All About Android (Audio)
431 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -All 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 554: Google TV vs. Roku TV - Pixel feature drop, Qualcomm Razer collab, Pixel repairs invade privacy
December 08, 2021 06:27 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBGoogle announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021. Google rolling out Android digital car key support to Pixel 6, Galaxy S21 on select BMWs. Google's latest Pixel Feature drop enables ultra-wideband on Pixel 6 Pro, Now Playing enhancements, and more. Android TV 12 is now available, unclear when it's headed to Chromecast with Google TV. Everything new in Android TV 12: tweaked design, privacy toggles, 'Quick Connect,' more [Gallery]. Google is 'investigating' reports...
AAA 553: Shake, Rattle, and Phone - Developing an SDK, Amazon Appstore and Android 12, Best apps of 2021
December 01, 2021 06:41 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBBrief Chat with Madona about her experience developing for Android / Budgeting Buddy Android 12 launched a month ago and Amazon Appstore still won't run on it Samsung reportedly stopping Galaxy Note production at the end of the year Samsung's new 200MP camera module could debut in some surprising phones Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform ushers in a new generation for Qualcomm Google offers developer discount on Lenovo Tab P12 Pro to test Android 12L Google Play's Best of 2021 'Class...
AAA 552: Android Devices Unseen - Pixel 6a leaks, Moto Watch 100, iMessage reactions on Android, At a Glance
November 24, 2021 04:09 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBPixel 6a leaks, Moto Watch 100, iMessage reactions on Android, At a Glance What is Esper.io? What is DevOps? Android 12L deep dive: Every change, thoroughly documented Android 11 on nearly a quarter of all devices, but it's not the most used version of Google's OS Wear OS Share Surges on Samsung's Highest Quarterly Smartwatch Shipments in Q3 2021 Google Pixel 6a will run on a Tensor chip, but a lesser camera than Pixel 6 Fairphone 2 passes six years of software updates with new Andro...
AAA 551: Developer's Guide to Android 12 - Pixel 6 phantom calling bug, Galaxy Buds Pro infection, Balmuda Phone
November 17, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBInterview with Annyce Davis about how a team prioritizes Android 12 features. Google Meet is raising its participant limit to an insane 500 people. Google rolls out a fix for the Pixel 6's phantom calling bug. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways. Japan's new Balmuda Phone is adorably compact w/ HTC One X vibes, Pixel 4a 5G specs, Android 11. Google Has Reportedly Canceled Its Never-Announced Foldable Phone. Android 12 will always open non-verified links in the...
AAA 550: Joe Shmoe's Android Adventure - Twitter Blue, Niantic Lightship, Nord 2 battery explosion, forced 2SV
November 10, 2021 06:16 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBGoogle says Pixel 6 fingerprint scanner is slow due to increased security. Google releases Fingerprint Calibration tool for the Pixel 6 to help with repairs. Some Google Pixel 6 units can apparently be unlocked with other people's fingerprints. These are the only Pixel 6 screen protectors Google recommends. Chromecast volume controls are disabled on Android 12 due to a 'legal issue'. Google is now requiring 2-Step Verification (2SV) for many more accounts. Google's Pixel foldable comi...
AAA 549: Thumb Yoga - Android 12L, Pixel 6 review, Magic Eraser for all, Tasker saves the day, the next Tensor
November 03, 2021 04:51 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBAndroid 12 is so last week: Meet Android 12L, now in developer preview Android 12L is also coming to phones, Beta Program for Pixel coming later Google confirms Android 12L features will be 'coming soon' to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 Android's November patch leaves behind the Pixel 3, fixes Pixel 6 issues Google Tensor's 2nd-gen update is in the works, likely for Pixel 7 Ron's Pixel 6 review Royole FlexPai 3 leaked render shows a new design and a pop-selfie camera Android 12 users can resto...
