Blind Android Users Podcast

Episode 153: Samsung UI (Notifications/do not disturb) and moreANDROID BASICSWe continue our exploration of Samsung settings.  John demonstrates the notifications and Do Not Disturb settings.App of the weekEd brings us a demo of the much vaunted new artificial intelligence functionality – Be My AI – in the Be My Eyes app.CommentaryIn our next video on Jieshuo, Karene takes a look at traditional vs multicolumn menus.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 152: (2023 4th Quarter App Bonanza)Welcome to episode 152 the 4th and final “App Bonanza” for the year 2023. In this episode, we bring you lots of app demos. GSM ARENAFirst up, Austin takes you on a tour of the app for the popular GSM Arena which makes it easier to navigate the site through the app as to using the browser. Demo of Podurama podcast appIn the heels of that app, Warren demos a podcast catcher app with a great potential called “Podurama.”Demo of Control Screen orientationNext, Kareen demos “Control Screen orientation”.Demo of MacroDroidJohn Dyer brings us the highly customizable “MacroDroid.”Demo of UTSUp next, Austin returns with another app, this time, it’s a popular train-travel app in India called “UTS—Unreserved Ticket System.” Demo of FotMobFor football (Soccer) lovers, Salih demonstrated “FotMob.” Demo of Charge MeterIn keeping an eye on your battery and how it charges and its health and all of that, Warren returns with “Charge Meter.” Demo of Audio RelayClosing up the “app Bonanza” in a party-style-like fashion, Brandon Hennis and his crew bring us “Audio Relay.”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.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: 307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 151: (One UI Part8, Sounds and vibration) and Happy15th Birthday to Android and Android Market AKA Play StoreWelcome to episode 151, where we continue our journey through the Samsung One UI. ANDROID BASICS1In our ANDROID BASICS segment, as we journey through system Settings, this week we shine the light on “Sounds and Vibration.” For the second part of the Android Basics, we congratulate Android and the Android Market (Now Play Store) for turning 15.  We also salute OnePlus for it’s lunch of the OnePlus Open.”Along those lines, we equally pay homage to Xiaomi who ditches its infamous MI UI for the “HyperOS.” And releasing their lates phone, the “Xiaomi 14Pro.” With Xiaomi14. TIP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “Tip of the week,” we visit copying text in both an edit field as well as copying from the web using Talkback.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.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: 307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 150: Samsung UI (modes and routines) and a Pixel 8 Pro reviewAnnouncements·       We have redesigned the Blind Android Users website, check it out!·       Accessible Android has now reached 100 written articles!ANDROID BASICSWe continue our exploration of Samsung settings, and John demonstrates “Modes and routines”. We also look at the beta of Android Quarterly Platform Release 2.1.SpotlightWarren and John review the Pixel 8 Pro.Android JourneyFor our Android journey, we are joined by Jessica Mangan.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 149: Samsung UI (Connected devices) and a Pixel unboxingANDROID BASICSWe continue our exploration of Samsung settings, for which Warren gives us a tour of the “Connected devices” section.SpotlightWarren and John give us a dual unboxing of the Pixel 8 Pro, and Ed gives you a little limerick about John.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 148: Google Pixel 8 and the release of Android 14Announcements·        Google has opened up the trusted tester program to people in the United Kingdom, which will let you test Talkback betas among other things. Why not sign up.·        For residents of US and Canada, Google is undertaking some accessibility testing involving Youtube TV and living room, sign up at this link.ANDROID BASICSIt’s a busy one this week. First, we look at the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. Then, we look at Android 14/Quarterly Platform Release Beta 1.  Finally, we talk about the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.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 147: (Samsung system settings).Announcements·       Google is 25 years old, happy birthday Google!·       We also neglected to mark Android’s 15th anniversary a couple of weeks ago, we do that now.ANDROID BASICSThis week, we bring you the next in our series looking at Samsung One UI.  Warren starts our tour of Samsung System Settings, looking at the Connections settings.CommentaryKarene brings you the next in our series on Jieshuo, in which she demonstrates using Jieshuo shortcuts.Tip of the weekWarren shows us how to use the Gmail app’s confidential mode.