{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63e9d2d002ceee00117badba/661b5b81aed7bb0016aec31b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor","description":"<h1>Episode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor</h1><p>This week, we look at the new features in Android 15 Beta 1, including a very exciting development in Android’s braille display support!</p><h2>Announcements</h2><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our second app bonanza of the year is on 27 April.&nbsp;Please do send us demos of your favourite apps via <a href=\"mailto:contactus@blindandroidusers.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">email</a>.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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!</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The messaging app <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beeper.android\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beeper</a> has been acquired by Automattic – the owners of Wordpress among other things.&nbsp;You can read more in a <a href=\"https://blog.beeper.com/2024/04/09/beeper-is-joining-automattic/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a> from Beeper’s CEO.</p><h2>Android basics</h2><p>It’s a double bill this week. &nbsp;Firstly, we discuss the new features in Android 15 Beta 1.&nbsp;If you have an eligible Pixel device, you can <a href=\"https://developer.android.com/about/versions/15/get\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">enrol</a> here.</p><p>Secondly, we discuss Google’s new <a href=\"https://blog.google/products/android/android-find-my-device/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find my Device network</a>, which will help you find your Android devices and other possessions if fitted with a compatible Bluetooth tag.</p><h2>App of the week</h2><p>Warren demonstrates the radio app <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=radio.cue.radiorecord\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Streadio</a>, one of the few radio apps that will allow you to record as well as listen to radio programmes.</p><h2>Commentary</h2><p>In the next in our series on Commentary/Jieshuo, Karene revisits sound scheme creation.&nbsp;You may want to refer to the Accessible Android article on <a href=\"https://accessibleandroid.com/jieshuo-screen-readers-new-so-called-super-effects-what-are-they-and-how-to-use-them/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Super Effects</a> during this demonstration for folder names you need to use.</p><h2>Tip of the week</h2><p>Warren 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.</p><h2>Staying in touch</h2><p><a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blindandroid\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Make a donation</a> <a href=\"mailto:contactus@blindandroidusers.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email us</a> with suggestions or comments, <a href=\"mailto:myandroidjourney@blindandroidusers.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Send in</a> your Android journey stories, subscribe to our <a href=\"mailto:blindandroidusers+subscribe@groups.io\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email list</a>, join our <a href=\"https://t.me/joinchat/k62VQqtUNWAxMThh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Telegram</a><u> and </u><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/686947596105844/?ref=share_group_link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a><u> </u>groups, follow us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BlindDroidUsers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a><u>,</u> subscribe to our <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEM-SmpwElNALldhp8hG1g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a> and <a href=\"https://rumble.com/c/c-1771031\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rumble </a>channel.</p><p>Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"BlindAndroid Users"}