Blind Android Users Podcast

Episode 137: Finishing up the Play Store and another unboxingThis week, we conclude our series on the Play Store and unbox the Nothing Phone 2.Announcements·       We have passed 1,000 subscribers on the Youtube channel. Thank you very much!·       Our next quarterly app bonanza will take place on 5 August, where we devote the episode to showcasing different apps that you like or find useful. We can’t do that though if you don’t send us any demos, so please keep them coming in!·       If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, we conclude our exploration of the Play Store with a demonstration from Warren of the Family Management and Device certification settings.SpotlightWarren unboxes the Nothing Phone 2.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 136: Android 14 Beta 4 and another unboxingThis week, we take a look at what’s hot with Android 14 Beta 4 and review the latest and greatest Amazon Fire Tablet.Announcements·       We have our next quarterly app bonanza on 29 July, where we devote the episode to showcasing different apps that you like or find useful. We can’t do that though if you don’t send us any demos, so please keep them coming in!By emailing your demos to [email protected]·       Thank you for supporting our various channels! Our Youtube channel is just shy of 1,000 subscribers and Accessible Android is getting 350 visits a day.·       If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, we look at what’s new in Android 14 Beta 4, which we anticipate being the final beta before the Release Candidates and final roll-out of Android 14.you can read the release notes and list of resolved problems by clicking on this release notes for android 14 beta 4.SpotlightJohn reviews the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet, which he snagged during the Prime Day sales.CommentaryKarene is back with the next in our popular series demonstrating the Jieshuo screen reader.My android journeyAngie Fisher joins us to talk about her Android journey.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 135: The Play Store some more and a review of the Fold!This week, we continue our Play Store series and review the Google Fold.Announcements·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.·        our youtube channel has crossed 975 subscribers, thanks for sharing and subscribing.·        its timefor you to step on the stage, share the demo of the app that you would likebefore the 29th of July.Android basicsThis week, we continue our series lookingat the Play Store.  Warren starts byshowing us a new feature in the Manage apps and devices section where you cannow sync apps on devices, before demonstrating network preferences and purchaseauthentication settings.SpotlightThis week, we build on last week’s unboxing:this time, Warren and John review the GooglePixel Fold.App of the weekEd gives us an overview of GoogleCalendar.Tip of the weekWarren shows you how to unlink devices youmight have assigned to the Google Assistant.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions orcomments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtubechannel, join our Club on Club houseand subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 134: More on the Play Store and another unboxing!This week, we continue our Play Store series and unbox the Google Fold.Announcements·       If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, we continue our series on the Play Store and Warren shows us Play Pass and starts to look at the Play Store settings.SpotlightThis week, we unbox the Google Pixel Fold. As there are essentially two bits to it, we thought we’d have two unboxers – take it away John and Warren!Next, John reviews the Google Pixel TabletCommentaryKarene brings us the next in our series on the Commentary Screen Reader showing us custem translation, this is a new feature.Note: The "overwrite" and "merge" options mentioned in the demo are still displayed in Chinese in the app, with the following names:- Overwrite: 覆盖- Merge: 合并Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 133: More on the Play Store and a Google Tablet unboxingThis week, we continue our Play Store series and unbox the Google Tablet.Announcements·       For those interested in the two screen readers available on Android, Karene has written this article setting out the strengths and weaknesses of Talkback and Jieshuo.·       If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, we continue our series on the Play Store and Warren demonstrates the Play Store library.SpotlightJohn brings us an unboxing of the new Google Pixel Tablet, and will review it next week.App of the weekWarren demonstrates Instapaper, which allows you to save internet articles for later reading.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 132: Android 13 QPR 3 June pixel feature drop.This week it is all about the last QPR for android 13, the June feature drop for pixel. News and eventsWe talk about small fixes released in android 14 beta 3.1.We talk about all the 10 features in the June feature dropWe then talk about the 30 fixes that were dropped, most of them for low vision users. CSR, Commentary screen reader.Kareen kiwan demos the media controls in CSR. Talkback highlights.John shows us, what is new in braille keyboard in talkback 114 released in android 14 beta 3. Staying in touch.support us onhttps://www.paypal.me/AlistonPintoTo donate to our cause, click this link.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blindandroidEmail us with suggestions or comments,[email protected] in your Android journey stories,[email protected] to our Email list,[email protected] our Telegram group,https://t.me/+WNem1jjwjeXk3hYrfollow us on Twitter,https://twitter.com/BlindDroidUsersjoin our Facebook group.https://m.facebook.com/groups/686947596105844/?refid=46&__xts__%5B0%5D=12.AbpfZyOhTPWTFHpBvWQdJf_G7_Cz7YNpIi-8HqT39WYUlM40GYpp6xatDGu3yoBemjeQqJE33_QzYTiOPXGQ690lIt_0g6PHRcwN2dbmSjD_svkFnP5y2b-IPEBrnkoz6gI_uHOFjtG7uvhudRYJc42B-3URyGKy-_yYWTdpYCgb2rb81P4n7ESKMrkDLRaBJ1pthKZteaTda66-3On8xEBe8Hvt0b7exS7sM7UT9WT32w-5CmDJrXHlozHpLN7Mr9fn_YwQ8RvSxvc00qW6uzCspp1hJ97MO0NtR2O7RDDILlulhVNQLEfkKVQLzMo9EY_oBYAipXYPvuUa3gPtyb1nsgQFwgFbcfnDDN-dqvyyhdVGLc10k3zvFuYYXkKZ9AGZo1VjVYkSBygzOQKDRAuXkiGNeazJqq_OCOs5DOZENluKoDtGgKisvZuV5v3eELjdOiJVMIw-2p72ZBIYxc7nwBJKwBLIgS4Kv6em1p4JwI25RAqo2HvTZ861ZLbWXhRtNm6tK1i3XfjKWt1mAqZvToPgGmyoxi9TDmeAvCU4WLHnLXLJF9-nZvhKYWP4qkT9g95DU9eMI2W1W_1EIZBCCVSCrAd44OMecdCLccCorZXBaX3PYqMYs8ZyREZE-4o&__tn__=%2As&paipv=0&eav=AfajmcdA5fUdHjRIDM6mKZlXDWOVU_Cw0TOdww3-B_ZZXrsmoNrFt67GPdWxpEOmtUssubscribe to our YouTube channel.youtube.com/blindandroiduserssubscribe to our rumble channel.https://rumble.com/c/c-1771031and join our Club on Clubhouse.https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/blind-android-usersjoin our discord server at.https://discord.gg/GuNVWWGTxxTo register for discord on chrome, follow this guide.https://blindandroidusers.com/guide-to-registering-for-discord-on-chrome-browser/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 131: Android 14 Beta 3 and the TicWatch Pro 5 unboxingThis week, It’s all about Android 14 Beta 3! We also bring you an unboxing and review of the TicWatch Pro 5 from Mobvoi.Announcements• Our Youtube channel crossed 950 subscribers – thanks everyone! Also keep an eye on the channel for shorts.• We are making improvements to the website and will let you know when it’s fixed.• We have three remaining codes for the ACR Phone app. Drop us an email to the address at the end of the show notes to be in with a chance to win!• If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, Android 14 Beta 3 dropped and the crew talk you through the key changes.SpotlightWarren unboxes and reviews the new Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5.CommentaryKarene brings us the next in our series on the Commentary Screen Reader.Tip of the weekJohn shows you how to use Reading Mode to read an article in the background.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 129: More on the Play Store This week, we have the fourth instalment in our Play Store mini series.Announcements·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, we have the fourth segment in our Play Store series. Warren shows us the remaining tabs at the bottom of the Play Store window – “apps”, “offers” and “books”.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the scanning app, Oriole AI- Snap to Speech.Tip of the weekJohn shows us how to assign the side key on Samsung phones to the Google Assistant, using the Good Lock app. This is a more efficient method than our previous demonstration on the same topic.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 126: Continued adventures in the Play Store and Global Accessibility Awareness DayThis week, we have the third instalment in Play Store mini seriesand discuss Global Accessibility Awareness Day.Announcements·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, we have the third instalment in our Play Store series. Warren demonstrates the “Categories” and “Kids”/”Children” tabs.SpotlightThursday 18 May marked the 12th Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The team discusses various announcements, including of course from Google.CommentaryKarene is back with the next in our series of Commentary demonstrations.App of the weekWarren brings us a demo of the Speechnotes app.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blind android users podcast episode 127: Google IO or Google AI and a chat with Zülal Tannur of “From your Eyes” appThis week, it’s all about Google IO, or is it Google AI?We also caught up with Zülal Tannur of the “From your eyes” app, whose website is located at this URL.Spotlight 1: All about Google IO and Android14Beta2.We highlighted some of the main highlights of Google IO, including the Pixel Fold and the Pixel7A.We also highlighted some phones outside of the Pixel phones that qualify for the Android14BetaSpotlight 2: we talked with Zülal Tannur, talented visually impaired developer of the “From Your Eyes” app.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 126: More on the Play StoreThis week, we continue a new mini series on the Play Store.Announcements·        Next week sees Google I/O 2023 taking place on 10 May.·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, we have the second instalment in our new mini series on the Play Store. Ed shows you some settings pertaining to the installing and updating of apps, and demonstrates how to install an app using both the phone and the PC.App of the weekFi demonstrates the Merlin Bird ID app.Tip of the weekFollowing Ed’s demonstration of the emergency alert settings a few episodes ago, Fi shows us what actually happened when the test took place in the UK on 23 April.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 125: It’s the 2nd quarter of the App Bonanza for 2023Welcome to our 2nd episode for the year 2023. Announcements:In this episode, Austin Pinto thanks the new subscribers to our YouTube channel.Doug Cameron unveils the “Hable Project,” where he also has a challenge for which you can register to participate.Kareen Kiwan announces a giveaway of 10 lifetime codes for the Cash Reader. Apps Bonanza In the “App Bonanza” segment, we bring you 5 apps.First up, we have the Factual Quiz2020, demonstrated by Judy Jones, Warren Demonstrates “MediSafe Pill and Med Reminder, John Dyer brings us “Samsung Sound Assistant,” Potato Boy demonstrates “Habitica” and Kareen Kiwan demonstrates the “Cash Reader” which has 10 lifetime codes for 10 lucky winners to be announced. Staying in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 124: It’s all about the Play StoreThis week, we start a new mini series on the Play Store.Announcements·        Austin wasn’t with us this week as he was at his brother’s wedding – congratulations brother Pinto!·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, we have the first in our new mini series on the Play Store. Warren gives us an overview of the Play Store, and we look in detail at the “Manage apps and device” section.CommentaryKarene Kiwan brings us the next episode in our series on the Commentary Screen Reader.Android journeyHarshid Trivedi joins us to tell his Android journey story.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 123: Android Beta 1 and TelelightThis week, we look at Android 14 Beta 1 and talk to the developers of Telelight-Accessible Telegram.Announcements·        Google is conducting a research study on 25 April and is seeking users who navigate Youtube using the keyboard – note that screen reader users will not be selected. You can express an interest by filling out this form.·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsWe talk about what you can expect to find in Android 14 Beta 1, which dropped last week, and lament the lack of a new version of Talkback – a staple of previous Android developer builds and betas. You can enrol a qualifying Pixel device on this page.SpotlightWe are delighted to be joined by the developers of Teleight-Accessible Telegram, which as the name suggests, is a Telegram client providing superior accessibility to the main Telegram app. You can also win a month’s subscription by following these instructions from the accessible Android site.Tip of the weekEd demonstrates the settings to control emergency alerts, in light of the upcoming roll-out of an emergency alerts system in the UK which will be tested on 23 April.The sound for the emergency alert is taken from this government websiteAnd is totally a copywrite of UK government.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 122: Developer optionsThis week, we look at Developer options, often found in the system settings section in the Settings app.Announcements·        Google is conducting a research study on 25 April and is seeking users who navigate YouTube, search and discover using the keyboard – note that screen reader users will not be selected. You can express an interest by filling out this form.