RE: Apple Watch 10 and "new" Ultra 2

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Yes, and I find it very ridiculous that Apple does not allow for basic Voiceover output when waterlock is on. In fact, even my Apple Watch Ultra 2 at 100% volume is not loud enough where I can really hear the details when I do a pool swim even if it’s only moderately noisy in the pool. I actuall

RE: Apple Watch 10 and "new" Ultra 2

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I bought a third party Milanese loop for my Apple Watch Ultra 2 and I am very happy with it, of course it cost a fraction o fwhat Apple wants for their’s. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chela Robles Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 12:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread portillo.jim
Oh, I totally get you, and I would be in the mindset you are if it weren’t for my phone right now that is still having issues. I had it checked out and even changed phone carriers, but my phone still does very strange things, freezes, and even cuts out on phone calls when I’m in a solid place.

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
What is your source for that? -Original Message- From: 'Amy ruell' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 3:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin The 16 Pro models have light are, the 16 models do not. Amy Sent from m

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Jim, sound and recording may be a deciding factor for some especially if you are playing music as this was a specific example shown during the presentation. For me recordings typically go as far as the occasional voice memo and I doubt the capabilities of the Pro series phones is going to make a

From Applevis, iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and New AirPods: Recap of Apple's "It's Glowtime"

2024-09-09 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
The link to the Applevis blog follows the text. iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and New AirPods: Recap of Apple's "It's Glowtime" September Event Intro Today's Apple announcements, at an event entitled "It's Glowtime", were exactly what many of us expected: new iPhones, Apple Watches, and A

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread portillo.jim
I've used it for that sort of thing and have actually found it pretty good so far. -Original Message- From: 'Amy ruell' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 4:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin It is used for do

Re: Ray-Ban Meta glasses

2024-09-09 Thread Dana Leet
On Sep 9, 2024, at 1:35 PM, Kerry Macdonald wrote:I would love to join your group as I am planning to get these glasses very soon.KerrySent from my iPhoneOn Sep 9, 2024, at 10:42 AM, Dana Leet wrote:If any of you are getting or have the Ray-Ban meta-glasses. I created a WhatsApp group so that w

Re: Ray-Ban Meta glasses

2024-09-09 Thread Dana Leet
I am going to send the link to youRay ban meta discussion group for the visually impairedchat.whatsapp.comOn Sep 9, 2024, at 2:02 PM, Eric Caron wrote:I would be interested in joining.Eric Caron On Sep 9, 2024, at 1:35 PM, Kerry Macdonald wrote:I would love to join your group as I am planning to

Re: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread 'Amy ruell' via VIPhone
It is used for door detection and people detection. Not fully developed yet, but can be helpful when looking for a tour when dropped off at an unfamiliar building. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Kenny Nead wrote: > > What is L I D A R used for? > > -Original Message---

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread Kenny Nead
What is L I D A R used for? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 3:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin That was what I wonder, would the 16 have LiD

RE: convert audio file to text

2024-09-09 Thread Mario Eiland
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Re: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread 'Amy ruell' via VIPhone
The 16 Pro models have light are, the 16 models do not. Amy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 9, 2024, at 6:38 PM, Carolyn Arnold <2carolynarn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > That makes sense. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of >

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread Carolyn Arnold
That makes sense. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of portillo@gmail.com Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 5:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin I don't belie

RE: Apple Watch 10 and "new" Ultra 2

2024-09-09 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
When you have Water Lock on, you cannot use the screen, so no hearing VO anyway. It is designed for swimmers who want to track their activity. When you get out of the water, they say to dry it off before unlocking the water lock status. Richard, USA "INTROVERTS UNITE ... SEPARATELY IN

RE: Apple Watch 10 and "new" Ultra 2

2024-09-09 Thread michv
Hi yes I agree I have a apple watch 6 and it still does what I want it to so it is doing me well. I can’t really understand the hole water lock thing and how would you hear vo when you where under water anyways? From Mich Verrier from New Liskeard Ontario Canada. From: viphone@googlegroups.c

