ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are delighted to announce that we now have a brand new webpage with a better podcast player that supports chapters.
We are still at our same address that you have come to know.
https://blindandroidusers.com/
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Episode 95: Blind Shell Classic 2 and developments from Turkey
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This week, we discuss the Blind Shell Classic 2 and talk about developments from our Turkish sister site.
Announcements
• Google is undertaking a paid study for those with cognitive accessibility needs or those who are Deaf/hard of hearing
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRSkeyvWv-EONUIW0b8i8A0V1CenF-lvmkoCve3l1QMgaeiQ/viewform?resourcekey=0-XdiLbrvGRjNN1l91oHSlIw
and use a tablet.
Here is what is needed:
• User Type: Users with Cognitive Accessibility needs and users who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Product: Android
• Length of Study: 90 minutes and short 3 day diary
• Date(s): October 5th- 31st
• Details:
o All users must use a Tablet Device (e.g. iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Microsoft Surface, Lenovo Tab etc.)
o Open to Tablet users who also use Stylus, Tablet Keyboards, Smart Watches or Smart Displays
o User will have a short 3-day follow up diary assignment
• Thank-You Gift: $100 USD/ $125 CAD for 90 mins plus $45 USD/ $60 CAD for short 3 day diary
• Location: USA/Canada Remote
Link for participating: Eligibility form for Android research study.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRSkeyvWv-EONUIW0b8i8A0V1CenF-lvmkoCve3l1QMgaeiQ/viewform?resourcekey=0-XdiLbrvGRjNN1l91oHSlIw
Spotlight
It is a Spotlight double bill this week.
First, we hear from Diane Ducharme, Programme Manager from Blind Shell USA, who talks to us about the Blind Shell Classic 2, an Android-enabled smartphone which features physical buttons instead of a touch screen.
https://www.blindshell.com/eshop/blindshell-classic-2-en
Next, we hear from Salih Kunduz from our Turkish sister site, which has launched an app to make it easier to access all of their content.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tr.bi.erisilebilir.android
Staying in touch.
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timeline.
Introduction 00:00.0
Announcements for episode 95 09:06.5
interview with Diane Ducharme from BlindShell 11:09.1
interview with Salih Kunduz, from our Turkish Sister site 01:02:25
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Episode 63: apps management part 1
This week, we start looking at managing your apps via settings in Android with Talkback.
Announcements
• We are now a partner of Top Tech Titbits.
• Our podcast is listed as the 5th best android related podcast in the list of 15, you can check out this list.
• One plus Launched its One plus Nord CE2 5G
• Continue to check out our Youtube channel for extra content, including comprehensive demos of the apps we talk about.
• For short segments of this episode please check this playlist
• Our website is built and designed by Doug from arc accessibility.
• If you need help with your own website, do visit his own site, ARC Accessibility.
Android basics
This week, we start a multi part series that shows you all about the apps settings found in settings.
App of the week
This week, Warren demos Shortwave email client
Highlights from Talkback
Warren brings us the next in his series demonstrating highlights from Talkback.
My android Journey.
This week, we are joined by Mike B who talks about his android journey.
Staying in touch.
Email us with suggestions or comments,
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Send in your Android journey stories,
myandroidjourney@blindandroidusers.com
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timeline.
00:00:00 introduction
00:06:04 Announcements
00:07:31 Launch of One plus Nord 2 CE 5G: https://www.oneplus.in/nord-ce-2-5g
00:09:31 android Basics, app management
00:24:56 App of the week, demo of Short Wave: https://www.oneplus.in/nord-ce-2-5g
00:46:35 Highlights from Talkback
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in this video, we interview Bartolomei Robert Daniel the developer of Prometheus News feed & Classic e-reader.
Robert took us through the history behind the development of the newsfeed app and also talked about the plans he has for both the EReader and the newsfeed app in terms of TTS Engine selection and implementation.
"Prometheus Newsfeed" can be found at the following Play URL:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bart.newsfeeds&hl=en_US&gl=US
While the "Classic EReader" is found at:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bart.ereader&hl=en_US&gl=US
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRxWcMMbIhc
in this video, we demo Plenary RSS Reader.
the app is not much accessible but the developer will fix it soon
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl5hsvcQ8S8
in this video, We had a chat with a special guest, Professor Paul Ruvolo from Massachusetts, the developer of the "Clew" app.
"Clew aims to change our world when it comes to indoor navigation.
For the time being, however, "Clew" is only available for the iPhone at the following URL:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clew/id1268077870
From the sounds of it, however, seems like Professor Ruvolo is going to look into bringing it to Android and I can't wait!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHHUwDCuqeM