Blind Android Users Podcast
The Blind Android Users Podcast helps blind people navigate Android devices with ease. It bridges the gap for those new to Android or familiar with the platform, focusing on accessibility from a blindness perspective. The show aims to make understanding Android simple and enjoyable for blind users.
Episodes
Episode 298, Pixel 11 Series Dual Unboxing and First Impressions
Episode 298, the new Pixels?UnboxingThis week, John and Warren undertake the annual unboxing of their new Pixels and the crew discusses how they compare to the previous series and other phones.App of the weekWarren brings us a demonstration of Murmur: Voice to Text Offline – an app which will transcribe audio you import or record and which works fully offline.Staying in touchMake a donation via Pa
Episode 297, Made by Google 2026 and Beyond
Episode 297: MADE BY GOOGLE2026 AND BEYONDSPOTLIGHTIn our spotlight for this week, we discuss the just concluded Made by Google 2026 event of hardware devices.”Alongside all of that, we highlight John’s impressions of the Galaxy ZFold 8 and we conclude this episode with the unboxing of the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 by our friend, Nermin Hasic.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us yo
Episode 296, AI Powered vs Traditional TTS Engines
Episode 296: AI-POWERED VERSUS TRADITIONAL TTS ENGINESWelcome to Episode 296 where we discuss the subject matter of AI-powered versus Traditional TTS Engines.We’ve seen a rise of both Screen Readers and TTS engines for the Android OS, partly based on the ease of developing apps using AI.Thus, this week, we focus on the merits and demerits of both the AI-powered TTS Engines.Staying in touchMake a d
Episode 295, Samsung Unpacked (July 2026)
Episode 295: SAMSUNG 2026 SUMMER UNPACKEDWelcome to Episode 295 where we look back on Samsung’s 2026 Summer unpacked event.SPOTLIGHTThe 2026 Samsung Summer Unpacked is our focus for this week as we look back on the pricing structure, trade-in, new battery technology and the devices that were unveiled a couple weeks ago.APP OF THE WEEKThis week’s “app of the week” is “unboxr,” an app intended for t
Episode 294, 2026 3rd Quarter Open Listener and Developer Session
Episode 294: 2026 3RD QUARTER OPEN-LISTENER/DEVELOPER SESSIONWelcome to Episode 294 where we celebrate the 3rd Quarter Open-listener/Developer Session, alongside with the celebration of Accessible Android for turning 3.AnnouncementsBAU celebrates the 3rd anniversary of our sister site, Accessible Android for turning 3 today, July 2025.We sincerely thank all of you for your support in making Access
Episode 293, Headphones: Wired or Wireless?
Episode 293, headphones: wired or wireless?AnnouncementsDon’t forget to join us for our third listener and developer session of 2026. It’s at noon Eastern on 25 July and we’ll send the link out on socials next week.Now, with a heavy heart, the podcast crew sends its condolences to the family of our friend, titan in the blind community – Rui Fontes who passed away last week.Android basicsThis
Episode 292, Great Android Features that Fell by the Wayside (Part 2)
Episode 292, Times gone byAnnouncementsDon’t forget to join us for our third listener and developer session of 2026. It’s at noon Eastern on 25 July and we’ll send the link out on socials during the week before.Android basicsWe continue our series looking back at Android features which are no more. We discuss Active Edge, Now on Tap and the Google Assistant.App of the weekWarren demons
Episode 291, TalkForward: A New Android Screen Reader
EPISODE 291: TALK FORWARD – AN ANDROID SCREEN READERWelcome to Episode 291, where we are joined by the developer of a new Android Screen Reader called “Talk Forward.”ANNOUNCEMENTSOur 3rd quarter Open-listener/Developer Session comes up on July 25, at 9 A.M. Pacific time.We also remember Austin the co-founder of BAU as his passing clocked two years on June 24, 2026.ANDROID BASICSIn celebrating the
Episode 290, Great Android Features that Fell by the Wayside (Part1)
