All About Android (Audio)
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 97 ratingsAll About Android delivers everything you want to know about Android each week--the biggest news, freshest hardware, best apps and geekiest how-tos--with Android enthusiasts Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and a variety of special guests along the way.
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy over a decade of Android in our archives.
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AAA: Android Faithful is Your New Android Home! - With Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman
January 02, 2024 22:45 - 1 minute - 2.26 MBAll About Android fans, listen up! If you were disappointed when the show went away, then you'll be happy to know that Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman brought the AAA fun to a new home called Android Faithful. Each week, the AF crew discusses the latest news, hardware, and apps for the world's biggest mobile operating system. Special guests, from journalists, to industry big wigs, to execs from inside the Google mothership join the crew to detail the ongoing ev...
AAA 635: Hall of Fame - A long awaited look at the very best Android hardware and apps since the beginning
June 21, 2023 04:59 - 2 hours - 63.6 MBSharing news regarding the future of All About Android. Huyen just got her Pixel Tablet! She shares her thoughts. Android Hardware Hall of Fame. Android App Hall of Fame. All About All About Android. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/42V2ymq Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Florence Ion Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: decisions.com/twit
AAA 634: How Do I Find Them Discords? - Pixel drop, AT&T on Jibe RCS, Tensor G3 details, OnePlus Fold
June 14, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHands-free photos, SpO2 and more for the Pixel family. @MishaalRahman: Android 14 Beta 3 and Platform Stability. Here is what's new in Android 14 Beta 3. @lockheimer: Today I'm excited to share that we're working with AT&T to accelerate adoption of the RCS standard, and that AT&T's default Android messaging will now be via the Jibe platform, so their users will get the latest RCS features instantly. @MishaalRahman: Google is retiring Android TV 13, I can now confirm. See this thread for ...
AAA 633: Pixel 7a Review - Android feature drop, Motorola Razr Plus, dead Assistant features, Magic Compose beta
June 07, 2023 04:04 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBConnect on the go and learn new skills with new Android features. Build reading skills with a new Google Play Books feature. Google Wallet for Android now supports digital IDs. 5 new ways to add more to Google Wallet. Jason's Pixel 7a review. The Motorola Razr Plus' new cover screen is a big deal. Motorola Razr+ outer display is a game changer – here's everything it can do. Google Assistant is killing support for notes and lists integration with third-party apps. You can now set up ...
AAA 632: OnePlus Pad Review - Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5, Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor, Amazon Fire Max 11
May 31, 2023 04:40 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBJason's OnePlus Pad review OnePlus Pad: The Best Android Tablet Out Now? Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5! The Most Powerful WearOS Watch, But What About Updates? Amazon creeps into the premium tablet market with the Fire Max 11 The Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor only matters if Google commits Sources: Pixel Watch 2 gets major battery life boost with switch to Snapdragon chip Google confirms it was working on a second foldable phone, so what happened? YouTube is already testing uploading podcas...
AAA 631: Talkin' Developer Tools With Google - Matthew McCullough and J. Eason, Pixel loyalty problem, Gboard
May 24, 2023 04:26 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBInterview with Matthew McCullough and J. Eason: Explain your role as its evolved with Android over the years. How does your perspective with the Dev tools team compare to other teams and how you interact with Developers? What is the teams perspective on AI in regards to being part of the users experience and the dev experience? What is Studio Bot? What about how devs/companies may be wary of using Studio Bot, like how Apple and Samsung have banned devs from using ChatGPT? Cynical deve...
AAA 630: IO23: This Is The Way - Artificial Intelligence everywhere, Pixel Tablet/Fold/7a, Project Starline
May 17, 2023 05:39 - 2 hours - 66.7 MBHow was IO 2023 as an event this year? Google finally demos generative AI in Search, with a waitlist starting today. Introducing PaLM 2. Android Studio @ I/O '23: Announcing Studio Bot, an AI-powered coding assistant. How Gmail's New AI Feature Will Write Your Emails for You. Google's Magic Compose can rewrite your texts using AI. New ways AI is making Maps more immersive. Magic Editor in Google Photos: New AI editing features for reimagining your photos. Android's new gener...
