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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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    #713 December 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 93:44


    Facilitator:  PeteTopics:   Confirmations for text messages;  Which earbuds work with hearing test;  WhatsApp thread search;  Using Automix;  Possible update;  Using widescreen on camera;   VO volume changes with Facebook;  Not able to change volume on any call; Lock Screen timing;  Is Do Not Disturb relating to locked screen;   Camera button;  Ramblio App;  Speaker picks up rocking;  Passcodes not working;  Got disconnected when hitting unmute;  Text replies not all coming in;  Not seeng badges in recents;  Changing from Classic to Unified;  Hover Text;  Voice Over Volume low;   Where are the backups?iBytes:   Adaptive Power Mode in iOS26

    #712 December 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 119:03


    Facilitator:  Sandhya and MichaelTopics: Accessible bible app;  Where is data stored?;  Using Autofill; Adding a note to contact;  Bluetooth issues;  Text saying replay;   Facebooks notifications;  How to get to home screen?; Dail collapse;  Google Calendar;  Seeing Facebook post; Robo block call apps;  Terra Bluetooth earbuds; Earbuds pro 3 comes without charger or brick;  Using ChatGPT;   Buttons on right side; Using Headers on phone;  Accessible game apps for family; Dynamic Island uses;  Setting up gifts cards; iBytes:   Using Granularity items in Rotor

    #711 November 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 117:43


    Facilitator:  SandhyaTopics:  Multi-task with apps; Soft charging cord;  Apple eals;  Apple TV;  Finding lessons in Dropbox;  Subscriptions with Trials;  using old cards for a new trials?;  Send Later to Android;   RCS vs SMS;  Speaker phone not switch back;  Adjusting VO volume;  Work around for finding mail attachment;iBytes:   Using the App switcher (Pete) IIToys:   Airpods Pro 3

    #710 November 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 122:12


    Facilitator:  SandhyaTopics: Keeping Focus steady; Duplicate contacts;  Phone getting hot;  Organization Tips;  Freeing up phone; How to change speakers;  Phone not saying "Person typing);  Using Twitter;  IRIS not responding;  What IOS 26.1 offers;  Using SIRI restart;  Setting up Folders/Notes;   New App, Yuka ;  Swiping FaceBook posts;   Ramblio App;  Double Tap Podcast?;  Where's the Spotlight?;  Sending a group text?;  How to name group text?; Text messages;  Inno-search AI; Buzz Byte - Back-Tap Feature on Back of phone

    #709 November 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 120:01


    Facilitator:  BradTopics:   Selective Speech;  How confusing is IOS 26?; IOS 26 moved Search taps;  Using Talking Tuner;  IOS 26.1 and side button;  Changing frequency with Air Pods pro;  Moving subscriptions to 1 card;  Apple Mail;  SIRI not responding;   Seeing AI for reading?; New App: Live Read;   Seeing "Replay" in Message App;   Dictation with punctuation;  Downloaded music?;  Turning off Zoom announcements;   Finding Numbers pad on iPad;  Getting apps to new Phone;  Different Mail Clients;  Focus not turning off;   Do not disturb focus;  VO and alarm volume;Buzz Byte - Changing iPhone Name (Brad)

    #708 November 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 119:05


    Facilitator:  MariaTopics:  Message saying OIDC failure;   Visual description for reading dvd screen;  Typing to IRIS bug;  Scanning with older phone;   InnoSearch now has an app.; Forwarding messages;  Not seeing share photo descriptions;  Sharing original sound;  Minimizing app tracking;  Where is allow Mic?;  Canceling Family Sharing;  Quickly adding a period;   is McDonald's Rewords App accessible?;  Recommendation for MP3 Apps;  Buzz Byte:  Apple Music Audio Settings

    #707 October 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 111:44


    Facilitator:  PeteTopics:  Reorder Category in mail;  16E phone;  Sharing Calendar w/ others;  Getting in Jumpstart;  Hearing aidsconflicts;  Apple watch issues;  Coping Notes;  Low ICloud storage;   Selecting multiple messages;  Best music Apps?;  How to label photos;  Blocked e-mail messages;  Navigating through emails;  Using the Rotor in Gmail;  Using Hold on callsBuzz Byte:  The long press gestures with apps

    #706 October 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 118:54


    Facilitator:  SandhyaTopics:  Message pop up from bank,  App library screen, is it safe to update?;  Copy text from message to notes;  Delete button not there;  Battery level air tags; Deleted mail Can'tfind the share in photos; Facebook just showing pictures;  Phone not announcing callers; Using Pandora lists;  Using reactions on posts; Anyone use Kindle app; Using Apple Pay;  Finding deleted text messages;  Using the pin in messeges; Not finding gmail inbox; Changing metrics; Customizing the apps in docks;  How to find mail app; Deleting multiple text messages; Deleting recent call log; Pinning an email? Using remind later;  Switching to classic in mail;  Unable to unmute; Hidden feature in mail; Archiving emails; Auto punctuation; Where are the arches folder?Buzz Byte:   How to Send a new Message in mail.

