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Facilitator: Pete

Topics:  Issues with SIRI not recognizing Apple podcast app;  Text messages not showing "Selected" in More; Be My Eyes not ending call to rate call;  Using Apple Pay;  Setting sounds limits in new settings; Can you set up new phone with new number with one Apple ID;  Resetting old IPad with new Apple ID but use same carrier; Using physical or E sims card;  Phone starting in App library;  Trying to recover deleted email; Best way to backup iPhone to transfer to a new phone; Opinions on IPhone 16 Pro Max;  Undo the Charge  Optimization setting on Apple Watch 10;  Will VoiceOver be accessible with setting up new Phone?; Can you take Iphone to the store for someone to transfer to new Phone; Mail not showing new mail;

 MetaView early access, finding seial number;  Will Ray-Bad use Cellular data or a hotspot; Some answer to questions with the Glass aren't always correct; Do photos automatically fade away; Can you delete batch photos.

 iBUG Bytes: Pete: Changes in the Mail layout and Categories with the new 18 IOS update; Changes in summery view;

Facilitator: Greg

Topics: ICloud storage on new phone; Turning off EarPods without case;  Dealing with volume while on zoom; Live imaging through ChatGPT+?  Learning Apple VoiceOver; Using SpeakABoo app;   Email categories list; Drag and drop apps now working; Using Ring doorbell with phone;  Differences with Gmail or phone mail app;  Setting up email acct on Outlook;  Using WIFI private relay;  Checking battery level in lock screen;  Causes for battery heating up; How much charging is too much;  Restarting phone; Turning on chimes;  Facebook not seeing photos;  Posting something to a group on Facebook;  New features with AI: Image Playground.  

iBUG Bytes: Checking Battery settings demo, What might drain it faster. 

Meta Ray-Ban glasses discussion

Facilitator: Brad

 Topics:  How to set a friend to help with Be My Eyes,Using learning gestures with gestures help for different commands; Can you use Uber App to tip drivers;  Is there a way to edit text with a keyboard, ;  How to learn gestures to answer or use other commands with Air pods pro;  Using Capsha? Using Automatic Verification; How to tell the difference between the Ipods pro generations; Using Accessibilities; Using video apps and using audio descriptions and their controls;  Issue with Voice Over status not recognizing the Status bar;  Issue with magnetic silicone magsafe case;  Anyone using Blue Sky app and is it accessible? Can you delete pictures in the MetaView, in;  Is there a tutorial link; How to find a Voice Over assistant  at the apple store

 Ibug Bytes:  Brad: Using the Photo app and to clean, reorder, or declutter photos.

Facilitator: Desi

Topics:  issues regarding gmail Inbox saying no unread emails but then when scrolling down to all mail it says three unread emails and trying to figure out how the inbox can say there's no unread and the "all mailboxes" still says it has three unread,  Check all your inboxes in the mail app,  even your ICloud account, may want to  check email address in Settings; What is Collapse Stacks popping up in messages app, mainly means a Collapsed stacked of notifications, check notifications in settings for options; Moving apps into folder by going into edit, then drag, offer choices, which isn't working, try putting your finger ; Issues with dictation in messages, try using dictation button, try double tapping on edit field, also not hear beep, may just feel the haptic, check silent mode or ring mode, it's a bug; Issues with apple watch sounding staticky when putting it on charger;  Facebook Messages coming doubles, seems to be after the 18.1 update; Where can I go to learn how to pair Air iPod pro 2 to iPhone or other devices, go in Bluetooth settings, with ipods in case and iphone unlocked;  Using a pin for banking apps with iphone 8 with ios 16, does not have the security updating support or backups to ICloud;  Using search field in the Prime Video app, to search for shows or mmovies should be at the top of app;  Issues with Crackling noise on Iphone, while using it, since update, also may be defective;  Where do phone Screenshots go and can you forward one to your own email? How to turn off suggestive and prodictive text, Settings for keyboards;  How to set up a calendars for a reoccurring events on your phone, in settings, can do manually or use SIRI;  Using Dictation and automatically saying the name as it is in your contact list when adding a name in text messages;  How to use record on a call;  How to edit text in a message; When was the last Workshop; Using AI in WhatsApp; How to view an image sent in messages, can tap on it and maybe use a photo app like Seeing AI; 

iBUG Bytes: Using the Password App and using a QR Code for sharing WiFi networks

Topics coming soon.

Topics coming soon.

Facilitator: Brad

Topics:  How to use VoiceOver to copy just the song lyrics, you can use Text Selections in your Rotor to copy and paste; Learn how to use the Amazon App; Café # was #114; What's the # for Accessibility number Amazon Help is 888-283-1678; Info on a memory card called Sandisk, owned by Western Digital; Innosearch.AI on Amazon, free shipping, free 30 day returns, very accessable; How to find the # of Text and Email messages on the home screen, haven't seen # since update to 18, try going to settings, notifications, Messages,  Badges and check if it's on;  How to get Medical ID to show in Lock screen, look in Health App; Making folders for apps, VO not telling where my finger is when moving apps into folders, may help to move slow;  Issue with putting the phone app on the dock;  Trying use SIRI to transfer money in Apple Pay, Can only send what is in there, Can't add to the cash; Setting up Stove with App and trouble finding setup manual in English; Checking email messages on Apple watch crown, keeps showing watch faces, can use Apple what app on phone;  Can't find the end exercise on apple watch, swipe through pages, you can use Siri; Using the iexpand drive, using a lightening flash drive on Iphone with adapter for transferring to PC but won't copy everything;  Issues with using calls coming through headset, answer through Iphone with bluetooth; Debating on switching to a 13 to 16 regular or Pro, AI may be different, camera and Dynamic Island in question; Backing up Icloud storage, doesn't back up everything; which storage is best?  Hearing test on iphone works very well;  Magsafe can charge with battery power bank, which cable charging brick is best; How to select text in edit, copy, and share with share sheet, with the rotor;  Is Paramount Plus accessible with VoiceOver on App.

iBUG Bytes: Brad:  Text effects feature with IOS 18.1, available on IOS 18 compatible Iphones, 6 effects, must have predictive text enable, only on IOS iPhone; would Voice Over read effects; If you tap the text effects before you type, all words will have same effects; 

Facilitator: Maria

Topics:  Issues with predictive text on after I stop typing, using brail input, mostly used in messages, Why it comes up, Doesn't tell if a mistake happens,  how to access auto correct to turn on or off keyboard;  Email a screenshot, document or picture to someone, Multiple ways to send;  In the email app, can you reorder the mailboxes; On a 16 Pro IOS 18.1 email, used to be able to reorder the different mailboxes by dragging and dropping to move them, it not working right now, also Audio ducking;  Which AI apps are people using and with which app, ie, AI Google Gemeni, or Google IOS app; Double tapping on library videos, now can do audio description, ie Pixie Box; Since updating, Unable to put phone app on the dock, moving apps is broken;  How to send a Blind Text to a group that’s directed to an individual;   Using your Planet Fitness app, accessing a friend's history, refer a friend is now at top;  Be My Eyes, inviting a friend or family member to sign up to be in a your group, but also would be available for other calls, you use with FaceTime, Google Duo;  Using another person's phone camera, you need to use WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, calls can be transferred to use the Ray-Ban glasses to be used like Be My Eye's;  Unable to open the App Store; One Drive will be ending on iPhone and IPad; New App for Blind compass using verbal input; Using Bard mobile, books seems to be in the library downloaded twice, one might be for more info;  Using screen curtain, issues with it going on and off constantly, how to turn that off, try turning brightness down;

 iBUG Bytes:  IOS 18.1 new feature, ability to record phone call with transcriptions, which will appear in the Notes folder, in Call recordings, in ICloud app; Can also be used in Facetime or another call app;  The other person gets an automated message saying the call is being recorded, can be accepted or rejected; When would it be used?;  How legal is it? Can vary state to state, Can use transcriptions,

Facilitator: Pete

Topics:  Forwarding an email, Go down to More Options, chose Forward, click in To Field and hit a letter to find the person to send to;   Is there a portable surround sound Bluetooth with the ability to adjust different frequencies; Does the IPhone series and later support Apple Intelligence?;  Doing the hearing test with IOS 18 and turning notifications back on after testing, how to turn focus off or on;  Is there a way to get confirmation when hitting Passcode numbers?;  How to answer a call while on a zoom cal, you can use either Accept or Merge; Trying to answer a call while making a call out, Try swiping to Accept;

 iBUG Bytes: Pete: Send Later feature in IOS 18.  Reasons for wanting to send a message later? Can you use it for sending to a group?

 IToys:  Hardware, Demo using Ray-Bans glasses on phone calls, Facetime, and Zoom, lots of uses

Facilitator: Greg

Topics:  Sleep apnea features with 18, can it be used on iPhone,  it's used conjunction with the Apple watch series 9 or later; Issues with Voice rotor, seems to be having a mind of its own, usually one I have to download, inconsistences while scrolling voices, results seems to not use the actual voice;  Regarding the National Library Service website, issues with filling out the form, no next confirmation after hitting done, on Bard, usually takes a few days; In Facebook Messenger, Where's the inbox?  The inbox is for regular messages;  Reasons why Calls on Messenger don't seem to ring, but will ring on another call;  depending on number of cell bars may determine battery drainage;  The phone switches to the watch you're wearing, When adding a new watch, the speech rate may not change on new one, may need to adjust on the app; Issues with watch will stop talking, maybe do soft reset;  issues with VoiceOver stops talking and freezing; When is it best time to use MagSafe to charge battery; Best way to backup and reset an old IPad; Issues with dictation adding the word No to end of sentence; Siri hearing wrong name to call; Can you stop her?; Anyone use the Vocal Shortcut feature, issues with Microphone in use message, may need to turn off in other apps; Use of Bluetooth keyboard commands for different options; Use of Brail Screen input on iPhone 16, hitting wrong keys, may help to callibrate; Issues with Siri using locations services; Using MetaVeiw; Possible presentation on Rayban; Using ringtones, hearing other sound beside the ringtones,

 iBUG BYTES:  Greg: How to Forward a text message

Facilitator: Pete

Topics:  Any resources available on Brail imput screen Gesters; How to get to ans use your iCloud account? Go to your settings, click on your name, Apple ID; Emojis seems to be hidden on IOS 18, how to find them?; Has anyone had and issues with the news app. reading articles; Issues with sending videos to people who have android phones, might can use RCS,  What is RCS? Rich Communication Services, set in message settings; Issues with using search in To field with keyboard, edit field, may use quicknab and check voiceover focus; What is VoiceOver modifier, and typing modifiers;  Issues with reading open app and then getting to notifications, can user rotor setting; Not able to get audio ducking to work; Using chaging screen Captions, under password and security;  Chang with auto reply to messsege with SIRI, turning auto reply in secirity; Can you Pair multiple watches to your phone; Can you redownload the Watch App; Sending messege to yourself for later; When using SpeakABoo, conflicting using App description and VoiceOver, how to change to just one;  Any new feature in 18 to make taking a picture; how to reset your Ipad and transfer to new one;

 iBUG BYTES:  Chang in Audio Ducking setting; lowers volume levels, settings, can chose on, when using or off;

Facilitator: Maria

Topics:  How to change the voice rate on Apple Watch, can use rotor gesture, Speech rate, there is a rotor on watch;   Issues with using some copy commands and using the 3 or the 4 finger quadruple tap not working consistently, customizing gestures for coping or other commands, may not be able to change previous assigned gestures;  New AI app called SpeakaBoo, it can described objects; WhatsApp, may need to update app security key, if not working on other end; Using when tapping on Apple Watch to check the time saying 9:32 and 10 sec, 9:30 and 40 sec, it can be changed to say secs or turn off seconds; Apple Glasses coming out and might compete with Meta Glasses, Apple Glasses may be more compatible with IPhones; Pages have been updated, they moved the list of files you had and how you get to them;  App kit, it's an Apple app and updates new features, remember about Voice over practice;   Which iPhone is best for bigger fingers and using screen modes and using brail screen reader, able to calibrate the dots, things can be adjusted in the Touch in Accessibility section;   How many Voices can you download? Voices no longer tied to languages, can have as many voices as your phone can hold or as many as you want, easy to delete;  has anyone updated to 18 on iPad? Any issues with the update? Depends on type of iPhone; Any issues with listening to music;  Issues being kicked out different apps locking up and bringing you back to the home screen; Issues with dynamic island; depends on iPhone; Issue with bringing up Notification Center since update; Issues using the Password app, using Reveal to show password; How to turn voiceover on on older iPhone to reset or backup? Pressing the home button 3 times may turn VoiceOver on;

Facilitator: Desi

Topics:  what's new with the update IOS 18;  Changes in Calender reminder app;  Now can have 3 levels of audio ducking, can turn it completely off to no audio ducking at all,  Always on or just when Voice over is on;   Anyone used Astound app for a cable provider, ie, Tibo;  Anyone use the Walkie-Talkie on the Apple Watch?  It's Apple Watch to Apple Watch;   Can be used both inside the house and outside your house;  The update changed Pages, moves the files down on page;  Brail Display may be effected;   Some users experience no problems with update;  Some having trouble getting out of FaceTime app;  Changes in Dictation;  Moving Apps from App library;   What's the best case for IPhone 16 Pro for chest mount; After installing update Messege in Setting about managing settings like setting up;  CarPlay, AirPlay;  Dragging and dropping apps into different app folders; Do all IPhone 16s have Lihdar?   Lidar sensors have appeared only in IPhone Pro models with certain apps;   Hearing a click while searchings in Settings;  Trouble with being stuck in App Library;  What is Dynamic Island?  A secondary display that appears at the top of the iPhone's screen to show alerts and active tasks;  IOS 18 will allow a sighted friend remote access and help resolve issues on FaceTime on iPhone;  Toggle Live Regions and Announcements in Roter; Is adding new Tracks in Memos only on IPhone IOS 18; Using Send Later for Email messeges; Changing Rotor voices and Languages; When and how should you shut down your IPad, can do it with SIRI or holding side buttons;

 iBUG Bytes:  Desi:   Changes in Settings with update to IOS 18; Changes in the way your Apps are listed under a button called Apps at the bottom of Settings;   Changes in searching the Apps in Settings

Facilitator:   Brad

Topics:  Did anyone get any new iPhone or any IOS devices, issue with new iPad Air with SIRI not going off when turning the iPad off,  SIRI is a virtual assistance either with pressing the Home button or with your voice, it will stay active unless phone is turned off,  and Voice Over is a screen reader and is used to interact with your IPhone; Issues with finding a text massages starting to come through iPad; The updated IOS 18 appears to show old messages coming back; issues with updating to IOS 18 on iPhones and iPads; issues with automatic updates effecting files;  Issues with updating and making folders for apps;  Turning tips on or off; Using Apple Music or Apple Podcasts, which plan is the better one, which plan offers no ads;  2022 Logitech keyboard, having issues with changing language on iphone with external keyboard, can change keyboards on bottom lower left of iPhone;  Which Iphone 16 would you recommend for better screen input and better signal?

iBUG Bytes:  Shortcuts used to get to the top of your email or text messages or any app using your finger Gestures. Using the shortcut: place finger in the status bar strip, the strip is located on the top of every screen.

Itoys:  Demo by Brad: IOS Airpods,  different generations, added features, for each. Call controls. pros and cons;   What is Audio Spatial? Software dependent, must be enabled, When you're listening to something on an IOS device, depends on what content you're listening to, sound will shift from the direction where you are listening from in the room, no Spacial Audio for YouTube.

Facilitator:  Greg

Topics:  How is the IOS update working? Some trouble using certain apps maybe;  IOS 18 does have a voiceover tutorial; iBUG Café 112, on September 8, features an IOS tutorial mostly for beginners; Apple IPad using IOS update on older models may not support IOS 18;  Notes app not capitalizing first letter in sentences while using dictation, check your Verbocity settings, there's options in settings;   SIRI not reading all text messages issues;   Trouble saving and then finding downloaded files from messeges;   How to delete multiple email messages in different folders;  Calls still coming through with different Focus settings options are on; Can IPads 6th generation have viruses? Check security software in general or your rotor;  Old emails seems to jump up to the top of inbox in email apps, Options for follow ups;  If deleting mail in different boxes. Ie, Important, will it delete in main inbox;  Time not updating on flights on Iphones, may be a gps issue;  Dictation issues after getting distracted, still picking up words when returning to messages;  Setting up your own voice for voiceover or Siri; Whether or not to answer unknown phone number, never say any affirmative words hello, yes, no, or say nothing;  Getting echo or feedback while on phone calls, facetime or zoom calls and how or if you can fix it, maybe due to being around the same frequencies; 

iBUG Bytes:  Voice cloning demo: Greg;  enhancing voice security, Locking IPhone; Protecting phone, Number locking, Preventing Phone hacking;

Facilitator:   Brad

Demo Presentation: Sree:  Apple Glow Event with new IOS Products debut; IPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16 Plus, comes with Apple AI, Action button, each have different features; Different versions of Apple Watches with many different features on each, different colors, New apps for each watch, Watches will be available September 20th; Several different versions of the AirPods, started with AirPad 4, with or without noise cancelation; Airpod Max, different colors, AirPod Pro, helps with hearing issues, hearing test features,  Discussion of the different features of new Apple products.

iBUG Bytes: Demo, Brad, Using Do Not Disturb; When to use or not use, How to turn it on and off, Can use Siri or use other controls that can help manage when you turn "Do not Disturb" off in advance;  You can use gestures, Go to the Control Center, Put finger on the status bar, 3 finger swipe up from the bottom, Focus, Action Available, swipe up twice, Activate, choose time to automatically turn on or turn off either for different people or places, ie, Geosensing,

Topics: IpadAir have Siri, Yes; Last Café with demo on Siri; Sending Voice Memos; How IPhone interact/interfere, may interact with pacemakers; IPhone Storage, data; Settings for picture descriptions in voiceover for different apps;  iMessages not syncing; the difference between latest 3 Iphones;

Facilitator: Maria

Topics:  Phone stuck in reset mode with Apple ID and Password, Can't long in;   Using the Find my Object feature with Seeing AI;  How to invoke speaking while using Live View in the Ring App, using the settings and notifications;  What are Apple Watches used for, Tracking exercise, heart rate, answering phone or text, even falls,  receive notifications same as phone;  Apple Glow event for the new IPhone debut and more, check Local Listings for September 9, at 10 Pacific;  Apple moving to  Be My Eyes, Jonathan Mosen closing down after the Apple event but adding new adventure ahead;

IBUG Bytes: Demo by Maria;  Using the Background sounds feature seems to help with Tinnitus in Accessibility, Control center; Background Sounds On/Off settings, Set sound volume and other sound settings.

How to find attachment in an email, Using your rotary as buttons, rotor phone control, or swipe to the bottom of the email;  How to use AI or Be my Seeing eye app to describe a photo in a text, must install apps;  SIRI not playing CNN NEWs channel, Might try saying play CNN NEWs instead of play CNN NEWS;  Should phone be plugged to get updates or go to settings, general, update, may to delete some stuff in storage if it won't update manually;  Waiting for IOS 18 coming out soon; Can wait to update;   Anything new coming in Accessability? Look for Podcast about the Accessability feature.

Faciliator: Pete

Topics: Missing the ring while on Facebook app;  No text messages while in Bard;  Overcast streaming; Hanging up a call on your watch;    Setting different sounds for different alarms on phone;  Charger card with USBC to USBA, USBA to USBC, Anchor;  Putting callers on hold and going back to other caller;  Checking ear pods case battery health;   Checking Apple care trial contract expiration;  Custom tones for text in setting notifications;   ChatPDT issues, chat box;  Sending messages with Ray-Band Smart glasses;  Using Be My AI not able to learning familiar faces, Seeing MyAI will;  Kindle app stops reading or disappears;  Ipad keeps jumping offline; 

IBytes: Demo from Pete Lane, Voice over Gestures review, Seen in Penara Bread.

Itoys: Ray-Ban Glasses, Bay Glasses, Meta-View Glasses, Meta-View App; PiccyBot, Rayban Meta-Verse - with Whatsapp, How to listen with Glasses, Slightly weather resistant? More uses for the glasses

Facilitators Greg and Sandhya

Topics:  Experience with Otter App;  Demo on Rumba Vacuume; Pairing  your printer to phone;  Finding my Apple Watch;  Overcast App;  Healow App;  Metta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses;  Searching Text Messages;  Custom Message Replies;  Frequent App updates on Phones;  15 Pro Dictation issue; Audio Ducking

IBUG Bytes:  Navigating through long lists or larges documents; Section Index and/or Alpha Characters; Scroll Bars.

Multiple Info for 1 Contact;  More on Find My, Pinging items;  Zombie Accounts, What to do with Old Apps;   Interacting with Multiple Home Pod issues;   Number Lock on your Phone;  Reddit Forum App VS Dystopia App;  NFB News Line, Houston Chronical App Issues;  Using Facetime;

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: Recommendations for to do list app reminders notes, personal list, Things app; new user of 14 Pro Max, no more home button; tips for improving dictation; using the dictation button to start dictation instead of magic tap; turning off auto punctuation; turn off smart punctuation; automatic switch from speaker to ear piece; listen to page in Safari; using Siri for navigation; put address for doctor in contact; update cause location to be turned off; turn on location services; Reader view in Safari for specific websites; Apple Maps versus Voice Vista or Google Maps; spoken walking directions in Apple Maps; Good Maps Outdoor; Sound Scape Community; setting up new iPhone importing passwords, some apps did not transfer data; ?; private browsing and VPN; price for VPN depends on number of devices and amount data.

iBUG Bytes - searching for an e-mail; turn off auto forwarding; two-finger downward swipe, causes VoiceOver to repeat; does block sender in Mail app work?; Sound Scape Community and other navigation apps; how to cancel Gmail account; turn off auto forward in AOL account to stop forwarding to Gmail account; setting up Home Pod in Home app; hand off with Home Pod; Voice Dream Reader stops reading; does using VoiceOver shorten iPhone battery life; wifi issues on iPad.

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics: Expand speaking bar part of spoken content for low vision users, conflicts with VoiceOver; deleting a contact; blocking spam text messages; USB-C mic SamSon Q2U, Audio Technica 2100XSure Mini; iOS 17.6 cause VoiceOver to lose focus; using Siri to get same information as 411; volume on Youtube video goes down; updates to VoiceDream Reader; subscription for Voice Dream Reader; VoiceOver shutting off when placed on table; accidentally trigger VoiceOver shortcut or back tap gesture; file sent in text message saves to download folder; new Siri features based on Apple Intelligence available on all iOS 16; Zip drive, thumb drive etc; iBUG Bytes - audio ducking; Dropbox app versus Dropbox website; lock rotation on iPad; searching for a prior iBUG Buzz episode; Brilliance puzzle game; deleting thousands of e-mails at once; phishing scams.

Facilitators: Desi & Sandhya:

Be My Eyes opt out provision; show more and hide in messages app; speaking to person at door on Ring Doorbell app; pairing Shook headphones;  copying a text message and  paste into e-mail message; scam notification that iPhone battery needs to be replaced; Apple Vis shutting down; Instant Heart Rate on iPhone; iOS 17.6 bug fixes; accessible thermostats, Net Infinity;  sharing an M4A file with Android user;

iBUG Bytes - naming  your  iPhone or iPad; can add room locations for Home Pod and Apple TV; pairing Air Tags; iOS 18 beta has undo and redo for reminders; process for becoming a beta tester; two iPhone with a single number; answering incoming call on another device; watching the Olympics with audio description; changing timing of medication reminder in Health app; taking notes while on a call; changing Apple ID or restore to factory settings.

Facilitators: Pete & Sandhya

Topics: Viewing the Today screen; VO Starter app; deleting app from Home Screen; off loading unused apps; whether to run iOS 18 beta; Be My Ai added a button, now able to read checks with handwriting ; uploading checks to bank; techniques for taking photo of check; technical help at access@zoom.us; do we need extra virus software to protect iPhone; bluetooth device to measure blood pressure; delete and report as spam; reactions to text messages not showing; changing default action of rotor; setting in Zoom to display length of call;

iBUG Bytes - recording an iBUG Bytes segment in 6 steps; sharing your contact information; iToys segment - Beats Pill speaker; selecting text; whether to buy 15 Pro or any model of iPhone 16; all iPhone 16 models support AI; merging Safari data on iPad; preparing to transfer information from old iPhone to new iPhone; automatic back up feature does not always work.

Facilitators: Desi & Sandhya

Topics: Transition from iPhone 8 to iPhone 14; discrepancy between actual time and time in notification; Using scrub gesture; audio ducking; speech turning off randomly; how to clear tabs in Safari or clear browser history; closing tabs automatically after amount of time.

iBUG Bytes - shake to undo; Mag Safe charging not work with Apple Watch; shake to undo will undo, and shake again will redo; discussion of Glide robot navigation assistant in early stages; Aira may come to Ray Ban smart glasses; Camel Camel app for monitoring prices during Amazon Prime Day; Air Tags alert when battery is low; how to improve sound and minimize background noise; voice isolation while on a call; using wired headphone temporarily instead of hearing aids; using Siri to start video; starting video by holding down volume button; updating trusted phone number in iCloud account.

Facilitators: Greg & Sandhya

Topics: Sound Scape Community for navigation; leaving a What'sApp group; toggling screen recognition on or off; navigating Hoopla app, reading apps vary; deleting multiple calls from call history; changing photograph in Apple ID; mag safe charging; Apple mag safe charger; monitoring AFIB on Apple Watch; Alexa notifications appearing on iPhone inconsistently; labels for iPhone in contacts changed, no longer labeled correctly as "Home" or "office".

iBUG Bytes - notification style; notification come through on iPhone speaker not earbuds; Nighttime app for detecting night time; logging in to the My Chart app; checking existing passwords; add password to existing list of passwords; choosing your own password as opposed to one generated for you; using fingerprint id; Be My Ai giving fashion suggestions; resetting Hey Siri; becoming a beta tester; Birthday Alarm app for sending e-cards; USB-A to USB-C dongle; using Apple certified products.

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: Forwarding text message; watercock on Apple Watch; Tube app; audio description on Peacock, need sighted help to turn it on; Apple Watch accidentally in water; JPEG image with Be My Eyes or Seeing AI; screen recognition when filling out a form; e-mail message moved to Important; 11 Labs app; current state of a toggle; no VoiceOver for stickers in Messenger app; Air Pods losing connection; undo in rotor to restore e-mail message; focus in control center; haptic time on Apple Watch; personal contact card;

iBUG Bytes - searching for the iBUG Buzz podcast in the native podcast app; temporarily lost access to BARD account; Siri Shortcuts for BARD; Libby app at local library; Book Share Reader app; listening to notifications on X; unable to read notifications on Lock Screen; moving folders in native mail app; Using Find My app to find a family member's iPhone.

Facilitators: Pete & Sandhya:

Topics: Reading attachment in Word; using Hoopla reading app; Bose earbud exposed to fluid; Sharing link to video; change Face ID to remove attention aware; dictating caps lock command; sizing Apple Watch bands; BARD explained; Caring Bridge website accessibility; remove email message in junk move to inbox; dismissing notifications; Siri to read unread messages

iBUG Bytes - sounds and haptics settings; Braille settings on iPhone; restoring shutter sound when taking a picture; activating Face ID when unlocking iPhone and swiping up from bottom;

iToys segment - After Shokz Open Fit; accidentally answering the iPhone; magic tap to answer the iPhone; suspected scam alert; Piccy Bot AI app.

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya:

Topics: Saving a contact card; taking picture with side buttons; identifying an object; adding zoom link to Home Screen; deleting a text thread; Oko Pilot available in Canada on July 1, 2024; trouble finding account in App Store app; filters in text message; Designate one card as default in wallet; iPhone heating up; Dynamic Island; cannot use Siri to describe a photograph; half sheet and full sheet overlay in certain apps; reachability; iPhone heating up when listening to BARD; adding storage in iCloud, 5 gb free, 50 gb for $.99 per month; Dynamic Island; Siri cannot describe photographs; cannot delete multiple apps at one time;

BUG Bytes - toggle feature in Mail app; exiting the participants list in Zoom; toggle filters are available in other mail apps; Picture in Picture in Zoom app; accuracy of description with Meta glasses; picture-in-picture; connecting ring doorbell camera to solar panel.

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya:

Topics: Apple event - World-Wide Developers Conference - panel discussion

BUG Bytes- organ designation in health app; first responder can see medical id; iPhone 10R and later will support iOS 18; becoming a beta tester; OCR app for page orientation; bone conduction headphones; key pad not visible; call in progress in status bar; multiple addresses in a contact;

Facilitators: Desi & Sandhya
Topics: Assistive touch; multiple addresses in elm; moving item from trash to inbox; locating attachment in e-mail; guided access; Google search instead of Siri search; Air Pods 3; use Siri to answer and hang up; Apple Pay in text messages; image description; turn off screen recognition; Apple Pay in iMessages app; identifying unlabeled buttons; using screenshot and analyze with Be My AI; change focus from screen recognition is rotor; iBUG Bytes - pinning a note; sharing a photograph to Be My AI; when to open an app in Safari; using the Notes app; Any List app; reporting problems with app; sending email to Appleaccessibility.com; using Ring Doorbell app; Amazon Prime and Grub Hub.

Facilitators: Pete & Sandhya
Topics:

• Hang up feature with Siri;

• Dynamic island cannot be turned off

• Low battery mode toggle

• Battery widget is full; sorting contacts

• Attachments in e-mail

• Play sound in Find My app

• Getting description of pictures in a message

• New editing features in edit text field

iBUG Bytes - recovering deleted text message or conversation; deleting an e-mail; using Siri to do a web search; Siri to play a podcast;

iToys segment - new iPads; silencing unknown callers; stop voice mail transcription;VoiceOver losing focus in Bard; favorites in Safari

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya:

Topics:

• Numbering convention for iOS versions;

• Rainbird app not accessible;

• Air Pods Pro not staying paired;

• Screen curtain does not affect camera on Zoom;

• personalizing spacial audio;

• Perplexity app with Chat GPT;

• splitters and dongles; sending a group text

• iBUG Bytes - notifications about government alerts;

• notifications in native weather app;

• Weatherology app;

• Weather Gods app;

• predictions for Siri to get major upgrade;

• Siri stops during dictation;

• improvements coming to Be My AI; can have verbal conversation with Chat GPT;

• Facilitators:   Brad & Sandhya
  Topics:
  Recommendation for headphones;

• Strange dictation errors like duplication;

• Turn off automatic updates if do not want to update to latest iOS 17.5;

• Speaking bar; call carrier to have different name  on same account;

• Voice Dream Reader bug, need to close out first;

• iOS 17.5 new game quartiles;

• Blue tooth behaving inconsistently re. Pairing; 

• Ibug Today on Instagram; 

• Apple Vis website;

• Delay in notification of missed call, not in recent call history;

• Take focus off Clock, or will speak the time;

  iBUT Bytes - send text message as SMS or MMS  ensure receipt;

• Blue bubbles versus green bubbles;

• Sending music in text message; E

• Entering credit card on website, customize is an option; 

• Using auto fill;

• Review Of new features in iOS 17.5 including repair mode;

• Some headphones do not have microphones, so cannot activate Siri from headphones;

• Different methods for organizing wires;

• Velcro, magnetic clips etc.; magnetic zip ties;

• Repairing an Apple Watch;

• Waterlogged feature on Apple Watch.