AAA 629: The Password Paradigm - Google IO preview, Passkeys launch, Finder Network, Magic Compose, Google TV
May 10, 2023 04:51 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBGoogle IO preview! Google passkeys are a no-brainer. You've turned them on, right? The beginning of the end of the password. Apple and Google team up to bring AirTag-like unwanted tracking alerts to all item trackers on iPhone and Android. Android's 'Finder Network' should support some existing Bluetooth trackers. Google TV update rolling out with performance boost, frees up storage with app hibernation. Improvements to your Google TV Experience. Android update fixes a vulnera...
AAA 628: Quantifiable Badness - Google IO schedule, tracker stalking, OnePlus Pad, YouTube Music podcasts
May 03, 2023 04:29 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB- Google IO schedule is out! - Google shares I/O 2023 session list, including What's new in Android, Material Design, and gen AI. - Apple, Google team up to tackle Bluetooth tracker-stalking terror. - Google says Android will separate notification and ringtone volume. - The OnePlus Pad is an impressive tablet for its price. - OnePlus Pad Is a Promising First Tablet That Won't Break the Bank. - OnePlus Pad hands-on: I did not know they still made displays this bad. - Moto...
AAA 627: A Bounty of Bezels - Google Authenticator Cloud Sync, BMW Digital Car Key Plus, Motorola Razr Foldable
April 25, 2023 21:47 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBGoogle Authenticator finally, mercifully adds account syncing for two-factor codes. BMW brings digital car key support to Android with support for Pixel and Samsung. Android now has a smart solution for crashing apps. Kuba leaks the Pixel Fold. More Google Pixel Fold Specs Leak: It Seems Like a Real Contender For Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold. Google Pixel Tablet pricing starts to leak out. Google's Expensive Pixel Tablet Dock Leaks on Amazon. Motorola officially teases new Razr foldable. ...
AAA 609: The Year in Review - Interview with Chet Haase from Google, the biggest news, hardware, apps from 2022
December 21, 2022 05:53 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBInterview with Chet Haase from Google, the biggest news, hardware, apps from 2022 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Guest: Chet Haase For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android/episodes/609 Sponsor: Code Comments
AAA 608: Battery Wars Are Real - Android 13 QPR1 secrets, Xiaomi 13, IQOO 11, Pixel trade-in value
December 14, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThe hidden features revealed by Android 13 QPR1's source code. Here's a summary of EVERYTHING I found in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 so far. Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras. MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date. iQOO 11 and 11 Pro are official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, UFS 4.0 storage, 200W charging. Google Store drastically cuts trade-in value of Pixel phones to ...
AAA 607: The Blue Moustache - Pixel Feature Drop, ADT-4, OnePlus update policy, Digital ID, Nothing (2)
December 07, 2022 05:59 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBIt's December Pixel Feature Drop Day: Here is Everything New Android TV 13 is ready for prime time with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes Android 13 for TV is now available Google's ADT-3 device, the only streamer for Android TV development, has been discontinued Sources: Google preparing 'ADT-4' developer box for Android TV with upgraded specs Nothing plans US smartphone launch, but don't expect a Phone 2 anytime soon OnePlus to offer 4 OS updates and 5 years of 'regular' patches f...
AAA 606: Affordable a-Foldable - Google payola, clipboard syncing, app archiving, Samsung W23 Flip
November 30, 2022 05:35 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBGoogle paid millions to radio hosts to endorse the Pixel 4 — even though they hadn't used it Google says Google should do a better job of patching Android phones Google officially deploys app archiving through the Play Store Honor Magic Vs foldable launches w/ Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, $1,050 start price Samsung Launches China-Specific 'Luxury' Versions of Their Foldable, Called the W23 and W23 Flip Here's your first look at the Google Pixel 7a Google reportedly has Gmail and Calendar apps...
AAA 605: 32-bit Your Pixel 7 - Nord N300 hands-on, Google TV app bundles, Nearby Share sheet, black friday
November 23, 2022 05:42 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBStorage-saving archivable App Bundles replacing APKs for Google/Android TV in 2023. App Bundles for Google TV and Android TV. Android TV 13 comes to the Raspberry Pi 4 courtesy of unofficial LineageOS 20 ROM. Android will prompt you to update apps if they're crashing. Google Fi discounts Pixel 7 to $399 and offers $300 off 7 Pro for Black Friday. Forget the Apple Watch! The Google Pixel Watch is $299 in early Black Friday deal. Score near all-time low pricing on Samsung's Galaxy S22/+...
