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Samsung is playing a game of inches and it may not be worth the patience it's putting into it. The Android Police podcast takes a long look at the latest Unpacked showcase with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 giving us pangs of boredom and the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds 3 giving us Apple whiplash. It's a lot to deal with. Let us deal with it with you.02:42 | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is another half-step forward for the original foldable maker24:05 | Motorola's new Razr+ is everything I want from a flip phone and The Motorola Razr (2024) is a killer foldable that deserves better software support35:04 | Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro come with an Apple-inspired design and a price tag to match and The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra takes Android smartwatches to the extreme1:05:07 | The Samsung Galaxy Ring wants to give Oura a run for its money1:14:23 | Pixel 9 pricing leak comes with good and bad newsOur 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

Ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold6 debut this coming week, the Android Police podcast is trawling through our archives for a look back at the device series as a whole. Specifically, our former iteration of the show was able to grab onto the launch of the original Galaxy Fold and ride it all the way to its obfuscation into infamy with some broken glass and a lot of broken diodes. We also visit our reviews of the Fold4 and Fold5 in our current rendition of the program. Enjoy this holiday week edition and we'll see you next week.Android Police Podcast Ep.310Android Police Podcast Ep.317 — Failing FoldsAndroid Police Podcast Ep.336 — Android 10The Android Police podcast unpacks the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4Where does the Galaxy Z Fold 5 go from here, the Android Police podcast asksSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Leaks, news, rumored pricing, release window, and moreAndroid Police Podcast Ep.338 — Galaxy Flippy-FloppyOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Hosts featured in this episode include Corbin Davenport, Ryne Hager, Zachary Kew-Denniss, Stephen Schenck, Cody Toombs, Ara Wagoner, and Ryan Whitwam. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "11," "18," and "34" by HOME licensed under <a...

We're extremely proud of our focused and concise, but girthy(!) Android Police podcast this week. Motorola takes the stage with new Razrs that shine in the fit-and-finish department, but it's software and day-to-day performance that will always be the devilish details that follow. We give early impressions. Plus, rundowns on Google and Samsung having their summer events way too early. And a shout-out to Hamilton, Ontario. Congratulations, you're not Windsor.01:50 | GoogleGoogle is holding a surprise Pixel 9 hardware event in AugustPixel 9 Pro teased in a promo video ahead of Google's August event23:57 | MotorolaMotorola's new Razrs make all the right changes, but I still have concernsThe Moto Razr+ (2024) is here to steal the thunder from Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6Motorola's new Moto Tag offers everything you could ask for from a Bluetooth tracker47:29 | The MixGoogle encouraging Android users to let the Find My Device network work everywhere – here's howPebblebee Tag for Android review: I couldn't Find My DeviceChipolo One Point review: Easy to find, if it’s not too far awayNew iOS 18 beta finally flips the switch for RCS on iPhonesSamsung makes it official: July 10 will be a huge day for Galaxy fansOur 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

Before we slip into something comfy for Hot Phone Summer, on this Android Police podcast, we rinse ourselves with some rumor upkeep on the Pixel 10 (of all things), the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, and even this year's Moto Razr. We engage in a sort of food fight with the Emoji Kitchen as our battleground and generative AI as the weapons. And we talk about legislatures moving to ban kids from using smartphones in school. There's also a little "State of the Show" address at the end, if you're interested in the meta.04:57 | The Fun StuffGoogle wants to help you cool down your overheating PixelGoogle's Pixel 10 processor will follow in the iPhone's footsteps in one important wayLeaked Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 dummies reveal persistent crease woesLeak confirms Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will adopt an AirPods Pro-like designGoogle's answer to Apple's Genmoji spotted in development for the Pixel 9Leak details Motorola's Razr+ 2024 will pack some big upgrades34:23 | The Head ScratchersNew York passes law aimed at protecting kids and teens from doomscrollingCalifornia’s governor is trying to crack down on smartphones in schools - The VergeUS surgeon general wants tobacco-like warning labels on social media - The VergeForbes letter threatens legal action against Perplexity AI over copyrightPerplexity Is a Bullshit Machine | WIREDUS sues Adobe after it 'trapped customers' with misleading Photoshop plans57:11 | Thoughts?Excerpt from WROC-TV/Nexstar (via Studio 31 Media Archive/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...

Welcome to the Android Police podcast. For the first 45 minutes of the show, we're talking about WWDC 2024. Yes, it's Apple Intelligence, but it's also the surprising amount of latitude the company is finally giving its customers after years of behaving like it knows better. In our second half, we'll see what's cooking between Pixels of current day and of the future as well as talk about the death of Jabra earbuds, the life of the Light Phone 3, and the trite mention of so much more. It's more show than ever.02:22 | WWDCApple Intelligence is the iPhone's answer to Gemini and Galaxy AIBetter texting between Android and iOS is coming this fall with RCS in iOS 18Apple announces iOS 18 with new AI features and more customizable homescreen - The VergeApple made an iPad calculator app after 14 years - The VergeApple is putting ChatGPT in Siri for free later this year - The VergeApple Photos is getting its biggest revamp yet in iOS 18 (pocket-lint.com)Game Mode on iOS announced at WWDC (pocket-lint.com)At WWDC 2024, Apple had no new ideas to share (pocket-lint.com)Pocket-lint is a sister Valnet site to Android Police.37:35 | AndroidGoogle's June Pixel Feature Drop expands Gemini Nano and adds DisplayPort outputHere's our first good look at the Pixel Watch 3 XLSide-by-side Pixel Watch 3 and 3 XL renders showcase slimmer bezels for one modelDave Burke steps down from leading Android's engineering team after more than a decadeGoogle triples down on its warranty for Pixel 8 devices with display issuesGoogle releases second installment of zero-day exploit patch, but only for Pixel phonesGoogle's AI created a glue-eating stir, then learned to recommend glue again from the ensuing coverage54:54 | Everything<a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/spotify-lossless-tier-might-be-really-expensive/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Chocolate, as we know it, is bad for us. No, not even the fancy high-cocoa dark stuff. But on this Android Police podcast, our conversation melts into how Google drives the misleading myths promoting it as a health food, pretty much. This episode synopsis also includes the OnePlus 13, HP TouchPad, and Zendaya. Look, you've made it this far, just listen to the darn thing. And thanks, Steve.02:49 | Squaring GoogleGoogle Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents (404media.co)Google is facing serious privacy breach accusations following recent leakGoogle says it won't keep your Pixel during a repair if you're caught using non-OEM parts15:35 | You SERPIf you aren't seeing AI Overviews in your search results, it's probably thanks to GoogleGoogle Cut Back AI Overviews in Search Even Before Its ‘Pizza Glue’ Fiasco | WIREDThe Benefits of Having a Healthy Relationship with Chocolate | Johns Hopkins MedicineNo, Chocolate Isn’t Good for You. Sorry | Office for Science and Society - McGill University (originally from The Montreal Gazette)Sorry, chocolate really isn't a health food. - The Washington PostTL;DR: Researchers look at cocoa beans as a source of beneficial flavanols that can be used as part of a greater regimen. In general, chocolate that we consume has been processed where little flavanol content remains if any and is packed with sugar and fat, both known to be detrimental to your health when they are a significant part of your diet.39:13 | Too MuchHumane tells all 37 AI Pin owners to stop using its charging caseThe OnePlus 13 might include a massive battery, but it comes at a costSonos Ace review: Winning in the tie-breaker (pocket-lint.com)Sonos Ace review: A first stab at premium headphones that hits the mark (androidpolice.com)Spotify's strange Android icon redesign issues seem to be fixed<a...

