Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the controversy surrounding the Android app Beeper Mini, and its decision to bring iMessage support to Android users, which is not supported or allowed by Apple. Despite repeated attempts, the app continues to be shut down, but is Apple right to do this or should it allow Beeper to do what it wants?
Also in the news, Bose has announced that its popular Frames audio sunglasses are no more, with the company shelving the product. Does this mean this type of device is doomed, or is this just an issue for Bose themselves?
There’s more of your feedback on the subjects of blind identity, and privacy of our apps, and Negative Julian offers an app to help see your Android phone more easily.
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Today’s Double Tap is only possible because of you, as it features all the amazing gift ideas suggested by our fantastic listeners. Steven and Shaun have been reading the list, checking it twice and have picked their Top 50 gift ideas from the Double Tap gift guide.
In this second episode of our two-part special, we’ll be counting down from 25 to No. 1 of our gift guide picks, but what will top our amazing list this year? Whether you’re looking for a gift for friends, family or just yourself, the perfect present is sure to be here.
You can find our gift guide over on the Double Tap website. Here’s the link: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoubletaponair.com%2F2023-gift-guide%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgrace.scoffield%40ami.ca%7C59b058871bda4f5a4b7008dbfb38e44d%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638379993989837561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iuovf2ZRTQstpWeQbYcVwDQIHmRImGIVglKoc9pp2MM%3D&reserved=0
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Today’s Double Tap is only possible because of you, as it features all the amazing gift ideas suggested by our fantastic listeners. Steven and Shaun have been reading the list, checking it twice and have picked their Top 50 gift ideas from the Double Tap gift guide.
In this first episode of a two-part special, we’ll be counting down the first 25 of our gift guide picks. Whether you’re looking for a gift for friends, family or just yourself, the perfect present is sure to be here.
You can find our gift guide over on the Double Tap website. Here’s the link: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoubletaponair.com%2F2023-gift-guide%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgrace.scoffield%40ami.ca%7C59b058871bda4f5a4b7008dbfb38e44d%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638379993989837561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iuovf2ZRTQstpWeQbYcVwDQIHmRImGIVglKoc9pp2MM%3D&reserved=0
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun round up another big week of tech news, with Grace Scoffield joining the show to share all the stories.
Also, David Ward from the Echo Tips podcast joins us to share his buying guides for those looking to get a new Echo or Fire TV stick this holiday season, and listener Lena shares an accessible advent calendar idea with us.
There’s also an in depth discussion on the state of Android accessibility, with Kareen Kiwan and Salih Kunduz from Accessible Android, following a huge week of news for the platform.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the news that popular Xbox game Forza Motorsport won in the Innovation In Accessibility category at last night’s Game Awards 2023. It’s a major win and we hear from one of the judges, Blind Gamer Steve Saylor, and Tara Voelker from Xbox, on the state of accessibility in gaming in 2023, as well as the challenges some players still have enjoying these titles.
Also, on the gaming theme, listener Anexis has sent in her review of the text adventure game TimeCrest. Find out why Anexis enjoys playing it and what it sounds like to play.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss rumours that Apple are going to make major improvements to the microphone inside the iPhone 16 to assist in improving the quality of an enhanced Siri using artificial intelligence. Shaun, however, is unconvinced that an upgraded microphone would make any difference.
Also, there’s an update from listener Matthew on his decision to move to Windows for his music production work, and Lena updates Steven and Shaun on the capability of Seeing AI on the iPhone.
Our feature interview today is with Kareen Kiwan and Salih Kunduz, who write for the Accessible Android website, sharing their unique perspectives as Android users who are blind. They join the guys to talk about the arrival of Seeing AI on the platform and the update to Be My Eyes which will soon include Be My AI, and chime in on the release of Talkback 14.1.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the terrifying, but rather amusing, story of a thief who handed back an Android phone to their victim, saying they would have preferred an iPhone. It’s a bizarre story, but it does remind us of the need to protect our devices; the guys discuss the best way to ensure your data is safe if your phone is stolen.
Also, Ned Desmond is the creator and executive producer of Sight Tech Global, a free, online conference to discuss the world of technology from a blind point of view. Ned tells us about Sight Tech Global and its origins, and what to expect from the two-day event.
And host of the Echo Tips Podcast, David Ward, is back again to share his buying guide for the Amazon Fire TV Stick.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news about Be My AI, the open beta feature that has been available for some time in iOS, is and is now available on Android devices via the already available Be My Eyes app.
There’s also a guide to buying the perfect Amazon Echo device courtesy of the fantastic David Ward who hosts the Echo Tips podcast. He shares his wealth of experience in making sure you know about the best devices out there and the best deals.
And there’s more of your feedback, including questions on why a blind person should buy an Apple Watch and a wonderful story from Eden, who tells us about the job she does thanks to her ability to read Braille.
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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the big breaking news that Microsoft is launching its popular iOS app, Seeing AI, onto Google’s Android operating system.
You can find out all the details and how to download the app here: https://doubletaponair.com/breaking-news-microsoft-announce-seeing-ai-for-android/
Also, there’s a discussion on audio description, the accessibility of the Double Tap website and why carpets in the kitchen are so wrong.
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Content Warning: This episode contains references to alcoholism and suicide, and also contains what some may consider to be strong language. Today is a little different on Double Tap, as we ditch the theme music, put Mr. F into his bed with hot cocoa, and Steven, Shaun and special guest…