Facilitators: Greg & Sandhya:

Topics:

• Image description;

• Searching on Safari, video adds;

• Restoring purchased ring tone;

• AI app called Pi;

• Black Ink - crossword app;

• Purchased ringtone showing up in music;

• Action button on 15 Pro, toggling between silent and ring mode;

• Wordle ;

• VoiceOver losing focus when reading e-mail;

• Attaching a file to e-mail;

• Supersense app updated with AI; Changing items share sheet;

• Lidar available on pro models;

• iBUG Bytes - quick settings;

• Voice Mail suddenly active;

• Using maps feature in Find My App to track person;

• No notification of incoming caller information on iPhone speaker, only on Air Pods;

• Announce call settings;

• Texting multiple photographs;

• Does turning off Find My app nullify Apple Care Plus service?;

• Rayban Meta Smart Glasses;

• Cancelling ?

Facilitators:  PETE & Sandhya
Topics:

• Hard reset of iPhone;

• Entering  credit card  IN MY  Chart app;

• Downloading apps from App Store

• Saving website to home screen;

• ADDING MAILBOX;

• ADDING DROPBOX ON NEW IPHONE;

• Multiple  iPhones does not  MEAN MULTIPLE phone NUMBERS;

• VOICEOVER VOLUME  IS INAUDIBLE;

• Detailed  voice guidance in Google Maps;

• FILES APP OR DROPBOX; CHOOSING A WeB BROWSER;

• Saving bookmarks in Safari;

• iBUG Bytes - text replacement;

• Long nails impeded proper swiping;

• Smart phone stylus; smart gloves;

• Removing payment methods in Door Dash;

• Confirming with side button;

• Using Apple Pay for all payments;

• Screen recognition;

• Direct touch in Blindfold Games;

• Eye Notes app for reading money;

• Too many items in the rotor?;

• Ring Door Bell and stick cameras improved accessability; 

• My Chart app very accessible; subscriptions for Uber Eats.

Facilitators: MARIE &  Sandhya

Topics:

• unmuting a thread; VoiceOver changing speed when in status bar; Apple Watch rings when working out; removing exercise complications from Apple Watch; off  loading apps feature;   sheet grabber; setting; audio description on iPhone; using Siri to create a calendar event, let Siri ask for more information; liftable images in camera app; Be My AI and family members; IBUG BYTES - changing VoiceOver voices;  deleting multiple apps at once, is it possible; reviewing apps. In App Library; adding items to the rotor; swiping to a link  in X; remove volume from rotor; navigating to link with rotor; changing rate and pitch while sampling voices; iToys segment - Otter Box Herbie; on iPad, some contacts have names and others have numbers; iPad with split screen, numbers on main keyboard; containers on iPad.

Facilitators: Greg & Brad

Topics: 

• Activating VoiceOver with Siri; moving app to a new Home Screen; clicking on link in X app; turning off Hey Siri feature; paring iPhone with e-Reader Zoom Ax; using Siri to do Google search; changing pause time when dictating with Siri; Hey Siri to hang up; navigating e-mail thread;  tagging on Facebook; closing an app; unpairing an Apple Watch; disabling answering calls on other devices; iBUG Bytes - reviewing recent call history;  MLB  app and notifications on Apple Watch; notification of unread messages; deleting birthday from contact; flicking up on e-mail message does not delete it; changing actions in rotor; KNFB Reader became One Step Reader; searching for title in Dolphin Easy Reader.

Facilitators: Brad  & Sandhya

Topics:  Sharing a calendar; list of VoiceOver gestures; continuous reading on Safari webpage; Listening to different voices; toggle in Mail app, shows unread message; four-finger single top to go to top; vertical scroll bar;

iBUG Bytes - change    rotter with item feature turned off; moving item from App Library;  navigating by containers on iPad; depositing check with Bank of America app; organizing items on rotter;  using Seeing AI to get orientation of check; changing font for printing a note; viewing statements in Discover Card app;  

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics:  Pairing bluetooth keyboard; quick setting with two-finger quadruple tap; stop notifications on Lock Screen;  VO Starter app - stuck in loop; turning off safe driving mode in Zoom; Hadley Helps resource; Screen Reader app - for learning VoiceOver; using side button to confirm purchases; VoiceOver versus Voice control; recommendations for apps to read e-pub format - books app; Zanagram app; 

iBUG Bytes - navigating text fields when sending an e-mail;  location services for photos.

Facilitators: Pete & Sandhya

Topics: Home button versus no home button; using Siri to read message, one at a time;  using Siri for dictation, better with headphones; say thank you to Siri  will stop Siri; Voice isolation for conversation on iPhone; Screen Reader app used for learning VoiceOver; deleting a favorite from Safari; AI app for second brain called Your PDF;  reference to iBUG presentation at HAVIN Expo on March 23, 2024; Voice Dream Reader prompted for annual fee even if already purchased; iBUG Bytes - listen to page in Safari; I Toys segment - - Vision Pro - Sree; activating link in text message; listening to Bard on Lock Screen; digital signatures using Docs Sign app; importing contacts from G-mail;  

Facilitators:  Greg & Sandhya

Topics:

• Starting to learn VoiceOver gestures

• Bug as to notification badges inaccurate; 

• App for reading printed music; 

• Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, specialized help through the Be My Eyes app;

• Travel Stories - for navigating app for gardens;

• Navigating airport with Aira; 

• Using FaceTime to navigate the airport;  recommendation for lanyard for using iPhone handsfree;

• Trouble logging into new Facebook account;

• MGM Plus app; Peacock app, audio description feature not labeled;

• Taptic time on Apple Watch not consistent; turning off audio description;

• Using Siri to find app in App Store; double tap time out setting;

• iBUG Bytes - standard typing versus touch typing; turn off slide to type and predictive typing; chosen method for typing applies to password entry;

• Speaking bar for sighted users;

• Two-finger single tap not muting speech; replying to an e-mail list;

• VoiceOver losing focus in text field of e-mail in iOS 17.4;

• Work number appears before home  number in contacts;

• Dictating in Spanish; installing Zoom on iPad.

iBUG Buzz #624 March 11, 2024

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: 

• New features in iOS 17.4;

• Lazarillo inaccurate;

• Sound Scape a good alternative, Blind Square - paid app;

• New York Times game - Connections;

• website NFC tags;

• using Microsoft Word on iPhone;

• downloading paid sheet music PDF;

• downloading e-pub book;

• setting recurring event in calendar app; 

• disabling spoken content;

• book marking a website;

• after iOS 17.4 different VoiceOver voice in status bar only;

• iBUG Byte - muting alerts in text thread; 

• deleting drafts from a mail box;

• using screen recording to prepare demo;

• Speech Central app;

• strange voice when updating Apple Watch;

• distinguishing between”to” field and “subject” field when sending an e-mail;

• YouTube follow-up questions and answers;

• deleted e-mail kept coming back;

• auto-detect language;

• Deepl - translation app;

• headphones with connections to multiple devices;

• using a hash tag to search in Youtube;

iBUG Buzz #623 March 4, 2024

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics:

• How to use iPhone without home button;

• viewing an image with Ask Annie;

• rewinding to beginning in Voice Dream Reader; 

• VoiceOver is not audible to the person you are talking with;

• using Siri with Find My feature;

• reading post on Facebook, Siri interrupts VoiceOver;

• getting confirmation that a ride was sent in Uber;

• Go Go Grandparent service;

• iBUG Bytes - creating a new mail box in Mail app;

• recommendation for marking door - Voice Vista replace Sound Scape, NaviLens, Blind Square, Sound Scape Community, and Sound Scape;

• reviewing notifications on Lock Screen;

• finding links in Youtube app;

• accessability of Co-Pilot for iOS;

• posting a comment in Facebook.

iBUG Buzz #622 February 26, 2024

Facilitators: Marie & Sandhya

Topics:

• Advanced gestures on iPhone;

• VoiceOver speech rate in rotor;

• Pebbles Keyboard by Logitech;

• notification of call, banner versus full screen view;

• shattered screen on Apple Watch;

• dictating locations for Uber;

• finding a bookmark in Safari; 

• navigating within book on Bard;

• VoiceOver not responsive for gestures;

• changing sensitivity of VoiceOver;

• turning off screen recognition, image recognition or text recognition;  

• iBUG Bytes - settings for iPhone storage; 

• buying iCloud storage;

• AirPods showing up on another person’s iPhone;

• I Toys segment - accessible battery charger from AT Guys;

• specifying contact to call using Siri;

• unsending a message in What’s App;

• Zoom app opening in Safari; 

• saving iBUG Zoom link in a contact;

• Zoom calls appearing in recent call history;

• signing automatically in Zoom without asking about wifi or cellular connection;

• contacts not appearing on iPad;

• reactivating Hey Siri;  

iBUG Buzz #621 February 19, 2024

Facilitators: Greg & Sandhya

Topics:

• Section index 

• VoiceOver losing focus when reading text message;

• free streaming services offered on T-Mobile;

• using headphones when dictating helps with Siri;

• bluetooth keyboard for iPad;

• call waiting on Zoom call;

• items in rotor vary with app; 

• managing storage on iPhone; 

• 5 gb of free iCloud storage;

• characters changing place due to different keyboard layouts; 

• VDScan app instability;

• scanner apps consume battery life;

• if iPhone gets wet, do not put in rice, just let it air dry; 

• recommendations for lanyards;

• direct touch;

• iBUG Bytes - updating apps in the App Store; 

• finding show notes on YouTube video;

• bluetooth keyboard with dongle;

• Face ID not working consistently;

• recommendation for replacement for Blindfold Words from Words;

• Chimes app, similar to Ships Bells.

iBUG Buzz #620 February 12, 2024

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: 

• New features in iOS 17.3;

• how to leave a text group; 

• use of Mastodon depends on the app you use;

• answering What’s App call; 

• effect of replying stop in text message; 

• new block feature;

• creating subfolder in mail box;

• moving message to specific mailbox;

• choosing keyboard layout;

• answering second call on After Shokz;

• unmuting on Zoom, find OK button;

• finding brand of headset;

• commands for Air Pods; 

• entering Zoom room that is being recorded, finding the OK button;

• making sure Siri activated, check volume;

• ask Siri to speak louder;

• iBUG Bytes - stolen device protection;

• Voiceover and FaceTime sometimes not working;

• Beats Studio Pro headphones;

• two-factor authentication;

• new sound when swiping through posts on Facebook;

• not getting notification of messages in some apps;

• rotor action on Apple Watch SE;

• changing Wifi speed;

• translation app;

• iPhone would not charge above 40%;

• Super Bowl commercial about blind person taking pictures with Google device;

• photo descriptions on Instagram.

iBUG Buzz #619 February 5, 2024

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics:

• Sharing a calendar event;

• work around for Siri stopping during dictation;

• forwarding a text message; 

• forwarding an audio message;

• recording a memo on Apple Watch while on iPhone;

• headphones not pairing initially; 

• Using My Chart app;

• feature of retrieving verification code from text message is not app specific; 

• VoiceOver announcing number of unread e-mail messages;

• not receiving notification of new e-mail;

• criteria for Apple ID password;

• certain tickets are not going to Apple wallet;

• adding e-mail addresses to a distribution list;

• iBUG Bytes - activating reader view on website;

• finding folders in Files app;

• stickers in iMessages;

• recommendations for accessible word games;

• earbud from Anker not charging evenly;

• the Discover app;

• One Step Reader has not been updated for over a year; 

• Acrobat Reader for reading PDF’s.

iBUG Buzz #618 January 29, 2024

Facilitators: Pete & Sandhya

Topics:

• Apple Watch asking for Sign in with Apple ID; 

• using Word on iPad;

• two-finger swipe down gently;

• accepting iCloud terms and conditions;

• haptic feedback on Apple Watch;

• Siri follow-up;

• blocked messages in voice mail;

• VoiceOver and Siri speaking simultaneously on Apple Watch;

• dictating different fields when sending e-mail;

• work around for Siri and dictation, change it to type to Siri;

• using Air Tag to find garbage can;

• unknown callers blocked;

• VoiceOver stops randomly while using Air Pods; 

• e-mail not syncing between two iPhones;

• updating firmware for Air Pods;

• iBUG Bytes - turning on and off; 

• iPhone;

• Journal app;

• changing Apple ID password;

• VoiceOver locked up, plugged in iPhone to revive it;

• recommendation for remote control with one hand - Rivo;

• setting for automatically sending a text message;

• hard reset;

• finding Junk folder in iCloud;

• reviewing video message in What’s App;

• linking bank account to Apple Pay.

iBUG Buzz #617 January 22, 2024

Facilitators: Marie & Sandhya

Topics:

• Pairing Zoom Ax e-reader with iPhone;

• not finding dock on iPad with keyboard;

• checking iPhone storage;

• new features in iOS 17.3;

• periodically make sure backspin iCloud;

• SCAN QR CODE FROM TV;

• accessability shortcut to turn on VoiceOver;

• moving apps on Home Screen;

• notifications depends on whether from Lock Screen or not;

• iOS 17 may have fixed Siri cutting off randomly;

• false misspelled words with keyboard;

• iBUG Bytes - creating a customized text tone;

• iToys segment - sharing an AirTag - Sree;

• certain complications not working on Apple Watch;

• changing default spelling for dictation;

• silencing ticking indicating website loading;

• referring to list in Notes; 

• changing name of iPhone under settings, general, about;

• four-finger single tap;

• free features in Apple Music

iBUG Buzz #616 January 15, 2024

Facilitators: Greg & Sandhya

Topics:

• touch and explore, figuring out where you are in VoiceOver;

• charging the Anker battery charger;

• setting caps lock key as modifier;

• quick nav; 

• turning off Hey Siri;

• sound recognition for hearing impaired;

• distinguishing between cords;

• updating Apple Vis password;

• finding your iPhone after you fall; 

• customizing text tone for a person;

• testing wi-fi speed;

• BUG Siri voice changes randomly;

• not receiving notification of text messages; 

• iBUG Bytes - multi-tasking on the iPhone e.g., making a call and accessing the notes app;

• new way to change watch bands;

• navigating iPhone with retainer device in mouth;

• VoiceOver starts to read code or adds while reading a long article;

• asking Siri to read a page;

• audio ducking conversation with AirPods 2;

• trouble using Siri to call a contact;

• resetting Siri;

• issue dictating an e-mail with two-finger magic tap;

• viewing playback controls in native Podcast app.

iBUG Buzz #615 January 8, 2024

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics:

• one device controlling another;

• listening to audio message; 

• changing voice in detection mode;

• MOVING E-MAIL TO TRASH;

• gestures for unlocking iPhone and reaching app switcher;

• Fitbit;

• Zoom, no more “got it” button, now it is OK;

• notifications of attachments in Nextdoor app;

• unable to see who is speaking in Zoom;

• turning off notifications on one device while working on another;

• view speakers in Zoom;

• Safari blocking trackers;

• deleting folders in e-mail; 

• iBUG Bytes - Siri follow-up feature;

• Hang up feature with Siri;

• Siri to answer a call;

• putting tickets into Apple Wallet;

• saving e-mail with ticket in a threaded notification mailbox;

• auto captcha;

• adding printer to iPad;

• personalized ring tones;

• correcting misspelled words;

• editing text;

• automatic verification of Captcha may not work on all websites.

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iBUG Buzz #614 December 18, 2023

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: 

• Alternative to Voice Memos, is Just Press Record; 

• Volume dropping suddenly when listening to music;

• Audio ducking explained;

• Automatic backup to iCloud not working;

• iPhone XR supports 17.2;

• Powering down the iPhone - holding down power button or asking Siri;

• Soft reboot versus hard reboot;

• Nested folders on Home Screen;

• Scam involving text message offering to clear out malware;

• Norton Antivirus software;

• Unlocking iPad;

• Pairing bluetooth speaker;

• Getting a list of widgets;

• Changing typing mode on Apple Watch;

• Navigating to the end of a long email with bluetooth keyboard;

• iBUG Bytes - changing default notifications tone only in iOS 17;

• Original sound in Zoom on iPhone;

• Music recognition;

• Siri works better if wait a few seconds before starting to ask a question.

iBUG Buzz #613 December 11, 2023

Facilitators: Greg & Sandhya

Topics:

• Update to WatchOS, changing watch faces;

• Images from Messages app identify with Seeing AI;

• Journaling in latest update;

• New pencil with old iPad; 

• Updating Apple Watch to change default notification sounds;

• Dynamic island;

• Adjusting media timeline;

• Follow up questions in Seeing AI;

• Archive.org - free books and movies, in public domain;

• Overdrive became Libby;

• Selecting password, three-finger quadruple tap; 

• Programming back tap;

• iBUG Bytes - keyboard layouts; 

• VO Starter app;

• Unsending a text message; 

• Turning off Center Stage in a Zoom meeting;

• Navigating channels in Seeing AI;

• ESR for Air Pods, case;

• Apps for reading numbers in text;

• Two-finger scrub gesture;

• Using Happy VD Scan for reading credit card numbers, more secure;

• Sharing wifi password;

• Name drop feature;

• Contacting Uber driver.

iBUG Buzz #612 December 4, 2023

Facilitators:  Pete & Sandhya

iBUG Buzz #611 November 27, 2023

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Siri not responding;

• Moving spam to junk mail box; 

• Deleting multiple deleted messages;

• Retrieving message from archive folder; 

• Setting up new iPhone;

• Accessing project Gutenberg books;

• Turning off standby mode;

• Audio message in iMessage app;

• Siri not adding events to calendar in iOS 17.1.1;

• VoiceOver not working with Discord;

• Activating actions button in iPhone 15;

• iBUG Bytes - predictive typing;

• iToys segment - Herbie, iPhone 15;

• Name Drop security issues, hype or reality?;

• Turning off follow up questions from Siri;

• Description of Apple Watch;

• Sound curtain;

• Edifier Neo Buds

iBUG Buzz #610 November 20, 2023

Facilitators: Greg & Sandhya

Topics:

• Hiding apps in messages app;

• Dictation with Siri;

• Alarms going off on Apple Watch;

• Temperature complication on Apple Watch, only says cloudy;

• Cannot select power on Apple Watch;

• Can now read PDF in iOS 17;

• Batch scanning a cookbook;

• Libby from library;

• Pairing wireless Logitech keyboard;

• Image description four-finger quadruple tap; 

• iOS 17.2 out in December;

• Answering call on bone conduction headphones;

• Create a repeating event on specific day, custom settings;

• Navigating to links in e-mail, use rotor;

• One-finger triple tap for context menu; 

• iBUG Bytes - typing feedback;

• Rotor on Apple Watch includes typing mode;

• Unlocking iPhone without home button;

• Message send failure;

• Dictation not working;

• Clearing dictation history;

• Recommendation for headphones for dictation - After Shook, Bose Glasses;

• Moving apps into dock; 

• Adding page to Home Screen;

• Send via What’sApp on Facebook, share option;

• Three-finger swipe up or down for Notification Center or Control Center;

• Specialized help for Windows on Be My AI. 

iBUG Buzz #609 November 13, 2023

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics:

• Scroll bar;

• Four-finger single tap to go to bottom;

• Unsubscribing from mailing list;

• VO Starter app; 

• Searching in App Store;

• Scroll down to VoiceOver accessible apps;

• Transcripts of voice mails;

• Good Maps indoor navigation, and Good Maps Explorer for outdoors; 

• Personal voice;

• Using rotor for actions menu;

• Activities – customizing VoiceOver settings for a given app;

• Single finger triple tap on App Store icon;

• Screen curtain;

• Call in progress to get active keypad to make entries;

• Battery percentage for bluetooth devices;

• Adding a widget;

• iBUG Bytes - creating a VIP contact;

• Recommendations for grocery list apps - Any List, Notes app, Our Groceries app;

• Eliminating clicking sound when Safari webpage is loading;

• Dynamic island;

• Hearing brief tones or bubble sound;

• Phonic hearing aid;

• Navigation bar in Bard app;

• Widgets;

• Casa Smart plug with Alexa app.

iBUG Buzz #608 November 6, 2023

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics:

• What’sApp not working consistently; 

• Double tap and hold on page selector;

• Black Magic Cam app;

• Text selection;

• Screen recognition in Bard app;

• Screen recognition explained;

• Details about driver unavailable on Uber;

• E-readers from NLS; 

• Braille Screen input not responding;

• Zoom Ex e-mail distribution list; 

• Different ways to connect Braille displays;

• Refund if app is inaccessible;

• iBUG Bytes - how to delete a contact; 

• Locating frequently used apps on Apple Watch; 

• Double-tap time out;

• Apple TV not responsive;

• Sliding finger in touch typing triggers alternate characters;

• Battery health;

• Volume dropping;

• Balancing sound;

• Updates on Voice Dream Reader versus subscription service;

• Mailing list in contacts app;

• Mail blocking does not work; 

iBUG Buzz #607 October 30, 2023

Facilitators: Pete & Sandhya

Topics:

• Updating to 17.1 changed ringtones;

• VoiceOver feedback after each letter typed in different accent;

• Find unread e-mail;

• AirPods pairing with more than one device;

• Duracell battery does not work on AirTag;

• Unable to navigate by chapter in Downcast after updating to 17.1; 

• App with unlabeled buttons;

• Contacting an app developer;

• Battery optimization on Apple Watch, toggle in battery health;

• Text messages only coming through on one device;

• Amazon moved search bar to top;

• Battery optimization versus lower power mode;

• Verifying quantity on Amazon Prime;

• Bluetooth devices detected, but are not actually connected;

• Unable to hang up a call using AirPods since 17.1;

• Recommendation for headphone using Sound Scape Community;

• Okeefe bluetooth headphones;

• Third-party earbuds do not automatically disconnect when you remove them from your ears;

• Zelle;

  • Zelle best for personal contacts, goes straight into bank account, no need to claim it;

  • Zelle versus bank bill pay service;

• Phone to phone charging with iPhone 15;

• Sharing wifi password; 

• Hotspot;

• Setting default contact card when bumping iPhones to transfer information;

• Selecting fields before sharing a contact card;

• Airdrop without being in close proximity; 

• iBUG Bytes - Avoiding Captcha.

iBUG Buzz #606 October 23, 2023

Facilitators: Brad & Pete

Topics:

• Unmuting in Zoom;

• Reboot cell signal on Spectrum by turning on airplane mode;

• Turning off Lock Screen notifications;

• System notifications;

• Stories tray on Facebook;

• Siri not answering questions correctly;

• Status bar shows battery level;

• Asking Siri for battery status;

• Adjusting speed of double tap; 

• VO Starter;

• VoiceOver practice mode; 

• Closing app in app switcher; 

• Deleting all emails from trash at once;

• Setting up Face ID on iPhone 15;

• Unlocking iPhone;

• iBUG Bytes - enabling automatic deletion of verification codes from text or e-mail;

• iToys segment - iWalk Portable Battery Charger - Herbie; 

• Volume drops in Youtube;  

• Audio ducking;

• Setting for changing Siri Speech rate;

• Changing speech rate on Apple Watch; 

• Turning on screen curtain;

• Watching Youtube with Lock Screen;

• Three-finger double tap to toggle speech on or off.

iBUG Buzz #605 October 13, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• Zoom stops working in landscape mode;

• Lock rotation;

• Updates to Seeing AI, with artificial intelligence, color detection improved;

• VoiceOver losing focus in Sound Scape; 

• Check auto lock;

• Using GPS app with or without screen locked; 

• Toggling speed and tone on BARD;

• Creating contact from a phone number in text message;

• Saving a contact card from text message; 

• Not able to make calls from list of recent calls tab; 

• Saving a contact card;

• Notifications of voice mail;

• Turning off transcript feature; 

• No notification for incoming Gmail;

• iBUG Bytes - adjusting Siri speaking rate;

• Audible tone is no longer available when invoking Siri;

• Ideas for use of action button on iPhone 15;

• VoiceOver not repeating dictated text, just swipe to right to hear text;

• Four settings for flashlight;

• Can search video for cheer, laugh or clap;

• Eclipse Sound Scape app;

• Navigating episode list in Netflix;

• Portrait versus landscape mode in Netflix;

• Different plans in Netflix;

• Finding back space key on bluetooth keyboard;

• Touch typing not working randomly;

• Mislabeled contact on iPad versus iPhone;

• Text in message field;

• Command A on bluetooth keyboard to select all text. 

iBUG Buzz #604 October 9, 2023

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• Celest glasses;

• Not accessing What’sApp contacts;

• Adding book to wish list in Bookstore app; 

• Finding latest iBUG Apple Workshop on YouTube or website;

• How to delete a contact;

• How to scan a QR code;

• Home Pod responds to Hey Siri, not Air Pods;

• Once moved to mailbox, VoiceOver not remembering when have to move another message from same person;

• Auto update;

• Restoring from back up;

• Changing default for magnifier;

• iBUG Byte - double tap and hold on delete key to rapidly delete text;

• Using keyboard to cycle through open apps;

• Power down iPhone that does not have home button;

• Signing a PDF document;

• Apple wallet on Apple Watch;

• Creating account on YouTube;

• Upgrading iCloud storage plan;

• Clearing Google search history;

• WatchOS 10 requires iOS 17.

iBUG Buzz #603 October 2, 2023

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics:

• Installing app only on iPhone, not watch;

• Battery optimization settings; 

• Battery charger for Apple Watch; 

• Navigating to a website in Safari;

• Settings;

• Screen goes black,

• VoiceOver stops talking, reset; 

• Unable to hang up from Zoom call;

• Turning off slide to type;

• Activating check in feature in Messages app;

• VoiceOver very sensitive on iOS 17;

• Double tap time out;

• Recommendation for bluetooth frames: Bose frames; 

• Siri volume starts loud then gets softer; 

• iBUG Bytes - system notifications;

• Bose frames leave ears unobstructed;

• Wraparound Bose headphones - Tempo glasses;

• How to close a tab;

• Closing e-mail on iPad;

• Updating credit card in payment method and wallet;

• iPhone 15 Pro Max; 

• How to change length of auto lock;

• Handwriting to enter passcode;

• Turning on VoiceOver on iPad;

• Updating Key Chain.

iBUG Buzz #602 September 25, 2023

Facilitators: Marie and Sandhya 

Topics:

• Unlocking iPhone;

• Turning on iPhone;

• Selecting timer sound;

• Switching open apps;

• App switcher; 

• Standby mode;

• Opening picture as attachment in e-mail, direct touch apps in rotor settings;

• Go to clock app to change alarm sounds;

• Moving email in iOS 17; 

• Maximum battery capacity;

• VO Starter app for practice with VoiceOver gestures; 

• VoiceOver randomly stops; 

• Dynamic island; 

• Using cellular data when Wifi is down;

• iBUG Bytes - how to access control center;

• Apple TV;

• Mute button on 15 Pro;

• Are there other iPhones same size as iPhone SE 2020?;

• iToys segment - Rico 2 by Rosetta Brown; 

• Haptic time on Apple Watch;

• Control center on Apple Watch; 

• Cool features on Watch OS 10;

• Syncing contacts on multiple accounts.

iBUG Buzz #601 September 18, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• Setting up iPhone for child;

• Amazon e-sim;

• App update, search bar moved;

• VoiceOver volume drops; 

• How to unsubscribe from magazines on BARD;

• Viewing passwords in keychain;

• Permissions in What’s app;

• VoiceOver quick setting two-finger quadruple tap;

• Two-finger scrub;

• Zoom not storing name;

• Using lidar in iOS17 to read appliances; 

  • or Visions;

  • Benefits of lidar;

• Using Find My for AirTags;

• Be My Eyes AI privacy issues;

• Using magnifier to access lidar;

• iBUG Bytes - resuming a recording in Voice Memos app;

• Certain options for reading text are not in share sheet;

• New update available for Apple Watch;

• Using gift card to pay for iCloud storage;

• On Facebook, notification says a person died in a crash, this is a scam;

• Apple Pay with Touch ID versus Face ID;

• Using Seeing AI to read medication bottles;

• Script Talk app.

iBUG Buzz #600 September 11, 2023

Facilitators: Brad, Sandhya & Michael

Topics: 

• Special 600th Buzz Conference Call Celebration;

• iBUG Bytes - sharing a voice mail;

• panel discussion of Apple’s Wonder Lust event on September 12, 2023.

iBUG Buzz #599 September 4, 2023

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya 

Topics:

• Sound Scape is back;

• Labeling an unlabeled button;

• Unable to find interested button on Facebook;

• App Library;

• Finding a missing app;

• VoiceOver in Uber app; 

• Turning off notifications for a holiday or vacation;

• Off-loading unused apps;

• Tap to talk on Zoom;

• International call on What’sApp; 

• Whether to automatically load updates;

• iBUG Bytes - extracting verification code from a text message; 

• Apple event on September 12, 2023;

• Creating a new contact from a number in a text message;

• SharePlay;

• Finding a book already listened to on Audible;

• Cancelling Audible subscription; 

• Syncing apps to iCloud;

• Changes to feedback in Wordle;

• Time to Pet app for dog owners.

iBUG Buzz #598 August 29, 2023

Facilitators: Pete and Sandhya 

Topics: 

• Loading app from Apple Watch;

• Minimize battery loss listening to Overcast;

• Apple TV;

• Dictation with Siri;

• Apple TV remote;

• Transferring data from iPad to iPhone;

• iCloud storage;

