor]

Hello Kate,

The problem you described has been bugging me for months, on my 8 Plus, also.

After reading Pete's subsequent reply on this, I discovered that in order to 
get speaker phone activation to work, I had to first disable the Select Speaker 
setting, in VoiceOver options, then re-enable it.  

So far, so good.

Special thanks to Pete for figuring this out.

Mark

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Behalf Of Caitlyn Furness
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2022 7:14 AM
To: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: speaker phone

Hi,

Is anyone else having the problem of the i phone not going to speaker phone 
when it’s not near your head??  Mine seems to never go into this mode!  I am 
running ios 15.2.  Using an i phone 8 +.

thanks!
Cait

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How to Setup OpenDNS to Speed Up & Secure Your Web Browsing, SimpleHelp

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I am posting the following article because I think it is information about
which everyone should be aware 

To be clear, it is not necessary to setup an account with Open DNS in order
to take advantage of the features described in the following article.
However, the reason why one would want to setup a free account is so that
you can set filters in terms of limiting the kinds of websites that are
accessible from your router  or device.  

For example, if you have minor children in your house and you do not want
them opening pornography sites, you can easily block them with your free
account.  Some people use Open DNS to prevent social media sites and then
only at certain times of the day.  For example, if you do not want people in
your house being able to watch YouTube from 10p to 5a, you could easily
configure this via your free account.

There are several premium tiers for businesses which offer statistical
analysis but these tiers would have no meaningful value for home use.  My
point is that Open DNS is not nor has it ever been a bate & switch company
that tries to keep its best features only for those who pay.

I personally vouch for the fact that it is not necessary to setup any kind
of account in order to take advantage of Open DNS' security enhancements and
that some remarkable filtering abilities are possible should you decide to
setup a free account.  

One more thing, the web portal for Open DNS is Jaws and VoiceOver
accessible.

The URL for Open DNS is:
https://www.opendns.com/

Mark

SimpleHelp: How to Setup OpenDNS to Speed Up & Secure Your Web Browsing 

How to Setup OpenDNS to Speed Up & Secure Your Web Browsing 
Posted: 18 Feb 2022 02:13 PM PST

This guide will show you step by step how to setup the free version of
OpenDNS to both speed up and secure your Internet browsing. 

There are a slew of reasons to use OpenDNS, but the big 3 are: 
1. Websites will load faster and you won't have to worry about DNS outages
from your ISP.
2. There are more than 50 customizable categories for content filtering
which means OpenDNS lets parents control what websites their children visit.
3. OpenDNS automatically blocks phishing websites that try to steal your
identity and login information by pretending to be a legitimate website. 

There are a couple of ways you can protect your devices with OpenDNS - at
the router level, or at the device level. If you add OpenDNS to your router,
that means all of the devices that connect to your home network will be
protected by and using OpenDNS. Or you can add OpenDNS on a device by device
basis (eg. just the kids computers and tablets). We've got you covered
either way with instructions on how to setup OpenDNS on a router, in Windows
and in macOS. 

Add OpenDNS To A Router
1.  There are hundreds and hundreds of different makes and models of
routers. We're going to provide general instructions on changing the DNS
servers on a router, but for the specific steps on your make/model, you'll
need to refer to its website/documentation. OpenDNS offer instructions for
various types of routers on their page which may also help. 
2.  Open your browser and enter the routers IP address into the address
bar. For most home routers it's https://192.168.1.1 - if you're not sure
what it is check its documentation or find your router on the OpenDNS page. 
 
3.  Enter in the user name and password to access your routers
configuration settings. Look for a section titled something along the lines
of DNS settings - and enter in the following IP addresses in the DNS server
fields: 
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

In all likelihood there will be a "Save Settings" (or similar) button - make
sure to click it. 
 
4.  Then you should see a message similar to this one letting you know
the changes have been set. Click Continue. 
 
5.  To verify the settings were successful you should have a section in
your router where it shows the status. 
 
6.  In order for the devices that are currently connected to your
network to use OpenDNS they'll need to re-connect. Restart one of them and
then on that device check to make sure OpenDNS is working. That's it! :) 


Setup OpenDNS in Windows
1.  Click the Windows Search button (or use the keyboard combo Windows
key + S to open the Search panel) and enter the word network in the search
box. Select View network connections from the list of results. 
 
2.  Locate your current Network Connection (probably Wi-Fi) and
double-click it. 
 
3.  Click the Properties button. 
 
4.  Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) by clicking on it
once, and then click the Properties button. 
 
5.  Select the Use the following DNS server addresses: option, and then
enter 208.67.222.222 as the Preferred DNS server: and 208.67.220.220 as the
Alternate DNS server: 
 
6.  Click OK and close out of the other open windows. Now all you have
to do is check to make sure OpenDNS i

Attention All Amazon Prime Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I am posting this because I recently discovered a new resource for accessing
/ downloading newly released and more, Audible audiobooks at no additional
charge to Prime subscribers.

Please understand that there is a great deal about Amazon and Amazon prime
benefits that many find rather confusion, including me, so I am just going
to relay my experience and in no way am I posting as an expert.

Okay, the other day, I saw an advertisement for a newly released collection
of short stories that were published on Kindle, only, with audio narration
(narration by Audible).  There was a fee for the collection but the
advertisement stated that Prime members could download and read the
collection for free.

Intrigued, I fired up my trusty iOS Kindle app and opened the Discover tab.

Now remember, I'm going to keep this as simple as possible.  In no way was
my first experience a quick and smooth one for I had no idea of how any of
this worked.

Okay, after opening the Discover tab, I selected the category, "Prime
Reading."  There is also a "Kindle Unlimited" category, which I did not
explore.  

I suspect that the Kindle Unlimited program is to Prime Reading as the
Amazon Music Unlimited program is to Prime Music; a guess, only.

Once I selected Prime Reading, a new screen was displayed.  There are
several sub categories to explore but, in order to search for a specific
title, I selected "Browse the Catalog."

On the next screen, there are two important items to note:  (1) the search
field and (2) the filter button.

Whether you merely want to browse the catalog or search for a specific
title, set the filter to "eBooks with Audible" and launch your search.

All of the resulting titles will be eBooks that have Audible narration that
are free for Prime members to read in Kindle and/or listen to via Audible.

Of course there are many, many ways to navigate through the Prime Reading
universe but the above was the method I used to get started.

What I find most delightful is that I have been able to download some titles
that were published for Kindle, only, and still enjoy the Audible experience
without having to pay additional fees.

Okay, I hope you find this useful.

Happy Reading,

Mark


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RE: Attention All Amazon Prime Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

This is great info, Donna.

I had no idea.  I am going to share this on our other 2 lists so that Audible 
subscribers may use this method to explore the Amazon universe from the Audible 
app, as well as from the Kindle app.

Mark

-Original Message-
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To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Attention All Amazon Prime Subscribers

Hi all,

Thanks, Mark, for this tip.  I’ll get some good mileage out of that, I suspect. 
:)

Just thought I’d add that you can do something kind of similar to this from 
within the Audible app.  If you tap The Discover tab, at the top will be severl 
filters you can use, one of which is Included in My Library.  These are titles 
in the Audio Plus category, which means they are free to you as an Audible 
subscriber.  When I first learned about this, I dismissed it, because it seemed 
like a lot of the freebies were just podcasts.  But when I looked more closely, 
I saw that there are some interesting titles included.  For example, after 
watching The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, I was able to download the audio book 
for free.  If you’re looking for a specific book, and want to see if it’s in 
your Audio Plus catalog, go to the Discover tab, and then tap Search.  Type or 
dictate the title you’re looking for, and then select the Included in my 
Library filter.

Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Donna

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 25, 2022, at 8:15 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> I am posting this because I recently discovered a new resource for 
> accessing / downloading newly released and more, Audible audiobooks at 
> no additional charge to Prime subscribers.
> 
> Please understand that there is a great deal about Amazon and Amazon 
> prime benefits that many find rather confusion, including me, so I am 
> just going to relay my experience and in no way am I posting as an expert.
> 
> Okay, the other day, I saw an advertisement for a newly released 
> collection of short stories that were published on Kindle, only, with 
> audio narration (narration by Audible).  There was a fee for the 
> collection but the advertisement stated that Prime members could 
> download and read the collection for free.
> 
> Intrigued, I fired up my trusty iOS Kindle app and opened the Discover tab.
> 
> Now remember, I'm going to keep this as simple as possible.  In no way 
> was my first experience a quick and smooth one for I had no idea of 
> how any of this worked.
> 
> Okay, after opening the Discover tab, I selected the category, "Prime 
> Reading."  There is also a "Kindle Unlimited" category, which I did 
> not explore.
> 
> I suspect that the Kindle Unlimited program is to Prime Reading as the 
> Amazon Music Unlimited program is to Prime Music; a guess, only.
> 
> Once I selected Prime Reading, a new screen was displayed.  There are 
> several sub categories to explore but, in order to search for a 
> specific title, I selected "Browse the Catalog."
> 
> On the next screen, there are two important items to note:  (1) the 
> search field and (2) the filter button.
> 
> Whether you merely want to browse the catalog or search for a specific 
> title, set the filter to "eBooks with Audible" and launch your search.
> 
> All of the resulting titles will be eBooks that have Audible narration 
> that are free for Prime members to read in Kindle and/or listen to via 
> Audible.
> 
> Of course there are many, many ways to navigate through the Prime 
> Reading universe but the above was the method I used to get started.
> 
> What I find most delightful is that I have been able to download some 
> titles that were published for Kindle, only, and still enjoy the 
> Audible experience without having to pay additional fees.
> 
> Okay, I hope you find this useful.
> 
> Happy Reading,
> 
> Mark
> 
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How to delete an Apple ID Account, Apple Insider

[M. Taylor]

How to delete an Apple ID account
By Malcolm Owen, Feb 23, 2022
 
If you really don't want to have an Apple ID associated with your identity,
it is possible to delete it. 

Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account. 

There are a few reasons to delete an Apple ID account completely, including
some that are quite sensible and plausible. For example, a person may have
multiple accounts set up by accident but only wants to use one and not the
other. 

On the other end of the scale, there's reasons such as no longer wanting to
be associated with Apple or its products at all, or a person wishing to
disassociate themselves from technology as a move to go "off-grid." 

Regardless of the reason, Apple offers the option to delete your Apple ID
account. 

The results of deletion
As Apple has a strong track record concerning user privacy, the deletion of
an Apple ID is quite easy to accomplish, much like the ability to request
all of the data it has on file for your account. However, the action of
deleting the account can have far-reaching effects. 

Obviously, the main change is that you cannot sign in to an Apple ID once it
has been deleted. Apple removes the account details associated with the
Apple ID, permanently deleting them and making them unusable for all Apple
services, such as the App Store, iTunes, Apple Pay, iMessage, and any
purchased or downloadable content on those services. 
This also means any user data associated with the account stored on Apple's
servers will be deleted, including any photographs, videos, documents, and
other content stored in iCloud. Even Apple Store appointments and AppleCare
support cases are canceled as part of the process, but it doesn't cancel any
repairs or Apple Store orders. 

Any subscriptions linked to the account will be automatically canceled at
the end of their billing cycles, but you won't be able to use your Apple ID
to access them. Users enrolled in the iPhone upgrade program will continue
to make payments for their devices. 
 
These changes also affect things you may have acquired from Apple's digital
storefronts and already downloaded. You won't be able to watch rented items,
authorize computers to play DRM-protected content you previously acquired,
nor re-download any purchased items, among other problems. 

If you delete the account, Apple warns that it is a permanent event. 
"After your account is deleted, Apple can't reopen or reactivate your
account or restore your data," Apple warns. 
Apple doesn't delete all of the data associated with the account, such as
transactional information for financial reporting or information needed to
comply with a court settlement. But outside of these exceptions, the Apple
ID will be functionally useless to its user once the deletion takes place. 

Apple recommends performing a few actions before going through with a
deletion, to safeguard any personal data that you may want to retain. 

What to do before you delete your Apple ID account
The deletion process
If you have decided that deleting your account is the right course of
action, Apple requires users go through a number of steps. By the end of the
process, the user will have made the request to delete the account
completely. 

How to delete your Apple ID account
1.  Log into Apple's Data and Privacy website with your Apple ID. You
may be required to perform two-factor authentication to continue. 
2.  Under the heading Delete your account, click the link to Request to
delete your account.
3.  On the new page, select a reason for deletion from the dropdown box,
then click Continue. 
4.  After going through a checklist of things to bear in mind when
deleting the account, click Continue. 
5.  Review the Deletion Terms & Conditions, tick the checkbox, and click
Continue. 
6.  Tell Apple how to receive status updates on the account's deletion,
then click Continue. This can include a different Apple ID, an email
address, or a phone number. 
7.  Make a record of the access code Apple provides, and click Continue.

8.  Enter the access code to confirm what you noted down was correct,
and click Continue. 
9.  Check the final reminders of the effects of account deletion, then
click Delete account. 
10. On the confirmation screen, click Sign out.

The process itself isn't an automatic deletion of the account, but instead,
a request to Apple to have the account and associated data deleted. For
security reasons, Apple will verify the account deletion request before
proceeding, and the entire process could take seven days to complete. 
During this verification period, the account will still be active. It is
also possible to reactivate the account during this time, by contacting
Apple Support and providing the access code. 

An alternative - account deactivation
If permanently deleting your data isn't appealing, you could still
temporarily close your account down while keeping the data and other
elements intact. Apple calls this account d

RE: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

[M. Taylor]

Hello Brett,

I do not see a tab for Communities, on my Twitter app.  I see a tab labelled 
Spaces.

Is Spaces the new area to which you are referring?

