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Lots of good tidbits this week in Android news. T-Mobile's Binge On program is gathering steam and support from video steaming services, which will change the face of mobile entertainment. Also, Google is finally dropping the antiquated Safari in iPhone for Chrome in Android as it's user agent string when testing websites. It is clear that Apple provides web browser support as a convenience, not really as a pioneer. This is a change that should have happened long ago. UberEATSNew Metronome CardTest drive games from searchRoot Explorer updateInstagram to “optimize” feedChrome for Android stops merging tabs with appsNexus gets mid-month security patchMotorola changes leadershipNew Binge On partnersGoogleBot will use Android

Android N is in the works for the next major release of Android. Google is adding a ton of new cool and useful features that will take Android to the next level. Not only will Android perform even better, but it will be more secure and more options to customize your mobile computing experience. I've rounded up the features that I think will make your Android experience more exciting.Amazon Echo Dot and TapHTC One A9 won’t hae Verizon supportProject Fi open with discount for Nexus 5XMarch update fixes Nexus 5X bugsVerizon order to pay $1.35 million   Android N Features: Multi-window Bundled notifications Better battery / memory management More restrictions on how apps “hook” in Improved accessibility Enhanced large text / talkback Android For Work Data Saver Direct Boot App restrictions to specific storage folders Emergency Information Notification shade New Gesture: slight swipe Single swipe toggles Toggles customizable

This week we cover two weeks worth of news. The segregation of iOS and Android app development is a very hot topic. For years, companies have been trying to bridge that gap and employ a "write once deploy everywhere" model with little success. Perhaps Microsoft can make it happen with Xamarin. Or maybe Microsoft will fail big time like they usually do.Google Now Selling Cardboard After 19 related deaths in India, Mumbai bans selfies in key areasPebble Drops PriceGeneral Motors Announces Android Auto UpdatesShare Spotify songs and playlists via Facebook MessengerFacebook Messenger is getting adsMicrosoft abandons Project AstoriaGoogle, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook and others file joint amicus brief supporting AppleBill Gates Is Confused About Apple FBI Fight, Makes Everyone More ConfusedSamsung Galaxy EdgeLG G5Microsoft to acquire Xamarin

Apple's stance against the FBI and the court order to gain access to the locked iPhone is one that will have ramifcations for all of us when it comes to privacy and our rights. It also also good to see Google, Facebook, and Twitter weigh in and put their support behind Tim Cook and his open letter. Only time will tell how things pan out, but this episode strives to explain what is going on and the potential impact for owners of all phones.$4 Android phone in IndiaAndroid “Be Together. Not The Same”Google Stops Selling Android Tablets To SchoolsApple fights the FBIGoogle supports Tim Cook’s position

All the social media sites are changing things up in order to get more user interaction. Despite all their differences, they all tend to gravitate toward the same thing: suggested / popular posts. Also, more details and rumors on the future of HTC's next flagship device, and we take a look at some new artificial intelligence technology designed specifically for mobile.Google+ - What You Have MissedYouTube Video Recommendation NotificationsFacebook Messenger Updates SpottedTwitter’s New AlgorithmAny Rubin DashcamsHTC One M10 RumorsNew AI Technology For Mobile Devices

As you can probably hear in the audio, I am pretty under the weather this week. But, the show must go on! Still some interesting news this week, and it's really exciting to learn about some of the new features in Android Wear. Also, the mystery regarding Google's removal of Adblock Fast continues to intrigue the masses.Microsoft Buys SwiftkeyMarshmallow Rolling Out For Android WearBing For Android UpdatedGoogle Gives Away FiberGoogle removes AdBlock Fast from Play store days after launchGoogle Tries To Block Phishing Ads

This week we discuss security issues with 3rd party Android developers, and how Google invests in security for Android itself. Also, we take a look at the year in review for HTC and what may or may not be around the corner in 2016. Remember to subscribe to our RSS feeds or download in iTunes!LG just fixes bug that made 10 million G3 phones open to attackMediaTek-related bug leaves KitKat devices vulnerableGoogle's Vulnerability Reward ProgramGive 'thumbs up' to individual app reviews in Google PlayGoogle CardboardHTC: Outlook for 2016Sony's Marshmallow Concept shows how Android should be in 2016Moto X Play Marshmallow updateSamsung still in the sales leadT-Mobile adds Amazon video to Binge OnFCC proposal attempts to open up cable market

We have a fabulous episode this week chock full of trending Android news, included the much anticipated Star Trek Timelines app review. Please visit our website www.TheAndroidVibe.com to subscribe to the show and follow us on social media.Phones used to unlock doorsRetroArch updated with toons of stuffStarbucks now tells you what song is playingCharge your device with the sunHTC may build next Nexus phonesVerizon won’t bring back unlimited dataCortana on AndroidGoogle allegedly made $31 billon from AndroidStar Trek Timelines

It would seem the bigger and more time-tested a company is, the bigger mistakes they seem to make. Once again Lenovo steps in it and makes some questionable marketing decisions. Be sure to visit the all new Android Vibe website, now optimized for tablets and phones!Google Play lets developers use in-app promo codesGoogle Cardboard supports spatial audioLenovo makes a Lemon 3Star Trek Timelines for AndroidGoogle and the Factory Reset Protection bugGoogle releases 154 official tipsThe Encryption Debate

After a year's hiatus, the Android Vibe is back! I took a year off in order to focus on my growing little family and relaunch of web development and internet marketing company, King Web Agency. But, I have missed all of you and talking tech, so the Vibe is coming back for 2016! Enjoy!Android Distribution NumbersMotorola is going away The end of Blackberry?Lenovo and Google Launching Project Tango This SummerTwitter Moving To 10,000 Character LimitT-Mobile CEO dismisses video throttling