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Will, Manuel, and, for the first time, our editor-in-chief James gather for a debrief round robin after a week of MWC 2023 coverage. From spotting Carl Pei at the Unihertz booth to destroying Motorola's rollable phone concept with facts and logic(?), the team's got a lot to talk about. Too bad our expensive audio recorder doesn't like our expensive SD cards. Or that we didn't have a Mini-USB cable. Despite all of that, we hope you enjoy this episode of the Android Police podcast!OnePlus 11 Concept hands-on: This mobile cooling tech isn't for saleOnePlus's folding phone is official, and it launches this yearMotorola Rizr rollable concept hands-on: Simultaneously cool and dumbThe Nokia G22 is taking Fairphone head onLuna - Embrace the Light in Your Life (unihertz.com)Nothing Phone 2 will be powered by a top-end Qualcomm chipsetHonor Magic Vs review: You win some, you lose someXiaomi 13 Pro hands-on: Xiaomi is growing upThe Tecno Phantom V Fold undercuts the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 by hundredsRealme brings 10-minute ultra-fast charging outside of China with the GT3MWC 2023 | Android PoliceFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
Our Zachary Kew-Denniss joins the Android Police podcast this week to express all the things that have finally gone right for him in the world. By that, we mean getting a Galaxy flagship phone that doesn't have an Exynos chip in it. Plus, more chat about YouTube Premium, Android Auto, and the uncanny valley of Spotify's AI DJs all in this episode!01:44 | The Curse of ExynosWill the Galaxy S23 series mark an end to Exynos? Samsung's Texas-sized answer is 'no'Samsung Galaxy S23 review: A small success20:27 | GoogsoftGoogle is bringing Magic Eraser to every smartphoneAndroid Auto briefly takes some smart Maps direction from CarPlay44:25 | Listening InYouTube Music's next major addition has Spotify squarely in its sightsYouTube says it isn't messing with 1080p — ‘1080p Premium' is higher-bitrate - The VergeSpotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket — SpotifyFind us at androidpolice.com or podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
Is this a hot take? We don't really think so. For all the changes, the abacus flicks, the eraser shavings that have been spent on moving from Galaxy S22 to S23, Samsung has failed to change some of the fundamental flaws it has carried for years on end. We discuss that issue plus we find the joys and discomforts of the Oppo Find N2 Flip, find our feelings for the milquetoast OnePlus 11, and — first and foremost — laugh at the simulated pain and suffering that artificial intelligence has wrought on itself thanks to Google and Microsoft on this edition of the Android Police podcast.0:49 | Bing v. BardMicrosoft plots superpowered Bing app to break the dominance of Apple and GoogleMicrosoft Brings AI to Bing: Here's What to Expect (makeuseof.com)Google unveils Bard AI as its response to ChatGPT for conversational search11:22 | Reviews, continuedSamsung Galaxy S23+ vs. OnePlus 11: Two of the bestOppo Find N2 Flip goes global, the first true Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 rival48:35 | Odds and endsExclusive: This is iPhone 15 Pro: Thinner bezels, thicker 'curve' design, no Lightning port, more - 9to5MacYouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is leaving after nine years in chargeTetris Movie Trailer: Taron Egerton Steals Video Game From Soviet Union (screenrant.com)Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
It's a full house on the Android Police podcast this week as our Manuel Vonau fills in for the vacationing Daniel, friend of the show Mishaal Rahman joins us to break down Android 14's first developer preview, Google breaks down trying to explain what its AI applications do, and Will tries not to break himself cramming in some thoughts on the Galaxy S23 Ultra and OnePlus 11. Like a good tarp, we cover a lot of ground.02:03 | Android 14 DP1The Android 14 Developer Preview is here, get it right nowAndroid 14 timeline revealed: Six releases before it's stableGoogle and Qualcomm tease satellite connectivity for Android phones24:01 | Artificial IndulgenceGoogle unveils Bard AI as its response to ChatGPT for conversational searchMicrosoft debuts new version of Bing that could finally rival Google (xda-developers.com)The Google-Microsoft AI tussle could be a windfall for Apple (qz.com)36:05 | Will's 8,000 wordsSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. OnePlus 11: Two great phonesSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Familiar, fantasticOnePlus 11 review: The right way to compromiseFind the team online - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @manuelvonau @MishaalRahman @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
Iterative may be boring. But will the small details matter enough to get people talking and buying a new Galaxy S phone this year? With Unpacked out of the way, we're talking with XDA TV's Alex Dobie (who's had a lot of chat time with Daniel and Ara) about whether Samsung has made its case for an upgrade to the people it needs to convince. Get ready for a full 44 minutes of Galaxy S23 discussion!Apologies for Ara's audio for most of the episode — the RAM suck that is Chrome affected her file, but that's fixed in the last 8 minutes of the show.The Galaxy S23 series is officially unpacked — here's everything you need to knowSamsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ hands-on: To boldly go where it went beforeSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra hands-on: Incremental changes have never been more appealingWhich size Samsung Galaxy S23 should you buy?Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra: Spot the difference on expert modeSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S21 Ultra: Is the upgrade worth it?Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Time to trade upThe best Samsung Galaxy S23 series deals: Preorder bonuses, bundles, and creditsWhich Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra color should you buy?Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, two days in: The start of something familiarFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @AlexDobie @AndroidPolice @xdadevelopers @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
The best things you'll hear on the Android Police podcast can't be scripted. We swear. In the prelude to Galaxy Unpacked, we chat about potential Pixel Tablet delays, the sound of a OnePlus Pad, and the bad, bad things Google has done across the advertising market, Google TV, Android Auto... it just piles up. Join us.03:10 | Absorb this informationGoogle Pixel Tablet plans get streamlined as latest rumor goes all-in on ProHere's your first look at the OnePlus Pad13:32 | Not in a buying moodSmartphone shoppers said 'no thank you' to last year's boring, expensive lineup23:46 | Google be trippin'Google TV ads are getting awfulAlphabet hit with a new antitrust lawsuit over Google's online adsAndroid Auto's 8.7 update is probably not the one you've been waiting forWaze is nearly ready for Android Auto's latest redesignFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
We are the trash compactor of tech podcasts this week at the Android Police podcast as we whistle past Stadia's headstone, wobble between Samsung and Qualcomm's big partnership with the Galaxy S23, graciously evaluate Apple's mini-show of the season, and then throw it all away in a compost bin, replete with expensive subscription service. This will be the most enjoyable dumpster fire of an hour you'll spend this week. Enjoy!04:41 | Vale StadiaWill Google Stadia be missed?Google's Stadia Controller Bluetooth upgrade tool has arrivedNvidia cranks up GeForce Now's frame rate big time with new RTX 4080 tier23:38 | SamsoupSamsung Galaxy S23 phones could run this exclusive souped-up version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Samsung's shifting focus in smartphone SoC development could spell the end of Exynos33:06 | At Home with AppleApple could have a home-first Google Pixel Tablet competitor in the worksApple announces a new full-size HomePod speaker47:49 | Dump ThisNest co-founder wants to help turn food waste into chicken feedFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
Because it's pretty cold. But we'll get to that in due time. Also on this episode of the Android Police podcast, we round up our finds so far on Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2, let the Galaxy S23 color us unsurprised, and tie it all up with a pretty bow from Nothing because the present ain't worth it. We have to pace ourselves; it's packed a show.04:13 | In Google31 new emoji hit Google Pixels with Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 can force-theme all icons on your home screenGoogle's upcoming eSIM tweaks put users in control, not carriersSkagen Falster Gen 6's long-awaited Wear OS 3 update took away as much as it gave23:20 | On SamsungThe Samsung Galaxy S23 series is just drowning in leaks, and we've got all the picsSamsung could revive the Galaxy S Fan Edition series43:18 | Anywhere else?@MKBHD | Hot takes: No more budget phones. Just longer software support for flagships.Here's every Samsung device that will get 4 Android OS upgradesHow long will my Google Pixel get Android and security updates?OnePlus trumps Google with its new Android update schedule, but it's not perfectThe Nothing Phone 1 is finally heading to the US, sort ofFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
Our Stephen Schenck and Taylor Kerns have been trapezing across Las Vegas as CES 2023 rolls along and they were kind enough to drop by the Android Police podcast for a few minutes to give some thoughts on what they've seen so far from the likes of Razer, Withings, Lenovo, and others. Plus, Ara and Will cover Pixel 7 shatterings and Android Auto matters. It's all on this first episode of the year!Apologies for the rough and choppy audio in the early portion — we had to take up our backup file for Stephen and Taylor's bytes.0:15 | CES, the showWithings U-Scan is a golden opportunity to smarten up your toilet with health insightsAcer debuts new Chromebox and all-in-one that's not actually all in one at CES 2023Get ready to live life on the Razer Edge, as this next-gen Android gaming handheld prepares to landThe Lenovo Tab Extreme combines the best of Apple and Samsung into one behemoth tabletThe super rugged Motorola ThinkPhone combines carbon fiber with your daily 9-to-5The best of CES 2023: Android Police's awards for the big tech show21:15 | Back at the RanchAndroid Auto's massive redesign is finally rolling out to everyoneSome Google Pixels are failing to connect to in-car Bluetooth after installing January's security patchThe Google Pixel 7's rear camera glass spontaneously shatters for someCarriers love the Google Pixel 7, and so do their subscribersFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @StephenSchenck @taylorkerns @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY...
What do we use our technology to read, listen, and watch? Will and Daniel share their top picks across cinema and TV for what they ranked highly in 2022. It's Christmas — what else are you going to listen to? Happy holidays and we'll see you in a couple weeks to cap off CES.Will Sattelberg's profile • LetterboxdAvatar: The Way of Water (2022) | ScreenRantSpider-Man: No Way Home (2021) | ScreenRantThe Fabelmans (2022) | ScreenRantTop Gun: Maverick (2022) | ScreenRantEverything Everywhere All at Once (2022) | ScreenRantNope (2022) | ScreenRantThe Batman (2022) | ScreenRantJackass Forever (2022) | ScreenRantConfess, Fletch | ScreenRantTar (2022) | ScreenRantAftersun (2022) | ScreenRantAndor (2022) | ScreenRantYellowjackets (2021) | ScreenRantStation Eleven Ending, Real Meaning & Book Changes Explained (screenrant.com)Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) | ScreenRantAtlanta (2016) | ScreenRantthe dropout | ScreenRantAbbott Elementary (2021) | ScreenRantThe White Lotus (2021) | ScreenRantThe Rehearsal (2022) | ScreenRantFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "
This week, we can't help ourselves. A billionaire who's in way too deep with a $44 billion waste of time has once again proven that he can't handle a little heat from journalists. Will he get out of the kitchen anytime soon? Preferably without burning the house down? That plus our first look at what features Pixel phones might get this spring, our picks for the Best of 2022, and so much more! It's the Android Police podcast.04:15 | Where's Elon?Free Speech On Twitter Doesn't Apply To Journalists Who Cover Elon Musk (screenrant.com)13:04 | QPR2 StartAll you need to know about what's new in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 123:09 | MedleyThe inevitable Moto ThinkPhone leaks with all the fake carbon fiber you'd expectMatter is rolling out to Android phones and the Google Home ecosystemGoogle Wallet lets you add digital IDs in beta, if you're lucky33:55 | Creme of the CropAndroid Police Awards 2022: our favorite phone, smartwatch, tablet, and moreExtracts:The search for the saddest punt in the world | Chart PartyMatter: Making the smart home a more connected, comfortable, and helpful place.Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
This week on the Android Police Podcast, a case of artificial intelligence-induced Seasonal Affective Disorder and yet another cold have stricken at least one member of the team. It'll make talking about the latest Pixel Feature Drop, some Pixel Fold rumors, and those crazy Lensa profile pics a lot more interesting. Best enjoyed with a recommended dose of DayQuil or NyQuil.03:01 | Drop the FeatsDecember Pixel Feature Drop has Clear Calling, a free VPN, and new Recorder tools for Google's latest phonesGoogle Pixel Fold animations offer best look at the foldable yet37:00 | Machine Lightning RoundHow To Turn Your Selfies Into ‘Magic Avatars' With Viral App Lensa AI (screenrant.com)OpenAI's New Conversational Chatbot Is Free To Use (For Now) (screenrant.com)Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
December has come and we're on a merry-go-round here in Androidland with plenty to keep us busy. Whether we're bringing out our spectrometers for color critiques, needlessly bashing OnePlus (more than we have to) for its software updates, and rightfully bashing Elon Musk for using his favorite hammer to bash all his Twitter problems into shape, we invite you to come along with the Android Police podcast as we head into the last month of 2022 together!01:16 | Radio ViolenceSpotify Wrapped 2022 is finally here for you to show off how cool your listening tastes were this yearYouTube Music is back with your 2022 Recap, highlighting all the songs that kept you going this year05:31 | Under the (Table) InfluenceThe FTC wants to fine Google nearly $10m over deceptive Pixel 4 ads aired three years ago15:36 | Pixel PixHere's your first look at the Google Pixel 7a23:08 | Upping the UpdatesOnePlus trumps Google with its new Android update schedule, but it's not perfect31:28 | Oh, Elon...Elon Musk should not make the Twitter Phone — for his own sake41:23 | Color TheorySamsung Galaxy S23's official cases and color options detailedFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
Yes, we're dropping this episode early this week — happy Turkey Day from the Android Police podcast. Don't mess with the bad birds.In this episode, Will gets back from Hawaii safely and has more Snapdragon stuff to share. Also, we catch a ride on the struggle bus through Silicon Valley as the world tells Elon Musk to "soak their deck" and Amazon tries to whisper about Alexa being a failure without them hearing.01:59 | Mahalo for the trip, QualcommQualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has got what 2023 flagships craveQualcomm's plans for persistent machine vision feel very Google — in the best way possibleThe Razer Edge is a powerful Android tablet designed for cloud gamingQualcomm has a name for its custom Windows on Arm silicon: Oryon (xda-developers.com)25:00 | What now, Alexa?Amazon's Alexa is in troubleFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
But will it be Dragon-ier? Maybe. Our own Will Sattelberg was at Qualcomm's Tech Summit in Hawaii this week for the debut of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. We're taking a quick run-through with SVP of Engineering Chris Patrick of all the things you need to know about it on this week's episode of the Android Police podcast.Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has got what 2023 flagships craveOppo is first to announce a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone, with a whole lot of collaborative swaggerOnePlus 11 is coming, featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Samsung Galaxy S23 could go all-in with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm's plans for persistent machine vision feel very Google — in the best way possibleFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
Surprising SFX from the start! This was the title that the team played around with during the recording of this episode and it turned by the end of the session that this was not even true. You'll learn more about it from Android Police coverage later on. In the meantime, we've got old Google business, new Google business, and also our dip on the new MediaTek chip. Welcome to the Android Police podcast.03:09 | Political birdballTwitter ruined blue verified checks so Dbrand's like: screw it, stickers08:09 | Pixel AteGoogle Pixel 8 leak tells us codenames, new Tensor chip, and more RAM15:47 | Why Is All the Stadia Gone?Google has started refunding your Stadia purchases23:49 | YouTube MoneyYouTube Music and Premium now have over 80 million paid subscribers34:17 | Immense DimensityMediaTek's new Dimensity 9200 chip is the flagship Snapdragon competitor we've been waiting forFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
This week, we're settling down in our smart homes with the announcement of a bunch of gear supporting Matter, the new protocol that's supposed to unify the disparate Amazon, Apple, and Google ecosystems. Plus, a heaping side helping of Steam talk from the ChromeOS tests to our favorite games. It's the Android Police podcast.06:18 | It's Matter TimeNew smart home standard Matter is finally officially official with 190 certified devicesUsing Matter across multiple smart home ecosystems is a little complicated, but it will get betterLong-awaited Matter support is coming to 17 Amazon smart speakers and displays next monthNanoleaf announces its first Matter-enabled lighting products, launching 2023What is Matter: The new smart home standard explained27:24 | Steamy ChromeChromeOS gets serious about gaming as Steam support enters betaThe redesigned Steam app is live, complete with a new login flow42:11 | Shower thoughtsValve's Steam Deck is the latest attempt to make portable PC gaming a thingNiagara Launcher Pro decouples from Google Play, now on all Android phonesFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0
In that it's kinda bad. That's it. Daniel may have a cold (or something), but that won't stop him from taking down the Pixel Watch, the $449 iPad, and the massive financial wreck that is the tech sector these days. Also, Ara and Will are in there, too. And we get to talk about Android. I mean, Andor. This is what we're calling the jazz hands version of the Android Police podcast. 07:37 | Google https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-q3-2022-earnings-hardware-focus-fewer-moonshots-economic-downturn/ (Google's latest earnings confirm new hardware focus, fewer moonshots, and economic downturn) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-a-succeed-wear-os-hardware/ (Google needs to release a budget Pixel Watch a to be competitive) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-store-trade-in-confirmations-disappearing-full-price-pixel-purchases/ (The Google Store's got a big problem with trade-ins) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-pixel-watch-has-a-calorie-problem/ (The Pixel Watch has a calorie problem) 33:29 | Apple https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-confirms-iphone-usb-c/ (Apple confirms it will create a USB-C iPhone, but the Lightning port may not completely disappear) https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/27/23426993/apple-app-store-rules-guidelines-ads-changes-flexes-control (Apple flexes its control over the App Store - The Verge) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-manufacturers-should-steal-magsafe/ (I am stuck on MagSafe, because MagSafe isn't stuck on my phone) https://screenrant.com/tag/andor/ (Andor (2022) | ScreenRant) https://screenrant.com/leftovers-season-2-overhaul-transformed-show/ (The Leftovers' Season 2 Overhaul Made It Must-See TV (screenrant.com)) https://screenrant.com/tag/prometheus/ (Prometheus (2012) | ScreenRant) https://screenrant.com/tag/the-last-duel/ (The Last Duel (2021) | ScreenRant) https://screenrant.com/kingdom-heaven-directors-cut-changes-better/ (Kingdom of Heaven Director's Cut Changes: Why It's Better (screenrant.com)) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
