On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Derrek Lee discuss doing chores in mixed reality, the Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor, testing the Pixel Watch 2's accuracy vs. the Fitbit Charge 6, the Pixel Watch 3 ditching it's crown, Google attempting to force Apple to adopt the RCS messaging standard, Google using earbuds to check your heart rate, and more! Links:  The Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor is only good for one thing - Android Central I tested the Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Charge 6 at Disneyland - Android Central The Pixel Watch 3 could ditch its crown for this Galaxy Watch trick - Android C

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Nick Sutrich, Jerry Hildenbrand, Derrek Lee, and Michael Hicks discuss Apple & Samsung losing market share to Transsion, the Fitbit Charge 6, Google's Pixel Watch 2, Apple almost making the Apple Watch compatible with Android phones, T-Mobile abandoning their aggressive upgrade program, YouTube fighting back against ad blockers, and more! Links:  Fitbit Charge 6 review - Android Central Google Pixel Watch 2 review - Android Central Apple made the wrong decision not bringing the Apple Watch to Android - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/canalys

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss Google being secretive about their Pixel 8 Pro display tech, the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit including the announcement of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the Snapdragon X Elite & Qualcomm's ambitions for AI features, BOE revealing the 'X1' LTPO display for the OnePlus 12 and Ace 3, review the quality of the Google Pixel 8 Pro camera, debate Motorola's bending phone concept, and more! Links:  Qualcomm’s ambitious AI bets are reliant on device makers - Android Central Qualcomm is betting its future on AI, and Google could benefit the most - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.c

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Derrek Lee discuss the launch of the Pixel Watch 2 & what it means for first-gen products, and review a variety of foldable phones including the new Motorola Razr, the OnePlus Open, the OPPO Find N3 Flip, and more! Links:  The Pixel Watch 2 convinced me never to buy a first-gen product - Android Central Motorola Razr (2023) review - Android Central OnePlus Open review - Android Central OPPO Find N3 Flip review - Android Central Android Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed.

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss whether the Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 is the best phone chip today, Google Home getting long-awaited upgrades, the Pixel 8's Face Unlock upgrade, if Google should release a Pixelbook 2, review the Meta Quest 3, and more! Links:  Google Home is set to pick up a ton of long-awaited upgrades - Android Central Why the Pixel 8's Face Unlock upgrade is a big deal - Android Central The Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 is the best phone chip today - Android Central</

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss all the fallout from the fall Pixel event including the Google Pixel 8 & Google Pixel Watch 2, Google bringing Bard to Google Assistant, the Pixel 8 getting updates until 2030, hands-on with the Meta Quest 3, and more! Links:  Everything announced at the Made by Google event - Android Central Made by Google event 2023 live blog - Android Central Google Pixel 8 hands-on: The AI powerhouse phone - Android Central Google Pixel Watch 2 hands-on: Finally fit to replace Fitbit - Android

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Michael Hicks, and Nick Sutrich discuss Fitbit teasing it's next device, the upcoming Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, what the Google trial is about & why you should care, Android smartwatches vs. the Apple Watch, why the Apple Watch upgrade makes the Galaxy Watch 6 look worse, Apple's new accessibility features, and more! Links:  Fitbit teases its next device, and it launches very soon - Android Central A major Android brand is making its first Wear OS 3 watch - Android Central Here’s what the Google trial is about a

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss the iPhone accessory the Google Pixel 8 should steal, what USB-C on the iPhone 15 could look like, the alternative to buying your kids an iPhone, protecting privacy as schools go back, Google teasing the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, and more! Links:  This iPhone accessory makes me wish the Pixel 8 would steal this useful feature - Android Central USB-C on the iPhone 15 might not be what you think - Android Central Here's a phone you should get your kid instead of the iPhone - Android Central <a href= "https:/

