Topic: Android App

NBC News analysts examined the Iowa caucus app developed by Shadow Inc., finding that the coding was rushed and the deployment was poor. Precinct managers were reportedly forced to change phone settings to allow "unsafe" outside apps because the software was not officially sanctioned by the Google Play or Apple App stores. The failure is attributed to a lack of training and back-end data transfer issues.

A recent power outage in Washington D.C. occurred shortly after the previous broadcast, famously leaving State Department spokesperson Marie Harf using an iPhone flashlight during a briefing. The discussion shifts to the annoyance of constant Android app update notifications and the habit of turning off mobile devices to avoid maintenance prompts.

The hosts discuss the difficulty of using iTunes and the official Apple podcast app, which they believe hinders their market penetration. They recommend alternatives like BitTorrent Sync and discuss the health benefits of Quercetin for various conditions.

The hosts issue a "karma make-good" for a listener in Reykjavik and promote the "No Agendroid" app available in the Google Play Store. They also credit the artists at the No Agenda Art Generator for their contributions to the show's visual identity.

Listeners contribute various donations under the value-for-value model, including a "finders fee" for book recommendations like "Confessions of an Economic Hitman." A producer named Ron Boyd announced the creation of a "No Agenda Karma Generator" app for iOS, with an Android version in development. The segment concludes with a reminder of how listeners can use their producer credits on professional platforms like LinkedIn.

John Dixon explains the differences between the "closed" Apple iOS ecosystem and the more "open" Android platform regarding security. He points out that users often rely on brand trust (e.g., a bank's logo) as a proxy for security because there is no independent auditing or rating system for mobile apps. Dixon notes that Apple's app review process focuses more on competition and content than on detecting sophisticated backdoors.

Reports of radioactive tissue holders sold at Bed Bath & Beyond lead to a discussion on contaminated products imported from China. Adam Curry describes testing a Geiger counter app on his Android phone that allegedly detected radiation in his studio. The hosts express concern over the lack of government screening for radioactive scrap metal in consumer goods.

The hosts acknowledge executive producers AJ Reistad and Joseph Frost, granting "karma" for their support. A new Android application for the No Agenda program is announced, featuring a glossary of show themes and a timeline-based player. Improvements to the show notes system at nashownotes.com are also detailed for listener research.

The hosts thank executive producers Patrick Brennan, Adam Colby, and Chris McGraw for their financial support. A discussion follows regarding No Agenda mobile applications on the Android platform, including features that allow users to set show jingles as ringtones.

Adam Curry showcases the new official No Agenda dice and provides an update on the 10-10-10 challenge coins. They highlight listener-created projects including noagendafoots.com, which tracks specific media tropes, and praise developer Steve Oliver for his work on the show's Android application.

The hosts discuss the show's open-source art generation and the various listener-made products like dice and coins. Adam Curry shares his frustration with Google AdSense after being kicked off the platform for "suspicious activity," resulting in a loss of income. He also thanks a producer for creating an Android version of his "Big App Show" for free.

The hosts read a series of donations featuring symbolic numbers, such as $66.66 and $33.33. They promote a No Agenda Android app where the developer is contributing 100% of the proceeds to the show. Several listeners share stories of "good luck" occurring immediately after donating to the program.