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

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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/

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…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/tableex/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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…

https://accessibleandroid.com/how-to-turn-off-contact-suggestions-in-share-sheet-on-samsung-devices/