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Summary: Blind Tech Guys is here to bridge the gap for blind and visually impaired users of technology. We discuss all things related to tech; however, we mainly focus on Android, iOS and mobile devices from a blind and visually impaired perspective. If you have any questions or suggestions for future podcasts, please send an email to blindtechguyspodcast@gmail.com.

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  • Artist: Nimer Jaber, Marco Curralejo
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 A Pretty Mexican Girl | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3454

In our 26th podcast--the rebirth of the ANTAD podcast to "ANATAD," we thought we should dub it the "pretty Mexican girl."We took a brief look at the Android 11 Developer Preview 1.Alan from Australia who joined us for the first time, demonstrated some of the features found on this preview of the 2nd Developer Preview.We mentioned in passing, "AGM Mobile," a rugged phone from a U.K. manufacturer that might come in handy for some blind folks who prefer physical keys over the touch screen.This device is available for a little under #20.00 (twenty British Pounds) at the following URL:https://agmmobile.co.uk/We then talked about the new Talkback beta and the integrated Braille keyboard.In conclusion, we closed with a tutorial from our very own, Aaron Spears, demonstrating how to use the SBK--Soft Braille keyboard.For questions, concerns and suggestions, feel free to contact us via email at our new email address:anatadpodcast@gmail.comand to subscribe to the "ANATAD" mailing list, simply, send a "join request" to:anatad+subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Scoped Storage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2406

In this 25th episode, we take a look wat what is coming with android 11--Scoped Storage and what it MEANS.We also spotlighted the Google Assistant and its new web reader feature which sure comes in handy when reading articles.On the "apps side of things," I demonstrated the new VoiceDream Scanner in its beta state from the guys who brought us the "VoiceDream Reader.The app is still in its early access stage and costs $6.99 to beta-test it.Should you want to try it, then it's located at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voicedream.scannerWe moved to tips of the week and Nimer talked about how to take advantage of shortcuts on apps that have the feature.I, Warren, then talked about the return of the ability to pin an app to the top of the apps that one would love to share something to.We conclusion, we once again thanked the newcomers to the ANTAD forum.For questions, concerns and suggestions for the podcasts, we encourage you to contact us via email at:antadpodcast@gmail.comTo become a member of the ANTAD forum, simply send us a "join request" by sending an email to:antad_subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Android 11 Dev Preview 1 Not quite Ready for Daily use | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3805

In this episode of the ANTAD Podcast--Episode 24, we discussed some vulnerability found in certain chips and routers.The article can be found at the following URL:https://www.xda-developers.com/kr00k-wifi-vulnerability-broadcom-cypress/We then moved on and talked about the Android 11 Developer Preview 1.Alongside with that, we mentioned the fact that the Essential PH1 phone has gained some sort of an update from the guys from Essential, making it possible to download and install a tool and the rafter, sideload the GSI of Android 11 Dev Preview.We then moved on and talked about the Braille feature in the new Talkback beta that wasn't supposed to be pushed out to the Play Store, but it was mistakenly pushed out and some of us got it.In the "tip of the week," I demonstrated how to copy the sms sent to my phone and pasting it to the app that requested for the confirmation.Nimer demonstrated "auto-fill" and we then closed by thanking Russ for writing to the ANTAD Podcast crew.For questions, concerns or suggestions, please, send us email messages to:antadpodcast@gmail.com and to subscribe to the ANTAD mailing list, simply send a "join request" to:antad_subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 A Hero's Departure | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4898

While lovers and well-wishers are out and about eating dinner on Valentine's day evening, Nimer and I, Warren are busy recording episode 23 of the "ANTAD" podcast.In this episode, we put the focus on the happenings of the week--From the Samsung unpack of the Galaxy S20 series, to the cancellation of MWC, the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile and most importantly, the departure of a hero, from which this episode's title is derived!We say goodbye to, perhaps the best Android phone ever built--The Essential PH1 phone as the curtains got drawn this week on both the company--Essential and the PH1.The PH1 won't see any security updates again and the last it saw is the Feb. 5th security patch.Thus, we a sad heart, we say goodbye to a hero.Towards the end of the episode, I, Warren demonstrated an app called "Let go"--a buying and selling app, just like eBay, except that this has a focus on one's locale."Let go" can be found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abtnprojects.ambatanaNimer demonstrated Google Feed as well as the "Commentary" screen Reader and we closed with plugging in the second installment of the "Commentary" demonstration by Aaron Spears.We welcome your questions and concerns by contacting us via email at:antadpodcast@gmail.comTo join the "ANTAD" mailing list, then simply send a "join request" to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.comShould you want to subscribe to the podcast through Google Play music, then hit the URL below:https://bit.ly/2Pbrnb1--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Encryption | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4063

