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The guys talk about the Huawei Mate 10, ZTE Axon M, Pixel 2 first impressions, and the HTC U11 Plus.

This week the guys talk about Android Wear updates, Google Home Mini spying on people, and Google teaming up with Apple and Amazon for "Movies Anywhere."

This week is all about the Pixel 2 and the Google event. The guys talk about the search bar placement, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, new Google Home devices, first impressions of the Pixel Buds, and cloud storage vs SD cards.

Topics this week include Google's smart jacket finally going up for sale, Apple switching to Google for Siri and iOS search, 4 new Amazon Echo devices, a bogus Ultra Pixel leak, and rumors about a Google Home with a screen.

This week the guys talk about Motorola flip-flopping on Oreo update, a massive Google leak including the Pixel 2, the Moto X4 coming to the U.S. via Android One, and the Google+HTC deal.

This week, the guys talk about the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, the iPhone X and iPhone 8 compared to Android, Pixel 2 being "only on Verizon" again, Google's Pixel 2 teaser, and rumors about the Google Bisto headphones.

The topics this week include the Bixby Speaker, new Pixel 2 details, Google buying HTC, and the Galaxy S8 Active unlocked model.

This week the guys talk about the ugly Fitbit Ionic, Essential phone drama, Tango being converted into ARCore, the LG V30, and Galaxy S9 rumors.

Long time no podcast. Joe shares an update on what happened to Mobile Roar and details of a brand new show to replace it. Thanks for sticking with us! https://www.youtube.com/phandroid https://anchor.fm/phancast https://twitter.com/phandroidcast  

We're back! This week, we're talking about everything that happened at Google I/O. Was it a boring show? Is that a bad thing? We also talk about the new stuff in Android O, the HTC U11, and much more! Top Stories Google IO recap Android O beta Quick Hits HTC U11 announced LG G6 one month later OnePlus 5 might not have headphone jack Andy Rubin showing something off May 30th Samsung changed storage on Galaxy S8 Galaxy S camera comparisons Pokemon GO Pidgey purgatory Wins/Fails Joe: DJI Spark / Shazam game show + Last straw with Twitter Chris: Galaxy S8 5,000mAh battery case / G6 performance App Picks Joe: Magikarp Jump Chris: Allo (update)

Chris and Joe discuss the multiple issues people have reported with the Samsung Galaxy S8. Are these things worth worrying about? Should we even talk about them? Is it unfair to scrutinize the S8 so much? All that, and much more! Top Stories Samsung Galaxy S8 issues & bias Quick Hits Galaxy S8 vs old Galaxy S camera test Galaxy S8 vs LG G6 camera test Google announces when Pixel support will end There will be a Note 8 HTC U 11 specs leak Jelly is a tiny LTE Android smartphone Sheeple added to the dictionary Wins/Fails Joe: I played BotW / FB Messenger is getting laggy AF Chris: Galaxy S8 separate app audio / FB #10concerts thing App Picks Joe: Google Earth Chris: FaceApp

This week on the podcast, Chris and Joe have the Galaxy S8. An excellent phone with no shortage of annoyances. The guys share their honest opinions. Other topics include Snapchat being snobs, Instagram Stories, and Juicero. Top Stories Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Quick Hits Best Android Phones update Snapchat CEO says the app was only supposed to be for rich people Instagram Stories more popular than Snapchat stories Some Galaxy S8 users are reporting a red tint on the display The LG V30 is rumored to include a new curved OLED display panel Android Pay gets PayPal integration soon HTC U announcement May 16th with “Squeeze” Wins/Fails Joe: Samsung goodie box / Samsung blocks Bixby remapping Chris: Double Honor selfie stick / $400 Juicero + Dude gets caught stealing 100 phones at Coachella App Picks Joe: InstaSwipe Chris: Emails & Tweets: (podcast [at] phandroid [dot] com), @mobileroarcast