It'd be nice to get a momentum shift in the news, but for as long as it's the apparent elephant in the room, we're talking once again about Google and AI on the Android Police podcast. This week, it's the company's response to users and the publishers who have come to rely on search traffic to keep their sites alive. We'll also pull a few new Android 15 features that we're glad to see and, if we make it past the first-cup crash, we'll get to beat down on Sony for some Overwatch clones and praise it for Astro Bot!02:11 | Google to websites: Go eat glue and rocksGoogle says it's fixing those odd AI Overviews that told people to eat glue and rocksOpenAI signs deals with Vox, the Atlantic to put news into ChatGPT - The Washington PostMassive Google Search leak unearths treasure trove of SEO dataGoogle won’t comment on a potentially massive leak of its search algorithm documentation - The Verge29:00 | Android 15Google's newest Android features get you RCS message editing, instant hotspot, and moreGoogle Home widgets will bring one-tap controls to your Android homescreen38:06 | State of PlayThe incredibly charming Astro Bot launches on the PS5 in September - 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

To think that the lowly internet commenter is being done wrong by multi-million-, even multi-billion-dollar brands. Why, perish such sacrilege! You see, there's a certain unease on this week's Android Police podcast as Will and Daniel trickle through how Sonos is banking heavily on some poorly-formed assumptions about its customer base and how Microsoft and Google are overcommitted to making money off of their investments sunk into artificial intelligence. Before all of that, we recap our first-round impressions of the Pixel 8a.01:48 | AI isn't itGoogle's AI-packed I/O keynote was missing the one thing I actually wanted to seeGoogle Pixel 8a review: A great phone that I'm not sure you should buyThe Pixel 8a might be my favorite Google phone yet, but I'm still not sure I can recommend it29:44 | DeucesSonos finally enters a new market with $449 Ace headphonesPeople hate the new Sonos app even as company calls redesign 'courageous'Sonos' CEO has some regrets about the recent app redesign rolloutAndroid 15 Beta 2 brings back media volume controls for casting49:43 | EncroachmentDell, HP, Lenovo, and more jump on the Snapdragon X train with Microsoft's Copilot+ AIHumane is looking for a buyer, just like the AI PinOne week in and Google's AI Overviews are already getting adsGoogle is in damage control mode following AI Overviews fiascoTurns out OpenAI's voice assistant sounding like Scarlett Johannsson wasn't much of a coincidenceExtra Links:Suicide Prevention Resources from OpenCounselingThe Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel | Jenny NicholsonWhat Does A Great Cup Of Coffee Taste Like? | James HoffmannExcerpts from Disney/Pixar, Annapurna Pictures/Stage 6 Films, OpenAI, and James Hoffmann.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and <a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/author/will-sattelberg/"...

This Android Police podcast, Will and Joe Maring, editor of the section dubbed Mobile for Digital Trends, are starved of sleep and proper equipment prior to sharing their thoughts about Google I/O 2024. If you've been living above ground for the past couple years, you know what this song and dance is working up to: more artificial intelligence promises, more asphalt for the road on which the kicked can lies, and extremely inadequate results that would probably make your parents think twice about sticking them on the fridge door.The good news is that you'll all get to try this smorgasbord in any case, so let's talk it through and prepare you for what you'll see.Google I/O 2024: Everything announced so farGoogle I/O 2024 showed how it wants Gemini to pull all its products togetherAt I/O 2024, the theme for Android's future was safety | Digital TrendsGemini comes to Google Photos to supercharge search and curationGoogle Photos wants to stop memes from killing your feed's vibeMy Google Photos library is getting to be unmanageableAsk Photos is the AI-powered Google Photos tool I've been waiting forI saw Google's 'vision for the future of AI assistants' at I/O, and I'm cautiously optimisticI saw Google's futuristic Project Astra, and it was jaw-dropping | Digital TrendsGoogle's AI-packed I/O keynote was missing the one thing I actually wanted to seeOpenAI releases GPT-4o, a faster model that’s free for all ChatGPT users - The VergeChatGPT will be able to talk to you like Scarlett Johansson in Her - The VergeAudio excerpts from Disney/ABC and Bad Robot.You can also find Joe Maring on X. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is <a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/author/jules-wang/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

What did Apple have to say when it came to their iPads? Perhaps Paramore summed it up best in 2007.I know that your eyes are always glued to me, keeping them here and it makes no sense at all.So, what's the truth about the next-gen iPad Pro and, more importantly, the iPad Air with its 13-inch model, stagnant Liquid Retina screen spec, stubborn price-to-value ratio, and... oof, that really bad ad? Leave it up to the Android Police podcast to once again flip sides and talk all about it. Also up this week, some quick pre-review affirmations about the Pixel 8a and how American Idol may have funneled Americans right into the iMessage barrel.01:56 | Better than 8a%The Pixel 8a is Google's cheapest phone to promise on-device AI and 7 years of updates — but only justPSA: Don't accidentally spend $499 on the Pixel 7a5 things Google changed on the Pixel 8a compared to the Pixel 815:08 | Welcome to Hydraulic Press ChannelWatch out Samsung, Apple just launched its first OLED iPadToo little, too late: Google is finally selling the Pixel Tablet without a dockThe cheaper Pixel Tablet still can't compete with Apple's entry-level iPadCrush! | iPad Pro | AppleiPhone 15 Storage | Don’t Let Me Go | AppleiPhone 15 Plus | Miss You | Apple47:56 | Cowell HowlTikTok hits back at the US with a lawsuit of its ownMoto G Stylus 5G 2024 finally brings wireless charging to the midrange lineWhy I think American Idol may have helped Apple own text messagingExcerpts from The ULULU Company/20th Television, Apple, Ethan Meixsell, and Peter Fenn.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives <a href="https://androidpolice.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Fresh ep. Time to jump the crevasse. This Android Police podcast, we're shooting down the Rabbit R1 and its ilk for good. We're also measuring up the stakes in TikTok's fight for survival in America. In the Google realms, the Pixel 8a is set for a cakewalk, Android 15 is firming up nicely (hopefully no odd ice crystals in the vanilla ice cream), and Will needs to cool down from all that screen time. Big and busy, that's how we like these shows.02:35 | AI GadgetryHere’s the real story of the Rabbit R1's reported Android roots32:26 | Social StrifeUS TikTok ban: How we got here and what happens nextByteDance would rather pull TikTok from the US if its legal efforts failMeta’s upgraded AI comes to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook40:39 | In AndroidThe Pixel 8a will reportedly cost the same as the Pixel 7aSamsung’s most powerful customization app comes to the Play Store52:00 | A Clean FifteenAndroid 15 may finally allow you to force dark mode in any appAndroid 15 could stop you from leaking sensitive content while screen sharingAndroid 15 might have a less awkward landscape UI on phonesAndroid 15 is working on a clever solution for spammy notificationsCheck out XDA's video on the legacy of the HTC One M8, ten years on!Excerpt from CH Media (Dropout).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

