RE: Accessible Word Games

2025-02-19 Thread R Van Lant
I just started playing Zanagrams. It’s created by a totally blind guy and is easy to use with Voiceover. He also designed it with low vision users in mind, not that I can see the screen. I heard him interviewed; think he’s a blinded veteran. It’s a free app with some games for free. You can a

RE: What is MagSafe compatibility?

2025-02-19 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
And I think if you have the latest chargers which can handle it, the iPhone 16 family can charge wirelessly with 25 Watts. From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: What is MagSafe compatibility? Well, MagSafe is more

youtube on iphone and voiceover

2025-02-19 Thread Gery Gaubert
I am probably missing the obvious but here it goes. I am viewing a video on youtube. The person in the video says they are going to put a link in the description. Just where is the description? How do i get to the description to access the links? I flicked all over the screen and even asked

Re: What is MagSafe compatibility?

2025-02-19 Thread Chela Robles
Technically, you can still charge certain things wirelessly without them sticking to the device, but for those who have magnets built-in, it's even better.Chela Robles — Certified Literary Braille TranscriberSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM, Chela Robles wrote:Magsafe is basically a

RE: What is MagSafe compatibility?

2025-02-19 Thread bentleyj1952
Thank you very much. James B From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: What is MagSafe compatibility? Well, MagSafe is more than just wireless charging. My SE 2nd gen had wireless charging, but couldn't us

RE: What is MagSafe compatibility?

2025-02-19 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Well, MagSafe is more than just wireless charging. My SE 2nd gen had wireless charging, but couldn't use MagSafe wireless charging. Here is a summary: MagSafe lets an iPhone magnetically connect to a charger and charge wirelessly as well as connect to a variety of accessories. MagSafe ensures i

Re: What is MagSafe compatibility?

2025-02-19 Thread Chela Robles
Magsafe is basically anything that can stick to your phone's innermagnets usually on the back of the phone where the battery is, like my battery pack and my neckmount to my iphone 14 and my iphone 14 case doesn't have to be removed either which is great for me. So basically magsafe is anything that

Re: What is MagSafe compatibility?

2025-02-19 Thread Wil James
Wireless charging.Follow me on Mastodon: @wiljames@tweesecake.socialSent from my iPad Air 5On Feb 19, 2025, at 7:20 PM, James Bentley wrote:The subject line says it all.Many thanks,James B   -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.   If you have any ques

What is MagSafe compatibility?

2025-02-19 Thread James Bentley
The subject line says it all. Many thanks, James B -- 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 inappropriate, please contact the owners or mode

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Carolyn Arnold
They have the TV, his wife's phone, both granddaughters phones, grandson-in-law's phone, and each grand has a TV and also they have computer - quite a load. His wife has an Apple watch too. I'm just glad my utilities are separate from theirs. Carolyn Arnold -Original Message- From: '

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I could do that. I have hesitated ever to buy my own, figuring that if any problem arises, that the provider would try to blame it on the router. Carolyn Arnold -Original Message- From: 'Joseph Hudson' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:1

Re: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread 'Joseph Hudson' via VIPhone
Oh yeah, we had one of those retail stores stop us meeting me and my girlfriend when we were just gonna go right into the T-Mobile in the mall. They wanted us to switch to Verizon and I wasn't interested in doing it. I'm thinking of going with one of the knock off dealers for T-Mobile eventually

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I turned it right back on, which is when I saw the password displayed. I only had it off for a few minutes. I guess I'm going to have to call Hughesnet to see about a router replacement, and if that doesn't fix the problem, I don't know. It costs a pretty penny to have an iPhone, and discouragin

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Carolyn Arnold
That is what makes the Sanford store so good, as compared to the one in Kary. Right about corporate store. If you are wanting to know if a store is corporate, how do you find out? Carolyn Arnold -Original Message- From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] S

RE: Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family

2025-02-19 Thread Carolyn Arnold
And Siri found on the Net for me, that the 128 starts at $599. -Original Message- From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:11 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of t

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Carolyn Arnold
My son said that he turns off his Wi-Fi, because since his two daughters each have a camper on the property, his Internet is packed. We were wondering if my phone cutting out on calls was because of a bad router. So, I tried turning my phone off Wi-Fi, well, I did turn it off, but, then, that fo

