Show Notes

* Guru buys a Pixel 3 XL. Enjoys it. It dies. Guru sad.

* Android News

* Android will still prompt new, existing European users to select default browser and search app

* Google’s original Pixel gets a speed test to show how 4 versions of Android affect performance.

* App News

* PowerAmp adds Chromecast support and Google Assistant commands.

* Google Fit brings back elevation levels for workouts and sleep tracking data from third-party apps

* VLC brings back Android Auto, improves Chromebook compatibility, etc.

* Google Maps city, state and country borders are back on Android

* Firefox Lockbox for Android gives easy access to the passwords you have already stored in your Firefox browser.

* PocketCasts brings back multi-select, starring episodes from Auto, sort by downloaded, unplayed, or season.

* Accessibility Suite 7.3 exits beta.

* In Other News

* Google Podcasts now available on desktop web.

* Survey finds Google Home users do more, have far higher satisfaction than Amazon Echo owners

* Tonight Show shoots entirely on Galaxy S10+ and Google shoots a 10 minute documentary on a Pixel 3

* EU Parliament votes to end Daylight Saving Time beginning in 2021.

* Google brings AMP to emails.