Episode 441 – Right to Unlock

By | May 15, 2019
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Show Notes

  • Android News
    • Android Q allows developer option to turn off sensors.
    • Google to eliminate overlay permissions, replaced with bubble style notifications
    • 98% fewer Play Store apps using the SMS and Call Permissions
    • In App Updates API lets apps update while you use them
    • ADB Backup and Restore may be removed in future versions
  • App News
    • The Play Store now offers option to pay by cash
    • Google Camera update brings Time Lapse mode.
    • You can now play trivia crack on your Google home
    • Google Duo introduces group calling
    • A Colorize Beta for Google Photos is coming soon
    • Play Store is starting to suggest removing unused apps
    • Gmail for Android adds Tasks integration
  • Home Automation
    • Nest to turn off their API
    • NY Tenants successfully argue for right to a physical key over a smart lock
  • Other
    • Delta testing free in-flight wifi.
    • Mozilla: What we do when things go wrong
    • Google Travel released to add one place for travel planning and details
    • Tim Conway dead at 85

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