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Episode 185: Android15Beta3, do we have Talkback15 yet?
Welcome to Episode185
ANDROID BASICSFor this week, your team dives into Android15Beta3, where we highlight some of the “what’s new” as well as touching on Talkback15 that comes bundled with Android15beta3.
APP OF THE WEEKIn this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at a unique app manager called “Inure” byHamza Rizwan that gives you a 15-day trial and then in order to keep using it with its pro features, you would need to purchase the Unlocker for $7.49.
TIP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “tip of the week,” we highlight the new feature in Chrome called “Listen to this page,” a server-side push out.
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Episode 184: Android14QPR3 (June2024Pixel Feature-drop) and more
Welcome to Episode184
For this week, your team dives into Android 14 QPR3 (June2024 Pixel feature-drop).
We also highlighted the June security patch with its 50 fixes including some severe vulnerabilities in the way of a Zero-Day vulnerability.
The “Security Bulletin” details the categories of severity.
In the Spotlight segment, we highlight the Galaxy Watch FE, the One UI6Beta for the watch6-series for users in the U.S. and South Korea.
The Pixel watches also got a June update.
In this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at “Audify Notification Reader” by “Codeseed.”
For this week’s “tip of the week,” we show you how to add your medical info on the lock screen of your Samsung phone.
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Episode 183: “general Management” section in One UI 6.x (Part 2)
Welcome to Episode 183
ANNOUNCEMENTS:For this week’s Announcements, we salute Google’s Android15 Beta2.2, where 6 issues were resolved.
ANDROID BASICSWe continue our exploration of the Settings section of Samsung One UI6.x, with this week’s focusing on the “General Management” section where we discuss “date and time” and “Keyboard.”
APP OF THE WEEKIn this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at “Audify read aloud web browser” by “Tangerine Software House.”
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Episode 182: “general Management” section in One UI 6.x (Part 1)
Welcome to Episode182
We continue our exploration of the Settings section of Samsung One UI6.x, with this week’s focusing on the “General Management” section where we discuss the three items found in “Languages.”
In this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at “Voice Reader reads texts aloud.” By “kapron-ap.”
Kareen brings us another entry in the Jieshuo series as she reviews the “Customization of symbols.”
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Episode 181: “Apps section in One UI 6.x, Android14QPR3Beta2.2 and Android15Beta2.1
Welcome to Episode181
Ed is on a long vacation, will be back in July.
Monday is memorial day in US.
We return to our exploration of the Settings section of Samsung One UI6.x, with this week’s focus on the “Apps section.”
In the “Spotlight” segment, we highlight the changes of both the Android14QPR3Beta2.2 and the Android15Beta2.1
In the “app of the week” segment, we make the complicated uncomplicated by showing you how to choose your preferred voice in the “Speechify” app.
Kareen brings us another entry in the way of some Jieshuo functions as she reviews the “Jieshuo's Time, Battery, Network, Location and Lighting Announcement Functions” found in the app.
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Episode 180: Google IO2024, Android15Beta2 and More
Google took to the stage to showcase its AI during Google IO2024, where it shone the light on Gemini.
ANDROID BASICS (ANDROID15BETA2)In the heels of day 1 of Google IO2024, Android15Beta2 dropped for Pixel phones that qualify and alongside that, the beta opened for other manufacturers.
In Spotlight1, the crew discussed what went down during Google IO2024.
In our Spotlight2, John reviews the Walmart 2024 Google TV.
For the “app of the week” segment, we highlight “Caption Call,”—an app intended for those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and live in the United States of America.
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Episode 179: the Pixel 8a and the onn. Streaming device.
This week, we talk about the Google 8A and set up the onn. TV streaming device from Walmart.
AnnouncementsThank you to everyone who entered our competition to win a promo code for the Quickify app, and thank you again to the developer for making the codes available. We’ll be in touch with the winners shortly.
SpotlightIt’s a double bill this week. Firstly, we talk about the Google Pixel 8a. Then, John sets up the onn. Google TV 4K streaming device.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the notetaking app, Upnote.
Tip of the weekKarene shows us how to re-enable notification categories in Samsung One UI 6.1.
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Episode 178: An Interview with Stan Kruglik from “Quickify”
This episode shines the light on “Quickify” and electronic reading app and what it can do.
In the “Announcements” segment, WhatsApp takes center stage as it battles with the Indian supreme court about end to end encryption and threatens to pull out of India.
