Techno Buffet Podcast

Episode 298 – Thank You for Visiting Verizon, Please Put Your Hands Up


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Another week.
Show Notes

* Google I/O is this Wednesday.
* Android News

* Designing for Multi-Window


* App News

* Google had updated the Dialer to allow it to be used on non-Nexus devices…but has quickly corrected that mistake.
* Google offers GBoard for iOS, which may eventually come to Android. Includes a Google Search button that allows you to embed search results in your conversation.
* Dark Sky is now available on Android. (Play Link)
* Google adds Exchange Services to the Play Store. You can now use the latest Exchange features with Gmail.
* Google Translate has gained a tap to translate option.
* Android Central poll reveals among enthusiasts, Nova Launcher is used by 45 percent of those who participated.
* Latest update to ES File Explorer brings adware to the lockscreen.


* In Other News

* FCC and FTC want to know more about how carriers and manufacturers issue security updates
* CWA tries to visit Verizon Call Center in Philippines and is met by SWAT Team
* Google open sources Parsey McParseface, an English language parser.
* Republic Wireless will be adding a GSM carrier and will be opening their network open to select third-party devices.
* Logi ZeroTouch introduces mounts that trigger their app when you dock your phone.
* easyJet, a British discount airline, unveils a smart shoe called the Sneak-Air that vibrates to tell people which way to turn when walking.



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Techno Buffet PodcastBy Guru and Jere