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All About Android 488: All These Flipping Phones!
September 02, 2020 04:51 - 1 hour - 914 MB VideoSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is fully revealed at Unpacked 2. The ZTE Axon 29 5G has an under-display camera. Asus Zenfone 7 embraces the flippable camera system. The unannounced LG Wing is a sight to behold. OnePlus Clover could be the follow-up to the Nord. Google's Sabrina Android TV dongle is appearing in-store inventory. Lenovo has new Android tablets in time for the holidays. The Fairphone 3+ is made from 40% recycled plastic. Nvidia just rolled out its 25th software update to the ...
TWiT News 361: Galaxy Unpacked 2020 Part 2
September 01, 2020 17:16 - 47 minutes - 549 MB VideoSamsung demonstrates the Galaxy Z Fold2 App continuity Flex Mode Selfies with the main camera Multitasking Price: $1999, Available 9/18 Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds Thom Brown package: $3300, available 9/25 Hosts: Jason Howell and Florence Ion Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news. Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
Hands-On Tech: Galaxy Note20 Ultra Review
August 31, 2020 20:59 - 16 minutes - 235 MB VideoWhen you want the best of Samsung's best, you probably want the Note20 Ultra. But, can it justify it's hefty $1,300 price tag when incredible options are available for far less in a time when everyone is looking to save? Jason Howell gives his review. Get the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra: https://amzn.to/2QGjR8b Find more smartphones worth buying: https://my.lustre.ai/R3ikx Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we...
Tech News Weekly 148: Facebook on Your Face
August 27, 2020 21:59 - 1 hour - 736 MB VideoTikTok CEO resigns, Facebook required for your Oculus, Joe Budden vs Spotify. Amid controversial executive order and other political concerns, TikTok CEO resigns. Facebook will now force Occulus users to have a Facebook account to use its VR platform. Solar panels are saving the environment today, but what about twenty years from now? Joe Budden announces he's leaving the Spotify podcast network due to unfair business practices. Hosts: Jason Howell and Ant Pruitt Guests: Chris Stokel-...
Hands-On Android 28: Note 20 Ultra S Pen
August 27, 2020 16:59 - 15 minutes - 322 MB VideoThe new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is as premium as smartphones get and the thing that differentiates it most from its competition is the S Pen. Jason Howell shows off some of the latest features of the S Pen in this premium device, what makes it useful, and what makes it fun to use. Jotting a memo with the screen off. Using Samsung Notes for straightening notes. Converting scribbles into text. Live audio recording while note-taking. The power of the stroke eraser. Air Actions for O...
All About Android 487: Note 20 Ultra: The Mega Phone
August 26, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB VideoJason shares impressions of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Android Auto will work wirelessly with all Android 11 devices. Pixel Buds gets a feature drop. Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 get some considerable leaks. Android 11 eliminates choice in the name of security. A new BlackBerry device that supports 5G is set for 2021. Google's weather frog is wearing a mask now. Corbin Davenport reviews Civilization IV for Android. Why the PinePhone has a dipswitch for the headphone jack,. FitBit Versa g...
Tech News Weekly 147: A Phone With DIP Switches?
August 20, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 849 MB VideoPinePhone hands-on, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra first look, Epic Games vs Apple. Jason Howell compares the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra to the Galaxy S20 Ultra and goes hands-on with the premium handset. Lory Gil from iMore walks through the latest developments of the Epic Games vs Apple lawsuit, and looks into her crystal ball to see where it's likely to land. Corbin Davenport from Android Police has the PinePhone, a Linux based smartphone for the geekminded that offers interesting security features i...
Hands-On Android 27: How to Sideload APK Files
August 20, 2020 16:59 - 15 minutes - 265 MB VideoInstalling apps outside of the Google Play Store. The Google Play Store is good enough for most people when it comes to finding and installing apps and games on Android. However, there are plenty of legitimate reasons to want to install apps manually while bypassing the Play Store altogether. Jason Howell walks through the good and the bad of sideloading APK files, as well as showing just how easy it really is. Why Fortnite is a good example of why sideloading is desirable. What is sidel...
All About Android 486: Upgrade Promises Are Improving
August 19, 2020 02:21 - 1 hour - 913 MB VideoSamsung and Microsoft will offer OS upgrades for three years. Google might replace Duo with Google Meet. OnePlus OxygenOS 11 is less stock, more custom. Microsoft's Surface Duo will release in September. Epic Games' Fortnite was booted from ther Play Store. PinePhone runs Linux and has hardware dipswitches! ZTE's Axon 20 5G will be first with under display camera. Motorola has a foldable on deck for September 9. Google Dialer app is opening up to more devices. Read our show notes h...
