RE: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hi Mary, I can’t confirm it but I’m pretty sure that sonos does provide a type of atmos sound now. I know they do have a surround sound but can’t remember what it is called in their system. Still it’s up to the user what they like when it comes to sound. I highly recommend try before you buy i

Re: Siri and music.

I think it has to do with language. It looks as if Siri has trouble communicating in multiple languages at the same time, so if you have Siri set to Swedish for example, it gets confused when suddenly one or more english or other forreign words are thrown into the mix. That’s my 2 cents for what

Re: Odd issue trying to read menu on web site

> Normally I would rethink the option, but I was invited there by a friend and > was hoping to avoid having anyone read me the menu during a crowded lunch > hour. Ah, well . . . thanks. Christine > On Nov 20, 2018, at 12:42 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Ah, yeah well just checking that URL I

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Mary, If you consider this option, you may wish to know that Sonnos tracks a lot of personal information, including your IP address. I've had Sonos speakers for years and really liked them, but we have stopped using them since they implemented this practice. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 19, 2018,

Re: Siri and music.

I also have no difficulty getting Siri to play music. I simply say, "Play song (sonngname), Play Album (Album name), and it works every time. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 19, 2018, at 11:35 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > This I find interesting, > > I just had siri play the wall and the wall delux r

Re: Siri and music.

Hi Krister, I don't experience that issue. I'm in the U.S. and have English as my default language on my devices. I have music in Spanish and Italian, and have no trouble getting those albums to play (though I do anglicize the pronunciation a bit). Cheers, Donna > On Nov 20, 2018, at 2:49 A

iTunes layout?

Hi folks. Just wondering if there’s a way to have vo speak the track number/ title like it does in windows? If I’m on a song, I have to vo left, then I here the track number, then if I vo left again, I here the track title. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Vi

Re: iTunes layout?

Hi, How does it do it in Windows? Not sure exactly what you want here. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Nov 20, 2018, at 07:47, Matt Turner wrote: Hi folks. Just wondering if there’s a way to have vo speak the track number/ t

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Generally speaking, I am a big fan of try before you buy when it comes to speakers. However, the days of really nice set ups where you could do that in the store dedicated to stereo listening are gone, at least here in this town. You can go to the store and listen to speakers amidst all the din.

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

I have a HomePod in my home office, and really like it. Good luck with your decision! Cheers, Donna > On Nov 20, 2018, at 10:04 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Generally speaking, I am a big fan of try before you buy when it comes to > speakers. However, the days of really nice set ups where you c

Re: iTunes layout?

Hi, let me see if I can explane this. So in windows using, NVDA let's say the track number/ name is 01.untitled. It would read all that at the same time. With voiceover, I need to vo left, then I see the track number 01, then vo left then i see the tracks title. It’s just something I’ll have to ge

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Well, if you really don't care that the HomePod is a one trick pony and that it can only play Apple Music, then go ahead and buy it. I just purchased an Echo Dot 3 and the sound quality is awesome. Plus I heard that if you buy two of them, you can get the same stereo quality sound you'd get with

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

To each their own. I would never call the sound from any echo device awesome. But if it works for you, great. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2018, at 8:39 AM, 'Shawn Krasniuk' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Well, if you really don't care that the HomePod is a one trick pony and that > it

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

You know, and this is just my opinion, I think people make too much of this. You can play anything you want on the HomePod, you just go about it differently. I often play Spotify and Tune-in radio on my HomePod, you just have to do it by using airplay on your phone. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 2

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

All, Try listening to the third generation Echo Dot. The sound quality is as good as the Homepod in my opinion. Not as bassy, but far better than the previous generation. Just my £0.02 worth. > On 20 Nov 2018, at 16:51, Mary Otten wrote: > > To each their own. I would never call the sound fro

Re: iTunes layout?

