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Episode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor
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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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