Blind Android Users Podcast

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
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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
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Episode 281, the second listener session of 2026

This week, it’s the open listener and developer session for q2 2026.

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Episode 280: ANDROID17BETA4

Welcome to Episode 280 as we highlight Android17Beta4 with some changes and most importantly, fixes that this build came with.

Announcements
The Developer of “Roads Audio” has given us some promo codes to access premium features of the app for a month.
Enter to win by sending us email to:
[email protected]
Our second quarterly listener and developer session will take place next week (April 25,) we’ll circulate joining details on our platforms soon.

SPOTLIGHT
We discuss the release of Android 17 Beta 4. If you have a qualifying Pixel, you can still register to participate in the Android Beta program

App of the week
Warren demonstrates Roads Audio: Voice Threads, whose developer joined us last week.

ANDROID JOURNEY
This week, our friend Mike Arrigo, joins us to talk about his interesting Android Journey story.

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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