A little late, but not never.
Show Notes
- Android News
- Android hijacking bug may allow attackers to install password stealing apps.
- Android Performance Case Study Followup by Romain Guy
- Some popular Android apps track user location once every 3 minutes.
- Ten things you can do with 5.1: Quick Settings works from lock screen, customize quick settings, add device protection, HD Audio, Priority Mode until alarm goes off, Dual SIM support, ability to select wireless networks from Quick Settings, temporary dismiss notifications, change system volume while music is playing, ignore broken wi-fi networks.
- App News
- VLC app adds audio playlists and better Android TV support. (Play Link)
- Nuzzel builds a news feed about what your friends are reading. (Play Link)
- Plex app updated to version 4.0. (Play Link)
- Update allows My Maps users to view their maps in Google Maps.
- TomTom releases free version of their GPS Navigation and Traffic app that allows use for 50 miles per month. Subscription service is $19.99 a year, or $44.99 for 3. (Play Link)
- Google Keep gets labels and recurring reminders.
- Action Launcher 3 updated, QuickTheme integration with live wallpaper, and more.
- In Other News
- Slack discloses hack of user database, turns on two-factor authentication.
- Ford’s new car automatically slows down when it sees a speed limit sign.
- MetroPCS launches unlimited text and talk, and 1GB of data at 4G speeds.
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