AAA 548: The Pixie Six - Pixel 6 Pro review, fence removal, Oculus Go unlocked, Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition
October 27, 2021 05:21 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBJason reviews the Pixel 6 Pro. Tshaka's review of the Pixel 6 Pro. How important is Google's new Real Tone feature in the camera? Jason puts fence removal using the Magic Eraser to the test. Google defends the Android 12 'Internet' QS panel, details future Pixel Feature Drop tweak. Oculus Go is now free of Facebook's control with its final software update. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition brings back the magic of Moto Maker in 2021. Free YouTube Music tier going audio-only as v...
AAA 547: All About Pixels - Pixel 6 Pro hands-on, Real Tone, Assistant Voice Typing, Direct My Call, Pixel Pass
October 20, 2021 05:36 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBPixel 6 Hands-on. Pixel 6 Pro Hands-on. Google says Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro stick with 3 years of major OS updates, 5 years of security. It's not just you, the Google Store is struggling amid Pixel 6 launch, Google working on a fix. Real Tone is Google's attempt at a more inclusive Android camera. Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro finally bring new camera hardware in addition to software. Say hello to better phone calls. New 'Assistant voice typing' in Gboard lets you dictate, edit te...
AAA 546: Pixel Pass Preview - RCS on iPhone? New Google TV features, goodbye "Hey Google" (sort of)
October 13, 2021 04:47 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBGoogle TV receives multi-user profile support, glanceable cards in ambient mode, and more 'Pixel Pass' is Google's rumored response to Apple One SVP of Android offers an open invitation to help Apple put RCS texting on the iPhone Nokia T20 Android tablet launches under $250 w/ 3 years of updates promised Pixel 6 marketing site confirms 30W charging, '80% faster performance' from Tensor Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro press renders leak to reveal new At a Glance, face unlock, more Google says ...
AAA 545: Material You University - Android 12 released, Pixel 6 event, Fairphone 4, BlueStacks X
October 06, 2021 04:45 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBAndroid 12 released, Pixel 6 event, Fairphone 4, BlueStacks X Android 12 releases today, but the update for Pixel phones comes later. Google working on 'finishing touches' for its Android 12 update with 'Pixel-exclusive' features. Google just announced its Pixel 6 event on October 19th. Google Pay's disastrous year continues, promised bank account feature is dead. Fairphone 4 has an incredible 5-year warranty, aims for 6 years of updates. Lenovo Legion Play leaked: Handheld game...
AAA 544: No One Wins the Streaming Wars - Android 12.1, USB-C for all, Wyze Buds Pro review, Galaxy S22 Ultra
September 29, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBHands-on with Android 12.1: First look at the update for foldable phones! Everything we know about Android 12.1: Foldables, fixes, dynamic colors, and more. Google Brings More Pixel-Exclusive Features to All Android Phones. Android adds facial gesture controls and handwriting recognition accessibility features. EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones. Microsoft's new Surface Duo 2 has all the features that were missing the first time around. The original Surface ...
AAA 543: It's Pixel Season - Pixel foldables, Pixel 6 Pro and Tensor leaks, Note 22 Ultra, Android 6 permissions
September 22, 2021 05:03 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBOnePlus Spills the Details on What Its Merger With Oppo Will Look Like. ColorOS vs OxygenOS. Android 6 and up will start stripping unused apps' permissions. Google Play Services now lets you delete your advertising ID when you opt out of ad personalization. Google's foldable phone plans include two devices, Android 12.1 release. Android 12.1 will improve the foldable phone experience likely in preparation for the Pixel Fold. Galaxy Fold-style Pixel foldable, 'Jumbojack,' spotted in An...
AAA 542: Android Tablet Two-fer - Tab P11 Pro and Galaxy Tab S7 FE reviews, Android 12 Beta 5, Driving Mode
September 15, 2021 05:24 - 1 hour - 45 MBAndroid 12 Beta 5 update, the official release is next!. Here's everything new in Android 12 Beta 5 [Gallery]. Android 12 Beta 5: Easter egg expands with Dynamic Color home screen widget. Android 12 appears to be set for October 4 launch. Exclusive: Here's everything we learned about the Pixel 6 Pro from the actual phone. Google brings Nexus back from the dead... to tease Pixel 6 moments after iPhone 13 event. With Android 12 around the corner, the year-old Microsoft Surface Duo is st...
