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Moto X best feature - Active Display

Moto X best feature - Active Display

Android Central member GMC MaXxwrites in our Moto X forums (via the Android Central app, no less):

Not pushing a button to see the time doesn't seem like a big deal, but holy cow, it's awesome!

On my Galaxy Nexus I would push the button countless times a day just to see if I missed any notifications or to check the time. Now when I pull the Moto X out of my pocket the time and any notifications are already shown without hitting a button to turn on the screen. And I don't have to hit a button to turn the screen off before going back in the pocket.

Also, when the phone is sitting on my desk I just give it a nudge and the screen shows me the time. Its such a minor thing, but makes a world of difference in the awesomeness of the Moto X!

We're inclined to agree. It really does change the way you use a phone even more than that other phone screen gimmick we're toying around with.

  • See what other folks are saying in our Moto X forums!

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Sony 'Lens Camera' to actually launch as the Smart Shot?

Sony 'Lens Camera' to actually launch as the Smart Shot?

Android Central

Latest leaks suggest the name and an alternative color scheme for Sony's rumored camera attachment

IFA

We're just a few days out from Sony's September 4 press conference in Berlin at IFA 2013, and the rumored 'Lens Camera' has leaked again. This time with a name and an alternative color scheme for the device. A new report from SonyAlphaRumors suggests that the naming will combine smartphone and Cybershot, and the device will launch as the Sony Smart Shot. Not too crazy all things considered.

We're also now seeing for the first time this white and gold version. Until now we'd only seen leaks of a black device, and while a white version was perhaps to be expected, how about gold? Would be a perfect match for that rumored gold iPhone 5S.

In any case, we're live from Berlin all next week so if this does appear as the Smart Shot, or indeed anything else, we'll be there to bring you every little bit of it.

Source: SonyAlphaRumorsvia Xperia Blog


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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 tipped for Sept. 16th release, at least on Three UK

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 tipped for Sept. 16th release, at least on Three UK

Three UK inventory

Sony Xperia Z1 also expected for Sept. 24th launch

IFA

We were already all but certain that the Galaxy Note 3 would make its debut at Samsung's IFA 2013 presentation, and a leaked carrier inventory system screen shows us Samsung doesn't have much longer to announce the device. The image you see above, given to Engadget, is purportedly from carrier Three UK and shows the upcoming releases for a few different devices including the Galaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z1 (aka "Honami").

The Note 3 is pegged for September 16th, with the Xperia Z1 coming right after on September 24th. We can't be sure that the release dates will be these exact days for all carriers and regions, but given that we dive right into IFA next week and a major UK carrier is ready to sell the phones quickly thereafter, we have to assume they'll be on sale quickly.

Source: Engadget


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Google working on smartwatch with talent acquired from WIMM Labs

Google working on smartwatch with talent acquired from WIMM Labs

Pebble watch

New employees brought in to work directly with the Android team

The idea that Google will soon enter the connected smartwatcharena is getting more weight today as details emerge that it purchased smartwatchmaker WIMM Labs last year. As a report from The Wall Street Journal earlier this year suggested, Google is actively working on a smartwatch competitor to the yet-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Gear and the ever-rumored Apple iWatch. Talent and technology from WIMM Labs is expected to be a big part of the effort.

WIMM Labs, if you aren't familiar, was a small company working to make watch hardware and software centered around Android with its first product release, the WIMM One, in late 2011. Beyond just hardware and software, WIMM worked to build up a development program for third-party developers to make what it called "micro apps" that were more tailored to running on a small screen independently of a connected phone.

What WIMM did with watches is far beyond what we see with Pebble, which is a frankly basic notification system, and could give us a look at what Google intends to do in the space. It is reported that the employees from WIMM that stayed on with Google post-acquisition have been moved directly into the Android team rather than their own division.

There may be a lot of talk around the smartwatch and greater wearable technology space right now, but there are very few products that have actually been released at this point. We're not entirely sure what Google can do to shake up the space before it has a robust marketplace, but presumably a combination of general improvements in Android along with the new talent from companies like WIMM Labs can get it started on the right foot.

Source: GigaOM


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ZEN & TECH 58: Zen in the workplace


ZEN & TECH is Mobile Nations' lifestyle podcast where we work on centering your inner geek and using technology to help reduce stress and live better lives. In today's episode, Georgia and Rene talk about making the workplace a less stressful space. From de-cluttering to familiarizing to feng shui, ergonomics, and taking breaks.

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While Georgia is a therapist, she's not YOUR therapist. Everything said or implied on this show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. And shouldn't be taken in any way as a replacement for proper, professional care.

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Music is Peace on Earth by wellman.