EPISODE 290: GREAT ANDROID FEATURES THAT FELL BY THE WAYSIDE PART IWelcome to Episode 290, where we embark on a mini series of the Great Android Features that fell by the wayside.ANNOUNCEMENTSThe Developer of “Declutter,” and app that features as the “app of the week for this episode has given us some promo codes as a giveaway to the lucky listeners.Just shoot us an email to:contactus@blindandroid
Episode 289, Android 17 Released
EPISODE 289: ANDROID17 PUBLIC RELEASEWelcome to Episode 289, dedicated to Android17 Public Release.ANNOUNCEMENTSThe Developer of “ReadAloud AI” whom we had as guest on episode 288 has given us some promo codes as a giveaway to the lucky listeners.Just shoot us an email to:contactus@blindandroidusers.com to be entered for the giveaway.SPOTLIGHTYour faithful crew discuss the Android17 Public release
Episode 288, Visiting with the Dev of ReadAloud AI
EPISODE 288: A Visit with the Dev of ReadAloud AIWelcome to Episode 288 where we highlight the “ReadAloud AI app.”ANDROID BASICSGoogle pushed out Android17 QPR1 Beta4, which is the final beta built for QPR1.https://developer.android.com/about/versions/17/qpr1/release-notesSPOTLIGHTSushanth Tiruvaipati joins us this week to talk about “ReadAloud AI,”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com
Episode 287, Motorola Razr Fold Review
EPISODE 287: THE MOTOROLA 2026 FOLDWelcome to Episode 287 where we highlight the Motorola 2026 Fold.SPOTLIGHTIn this episode, our focus is on the Motorola 2026 Fold.Our friend Joe Hodge reviews the device, highlighting its pros and cons.App of the weekFor this week’s “App of the week,” we take a look at an app called “Quick Search.”Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android
Episode 286, A Visit with the Dev of BriteAI
Episode 286, BriteAIAnnouncementsListen to the episode to see how you can win access to an app we recently demonstrated on the podcast.SpotlightWe’re joined by Jerry from BrighenAI Technologies, developers of BriteAI, an AI assistant which can be used on the phone and/or in conjunction with camera glasses.App of the weekWarren demonstrates Hear2Read, a TTS engine.Staying in touchMake a donation vi
Episode 285, Google I/O 2026
Episode 285, Google I/OAndroid basicsWarren brings us the changes introduced by Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release 1 Beta 3.SpotlightWe look at what’s hot from Google I/O.App of the weekWarren demonstrates Ultimate File Manager Pro.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebo
Episode 284, EyeGuide Vision and TalkBack 17
Episode 284, EyeGuide Vision and TalkBack 17Android BasicsWe discuss the release of TalkBack 17 and what it means for those Samsung users eligible for One UI 9.SpotlightThis week we’re joined by Charles Ayere, developer of Eye Guide Vision – a fully offline AI text reading and navigation assistant.App of the weekWarren brings us a demo of Tessera News - RSS Reader.Staying in touchMake a dona
Episode 283, Meet the Developer of Ferda Screen Reader
Episode 283, a visit with the developer of FerdaAndroid basicsWe discuss the May security update for Pixels and the release of Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release 1 Beta 2. You may also want to read the May Android Security BulletinSpotlightThis week we’re joined by Mustafa Dogan, developer of the Ferda screen reader. App of the weekWarren demonstrates AppXpose, an app whi
Episode 282, A Visit with the Developer of TapType
Episode 282, a visit with the developer of TapType SpotlightThis week we’re joined by Aaron Hewitt, the developer of TapType, a keyboard specifically designed for the blind which seeks to overcome the problems blind people face when using mainstream touchscreen keyboards. If you like the app or the idea of it, why not donate to support Aaron’s work. You can also read more about wh
Episode 281, The 2nd Listener and Developer Session of 2026
Episode 281, the second listener session of 2026This week, it’s the open listener and developer session for q2 2026.Staying in touchMake 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
Episode 280, Android 17 Beta 4