The Android Police podcast is now available to own on DVD. Sound the "pivot" klaxon as we cover Google's turning on the entire ship from YouTube to Pixel to cloud gaming and more. We might not survive the first 20 minutes of the episode. 03:16 | Down the YouTubes https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-premium-subscribers-canada-massive-surprise-price-hike/ (YouTube Premium subscribers just got a massive surprise price hike) https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-music-redesigned-playlist-view-wide-rollout/ (YouTube Music's redesigned playlist view is rolling out widely) 28:20 | Message Me This https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-sms-react-suggested-starring-replies-more/ (Google is making Messages even more like iMessage, but still won't get you that blue bubble) https://www.androidpolice.com/new-google-messages-contacts-app-icons-rolling-out-beta/ (New Google Messages and Contacts app icons rolling out in beta) https://www.androidpolice.com/signal-removes-sms-support/ (Signal is dropping SMS support — and that's a good thing) 38:38 | Post-Stadia Blues? https://www.androidpolice.com/acer-asus-lenovo-cloud-gaming-chromebooks-launch/ (Gaming Chromebooks are real and going on sale from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo soon) 47:43 | The Ultimate Pivot https://www.androidpolice.com/google-all-in-pixel-hardware-fight-apple-de-emphasizing-assistant/ (Google is going all-in on Pixel hardware to fight Apple, de-emphasizing Assistant) https://www.androidpolice.com/most-ineresting-phones-north-korea/ (The wild, wonderful world of North Korean smartphones) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
After barely a week to review the phones and watch, we're all Pixel-pooped out. But hey, we're still more than ready to deliver you what we're thinking about the Pixel 7, the Pixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel Watch — the stuff that actually didn't make it into our articles. All that plus some "breaking news" from Netflix (it was fresh on a Thursday) on this episode of the Android Police podcast! 03:47 | Pros talking Pro https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-review/ (Google Pixel 7 Review: The Most Refined Pixel Yet) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-pro-review/ (Google Pixel 7 Pro review: A showcase for Google) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-pro-display-obscene-amount-of-power/ (The Google Pixel 7 Pro's display draws an obscene amount of power) 33:39 | Netflix goes AD hoc https://www.androidpolice.com/netflix-ad-supported-tier-announced/ (Netflix's ad-supported tier is here, and it's got some major restrictions) 48:19 | A Palatable Watch? https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-review/ (Google Pixel Watch review: Fashion over fitness) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-fitbit-integration-competitor-apple-watch/ (The Google Pixel Watch's health and fitness features spell trouble for Apple Watch) https://www.androidpolice.com/why-google-pixel-phones-hardware-do-not-sell/ (Google makes solid hardware, so why aren't more people buying its products?) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
What's been made by Google can be unmade by Google, too. Yes, there was a big event last week that focused on refining what can be considered to be a successful hardware line. We also had a bunch of sticky notes reminding us to come back to other bits later. And then there's the juxtaposition of demise as we examine how Google continues to fail consumers with an emboldened policy of attrition toward programs like Stadia. We're riding the pendulum on this episode of the Android Police podcast. 05:11 | Pixel Phones https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-pixel-7-pro-hands-on/ (Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro hands-on: Refined elegance) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-pro-announcement/ (The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are here: Google nails the balancing act) 29:03 | Pixel Watch https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-hands-on/ (Google Pixel Watch hands-on: Trying to live up to the hype) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-full-reveal/ (The Google Pixel Watch is finally here with a premium $350 price tag) 39:51 | Miscellany https://www.androidpolice.com/google-teases-tensor-pixel-tablet-dock/ (Google teases Pixel Tablet once again, reveals magnetic speaker dock) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-tablet-two-dock-options/ (Google Pixel Tablet may have two different dock options) https://www.androidpolice.com/nest-doorbell-wired-2nd-gen-launch/ (Google's new wired Nest Doorbell is here a whole year after being teased) 47:24 | The end https://www.androidpolice.com/google-shutting-down-stadia/ (It's game over for Stadia, will shut down in early 2023) https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-receive-stadia-refund/ (How to receive a Google Stadia refund) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
And to think that we recorded this episode on Tuesday! Crack onto Thursday and Stadia goes kaput. But alas, we're here with a great show this week as people deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and as we look ahead to more severe weather for as long as we live. We talk about how to prepare and what's coming to help on the tech side. That and a lot more on the Android Police podcast. 04:40 | Check out our Pixel Bracket! https://twitter.com/AndroidPolice/status/1574401846575235079 (Android Police on Twitter) 15:46 | Weather troubles https://www.androidpolice.com/how-phone-help-during-emergency-weather-events/ (How your phone can help you prepare for emergency weather) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-best-weather-apps-for-android/ (The best weather apps for Android) 23:47 | Walled garden of games https://gamerant.com/apple-arcade-adding-4-new-originals-tom-hanks-trivia/ (Apple Arcade Adding 4 New Originals Including Tom Hanks Trivia (gamerant.com)) https://www.androidpolice.com/netflix-own-games-studio/ (Netflix wants another games studio and it'll build it by itself) https://www.droidgamers.com/2022/09/26/oxenfree-delisted-on-android-in-favour-of-new-netflix-version/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20best%20video,but%20also%20a%20worrying%20future. (Oxenfree delisted on Android in favour of new Netflix version (droidgamers.com)) https://www.androidpolice.com/logitech-g-cloud-gaming-handheld-release/ (Logitech's G Cloud gaming handheld arrives today with an obscene price tag) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Daniel walks on the edge of buying an Apple Watch Ultra, Will calls out Apple for doing a bad job of copying Android's always-on display, and Ara just wishes cases for foldable phones were better. It's a quintessential episode of the Android Police podcast and it starts with Pixel news... 02:14 | Tensor tension and Watch strapping https://www.androidpolice.com/google-tensor-g2-cpu-cores/ (The Pixel 7's Tensor G2 has a lot of surprises for a boring upgrade) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-watch-retail-leak-expensive/ (Pixel Watch retail leak suggests Google thinks it can get away with Apple Watch pricing) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-pixel-watch-could-come-in-four-colorways/ (The Pixel Watch could come in four colorways) 19:23 | My Fold or Flip for a good case! https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-cases-leak/ (Google's Pixel 7 cases could actually be worth buying this year) https://smartish.com/ (Shout out to Smartish) 32:27 | Never-sleep displays and other odd ends https://www.androidpolice.com/apples-hubris-iphone-fully-baked-always-on-display/ (Apple's hubris is standing between the iPhone and a fully baked always-on display) https://www.androidpolice.com/lg-rollable-phone-hands-on-leak/ (Check out the ambitious, unreleased LG Rollable phone in this hands-on video) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-watch-ultra-rugged-watch-samsung-needed/ (The Apple Watch Ultra is the rugged fitness watch Samsung should have made) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Sometimes our work gets in the way of other work and that's what happened last week with the Android Police podcast. But we promise this week will be a heckuva one with Apple bashing, Android smashing, and some ass kicking. Get out of our way. Or get in it. In your ears. 02:38 | Apple cores https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-watch-ultra-rugged-watch-samsung-needed/ (The Apple Watch Ultra is the rugged fitness watch Samsung should have made) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-hole-punch-cameras-apple-doubles-down-dynamic-island/ (As Android wants to get rid of hole-punch cameras, Apple doubles down with Dynamic Island) https://www.androidpolice.com/ios-16-google-lock-screen-widgets/ (Google apps want in on iOS 16's lock screen widgets and we're not at all jealous or anything) 17:54 | Google up https://www.androidpolice.com/google-could-make-256gb-pixel-7-more-widely-available/ (Google could make the 256GB Pixel 7 more widely available than Pixel 6) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-budget-chromecast-more-expensive-previously-thought/ (Google's next budget Chromecast shouldn't be prohibitively priced, after all) https://www.androidpolice.com/emoji-kitchen-thumbs-up-combos-nightmare-fuel/ (These wild new Emoji Kitchen thumbs-up combos are pure nightmare fuel) 31:25 | Google down https://www.androidpolice.com/google-cuts-funding-to-area-120/ (Google cuts funding to Area 120, kills half of its projects prematurely) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-is-reportedly-finished-making-pixelbooks/ (Google is reportedly finished making Pixelbooks) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-record-android-eu-fine-not-overturned-court/ (Google's record Android EU fine won't be overturned, confirms court) 41:39 | Why can't you two just get along? https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-rather-sell-iphone-rcs-to-imessage/ (Tim Cook would rather sell you an iPhone than bring RCS to iMessage) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-iphone-rcs-give-up-messaging-platform/ (The sooner Android accepts RCS is dead, the sooner we can choose the next messaging platform that matters) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-ios-16-ridiculous-workaround-schedule-messages/ (The iPhone 14 still can't perform a very simple task) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Berlin isn't known for potpourri, but we're making our own here with the Android Police podcast. Join the usual suspects plus our Europe Editor Manuel Vonau from outside IFA 2022 as we pick out some of the cool stuff from the trade show. 6:11 | Your starter course... https://www.androidpolice.com/lenovos-first-120hz-chromebook-debuts-at-ifa/ (Lenovo's first 120Hz Chromebook debuts at IFA — but it's not for gaming) https://www.androidpolice.com/oppo-reno-8-pros-third-launch-more-markets/ (Oppo Reno 8 Pro's third launch brings its low-light specialist camera to more markets) https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/events/techlife/#featured (Lenovo Glasses T1 (lenovo.com)) 20:21 | Phones in action https://www.androidpolice.com/sony-xperia-5-iv-announcement/ (Sony's Xperia 5 IV is a pared-down flagship that still costs four figures) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-affordable-galaxy-a23-5g-us-availability/ (Samsung is bringing the affordable Galaxy A23 5G and its 120Hz display to the US) https://www.androidpolice.com/nokia-circular-phone-subscription/ (Nokia's new Circular phone subscription is built with sustainability in mind) 34:27 | Lightning round https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-starts-dunking-iphone-14-week-early/ (Samsung starts dunking on the iPhone 14 a week early) https://www.androidpolice.com/usb4-is-upgrading-to-80gbps/ (USB4 is upgrading to 80Gbps, because apparently 40Gbps was just too darn slow) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-14-will-support-satellite-connectivity/ (Google and Qualcomm tease satellite connectivity for Android phones) Honorable mention (Manuel was headed here next): https://www.androidpolice.com/honor-70-first-look/ (Honor 70 first look: A significant step forward) Find the team on Twitter - @ManuelVonau https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Daniel is off again this week, but we have our own Stephen Schenck in with Ara and Will to discuss our virgin experiences with foldable phones of the Galaxy variety (we're talking about the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4). And if that wasn't enough Samsung coverage for you, we've also got Galaxy Watch 5 chat on the way, too. It's been a good, long week of testing and writing, so this show is just our labor of love to you, dear listener. 01:25 | Flip and Fold fo(u)rth! https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-review/ (Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: How I learned to stop worrying and love foldables) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-review/ (Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: Futurephone) 21:35 | Lumps of metal on your wrist https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-review/ (Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: Suffering for slimness) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-pro-review/ (Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: All-star battery, minor league fitness tracker) Find the team on Twitter - @stephenschenck https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Google gave us an Android 13 surprise earlier this week and we have a special surprise guest because sometimes we like to show off — it's Jerry Hildenbrand from Android Central! And with a show that's pretty much hardcore Google, you're in for a treat. Tiramisu, to be specific. 01:49 | Commissioner Gordon says... https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-review/ (Android 13 review: The update we need, not the one we want) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-breaks-automatic-clipboard-syncing-no-fix/ (Android 13 breaks automatic clipboard syncing, and Google won't fix it) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6-6a-no-android-13-downgrade-why/ (Google won't let you downgrade your Pixel 6 or 6a from Android 13 — here's why) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-android-13-statue-like-butt/ (Google's official Android 13 statue sure looks a bit like a butt) 32:38 | In other Pixel-related news... https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6-pro-mod-extended-battery-life-resolution-scaling/ (Pixel 6 Pro mod promises extended battery life by making one little tweak you might not even notice) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6a-90hz/ (Ongoing Pixel 6a 90Hz display testing shows better success) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-tablet-likely-only-64-bit-big-deal/ (Google Pixel tablet going 64-bit-only? That's a big deal) Find the crew on Twitter - https://twitter.com/gbhil (@gbhil) https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
The Android Police podcast has been preparing for today and you get this lovely episode for our efforts. So, what's so great about the stuff Samsung Unpacked today? We have hands-on coverage and many more opinions from the usual suspects as well as our point man for Samsung stuff, Zachary Kew-Denniss! 01:52 | Zac holds up his Galaxy Z Fold 3 against the Fold 4. 14:43 | Will flips for the Flip 4 27:31 | Watch 5 has Ara feeling feelings 41:06 | Executive Daniel executive sums up the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-z-fold-4-flip-4-watch-5-buds-2-pro-unpacked/ (Samsung just Unpacked the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4, the two coolest phones of the summer) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-and-flip-4-hands-on/ (Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 hands-on: A little progress, lots of polish) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-hands-on/ (Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro hands-on: A real gem of an upgrade) 43:52 | Oh, boy, is Google really going on about RCS again? https://www.androidpolice.com/google-rcs-get-the-message-apple/ (Google calls on Apple to 'fix texting' and adopt RCS messaging) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) @shutupzac96 https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
This week on the Android Police podcast, we celebrate some more ChromeOS catch-ups, seek ad and tracker salvation from Google, and pick over the Pixel Buds Pro and more of the Pixel 6a. 2:13 | Daniel has some words about the Pixel Buds Pro and 6a. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review/ (Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Catching up, tuning out, and rocking on) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-buds-pro-best-colorway-selling-out/ (The Pixel Buds Pro aren't even out yet, and the best colorway is already selling out everywhere) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-a53-vs-google-pixel-6a/ (Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. Google Pixel 6a: Which deserves your $450?) 21:36 | Will strolls by some new Play Store policy and some lagging cookie replacement policies. Also, the inevitability of big smartwatches in the next few years. https://www.androidpolice.com/play-store-lays-out-new-rules-to-curb-intrusive-full-screen-ads/ (Play Store lays out new rules to curb intrusive full screen ads) https://www.androidpolice.com/privacy-sandbox-topics-pushed-back-2024/ (Google's scheme to kill cookies needs a little more time in the oven) https://www.androidpolice.com/era-of-big-smartwatches/ (It's time for the era of big smartwatches) 45:00 | Ara takes us into overtime with some of ChromeOS's sprucing up. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-photos-chromeos-video-editor-lumafusion/ (Chromebooks are getting a new video editor from Google Photos with some pro-level features) https://www.androidpolice.com/chromeos-light-dark-theme-pdf-editing-calendar-integration/ (Chromebooks are finally getting the automatic light and dark themes you've been waiting for) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-photos-integration-chromebook-desktop-looking-fresh/ (Google Photos integration keeps your Chromebook desktop looking fresh with minimal effort) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
