Episode Details

In this episode of the Best of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun discuss Google's accessibility features for 2024 across their range of devices, a new navigation and road-crossing app coming to Canada, and Shaun's reaction to his recent mobility lesson. First up, Carrie Morales joins the guys to chat about new accessibility features coming to Android 15 as well as the new ChromeBook Plus laptops. Then Michael Janssen joins Steven and Shaun to discuss his app called Oko that helps blind people cross the road safely. It's coming to Canada on July 1st and he shares details of what blind Canadians can expect, and also what new features are coming the same day. And Shaun Preece reacts to his recent chat with Aoife Buckley from Vision Ireland about receiving orientation and mobility training. He talks to Steven about his feelings of the need to learn following the chat and what steps he plans to take. Get ahead of the conversation and check out the Double Tap YouTube channel every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on the platform which you can find using this link: [https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleTapVideo] Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart   About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.   "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.