Episode 492 – For want of a Garage Door Opener

By | June 11, 2020

Show Notes

  • Android News
    • Google’s return to Android TV hardware is long overdue
    • 9to5 Google Introduces AndroidDistribution.io to show current and historical distribution data.
    • TCL introducing televisions with built-in Android TV.
    • Google Prompt 2-Step Verification will soon be enabled on any phone you’re signed into
    • Google’s Phone App now adds duo video call button.
  • App News
    • Apps installing unknown apps will become slightly more cumbersome under Android 11.
    • Facebook Messenger switching to new Bubbles API in Android 11.
    • Dropbox is working on a password manager, because why not?
    • Google Maps to accept real time user feedback about how crowded transit is.
    • Every Pixel owner should set up the Personal Safety app.
  • In Other News
    • Google hit with lawsuit for tracking Chrome users in incognito mode.
    • Facebook’s tool to allow export to Google Photos now live.
    • Google advertises Chrome when you log into Gmail with an Edge Browser
    • IFTTT adds some new services, but drops some, including Wink.
    • Google Fi users can access the Google Voice web portal.