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Twitter opens up Google Play beta testing for willing participants

Twitter opens up Google Play beta testing for willing participants

Twitter Beta Testing

Weekly updates will roll out with the latest experimental Twitter features

Twitter is jumping on the official Google Play bandwagon today, opening up experimental builds of its app to willing testers. Just as we've seen recently with Facebook's move to proper beta testing, Twitter is opening up the program through Google Groups to anyone that wants to sign up.

Once signed up, your account will be flagged as on the beta track, and you'll soon see an update via the Play Store to the latest experimental build. From that point forward, you'll receive updates on the beta track ahead of the stable release.

As is the case with other beta builds, you'll want to be prepared for a little bit of instability and a few bugs along the way. But if you're willing to handle some of these issues, you will get access to the latest features that Twitter is testing before they hit the general public.

If you're interested in signing up for the beta testing group, you can do so from the source link below.

Source: Twitter Beta Test Group


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Android Central 148: Onward, Germany


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Phil, Alex, Andrew and Richard preview next week's IFA conference in Berlin. Plus, more on the LG G2, a wee bit on the Moto X, who among us has spent the most money on Asphalt 8 and a few of your e-mails. Join us!

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Thing 1:IFA preview

  • IFA 2013 preview - Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear, Xperia Z1, lens cameras and more!

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  • LG G2: The video hands-on redux
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International data overseas: How the U.S. carriers stack up

International data overseas: How the U.S. carriers stack up

International Roaming

Oh, you'll have to pay extra for roaming data outside the U.S. the question is how much

We're headed over to Germany next week for IFA and we're also doing a bit of talking about carriers and how they work this week as part of Talk Mobile 2013, so it seemed like a fine time to take a look at how the major U.S. carriers stack up when it comes to data overseas.

It helps to remember how all this stuff works. Back in the early days of cell phones, you'd be (more or less) confined to a restricted region. Stray outside that region, and suddenly you're "roaming." What that really means, in a nutshell, is that your carrier then has to pay another carrier for your phone to work. And that costs money.

Fast forward a few years, and those roaming charges disappear. "Free roaming." Now, we just use our phones wherever the hell we want to in the United States. And that's the way it should be. But head outside the U.S. of A., and suddenly you're roaming again. And that means it's time to pay the piper. You might get slightly lower rates in Canada or Mexico (thanks, neighbors!), or you might not.

International data isn't cheap. Your best bet is to find a local prepaid SIM card. But that's not always easy and there's really something luxurious about stepping off a plane, firing up your phone ... and it just works.

And so we've gathered up the international data rates for the four major U.S. carriers Sprint, Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. These are all with various international "plans" that you'll add to your account (with one pay-as-you-go exception for Verizon), and so if you're not consistently heading outside the U.S. on a monthly basis, you'll need to be sure to turn off the service once you're home.

Here's how it stacks up:

AT&T

  • $30 for 120 megabytes
  • $60 for 300 megabytes, plus 1 gigabyte of AT&T International Wifi
  • $120 for 800 megabytes, plus 1 gigabyte of AT&T international Wifi
  • No overages, you just get charged for another cycle's worth of data.

Sprint

Canada/Mexico

  • $30 for 55 megabytes
  • $75 for 175 megabytes
  • $125 for 325 megabytes
  • $4 per megabyte if you go over

Multiple-country pack

  • $40 for 40 megabytes
  • $80 for 85 megabytes
  • $10 per megabyte if you go over

T-Mobile

  • $10 per megabyte in Canada
  • $15 per megabyte everywhere else

Verizon Wireless

  • $25 per 100 megabytes
  • No overages. You just get charged another $25.
  • If for some reason you want to pay as you go, it's about $2 in Canada, $5.12 in Mexico and $20 per MB in the rest of the world.

The bottom line

Again, folks, when traveling outside the United States, it's cheaper to get a local SIM card, if you can. We also recommend staying on Wifi whenever possible.

If you just have to have roaming data, though and there's nothing wrong with it so long as you're willing to pay up it's important to do the math. Sprint and T-Mobile are significantly more expensive than AT&T and Verizon. Not that you'll likely have much of a choice when it comes to switching carriers just for overseas use, but comparisons are good.