    #705 October 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 116:36


    Facilitator: BradTopics:  Configuring compass app; Powering off phone?;  Phone ring location;   Organizing apps on phone;  Screenshots;   Shared iCloud acct;  Calls showing address;  AI Photo description;  Chat GP;   Anyone encouraging update;  Adding Widgets;  New phone and the update;   Dropping a pin maps;  Checking battery in airtag?;  Current 26 Update?  Timer still announcing;   Sharing locations;   Returning blocked email;   Picture in Picture; Accidental Emergencycalls;   Buzz Byte: Message filter: Brad

    #704 October 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 120:06


    Facilitator: MariaTopics:   Syncing iPad with iPhone;   iCloud storage;   Gmail apps;   Using Reader View;  Apps for new users;  VO announcing timer seconds on calls;  Using WhatsApp;   Deleting junk mail; Using AppleVis;   VO Cursor jumping;   What is the Toolbar?  Buzz Byte:   Maria: Copying and pasting VO speech to Rotor

    #703 September 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 112:54


    Facilitator: PeteTopics:  Issues with being stuck in the apps library;Issues with using tabs in Safari; Is anyone using a Brail display and which model, and note taker?; Navigating vertically in Microsoft Excel; Is there any advantage of getting the latest iPad pro?;  Has anyone bought the airpods pro 3?;  Trouble finding the back button on YouTube app;  Navigation using keyboard with phone;  Finding the unsend button;  Not hearing character spoke in messages; Which keyboard is best for Iphone?;  Unable to find iBUG website in Safari; Cautious about updating to IOS 26; Notice about completing setup with update with Passcode; Issues with using the native podcast app and VoiceOver;  Can't find VoiceOverspeeds;  Buzz Byte:  Pete: Using the Clipboard

    #702 September 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 112:53


    Facilitator: NedTopics:  How to make your Iphone vibrate?; Has anyone used Ryoko Mobile Wi-Fi?;   A lot of Issues with the IOS 26 update i.e. VO and the timer going on;    Using filters for text messages;  Are people have issues with their Mics?  Suggested new app, Live Read;  Not showing a search box at top in Contacts with new update; Issues using VO since update;  Compose button is now at bottom;  Can choose go back Classic or stay with Unified view in certain messaging apps;  Any good apps to help with scam calls?;    Screening calls;   Changes with delete and trash switching;  What is Magic Tap and Rotor;  Issues with getting out of music library;  assuring new users that their hope with iphone;  How to create separate mail boxes for class and regular mail;  IOS 26, Can you change back to Classic Vs New view in mail?;  How do you delete conversation history in the Ally App ?;  Suggested App, One Step;  Buzz Byte:  Sandhya:  Using the threads feature settings in mail messages

    #701 September 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 112:40


    Facilitator: SandhyaTopics:  Is there an IOS update for iPad?;  Issues with the batter number ;  Using old power bricks;  Any opinions on Keynotes on new Phone?;  Anyone notice any issues with layouts?; Comparison of the different Storage accessibility;  Using Screen for unknown callers;   Can you add to an existing Voice is memos?;   Issues with badges now showing numbers;  Issues using with VoiceOver stopping while reading;  What do Badges and banners?;  Any new VoiceOvervoice;  Issues with long text and typos;  Reading articles in the rotor line by line;  Issues with Newer phones and side buttons;  Trying to find the camera button;  How is Mail different in IOS 16;  Is there a way to skip ads in the YouTube app?;  Is there different paid plans for YouTube;  Unable to gethaptics to work;  Using ChatGPT, it keeps bouncing back to the top;  ChatGPT answering too in-depth.  Is there an Caféor workshop on Customizing the lock screen?  Buzz Byte:  Apple Music app, the different plans

    #700 September 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 120:09


    Facilitator: Michael and SandhyaCelebration of iBUG Buzz's 700th podcast.

    #699 September 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 120:15


    Facilitator: MariaTopics:  Issues with using guesters in Facebook post;  How to open attachments in an email?;   Does anyone know about any aol ringtones;   Printing labels from your phone;   How to delete drafts in the email app;  How to reset your step counts?;   How to forward a text message;   Can you forward multiple text messages?; Issue with viewing terms with VO;   Issues with navigating current in music; Using a payment method with Apple Pay?;  How to close the Wallet on phone;  Using a brail display with phone;  Changing the double tap delay; Getting duplicates of contacts;  what's the different ways in forwarding a picture;    VoiceOver reading to with two voices at the same time;   Any benefits of having a contact card for yourself?;  Why are the IOS Updates not in order;  How do you define a haptic;  Using haptics for telling time;  Shokz earbuds seems to not staying charged iBUG Byte:  Maria: Emergency Bypassing Feature within contacts