Joe has the LG G6 and Chris has the Moto G5 Plus. Two phones on opposite sides of the spectrum. The guys talk about their impressions with the devices and much more. Top Stories LG G6 & Moto G5 Plus Quick Hits Andy Rubin teases bezeless phone Apple Carplay vs Android Auto video HTC has shipped 2.1 million Pixel phones, Pixel 3 up for grabs Samsung: Don't expect foldable phones until 2019 Wins/Fails Joe: Pebble watches will keep working / Facebook stories Chris: Thinnest cases for the Pixel / Ostrich made Chris cry App Picks Joe: Precise Volume Chris: All in one Gestures (Bixby remapping app)

This is quick episode where Chris and Joe share their first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Topics from the discussion: Weird aspect ratio Why does China get 6GB of RAM? U.S. is only getting three colors Is the black really black or just kinda black? Fingerprint scanner is in a bad spot Are Samsung cameras falling behind? Bixby is more than a gimmick Galaxy S7 Edge still has a bigger battery Hurray for headphone jacks Yay for battery degradation improvements Very expensive phone We'll be back next week with a full episode!

Top Stories Android O is here Quick Hits Google Home speaking ads? Free google home with LG G6 Samsung confirms Bixby LG G6 launching March 30 at VZ, April 7 elsewhere LG hit with lawsuit over bootloops Leaked Galaxy S8 desktop dock Superscreen Kickstarter Weird iPhone case with Android on back HTC U Ultra getting raked in reviews Cyanogen CEO confirms Nintendo approached them about Android on Switch   Wins/Fails Joe: HD HomeRun is cool / G5 is crapping out Chris: ZTE Axon 7 is fantastic (who knew?) / but fingerprint sensor sucks Ashley: Nokia phones coming to US / Super Mario Run not fun App Picks Joe: Boomerang, Klara Chris: BlackBerry Privacy Shade Ashley: Page Flip

In this episode we're recapping Chris' trip to MWC 2017. He shares his thoughts on the LG G6 and the plethora of other new phones. We also debate the merits of software buttons. Top Stories LG G6 Sony Xperia phones Moto G5 & G5 Plus Huawei P10 BlackBerry keyOne Nokia phones Quick Hits YouTube TV announced Google Assistant rolling out to more phones Software vs Capacitive Debate Wins/Fails Joe: Anker headphones / noise from Bluetooth headphones Chris: Nintendo Switch / Switch issues (plastic screen, stupid USB port placement, etc.) Ashley: Was surprised by the Switch / Rumors Pixel 2 won’t have headphone jack App Picks Joe: VolumeSlider Chris: Universal Copy Ashley: Swiftly Switch

We don't have a full episode this week, but we wanted to make some corrections from the last episode. Thanks to everyone who let us know about the errors. We'll be back next week with a full episode with tons of news from MWC!

This week we're talking about the surprisingly awesome ZTE Blade V8 Pro. Other topics include more Samsung Galaxy S8 leaks and rumors, very promising LG G6 info, Pokemon GO Gen 2, and more! Top Stories ZTE Blade V8 Pro Quick Hits Verizon brings back unlimited data Samsung Galaxy S8 has on-screen buttons, rumored for April 21, 6.2-inch+ LG G6 is about same size as LG G5, rumored for March 10 LG G6 has 1:1 shooting mode LG V30 will have Snapdragon 835 and 6GB RAM Samsung could bring back Note 7 as refurb Pokemon Go Gen 2 is here Wins/Fails Joe: LG G6 isn’t too big / Gym battling in PoGo is still dumb Chris: Moto Z is my new favorite Android device / (no fail) Ashley: LG G6 is looking interesting / Fitbit gave me a rash App Picks Joe: Daylight Chris: Screenshot Crop & Share Ashley: Search for Reddit

