Blind Android Users Podcast
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago -At Blind Android Users, we strive to make using Android as easy as possible for every blind person who's starting the Android journey.We bridge the dividing gap that stands between blind people, both new to Android and those familiar with the platform, on the use of the platform and revealing what makes the OS the platform to be on!The Blind Android Users Podcast believes that, no blind person should be struggling with their Android device, thus, we have determine to embark on a mission of understanding Android from a blindness perspective as easy as a child's play!
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Episode 188, Samsung Unpacked Event (July 2024)
July 14, 2024 02:02 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBEpisode 188 Galaxy Unpacked 2024 ANNOUNCEMENTS We are hard on the heels of our next app bonanza. Please do send your contributions to us by Friday 26 July. Spotlight The crew discuss the announcements from Galaxy Unpacked 2024 held last week in Paris. You can find links to all the new products announced at the above link. App of the week Warren demonstrates the RSS reader StreamSphere. Staying in touch Make a donation via PayPal, Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your ...
Episode 187, One UI General Management Part 3 and Android 15 Beta 3.1
July 07, 2024 21:34 - 1 hour - 142 MBEpisode 187: One UI GENERAL MANAGEMENT PART3 AND ANDROID15BETA3.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS In the heels of Austin passing away, we continue to receive eulogies and condolences. We share with you a eulogy from Austin’s Parish as his priest eulogizes Austin. ANDROID BASICS We conclude the One UI General management section and highlight Android15Beta3.1 with the following 3 fixes: This minor update to Android 15 Beta 3 includes the following fixes: Fixed issues that caused the lock screen to ...
Episode 186, Remembering Austin Pinto
June 30, 2024 00:03 - 43 minutes - 74.3 MBEpisode 186: REMEMBERING AUSTIN PINTO Welcome to Episode186 A TRIBUTE TO AUSTIN PINTO The podcast mourns the loss of our friend and co-founder of Blind Android Users. Austin Pinto, born on Feb. 9, 1989 was taken from us on June 26, 2024. This episode therefore, is dedicated to his memory. Join us as we and our listeners and readers pour out their hearts in their condolences to his family. Staying in touch Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android jou...
Episode 185, Android 15 Beta 3, Do We Have TalkBack 15 Yet?
June 22, 2024 23:25 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBEpisode 185: Android15Beta3, do we have Talkback15 yet? Welcome to Episode185 ANDROID BASICS For this week, your team dives into Android15Beta3, where we highlight some of the “what’s new” as well as touching on Talkback15 that comes bundled with Android15beta3. APP OF THE WEEK In this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at a unique app manager called “Inure” byHamza Rizwan that gives you a 15-day trial and then in order to keep using it with its pro features, you would ne...
Episode 184, Android 14 QPR 3 and June 2024 Security Patch
June 16, 2024 04:32 - 1 hour - 124 MBEpisode 184: Android14QPR3 (June2024Pixel Feature-drop) and more Welcome to Episode184 ANDROID BASICS For this week, your team dives into Android 14 QPR3 (June2024 Pixel feature-drop). We also highlighted the June security patch with its 50 fixes including some severe vulnerabilities in the way of a Zero-Day vulnerability. The “Security Bulletin” details the categories of severity. SPOTLIGHT In the Spotlight segment, we highlight the Galaxy Watch FE, the One UI6Beta for the wat...
Episode183 One UI General Management Part 2
June 08, 2024 21:51 - 1 hour - 132 MBEpisode 183: “general Management” section in One UI 6.x (Part 2) Welcome to Episode 183 ANNOUNCEMENTS: For this week’s Announcements, we salute Google’s Android15 Beta2.2, where 6 issues were resolved. ANDROID BASICS We continue our exploration of the Settings section of Samsung One UI6.x, with this week’s focusing on the “General Management” section where we discuss “date and time” and “Keyboard.” APP OF THE WEEK In this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at “Audify rea...
episode 182, general Management section in One UI 6.x, Part 1
June 02, 2024 03:38 - 1 hour - 131 MBEpisode 182: “general Management” section in One UI 6.x (Part 1) Welcome to Episode182 ANDROID BASICS We continue our exploration of the Settings section of Samsung One UI6.x, with this week’s focusing on the “General Management” section where we discuss the three items found in “Languages.” APP OF THE WEEK In this week’s “app of the week” segment, we take a look at “Voice Reader reads texts aloud.” By “kapron-ap.” Jieshuo (CSR) Kareen brings us another entry in the Jieshuo s...
