All About Android (Video)
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 27 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 523: Love The Phone You're With - Google IO schedule, UWB API, Clubhouse for Android, Premium Twitter
May 05, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 1.53 GB VideoPichai teases 'significant' announcements at Google I/O 2021 as product cycles return to normal Google's I/O schedule is up, featuring a familiar face Here are the seven Google I/O events you'll want to watch Google Nest Hub shows up at Bluetooth SIG running 'Fuchsia 1.0' Google announces 'Pixel Buds A-Series' in inadvertent unveil Google Assistant Will Now Finally Be Able to Say Your Name Correctly Google's next Pixel phone could hop on the ultrawide bandwagon with Samsung and Apple ...
AAA 522: Guacamole Comes To Android - Android 12 DP3, Roku gets Quibi, RedMagic Watch, Kindle Fire Kids Pro
April 28, 2021 05:22 - 1 hour - 1.09 GB VideoGoogle rolling out Android 12 Developer Preview 3 for Pixel phones Here's everything new in Android 12 Developer Preview 3 Android 12 DP3 Analysis: Here are all the hidden features! Android 12 Developer Preview 3 literally cuts corners Google's Guacamole may be premature, but it sounds ripe to become an Android feature Roku's new original content will be anything but Amazon's new Fire Kids Pro tablets are designed to win over older kids The $99 RedMagic Watch is now available — but s...
AAA 521: The Fold 'n Roll - Android 12 leak, Sony Xperia 1 III, Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2, Now Playing ported
April 21, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 1.03 GB VideoExclusive: Here's a first look at some more upcoming features in Android 12 Android 12 could be getting this Windows 95 feature Android 12 will automatically hibernate unused apps to free up space Android 12 may automatically translate apps to your native language Google will finally let file manager apps request "All Files Access" on Android 11 next month Samsung teases 'the most powerful' Galaxy device is coming at its April 28th Unpacked event Samsung to unveil a new travel keyboar...
AAA 520: The Not-So-Smart Watch - OnePlus Watch review, virtual Google IO, Digital Wellbeing "Heads Up" feature
April 14, 2021 05:46 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoDiscord's NSFW Block on iOS Might Hurt Artists the Most Google I/O 2021 will be virtual and free to attend from May 18-20 Google officially confirms the Pixel 5a 5G exists, will launch later this year T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T have reportedly killed their RCS joint venture Jason reviews the OnePlus Watch Google is killing "Google Play Movies & TV" on smart TVs Google Shopping for Android, iOS shutting down in favor of the web New 'Heads Up' feature nags distracted Android users to ...
AAA 519: Goodbye LG, Hardly Knew Ye - Whitechapel & Pixel 6, Casio G-Squad Pro, Galaxy S21 one month later
April 07, 2021 04:57 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoWhitechapel and Pixel 6, Casio G-Squad Pro, Galaxy S21 one month later RIP LG: South Korean giant officially exits the smartphone market. The 6 worst LG smartphones of all time. What is your favorite LG mobile device? Exclusive: Pixel 6 will be powered by new Google-made 'Whitechapel' chip. How Google's secretive smartphone chip might stack up against Apple and Qualcomm. The Pixel 6 could take on the next iPhone with a custom Google processor. Casio launches first G-Shock Wea...
AAA 518: Xiaomi's Liquid Lens Camera - Mi Mix Fold and Mi 1 Ultra, Android Ready SE Alliance, Assistant Memory
March 31, 2021 05:07 - 1 hour - 1.84 GB VideoYour next Pixel phone might also be your car keys Announcing the Android Ready SE Alliance T-Mobile is betting big on Google's Android services: RCS, YouTube TV, Pixel, and more Google's Android 12 preview lands another update Xiaomi announces the Mi Mix Fold, its first folding phone Xiaomi's new flagship has a giant camera bump with its own OLED screen Xiaomi Announces Mi 11 Ultra: The Largest Smartphone Camera Motorola launches its first flagship Moto G phone: the Moto G100 Google...
AAA 517: The Ups and Downs of Android - OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus Watch, Android 12 DP2, WebView havok, Aurora Store
March 24, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 857 MB VideoAndroid 12 Developer Preview 2 is here with better notification security and picture-in-picture enhancements Here's everything new in Android 12 Developer Preview 2 Android 12 DP2 Hidden Features Changelog: New Search widget, Taskbar, and more! Android 12 DP2 hints at a future Pixel device with an under-display fingerprint scanner PSA: If your Android apps keep crashing, uninstall 'WebView' Samsung bets big on foldable smartphones amid chip crunch Samsung Warns of Severe Chip Crunch W...