AAA 541: Samsung Hardware Showdown - Notification ads, RCS failures, YouTube Music Search, Lenovo Duet
September 08, 2021 03:16 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBNotification ads, RCS failures, YouTube Music Search, Lenovo Duet Reminder: Cheap Android Tablets Come With a Bloatware Tax Lenovo Tips application advertising paid services via notifications In case you consider buying: my @lenovo tablet was remotely modified... RCS functionality in Google's Messages app seems to be randomly breaking Google Messages and RCS weren't ready for the complications of Hurricane Ida Google reportedly optimistic about Pixel 6 sales, increases production by...
AAA 540: Tear Down Those Walls - App-store payments, Lenovo Tab P11 Pro, Pixel 6 UWB, Assistant Daylong Routines
September 01, 2021 04:49 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBGoogle Play app store revenue hit $11.2 bln in 2019, lawsuit says. Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments. Apple, Google Mobile Dominance Faces Tough Test in South Korea. Lenovo Tab P11 Pro first look. Fossil unveils Gen 6: Snapdragon 4100+, SpO2, redesigned charging rings, and Wear OS 3 in 2022. Google reiterates that Pixel 6 will have UWB as it works to expand support in Android 13. Report: Pixel 6 will source its 5G mmWave modem from Samsung in...
AAA 539: Android v. Capitalism - Play Store incentives, face control, Pixel 5a overheating, Carsifi, MagVOOC
August 25, 2021 04:29 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBEpic Court Documents Show How Google Pays Competitors to Not Compete Court Docs Show Google's Gaming Plans Include Native Android Apps on Windows and Mac Android's latest accessibility feature lets you control your phone with facial expressions The Pixel 5a overheats while recording video Google has already discontinued the Pixel 5 Android Auto gets another crowdfunded dongle to add wireless support to your car Carsifi: Wireless Android Auto Adapter Oppo Shows Off a Faster Version of...
AAA 538: Fellowship of the Droids - Pixel 5a with 5G review, Galaxy Z Flip 3 hands-on, Android 12 Beta 4
August 18, 2021 04:28 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBAndroid 12 reaches Platform Stability with Beta 4, out now for Pixel phones Android 12 Beta 4 hands-on: Top new features [video] Android 12 Beta 4: Hands-on with yet more new features [Video] VPNs are completely broken in Android 12 Beta 4 It Sounds Like Google's Find My Network for Android Will Work Just Like Apple's Android's Find My Device network preps to crowdsource locating lost phones, secure vehicle data Review: Androids is a developer commentary track for the Android 1.0 era ...
AAA 537: Pixel Royole with Cheese - Samsung Unpacked preview, OnePlus foldable spoiler, Mi Mix 4, Google Chat
August 11, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBMonthly Pulse: Xiaomi Becomes #1 Smartphone Brand Globally for First Time Ever. Where we can finally admit the Samsung Galaxy S21 is just a dog? More Galaxy Z Fold 3 leaks show off the under-display camera, case w/ outer screen protection. Galaxy Z Flip 3 leak provides full spec rundown before official unveiling. Samsung Malaysia accidentally published Galaxy Z Fold3 Ads before immediately taking them down. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3: Hands-On. Samsung details new smartwatch...
AAA 536: Pixel 6 Powered By Samsung? - Goodbye Gingerbread, Huawei P50, YouTube Lite, Rec Room, Qualcomm Phone
August 04, 2021 04:58 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBPixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Hu...
AAA 535: Android Is Better Than iPhone - Wear OS 3, Galaxy Watch 4, AAWireless review, Backup by Google One, Nothing Ear (1)
July 28, 2021 03:41 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBSamsung will announce new foldables on August 11 Samsung confirms there won't be a Galaxy Note 21 this year Google's Wear OS 3 plans mean Android users should wait to buy a smartwatch Leaked Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 videos show the new One UI Watch in action Android has won the phone world war Android's earthquake warning system proved effective in the Philippines yesterday AAWireless review by Ron Richards Nothing officially reveals its $99 Ear (1) true wireless earbuds Realme is the...
