The Sideload: A 9to5Google Podcast

Welcome to episode 28 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Allison Johnson, senior reviewer at The Verge, to discuss her attempts at purchasing and reviewing Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold in the run-up to its eventual demise. They also discuss Allison's hands-on with Google's new agentic tools for Android and wonder whether this is a lead-up to some more impressive demos to come at this year's I/O. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://youtu.be/U6AR-QA6Wss Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:01 - Allison's TriFold Experience 00:41:43 - Gemini's Task Automation 01:10:16 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Allison Johnson Check out Allison's pieces on buying the TriFold, using the TriFold, and Gemini task automation! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Welcome to The Sideload episode 27, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Rich Woods, content director at XDA Developers, MakeUseOf, and HowToGeek, to discuss the MacBook Neo, Windows 11's public opinion problems, and whether Google's upcoming Android-for-desktops OS can actually make a meaningful splash in the market. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://youtu.be/nBR3jyf06hY Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:15 - MacBook Neo 00:38:42 - Windows, Android, and the Realm of Computing 01:01:30 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Rich Woods Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Welcome to The Sideload episode 26, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ryne Hager, former blogger and VP of US Operations at Muse Per Se, to discuss modern tech ecosystems, the consolidation of the entire internet, feeling upset online, and much more. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsDAmnO4sdg Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:54 - Niche Devices and the Consolidation of Technology 00:31:56 - Ecosystems and Product Hype 00:50:44 - AI Boosterism 01:05:43 - Ryne's Final Thoughts 01:10:07 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Ryne Hager Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Welcome to The Sideload episode 25, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ben Schoon back to the show to discuss his week attending MWC 2026. From Qualcomm's new wearable-focused chipset to Lenovo's very promising concept gaming tablet, it's a whirlwind exploration of everything Barcelona had to offer — and we still find time to dunk on Honor's robot smartphone. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irkoIYm8feA Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:38 - Snapdragon Wear Elite 00:11:03 - Honor Magic V6 00:21:57 - Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept 00:30:07 - New Lenovo Legion Tab 00:32:13 - Honor's Robot Phone 00:38:27 - NXTPAPER 00:47:43 - Guess That Phone (bite-sized edition) 01:05:55 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Ben Schoon Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Welcome to The Sideload episode 24, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Daniel Bader back to the show. With the entire industry traveling for either Samsung or Mobile World Congress, Daniel and Will sit down to talk about the Galaxy S26 launch, before spiraling into a deep conversation on AI, the RAM shortage, SiriusXM curators, tech optimism, iPods, and much, much more. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/crvDE14XAcE Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:19 - Galaxy S26 and AI 00:26:42 - Tech optimism and where it's all headed 01:03:51 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Daniel Bader Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Welcome to The Sideload episode 23, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Brady Snyder onto the show for a double-header conversation. First, Brady and Will discuss the state of streaming media, starting with YouTube TV's recently-launched channel packages before expanding to price hikes, hoop-jumping, and the return of physical media. Then the two turn their attention to Apple Music, a service both use despite their love of Android. What is it that keeps them on a rival's platform, and is Apple's Android app good enough to get other users to switch? Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/IAK2k2xJHN4 Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:16 - Streaming apps, packages, and frustrations 00:33:59 - Why we use Apple Music on Android over its competition 01:03:28 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Brady Snyder Read his YouTube TV sports package piece here. Read his Apple Music piece here. Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Welcome to The Sideload episode 22, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Joe Maring back to the show to discuss his recent anti-buyer's guide, a list of Android devices he currently recommends you stay away from. After discussions around the Pixel 9a and Motorola's Moto G-series, Joe plays the first-ever round of a new game invented by Will, where he'll have to figure out what smartphone is being described just from a handful of clues. Play along at home! Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/mq9CAb451FA Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:23 - Anti-buyer's guide 00:27:27 - Name That Phone! 01:01:46 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Joe Maring Read Joe's anti-buyer's guide here! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Welcome to The Sideload episode 21, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is once again joined by Damien Wilde, video producer at 9to5Google, as the two work through their feelings about smartphone addiction, the state of social media, and much more. From finding healthier second screen options to the joys of Do Not Disturb and movie theaters, Will and Damien both share how their individual relationships with technology have been shaped and warped by the ever-evolving state of the web. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/Bwk9bIn-SgU Hosts Will Sattelberg Damien Wilde Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Welcome to The Sideload episode 20, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Dom Preston, news editor at The Verge, to discuss his job, his experience at CES, and much more. From strange gadgets with bizarre AI applications to weekly check-ups on the strangest smartphone announcement ever, there's plenty to dig into in tech. The two also dive into Dom's personal project Braise, talk through balancing work and hobbies, and finally dip into their picks for the best films of 2025. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/EAfssWbTGqU Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:24 - Being a News Editor at The Verge 00:12:43 - Chasing Down the Trump Phone 00:24:49 - Dubious AI Gadgets at CES 00:40:57 - Dom's Newsletter Braise 01:00:16 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Dom Preston Check out Dom's newsletter Braise at Substack! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

Welcome to The Sideload episode 19, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Jason Howell, host of Android Faithful, to discuss the state of Android hardware in 2026. From major players like Samsung and Google, to smaller players like OnePlus, Jason and Will break down exactly how well Android hardware partners are performing in the market right now, and where they might be headed next. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/NKoAu1gNX10 Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:54 - OnePlus 00:18:43 - Google 00:31:42 - Motorola 00:41:54 - Samsung 00:54:16 - Nothing and TCL 00:58:49 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Jason Howell Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

Welcome to The Sideload episode 18, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Derrek Lee, managing editor at Android Central, to the show to discuss his recent editorial comparing larger foldables to their clamshell counterparts. With the Razr Fold and Galaxy Z TriFold already on deck for 2026, what do clamshell phones need to regain some luster? Derrek and Will also talk through their tech-centric resolutions for 2026, from getting in shape to decluttering and saving some cash. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/U54Nhw3j4_E Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:02 - Derrek's Article on Foldables vs. Clamshells 00:12:27 - Samsung's TriFold Ambitions 00:24:30 - Moto Razr Fold Thoughts 00:35:07 - Where Do Clamshells Go From Here? 00:40:48 - 2026 Tech Resolutions 01:02:13 - Wrap-up 01:05:42 - Bonus Pokémon Thoughts Hosts Will Sattelberg Derrek Lee Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

Welcome to The Sideload episode 17, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Dean Daley, Devices Editor at MobileSyrup, to the show to discuss Dean's recent hands-on time with the Galaxy Z TriFold. From how it feels in your hands to the experience of running true tablet-sized apps on a smartphone, it's a deep dive into some very early impressions of Samsung's next foldable. Then, Will and Dean sum up their predictions and hopes for CES before ending with some tech hopes for 2026. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/XqN8qIV1siQ Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:35 - Galaxy Z TriFold impressions 00:45:22 - CES 2026 preview 01:08:30 - 2026 tech hopes 01:20:13 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Dean Daley Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. You can also give feedback on The Sideload's early episodes by visiting this link.