Blind Android Users Podcast

Episode 201: A conversation with the developer of WalkersGuideAnnouncementsThank you to everyone who joined us for our 200th episode.  The next big thing is our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December.  We would be delighted if you could join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date!SpotlightWe are joined by Eric Scheibler, the developer of the GPS app WalkersGuide.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the email app Thunderbird, which many listeners will be familiar with from Windows.CommentaryKarene demonstrates improvements to Jieshuo’s AI features, which allow users to submit spoken questions to query screen content or the item in focus.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 200: Party timeThis week, we are joined by our listeners for a party to celebrate our 200th episode!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 199: One UI Settings (Software update settings)AnnouncementsOur 200th episode is in just a week, on Saturday 5 October 2024 at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific.  We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date! When the time comes, please join via the above link.Android basicsThis week we continue our look at One UI settings on Samsung devices.  This time, John brings us a demonstration of software update settings.SpotlightWe take a look at products released by Samsung and Xiaomi.UnboxingWarren unboxes the BlackView HERO 10.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the GPS app, WalkersGuide.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 198: One UI Settings (Accessibility Settings Part 3)AnnouncementsOur 200th episode is in just two weeks time - on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date!John appeared on Double Tap recently to talk about Talkback 15.  Take a listen to his interview.Android basicsThis week we continue our look at One UI settings on Samsung devices, in which John concludes his tour of accessibility settings.UnboxingJohn unboxes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the GPS app, Candle.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 197: Accessibility Part 2 in One UI SettingsANNOUNCEMENTSOur 200th episode is coming up on October 5th, 2024 and we encourage you to set aside some time and join us to party for this great milestone!ANDROID BASICSWe return to our journey through the One UI Settings and this week, we bring you Accessibility part 2 as we shine the light on the "Hearing Enhancements" and “Dexterity and Interaction” sections.SpotlightThis episode’s spotlight is all about Android 15 QPR Beta1.2 and “Gemini Live” that is now available for Android devices.UNBOXING PIXEL WATCH 3We Unbox the 45MM, LTE model of the Pixel Watch 3.ANDROID JOURNEY WITH ROBERT MALUNDAFor this episode, Robert Malunda from Zimbabwe joins us to talk about 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 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.