Another week.
Show Notes
- Google I/O is this Wednesday.
- Android News
- Designing for Multi-Window
- 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.
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