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
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Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2022 10:00 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

Hi,
Communities are a pretty new thing on Twitter.
I thought I would create one and see how it goes.
I think the community tweets should show up in your timeline but you probably 
should bookmark for easy access.
Having said that, the iOS app has a tab at the bottom of the screen for 
communities and I am finding that to be a quick way to access the communities I 
belong to.
On the web, communities is under the more item near the top of the page.
Brett


> On Feb 27, 2022, at 09:09, Jonathan Cohn  wrote:
> 
> Seems interesting. I had never heard of Twitter communities. Will the 
> community show up in my timeline, or should I book mark it for best access?
> 
>   Best wishes,
> 
> Jonathan Cohn
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 25, 2022, at 09:53, Brett Lewis  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all:
>> I set up a new community on Twitter for discussing anything screen reader 
>> related.
>> Not specific to any OS or screen reader, just for anything screen reader 
>> related.
>> It is a bit of a work in progress, but if you want to come and help shape 
>> the discussion, please join at:
>> https://twitter.com/i/communities/1497020353159204879
>> Brett
>> 
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RE: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

[M. Taylor]

Hello Brett and thank you.

Not only could I not locate Communities on either of my iOS or iPad app, latest 
versions, but I contacted 4 of my local friends and they, too, do not see the 
Communities tab.  The people I contacted are not VoiceOver users.

I just went to the web portal, and, just as on the mobile apps, there is not a 
Communities tab.

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Brett Lewis
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2022 7:44 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

Hi Mark,
Spaces is where you can host audio only chats.
Communities is a separate tab.
Not sure why it isn't showing up for you.
Just to cover the obvious, this is on iOS on an iPhone (I have not tried this 
on an iPad)?
Do you have the latest version of the twitter app?
Let me see if I can find out why the tab might be missing for you.
Brett




On Sun, Feb 27, 2022 at 7:11 PM M. Taylor <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> wrote:
Hello Brett,

I do not see a tab for Communities, on my Twitter app.  I see a tab labelled 
Spaces.

Is Spaces the new area to which you are referring?

Mark

-Original Message-
From: mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Brett Lewis
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2022 10:00 AM
To: mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

Hi,
Communities are a pretty new thing on Twitter.
I thought I would create one and see how it goes.
I think the community tweets should show up in your timeline but you probably 
should bookmark for easy access.
Having said that, the iOS app has a tab at the bottom of the screen for 
communities and I am finding that to be a quick way to access the communities I 
belong to.
On the web, communities is under the more item near the top of the page.
Brett


> On Feb 27, 2022, at 09:09, Jonathan Cohn <mailto:jon.c.c...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Seems interesting. I had never heard of Twitter communities. Will the 
> community show up in my timeline, or should I book mark it for best access?
> 
>   Best wishes,
> 
> Jonathan Cohn
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 25, 2022, at 09:53, Brett Lewis <mailto:brettle...@brettlewis.us> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all:
>> I set up a new community on Twitter for discussing anything screen reader 
>> related.
>> Not specific to any OS or screen reader, just for anything screen reader 
>> related.
>> It is a bit of a work in progress, but if you want to come and help shape 
>> the discussion, please join at:
>> https://twitter.com/i/communities/1497020353159204879
>> Brett
>> 
>> 
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RE: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

[M. Taylor]

Hello Brett and thank you.

Just after posting my reply, last night, I discovered, just as you suggested, 
that one will only see the Communities tab if one belongs to a community.

Thank you so much for offering to send me an invitation.  A couple of hours 
ago, before checking my emails, a friend with whom I have also been discussing 
this topic, sent me an invitation so it looks as though I am up and running.

I will definitely see you on Twitter at your Twitter handle which is very 
clever, by the way.  My Twitter handle
Is @MarkMarcus.

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Brett Lewis
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 7:40 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

Very frustrating.
I checked and I think you won't see the tab if you aren't part of any 
communities (I think Twitter is running an experiment on who has access).
If you join a community from an invite (the link I sent or you can direct 
message me on Twitter and I will send you an invite) I think you will then have 
the Communities tab.
Appreciate you following up on this.
My Twitter handle is: @brettlewisjudo

Brett



On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 10:29 PM M. Taylor <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> wrote:
Hello Brett and thank you.

Not only could I not locate Communities on either of my iOS or iPad app, latest 
versions, but I contacted 4 of my local friends and they, too, do not see the 
Communities tab.  The people I contacted are not VoiceOver users.

I just went to the web portal, and, just as on the mobile apps, there is not a 
Communities tab.

Mark

From: mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Brett Lewis
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2022 7:44 PM
To: mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

Hi Mark,
Spaces is where you can host audio only chats.
Communities is a separate tab.
Not sure why it isn't showing up for you.
Just to cover the obvious, this is on iOS on an iPhone (I have not tried this 
on an iPad)?
Do you have the latest version of the twitter app?
Let me see if I can find out why the tab might be missing for you.
Brett




On Sun, Feb 27, 2022 at 7:11 PM M. Taylor <mailto:mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> wrote:
Hello Brett,

I do not see a tab for Communities, on my Twitter app.  I see a tab labelled 
Spaces.

Is Spaces the new area to which you are referring?

Mark

-Original Message-
From: mailto:mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
<mailto:mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Brett Lewis
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2022 10:00 AM
To: mailto:mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: New Screen Reader Users Community on Twitter

Hi,
Communities are a pretty new thing on Twitter.
I thought I would create one and see how it goes.
I think the community tweets should show up in your timeline but you probably 
should bookmark for easy access.
Having said that, the iOS app has a tab at the bottom of the screen for 
communities and I am finding that to be a quick way to access the communities I 
belong to.
On the web, communities is under the more item near the top of the page.
Brett


> On Feb 27, 2022, at 09:09, Jonathan Cohn <mailto:mailto:jon.c.c...@gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Seems interesting. I had never heard of Twitter communities. Will the 
> community show up in my timeline, or should I book mark it for best access?
> 
>   Best wishes,
> 
> Jonathan Cohn
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 25, 2022, at 09:53, Brett Lewis 
>> <mailto:mailto:brettle...@brettlewis.us> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all:
>> I set up a new community on Twitter for discussing anything screen reader 
>> related.
>> Not specific to any OS or screen reader, just for anything screen reader 
>> related.
>> It is a bit of a work in progress, but if you want to come and help shape 
>> the discussion, please join at:
>> https://twitter.com/i/communities/1497020353159204879
>> Brett
>> 
>> 
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To All iOS VoiceOver Users, Twitter Spaces is Accessible, Give It a Try

[M. Taylor]

Hello All:  

This past week, I have been giving Twitter Spaces a test drive and I am so
excited to recommend it to all iOS VoiceOver users.

First, I am going to paste in some text from a 9 to 5 Mac article, written
last year, that summarizes the Twitter Spaces feature:

Begin Article fragment:
Twitter now lets users join Spaces via desktop and mobile web browsers
By Filipe Espósito, 9 to 5 Mac.
Spaces is a live audio chat platform developed by Twitter, which was
officially introduced earlier this year as an alternative to Clubhouse. As
Spaces is now available to most users of the social network, Twitter is
finally expanding the feature to desktop and mobile web browsers.
Twitter confirmed in April this year that it was working on bringing Spaces
to web browsers, as the platform was only available on Twitter’s official
iOS and Android apps. Starting today, users will also be able to join Spaces
using a web browser, whether on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
According to the company, the feature is still considered beta, which means
that it has some limitations when compared to Spaces in the Twitter app.
Right now, the focus areas are infrastructure, user interface, scheduled
Spaces, and accessibility features.
End Article Fragment.

As I write this, I feel almost overwhelmed because I am finding it difficult
to introduce you to a new feature that is, at first glance, not intuitive or
VoiceOver accessible.  So what should I do?  I’ll try to express my thoughts
in a numbered list:

1.
Twitter is absolutely dedicated to making Spaces VoiceOver accessible.
While I am not at liberty to expand on this, please trust me when I say that
all Apple VoiceOver user feedback is being considered on a daily basis.
This is truly one of the most exciting moments for us, as VoiceOver users in
terms of having Twitter’s full attention.  So, please try the new feature
and send feedback to Twitter.

2.
For those who may not know, in its simplest form, a live audio chat feature
means that anyone can open a audio channel, and talk about anything and,
while the chat is live, others can listen-in and join the conversation.  For
example, if I just wanted to express myself, on Twitter, using my voice, I
could open a Space, type in a brief description of the subject, and begin
talking.  As my audio streams, others on Twitter will be alerted to the fact
that there is a live Space, currently active, and they could listen in and
ask me for permission to speak.  Just a few minutes ago, I opened the Spaces
tab in my Twitter app, and discovered that one live Space has people
discussing how to get money back from friends who do not want to repay the
loan.  Another Space is discussing the best Elvis Presley performances of
all time.  Yet another space is talking about the best episodes of Start
Trek.  I see one, right now, talking about the Crimean war.

3.
Currently, the Twitter Spaces full-feature set is Available for iOS, only;
not iPad OS.

4.
In the Twitter app, select the Spaces tab.  VoiceOver users must use the
swiping gesture in order to scroll down the list of live Spaces.

5.
As you swipe through the list, you will hear VoiceOver say, Button” several
times.  You will also hear, “Posted by”.  Listen for the posted by phrase
because immediately following that will be a description of the Space.
Understand that Twitter has no control over how someone writes their
description so if they cannot spell correctly or use a bad description, that
will be reflected in VoiceOver’s output.

6.
Entering a Space is easy and launching your own live Space is easy, also.  I
suggest that you search the web for the various features of Spaces for more
detail.

7.
Twitter Spaces is free for both listening and hosting.

8.
Twitter Spaces can be scheduled for future broadcasts.

9.
Twitter Spaces can be recorded so that people can listen at a later time.

10.
Any Twitter user can host a Space.

11.
I intend to host a great number of Spaces in which we can discuss
technology, screen readers, Braille, etc.

12.
My twitter handle is @MarkMarcus.  If you want to be alerted when I host a
Space, follow me on Twitter.  Also, if you have more questions about this
new feature, you are welcome to send me a direct message on Twitter.

13.
A great deal of companies are beginning to host lives spaces so I think this
feature is here to stay.

14.
Finally, I know that this is a great deal of information to assimilate but
it is so important, to me, that we, as blind and low vision members of
society, make our voices heard in this new forum that is expanding across
the globe.

If I have mistakenly represented a feature of Twitter Spaces, please reply,
on-list, with the correct information so that we may all benefit from the
updated info.

I look so very forward to seeing / hearing, (big smile), all of you on
Twitter Spaces, soon.

Mark


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RE: Why does Siri not speak when i plug in headphones?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Paul,

I believe the solution to your problem is that, with the wired headset 
connected to your phone, after asking Siri a question, immediately begin 
tapping the volume up button on the side of the phone.  There are several 
volume channels on the phone and sometimes they automatically set themselves to 
zero.  As you tap, you should begin hearing Siri's voice response.

Good Luck,

Mark





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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Paul Hopewell
Sent: Friday, March 4, 2022 11:50 AM
To: macvisionaries 
Subject: Why does Siri not speak when i plug in headphones?

Hello,
I am running the latest IOS on my iPhone SE 2020. I have disabled Hey Siri and 
instead start Siri by pressing and holding the Home button. My headphones plug 
into the iPhone via an Apple lightning to jack adapter. All normal audio output 
is directed to the headphones when they are plugged in.
Siri works fine when my headphones are unplugged. However when the headphones 
are plugged in and I ask Siri a question I get s slight delay and then hear the 
current time or the screen I was on before asking Siri.
is there some Setting I need to change to enable me to hear Siri responses via 
the phone speaker when headphones are unplugged and to hear them through the 
headphones when they are plugged in?
Many thanks … Paul Hopewell

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RE: To All iOS VoiceOver Users, Twitter Spaces is Accessible, Give It a Try

[M. Taylor]

Hello Jane,

Just so you know, I am replying to you, on-list, so that everyone may benefit 
from our exchange.  Please reply, on-list.

I am delighted to learn that you were able to use Spaces.

By the way, I recently read the Apollo Murders novel, as an audio book, and it 
was excellent.

My question to you is how did you first learn of that particular Twitter Space 
session, in order to attend?

Mark

-Original Message-
From: Jane Jordan  
Sent: Saturday, March 5, 2022 6:25 AM
To: M. Taylor 
Subject: Re: To All iOS VoiceOver Users, Twitter Spaces is Accessible, Give It 
a Try

I just want to say that I attended a space a few weeks ago, one with Chris 
Hadfield and some others, about his life and his book The Apollo Murders--it 
was easy to get in. I couldn't talk--was sorta maybe listening during work--but 
I enjoyed how easy it was to get into and listen to.


