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Don't forget to try to win a Pixel 3 XL courtesy of...us! Google Fi is now an official MVNO which you can sign up for today. It expanded its support phone options, but does it make sense for the average consumer? Your mileage may vary. Our roundup features stories about the notch replacement a.k.a the hole, the popularity of the iPhone XR, a case to not buy a launch-day Pixel phone, equipping soldiers with AR, DJI's new camera/gimbal, the FTC's investigation of loot boxes and child gambling. www.dgit.com@DgitDaily

NASA successfully landed on the moon resulting in one of the most awesome handshakes ever seen on YouTube. Also, we learn about holes upcoming in phone screens - and it's not all that great. Our roundup features stories about new tariffs on phones coming into the US and thanks 45, choosing between Google and Alexa, the state of technology in 2018, Microsoft and Apple's struggle atop the market cap hill, Japan's rising vacant housing crisis, and National Geographic's top 100 photos of the year - they're seriously great. Subscribe to the DGiT Daily Podcast! www.dgit.com @DgitDaily

Your top story of the day - NASA is landing a new spacecraft on the surface of Mars, and you can live stream the seven minutes of terror on YouTube today at 3:00PM ET. Android Authority, CNET, and Amazon (natch) all have awesome Cyber Monday hubs for you to check out Our roundup features stories about LG's 16 camera phone patent, Apple's day in court, Tesla's brush with death, jaywalking in China, an airplane with no moving parts, and the most amazing things in the universe. Subscribe to the DGiT Daily podcast on Pocketcasts! www.dgit.com@DgitDaily

We have crowned our best of Android 2018 Champion, and you won't want to miss it. Black Friday is here and the deal are a-flying. We announce a new podcast and a new standardized test for smartphones, and examine the upcoming wave of 5G phones. Black Friday Deals referenced: Hulu - $0.99/month for 12 months Fossil Sport smartwatch - $179 Google Home Hub - $99 Sharp 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Roku TV – $249.99 (in-store only) Mavic pro w/ fly more bundle - $814 Samsung Evo select SD cards Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded November 23, 2018 Time codes: 1:55 - Best of Android 2018: the smartphone of the year is… 15:00 - Best black Friday deals 23:25 - Report: Apple goes back to making the iPhone X because Samsung (and check out the DGiT Daily podcast!) 30:55 - Introducing Speed Test G: A new way to test real life smartphone performance 37:40 - New rumors: Galaxy S10 colors, 5G variant launch, and cheaper model details 40:22 - Huawei said to have completed 5G folding phone ahead of MWC 2019 launch The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

There's a lot that goes into our best of Android awards every year, but this year we pulled out all the stops. So we wanted to take you through our process on how we decide what phone has the best screen, performance, battery life, camera, and audio, and how we go about generating an overall score. We got a ton of data on each phone, and we're breaking it all down for you here on the podcast! Best of Android Recorded November 13, 2018 at 1:00PM CST Time codes 1:35 – How We Test 4:15 - Best of Android: How we score 9:40 - Best of Android: How we test cameras 16:10 - Best of Android: How we test battery life 19:15 - Best of Android: How we test performance 23:00 - Best of Android: How we test displays 27:20 - Best of Android: How we test audio The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest Appearance by: Chris Thomas - @CThomasTech Produced by Adam Doud

Black Friday is almost here and we've got some great deals we're looking forward to/. Our Skagen Flaster 2 Review is in and it's...niche. Samsung unveiled its new Exynos processor with some nifty capabilities. Gary Sims compares processors built on the 7nm process, and we take a look at AI photography and wonder if it's helping. Tech We Like: Spigen Liquid Air Armor Galaxy Note 9 Case http://tyvm.ly/1lKsR9 Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded 11/15/18 7:30PM CST Time codes: 2:00 – Black Friday 2018: Here are all the deals you can expect 6:00 - Skagen Falster 2 review: The prettiest Wear OS watch has a problem 16:05 - Samsung unveils Exynos 9820 with 8nm process and 8K video recording 23:30 - How does Apple's new A12X processor compare to other 7nm mobile SoCs? 24:30 - Huawei exec: Quad camera phones with 10x zoom expected to launch in 2019 31:20 - Do AI cameras matter? LG V40 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Google Pixel 3 edition The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Our best of Android tournament has begun, and you can vote for your favorites! Samsung's phones are too tall, and now they're fixing the UI to compensate. Google introduced native Android support for "foldables". Samsung shows us how that's going to work with its first foldable phone. LG is joining the folding phone party in January and we go hands on with a foldable phone you can buy today! Tech We Like: Samsung 128GB 100MB/s (U3) MicroSD EVO Select Memory Card Visit http://tyvm.ly/GFb0e9 Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded November 8, 2018 Time codes: 02:20 - Best of Android: Reader's Choice voting begins 16:45 - Samsung announces One UI: A newer, rounder take on the Samsung Experience 23:10 - Google announces native Android support for foldable smartphones 28:30 - Samsung reveals its upcoming foldable phone 35:00 - We could see the LG foldable phone at CES in January 36:40 - Hands-on with the world's first foldable smartphone The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest appearance by David Imel - @DurvidImel Produced by Adam Doud

