211: Fresh Fruit Out of Season
Andy and Flo run you through some of the better deals in the Google Store. Then, we'll dive into the 1,000 Android apps taking your data despite permission blocks.
Material · Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
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Show Notes
It's summer sale time! This week, Andy and Flo run you through some of the better deals in the Google Store, including a massive discount on the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. After the first break, we'll dive into the 1,000 Android apps taking your data despite permission blocks. Then, we'll discuss the Twitter thread by Google Photos product lead David Lieb asking for feedback on the service, and why your IP68-rated phone isn't water resistant.
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Links and Show Notes:
Report: Over 1,000 Android apps take your data, even despite permission blocks
Twitter conversation results in a list of imminent Google Photos features
iFixit: Your phone is never waterproof, no matter what the manufacturer says