The embargo's been lifted and we can finally talk about how we feel Google's new Pixel 6a has changed us for the better. That, or, we can just talk about it. Plus, other new phone launches in the next few weeks and a patch of tumult in Android launchers. All this week on the Android Police podcast! 2:21 | The hot topic. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6a-review/ (Google Pixel 6a review: Regression is the better part of value) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-magic-eraser-pixel-6a-camouflage/ (Check out how Google's new Magic Eraser camouflage feature works before the Pixel 6a arrives next week) https://www.androidpolice.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-w5-plus-gen-1/ (Qualcomm's new chips might be what Wear OS needs to turn around — if they actually deliver) 19:16 | Will takes us through what Samsung and OnePlus wanna do. https://www.androidpolice.com/august-2022-galaxy-unpacked-invites/ (Galaxy Unpacked is official for August 10, and Samsung's already offering big reservation bonuses) https://www.androidpolice.com/oneplus-10t-launch-event/ (OnePlus 10T is making its formal debut on August 3 in New York) 31:54 | Ara's got dirt on Nova Launcher and Lawnchair https://www.androidpolice.com/one-of-lawnchairs-core-developers-has-ceased-his-involvement-with-the-launcher/ (One of Lawnchair's core developers has ceased his involvement with the launcher) https://www.androidpolice.com/nova-launcher-acquired-by-branch/ (Nova Launcher has been acquired by analytics company Branch) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Well, whaddya know? It's our regular episode of the Android Police podcast and we have our Europe Editor Manuel Vonau on to talk about his Nothing Phone (1) review. And you know it's super-fresh because we recorded it this morning! 2:07 | Nothing. https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-1/ (Nothing Phone 1 review: Premium design meets midrange everything else) 20:14 | We're in Ara's hands (or on her wrists, I guess?) now... https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-one-ui-4-5-official/ (Samsung teases One UI 4.5 for Galaxy Watch4's new keyboard experience, watch face options, and more) https://www.androidpolice.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-wear-5100-teaser/ (Qualcomm teases its next-gen Snapdragon Wear chip, and we couldn't be more excited) 31:19 | Will cleans it up with Android 13 and Sonos's sledge to Google https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-beta-4/ (Android 13 Beta 4 is here to convince you it's ready to be your daily driver) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-sonos-lawsuit-lost-features/ (Google would rather ruin its products than pay Sonos) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/manuelvonau (@ManuelVonau) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
We've got the sauce on OSOM, the Android startup founded by a collective of former employees who worked for Essential before Andy Rubin, facing public pressure for salacious work behavior at Google, dissolved the firm. OSOM tried to mix focuses on iconic industrial design as well as privacy and performance, but had to delay and reshape its launch product as it announced that the Solana blockchain would be backing what would be its first phone. We dig into why with two people who are on the inside track through long chats with the company's executives: Android Police's Ryne Hager and Esper's Mishaal Rahman. https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/04/former-essential-staff-have-started-a-new-company-called-osom-products/ (Former Essential staff have started a new company called OSOM Products) https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/16/osom-plans-to-release-its-first-privacy-focused-product-next-year/ (OSOM plans to release its first privacy-focused product next year) https://www.androidpolice.com/osom-ov1-exclusive/ (OSOM OV1 is the new phone from the team behind the Essential Phone) https://www.androidpolice.com/osom-ov1-specs-stainless-steel-titainium-ceramic/ (The OSOM OV1, an Essential Phone 'sequel', will be made of stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic) https://www.androidpolice.com/osom-ov1-solana-saga/ (OSOM's hotly-anticipated OV1 smartphone succumbs to crypto gimmick as Solana Saga) https://android-bytes-by-esper.captivate.fm/episode/building-android-phone (How to build an Android phone (with GMS) - Android Bytes (powered by Esper)) https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/07/why-osom-went-web3/ (Why OSOM went web3 | TechCrunch) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) https://twitter.com/rynehager (@RyneHager) https://twitter.com/mishaalrahman (@MishaalRahman) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Every week is a big week outside of the Android space and while we can talk about those things, we at the Android Police podcast feel more equipped to be your nerdy escape. That said, please scream into the ether (or your pillow) as you need to. Also, drop a review if you can — we need some fresh feedback on our performance and it tends to matter more on the podcatchers. Thanks. 1:56 | Will, what are you angry about this week? https://www.androidpolice.com/t-mobile-has-started-selling-your-app-data-to-advertisers/ (T-Mobile has started selling your app data to advertisers — here's how to opt out) https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/01/10/u-s-carriers-under-fire-for-continuing-to-sell-phone-location-data-to-third-parties/ (U.S. carriers under fire for continuing to sell phone location data to third parties) https://www.androidpolice.com/switch-to-android-android-12-support/ (Ditching your iPhone just got way easier with Google's latest Switch to Android app) 13:37 | Old stomping grounds for Ara: accessories and Chromebooks. https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-starbucks-limited-edition-galaxy-s22-cases/ (Samsung has teamed up with Starbucks for limited-edition Galaxy S22 cases) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-hp-elite-dragonfly-chromebook-comes-with-a-haptic-trackpad-and-optional-5g-connectivity/ (The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook comes with a haptic trackpad and optional 5G connectivity) 25:28 | Daniel is in the Android nerd corner this week. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-cts-d-app-killing/ (Google is finally helping developers fight back against smartphone manufacturers breaking how Android apps work) https://www.androidpolice.com/car-crash-detection-non-pixels/ (Car crash detection may soon shed its Google Pixel exclusivity) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-io-2012-tenth-anniversary/ (Google I/O 2012 set a high-water mark for innovative hardware that has yet to be approached again) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
We had a whole bunch of one-liners in this episode that I could've used for the title, but most of them were R-rated and even though our show seems to be designed with the 'E,' I'm trying to help the Android Police podcast go up in the rankings. Just a bit. 3:35 | Ara dishes on Chrome and Google Assistant reminders https://www.androidpolice.com/chrome-os-103-features-ecosystem/ (ChromeOS 103 is all about bringing Chromebooks and Android phones closer together) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-calendar-tasks-assistant-reminders-apk-teardown/ (Google might be shaking up its approach to reminders on Android, starting with Calendar) 18:54 | Will drives home his hatred of the Google Assistant driving experience https://www.androidpolice.com/google-kills-android-auto-for-phone-screens/ (Google kicks off the summer driving season by killing Android Auto for phone screens) 31:46 | Daniel figures someone has to be talking about new phones this week... might as well be him. https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-7-pro-prototype-tensor-display-leak/ (Dive deep with new Tensor and display details from yet another Pixel 7 Pro prototype) https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-1-north-america-launch-availability/ (The most interesting Android phone of 2022 won't be sold in the US) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
On this week's show, a meditation on what one Google engineer saw in the artificial intelligence he was working on. Oh, and phones. Phones worth talking about, maybe phones worth talking down. 2:52 | It's the LaMDA segment and Dan is vibing. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-suspends-engineer-lamda-chatbot-sentient/ (Google suspends engineer who claimed that the company's LaMDA chatbot has become sentient) 23:32 | Samsung says "Fan Edition." Ara says "What fans?" https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-new-version-lte-only/ (Samsung may fix the Galaxy S21 FE's biggest problem with some new hardware) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-fe-canceled-rumor/ (Samsung may be giving up on Fan Edition phones) 32:15 | Will talks about Nothing. https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-1/ (Nothing Phone 1: News, rumors, leaks, and everything else you need to know) Plus, our news appendix: https://www.androidpolice.com/john-oliver-google-anti-competitive-grip-on-search-last-week-tonight/ (John Oliver attacks Google for its anti-competitive grip on search on Last Week Tonight) https://about.dish.com/2022-06-15-DISHs-Smart-5G-TM-Wireless-Network-is-Now-Available-to-Over-20-Percent-of-the-U-S-Population (DISH's Smart 5G™ Wireless Network is Now Available to Over 20 Percent of the U.S. Population) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-fix-galaxy-phones-broken-display-for-cheap/ (Samsung will fix your Galaxy phone's broken display for just $50) https://www.androidpolice.com/adobe-photoshop-free-to-use-web/ (Adobe Photoshop will soon be free to use on the web) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Well, those are some words I didn't expect to put together in that order. Curveballs all the which way as we cover WWDC 2022 on the Android Police podcast. Also, Daniel is back (yay)! 