Android Authority Podcast
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 37 ratingsThe Android Authority Podcast – discussing topics in Android every week.
The Android Authority Podcast brings you all the top stories and features based on your favorite mobile operating system: Android. We help make Android more accessible to all, and dive deeper into the details when we can, there's something in here for everyone.
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Fin Part Deux
January 31, 2020 23:48 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBThis is the last episode of the second season of the Android Authority podcast. That sucks. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have tech to talk about. Adam, Joe, and Jonathan gather for one last time to talk about Motorola’s upcoming flagship, and care for your RAZR. LG is keeping the headphone jack flame a’burnin. And finally, we look back on some other operating systems that have come and gone over the years. RIP webOS, RIP Windows Phone, RIP #AAPodcast Podcast Pick: Real Graphene Power Ban...
LG’s promise and Google’s experiments
January 25, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBWe have a ton of housecleaning to take care of right off the bat including the Moto RAZR, Whatsapp’s dark mode, MWC 2020 and more. Plus, we take a look at LG’s implementation of Android 10 on the LG V50 with dual screen. Speaking of dual screens, Microsoft has some thoughts on how to implement dual screens. Google is experimenting with ways to help you use your phone less, and one of our editors wants you to update apps less often. What’s up with that? Podcast Pick: LG G8x Visit http://w...
A Samsung fanboy’s wet dream
January 18, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBFresh off the CES Train, we have some housecleaning to do. We chat about the Escobar Fold, Google hitting a trillion dollar valuation, and in what ways iOS is better than our favorite OS (spoiler alert: not a lot of ways). Our main story is the rumored specifications of the Galaxy S20, especially the S20 Ultra, and it’s 120sorta-Hz screen. We take a deeper look at Bluetooth Audio LE and the LC3 codec along with Bluetooth SIG, and Huawei’s Google loophole is just delightful. Tech We Like: D...
#CES2020 was amazing!
January 11, 2020 02:09 - 55 minutes - 44.2 MBJonathan Feist leads David Imel, Hadlee Simons, and C. Scott Brown for a roundtable discussion of all the top showings at CES 2020. It was a great show. We’ve got a folding screen laptop from Lenovo, a gorgeous Chromebook from Samsung, new codecs and technologies for Bluetooth, and electrochromic glass. There’s so much to cover and only four of us, but we got it all on the Android Authority podcast! Recorded January 9, 2020 Topics All the announcements from CES CES 2020 Top Picks Aw...
#CES2020 Preview and Xiaomi’s insecurity
January 04, 2020 19:05 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBC. Scott Brown joins Joe and Adam to talk about what he’s excited about for CES next week. Looking back on a decade of Android we revisit some of the most iconic Android phones from the 2010s. Plus we look ahead to some things we’d like to see out of phone makers in 2020. Finally, another Wi-Fi camera security concern, this time coming from Xiaomi. All this and some more surprises along the way. Recorded January 3, 2020 Topics Report: 12 million Huawei Mate 30 phones shipped, but whe...
Google vs. Fortnite, Round 2019
December 28, 2019 00:05 - 57 minutes - 46.4 MBIt’s the last podcast of the decade and we’re looking back on the 2010s, and 2019, and looking ahead to 2020. What were the biggest tech fails of 2019? What were the best apps? What were the best games? And what will 5G look like in 2020? It’s exciting and it’s all here on the Android Authority Podcast. Tech We Like: Kindle Paperwhite Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPick Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this p...
Best of Android 2019: And the winner is...
December 22, 2019 17:54 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBEvery year, Android Authority looks to award the best smartphone released. But if you ask 50 different reviewers what the best phone of the year is, you’ll get 30 different ideas. But if you look at just the objective numbers, only one stands above the rest. It’s a very narrow field, but there is one clear winner, and we’re looking to crown that winner. Chris Thomas, executive editor of SoundGuys, and chief product tester joins us to discuss our various categories, how they were tested, w...
Google > Ring. Snapdragon > Apple A13. 2 Zooms > Zoom.
December 21, 2019 16:07 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOnePlus has a concept phone coming to CES and Samsung has a Star Wars phone out now. The Snapdragon 865 finally beat its Apple counterpart - kinda. The New York Times investigated the location data obtained from a data mining company and it’s scary AF. Ring security is basically non-existent, and Google wants to climb into bed with them. And finally a smartphone is doing zoom right. Recorded December 20, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your pho...
DJI Mavic Mini Podcast Review: Small but mighty
December 18, 2019 21:43 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBJonathan Feist from Dronerush.com joins Adam to talk about what might be the best bargain in tech in 2019. The DJI Mavic mini is a tiny powerhouse, that skirts a couple of rules on its way to your stocking. Is this the best drone for beginners? Is this a drone from pros? Join us as we talk about the pros, the cons, and just who the heck this drone is for on the Android Authority podcast! Podcast Pick: DJI Mavic Mini Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPick Affiliate disclosure: We may r...
Google dropping features and fancy watches featuring The Mr. Mobile, Michael Fisher
December 14, 2019 00:34 - 57 minutes - 46 MBThe Mr. Mobile a.k.a. Michael Fisher drops by and joins Adam and Jonathan this week. Samsung has (NOT!) sold 1 million Galaxy Fold units, and we’re talking about why or why not. We take a look at the latest Moto360 coming from Motorola (more like Nope-arola), and the Fossil Gen 5 smart watches. Google is bringing “Feature Drops” to the Pixel and what’s up with that? And final thoughts from Hawaii and Snapdragon. Tech We Like: Boss Audio BVCP9685 Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks ...
Meet Google’s new boss, same as the old boss
December 07, 2019 00:41 - 56 minutes - 45 MBAdam, Jonathan, and Joe discuss the Escobar Fold 1 and the...unique marketing approach for this phone. Qualcomm’s Hawaii-based processor event dropped and with it the Snapdragons 865, 765, and 765G. Speaking of G, there will be 5G’s with every processor. And finally, we look at Alphabet and Google, now running with the same CEO as Brin and Page quietly head for the exits. All that and more on the Android Authority podcast! Recorded December 5, 2019 Topics Pablo Escobar’s brother rele...
Deadpool’s Mint and driving with Google in cars
November 30, 2019 01:09 - 45 minutes - 36.3 MBAdam, Jonathan, and Joe get together on this short holiday week to chat about Android Auto. Adam has a new radio and Joe is an old Android Auto soul. Plus, Deadpool now owns an MVNO, Mint Mobile and what’s up with that? Also, we take a look at Lenovo’s latest smart screen, and Google’s new ambient mode coming to your chargers. All that and more on the Android Authority podcast Podcast Pick: BOSS Audio BVCP9685A Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may recei...
The Android Authority Black Friday Wish List
November 29, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBAdam, Jonathan, and Joe list the items they’ll be looking to buy this Black Friday. And here they are: Nintendo Switch with free minecraft - $299 Ring Doorbell with Echo Show - $179 Fire 7 tablet - $29.99 Anker 15000 mah power pack - $24.99 Ecobee 4 - $199 Sony Playstation 4 Slim - $199 Fitbit Charge 3 - $99.95 Fossil Sport - $149.00 Nest Hello - $149.00 Samsung 11.6” Chromebook - $99 Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones - $278.00 DJI Mavic 2 Pro - $1379.00 Onn 5W wire...
Hello Google Stadia! Farewell, John Legere!
November 23, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBJoe Hindy takes a turn at the hosting mic while Adam and Jonathan join him to chat. We get some final thoughts on Google Stadia, and why Joe is so set against it. Plus our favorite carrier CEO is stepping down next year, and we talk about filling his sizable and hilarious shoes. Finally, AT&T is launching a sub-6 5G network in five cities bringing some stiff competition to Sprint’s 5G network. Recorded November 22, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case fo...
Google Stadia Podcast Review: Life is a subscription
November 23, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBDavid Imel joins Adam to talk about Google’s new cloud-streaming gaming platform, Google Stadia. Is this the gaming solution of the future? Is the future ready for this device? Join Adam and David as they discuss the ins and outs of Google’s latest service and the controller that goes along with it. Subscriptions are a way of life these days, and Stadia is the latest to fight for your monthly dollars. Tech We Like: Google Stadia controller Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affil...
Google checks in on Moto's RAZR ambitions
November 16, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBAdam, Jonathan, and Joe talk mostly Moto RAZR, Motorola’s folding phone and it’s pretty awesome. We also geek out over retro mode on the phone. Also, we take a look at Apple’s comments about Chromebooks in the classroom and Google’s checking account. What do those things have to do with each other? And finally, for App Matters, Joe walks us through Disney+, its struggles at launch and its overall value. All that and more on the Android Authority Podcast! Podcast Pick: Mixcder E7 Active Noi...
