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Lots of good tidbits this week in Android news. T-Mobile’s Binge On program is gathering steam and support from video steaming services, which will change the face of mobile entertainment. Also, Google is finally dropping the antiquated Safari in iPhone for Chrome in Android as it’s user agent string when testing websites. It is clear that Apple provides web browser support as a convenience, not really as a pioneer. This is a chnage that should have happened long ago. UberEATS New Metronome Card Test drive games from search Root Explorer update Instagram to “optimize” feed Chrome for Android stops merging tabs with apps Nexus gets mid-month security patch Motorola changes leadership New Binge On partners GoogleBot will use Android The post TAV 120: GoogleBot Dumps iPhone for Android appeared first on The Android Vibe.

Android N is in the works for the next major release of Android. Google is adding a ton of new cool and useful features that will take Android to the next level. Not only will Android perform even better, but it will be more secure and more options to customize your mobile computing experience. I’ve rounded up the features that I think will make your Android experience more exciting. Amazon Echo Dot and Tap HTC One A9 won’t hae Verizon support Project Fi open with discount for Nexus 5X March update fixes Nexus 5X bugs Verizon order to pay $1.35 million Android N Features: Multi-window Bundled notifications Better battery / memory management More restrictions on how apps “hook” in Improved accessibility Enhanced large text / talkback Android For Work Data Saver Direct Boot App restrictions to specific storage folders Emergency Information Notification shade New Gesture: slight swipe Single swipe toggles Toggles customizable The post TAV 119: Android N – Features You’ll Find Useful appeared first on The Android Vibe.

This week we cover two weeks worth of news. The segregation of iOS and Android app development is a very hot topic. For years, companies have been trying to bridge that gap and employ a “write once deploy everywhere” model with little success. Perhaps Microsoft can make it happen with Xamarin. Or maybe Microsoft will fail big time like they usually do. Google Now Selling Cardboard  After 19 related deaths in India, Mumbai bans selfies in key areas Pebble Drops Price General Motors Announces Android Auto Updates Share Spotify songs and playlists via Facebook Messenger Facebook Messenger is getting ads Microsoft abandons Project Astoria Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook and others file joint amicus brief supporting Apple Bill Gates Is Confused About Apple FBI Fight, Makes Everyone More Confused Samsung Galaxy Edge LG G5 Microsoft to acquire Xamarin The post TAV 118: The Proof Is In The Framework appeared first on The Android Vibe.

Apple’s stance against the FBI and the court order to gain access to the locked iPhone is one that will have ramifcations for all of us when it comes to privacy and our rights. It also also good to see Google, Facebook, and Twitter weigh in and put their support behind Tim Cook and his open letter. Only time will tell how things pan out, but this episode strives to explain what is going on and the potential impact for owners of all phones. $4 Android phone in India Android “Be Together. Not The Same” Google Stops Selling Android Tablets To Schools Apple fights the FBI Google supports Tim Cook’s position The post TAV 117: Apple VS FBI Made Simple appeared first on The Android Vibe.

All the social media sites are changing things up in order to get more user interaction. Despite all their differences, they all tend to gravitate toward the same thing: suggested / popular posts. Also, more details and rumors on the future of HTC’s next flagship device, and we take a look at some new artificial intelligence technology designed specifically for mobile. Google+ – What You Have Missed YouTube Video Recommendation Notifications Facebook Messenger Updates Spotted Twitter’s New Algorithm Any Rubin Dashcams HTC One M10 Rumors New AI Technology For Mobile Devices The post TAV 116: AI On A Chip appeared first on The Android Vibe.

As you can probably hear in the audio, I am pretty under the weather this week. But, the show must go on! Still some interesting news this week, and it’s really exciting to learn about some of the new features in Android Wear. Also, the mystery regarding Google’s removal of Adblock Fast continues to intrigue the masses. Microsoft Buys Swiftkey Marshmallow Rolling Out For Android Wear Bing For Android Updated Google Gives Away Fiber Google removes AdBlock Fast from Play store days after launch Google Tries To Block Phishing Ads The post TAV 115: Google Blocks The AdBlocker appeared first on The Android Vibe.

This week we discuss security issues with 3rd party Android developers, and how Google invests in security for Android itself. Also, we take a look at the year in review for HTC and what may or may not be around the corner in 2016. Remember to subscribe to our RSS feeds or download in iTunes! LG just fixes bug that made 10 million G3 phones open to attack MediaTek-related bug leaves KitKat devices vulnerable Google’s Vulnerability Reward Program Give ‘thumbs up’ to individual app reviews in Google Play Google Cardboard HTC: Outlook for 2016 Sony’s Marshmallow Concept shows how Android should be in 2016 Moto X Play Marshmallow update Samsung still in the sales lead T-Mobile adds Amazon video to Binge On FCC proposal attempts to open up cable market The post TAV 114: HTC May Disappear In 2016 appeared first on The Android Vibe.