Episode 22 of the ANTAD Podcast discusses encryption!In this episode, we talk about the importance of encryption, what it is and why it is important.Starting off with the news section, we discussed the upcoming new take on "printing" in android that would be debuting with Android 11.We then moved on to a Bluetooth exploit called "Bluefrag" that is patched with the Feb. 2020 security patch.We mentioned in passing the upcoming Samsung event scheduled for Feb. 11 where Samsung would be unveiling its new flagship--The Galaxy S20 series of phones.We also took a little swipe of a possible collaboration between four Chinese phone companies--Huawei, Opo, Xiaomi and Vivio in creating their own equivalence of the "Play Store.”We then move onto apps where I, Warren demonstrated an old, abandoned screen reader--ShinePlus.I also demonstrated a neat little browser called "Epic" that is security-focused, found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epic.browserFrom an XDA developer, comes and app --Paget96 called "net Speed Indicator" found at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paget96.netspeedindicatorThe last app discussed is a news app called "Knewz," found at the following Play Store URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newscorp.knewzMoving towards the closing of the episode, we discussed "widgets" and Nimer demonstrated how to create one.The episode closed with a demonstration by Aaron Spears of the "Commentary"--A Chinese Android Screen Reader.As always, we welcome questions, suggestions and the like by sending us email to:antadpodcast@gmail.comTo subscribe to the ANTAD forum, simply send a "join request to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Google Apps | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3434

The 21st episode of the ANTAD podcast is about Google apps.We opened the session with some news about "OTP"--One Time Passcode--A project from Apple with Google Chromium team on board.This article can be viewed at:https://www.imore.com/apple-engineers-have-proposal-standardize-two-factor-authentication-messages-and-google-boardmentioning in passing is the EU's vote that mandates USBC as a standard charging cord for devices from the following URL:https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-eu-common-charger-1077335/From here, we moved into the "app of the week" where I demonstrated an app from an XDA contributor called "Beta Maniac."This app is found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.mirko.betaWe then turned our attention to the subject matter of the podcast, which is "Google apps."I talked about the Contacts app, Messaging app and both Nimer and I talked about "Play Books" and Nimer demonstrated the Google Duo app.In conclusion, Nimer showed another toy of his--The LG V50 phone and showed how close to stock the UI is.We also answered a listener's email that has to do with one of the past episodes--Episode 12.As always, feel free to reach us with your questions or concerns by sending email to:antadpodcast@gmail.comTo Join the ANTAD maling list, then simply send a "join request" to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.comAll the episodes of our podcast can be found at:antadpodcast.comor simply make a google search for "ANTAD Podcast" or enter "ANTAD Podcast" on your podcast client to subscribe to our channel.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Mobile Security | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2135

Episode 20 is a mile stone for the ANTAD Podcast, so we focus on Mobile Security.We started off though by highlighting some news and or rumor (The AirDresser) from Samsung and then we talked about the upcoming Google IO scheduled for May the 12th through the 14th at Google's headquarters.Although we don't necessarily endorse nor recommend these "security" apps, we realize that there are those that do and hence the beauty of Android--Choice.Thus, we outline some of the most recommended ones we could find from around the net by those who believe in these.Each of the following has its Play URL:1. Malwarefox - antimalware."--Developer: MalwareFoxhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malwarefox.antimalware2. " eset mobile security and antivirus."--Developer: Esethttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eset.ems2.gp3. "DuckDuckGo" Browser--Developer: DuckDuckGOhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android4. 1.1.1.1 --Developer: Cloudflarehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudflare.onedotonedotonedotone5. "Bitwarden Password Manager"--Developer: 8bit Solutionshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.x8bit.bitwarden6. "Nox Security"--Developer: Nox.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxgroup.app.security7. "Clean Master"--Developer: Cheetah Mobile.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard8. "LockBox"--Developer: LogMeIn.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logmein.lockbox&hl=en9. "Folder Lock"--Developer: NewSoftwareshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newsoftwares.folderlock_v110. "Detectify"--Developer: WonderTech https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?Following the "Security" segment, I thought it was appropriate to demo my app which is "security-focused"--The "Cryptomator" which sells for $9.49Next Nimer demonstrated how to manage Bluetooth audio volume with a natively available utility that is accessed when "Developer mode" is enabled.As always, we welcome your questions, concerns and the like by sending us email to:antadpodcast@gmail.com and in order to become a member of the ANTAD mailing list, all you do is send a blank "join request" to:antad_subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Productivity--What is it? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2565