Hi, Try to change the style of view. For example, when the playlist is selected, go up to the View menu, down to View As, and right to Playlist. It sounds like you are currently in the Songs view, so Playlist view may be more what you're hoping for. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with

Re: Odd issue trying to read menu on web site

Christine, speaking personally, I would make sure to inform management, especially as you were invited, of the issue. The way the page looks actually had me wondering if they want to keep folks from downloading, and editing their menu. Still again speaking personally, given their brand of qua

Word count using pages

Can someone please tell me how you read the word count using Pages? I have found the command to show and hide the word count but can’t actually read it. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the runnin

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

For a one trick pony I do an awful lot on my HomePod. C listen to music, podcasts, news, use it for messaging, alarms, calendars. It’s pretty much always busy. Oh I forgot HomeKit control like the last thing I tell her at night, good night. End it make sure everything is turned off. Sent from m

Re: Word count using pages

Hi, Once the Word count is shown, there will be a pop-up menu item at the top level of the Pages window with the Word/Line/Paragraph/etc counts. Press on that menu item to view the various counts. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada

iPhone Battery Guide: Charging Your iPhone the Right Way

Hello all People: Finally after fighting with my Iphone 5, i bought today Iphone 8+. THis is the 1st time that i need to ask about 1st Iphone Charge before using it. i found this Artical, and do not know if it’s right or wrong. need to tell me: 1- i found some Battery power when i will power my Ip

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Yeah but what's the point of a smart speaker if you have to listen to everything else other than Apple Music via airplay? Isn't the point of having a smart speaker to listen to anything on it without having to do an extra step to listen to the thing you want? This is why I chose the Echo. I can

Re: iPhone Battery Guide: Charging Your iPhone the Right Way

Ramy, That article is from 2013. I too went from an iPhone 5 to the 8 plus. I had the 5 for 5 years. I keep things simple. Charge overnight, which also allows the phone to be backed up. That is it. It makes no sense to let the phone run down for that is when you really need the phone in an

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hi, I guess that's a matter of preference. You can't listen to Apple Music on your Echo. Sure, you need AirPlay to listen to Apple Music on the HomePod, but you can. Each smart speaker has its limitations due to proprietary considerations. If Amazon Music is your preference, then go with th

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

I guess it depends on your priorities. I personally wouldn't trade the sound of the iPod for any Echo I've heard to date. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 20, 2018, at 12:21 PM, 'Shawn Krasniuk' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Yeah but what's the point of a smart speaker if you have to listen to > eve

Referencing beginning of rows and columns in Numbers

Hi list, Does anyone know if there’s a VO shortcut to read the information in the cells at the top of a column and the beginning of a row in numbers? It would be super helpful when working deep in a spreadsheet to refer to my column and row headers without having to leave my placement in the s

Apple Watch Exercise Ring

Hi all, I have an Apple Watch and have been quite happy with it. In the summer, it stopped talking to me, so I had to reset it. The reset went fine, except now when I exercise for over 30 minutes, and use the Workout app, I don’t get credit for all my time. For example, I might turn on the W

Re: iPhone Battery Guide: Charging Your iPhone the Right Way

O, thanks so much but just the 1st battery charge, how about it? > On Nov 20, 2018, at 8:24 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Ramy, > That article is from 2013. I too went from an iPhone 5 to the 8 plus. I had > the 5 for 5 years. I keep things simple. Charge overnight, which also a

Re: iPhone Battery Guide: Charging Your iPhone the Right Way

Ramy, that would be fine, to charge it to 100%. Then you are good to go. Enjoy the 8 plus. I got mine in February and it has been good. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 11/20/2018 12:02 PM, Ramy

Re: Referencing beginning of rows and columns in Numbers

Hi, As long as the row and column are configured as Row Headers or Column Headers, you can use VO-r or VO-c to announce the title of the headers respectively. I'll assume that you can figure out which command is for the column and row headers. If they are not, you can set these things under t

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

As an IT professional, and someone with an IT security background, I’ll mention one point that for some reason seems to skate people. Your data, and your privacy and secured with Apple devices. It is not with either Amazon or Google. They have a history of flagrant disregard for their customers