Episode 181, Apps Section of One UI 6.x, Android 14 QPR 3 Beta 2.2 And Android 15 Beta 2.1
May 26, 2024 02:18 - 1 hour - 150 MBEpisode 181: “Apps section in One UI 6.x, Android14QPR3Beta2.2 and Android15Beta2.1 Welcome to Episode181 Announcements. Ed is on a long vacation, will be back in July. Monday is memorial day in US. ANDROID BASICS We return to our exploration of the Settings section of Samsung One UI6.x, with this week’s focus on the “Apps section.” SPOTLIGHT In the “Spotlight” segment, we highlight the changes of both the Android14QPR3Beta2.2 and the Android15Beta2.1 APP OF THE WEEK In...
Episode 180, Google IO 2024, Android 15 Beta 2, and more
May 19, 2024 02:15 - 1 hour - 97 MBEpisode 180: Google IO2024, Android15Beta2 and More Google took to the stage to showcase its AI during Google IO2024, where it shone the light on Gemini. ANDROID BASICS (ANDROID15BETA2) In the heels of day 1 of Google IO2024, Android15Beta2 dropped for Pixel phones that qualify and alongside that, the beta opened for other manufacturers. SPOTLIGHT 1 In Spotlight1, the crew discussed what went down during Google IO2024. SPOTLIGHT2 In our Spotlight2, John reviews the Walmart ...
Episode 179, Pixel 8A and the Walmart Onn 2024 Google TV
May 12, 2024 05:39 - 1 hour - 140 MBEpisode 179: the Pixel 8a and the onn. Streaming device. This week, we talk about the Google 8A and set up the onn. TV streaming device from Walmart. Announcements Thank you to everyone who entered our competition to win a promo code for the Quickify app, and thank you again to the developer for making the codes available. We’ll be in touch with the winners shortly. Spotlight It’s a double bill this week. Firstly, we talk about the Google Pixel 8a. Then, John sets up the onn. Google TV ...
Episode 178, An interview with Stan Kruglik from Quickify and more
May 05, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 146 MBEpisode 178: An Interview with Stan Kruglik from “Quickify” This episode shines the light on “Quickify” and electronic reading app and what it can do. ANNOUNCEMENTS: In the “Announcements” segment, WhatsApp takes center stage as it battles with the Indian supreme court about end to end encryption and threatens to pull out of India. On the heels of that, the Samsung Good Lock is highlighted as it is now available on the Play Store for phones that qualify. The developer of Quicki...
Episode 177, 2nd Quarter 2024 App Bonanza
April 28, 2024 02:37 - 1 hour - 137 MBEpisode 177: 2nd Quarter 2024 App Bonanza This episode is all about apps. This is our “2nd Quarter 2024 App Bonanza” episode. ANNOUNCEMENTS: In the “Announcements” segment, we paid homage to Google’s Android 15 Beta 1.1 and 1.2 dropped on April 22nd and April 25th. We also highlight the long-over-due ability to transfer an ongoing Google Meet call from one device to another without any interruption. APPS In this Episode, we bring you the following apps: “Norton Genie AI Scam Det...
Episode 176, Google Merges Hardware and Software departments and Interview with audio cat
April 21, 2024 04:25 - 1 hour - 122 MBEpisode 176: AudioCat and the Google Nest Hub This week, we hear about an exciting new games platform and have a review of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen). Announcements · Our second app bonanza of the year is on 27 April. Please do send us demos of your favourite apps via email. · It looks like Google is bringing deeper integration between hardware and software particularly from an AI perspective, and we discuss this briefly. Spotlight It’s a double bill this week. First...
Episode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor
April 14, 2024 04:28 - 1 hour - 137 MBEpisode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor This week, we look at the new features in Android 15 Beta 1, including a very exciting development in Android’s braille display support! Announcements · Our second app bonanza of the year is on 27 April. Please do send us demos of your favourite apps via email. · As we reach our 175th episode, we’d like to thank all our listeners and partners who have helped us get to here – we couldn’t do it without yo...
