Episode 349 – It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

By | May 17, 2017
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Google I/O began today. But we’re not talking about that.

Show Notes

  • Android News
    • It is time for Google to take responsibility for Security Updates
    • Amazon Echos run Android.
    • Marshmallow based Replicant 6.0 released.
    • Project Treble separates vendor implementation pieces from the OS in an attempt to make it easier to update the OS
  • App Newseigh
    • Google Maps update adds Street View visual cues.
    • CNN app adds Chromecast support.
    • Android Auto teardown suggests new experimental home cards.
    • New Apex Launcher is now in beta.
    • TNT and TBS apps now support Chromecast
  • In Other News
    • Amazon Echo will soon get notifications from Alexa Skills
    • Twitch is in the midst of a 18 day Mr. Rogers marathon.
    • The SyFy channel is rebooting with a new focus on Science Fiction fandom.
    • Google’s Royalty Free Answer to HEVC: A look at AV1
    • US District Court rules GPL is an enforceable contract
    • Facebook rolls out Live Audio…should we stream the show there?

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