AAA 516: Google's Play Store Fee Cut - Chris Lacy weighs in, Nest Hub gen 2, ZTE Blade X1 5G review, AAWireless
March 17, 2021 05:43 - 1 hour - 875 MB VideoGoogle cuts app store fees for developers on first million in annual sales Google announces 2nd-gen Nest Hub with Soli-powered 'Sleep Sensing' for $99 'AAWireless' dongle for wireless Android Auto starts shipping to customers Asus ROG Phone 5 has the longest battery life of any Android phone we've ever tested ZTE Blade X1 5G review by Flo Walmart gets ready to release an Android TV stick What audiobook apps are the best? Google Voice will soon no longer be able to forward text messag...
AAA 515: Nothing's First Something - Tech review ethics, OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, Snapdragon Sound, Moto 360
March 10, 2021 06:18 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoSearching for truth in gadget reviews When PR companies get involved in the reviews process Are reviewers critical enough in their reviews? Arizona advances bill forcing Apple and Google to allow - Fortnite-style alternative payment options Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Sound certification promises a big wave of hi-fi wireless headphones Carl Pei's Nothing teases design of true wireless earbuds OnePlus just goes ahead and shows us the OnePlus 9 Pro Samsung may use Wear OS on a coming Gal...
AAA 514: ZTE Dominates Mobile World Congress - Galaxy S II gets Android 11, Duo's Lyra codec, Carbon 1 MK II
March 03, 2021 05:05 - 1 hour - 833 MB VideoGoogle Maps is getting a new trick (plus 5 other Android features coming) Sleep tracking on Android is about to get a lot better with Google's new Sleep API Google's about to enhance AR performance by taking advantage of your phone's dual cameras Google TV 'basic' mode will strip smart features, apps on TVs from TCL, Sony, others The Galaxy S II still lives: Developer unofficially ports LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 'Hey Google' hotword on Wear OS has been broken for months; Googl...
AAA 513: Unlocking Android 12 Secrets - Developer Preview is out! Pixel 5a is... familiar, Samsung updates
February 24, 2021 06:27 - 1 hour - 986 MB VideoAndroid 12 "Snow Cone": Everything we know so far about Google's next big update, with Developer Preview 1 changes! This may be our first look at Android 12's new lock screen and notifications UI. Android 12 brings UI optimizations for easier one-handed use. Google prepares to add Pixel-exclusive lock screen clocks in Android 12. Android 12's audio-coupled haptic effect is even cooler than it sounds. Android 12 may use machine learning to fix the Back Gesture Problem. Android 12 final...
AAA 512: Much Ado About Essentially Nothing - Android Automotive explained, Material NEXT, Facebook Watch
February 17, 2021 05:59 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoSam Abuelsamid breaks down the common misconceptions of Android Auto and Android Automotive Google Ventures invested in Nothing which then bought Essential for some reason A Facebook Watch running Android is in the works LastPass announced major changes to its free tier and people are angry about it Xiaomi's next big phone leaks and it has a ginormous camera bump Fuchsia OS might be able to run Linux and Android apps natively... someday A real world example of the impact of Android 11...
AAA 511: Don't Go Chasing Waterfall Displays - Android 12 UI refresh, Clubhouse confusion, Metalenz
February 10, 2021 06:42 - 1 hour - 767 MB VideoAndroid 12 is getting a significant UI update including a theming engine. Xiaomi's concept phone has a quad-curved waterfall display that makes Ron smile. Metalenz announced new camera tech that could change smartphone photography. Google Fit turns your phone into a heart-rate monitor with no extra hardware. People mistake Clubhouse for a different app and review-bomb it on the Play Store. Android TV is getting most of the visual updates that came to Google TV already. Chromecast with...
AAA 510: Google Giving Up on Games? - Stadia strategy shifts, Ford Going Android Automotive, Sony Xperia Pro
February 03, 2021 05:27 - 1 hour - 933 MB VideoGoogle shutters Stadia Games and Entertainment development studio Ford is adopting Android Automotive starting in 2023 The Sony Xperia Pro is expensive but video producers might love it Xiaomi and Motorola are competing on wireless over-air battery charging Robinhood app got slammed with negative reviews after GameStop gate Gambling apps will soon arrive in the Google Play Store The chicken and egg scenario of human behavior and rugged phones "How can I back up my game progress when ...
