RE: Apple intelligence

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Here is a list for iOS 18.1, I just did a Google search for "What Apple Intelligence features are available in iOS 18.1?" Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 18.1 list of 6 items • Writing Tools. • Siri enhancements, including product knowledge, more resilient request handling, new look and fe

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Cristóbal Muñoz
The ability and convenience of being hands free cannot be overstated. Cristóbal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban gla

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread chrisjudge1967
Unless the blind shell is capable of running the meta view app, and I don't think it is at this point, the glasses will not work. Chris Judge -Original Message- From: 'la...@comcast.net' via VIPhone Sent: November 20, 2024 7:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: First im

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread chrisjudge1967
You can't use them with face time. They do, however, work with what's ap. Chris Judge -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: November 20, 2024 3:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban gla

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Chuck Dean
Because I do have some functional vision I got the transition lenses for my meta-Ray-Ban smart glasses. They're more expensive, but I don't have to take off my glasses when I walk inside of a store or restaurant.Chuck  (mobile)Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.Our 1972 Honda 600 CoupeOu

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Kenny Nead
I agree with that, I love using them for phone calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chuck Dean Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration. I agree! Usually when

Apple intelligence

2024-11-20 Thread Alex Stone
I’m looking for a podcast about using Apple Inteligence with voiceover, I thought there was an AppleVis one, but I can’t find it, I have a 16 pro max. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Chuck Dean
The temples of the sunglasses may be a little whiter than normal, but they pretty much look like regular Ray-Ban sunglasses! I'm pretty happy with mine, they don't weigh very much and the fairly comfortable.Yes I have about 9 feet of Vision.ChucThe temples of the sunglasses may be a little whiter t

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
And of course there is the fact that I have owned a retail business for 25 years in a small town with a population of just over 5000 and I am quite well known also being the only guide dog user in town. I’ll probably get alls orts of people asking me why I am suddenly wearing glasses 😂 From: vi

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I assume you have some sight left, for me it will definitely be an adjustment. I had perfect vision until I was almost 17 and remember that I never cared for wearing sunglasses then and now that I am completely blind I have of course never worn any sort of glasses, that is now 40 years so wearin

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Chuck Dean
I agree!Usually when I'm outside I'm wearing sunglasses anyways, so why not wear some that are useful! Now I don't have to carry my AirPods with me, and I don't have to grab my phone when I need to make a phone call or answer one or answer a text message. I find them very convenient and very hands-

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Lana, I am not sure as I have never had or will have a Blindshell phone and I don't yet have the smart glasses although that will change very soon as I just did not have time yet to go by my optomotrists's shop to see which style and size I need. However, it seems to me that the Meta View app is

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
All depends on your view so to speak, I'll always have my iPhone with me anyways and while the smart glasses would be another item, they may potentially replace a wired or Bluetooth headset I may otherwise have with me and of course their usefulness and relatively small size does not make it tha

Re: Getting printer on line

2024-11-20 Thread Tony Sweeney
Flor, will give that a try but think now that that there are too many devices still connected of old although I have replaced them. A clearing of 'the decks' perhaps is in order I guess. Thhanks,         Tony On 20/11/2024 18:48, Flor Lynch wrote: Hi Tony, I googled. It could be that yo

Re: Getting printer on line

2024-11-20 Thread Tony Sweeney
Wow! never thought of that. There is now unfortunately other printer/scanner on the system so that well may be why such problem. A 'nuclear option' I trust not but I may have to resort to such. Thanks so much, # Tony, Dublin Ireland On 20/11/2024 19:08, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: It might be

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread 'la...@comcast.net' via VIPhone
it does have Be My eyes, but I don't think they connect yet. - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:04 PM To: "viphone@googlegroups.com" Subject: RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration. I don't know t

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread 'la...@comcast.net' via VIPhone
that's what I needed to know. Oh great! Something more to carry around. - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:01 PM To: "viphone@googlegroups.com" Subject: RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration. The

Re: Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Alan Lemly
Hi Malcolm, I noticed that the description in the App Store of the HP Smart app says something about printing with HP printers but I didn't see that Tony mentioned any printer model. Does this app only work with HP printers? Alan Lemly Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2024, at 10:49 AM, Mal

RE: Apple AirTags at Amazon.

