A Detailed Overview of TalkBack Voice Commands

TalkBack, the built-in screen reader on Android, includes a feature that allows activating certain functions and changing options using voice commands. This capability has been available since TalkBack version 9.1. This overview covers how to activate and use voice commands in TalkBack, as well as observed limitations. While the results…

https://accessibleandroid.com/a-detailed-overview-of-talkback-voice-commands/

Evidence 111

Let your imagination run wild and give your eyes a rest. Close your eyes and allow yourself to be immersed in the mysterious soundscapes of this detective story.

On September 13, 1985, in the small town of Farnham, England. Like every other Friday, Chief Inspector Alice Wells is on duty.…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/evidence-111/

How to Set Up and Use WhatsApp Voice Message Transcription

https://accessibleandroid.com/how-to-set-up-and-use-whatsapp-voice-message-transcription/

Reminder Pro by Made Easy

Reminder app without advertisements.

Are you looking for a simple pop-up reminder app?
Do you want to create reminders for one-time and recurring tasks?

Get Reminder and skyrocket your productivity. 📈

Never forget an important task again! Finally, a simple and easy way to set a reminder or deadline notification.…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/reminder-pro-by-made-easy/

How to access files from your computer using your Android phone

There are probably hundreds of different apps and services that let you access your phone’s files from your PC.
But in this article, I’ll show you how you can easily manage your PC files from your phone with Google Drive using a method that’s
super simple and straightforward. Let’s get…

https://accessibleandroid.com/how-to-access-files-from-your-computer-using-your-android-phone/

Gemini Apps (Formerly Extensions): Usage and Observations

Since its early days, Google intended for Gemini to replace Assistant. This led to criticism, as Gemini was a barebones app compared to the much more capable Google Assistant it aimed to replace. However, things have improved drastically since then, thanks to apps, previously known as extensions.

Table of Contents…

https://accessibleandroid.com/gemini-apps-formerly-extensions-usage-and-observations/

A Beginner’s Guide to Text Editing with TalkBack

Google TalkBack screen reader provides options for convenient text editing. These include selecting text, copying, deleting or cutting the selection, moving the editing cursor, and proofreading. This guide introduces the basics of text editing with TalkBack. While Samsung’s version of TalkBack should function similarly, this is not guaranteed. The Google…

https://accessibleandroid.com/a-beginners-guide-to-text-editing-with-talkback/

Samsung Android Accessibility Framework 35.0 Overview: The Good and the Bad

For the past couple of years, I’ve been reviewing Samsung Accessibility Framework evolutions, starting with Framework 33, and then we saw together how it came along to being very stable, at least with the third-party Jieshuo screen reader. 34.1.1, for example, was an evolution I’ve been waiting for since 33.0.…

https://accessibleandroid.com/samsung-android-accessibility-framework-35-0-overview-the-good-and-the-bad/

Reedy. Intelligent reader

Read e-books, articles, any texts, and web pages fast and comfortably.

Switch easily between regular reading, speed reading (up to 3000 words per minute!), and text-to-speech.

★ Reedy opens files, web links, and any text received from other apps

★ Supported formats: epub / fb2 / html / txt; including…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/reedy-intelligent-reader/

What’s New in Jieshuo Version 20250404

Jieshuo Screen Reader version 20250404 has been released. Here is a quick look at what’s new in this release.

Table of Contents

- The Addition of 2 New Functions
- New Sound Effects
- Interactive Elements Are Now Included in the Actions Navigation Type
- Bug Fixes
- Note to…

https://accessibleandroid.com/whats-new-in-jieshuo-version-20250404/

Microsoft Edge for Android Now Summarizes YouTube Videos with Copilot

Microsoft has rolled out a new AI-powered feature to its Edge browser: YouTube video summarization via Copilot. This addition brings the power of generative AI directly into video playback, offering users a quick way to grasp key points from a video without watching the entire thing.

Table of Contents

-…

https://accessibleandroid.com/microsoft-edge-for-android-now-summarizes-youtube-videos-with-copilot/

How to Uninstall Samsung TalkBack and Install Google’s Version in Simple Steps

Since One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, Samsung has been using its own version of TalkBack on its devices. Although Samsung’s TalkBack is built on Google’s version, it is often behind in updates and may lack certain features available in Google’s TalkBack.

If you prefer to uninstall Samsung’s TalkBack…

https://accessibleandroid.com/how-to-uninstall-samsung-talkback-and-install-googles-version-in-simple-steps/

Firefox

Choose the browser that prioritizes people over profits.

When you choose Firefox, you protect your data while supporting the non-profit Mozilla Foundation, whose mission is to build a better internet that’s safe and accessible for everyone.

What Firefox offers:

- ✔ PRIVACY-FOCUSED BROWSING
◦ Automatic tracker blocking — By default,…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/firefox/

Valter, a Brazilian student developing an app for his thesis project aimed at helping blind users find objects using voice commands, is researching the Speech Recognition & Synthesis application from Google available on Android. He is seeking detailed technical information about the algorithms used internally for both Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text. Official documentation, sources, or contacts would be extremely helpful.
Contact: valterfilhodev@gmail.com

Jieshuo Web Browser

Jieshuo Web Browser is a simple, barebones web browser included in the Jieshuo screen reader. It has a minimalist interface and only a few settings.

Table of Contents

- Launching the Browser
- UI and Features
- Choosing the Preferred Search Engine
- Notes
- Useful Codes

Launching the Browser…

https://accessibleandroid.com/jieshuo-web-browser/

SeeingAssistant Go

The Seeing Assistant Go app supports the spatial orientation of blind and visually impaired people. It provides information about the surroundings using synthetic speech, sounds, vibrations, and pointing in the direction of the top of the phone.

Useful when travelling, but also for getting to know the area of unfamiliar…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/seeingassistant-go/

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.

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/

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/

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/

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/