Jane



On 3/5/2022 1:43 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
> Hello All:
>
> This past week, I have been giving Twitter Spaces a test drive and I 
> am so excited to recommend it to all iOS VoiceOver users.
>
> First, I am going to paste in some text from a 9 to 5 Mac article, 
> written last year, that summarizes the Twitter Spaces feature:
>
> Begin Article fragment:
> Twitter now lets users join Spaces via desktop and mobile web browsers 
> By Filipe Espósito, 9 to 5 Mac.
> Spaces is a live audio chat platform developed by Twitter, which was 
> officially introduced earlier this year as an alternative to 
> Clubhouse. As Spaces is now available to most users of the social 
> network, Twitter is finally expanding the feature to desktop and mobile web 
> browsers.
> Twitter confirmed in April this year that it was working on bringing 
> Spaces to web browsers, as the platform was only available on 
> Twitter’s official iOS and Android apps. Starting today, users will 
> also be able to join Spaces using a web browser, whether on a computer, 
> tablet, or smartphone.
> According to the company, the feature is still considered beta, which 
> means that it has some limitations when compared to Spaces in the Twitter app.
> Right now, the focus areas are infrastructure, user interface, 
> scheduled Spaces, and accessibility features.
> End Article Fragment.
>
> As I write this, I feel almost overwhelmed because I am finding it 
> difficult to introduce you to a new feature that is, at first glance, 
> not intuitive or VoiceOver accessible.  So what should I do?  I’ll try 
> to express my thoughts in a numbered list:
>
> 1.
> Twitter is absolutely dedicated to making Spaces VoiceOver accessible.
> While I am not at liberty to expand on this, please trust me when I 
> say that all Apple VoiceOver user feedback is being considered on a daily 
> basis.
> This is truly one of the most exciting moments for us, as VoiceOver 
> users in terms of having Twitter’s full attention.  So, please try the 
> new feature and send feedback to Twitter.
>
> 2.
> For those who may not know, in its simplest form, a live audio chat 
> feature means that anyone can open a audio channel, and talk about 
> anything and, while the chat is live, others can listen-in and join 
> the conversation.  For example, if I just wanted to express myself, on 
> Twitter, using my voice, I could open a Space, type in a brief 
> description of the subject, and begin talking.  As my audio streams, 
> others on Twitter will be alerted to the fact that there is a live 
> Space, currently active, and they could listen in and ask me for 
> permission to speak.  Just a few minutes ago, I opened the Spaces tab 
> in my Twitter app, and discovered that one live Space has people 
> discussing how to get money back from friends who do not want to repay 
> the loan.  Another Space is discussing the best Elvis Presley 
> performances of all time.  Yet another space is talking about the best 
> episodes of Start Trek.  I see one, right now, talking about the Crimean war.
>
> 3.
> Currently, the Twitter Spaces full-feature set is Available for iOS, 
> only; not iPad OS.
>
> 4.
> In the Twitter app, select the Spaces tab.  VoiceOver users must use 
> the swiping gesture in order to scroll down the list of live Spaces.
>
> 5.
> As you swipe through the list, you will hear VoiceOver say, Button” 
> several times.  You will also hear, “Posted by”.  Listen for the 
> posted by phrase because immediately following that will be a description of 
> the Space.
> Understand that Twitter has no control over how someone writes their 
> description so if they cannot spell correctly or use a bad 
> description, that will be reflected in VoiceOver’s output.
>
> 6.
> Entering a Space is easy and launching your own live Space is easy, 
> also.  I suggest that you search the web for the various f

RE: To All iOS VoiceOver Users, Twitter Spaces is Accessible, Give It a Try

[M. Taylor]

Hello Merv,

I am going to cross-post this with the V iPhone lists so that others can read 
about your Twitter Spaces experience.

I am so happy to learn that you have enjoyed a positive experience with Twitter 
Spaces.

Any advice or techniques you have discovered that you can provide to us will be 
greatly appreciated.

I look forward to your reply,

Mark

-Original Message-
From: 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Saturday, March 5, 2022 8:32 AM
To: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Re: To All iOS VoiceOver Users, Twitter Spaces is Accessible, Give It 
a Try

Hi Mark,
I have been using Twitter Spaces on my iPhone 12 Pro Max as well. I found it to 
be very easily accessed in my Twitter app. I have a Sony WH1000XN4 and did not 
experience the spacial audio that I did in clubhouse but perhaps there is a 
setting I have not tweaked yet. I did however find Spaces to be both accessible 
and enjoyable.
Merv


> On Mar 5, 2022, at 1:43 AM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello All:  
> 
> This past week, I have been giving Twitter Spaces a test drive and I 
> am so excited to recommend it to all iOS VoiceOver users.
> 
> First, I am going to paste in some text from a 9 to 5 Mac article, 
> written last year, that summarizes the Twitter Spaces feature:
> 
> Begin Article fragment:
> Twitter now lets users join Spaces via desktop and mobile web browsers 
> By Filipe Espósito, 9 to 5 Mac.
> Spaces is a live audio chat platform developed by Twitter, which was 
> officially introduced earlier this year as an alternative to 
> Clubhouse. As Spaces is now available to most users of the social 
> network, Twitter is finally expanding the feature to desktop and mobile web 
> browsers.
> Twitter confirmed in April this year that it was working on bringing 
> Spaces to web browsers, as the platform was only available on 
> Twitter’s official iOS and Android apps. Starting today, users will 
> also be able to join Spaces using a web browser, whether on a computer, 
> tablet, or smartphone.
> According to the company, the feature is still considered beta, which 
> means that it has some limitations when compared to Spaces in the Twitter app.
> Right now, the focus areas are infrastructure, user interface, 
> scheduled Spaces, and accessibility features.
> End Article Fragment.
> 
> As I write this, I feel almost overwhelmed because I am finding it 
> difficult to introduce you to a new feature that is, at first glance, 
> not intuitive or VoiceOver accessible.  So what should I do?  I’ll try 
> to express my thoughts in a numbered list:
> 
> 1.
> Twitter is absolutely dedicated to making Spaces VoiceOver accessible.
> While I am not at liberty to expand on this, please trust me when I 
> say that all Apple VoiceOver user feedback is being considered on a daily 
> basis.
> This is truly one of the most exciting moments for us, as VoiceOver 
> users in terms of having Twitter’s full attention.  So, please try the 
> new feature and send feedback to Twitter.
> 
> 2.
> For those who may not know, in its simplest form, a live audio chat 
> feature means that anyone can open a audio channel, and talk about 
> anything and, while the chat is live, others can listen-in and join 
> the conversation.  For example, if I just wanted to express myself, on 
> Twitter, using my voice, I could open a Space, type in a brief 
> description of the subject, and begin talking.  As my audio streams, 
> others on Twitter will be alerted to the fact that there is a live 
> Space, currently active, and they could listen in and ask me for 
> permission to speak.  Just a few minutes ago, I opened the Spaces tab 
> in my Twitter app, and discovered that one live Space has people 
> discussing how to get money back from friends who do not want to repay 
> the loan.  Another Space is discussing the best Elvis Presley 
> performances of all time.  Yet another space is talking about the best 
> episodes of Start Trek.  I see one, right now, talking about the Crimean war.
> 
> 3.
> Currently, the Twitter Spaces full-feature set is Available for iOS, 
> only; not iPad OS.
> 
> 4.
> In the Twitter app, select the Spaces tab.  VoiceOver users must use 
> the swiping gesture in order to scroll down the list of live Spaces.
> 
> 5.
> As you swipe through the list, you will hear VoiceOver say, Button” 
> several times.  You will also hear, “Posted by”.  Listen for the 
> posted by phrase because immediately following that will be a description of 
> the Space.
> Understand that Twitter has no control over how someone writes their 
> description so if they cannot spell correctly or use a bad 
> description, that will be reflected in VoiceOver’s output.
> 
> 6.
> Entering a Space is easy and l

RE: To All iOS VoiceOver Users, Twitter Spaces is Accessible, Give It a Try

[M. Taylor]

Hi Jane,

Okay, that's excellent.  I'll have to begin paying closer attention to my 
Twitter notifications (smile).

Mark

-Original Message-
From: Jane Jordan  
Sent: Saturday, March 5, 2022 12:06 PM
To: M. Taylor 
Subject: Re: To All iOS VoiceOver Users, Twitter Spaces is Accessible, Give It 
a Try

Hi there.


I saw a notification while I was on my lunch break and clicked on the Spaces 
Tab and found it. It was so cool!

On 3/5/2022 3:04 PM, M. Taylor wrote:
> Hello Jane,
>
> Just so you know, I am replying to you, on-list, so that everyone may benefit 
> from our exchange.  Please reply, on-list.
>
> I am delighted to learn that you were able to use Spaces.
>
> By the way, I recently read the Apollo Murders novel, as an audio book, and 
> it was excellent.
>
> My question to you is how did you first learn of that particular Twitter 
> Space session, in order to attend?
>
> Mark
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Jane Jordan 
> Sent: Saturday, March 5, 2022 6:25 AM
> To: M. Taylor 
> Subject: Re: To All iOS VoiceOver Users, Twitter Spaces is Accessible, 
> Give It a Try
>
> I just want to say that I attended a space a few weeks ago, one with Chris 
> Hadfield and some others, about his life and his book The Apollo Murders--it 
> was easy to get in. I couldn't talk--was sorta maybe listening during 
> work--but I enjoyed how easy it was to get into and listen to.
>
>
> Jane
>
>
>
> On 3/5/2022 1:43 AM, M. Taylor wrote:
>> Hello All:
>>
>> This past week, I have been giving Twitter Spaces a test drive and I 
>> am so excited to recommend it to all iOS VoiceOver users.
>>
>> First, I am going to paste in some text from a 9 to 5 Mac article, 
>> written last year, that summarizes the Twitter Spaces feature:
>>
>> Begin Article fragment:
>> Twitter now lets users join Spaces via desktop and mobile web 
>> browsers By Filipe Espósito, 9 to 5 Mac.
>> Spaces is a live audio chat platform developed by Twitter, which was 
>> officially introduced earlier this year as an alternative to 
>> Clubhouse. As Spaces is now available to most users of the social 
>> network, Twitter is finally expanding the feature to desktop and mobile web 
>> browsers.
>> Twitter confirmed in April this year that it was working on bringing 
>> Spaces to web browsers, as the platform was only available on 
>> Twitter’s official iOS and Android apps. Starting today, users will 
>> also be able to join Spaces using a web browser, whether on a computer, 
>> tablet, or smartphone.
>> According to the company, the feature is still considered beta, which 
>> means that it has some limitations when compared to Spaces in the Twitter 
>> app.
>> Right now, the focus areas are infrastructure, user interface, 
>> scheduled Spaces, and accessibility features.
>> End Article Fragment.
>>
>> As I write this, I feel almost overwhelmed because I am finding it 
>> difficult to introduce you to a new feature that is, at first glance, 
>> not intuitive or VoiceOver accessible.  So what should I do?  I’ll 
>> try to express my thoughts in a numbered list:
>>
>> 1.
>> Twitter is absolutely dedicated to making Spaces VoiceOver accessible.
>> While I am not at liberty to expand on this, please trust me when I 
>> say that all Apple VoiceOver user feedback is being considered on a daily 
>> basis.
>> This is truly one of the most exciting moments for us, as VoiceOver 
>> users in terms of having Twitter’s full attention.  So, please try 
>> the new feature and send feedback to Twitter.
>>
>> 2.
>> For those who may not know, in its simplest form, a live audio chat 
>> feature means that anyone can open a audio channel, and talk about 
>> anything and, while the chat is live, others can listen-in and join 
>> the conversation.  For example, if I just wanted to express myself, 
>> on Twitter, using my voice, I could open a Space, type in a brief 
>> description of the subject, and begin talking.  As my audio streams, 
>> others on Twitter will be alerted to the fact that there is a live 
>> Space, currently active, and they could listen in and ask me for 
>> permission to speak.  Just a few minutes ago, I opened the Spaces tab 
>> in my Twitter app, and discovered that one live Space has people 
>> discussing how to get money back from friends who do not want to 
>> repay the loan.  Another Space is discussing the best Elvis Presley 
>> performances of all time.  Yet another space is talking about the best 
>> episodes of Start Trek.  I see one, right now, talking about the Crimean war.
>>
>&g

Attention List Members: In An Hour from Now, let's talk VoiceOver Tech on Twitter Spaces

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

In about an hour from now, I am going to host a short live audio session on
Twitter Spaces for list members.

Actually, this is just a test session but I would like to get a feel for how
Spaces works for us and take it from there.

If you are available, please join me.

There are several ways to fine the space.

If you follow me, on Twitter, I will send out a tweet at the start of the
Space.

If you would like to talk to me, during the Space, you must join from within
the Twitter app.  You can simply go to my profile page which it @MarkMarcus.

Or, from within the Twitter app, after selecting the Spaces Tab, near the
top of the screen, in the Spaces search edit box, type in MarkMarcus, then
hit the Search Button.  If the space is live, you will see it appear in the
results list.

Finally, if you would like to listen to the space via a web browser you can
go to:
https://twitter.com/markmarcus and take it from there.

Okay, I'll talk to you all on Twitter, in about an hour from now.

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RE: New iPhone locked or unlocked

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Hello Phil,

When you receive your phone from the online Apple store, you can either take 
the new phone to your local Verizon Wireless store and they will activate it 
for you or if you prefer, you can call Verizon Wireless and they can activate 
your new phone, remotely, assuming you can provide the IMEI ID number of the 
new phone.  The ID number will be listed on the side of the actual iPhone box; 
not the shipping container but the Apple packaging, itself.

In either of these two scenarios, your current wireless phone number will be 
transferred to the new phone.

When updating from an older phone to a new one, I recommend activating a new 
SIM card rather than simply transferring your current SIM card to the new 
device.

Phil, try not to overthink this, okay?  Given that you want to stay with 
Verizon Wireless, do not be concerned with whether the new phone is locked or 
unlocked.

Just go ahead and buy your new phone, from the Apple Store, and all will be 
well.

If you can, after receiving your new phone, take it to your local Verizon 
Wireless store and they will get it up and running for you in a matter of 
moments.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

Mark


-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Phil Halton
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 8:46 AM
To: Macvisionaries 
Subject: New iPhone locked or unlocked



Because I don’t really want to go to an Apple store I’ve been thinking about 
buying a new iPhone and having it shipped to me direct. And, because I really 
don’t want to mess around with changing out Sim cards from my old phone to the 
new I’ve been considering just having the sim card set up and pre-loaded by 
Apple. Sounds like a great solution for me but then I realized that that would 
mean that my iPhone would be locked to the carrier for anunspecified period of 
time. I’m perfectly happy with my current carrier and have no plans of changing 
any time in the near or far future. What disadvantages am I looking at if I go 
ahead and buy a locked phone versus an unlocked. By the way the carrier would 
be Verizon. Sent from my IPhone

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RE: New iPhone locked or unlocked

[M. Taylor]

That's great news, Brad.

Thank you for letting us know.

Mark

-Original Message-
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Brad Snyder
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 7:36 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: New iPhone locked or unlocked

There's no need for any of this. When you order your new phone from the Apple 
online store, you provide your phone number and your carrier and your phone 
arrives ready to activate. It will automatically activate when you turn it on 
for the first time. All you have to do is confirm some information and the 
phone automatically activates. I've done this many times. It works flawlessly.

- Brad -

On Mar 10, 2022, at 21:12, M. Taylor  wrote:

Hello Phil,

When you receive your phone from the online Apple store, you can either take 
the new phone to your local Verizon Wireless store and they will activate it 
for you or if you prefer, you can call Verizon Wireless and they can activate 
your new phone, remotely, assuming you can provide the IMEI ID number of the 
new phone.  The ID number will be listed on the side of the actual iPhone box; 
not the shipping container but the Apple packaging, itself.