AAA 604: The Devening - Predictive Back, Photo Picker, Logitech G Cloud review, Pixel Fold renders
November 16, 2022 05:36 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBAndroid 14 will let the predictive back gesture work inside apps. Google releases 'Now in Android' on Play Store to demo Material You and modern app development. "Now in Android" Play Store Listing. The Now in Android website (basically a text/video newsletter). November Google Play System updates New Android photo picker, Wallet tweaks. Logitech G Cloud hands-on. Alleged Google Pixel Fold Renders Leak, and It's Going to Be Pricey. @Za_Raczke: Google Pixel 7a to come with 90Hz screen...
AAA 603: Where's My G Phone? 15 Years of Android - Android turns 15, Nothing Ear Stick review, Google Play Games on PC
November 09, 2022 05:18 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBAndroid is 15 years old! Mishaal clears up some of the confusion about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm confirms Samsung Galaxy s23 series will use only Snapdragon chipsets Galaxy S23 to reportedly launch in first week of February 2023 Ron reviews the Nothing Ear (stick) Ron's first impression of the Pixel 7 Pixel 7, the first 64 bit-only Android phone Huawei Pocket S is the cheapest foldable yet, comes with Snapdragon 778G Google launches Play Games for PC beta in US Amazo...
AAA 602: From Lemongrass to Lemon - Android Dev Summit roundup, Google G1 prototype, Pixel Watch feedback
November 02, 2022 05:41 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBJetpack Compose debuts new Material Design 3 controls and expands to Android TV Relay: Figma to Compose handoff Google prototyped iris scanning during the Pixel 2 era Pre-iPhone Google G1 renders reveal a lot of green and more physical buttons Google Hangouts shuts down for good today, as web app closes up shop Feedback extravaganza!!! Chrome tabs record. Why I'm returning the Pixel 7. A solution for Ron's headphone woes. Assistant tip: Read it! Ways to improve battery life on the...
AAA 601: Price Hikes Are A-Comin - Ron's Pixel Watch review, Windows Subsystem for Android, Android 13 Go
October 26, 2022 04:47 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBAndroid 13 (Go edition) announced with Material You, Google Play System Updates, and more Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Android finally gets its stable release How to sideload Android apps using WSA on Windows 11 The Galaxy S22 gets Android 13, Samsung posts timeline for older devices Ron reviews the Pixel Watch The $228 OnePlus Nord N300 packs good looks, 33 W charging Nothing hikes the price of Ear 1 earbuds by 50 percent / The $99 earbuds will soon cost $149 @nothing: Made to ...
AAA 600: Garden of Pixels - Pixel 7 review, Pixel Watch review, Razer Edge, Signal loses SMS, Passkey in Chrome
October 19, 2022 04:33 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBPixel 7 review, Pixel Watch review, Razer Edge, Signal loses SMS, Passkey in Chrome Google's Pixel 7 Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera. Report: Google 'doubling down' on Pixel with added focus on its own hardware as Samsung bleeds. Google's Pixel Watch is Nice, But It's Missing Some Oomph. Google Pixel Watch review: it's a smarter Fitbit. Google Fit is missing. Motorola's Rollable Phone Concept Changes Size With the Press of a Button. Razer's Edge is one sharp-looking cloud gaming...
AAA 595: Google's Notification Oasis - Tim Cook shade, RIP Pixelbook, Android feature drop, Pixel Tablet Pro
September 14, 2022 06:16 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBTim Cook dashes hopes for RCS support to arrive on iPhones. @lockheimer: It's clear why Apple is opposing interoperability. But people should be able to send high quality videos and photos to their mom without having to buy her a new phone. @SamsungMobileUS: A brief summary of our reactions to the "innovative" new devices announced on Wednesday. @vvaiibhav: Dynamic Island Style Notifications / Now Playing on Xiaomi MIUI. Mi Theme Developers never disappoint. September's Android Feature ...
AAA 594: User Choice 5G - Pixel hardware event, satellite connectivity in Android 14, Twitter edit, Stack review
September 07, 2022 04:53 - 1 hour - 47 MBGoogle announces October 6 hardware event for Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch. Google confirms Pixel 7 series will run on new 'Tensor G2' chip. Pixel 7 series and Pixel 7a may bring 'higher quality' Bluetooth LE Audio support. Google's Pixel 7 Pro gets a very quick unboxing as the launch approaches. With Pixel 7, Google starts moving flagship production out of China as it 'explores' 2023 foldable. Google Pixel Watch: Specs, price, Wear OS 3, and everything we know so far. The Pixel Tablet cou...