This is a featured story of the Android Authority Podcast were we take a deep dive into a single topic. Today's topic is our OnePlus 6T review. We've brought in David Imel, our chief reviewer here at Android Authority for his take on OnePlus's latest flagship. OnePlus 6T – features, specs, pricing, and everything you need to know OnePlus 6T first impressions: All about trade-offs Buy the OnePlus 6T Recorded November 5, 2018 The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy With Special Guest David Imel - @DurvidImel Produced by Adam Doud

The OnePlus 6T is here and we've gone hands-on. Stand by for our podcast review next week! Spotify and Google are working together to bring you music on demand with the power of your voice. Act now to take advantage! Our official Huawei Mate 20 Pro review is live. Is this the best phone money can buy now? The Google Home Hub is your familiar Google Home but with a screen. Security vulnerabilities found in the Google Home Hub are nothing to worry about, says the creator. The Honor Magic 2 is Honor's latest offering with a screen-to-body ratio of almost 100% and six cameras on board. Along with the smartphone, Honor brought a smartwatch, tablet, and true wireless earbuds to the party. Tech We Like: Men's SCOTTeVEST Jacket Visit http://tyvm.ly/A5k3 Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded November 1, 2018 7:00pm ET Time codes: 02:00 - OnePlus 6T first impressions: All about trade-offs 04:05 - Spotify is giving away Google Home Minis 11:05 - Huawei Mate 20 Pro review: The phone for power users 21:20 - Google Home Hub review: A home with a view 30:10 - 'No evidence user information at risk' says Google regarding Home Hub security 36:50 - Honor Magic 2 revealed: Meet the phone that's apparently so smart it can read your mind 41:35 - Honor announces a smartwatch, tablet, and AirPods rip-offs alongside the Magic 2 The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Our full review of the Razer Phone 2 is in, and it's basically what we expected it to be. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is Xiaomi's latest flagship, packing a 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio and up to 10GB of RAM. Night Sight on the Google Pixel 3 is the answer to low-light cameras, and it's a really, really good answer. Google will start charging for Google Play services in the EU, and OEMs will pay a lot, as it turns out. Want to make an Android phone? That'll be two years of updates, please. The Google Pixel 3 might have some memory management issues. Suddenly 4GB of RAM doesn't seem like a good idea. The Pixel 3 also has a great camera, but sometimes, that shot you captured wasn't captured after all. Tech We Like: Anker Bolder LC40 LED FlashlightVisit http://tyvm.ly/k0irX Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded October 27, 2018 1:00pm ET Time codes: 1:50 - Razer Phone 2 review: Going against the grain 11:30 - Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 hands-on: The bezel-less slider phone 23:50 - Here's what the Google Pixel 3's Night Sight camera can do 34:45 - European OEMs will have to pay up to $40 per device to have Google apps 41:40 - Google's contract with OEMs now says 2 years of Android updates mandatory 45:25 - Unable to shuffle between a few apps at a time on your Pixel 3? You're not alone 46:25 - The Google Pixel 3 camera is great, it just doesn't save pictures sometimes The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Our Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL reviews are in, and we have Kris Carlon, Managing editor of Android Authority and our chief reviewer of the phone in house to talk all about Google's newest hardware. Find out why he calls it "The Android iPhone". And find out who Billy is. When you're done, check out our full review of the phones on androidauthority.com Recorded October 22, 2018 at 1:00pm EST The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy With special guest appearance by Kris Carlon - @KrisCarlon Managing Editor, Android Authority Produced by Adam Doud

The clash between Google and the EU took another step, and maybe not for the better. Google's event made it look a lot more like Apple and Amazon, and we discuss. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20, and Mate 20 X gaming phone are official. The Asus ROG phone is the gaming phone of your dreams. Tech We Like: eufy Smart Plug Mini By AnkerVisit http://tyvm.ly/LNMun Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded October 18, 2018 Time codes: 1:55 - Google altering business model of Android to comply with European regulations 21:50 - After this week, Google looks more like Amazon and Apple 28:35 - Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro hands-on: Cameras, cubed 42:40 – Huawei Mate 20 X hands-on: This is Huawei's gaming-focused phablet 46:00 - Asus ROG Phone is now available in the US, starts at $900 Speaking of gaming phones, the Asus ROG phone is official and boy is it pretty! The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

5G is coming, and at the Motorola Z3 launch event in Chicago, Verizon was all over that 5G train. So we rounded up three experts, from Qualcomm, Motorola, and Verizon to talk about it. Then we brought in Android Authority's resident engineering expert, Robert Triggs, to wrap it all up in a nice neat little bow for you. It's our next featured story of the Android Authority podcast! Recorded October 17, 2018 @ 1:00pm EST Articles for further reading: What is 5G, and what can we expect from it? 5G: When will your smartphone get it? 5G hype is coming. Don't fall for it. Forget mmWave, Wi-Fi is the real 5G Moto Z3's Mod reveals the problem with 5G Don't believe the carriers, the 5G revolution is still years away The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special appearances by: Robert Triggs of @AndroidAuth Not on Twitter. Seriously. Sherif Hanna (formerly) of @Qualcomm @SherifHanna Jeff Snow of @Moto Also, not on Twitter. Chris Emmons of @Verizon @Maxxpower13 Produced by Adam Doud

We give a eulogy to Google Plus, Google's fallen social network. 66% of our podcast will miss it quite a bit. The Razer Phone 2 is out now and it is doing a lot of things right. Samsung introduced us to the world's first phone with four cameras on the back in the Samsung Galaxy A9. Also, Samsung might be leaving the headphone jack out of its flagships late next year. Are the headphone jack's days (even more) numbered? Tech We Like: Logitech G910 Orion Spark RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Visit http://www.andauth.co/TechWeLike Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded 10/11/18 12:45pm Time codes: 3:05 – Google+ to shut down after private user data exposed 17:30 – Razer Phone 2 specs: Familiar, but better in all the ways that matter Razer Phone 2 hands-on: A sharp upgrade 26:50 – Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) announced: Four rear cameras, but there is more to like 35:15 – Brace yourself: Samsung could drop the headphone jack from next year The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

It's finally here! The Google Pixel 3 is official, and to celebrate we podcasted live immediately following the event. Google introduced us to the Google Home Hub, the Pixel Slate and the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. We were joined from the show floor by Managing Editor Kris Carlon for his first impressions as well. Be sure to join the conversation using the hashtag #AAPodcast on twitter, and we'll see you there! The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy With special guest Kris Carlon - @KrisCarlon Managing Editor, Android Authority Produced by Adam Doud

Microsoft is becoming best buds with Android, allowing you to use your phone on your computer. That's pretty next level. We have an avalanche of phones headed your way in October - we're breaking them all down here. Our full review of the LG V40 ThinQ is in, all five cameras and a sweet DAC. We got our first look at the Nokia 7.1 - the surprisingly awesome midranger. Finally, Google assistant got a fresh coat of paint and we like it. Tech we like - Royale RoWrite Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded October 4, 2018 1:00pm Time codes: 1:35 - Windows 10 app mirroring brings your Android apps to your desktop 12:00 - Pixel 3, OnePlus 6T, and more – Every phone launching in October 2018 20:30 - LG V40 ThinQ review: Undeveloped innovation 30:00 - LG V40 ThinQ specs: It still has a headphone jack and 32-bit DAC 35:50 - The LG V40 can create cinemagraphs with all three cameras 36:15 - Nokia 7.1 hands-on: Low-cost luxury 40:55 - Google Assistant phone app redesign rolling out now The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Both Google and Android had birthdays this year - 20 and 10 respectively. This is a double dose of milestone birthdays and we have a lot to talk about because of it! We've got it all - inside tips on how to get the most out of Google's services, a couple of throwbacks to the birth of Google and Android. It's all here on the Android Authority Podcast! Recorded September 27, 2018 Time codes: 2:25 – Google turns 20: The 20 biggest milestones in Google's history 12:40 – Android turns 10 today: Here are 5 features we still use from Android 1.0 17:30 – Android turns 10: Remembering the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream 22:00 – Google Feed officially called Discover, will appear at Google.com on mobile 29:10 – From Android to YouTube: 20+ pro tips from the Googlers behind them The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Google might be including their new Home Hub device in their October event, but we have a review of the JBL Link View right now. Manufacturers keep leaving out the headphone jack for no reason and new devices are leaking like a rusty faucet. This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Check out mnmlcase.com and use the promo code "AAPOD" to get 15% off your order. September 20, 2018 8:30PM EST Time codes: 1:45 - Google Home Hub smart display rumor 6:40 - JBL Link View review 12:10 - Bad excuses to remove the headphone jack, debunked 28:00 - OnePlus 6T render and video leak 32:05 - Razer Phone 2 leaks and rumors The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Adam Molina - @adamlukas17 Produced by Jonathan Feist on behalf of Adam Doud