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread portillo.jim
Hi Sieghard, I believe a blind person might want the pros for the sound and recording capabilities though. Also, I don’t know, but from what I gathered, the 16 pro phones will have LiDAR. Jim From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 12:

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread portillo.jim
I don't believe so. I think it's the 16 pro that will have it. At least, that's what I got from trying to look it up. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 1:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhone 16

Re: convert audio file to text

2024-09-09 Thread Alan Lemly
Hi Ann, What you are looking for is a transcription app. I highly recommend Aiko on iOS provided the recording being converted to text isn't too long and your iDevice has enough resources to process the recording. If the recording is long, Aiko will not successfully complete on my iPhone 13 Mini. A

RE: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread Carolyn Arnold
That was what I wonder, would the 16 have LiDAR? Not my problem, since I don't plan to update this year. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 3:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: smaller phones

2024-09-09 Thread Carolyn Arnold
The thing is that sighted people are more likely to want a larger screen. They are the majority of the market. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 2:00 PM To: viphone@googlegr

Re: Mail badge not changing when eMails come in.

2024-09-09 Thread Peter Tesar
My_ISP account is imap. I turned on the push and now occasionally hear a higher badge number announced. This is with the Home screen in the foreground and Mail highlighted. Now where is the background app refresh? Peter T. . On 2024-09-09 2:53 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: I wonder if

Re: Mail badge not changing when eMails come in.

2024-09-09 Thread Joseph Hudson
I get this information because of how my phone operates. Now granite, I don't have any set up as exchange on my phone. The only one that's set up as an exchange account, is my Outlook account that goes on my computer. On Sep 9, 2024, at 1:58 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Where do you get this in

Re: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread Jessica Barr
The battery on the 16 Pro will probably be better than the 16, but the batteries in all of the new models will be better than those in older phones. I think they said something in the presentation about being able to record in spatial audio with the 16 Pro without having to wear headphones, for lis

Re: Apple Watch 10 and "new" Ultra 2

2024-09-09 Thread Chela Robles
I guess what I’m interested in is the Melanese loop since I already have an ultra. Sorry for any typos.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 9, 2024, at 12:22 PM, Jessica Barr wrote:I have a Series 8 Apple Watch, and I'm trying to decide if it's worth upgrading to the Series 10. I'm tempted because of the th

Re: Apple Watch 10 and "new" Ultra 2

2024-09-09 Thread Jessica Barr
I have a Series 8 Apple Watch, and I'm trying to decide if it's worth upgrading to the Series 10. I'm tempted because of the thinner casing and the fact that I can't use the double tap feature that was introduced last year.Jessica Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 9, 2024, at 3:08 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wro

Airpods

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I think this is the first year I may feel tempted to maybe buy a set of Airpods. I still can't see myself spending all that money for Airpods Pro, but the new 4th generation Airpods either with or without noise cancellation do sound somewhat intriquing and especially the regular ones at $129.99

RE: convert audio file to text

2024-09-09 Thread Ann M Medlar
Hi all, Still looking. I google all sorts of words for conversion. Below is a link with top free converters. Anyone ever use these? I want to do it on my PC or iPhone because of privacy issues. The link: https://riverside.fm/blog/best-mp3-to-text-converters#:~:text=What%20is%20th e%20best

Apple Watch 10 and "new" Ultra 2

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
The Apple Watch 10 sounds like it has a few good new features although even here I don't see much of a reason to upgrade if you currently have a series 9 watch. I was very surprised that unless I am missing something, the only "upgrade" to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a few new colour options; I w

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - let the discussion begin

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I am sure there are a number of details which weren't covered in the keynote, but simply based on what was said there definitely seems to be less of a reason for a blind person to buy an iPhone Pro or Pro Max as opposed to the regular iPhone 16 or 16 Plus. One thing I am curious about is whether

RE: Mail badge not changing when eMails come in.

