Hands-On Android (Video)

Hands-On Android (Video)

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Hands-On Android (Video) episodes

March 05, 2020HOA 3: Understanding Android's Permissions - Permissions controls, Location sharing
Having control over the sensitive data on your smartphone means understanding the sometimes complicated Permissions architecture of the Android OS. Jason walks through the settings to show how permissions can be crafted in a way that minimizes unnecessary data sharing to apps and services.
Permission Manager
Risks of changing permissions
Special app access settings
Location permissions
Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
9 min
March 05, 2020H.O.A. 3: Understanding Android's Permissions - Permissions controls, Location sharing
Having control over the sensitive data on your smartphone means understanding the sometimes complicated Permissions architecture of the Android OS. Jason walks through the settings to show how permissions can be crafted in a way that minimizes unnecessary data sharing to apps and services.
Permission Manager

Risks of changing permissions

Special app access settings

Location permissions

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
9 min
February 27, 2020HOA 2: Hands-on Android 11 Developer Preview
Google jumped the gun and released the very first version of Android 11 Developer Preview 1 a month earlier than previous versions. Jason shows off the relatively small list of platform upgrades on his Pixel 3a.
Screen Recorder
System-wide Dark Theme changes
Pin apps in the share sheet
New Permission time frames
Bluetooth and Airplane mode
Integrated chat bubbles
Mute phone while video recording
Refresh rate overlay
Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
13 min
February 27, 2020H.O.A. 2: Hands-on Android 11 Developer Preview - Android 11 Developer Preview 1 is out!
Google jumped the gun and released the very first version of Android 11 Developer Preview 1 a month earlier than previous versions. Jason shows off the relatively small list of platform upgrades on his Pixel 3a.
Screen Recorder

System-wide Dark Theme changes

Pin apps in the share sheet

New Permission time frames

Bluetooth and Airplane mode

Integrated chat bubbles

Mute phone while video recording

Refresh rate overlay

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
13 min
February 20, 2020HOA 1: Demystifying Digital Wellbeing
We love our smartphones. Maybe we love them a little too much sometimes. Jason shows how he has used Digital Wellbeing to be less reactive to smartphone distractions and more purposeful in how he uses his device daily.
Do Not Disturb
Greyscale
App Timers
Night Sight
Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
14 min
February 20, 2020H.O.A. 1: Demystifying Digital Wellbeing - How can you curb your smartphone usage? Jason explains.
We love our smartphones. Maybe we love them a little too much sometimes. Jason shows how he has used Digital Wellbeing to be less reactive to smartphone distractions and more purposeful in how he uses his device daily.
Do Not Disturb

Greyscale

App Timers

Night Sight

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
14 min
February 13, 2020 Welcome to Hands-On Android
Subscribe so you don't miss Hands-On Android, a weekly show hosted by Jason Howell that will supercharge your Android mojo with tips, tricks, explainers, and deep dives into the world of the Android OS.

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
2 min
February 13, 2020 Welcome to Hands-On Android
Subscribe so you don't miss Hands-On Android, a weekly show hosted by Jason Howell that will supercharge your Android mojo with tips, tricks, explainers, and deep dives into the world of the Android OS.

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
2 min

About Hands-On Android (Video)

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Android isn’t just phones. It's a complex ecosystem. It’s feature-filled. It’s customizable. Each week, Jason Howell will take a closer look at the Android operating system as well as the unique devices running it worldwide. From feature spotlights, to tips and tricks, and even reviews of apps that make Android so much fun, Hands-On Android will change how you use your smartphone for the better. Screen reader support enabled.