AAA 593: Twitter's Circle is Open! - Cross Device SDK, Pixel 6a review, Logitech handheld, Android Auto Receiver
August 31, 2022 05:05 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBAnnouncing Cross-device SDK Developer Preview for building rich multi-device experiences on Android. Google letting Android app devs build Nearby Share-esque cross-device experiences. Android 14 Beta likely starts April 2023 as Android 13 QPR period shortened. Google's Android Auto Receiver app lets you use Android Auto on your car's Android Automotive head unit. Android Auto Receiver lets you run Android Auto from your phone on an Android Automotive head unit. What's new for Android A...
AAA 592: Kotlin Makes Android Innovation Fun - The Motorola Edge, 5 Years of Kotlin, 64-bit only Android
August 24, 2022 04:22 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBGoogle confirms Android 13 Betas will continue in September with more Quarterly platform release tests When will Nothing Phone 1 get Android 13? Stop worrying about version numbers, says Carl Pei Nothing says the Phone 1 will get Android 13 in the first half of 2023 Fitbit surprises everyone with an August 24 smartwatch event Google celebrates 5 years of Kotlin on Android Motorola's latest mid-range phone has plenty to prove Google Pixel 7 launch could take place in September, not Oct...
AAA 591: Developing For the Solana Saga - Android 13 is out, Pixel Buds Pro review, magiceraser.io, RCS feedback
August 17, 2022 06:19 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBInterview with Andrew Watson, Senior Android Developer, Solana Labs. Topics include how Blockchain benefits the smartphone, challenges for developers, APIs for the smartphone. Paradise at the Crypto Arcade: Inside the Web3 Revolution. Android 13 arrives for Pixel phones starting today. 50 features in Android 13 you should know about. Pixel 6 owners who upgrade to Android 13 can never go back. Android 12 is running on 13.3% of all devices ahead of Android 13 launch. How Google is back...
AAA 590: Google Talks RCS and Apple - Jan Jedrzejowicz interview, OnePlus 10T review, CameraX standards
August 10, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBInterview with Jan Jedrzejowicz, Head of Product Management for Messages at Google Topics include the Get the Message campaign, what Apple stands to gain from supporting RCS, whether an RCS API is in the pipeline, and the struggles of spam in RCS. @MishaalRahman: Google is working to bring Game Dashboard out of SystemUIGoogle and into Google Play Services. This is likely to make the feature available to non-Pixel devices, though I can't confirm that yet. @MishaalRahman: Samsung is workin...
AAA 589: The Good and Bad of React Native - Samsung Repair Mode, Asus Zenfone 9, Z Flip 4 color combos
August 03, 2022 05:11 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBAndroid 13 likely getting a September launch. @AndroidDev: Privacy and transparency are core values in the Android community. We heard your feedback that you find the app permissions section in Google Play useful, and we've decided to reinstate it. Samsung's "repair mode" lets technicians look at your phone, not your data. Asus' compact Zenfone 9 comes with incredible gimbal-like camera stabilization. Official page: go down to "Big on sharpness" to see a rendering of how the camera unit...
AAA 588: Android's Boss Girl Stage - Pixel 6a review, Nothing Phone (1) review, Play Store at 10 years
July 27, 2022 05:47 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBYou can make your new Pixel look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Android 13 Beta 4.1 Released for Pixel Phones. Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 while touting nearly 10 million foldables sold last year. This Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 price leak might disappoint you. Huyen shows off her last feature from Trello. Google's Pixel 6a is Proof Mid-Range Can Feel Premium. Google's trade-in values for older Pixels skyrocket when buying the Pixel 6a. Nothing Phone (1) ...
AAA 587: Dog Days of Android - Nova Launcher acquired, Snapdragon W5+, Samsung Unpacked 2022, ad blockers
July 20, 2022 02:01 - 1 hour - 42 MBNova Launcher acquired, Snapdragon W5+, Samsung Unpacked 2022, ad blockers, and more. Final Android 13 Beta update, official release is next! The Final Android 13 Beta is Here. Google introduces new in-app purchase policy for EEA users. Google Play hides app permissions in favor of developer-written descriptions. The first Wear OS smartwatch with Snapdragon W5+ will be from Mobvoi. @evleaks: All the features of the Snapdragon W5+. Montblanc offers a good look at Wear OS 3 witho...