On the heels of that, the Samsung Good Lock is highlighted as it is now available on the Play Store for phones that qualify.
The developer of Quickify has given some codes for redeeming to Quickify pro subscription for our lucky winners.
For the code, email us at.
winners will be randomly selected.
you will get your code after we announce your names in the next week’s announcement segment.
In the Spotlight segment, we caught up with Stan Kruglik, the developer of the “Quickify” app, an inclusive app that supports the reading of electronic books, RSS feeds, videos etc.
We highlight its TTS read-out capabilities and the fact that the Dev is working on AI features.
Warren demoed this app in episode 171.
APP OF THE WEEKFor the “app of the week” segment, we highlight “Moye Launcher”—A productivity launcher.
Kareen brings us a demo of Timer additional sound effects and the answer call function.
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Episode 177: 2nd Quarter 2024 App Bonanza
This episode is all about apps. This is our “2nd Quarter 2024 App Bonanza” episode.
In the “Announcements” segment, we paid homage to Google’s Android 15 Beta 1.1 and 1.2 dropped on April 22nd and April 25th.
We also highlight the long-over-due ability to transfer an ongoing Google Meet call from one device to another without any interruption.
In this Episode, we bring you the following apps:
“Norton Genie AI Scam Detector” learn to ignore those fake emails, messages from WhatsApp and the like.
Next up, “YouTube Studio” (Learn to manage your YouTube account using the official YouTube app.
In the heels of “YouTube Studio,” your next app is the “Samsung Kids,” an app intended for managing kids access.
Moving on, the next app is an app called “"mAadhaar," an app from the Indian government that is the equivalence of the Social Security Administration in the U.S.
Our last app for this 2nd Quarter 2024 “App Bonanza” is the “Plants Research Pro,” by “Yukod Software.”
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Episode 176: AudioCat and the Google Nest Hub
This week, we hear about an exciting new games platform and have a review of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen).
Announcements· Our second app bonanza of the year is on 27 April.
Please do send us demos of your favourite apps via email.
· It looks like Google is bringing deeper integration between hardware and software particularly from an AI perspective, and we discuss this briefly.
SpotlightIt’s a double bill this week.
Firstly, Anette and Henry join us from an exciting new games platform, AudioCat, and give us a sneak peak of what we can expect when it launches next month.
Then, we have a review of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen).
Tip of the weekWarren shows us how to enable dark mode on Google Chrome.
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Episode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor
This week, we look at the new features in Android 15 Beta 1, including a very exciting development in Android’s braille display support!
Announcements· Our second app bonanza of the year is on 27 April. Please do send us demos of your favourite apps via email.
· As we reach our 175th episode, we’d like to thank all our listeners and partners who have helped us get to here – we couldn’t do it without you!
· The messaging app Beeper has been acquired by Automattic – the owners of Wordpress among other things. You can read more in a blog from Beeper’s CEO.
Android basicsIt’s a double bill this week. Firstly, we discuss the new features in Android 15 Beta 1. If you have an eligible Pixel device, you can enrol here.
Secondly, we discuss Google’s new Find my Device network, which will help you find your Android devices and other possessions if fitted with a compatible Bluetooth tag.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the radio app Streadio, one of the few radio apps that will allow you to record as well as listen to radio programmes.
CommentaryIn the next in our series on Commentary/Jieshuo, Karene revisits sound scheme creation. You may want to refer to the Accessible Android article on Super Effects during this demonstration for folder names you need to use.
Tip of the weekWarren demonstrates how to enable the auto filling of SMS codes, useful when signing into an app or website which uses such codes as part of the Authentication process.
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Episode 174: Android 14 QPR 3 Beta 2.1
This week, we look at what is new in the latest Android 14 Quarterly Platform Release beta.
Announcements· Our second app bonanza of the year is on 27 April. Please do send us demos of your favourite apps via email.
· along with other donation options, You can now support us monetarily via our Youtube channel E.G. through buying stickers, clicking on join this channel, buying super chats, super thanks and the like.
Android basicsThis week, we look at what’s new in Android 14 Quarterly Platform Release Beta 2.1 and talk about some of the vulnerabilities fixed in the April security patch.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the game Tech Quiz Master, which is currently free but will normally cost you around $2.49.
Warning adds which are very less in frequency may contain sudden loud sounds.
Tip of the weekWarren shows you how to link a second device to your WhatsApp account.
