Episode 65 show notes - July 21, 2011

[Phil Nickinson]

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

 

[casiouser]

what about the fact that Star Wars only made a app for iOS?