Episode 268 – It’s Nexuses

The second of three Wednesday shows.

Show Notes

• Android News
  • Hey Google, don’t change fundamental parts of my launcher without warning
  • Google Security Engineer Explains Issues with Android Pay on rooted devices
  • FTC is said to be investigating Google’s bundling of its apps on Android and forcing the preinstallation of said apps to manufacturers.
  • Google Play services 8.1 and Android 6.0 permissions.
  • Google teams up with Udacity to offer Android developer nanodegrees in India
• App News
  • Swiftkey ends support for Gingerbread or below.
  • Google updates Clock app, adds clock features to Android Wear. Why does a watch need clock features?
• In Other News
  • Forcing suspects to reveal phone passwords is unconstitutional.
  • $9 CHIP computer starts shipping.
  • Judge rules Warner Music does not own Happy Birthday.

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