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Save up to 78% off a NordVPN plan during their Black Friday sale right now at https://nordvpn.com/androidpolice!The Dodgers and Jays may be swatting and swiveling their shoulders and wrists to shreds, but the championship-level questions for the Android Police podcast this week have to do with whether Samsung will strike out on Android XR and how big of a swing it'll take with its Exynos chips come S26 series time. It's a Galaxy-dominated show this week, so buckle up and let's rocket.00:37 | Galaxy XRSamsung’s Galaxy XR brings Android into the mixed reality eraI was skeptical of the Samsung Galaxy XR — until I actually put it onAndroid XR is closer to mainstream than you think — here's what it needs to break through22:22 | ExynosSamsung's Galaxy S26 Pro is gearing up for the big Exynos comebackGalaxy S26 Ultra might pack a surprisingly powerful Exynos chipSamsung's Exynos 2600 chipset: A game-changer for Galaxy S26?I want the Exynos 2600 in the Samsung Galaxy S26, and so should youGoogle is moving further away from Samsung for its future Tensor chips36:03 | MedleyQualcomm Unveils AI200 and AI250—Redefining Rack-Scale Data Center Inference Performance for the AI Era | QualcommBuilt to benefit everyone | OpenAIAmazon’s Ring now works with video surveillance company Flock | The VergeI took 1,000 photos with Oppo’s latest phone so you don’t have to. But maybe you should... (Becca Farsace)Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge may not be cancelled after allSamsung's Galaxy S26 lineup feels like a missed opportunity waiting to happenExcerpts from Google and ESPN Chicago (Via Bat Country).Our regular hosts are <a...

Stephen is teaching his cat how to use a BlackBerry that he's about to pitch to Mark Cuban on Shark Tank while doing various other things and oh, it's Sora 2. This week on the Android Police podcast, we nod to the doom loom and the money problems that the tech industry at large is whistling over. That, plus coverage of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's explosive event on the JerryRigEverything channel as well as a look to what 2026 has to offer, at least from the Chinese side of Android.Get up to 78% off a two-year subscription to NordVPN plus 4 months for free at https://nordvpn.com/androidpolice03:04 | SoraI used the new Sora video app, and we're all doomedDevDay [2025] is here! First look at the shipments inside! - Community - OpenAI Developer CommunityNano Banana's viral features are coming to more Google apps"Weird Al" Yankovic - Like A Surgeon (Official Video)unOfficial Like a surgeon - Weird Al - 2023 Remaster [4K &amp; Colour Graded]34:00 | Relax — your Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn't going to explode43:08 | 2026Xiaomi says rear displays will continue after 17 Pro, Pro Max shattered sales | Android CentralOPPO Find X9 Series to Launch Globally, Set to Redefine Mobile Imaging | OPPO GlobalHONOR Launches AI-Flagship HONOR Magic8 Series in China - HONOR Globalvivo X300 Pro 专业影像旗舰 - vivo官方网站Excerpts from Know Your Meme and JerryRigEverything (YouTube).Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34"...

Google is commencing wave two of its fall Android lineup with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold getting slathered by critics. On this week's Android Police podcast, we debate whether the pool of potential buyers will land on 'yes' more often thanks to this one intrinsic feature in this year's book-style phablet. Also on the menu: software praise, hardcore differences, and a Razr Ultra mention or two.This episode is sponsored by NordVPN. Right now, they're offering 74% off a two-year plan and giving four months free. To get this or their current best offer, visit nordvpn.com/androidpolice. Thanks!02:28 | Pro FoldThe Pixel 10 Pro Fold sets itself apart with this one thing you don't seeTwo days of battery life, excellent multitasking — the Pixel 10 Pro Fold nails what matters mostGoogle Pixel 10 Pro Fold unique features compared to regular phonesT-Mobile’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold deal knocks $1,000 off and includes a free pair of Pixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 tops sales as Ultra owners jump to foldables38:01 | RazrMotorola Razr Ultra (2025) review: Pretty, impressive, pretty expensiveI don't know who the Motorola Razr Ultra is forThe Motorola Razr Ultra is still my favorite clamshell foldableExcerpt from WCVB-TV/Hearst Corporation.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Android Police podcast baits you with a title full of roasted crow, but the underlying gnashing of teeth remains the same. True, it turns out we didn't hate Apple's new aesthetic as much as we'd thought we would, but it's also carrying way too much baggage that either is neglected or is sweatily avoiding a fix. We'll get to some iPhone 17 Pro Max thoughts, but not before we cut through an onslaught of smart homewarming from Google and Amazon, and some Snapdragon elitism from Qualcomm. All of that on this week's show!05:01 | SummitQualcomm tries to unseat Apple with 'world's fastest' mobile chipOnePlus confirms bold new design for phones at Qualcomm SummitQualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite reference designs go so hard this yearIf you thought Snapdragon X was cool, Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme blows it awayBenchmarks are in: The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme smokes everything else18:03 | Google, at homeGemini for Home is simply too powerful for battery-powered Nest CamsGoogle Home redesign promises faster loading and enhanced Gemini integrationGoogle just discontinued Nest Aware, here's what replaces it29:16 | TangentTech Corner #1 - PowerBook 1400cRogers Sony Ericsson Xperia Play &amp; arc launch party38:09 | Amazon, at homeAmazon redesigns Echo devices around its Alexa+ AI assistantPeter Thiel Wants Everyone to Think More About the Antichrist - WSJ53:55 | iPhoneI used the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and I can't believe which one I preferMy partner asked why she shouldn't get an iPhone 17 — and I blanked on a reasonThe one iPhone 17 Pro feature that convinced me I'd rather stick with my Pixel 10 ProApple's lost focus: How to regain the company's...

For once in the Android Police podcast's history, we're actually throwing shadows on Apple. iOS 26 and the iPhone 17 are giving us the least confidence in how Apple is carrying its reliability and reputation in many years while Google seems to be mid-swing on its Pixel ascendancy and putting a good foot forward out of court for once. How did this come to be? And what's to be extracted from it? Join us as we talk through this odd environment.Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring the Android Police podcast. Sign up here for a 2-year plan up to 74% off and get 4 months extra or their best current offer.01:39 | EditorixelMy week with the Pixel 10 Pro XL: the wins, the flops, and the lingering questionsGoogle Pixel 10: Focused on casual usersGoogle Pixel 10 camera review: Capturing feline momentsA more powerful Google Pixel 10 isn't necessary14:35 | FeatherThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge probably isn't for you, but that's okayRevolutionary square image sensor in iPhone 17: A game-changer for selfies and group photosApple's awe-dropping event: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and moreiPhone 17 outshines the Google Pixel 10 in key areas33:48 | Google escapes a forced Chrome sell-off or breakup in landmark antitrust lawsuit41:16 | Amazon announces major Services &amp; Devices event for September 3053:13 | HappinessDissolutionExcerpt from Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android...

