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21 Jun 2025, 20:24

A Beginner’s Guide to Samsung TalkBack and How It Differs from Google’s Version

Google TalkBack is the default built-in screen reader for Android. However, starting with One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, Samsung phones and tablets come with Samsung’s own version of TalkBack set as the default screen reader.

Choosing between the two screen readers on a Samsung device is not a…

https://accessibleandroid.com/a-beginners-guide-to-samsung-talkback-and-how-it-differs-from-googles-version/

A Beginner’s Guide to Samsung TalkBack and How It Differs from Google’s Version - Accessible Android

Google TalkBack is the default built-in screen reader for Android. However, starting with One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, Samsung phones and tablets come with

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19 Jun 2025, 17:58

What’s New in Prudence Screen Reader 3.0.0

Prudence Screen Reader has just received a major update on Google Play, bringing the app to version 3.0.0. This version introduces a range of powerful new features and improvements focused on enhancing accessibility and user control.

New Features:

- Danish Language Support: Danish has been added to the list of…

https://accessibleandroid.com/whats-new-in-prudence-screen-reader-3-0-0/

What’s New in Prudence Screen Reader 3.0.0 - Accessible Android

Prudence Screen Reader has just received a major update on Google Play, bringing the app to version 3.0.0. This version introduces a range of powerful new

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11 Jun 2025, 14:15

Anytime Podcast Player

Anytime is a free and open-source podcast player app. It is designed to be simple and easy to use, whilst including more modern features such as chapters, transcripts and funding links.

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/anytime-podcast-player/

Anytime Podcast Player - Accessible Android

Anytime is a free and open-source podcast player app. It is designed to be simple and easy to use, whilst including more modern features such as chapters,

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7 Jun 2025, 23:56

OpenAI has launched an update to Advanced Voice to make conversations much more natural and effortless.
The updated Advanced Voice is also more effective at translation, continuously translating across multiple turns until being told to stop.
Now available to all paid users in ChatGPT.
More details: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes

ChatGPT — Release Notes | OpenAI Help Center

A changelog of the latest updates for ChatGPT

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Accessible Android

7 Jun 2025, 13:41

Zdravo Srbija 🇷🇸
The long wait is over! Speech Recognition & Synthesis by Google, AKA Google TTS has been updated and now it supports Serbian. The voice data includes one female voice.
See our List of languages with available TTS engines on Android https://accessibleandroid.com/list-of-languages-with-available-tts-engines-on-android/

List of languages with available TTS engines on Android - Accessible Android

In this article, we listed the languages with available text to speech engines on Android.

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Accessible Android

6 Jun 2025, 18:09

AudioRace

AudioRace invites you to put the pedal to the metal in a heart-pounding racing game designed from the ground up with accessibility at its core, specifically tailored for blind players. This game challenges you to navigate tracks using immersive and intuitive audio cues that guide you through every curve, straightaway,…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/audiorace/

AudioRace - Accessible Android

AudioRace invites you to put the pedal to the metal in a heart-pounding racing game designed from the ground up with accessibility at its core, specifically

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Accessible Android

4 Jun 2025, 02:14

A Review of the Motorola Razr’s Accessibility with TalkBack

I hesitate to call this a review since I did not use this Motorola Razr as my primary phone for any substantial amount of time. However, I did acquire it fully intending to put it through its paces as far as accessibility was concerned, particularly when it came to the…

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A Review of the Motorola Razr's Accessibility with TalkBack - Accessible Android

I hesitate to call this a review since I did not use this Motorola Razr as my primary phone for any substantial amount of time. However, I did acquire it

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29 May 2025, 20:33

One UI 8.0 Beta 1 on Galaxy S25 Devices: An Early Look at Accessibility and Samsung TalkBack 16

Samsung has begun rolling out the first beta of One UI 8.0, based on Android 16, to its flagship Galaxy S25 series. For visually impaired users relying on Samsung TalkBack, new software iterations always bring a mix of anticipation and apprehension. We’ve had a chance to install the One UI…

https://accessibleandroid.com/one-ui-8-0-beta-1-on-galaxy-s25-devices-an-early-look-at-accessibility-and-samsung-talkback-16/

