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Episode 20 is a mile stone for the ANTAD Podcast, so we focus on Mobile Security.We started off though by highlighting some news and or rumor (The AirDresser) from Samsung and then we talked about the upcoming Google IO scheduled for May the 12th through the 14th at Google's headquarters.Although we don't necessarily endorse nor recommend these "security" apps, we realize that there are those that do and hence the beauty of Android--Choice.Thus, we outline some of the most recommended ones we could find from around the net by those who believe in these.Each of the following has its Play URL:1. Malwarefox - antimalware."--Developer: MalwareFoxhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malwarefox.antimalware2. " eset mobile security and antivirus."--Developer: Esethttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eset.ems2.gp3. "DuckDuckGo" Browser--Developer: DuckDuckGOhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android4. 1.1.1.1 --Developer: Cloudflarehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudflare.onedotonedotonedotone5. "Bitwarden Password Manager"--Developer: 8bit Solutionshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.x8bit.bitwarden6. "Nox Security"--Developer: Nox.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxgroup.app.security7. "Clean Master"--Developer: Cheetah Mobile.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard8. "LockBox"--Developer: LogMeIn.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logmein.lockbox&hl=en9. "Folder Lock"--Developer: NewSoftwareshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newsoftwares.folderlock_v110. "Detectify"--Developer: WonderTech https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?Following the "Security" segment, I thought it was appropriate to demo my app which is "security-focused"--The "Cryptomator" which sells for $9.49Next Nimer demonstrated how to manage Bluetooth audio volume with a natively available utility that is accessed when "Developer mode" is enabled.As always, we welcome your questions, concerns and the like by sending us email to:[email protected] and in order to become a member of the ANTAD mailing list, all you do is send a blank "join request" to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

Episode 19 of the ANTAD Podcast takes a look at "Productivity," what it means and how it could be defined on an individual basis.We then move on to "Rumorville" and talked about the possibility of Google releasing some three mid-range phones in 2020 and Xiaomi spinning off "Poco," as a separate company, thus, it's likely we'd be seeing a new "Pocophone."Next, Nimer demonstrated the "bad mama jamma"--The Galaxy Note 10Plus and that led us to apps.I demonstrated the official GitHub (early access) client found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.androidNimer demonstrated a couple apps--The CPUZ pro from:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xsoftstudio.cpu.identifier.pro&hl=en_USand next, the "Compass Galaxy" from:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.nenter.app.compass_app&hl=en_USWe enjoy hearing from you guys and so, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please, don't hesitate to send those to:[email protected] should you want to join the ANTAD list, then send a "join request" to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

In Episode 18, we take time out to shine the spotlight on Google during the last decade--2010-2019, paying attention to the many things that happend during those years, both good and bad.In the news section, I talked briefly about the possibility of OnePlus coming to Verizon sometime this year when the OnePlus 8 hits.Nimer brought us the "tip f the week" where he showcased how one could get infor on one's phone using the natively available methods.For the "App fo the week," I, Warren, demonstrated "Evie - The eVoice book reader" a TTS-centric e-pub reader found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lenntt.evoicereaderFor questions, concerns and any other inquiries, please, shoot us an email at the following:[email protected] to be a member of the "ANTAD" mailing list, simply send a "join request" to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

As 2019 turned the page to 2020, closing the last decade, the ANTAD Podcast Crew, in ANTAD episode 17, takes a look at the last decade with respect to Android, paying attention to the movers and shakers of that last decade.We examine what phone was considered "phone of the year" foe each of those years of that decade, as well as highlighting some great phones that came out in those years during the decade.We welcome your questions and suggestions regarding the podcast by sending us email at:[email protected] should you want to join the ANTAd mailing list, then send your "Join Request" to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

For the close of the year, we want to wish everyone who celebrates Christmas a merry Christmas and a happy new year to all!In episode 16, we take a look at some of the outstanding phones of 2019 and some rather great phones that went under the radar.We answered a couple email messages and recommended a printer managemnt app from the "Mopria guys," located at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mopria.printpluginAgain we want to wish all of you who celebrate Christmas a merry Christmas indeed and our gratitude to you all for listening to the ANTAD podcast.We look forward to seeing you next year, God willing.For questions, concerns and the like, please, direct your inquiries to:[email protected] should you want to subscribe to the ANTAD mailing list, then direct a "join request" to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

As we draw closer to the close of 2019, episode 15 looks back at some of the best apps for the visually impaired with respect to 2019.As always, however, we opened it up with some news-worthy articles, where I, Warren, discussed the "Strand Hogg" malware, located at:https://phandroid.com/2019/12/19/strand-hogg-is-turning-android-phones-against-user/while Nimer discussed yet another issue with the Pixel 4, this time with respect to the Pixel 4 being "discriminatory" against charging cables from Huawei--A product from China, located at:https://mspoweruser.com/it-looks-like-google-pixel-4-is-having-connectivity-issues-with-some-usb-cables/We then discussed in length some of the apps that we believe to be some of the best apps for the visually impaired that came out in 2019.As always, we welcome your questions, criticisms, suggestions and comments by sending us mail to:[email protected] subscribe to our mailing list, that is, in order to joing the ANtAD forum, simply send a "join request" to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

