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iBUG Buzz

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This is a free weekly Q&A help session for anyone with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch and Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues. - The first 45 minutes are dedicated to the novice or new user. - App or iOS features may be demonstrated by advanced members. Recorded live on Mondays, 7:00 to 9:00 PM Central Time. To join the live iBUG Buzz meetings, please visit our website, ibugtoday.org, for the Zoom connect instructions.
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Episodes

#540 - June 27, 2022

Facilitators: Greg and Sandhya Topics: pairing hearing aids with iPhone; viewing passwords; turning of safe driving mode in Zoom; activating driving focus; iBUG Bytes - recording greeting in Voice Mail; i Toys - Hable One (Braille keyboard) - Maria.

Jul 03, 20222 hr 5 min

#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 ap...

Jun 28, 20222 hr 1 min

#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 d...

Jun 28, 20222 hr

#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.

Jun 08, 20222 hr 1 min

#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 Byt...

Jun 04, 20222 hr 1 min

#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 th...

May 27, 20222 hr 2 min

#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 ...

May 19, 20222 hr 1 min

#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.

May 14, 20222 hr 1 min

#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.

May 07, 20222 hr

#531 - April 25, 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 sc...

May 01, 20222 hr 1 min

#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 discon...

Apr 24, 20222 hr 1 min

#529 - April 11, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya 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 a...

Apr 13, 20222 hr 1 min

#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 ap...

Apr 10, 20222 hr

#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.

Mar 30, 20222 hr

#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 pho...

Mar 25, 20222 hr

#525 - March 14, 2022

Facilitators: Stephen and Sandhya Topics: review of Apple's Peek Performance event on March 8, 2022; iPhone SE3; iPad Air fifth generation; the Outlook app; automatic answer; direct touch; iBUG Bytes - recording a voice mail greeting; deleting apps from app library; deleting multiple contacts; Apple watch not charging while remaining on the charger; navigating on larger iPhone in landscape mode, similar to iPad layout; updating to iOS 15.4.

Mar 20, 20222 hr

#524 - March 7, 2022

Facilitators: Brad and Sandhya Topics: using Zoom; deletingSiri versus VoiceOver; deleting multiple voice mail messages; adding caption to photograph; accessing link in text message; error message when updating to iOS 15.3.1; how to prevent an update; iBUG Bytes - the Tips app; resetting Apple ID; changing your Apple ID e-mail address; seeking recommendations for ring tone maker apps - Music to Ring Tone app; difference between screen layout on larger phones, when in landscape mode - layout is c...

Mar 10, 20222 hr 3 min

#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 us...

Mar 05, 20222 hr 1 min

#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 n...

Feb 24, 20222 hr 1 min

#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; recommen...

Feb 17, 20222 hr

#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...

Feb 10, 20222 hr

#519 - January 31, 2022

Facilitators: Terry-Ann and Sandhya Topics: apps to read PDF’s – 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 TRANS...

Feb 03, 20222 hr 2 min

#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 messag...

Jan 28, 20222 hr 1 min

#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 IS...

Jan 19, 20222 hr

#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 sp...

Jan 13, 20222 hr 3 min

#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 Summa...

Jan 09, 20221 hr 59 min

#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; E...

Dec 25, 20212 hr 1 min

#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 clo...

Dec 18, 20212 hr

#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...

Dec 10, 20212 hr 1 min

#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 o...

Dec 04, 20212 hr
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