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 146: (One UI Notifications and “Quick Settings” and Android14QPR1Beta1)Welcome to episode 146 where we continue our journey through the Samsung One UI.ANDROID BASICS1In our ANDROID BASICS segment, we bring you two items—Part 4 of our journey through the Samsung One UI, and this week we look at the “Notifications and the Quick Settings.”For the second part of the Android Basics, we take a look at the just released Android14QPR1Beta1 that dropped on Sept. 20, 2023. TIP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “Tip of the week,” we take a look at the “Help Me Write” feature that Google introduced to both the “Messages by Google” and “Gmail.” 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.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: 307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 145: (One UI Apps Drawer and Android14QPR_Beta1)Welcome to episode 145 where we continue our journey through the Samsung One UI.ANNOUNCEMENTSWe are delighted to let you know that we now have a U.S.—Based phone number that you may choose to leave us your suggestions, comments, or questions.That number is:307-202-9797ANDROID BASICS1In our ANDROID BASICS segment, we bring you two items—Part 3 of our journey through the Samsung One UI, and this week we look at the “Apps Drawer.”Android news.In Android news, we take a look at the news that Google broke on its Subreddit page, where it talks about the upcoming Android 14 QPR Beta1 that rolls out on Monday, Sept. 18.TIP OF THE WEEKFor the “Tip of the week,” we take a look at the “Images Mode beta” introduced in Lookout. 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.Leave us a voice message suggestions, comments, and questions via our phone number at:307-202-9797. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 144: (the Samsung home screen).Announcements·       Android 14 Beta 5.3 has been released. ·       If you haven’t checked it out yet, don’t forget to take a look at The Accessible Android app, which now fully supports Android 13and is also four times faster than it was! ANDROID BASICSThis week, we bring you the next in our series looking at Samsung One UI, with Warren demonstrating how to manage aspects of the home screen.SpotlightBernard Hemmings brings us an unboxing of his Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro.App of the weekWarren demonstrates WebApp, an app which lets you turn any web view into an app.CommentaryKarene brings you the next in our series on Jieshuo, this time looking at navigation settings.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 143: (Setting up a Samsung phone, an unboxing and more).Announcements:There is a huge update to the accessible android app.Check it outANDROID BASICSThis week, we bring you the next in our series looking at Samsung, with Warren showing you how to set up a Samsung phone.SpotlightFollowing on from his unboxing last week, Warren reviews the OnePlus 10T.App of the weekMike Bernard demonstrates using Nearby Share to send files between your phone and Windows PC. Take note that you’ll need the Nearby Share app for Windows.TIP OF THE WEEKJohn demonstrates how to install Google Assistant on a Samsung Galaxy Watch. 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 142: (Setting up a Samsung phone, an unboxing and more).ANDROID BASICSIn our ANDROID BASICS segment, we discuss the release of ANDROID14BETA5.2.SpotlightIt’s a double bill in the Spotlight section this week. First, Warren unboxes the OnePlus 10T. Then John reviews the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic.App of the weekFi demonstrates the Threads app from Meta – a popular alternative to Twitter. Don’t forget you’ll need an Instagram account first in order to sign up for Threads.CommentaryKareen updates us by showing us the new approach to editing in Jieshuo.TIP OF THE WEEKJohn shows us how to transfer your Android watch from one phone to another.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 141: (Android14Beta5, the history of Samsung UI and more).Welcome to episode 141 where we highlight a little minor update to Android14Beta5 to 14Beta5.1.ANDROID BASICSIn our ANDROID BASICS segment, we bring you two items-- Android 14 beta 5.1 AND THE HISTORY OF SAMSUNG UI.We highlighted the 4 fixes that Android 14 Beta 5.1 addresses.Next, we highlight the history of the Samsung UI, beginning with TouchWiz up to its current UI, the One UI.REVIEW OF THE SAMSUNG ZFlip5John Dyer reviews the Samsung Galaxy ZFlip5.THE HIMS SENSE PLAYERHIMS has a new Sense Player with a screen reader and not only so, but it allows the sideloading of Android APK’s.Our friend Jerry Jicha shows you how to go about sideloading an APK to the Sense Player.CSR ENTRYKareen Kiwan updates us by showing us the new features or the “What’s new” found in CSR for the months of July and August.TIP OF THE WEEKIn this episode’s “tip of the week,” John demonstrates how you can use the launcher of your choice for the outer cover of your ZFlip5. 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.