There's something new from Google this summer and in many ways, it's the same old, same old. We know a little something about that at Android Police, so we've decided to bust out the old podcast for another run; this time with a new co-host to come along. In this episode, we'll get to everything you need to know and think about the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Buds 2a, and Pixel Watch 4 as well as what we're doing with the show as we move forward.01:41 | The Pixel 10 seriesGet a Pixel 10 Pro or 10 Pro XL free with any Pixel trade-in14:28 | The SpecsMagic Cue will save the Google Pixel 10I grilled Samsung for coasting, but Google gets a pass with the Pixel 10 — here's why33:20 | The Tricks5 Google Pixel 10 features I already know I’ll use every dayI'm worried the Pixel 10 may bring about the end of photographic creativitySam Altman Shows Me GPT 5... And What's Next (Cleo Abram | YouTube)52:22 | The AccessoriesI'm giving the Pixel Watch 4 a chance, and I've got Samsung to thank for it56:36 | A BlackBerry comeback needs to rely on more than just nostalgiaOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

This is the final edition of the Android Police podcast as you know it, so instead of any bang or petering out, we're opening up a black hole of everything that this show has been to us and giving Google I/O 2025 our full treatment. From Gemini Pro 2.5's various commercial twists to all the wacky new tools that don't seem to have an integral purpose for most life and labor styles to the footnote that is Android to round out another keynote of industry jonesing, we have a complete picture for you right here. Enjoy.04:40 | I/O 2025Google's newest AI plan costs more than your electricity billGoogle's AI Mode rolls out nationwide with powerful new tools on the wayGoogle's new AI filmmaking tool fuses Veo, Imagen, and GeminiGemini’s Agent Mode takes the stress out of apartment huntingGoogle's AI Mode will soon be able to buy products for youGoogle launches AI Mode to everyone in the US, adds more features to AI Overviews | The VergeGoodbye Project Starline, hello Google Beam 3D video conferencing | EngadgetAndroid XR gets a huge vote of confidence with upcoming smart glasses from XrealGoogle finally gives us a look behind the lenses at Android XR on smart glassesGoogle and Samsung unite again for a DeX-powered Android 16 desktop modeWhy Avatars Have 5 Fingers When Na'vi Only Have 4Excerpts from TriBeCa Productions/Universal Pictures (via Rotten Tomatoes Movieclips/YouTube), Jay Green’s Stuff/YouTube (Eminem/Shady/Interscope), and NBC 10 WJAR/YouTube.Our regular hosts were Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor was Jules Wang.Android Police lives <a href="https://androidpolice.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

This week on the Android Police podcast, Android 16 gets all 'Expressive' on us with a new step in its Material Design language and we wonder what all the rest of Google's announcements during The Android Show will come to eat us alive. That plus another Uber usurpation, we talk about phones that sound like knives, and a Very Important Announcement from your friends on this show.01:56 | The Android Show4 takeaways from Google's pre-I/O Android ShowGoogle's flashy Material 3 Expressive is official, but it's not coming right awayAndroid 16 goes official next month, but a new beta will bring Expressive design even soonerMaterial 3 Expressive will finally bring dynamic themes to Wear OS later this yearGemini is coming to Android Auto later this year, with shorter responses in towMaterial 3 Expressive is getting me excited about Android updates again26:46 | Knife-fonesSamsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is here, but is it the pocket-friendly phone you've been waiting for?Jules you should cut this audio in (no)Of all the phones I've handled in 2025, the Galaxy S25 Edge is ... certainly one of them.(1) Samsung Mobile on X: "Beyond slim may surprise, but power comes in all shapes 💪 #GalaxyS25 Edge" / XThe Motorola Razr 2025 proves folding phones are no longer a gimmick48:50 | UberUber’s new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX | The VergeAlso:Apple CarPlay Ultra Is A Whole New Way To Use Your Car | EdmundsRampant AI Cheating Is Ruining Education Alarmingly Fast | New York MagazineCollege Professors Are Using ChatGPT. Some Students Aren’t Happy. - The New York TimesGandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend (Hardcover) | Skylight BooksAudio excerpt from Fremantle/CBS via <a...

This week's Android Police podcast raps Google's wrists for pulling the pall over Android app downloaders and their desires to grab an APK from a third-party source. We preview the look of Android 16 and also how it might NOT look like what's been discovered. All that, plus your usual dose of AI skepticism, quasi-Luddite propagandizing, and a return to Hayao Miyazaki.04:36 | TrapsDownload apps. Not traps | Google PlayExclusive: We interview Google's new Play Store boss about improving Android15:54 | Leak: How and why Google made Material 3 Expressive | 9to5Google 28:27 | AIEddy Cue is fighting to save Apple’s $20 billion paycheck from Google | The VergeApple Explores Move to AI Search in Browser Amid Google Fallout - BloombergGoogle's statement on May 7 press reports about Search trafficFilterworld — Kyle Chayka39:56 | You should skip out on Android flagships in 2025 and buy this insteadExcerpt from Google.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

A dramatic new kink to the Epic v. Apple tale as the judge overseeing the case is forcing the iPhone-made giant to grant consumers access to alternate payment systems for in-app purchases. The Android Police podcast is covering the shake-up in the mobile app landscape and telescoping its insights on how hubris has poisoned outputs from cohorts of the so-called Magnificent Seven. Also in our show: Samsung's Galaxy S25 is selling way better than we can get excited for, a quasi-preview of The Android Show from Google, and our carpal tunnel suffering on various mobile keyboards.04:35 | In courtEpic v. Apple orders and contempt referral‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store | The VergeShockingly, there’s a company worse at AI than Samsung and Google23:00 | More newsStellar Galaxy S25 sales help Samsung soar to its strongest quarter everGoogle’s next iPhone surprise may not be an appGoogle Gemini might soon offer two new AI subscription plansGemini's new editing features are here to let you rethink realityMeta’s ‘Digital Companions’ Will Talk Sex With Users—Even Children - WSJAndroid 16 could offer a bigger UI refresh than previously expected, and we're all for itFirst look at Android's slick new animations for its big expressive redesign | Android Authority45:56 | KeyedI tried Google Keyboard, Samsung Keyboard, and Apple Keyboard for a month and here's how it wentI hated my Samsung Galaxy S25 until I changed this one thing | Android AuthorityWindows Vista: The most hated OS, 18 years on 🤬Excerpt from Schneider's Bakery/Nickelodeon.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at <a...

Verizon might've made beaucoup bucks this winter, but it also lost nearly 300,000 subscribers to its wireless business. On the Android Police podcast, we follow the swarm of our curious readers and dig into where people might be going — the answer might not be as far away as you'd think. Also on the show, a little bit of I/O teaser chat, some Switch 2 pre-order anxiety, and a thorough slugging of Motorola's three new Razr flip phones where only the most basic one seems like a worthy upgrade at all? We report, you decide.04:13 | Familiar, fashion, but....I went hands-on with Motorola’s three new Razrs, and they’re familiar, fashionable, and deeply frustratingMotorola’s latest Razr lineup has something for everyone, including a new Ultra flagshipGoogle's so thirsty for Gemini users it's paying Samsung substantial sums to pre-install the AIYour Samsung phone might soon get yet another new AI assistant39:10 | I/O 2025Google I/O 2025 lineup hints at bold new moves with Android, AI, and more43:45 | Where are the carriers?Verizon reaches a breaking point as nearly 300,000 customers cut ties with the carrierT-Mobile and Metro pinky swear not to jack up prices for 5 years with new plansComcast's customers are dropping like flies, just like Verizon'sUS Mobile’s newest plan reminds us of old-school Google FiVisible's newest plan pushes its old premium offering down by $10Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