    #698 August 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 97:40


    Facilitator: PeteTopics:  Terrible issues with Perplexity:  Issues with Voices in ChatGPT:  Phone not announcing contact's name on incoming calls:  Connecting SIRI to ChatGPT:  Postponement of the release Echo Agiga glasses:  How to sign a document on an email:  Issues with battery going down during night;  How long does trash hold a deleted message in the mail app;  Do you need WiFI for WhatsApp and Facetime with international calls; What's next for Apple?;  Follow up on Apple intelligence; Adding an address to an existing contact; Does the blood Oxygen sensor work on the latest update; iBug Byte: Pete: Sending text and screen effects through IOS messages

    #697 August 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 119:30


    Facilitator: Michael Topics:  Apple Watch Ultra not holding a full charge while tracking sleep during night; What does the new IOS Update do?; Can you set noise canceling as default for calls; Where should the audio ducking slider in settings?; How do record a longer recording than 6 seconds?;  How can you comment anonymously on YouTube?;  Issue using Screen recognition delivery mobile apps with Voice Over;  Issues trying to upgrade Paramount Plus;  How to find a link for a YouTube video;  Finding and using a Passkey;  Issue using star 1 on cell iPhone to unmute;  What is the latest IPhone before it won't accepts update; Can anyone access ChatGTP?;  ChatGPT A.I. can now compare similar items;  What is the oldest Iphone that supports ChatGPT;  What is the latest phone that can do an update;  How to get back on the mailing list;  Issues using an external keyboard filling in text fields; Using Shazam;  What is QuickNab?;  How do youturn QuickNab on or off?;   Using and sending VoiceMemo;iBUG Byte:  Sandhya:  How to capture information you ask from SIRI and ChatPT

    #696 August 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 118:16


    Facilitator: BradTopics: Apple Watch 6 battery not keeping charged;  Oorion app;  How to fix Wi-Fi and Bleutooth cutting in and out; Using AI Companion with zoom;   Deleting a zip file in Dropbox;  Using VoiceStream Reader to read zip files on phone;  Clearing recent calls;  Deleted contacts keep coming back;  How do you record on Voice Memos; Issues with editing notes in Notes app;  Are the IOS 26 updates for software and the hardware?;  Does Innosearch have an app itself? What is the Magic Tap;  Using the native mail app;  Setting notification for the mail app; What's the best way to block spam sender emails; What's the purpose of the Junk folder?;   Can you stop tracking activity on other apps;  Signing in with either a Passkey or Passcode;  Issues with forwarding servers in mail;Buzz Bytes: Brad:  Apple Mail Privacy Protection

    #695 August 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 120:26


    Facilitator: MariaTopics:  How to add a number to contacts from email;  Tip: You can send text messages through SIRI;  New app: Gemini; Has anyone tried using a public betas in IOS;  Issues with not able to send messages with VO in WhatsApp;  Adding new contact from the "From" field in an email;  Where is the best place on a newer phone can you swipe up for home screen; Where else can you find quick settings for VO speech rate;  Concern with Facial  Recognition while using prosthetic eyes;  Is it better to get a phone at an apple store by appointment or drop in?;  Setting up Face Id;  Using a Bluetooth headset;  If messages are deleted from the Flagged category, would they be deleted in regular mail?;  Using the zoom on the camera on the phone;  And Ad showing partner with Walmart;  Searching for photos in photos app; iBytes: Maria:  Using Safari on mobile using desktop mode

    #694 July 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 111:00


    Facilitator: PeteTopics: Follow-up to questions from last week;   Will the iBUG Got Talent be recorded? Can you send multiple text messages?;   Email asking for password, but emails still come in;   Message saying iCloud Storage is almost full;   New App: O-Orion;  Looking for recommendations for a good headset;  Recommendations for a Bluetooth microphone;  Setting up a timer in Dynamic Islands;  Recommendations for Bluetooth keywords for iPhone;  What is the Dynamic Island?;  How to back up on old phone and transfer to new phone; Apple Watch not reminding to charge;  What is audio sharing;  How to create a text message without a previous thread;   Recommendation for Bluetooth Speaker;iBytes: Using Manual and Automatic Update Settings for Apps on iPhone: Q & A iToys:  Choosing wireless Bluetooth headphones:  Q & A

    #693 July 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 113:18


    Facilitator: SandhyaTopics:  2 finger double tap not working; How to end call on WhatsApp with Iris;  Issue with ending dictation and it not repeating back since update;  How to block a contact;  How to get a passcode in a link  while on phone; issues with using Oticon hearing aids;  Sharing an invitation on the calendar;  How to do a search for certain people; how to restart phone without shutting down; How to share the iBUG link; Issues using the context menu on Disney App; Image of credit card showing up on phone;  Where to send iByte suggestions?;  What come out from Apple new at the convention; Issues using the focus feature for Health;  Moth/media will turn on by itself;  Restarting a device with ;  How to start a facetime on Android;  Pausing recording in voice memos;  Recommendations on Journaling app; Recommendation for phone cases for those with poor dexterity;  Recommendations for recording apps;  Issue with volume fluctuating; Facebook feeds auto plays;  What does the double tap and hold?;  Using Speed dots?iBytes: Sandhya:  Deleting a specific email or multiple email messages