Yes, time for another Android Police podcast clipshow and this one's all about Apple. Settle down, we're talking about how its iMessage platform has been made to conform with Android users one way or another. We'll cover the RCS adoption saga and then follow up with the federal antitrust suit Apple faces which is entailed in part by iMessage user capture. We'll see you on the other side with a fresh show next week.Apple is adding RCS support to the iPhone next yearWhy Apple finally decided to adopt RCS on iPhoneGoogle turns up the spice by bragging that RCS is coming to iPhones this fallBeeper Mini is the iMessage client Android's been waiting forRIP Beeper Mini: iMessage on Android app removed from the Play StoreApple's war on Beeper may be catching users in the banhammer crossfireBeeper pulls the plug on iMessage in response to Apple banning usersBeeper Mini’s saga continues with possible FCC investigationBeeper is back on Android, but it's missing one major featureUS launches iPhone monopoly lawsuit over Apple's iMessage exclusivity and other tacticsApple was bound to be sued for its monopoly. Beeper's CEO explains why6 ways the Apple monopoly case could affect AndroidBeeper has a new owner, and its app is leaving betaOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "5," "6," "7," "<a href="https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18"...

Imminence is our word of the week on the Android Police podcast as we hit on some new Pixel lewks, watch emulation on iOS thrive with bated breath, and see if Google really has what it takes to have Android, Pixel, Chrome, and its various other platform teams operating as one AI-led family — "happy" being the optimal fashion.04:07 | The ReorgGoogle is making huge changes to its Android and Pixel teams in the name of AI21:02 | Android OthersLive Pixel 9 Pro photos show controversial design changesPlease Google, don't name your next foldable the Pixel 9 Pro FoldFeast your eyes on these Google Pixel 8a renders29:14 | The Other OthersiOS inches closer to Android with new third-party app store and Nintendo emulatorExcerpt from ABC News (via rockcityfilms3).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

Humane's AI Pin hit the reviewers' rounds this week. Now it's time for the meta cut. Join the Android Police podcast as we rack the dominoes back from execution to concept and see if there's any salvation to be had from the fall. Also, loads of Android news, an e-reader to best the Kindle perhaps, and a Vampire Weekend album review. Hit the decks.01:36 | This Our Future?Google I/O 2024: What to expect and when it’s happeningHumane reviews are out, and they are bad27:54 | DroidyGoogle finally launches its Find My Device networkDbrand just spent 24 hours doubling down on racist remarks before apologizingYouTube has a new design on desktop and everyone is mad about itApple may not end up beating Android at the emulation game after allGoogle’s AI Magic Editor is coming to all devices for free, but there's a catch47:54 | Read ThisAndroid 15 Beta 1 is here, but many details are still under wrapsKobo's new color e-readers add some saturation to your readingOnly God Was Above Us by Vampire Weekend Reviews and Tracks - MetacriticThe Pixel 8 Pro was all I needed to create my solar eclipse memoriesExcerpts from The Verge, Pornhub, The Punisher (Netflix via Shabeebstyle), Cyberpunk 2077 (CD: Projekt Red), and Infraction and Aim To Head.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives <a href="https://androidpolice.com"...

The 100th Android Police podcast is everything you've wanted it to be. Google this, Android that, Samsung's broken, OnePlus's broken, and we finally see what's inside The Hatch from Lost. Gemini takes a page from a BAFTA vote that has gone completely insane and the streaming industry makes money on top of showbuilding practices that are incredibly destructive to viewer habits (and, thus, their revenue), but at least Skynet's incompetent intelligence means we get to live another day, folks. Nothing gets cut. Everything's here.This is the show you've been waiting for.01:54 | Spatially AwareFilterworld by Kyle Chayka: Penguin Random HouseTesting the New Apple Vision Pro Spatial Persona - MacRumors07:49 | I've Paid Money For Worse AIGoogle may charge you for generative AI search in the futureLara Croft Crowned Most Iconic Video Games Character of All Time, According to BAFTA Poll | BAFTASonic the Hedgehog Chia Pet® - Chia.com27:05 | How Many Ways Can Google Piss People Off?Google Podcasts is dead but Google’s own podcast isn't on YouTube MusicGoogle Podcasts is gone — and YouTube Music can’t replace it - The Verge41:16 | Update DowngradeSome Pixel owners are experiencing network issues after Google's March 2024 updateGoogle's premium Pixel 9 plans feel too big, too soonSamsung's latest update is causing headaches for Galaxy S23 usersOnePlus just launched a worse version of Magic Eraser for its phones1:02:32 | Get LostStriking numbers: writers work less with streaming TV (axios.com)Excerpts from Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (New Line Cinema), hbomberguy (via Sven Bender), retsupurae, Top15s, Blizzard Entertainment (via vannero).Our regular hosts are <a...

Google's had it out for the Android Police podcast all this time. No, not in the ways in which it's made it difficult for us to write the stories we talk about on the show, but with how its grown its phones. Android. Nexus. Pixel. All of it. The bulk of this 99th episode — which does not contain four minutes of cut-out frolicking midshow banter between our hosts — will cover the latest we're hearing about the Pixel 9 very big triple threat XL with a cherry on top. Man, it's like we've been an Android podcast, right?01:19 | Pixel PursuitNew Pixel 9 renders point to 3 Google flagships coming this fallGemini Nano is coming to the Pixel 8 after all33:09 | SUX (Stupid User Experience)The Disney Plus-Hulu merger is way more than a streaming bundle42:10 | Heady StuffTransformed by AI: How generative artificial intelligence could affect work in the UK – and how to manage it | IPPROntario school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for $4.5 billion, alleging they're deliberately hurting students (thestar.com)(NEW) Apple Vision Pro - 256GB (woot.com)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 Department of Justice serves Apple a whopper of an antitrust suit, the consequences of which will take years to suss out and reverberate with impacts on competitors, developers, and consumers. So, what do we see from the shores of Android? The Android Police podcast is all about insights this week, some of them from our interview with Eric Migicovsky of Beeper and Pebble fame. And then we get broken down by a hilariously bad Moto G that should've been kept back in the dusty drawers of 2015.02:03 | US v. AppleUS sues Apple for iPhone monopoly, points to iMessage and Apple Watch dominance, among other tacticsThe US v. Apple monopoly case was inevitable, Beeper's CEO explainsFive takeaways from the huge US antitrust lawsuit against Apple - The Verge38:21 | Didn't Moto Have a Good Year?Moto G Power 5G (2024) review: Simply not good enoughOur 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

