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So I'm setting up an Android phone, and one thing that absolutely bugs the piss out of me is the Talkback double tap. On iOS, I could use my thumb to double tap anywhere on the screen, holding the phone one handed, but before changing the setting at the end, Talkback only seems to register it if I double tap with my pointer finger. I finally fixed it with https://www.applevis.com/forum/android/improving-talkback-experience-android-phones-solving-double-tap-issues-enhancing #Android #Talkback

Improving TalkBack Experience on Android Phones: Solving Double-Tap Issues and Enhancing Typing | AppleVis

Hello everyone, I saw a few posts on here where IOS/voiceover users try Android and have a rough experience and wanted to share an experience that significantly improved my TalkBack usage on my Android phone. For months, I struggled with the double-tap gesture not registering when holding the phone one-handed. Despite extensive searching, I couldn't find this issue documented anywhere online. I hope my story can help others facing similar challenges. The Issue:

aaron Apr 13

New post: The Galaxy Z Fold 7, one month in.

I expected to hate this phone. I thought the fold was a solution to a problem I didn't have. I thought the flip was the right form factor and the fold was a gimmick for people with more money than sense.

A month later, it has changed how I work. Dev work, blogging, AT training, video calls — all better. The inner display turned my phone into an actual multitasking device instead of a single-app pipeline I constantly switched between.

It's not the best foldable on the market. The battery can't keep up with combined phone and tablet use. One UI is still bloated. TalkBack has bugs unique to this device. But the form factor itself? Sold.

Full post covers accessibility, screen reader quirks, hardware, what sucks, and why I'm already eyeing the Clicks Communicator as my next phone because I can't leave well enough alone.

https://fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/the-galaxy-z-fold-7-one-month-in/

#Android #GalaxyZFold7 #Samsung #Foldable #Accessibility #ScreenReader #TalkBack #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology #MobileWorkflow #PhoneReview

The Galaxy Z Fold 7: One Month In — fireborn

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Pachli Apr 11

## Accessibility

I haven't (yet) provided any custom accessibility actions for these changes, as the stock functionality by Android may be sufficient. If you use #android #accessibility features like #TalkBack please do let me know if there's anything that would make this easier.

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aaron Apr 4

TapType v3.0 is out! This release includes two of the most requested features.
French language support: Full AZERTY layout with a 50,000 word dictionary and all announcements translated.
Traditional keyboard mode: A new way to use TapType without swiping. Every tap types a character immediately. Visible buttons for space, delete, enter, shift, numbers, and emoji are built into the keyboard surface. Word predictions appear at the top, tap one to accept it. Hold and drag to explore keys with no delay. Two-finger tap opens the mode selector through the prediction bar. Enable it in Settings, Keyboard, Traditional keyboard.
The traditional mode still uses the same spatial layout under the hood, so your muscle memory carries over. It just removes the need to learn swipe gestures before you can start typing.
Also new in v3.0: delete by character setting. Up-down swipe gesture for newline. Emoji favourites now use up-down swipe instead of long press. Bug fixes for foldable device passthrough, word deletion after cursor movement, and repeated character announcements. The entire app is fully localized in English, German, Spanish, and French.
Download: https://github.com/aaron-gh/taptype-releases/releases/tag/v3.0
TapType is a free Android keyboard for blind users. No visible keys, you tap where QWERTY keys would be from muscle memory, and a spatial algorithm predicts the intended word. Fully accessible with TalkBack.
#TapType #Accessibility #A11y #Android #Blind #ScreenReader #TalkBack #Keyboard

Release TapType 3.0 · aaron-gh/taptype-releases

TapType v3.0 — Release Notes French language support TapType now supports French with a full AZERTY layout, 50,000-word frequency dictionary, and all keyboard speech, announcements, and UI fully tr...

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Anil Adivishnu Apr 4

https://vitecxp.blogspot.com/2026/04/why-purchasing-android-device-is-not.html #a11y #accessibility #Android #Googleプログラム参加中 #Samsung #iOS #TalkBack

Why Purchasing an Android Device Is Not Easy for a Totally Visually Impaired Person

Many people look for Android devices as they are cost-effective than iOS. However, they are not easy for blind people due to varied experien...

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Pachli Apr 1

As I say, you shouldn't notice any difference in behaviour on this screen. I haven't seen any in my testing, #TalkBack behaves the same, etc. But if you do then please let me know.

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Pachli Mar 26

## Fixes

- Move handle's content description close to end of post #TalkBack descriptions
- Only add attachment accessibility actions if attachments are present
- Don't read out polls or media descriptions behind content warning
- Update tab contents when moved
- Prevent crashes when viewing an account, cropping images
- Prevent cursor jumping around when editing alt text

Pachli Mar 26

# Pachli 3.5.0 is released

## New features

- All notifications about a post include action buttons
- Added #accessible #TalkBack descriptions and actions for notifications
- Read quotes with #TalkBack

https://pachli.app/pachli/2026/03/26/3.5.0-release.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=release-3.5.0

#MastoDev #AndroidDev

Pachli 3.5.0 released

Pachli 3.5.0 is now available. This release improves the notification UI, contains significant improvements for users of assistive technologies, like TalkBack, and also contains fixes for some crashes.

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aaron Mar 23

TapType v2.0 is out!
TapType is a keyboard for blind users — no visible keys, just tap where QWERTY keys would be and it predicts your words. Fully accessible with TalkBack.
What's new in v2.0:
Multi-language support — English (US/UK), Deutsch, Espanol. All speech, announcements, and punctuation fully translated. Switch languages right from the keyboard.
Reorganised settings into clean categories with per-language user dictionaries and punctuation.
TTS engine fixes — language switching and engine changes now work reliably.
Download the APK:
https://github.com/aaron-gh/taptype-releases/releases/tag/v2.0
If you find TapType useful, consider supporting its development:
https://paypal.me/aaronhewitt
https://github.com/sponsors/aaron-gh
https://liberapay.com/fireborn/
#TapType #Accessibility #A11y #Blind #Android #TalkBack #Keyboard #AssistiveTech

aaron Mar 23

TapType v1.1 is out. Big update.
Action mode. You can now move the cursor, select text, copy, cut, and paste — all without leaving TapType. Swipe left/right to move, swipe up/down to change granularity (character, word, sentence, line, document). Tap to toggle selection mode. Two-finger swipes for clipboard. Spaces, punctuation, and capitals are all announced properly when navigating by character.
Clipboard mode. Browse your clipboard history and paste from it. It only captures what's on the clipboard when the keyboard opens — no background listener, no spying.
Autocomplete. Word prediction no longer requires you to tap every letter. After a few taps it suggests longer words that match what you've typed so far. It also suggests shorter words in case you hit an extra key.
Spell-out. After announcing a word, TapType spells it out character by character — helpful for homophones like their/there/they're. Configurable delay, can be turned off.
Punctuation rework. Punctuation commits instantly now. Swipe up/down to cycle through options, swipe right again to chain them (!!!, ?!, etc.).
Other stuff: "I" is always capitalized, delete-by-word instead of character, full screen hide keyboard fix, and various bug fixes.
Download: https://github.com/aaron-gh/taptype-releases/releases/tag/v1.1
#TapType #Accessibility #A11y #Android #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #TalkBack #Keyboard #AssistiveTech

Release TapType 1.1 · aaron-gh/taptype-releases

TapType v1.1 — Release Notes New features Action mode A new input mode for cursor movement, text selection, and clipboard operations — no need to switch keyboards for editing. Enter: cycle to "act...

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