·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsAustin shows us how to enable Developer options, and talks us through some of the most important settings.to make it clear, you need to tap 7 times on build number or if you use talkback then 7 dubble taps. You may like to check out our previous video on opting in and out of Android betas, which Austin refers to in this demonstration.CommentaryKarene Kiwan brings us the next episode in our series on the Commentary Scree Reader.in which she shows us tapping to move focus and passthrough modes.To download csr, click this link.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 121.This week, we discuss about phone, and tips and support. AnnouncementsWe hit 900 subscribers on our YouTube channelOur accessible android app has been downloaded more than 700 times.Click here to download the app.Android 13 QPR 3 beta 2 was released this Wednesday. Click here to read changes. If you want to donate to us, you can do it 1 of 2 ways.PayPalBuy us a coffeeAndroid basics.In this segment, we rap up the system settings by discussing the about phone, and tips and support segments. CSR.Kareen Kiwan shows us how to type when browsing by touch in CSR.Click here to download CSR. App of the week.Our friend, Potato gives us an introduction of Samsung good lock app which can be download from this link Tip of the week.Fi shows us, how to play long messages on WhatsApp and move the seek front or back. Staying in touch.support us onhttps://www.paypal.me/AlistonPintoTo donate to our cause, click this link.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blindandroidEmail us with suggestions or comments,[email protected] in your Android journey stories,[email protected] to our Email list,[email protected] our Telegram group,https://t.me/+WNem1jjwjeXk3hYrfollow us on Twitter,https://twitter.com/BlindDroidUsersjoin our Facebook group.https://m.facebook.com/groups/686947596105844/?refid=46&__xts__%5B0%5D=12.AbpfZyOhTPWTFHpBvWQdJf_G7_Cz7YNpIi-8HqT39WYUlM40GYpp6xatDGu3yoBemjeQqJE33_QzYTiOPXGQ690lIt_0g6PHRcwN2dbmSjD_svkFnP5y2b-IPEBrnkoz6gI_uHOFjtG7uvhudRYJc42B-3URyGKy-_yYWTdpYCgb2rb81P4n7ESKMrkDLRaBJ1pthKZteaTda66-3On8xEBe8Hvt0b7exS7sM7UT9WT32w-5CmDJrXHlozHpLN7Mr9fn_YwQ8RvSxvc00qW6uzCspp1hJ97MO0NtR2O7RDDILlulhVNQLEfkKVQLzMo9EY_oBYAipXYPvuUa3gPtyb1nsgQFwgFbcfnDDN-dqvyyhdVGLc10k3zvFuYYXkKZ9AGZo1VjVYkSBygzOQKDRAuXkiGNeazJqq_OCOs5DOZENluKoDtGgKisvZuV5v3eELjdOiJVMIw-2p72ZBIYxc7nwBJKwBLIgS4Kv6em1p4JwI25RAqo2HvTZ861ZLbWXhRtNm6tK1i3XfjKWt1mAqZvToPgGmyoxi9TDmeAvCU4WLHnLXLJF9-nZvhKYWP4qkT9g95DU9eMI2W1W_1EIZBCCVSCrAd44OMecdCLccCorZXBaX3PYqMYs8ZyREZE-4o&__tn__=%2As&paipv=0&eav=AfajmcdA5fUdHjRIDM6mKZlXDWOVU_Cw0TOdww3-B_ZZXrsmoNrFt67GPdWxpEOmtUssubscribe to our YouTube channel.youtube.com/blindandroiduserssubscribe to our rumble channel.https://rumble.com/c/c-1771031and join our Club on Clubhouse.https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/blind-android-usersjoin our discord server at.https://discord.gg/GuNVWWGTxxTo register for discord on chrome, follow this guide.https://blindandroidusers.com/guide-to-registering-for-discord-on-chrome-browser/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 120: It’s all about QPRThis week, we look at system settings in the Settings app.Announcements·        Accessible Android’s app has been downloaded over 500 times from the Play Store. Please do leave a review.  From the app, you can browse app and device reviews, as well as subscribe to the Blind Android Users podcast and email list.·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsWarren takes us through the System section of the Settings app, where you can control language and input, gestures etc.and we discuss it in details.Tip of the weekFi shows us a couple of things in the audio settings of the Zoom app, including how to turn on original sound.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 119: It’s all about QPRThis week, we discuss the latest Quarterly Platform Releases.Announcements·        Accessible Android’s app is now available in English. From here, you can browse app and device reviews, as well as subscribe to the Blind Android Users podcast and email list.·        We thank another listener for an extremely generous donation. If you’d like to donate, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.SpotlightWe look at the new features and bug fixes in the latest stable Quarterly Platform Release (QPR 2), and talk about Beta 1 of QPR 3 –sign up if you’re interested.App of the weekSalih demonstrates our Accessible Android app.Tip of the weekJohn shows us how to set a security pattern to unlock a phone.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blind android users podcast episode 118, meet the youngest developer to ever appear on BAU podcast, Uday Shankar and our reflection of android 14 developer preview 2. This week we discuss android 14 developer preview 2 and chat with some guests. Spotlight 1. Chat with Ravi Kumar and Uday Shankar from Eurotech company and the 3RDI app.The app is still in closed beta phase, to join this beta testing, send your Gmail id to [email protected] note limited applicants allowed.To get the app from play store click on this link. Spotlight 2. Android 14 developer 2.We discuss changes and bugs in android 14 developer preview 2.https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/release-notes#:~:text=Android%2014%20Developer%20Preview%202%20includes%20several%20new%20features%20and,users%20experience%20non%2Ddismissable%20notificationsthere are lots of flags in developer options which should become enabled in beta 1 coming to a pixel near you next month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 117: It’s all about Mobile World Congress 2023This week, we discuss MWC 2023Announcements·        Thank you so much for the significant donations we have received this week. These encourage us to keep going and also help us pay the website hosting bills!If you want to donate, you can do so by using any of the 2 links.Link 1.Link 2.·        Google have a couple of research studies: If you can attend Google’s California offices in person and have experience of using smart doorbells, register your interest via this form.