The future ahead of the Android buyer (and the Android Police podcast) is bleak. Lacking any certainty about how much a new phone will cost when it comes time to upgrade, we're asking you what you're doing in the face of tariffs on Chinese goods and whether your eyes have fallen away from the Galaxy S25 Edge, the upcoming Moto Razr refresh, or any of the releases plotted for the back half of the year. Also on the show, a full and fast review of the Pixel 9a and a new legal stumbling block for Google.03:23 | Wrapping upGoogle Pixel 9a review: A smartphone for the rest of usThe Pixel 9a is missing Google's latest Android 15 Feature DropGoogle will gradually reduce Pixel 9a battery capacity on purpose as it agesI love the Google Pixel 9a much more than I expected21:33 | MoneyUS announces tariff exemptions for phones, computers, and more goods from ChinaThe Galaxy S25 couldn't stop Apple from taking the top sales spotOnePlus believes foldables need more time to shineThe upcoming OnePlus 'mini' might look more Pixel Fold than OnePlus 13Possible Pixel 10 pricing has leaked, but take it with a grain of salt47:26 | Ad BattlesGoogle has an illegal grip on online advertising tech, court findsJapan slaps Google with a cease-and-desist order for violating anti-monopoly lawThere's now one URL to access Google no matter where you are in the worldOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34"

Tariffs, tariffs everywhere. On the Android Police podcast, 9to5Google's Ben Schoon joins Will to discuss who's paying how much for what: which Android manufacturers might be the most exposed in North America, how much more the OnePlus Watch 3 is costing new buyers today, and did Apple actually need to pack cargo planes full of Indian-made iPhones to beat the deadline that got delayed? Also on the show, we focus on the state of tech ecosystem lock-ins and pick our favorite flicks to play on the Vegas Sphere.03:18 | Money, money, moneyThe delayed OnePlus Watch 3 just launched in the US at the wrong priceMotorola teases new Razr foldables coming later this month, of course with AI | 9to5GoogleUS Tariffs on China Rise to at Least 145% | BloombergChina unlikely to blink first as Trump’s trade war enters uncharted new territory | China | The GuardianApple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India 'to beat' Trump tariffs, sources say | ReutersBeijing bites back at US tariffs by curbing Hollywood imports | ReutersWith the TikTok ban looming, here are all the companies interested in acquiring it20:04 | EcosystemsGoogle is making it harder to leave its ecosystem: Here's how you can regain controlApple lock-in is feeling stronger than ever5 things I learned from using this 'deGoogled' Pixel TabletLenovo Legion Tab Review: This is Android's iPad Mini37:26 | The MoviesGoogle's AI is bringing a classic film to life on the Vegas Sphere's massive screenOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

It's about to get gladiatorial on the global trade front and while Android phones are going to be impacted bigly for sure, the star darling of the week in terms of consumer technology is, of course, Nintendo's Switch 2. This week on the Android Police podcast, we gush over the evolved handheld console with our video producer, Ryan-Thomas Shaw. Also on the docket: some Samsung rumors taking us to the Edge and a literal 'touch grass' moment courtesy of April Fools Day.02:09 | SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch could be closer than you thinkYour wait for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge just got longerHere's when Samsung's delayed Galaxy S25 Edge launch event could happen17:35 | Switch 2The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Here, And It's $449.99It's official: Nvidia is making the Nintendo Switch 2's processor48:18 | DbrandDbrand's April Fools' gag is actually buyable and lets you touch grass anytimeOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Rumors of the OnePlus 13T once again revive the on-again-off-again thread of so-called "compact" phones in our industry. Our favorite clamshell foldable phone might be due for a price hike this year. And was 5G a lie all this time? Definitely not, but it certainly hasn't made miracles like it was supposed to. This week on the Android Police podcast, we're bringing everything from the corners of Android, cellular networks, and a whole lot of Nintendo into the fold.04:47 | GadgetryPoco’s F7 Ultra is a midrange phone with a flagship chip | The VergeThe OnePlus 13T 'mini' could show up next month with a screen size you'll actually likeOnePlus launches a slim MagSafe battery bank that you're going to be amped aboutAndroid’s MagSafe moment has finally arrivedLatest Moto Razr+ (2025) leak has some bad news for your walletLATE BREAKING: Google's Pixel 9a has a new launch date, and it's right around the corner25:47 | 5GYou're Being Lied To About 5G | Truth Complex | Business InsiderOokla studies now claim that AT&amp;T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all have the best 5G networkDon't chirp now, but Boost Mobile's NYC network just beat the Big 3 carriersThis network is much faster than 5G, but you might need a new phone to take advantageT-Mobile’s biggest competition is the MVNOs that use its 5G networkThe newest MVNO on the scene deals in trendy area codes and vanity phone numbers40:03 | NintendoNintendo's new Android app is here to keep you up to speed on Switch 2 newsNintendo Just Changed How to Share Switch Games With Your Family - CrossplayExcerpt from Channel 4/ITV Studios via lukderyck (YouTube).Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and <a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/author/will-sattelberg/"...

It's an exciting week to listen into the Android Police podcast as Android Faithful host and longtime tech media personality Jason Howell joins us to discuss the Pixel 9a's theoretical positioning and the absolute stumble it took out of the starting gate this week. But will a diminished design be the factor to turn Google's hardware tailwind into a headwind? Also on the show, after working on his triceps with Beeper, Eric Migicovsky returns to his Core with new (old) PebbleOS watches and we track the rising price of Plex, though we oddly have some nicer feelings about it than with other streaming services right now.0:56 | A little AI InsideGoogle Assistant is losing more features ahead of retirementLike it or not, Gemini is officially replacing Google Assistant this yearThe gap between Google's Gemini and Assistant teams just got a whole lot widerApple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - Bloomberg9:13 | Pixel 9aGoogle's Pixel 9a is here to show Apple how value smartphones are doneThe Google Pixel 9a's Tensor chip may be new, but its modem isn'tA First Look at How Apple’s C1 Modem Performs With Early Adopters | Ookla®Google Pixel 9a's Gemini experience isn't as powerful as its siblingsThe Google Pixel 9a is already more affordable at Best BuyThe Pixel 9a is Google's largest launch yet, but some regions are left outGoogle just blamed the Pixel 9a's delayed street date on a 'quality issue'30:48 | Pebble/CoreTwo new PebbleOS watches are coming this year, but you'll have to act fastHTC Came Down from Android Heaven to Sell Boring Phones | How-to Geek49:38 | PlexPlex is cracking down on its version of password sharing, and it's...

