Episode 260 – Jere Needs a Nap

By | July 27, 2015

Jere asks for an early recording as he needs to sleep up for his trip.

Show Notes

  • Android News
    • The Big Android BBQ goes to Amsterdam November 12-14th.
    • Google Voice improves transcriptions.
    • Logitech Keys to Go Keyboard review
    • Hacking Team’s Android App had code to bypass Google Play screening.
  • App News
    • Kodi 15 is out, 4K support, adaptive seeking, and more. (Play Link)
    • JustWatch lets you see which TV shows and movies are streaming where. (Play Link)
  • In Other News
    • Republic Wireless introduces Project Salsa. Republic can switch from wi-fi to cellular without the loss of call, but not the other way round.
    • T-Mobile announces Advanced Messaging, an SMS replacement based on the Rich Communications Services standard. Eventually all carriers and phones will support RCS, which allows near real-time chat, read receipts, high-res media sharing and greatly improved group messaging
    • Ripping CDs for Personal Use once again illegal in the UK.
    • Facebook, Google, HP, among others, have filed amicus briefs protesting against the half billion dollar fining of Samsung for implementing gestures, tap to zoom, and other features similar to Apple’s iPhone.