• Extra iCloud storage for 21 days for back up purposes;

• Multiple devices using a single Apple ID;

• iBUG Zoom links opens Zoom and Safari;

• Connecting Zoomax Braille display; 

• New pin for pairing e-reader;

• Correcting balance in AirPods;

• Emails containing screen shots with text;

• Acknowledgment of new mentees;

• iBUG Bytes - adding a website to the home screen;

• iToys segment - Sound Core Q 45 by Anker;

• Be My AI still in Beta;

• Videos opening automatically while reviewing News Feed in Facebook;

• How to turn of shorts in Youtube;

• Accessability of X, formerly Twitter.

iBUG Buzz #597 August 21, 2023

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya 

Topics: 

• Unable to view bookmarks in Safari;

• Touch ID not working;

• Deleted contacts reappearing;

• Deleting a contact;

• Deleting calendar notifications;

• Navigating on Braille e-reader;

• VoiceOver stopped talking;

• Different types of resets;

• Backing pictures to iCloud;

• Notifications going to Apple Watch not iPhone;

• Editing in Voice Memos app;

• Battery draining; 

• Quickest way to answer a phone call;

• iBUG Bytes - turning of confirmation when sending a text with Siri;

• Hey Siri drains battery because always listening; 

• Setting up VoiceOver shortcut;

• Repeated notifications of a meeting; 

• Updating Apple Watch OS;

• Bard opens recently reading by itself;

• Checking status of updates for apps;

• Native camera app;

• QR code reader;

• Adding QR code to control center.

iBUG Buzz #596 August 14, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya 

Topics: 

• Mute button on Zoom app;

• Accidentally turning on camera from Lock Screen;

• Hotspot explained;

• Entering password for Apple ID; 

• Getting on waiting list for Be My Eyes virtual volunteer;

• Complications on Apple Watch;

• Streamlets app on Apple Watch;

• VO Starter app; 

• Deleting podcast from Overcast app;

• Deleting drafts in Mail app;

• Rivo Remote Control with iPhone;

• iBUG Bytes - split finger double-tap; 

• Losing transparency settings on AirPods Pro 1; 

• Free app in App Store says purchase, but is really free;

• List of Braille command for e-reader - K-chord opens help mode; 

• Recommendations for indoor navigations apps - Clew, Seeing AI World View;

• Files names not in order in Voice Memos.

iBUG Buzz #595 August 7, 2023

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya: 

Topics: 

• How to download multiple episodes on podcast app;

• Flashlight on Home Screen;

• Erasing Way Around tag;

• Difference between Pen Friend and Way Around Tags;

• NFC stickers;

• Not getting spoken notifications from Weather app;

• Using Envision to find bar codes; 

• Playing live music over Zoom; 

• iBUG Bytes - notification settings; 

• Asking Siri to read recent voice mail;

• Battery draining faster than normal;

• Perplexity - new AI app;

• Screen curtain and display brightness;

• How much does VoiceOver usage drain the iPhone battery;

• Reading pdf from Mail app;

• Scene channel in Seeing AI has improved, giving more information about surroundings.

iBUG Buzz #594 July 31, 2023

Facilitators: Pete and Sandhya 

Topics:

• VoiceOver stopping in mail app;

• Take focus off time in status bar; 

• Reasons for getting an Apple Watch;

• Voice Mail full notification;

• Deleting previously deleted voice mail; 

• Turn off speak notifications; 

• If iPhone locked, notification comes to Apple Watch;

• Seeing AI color identifier; 

• VoiceOver not announcing caller when on another call;

• Setting phone notification to full screen;

• If listening to audio book, calls not announced; 

• iBUG Bytes - recognize a song with music recognition feature or Siri;

• Karaoke apps;

• Using Podcast app to review iBUG podcasts;

• Programming routine on Alexa app;

• Where to buy older iPhones;

• Four-finger single tap;

• Automatic updates;

• Siri not following commands, solution wait a few seconds after invoking Siri. 

iBUG Buzz #593 July 24, 2023

Facilitators: Marie and Sandhya 

Topics:

• Tagging in Facebook;

• Text thread deleted;

• No sound notification for text messages;

• Audio description and Hulu app; 

• Pause with Voice Memos;

• Just Press Record is alternate to Voice Memos; 

• Screen goes blank in different apps;

• Delete button missing, only shows archive button in mail app;

• Comments on YouTube app;

• Closing App Music;

• Closing apps in app switcher, is it necessary or not; 

• iBUG Bytes - adding a contact to favorites;

• Turning off clicking when Safari is loading a webpage;

• Turning off voice controls;

• Voice controls explained;

• Sharing podcast in Overcast app;

• Using rotor on Apple Watch;

• iToys  Segment - Sennheisser Ambio headset 3d recording headset;

• Cost of Just Press Record app;

• Editing capabilities on Voice Memos; 

• Creating slide show. 

iBUG Buzz #592 July 17, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya 

Topics:

• Answering call with Zoom E-reader;

• VoiceOver practice with four-finger double tap;

• Media  purchase button dimmed; 

• Using Zoom account on two devices, not at same time; 

• Mail delay default setting is ten seconds;

• Hey Siri not responding; 

• VoiceOver randomly shuts off;

• Siri not able to find contacts; 

• Voice wait a few seconds after invoking Siri before issuing commands;

• Vista not consistent with markers;

• Braille Screen Input issue with raise to speak toggle setting;

• Using GPS apps with locked screen; 

• Always listen for Siri setting; 

• Siri only plays part of audio message;

• Turning off clicking when webpage is loading;

• Those who do not have iCloud storage, photos will not be stored for 30 days;

• Creating folders in Gmail;

• iBUG Bytes - notify me e-mail feature; 

• Saving photos to iCloud;

• Bard books disappeared after setting up new iPhone;

• Fast forwarding in Bard gets stuck; 

• Bard does not work with VPN;

• Ping notification on Apple Watch of unread email messages on iPhone;

• VPN explained;

• VPN gives more secure browsing; 

• Unsyncing iCloud;

• Prime Day purchases;

• New feature on Amazon Prime, one-time garage opener, temporary key to counteract porch pirates.

iBUG Buzz #591 July 10, 2023

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya 

Topics: 

• Getting hacked on Facebook Messenger;

• Installing Google Chrome;

• Chat group apps - Viral and Facebook messenger groups, Discord;

• What’s App;

• Sound Scape will be replaced with Open Scape, Voice Vista;

• Streaming app goes to landscape mode; 

• ACB Links app; 

• Inserting commas for pauses in a phone number;

• Restoring from iCloud back up;

• Reading document with columns;

• Searching for text within email message;

• iBUG Bytes - unsending an e-mail; 

• Navigating to folder containing all e-mail messages;

• Follow up feature in e-mail; 

• Compressing an attachment;

• Reasons for hacking Facebook accounts;

• Checking email from several accounts in all mail inbox; 

• Toggling speech with three-finger double tap.

iBUG Buzz #590 June 26, 2023

Facilitators: Marie and Sandhya

Topics:

• Predictive text in Braille Screen Input;

• VoiceOver locking up;

• Attaching picture to an e-mail;

• Text replacements in text field of e-mail;

• Open Scape, replaces Sound Scape app, how to be a beta tester;

• Barely touch iPhone screen and speech is turned off;

• Using Siri to answer a call;

• Automatic updates for iOS;

• Good Maps Explorer for Hilton of Americas at NFB in Houston;

• Chest harness for iPhone to navigate hands-free;

• Also use lanyard or Slinger;

• Oko App; iBUG Bytes - call forwarding on iPhone;

• Turning off auto punctuation in dictation;

• Smart punctuation;

• Phone heating after new update;

• Problem playing zipped files in Voice Dream Reader;

• Entering password;

• Unlocking iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a mask;

• Photo viewer in What'sApp;

• Listening to voicemail when volume is too low;

• Undeleting a text message;

• Lightning cable versus USB-C;

• Recommendations for power banks.

iBUG Buzz #589 June 19, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• Copying text message;

• How to answer FaceTime call;

• Resuming podcast from Sero;

• Open Scape in beta under test flight;

• List of accessability podcasts;

• Good Map at NFB Convention;

• Search box in Maps app;

• Reading show notes for podcast;

• Creating new contact from phone number in text message; u

• Update contact with new photo;

• Labels for contacts;

• Using Siri in Maps app;

• Shortcut for locating updates in App Store;

• Restoring from a back up;

• Apple Vis website for blindness related podcasts;

• Creating contact from an e-mail;

• Expanding tool bar in Safari;

• iBUG Bytes - programming back tap gesture;

• Four-finger single tap to go to top or bottom of document;

• Recommendation for wireless charger;

• AirPods Pro second generation;

• Vislens app for reading appliances;

• Back tap gesture in VoiceOver and under general touch section;

• Image explorer;

• Saving pictures from What'sApp

iBUG Buzz #588 June 12, 2023

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• Sharing Voiceover;

• Sharing Youtube links appear in sent folder in iCloud;

• Updating an old iPhone;

• Using Siri to locate lost iPhone;

• Changing increments on track position for navigating podcast;

• Rreading a PDF as image - can use Voice Dream Reader, Seeing AI, or Adobe Reader;

• Speed test app;

• Using Siri to fast forward in podcast;

• Extending pause time for Siri;

• Activating Siri always listening;

• Labeled phone numbers within a contact;

• Viewing participants in Zoom call;

• Original sound in Zoom;

• Sending a message with a forwarded message;

• iBUG Bytes - setting up password in Screen time to improve security of iPhone;

• Viewing message on both iPad and iPhone;

• Turning off VoiceOver;

• Accessability shortcut;

• Swapping calls;

• Facebook news feed is garbled;

• Screen recognition;

• Navigation style

iBUG Buzz #587 June 5, 2023

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics:

• Overview of World-Wide Developers Conference WWDC;

• iBUG. Bytes - two-finger touch to temporarily silence and resume speech;

• Creating contact for iBUG Zoom link;

• Stickers;

• Not hearing mail notifications;

• Close captions on YouTube with Voiceover;

• Watching WWDC;

• ChatGPT app;

• Two-factor authentication with Duo Mobile app and VoiceOver

iBUG Buzz #586 May 29, 2023

Facilitators: Pete and Sandhya

Topics:

• Deleting app from device or App Library;

• Setting default browser;

• Free Forms app explained;

• Sound Scape may be coming back;

• Renaming file in Voice Memos;

• Call dropped;

• Reassign gesture for going to status bar;

• Ask Siri for battery level;

• Listening to WWDC event on June 5, 2023;

• Getting notification from YouTube;

• iBUG Bytes - adding iBUG Zoom link to new contact, single finger triple tap to copy link;

• Recommendation for karaoke app;

• Quick Notes;

• Problem forwarding an email with an added message;

• Adding person to contact in What'sApp;

• Copying link to clipboard;

• Deleting burst photos;

• Making a call from number in text message;

• Preventing burst photos.

iBUG Buzz #585 May 22, 2023

Facilitators:  Marie and Sandhya

Topics:

• Using Siri with Uber; 

• Mute on Zoom app; 

• Activating Hey Siri; 

• VoiceOver losing focus in Dual Lingo; 

• Contact developer when accessability issues;

• Personal hot spot;

• Cell data different from hotspot data;

• Pronunciation; 

• iBUG Bytes - text replacement; 

• iToys segment - Pocket Tripod - Michael;

• Third-party virus protection;

• Logging into Zoom account.

iBUG Buzz #584 May 15, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• Touch ID or pass code for Apple Pay;

• Restoring a deleted voice mail;

• Text message comes through despite do not disturb;

• Using FaceTime;

• Self view in Zoom;

• Focus on or off universal setting;

• AirPods pair to last device;

• Using Siri to calculate a tip;

• Connecting to last device with AirPods;

• Mute button versus do not disturb;

• Using Siri to find AirTags;

• Enabling wifi calling;

• Creating mailbox;

• AirPods switching to iPhone;

• iBUG Bytes - dictionary and definitions;

• Battery usage ;

• Clean energy charging;

• Avoid public USB charging;

• Processes on older phones may prevent Siri from working effectively;

• Turn Siri off and on;

• Kroger mobile app;

• Using screen recognition for inaccessible app;

iBUG Buzz #583 May 8, 2023

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics:

• Files app;

• Emergency contact on landline;

• Searching on Safari versus Google Chrome browser;

• AirPods and Clubhouse app;

• Clearing history in Safari;

• Zoom update;

• Customizing volume in activities;

• Finding archive folder;

• Updating Aira app; 

• Fingerprint and Face ID; 

• Changing password on Facebook; 

• Getting hacked on Facebook; 

• iBUG Bytes - sharing a website from Safari; 

• Activating autofill;

• Toggle speak column and row numbers in Verbosity;

• Reporting texts as junk;

• Creating folder in mail app;

• What'sApp notifications on Apple Watch.

iBUG Buzz #582 May 1, 2023

Facilitators:  Maria and Sandhya               

Topics:

• Apple ID purchase button dimmed;

• Cannot remove flashlight and camera from home screen;

• Latest iOS update 16.4.1(a);

• Using Siri to turn off iPhone;

• iCloud back up; 

• Automatic updates in App Store;

• Cannot pin emails, or flag;

• Apple ID password;

• Password managers;

• Active speaker on Zoom; 

• Voice Dream Reader pricing; 

• Dolphin Reader and Cappi Reader;

• iBUG Bytes - emergency bypass;

• Deleting shared items in Safari;

• Closing all tabs;

• Deleting thousands of emails at once;

• Siri unable to navigate phone tree;

• Downloading an app from App store;

• Color identifier apps - Tap Tap See, Be My Eyes, Aira, Cam Find; 

• One Tap Mobile;

• Using Siri, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa app to answer questions.

iBUG Buzz #581 April 24, 2023

Facilitators: Marie and Sandhya

Topics:

• Drag in Notes;

• Creating event with Siri;

• Face ID on iPad; 

• Using Siri to make calls;

• Unable to disable track pad on keyboard;

• Face ID and different hair styles;

• VoiceOver losing focus in Notes app;

• Fields in contact; 

• When to insert caption for photo when posting to social media;

• Including punctuation with Siri; 

• Creating a contact card for yourself;

• Navigating in a note; 

• iBUG Bytes - selecting and deleting e-mail messages;

• Unable to open mail after changing mail account password;

• Creating folders in Mail app;

• Retrieving email from trash;

• VoiceOver loses focus in Mail app;

• How to prevent certain email going to junk;

• iToys segment - Chipolo Card Spot wallet tracker;

• Sharing photos received in text message;

• Change password in screen time to improve security;

• Changing Facebook password on one device prevents access on other devices.

iBUG Buzz #580 April 17, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• Silencing sirens on Apple Watch;

• Recommendations for replacing Sound Scape;

• Spotlight search;

• Pairing Braille Sense with iPhone;

• VoiceOver focus jumps to top;

• Starting dictation; 

• When to use screen recognition;

• Before number of charges in an iPhone;

• Adding widget make sure all same size; 

• Changing Apple ID password, have to enter on each device;

• Apple ID password versus device passcode;

• Cannot use clipboard to enter password; 

• Sheet grabber explained; 

• Adding flex card to wallet;

• Podcast setting to view newest season;

• Don't charge iPhone on public USB charger;

• Duplicate files in Files app after transfer to Voice Dream Reader;

• Unzipping files; 

• Is it possible to listen to podcast on Apple Watch; 

• Downloading app from App Store; 

• Finding a lost AirTag;

• Using Hey Siri to make a call;

• Bluetooth sunglasses;

• Passcode length;

• Must have passcode if using wallet.

iBUG Buzz #579 April 10, 2023

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• Reordering items in rotor; 

• Three-finger quadruple tap;

• Pinch gesture for text selection; 

• Listening to iBUG podcasts;

• Carrier verification;

• Adding a lock to a note;

• Adding contact to favorite;

• Password applications;

• Three-finger double tap turning off speech;

• Muting on Zoom; 

• Speaker button in Zoom app;

• Avoid hearing different avatars in Zoom by putting focus on mute button;

• Proximity sensor in Zoom; 

• Merge contacts;

• Text group with several iPhone users and one Android user; 

• iBUG channel on Youtube;

• iBug Bytes - physical mute button on iPhone; 

• Locking your iPhone;

• Triple tap power button toggles accessability shortcut;

• iBUG training sessiong recordings on website and Youtube and podcast apps;

• Loading Youtube app;

• Benefits of creating an account on YouTube;

• Changing my card in contacts;

• Changing battery on AirTag;

• When to replace iPhone battery.

iBUG Buzz #578 April 3, 2023

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• Information about VoiceOver gestures; 

• VoiceOver practice area;

• Entering a new line or hard return in email;

• Bluetooth keyboard commmands to get gesture help;

• Reading notifications on lock screen;

• Reassigning gestures;

• Deleting messages from Apple Watch;

• “Data rates may apply" message;

• Creating folders in Voice Dream Reader; 

• Dictations stops;

• VoiceOver keeps announcing the time;

• Setting up a new iPhone;

• iBUG Bytes - VoiceOver volume versus System volume;

• Update to latest iOS in order to see newest emoji;

• Compiling lists of websites in a folder on home screen;

• Changing default time in clock widget;

• Alexa versus HomePod;

• Display brightness is changing; 

• Opening link to video on Facebook;

• Calls dropping after update;

• Dismissing or clearing a notification from within the notification app;

• Reactions on What's App;

iBUG Buzz #577 March 27, 2023

Facilitators: Marie and Sandhya

Topics:

• Blocking an e-mail sender;

• Baseball on Tune In radio;

• Controlling VoiceOver volume relative to system volume;

• Navigating home screen by swiping right and left;

• Proximity sensor;

• Turn off iPhone on a regular basis;

• Headphone volume controls system volume;

• Going to text thread from lock screen;

• Switching languages on iPad;

• Moving files on home screen;

• When moving apps, VoiceOver randomly creates a folder; 

• Volume spikes on Bose speakers; 

• iBUG Bytes - balance sound to compensate for minor hearing loss;

• Focus explained;

• iOS 16.4 is out;

• Updating Apple Watch;

• Dismissing calendar invites;

• iToys segments - AirPods Pro second generation - Herbie;

• Battery level indicator for Air Tags;

• Tesla charging mat;

• Silicone cover for AirPods case;

• Using AirPods Pro outdoors

iBUG Buzz #576 March 20, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• Navigating phone tree;

• Oko Blind Pilot app for information about traffic lights;

• Be My Eyes update;

• Weather app navigating;

• Customizing VoiceOver gestures;

• Batch scanning not available in Seeing AI;

• Controlling volume in Zoom app;

• Unmute on iPad;

• Voice Dream Scanner unable to scan consecutive documents;

• iBUG Bytes - AirDrop;

• Blocking scam FaceTime callers; 

• Uber app issue with destinations, turn off screen recognition;

• Finding screen recognition setting;

• Organizing Facebook feed chronologically;

• Sending call to voicemail;

• Auto capture not working in Voice Dream Scanner;

• All notifications are appearing on Apple Watch instead of iPhone;

• Pinging tile in Tile app.

iBUG Buzz #575 March 13, 2023

Facilitators: Pete and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Saving audio file from email into Voice Dream Reader;

• Magic tap to answer a call;

• Voice search in Amazon; 

• Changing date on Apple Watch;

• Magic tap for searching in Bard; 

• Getting focus in search field in Bard;

• Activating keyboard help with bluetooth keyboard;

• Changing Voice Dream Reader voices;

• Headphones randomly switching between phone and Apple Watch; 

• Voiceover not talking in Zoom meeting;

• Unable to tap on link in text message;

• Using Siri or dictation;

• iBUG Bytes - using scroll bar to navigate lists;

• Purpose of dynamic island; deleting a contact;

• Retrieving e-mail message from trash;

• Do you need a stand to scan with iPhone; 

iBUG Buzz #574 March 6, 2023

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics:

• Typing on Apple Watch;

• How to turn off raise to wake on iPhone;

• Copying a link;

• Navigating by links in rotor;

• Saving an iBUG Zoom Link;

• Changing name on Zoom;

• Adobe Sign is inaccessible;

• Using Screen time setting to protect iCloud settings;

• Silencing iPad;

• Slide to type;

• Live activities on Uber;

• Blocking contact; 

• Unable to enter password when creating a Zoom meeting;

• Clean energy charging;

• VoiceOver adding double characters when using dictation; 

• Doing a Google search;

• iBUG Bytes - single-finger triple tap;

• For the context menu;

• How to answer call when VoiceOver is accidentally turned off;

• Cannot find all mailboxes in mail app;

• Translating text;

• Adding ringtone to What’sApp call;

• Forwarding an e-mail message from within a thread. 

iBUG Buzz #573 February 27, 2023

Topics:

• Screen share with VoiceOver;

• Pinning a text thread;

• Accessing password in keychain;

• Security concerns when entering passcode;

• Magic tap triggers music instead of dictation;

• Entering a password to open Zoom recording;

• Cursor position;

• VoiceOver reading phone number not contact name;

• Silencing Apple Watch;

• Turning off VoiceOver on Apple Watch;

• Having VoiceOver to read incoming text messages;

• iMessage versus text message;

• Setting how watch speaks the time;

• iBUG Bytes - standard typing versus touch typing;

• iToys Segment - UComx Three in One Wireless charger;

• Notification types;

• Apple Watch not registering entire workout;

• Forwarding text message;

• Apple Watch wrist bands for small wrists;

• Positioning Apple Watch;

• Forwarded email does not show active link.

iBUG Buzz #572 February 20, 2023

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• BritBox on Apple TV;

• Sharing on iPhone in Zoom;

• Restoring from a iCloud backup; 

• Voice chat on What'sApp;

• Deleting back ups from iCloud;

• Apple TV OS update;

• App switcher on iPad;

• Email disappearing;

• Turning off automatic punctuation in dictation;

• Whether to close all apps;

• Security on public wifi;

• iBUG Bytes - adding QR code scanner to Control Center;

• Compare iPhone 13 with SE3;

• Compare 12 Mini with 13 Mini;

• Accidentally turning on music with two-finger double tap;

• Navigating app switcher;

• VoiceOver practice area;

• Optimizing photos to save space;

• Replying to e-mail message;

• Controlling position of VoiceOver focus in email;

• When dictating text message, focus shifts to address field;

• Switching between apps witout app switcher;

• Navilens app.

iBUG Buzz #571 February 13, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• App store asking for a password;

• Clearing deleted voice mail;

• Using Siri with Uber;

• iOS update 16.3.1;

• Airpods got unpaired;

• Blocking emails; 

• Marking emails as spam;

• Setting up Apple cash; 

• Pricing of book in Audible app;

• Soft reboot versus force reboot;

• Blocking emails;

• Fraudulent text message from Amazon; 

• Report text as junk;

• World view in Seeing AI;

• iBUG Bytes - four-finger swipe left and right; 

• Audio description and Peacock;

• Copying email address from CC email list;

• Syncing messages with iCloud;

• Sharing iCloud storage with family members;

• Unable to send email to a new email address for an existing contact;

• How does iCloud storage work?

• Sending text messages with airplane mode on;

• Navigation issues in BARD;

• Head tracking;

• Upgrading to a new iPhone, creating backup on iCloud; 

• Fall detection and crash detection on Apple Watch;

• Spatial audio on BARD.

iBUG Buzz #570 February 6, 2023

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics:

• Editing a contact;

• Backing up music to iCloud;

• Accessing messages in text thread;

• Wireless charger;

• Unable to turn off screen curtain;

• Voice Dream Scanner not reading continuously;

• Skiiers triggering emergency SOS on Apple Watch;

• Siri and driving directions;

• Searching for app in App Store;

• Answering call on Apple Watch;

• Improve recording with iPhone;

• iBUG Bytes - uploading a contact card from text message;

• What'sApp;

• Accessing chat feature on Zoom;

• Good Maps;

• Recommendation for headphones;

• iPhone making strange sound when unlocking;

• Is it possible to delete third-party notifications in Facebook;

• Bone conduction headphones;

• Searching for book on BARD app.

iBUG Buzz #569 January 30, 2023

Facilitators: Pete and Sandhya

Topics:

• Lidar and indoor navigation in Seeing AI;

• Reading PDF’s;

• Changes to AIRA subscriptions; 

• Icon disappearing from home screen;

• Navigating email on iPad;

• Turning off battery optimization for AirPods Pro;

• Full screen for FaceTime call;

• Hiding toolbar on Pages app;

• Chronological timeline on Twitter app; 

• Recommendations for an alternative to Voice Memos - Pocket recorder and Just Press Record; 

• iBUG Bytes - four-finger single tap;

• Is it possible to dictate phone number when creating a contact;

• Karaoke feature in Apple Music;

• Is it possible to edit an email dictated by Siri;

• Bard volume goes up suddenly;

• Update to Envision app;

• Changing view for Contacts app;

• Apple Fitness app free for Silver Sneaker members;

• Signing up for Apple Fitness.

iBUG Buzz #568 January 23, 2023

Facilitators: Marie and Sandhya

Topics:

• Is it possible to edit Siri dictated message?; 

• Missed friend notifications on Facebook;

• Tracking steps with Apple Watch;

• Stop continuous play in podcast  app;

• Contacts with multiple phone numbers;

• Zuzanka for scanning expiration dates;

• Battery pack recommendations; 

• Tandem bike mileage;

• Features of iOS 16.3;

• Caller ID shows as unknown caller;

• Strava for tracking miles in workout;

• Creating folders in mail app; 

• iBUG Bytes - two-finger scrub gesture;

• How to silence ringing on iPad;

• Changing from tabletop mode to away mode in Braille Screen Input;

• Zoom not give option to join with video;

• Podcast about Zuzanka on Apple Vis;

• Book Share app not available in Canada;

• Shareplay;

• Reviewing notifications;

• Two-finger magic tap to end FaceTime call;

• Reading email on iPhone or iPad.

iBUG Buzz #567 January 16, 2023

Facilitators: Greg and Michael

Topics:

• Walkie talkie feature on Apple Watch;

• Taking a screenshot;

• Physical mute button on iPhone;

• Bluetooth latency with hearing aids;

• Screen protector for Apple Watch;

• Labels for contacts don't stay;

• Duplicate copies of What'sApp;

• Voice control;

• Book Share app;

• Kindle App;

• AI voices on Book Share;

• Trouble with third party Twitter apps;

• iPhone 14 have sounds for powering on and off;

• iBUG Bytes - the item chooser;

• Suggestions for accessible ringtone maker - Music to Ringtone;

• Garage Band explained;

• Removing native apps from home screen;

• Moving apps on home screen;

• The Apple Vis website.

iBUG Buzz #566 January 9, 2023

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• Pairing iPhone with hearing aid; 

• Adding names to a group text message;

• Retrieving deleted text message; 

• Reachability; 

• Low power mode on Apple Watch;

• Watch not announcing date;

• Using carplay;

• iBUG Bytes - finding the downloads folder;

• Deleting songs from Apple Music;

• Resetting Apple TV;

• Toggling locking sound;

• Eliminating ads on Amazon;

• Downloading and purchasing ringtone;

• Transferring call from Apple Watch to iPhone;

• Unmuting the Apple Watch;

• Cancelling an accidental call;

• Setting a ring on the Apple Watch

iBUG Buzz #565 January 2, 2023

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics:

• Connecting USB microphone to iPhone;

• Auto speak on Apple Watch;

• My Quest app not working;

• Sing karaoke not accessible; 

• Mastodon;

• Navigating email threads;

• iBUG Bytes - three-finger quadruple tap;

• Upgrading from iPhone 7;

• Selecting a link;

• Whether to replace iPhone battery; 

• Checking battery health.

