Google Event Reaction

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest innovations from Google at their Made By Google Event held on the 4th of October.There's a lot of excitement in the mainstream press about the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones, in particular, because of their stunning new camera arrays, but what is the big attraction to consumers who are blind? Also, the new Pixel Watch 2 was announced but will it be fast and responsive enough for us Talkback users?Plus there's more of your feedback including a demand for us all to slow down a bit, and a rather interesting confusion around the acronym LOL.Find out more about the Canadian pricing of the new Pixel devices here: https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/10/04/pixel-8-pro-hands-on/And, here's a note of the upcoming new accessibility features the guys discussed that will emerge in Android 14 and Wear OS 4: https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/accessibility/global-accessibility-awareness-day-google-product-update/Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation:Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comCall: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK)X (formerly Twitter): @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShedMastodon: @DoubleTap Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap WebsiteJoin the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comPhone: 1-877-803-4567About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.