Episode 430 – Persons of Interest

By | February 20, 2019

Android News

  • Wear OS makes up less than 12% of smartwatch sales in the US
  • For some people, their phone is the only computer they’ll need.

App News

  • Google Voice adding Anonymous Caller ID option in settings
  • Google plans to let preloaded apps update via Google Play even if you don’t log in.
  • Google looking to make it harder to detect incognito mode.
  • YouTube Music finally comes to Android Auto

Home Automation News

  • How to Name Your Smarthome devices for better voice control
  • Levitons new smart Load Center brings app control to your circuit breakers.
  • Zanzito is no longer in Play Store due Google’s SMS policy change. Developer has not had time to update
  • Ariela(Ad or Pro Version) may be an actively developed alternative with built in Home Assistant interface, consistents of device tracker, push notifications, etc.

In Other News

  • FCC Chairman warns of regulatory intervention as he criticizes carriers’ anti-robocall plans
  • Samsung quits making new blu-ray players