AAA 509: Beeper Brings iMessage to Android - No more green bubbles, LG's exit, Android 12, Oneplus and Oppo
January 27, 2021 05:36 - 1 hour - 826 MB VideoInterview with Eric Migikovsky, creator of Beeper Google is open sourcing Tilt Brush. Android 12 features might include App Pairs and double tap gesture. Google is redesigning search results on mobile. LG is condering an exit of the smartphone business. OnePlus and Oppo move closer in a combined R&D situation. Honor's first post-Huawei device, the Honor V40, is announced. A TON of rugged phone emails! Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/36e0DyM Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion...
AAA 508: How Rugged Is Your Phone? - Galaxy S21, Google Owns Fitbit, Android 12 Features, Pocketcasts for Sale
January 20, 2021 06:18 - 1 hour - 863 MB VideoGalaxy S21, Google Owns Fitbit, Android 12 Features, Pocketcasts for Sale Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Buds Pro and SmartTag. Google's acquisition of Fitbit is finalized. Pocket Casts is up for sale three years after its last sale. WhatsApp is bleeding users after a data policy change. Android 12 features are hitting AOSP more frequently. Android 11 has a game controller bug that still isn't fixed. Play Store now ha...
AAA 507: The Controllable Rollable - CES 2021, Moto G Stylus, TCL NXTPAPER, Kyocera Duraforce, LG Rollable
January 13, 2021 05:57 - 1 hour - 779 MB VideoConsumer Electronics Show 2021 and how it differs from years past Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling at Home initiative Motorola G series of devices including a Pixel 4a competitor The LG Rollable is shown off and coming this year LG TVs will support Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now out of the box TCL TVs will get the new Google TV interface TCL showcases its Scroll form factor device TCL NXTPAPER is an Android tablet and e-reader in one Fossil's Gen 5 LTE is pretty unremarkable Kyocera Duraf...
AAA 506: Android Adjacent - Galaxy S21 event, Nest Hub with Soli, OnePlus wearables, Oculus Quest 2
January 06, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoSamsung announces an event for the Galaxy S21 series. Google is bringing Soli radar to a Nest Hub device. OnePlus is getting ready to release a fitness wearable. Flo talks about her big gift this year: The Oculus Quest 2. Is there a line to be drawn between the Quest 2 and Daydream? Jason nerds out with his big gift: The C64 emulation system. Ron's new home is posing some complicated smart home questions. Ron's getting the Samsung Frame TV because it doesn't look like a TV. Flo's re...
AAA 505: 2020 in the Rear View - Biggest stories, our favorite hardware, disappointing trends, important apps
December 30, 2020 05:43 - 1 hour - 1.23 GB VideoTop News of 2020 includes: COVID-19 and event cancellations. The failure of Contact Tracing. Honor spinning out of Huawei. The confusing OnePlus strategy. Google Play Music and YouTube Music. Samsung's commitment to three years of OS upgrades. The growing ubiquity of RCS. Best Hardware of 2020 includes: Google Pixel 4a OnePlus Nord Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G OnePlus 8 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Vivo X51 5G Xiaomi Redmi 9 Disappointing trends ...
AAA 504: Best of 2020 - A Look Back at the Best AAA Moments of the Year!
December 22, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 961 MB VideoJoin Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards on a look back at the best AAA moments of 2020! Moments include: Why anyone should embrace the transition to YouTube Music. The return of OMG Chad. Flo's missed music cue. Jason's camping story. Pixel 4a hands-on. Leo shows off the Surface Duo. Lightning photography with the Pixel 4a. What dessert is Android 11, David Burke? Triggering Flo's Google Home. The case of the missing Galaxy Z Fold2. Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, an...
AAA 503: Stadia's Shining Moment - Cyberpunk 2077, Lenovo m10 HD review, Urbanista London review, bye Home Max
December 16, 2020 06:08 - 1 hour - 976 MB VideoCyberpunk 2077 is Stadia's moment to shine. Google kills the Google Home Max. Florence reviews the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD. Jason reviews the Urbanista London earphones. Samsung sort of confirms the Galaxy S21 launch date. Oppo has a concept phone that folds seven ways. AAWireless brings wireless connectivity to any Android Auto. Googlefier makes it easy to bring Google to Huawei devices. Does a USB-C hub work with the Pixel 4a? What was the tipping point for moving from YouTube Mu...