We have a fabulous episode this week chock full of trending Android news, included the much anticipated Star Trek Timelines app review. Please visit our website www.TheAndroidVibe.com to subscribe to the show and follow us on social media. Phones used to unlock doors RetroArch updated with toons of stuff Starbucks now tells you what song is playing Charge your device with the sun HTC may build next Nexus phones Verizon won’t bring back unlimited data Cortana on Android Google allegedly made $31 billon from Android Star Trek Timelines The post TAV 113: Cortana, For When You Are Lonely appeared first on The Android Vibe.

It would seem the bigger and more time-tested a company is, the bigger mistakes they seem to make. Once again Lenovo steps in it and makes some questionable marketing decisions. Be sure to visit the all new Android Vibe website, now optimized for tablets and phones! Google Play lets developers use in-app promo codes Google Cardboard supports spatial audio Lenovo makes a Lemon 3 Star Trek Timelines for Android Google and the Factory Reset Protection bug Google releases 154 official tips The Encryption Debate The post TAV 112: Lenovo Makes A Lemon appeared first on The Android Vibe.

After a year’s hiatus, the Android Vibe is back! I took a year off in order to focus on my growing little family and relaunch of web development and internet marketing company, King Web Agency. But, I have missed all of you and talking tech, so the Vibe is coming back for 2016! Enjoy! Android Distribution Numbers Motorola is going away The end of Blackberry? Lenovo and Google Launching Project Tango This Summer Twitter Moving To 10,000 Character Limit T-Mobile CEO dismisses video throttling The post TAV 111: Optimization Vs Throttling appeared first on The Android Vibe.

This next month is sure to be exciting with a slew of new fabulous Android devices making an appearance. From the Nexus 9 to the Nexus 6, we discuss the latest known information and cross our fingers that Google will ship these beasts soon. Today we also discuss Facebook’s latest app acquisition and how it may or may not impact competition. Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPress or Joomla project with King Web Design! Sprint plans to lay off an unspecified number of employees in efforts to further reduce costs Facebook’s $19 billion deal to buy WhatsApp is approved by the EU Google allegedly working on its own WhatsApp competitor Google+ is the latest Android app to get a Material Design makeover Android Top Deals HTC Nexus 9 appears at the FCC seeking approval This is the Nexus 6 in Black and White Nexus 6 reportedly coming to Verizon

We dig deep into the current privacy issues on tonight’s show. It seems that in today’s world, we cannot have privacy and safety. Or can we? Let me know by emailing to theandroidvibe@gmail.com. Otherwise, great show with some interesting headlines. The new Angry Birds Transformers looks like a fun departure from the tired-out formula. The supposed Moto Shamu is also interesting. I certainly hope it isn’t the newest Nexus device. Otherwise, I may skip this one and wait until next year. Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPress or Joomla project with King Web Design! Sony sends out invites for Oct. 9 NYC event for possible Xperia Z3 announcements The Angry Birds Transformers soft launches to select markets Get moving with Just Dance Now and your Android phone European ruling opens up the cabin for in-flight phone calls, Internet access Leaked photo shows Motorola Shamu breaching for the camera as next Nexus Google Slowly Tightening Android Experience Requirements For OEMs Here’s everything you can command your new Moto X to do by voice FBI wants you to lock up data, but allow tech companies to keep the keys Samsung devices are now banned from use by Chinese officials

It is interesting that when Google Glass came about, no one really understood the value of the wearable. But now that smart watches are the consumer trend, wearables are the hit sensation. Hopefully the vision of wearables becomes more defined as the tech develops. Also on the Vibe, we discuss Facebook and the myriad of privacy concerns. Do you think Facebook privacy deserves the media hype? Let me know at theandroidvibe@gmail.com Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPress or Joomla project with King Web Design! Subway Surfers heads to Cairo Samsung will give you $200 if you trade your old phone Tinfoil for Facebook Android L phones will shut out NSA Accessibility features on the Samsung Galaxy S5 PayPal Here now plays nice with Android tablets Interstellar game Signs Point To Upcoming Google Glass Availability In Canada Qualcomm goes all in on eyewear, releases SDK for VR headsets

Now that the iPhone 6 has been announced, many are looking at iOS’s new features and comparing them to the same Android features which have been present for years. Is this a case of iOS simply catching up to Android? We also discuss the new Galaxy Note Edge and whether it is actually a useful product or just a proof-of-concept device. Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPress or Joomla project with King Web Design! Google makes 2-hour refund window for paid apps and games in Play Store official ‘Spider-Man Unlimited’ Endless Runner From Gameloft Google Announces First Android Apps Running Natively On Chrome OS Samsung Officially Announces The Galaxy Note 4 And Galaxy Note Edge Video Hangouts on Android no longer require Google+ account Is Apple’s iPhone 6 just Google’s Nexus 4?

