Blind Android Users Podcast

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.

Welcome to Episode 87: Privacy, Permissions, Account activity and Personal data (Part Two)In this episode, we focus on the “Permissions Manager,” as found on stock devices such as the Pixel phone and the likes.Announcements· Last week, we told you about a section on our website that accepts donations from folks who would like to help us out with cost-related matters.· We are glad to say that some folks responded and we had some donors—Two folks who simply revealed themselves as “Someone,” Pete from Accessible Android and John Dyer donated to the cause.· Folks can contribute whatever amounts that they would like to as no amount is too small!ANDROID BASIC:In the “Android basic” segment, we continued with the subject matter as shown above, with focus on the “Permissions Manager.”Spotlight:· In the Spotlight segment, we had a double entry—Tal Hassan the developer of the Multilingual TTS Engine, joins us in talking about the App and· Austin unboxes the Pixel 6A.Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 47 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, it’s the fourth 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 Youtubechannel, subscribe to our rumble channeland join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 86: Privacy, Permissions, Account activity and Personal dataIn this episode, we have dived into the Privacy, Permissions and more.Announcements· We now have a presence on “Rumble”· Our website has a section for those who would like to support us by donating to our cause and mission of making Android understandable by the visually impaired.ANDROID BASIC:In the “Android basic” segment, we discussed the general overview of the “Privacy, ““Permissions,” Account Activity” and more with focus on the first two items in that section—Accessibility Usage and “Dashboard” found on Pixel and stock devices in contrast to what is found on Samsung devices.APP OF THE WEEK:For the “App of the week,” Warren appropriately demonstrated “Rumble.”Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 46 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, it’s the third 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 channel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 85: Security, Smartlock, Find my phone, etc.In this episode,  we dived into the “Security, Smartlock, Find my device, etc. entry from the “System Settings.”Announcements· We are delighted to announce that our website is back online.· The Pixel6A is now available for pre-order.ANDROID BASIC:In the “Android basic” segment, we discussed the “Security, Smartlock, Google Protect, Find my device, as found in the “System Settings” of the Pixel and “stock Android” phones and compared it to what it is like on a Samsung phone.APP OF THE WEEK:Warren demos “Google Lens,” and app that is so important, yet, not many people know about it nor use it.Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 45 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, it’s the second 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 Youtubechannel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 84: ANDROID13BETA4 (FINAL BETA)In this episode, we discuss Android13Beta4, the final version beta of Android13 before the full release.Announcements· The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) mandates the ability to text the suicide line—988, starting on July 16, 2022· The “Nothing” Phone (1) finally becomes available, although it isn’t available in North America.· You can watch the review of the phone that we mentioned in the episode at this YouTube Channel.· You can now turn your Play Points into cash that you can use for purchases made on the Google Store.ANDROID BASIC:In the “Android basic” segment, we discussed the final version of Android13beta4 and talked about when the full release might be released.APP OF THE WEEK:Warren demos “NAV” a navigational app by an Italian company called “ViaOpta.Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 44 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, he starts the series on 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.

Episode 83: AccessibilityThis week, we discuss accessibility settings. Announcements• The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction.  Please be patient while we rebuild it.  You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtube channel.Android basicsThis week, we take you through the Accessibility settings, one of the most critical settings categories on your Android phone.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in the Highlights from Talkback Series.My Android JourneyIt’s a double bill for you this week, as Dragos Drecianu and Sarah Linton bring you their Android journeys.Staying in touch. 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 and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 82: Wallpaper ManagementThis week, we continue our look at the System Settings and we come to the Wallpaper Management.Announcements· Our YouTube Channel continues to grow, and that is because of you!· Similarly, our podcast listenership is growing around the regions.Spotlight with Karthik from EnvisionWe caught up with Karthik from Envisionand got updated about the fact that Envisionis now free for everyone without the need of a subscription and this takes place in mid July.Be sure to hit that “update” when it shows up as this will remove the paid subscription, making it free.Folks can still donate (if they choose to do so), as this helps in funding the project.Android BasicsIn this week’s episode, we continued our journey through the System Settings, and we turned our attention to the “Wallpaper” segment.Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 42 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, is the 3-finger triple-tap gesture.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.