    #692 July 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 119:25


    Facilitator:  BradTopics:  How to copy and paste using Voice Over;  Issues with Active Thinking, A.I. while dictating;  How to get ChatGPT characters off;   How to use BinChips; Opinions on Chrome on IPhone?;  VoiceOver jumping to the date on the watch face;  Not liking not showing Battery level;  Apple Watch not showing today view screen; Selecting and sharing multiple files;  How to pause recording in Voice Memo;  Issues with the OK button with recording started; How to set up a backtap; How to record a FaceTime; Issues with Volume with different phone sounds, i.e. Haptics feedback;  Getting text spam for unpaid tolls;  Is there a subscription to use IRIS, SIRI;  Issues with Focus turning on outside of Do not disturb; How many haptics for Apple Watch for the hours;  How to do picture-in-picture?; Can not find Driving Mode within the Zoom app;  Using Facial ID  with Voice Over;iBUG Bytes: Assigning a ringtone to a contact

    #691 July 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 119:24


    Facilitator:  MariaTopics:  How find the edit to delete contact;  Issues with volume focus changing while switching apps;  ssues finding the "OK" button;  Calling Accessibility support;  Inconsistency with accessibility with updates, i.e. Netflix;  Sometimes driving mode accidentally getting turned on;  Do we want screen recognition on or off by default;  Where to find Screen Recognition;  How to Label certain buttons;  Unable to download need software for V.O. Screen Recognition;  Setting speech rate;  Issues with Voice Stream Reader stops reading in Kindle or Bookshare;  Using or not using Unspoken Content;  Does Spoken Content interfere with Voice Over?;  Email not showing up on Ipad but it's still on Iphone;  iBUG Bytes:  Maria:  Calling Phone Number from Voicemail Transcriptions

    #690 June 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 115:47


    Facilitator:  NedTopics:  Can you set beacons with Soundscape or other apps;  How to set up a WiFi hotspot on phone?; Issues with SIRI not recognizing Mail App;  Anyway to stop SIRI from listen feature;  How to set Battery Optimization?; What exactly is and use A.I.;  Should I get more storage on phone;  Should I create folders to move apps into; What is a reasonable Cycle count for battery;  Tips on Using ChatGPT formatting;  Anyone know how to ask Innosearch.AI for products for visually impaired;  Customizing your lock screen; Will the Health keep track of walking strides; Keeping music playing in music playlist;  Response messages appear in WhatsApp under yours; Purpose of WhatsApp?;  What apps are usable without any internet connection?;  How to find a specific podcast recording on website?;  Issues sending messages with SIRI;  Has anyone used a smart thermostat? How to get instructions for using Pandora;   Issues with Rotor reading items in opposite way;  When sending iMessage, its shows them muted;  When I send text, it says failed to send;  iBytes:  Sandhya:  How do you mute and unmute on ZOOM!!!

    #689 June 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 111:22


    Facilitator: PeteTopics:  Issues with Logitech Creative keyboard;  How to slow down speech when typing passcode?;  Has anyone used Duck Duck Go browser on the phone?;   Can you move Seeing AI within the Share Sheet to top?;   What is Share Sheet?;   What's a Sheet grabber?;  How to find out what apps use what battery percentage?;  How to access zoom calls from the phone?;   Unable to sign up for mailing lists;   How to select multiple photos in Photos?;   Anyone using Pandora, how to add tabs to add singers?;  What's the distance limit for hearing aids with Bluetooth and phone.iBUG Bytes: Pete: Shutting down and Powering down your phone:  Q & AiBUG iToys:  Herbie: Bose Flex Speaker

    #688 June 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 115:19


    Facilitator: SandhyaTopics:   Issues using Setting; How to change name in Zoom;  Anyone familiar with the headset Municio; Getting emails for Facebook post that says unavailable; Unblocking someone in WhatsApp;  What's the best phone chargers?;  Steps to label a photo;  Reply to an email with email as attachment; Issues with dragging apps to different pages on IPad; Issues using Worldview in Seeing AI;  Voiceover for hearing aids;  Links in email asking which browser to use;  How to use PDF files;  Sharing recipes with Seeing AI; Sharing with Be My Eyes;  Issues with Brail input keeps being triggered; Accessible printer for Iphone;  Screen Curtain staying on when turning VO off;  How to hear the Passcode typing when unlocking phone?;  Is the Face ID in infrared;iBytes:  Sandhya:  Entering a phone number manually on the Iphone. Q & A

