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 Intro02:34 AppleCare Plus Subscription Model04:51 iCloud Updates and Event Planning Features09:59 Amazon App Update and User Experience13:16 Assistive Listening Devices for Hearing Loss17:04 Social Interactions and Communication Challenges20:20 Smart Locks and Home Security Concerns27:50 Subscription Models vs. Purchase Models35:04 Voice Assistants and Privacy Concerns38:24 Navigating Dialog Boxes with JAWS40:41 Innovative Solutions for Winter Safety41:06 The Evolution of Audiobooks49:40 Learning Braille: Resources and Challenges
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