In either of these two scenarios, your current wireless phone number will be 
transferred to the new phone.

When updating from an older phone to a new one, I recommend activating a new 
SIM card rather than simply transferring your current SIM card to the new 
device.

Phil, try not to overthink this, okay?  Given that you want to stay with 
Verizon Wireless, do not be concerned with whether the new phone is locked or 
unlocked.

Just go ahead and buy your new phone, from the Apple Store, and all will be 
well.

If you can, after receiving your new phone, take it to your local Verizon 
Wireless store and they will get it up and running for you in a matter of 
moments.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

Mark


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Behalf Of Phil Halton
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 8:46 AM
To: Macvisionaries 
Subject: New iPhone locked or unlocked



Because I don’t really want to go to an Apple store I’ve been thinking about 
buying a new iPhone and having it shipped to me direct. And, because I really 
don’t want to mess around with changing out Sim cards from my old phone to the 
new I’ve been considering just having the sim card set up and pre-loaded by 
Apple. Sounds like a great solution for me but then I realized that that would 
mean that my iPhone would be locked to the carrier for anunspecified period of 
time. I’m perfectly happy with my current carrier and have no plans of changing 
any time in the near or far future. What disadvantages am I looking at if I go 
ahead and buy a locked phone versus an unlocked. By the way the carrier would 
be Verizon. Sent from my IPhone

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How to Switch the Incoming Call Banner Back to Full Screen on iPhone

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Hello Everyone,

If, like me, you find it difficult to locate the incoming call banner near
the top of the display, when receiving a call while using the device, you
can easily switch it back to full screen, as it used to be in earlier
versions of iOS.

To make it so that the phone app takes up the entire display during an
incoming call:

1.
>From the Settings app, select, "Phone".

2.
Select "Incoming Calls".

3.
Select "Full Screen".

That's all there is to it.

Give it a try.

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Five ways you're ruining your expensive phone, laptop, tablet, and TV, USA Today

[M. Taylor]

5 ways you're ruining your expensive phone, laptop, tablet, and TV, USA
Today
 
How many smartphones have you dropped and shattered? It's an awful feeling -
seeing it falling to the ground and knowing there's nothing you can do.

Years ago, I put a tempered glass screen protector on my phone. The best
part is when you drop your phone, and the glass gets nicked, you simply
remove the protector, and it's good as new. Here's a link to the brand I
have used for years, ESR.

Our devices are big investments. You need to treat your tech well to get
your money's worth. Regular maintenance is one way to stay ahead of the
game. Tap or click for six checkups to do now to avoid a hefty repair bill
later.

Based on calls to my show, emails, and questions posted on my website's tech
support forum, here are five common mistakes that could cost you:

1. You're charging too much
Do you keep your phone plugged in all the time? Apple says that when your
iPhone "remain(s) at full charge for prolonged periods of time, battery
health can be affected."
Android phone manufacturers, including Samsung, say the same. "Do not leave
your phone connected to the charger for long periods of time or overnight."
Huawei says, "Keeping your battery level as close to the middle (30% to 70%)
as possible can effectively prolong the battery life."
The official word is to keep your phone charged - but not fully charged. Get
in the habit of unplugging your tech after it is fully charged.

2. You wait too long to charge your laptop
Laptop batteries have a finite number of charge-discharge cycles. If you
frequently let your battery entirely run out of juice, it affects the
charge-discharge cycle and diminishes its intended lifespan.
Your laptop battery can also lose efficiency another way. Let's say you
regularly charge your laptop from 30% to 50%, or about 20% each time you
charge it. Well, do that five times and you'll have completed one battery
cycle because you've charged your laptop 100% in total.
A good rule of thumb is to keep your battery charged to at least 40% most of
the time. Tap or click here to check your laptop's battery health.

3. You go with the cheapest option
If you lose your charger or a USB cable gets frayed, resist the temptation
to buy the cheapest replacement. The few dollars you save on a low-cost
substitute may very likely negatively affect your device's performance.
One-size-fits-all charger and cable makers don't want you to know that often
their products do not have the proper voltage needed to work with your
specific device. Why does that matter? Your battery may end up not getting
the juice it needs to charge fully. Worse, it may erode the battery's life.
Cheap chargers can be dangerous to you too. Many generic phone chargers are
less likely to meet established safety and quality testing guidelines than
their name-brand counterparts, leading to severe shocks and burns.
Spend a little more on getting a replacement charger and cable from the
devices' manufacturer or certified third-party makers. Tap or click for a
solid third-party recommendation for iPhone and Android.

4. You're careless
Today's phones are fairly rugged. They can generally resist water, dust, and
a bit of water. But leaving your device in a hot car or out in the sun can
cause serious damage. Not only can it cause the battery to leak or overheat,
but it can also cause data to be lost or corrupted.
Extreme cold temperatures also wreak havoc on your phone. Lithium-ion
batteries can stop discharging electricity in freezing temperatures, leading
to shortened battery life, display problems, and even cracking the display
glass.

5. You're a slob
Is your tech sparkling clean or covered in crumbs and smudges? It's not just
about cleanliness, either. Dust and dirt can do severe damage to computers,
TVs, and other expensive electronics.
Here are some essential tools I keep on hand to maintain my devices:
. Compressed air: This is especially useful when you need to clean tight
quarters and inside difficult-to-reach crevices. If you don't like the waste
of regular compressed air, try an electric air duster.
. Isopropyl alcohol: Avoid household cleaning products on your electronic
devices. A good rule of thumb is if you would use it to clean your kitchen,
it's not appropriate for your computer or electronics.
. Cleaning wipes: If you don't want to mess with alcohol or water, try a
cleaning wipe. I buy these all the time.
. Distilled or purified bottled water: Tap water could leave mineral spots
and stains.
. Soft cloths: Lint-free is your friend; don't use paper towels or tissues
that scratch and leave particles behind. If you have a 100% cotton cloth,
that works, too. Here's an affordable pack of clothes I've purchased a few
times.
. Toothbrush: A soft toothbrush can be used on hard-to-reach areas and spots
that need light scrubbing.

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Here is a Very Nice Voice Over Compatible Movie and Television Episode Streaming App for Apple TV

[M. Taylor]

Hello All, 

I think this has been mentioned in the group, a while ago, but just as a
heads-up, I recently installed the TUBI TV app on my Apple TV.  The service
is absolutely fee and, to my absolute delight, is marvelously  VoiceOver
accessible.

For the best results, you should sign up for a free account at TUBITV.com,
before installing the app unless you wish to use Apple Sign-in.

While I have not installed this app on my beloved 8 Plus, I have installed
it on my beloved iPad.

While I can certainly use the iPad version of the app, I don't think a
totally blind user could do so.  The VoiceOver access, while there, is just
not easily workable.  Again, I have not, nor do I plan on installing the
TUBI app on my phone so cannot speak to its VoiceOver accessibility.

Finally, I can watch all seven seasons of the 1970s television series,
Fantasy Island and all 11 seasons of the Carol Burnet Show (big smile).

Mark

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A Sleeping Conundrum when using VoiceOver to Read Books in the Kindle App

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

So, one aspect of enjoying audiobooks is the ability to set a sleep timer in
order to have audio playback stop after a specific number of minutes have
passed.

Recently I am reading more and more titles via the Kindle app using the
VoiceOver TTS.

The problem?  When I start VoiceOver continuous reading of a Kindle app
title, it keeps going after I fall asleep.  So, by the time I wake up, the
title is marked as finished (smile).  

What a first-world conundrum, eh? (smile).

Does anyone have any ideas on how to resolve this problem?

I was thinking about trying the Speak Screen feature but I don't know if it
offers a sleep timer or not.

I would like to use VoiceDream Reader to enjoy my Kindle content but
understand that this is not possible. 

I know that I can get Alexa to read a Kindle title on either an Apple device
or on an Echo but, as far as I know, the problem persists.  I find that I
prefer the VO TTS to Alexa when reading longs titles, by the way.

All replies greatly appreciated.

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How to use Kindle with Alexa

[M. Taylor]

Hello All,

I thought that some of you may find the following article useful as many, if
not all, of the following voice commands work with the Kindle app.

Mark

How to use Kindle with Alexa

In this article, you will learn how to use various voice commands to read
your Kindle books with the help of your Alexa assistant.

As Kindle is an Amazon service, it is already connected to Alexa under the
same Amazon account. You don't have to add it to the Alexa application.

If your Kindle book supports Text-to-Speech technology, it will be read with
Alexa's voice. Even though reading with a synthetic voice is not (yet) as
good as being read by a real person (like in Audible audiobooks), the result
is still of good quality and appreciated if you have difficulty reading. 
If your book is written in another supported language, Alexa will use her
corresponding international voice to read it to you. For example, if your
book is written in Spanish, Alexa will read it in Spanish.

Kindle Library
Alexa can tell you which are your latest purchased Kindle books, but for a
complete list, you can visit the Alexa app. 
Alexa, what are my Kindle books?
Alexa, what is in my Kindle library?
You
There are [number] books in your Kindle library, including [title1, title2
and title3]. For a complete list, go to the Play section in your Alexa app.
Alexa

Listen to a Kindle book with Alexa
Read one of your Kindle books
Alexa, read [title]
Alexa, read the book [title]
Alexa, read my Kindle book
Alexa, read my Kindle book [title]
You
Resuming your most recent book: [title]
Alexa
Pause reading
Alexa pause | stop
You
Continue the last Kindle book where you left it
Alexa, read
Alexa, continue my book
You
Resuming your most recent book: [title]
Alexa
Adjust reading speed
Alexa lets you control your Kindle book reading speed. The setting will
apply only to the current book you are listening to.
There are 7 preset speeds: 
.   slowest speed (0.5x)
.   very slow speed (0.75x)
.   slow speed (0.9x)
.   normal speed (1x)
.   fast speed (1.25x)
.   very fast speed (1.5x)
.   fastest speed (2x)
Decrease the reading speed 
Read your book one step slower to the minimum speed of 0.5x.
Alexa, read slower
You
Reading at 90% speed
Alexa
Increase the reading speed 
Read your book one step faster to the maximum speed of 2x.
Alexa, read faster
You
Reading at 1 1/4 speed
Alexa
Reset the reading speed
Read your book at the normal speed of 1x.
Alexa, read at normal speed
You
Reading at normal speed
Alexa
Schedule shutdown (sleep timer)
You can ask Alexa to stop reading after a specific period of time.
Alexa, set a sleep timer
You
If you want to stop reading in 5 minutes, just say:
Alexa, set a sleep timer
You
Timer for how long?
Alexa
5 minutes
You
Sleep timer for 5 minutes, starting now!
Alexa
You can also specify a time to stop reading in your command.
Alexa, stop reading in [time]
You
Sleep timer for 5 minutes, starting now!
Alexa
Navigate in the book
Alexa allows you to move the playback position backwards or forwards. By
default, the jump is 30 seconds. But you can specify a different duration at
the end of your instruction.
Go forward 30 seconds 
Alexa, go further
Alexa, skip ahead
You
Go forward another duration
Alexa, forward [duration]
Alexa forward [1 hour]
You
Go back 30 seconds 
Alexa, go back
You
Go back another duration
Alexa, go back [duration]
Alexa, go back [10 minutes]
You
Change the chapter
Go to the next chapter
Alexa, next chapter
You
Go back one chapter
Alexa, previous chapter
You
Information about the book title and author
If you are unsure about the book Alexa is reading to you, you can ask her to
remind you of its title and author.
Alexa, what is this book?
You
This is [title] by [author]
Alexa

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How to Share Your iCloud Storage With a Friend or Family Member, Simple Help

[M. Taylor]

How to Share Your iCloud Storage With a Friend or Family Member, Simple Help
Posted: 08 April 2022 06:56 PM PDT 

This step by step guide shows you how to give permission to a friend or
family member to share your iCloud Drive storage space so they can save and
access their own files on it. 
Here's a scenario for you - you've got an iCloud+ account (a paid iCloud
subscription) and your friend doesn't. They're running low on their free 5GB
of iCloud storage space and desperately needs more (and probably getting
constant emails from Apple telling them their iCloud storage is almost
full). Why not share some of your extra space with them? Although Apple
refers to this as "Family Sharing" - there's absolutely no reason you can't
share your iCloud storage with a friend, roommate, co-worker or other
acquaintance. 

Following the steps outlined below you'll be able to grant permission for a
friend, roommate, co-worker OR family member to use your iCloud storage
space to save their own photos and data. It's very important to note that
no, they will not be able to access your iCloud data and you will not be
able to access theirs. 

>From the official Family Sharing guide by Apple, 
Everyone's personal files and preferences stay private. When you share
iCloud+, family members can't see each others' photos, files, or documents.

For the sake of this guide we're going to use an iPhone to complete all of
the required steps. You can do this on an iPad and the steps will be almost
identical. You can also do it on your Mac via the Family Sharing icon in the
System Preferences and while though steps are quite different, you should
still be able to follow along. 
1.  The first step is to setup Family Sharing itself. This is an Apple
feature/service that allows you to share various services and subscriptions
with "family" members (remember - that can include friends, roommates,
co-workers etc). Although there are lots of things you can share, we're only
going to cover iCloud storage - feel free to check out all the other options
and settings once you're done. 

2.  Start out by tapping the Settings icon. 
 
3.  Select your Profile (directly below the word Settings). 
 
4.  Choose Family Sharing from the list of options. 
 
5.  Tap the + Add Member link. 
 
6.  A Invite People to Your Family window will appear - select the
Invite People button inside of that window. 
 
7.  If the person is right next to you with an iPhone/iPad you can use
AirDrop to send the "invitation" link, otherwise tap the Mail icon. 
 
8.  Enter the email address of the person you want to allow to use your
iCloud storage space, and give the email a subject (or enter a short
message) so they know why you're sending a long and slightly strange looking
link. 
 
9.  When the person you invite opens the link in the email they'll be
invited to join your "family" - tell them to tap the Join Family button. 
 
10. Then they just have to tap the Done button and that's it - they
don't need to do anything else. 
 
11. Now that your friend is a member of your "family", you can share
your iCloud storage with them. Once again open your iPhone/iPad Settings and
select your Profile. 
 