AAA 502: Google Killed What Now? - Killed By Google interview, Pixel feature drop, Aukey EP-N5 Buds hands-on
December 09, 2020 05:31 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoInterview with Cody Ogden, creator of killedbygoogle.com. LG is going to outsource its low and mid-range devices. Florence Ion reviews the Aukey EP-N5 True Wireless Earbuds Pixel phones get a new feature drop with adaptive features. Fuschia OS is still around and Google wants your help with it. Google Pay redesign is rolling out to more people. Google Maps is democratizing Street View for everyone. What are some good Hangouts Dialer alternatives? Why does my phone say 5G when I'm ge...
AAA 501: Android Ostracization - Snapdragon 888, Acer Spin 713 review, ART on Mainline, Best of Play Awards
December 02, 2020 06:11 - 1 hour - 955 MB VideoQualcomm announces the new premium Snapdragon 888 SoC. Jason reviews the Acer Chromebook Spin 713. Android Runtime will become a Mainline module in Android 12. RCS finally begins to get end-to-end encryption. Google's Best of Play awards for 2020 are decided. Netflix is absent from the Google TV app that unifies streaming services. Ron gives an update on his Google Play Music transition. Ron and Jason really want a rollable phone like the Oppo X 2021. How to deactivate RCS Chat on M...
AAA 500: This is Your Life - Celebrating 500 episodes with surprise guests from the show's past
November 25, 2020 06:43 - 1 hour - 1.11 GB VideoEileen Rivera, Josh Windisch, Victor Bognot, and a twist ending. How one emailer is getting around the Google Photos changes. Not all USB-C cords are made the same. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3m8WhPy Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guests: Eileen Rivera, Josh Windisch, and Victor Bognot Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Sponsor: itpro.tv/allaboutandroid promo code AAA30
AAA 499: Google Photos Wants Payback - Time to pay for Photos storage, OnePlus Buds Z review, Oppo's rollable
November 18, 2020 05:32 - 1 hour - 1.05 GB VideoGoogle changes the free storage rules for Google Photos Jason reviews the OnePlus Buds Z wireless earbuds The OPPO X 2021 is a concept rollable phone that looks cool! Google Chromecast and Nest Audio devices may soon link up OSOM is sans-Rubin and all about privacy and security Google Pay is about to share a big revamp of the service 2021 will not see a new Samsung Note device Google Play User's Choice Awards is up for voting Google's Expeditions app is now shutting down How do Con...
AAA 499: Google Photos Wants Payback -
November 18, 2020 05:32 - 1 hour - 1.05 GB VideoGoogle changes the free storage rules for Google Photos Jason reviews the OnePlus Buds Z wireless earbuds The OPPO X 2021 is a concept rollable phone that looks cool! Google Chromecast and Nest Audio devices may soon link up OSOM is sans-Rubin and all about privacy and security Google Pay is about to share a big revamp of the service 2021 will not see a new Samsung Note device Google Play User's Choice Awards is up for voting Google's Expeditions app is now shutting down How do Con...
AAA 498: 13 Years Of Android - Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 review, OnePlus Nord N10 5G impressions, a fishy email
November 11, 2020 05:27 - 1 hour - 932 MB VideoAndroid turns 13 and much reminiscing is had Jason summarizes his Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 review Jason goes hands-on with the OnePlus Nord N10 5G An emailer shares a story that sounds pretty fishy How to get a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle Motorola announces the Moto G9 Power LG's next Explorer Project device could be rollable An emailer recommends VLC for media playback Another emailer recommends MP3 Tag for music management Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3eQII4C ...
AAA 497: Motorola's Razr Burn - Moto Razr 5G boxes opened before shipping, Google Play Music replacements
November 04, 2020 05:58 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoXDA's Mishaal Rahman talks about the Pro1-X phone. Motorola Razr 5G devices are shipping new but opened and folded. Florence rounds up some replacements for Google Play Music. Samsung's Exynos chip might end up in Xiaomi and Oppo phones. A look at the Sony Ericsson VAIO smartphone that never was. App comparisons might come to the Play Store. Why is the Exposure Notification system so fragmented? Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/38aV2Lp Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and ...