Episode 280: ANDROID17BETA4Welcome to Episode 280 as we highlight Android17Beta4 with some changes and most importantly, fixes that this build came with.AnnouncementsThe Developer of “Roads Audio” has given us some promo codes to access premium features of the app for a month.Enter to win by sending us email to:contactus@blindandroidusers.comOur second quarterly listener and developer session will
Episode 279, Meet the Dev of Roads Audio
Episode279: ROADS AUDIOWelcome to episode 279.ANNOUNCEMENTSComing up on April 25, 2026 is our 2nd “open-listener/Developer” session.Mark your calendars to join us at 9AM Pacific time.ANDROID BASICSGoogle dropped the April Security patch for Pixel 6-10, fixing a number of some issues.https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixelSPOTLIGHTThis week, we caught up with the Developer of “Roads
Episode 278, Meet the Developer of ToBe SAID TTS Engine
Episode 278, a visit with the developer of ToBe SAIDAnnouncementsSave the date: our second quarterly listener and developer session will take place on 25 April, we’ll circulate joining details nearer the time.SpotlightThis week we’re joined by the developer of the Text to Speech app, ToBe SAID/ToBe SAID Pro.App of the weekWarren brings us a demo of the AI-enabled voice-to-text app, Wispr Flow.Comm
Episode 277, Seeing with Sound and Android 17 Beta3
Episode277 SEEING WITH SOUND (vOICe)Welcome to episode 277.ANNOUNCEMENTSComing up on April 25, 2026 is our 2nd “open-listener/Developer” session.Mark your calendars to join us at 9AM Pacific time.ANDROID 17 BETA 3Google dropped beta 3 of Android 17 on Thursday, March 26 and with that, the version has reached platform stability.https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/the-third-beta-of-and
Episode 276, The Sideloading Debate
Episode 276, sideloadingAnnouncementsSave the date: our second quarterly listener and developer session will take place on 25 April, we’ll circulate joining details nearer the time.Android basicsThis week, it’s all about sideloading. What is it, and should you do it.App of the weekJacob Kruger demonstrates The vOICe for Android, a visual assistance app with a difference in that it uses sound
Episode 275, The Importance of OS and Security Updates
Episode275 THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE OS AND SECURITY PATCH UPDATESWelcome to episode 275.ANDROID BASICSThis week, we focus on the important roles of both the “OS” (Operating System) and Security patch updates.Your faithful crew lays out the important role that each of these updates brings to the table.Let us know whether you agree with our take on the subject matter or not.APP OF THE WEEKFor the “
Episode 274, Mobile World Congress and Pixel March Feature Drop
Episode 274, the Pixel March feature drop and Mobile World CongressAndroid basicsWe discuss what’s new in the Pixel March feature drop.SpotlightWe focus on the Mobile World Congress, which took place in Barcelona from 2-5 March.App of the weekSnehashish Mahato brings us a demo of the AI assistant app, ScribeMe whose developer we featured a few weeks ago.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal,
Episode 273 Samsung Galaxy S26-Series Unpack
Episode273 Galaxy S26-Series Unpack Welcome to episode 273. ANDROID BASICSGoogle dropped the 2nd beta of Android 17 in some 13 days after the first beta.Release Notes explain what’s new and the fixes found in this release. SPOTLIGHTIn the Spotlight for this week is the Samsung Galaxy S26-series unpack, where Samsung unveiled the trio of phones in the way of the S26, S26+ and the S26
Episode 272, Pixel 10A vs Pixel 9A
Episode 272, the Google Pixel 10ASpotlightThis week we discussed the recently announced Google Pixel 10a, which will be released on 5 March and is available for pre-order now.App of the weekWarren demonstrates another AI-enabled e-book reader, Paper2Audio.Tip of the weekKarene shows us new functionality in the Gmail app which allows you to create a new label.Staying in touchMake a donation via Pay
Episode 271, Flagship vs Mid-Range Phones
Episode 271 Flagship Versus Mid-range PhonesWelcome to episode 271.ANDROID BASICSThis week, your faithful crew discuss the question of getting a flagship phone versus a mid-range phone.Does one really need a flagship phone, or would a mid-ranger suffice in a pinch?Take a listen and leave your comments.SPOTLIGHTIn the Spotlight for this week is the Android 17 Beta 1. What features does it come with