We check in to see what Android's main competition Apple is up to. Turns out it's up to about 1,100 bucks. OnePlus is delighting and frustrating it customers with its upcoming OnePlus 6T. We are rapidly approaching an age where three cameras just won't be sufficient anymore. And Google is shuttering its Inbox email client to mixed reactions. This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Check out mnmlcase.com and use the promo code "AAPOD" to get 15% off you order. September 13, 2018 8:30PM EST Time codes: 1:45 - Everything Apple announced today: iPhone, iOS, Apple Watch, and more 16:00 - 6 reasons why I am incredibly excited for the OnePlus 6T 20:10 - OnePlus 6T won't have a headphone jack 24:45 - What to expect from Google's Pixel 3 hardware event this October 32:30 - Smartwatches can last all week with the Snapdragon Wear 3100, but there's a catch 36:30 - Multiple lenses: The next big trend in mobile photography? 38:35 - Google is shutting down Inbox in March (if there's time) The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

We take AI photo enhancement for a spin with the Huawei P20 Pro, the LG V35s, and the Google Pixel 2. Samsung is bringing us a folding phone, and likely this year. We discuss. Chrome 69 is Google's 10th birthday surprise with some major enhancements. And by the way, Google wasn't to kill URLs as well. Multiple OEMs are launching beta testing for Android Pie, and much more quickly than we expected. And finally, OnePlus looks to open a physical store in France and we're not so sure that's a good idea. This podcast is sponsored by MNML cases. Visit www.mnmlcase.com and use the promo code "AAPod" for 15% off your order. Recorded September 6, 2018 at 12:00pm EST Time codes: 02:00 - Does AI matter in the camera? LG V30S vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Google Pixel 2 07:25 - What we know so far about Samsung's foldable phone Samsung CEO: First foldable phone could be unveiled in November 15:45 - Chrome celebrates 10 years with great new features in version 69, out now Google Chrome director: "Everyone is unsatisfied by URLs. They kind of suck." 31:00 - Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 6 brings Android 9.0 Pie EMUI 9 beta: Huawei and Honor users can now sign up to test Android Pie 34:30 - OnePlus could open a retail store in France this year The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy With Special Guest: Adam Molina of the SoundGuys - @AdamLukas17 Produced by Adam Doud

You may be wondering - with all the headphone jacks disappearing from our phones, and Bluetooth quickly becoming more and more common - is Bluetooth dangerous? Where do we turn for answers? Google of course! But the search results of Google are littered with lies and false information; so much so that it's hard to tell what's true? Well, wonder no more. We've teamed up with our friends, the SoundGuys to learn about Bluetooth, and other forms of non-ionizing radiation. Part 1 of this podcast can be found here on the SoundGuys podcast. Take a moment to listen to the facts there, and tune in for our roundtable discussion with SoundGuys' Chris Thomas and Adam Molina. The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy With Special Guests: Chris Thomas - @CThomasTech Adam Molina - @AdamLukas17 Produced by Adam Doud

We discuss the new design of Wear OS and the usefulness of smartwatches in general. Fortnite fumbled it's Play store-less launch much to Google's delight, but Google was a little bit of a jerk to them because of it.It's IFA-week so we've got a gaggle of device launches including the Mi Band 3, the Honor Play, and more. Plus, we take a look at Hollywood's version of our gadget future and discuss which one we're closest to today. Don't forget to answer our question of the show: What 5 apps would you want notifications form on the Mi Band 3? Use the hashtags #AAPodcast and #MiBand5 Time codes: 2:15 – Huge Wear OS redesign is coming, check out how it works in these GIFs 11:10 - Fortnite's first Android Installer had a major security flaw 22:20 - Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review 28:55 - Honor Play review: Flagship specs on a budget 34:35 - How sci-fi movies and TV shows have imagined mobile phones, smartphones and tablets The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Jonathan Feist is our friend from dronerush.com and he's here to tell us all about the two biggest drone announcements of the year - the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. Everything you could possibly want to know about the Google Pixel 3 XL is already out there - photos, camera samples, box contents, headphones - you name it, we know it...45 days before its announcement. We break down the five best premium apps you can buy for Android right now. And finally, we take a long look at the newly announced Fitbit Charge 3 and FitBit Pay. We thank MNML Cases for sponsoring this podcast. Visit http://www.mnmlcase.com and use the promo code: AAPod for 15% off your order. Recorded Aug 24, 2018 Noon EST Time codes: 03:10 – DJI Mavic 2 Pro and DJI Mavic 2 Zoom are official – all you need to know 15:40 – Here's everything you could want to see of the Google Pixel 3 XL. Three links for you: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-3-xl-complete-897513/ https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-3-xl-first-look-leak-897858/ https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-3-xl-selfie-cameras-897959/ 29:00 – Five premium Android games worth every cent 34:20 – Fitbit Charge 3 is here: Water resistant, Fitbit Pay support, and a working SpO2 sensor The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Android Authority is going to be at IFA 2018 in Berlin. This podcast is our roundup of what we expect to see at Internationale Funkausstellung this year, including an exclusive look at new gradient colors on the Huawei P20 Pro, two new gaming phones from Honor and ASUS, a new phone from BlackBerry - the Key2 LE, and a new phone from Nokia. We're excited about the ASUS ROG Phone, and possibly the LG V40, but we'll have to wait and see! Join us as we speculate about things to come. The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

