Episode 298 – Thank You for Visiting Verizon, Please Put Your Hands Up

By | May 16, 2016

Another week.

Show Notes

  • Google I/O is this Wednesday.
  • Android News
  • App News
    • Google had updated the Dialer to allow it to be used on non-Nexus devices…but has quickly corrected that mistake.
    • Google offers GBoard for iOS, which may eventually come to Android. Includes a Google Search button that allows you to embed search results in your conversation.
    • Dark Sky is now available on Android. (Play Link)
    • Google adds Exchange Services to the Play Store. You can now use the latest Exchange features with Gmail.
    • Google Translate has gained a tap to translate option.
    • Android Central poll reveals among enthusiasts, Nova Launcher is used by 45 percent of those who participated.
    • Latest update to ES File Explorer brings adware to the lockscreen.
  • In Other News
    • FCC and FTC want to know more about how carriers and manufacturers issue security updates
    • CWA tries to visit Verizon Call Center in Philippines and is met by SWAT Team
    • Google open sources Parsey McParseface, an English language parser.
    • Republic Wireless will be adding a GSM carrier and will be opening their network open to select third-party devices.
    • Logi ZeroTouch introduces mounts that trigger their app when you dock your phone.
    • easyJet, a British discount airline, unveils a smart shoe called the Sneak-Air that vibrates to tell people which way to turn when walking.