Episode 81: DisplayThis week, we discuss Display settings.Announcements· Google has opened up its Google Accessibility Research Group to residents outside the US and Canada. Why not sign up?· Supersensehas gone on sale, with 50% off a lifetime subscription and 40% off an annual. The offer is available until 1 August.· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.Android basicsThis week, we continue our tour through the Settings app, and we take a look at Display settings.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the Christian teaching app, OnePlace.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in the Highlights from Talkback Series.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.

Episode 80: SoundsThis week, we discuss sound settings.Announcements· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction.Please be patient while we rebuild it.You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.Android basicsThis week, we return to the Settings app, and we look at Sound settings.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in the Highlights from Talkback Series.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.

Episode 76: StorageThis week, we are joined by Mystic Access and discuss Android 13.Announcements· Our friends at Aubile Vision are running a couple of surveys and they’d appreciate your input. The First is a baseline survey to understand how assistive technology users conduct certain activities. The second concerns the Audible Vision app itself.· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.SpotlightIt’s another double bill this week. Chris and Kim Nova from Mystic Access talk to us about their new book, “Getting started with Android: Android and Talkback for the Beginning User”, available from National Braille Press.We then talk about what’s new in Android 13.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in the Highlights from Talkback Series.My Android journeyThis week, Amanda Hall brings us her 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 Youtubechannel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 78: Google’s Big Week!This week, it is all about Google’s big week of opening “Pixel exclusives” for everyone as we discuss these features in our Spotlight segment.Announcements· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.· Austin is back from his little vacation and gives us a heads-up on some new scamming activity going on with YouTube channels as well as getting us caught up to our listenership stats.SpotlightFor the month of June, Google dropped some nice features to other Android phones that were “Pixel exclusives!”Among these are the “Gboard” features that were exclusive to Pixel phones and especially to the Pixel 6-series, but this is now available to everyone who uses Gboard.Another feature that is available to all through the “Play Store” is the “Google Play Points,” which can now be set as a “Payment method.”The next feature is the improvements to background noise reduction in Sound Amplifier; a feature good for those that are hard of hearing.The long-awaited “image recognition” debuts as a beta feature for the “Google Lookout” across the regions where Lookoutis available.We also touched some on the availability of the “Wear OS Beta” opening up for those who are interested in joining the beta.We also mentioned in passing, the fact that Samsung also opened the beta for the “Galaxy watch4-series.”CSR (Commentary Screen Reader (granular editing feature)In this entry, our friend Kareen Kiwan demonstrate this feature of the CSR (Commentary Screen Reader).Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the 38thinstalment in the “Talkback Highlights” as he demonstrates the “Screen Search” feature built into Talkback.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.

Episode 76: StorageThis week, it is all about those storage settings.Announcements· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.Android basicsThis week, we return to our tour of the Settings app, and discuss Android storage.SpotlightFi brings us a demo of how to set up an Amazon Echo Dotusing her Samsung Galaxy phone.Tip of the weekEd demonstrates how to allow an third party accessibility service installed from outside an app store to run under Android 13 Beta 2.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in the Highlights from Talkback Series.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.