Episode 174, Android 14 QPR 3 Beta 2.1, April 2024 Security Patch and more
April 07, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour - 144 MBEpisode 174: Android 14 QPR 3 Beta 2.1 This week, we look at what is new in the latest Android 14 Quarterly Platform Release beta. Announcements · Our second app bonanza of the year is on 27 April. Please do send us demos of your favourite apps via email. · along with other donation options, You can now support us monetarily via our Youtube channel E.G. through buying stickers, clicking on join this channel, buying super chats, super thanks and the like. Android basics Thi...
Episode 173, One UI Device Care and Google Talkback 14.2
March 31, 2024 01:33 - 1 hour - 137 MBEpisode 173: One UI Device care and Google Talkback 14.2 This week, we look at the Device care settings in Samsung One UI, and we discuss the release of Talkback 14.2. Android basics This week, we continue our tour of Samsung One UI settings with John demonstrating the Device care section. Spotlight talkback 14.2 is starting to roll out. we try to explain which features are actually new, and which are just pretending. App of the week Warren demonstrates the weather app, Weather Today....
Episode 173, One UI Device Care and Google Talkback14
March 31, 2024 01:33 - 1 hour - 137 MBEpisode 173: One UI Device care and Google Talkback 14.2 This week, we look at the Device care settings in Samsung One UI, and we discuss the release of Talkback 14.2. Android basics This week, we continue our tour of Samsung One UI settings with John demonstrating the Device care section. Spotlight talkback 14.2 is starting to roll out. we try to explain which features are actually new, and which are just pretending. App of the week Warren demonstrates the weather app, Weather Today....
Episode 172, Android 15 Developer Preview 2 and more
March 24, 2024 12:19 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week, we discuss the next step in the build up to Android 15, and Google’s take on AI. Android basics This week, we talk about the release of Android 15 Developer Preview 2. If you have an eligible device and you want to try it out, you can enroll your device, and if necessary, download the flash tool. News and events The US has decided to sue Apple for monopolistic behavior, and of course we want to talk about it! We also discuss the roll-out of seamless updates to some Samsung pho...
Episode 171 One UI Digital Wellbeing And Parental Controls And more
March 17, 2024 14:52 - 1 hour - 146 MBEpisode 171: Digital wellbeing with OneUI, new phones and more This week, we continue our tour through One UI settings and discuss several new phones. Announcements Our Youtube channel has its third birthday on 19 March! Do not forget to like our videos, subscribe to the channel, and share with friends! Android basics We bring you the next instalment of our series looking at Samsung One UI settings. This week, John demonstrates Digital Wellbeing settings. Spotlight We discuss a raft o...
Episode 170 - Samsung Advanced Features and More
March 10, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour - 139 MBEpisode 170: Samsung One UI Advanced settings and more This week, we continue our tour through One UI settings. Announcements We discuss the new features and bug fixes in Android 14 QPR 2. Android basics We bring you the next instalment of our series looking at Samsung One UI settings. This week, John takes us through Samsung’s Advanced settings. Commentary Karene demonstrates Jieshuo’s notification box, which among other things provides you with a notification history. My Android jo...
Episode 169, mwc 2024, oneui and more
March 03, 2024 12:30 - 44 minutes - 101 MBEpisode 169, mwc 2024 and more Some of the devices displayed at MWC 2024. We talked about some devices at mwc, the bendable phones, honor-magic-6, Xiaomi 14 ultra and car, Samsung ring and many others including humane AI Pin. Some devices at mwc 2024 One UI, google settings. John shows you google services in One UI. App of the week. John demos gStrings Guitar Tuner Stay in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories,...
episode 168, Samsung Accounts and Backup Settings and OnePlus 12 Review
February 25, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 133 MBEpisode 168: Samsung One UI part 17 (accounts and backup settings) and reviewing OnePlus 12. This week, we continue our look at One UI settings and John reviews yet another phone! News and events Android 15 developer preview 1 was pulled out because of the data corruption bug. Phone pay, a payments company releases its own app store. Android basics, account, and backup settings John shows us backup and accounts settings in the 17th part of One Ui and we also comment on it. Spotlight, ...