Hands-On Tech: Google Pixel 4a Review
August 17, 2020 20:59 - 11 minutes - 230 MB VideoGoogle is proving once again that its biggest strength in smartphone design lies firmly in the midrange. And the Pixel 4a proves that by performing well above its pay grade. Jason Howell gives his review. Get the Pixel 4a: https://amzn.to/2Q3pxst Find the right Android phone for you: https://my.lustre.ai/E20Bm Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we recommend at https://www.amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetwork
Tech News Weekly 146: Epic Games vs. Apple
August 13, 2020 20:59 - 1 hour - 710 MB VideoSurface Duo Hands-on, Russian SIMs, Apple's unannounced subscription bundles. Harry McCracken from Fast Company has the Microsoft Duo foldable Android device and shares his thoughts after spending one week with the prerelease hardware. Joseph Cox from VICE got the inside scoop on a secretive Russian SIM network that enables all sorts of illegal activity, and he explains how they work. Apple is expected to announce a collection of subscription bundles for its services and Mikah isn't quit...
Hands-On Android 26: Family Bell for Assistant
August 13, 2020 16:59 - 11 minutes - 203 MB VideoEffective reminders for distance learning and everything else. Sometimes, reminders need to be more than a gentle nudge. Google seems to have read Jason Howell's mind because shortly after last week's episode on Reminders, they announced a new feature called Family Bell that takes reminders on Assistant devices to the next level. What is Family Bell? How to set up Family Bell. Customizing the included templates. Interacting with the Google Home. Room for improvement. Google's Family...
All About Android 485: Samsung's Confusing Note 20 Series
August 12, 2020 05:10 - 1 hour - 1.03 GB VideoGoogle releases five new features for all Android users. Jason goes hands-on with the Pixel 4a. Samsung's Note 20 lineup is bizarre. Samsung nailed the Galaxy Z Fold 2 though! Android TV gets some long-overdue updates. Google stops selling the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. Android 11 Beta 3 is out and the final release is near. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Watch 3, and Galaxy Tab S7+. Ron reviews Dodo Drop for local file sharing. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/2DC76rQ Hosts: Jas...
Tech News Weekly 145: Google & Samsung, Unpacked
August 06, 2020 23:42 - 1 hour - 744 MB VideoEverything Samsung announced at its Unpacked event, a brief review of Google's Pixel 4A, and an in-depth look at TikTok — including its ban in certain places, its potential purchase by Microsoft, and its competition. First, Myriam Joire joins us to break down the Samsung Unpacked event, covering the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung's Galaxy Buds and new Galaxy Watch 3, and the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+. Then, Myriam Joire graciously sticks around to briefly revie...
Hands-On Android 25: Keep On Task With Reminders
August 06, 2020 16:59 - 14 minutes - 223 MB VideoIn Jason Howell's household, the beginning of distance learning has created a toxic stew of calendar craziness. As such, here are a few different considerations when tackling reminders on Android to be absolutely certain you don't miss something important. Assistant reminders via Google Home. Assistant reminders via Android. Setting alarms with labels. Reminders inside of Google Keep. Reminders inside of Google Calendar. Troubleshooting reminder notifications. Host: Jason Howell Dow...
TWiT News 360: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020
August 05, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 1.37 GB VideoAt a live event in South Korea, Samsung unpacked their new line of phablets, tablets, and accessories. Samsung Galaxy Note20 / Note20 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7+ Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 TWiT News correspondents Leo Laporte and Jason Howell comment along as we watch a Samsung presentation that is long on style, but short on substance. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twi...
All About Android 484: Google Pixel 4a REVEALED!
August 05, 2020 04:31 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoGoogle pulled the cover off of the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5. Ron, Jason, and Flo review the LG Velvet together. Nearby Sharing is now available on more devices. Assistant's new Family Bell feature is for distance learning. Google Play Music is about to go away for good. Movies Anywhere makes shared viewing easier. Florence reviews Simple File Manager Pro. Plus, emails about Dark Sky alternatives, Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch, and the disappearing frog! Read our show notes here:...
