Blind Android Users Podcast

This week, we are joined by our readers and listeners in celebrating the 75th episode of the Blind Android Users Podcast.

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In the heels of the just concluded Google IO 2022 that took place on the 11th and 12th of this month, we spotlighted the Pixel watch scheduled for a release in the Fall of this year and the Pixel 6A to be released on July 21 this summer.

Pixel Tablet and Pixel Earbuds pro:

Up next, we talked about the Pixel Tablet that debuts next year and the Pixel Pro earbuds coming this year.

We touched some on the new Braille support that would be revealed with the release of Android 13.

We didn’t ignore Android 13 beta2 which became available on May 11th for Pixel phones.

The same became available for a few phones including the likes of Nokia for the X20that we mentioned in the discussion.

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This week, we are talking about Apps. Thus, “it’s Simply App Bonanza!”

· We are just a week away from our big 75th episode anniversary of the Blind Android Users Podcast. Keep a watch on both our Email and Telegram groups regarding the details and URL from which to join us on May 14th, at 9AM Pacific.

In our “Android Basic Segment,” we turn our attention to Apps. Thus, the title “App Bonanza.”

We demoed three apps:

Ed Demos “LinkedIn”

Warren demos two apps:

“Cloud Radio” and a social network app called “Mastodon.”

In the Talkback “Highlights,” Warren brings us “Instalment 35” where the 2-finger triple-tap and hold does some magic to Talkback—Mutes and unmutes talkback.

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This week, it’s all about updates – Talkback 12.2 and Android 13 Beta 1.

· You can register for our Episode 75 anniversary by emailing [email protected].

· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.

We have a double bill for you this week. First, we talk about the new features in Talkback 12.2. Secondly, we talk about what’s new in Android 13 Beta 1. If you are interested in finding out for yourself, why not Enrol.

John Dyer shows you how to uninstall Samsung’s version of Talkback and replace it with Google’s using the ADB - Local&Remote ADB Shell.

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Welcome to the demo of “Amazing Slow Downer” by Rod Maccoux.

If you are a musician or knows how to play music and you’ve been wanting to learn how to play a particular piece, the “Amazing Slow Downer” is the app you’ve been looking for.

Rod shows you how to go about using the app in learning how to play that piece.

“Amazing Slow Downer” is available on the Play Store for $9.95.

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This week, we continue our look at the System Settings and we come to the Battery Management.

· We confirm again the dates for the Droid Con scheduled for June 2-3, 2022.

· Next we mentioned the rollout of the Android Accessibility suite 12.2 that is reaching folks in certain regions. Explaining further that we would be talking about it in our next episode when it reaches a more folks across the globe.

In the “Android Basics” segment, we turn to the “Battery Management” segment and Ed demonstrates what this feature is all about.

Especially for those of you who are musicians or know music, Rod Maccoux (our special guest) talks about the “Amazing Slow Downer,” that we are featuring as a “Mid-week special” on April 27, 2022.

Warren brings us instalment 34 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, is the 2-finger triple-tap gesture.

Our special guest Rod maccoux talks to us about his Android journey.

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This week, we conclude our look at the Notifications settings in Android with Talkback.

· You can register for our Episode 75 anniversary by emailing [email protected].

· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction.

· Please be patient while we rebuild it.

· You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.

This week, we conclude our look at the Notifications settings with a final demo from Warren.

This week, we are joined by Tyler Merren, multi-Paralympian, and developer of the ReVision Fitness app.

Building on our Spotlight section, Warren demonstrates the ReVision Fitness app.

Warren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.

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This week, we continue looking at the Notifications settings in Android with Talkback.

· You can register for our Episode 75 anniversary by emailing [email protected], which is now back live.

· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction.

Please be patient while we rebuild it.

You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.

· Get ready for droid con, we will provide more info as we confirm it with the hosts.

This week, we continue looking at Notifications settings.

Ed demos conversations and talks about notification delays.

Warren demos DND do not disturb.

Warren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.

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This week, we look at the Notifications settings in Android with Talkback.

· You can register for our Episode 75 anniversary by emailing [email protected], which is now back live.

· The Blind Android Users site is currently undergoing construction. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.

· We also discuss the OnePlus 10 Pro, which was released last week.

This week, we leave THE Google Assistant and Apps settings behind and move onto Notifications. Ed demonstrates App settings where you can find per app notifications, and Warren shows us Device and app notifications where you control which apps and devices can read your notifications.

Brandon Hennis demonstrates the alternative Telegram client, Nekogram.

Warren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.

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This week, we continue our look at more google assistant stuff with Talkback.

· Your co-hosts discuss the 75thanniversary and encouraged folks to start registering by sending email to: [email protected]

· Our website is down, we ask you to bear with us while we fix it and for the meantime, You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.

With the never-ending features of the Google Assistant, this week, we showed you three more items:

· Ed shows you how to choose your podcast provider on the Assistant.

· Warren shows you:

· Communication and

· Shortcuts.

Our special guests from “RealSam”, Sharon and Brendan, chat with us about a phone designed especially for the blind called “RealSam.”

Kareen Kiwan demonstrates how to change sliders or activate the “lift-to-activate features on using Commentary screen reader.”

By popular request, Warren demos the "Legere Reader," formally known as "Voicedream Reader."

Warren brings us instalment 30 from the theme of “Highlights from Talkback” and this time, is the gesture for pulling down the Notification shade.

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This week, we continue our look at the Apps settings in Android with Talkback.

· Your co-hosts discuss Android 13 Developer Preview 2, which Google released last week.

· Don’t forget to enter our giveaway to win access to the Audible Vision app. Details on how to enter are on the show.

· The Blind Android Users site is currently down. Please be patient while we rebuild it. You can still access our great content via your podcatcher of choice or on our Youtubechannel.

This week, we continue OUR TOUR OF THE Google Assistant in Apps settings. Warren demonstrates how to create reminders and shows us the “Notes and Lists” feature. In a similar vein, FI demonstrates how to create Bixby routines for all you Samsung users out there.

Warren shows us how to redeem a gift code on the Play Store, whether that be for credit or for a specific app.

Warren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.

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