Today’s Double Tap takes a deep dive into the accessibility quirks of tech—past, present, and speculative future. Steven and Shaun start off with a passionate breakdown of split tapping, a handy VoiceOver gesture on iOS, and the surprising discovery that Amazon Fire tablets now support it, even when premium Android phones don’t.

The hosts then discuss the usability of Fire tablets for blind users, highlighting quirks in VoiceView, audio issues, Kindle’s restrictions, and performance pros and cons—especially for budget-conscious buyers.

Then it’s onto AI: the team explores Perplexity AI’s new voice assistant features, including how it can send emails directly from iPhone, potentially challenging mainstream assistants like Siri. The hosts ask: is Apple’s AI development lagging, and will it drive blind users to Android?

Listener emails dive into everything from language policing in the blind community to old-school laser printers, .vip domains, access to apps like HapticNav, and whether Brother printers really are the best.

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Relevant Links:

• Amazon Fire Tablet Accessibility
• Perplexity AI
• InnoSearch.ai
• Brother HL-2400DW Printer
• HapticNav (via Access On/NFB)

Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
02:45 Exploring the Amazon Fire Tablet
12:37 Discussion on Language and Terminology in Disability
28:12 Exploring Perplexity: The AI Research Tool
36:37 Navigating the Android vs. iOS Debate
40:24 User Experiences with AI and Accessibility
46:41 Transitioning to New Technology: A Personal Journey
50:52 Printer Recommendations and Tech Tips

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