In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece deliver their highly anticipated review of the BlindShell Classic 3, the latest accessible smartphone for blind users. Joined by Michael Babcock, they dive into the pros and cons of the device, from its tactile buttons and new AI assistant Luna, to third-party app support and surprising speaker quality issues.

Plus, Double Tap is heading to the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim this March! Steven and Shaun share their excitement for the 40th anniversary event, promising daily coverage, interviews, and more.

And in tech news, Apple has announced its first event of 2025—rumored to unveil the new iPhone SE 4, possibly called the iPhone Air. Will this be a game-changer or just another mid-range iPhone refresh?

🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ BlindShell Classic 3 Review – Physical buttons, AI, and new app support
✔️ CSUN 2025 Announcement – Double Tap’s daily coverage from California
✔️ Apple’s February 2025 Event – iPhone SE 4 or the new iPhone Air?
✔️ Waymap App Expands in Washington, DC – AI-powered navigation for visually impaired transit users
✔️ Shop Canadian App – Supporting local products with accessible scanning

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
04:09 CSUN Conference Excitement
07:54 WayMap: Navigation Technology for Blind People
16:06 Shop Canadian App
19:51 Apple's Upcoming Event and Product Speculations
20:53 Blind Shell Classic 3 Review
30:03 Exploring the Blind Shell Classic 3 Features
33:01 Navigating Third-Party App Integration
38:20 AI Capabilities and User Experience
46:45 Target Demographics and User Stories

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