One of the biggest devices of the year is here, and our reviewer is in the studio to tell us all about it. Is the Note 9 the best smartphone money can buy? Does it earn the comma in its price tag? We brought in the reviewer of the Note 9, David Imel to tell us all about it. It's fast, it's huge, and the S Pen is awesome, but is it the best phone of 2018? David bears all on this featured story of the Android Authority podcast. The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy With special guest: David Imel - @DurvidImel Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded August 16, 2018 8:30PM EST Our full review of the Moto Z3 and the Lenovo Smart Display are in, and we're ready to talk about them. Plus, Xiaomi hits us with a new phone and a new sub-brand. No one trusts Huawei and yet no one seems to know why. And finally, Android Pie is concerned about our Digital Wellbeing, and now, so are we! Time codes: 05:00 - Motorola Moto Z3 review: Is the promise of 5G enough? 11:50 - Motorola Moto Z3 vs the competition 12:30 - Lenovo Smart Display review: Much more than a Google Home 21:11 - Hands-on: Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 takes aim at OnePlus 6 28:20 - If Huawei has a security problem, what exactly is it? 35:00 - A few days in with Digital Wellbeing, and it's already changing my life The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded August 10 1:00 ET The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is here with a few surprises in store. The Galaxy Watch arrives with Tizen and a week of battery life. Samsung is in the smart speaker business with the Galaxy Home. Fortnite is on Android - mostly. What are the exceptions? We'll run them down here, along with an interview with Epic Games' CEO. The Pixel 3 is revealed in all its notchy glory. And finally, Adam has the definitive final word on the Palm brand revival. Time codes: 2:40 – Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hands-on: A Fortnite away 12:00 – Samsung Galaxy Watch is here: A smartwatch that ticks like an analog watch 19:00 – Samsung announces Galaxy Home smart speaker and big Bixby improvements 27:40 – Fortnite on Android first look – you might want to wait off… 31:05 – Fortnite for Android interview – Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on breaking away from Google Play 33:15 - Google Pixel 3 XL images leak again, and this time it's the real deal 39:25 - The upcoming Palm phone may have a teeny, tiny display The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Android Pie is official - the name and the build are both hitting the OTA airwaves as we speak. Seeing as how we're all about Android, we thought we'd talk about it a little bit. Hosts Adam Doud, Jonathan Feist, and Joe Hindy all discuss the latest update to Android, and the OEM who also released an Android Pie upgrade on day 1! We discuss new features and improvements, updates, and a few things Google removed which leave us scratching our heads. All this and more! The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded August 3 2:00 ET Adam went to the launch of the Moto Z3 and Verizon's 5G network - hear his unfiltered hands on look at Moto's new phone. Huawei knocked out Apple as the number two smartphone seller in the world, but we have to wonder if those numbers are fudged just a bit. Samsung releasing the Galaxy Note 9 early might be just what it needs to perk up slower sales. Sony still can't sell a phone to save its soul. And finally, we take a look at how Epic Games is handling its Fortnite distribution on Android. Spoiler alert, two of the three of us think it sucks. Time codes: 1:05 - Motorola Moto Z3 hands-on: Our first glimpse at the 5G future Honorable mention (not discussed on the show) https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g6-play-review-889103 https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-e5-plus-review-890481/ 16:45 - Huawei Overtakes Apple as second biggest distributor in the world 24:14 - Samsung says Galaxy S9 under-performed, prepares for early Galaxy Note 9 release 28:31 - Sony's failing smartphone business should come as no surprise 38:10 - Fortnite will not be available on the Play Store, CEO of Epic Games confirms The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded July 26 8:00 ET Android P's final beta has hit the airwaves, and Pixels and Nexi are downloading furiously. What does this mean? We're that much closer to finding out the elusive Android P name - oh and gesture navigation too. Android O has taken the world by storm - doubling its install base to...10%. This is actually really good news for Android and Android users and we explain why. In an assistant showdown, Google Assistant reigned supreme in every category except one - and that one is a little weird given what we know about Android and Google. The Google Pixel has one of the best cameras on the market today, and one of our editors is calling for