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If Jackson Pollack dabbled in podcasts, this Android Police podcast would be one of his finest works. This week, another onslaught of Pixel rumor material, some thoughts on Samsung after another hardware review period, Sonos is sorry but isn't doing anything about it, and Google attempts to convince Android users that apps can be cool. Find out how everything is going wrong.

0:32 | I Cut Amazing Intro Blabber And Made It Outro Blabber

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: No longer the slam dunk foldable choice
• I didn't care about Galaxy AI until it gave my dog a Pokémon bong
• What the hell is going on with One UI 7?

19:18 | There Is Nothing We Do Not Know

• Google's Pixel 9 displays are blindingly bright, according to the latest leak
• Leaked Pixel 9 Pro renders show it in four colors from all angles
• Exclusive Leak: Here's the Google Pixel 9 in Every Color (androidheadlines.com)
• Pixel 9 promo material leaks ahead of August event
• Every Google Pixel 8 feature that has yet to launch
• OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine - The Verge
• Leaked Pixel 9 promo gives us our first look at a new 'Add Me' feature
• Google TV Streamer is likely the next-gen Chromecast we've all been waiting for
• Almost 9 years later, the Nest Learning Thermostat may get a sequel

48:31 | Hey Daniel, How's Sonos Doing?

• Sonos CEO apologizes for disastrous rollout of new app - The Verge

1:03:49 | Will Weird Play

• Google Play's new Collections widget wants you to spend, consume, repeat

Excerpt from This is Tech Today and Google via Android Headlines.

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Three weeks and change until Google's big Pixel event and it seems like every last puzzle piece is falling into place, but when the box art shows you what you're supposed to be making, do you really think anyone's going to be surprised? Also on the Android Police podcast this week, Samsung is wagging the dog as we talk about our true feelings about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the whole world at large this year. It's a lot for us to carry, but hey! We can speedrun it.

03:11 | Stop Calling Them Leaks

• The Pixel 9 Pro is here in Google's latest official teaser
• The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is official, and Google's already showing it off
• Google drums up excitement for Pixel 9 Pro pre-orders with a mystery collectible
• The Pixel 9 Pro Fold could come to a market near you, you, and you
• Massive Pixel 9 camera leak leaves nothing to the imagination

18:30 | It Had No Laurels To Begin With

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: A dead end
• The top 10 Samsung Galaxy AI features
• Samsung's Galaxy AI might soon get really good at knowing what you want
• Craft – The Future of Documents
• This is why I’m ready to buy the Galaxy Ring
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro launch delayed due to quality control issues

47:15 | Trash Compactor

• Satellite connectivity is all but confirmed for Android 15
• Samsung may give One UI 7 the iOS 18 treatment
• Android clearly inspired Apple's newest iOS 18 features
• Would you ever need to open a flip phone with a cover screen this big? - The Verge

Excerpts from Michael Rosen, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Global, and MGM.

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Samsung is playing a game of inches and it may not be worth the patience it's putting into it. The Android Police podcast takes a long look at the latest Unpacked showcase with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 giving us pangs of boredom and the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds 3 giving us Apple whiplash. It's a lot to deal with. Let us deal with it with you.

• 02:42 | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is another half-step forward for the original foldable maker
• 24:05 | Motorola's new Razr+ is everything I want from a flip phone and The Motorola Razr (2024) is a killer foldable that deserves better software support
• 35:04 | Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro come with an Apple-inspired design and a price tag to match and The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra takes Android smartwatches to the extreme
• 1:05:07 | The Samsung Galaxy Ring wants to give Oura a run for its money
• 1:14:23 | Pixel 9 pricing leak comes with good and bad news

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Ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold6 debut this coming week, the Android Police podcast is trawling through our archives for a look back at the device series as a whole. Specifically, our former iteration of the show was able to grab onto the launch of the original Galaxy Fold and ride it all the way to its obfuscation into infamy with some broken glass and a lot of broken diodes. We also visit our reviews of the Fold4 and Fold5 in our current rendition of the program. Enjoy this holiday week edition and we'll see you next week.

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Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Hosts featured in this episode include Corbin Davenport, Ryne Hager, Zachary Kew-Denniss, Stephen Schenck, Cody Toombs, Ara Wagoner, and Ryan Whitwam. Our editor is Jules Wang.

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We're extremely proud of our focused and concise, but girthy(!) Android Police podcast this week. Motorola takes the stage with new Razrs that shine in the fit-and-finish department, but it's software and day-to-day performance that will always be the devilish details that follow. We give early impressions. Plus, rundowns on Google and Samsung having their summer events way too early. And a shout-out to Hamilton, Ontario. Congratulations, you're not Windsor.

01:50 | Google

• Google is holding a surprise Pixel 9 hardware event in August
• Pixel 9 Pro teased in a promo video ahead of Google's August event

23:57 | Motorola

• Motorola's new Razrs make all the right changes, but I still have concerns
• The Moto Razr+ (2024) is here to steal the thunder from Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Motorola's new Moto Tag offers everything you could ask for from a Bluetooth tracker

47:29 | The Mix

• Google encouraging Android users to let the Find My Device network work everywhere – here's how
• Pebblebee Tag for Android review: I couldn't Find My Device
• Chipolo One Point review: Easy to find, if it’s not too far away
• New iOS 18 beta finally flips the switch for RCS on iPhones
• Samsung makes it official: July 10 will be a huge day for Galaxy fans

Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.

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Before we slip into something comfy for Hot Phone Summer, on this Android Police podcast, we rinse ourselves with some rumor upkeep on the Pixel 10 (of all things), the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, and even this year's Moto Razr. We engage in a sort of food fight with the Emoji Kitchen as our battleground and generative AI as the weapons. And we talk about legislatures moving to ban kids from using smartphones in school. There's also a little "State of the Show" address at the end, if you're interested in the meta.

04:57 | The Fun Stuff

• Google wants to help you cool down your overheating Pixel
• Google's Pixel 10 processor will follow in the iPhone's footsteps in one important way
• Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 dummies reveal persistent crease woes
• Leak confirms Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will adopt an AirPods Pro-like design
• Google's answer to Apple's Genmoji spotted in development for the Pixel 9
• Leak details Motorola's Razr+ 2024 will pack some big upgrades

34:23 | The Head Scratchers

• New York passes law aimed at protecting kids and teens from doomscrolling
• California’s governor is trying to crack down on smartphones in schools - The Verge
• US surgeon general wants tobacco-like warning labels on social media - The Verge
• Forbes letter threatens legal action against Perplexity AI over copyright
• Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine | WIRED
• US sues Adobe after it 'trapped customers' with misleading Photoshop plans

57:11 | Thoughts?

Excerpt from WROC-TV/Nexstar (via Studio 31 Media Archive/YouTube).

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Welcome to the Android Police podcast. For the first 45 minutes of the show, we're talking about WWDC 2024. Yes, it's Apple Intelligence, but it's also the surprising amount of latitude the company is finally giving its customers after years of behaving like it knows better. In our second half, we'll see what's cooking between Pixels of current day and of the future as well as talk about the death of Jabra earbuds, the life of the Light Phone 3, and the trite mention of so much more. It's more show than ever.

02:22 | WWDC

• Apple Intelligence is the iPhone's answer to Gemini and Galaxy AI
• Better texting between Android and iOS is coming this fall with RCS in iOS 18
• Apple announces iOS 18 with new AI features and more customizable homescreen - The Verge
• Apple made an iPad calculator app after 14 years - The Verge
• Apple is putting ChatGPT in Siri for free later this year - The Verge
• Apple Photos is getting its biggest revamp yet in iOS 18 (pocket-lint.com)
• Game Mode on iOS announced at WWDC (pocket-lint.com)
• At WWDC 2024, Apple had no new ideas to share (pocket-lint.com)

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37:35 | Android

• Google's June Pixel Feature Drop expands Gemini Nano and adds DisplayPort output
• Here's our first good look at the Pixel Watch 3 XL
• Side-by-side Pixel Watch 3 and 3 XL renders showcase slimmer bezels for one model
• Dave Burke steps down from leading Android's engineering team after more than a decade
• Google triples down on its warranty for Pixel 8 devices with display issues
• Google releases second installment of zero-day exploit patch, but only for Pixel phones
• Google's AI created a glue-eating stir, then learned to recommend glue again from the ensuing coverage

54:54 | Everything

• Spotify's lossless tier might be really expensive
• Spotify's Songs of Summer playlist tries to predict this year's next big anthem
• Jabra announces its new flagship earbuds and promptly exits the market
• The Light Phone 3 is a dumbphone that doesn't look useless
• I turned my Android phone into a Light Phone, and you can too
• Microsoft’s all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed - The Verge
• Samsung's cheaper Galaxy Watch FE is here with all of the bells, none of the whistles

Excerpts from Jon Bois/Vox Media and Island Records.

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Chocolate, as we know it, is bad for us. No, not even the fancy high-cocoa dark stuff. But on this Android Police podcast, our conversation melts into how Google drives the misleading myths promoting it as a health food, pretty much. This episode synopsis also includes the OnePlus 13, HP TouchPad, and Zendaya. Look, you've made it this far, just listen to the darn thing. And thanks, Steve.

02:49 | Squaring Google

• Google Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents (404media.co)
• Google is facing serious privacy breach accusations following recent leak
• Google says it won't keep your Pixel during a repair if you're caught using non-OEM parts

15:35 | You SERP

• If you aren't seeing AI Overviews in your search results, it's probably thanks to Google
• Google Cut Back AI Overviews in Search Even Before Its ‘Pizza Glue’ Fiasco | WIRED
• The Benefits of Having a Healthy Relationship with Chocolate | Johns Hopkins Medicine
• No, Chocolate Isn’t Good for You. Sorry | Office for Science and Society - McGill University (originally from The Montreal Gazette)
• Sorry, chocolate really isn't a health food. - The Washington Post

TL;DR: Researchers look at cocoa beans as a source of beneficial flavanols that can be used as part of a greater regimen. In general, chocolate that we consume has been processed where little flavanol content remains if any and is packed with sugar and fat, both known to be detrimental to your health when they are a significant part of your diet.

39:13 | Too Much

• Humane tells all 37 AI Pin owners to stop using its charging case
• The OnePlus 13 might include a massive battery, but it comes at a cost
• Sonos Ace review: Winning in the tie-breaker (pocket-lint.com)
• Sonos Ace review: A first stab at premium headphones that hits the mark (androidpolice.com)
• Spotify's strange Android icon redesign issues seem to be fixed
• Apple admits the Pixel 8 has longer guaranteed software support than the iPhone
• Apple's AI push will reportedly be called Apple Intelligence, of course (engadget.com)
• ASUS Scammed Us (Gamers Nexus | YouTube)
• ‎Challengers (2024) directed by Luca Guadagnino • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd

Audio excerpt from Intel (via gw4yn). Thanks, Steve.

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It'd be nice to get a momentum shift in the news, but for as long as it's the apparent elephant in the room, we're talking once again about Google and AI on the Android Police podcast. This week, it's the company's response to users and the publishers who have come to rely on search traffic to keep their sites alive. We'll also pull a few new Android 15 features that we're glad to see and, if we make it past the first-cup crash, we'll get to beat down on Sony for some Overwatch clones and praise it for Astro Bot!

02:11 | Google to websites: Go eat glue and rocks

• Google says it's fixing those odd AI Overviews that told people to eat glue and rocks
• OpenAI signs deals with Vox, the Atlantic to put news into ChatGPT - The Washington Post
• Massive Google Search leak unearths treasure trove of SEO data
• Google won’t comment on a potentially massive leak of its search algorithm documentation - The Verge

29:00 | Android 15

• Google's newest Android features get you RCS message editing, instant hotspot, and more
• Google Home widgets will bring one-tap controls to your Android homescreen

38:06 | State of Play

• The incredibly charming Astro Bot launches on the PS5 in September - The Verge

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To think that the lowly internet commenter is being done wrong by multi-million-, even multi-billion-dollar brands. Why, perish such sacrilege! You see, there's a certain unease on this week's Android Police podcast as Will and Daniel trickle through how Sonos is banking heavily on some poorly-formed assumptions about its customer base and how Microsoft and Google are overcommitted to making money off of their investments sunk into artificial intelligence. Before all of that, we recap our first-round impressions of the Pixel 8a.

01:48 | AI isn't it

• Google's AI-packed I/O keynote was missing the one thing I actually wanted to see
• Google Pixel 8a review: A great phone that I'm not sure you should buy
• The Pixel 8a might be my favorite Google phone yet, but I'm still not sure I can recommend it

29:44 | Deuces

• Sonos finally enters a new market with $449 Ace headphones
• People hate the new Sonos app even as company calls redesign 'courageous'
• Sonos' CEO has some regrets about the recent app redesign rollout
• Android 15 Beta 2 brings back media volume controls for casting

49:43 | Encroachment

• Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more jump on the Snapdragon X train with Microsoft's Copilot+ AI
• Humane is looking for a buyer, just like the AI Pin
• One week in and Google's AI Overviews are already getting ads
• Google is in damage control mode following AI Overviews fiasco
• Turns out OpenAI's voice assistant sounding like Scarlett Johannsson wasn't much of a coincidence

Extra Links:

• Suicide Prevention Resources from OpenCounseling
• The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel | Jenny Nicholson
• What Does A Great Cup Of Coffee Taste Like? | James Hoffmann

Excerpts from Disney/Pixar, Annapurna Pictures/Stage 6 Films, OpenAI, and James Hoffmann.

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This Android Police podcast, Will and Joe Maring, editor of the section dubbed Mobile for Digital Trends, are starved of sleep and proper equipment prior to sharing their thoughts about Google I/O 2024. If you've been living above ground for the past couple years, you know what this song and dance is working up to: more artificial intelligence promises, more asphalt for the road on which the kicked can lies, and extremely inadequate results that would probably make your parents think twice about sticking them on the fridge door.

The good news is that you'll all get to try this smorgasbord in any case, so let's talk it through and prepare you for what you'll see.

• Google I/O 2024: Everything announced so far
• Google I/O 2024 showed how it wants Gemini to pull all its products together
• At I/O 2024, the theme for Android's future was safety | Digital Trends

• Gemini comes to Google Photos to supercharge search and curation
• Google Photos wants to stop memes from killing your feed's vibe
• My Google Photos library is getting to be unmanageable
• Ask Photos is the AI-powered Google Photos tool I've been waiting for

• I saw Google's 'vision for the future of AI assistants' at I/O, and I'm cautiously optimistic
• I saw Google's futuristic Project Astra, and it was jaw-dropping | Digital Trends

• Google's AI-packed I/O keynote was missing the one thing I actually wanted to see
• OpenAI releases GPT-4o, a faster model that’s free for all ChatGPT users - The Verge
• ChatGPT will be able to talk to you like Scarlett Johansson in Her - The Verge

Audio excerpts from Disney/ABC and Bad Robot.

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What did Apple have to say when it came to their iPads? Perhaps Paramore summed it up best in 2007.

I know that your eyes are always glued to me, keeping them here and it makes no sense at all.

So, what's the truth about the next-gen iPad Pro and, more importantly, the iPad Air with its 13-inch model, stagnant Liquid Retina screen spec, stubborn price-to-value ratio, and... oof, that really bad ad? Leave it up to the Android Police podcast to once again flip sides and talk all about it. Also up this week, some quick pre-review affirmations about the Pixel 8a and how American Idol may have funneled Americans right into the iMessage barrel.

01:56 | Better than 8a%

• The Pixel 8a is Google's cheapest phone to promise on-device AI and 7 years of updates — but only just
• PSA: Don't accidentally spend $499 on the Pixel 7a
• 5 things Google changed on the Pixel 8a compared to the Pixel 8

15:08 | Welcome to Hydraulic Press Channel

• Watch out Samsung, Apple just launched its first OLED iPad
• Too little, too late: Google is finally selling the Pixel Tablet without a dock
• The cheaper Pixel Tablet still can't compete with Apple's entry-level iPad
• Crush! | iPad Pro | Apple
• iPhone 15 Storage | Don’t Let Me Go | Apple
• iPhone 15 Plus | Miss You | Apple

47:56 | Cowell Howl

• TikTok hits back at the US with a lawsuit of its own
• Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 finally brings wireless charging to the midrange line
• Why I think American Idol may have helped Apple own text messaging

Excerpts from The ULULU Company/20th Television, Apple, Ethan Meixsell, and Peter Fenn.

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Fresh ep. Time to jump the crevasse. This Android Police podcast, we're shooting down the Rabbit R1 and its ilk for good. We're also measuring up the stakes in TikTok's fight for survival in America. In the Google realms, the Pixel 8a is set for a cakewalk, Android 15 is firming up nicely (hopefully no odd ice crystals in the vanilla ice cream), and Will needs to cool down from all that screen time. Big and busy, that's how we like these shows.

02:35 | AI Gadgetry

• Here’s the real story of the Rabbit R1's reported Android roots

32:26 | Social Strife

• US TikTok ban: How we got here and what happens next
• ByteDance would rather pull TikTok from the US if its legal efforts fail
• Meta’s upgraded AI comes to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook

40:39 | In Android

• The Pixel 8a will reportedly cost the same as the Pixel 7a
• Samsung’s most powerful customization app comes to the Play Store

52:00 | A Clean Fifteen

• Android 15 may finally allow you to force dark mode in any app
• Android 15 could stop you from leaking sensitive content while screen sharing
• Android 15 might have a less awkward landscape UI on phones
• Android 15 is working on a clever solution for spammy notifications

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Excerpt from CH Media (Dropout).

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Yes, time for another Android Police podcast clipshow and this one's all about Apple. Settle down, we're talking about how its iMessage platform has been made to conform with Android users one way or another. We'll cover the RCS adoption saga and then follow up with the federal antitrust suit Apple faces which is entailed in part by iMessage user capture. We'll see you on the other side with a fresh show next week.

• Apple is adding RCS support to the iPhone next year
• Why Apple finally decided to adopt RCS on iPhone
• Google turns up the spice by bragging that RCS is coming to iPhones this fall
• Beeper Mini is the iMessage client Android's been waiting for
• RIP Beeper Mini: iMessage on Android app removed from the Play Store
• Apple's war on Beeper may be catching users in the banhammer crossfire
• Beeper pulls the plug on iMessage in response to Apple banning users
• Beeper Mini’s saga continues with possible FCC investigation
• Beeper is back on Android, but it's missing one major feature
• US launches iPhone monopoly lawsuit over Apple's iMessage exclusivity and other tactics
• Apple was bound to be sued for its monopoly. Beeper's CEO explains why
• 6 ways the Apple monopoly case could affect Android
• Beeper has a new owner, and its app is leaving beta

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Imminence is our word of the week on the Android Police podcast as we hit on some new Pixel lewks, watch emulation on iOS thrive with bated breath, and see if Google really has what it takes to have Android, Pixel, Chrome, and its various other platform teams operating as one AI-led family — "happy" being the optimal fashion.

04:07 | The Reorg

• Google is making huge changes to its Android and Pixel teams in the name of AI

21:02 | Android Others

• Live Pixel 9 Pro photos show controversial design changes
• Please Google, don't name your next foldable the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
• Feast your eyes on these Google Pixel 8a renders

29:14 | The Other Others

• iOS inches closer to Android with new third-party app store and Nintendo emulator

Excerpt from ABC News (via rockcityfilms3).

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Humane's AI Pin hit the reviewers' rounds this week. Now it's time for the meta cut. Join the Android Police podcast as we rack the dominoes back from execution to concept and see if there's any salvation to be had from the fall. Also, loads of Android news, an e-reader to best the Kindle perhaps, and a Vampire Weekend album review. Hit the decks.

01:36 | This Our Future?

• Google I/O 2024: What to expect and when it’s happening
• Humane reviews are out, and they are bad

27:54 | Droidy

• Google finally launches its Find My Device network
• Dbrand just spent 24 hours doubling down on racist remarks before apologizing
• YouTube has a new design on desktop and everyone is mad about it
• Apple may not end up beating Android at the emulation game after all
• Google’s AI Magic Editor is coming to all devices for free, but there's a catch

47:54 | Read This

• Android 15 Beta 1 is here, but many details are still under wraps
• Kobo's new color e-readers add some saturation to your reading
• Only God Was Above Us by Vampire Weekend Reviews and Tracks - Metacritic
• The Pixel 8 Pro was all I needed to create my solar eclipse memories

Excerpts from The Verge, Pornhub, The Punisher (Netflix via Shabeebstyle), Cyberpunk 2077 (CD: Projekt Red), and Infraction and Aim To Head.

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The 100th Android Police podcast is everything you've wanted it to be. Google this, Android that, Samsung's broken, OnePlus's broken, and we finally see what's inside The Hatch from Lost. Gemini takes a page from a BAFTA vote that has gone completely insane and the streaming industry makes money on top of showbuilding practices that are incredibly destructive to viewer habits (and, thus, their revenue), but at least Skynet's incompetent intelligence means we get to live another day, folks. Nothing gets cut. Everything's here.

This is the show you've been waiting for.

01:54 | Spatially Aware

• Filterworld by Kyle Chayka: Penguin Random House
• Testing the New Apple Vision Pro Spatial Persona - MacRumors

07:49 | I've Paid Money For Worse AI

• Google may charge you for generative AI search in the future
• Lara Croft Crowned Most Iconic Video Games Character of All Time, According to BAFTA Poll | BAFTA
• Sonic the Hedgehog Chia Pet® - Chia.com

27:05 | How Many Ways Can Google Piss People Off?

• Google Podcasts is dead but Google’s own podcast isn't on YouTube Music
• Google Podcasts is gone — and YouTube Music can’t replace it - The Verge

41:16 | Update Downgrade

• Some Pixel owners are experiencing network issues after Google's March 2024 update
• Google's premium Pixel 9 plans feel too big, too soon
• Samsung's latest update is causing headaches for Galaxy S23 users
• OnePlus just launched a worse version of Magic Eraser for its phones

1:02:32 | Get Lost

• Striking numbers: writers work less with streaming TV (axios.com)

Excerpts from Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (New Line Cinema), hbomberguy (via Sven Bender), retsupurae, Top15s, Blizzard Entertainment (via vannero).

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Google's had it out for the Android Police podcast all this time. No, not in the ways in which it's made it difficult for us to write the stories we talk about on the show, but with how its grown its phones. Android. Nexus. Pixel. All of it. The bulk of this 99th episode — which does not contain four minutes of cut-out frolicking midshow banter between our hosts — will cover the latest we're hearing about the Pixel 9 very big triple threat XL with a cherry on top. Man, it's like we've been an Android podcast, right?

01:19 | Pixel Pursuit

• New Pixel 9 renders point to 3 Google flagships coming this fall
• Gemini Nano is coming to the Pixel 8 after all

33:09 | SUX (Stupid User Experience)

• The Disney Plus-Hulu merger is way more than a streaming bundle

42:10 | Heady Stuff

• Transformed by AI: How generative artificial intelligence could affect work in the UK – and how to manage it | IPPR
• Ontario school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for $4.5 billion, alleging they're deliberately hurting students (thestar.com)
• (NEW) Apple Vision Pro - 256GB (woot.com)

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The Department of Justice serves Apple a whopper of an antitrust suit, the consequences of which will take years to suss out and reverberate with impacts on competitors, developers, and consumers. So, what do we see from the shores of Android? The Android Police podcast is all about insights this week, some of them from our interview with Eric Migicovsky of Beeper and Pebble fame. And then we get broken down by a hilariously bad Moto G that should've been kept back in the dusty drawers of 2015.

02:03 | US v. Apple

• US sues Apple for iPhone monopoly, points to iMessage and Apple Watch dominance, among other tactics
• The US v. Apple monopoly case was inevitable, Beeper's CEO explains
• Five takeaways from the huge US antitrust lawsuit against Apple - The Verge

38:21 | Didn't Moto Have a Good Year?

