Mar 06 2025 56 mins 3
In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the biggest announcements from Mobile World Congress 2025, including the latest advancements in 5G, AI, and telecommunications accessibility. We also explore Apple’s new MacBook Air and Mac Studio, plus a look at accessible video editing software for blind users.
Special guest Chris Lewis, founder and managing director of Lewis Insight, joins the show to share insider perspectives on the telecom industry, the future of connectivity, and accessibility challenges in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
✅ Mobile World Congress Highlights & Emerging Trends
✅ Apple’s New MacBook Air, Mac Studio & M3/M4 Chip Updates
✅ Accessibility Challenges in Video Editing (Final Cut Pro & Clipchamp)
✅ The Evolution of 5G & What’s Next for Telecom Networks
✅ AI's Role in Telecommunications & Assistive Tech
✅ Spatial Audio in Phone Calls – Nokia’s Latest Innovation
✅ Apple Watch Accessibility Tip: Improve Speech Clarity
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode:
• Microsoft’s Clipchamp Accessibility Guide
• Chris Lewis: Lewis Insight Website
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
01:53 Exploring Video Editing Software Accessibility
13:47 Apple Watch VoiceOver Settings and Accessibility Tips
19:43 New Mac Studio and MacBook Air Features
24:49 iPad Updates: Air and Entry-Level Models
30:31 Insights from Mobile World Congress
37:34 The State of 5G and Future Connectivity
40:58 AI's Role in Telecommunications
43:52 Advancements in Call Quality and Spatial Audio
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