In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert take you through everything that was announced at the Apple September event.
You will learn about new AirPods, new Apple Watches and new iPhones.
Allison and Robert hope you enjoy this podcast.
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Two Brief Announcements
In this very brief podcast, Robert announces that the Tech Doctor podcast has a new home. The podcast home page has not changed it is still
Https://www.dr-carter.com
Robert also reminds everyone that the Apple iPhone event takes place on Tuesday, September 9th. A Tech Doctor podcast with all of the details of the event will be published within 24 hours after the Apple event.
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WWDC 2025 Keynote Discussion
In this podcast, The tech doctors discussed Apple’s WWDC 2025 announcements, covering new features and updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS platforms. They explored the introduction of AI advancements, accessibility improvements, and design changes like the “liquid glass” interface, as well as enhancements to various apps and services. The group shared their impressions and concerns about the updates, particularly focusing on accessibility features and the potential impact on user experience.
To read or download a text-based summary of the podcast click
Here
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A Sneak Peek at the Orbit Player
In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert begins by speaking with the CEO of Orbit Research, Venkatesh Chari, about the Orbit Player. This product is in the late stages of development and is expected to be available sometime during the summer of 2025. The Orbit Player is a very small but full featured book and media player with a telephone style keypad and a good sounding speaker. Venkatesh explained that Orbit Research was able to create this high quality but very affordable player by doing the development and manufacturing in India.
Venkatesh describes how the Orbit Player has gone from a product designed to provide accessible and affordable technology for blind people in India to a product that will soon be available in the United States and eventually worldwide.
The remainder of the podcast is spent with Robert providing a comprehensive demonstration of a pre-released version of the Orbit Player.
There is more information about the Orbit Player on the
Orbit Research
website.
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From Braille ‘n Speak To BT Speak
In this episode of the Tech Doctor podcast, the Tech Doctors welcome special guest Nicole Bond and Tim Noonan.
Nicole and Tim were Braille ’n Speak users who enthusiastically explained why they loved the Braille ’n Speak. Nicole got her Braille ’n Speak at age 7 and used it through college. Tim used the Braille ’n Speak both on the job and in his personal life.
Robert, also a Braille ’n Speak user provided some historical context and talked about his role as a Braille ’n Speak beta tester.
Allison, Robert, Tim and Nicole are all now BT Speak users. They explain how the BT Speak has filled the void that was left during the many years when there was no Braille ’n Speak like device available.
They also looked at how far the BT Speak has come in a little less than a year. Tim demonstrated some examples of how the BT Speak is evolving to meet the needs of its users. In a future update, the BT Speak will offer a One Handed Mode for people who need it. There will be a new much advanced way of managing multiple files in the editor and the famous Braille ’n Speak Append Mode is coming to the BT Speak.
As exciting as all of this is, at only one year old, the BT Speak is just getting started. The Tech Doctors will report new developments as they unfold. Stay tuned. We will be back.
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