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Summary: Greg, Leo and Cory welcome a new crew member, Dan Mathis to the show to discuss what's new and up-coming with the world of Google and the latest from <a>Google IO</a>.<br> <br> First up was the newest version of Android, Internally Code Named: Macadamia Nut Cookie, which is focusing on polish and quality<br> <br> It was announced that <a href="https://developer.android.com/preview/index.html">Android M</a> should be available for Q3 2015, September of this year.<br> <br> The newest version of Android will initially be Launched on most of the flagship Devices: Nexus 5, 6, 9 and player, though the Nexus 7 likely will not be supported.<br> <br> Not to be out-done, <a href="https://www.google.com/">Google</a> is launching Android Pay which is coming to any devices with NFC running KitKat or above.<br> <br> Android pay will allow a user to just unlock and place the device on a compatible terminal. Additionally, Android M will allow Android Pay to work with third party apps.<br> <br> Along with Google Pay, Fingerprint reader support will be globally be available in Android M.<br> <br> As part of the shiny new polish, Android M introduces Doze, which is a state of deep sleep where the device senses whether it has been motionless for an extended period of time and manages it's power consumption accordingly.<br> <br> Android M devices will be introducing USB-C support. USB-C connectors work regardless of which way the cable is connected and support USB 3. Additionally, USB-C connectors support higher levels of power transfer.<br> <br> Continuing the new shine, Android M overhauls permissions. Apps will request permissions on an as-needed basis and are individually controllable. If needed, the possibility exists to revoke particular permissions.<br> <br> Audio is not to be left out as well, with volume granularity being enhanced with extended customizability.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.chrome.com/">Chrome</a> has been improved with site-customized tabs and tighter integration in to the OS for apps to display web content.<br> <br> Last but certainly not least, On Tap, will now be hanging out in your Google Now on your home button. This feature will be an Opt-in option for privacy reasons. While we can only speculate at the possibilities as it is Not available yet in Android M betas. What is it? A feature which will automatically attempt to find information based on your current activity and the context of the content you are viewing.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.google.ca/">Google</a> certainly has some interesting new projects in the works:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.google.com/atap/project-jacquard/">Project Jacquard</a>: Conductive cloth for wearables.<br> * <a href="https://www.projectara.com/">Project ARA</a>: Building phones which have replaceable components<br> * <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2015/05/29/atap-project-vault/">Project Vault</a>: SD card with its own OS and encrypted data store.<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.google.com/photos/about/">Google Photos</a>: Specific cloud service which is cross-platform for storing photos automatically. The new service supports facial recognition and has unlimited storage.<br> <br> * New Version of <a href="https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/">Google Cardboard</a>: Now compatible with iPhone and larger devices.<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2015/05/29/atap-project-soli/">Project Soli</a>: A hand-motion tracking system that allows us to interact with our devices without even touching them. Gestures like volume control could be controlled with hand movement.<br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://www.android.com/wear/">Android Wear</a>: Introducing low-power black and white viewing mode.<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2015/05/28/project-brillo-internet-of-things/">Project Brillo</a>: A stripped down version...