·        There’s another in-person study relating to Google Lookout. Please register your interest by filling out this Form.the lookout study is for android only.you will be compensated for your time.SpotlightWe look at the announcements from Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. We focus in particular on the Nokia G22 and the Honor Magic5 Pro.Reference was made to.xiaomi 13 prorealmi 300 w charging phoneQuestion of the weekWe answer a listener question relating to making fingerprint activation more reliable.Android journeyAngela joins us this week and tells us her Android story.Stay in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 116: Catching up with Hema Natarajan from Bookshare to discuss the new Bookshare Reader. We caught up with Hema Natarajan from Bookshare and talked about the just released “Bookshare Reader.” ANNOUNCEMENTSIf you live in the United States, have a LinkedIn account and use the mobile app, research study group from the “Accessibility User Research Collective” from the “Shepherd Center” would like you to participate in a research study intended for the accessibility of the LinkedIn mobile app.Salih from our Turkish sister site updates us on what is going on with their site and the mobile app as we merge our efforts.we request listeners to donate to update our app.links for donating.paypalbuy me a coffee. SPOTLIGHTHema Natarajan from Bookshare gave us the scoop on what is going on with the “Bookshare Reader” and the features that would be coming to the app. APP OF THE WEEKFor the “app of the week” for this episode, Warren demonstrates “Vivaldi,” a powerful Chrome alternative browser. TALKBACK HIGHLIGHTSJohn Dyer brings us another instalment from the “Talkback Highlights” series in the way of instalment 55. TIP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “tip of the week,” John demonstrates how you can assign different fingers to use in activating a routine or launch an app on a Samsung phone using the GoodLock app. Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 115: It’s all about the Samsung Galaxy S23, and we continue our Settings tourThis week, we resume our comprehensive look at the Settings appAnnouncementswe first pray for our listeners in turkey siria and New Zealand effected by the strongand destructive earthquakesAustin reminds you to subscribe to the Blind Android Users Youtube channel, that way you could have seen John’s unboxing of the latest and greatest Samsung phone way earlier than you could have seen it anywhere else!Android basicsThis week, we resume our tour of the Settings app, and look at the portion of the app relating to Google.mainly backup settings.SpotlightJohn reviews the galaxy s23 ultra.For the unboxing, click on.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3OHKj5yxsk&t=15sJohn reviews the Samsung Galaxy S23.App of the weekWarren brings us a demonstration of Jumbo 4, an app designed to keep your information safe online and notify you if your personal data such as passwords have been exposed via a hack.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 114: Android14 Developer Preview1Google dropped the very first Dev Preview of Android14. ANNOUNCEMENTS (IN THE NEWS)We want to thank you listeners for subscribing to our YouTube channel as we are now at 856 subscribers.We are looking forward to reaching that 1000 mark this year.OnePlus debuts OnePlus11“RealMe” guys came through with the “Coca-Cola” phones. ANDROID BASIC: Android14 Developer Preview 1Your BAU podcast crew reflects on the very first preview of Android14.Pointing out some of the major highlights as well as voicing our disappointments.Austin does a demo of how you can opt in or out of android bets on your pixel phones using android flash tool.You can use the same steps to flash android 14. THE XIAOMI “MI UI” (AKA the “Cat UI).Ed demonstrates the Xiaomi UI as shown on his Xiaomi 12 phone. “APP OF THE WEEK”For Episode114, the “App of the week” is called “AppDash.” TALKBACK HIGHLIGHTSJohn Dyer brings us another instalment from the “Talkback Highlights” series. Android Journey by Ken from TexasThis week, our friend Ken from Texas brings us his “Android Journey” story. Staying in touch.Staying in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 113: It’s all about Samsung!!This week, we look back at the Samsung Unpacked event.Announcements· The Competition Forum of India has fined Google for not allowing Google apps to be uninstalled from the Android OS.· Realme have teamed up with Coca-Cola and will be launching a Coca-Cola edition phone in the near future.SpotlightThis week, we catch up on all the news from the Samsung Galaxy Unpackedevent, and discuss whythe S23 series doesn’t have satellite support.App of the weekEd demonstrates ExpressVPN, and talks a bit about why you might want a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in the first place.Tip of the weekWarren talks to us all about safe mode in the Android operating system.Highlights from TalkbackJohn brings us the latest in the Highlights from Talkback series.My Android Journey by Will Murgatroyd.Will Murgatroyd comes to give us his android journey.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email uswith suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtubechannel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 112: App bonanza!!This week, it’s our first App Bonanza of 2023.SpotlightIt’s our first App Bonanza of the year! We try to hold these every quarter, so keep an eye out across our social media channels for the next one and do please send us contributions! It takes the load off the crew and it’s great to hear new voices. This time, Warren demonstrates the Samsung Internet Browser – you don’t need a Samsung phone folks, Austin shows us the Yatri - Mumbai Local App – a transportation app for helping you navigate the city of Mumbai, John brings us the audio editor and recorder AudioLab, and Warren returns with a demo of an app which lets you examine and extract the apps installed on your device - Boundo.Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email uswith suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtubechannel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 111: DIGITAL WELL-BEINGWe return to the System SettingsANNOUNCEMENTS (IN THE NEWS)In this episode, we don’t necessarily have announcements pertaining to our website or anything of the sort; instead, we highlighted some happenings with both T-Mobile and Twitter.T-Mobilewas breached again and customers’ info became available.Twitter restricts access to its API, meaning third-party clients can’t access the service.Warren appeared on the “Android Insight,” a monthly Android discussion service of the “iBugToday” while Fi was a guest on a UK “Radio Connect” show where she talked about Android.ANDROID BASIC: Digital Well-beingIn this episode, we return to the “System Settings” and dived into the “Digital Well-being” with all of its tools.Talkback HighlightsJohn Dyer brings us another instalment from the “Talkback Highlights” series.LISTENERS QUESTIONSWe now have a segment called “Listeners Questions” or “Your questions,” where the podcast crew gives answers to those questions.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 110: Talkback 13.1 and an unboxing!!This week, we discuss the new features in Talkback 13.1 and Fi Dunn unboxes the VarioUltra 40.Announcements· The beta for Android 13 QPR2 has dropped, and we discuss the changes.Android basicsWe discuss the extensive new feature set in Talkback 13.1.SpotlightThis week, Fi provides an unboxing of the excellent VarioUltra 40.Talkback highlightsBuilding on our Android basics section, John demonstrates some of the new features in Talkback 13.1.Tip of the weekIt’s John again, and this time he shows us how to block someone on Telegram. As it happens, it’s Warren!Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email uswith suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtubechannel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 109: It is CES2023Welcome to our very first episode of 2023!ANDROID BASIC: THE SPOTLIGHTIn this episode, we are spotlighting a couple subject matters—“Fresh news from Diane Ducharme of Blindshell USA,” with the good news that the Blindshell Classic2 now supports the “BARD” app, and the BAU podcast crew reflects on some of the techy stuff coming out of “CES2023.”Below are some of the items the crew touched on:· Nokia G100 and G400· Qi2 wireless solution brings “magsafe” to Android· The Pixel watch is getting a feature to keep your phone unlocked· Google’s rolling out “Tap-to-move” to your Android13-powered phone· Qualcomm partners with “Iridium” not “Raytheon,” as wrongly alluded to in the discussion with a question mark to bring two-way texting capability on your Qualcomm 8Gen2X-powered phone· this is world’s first 55-inch wireless tv mountable on any surface using vacuum cupsAPP OF THE WEEKIn the “app of the week,” Miłosz Nowicki demos Smiling Mind.” A meditation/yoga appStaying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group and Facebook groupfollow us on Twitter,subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 108: Happy New Year!This week, we review the Blind Shell Classic 2 and look back on the year.Announcements· Austin announces the hotly anticipated best OCR app of 2022. I’d link the winner in the show notes, but then you won’t listen to find out who won …Android basicsWe look back at the phones and other Android paraphernalia released in 2022.SpotlightThis week, John reviews the Blind Shell Classic 2.App of the week.Warren demos I Stem ocr app, the developer Sunil was interviewed in episode 107Tip of the weekIt’s John again, and this time he shows us the audio separation feature available on Samsung devices.Staying in touchYou can DonateEmail uswith suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtubechannel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook.You can also support us on PayPalhttps://www.paypal.me/AlistonPinto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 107: Episode107 Catching up with the crew from the I-Stem Accessibility Solutions groupWelcome to Episode107, the Christmas Eve of 2022.ANNOUNCEMENTSWe are delighted to announce that we got a special gift from you listeners as we now hit that 800-mark in our YouTube subscription.In the event that you missed one of our episodes, for the next 48 hours, our library is being livestreamed.Our best ocr of 2022 survey is still live. You can vote by clicking this link.ANDROID BASIC: THE SPOTLIGHTWe have a dubble spotlite for you.In this episode, we caught up with Sunil Choudhary from the “I-Stem Accessibility Solutions” group.I-Stemaims to make it easier for blind students in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Thus, giving it is name of “I-Stem” (Inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).I-Stem contact details.I-stem websiteI-Stem EmailFacebook pagetwitter handleAPP OF THE WEEKBookshare released the “Bookshare Reader” for Android and we have a demo of the app in this week’s episode.OPENING UP THE MYSTERY BOXTo be in sync with the unboxing of gifts on Christmas, John opens up the mystery box as he unboxes the “BlindShell Classic2 phone from “BlindShell USA.”we would like to thank Blindshell USA for sending us a review unit.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 106, 2-year celebration of blind android users.Announcements:We are just 2 subscribers on our Youtube channel from crossing 800We have the best OCR award poll of 2022.Android basicsThis week we along with the listeners who joined discussed what we like and what we do not like about android.Best ocr award of 2022 poll.Audience this is your time to get involved. Please vote for the best ocr award of 2022By visiting this linkStaying in touch.support us onhttps://www.paypal.me/AlistonPintoTo donate to our cause, click this linkhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/blindandroidEmail us with suggestions or comments,[email protected] in your Android journey stories,[email protected] to our Email list,[email protected] our Telegram group,https://t.me/+WNem1jjwjeXk3hYrfollow us on Twitter,https://twitter.com/BlindDroidUsersjoin our Facebook group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/686947596105844/?refid=46&__xts__[0]=12.AbrBZxd3rJsiJMG_im8SKsJQXL-FbQIJYymkRbfwGPnBJjZiG2l4aMvfExH2ZWyx0w4dsJpIqonhPnFVIr7ew0dalKTls5u9FQdK0WNCIRLPpyZoOV-5TF2JKwjhieODtUC32YKcZ73DX83jiPg-jPSGyYocIul-Jo9EPxMIpCCOhvsDCYYdoG2JE8BvbWhUOquFKgyXedelNT89zW3FK7Zy_nr8naWQ9D87G7aNgZvKasP8T4ogR-hbzk8OI8Rgq4ZwSaycOsh2Dk8HzbItU4P2fAXVAQSc0ZBUMxsKzvECBBRltXnP3dVjNdCch6kGLAPtpLvvdhxSGzzP5g5AAQOYyqHm6MbBA3T2_qJbvR8dkmQ3on_xrJGoVi2jwdVdTX6eBHz6N5PCTDBIjBKRCbuKQEU2pP_yvbH8t5PdC7wYMpejbouCrNgD-1HwqHeBFmukOMW3ckKIvcxwTWNHrsunnCxIEUeOIdvivXYtYoZJ-Dk1gUC38Fr9JZDBJD5HxmRe4bgB2uw7LFHOFWREyrKPPx_nzek9HoeIWjJzspCPQCGxoS7sPFUHjwt3y0jvbpYELIgiB0Nh6TqatojHpyAp&paipv=0&eav=AfZ_pPTetTX8kkAeZbAlP8Bn13TUsUzVuBGCdO7HSddUYcPLf1mY5LXp3XR1CvfdFB8subscribe to our Youtube channelyoutube.com/blindandroiduserssubscribe to our rumble channel.https://rumble.com/c/c-1771031and join our Club on Clubhouse.https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/blind-android-usersjoin our discord server at.https://discord.gg/GuNVWWGTxxTo register for discord on chrome, follow this guidehttps://blindandroidusers.com/guide-to-registering-for-discord-on-chrome-browser/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 105: The Google Quarterly Platform ReleaseThis week, we look at the most recent Google Quarterly Platform Release drop.Announcements· We now have a Facebookgroup, feel free to join if that’s your platform.· Next weekend (17 December) is our two-year anniversary. Keep an eye out for the link across our various social media channels.SpotlightThis week, we look at the latest features of the Quarterly Platform Release pushed out to Pixel phones.which you can read about on this link.CommentaryMariam brings us the next in the series of commentary tutorials, showing us, shortcut keys, schedule tasks and loading functionsApp of the weekWarren demonstrates the app tracking settings in DuckDuckGo.Staying in touch.support us onTo donate to our cause, click this link.Email us with suggestions or comments,Send in your Android journey stories,subscribe to our Email list,join our Telegram group,follow us on Twitter,join our Facebook group.subscribe to our Youtube channel.subscribe to our rumble channel.join our Club on Clubhouse.join our discord server at.To register for discord on chrome, follow this guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 104: Google autofillThis week, we look at the Google Autofill settings in the Passwords and Accounts section of the Settings app.Announcements· OnePlus has announced that from 2023, its flagships will get four years of Android updates and five years of security updates.· Be careful of the password managers you use. LastPassrecently suffered further security difficulties, which you can read about in their linked blog post.Android basicsThis week, we look at the Autofill-related aspects of the Passwords and Accounts section of the Settings app.