Episode 19 of the ANTAD Podcast takes a look at "Productivity," what it means and how it could be defined on an individual basis.We then move on to "Rumorville" and talked about the possibility of Google releasing some three mid-range phones in 2020 and Xiaomi spinning off "Poco," as a separate company, thus, it's likely we'd be seeing a new "Pocophone."Next, Nimer demonstrated the "bad mama jamma"--The Galaxy Note 10Plus and that led us to apps.I demonstrated the official GitHub (early access) client found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.androidNimer demonstrated a couple apps--The CPUZ pro from:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xsoftstudio.cpu.identifier.pro&hl=en_USand next, the "Compass Galaxy" from:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.nenter.app.compass_app&hl=en_USWe enjoy hearing from you guys and so, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please, don't hesitate to send those to:antadpodcast@gmail.comand should you want to join the ANTAD list, then send a "join request" to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Shining the spotlight on Google during the last decade--2010-2019 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2862

In Episode 18, we take time out to shine the spotlight on Google during the last decade--2010-2019, paying attention to the many things that happend during those years, both good and bad.In the news section, I talked briefly about the possibility of OnePlus coming to Verizon sometime this year when the OnePlus 8 hits.Nimer brought us the "tip f the week" where he showcased how one could get infor on one's phone using the natively available methods.For the "App fo the week," I, Warren, demonstrated "Evie - The eVoice book reader" a TTS-centric e-pub reader found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lenntt.evoicereaderFor questions, concerns and any other inquiries, please, shoot us an email at the following:antadpodcast@gmail.comand to be a member of the "ANTAD" mailing list, simply send a "join request" to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Best Android Phones of The Last Decade--2010-2019 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3381

As 2019 turned the page to 2020, closing the last decade, the ANTAD Podcast Crew, in ANTAD episode 17, takes a look at the last decade with respect to Android, paying attention to the movers and shakers of that last decade.We examine what phone was considered "phone of the year" foe each of those years of that decade, as well as highlighting some great phones that came out in those years during the decade.We welcome your questions and suggestions regarding the podcast by sending us email at:antadpodcast@gmail.comand should you want to join the ANTAd mailing list, then send your "Join Request" to:antad_subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Outstanding phones of 2019 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1748

For the close of the year, we want to wish everyone who celebrates Christmas a merry Christmas and a happy new year to all!In episode 16, we take a look at some of the outstanding phones of 2019 and some rather great phones that went under the radar.We answered a couple email messages and recommended a printer managemnt app from the "Mopria guys," located at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mopria.printpluginAgain we want to wish all of you who celebrate Christmas a merry Christmas indeed and our gratitude to you all for listening to the ANTAD podcast.We look forward to seeing you next year, God willing.For questions, concerns and the like, please, direct your inquiries to:antadpodcast@gmail.comand should you want to subscribe to the ANTAD mailing list, then direct a "join request" to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Best Apps of 2019 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2305

As we draw closer to the close of 2019, episode 15 looks back at some of the best apps for the visually impaired with respect to 2019.As always, however, we opened it up with some news-worthy articles, where I, Warren, discussed the "Strand Hogg" malware, located at:https://phandroid.com/2019/12/19/strand-hogg-is-turning-android-phones-against-user/while Nimer discussed yet another issue with the Pixel 4, this time with respect to the Pixel 4 being "discriminatory" against charging cables from Huawei--A product from China, located at:https://mspoweruser.com/it-looks-like-google-pixel-4-is-having-connectivity-issues-with-some-usb-cables/We then discussed in length some of the apps that we believe to be some of the best apps for the visually impaired that came out in 2019.As always, we welcome your questions, criticisms, suggestions and comments by sending us mail to:antadpodcast@gmail.comTo subscribe to our mailing list, that is, in order to joing the ANtAD forum, simply send a "join request" to:antad_subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 FRP (Factory Reset Protection) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1803

