All About Android (Audio)

Samsung's CRAZY Foldable CES Concepts. iMessage is winning. Android Tablets: The "Future of Computing". How To Clean Tacky Rubberized Plastic on Old Phones. Ron in studio (and burkes news bumper). Samsung Caught Throttling the S22. Android Auto's Split Screen Makeover. Pixel 7 Prototype Hits eBay. pocket operator for Pixel. The Mullet of Video Messaging Apps. Walking through the artwork history of AAA. The HTC Footnote. Huyen peels the plastic. Hangouts on Air is BACK. EARTHQUAKE! Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Interview with Chet Haase, Google engineer and author of "Androids: The team that built the Android Operating System" At what point do you realize you have a story to be told? What kind of clearance did you have to get to do the book? What is about Android that keeps some of its most senior engineering folks around? If the Nexus One had launched prior to the Droid, do you think it would have been a bigger hit? What's more important: Platform or Product within Google? Talk about the vision needed when building platforms. Is Android culture within Google still as silo'd as it was in the early days? Can you describe how the process of shipping a new Android feature has changed over time? How does the team work to keep the platform functioning and future-proof? How do you define Android's success in today's landscape? Android 13 is released. Android 12L is official as "Android 12.1," rolling out now to Pixel phonesGoogle exec says Apple is 'holding back' customers who text. Google pesters Apple to support RCS in iMessage by explaining Drake's 'Texts Go Green'. Tim Cook dashes hopes for RCS support to arrive on iPhones. Google Messages has started letting some users react with any emoji. Google I/O 2022 takes place May 11–12 as virtual event with live keynotes. Android Dev Summit. Google Play to pilot third-party billing option, starting with Spotify. Google launches third-party Play Store billing pilot—but only cuts fees by 4%. Spotify is the first to launch non-Google Android billing in the US. Game Devs And Stadia Employees Alike Were Blindsided By The Sudden Shutdown. Android Auto is now 'only for car screens,' as phone version shuts down for good. Android Auto's Makeover Prioritizes the Map and Focuses on a Split-Screen Experience. Google giving app developers more time to fill the Play Store's Data safety section. The Play Store's new Data Safety section is finally here to show the apps that may be invading your privacy. Google Play hides app permissions in favor of developer-written descriptions. Google Play restores the app permissions list. Google officially deploys app archiving through the Play Store. Google Infringed on Sonos Audio Patents, Trade Court Rules. OnePlus to offer 4 OS updates and 5 years of 'regular' patches for all flagships from 2023. Google gives us our first glimpse of the Pixel 7. Google unveils the Pixel Buds Pro with a custom audio chip, future Spatial Audio, and ANC. Google's Pixel Watch is Real, and It's Coming Later This Year. The Pixel Tablet is coming in 2023. Google Glass's successor teased at I/O. Google Pixel 6a Coming This Summer, 7/7 Pro Likely to Follow This Fall. Pixel 6a released. Framework's Chromebook Is Bringing Modularity to ChromeOS. Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra Is the Galaxy Note Reboot We've Been Waiting For. Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked. Galaxy S23 reportedly ditching Exynos chips, going for Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 worldwide. Geekbench just banned the last four years of Samsung flagships over throttling debacle. Carl Pei's Nothing is working on a smartphone. Nothing Has Officially Launched its Phone, and It's Too Bad It's Not Coming to The U.S. Nothing Ear Stick Event. The OnePlus 10 Pro is launching globally next month with OxygenOS 12.1, not Unified OS [Update]. The New These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android/episodes/609 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Guest: Chet Haase Sponsor: Code Comments

