Mobile Roar 139: Nexus Deja vu, OnePlus invite-no-more, and iPhone 7 headphone drama

SUBSCRIBE: Google Play | Sticher | iTunes | RSS | Download MP3

It’s the story that comes around every year: Google is taking more control over the Nexus line. Why do we keep hearing this, and will it ever be true? We’re also talking about OnePlus finally dropping in the invite system and Apple dropping the headphone jack in the iPhone 7. We’re living in crazy times. Thanks for watching/listening!

Top Stories

• Google says they’ll be ‘more opinionated’ with Nexus hardware (again)

Quick Hits

• OnePlus 3 to launch without invite system
• Renders of Lightening-to-headphone adapters leak
• Phonebloks founder takes issue with where Project Ara is heading
• More people use Snapchat than Twitter
• ASUS Zenfone 3 announced

Wins/Fails

• Joe: U of M ForcePhone tech / Kickstarter launch windows suck (but Noria is cool)
• Chris: 72 new emoji have been finalized / HTC 10 battery life is terrible
• Ashley: Xiaomi MiBand 2 announced /

App Picks

• Joe: Big Hunter
• Chris: Samsung Good Lock (updates)
• Ashley: Templar Battleforce RPG Demo

Emails & Tweets: (podcast [at] phandroid [dot] com), @mobileroarcast

Follow Us

• Joe Fedewa (@tallshmo)
• Chris Chavez (@gamercore)
• Ashley King (@overlordror)