AAA 496: OnePlus Nord N10 is Not Art - Flo's LG Wing review, Icon redesign, XDA and F(x)tec's Pro1-X phone
October 28, 2020 05:06 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoFlorence gives a full review of the LG Wing XDA and (fx)tec announced the Pro1-x with Linux Galaxy S30 might not have power brick and headphones OnePlus announced the Nord N10 for the US Google's redesigned icons are very similar Google Play Music is dying for more people Hacking two Google Homes to talk to each other What to replace an Essential phone with A look at GPS Map Stamp Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/34zzDcX Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards ...
AAA 495: Tasker Unpacked with João Dias - LG Wing and Pixel 4a 5G unboxing, OnePlus 8T review
October 21, 2020 05:44 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoTasker developer João Dias breaks some news about a future feature. Florence Ion unboxes the LG Wing. Jason Howell unboxes the Pixel 4a 5G. Comparing the 2020 Pixels side by side. Jason Howell reviews the OnePlus 8T. Google Assistant Driving Mode is finally rolling out. Assistant's new Hum to Search feature. Samsung Galaxy S21 series could launch in January. User review of aodNotify for Android. How a deleted Google account affects the Nest Camera and Thermostat Read our show not...
AAA 494: Pixel 5 First Look - Sony Xperia 1 II & TicWatch Pro 3 Hands-On
October 14, 2020 04:44 - 1 hour - 1.11 GB VideoSomeGadgetGuy Juan Bagnell joins Ron and Flo, bringing the goods: A first look at the Google Pixel 5. Hands-on Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II comparison. Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 GPS smartwatch with Wear OS review. OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei leaves the company to start a new venture. Google Play Movies & TV app is now named Google TV. Apple ends the included EarPods and power adapter with the iPhone 12. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/370YqYU Hosts: Florence Ion and Ron Ri...
AAA 493: Google Hardware in Our Hands - Chromecast With Google TV, Nest Audio, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5g
October 07, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 902 MB VideoChromecast With Google TV, Nest Audio, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Walking through every device from Google's Fall event. Pixel 5 is less than premium, but good enough. Pixel 4a XL is the goldilocks device of the lineup. Chromecast with Google TV is appealing but lacks Stadia support. Nest Audio is the first major Google Home update in four years. Bringing Google TV to Android TV devices is possible. Android 11 kills Daydream once and for all. ASUS unveils the ROG Phone 3 for gamer...
AAA 492: Galaxy S20 FE First Look - Galaxy Tab S7 Plus review, Android 12 and app stores, Royole Flexpai 2
September 30, 2020 05:25 - 1 hour - 1.04 GB VideoHayato Huseman shares his first impressions of the Galaxy S20 FE. Jason goes hands-on with the Galaxy Z Flip2. Hayato Huseman reviews the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. Google is making big changes for developers in the Play Store. What we expect from tomorrow's Google hardware event. Royole Flexpai 2 is unveiled for a pricey $1500. XDA Developer demonstrates the gains made by Project Treble. Why the OnePlus fingerprint sensor is so darn bright. YouTube Music won't allow children to use it for...
AAA 491: Android Predicted an Earthquake! - Android 11 on Android TV, OnePlus 8T, Pixel 5, Xbox game streaming
September 23, 2020 04:35 - 1 hour - 834 MB VideoAndroids Earthquake Alert system is put to the test. Android 11 comes to Android TV... Slowly. How printing on Android 11 works now. Google Pixel 5 is now fully leaked ahead of the event. OnePlus 8T is beginning to leak too ahead of its event. (see a theme?) Sony's Xperia 5 II is announced and it's coming to the US. Xbox One game streaming is free on Android! Jason shows off the beta of Tap, Tap for tap gestures on the back of the phone. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/2Ev...
AAA 490: Surface Duo Flip-Flops - So does the LG Wing and Razr 5G, Google's hardware event announced
September 16, 2020 05:19 - 1 hour - 1.21 GB VideoLeo Laporte has thoughts after living with the Surface Duo Google announces its next big hardware event Feds bust OnePlus for copying Apple Airpods LG announces the LG Wing swiveling smartphone Motoroa tries again with the Razr 5G Android Go 11 supports more low end devices YouTube Music is now the default music player on smart speakers Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/2E8jG2U Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Leo Laporte Subscribe to All About A...
AAA 489: That's SO Android 11! - Shady Switch emulator, Scorbit is released, Essential staffer's new project
September 09, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoAndroid 11 is officially released and arriving on a number of devices Essential staffers have started their own company An Indiegogo campaign brings wireless android auto to all A shady Nintendo Switch emulator for Android called Egg NS Ron unveils Scorbit, an app for connecting pinball machines Samsung's patent for a transparent smartphone is the future TCL announces two midrange Android tablets The OnePlus 8T is right around the corner YouTube Music is not for kids Read our show ...
