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
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
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 foc
Episode226: 2025 2nd Quarter Open-Listener SessionWelcome to Episode226, our 2nd Quarter Open-Listener Session.SPOTLIGHTSince this is an open-listener session, we moved segments around some, thus, the “spotlight” segment is about Android16Beta3
Episode 225: The State of eBook Readers In 2025 Part 2 (Off-the-shelf Readers)Welcome to Episode 225 where we talk about the state of eBook Readers in 2025.Android BasicsIn this segment, we feature part 2 of the state of eBook Readers in 2025 w
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 demon
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 4thComp
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
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
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 Patri
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 ma
Episode 218, The state of text editors in 2025Android basicsWe continue our look at app categories we examined a few years ago, to see what has change as apps come and go, or simply get updated. This week, it’s the turn of text editors. We di
Episode 217, First open listener session of 2025We’re delighted to be joined by our listeners to discuss a range of topics related to Android.UnboxingJohn unboxes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.Staying in touchMake a donation via PayPal, Email us
Episode 216: Android16Beta1&Samsung S25-Series Unpack EventWelcome to Episode216.In this episode, we salute the 1st Android16Beta and welcoming the Samsung S25-series of phones.ANNOUNCEMENTSWe update you as to what’s going on with Ed’s family a
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-c
Episode 214, CES 2025 and The OnePlus 13 and 13RAndroid BasicsWe discuss the latest beta releases from Samsung and Google. One UI 7.0 Beta 3 and Android 15 QPR 2 Beta 2.1.Spotlight 1We let you know what Android related news caught our attention
Episode 213: BATTERY VERSUS PERFORMANCEWelcome to Episode213, our very first episode for the year 2025.Android BasicsIn this episode, we deliberate on Battery versus Performance. In other words, which one is better? Is it better to have a phone
Episode 212, Our Favorite Android Apps and Phones of 2024We 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 D
Episode 211, 4th Anniversary CelebrasionEpisode211 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 TouchMake a donati
Episode 210: 2nd visit with Tech-FreedomWelcome to Episode210.ANNOUNCEMENTSWe 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 listener
Episode 209, Samsung One UI 7 Beta AnnouncementsThe 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 usu
Episode 208, the role of AI in the life of a blind person AnnouncementsThe 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 po
Episode 207, All About Android 16 Developer Preview AnnouncementsJoin 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 Basicsandroid 16 has shown
Episode 206: TalkBack 15.1 is HereAndroid BasicsWe discuss all that's new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1.SpotlightTalkBack 15.1 has arrived, and we share everything new we have discovered so far.App of the WeekWarren demonstrates Startpage, a web br
Episode 205: Concluding One UI settingsAnnouncementsWe 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 turn