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
When dealing with Verizon stores, make sure they are a corporate store and not a retail store. I once went with a client to a Verizon store that was close to where she lived but I had called Verizon and found that she could have a new sim card for her phone at no charge. But, when we went into t

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I never have been told that I have amazing patient - always thought I had calculated patience, LOL. That is invaluable information. I wish I could get the prices you all get, but I live in a rural area. Still, it gives me direction in things to expect and watch out for, because I intend to mak

Re: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Vicky Collins
Just so we can understand why and then maybe help you better, is there a specific reason why you're leaning towards the iPhone 15 Plus? Is it the price, the bigger size, or maybe something else?Vicky CollinsUSASent from my iPhoneOn Feb 19, 2025, at 12:57 PM, Randy Tijerina wrote:this new phone is

Re: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Donna Casteen
Vicky,I'm not Richard, but I want to answer your question. My cellular provider is AT&T. I traded in my iPhone 11 when I got my iPhone 16 Pro. AT&T immediately credited me $350 for my trade in.Donna Richard, do you mind telling us whether your carrier gave you all the money upfront or spread it ov

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Hi Vicky, Yes, if you buy a phone on a monthly payment plan, essentially you are in a contract and the phone is locked to that carrier until it is paid off. Something I will avoid in the future. Richard, USA, "When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step of

Re: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Vicky Collins
Ah yes, I did ask, grin, and thanks much for the explanation. I don't know if I would have been that persistent in the same circumstances, although I would've tried a bit, but I'm just not sure I would've tried that much. Glad you stuck with it though.My sister got her daughter a phone a while back

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
As of today, the rumors have been cleared up. No iPhone SE 4, but rather, an iPhone 16e. Here is a partially cleaned up version of the web site with the link to the original apple press release at the end. PRESS RELEASE February 19, 2025 Apple debuts iPhone 16e: powerful new member of t

RE: Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family

2025-02-19 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Here is a partially cleaned up version of the web site with the link to the original apple press release at the end. PRESS RELEASE February 19, 2025 Apple debuts iPhone 16e: powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family iPhone 16e joins the iPhone 16 lineup, featuring the fast performance o

Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family

2025-02-19 Thread Dennis Long
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Re: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Alan Lemly
Thanks for the saga, Richard. I think this is a perfect example of the best approach when interacting with companies on account issues. The simple fact is that due to our issues regarding accessibility and its effect on our account needs, interacting with lower level reps who are following boilerpl

Re: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread 'Amy ruell' via VIPhone
Hi Richard, and all,You are bringing back memories. I used to have Xfinity as my carrier. It was a nightmare. Had a very similar problem to what you described. Did get it all set after a couple of months with a lot of advocacy, but I ultimately have switched to buying phones directly from Apple. I

RE: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
Hi Vicky, I don't mind telling you my saga if you don't mind reading a somewhat lengthy story. 😊 The short answer is I ended up getting it all at once, but it was not easy. I have Xfinity as my carrier because they have a great deal if you also have their internet, which we do. I called and t

Re: iPhone SE latest rumor

2025-02-19 Thread Vicky Collins
Richard, do you mind telling us whether your carrier gave you all the money upfront or spread it over a long-term period with bill credits each month as most carriers do when you did the trade-in?At the moment, I'm using an iPhone 13 Mini and an iPhone 15 Pro, and I really can't tell any difference

Re: iphone se2020 question

2025-02-19 Thread Vicky Collins
I don't suppose you've done like I and gone to settings/accessibility/VoiceOver and then at the bottom changed the double-tap timeout setting to something other than its default, which I'm thinking is 0.25. I have mine set to 0.5S and it works much better, as I just checked and I do have that probl

RE: Testing, Seeing Which Group is Active

2025-02-19 Thread James Bentley
Good morning, I got you here too. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 7:43 AM To: VIPhone Subject: Testing, Seeing Which Group is Active Just checking to see why I haven't been receiving any messages from either group. Tak

Testing, Seeing Which Group is Active

2025-02-19 Thread Mike B.
Just checking to see why I haven't been receiving any messages from either group. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. -- 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 tha