ADA--Apps Defense Alliance




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Summary: <p>On November, 9, 2019, the ANTAD Podcast showcases its 9th podcast, corresponding with the 9th day of the month.In this episode, we opened up with news where I Warren, talked about ADA--?Apps Defense Alliance," a Google-joint  venture with three of some of the leading malware detection companies--Lookout, Eset and Ziperium.The aim of this is to incorporate these tools into the "Google Protect," thus, bolstering the defense against rogue apps on the Play Store.This announcement came through on Nov. 6 from the Google security blog at the following URL:https://security.googleblog.com/2019/11/the-app-defense-alliance-bringing.htmlMike talked about the new "Play Rewards" program where one could opt in to receive credit that could be used towards the purchasing of apps, games, music, books and game on the Play Store.Nimer discussed the new beta of the Samsung UI 2 for Samsung phones, meaning, this is their take on Android 10.In the "apps" section of the podcast, I warren discussed the new Microsoft Office Preview for mobile.The app is still in a preview phase and those interested would first need to join the Microsoft Google community at the following URL, and afterwards, choose to sign up for the beta, and this takes you to the Play store where you can join and from there, tap on "install" and get the app.The URL for Android users to join the community is located at:https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Office-Apps-Blog/Office-app-for-Android-How-to-access-the-public-preview/ba-p/976713while those on iOS (AKA) "Fruitvale," should utilize the following "test flight" URL:https://testflight.apple.com/join/eHAKJBtMI also talked about a fax app called "FaxFile," found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actualsoftware.faxfileNimer discussed the "Your phone, Companion--Link to your Windows" app from microsoft, found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.appmanagerMike discussed a to-do-list app called "Todoist" found at the following Play URL:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.todoistWell, believe it or not, the ANTAD Podcast crew sang a "happy birthday" tune to our very own Gary Melconian (AKa) Duckie head!Now for questions, concerns or any other issues regarding the podcast, please, don't hesitate to contact us via email by directing such to:antadpodcast@gmail.comTo join the ANTAD maling list, send your "join request" to:antad+subscribe@googlegroups.com</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anatadpodcast/message