We're back to talk about new LG watches with Android Wear 2.0, more Galaxy S8 and LG G6 leaks, and the resurgence of wireless charging. Top Stories LG Watch Style, LG Watch Sport, Android Wear 2.0 LG G6 & Samsung Galaxy S8 roundup Quick Hits Google is killing the Google Now Launcher Snapchat admits to prioritizing iOS over Android Next iPhone may come with wireless charging Verizon has its own Android Wear24 watch T-Mobile is now tied with Verizon in 4G network speeds Wins/Fails Joe: Moto Mod with rainbow LED strip / Need permit to play Pokemon GO in Milwaukee Chris: PhoneSoap 2.0 / iPhone 7 camera gets beat by the Honor 6X App Picks Joe: Donald Draws, Looxie Chris: Ninja Spinki

This week we're joined by Andrew Myrick to talk about Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 rumors, the Note 7 investigation, and Donald Trump's Android phone. Top Stories Galaxy S8 leaks/rumors galore Samsung is hoarding the Snapdragon 835 Results from Note 7 investigation Note 8 confirmation Quick Hits Google Voice gets an update Donald J Trump uses an insecure Android phone Google I/O Dates/Location Confirmed New Pixel 2 rumors HTC is not making an Android Wear watch LG Android Wear 2.0 Smartwatch / Assistant rumored for G6 #tbthursday: When phones were named like cars Wins/Fails Andrew: “Change is good” - got an iPhone / MWC could be boring Joe: Got a new camera / Sprint buys 33% of Tidal Chris: McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce giveaway / NVIDIA SHIELD TV (no multitasking) Ashley: Budget Pixel phone rumors / S7 Edge Pink Lines App Picks Andrew: BBTan Joe: Pickle Chris: Snap Swipe Drawer Ashley: Sesame Edge

We're finally back! We've got a special guest this week to talk about the best (and worst) from CES 2017. Some of our favorite things include the Honor 6X, white Xiaomi Mi Mix, thin TVs, and random gadgets. Best of CES Honor 6X White Xiaomi Mi Mix Super thin Xiaomi TV NVIDIA Shield TV update & Spot Honor Magic ZTE Blade V8 Pro Kodak 21MP camera phone SanDisk A1 microSD card Smart Lamp Samsung Chromebook Pro HTC Vive Accessories Random CES Stuff Worst of CES Withings Smart Hairbrush Spartan Radiation Boxers Alexa enabled “everything” Non-CES HTC U Ultra & Play Wins/Fails Joe: VR shoes / fridges with touch screens Chris: The new Google Voice / Hangouts Ashley: Razer laptop with 3 screens / stolen at CES Rob: LG Wallpaper TV / LG Wallpaper TV Rob #2: Self Driving Car / HTC Vive Portable App Picks Joe: 1600 Chris: Always On AMOLED Ashley: Touchscreen Repair Rob: Google Drive Widget

Quick update on this week's missing episode and when we will be back. Thank you for your patience!

This week Chris shares his final thoughts on the OnePlus 3T review. Is it really the best Android phone right now? We also talk about Verizon's refusal to kill the Galaxy Note 7, Amazon drone deliveries, and much more! Top Stories OnePlus 3T Review Reader’s Choice Awards Quick Hits Verizon refuses Note 7 update Google releases dev preview for Android Things Evernote employees can see your notes Amazon completes first drone delivery Instagram gets live video #tbthursday: Galaxy Nexus Wins/Fails Joe: Games in FB Messenger / Mario Run needs internet connection Chris: POKEMON UPDATE / Pebble’s officially dead (but smartwatches aren’t) Ashley: No Moto smartwatch in time for Android Wear 2.0 / S8 may not have a headphone jack App Picks Joe: Zombies Chasing Me Chris: Pixoff: Battery Saver Ashley: Google Santa Tracker