Episode 76: Android 13 Beta 2 and Global Accessibility Awareness DayThis week, it’s all about what’s new in Android 13 Beta 2 and what Google announced for Global Accessibility Awareness Day.Announcements· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.· Austin is on a little vacation having some deserved time off.SpotlightWe have a double bill for you this week. First, we talk about what’s new in Android 13 Beta 2. If you are interested in finding out for yourself, why not Enrol. Secondly, we discuss the various accessibility-related announcements made by Googleon Global Accessibility Awareness Day (19 May), an excellent digest of which can be found in this 9to5Google article.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in the Highlights from Talkback Series.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 75: Celebrating our 75thepisode with Readers and Listeners!This week, we are joined by our readers and listeners in celebrating the 75th episode of the Blind Android Users Podcast.Countries Represented· United States,· Peru,· Canada,· United Kingdom,· India,· Algeria,· Egypt and· MalaysiaThe Pixel Watch and the Pixel 6AIn the heels of the just concluded Google IO 2022 that took place on the 11th and 12th of this month, we spotlighted the Pixel watch scheduled for a release in the Fall of this year and the Pixel 6A to be released on July 21 this summer.Pixel Tablet and Pixel Earbuds pro:Up next, we talked about the Pixel Tablet that debuts next year and the Pixel Pro earbuds coming this year.Braille Integration:We touched some on the new Braille support that would be revealed with the release of Android 13.Android 13 Beta2 and more:We didn’t ignore Android 13 beta2 which became available on May 11th for Pixel phones.The same became available for a few phones including the likes of Nokia for the X20that we mentioned in the discussion.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 74: It’s Simply Apps! (App Bonanza)This week, we are talking about Apps. Thus, “it’s Simply App Bonanza!”Announcements· We are just a week away from our big 75th episode anniversary of the Blind Android Users Podcast. Keep a watch on both our Email and Telegram groups regarding the details and URL from which to join us on May 14th, at 9AM Pacific.Android basicsIn our “Android Basic Segment,” we turn our attention to Apps. Thus, the title “App Bonanza.”We demoed three apps:Ed Demos “LinkedIn”Warren demos two apps:“Cloud Radio” and a social network app called “Mastodon.”Talkback Highlights:In the Talkback “Highlights,” Warren brings us “Instalment 35” where the 2-finger triple-tap and hold does some magic to Talkback—Mutes and unmutes talkback.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.

Episode 73: Talkback 12.2 and Android 13 Beta 1This week, it’s all about updates – Talkback 12.2 and Android 13 Beta 1.Announcements· You can register for our Episode 75 anniversary by emailing [email protected].· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.SpotlightWe have a double bill for you this week. First, we talk about the new features in Talkback 12.2. Secondly, we talk about what’s new in Android 13 Beta 1. If you are interested in finding out for yourself, why not Enrol.App of the weekJohn Dyer shows you how to uninstall Samsung’s version of Talkback and replace it with Google’s using the ADB - Local&Remote ADB Shell.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 the demo of “Amazing Slow Downer” by Rod Maccoux.If you are a musician or knows how to play music and you’ve been wanting to learn how to play a particular piece, the “Amazing Slow Downer” is the app you’ve been looking for.Rod shows you how to go about using the app in learning how to play that piece.“Amazing Slow Downer” is available on the Play Store for $9.95. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 72: Battery ManagementThis week, we continue our look at the System Settings and we come to the Battery Management.Announcements· We confirm again the dates for the Droid Con scheduled for June 2-3, 2022.· Next we mentioned the rollout of the Android Accessibility suite 12.2 that is reaching folks in certain regions. Explaining further that we would be talking about it in our next episode when it reaches a more folks across the globe.Android basicsIn the “Android Basics” segment, we turn to the “Battery Management” segment and Ed demonstrates what this feature is all about.App of the Week:Especially for those of you who are musicians or know music, Rod Maccoux (our special guest) talks about the “Amazing Slow Downer,” that we are featuring as a “Mid-week special” on April 27, 2022.Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 34 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, is the 2-finger triple-tap gesture.Android Journey Story:Our special guest Rod maccoux 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 Youtubechannel and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 71: Notification settings concludedThis week, we conclude our look at the Notifications settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements· You can register for our Episode 75 anniversary by emailing [email protected].· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction.· Please be patient while we rebuild it.· You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.Android basicsThis week, we conclude our look at the Notifications settings with a final demo from Warren.SpotlightThis week, we are joined by Tyler Merren, multi-Paralympian, and developer of the ReVision Fitness app.App of the weekBuilding on our Spotlight section, Warren demonstrates the ReVision Fitness app.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.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.