And as always, if you have any questions about using your phone overseas, check with your carrier. Here's where we compiled these pricings from:

  • AT&T Wireless International Services
  • Sprint International Roaming
  • T-Mobile International Calling Rates
  • Verizon Global Services

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Amazon Appstore offering 10 apps for free today

Amazon Appstore offering 10 apps for free today

Amazon Appstore

'Free app of the day' gets bulked up to celebrate one-year anniversary of European Amazon Appstore

Amazon's Appstore may be best known for its "Free app of the day" promotion, but today's sale jumps from one to 10 apps that won't cost you a penny. To celebrate one year of availability of the Appstore in Europe, Amazon is making 10 different popular apps free for the entire day, valued at over $35 normally:

  • Angry Birds (Ad-Free) - regularly $0.99
  • Drawing Pad - regularly $1.99
  • PAC-MAN HD (Kindle Tablet Ed.) - regularly $2.99
  • World of Goo - regularly $2.99
  • SwiftKey - regularly $3.99
  • CalenGoo - regularly $5.99
  • Sprinkle - regularly $1.99
  • Paper Camera - regularly $1.99
  • Jamie's 20 Minute Meals - regularly $7.69
  • Shazam Encore - regularly $4.99

Even though the sale is being kicked off because of a European milestone, the sale is available in theUS, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Japan. Head to the Amazon Appstore on your device or the source link below to grab your free apps.

Source: Amazon Appstore


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This week's Talk Mobile live hangout!


It's the final day of this week's worth of Talk Mobile 2013 pieces, so we're getting the gang back together for a little live Hangout action. Join us at noon EDT!


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Coming up at 4 p.m. EDT: The return of the Greatest Android Podcast in the World!

Coming up at 4 p.m. EDT: The return of the Greatest Android Podcast in the World!

Android Central PodcastOK, folks. Here we go! The Greatest Android Podcast in the World returns this afternoon, live and in living color! We're sneaking in one last show before we hit the road for IFA in Germany, so we'll preview what to expect next week. Plus we've got the LG G2 in our hot little hands, we'll see if we're still in love with the Moto X and we'll have more of your e-mails!

So join Phil and the gang and, of course, the chat room live at 9 p.m. BST / 4 p.m. EDT / 1 p.m. PDT for the live broadcast. You should be there. You will be there. You must be there. After all, you are what makes it the Greatest Android Podcast in the World.

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Net neutrality, VoLTE, and the future of carriers - Talk Mobile

Net neutrality, VoLTE, and the future of carriers - Talk Mobile

In the coming years we can expect mobile operating systems to become more efficient, more capable, and more flexible, and there's little doubt that the phones they run on will last longer, be thinner and faster, and have better cameras, screens, speakers, and build quality. The platform and device builders have the most to lose - competitors can spring up out of nowhere, they can pivot quickly, and they can easily attract mind and market share.

Carriers, on the other hand, tend to be slower moving beasts, mostly protectionist and reactionary. With most customers locked into two- or three-year contracts, customer retention is a long-term game. Improving coverage and service for a network operator is a multi-billion operation.

So where do carriers go from here? Can we move to an era of net neutrality and dumb pipes, or is it a pipe dream? Will VoLTE free up enough spectrum to make it worthwhile? And what's the deal with all these carriers merging and buying each other out?

Let's get the conversation started.

by Rene Ritchie, Daniel Rubino, Kevin Michaluk, Phil Nickinson


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Labor Day Weekend Sale: Save 15% on all Android cases and accessories at ShopAndroid.com!

Labor Day Weekend Sale: Save 15% on all Android cases and accessories at ShopAndroid.com!

Shop Android Sale

In honor of the Labor Day Weekend in the USA and Canada, you, dear Android Central readers, can save 15 percent on all Android accessories this weekend when using coupon code LDW13 at checkout.

They've got tons of cases, batteries, chargers, Bluetooth accessories and more for both so many of the 35,000 (more or less) various Android devices, so be sure to browse around and take advantage of the savings.

If you don't have one yet, be sure to check out the awesome line of Lloyd Gear!

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Cruzerlite SPI-Force Galaxy Note 2 case review

Cruzerlite SPI-Force Galaxy Note 2 case review

Cruzerlite SPI-Force Galaxy Note 2 case

A phone case for the unapologetic Android fan among us

Trying to get a case for the Galaxy Note 2 that protects it but doesn't add too much more bulk to an already large device is tough, and Cruzerlite has decided to not even attempt to keep things small with itsSPI-Force case offering. Instead, what you are getting for the extra bulk is serious protection around the entire device and a sturdy center-mounted kickstand for when you need it.

This is going to be a polarizing case design, but it's one worth looking at if you need some intense protection for your Note 2. Stick with us after the break and learn a little more about the Cruzerlite SPI-Forcecase.

In similar styling to other cases that we've seen, the Cruzerlite SPI-Force case is a two-piece design comprised of a hard inner shell with a rubberized outer shell that clasps over it at the edges and corners. Not only does it offer a cool two-tone look (the one we reviewed was intensely "Android" colored) but also two layers of protection.