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the recently released Reading Mode.Tip of the weekAustin shows you how to find out more about the Wi-Fi network and band you are connected to.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtubechannel.join our discord server. And Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 103: AutofillAs this is the thanks giving episode, we thank all who have subscribed to our various platforms and donated to cover podcast expenditure last year.Welcome to Episode103 (Thanksgiving 2022 edition) of the Blind Android Users.In this episode, we continue our look at the section that we started in episode 102, as we focus on the “Autofill” entry.ANNOUNCEMENTSWe are delighted to announce that we now have a brand new webpage with a better podcast player that supports chapters.We are still at our same address that you have come to know.we thank the guys at podcastpagehttps://www.Podcastpage.io for partnering with us.We wish for a long-term relationship.Android basicsThis week, we look at autofill services, who needs it and what are its advantages.Commentary screen readerMariam shows us the new episode of CSR in which she talks about notifications, blacklist and white list, and problems after updating to android 13.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel, join us on discord and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 102: Passwords and accountsThis week, we explore some of the settings in the Passwords and Accounts section of the Settings app.Announcements· We are now on Discord! Do sign up if you want a slightly more structured experience than offered by the likes of Telegram. Telegram and the email list are not going away though, so if Discord is not your thing, don’t worry about it!Android basicsThis week, we look at the password manager-related aspects of the Passwords and Accounts section of the Settings app.CommentaryMariam brings us the next episode demonstrating the Commentary Screen Reader.Tip of the weekJohn shows us how to find out what song is playing using the Google Assistant, regardless of the Android phone you have.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtubechannel and join our Club on Club house.Join our discord serverTo register for discord on chrome, follow this guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 101: BAU Podcast crew reflects on the discussions held at Episode 100, The Centurion Celebration.This week, we reflect on various topics that came up at our Centurion Celebration episode.AnnouncementsWe thank the subscribers of our Youtube channel as we crossed the milestone of 775 subscribers.Our channel handle is @BlindAndroidUsersOur Youtube channel can also be found at this linkAndroid basics.Mariam shows how to diagnose problems and take care of your Samsung phone.SpotlightWe reflect on the different segments that came up in episode 100.They were, seeing move assistant and guided frames on pixel and Samsung cameras.Android marriage with windows.Watch my demo of how to link any android device to a pc running windows 10 or 11 the demo is available on YouTubeAll about TTS.And the most important of all, phone speakers and audio.Staying in touch.support us onhttps://www.paypal.me/AlistonPintoTo donate to our cause, click this linkhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/blindandroidEmail us with suggestions or comments,[email protected] in your Android journey stories,[email protected] to our Email list,[email protected] our Telegram group,https://t.me/+WNem1jjwjeXk3hYrfollow us on Twitter,https://twitter.com/BlindDroidUserssubscribe to our Youtube channelyoutube.com/blindandroiduserssubscribe to our rumble channel.https://rumble.com/c/c-1771031and join our Club on Clubhouse.https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/blind-android-users Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 100: The “Centurion Celebration.”Welcome to Episode100 of the Blind Android Users.In this episode, we are joined by our listeners as we celebrate our 100th episode of which we are so thankful forWe want to thank our listeners for listening to us every week on different platforms.We want to thank all who have donated to us both big and small amounts these donations help cover the website related costs.We want to thank our web developers Dug and Hamza for giving us a websiteWe want to thank the entire BAU podcast crew for giving their time every week.We thank all the guests that have come for a chat when ever we call them and all the podcasters who have called us on their podcast.We want to thank all the subscribers of our mailing list, telegram group, Youtube channel  and twitter followers.What subject matters are discussed in this episode?· We open up with introduction,· We talked about the Assistant Move, the Pixel7 camera found on the Pixel7,· A possible name for the upcoming Android 14 and a long discussion on TTS Engines,· Since Windows and Android are sort of married to each other, we discussed that as well as CSR (AKA Commentary Screen Reader),· And we concluded with “Speakers as found on our mobile phones and beyond.”Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 99: Seeing Assistant MoveThis week, we are joined by the folks behind Seeing Assistant Move.Announcements· Our 100th episode will be on 5 November, please join us live. We’ll tell you how nearer the time.· We received a donation of $100, thank you so much for that. You can donate to us via PayPalSpotlightIt’s another double bill this week. We are joined by the developers of Seeing Assistant Move, a GPS app for the blind.Then John compares the Google Pixel Watch with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.CommentaryMariam brings us the next episode demonstrating the Commentary Screen Reader in which she shows ear peace settings and turning speech on and off.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email uswith suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtubechannel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 98: An interview with Hugo Furtado, Dev of Wave Out from “Dream Waves.”This week, it’s all about that “audio navigation” using the “Wave Out” app from Dream Waves team as we sit down to a chat with Hugo Furtado about the app.Announcements· Our 100th episode will be on November 5, please join us live.· We also reached a new milestone with subscription to our YouTube Channel.SPOTLIGHTHugo tells us all about Wave Out,” and audio navigation app intended for the blind.This is the list of ar Core compatible devices which Wave Out requires to run properly.CommentaryMariam brings us the next episode demonstrating the Commentary Screen Reader.Tip of the week.Warren brings us the tip of the week in which he shows us the 2 features which as of this recording are only available in the USA on Pixel 3a and higher which are Hold for me and Direct my call.