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228: The Great Pixel


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Andy and Flo run a little behind posting this week's podcast, but we've got plenty of information to carry you through the weekend. Flo talks about the ease (or relative lack of) of her recent move, before the two dive into the Week of Google Updates. We'll also discuss Google's acquisition of FitBit and why the headlines are taking some of the news a little too far, and we'll throw a little shade towards Bill Gates (it's about time!).

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  • Links and Show Notes:
    • ~22:20: The Great Week of Google Updates

    • Pixel 1 will receive one final security update in December

    • Android Camera 7.2 rolling out to older Pixels, bringing Pixel UI and many features

    • Big update to ChromeOS available today

    • Improvements to YouTube

    • ~46:30: The Fitbit Update

    • Rick Osterloh speaks to privacy concerns in the official Google blog post

    • 'Tossed my Fitbit in the trash': users fear for privacy after Google buys company

    • Fitbit is doomed: Here's why everything Google buys turns to garbage

    • ~01:03:00: Bill Gates Shenanigans

    • Bill Gates says that if it hadn’t been for the US’ antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft, everybody would be using Windows Mobile today instead of Android

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