We're on a rager of a tear this week on the Android Police podcast. Android 16 Beta 3 has cleared the post, but one of its headline features has drawn the ire of those who have had the displeasure to attempt to parse iOS's Notification Summaries. We get upset with Apple-centric media and its failure to properly cover the company's failures (that means you, too, Gruber). And if that hasn't caused an uproar with you, you'll want to brace for an AI takeover in Google Search — not that it hasn't already begun. All that plus a touch of Sonos trashing and some positive notes about the Pixel 10 series on the show!03:21 | MoshpitAndroid 16 hits a major milestone with the release of Beta 3Android 16 could get one of Apple Intelligence's worst featuresGoogle could give Android 16's Settings sub-menus a card-style redesignGoogle's new split Quick Settings menu shown off in Android 16 hands-on videoGoogle's dormant desktop mode gets a big boost on Android 16 Beta 3Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino46:27 | Some Good NewsYour first look at Google's Pixel 10 trio reveals some pretty familiar smartphonesThe Pixel 10's rumored telephoto sensor has left me stumpedGoogle is getting serious about gaming on PC and Android1:07:27 | Sonos hits eject on its video player plansExcerpt from Sony Pictures Releasing.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

It's not going to be the Galaxy S25 Edge. It's not going to be a Z Flip or a Z Fold. It's not going to be any of those. Rather, this week on the Android Police podcast, James Peckham joins Will to talk about the Galaxy A36 as the most likely to succeed at taking your limited buying dollars home to Korea. That plus all the other news from MWC 2025, including whatever Tecno's putting out this year, boatloads of Android news from Google's section president Sameer Samat, a variety of bugdroid pins that will be described in excruciating detail for audio listeners (and shown for our YouTube viewers), and major cuts to Oscars discussion that added nearly a full half-hour of runtime to a show that didn't need to be that long in the first place.07:22 | Android all the wayAndroid 16 is on track for its June release, says Google’s Head of AndroidAndroid's extra Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 updates weren’t just because of TensorAndroid 15's final Feature Drop brings upgrades for Gemini, Gboard, and more to your PixelGoogle Search gets a new AI Mode built on a bespoke Gemini 2.0 versionLive video and screen-sharing are coming to Gemini Live this month41:39 | MWC and other things8 best gadgets of MWC 2025: Our pick of the top phones, tablets, and moreSamsung Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 are here with a good surprise for US fansTecno shows Samsung and Apple how to do slim phones rightNothing's Phone 3a series is here to reimagine what sub-$500 Android phones can deliverYouTube Premium Lite is bringing cheaper ad-free videos to the US, but there's a catchOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by <a href="https://home96.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

If you've been waiting for a keyboard with clicky keys to attach to your Pixel 9, Razr+ 2024, or Galaxy S25, you can now put money down for it — Michael Fisher, friend of the show and co-founder of Clicks, is here to talk about ins and outs of bringing his product forward from iPhones to the Android side. We also discuss Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors and tear into Amazon's announcement of Alexa Plus. It's an extra-long show with fewer filters and an early release! What's not to love about it?01:40 | ClicksClicks keyboard comes to Android to give your Galaxy, Pixel, or Moto that BlackBerry lookThe Clicks Keyboard Comes To Android! | Mr. Mobile (YouTube)41:37 | Fold 7Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 7 renders show off the Samsung foldable you've been waiting for56:26 | AlexaAmazon announces AI upgrade for Alexa | The VergeOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

When it comes to phones this week, we've been bathing in the late winter flash in the pan. And no, just because we're ladeling on the Apple talk doesn't mean we're giving the company a pass — far from it. It's the iPhone 16e on the Android Police podcast plus the Oppo Find N5 (not to be mistaken for the non-existent OnePlus Open 2), the OnePlus Watch 3, and a dose of streaming intrigue from the world of agent 007.03:15 | The Big EThe iPhone 16e proves Apple can't keep up with Android phones on a budget26:52 | Giving UpAmazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007 | AP NewsAmazon MGM Studios Shelled Out An Extra $1 Billion-Plus To Take Control Of James Bond: What’s Next For The FranchiseHP buys Humane, AI Pins are shutting downAmazon to shut down its Android app store later this year47:07 | Can't Touch ThisOppo Find N5 is official, too bad you probably can't (or shouldn't) buy itThe OnePlus Watch 3 has a typo that software updates can't fixI’m getting pretty tired of the way my Pixel photos lookOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

What's out there that's good to watch these days? More often than not, people are turning to YouTube than anywhere else. As if Apple TV+ wasn't already on a steep climb with Android users. We detail the streamer's big push into enemy territory and chat about Pixel 9a expectations as well as a final look at the Galaxy S25 series (for now) in this week's Android Police podcast.01:09 | Old businessNothing is ready to join the big leagues with its first flagship phoneNothing wants $100 million in funding to fuel its growthSonos continues to struggle, now cutting an additional 200 positionsApple TV+ app officially lands on Android phones, tablets, and foldables17:24 | Obligatory I/OGoogle sets a date for I/O 2025 after puzzle game teaser5 Pixel 9a rumors that'll get you excited about Google’s next midrangerLeaked renders show the Pixel 9a in four colors from all anglesGemini Live is about to become even more fun to useGoogle makes Gemini's 2.0 Flash model the new defaultGoogle Gemini's free tier gets a feature ChatGPT has had for months34:51 | Back EndMotorola Razr+ (2025) smiles for the cameras in an extensive leakThe OnePlus Watch 3 is coming sooner than you might thinkSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: A straight-B studentGadgets &amp; Gravel - YouTubeExcerpts from @Equality_7_2521 on X/Twitter and Gadgets &amp; Gravel on YouTube.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at <a...

The zephyrs of news this week have completely displaced all of the good bits of Android news that could have popped up onto the surface for this Android Police podcast. So, for this week, we'll avoid talking about executive crimes, Diablo IV, and stretched hands. Instead, we look at Google's continued slow-motion deconstruction of its workforce potentially affecting the Pixel unit (and the Pixel 9a's development), the Galaxy S25's inability to even inspire the eye with its pallid colors, and DeepSeek's wade into the global waters of political economics. It's a lot for a little.00:47 | DeepSeek/Galaxy S25?DeepSeek database was 'completely open,' leaving chat logs out there for all to seeMicrosoft wants to know if DeepSeek obtained data from ChatGPTDeepSeek: all the news about the startup that’s shaking up AI stocks | The VergeI'd like the Samsung Galaxy S25 just as much without the AII review nearly every US Android flagship, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra is a letdown: Here's whyPre-order numbers reveal buyers are Ultra-impressed with Samsung's new top-of-the-line flagship12:42 | Pebble and Google (and more TV and Sonos complaints)A new Pebble smartwatch is in the works as Google releases source codeGoogle is giving US hardware and software staff the choice to bow out37:13 | Bit more GoogleThe redesigned Pixel 9a may come with a price you already knowThe latest Pixel 9a rumor reveals pre-order and shipping datesGoogle Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Denali in the USOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "<a href="https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/34" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

It may have been the sharpest unit out of the entire Unpacked presentation, but did it really live up to all the hopes we had of at least a dash of excitement from Samsung in 2025? The Android Police podcast is on the ground in San Jose as we report and opine on what the Galaxy S25 family has to offer and what Android's biggest brand name is holding back. 00:27 | Sledging the EdgeSamsung's Galaxy S25 Edge teaser put a bow on an otherwise 'slim' Unpacked06:38 | Everything else S25Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: The indifference is on displayIt's official: The Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen has fewer features than last yearSamsung's Galaxy S25 series is 'Qi2 ready,' but only if you shell out extra on these cases5 Samsung Galaxy S25 takeaways from my first hour with the phone5 reasons the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra left me unimpressedSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with 16GB RAM exists — but you can't get it19:37 | Servicing the S25Google's fingerprints are all over the new Galaxy S25 seriesLatest Circle to Search update brings more AI summaries, less Google Lens 29:31 | Android 16 betaAndroid 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live UpdatesHow to install Android 16 Beta 1 on your phoneAndroid 16 Beta 1 brings Google's predictive back animation to button navigationAndroid 16 may tidy up your lock screen with a compact notification shelf35:28 | Pour Me AnotherThe Traitors (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb‎A Real Pain (2024) directed by Jesse Eisenberg • LetterboxdGoogle levels up its Android XR ambitions with another HTC acquisitionTikTok's For You...