Episode 270, A Visit with the Developer of Readest
Episode 270, a visit with the developer of ReadestSpotlightThis week we are joined by Xin Huan, the developer of the cross-platform reading app, Readest. Download the app for other platforms and contact the developer via the Readest website.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegra
Episode 269, 1st Quarter 2026 Open Listener Session
Episode269 First Quarter 2026 Open-listener SessionWelcome to the very first 2026 “Open-listener session.”We took this opportunity to ask listeners as to which is their favorite apps for the year 2025, following the podcast crew choices of the best apps of 2025.The categories are:1. E-Book readers2. Audio Recorders3. TTS Engines4. Podcast Players5. offline music players6. Audio-Book PlayersStaying
Episode 268, A Visit with the Dev of Audivision (Formally Audible Vision)
Episode268: A Visit with the Dev of Audivision (Formally Audiblevision)Welcome to Episode 268 where we talked exclusively about the new revamped “Audivision” (formally known as “Audiblevision).ANNOUNCEMENTS: First 2026 Open-listener/Developer sessionOur very first “Open-listener/Developer session” of 2026 comes up on Jan. 31, 2026.Make note of the time zone for your area.Spotlight:In our “Spotligh
Episode 267, Apps, Tips, and Tricks
Episode 267, apps, tips and tricksAnnouncementsOur first listener session of 2026 takes place on 31 January. Please do join us if you can! We’ll post the link on social media closer to the time.Apps of the weekThis week we bring you a couple of demonstrations: Riz demonstrates the RSS reader SmartRSS and Warren showcases another ebook reader, Readest.Tip of the weekJoseph Hodge shows us how
Episode 266, Meet the Devs of Navis from Touchpulse
Episode266: Meet the Devs of Navis from TouchpulseWelcome to Episode 266 where we talked exclusively about the new GPS app from “Touchpuls” called “Navis.”Take a listen and discover the different approach that these folks have regarding the subject of navigation.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list,
Episode 265, Best Apps of 2025 (Part 2)
Episode265: BAU Best Apps of 2025 Part2.Welcome to Episode265 where the BAU and AA Podcast Crew continue with the Best apps of 2025 as Part 2.For Part 2, we dive into the following Categories:Audio Book Players, Audio and Video Players, Audio Recorders, Podcast Players, OCR Apps and GPS Apps.For the Audio Book Players, the “Smart Audio Book Player” is crowned king.For the Audio and Video slot, the
Episode 264, Best Apps of 2025 (Part1)
Episode264: BAU Chosen apps of 2025 Welcome to Episode264 where the BAU and AA Podcast Crew choose the best apps of 2025 in the following categories: TTS Engines, E-Book Readers and Image/Video Description apps. Owed to time constraints, only those 3 categories above were discussed.We intend on doing a part 2 the following week to cover the other categories.For this week, when it co
Episode 263, Our 5th Anniversary Celebration
Episode 263, The 5 year anniversaryWe’re joined by listeners and developers for our 5 year anniversary. Thanks so much for your support, and here’s to the next 5 years!Staying in touchMake 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
Episode 262, TalkBack 16.2
Episode262: Meet the Dev of ScribeMeWelcome to Episode262 where we meet the developer of the ScribeMe app.In addition to meeting the Developer of the “ScribeMe” app, we also discuss the updated Android Accessibility Suite 16.2.SPOTLIGHT 1:Mark Morad of the ScribeMe app gives us insight into the background of the app.SPOTLIGHT 2:In our Spotlight 2, we discuss some of the new features of Talkback 16
Episode 261, Music Players: Online vs Offline
Episode 261, Music players – online vs offlineannouncementsWe’ll be celebrating the podcast’s 5th birthday on 20 December! Please join us and keep an eye out across our various channels for the joining link nearer the time.Android basicsWe discuss the state of music players in 2025, including the merits of online vs offline playback. Apps we cover include Powermp Music Player, GoneMad Music
