Blind Android Users Podcast

Episode 216: Android16Beta1&Samsung S25-Series Unpack Event Welcome to Episode216. In this episode, we salute the 1st Android16Beta and welcoming the Samsung S25-series of phones. ANNOUNCEMENTS We update you as to what’s going on with Ed’s family and wish Katie a belated birthday. Android Basics Keeping in line with the subject matter of this episode, this segment focuses on the 1st Beta of An...

Episode 215: E-BOOK READERS PART1 (BLIND-CENTRIC READERS) Welcome to Episode215, our very first episode of revisiting categories from the past 3 years. In this episode, we’re starting off with E-Book Readers and for this week, we focus on blind-centric readers. Android Basics Keeping in line with the subject matter of this episode, this segment focuses on the 3 apps listed above— Dolphin Easy Read...

Episode 214, CES 2025 and The OnePlus 13 and 13R Android Basics We discuss the latest beta releases from Samsung and Google. One UI 7.0 Beta 3 and Android 15 QPR 2 Beta 2.1 . Spotlight 1 We let you know what Android related news caught our attention at CES 2025 . Spotlight 2 We give you the details from the OnePlus winter Event and share our thoughts on the new OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R . Staying...

Episode 213: BATTERY VERSUS PERFORMANCE Welcome to Episode213, our very first episode for the year 2025. Android Basics In this episode, we deliberate on Battery versus Performance. In other words, which one is better? Is it better to have a phone with a great performance, or is it better to have one that has great battery with a mid-of-the road performance? APP OF THE WEEK For this week’s “APP of...

Episode 212, Our Favorite Android Apps and Phones of 2024 We get together with some of our listeners and discuss our favorite  apps and phones of the year. Here is Kareen's Article explaining the differences between PiccyBot and Seeing AI Video Descriptions. Please add to this thread on Samsung Members to help us put an end to this talkBack fragmentation nonsense. Staying in Touch Make a dona...

Episode 211, 4th Anniversary Celebrasion Episode211 is a very special episode for us as we observe our 4th year in existence and we want to sincerely thank those that were able to join us in observing this milestone. Staying in Touch Make a donation via PayPal , Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list , join our Telegram and Facebook groups, subs...

Episode 210: 2nd visit with Tech-Freedom Welcome to Episode210. ANNOUNCEMENTS We would like to remind you that next week, Dec. 21, is our 4th anniversary celebration of the existence of Blind Android Users . We encourage all our readers and listeners to join us in celebrating this monumental milestone. Spotlight We are joined by the crew of “ Tech-Freedom ” (their second appearance on our podcast)...

Episode 209, Samsung One UI 7 Beta  Announcements The countdown is on to our 4- year anniversary celebration! We will be recording on 21 December at 12PM Eastern or 9AM Pacific and you are invited to take part.  We’ll be posting a link on our usual channels closer to the time. Android Basics We discuss the December feature drop for qualifying Google Pixels, and the announcement that some...

Episode 208, the role of AI in the life of a blind person  Announcements The countdown is on to our 4- year anniversary celebration! We will be recording on 21 December at 12PM Eastern or 9AM Pacific and you are invited to take part.  We’ll be posting a link on our usual channels closer to the time. Our Youtube channel has reached 1,500 subscribers! Thank you so much for all your support...

Episode 207, All About Android 16 Developer Preview  Announcements Join us in 4 Weeks for our 4- year celebration. We will be recording on Dec 21st at 12PM Eastern or 9AM Pacific and you are invited to take part. Android Basics android 16 has shown itself early this year. We discuss the developer preview that just dropped this past week and what we are looking most forward to. TalkBack Highli...

Episode 206: TalkBack 15.1 is Here Android Basics We discuss all that's new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 . Spotlight TalkBack 15.1 has arrived, and we share everything new we have discovered so far. App of the Week Warren demonstrates Startpage , a web browser focused on privacy. TalkBack Highlights John shows us the new ways of activating links as of TalkBack 15.1. Staying in touch Make a donation v...

Episode 205: Concluding One UI settings Announcements We would be delighted if everyone could join us for our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December.  Please join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date! Android turned 17 this week.  It can now obtain a driving licence in the UK and apparate in the Wizarding World. Android basics This week, John concludes o...

Episode 204: Seeing AI Video Descriptions and One UI Tips and User Guide Announcements Don't forget to join us for our 4-year celebration on December 21st at 9 AM PST or 12 PM EST. Spotlight We discuss all the new features in the latest update to Seeing AI , but focus mostly on our first impressions of the video description feature. Android Basics John takes us through the "Tips and User Guide" po...

Episode 203: Big week for Qualcomm and Android15 QPR1 Beta 3 ANDROID BASICS This week has been a busy week for many companies, among them, Google who rolled out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel6-series through Pixel9-series. Spotlight This week, Qualcomm showcased the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite during its annual conference in Maui, HI, where it unveiled the new generation of the Qualcomm chip tha...

Episode 202: Android 15 Announcements We would be delighted if everyone could join us for our 4-year anniversary on Saturday 21 December.  Please join us at noon Eastern, 5 PM UK time and 9 AM Pacific so save the date! Android basics This week, it’s all about Android 15 which dropped for eligible devices on 15 October.  The crew talk you through some of the key features and changes. App...

Episode 201: A conversation with the developer of WalkersGuide Announcements Thank 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! Spotlight We are joined by Eric Scheibler, the developer of the GPS app Wa...

Episode 200: Party time This week, we are joined by our listeners for a party to celebrate our 200th episode! Staying in touch Make 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 nu...

Episode 199: One UI Settings (Software update settings) Announcements Our 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 basics This week we continue our look at One UI settings on Samsung devices.  Th...

Episode 198: One UI Settings (Accessibility Settings Part 3) Announcements Our 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 basics This week we continue our look at One UI settings on Samsung...

Episode 197: Accessibility Part 2 in One UI Settings ANNOUNCEMENTS Our 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 BASICS We 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 In...

Episode 196: Talkback 15 Announcements Our 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We would be delighted if you could join us then so save the date! Spotlight This week it’s all about the release of Talkback 15, one of the most consequential Talkback releases in years. Talkback highlights John demonstrates the new, Gemini-powered AI image descriptions in Talkback 15. Tip of the Week War...

Episode 195: An Interview with the Developer of StreamSphere RSS Reader Spotlight We 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 Week Warren 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-...

Episode 194: Pixel 9 series unboxings and a review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Announcements Thank 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! Spotlight Joe Hodge returns with a r...

Episode 193: Made by Google 2024 Announcements Enter our competition to win access to the PiccyBot app following our interview with the developer last week.  Our 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We want you to join us then so save the date! Spotlight This week saw Made by Google 2024 take place on 13 August.  The crew discuss the phones, watches and AI features of produ...

Episode 192: An interview with the developer of PiccyBot Announcements Our 200th episode is on Saturday 5 October 2024.  We want you to join us then so save the date! Spotlight This week, we’re joined by the developer of PiccyBot , which will describe your photos and videos allowing you to pick from a variety of AI engines. Unboxing John unboxes Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 . Tip of the week Foll...