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#523 - February 28, 2022 Mar 05, 2022

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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; ;

#522 - February 21, 2022 Feb 24, 2022

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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.

#521 - February 14, 2022 Feb 17, 2022

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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.

#520 - February 7, 2022 Feb 10, 2022

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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.

#519 - January 31, 2022 Feb 03, 2022

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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 TRANSPARENCY MODE; LIVE LISTEN; TURNING OFF HAPTIC FEEDBACK; TURNING OFF CAPTION PANEL; DELETING DRAFTS IN MAIL APP; BLOCKING SPAM TEXT MESSAGES.

#518 - January 24, 2022 Jan 28, 2022

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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;

#517 - January 17, 2022 Jan 19, 2022

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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.

#516 - January 10, 2022 Jan 13, 2022

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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 LEFT OFF; UNABLE TO POST ON A PERSON’S TIMELINE ON FACEBOOK – PRIVACY SETTINGS; IPHONE RINGING LONGER THAN USUAL.

#515 - January 3, 2022 Jan 09, 2022

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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.

#514 - December 20, 2021 Dec 25, 2021

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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.

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