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss the pros & cons of dark mode on phones, the Google Pixel Tablet vs. the Google Nest Hub Max, the leak of Nothing's first wearable & what it means for smartwatches, review the Galaxy Z Fold 5, preview the Fairphone 5, debate Tecno's Phantom Ultimate rollable phone concept, and more! Links:  Dark mode is a lie - Android Central I tested the Pixel Tablet and Nest Hub Max - Android Central Nothing's first wearable - Android Central <a

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Michael Hicks discuss their love/hate relationship with the Google Pixel Fold, look into the pros & cons of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 & Watch 6 Classic, review the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, rave about the Garmin Forerunner 965, debate whether it's time for Android to finally get satellite connectivity, and more! Links:  Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 & Watch 6 Classic review: If it ain't broke... - Android Central Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: More than just a tablet - Android Central It's time for Android to finally get satellite connectivity - Android Central <a href= "htt

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee and Nick Sutrich discuss their hands-on experiences of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Flip 5, Facebook Messenger dropping SMS integration, someone using VR to walk across Skyrim, why we shouldn't have to keep buying new cases, and more! Links:  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review - Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review - Android Central I'm tired of buying new cases, and you should be too - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/facebook-messenger-drops-sms-support#:~:text=Meta%20has%20announced%20plans%20to,after%20Sept

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss all the fallout from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023, the anticlimactic nature of annual events, review the Galaxy Z Fold 5 & it's issues with pulse width modulation, discuss Andrew's nightmare attempting to get his Galaxy Z Fold 4 repaired, and more! Links:  Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 LIVE updates - Android Central Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2023 was bigger, better, and boringer - Android Central The Galaxy Z Fold 5's display makes me want to curl up into a ball and die - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Michael Hicks discuss Google's 'Genesis' AI tool, what to expect from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023, the rumoured Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 design improvements, the Galaxy Tab S9, the rumoured 'Galaxy Ring', review Vivo's X Flip, and more! Links:  Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 - Android Central Samsung teases Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 design improvements - Android Central Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Everything we know and hope to see - Android Central Go

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss the new Nothing phone dropping on Amazon Prime Day, Carl Pei dismissing the idea of a Nothing foldable, the explosion of Threads & what it means for social media, Mark Lucovsky's comments after resigning from Google, human trainers' frustrations with Google Bard, and more! Links:  Carl Pei talks down a Nothing foldable - Android Central Nothing Phone initial review - Android Central Threads by Instagram surpass 100 million sign-ups - Android Central A

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss Google cancelling Pixel Fold preorders, Waze job cuts, Google cancelling it's AR glasses, Google Pixel 8 vs. Samsung DeX, reports of Pixel Fold displays already breaking, the OnePlus V Fold, when kids are ready for the internet, and more! Links:  Google is apparently canceling Pixel Fold preorders - Android Central Job cuts hit Waze - Android Central Looks like Google might have canceled its new AR glasses - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/with-pixel-8-google-may-finally-have-an-answ

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, Derrek Lee, and Nick Sutrich review the Google Pixel Tablet, the Google Pixel Fold, the Motorola Razr Plus, and more! Links:  Google Pixel Tablet review - Android Central Google Pixel Fold review - Android Central Motorola Razr Plus review - Android Central Follow us on Twitter: @AndroidCentral @Shruti_Shekar @gbhil @AndyMyrick @TheeBranLee @Gwanatu

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Derrek Lee discuss what Android 15 needs to steal from iOS 17, what iOS 17 needs to learn from Google, the Samsung Galaxy Watch & Google Pixel Watch's new health features, review the Moto G Stylus 5G, rave about the Amazon Fire Max 11, and more! Links:  iOS 17 is a big nothing-burger - Android Central 4 things Android 15 needs to steal from iOS 17 - Android Central Amazon Fire Max 11 review - Android Central Samsung details availability of important Galaxy Watch health feature - An