This week we're talking about an old friends return to Android, Pixel outperforming the iPhone on Black Friday, Galaxy S8 rumors, and OnePlus 3T impressions. Top Stories Nokia looks to get in the Android game (rumored specs) Quick Hits Google Pixel was more popular than the iPhone during Black Friday Galaxy S8 may be released with 6GB RAM, 256GB of storage, and Snapdragon 835 Android 7.1.1 Nougat will be released on December 6th Fitbit rumored to buy Pebble Next iPhone could have curved display Chris has a OnePlus 3T #tbthursday: Chrome to Phone Wins/Fails Joe: HTC 10 Nougat update / Allo growth has stalled Chris: Wireless charging on the Pixel (win) / Still can’t catch Ditto (fail) / Google Live Cases still suck (fail) Ashley: Netflix finally launches offline playback / SwiftKey themes now free App Picks Joe: Wallpaper Modder Chris: (Needs help) Ashley: Quality Time

We're back! In this episode, we're talking about the Daydream View, LeEco Le Pro 3, Snapchat Spectacles, and much more! Top Stories Daydream View Review LeEco Le Pro 3 Snapchat Spectacles Quick Hits OnePlus 3T is official Apple may release 2 Plus models next year Apple working on AR glasses Exclusive hands-on with Project Ara phone Wins/Fails Joe: HTC 10 is still great / Apple Peach-gate Chris: Puffy Paint / Pokemon GO Plus replacement straps App Picks Joe: Android Auto Chris: Google PhotoScan

We have a lot of devices on hand this week. Chris shares his thoughts on the Pixel and Pixel Xl, Joe shares thoughts on the LG V20 and his first ever experience with an iPhone. Other topics include the future of the "Note' series, bezel-less phones, and more! Top Stories Pixel review LG V20 review Quick Hits Samsung won’t kill the “Note” line T-Mobile offering deal on the Pixel, delayed 3 weeks The Pixel can survive water, but it’s not waterproof Xiaomi Mi Mix is insane Twitter is killing Vine Wins/Fails Joe: Pokemon GO Halloween event + iPhone thoughts Chris: Pixel with black front / Halo effect Ashley: Nintendo Switch / ZTE Axon 7 is pretty great App Picks Joe: WiFi Prioritizer Chris: AppsIUse Ashley: The Greedy Cave Emails & Tweets: (podcast [at] phandroid [dot] com), @mobileroarcast Follow Us Joe Fedewa (@tallshmo) Chris Chavez (@gamercore) Ashley King (@overlordror)

Joe and Chris eulogize the Galaxy Note 7 and discuss where it lands on the list of Worst Android Phones Ever. Other topics include Verizon Pixel updates, Google Assistant Easter eggs, and more! Top Stories Galaxy Note 7 is done Is it the worst Android phone of all time? Quick Hits Google will handle updates on Verizon Pixels Google Assistant runs fine on Nougat devices Duo replacing Hangouts in mandatory apps Android 7.1 Developer Preview coming later this month Samsung could ditch home button in Galaxy S8 Wins/Fails Joe: Google Assistant Easter eggs / Chris: Pokemon GO update / Pokemon GO Plus died in 25 days (not 100) and it sucks that I need it App Picks Joe: Climendo Chris: Flychat

This week is all about the Pixel phones and Google's big event. Chris shares his first-hand experience with all of the new devices. What do we think of Google's direction? Will we be buying any of the new stuff? Top Stories Pixel and Pixel XL Google Home, Chromecast Ultra, Google WiFi Quick Hits What is Andromeda? A replacement Note 7 caught fire #tbthursday: Nexus One Wins/Fails Joe: Bragi Dash headphones Chris: Pokemon GO update (type medals increase catch rates) / Pixel camera doesn’t have OIS and didn’t wipe the floor with the iPhone 7 camera Ashley: Really Blue phone with white face / Daydream View: Leggings for your head App Picks Joe: OurHome Chris: Candid Ashley: Volume Timer