    #687 June 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 116:55


    Facilitator: BradTopic: WWDC overview for first hour;  Is there another version of Air pods Pro 4 coming out?; Can you change the tone in the Air pod Pro 2?;  People saying voice cutting out on Iphone?; Using Mailbox Filters;  Concerned Apple Phone app changing the quality of life with IOS 26; Using Find My with Seeing AI;  Curious of how Phone app work on iPads; What's API?;  How to disconnect or pause the Air pods Pro to just use phone?;  Buzz Byte:   Brad:  A look at Mailbox Filters; Q & A

    #686 June 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 116:23


    Facilitator: NedTopics:   Any advice on hearing aids;  Do Podcasts auto download in Overcast?; Why voicemail messages sounding low?;  Using Safari to make purchases, using password; Using the Voice Memo's in 2 separate recording and joining;  Moving Screen Recognition;  Sending emoji in text messages; Finding a specific emoji;  Using Alli to share AI messages;   Is ChatGPT better than other apps?;   Issues with unpausing while when taking a call while using Messenger on Facebook; Not getting into the After Buzz;  Can you lock folders in notes;  Muting on Zoom;  Turning off auto-play using the Magic Tap with SRXM music;  How to turn off music while dictating; Issues with signing into Dropbox;   How to delete old Facebook Messenger messages;  Recording conversations; Where are they stored?;  Able to use WhatsApp on tablet or Ipad; Learning Gestures: How to turn off Categories in Mail;iBUG iBytes:  Sandhya: Locking down a note in notes App.Q & A

    #685 May 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 114:54


    Facilitator:  SandhyaTopics:  How to delete call log?;   VO not reading full Notifications before going to lock screen;  Issues with forwarding emails with server; How to block scammer calls;  Text messages not being announced;  What is drag items/app?;  Not finding mute on zoom with phone;  Issues with Check in feature on watch;  Potential bug in Bard;  Has the Overcast been updated;   New accessibly features with the Meta AI app;  Issues using Notes app;   Anyone using SIRI to create Notes?;   Selfie X;  Issues with playing full playlists with Apple Music;  Unable to find lost earbuds with phone;  Moving an email to different folder;   Are there any hearing test app;  iBUG Bytes:  Sandhya:  Taking a Picture with phone with SIRI

    #684 May 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 114:42


    Facilitator:  BradTopics:  IOS update available;  Dictations seems better;  How to use Voice Over and gestures?;  Issues sending email to iBUGtoday; Issues with finding picture description in messages;   Using corrective text with Brail Display;  finding a specific emoji;  Transferring data from old phone to new;  Finding email moved to important;  Issues forwarding an email;  Using hearing aids with air pods;  How to use Zoom;  How to label a photo?;   Labeling a picture in photo;  Finding apps for learning cord for guitar;  Issues with using gestures;  Finding Apps for the subway in UK;  Somehow the Spoken Content button turned on; Raising of SIRI when listening to podcasts;  Finding an indoor public navigation apps;  Finding step counts summery for Apple Watch;  Email returning to inbox after replying;  Getting a lot of VoiceOver feedback in ring mode;iBUG Bytes:  Brad: Editing label text fields in Contacts

    #683 May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 115:44


    Facilitator: MariaTopics: Recording Mini-Buzz;   Verifying the correct spelling of sender's name in mail;  Benefits to a new 16E or 16Pro iPhone;  How to hear VoiceOver after swimming?;  Phone getting hot while charging;  Finding weekly summery step count on watch; Using scheduling feature in Uber App;iBytes: Maria: Creating or editing a signature in mail

    #682 April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 116:11


    Facilitator:  NedTopics:  Bluetooth recommendations,  Screen black after incoming calls;  Using RCS in messages;  Difference lights occurring on calls;  How to turn off seconds in time app onwatch;  Using VoiceVista;  Groups getting other notifications with Be My Eyes, do you see whose calling;  Screen not staying unlocked long enough;  Phone will not send text to android phone since update; Adding multiple people to a call;  Scanning a QR codes;  Shock headphones started speaking in another language;  Allowing YouTube to share information with secondary phone;  Getting random feedback with VO; Blocking someone in a group or leaving a group message;  How to delete favorites in Safari;  Deleting multiple message groups;  SIRI not finding/recognizing contacts on phone;  iBUG Bytes:  Sandhya:  Creating contacts from a number in text message.

