Simulcast 173: Take Note

This week on Simulcast 173, we are talking about the Nexus 4, Galaxy Note II, Apple quality control checks, Galaxy S3 mini, and Angry Birds: Star Wars – the game no one really wants.

We’ll talk about it all, right here on the Simulcast.

Apple
New Apple quality control checks slowing down production

Google
Android 4.1.2 hits AOSP and our Nexus 7, Nexi, and GS3s
LG Nexus 4 starts to trickle out
Samsung releases Galaxy Note II source code, gives modders a big fish to fry
Brown and Black Galaxy S3 Variants Coming Soon to Verizon
New Optimus G Nexus details suggest wireless charging, no microSD
AT&T Will be First to Launch Samsung Galaxy Camera, No Pricing Available
Google Secures Patent for Augmented Reality Watch, Could Work with Google Glass
Samsung mobile head confirms 4-inch Galaxy S III mini announcement tomorrow
Google Play Music and Movies rolling to GoogleTV, rent and buy on your tv
32GB Nexus 7 in the wild

Gaming
Sony Playstation Mobile now available for Android devices
Feel the Force: Angry Birds Star Wars coming November 8th to iOS, Android and computers
Forza Horizon Demo

Miscellaneous
AT&T Shortens Return Policy to 14 Days, Holds Hands With Verizon
Sprint Tells T-Mobile ‘Not So Fast’, Wants to Bid on MetroPCS as Well

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What are we playing with /watching/reading this week?
Bill – SoA, Survivor
Patrick –
The West Wing (Season 7), Big Bang Theory
Dave –  
Black Swan ( Holy f!)
Geoff –
West Wing, Cabin In The Woods, Forza Horizon Demo

Picks of the week
Bill – updated Slingplayer App – on sale for $15!
Patrick -
Blogsy (iOS)
Dave –
My Fitness Pal (again)- yes, it’s that good
Geoff –
Forza 4