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iBUG Buzz #564 December 19, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Retrieving a deleted text message conversation;

• Free Form;

• Random characters that are not really there;

• Activate lock rotation;

• Closing apps on Apple Watch;

• Renaming a folder;

• Navigating in Voice Dream Reader;

• Issues with rewind and fast forward in Bard app;

• Menus for All; 

• iBUG Bytes - using screen effects to wish Happy New Year in text messages;

• Rewinding in Bard app opens the book shelf;

• Testing satellite feature;

• 30 day time limit for retrieving deleted text message;

• Saving photo from text message to photo album.

iBUG Buzz #563 December 12, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• How to close app on Apple watch;

• Grouped notifications on lock screen;

• Two-finger magic tap triggers music not dictation;

• Searching for title or DB number in BARD app; 

• Volume of notifications;

• Sending audio text message to Android user;

• VoiceOver stops talking but clicks are audible;

• Setting custom ring tone; 

• Getting step-by-step directions in Apple Maps;

• Refreshing in Mail inbox; 

• Muting on AirPods;

• iBUG Bytes - accessibility shortcut; 

• Deleting multiple voice mail messages;

• Microsoft will phase out Sound Scape app;

• Fitness app not working

iBUG Buzz #562 December 5, 2022

Facilitators: Marie and Sandhya

Topics:

• Follow up in mail;

• Maps with VoiceOver;

• Alternative map app is Lazarillo;

• Low power mode,

• Autolock set to never will revert to 30 seconds max;

• Accessability shortcut;

• Forgetting a device in iCloud;

• Turning on auto lock;

• Spatial audio not working on AirPods;

• Recurring calendar event for iBUG Buzz with Zoom link in location;

• Viewing Zoom meeting history;

• Snooze in Gmail;

• Audio recording in messages app;

  MiBUG Bytes - using Siri to listen to voicemail;

• Audio messages in the Messages app are set to be stored only 2 minutes by default;

• Contacts not syncing;

• Trouble scanning documents with Envision AI;

• White boards on Zoom;

• Pages;

• Notes app good for word processing;

• Tap to wake;

• Hearing clicks but no VoiceOver

iBUG Buzz #561 November 28, 2022

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics:

• Apps for reading image-based PDF's;

• Turning off voice control;

• Trouble making calls with Siri;

• Turning off speech versus turning off VoiceOver;

• Cross-platform password manager - One Password and One Password;

• Blocking junk calls;

• iBUG Bytes - turning off read receipts in Messages app;

• Setting up reminders on a new iPhone;

• Can you share sound on Zoom on iPhone? No;

• iToys segment - Apple Watch Ultra - Tamer;

• Focus mode not turning off;

• Using Air Pods Pro Max to listen to Bard book.

iBUG Buzz #560 November 21, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topic:

• Cookies;

• Incognito mode;

• Email contacts appearing in contacts app;

• Removing Twitter app;

• Unable to use side buttons to invoke VoiceOver;

• Youmail app;

• Viewing books by author and books in a category on Bard; 

• Setting calendar events with Siri;

• Screen sensitivity;

• Sending email to a group;

• iBUG Bytes - relationships in contacts app;

• Your contact card in Contacts app;

• Find My app;

• Viewing items in cart in InstaCart;

• Using Voice Dream Scanner to read a book; 

• Overdrive app moving to Libby app

iBUG Buzz #559 November 14, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topic: 

• Suddenly showing lots of punctuation, turn off programming in rotor;

• Updating credit card information; 

• Copying text from text message;

• Keyboard command on bluetooth keyboard for help;

• Connecting blue tooth keyboard;

• List of keyboard commands;

• Recommendations for bluetooth keyboards;

• Reasons for using bluetooth keyboard;

• Movie listing apps;

• Trouble unlocking iPhone with passcode;

• iBUG Bytes - spotlight search; 

• Checking how many emails are in inbox;

• Three-finger single tap tells location on home screen;

• Downloading Kindle book to Kindle app;

• Methods for powering off iPhone with or without home button. 

iBUG Buzz #558 November 7, 2022

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topic:

• Not seeing reminders;

• VoiceOver not reading material dictated with magic tap;

• Start up tone available on chip in 14 Pro, shut down tone is in software;

• Two-finger swipe down construed as scrub;

• Voice Dream Writer;

• Access Note no longer available?;

• Notifications in YouTube;

• iOS 16 and Braille bugs;

• Unable to open M4A files in Voice Dream Reader;

• Adding widgets to lock screen;

• iBUG Bytes - exploring a photo; 

• AirPods Pro Max automatically connect to device;

• Saving a Zoom link to home screen;

• Containers;

• Navigation style - flat versus group;

• Not getting notifications of unread email in dock;

• Writing on timeline in Facebook;

• Sharing screen in Zoom.

iBUG Buzz #557 October 31, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topic:

• Update on notify me feature in Mail app;

• Share play;

• Sharing an article from Safari;

• Copying phone number from text message;

• Enabling shut down sound;

• Using app switcher;

• iBUG Bytes - Send Later in Mail app, bugs re. date/time picker fixed in iOS 16.1;

• Clearing history in Safari;

• Accessing pedometer in activities app on Apple Watch;

• Mute switch versus do not disturb;

• Spam text messages;

• Quick notes;

• Airplane mode

iBUG Buzz #556 October 25, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• Selecting text;

• Silencing VoiceOver on a Zoom call;

• Using Voice Memos to record;

• Sharing a Note;

• Saving an e-mail to contacts;

• Purpose of speak screen;

• Deleting an item in Zoom call history;

• Creating contact for a Zoom link; 

• Price of Apple Music going up;

• Using handwriting to enter passcode to unlock iPhone;

• Notify me feature in mail app;

• iToys segment -  lightning charge cable splitter;

• Effect of resetting settings.

iBUG Buzz #555 October 17, 2022

Facilitators: Marie and Sandhya

Topics:

• Using desktop version of website to fill out forms;

• VoiceOver losing focus in Gmail, check screen recognition;

• Opening a link from text message;

• The AirPods Pro 2;

• Two-finger magic tap accidentally triggering music;

• Resources for learning Apple Watch; 

• When is app free or paid in App Store;

• The auto punctuation feature;

• iBUG Bytes - listening to a voice mail;

• Notifications for voice mail;

• Setting sleep timer in BARD; 

• Bardsupport@loc.gov NLSdownload@loc.gov;

• Eliminating duplicate contacts; 

• VoiceOver stops reading within an email; 

• Activating screen recognition from quick settings;

• Issues when upgrading to a new iPhone;

• Crash detection triggered on rollercoasters.

iBUG Buzz #554 October 10, 2022

Facilitators:  Brad and Sandhya 

Topics: 

• Turning off speech on Apple Watch;

• iPhone 12 Mini heating up; 

• Audio of book in BARD app changes randomly;

• Leaving a Zoom room; 

• Call kit in Zoom;

• VoiceOver focus in Messages app;

• Using punctuation when dictating in iOS 16;

• Sennheiser Momentum Over-the-ear bluetooth headphones with a mute button;

• iBUG Bytes - scheduling an email to be sent;

• Rearranging items on home screens;

• Battery drain with iOS 16; 

• Using backspace key to delete letters in text message;

• Selecting text messages in a thread for deletion;

• Battery life for Air Pods Max;

• Pinch gesture;

iBUG Buzz #553 October 3, 2022

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics:

• Joining meeting on Clubhouse;

• How to go to top of e-mail or document;

• Features of new BARD app;

• Dictation and virtual keyboard;

• Reply in native mail app;

• Braille and iOS 16;

• Recurring calendar event;

• Adding other information in calendar entry;

• iBUG Bytes - searching for emoji;

• Toggling speech to increase VoiceOver volume;

• Eloquence in iOS 16; 

• Changing volume;

• Siri activation tone; 

• Sharing note, collaboration mode;

• AirPod Pro 2

iBUG Buzz #552 September 26, 2022

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya 

Topics:

• Adding podcasts in Overcast app;

• Adding contact in Alexa app;

• Sending audio message in iMessage;

• Merging calls;

• Mag safe charger compatible with SE22;

• Does Apple Watch come with charger?;

• Expand description in YouTube;

• Media playback;

• Toggling automatic capitalization;

• Entering pin code on Amazon;

• iBUG Bytes - recovering deleted text messages in iOS 16;

• iToys segment - iPhone 14 Pro; 

• Dismissing Siri;

• Scrub gesture;

• Changing your name on Zoom;

iBUG Buzz #551 September 19, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• YouTube subscriptions;

• Dock on Apple Watch;

• Face ID and new iPhone;

• Face ID with alternate appearance for a different person;

• Downloading YouTube app;

• Stacked apps - widget;

• Notifications of reminders;

• Physical mute button on iPhone;

• Designating email as not junk; Getting description of photos;

• Changing dark mode and light mode automatically;

• iBUG Bytes - iCloud backup;

• Suggestions in share sheet;

• Using Siri to share with iMessage; 

• Filters in messages; 

• iOS 16 - audio jumping from AirPods to speaker;

• Impressions of iPhone 14 Pro Max;

• Dynamic island on iPhone 14 Pro Max;

• Bug when setting up phone, sometime losing VoiceOver;

• Directions of apps in app switcher;

• Moving between tabs in Safari;

• AirPods Max pairing with devices.

iBUG Buzz #550 September 12, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Special 550th iBUG Buzz Call Celebration;

• Introductions with a twist;

• Trivia about the Buzz call;

• Trivia about the facilitators;

• Trivia about our callers;

• iBUG Bytes - door detection - Herbie;

• Overview of Far Out Apple Event on September 7, -  Sree;

• Closing remark

iBUG Buzz #549 August 29, 2022

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics:

• Setting up an Apple Watch;

• Setting up default search engine;

• Searching for a website;

• Mobile Deployment management system;

• Filling out a PDF form;

• Notifications of mail in dock;

• Keypad on Phone app;

• Navigating phone tree; 

• iBUG Bytes - blocking a caller;

• Deleting a favorite;

• Finding blocked voicemail;

• Spoof numbers;

• Blocking an email;

• Moving email out of junk folder;

• Connecting microphone to iPhone;

• Disappearing emails;

• Plans for puchasing an iPhone.

iBUG Buzz #548 August 22, 2022

Facilitators: Terry-Ann and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Stop ticking when loading a page;

• Two-finger swipe right = interact, and two-finger swipe left = stop interacting;

• One-tap mobile in Zoom;

• Braille Screen Input and text messages;

• Sharing a post in Facebook;

• Firect touch;

• iBUG Bytes - keyboard settings; 

• Resizing a widget; 

• Viewing AirPod battery status in battery widget;

• iToys segment - Apple Magic bluetooth keyboards;

• Turning off flashlight;

• Saving multiple photos from text.

iBUG Buzz #547 August 15, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Apple Watch, WiFi only model, can still use if have iPhone nearby;

• Audio notification for mail;

• Deleted text messages on iPhone still show up on Apple Watch;

• Creating a customized shortcut in Shortcuts app;

• Where does app go when downloaded from app store?;

• WiFi calling;

• Ticking when loading website in Safari;

• iBUG Bytes - iPhone storage settings;

• Safari versus Google Chrome;

• Magsafe charger;

• Adding a widget;

• TikTok app;

• Trackit app for finding bluetooth devices in the area;

• Reviewing Voicemail.

iBUG Buzz #546 August 8, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Activating fall detection on Apple Watch;

• Switching call from iPhone to Apple Watch and visa versa;

• Creating contact from new number;

• How to save iBUG Zoom link;

• How to toggle;

• Insertion point needs to be in body of email message;

• How to turn off bluetooth quickly;

• Deleting an audio text message;

• iBUG Bytes - adding item to a reading list in Safari;

• Repeatedly prompted to verify Apple ID;

• Sending mail to trash;

• Turning off image description;

• Search button in Amazon dimmed;

• Alexa app to make grocery list;

• AnyList for grocery list;

• Hardwire AirPod Max to iPhone.

iBUG Buzz #545 August 1, 2022

Facilitators: Maria And Sandhya

Topics:

• Siri not sending text to Android device;

• Updating to iOS 15.6;

• Dictation is timing out;

• Haptic time on Apple Watch;

• Backing up contacts to iCloud;

• iBug bytes - navigating messages in email thread and opening an attachment;

• Reviewing tags in Facebook;

• Facebook on web versus in app; n

• Nvigating through long YouTube video;

• Locating tweets on twitter;

• Setting up back tap;

• Withings thermometer accessible with iPhone app.

iBUG Buzz #544 July 25, 2022

Facilitators: Terry-Ann and Sandhya

Topics:   

• creating a phone number with additional extension for phone tree;

• battery optimization;

• audio ducking;

• making a call with Beats Flecks headphones;

• bluetooth battery level in status bar;

• renaming folders on home screen;

• turning on Hey Siri;

• slide to type increases sensativity;

• iBUG Bytes - Do Not Disturb now in Focus settings;

• restoring a tab in Facebook;

• asking Siri for the temperature.

iBUG Buzz #543 July 18, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• recording greeting for voice mail;

• Okeefe headphones;

• deleting app versus removing from home screen;

• the app library;

• reading pinned text message; 

• inaccessible overlays on websites; 

• add blockers make block inaccessible overlays;

• raise to wake setting;

• iBUG Bytes - customizing your e-mail signature;

• Volume in rotor controls VoiceOver volume, not system volume;

• sharing a YouTube video;

• sharing Wordle results;

• deleting multiple e-mail messages;

• reordering favorites in Safari

iBUG Buzz #542 July 11, 2022

Facilitators:  Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• typing methods - standard or touch;

• finding accessible Worldle website;

• screen reader mode in running in Wordle;

• accessing passwords in key chain;

• deleting a contact;

• Apple Watch with cell data;

• trouble with magic tap to hang up a call;

• iBUG Bytes - granting  apps permission to access the microphone or camera;

• using quick start to set up a new iPhone;

• two factor authentication, once invoked cannot be reversed;

• reading text messages from lock screen;

• settings to prevent anyone from accessing your iPhone from the lock screen.

iBUG Buzz #541 July 1, 2022

Facilitators: Terry-Ann and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Setting up Face ID;

• turning off notifications for apps;

• setting up notification in a Facebook group;

• Siri with calender;

• calendar versus reminders;

• triggering the proximity sensor;

• Eloquence coming to iPhone; 

• iBUG Bytes - hiding alerts on text thread;

• spam in Facebook Messenger app;

• accessible chess app - Shredder and Chess Wise;

• preventing mail from going to spam folder;

• mailbox behaviors;

• imap versus pop3;

• Envision app will be free;

• single-finger double tap to continuously delete text.

iBUG Buzz #540 June 27, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics:

• pairing hearing aids with iPhone;

• viewing passwords; 

• turning off safe driving mode in Zoom;

• activating driving focus; 

• iBUG Bytes - recording greeting in Voice Mail;

• Toys - Hable One (Braille keyboard) - Maria.

iBUG Buzz #539 June 20, 2022

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics:

• Dictation not working on iPad;

• calling business with Siri;

• VoiceOver volume at zero;

• overriding do not disturb in focus mode, do not show your status;

• toggling speech vs. toggle mute;

• viewing a list of podcasts in Overcast;

• Clubhouse updates;

• iBUG Bytes - reader view in Safari;

• Safari versus Google Chrome;

• Duck Duck Go search engine;

• Google search results depend on your search history;

• editing a text file sent as an attachment - can use Easy Edit Text app;

• description of Home Pod;

• unable to send birthday greeting on Facebook;

• posting on a Facebook timeline.

iBUG Buzz #538 June 13, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics:

• Unlocking iphone with touch id;

• using bluetooth keyboard to open apps;

• deleting a text message from a thread;

• dismissing a notification;

• changing the number of times the iphone rings;

• closing tabs in safari;

• ibug bytes - creating a bookmark in safari;

• asking siri to read a message before sending;

• using siri without internet;

• how to share a song in music app;

• abc groups apps for creating groups in e-mail or text;

• one-finger triple tap is same as one-finger double tap and hold.

iBUG Buzz #537 June 6, 2022

Facilitators:  Maria and Sandhya

Topics: Review of WWDC event; iOS 16 only available for iPhone 8 and above; listening to WWDC' setting up a focus; using iPhone without a passcode; two factor authentication on YouTube; transferring call from Apple Watch to iPhone; selecting and copying text; Mac Hash Apple news aggregator app; changing speech rate in smaller increments.

iBUG Buzz #536 May 30, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya

Topics: Air Tags volume is low; Air tags explained; changing battery for Air Tags; creating alternate appearance in Face id; attention aware is automatically turned off if VoiceOver is enabled; Youtube shorts and sharing; ; Trip It app - saving itinerary; text selection in rotor; three-finger quadruple tap to copy ast thing spoken by VoiceOver; create recurring calendar event for iBUG Buzz;  using iCloud to autofill Zoom password; locating lost Airpod Pros;  iBUG Bytes - Quick Settings Greg;  adding a new contact; rotor explained; Wordle on iPhone.

iBUG Buzz #535 May 23, 2022

Facilitators: Terry-Ann and Sandhya

Topics: how to move apps from app library; navigation app for walking;  I Walk Straight app; Clew for indoor navigation and Soundscape for outdoors; using compass app on iPhone; backing up your iPhone;  using Siri to go to home screen; where do apps go when downloaded?; moving apps from dock;  finding the app library; hiding home screens and having more than one copy of an app; iBUG Bytes - selecting caps lock; VoiceOver comes through Airpods, but caller comes through iPhone speaker; iToys segment - Wired Earpods - Herbie; sending voice message with Siri; hard reboot; adding home  screens; editing a folder name

iBUG Buzz #534 May 16, 2022

Facilitators:  Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: navigation  GPS apps - Sound Scape, Ariadne, NaviLens; how to listen to iBUG podcast on smart speakers; whether to upgrade to iPhone 13 Pro Max; navigating with older remote for Apple TV; using Find My to locate lost iPhone; using Book Share Reader skill from Amazon Alexa app; using widget to check battery status; iBUG Bytes - deleteing and e-mail and emptying trash; saving an article to VoiceDream Reader; iPhone 8 has lag on Internet, heating up; how to force reboot; Water Minder app; Talking Timer - accessible chime app.

iBUG Buzz #533 May 9, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics: recording audio in iMessage; finding lyrics in Music app; can search for lyrics on Google; Mag Safe battery pack; NFC Tag Manager with NFC tags; VoiceOver randomly shutting off; iBUG Bytes - how to hide apps in Messages app and delete apps;  checking battery level of Air Pods Pros; Air Pods getting unpaired; safety of bone conduction headphones; finding address bar in Safari; navigating e-mail thread.

iBUG Buzz #532 May 2, 2022

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: managing spam; call waiting; switching between calls; activating caps lock on virtual keyboard; turning of predictive typing; incoming calls notification with banner or full screen;  iBUG Bytes - the Books app; disappearing contacts; Picture This app inaccessible.  

iBUG Buzz #531 April 24, 2022

Facilitators: Terry-Ann and Sandhya 

Topics: How to set a reminder; taps not working in Bard app; using Siri to call a business; app for reading text books - Learning Ally; shift enter to enter a hard return in text message; navigating e-mail with lots of links and headings; app; transportation apps - Moovit, All Aboard;  trouble downloading a book on BARD; iBUG Bytes - the Clock app; iToys segment - Marty iWalk charger - can charge iPhone and Apple Watch, has built-in lightening cable. using screen recognition to improve access to inaccessible banking app.

iBUG Buzz #530 April 18, 2022

Facilitators:  Stephen  and Sandhya 

Topics: adjusting speech rate in rotor; does deleting a contact remove the text messages from that contact?; list of bluetooth keyboard commands; using reminders with Siri; saving a note to the Files app; Numbers with iPhone; apps  to read a PDF - use Envision  AI, Voice Dream Reader, or the native Photos app; editting documents with Voice Dream Writer, Access Note; iBUG Bytes - sending an audio message using Voice Memos; flashlight turning on; Air Pods get disconnected when answering a call; tagging on Facebook.

iBUG Buzz #529 April 11, 2022

Topics: reviewing a caption on a photo;  accessing chapters in Apple podcast app; problem searching for product in Amazon app;  sharing a link to YouTube video; choppy video when using Aira; trouble calling from recent calls; avoiding scan text messages; iMessage versus text message; Bespecular app does not work; iBUG Bytes - setting pronunciation in VoiceOver; putting your address in your contact; using autofill on websites; autofill with keychain; face id to open apps; using vertical scroll bar to navigate long e-mail; renaming yourself in Zoom app; avoiding adds in Facebook.

iBUG Buzz #528 April 4, 2022

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya 

Topics: Joining meeting on Clubhouse; creating and editing a contact containing a Zoom link; deleting a text message; iOS 15.4.1 fixed some Braille display issues; managing iCloud storage; new time app - Talking Time; notifications of new e-mail; iBUG Bytes -moving e- e-mail to a specific mail box; using Siri to find pictures;  navigating threaded e-mail messages; is it possible to have two text threads to the same person; subscribing to a calendar;  Braille Scan app. 

iBUG Buzz #527 March 28, 2022

Facilitators:  Terry-Ann  and Sandhya 

Topics: unable to call using contact containing commas and pound sign with iOS 15.4; activating camera on Zoom; BARD and screen recognition can cause problems; voice controls need to wear headphones;  using Siri to answer the phone; iBUG Bytes - turning off VoiceOver versus turning off speech; using Hey Siri when iPHone is facing down; i Toys  segment - Sree, Sandisk ixpand flashdrive; locating past iToys segments on iBUG Today website.

iBUG Buzz #526 March 21, 2022

Facilitators:  Brad and Sandhya 

Topics: keychain; setting up Apple TV;  Lyre paid RSS reader app; setting up focus modes to avoid notifications;  how to silence notifications on lock screen; loosing focus when writing an e-mail on Braille display; using Quick note used primarily on iPad;  setting up back tap; ;  accessibility shortcut and hearing aids; iBUG Bytes - Apple Support app; sending a text message when the recipient has do not disturb activated; unable to use Siri to call a contact for a phone tree that has commas.

iBUG Buzz #524 March 7, 2022

Facilitators: Jim and Sandhya 

Topics: repeating notifications; Messenger on Facebook;  setting up face id;  labeling an unlabeled button;  Bank of America app; updating an app from the app store; tracking an Apple pay payment;  iBUG Bytes – selecting a Siri voice; choosing the right VoiceOver voice; locating an iPhone with Siri; iToys segment – Elimoons iPHone stand - Terry-Ann;   joining the iBUG Today Facebook group; on which home screen will the apss go when moved from the app library?; updating user name on BARD; turning off flashlight.

iBUG Buzz #523 February 28, 2022

Facilitators: Jim and Sandhya 

Topics: repeating notifications; Messenger on Facebook;  setting up face id;  labeling an unlabeled button;  Bank of America app; updating an app from the app store; tracking an Apple pay payment;  iBUG Bytes – selecting a Siri voice; choosing the right VoiceOver voice; locating an iPhone with Siri; iToys segment – Elimoons iPHone stand - Terry-Ann;   joining the iBUG Today Facebook group; on which home screen will the apss go when moved from the app library?; updating user name on BARD; turning off flashlight;

iBUG Buzz #522 February 21, 2022

Facilitators: Stephen  and Sandhya

Topics: recommendation for single-ear headphones; deleting text in latest iOS; delay in receiving text messages;  Youmail app; monitoring heart rate during a work out; importing podcasts in Overcast app; recommendations for podcast apps; pairing Magic bluetooth keyboard with multiple devices; how to prevent Airpods from pairing with Apple Watch; iBUG Bytes - how to create a group text; recommendations for getting remote assistance from a human, not AI; back tap not working consistently;  Wordle, podcast on Apple Vis;  VoiceOver modifier keys on bluetooth keyboard; new NLS E-reader provides a Braille  display  for iPhone.

iBUG Buzz #521 February 14, 2022

Facilitators:  Brad and Sandhya

Topics: Setting up a new iPhone;  Siri to open accessibility settings; activating quick settings;   setting up shortcuts; dismissing notifications; settings in Apple Music; using a dongle to connect iPhone to thumb drive;  playing MP3 files from thumb drive; forwarding a text message; iBUG Bytes - fall detection on the Apple Watch; folders on BARD?; locked out of iPhone after too many failed attempts; is Wordle accessible?; navigating a very long text message; recommendations for VoiceOver voices.

iBUG Buzz #520 February 7, 2022

Facilitators:  Maria and Sandhya 

Topics: Updating to iOS 15.3; not hearing notifications of incoming calls; KNFB Reader is now Onestep Reader;  considering KNFB Reader, Voice Dream Scanner, Super Sense;  setting up legacy and account recovery;  charging cases; VoiceOver volume low;  VoiceOver not reading next message in Mail app;  activating Siri; iBUG Bytes – adding a bookmark link to a website to the home screen;  copying a text message; forwarding a text message;  Zoom with video, VoiceOver says “You are about to raise your hand;”  to listen to the Super Bowl  ask Siri to play WLXG from OO Tunes; updating credit card for Doordash app; set up Apple Pay or Paypal then not worry about updating credit card for every app; using Apple Pay – recipient has to have it activated;  Linked In app inaccessible with VoiceOver when sending message to a group.

iBUG Buzz #519 January 31, 2022

Facilitators: Terry-Ann And Sandhya

Topics:  Apps To Read PDFs – What’s App, Voice Dream Reader; Bluetooth Command To Mute On Zoom; “device Not Supported” Error Message; Sending An Audio Message With What’s App And Siri; No Option To Download In Book Share App; Setting Time Zone On Apple Tv; Recommendations For A Tripod; Ibug Bytes – How To Lock Rotation;  Downloading An Mp3 File;  While In Add Call Feature – Can Add A Phone Number From The Search Field; Transparency Mode; Adjusting Level Of Transparency Mode; Live Listen; Turning Off Haptic Feedback; Turning Off Caption Panel;  Deleting Drafts In Mail App; Blocking Spam Text Messages.

iBUG Buzz #518 January 24, 2022

Facilitators: Jim and Sandhya

Topics: Blocking spam voice mails;  True Caller or umail app;  using Siri with Air Pods Pros; training Siri;  replacing Air Pods Pro case; reading  commands on blue tooth keyboard; unable to send text message on Home Pod Mini;  iBUG Byes – monitoring other cities in weather app;  Emergency app from Red Cross gives text alerts;  dictating a text message with Siri by holding down the side or power button for the duration of your dictation; asking Siri to add more to a message; iToys segment – Bose frames  locating dictate button in iMessage app.

iBUG Buzz #517 January 17, 2022

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: Using Siri to Make a Call; How to Dismiss a Notification; Mentions on Facebook; Using Siri to Send an E-mail Not in Your Contacts; Whether to Update to iOS 15.2.1; Avoiding Scam E-mails; Facebook No Longer Identifying People in Photos; Locking the Record Button When Recording an Audio Message in Imessage; Using Outlook with Duo Mobile to Authenticate Log in; Ibug Bytes – Exposure Notifications; Location Services and Battery Drain; Air Pods Max Pairing Issue; Safari Address Bar; Moving Address Bar in Safari; Recommendations for Case for Air Pods Max; Different Tones When Swiping between Rows on Home Screen

iBUG Buzz #516 January 10, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya 

Topics: activating emergency SOS or calling 911; deleting a contact from contacts;  walkie/talkie function on Apple Watch;  answering a call with Hey Siri; setting up Home Pod in stereo mode; whether to clean lightning port;  activating Alexa app on iPhone;  sending money with Apple Pay; Air Pods case not charging;  iBUG Bytes – joining a Zoom meeting from the calendar app; recommendation for an accessible app to control washer and dryer; volume low when switching to speaker phone; reponses to text message appear with phone number but no name; Audible app losing focus when scrolling through titles; getting rid of message that new contact info is available for a contact; Bard app not resuming from where it left off; unable to post on a person’s timeline on Facebook — privacy settings; iPhone ringing longer than usual.

iBUG Buzz #515 January 3, 2022

Facilitators:   Maria and Sandhya

Topics: How To  React To An Imessage; Transferring Data To A New Iphone, Placed Side By Side; Apple Watch Going Silent; Dolby On App – Bug Fixed;  Speak Screen Feature – Used By Low Vision Users, Can Turn It Off;  Turning The Mute Button Into A Hold Button; App Recommendations To Public Transportation; Ibug Bytes – Adding A Recurring Meeting In The Calender App;  When Using Air Pods Pros With Iphone, Call Gets Disconnected When Answering On Airpods;   Notification Summary In Ios 15.2 Is Inaccessible.

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iBUG Buzz #514 December 20, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: Setting Up Sound Notifications For Reminders; Deleting A Reminder With Siri;  Getting Notification Of Response To Calender Invitation; Updating To Ios 15.2; Braille Displays Locking Up With Ios 15.2;  Seeing Ai Is Working Better When Screen Recognition Is Off;  Enabling Touch Id For A Specific App; Entering Amount In Pay Pal;  Editing Alarms; Ibug Bytes – App Privacy Reports In Ios 15.2;  Itoys Segment – Beats Pill Speaker;  Heading Navigation In Amazon App; Enabling Legacy And Account Recovery Features.

iBUG Buzz #513 December 13, 2021

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics: How to silence VoiceOver when on a phone call; turning off descriptions when in YouTube;  “Hide” feature in Facebook; Seeing AI unstable – channel changing by itself; using live text feature on camera;Christmas Carol lyrics website; answering a phone call while on Zoom, enable call integration in Zoom; two-finger swipe right  or custom gesture is not working; Amazon Alexa  app – Devices tab  VoiceOver loks up – work around use screen recognition to find the close button; iBUG Bytes – how to update the iOS;  West Minster Chimes app sending notifications every time it chimes; Verizon tracking data; VoiceOver speaking in German on parts of website –  work around is install U.S. English language in rotor under languages; enabling smart speed in Overcast app – removes pauses;  turning off spatial audio on Air Pods Pro; settings for improving sound on Echo Buds second generation; is it okay to leave apps open in the app switcher  Or is it better to close them all?

iBUG Buzz #512 December 6, 2021

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: Cellular data is getting turned off;  setting transparency mode on AirPods Pro;   resources for using  Focus Braille display with iPhone; setting autolock;  Alexa app freezing  up, need to turn on Screen recognition to fix problem; send failure in iMessage app;  iBUG Bytes – how to subscribe to the iBUG Toady YouTube channel;  TV app;  using iCloud website to recover an app that is not in the App Store; removing a person from a text thread;  personal focus explained;  inaccuracies in dictation;  Ad Block Pro and Norton  360; VoiceOver losing focus in Audible app when using a Braille display;  focus mode not turning off automatically.

iBUG Buzz #511 November 29, 2021

Facilitators: Terry-Ann and Sandhya

Topics: Voiceover not speaking emoji; mag safe charger; retrieving an archived e-mail;  character or word echo – voiceover, typing, feedback;  selecting text in kindle; Ibug bytes – text selection; any list app to do shopping; how to eliminate echo on a phone call; unlocking apple watch with iPhone; reading notifications on apple watch; navigating black Friday deals on amazon; some items have moved from amazon to amazon fresh; removing an item from amazon cart on website; discover app is accessible; subscribing to a magazine on Bard.

iBUG Buzz #509 November 15, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: Cannot change voice on Apple Watch;  adding Zoom link to calendar; crackling sound on Airpods Pro, Apple can run diagnostics, possibly on recall list;  anti-virus software is available;  apps on iPad says “loading from the cloud”;  Alexa app not working with VoiceOver after update;  creating a contact with Zoom number, meeting id, and password with commas;  sharing wifi, the other person has to give  permission to join wifi; iBUG Bytes- timer and stop watch in Clock app;  setting sound for timer;  is Alexa app listening?; in Notes app, adding punctuation causes VoiceOver to say it is misspelled; standard typing versus touch typing when entering passcode; description of vertical scroll bar; using lyrics from iPhone to do karaoke; VoiceOver not reading suggestions in messages app; 20 watt adapter; using Siri to share a photo.

iBUG Buzz #508 November 8, 2021

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics: Magnifier Alters The Number Of Taps Needed; Changing Watch Face; Paying Off Apple Card; Reading Text On Images Within Inaccessible App; Tapping On A Contact In Recents Or Favorites Is Unreliable; Ibug Bytes – Read Receipts In Imessage App; Widget For Weather App Defaulting To A Different Location; Sound Recognition; E-Mail From AOL Asking To Reenable Account; Format Option In Safari; Setting Reader View As Default For A Particular Website; Saving A Contact From Recents To Favorites; Whether To Upgrade to iOS 15; Recommendation For Upgrading From Iphne 8; Older Iphones Like 4s Will Eventually Be Cut Off Due To Band Width Issues;  Whether To Keep Ipod Pros Case Plugged In; Unable To Pair Air Pods Pro With Iphone.