Talk to a grounded, even-footed tech journalists and the first thing you'll find getting them down is the all-cylinders pulse of artificial intelligence everywhere. Sure, PC and gaming hardware is still extremely interesting, but when it comes to smartphones, it feels like we're entering this week's Unpacked event like it was 2024 — except, there's more of it.On this Android Police podcast, a prelude to the Galaxy S25 series, the prelude to the prelude of the best phone of the Galaxy S25 series (that may not actually be that great after all), an assessment of where the industry is, a newsflash about TikTok from Friday with some prescient calls on what happened through today, and just a lot of hype over what little Nintendo told us about the Switch 2. It's a good listen or a good watch if you look us up on YouTube. You know how.01:04 | Galaxy S25Here's our first real look at Samsung's Galaxy S25 SlimNew images give us our best look yet at the Galaxy S25 and One UI 7No need to wait until January 22, all the Galaxy S25 specs just leaked today7 announcements to expect at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked event (and 2 not to)31:56 | Brief FlashesTikTok is coming back online in the USRedNote: What to know about the Chinese TikTok replacementIf TikTok's US ban goes through on Sunday, even sideloading might not work40:06 | Switch 2The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official - and arriving later this year (XDA-Developers)Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

After a well-deserved holiday break and a taxing-as-usual CES, we're back with a fresh new episode of the Android Police podcast. Daniel and Will are here to chat about their favorite power bank from Anker at the show! Also, a phone that neither of them can really buy, but it still looks cool to us anyway! And we take a crack at defining how the OnePlus 13 might play the market this year as a solid Android device that isn't from Samsung or Google, doesn't have as much retail reach as the two of them, but delivers great value for money.01:26 | CES 2025Best of CES 2025: Android Police's awards for the world's biggest tech showLenovo just announced three new Android tablets and two new gaming handheldsThe Lenovo Legion Go S could finally get me into handheld gaming PCsTCL's latest smartphone might be the Boox Palma 2 rival you've been looking forThe next generation of Google TVs will let you talk to Gemini without a remoteThe people behind NFC and Qi charging are cooking up a new standard for kitchensA major wireless charging pain point in cars will be fixed by Qi2 extensionAndroid’s MagSafe moment has finally arrived26:10 | OP13Review: The OnePlus 13 is good enough to make you say goodbye to SamsungReview: The OnePlus 13R will make you forget you’re using a sub-$600 phoneI think I like the OnePlus 13R better... | YouTubeThe OnePlus 13 Paradox | YouTube46:42 | ScatteringsThis Iron Man phone looks awesome, but there's one giant catchSonos CEO resigns as 'courageous' app redesign fell flatCES 2025 predictions, most improved phone, OnePlus Open 2 leak, Poco X7 series details, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras, and Apple iPhone 17 rumors with Will Sattelberg of Android Police – Mobile Tech Podcast 408 | World PodcastsOur regular hosts are <a...

Welcome back to this Android Police podcast already in progress: this episode, Daniel and Will go over all their favorite (or, at least, the most impactful to them) non-tech stuff of 2024 from books to movies to games. It's a subdued outing this time around, but you might take home a couple of decent recommendations for your new year. We're back in two weeks with all the action from CES 2025!Excerpts from Sony Pictures and Mom + Pop Records.‎Challengers (2024) directed by Luca Guadagnino‎Trap (2024) directed by M. Night Shyamalan‎Madame Web (2024) directed by S.J. Clarkson‎Twisters (2024) directed by Lee Isaac Chung‎Interstellar (2014) directed by Christopher Nolan‎The Outrun (2024) directed by Nora Fingscheidt‎Dune: Part Two (2024) directed by Denis Villeneuve‎The Hitman (2023) directed by Xavier GEnglish Teacher (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDbDark Matter (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDbSilo (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDbMartyr! by Kaveh Akbar | GoodreadsThe Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates | GoodreadsPlayground by Richard Powers | GoodreadsVampire Weekend: Only God Was Above Us Album Review | PitchforkCharli XCX: BRAT Album Review | PitchforkMagdalena Bay: Imaginal Disk Album Review | PitchforkNilüfer Yanya: My Method Actor Album Review | PitchforkBalatro - Apps on Google Play<a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/reasons-rtx-5090-steal-spotlight-ces/"...

Welcome to this year-end cope session of an Android Police podcast. So, what did we deal with in 2024? A year of manufacturer mediocrity for the sake of revenue-treading agentic AI, that's what. Amid the storylines of fiery crash-and-burns on the hardware side and the lack of a money tree on the software side, there was little of substance to adore when it came to the average commodity smartphone. But we'll share some thoughts (and a whole lot of feelings) on the big stories in our field and the biggest products of our day on this very episode.0:49 | In Our Worldexposing the hawk tuah scam | Coffeezilla (YouTube)Haliey Welch on X: "I take this situation extremely seriously and want to address my fans, the investors who have been affected, and the broader community [...]"I'm convinced AI won't be replacing our smartphones anytime soonGemini 2.0: Five major changes you need to knowGoogle proposes multiple changes to its strategy following antitrust rulingDoes AR or VR interest you at all?Google's market share stays surprisingly high after hot Pixel 9 sales startArm's licensing battle with Qualcomm just got a lot more serious40:08 | No spoilers, but check out our Android Police Awards for 2024 for a holistic take from the entire AP team!Other media excerpts from Google, Headgum, WBZ-TV (CBS News Boston), and KXTV (ABC10).Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by <a...