Cruzerlite SPI-Force Galaxy Note 2 caseAnd you really do get some serious protection. That rubber outer case is a very hard rubber material that is patterned out on the back much like a tire, with large square knobs across the back that absorb shock and keep it planted to whatever you set the phone on. The inside case isn't completely hard it gives ever so much so you can fit it around the phone but is much harder than the black rubber outer shell, and has ribs along the sides to help you hold onto a device that is now well over what is comfortable to use in one hand.

While the kickstand on the back isn't metal like some others, it does seem very sturdy and has the added bonus of being center-mounted, which helps with stability whenever it's propped up. The stand folds up out from the case and locks in place as well, again being more sturdy than your standard spring-loaded kickstands.

If you need some serious protection from the elements for your Galaxy Note 2, the CruzerliteSPI-Force case should probably be on your short list. It's available now from ShopAndroid.com for just $19.95 in orange, green, pink, purple, red, blue and black colors.

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The Samsung Galaxy Mega: AT&Ts worst smartphone is its best tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Mega: AT&Ts worst smartphone is its best tablet

Android Central

Samsung has created a truly terrible smartphone and a downright dazzling tablet in the Galaxy Mega, available now on AT&T

Whispers. Crook-eyes. The occasional point-and-laugh. These are some of the things Ive endured on a daily basis for the past week while using AT&T's Galaxy Mega as my main smartphone. Whether Im making a call on my morning commute or shooting off a message while walking down the street, its been hard to escape judgment while carrying Samsung's latest Galaxy iteration.

And who can blame the skeptics? At 6.3 inches, the Mega is conspicuously larger than just about everything else consumers are making calls on. Its not only the largest phone on AT&Ts shelves, but its one of the largest phones in the world, and never for a second pretends to be anything other than just that. Samsung can finally check the 6.3-inch box off its to-do list, at the expense of unknowingly absurd-looking Galaxy fans.

Read: Our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

Unfortunately, the Galaxy Mega is not only one of the largest phones on the market, but its also one of the worst. Shooting off an SMS takes brute strength and two meaty paws; making a phone call looks and feels ridiculous, despite what anyone graciously might tell you. The Mega is the most polarizing device in Samsungs arsenal, and the tough love its been receiving from the skeptics as a poorly designed and gimmicky smartphone isnt entirely unwarranted.

But perhaps all of us consumers, Samsung, and AT&T have got it all wrong. Maybe the Galaxy Mega is being unfairly judged as an awful smartphone when, in reality, its a fantastic tablet.

For every point against the Galaxy Mega as a smartphone, it earns two points as a tablet. Awful at making phone calls, yet picture-perfect for reading books and magazines; an impractical messaging tool, but a fantastic multimedia device. Where Samsung has failed here isnt in the device itself, but just its nomenclature. Alex was spot-on in hisin-depth review: maybe the Galaxy Mega does indeed make more sense as a tablet than it does as a smartphone.

Samsung has finally created the perfectly-sized tablet large enough to comfortably consume content, yet small enough to live in your pocket.

Approaching the device from that perspective, it's clear that the Mega shouldnt be shamed for being too large, but actually should be lauded for being perfectly designed. After countless iterations, Samsung has finally created the perfectly-sized tablet large enough to comfortably consume content, yet small enough to live in your pocket.

And dont take that for granted. Sure, the Nexus 7 might have a nicer display and a better stock-Android experience, but just try to fit it in your jeans. Same thing can be said for Samsungs own Note and Galaxy tablets even the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, a mere .7 inches larger than the Galaxy Mega, is just large enough to need a spot in your bag, or at the very least its own unfashionable cargo pocket. The Mega, on the other hand, fits comfortably in just about any pants in your wardrobe.

And because of where it lives on your person, that is the Galaxy Mega takes on brand new sense of usability and function that traditional tablets havent been able to pin down just yet. Youve got books, magazines, movies, music, television, games, and more on your person at all times, on a massive, easy-to-view display, rather than in your bag or at your desk. The Galaxy Mega is never more than an arms length away when was the last time you carried around your "full-sized tablet" without interruption and consistently within reach for an entire day? Despite a few flaws, including a last-gen processor and display, its convenience and portability are enough to deem the Galaxy Mega the best tablet Samsung has ever created.

But regrettably, labeling the Galaxy Mega a smartphone rather than a tablet is a bell that Samsung cannot unring. Now, thanks to AT&Ts differentiation between smartphone data plans and tablet data plans, youre tied to paying inflated smartphones rates on the Galaxy Mega, regardless of whether you choose to use it as a companion device as Alex recommended. And, though theres no use crying over spilled milk, its hard not to lament over the inability to add the Galaxy Mega to your plan as a data-only, $10/month device.