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
By buying a holder on Amazon for a few bucks. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple AirTags at Amazon. How would you get one on a key chain? Mine are just lit

Ray Ban Meta Glasses

2024-11-20 Thread Jenny Bomareto
Anyone know if with these glasses if we are able to use seeing I app to scan and the VD scan app? Thanks for reading regarding this matter. Jenny Bomareto Sent from my iPhone 15 -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concern

Re: Getting printer on line

2024-11-20 Thread Flor Lynch
Hi Tony, I googled. It could be that you need to use the unique eight-digit PIN that the printer itself has as its default password. *Find the wireless network password or PIN to connect an HP printer* 1. After the WPS PIN prompt displays on the computer, look for a PIN on the printer

Fwd: Accessibility option within the Meta View app

2024-11-20 Thread Jenny Bomareto
I sent this to you so that way you guys are aware of the other email group. Thanks for reading regarding this matter. Jenny Bomareto Sent from my iPhone 15 Begin forwarded message: > From: Jamie Martinez-Sibson > Date: November 20, 2024 at 4:00:09 PM EST > To: Elizabeth Ulrich > Cc: smartglas.

RE: Apple AirTags at Amazon.

2024-11-20 Thread Carolyn Arnold
That is good information, thanks. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of chrisjudge1...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 6:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple AirTags at Amazon. You buy the key chain

RE: Getting printer on line

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
It might be a password on the back of the printer. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tony Sweeney Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Getting printer on line Hi ffolk, just a final query on the printer as I've m

RE: Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Without knowing the exact model of HP printer I can't say if it supports Airprint, but I think it would have to be quite old if it did not. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tony Sweeney Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:37 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.co

RE: Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
As long as your printer supports Airprint and most nowadays do, you can print directly without any app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tony Sweeney Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:42 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Printer app Hi folk I wo

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I don't know the capabilities of the Blindshell phone, is there a version of Be My Eyes and/or Aira which runs on the Blindshell? If so maybe it would work with the glasses, but I somehow doubt it. -Original Message- From: 'la...@comcast.net' via VIPhone Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
And again to be perfectly clear, you cannot leave your phone at home and use Be My Eyes with the glasses. -Original Message- From: 'la...@comcast.net' via VIPhone Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban

Re: Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Andy Baracco
That would depend on the printer you are using. if it is an HP printer, HP has an app called HP Smart, which you can use with a smart phone or a computer. Andy - Original Message - From: "Tony Sweeney" To: Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:41 AM Subject: Printer app Hi folk I

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
The integration with Be My Eyes and Aira is very recent so yes, they can be used by themselves, e.g. if you have a friend or family member who sometimes helps you, you could simply make a Facetime call to them and the camera on the glasses would be used. Obviously for a blind person Be My Eyes a

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Chuck Dean
The meta-smart Ray-Ban glasses are designed to be used without Be My Eyes. The normal public uses the meta glasses for listening to music making phone calls sending text messages etc. etc., and it also has an AI built-in where you can say hey Meta look and it will tell you what's in front of you wh

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Andy Baracco
The glasses have their own AI component. You can ask them what they see. The phrasing is crucial and the results you get are varied. They are a lot more useful if you use them in conjunction with the visual interpretation services like Be My Eyes or aIra. Andy - Original Message - Fr

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread 'la...@comcast.net' via VIPhone
Are you saying you can use the glasses without Be my eyes? What is the difference? - Original Message - From: Chuck Dean Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 09:06 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

Re: Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Tony Sweeney
Hi Alan and Malcolm, sorry I wasn't thinking straight. Yes I have the HP Smart app and wasn't sure if it would have assisted me int he actual printing butt it is quite versatile now I've found. As far as I know that particular app only works with HP printers. My query really I guess is do al