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee, Michael Hicks, and Nick Sutrich discuss all the fallout from WWDC and why Android users should care about Apple's Vision Pro, problems with the Google Pixel watch, review the Motorola Razr Plus, and more! Links:  Apple’s Vision Pro is proof that Meta’s Quest was right - Android Central Games on Apple Vision Pro will be great - Android Central The Apple Vision Pro is a rare opportunity for Google, Samsung, and the Quest 3 - Android Central Motorola Razr Plus hands-on

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Derrek Lee discuss Netflix cracking down on password-sharing Microsoft Copilot, the problem with the Pixel Tablet, Google paying $40m for location tracking, the Huawei Watch 4's unusual health feature, review the TicWatch Pro 5, and more! Links:  Microsoft Copilot is what Google Assistant on ChromeOS should have been - Android Central The Pixel Tablet isn't going to fix what's wrong with Android tablets - Android Central Netflix's controversial password-sharing crackdown - Android Central <a href= "https://www.andr

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss Montana's TikTok ban, the Google Pixel Fold & why it isn't a Pixel Flip, whether the Pixel Tablet is a Nest Hub replacement, review the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, preview upcoming PSVR 2 games, and more! Links:  3 ways the Pixel Fold falls short - Android Central Google launched the Pixel Fold instead of a Pixel Flip - Android Central Google says Pixel Tablet is NOT a Nest Hub replacement - Android Central TikTok statewide ban signed into law by Montana governor - Android Central<

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Michael Hicks, and Nick Sutrich discuss all the fallout from Google I/O 2023 including all the big announcements, the Wear OS 4 tease, Google's Pixel 7a, the arrival of the Google Pixel Fold (although not everywhere), the Google Pixel Tablet, and more! Links:  Google I/O 2023: All of the biggest announcements - Android Central Google announces Wear OS 4 - Android Central Google Pixel 7a Review - Android Central Google Pixel Fold - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/pixel-fold-pixel-tablet-not-launching-in-india-

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss PWM sensitivity making people sick, the 'Godfather of AI' quitting Google, Google & Apple tackling the AirTag problem, Samsung banning staff from using ChatGPT, Motorola getting their mojo back, what they want to see at Google I/O 2023, and more! Links:  My phone is making me sick - Android Central The 'Godfather of AI' quits Google - Android Central Google and Apple come together to tackle the AirTag problem - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/samsung-bans-generative-ai-use#

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Derrek Lee, and Nick Sutrich discuss the Google I/O 2023 program, Fairphone's sustainability model, review Motorola's Rizr & ThinkPhone, debate whether they'd ditch Android for $10,000, and more! Links:  Google I/O 2023 program teases big reveals - Android Central ThinkPhone Review - Android Central Motorola Rizr Review - Android Central Fairphone does what tech giants refuse to do - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/poll-r

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar is joined by Nick Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, Derrek Lee, Jerry Hildenbrand, Michael Hicks, Harish Jonnalagadda and Namerah Saud Fatmi to celebrate the Android Central Podcast's milestone and discuss the next generation of smart watches, the lack of support for Android by certain manufacturers, whether foldable phones are the future, how Chinese manufacturers have improved, the future of VR, and more!   Android Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/acp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @AndroidCentral @Shruti_Shekar @Gwanatu @AndyMyrick @theebranlee @gbhil @Michael_L_Hicks @chunkynerd @NamerahS

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss Google TV adding hundreds of free channels, whether Google Photos is the best image editor, YouTube Music's quirks, Samsung's issues with fast charging, review the Amazfit GTR Mini, and more! Links:  Google TV Is Adding A Ton Of Free Channels - Android Central Google Photos Is The Best Image Editor - Android Central YouTube Music's Most Annoying Quirk - Android Central The Galaxy Note 7 Is Still

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss VR replacing traditional gaming, a YouTube Shorts glow-up, the Samsung 'Fan Edition', the Galaxy Z Fold 5 going on a diet, why it's better to spend $1,000 on a Chromebook rather than a tablet, and more! Links:  VR Will Never Replace Traditional Gaming - Android Central Time For YouTube Shorts To Have A Major Glow-Up - Android Central What Does 'Fan Edition' Even Mean? - Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/report-samsung-galaxy-z-f