Episode 260, The State of Shipping Trackers in 2025
Episode 260: THE STATE OF SHIPPING TRACKERS IN 2025Welcome to Episode 260 where we discuss the need or the lack thereof shipping trackers.This is the shopping season and lots of folks are shopping for stuff for themselves or for family.Does one need a third-party shipping tracker or is it enough to track the items direct from the merchandise store?APP OF THE WEEK:For this week’s “app of the week,”
Episode 259, All About Cameras
Episode 259, camerasannouncementsWe’ll be celebrating the podcast’s 5th birthday on 20 December! Please join us and keep an eye out across our various channels for the joining link nearer the time.Android basicsWe return to our occasional series on app categories, and this week your crew discuss different camera options.App of the weekWarren demonstrates the Tropical Hurricane Tracker app.Staying
Episode 258, Eloquence Returning to Android
Episode 258, It’s all about EloquenceannouncementsWe’ll be celebrating the podcast’s 5th birthday on 20 December! Please join us and keep an eye out across our various channels for the joining link nearer the time.SpotlightWe are joined by Eduard Sanchez from Code Factory to talk about the much anticipated return to Android of Eloquence.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us your And
Episode 257, Meet the Innosearch AI App
Episode 257, InnoSearch AIannouncementsWe’ll be celebrating the podcast’s 5th birthday on 20 December! Please join us and keep an eye out across our various channels for the joining link nearer the time.SpotlightWe catch up with Patrick Long on what’s new at InnoSearch AI, including their Android appApp of the weekWarren demonstrates Sora by Open AI, which lets you generate videos from text.Stayin
Episode 256, Meet the Blind Shell Classic 3 with AI
Episode256: MEET BLIND SHELL CLASSIC3 WITH AIWelcome to Episode256 where we chat with Diane from the Blindshell group. The Blind Shell group has a new phone in the way of the “Blind Shell Classic3” and this time, it has tapped into AI.APP OF THE WEEK:For this week’s “app of the week,” we spotlight the “Innosearch,” an app intended to make online shopping easier for blind folks.Staying in touc
Episode 255, 4th Quarter Open Listener and Developer Session
Episode255: 2025 4th-Quarter Open-listener SessionWelcome to Episode255, the 2025 4th-quarter “Open-listener and Developers Session.Meet some of your Developers and listeners as we interact with these Developers who talked about their projects.Following the segment that features the Developers and their projects, we have the “Q” and “A” segment, where listeners asked their questions. Staying
Episode 254, Getting Familiar with the Android Setup Process
Episode 254, setting up an Android phoneAndroid basicsThis week, John presents a beginner’s guide to setting up an Android phone for the first time.SpotlightWe discuss Quarterly Platform Release 2 Beta 3, and new initiatives from Google to protect you from scams.App of the weekJacob Kruger demonstrates Umsizi Reader, which offers support for many South African languages.Tip of the weekWarren shows
Episode 253, Meet the Pixel Watch 4
Episode 253: MEET Pixel Watch4Welcome to Episode 253, featuring the Pixel Watch 4.ANNOUNCEMENTS:Our 3rd “open-listener session” FOR 2025 is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.Mark that down on your calendar and join us for this great session.ANDROID BASICS: October Security PatchRead what the October 2025 Pixel security patch has at this URL.SPOTLIGHT: Unboxing the Pixel Watch 4The Pixel Watc
Episode 252, Meet Indigo Nav
Episode 252: MEET INDIGO NAVWelcome to Episode 252, featuring the Indigo NavANNOUNCEMENTS:Our 3rd “open-listener session” FOR 2025 is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.Mark that down on your calendar and join us for this great session.ANDROID BASICS: Google preps Gemini for the Home DevicesGoogle took to its blog to announce Gemini support for its hardware devices, going back as far as 2015.