The hidden features revealed by Android 13 QPR1's source code. Here's a summary of EVERYTHING I found in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 so far. Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras. MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date. iQOO 11 and 11 Pro are official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, UFS 4.0 storage, 200W charging. Google Store drastically cuts trade-in value of Pixel phones to no more than $205. Introducing passkeys in Chrome. @MishaalRahman: It looks like YouTube and YouTube Music are starting to roll out support for the new Output Switcher feature on Android 13! From two months ago: Android 13's audio output switcher will soon show cast devices. @MishaalRahman: There's a neat Android app on Google Play called "Nearby Sharing Windows 10/11" that's both compatible with - Windows' Nearby Sharing protocol and supports bidirectional sharing/receiving. Nearby Sharing Windows 10 / 11. JR's tip of the week: Wallpaper tools. Tapet Wallpapers. Concern for snoring hosts. Google's new reading mode app. A perspective on Google vs competitor update schedule. Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3FqsFYH Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/aaa Code Comments itpro.tv/allaboutandroid

It's December Pixel Feature Drop Day: Here is Everything New Android TV 13 is ready for prime time with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes Android 13 for TV is now available Google's ADT-3 device, the only streamer for Android TV development, has been discontinued Sources: Google preparing 'ADT-4' developer box for Android TV with upgraded specs Nothing plans US smartphone launch, but don't expect a Phone 2 anytime soon OnePlus to offer 4 OS updates and 5 years of 'regular' patches for all flagships from 2023 Hey, Google: It's time to step up your Pixel upgrade promise EXCLUSIVE: Official OnePlus 11 Images and Specifications Leaked Google Wallet is About to Get Digital Driver's Licenses in Beta Sunbird Promises iMessage on Android and Blue Bubbles Sunbird app waitlist signup on its website Google Play lists best Android apps and games of 2022 Google names best Wear OS, Chromebook, and tablet apps of 2022 JR's tip of the week: ShareDrop Microsoft OneDrive is a great place to store photos in the cloud. Not all USB-C hubs are alike. This guy LOVES his TicWatch Pro 3 GPS... And so does Juan! Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3Y2c9qo Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Guest: Juan Bagnell Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: tanium.com/twit CDW.com/HPE Code Comments

Google paid millions to radio hosts to endorse the Pixel 4 — even though they hadn't used it Google says Google should do a better job of patching Android phones Google officially deploys app archiving through the Play Store Honor Magic Vs foldable launches w/ Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, $1,050 start price Samsung Launches China-Specific 'Luxury' Versions of Their Foldable, Called the W23 and W23 Flip Here's your first look at the Google Pixel 7a Google reportedly has Gmail and Calendar apps in the works for Wear OS Google Maps and Keep are no longer available on Wear OS 2 watches Google Messages has started letting some users react with any emoji JR's tip of the week: Clipboard syncing Lamenting the potential demise of Alexa. Google Podcast search is good (but could be better). Adding memory to Chromecast with Google TV. Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3Vz2xBu Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Code Comments rocketmoney.com/ANDROID Secureworks.com/twit

Storage-saving archivable App Bundles replacing APKs for Google/Android TV in 2023. App Bundles for Google TV and Android TV. Android TV 13 comes to the Raspberry Pi 4 courtesy of unofficial LineageOS 20 ROM. Android will prompt you to update apps if they're crashing. Google Fi discounts Pixel 7 to $399 and offers $300 off 7 Pro for Black Friday. Forget the Apple Watch! The Google Pixel Watch is $299 in early Black Friday deal. Score near all-time low pricing on Samsung's Galaxy S22/+/Ultra from $697, foldables, more. OnePlus 10 Pro falls to new all-time low at $550 in early Black Friday sale (Save $250), more. Nord N300 Hands-on. You can now (unofficially) add 32-bit support to your Pixel 7 phone. [Tutorial] [Magisk] Enabling 32-bit Support For Apps. Nearby Share button in the clipboard editor overlay on Android 13. Nearby Share being added to the first row of the share sheet. Nearby Share redesign with Material You. An update on Nearby Share for Windows. You can now ask Google Assistant to search and play podcasts by guest, episode. Amazon Alexa is a "colossal failure," on pace to lose $10 billion this year. JR's tip of the week: Threaded replies in Google Messages. Why Amazon Photos is a good photo backup service. Foldable prices make sense when adjusted for inflation. Repurposing old devices as IP webcams. Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3grWGiq Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Secureworks.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit tanium.com/twit

