Episode 318 – Chromecast Ultra

Wednesday this week, Monday next week.

Show Notes

• Android News
  • October security update is rolling out.
  • EU Plans to Fine Google for Anti-Competitive Android Practices
  • Google delays launch of Android Wear 2.0 to next year
  • Android 7.1 Nougat will be arriving for existing Nexus devices as a developer preview before 2017.
  • Google is creating an open developer platform called “Actions on Google” to integrate with assistant.
  • Farewell, Nexus: Google confirms “no plans” for Nexus line.
  • Pixel phones come with a ‘quick switch adapter’ to migrate data from Android or iOS device.
• App News
  • Try these new Google Maps voice commands on your next trip
  • Chrome on Android: Improved Data Saver, Save for Later function, and more.
  • Allo’s rank on the Play Store is in Freefall.
  • Google says Pixel Launcher is exclusive to Pixel Phones.
• In Other News
  • Google Wifi brings Good Connections to All Corners of Your House
  • Google has sold over 30 million Chromecasts since 2013.
  • Google announces Chromecast Ultra, 4K, and HDR for $69.
  • Google Home available for $129, ships in November.

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