Marques Brownlee commissions a tiny little coffin into which he places the ZenFone 10 and we're over here trying to trigger the next wave of tiny little phones. As people keep saying, time is a flat circle. That conversation plus another notch in the epoch that is Samsung's management in mobile decline, the big TikTok sovereignty debate, and a couple of tangents on the artist formerly known as Twitter, late-90's MMOs, and tin rooves on this Android Police podcast!01:19 | TikTokThe House has taken a key step toward banning TikTok in the USIs TikTok safe to use?Montana's statewide TikTok ban awaits governor's signature (from April 2023)Chances of a national TikTok ban grow with upcoming bill in Senate (from March 2023)TikTok is now banned from devices used in the US House of Representatives (from December 2022)20:50 | SubspaceContinuum - Meet people from all over the world...then kill them25:56 | Beeg and LeetleThe Pixel 8 feels small after the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but I want a truly tiny phoneAsus Zenfone 11 Ultra review: just another big phone - The Verge42:41 | eX-popularTwitter is becoming a 'ghost town' of bots as AI-generated spam content floods the internet - ABC News (Australia)47:11 | Last CallSamsung isn't bringing its Pixel 8a competitor to the US this yearThe Google I/O 2024 puzzle has been solved, and now we have a dateOur 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/"...

Man, since when did Google's pre-release tracks of Android return to just utter garbage? And how much longer can Apple sustain its flat-footed outrage against the Digital Markets Act? We're firing some quick shots on the Android Police podcast this week to tackle some touchstones that are carrying the conversation in our mobile sphere for the days and weeks ahead.02:56 | ScatterdroidGoogle's March Feature Drop is here, but not for youAndroid 14 QPR3 Beta 2 is here, but you should be careful sideloading17:03 | Acid AppleEpic Games just got unbanned by Apple — again - The VergeI tested Apple’s EU-only iOS 17.4, and it doesn't feel any closer to Android (yet)Switching from iPhone to Android will get much easier next year32:28 | Flash FryThe Pixel 8a might cost nearly as much as Google's 2022 flagshipAnother Nintendo DS emulator bites the dust following the folding of YuzuWill was on the Android Faithful podcast this week if you want more!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

Mobile World Congress has adjourned for another year and the Android Police podcast is here to run through the minutes as trapsed from hall to hall looking for what tech companies are saying is their best for 2024. Is the Galaxy Ring going to deliver on its hype? How many times can Motorola do a bendy wristphone before it gets old? And what's with all these 5G flip phones that aren't foldables? Will joins Manuel Vonau and Dominic Preston this week to sort it out.05:30 | The ShowBest of MWC 2024: Android Police’s awards for the world’s biggest mobile showThe world's biggest mobile show is more concept than everEnergizer just slapped a phone into a powerbankMotorola's bendy smartphone is a futuristic dead endXiaomi 14 Ultra changes the camera but not much elseThe OnePlus Watch 2 was just practically announcedOnePlus Watch 2 review: Worth it for the battery alone7 new things we've learned about the Samsung Galaxy RingA Barbie flip phone is coming later this yearThis phone was made for the worst person you knowOur hosts this week are Will Sattelberg, Manuel Vonau, and Dominic Preston (check out his Substack for Barcelona foodie picks!). 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

Yes, we've seen your comments about how we at the Android Police podcast can get so down on the topic our site is all about, but hey: you'd be distressed about the ecosystem, too, if you had the numbers we're looking at and not much corporate steering power in the backseat. So, on this episode, we chat about the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the refinement of the Pixel Fold 2, and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. And maybe we'll be a little sad, then hopeful about Android while we're at it.03:34 | Slow week, huh?The Google Pixel 6 Pro's overheating issues are now a legal matterFirst Pixel Fold 2 renders confirm Google is shaking up its design15:52 | Mind over matterSeven different iPhone models outsold every Android phone last yearApple reveals new details about Spotify’s business as possible EU fine nears | TechCrunch34:48 | The closersXiaomi 14 Ultra combines a 1-inch camera sensor with four AI imaging modelsWyze is once again caught in security incident affecting thousandsOur 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

This week on the Android Police podcast, we talk all about the first Android 15 developer preview despite the fact that, at the time of recording, we had barely an idea about what its best features were going to be. Of all things to be part of a Friday news dump, it had to be new software. Plus, further ruminations on generative AI, gaming, and why you need to chill out about the Galaxy S24's display.02:46 | Android 15Android 15’s first developer preview is hereHow to easily install the Android 15 developer preview on your PixelAndroid 15 leaves Snapdragon Pixels behind, and I'm sadAndroid 15 finally lets you disable keyboard hapticsAndroid 15’s new Notification cooldown will silence alert spam automaticallyAndroid 15's timeline plans to get back on trackAndroid 15 gets a mention in Google's latest Easter eggAndroid 15 sticks with Android 14's space theme for some reason20:23 | Gemini 1.5Google Gemini is ready to level up after just two monthsOpenAI introduces Sora, its text-to-video AI model - The Verge44:12 | Other NewsMicrosoft: four Xbox-exclusive games are coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch - The VergeThe Galaxy S24's first update brings a needed fix for your dull display colorsThe Samsung Galaxy S24 could be suffering from even more display issuesThe Nothing Phone 2a is launching on March 5Amazon Prime Video's ads are joined by worse video qualityOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives...

This week's Android Police podcast is a heady, tough one for us, but it's one we have to do because the news and business cycles dictate it. Google climbs up yet another rung on its ambitions of AI domineering and we're taking the time to ask the hard questions that have been pounding around for years. We might answer them, if not for you, for ourselves. Also on the docket, some quaint little Pixel rumors, a reviewer's review of his review of the OnePlus 12R, and a whole lot more.02:21 | Our BusinessGoogle's inconsistent Pixel experience makes its phones impossible to recommendOnePlus 12R review: A real flagship killer for $50019:27 | Gemini, ManGoogle Bard is dead, long live Google GeminiWith Gemini, Google's inability to properly brand products is more apparent than everUsing the Gemini app automatically disables Google Assistant on AndroidGoogle Gemini is promising, but it can't replace Assistant just yetGoogle Gemini doesn't have these Assistant features yetHeads up: Gemini Advanced is only available to the main family memberGoogle Gemini is expanding to more regions next weekWhat is Google Gemini?48:21 | Hard WornFirst Pixel Fold 2 leaks show a radical new design for Google's foldableGoogle's new Android 14 beta hints at the Pixel Tablet 2Google could jump straight to a Tensor G4 for the Pixel Fold 2New Nothing Phone 2a leak is all business in the front, nothing in the backOnePlus compares seven years of OS updates to a moldy sandwichSamsung uses lower quality titanium than Apple on its flagship phoneESPN, Fox, Warner...