Episode 167, Android 15, One UI Safety Settings and S24 Ultra Unboxing
February 18, 2024 06:18 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MBEpisode 167: Samsung One UI part 16 (Safety settings) and unboxing the S24 This week, we continue our look at One UI settings and John unboxes yet another phone! News and events Android 15 Developer Preview 1 has been released. Austin has installed it, find out what he thinks. If you have an eligible Pixel device (Pixel 6 or higher), you can try Android 15 Developer Preview 1 for yourself. Android basics We continue our examination of Samsung One UI settings. This week, John takes us th...
Episode 166, One UI Part 15 Samsung Location Settings and OnePlus 12 Unboxing
February 11, 2024 16:33 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBEpisode 166: Samsung One UI part 15 (Location settings ) and unboxing the OnePlus 12 This week, we continue our look at One UI settings and John unboxes another phone! Announcements · Google has released a special patch for the Google Pixel 5A following bugs caused to that model by QPR 2 beata 3.1. · We reminisce about the Nokia brand of mobile phones following reports that HMD, the company which owns the Nokia mobile phone brand, looks set to abandon it at least for smart ph...
Episode 165, One UI Part 14, Privacy Settings And Galaxy S24+ Unboxing
February 04, 2024 06:53 - 1 hour - 136 MBEpisode 165: Samsung One UI part 14 (Privacy settings) and unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S24+ This week, we continue our look at One UI settings. Android basics We restart our exploration of Samsung’s One UI. This week, John takes us through Privacy settings. Spotlight John unboxes his new Samsung Galaxy S24+. App of the week Warren demonstrates a search engine with a difference, Perplexity. Commentary In the next in our series on Commentary/Jieshuo, Karene shows us options when resu...
Episode 164, 1st Quarter 2024 App Bonanza
January 28, 2024 04:42 - 1 hour - 136 MBEpisode 164: 1st Quarter 2024 App Bonanza This episode is all about apps. Thus, this is our very first App Bonanza” episode for the 2024 1st Quarter. In this Episode, we bring you the following apps: “Tasty, by BuzzFeed.” This is about food. Learn to cook tasty foods at home. Next up, “Telz, by Telz International Calls” makes it possible for those times that you want to make regular phone calls. In the heels of “Telz,” your next app is the “SMS Backup and Restore (free version) an...
episode 163, Samsung Unpacked for January 2024 and Asus Zenfone 10 Review
January 21, 2024 13:25 - 1 hour - 136 MBSamsung Unpacked for January 2024 and Asus Zenfone 10 Review This week, we cover the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, and review the Asus zenphone 10. Announcements · Our first app bonanza of 2024 will be on 27 January. Please do send in your app demos by 25 January at the latest. · For those of you on our Blind Android Users email list, groups.io is reverifying certain members for spam protection purposes and you may receive an email from them inviting you to take action. please...
Episode 162, CES 2024 Android 14 QPR Beta 2.3 and Oukitel WP30 Pro unboxing
January 14, 2024 06:20 - 1 hour - 130 MBEpisode 162: CES2024, Oukitel WP30Pro unboxing, Android14QPR2.3 Beta and an Android Journey Story In this episode, we take a look at CES2024, Android14QPR2.3 beta, spotlighting on the Oukitel WP30Pro unboxing, and we close the episode with an “Android Journey” story. In the news: · We salute CES2024 and highlight Android14QPR2.3 beta. · Our first app bonanza of 2024 will be on 27 January. Please do send in your app demos! Spotlight Our friend, Hareth Alhamdani u...
Episode 161, One UI Part 13, Security and More
January 07, 2024 07:51 - 1 hour - 131 MBEpisode 161: One UI part 13 (Security) In our first episode of 2024, we resume our look at One UI settings, turning to security. Announcements Our first app bonanza of 2024 will be on 27 January. Please do send in your app demos! email them to [email protected], latest by jan 26th 2024 Android basics John takes up our examination of One UI settings, showing us what you can find in the security section. App of the week Warren gives us a demo of RScan, which we discussed ...
