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Three cheers for the red, white, and blue. On this weeks special Fourth of July edition of the Mobile Roar podcast we continue to examine the impact of last week’s big Google I/O announcements, particularly what soon-to-be-released Android Wear devices mean for the future of the platform. We also talk Google’s Songza acquisition, the T-Mobile cramming scandal, and fireworks safety. Thanks for watching/listening!
The News
- Google buys Songza
- T-Mobile in hot water over premium text charges
- OEMs will not be able to customize Android Wear/Auto
- @evleaks is human
- Android Wear apps incoming (watches ship next week)
- Carplay gets support for Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Mazda, and Ram
- Microsoft working on a smartwatch (fitness band with phone notifications)
- Lumia 635 launching on Tmo, first WP 8.1 device
Wins/Fails
- Kevin: American independence / Material Duarte fanboism
- Joe: World Cup / Can’t buy a Moto 360 yet
- Chris: Anroid L nav buttons could be placeholders / Still no Galaxy S5 GPe
App Picks
- Kevin: VLC for Android beta
- Joe: Yahoo Aviate
- Chris: Denny’s Atari Remix / Android L keyboard
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- Kevin: @youdontknowkev
- Joe: @tallshmo
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Chris, I wonder how much is your most expensive regular watch is, and if you have one at all. I don’t understand your concerns about the price of Moto 360? If it’s $100-$150 more expensive than G Watch or Gear, it still worth it because it’s not a square piece of plastic and resin.
There are three things that define man’s style: his shoes, his necktie, and his watch.
Not skinny jeans, and not Duarte’s shirts.