iBUG Buzz #507 November 1, 2021

Facilitators:  Maria and Sandhya

Topics: Clearing cookies in safari; private browsing; sharing a file; sending an email to multiple recipients; searching for a file in the Files app; printing a message from an e-mail thread; enabling screen recognition; accessing control enter from landscape model washers and dryers with accessible apps; ibug bytes- attaching a file to an e-mail using the expand toolbar; setting up overcast with e-mail; activating haptic time on apple watch native apps like pages and notes have scanning option; unable to access virtual keyboard in iMessage; Unable to arrange widgets; telegram app; tabs in safari; syncing files with dropbox

iBUG Buzz #506 October 25, 2021

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics:  navigating e-mail threads; key chain; family share  - all purchases are paid by organizer unless member uses iTunes card; mentions in a text message; clearing cash and cookies in Safari; removing duplicate – or merging contacts – thirdy-party app Simpler or Interact to clean up contacts; drag and drop does not work in e-mail or notes; naming a group text – all members must have an iPhone;  blocking a text message – add it to contacts then block or type *stop*;  settings to configure how podcasts are played in podcast app; VoiceOver losing focus in recent calls;  iBUG Bytes – copying a link; creating an e-mail distribution list; iOS 15.1 will fix app switcher issue; message shows up as *unread* if recipient has read receipts on; iToys segment – review of  October 18th Apple event; new accessability gestures like squeezing wrist instead of touching the Apple Watch; removing a sim card from iPhone 12.

iBUG Buzz #505 October 18, 2021

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics: Editting an app; VoiceOver not reading Call in progress notification; VoiceOver not working in Amazon for product description; listening to Voice Mail with speaker; entering iCloud password on Apple Watch; pasting a link into an e-mail; three-finger quadruple tap to copy text; using Zoom with lightening connected mic;  can:t find edit  field in text message thread; ibUG Bytes – sharing a watch face; Airpods 3;  Navigating pages of home screen; Single-finger triple tap on an app brings up context menu; deleting and app versus removing an app; is it possible to remove an app from your Apple ID?; how to stop text messages containing transcripts of Voice Mail on T-Mobile.

iBUG Buzz #504 October 11, 2021

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya

Topics: Editting an app; VoiceOver not reading Call in progress notification; VoiceOver not working in Amazon for product description; listening to Voice Mail with speaker; entering iCloud password on Apple Watch; pasting a link into an e-mail; three-finger quadruple tap to copy text; using Zoom with lightening connected mic;  can:t find edit  field in text message thread; iBUG Bytes – sharing a watch face; Airpods 3; Navigating pages of home screen; Single-finger triple tap on an app brings up context menu; deleting and app versus removing an app; is it possible to remove an app from your Apple ID?; how to stop text messages containing transcripts of Voice Mail on T-Mobile.

iBUG Buzz #503 October 4, 2021

Facilitators: Maria and Jim

Topics: accessing  Zoom; activating haptics;   activating audio description on Apple TV or on HBO Max; ;Apple no longer providing charging brick with new iPhones; volume settings; using accessibility features of Apple pencil on iPad;   Doitwrite app – help with handwriting; enable iMessage, can vary with providers; iBUG Bytes – fixing the app switcher bug in iOS 15 and reducing haptic vibrations; four-finger swipe left and right to switch between apps; closing an app; signing into Web-Ex app on a new device; transferring data from old iPhone to a new iPhone; restoring from encrypted back versus iCloud backup;

iBUG Buzz #502 September 27, 2021

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: bugs in iOS 15; Siri not working with iOS 15; If dependent on Siri, hold off on upgrading to iOS 15; scanning several pages of text from a scan; clock apps not working with iOS 15; quick settings versus rotor; shortcuts for rotor; expanding and collapsing an e-mail thread;  Bluetooth headphones not pairing; IBUG Bytes – moving the address bar in iOS 15; turning off notification of available wifi networks;  using Seeing AI, hand writing function to read expiration dates on products; iToys Segment – Echo Buds Second Generation from Amazon – Marty.

iBUG Buzz #501 September 20, 2021

Facilitators: Brad, & Sandhya

Topics:  Review of Apple Event from September 14, 2021 – Maria;  should you upgrade to iPhone 13?; iBUG announcements; iBUG Bytes – Walkie Talkie function on Apple Watch; how to rename a folder in Files app; slowing down speaking rate on Apple Watch;  recording a meeting on Zoom; transferring acall from Apple Watch to the iPhone; not getting notifications of text messages;  overall comments on Apple Event; deleting  Siri voices.

iBUG Buzz #500 September 13, 2021

Facilitators:  Stephen, Michael, & Sandhya

Topics:  Special 500th iBUG Buzz Celebration call; remembering the first iBUG Buzz call; introductions; trivia questions about iBUG, facilitators, callers, and movies;  preview of Apple event on September 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM Central Time; Closing remarks and song.

iBUG Buzz #499 August 30, 2021

Facilitators: Jim  & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements;  no sound on Facetime;  sorting contacts;  no physical mute button on latest iPad; getting started with VoiceOver – Hadley videos, VoiceOver practice for gestures; recommendation for large letter illuminated keyboard;  iPhone call going to VoiceMail while on Zoom without notification, check volume, check do not disturb, enable call waiting feature in Zoom; unable to tag on FaceBook; proximity sensor in VoiceOver;  enable wifi calling to avoid dropped calls; taking photograph, iPhone tells you when it is level; Clubhouse – using spatial audio; iPhone SE 2020 described; difference between models of iPhone; adding item to share sheet;  if an app has not been updated, it may not be in the share sheet;  battery life on SE 2020 is very low;  iBUG Bytes – Braille Screen Input; recommendation for Bluetooth thermometer – Withings Bluetooth Thermometer, $99;  description of app  Selfiex; New feature in Facebook, under birthdays, Facebook with find photos of you and the birthday person – so you can create a special birthday post using that photo; using iPhone as remote for Apple TV.

iBUG Buzz #498 August 23, 2021

Topics: iBUG announcements; Battery chargers;  VoiceOver practice; using back tap to  go to home screen; accessing home screen without a home button;  navigating NFB Newsline;  changing rotor languages;  accidentally triggering rotor; using Patrieon to  access podcasts; activities in rotor; iBUG Bytes –how to eliminate rooms in your hallway in the Clubhouse app;  I Toys segment – Apple Mag Safe battery pack – Sree; spam blocking feature on Verizon.   

iBUG Buzz #497 August 16, 2021

Facilitators:  Maria & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; How to set song from iTunes for alarm; updating iPHone Se2020; Bluetooth headphones fading out, losing signal; Envision lifetime subscription   expired after latest update; cannot hear VoiceOver on Zoom, try toggling VoiceOver on and off; controlling volume of VoiceOver;  CONTROLLING RINGER VOLUME WITH SIDE BUTTONS; SEARCHING FOR A SONG IN ITUNES; HOW TO DO A FORCE REBOOT; HOW TO DETERMINE THE RIGHT AND LEFT EAR ON AIR POD MAX; UNABLE TO OPEN ZOOM LINK RECORDING; e-sim and data plans before traveling abroad; volume of podcast suddenly goes up on native Podcast app;  iPhone makes weird sound in car, might be trying to pair with Bluetooth in the car; scan feature in Notes app; auto scan on Notes app gave audible feedback about orientation, and took picture of document, and read the scanned page; iBUG Bytes – scheduling a wake up alarm  the Health sleep schedule; these alarms gradually fade in, unlike those in Clock app which are always at their full volume; pairing two watches with a single iPhone; use Find My and ping the Apple Watch; use Apple Accessibility to help pair the watch if do not want to do it manually.

iBUG Buzz #496 August 9, 2021

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Bluetooth delay on Amazon Ear Buds;  book subscription service called Scribd, cheaper than Audible; navigating in Voice Dream Reader to listen to a document; recommend using Voice Dream Scanner to scan, then can use Voice Dream Reader to navigate more easily; Using Siri to call nearest store at a specific location;  locating e-mail sent to archive in Gmail; expanding a folder in Gmail;   deleting Archive folder to ensure that deleted emails are really removed from iPhone;  hearing beeping on After Shocks; not hearing end button on active call;  can use Air Pods to hang up on a call; stopping VoiceOver while playing Solitaire; pairing After Shocks;  on older After Shocks, sound bleeds out, but not on newer models; newest model Aeropex; iBUG Bytes – exploring the Control Center; left speaker not producing sound, check sound balance; sound fades out while sending an audio message in iMessage; auto sensing of Bluetooth headphones – Power Beats; Air pods Pro has feature to automatically connects to the device; Activating VoiceOver practice; four-finger double tap to activate VoiceOver practice;  screen mirroring; connecting iPhone to Apple TV to use screen mirroring; can screen mirror to other devices; Spectrum app – services provided through an app, pay for Apple TV in installments; Lidar will be available on iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max;  current iPhone SE will not have Lidar because that is a hardware issue; using Air Pods Pro to skip songs; squeeze stem once to pause, twice to go forward, three times to go back; adjusting level of transparency mode volume; transparency mode explained; Air Pods Pro have latency in the transparency mode.

iBUG Buzz #495 August 2, 2021

Facilitators:  Stephen & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Not seeing all mail boxes in Mail app; using Bluetooth speaker to hear Clubhouse;  issue with Bose speakers and Clubhouse; how to know if speaker has a microphone; quality of sound changes in Clubhouse rooms; VoiceOver stops while swiping in e-mail; search history not appearing in Amazon search box; triple click on power button, shortcut not turning on VoiceOver – with each update, the hearing aid device is automatically added to the shortcut; ;  earbuds not working on phone calls or Clubhouse – turn off the headphones;  sometimes need a clean install to resolve weird issues;  how to lock the rotation from Control Center;  auto lock feature; 24-hour time on Apple Watch  - haptics;  invert color versus dark mode; how to turn on VoiceOver;  pinned  text messages; delay in VoiceOver when removing Echo Buds;  low brightness versus screen curtain mode; iBUG Bytes – silencing an unknown call and blocking a caller;  the person who is blocked goes straight to voice mail;  Facebook Messenger says two messages, but actually only one; ipHone receives long message from Android device – shows up as 2 messages;  if get a spam call, go to recents and block the number;  carrier may have paid service to block spam; sign up for No More Robo;  sometimes these services block the wrong person or number.

iBUG Buzz #494 July 26, 2021

Facilitators: Keith & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; VoiceOver described; magnification on Iphone is inefficient; asking Siri to invert colors;  labeling a contact – change the label, and  customize labels; iOS 14.7 causing trouble pairing Orbit Writer and iPhone;  unable to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch; Echo Ear Buds second generation – two parts, not connected; Apple Air Pods has a find feature; Sound Scape app –  free navigation app, need stereo ear buds; scrub gesture – two fingers on the screen, make a print letter  z;  iBUG Bytes – reassigning gestures – VoiceOver, commands, then touch gestures; how to quickly mute Zoom  audio;  use Voice Control, and say *tap mute button; disconnect audio in Zoom; seeking recommendation for app to play personal MP3 files;  VLC Media Player; Voice Dream Reader to play MP3 files; use One Drive to create a music folder, play music from there; use iTunes to download to iPhone;  I Toys segment -  Kasa Smart Plug HS103p4;  using Amazon Alexa app on iPhone to control smart plug; multiple accounts on the Amazon Alexa app;  Amazon Alexa app – allows you  to control devices and speak to Alexa on Iphone; stop VoiceOver from reading all notifications; go to VoiceOver settings and turn off feature that reads all alerts aloud; how to turn off a recurring calendar event;  go into calendar – turn off alerts or delete the event entirely; dismissing a notification by swiping down; ask Siri to tell you upcoming calendar events.

iBUG Buzz #493 July 19, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; accidentally triggering help; four-finger double tap start help, is a toggle; can use two-finger scrub to exit help; turning off blue tooth headphones is turning off VoiceOver; VoiceOver stopped talking, check volume, ask Siri if VoiceOver is on, triple-finger double  tap to turn on speech; triggering speaker in Voice Mail; Facebook’s version of Clubhouse; pausing recording in Voice Memos, need to find the card overlay; using headphones prevent VoiceOver being captured on the recording; ; Voice Memos has some basic editing capability; audio editing apps – Gold Wave and Ferite; Facebook Audio - )Clubhouse equivalent0 will be released next year; using iOS 15 beta, debate on whether to put on primary device; safety of using iPhone during a lightening storm; always good to plug iPhone into a surge protector; throttling by Verizon;  stereo on Zoom?; No stereo option in Zoom on IOS; Clubhouse tutorial on Apple Vis; excessive notifications on Clubhouse; Clubhouse is posting notifications of future events, not just current events; webinar format of meetings requires you to sign in again; using shortcut or text replacement when entering e-mail, sometimes does not  work; if using a text replacement shortcut, go to end of text field, and remove the extra space; iBUG Bytes – labeling buttons; find unlabeled button, two-finger double tap and hold, after hearing the three tones, can type a label with dictation, then save; Can label photos, but the recipient will not see the label; can add caption to photos, more permanent, and can share; When on Zoom, the callers are getting muted, but still connected; can disconnect audio in Zoom; when listening to podcast or webinar, the sound stops, most likely problem is on the  other end, those doing the presentation have a bad connection; differing rates of buffering on streaming services.

iBUG Buzz #491 July 5, 2021

Facilitators:   Maria & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; volume of VoiceOver is getting lower; triggering proximity sensor in ear piece of the iPhone; can disable proximity sensor; use headphone to avoid proximity sensor issues; toggle VoiceOver on and off; VoiceOver making announcements and reduces volume of other app; if on a call, turn off speech with three-finger double tap;  can turn off always speak notifications to reduce VoiceOver chatter while on a call;   can also turn off audio ducking; when using Alexa app, VoiceOver volume drops significantly and sound only comes through ear piece of iPhone;  toggle VoiceOver on and off will restore speech through speaker when using Alexa app; text from unknown sender- report as junk?;  add to contact, then block it; app to reduce robo calls – Nomorobo;  carriers may offer service to block robo callers; how to block a text from an unknown sender; Robo Killer another app; labeling unlabeled button in an app; label a button by two-finger double tap and hold, enter name in text field; new labels will last until the app is updated; use VoiceOver recognition to get information about the button; whether to use screen protector for Apple  Watch; screen protector versus a rubber guard that protects only the edges of the Apple Watch; is it possible to use VoiceOver to read map to track package in Amazon app?; not able to use VoiceOver to see pinpoint on a map; use Aira so they can see your screen and tell you the location; also take screenshot of map and text it to someone; using Siri to get distance information; iBUG Bytes – how to program back tap gesture to go to the status bar; benefits of being able to quickly go to status bar – e.g. when on a call, quickly return to call in progress;  quickly go to top of long list of e-mails; customizing gestures for rotor;  using handwriting input; invoking the back tap; can edit back tap command; back tap gesture available on iPhones with glass back; double tap on time in status bar will take you to the top; back tap gesture to status bar saved on finger movements; reading a table in Google Sheets; losing focus in list of e-mails; sorting files in DropBox app; listening to audio message in a text thread.

iBUG Buzz #490 June 28, 2021

Facilitators:  Keith & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; cancelling e-mail notifications from Facebook; importing Daisy files into Voice Dream Reader app; using Siri to send text messages – Siri cuts off,  say the word Add to continue the message; hold down side or home button for the duration of the message; Voice Dream Scanner to read a credit card – use AIRA more secure;  in Voice Dream Scanner – go to bottom, can select text to read;  can Facetime a trusted person to read credit card; VoiceOver not reading events on FaceBook;  while on call – call disconnected, VoiceOver stopped, and unable to restart VoiceOver;  try triple tap home button or side button; plug to power supply may help reengage VoiceOver; use headphones to check volume of VoiceOver; option to create event in FaceBook; Facebook event defined; no beep when using dictation button; rumor that in iOS 15, not limit on dictation; iPhone randomly calling people while in pocket – get a wallet case to prevent accidental calls; exit phone app to prevent accidentally calling ; long time ago app to create speed dials on iPhone; pairing Air Pod Max with non Apple product like Victor Reader;  can use favorite in Phone app to simulate speed dial;tone on Airpods indicates low battery; use battery widget to measure battery level; widget defined, provides information without having to open the app;  how to add a widget to home screen; reviewing status in the Uber app;  check notification settings for the app; badges, banner and sound notifications; turning off Clubhouse notifications; turning on Do Not Disturb; I Toys segment – Herbie, featuring the lightening to camera adaptor; lightening port plugs into iPhone, the other end has a  standard  USB-A, and a charging port; can plug in a thumb drive, USB headphones, external hard drive, microphone, USB keyboard;  lightening camera adaptor versus a splitter;  can use the Files App or  File Explore app on iPhone;  enabling Do Not Disturb – using Control Center,  go to notifications under setting to program Do Not Disturb, use Siri to toggle Do Not Disturb;  can set whether contact in your favorites can come through while Do Not Disturb is activated; can also allow repeated calls to come through; some e-mails appearing in a table format;  navigating a e-mail message thread; add table navigation to rotor then can read table better.

iBUG Buzz #489 June 21, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; trouble resetting passwords in an app; try deleting app and reinstall, or hard reboot, volume up, volume down, and power button for several ; seconds;  CPR or Cell Phone Repair store is an authorized Apple frepair store; changing your name in Zoom app - open Zoom, swipe right to settings, double tap on settings, swipe to name, change the name and save; if you change name during a meeting, it is temporary; spatial audio – available on Air Pods Pro and some Beats headphones; does not work with wired headphones; text message contacts not appear in share sheet of photos app; disable the suggested contacts in share sheet; turn off Apple Watch, turn on, and VoiceOver is silent; can do a soft reset of watch by holding crown and side button for several seconds; consider unpairing the watch;  locating the pause button in Voice Memos – card overlay, then will find pause button; two-finger double tap to stop recording; when making arecording, use headphones to prevent VoiceOver from being heard on the recording; finding search function in YouTube; when answer a phone call  while on Zoom, not able to return to Zoom call, have to reload Zoom and  reenter the meeting; headphones losing VoiceOver; check if other devices are connected to the headphones; deleting a text – removes from your iPhone, not from the recipient; using Weather Gods app; tapping on a link from a text message – use rotor to link, navigate to link and double tap; how to mute in Zoom; using two devices, one for Zoom and other for phone calls; color identifiers – Seeing AI, color identifier channel, Be My Eyes – ask person for say the color; Tap Tap See, Aira, FaceTime someone and ask them about the color; no color identifier is 100 percent accurate; Be Specular – crowd sourcing, people respond to the question; partnership with Aira and Way Around;  demo of creating a Siri shortcut to open a website – Sree ; shortcut app, create a shortcut, open URL, type in a website, create a shortcut name, done; using QR codes as a shortcut; scanning a QR code to read a menu; when setting up a new iPhone – how to load music  from old iPhone using iTunes; if Shortcuts app is not on iPhone, can download from App Store;   turn down the volume on Apple Watch – use rotor on the Apple Watch, volume in rotor;  two-finger double tap and slide up or down to control volume; VoiceOver turns off when leaving a room in Clubhouse; unlocking iPhone with Apple Watch wile wearing a mask; adjusting volume of VoiceOver speech; Apple Watch loses VoiceOver, know bug.

iBUG Buzz #488 June 14, 2021

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; is there a way to change method of typing on Apple Watch?; iBUG podcasts now available on YouTube; advantages of getting a YouTube account; subscribing to iBUG Today channel; logging into Zoom ; changing password for a website; Siri commands with Home Pod mini;  ask to choose wifi or cellular vs. dial in;  what is the difference between wifi vs cellular on Zoom; muting on Zoom with two-finger double-tap; adding a person on a landline to a Zoom call; trouble with VoiceOver is ducking or fading out; unmute button has an extra “g”; iPhone SE 2020 battery is draining; turn down brightness settings, turn off Bluetooth, turn on low power mode, background refresh, check the battery capacity of the battery, see what apps are using the battery, battery draining more since latest update; double tap and holding the delete key to delete entire text message; accessibility setting, keyboard, check key repeat; reading a PDF book on iPad; recommended to use Voice Dream Reader to read PDF; VoiceOver turned  off temporarily while sending an e-mail; two-finger double-tap to start dictation in a text field; single-finger double tap on dictation button; unable to send an e-mail; how to see acknowledgements on a text thread;  tagging on Facebook;  iOS 15 will be released in September; deleting continuously on a Bluetooth keyboard;  wifi instability; renaming a file in Voice Memos – hit return, or click done on the keyboard.

iBUG Buzz #486 May 31, 2021

Facilitators: Michael & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; turning on VoiceOver; when dictating a phone number, the numbers are written as words, not numerically; creating a new e-mail with Apple Magic Keyboard – command N opens a new message;  getting rid of or closing drafts; opening drafts folder; recommendations for cables – Apple cables, Anker, Belkin, a available on Amazon; braided cables by Anker are more durable; lightening to 3.5 mm, Belkin has Rockstar - $39.00, charge while listening at the same time; dongle for 3.5 to Lightening cable, make sure properly connected, hear a click; using a Braille display to read a book in Voice Dream Reader;  accessability of Air B& B; Home Away – similar to Air B&B; Southwest app -  very accessible, need to use screen recognition for first screen; United app,  Orbits, and Expedia – accessible for booking airline ticets;   United  American Airline will waive fee for in-person help; had a toll free accessability hotline line; sometime tricky when selecting date for arrival and departure; currency identication app – Eye Note by Treasury Department; use Seeing AI to identify money; MCT Money Reader; Cash Reader – paid app; creating Siri shortcut for the different Seeing AI channels; dictation stops when use two-finger double tap to start dictation. In text edit field;  editing in the Notes app; personal hotspot – the other person has to sign in again after 45 minutes; Notepad app – had good dictation; joining Clubhouse; locating the Clubhouse icon on home screen; can search on the last page of home screen called the library page; finding app in the recents folder on the library page; newly downloaded apps at the bottom of the home screen before the dock;  ask Siri to open Clubhouse; moving an app from the library; accessible burglar alarm system apps – ADT, Total Connect, Xfinity; Ring Doorbell system is accessible; using a Google Assistant to control  alarm system; deleting multiple e-mails from Gmail app – not possible; easier to use Apple native Mail app; use  Gmail on the browser, then delete.

iBUG Buzz #485 May 24, 2021

Facilitators: Keith & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements;  Zoom update – alerts that call is being recorded; can use magic tap to mute on Zoom; using Braille display to enter e-mail addresses;  trouble entering a group of e-mails with Braille display; finding edit field in rotor – edit field appears only in a text field; one-finger double tap and hold to invoke context menu, can swipe right to paste;  changing order o items in rotor; refreshing podcast in the  Overcast app; downloads tab at the top shows latest podcasts; paid subscription to Overcast – no adds and can upload MP3 files to cloud; exercise programs for  the blind – Aaptiv very accessible; Apple fitness; using blue tooth keyboard to access emoji menu; using Google Translate; other exercise options – Yoga for the Blind, and Angel Eyes broadcast on ACB Radio; VoiceOver Siri Voice stop when restart the Apple Watch Series 6; quick way to mute all sounds on the Apple Watch -  silent mode; Clubhouse invitations do not expire; use Siri to invoke silent mode on Apple Watch;  holding delete key – is not deleting continuously; entering headings in the Notes app; how to like a secondary tweet in Twitter; in Notes app – choose format, swipe right to headings; avoiding direct touch area in Blindfold games; iToys segment – Herbie – presentation on Bose MC700 series; Physical description;  Alexa built in, but Alexa app must be open on your iPhone; comparison of Airpods Pros and Bose MC700; noise cancellation explained;

iBUG Buzz #484 May 17, 2021

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements;  importance of turning on the screen curtain when learning VoiceOver; turning on screen curtain on the Apple Watch;  two-finger triple tap – toggles crown navigation, and three-finger triple tap toggles screen curtain on Apple Watch; Siri activated without prompting; iOS 14.5 update has introduced bugs into the native Apple Podcast app; reasons to get an Apple Watch – health monitoring and exercise; Apple Watch is safer and void having iPhone stolen out of  your hand; changing notification sounds on Apple Watch – not possible at this time; is it possible to use Apple Watch to locate an Air Tag – no; Clubhouse questions – when in closing the buddy list, the app takes you to a different room – known bug; techniques to exiting the buddy list; turning off safe driving mode in Zoom app; adding event from a  Google invitation; listening to recording of iBUG Café from website, unable to move forward in the recording, gets stuck; can use media control in Control Center; using Tiles to locate objects; description of Air Tags; volume of sound on Air Tags; chirping and pinging sound on Air Tag; changing the name in the Find My App – modify the contact; reverse dot order in Braille Screen Input; using Braille Screen Input to open apps; adding member to existing text group, go to info, look for add contact button;

iBUG Buzz #483 May 10, 2021

Facilitators: Marc & Stephen

Topics: iBUG announcements; pairing Air Pods Pros; unsubscribing from a Podcast; Facebook and tracking; Siri not reading text message before sending, hard reset – volume up, volume down, power button down for 10 seconds; issue with volume on iPhone – adjust volume  with side buttons, turn it off; old phone number is appearing, though it has been deleted from contacts; shutting down iPhone 12 Mini, hold power and volume down; can turn off 911 feature so avoid accidentally triggering that; VoiceOver losing focus while reading e-mail, toggle VoiceOver on and off; system reset, turn off iPhone; in Zoom, if change name in participants, that is temporary; change display name in Zoom app, is permanent; whether to put a password on your Apple Watch; can use Apple Watch to unlock iPhone with mask; can automatically unlock  Apple  Watch with iPhone; Apple Watch showing past back ups; joining Zoom  meeting with link; under Zoom settings, can select how you connect; using Air Drop to share a password; Air Tag, how long will it take to get notified of stalker;  Apple air tag key ring versus one by Velkin; if you loose your Air Tag, get notification, chirping after three days; turning on notification in Clubhouse for clubs, click on RSVP to get notifications; also get notifications if following one of the moderators; latest updates to Clubhouse tells you number of participants and moderators; in room in Clubhouse, two-finger double tap to see who is speaking; how to unfollow people in Clubhouse; in Netflix, trouble getting audio-description in a different language.

iBUG Buzz #482 May 3, 2021

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; iOS 14.5 update  review fixed Braille display panning; Braille  input issues; use Apple Watch to unlock while masked; Air Tags; report accidents in Apple Maps like the Waze app; dual sim 5g support; over 200 new emoji; use Siri to set preferred music app; new Siri voices; Siri to announce incoming calls; use Siri to answer calls; app tracking transparency; view city charts in Apple Music; design changes in Podcast app; sort reminder list; able to print reminder list; new shortcut actions; using Find My to locate third-party items;  Find My Security – helps detect an unknown Air Tag to prevent tracking; Air Tags cost $29.00 for one, or $99 for four Air Tags; when using Air Tags, ultra-wide band, gives straight line directions; difference between Tiles and Air Tags; downloading new Siri voices; setting up Apple Watch to unlock with mask; deleting podcast after listening automatically; using Siri to answer iPhone; trouble logging into Twitterific; use  setting, then passwords; reading in Apple Books; use speak screen, and it will read separate from VoiceOver; dismissing notifications;  different types of notifications; face recognition on iPhone 12 Mini;  turn off attention, that way does not matter if you are not looking at the iPhone; checking for last Apple Watch back up; can schedule trash from e-mail to be emptied; adding a credit card to PayPal; Clubhouse update allows you to see who is speaking with VoiceOver; It is telling you who is unmuted; clearing storage in iCloud; use Google Photos to store photos; turning off alarms when on Zoom;  using reminders instead of alarms.

iBUG Buzz #481 April 26, 2021

Facilitators: Keith & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; voice controls on iPhone – can cause echoing on Facetime calls, still need to know VoiceOver gestures; retrieving Siri searches; after conduct Siri search for website, use share sheet to create bookmark for website; can also share link to website on home screen; recommendations for accessories for iPhone 12 Pro – Otter Box Defender, Life proof case, make cables are MFI certified, Anker brand is reliable for cables, braided cables are more durable, Mag Safe charger; wireless chargers are slower than wired chargers; Friends getting kicked off of Facebook friend list; podcast apps include Backpack, Downcast, Overcast, and Castro, or Ootunes; Audesy  (formerly Radio.com), features primarily CBS stations; Audacity is audio editing software; how to send long voice memos by text;  audio recordings within Messages app – can set how long it should be saved;  can record the voice memo and save to Dropbox or Google Drive, then just send out a link  to that file; Just Press Record automatically saves to Dropbox; muting your self on Clubhouse, when called to the sgage, better to mute yourself; can remove yourself to the audience; join as speaker or maybe later; new Clubhouse update; in Clubhouse, is there a way to applaud with VoiceOver, like sighted people tap on their microphones and cause a flash; following a club versus joining a club in Clubhouse; starting a room versus starting a club in Clubhouse; is it possible to listen to a conversation in Clubhouse without entering the room? No; iToys segment – Air Pods Max headphones – presented by Brad. Over the ear or ear muff style headphones, heavy, all metal shell, ear piece covered by fabric; no on/off switch;  automatic head detection; automatically goes to lower power mode when not in use; store in a sleeve;  Air Pods Max allows you to distinguish different instruments, better than Bose Quiet Comfort headphones; no mute button.

