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Episode 215: E-BOOK READERS PART1 (BLIND-CENTRIC READERS)
Welcome to Episode215, our very first episode of revisiting categories from the past 3 years.
In this episode, we’re starting off with E-Book Readers and for this week, we focus on blind-centric readers.
Android BasicsKeeping in line with the subject matter of this episode, this segment focuses on the 3 apps listed above—Dolphin Easy Reader, Legere Reader and Tech-Freedom.
UNBOXINGJohn unboxes his brand spanking new OnePlus 13.
APP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “APP of the week,” we demo an e-Book Reader called “Colibrio” from a Swedish developer.
CSR ENTRYKareen brings us another feature of the Commentary Screen reader in which you can now touch and hold to access the "inquire by voice" function.
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Episode 214, CES 2025 and The OnePlus 13 and 13RAndroid Basics
We discuss the latest beta releases from Samsung and Google. One UI 7.0 Beta 3 and Android 15 QPR 2 Beta 2.1.
Spotlight 1We let you know what Android related news caught our attention at CES 2025.
Spotlight 2We give you the details from the OnePlus winter Event and share our thoughts on the new OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R.
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Episode 213: BATTERY VERSUS PERFORMANCE
Welcome to Episode213, our very first episode for the year 2025.
Android BasicsIn this episode, we deliberate on Battery versus Performance. In other words, which one is better? Is it better to have a phone with a great performance, or is it better to have one that has great battery with a mid-of-the road performance?
APP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “APP of the week,” we demo a file-management app called “File Manager” by a developer called “File Manager Plus.”."
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Episode 212, Our Favorite Android Apps and Phones of 2024
We get together with some of our listeners and discuss our favorite apps and phones of the year.
Here is Kareen's Article explaining the differences between PiccyBot and Seeing AI Video Descriptions.
Please add to this thread on Samsung Members to help us put an end to this talkBack fragmentation nonsense.
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Episode 211, 4th Anniversary Celebrasion
Episode211 is a very special episode for us as we observe our 4th year in existence and we want to sincerely thank those that were able to join us in observing this milestone.
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Episode 210: 2nd visit with Tech-Freedom
Welcome to Episode210.
ANNOUNCEMENTSWe would like to remind you that next week, Dec. 21, is our 4th anniversary celebration of the existence of Blind Android Users.
We encourage all our readers and listeners to join us in celebrating this monumental milestone.
SpotlightWe are joined by the crew of “Tech-Freedom” (their second appearance on our podcast) to talk about the changes that came down earlier this month and what that means for users of the app.
TIP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “Tip of the week,” we highlight some exciting development in the way of Google’s Gemini 2.0, in which an exciting feature called "Stream Real Google AI Studio."
This feature has something we’ve been dreaming of, that is, giving us the ability to use the camera on both our phones and on the computer.
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Episode 209, Samsung One UI 7 Beta AnnouncementsThe countdown is on to our 4- year anniversary celebration! We will be recording on 21 December at 12PM Eastern or 9AM Pacific and you are invited to take part. We’ll be posting a link on our usual channels closer to the time.Android Basics
We discuss the December feature drop for qualifying Google Pixels, and the announcement that some phones will get upgrades for longer than previously thought. You can read about these features at this Link.
SpotlightWe talk about Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta 1 which you can install on qualifying Samsung phones.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the Aggregator news RSS reader.
CommentaryKarene demonstrates the OCR functions and settings of the Jieshuo screen reader.
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Episode 208, the role of AI in the life of a blind person AnnouncementsThe countdown is on to our 4- year anniversary celebration! We will be recording on 21 December at 12PM Eastern or 9AM Pacific and you are invited to take part. We’ll be posting a link on our usual channels closer to the time.Our Youtube channel has reached 1,500 subscribers! Thank you so much for all your support.Android Basics
The crew discusses the rapidly evolving world of AI and its use cases for blind people. We discuss the AI capabilities of TalkBack and Jieshuo, implementation of AI by other blindness-specific apps such as Be My Eyes, Seeing AI, PiccyBot and Ally from Envision, and mainstream solutions on which these capabilities are built - ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Also, check out Karene’s article comparing the video description capabilities of Seein AI and Piccybot.
TalkBack HighlightsJohn shows us the new screen search reading control we now have access to as of TalkBack 15.1.
Tip of the weekKarene demonstrates chat filters in Meta’s WhatsApp Messenger.
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Episode 207, All About Android 16 Developer Preview Announcements
Join us in 4 Weeks for our 4- year celebration. We will be recording on Dec 21st at 12PM Eastern or 9AM Pacific and you are invited to take part.
Android Basicsandroid 16 has shown itself early this year. We discuss the developer preview that just dropped this past week and what we are looking most forward to.
TalkBack HighlightsJohn shows us the new web reading controls we now have access to as of TalkBack 15.1.
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Episode 206: TalkBack 15.1 is HereAndroid Basics
We discuss all that's new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1.
SpotlightTalkBack 15.1 has arrived, and we share everything new we have discovered so far.