This week Joe and Chris talk about Allo. Does it suck? Is it awesome? Why does it exist? So many questions need to be answered. Other topics include Google's hardcore marketing for the Pixel phones, safe Note 7's, and more! Top Stories Google Allo finally released Quick Hits Google Pixel phones get date and marketing Pixel phones will be priced premium Safe Galaxy Note 7’s finally available (update out, battery color) Nougat Multi-Window works with any app HTC Bolt is smaller HTC 10 without headphone jack Comcast plans to launch mobile phone service in 2017 #tbthursday: Google Wave Wins/Fails Joe: I used Android Pay! / HTC Uh Oh... Chris: MEGA FAIL: Pokemon Go Plus connection issues App Picks Joe: KinScreen Chris: Nextdoor

Nick Gray joins us on the podcast this week. We talk about the leaked Pixel Launcher and Google's design changes for the upcoming Pixel phones. We also talk about iOS 10's rocky start and iMessages NSFW problem. Thanks for listening! Top Stories New Pixel Launcher and Pixel rumors iOS 10 now available, off to rocky start, iMessage is surfacing porn GIFs Quick Hits New Amazon Dot priced at $50 Nexus 6 & 9 will get Nougat in coming weeks Major Android OEMs quiet on Android Wear Mysterious HTC Bolt headed to Sprint Galaxy Note 7 poll results and round-up #tbthursday: Flash Wins/Fails Nick: IFA / Samsung proprietary headphone jack Joe: LG G5 / Samsung can’t get new Note 7’s fast enough Chris: Pokemon GO will eventually support Android Wear / Careful buying glass screen protectors for the LG V20 App Picks Nick: Muviz Joe: Energy Bar Chris: Screen Balance

It's everyone's favorite time of the year: Apple Event! /s That means we get to rip on Apple for "courageously" ditching the headphone jack. Other topics this week include the Galaxy Note 7 recall, Nintendo mobile apps, Pixel phones, Nexus 7 rumors, and more! Top Stories iPhone 7, Apple Watch LG V20 is official Quick Hits Super Mario Run coming to iOS/Android Pixel phones could launch October 20th Huawei-made “Nexus 7” rumors Pokemon Go Plus on sale September 16th Galaxy Note 7 keeps exploding Wins/Fails Joe: HTC Uh Oh / tried to exchange Note 7 Chris: Apple Plug / Turing Phone Ashley: Rose Gold Highlights / iPhone 7 no 3.5mm jack App Picks Joe: Remote Android TV Chris: HomeBot Ashley: Overlays - Float Everywhere

We've got a lot to talk about this week. Joe wraps up his thoughts on the Galaxy Note 7, we cover all the important stuff from IFA 2016, and should you worry about your Note 7 exploding? Top Stories Galaxy Note 7 Review IFA 2016 (Moto Z Play, camera mod, HTC One A9s, Huawei Nova) Quick Hits No Nexus? Galaxy Note 7 exploding issue Android Nougat officially released YouTube adding a Facebook-like feed #tbthursday: “Android Market” Wins/Fails Joe: Good Lock is a must / HTC 10 drowned Chris: Pokemon GO buddy system / YouTube demonetization “censorship” Ashley: Yoga Book / HTC One A9s App Picks Joe: Conscient, F---Colors Chris: Night Mode Enabler Ashley:

This week we've got the brand new Honor 8 and Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in the house. Chris and Joe share their first impressions of these devices. Other topics include new data plans from T-Mobile and AT&T, Google Duo, and more! Top Stories Hands-on with Honor 8 Galaxy Note 7 first impressions Quick Hits New T-Mobile unlimited plans AT&T getting rid of overages in favor of throttling Google Duo is here LG V20 modular leak More Nexus sailfish/Marlin rumors Pokemon GO tracker changes, bans #tbthursday: multitouch/pinch to zoom Wins/Fails Joe: Note 7 blue light filter / Chris: The “L Shot” (Pokemon GO) / Honor’s cringey event Ashley: Matte screen protectors / App Picks Joe: Sword of Xolan Chris: LeafPic Ashley: GameFans

