iBUG Android Insight

Facilitators: Ave and Hershi

Show notes to come.

Facilitators: Ave and Hershi

Topics:   Google Message how do everyone use it;   How to delete, forward Swipe up to add emojis to forward a message:  double tap and hold on the message;  How to copy with Android using the gestures;  Talking economics- purchasing a new phone- what are the changes are they making a big difference;  Samsung Smart watch: What are the advantages of having one Smart Glasses; Having bixbee read messages- bixbee is showing message unread even though it has been  read;   Using the Samsung keyboard – switching to Google keyboard; Before doing that, make sure you have the google voice typing enabled; Where to find the google voice- switch your voice imput settings;  Copying the last spoken phrase question? Google Assistance

Next Call: October 21, 2026 7 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. 

Facilitators: Ave and Hershi

Tutorial on YouTube for Google Glasses -They will be connected to AIRa at some point for the AI Working on ASTRA and live agents;   More about the  google glasses; Statement about the google assistant going away September 4, 2026;  Can go to Gemini settings;  Need to call and report the issue;  Discussing Gemini;  Hey google lets talk live – is changing voices for each  response; Information on how to contact Google;  Which is more user friendly  the google pixel or Samson – Discussion about the two devices;  Samsung  S22 cannot go to the home screen? Go into system settings and change   navigation settings;   Got a brown line across the screen after last update- has  a S26 Ultra;  Samsung S8 update questions;  Select to speak question; Read  mode is a suggestion;  Samsung S 26 – is not recording voice mail;  Ways to  answer your voicemail

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Next meeting:

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Facilitators: Ave and Harshi

Topics:  Troubleshooting Google Pixel Crashes: If your Pixel freezes or crashes while using the Amazon or grocery apps, it may be a TalkBack or WebView software conflict. Learn why it is vital to file a ticket directly with Google to ensure a patch is developed; How to Contact Google Accessibility Support: Skip long phone queues by using the Service Directory (formerly Specialized Help) inside the Be My Eyes app to speak directly with a knowledgeable representative. Alternatively, visit g.co/disabilitysupport'; Android Basics for Beginners: A quick step-by-step guide on how to help a user navigate the Google Play Store, search for apps, and tap Install to download content seamlessly; TalkBack vs. Select to Speak: Learn how to customize your screen reader experience by adjusting speech rate, pitch, and voice engines (including downloading higher-quality Vocalizer voices); Upcoming Smartphone Releases (Summer 2026): Stay informed on upcoming tech updates, including the highly anticipated Google Pixel 11 lineup debuting in August and new foldable releases from Samsung.

Facilitators: Michael and Hershi

Topics:  Google Messages;  Email Filtering;   Keyboard & Settings;   Smart Speakers; Streaming Apps;   Notification Settings;  Dictation Shortcut Breakthrough; Industry News & Milestones

Show notes to come.

Facilitators: Ava and Hershi

Topics:  Musician's Corner: A deep dive into accessible guitar tuners for Android. While iOS has the popular "Talking Tuner," Android users are encouraged to explore Guitar-Tuner and use "accessibility" as a primary search keyword to find compatible tools.

The Great Message Migration: A critical update for Samsung users—Samsung Messages is going dark in July 2026. The team recommends switching to Google Messages now to take advantage of RCS (Rich Communication Services) and seamless web integration.   

Hardware Spotlight: Expert advice for low-vision users looking to upgrade. The consensus? The Samsung Galaxy S-Series and Google Pixel (specifically the Pixel 10a) are the gold standards for high contrast, large font scaling, and long-term OS support.

Talk-Back Mastery: A "lightbulb moment" for many: moving app icons has changed! Instead of the old long-press, users should now use the Talk-Back Actions menu (swipe up/down with one finger) to easily "Add to Home Screen."

iBUG 15th Anniversary: Celebrating 15 years of community support! Don’t forget to check out the $500 Shopping Spree Raffle at ibugtoday.org to support their mission.

Facilitators: Ava and Harshi

Topics:  Musician's Corner: A deep dive into accessible guitar tuners for Android. While iOS has the popular "Talking Tuner," Android users are encouraged to explore GuitarTuner and use "accessibility" as a primary search keyword to find compatible tools.

The Great Message Migration: A critical update for Samsung users—Samsung Messages is going dark in July 2026. The team recommends switching to Google Messages now to take advantage of RCS (Rich Communication Services) and seamless web integration.   

Hardware Spotlight: Expert advice for low-vision users looking to upgrade. The consensus? The Samsung Galaxy S-Series and Google Pixel (specifically the Pixel 10a) are the gold standards for high contrast, large font scaling, and long-term OS support.

TalkBack Mastery: A "lightbulb moment" for many: moving app icons has changed! Instead of the old long-press, users should now use the TalkBack Actions menu (swipe up/down with one finger) to easily "Add to Home Screen."

iBUG 15th Anniversary: Celebrating 15 years of community support! Don’t forget to check out the $500 Shopping Spree Raffle at ibugtoday.org to support their mission.

Facilitators: Ava and Harshi

Topics: Smart Home Troubleshooting; 2. Transitioning to Talk-Back (Screen Reader); 3. Mobile Accessibility Tools; 4. Hardware Insights

Facilitators: Ava and Harshi

Topics:  How to copy and paste from emails;  Release of new 1080 models;  Customize Google keyboard to double tap for repetitive keystrokes using talkback?;  Copy screen or phrase;  Pinning something to clipboard;  Updated Gamini; New skills in updated Alexa; Gemini app;  Google Assistant; Learning Jaws;  Watching Olympics with audio description; Pixel acting funny;  YouTube down;  Notifications not working well, System UI.;