Android 14 will let the predictive back gesture work inside apps. Google releases 'Now in Android' on Play Store to demo Material You and modern app development. "Now in Android" Play Store Listing. The Now in Android website (basically a text/video newsletter). November Google Play System updates New Android photo picker, Wallet tweaks. Logitech G Cloud hands-on. Alleged Google Pixel Fold Renders Leak, and It's Going to Be Pricey. @Za_Raczke: Google Pixel 7a to come with 90Hz screen, wireless charging, brand new dual rear camera setup. Spotify is the first to launch non-Google Android billing in the US. Android Auto's Makeover Prioritizes the Map and Focuses on a Split-Screen Experience. Waze doesn't fully support Android Auto's split-screen redesign just yet. Netflix won't link to home. Giving Members Additional Control Over Their Account. JR's tip of the week: Chrome and screenshots! Health Connect by Android mini-review. How's the call quality on the Nothing Ear Stick? I finally have a modern Android phone! Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3ExJge2 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: CDW.com/HPE policygenius.com/aaa Secureworks.com/twit

Android is 15 years old! Mishaal clears up some of the confusion about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm confirms Samsung Galaxy s23 series will use only Snapdragon chipsets Galaxy S23 to reportedly launch in first week of February 2023 Ron reviews the Nothing Ear (stick) Ron's first impression of the Pixel 7 Pixel 7, the first 64 bit-only Android phone Huawei Pocket S is the cheapest foldable yet, comes with Snapdragon 778G Google launches Play Games for PC beta in US Amazon Photos has finally been redesigned for Android users @kdrag0n: Early preview of my simplified Linux VM app for Pixel 6 and newer is now on Patreon JR's tip of the week: Android 12 Clock Widgets! Viewers write in to talk about their frustrations with the Pixel Watch Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3WXFy4G Hosts: Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: rocketmoney.com/ANDROID itpro.tv/allaboutandroid promo code AAA30 kolide.com/aaa

Jetpack Compose debuts new Material Design 3 controls and expands to Android TV Relay: Figma to Compose handoff Google prototyped iris scanning during the Pixel 2 era Pre-iPhone Google G1 renders reveal a lot of green and more physical buttons Google Hangouts shuts down for good today, as web app closes up shop Feedback extravaganza!!! Chrome tabs record. Why I'm returning the Pixel 7. A solution for Ron's headphone woes. Assistant tip: Read it! Ways to improve battery life on the Pixel Watch. How to manage podcasts on Wearcasts easier. Just get a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro! Or get an Amazfit T-Rex Pro. JR's tip of the week: Pixel Minimal Watch Face. Smartwatches are better than fitness wearables because... Podcast support on the Pixel Watch. Pixel Watch is an upgrade from the Fitbit Sense. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3FwB7aG Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Secureworks.com/twit tanium.com/twit rocketmoney.com/ANDROID

Android 13 (Go edition) announced with Material You, Google Play System Updates, and more Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Android finally gets its stable release How to sideload Android apps using WSA on Windows 11 The Galaxy S22 gets Android 13, Samsung posts timeline for older devices Ron reviews the Pixel Watch The $228 OnePlus Nord N300 packs good looks, 33 W charging Nothing hikes the price of Ear 1 earbuds by 50 percent / The $99 earbuds will soon cost $149 @nothing: Made to be heard. Seen. But not felt. Ear (stick) is coming. @Za_Raczke: Nothing Ear (stick) - official leaked renders YouTube Premium is getting a price hike for family plans to $22.99/month Google's Latest Android Messaging Update Has Some iMessage Vibes New Google Messages and Contacts app icons rolling out, Phone left [U] JR's tip of the week: Pixel 7 camera tips Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3DvT9se Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit CDW.com/HPE

