Steven Has Coffee & A Large Inbox

Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore various topics, including the new subscription model for AppleCare Plus, updates to iCloud, and the user experience of the Amazon app.

They also dive into the inbox which covers assistive listening devices for those with hearing loss, the challenges of social interactions, and the pros and cons of smart locks for home security.

Emails also touch on privacy concerns with voice assistants, navigating dialog boxes with JAWS, innovative solutions for winter safety, the evolution of audiobooks, and the connection between narrators and listeners. A listener also highlights the resources available for learning Braille and the challenges faced in this area.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
02:34 AppleCare Plus Subscription Model
04:51 iCloud Updates and Event Planning Features
09:59 Amazon App Update and User Experience
13:16 Assistive Listening Devices for Hearing Loss
17:04 Social Interactions and Communication Challenges
20:20 Smart Locks and Home Security Concerns
27:50 Subscription Models vs. Purchase Models
35:04 Voice Assistants and Privacy Concerns
38:24 Navigating Dialog Boxes with JAWS
40:41 Innovative Solutions for Winter Safety
41:06 The Evolution of Audiobooks
49:40 Learning Braille: Resources and Challenges

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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.

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