• Moto G Power 5G (2024) review: Simply not good enough

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Marques Brownlee commissions a tiny little coffin into which he places the ZenFone 10 and we're over here trying to trigger the next wave of tiny little phones. As people keep saying, time is a flat circle. That conversation plus another notch in the epoch that is Samsung's management in mobile decline, the big TikTok sovereignty debate, and a couple of tangents on the artist formerly known as Twitter, late-90's MMOs, and tin rooves on this Android Police podcast!

01:19 | TikTok

• The House has taken a key step toward banning TikTok in the US
• Is TikTok safe to use?
• Montana's statewide TikTok ban awaits governor's signature (from April 2023)
• Chances of a national TikTok ban grow with upcoming bill in Senate (from March 2023)
• TikTok is now banned from devices used in the US House of Representatives (from December 2022)

20:50 | Subspace

• Continuum - Meet people from all over the world...then kill them

25:56 | Beeg and Leetle

• The Pixel 8 feels small after the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but I want a truly tiny phone
• Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review: just another big phone - The Verge

42:41 | eX-popular

• Twitter is becoming a 'ghost town' of bots as AI-generated spam content floods the internet - ABC News (Australia)

47:11 | Last Call

• Samsung isn't bringing its Pixel 8a competitor to the US this year
• The Google I/O 2024 puzzle has been solved, and now we have a date

Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.

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Man, since when did Google's pre-release tracks of Android return to just utter garbage? And how much longer can Apple sustain its flat-footed outrage against the Digital Markets Act? We're firing some quick shots on the Android Police podcast this week to tackle some touchstones that are carrying the conversation in our mobile sphere for the days and weeks ahead.

02:56 | Scatterdroid

• Google's March Feature Drop is here, but not for you
• Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 is here, but you should be careful sideloading

17:03 | Acid Apple

• Epic Games just got unbanned by Apple — again - The Verge
• I tested Apple’s EU-only iOS 17.4, and it doesn't feel any closer to Android (yet)
• Switching from iPhone to Android will get much easier next year

32:28 | Flash Fry

• The Pixel 8a might cost nearly as much as Google's 2022 flagship
• Another Nintendo DS emulator bites the dust following the folding of Yuzu

Will was on the Android Faithful podcast this week if you want more!

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Mobile World Congress has adjourned for another year and the Android Police podcast is here to run through the minutes as trapsed from hall to hall looking for what tech companies are saying is their best for 2024. Is the Galaxy Ring going to deliver on its hype? How many times can Motorola do a bendy wristphone before it gets old? And what's with all these 5G flip phones that aren't foldables? Will joins Manuel Vonau and Dominic Preston this week to sort it out.

05:30 | The Show

• Best of MWC 2024: Android Police’s awards for the world’s biggest mobile show
• The world's biggest mobile show is more concept than ever
• Energizer just slapped a phone into a powerbank
• Motorola's bendy smartphone is a futuristic dead end
• Xiaomi 14 Ultra changes the camera but not much else
• The OnePlus Watch 2 was just practically announced
• OnePlus Watch 2 review: Worth it for the battery alone
• 7 new things we've learned about the Samsung Galaxy Ring
• A Barbie flip phone is coming later this year
• This phone was made for the worst person you know

Our hosts this week are Will Sattelberg, Manuel Vonau, and Dominic Preston (check out his Substack for Barcelona foodie picks!). Our editor is Jules Wang.

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Yes, we've seen your comments about how we at the Android Police podcast can get so down on the topic our site is all about, but hey: you'd be distressed about the ecosystem, too, if you had the numbers we're looking at and not much corporate steering power in the backseat. So, on this episode, we chat about the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the refinement of the Pixel Fold 2, and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. And maybe we'll be a little sad, then hopeful about Android while we're at it.

03:34 | Slow week, huh?

• The Google Pixel 6 Pro's overheating issues are now a legal matter
• First Pixel Fold 2 renders confirm Google is shaking up its design

15:52 | Mind over matter

• Seven different iPhone models outsold every Android phone last year
• Apple reveals new details about Spotify’s business as possible EU fine nears | TechCrunch

34:48 | The closers

• Xiaomi 14 Ultra combines a 1-inch camera sensor with four AI imaging models
• Wyze is once again caught in security incident affecting thousands

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This week on the Android Police podcast, we talk all about the first Android 15 developer preview despite the fact that, at the time of recording, we had barely an idea about what its best features were going to be. Of all things to be part of a Friday news dump, it had to be new software. Plus, further ruminations on generative AI, gaming, and why you need to chill out about the Galaxy S24's display.

02:46 | Android 15

• Android 15’s first developer preview is here
• How to easily install the Android 15 developer preview on your Pixel
• Android 15 leaves Snapdragon Pixels behind, and I'm sad
• Android 15 finally lets you disable keyboard haptics
• Android 15’s new Notification cooldown will silence alert spam automatically
• Android 15's timeline plans to get back on track
• Android 15 gets a mention in Google's latest Easter egg
• Android 15 sticks with Android 14's space theme for some reason

20:23 | Gemini 1.5

• Google Gemini is ready to level up after just two months
• OpenAI introduces Sora, its text-to-video AI model - The Verge

44:12 | Other News

• Microsoft: four Xbox-exclusive games are coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch - The Verge
• The Galaxy S24's first update brings a needed fix for your dull display colors
• The Samsung Galaxy S24 could be suffering from even more display issues
• The Nothing Phone 2a is launching on March 5
• Amazon Prime Video's ads are joined by worse video quality

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This week's Android Police podcast is a heady, tough one for us, but it's one we have to do because the news and business cycles dictate it. Google climbs up yet another rung on its ambitions of AI domineering and we're taking the time to ask the hard questions that have been pounding around for years. We might answer them, if not for you, for ourselves. Also on the docket, some quaint little Pixel rumors, a reviewer's review of his review of the OnePlus 12R, and a whole lot more.

02:21 | Our Business

• Google's inconsistent Pixel experience makes its phones impossible to recommend
• OnePlus 12R review: A real flagship killer for $500

19:27 | Gemini, Man

• Google Bard is dead, long live Google Gemini
• With Gemini, Google's inability to properly brand products is more apparent than ever
• Using the Gemini app automatically disables Google Assistant on Android
• Google Gemini is promising, but it can't replace Assistant just yet
• Google Gemini doesn't have these Assistant features yet
• Heads up: Gemini Advanced is only available to the main family member
• Google Gemini is expanding to more regions next week
• What is Google Gemini?

48:21 | Hard Worn

• First Pixel Fold 2 leaks show a radical new design for Google's foldable
• Google's new Android 14 beta hints at the Pixel Tablet 2
• Google could jump straight to a Tensor G4 for the Pixel Fold 2
• New Nothing Phone 2a leak is all business in the front, nothing in the back
• OnePlus compares seven years of OS updates to a moldy sandwich
• Samsung uses lower quality titanium than Apple on its flagship phone
• ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. to launch joint sports streaming platform (cnbc.com)
• Disney shares notch best day in three years after Q1 2024 earnings (cnbc.com)

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You saw the journos and critics pinch in awkwardly-framed photos. Now you get to hear the takes on Apple Vision Pro that may or may not be spicier than a daring fireball. Sorry, John. And if that's not your cup 'er tea, no sirree (sorry everyone else), the Android Police podcast this week will also bring you a few updated thoughts on the Galaxy S24 series, the Pixel 8 Pro in Mint, and the Play Store's challenges for 2024.

01:50 | Refreshers

• Samsung Galaxy S24+ review: This is the one to buy
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Still the best, unless you take photos
• The Galaxy S24 feels better than ever — and more like an iPhone
• The Pixel 8 Pro’s weird thermometer actually managed to beat my extremely low expectations
• How to fix your Pixel phone's storage problems after installing the January 2024 update

19:34 | Apple Vision Pro

• I Spent 24 Hours Wearing Apple's Vision Pro Headset | WSJ (YouTube)
• Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge

53:39 | Play it Back

• Google's new Play Store boss says he's focused on developers, not lawsuits

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We're tired. We're in hell. But at least there's a cool spot or two in this painful landscape. On the Android Police podcast this week, we take a second hit on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, extract every bit of solace we can out of the OnePlus 12 (and OnePlus 12R), and then pin our hopes on Google much as one would pin the tail on the donkey. That is, blindfolded and spun around.

02:52 | S24 Blur

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Run it back
• Galaxy AI is coming to even fewer Samsung phones than we thought

24:16 | The One To Turn To

• OnePlus 12 review: All flagship, no AI

33:55 | Future Google

• Google Pixel 8a retail box leaks, confirms Pixel 8-like design
• First Pixel 9 leak eliminates the camera bar's awkward wraparound
• New Pixel 9 leak raises more questions than answers
• See Google's Pixel 8 in its brand new mint shade

50:20 | All Else

• Samsung's cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 model could launch this year
• The Pixel Watch 3 could finally address a major shortcoming of the first two models
• You'll need to pay up to escape Netflix ads

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Well, would you look at that? It's all the changes we expected and then some. The Galaxy S24 is about as close to an inch Samsung thinks it can afford to creep along without actually getting there. We tick off our laundry list of all the reasons why we hate it on this Android Police podcast. Also on the show, Apple's taking a bath with the Vision Pro for now, but will it outlast the seething rage of app developers? But before that (and the obligatory Steam Deck mention), another visit to our old (new) friend, the Rabbit R1.

02:08 | Tastes Like Chicken

• Why is the internet crazy for the Rabbit R1? | Mashable

20:05 | Spamsung

• Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus hands-on: Small changes, again
• The Galaxy S24 Ultra feels like Samsung's identity crisis
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, two days in: Predictable in every sense of the word

51:13 | Holding Windows In Your Hands

• Lenovo Legion Go review: I want to love it, but I can't (xda-developers.com)

55:36 | A Difference of Vision

• StoreKit and review guideline update - Apple Developer
• Apple Vision Pro will change computing, but there are 4 reasons why I still won't buy it (xda-developers.com)
• You won’t be able to use the YouTube app on the Vision Pro - The Verge

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The Android Police podcast is back with a new episode with our own Will Sattelberg commanding the grounds in Las Vegas for CES plus Ara and editor Jules (hi) filling in for Daniel. Plenty of people were hopping around the convention halls for a Rabbit R1, some of them were hogging up space inside Google's Polestar, and only a select handful of tech media got to enjoy Nelly absolutely killing it for an hour inside a giant, empty arena. That's CES for you. We hope you'll be content with the AP account of it as told by our voices plagued by varying levels of sickness. Yes, I know mine's the worst.

• Best of CES 2024: Android Police’s awards for the world’s biggest tech show
• Here's everything Google showed off at CES 2024
• I saw the foldable future in Samsung's wild display prototypes
• TCL is bringing its paper-like smartphone displays to the US for the first time
• What is Rabbit R1, does it use ChatGPT, and how does it work? (pocket-lint.com)
• The Asus ROG Phone 8 redefines what gaming phones look like
• Google layoffs hit Assistant, AR teams, and Fitbit co-founders (androidpolice.com)

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It's a filler episode on the Android Police podcast this week as we peer into the contemporary cognoscenti on the cloud gaming platform that was never meant to be: Google Stadia. We join together two separate eras of the show, bridging from an uneasy launch across to a protracted, aching end. Join us here today and we'll join you from CES next week.

• Google Stadia cloud gaming debuts with $130 Founder’s Edition this November, free tier coming in 2020
• Google reveals more Stadia details, including answers about multiplayer and VR
• Google Stadia available now — soon we'll know if it can handle the influx of gamers
• Google Stadia review: This could be big
• Epic CEO says so few people play Stadia that a Fortnite port isn't worth doing
• Stadia one year later: The grass is looking greener from up here in the cloud
• Stadia is a year old today — and it's still not a viable alternative to console and PC gaming
• Stadia is finally letting users live-stream their gameplay direct to YouTube
• Hands-on: Turns out Stadia is a pretty good way to play Cyberpunk 2077
• Even Google doesn't want to make games for Stadia anymore
• Google doesn't want to kill Stadia, just Stadia as we know it
• Stadia review, 2022 update: I'm ready for cloud gaming, Google isn't
• The future of Stadia is less about games than ever
• Reports of Google Stadia's death are greatly exaggerated, says Google Stadia
• It's game over for Stadia, will shut down in early 2023
• Stadia exclusive Outcasters faces oblivion thanks to platform's impending closure
• How Google Stadia developers are making the platform's shutdown easier on gamers
• Google has started refunding your Stadia purchases
• This is how your Stadia Ubisoft games will be transferred to PC
• Google's Stadia Controller Bluetooth upgrade tool has arrived
• Stadia has one last game for you and it's coming from Google
• Out of all the products Google killed this year, Stadia stings the most
• Will Google Stadia be missed?
• I'm sad to see Stadia go, but it wasn't fun while it lasted
• One year later: Where Google went wrong with Stadia

Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. This episode features Corbin Davenport (now at our sister site, How-To Geek) and Cody Toombs. Our editor is Jules Wang.