A Pentacamera masterpiece and Google Pixel Perks
November 09, 2019 01:47 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWe’ve got a ton of housecleaning to do and C. Scott Brown joins Adam and Jonathan to do it. The Google Pixel 4 gets a crazy Black Friday deal. Astro mode comes to older Pixel phones, Google Play Points and custom ringtones galore. Plus, we look at Fossil’s new hybrid smartwatch, Xiaomi’s 5-camera wonder, and the Uncarrier is at it again. All this and so much more on the Android Authority Podcast! Tech We Like: DJI Mavic Mini Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: ...
Google’s Fit, Moto’s RAZR, and who the hell is BBK??? Featuring Andru Edwards from Gear Live!
November 02, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBAdam and Joe are joined by Andru Edwards, host of the Geared Up Podcast to talk about the Google Pixel. The battery is small, but people are buying it anyway. We take a look at one of the best deals in phones in 2019, the LG G8x. Samsung may lose its top spot in smartphone shipments - kinda. Google is getting healthy with Fitbit in its fold, and speaking of folding, holy cow those Moto RAZR photos are hawt! Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks to see our Amazon Store! Affiliate discl...
Final Pixel 4 thoughts and lots of surprises
October 26, 2019 15:34 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBDavid Imel joins Adam and Jonathan to wrap up our final thoughts on the Google Pixel 4. Does Google have the right strategy following Apple’s lead? Just how valuable is Soli and Motion Sense anyway? LG launches a whole lotta phone for not a whole lotta money. TCL has a surprise foldable design that it can’t wait to show off. Finally, the big four carriers in the US are all sliding into each other’s DMs to cook something up for everyone. Recorded October 25, 2019 Topics Best podcasts y...
Google Pixel 4 Podcast Review: It’s so Google
October 23, 2019 14:30 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Google Pixel 4 is a fairly controversial phone. It’s got so much great going for it, but it also falls short in a few key areas. Our review calls it the “but” phone, because it has an amazing camera, but it lacks an ultrawide lens. It has remarkable performance, but the battery life is not great. It’s really good, but here’s a reason why it’s not so great. We have both reviewers of the phone - Kris Carlon and David Imel to talk about the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL! Recorded October 22,...
Motorola’s new RAZR, and Google Pixel 4 final thoughts
October 19, 2019 01:17 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBMotorola sent out invitations for its folding phone, and we discuss what we’re looking forward to most. Plus, we follow up our Pixel 4 launch podcast with a few other notes and tidbits we didn’t catch the first time around. Finally, we look at Sprint and T-Mobile’s merger and what it could mean for carriers in America. Podcast Pick: HUBSAN H111 Nano Q4 Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of product...
Made By Google launch event: A Pixel 4 and Nest story
October 16, 2019 03:54 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBGoogle introduced us to a whole bevy of devices today, interwoven around a story. We saw announcements about Stadia and Pixel Buds. We saw the new Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini 2, Nest Wi-Fi, and the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL. There were few surprises, but those cameras still kick everyone else to the curb. Join us as we discuss everything Google launched today. Recorded October 15 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Get 35% off your order to celebrate the launch of the Pixel 4 tomorro...
OnePlus 7T Pro, Essential Gem, Threads by Instagram, Google's Rules and other existential questions
October 12, 2019 00:41 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThe OnePlus 7T Pro is official, along with its racing counterpart. Andy Rubin revealed a new smartphone-we-think from Essential that is roughly half a phone. Threads by Instagram allows you to connect to only your bestest buddies and Google is cracking down on how manufacturers use Android. And every topic asks the same question - why does this exist? Recorded October 11, 2019 Sponsored by MNML Case in celebration of the Pixel 4 launch. Use Promo OCT15 until October 15 to get 35% off you...
Huawei is out, Microsoft is in
October 04, 2019 23:00 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MBThere used to be a really easy way to install Google Apps onto the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but that service is no longer. A security researcher found an undocumented API call in the LZ Play service and suddenly everything went down. Meanwhile, Microsoft surprised basically everybody in the world by announcing an Android smartphone...coming in 2020, but still, Adam, Jonathan and Joe are excited! Join the conversation here on the Android Authority podcast! Recorded October 3, 2019 Topics Fo...
Huawei Mate 30 Pro Podcast Review: It’s Complicated
October 04, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 28 MBThe Huawei Mate 30 Pro is one of the most gorgeous pieces of hardware to ever come out of the Chinese OEM, or any OEM for that matter. It has stunning hardware, a wonderful camera that works brilliantly in low light. But it’s missing the one thing that every phone needs to succeed - the brains. No Google. No Google Play. No apps. No good. But is the phone great enough to stand up without the apps we all want so much? Ryan Thomas-Shaw joins Adam and Jonathan to talk about it. Recorded Octob...