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Michael Hicks dive into the biggest problem with wearable charging, announcements from GDC, their uncertain feelings on mixed reality headsets, PlayStation's curious launch of the PS VR2, and so much more! Links:  The Quest 2 and PSVR 2 are rivals with a symbiotic relationship | Android Central My rabbit just ate my Pixel Watch charging cord, exposing a huge wearable problem | Android Central Sony PSVR 2 review: Worth the high price | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/is-sony-self-s

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Derrek Lee, and Andrew Myrick, discuss the launch of Google's Bard AI chatbot, a potential TikTok ban, whether Microsoft should put Bing with ChatGPT on Wear OS, debate flat or curved displays on smartphones, and more! Links:  Google's Bard AI Chatbot - Android Central Microsoft Should Put Bing With ChatGPT On Wear OS - Android Central It's Impossible To Review Security Cameras - Android Central Flat Or Curved Smartphone Displays POLL - Android Centra

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nick Sutrich and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss the Galaxy S23 Ultra moon controversy, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Google Pixel 6's March Updates, more Meta layoffs, Galaxy S23 Series rumours, and more! Links:  Your Galaxy S23 Ultra Isn't Actually Taking Pictures Of The Moon - Android Central Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 - Android Central Galaxy S23 Series Rumors - Android Central Pixel 6's March 2023 Update - Android Central Android Central Podcast Sponsors: 

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Derrek Lee, and Nick Sutrich discuss the rumours around the unreleased Pixel Fold being spotted on an NYC train, Ring's controversial policy change, Spotify's revamp, review the Samsung Galaxy S23, and more! Links:  The Pixel Fold may have just been spotted - Android Central Ring is ruining its products - Android Central Spotify just got a major TikTok-style revamp - Android Central Samsung Galaxy S23 Review - Android Central Android Central Po

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee, Shruti Shekar, and Michael Hicks dive into our review of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, impressions of the PS VR2, unwanted changes to the FitBit experience, what's new with One UI 5.1, and so much more! Links:  Sony PS VR2 review: Worth the high price | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Understated grandeur | Android Central What's new in One UI 5.1? | Android Central Android Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/acp to start hiring now. Rocket Money - Visit RocketMoney.com/ACP to learn more about managing your subscriptions.<

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and guest Derrek Lee dive into some hardware problems with the Google Pixel 7 Pro, impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, WhatsApp spam, Netflix's concerning new password policy, and so much more! Links:  Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: Six things we want to see | Android Central The Galaxy S23 stands out because it doesn't | Android Central WhatsApp spam is getting out of control in India | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera review: More megapixels isn't always better |

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and guest Michael Hicks dive into the details surrounding Samsung's latest event, Meta earnings and the questions surrounding the pivot to VR, Apple entering the search engine race, and so much more! Links:  Samsung Galaxy S23: I just can't | Android Central The Galaxy S23 is the easiest phone I've ever set up | Android Central The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is making my wife regret going to iPhone | Android Central Why the Galaxy S23 could be the

On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Nicholas Sutrich share their opinions on the current problems surrounding Wear OS, Microsoft's push to compete with ChatGPT, our AI-driven search future, the frustrations surrounding digital video game ownership, and so much more!  Links: ChatGPT could help Google more than Microsoft, ironically | Android Central I won't buy another digital PS5 game and you shouldn't either | Android Central Wear OS 3 finally fixes the problems Android watches have had for years | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentra

On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Andrew Myrick answer burning questions like "who are tablets actually for?" and "why don't more games get delayed?", share their thoughts on wireless charging, discuss the current state of foldable displays, breakdown the Nothing Phone 1, and so much more! Links:  Carriers ruined my ability to switch between phones, not Apple | Android Central Tablets suck but the Fold 4 doesn't | Android Central Poll: Should phone makers switch to eSIM-only phones? | Android Central

