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Samsung Note 10 and Note 10+ are as premium as smartphones get.First look at the new JBL Link Bar with Android TV and Assistant.Android Q Beta 6 is out which means the final release is next.Huawei details HarmonyOS, its open-source Android replacement.Pixel 4 will reportedly have a 90Hz 'Smooth…

Android Q beta is out and there are a ton of new featuresGoogle announced Stadia, it's cloud-based game streaming serviceRumors of a mid-range Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are swirlingJason and Flo go hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Watch ActiveJason also shows off his new Samsung Galaxy S10Specs leak…

Ron goes hands-on with the NVIDIA Shield TV ProA look through the new Disney+ appIs the Pixel 4 worth upgrading to?Steep discounts for the Pixel 4 for Black Friday are upsetting early adoptersWho is the Pixelbook Go for?Should I root and room my Pixel-C tablet?How do I find contacts easily in the…

David Imel went hands-on with Oppo's under-display camera techARCore is rolling out new occlusion supportAndroid phones in Turkey will suffer thanks to antitrust caseSmall percentage of Americans are buying $1000 smartphonesOnePlus teases the new Concept One to be shown at CESGoogle Assistant can…

This week, we'll be discussing some bugs in Oreo, Google's possible buyout of HTC, Ron's review of the Moto Z2 Force, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, how RED will pull of a holographic display, and more!Read our show notes here.Ron - Notin (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nisahnt…

It's Pixel-palooza. We're going to talk about everything we think we already know about the Pixel 4 and 4XL. We'll also talk about the new GMS requirements set forth by Google, the new Google Assistant, the specs coming out in the Pixel 4, Microsoft's Surface Duo, and so much more.Read our show…

Samsung Galaxy Fold's release gets postponedGoogle teases the release of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XLOnePlus 7 event is announced and details are leakingGoogle is giving Android users in the EU a choice of browsers and search appsBlackBerry Messenger is reaching its end of lifeGoogle, YouTube, and…

This week, we discuss Android P's support for nonstandard displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 benchmarks, Google's Yeti gaming console, sales figures for Pixels and Essential, we chat with the folks behind the Astro email app, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Edge Gestures ($1.49): https:/…

This week, we'll be discussing the KRACK attack on WiFi, the ZTE Axon M, Google's new imaging SoC, Project Treble in effect, and tons of your feedback!Read our show notes here.Jason - Lawnchair Launcher (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah Flo -…

This week, we ask Father Robert about his favorite Android-y things he saw at CES last week, also the Galaxy S20 is leaking like crazy, OnePLus 8 coming to Verizon, a circular phone in a rectangular world, the continued success of Pokemon GO, your email, and more!Read our show notes here: …

Mike Wolfson demystifies Android Jetpack and what it means for developers.Android Slices took its time but its beginning to appear for Pixel users.Design hints for the OnePlus 7 might be found in the Oppo F11 ProThe Punkt MP02 might be the perfect phone for curbing smartphone addictionFXtec…

This week, we'll be discussing GMS Express, the Razer Phone, the HTC U11 Plus, Google Home Mini review, a deep dive on Android Things, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Now Playing History ($.99): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.nowplayinghistoryRon - 8Bit Photo…

This week, we'll be discussing all the biggest hardware announcements from Mobile World Congress, as well as a lightning round of Android news!Read our show notes here.This Week's Poll: http://bit.ly/aaavote307Jason - Measure! (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=abcmeasurecorp.com…

This week, we discuss Google's official Pixel event announcement, the new Snapdragon Wear 3100, OnePlus 6T's in-display fingerprint reader, Shield TV awesome support, Google Play Points, and more!Read our show notes here.Ron - Tor Browser for Android (Alpha) https://play.google.com/store/apps…

This week, we discuss app signatures for APKs, easier Google Account controls, Huawei MediaPad M5 first look, BlackBerry KEY2 first look, Instagram’s four-way video chat, Fallout versus Westworld, your emails, and more!Ron - Statflix (FREE) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coolius…

This week, we discuss Google's temporary reversal on Accessibility restrictions, Ron reviews the Moto X4, a look at the Royale Moon Virtual Mobile Theater, Google's new experimental photo apps, Pixel's AR Stickers, and more! Read our show notes here. Jason - Grammarly Keyboard (FREE):…

This week, we discuss our Mobile World Congress hangover, the Google IO schedule, Google Clips review, Planet Computers Gemini and Cat S61 first look, Tasker's new owner, and more!Read our show notes here.Ron - Textto (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moduloapps…

