Episode 144: FlickType has gone and Apple is to blame, how to use Braille Screen input, more on alternative iOS calendar apps

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Intro from a locked down New Zealand,0:00
The story behind the demise of the FlickType accessible keyboard for iOS and what you can do about it,1:02
Listener comments onFlickType,30:33
Judy Dixon demonstrates Braille Screen Input,38:49
Apple Calendar apps and child safety initiative,54:20
The concept of being registered blind in the UK,1:14:57
How accessible is Descript?,1:20:40
iOS email still buggy,1:23:32
Etiquette when receiving remote assistance,1:27:41
VO Starter,1:31:47
The new Apple TV Siri remote,1:32:59
iOS mispronunciations,1:35:12
Ring video doorbell,1:37:44
Thanks for the advice on staying in step with a cane,1:39:59
Audio description and subtitles. There is actually a bit of a difference,1:40:57
The birthday Bonnie bulletin in lockdown,1:43:16
Bonnie gets a totally unexpected birthday present,1:51:22
Closing announcement and contact info,1:57:52