You saw the journos and critics pinch in awkwardly-framed photos. Now you get to hear the takes on Apple Vision Pro that may or may not be spicier than a daring fireball. Sorry, John. And if that's not your cup 'er tea, no sirree (sorry everyone else), the Android Police podcast this week will also bring you a few updated thoughts on the Galaxy S24 series, the Pixel 8 Pro in Mint, and the Play Store's challenges for 2024.01:50 | RefreshersSamsung Galaxy S24+ review: This is the one to buySamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Still the best, unless you take photosThe Galaxy S24 feels better than ever — and more like an iPhoneThe Pixel 8 Pro’s weird thermometer actually managed to beat my extremely low expectationsHow to fix your Pixel phone's storage problems after installing the January 2024 update19:34 | Apple Vision ProI Spent 24 Hours Wearing Apple's Vision Pro Headset | WSJ (YouTube)Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge53:39 | Play it BackGoogle's new Play Store boss says he's focused on developers, not lawsuitsOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

We're tired. We're in hell. But at least there's a cool spot or two in this painful landscape. On the Android Police podcast this week, we take a second hit on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, extract every bit of solace we can out of the OnePlus 12 (and OnePlus 12R), and then pin our hopes on Google much as one would pin the tail on the donkey. That is, blindfolded and spun around.02:52 | S24 BlurSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Run it backGalaxy AI is coming to even fewer Samsung phones than we thought24:16 | The One To Turn ToOnePlus 12 review: All flagship, no AI33:55 | Future GoogleGoogle Pixel 8a retail box leaks, confirms Pixel 8-like designFirst Pixel 9 leak eliminates the camera bar's awkward wraparoundNew Pixel 9 leak raises more questions than answersSee Google's Pixel 8 in its brand new mint shade50:20 | All ElseSamsung's cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 model could launch this yearThe Pixel Watch 3 could finally address a major shortcoming of the first two modelsYou'll need to pay up to escape Netflix adsOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

Well, would you look at that? It's all the changes we expected and then some. The Galaxy S24 is about as close to an inch Samsung thinks it can afford to creep along without actually getting there. We tick off our laundry list of all the reasons why we hate it on this Android Police podcast. Also on the show, Apple's taking a bath with the Vision Pro for now, but will it outlast the seething rage of app developers? But before that (and the obligatory Steam Deck mention), another visit to our old (new) friend, the Rabbit R1.02:08 | Tastes Like ChickenWhy is the internet crazy for the Rabbit R1? | Mashable20:05 | SpamsungSamsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus hands-on: Small changes, againThe Galaxy S24 Ultra feels like Samsung's identity crisisSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, two days in: Predictable in every sense of the word51:13 | Holding Windows In Your HandsLenovo Legion Go review: I want to love it, but I can't (xda-developers.com)55:36 | A Difference of VisionStoreKit and review guideline update - Apple DeveloperApple Vision Pro will change computing, but there are 4 reasons why I still won't buy it (xda-developers.com)You won’t be able to use the YouTube app on the Vision Pro - The VergeOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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 back with a new episode with our own Will Sattelberg commanding the grounds in Las Vegas for CES plus Ara and editor Jules (hi) filling in for Daniel. Plenty of people were hopping around the convention halls for a Rabbit R1, some of them were hogging up space inside Google's Polestar, and only a select handful of tech media got to enjoy Nelly absolutely killing it for an hour inside a giant, empty arena. That's CES for you. We hope you'll be content with the AP account of it as told by our voices plagued by varying levels of sickness. Yes, I know mine's the worst.Best of CES 2024: Android Police’s awards for the world’s biggest tech showHere's everything Google showed off at CES 2024I saw the foldable future in Samsung's wild display prototypesTCL is bringing its paper-like smartphone displays to the US for the first timeWhat is Rabbit R1, does it use ChatGPT, and how does it work? (pocket-lint.com)The Asus ROG Phone 8 redefines what gaming phones look likeGoogle layoffs hit Assistant, AR teams, and Fitbit co-founders (androidpolice.com)Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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 a filler episode on the Android Police podcast this week as we peer into the contemporary cognoscenti on the cloud gaming platform that was never meant to be: Google Stadia. We join together two separate eras of the show, bridging from an uneasy launch across to a protracted, aching end. Join us here today and we'll join you from CES next week.Google Stadia cloud gaming debuts with $130 Founder’s Edition this November, free tier coming in 2020Google reveals more Stadia details, including answers about multiplayer and VRGoogle Stadia available now — soon we'll know if it can handle the influx of gamersGoogle Stadia review: This could be bigEpic CEO says so few people play Stadia that a Fortnite port isn't worth doingStadia one year later: The grass is looking greener from up here in the cloudStadia is a year old today — and it's still not a viable alternative to console and PC gamingStadia is finally letting users live-stream their gameplay direct to YouTubeHands-on: Turns out Stadia is a pretty good way to play Cyberpunk 2077Even Google doesn't want to make games for Stadia anymoreGoogle doesn't want to kill Stadia, just Stadia as we know itStadia review, 2022 update: I'm ready for cloud gaming, Google isn'tThe future of Stadia is less about games than everReports of Google Stadia's death are greatly exaggerated, says Google StadiaIt's game over for Stadia, will shut down in early 2023Stadia exclusive Outcasters faces oblivion thanks to platform's impending closureHow...

Welcome to the Android Police podcast's annual culturecast! Jeez, we've been back for two years and we get to call this a yearly tradition. Anyways, settle up for a great time as Daniel, Will, and Ara discuss how their favorite media in 2023 made them feel and why they loved it all so much. From Olivia Rodrigo to Greta Lee, Radiohead reduxes to a Pulitzer-winning twist on how people live inside of capitalism, we're sharing some consumption picks that might get you through some of the quieter times in your life coming up. Enjoy and we'll see you again in two weeks.04:09 | Moving Pictures‎The Little Mermaid (2023) directed by Rob Marshall • LetterboxdCandela Obscura | Critical Role‎Dungeons &amp; Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein • LetterboxdThe Apothecary Diaries - CrunchyrollSuccession | HBO.com‎The Holdovers (2023) directed by Alexander Payne • Letterboxd‎Beau Is Afraid (2023) directed by Ari Aster • LetterboxdFX's The Bear | Only on Hulu (FX)‎Past Lives (2023) directed by Celine Song • Letterboxd22:02 | Ear Rattlingboygenius - the recordGUTS - Olivia RodrigoJavelin | Sufjan Stevens (bandcamp.com)The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We | Mitski (bandcamp.com)Dissect | LinktreeA Light for Attracting Attention | The Smile (bandcamp.com)Jonas Brothers: A Deep Dive into their 2023 Masterpiece, 'The Album'Ellie Goulding - Higher Than HeavenDesire, I Want To Turn Into You | Caroline Polachek (bandcamp.com)29:56 | Mind ReachWorld's Greatest Con | EPCOT - Part I (acast.com)World's Greatest Con

On this Android Police podcast, we follow up on a see-saw week with Beeper on one side attempting to open a pathway for iPhone users to securely message all the non-iPhone people (and services) out there and Apple plainly wanting to shut that down. Down a related vein, Epic v. Google is over (for now) and there's just no getting around the Steam Deck for us. Plus, a quick convo about AP's Best of Awards for 2023!04:30 | Once Again, Beep ThisBeeper Mini has returned iMessage to Android, but it comes with one big catchAndroid users don't want iMessage — they just want peace22:02 | Epicly YoursThe Play Store is an illegal monopoly, says Epic v. Google verdict44:00 | The Best! The Best!Android Police Awards 2023: Our best phone, tablet, wearable and moreOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