    #681 April 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 114:55


    Facilitator:  SandhyaTopics:   Using Starbucks App;   Issues with Zoom update;   Phishing Scam warning;  Using the Merlin Bird App;  Changing items in Fitness App on Watch;  Audio messages now works;   Forwarding an attachment on Messages;   Charging Iclever for Iphone;  Not able to select AI Corrective sentences;   Using Amazon Card;  Creating Custom greetings in Message;  Email stating expose ID;  ICloud email account benefits;   Using Satilite to send text messages;  New item in settings since update;  Using Ira or Be My Eyes without WIFI;   Using Voice Vista;   Differences in 16Pro and 16E;  Be My Eyes volunteer calling working intermittently;  Can't find last Voice Memos recording;  Voice memos on watch not syncing to phone;  VO not reading word selection while typing an emailiBUG Bytes:  Sandhya:  Navigating around on a podcast track

    #680 April 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 113:02


    Facilitator:  BradTopics:  Labelling Photos in Be MY Eyes app;  Merlyn Bird ID app;  Where's Screen Recognition?;  Using ChatGPT App;  Using the signature feature in Gmail app; Creating accounts in Apple mail App;  Turning Updates on or off;   Setting up shortcuts in Be My Eyes with Siri;  Using Category behavior in Mail;   Turning Categories on or off;  Calls going on Watch and not Phone;  Locking Phone with IRA;  Voice Memo not syncing from Watch to Phone;  What is RCS?; Fixing Portrait/Landscape mode;  Not hearing audio while joining zoom on Iphone;  Setting up passcodes; using Important labels in Gmail;   Unable to turn VoiceOver Speech on watch;  Forwarding emails using screen readers;iBUG Bytes: Brad:  Sending Group Text messages with SIRI

    #679 April 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 105:35


    Facilitator:  PeteTopics:   Any way to compress a dropbox folder onphone?;  Issues with  subfolder with 2 emails just appearing in Mail app;  Issues with hearing people with Aftershock glasses on phone;  Connecting multiple Dexcom on phone;  Phone quit Announcing calls since update;  Still issues with listening to audio messages in messages app;  Issues with deleting extra key logging in zoom on phone;  Follow up to Ring app question;  Connecting Data plan not showing 5G;  Update to question about feature;  Calls automatically being recorded since update;  Dealing with Promotions in email;  How to listen to call recordings;  Opinions on AI Apps;  Using ChatGPT;  Comparing AI Apps;  Setting up;  Others not hearing instruments on phone call;  Anyone else have trouble with updating and keeping full charge on Apple Watch 6;  iBUG iBytes: Pete:  Blocking unwanted emails or unwanted senders.

    #678 March 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 106:57


    Facilitator: NedTopics:   How to find out information on songs in Apple Music;   SIRI not working correctly;  Editing apps on homepage;  How to silence all notifications;   Should I update IOS or not to; what does hold over Reader mean;  Leaving Auto-Updates on or off;  Is there an app for coupons, ie. Ibotta;  Will Old phone settings and apps transfer to new phone?  Issues with not say notifications after updates;  VoiceOver dropping off on Amazon after update;  Mac-Buzz not recorded;  Using Keychains (password app);  Answering the door with Ring app on phone;   Adding ;  Noting if blind helps either app or Website with Delta airlines;  Changing note of disability with airlines;  Listening to audio recordings after sending;  How to just hear just the ring notifications with app.;  Using Electric Signature;  Not finding unread messages except in All Mailboxes;  Seeing emails with Promotions Category;  SIRI making mistakes;  Using Ally app; How to download Ally;  Another AI, EMVI;   Multi-Devices answer when I Ask questionsiBytes: Sandhya: How to add Contacts to Favorites

    #677 March 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 120:06


    Facilitator: PeteTopics:  Hapics and ring won't work togethercorrectly;  Deleting messages from phone deletes from ipad;  Not getting email notifications;  Getting phone to announce time;  Focus settings not working correctly now;  Can't find voucher for uber;  Where do videos taken with Meta-Glasses go on phone?; Using favorites and playlists;  Issues with seeing audio recordings in messages; Notification to  allow Be My Eyes to put pictures in Photos Gallery;  Solution for reoccurring old messages on Ipad; Are the Airpods 4 Open ear?; Trying to put another widget on phone;  Healow app;  How to get out of apps library;iBytes: Pete:  Tap Back with emojis in the messages app feature, Can create an emojis.iToys: The Magsafe charger

    #676 March 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 113:45


    Facilitator: Sandhya and MichaelTopics:  Should I stay with current subscription Apple music?;  Since updating to 18 not seeing facebook comment;   Issues ending call in Be My Eyes since update;   Using Apple Books but not reading it; Shortcuts for Be My Eyes and;  Has anyone registered for Microsoft Summit;  learning to add a second person to a call; Trouble unmuting with voiceover in zoom;  Issues using Apple Calander;   How to answer someone on call waiting; How to get back to person on hold on call waiting; Trouble using SIRI;  Restarting Apple Watch;   Explain using rotor to sighted person;  Turning off time announcements when ipad closed;   Trouble using button to read email; issues using volume when dictating;   Using subscription with Ebooks from an email;   Using apps while on a call;  Adding website page to home page;  Using credentials for WhatsApps for overseas;  Using What 3 words app;  Can you use screensharing between 2 or more devices?;    Best navigation map to use on road trips?;  Sharing weblinks; Issues with errors with IRA;   Problems using Be My Eyes with prompts; How to set phone to ring and vibrateiBUG Bytes:   Sandhya:  Searching for Emojis efficiently