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Where do you get this information? I have an iCloud account set up on my iPhone as well as my business email which is Exchange and my personal Outlook account which is also Exchange. For all three accounts push is on and before going into any of the accounts specifically, it says “Fetch new data

RE: Mail badge not changing when eMails come in.

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I wonder if he has push on for email and also background app refresh. From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 4:21 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mail badge not changing when eMails come in. There are two places in settings to check. settings, notificati

RE: Ray-Ban Meta glasses

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Guys, why state you are interested, the link is right there so just join because nobody can do it for you. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Eric Caron Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 11:02 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ray-Ban Meta glasses I would be interested in jo

RE: Ray-Ban Meta glasses

2024-09-09 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Works fine for me, click the link and Whatsapp comes up, then tap on Join Chat From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of mi...@eastlink.ca Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 8:02 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ray-Ban Meta glasses Hi Dana I tried to join this what’s app group throu

Re: Ray-Ban Meta glasses

2024-09-09 Thread Eric Caron
I would be interested in joining. Eric Caron > On Sep 9, 2024, at 1:35 PM, Kerry Macdonald wrote: > > I would love to join your group as I am planning to get these glasses very > soon. > > > Kerry > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 9, 2024, at 10:42 AM, Dana Leet wrote: >> >> If any

Re: MLB app and convinced games

2024-09-09 Thread Mary Otten
Thanks, richard. That did the trick. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 9, 2024, at 8:39 AM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone > wrote: > > I found it on the Watch and Listen page. > I did the three finger flick up and after the listing of today's games, was > Condensed games. Since I have the Mariners

Re: smaller phones

2024-09-09 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
 You have a smaller phone, your battery life isn’t as good. I had to adjust when I got my 13 pro max. However, I wouldn’t go back to a smaller phone if I could. I think smaller phones are a thing of the past. I know the 13 mini didn’t sell all that well.Sent from Joshua’s radical chariot!!!On Sep 9

Re: Ray-Ban Meta glasses

2024-09-09 Thread Kerry Macdonald
I would love to join your group as I am planning to get these glasses very soon.KerrySent from my iPhoneOn Sep 9, 2024, at 10:42 AM, Dana Leet wrote:If any of you are getting or have the Ray-Ban meta-glasses. I created a WhatsApp group so that we can discuss and support each other with this. I fe

convert audio file to text

2024-09-09 Thread Ann M Medlar
I have an audio file and trying to convert to text. I used Pazera_Free_Audio_Extractor_64bit_PORTABLE to convert .mpA to .MP3. I think that .mp3 might have more access to convert to text. Anyone know any software to convert .mp3 to .txt? Unsure if file is longer than 30 minutes. Thanks,

Re: What is AppleCrunch

2024-09-09 Thread Robert Doc Wright
here is the audio for that crunch: http://www.wrighthere.net/crunch.m4r - Original Message - From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 8:25 AM Subject: FW: What is AppleCrunch I wrote Thomas Domville directly to get clari

Re: Mail badge not changing when eMails come in.

2024-09-09 Thread Joseph Hudson
Hello, push is no longer supported for exchange or Outlook accounts anymore. You have to use the fetch schedule only. On Sep 9, 2024, at 8:43 AM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: Hello, You can configure how often Mail checks for new messages. I am not sure about iMAP, but I believe iCloud and Exchange ac

RE: MLB app and convinced games

2024-09-09 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
I found it on the Watch and Listen page. I did the three finger flick up and after the listing of today's games, was Condensed games. Since I have the Mariners set as a favorite, they were listed first. I was able to start it playing. HTH, Richard, USA "INTROVERTS UNITE ... SEPARATELY IN YOUR

MLB app and convinced games

2024-09-09 Thread Mary Otten
Hi all, For sometime now, I have not been able to find the condensed games in the MLB app on my phone or iPad mini. I know they’ve kind of moved around, and I thought I had found where they showed up, then forgot and can’t find them again. Any help? Mary Sent from my iPhone -- The following i

