Show Notes Android News Android vs iOS debate turns violent in Tulsa when one side bashed the other on the head with a beer bottle. It is unclear whether the beer bottle was wielded by the iPhone or Android user. EU charges Google with violating Antitrust, investigating Android. Play Services updated adds new user interface for Trusted Places,… Read More »

Another week and we’re here to talk about how far Android may have come. Show Notes Android News Platform numbers out, Lollipop is at 5.4%, 41.4% KitKat, 40.7% JellyBean, ICS 5.7%, GB 6.4%, Froyo, 0.4%. Facebook’s simple trick for serving so many different Android devices. App News Playlist Podcasts (Play Link) LastPass for Android updated with Material design,… Read More »

Short show due news…may have to expand focus. Show Notes Android News Google cut down Android malware by 50%in 2014. All Android developers are now welcome to port their apps to Chrome OS. App News Google Wallet for Android gets Maps Integration Microsoft releases beta of ‘Office Lens’ document scanning app for Android. Google removes Google Finance from… Read More »

A little late, but not never. Show Notes Android News Android hijacking bug may allow attackers to install password stealing apps. Android Performance Case Study Followup by Romain Guy Some popular Android apps track user location once every 3 minutes. Ten things you can do with 5.1: Quick Settings works from lock screen, customize quick settings, add device… Read More »

A short show this week. Show Notes Android News You Can Now Use Google’s Voice Commands to Send Hangouts Messages Google brings Android Device Manager support to Android Wear. Google Services SDK 7 is now available, including Places API and Nearby Connections API. Google to manually approve submitted apps. App News Google Docs receives update, focuses on reviewing… Read More »

  Show Notes Android News Google may be working on built-in VPN for open networks. Google cooks up reference app to guide developers to multi-device apps. Reversible C connector appears on Chromebook Pixel, coming to Android 5.1 adds multiple SIM card support, device protection, HD voice and more. App News Wunderlist launches redesigned app. Dropbox for Android update… Read More »

Guru and Jere reunite on yet another Monday. Show Notes Android News Android Distribution updated, Lollipop at 3.3%, KitKat at 40.9%, JellyBean 42.6%, ICS is 5.9%, Gingerbread 6.9%, Froyo 0.4%. It looks like Drive will be taking over Google+ Photo Backup Rumor is that Huawei might make a Nexus device. Google’s MVNO Nova carrier will only offer service… Read More »

Show Notes I’m not sure the exact devices I’ve tested with matter as I’ve never had a WiFi problem with them before, but I’ve tested with an Android smartphone, an iPod touch, two different laptops, an iPad, a Nexus tablet, and even the printer seems to be having problems. They’ve all had the same slowdown the last several… Read More »

Show Notes Comment – “The only thing more annoying than Jere’s lisp is Guru’s kazoo, and the only thing more annoying than that would be Jere playing interpretive kazoo over Skype.“ From the same source I’ve recently had major internet slowdown over my wireless devices, and after hours of troubleshooting the only thing I can determine is that… Read More »