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Welcome to the Android Police podcast's annual culturecast! Jeez, we've been back for two years and we get to call this a yearly tradition. Anyways, settle up for a great time as Daniel, Will, and Ara discuss how their favorite media in 2023 made them feel and why they loved it all so much. From Olivia Rodrigo to Greta Lee, Radiohead reduxes to a Pulitzer-winning twist on how people live inside of capitalism, we're sharing some consumption picks that might get you through some of the quieter times in your life coming up. Enjoy and we'll see you again in two weeks.

04:09 | Moving Pictures

• ‎The Little Mermaid (2023) directed by Rob Marshall • Letterboxd
• Candela Obscura | Critical Role
• ‎Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein • Letterboxd
• The Apothecary Diaries - Crunchyroll
• Succession | HBO.com
• ‎The Holdovers (2023) directed by Alexander Payne • Letterboxd
• ‎Beau Is Afraid (2023) directed by Ari Aster • Letterboxd
• FX's The Bear | Only on Hulu (FX)
• ‎Past Lives (2023) directed by Celine Song • Letterboxd

22:02 | Ear Rattling

• boygenius - the record
• GUTS - Olivia Rodrigo
• Javelin | Sufjan Stevens (bandcamp.com)
• The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We | Mitski (bandcamp.com)
• Dissect | Linktree
• A Light for Attracting Attention | The Smile (bandcamp.com)
• Jonas Brothers: A Deep Dive into their 2023 Masterpiece, 'The Album'
• Ellie Goulding - Higher Than Heaven
• Desire, I Want To Turn Into You | Caroline Polachek (bandcamp.com)

29:56 | Mind Reach

• World's Greatest Con | EPCOT - Part I (acast.com)
• World's Greatest Con | EPCOT - Part II (acast.com)
• Boys Will Be Boys – JEFF PEARLMAN
• The History of the Minnesota Vikings by Secret Base - YouTube
• Like A Dragon Portal (sega.com)
• Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder for Nintendo Switch™ – Official Site
• Baldur's Gate 3
• The Greatest Estate Developer | WEBTOON
• Read Little Rabbit and the Big Bad Leopard | Tapas Web Comics
• I've Become a True Villainess - Official Comics | Manta
• Trust — Hernan Diaz
• The Wager | David Grann

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Extracts: Critical Role Productions, Focus Features, A24, Rounder Records/Concord Music Group/Universal Music Group, Geffen Records, Sony Music/The Orchard/Perpetual Novice, Secret Base (Vox), SEGA

On this Android Police podcast, we follow up on a see-saw week with Beeper on one side attempting to open a pathway for iPhone users to securely message all the non-iPhone people (and services) out there and Apple plainly wanting to shut that down. Down a related vein, Epic v. Google is over (for now) and there's just no getting around the Steam Deck for us. Plus, a quick convo about AP's Best of Awards for 2023!

04:30 | Once Again, Beep This

• Beeper Mini has returned iMessage to Android, but it comes with one big catch
• Android users don't want iMessage — they just want peace

22:02 | Epicly Yours

• The Play Store is an illegal monopoly, says Epic v. Google verdict

44:00 | The Best! The Best!

• Android Police Awards 2023: Our best phone, tablet, wearable and more

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On this Android Police podcast, the big story is Gemini. Google is floating trial balloons for its multimodal large language model that's set to go against OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo products. We ask where the rush was and what can be done with this next-gen gen AI. Also on the menu, Beeper Mini gets us closer to global rich messaging continuity, and we give a quick dose of our iPhone 15 review. With Titanium.

02:44 | Gemini

• Google just released its GPT-4 rival Gemini AI, and you can use it starting today
• Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about Google's next-gen multimodal AI
• Every new feature in Google's December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop

36:56 | Beep This

• Beeper Mini is the iMessage client Android's been waiting for
• Oh, whoops: Apple cuts off Beeper Mini’s access to iMessage

1:02:41 | Lastly

• iPhone 15 Pro Max review: The phone everyone else is choosing
• YouTube Music will finally replace Google Podcasts for good in April 2024

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We enter into December with an Android Police podcast that tackles the big issues in our industry. And no, there isn't a hint of punchline there. Casetify is accused of plagiarism in its churn-and-burn quest to profit from phone cases while Google is accused of planting stories about how unsafe Fortnite is while actually failing to address how bad gaming on Android really is. Throw in a dose of OnePlus 12 pre-launch hype (don't fall for it) and a dash of the impossible premium connected TV stick that's actually good and you have a jam-packed show.

03:39 | Jerry Got Rigged

• Casetify allegedly ripped off Dbrand's Teardown skins
• Dbrand's new X-ray skins let you see the guts of your devices, sort of
• Casetify might have swiped its case designs from more than just Dbrand

23:43 | Peeking into the News

• OnePlus has officially revealed what the OnePlus 12 looks like

31:56 | One Good TV

• Walmart has a new $15 streaming stick with Google TV
• Sonos wants to challenge Google on the headphones and set-top box front

44:36 | Reddit

• Evolving the Reddit Brand... A New Snoo Logo, Now with Opposable Thumbs! - Reddit Upvoted

47:34 | Epic v. Google

• Google wanted to buy Fortnite maker Epic Games to hype up Stadia
• Activision Blizzard had a plan — or ploy — to launch its own Android game store - The Verge

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This is the half-hour portion of the Android Police podcast that we recorded two weeks ago talking a little bit about the everlong travails of Google when it comes to Fitbit and getting Apple to adopt RCS. Well, we at least know how one of those stories worked out, but we also continue writing the story of this very show and the business of what we talk about. If you're celebrating Thanksgiving this week, have a safe and happy one. We're back next week.

• Google is ending Fitbit sales in over a dozen countries
• Fitbit Charge 6 review: Do you really need a smartwatch?
• Google's new 'iPager' video takes on Apple's odd resistance to RCS
• Apple is adding RCS support to the iPhone next year, by the way
• Also, Android isn't cool with teenagers, and that's a big problem

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Every morsel of gravity in the world hits the downhill this episode on the Android Police podcast with OpenAI sacking CEO Sam Altman while Apple outsteps Nothing in bridging the gap between iMessage and the rest of the modern texting world - and there's a very good reason why now was the time for the company to get on board with Google and RCS. But we start things off with Daniel out in Los Angeles not talking about how Tony Hawk was at MediaTek's own summit this week.

02:39 | MediaTek

• MediaTek goes big on its 8 Gen 3-rivalling Dimensity 9300
• Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 sounds like the Goldilocks of midrange chipsets

13:41 | Nothing Chats

• Nothing's new chat app brings iMessage to Android
• Nothing's iMessage solution might not be as secure as we thought
• Nothing pulls its iMessage app from the Play Store following privacy disaster

21:59 | Apple Sets Out for RCS

• Apple is adding RCS support to the iPhone next year
• Why Apple finally decided to adopt RCS on iPhone
• "How iPhone Violates Apple’s Accessibility Guidelines," by Kevin Voller | Medium

44:54 | Androidlescence

• Android isn't cool with teenagers, and that's a big problem

55:59 | OpenAI

• The Fear and Tension That Led to Sam Altman's Ouster at OpenAI - nytimes.com
• OH GOD OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO - The Verge

Will Was Here

• Do Teenagers Dream of Android Sheep? – DTNS 4645
• Apple Supporting RCS in 2024 (Tech News Weekly)

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Of course we're going to talk about Humane's silly AI Pin on the Android Police podcast this week — spoiler: we don't make it out to be as silly as you might think it is. That plus a recap of Epic v. Google in the courts and the absolute shambles that is mobile gaming right now as well as a new (but very familiar) Steam Deck that hit us right between the eyes!

We've recorded so much show this week that you'll be getting an additional half-hour in our next show, straying from the topical and going into more of the existential... be sure to tune in then.

03:56 | Pinned Down

• Humane’s Ai Pin Looks Exhausting to Use (howtogeek.com)

24:44 | Epic v. Google

• Google offered Epic $147 million to launch Fortnite on the Play Store - The Verge
• Epic v. Google: everything we’re learning live in Fortnite court - The Verge

46:41 | Steam Deck OLED

• Valve announces Steam Deck OLED with an upgraded HDR display, bigger battery, and higher $549 price tag (xda-developers.com)

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After two weeks away, Daniel rejoins the Android Police podcast this week to be the ketchup to our mustard and mayonnaise... who the other two are is up to you. Anyways, we catch up with some chat on the Snapdragon X Elite chips, bemoan the Galaxy S23 FE, continue to praise the OnePlus Open, and give Google a sideways glance and ask how it's doing in court in the next 73 minutes... and then Baby Daniel joins us to wrap the show.

03:42 | Elitism

• Snapdragon X Elite: How PC makers will rival Apple M series (pocket-lint.com)
• Android's best feature is broken, but Qualcomm might be able to fix it

21:17 | One Up, One Down

• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review: A not-quite diamond in the rough
• OnePlus Open vs Galaxy Z Fold 5: Open and shut case?

45:19 | Alphabetti Regretti

• Google CEO defends paying Apple to make Google default search engine on devices in landmark antitrust case (Associated Press)
• Google suggested that Apple pre-install its Search app on iPhones
• Google passkeys will replace passwords — here's how to set them up
• Google Pixel 8 users are reporting poor battery life on mobile data
• The Google Pixel Watch 2 isn’t always charging reliably
• Google’s Nexus 5 at 10: A glimpse into the future
• Google Nexus 5 Review - MobileSyrup

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Will is at the helm for this week's Android Police podcast, but he's also at Qualcomm's annual product launch press junket in Hawaii. Once again, Chris Patrick, SVP and GM of Handsets, joins us. So, what did the chipmaker bring everyone out to the islands for this year? ARM computing, artificial intelligence, mobile console gaming, and not much 5G. The agenda's definitely a different look from previous years, so let's get into it.

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Everything you need to know about the mobile platform running the best phones of 2024
• The Xiaomi 14 will be the first phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• Snapdragon Seamless will unify your Qualcomm devices under a single umbrella
• The Snapdragon X Elite aims to make your Windows PC better than a Mac (xda-developers.com)
• Qualcomm's Oryon cores will come to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (xda-developers.com)
• 4 important Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite X facts you probably don't know (xda-developers.com)

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The one and only Mr. Mobile (Michael Fisher to the rest of us) is back on the Android Police podcast to trade notes with Will on the OnePlus Open! This episode was recorded on Tuesday evening right before they put the finishing touches on their actual reviews, so if you want to play editorial whack-a-mole and check for any discrepancies in what they say versus what they've written down, feel free to do just that!

• The OnePlus Open packs everything to take on the Pixel Fold and Fold 5
• Our OnePlus Open review
• Inside The OnePlus Open - And The Machines That Torture It (Mr. Mobile / YouTube)
• Our Moto Razr review

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The Pixel 8 Pro is dumb. Just dumb. You think you can make it all smart with this artificial intelligence crap, Google? How about you just say the quiet part out loud to the Android Police podcast about why it's $300 more than the Pixel 8? This week, a single 50-minute rant as performed by three tech nerds. Also, a reminder that Kirby did not do 9/11 and that it's always Waluigi Time (sound clip not included in the episode).