On this Android Police podcast, the big story is Gemini. Google is floating trial balloons for its multimodal large language model that's set to go against OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo products. We ask where the rush was and what can be done with this next-gen gen AI. Also on the menu, Beeper Mini gets us closer to global rich messaging continuity, and we give a quick dose of our iPhone 15 review. With Titanium.02:44 | GeminiGoogle just released its GPT-4 rival Gemini AI, and you can use it starting todayGoogle Gemini: Everything you need to know about Google's next-gen multimodal AIEvery new feature in Google's December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop36:56 | Beep ThisBeeper Mini is the iMessage client Android's been waiting forOh, whoops: Apple cuts off Beeper Mini’s access to iMessage1:02:41 | LastlyiPhone 15 Pro Max review: The phone everyone else is choosingYouTube Music will finally replace Google Podcasts for good in April 2024Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

We enter into December with an Android Police podcast that tackles the big issues in our industry. And no, there isn't a hint of punchline there. Casetify is accused of plagiarism in its churn-and-burn quest to profit from phone cases while Google is accused of planting stories about how unsafe Fortnite is while actually failing to address how bad gaming on Android really is. Throw in a dose of OnePlus 12 pre-launch hype (don't fall for it) and a dash of the impossible premium connected TV stick that's actually good and you have a jam-packed show.03:39 | Jerry Got RiggedCasetify allegedly ripped off Dbrand's Teardown skinsDbrand's new X-ray skins let you see the guts of your devices, sort ofCasetify might have swiped its case designs from more than just Dbrand23:43 | Peeking into the NewsOnePlus has officially revealed what the OnePlus 12 looks like31:56 | One Good TVWalmart has a new $15 streaming stick with Google TVSonos wants to challenge Google on the headphones and set-top box front44:36 | RedditEvolving the Reddit Brand... A New Snoo Logo, Now with Opposable Thumbs! - Reddit Upvoted47:34 | Epic v. GoogleGoogle wanted to buy Fortnite maker Epic Games to hype up StadiaActivision Blizzard had a plan — or ploy — to launch its own Android game store - The VergeOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

This is the half-hour portion of the Android Police podcast that we recorded two weeks ago talking a little bit about the everlong travails of Google when it comes to Fitbit and getting Apple to adopt RCS. Well, we at least know how one of those stories worked out, but we also continue writing the story of this very show and the business of what we talk about. If you're celebrating Thanksgiving this week, have a safe and happy one. We're back next week.Google is ending Fitbit sales in over a dozen countriesFitbit Charge 6 review: Do you really need a smartwatch?Google's new 'iPager' video takes on Apple's odd resistance to RCSApple is adding RCS support to the iPhone next year, by the wayAlso, Android isn't cool with teenagers, and that's a big problemOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

Every morsel of gravity in the world hits the downhill this episode on the Android Police podcast with OpenAI sacking CEO Sam Altman while Apple outsteps Nothing in bridging the gap between iMessage and the rest of the modern texting world - and there's a very good reason why now was the time for the company to get on board with Google and RCS. But we start things off with Daniel out in Los Angeles not talking about how Tony Hawk was at MediaTek's own summit this week.02:39 | MediaTekMediaTek goes big on its 8 Gen 3-rivalling Dimensity 9300Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 sounds like the Goldilocks of midrange chipsets13:41 | Nothing ChatsNothing's new chat app brings iMessage to AndroidNothing's iMessage solution might not be as secure as we thoughtNothing pulls its iMessage app from the Play Store following privacy disaster21:59 | Apple Sets Out for RCSApple is adding RCS support to the iPhone next yearWhy Apple finally decided to adopt RCS on iPhone"How iPhone Violates Apple’s Accessibility Guidelines," by Kevin Voller | Medium44:54 | AndroidlescenceAndroid isn't cool with teenagers, and that's a big problem55:59 | OpenAIThe Fear and Tension That Led to Sam Altman's Ouster at OpenAI - nytimes.comOH GOD OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO - The VergeWill Was HereDo Teenagers Dream of Android Sheep? – DTNS 4645Apple Supporting RCS in 2024 (Tech News Weekly)Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to...

Of course we're going to talk about Humane's silly AI Pin on the Android Police podcast this week — spoiler: we don't make it out to be as silly as you might think it is. That plus a recap of Epic v. Google in the courts and the absolute shambles that is mobile gaming right now as well as a new (but very familiar) Steam Deck that hit us right between the eyes!We've recorded so much show this week that you'll be getting an additional half-hour in our next show, straying from the topical and going into more of the existential... be sure to tune in then.03:56 | Pinned DownHumane’s Ai Pin Looks Exhausting to Use (howtogeek.com)24:44 | Epic v. GoogleGoogle offered Epic $147 million to launch Fortnite on the Play Store - The VergeEpic v. Google: everything we’re learning live in Fortnite court - The Verge46:41 | Steam Deck OLEDValve announces Steam Deck OLED with an upgraded HDR display, bigger battery, and higher $549 price tag (xda-developers.com)Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "13," "18," and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

After two weeks away, Daniel rejoins the Android Police podcast this week to be the ketchup to our mustard and mayonnaise... who the other two are is up to you. Anyways, we catch up with some chat on the Snapdragon X Elite chips, bemoan the Galaxy S23 FE, continue to praise the OnePlus Open, and give Google a sideways glance and ask how it's doing in court in the next 73 minutes... and then Baby Daniel joins us to wrap the show.03:42 | ElitismSnapdragon X Elite: How PC makers will rival Apple M series (pocket-lint.com)Android's best feature is broken, but Qualcomm might be able to fix it21:17 | One Up, One DownSamsung Galaxy S23 FE review: A not-quite diamond in the roughOnePlus Open vs Galaxy Z Fold 5: Open and shut case?45:19 | Alphabetti RegrettiGoogle CEO defends paying Apple to make Google default search engine on devices in landmark antitrust case (Associated Press)Google suggested that Apple pre-install its Search app on iPhonesGoogle passkeys will replace passwords — here's how to set them upGoogle Pixel 8 users are reporting poor battery life on mobile dataThe Google Pixel Watch 2 isn’t always charging reliablyGoogle’s Nexus 5 at 10: A glimpse into the futureGoogle Nexus 5 Review - MobileSyrupOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at [email protected] - "10," "18" and "34" by <a href="https://home96.bandcamp.com/"...