AAA 488: All These Flipping Phones! - Galaxy Z Fold 2, ZTE Axon 20 5G, LG Wing, OnePlus Clover, Fairphone 3+
September 02, 2020 04:52 - 1 hour - 914 MB VideoSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is fully revealed at Unpacked 2. The ZTE Axon 29 5G has an under-display camera. Asus Zenfone 7 embraces the flippable camera system. The unannounced LG Wing is a sight to behold. OnePlus Clover could be the follow-up to the Nord. Google's Sabrina Android TV dongle is appearing in-store inventory. Lenovo has new Android tablets in time for the holidays. The Fairphone 3+ is made from 40% recycled plastic. Nvidia just rolled out its 25th software update to the ...
AAA 487: Note 20 Ultra: The Mega Phone - 5G BlackBerry, Pixel 5 specs, Civilization IV, Assistant on FitBit
August 26, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB VideoJason shares impressions of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Android Auto will work wirelessly with all Android 11 devices. Pixel Buds gets a feature drop. Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 get some considerable leaks. Android 11 eliminates choice in the name of security. A new BlackBerry device that supports 5G is set for 2021. Google's weather frog is wearing a mask now. Corbin Davenport reviews Civilization IV for Android. Why the PinePhone has a dipswitch for the headphone jack,. FitBit Versa g...
AAA 486: Upgrade Promises Are Improving - Samsung and Microsoft's upgrade commitments, Surface Duo release date, OxygenOS 11 redesign
August 19, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 913 MB VideoSamsung and Microsoft will offer OS upgrades for three years. Google might replace Duo with Google Meet. OnePlus OxygenOS 11 is less stock, more custom. Microsoft's Surface Duo will release in September. Epic Games' Fortnite was booted from ther Play Store. PinePhone runs Linux and has hardware dipswitches! ZTE's Axon 20 5G will be first with under display camera. Motorola has a foldable on deck for September 9. Google Dialer app is opening up to more devices. Read our show notes h...
AAA 485: Samsung's Confusing Note 20 Series - Earthquake detection, Pixel 4a First Look, Android TV update
August 12, 2020 05:11 - 1 hour - 1.03 GB VideoGoogle releases five new features for all Android users. Jason goes hands-on with the Pixel 4a. Samsung's Note 20 lineup is bizarre. Samsung nailed the Galaxy Z Fold 2 though! Android TV gets some long-overdue updates. Google stops selling the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. Android 11 Beta 3 is out and the final release is near. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Watch 3, and Galaxy Tab S7+. Ron reviews Dodo Drop for local file sharing. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/2DC76rQ Hosts: Jas...
AAA 484: Google Pixel 4a REVEALED! - Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, LG Velvet Three-view, Nearby Share, Family Bell
August 05, 2020 04:32 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoGoogle pulled the cover off of the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5. Ron, Jason, and Flo review the LG Velvet together. Nearby Sharing is now available on more devices. Assistant's new Family Bell feature is for distance learning. Google Play Music is about to go away for good. Movies Anywhere makes shared viewing easier. Florence reviews Simple File Manager Pro. Plus, emails about Dark Sky alternatives, Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch, and the disappearing frog! Read our show notes here:...
AAA 483: OnePlus Nord & LG Velvet - Midrange innovation, CES 2021 goes digital, Quick Charge 5, ROG Phone 3
July 29, 2020 04:45 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoConsumer Electronics Show is all digital for 2021. OnePlus Nord review roundup. Qualcomm's Quick Charge 5 spec is crazy fast. LG Velvet unboxing ahead of a "threeview." Asus ROG Phone 3 is for the power-hungry. A look at new emoji coming to Android 11. NBC Peacock TV is released for all platforms. Jason demonstrates ConverStory. Read our show notes here: http://twit.to/aaa483shownotes Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Joshua Vergara Subscribe to All About...
AAA 482: Google's Dave Burke Talks Android 11 - Conversations, Permissions, Background Kills, Updates, Dessert
July 22, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 834 MB VideoGoogle's Dave Burke, VP of Engineering for Android at Google answers questions about Android 11. Including: Internal dessert name, standout features, messaging, notifications, permissions, screen recorder, background kills, Scoped Storage, updates, and upcoming features we haven't seen yet. Jason goes hands-on with the new OnePlus Nord. Samsung's Unpacked event will unveil five new devices! Emails about parenting and technology, Smart App Suggestions in Android 11, and Pixel 4 XL defect...