Pixel 7 review, Pixel Watch review, Razer Edge, Signal loses SMS, Passkey in Chrome Google's Pixel 7 Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera. Report: Google 'doubling down' on Pixel with added focus on its own hardware as Samsung bleeds. Google's Pixel Watch is Nice, But It's Missing Some Oomph. Google Pixel Watch review: it's a smarter Fitbit. Google Fit is missing. Motorola's Rollable Phone Concept Changes Size With the Press of a Button. Razer's Edge is one sharp-looking cloud gaming Android handheld. Google starts rolling out passkey support for Android and Chrome. Chrome for Android Gets Some Tablet-Friendly Touches. Marvel Snap devs' first idea was so good they refused to believe it. Signal will remove support for SMS text messages on Android. JR's tip of the week: Pixel 7 tips! Why reinvent the wheel with watch bands? Google Fit to Fitbit with Fit to Fit. What do smartwatches do that fitness watches can't? Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3VCftqW Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: policygenius.com/aaa Secureworks.com/twit

Google remembered the phone part of the smartphone Google Pixel Watch: Help by Google, health by Fitbit @tshakaarmstrong: Can't wait to test this new Fitbit/pixel watch/pixel7 ecosystem! Pixel Tablet preview: A Smart Display dock is Google's best chance at getting Android tablets in your homeFuture Feature Drops will bring these new Pixel features to last year's Pixel 6 line @AssembleDebug: Initial look at @GooglePlay's App archive feature which was announced back in March 2022 and seems fully functional but the number of apps is almost none. @googlenews is the only app supporting it for now. @MishaalRahman Mishaal's article explaining APK archiving Intel and Samsung are getting ready for 'slidable' PCs Assistant Driving Mode ditches Google Maps integration, no longer an Android Auto replacement @MishaalRahman: Google Clock 7.3 also adds more flexible alarm settings. You can now set an alarm for a specific date. You can also turn an alarm off on specific dates if you've set up a recurring alarm. Todoist adopted Compose for Wear OS and increased its growth rate by 50 percent Huyen Plug: I did a voiceover for a developer feature of Compose for Wear OS JR's tip of the week: JR responds to Peter 895 tabs from last week and a bonus tip for Widget lovers Step trackers that don't require their own software on Android Google Assistant won't close? Turn off "continued conversation." Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3fPmJiO Hosts: Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Guest: Tshaka Armstrong Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: itpro.tv/allaboutandroid promo code AAA30 kolide.com/aaa

Game Devs And Stadia Employees Alike Were Blindsided By The Sudden Shutdown @ztlaidlaw: Stadia refund: $2,200.88. Yeah, I hoped it would be around for the long haul. EU vote paves way for USB-C to be common device charger in 2024 Android 14 is coming: Here's what we know so far New Nest products and features for a better smart home Reimagining the future of Google Home Google forgot to remove Stadia references from Nest Wifi Pro listings Razer announces Edge 5G gaming handheld powered by Android Zenfone 9 Review The Pixel 4 hits end of life after three years of service Nothing Ear Stick Event YouTube tests restricting 4K playback to YouTube Premium accounts Google Maps Will Now 'Vibe Check' Your Destination's Neighborhood For You JR's tip of the week: more Chrome tips! Ask a dev: when are apps asking for too much info? Should I still trust Google with any more money? Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3e6NWx3 Hosts: Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Guest: Zach Laidlaw Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: CDW.com/HPE Secureworks.com/twit tanium.com/twit

Android 13's virtual A/B mandate could bring Seamless Updates to more devices. You Can Use Dynamic Island on Android Now, But You Probably Shouldn't. Android might get its own version of Apple's Dynamic Island if Realme get its way. Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is Here to Revive Your Old Screens. Chromecast with Google TV (HD) can't be powered by your TV's USB port. Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro price leaks, along with Target's pre-order bonus. Google finally shows off the front of the Pixel 7 Pro officially, looks less curved. Google Pixel Watch retail box emphasizing 'with Fitbit' leaks. Pixel Watch hits another store as revealed by Fast Pair, confirming 'device app'. Framework's Chromebook Is Bringing Modularity to ChromeOS. Introducing the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. Samsung's New Rugged Tablet and Smartphone Look Perfect For a Hike or Construction Site. This foldable beats the Galaxy Z Fold 4 with bigger battery, faster charging. Logitech's G Cloud Gaming Handheld arrives in October for $349.99. JR's tip of the week: Chrome tips part deux. Google Fit feature is limited on Android. Nokia's subscription service is good for the planet. A tip for Android Messages users. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3frOe1R Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit Blueland.com/AAA Secureworks.com/twit