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email uswith suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 97: Made by Google unboxings and setupsThis week, we unbox and set up a number of Made by Google devices.Announcements· Our 100th episode will be on 5 November, please join us live. We’ll tell you how nearer the time.· Google are looking for people using a Pixel 5 and above who use the Google Assistant to take part in a study. Participants must live in the US or Canada, and if chosen, will qualify for a $100 or CAD125 incentive.SpotlightIt’s an unboxing bonanza this week. Warren unboxes the Pixel7 Pro, John unboxes the new Pixel Watchand Warren looks at the Chromecast with Google TV.Tip of the weekJohn shows us how to enable Google Voice Typing on a Samsung handset.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtubechannel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 96: Tech Freedom and Made by GoogleThis week, we discuss the app Tech Freedom and talk about the Made by Google event.Announcements· Our 100th episode will be on 5 November, please join us live. We’ll tell you how nearer the time.· Our friends at Mystic Access are planning an audio tutorial covering the BlindShell Classic 2. Pre-order it at the above link if you’re interested because they won’t record it if no-one’s bothered.SpotlightIt’s a Spotlight double bill this week.First, we hear from the developers of Tech Freedom, an app for the blind with OCR and a whole bunch of other useful features. The app is free, but you can donate to the project via their PayPal emailaddress.We then discuss the Made by Google event, where we talk about the latest Pixel phones and watches.CommentaryMariam brings us the next episode demonstrating the Commentary Screen Reader.Android JourneyFinally for this week, Milosz Nowicki brings us his Android Journey.Staying in touch.Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtubechannel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 95: Blind Shell Classic 2 and developments from Turkeysupport us onThis week, we discuss the Blind Shell Classic 2 and talk about developments from our Turkish sister site.Announcements· Google is undertaking a paid studyfor those with cognitive accessibility needs or those who are Deaf/hard of hearing and use a tablet.Here is what is needed: User      Type: Users with Cognitive Accessibility needs and users who      are Deaf/Hard of Hearing Product: Android Length of Study: 90      minutes and short 3 day diary Date(s): October      5th- 31st Details: All       users must use a Tablet Device (e.g. iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Microsoft       Surface, Lenovo Tab etc.) Open       to Tablet users who also use Stylus, Tablet Keyboards, Smart Watches or       Smart Displays User       will have a short 3-day follow up diary assignment Thank-You Gift:  $100      USD/ $125 CAD for 90 mins plus $45 USD/ $60 CAD for short 3 day diary Location: USA/Canada      RemoteLink for participating: Eligibility form for Android research study.SpotlightIt is a Spotlight double bill this week.First, we hear from Diane Ducharme, Programme Manager from Blind Shell USA, who talks to us about the Blind Shell Classic 2, an Android-enabled smartphone which features physical buttons instead of a touch screen.Next, we hear from Salih Kunduz from our Turkish sister site, which has launched an app to make it easier to access all of their content.Staying in touch.Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtube and rumble channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 94: (Safety& Emergency, SOS, Medical info etc.)In this episode, we dive into the above title--Episode94_ Safety & Emergency, SOS, Medical info etc., where we talked about the importance of this area.Most often, a lot of us don’t utilize this section of our phone, but as our discussion went along, we realized this is a very important region.We recommend that you go into this area and customize it to your liking in accordance with the services available in your area.AnnouncementsIn the announcement section, we remind you of our upcoming Centurion (100th) anniversary celebration of the Blind Android Users podcast.We will keep you updated as to when that is as the time approaches.We are 6 episodes away from that celebration of which, we would like you all to join us in celebrating this achievement.ANDROID BASICSIn the “Android Basics” segment, we discuss the above entry in the System Settings--Episode94_ Safety & Emergency, SOS, Medical info etc.”Staying in touch.Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our YouTubechannel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 93: (APP BONANZA)Episode 93 restarts our quarterly “App Bonanza” and in this episode, we bring you three apps—"WION News - World News Live,”“Smart Audio Book Player”and “Yuka - Food & cosmetic scan.”Announcements· We are thrilled to announced that our email problem is fixed and we do have a winner of our give away of the Pixel-A buds.· kamaal akhtar from India is that lucky winner.· If you live in the New York City area and have some speech impairment, Google is inviting you to participate in research involving a prototype of the Google Assistant. This is an in-person appearance, meaning, you would have to go to the Google Office in New York City to do the 60-minute study. Below is the info with the available dates and the URL to the form to fill out for participation in the study.· User Type: Users with Speech Impairments· Product: Google Assistant· Length of Study: 60 minutes· Date(s): Tuesday, Sept 27th - Thursday, Sept 29th· Details:· User must be located and able to attend an in-person study at our New York City office.· User will test a Google Assistant prototype.· Thank-You Gift: $125 USD· Location: New York City , New York· Link for participating: Google Speech eligibility form.ANDROID BASICSAustin Demos "WION News - World News Live,” appwion news website@WIONWion on YouTubewion news on twitterJohn demos “Smart Audio Book Player”and Warren demos “Yuka - Food & cosmetic scan.”Tip of the week,John brings us a tip of the week in which Samsung users can change their side key from Bixby to google assistant.Staying in touch.support us onhttps://www.paypal.me/AlistonPintoTo donate to our cause, click this linkhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/blindandroidEmail us with suggestions or comments,[email protected] in your Android journey stories,[email protected] to our Email list,[email protected] our Telegram group,https://t.me/+WNem1jjwjeXk3hYrfollow us on Twitter,https://twitter.com/BlindDroidUserssubscribe to our Youtube channelyoutube.com/blindandroiduserssubscribe to our rumble channel.https://rumble.com/c/c-1771031and join our Club on Clubhouse.https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/blind-android-users Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 92: (LOCATION SERVICES)support us onhttps://www.paypal.me/AlistonPintoTo donate to our cause, click this linkhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/blindandroidIn episode92, we dive in on “Location Services,” a very important part of our Mobile phone experience, especially for GPS apps and the whole subject matter of which apps should or shouldn’t have access to location services.AnnouncementsAs indicated in our last episode, episode 91, we had some email problems and although the problem has been fixed, we cannot determine who won the giveaway as a bulk of the email messages were simply missing.We therefore, ask that folks enter the giveaway afresh.We deeply apologize for the mishap.Android BasicsIn the “Android Basics,” our focus is on the main subject matter, that is, “Location Services.”Thus the faithful crew, zooms in on this subject matter and really fleshes it out!APP OF THE WEEKIn episode92 “app of the week,” we turn our attention to “DayBridge,” a Calendar app that also doubles as a social app.Staying in touch.Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtube subscribe to our rumble channel.https://rumble.com/c/c-1771031and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 91: (Spotlight on IFA2022)In this episode, we focus on IFA2022, with special attention to HMD (Nokia), Huawei, Honor and Samsung.Announcements· Our email server is having some problems, thus, we currently don’t know who won the Pixel-A Earbuds that we gave away last week.· Be patient with us as we get our hosting company to rectify the problem and we’ll announce the winner.· Lastpass has a data breach, so folks are advised to changed their passwords.· Consequently, Samsung customers in the U.S. and Canada should also change their passwords as Samsung also observed some data breach on its U.S. and Canadian servers.SpotlightWe went all in on IFA2022, especially, paying attention to Nokia’s “Circular” subscription-based services with its introduction of its newest phones, the X30 and the G60.CSR EntryMariam returns with her CSR episodes.Staying in touch.Support us on PayPalTo donate to our cause, click this linkEmail us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtube and subscribe to our rumble channel.and join our Clubon Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 90: Privacy, Permissions, Account activity, Personal data and Activity Controls (Part three) PhonesIn this episode, we return to the “System Settings” and continued with the above subject matter, and this week, we focus on “Activity Controls.”Announcements· This week We want to thank other donors to the cause.· We say “Thank you “to Pam Drake,· “Thank you” to Mario Navarro,· “Thank you to Barret.”· Also, we want to thank those of you who aren’t able to donate something but still listen to us and read our forum emails. We are thankful to each and every one!· Plex had a data breach, so if you haven’t received an email from them advising you to change your password, you should do so.· We’re also giving away another Pixel A-Earbuds this week. So, be a winner!Should email the code to [email protected] BasicsIn this segment, we take a dive into the above subject matter—Activity Controls.Spotlight· In the “Spotlight segment,” our friend John Dyer, the official BAU unboxer of anything Samsung, unboxes three items—Galaxy BudsPro2,· Galaxy Watch5 Pro· And Galaxy ZFold4.Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 50 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, it’s the last items of the 4-finger gestures.Staying in touch.Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtubechannel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 89: Android13 Stable lands for Qualifying Pixel PhonesIn this episode, we focus on the August 15 stable Android13 landing for qualifying Pixel phones.We also talked about things you ought to know after getting the update.You can choose to opt out of the Beta before September, that, meaning you will not be part of the “QPR”—Quarterly Platform Releases betas that Google pushes out for those in the program.So, in order not to be part of that, then after you update to the stable release, then navigate to this page and opt out of the beta.We also discussed the fact that if you have a Tensor-powered phone, e.g., Pixel6, Pixel6Pro and the just released Pixel6A, according to this Google Developer page, that you wouldn’t be able to unroll back to Android 12 if you wanted to do so.The page does not tell us why, but according to this article from Android Police, the reason behind this is owed to an exploit in the Bootloader of the Tensor-powered phones running Android12; thus, resulting in the anti-rollback as doing so, would reintroduce that exploit.Announcements· We now have a PayPal URL for those of you who have not been able to donate to the cause because of not being to use the “Buy me a coffee” URL. You can now instead, use the PayPal method if that is easier for you.· We also want to thank Chris Gilland, another person, and some other person from India who have generously donated to the cause.· We appreciate each and everyone that has donated to the cause or is thinking about it.· Also, we want to thank those of you who are not able to donate something but still listen to us and read our forum emails. We are thankful to each and every one!Spotlight:In the “Spotlight,” we focus on the landing of the Android13 for the qualifying Pixel phones as described above.APP OF THE WEEK:For the “App of the week,” Warren demonstrates “Focus Reader,” and excellent RSS Reader.Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 49 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, it is the sixth entry under the 4-finger-gesture heading.Staying in touch.Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtube and rumble channels and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 88: The Samsung Unpack Event and MoreIn this episode, we focus on the Samsung Unpack Week, where we discussed the devices that Samsung unveiled on Aug. 10th.We also mentioned in passing, the devices from both Motorola and Xiaomi.Announcements· We have a couple give-aways in the way of a couple promo codes to redeem on the Play Store for the Multilingual TTS.· We also have a Pixel Buds-A that we are giving away.· We want to thank both Mathew Brown and Joe Hodge for the latest support to the cause.· We appreciate each and everyone that has donated to the cause or is thinking about it.· Also, we want to thank those of you who are not able to donate something but still listen to us and read our forum emails. We are thankful to everyone!To donate to our cause, click this linkSpotlight:· In the “spotlight” segment; we focus on the Samsung unpack event, mentioning in passing both the Motorola and Xiaomi events.APP OF THE WEEK:Austin demonstrate the Pixel buds app.Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 48 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, it is the fifth entry under the 4-finger-gesture heading.ANDROID JOURNEY:This week, we are joined by our friend, Brandon Miller (AKA)—Android Ambassador, as he talks to us about his Android journey.Staying in touch.Email us with suggestions or comments, Send inyour Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter,subscribe to our Youtube and rumble channels and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.