RE: Ray-Ban Meta glasses

2024-09-09 Thread michv
Hi Dana I tried to join this what’s app group through the link you posted but all it did was bring up what’s app and that’s it. Maybe try posting the link again. From Mich. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dana Leet Sent: September 9, 2024 10:42 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sub

Ray-Ban Meta glasses

2024-09-09 Thread Dana Leet
If any of you are getting or have the Ray-Ban meta-glasses. I created a WhatsApp group so that we can discuss and support each other with this. I felt it was appropriate to post here because the glasses utilize an app on our phones for the ability to use them. If anyone’s interested, I will post th

FW: What is AppleCrunch

2024-09-09 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
I wrote Thomas Domville directly to get clarity about this. Here is his reply: -- Thank you for reaching out to clarify the naming of AppleVis and the new Apple Crunch. Firstly, AppleVis will remain AppleVis. Nothing has changed in this respect, and it will always be AppleVis. Secondly, Apple

RE: Question about email app

2024-09-09 Thread Rena
The problem is that when I open the email app, the Bluetooth keyboard doesn’t show me the message in order to select and copy. I guess I’m omitting a previous command to see the message in the keyboard. Rena From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jonathan Cohn Sent: Sunday, Sept

Re: Accessable alarm clock App that allows you to use nature sounds for the alarms

2024-09-09 Thread Barbara Stahl
Cool thank you. I downloaded the Nature space app. It seems pretty neat. Thank you all for the suggestions. > On Sep 9, 2024, at 9:38 AM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone > wrote: > > Yes. ON my 13 Pro, when I double tap on the sound in the alarm I am setting > or editing, above the Ringtones i

Re: Mail badge not changing when eMails come in.

2024-09-09 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Hello, You can configure how often Mail checks for new messages. I am not sure about iMAP, but I believe iCloud and Exchange accounts send a message to the mail client (push) when a new message is received. For IMAP I believe you have to configure the frequency of checks. > On Sep 9, 2024, at

RE: Accessable alarm clock App that allows you to use nature sounds for the alarms

2024-09-09 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Yes. ON my 13 Pro, when I double tap on the sound in the alarm I am setting or editing, above the Ringtones is a Pick a song button. I think for some, that button may be at the very bottom. Once you double tap that, it will give you choices in your music library. Also, the Naturespace app has

Announcing the Reopening of the AppleVis Website

2024-09-09 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
I found this at 6:28 AM Pacific Time: Announcing the Reopening of the AppleVis Website By AppleVis, 9 September, 2024 Dear AppleVis Community, friends, and supporters, We are very excited to announce that the AppleVis website has fully reopened. Please read on for some important updates: *

Re: Accessable alarm clock App that allows you to use nature sounds for the alarms

2024-09-09 Thread Barbara Stahl
Sadly, I don't have any recordings in my library right now, but if I were to buy one off iTunes, such as a soundtrack of ocean waves, would i be able to set that as my alarm sound is it possible, even though it is not a ringtone or alert tone I've never done it before on the iPhone I've only use

Re: smaller phones

2024-09-09 Thread Kerry Macdonald
I too hope that they will release another smaller phone in the near future. I love the size of my SE and I’m disappointed to learn that the new one will be about the size of an iPhone 14. I really want a smaller phone and will hold onto this one as long as it will update. I don’t understand the emp

Re: Mail badge not changing when eMails come in.

2024-09-09 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
There are two places in settings to check.settings, notifications,  and scroll down to mail and make sure badges is on.Also, settings, mail, near the top should be another spot that needs to have badges on. If those are on, and still no changes, maybe calling Apple. Richard, USA"INTROVERTS UNITE ..

Mail badge not changing when eMails come in.

2024-09-09 Thread Peter Tesar
Hello, When on the Home screen, I assume that the badge is the number of unread Emails that are shown when "Mail" is highlighted. This number does not change unless I open the Mail app. For example: On the Home screen, I highlight “mail” and hear: Mail 0 unread Email I leave the Iphone (on