Episode 349 – It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Google I/O began today. But we’re not talking about that.

Show Notes

• Android News
  • It is time for Google to take responsibility for Security Updates
  • Amazon Echos run Android.
  • Marshmallow based Replicant 6.0 released.
  • Project Treble separates vendor implementation pieces from the OS in an attempt to make it easier to update the OS
• App Newseigh
  • Google Maps update adds Street View visual cues.
  • CNN app adds Chromecast support.
  • Android Auto teardown suggests new experimental home cards.
  • New Apex Launcher is now in beta.
  • TNT and TBS apps now support Chromecast
• In Other News
  • Amazon Echo will soon get notifications from Alexa Skills
  • Twitch is in the midst of a 18 day Mr. Rogers marathon.
  • The SyFy channel is rebooting with a new focus on Science Fiction fandom.
  • Google’s Royalty Free Answer to HEVC: A look at AV1
  • US District Court rules GPL is an enforceable contract
  • Facebook rolls out Live Audio…should we stream the show there?

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