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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