We've been asking what good AI is for a while now. In its search for answers, Google has stood up and said "headsets." This week on the Android Police podcast, we're talking about the launch of Gemini 2.0, Android XR, and what both could mean for hardware partners, app developers, and the competition involved from Meta to Apple. We also take a sidelong look into iOS 18.2 and the slow crawl of progress that is Apple Intelligence. AP staff writer and resident New Jerseyan Stephen Radochia joins us for the first time!06:57 | Gemini in Virtual SpaceGoogle unleashes Gemini 2.0 with new image and audio powers for the AI agent eraHey Gemini: Google's hotword gets a refresh in official teaser videoGoogle wants Android XR to power your next VR headset and smart glassesAndroid XR software: Here are the VR games and AR apps coming to the new OSGoogle Gemini steals the show in live demo of Android XR and Project MoohanI'm amazed Samsung's XR glasses shifted to such a different focus than originally impliedThis is our first look at Samsung's VR headset running Android XR52:45 | iOS 18.25 ways Android 15 is better than iOS 18Vision Models: How AI understands and interprets visual mediaOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Another Pixel-packed update to Android makes a bigger splash than we would've thought this time of year and the Android Police podcast is all over it. Also on this program, we see Samsung fall firmly into Apple's line when it comes to many of the design choices it made for the big One UI 7 update. And who would've thought that the PlayStation Portal would've been an item to celebrate? Funny how it goes sometimes when the PS5 Pro is, truly, such a punching bag. That and more this week.01:04 | QPR does not stand for Quarter PounderGoogle's December Pixel Feature Drop is all about Pixel 9All the features Google didn't tell you about in Android 15's first quarterly releasePixel Screenshots escapes its app in massive new Pixel Drop updateAndroid's new feature bundle brings captions that actually show emotionsGoogle breathes new life into old Pixels with two more years of OS upgradesThe canceled Pixel Tablet 2 suggests Google learned all the wrong lessons43:52 | Samsung BashingSamsung's long-awaited One UI 7 beta is here to end 2024 on a high noteSamsung's One UI 7 finally embraces the vertical app drawerSamsung's new app drawer has one big, ugly thing wrong with itOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Global phone nerds find it frustrating when they have to act thankful for all the choice they have when, in fact, market segmentation and fragmentation makes it nigh on impossible to enjoy all the bounty we've got. It's why an Oppo Find X8 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max comparison is impractical for us to produce — the audience cannot exist for such a thing. But we here at the Android Police podcast are thankful you're with us as Americans wrap up a holiday of gathering, feasting, and buying.This time around, we'll be chatting about how Google just can't get an Android tablet right, how the company might screw up its path forward on tablets, and, hey, why not throw an Android-based laptop in there? We'll also dive into some quick reviews of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Oppo Find X8 Pro.04:33 | How the Tablet TurnsThe Google Pixel Tablet 2 isn't out yet, and it looks like the Pixel Tablet 3 might never beThe Pixel Tablet 2 may be cancelled, but we'll somehow still get a Pixel Tablet 3The Pixel Tablet 2's reported cancelation proves Google's lack of commitmentChromeOS may eventually be replaced by Android26:31 | Dueling ReviewsI love the iPhone 16 Pro, but Apple's cameras are aging next to AndroidApple iPhone 16 Pro review: Apple's best, but no better than AndroidiPhone 16 Pro Max review: More Android than ever, for better and for worseAndroid already has its first Camera Control cloneOppo's Find X8 Pro packs dual periscopes, a haptic shutter button, and oodles of AIThis is my favorite photo snapped with the Oppo Find X8 ProOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Like many families during American Thanksgiving, we've made too much Android Police podcast this week. The drumbeat towards Android 16 officially began with a thump, so why not talk about what's going on inside of it? The AI people are boasting about how they'll be going "agentic" in 2025, so why not catch that trend by its baby legs and put it against our calipers before runaway expectations catch fire? And why not dig a little deeper at the notion of Google being broken up by the Department of Justice since the agency's finally making the big asks it wants?We've got so many why nots this week that you'll be hearing even more from this week's taping come next holiday week!01:29 | Let's Start with Android 16Android 16: Developer Preview 1, features, and official release windowThe first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to knowAndroid 16 will make the Photo Picker feel more integrated in appsHealth Connect is adding support for medical records in Android 16Android 16 might let Gemini order food for youNotification overload to meet its match in Android 16The Pixel 6 might get Android 16 after all40:19 | Let's End with ChromeDOJ wants Google to sell Chrome to end its search monopolyA ChatGPT-powered browser could soon gun for Chrome's supremacyArc Search for Android is now available for allThe EU's new default browser rules work; here's what it means for the USOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

The importance of Samsung in the Android ecosystem, in spite of our whining about its tepidness, remains paramount. So, how will this tech leader carve its path in 2025? Perhaps an all-Snapdragon year of flagships? A tri-foldable to answer the calls of Huawei? Or a delay in Galaxy AI features that were promised to come with One UI 7? James Peckham joins Will this week as the Android Police podcast paints out the plot. Plus, the demise of Amazon's Freevee, the continued demise of Xbox's future, and a nifty new thing we've done with the Pixel 9 (and might do with other phones, should you want it).03:24 | SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 launch date just leaked from two different sourcesGalaxy S25s will use Snapdragon worldwide due to poor Samsung Foundry yieldsOne UI 7 might not bring the upgrades you're waiting forSamsung's tri-fold phone might use an 'infolding' design to solve durability problemsSamsung may outsource Exynos to TSMC and scrap in-house Snapdragon plans23:30 | Big ThoughtsGoogle has made searching the Play Store so frustrating, I don't even bother anymoreReview: Google's Pixel 9 display is as good as it gets39:28 | The BagXbox boss confirms a handheld console is in the worksValve's snowy Steam Deck is coming down the chimney just in time for ChristmasAmazon pulls the plug on Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming serviceOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In what remains of the mobile ecosystem wars, how does the Android Police podcast make of all the good news Android (and, specifically, Google) has been getting in terms of shipments and trends lately? Well, we chalk it up to a surprisingly down year for the iPhone 16 and the Pixel 9 getting all the important just right enough. Also this week on the show, Netflix is showing signs it's keen on jettisoning its games offerings.We've also got a bonus segment of the show exclusive to androidpolice.com from November 12 talking not about the results of U.S. elections, but how we saw our most important platforms cover the event. Join us there for that.03:29 | Googles of Good NewsThe Pixel 9's strong sales numbers could be the key to Android's survivalGoogle's US market share soars as strong Pixel 9 sales help surpass Motorola and OnePlus23:15 | Other NewsAmazon stops Kindle Colorsoft shipments due to major display issuesNetflix is killing some of its most unique streaming contentNintendo says the Switch successor will be compatible with Switch games - The VergeAlbum art is finally coming to your Pixel's 'Now Playing' featureWe're Not WrongOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Android Police podcast is still a podcast, first and foremost, about Android, so why not talk about Android first on this episode of the show? A novel idea! And perhaps a risky one if the reality of Android continues to trend in the direction we've been covering. Still, we're pressing fast forward on Android 16, dreading the iOS-ification of OEM skins, and, yet again, wondering if the AI heads are screwed into their necks straight. All that and more this hour.03:13 | Android ThingsAndroid 16 will be released much earlier than you thinkNew One UI 7 leak reveals bolstered parental controls, new lock screen, AI features, and moreA rumored Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim could battle the iPhone 17 Slim late next yearThe OnePlus 13 is official, and it might be the phone power users have been dreaming of23:01 | Serious Other ThingsChatGPT's answer to Google Search is now availableWill Apple Intelligence be enough to make the iPhone 16 exciting?38:19 | One Last Thing (or Two)This Pixel 9a leak might convince you to hold off on your Pixel 9 purchaseNintendo just launched its own music streaming app, and it's loaded with nostalgiaDiamond Jubilee | Cindy LeeOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

All of a sudden, it's a tightening race in the chip sector to bring efficiency to bear in what may beget the merging of applications in the mobile and desktop worlds... again. You know, like we haven't tried or done that before. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is our star for today's Android Police podcast, but we will also trifle through the thought of a tri-fold Galaxy Z Fold 7... and given how timid Samsung has been, yes, we're just as surprised as you are.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite: Everything you need to knowQualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite wants to turn your Android phone into a mobile powerhouseArm's licensing battle with Qualcomm just got a lot more seriousBelieve it or not, the Snapdragon 8 Elite might make smartphones exciting againThe Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition will make you regret buying the Fold 6Samsung's tri-fold Galaxy Z could launch as soon as next yearOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Things are a little too quiet around here: the Android Police podcast doesn't do Mac news and the Android 15 update coming out this week isn't exactly going to start fires. Why not have Samsung toy around with a new aspect ratio for its foldables in Asia next week? Or maybe we should take the bait and see how we feel about an AI chatbot replacing the entire settings menu in One UI? James Peckham fills in for Daniel on yet another interesting episode.03:13 | Fifteen WinksReview: My favorite Android 15 features are far from flashy9 essential Android 15 features you'll want to try immediatelyAndroid 15: Availability, timeline, and what's new in Google's latest software relase25:19 | Sam StrungReview: I love Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10+, but it's a hard tablet to recommendReview: The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is one step away from greatnessA better Galaxy Z Fold 6 is launching this month, but not for everyoneIs Samsung's rumored AI Settings push genius, or a joke?49:28 | We're Having Potluck for DessertReview: The iPhone 16 is the iPhone you should be tempted byMusk's X disregards app store policies with new block function revampWe finally have a color Kindle as the entire e-reader lineup gets a refreshBBC One - LudwigBalatro – Apps on Google PlayOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME...

