Show Notes July 8th – Live Zoom Podcast Recording at 7PM Eastern email podcast@androidbuffet.com for the link. Android News Google tests broadcasting messages to specific rooms. Google makes some Android 11 features optional for device makers Nest Hub Max supports group Duo and Meet calls…will soon expand to other smart displays. Google launches Google Verified Calls Household Contacts… Read More »
Show Notes Android News AMP coming to Google Smart Displays Google Assistant may now suggest actions based on time of day. Google Assistant now shows recipe suggestions. App News Amazon Fire Toolbox allows you to Googify your Fire Tablet Files App on Android 11 now includes storage from other apps Meet.now available for quick meeting starts. Soon, you… Read More »
Show Notes Android News Unwrapping the Android 11 Beta Bringing Google Assistant to All Smart Devices Pixel shipments reached 7.2 million in 2019, more than OnePlus We don’t need a Google Home replacement…but we’re probably getting one. Google hosting 11 Weeks of Android Android 4.4 vs Android 10. Google introduces Block Store to store authentication tokens for apps,… Read More »
Show Notes Android News Google’s return to Android TV hardware is long overdue 9to5 Google Introduces AndroidDistribution.io to show current and historical distribution data. TCL introducing televisions with built-in Android TV. Google Prompt 2-Step Verification will soon be enabled on any phone you’re signed into Google’s Phone App now adds duo video call button. App News Apps installing… Read More »
Show Notes Android News Android Beta Show was scheduled for June 3rd, postponed due current events. Is it too late for WearOS? Power Screen soon might have smart home controls? Android adds bedtime mode and ties it into the Clock app. App News The ‘Best‘ Android Apps Play Store is not a smooth experience HBO Max now available… Read More »
Show Notes Android News What Sundar Pichai’s Long Term Hardware Commitment Means for the Pixel For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google adds Action Blocks, and enhancements to Live Transcribe and Sound Amplify. App News YouTube adds bedtime reminders Google Files hits 500 million downloads in Play Store Swiftkey is now Microsoft Swiftkey In Other News Google might let… Read More »
Show Notes Android News Marc Levoy, who handled the innovative camera features in Google Camera, has left Google Google tries to conduct usability tests with less tech savvy users. Google Assistant supports controlling freezers and air coolers App News Chrome may allow sites to recommend videos in the browser with Media Feeds API Simple Dialer is a free… Read More »
Show Notes Android News Google announced I/O replacement event for June 3 called Android 11: The Beta Launch Show Google details the Android 11 release schedule Apps News Google Authenticator gets theme revamp, and account transfer. Google brings all messenging apps under one unified team…still a mess. Open Source YouTube client NewPipe adds Android TV support and YouTube… Read More »
Show Notes App News Waze is finally testing lane guidance for navigation Google Home app may soon let you set a separate volume level for the Assistant Clyma Weather offers combined data from 3 weather sources Firefox brings back support for Progressive Web Apps. Duo prepares to support calls without a phone number. JuiceSSH gets first update in… Read More »
Show Notes Android News What’s The Most Annoying Thing about Android Volume is now Sound in Android 11. Ethernet Tethering arrives via USB ethernet in 11 In 11, you can auto revoke permissions on apps that haven’t been used in a while Android 11 has: Gesture Navigation Back Edge Controls New Screenshot Tool New App Switcher Layout App… Read More »