Google Burns Amazon and Amazon Fires Back

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Android users are in good company: even Microsoft founder Bill Gates now uses Android. I bet – like you – he’s eager to get this week’s hottest Android news, so let’s dive right in!

Google Burns Amazon

This week Google burned Amazon by removing YouTube support on the Amazon Echo Show and now we hear they’re working on a competitor. We already told you about 5 new devices Google plans to launch (Pixel 2, Pixel XL, Pixelbook, Home Mini, Daydream VR) but they aren’t stopping there… here are 5 MORE we just learned about:

• Google Home Screen (Echo Show competitor)
• Google Ultra Pixel (iPhone X Competitor)
• Google Home Max (Stereo Speakers)
• Google Smart Clothes (Levis Jacket)
• Pixel 2 & XL Specs Leak

Amazon Fires Back

Instead of keeping quiet, Amazon went on the hunt, announcing a new Amazon Fire TV with 4K support and an entire slew of new Echo products. Above is the “Echo Button” for games and more!

You can already pre-order them from Amazon:

• Amazon Fire TV 4K
• Amazon Echo 2017
• Amazon Echo Plus
  
• Amazon Echo Connect
• Amazon Echo Spot
• Amazon Echo Buttons (pictured, net yet available)

Also See: How to get a Free $10 Amazon Gift Card 

Android Lover Reviews Apple Airpods

iPhone users are likely to love Apple’s bluetooth “Airpod” headphones, but would Android enthusiasts agree? You’ll be interested to find out that they’re pretty darn great:

• Read the Review
• Buy on Amazon

25+ Apps of the Month

If you like discovering the best new apps and games, you’ll want to check this month’s list of 25+ Best New Apps & Games and see them in action on YouTube.

Here are some selected favorites and links to download:

• Blue Apron (new to Android)
• Can’t Talk (auto-reply to chat messages while you’re busy)
• Legitifi (quick, unofficial background check)
• Naptime X (save battery life)
• Tinycards by Duolingo (language learning game)

Find more download suggestions right here!

News You Shouldn’t Miss

Follow and upvote the best Breaking Android News by downloading EarlyBird – News for Android. Here is what YOU voted the top stories of the past week:

• Uber prices to drop 80% in coming years
• Google Maps adds Commuting option
• iPhone 8 has a Note 7 Problem
• Sphero Mini announced for $50
• Galaxy Note 8 is India’s “Gadget of the Year”

Popular Topics & Highly Debated

The best place to discuss Android is AndroidForums.com (download the app) and thousands of interesting conversations happen each and every week. Here are some from the past week:

• Stop popup ads on calls/messages
• YouTube killing battery overnight
• Apps don’t update automatically
• MAC Address constantly changing? Return your device.
• More Note 7 Battery Life Questions

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