What a coincidence, but our 14th episode of the ANTAD podcast, falls on the 14th day of December, 2019.In this episode, we kicked it off by talking about what to do when you want to pass down that phone of yours or if you want to sell it for some cash.We talked about the necessary steps that one needs to take prior to doing a "factory reset"--A necessary step to ensure that the person you are giving or selling the phone to, wouldn't be saddled with issues arising from "FRP" (Factory Reset Protection).Removing the account first before doing a "factory reset" is highly recommended if you intend to give away or sell the phone.We then moved on to the news of the week and this time, it has to do with something call "Resume upon reboot"--A new way of doing system OS updates that would change the way we are familiar with when it comes to updating the phone through OTA.I, Warren, then talked about a couple apps--FairMail, as a good alternative to GMail for those who are having issues with GMail.FairMail can be installed from the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.emailThe next app I "demoed" is a finance management app called "Bluecoins."This is suited for both small businesses or personal finance management.Bluecoins Is located at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rammigsoftware.bluecoinsNimer closed the session with a "tip of the week" by demonstrating how to go about using the "settings" found in the apps that we have instead of going through the system Settings and then to the app in question.As always we encourage you to send your questions or concerns to our email address:antadpodcast@gmail.comand should you want to be part of the "ANTAD" mailing list, then send a "join request" to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 Phones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3456

The ANTAD Podcast crew isn't given to superstition, so we went ahead and recorded Episode 13 of the ANTAD Podcast!In this episode, we saluted the U.S. military by remembering what happend on this day--December 7, 1941, when the Japanese bombed U.S. naval fleet located in Pearl Harbour, HI.In the news section, I Warren, talked about the new feature that rolled out to WhatsApp in the way of a "call waiting."Nimer talked about the deployment of 5G from T-Mobile and what it means to users.Mike updated us to the Play Pass and where it stands from the following URL:https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-pass-games-apps-1032500/We then moved on and talked about phones--What makes a phone a "Flagship," "Flagship Killer," "Mid-ranger," "Budget-friendly" and "burner phones."Attention then moved onto "apps of the week" and "tips of the week," with Nimer demonstrating the Google Clock and Alarm, while Mike demonstrated the Microsoft Outlook app as both "app of the week" and a "tip of the week."I, Warren, demonstrated "Readable--A Wikipedia  artilce-reading app from:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcdatum.apps.readableI also showed how it is that the "selector" in Gmail is still there and/or how one can simply do the long-press the select messages for deletion or for archiving.As always, the ANTAD Podcast crew thanks you for taking your time to listen and we welcome question sent to us at:antadpodcast@gmail.comTo join the ANTAD mailing lis, simply send a "join request" message to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

 E-Book Readers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5166

Our 12th episode of the ANTAD Podcast comes a day after Black Friday and a couple days after Thanksgiving; as a result, we talked about e-Book readers, meaning, after the shopping is done, then comes the eating and the curling up in bed with a good book to read!I, Warren, opened up with a news article from the Google block, where Google is working hard to protect its users from government-backed hacking as posted on its blog at:https://www.blog.google/technology/safety-security/threat-analysis-group/protecting-users-government-backed-hacking-and-disinformation/Mike talked about the new upcoming Galaxy S11.We moved onto e-book readers, where Ravi talked about @Voice Aloud reader and Mike talked about the BARD Reader from NLS--National Library Service.I, Warren, ranted about the Kindle app, talked about "Librera" and how customizable it is.The "Librera" app can be found at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foobnix.pro.pdf.readerNext, I talked about an app that I am super excited about and that is the "Sullivan Plus" from a South Korean team who would love to come on as a guest on the ANTAD podcast but owed to language barriers, cannot at this time."Sullivan Plus" is located at the following URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tuat.kr.sullivanI also talked about an app called "DigiEye," a project from the University of Izmir, Turkey."DigiEye" is located at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mimariyazilim.digigozNimer demonstrated a grocery shopping app called "shipped," located at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shipt.groceriesWe closed the episode with tips of the day, where Nimer demonstrated how to change the versbosity in Talkback and I demonstrated the clipboard feature of the GBoard and how to easily install apps from the Play Store.As always, we welcome your comments, questions and concerns by sending us email messages to:antadpodcast@gmail.comTo join the ANTAD mailing list, simply send a "join request" message to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message

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