12. Choose Family Sharing again. 
 
13. This time scroll down to the MORE TO SHARE section and select the
iCloud+ option. 
 
14. When prompted, tap the Share iCloud+ With Family button. 
 
15. That's it. Tap the Close button. 
 
16. Now return to Family Sharing - this time you'll see a new section
titled SHARED WITH YOUR FAMILY and inside of it an item named iCloud+ -
select it. 
 
17. From here you'll see a list of the people using your iCloud storage
(iCloud+) and how much space each person is using. 
 
18. After you've given your friend permission to use your iCloud
storage, they can return to their iCloud settings and see that the amount of
usable storage space has increased to whatever your plan includes. You're a
good friend! 
 
19. In addition to via your iPhone/iPad, you can manage friends (users)
via the System Preferences on a Mac. I'm not sure why you can't manage users
via the web, for now it's via iOS and macOS only. 
 
While you're here, why not check out our other iPhone and iPad tips, tricks
and tutorials? :)
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A Question for Those Experiencing Siri Not Dialing Phone Numbers Beginning with Symbols

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

I am just going to put this out there and if anyone knows of a solution,
please pass it on.  

I have researched this bug, on the web, and a great deal of people are
reporting the problem.  I, as yet, have not discovered a solution.

If the following makes no sense to you, then just ignore it.

In iOS15.4.1, Siri will not Dial Telephone Numbers that Begin with a Symbol

On some Wireless networks, one can selectively display one's CallerID by
inserting a prefix symbol sequence in front of a telephone number.  

Please note that the prefix symbol sequence continues to function as
expected when one manually selects the phone number from the Contacts list
or from the Favorites page in the Phone app.  The bug does not appear until
one attempts to use Siri to dial a contact, hands-free.

Steps to Reproduce the Bug:
1.
Create a Contact with a local telephone number that includes the prefix
symbol sequence of *31#.  For example "*31#2125551212" (without the
quotation symbols.)  This will allow the contact (John Doe) to see your
telephone number even when the show caller ID setting is disabled, in the
Phone app.

2.
>From the Settings area, select the Phone app.

3.
Set [SHOW MY CALLER ID] to OFF.

4.
Say to Siri, "Call John Doe."  Siri will respond with "Calling John Doe" and
the phone app will appear.  After a few seconds, however, the phone app
disappears and no call is placed.

Mark



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A Question for Audible Subscribers

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Hello All,

I know I saw a post about this but I cannot locate the solutions, if any
exists.

For some reason, even when in list view, VoiceOver seems to skip titles in
my Audible Library when I am browsing through them.

Is there a solution to this problem?

Interestingly, I did not begin experiencing this issue until I merged my
original Audible account with my Amazon account.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: A Question for Audible Subscribers

[M. Taylor]

Yes, Donna, that is it, exactly.

Thank you for confirming that my experience is not unique.

Mark

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From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:52 AM
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Subject: Re: A Question for Audible Subscribers

Hi Mark,

I just tested this out, and I am experiencing the same thing, though not 
consistently. I believe this to be a new behavior, so I don’t know if there’s a 
solution. One thing I noticed with my brief test was that it seemed to happen 
more often when I flipped through my titles then when I use my finger to scroll 
down through the screen.

Not sure how helpful this is, but that’s what I found in a two minute test.
Cheers,
Donna

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 18, 2022, at 11:48 AM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I know I saw a post about this but I cannot locate the solutions, if 
> any exists.
> 
> For some reason, even when in list view, VoiceOver seems to skip 
> titles in my Audible Library when I am browsing through them.
> 
> Is there a solution to this problem?
> 
> Interestingly, I did not begin experiencing this issue until I merged 
> my original Audible account with my Amazon account.
> 
> All replies greatly appreciated.
> 
> Mark
> 
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Need Some Help Finding the Speak Screen Controller on iPad Display

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Hello Everyone,

When I enable the Speak Screen Controller on my iPad, in order to use the
Siri Voice to read Kindle Books, etc. I cannot seem to find a way to locate
the controller via VoiceOver.  For that matter, I cannot get the 2-finger
swipe down gesture to work, especially in the Kindle app.  Does anyone have
a solution to this problem?

Okay, the steps to reproduce this problem are:

1.
>From the Accessibility area of Settings, select Spoken Content.

2.
Toggle on Speak Screen.

3.
Toggle on Speak Controller.

4.
In the Voices area of Spoken Content, select a Siri voice.

5.
Now open the Kindle app or the Notes app, etc. (an app with text to read.)  

With a book open in Kindle, a 2-finger swipe down from top to bottom does
not start the Speak Screen feature using the Siri TTS.

More disturbingly, to me at least, is that I cannot locate the Speak Screen
controller via VoiceOver even though it is present on the display.
Moreover, the controller is not located in the same area of the display
every time it is toggled on.

Were I not able to see my iPad's display, I would not be able to locate and,
consequently, start Speak screen via the controller.

All replies greatly appreciated.

Mark


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RE: SSL Certificate Madness (Rant)

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Hello Janina,  

Believe it or not, this problem came up in the beta of both Big Sur and 
Catalina.  

In fact, it drove me nuts in the early beta of Catalina.

Believe it or not, there is, if memory serves, an easy fix for this.  I think 
my solution was to set up the outgoing mail server, manually; as opposed to 
having the mac automatically configure it.

This can be done but it took me quite a while to find the option.  What I 
remember, mostly, is thinking that manually configuring the outgoing server was 
one of the least intuitive procedures I've ever encountered.  Once I figured it 
out, it was simple but as I sit here, composing this reply, I have no idea how 
to do it.  

What I do remember is that you manually configure the outgoing mail server from 
within the Mac Mail app, itself.  There is no need to delve into the Key Chain 
authentication system.

If you cannot discover a simple fix, reply and I'll see if I can locate the 
solution.

Mark


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Subject: SSL Certificate Madness (Rant)



Yes, I need to spout off. If you don't care, stop reading!

I generally hold my Macs in high regard. But, at times they're downright stupid.

I have a new SSL server certificate on my rednote.net server. It is correctly 
setup, and Linux validation tools find it fully acceptable.

Thunderbird has no problem using it.

Android has no problem using it.

Both of my Macs are stumped. They're still hanging on to the old certificate 
for dear life. If I show details, I can clearly see the old certificate. My Mac 
informs me it's been revoked. No kidding, Sherlock?

Nor is it sufficient to delete the Internet Account / Mail identity and create 
a new one, because the old certificate is buried in the tangle of 
authentications that's in the Utilities folder, in the Keychain app.

Growl. I want to bite someone's nose off.

https://linkedin.com/in/jsajka

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Executive Chair, Accessibility Workgroup:   http://a11y.org

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Seeking a Good Chess Game App Recommendation for iOS / iPad OS

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Hello All,

Can anyone recommend a good chess game app for iOS / iPad OS?

Thank you,

Mark

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The best Apple Watch features to try on day one, 9 to 5 Mac

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Here are some of the best features to try on your new Apple Watch
By Chance Miller 
 
If you just unwrapped a new Apple Watch this morning, there are a variety of
tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of your new wearable.
Read on for some guidance on our favorite Apple Watch features for health,
activity, customization, and more.

Setting up your Apple Watch activity rings
For many people, the Apple Watch is first and foremost a fitness-focused
wearable. The key to this is a trio of rings each represented by a different
color: red for move, green for exercise, and blue for stand.
By default, the green exercise ring closes when you log 30 minutes of
intense activity, the blue stand or roll ring closes when you move around
for at least 1 minute of 12 different hours, and the red move ring closes
when you meet your personal goal for active calories burned in a day.

This year, however, Apple added the ability to customize your exercise and
stand goals for the first time. Maybe you're recovering from an injury and
12 stand hours paired with 30 minutes of exercise is too much for your body
to handle. People have also been calling on Apple to integrate rest days
into the Apple Watch rings system, and feature at least gives users more
control over their goals.
 
Here's how to change your Apple Watch move, exercise, and stand goals with
watchOS 7:
1.  On your Apple Watch, open the Activity app
2.  Scroll down to the bottom and look for the "Change Goals" button
3.  Use the + or - buttons to adjust your goals, or use the Digital
Crown
4.  Tap "OK" to confirm your changes.

The exercise ring can be lowered or raised in intervals of five, down to a
minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 60 minutes. The stand goal can be
changed in single-hour intervals, down to a minimum of 6 hours. You can't
increase the stand goal beyond the default 12-hour mark.

Customizing your watch face
The centerpiece of your Apple Watch is the watch face. On your watch face,
you can add bits of information known as complications, including things
such as weather, activity data, heart rate information, and much more. The
easiest way to build an Apple Watch face is with the Apple Watch app on
iPhone.

You can find the entire library of watch faces in the "Face Gallery" tab of
the app, and as you build them, you can add faces to your personal
collection. Once you create multiple watch faces, you can swipe between them
from your Apple Watch, making it easy to adjust on the fly for different
scenarios.

Apple Watch App Store
You can find apps built specifically for the Apple Watch in the watchOS App
Store. Simply press the digital crown on your Apple Watch and look for the
App Store icon. Here, you'll be able to easily find and install dedicated
Apple Watch applications without using your iPhone at all.

Sharing your activity
One of the ways I love to stay motivated with my Apple Watch is by sharing
my activity data with friends and family. When you do this, you can see when
your friends complete workouts, how much progress they've made towards their
goals, and when they earn new awards.

To share your Apple Watch activity data with others, follow these steps:
1.  Open the Fitness app on your iPhone
2.  Tap the sharing icon in the bottom-right corner
3.  Tap the "+" button in the top corner
4.  Start typing a name, then tap the name you'd like to add. If the
other person has an Apple Watch the name will turn red
5.  Tap the Send button, then wait for your friend to accept your
Activity request. Once accepted, you'll receive a notification on your Apple
Watch.

Set up health monitoring features
The Apple Watch is not only useful for deliberately tracking your fitness
progress, but also for passively monitoring it in the background.

Fall Detection
One such feature is called Fall Detection, and it uses the gyroscope and
accelerometer to detect if you've fallen, and more importantly, if you've
fallen and cannot get back up. By default, Fall Detection is disabled for
users under the age of 65, but you can manually enable it with these steps:
1.  Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone
2.  Tap Emergency S O S
3.  Look for the Fall Detection toggle 
o   Apple warns that more physically active users may trigger Fall
Detection even when you haven't fallen. This is due to high impact activity,
and may appear as a fall.
4.  Tap Confirm

Heart
In the Apple Watch app on iPhone, you can also enable a suite of features
that will allow your Apple Watch to help you look after your heart. Simply
open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and look for the Heart category. In
this section, you can enable the following features:
.   Install the ECG app for taking electrocardiograms from your Apple
Watch (Series 4 and later)
.   Set up Cardio Fitness Levels and notifications, which are a strong
indicator of your overall health
.   Irregular Rhythm notifications for receiving a notification w

Best apps for a new Mac laptop or desktop in 2020, 9 to 5 Mac

[M. Taylor]

New Mac for Christmas? Here are some of the best apps to download
By Bradley Chambers 
 
Did Santa drop off a new M1 MacBook Air under the tree last night? macOS Big
Sur comes with many great apps, but there is a whole world of third-party
apps that make the Mac even better.
Table of Contents
•   Setapp
•   1Password
•   Sensei
•   Ulysses
•   Day One
•   Alfred
•   NetNewsWire
•   Best apps for a new Mac: A better email app
•   Best apps for a new Mac: A new calendar app
•   Best apps for a new Mac: Task Management
•   Backing up your Mac
•   Mac Accessories
•   Wrap up on best apps for a new Mac

Setapp
Setapp is one of the easiest ways to find many awesome apps to try without
having to purchase a bunch of different ones. Think of it as a Netflix
subscription for apps. Some of my favorites are CleanMyMacX, Wi-Fi Explorer,
CleanShot X, Mockuuups Studio, and iFlicks. All of the apps included in
Setapp are full versions and receive software updates like their direct pay
counterparts.

1Password
I’ve been a Mac user since 2004, but the app I remember using the longest is
1Password. I’ve been using it since version 2, and it’s something I don’t
ever plan to uninstall. 1Password stores all of my passwords, social
security information, secure notes, and I even use it to generate two-factor
authentication codes. I am currently subscribed to the family plan, so my
wife and I can share passwords to joint accounts in a shared vault.

Sensei
If you want a streamlined solution to help with maintenance on your new Mac,
check out Sensei. It helps you free up storage, uninstall apps, and monitor
the overall health of your computer. If you only have 256GB of storage,
you’ll appreciate the ability to delete unnecessary language files to free
up more space for photos and video.s

Ulysses
If you purchased a Mac and plan to increase your writing output in 2021,
check out Ulysses. It gives you a focused writing experience combined with
built-in document management, fast syncing, and flexible export options. It
syncs with the iOS versions as well. If you want a simpler option for just
Markdown writing, check out Byword for Mac.

Day One
If journaling is on your 2021 goals list, then Day One needs to live on your
macOS dock. It’s the best tool for journaling on the Appel platform with
built-in sync from Mac to iPhone/iPad. Day One makes it easy to document the
funny things your kids say, great school projects, or the best cup of coffee
you had on an overseas trip. 

Alfred
If I had to sum up Alfred into one sentence, it would be that it’s macOS
spotlight on steroids. In my day job, I spend a lot of time using other
people’s computers, and whenever I hit CMD+Space, I am immediately reminded
of how much I’ve come to rely on Alfred. Alfred is a free app, but I highly
advise purchasing the Powerpack if you find you like it. A lifetime license
is right around $45 (£35), and a single version license is around $25 (£19).

NetNewsWire
NetNewsWire has gone through many owners in its history, but it’s back in
the rightful hands of Brent Simmons, and it’s seeing rapid development on
macOS and iOS thanks to a team of open source supporters. If you want to
streamline your news reading in 2021, moving away from social media for news
consumption to RSS will put you back in control of what you read. Reeder is
also another great RSS reader for Mac as well.