Episode 160, Reflections on the year 2023
December 31, 2023 12:54 - 1 hour - 150 MBEpisode 160: There we have it! Reflecting on 2023, and an unboxing of the Zenfone 10. This week, we discuss what was hot and what was not in 2023. We touch on phones, artificial intelligence, our partners at Accessible Android and much more. Spotlight John unboxes the Asus Zenfone 10, a flagship likely to suit fans of smaller handsets. Staying in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Te...
Episode 159, Conversation with Rastislav Kish From RScan
December 24, 2023 03:51 - 1 hour - 148 MBEpisode 159: Conversation with Rastislav Kish from RScan Welcome to episode 159. In this episode, we spotlight on Rastislav, a young blind developer from Slovakia, who talked to us at length about a neat little barcode reading app called “RScan.” Should you want to contact Rastislav, you may do so by sending him an email. App of the week In our “app of the week” segment, we feature a simple notetaking app called “Noto by Ali Albaali.” CSR Entry For this week’s episode, Kareen Kiwan...
Episode 158, 3rd Anniversary Celebration of Blind Android Users Podcast
December 17, 2023 06:29 - 1 hour - 150 MBEpisode 158: Party Time! This week, we celebrate the 3-year anniversary of the Blind Android Users podcast! Join the co-hosts and guest listeners as we come together and discuss what phones we have, our likes and dislikes about Android and so much else! Staying in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube and rumble channel. Host...
Episode 157, A big week in AI, and an interview with Saqib Shaikh from Microsoft
December 10, 2023 08:17 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBEpisode 157: Microsoft Seeing AI comes to Android! Announcements It’s the 3-year anniversary of the Blind Android Users podcast next week, we love you all so please come and join us live!. Look out for the links to join on our Telegram, Facebook and email channels. ANDROID BASICS It’s an AI episode this week. We discuss the Google Gemini, and Be My Eyes rolls out the Be My Ai feature to many people running Android! Spotlight We were delighted to welcome Saqib Shaikh from Microsoft to ...
Episode 156, One UI Part 12, Lockscreen from system Settings
December 03, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 147 MBEpisode 156: (Samsung One UI Part12 (Lock screen Settings) Welcome to episode 156, the 12th entry in our “Samsung One UI) series. Announcements BAU Podcast celebrates 3 years. Do join us on virtually for the celebrations. ANDROID BASICS: ONE UI PART12 (Lock screen Settings) We continue our journey through the Samsung One UI and this week, it’s all about the “Lock screen Settings” as shown in the system Settings. IMAGE RECOGNITION WITH CSR Kareen Kiwan takes us through the “image...
Episode 155, One UI Part11 (Battery Settings) and Android 14 QPR 2 Beta 1.1
November 26, 2023 06:30 - 57 minutes - 133 MBEpisode 155: Samsung UI (battery settings) and check your spelling! ANDROID BASICS It’s a double bill this week. First, we talk about the latest beta of the Android 14 Quarterly Platform Release (or QPR) for eligible Pixel phones. Next, in our next instalment looking at Samsung UI, John demonstrates the battery settings. Tip of the week John shows us how to change the default spell checker on a Samsung device. Highlights from Talkback Finally, John demonstrates how to spell check using...
Episode 154, Samsung One UI Part 10 Display Settings and Android 14 QPR Beta 2.1
November 19, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBEpisode 154: (Samsung One UI Part10, Display Setting and Android14QPRBeta2.1) Welcome to episode 154 the 10th entry in our “Samsung One UI) series. ANDROID14QPR BETA2.1 In a typical “Google style,” Google surprised us by pushing out QPRBeta2.1 whose release notes can be found at this URL. In normal circumstances, QPR2 doesn’t commence until the month of January; but like everything else this year, things got turned upside down! ANDROID BASICS: (ONE UI PART10 (DISPLAY SETTINGS)” We conti...