3:27 | Dub dub. https://www.androidpolice.com/things-apple-borrowed-from-google-wwdc-2022/ (6 things Apple announced at WWDC 2022 that Google did first) https://www.androidpolice.com/ios-16-lock-screen/ (Apple pulls an Android with iOS 16's new lock screen customization) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-follows-googles-lead-in-mitigating-imessage-reaction-spam/ (Apple is following Google's lead on cleaning up iMessage reaction texts) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-maps-multiple-stops/ (A decade after launch, Apple Maps will support trips with multiple stops) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-next-gen-carplay-teaser-android-automotive/ (Apple's next-gen CarPlay teaser is making me anxious about Android Automotive) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-drag-and-drop-ios-16/ (Apple's drag-and-drop-the-dog Visual Look Up tool is the coolest iOS 16 feature you never knew Android needed) https://www.androidpolice.com/dark-sky-api-android-weatherkit/ (Dark Sky API gets reborn as Apple WeatherKit, with plans to support Android) 35:29 | Newsflash: EU officially on track to adopt USB-C for phones in two years. https://www.androidpolice.com/usb-c-may-soon-be-mandatory-on-all-phones-sold-in-the-eu/ (USB-C will be mandatory on all phones sold in the EU by end of 2024) 45:19 | Android 13 still in beta, but it's mostly baked through. https://www.androidpolice.com/android-12-qpr-beta-program-ends/ (Android 12 QPR beta program ends, Pixels in it will be unenrolled automatically) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Happy Prime Pride Month! On this week's Android Police podcast, we stay on the Pixel beat with the upcoming phones and watch, beat down on carriers for not putting themselves to a higher standard and appreciate the heck out of newly-released Chromebooks. And Jules is back in the hot seat for one more week, but Daniel should be back and in control of things next week. 3:01 | Will is concentrated on Pixel news. https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-7-prototype-ebay/ (Someone listed a prototype Pixel 7 on eBay months before sales officially begin) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-7-display-rumors/ (Pixel 7 might end up reusing more than just the Pixel 6's camera) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-watch-battery-life-expectations/ (Don't expect the Pixel Watch to blow your mind when it comes to battery life) 16:24 | Jules wants more accountability from carriers about software updates. https://www.androidpolice.com/us-carriers-are-bad-at-software-updates/ (US wireless carriers should get real with customers about software updates) 27:54 | Ara's latest toys of the week... https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-edu-chromebooks/ideapad-duet-3-chromebook-(11-inch-qcom)/len101i0034 (IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 3 (lenovo.com)) https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/news/2022-acer-chromebook-spin-513-available-for-614-99/ (2022 Acer Chromebook Spin 513 available for $614.99 (aboutchromebooks.com)) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
We've got an Android TV review of a panel that has gone through its growing pains much like the Pixel 6 has. But we've got more Wear OS news to get through first. Plus, news about news on the Android Police podcast. 1:52 | I think this is Ara's third week in a row (barring I/O) where she's been on about watches and apps. I mean, she's excited for them, thank god. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-assistant-live-samsung-galaxy-watch4/ (Google Assistant is rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Watch4, at long last) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-watch4-one-ui-watch-beta/ (Samsung Galaxy Watch4 is getting a One UI Watch beta next month) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-manufacturer-apple-watch-usb-c/ (Here's one reason why the Pixel Watch might remind you so much of the Apple Watch) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-cases-awful/ (Google Pixel 6 cases are aging just about as well as a glass of milk) 19:39 | Will is giving Android TV some love this week. It's also overdue. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-tv-multi-user-profiles-finally-arriving/ (Google TV multi-user profiles are just now finally starting to arrive) https://www.androidpolice.com/tcl-6-series-tv-review/ (TCL 6-series TV review: The perfect TV for that PS5 you still can't buy) 36:58 | Jules talks about how Google is forced to pay news publishers under a new law in Australia and what's to come as the U.K. prepares to consider similar leverage. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-and-news-publishers-argue/ (Google seems to be panicking as its free news empire starts to crumble around it) https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/03/google-letting-news-showcase-readers-break-through-paywall-at-partner-publishers/ (Google letting News Showcase readers break through paywall at partner publishers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1xmCDq7Ko&t=172s (Facebook showdown with Australian government and local media (ABC Media Watch, YouTube)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS--kKqHzWI (Follow up coverage (ABC Media Watch, YouTube)) https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/may/23/rod-sims-says-facebook-should-be-forced-to-negotiate-with-sbs-under-news-media-bargaining-code (Former Australian competition bureau chief on the future of bargaining law he spearheaded (The Guardian)) Daniel should be back next week (whee!) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
...well, sometimes it'll get. We have a medley of topics on this show from a Play Store app falling victim to the roboreview to YouTube Music's latest attempt to find relevance with YouTube users. Dose in a dash of LG remembrance and we've got another Android Police podcast — this week featuring editor Jules in for Daniel, who's on paternity leave. 3:09 | Ara is all about the Google apps this week. https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-music-on-wear-os-streaming/ (YouTube Music on Wear OS now lets you stream music from your smartwatch) https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-music-shortcut-youtube-app/ (The YouTube app gains more shortcuts to jump from a music video to YouTube Music) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-77-connection-issues/ (Latest Android Auto update fixes S22 woes for some, while Pixel owners are left hanging) 17:45 | Newsflash: Amazon finally kills Micro-USB on its Fire tablets https://www.androidpolice.com/amazon-fire-7-tablet-usb-c/ (Amazon finally gets with the times, brings USB-C to the Fire 7 tablet) 21:36 | Will brings us back to the Google arc, this time on the services side https://www.androidpolice.com/google-personal-legacy-g-suite-account-plan/ (Google unveils its free personal tier for legacy G Suite users ahead of a new June deadline) https://www.androidpolice.com/total-commander-apk-installation-block/ (Total Commander forced to stop letting you install APKs) 31:18 | Jules previews an upcoming feature he's writing on our favorite LG phones https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/11/13/lg-v10-review-lg-got-me-falling-in-love/ (LG V10 Review: LG Got Me Falling In Love (Android Police)) https://pocketnow.com/lg-v10-review (LG V10 review: upping the ante (Pocketnow)) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Google I/O is always brimming full of nerdy tidbits, but the closest the general enthusiast class gets to learning all about the best of what's going on at the company is with the main keynote. We'll be getting to some of the grittier stuff next week, but this week, the Android Police podcast is covering just some of the shiny objects from the show. 3:59 | Let's talk about the non-Android, non-hardware stuff first. I know, I know. This is why we have timecodes. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-search-local-multisearch-scene-exploration/ (Google Search's recently introduced multisearch feature is about to get way more useful) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-my-ad-center/ (Google will give you more choice over the ads you see with My Ad Center) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-assistant-look-and-talk-nest-hub-max/ (You can now Look and Talk to Google Assistant on your Nest Hub Max) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-announces-ai-powered-document-summaries-in-google-docs/ (Google announces AI-powered document summaries in Google Docs) 17:13 | A few developments in and around Android... https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-beta-2/ (Android 13 Beta 2 launches today for Pixels and select third-party devices) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-activated-one-billion-new-android-devices/ (Google activated over one billion new Android devices last year) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-updating-20-apps-tablets/ (More than 20 Google apps are getting tablet-centric updates) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-is-almost-ready-for-split-screen-mode-as-streaming-video-apps-come-to-automotive/ (Android Auto is almost ready for split screen mode as streaming video apps come to Automotive) 26:00 | Alright, here's what you've been waiting for. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6a-announcement/ (Google Pixel 6a lands in July with Tensor in tow and a $449 price tag) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-io/ (Google teases Pixel 7 & 7 Pro with redesigned cameras, new colors, and fall release date) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-io-2022/ (The Google Pixel Watch is official, and it's coming ‘this fall' alongside the Pixel 7) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-announcement/ (Google's Pixel Buds Pro are arriving in July for $199 with ANC, multipoint, and Silent Seal for a perfect fit) https://www.androidpolice.com/tensor-tablet-google-io-2022/ (Google is making a Tensor-powered Android tablet, coming in 2023) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-io-google-glass-reincarnated/ (Google teases standalone AR glasses with an unknown release date) Some family notes: we want to thank Taylor Kerns for helping us launch the pod revival. He's still with Android Police, but has decided to step away from the mic. We're happy, though, to introduce Will Sattelberg as our new, permanent co-host. Meanwhile, Daniel will be off on paternity leave for the next couple of weeks, but we'll keep the seat hot — stay tuned and thanks for subscribing and rating the show, we appreciate it. Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/will_sattelberg (@Will_Sattelberg) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