One UI 8.0 Beta 1 on Galaxy S25 Devices: An Early Look at Accessibility and Samsung TalkBack 16 - Accessible Android

Samsung has begun rolling out the first beta of One UI 8.0, based on Android 16, to its flagship Galaxy S25 series. For visually impaired users relying on

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27 May 2025, 20:30

How to Turn Off Contact Suggestions in Share Sheet on Samsung Devices

Starting with Android 15, Samsung no longer provides a native option in system settings to disable “Direct Share” — the feature that shows frequently used contacts in the share menu. If you find this cluttered or unnecessary, here’s a quick way to turn it off using Good Lock.

Steps to…

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How to Turn Off Contact Suggestions in Share Sheet on Samsung Devices - Accessible Android

Starting with Android 15, Samsung no longer provides a native option in system settings to disable “Direct Share” — the feature that shows frequently used

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16 May 2025, 13:15

What’s New in TalkBack 16.0

Google has started rolling out version 16.0 of the TalkBack screen reader. This release introduces new image description features powered by Gemini AI and new options for navigating tables. As usual, the update is being rolled out in stages and may take up to a week to reach your device.…

https://accessibleandroid.com/whats-new-in-talkback-16-0/

What's New in TalkBack 16.0 - Accessible Android

Google has started rolling out version 16.0 of the TalkBack screen reader. This release introduces new image description features powered by Gemini AI and new

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15 May 2025, 20:04

Gemini Live Camera Stream and Screen Sharing Impressions: Is Gemini Ready to Be the AI Assistant for the Blind?

I had been waiting impatiently for the Gemini camera streaming and screen sharing features to be rolled out to my device ever since I saw Google’s announcement about extending their availability to free users. Although I briefly tried the preview version, the idea of having these features directly built into…

https://accessibleandroid.com/gemini-live-camera-stream-and-screen-sharing-impressions-is-gemini-ready-to-be-the-ai-assistant-for-the-blind/

Gemini Live Camera Stream and Screen Sharing Impressions: Is Gemini Ready to Be the AI Assistant for the Blind? - Accessible Android

I had been waiting impatiently for the Gemini camera streaming and screen sharing features to be rolled out to my device ever since I saw Google's

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Accessible Android

13 May 2025, 20:25

Jacket.fm — Social Audio

Jacket.fm is a voice-first platform where users can share audio content, build communities around their interests, and connect with others. The app allows you to record and share thoughts, stories, or music as individual posts or ongoing series, either publicly or privately. You can also co-record or hang out with…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/jacket-fm-social-audio/

Jacket.fm — Social Audio - Accessible Android

Jacket.fm is a voice-first platform where users can share audio content, build communities around their interests, and connect with others. The app allows you

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13 May 2025, 19:06

TalkBack navigates between keyboard items instead of moving focus out of the Gboard window when swiping

Issue Description: When using Gboard with TalkBack, swiping right or left to navigate to the next window (e.g., to access “Submit” or “Send” buttons) causes the cursor to move within the keyboard keys instead of navigating to the intended window. This issue first appeared in TalkBack 9 and remains unresolved…

https://accessibleandroid.com/bugs/talkback-navigates-between-keyboard-items-instead-of-moving-focus-out-of-the-gboard-window-when-swiping/

TalkBack navigates between keyboard items instead of moving focus out of the Gboard window when swiping - Accessible Android

Issue Description: When using Gboard with TalkBack, swiping right or left to navigate to the next window (e.g., to access "Submit" or "Send" buttons) causes

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Accessible Android

13 May 2025, 19:03

Multiple Beep Sounds during Voice Input when using Gboard

Issue Description: When using voice input with TalkBack (version 14 and later), multiple beep sounds play simultaneously, disrupting the typing experience. This issue first appeared in TalkBack 14 and remains unresolved in TalkBack 15.2.
– WCAG 2.2 Guideline: 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A), 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Android Accessibility…

https://accessibleandroid.com/bugs/multiple-beep-sounds-during-voice-input-when-using-gboard/

Multiple Beep Sounds during Voice Input when using Gboard - Accessible Android

Issue Description: When using voice input with TalkBack (version 14 and later), multiple beep sounds play simultaneously, disrupting the typing experience.