Episode 251, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Episode 251: QUALCOMM SNAPDROGON 8 ELITE GEN 5Welcome to Episode 251, where our focus is on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.SPOTLIGHT: NEW QUALCOMM CHIPSIn keeping with its tradition, Qualcomm just wrapped up its annual chip summit in Maui, HI, where it showcased its newest Snapdragon chips.Alongside this, we also took a look at Xiaomi’s new phones, the Xiaomi 17-series of phones and the Xia
Episode 250, Samsung One UI 8 and Accessibility
Episode 250: ONE UI8AND ACCESSIBILITYWelcome to Episode 250, where we meet One UI 8.SPOTLIGHT: One UI 8 Samsung rolled out One UI 8 to the S25-series of phones, however, this rollout Breaks Accessibility for those who like using their phones with the “Hide-Screen” feature enabled.With this on, gestures and other related functions are basically broken.For Pixel users and those enrolled to the
Episode 249, Meet TalkBack 16.1
Episode 249: MEET TALKBACK16.1Welcome to Episode 249, where we meet Talkback 16.1.ANNOUNCEMENTS: The death of Nova LauncherFor those of you lovers of the Nova Launcher, it seems that the sweet journey has come to an end as the developer announces the end of the road for this beloved Launcher.ANDROID BASICS: Talkback 16.1With the announcement of Android Accessibility Suite 16.1, we meet Talkback 16
Episode 248, The State of Translation Apps in 2025
Episode 248: The State of Translation apps in 2025Welcome to Episode 248, discussing the state of Translation apps in 2025.ANDROID BASICS: The state of Translation apps in 2025With AI changing the landscape in technology, we discuss the state of Translation apps in 2025 as to what their role is in this evolution.SPOTLIGHT: Samsung unveils new devices The Samsung Tablets were usually unveiled
Episode 147, A Big Welcome to Soundscape for Android
Episode 247: A BIG WELCOME TO SOUNDSCAPE FOR ANDROIDWelcome to Episode 247, where we salute the folks from the “Scottish Tech Army,” the great folks behind “Soundscape for Android.”SPOTLIGHTIn this week’s spotlight, are Kirsty Macintosh, Dave Craig and Tunde Ojelabe of the “Scottish Tech Army” group that brought “Soundscape to Android.”These wonderful folks intimated us to the development of the a
Episode 246, Made by Google 2025
Episode 246: MADE BY GOOGLE 2025Welcome to Episode 246, the “Made By Google 2025” Episode.ANDROID BASICSAug. 20, 2025 was a very busy day for Google as they pushed out the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 as well as the 3rd iteration of the “Android Canary.”SpotlightThis week, the Spotlight is on the “Made By Google 2025” event where Google unveiled the Pixel 10-series, including the Pixel Watch
Episode 245, Color Detection Apps: Do We Need Them in 2025?
Episode 245: COLOR-DETECTION APPS, DO WE NEED THEM IN 2025?Welcome to Episode 245 where we take a look at Color-detection aps.ANDROID BASICSDo we still need these COLOR-DETECTION APPS in 2025 with all the AI?SpotlightThis week, the Spotlight is on the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 with some 24 bug-fixes and a crucial fix for those who use Voice-dictation.APP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “app of the week,
Episode 244, What's New with ReVision Fitness
Episode 244: What’s New with “ReVision Fitness”Welcome to Episode 243 where the focus is on “ReVision Fitness.”SpotlightThis week, our friend Tyler Merren from “ReVision Fitness” joins us to talk about the new happenings with “ReVision Fitness” and updates us about an upcoming event.APP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “app of the week,” we bring you a long-awaited “Soundscape” app adapted for Android b
Episode 243, Who Are Tablets For?
Episode243: Who are Tablets For?Welcome to Episode243 where the focus is on Tablets.ANDROID BASICS (Who are Tablets for?)Your faithful crew talks about the pros and cons of Tablets and who these could be suited for.SpotlightOur friend Joe Hodge reviews the “Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3.”APP OF THE WEEKFor this week’s “app of the week,” we bring you a little fun app called “Luck by Chance.”Staying in to
Episode 242, 2025 3rd Quarter Open Listener Session
Episode242: 2025 3rd Quarter Open-Listener SessionWelcome to our 3rd Quarter Open-listener session of 2025.ANNOUNCEMENTS:Our sister site: Accessible Android marks its 2nd anniversary since inception.SpotlightThis week, as part of the 2025 3rd Quarter Open-listener Session, we interact with some Developers who talked about their projects.Philip Bennefall from Blastbay, Muhammed and Abdala from Tabl
Episode 241, Are Currency Recognizers Necessary in 2025?