Tech News Weekly 144: Big Tech Zooms to Washington
July 30, 2020 22:29 - 1 hour - 578 MB VideoAntitrust Hearings, New IP, Open AI GPT-3 In the aftermath of big tech's congressional hearings that focused on antitrust behavior, Will Oremus from OneZero walks through the real reason for the spectacle. China has big ideas for the Internet, namely that it wants a new Internet that it can better control. Stephen Shankland from CNET details the New IP proposal and how it would differ from the Internet we have today. OpenAI's GPT-3 model is paving the way for incredible innovation in the...
Hands-On Android 24: Screenshots and Screen Recordings
July 30, 2020 16:59 - 12 minutes - 186 MB VideoDevelopers have many reasons for preventing Android users from taking screenshots or screen recordings of in-app content. Usually its for security but sometimes its to protect copyrighted material. Jason Howell walks through some examples of how this is enforced, and a few ways to work around those limitations. What kinds of apps prevent screenshots. Why they do that! Screenshot shortcut on most devices. Assistant's Screen Context feature. What is Digital Right Management? The open-so...
All About Android 483: OnePlus Nord & LG Velvet
July 29, 2020 04:44 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoConsumer Electronics Show is all digital for 2021. OnePlus Nord review roundup. Qualcomm's Quick Charge 5 spec is crazy fast. LG Velvet unboxing ahead of a "threeview." Asus ROG Phone 3 is for the power-hungry. A look at new emoji coming to Android 11. NBC Peacock TV is released for all platforms. Jason demonstrates ConverStory. Read our show notes here: http://twit.to/aaa483shownotes Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Joshua Vergara Subscribe to All About...
Hands-On Tech: OnePlus Nord Review
July 27, 2020 22:27 - 12 minutes - 222 MB VideoOnePlus tries to pack as many features as you'd find in a flagship Android smartphone at a budget price with the OnePlus Nord, including 5G connectivity, a 6.44" OLED display, and six cameras. Does it succeed? Jason Howell gives his review. Get the OnePlus Nord: https://www.oneplus.com/nord Find the right smartphone for you: https://my.lustre.ai/y92ep Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we recommend at https://...
Hands-On Android 23: Root App Backup
July 23, 2020 16:59 - 15 minutes - 232 MB VideoGoogle's cloud backup system is nice and easy, but it's not as comprehensive as the kind of backup that is possible with a rooted device. Jason Howell explains what it means when a phone is rooted, and the kind of deep backup that is possible on such a device. What is root? Why root backup over traditional backup? Downloading and installing Titanium Backup. Setup of Titanium Backup. Backing up app data to the device. Transferring that backup to the cloud. Retrieving the backup to the...
Tech News Weekly 143: What's Good About Game Pass?
July 23, 2020 08:59 - 1 hour - 677 MB VideoEverything Microsoft announced at the Xbox Games Showcase, the recent development and popularity of fever cameras, and a rundown of what's up at Twitter: more active users, Twitter earnings, and the recent hack. First, CNET's Ian Sherr stops by to discuss Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase. Between the next-gen gameplay footage and Xbox Series X console, Sherr had a lot to share. Then, Dave Gershgorn of OneZero details the no-longer-fledgling "fever camera" industry. With facial recognition ...
All About Android 482: Google's Dave Burke Talks Android 11
July 22, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 834 MB VideoGoogle's Dave Burke, VP of Engineering for Android at Google answers questions about Android 11. Including: Internal dessert name, standout features, messaging, notifications, permissions, screen recorder, background kills, Scoped Storage, updates, and upcoming features we haven't seen yet. Jason goes hands-on with the new OnePlus Nord. Samsung's Unpacked event will unveil five new devices! Emails about parenting and technology, Smart App Suggestions in Android 11, and Pixel 4 XL defect...
Tech News Weekly 142: Twitter Breach of 2020
July 16, 2020 20:59 - 1 hour - 762 MB VideoSteve Gibson joins to talk about the unprecedented Twitter hijacking scam that involves a god mode console that only certain employees have access to. Rene Ritchie discussed how Apple News is rolling out new features that emphasize local news and audio podcast content. A new project called the Atlas of Surveillance attempts to collect and organize surveillance sources from around the US and Dave Maass from the EFF helped spearhead it. Twitter is rolling out new API changes for developers...
Hands-On Android 22: Android Cloud Backup
July 16, 2020 16:59 - 16 minutes - 276 MB VideoBefore you go to wipe that phone and start fresh, you will want to be sure that Google is backing up all of the important pieces of your phone. Jason Howell walks through Google's automated approach to cloud backup as well as fills in some of the missing pieces. Backing up to Google Drive. What is included in Google's automated backup? How to be sure you back up MMS messages. A look at SMS Backup and Restore. Using Google Photos for photo and video backup. Checking apps for their own ...