AAA 534: Unless You Swallow The Watch - Android 12 Beta 3, Pixel Foldable? Migrating to a new phone
July 21, 2021 04:23 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBAndroid 12 Beta 3 with scrolling screenshots and more Verizon will switch to Android Messages for RCS default app Google redesigns a lot of emoji Samsung's Ultra-Thin Glass may be used on the Google Pixel foldable Only 2 years of Android updates for Sony Xperia 1 III It will be easier to find Wear OS apps on the Google Play Store New Google TV features for Android Tv You can now join group calls in progress on WhatsApp Ron and Flo's tips for migrating to a new Android phone Read o...
AAA 533: OnePlus Cheats and Samsung Leaks - ONN FHD Streaming Stick review, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked lineup leaked? OnePlus admits to throttling app performance
July 14, 2021 04:59 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBSamsung Galaxy Unpacked lineup leaked by @evleaks? Did Samsung accidentally reveal the Galaxy Watch 4 and Z Fold 3 early in a video? Samsung Galaxy S22 rumored to have a 200MP camera and Olympus partnership OnePlus admits to throttling app performance Could this be the final Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro specifications? Flo reviews the ONN FHD Streaming Stick with Google TV The S Pen Pro stylus will work with the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 3 OnePlus Nord 2 rumored to have a 50MP main camera A...
AAA 532: App Bundle of Caveats - Doogee X96, Huawei Media Pad Pro, AT&T and RCS, Pokemon Go
July 07, 2021 03:57 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBDoogee X96, Huawei Media Pad Pro, AT&T and RCS, Pokemon Go People Who Hate Walled Gardens Aren't Going to Like Where Google's Taking the Play Store. OnePlus commits to 3 years of Android updates by merging OxygenOS with Oppo's ColorOS. Doogee X96 Pro first look. Huawei's New MatePad Would Be a True iPad Rival If Only It Had Google Apps. POCO M3 Pro, Redmi Note 10 5G, and 5G outside of the US. AT&T joins T-Mobile in switching all Android phones to Google's Messages app for RCS. ...
AAA 531: It's Not the Megapixels, It's How You Use Them - GoogleTV home screen ads, One Plus Nord first look, Xiaomi's making a 200 MP phone?
June 30, 2021 04:19 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBGoogle wants Android devs to support more form factors for a higher cut of app sales Google TV now has video ads on the home screen Google brings gaming to Chromebooks with Unity partnership Samsung's new Wear OS preview Florence Ion has a OnePlus Nord N200 preview Lenovo announces a 13 inch Android tablet that can also be an external monitor Dynamic theming comes to Android 12 apps with a third-party library Social VR platform "Rec Room" is coming to Android More earbud recommendat...
AAA 530: OnePlus Plus Oppo - Pixel Buds A-series Review, Android "Find My" network, business chat, Live Space
June 23, 2021 04:16 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBThe OnePlus Merger With Oppo Might Be the End of Android Enthusiast Phones OnePlus promises 'faster and more stable' software updates as the company merges w/ Oppo A new journey for OnePlus OnePlus Clarifies It Will Stick to OxygenOS on its Phones Globally Despite Merging With OPPO Google may be working on an Android version of Apple's "Find My" network MWC 2021: Getting Ready for the Virtual Samsung Galaxy Event Jason's Pixel Buds A-Series Review Motorola Defy (2021) is official; Th...
AAA 529: Google Chat For All - Android 12 Beta 2, Emoji Kitchen, spatial audio, Locked Folders, Transformers
June 16, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBAndroid 12 Beta 2: Wallpaper-based 'Material You' color themes have arrived Android 12's beautiful color-changing UI already lives up to the hype Android 12 Beta 2 has a new way of managing Wi-Fi connections Hands-on with Privacy Dashboard, one of Android 12's best new features Android 12 Beta 2: Pixel 5 finally gets 'Columbus' double-tap back gesture with 'Quick Tap' Here's everything new in Android 12 Beta 2 Dave Burke: Android 12's beta is by far our most downloaded/installed beta ...
