Blind Android Users Podcast

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!SpotlightThis 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.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 195: An Interview with the Developer of StreamSphere RSS ReaderSpotlightWe 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.  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 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!SpotlightJoe 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.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 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!SpotlightThis 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 storyStaying 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.