• Google Pixel 8 Pro review: Living up to its name
• Google Pixel 8 review: The Pixel for the masses
• Google axed three nifty Pixel 8 features before launch
• Google's AI-infused Assistant might be limited to the Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24, at least at first
• Google Pixel Watch 2 review: The watch we wanted last year
• Google's Pixel Watch 2 is already running low on stock
• Google has silently lowered the first Pixel Watch's charging speed
• Google's new Chromebook Plus category doubles performance standards
• Humans can’t resist breaking AI with boobs and 9/11 memes | TechCrunch

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Our most favorite hardcore Android nerd, Mishaal Rahman, joins the Android Police podcast for what else but for Pixel 8 announcement week! And if we had spent our time just talking about the phones themselves, it still would've breached more than an hour to become our newest longest episode yet. But we've got a little bit of Pixel Watch 2, a little Android 14, and a little luncheon to carry us through another half-hour. Enjoy!

• Google Pixel 8 Pro hands-on: You flatter me
• The Pixel 8 is Google's weakest small flagship in years
• Google Pixel Watch 2 hands-on: Spot the difference
• Android 14 review: Predictable progress
• Google gives up on a fixed day for its monthly Pixel updates
• The Google Pixel 8 can use its insecure selfie camera for secure payments, thanks to machine learning
• Google Assistant is about to become a full-blown AI
• The Pixel 8 Pro's improved Magic Eraser uses on-device AI you won't find anywhere else
• Google Pixel 8 Pro’s best video feature is magically processed in the cloud
• Google Pixel 8 Interview: "The Biggest Shift In Computing, Ever" - Mr. Mobile / YouTube
• Mishaal Rahman | Patreon

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On this Android Police podcast, Will is trapped by rising floodwaters, a war ensues between the titanium, stainless steel, and plastic camps, and Ara records a personal best on the number of rants in an episode. Get up to date on the Fitbit Charge 6 (and our listeners' thoughts on trackers and smartwatches), imagine all the colors of the Galaxy S24, and see if Google can make this year's Pixel phones last into 2030. Now with even more sound effects.

02:08 | Fitbit

• You can preorder the Fitbit Charge 6 starting today

09:50 | Agenda

• First Samsung Galaxy S24 leak reveals iPhone-style frame
• Google could give the Pixel 8 seven years of updates
• Google Podcasts will die in 2024
• As Google turns 25, here are 10 of my favorite products it’s killed off
• Disney+ will start its crackdown on password sharing in November

iPhone 15 Pro | Titanium | Apple (YouTube)

First Alert Weather: 4 p.m. Friday 9/29 flooding update - CBS New York (YouTube)

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The Android Police podcast may need a name change. And no, The Vergecast is taken. But for a show that delves into the profundity of notions such as the phases of smartphone design and the uncanny valley that is a conversation with a voice assistant, we also get to inject bits of "Her" and "Short Circuit" into the mix. So there's that. We've got chat about the Fitbit Charge 6, Pixel 8a, Amazon's hidden Fire HD 10 and a whole smattering of in-between bits that we just can't stay away from. This is our longest episode yet in this iteration and the show notes go to reflect it. Get ready for some links, buddy.

01:44 | Top Bread

• Leaked Google Pixel 8a images are already making the rounds
• There are no beans left to spill on Samsung's next Galaxy Buds
• Google's Pixel Watch 2 could borrow a key Fitbit Sense 2 feature
• The Google Pixel Watch 2’s most unique strap yet leaks
• The Fitbit Charge 6 is coming later this month
• The Fitbit Charge 6 could bring back a long-lost hardware feature

22:56 | Meat

• Amazon's latest Fire TV lineup includes two new high-end streaming sticks and a soundbar
• Amazon's new Echo Show 8 wants to be your smart hub of choice
• Amazon’s Echo Hub is the latest and greatest way to control all your connected devices
• The Nest Hub Max is losing one of its key features this month
• The age of smart displays is coming to a premature end
• Jibo Review 2018: This Robot Will Steal Your Heart (Through Your Wallet) - Mr. Mobile
• How Jibo The Robot Succeeded – By Dying - Mr. Mobile
• No sane person should spend $600 on a consumer-level router | Digital Trends
• Google's smart home strategy is as disastrous as its messaging strategy (Android Authority)

1:07:48 | Yes, This Bottom Slice is Past The Hour Mark

• Google Bard Extensions brings more AI power to Maps, YouTube, Gmail, and more
• Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 is here with our first glimpse of December's Pixel Feature Drop
• Android 14 QPR1 finally has a fix for letterboxed apps on tablets and foldables
• Mishaal Rahman loves Android 14's phone webcam feature
• Google Pixels are getting the September security update, but Android 14 remains missing

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The Android Police podcast, in our duty to you as a full-service technology publication despite the narrow avenue our name would imply, is here for a go-around with Apple's new iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 lineups. We also talk about tiny robopets and no, William, why would I ever title our site post that? Finally, we dig into our mailbag for the first time because you listeners are extremely eager to spill your guts about Android launchers. This show's 63 minutes long and I can promise you it's worth every second of your time.

03:22 | Apple Watch

• Android wearables need some fresh ideas to compete with the Apple Watch

17:59 | iPhone

• The iPhone 15 finally brings USB-C to the pockets of your blue bubble friends
• Apple just pushed ahead of Google in the race for pocket satellite connectivity
• I want every Android phone to steal the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button
• The Important iPhone 15 Pro Feature Nobody's Talking About! (Snazzy Labs / YouTube)

50:54 | Lastly

• The Pixel 8's Tensor G3 chip could run cooler thanks to Samsung's new packaging tech
• Aibo owners can recycle their aging robotic dogs thanks to Sony's new adoption program

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A new era in Android has begun. Not Android 14 - Google looks to be off its scheduled launch window and that's got everybody in the industry scrambling. We do get a better picture, however, of when we'll be able to play with new Pixels and we preview Apple's new pickings coming up on this episode of the Android Police podcast.

02:02 | Soft Android

• Google's Android 14 release plans may have hit a snag
• Android is getting its first brand makeover in over four years
• Google is bringing Pixel's modern At a Glance widget to all Android phones

24:57 | Hard Pixel

• Google shows off the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 in its latest October event tease
• The Pixel Watch 2 won't work on super old Android phones
• Google may have just spilled the beans on an upcoming Chromecast

34:51 | Mushy, but firm?

• Apple Event 2023: iPhone 15 Pro Max, AirPods, Watch Series 9, Products to Expect - Bloomberg
• This is a Crypto Phone. Don’t Buy It. - YouTube

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It's the IFA show on the Android Police podcast this week as we pour it on Huawei not even pretending that Honor is still functionally its Western-facing apparatus and pushing a foldable phone-purse hybrid. JBL's got some loud speakers that will look good in your home (or not) and work with everything. Also, we've got more Pixel intel about how it'll truly become the iPhone of Google's eye.

04:06 | IFA 2023

• The Fairphone 5 is here, and it's the sleekest repairable phone yet
• The Fairphone 5 has me looking forward to our repairable future
• The Honor Magic V2 goes international with a foldable Purse in tow
• Anker's new chargers bring Qi2 MagSafe-style charging to the masses
• Tecno's Phantom Ultimate concept phone is the fake rollable of your dreams
• JBL's new smart speakers offer the best of two voice assistant worlds
• Best of IFA 2023: Android Police’s awards for Europe’s biggest tech show
• IFA 2023 | Android Police

46:43 | Pixel

• Google Pixel 8 series and Watch 2 launch date set for October 4
• Google leak gives us our first official look at the Pixel 8 Pro
• The Google Pixel 8 could get iPhone-like software support
• Google kills off Pixel Pass just months before the Pixel 8 launch
• Google Home Routines' powerful upgrade gives you tons of new starters and actions
• Google Photos Locked Folder now supports cross-device backup

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Apple once again turns around from an anti-consumer stance and could stand to benefit in the public eye because of it. This week on the Android Police podcast, we're covering the company's newfound support for California's right to repair bill. We'll also hit the shoulder triggers for some new handhelds - including a new PSP, but only sorta like how you remember it - debuting at Gamescom.

03:55 | Right to Repair

• Surprise: Apple now supports California's right to repair (The Verge)
• There's also a bill in NY where Apple previously helped modify language (The Markup)

22:11 | Gamescom

• Snapdragon’s new G Series SoC will power Ayaneo's next gaming handheld
• Qualcomm's new gaming chips want to bring Steam Deck power to Android
• Odin2: The New Generation Ultimate Gaming Handheld | Indiegogo
• Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99 (The Verge)

47:40 | Everything Else

• YouTube tests making the 'skip ads' button harder to notice
• YouTube is cutting corners with its controversial new player design
• Samsung wants you to pretend that two iPhones are a Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could ditch the curved display for a rounded frame

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On the Android Police podcast this week, our arms are circling back around the clock to our Galaxy Watch 6 review and springing forward to the Pixel Watch 2 as we're on the rumor watch. We'll stop with wordcraft and continue with more ineffective PR campaigns from Google whether you're dealing with training its AI (or the perceived sucking of data for the purposes of training that AI) or blocking ads on YouTube. We cover it all. Lost was good.

03:26 | Google's Watch

• New Google listing gives us our most official look at Pixel Watch 2 specs yet
• The Pixel Watch 2 might get the metal band Google promised for its predecessor
• Google kills Assistant for Wear OS 2 watches

18:00 | Samsung's Watch

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review: Bright but never bold

29:16 | Google, Google, Google, Xiaomi

• Google could soon roll out a convenient new way to unlock your phone
• Google's next big swing at AI rumored to launch this fall
• Google is desperate to sell Pixel Tablets, pushing ads via notifications
• Google's new Transparency Center has big Don't Be Evil energy
• Google wants to reduce hearing loss with Android 14's latest safety feature
• YouTube’s anti-ad blocking test gets even pushier with a new timer
• Xiaomi's new Mi Mix Fold 3 has all the things the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 doesn't

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Our official verdicts on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, Watch 6, and Tab S9 series are online and Stephen Schenck is in for Will this week to help us expand upon them in vocal form on the Android Police podcast. With iteration the name of this battle, where does the next one take us in this "war?" Also up in the episode, some grumblings about the Pixel Watch 2, Android 14, and One UI 6. And we write up a manuscript for a new Google-y movie starring Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci.

01:43 | Samsung reviews

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Something pithy when it's published
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Polished to a sheen
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review: Iteration with a twist
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 review: Premium, powerful, pricey

40:41 | The News

• Google just enabled RCS by default for all Messages users
• For real this time: Samsung launches One UI 6 beta
• Android 14 Beta 5 arrives as one last scheduled update before stable release
• Android 14 will make scrolling in Chrome as smooth as iOS
• OnePlus is ready to make a splash with a touchscreen you can actually use while wet
• Google Pixel Watch 2 could pack all the right upgrades over its predecessor

Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. Stephen Schenck filled in this week. Our editor is Jules Wang.

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We're celebrating the big one-zero at the Android Police podcast, but not for ourselves (though we do get a pizza party at the end of the show). We're taking a look back at three Google products that helped get Google's hardware department where it is today: the Chromecast, the Nexus 7 (the second one), and the Moto X.

04:50 | Chromecast

• Google Chromecast at 10: Our hopes for new hardware
• Hey Google: Make your next Chromecast like this

23:43 | Nexus 7

• 10 years ago, Google launched the 2nd-gen Nexus 7, and no tablet has captured its magic since

34:06 | Moto X

• Moto Maker Customization System For Moto X Shown Off In Video, Coming To Other Carriers As Well

47:11 | Other news

• Exclusive Google Pixel Watch 2 faces leak online showcasing dynamic theming
• OnePlus Open foldable faces possible delay
• Android’s unknown tracker alerts are starting to go live
• Google’s new search tool will make your most private photos disappear
• Sync for Reddit returns as Sync for Lemmy

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It's a flub. A flop. Samsung's pocket flaps are showing and the numbers are not good. At least that's what we're making of this week's Unpacked event. Daniel, Ara, and Will are putting in their say on this episode of the Android Police podcast. From the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5, the Galaxy Watch 6, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series (which we didn't remember inviting to the party), there's just a lot of gristle to chew through. Sharpen your teeth.

02:34 | Flippy Floppy Mess

• The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 wasn't made for you
• The Galaxy Z Flip 5 fixes my biggest gripe with Samsung's flip phone
• Samsung Profit Beats Estimates, Signal of Tech Spending Rising Again - Bloomberg
• Galaxy Flip 5 / Fold 5 Hands-On – After A Year On The Flip 4 & Fold 4 (Mr. Mobile / YouTube)

34:45 | Six O'Clock

• I wore the Galaxy Watch 6 and Samsung hoped I’d never take it off

45:11 | What Tablets?

• Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 series brings slight upgrades but keeps its painful price

54:16 | A Mixture of Bodily Fluids

• Google pushing for better big-screen apps
• Say goodbye to Twitter and hello to X
• Reminder: The official ChatGPT app for Android is now up for grabs
• The Sony WF-1000XM5 are here and they are glossy
• ‎Oppenheimer (2023) directed by Christopher Nolan • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd

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After a break last week to recover from Prime Day and some unwelcome strep, we're back with a preview of what Samsung will Unpack this week! You can tell from the brimming excitement in our hosts' voices that there will be plenty to look forward to with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5. Or maybe we'll talk about Motorola again, look, I just cut the show up and write the notes up, I can't be held responsible for what Will does.

03:34 | Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: News, leaks, pricing, and release window

39:30 | Some Other Things

• Nothing Phone 2 review: Finding its niche
• Motorola is making good smartphones again, and you should pay attention
• Nothing Phone 2 Review: Lighting Up The Competition | HotHardware

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The social media news cycle was on meth this week. We don't know how else to say it. Twitter and Reddit continue their slow-motion meltdowns while Mark Zuckerberg actually comes out the winner for once. This episode of the Android Police podcast is dominated by Threads and where the yarn goes from here.

02:46 | Threads

• Join Instagram Threads beta program on Play Store to test drive upcoming features
• You can't delete your Threads profile without deleting your whole Instagram
• How to use Meta's Threads app without sacrificing your privacy
• Weekend poll: Did you sign up for Threads?

28:04 | Trimmings

• Samsung announces its next foldables on July 26, but you can save $50 by reserving yours right now
• Enjoy the Samsung Unpacked lineup from all angles and in all colors ahead of launch
• Google might not go full-custom with its Tensor chips until 2025

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Is it a coincidence that the Mr. Mobile, Michael Fisher, is joining the Android Police podcast for the second time (the first time under a different run) and both times the discussion at hands was about foldables? Maybe it is, but whatever the case may actually be, this episode is all about the Pixel Fold and our evaluations on how Google's first step into foldable phones has landed.

• Google Pixel Fold review: An $1,800 rough draft
• Pixel Fold Review: The Price Isn't The Point - Mr.Mobile

And if you want to be reminded of the first time we had Fisher on, it was for talking about the Motorola Razr. The original one. That folded. In 2020. You know.

• Android Police Podcast Ep.357 — A Razr to a Phone Fight ft. Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile)

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It's a study of contrasts with reviews going out for Motorola's Razr+ and Google's Pixel Tablet. This week, the Android Police podcast is graced by the presence of Digital Trends mobile editor Joe Maring to chat about garbage fires and unexpected triumphs as well as marketing of charming and questionable natures.

02:34 | Sucks

• Google Pixel Tablet review: That first-gen feeling
• This is what Google’s new weather app looks like on phones

29:17 | Surprises

• Motorola Razr+ review: My new favorite foldable

45:13 | Pirates

• Google's latest Pixel campaign stars the iPhone as its clueless best friend
• Chromebook X is Google’s new high-quality laptop initiative

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It's a summer of discontent running right through the Android Police podcast. Topping our show, of course, is Reddit's war on itself — namely, the user community it relies on for its success. We also watch the axe fall on more Google services with even more uncertainty ahead for its entire business. Finally, we talk about wood and how nice it looks and feels... on a phone. Dog days? Psh, who says these are dog days?

08:11 | The Reddit Chronicles

• Reddit blackout explained: Why subreddits have gone dark
• A popular Android Reddit app may survive the site's absurd API pricing

23:15 | All the Googley bits

• The EU threatens to break up Google over advertising dominance concerns
• Privacy concerns are keeping Google Bard from making its debut in the EU
• Google’s Pixel June Feature Drop is here with cinematic wallpapers and much more
• Google's a little surprised at how we've all been using Recorder
• The Google Pixel Fold seems to be having inventory issues

34:02 | Overtime

• My time with Motorola's new Razr phones has me rethinking foldables
• Sony Xperia 1 V review: Too much money, not enough phone
• Google Domains is dead, business sold to Squarespace

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We're not beyond giving Apple some attention here at the Android Police podcast, especially during a week where the company decided to tease a $3,500 VR headset. Indeed, the road to popularization is long and filled with deep potholes, but the company is taking a chance on it in neglect of its other major existing platforms — arguably harming the Apple user experience by raising the already-high walls surrounding its garden. This week, we have XDA-Developer Apple Editor Mahmoud Itani on our show to discuss. Also, our own Stephen Schenck and his 2 million Reddit Karma.

03:05 | Apple's seed

• Hands-on: The Apple Vision Pro is best AR and VR experience I've ever tried (and I've tried many) (xda-developers.com)
• iOS 17 beta 1 hands-on: A buggy delight that further alienates Android users
• Apple is going to let you use your iPhone as a smart display with new Standby feature
• iPadOS 17 brings interactive widgets, enhanced lock screen, Health app, and more
• watchOS 10: Smart Stack, new features, and everything you need to know
• iOS 17 might just make iPhone owners hate green bubbles less

43:31 | Chaff

• Reddit looks set to kill third-party clients with multimillion dollar fees
• Apollo for Reddit is shutting down - The Verge
• It’s not just Apollo: other Reddit apps are shutting down, too - The Verge
• Android 14: News, features, leaks, and what's new in Beta 3
• Android 14’s new lock screen customization is live in Beta 3

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Motorola is having a good year and the streak continues, it seems, with the rollout of its new Razr+ and Razr(-) for 2023. Our Will Sattelberg shares his experiences at the hands-on event. Also on the Android Police podcast, we debate Apple's merits as it's rumored to be preparing a $3,000 consumer-focused AR/VR headset that's sure to please James Cameron. That and a lot more on this week's show!

03:43 | Crazy for Razr

• The Motorola Razr+ and Razr are ready to take aim at Samsung's clamshell crown
• My time with Motorola's new Razr phones has me rethinking foldables

30:45 | Dub Dub

• Apple Reality Pro and Apple Glasses: What's the story so far on Apple's AR/VR devices? (pocket-lint.com)
• Meta Quest 3 announced beating Apple Reality Pro to the mixed reality punch (pocket-lint.com)

46:26 | All Together Now

• Google canceled its first Pixel Fold design because it wasn't good enough
• Pixel Tablet tipster stokes rumor fire with conspicuously absent stylus and keyboard
• This Google Pixel Watch 2 upgrade could solve the first model's biggest problem
• Google launches a fresh fleet of features across Android phones and watches
• The original Chromecast has reached its end of life

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We take a look at Google's enhanced online search engine with generative AI results and... whew, we've got a long way to go. Surprisingly, we bounce around Sony a bit in the middle before discussing the next Moto Razr, the demise of YouTube Stories (you forgot those were a thing, right?), and yes, air out laundry in our impromptu Letterboxd segment. It's just another week on the Android Police podcast.

02:55 | A New Way of Googling?

• Google's next-gen AI-powered search experience is ready for a test drive
• Google Search Labs: What it is and why you need it

23:06 | The Rest of the Show

• The solution to Pixel fingerprint scanner problems may be right under your nose
• Google pulls app from Play Store over paper-thin connection to 'piracy'
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic leak shows the return of a beloved feature
• Sony’s $1400 Xperia 1 V packs a fancy Exmor T sensor and headphone jack
• What Is Sony’s Project Q? (makeuseof.com)
• Backbone is bringing its PlayStation-friendly controller to Android
• The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra looks smoking hot in the these leaked renders
• Amazon's Fire Max 11 wants to dominate the midrange Android tablet market
• Netflix password sharing is now officially dead
• HBO Max rebranding renders dedicated button on Android TV remotes useless
• Google is mercy killing YouTube Stories

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On the menu for the Android Police podcast this week, we'll be probing a Pixel 8 rumor much like how one temps a steak with a thermometer. We've got a few thoughts to dish out on the Montana TikTok ban, too. And, if that's not enough, for dessert, we'll be having BlackBerry pie... in the form of an impromptu movie review. Order up!

02:04 | Appetizer

• Leaked Google Pixel 8 Pro video shows new design and a built-in thermometer
• Google wants to turn your Pixel phone into a car dashcam

21:12 | Entree

• ChatGPT now has a dedicated iOS app, Android version incoming
• YouTube has started blocking ad blockers
• Montana becomes the first state to ban TikTok

43:23 | After Eights

• Google Pixel 7a review: If déjà vu were a smartphone
• How Google can solve its Pixel A-series identity crisis
• Disney Ending Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Just Over 1 Year After Launching It (screenrant.com)
• BlackBerry (2023) | ScreenRant

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It really felt like everything that you could tie back to the core product of Android took a back seat to some weird, rushed gimmickry through the power of artificial intelligence at this year's I/O conference. Already bad at keeping a lot of its secrets, Google has made none whatsoever about pushing applications for its various forms of AI modeling out to consumers. So, the Android Police podcast is taking the goliath to task on just how much neglect it is paying to the Pixel brand it has proudly cultivated and the shaky path ahead for its fleet of magic features to come.

03:40 | Pixel Talk

• Google Pixel 7a review: A Pixel 7 by any other name
• Google Pixel Fold hands-on: The good, the bad, and the ugly
• Google Pixel Tablet hands-on: What's up, dock?

43:38 | I Love AI?

• Google Bard loses waitlist and comes to more languages soon
• Google will write your emails for you in Gmail with AI
• Google Search will use AI to help you find more of what you're looking for
• Get ready for your favorite emoji to star in your next wallpaper
• Google is giving Pixel lock screens some much-needed customization options
• Google Photos’ upcoming Magic Editor is Magic Eraser on steroids
• Google I/O 2023: Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a, and everything else announced

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If your alarm on Android phone is cutting itself off prematurely, with your feet in the air and your head on the ground, try this trick and spin it. Report back to us what happens, if you can. We're up to the brim on the Android Police podcast this week with Pixel Fold and 7a discussion days ahead of Google I/O and a bundle more. Here comes your show.

04:26 | The First Part

• Google officially reveals the Pixel Fold ahead of I/O 2023
• Google Pixel 7a: Everything we know so far
• The first OnePlus foldable phone could launch in August
• Nothing Phone 2 hype season kicks off with mysterious close-up video
• The Galaxy S23 FE could have a major camera upgrade in store
• Samsung One UI 5 Watch will launch on this year's new Galaxy smartwatches

32:36 | The Second Part

• Google Passkeys will replace passwords
• Google vows to fix a glaring omission in Authenticator's cloud backup
• Google Home's lighting control picks up a long-awaited facelift
• You can blame this Pixies song for Google Assistant canceling your alarm
• Redfall is Now One of the Lowest-Rated Steam Games of All Time (gamerant.com)

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Will goes back-to-back this week on the Android Police podcast with a debrief of his reviews of the OnePlus Pad and the Motorola ThinkPhone. Both devices provide one hell of a time each and we explore the depths of such depravity. We also roam around rumorland with the Pixel 7a and the Galaxy Watch 6, then torch Google Authenticator's makeover and Amazon's weak attempt at some sort of fitness tracker. Oh, you want merch? We got merch. That's going into the trash. That's this week.

01:46 | Touch Glass

• OnePlus Pad review: A new challenger enters the ring
• Motorola ThinkPhone review: Business as usual
• Tecno Phantom V Fold review: The most affordable foldable yet

32:26 | Everything Else

• Google Authenticator now backs up OTPs so you’re not SOL when your 2FA device goes MIA
• Google vows to fix a glaring omission in Authenticator's cloud backup
• Amazon Halo trackers are dead, you might be eligible for a refund
• Android 14 Beta 1.1 is here to help save your phone from Google's most frustrating bugs
• Leaks spill all the Google Pixel 7a specs
• The Google Pixel 7a has leaked in a new bold and fun colorway
• The Galaxy Watch 6's most anticipated feature really might be making a comeback
• You can finally use Gboard's Emoji Kitchen stickers in real life

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Alright, Prosser. We're talking about your leak. Lots of Pixel pricing and availability to deal with on this episode of the Android Police podcast. But we'll balance it out with another amazing Chinese phone that none of us will practically be able to use and a remembrance of a brand that truly defined the cutting edge of Android hardware a decade ago. This episode runs like a tight ship, so prepare for smooth sailing.