So the decision for AT&T customers to purchase or pass on the Galaxy Mega comes down to one simple factor: your usage habits.

Heavy talkers and messaging fiends should run, not walk, away from the Galaxy Mega; these users will find better call quality in the Galaxy S 4, a friendlier size in the Moto X, and an overall smoother, more polished experience through and through in the HTC One. Those who rely on pumping out messages, whether it be a friendly text or a business-related email, will see their productivity dip and their blood pressure rise with the Galaxy Mega.

Unfortunately, labeling the Galaxy Mega a smartphone rather than a tablet is a bell that Samsung cannot unring.

But for those AT&T customers who value content over communication, the Galaxy Mega just might be the device to beat. It downright dwarves the displays on just about every other smartphone dont ever expect to go back to a 5-inch or smaller display and enjoy that movie, book, magazine or game as much as you did on the Mega. And dont ever expect to find a tablet as comfortable to hold, and as carefree to carry and store your Galaxy Tab is about to feel bulky and underpowered. There's simply nothing on AT&T's shelves -- not the Note 2, not the Optimus G Pro, and certainly not the Note 8.0 -- that strikes the balance between portability and size as well as the Galaxy Mega does.

Its a shame that Samsungs roll of the dice landed in favor of releasing another smartphone rather than another tablet, as the Galaxy Mega would have really shined had it been labeled as the latter. As a smartphone, a ringing endorsement is much more difficult to earn, especially considering that the Mega shares shelf space with two of te best smartphones on the market today, the Moto X and the HTC One. For now, I agree with Alex in that the Mega will have to settle for being a niche device aimed at multimedia junkies, avid readers and diehard gamers -- albeit one of the best on the market today.

Galaxy Mega


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And our latest winner of a new Nexus 7 is ...

And our latest winner of a new Nexus 7 is ...

Nexus 7

A big congrats goes out to Android Central member cboekhoven, who was the lucky (random) winner of a brand-new Nexus 7 tablet in our contest this week to celebrate our app passing 100,000 installations.

More than 5,200 entries were received this round. Don't worry it'll hardly be our last contest.

Congrats, again, and be sure to give our app a shot if you haven't already!


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Deal of the Day: Seidio LEDGER Flip Case for Samsung Galaxy S4

Deal of the Day: Seidio LEDGER Flip Case for Samsung Galaxy S4

Deal of the Day The Aug. 30 ShopAndroid.com Deal of the Day is the Seidio LEDGER Flip Case for Samsung Galaxy S4. The Italian polyurethane flip cover offers a cloth-like texture and guards your privacy while remaining stylish. The interior can also comfortably hold an ID or credit card. This uniquely designed case protects your Galaxy S4 from scratches, abrasions and impacts from various angles. Comes in dark gray and red.

The Seidio LEDGER Flip Case is available for just $17.75, 49% off today only. Backed by our 60-day return policy and fast shipping!

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Three UK's 'Feel at Home' abolishes roaming charges in seven countries

Three UK's 'Feel at Home' abolishes roaming charges in seven countries

Android Central

Roaming charges no longer a problem in countries with their own Three network

Three UK has announced a new roaming scheme known as 'Feel at Home' that promises to abolish roaming charges when you go abroad. The catch; it's limited to seven countries at the moment, and those countries are ones that all have their own Three network. Still, it's a bold and welcome move from the carrier, and should take some of the pain of travelling with your smartphone away if you're hitting one of the supported locations.

VisitingRepublic of Ireland, Australia, Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, Sweden and Denmark, 'Feel at Home' will automatically activate the moment you turn on your phone allowing you to use your regular Three allowance while you're there with no extra charge.

Three already offers competitive EU roaming rates, with access to your UK based allowance costing just 5 per day when within EU countries, but this is one step further in the right direction.

Source: Three


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Pocket Casts will be getting Chromecast support in the future


Android Central

Just as soon as Google will allow, we can have it

Pocket Casts by Shifty Jelly is one of our absolute favorite podcast apps for Android, and it turns out that it'll be getting support for one of our new favorite devices. Just as soon as Google allows it. We're of course talking about the Chromecast, and the good folks at Ausdroid have popped along to the Shifty Jelly offices to get a brief look at it in action.

The issue isn't that they don't want us to have it, but that Google is currently forbidding the release of any third-party apps supporting Chromecastwhile some final details are finished off. But Pocket Casts works just fine with it, as the short video after the break shows. What better way to listen to the best damn Android podcast in the world than on your big screen TV?

Source: Ausdroid


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