Getting printer on line

2024-11-20 Thread Tony Sweeney
Hi ffolk, just a final query on the printer as I've managed to send the document concerned to Dropbox and forward it on through my PC. So I'm now trying to connect my HP printer getting it on line and I'm asked to go to settings and connect from there. I see the printer name there but am un

Re: Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Alan Lemly
Malcolm, Many thanks for the quick reply. I figured Tony must have mentioned that in a message I missed. Since I have a somewhat dated Brother laser printer, I guess I'll do all my printing with my Windows 10 desktop system. Alan Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Malcolm P

Re: Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
Hello Alan, In a previous thread, Tony asked about adding an HP printer to HP Smart so I assumed he was referring to the printer he hopefully added. HP Smart only works with HP printers although it is possible to print with other manufacturers models via an iPhone. Malcolm Parfitt > On 20 Nov

Re: Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Malcolm Parfitt
You can print with HP Smart. Choose Share in the app and from the Share Sheet, Choose Print With HP Smart. You may also have a print option that will print via the iPhone itself. Malcolm Parfitt > On 20 Nov 2024, at 4:42 pm, Tony Sweeney wrote: > > Hi folk > I wonder if an app is required w

Printer app

2024-11-20 Thread Tony Sweeney
Hi folk I wonder if an app is required when printing from the iPhone and if so what would be recommended? Thanks, Tony, Dublin Ireland -- 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

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Chuck Dean
You do need to carry your iPhone when using be my eyes and the meta smart glasses. The phone is used to make the phone call to the volunteers. You do not need to have the be my eyes app open to use this feature. Chuck  (mobile)Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.Our 1972 Honda 600 CoupeOu

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread 'la...@comcast.net' via VIPhone
this is good information. Thanks. - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:21 PM To: "viphone@googlegroups.com" Subject: RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration. Here are your answers: As for fit, it is b

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread 'la...@comcast.net' via VIPhone
confused. So you do or do not need to carry your phone with you, and you do or do not need to use Be My Eyes. You can or can not use these glasses with the Blind Shell Classic II. - Original Message - From: CrazyEyez Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 02:59 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread Jenny Bomareto
This message that I’m replying to I don’t think has been answered yet for people that use these glasses. So please let us know.Thanks for reading regarding this matter.Jenny BomaretoSent from my iPhone 15On Nov 19, 2024, at 12:41 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Can you also use the Be My AI fe

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread CrazyEyez
I love the hands free aspect of of calling a volunteer.The AI uses my phone's camera for now.Here's hoping it some day comes to the metas.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 20, 2024, at 7:27 AM, chrisjudge1...@gmail.com wrote:When calling a be my eyes volunteer the glasses camera is used, when using be my

RE: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread chrisjudge1967
When calling a be my eyes volunteer the glasses camera is used, when using be my AI it isn’t, but as has already been pointed out, the glasses have their own AI so it really isn’t an issue. I’ve already used my glasses with be my eyes several times over the last couple days and it is awesome. No

RE: Apple AirTags at Amazon.

2024-11-20 Thread chrisjudge1967
You buy the key chain accessory. It's a little silicone pouch that the tag goes in. It has a ring so you can attach it to your key chain. I also have a kitty collar with a pouch. Chris Judge -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Novem

RE: Ray ban Smart glasses.

2024-11-20 Thread chrisjudge1967
No you don’t, you do everything through the meta view app. Chris Judge From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: November 19, 2024 12:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ray ban Smart glasses. I assume they pair like any other Bluetoot

RE: Ray ban Smart glasses.

2024-11-20 Thread chrisjudge1967
Hi. I paired mine with no trouble. The app will guide you through. I think the glasses are great, especially now that you can use them with Be my eyes. Chris Judge From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mich Verrier Sent: November 19, 2024 12:44 PM To: viphone@googlegro

Re: First impressions of the Meta Ray Ban glasses and the Be My Eyes integration.

2024-11-20 Thread CrazyEyez
It most certainly does use the glasses camera right off the bat.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 20, 2024, at 12:05 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: What is the point of the integration if it does not use the camera of the Smart Glasses. I would imagine that if you initiate a request from the Smart Gl