Mobile Roar 53: Samsung Black Hole

This episode started with three guys, but finishes with just two. Despite some glitches Kevin and Joe are able to hold it together for a great show. The guys talk about Samsung’s declining numbers and what they mean, plus HTC’s ascent back to profitability. They also discuss the TSA asking people to turn on their phones, the coolest cooler you can buy, Mathew Broderick as Godzilla, and Chris’ brief time with the OnePlus One.

Top Stories

• Samsung performance down from last year, HTC turns a profit in Q2 2014
• Chris’ OnePlus One story

Quick Hits

• Handful of Google Play devices removed from Play Store
• TSA requires proof of powered-on devices before boarding certain flights
• Go Go Gadget Android Wear
• Coolest Cooler
• LG G3 launches for Sprint July 18th, T-Mobile July 16th, AT&T July 11th, Verizon coming soon

Wins/Fails

• Kevin: Google Maps distance update  / Sprint LivePro
• Joe: Cortana World Cup predictions 14-0 / Flopsy Droid
• Chris: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact now available in the US / Android L Keyboard pulled from Play Store (or robbers stealing $6 mil from Samsung warehouse, or Isis rebranding, or Avast finding nudes on factory reset smartphones)

App Picks

• Kevin: Capo touch
• Joe: Microsoft Video Tuner
• Chris: Leo’s Fortune

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• Chris: @gamercore
• Kevin: @youdontknowkev
• Joe: @tallshmo

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