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?

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