App of the WeekWarren demonstrates Startpage, a web browser focused on privacy.
TalkBack HighlightsJohn shows us the new ways of activating links as of TalkBack 15.1.
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Episode 205: Concluding One UI settingsAnnouncementsWe would be delighted if everyone could join us for our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December. Please join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date!Android turned 17 this week. It can now obtain a driving licence in the UK and apparate in the Wizarding World.Android basics
This week, John concludes our look at Samsung One UI settings, demonstrating what you’ll find in About phone.
App of the weekWarren brings us a demo of Listen AI, another TTS reader.
CommentaryKarene demonstrates a new AI-powered feature, which will attempt to describe videos while they’re playing.
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Episode 204: Seeing AI Video Descriptions and One UI Tips and User GuideAnnouncements
Don't forget to join us for our 4-year celebration on December 21st at 9 AM PST or 12 PM EST.
SpotlightWe discuss all the new features in the latest update to Seeing AI, but focus mostly on our first impressions of the video description feature.
Android BasicsJohn takes us through the "Tips and User Guide" portion of Samsung's One UI settings.
App of the WeekWarren demonstrates the reading app that calls itself “SpeakUp AI - Text to Speech”.
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Episode 203: Big week for Qualcomm and Android15 QPR1 Beta 3ANDROID BASICS
This week has been a busy week for many companies, among them, Google who rolled out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel6-series through Pixel9-series.
SpotlightThis week, Qualcomm showcased the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite during its annual conference in Maui, HI, where it unveiled the new generation of the Qualcomm chip that would be powering most flagship phones next year.
APP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “App of the week,” we take you on a tour of the “Hermit” browser by Chimbori.The “Hermit” browser combines features of the traditional browsing features with the ability to create “Lite apps” and several customizations for those who like customization.
TIP OF THE WEEKFor the tip of the week, Warren shows you how to make sure your phone is taking full advantage of Google's "Find My Device" network.
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Episode 202: Android 15AnnouncementsWe would be delighted if everyone could join us for our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December. Please join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date!Android basics
This week, it’s all about Android 15 which dropped for eligible devices on 15 October. The crew talk you through some of the key features and changes.
App of the weekWarren brings us a demo of Simplenote.
Tip of the weekWarren shows us how to archive an app instead of uninstalling it – a new feature of Android 15.
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Episode 201: A conversation with the developer of WalkersGuideAnnouncementsThank you to everyone who joined us for our 200th episode. The next big thing is our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December. We would be delighted if you could join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date!Spotlight
We are joined by Eric Scheibler, the developer of the GPS app WalkersGuide.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the email app Thunderbird, which many listeners will be familiar with from Windows.
CommentaryKarene demonstrates improvements to Jieshuo’s AI features, which allow users to submit spoken questions to query screen content or the item in focus.
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Episode 200: Party time
This week, we are joined by our listeners for a party to celebrate our 200th episode!
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Episode 199: One UI Settings (Software update settings)AnnouncementsOur 200th episode is in just a week, on Saturday 5 October 2024 at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific. We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date! When the time comes, please join via the above link.Android basics
This week we continue our look at One UI settings on Samsung devices. This time, John brings us a demonstration of software update settings.
SpotlightWe take a look at products released by Samsung and Xiaomi.
UnboxingWarren unboxes the BlackView HERO 10.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the GPS app, WalkersGuide.
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Episode 198: One UI Settings (Accessibility Settings Part 3)AnnouncementsOur 200th episode is in just two weeks time - on Saturday 5 October 2024. We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date!John appeared on Double Tap recently to talk about Talkback 15. Take a listen to his interview.Android basics
This week we continue our look at One UI settings on Samsung devices, in which John concludes his tour of accessibility settings.
UnboxingJohn unboxes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the GPS app, Candle.
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Episode 197: Accessibility Part 2 in One UI SettingsANNOUNCEMENTS
Our 200th episode is coming up on October 5th, 2024 and we encourage you to set aside some time and join us to party for this great milestone!
ANDROID BASICSWe return to our journey through the One UI Settings and this week, we bring you Accessibility part 2 as we shine the light on the "Hearing Enhancements" and “Dexterity and Interaction” sections.
SpotlightThis episode’s spotlight is all about Android 15 QPR Beta1.2 and “Gemini Live” that is now available for Android devices.
UNBOXING PIXEL WATCH 3
We Unbox the 45MM, LTE model of the Pixel Watch 3.ANDROID JOURNEY WITH ROBERT MALUNDAFor this episode, Robert Malunda from Zimbabwe joins us to talk about his Android Journey.
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Episode 196: Talkback 15AnnouncementsOur 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024. We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date!Spotlight
This week it’s all about the release of Talkback 15, one of the most consequential Talkback releases in years.
Talkback highlightsJohn demonstrates the new, Gemini-powered AI image descriptions in Talkback 15.
Tip of the WeekWarren shows us how to import material into ElevenLabs Reader.
Android journeyKenny Hitt joins us to share his Android Journey.
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