iBUG Buzz #480 April 19, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen, & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; How to silence VoiceOver without turning off speech or VoiceOver – two-finger gentle tap on screen, or turn off raise to wake in settings; three-finger double tap to turn off speech; tap anywhere on screen to get focus off time in status bar; using beacons in Blind Square; Use Navi Lens app to create paper beacons; use Sound Scape; use Clew demo from iBUG Café of February 14, 2021; Power Beats 2nd Generation – weird deep voice  when turning on device – try hard reset;  cutting and pasting text with text selection; using three-finger quadruple tap to select text that has been spoken by VoiceOver; Pinch in and pinch out to select text; moving apps to a different page of home screen;  find first app you want to move, swipe up or down, VoiceOver will say edit with different choices; using Alexa app on iPhone to locate iPhone; recommendation for quick way to save several Zoom links on home screen; trouble logging into Clubhouse – unable to set up profile; how to read  a person’s contact information on Clubhouse – go to their profile; trying to sign into Zoom on a new iPhone – check Internet signal, original Airpods not pairing right away; key chain app explained- Blind Abilities podcast and app; Apple’s password manager; logging into Audible with Amazon password; Key chain can store credit card information; if you already have a password stored for a website, you will get a prompt  to update your password; downloading the mentor application from iBUG website, saved to Files app, under iCloud drive and downloads folder; how to retrieve recording of Zoom from iPhone; Apple event – Air Tags,  iPad Pro, iPad Mini, 12:00 PM Central Time; how to find people you are following on Clubhouse;

iBUG Buzz #479 April 12, 2021

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; opening a link from a text message; e-mail notifications; notification settings; dismissing notifications; setting up Clubhouse app; using scrub gesture in Clubhouse; using Siri to read unread messages; sorting files on iCloud drive in alphabetical order; selecting multiple files in the Files app for sharing; creating sub-folders in Files app; gesture for iPhone without home button, swipe up from bottom, hear  little  blip or pop and haptic feedback , the first one is home screen, second one is for app switcher;  lift your finger when you reach  desired point; using Back Tap gesture to activate app switcher; pros and cons of Back Tap; single finger quadruple tap, secondary activation; entering name on Zoom app; create profile in Zoom;  downloading the Clubhouse app; what to include in Clubhouse profile; do not include personal information, but generic information about interests that  will help people to find you; first twelve words is immediately available without expanding profile window;  can you enter a private meeting that appears in your hallway;  VoiceOver bug, social meetings in Clubhouse appear as private rooms; sequence for installing Clubhouse app and then accept an invite;   you will receive text message with invitation; active speaker avatar in Zoom; four-finger double tap,  practice gestures; swiping through posts in Facebook;  three-finger swipe up to move large post, then swipe right for next post;  or double-tap on Newsfeed to refresh the screen;  activating haptic feedback on Apple Watch; make sure Apple Watch is asleep before activating haptic feedback; turning off the iPhone 12 – power button and volume up, the buttons, emergency SOS, power off, or cancel;   tap power button 5 times to activate emergency SOS; can also disable the Emergency SOS feature; if you activate Emergency SOS, tap on stop call;  have to stop calling on two screens, if you hit cancel, it will continue to call 911;  trouble with Face id, only works with iPhone in portrait mode, hold 14 inches from face, turn off attention; rerecord the face id.

iBUG Buzz #478 April 5, 2021

Facilitators: Maria, Brad,  & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; labeling a picture;   activate photo, swipe up, option to add caption; how to remove item  from Amazon shopping cart; Amazon accessibility  very helpful; rumors of monetization on Clubhouse; Clubhouse  invitations; Amazon Accessibility line 206-922-0880; how to unmute a text message thread, swipe up on thread, option to hide alerts or show alerts; source of audio-described movies – ACB.ORG/adp; text message in Uber app; texts with an app such as Instacart or Uber shows up in messages as well; Searching in YouTube; using Siri to make a call – two fingers on the screen to silence VoiceOver, turn off VoiceOver to avoid interruptions, or three-finger double tap to silence speech; getting started with Apple Watch out of the box; sending message to driver in Uber; sharing live location in Uber; downloading files to iPhone; adding item to home screen from share sheet; Notes and add item to home screen are after the more button in the share sheet; four-finger tap to go to end of share sheet; After Shocks headphones called Aeropex; wired earpods on sale for $16.00 on Amazon; Using Siri to put event on the default calendar, then edit the event to move it to a different calendar; Voice Control.

iBUG Buzz #477 March 29, 2021

Facilitators: Marc & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; spell check, turn on auto correct; also go to settings, accessibility, keyboard, and enable full keyboard;  in an edit field, choose misspelled word in rotor, swipe up and down to select words; typing post on Facebook, VoiceOver suggests possible contacts; best to keep typing; can also double tap in edit field, then dictate the post; trouble with dictating on Air Pods Pros, better to use wired headphones; turning off direct touch in an app in Blindfold games; ear piece on SE 2020 not working, try pressing volume up button; plug in charger for a few minutes, then reset ear piece; hearing echo on Verison iPhone; recommendations for upgrading iPhone, home button v. no home button, face recognition v. touch id; Se 2020 is smaller, body of iPhone 8 with internals of iPhone 11, also consider quality of camera for OCR;in a group text, if all are iPhones, then can rename, however, if there is one Android in the group, cannot rename; how to rename a group text; anyone in the group text can  change the name of the group; is it possible to create a contact from a group text message? No; once you type a person’s name from the group, it will populate with the name of the group as if it were a regular contact; cheaper headphones are beeping when reading a document – suggest re-pairing the device; may beep because battery is low; how to check for firmware updates; how to turn off notifications on Clubhouse; navigating containers on iPad with Bluetooth keyboard; recommendation for a tether for wireless headphones; Skull Candy; Anchor Slim – inexpensive; demo of how to insert  a passcode or numeric identification following a phone number; entering commas to create pauses; then it will automatically enter all of the numeric identifications; Can also type phone number with commas etc in the Notes app, copy and paste into phone field of the contact; also use same technique for Zoom phone numbers or One Tap calls; same technique can be used for bank and routing number.

iBUG Buzz #476 March 22, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Facebook notification says images; flick up on image, says generate detailed image description; how to automatically update apps in App Store; toggle automatic update to on;  can also update all apps at once;  Facebook image – double tap on image, opens the person’s profile picture; recommendation for leather iPad case – Guidelights and Gadgets, cellularoutfitters.com; update mailing address for Apple id; copying Zoom link from Facebook, three-finger quadruple tap to copy link; two-finger double tap and hold, label element allows you to copy text; use rotor, go to edit, then paste text;  after copying Zoom link, open in Safari, copy into address bar, then tap go or enter to launch the meeting; using spell check with Bluetooth keyboard; auto correct feature; using Airpods Pro on Clubhouse app; how to bookmark a website on Safari, click on share, then add to favorites, or create bookmark; how to answer the iPhone – two-finger double tap, sometime the magic tap does not work; check on your gestures with VoiceOver practice; make sure both fingers are touching the screen; incoming call is displayed as banner or full screen; four-finger double tap to open VoiceOver help; four-finger single tap at the bottom of screen will go to last element; using blue tooth headphones to answer a call; comparing size of iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro max; do you miss your home button?; face id works in the rain, better than touch id; invitations to Clubhouse; logging out of another Zoom  account; updating credit card in wallet; turning on airplane mode fixes wifi issues; how to identify who is speaking in Clubhouse, see who is not muted on stage; turning of predictive words;  turn slide to type off; in Facebook, 100 people reached; latest update, profile picture  does not have the person’s name; Twitter Mobile app, 19 fleets; uploading a photo to Facebook; using Seeing AI to identify pictures.  

iBUG Buzz #475 March 15, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Facebook notification says images; flick up on image, says generate detailed image description; how to automatically update apps in App Store; toggle automatic update to on;  can also update all apps at once;  Facebook image – double tap on image, opens the person’s profile picture; recommendation for leather iPad case – Guidelights and Gadgets, cellularoutfitters.com; update mailing address for Apple id; copying Zoom link from Facebook, three-finger quadruple tap to copy link; two-finger double tap and hold, label element allows you to copy text; use rotor, go to edit, then paste text;  after copying Zoom link, open in Safari, copy into address bar, then tap go or enter to launch the meeting; using spell check with Bluetooth keyboard; auto correct feature; using Airpods Pro on Clubhouse app; how to bookmark a website on Safari, click on share, then add to favorites, or create bookmark; how to answer the iPhone – two-finger double tap, sometime the magic tap does not work; check on your gestures with VoiceOver practice; make sure both fingers are touching the screen; incoming call is displayed as banner or full screen; four-finger double tap to open VoiceOver help; four-finger single tap at the bottom of screen will go to last element; using blue tooth headphones to answer a call; comparing size of iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro max; do you miss your home button?; face id works in the rain, better than touch id; invitations to Clubhouse; logging out of another Zoom  account; updating credit card in wallet; turning on airplane mode fixes wifi issues; how to identify who is speaking in Clubhouse, see who is not muted on stage; turning of predictive words;  turn slide to type off; in Facebook, 100 people reached; latest update, profile picture  does not have the person’s name; Twitter Mobile app, 19 fleets; uploading a photo to Facebook; using Seeing AI to identify pictures.  

iBUG Buzz #474 March 8, 2021

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; streaming v. downloading a podcast;  finding Zoom link in text message; copy Zoom link and create a contact for iBUG meeting;  how to get the price of an iPhone; Voice Control – how to flick left or right;  list of commands with proper syntax to accomplish task;   can create a list of fields with numbers, then go to a certain numbered field; online services to get price quote for iPhone – Gazelle;  ask iPhone service provider about trade in value; ;   check on E-Bay; VoiceOver shutting off frequently – restart of iPhone will fix temporarily; Siri repeating commands on Apple Watch, double announcements; use Alexa speaker as a Bluetooth device to play Net flix; Voice in a Can app – load on iPhone, connect to Apple Watch, then can have Alexa on your Apple Watch;  Braille Screen Input on the iPad; adding Apple Card to PayPal; exiting share feature on Clubhouse App; asking accessibility questions in the Fifteen Percent Room on Clubhouse;  once you ping someone on Clubhouse app, choose share, then close; when will iOS 14.5  be out;  Airpods Max; March Apple Event – possibly release Air Tags; four-finger double tap turns on help; gestures on iPhones without a home button;  demo of adding item  to rotor  - settings, accessibility, VoiceOver, rotor;  activating the rotor; making a calendar entry, save URL as the location; if use list of history in Zoom, then must enter password; clearing a single item from Zoom history – all or none; Zoom history is device specific; accessible games – Dice World, Blindfold games, Moxi 2,  saving Zoom link to URL field in a contact card; What’s App chat group about accessible games; navigating Blindfold Wheel of Fortune; auto fill; key chain store password for websites; auto fill draws from your contact information.

iBUG Buzz #473 March 1, 2021

Facilitators: Maria, Stephen, & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Clubhouse app, in beta, enter a room automatically muted, raise your hand to get permission to speak; social media, personal information maybe shared; create shortcut or text replacement under keyboard settings; description of photo in Facebook can turn off image description; caption on photograph; photos app; two-finger double tap and hold, label element; NFB Newsline – TV listings, call in on the phone for the first time, then it will show TV listings; still not getting notifications on a subscribed calendar; go into settings, accounts, will show subscribed calendars; not receiving text notifications since iOS 14, probably a bug; recommendations for portable iPhone charger – emergency keychain charger, little battery called Flex Pocket; battery charging cases; sticky chargers, Apple silicon case; sending Zoom phone number, can create a contact card with that phone number; when sending a contact card, VoiceOver will say file; Voice Dream Reader will open any format that is not protected; Gmail is asking for password, go to settings, accounts, delete Gmail account and reload; explanation of imap protocol; Gmail account versus native mail app; reordering inboxes; ;  recommendations for app to transcribe audio to text – Just Press Record; Otter.AI, allows to import and transcribe; Just Press Record is $4.95 one-time purchase; VoiceOver not automatically reading back dictation; using Siri to make a grocery list; double tap on dictation button; use Notes app; use Voice Memos; use reminder to create grocery list – then add items to grocery list; recommendation for air printer with iPhone; look for printer with actual physical buttons;  need airprint protocol; deleting a large quantity of e-mails, select all, and look for delete button on the bottom. Choose edit button, then toolbar changes.

iBUG Buzz #472 February 22, 2021

Facilitators: Kenny & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; subscribing to a calendar;  reviewing your subscribed calendars; schedule alerts on calendar to get notifications of event;  adjusting Air Pods settings; swiping down with three fingers to navigate a lengthy e-mail or vertical scroll bar; auto answer feature; extending number of  times iPhone rings; using Wifi calling to call a landline; contact carrier, and then enable wifi calling; reading a Take Control Book on the iBooks app; whether you can read books from iBooks app in Voice Dream Reader;  Kindle is also an accessible book reading app; to share an article from website, pull up in Safari, then share to iBooks app; use APH Braille Blaster to convert document, then read on iPhone; using the Bard app; flagging files in Voice Dream Reader;  pinning a text message thread;  how to leave a text message group; using Voice Dream Reader to read a PDF; navigating in Book Share in Read to Go App;   create a text group thread and name the group; share button unavailable on Amazon app; work around is hit the refresh button to find share button; finding Zoom meetings list history on iPad; controlling volume of VoiceOver; put volume in rotor to control VoiceOver volume; turn off or toggle off the control volume with side buttons; using Siri to send a text message group; using Card Hop to create contact message group; creating a contact group;  text message group only works if all members are iPhone users; Card Hop will allow to create group with iPhone and Android users; i-Toys segment – the Withings Bluetooth Scale, demo by Herbie;  physical description, using the Health Mate app; using the Apple Watch with Health Mate app;  no audio feedback, only get information from app;  Withings Scale – three models, Body, Body Plus, and Body cardiac; latest update,  to Facebook, back button is missing; can use two-finger scrub to go back;  also double tap on tab your are on to go back; while on a phone call, Facetime call came in with ringtone; hearing the ringtone, not the normal beeps signaling an incoming call;

iBUG Buzz #471 February 15, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; potential scam – Apple Support calls to say your account is compromised; most companies will not call you directly in the event of a problem; also can change your Apple ID password;  creating event in calendar; use Siri to create calendar event; use Voice Memos to make a note of appointment or create a reminder; setting up a reminder; using app called VO Calendar allows you to make a recording on a specific date; turning VoiceOver off on Bluetooth keyboard, VoiceOver Key and H three times;  app for air fryer, received a *download in progress* message; hard reset solves problems on iPhone; turning on shutter sound in camera app; turning off the Raise to  wake, go to  settings, display, raise to wake, toggle; tap to wake; Seeing AI World View feature available on iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and 2020 iPad Pro; image recognition has improved;  live photo explained;  customizing sounds under settings, VoiceOver, Audio, and sounds and haptics; bug with initiating a three-way call, only works if add third caller the first time, or else have to exit app and start over;  reading information off twitter; ability to share someone:s post depends on their privacy setting; saving Zoom link in a calendar event; if you received a formal Zoom invitation, you can add zoom link to calendar, otherwise , a simple Zoom link in an e-mail must be added separately to calendar; copying a Facebook post – let VoiceOver finish reading, then three-finger quadruple tap;  two-finger tap and hold, label feature, may be possible to three-finger quadruple tap without having VoiceOver read the whole text;  adding callers- Verison may have upper limit of 3 callers, other providers like AT&T  and Sprint  allow up to  five  callers; powering off iPhone 11, hold volume up power button for a few seconds, here vibration; and slide to power off, emergency SOS, or cancel;  tap side button five times to trigger SOS feature – this feature can be toggled on or off; if  use Siri to call 911, be sure to say Call 911 with speaker phone;  setting up Voice Mail, asking for pass code; hard to trigger fall detection on Apple Watch, very few falls are detected; if hold down top volume button and power button, may trigger count down to emergency service, hear a siren; can notify friends and family simultaneously when calling 911, they will receive a map of where you are; creating a mailing list – go to notes app, create list of e-mails, separated by comma and space, go to mail app, create new contact, enter name, then copy list of e-mails from notes app into e-mail address field.

iBUG Buzz #470 February 8, 2021

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; text message failed to send to Android phone; recommendation for Speed Test app; speedtest.net on web; making cellular calls on iPad if iPhone is nearby, enable wifi calling, must be on same wifi network; purchasing movie on iTunes, using touch id to authenticate purchase;  VoiceOver freezing up, solution triple click power button to toggle VoiceOver on and off; volume controls for ringers and VoiceOver; for ringer volume, set ringer volume to 100%, then turn off the change volume with side buttons; when on Zoom call, VoiceOver volume is low, three-finger double tap will fix the problem; audio ducking explained; touch id and pass codes, can toggle iTunes and App Store off; navigating Bard by bookmarks or chapters, not by page;  Learning Ally navigable by page; Voice Dream Reader with Book Share book is navigable by page; setting up group on Messenger app; new chat, add friends, next button, and name the group; when read e-mail message, VoiceOver says  “swipe down for custom action, then double tap,”- can turn off rotor action, this means you cannot swipe up to delete etc.;  rotor versus rotor action; using One Tap Mobile on Zoom call, disconnects when answering a second call; try Zoom app, and when call comes in, can accept other calls; SE 2020 battery life is not very good; turning off haptics helps battery life; using Siri to answer calls; cannot use Siri to answer a call, maybe use Voice Control; auto answer feature, answers all calls; setting of group in Messenger, new message, search or select friends, choose done, rename the group; recording audio message in Messenger app, double tap on record button, swipe to right, tap on second record button; playing Apple music if not on wifi; go to setting, music, and enable cellular data, then can access cloud music anywhere without wifi; can download music to your iPhone; when listening to a song, swipe up and choose download; how to watch Jeopardy on your iPhone; Lowcast app; Comcast, use Stream app to watch on iPhone; YouTube TV, $40 per month; Sling TV 200 channels $20 per month; Spectrum App; Comcast, record Jeopardy, then watch on iPhone; streaming services give you access on all devices, YouTube TV $65 per month; customizing which apps are off loaded; optimize storage should be turned off to prevent random off loading of apps; if you have Optimize Storage on, then if you have not used an app in a long time, it will automatically off load the app; if you want the app, have to download it again.   

iBUG Buzz #469 February 1, 2021

Facilitators:  Maria & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements;  recommendations and deciding factors when upgrading to new iPhone – cost, storage, battery life,   availability of lidar; Apple may stop selling iPhone 12 Minis; iPhone 13 will most likely all have lidar; sending a group message that includes an Android user; enable text message as well as iMessages;  if SMS is turned off, cannot send message to Android user; turn off Bluetooth, when having conductivity issues;  in iOS 14.4 can define a device as a headset under Bluetooth settings; managing storage on iPhone, whether to upgrade iCloud storage; configuring iCloud; making FaceTime calls on iPad; posting to iBUG Facebook group page; find create post button;  activating hand off; accessing folder on i-Cloud Drive;  can toggle iCloud Drive on and off; more drastic step is sign completely our of iCloud; answering a second call on iPhone,  three buttons, end and accept, hold and accept, and  decline or ignore; BARD moved files to the cloud, so will have quicker downloads; new settings in BARD, automatic play  and 5-second rewind; iOS 14.4 and Braille displays; Kindle skipping pages on Braille display; work around – turn off automatic panning; sharing a contact card; how to turn off punctuation on iPhone; if activities is in rotor, can  accidentally turn on programming, which causes VoiceOver to read all punctuation;  iOS bug, can go to VoiceOver, activities, programming, and verbosity; text selection; demo of selecting text; need to add text selection to rotor; make sure text selection and edit are next to each other in rotor; enabling spoken content when selecting text; Things app – organizing your life beyond the calendar, has journaling capabilities; can use Drafts App and Day One for journals; VoiceOver, Braille, turn off automatic panning; automatic panning v. automatic scrolling in iOS 14; sharing Facebook post; scheduling posts as an admin on a Facebook account; sending a text message with a Zoom link; iOS is creating two separate messages; iOS creates a smart link, that says join Zoom meeting.

iBUG Buzz #468 January 26, 2021

Facilitators:  Kenny & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; adding a widget for battery level; while on Facetime call, turned on VoiceOver and it locked the iPhone; multi-tasking while on a call; description of podcasts on iBUG website; posting on a friend’s timeline for their birthday;  AirPods Pro settings assigning functions to each AirPod; activating transparency mode; posting  on a Facebook friend’s timeline demo; Powerbeats Pro does not have noise cancellation; using Facebook Messenger Pin to pay; accessible calendar apps - VO Calendar app, Fantistical; iPhone says charging port to the left or right, unknown trigger; need to have screen orientation locked; Image description - randomly hear “blue sky,” can turn off feature in each app; put image description in rotor to quickly disable it; using magnifier to identify items in the room; Image description available on older iPhones, but not as descriptive as on newer models; using Oo Tunes, song information inaccurate; when writing a post in Facebook, names of contacts are inserted instead;  Facebook is providing suggestions  from your contacts, but keep typing your post; alternatively, type post in the Notes app, copy and paste to Facebook; ringtone on Apple Watch Titanium edition is different from sports watch; Google Hang Outs is accessible on iPhone; changing font in Facebook settings; low power mode notification comes back after being dismissed; iPhone SE2 battery life; Apple Watch and fall detection not working, or not triggered; i-Toys segment - Apple Home Pod Mini - demo by Herbie; description; comparison with Home Pod; sound quality; standard Home Pod is $349, Home Pod Mini is $99; similar to Amazon Echo, but much more restricted in skills;  better sound quality; can make phone calls, play music; use airplay to listen to Bard on Home Pod Mini; play messages; when restarting iPhone, screen curtain is on, even though screen curtain was turned off  before shut down.  

iBUG Buzz #467 January 18, 2021

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; setting to ignore the mute button,  to get audio feedback from Siri when the mute button is activated;  deleting text in notes, use text selection rotor; how to schedule an event in calendar  for events on first and third weeks of month; quick option is to create two separate events, one on the first week, and one on the third week; how to turn off the iPhone; powering off the iPhone;  how to erase apps from Apple Watch; select app on Apple Watch, swipe up with one finger, and double tap to delete the app; how enable scrolling with crown on Apple Watch, two-finger triple tap; dictation button not appearing on Facebook; navigating message in an e-mail thread; use rotor to choose messages, then swipe up and down with one finger; how to see comments on Facebook; email  thread defined; deleting text, double tap and hold on delete key  to erase to the beginning; fix focus issues with soft reset – volume up, volume down, and hold power button for ten seconds; soft reset fixed battery drain issues; navigating an edit field with a Braille display; recommendation for battery chargers for multiple devices; wireless charging stand; enabling video on Zoom when joining meeting; using virus protection on iPhone, Norton; banking on iPhone, better to use designated banking app, not e-mail; Home Pod is not playing correct play list; follow-up to Gmail issue where not receiving all emails on a particular Gmail account; filters on e-mail; iPhone not backing up; apps for reading PDF’s – Voice Dream Reader, Envision AI, KNFB Reader, adding an item to share sheet, add more items;  Voice in a Can  app – use iPhone and Apple Watch to hear Alexa app.

iBUG Buzz #466 January 11, 2021

Facilitators: Keith & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; in iOS 14 with iPhone mute, Siri will not respond verbally, but works with headphones; Siri’s answer appears visually, but not spoken on VoiceOver; answering a call, change setting from badges to whole screen;  accessing keypad on a menu when on the iPhone with pharmacy; if activate sensor at top of iPhone, may hide the keypad; using  commas to enter pauses when entering phone number; scheduling a meeting on Zoom;  Do Not Disturb, calls still coming through; changing display name on Zoom; commenting on Facebook live; VoiceOver shakey when switching between apps;  force reboot – iPhone X at higher, volume up, volume down, then hold down side button for five seconds; answering call, change setting from compact view to ful screen; caution when muting calls from unknown callers; call waiting, switching between callers, options such as end and accept and hold and accept; Wifi still shows up though internet is down; finding mileage for indoor cycling, use treadmill setting to get mileage. Changing typing mode from touch typing to standard typing; blood oxygen level detector only available on Series 6 Apple Watch; how to hear other person’s VoiceOver when on a telephone call; not receiving certain Gmail messages; how to delete folders in Gmail; using Air Pods Pro automatically switching between iOS devices; Google Display Kapcha; using Lidar on iPhone 12; using Apple Watch if you left your iPhone at home; cellular plans are cheaper in Europe.

iBUG Buzz #465 January 4, 2021

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Mail app not displaying all e-mail in the inbox;  check filters, refresh inbox, check background refresh setting;  using Super Sense app, on sale for holidays;  Voice Dream products on sale; recording in stereo in  Just Press Record  app;  two-finger double tap or magic tap to start dictation; in iOS 14 dictation button moved to the right; using lidar for object identification and navigation;  lidar only available on iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max; how to lock rotation;  toggling screen curtain; Siri not responsive; prompt to unmute in Zoom; sharing screen on Zoom;  cases for iPhone 12, Apple silicone case; Otter Box Defender Series, Defender Pro with anti microbial protection; low profile plastic case from Sonix; positioning iPhone so other can see you; pasting a Zoom link from Facebook Messenger, paste to Notes app;  setting up multiple repeating events on calendar app; asking Siri to start video recording, say record video, then use volume buttons to start the recording, turn off speech so it is not in recording;  using Envision AI to recognize photos.

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iBUG Buzz #464 December 21, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• Link to Jumpstart Mentoring Program on iBUG website;

• Accessing Zoom link with Hotmail;

• Gmail messages slow to load;

• Check Gmail web portal, or delete Gmail account and reload on iPhone;

• Navigating through e-mail messages;

• Touch the status bar to navigate to the top of your e-mail messages, or swipe down with three fingers to move up, or by using the vertical scroll bar;

• Removing a link to Zoom meeting from history;

• Creating a contact card with Zoom link;

• Accessibility shortcut, triple click power button to turn on VoiceOver or magnification;

• Changing sensitivity of screen, go to accessibility and touch;

• Under accessibility, double time out – allows you to changes responsiveness;

• Using Team Viewer and Quick Assist on iPhone;

• Text recognition app that tells you if document  is upside down – Envision AI and KNFB Reader;

• Object identifier – Super Sense app on sale;

• Indoor navigation – Clew, iPhone 12 with Lidar, coming soon Super Lidar from makers of Super Sense;

• Seeing AI – free app, use the scene channel to locate a door;

• Road Stone GPC;

• How to label photo demo;

• Trouble with Siri – check wifi, or restart iPhone;

• Team Viewer – Apple prevents other person from accessing or controlling your iPhone remotely;

• Indoor navigation app – Good Maps;

• Super Sense interface has changed – you can ask what you want to search for;

• Unable to cancel email and create a draft;

• One option is go into list of drafts and delete each one;

• Video editing app – use camera app in photo/video viewer;

• Zoom link with passwords embedded;

• Direct touch on AT&T app, rotor, find direct touch, swipe right and it goes away;

• Removing sim card from old iPhone and installing into new iPhone.

iBUG Buzz #463 December 14, 2020

Facilitators: Brad & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• sending text message from Apple Watch;

• entering 16 digit code on telephone;

• solutions – memorize credit card number, create a contact with commas that inserts pauses, use auto fill, use website instead, get live agent;

• sharing ringtone with family share;

• short cut for invert colors;

• activating reader mode on website;

• notification and Bluetooth headphones;

• transferring data from Android to iPhone;

• iPads and the mute button;

• AirPods Max;

• audio description on Hulu;

• exporting playlist from Amazon or Spotify;

• creating list in reminders;

• setting to manually update the iPad;

• delete that iOS 14 download;

• hospital portal app inaccessible;

• entering numbers in Braille Screen input in UEB;

• exporting data from Health app;

• links not appearing in rotor, rotor is contextual;

• signing with Aaptive for free 30 day trial option;

• customizing VoiceOver sounds;

• turning off VoiceOver to check a box;

• VoiceOver garbled;

• Siri no longer locating Apple Watch, the Find My app is able to locate the Apple Watch;

• enable Wifi calling;

• demo of Siri pinging Apple Watch. 

iBUG Buzz #462 December 7, 2020

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• Facebook not reading tabs or posts;

• Facebook posting answers but not the question;

• pros and cons of native Twitter app;

• Twitter and Twitterific can use either or both;

• using Bluetooth keyboard in Zoom;

• description of Quick Nav;

• using picture-in -picture with Netflix, can text while watching the movie;

• Sirius XM Radio app is accessible;

• in Zoom to stop hearing people coming in and out of the meeting, turn off speech or VoiceOver;

• settings, meetings, show participants, turn it off;

• turning on original sound in Zoom so others can hear the VoiceOver;

• how to turn off image description;  

• accessing past iBUG podcast on iBUG website;

• using Victor Reader to access iBUG Buzz call since June 2020;

• locked out of iPhone;

• changing your weight in the Health app;  

• scale by Withings connect to iPhone in Health Mate app;  

• Air Pods, sound fading in and out;

• procedure for upgrading to a new iPhone – back up your iPhone, data transfer from one iPhone to another;

• create encrypted backup – then all of your passwords are saved;   

• BARD books will not transfer over;

• need to make sure both iPhones are running to most recent iOS;

• restoring from iCloud will be simpler and keychain will store your passwords;

• Money reader gone, Super Sense is good replacement for identifying money.

