The Yin to Google’s Yang had a dog and pony show this week. And Apple will adopt RCS later this year, though not all of it. Links and Show Notes: WWDC 2024 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
It's another week, and we have another Google leak, but this one is much more favorable. Also, great news: Google will not chuck your phone for using after-market parts. Links and Show Notes: Google Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents Google can keep a phone if you send for repair with non-OEM parts Apple finally confirms how long it will support iPhones, and it's less than Samsung and Google A new Google Maps layer shows public restrooms in NYC New York City Official Public Restrooms Ma...
The fourth wall is broken on Google's search algorithm. And why you might avoid Samsung phones for a while. Links and Show Notes: An Anonymous Source Shared Thousands of Leaked Google Search API Documents with Me; Everyone in SEO Should See Them Secrets from the Algorithm: Google Search’s Internal Engineering Documentation Has Leaked Google scrambles to manually remove weird AI answers in search The Harsh Truth Behind Samsung's Phone Repair Program We’re Ending Our Samsung Collaboration Support ...
We've had a week with the Android 15 beta, but don't run it on your main phone yet. Also, why is Chrome OS running on an Android device? Links and Show Notes: Google I/O: Android 15's Second Public Beta Is Here, and It's Focused on Keeping Your Secrets Release notes | Android Developers Google says Chrome OS on Android was, sadly, just a fun proof of concept Engage SDK | Android Developers Inside Google at I/O: Gemini, AI and Android 15 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership...
Google I/O is all anyone is talking about this week, including Andy and Flo. Links and Show Notes: All Google I/O news and announcements Google I/O: Hands-on With Project Astra, the AI Assistant of the Future Google I/O: Here Are the Big Features Coming to Gemini AI for Android Support Material with a Relay FM Membership...
This week, it's all about the Pixel 8a, as that's all anyone's talking about the week before Google I/O. Plus, the fruits of the DoJ's probe into Google Search. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex : Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possibilities of technology. Register now or find out more info. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 8a Is an Almost Complete Do-Over of the Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8a First Look: A Budget Phone With Everything You Need The ...
Google's business is doing okay, after all. But wait until you hear how Apple's been poaching former AI talent from the company. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex : Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possibilities of technology. Register now or find out more info. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Microsoft’s OpenAI investment was triggered by Google fears, emails reveal Q1 earnings call: CEO’s remar...
This episode might bum you out, especially if you're mad at your boss. At least this one is about Google bosses. Links and Show Notes: Google search boss warns employees of 'new operating reality,' urges them to move faster Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time Google releases ‘prompting guide’ with tips for Gemini in Workspace Support Material with a Relay FM Membership...
The episode starts with an existential crisis and ends with ruminations on what's ahead in Android 15 and Google Search. Links and Show Notes: Google restructures finance team as part of AI shift, CFO tells employees in memo DeepMind CEO Says Google Will Spend More Than $100 Billion on AI RuPaul celebrates the 'power of drag' from TED stage Google Reveals Better Than iPhone Update For Pixel Users Why the California Journalism Preservation Act is putting support of the news ecosystem at risk Medi...
Mercury is in retrograde. Andy didn't make it to the new Google Store, and Google killed more stuff this week. We recap Google Cloud Next 2024 and what's coming. Links and Show Notes: 5 Workspace announcements from Google Cloud Next '24 Google Vids is a 'new AI-powered video creation app' for Workspace Gemini for Google Cloud is here OpenAI transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos to train GPT-4 5 ways to use the new Find My Device on Android What You Need to Know About Android's Find ...
It's Gmail's 20th birthday, and we're celebrating by ruminating about its presence in our lives. Links and Show Notes: Google’s 2009 April Fool’s joke isn’t so funny now CADIE's HomePAGE.... Google Messages satellite messaging may let you 'message with anyone' Support Material with a Relay FM Membership...
The Pixel 9 rumors are confusing, but not as confusing as why YouTube is letting AI jump around the timeline. Also, have you smelled your Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen lately? Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 9 design revealed through 5K renders; will launch alongside Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL Circle to Search coming to Pixel 6 series, Fold, and more, adding in-line translations YouTube announces ‘jump ahead’ experimental feature for Premium users Samsung's new S Pens stink, literally, compared t...
This week's biggest Google news was actually about Apple. Has Apple finally accepted that it needs Google's help in the AI department? Will the companies hold each other in solidarity as they face the DoJ? Links and Show Notes: Apple and Google Are Discussing a Deal to Bring Generative A.I. to iPhones Apple in Talks to License Google Gemini for iPhone, iOS 18 Generative AI Tools DOJ sues Apple over iPhone monopoly in landmark antitrust case Google restricts election-related queries for its Gemin...
Andy is solo this week and attempting to wrangle his Google Photos library. Plus, rumors of square smartwatches and other shakeups. Links and Show Notes: Exclusive: Samsung going back to square design for Galaxy Watch Samsung isn't bringing its Pixel 8a competitor to the US this year Pixel 8 not getting Gemini Nano due to 'hardware limitations' China Just Weaponized The Smartphone To Beat Apple And Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership...
Google hopes to reduce spam with its new search algorithms. Meta shatters our dreams for AndroidXR on its hardware. And the Windows Subsystem for Android est mort . Links and Show Notes: Google Search: New updates to address spam and low-quality results What web creators should know about our March 2024 core update and new spam policies Meta Rebuffed Google Proposal For a VR and AR Tie-Up Microsoft to end its Android apps on Windows 11 subsystem in 2025 Support Material with a Relay FM Membershi...