Episode 153, Samsung One UI Part 9 Notifications, Do Not Disturb and AI
November 12, 2023 04:29 - 1 hour - 147 MBEpisode 153: Samsung UI (Notifications/do not disturb) and more ANDROID BASICS We continue our exploration of Samsung settings. John demonstrates the notifications and Do Not Disturb settings. App of the week Ed brings us a demo of the much vaunted new artificial intelligence functionality – Be My AI – in the Be My Eyes app. Commentary In our next video on Jieshuo, Karene takes a look at traditional vs multicolumn menus. Staying in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions o...
Episode 152, 2023 4th quarter App Bonanza
November 05, 2023 05:35 - 2 hours - 123 MBEpisode 152: (2023 4th Quarter App Bonanza) Welcome to episode 152 the 4th and final “App Bonanza” for the year 2023. In this episode, we bring you lots of app demos. GSM ARENA First up, Austin takes you on a tour of the app for the popular GSM Arena which makes it easier to navigate the site through the app as to using the browser. Demo of Podurama podcast app In the heels of that app, Warren demos a podcast catcher app with a great potential called “Podurama.” Demo of Contr...
Episode 151, One UI Part 8, Sounds and vibration and Happy 15th Birthday to Android and AndroidMarket AKA PlayStore
October 29, 2023 07:26 - 1 hour - 146 MBEpisode 151: (One UI Part8, Sounds and vibration) and Happy15th Birthday to Android and Android Market AKA Play Store Welcome to episode 151, where we continue our journey through the Samsung One UI. ANDROID BASICS1 In our ANDROID BASICS segment, as we journey through system Settings, this week we shine the light on “Sounds and Vibration.” For the second part of the Android Basics, we congratulate Android and the Android Market (Now Play Store) for turning 15. We also salute O...
Episode 150, One UI Part7 Modes and Routines and Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1
October 22, 2023 10:35 - 2 hours - 117 MBEpisode 150: Samsung UI (modes and routines) and a Pixel 8 Pro review Announcements · We have redesigned the Blind Android Users website, check it out! · Accessible Android has now reached 100 written articles! ANDROID BASICS We continue our exploration of Samsung settings, and John demonstrates “Modes and routines”. We also look at the beta of Android Quarterly Platform Release 2.1. Spotlight Warren and John review the Pixel 8 Pro. Android Journey For our Android journe...
Episode 149, Samsung One UI Part 6 Connected Devices and the Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing
October 15, 2023 05:21 - 1 hour - 132 MBEpisode 149: Samsung UI (Connected devices) and a Pixel unboxing ANDROID BASICS We continue our exploration of Samsung settings, for which Warren gives us a tour of the “Connected devices” section. Spotlight Warren and John give us a dual unboxing of the Pixel 8 Pro, and Ed gives you a little limerick about John. Staying in touch. Make a donation Email us with suggestions or comments, Send in your Android journey stories, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram group, follow us...
Episode 148, Android 14 Release, Launch of Samsung S23 FE and Pixel8 And Pixel 8 Pro Made by Google
October 08, 2023 13:12 - 1 hour - 126 MBEpisode 148: Google Pixel 8 and the release of Android 14 Announcements · Google has opened up the trusted tester program to people in the United Kingdom, which will let you test Talkback betas among other things. Why not sign up. · For residents of US and Canada, Google is undertaking some accessibility testing involving Youtube TV and living room, sign up at this link. ANDROID BASICS It’s a busy one this week. First, we look at the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. Then, we look at...
Episode 147 - Samsung One UI Part 5 and 25 Years of Google
October 01, 2023 10:50 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBEpisode 147: (Samsung system settings). Announcements · Google is 25 years old, happy birthday Google! · We also neglected to mark Android’s 15th anniversary a couple of weeks ago, we do that now. ANDROID BASICS This week, we bring you the next in our series looking at Samsung One UI. Warren starts our tour of Samsung System Settings, looking at the Connections settings. Commentary Karene brings you the next in our series on Jieshuo, in which she demonstrates using Jieshu...