We're in a gap week between the Android 13 beta drop and Google I/O and we're talking about what we would do if we dropped a highlighter-yellow Pixel Bud in snow that someone peed on. It's the Android Police podcast. 1:12 | Daniel draws on new leaks (and last week's chat about spatial audio in Android 13) for some major ANC audio gear from Google and Sony. https://www.androidpolice.com/rumor-google-pixel-buds-pro/ (Rumored Pixel Buds Pro could take advantage of Android 13's new audio tech) https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/07/06/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review/ (Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: Drop beats, not bucks) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-beta-1-hints-at-the-pixel-6-picking-up-this-audio-feature-from-iphones/ (Android 13 Beta 1 hints at the Pixel 6 picking up this audio feature from iPhones) https://www.androidpolice.com/sony-xm5-headphones-box/ (Sony XM5 headphones may not offer better battery life than their predecessor, after all) 16:35 | On the Chromebook beat, Ara brings up her experiences with Acer's Chromebook 514 and we wonder exactly who it fits. https://www.androidpolice.com/acer-chromebook-spin-514-3h-first-look/ (Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (3H) first look: Return of the Ryzen) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-hp-elite-dragonfly-chromebook-comes-with-a-haptic-trackpad-and-optional-5g-connectivity/ (The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook comes with a haptic trackpad and optional 5G connectivity) https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/01/13/asus-reveals-three-new-chromebooks-including-one-for-gamers/ (Asus reveals three new Chromebooks, including one for gamers) https://www.androidpolice.com/acer-chromebook-spin-713-2021-review/ (Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2021) review: The best Chromebook of 2021) 29:24 | In other news, Google finally begins abandoning passwords for account logins and the Galaxy Watch5 may get a Pro tier. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-chrome-android-passwordless-authentication-support/ (Google is bringing passwordless authentication support to Android and Chrome) https://www.androidpolice.com/leaked-samsung-galaxy-watch5-codenames/ (Leaked Samsung Galaxy Watch5 codenames cement the existence of a pro model) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Google finally dropped the beta this week and we're thrilled to be joined by none other than https://twitter.com/mishaalrahman (Mishaal Rahman), senior technical editor at Esper and co-host of the https://android-bytes-by-esper.captivate.fm/ (Android Bytes podcast). 02:39 | We start with the view thus far for Android 13. Rahman's continuous changelog is unmatched as a resource for this. https://blog.esper.io/android-13-deep-dive/#beta1_changelog (Android 13 Deep Dive: Beta 1 Changelog (esper.io)) 15:51 | So, where does Beta 1 take us? We have our initial impressions. https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-beta-1-hands-on/ (Android 13 Beta 1 hands-on: A smooth, squiggly, and subtle upgrade) Feature focuses: https://blog.esper.io/android-13-deep-dive/#system_photo_picker (system photo picker), https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-opt-in-notification-permission-api-target-33/ (notification permissions), https://www.androidpolice.com/per-app-language-settings-are-missing-in-android-13-beta-1/#update-2022-04-27-13-08-est-by-will-sattelberg (per-app languages), and https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-beta-1-hints-at-the-pixel-6-picking-up-this-audio-feature-from-iphones/ (spatial audio). 32:39 | A quick detour to the Pixel Watch leak everyone's talking about. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-new-pictures/ (Here's what it looks like to actually wear the Google Pixel Watch) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/rynehager (@RyneHager) (in for https://twitter.com/taylorkerns (@TaylorKerns) this week) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Daniel's worn down by COVID, we're worn down by the wait for Wear OS and Android 13 beta updates, and everyone's getting worn down by Netflix. Let us commiserate. 02:55 | A quick gripe session on how Google is dragging its feet in releasing the first Android 13 beta. https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13/ (Android 13: Everything we know about Google's next-gen operating system) 05:00 | We're getting all excited about Wear OS 3.1 — including when Google Assistant will make the jump — and the Pixel Watch even though we still have plenty of waiting to go, it turns out. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-store-redesign-preparing-for-the-pixel-watch/ (The Google Store has been redesigned, and it looks like it's preparing for the Pixel Watch) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-watch-leak-launch-imminent/ (The latest Pixel Watch leak offers our best look yet at the upcoming Google smartwatch) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-assistant-watch4-verizon-update/ (Google Assistant still isn't quite ready for the Samsung Galaxy Watch4) 17:06 | Netflix knows it is bleeding subscribers and will continue to do so as it begins cracking down on password sharers. Add to that the spectacular implosion that is the end of CNN+ and we're wondering what the heck streaming has in store for us... https://www.androidpolice.com/netflix-shareholder-letter-anxiety-inducing-anyone-shared-password/ (Netflix's latest shareholder letter should be anxiety inducing for anyone using a shared password) https://www.axios.com/discovery-cnn-plus-marketing-layoffs-jobs-b088c03c-b202-4756-8f5f-e64ee77b5095.html (Scoop: CNN+ looks doomed (axios.com)) 27:39 | Let's calm down a bit and talk about Google Seed Lab's latest arts-and-crafts project called Little Signals: tiny robots befitting your coffee table or high shelf that help take the place of your phone for notifications. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-little-signals-experiment/ (Google's Little Signals experiment uses air to send distraction-less notifications) https://www.androidpolice.com/little-signals-digital-wellbeing/ (Google's Little Signals experiment finally has me excited about Digital Wellbeing) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/taylorkerns (@TaylorKerns) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
That's specifications speculation to you. Welcome back to another week here at Android Police. Here's what's been tickling our heads this time: 02:31 | Daniel has a "mish-mosh" of topics surrounding the Pixel 6a as well as a gut check on the Pixel 6. Plus, the iFixit-Google partnership and a step ahead for right-to-repair supporters. https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6a-fcc/ (Google Pixel 6a hits FCC, and at least one version will have mmWave 5G) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-releases-android-12-qpr3-beta-2-for-pixel-phones/ (Google releases Android 12 QPR3 beta 2 for Pixel phones) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-selling-pixel-repair-parts/ (Google's new DIY repair program will let you fix nearly any Pixel phone in your collection) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-bug-tracker/ (Google Pixel 6 bugs & how to fix them: Delayed updates, biometric failures, signal issues, and more) 13:43 | Ara brings us on a dipsy-doodle through the Pixel experiences that have her coming back time and again. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-has-disabled-hold-for-me-and-call-screen-on-the-pixel-6-after-the-december-update/ (Google has disabled Hold for Me and Call Screen on the Pixel 6 after the December update) https://www.androidpolice.com/new-google-pixel-bug-is-changing-ringtones-and-alarms-on-the-pixel-6-and-more/ (New Google Pixel bug is changing ringtones and alarms for some) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-google-pixel-6-pro/ (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 6 Pro) 22:11 | Taylor wishes macro photography on Android phones were as great as how Apple was able to show it off on iPhones... https://www.androidpolice.com/whoa-macro-iphone-pics/ (These stunning iPhone macro photos make me wish Samsung took macro photography more seriously) https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/07/24/the-pixel-5s-camera-is-so-good-that-ive-ditched-my-mirrorless-cam-while-traveling/ (The Pixel 5's camera is so good that I've ditched my mirrorless cam while traveling) 28:05 | Free storage on Google Photos is coming back... to T-Mobile customers. https://www.androidpolice.com/t-mobile-will-soon-offer-unlimited-google-photos-storage-for-a-price/ (T-Mobile will soon offer unlimited Google Photos storage — for a price) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/taylorkerns (@TaylorKerns) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