    #675 March 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 111:49


    Facilitator: StephenTopics:   Settings headings listed in Bluetooth differently;   Using Apple Pay with bank accounts;  How to download an app without going through app store;   Problem Dragging text messages;  App recommendations: ALLY;   New app: Echo B;   Trouble using Emojis;  Apple AI integrated w/chatGPT;  Waking up SIRI is intermittent;  Trouble with using updated email list;  Selecting an email;  Using Geosensing and airtags; What is Geosensing;  Using Zoom on 2 phones without echo;  Auto scroll that's skipping lines on brail display;   Couldn't join After Buzz;  Airpods not recognized in FindMy;   Opening attachments in emails;  Update for Contact Photo may be on;  How to turn auto play music off on Apple Watch?; Having a lot of trouble using Numbers on phone; Can you use Find My for the Airpod Case;  Has anyone tried Proplexity;  AI Apps are growing; Do you need 15pro or higher to use AI features;   How to sign up to us AI apps; iBUG Bytes: Stephen:  Adding a website link from browser to your home screen

    #674 March 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 111:00


    Facilitator:  MariaTopics:   How to dismiss notification bar at top ofscreen on iPhone 16;   Is anyone running ALI on 16 pro?;   Unable to find iBUG Podcasts on YouTube;  Pairing Airpods Pro to phone;   Have all the new phones done away with the home button?;     Anyone using Slack?;  How to stop Podcast app from auto starting;  Unable to use OverCast without WIFI;   Adding money to and using Apple Pay/Cash and which is better, Credit Card or debit?;   Getting phishing like text possible scam iBUG Byte:   Maria:  Using the Context menu features: Q & A of the feature;

    #673 February 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 109:59


    Facilitator PeteTopics:  Learning to use Rotor with links;  Moving emails from draft folder;  Problem with home pods;  Problem with Apple Music with playing continuous;   Problem mute button jumping;   Muted issues;  Issues with Apple TV with PBS app audio description;  Stopping a text notification from coming up; Using rotor in edit with settings;  What's the dimensions of;  Ring notification being intermitted;  Using Screen Recognition in in messaged;  Unable to find a way back into zoom;   Searching with SIRI in YouTube to tell if it's a reel or normal video;  Anyone used SIRI to send money and it work?;  Suggestions for checking Optimization battery level; ChatGPT and other things being Integrated with AI; Forgetting old Screen reader blue tooth to use on new brail reader. iBytes: Pete: Setting SIRI Speech Rate in Accessibility SettingsiToys:  Iphone 16 E

    #672 February 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 111:09


    Facilitator: Greg:Topics:  Issue with not giving battery notification pop-up on Iphone 16 Pro;  Asking iPhone or watch for how many steps walked;  How's everyone liking the Seeing AI with Be My Eyes with tabs?  Using the hand writing in Seeing AI; What can you use to see the description for photos in emails;  Are the movies played in Stereo or mono?;  Is there a way to delete mass Drafts?;  Experience with Apple music and Storage changes with 18 updates;  Except or reject website cookies?;  What is Apple One?;  Issues with using the Reader Mode in Safari;   Experience using Categories in the Email app?;   Still getting Summary with one email;   How to hide a Conversation notifications?;  Using Tapestry; New App called Blind Kitchen; Anyone using other cooking Apps?;  Anyone using Discord?;   Can you change the pitch on SIRI;  Trouble getting out of Dictation;   Turning the screen reader on and off;  Can you over Charge your watch?  Using the battery Optimization feature;  Where to take Apple watch for service;   Issues with hearing a breathing sound with voices with new update;   Anyone using Lire App or what other news apps?;    iBUG iBytes: Greg:  Setting up the relationships to different Contacts.

    #671 February 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 113:12


    Facilitator:  BradTopics:   Trouble finding the Send in mail app on watch 3; Issues with Pandora stops song; issues with update with Mail categories;  Can you turn on or of Apple Intelligence;  Can you use the crown on Apple Watch to answer or hang up a call?; Using double tap on watch with a call;  Apple watch asking for Passcode;  Any other way to save emails besides in archive folder;  issues with automatic delete with emails;  Constant asking for Apple ID;  Getting 2 different   emails from same sender;   Expanding preview notifications; Issues the updated Seeing AI with finding the reading channels;  Using Apple Music $2.99 for 6mo limited offer; Is there a yearly subscription for iTunes;   What's better Google and Google Lens or Chrome or Safari;  Having storage issues on phone;  When Forward option on an email is dimmed;  Can you download music from YouTube to iPhone?;iBUG Bytes:  Brad:  Using Settings defaults in Apps, manageSettings in different Apps Call Feedback:iBUG Announcements: Like 1, 2, 3  Not like Introductions Yes 1, 2,    No 1, 2Q and A elaboration time: 10 minutes limit but depends on Q,   Maybe elaborate in second half; Using the chat;  Maybe breakout room;  Maybe have a volunteer in background research Website to find when topics were talked about;Movie clues: Yes 1, 2 , keep it to 3 clues,, gets little messyIbytes: Likes:  1, 2, 3, ,    Dislikes:  1,  too manyItoys:  Likes: 1, 2, 3,

