AppleVis Extra 99 Inside the AppleVis Acquisition A Conversation with Be My Eyes

2024-09-02 Thread Dennis Long
https://applevis.com/podcasts/applevis-extra-99-inside-applevis-acquisition- conversation-be-my-eyes -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is ina

RE: Page orientation in Seeing AI

2024-09-02 Thread Jeff Samco
In these situations I cover some portion of the page with a blank page, for example 50%, and scan. If I get the beginning of the text then I know the top of the page has the text showing. HTH, Jeff From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, September 2, 2024 6:22 PM To: viphone@goog

Re: Nespresso machines

2024-09-02 Thread Tali Sarnetzky
Hi. There is a Keurig machine which is easy to use. I don't remember the model, but I can check it for you. My friend has it and I used it myself when I visited. There are five sizes of drinks, the possibility to make cold drinks, and for coffee, you can use strong or not. No need for an app, alth

Nespresso machines

2024-09-02 Thread Jen .
Hi I hope this is allowed to ask, but if not, my apologies. A friend of mine who is totally blind is interested in an espresso machine I am interested in getting one for her as a birthday present, but I know nothing about them. I've read there are Wi-Fi machines and ones that do not run on Wi-Fi

Re: Page orientation in Seeing AI

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
I just turned a page upside down and tried scanning with Seeing AI, Envision AI, Prizmo Go, VDScan and all of them just read the text without telling me which direction the text was positioned. Richard, USA"INTROVERTS UNITE ...SEPARATELY IN YOUR OWN HOMES"-- as seen on a T-shirt with a power fist r

Re: Page orientation in Seeing AI

2024-09-02 Thread Shirley Tracy
Unless things have changed, I've always been able to read the document which ever way is right side up. But I was never able to learn the orientation. However, I'm no expert. Regards, Shirley Tracy From: viphone@googlegroups.com on behalf of Bill Gallik Sent:

Re: LG ThinQ

2024-09-02 Thread Michael Irons
Hello Grace and everybody else I really like the idea of having the LG washer and dryer and having an app on your iPhone to be able to control it. When I get a washer and dryer, I may take a look at LG and see if I can get the washer and dryer what’s the money I might have available. I really like

Re: LG ThinQ

2024-09-02 Thread Grace
Hello,Once the machines are paired, it’s lovely and accessible. I really like the app for our washer and dryer.On 3 Sep 2024, at 2:07 AM, Jody ianuzzi wrote:We have the LG water and dryer and the app. It's great for notifying you when your wash and dry cycles are finished. It is an accessible app

Re: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hello, while it will do exactly what he wants. He will have to use another phone to record the conversation because it will not record calls while the person is on the phone. On Sep 2, 2024, at 10:10 AM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone wrote: The built in Voice Memos app will do exactly what he

Re: Recent strange behaviour with my Apple Watch Series 7.

2024-09-02 Thread Jonathan Cohn
The only time I see this message is when the digital crown is pressed for a couple seconds. So, either you are running into a defect or the crown is being accidentally pressed by a movement you are making. > On Sep 2, 2024, at 11:32 AM, Malcolm Parfitt wrote: > > Hello, > > I have an Apple W

RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread michv
Hi yes I told them that my folks I meen. So if this is a feture then we can wate until ios 18 comes out. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of pdlloga...@gmail.com Sent: September 2, 2024 2:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record

RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread pdllogan77
This is also a feature of IOS 18 .. on the phone screen when a call is going, you can click on the record button .. From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, September 2, 2024 11:10 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things

Re: LG ThinQ

2024-09-02 Thread Jody ianuzzi
We have the LG water and dryer and the app. It's great for notifying you when your wash and dry cycles are finished. It is an accessible app. Once you have pressed the start button you can then go in and make changes to the settings. We have it basically set to default  JODYTo Boldly Go  🖖🏻 thunder

Re: Page orientation in Seeing AI

2024-09-02 Thread Bill Gallik
Carl et al, I’m surprised the page was read when presented upside-down. Whenever I’ve presented a page upside-down I’ve been informed as such and asked to turn the page around. - Bill from Northern Wisconsin - “I think and think for months and years.” - “Ninety-nine times, the co

Page orientation in Seeing AI

2024-09-02 Thread karl
The other day I was using Seeing AI to read some printed index cards and I realized I didn’t know if the text was right side up or not. Is there a way to get this information? Just now I tried a document I knew was upside down and it read it fine. I tapped on Ask Seeing AI and asked if the page

LG ThinQ

2024-09-02 Thread pdllogan77
Has anyone had experience with this app and using it to control their LG washer and dryer with their IPhone? -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's

RE: re there any resorses for olderpeoplewho are sighted to lurn how to use the i phone?

2024-09-02 Thread michv
I am not shure. I will ask and see. From Mich. From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: September 2, 2024 1:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: re there any resorses for olderpeoplewho are sighted to lurn how to use the i phone? Are their any Senior services where your Dad li

RE: re there any resorses for olderpeoplewho are sighted to lurn how to use the i phone?

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Are their any Senior services where your Dad lives that maybe do some training or hold classes taught by members? They might offer something to help seniors learn their iPhone. Richard, USA "INTROVERTS UNITE ... SEPARATELY IN YOUR OWN HOMES" -- as seen on a T-shirt with a power fist r

RE: re there any resorses for olderpeoplewho are sighted to lurn how to use the i phone?

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Hi Mitch, Right, Voice Memos nor any other app other than some paid third party apps can record phone calls. But, if he can wait until iOS 18 is released, which is probably next Tuesday, September 10, he will be able to record them from within the phone app and then have a transcript saved in

RE: re there any resorses for olderpeoplewho are sighted to lurn how to use the i phone?

