Double Tappers React: Meta’s WhatsApp iOS Fix and Windows Letdown

Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece celebrate a small victory: Meta has fixed a major accessibility issue in the iOS version of WhatsApp. The long-standing bug affecting voice message recordings for VoiceOver users is resolved, with a new double-tap gesture that makes sending messages easier and more efficient. But not everything is fixed—especially on Windows.

The hosts and listeners sound off on the broader trend of apps moving toward inaccessible web wrappers. Steven voices frustration with Meta’s shift away from native apps and expresses concern that accessibility is often an afterthought in development. Listener feedback from Australia, Pakistan, and the US highlights global frustrations, beta tester burnout, and issues with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses and Be My Eyes integration.

With real-world feedback, humorous personal stories, and sharp commentary, the episode is a passionate call for accessibility-first design—before it’s too late.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - Meta fixes the WhatsApp iOS voice recording issue
12:56 - Listener Scott shares his thoughts on Meta’s recent week
26:04 - Listener Gordon praises Steven for his latest rant
31:54 - Get in touch with the Double Tappers
32:37 - Listener Shahzad shares his thoughts on upcoming WhatsApp changes
40:26 - Listener Nolan is fed up with Meta and Microsoft!
46:14 - Listener Jim has an issue with Voiceover talking all over his Be My Eyes calls
50:29 - Listener Awaz is looking for help with the Android keyboard
52:00 - Listener Gregory thanks Shaun for this recent gardening story

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