Will is at the helm for this week's Android Police podcast, but he's also at Qualcomm's annual product launch press junket in Hawaii. Once again, Chris Patrick, SVP and GM of Handsets, joins us. So, what did the chipmaker bring everyone out to the islands for this year? ARM computing, artificial intelligence, mobile console gaming, and not much 5G. The agenda's definitely a different look from previous years, so let's get into it.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Everything you need to know about the mobile platform running the best phones of 2024The Xiaomi 14 will be the first phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon Seamless will unify your Qualcomm devices under a single umbrellaThe Snapdragon X Elite aims to make your Windows PC better than a Mac (xda-developers.com)Qualcomm's Oryon cores will come to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (xda-developers.com)4 important Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite X facts you probably don't know (xda-developers.com)Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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 one and only Mr. Mobile (Michael Fisher to the rest of us) is back on the Android Police podcast to trade notes with Will on the OnePlus Open! This episode was recorded on Tuesday evening right before they put the finishing touches on their actual reviews, so if you want to play editorial whack-a-mole and check for any discrepancies in what they say versus what they've written down, feel free to do just that! The OnePlus Open packs everything to take on the Pixel Fold and Fold 5Our OnePlus Open reviewInside The OnePlus Open - And The Machines That Torture It (Mr. Mobile / YouTube)Our Moto Razr reviewOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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 8 Pro is dumb. Just dumb. You think you can make it all smart with this artificial intelligence crap, Google? How about you just say the quiet part out loud to the Android Police podcast about why it's $300 more than the Pixel 8? This week, a single 50-minute rant as performed by three tech nerds. Also, a reminder that Kirby did not do 9/11 and that it's always Waluigi Time (sound clip not included in the episode).Google Pixel 8 Pro review: Living up to its nameGoogle Pixel 8 review: The Pixel for the massesGoogle axed three nifty Pixel 8 features before launchGoogle's AI-infused Assistant might be limited to the Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24, at least at firstGoogle Pixel Watch 2 review: The watch we wanted last yearGoogle's Pixel Watch 2 is already running low on stockGoogle has silently lowered the first Pixel Watch's charging speedGoogle's new Chromebook Plus category doubles performance standardsHumans can’t resist breaking AI with boobs and 9/11 memes | TechCrunchOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

Our most favorite hardcore Android nerd, Mishaal Rahman, joins the Android Police podcast for what else but for Pixel 8 announcement week! And if we had spent our time just talking about the phones themselves, it still would've breached more than an hour to become our newest longest episode yet. But we've got a little bit of Pixel Watch 2, a little Android 14, and a little luncheon to carry us through another half-hour. Enjoy!Google Pixel 8 Pro hands-on: You flatter meThe Pixel 8 is Google's weakest small flagship in yearsGoogle Pixel Watch 2 hands-on: Spot the differenceAndroid 14 review: Predictable progressGoogle gives up on a fixed day for its monthly Pixel updatesThe Google Pixel 8 can use its insecure selfie camera for secure payments, thanks to machine learningGoogle Assistant is about to become a full-blown AIThe Pixel 8 Pro's improved Magic Eraser uses on-device AI you won't find anywhere elseGoogle Pixel 8 Pro’s best video feature is magically processed in the cloudGoogle Pixel 8 Interview: "The Biggest Shift In Computing, Ever" - Mr. Mobile / YouTubeMishaal Rahman | PatreonOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

On this Android Police podcast, Will is trapped by rising floodwaters, a war ensues between the titanium, stainless steel, and plastic camps, and Ara records a personal best on the number of rants in an episode. Get up to date on the Fitbit Charge 6 (and our listeners' thoughts on trackers and smartwatches), imagine all the colors of the Galaxy S24, and see if Google can make this year's Pixel phones last into 2030. Now with even more sound effects.02:08 | FitbitYou can preorder the Fitbit Charge 6 starting today09:50 | AgendaFirst Samsung Galaxy S24 leak reveals iPhone-style frameGoogle could give the Pixel 8 seven years of updatesGoogle Podcasts will die in 2024As Google turns 25, here are 10 of my favorite products it’s killed offDisney+ will start its crackdown on password sharing in NovemberiPhone 15 Pro | Titanium | Apple (YouTube)First Alert Weather: 4 p.m. Friday 9/29 flooding update - CBS New York (YouTube)Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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 may need a name change. And no, The Vergecast is taken. But for a show that delves into the profundity of notions such as the phases of smartphone design and the uncanny valley that is a conversation with a voice assistant, we also get to inject bits of "Her" and "Short Circuit" into the mix. So there's that. We've got chat about the Fitbit Charge 6, Pixel 8a, Amazon's hidden Fire HD 10 and a whole smattering of in-between bits that we just can't stay away from. This is our longest episode yet in this iteration and the show notes go to reflect it. Get ready for some links, buddy.01:44 | Top BreadLeaked Google Pixel 8a images are already making the roundsThere are no beans left to spill on Samsung's next Galaxy BudsGoogle's Pixel Watch 2 could borrow a key Fitbit Sense 2 featureThe Google Pixel Watch 2’s most unique strap yet leaksThe Fitbit Charge 6 is coming later this monthThe Fitbit Charge 6 could bring back a long-lost hardware feature22:56 | MeatAmazon's latest Fire TV lineup includes two new high-end streaming sticks and a soundbarAmazon's new Echo Show 8 wants to be your smart hub of choiceAmazon’s Echo Hub is the latest and greatest way to control all your connected devicesThe Nest Hub Max is losing one of its key features this monthThe age of smart displays is coming to a premature endJibo Review 2018: This Robot Will Steal Your Heart (Through Your Wallet) - Mr. MobileHow Jibo The Robot Succeeded – By Dying - Mr. MobileNo sane person should spend $600 on a consumer-level router | Digital TrendsGoogle's smart home strategy is as disastrous as its messaging strategy (Android Authority)1:07:48 | Yes, This Bottom Slice is Past The Hour MarkGoogle Bard Extensions brings more AI power to