All About Android 481: Leak Week
July 15, 2020 04:13 - 1 hour - 909 MB VideoGoogle Nest speaker leaks and Google embraces it. Pixel 4a is published to the Canadian Google Store prematurely. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 has leaked ahead of the August event. Android 11 Beta 2 brings Platform Stability for developers. Android engineers participate in a Reddit AMA. Android 10 update numbers are better than any other version. Google Play Pass gets expanded to new markets. Microsoft and Google partner up on Progressive Web App tools. Ron Richards checks out Hey for em...
All About Android 481: Leak Week: Nest Speaker, Pixel 4a, Galaxy Tab S7
July 15, 2020 04:13 - 1 hour - 909 MB VideoGoogle Nest speaker leaks and Google embraces it. Pixel 4a is published to the Canadian Google Store prematurely. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 has leaked ahead of the August event. Android 11 Beta 2 brings Platform Stability for developers. Android engineers participate in a Reddit AMA. Android 10 update numbers are better than any other version. Google Play Pass gets expanded to new markets. Microsoft and Google partner up on Progressive Web App tools. Ron Richards checks out Hey for em...
Tech News Weekly 141: Big Mad: Note 20 Without a Charging Brick?
July 09, 2020 23:59 - 1 hour - 798 MB VideoRumors and reports re: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, what you need to know about the "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit, and the trials and tribulations of Quibi. First, Android Police's David Ruddock gives us a rundown of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Between news of a new foldable phone and the next iteration of the Note, there's a lot to explore. Then, Stacey Higginbotham stops by to talk "Hey Google." Google's Smart Home Virtual Summit gave a tiny glimpse into the f...
Hands-On Android 21: Nearby Sharing Beta: Testing Android's Own AirDrop Solution
July 09, 2020 16:59 - 15 minutes - 255 MB VideoGoogle has tried local P2P file sharing before, and it never really took off. Now, Google is conducting a limited beta test of an OS-level solution called Nearby Sharing. Jason Howell has access to the beta feature and walks through what it is and how to use it. How Apple handles local file sharing with AirDrop. Google's first effort, Beam, never took off. Which devices can use Nearby Sharing. How to opt into the Play Services beta. How to transfer a picture or video using Nearby Shari...
Hands-On Android 21: Nearby Sharing Beta
July 09, 2020 16:59 - 15 minutes - 255 MB VideoGoogle has tried local P2P file sharing before, and it never really took off. Now, Google is conducting a limited beta test of an OS-level solution called Nearby Sharing. Jason Howell has access to the beta feature and walks through what it is and how to use it. How Apple handles local file sharing with AirDrop. Google's first effort, Beam, never took off. Which devices can use Nearby Sharing. How to opt into the Play Services beta. How to transfer a picture or video using Nearby Shari...
All About Android 480: Sony Xperia 1 II & LG Velvet Impressions
July 08, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 1.09 GB VideoSony Xperia 1 II and LG Velvet hands-on, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, Nearby Sharing. Samsung announces its Galaxy Unpacked event for the Note 20 series. David Imel goes hands-on with the Sony Xperia 1 II. Google's Nearby Sharing file sharing feature is in a limited beta. OnePlus's Nord event will be an augmented reality experience. David Imel reviews the LG Velvet smartphone. Google discontinues the Pixel 3a. Will the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5 release at the same time? Dark...
Hands-On Tech: Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Review
July 06, 2020 18:59 - 14 minutes - 271 MB VideoThe Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are premium Bluetooth earbuds focusing on sound quality and feature active noise cancellation. Jason Howell compares it to the Pixel Buds 2 and Jabra Elite 75t and gives his review. Get the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2: https://twit.to/hot97 Find the right wireless earphones for you: https://my.lustre.ai/nosCU Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we recommend at htt...
Tech News Weekly 140: COVID-Inspired Virtual Yearbooks
July 02, 2020 22:29 - 42 minutes - 426 MB VideoNDAs and racial equality in tech, virtual yearbooks in a COVID world, 5G rollout hasn't slowed. Emily Birnbaum from Protocol discusses the impact that NDAs have on employees who would share their stories of workplace discrimination if they hadn't agreed to them in the first place. Graduating High School Senior Jameel Shivji co-created an app for iOS called HAGS that allows students to sign each other's virtual yearbooks at a time when social distancing has changed everything about graduat...
Hands-On Android 20: Low on Internal Storage?