Episode 70: Notification settingsThis week, we continue looking at the Notifications settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements· You can register for our Episode 75 anniversary by emailing [email protected], which is now back live.· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction.Please be patient while we rebuild it.You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.· Get ready for droid con, we will provide more info as we confirm it with the hosts.Android basicsThis week, we continue looking at Notifications settings.Ed demos conversations and talks about notification delays.Warren demos DND do not disturb.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.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.

Episode 69: Notification settingsThis week, we look at the Notifications settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements· You can register for our Episode 75 anniversary by emailing [email protected], which is now back live.· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.· We also discuss the OnePlus 10 Pro, which was released last week.Android basicsThis week, we leave THE Google Assistant and Apps settings behind and move onto Notifications. Ed demonstrates App settings where you can find per app notifications, and Warren shows us Device and app notifications where you control which apps and devices can read your notifications.App of the weekBrandon Hennis demonstrates the alternative Telegram client, Nekogram.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.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 68: Apps settings continuedThis week, we continue our look at more google assistant stuff with Talkback.Announcements· Your co-hosts discuss the 75thanniversary and encouraged folks to start registering by sending email to: [email protected]· Our website is down, we ask you to bear with us while we fix it and for the meantime, You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.Android basicsWith the never-ending features of the Google Assistant, this week, we showed you three more items:· Ed shows you how to choose your podcast provider on the Assistant.· Warren shows you:· Communication and· Shortcuts.Android Spotlight:Our special guests from “RealSam”, Sharon and Brendan, chat with us about a phone designed especially for the blind called “RealSam.”CSRKareen Kiwan demonstrates how to change sliders or activate the “lift-to-activate features on using Commentary screen reader.”App of the Week:By popular request, Warren demos the "Legere Reader," formally known as "Voicedream Reader."Talkback Highlights:Warren brings us instalment 30 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, is the gesture for pulling down the Notification shade.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.

Episode 67: Apps settings continuedThis week, we continue our look at the Apps settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements· Your co-hosts discuss Android 13 Developer Preview 2, which Google released last week.· Don’t forget to enter our giveaway to win access to the Audible Vision app. Details on how to enter are on the show.· The Blind Android Users site is currently down. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.Android basicsThis week, we continue OUR TOUR OF THE Google Assistant in Apps settings. Warren demonstrates how to create reminders and shows us the “Notes and Lists” feature. In a similar vein, FI demonstrates how to create Bixby routines for all you Samsung users out there.Tip of the weekWarren shows us how to redeem a gift code on the Play Store, whether that be for credit or for a specific app.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.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.

Episode 66: Apps  settings continuedThis week, we continue our look at the Apps settings in Android with Talkback.Android basicsThis week, we continue OUR TOUR OF THE Apps settings in the Android Settings app, turning to the Google Assistant settings. Warren demonstrates Google Assistant routines, and Ed shows you how to add a music service so that you can ask the Google Assistant to play music from your preferred provider.SpotlightWe are delighted to be joined again by Aadhar - the developer of the assistance app Audible Vision who brings us up to speed with what’s new as the app approaches its one year anniversary.  We also have a really exciting giveaway!CommentaryKarene Kiwan demonstrates the audio click function in the Commentaryscreen readerHighlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.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.