Gary Explains: Speed Test G 2.0
October 03, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBGary Sims of Gary Explains fame is back to announce an exciting new development - literally a development - of Speed Test G 2.0, now with 100% more iPhone! That’s right, Gary rewrote Speed Test G from the ground up to make the testing suite cross platform and more intensive than ever. More SQL databases, more queries, more Unity. It’s a whole new world for Speed Test G, and we’re excited to tell you all about it! Recorded October 1, 2019 Be sure to subscribe! Gary Explains Speed Te...
Samsung Galaxy Fold Podcast Review
October 02, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBThe Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally here and available for purchase. Reviews editor Eric Zeman joins Adam and Joe to talk about one of the most anticipated phones of the year. What are you getting for your $2000? Eric takes us through his week-long review, one day at a time, learning about the phone as he did. How delicate is it really? Can it stand up to everyday use? Eric tells us everything you need to know, so don’t subscribe and don’t miss a thing! Recorded 9/30/19 Topics Ongoing ...
The OnePlus 7T Podcast Review: Not a Pro, but still a Pro
September 28, 2019 00:09 - 39 minutes - 31.3 MBDavid Imel joins Adam to talk about the OnePlus 7T and give it the full review. Power, endurance, camera, battery, we cover it all on this podcast review. Is this David’s favorite OnePlus phone ever? Is it his favorite phone ever? Find out what the OnePlus 7T does better than the Note 10. We’ve got it all here in our podcast review. Recorded 9/27/19 OnePlus 7T review: The pro you always wanted The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 ...
Taking phones to the extremes
September 27, 2019 23:44 - 1 hour - 52 MBRyan Thomas-Shaw joins Adam and Joe to talk about the ROG phone 2, Asus’s latest gaming phone. Then we take a look at the Xioami Mi Mix Alpha and it’s math-defying 180.6% screen-to-body ratio. Joe introduces us to Mario Kart Tour on Android, and we round it all out with Eric Zeman’s look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. Recorded 9/26/2019 Time codes 8:50 – Asus ROG Phone 2 review: Somebody finally nailed the gaming phone 26:15 – The stunning Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has a 180.6% screen-to-...
Is the Huawei Mate 30 Pro half empty, or half full?
September 21, 2019 00:52 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAdam, Jonathan, and Joe reunite to discuss the latest flagship from Huawei. The Mate 30 Pro and family are all official, and pretty awesome. Except for one thing - Google didn’t show up. Google services are not shipping with the devices, making them basically half-a-phone for anyone outside of China. Will that ultimately be a deal breaker? We discuss. Plus, we check in with Eric Zeman’s Note 10 Plus camera review, and Google Fi’s new unlimited plan. Plus a few more surprises along the way!...
Hello Moto - A look at the future of smartphones from Motorola
September 19, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBAdam got a chance to sit down for an hour with Douglas Michau, Executive Director North America Business Development at Motorola Mobility. If that sounds like a lot, that’s because there was a lot to say. Adam is joined by Jonathan to talk about what Douglas said about Moto Mods, 5G, foldables, better battery life, and more in this featured story of the Android Authority podcast! Interview: August 21, 2019 Recorded: September 18, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Go to https:...
Everything about the iPhone 11 and the Google Pixel 4...but only one of them was announced featuring Jaime Rivera from Pocketnow
September 14, 2019 15:58 - 1 hour - 53 MBJaime Rivera from Pocketnow joins Adam and Jonathan on a trip through Cupertino. What did Apple bring to the table? Plus, we know basically everything about the Google Pixel 4 already, and that announcement is still a month out. Google may soon save you from the worst thing you have to do on a phone ever, and we take a long look at the Google Nest Hub Max. All this plus a few more surprises along the way! This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Go to https://mnmlcase.com/discount/AndroidA...
IFA 2019 - Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Huawei Mate X, LG G8X, and so, so, so much more
September 07, 2019 23:57 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBAdam is joined by David Imel and Jimmy Westenberg from the floor of IFA 2019 in Berlin, Germany. They cover a wide range of devices from phones to foldables to wearables and everything in between. They’ve got the Mate X, the Galaxy Fold, The LG G8X, the Samsung A90, the Nokia 7.2, and that’s just in the first half. Tune in for the full lineup! Recorded September 7, 2019 Topics covered All our IFA coverage Foldables: Galaxy Fold Huawei Mate X LG G8X Phones: Samsung Galaxy A90...
