Gemini Guided Vision Tested, Siri Frustrations and Android Help From Listeners

Google Gemini's new Guided Vision feature, built with Aira, gives blind and low vision Android users more detailed visual descriptions through Gemini Live. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece put it through real tests, then go through listener emails about Siri, iOS 27, Gemini settings and life on Android. Steven tries Guided Vision on a Pixel 10 Pro. He uses it to find a mug on his desk and to guide his finger to a button on the RØDECaster Pro II touchscreen. It does well once you hold the camera still, but it isn't truly live yet. The hosts compare it with Be My AI and Google Lookout, and ask why it's tucked away in settings and not on iOS. James from Missouri finds Siri on iOS 27 still sticks around after opening apps and puts reminder alerts in the notes field. That leads into a debate about on-device AI and privacy, and why Apple's image descriptions refuse some content for adults who have already verified their age. Tom in Colorado and Connor in Sydney reply to Negative Julian's Gemini problems. Connor's fix is to turn the old Google Assistant features, Hey Google included, back on in the Gemini settings. Richard in Louisiana is losing his sight and describes juggling Bixby, Gemini, Meta and Alexa on a Samsung phone while learning TalkBack. Chapters 0:00 – Intro and Steven's cold 1:24 – Google Gemini Guided Vision, built with Aira 5:40 – Testing Guided Vision: the mug test and a touchscreen 12:29 – Live AI expectations, Be My AI and finding the feature 18:34 – Guided Vision, Google glasses and Meta glasses 21:24 – James on Siri in iOS 27, reminders and opening apps 25:01 – Siri AI, privacy and dictation 34:09 – Censored image descriptions and the right to access 43:22 – Tom and Connor on Gemini settings for Negative Julian 49:08 – Richard on Android, Bixby and learning TalkBack Tried Guided Vision or another live camera tool on Android? Tell us how it went. Email us, and like and subscribe for daily tech news and conversation from blind people. Relevant Links Guided Vision in Gemini Live: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/guided-vision-gemini-live/ Aira: https://aira.io/ Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com/ RØDECaster Pro II: https://rode.com/en-us/products/rodecaster-pro-ii AccessCaster: https://github.com/ShaunPreece/AccessCaster ---- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double Tap 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. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.