One UI 8.0 Bluetooth Call Bug Silencing Screen Readers: What It Is and Current Workarounds

Samsung has rolled out the One UI 8.0 update based on Android 16 to many of the eligible devices. We previously covered the bug that prevents Explore by Touch from working properly when using Samsung TalkBack with the screen dimming feature. Another accessibility-related bug has emerged when using Bluetooth audio…

https://accessibleandroid.com/one-ui-8-0-bluetooth-call-bug-silencing-screen-readers-what-it-is-and-current-workarounds/

Glory Frontline

Glory Frontline is the first Audible FPS, featuring multiple modes such as Lone Hero (single-player tower defense campaign), Squad Assault (co-op PVE missions), Survival Elimination (solo PVPVE), and Special King Forces Showdown (battle royale-style). Players can upgrade their weapons and uniforms, craft consumable items, and more. Glory Frontline is a…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/glory-frontline/

Quick tip: how to use the search feature to find settings in Jieshuo screen reader

with the huge set of customization options in Jieshuo screen reader comes the side effect of overwhelming settings screens, where even advanced long-time users could have a hard time remembering where a certain option is located. finally, starting with Jieshuo’s October 1 2025 version, search is added to Jieshuo settings…

https://accessibleandroid.com/quick-tip-how-to-use-the-search-feature-to-find-settings-in-jieshuo-screen-reader/

Pixel 10 Review

There have been many debates online about Google’s new tensor g5 chip, which is included in the Pixel 10. It seems that people either love or hate this phone. Most of the complaints about this chip center around its slightly lower GPU performance, which is about 5 percent worse than…

https://accessibleandroid.com/pixel-10-review/

What’s New in Google TalkBack 16.2

Google has started rolling out version 16.2 of the TalkBack screen reader
. The rollout typically takes one to two weeks to complete. Let’s take a look at what’s new in this release.

Table of Contents

- Text Formatting Reporting
- Using the Double Tap With Two Fingers Gesture to…

https://accessibleandroid.com/whats-new-in-google-talkback-16-2/

Eloquence Text To Speech

Eloquence Text-To-Speech (TTS) is an adapted version for Android of the popular ETI-Eloquence voice synthesizer.

Details

Eloquence is a TTS engine that can be used in a wide range of applications, such as:

- Screen readers and applications for blind or visually impaired people (like Talkback)

GPS or navigation software…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/eloquence-text-to-speech/

PCAPdroid – network monitor

PCAPdroid is a privacy-friendly open source app which lets you track, analyze, and block the connections made by other apps on your device. It also allows exporting a PCAP dump of the traffic, extracting metadata, and much more.

PCAPdroid simulates a VPN in order to capture network traffic without root.…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/pcapdroid-network-monitor/

The Ghost D-Pad and Why “Good Enough” is Failing Android Braille Users

The TL;DR: Between a specific TalkBack 16.2 update that breaks essential Braille navigation and the system-wide clutter introduced by Android 16, Google is failing its blind users. Mapping commands to buttons that don’t exist and hiding app names in notifications shows that Google and hardware manufacturers like OnePlus are settling…

https://accessibleandroid.com/the-ghost-d-pad-and-why-good-enough-is-failing-android-braille-users/

Magical Artist

Magical Artist: A Fresh Take on Art & Management Simulation!

Details

Revive Your City Through the Power of Art!
Picture yourself standing on the streets of a forgotten city—faded walls, peeling colors, and silence where there was once laughter. This is no ruin, yet it’s more heartbreaking: a place that…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/magical-artist/

TCL 65V6C Google TV Review

Smart TVs have become a central part of home entertainment, but accessibility is still often treated as an afterthought. For visually impaired users, choosing a TV is not just about picture quality or smart features, it’s about whether the device can be used independently and reliably.