Episode241: ARE CURRENCY RECOGNIZERS NECESSARY IN 2025?Welcome to Episode 241.ANNOUNCEMENTS:Our 3rd quarter “open-listener session” is scheduled for July 26, 2025 at 9AM Pacific time.Join us and interact with some Devs.Android BasicsIn this week’s episode, your faithful crew discusses as to whether or not “Cash Readers” are relevant in 2025 with all the AI capabilities.SpotlightGoogle dropped the
Episode 240, Samsung Unpacked for July 2025
EPISODE 240 SAMSUNG SUMMER2025 GALAXY UNPACKEDWelcome to Episode 240.In this week’s episode, our focus is on the Samsung2025 Summer Galaxy Unpacked.Android Basics1. Google July Pixel Drop2. Android Canary3. Galaxy S24 and S25 July Security patchSpotlightIn the spotlight, we spotlight the “Samsung2025 Summer Galaxy Unpacked devicesApp of the weekFor this week’s “App of the week,” we are focused on
Episode 239, The State of Radio Apps in 2025
EPISODE 239 THE STATE OF RADIO APPS IN 2025Welcome to Episode 239.In this week’s episode, our focus is on the state of Radio apps in 2025.Android Basics: RADIO APPS IN 20251. TuneIn Radio,2. VRadio,3. Cloud Radio,4. AudialsPlay AND5. Radio - Apps (Radio FM).SpotlightIn the spotlight, we spotlight the “Nothing Phone.:App of the weekFor this week’s “App of the week,” our focus is on the “Open Docume
Episode 238, Blastbay TTS for Windows and the Quest for an Android Version
Episode 238, Blastbay TTS for Windows and the Quest for an Android VersionAndroid BasicsWe discuss what's new in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1.SpotlightWe have the privilege of talking to Philip Bennefall of Blastbay Studios, the developer behind new text-to-speech voices for Windows. We discuss the process of creating the TTS engine and the possibility of an Android Version.Staying in touchMake a dona
Episode 237, Exploring the Motorola Razr Plus 2024
Welcome to Episode 237.In this week’s episode, our focus is on the review and impressions of the Motorola Razr+2024.SpotlightJohn treats us to a quick review and impressions of the Motorola Razr+2024, where the crew members voice their opinions of the phone.App of the weekFor this week’s “App of the week,” our focus is on the “Office Viewer Reader” by “nTools.”Staying in touchMake a donation via P
Episode 236, Android 16 Released and More
EPISODE 236 ANDROID 16 RELEASE AND MOREWelcome to Episode 236.This week has been busy for Google as Android 16 Public release drops including the “Pixel Feature-drop” and the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 ANNOUNCEMENTSWe knew that at some point, the ElevenLabs Reader would become a subscription-based access, but we didn’t think it was coming this soon.The usage of this app requires subscription.ANDR
Episode 235, Meet the Devs of TableEX
Episode 235, a visit with the developers of TableExAndroid basicsWe discuss the release of Android 16 QPR Beta 1.1.SpotlightWe are joined by the developers of TableEx – an app designed so that blind and visually impaired people can play classic board and card games.App of the weekWarren brings us a demonstration of a new bible app, Random Scripture Verse Picker.Staying in touchMake a donation via
Episode 234, A Visit with the Devs of Seeing Assistant GO
Episode 234, Seeing Assistant GoAndroid basicsWe discuss what’s new in the recently launched Samsung One UI 8 Beta available on the S25 series of phones. Enroll via the Samsung Members app.SpotlightWe are joined for a conversation by the developers of Seeing Assistant GO – an app we recently discussed when we surveyed the state of GPS apps.Talkback highlightsJohn demonstrates the new table n
Episode 233, Google I/O 2025
Episode 233, Google I/O 2025Android16 QPR1Beta1Google preceded the public release of Android16 with “Android16QPR1Beta1.”SpotlightThis week, the focus is on Google I/O 2025 – Google’s annual developer conference which took place on 20 and 21 May. The crew discuss the highlights, but it’s worth reading the 100 I/O announcements in full.App of the weekFocusing on one of the I/O announcements,
Episode 232, TalkBack 16 Released
Episode 232, Talkback 16Android basicsThis week, we discuss the release of Talkback 16.SpotlightIt’s a busy section this week. We talk about various phones including the Samsung S25 Edge, The Sony Xperia 1 VII and the latest Android 16 Beta.Talkback highlightsJohn shows us how to ask follow up questions when you have a Talkback image description – a new feature of Talkback 16.Staying in touc
Episode 231, Screen Readers for Android
Episode 231, Screen readers for AndroidAndroid basicsIn recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. However, we have never dedicated a full segment to screen readers though we have discussed the differences in passing, so we are remedying that now. This week, we look at Talkback available as part of Google’s Android Accessibilit
Episode 230, The State of GPS Apps in 2025
Episode 230, GPS appsAndroid basicsIn recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. This week, we look at the state of GPS apps in 2025. Apps discussed include Google Maps, Lazarillo Accessible GPS, Seeing Assistant Move and the simpler Seeing Assistant Go, Goodmaps Outdoors and Waymap (disclaimer: this one hasn’t been tested)!Unb
Episode 229, The State of Audiobook Players in 2025
Episode 229, Audio book appsAndroid basicsIn recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. This week, we look at the state of audio book apps in 2025. We discuss various apps including Audible, Smart AudioBook Player, Listen Audiobook Player, mAbook and LibriVoxSpotlightWe talk about the new phones from Motorola.My And
Episode 228, The State of Internet Browsers in 2025
Episode 228, a look at browsers and Android 16 Beta 4AnnouncementsThe developer of the app Magnifier which John demonstrated a few weeks ago has very generously donated a number of codes which will remove ads from the app. Get in touch if you’d like one.Android basicsIn recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. This week
Episode 227, The State of Email Clients in 2025
Episode227: The state of Email Clients in2025Welcome to Episode227, where we discuss the state of email clients in2025.ANDROID BASICSEmail clients continue to be a hot subject matter on both our email and Telegram groups.Thus, this week, we focus on the state of email clients in 2025.In this week’s discussion, we touch on the following clients:Gmail, Email Lite, Edison mail, Spark Mail, TwoBird, A
Episode 226, 2025 2nd Quarter Open Listener Session
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Episode 225, The State of eBook Readers in 2025 (Part 2)
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Episode 224, Launch of the Pixel 9a
Episode 224, launch of the Google Pixel 9AAndroid basicsWe discuss the changes in Android 16 Beta 3.1.SpotlightThis week Google launched the Pixel 9A. The crew discuss the phone and whether or not they’ll be buying it.App of the weekJohn demonstrates the Button Mapper app.Tip of the weekWarren shows us how to perform some basic phone operations using Google Gemini in place of the Google Assi
Episode 223, Podcast Clients in 2025, Which is Your FAVORITE?
Episode 223: PODCAST CLIENTS IN 2025Welcome to Episode223.ANNOUNCEMENTS:Google is looking for participants from the U.S. and the UK for the “Phone Typing Research study.”Details:Length of Study: 75 minutesDates: March 20th through April 4thCompensation for your time:$100 or 80 British PoundsURL for remote participation:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYWM6XHX8WXtDN5o1XZ0I2DbHCVkG6FKDWJlk
Episode 222, MWC 2025 and March Pixel Feature Drop
Episode 222: MWC2025 AND MARCH2025 PIXEL DROPAndroid BasicsWelcome to Episode222.In this segment, Google dropped both the March Pixel Feature-drop for Pixel phones and the Watches. SPOTLIGHTIn the spotlight segment, we highlight what took place at the MWC2025 week, where Samsung dropped a trio of phones—A26, A36 and A56.We also mentioned in passing phones from the likes of Honor, Xiaomi and Z
Episode 221, OnePlus 13 Review and New RHVoice Languages
Episode 221: OnePlus 13 Review and New Voices for RHVoice TTS Android BasicsWelcome to Episode 221.In this episode, Olga, the Dev of “RHVoice” informs us of what’s going on with the new voices for Armenian and Finish languages.Google dropped a little patch for Android 16 Beta 2, bringing it to Android16Beta2.1 with the following fixes:Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented devices from enter
Episode 220, Shopping with Innosearch AI and TalkBack 15.2
Episode 220, shopping with innosearch AIAndroid basicsTalkback 15.2 has been released. Braille displays which use the HID protocol are now supported via Bluetooth, such as the most recent releases from Humanware.SpotlightWe are joined by Patrick Long from Innosearch AI, a shopping site which aims to make the experience of shopping from major retailers more accessible.App of the weekWarren br
Episode 219, The State of Audio Recorders in 2025
Episode 219: THE STATE OF AUDIO RECORDERS IN 2025Welcome to Episode 219.In this episode, we continue on our journey of essential app categories in 2025 and this week, we focus on Audio Recorders.Android BasicsKeeping in line with the subject matter of this episode, we discussed the following recorders:ASR Recorder,Easy Recorder,HiQ MP3 Recorder,Dolby On,Advanced Recorder,Parrot Voice Recorder,Audi
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