Blind Android Users Podcast

Episode 286, BriteAI

Announcements
Listen to the episode to see how you can win access to an app we recently demonstrated on the podcast.

Spotlight
We’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 week
Warren demonstrates Hear2Read, a TTS engine.

Staying in touch
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Episode 285, Google I/O

Android basics
Warren brings us the changes introduced by Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release 1 Beta 3.

Spotlight
We look at what’s hot from Google I/O.

App of the week
Warren demonstrates Ultimate File Manager Pro.

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Episode 284, EyeGuide Vision and TalkBack 17

Android Basics
We discuss the release of TalkBack 17 and what it means for those Samsung users eligible for One UI 9.

Spotlight
This week we’re joined by Charles Ayere, developer of Eye Guide Vision – a fully offline AI text reading and navigation assistant.

App of the week
Warren brings us a demo of Tessera News - RSS Reader.

Staying in touch
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Episode 283, a visit with the developer of Ferda

Android basics
We 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 Bulletin

Spotlight
This week we’re joined by Mustafa Dogan, developer of the Ferda screen reader.

App of the week
Warren demonstrates AppXpose, an app which will scan the code and permissions of your installed apps to protect you against malware and other problems.

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.
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Episode 282, a visit with the developer of TapType

Spotlight
This 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 what led him to develop the app and the reaction to its release on his blog.

App of the week
Warren brings us a demonstration of Netra Plus, an all-in-one smart vision assistant.

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.
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