Episode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor
APR 14, 2024119 MIN
Episode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor
APR 14, 2024119 MIN
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<h1>Episode 175: Android 15 Beta 1, Google’s “Find my Device” network and mor</h1><p>This week, we look at the new features in Android 15 Beta 1, including a very exciting development in Android’s braille display support!</p><h2>Announcements</h2><p>· Our second app bonanza of the year is on 27 April. Please do send us demos of your favourite apps via <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">email</a>.</p><p>· As we reach our 175th episode, we’d like to thank all our listeners and partners who have helped us get to here – we couldn’t do it without you!</p><p>· The messaging app <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beeper.android" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beeper</a> has been acquired by Automattic – the owners of Wordpress among other things. You can read more in a <a href="https://blog.beeper.com/2024/04/09/beeper-is-joining-automattic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blog</a> from Beeper’s CEO.</p><h2>Android basics</h2><p>It’s a double bill this week. Firstly, we discuss the new features in Android 15 Beta 1. If you have an eligible Pixel device, you can <a href="https://developer.android.com/about/versions/15/get" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">enrol</a> here.</p><p>Secondly, we discuss Google’s new <a href="https://blog.google/products/android/android-find-my-device/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find my Device network</a>, which will help you find your Android devices and other possessions if fitted with a compatible Bluetooth tag.</p><h2>App of the week</h2><p>Warren demonstrates the radio app <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=radio.cue.radiorecord" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Streadio</a>, one of the few radio apps that will allow you to record as well as listen to radio programmes.</p><h2>Commentary</h2><p>In the next in our series on Commentary/Jieshuo, Karene revisits sound scheme creation. You may want to refer to the Accessible Android article on <a href="https://accessibleandroid.com/jieshuo-screen-readers-new-so-called-super-effects-what-are-they-and-how-to-use-them/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Super Effects</a> during this demonstration for folder names you need to use.</p><h2>Tip of the week</h2><p>Warren demonstrates how to enable the auto filling of SMS codes, useful when signing into an app or website which uses such codes as part of the Authentication process.</p><h2>Staying in touch</h2><p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blindandroid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make a donation</a> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email us</a> with suggestions or comments, <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send in</a> your Android journey stories, subscribe to our <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email list</a>, join our <a href="https://t.me/joinchat/k62VQqtUNWAxMThh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Telegram</a><u> and </u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/686947596105844/?ref=share_group_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><u> </u>groups, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/BlindDroidUsers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><u>,</u> subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEM-SmpwElNALldhp8hG1g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://rumble.com/c/c-1771031" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rumble </a>channel.</p><p>Leave us a voice message via our suggestions, comments and questions phone number at: +1-307-202-9797.</p><p> </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>