In this review, I’m…

https://accessibleandroid.com/tcl-65v6c-google-tv-review/

Customizing the Recent Apps Screen on Samsung Phones for a Better TalkBack Experience

Samsung screen reader users may have noticed that the TalkBack experience on One UI 7 and 8 can be frustrating when navigating recent apps. On the Recent Apps screen, the screen reader does not scroll automatically while swiping through the list. Instead, manual scrolling is required by swiping with two…

https://accessibleandroid.com/customizing-the-recent-apps-screen-on-samsung-phones-for-a-better-talkback-experience/

An Overview of TalkBack Screen Reader Settings

TalkBack, developed by Google, is the built-in screen reader on Android phones and tablets. While it is possible to install third-party screen readers after setting up the device, such as Prudence or Jieshuo, TalkBack remains the choice of many blind users. Customizing the screen reader to the user’s liking is…

https://accessibleandroid.com/an-overview-of-talkback-screen-reader-settings/

Theseus & the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur is a turn-based logic maze and puzzle maze game about escaping a monster through planning and strategy. It’s a calm thinking game and brain puzzle where every move matters.

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/theseus-the-minotaur/

A Galaxy of Difference

About a month ago, I traded in my OnePlus 13 for a Samsung Galaxy
S25 Plus. Ever since, I’ve noticed a big difference in Android
accessibility. Since there’s
already a
review of the Galaxy S25 Plus, I’ll focus here on my experience
relative to the OnePlus 13.

Table of Contents…

https://accessibleandroid.com/a-galaxy-of-difference/

Paper2Audio – Text to Speech

Paper2Audio reads your research papers, ebooks, web articles, and other text to you. Paper2Audio’s text-to-speech technology intelligently skips clutter like page numbers and table data. It summarizes figures, tables, and math so you can focus on what matters. Turn your commute, workout, or walk into productive learning time by listening…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/paper2audio-text-to-speech/

How to Create and Manage Labels in the Gmail Android App

Gmail labels are used to organize emails. They are like tags or categories. For example, a label can be created with the name family, work, or any preferred name. It is possible to assign more than one label to emails. Although creating new labels was possible using the iOS Gmail…

https://accessibleandroid.com/how-to-create-and-manage-labels-in-the-gmail-android-app/

Constant motion

Constant Motion, my collection of endless runner minigames designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired, is now available for Android!

From duck and jump sidescrollers to 3d top down environments to games that test your reaction speed or key/touch screen spamming ability to games that focus on strategy and…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/constant-motion/

Fossify Music Player

Introducing Fossify Music Player – your gateway to uninterrupted musical enjoyment. Say goodbye to intrusive ads and hello to a seamless music experience designed to accompany you wherever you go.

🚫 AD-FREE LISTENING:
We understand the value of your time and the importance of your music experience. Fossify Music Player…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/fossify-music-player/

Fossify File Manager

Tired of file managers that slow you down and invade your privacy? Unlock a lightning-fast, secure experience with Fossify File Manager. ⚡

- Swiftly manage your files with easy compression and transfer capabilities, keeping your digital life organized.
- Quickly access your most-used folders with customizable home folder and favorite…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/fossify-file-manager/

ScribeMe Review: An Ambitious AI App for the Visually Impaired

New apps are developed constantly, but among the many apps we come across and test, only a few bring something new or unique to the table. Such ideas usually deserve more than a simple app entry with just a few notes.

I previously wrote about PiccyBot, the app that first…

https://accessibleandroid.com/scribeme-review-an-ambitious-ai-app-for-the-visually-impaired/

MiXplorer File Manager

MiX Silver is a bundle of MiXplorer file manager and Archiver, Image, Tagger and PDF add-ons as a paid app to support development of MiXplorer.

FAQ:
https://goo.gl/K9nf2y
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/mixplorer

Skins:
https://mixplorer.com/skins/
You can modify skin colors in the settings + Skin editor. There are also many theme packages with different…

https://accessibleandroid.com/app/mixplorer-file-manager/