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    #35: Beta Scavenger Hunt

    September 16th, 2020 · 41 minutes

    In what has become at least an annual tradition, I talk Android with two people who know it well, from both the mainstream and accessibility perspective. What's new in Android 11 and what accessibility features have joined the ranks, even before Google's phones got the new OS?

    Guest Starring: Florence Ion and J. J. Meddaugh

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    The Best Android 11 Features and How to Download It | WIRED
    Voice Access
    Google debuts a braille keyboard for vision-impaired Android users - CNET
    Action Blocks
    Lookout by Google
    Accessibility Scanner - Apps on Google Play