Best apps for a new Mac: A better email app
The macOS mail app leaves a lot to be desired for features, but there are
some great alternatives for the Mac. Spike is a conversational style email
app that lets you use email like a chat app while including notes and tasks
inside your inbox. Another modern option includes Spark, and one of its key
features is creating, discussing, and sharing an email with your team before
its sent. Both of these apps support snooze and scheduled send, unlike
Apple’s mail app.

Best apps for a new Mac: A new calendar app
If you need more out of your calendar that Apple offers, there are a number
of great options for the Mac. Check out Fantastical if you want to combine
reminders/tasks and calendars into a single application. I’ve been using it
for many years and happily pay for the subscription. One of my favorite
features is the included weather forecast each day. If Fantastical doesn’t
work for your budget, check out BusyCal

Best apps for a new Mac: Task Management
The built-in Reminders app does a great job of keeping simple lists, but
it’s not built for project management or more complex tasks. Thankfully,
there are several great task management apps for the Mac that all sync to
their mobile versions. Some of the most popular ones are Todoist, Things,
GoodTasks, and OmniFocus. I’ve used them all in the past, and they’re all
great additions to your Mac.

Backing up your Mac
Getting your new Mac backed up is essential, and there are two ways I
recommend. The first is a local backup using a Time Machine drive.

Mark on AirPods Pro

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,  

I recently purchased AirPods Pro.  Until now, I have only ever used the
original AirPods.

I have to say that I am, to my surprise, impressed.  I'm not sure how but,
for whatever reason, the sound is better in the Pro model than it is on the
original.  The best part is that there is not too much bass; always a
concern to me as I have no hearing loss in the lower registry of the sound
spectrum.

The transparency mode is the absolute best.

Now I paired my Pro model with my beloved 8 Plus which is running iOS 13.07;
so I realize that I do not have all of the functionality that comes with iOS
14.  Still, the AirPods Pro is impressive.

It would appear that, in order to have VoiceOver switch between iPhone and
Watch OS, one must invoke Siri on the target device.

Not perfect but, at least, not horrible.  I wish the Pro model could pair to
multiple devices as this would, in theory, allow one to hear sounds from two
separate devices which, again in theory, would allow VoiceOver to remain
active from any paired device.  

Special thanks to list member Ed for taking my calls and helping me learn
how to switch out the ear tips.

Mark


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Has Anyone Ever Used the Care.com App for iOS / iPad OS?

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Hello Everyone,

Has anyone ever used the care.com app for either iOS or iPad OS?  

The reason I ask is because, there are in-app purchases, quite reasonable
ones, actually, but before I spend the money, I would like to make certain
that the app is VoiceOver accessible.

Now in the App Store, there are two listings for the app but I believe the
resulting download is the same.  One app lists itself as being for those
seeking baby-sitters; this is misleading because one can search for people
who provide care for anything; for example to those who are blind or low
vision, seniors, etc.  the other is listed as being for those who wish to
register to the service as being a care giver.  Again, the same options
appear in either of the downloads which is why I am almost positive that the
two app listings are one-in-the-same.  

While the service can be accessed from www.care.com, I would prefer to
register and purchase a subscription through the Apple App Store so as to be
certain that I can easily terminate any subscription without any hassle.
Also, I don't relish the idea of providing my billing info to yet another
service unless it is absolutely necessary.

As always, all replies greatly appreciated.

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Telegram Building New Tool for Importing Chats from other Apps, 9 to 5 Mac

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Amid WhatsApp privacy backlash, Telegram building new tool for importing
chats from other apps
By Filipe Espósito, 9 to 5 Mac.

Following the controversies of the new WhatsApp privacy policies, several
users around the world have been looking for an alternative to the app owned
by Facebook. Telegram, which is already one of the most popular messaging
platforms, is now working on a new tool that lets users import chats from
WhatsApp and other apps.

The new feature was released today on the iOS App Store as part of version
7.4 of the app, but another update was released moments after that removing
the mentions to the migration tool — which suggests that Telegram is still
working on this feature before a public announcement.

Update: Telegram’s new migration tool has been officially made available to
all users today. The announcement was made by Telegram in a blog post.

Over 100 million new users joined Telegram this January, seeking more
privacy and freedom. But what about the messages and memories that remain in
older apps? Starting today, everyone can bring their chat history –
including videos and documents – to Telegram from apps like WhatsApp, Line
and KakaoTalk. This works both for private chats and groups.

You can read the original article below.

However, 9to5Mac was able to try out the new migration tool in the official
Telegram iOS app to see how it works. According to the original release
notes of update 7.4, users will be able to import chats from WhatsApp, Line,
KakaoTalk, and other unspecified apps.

Using WhatsApp as an example, it doesn’t take much effort to migrate
conversations from one app to another. Once you’re in WhatsApp, you just
have to enter the “More” menu in a chat and then choose the “Export Chat”
option. WhatsApp will generate a ZIP file with the entire conversation that
can be exported to Telegram through the iOS Share Sheet.

Telegram will ask which contact or group you want to associate that chat to,
and then the messages will be synchronized there for both you and the other
person. All imported messages are labeled as such.
 
Although some users are still being able to import chats from other apps in
the latest version of the Telegram app available on the App Store, Telegram
didn’t confirm that the feature is actually working for all users. Even so,
it seems a matter of time before the new option is officially announced.

As many users are afraid to migrate to other messaging apps and lose their
conversations, this tool might help Telegram become even more popular. You
can download Telegram for free on the App Store.

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What's Behind America's Starlink Obsession? PC Magazine

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What's Behind America's Starlink Obsession?  PC Magazine

What's Behind America's Starlink Obsession?
Starlink is catnip for PC Mag readers. Just say the word and they come
a'clicking in the tens of thousands. The satellite ISP's mystique is a
combination of Elon Musk (an unappealingly named men's cologne) and
Americans' hopeless desperation for better home Internet choices. And at
this point, it's getting way out of hand.

"SpaceX is aiming to one day deliver 10Gbps internet speeds over its
satellite internet system," our story reads, couching SpaceX's ambitions in
similar terms to my ambition to have ripped abs. 
Americans are desperate for better connectivity. They've given up on
regulators, incumbent ISPs and their own communities to provide them.
They're holding out for a hero ('till the end of the night). They want Musk
to be their streetwise Hercules, but he's Loki. But not hot. Kind of moist.
Damp Loki.

Putting up satellites is the most expensive, lowest-capacity way to spread
Internet access, except in very rural regions. Whether your satellite is a
Virgo or a LEO doesn't change this. The fact that anyone in a suburb thinks
it's a more practical solution than just running fiber a few hundred yards
speaks only to the complete failure of the US ISP market to encourage
buildouts.

Of 114 million fixed-Internet subscriptions in the US, around 2 million use
satellite Internet. It's the Internet of last resort. And while Starlink
will release a few million rural users from the tyranny of Hughesnet and
Viasat, it's not going to help us with our cable monopolies.

A research note from Cowen says that at full capacity, the Starlink
constellation will support 485,000 data streams. Multiply by, say, 100 for
oversubscription, and you get around 50 million people-but that's globally.
The US is only 2% of the area of the globe. An anonymous, but convincing
space-tech blogger points out that only about 3% of Starlink's satellites
will be over the US at any given time and estimates a maximum capacity of
about a million US subscribers.

Starlink will have a much bigger effect elsewhere in the world, in places
where it's actually impossible to build good wired broadband. I'd be excited
to see what a Starlink connection per village does in much of the developing
world. If a village of 100 families each pay $1 per month to share a
terminal connected to a Wi-Fi router...now we're talking.

The wireless internet promised by T-Mobile and Verizon could help tens of
millions more Americans than Starlink, except that T-Mobile and Verizon have
miserably failed at communicating and promoting it. Verizon's 5G Home
rollout is incomprehensible. It's Schrodinger's Internet. T-Mobile service
is available to customers at certain addresses, but the carrier doesn't
provide coverage maps.

There are much easier ways to offer more Internet to more Americans. We
could demand that our states drop their bans on municipal broadband. Or we
could demand that the Federal government open cable and fiber lines to
competitive providers, as is true in Canada and the UK, as Canadian ISP rep
(and ex-PCMagger) Bryson Masse pointed out on Twitter.

But no. Elon Musk!! Gamestonk!! We have decided that as a society it is
easier to shoot a thousand satellites into space than just pass a law.

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Just an Observation about Buying TV Shows from the iTunes Store

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Hello All,

I have noticed, for quite some time now, that in some instances, the
television shows that are available for purchase depends upon which OS one
uses to browse the offerings.

In many cases, the newer versions of iOS and TV OS offer less choices.

For example, and this is just off the top of my head, I was interested in
purchasing the entire original series of Dallas. 

When I searched for the package on the latest version of TV OS, all I could
find was the option to buy each season, separately.  The same was true for
Star Trek, The Next Generation.  

However, when I searched for these two shows on my 8 Plus, running iOS 13.7,
I found that I could purchase the entire series of both television shows for
a fraction of the cost of obtaining them, season by season.

I have been meaning to post this observation to the list for over 6 months
but, some how, I thought all of the platforms would even out; as yet, that
has not been the case.

I can find many more television shows, sold as complete series in iOS 13.7
than I can on iPad OS 14.x or the latest version of TV OS.

Just so you know, once you purchase the complete series, it is added to your
account so you can enjoy it on all of the Apple OS platforms.  

Just something I strongly suggest you keep in mind the next time you are
interested in purchasing a complete series of a television show.

Mark

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RE: Just an Observation about Buying TV Shows from the iTunes Store

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Herbie,

My point was simply that one should explore all of the OS platforms available 
before giving up on a particular search.

I find that the older operating systems make it easier to locate complete 
series purchases than the newer ones; that's has been my experience.

Mark

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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Herbie Allen
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To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Just an Observation about Buying TV Shows from the iTunes Store

This is definitely not the case with iOS14 on the iPhone. I used  your example 
of Star Trek The Next Generation. I went to  More, TV, then select TV seasons, 
and it was there for $99. I had to go down passed all the individual seasons. 
Regarding the Mac however I am able to duplicate what you found. I wonder 
though if you were to purchase a season of a TV series on the Mac if it would 
give you an offer to buy the complete series. I 

> On Feb 12, 2021, at 22:43, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I have noticed, for quite some time now, that in some instances, the 
> television shows that are available for purchase depends upon which OS 
> one uses to browse the offerings.
> 
> In many cases, the newer versions of iOS and TV OS offer less choices.
> 
> For example, and this is just off the top of my head, I was interested 
> in purchasing the entire original series of Dallas.
> 
> When I searched for the package on the latest version of TV OS, all I 
> could find was the option to buy each season, separately.  The same 
> was true for Star Trek, The Next Generation.
> 
> However, when I searched for these two shows on my 8 Plus, running iOS 
> 13.7, I found that I could purchase the entire series of both 
> television shows for a fraction of the cost of obtaining them, season by 
> season.
> 
> I have been meaning to post this observation to the list for over 6 
> months but, some how, I thought all of the platforms would even out; 
> as yet, that has not been the case.
> 
> I can find many more television shows, sold as complete series in iOS 
> 13.7 than I can on iPad OS 14.x or the latest version of TV OS.
> 
> Just so you know, once you purchase the complete series, it is added 
> to your account so you can enjoy it on all of the Apple OS platforms.
> 
> Just something I strongly suggest you keep in mind the next time you 
> are interested in purchasing a complete series of a television show.
> 
> Mark
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Target to Add Enhanced Apple Shopping Experiences in Store and Online, Mac Daily News

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Target to add 'enhanced Apple shopping experiences' in store and online
Thursday, February 25, 2021

Mac Daily News

Target today announced an enhanced Apple shopping experience for its
customers. The new shopping experience debuts online and will begin rolling
out in select locations this month, with additional locations scheduled to
roll out by the end of this fall.

The retail collaboration builds on Target and Apple's more than 15-year
relationship by combining Apple's latest products with the convenient
shopping experience and fulfillment services. The new shopping destination
offers an even easier way to shop for Apple products at Target by bringing
these products and accessories together in one space that has been designed
for guests to experience new products through demonstrations and
knowledgeable Target Tech Consultants, who will receive specialized training
from Apple.

"Apple products are popular with Target's guests, and this new, dedicated
shopping experience offers enhanced service and expanded offerings, building
on our strength as a go-to destination for electronics," said Christina
Hennington, executive vice president and chief growth officer at Target, in
a statement. "This new model was created with Target's guests in mind, and
we'll continue to learn and enhance the experience through future rollouts
later this year."

Target and Apple collaborated on the enhanced experience, which extends the
assortment of Apple products at Target. The dedicated space features new
lighting fixtures and displays for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods,
HomePod, Apple TV and other Apple accessories. On Target.com or via the
Target app, guests will now find a dedicated Apple experience that features
an extended assortment of Apple accessories.

In addition to this new buying experience, customers can take advantage of
all the benefits of shopping at Target when they visit the dedicated
in-store and online Apple shopping destination. This includes enjoying 5%
off their Apple purchases when using their Target RedCard, as well as
Target's convenient pickup and delivery options, including Drive Up, Order
Pickup and same-day delivery with Shipt.
Store List 

The dedicated Apple shopping destinations will begin setting at the
following 17 Target stores, with additional locations rolling out in 2021
and beyond:
T2180 (Monticello, MN)
T0324 (San Jose, CA)
T1397 (Oklahoma City, OK)
T2516 (Allen, TX)
T1766 (Hurst, TX)
T1797 (Austin, TX)
T1032 (Irving, TX)
T1354 (San Antonio, TX)
T0687 (Gainesville, FL)
T1790 (Orlando, FL)
T1820 (Clearwater, FL)
T2848 (Miami, FL)
T1159 (North Wales, PA)
T2764 (Newark, DE)
T1266 (Woburn, MA)
T1532 (Nashua, NH)
T1915 (Latham, NY)

MacDailyNews Take: From being relegated to a dusty shelf in Sears, with
broken keyboards missing keys often without power cords, to "enhanced Apple
shopping experiences" with dedicated in-store and online Apple sections in
retail stores like Target and Best Buy; shows just how far Apple has come in
the last 20 some odd years.

