Tech Monday - having a chat about Android: the good bits, and the not so good bits on either Android or iOS

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Tech Monday - having a chat about Android: the good bits, and the not so good bits on either Android or iOS

FromiSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.

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Jun 5, 2023

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Lots of great things to say about Android, some things I wish iOS would do that Android does, and some comments about overall accessibility of Android at least from a screen readers point of view.
Enjoy.
David

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Jun 5, 2023

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Vision Australia selling the Eone Timepiece,Ming and I chat about this timeless work of engineering.: The Eone Bradley timepiece features raised hour markers that allow you to feel the time by touch: a triangular marker for twelve, elongated line segments for three, six, and nine, and shorter line segments for the other markers. Two magnetised bal... by iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.
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SensePlayer and Victor Reader Stream V3 Presentation from their respective company’s in Australia. by iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.
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