IFA I’m getting a phone, make it Fold!
September 07, 2019 00:13 - 57 minutes - 46 MBChris Thomas from the SoundGuys and the SoundGuys Podcast joins us to talk about some sound advancements from IFA. Also, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is shipping now! But LG has a very interesting answer to the Fold in the form of a patent. But maybe it’s time to just put down all the phones and taken on something a little less distracting. All that and more on the Android Authority Podcast. Podcast Pick: Origem HS-3 Bluetooth Headphones Visit http://geni.us/ZkAexv See the rest of our store...
This is Android 10, and we can’t wait...
September 03, 2019 20:00 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBAndroid 10 is officially here, and rolling out to phones as we speak. Adam and Joe walk you through all the new features coming to our favorite operating system. We’ve got new permissions, dark mode, brand new gesture controls, and so much more! This is one of the biggest updates we’ve seen thus far, so be sure to tune in and find out what’s new and hot! Recorded September 2, 2019 Topics covered Android 10 official release rolling out today! EVERYTHING new in Android 10 - Full overvi...
IFA preview and how ethical is your phone?
August 30, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBC. Scott Brown joins Adam, Jonathan, and Joe discussing IFA in Berlin. Also, a protip on how to prevent calendar spam, which is unfortunately a thing now. After that, we go hands on with the Fairphone 3 in all its modular glory. Samsung hasn’t released the Fold, but we’re already seeing plans for a sequel. Finally, we talk about Pokemon masters, and read some listener mail. Recorded August 29, 2019 Time codes 3:20 – How to keep Google Calendar spam events away from your account 6:3...
Android is dead. Long live Android!
August 23, 2019 23:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBAdam, Joe, and Jonathan discuss Google’s rebrand of Android. Desserts are gone; letters are gone. The logo has changed, and the wordmark is different. We discuss the new look, and feel of Android’s signage. Also, Google has a new Home mini coming out with a headphone jack. Huawei gets to work with US companies for another 3 months, and they’re a little rude about it. Finally, Eric Zeman took a trip to Shenzhen and toured Huawei’s facilities and came away impressed. Recorded August 22, 2019...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Podcast Review: Leading, but is it a leader?
August 23, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBAdam and David Imel talk about Samsung’s latest flagship, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. The Note line has long been the “everything” phone but is that the case still? David goes in depth on the specifications, battery, performance, and cameras. Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 your next smartphone? Recorded August 20, 2019 The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest Appearance by: Da...
Gary Explains: RISC-V: The open-sourced hardware solution of our dreams
August 20, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBGary Sims of Gary Explains comes on the show to talk about open-sourced hardware and some of the myths that surround the RISC-V ISA. Is this the Linux version of hardware that we’ve all been waiting for? Gary has a few things to say about that. Want to know what goes into designing a chip? This is the podcast to listen to. Spoiler alert: Chips are hard. Recorded August 19, 2019 Topics Discussed RISC-V: Is it Open Source Hardware? (RISC-V part 1) RISC-V: Designing a processor (RISC-V ...
So you think you can zoom? Hold my beer.
August 16, 2019 23:06 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBAdam, Joe, and Jonathan take a look at the Motorola One Zoom, which doesn’t have Android One, and might not even zoom. Speaking of cameras, Xiaomi and Samsung announced a new 108 MP camera sensor that’s going into a near-future Xiaomi phone. DJI has a new smartphone gimbal which folds up nicely to fit into your pocket. It's a very camera-filled episode, but we also squeeze in some non-camera talk. Google Assistant can send reminders to your family. Plus we have a few other surprises in store...
Final Samsung Note 10 Notes and Netflix’s foe
August 10, 2019 00:07 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThe Samsung Note 10 wasn’t the only news of the week! Adam, Joe, and Jonathan explore new rumors about the Google Pixel 4 - more RAM, less battery. Meanwhile, Netflix, Hulu, CBS, and Disney are all fighting each other while pirates are looking on and laughing. Huawei’s plan B is here, but can it make a new OS work? And finally, LG has a fun little video invitation to a new phone, coming to IFA 2019. Tech We Like: Oculus Quest All-in-one VR Gaming Headset View all of our Podcast Picks at ...