This week we're talking about the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 going official. Was there anything we didn't already know about? We also talk about a new batch of Nexus rumors, Instagram's shameless rip off of Snapchat (and why it's a good thing), and the latest Pokemon GO changes. Top Stories Galaxy Note 7 announced Quick Hits New Nexus leaks and rumors Instagram Stories Niantic explains Pokemon GO changes LG V20 event September 6th Apple Music for Android leaves beta (non-story) Kim K has run out of BlackBerry Bolds #tbthursday: OG Note Wins/Fails Joe: Gear 360 is pretty cool / broke my toe Chris: Pokemon Go update / USB Type-C still sucks (Nexus chargers aren’t “spec compliant” App Picks Joe: Medisafe Chris: Inkwire

This week we're finally wrapping up our OnePlus 3 review. Is it the best phone out there? We also have more details on the Note 7 before the event next week, and dropping iPhone sales continue. Top Stories OnePlus 3 review Quick Hits Moto won’t provide monthly security updates Details about the Note 7 iris scanner Google Play Family Library officially launches iPhone sales down for 2nd consecutive quarter Nintendo shares drop when people realize they didn’t make the game Pokemon Go will have trading, training, and breeding #tbthursday: Layar Wins/Fails Joe: Twitter finally adds Night Mode / LeEco buys Vizio Chris: OxygenOS 3.2.2 update / Glass screen protectors with the “rainbow effect” Ashley: Pokemon Go Plus delayed / BlackBerry DTEK50 App Picks Joe: Poke LIVE/Poke Scanner Chris: Prisma Ashley: Wikipedia

This week we're talking about our review of the Moto Z Droid Edition for Verizon. Droid Does modular, but will anyone care about it? We also rant about how the Pokemon GO launch has been a disaster. Top Stories Moto Z Droid Review (available now for pre-order) Quick Hits Niantic is blowing it Android Nougat DP5 with cat game Easter Egg Leak shows Galaxy Note 7 without curved display Moto Z Play to have headphone jack Everyone can apply for Twitter’s blue checkmark New BlackBerry devices being announced next week #tbthursday: before curved displays were cool Wins/Fails Joe: Bubble zoom for Play Books / Niantic Chris: / OnePlus 3 GPS issues and video audio recording Ashley: Amazon’s $60 BLU phone is okay (for a certain type of person) / 3 Step Bug Pokemon Go App Picks Joe: Flytube Chris: SNOW Ashley: Messenger for Pokemon GO

We have to talk about the phenomenon that is Pokémon GO, but don't worry, we don't talk about it for too long. Other topics include Google's leaked sexy smartwatch, the Galaxy Note 7 launch, Facebook's battery testing, and viral games back in the day. Top Stories Brief Pokémon Go discussion Quick Hits Google’s smartwatches leak LG working on the LG V20 Galaxy Note 7 event August 2nd Facebook tries to save battery Galaxy S7 is outselling the iPhone 6S in the US Moto E3 announced #tbthursday: Angry Birds Wins/Fails Joe: Bycle bike mount / Pokemon Go cheaters Chris: HANGOUTS FINALLY LETS YOU SEND VIDEO / NES console Ashley: NES Console / Pokemon Go sucks in rural areas App Picks Joe: Wakey Chris: Stitch & Share: big screenshot Ashley: Walli

This week we're talking about the latest HTC Nexus leak. We have an actual image to look at. Chris calls it the HTC "Sexus." We're also talking about what it's like to play Pokemon Go, Android 7.0 Nougat, Snapchat Memories, and much more! Top Stories First look at HTC Nexus Quick Hits Pokemon Go is a go Nougat is Android 7.0 Huawei uses Canon EOS for fake P9 sample Snapchat Memories Moto Z DROID coming July 14th Amazon Echo allows you to pick Spotify or Pandora for default Correction: AT&T actually didn’t copy T-Mobile #tbthursday: 1GHz processors Wins/Fails Joe: Pokemon Go is pretty fun / Snapchat updates are the worst Chris: OnePlus 3 RAM fix update / Google dropping local guides Ashley: Square Cash is amazing / App Picks Joe: ASAP Launcher Chris: Final Fantasy VII Ashley: PixBit Icon Pack