a better camera app to match. Spoiler alert - not all of use agree that it's necessary. And finally, we take an exclusive peek at a new midrange HTC phone. Could this be the HTC U12 Life? It's very possible and it's rumored to come at an attractive price too. All this and more this week on the Android Authority podcast! Time codes: 01:20 - Android P Beta 4 is here, so the stable version of Android P is next! 06:55 - Android version distribution: Oreo installations more than doubled in 2 months 16:00 - Report: Google Assistant is better than Siri in every tested category – except one 28:25 - The Pixel 3 needs an updated Google Camera app 33:25 - Exclusive: Specs blowout for unannounced HTC smartphone codenamed "Imagine Life" Phones we didn't get a chance to talk about Xiaomi Mi A2, Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Nokia 6, Honor 7s The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded June 26, 2018 Adam Doud, Jonathan Feist, and Joe Hindy talk about the OEMs that pushed out Android Oreo the fastest and the results may surprise you. Plus, Android Authority readers are all stuck on a phone from the past. Plus, as much as Adam loves the Axon M, another OEM almost beat ZTE to the punch - none other than Samsung. Plus, we look at AT&T's new cord-cutting TV service and how it's already leveraging the Time Warner merger. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with DGiT.com, Drone Rush, and SoundGuys.com (also check out their podcast) for some of the latest from our team. Timecodes: 01:10 - Which manufacturer updates its phones fastest? Android Oreo edition 10:25 - A lot of you want another Samsung Galaxy S5 17:55 - Samsung's cancelled foldable phone shows up in leaked photos 25:00 - AT&T to give free TV service to unlimited plans customers The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded July 12, 2018 Samsung is saying hasta la vista to its own operating system Tizen in favor of WearOS for its next smartwatch. What?!?! Plus OnePlus proves that it's way up there in customer communications. A $2,500 phone makes an appearance in proving one of our hosts has "the gift". We learn a lot about HTC, past, present, and future. And finally, we round things off with some discussions on how to make your phone work better. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with DGiT.com, Drone Rush, and SoundGuys.com (also check out their podcast) for some of the latest from our team. Timecodes: 01:20 - Samsung Gear S4 may arrive as 'Galaxy Watch' (Update: Even more evidence) 7:40 - Here's the list of all the promises OnePlus just made to OnePlus fans 14:45 - Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS review: Is it worth that premium? 22:40 - HTC trivia: How much do you know about the maker of the first Android phone? 30:10 - Charging habits to maximize battery life and Why is my phone so slow? Common causes explained The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded July 20, 2018 We pit the OnePlus 6 against the best smartphone camera on the market. Also, great news, because you can put away the tinfoil hats for now. Google is doing its best Microsoft impression by getting sued for anti-trust laws. We look at the value that Moto Mods add to the ecosystem, and finally we round up the features we want to see in our 2019 flagships. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with DGiT.com, Drone Rush, and SoundGuys.com (also check out their podcast) for some of the latest from our team. Time codes: 2:15 - OnePlus 6 camera shootout (and a giveaway!) 5:45 - No, your phone is not always listening to you 16:05 - Google vs the EU: Which side are you on? 27:30 - Moto Z3 Play review: The value is still in the Moto Mods 35:50 - 2019 flagship features we want to see The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded July 8, 2018 One of the biggest devices of the year is just a few weeks away. Is the Note a spec bump, or is it the big beefy powerhouse you'll want in your pocket? All of that will be covered in this featured story of the Android Authority Podcast. The Android Authority podcast is the weekly podcast where we look at all the top stories from the past seven days and drill down into the details. But in this episode, we are doing something different. This is a different kind of podcast episode which we are calling a featured story. A featured story is where we take a deep dive into one topic. This will be a bonus episode that we'll do an undetermined number of times, but probably at least once per month. Perhaps it will be interviews with industry leaders. Maybe it will be a review of a device that was just released. This time, it's a rumor roundup of one of the biggest devices of the year, the Note 9. Here's our article about it. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with DGiT.com, Drone Rush, and SoundGuys.com (also check out their podcast) for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