EU upholds Google's 4.1B euro fine for bundling search with Android. Google scales back Area 120 by half, refocuses on 'AI-first' projects. Area 120 main page, highlights some apps talked about. Google Pixel 7 Pro benchmark points to CPU and GPU specs of Tensor G2. Google Pixel 7 may arrive later than expected on October 18. Source: Google Pixel Watch to start at $349.99 in these colors. Google 'Nest Wifi Pro' leaks with Wi-Fi 6E, higher price, and no point unit. It's a Real Pity the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Isn't More Affordable. Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 Is a Nice Little Update to the Best Android Smartwatch So Far. Google Tasks is about to become your go-to app for managing reminders. Chrome for Android gets fingerprint-protected Incognito tabs. JR's tip of the week: Chrome tips, pt 1! Google Assistant persists after a command. Nest speaker and sound notification idea. Where did Driving mode go? Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3LtQW2T Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Florence Ion Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: wealthfront.com/twit ClickUp.com use code ANDROID policygenius.com/aaa

Tim Cook dashes hopes for RCS support to arrive on iPhones. @lockheimer: It's clear why Apple is opposing interoperability. But people should be able to send high quality videos and photos to their mom without having to buy her a new phone. @SamsungMobileUS: A brief summary of our reactions to the "innovative" new devices announced on Wednesday. @vvaiibhav: Dynamic Island Style Notifications / Now Playing on Xiaomi MIUI. Mi Theme Developers never disappoint. September's Android Feature Drop is Here and There's a Lot to See. @MishaalRahman: Here's a thread for my findings/thoughts on Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1. Updates to Emoji: New Characters, New Animation, New Color Customization, and More! The hub for everything animated emoji! Google puts 1GB RAM phones out of their misery with new GMS requirements. Google is working on 'clear calling' for Android phone calls. Google may be working on a second, 'Pro' Pixel tablet for next year. Upcoming Pixel tablet and dock appear in new Android 13 animations. 'Chromecast HD' will apparently ship with Google TV 12, downgraded CPU, 1.5GB RAM. Google canceled its next Pixelbook and shut down the team building it / Google is getting out of the laptop game. JR's tip of the week: Priority contact notifications! Check out the Yolobox running Android. My Pixels have been rock solid! Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3d7u10E Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: newrelic.com/aaa kolide.com/aaa itpro.tv/allaboutandroid promo code AAA30

Google announces October 6 hardware event for Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch. Google confirms Pixel 7 series will run on new 'Tensor G2' chip. Pixel 7 series and Pixel 7a may bring 'higher quality' Bluetooth LE Audio support. Google's Pixel 7 Pro gets a very quick unboxing as the launch approaches. With Pixel 7, Google starts moving flagship production out of China as it 'explores' 2023 foldable. Google Pixel Watch: Specs, price, Wear OS 3, and everything we know so far. The Pixel Tablet could feature Google's first-gen Tensor SoC, but it might lack cellular connectivity. @DSCCRoss: 4 months till the foldable Pixel smartphone starts panel production. Are you excited? I am assuming it will launch in March. Google launches third-party Play Store billing pilot—but only cuts fees by 4%. @MishaalRahman: Starting today, developers of non-gaming apps can enroll in the user choice billing pilot. Android 14 will support satellite connectivity and partners. @lockheimer: Wild to think about user experiences for phones that can connect to satellites. When we launched G1 in '08 it was a stretch to get 3G + Wifi working. Now we're designing for satellites. Watch Material You and Android UIs interpreted 'in more physical ways'. Google Play restores the app permissions list. Digital Wellbeing and Google Clock prep cough & snore detection. Mishaal on Reddit: This isn't explored in the linked article, but if you want to know how this'll work, it'll (likely) be using Android 13's new Ambient Context API... Twitter's edit button is a big test for the platform's future. JR's tip of the week: Stack. How to save battery on the Pixel 6a. My battery is great on the Pixel 6a. Pixel hardware has a pattern of issues. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3qhIhXm Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: CDW.com/HPE tanium.com/twit wealthfront.com/twit