AAA 586: The Exploding RDLE Economy - Nothing Phone (1) launch, Galaxy S23 and Qualcomm, Asus Zenfone 9, Heardle
July 13, 2022 05:47 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBNothing Has Officially Launched its Phone, and It's Too Bad It's Not Coming to The U.S. The most annoying part of watching HDR content on Android could be getting a fix. How SDR dimming will help Android blend an SDR UI with HDR video. One city is urging taxi drivers against slapping five phones on their dashboards. Galaxy S23 reportedly ditching Exynos chips, going for Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 worldwide. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro leak out in official renders. Asus' leaked Zenf...
AAA 585: Struggling Android Metaphors - Lock screen ads, Nothing Phone (1) price, EU regulation
July 06, 2022 05:58 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBLock screen ads, Nothing Phone (1) price, EU regulation, ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro, and more. Your next Android phone's lock screen could be filled with ads The EU just pummeled Big Tech again: Here are the newest rules Google blocks popular app's update in South Korea over third-party billing ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro review: The ultimate gaming powerhouse HTC quietly announced a new Android tablet — and nobody noticed Xiaomi 12S Ultra revealed with massive 1-inch 50MP Leica camera Here's how...
AAA 584: The HTC Footnote - Android 13 easter egg, Metaverse and Blockchain phones, Windows 3D pinball
June 29, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBNothing Lives Up to Its Name, Hypes Up Nothing. Nothing Phone (1) isn't coming to the United States at launch. Android 13 Beta 3.3 rolls out to Pixel with Wi-Fi and other connectivity fixes, more. Google hatches the Android 13 easter egg and it's literally all the emoji. Google I/O 2012 set a high-water mark for innovative hardware that has yet to be approached again. OSOM OV1 is dead, now a crypto-focused smartphone called the 'Solana Saga'. HTC's smartphone division limps on with me...
AAA 583: The Nothing Parade - Nearby Unlock, Drake loves Android, Ambient Music Mod, Samsung Wallet
June 22, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 41 MBNearby Unlock might let you get into your Android phone with your Wear OS watch. Here's an animation found within Google Play Services that illustrates this "Nearby Unlock" feature. Android 13's clipboard overlay will soon dedicate a button to Nearby Share. Google rolls out Android 13 Beta 3.2 to Pixel with several bug fixes. @MishaalRahman: The back-to-home animation, which is part of the overall 'predictive back navigation' feature, now properly shows a preview of the home screen when...
AAA 582: Phantom Touch Problems - Android 13 Beta 3, SafetyNet API, Nothing event announced, Google Talk RIP
June 15, 2022 04:26 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBAndroid 13 Inches Even Closer to Launch with Its Third Beta. Some large screens can get Beta 3, can go to Beta Partners page to find out. Here's everything new in Android 13 Beta 3. Google's getting rid of SafetyNet Attestation, but the root and ROM crowd shouldn't celebrate yet. UK will not copy EU demand for common charging cable. Qualcomm's super-expensive Snapdragon Insiders phone isn't getting its expected updates. Nothing will launch its debut smartphone on July 12th. New Nothi...
AAA 581: Duo Meets Meet - Pixel feature drop, pocket operator app, USB-C in the EU, Bixby feedback
June 08, 2022 05:07 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBNew for Pixel: Music videos, vaccine cards and more. Pixel June 2022 update isn't just about new features — it brings plenty of bug fixes, too. pocket operator for Pixel. Android 12 Beta Program ends with QPR3, Pixel phones will automatically be unenrolled. Google disables RCS ads in India following rampant spam by businesses. USB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU 'by autumn 2024'. Someone says they bought a Pixel 7 Pro prototype on Facebook Marketplace. Someone used the ...
AAA 580: Palooza-palooza - Pixel 7 on eBay, Pixel Fold delayed, transparent Nothing Phone (1), Galaxy Z Fold4 specs
June 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBAlleged Pixel 7 prototype hits eBay months ahead of the phone's official release. Google Pixel 7 Prototype - 128GB - Stormy Black (Unlocked). A mysterious high-end Pixel phone may be in the works. 5 things the Google Pixel Ultra needs to succeed. Google reportedly further postpones the foldable Pixel phone. Source: Pixel Watch battery life is expected to last a day. Likely Google Pixel tablet gets USI certification and stylus support. Nothing Phone (1) to come with transparent design...
