Siri AI on iOS 27, Gemini on Android and NVDA screen reader bugs all get a frank once-over from blind tech fans Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, along with your emails on LiDAR, Mastodon and smart glasses.

Shaun has found two odd NVDA behaviours: sound split getting stuck on after he turns it off, and system audio staying ducked after Narrator closes. He's also looking forward to an NVDA 2026.3 change that tells developers when speech has finished. Steven sorts out his loud iPhone ringer, explains why he'd still hold off on iOS 27, and says Siri AI keeps letting him down, including a muddled attempt to add up four invoices.

Negative Julian complains that Gemini on his phone won't place calls or create calendar events any more, which ties into Shaun's trouble with Meta Ray-Ban glasses offering Outlook features they won't use. Stephen from Kentucky picks up the LiDAR debate, and Shaun explains how both sides are right: a laser sends out infrared light.

Scott in Sydney asks why his Mastodon posts get no replies. The hosts talk through followers, time zones, the absence of an algorithm, very long posts and when it's worth blocking someone. Pete in Robin Hood County is happy with Siri AI. Ian in Hull suggests Siri could recommend accessibility settings for your needs, which leads to a chat about how hard it is to switch from iPhone to Android.

Chapters

0:00 – Intro and a performance review for the email jingle
3:31 – NVDA sound split, audio ducking and the 2026.3 speech indicator
8:39 – iPhone ringer volume and the iOS 27 public beta
11:28 – Siri AI, John Ternus at Apple and Gemini on Android
21:37 – Negative Julian on Gemini and Meta Ray-Ban glasses
29:44 – Stephen from Kentucky on LiDAR, laser and infrared
32:54 – Scott in Sydney on Mastodon replies and blocking
48:28 – Pete in Robin Hood County on iOS 27 dictation
49:55 – Ian in Hull's idea for Siri AI accessibility settings
54:15 – Double Tap Live and how to get in touch

Relevant Links

Double Tap Live: https://doubletaponair.com/live
NV Access (NVDA): https://www.nvaccess.org
Mastodon: https://joinmastodon.org
Mona for Mastodon: https://getmona.app
Meta AI Glasses: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/

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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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