Announcing Cross-device SDK Developer Preview for building rich multi-device experiences on Android. Google letting Android app devs build Nearby Share-esque cross-device experiences. Android 14 Beta likely starts April 2023 as Android 13 QPR period shortened. Google's Android Auto Receiver app lets you use Android Auto on your car's Android Automotive head unit. Android Auto Receiver lets you run Android Auto from your phone on an Android Automotive head unit. What's new for Android Automotive? Android Auto 7.8 Rix rolls out. Jason reviews the Pixel 6a. Logitech's cloud gaming handheld leaks with Android apps and Switch-like UI. Google Play Games beta opens outside the US. Twitter brings back Google+ Circles for everyone; Android app can now select text. Google Contacts introduces Gmail-style chips for filtering. JR's tip of the week: Contact groups! Any recommendations on a wireless Android Auto dongle? RCS overseas is a mess. Do Android notification devices exist? Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3B0u8Ek Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Secureworks.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Google confirms Android 13 Betas will continue in September with more Quarterly platform release tests When will Nothing Phone 1 get Android 13? Stop worrying about version numbers, says Carl Pei Nothing says the Phone 1 will get Android 13 in the first half of 2023 Fitbit surprises everyone with an August 24 smartwatch event Google celebrates 5 years of Kotlin on Android Motorola's latest mid-range phone has plenty to prove Google Pixel 7 launch could take place in September, not October It sure looks like OnePlus is set to join the foldable market, as Oppo prepares new entries Android could go 64-bit only in 2023, starting with the Pixel tablet "Why is 64-bit better?" @MishaalRahman The long road to 64-bit only Android Android Auto 7.8 stops working for dozens of smartphone models OPPO ColorOS 13(Android 13): All the new features, eligible phones, launch date, and more JR's tip of the week: Tap that mute! Google's family plans don't work well for customers who are all in on Google services. Why are Google Play app updates confusing? A listener's review of the Pixel 6a Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3PNxbnn Hosts: Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ClickUp.com use code ANDROID policygenius.com/aaa Blueland.com/AAA

Interview with Andrew Watson, Senior Android Developer, Solana Labs. Topics include how Blockchain benefits the smartphone, challenges for developers, APIs for the smartphone. Paradise at the Crypto Arcade: Inside the Web3 Revolution. Android 13 arrives for Pixel phones starting today. 50 features in Android 13 you should know about. Pixel 6 owners who upgrade to Android 13 can never go back. Android 12 is running on 13.3% of all devices ahead of Android 13 launch. How Google is backporting Android 13's Photo Picker. Review of the Pixel Buds Pro. Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked. Samsung's first foldable tablet might be coming in just six months. JR's tip of the week: Magic Eraser for all! Magic Eraser - The Web App! RCS perspective from the Philippines. Apple has no incentive to support RCS. RCS doesn't work all the time. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3dy1ukw Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Guest: Andrew Watson Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Secureworks.com/twit wealthfront.com/twit newrelic.com/aaa