July 02, 2020 16:59 - 16 minutes - 244 MB VideoA fan of the show wonders how to use the MicroSD card in his LG Stylo 5 as internal storage to alleviate shortage issues. Jason Howell explains Adoptable Storage and shows a number of ways he frees up device disk space when running low. What is Adoptable Storage? The benefits and disadvantages of Adoptable Storage. Using Google Photos to quickly reclaim drive space. Using Storage Settings effectively, Difference between cache and app storage. Automating the process with Smart Storage....
Hands-On Android 20: Low on Internal Storage? Tips to Reclaim Space!
July 02, 2020 16:59 - 16 minutes - 244 MB VideoA fan of the show wonders how to use the MicroSD card in his LG Stylo 5 as internal storage to alleviate shortage issues. Jason Howell explains Adoptable Storage and shows a number of ways he frees up device disk space when running low. What is Adoptable Storage? The benefits and disadvantages of Adoptable Storage. Using Google Photos to quickly reclaim drive space. Using Storage Settings effectively, Difference between cache and app storage. Automating the process with Smart Storage....
All About Android 479: YouTube TV Cancelled!
July 01, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 922 MB VideoYouTube TV price hike, India app ban, OnePlus Nord. YouTube TV gets a huge price hike and no one's happy. Big Android 11 features that might not come to all phones. India bans many Chinese apps including TikTok. Nearby, Google's AirDrop feature is near! OnePlus Z will actually be the OnePlus Nord. Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon Wear 4100. ARCore 1.18 brings object occlusion and depth sensing. Google Pixel 4a hits the FCC. The design of the Galaxy Fold 2 leaks. Jason checks out D...
Hands-On Android 19: Stadia on Android TV: How To Make It Work!
June 25, 2020 16:59 - 14 minutes - 159 MB VideoStadia, Google's game console in the cloud, is currently running on devices of all kinds but as of yet is not officially supported on Android TV devices. While we wait for Google to make those devices compatible, Jason Howell has a way to get it running right now. It's a little hacky but it totally works. What is Stadia? When might it come to Android TV? What do you need? How to connect a mouse to Android TV. How to connect a bluetooth gamepad to Android TV. Using FX File Explorer. S...
Tech News Weekly 138: Reading the WWDC Code Bits
June 18, 2020 19:59 - 57 minutes - 525 MB VideoTwitter's new audio tweet feature might be ripe for abuse, we get a preview of Apple's WWDC, there's a new prescription for ADHD: a video game, and a Google team has created Pinterest but automated. Motherboard editor-in-chief Jason Koebler joins us to ask and help answer the question: How is Twitter going to moderate its new voice recordings? Zac Hall of 9to5Mac stops by to give us a preview of what we can expect at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference. Jason talks about a new FDA-a...
Hands-On Android 18: Android 11 Beta 1: Best New Features
June 18, 2020 16:59 - 16 minutes - 320 MB VideoGoogle finally pushed out the Android 11 Beta 1 release which means it feels this version of the new OS is ready for a wider range of users. It's still buggy and probably not reliable enough for everyday users, but Jason Howell installed it on his daily driver to show off a few of the key features. Which phones are compatible? How to install the new beta. Google Pay issues. Video camera issues. Conversations and bubbles. Screen Recorder integration. Screen shots interface. Smart hom...
All About Android 477: Android 11 Beta Unveiled
June 17, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 1.1 GB VideoAndroid 11 Features, BTS Samsung collaboration, new show format! Android 11 Beta 1 is out with some interesting new features. A few features aren't available yet but are likely coming soon. Samsung reveals the BTS Edition Galaxy S20+ and Buds+. Stadia support is expanding and the starter kit is even cheaper. ASUS ROG Phone 3 is detailed by a Chinese regulatory agency. Google's Area 120 division released a Pinterest-alike called Tangi. HTC debuts two midranges: U20 5G and Desire 20 Pr...
Hands-On Tech: Razer Kishi Review
June 15, 2020 20:25 - 13 minutes - 231 MB VideoBring the console gameplay experience to your phone with the Razer Kishi. This gaming controller features a flexible design with a USB-C connection to support a wide range of Android smartphones, with an iPhone version coming later this summer. Jason Howell gives his review. Get the Razer Kishi: http://twit.to/hot94 Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we recommend at https://twit.to/amazon Sponsor: molekule.co...
