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Blind Android Users Podcast Episode 138, Samsung 2023 Unpack Event and the Nothing 2 Phone Review
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Episode 138: Samsung Unpacked and the Nothing Phone 2
On this week’s bumper edition, we discuss Samsung Unpacked and Review the Nothing Phone 2, along with many other things.
Announcements· The Accessible Android site should now work better for those wanting to view it in English, as it is no longer hooked up to the Turkish site.
· We have passed 1,000 subscribers on the YouTube channel. Thank you very much!
· Our next quarterly app bonanza will take place on 5 August, where we devote the episode to showcasing different apps that you like or find useful. We can’t do that though if you don’t send us any demos, so please keep them coming in though you’ll need to be quick as the episode is nearly upon us!
· If you’d like to donate to us, you can do so via PayPal or buying us a coffee.
Android basicsThis week, Google pushed out Android 14 Beta 4.1 and we highlight some of the changes. You can enrol for the Beta if you have an eligible device.
SpotlightIt’s a double bill this week. We discuss the various devices unveiled at Samsung Unpacked which took place last week. Visit the Samsung store to bind out more about them. Then, Warren reviews the Nothing Phone 2.
Tip of the weekJohn shows you how to use Google Cast natively on a Samsung device without the need for a third-party app.
My Android journey.Lena from Six Dots Art joins us to share her Android journey.
Staying in touchYou can Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our Youtube channel, join our Club on Club house and subscribe on Facebook.
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