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

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Hello Everyone,

Well, I knew this day would come.  I did not think it would happen so soon
but .

Since purchasing my original HomePod, all I have asked Apple to do was to
add a device-specific equalizer so as to allow listeners to customize the
sounds balance.  This feature has long since been available on the Amazon
Echo devices.

Mark

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

Apple to discontinue original HomePod and says it will focus efforts on
HomePod mini

Apple will discontinue its original HomePod four years after first releasing
the smart speaker.

The Cupertino, California-based tech giant says it will instead focus on its
new and smaller HomePod mini, which went on sale in November for $99.
"We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available
while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores and
Apple Authorized Resellers," Apple said in a statement, reported by
TechCrunch. "We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini."

Apple didn't immediately respond Saturday to USA TODAY's request for
comment. As of Saturday, the HomePod was selling for $299 on Apple's website
with the mini available for $99.

Apple first entered the smart speaker market in 2018 with the original
HomePod, first priced at $349, but dogged by complaints that the speaker did
little more than just play music. It was dwarfed by sales of Amazon's Echo,
the No. 1 best-selling smart speaker, and what was originally called the
Google Home.

The new HomePod mini can access apps on the iPhone using Siri, such as
calendar, messages, or Music. The speaker also features an intercom and the
ability to send messages from HomePod Mini to any Apple device, even
AirPods.

The smart speaker incorporates computational audio, which applies tuning
models to bolster its sound. When announcing the new speaker in November,
Apple said it would add a feature recognizing when your iPhone is near so
music can easily transfer from playing on iPhone to HomePod mini and trigger
visual and haptic responses on the phone.

In January, Apple posted record revenue of $111.4 billion during its 2021
fiscal first quarter, a 21% increase from the same period a year ago.

The company reported selling more iPhones and iPads, and hit a new revenue
high from its services, such as Apple TV+, from October through December
2020, as consumers got new devices and used them more during the coronavirus
pandemic. 

Contributing: Mike Snider, Brett Molina and Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY

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Mimeo Photos arrives on iPhone and iPad to print books, cards, calendars, wall art, and more: 9 to 5 Mac

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Mimeo Photos arrives on iPhone and iPad to print books, cards, calendars,
wall art, and more
By Michael Potuck

Mimeo Photos has been one of the popular choices to continue printing photos
within the Mac Photos app after Apple discontinued its native printing
service. Now Mimeo Photos has arrived on iPhone and iPad to make it easy to
print right from your camera roll and more.

Mimeo Photos is now available for free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
The app makes it seamless to turn your pictures into photobooks, cards,
calendars, photo puzzles, large prints on metal and canvas, and even
blankets and throws.

Mimeo Photos for iPhone and iPad works in both portrait and landscape with
an intuitive design for easy navigation on smaller screens. You can also
start and save a project and finish it on your Mac (requires signing in with
a free account).

You can upload pictures to the new iOS app right from your Photo Library,
the Files app, or capture a new photo directly into Mimeo. 

The company also says it will soon launch integration with Instagram,
Lightroom, Snapseed, VSCO, and ProCamera and support for Apple Pay, as well
as Apple's Shortcuts and Clips apps.

Mimeo also includes "a library of curated content and resources including
photography tips, project creation techniques and best practices tailored
for creating photo gifts on a mobile device."

Mimeo Photos for iPhone and iPad is available now. The company is also doing
a 20% off deal for spring, use code "SPRING20" at checkout.

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Apple Maps adds COVID 19 travel guidance for over 300 airports around the world: Mac Daily News

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Apple Maps adds COVID 19 travel guidance for over 300 airports around the
world

After updating Apple Maps with COVID-19 vaccination locations from
VaccineFinder earlier this month, Apple has updated their mapping app with
airport information designed to assist with travel affected by the response
to COVID-19.

Apple Maps on iPhone, iPad and Mac will now show the COVID-19 mitigation
efforts taken by airports when searched via the app, either through a link
to the airport's own COVID-19 advisory page, or directly on the in-app
location card itself.

The new information is made available through a partnership with the
Airports Council International and provides details on COVID-19 safety
guidelines in effect at over 300 airports worldwide.

The type of information provided includes requirements around COVID-19
testing, mask usage, screening procedures and any quarantine measures in
effect, and generally hopes to help make the process of traveling while the
global pandemic continues easier, and as vaccination programs and other
counterefforts are set to prompt a global travel recovery. 

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On Apple's 45th birthday, here are some of the most memorable moments in the company's history: 9 to 5 Mac

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On Apple's 45th birthday, here are some of the most memorable moments in the
company's history

By Parker Ortolani 
 
45 years ago today Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne founded Apple
Computer. Today it's the most valuable brand on planet earth and is valued
at more than two trillion dollars. It commands culture, cultivates
creativity, and defies norms. It's a company unlike any other. It's easy to
forget how we got here, so I periodically like to take a look back at
Apple's rollercoaster ride of a tapestry. 

As a lifelong fan, Apple means the world to me. As a human being, it's quite
literally defined my life and the lives of billions of people. Apple enabled
all of the companies that make the world go around. Usually, publications
look back on product announcements that ended up changing the world.
Instead, I wanted to spend some time looking back at special moments in
Apple's history that aren't product announcements. From major events in the
life of Steve Jobs to the most epic leaks, here are some insanely memorable
moments in Apple history.

May 19, 2006 | Apple's flagship 5th Avenue store opens its glass doors
Today Apple has more than 500 stores all across the globe, but one store has
always held a special place in our hearts. The Fifth Avenue Apple Store,
often referred to as 'The Cube' has always been the most iconic of the
bunch. It first opened its doors in Spring of 2006 to massive crowds that
would keep coming back for every major subsequent product launch. 
 
Steve Jobs himself was there with his wife Laurene and opened the doors for
the very first customers. Also there was Ron Johnson, Apple's head of retail
at the time. That iconic photo of Steve looking up at the Apple logo you
sometimes see, was taken on that day.

The Fifth Avenue Apple Store has been an important piece of Apple's history.
It's Apple's biggest landmark on the east coast and it's a regular
pilgrimage for Apple fans. Over the course of its almost 15 year life, it
has been welcomed tens of millions of people. Apple loves to note that the
store has welcomed more people annually than the Empire State Building or
the Statue of Liberty.

May 30, 2007 | Steve Jobs & Bill Gates sit down with Walt Mossberg & Kara
Swisher for a legendary interview
Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher are well known for their legendary tech and
business conferences All Things Digital and Code Conference. Steve Jobs was
a regular guest at the conference back in the day, but in 2007 he sat down
alongside Bill Gates with Walt and Kara to talk about their relationship and
their two companies. 

This was the first time since 1991 that the two men sat down together for an
interview. The two had the chemistry of an old married couple, they made
hilarious jabs at each other but also recognized the incredible achievements
that each had made.

July 11, 2008 | The App Store opens, changing software forever
The day the App Store opened changed everything. On the first day it was
open, the App Store only offered around 500 apps for iPhone and iPod touch.
It debuted with apps like Twitterrific, the first Twitter client and games
like Super Monkey Ball, one of the first real accelerometer-led games. The
App Store instantly powered up the iPhone and the iPod touch. It breathed
new life into iPhone OS and right from the start it was clear that it would
turn out to be something big. I remember downloading iPhone OS 2.0 and
installing apps like Bubbles, Super Monkey Ball and Remote for the first
time. 

The App Store has since become home to more than 2 million apps from
developers all over the world. It has created entirely new industries and
enabled entire billion dollar companies like Instagram and Uber. The App
economy, as its sometimes referred to, has completely changed the way we
live and work.

April 19, 2010 | Gizmodo shares photos of iPhone 4 prototype left in a bar
Apple has always been a target for leaks and rumors, but in April of 2010
Gizmodo landed one of the most important. Brian Chen, a reporter for
Gizmodo, got his hands on an iPhone 4 prototype that an Apple engineer had
left in a bar. I remember the moment the article went live and I devoured
it. I'm sure many of you reading this did too. 

The device had been hidden inside of a secure case that made it look like an
iPhone 3GS. But that didn't fool Gizmodo. After removing the case, Gizmodo
discovered the entirely new glass and steel design. It also revealed the
front-facing camera, the infamous antenna band, and it was running an
internal beta build of iPhone OS 4.
 
It was clear at the time just from looking at it that the device was real.
It was too detailed, too polished, and far too "Apple" for it not to be
real. Sure enough, John Gruber over at Daring Fireball called around to his
sources and learned that it had been lost by an Apple employee, and the
company was eager to get it back. Unsurprisingly, Steve Jobs himself got
involved in the situation and personally attempted to get the dev

RE: Bootable Bigsur Backup?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Paul,

I can assure you that Super Duper works just fine with Big Sur.

I use it every week and continue to make bootable backups from my internal 
drive to my external USB drive; and on occasion from one external drive to a 
second external drive.

Just be certain that you are using the latest version of Super Duper.

I suggest that you contact the developer of Super Duper as he responds rather 
quickly to inquiries.  I do not have his contact email, at hand, or I would 
include it in this reply.

Mark

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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Paul Hopewell
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2021 8:44 AM
To: macvisionaries
Subject: Bootable Bigsur Backup?

Hello,
Have any listers successfully created a Bigsure bootable backup on an external 
disk for a 2018 iMac? I used SuperDuper for this for many years on prior Mac/OS 
releases which have rescued my system on several occasions but this no longer 
works on Bigsur. I have looked at the Carbon Copy Cloner web site but this also 
does not seem to easily fix this problem. It seems that I have to first install 
Bigsur on my backup disk so that I can boot from it, but I am then unclear on 
whether I can then use SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner to add my latest user 
data to this external disk say every month or so. The problem seems to be that 
Apple do not offer an interface for these products to copy the now protected 
files to allow booting to an external disk.
Many thanks for any tips … Paul Hopewell

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RE: Bootable backup disk?

[M. Taylor]

Hello Paul,

Wow!  Thank you for this article.

I was just thinking about what I wrote, previously, and realized that while 
what I wrote was absolutely true, from my point of view, inaccurate though it 
is, I did not take into account that as a tester, I am using Super Duper to 
copy Catalina and then upgrade to Big Sur; as opposed to using Super Duper to 
make a bootable copy of Big Sur, directly.  I do this so often that I don’t 
even think about the steps as a friend of mine wrote a short program to 
automate much of the process.

Again, thank you for posting the link to the article and I apologize for any 
confusion my previous comments may have caused.

Mark

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Paul Hopewell
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2021 6:44 AM
To: macvisionaries
Subject: Bootable backup disk?

Hello,
As per the below SuperDuper does not work on Bigsur out of the box. It 
currently needs a work around.

Please see http://www.shirt-pocket.com/blog for Big Sur info, instructions and 
a download.
We're working on a new release that won't require a workaround and will boot 
Big Sur on Intel. It is not yet practical on an M1 Mac, though…
Best … Paul Hopewell

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Apple AirTags vs. Tile and Samsung SmartTag: Which Bluetooth tracker to buy, cNet

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Apple AirTags vs. Tile and Samsung SmartTag: Which Bluetooth Tracker to Buy

Now that Apple's AirTags are a real thing, there are multiple Bluetooth
tracker devices to choose from. Here's what to know about the big players.

Apple's AirTags want to make sure you never lose your keys again -- or for
them to be easier to find if you do.

Bluetooth tracking devices that help you find your keys, phone and other
items have been around for years -- but now that Apple has entered the
playing field, the competition for which tracker tag to choose is heating
up. Apple's AirTags, unveiled at the tech giant's spring virtual product
event, are a competitor to Tile tracker tags along with Samsung's SmartTag
(which arrived in January).  

If you're in the market for some Bluetooth tracker tech, you've got a number
of options. We'll break down the three gadgets everyone is talking about so
you can decide which tag is best for helping you find your stuff.  

Apple's AirTags are small circular devices that are just a tad bigger than a
Milk Dud. You can attach an AirTag onto your keys, a bag or anything else
using one of the many accessories like keychains, eyeglasses straps and
fabric mounts sold separately by third-party manufacturers. The AirTag can
be paired with Apple devices like your iPhone, and it works with the Find My
app. 

After a simple setup process, you can see your item's last known location if
you've attached an AirTag to it. If the item is within Bluetooth range, you
can use the Find My app to signal the AirTag's tiny built-in speaker to play
a sound. AirTags also have Siri support, so your iOS assistant can help you
locate your lost things. Like many other Apple products, the tags won't work
with Android devices -- but if someone with an Android device finds your
lost tag, they can still hold it up to their phone with NFC and find details
on how to contact you, as is the case for someone with an iPhone. 

One factor setting AirTags apart from the competition is a feature called
Precision Finding, which works using Apple's U1 chip and its ultrawideband
technology. Precision Finding uses a combination of Apple's ARKit software
and the phone's camera, accelerometer and gyroscope to guide you to your
AirTag using sound and haptic and visual feedback. With the Find My app,
you'll get helpful notes like how many feet away your AirTag is, and in what
direction. Precision Finding also has a voice-over option to help low-vision
or blind users.

Tile 
Price: $25 for a Tile Mate, $48 for a two-pack or $70 for a four-pack
Tile has been in the tracking device business for almost a decade, offering
multiple types of tracker tags depending on what type of item you want to
attach them to. You can choose between the basic Tile Mate (the most similar
to an AirTag, but with a small hole for easier attaching to keys and such),
Tile Slim (a thin option meant for credit cards and laptops), Tile Stickers
and performance and combo packs, as well as exclusive and limited edition
designs. Each product is available in different colors and pack options.

Tile has a dedicated app -- tapping Find will ring your Tile if it's nearby.
It also works the other way around. If you double-press the Tile button on
the tag itself, the Tile will make your phone ring. If you're out of range,
the app will show the last place your Tile was located. If it's really lost,
choose Notify When Found to get help from others using the Tile app
anonymously (this is similar to Apple's Find My network feature).
The Mate can attach to most key rings, and offers a 200-foot Bluetooth
range. In addition, the Mate uses a CR1632 replaceable battery and is
water-resistant. The Tile Pro is the next level up and offers a bit more
durability, 400-foot Bluetooth range, a louder ring and a replaceable
battery. Tile's Sticker and Slim offer more variety for narrow spaces and
actually adhering your tracker to an item. The Slim and Sticker are
waterproof and also have a three-year built-in battery.