    #670 February 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 118:36


    Facilitator: Maria Topics:   Has anyone locked their apps on iPhone; How to quiet phone Voice Over when ringing;  Problem with when hitting mute in zoom;  Contacts not backed up to new phone; Using Bluetooth keyboard for YouTube;  New IOS Updates on phone and watch; How to delete a contact;  Opening a MP3 in email link outside of Dropbox;  Using Voice Over and AI in ChatGPT; OKO App for traffic lights;   Using Widgets for showing Battery levels;  Getting rid of email Categories;   Using Voice Memos to record songs;  Using NO Search AI. iBUG Bytes: Maria:  Using Text Replacement Shortcut

    #669 January 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 114:24


    Facilitator: Pete Topics:   Updates dropped today; AI on by default; Setting up calendar for reoccurring dates; recalibrating Apple watch; Fingerprint not working;  What is the extra port on Ipad;  Alert for if phone stolen;  Using GPT chat with service providers;  Using the Password app;  What is Live Activity on the Apple Watch; How to delete an email account;  Finding apps through apps library;  Widgits for Airpod to see battery status; Checking batter status for airpods Pro max;  Using the Logitech Keys to go;  Checking Screen Certain on Apple Watch  iBUG Bytes;  Using Text selections for coping and pasting text into different messaging apps; Can you use it in Chrome? Itoys: Beets Pill Plus 2 Speaker

    #668 January 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 114:29


    Facilitator: Maria Topics: What is the scribble on Apple Watch? How to get rid of unwanted emails; Not getting email notifications; Only hearing certain tone through bluetooth earbuds; Speech rate keeps changing;  How to create a new email account;  Make a copy of Notes so they appear a folder; Downloaded sounds/music files aren't showing up in the files folder in ICloud; Printing envelopes using Documents app to a wireless printer;  Turning speech back on after hitting watch;   Will 18.2 update, How to turn off email categories; Using Battery optimization and can I still use phone during night; How to activate Item chooser; Difference between item chooser and App switcher;  New to using Ear-pods pro 2, both pods seems to have different battery charge and which mode is most energy efficient;  How to avoid triggering audio recording. iBUG Bytes:  Pausing a video while recording, Can you use the magic tab? Can you us the rotor items chooser? Does recording stop when you lock your screen? 

    #667 January 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 114:03


    Facilitator: Brad Topics:  Reading different things with Zoom  links in contacts;  Using zoom links in shortcuts;  Yearly subscriptions to Apple Music benefits?;  Guesters for using copy/paste commands with VoiceOver;  What is a container?;  Using Guesters with dictations; Not seeing saved emails in folders; Setting up multiple mail accounts;  Anyone used ChatGPT+ with AI?  Adjusting Guester speaking rate in quick settings;  Issues with continuous ding's while listing to news stations;  Setting up Sono Speakers on Apple TV;  How to cut and paste text to a new email;  If phone is lost in lake or river, can I find it with Find My app; Difference between Transparency Mode and Cancelation Mode on Earpods;  iBUG Bytes: Brad: Changes in IMessages with IOS 18 Messaging apps.

    #666 January 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 109:29


    Facilitator: Greg Program changes: Time change for Trekkie Talk to 7-8:30pm and with the iBUG Buzz and Mini-Buzz topics. Topics:  How to get Echo connected to a new phone; Getting rid of the speaking bar/spoken content; Adding voices to Apple watch through rotor;  Using a headset with the apple watch; New software update, 18.2;  Using same Apple ID on 2 phones; Possible Meta Study scam; Status bar not being voiced in lock screen; Using your Amazon passcodes information with the Audible app; VoiceOver on apps not turning off on phone;  Accessing Apple Pay account;  Apple watch VoiceOver volume issues;  Possible bug with 11.2 on apple watch, recommend to by bass; Issues accessing the haptic for Time on Apple Watch; ; Getting rid of reoccurring emails; in Messages, SMS popping up;  Getting possible spam using Ai messages; Phantom voice through an IPad in messages; A review on Piccy Bot; anyone using ? TV;  Using the action button.  iBUG Bytes: Greg: Using Favorite IOS features using VoiceOver Quick settings

    #664 December 16, 2024.mp3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 115:25


    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 recognizing 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

    #665 December 23, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 109:23


    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 serial 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;

    #663 December 9, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 107:14


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