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How to text from your computer with Android MessagesThe Verge Google Remembers to Like and Subscribe, Releases Its Own Podcasts AppGizmodo Google’s new Podcasts app offers the bare-minimum Android listening experiencePCWorld Five new features to try in Messages – Google BlogGoogle Blog Google’s New Podcast App Could Turbocharge the IndustryWIRED Full coverage

Facebook launches Brand Collabs search engine for sponsoring creatorsTechCrunch Facebook expands offerings for video creators to cash in on viewsReuters Facebook takes another shot at grabbing social media stars from YouTubeCNBC Full coverage

Google launches a podcast app for Android with personalized recommendationsThe Verge Google launches standalone podcast app on AndroidVentureBeat Google vows to double podcast audience with new Android appUSA TODAY Five new features to try in Messages – Google BlogGoogle Blog Google Podcasts app reviewTechCrunch Full coverage

Amazon expands Alexa Skills Kit and Voice Service to Spain and Italy ahead of Echo launchVentureBeat Amazon’s Alexa will now butler at Marriott hotelsBusiness Insider Alexa Skills Kit and Voice Service expand to Italy and Spain, Echo devices coming later in the yearAndroid Police Amazon Alexa is coming to hotel roomsMashable Full coverage

Hands on: Google delivers simplicity w/ the long-awaited Android Messages for web [Gallery]9to5Google Google updates Android Messages so you can send texts from the webBetaNews Android Messages web interface is starting to roll out, but the app needs an update [Update]Android Police Five new features to try in Messages – Google BlogGoogle Blog Full coverage