Episodes
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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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Episode 195: An Interview with the Developer of StreamSphere RSS ReaderSpotlight
We are delighted to be joined by Martin Vivian, the developer of StreamSphere (an RSS reader demonstrated by Warren a few weeks back).
App of the WeekWarren demonstrates Thumbtack, an app for hiring folks to do projects around the house that you don't want to tackle yourself.
JIESHUO (CSR)kareen explains what one-finger long gestures are and how to use them.
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Episode 194: Pixel 9 series unboxings and a review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6AnnouncementsThank you to those who entered our competition to win a lifetime’s access to the PiccyBot app. We’ll be in touch with the winners this week.Our 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024. We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date!Spotlight
Joe Hodge returns with a review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
UnboxingWe resume our annual tradition with Warren and John unboxing their Google Pixels together. This year, Warren unboxes the 9 Pro XL and John unboxes the regular 9.
App of the WeekWarren demonstrates the ElevenLabs Reader app, which gives you access to incredibly realistic human-sounding AI voices to generate written content.
Tip of the WeekFollowing the announcement at the recent Made by Google Event, Warren brings us a conversation with Google’s Gemini Live.
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Episode 193: Made by Google 2024AnnouncementsEnter our competition to win access to the PiccyBot app following our interview with the developer last week. Our 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024. We want you to join us then so save the date!Spotlight
This week saw Made by Google 2024 take place on 13 August. The crew discuss the phones, watches and AI features of products announced at the event.
My Android journeyJoseph Hodge joins us to tell his Android journey story
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Episode 192: An interview with the developer of PiccyBotAnnouncements
Our 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024. We want you to join us then so save the date!
SpotlightThis week, we’re joined by the developer of PiccyBot, which will describe your photos and videos allowing you to pick from a variety of AI engines.
UnboxingJohn unboxes Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7.
Tip of the weekFollowing last week’s tour of Samsung’s Accessibility settings, John brings us more on the speak aloud keyboard function.
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Episode 191: One UI accessibility settings part 1Android basics
This week we return to our tour of One UI, and John brings us part 1 in a series looking at Accessibility settings.
App of the weekWarren brings us a demonstration of the Aurelian Audio Podcast Player.
CommentaryKarene demonstrates Jieshuo’s direct click, direct swipe and direct scroll functions.
Tip of the weekFollowing his demonstration of the app last week, Warren shows us how to manage chapters in AntennaPod.
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Episode 190: App BonanzaAnnouncements
Happy birthday to Accessible Android, which turned one this week!
SpotlightIn this quarter’s app bonanza, We open up with a couple of demos from Warren. Firstly he shows us the radio and podcasts app Audials Play. Next, he demonstrates Instant Address for creating disposable email addresses. Then John brings us a demo of the Little Caesars pizza app. Finally, Warren shows us AntennaPod, another podcast app.
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Episode 189RHVoice and Android 15 Beta 4
Welcome to Episode 189
AnnouncementsOur thoughts are with AppleVis founder David Goodwin who is very seriously ill. We are pleased to hear you’re on the mend, and we wish both you and Applevis all the best for the future.We are hard on the heels of our next app bonanza. Please do send your contributions to us by Friday 26 July.Google is banning low quality apps from the Play Store as of 31 August 2024, you can read more in their updateAndroid BasicsWe talk about what’s new in Android 15 Beta 4.
SpotlightWe are joined by Olga Yakovleva from the multilingual speech synthesiser project RHVoice. You can use the direct Google Play link to grab it for Android.
CommentaryKarene demonstrates the Jieshuo Voice Assistant, including it’s new AI capabilities.
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Episode 188 Galaxy Unpacked 2024ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are hard on the heels of our next app bonanza. Please do send your contributions to us by Friday 26 July.
SpotlightThe crew discuss the announcements from Galaxy Unpacked 2024 held last week in Paris. You can find links to all the new products announced at the above link.
App of the weekWarren demonstrates the RSS reader StreamSphere.
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Episode 187: One UI GENERAL MANAGEMENT PART3 AND ANDROID15BETA3.1 ANNOUNCEMENTSIn the heels of Austin passing away, we continue to receive eulogies and condolences.We share with you a eulogy from Austin’s Parish as his priest eulogizes Austin. ANDROID BASICSWe conclude the One UI General management section and highlight Android15Beta3.1 with the following 3 fixes:This minor update to Android 15 Beta 3 includes the following fixes:Fixed issues that caused the lock screen to intercept touch input and prompt the user to unlock the device, even when interacting with elements on the lock screen that don't require the device to be unlocked. (Issue #348101427, Issue #345873537)Fixed an issue that sometimes caused biometric face authentication to fail.Fixed various other issues that were impacting system stability, connectivity, and audio quality.All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will be offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 3.1.Note: Other known issues listed for the Beta 3 release still apply to Beta 3.1. In addition, see top open issues for the latest list of issues that have been reported by developers and users. TIP OF THE WEEKIn this week’s “Tip of the Week,” Kareen shows us how to schedule messages in Telegram. Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797.
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Episode 186: REMEMBERING AUSTIN PINTO
Welcome to Episode186
A TRIBUTE TO AUSTIN PINTOThe podcast mourns the loss of our friend and co-founder of Blind Android Users.
Austin Pinto, born on Feb. 9, 1989 was taken from us on June 26, 2024.
This episode therefore, is dedicated to his memory.
Join us as we and our listeners and readers pour out their hearts in their condolences to his family.
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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
ANDROID BASICSFor 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.
SPOTLIGHTIn 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.
APP OF THE WEEKIn this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at “Audify Notification Reader” by “Codeseed.”
TIP OF THE WEEKFor 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
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 the three items found in “Languages.”
APP OF THE WEEKIn this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at “Voice Reader reads texts aloud.” By “kapron-ap.”
Jieshuo (CSR)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
Announcements.Ed is on a long vacation, will be back in July.
Monday is memorial day in US.
ANDROID BASICSWe return to our exploration of the Settings section of Samsung One UI6.x, with this week’s focus on the “Apps section.”
SPOTLIGHTIn the “Spotlight” segment, we highlight the changes of both the Android14QPR3Beta2.2 and the Android15Beta2.1
APP OF THE WEEKIn the “app of the week” segment, we make the complicated uncomplicated by showing you how to choose your preferred voice in the “Speechify” app.
Jieshuo (CSR)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.
SPOTLIGHT 1In Spotlight1, the crew discussed what went down during Google IO2024.
SPOTLIGHT2In our Spotlight2, John reviews the Walmart 2024 Google TV.
APP OF THE WEEKFor 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: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.
SPOTLIGHTIn 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.
Jieshuo / Commentary Screen ReaderKareen brings us a demo of Timer additional sound effects and the answer call function.
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