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    A review of iOS 27

    2026-09-30 | 1h 15 mins.
    We devote this week's episode to a review of iOS 27, the operating system that powers iPhone. Here are the major sections of the review.

    Introduction 0:00:00
    Compatible devices and capabilities 0:01:26
    Introducing Siri AI 0:03:53
    Using Siri AI as a chatbot 0:05:18
    Inserting Siri AI material in a document 0:11:28
    Searching for information personal to you 0:12:55
    Siri AI helping with inaccessible screens 0:21:08
    Siri and the Camera app 0:22:38
    Changes to dictation 0:28:59
    Image recognition 0:36:08
    Live recognition 0:53:53
    Other VoiceOver changes 0:58:32
    Various non-accessibility-related changes 1:02:44
    Closing and contact info 1:14:13
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    Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, the Director and Deputy-director of NLS, and the NFB's Accessibility Excellence initiatives

    2026-09-23 | 1h 2 mins.
    Join us for our iOS27 Access On webinar 0:00:00
    Participate in the NVAccess Satisfaction survey 0:02:17
    Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, NeilBarnett 0:02:48
    National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled 0:18:42
    Jonathan Mosen reports on Accessibility Excellence initiatives 0:36:06
    Significant Audacity accessibility regression 0:56:23
    Good accessible music services offering download 0:57:57
    Inaccessible Facebook Messenger tab bar 0:58:42
    Closing and contact info 1:01:11
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    Seeking your feedback on smart glasses backlash, RIM for iOS, and more from our Vendor Showcase

    2026-09-16 | 1h 3 mins.
    In this week's episode:

    Introduction 0:00:00
    President Riccobono comments on some technology matters 0:01:36
    Updates to Android 0:08:33
    How have people found switching to Android 0:12:34
    Remote Incident Manager goes mobile 0:15:22
    Blazie technologies 0:34:26
    Independent Science 0:37:12
    WeWalk 0:39:38
    eSight 0:41:15
    American Printing House for the Blind 0:42:14
    Vispero 0:43:43
    Lumin 0:46:36
    HapWare 0:51:03
    Lighthouse Tech 0:54:01
    GoodMaps 0:55:53
    Patriot Vision 0:57:42
    National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled 1:00:03
    Closing and contact info 1:02:46
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    A recap of Apple's Surprise and Shine event

    2026-09-09 | 1h 18 mins.
    In his first public event as Apple CEO, John Ternus led the Surprise and Shine keynote.
    Access On host Jonathan Mosen is joined by Judy Dixon, Lina Howard and Heidi Taylor to discuss the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro max, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra, and the much-anticipated iPhone Duo, which returns Touch ID to the iPhone range.
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    More on structured discovery in tech, processing printed receipts, and touch screens on airlines

    2026-09-02 | 57 mins.
    This week on Access on:

    Looking ahead to our Apple event recap 0:00:00
    More on structured discovery in technology 0:03:20
    I don't want AI writing forced on me 0:20:42
    Blind people scanning and being sent receipts 0:22:59
    Digitizing my DVD collection 0:33:57
    Certification 0:38:40
    Smart glasses backlash 0:39:46
    Alexa Plus 0:41:29
    An AI music creation service with a twist 0:42:37
    Airlines that use touch screens 0:45:50
    Free podcast host options 0:51:23
    Looking for an accessible place to purchase music 0:54:52
    Closing and contact info 0:56:43
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About Access On
Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners. Follow Access On for news about computers, smartphones, AI, accessible appliances, blindness-specific devices including Braille displays, and more. Whether you’re a tech expert, or you’re trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you. Access On listeners benefit from the resources of the National Federation of the Blind, including our Center for Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, our extensive networks in the technology sector, and our many members with specialist knowledge of technology. When it comes to access technology, Access On breaks the news, and makes the news.
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