Episode 157 – Buffet is Back

By | July 23, 2013

English: Nintendo NES (Nintendo Entertainment ...

The Android Buffet show returns.

Show Notes

  • In Other News
    • The NES turns 30. The original NES launched July 15, 1983.
    • Millions of phones could be vulnerable to a SIM security flaw.
    • Ericsson integrating high-powered outdoor wi-fi into its wireless network equipment. Combo small-cell/wifi nodes would allow for seamless switch from cell to wi-fi and back.
    • Why I still Use a ‘Dumb Phone’
  • Platform News
    • Are QWERTY slider phones finally dead?
    • Android users less likely to pay for apps, but paid apps are dying overall.
    • Google experimenting with encrypting Google Drive files.
    • More indicating Android 4.3 is a minor update.
    • New Google Play Store design for the web.
  • App News
    • Locket pays you to cover your lock screen in ads. (Play Link)
    • Google developing Chromoting, a Chome Remote Desktop app for Android.
    • Lifehacker releases its 2013 Best Android apps list.
    • Google Analytics Apps rolling out version 2.0. (Play Link)
    • Reddit is Fun updated with custom themes, NFC Sharing, better performance, and more. (Play Link)
    • Chrome Beta adds support for WebRTC. (Play Link)
    • IMDB app updated, with movie ticket purchasing, an improved watchlist, and performance improvements. (Play Link)
    • Transport Tycoon coming to Android, directed by original developer.