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Episode 173: One UI Device care and Google Talkback 14.2
This week, we look at the Device care settings in Samsung One UI, and we discuss the release of Talkback 14.2.
Android basicsThis week, we continue our tour of Samsung One UI settings with John demonstrating the Device care section.
Spotlighttalkback 14.2 is starting to roll out. we try to explain which features are actually new, and which are just pretending.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the weather app, Weather Today.
Tip of the weekWarren brings us a demonstration of Samsung edge panels on Galaxy devices.
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This week, we discuss the next step in the build up to Android 15, and Google’s take on AI.
Android basicsThis week, we talk about the release of Android 15 Developer Preview 2. If you have an eligible device and you want to try it out, you can enroll your device, and if necessary, download the flash tool.
News and eventsThe US has decided to sue Apple for monopolistic behavior, and of course we want to talk about it! We also discuss the roll-out of seamless updates to some Samsung phones, including the A55.
App of the weekEd demonstrates Google Gemini, Google’s AI app.
Tip of the weekWarren shows us how to insert a hyperlink into a Google doc.
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Episode 171: Digital wellbeing with OneUI, new phones and more
This week, we continue our tour through One UI settings and discuss several new phones.
AnnouncementsOur Youtube channel has its third birthday on 19 March! Do not forget to like our videos, subscribe to the channel, and share with friends!
Android basicsWe bring you the next instalment of our series looking at Samsung One UI settings. This week, John demonstrates Digital Wellbeing settings.
SpotlightWe discuss a raft of new phones released recently: the Samsung Galaxy A35 and A55, the Nothing Phone 2(A) and the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the document and RSS reader, Quickify.
Thanks to the generous app developer, podcast listeners can try the app for one month with all limitations removed using the code: READ2024.
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Episode 170: Samsung One UI Advanced settings and more
This week, we continue our tour through One UI settings.
AnnouncementsWe discuss the new features and bug fixes in Android 14 QPR 2.
Android basicsWe bring you the next instalment of our series looking at Samsung One UI settings. This week, John takes us through Samsung’s Advanced settings.
CommentaryKarene demonstrates Jieshuo’s notification box, which among other things provides you with a notification history.
My Android journey.Finally, Christian F Jensen joins us for his Android journey. You can also check out his technology-focused Danish language Youtube channel.
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Episode 169, mwc 2024 and more
We talked about some devices at mwc, the bendable phones, honor-magic-6, Xiaomi 14 ultra and car, Samsung ring and many others including humane AI Pin.
Some devices at mwc 2024
John shows you google services in One UI.
John demos gStrings Guitar Tuner
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Episode 168: Samsung One UI part 17 (accounts and backup settings) and reviewing OnePlus 12.
This week, we continue our look at One UI settings and John reviews yet another phone!
News and eventsAndroid 15 developer preview 1 was pulled out because of the data corruption bug.
Phone pay, a payments company releases its own app store.
Android basics, account, and backup settingsJohn shows us backup and accounts settings in the 17th part of One Ui and we also comment on it.
Spotlight, review of OnePlus 12After unboxing the phone some episodes back john gives a detailed review on the phone
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Episode 167: Samsung One UI part 16 (Safety settings) and unboxing the S24
This week, we continue our look at One UI settings and John unboxes yet another phone!
News and eventsAndroid 15 Developer Preview 1 has been released. Austin has installed it, find out what he thinks. If you have an eligible Pixel device (Pixel 6 or higher), you can try Android 15 Developer Preview 1 for yourself.
Android basicsWe continue our examination of Samsung One UI settings. This week, John takes us through Safety settings.
SpotlightJohn unboxes his Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
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Episode 166: Samsung One UI part 15 (Location settings ) and unboxing the OnePlus 12
This week, we continue our look at One UI settings and John unboxes another phone!
Announcements· Google has released a special patch for the Google Pixel 5A following bugs caused to that model by QPR 2 beata 3.1.
· We reminisce about the Nokia brand of mobile phones following reports that HMD, the company which owns the Nokia mobile phone brand, looks set to abandon it at least for smart phones.
Android basicsWe continue our examination of Samsung One UI settings. This week, John takes us through Location settings.
SpotlightJohn unboxes his new OnePlus 12.
CommentaryIn the next in our series on Commentary/Jieshuo, Karene shows us a new feature enabling Jieshuo to spoof Talkback, which improves accessibility in certain circumstances by making information available to Jieshuo users that was previously only available when using Talkback.
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