Note 10-ium Leviosa
August 08, 2019 04:34 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBSamsung’s Unpacked event has come and gone and Adam, Joe, and Jonathan are breaking it all down. We’ve got the Note 10, and the Note 10+, we’ve got a souped up S-Pen, we’ve got a new smartwatch, and a new ultraportable notebook. Microsoft is on stage with Samsung and just what the heck is going on here? Unpacked was crazy and we’re breaking it all down for you on this featured story of the Android Authority podcast! Recorded August 7, 2019 Topics covered Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Not...
Looking back at our long-lost phones
August 07, 2019 04:04 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWhen Adam stumbled across an old phone favorite in a box, it got him thinking - what other phones hold special places in the collective hearts of the Android Authority team? So he set out to find out. C. Scott Brown, Adam Molina, Ryan Thomas-Shaw, Joe Hindy, Hadlee Simons, Jonathan Feist, and David Imel sound off on the phones that give the team their wistful sighs. Special thanks to: Scott Brown - @c_scottbrown Adam Molina - @AdamLukas17, @realSoundGuys Ryan Thomas-Shaw - @_rythomas...
Samsung’s shock and awe
August 03, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAdam, Joe, Jonathan, and a new friend discuss rumors of a leaked dongle seemingly confirming at least one Samsung Galaxy Note will not have a headphone jack. That sucks - we discuss. The best midrange phone on the market right now goes under the microscope with first-time podcast guest Ryan Thomas-Shaw. Google dropped more official info on the Pixel 4. Joe tells us all about Android Auto’s update. Plus we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 - Samsung’s new power tablet. Tech We Like: ...
Asus ROG phone 2 is an absolute unit
July 27, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBDavid Imel joins Adam, Joe, and Jonathan to talk about the latest from Asus - the ROG Phone 2. It is a powerhouse in every way possible and a new line of accessories brings gaming to the next level. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is coming back in September and we all wonder how well those fixes will work. Finally, the RED Hydrogen One was a dumpster fire, and it’s getting a sequel and we’re not too sure how to feel about that. Podcast Pick: Realspace Modern Comfort Series Cassia Mesh and Bonded...
Will the Samsung Galaxy Note get the snappier Snapdragon?
July 20, 2019 01:04 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIt’s our one-year anniversary, and we’re celebrating with our friends! Sam Moore and David Imel join Adam and Joe for a lively discussion about Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855+. Will it go into the Note 10? Speaking of which, we run down the lengthy list of Note 10 rumors. What will we see in August? What’s new in the last beta before the pre-release of Android Q and what will Android Q be called? Finally, Joe goes on an Epic Quest in App Matters. Podcast Picks: We have a store! Check it out...
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Review: Big and Beautiful
July 20, 2019 00:58 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBLast week, Adam went to downtown Chicago to test out Sprint’s 5G network, and he did so on a Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Since then, he’s been using the 5G in LTE territory and putting it through its paces. The verdict? This is a gorgeous piece of hardware, but is it the best phone on the market right now? Is it worth the lofty $1299.99 price tag? Find out in our Samsung Galaxy s10 Podcast review! Tech We Like: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclos...
Switching on Sprint’s 5G
July 13, 2019 14:56 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBAdam, Joe, and Jonathan discuss the newly announced Nintendo Switch Lite - gaming for all! Adam spent an afternoon in downtown Chicago checking out Sprint’s new 5G network. Along with some sound clips from Sprint CTO Dr. John Saw, he has something very surprising to share about the state of 5G today. Plus, our Sony Xperia 1 review is in, and Eric Zeman makes and appearance to tell us all about Sony’s latest flagship. Podcast Picks: Coming Soon! Recorded July 12, 2019 Time codes 3:15 ...
US Government all up in your Google
July 06, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBAdam, Jonathan, and Joe discuss Huawei’s place in the US-China Trade War. Also, US government officials might be coming after your encryption. And speaking of privacy, just how much is your data worth? Many Americans don’t know what phone they’re using or what 5G they’re not using. And finally, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is fixed - find out how! We have all that and more here on the Android Authority Podcast! Recorded July 5, 2019 Time codes 4:25 – Huawei will be allowed to do business w...
Android on your desktop? Android IS your desktop!
June 29, 2019 15:50 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAdam Molina joins us from the SoundGuys podcast to talk about speaker cables, and the coat hangers that love them. Meanwhile, we get a great new look at Android Q beta 4’s desktop layout courtesy of Flow Desktop. Microsoft might be working on a new Surface tablet with native Android app capability. Finally, charging your phone through the air may be coming sooner than you think. We have all that and more here on the Android Authority Podcast! Recorded June 27, 2019 Time codes 2:00 – ...