{"id":6017,"date":"2020-07-16T11:57:22","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T16:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6017"},"modified":"2020-07-28T23:52:07","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T04:52:07","slug":"listen-to-podcasts-the-way-you-want-to-downcast-app-developer-george-cox-is-in-the-studio-talking-accessibility-from-a-developers-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6017","title":{"rendered":"Listen to Podcasts the Way You Want To: Downcast App Developer, George Cox, is in the Studio Talking Accessibility from a Developers Perspective."},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4114\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6017-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Downcast2020.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Downcast2020.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Downcast2020.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On this show we got the developer of the Downcast App talking about accessibility and the importance of providing access by developers. George Cox joins Brian and Jeff in the studio to talk about the Downcast App and how the app has progressed and what may be coming in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Downcast app is one of the most accessible and customizable apps in the Pod-Catcher field. Brian and Jeff use it as their workhorse podcast player and believe me, they both have it set up differently and exactly how they want to download and listen to podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a description of the Downcast app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A powerful, complete, and easy to use podcast player that will help you manage and listen to podcasts the way you want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now with CarPlay support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Downcast: Probably The Best Podcast Downloader for iPad and iPhone&#8221; &#8211; Wired Gadget Lab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscription Features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Search, subscribe to and download audio and video podcasts of any size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Manually subscribe to podcasts via URL&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Download podcasts automatically<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Continue podcast downloads in the background*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Browse and download older podcast episodes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Auto-refresh podcast feeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Settings for auto-download and episode retention<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Import and export podcast feeds via OPML&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Import supported audio\/video media files<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Support for password-protected podcasts&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Create and edit &#8220;smart&#8221; playlists&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 View podcast details and episode show notes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Rename podcast titles&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iCloud Syncing with other iOS devices or Macs**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Podcast subscriptions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Playlists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Episode information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playback Features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Video and audio AirPlay support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 .5x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x, 2.25x, 2.5x and 3x speed playback<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Chapters support for enhanced podcasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Stream episodes without downloading&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Playback control from external devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Bluetooth devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Headphone remote controls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Devices connected via Lightning\/dock connector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 View embedded images in podcast episodes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Gesture support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sleep timer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Google Cast\u2122 Ready<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Your State Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Sheila.Koenig@state.mn.us\">email<\/a>&nbsp;or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361.<br>To find your State Services in your State you can go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.afb.org\/directory.aspx\">www.AFB.org<\/a>&nbsp;and search the directory for your agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br>Send us an&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@BlindAbilities.com\">email<\/a><br>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a> group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4116\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6017-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Downcast2020.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Downcast2020.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Downcast2020.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Downcast2020.mp3 Show Summary: On this show we got the developer of the Downcast App talking about accessibility and the importance of providing access by developers. 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