Mobile Roar 152: Allo finally released, Pixel marketing ramps up, and more!

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This week Joe and Chris talk about Allo. Does it suck? Is it awesome? Why does it exist? So many questions need to be answered. Other topics include Google’s hardcore marketing for the Pixel phones, safe Note 7’s finally available, and more! Thanks for watching/listening!

Top Stories

• Google Allo finally released

Quick Hits

• Google Pixel phones get date and marketing
• Pixel phones will be priced premium
• Safe Galaxy Note 7’s finally available (update out, battery color)
• Nougat Multi-Window works with any app
• HTC Bolt is smaller HTC 10 without headphone jack
• Comcast plans to launch mobile phone service in 2017

#tbthursday: Google Wave

Wins/Fails

• Joe: I used Android Pay! / HTC Uh Oh sent me defective phone
• Chris: MEGA FAIL: Pokemon Go Plus connection issues

App Picks

• Joe: KinScreen
• Chris: Nextdoor