Digital Bytes: Tapping Into Accessibility & Travel Tech Tips

In this episode, we start with a quick VoiceOver tip for iOS Notes. Sometimes, double-tapping a link in Notes doesn’t open it as expected. Chris walks through how a double-tap and hold will bring up options to open links or trigger Safari directly when using VoiceOver on your iPhone. Then, Michael and Marty dive into a set of summer travel tips: Wi-Fi Safety on the Go: Avoid public Wi-Fi when possible. Use your mobile data plan or consider purchasing extra data for travel. A VPN is also a good option to keep your data encrypted and secure from snoopers on public networks. Password Managers: Using a password manager adds another layer of protection when accessing sensitive sites. If a phishing attempt tries to fool you with a lookalike website, your password manager won’t autofill if the URL doesn’t match exactly. Apple Passwords App: iCloud Keychain is now available in a standalone app called Passwords across Apple devices, offering easy and VoiceOver-accessible password management. Next, the conversation shifts to Aira and how it can be a huge asset while traveling: Aira offers free access at many airports, hotels, and public venues. Michael shares his personal experiences using Aira to navigate airports, hotels, and even find food during long layovers. Aira agents have access to indoor maps at some locations, making navigation much easier for blind travelers. Additional options like the Intuit Small Business Plan can provide extra free Aira minutes for eligible users. Whether you're flying for business, attending a convention, or just taking a summer vacation, these tips will help you stay connected, safe, and independent. For more info on Aira access locations: aira.io/our-partners As always, visit unmute.show for updates and more content, or send your questions and feedback to [email protected]. You can also subscribe to Digital Bytes as a standalone podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. If you want, I can also prep your SEO-friendly description version if you're using this for your podcast upload or YouTube. Shall I? Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/e3adf9e2-e7cd-4ac5-ab01-5fa61176fd12 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript