Your Feedback: App Recommendations, Android Accessibility & Rude People

It's Shaun Preece's birthday, and while gifts may be off the table, the jokes definitely aren’t. Steven and Shaun tackle listener questions ranging from Echo and Sonos setups to whether the Echo Show 8 can automatically show your Blink Doorbell feed. They also revisit the infamous Be My Eyes live video demo and explain why OpenAI’s rollout delays are holding back features the community craves.There's discussion around Seeing AI vs. Gemini for CD identification, a shoutout to the queen of iOS Shortcuts, Rosemary Orchard, and a strong recommendation for the budgeting app YNAB. On the Android front, they talk Gemini’s growing usefulness, the flexibility of TalkBack 16, and why Steven might be falling back in love with Google’s platform.Listeners share frustrations, app picks, tech hacks, and awkward public interactions—like when someone gave listener Eleanor travel directions to a guide dog.Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup!Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:27 - It’s Shaun’s Birthday!02:21 - Amos Miller From Glidance Joins Us Tomorrow05:30 - Listener: Camille on playing Amazon Echo through Sonos speakers08:01 - Listener: Amanda on using Seeing AI to read CDs17:35 - Listener: Juan wants his Blink doorbell to appear on his Echo Show20:39 - Listener: Negative Julian on Android updates27:18 - Sponsor: Turtleback27:56 - Subscribe to the Double Tap newsletter32:21 - Listener: Trevor on using his Yeti mug44:46 - Listener: Chanelle’s app review of You Need A Budget53:51 - Listener: David on caring for the cane55:14 - Listener: Eleanor on dealing with the public ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.