02:01 | On the Front Page...

• Google might shadow drop a new smartphone at I/O, but it's not the one you want
• Google's inaugural Pixel Tablet could finally hit store shelves this June
• It looks like the Google Pixel Tablet won’t be cheap

21:05 | In Other News...

• Xiaomi 13 Ultra raises the camera hardware bar with its variable aperture lens
• Netflix password sharing will be dead by summer

30:47 | Give It A Think

• HTC One M7 turns 10: A decade ago, one phone set the bar for Android
• Elon Musk gives complimentary Twitter verification to LeBron James, Stephen King, and William Shatner - The Verge

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You can't complain about pre-release software, but we're going to try and do that anyway this week on the Android Police podcast as the first beta for Android 14 comes online — we're left asking where the ambition is? Also, why 12% isn't a bad stat for Android 13 distribution, loosening our grasp on the dying genre of small phones, high praise for a shiny new gaming phone, and more. You could say this pod's packed to the Max.

05:48 | Soft Egg

• Android 14 Beta 1 is here, and you can join the beta program now
• Android 14 Beta 1 hands-on: Wait for the next one
• Android 14: News, features, leaks, and what's new in Beta 1
• Android 13 is now running on over 12% of Android phones

23:09 | Hard Boil

• Google Pixel 8 could be a lot smaller than the Pixel 7
• You probably don't need a flagship phone
• Latest rumor claims the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE lives to die another day
• Asus ROG Phone 7 review: High score

36:17 | Max

• Say goodbye to HBO Max and hello to just... Max

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We're already going through it with our cell service, our streaming services, and everything that makes life a little easier through the magic of technology. But man, do we gotta deal with this in our cars? GM customers are raising their hackles. We discuss. Plus, Google kills another thing that wasn't near, but definitely was dear to our hearts. And Nothing gets drunk. It's the Android Police podcast.

04:04 | Bury Me In My Chevrolet

• Future GM EVs won’t support Android Auto
• Everybody hates GM’s decision to kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs - The Verge

19:11 | Tabby Talk

• The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ poses for the cameras in a new leak
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra spec leak teases performance and durability
• The Pixel Tablet's FCC listing reveals a key connectivity feature

26:18 | Pour Out a Cold One

• Google is finally killing off its old Now Launcher
• The latest Moto G Power pairs some crucial upgrades with questionable priorities
• Nothing, not fooling around, announces Beer (5.1%)

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Our team's taking an off week this week, but the Android Police podcast goes on. This episode, we're bringing you a conversation with our producer Jules and John Maletis, VP of Product Management for Chrome at Google. We talk about how the company is working with its OEM partners to produce better Chromebooks like HP's Dragonfly Pro Chromebook and where the platform is after a pandemic-fueled boost in developmental support.

• HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review: Not a black-and-white decision
• Gaming Chromebooks are real and going on sale from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo
• What is a Chromebook?
• Here is your first look at Material You on Chromebooks
• Chromebooks may soon signal the start and end of your day with custom wallpapers

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Google Bard dominates the conversation starters in tech circles for another week and the Android Police podcast is no exception as we get some early off-kilter responses that are sure to amuse and bemuse at your dinner parties. Similarly, some former Pebble employees are thinking about some names for a small phone they want to make. And if Meghan Trainor isn't out of your head after nearly a decade, well, get ready to be reintroduced with our Pixel Tablet convo. What a week, y'all.

03:31 | Once a Bard, Always a Bard

• How to use Google Bard to find the information you're looking for
• Google Bard has arrived to blow your mind
• 15 best funny Google Bard responses so far

15:03 | Gadgets Galore

• The Oppo Find X6 Pro combines a throwback design with a cutting-edge 1-inch camera sensor
• Latest Google Pixel Tablet leak is all about that base
• Pebble founder's Small Android Phone team wants to keep the dream alive
• The new Huawei Mate X3 is one of the world’s lightest foldable phones
• The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could almost be usable when folded

43:24 | Chat Stew

• Yes, your Google smart speakers are louder than usual at lower volumes
• Android 14 could finally separate the ringtone and notification volumes
• CTL's new see-through Chromebook offers a peek at its guts

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For, like, a hot second. And not before we get through a flood of Pixel 7a and Pixel 8 intelligence from the past week. Also on the docket, a Samsung non-controversy, a real Samsung controversy, a new Samsung phone, and... just a lot. It's everything, everywhere, all at... okay, maybe not so much that. No multiverse here. Just a lot of tech talk on the Android Police podcast.

05:11 | Eight is Great

• Big Pixel Fold and 7a leak suggests a summer full of new Google hardware
• Google's Pixel Fold might just avoid the pricing pratfall of past foldables
• Check out the Google Pixel 7a in these hands-on images
• The Google Pixel 7a prototype eBay listing reaches its inevitable conclusion
• The Google Pixel 8 leaks in renders and it's a tad smaller than its predecessor
• First look at the Google Pixel 8 Pro fixes the ugliest things about its predecessor

36:07 | Samstuck

• Samsung gave the Moon a beauty filter because that's what users actually want
• Insecure Exynos modems put dozens of Samsung devices, and other Android phones, at risk
• Samsung's Galaxy A54 5G is just the right amount of phone for 2023

48:04 | Grab Bag

• YouTube TV now costs more than twice as much as it did at launch
• 'BlackBerry' movie trailer lets you relive the smartphone's chaotic (and Canadian) early days
• Microsoft 365 Copilot aims to boost productivity at every level thanks to AI

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Whip out the Dole Whip and relax with the Android Police podcast! This week, we cover the usual grounds with the I/O event announcement and more progress on Android 14. Spotify plans to clean up the mess it's made out of its app with a tiny cotton swab, YouTube cleans up its language about bad language, and Sonos shapes up with some speakers coming out of its comfort zone. All that and more in the next 54 minutes.

04:52 | Google coverage

• Google I/O 2023 is set for May 10th
• Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is here for Pixel phones
• You can now try Android 14’s new back gesture on the latest developer preview
• Android 14 makes me excited for the future of gesture navigation

22:55 | On (the) Media

• Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 first listen: Adding a new dimension to the smart speaker game
• Spotify's app redesign takes cues from TikTok to help you find new content
• YouTube now allows mild-ass swearing without slashing creator ad revenue

41:28 | Chicken Caesar Wrap It Up

• Meta is building a decentralized, text-based social network (platformer.news)
• Xiaomi 13 Pro hands-on: Xiaomi is growing up

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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 sale
• OnePlus's folding phone is official, and it launches this year
• Motorola Rizr rollable concept hands-on: Simultaneously cool and dumb
• The Nokia G22 is taking Fairphone head on
• Luna - Embrace the Light in Your Life (unihertz.com)
• Nothing Phone 2 will be powered by a top-end Qualcomm chipset
• Honor Magic Vs review: You win some, you lose some
• Xiaomi 13 Pro hands-on: Xiaomi is growing up
• The Tecno Phantom V Fold undercuts the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 by hundreds
• Realme brings 10-minute ultra-fast charging outside of China with the GT3
• MWC 2023 | Android Police

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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 Exynos

• Will the Galaxy S23 series mark an end to Exynos? Samsung's Texas-sized answer is 'no'
• Samsung Galaxy S23 review: A small success

20:27 | Googsoft

• Google is bringing Magic Eraser to every smartphone
• Android Auto briefly takes some smart Maps direction from CarPlay

44:25 | Listening In

• YouTube Music's next major addition has Spotify squarely in its sights
• YouTube says it isn’t messing with 1080p — ‘1080p Premium’ is higher-bitrate - The Verge
• Spotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket — Spotify

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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. Bard

• Microsoft plots superpowered Bing app to break the dominance of Apple and Google
• Microsoft Brings AI to Bing: Here's What to Expect (makeuseof.com)
• Google unveils Bard AI as its response to ChatGPT for conversational search

11:22 | Reviews, continued

• Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs. OnePlus 11: Two of the best
• Oppo Find N2 Flip goes global, the first true Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 rival

48:35 | Odds and ends

• Exclusive: This is iPhone 15 Pro: Thinner bezels, thicker 'curve' design, no Lightning port, more - 9to5Mac
• YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is leaving after nine years in charge
• Tetris Movie Trailer: Taron Egerton Steals Video Game From Soviet Union (screenrant.com)

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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 DP1

• The Android 14 Developer Preview is here, get it right now
• Android 14 timeline revealed: Six releases before it’s stable
• Google and Qualcomm tease satellite connectivity for Android phones

24:01 | Artificial Indulgence

• Google unveils Bard AI as its response to ChatGPT for conversational search
• Microsoft 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 words

• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. OnePlus 11: Two great phones
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Familiar, fantastic
• OnePlus 11 review: The right way to compromise

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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 know
• Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ hands-on: To boldly go where it went before
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra hands-on: Incremental changes have never been more appealing
• Which size Samsung Galaxy S23 should you buy?
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra: Spot the difference on expert mode
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S21 Ultra: Is the upgrade worth it?
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Time to trade up
• The best Samsung Galaxy S23 series deals: Preorder bonuses, bundles, and credits
• Which Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra color should you buy?
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, two days in: The start of something familiar

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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 information

• Google Pixel Tablet plans get streamlined as latest rumor goes all-in on Pro
• Here’s your first look at the OnePlus Pad

13:32 | Not in a buying mood

• Smartphone shoppers said 'no thank you' to last year's boring, expensive lineup

23:46 | Google be trippin'

• Google TV ads are getting awful
• Alphabet hit with a new antitrust lawsuit over Google’s online ads
• Android Auto’s 8.7 update is probably not the one you’ve been waiting for
• Waze is nearly ready for Android Auto's latest redesign

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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 Stadia

• Will Google Stadia be missed?
• Google's Stadia Controller Bluetooth upgrade tool has arrived
• Nvidia cranks up GeForce Now’s frame rate big time with new RTX 4080 tier

23:38 | Samsoup

• Samsung Galaxy S23 phones could run this exclusive souped-up version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Samsung's shifting focus in smartphone SoC development could spell the end of Exynos

33:06 | At Home with Apple

• Apple could have a home-first Google Pixel Tablet competitor in the works
• Apple announces a new full-size HomePod speaker

47:49 | Dump This

• Nest co-founder wants to help turn food waste into chicken feed

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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 Google

• 31 new emoji hit Google Pixels with Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2
• Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 can force-theme all icons on your home screen
• Google's upcoming eSIM tweaks put users in control, not carriers
• Skagen Falster Gen 6's long-awaited Wear OS 3 update took away as much as it gave

23:20 | On Samsung

• The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is just drowning in leaks, and we've got all the pics
• Samsung could revive the Galaxy S Fan Edition series

43:18 | 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 upgrades
• How long will my Google Pixel get Android and security updates?
• OnePlus trumps Google with its new Android update schedule, but it's not perfect
• The Nothing Phone 1 is finally heading to the US, sort of

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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 show

• Withings U-Scan is a golden opportunity to smarten up your toilet with health insights
• Acer debuts new Chromebox and all-in-one that's not actually all in one at CES 2023
• Get ready to live life on the Razer Edge, as this next-gen Android gaming handheld prepares to land
• The Lenovo Tab Extreme combines the best of Apple and Samsung into one behemoth tablet
• The super rugged Motorola ThinkPhone combines carbon fiber with your daily 9-to-5
• The best of CES 2023: Android Police’s awards for the big tech show

21:15 | Back at the Ranch

• Android Auto’s massive redesign is finally rolling out to everyone
• Some Google Pixels are failing to connect to in-car Bluetooth after installing January's security patch
• The Google Pixel 7's rear camera glass spontaneously shatters for some
• Carriers love the Google Pixel 7, and so do their subscribers

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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 • Letterboxd
• Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) | ScreenRant
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) | ScreenRant
• The Fabelmans (2022) | ScreenRant
• Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | ScreenRant
• Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) | ScreenRant
• Nope (2022) | ScreenRant
• The Batman (2022) | ScreenRant
• Jackass Forever (2022) | ScreenRant
• Confess, Fletch | ScreenRant
• Tar (2022) | ScreenRant
• Aftersun (2022) | ScreenRant
• Andor (2022) | ScreenRant
• Yellowjackets (2021) | ScreenRant
• Station Eleven Ending, Real Meaning & Book Changes Explained (screenrant.com)
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) | ScreenRant
• Atlanta (2016) | ScreenRant
• the dropout | ScreenRant
• Abbott Elementary (2021) | ScreenRant
• The White Lotus (2021) | ScreenRant
• The Rehearsal (2022) | ScreenRant

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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 Start

• All you need to know about what's new in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1

23:09 | Medley

• The inevitable Moto ThinkPhone leaks with all the fake carbon fiber you'd expect
• Matter is rolling out to Android phones and the Google Home ecosystem
• Google Wallet lets you add digital IDs in beta, if you're lucky

33:55 | Creme of the Crop

• Android Police Awards 2022: our favorite phone, smartwatch, tablet, and more

Extracts:

• The search for the saddest punt in the world | Chart Party
• Matter: Making the smart home a more connected, comfortable, and helpful place.