AAA 579: The Case of the Yellowing Case - Amazon Fire 7 Tablet, Galaxy Watch 4 gets Assistant, free GSuite
May 25, 2022 04:37 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBGoogle backtracks on legacy GSuite account shutdown, won't take user emails. Google puts Tinder ban on hold pending yet another Play Billing lawsuit. End The Google Tax. Epic Games' Bandcamp temporarily wins right to use its own payments system on Google Play. Material You on Android 12 awarded prestigious iF Gold Design Award. Galaxy Z Flip 3: iF Gold Award 2022. Amazon's new Fire 7 tablet finally has a USB-C port. Amazon's updating the foundation of Fire OS to something a bit more ...
AAA 578: Google IO 2022 Recap - Pixel 7, Pixel Tablet, Compose for Wear OS, Google Wallet, Predictive Back Gesture
May 18, 2022 05:02 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWhat was it like to be Shoreline for Google IO this year? Android 13 Beta 2 released during IO! Here's everything new in Android 13 Beta 2. Migrate an app that uses unsupported back navigation APIs to platform APIs. Android Auto is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover. Google TV is Getting a Neat Picture-in-Picture Mode. Google Adopts 10-Step Skin Tone Scale to Teach Diversity to Its AI. Google unveils new Results About You page, ecosystem-wide Google Account Safety Status. Google Pixel 6...
AAA 577: Motorola Rolla - Google IO predictions, Pixel Watch, Sharp Aquos R7, I/O Pinball, FIDO Passkey
May 11, 2022 05:22 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBAndroid teases messaging, cross-device updates, and more news at Google I/O 2022. Rumored Pixel Buds Pro could take advantage of Android 13's new audio tech. How to Watch and What to Expect From Google I/O 2022. Apple, Google, and Microsoft want to kill the password with "Passkey" standard. Sharp Aquos R7 launches w/ huge 1-inch 47.2MP sensor, 240Hz AMOLED display. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 'Pro' gets further confirmation through codename leak. Photos of Motorola's third-gen foldable Raz...
AAA 576: She Self Shares by the Sea Shore - Google IO schedule, Nord N20 5G review, Nothing Launcher, back button
May 04, 2022 04:35 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBGoogle previews I/O 2022 schedule, 'What's new' keynotes, and sessions. 6 Google I/O 2022 streams to watch even if you're not a developer. 10 years on, Google Glass is still a Google I/O high point. How Android 13 could make back navigation more seamless. Android 13 predictive back navigation sounds like trouble for custom launchers. Nearby Share now lets you move files across all your Android devices hassle-free. Google Play system updates for May bring Nearby Share to self, Google H...
AAA 575: There's Gotta Be a Better Way - Android 13 Beta 1, Upside Down Cake, Pixel Watch AMA, Google Wallet
April 27, 2022 05:14 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBAndroid 13 Beta 1 is available for Pixel phones and you can download it now. Google just made it easier to try Android 13 on your non-Pixel phone. Android 13 fixes one of the worst things about controlling your smart home. Android 13 Beta 1 just quadrupled its Material You theme options. Android 13's squiggly media player dances to the music with you. Android 13 Beta 1 adds a handy clipboard overlay that lets you edit what you copy. Dockable Nest Hub rumors pick up speed with new Andr...
AAA 574: Recycled By Google - Passkeys, Pixel 6a at the FCC, Pixel Watch getting real, hyperlocal weather
April 20, 2022 05:07 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBAndroid 13 is getting location privacy indicator (similar to the Camera and Mic ones we saw in Android 12) Nearby Share is going to get a "self-share" mode to share files quickly with other devices logged into the same Google account Android 13 might get a combined setting page called "Security & Privacy", Mishaal could see it, says it isn't functional quite yet Google Pay will remain the branding for contactless payments, but digital cards may be branded as... wait for it... Wallet. An...
AAA 573: Essential Home Returns - Unlimited Google Photos, Dirty Pipe, Vivo X Fold, Google Lens Multisearch
April 13, 2022 05:11 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBLatest Android 12 QPR3 Beta includes fix for Dirty Pipe exploit on Pixel 6. Unlimited Google Photos backup returns as exclusive Google One tier for T-Mobile customers. Google joins Samsung in working with iFixit on a self-repair program. Essential's never-released smart speaker surfaces running Android on its circular display. Essential Inc never released smart speaker prototype unique. The Vivo X Fold has a fingerprint reader on both screens. Exclusive: OnePlus working on its first f...
