Blind Android Users Podcast

Episode 192: An interview with the developer of PiccyBotAnnouncementsOur 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.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797.

Episode 191: One UI accessibility settings part 1Android basicsThis 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.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797.

Episode 190: App BonanzaAnnouncementsHappy 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.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.

Episode 189RHVoice and Android 15 Beta 4Welcome to Episode 189AnnouncementsOur 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.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.

Episode 188 Galaxy Unpacked 2024ANNOUNCEMENTSWe 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.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.

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.

Episode 186: REMEMBERING AUSTIN PINTOWelcome to Episode186A 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.Staying in touchMake a donation 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.

Episode 185: Android15Beta3, do we have Talkback15 yet?Welcome to Episode185ANDROID 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.Staying in touchMake a donation 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.

Episode 184: Android14QPR3 (June2024Pixel Feature-drop) and moreWelcome 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. Staying in touchMake a donation 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.