• Super Sense app on sale 50% off;

• Apple Watch not updating to the cloud. 

iBUG Buzz #461 November 30, 2020

Facilitators: Keith & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• trouble with foldable keyboard, only one side works initially;

• in Facebook Live, unable to comment;

• comment field near bottom, text field allows you to comment;

• using rotor to navigate iBUG website, select headings from rotor, swipe to right to Jumpstart mentee application;

• neoprene case for Bluetooth keyboard;

• meeting links in history in Zoom, some links are missing;

• Zoom only keeps ten items in meetings history;  

• purchasing iPhone SE 2020;

• Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals;  

• switching carriers;  

• Power Beats Headphones features compared to Bose headphones;

• Ring doorbell with peephole others do not require peephole;

• some Ring Doorbells powered by battery; 

• Ring Doorbell app is accessible, requires wifi;

• use command or double-sided tape to mount camera on wall;

• placing iPhone on table causes the Bard app to close and return to home screen;  

• trying to set up iPad by restoring from old backup, try iPad to iPad transfer;  

• Bard in Bard app, setting, audio, choose background playback and autolock;

• now allow to listen to book even when screen is locked;

• setting electronic greeting cards -  Blindfold Greeting Cards; 

• maybe Jenny Larson another source for animated cards;

• in Message app, say “happy birthday” automatically adds screen effect with balloons;

• special screen effects in Messages app;

• Blindfold games – “direct touch area”;

• Anker hub;

• Facebook not showing recent check ins;  

• speak screen in Kindle app more for low vision or sighted people, not necessary if using VoiceOver;  

• responding to private message in game; 

• image recognition, VoiceOver accessibility, turn it off;

• use search in settings;

• Picture in picture – described;

• mail app – says “attachment” though there is no attachment.

iBUG Buzz #460 November 23, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG Announcements;  

• Apple fitness plans;

• latest iPads; 

• using multiple iPhones to track steps;

• Bluetooth headphones vs. Apple Airpods;

• messages appear in Iphone, but not on iPad - settings, message, choose messages forwarding, select send to all devices; 

• sharing Note to the Files app;

• shake to undo;

• if you delete an email, can shake to undo;

• entering password from Apple Watch;

• purchasing a Kindle book on Safari or on the Amazon app;  

• accessing Jumpstart Mentor Program, Mentee Application;

• deleting flagged e-mails;

• dictating an audio message with Siri;

• if watching a movie on a Zoom call, can’t hear VoiceOver, use volume in rotor to control volume relative to the system volume;

• audio message with Siri, limited to 15 seconds;

• Home pod vs. Home Pod Mini; 

• iToys Segment -  Withings Bluetooth thermometer - Herbie and Chanelle;

• physicial description of thermometer and review of accompanying app;

• can be used without the app;

• sighted person can view the screen;

• thermometer does not touch the forehead;

• the app with integrate the information with the Health app;  

• travel power strip – has 3 USB port and 3 power outlets by Anchor;

• shape of a tenness ball with a 5 foot cord costs $19.00;

• how to deal with multiple cables – use Velcro zip ties, cable ties also useful.

iBUG Buzz #459 November 16, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG Announcements;  

• trouble with dictation;

• using spell check or misspelled words in rotor on iPhone;

• using auto correct;

• using Siri to view calendar events;  

• schedule repeating events on the third Wednesday of the month, or ask Siri to set it;

• battery problems with iPhone SE2;

• MagSafe charging, need MagSafe case;  

• should not leave on wireless charger over night;

• how to save a phone number in a text message;

• how to record or note information about a food product – use Siri to dictate a note, Dropbox app has a file creation app;

• using Seeing AI to read info on box, or Be My Eye, or Super Sense, or Voice Memos; 

• in Seeing AI, if Short Text does not work, use the handwriting feature;

• taking a picture with Voice Dream Scanner;

• techniques for taking the photograph;

• app provides feedback about if you are lined up or if edges are visible;

• moving apps in edit mode;

• starting Zoom without video;

• password is sometimes embedded in the Zoom link;

• when in app, VoiceOver saying random words, image description;

• does VoiceOver read close captions? Yes;

• possible to watch a foreign film with subtitles with VoiceOver;  

• using F1, F2, F3 to toggle between devices with Logitech k811 keyboard.

iBUG Buzz #458 November 9, 2020

Facilitators: Michael & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• how to set up an Apple Watch;

• activating cellular plan for Apple Watch;  

• microphone was muted while on Zoom and Do Not Disturb was activated;

• navigating e-mail in a thread;

• use rotor, choose Messages, and swipe up and down to move through messages in the thread;

• demo of navigating in an e-mail thread; 

• turning of threading, under Settings and Mail;

• viewing e-mail and iMessages on iPad;  

• e-mails going to junk – put the e-mail address in your contacts, then it will not go to junk;

• battery optimization;

• Siri’s alert tone is not working on speaker, but works on headphones;

• Siri tone does work in app;

• making calls on Ipad;

• enable Wifi Calling and all calls from other devices;

• can use your iPad to make a phone call to anyone, not just iPhone users;

• Apple Event on November 10th, at 12:00 Central Time, rumors of new Mac, Big Sur, and maybe Air Tags;

• using edit mode to move icons on home screen;

• using Voice Control to control iPhone with your voice, has improved since iOS13;

• Voice Control might be beneficial for anyone with dexterity issues;

• spatial audio in Airpods Pro, only works with iPhone or iPad;  

• replacing Airpods Pro that have crackling sound; 

• how to do audio editing of a music file;

• Goldwave for iOS for audio editing;

• iPhone 12 Mini 5.4 inch screen;

• how to search for ring tones in the iTunes Store;

• rewind or fast forward in What’s App message;

• iBUG will create a What’s App group;  

• widgets explained;

• turning off the flashlight with Siri;

• Apple Vis has podcasts about widgets;

• creating folders or mailboxes to organize e-mails;

• in Mail app, go to list of all mail boxes, choose edit, the new mail box is in the tool bar at the bottom of the screen.

iBUG Buzz #457 November 2, 2020

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• calibrating fingers for Braille Screen Input; 

• informative guide on Apple Vis for Braille Screen Input;

• impressions of iPhone 12 Pro, what’s in the box, the iPhone and US-BC cable;

• face ID faster and more responsive;

• description of MagSafe charger; can still use USB-A charger;

• how to end a call;

• caller information not available consistently;

• change notification to full screen;

• using back tap gesture to hang up;

• how to hide the keypad;

• four-finger swipe to switch between apps;

• Siri unresponsive;

• turning the physical mute to off will improve Siri;

• shutting down iPhone 10R;

• resetting iPhone;

• positive experience with Super Sense, an OCR app;

• how to stop Beats headphones from pairing with a device;  

• automatic update to iOS 14.1 rearranged apps;  

• to automatically update or not?;

• steps to take before giving away an iPad, sign out of Find My, sign out of app store, sign out of Apple ID;

• need to have Apple ID to reset iPhone;

• pop-up message saying device is not compatible;

• using Alt text on Facebook to provide description for blind users;

• Ring Tone Maker;

• difference between songs downloaded from Apple Music are DRM protected and those purchased from iTunes Store are not therefore might be able to make ring tones from songs purchased from iTunes store;

• iOS 14.2 coming soon;

• improved photo description on Facebook;

• iPhone providing descriptions of Zoom callers using video;

• haptic engine starting automatically;

• copying recipe from website, included a lot of Google adds;

• edit mode within iMessage;

• typing “stop” to end political text messages.

iBUG Buzz #456 October 26, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• recommendations for multi-device keyboard, Logitech K480;

• issue with BARD website loading;

• Tune In Radio app;

• iHeart Radio or OOtunes app;

• Braille Screen Input;

• using speaker phone with VoiceOver, place iPhone on flat surface;

• manually activating speaker – setting, accessibility, VoiceOver, audio;

• using Siri to play voice mail on speaker;

• using Braille display with iPhone;

• the back tap gesture;

• changing your screen name on Zoom;

• using Mail app on Apple Watch, not synced with iPhone;

• switching between two callers on iPhone;

• is What’s App available on iPad?;

• locking orientation of iPad;

• deleting all photos from Photos app, or use manage storage;

• accidentally taking screen shots;

• i-Toys Segment - Honeywell T5 Thermostat – Kenny;

• compatible with Apple Home kit, Alexa, and Google;

• set up a hub on Apple TV or iPad;

• some thermostats require authorized contractors to install or voids the warranty;

• auto locks;

• virtual keys on iPhone.

iBUG Buzz #455 October 19, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• all iBUG VILA book club items are on BARD;

• for Canadian, use CNIB or CILA readingservices in Canada;

• how to save a meeting in calendar and save Zoom link;

• create reminder from e-mail;

• clicking on date link gives different options in calendar;  

• copy Zoom link in note field in calendar;

• launching Voice Memos with Siri;

• two-finger to start and stop recording;

• using share sheet in Voice Memos;

• accessing iBUG Buzz podcast on various podcast apps and Victor Reader Stream, and website;

• ending call when screen is locked;

• trouble with back tap gesture;

• setting up back tap under touch under accessibility;  

• using AOL mail on iPhone;

• scheduling appointment with Siri;

• how to make ring tones with ring tone makers;

• Goldwave available on iPhone;

• adding posts to Facebook albums;

• searching for iBUGtoday in Twitteriffic;  

• accidentally triggering rotor;

• password problem in Uber Eats;

• when listening to playlist in YouTube, app keeps asking if you are still there;

• VoiceOver randomly freezing – fix it by toggling VoiceOver on and off;   

• when sending a text message on iPad, no message text field; 

• recommendation for headset, Plantronics with built-in microphone;

• bluetooth, single-ear loop for one ear;

• standard Apple Ear Pods great for Zoom calls;   

• Siri not giving baseball scores, instead referring to information on web.

iBUG Buzz #454 October 12, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics:  

• iBUG announcements;

• managing widgets;

• toggling reachability, under accessibility, and touch;

• navigating a picker item with three-finger swipe;

• ways to delete specific e-mails - setting up a VIP folder in mail that works on a filter;

• search for term, tap on edit, double tap on each to select;

• archiving e-mails;

• adding e-mail to VIP;

• recommendation for iPad deals;

• how to watch the Apple event on October 13th at 12:00 noon;  

• battery drain issue on iOS 14;  

• labels in Gmail;

• accessing dock on iPad with Bluetooth keyboard, control down arrow;

• accidentally answered call with split-finger double tap;

• use of containers in rotor;  

• how to remove widgets on iPad without removing them from iPhone;

• setting up repeat key to delete multiple characters;

• pros and cons of wireless chargers;

• exercising vs. optimizing your battery;

• the Mafi wireless charger;

• how to find and read unread text messages, using Siri;

• deleting pictures from Seeing AI;

• creating a bookmark by adding website to home screen;

• labels or filters in Gmail;

• create mail rules on the Gmail website;  

• folders vs labels in Gmail.

iBUG Buzz #453 October 5, 2020

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics:  

• iBUG announcements;

• assigning the Back Tap gesture to toggle VoiceOver;

• tricks for successfully activating Back Tap gesture;

• seeking list of Bluetooth keyboard commands;  

• using VoiceOver K on the Bluetooth keyboard to explore key functions;

• list of keyboard commands under accessibility, and commands;

• cellular data turning off;

• VoiceOver cutting out on Airpods;

• VoiceOver coming through speaker not headphones when using Amazon Music app;

• using EBay app; 

• using VoiceOver and “f” to find items using Bluetooth keyboard – use item chooser as possible alternative on iPhone;

• upgrading iPad;

• double tap and hold backspace key to delete multiple spaces or letters;

• battery cases v. battery packs;

• how to hear another person’s VoiceOver over the iPhone, using original sound on Zoom;

• how to turn off automatic download in podcast app;

• SE 2020 v. iPhone 12;

• iOS 14 features are available on SE 2020;

• screen curtain v. turning brightness to zero;

• sharing wifi password with nearby iPhone;

• setting up a new iPhone without going to Apple Store;

• triple click power button to activate VoiceOver for the first time on a new iPhone;

• Apple Accessibility to help with set up;

• using Facetime to find an item;  

• haptics on SE 2020;  

• OCR apps automatically adjust for lighting.

iBUG Buzz #452 September 28, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• backing up your iPhone before updating to iOS14; 

• Jump Backward through menus; 

• emoji search;

• translation; 

• captions on photos; 

• VoiceOver Recognition -- image recognition, screen recognition, and text recognition;   

• automatic panning on a Braille display;

• Pinning conversations in Messages;

• In-line replies in Messages;

• Nudging conversation participants in Messages;  

• sound recognition; 

• headphone accommodation;

• sign language on Facetime;  

• Back Tap;  

• changes to mail account;

• Security risks and recommendations for passwords;

• Home screen widgets;

• App Library;

• Picture-in-picture;

• changing default browser and mail app;

• Sleep mode;

• New interface for time and date entry;

• Voice Memo improvements;

• Optimized charging for AirPods;

• Airpods Pro – spatial audio feature;

• Limiting location accuracy;

• App privacy settings;

• Using private addresses on Wi-Fi networks;

• sending audio message with Siri;  

• COVID-19 notification;

• unpinning a message;

• muting a thread;

• deciding whether to upgrade to iOS 14;

• once upgraded, cannot go back to iOS 13.7;

• how to upgrade without stable wifi;

• back tap with different cases;

• updating firmware of Airpods Pro;

• Apple Event of September 15th;

• Apple Watches, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch sixth generation – measure oxygen level;

• new colors for watches and bands;

• new iPads, iPad 8th generation, iPad Air has 14 bionic chip, comparable to a laptop;

• Apple Watches will not include charging block, only the cable; customizing watch faces;

• Apple Watches are water resistant, okay to take showers with them;

• using water lock when swimming; 

• Apple One – packages of Apple services such as Apple Music, Apple News, Apple TV subscriptions, and fitness;

• description of Apple Event, audio described, used a drone for filming, very stream-lined;

• iPhone has some water resistance.

iBUG Buzz #451 September 21, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• backing up your iPhone before updating to iOS14; 

• Jump Backward through menus; 

• emoji search;

• translation; 

• captions on photos; 

• VoiceOver Recognition -- image recognition, screen recognition, and text recognition;   

• automatic panning on a Braille display;

• Pinning conversations in Messages;

• In-line replies in Messages;

• Nudging conversation participants in Messages;  

• sound recognition; 

• headphone accommodation;

• sign language on Facetime;  

• Back Tap;  

• changes to mail account;

• Security risks and recommendations for passwords;

• Home screen widgets;

• App Library;

• Picture-in-picture;

• changing default browser and mail app;

• Sleep mode;

• New interface for time and date entry;

• Voice Memo improvements;

• Optimized charging for AirPods;

• Airpods Pro – spatial audio feature;

• Limiting location accuracy;

• App privacy settings;

• Using private addresses on Wi-Fi networks;

• sending audio message with Siri;  

• COVID-19 notification;

• unpinning a message;

• muting a thread;

• deciding whether to upgrade to iOS 14;

• once upgraded, cannot go back to iOS 13.7;

• how to upgrade without stable wifi;

• back tap with different cases;

• updating firmware of Airpods Pro;

• Apple Event of September 15th;

• Apple Watches, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch sixth generation – measure oxygen level;

• new colors for watches and bands;

• new iPads, iPad 8th generation, iPad Air has 14 bionic chip, comparable to a laptop;

• Apple Watches will not include charging block, only the cable; customizing watch faces;

• Apple Watches are water resistant, okay to take showers with them;

• using water lock when swimming; 

• Apple One – packages of Apple services such as Apple Music, Apple News, Apple TV subscriptions, and fitness;

• description of Apple Event, audio described, used a drone for filming, very stream-lined;

• iPhone has some water resistance.

iBUG Buzz #450 September 14, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• history of iBUG;

• Facilitators’ tales;  

• iBUG Memories;  

• iBUG trivia;

• closing remarks.

iBUG Buzz #449 September 7, 2020

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• Apple TV and subscription services;

• sources for Bluetooth keyboard commands with VoiceOver – Apple Vis or Apple Accessibility;

• Dish Anywhere to control Dish Network;

• adding Airpods Pro to Find My app;

• pairing Airpods Pro;

• Siri unable to open YouTube;

• hold power or screen lock button on iPhone 11 to power it off, issue might be with Otter Box case;

• checking for firmware update on second generation Airpods;

• adding or redeeming iTunes card;

• searching for specific emoji, emoji replacements;

• using VoiceOver with Peacock app;

• Lidar, laser enhanced radar on new iPhones for augmented reality;

• Exposure notification in iOS 13.7;

• payment method under Apple ID;

• accessible Bible apps – Dwell, Uversion, Bible Gateway, recordings on Audible or Bard;

• Islam by Touch;  

• Audio Boom app discontinued;

• bedtime feature under Clock app;

• demo of Commands – reassigning a touch gesture, e.g. changing the gesture to activate rotor;

• one-finger quadruple tap for caps lock;

• Apple rumors about possible event;

• rumors of Blue iPhone.

iBUG Buzz #448 August 31, 2020

Facilitators: Michael and Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• disabling notifications for text messages;

• activating app switcher;

• downloading and activating a new VoiceOver voice;

• downloading movies from Blind Mice Mega Mall;

• Siri voice periodically changes, possible bug;

• turning on speak all notifications in VoiceOver settings;

• checking on Facebook, locations under possible text;

• keyboard commands to close an app with Bluetooth keyboard;

• raise to wake or tap to wake under display settings; u

• sing iTunes to restore an iPhone;

• three-finger swipe up to close an app on iPhone;

• deleting the deleted messages in Voice Mail, clear all button is up at the top right;

• VoiceOver losing focus while in edit mode on home screen;

• receiving 3 copies of e-mails;

• downloading podcast from Hadley on the Apple Podcast app;

• recommendations for tripod;

• Hadley presents video on YouTube;

• recommendation for a dock for iPhone with Otter Box case;

• unable to activate list mode in calendar app;

• using Seeing AI with handwriting feature to read expiration date on item from pantry;

• door slams, triggers Apple Watch, turn off wake on wrist raise, speak on wrist raise, order turn on VoiceOver while on nightstand mode;

• using key chain to access Audible account;

• meaning of Unavailable on Facebook Messenger;

• contacts are not populating the edit field when sending text or e-mail;

• using Siri to dial contacts;

• dictation incomplete when posting on Facebook;

• using headphones improves dictation; dictation is a problem in iPhone 7.

iBUG Buzz #447 August 24, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• using Siri shortcuts;

• accidentally triggered SOS on Apple Watch; 

• deleting Siri shortcut demo;

• deleting vs. off-loading app;

• can others hear VoiceOver on Zoom when not using headphones?; 

• is it possible to play music with airplay to Apple and non-Apple devices?; 

• Bluetooth thermometer;

• VoiceOver not reading dollar amounts; 

• navigating scroll bar demo;

• using third-party app to export health data, alternative copy and paste from My Chart, or take a screen shot;

• using Bluetooth keyboard with iPhone;

• saving Zoom link in URL field of contact, still prompted for password;

• cannot share photos from FaceBook to Seeing AI; 

• reasons you cannot see your friend’s posts, might be hidden post, might be blocked, post might be accidentally blocked, depends on privacy settings;

• increasing visibility of FaceBook posts;

• can exclude a friend from a post;

• how to skip saying hi on FaceBook to reach message, tap on bottom center of screen; 

• how to see most recent posts on FaceBook;

• i-Toys segment, Bose Color Sound Link Speaker, Herbie; 

• Sound Ware, horseshoe-shape has speakers;

• Ultimate Ear, or UE Booms speakers.

iBUG Buzz #446 August 17, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: 

• Recommendations for hands-free carrier for iPhone for use with AIRA;

• suggested lanyard, belt clip, Otter Box holster, neck mount;

• muting Zoom from lock screen; setting choose call kit integration within the Zoom app;

• using picker item in Amazon, qty, and space, double tap on space before the number;

• Holster from Guide Lights and Gadgets;

• saving password for Zoom meeting;

• creating contact card for iBUG with link to Zoom meeting in the URL field;

• pairing Power Beats headphones to more than one device;

• Power Beats do not automatically pair, you have to manually connect the device under bluetooth settings;

• quick way to check battery status of Air Pods Pros, put Airpods in case, open the case, it will announce status of battery on home screen;

• ask Siri for battery level of Air pods Pro;

• seeking recommendation for accessible calorie counting app Fitness Pal;

• reading post on FaceBook, VoiceOver pauses as if in a photograph;

• Calorie King – accessible app for counting calories;

• Zoom setting to turn off video;

• if you have a Zoom account, it will retain your preferences;

• iPhone volume very low when on a phone call;

• turning off proximity sensor in VoiceOver and audio;

• Voice Dream Scanner, very accurate, works in the dark or low light;

• finding price for an app you own;

• $21 for the Voice Dream Suite;

• in App Store, click on an app that you already own, do not click on open, just on the name to get the price;

• using Voice Dream Scanner to read a local paper;

• scanning multiple columns; 

• reading papers on Book Share;

• request NFB Newsline to add a paper;

• call Be My Eyes to read a paper;

• navigating on YouTube;

• Zoom app enhanced quality of iBUG Buzz;

• with free Zoom account, one-on-one call is unlimited, and can record;

• cost of paid Zoom account.

iBUG Buzz #445 August 10, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• copying a link;

• can you copy more than on item onto the clipboard? No;

• can you use auto-answer feature to “drop-in” on another iPhone user?;

• iCloud keychain, a password vault;

• iPhone 6s should be able to upgrade to iOS 14;

• restoring from older iPhone;

• repairing Beats headphones;

• iPhone SE2 specs;

• using Sirius XM Radio on iPad;

• hosting Zoom meeting, using scrub gesture to moving partiicpants from Zoom waiting room;

• break out rooms in Zoom;

• searching for text in the Files app;

• renaming a file in Voice Memos;

• saving a Voice Memo to the Files App and rename;

• unknown music appearing in Music app;

• using Spotlight to search for text;

• locking a note in the Notes app;

• Instant Heart Rate, uses camera to take your pulse;

• demo of the Activities feature in VoiceOver to set up various settings for a designated app;

• saving Zoom link to home screen, still need to enter password.

iBUG Buzz #444 August 3, 2020

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• how to change password in Bard app;

• Bright Guide Messenger;

• in iOS 13.6, deleting from a text field, makes a “thunk” sound;

• group text message with one Android user, you can silence the unknown Android users and remain in the group;

• new features in iOS 14 re. group messages;

• updating the Sero app;

• using the Tile app to locate Bluetooth headphones;

• Siri not working on Apple watch for a 24-hour period;

• Apple Watch getting locked up;

• temporarily silencing Voiceonver on the Apple Watch vs. turning off VoiceOver completely;

• Apple bought the Dark Sky app;

• Dark Sky app continues to work on iPhone;

• Carrot weather app very accurate;

• Weather Gods, plays different sounds depending on the weather;

• Zoom link saved on home screen not working;

• Speed Dots, overlay for iPhone available;

• entering phone number and using key pad to make selections, use comma or semicolon to enter automatic or manual pauses;

• How to send a password for a Zoom meeting;

• can edit the Zoom password;

• Zoom will require password or waiting room starting September 27, 2020;

• dismissing notification regarding optimization of charging;

• when on speaker phone, the other person could hear the VoiceOver clicks;

• joining a group in FaceBook;

• using picker item on Amazon, one way is to put item in the cart, and change the number of items  from there;  

• turning off safe driving mode in Zoom, under settings and meetings.

iBUG Buzz #443 July 27, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• trouble disconnecting iPhone SE2 from Orbit Reader;

• command on Braille display to show on-screen keyboard is cord or space with dots 1, 4, & 6;

• managing Groups.IO;

• Instant Cart app, put items in favorites, then can adjust number of items;

• texting your shopper re. questions;

• asking trouble using Siri to call a contact, if you have other contacts with the same name;

• put contact in favorites, add a nickname, add a relationship under the contact field;

• using Siri to customize pronunciation of a name; 

• how to off-load an app to save space;

• use edit mode to delete an app from the home screen;

• iHome kit enabled cameras;

• how to lead a group text message, where there is an Android user along with iPhone users, cannot leave group, cannot rename groups, cannot do Facetime call;

• new News tab on Facebook;

• youtube premium service;

• iToys segment featuring the bluetooth tile tracking device;

• review of the Tile Mate;

• demonstration of how to pair a tile, name a tile, check volume level, set ring tone, locate tile with the Tile app or Siri.

iBUG Buzz #442 July 20, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• when pairing iPhone with Bluetooth speaker, VoiceOver come through iPhone only;

• entering user name and password on iBUGtoday.org website;

• recommendation for upgrading to new iPhone – if possible wait until Sept, when Apple release new iPhones, iPhone SE2 is $400.0, has home button, internals of iPhone 11;

• if planning to keep iPhone for a long time, then better to get the latest to maximize life of iPhone;

• iPhone v. iPad, more real estate to navigate;

• bug when activating Siri, she says I’m on it, and then says Siri is unavailable;

• cleaning speaker of iPhone;

• how to select a link, go to share, and if sharing a Zoom link, go to participants and send an invitation;

• using dictation in Book Share, restart iPhone, or unload the app and reload;

• moving through videos on FaceBook or YouTube;

• flick up or down in track position slider;

• double tap, hold, and slide to move through video;

• adding items in Instant Cart;

• gestures on iPad do not work in landscape mode;

• new bug in Braille input;

• demo of how to find a specific emoji;

• type a word, see if emoji replacements are available, if predictive text is on;

• second method, dictate message, go to emoji keyboard, go to rotor, choose emoji in rotor, swipe up and down to see available emojis;

• how to activate predictive text in settings;

• go to VoiceOver settings to activate emoji suffix.

iBUG Buzz #441 July 13, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• Yelp no longer accessible, search for Gluten-free or vegan with Yellow Pages app, Uber Eats, or DoorDash;

• ABC 13 app;

• using Stream app for Comcast customers to watch TV on iPhone;

• upgrading to iPhone 10, what to expect, no home button, gestures for swiping up;

• Stream app work only if have a basic cable package;

• when using face ID, and you have your mask on, it will automatically ask for pass code;

• when using Seeing AI seems to work better on iPhone 10 or 11;

• using Crowd Compass app to access NFB convention and view agenda;

• when viewing photos, VoiceOver sometimes describes the photo;

• using Disney Plus with audio description;

• name your iPhone so it will appear that way when you log into Zoom;

• change your name in Zoom;

• saving a link to Youtube app, if you do not have an account, can share it, send yourself a link via e-mail or text;

• difference between bookmarks and favorites;

• streaming NFB Convention on NFB Newsline;

• creating a new mailbox in Mail app;

• ACB Link app to listen to podcasts from ACB convention;

• entering webinar for the first time, must enter name and e-mail;

• meeting ID is the link for logging into NFB with Zoom;

• demo of responding to a phone call with a text message, go to settings, phone, respond with text, gives you three choices, can edit and personalize;

• to avoid listening to a voice mail greeting, hit the pound key to record your message.

iBUG Buzz #440 July 6, 2020

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• rotor loosing focus in Safari;

• the actions in the rotor is contextual;

• adjusting volume to hear tones on key pad;

• while on a call, losing VoiceOver – avoid the proximity sensor at the top middle of the screen; no unmute button when attending a webinar;

• Enpow H19, single ear headphone, $40.00;

• depending on nature of hearing loss, sometimes bone conduction headphones are helpful;

• iPhone stand for using scanner app - Scan Stand Pro (no longer available), Scan Jig, The Danny Boy Stand;

• Scan Jet Pro, looks like scanner;

• using air printer;

• Zoom app locks up after tapping on the more button;

• scrub gesture;

• difference between a webinar and meeting on Zoom;

• recommendation for a fax app;

• room on Facebook similar to Zoom platform, up to 8 members;

• Kindle app is accessible, cannot buy books from app;

• on Facebook, unlabeled people are inactive;

• deleting message in the Amazon Alexa app on iPhone;

• demo of adding “buttons” to the rotor;

• forwarding an e-mail thread;

• enabling threading in settings.

iBUG Buzz #439 June 29, 2020

Facilitators: Michael and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• new callers – Michael from PA, Jan from OH, Megan from MI;

• how to delete calls from Apple Watch, after deleting them from the iPhone;

• Apple Watch 3, is it water proof?, it is water resistant;

• turn on water lock mode, takes time for water to come out; recommendation for bone conduction headphones;

• T-Mobile app is crashing; Siri and haptic feedback has disappeared – change the Siri voice, or power off the iPhone, turn off Siri and back on;

• podcast on Apple Vis about accessibility at Apple;

• how to rename your iPhone, settings, general, about, name, enter the edit field and change the name;

• iPhone not ringing, and calls going to voice mail;

• Lyft app not reading search results;

• unable to open an e-mail that was moved to a different folder, error message, that the message was not downloaded;

• Air Pod Pro spacial feature in update to firmware;

• fetching e-mails at intervals;

• iPhone’s thirteenth birthday!;

• recording the greeting in Voice mail, how to avoid hearing VoiceOver in the outgoing greeting;

• record the greeting with headphones, and tap very lightly when done recording;

• delete option in voice mail disappears;

• to improve quality of the recording, place a blanket over your head, creates a virtual sound booth;

• choosing dongles, plug in 3.5 headphones;

• Bluetooth headphones versus wired headphones, less lag, better audio quality;

• using the Find My app to find Air Pods Pro;

• use Hey Siri to find your iPhone;

• have to activate Hey Siri feature;

• using Siri to activate do not disturb;

• in Facebook, show people who are active, what happens when you “say hi?”;

• using Market Place on Facebook;

• if using video on the Zoom app, security issues when nefarious characters can take pictures and learn personal information about you, better to use a background, or blur feature.

iBUG Buzz #438 June 22, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG Buzz announcements;

• World-wide Developers Conference WWDC;

• new in iOS14, widgets, categorize apps, Siri updates, separate app for translating;

• ability to answer more sophisticated questions;

• updated Memoji;

• updated Apple maps for cyclists and electric vehicles;

• virtual keys on iPhone;

• more accurate maps equally as good as Google maps;

• Apple clips, portions of an app are downloaded to the iPhone;

• update to Message, pin a message and threading, start audio messages with Siri;

• more processing on the iPhone itself, which makes it more secure;

• can search emojis;

• notification of phone call is less intrusive;

• Picture in picture;

• iPad OS – widgets coming, new side bar for navigation on iPad;

• redesigning search feature on iPad;

• handwriting feature called the Scribble feature;

• Airpods can seamlessly switch between devices;

• special audio feature with Airpods;

• Apple Watch, 20-second timer for hand washing;

• sharable watch faces;

• improved sleep tracking;

• Apple watch can use gyroscope to keep track of dancing;

• Facial recognition within Home Kit; 

• TV OS will have picture-in-picture;

• getting audio descrption of WWDC;

• iPhone is not labeled in Zoom;

• may need to rename your iPhone on the iPhone itself;

• navigating with Bluetooth keyboard;

• delay in receiving messages in the Messenger app;

• not receiving notification of text message;

• not receiving notification of voice mail;

• MacHash, Apple news aggregator;

• use third-party

• browsers in iOS 14;

• allow third-parties to use the Find My feature;

• the back tap, gestures on the back of the iPhone to execute commands; 

• dots drifting when using Braille input;

• to clean screen, use alcohol or Clorax wipes with no bleach;

• dictation in Pages, be sure to have good Wifi signal and use headphones;

• do not use anything moist near the openings;

• the messages app shut down when hit send, message was never sent;

• using Siri to turn of the Zoom feature;

• clicking on buttons in Facebook but nothing happens;

• search Facebook for a post;

• different filters;

• three-finger swipe;

• turn off VoiceOver, and do a single finger swipe.