AAA 528: The Worst Fork in the World - HarmonyOS, Pixel Buds A, Urbanista Miami review, Stadia on Google TV
June 09, 2021 05:13 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBGoogle Will Let You Opt Out of Being Tracked by Apps in Android 12 Huawei officially replaces Android with HarmonyOS, which is also Android HarmonyOS on the Huawei MatePad Pro brings the look of iPadOS to Android Huawei's Watch 3 is its first HarmonyOS smartwatch June Pixel Feature Drop: Astrophotography video, Photos Locked Folder, and more New Google Pixel Feature Lets You Lock Away Your Private Photos Review of the Urbanista Miami headphones Images of cases for the 5G Pixel 6 and ...
AAA 527: Android TV is Onn - Google Photos, Xiaomi fast charging, Muskie on eBay, Email-palooza
June 02, 2021 04:43 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBGoogle Photos' free storage is ending — here's what you can do. Here's how Google is changing emoji design in Android 12 instead of bringing back the blobs. Report: Google once made it more difficult for Android users to keep their location private. Xiaomi says it can now fully charge a phone in eight minutes at 200W. HTC-manufactured Pixel 2 XL prototype 'muskie' shows up on eBay. Walmart's Android TV devices showing up at some retail locations ahead of formal release. Mini rev...
AAA 526: Samsung Has the Best Pet Names - Fuchsia OS, Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Xiaomi's Modular Dream
May 26, 2021 04:31 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBAndroid 12 Preview: A Phone That's Perfectly Customized to You Nest Update Will Make Google's Gadgets Work With New Smart Home Standard The biggest Wear OS update in years has arrived: Here's what it looks like Wear OS Just Got a Second Chance—It Better Not Blow It Google is officially releasing its Fuchsia OS, starting w/ first-gen Nest Hub Magisk developer John Wu leaves Apple to join Google on the Android security team 'Pixel 6 Pro' renders point to a return to big Google phones w/...
AAA 525: Android 12 is Material You - Privacy Dashboard, Wear, Project Starline, LaMDA, Pixel 'Passport'
May 19, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBAndroid now powers over 3 billion devices Android 12 Preview: First Look at Google's Radical New Design Android 12 Beta: Designed for you Android 12 will have more precise privacy controls, but experts aren't fully convinced Android 12 Will Let You Fine-Tune Permissions on Data-Hungry Apps Android 12 adds kill switches for camera and mic permissions Now You Don't Have to Worry About Losing Your Chromecast Remote Android phones will act more like iPhones in Android 12 Google is build...
AAA 524: Gaming Phones? Get Good - Black Shark 4 review, 2FA default on Google, Clubhouse on Android
May 12, 2021 05:23 - 1 hour - 46 MBGoogle is launching its own version of Apple's privacy nutrition labels Google will soon automatically enable two-factor authentication on eligible accounts Google TV-like experience coming to Android tablets Walmart Onn Android TV streamer shows up on the retailer's website with a possible $30 price Lenovo teases a new Android tablet with HDMI input for consoles Juan's Black Shark 4 gaming phone review The Clubhouse Android app is finally available in the Play Store OnePlus built a ...
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 - 49.1 MBPichai 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 - 34.4 MBGoogle 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 - 33.4 MBExclusive: 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 - 44.4 MBDiscord'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 - 41.8 MBWhitechapel 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 - 36.7 MBYour 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 - 37.1 MBAndroid 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 - 42 MBGoogle 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 - 46.5 MBSearching 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 - 34.6 MBGoogle 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 - 42.4 MBAndroid 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 - 48.3 MBSam 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 - 35.4 MBAndroid 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 - 40.4 MBGoogle 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 - 35.5 MBInterview 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 - 35 MBGalaxy 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 - 34.7 MBConsumer 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 - 42.3 MBSamsung 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 - 49.4 MBTop 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 ...