AAA 481: Leak Week - Nest Speaker, Pixel 4a, Galaxy Tab S7
July 15, 2020 04:14 - 1 hour - 909 MB VideoGoogle Nest speaker leaks and Google embraces it. Pixel 4a is published to the Canadian Google Store prematurely. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 has leaked ahead of the August event. Android 11 Beta 2 brings Platform Stability for developers. Android engineers participate in a Reddit AMA. Android 10 update numbers are better than any other version. Google Play Pass gets expanded to new markets. Microsoft and Google partner up on Progressive Web App tools. Ron Richards checks out Hey for em...
AAA 480: Sony Xperia 1 II & LG Velvet Impressions - Galaxy Unpacked & OnePlus Nord Events Announced
July 08, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 1.09 GB VideoSony Xperia 1 II and LG Velvet hands-on, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, Nearby Sharing. Samsung announces its Galaxy Unpacked event for the Note 20 series. David Imel goes hands-on with the Sony Xperia 1 II. Google's Nearby Sharing file sharing feature is in a limited beta. OnePlus's Nord event will be an augmented reality experience. David Imel reviews the LG Velvet smartphone. Google discontinues the Pixel 3a. Will the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5 release at the same time? Dark...
AAA 479: YouTube TV Cancelled! - YouTube TV price hike, India app ban
July 01, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 922 MB VideoYouTube TV price hike, India app ban, OnePlus Nord. YouTube TV gets a huge price hike and no one's happy. Big Android 11 features that might not come to all phones. India bans many Chinese apps including TikTok. Nearby, Google's AirDrop feature is near! OnePlus Z will actually be the OnePlus Nord. Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon Wear 4100. ARCore 1.18 brings object occlusion and depth sensing. Google Pixel 4a hits the FCC. The design of the Galaxy Fold 2 leaks. Jason checks out D...
AAA 479: YouTube TV Cancelled!
July 01, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 922 MB VideoYouTube TV price hike, India app ban, OnePlus Nord. YouTube TV gets a huge price hike and no one's happy. Big Android 11 features that might not come to all phones. India bans many Chinese apps including TikTok. Nearby, Google's AirDrop feature is near! OnePlus Z will actually be the OnePlus Nord. Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon Wear 4100. ARCore 1.18 brings object occlusion and depth sensing. Google Pixel 4a hits the FCC. The design of the Galaxy Fold 2 leaks. Jason checks out D...
AAA 478: iOS 14 Vs. Android - Widgets on iOS, OnePlus Z, Adobe Photoshop Camera
June 24, 2020 05:33 - 1 hour - 1.17 GB VideoNew iOS features borrowed from Android OnePlus teases "something new" New gaming phones from Asus and Lenovo in July More leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Mobvoi releases TicWatch C2+ Microsoft Defender comes to Android Android App Arena results breakdown with charts and graphs! Read our show notes here: http://twit.to/aaa478shownotes Hosts: Florence Ion and Ron Richards Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Sponsors: mintmobile.com/android...
AAA 478: iOS 14 Vs. Android
June 24, 2020 05:33 - 1 hour - 1.17 GB VideoNew iOS features borrowed from Android OnePlus teases "something new" New gaming phones from Asus and Lenovo in July More leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Mobvoi releases TicWatch C2+ Microsoft Defender comes to Android Android App Arena results breakdown with charts and graphs! Read our show notes here: http://twit.to/aaa478shownotes Hosts: Florence Ion and Ron Richards Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Sponsors: mintmobile.com/android...
AAA 477: Android 11 Beta Unveiled - New features, Stadia expansion, new show format!
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 1.1 GB VideoAndroid 11 Features, BTS Samsung collaboration, new show format! Android 11 Beta 1 is out with some interesting new features. A few features aren't available yet but are likely coming soon. Samsung reveals the BTS Edition Galaxy S20+ and Buds+. Stadia support is expanding and the starter kit is even cheaper. ASUS ROG Phone 3 is detailed by a Chinese regulatory agency. Google's Area 120 division released a Pinterest-alike called Tangi. HTC debuts two midranges: U20 5G and Desire 20 Pr...