Welcome back to the Android Police Podcast: the podcast that insists it's not the Android Central Podcast, but that's because two of our hosts came from there. Don't be too harsh on them, there's always a first time. Whether you're an old friend or new to us, this is as good a place to start as any. Here's what we're talking about: 02:54 | Daniel gets everyone to talk about their experiences with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-review/ (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: A mostly portable powerhouse) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-top-5-things-wed-change-about-the-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra/ (The top 5 things we'd change about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip3-most-popular-foldable-phone/ (Move over, Fold3! The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 takes the crown as most popular foldable phone) https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/10/19/17514174/gorilla-glass-scratch-resistance-google-pixel-3-samsung-galaxy-s9-note (Why your brand-new smartphone will scratch just as easily as your old one (The Verge)) 13:52 | Ara has gripes about Android launcher customization and Material You's color picking https://www.androidpolice.com/best-android-launchers/ (Our favorite Android app launchers for 2022) https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-use-samsung-smart-widgets/ (How to use Samsung's Smart Widgets on your One UI 4.1 phone) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-dp2-dynamic-theming/ (Material You upgrades its dynamic colors in Android 13 DP2) https://www.androidpolice.com/best-apps-updated-for-material-you/ (The 8 best apps updated for Material You) 23:02 | Taylor turns heads with the latest of his perennial iPad reviews. https://www.androidpolice.com/ipad-air-2022-review/ (iPad Air (2022) review: Making $1,000 Android tablets look silly) https://www.androidpolice.com/ipad-mini-review/ (The 2021 iPad Mini is my favorite tablet you shouldn't buy) https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/12/09/review-the-google-pixel-slate-is-a-beautiful-mess-but-mostly-just-a-mess/ (Review: The Google Pixel Slate is a beautiful mess - but mostly just a mess) Find the team on Twitter - https://twitter.com/journeydan (@journeydan) https://twitter.com/arawagco (@AraWagco) https://twitter.com/taylorkerns (@TaylorKerns) https://twitter.com/pointjules (@PointJules) Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 (18)" and "https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34 (34)" by https://home96.bandcamp.com/ (HOME) licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (CC BY 3.0)
The Pixel 4a doesn’t need 5G, you probably don’t care about Motorola phones that aren’t the Razr, and get ready for the ultimate Chinese app store app collection…. Semicolon… Adam Doud joins us for the Android Police Podcast. Copypasta below: ——— Consider supporting Android Police live programming. Link your Amazon Prime account and subscribe to us on Twitch for free every month at https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice or donate to AP directly at https://www.androidpolice.com/subscribe-donate/ “11” “22” and “34” by HOME is licensed under CC BY 3.0 https://home96.bandcamp.com/album/resting-state https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/06/potential-pixel-4a-codename-leaks-create-more-confusion-than-ever-around-the-phone/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/07/hands-on-motorola-unveils-the-moto-g-power-and-moto-g-stylus-with-triple-cameras-and-massive-batteries/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/06/huawei-teaming-up-with-xiaomi-oppo-and-vivo-to-pull-in-apps-for-their-own-alternate-play-stores/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/07/google-voice-typing-automatic-punctuation/ # https://twitter.com/deadtechnology # https;//twitter.com/pointjules
We’re just close enough to the Groundhog Day time-slip continuum to see the death of BlackBerry phones… again. And just like Phil Connors’s experiences, no repeat is ever exactly the same as the last one. TK Bay of XDA-Developers joins us to discuss that, the Escobar dumpster fire of a folding phone, and a little bit of his background! This is the Android Police Podcast. ——— Consider supporting Android Police live programming. Link your Amazon Prime account and subscribe to us on Twitch for free every month at https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice or donate to AP directly at https://www.androidpolice.com/subscribe-donate/ “11” “22” and “34” by HOME is licensed under CC BY 3.0 https://home96.bandcamp.com/album/resting-state https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/03/tcl-officially-stops-making-blackberry-phones/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/03/pablo-escobars-brother-wants-to-sell-you-a-400-galaxy-fold-clone-that-is-definitely-real/ # https://twitter.com/tkdsl8655 # https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQN7NhtBqADmNaRA3yc_mAQ
One Port to rule them all, One Port to charge them. In the Land of Europe, where the Brexit is happening. Hey, something had to break down there. We cover that plus Huawei's bridge-burning, give the new Moto 360 Wear OS watch a once-over, and check out the new batch of emoji. This is the Android Police Podcast. ——— Consider supporting Android Police live programming. Link your Amazon Prime account and subscribe to us on Twitch for free every month at https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice or donate to AP directly at https://www.androidpolice.com/subscribe-donate/ “11” “22” and “34” by HOME is licensed under CC BY 3.0 https://home96.bandcamp.com/album/resting-state https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/31/eu-to-consider-mandatory-common-charger-for-smartphones-paving-the-way-for-usb-c-domination/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/30/huawei-says-it-wont-return-to-google-services-even-if-trade-ban-lifts/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/30/moto-360-2019-review/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/29/our-new-emoji-this-year-may-include-a-chefs-kiss-fondue-bubble-tea-and-the-dodo/
Samsung did a foldable, Motorola knows you want more foldables, and now we can see Samsung doesn’t want Motorola’s design to stand alone. Plus, the romance between the kingdoms of Microsoft and Google and paying for ad-free news. This is the Android Police Podcast. ——— Consider supporting Android Police live programming by subscribing to us on Twitch. Link your Amazon Prime account and subscribe for free every month: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice “11” “22” and “34” by HOME is licensed under CC BY 3.0 https://home96.bandcamp.com/album/resting-state https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/28/high-quality-renders-and-full-specs-drop-for-the-galaxy-z-flip/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/28/new-scroll-subscription-service-removes-ads-from-over-300-news-sites-including-android-police/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/27/microsoft-is-giving-some-edge-features-back-to-chrome/
Some of you enjoy listening to our show on a Google Home, but those things are turning into enough bricks to build a house…. plus, tech geeks rage at Samsung for not adding to the e-waste problem, Motorola prepares for a stylus phone, Vine v2 goes public, and we'll throw in a couple of other things in here, too. For a Monday, this is one stuffed Android Police Podcast. ——— Consider supporting Android Police live programming by subscribing to us on Twitch. Link your Amazon Prime account and subscribe for free every month: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice “11” “22” and “34” by HOME is licensed under CC BY 3.0 https://home96.bandcamp.com/album/resting-state https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/27/some-google-homes-are-dying-following-preview-program-update/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/26/samsung-galaxy-s20-and-s20-ultra-pre-orders-will-reportedly-come-with-free-galaxy-buds/ # https://twitter.com/MaxWinebach/status/1220783182422925312 # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/25/motorola-is-reportedly-working-on-a-stylus-phone/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/27/android-airdrop-nearby-sharing-test/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/25/vine-successor-byte-release/ # https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/25/gboard-test-sticker-suggestion-from-existing-emoji/ # https://twitter.com/EmojiMashupBot
Happy (early) Lunar New Year! We don’t give red envelopes around here, so you’re gonna have to settle for listening to us talk about the Galaxy S20 Ultra, LG's version of Android 10, Sonos's PR meltdown, and more! Rats! This is the Android Police Podcast. ——— Consider supporting Android Police live programming by subscribing to us on Twitch. Link your Amazon Prime account and subscribe for free every month: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice “11” “22” and “34” by HOME is licensed under CC BY 3.0 https://home96.bandcamp.com/album/resting-state https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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