Mobile Roar 128: Apple and Google say “no” to the FBI, Galaxy S7 waterproof debacle, and more!

• Joe Fedewa
• 9 years ago

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Apple and Google have teamed up against the FBI to protect our privacy. What does this mean for the future, and do we agree with them? We’re also talking about whether the Galaxy S7 will be waterproof, and is the LG G5 ugly? Other topics include new Twitter features, Google Play gamertags, and Kanye being Kanye. Thanks for watching/listening!

Top Stories

• Apple and Google stand up to the FBI

Quick Hits

• Is the Galaxy S7 waterproof or not?
• More LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 leaks
• Samsung shows new Edge screen features
• Samsung Gear S2 has an e-SIM
• New Twitter features (GIF search, videos in DM)
• Kanye West’s new album only on Tidal
• Picasa is officially dead

Wins/Fails

• Joe: Facebook colored status bar, Android Wear Doze is actually cool / ESPN “Floor Seats” cam experiment
• Chris: Double win: Leo’s Red Carpet Rampage / Disable voice guidance while on a call in Google Maps
• Ashley: Google Play getting Gamer IDs / FBI asked Apple to un-encrypt shooter’s device

App Picks

• Joe: Focus
• Chris: Everalbum
• Ashley: Gallery Doctor & Piktures

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