The Android Police podcast, in our duty to you as a full-service technology publication despite the narrow avenue our name would imply, is here for a go-around with Apple's new iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 lineups. We also talk about tiny robopets and no, William, why would I ever title our site post that? Finally, we dig into our mailbag for the first time because you listeners are extremely eager to spill your guts about Android launchers. This show's 63 minutes long and I can promise you it's worth every second of your time.03:22 | Apple WatchAndroid wearables need some fresh ideas to compete with the Apple Watch17:59 | iPhoneThe iPhone 15 finally brings USB-C to the pockets of your blue bubble friendsApple just pushed ahead of Google in the race for pocket satellite connectivityI want every Android phone to steal the iPhone 15 Pro's Action buttonThe Important iPhone 15 Pro Feature Nobody's Talking About! (Snazzy Labs / YouTube)50:54 | LastlyThe Pixel 8's Tensor G3 chip could run cooler thanks to Samsung's new packaging techAibo owners can recycle their aging robotic dogs thanks to Sony's new adoption programOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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 new era in Android has begun. Not Android 14 - Google looks to be off its scheduled launch window and that's got everybody in the industry scrambling. We do get a better picture, however, of when we'll be able to play with new Pixels and we preview Apple's new pickings coming up on this episode of the Android Police podcast.02:02 | Soft AndroidGoogle's Android 14 release plans may have hit a snagAndroid is getting its first brand makeover in over four yearsGoogle is bringing Pixel's modern At a Glance widget to all Android phones24:57 | Hard PixelGoogle shows off the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 in its latest October event teaseThe Pixel Watch 2 won't work on super old Android phonesGoogle may have just spilled the beans on an upcoming Chromecast34:51 | Mushy, but firm?Apple Event 2023: iPhone 15 Pro Max, AirPods, Watch Series 9, Products to Expect - BloombergThis is a Crypto Phone. Don’t Buy It. - YouTubeOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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 IFA show on the Android Police podcast this week as we pour it on Huawei not even pretending that Honor is still functionally its Western-facing apparatus and pushing a foldable phone-purse hybrid. JBL's got some loud speakers that will look good in your home (or not) and work with everything. Also, we've got more Pixel intel about how it'll truly become the iPhone of Google's eye.04:06 | IFA 2023The Fairphone 5 is here, and it's the sleekest repairable phone yetThe Fairphone 5 has me looking forward to our repairable futureThe Honor Magic V2 goes international with a foldable Purse in towAnker's new chargers bring Qi2 MagSafe-style charging to the massesTecno's Phantom Ultimate concept phone is the fake rollable of your dreamsJBL's new smart speakers offer the best of two voice assistant worldsBest of IFA 2023: Android Police’s awards for Europe’s biggest tech showIFA 2023 | Android Police46:43 | PixelGoogle Pixel 8 series and Watch 2 launch date set for October 4Google leak gives us our first official look at the Pixel 8 ProThe Google Pixel 8 could get iPhone-like software supportGoogle kills off Pixel Pass just months before the Pixel 8 launchGoogle Home Routines' powerful upgrade gives you tons of new starters and actionsGoogle Photos Locked Folder now supports cross-device backupOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at <a...

Apple once again turns around from an anti-consumer stance and could stand to benefit in the public eye because of it. This week on the Android Police podcast, we're covering the company's newfound support for California's right to repair bill. We'll also hit the shoulder triggers for some new handhelds - including a new PSP, but only sorta like how you remember it - debuting at Gamescom.03:55 | Right to RepairSurprise: Apple now supports California's right to repair (The Verge)There's also a bill in NY where Apple previously helped modify language (The Markup)22:11 | GamescomSnapdragon’s new G Series SoC will power Ayaneo's next gaming handheldQualcomm's new gaming chips want to bring Steam Deck power to AndroidOdin2: The New Generation Ultimate Gaming Handheld | IndiegogoSony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99 (The Verge)47:40 | Everything ElseYouTube tests making the 'skip ads' button harder to noticeYouTube is cutting corners with its controversial new player designSamsung wants you to pretend that two iPhones are a Galaxy Z Fold 5Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could ditch the curved display for a rounded frameOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

On the Android Police podcast this week, our arms are circling back around the clock to our Galaxy Watch 6 review and springing forward to the Pixel Watch 2 as we're on the rumor watch. We'll stop with wordcraft and continue with more ineffective PR campaigns from Google whether you're dealing with training its AI (or the perceived sucking of data for the purposes of training that AI) or blocking ads on YouTube. We cover it all. Lost was good.03:26 | Google's WatchNew Google listing gives us our most official look at Pixel Watch 2 specs yetThe Pixel Watch 2 might get the metal band Google promised for its predecessorGoogle kills Assistant for Wear OS 2 watches18:00 | Samsung's WatchSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 review: Bright but never bold29:16 | Google, Google, Google, XiaomiGoogle could soon roll out a convenient new way to unlock your phoneGoogle's next big swing at AI rumored to launch this fallGoogle is desperate to sell Pixel Tablets, pushing ads via notificationsGoogle's new Transparency Center has big Don't Be Evil energyGoogle wants to reduce hearing loss with Android 14's latest safety featureYouTube’s anti-ad blocking test gets even pushier with a new timerXiaomi's new Mi Mix Fold 3 has all the things the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 doesn'tOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

Our official verdicts on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, Watch 6, and Tab S9 series are online and Stephen Schenck is in for Will this week to help us expand upon them in vocal form on the Android Police podcast. With iteration the name of this battle, where does the next one take us in this "war?" Also up in the episode, some grumblings about the Pixel Watch 2, Android 14, and One UI 6. And we write up a manuscript for a new Google-y movie starring Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci.01:43 | Samsung reviewsSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Something pithy when it's publishedSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Polished to a sheenSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review: Iteration with a twistSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 review: Premium, powerful, pricey40:41 | The NewsGoogle just enabled RCS by default for all Messages usersFor real this time: Samsung launches One UI 6 betaAndroid 14 Beta 5 arrives as one last scheduled update before stable releaseAndroid 14 will make scrolling in Chrome as smooth as iOSOnePlus is ready to make a splash with a touchscreen you can actually use while wetGoogle Pixel Watch 2 could pack all the right upgrades over its predecessorOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. Stephen Schenck filled in this week. 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

We're celebrating the big one-zero at the Android Police podcast, but not for ourselves (though we do get a pizza party at the end of the show). We're taking a look back at three Google products that helped get Google's hardware department where it is today: the Chromecast, the Nexus 7 (the second one), and the Moto X.04:50 | ChromecastGoogle Chromecast at 10: Our hopes for new hardwareHey Google: Make your next Chromecast like this23:43 | Nexus 710 years ago, Google launched the 2nd-gen Nexus 7, and no tablet has captured its magic since34:06 | Moto XMoto Maker Customization System For Moto X Shown Off In Video, Coming To Other Carriers As Well47:11 | Other newsExclusive Google Pixel Watch 2 faces leak online showcasing dynamic themingOnePlus Open foldable faces possible delayAndroid’s unknown tracker alerts are starting to go liveGoogle’s new search tool will make your most private photos disappearSync for Reddit returns as Sync for LemmyOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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 a flub. A flop. Samsung's pocket flaps are showing and the numbers are not good. At least that's what we're making of this week's Unpacked event. Daniel, Ara, and Will are putting in their say on this episode of the Android Police podcast. From the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5, the Galaxy Watch 6, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series (which we didn't remember inviting to the party), there's just a lot of gristle to chew through. Sharpen your teeth.02:34 | Flippy Floppy MessThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 wasn't made for youThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 fixes my biggest gripe with Samsung's flip phoneSamsung Profit Beats Estimates, Signal of Tech Spending Rising Again - BloombergGalaxy Flip 5 / Fold 5 Hands-On – After A Year On The Flip 4 &amp; Fold 4 (Mr. Mobile / YouTube)34:45 | Six O'ClockI wore the Galaxy Watch 6 and Samsung hoped I’d never take it off45:11 | What Tablets?Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 series brings slight upgrades but keeps its painful price54:16 | A Mixture of Bodily FluidsGoogle pushing for better big-screen appsSay goodbye to Twitter and hello to XReminder: The official ChatGPT app for Android is now up for grabsThe Sony WF-1000XM5 are here and they are glossy‎Oppenheimer (2023) directed by Christopher Nolan • Reviews, film + cast • LetterboxdOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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...