Will and Daniel are back on the Android Police podcast covering some&nbsp;breaking&nbsp;news that folks in our space have been expecting for a while now. But will Epic Games and the Department of Justice actually bring Google to heel? After all, we are talking about an internet monolith controlling several major markets that consist of our core experiences navigating the online and mobile worlds. And will the relief sought be the relief brought forth? Also, we take a twirl around the edge of your phone's screen, get a wake-up call from Nintendo, and recall the Microsoft Kin on the show this week!04:12 | Axe GrindingEpic just won almost everything it asked for in its Google Play Store trialGoogle's appeal of the Epic ruling asks 'Why not Apple?'4 ways the Play Store could change after Google ordered to offer alternatives to its app platformThe DOJ wants to break up Google, suggests splitting Chrome and Android45:35 | Lower StakesSmartphone bezels are almost too slim, and that's a big problem for usabilityNintendo's Alarmo calls on your favorite characters to get you out of bedSamsung says sorry for not innovating enoughMicrosoft Introduces ‘Kin’, Shows That They, Like, Totally Get KidsGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: A splash of color in a drab marketOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Android Police podcast is thrilled to be joined this week by longtime Verge producer and freshly-minted indie tech creator Becca Farsace! Since leaving the Vox fixture, she's been on an incredible ride through the "middle of nowhere" as she describes it towards... well, "nothing," wherever that is. Building off her considerable knowledge base in cameras, Daniel sits down with Becca to chat about whether she'll end up placing the iPhone 16 over the Pixel 9 this year for top smartphone camera. But if you love tales about storycraft and waxing philosophical about the tech that keeps our lives tethered in place, get comfy and strap in.How an iPod Nano became my favorite camcorderThe OnePlus Concept One is very, very orangeWhat you need to know about the iPhone 16's cameras999 Photos on the Pixel 9 Pro XL#36: Today's the Day | Reply AllNikkormat: The Sport Utility of 35mm SLRs — Blog (fogdog-photography.com)Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar | GoodreadsBecca Farsace on Leaving The Verge and Going Independent | The PetaPixel PodcastOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

It's the Android Police podcast for the week to close out September and we're getting some post-equinox afterburners to complement a hot summer of consumer tech. We spend a bit too long talking about the Google TV Streamer and our unfulfilled need for a decent set-top box before hitting on the Pixel Buds 2 Pro or Pro 2 or Pixel 2 Pro Buds — someone help. A quick whip around the Galaxy S24 FE and some tablets will bring us into Marques Brownlee's Panels problems and what our parasocial paradigms have caused in inflating this mess.04:45 | Made It to GoogleMy least favorite Google TV Streamer feature might just be Google TV itselfReview: The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a bright spot in a dull marketFlashforward (TV Series 2009–2010) - IMDbAuthor Robert J. Sawyer: Hugo, Nebula, and Campbell Memorial Award-winning Science Fiction Writer (sfwriter.com)49:51 | Samsung SwingSamsung's Galaxy S24 FE is here, but who is it for?Samsung Galaxy S24 FE hands-on: More questions than answersSamsung's Galaxy Tab S10 series arrives without the Tab S101:01:52 | MKBOK?MKBHD's Panels is off to a rough start after being labeled a cash grabI fixed the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's smallest problem in the most complicated way possibleOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Fall hasn't even started and we're already looking to next year with the Galaxy S25 phones rumbling their way into the rumor pipeline. And so, the Android Police podcast will be taking the bulk of our runtime this week to distill what we're hoping to get out of another year of Samsung-weighted expectations. That plus the false return of Flappy Bird, changes in how teens might use Instagram, and a home repair conversation that didn't make the edit — all of that, this week!04:00 | Samsung All the WayLeaked Galaxy S25+ renders reveal Samsung will borrow a design cue from its latest foldableThese Samsung Galaxy S25+ leaks contain both good and bad newsSamsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra could outshine the iPhone 16 Pro Max in more ways than oneHere's how Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra may look different to the S24 UltraLeaked Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra renders reveal an iPhone-like flat designSamsung plans massive round of layoffs as Galaxy sales plateauThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S10's launch could be around the corner27:17 | A Viral Spiral into AIMy Rep read my novel. She didn’t care for it. : r/replikaWill Instagram’s Teen Accounts help kids? | Vox43:16 | Grab and GoGoogle is making it easier for Android apps to detect and block sideloadingAndroid 15's new sideloading restrictions spare Google Play and third-party app storesFlappy Bird's return mired in bad vibes as the original creator weighs inGreen bubbles just got a massive upgrade: RCS is officially available for iPhonesEnd-to-end encryption for RCS with iPhone users is coming 'as soon as possible'Google's leaked codenames shatter our hopes of a Pixel 10 XLOur...

Another year of Apple has really grown to become just that: another year. At least, that's what we think of it. And by "we," we of course mean the Android Police podcast and Joe Maring, mobile editor for Digital Trends who happened to be at Apple Park this week for the big launch. That leaves us with some questions about how the deck is stacked against Google and whether there are opportunities to be taken here. We dive in.5 takeaways for Android users from Apple's September hardware eventApple's new iPhone 16 is here showcasing a feature Android OEMs should copyApple really wants you to switch from Android to one of its new iPhone 16 modelsApple’s lackluster iPhone 16 updates leave the door wide open for GoogleiPhone 16 and 16 Pro hands-on: all about the button | Digital TrendsApple Watch Series 10 hands-on: a bigger upgrade than you think | Digital TrendsAlso:Sony announces the $700 PS5 Pro with a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI upscalingOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is coming into its own... or at least it's helping Google do so in the field of foldable phones. On this Android Police podcast, we've invited back Michael Fisher of the Mr. Mobile fame to rattle through the full width of the delta from the Pixel Fold. The 9 Pro Fold is so much better, no doubt, but will it make the case for millions and millions of people to go to their carrier store and buy this or any other foldable? Or is the sea change always going to be another year away?Also, we've got a (rough, but serviceable) video version of the show! It's our first one in years, though, so do check it out.After a week with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I'm finally starting to get foldablesThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins in the one area where foldables usually failI've used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold for a week. Here's what you need to know right nowOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Congratulations on stumbling upon another Android Police podcast! This week, we conclude our collective reviews on the slab Pixel 9 series and we come to a resounding "it's alright." Whether or not you should buy it coming up from somewhere outside of the brand loyalty fold is another question and that really gets to whether you think the artificial intelligence features are important and positively useful to you. Oh, and our hosts have turned on their webcams for the first time in this iteration of the show and you won't be able to see much of that footage until we've had a chance to, uh, nail production down.01:13 | More like AI GLOATwareThe AI bloatware era is here. With the Pixel 9, Google is the worst offenderGoogle inadvertently confirms Android 15 for Pixels will release in OctoberPixel Studio Sunday: Share your outlandish image concoctionsGoogle Pixel 9 Pro review: The Goldilocks flagship (UPDATED)52:09 | Yes, We Had A Lot To SayMotorola Razr+ (2024) review: Everything I want from a flip phoneYelp throws down the gauntlet to Google's local search monopoly with retaliatory lawsuitTelegram downloads skyrocket after CEO's arrestThe iPhone 16 will be announced September 9thSamsung says third-party fast chargers are ruining your phone's finishThis smartphone brand trolled Samsung about how thick the Z Fold 6 isOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Android Police's editor-in-chief rejoins the podcast with Will and Daniel this time as the trio give a debrief on their time reviewing the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL. We get to the fundamentals of the phones and everything is actually better this year! And there's a lot of positivity going on until we get to Pixel Studio and Reimagine and the consequences coming through. Toss in some cameos from Linus "Tech" Tips (we kid, Linus) and Unbox Therapy and you've got yourself a stew goin'.Google Pixel 9 review: So good, there's no need to go ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro initial review: The Goldilocks flagshipGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL review: The best big Android phoneGoogle 9 series offers Satellite SOS, but who will pay for it?Your Pixel 9 can now connect to emergency services via satelliteFrustrating data transfers are a thing of the past with Pixel 9's upgraded Android setup toolAndroid 15 QPR1 Beta 1 is here, but not on Pixel 9I actually like Google's first-party Pixel 9 and 9 Pro case, and that's surprisingGoogle's Pixel Screenshots will turn all those screengrabs you hoard into valuable infoI tried Google's new Pixel Studio app, and it's a mess | Digital TrendsExcerpts from Linus Tech Tips (YouTube) and Unbox Therapy (YouTube).Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"...

