Not preplanned. Show Notes Android News Changes to Device Identifiers in Android O April Distribution Numbers out. April Security patch fixes Broadcom security issues App News MXPlayer regains AC3 support Dropbox app gets document support Text-to-Speech gets additional support Twitter Lite released as mobile version Gboard updated. In Other News Chrome loads 10-20% faster than one year ago… Read More »
The last few seconds of the show, where we said goodbye, got corrupted. Apologies. Show Notes Android News Google introduces PAX: The Android Networked Cross License Agreement Google is moving to a new issue tracker alongside Android O Windows popularity eclipsed by Android amongst Internet users App News Apple Music for Android updated with new interface. Google is… Read More »
Long Show Tonight Show Notes Android O Preview The Files App now shows in the app drawer Granular Battery Usage is gone. Install source permission limited to user authorized apps Expandable quick settings only work when tapping the text, not the icon. Battery percentage inside the battery icon is no longer an option Status bar in Notification Shade… Read More »
This episode is not brought to you by Dr. Brown’s Soda. Show Notes Android News Samsung commits to monthly security updates for unlocked US smartphones Google confirms Assistant will not reach tablets. Google announces Family Link. App News Current owner discontinues Link Bubble. Google Voice gets first new features since being revived. In Other News Group asks FCC… Read More »
Guru tells an Ikea story. Show Notes Android News Malware found preinstalled on 38 Android phones used by 2 companies. Detecting and eliminating Chamois, a fraud botnet on Android. Google’s new My Android site helps you customize your home screen. Platform distribution numbers for March, Nougat jumps to 2.8%, Marshmallow 31.3, 32.5, Kitkat 20.8. App News Chrome introduces… Read More »
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Jere spins a conspiracy theory of epic proportions. Show Notes Android News The Google Assistant comes to more phones. Delivering RCS messaging to Android users worldwide App News Some negative reviews on new Xfinity app Google to stop absorbing costs of Play Store Refunds outside of 24 hours. Google renames Messenger to Android Messages. Play Music prepares to… Read More »
Jere has a milestone next week. Show Notes Android News Congressman Ted Lieu(D-CA) and 14 other congresspeople requests that the House Oversight Committee investigate the President’s phone and general cybersecurity practices. Gingerbread is officially dead as Play Services support lost. App News Titanium Backup gains support for Android adoptable storage Best Microsoft Apps for Android Swiftkey now supports… Read More »
Jere is tired. Show Notes Android News Google’s Verify App menu under Google->Security->Verify Apps shows recently scanned apps. Google facing an anti-competitive investigation as to whether they interfered with Samsung’s attempt to develop its own OS to replace Android. Lead developer may abandon Android-x86 project. Google rolls out Instant Tethering, which uses Bluetooth to establish a quick connection… Read More »
Guru is preparing to weather Winter Storm Niko. Show Notes Android News CyanogenInc rebrands as Andrasta. Designed with our friends at Google might be the Nexus brand’s replacement. Android 7.1.2 adds fingerprint swipe for notifications to the older Nexus. Apps News Google Maps adds bottom bar for traffic, transit, and places. Play Store My Apps section to get… Read More »