Show Notes Android News Celebrating a Sweet Decade of Android Google responds to large ad fraud operation that utilized more than 125 Android apps App News Facebook announces Messenger 4 update with focus on simplicity. Messages adds contact sharing. Google Camera app for Wear updated with viewfinder, shutter, etc. Google News app is using gigabytes of data without… Read More »
Show Notes Android News Complying with the EC’s Android decision. (Commentary) App News APKs shared with Files Go are now scanned by Google Play Protect Inbox removes option to disable Gmail Notifications, prepared for shutdown Home View is a beautiful site to see Muzei 3.0 released with new API and features. Google Wallpapers gets a bunch of new… Read More »
Show Notes New Toys New Chomecast Google Home increases focus on smart home New Google Home App Live Albums Get Help at a Glance with Google Home Hub, begins sales October 22 for $149. Google Pixel Slate coming this year Android News Google Prompt adds 2FA support for all the phones you’ve signed in on Google updates Play… Read More »
In this special episode, Guru and Jere discuss where we are with Home Automation, and return to Z-Wave vs Zigbee, this time with practical issues. Jere outlines his future house plans and wiring, while Guru opines about his budget install. https://media.blubrry.com/android_buffet/files.technobuffet.com/podcast/AndroidBuffet412.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:38 — 8.9MB)Also on: Facebook X
Show Notes Android News 10th Anniversary of the first Android phone Google releasing its own smart speaker with display Google tests driving mode in Play Services to open Android Auto or start do not disturb automatically. Google Voice rolling out wifi calling to Android users Android phones in the US will now automatically share your location during 911… Read More »
This podcast is aptly named as the original version was just…gone. Show Notes Android News Android Distribution Numbers updated Android collects 10x as much data as iOS because it offers 10 times more usability Google made a program to test security patch compliance on Android devices Qualcomm’s new Wear chip is all about battery life. Google now certifies… Read More »
Last Week’s episode had some technical difficulties Show Notes Android News Man Sues over Google’s Location History Fiasco Sony releases infographic to reveal why Android updates can be so slow. Streaming audio spec for hearing aids on Android Google wants to increase Wear OS app quality with mandatory Play Store review App News Google experimenting with discovery-focused podcast… Read More »
Show Notes Android News Dark themes should be the norm, not the exception Every Android P feature If we’re dropping the headphone jack Android should adopt USB Audio Class 3.0 App News Chrome to add “Lazy Loading” feature to cut down on resource usage Pixel Shortcuts surfaces hidden apps. PowerAmp update now in open Beta In Other News… Read More »
Show Notes Introducing Android Pie Android News Google’s Digital Wellbeing Dashboard Beta Signup Available to Android Pie Users App News MX Player gets revamp, will take on streaming services in India. In Other News Google Home can recognize the room it is in to turn off nearby lights. https://media.blubrry.com/android_buffet/files.technobuffet.com/podcast/AndroidBuffet407.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:46 —… Read More »
Show Notes Android News Android Wear updated, faster Google Pay, new appointment design, etc. Lenovo Smart Display now released. App News Google Clock now has support for Spotify for Music Alarms In Other News Mint Mobile offering $5 starter kit with 100mb, 100 texts, and 100 minutes to test their service. Logitech is buying Blue Microphones Burglar wakes… Read More »