Android vs iPhone: Braille Input And Web Accessibility
Blind Tech Guys
English - August 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBTechnology android talkback voiceover ios accessible accessibility a11y screen reader iphone blind Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Welcome to episode 49 of the ANATAD Podcast. The team would like to thank you all for tuning in this week and a special welcome to our many new listeners.
What's New In The News
Marco discussed the retirement of Dan Clark and His 25 Years of Service to Blind and Low Vision Users;
Nimer advised on how to obtain your free Samsung Headphones if you received a Samsung device without them by filling out this simple form, courtesy of AndroidAuthority;
Marco debated whether many iPhone App Ads Hide Malware;
Warren mentioned that AT&T returns to self-branded phones with the Radiant Max;
Nimer finished off this segment with the story T-Mobile releases budget phones, including a cheap 5G model, curtesy of Engadget.
Main Discussion
In the main segment of this week's podcast, we talked about and demonstrated braille input and web accessibility on the Android and iPhone platforms and when all was said and done, there was no doubt as to who the winner was. It really became apparent that one of the platforms really did need to do a lot of work to make this right sooner, rather than later. Warren's Tip of The WeekWarren elaborated on the various do not disturb and new accessibility features that will become available in Android 11.
Listener Emails
Email from Scott asking about Android launchers;
Email from Rocky welcoming Warren back;
Email from Michael asking how to find ringtones on the Android platform;
Email from Kerry asking for a comparison on braille and web accessibility on both platforms;
Email from Disrithmia trying to decide whether to go with Android or iPhone;
Marco thanked new listeners Kirk and Mia for their kind words on Facebook.
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