N is for Nougat! We finally have the official name and a less than amazing statue. We're also talking about AT&T ripping off T-Mobile, HTC Nexus rumors, the Galaxy Note 7, phones with ads, and 3.7-inch displays. Top Stories Android Nougat Quick Hits AT&T shamelessly rips of Tmo Tuesdays Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will have curved display YouTube gets live streaming from the app Amazon discounting phones with lock screen ads HTC Nexus rumors #tbthursday: 3.7-inch displays Wins/Fails Joe: W/F: Google My Activity page Chris: Android Mini Collectibles Series 6 / OnePlus 3 Alert Slider means no auto schedules Ashley:  OK.Google.io  / Capital One still not supporting Android Pay App Picks Joe: Simply Chris: Always On AMOLED - BETA Ashley: Mekorama

This week we're talking about the OnePlus 3. Did OnePlus actually make a "flagship killer" this time? We're also wrapping up our Galaxy S7 Active review and sharing memories about trackballs. Top Stories OnePlus 3 first impressions Galaxy S7 Active review Quick Hits Peter Chou leaving HTC Android apps arriving on Chromebooks Samsung Galaxy S8 could have 4K display Huawei working on its own OS #tbthursday: trackballs Wins/Fails Joe: Shield TV is fun / scratched my Pebble Chris: (Double fail)T-Mobile Get Thanked promo is still having difficulties / Motorola’s design lead leaves after 12 years App Picks Joe: Facebook secret soccer game Chris: Dango

We are joined by Tony Hannides this week to recap all the news from Motorola, OnePlus, Apple, and much more! Top Stories Moto Z and Moto Z Force with Moto Mods Phab 2 Pro iOS 10 and Watch OS 3 announced OnePlus 3 launches Quick Hits Android N DP4 rolling out Pokemon Go will be available in July AT&T brings Wifi calling to Android Project Fi to include US Cellular #throwbackthursday: Task killers Wins/Fails Tony: Apple Lets You Remove “Stock” Apps from Homescreen/It doesn’t remove it memory Joe: / Moto Z kills 3.5mm headphone jack + Domino's fails at one job App Picks Tony: VISR Joe: Flamingo

This week we're talking about the story that comes around every year: Google is taking more control over the Nexus line. Is it for real this time? We're also talking about the OnePlus 3, iPhone 7 and no headphone jack, Snapchat confusion, and more! Top Stories Google says they’ll be ‘more opinionated’ with Nexus hardware (again) Quick Hits OnePlus 3 to launch without invite system Renders of Lightening-to-headphone adapters leak Phonebloks founder takes issue with where Project Ara is heading More people use Snapchat than Twitter ASUS Zenfone 3 announced Wins/Fails Joe: U of M ForcePhone tech / Kickstarter launch windows suck Chris: 72 new emoji have been finalized / HTC 10 battery life is terrible Ashley: Xiaomi MiBand 2 announced App Picks Joe: Big Hunter Chris: Samsung Good Lock (updates) Ashley: Templar Battleforce RPG Demo

The big stories this week revolve around modular phones. Moto's "Mods" have leaked in press renders, and Project Ara is still very alive. More alive than we hoped. Other topics include the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (yes 7), new Pebble watches, and more! Top Stories Moto Z to replace Moto X, mods leak Project Ara not dead Quick Hits Pebble 2 and Time 2 announced Google could release list of best and worst OEMs Samsung to skip Note 6 and go to Note 7 Galaxy S7 Active to have 4,000mAh battery Samsung shows off flexible display Chromebook sales overtake Mac Microsoft guts phone business and lays off hundreds Wins/Fails Joe: YouTube Red deal+good samaritan / Facebook is forcing trending on me Chris: Android N’s hidden DPI setting / HTC 10 camera performance (auto-focus) App Picks Joe: Third Eye Chris: USB Check