Episode 146, Samsung One UI Part 4 The Quick Panel and Android 14 QPR 1 beta 1
September 24, 2023 07:43 - 58 minutes - 135 MBEpisode 146: (One UI Notifications and “Quick Settings” and Android14QPR1Beta1) Welcome to episode 146 where we continue our journey through the Samsung One UI. ANDROID BASICS1 In our ANDROID BASICS segment, we bring you two items—Part 4 of our journey through the Samsung One UI, and this week we look at the “Notifications and the Quick Settings.” For the second part of the Android Basics, we take a look at the just released Android14QPR1Beta1 that dropped on Sept. 20, 2023. TIP OF THE...
Episode 145, One UI Apps Drawer and Android14 QPR Beta 1
September 17, 2023 05:19 - 54 minutes - 124 MBEpisode 145: (One UI Apps Drawer and Android14QPR_Beta1) Welcome to episode 145 where we continue our journey through the Samsung One UI. ANNOUNCEMENTS We are delighted to let you know that we now have a U.S.—Based phone number that you may choose to leave us your suggestions, comments, or questions. That number is: 307-202-9797 ANDROID BASICS1 In our ANDROID BASICS segment, we bring you two items—Part 3 of our journey through the Samsung One UI, and this week we look at the “Apps Dra...
Episode 144, Samsung One UI Part 2 The HomeScreen And Android 14 Beta 5.3
September 10, 2023 03:54 - 1 hour - 138 MBEpisode 144: (the Samsung home screen). Announcements · Android 14 Beta 5.3 has been released. · If you haven’t checked it out yet, don’t forget to take a look at The Accessible Android app, which now fully supports Android 13and is also four times faster than it was! ANDROID BASICS This week, we bring you the next in our series looking at Samsung One UI, with Warren demonstrating how to manage aspects of the home screen. Spotlight Bernard Hemmings brings us an unboxing ...
episode 143, One UI Part1 (Setting up a device, OnePlus10T Review and More
September 03, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 127 MBEpisode 143: (Setting up a Samsung phone, an unboxing and more). Announcements: There is a huge update to the accessible android app. Check it out ANDROID BASICS This week, we bring you the next in our series looking at Samsung, with Warren showing you how to set up a Samsung phone. Spotlight Following on from his unboxing last week, Warren reviews the OnePlus 10T. App of the week Mike Bernard demonstrates using Nearby Share to send files between your phone and Windows PC. Take note...
Episode 142, Android 14 Beta 5.2, OnePlus 10T Unboxing, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Review and more
August 27, 2023 06:14 - 1 hour - 133 MBEpisode 142: (Setting up a Samsung phone, an unboxing and more). ANDROID BASICS In our ANDROID BASICS segment, we discuss the release of ANDROID14BETA5.2. Spotlight It’s a double bill in the Spotlight section this week. First, Warren unboxes the OnePlus 10T. Then John reviews the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. App of the week Fi demonstrates the Threads app from Meta – a popular alternative to Twitter. Don’t forget you’ll need an Instagram account first in order to sign up for Threads....
Episode 141, History of the Samsung UI and Android 14 Beta 5.1
August 20, 2023 01:52 - 1 hour - 146 MBEpisode 141: (Android14Beta5, the history of Samsung UI and more). Welcome to episode 141 where we highlight a little minor update to Android14Beta5 to 14Beta5.1. ANDROID BASICS In our ANDROID BASICS segment, we bring you two items-- Android 14 beta 5.1 AND THE HISTORY OF SAMSUNG UI. We highlighted the 4 fixes that Android 14 Beta 5.1 addresses. Next, we highlight the history of the Samsung UI, beginning with TouchWiz up to its current UI, the One UI. REVIEW OF THE SAMSUNG ZFlip5 John...
Blind Android Users Podcast Episode 140, Android 14 Beta 5, and Smart Vision 3
August 13, 2023 05:29 - 2 hours - 115 MBBlind android users podcast episode 140: (Android14Beta5, SmartVision3 Review and a multiple unboxing of Samsung Devices) Welcome to episode 140 where we take a look at the Android14Beta5 and the “One UI6Beta” for the Galaxy S23-Series and the unboxing of the Galaxy Tab-S9, the Galaxy Watch6Classic and the Galaxy Z5Flip. ANDROID BASICS: ANDROID14BETA5 AND ONE UI6BETA We highlight the Accessibility change found in the Android14Beta5 among the 39 fixes found in this beta. We also highlight...