Interview with Jan Jedrzejowicz, Head of Product Management for Messages at Google Topics include the Get the Message campaign, what Apple stands to gain from supporting RCS, whether an RCS API is in the pipeline, and the struggles of spam in RCS. @MishaalRahman: Google is working to bring Game Dashboard out of SystemUIGoogle and into Google Play Services. This is likely to make the feature available to non-Pixel devices, though I can't confirm that yet. @MishaalRahman: Samsung is working with Google to add stylus handwriting-to-text support in Chrome for Android and Android WebViews. Samsung is doing a better job than Google at supporting Google's own camera standards. Jason reviews the OnePlus 10T. What to expect from Samsung's August 10th Unpacked event. JR Raphael shares some capitalization tips for Gboard. What's your preference between stock Android or Samsung's One UI? Wireless charging is table-stakes, so where is it? Are screen protectors necessary anymore? Chargie helps batteries last longer! Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3vOzsHR Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Guest: Jan Jedrzejowicz Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/aaa itpro.tv/allaboutandroid promo code AAA30

Android 13 likely getting a September launch. @AndroidDev: Privacy and transparency are core values in the Android community. We heard your feedback that you find the app permissions section in Google Play useful, and we've decided to reinstate it. Samsung's "repair mode" lets technicians look at your phone, not your data. Asus' compact Zenfone 9 comes with incredible gimbal-like camera stabilization. Official page: go down to "Big on sharpness" to see a rendering of how the camera unit moves. More Pixel 6a owners find that any fingerprint can unlock the phone. Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be available in over 70 different colors, Samsung's own website confirms. Play Store lays out new rules to curb intrusive full-screen ads. Amazon Drive is shutting down in 2023, no impact to Amazon Photos. Discord won't treat its Android app like an afterthought anymore. Official announcement post on discord. Friend of the show, Gabriel Peale, wrote an article while he was at AirBnB about what they tried it and eventually gave up on it. To be fair this is from 2018. JR's tip of the week: YouTube Navigation. What is happening with EMOJI in Gboard? Fan review of the Poco F3. Android tablets vs Chrome 3-in-1 devices. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3PU68rb Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: wealthfront.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

You can make your new Pixel look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Android 13 Beta 4.1 Released for Pixel Phones. Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 while touting nearly 10 million foldables sold last year. This Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 price leak might disappoint you. Huyen shows off her last feature from Trello. Google's Pixel 6a is Proof Mid-Range Can Feel Premium. Google's trade-in values for older Pixels skyrocket when buying the Pixel 6a. Nothing Phone (1) Is a Cool Smartphone for Bored Android Users. The OnePlus 10T won't have a mute switch — here's why. Google Play gets a new logo for its 10-year anniversary. Google is paying some much-needed attention to its Android tablet apps. Hangouts on Air is back as Google Meet brings YouTube live streaming to free Gmail. Woes of owning the Nokia T20 tablet. A free way to block ads on Android. Disable those lock screen ads! Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3cKaYZE Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Florence Ion Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: policygenius.com/aaa Blueland.com/AAA Secureworks.com/twit

Nova Launcher acquired, Snapdragon W5+, Samsung Unpacked 2022, ad blockers, and more. Final Android 13 Beta update, official release is next! The Final Android 13 Beta is Here. Google introduces new in-app purchase policy for EEA users. Google Play hides app permissions in favor of developer-written descriptions. The first Wear OS smartwatch with Snapdragon W5+ will be from Mobvoi. @evleaks: All the features of the Snapdragon W5+. Montblanc offers a good look at Wear OS 3 without Samsung's skin. Nothing Phone (1) Is a Cool Smartphone for Bored Android Users. Kernel sources for the Nothing Phone 1 are now live. Nothing Phone (1) has a hidden Glyph-lighting Music Visualization mode; here's how to enable it. Nova Launcher will see more 'experimentation' as it has been acquired by metrics company Branch. Nova Launcher 8.0 beta is here with Material You and a totally redesigned settings menu. What's old is new again as old G Pay app becomes Google Wallet, arriving now. Google Play system updates for July bring Google Wallet rebrand, 'multi-device experiences'. Check out how Google's new Magic Eraser camouflage feature works before the Pixel 6a arrives next week. Is there a reliable ad blocker app for Android? Google Photos notifications aren't good anymore. A look at lockscreen ads in Australia in 2016. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3PkwuCD Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ClickUp.com use code ANDROID wealthfront.com/twit checkout.com/android