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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 Feats

• December Pixel Feature Drop has Clear Calling, a free VPN, and new Recorder tools for Google's latest phones
• Google Pixel Fold animations offer best look at the foldable yet

37:00 | Machine Lightning Round

• How 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)

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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 Violence

• Spotify Wrapped 2022 is finally here for you to show off how cool your listening tastes were this year
• YouTube Music is back with your 2022 Recap, highlighting all the songs that kept you going this year

05:31 | Under the (Table) Influence

• The FTC wants to fine Google nearly $10m over deceptive Pixel 4 ads aired three years ago

15:36 | Pixel Pix

• Here's your first look at the Google Pixel 7a

23:08 | Upping the Updates

• OnePlus trumps Google with its new Android update schedule, but it's not perfect

31:28 | Oh, Elon...

• Elon Musk should not make the Twitter Phone — for his own sake

41:23 | Color Theory

• Samsung Galaxy S23's official cases and color options detailed

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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, Qualcomm

• Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has got what 2023 flagships crave
• Qualcomm's plans for persistent machine vision feel very Google — in the best way possible
• The Razer Edge is a powerful Android tablet designed for cloud gaming
• Qualcomm has a name for its custom Windows on Arm silicon: Oryon (xda-developers.com)

25:00 | What now, Alexa?

• Amazon's Alexa is in trouble

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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 crave
• Oppo is first to announce a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone, with a whole lot of collaborative swagger
• OnePlus 11 is coming, featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Samsung Galaxy S23 could go all-in with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Qualcomm's plans for persistent machine vision feel very Google — in the best way possible

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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 birdball

• Twitter ruined blue verified checks so Dbrand's like: screw it, stickers

08:09 | Pixel Ate

• Google Pixel 8 leak tells us codenames, new Tensor chip, and more RAM

15:47 | Why Is All the Stadia Gone?

• Google has started refunding your Stadia purchases

23:49 | YouTube Money

• YouTube Music and Premium now have over 80 million paid subscribers

34:17 | Immense Dimensity

• MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9200 chip is the flagship Snapdragon competitor we’ve been waiting for

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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 Time

• New smart home standard Matter is finally officially official with 190 certified devices
• Using Matter across multiple smart home ecosystems is a little complicated, but it will get better
• Long-awaited Matter support is coming to 17 Amazon smart speakers and displays next month
• Nanoleaf announces its first Matter-enabled lighting products, launching 2023
• What is Matter: The new smart home standard explained

27:24 | Steamy Chrome

• ChromeOS gets serious about gaming as Steam support enters beta
• The redesigned Steam app is live, complete with a new login flow

42:11 | Shower thoughts

• Valve's Steam Deck is the latest attempt to make portable PC gaming a thing
• Niagara Launcher Pro decouples from Google Play, now on all Android phones

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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

• Google’s latest earnings confirm new hardware focus, fewer moonshots, and economic downturn
• Google needs to release a budget Pixel Watch a to be competitive
• The Google Store's got a big problem with trade-ins
• The Pixel Watch has a calorie problem

33:29 | Apple

• Apple confirms it will create a USB-C iPhone, but the Lightning port may not completely disappear
• Apple flexes its control over the App Store - The Verge
• I am stuck on MagSafe, because MagSafe isn't stuck on my phone

Andor (2022) | ScreenRant

The Leftovers' Season 2 Overhaul Made It Must-See TV (screenrant.com)

Prometheus (2012) | ScreenRant

The Last Duel (2021) | ScreenRant

Kingdom of Heaven Director's Cut Changes: Why It's Better (screenrant.com)

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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

• YouTube Premium subscribers just got a massive surprise price hike
• YouTube Music’s redesigned playlist view is rolling out widely

28:20 | Message Me This

• Google is making Messages even more like iMessage, but still won't get you that blue bubble
• New Google Messages and Contacts app icons rolling out in beta
• Signal is dropping SMS support — and that's a good thing

38:38 | Post-Stadia Blues?

• Gaming Chromebooks are real and going on sale from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo soon

47:43 | The Ultimate Pivot

• Google is going all-in on Pixel hardware to fight Apple, de-emphasizing Assistant

• The wild, wonderful world of North Korean smartphones

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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

• Google Pixel 7 Review: The Most Refined Pixel Yet
• Google Pixel 7 Pro review: A showcase for Google
• The Google Pixel 7 Pro’s display draws an obscene amount of power

33:39 | Netflix goes AD hoc

• Netflix's ad-supported tier is here, and it's got some major restrictions

48:19 | A Palatable Watch?

• Google Pixel Watch review: Fashion over fitness
• The Google Pixel Watch's health and fitness features spell trouble for Apple Watch
• Google makes solid hardware, so why aren't more people buying its products?

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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

• Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro hands-on: Refined elegance
• The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are here: Google nails the balancing act

29:03 | Pixel Watch

• Google Pixel Watch hands-on: Trying to live up to the hype
• The Google Pixel Watch is finally here with a premium $350 price tag

39:51 | Miscellany

• Google teases Pixel Tablet once again, reveals magnetic speaker dock
• Google Pixel Tablet may have two different dock options
• Google's new wired Nest Doorbell is here a whole year after being teased

47:24 | The end

• It's game over for Stadia, will shut down in early 2023
• How to receive a Google Stadia refund

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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!

• Android Police on Twitter

15:46 | Weather troubles

• How your phone can help you prepare for emergency weather
• The best weather apps for Android

23:47 | Walled garden of games

• Apple Arcade Adding 4 New Originals Including Tom Hanks Trivia (gamerant.com)
• Netflix wants another games studio and it'll build it by itself
• Oxenfree delisted on Android in favour of new Netflix version (droidgamers.com)
• Logitech's G Cloud gaming handheld arrives today with an obscene price tag

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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

• The Pixel 7's Tensor G2 has a lot of surprises for a boring upgrade
• Pixel Watch retail leak suggests Google thinks it can get away with Apple Watch pricing
• The Pixel Watch could come in four colorways

19:23 | My Fold or Flip for a good case!

• Google's Pixel 7 cases could actually be worth buying this year
• Shout out to Smartish

32:27 | Never-sleep displays and other odd ends

• Apple's hubris is standing between the iPhone and a fully baked always-on display
• Check out the ambitious, unreleased LG Rollable phone in this hands-on video
• The Apple Watch Ultra is the rugged fitness watch Samsung should have made

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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

• The Apple Watch Ultra is the rugged fitness watch Samsung should have made
• As Android wants to get rid of hole-punch cameras, Apple doubles down with Dynamic Island
• Google apps want in on iOS 16's lock screen widgets and we're not at all jealous or anything

17:54 | Google up

• Google could make the 256GB Pixel 7 more widely available than Pixel 6
• Google's next budget Chromecast shouldn't be prohibitively priced, after all
• These wild new Emoji Kitchen thumbs-up combos are pure nightmare fuel

31:25 | Google down

• Google cuts funding to Area 120, kills half of its projects prematurely
• Google is reportedly finished making Pixelbooks
• Google’s record Android EU fine won't be overturned, confirms court

41:39 | Why can't you two just get along?

• Tim Cook would rather sell you an iPhone than bring RCS to iMessage
• The sooner Android accepts RCS is dead, the sooner we can choose the next messaging platform that matters
• The iPhone 14 still can't perform a very simple task

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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...

• Lenovo's first 120Hz Chromebook debuts at IFA — but it's not for gaming
• Oppo Reno 8 Pro’s third launch brings its low-light specialist camera to more markets
• Lenovo Glasses T1 (lenovo.com)

20:21 | Phones in action

• Sony's Xperia 5 IV is a pared-down flagship that still costs four figures
• Samsung is bringing the affordable Galaxy A23 5G and its 120Hz display to the US
• Nokia’s new Circular phone subscription is built with sustainability in mind

34:27 | Lightning round

• Samsung starts dunking on the iPhone 14 a week early
• USB4 is upgrading to 80Gbps, because apparently 40Gbps was just too darn slow
• Google and Qualcomm tease satellite connectivity for Android phones

Honorable mention (Manuel was headed here next):

• Honor 70 first look: A significant step forward

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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!

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: How I learned to stop worrying and love foldables
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: Futurephone

21:35 | Lumps of metal on your wrist

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: Suffering for slimness
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: All-star battery, minor league fitness tracker

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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...

• Android 13 review: The update we need, not the one we want
• Android 13 breaks automatic clipboard syncing, and Google won't fix it
• Google won’t let you downgrade your Pixel 6 or 6a from Android 13 — here’s why
• Google’s official Android 13 statue sure looks a bit like a butt

32:38 | In other Pixel-related news...

• Pixel 6 Pro mod promises extended battery life by making one little tweak you might not even notice
• Ongoing Pixel 6a 90Hz display testing shows better success
• Google Pixel tablet going 64-bit-only? That's a big deal

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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

• Samsung just Unpacked the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4, the two coolest phones of the summer
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 hands-on: A little progress, lots of polish
• 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?

• Google calls on Apple to 'fix texting' and adopt RCS messaging

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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.

• Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Catching up, tuning out, and rocking on
• The Pixel Buds Pro aren't even out yet, and the best colorway is already selling out everywhere
• 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.

• Play Store lays out new rules to curb intrusive full screen ads
• Google's scheme to kill cookies needs a little more time in the oven
• It's time for the era of big smartwatches

45:00 | Ara takes us into overtime with some of ChromeOS's sprucing up.

• Chromebooks are getting a new video editor from Google Photos with some pro-level features
• Chromebooks are finally getting the automatic light and dark themes you've been waiting for
• Google Photos integration keeps your Chromebook desktop looking fresh with minimal effort

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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.

• Google Pixel 6a review: Regression is the better part of value
• Check out how Google's new Magic Eraser camouflage feature works before the Pixel 6a arrives next week
• 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.

• Galaxy Unpacked is official for August 10, and Samsung's already offering big reservation bonuses
• OnePlus 10T is making its formal debut on August 3 in New York

31:54 | Ara's got dirt on Nova Launcher and Lawnchair

• One of Lawnchair's core developers has ceased his involvement with the launcher
• Nova Launcher has been acquired by analytics company Branch

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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.

• 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...

• Samsung teases One UI 4.5 for Galaxy Watch4's new keyboard experience, watch face options, and more
• 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

• Android 13 Beta 4 is here to convince you it's ready to be your daily driver
• Google would rather ruin its products than pay Sonos

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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.

• Former Essential staff have started a new company called OSOM Products
• OSOM plans to release its first privacy-focused product next year
• OSOM OV1 is the new phone from the team behind the Essential Phone
• The OSOM OV1, an Essential Phone 'sequel', will be made of stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic
• OSOM's hotly-anticipated OV1 smartphone succumbs to crypto gimmick as Solana Saga
• How to build an Android phone (with GMS) - Android Bytes (powered by Esper)
• Why OSOM went web3 | TechCrunch