258: Not Quite Business as Usual
We discuss why Google postponed the Android 11 Beta event and dissect Google's show of solidarity with Black Lives Matter. Also, why the company might be shifting away from relying on contract workers, and the valid reason for a blush pink TV dongle.
Material · Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
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Show Notes
Andy and Flo lament about their "corona hair" before getting into the specifics of how to cop-proof your smartphone. We discuss why Google postponed the Android 11 Beta event and what the leaks tell us about the next version. We dissect Google's show of solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and why the company might be shifting away from relying on contract workers. We end by convincing ourselves there's a perfectly valid reason for a blush pink Android TV dongle, like the one that's making the rumor rounds.
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Links and Show Notes:
Twitter: Google postpones June 3 Android 11 beta launch event
XDA Developers: Some users on the beta list got it pushed to their Pixels anyway
NYT: Google rescinded job offers for 2,000 contractors and temps
XDA Developers: More heat behind rumors of a Google Nest-branded Android TV dongle