Blind android users podcast episode 140: (Android14Beta5, SmartVision3 Review and a multiple unboxing of Samsung Devices)Welcome to episode 140 where we take a look at the Android14Beta5 and the “One UI6Beta” for the Galaxy S23-Series and the unboxing of the Galaxy Tab-S9, the Galaxy Watch6Classic and the Galaxy Z5Flip.ANDROID BASICS: ANDROID14BETA5 AND ONE UI6BETAWe highlight the Accessibility change found in the Android14Beta5 among the 39 fixes found in this beta.We also highlighted the fact that the One UI6Beta comes with Talkback 14.0.REVIEW OF THE SMARTVISION3 FROM RAZ MOBILITYJerry Jicha from RAZ Mobility reviews the “SmartVision3 phone.”MULTIPLE UNBOXING OF SAMSUNG DEVICESJohn Dyer unboxes three devices from Samsung in the way of the:Galaxy Tab-S9, Galaxy Watch6Classic and the Galaxy Z-Flip5.ANDROID JOURNEY STORYOur guest from RAZ Mobility, , Jerry Jicha treats us to his journey through Android, going back to the early days of Android.Jerry Jicha has a podcast that can be found by navigating to this URLStaying 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.

Blind android users podcast episode 139: (3rd Quarter App Bonanza)Welcome to Episode139 which coincides with our 3rd quarter “App Bonanza.”This episode is all about the “Apps,” thus, we have six apps for you to check out.We have the following:·       Our own Austin Pinto demonstrates the recently release ChatGPT from OpenAI,·       Next, our buddy, Salih Kundus from our Turkish sister site, Accessible Android demonstrates “Note To Self,”·       Up next, Warren Carr demonstrates “ReadEra” an e-reader supporting many electronic formats,·       Those of you who like other launchers other than the one that comes with your phone, would like the “Ruthless Launcher“ as demonstrated by our own John Dyer. ·       Our last week’s “Android Journey story” teller, Lena Joy demonstrates “VizLing” an app intended Designed to make multimodal media, like comics, maps, and art, accessible for blind and low-vision readerss.·       Closing the “App Bonanza” episode is the demonstration of the “Zedge Ringtone Maker” as demonstrated by our friend Joshua Shrum.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 138: Samsung Unpacked and the Nothing Phone 2On this week’s bumper edition, we discuss Samsung Unpacked and Review the Nothing Phone 2, along with many other things.Announcements·        The Accessible Android site should now work better for those wanting to view it in English, as it is no longer hooked up to the Turkish site.·        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 though you’ll need to be quick as the episode is nearly upon us!·        If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.Android basicsThis week, Google pushed out Android 14 Beta 4.1 and we highlight some of the changes. You can enrol for the Beta if you have an eligible device.SpotlightIt’s a double bill this week. We discuss the various devices unveiled at Samsung Unpacked which took place last week. Visit the Samsung store to bind out more about them. Then, Warren reviews the Nothing Phone 2.Tip of the weekJohn shows you how to use Google Cast natively on a Samsung device without the need for a third-party app.My Android journey.Lena from Six Dots Art joins us to share 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 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.