This Android Police podcast has been recorded live in front of a studio Will and Daniel as both wax critical on this week's Made by Google event. What of the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold? Is the narrative over artificial intelligence being steered in the right direction, perhaps maybe towards a thousand little directions? Hey, Fisher, when are you bringing Clicks to the Fold? And when is the Toy Story-Avatar cross-over event we've been waiting for? All of that this very week. Listen to the show. Now.The Pixel 9 Pros are the phones I've always wanted from GoogleThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a huge leap forward for Google's foldable phonesGoogle's Pixel Watch 3 arrives in two sizes with massive display upgradesGoogle's Pixel 9 flagships go official with a new model that suffers from shrinkflationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 are here with smart design changes and smarter featuresIt's official, the Google Pixel 9 series won't ship with Android 15Gemini Live is ready to take on GPT-4o's real time chats, if you have a Google One subscriptionGoogle's Pixel Screenshots will turn all those screengrabs you hoard into valuable infoA year later, I finally love my Google Pixel Watch 2 (androidauthority.com)The new 'Toy Story 5' trailer might not be so new after all - 9to5MacExcerpt from Google.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Android Police podcast returns for a trot through the big Google anti-trust ruling this week and what details you might be missing to help it make more sense. After that, it's Pixel pricing prognostications, Apex Legends-aping foldable phones, and a Wiggles-induced rant about the failing company that is luxury audio brand Sonos. And there's about 15 minutes of cut material that we won't be sharing with you this time around.03:11 | Justice?Judge rules 'Google is a monopolist' in landmark antitrust decision23:08 | Made?Leaked US pricing shows that Google's new Pixel 9 Pro models won't come cheapLatest Pixel Watch 3 leak hints at a letdown in the processor departmentGoogle TV Streamer is officially here to take over for your ChromecastGoogle is killing Chromecast, and for once, it's the right moveAfter nearly a decade, Google announces a new Nest Learning Thermostat that looks like a Pixel Watch on your wallHow to watch Made by Google August 2024 event43:30 | Grab?My favorite foldable of 2023 may just be my favorite foldable of 2024, tooSonos claims it will fix its controversial app before launching anything newOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Like any TV series that has stuck around for a season too long, the Android Police podcast is back with another freaking week of Pixel leaks, this time on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The long and short of it is that we're hoping it nails the landing, but wouldn't be surprised if it disappointed us when it launches with, say, a year-old version of Android. Also, our prospects on a folding iPhone and discourse on an ABC primetime show from the year 200-something as brought on by Android Police editor-in-chief and natural wellspring purveyor James Peckham.02:42 | 9 LivesYour wait for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold might stretch until SeptemberThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold might offer more bang for your buck with bigger and better displaysGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks to be heavy, but there's a reason whyThe Pixel 9's Tensor G4 might be the least interesting thing about Google's new phonesGoogle's Pixel 9 series may launch with Android 14, not 15This Pixel Watch 3 marketing material leak is a treasure trove of details30:19 | The iPhone SegmentApple Moves Forward With Foldable iPhone — The InformationFoldable iPad tipped to drop in 2026 with the foldable iPhone | Tom's Guide37:00 | Apex Legends?The OnePlus Open looks 🔥in this sleek new red colorSamsung Galaxy Ring review: Health first, fitness secondGalaxy Z Fold 6 durability test gives us Note 7 flashbacksNothing Phone 2a Plus debuts with a brand-new chip and shiny colorwaysGoogle's so happy Apple added RCS support that it basically made an iOS adOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is <a...

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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 BlabberSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: No longer the slam dunk foldable choiceI didn't care about Galaxy AI until it gave my dog a Pokémon bongWhat the hell is going on with One UI 7?19:18 | There Is Nothing We Do Not KnowGoogle's Pixel 9 displays are blindingly bright, according to the latest leakLeaked Pixel 9 Pro renders show it in four colors from all anglesExclusive Leak: Here's the Google Pixel 9 in Every Color (androidheadlines.com)Pixel 9 promo material leaks ahead of August eventEvery Google Pixel 8 feature that has yet to launchOpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine - The VergeLeaked Pixel 9 promo gives us our first look at a new 'Add Me' featureGoogle TV Streamer is likely the next-gen Chromecast we've all been waiting forAlmost 9 years later, the Nest Learning Thermostat may get a sequel48:31 | Hey Daniel, How's Sonos Doing?Sonos CEO apologizes for disastrous rollout of new app - The Verge1:03:49 | Will Weird PlayGoogle Play's new Collections widget wants you to spend, consume, repeatExcerpt from This is Tech Today and Google via Android Headlines.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is <a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/author/jules-wang/"...

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 LeaksThe Pixel 9 Pro is here in Google's latest official teaserThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold is official, and Google's already showing it offGoogle drums up excitement for Pixel 9 Pro pre-orders with a mystery collectibleThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold could come to a market near you, you, and youMassive Pixel 9 camera leak leaves nothing to the imagination18:30 | It Had No Laurels To Begin WithSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: A dead endThe top 10 Samsung Galaxy AI featuresSamsung's Galaxy AI might soon get really good at knowing what you wantCraft – The Future of DocumentsThis is why I’m ready to buy the Galaxy RingSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro launch delayed due to quality control issues47:15 | Trash CompactorSatellite connectivity is all but confirmed for Android 15Samsung may give One UI 7 the iOS 18 treatmentAndroid clearly inspired Apple's newest iOS 18 featuresWould you ever need to open a flip phone with a cover screen this big? - The VergeExcerpts from Michael Rosen, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Global, and MGM.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is <a...