We answer questions from our Google Plus Community, and build a mobile Podcasting Rig.Google+ FeedbackBill McVicker - A Know-It-All who needs an easier-to-use touchpadBamboo Touchpad, sells on Amazon for about $45James Harrison - Wants to incorporate LED lights into his PCYellow is the 12volt…

Microsoft is placing shortcuts to uninstalled apps in the share menu.Jason reviews the Huawei MediaPad M5 lite mid-range tablet.Pixel 4 XL renders leak revealing more about the upcoming device.Sony is working to unveil a rollable phone concept sometime this year.Android Q beta 5 leaks and new…

Google and News Corp sign global multiyear licensing dealGoogle proposes way for Fuchsia OS to run Android and Linux programs ‘natively’Android 12 “Snow Cone”: Everything we know so far about Google’s next big update!Leo is losing interest in AndroidMicrosoft tried to acquire Pinterest, FT…

This week, we discuss an avalanche of Pixel 4 APKs that leaked, car crash detection on Pixel devices, the OnePlus 7T (unboxing AND review), the ongoing saga of the Huawei Mate 30, Mario Kart Tour, your email, and more!Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX…

TK Bay reviews the Mobvoi TicPods 2 ProTK Bay goes hands-on with the NexDock 2Verizon Fios offers free Stadia to new customersA Pixel 4a that supports 5G?Google releases three new Android experimentsThe LG G8X is a great Nintendo DS emulation systemPrice details for the Galaxy Z Flip…

Android Q will launch with limited gesture support for third party launchers.Google employees listen to a small sampling of Assistant queries to improve the algorithm.JBL Link Bar is finally released, bringing Android TV to a soundbar.Sling's new AirTV Mini brings Android TV to the dongle form…

F(x)tec founder Adrian Li Mow Ching goes hands-on with the F(x)tec Pro1Jason gives his mini-review of the OnePlus 7 ProA sneak preview of what to expect from the Pixel 3a review coming soonThe crew shares their favorite things from Google I/OThere are no more surprise announcements and an email is…

Snapdragon 865 will enable 5G at scaleElectronic ID may be coming to Android 11Motorola announced the Moto One HyperGoogle Photos now has private messagingGoogle Assistant reintroduces Keep integrationPixel phones are going to receive feature updatesCraigslist finally has an official appFortnite…

This week, we'll be discussing Vic Gundotra's statements about smartphone photography, end of life for the Nextbit Robin, another foldable tablet concept, LG's Tone Studio, Moto Z2 Force hands-on, Samsung Connect Home, and more!Read our show notes here.Ron - Caffeine (FREE): https://play.google.com…

This week, we'll be discussing Andy Rubin's Essential Phone, LeEco's change of direction in the US, Android Pay's expansion, Samsung DeX, Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and reviews of the BlackBerry KeyOne and the Honor 8 Pro.Read our show notes here.Jason - Stealth Audio Player (FREE): https://play.google.com…

This week, we'll be discussing the OnePlus 5, Sony Xperia XZ Premium, YotaPhone 3, Firefox Focus, benchmark cheating, Bluetooth 5 mysteries, and more!Read our show notes here.Flo - White Trip: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.appliss.whitetripJason - UnreliAlarm ($.99) - props to…

This week, we'll be discussing Android dominance as an OS, the new PAX cross-licensing patent program, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, LG G6, Moto G5 Plus and HTC U Ultra reviews.Read our show notes here.Ron - GrammarPal (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kizitonwose…

Nick Gray goes hands-on with the new Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming phoneThe Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro offers flagship specs at half the costHuawei's nightmare continues to get worseA comparison of the Pixel 3a camera to the Galaxy S10+ cameraWalmart releases its own brand of Android tablets on the cheapNew…

Google closing some micro kitchensGoogle issuing Chromebooks to employees as part of cost-cutting measuresGoogle Drive Imposes 5 Million Item Cap, Even if You Have Storage Space LeftGoogle Rescinds 5 Million Item Limit on DriveLawmakers are clueless about social media. They’ll regulate it…

Elon Musk is negotiating his new Twitter fees in real time with Stephen King.Ad giant IPG advises brands to pause Twitter spending after Musk takeover.Scoop: Musk team working to reboot Vine this year.Twitter discontinues ad-free articles for Blue subscribers.Welcome to hell, Elon.Elon discovers…

This week, we'll be discussing the next Pixel phone, how our smartphones might not be as secure as we think, the enterprise pivot for Hangouts, and what it's like to develop and support one of the top launchers for Android.Read our show notes here.This Week's Poll: http://bit.ly/aaavote308Ron -…