If you're looking for a variety of different tracking options and support
for both iOS and Android, Tile trackers are probably your best choice. 
Price: $30 each, $50 for a two-pack or $85 for a four-pack
Samsung debuted its SmartTag Bluetooth trackers in January alongside its new
Galaxy S21 phones. Like AirTags, Samsung's product competes with Tile to
help locate lost items like keys, your phone, pets and more. However,
there's a big catch: You can only use SmartTags with Samsung Galaxy phones. 
SmartTags connect to SmartThings Find, Samsung's built-in hub for smart home
devices. Unlike AirTags, Samsung launched with different versions of
SmartTag -- SmartTag and SmartTag Plus. SmartTags use Bluetooth Low Energy
as its connection standard, while SmartTag Plus uses ultrawideband. This is
because all Samsung Galaxy phones support BLE, but not UWB, which you'll
find on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, the Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra
only. 

With the SmartThings Find app, tap the

Your iPhone apps are tracking you. iOS 14.5 lets you turn that off. Here's how, cNet

[M. Taylor]

Your iPhone apps are tracking you. iOS 14.5 lets you turn that off. Here's
how

It takes under a minute to change a setting that will boost your privacy and
keep ads from following you across the internet. Here's how to do it.

With iOS 14.5, you can stop apps from tracking you across the internet, so
you should see fewer ads following you.

If you've spent any time shopping online, you're probably familiar with the
creepy feeling that arises when you click on a pair of shoes, and find that
an ad for that very pair follows you on every site and app you visit for the
next week. A new feature coming to iPhones ($900 at Boost Mobile) in iOS
14.5 aims to keep your online life more private by giving you the option to
turn off ad tracking within the apps you use. 

The App Tracking Transparency feature arrived with iOS 14.5 on Monday.
Unless you give explicit permission to an app (including those made by
Apple), it can't use your data for targeted ads, share your location data
with advertisers or share your advertising ID or any other identifiers with
third parties. This change -- first unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers
Conference in June 2020 -- has drawn support from privacy advocates, and
criticism from companies like Facebook, who say it will hurt its ad
business. 

The move comes alongside other efforts from Apple to increase transparency
and privacy, which CEO Tim Cook recently called a "fundamental human right":
In December, with the release of iOS 14.3, users began seeing app "nutrition
labels" that inform you of the data an app requests before you download it
from the App Store. 

Here's how to use the new App Tracking Transparency feature to control which
apps are able to track you.

How to opt out of app tracking on new apps
When you download and open a new app, you'll get a notification that asks if
you want to let the app track your activity across other companies' apps and
websites. You'll also see information about what the app would track. You
can tap either Ask App not to Track or Allow. 

You can also opt out of app tracking across every app you download by going
to Settings > Privacy > Tracking, and toggling off Allow Apps to Request to
Track. This means any app that tries to ask for your permission will be
blocked from asking, and automatically informed that you have requested not
to be tracked. And all apps (other than those you've given permission to
track in the past) will be blocked from accessing your device's information
used for advertising, according to Apple. 

It's important to note that this doesn't mean ads will disappear. It just
means that you'll be more likely to see generic ads, not one for that same
pair of shoes you clicked on one time. 

How to opt out of app tracking on your already-downloaded apps
For apps that you've already downloaded and may have tracking permissions
set up for, you can still turn those permissions on or off on a per-app
basis. 

Under Settings, tap an app, and then tap to turn off Allow Tracking. Or, go
to Settings > Privacy > Tracking, and tap to turn on or off each app you'll
see in the list of apps that have requested permission to track your
activity. 

All app developers are required to ask for permission for tracking. If Apple
learns a developer is tracking users who asked not to be tracked, they will
need to either update their app, or else potentially face rejection from the
app store. 

Apple believes that privacy features like these are a differentiator for
their products. Cook has said that because the company's business model
isn't built on selling ads, it can focus on privacy. 


For more, check out browser privacy settings you should change immediately,
and CNET's picks for the best VPNs of 2021. 

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Texas man fired for selling school-owned iPads in the Apple Crime Blotter and Other Headlines, Apple Insider News

[M. Taylor]

Texas man fired for selling school-owned iPads in the Apple Crime Blotter
By Stephen Silver:  June 06, 2021

Shots fired near a Pittsburgh Apple Store, Find My iPhone solves Akon's car
theft, and several iPhones were seized from a Capitol riot defendant. 
The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of
Apple-related crime. 

A Texas man has been fired from his job as the chief of technology and
innovation for a local school district after he was caught selling
district-owned iPads. 
According to News 4 San Antonio, the official was caught when a local family
answered a Facebook Marketplace ad and purchased multiple iPads from him in
a transaction that entailed meeting him in a parking lot. Once the family's
mother realized the iPads were "a type marketed to schools," she searched
the man's name and discovered he worked for the school district. 
She notified the TV station, which discovered a video of a school board
meeting in which the same man had recommended that the district spend
$483,000 on iPads and other equipment. 

Police used Find My iPhone to recover Akon's car
The singer and record producer Akon had his SUV stolen while pumping gas at
an Atlanta gas station in late May. But the car was later tracked down,
thanks to Find My iPhone. 
Fox 5 reports police later recovered the automobile in Forest Park, about 20
miles away. 
This is far from the first Apple-related theft involving a famous person in
Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons player Hayden Hurst had his team-issued iPad and
Beats headphones taken after a game in October of 2020, while Josh Brolin's
iPad was stolen from his car in November. The latter theft, like the Akon
incident, took place in the Buckhead neighborhood. 

iPhones, MacBook and Nazi items seized from "Camp Auschwitz" Capitol riot
defendant
One of the more notorious defendants from the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot
had a MacBook and several iPhones seized from his possession, as well as
weapons and Nazi memorabilia. 
According to a search warrant obtained and posted to Twitter by extremism
researcher Seamus Hughes, the man, who was photographed inside the Capitol
wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" hoodie, had at least four iPhones taken from his
residence by the FBI, in addition to a MacBook and numerous accessories. 
Other items referenced in the warrant included pictures of Adolf Hitler, a
"folder titled 'Whites Only Material'" and "swastika artwork." The warrant
was dated January 13. 

Devices searched belonging to man accused of filming woman showering at hog
farm
A Minnesota man has been hit with six charges alleging that he
non-consensually filmed women in the shower at his hog farm in rural
Minnesota. The Post Bulletin writes authorities became aware of a video
shared by the man and later seized his iPhone and iPad. 
The man has been charged with six gross misdemeanor charges of interference
with privacy, based on the six videos that were found. However, the report
added that many more images were discovered that fall outside the statute of
limitations. 
Due to regulations related to the potential for disease contamination, the
hog farm requires showering before entering and leaving. 

Shots fired near Apple Store in Pittsburgh
Shots were fired following a fight at the Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh in
late May, with the incident taking place near the mall's Apple Store. WTAE
reports one witness was getting her MacBook repaired at the store when she
heard the shots, and Apple Store employees told customers to "run run run." 
A group of 30 or 40 people huddled in the back room of the store. The
situation ended with two juveniles arrested and brought to juvenile
detention. 

Earlier in the month, a shooting at Aventura Mall in Florida also had
employees and customers waiting inside the mall's nearby Apple Store for two
hours, WSVN reported. 

Baltimore officer hit with federal child pornography charges, after erasing
iPad
A Baltimore Police SWAT Officer has been brought up on federal child
pornography charges after the offending materials were found on his laptop
and iCloud account. 
According to the Justice Department, the investigation began after the
51-year-old was caught exposing himself to a minor female. That led to
searches of his devices, which discovered offending images and videos. 
The DOJ also said that while the man had erased his iPad, the address of a
child pornography website was found in his iCloud account. 

Man charged with child pornography hastily hid iPhone, other devices
In another case of a man brought up on federal child pornography charges,
prosecutors in the Western District of New York charged a 49-year-old man
with possession and receipt of child pornography. 
In addition, per the Department of Justice, the man appears to have made
clumsy attempts to hide or destroy computers and other devices. 
In addition to finding an iPhone, investigators observed "power cords and
computer-related equipment" in the man's living room, but no computer, a

Mark is on the Move

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

Because this is a public forum, I will not speak as to the specifics but I
wanted you all to know that I recently moved to a new residence and that I
used Zillow for iOS, exclusively, to accomplish this endeavor.

Actually, I tried several other home finding apps and websites but always
found myself returning to Zillow, primarily, because of its VoiceOver
accessability, its integration with Apple Maps, and the fact that I could
take notes on the various properties, from within the app, itself.

So, if, like me, you find yourself on the move, give Zillow for iOS a try.

Mark


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Requesting off-list help with Formatting an External USB SSD drive for use with Catalina

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone,

As it would take much too long to describe via email, I would greatly
appreciate some off-list assistance with formatting an external drive for
use with Catalina via Super Duper.  

For the strangest reason, I have had no problem, until just a few days ago
when I completely erased my external drive.  Now, try as I may, I cannot get
my MacBook Pro to startup on that external drive despite using, as I have
done for years, Super Duper to copy the internal drive to the external
drive.

So, if you use Super Duper, Catalina, along with an external drive, contact
me, off'list, at mk...@ucla.edu so we can talk about this and see where I am
definitely going wrong.

Thank you,

Mark

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Lazarillo: A Very Excellent Free Accessible GPS Navigation Solution

[M. Taylor]

Hello Everyone, 

Last week I was searching for a free GPS navigation solution for my new
Galaxy S10 Plus.

One requirement was that the app must be able to automatically announce
cross streets without having a specific destination designated.  

In iOS I use both Seeing Eye GPS XT (my preferred solution) and Nearby
Explorer when I want automatic cross street announcements.

Although Google maps is extremely useful in the latest version of Android,
it does not offer the automatic cross street announcement feature as
described above.  As yet, I have never used Google Maps for iOS.

Someone on an Android list suggested that I download Lazarillo for Android.
It was exactly what I needed and worked marvelously well.  I was so
surprised that a free solution existed.  

This morning, I learned that Lazarillo can also be downloaded from the Apple
App Store.  

So, I am posting the Lazarillo for iOS information below.  As yet, I have
not yet taken the iOS / iPad OS version out for a test spin, so to speak, so
any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.  

Enjoy,

Mark

Lazarillo - Accessible GPS for blind and low vision

Developer:  Rene Espinoza  

Free

LazarilloApp the GPS for people who are blind or have low vision, lets you
explore the world around you and set up routes.

Lazarillo is a specialized GPS app that brings mobility tools for people who
are blind. Using audio messages, Lazarillo will tell you about nearby
places,

the street you are walking on, street intersections in your way and more!
Like a radio, Lazarillo will announce the things around you while you are
moving.

This app was designed and implemented with active feedback from people who
are blind.

The GPS resource is used even if the App is in the background. This allows
the user to keep using the app without active usage of the screen, so they
can

still enjoy the features of Lazarillo even when their phone is in their
pocket or when using other relevant apps.

Note : "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically
decrease battery life."

This app allows you to use its accessibility functions for free, just
requires mobile data or a Wi-Fi connection.

To collaborate with people who are blind, Lazarillo's main feature is to
become the user's companion, providing essential information that allows
displacement and autonomy.

The goal is to help the person reach the chosen place in a simple way,
receiving Lazarillo indications by voice and notifications of nearby places,
institutions,

shops, etc, allowing communication between the user and the city.

The app contains the following features:

Exploration: Provides your actual position, nearby places, and street
intersections while you are walking on the street, in a bus or by car.

Category searches: Allows to find nearby places from a specific category
such as banks, health, food, shop, art, entertainment, etc.

Specific searches: Allows to find a route to any place using voice or
keyboard.

Help information:

Lazarillo provides information about establishments that work with blind or
visually impaired people. The app is linked to a web platform where the
institutions

are able to show important information about events, courses, workshops, and
any data that a blind person may need. In that way Lazarillo collaborates

with these institutions improving the communication among users, providing
better connectivity between people with visual disabilities.

For suggestions and doubts you can visit our web site at:
www.lazarillo.cl

or send us an e-mail to:
conta...@lazarillo.cl

US App Store URL:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lazarilloapp/id1139331874



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RE: Lazarillo: A Very Excellent Free Accessible GPS Navigation Solution

[M. Taylor]

Hello Paul,

Thank you for such a comprehensive review.

Question:  The app on my iPhone 8 Plus says Nearby Explorer.  It does not say 
Nearby Explorer, Online.  Do I need to install another app that specifically 
says Nearby Explorer Online?  

Mark

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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Paul Hopewell
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2020 11:17 AM
To: macvisionaries
Subject: Lazarillo: A Very Excellent Free Accessible GPS Navigation Solution

Hello Mark, 
I have used Lazarillo on IOS for a while and until recently it was my favourite 
GPS App. However I have now switched to the 24 July 2020 version of the free 
GPS App Nearby Explorer Online on IOS. This is better than Lazarillo in several 
ways:

- It does a much better job on approaching intersections. It tells me the 
distance to the next intersection and whether it is on my left or on my right 
or ahead. AS I get near the intersection it counts down the remaining distance.

- It does a better job of quickly announcing the street I am on after turning a 
corner. Lazarillo deduces the street name from the street address of the 
nearest house. My house street address is Kingsway but as I have a corner plot 
my garden is alongside Lake Road. If I turn into Lake Road from Kingsway 
Lazarillo will tell me I am still on Kingsway as the nearest house has a street 
address of Kingsway. It will only tell me I am on Lake Road when I reach the 
first house with a street address of Lake Road.  Nearby Explorer will almost 
immediately announce Lake Road after I have turned into that street.

- Nearby Explorer Online is very customisable about what it automatically 
announces.

- Nearby Explorer has a nice feature to help you traverse open spaces. Have a 
look at my 5 August post on Nearby Explorer on this forum.

Best regards … Paul Hopewell

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