Google Now has certainly been underused in my day to day life, but maybe it is time for a turnaround. Google has made tremendous strides in making search, and Android usage in general, more conversational. It is welcome progress to me as I dream of one day being able to do everything on my phone via voice command and have a digital assistant. Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPress or Joomla project with King Web Design! Twitpic to close on September 25th Acompli comes to Android Google Play settings you should turn off Google May Replace Your Broken Nexus 5 For Free Under A New ‘Unofficial’ Warranty Policy Stop Log can disable Android logging The OneTouch Hero 2 New Google Now ads Google settles with FTC for $19 million

This week we cover some topics that may have significant impact in a number of areas. First, the G Watch R may force some fans to rethink the typical “herd” (or Apple) mentality when it comes to devices. Then, Google’s Knowledge Vault will hopefully not join up with Project Tango lest it destroy the entire human race. Then finally, we discuss the state of Android and whether it still suffers from a fragmentation problem or if it’s just Android bashing in disguise. Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPress or Joomla project with King Web Design! Round ‘LG G Watch R’ teased ahead of IFA unveiling KnightRider Android Wear Watchface Makes You Almost As Stylish As Michael Knight Nova Beta 3.1 brings new features Xperia T, TX, and V staying on 4.3 “LMP” – Lemon Meringue Pie – Android L? Weather Channel Android app gets major redesign in latest update Google Play still has a copycat problem Project Ara Google Knowledge Vault CM adds call recording to nightlies Android fragmentation report misses the point

Have you ever wanted Android as your chauffeur? Well, that is still a ways off, but you can have Android lock your doors and open your sun roof right now! Thanks to Android Wear, now you can perform a few basic commands to control your Tesla vehicle. It’s great to be back with all of you. Keep sending in your questions and feedback to theandroidvibe@gmail.com. Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPRess or Joomla project with King Web Design! Verizon to throttle 4G LTE users with unlimited plans starting October 1 Verizon may soon allow Android users to remove majority of its bloatware Google Play now offers section for games that can be played offline You can now control your Tesla car with Android Wear Trend Micro Opens Mouth, Inserts Foot After Falsely Claiming That The Play Store Is Full Of Malware ‘Google Hands-Free’ Icon Spotted In Promotional GIF Teases Unreleased In-Car Functionality US House Of Representatives Passes The Same Phone Unlocking Bill As The Senate, Report: Nexus 6 may be Shamu, a 5.9-inch device built by Motorola

And we are back! Again! After a hiatus due to the birth of my son, it’s time to get down and dirty with the latest Android news. Android L and pure Googled Android is not long on the horizon, and we want to be there for every minute of it! Androd Wear is also very exciting and is showing real promise. Finally, a smart watch software we can get behind! Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPRess or Joomla project with King Web Design! New comScore data shows Android as number one smartphone OS in US Android Silver coming in 2015? Android in 2015: Bringing ‘pure Google’ to every screen Android Wear app now available for download from Google Play Store LG G Watch or Samsung Gear Live Android Wear Android L

As the tech world gears up for Mobile World Congress (MWC) next week, the news cycle tends to get a bit quiet. But rest assured, the crack staff here at The Android Vibe have dug up a couple stories of interest, especially Google’s new Project Tango, the 3D real-world mapping technology. Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPRess or Joomla project with King Web Design! Google I/O 2014 will be held on June 25-26 TestFlight beta testing platform ending Android support HTC and the Google Now smartwatch 3 ways to get iTunes music onto Android Ubuntu-powered smartphones coming this year What is WhatsApp Google’s Project Tango and 3D mapping technology  

And we are back! After an extended break, the Android Vibe returns with more news and information to keep you updated on the world of Android. The end of 2013 was very challenging in regards to managing my company, King Web Design, and my duties as music minister at my local church. Compile that with my next child’s birth right around the corner (literally days away), things have kept me busy. However, the Vibe has not been forgotten! Thank you to all the listeners and subscribers who have been patient while I “clean my plate” a bit. Sponsor: Save 10% on your WordPRess or Joomla project with King Web Design! Nexus 7 arrives on Verizon’s online store Google Play 4.2 Arrives Koush teases Android mirroring to Chromecast Samsung phone with screen that curves around the edges coming this year What made Flappy Bird so popular? Google Search update now lets you designate contacts as mom, dad, etc Microsoft reportedly considering bringing Android apps to Windows Are Tablets Over? LG G Pro 2