The Android Authority Podcast is back, bringing you all the top stories of the past seven days. Hosts Adam Doud, Jonathan Feist, and Joe Hindy will give you the news, opinions, and commentary every Friday. Plus, we'll be bringing you bonus episodes with our featured stories. These episodes will take a deep dive into a single topic that needs a bit more love. From interviews with industry insiders to flagship phone releases, our featured stories will give you an in depth look at the topics that matter most. All this and more on the re-released Android Authority podcast!

What's going on here? What's all this music? What does it mean? #AAPodcast See you soon...

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Lanh Nguyen, Nirave Gondhia, David Imel and Adam Molina are on deck for the final AA Podcast. We have nothing but gratitude for everyone that joined us for the run. We leave you with knowledge: Dr. Hindyana Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Hindy", is a main character of the Android Authority franchise. George Lucas created the character in homage to the gaming heroes of 1980s. The character first appeared in the 2011 film Raiders of the Lost XDA Developer, to be followed by Hindyana Jones and the Temple of Lifehacks in 2013, ultimately finishing the trilogy with Hindyana Jones and the Kingdom of Android Authority. The character is also featured in articles, podcasts and other media. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with DroneRush.com, VRSource.com, SoundGuys.com and of course, AndroidAuthority.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week... Until now. Rough Timecodes: Just us saying goodbye.

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Lanh Nguyen, Nirave Gondhia and David Imel get together to chat about how the end is nigh, sadly. This is our officially announcement that the end of the Android Authority Podcast is one week away. Shout out to us with #AAFinalPodcast on Twitter to share your favorite moments from the last 131 episodes of the show, we'll try to get them all into the final show. We're sad to see the end to our little show, but we're here with our second penultimate episode, that's the second of our three final episodes, not long after our second two year anniversary episode. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Joshua Vergara loves the word "penultimate," he just doesn't like what it means for the show. Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina join in to chat technology on this penultimate episode, #114 of the Android Authority Podcast. We start with a fun discussion on our wallpapers of choice, followed by discussing what HTC needs to do to survive, then we finish off by suggesting that $1000 is, or is not, too much for the upcoming Note 8. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: 21:00 - Wallpapers 41:00 - HTC, you're failing still 55:00 - How much for the Note 8?!?! Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussion Wallpaper HTC needs some help Galaxy Note 8? That'll be $1000 please Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com "Three seconds of action and you all crash into each other, this isn't football, this isn't how you drive!"

That's right, our lovely listeners, the Android Authority Podcast is coming to a close in a couple of episodes. Listen to this week's episode for more information about it and how you can enter to get some love from us during our final episode in a couple of weeks. Send your favorite moments from the AAPodcast using the hashtag #aafinalpodcast and we might send you some Google Play credit! With Jonathan Feist out with car troubles, the rest of the gang gets together to talk about the OnePlus 5 that was just reviewed and covered extensively at Android Authority. There is plenty to say about the company's latest phone that comes with a dual camera - speaking of dual cameras, we also talk about the impending LG V30 which should be the flagship announcement for this year's IFA in Berlin. Thank you all so much for listening to the podcast for these past couple of years, and we hope that you'll be there with us when we hang up our mics the only way we know how - by discussing (and sometimes ranting about) topics in Android as we have every single week. Rough timecodes: 21:00 - OnePlus 5 51:00 - LG V30

Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina get together to chat technology in episode 112 of the Android Authority Podcast. Josh is off to New York for his birthday - Happy Birthday! Back at home we're chatting E3, with all the great video games coming soon, particularly in VR, we're talking OnePlus 5, failings of major phone manufacturers, Pixel phone stats and features and we ask how many hours per day we use our devices. A major topic on the week, Amazon purchased Whole Foods, what could that mean for the massive online retailer?!? It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, Teddy Bears and E3. 17:00 - Amazon buying Whole Foods 34:00 - Top manufacturers struggling 43:00 - Pixel phones and features 47:00 - OnePlus 5 60:00 - How much do you use your phone? Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionPixel features Amazon buying Whole Foods Top manufacturers in trouble E3 on vrsource OnePlus 5 Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and David Imel get together early Sunday morning to chat technology in episode 111 of the Android Authority Podcast. We talk about tech in general, but two main topics guide the show, the HTC U 11 and smart assistants. Apple has a pod now, Amazon's Alexa continues to shine, but Google Home is catching up. The debate turns to software vs experience vs hardware, all the while considering practicality of it all based on current capabilities and limitations. Warning, we use all of the Personal Assistant trigger words, many times. If "OK, Google", "Alexa", "Echo" or "Computer" are your hotwords, consider using headphones for this show. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in is Off the Grid!. 15:00 - HTC U 11 30:00 - Personal assistants Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionHTC U 11 review What's wrong with all the Personal assistants? Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara (@jvtechtea) hung out in Taipei for Computex 2017. Joined by returning and special guests Nicole Scott (@nicole_scooter) from Mobile Geeks, Chris Velazco(@chrisvelazco) from Engadget and Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) from Gadget Match, the team talk about the show, Taipei, technology in general and reveal a little of the life behind the scenes. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqjoRMHyYQc "THANK YOU!"

Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina get together to chat technology in episode 110 of the Android Authority Podcast. Andy Rubin has a new project on the go, called the Essential Phone, we may have, essentially, over-used that pun. Next up is new devices from LG, including the V30 and G6 Pro, followed by a look at the DJI Goggles and a poll on our site, how old is your phone? It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, NAB Show and more. 11:00 - Essential Phone 26:00 - LG V30 and G6 Pro/Plus 41:00 - DJI Goggles 48:00 - Poll, how old is your current phone? Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionDJI Goggles for Mavic Pro - on Charged.io Essential Phone LG V30 renders LG G6 Pro/Plus How old is your phone? Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel get together to chat phones, watches and drones in episode 109 of the Android Authority Podcast. We share some final thoughts on Google I/O, but mostly we're talking Android O, which, actually, is little more than an emoji conversation. It's okay David, you'll survive the blobs. DJI has announced a small new drone, the DJI Spark threatens to be the drone that puts drones in mainstream. Wearables rear their head again, we've all used a smart watch and/or a fitness band, but none of them have really stuck, what comes next? Finally, the HTC U11 makes an appearance, talking Edge Sense and more. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, Computex E3 and more. 17:00 - Google I/O redux 32:00 - Misfit, Withings and other smart watches 41:00 - DJI Spark 52:00 - HTC U11 Edge Sense Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionGoogle I/O Misfit Phase and Withings Steel HR DJI SPark HTC U11 Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara is in San Francisco for Google I/O 2017. Taking a couple days to let it all sink in, Kris Carlon, Nirave Gondhia, David Imel and Edgar Cervantes join together to chat about the event. Google I/O provided plenty of value to developers, introducing many great new tools that we'll see in products moving forward. Android O was a minor topic directly, but will be the version of the OS that gets all the best in the coming months. Google Photos got a few clever and intuitive (hopefully) additions and Google Assistant got a significant rollout... to iOS. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: It's all Google I/O, you'll just have to listen and enjoy. Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionGoogle I/O - all the things Google Photos updates Google Assistant on iOS Android O update Assistants Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com "#carrierbarrier"

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, David Imel and Adam Molina get together to chat technology in episode 108 of the Android Authority Podcast. Google I/O is only days away, so we chat about that for a moment, we ask if you root your phone, because we don't anymore. LG has made a leap in the market, the HTC 10 goes under the microscope again and we generally chat about life and technology. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Joe's blue hair, Lanh and Josh's Galaxy S8 vs G6 shootout, headphone battery life, boosted boards and busted cars. 22:00 - I am root 31:00 - LG market share 38:00 - HTC 10 revisited 58:00 - Google I/O Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionDo you root? Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6 LG market share jumps HTC 10 revisited - still worth it? Google I/O is May 17-19 Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel are still on the mic, with Adam Molina returning from a little bug to chat technology on episode 107 of the Android Authority Podcast. We chat drones, 360 cameras, T-Mobile stolen phone issues and Reddit. Then more Reddit... Our main topics include Android distribution numbers, HTC U 11, OEM specific features makes Josh talk about Blackberry, the internal storage question is less of a debate than ever and we chat a little about what comes next, our desired specs and features for the future of Android. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, Insta360, T-Mobile, Reddit and more. 33:00 - Android distribution numbers - Nougat on 7% of devices 50:00 - HTC U 11 58:00 - OEM Features, but not Blackberry and their keyboard 74:00 - Internal storage, how much do you need? 82:00 - Phones of the future Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionDJI Goggles for Mavic Pro - on Charged.io Android distribution numbers May 2017 HTC U 11 OEM Features Internal storage poll Assistants Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel get together to chat technology in episode 106 of the Android Authority Podcast. The NAB Show in Las Vegas gave us plenty to discuss, including new accessories for your favorite drones. We chat about the Samsung Galaxy S8 and how Josh thinks it needs another camera with wide-angle lens, finally, we set off your Google Assistant over and over as we chat about personal assistant apps as they exist today. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, NAB Show and more. 32:00 - DJI Goggles, Service plan 55:00 - Samsung Galaxy S8 needs another camera on the back, says Josh 79:00 - Personal Assistants suck, so far Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionDJI Goggles for Mavic Pro - on Charged.io DJI Service plan - on Charged.io Samsung Galaxy S8 needs another camera Assistants Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara arrives late for the show, understandably, while Jonathan Feist and Adam Molina follow David Imel's lead through the intro and outro of the show. Episode 105 of the Android Authority Podcast is packed full of a bit of news, with the Chrome ad blocker, Nexus 6P bootloop and Huawei's RAM and file system lottery. Truth told, Josh's recent travels finally dominate the podcast, as we talk Xiaomi Mi 6 and the long time coming Samsung Galaxy S8. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with games, VR, audio gear and more. 20:00 - Huawei RAM and UFS file system lottery 25:00 - Huawei and Google sued over Nexus 6P bootloop and battery drain and Bose lawsuit over your data 35:00 - Chrome ad blocker 46:00 - Xiaomi Mi 6 74:00 - Samsung Galaxy S8 Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionSamsung Galaxy S8 Xiaomi Mi 6 Chrome ad blocker Huawei RAM fiasco Huawei and Google sued over Nexus 6P bootloops Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com