This week, we'll go hands-on with the OnePlus 5 and Bixby Voice, plus the new Nokia 6, more Pixel rumors, Sega Forever, the platform wars surrounding augmented reality, editable tweets, and more.Read our show notes here.Flo - Not Hotdog (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com…

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can DoThis is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' PhoneGoogle's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-houseThe Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photosGoogle is aiming for iPhone…

This week, we talk with Nick Butcher and Florina Muntenescu from Google about the Android Developer Summit happening tomorrow, also Flo checks in with her Pixel 4, how Samsung's Galaxy S10 can be unlocked with any fingerprint, the new Motorola Razr has a date, your email, and more!Read our show…

This week, we discuss the Lenovo Smart Display, Doogee S50 review, Nokia 1, Pixel and Note 9 rumors, Fortnite for Android, new restrictions for the Play Store, your feedback, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Android P Rotation (FREE/$4.99) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com…

This week, we discuss the many Pixel 3 rumors, more Project Fi phones, Meizu 15 review, Honor 10 review, ASUS ROG reveal, YouTube Music hands-on, and more!Read our show notes here.Ron - World Cup 2018 App - Yeah - Soccer (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klinnerds…

This week, we discuss the latest Android P Developer Preview, more Pixel 3 XL rumors, Foci first look, a new Essential mod, BlackBerry Key2, Moto Z3 Play, LG Q Stylus, a soccer app spying on users, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Notion (FREE//$4mo personal): https://play.google.com/store…

Google outages, Facebook ads against Apple, Google WFH, Blob OperaThe Blob Opera. Facebook goes after Apple in newspaper ads. Facebook is a Doomsday Machine. Apple's big mobile ad industry change. Facebook's new TLDR service to summarize the news. Facebook's Super to…

Facebook to reverse news ban on Australian sites, government to make amendments to media bargaining codeMurdoch’s law and the netGameStop shares soar more than 100% amid executive shuffleTrump reportedly appealed to FB Oversight BoardSheryl Sandberg and Top Facebook Execs Silenced an Enemy of…

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen details company's misleading efforts on 60 Minutes.Mark Zuckerberg - I wanted to share a note I wrote to...How AT&T helped build far-right One America News.Thompson: Facebook's political problems.Google announces October 19 event to fully launch the Pixel 6…

Google is No Longer Supporting These Five-Year-Old Devices.Google ending Works with Nest & Dropcam support, Nest Secure owners getting free ADT system.The Fitbit-to-Google account migration will start this summer.Google Home's latest update provides more control over your smart appliances…

Apple’s Mistake – Stratechery by Ben Thompson.The End Of Ownership: How Big Companies Are Trying To Turn Everyone Into Renters.Canada’s got the world’s worst internet ideas.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 announced with S Pen support and water resistance.Samsung breaks the triple-digit barrier w/ Galaxy Z…

Android 13 preview locks down notifications, adds more to the tablet taskbar.Android 13 Developer Preview 2 hands-on: Top new features.Android 13 continues the proud tradition of Do Not Disturb changes with a full rebrand.Android 13 finally makes it possible to control smart home devices without…

Android can run on the iPhoneAndroid can also jailbreak an iPhoneHands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S20 UltraA Chromecast Ultra running Android TV is in the worksThe Pixel 4a is leaked and we know everythingThe good and bad of YouTube Music's upload featureOppo Find X2 Pro is priced like Samsung…

Ron has a full review of the new Moto Z4 smartphonePixel 4 leaks show a departure in design and functionAndroid Q Beta 4 is out and it brings some notable changesOuya servers are shuttering and games preservationists are scramblingJuan Bagnell takes a look at the Coolpad Legacy for T-MobileGoogle…

Can Disinformation Be Stopped?Lina Khan Named F.T.C. Chair by BidenProposed antitrust bills would ban Apple from preinstalling its own iOS appsRegulator v regulator: German government cooperates with Google on health boxes; media regulator objectsGoogle Workspace and Google Chat are officially…

This week, we discuss Android development and security of IoT at August, Sony Xperia XZ3 review, OnePlus 6T and RED Hydrogen One first look, the impressive results of Google Camera's upcoming Night Sight mode, your email, and more!Jason - 21-Day Meditation Experience (FREE/IAP) https://play.google…

- Everything Android from Mobile World Congress- Foldables from Samsung, Huawei, and TCL- 5G devices from LG, ZTE, Xiaomi, and HTC- Nubia's flexible wraparound smartwatch- Energizer's massive battery with a phone for good measure- Oppo tackles the optical zoom problem- Nokia packs five cameras on…