Episode 65: Apps settings continued, managing default apps and special app access.This week, we continue our look at the Apps settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements· This week our friends in Turkey launched their Android resource aimed at Turkish speakers.Do check them out.We are making a change because of which, it will be easier to watch short segments of our podcast directly from our website,this may cause a delay in publishing audio podcast and the podcast will first be uploaded on Youtube.· We are now a partner of Top Tech Titbits.· Continue to check out our Youtube channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments of this episode please check out this playlist· Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility.· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.· one plus working with google to give us a cleaner oxygen os· Oppo demos 240 W smartphone charging at MWC· Samsung found to be limiting performance of its smartphones, they say they will release an update to fix it· Google Opinion rewards app becomes more accessible· Google play pass launches in IndiaAndroid basicsThis week, we continue OUR TOUR OF THE Apps settings in the Android Settings app. Warren demonstrates how to set default apps, and Ed talks about special app access.Video, how to set default apps.Video: demo of special app accessSpotlight.This week our friend Joseph Hodge demos Samsung deX.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings to us, instalment 27 of talkback highlights.Staying in touch.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 Clubhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 64: Apps settings continuedThis week, we continue our look at the Apps settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements· Next week our friends in Turkey launch their Android resource aimed at Turkish speakers.Do check them out.· We are now a partner of Top Tech Titbits.· Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments of this episode please check out this playlist· Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility.· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basicsThis week, we continue OUR TOUR OF THE Apps settings in the Android Settings app. Warren demonstrates notifications for a given app, and Ed talks about Permissions.Spotlight.This week, our friend John Dyer unboxes his Samsung galaxy s22 ultraHighlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.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.

