Blind Android Users Podcast

Episode 206: TalkBack 15.1 is HereAndroid BasicsWe discuss all that's new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1.SpotlightTalkBack 15.1 has arrived, and we share everything new we have discovered so far.App of the WeekWarren demonstrates Startpage, a web browser focused on privacy.TalkBack HighlightsJohn shows us the new ways of activating links as of TalkBack 15.1.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 205: Concluding One UI settingsAnnouncementsWe would be delighted if everyone could join us for our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December.  Please join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date!Android turned 17 this week.  It can now obtain a driving licence in the UK and apparate in the Wizarding World.Android basicsThis week, John concludes our look at Samsung One UI settings, demonstrating what you’ll find in About phone.App of the weekWarren brings us a demo of Listen AI, another TTS reader.CommentaryKarene demonstrates a new AI-powered feature, which will attempt to describe videos while they’re playing.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 204: Seeing AI Video Descriptions and One UI Tips and User GuideAnnouncementsDon't forget to join us for our 4-year celebration on December 21st at 9 AM PST or 12 PM EST.SpotlightWe discuss all the new features in the latest update to Seeing AI, but focus mostly on our first impressions of the video description feature.Android BasicsJohn takes us through the "Tips and User Guide" portion of Samsung's One UI settings.App of the WeekWarren demonstrates the reading app that calls itself “SpeakUp AI - Text to Speech”.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 203: Big week for Qualcomm and Android15 QPR1 Beta 3ANDROID BASICSThis week has been a busy week for many companies, among them, Google who rolled out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel6-series through Pixel9-series.SpotlightThis week, Qualcomm showcased the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite during its annual conference in Maui, HI, where it unveiled the new generation of the Qualcomm chip that would be powering most flagship phones next year.APP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “App of the week,” we take you on a tour of the “Hermit” browser by Chimbori.The “Hermit” browser combines features of the traditional browsing features with the ability to create “Lite apps” and several customizations for those who like customization.TIP OF THE WEEKFor the tip of the week, Warren shows you how to make sure your phone is taking full advantage of Google's "Find My Device" network.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 202: Android 15AnnouncementsWe would be delighted if everyone could join us for our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December.  Please join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date!Android basicsThis week, it’s all about Android 15 which dropped for eligible devices on 15 October.  The crew talk you through some of the key features and changes.App of the weekWarren brings us a demo of Simplenote.Tip of the weekWarren shows us how to archive an app instead of uninstalling it – a new feature of Android 15.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 201: A conversation with the developer of WalkersGuideAnnouncementsThank you to everyone who joined us for our 200th episode.  The next big thing is our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December.  We would be delighted if you could join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date!SpotlightWe are joined by Eric Scheibler, the developer of the GPS app WalkersGuide.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the email app Thunderbird, which many listeners will be familiar with from Windows.CommentaryKarene demonstrates improvements to Jieshuo’s AI features, which allow users to submit spoken questions to query screen content or the item in focus.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 200: Party timeThis week, we are joined by our listeners for a party to celebrate our 200th episode!Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 199: One UI Settings (Software update settings)AnnouncementsOur 200th episode is in just a week, on Saturday 5 October 2024 at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific.  We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date! When the time comes, please join via the above link.Android basicsThis week we continue our look at One UI settings on Samsung devices.  This time, John brings us a demonstration of software update settings.SpotlightWe take a look at products released by Samsung and Xiaomi.UnboxingWarren unboxes the BlackView HERO 10.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the GPS app, WalkersGuide.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 198: One UI Settings (Accessibility Settings Part 3)AnnouncementsOur 200th episode is in just two weeks time - on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date!John appeared on Double Tap recently to talk about Talkback 15.  Take a listen to his interview.Android basicsThis week we continue our look at One UI settings on Samsung devices, in which John concludes his tour of accessibility settings.UnboxingJohn unboxes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the GPS app, Candle.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 197: Accessibility Part 2 in One UI SettingsANNOUNCEMENTSOur 200th episode is coming up on October 5th, 2024 and we encourage you to set aside some time and join us to party for this great milestone!ANDROID BASICSWe return to our journey through the One UI Settings and this week, we bring you Accessibility part 2 as we shine the light on the "Hearing Enhancements" and “Dexterity and Interaction” sections.SpotlightThis episode’s spotlight is all about Android 15 QPR Beta1.2 and “Gemini Live” that is now available for Android devices.UNBOXING PIXEL WATCH 3We Unbox the 45MM, LTE model of the Pixel Watch 3.ANDROID JOURNEY WITH ROBERT MALUNDAFor this episode, Robert Malunda from Zimbabwe joins us to talk about his Android Journey.