Episode 368 – Don’t Squeeze the Cellphone

By | October 3, 2017

Show Notes

  • Android News
    • Linux kernel LTS releases are now good for 6 years, which will go upstream to Android.
    • Google kills NFC Smart Unlock
    • Android Fire OS updated to Nougat with introduction of version 6
    • Keystore Key Attestation
    • Moto X Pure gets Nougat after a year of zero updates, including security ones. Guru’s Moto X Pure…nougatless.
  • App News
    • iHeartRadio releases standalone app for Android Wear 2.0
    • Google Family Link now open to all.
    • Google Authenticator 5.0 adds experimental support for USB keys and more.
  • In Other News
    • Google may be retooling user security with optional USB security keys, which didn’t quite catch on last time they tried it.