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9 May 2025, 16:51

TableEx

TableEx is a unique and inclusive mobile game designed specifically to bring the enjoyment of classic board and card games to blind users. It achieves this through full screen reader support and intuitive gesture controls, making a variety of game experiences accessible at your fingertips.

Whether you prefer to play…

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TableEx - Accessible Android

TableEx is a unique and inclusive mobile game designed specifically to bring the enjoyment of classic board and card games to blind users. It achieves this

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7 May 2025, 20:01

Blind Users’ Negative Attitudes Towards Paid Apps: Mindsets and the Struggles of Sustainable Development

Sunday, the 27th of April 2025 marked a major turning point for Tech-Freedom, one of the blind-specific apps on Android, which includes features like a document reader, AI-generated image descriptions, and an assistant, among others. On that date, the developers gave up their initial plans of a totally free, ad-free…

https://accessibleandroid.com/blind-users-negative-attitudes-towards-paid-apps-mindsets-and-the-struggles-of-sustainable-development/

Blind Users' Negative Attitudes Towards Paid Apps: Mindsets and the Struggles of Sustainable Development - Accessible Android

Sunday, the 27th of April 2025 marked a major turning point for Tech-Freedom, one of the blind-specific apps on Android, which includes features like a

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5 May 2025, 22:11

Speecx

Speecx is a free speech synthesis (TTS) dubbing software. It supports English, Japanese, French, Russian, German, Hindi, Italian, Thai, Korean, Spanish, Catalan, Malay, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish, Welsh, and some offline languages for free use. It also provides a variety of natural readers…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/speecx/

Speecx - Accessible Android

Speecx is a free speech synthesis (TTS) dubbing software. It supports English, Japanese, French, Russian, German, Hindi, Italian, Thai, Korean, Spanish,

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4 May 2025, 22:53

Taking Screenshots with Jieshuo Screen Reader and the Long Press and Hold Function

This post covers Jieshuo’s screen reader screenshot capturing functions and the long press and hold function.

Taking Screenshots

Taking a Screenshot of the Entire Screen

It is easy on Android to take a screenshot of the current screen (typically done by pressing both the volume down and power buttons at…

https://accessibleandroid.com/taking-screenshots-with-jieshuo-screen-reader-and-the-long-press-and-hold-function/

Taking Screenshots with Jieshuo Screen Reader and the Long Press and Hold Function - Accessible Android

This post covers Jieshuo's screen reader screenshot capturing functions and the long press and hold function.

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24 Apr 2025, 20:01

Galaxy Watch 7 Review

I’ve been using the Galaxy Watch 7 for almost a month now, and I’d like to share my experience as a blind user. While smartwatches are often discussed in terms of features and fitness tracking, I’ll focus on how accessible this device really is in everyday use—and whether it’s something…

https://accessibleandroid.com/galaxy-watch-7-review/

Galaxy Watch 7 Review - Accessible Android

I've been using the Galaxy Watch 7 for almost a month now, and I’d like to share my experience as a blind user. While smartwatches are often discussed in

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23 Apr 2025, 17:07

Forward from: John Dyer

I recently demonstrated an app called "magnifier" by Studio 360 Apps.
The app can be found here and the demo can be found here.
Carlos (the developer) has very generously offered to provide anyone in our community a promo code to remove ads from the app. If anyone is interested in taking him up on this offer, either reply to this or send a private message to me letting me know and I will provide you with a code.

Magnifier - Magnifying Glass - Apps on Google Play

Magnifying glass with flashlight, much better than a real magnifier. Try it now.

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