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.