Samsung has rolled out the One UI 8.0 update based on Android 16 to many of the eligible devices. We previously covered the bug that…
One CommentAuthor: Kareen Kiwan
Since her introduction to Android in late 2012, Kareen Kiwan has been a fan of the operating system, devoting some of her time to clear misconceptions about Android among blind people. She wrote articles about its accessibility and features on the Blindtec.net Arabic website, of which she was a member of its team. Kareen's experience was gained through her following of the Android-related communities and fueled by her love for technology and her desire to test new innovations. She enjoys writing Android-related articles and believes in the role of proper communication with both the blind screen reader Android users and app developers in building a more accessible and inclusive Android. Kareen is a member of the Blind Android Users podcast team and Accessible Android editorial staff.
TalkBack, a part of the Android accessibility suite, is the screen reader developed by Google and comes pre-installed on most Android phones and tablets. Google…
4 CommentsWhen the Jieshuo Screen Reader developer announced the removal of the Tencent Cloud online OCR engine due to contract expiration, many international users experienced the…
3 CommentsThe Jieshuo beta version released on August 1, 2025, introduces a new function that can be activated from the main menu, assigned to a gesture,…
Leave a CommentHave you ever wanted to keep your device’s screen on longer than your device display’s default sleep timeout? Want to make your screen go to…
One CommentGoogle TalkBack is the default built-in screen reader for Android. However, starting with One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, Samsung phones and tablets come…
6 CommentsI had been waiting impatiently for the Gemini camera streaming and screen sharing features to be rolled out to my device ever since I saw…
2 CommentsSunday, the 27th of April 2025 marked a major turning point for Tech-Freedom, one of the blind-specific apps on Android, which includes features like a…
13 CommentsThis post covers Jieshuo’s screen reader screenshot capturing functions and the long press and hold function. Taking Screenshots Taking a Screenshot of the Entire Screen…
Leave a CommentJieshuo Web Browser is a simple, barebones web browser included in the Jieshuo screen reader. It has a minimalist interface and only a few settings.…
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