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 196: Talkback 15AnnouncementsOur 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date!SpotlightThis week it’s all about the release of Talkback 15, one of the most consequential Talkback releases in years.Talkback highlightsJohn demonstrates the new, Gemini-powered AI image descriptions in Talkback 15.Tip of the WeekWarren shows us how to import material into ElevenLabs Reader.Android journeyKenny Hitt joins us to share his Android Journey.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 195: An Interview with the Developer of StreamSphere RSS ReaderSpotlightWe are delighted to be joined by Martin Vivian, the developer of StreamSphere (an RSS reader demonstrated by Warren a few weeks back).App of the WeekWarren demonstrates Thumbtack, an app for hiring folks to do projects around the house that you don't want to tackle yourself.JIESHUO (CSR)kareen explains what one-finger long gestures are and how to use them.  Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 194: Pixel 9 series unboxings and a review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6AnnouncementsThank you to those who entered our competition to win a lifetime’s access to the PiccyBot app.  We’ll be in touch with the winners this week.Our 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date!SpotlightJoe Hodge returns with a review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.UnboxingWe resume our annual tradition with Warren and John unboxing their Google Pixels together.  This year, Warren unboxes the 9 Pro XL and John unboxes the regular 9.App of the WeekWarren demonstrates the ElevenLabs Reader app, which gives you access to incredibly realistic human-sounding AI voices to generate written content.Tip of the WeekFollowing the announcement at the recent Made by Google Event, Warren brings us a conversation with Google’s Gemini Live.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 193: Made by Google 2024AnnouncementsEnter our competition to win access to the PiccyBot app following our interview with the developer last week. Our 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We want you to join us then so save the date!SpotlightThis week saw Made by Google 2024 take place on 13 August.  The crew discuss the phones, watches and AI features of products announced at the event.My Android journeyJoseph Hodge joins us to tell his Android journey storyStaying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 192: An interview with the developer of PiccyBotAnnouncementsOur 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We want you to join us then so save the date!SpotlightThis week, we’re joined by the developer of PiccyBot, which will describe your photos and videos allowing you to pick from a variety of AI engines.UnboxingJohn unboxes Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7.Tip of the weekFollowing last week’s tour of Samsung’s Accessibility settings, John brings us more on the speak aloud keyboard function.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 191: One UI accessibility settings part 1Android basicsThis week we return to our tour of One UI, and John brings us part 1 in a series looking at Accessibility settings.App of the weekWarren brings us a demonstration of the Aurelian Audio Podcast Player.CommentaryKarene demonstrates Jieshuo’s direct click, direct swipe and direct scroll functions.Tip of the weekFollowing his demonstration of the app last week, Warren shows us how to manage chapters in AntennaPod.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 190: App BonanzaAnnouncementsHappy birthday to Accessible Android, which turned one this week!SpotlightIn this quarter’s app bonanza, We open up with a couple of demos from Warren.  Firstly he shows us the radio and podcasts app Audials Play.  Next, he demonstrates Instant Address for creating disposable email addresses.  Then John brings us a demo of the Little Caesars pizza app.  Finally, Warren shows us AntennaPod, another podcast app.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 189RHVoice and Android 15 Beta 4Welcome to Episode 189AnnouncementsOur thoughts are with AppleVis founder David Goodwin who is very seriously ill.  We are pleased to hear you’re on the mend, and we wish both you and Applevis all the best for the future.We are hard on the heels of our next app bonanza.  Please do send your contributions to us by Friday 26 July.Google is banning low quality apps from the Play Store as of 31 August 2024, you can read more in their updateAndroid BasicsWe talk about what’s new in Android 15 Beta 4.SpotlightWe are joined by Olga Yakovleva from the multilingual speech synthesiser project RHVoice.  You can use the direct Google Play link to grab it for Android.CommentaryKarene demonstrates the Jieshuo Voice Assistant, including it’s new AI capabilities.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 188 Galaxy Unpacked 2024ANNOUNCEMENTSWe are hard on the heels of our next app bonanza.  Please do send your contributions to us by Friday 26 July.SpotlightThe crew discuss the announcements from Galaxy Unpacked 2024 held last week in Paris.  You can find links to all the new products announced at the above link.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the RSS reader StreamSphere.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 187: One UI GENERAL MANAGEMENT PART3 AND ANDROID15BETA3.1 ANNOUNCEMENTSIn the heels of Austin passing away, we continue to receive eulogies and condolences.We share with you a eulogy from Austin’s Parish as his priest eulogizes Austin. ANDROID BASICSWe conclude the One UI General management section and highlight Android15Beta3.1 with the following 3 fixes:This minor update to Android 15 Beta 3 includes the following fixes:Fixed issues that caused the lock screen to intercept touch input and prompt the user to unlock the device, even when interacting with elements on the lock screen that don't require the device to be unlocked. (Issue #348101427, Issue #345873537)Fixed an issue that sometimes caused biometric face authentication to fail.Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, connectivity, and audio quality.All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will be offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 3.1.Note: Other known issues listed for the Beta 3 release still apply to Beta 3.1. In addition, see top open issues for the latest list of issues that have been reported by developers and users. TIP OF THE WEEKIn this week’s “Tip of the Week,” Kareen shows us how to schedule messages in Telegram. Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.