2024-09-02 Thread michv
Hi ok so the voice memmows wonte record phone calls? I did see that message that you sent about ios 18 being able to record phone calls yes. From Mich. From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: September 2, 2024 12:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: re there any resorses for olde

RE: BARDMobile app and bluetooth headphones that are not made by Apple

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Thanks Barbara, I passed your message along to the NLS download folks and here is their reply: Hello Richard, Quite a few people have requested that it be possible to map the iPhone’s built-in Rewind and Fast Forward controls to Rewind and Fast Forward rather than Previous and Next. I’m cop

From 9 to 5 Mac: iOS 18 makes it easy to record any phone call and get a transcript

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
9to5Mac iOS 18 makes it easy to record any phone call and get a transcript Ryan Christoffel | Jul 9 2024 - 12:07 pm PT The iPhone has been around since 2007, and at long last with iOS 18 it's getting a very useful new phone-related feature: call recording from right within the Phone app, whi

RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Hi Jim, First, about Copilot, I only recently understood that you can use Copilot for free on the computer or the iPhone and probably Android. You just give up a little bit of speed and may get Chat GPT3.5 instead of 4, which most reviews I have read said those extras are not worth $20 per mon

RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread portillo.jim
Richard, This is fantastic! Thanks for the information. I noticed this came from Copilot. Are you using Copilot either on the computer or on your phone? If so, how easy is it? Jim From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, September 2, 2024 9:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com S

RE: re there any resorses for olderpeoplewho are sighted to lurn how to use the i phone?

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Here is something specific to that app, but remember, it won’t record phone calls. Did you see the message I sent about iOS 18 and recording calls from within the phone app? Here is a link to how to use the Voice Memos app. https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-use-voice-memos-on-iphone-ipad/

Re: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Answer from Copilot.Received message. Yes, iOS 18 introduces a new feature that allows you to record phone calls directly from the Phone app. When you're on a call, you'll see an option to start recording. Once you tap this button, the other party will be notified that the call is being recorded. T

re there any resorses for olderpeoplewho are sighted to lurn how to use the i phone?

2024-09-02 Thread michv
Hi all are there any sorts of resorses to use the I phone for older people? I just spent some time on the phone with my Dad trying to help him with this voice memmos app. But since I have no idea what the different Icons on the phone represent are thereany resorses for older people

RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
OK, I’m clearly not paying attention today. No, it will not record phone calls. I was focused on recording Doctors… thinking in person, when he clearly stated phones calls. I don’t know of any that will do that without a third party subscription. I don’t know if that will change in iOS 18.

Re: BARDMobile app and bluetooth headphones that are not made by Apple

2024-09-02 Thread Barbara Stahl
I have several from different brands that work.  They are Pioneer, boes,  something like lux or something like that and J Lab studios.  All of these allow me to start and stop playing bard books using the buttons on the headphones.  However, what they won't do is allow me to rewind or fast forward

Recent strange behaviour with my Apple Watch Series 7.

2024-09-02 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello, I have an Apple Watch Series 7 running watchOS Version 11.0 (22R5348a). Recently it has been behaving rather oddly. For no apparent reason the watch will bring up the power off screen, and double tapping Cancel dismisses that screen only to reappear seconds later. If I press the Digital

Re: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread Alan Lemly
Richard, Are you sure the built in Voice Memos app will record a phone call? I thought an app such as TapeACall was needed for that. Alan Lemly Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 2, 2024, at 10:10 AM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone wrote:The built in Voice Memos app will do exactly what he wants.It is free,

RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread michv
Ok is it on the app store? Or is it on the phone it’s self? And where does he find it? Many thanks. From Mich. From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: September 2, 2024 11:10 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone cal

BARDMobile app and bluetooth headphones that are not made by Apple

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
I've written NLS again about how some bluetooth headphones won't pause BARDMobile books, like my Shokz OpenRun and OpenComm headphones. The Apple brand Bluetooth headphones do work, but they also think there are a few non Apple brand Bluetooth headphones that work but they are not sure of th

RE: My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
The built in Voice Memos app will do exactly what he wants. It is free, and pretty straight forward. Richard, USA "INTROVERTS UNITE ... SEPARATELY IN YOUR OWN HOMES" -- as seen on a T-shirt with a power fist raised My web site: https://www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups

My Dad who is sighted is seeking a app to record things like phone calls so that he can play them back like from doctors etc.

2024-09-02 Thread michv
Hi all my Dad is looking for a app that he can use for recording things like phone calls from dr's. etc so that he can playthem back if he needs to remember things. Does anyone have any ideas? I have all ready sent him just press record I shaird the app from the app store with him. He is not that

Re: Restore iPhone via iCloud Backup

2024-09-02 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Before you try that. Have you tried doing a two finger flick up and then quickly tapping the up volume to see if you hear VoiceOver getting lder? The volume may just be all the way down. Also, have you tried doing this with headphones plugged in? Richard, USA "INTROVERTS UNITE ... SEPARATELY

Re: Waiting for the iPhone 16? Check out our picks for the 7 best iPhones of all time: Macworld

2024-09-02 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I’ve only had my iPhone 13 pro max for two years, so it will be some years yet, before I get a new phone. I’ll get a new phone in the next 3 or 4 years.’Sent from Joshua’s radical chariot!!!On Sep 1, 2024, at 2:36 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: There is talk about an "iPhone Slim" next year w

Restore iPhone via iCloud Backup

2024-09-02 Thread Bill Gallik
I have a serious problem with my iPhone SE 3, VoiceOver is not speaking. Here are some pertinent items: - 128 MB memory - most recent 17* iOS. - current voice is Alex - running DEXCOM G7 - VoiceOver sounds (clicks, etc.) are clearly audible - have executed 3-finger double-tap to no effect. - hav