TWiT News 355: PS5 - The Future of Gaming
June 12, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 1.43 GB VideoSony shows off the design of the PlayStation 5, as well as launch titles and games coming in 2021 and 2022: Grand Theft Auto V Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gran Turismo 7 Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart Project Athia Stray Returnal Sackboy: A Big Adventure Destruction AllStars Kena: Bridge of Spirits Goodbye Volcano High Oddworld: Soul Storm Ghostwire: Tokyo Jett: The Far Shore Godfall Solar Ash Hitman III Astro's Playroom Little Devil Inside NBA 2K21 Bugsnax Demon's Souls ...
Tech News Weekly 137: How Convergence Led to the Smartphone
June 11, 2020 20:59 - 54 minutes - 575 MB VideoSmartphone convergence, Android 11 Beta. Apple announced that they would be sunsetting iBooks Author and iTunes U, but the writing was on the wall. Amazon banned police use of its Rekognition facial recognition technology for one year while it waits for Congress to implement stronger regulations. Daniel Bader from Android Central details the new features of Android 11 Beta 1, and what consumers can get excited about when its officially released later this year. On CNET's 25 year anniver...
Hands-On Android 17: Android 10 Desktop Mode: Experimenting With a Hidden Feature
June 11, 2020 16:59 - 14 minutes - 195 MB VideoTurn a device into a desktop computer. Phones are becoming powerful enough to serve as desktop computing environments, given the right combination of hardware and software. Jason Howell examines the experimental Desktop Mode hidden inside Android 10 to see if its usable in its current form, as well as coupling it with Taskbar for Android that aims to make it just a bit more useful. Unlocking Developer Options menu. Hardware required. Desktop Mode, as barebones as it is. How to set up T...
All About Android 476: Hands-On With the Razer Kishi Gamepad
June 10, 2020 04:44 - 1 hour - 1.1 GB VideoRazer Kishi First Look, Android Studio 4, Quibi Gets Chromecast. Jason previews his review of the Razer Kishi gamepad. Brave Browser caught inserting affiliate links without disclosure. A wallpaper image that boot loops Android 10 devices. Android 11's Scoped Storage is making APK installs more difficult. Quibi finally gets Chromecast support. Motorola launches the Moto G Fast, Moto E, and Moto One Fusion. Tons of email from fans of the show. Read our show notes here: http://twit.to...
Tech News Weekly 136: Social Change and Social Media
June 04, 2020 20:59 - 52 minutes - 657 MB VideoThe founder of Black Tech Pipeline joins us to talk about the org., Facebook may be a better social media platform for educating others, and what you need to do to protect yourself digitally before leaving the house. First, Pariss Chandler, the creator of #BlackTechTwitter and founder of Black Tech Pipeline, shares the origin story of the organization, how to join, and how to help elevate Black voices online and in tech roles. Then, OneZero's Joshua Adams joins the pair to explain how Fac...
Hands-On Android 16: Lock Down Your Smartphone
June 04, 2020 16:59 - 18 minutes - 260 MB VideoLock down your smartphone. Our phones carry the content of our lives. As smartphone users, it's important to understand how the security features work so that all of that information isn't accessible by someone who confiscates the device, particularly in this time of protest. Jason Howell shares a number of ways that Android devices can be locked down in advance. Consider using a secondary phone. Turn on full-disk encryption. Run a VPN to protect outbound data. Replace biometric authen...
All About Android 475: Android 11 Beta LEAKED!!
June 03, 2020 04:06 - 1 hour - 1.16 GB VideoAndroid 11 Beta 1, Sabrina Android TV dongle, Pixel feature drop. The Android 11 Beta Show is canceled. Android 11 Beta 1 leaks anyway. Sabrina the Android TV Dongle by Google is revealed. The Pixel 4 gets another feature drop. The back cover of the canceled Pixel 4a XL is found on eBay. Chad discusses what he misses about Android. Read our show notes here: http://twit.to/aaa475shownotes Ron - RoundUp App (FREE): http://twit.to/aaa475b Jason - Givz (FREE): http://twit.to/aaa475a C...
Tech News Weekly 135: What's Going On, HBO Max?
May 28, 2020 20:59 - 48 minutes - 557 MB VideoTrump's social media Executive Order, HBO Max vs Disney+, IGTV monetization. Emily Birnbaum from Protocol talks about what she learned after securing an early version of the Executive Order that threatens to control how social media platforms operate. HBO Max hopes to have a launch that rivals Disney+, and Joan Solsman from CNET breaks down why the two are actually pretty different. Instagram is finally giving content creators a way to monetize their media through the platform. Ashley Ca...