This week’s big topic is clearly Google, as the Engadget crew is quick to establish on their latest podcast. Before diving into news from Google I/O, Chris Ziegler joins the normal cast of wacky characters to throw in his two cents on the Sprint HTC EVO 4G. It’s made obvious that Chris is romantically involved with the latest Android phone, labeling it the best Android phone on the market, though not leaps and bounds better than the HTC Incredible.
After two fantastic segues, Nilay sets the stage for the focus of Google’s developer conference, saying that every minute of the presentation was spent taking shots at Apple. For instance, the new mobile hotspot feature was showcased with a wifi iPad, the speed of the device was compared against Apple mobile devices, and the over-the-air (OTA) app installation trounced all over Apple’s wired syncing. These features and several others (tethering, browser speed, Flash 10.1) definitely sound great and are sure to give Jobs a run for his money.
The other big news at Google’s conference was Google TV, which is a little more questionable than Froyo as far as potential is concerned. Nilay makes the cogent point that this device won’t have a tuner from the start, which just about everyone agrees will be a big challenge as far as interface and content is concerned. Engadget HD’s Ben Drawbaugh also talks about the poor performance of IR for multi-device macros, though he does say the device may have more potential if Google’s partners use alternate control mechanisms.
Google may not rule the universe quite yet, but it certainly rules the hearts and minds of the Engadget Podcasteers this week, in one way or another. Featuring the world debut of the dramatic musical theater segment Nilay’s Niggles.
00:18:46 – Android 2.2 Froyo: everything you ever wanted to know
00:19:22 – Google I/O recap: more web than you can shake a frozen dessert at
00:20:30 – Live from the Google I/O 2010 day 2 keynote!
00:20:40 – Google adding over-the-air app installation and iTunes streaming to Android
00:21:08 – Google claims Froyo has the world’s fastest mobile browser
00:23:10 – Flash 10.1 for Android beta unveiled: Hulu a no-show, Froyo now a minimum requirement
00:38:38 – Google TV: everything you ever wanted to know
00:39:30 – Google TV turns on at I/O: runs Android and Flash, partnered with Sony, Logitech, and Intel
00:40:09 – Logitech’s Google TV companion box includes smartphone apps, we go eyes-on (updated: video!)
00:40:30 – Sony Internet TV, DISH first with Google TV this fall; Adobe, Logitech and others along for the ride
01:00:45 – Sad Violin
01:16:08 – The Engadget Show returns, this Saturday, May 22nd with Sprint’s Evo 4G, Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch, and an Engadget editors Q&A!00:02:35 – HTC EVO 4G review
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