* Android News* Android 12 also includes Printing improvements.* App News* Whatsapp multi-device capability is rolling out to stable version of app.* Google TV app can tell you when movies/shows are available on a service for free.* Some Options for Tasmota/ESPHome devices without complicated serial flashing* The Martin Jerry SD01 Dimmer is still flashable via tuya-convert, making it one of the easiest Tasmota-convertible dimmers for Home Assistant automation.* Kauf Home Automation offers a smart plug and and smart bulb sold through Amazon* Athom.tech offers bulbs, an LED light controller, wall switch, even a prebuild Zigbee2MQTT bridge.* Cloudfree.shop offers a smart plug among other pre-flashed items.* In Other News* Verge releases a documentary about the Handspring Treo* Amazon Echo now supports resuming audio playback on a different device.* 65 Billion Broadband Plan approved by Congress, includes subsidies for ISP to serve underserved areas, consumer labels, and more.

* Android News* Google announces Android 12L for Tablets and Foldables. * App News * LawnChair v12 ports Material You style to older devices.* Google Photos offers More Like This button to find similar images.* Tasker brings back smart home controls in the power menu in Android 12.* In Other News* Google Fi calls will now offer end-to-end encryption * New Pi Zero 2 W uses the Pi 3 CPU.* Former President’s new social media platform put on notice for non-compliance with the Mastodon license. * Roku releases IDK to allow developers to host applications that can run on their Rokus.* Amazon announced Smart Air Quality monitor.* Home Assistant 2021.11 released.

* Android News* Impressions of Android 12. A dozen things to love in Android 12* The new Pixel offers the ability to erase people from photos.* Google tries to improve photography for people of color.* Future versions of Android might support app cloning(running independent versions of the same app). * Google trying to make it easier to separate work and personal life on Android* Google adds app drawer to Nest Hub.* App News* Chrome is phasing out Chrome apps(in 2025)* Telegram reaches 1 billion installs.* Google Chat users can mark messages as read/unread.* Home and Hearth* Google’s Smart Home Platform now called “Google Home”* Google maintains commitment to Matter.* Wyze’s new Doorbell Pro is $65, promises 6 months of battery life, and includes a chime.* Wyze introduces smart outdoor lamp socket with USB port to power camera, outdoor USB cable, and solar panel. * YouTube App to leave Roku on December 9 for new users…existing users may keep it.* In Other News* Tile refreshes its product line. * PinePhone Pro released, an upgrade to the $150 Pinephone with better hardware.* Hank Mahler passes…developed TV color bars, worked on audio loudness meter, slow motion and freeze frame. * Pi 4 prices temporarily increased due supply chain shortages.* The problem with MFA.* Peter Scolari passes. * Viewing HTML code is not illegal or hacking, despite what the governor of Missouri says.

* Android News* SVP of Android offers open invitation to help Apple put RCS on iPhone.* Remember the first Pixel, five years later.* Google TV finally gains personalized profiles for more tailored content.* Google Photo ‘Memories’ coming directly to Nest Hub.* Universal Android Debloater disables unwanted system apps without root.* Happy 5th Birthday Google Assistant* App News* Google Clock adds new Stopwatch widget and new clock styles.* Media Bar lets you control media using a colored bar at top of screen.* In Other News* Amazon is building a smart fridge.

* Android News* Android 12 is live in AOSP.* Pixel 6 will launch October 19.* With tablets, Google still cares more about the iPad than Android.* App News* Try Omega Launcher, a fork of Lawnchair.* Google Photos adds ability to edit date and time of uploaded photos/videos on Android.* Firefox is adding password autofill support.* YouTube improves moving to/from mobile/desktop.* Google to add shortcut to password manager.* Home Assistant 2021.10 released. * In Other News* Google hosting Smart Home Developer Summit on October 21st. * The most popular search term, according to Google, on Bing, is Google.* USB-C cables will show how fast they can charge with power ratings.* Google’s DNS service slows amidst massive Facebook outage.* Contacts coming to GMail Sidebar.* Facebook outage rekindles push for a free and open web.* Did you go to a different messaging app during the Facebook outage?* New Yubico key lets you use fingerprints.* Google to Auto-enroll 150 million users in two step auth by end of year.* You can now send a gift without a full address with Amazon.