On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Andrew Myrick discuss 2022's disappointing output for tech, how Android can potentially improve in 2023, the highlights from CES, the striking design of the OnePlus 11, and wireless charging improvements, and much more!   Links:    <span data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/2022-was-a-frustratingly-awful-year-for-tech"}" data-sheets-userformat= "{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-hyperlink= "https://www.androidc

On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Chris Wedel discuss an array of high-profile security concerns involving popular camera apps, the problems surrounding some ad networks, Elon Musk's phone plan, the tragic death of a skunk, and so much more! Links:  <a class="in-cell-link" href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/security-researcher-says-eufy-has-a-big-security

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar and Nicholas Sutrich host a special Qualcomm episode with Alex Katouzian, SVP and GM of mobile, compute, and XR. From mobile to VR, the Android Central team asks burning questions about the future of Qualcomm.  Android Central Sponsors ExpressVPN: Visit ExpressVPN.com/Android to get an extra three months with a one-year package. Rocket Money: Visit RocketMoney.com/ACP to learn more about managing your subscriptions.

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Derrek Lee discuss the potential for VR to solve real-world problems, terrible in-game ads, issues with the iPad Pro, the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition, the Amazon Fire TV Cube, and so much more! Links:  https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/nanome-meta-quest-pro <span data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/nanome-meta-quest-pro"}" data-sheets-userformat= "{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"

Smartwatches monitor your activity when you are on the go. VR can let you go almost anywhere while actually going nowhere. This week, we dive into Fitbit, Meta Quest Pro, and more. Links: Apple exec confirms move to USB-C for future iPhone | Android Central Google needs to figure out what to do with Fitbit and Google Fit | Android Central When it comes to your health, don't place too much trust in your smartwatch | Android Central Fitbit Versa 4 review: Straying further from the path | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virt

There's a LOT more to say about Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch now that we've had some more time with them. We also question whether or not Wear OS 3 has the potential to make the watch market more competitive. Finally, we examine life in the metaverse with Meta Quest Pro. Links: Google Pixel 7 review: Let's face it, it's all about the cameras | Android Central Google Pixel Watch review: It's finally here, and it's good | Android Central Fossil says Wear OS 3 update is coming very soon to Gen 6 smartwatches | Android Central Google's Pixel Pass should have included the Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 | Android Central <

This week, we cover everything announced at Google's recent Pixel event and chat about the demise of Stadia. Links: Google's Pixel event 2022: The biggest announcements, from the Pixel 7 to Pixel Tablet | Android Central Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Hands-on: The tock for last year's tick | Android Central Pixel Watch hands-on and first impressions: Google is officially in the smartwatch game | Android Central Why Google got away with such a boring Pixel Watch & Pixel 7 reveal | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentr

This week, we examine the new Space Race and rural connectivity. We also talk about why Apple doesn't try to compete with Android OEM's when it comes to wearables, Pixel 7 leaks, the Pico 4 VR headset, and more. Links: Apple doesn't try to compete with Android OEMs, and that's why it's far more successful | Android Central The new Space Race is all about your smartphone | Android Central The T-Mobile and Starlink partnership has me hopeful for my rural connectivity issues | Android Central New Pixel Watch teaser video showcases

This week, we look at Apple's recent product announcements through the lens of Android users. We talk about what they got right, what they got wrong, and why using an "old" chip isn't a big deal. Links: Dynamic Island is what Android should have done with hole-punch cameras years ago | Android Central iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island might soon see its Android version on Xiaomi phones | Android Central Is Apple waiting too long to make a foldable phone? | Android Central Apple using an "old" chip in the iPhone is a good thi

We review the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and check out three new Fitbit products. Lenovo has announced platform-agnostic AR glasses, Twitter has an edit button, and more. Links: Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: Heavy is the watch that wears the crown | Android Central Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 arrive with more advanced health tracking and Google apps | Android Central The Fitbit Inspire 3 launches as a fun motivational tracker with a color display | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: Fantastically comfortable | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcen

We've got lots to catch up on in this episode. Tune in for our coverage of the camera system on Galaxy Z Fold 4, a new Motorola Edge, Samsung's deal with Meta, PSP games on Oculus Quest 2, and more. Links: Samsung won't fool me a third time with the Galaxy Watch 5 | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 camera review: They really are better! | Android Central Android 13 is now rolling out to Google Pixel phones | Android Central Google clarifies confusing Android 12 update amid Android 13 rollout | Android Central</a

It's a universe of unpacking! We check out the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Watch 5. Google has also turned out the heat on Apple in their efforts to increase adoption of the RCS messaging standard. RCS is really cool, but not perfect. We explain the pros and cons. Links: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 live blog: Z Fold 4, Flip 4, Watch 5 are here and we have all the info | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 hands-on: Flippin' gorgeous | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 hands-on: The fun-size foldable | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-hands-

The Pixel 6a is here! We review it on the show this week and talk about a price increase for Oculus Quest 2, Samsung's $200 credit, and more. Links: Google Pixel 6a review: Look ma, a small phone! | Android Central The Pixel 6a is further proof that you don't need expensive camera parts in your next phone | Android Central Early Pixel 6a users report big security issue with the fingerprint sensor | Android Central Meta increases price of the Oculus Quest 2 by $100 | Android Central <a href= "https://www.andro

This week, we talk about Amazon's policy that provides access to Ring user data without a warrant. The gang also discuss the potential Galaxy S22 FE, a new Snapdragon chip for Wear OS devices, and more. Links: Amazon giving Ring data to police without a warrant is inexcusable, but allowed per its own policies | Android Central If Samsung launches a Galaxy S22 FE, it should do it sooner rather than later | Android Central Rumors point to Samsung killing the Galaxy S22 FE in favor of the S22 Ultra | Android Central <a href= "https://www.and

Nick's review of the Nothing phone (1) is on our site! The podcast crew interrogate him further and try to better understand the phone's role in the market. They also talk about Gen Z's affinity for TikTok and Instagram, new wearables rumors, and more. Links: Nothing phone (1) hands-on: A basic phone that gets the basics right | Android Central Nothing phone (1) needs more than a great design to succeed | Android Central Nothing phone (1) appearance on the US store hints at a potential release? | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gen-z-search-using-tiktok-and-instagram-instead-of-google"

You probably don't need a new phone every year. But where's the fun in that? The gang weigh the benefits of frequent upgrades and talk about protecting yourself from scammers during the Prime Day frenzy. They also chat about the importance of OS updates, lifting of the Facebook account requirement for Oculus Quest 2 users, and more. Links: You probably don't need to buy a new phone next year | Android Central Scams and fraud ignorance won’t stop Prime Day shoppers | Android Central WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature it should have had years ago | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.co

This week, we cover AI sentience, midrange smartphones, our thoughts on Prime Day, and more. Links: Can Google's LaMDA chatbot actually be sentient? | Android Central TCL Stylus 5G Review: Not the Note you're looking for | Android Central Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) review: Finally, a Motorola phone I can recommend | Android Central The Galaxy S22 FE might be canceled, signaling possible end of Fan Edition phones | Android Central Prime Day dates

In the wake of Apple's WWDC 2022, we have many thoughts and questions as Android users. We also ponder what's going on in the AR space with Google, Apple, and others. Links: 10 things iOS 16 'stole' from Android | Android Central AR isn't ready for the real world yet, and Apple's WWDC conference proved it | Android Central iPadOS 16 and Stage Manager aim to narrow the gap between the iPad and Samsung DeX on Galaxy Tablets | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 spons

Shruti Shekar and Nick Sutrich sit down with Carl Pei to discuss his journey from OnePlus to Nothing, creating meaningful products, and everything in between. Links: Nothing phone (1) launch date officially confirmed — RSVP now for the big reveal | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid for a limited time. Terms and conditions apply.