Episode 63: apps management part 1This week, we start looking at managing your apps via settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements· We are now a partner of Top Tech Titbits.· Our podcast is listed as the 5thbest android related podcast in the list of 15, you can check out this list.· One plus Launched its One plus Nord CE2 5G· Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments of this episode please check this playlist· Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility.· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basicsThis week, we start a multi part series that shows you all about the apps settings found in settings.App of the weekThis week, Warren demos Shortwave email clientHighlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.My android Journey.This week, we are joined by Mike B who talks 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 Youtubechannel and join our Club on Clubhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 62: Connected devicesThis week, we start looking at the Connected Devices settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements• We are now a partner of Top Tech Titbits.Google announced the release of Android 13 Developer Preview 1. Ed and Warren have both installed it.• Samsung also announced its S22 series and confirmed at the same event that selected devices would get four years of software updates.• Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.• For short segments of this episode please check this playlist• Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility.• If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basicsThis week, we dive into the Device Connection settings in the Android Settings app. Special thanks to Fi who demonstrates various elements of this category, including how to pair the Arteck foldable Bluetooth keyboard.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the Rifv Reddit client.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback in which he shows us spoken language.Staying in touch. 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 and join our Club on Club house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 61: Network and Internet (continued)This week, we continue the tour of your Network and Internet settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements· We are now a partner of Top Tech Titbits.· if you missed it, why not catch up with Warren and Ed’s appearanceon Voxmate’s webinar earlier in the month, which discussed setting up an Android phone from a blindness perspective.· Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments of this episode please check this playlist· Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility.· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basicsThis week, we continue our look at the Network and Internet settings in the Android Settings app. We focus on wi-fi and SIM settings.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the Voice Recorder app.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.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 Clubhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 60: Network and Internet.This week, it is all about your Network and Internet settings in Android with Talkback.Announcements.· If you missed it, why not catch up with Warren and Ed’s appearanceon Voxmate’s webinar earlier in the month, which discussed setting up an Android phone from a blindness perspective.· Gerry Jicha has contributed a Youtube video and guideon installing a third party Text-to-Speech engine on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.· Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments on episode 60, please check out this Youtube playlist· Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility.· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basics.This week, we continue our series taking an in-depth look at Android’s settings categories. This time, it is the Network and Internet settings, which received an overhaul in Android 12. We focus this week on the Hotspot settings and functionality.Spotlight.We are joined by Charles Leclercq, CEO of ArxVision, developer of the soon to be launched ARxWear Headset which enables a user to have their surroundings described such as the contents of a document, a storefront or items on a shelf.App of the week.Warren demonstrates the Universal Copy app, which allows any text including text in images and photos to be copied to the clipboard.Highlights from Talkback.Warren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback in which he shows the left and right 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 Clubhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 59: The app drawerThis week, it is all about the app drawer on Android with Talkback.Announcements· Doug explains some privacy changes on the Blind Android Users website.· Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments for episode 59, please check out this Youtube playlist· Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility.· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basicsThis week, it is all about the app drawer. Warren demonstrates the global search in the Pixel Launcher app drawer, and Ed shows you how to create folders in the app drawer using Nova Launcher.App of the weekWarren demonstrates AVS: Any Video Converter.Tip of the weekEd shows you how to read a document using Google Docs.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback in which he shows left right gestures.Staying in touch.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 Youtubechannel and join our Club on Clubhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 58: Money money moneyThis week, it is all about finance apps on Android with Talkback.Announcements· Warren and Ed are taking part in a webinar on Android from a blindness perspective, hosted by the developers of Voxmate whom we featured on episode 39. It takes place on 19 January at 5PM GMT, why not register.· Our Youtube channel now has 540 subscribers and we have reached 50,000 plays across Youtube and the podcast. Thank you very much for your support!· Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments, please check out this playlist· Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basicsIn the next in our must-have apps series, we talk about financial apps with Android and Talkback. We demonstrate Google Pay and PayPal, as well as the UK banking apps Nat West and Metro. For US residents, Warren confirms that Wells Fargo, US Bank, Bank of America and Chaseare accessible.If you have not used google pay and want to use it, please use this link and we both will earn some money.SpotlightThis week, we are joined by Sylvia van Os, developer of the Raise to Answer app.App of the weekKarene Kiwan demonstrates ADB App Control.Highlights from TalkbackWarren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.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 Clubhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 57: Moving aroundThis week, it is all about travel apps on Android with Talkback.Announcements· Warren and Ed are taking part in a webinar on Android from a blindness perspective, hosted by the developers of the Voxmate whom we featured on episode 39. It takes place on 19 January at 5PM GMT, why not register.· Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments of this podcast, please check out this Youtube playlist.· Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basicsIn the next in our must-have apps series, we talk about travel apps with Android.We demonstrate the flight and hotel booking apps Pricelineand Kayak, the private hire/taxi apps Uber and Gett, and the public transport apps Moovitand Chalo(note that Chalo is India only.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 Clubhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 56, what to look out for when choosing a phone in 2022 and lots moreThis week, its all about rapping up phone trends in 2021, what to look out for in 2022 and lots of fireworks from London and more.Announcements.· Continue to check out our Youtube channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments of this episode, please check out this Youtube playlist· Thanks for subscribing to our Youtube channel, we are now at 523 subscribers, if you have not subscribed, please subscribe, and turn on notifications for our channel so that you do not miss any latest videos.· Our website is rebuilt and redesigned by Doug Camren.· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.SpotlightIn this week’s spotlight we first rap up phone and tech trends in 2021, talk about some of the good phones and then we talk about what to look out for when choosing a new phone in 2022 and upcoming trends.list of phones that Motorola would be updating to Android 12tip of the week.In the first part of the tip of the week, I talk about what to do if your Youtube channel gets hacked, how to recover it and more.the most responsive Youtube support channel ever.some of the information was taken from this video thanks to Jason from dream Canadain the second part of tip of the week, I show you how to backup the data in your google account using google take outTalkback highlights.Warren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from TalkbackApp of the week.In this weeks segment, Warren demos a simplistic app called raise to answerStaying in touch.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 Clubhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 55: Christmas special, restore your google pixel back to factory using online flash tool.This week, it is all about restoring supported pixel phones back to public release of android or flashing latest monthly updates using online flash tool by google.Announcements.· Continue to check out our Youtube  channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.· For short segments of this episode, please check out this Youtube playlist· Thanks for subscribing to our Youtube channel, we are now at 520 subscribers, if you have not subscribed, please subscribe, and turn on notifications for our channel so that you do not miss any latest videos.· Our website is rebuilt and redesigned by Doug Camren.· If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.Android basics.In this segment, Austin shows you, how to opt your pixel out of android beta program.He then shows you, how to restore a pixel to factory settings or flash it to the latest public version of android if you have stopped receiving monthly updates for some reason using the android flash tool from googleYou will need to download the google USB drivers for windowsApp of the week.In this weeks segment, Warren demos the social networking app datchatTalkback highlights.Warren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from TalkbackStaying in touch.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 Clubhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.