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Plus 1 to this. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Nov 20, 2018, at 13:34, John JD Denning wrote: As an IT professional, and someone with an IT security background, I’ll mention one point that for some reason seems to skate peop

Re: Using VO on MacAir in Google Docs and classroom

Hi! I am using Google docs and google classroom. In my opinion it needs to be fixed because there are some accessibility flaws that can be quite frustrating. But if you want to edit a google document you have to open the documents app on your iphone and press the edit button. In classroom its imp

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

HI! Yes i totally agree even though i don’t have the google mini. I am thinking of the zeppelin air from B&W. But i saw today that apple will have some black friday event. /A > 20 nov. 2018 kl. 00:42 skrev lenron brown : > > If Siri was as good as the others then it would be worth it maybe. I > l

Re: Siri and music.

HI! No i don’t know. Maybe its because i am swedish. Not sure. I will try to report this to apple. /A > 20 nov. 2018 kl. 06:35 skrev Simon Fogarty : > > This I find interesting, > > I just had siri play the wall and the wall delux release both by holding down > the power pbutton and saying play

Re: Siri and music.

Hi! Yes that can be the problem. It has always been a problem but not as big for me as it is right now. /A > 20 nov. 2018 kl. 09:49 skrev Krister Ekstrom : > > I think it has to do with language. It looks as if Siri has trouble > communicating in multiple languages at the same time, so if you ha

Re: Siri and music.

Hi! Then it must be the user behind my Ipad mini who can’t handle it correctly *smile*. Siriously i am very confused. /A > 20 nov. 2018 kl. 14:45 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > : > > Hi Krister, > > I don't experience that issue. I'm in the U.S. and have English as my > default la

likely silly apple product buy question?

Hi everyone, First of two threads that I am keeping separate. Because of issues I am encountering, especially at places like Paypal, I am considering getting an Apple device. With the major sales coming up in the next few days, I want some direction before i start hunting. Getting the silly que

Re: likely silly apple product buy question?

Hi, You should still be able to get support from Apple. It is an Apple purchase, albeit from another vender, but the warranty, support and such is still by Apple. It is usually your serial number that determines whether warranty or support is available, not the vender from which you purchased

the last Ipad with standard headphone jacks?

Hi folks, Question part two. Please feel free to correct my ideas here, with solid alternatives based on what I outline as things about which I cannot compromise. First, I have an iPhone 5 ish, that I have yet to find a way to use truth be told. I believe though I may have found, based on my s

Re: likely silly apple product buy question?

Perfect sense, thank you! My guess is that often other stores have better prices yes? Kare On Tue, 20 Nov 2018, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, You should still be able to get support from Apple. It is an Apple purchase, albeit from another vender, but the warranty, support and

8-dot Mode under iOS 12

I am learning my way around the Focus 40 5th Gen. In contracted mode I get the expected results. In 8-dot mode I am not getting what I think I should get. How should I enter text in 8-dot mode? I know what the codes are, just not sure I am inputting correctly. Would like some tips. Thanks.

Re: likely silly apple product buy question?

Hi, Depends. Apple products tend to have a very small markup. That's not to say that Apple doesn't make bags of money from there hardware, just that other retailers don't make a huge profit either. That being said, third party venders like BestBuy and such will often put Apple products on sa

Re: 8-dot Mode under iOS 12

All braille displays work the same under iOS in 8-dot mode. Basically, brailling is in computer braille. Therefore, upper case letters have dot 7 included in the symbol. For instance, a is dot 1, whilst upper case A is dots 1 7. All punctuation follows the computer braille punctuation, and numbe

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

That's right apple gets you by over charging you anyways. So they are not really all out for the customer either. All these companies have an end game I suppose. I would choose Amazon or google in the smart speaker space or even sonos. Besides you can always hook them up to a nice surround sound sy

Re: Question about GarageBand and other music editing software

I finally managed to download Main Stage 3 and it seems that it’s what I was looking for. Bro it’s too expensive for hobbyist like me, and GarageBand it’s too poor on instrument choices. Right now I’m using GarageBand with more instrument options and at the same time trying to figure out how muc