• Another way to organize posts is to put them in albums.

iBUG Buzz #437 June 15, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: How to access TV app in Austin; restricted mode in Youtube app; touch id disappears periodically, need to reenter the fingerprint, sometimes the thumbs is more accurate; adding descriptive text on a photograph in FaceBook; post the photo first, go into post, double tap on post, double tap on photo, pop up menu, choose update alt-text, only accessible by a screen reader; you can edit your post from newsfeed or from your profile; you can use Seeing AI to identify people in a photo; how to label a photo in photo stream; push notification for e-mail; check notification settings for e-mail; to label a photo, two-finger double tap; the label function will only be on your iPhone; issue with viewing results on Lyft app; sometime turn off speech or turn off VoiceOver will help, also try unloading the app and  reinstalling app; emergency SOS under setting to turn off alarm or countdown sound; writing a post to wish happy birthday on FaceBook; sometimes when posting birthday wishes in FaceBook it kicks you out to your own timeline; Indeed app, a job application app where checkmarks are not labeled; sometimes group of check boxes and questions follow; repeated friend request in Facebook maybe be a hack; thumbs up in Amazon app after delivery; saving a link to home screen, select link, copy into Safari address field, it will ask if you want to open in Zoom, say no, then choose share button, to save to home screen; save the iBUG Zoom link as a contact; can also select a linkwith a three finger quadruple tap, may have to edit; screen sharing on Zoom on Iphone, very limited; sending audio message from the messages app; go in to message edit field, swipe to right, choose audio message, single finger tap and hold while speaking, then can send, play or delete; audio message can only be sent to other iDevices; use voice memos to send messages to Android users; to use raise to listen, turn of the speaker; activating speaker on Zoom; how to listen to ring tones on headphones, not on speaker.

iBUG Buzz #436 June 8, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; how to lock a note within the Notes app; One Drive app for backing up files;  Google Drive, another cloud storage app, 15 GB free; if you have Office 365, you get one Terabyte free on OneDrive; to set a password in Notes, go to settings, then Notes, swipe to choose a default password; how to edit a Word document received in an e-mail; the share sheet will show you the apps that you can use to download the file; if you have Office 365, then you can use Word to edit the file, or you can use the Pages app; how to share a link to the iBUG Zoom meeting; at the end of participants list,at the end is an invite button, can send a contact an invitation; listening to voice mail, causes the iPhone to lock up; voice mail may be switching to the headphones, and no longer on the speaker; there is a setting to have voice mail play on speaker automatically; if the iPhone locks up, can try the home button, engaging Siri, or turn off VoiceOver;  to turn off visual voice mail, ask the carrier; Personal Power by Michael Feir, good resource on Apple Vis; Chime app allows you to set when you are alerted – on the hour, half hour, quarter hour, or before the hour; allows you to set the time you receive alerts; chevron is actually the greater than and less than symbols; possible text means VoiceOver is taking a guess as to the text; labeling elements with two-finger double tap and hold; Bard app is no longer prompting for password; Google Chrome app, unable to do a voice search, need to unmute the microphone; recommendation for a good dictionary app, Merriam Webster app; recommendation for a translation app, other than Say Hi, Google Translate is accessible, Microsoft Translate app; the Dot Watch paired with iPhone, Braille display with four cells; triple click crown on Apple Watch to turn off Voiceover; possible to adjust volume on the Apple Watch itself; activating haptic feedback on Apple Watch;  when listening to something on iPhone, the Apple Watch only shows the “Now playing” screen.

iBUG Buzz #435 June 1, 2020

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; using text replacement when filling out a form does not work all the time; iPhone losing focus; restarting the iPhone SE2; iPhone not vibrating when ringing; powering off iPhone X and XI, hold down volume button and power button, then VoiceOver will say slide to power off, then double tap on power off; to power off the SE2, hold down the power button, then double tap power off button; using a Windows keyboard with an iPad, layout is different; use VO and the letter “K” to get keyboard help to learn layout; finding a user guide for Logitech 380; text-based gaming app called Frotz; Space Launch app, track various launches; Worderfree – a boggle word game; how to set up a new iPhone; activate VoiceOver on the set up screen with triple click home or the power button on iPhones without a home button; purchasing a iPhone from the Apple Store, setting up as a new phone or restoring from an old phone; using the Apple Store app to buy an iPhone, walks you through the process, make various choices; recommendations for a recorder app to convert MP3 files and save them to the iPhone, Audio Memos Pro or Ferrite, multi-track editor; searching the Apple Vis website; creating a favorite in contacts; reordering contacts within favorites; configuring Do Not Disturb setting in conjunction with favorites, allow calls from favorites, allow calls from repeated calls; using iCloud to access Notes within folders on different iDevices; FaceBook Messenger rooms. Missing FaceBook posts in groups.

iBUG Buzz #434 May 25, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; coping with COVID, how do you entertain yourself; downloading audio-described movies from Blind Mice Mega Mall, using a Send Space account; free Send Space account allows you to download a single movie at a time at a slow speed; movievault.net another source of audio described movies; Overcast app, finding the chapter button; enabling original sound on Zoom; Spectrum access to audio described movies, free app; touch typing on SE2; disable suggestions; selecting and copying an email address; Text replacement works on 95% of forms; original sound removes compression, improves sound quality in Zoom; enabling original sound directly on the iPhone; when using original sound, use headphones; apps for recipes, Food Network has an app; object identifying apps – Seeing AI, Tap Tap See, Be My Eyes, Bespecular; navigation apps – Nearby Explorer, free; Paprika, paid app, easy to import recipes; using three-finger quadruple tap to select spoken text, need to use rotor to edit; instructions for setting up Send Space account; locating the 3-digit code on the debit card; recommend using AIRA to read credit cards; Seeing AI, short text feature does not use Internet; Aira has free account, five minutes at a time, and can continue that repeatedly; Apoly vision ap for object identification; some banks offering Braille debibt cards; 3-digit code can be on the back or front of card; Aira would be best, most secure option or reading credit cards; when replying to text, the keyboard disappears, and strange quacking or pairing sound is played; iOS 13.5 update, Face identification, bring pass code field more quickly; able to use iPhone gesture with gloves; iToys segment, the Apple Magic Keyboard with Herbie and Tamer; pair the keyboard with an iPad Pro, track pad not very accessible with VoiceOver; no function row; the keyboard is very thin, use smart connector to connect with iPad Pro; no delete key, but can remap keys; keyboard has USBC port; keyboard connects with magnetic hinge to iPad Pro; keyboard cost $300 or $350; iBUG training sessions are archived on iBUGtoday website; most recent podcast are under the Podcast tab; for past conference calls, go to past conference calls; Apple Viz and Hadley School for the Blind are good resources; iPhone vs. iPad; iPad requires traveling more real estate, slightly different layout of app on iPad; pupil recognition, will that work for people with prosthetic eyes.

iBUG Buzz #433 MAY 18, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Coping with COVID, what are you doing for exercise?; how to download audio-described movies from Blind Mice Megal Mall; trouble with Siri not launching apps; ask Siri to open an app by saying the name of the app followed by the word “app”; status bar no longer says AC power when iPhone is fully charged; demo of downloading movie from Blind Mice Mega Mall website; once downloaded, the movie is saved on the iCloud drive under the downloads folder; lso saved in the Files App; iPad has a split screen layout; VoiceOver on, no speech, but hearing clicks; how to find an old post on a friend’s timeline in FaceBook; could search key words, or turn off VoiceOver and scroll faster, three-finger swipe up with VoiceOver; sharing avatar’s on FaceBook not accessible; group chats in Messenger; how to check if someone has seen your message in FaceBook Messenger; double tap on message, swipe right once, says seen and the date; how to quickly post birthday greeting on FaceBook swipe left from the bottom to write a post; Actiview app changed to Spectrum Cable; syncs with movie and provides audio description; have to download track from the app, then it will sync with the movie in theater or on TV; how to organize newsfeed from FaceBook in chronological order; shortcuts menu, choose most recent, puts newsfeed in chronological order; wireless charger; selecting text with three-finger quadruple tap; if on a text message, swipe up, choose copy; it will read what was copied, then itwill say copied to clip board; it will copy what was spoken; VoiceOver comments will be included; another way to copy is the method for labeling an element, two-finger double tap, text is in edit box; using Text selection for an article, not necessary for VoiceOver to read it all aloud before selecting material; using rotor to modify your text selection.

iBUG Buzz #432 May 11, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Coping with COVID 19, other than staying home, is there something that is particularly bothersome to you?; locating battery lelvel on first page of home screen or today view; use edit button to arrange items; using dictation when writing an e-mail; when using dictation, VoiceOver says attachment, which is an object that can be deleted; demo of how to move apps on your home screen – select an app, swipe up with one finger, enter edit mode, options include delete, drag, create a folder; how to delete a folder, remove items in the folder; Folder/folder, formerly known as extras folder; editing folder names; Sharing a post on Facebook; depending on privacy settings, the share button may not appear; Google Duo for making phone calls; joining meeting from Zoom app; Star in Zoom used to create favorites; Gmail app v. native mail app; native mail allows you to view e-mails from different e-mail accounts; question about updating to iOS 13.4.1; how to checking if the Bluetooth keyboard k380 is paired; go to settings, Bluetooth, and it will be under the listed devices; Today view or first page of home screen; usec rotor to naviage by heading to find battery of iPhone, watch, or Airpods; spotlight search – tap on app, swipe down with three fingers, text field at the top where you can type or dictate a search term; using Braille input mode to search for apps; the today screen contains various widgets; the edit button at the bottom of the screen; use four finger tap to go to the bottom of the screen; use the edit button to reorder widgets on the today screen; to reorder, you can either double tap and hold to move, or choose from actions available to move items up or down.

iBUG Buzz #431 May 4, 2020

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Coping with COVID 19, in light of some states opening up, are you going to venture out or wait?; how to load only certain apps on certain devices; settings, iTunes and App store, automatic downloads, deselect it; layout of iPad is different from iPhone; opening a link on Safari, hard to exit, may need to close the app that was launched; banking app, VoiceOver saying random letters when entering password; when using touch id scanner, make sure surface is clean and fingers are clean; manually enter a password in iCloud key chain; YouTube screen controls appear on Apple watch when watching YouTube on the iPhone; pairing Bluetooth keyboard with iPad, problem with keyboard mapping; use VoiceOver key (Control and Option) with “K’to get keyboard help; setting up new iPhone, with two-factor authentication; Personal Power, iOS manual by MichaelFeir.blogspot.ca; Zoom is not staying logged in, even though the box to stay signed in is checked; demo of saving link to Zoom meeting on to the iPhone home screen by /Sandhya; copy link from text message, go to Safari  address field, clear text, copy the link with paste, click go, when it asks to open with Zoom, say “No,”  go to share on bottom, swipe right until save on home screen; reachability feature, for non VoiceOver users, makes large iPhones easier to navigate with one hand; inadvertently changing speech rate in rotor; remove speech rate from rotor  to avoid accidentally changing speech rate; COVID Coach website by VA; iYodel, demo by iBUG Guy of Peruvian Yodel; noise monitoring app on Apple Watch.

iBUG Buzz #430 April 27, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Coping with COVID 19, who is the first you want to see when you are  no longer sheltering in place; how to leave a Facebook messenger group; navigating with vertical scroll bar; What’s New in iOS13 available on National Braille Press and iOS Access for All at iosaccessbook.com; Voice Dream Reader and Voice Dream Scanner available for $10.00; calling a person who is not in your contacts in What’s App;  Super Sense, a scanning app, subscription service; dealing with adds in YouTube; YouTube Premium gets rid of adds for a price about $10.0 per month, saves your place in video; using the track position slider in YouTube; see first feature in Facebook missing; Yootech, wireless charging stand; leaving Messenger group, double tap on group, using Pluto TV to access free channels, no audio description; swipe right to list of names, double tap on list, and at the bottom is leave chat; ACB.org/adp for list of audio describe programming; Hulu has some audio description; Apple TV Plus is audio described; activating audio description in Netflix; use the same log in, the audio description will be available across devices; set up different profiles for family members who do not need audio description; new tone when opening Facebook; Text Replacement feature, settings, general, keyboard, text replacement, use abbreviations to expand to frequently used phrases; useful for entering e-mail addresses; iToys Segment featuring the iPhone SE2, Herbie; wireless charging with the case on, depending on thickness of case; iPhone SE2, black, white and red; Apple TV and using Netflix.

iBUG Buzz #429 April 20, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; Coping with COVID, what projects have you started?; checking status bar when watching a movie; getting to context menu with single finger triple tap or double tap and hold; setting up account with Blind Mice Mega Mall; setting up a PayPal account; buying iBUG raffle ticket; PayPal Customer Support at 1-888-221-1161; trying to update an iPad 1; changing language in Braille table, English U.S. to uEB; muting a contact in an e-Mail; select an e-mail, swipe up with one finger, double tap on more, swipe right until you get mute; hiding alerts on a text message thread; selecting English U.S. in Braille table; creating a contact when you receive a text from a phone number – open text, go up to top and tap on the phone number, double tap on the info button, double tap on phone number, swipe to the right until you reach create new contact; opening a link from a text message; best deals for iPhone; how to get out of the participant’s panel in Zoom, cancel and then close at the top; VoiceOver reading words in all caps letter by letter; buying an unlocked iPhone; using Cricket, access to AT&T towers; pronunciation of Yesterday on Facebook has been fixed; if using low power mode, autolock automatically set to 30 seconds; meeting history in Zoom, still type in password; create link to iBUG Zoom meeting room, add link to home screen; clearing cash in safari.

iBUG Buzz #428 April 13, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; coping with Covid-19; getting a talking thermometer from independentliving.com or LS&S, or speaktomecatelog.com; accessing One Drive or Google Drive on iPod touch; switching between English, Spanish, and emoji keyboards from a bluetooth keyboard; how to save six-digit Zoom password; easiest way is to click on link with password embedded; save link on home screen; locking your iPhone while on Zoom; unmuting Zoom from lock screen; streaming Facebook Live on Home Pod; update for Apple Watch Series 4; can you get rid of suggestions in share sheet; Facebook Live, can stream with TV casting, button at top right of iPhone; iTunes U, assignments from iPhone not syncing; accessing audio captcha’s; get a digital thermometer, and use Seeing AI to read it; searching for iBugToday on Facebook; can also dictate the search; start dictation with a two-finger double tap; using group tools on iBUG Facebook page; designated button on Logitech keyboard to switch to onscreen keyboard; low power mode; screen Curtin turning on by itself and stops reading; do not disturb and scheduling; accessing Google Docs; control, shift space bar, switch keyboards on bluetooth keyboard; using quick nav to go to visited links on bluetooth keyboard; accessible VPN, Windscribe.

iBUG Buzz #427 April 6, 2020

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: IBUG announcements; dealing with the coronavirus, what is the first thing you want to do when all this is over?; issues with ordering from various delivery services; in combatting the Zoom bomber phenomenon, please identify yourself with your screen name;.; resources for voiceover commands on a braille device; customizing braille voiceover commands; improve jumpiness of the voiceover, by activating reduce motion Setting; activating the reach feature; getting a refund from iTunes; default Setting for the camera when signing onto Zoom;; using the mute button on your Bluetooth headset; changing the Siri voice; Phone soap, uses UV light to sanitize your phone; also a phone soap go, you can sanitize and charge your phone at the same time; accessing presidential updates, use Tune In app , or local news apps; when having trouble clicking on a link, sometimes turning off voiceover will help reestablish focus; clicking on a link from an email; Safari will prompt you to open a link in Facebook; optimizing battery; the new update improves battery life; using Screen Sharing on your iPhone with Zoom; unplug any other Bluetooth devices in order to share on Zoom; changing the voice in VoiceOver; history of the Fred voice; accessibility, voiceover, speech; trouble entering password on blind mice megamall; using iCloud keychain instead; iPhone freezes up when accessing the T-Mobile website.

iBUG Buzz #426 March 30, 2020

Facilitators: Michael and Sandhya

Topics: IBUG announcements; app called in stock.com tells you what products are in stock; I phone is reading punctuation despite being set to none; have to restart the phone to stop the punctuation; technique for entering phone numbers or credit card numbers, use the Notes app, or the contacts, or Voice Memos; joining and iBUG zoom meeting, click on the link from the website, or one of the designated phone numbers under one tab mobile,  the access code will be entered automatically; Zoom app is very accessible, and remembers your meeting history, at least the 10 prior meetings; following the iOS update 13.4, voiceover is mispronouncing the word yesterday; go into accessibility settings, and pronunciation to fix the problem; this issue is not limited to a particular Siri voice or the update; issue with AirPods Pro losing charge rapidly; how to activate noise cancellation on AirPods Pro; squeeze the iPad Pro stem to activate the various features; description of how to adjust pronunciation; using a different English language, UK, addresses the pronunciation issue; backing up your iPad with iTunes; use an encrypted backup with a simple password in order to retrieve all passwords upon restoring your iPhone; how to delete a text message thread; how to hide alerts from a message thread; how to mute or silence notifications from a text message thread; how to select and delete those selected emails; go into a mailbox, shoes edit, then select, you can either select all, or specific emails, then choose delete; when you are in a mailbox, and you type search, the edit button moves to the bottom of the screen; deleting the Gmail app does not delete the actual emails from the native mail app; adjusting notifications for the Gmail app; once you have selected emails in a search, you have to delete them individually; battery life has improved with iOS 13.4; restoring your iPhone from an iCloud back up; restoration of an iPhone from a backup depends on the number of apps on your iPhone and data associated with each app; one password, a password manager; how to save voice memo files onto a thumb drive connected to your iPhone in order to upload them onto a PC; another alternative is to email the voice memo files to the other computer.

iBUG Buzz #425 March 23, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics: IBUG announcements; how has the coronavirus pandemic affected your life?; Using Clorox wipes on your iPhone; the Phone Soap, a UV light that cleans your iPhone; question about Door Dash  app  and response time; tips for using Voice Dream Scanner and scanning a medicine bottle; using Aira to read a medicine bottle; Setting for how long to keep your text message history; review  of message settings; how to forward a text message; issue with completing the Census on your iPhone; text messages are disappearing; when reading a post in Facebook, difficulty getting past the profile picture image; mounting device so you can use your phone hands-free, called Tenakle;; questions about the iOS 13.4 update using FaceTime to make calls overseas; alternatives, zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Google hangouts;, and Signal joining and iBUG meeting using your zoom meeting history, or entering the iBUG personal meeting identification number, 742-848-6329 or 7iBUGToday; advantages of an iPad versus an iPhone, split screen  makes it easier to access settings for an application, four speakers, if you have a little bit of vision, the bigger screen is helpful; newer iPad Pro will have mouse support and trackpad support; demo of the Roomba, an I robot product by Sandhya; discuss settings, features, history, and ability to self clean; description of the Roomba, pricing, and other scheduling and mapping capabilities; bonus, the Roomba can be a great dog babysitter.

iBUG Buzz #424 March 16, 2020

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; all iBUG Today conference calls and meetings will be held on the Zoom platform until further notice; how to copy a text message; two finger double tap and hold; use the rotor swipe to actions, and select copy; how to silence notifications when watching a video; how to have a word spelled using the rotor in an email; enabling Wi-Fi calling; updating your emergency address when enabling Wi-Fi calling; the book about zoom by Jonathan Mohsin, meet me accessibly is now available for free download; repeated notifications, dismiss it or change the focus to cancel the notification; banner notifications; Setting up face identification on an iPhone 11; move your face in a clockwise fashion using voice over; using the camera to scan a credit card to add a card to Apple Pay; Siri shortcuts; trouble finding the text field to respond to a text message; using hotspot, should check your carriers data plan; Notification before being throttled; movies coming to the digital format sooner due to the current situation with the coronavirus; how to delete an app from your home screen; trouble joining a zoom meeting; how to invite someone to a zoom conference; visiting the iBUG website, contains the zoom link; also going through the participants panel, can invite others from there; creating a contact card with the zoom one tap information and zoom link; Jonathan Mosen’s book, Meet me Accessibly is the same as his earlier book, Meet me in the Cloud; phone locks up when using YouTube app; editing a message you dictated to Siri; using dictation to send a text message; using the dictation button or two finger double tap to begin dictating, avoid stepping over voiceover; rumors that iOS 14 will allow the use of third-party voices; for example, you could use voices purchase in Voice Dream on your iPhone; and rumors that you will be able to retract a message using iMessage.

iBUG Buzz #423 March 9, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG  announcements wi-Fi extenders; test out the app before investing in an entire system; when downloading an app, a separate authentication is necessary for in app purchases;; alternative to a Wi-Fi extender is a router; navigating between edit fields on our website; checking battery health on your iPhone; issue setting up google voice; recommended GV connect app to control Google voice; description of braille input on your iPhone; discussion of away end table top modes; checking the sent box to verify that an email was sent; if the email does not appear in the sent box, check in the outbox or the drafts folder; changes to the messenger app, no longer tells you if a message was seen; receiving a notification, voiceover continues to read even after pushing the power button to lock the screen; do a two finger single tap to silence voiceover before locking the screen; this problem of voice over speaking even after the lock screen is invoked, occurs with Alex and other voices; how to turn off screen time; forwarding messages within a thread; dictation errors can be minimized by articulating clearly and minimizing background noise; dictation works better with headphones; adding emails to the cc field; when dictating a text message, you can add more to the message by simply saying the word add.

iBUG Buzz #422 March 2, 2020

Facilitators: Maria and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; question about Sony buds; comparison of AirPods pros and echo buds; AirPods pros are easy to pair, have noise cancellation, cost $250; echo buds are difficult to pair, have significant latency, but are only $89 on sale; echo buds provide Alexa on board; the aftershocks, bone conduction headphones, provide the best transparency, allowing you to hear environmental noise; problem with copying ringtones using iTunes; another app, Waltr 2 app  allows you to avoid using iTunes; using voice dreamß scanner to scan a document, then given choices to save it as a PDF or to voice dream reader or to another app; Dual lingo app is very accessible; Ira is discontinuing the horizon glasses; recommended lanyards for holding the phone while using Ira; problem using Ira in the kitchen; most likely an Internet/Wi-Fi issue; static on the AirPods, might be restricted to the iPhone eights; update to Facebook now  provides information about the various groups, and friends that were tagged in the post; how to get emergency alerts for local events; get the local news app;  Nixle website;  the next-door app also provides local information; the ring doorbell app also provides notifications; itoys segment featuring the Apple HomePod by Herbie; playing music, making calls, getting the weather; waving the iPhone near the HomePod to activate airplay; comparing and contrasting the Home Pod  with the Amazon Alexa echo device. 

iBUG Buzz #421 February 24, 2020

Facilitators:  Maria and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; creating a playlist from MP3 files downloaded from a website; using voice dream reader to listen to MP3 files; Voice dream sweet includes voice dream reader, voice dream writer, voice Dream scanner, and an extra voice for 24 99; unpairing the AirPods in order to use braille note touch; choose disconnect, not forget this device; dual lingo app for learning languages is accessible; saving a contact card from a text message; how to stop repeat notifications of text messages can  turn off voiceover, or turn off speak notification setting; saving a contact card from a text messages; extraneous characters are entered while using braille screen input; Guide to braille screen input on Apple vis website; once you choose away mode or tabletop mode within braille screen input, use the three finger for swipe to lock the position; Setting a bookmark in the voice dream reader; accessing files using cloud storage on your iPhone; apps such as dropbox, one drive, Google drive, or iCloud; using voice dream reader to read the files stored in dropbox; Dropbox pro for $99 a year for 2 TB; allows access to all files on your iPhone and serves as a back up; Office 365 provides 1 TB on the one drive; Dropbox has 256 bit  encryption; changing the name associated with your iMessage that is different from your contact information; demo of the voice memos app; saving voice memos to the files app; sending voice memos via text message; using headphones prevents voiceover from being recorded in the Voice Memos; pocket reader, a paid app, that has a better user interface.

iBUG Buzz #420 February 17, 2020

Facilitators:  Stephen and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; recommendation for color identifiers; TapTap see; seeing AI; envision AI; difference between the cameras on the 11 promax and earlier cameras; stand for holding iPhone while scanning documents; contact name on a text message is different from the actual contact name; is there a way to disable confirmation before deleting text messages; demo of how to delete a text message; activating the spotlight search feature; two finger double tap or magic tap is not ending the call; how do you increase the volume on the tracker tile device; using the tile mate to find luggage in the airport; Apple news regarding updated SE iPhone; demo of how to turn off amber alerts; updates for the bard application; tagging on Facebook; when reading posts on Facebook, it says braille dots; using an app called backpack studio to do an Internet podcast; creating contact; changing the silicone tips on the AirPods Pro; range for controlling the tile from your iPhone; using the weight watchers app to keep track of points; app called calorie king can help keep track of carbohydrates; using the health app to count steps.

iBUG Buzz #419 February 10, 2020

Facilitators: Chanelle and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements;  iCloud key chain; need two-factor authentication for iCloud key chain; using call history to log into iBUG Zoom meeting; deactivating safe-driving mode in Zoom; using Siri to identify a song; Shazam app built in to Siri; ask Siri to identify song based on lyrics; reading lyrics in iOS 13 to do Karaoke; reading texts in invisible ink; using rotor to control punctuation; changing verbosity settings; recommendations for a small folding keyboard ; Joyzy small keyboard, few keys are interposed due to the hinge; sliding keyboard that is part of a case; Tile tracking devices on sale; Air Tags, Apple’s version is on the way; how to send an e-mail to someone who is not in your contacts; double tap ad hold on e-mail address, opens new options like creating a new contact; accessability of Pages on iPhone; searching in your Amazon order history.

iBUG Buzz #418 February 3, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; VoiceOver not working and cannot shut down the iPhone 11;  resetting the iPhone with the volume up, volume down, and the side button; how to leave a rating when listening to a podcast on the Podcast app;  tap to rate or write a review to provide feedback; trouble clearing repeating notifications;  saving safe place addresses in the Uber app; security code to verify you have the right Uber driver; iOS 13.3.1, Hey Siri not working; Apple Watch Series 4 crashing; using Apple Pay with iPhone 11; place iPhone on reader and double click the side button when you hear the beep; use face id for authentication; iPhone speakers sounding distorted; how to stop sharing a reminder; bluetooth keyboard not echoing the character; using sleep timer on Bard  Voiceover says space, space after timer ends; using the Clock app to stop playing when timer ends; adjusting  playback speed when listening to Podcast app; demo of Bard by Sandhya; setting a bookmark in Bard; stop sharing reminder by going to the Add Person button; use separate list to share specific reminders; using the threading feature in the Mail app; using the rotor to navigate through messages in thread; how to silence Voiceover when playing music on a bluetooth speaker.

iBUG Buzz #417 January 27, 2020

Facilitators: Kenny and Sandhya

Topics: iBUG announcements; follow-up  to Apple Workshop Show& Tell; deleting e-mail messages from a list serve using threading, view as digest, or create filters;  pretend to unsubscribe and will give you other options; how to archive or hide a folder in Gmail; using arrows to navigate comments in FaceBook; wether to upgrade to iOS 13.3; Apple news - 5 new iPhones, thinner screens, all glass iMac; whether to charge the Air Pods;  what apps help access audio-described movies; Netflix, serotech, Blind Mice Megamall; subscribing to Serotech; downloading movies from Blind Mice Mega Mall;  click on Blind Mice Movie Vault, swipe up from bottom;  the Ring Doorbell app, click the live button to answer the door; using a banner notification to answer doorbell; Ring Doorbell subscription service to access the recordings; use Amazon Echo device to access Ring Doorbell app; Alexa enabled Echo Buds to pair with iPhone; using the See AI app to identify money; iToys segment featuring the AirPods Pro, $250.00, bluetooth headphones,  noise cancelling, squeeze stem to activate, open case to check battery level; pairing Instant Pot with iPhone to make a cake; bluetooth air fryers.

iBUG Buzz #416 January 20, 2020

Facilitators: Michael and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• The iBUG Guy  tracks his lost iPhone with Find My iPhone app;

• Tracking by signing into iCloud.com;

• Accessability of Uber app;

• Using Aira to call Uber;

• Using Find My Friends;

• App switcher is losing focus;

• Adding a book mark in Safari;

• Apple podcast skill available on Alexa;

• Google Chrome is a browser like Safari;

• Setting alarm, but it does not appear in status bar of iPhone 10; 

• Using Siri to delete all alarms in the Clock app;

• The Title app - music app like Apple Music;

• Songs not compressed in Title App;

• Setting up bedtime in Clock app;

• Sleep tracking function on Apple Watch;

• Bedtime sleep analysis; 

• Calculating the 90-day period for getting free TV Plus;

• Does turning off bluetooth help preserve battery of iPhone or the bluetooth device;

• Orbit Reader not responding,

• Unable to pair with iPhone;

• using smart plugs;

• The iBUG Guy plays Taps for Sandhya’s Orbit Reader.

iBUG Buzz #415 January 13, 2020

Facilitators: Keith and Sandhya

Topics: 

• iBUG announcements;

• Electronic payment apps to send money abroad;

• Bluetooth keyboards, Logitech 780 and Apple keyboard;

• Reset password for iBUG website; 

• Retain books even if you cancel Audible subscription;

• Can speed up books on Audible;

• Listen to Bard books on the lock screen;

• How to insert a bookmark on Bard;

• Using Voice Dream Scanner;

• How to check if AirPods are charged;

• Open the AirPods’ case and ask Siri for status;

• Downloading an app from the App Store;

• One-finger triple tap for context menu on App Store;

• Money reader apps - Money Reader MCT, Seeing AI;

• Facebook update stopped the crashing while scrolling the newsfeed;

• Demo of Money Reader MCT;

• Demo of money reader function in Seeing AI;

• Reordering channels in Seeing AI;

• Siri Shortcuts in Seeing AI;

• Cash Reader;

• Facebook providing detailed description of photos;

• Safe passwords generated by Apple;

• Benefits of Password vault apps;

• Creating a see password on your own;

• Using password managers to share password in the event of death;

• Saving passwords as a contact;

• Viewing saved passwords in keychain;

• When dictating, VoiceOver says attachment; 

• The attachment is a dashed box with the letters “O b j”;

• Using the app to control the Instant Pot, cannot adjust the time; 

• Using iPhone paired with Alexa to control Instant Pot;

• And locating app for Instant Pot on iPhone.

iBUG Buzz #414 January 6, 2020

Facilitators: Maria & Sandhya

Topics:

• iBUG announcements;

• Saving link from an email;

• Saving link to home screen;

• Compare accessability of Google Home app vs. Alexa app;

• Saving password for

• Website with Keychain;

• Using autofill passwords;

• Viewing passwords saved in iCloud keychain;

• The Movies Anywhere app brings all movie purchases together;

• ACB Audio Description Project, list of audio-described movies and TV shows;

• Viewing wish list in iTunes;

• Fetching new data;

• Reassigned rotor gesture is being confused for the two-finger scrub gesture;

• One-finger triple tap activates context menu;

• FaceBook still crashing while scrolling newsfeed; 

• Downloading movies from Blind Mice Movie Vault;

• The Actiview app was acquired by Charter, a cable company;

• Getting VoiceOver to read top of Amazon website;

• Pocket Braille app demo by Eva;

• Braille input on iPhone;

• Pocket Braille is a reference app;

• Audio-description on Amazon Prime Video, set up per device;

• Audio-description in Netflix carries over between devices;

• Select closed captioning and audio description, choose English;

• Audio Description Project statistics;

• Request to post a list of iBUG demos.