Android Central Podcast Ep. 65

Thing 1: Netflix on more phones, fewer tablets

  • Netflix updates its Android app -- and actually includes the update this time
  • New Netflix app runs just fine on Honeycomb tablets
  • Editorial: Netflix's Android rollout an example of a good thing done badly

Thing 2: More new phones and tablets

  • Samsung Mobile's JK Shin says to expect Galaxy S II in U.S. in August
  • Lenovo officially announces pair of Android tablets
  • T-Mobile getting the Wildfire S on Aug. 3 for $80 on contract
  • Nexus S hits AT&T on July 24, presales start today
  • HTC Puccini tablet goes through the FCC

Thing 3: Apps worth mentioning

  • Android Quick App: FriendCaster Tab beta for Honeycomb tablets
  • Sketchbook Pro app comes to Honeycomb tablets
  • Google Maps adds more 3D buildings in more cities
  • The best free backgammon apps on Android tablets
  • ComiXology out of beta, brings DC Comics to your Android device
  • Disney publishes their first Android app -- Winnie the Pooh: What's a bear to do?

Also:

  • Verizon breaks down who's getting LTE where this week
  • Sneak peek at the Droid Does Motorola Droid Bionic page points to a $299 price tag
Phil Nickinson