* Android News* EU wants to make USB-C charging mandatory for all phones.* Assistant adds new features, like a Reminders Hub, and lets you pay for gas hands-free.* Nest Hub and Nest Max getting improved Spanish support.* Control your TV with your Phone, Control your Phone with Your Face, and more.* Android 13 is adding native support for DNS over HTTPS* Google plans to bring Android’s kernel closer to Linux upstream* Android Dev Summit happening October 27-28.* * App News* Google Photos will roll out “Locked Folder” to all Android 6+ devices. * Pixel Personal Safety app getting automatic video recording when you trigger SOS.

* In Other News* How Often do You Charge Your Phone?* EFF will deprecate the HTTPS Everywhere plugin.* Ring doorbells are getting package alerts.* Amazon launching a $60 thermostat* Amazon launches a Show 15 inch wall display.* Amazon adds feature to train the Echo to identify specific sounds.* Amazon’s new robot, Astro, runs Android, but may not be ready for public release.* Disney+ day coming November 12

* Android News* Google’s permissions auto-reset feature is coming to older phones.* Google Play Services is the new Android platform.* Hisense lets you try an Android TV for 100 days.* App News* Google redesigns Gmail menu bar for Material You* VLC for Android updated.* Android Auto finally realizes that some people drive on the opposite side of the road.* Google integrating Chat into Calendar.* In Other News* Home Assistant Amber launched on crowdfunding.* Sir Clive Sinclair passed at age 81.* Reuben Klamer dead at 99.* Roku announces a 4K and 4K+ streaming stick. The + has the Pro remote. Also announced OS update * Ikea lets you turn furniture into a secret wireless chargers.* Amazon releases a new Kindle Paperwhite after 3 years.* Wyze issues hardware update to the Pan.* YouTube brings downloads to the web.

* Android News* Android 12 is reportedly coming October 4* Android Auto might be testing a new media interface.* Google opens up applications for Pixel Superfans. * App News* You can apparently sideload the Xfinity TV app on an Android TV device.* In Other News* Ireland is failing to enforce GDPR for big tech companies.* PHP still maintains lead at 78.9 percent of sites using server side scripting. * FCC looking at banning exclusive contracts for apartment buildings.

* Android News* The wake word will be unnecessary for specific actions.* Google still needs to save Wear OS.* Raising the Bar with updated guidelines for Wear OS 3.* Final Android Beta is here.* App News* Nova Launcher 7 goes live, allows adding weather icon in search bar.* Home Depot introduces Hubspace, meant to offer a simple unified experience Smart Home experience for the items they sell.* Google Fit passes 100 million installs.* Whatsapp adds ability to adjust Last Seen on per contact basis* Meet adds direct 1:1 meet calling in Chat. * Google Photos expands its print on demand options.* In Other News* Google went from a single page to an empire in 23 years.* How Chrome Killed Internet Explorer* Germany reported pushing EU to require 7 years of updates on mobile.

* Android News* Google Assistant rolls out trigger for Assistant routines when an alarm is dismissed.* Android UI through the ages.* App News* Amazon Shopping App and Whatsapp hit 500 million downloads* Google Calendar charts how much time you spend in meetings.* Telegram pulls plug in Wear OS app.* Chat gets GIF support.* Movies Anywhere is getting a powered list feature which automatically generate lists.* A decade and a half of instability, the history of Google messenging apps.* Home Automation* The outlet is over 100 years old, and needs a smart home redesign.* In Other News* Locast free service in peril as networks win copyright ruling.* Should Google keep FitBit as a separate brand.* AT&T trying to eliminate printed telephone directories.* Happy 30th Birthday Linux.* Ed Asner passes away.