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.
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