What a coincidence, but our 14th episode of the ANTAD podcast, falls on the 14th day of December, 2019.In this episode, we kicked it off by talking about what to do when you want to pass down that phone of yours or if you want to sell it for some cash.We talked about the necessary steps that one needs to take prior to doing a "factory reset"--A necessary step to ensure that the person you are giving or selling the phone to, wouldn't be saddled with issues arising from "FRP" (Factory Reset Protection).Removing the account first before doing a "factory reset" is highly recommended if you intend to give away or sell the phone.We then moved on to the news of the week and this time, it has to do with something call "Resume upon reboot"--A new way of doing system OS updates that would change the way we are familiar with when it comes to updating the phone through OTA.I, Warren, then talked about a couple apps--FairMail, as a good alternative to GMail for those who are having issues with GMail.FairMail can be installed from the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.emailThe next app I "demoed" is a finance management app called "Bluecoins."This is suited for both small businesses or personal finance management.Bluecoins Is located at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rammigsoftware.bluecoinsNimer closed the session with a "tip of the week" by demonstrating how to go about using the "settings" found in the apps that we have instead of going through the system Settings and then to the app in question.As always we encourage you to send your questions or concerns to our email address:[email protected] should you want to be part of the "ANTAD" mailing list, then send a "join request" to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

The ANTAD Podcast crew isn't given to superstition, so we went ahead and recorded Episode 13 of the ANTAD Podcast!In this episode, we saluted the U.S. military by remembering what happend on this day--December 7, 1941, when the Japanese bombed U.S. naval fleet located in Pearl Harbour, HI.In the news section, I Warren, talked about the new feature that rolled out to WhatsApp in the way of a "call waiting."Nimer talked about the deployment of 5G from T-Mobile and what it means to users.Mike updated us to the Play Pass and where it stands from the following URL:https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-pass-games-apps-1032500/We then moved on and talked about phones--What makes a phone a "Flagship," "Flagship Killer," "Mid-ranger," "Budget-friendly" and "burner phones."Attention then moved onto "apps of the week" and "tips of the week," with Nimer demonstrating the Google Clock and Alarm, while Mike demonstrated the Microsoft Outlook app as both "app of the week" and a "tip of the week."I, Warren, demonstrated "Readable--A Wikipedia  artilce-reading app from:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcdatum.apps.readableI also showed how it is that the "selector" in Gmail is still there and/or how one can simply do the long-press the select messages for deletion or for archiving.As always, the ANTAD Podcast crew thanks you for taking your time to listen and we welcome question sent to us at:[email protected] join the ANTAD mailing lis, simply send a "join request" message to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

Our 12th episode of the ANTAD Podcast comes a day after Black Friday and a couple days after Thanksgiving; as a result, we talked about e-Book readers, meaning, after the shopping is done, then comes the eating and the curling up in bed with a good book to read!I, Warren, opened up with a news article from the Google block, where Google is working hard to protect its users from government-backed hacking as posted on its blog at:https://www.blog.google/technology/safety-security/threat-analysis-group/protecting-users-government-backed-hacking-and-disinformation/Mike talked about the new upcoming Galaxy S11.We moved onto e-book readers, where Ravi talked about @Voice Aloud reader and Mike talked about the BARD Reader from NLS--National Library Service.I, Warren, ranted about the Kindle app, talked about "Librera" and how customizable it is.The "Librera" app can be found at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foobnix.pro.pdf.readerNext, I talked about an app that I am super excited about and that is the "Sullivan Plus" from a South Korean team who would love to come on as a guest on the ANTAD podcast but owed to language barriers, cannot at this time."Sullivan Plus" is located at the following URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tuat.kr.sullivanI also talked about an app called "DigiEye," a project from the University of Izmir, Turkey."DigiEye" is located at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mimariyazilim.digigozNimer demonstrated a grocery shopping app called "shipped," located at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shipt.groceriesWe closed the episode with tips of the day, where Nimer demonstrated how to change the versbosity in Talkback and I demonstrated the clipboard feature of the GBoard and how to easily install apps from the Play Store.As always, we welcome your comments, questions and concerns by sending us email messages to:[email protected] join the ANTAD mailing list, simply send a "join request" message to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

All the ANTAD episodes have been great, but I would like to particularly deem episode 11 as "extra special!"I gave this episode the nickname of "Mystery guest."We are graced by the appearance of a highly respect develper--Eyal from "high Mountain," from where we get the "Speak!" app--an OCR package that is free to use for any blind person with an Android phone and it can be installed from the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toucan.speakEyal took us to the history of the app and what led him to developing the app.We're delighted to say that he'd be visiting with us from time to time here on ANTAD.Our next session touched on some of the news of the week, where Nimer talked about a fix that the Pixel 4 phones received.This was a bug that caused a popping sound when doing either video or audio recording on the Pixel 4-series.The full article is located at:https://www.phonearena.com/news/Tapping-noise-heard-on-Pixel-4-Playground-videos-is-fixed_id120583In another news that is closely related, Mike reports the camera exploit that was found on some Pixel and Samsung phones which have since been fixed.The story can be read at:https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/11/19/google-confirms-android-camera-security-threat-hundreds-of-millions-of-users-affected/#5e1b9a7f4f4eMoving away from news having to do with exploites and focusing on the discontinuation of the "Cloud-print" services from Google, I Warren, shared the news that can be found at the following URL:https://www.androidcentral.com/google-shutting-down-its-web-based-cloud-print-serviceWe moved on to the apps and talked about shopping apps, and onto a password managing app called "1Password" that Mike talked about found at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.agilebits.onepasswordIn the "tip of the day" section, Nimer talked about a site that compares data consumption, I warren showed a little tip about managing your wifi data consumaption and demonstrated how to read articles using Android.As always, we welcome your questions by sending us email messages to:[email protected] join the ANTAD email forum, send a "join request" to:[email protected] Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message