User Recommended Apps
Below you will find apps that have been tried and recommended by BrailleNote Touch users. These apps are not endorsed or supported by HumanWare but because the Touch is a certified Google device, it is likely that if these apps are accessible, they will work well on the BrailleNote Touch.
We thank everyone who has recommended apps to build this living resource for BrailleNote Touch users.
Sero (formerly iBlink Radio)
Version: 3.1.3
Description: Radio stations, podcasts and reading services of special interest to blind and visually impaired persons; as well as their friends, family, caregivers and those wanting to know what life is like without eyesight. All stations under Community Radio are owned and/or operated by persons with limited or no eye sight. Genres include oldies, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, alternative, classic Rock, Old Time Radio and more. Reading services provide narration of newspapers, magazines, periodicals and other print publications including: USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and hundreds more. Podcasts are produced by blind and partially sighted individuals, and cover topics including: broadcasting, computers, radio, technology, Independant Living, Travel, and much more. With an active Sero account, you can gain access to many more radio stations and podcasts, as well as an award-winning online community featuring real-time voice chat rooms, voice-enabled forums, blogs, personal websites, and more.
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.serotek.iblink&hl=en
Star Print
Version: 04.01.30
Description: The best mobile printing app for your phone or tablet
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivc.starprint&hl=en
Simple Dictionary
Version: 1.6
Description: Very simple dictionary. Just type in a word and find the definition. You can even copy the word or definition to the clipboard for pasting in KeyWord for example
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appulse.simple.dictionary&hl=en
Nest
Version: 5.9.0.30
Description: App to control the Nest learning thermostat with your Android device
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nest.android&hl=en
Skype
Version: 7.26.0.288
Description: Free IM, audio and video calls
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider&hl=en
Stitcher Radio for Podcasts
Version: 3.5.8
Description: Simple podcast organization and listening app. Uses the iTunes podcast library to search and listen to podcasts
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stitcher.app&hl=en
App Lock (Smart App Lock)
Version: 6.7.0
Description: This App allows for one to block access to any app that may be running on the Touch. This includes the ability to lock the settings panel.
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free&hl=en
QVC
Version: 2.0.14
Description: This App gives access to the QVC site and live streams the QVC TV program.
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qvc
Lookout
Version: 9.44-56de15
Description: anti-virus App
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout&hl=en
Sky Go
Version: 5.1.0.47
Description: Allows users to watch live streaming from their account. Sky Sports and Movies along with catch up tv
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skygo&hl=en_GB
Word-web
Version: 3.2
Description: Dictionary app to provide basic searching of words
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordwebsoftware.android.wordweb&hl=en
Dictionary.com
Version: 7.0.1
Description: Simple dictionary app with the ability to download offline version of the dictionary if necessary
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dictionary&hl=en
Roger
Version: 1.46.0
Description: App to allow high quality voice chatting with others.
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rogertalk.roger&hl=en
Easy Unrar
Version: 3.4
Description: Very accessible unzip app to unzip files
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rbigsoft.easyunrar.lite&hl=en
Bard Mobile
Version: 1.0.3
Description: This is the book downloading and reading app from the National Library Service in the US. (NLS). It is quite accessible.
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.loc.nls.dtb&hl=en
MLB At Bat
Version: 5.1.3
Description: This is the MLB official app that requires you to have the gameday audio subscription or the premium subscription. For the BrailleNote Touch, it is recommended to use the audio subscription only as video playback is very sluggish or does not work but audio works great
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bamnetworks.mobile.android.gameday.atbat&hl=en
Go Read
Version: 5.2.13
Description: App for downloading and accessing books from bookshare.org. Once the daisy text versions of the books are downloaded, one can use the Touch's Victor Reader app to immediately read these books in braille
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.benetech.android&hl=en
EasyPDF
Version: 1.0.3
Description: Very accessible app to easily convert accessible PDF files to Word documents. Works great with KeyWord
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bcl.easypdfcloud&hl=en
Dinner Time Plus
Version: 2.0.2
Description: This application can be used remotly from a parents device to block certain apps and control the amount of time spent on them. This app is good for any parent or guardian who wants to monitor the time used on their device. A great tool for parental security.
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zerodesktop.appdetox.dinnertimeplus
Spotify
Version: 5.4.0.858
Description: Music streaming application
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.music&hl=en
Buzzfeed
Version: 4.26.3
Description: Fun news application, mixture of serious and un-serious articles.
GooglePlay link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buzzfeed.android&hl=en
