Mobile Roar 136: Moto X 2016 leaks, Amazon Echo competitor, HTC clones, and more!

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This week we’re talking about the rumored Moto X 2016. Apparently Motorola is going to take a shot at a modular phone. We’re also talking about Google’s Amazon Echo competitor, OnePlus’ HTC clone, and much more! Thanks for watching/listening!

Top Stories

• Moto X 2016 leak (modular, super thin, 2 different models)

Quick Hits

• 3D Touch won’t arrive in the first Android N, but in an update soon after
• Google working on an Amazon Echo competitor (codenamed Chirp)
• Google’s standalone VR headset is called “Android VR”
• OnePlus 3 looks like an HTC
• WhatsApp releases a desktop application for Windows and Mac
• YouTube messenger is rolling out for some
• Still have $5 promo codes for reversible micro USB cables

Wins/Fails

• Joe: Pebble adds health data to app / Instagram’s new look
• Chris: HTC 10 camera update / Google paying $20 per hour to test Self-Driving Cars
• Ashley: Fitbit is falling apart / Moto 360 is much nicer

App Picks

• Joe: 99 Rockets
• Chris: Gboard (Google Keyboard for iOS)
• Ashley: Feel the Wear

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