This week is ALL about Google I/O! We're talking about Google Home, Google Assistant, the two confusing messaging apps (Allo and Duo), Android N updates, and much more! Wins/Fails Joe: I played with Oculus Rift / IO is still slightly scary Chris: Android Auto will work without connecting to car / I/O’s outdoor venue is a bust Ashley: Moto 360 vs Fitbit comparison App Picks Joe: Poncho Chris: Google Keyboard from Android N Ashley: Curiosity

This week we're talking about the rumored Moto X 2016. Apparently Motorola is going to take a shot at a modular phone. We're also talking about Google's Amazon Echo competitor, OnePlus' HTC clone, and much more! Top Stories Moto X 2016 leak (modular, super thin, 2 different models) Quick Hits 3D Touch won’t arrive in the first Android N, but in an update soon after Google working on an Amazon Echo competitor (codenamed Chirp) Google’s standalone VR headset is called “Android VR” OnePlus 3 looks like an HTC WhatsApp releases a desktop application for Windows and Mac YouTube messenger is rolling out for some Still have $5 promo codes for reversible micro USB cables Wins/Fails Joe: Pebble adds health data to app / Instagram’s new look Chris: HTC 10 camera update / Google paying $20 per hour to test Self-Driving Cars Ashley: Fitbit is falling apart / Moto 360 is much nicer App Picks Joe: 99 Rockets Chris: Gboard (Google Keyboard for iOS) Ashley: Feel the Wear Emails & Tweets: (podcast [at] phandroid [dot] com), @mobileroarcast Follow Us Joe Fedewa (@tallshmo) Chris Chavez (@gamercore) Ashley King (@overlordror)

This week we'll be wrapping up our thoughts on the HTC 10! Is it the new phone to beat? We're also talking about Google's new hardware leader, rumored TV service from YouTube, foldable phones, and much more! Top Stories Quick HTC 10 review recap (shipping now) Quick Hits Rick Osterloh leading Google hardware YouTube working on a live TV service PieMessage brings iMessage to Android Samsung could launch foldable phone in 2017 Nextbit Robin is $299 for a week Samsung Galaxy C5 is an HTC clone Wins/Fails Joe: New tech turns your skin into a touch screen for your smartwatch / Power Rangers movie Chris: Google self-driving car in GTA V / Galaxy S7 lens cover Ashley: Tunisia mobile developer offers real-life cow as prize / My roommate’s niece told me my phone “grew up.” App Picks Joe: SoundSeeder Chris: Google Keyboard (update) Ashley: Punch Club Sale

We're back to talk more about the HTC 10, two rumored HTC Nexus devices, poor LG G5 sales, and expensive watch bands from Google. We also discuss Nintendo's mobile plans, Google Play for Chrome OS, and Chris has something he doesn't want to talk about. Follow us: @mobileroarcast, @tallshmo, @gamercore, @overlordror

We have a lot to talk about in this week's episode. Joe has both the LG G5 and HTC 10. He gives his final thoughts on the G5 and his first impressions of the HTC 10. We also talk about the new update to Android N, texting-friendly movie theaters, and much more. At the end of show, we share our wins and fails of the week and recommend some apps. Thanks for listening! Follow Us: @mobileroarcast, @tallshmo, @gamercore, @overlordror

In this episode we're talking about the death of Windows Phone. For real this time. We're also talking about Samsung Good Lock, the huge Snapchat update, Sprint's bad Amazon Prime deal, and much more!

Apple has a new iPhone, and it's very small. For some reason Chris is in love with the new iPhone SE. We can't understand why. We're also talking about the upcoming HTC 10 event, pricing for the LG G5's accessories, and a bunch of new Google projects. Thanks for listening!

We've got a lot to talk about this week. Android N has been released as a developer preview. We talk about all the new features and why Chris doesn't like it. We also wrap up our thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge (and why Chris doesn't like it). Other topics this week include the HTC M10, OnePlus on House of Cards, LG G5 launch, and a Galaxy S7 Mini.