“Uber has agreed to pay the National Federation of the Blind $225,000 over three years to settle a lawsuit alleging discrimination against blind riders, the company announced yesterday.”
Samsung and LG going head to head with OLED plans
“Samsung has long held the crown where mobile displays are concerned, but LG is attempting to take Samsung on at its own game with an increased focus on smaller OLED panel production.”
What’s the Best Android TV Box?
“I often get asked which TV box to buy, and the answer is the TV box that fits your needs for the lowest price point possible. Considering there are around 2 millions apps for Android, they are multitudes of use cases, and you can’t provide a single answer for everybody.”
AT&T offering $5 internet to low-income families
“AT&T will start offering discounted internet access to low-income families for as low at $5 a month. Any home where at least one person receives food stamps will be eligible for the new program, called Access from AT&T.”
Chromebooks may soon be able to run almost every Android app
“It looks like Google may soon be breaking down barriers between its two operating systems, giving Chrome OS users access to Android apps from the Google Play Store.”
Qualcomm denies USB-C quick charging issues
“The HTC 10 and the LG G5 are flagship phones for their respective companies, and each is equipped with flagship features like USB Type-C ports and fast charging. But both HTC’s and LG’s newest models employ Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.”
A 10 day program to create your first Android app
“Building your first Android app doesn’t have to be hard. If you aren’t overly ambitious, then you can break the process down into some simple steps and avoid overwhelming yourself in one go. The trick is to make your first app relatively simple and to focus on creating something.”
The US government unlocked another iPhone without Apple’s help
“The US government has abandoned its latest attempt to compel Apple to help unlock an iPhone, because someone gave them the passcode. This is the second high-profile case in which the government has insisted it required Apple’s assistance, only to find another way in.”
Top Android news of the week: Security update failure, S7 is great, Europe goes after Google
“ZDNet’s Matt Miller weighs in with 10 reasons to buy the Samsung Galaxy S7. Among those Miller found the aluminum case and the great camera to be top of the pack. The long battery life is also a nice feature and should keep the busiest professional going all day.”
Philips’ SpeechAir voice recorder runs on Android
“Who needs a voice recording app when you’ve got a tricked out voice recorder? Philips’ new SpeechAir is an Android voice recorder that includes a touch screen and camera.”