AAA 572: Dual Wielding eSIMs - Dual eSIM support, OnePlus 10 Pro, Motorola Edge+, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Galaxy A53
April 06, 2022 04:23 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBGoogle looks to be building Bluetooth tracker detection directly into Android. Google's patented solution to an eSIM limitation is coming to Android 13. Samsung Is Making It a Lot Easier to Repair Your Galaxy Smartphone. Google's April Pixel update includes wireless charging fixes for Pixel 6 phones. The OnePlus 10 Pro Is a Perfectly Respectable Third Choice in the Android Wars. Motorola's Edge+ Is Capable, but Its Camera Can't Compete. Xiaomi's 12 Pro Is a Great Android Phone, but Yo...
AAA 571: Android 13 For Smart Displays - App throttling for devs, Nothing phone(1), Digital Markets Act, Pixel 6a
March 30, 2022 04:54 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBHow Google is quietly building Android 13 for smart displays. Source: Google working on a new Nest Hub with a detachable tablet form factor for 2022. Android 13 deep dive: Every change up to DP2, is thoroughly documented. Android 13 will add a setting to throttle Internet speeds. GSMA: The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2021. NOTHING'S FIRST SMARTPHONE IS AIMED AT APPLE, NOT ONEPLUS. Xiaomi's latest phones face Geekbench delisting amid app throttling controversy. @jfpoole: Her...
AAA 570: Deepfaking The Moon - Google IO date, Xiaomi CyberDog, Messages and Dialer privacy, Android 13 DP2
March 23, 2022 04:47 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBAndroid 13 preview locks down notifications, adds more to the tablet taskbar. Android 13 Developer Preview 2 hands-on: Top new features. Android 13 continues the proud tradition of Do Not Disturb changes with a full rebrand. Android 13 finally makes it possible to control smart home devices without unlocking your phone. Google I/O 2022 takes place May 11–12 as a virtual event with live keynotes. Sundar Pichai's slightly confusing tweet about it. The Android lawn statues have disappear...
AAA 569: Android Beta-Mageddon - Xiaomi 12 Pro, app archiving, Play as you Download, Nothing event announced
March 16, 2022 05:33 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBGoogle shares a grand vision of tablets surpassing laptop sales, 'tablet-first' Android apps, more. Google releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to start previewing June's Pixel Feature Drop. Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine. Xiaomi 12 Pro global flagship announced for $999. Samsung Galaxy S22 update now widely available removes performance throttling in apps and games. Samsung's flagship Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets also throttle performance in some...
AAA 568: No Twelvel For The Sixel - Android 12.1, Samsung throttling, OSOM gets real, HTC Metaverse phone
March 09, 2022 06:38 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBAndroid 12L is official as "Android 12.1," rolling out now to Pixel phones. Android 12L: Hands-on with EVERY new feature and function. New Feature Drop update leaves out Pixel 6, improves Live Caption & Live Translate. Geekbench just banned the last four years of Samsung flagships over throttling debacle. Samsung responds to app-throttling discovery, promises to ship an off switch. OSOM talks about its first phone, ahead of a Q4 release. Carl Pei's Nothing is working on a smartphone. ...
AAA 567: The Many F-Words of Android - Mobile World Congress round-up, AT&T breaks RCS, lossless Bluetooth audio
March 02, 2022 05:08 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBAT&T is trying to take over Google's RCS and users aren't having it Google giving app developers more time to fill the Play Store's Data safety section Google Play is making it maddeningly difficult to tell what's new with your favorite apps The OnePlus 10 Pro is launching globally next month with OxygenOS 12.1, not Unified OS [Update] OnePlus calls off merger between OxygenOS and ColorOS, but they'll still share a codebase Oppo Find X5 series goes official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, ima...
AAA 566: Galaxy S22 Ultra on Twosday! - Nothing smartphone, Shortwave email, OnePlus 10 Pro destroyed, Privacy Sandbox
February 23, 2022 06:44 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBGoogle Plans Privacy Changes but Promises to Not Be Disruptive. Android's toothless "Privacy Sandbox" fails to answer iOS tracking limits. Google confirms Pixel 6 Wi-Fi issues, fix coming with March update. From the Editor's Desk: Let's talk about the "Nothing phone". Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra Is Too Much. The Big Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Camera Shoot-Out. Galaxy S22+ Impressions. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 reportedly has an S Pen silo, roughly the same screen sizes. First details o...