Huawei and ZTE are banned in Canada. It's a move that's mostly political, and based moreso on their networking hardware than phones. The gang chime in on that, plus a preview of Nothing phone components, Pixel Watch, and more. Links: Huawei and ZTE are now banned in Canada over cybersecurity concerns | Android Central Nothing phone (1) preview highlights internal components, unified design | Android Central Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 could make me ditch Apple for good | Android Central The Pixel Watch sounds like a powerhouse despite its aging chipset | Android Central <a href= "https://www

Shruti and Nick sit down with Qualcomm General Manager of Handsets, Chris Patrick, to discuss the chip manufacturer's latest announcements and talk about where the industry is headed. Then, Jerry and Alex join in to share their thoughts on how new processors will benefit the most important people—You! Links: The new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 pushes flagship Android smartphones to new heights | Android Central The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 arrives to bring a new era of powerful mid-range Android phones | Android Central Sponsors: Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ACP at Manscaped.com.

Google I/O 2022 has come and gone, and we have SOOOO much to discuss. We chime in on all the software and hardware announcements. We end the episode by paying tribute to our friend and co-worker, Babu Mohan, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. He will be greatly missed as a member of the Android Central family. Links: Google IO 2022 | Android Central Google I/O 2022: Biggest announcements from the keynote | Android Central The Google Wallet / Google Pay split is messy but might just work | Android Central Google teases smart AR glasses that put Google Translate o

We talk about our exclusive leaked images that seem to show Google's first smartwatch. Accident or intentionally left behind? The gang also offer their take on the Nothing Launcher, trouble at Netflix, and Nick's review of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G. Rounding things out, each of our hosts have $44 billion to spend. What do they buy with their hypothetical money? Links: Google Pixel Watch: Exclusive leaked images seem to show Google's first smartwatch | Android Central Poll: Would you buy the Pixel Watch if this were the final design? | Android Central More images of the alleged Pixel Watch emerge, and it all comes together (almost) | Android Central<

This week, we talk about killing in VR, sideloading apps, Carl Pei, Galaxy Watch 4, and more. Links: Oculus Quest Pro could get a Super Resolution upgrade with T-REx tech | Android Central Every new Quest 2 game announced at Meta Games Showcase 2022 | Android Central Tim Cook is right and wrong about sideloading | Android Central The OnePlus 10 might ditch this iconic hardware feature | Android Central No OnePlus 10 phone yet, but here's why it likely hasn't been announced |

Rumor has it that the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 FE might use MediaTek chips for the first time. The team also discuss privacy and safety issues when it comes to smartphone photography and trackers like Apple AirTags. They also survey the current VR landscape, and more. Links: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 FE may use MediaTek chips for the first time | Android Central Arun Maini on Twitter: "A smartphone feature I would love to see: Being able to tap a button and instantly snap a photo, without needing to open the camera app first. Even if you can't see exactly what you're capturing, you'll at least get SOMETHING, for all those moments that happen way too quickly!" / Twitter Samantha Col

The gang praise the OnePlus 10 Pro, especially as an alternative to Google and Samsung hardware. We also hear more about Nothing, Andrew's S22 Ultra frustrations, and more. Links: OnePlus 10 Pro review: Back on the right path | Android Central Michael Fisher on Twitter: "My practical take on the OnePlus 10 Pro: at $899 it's a solid choice for people who want a Google or Samsung alternative. ✅Attractive ✅Charges quickly ✅Lasts long ✅150° camera is cool ❌Cameras could be better on the whole ❌Software is weird ❌No ATT 5g ❌8/128 only (USA) https://t.co/ypcKzfmhFI" / Twitter Why I canceled my Galaxy S22 Ultra preorder | Android Central <a href= "https://www.reuters.com/article

This week, we take on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Google's data collection practices, and why Galaxy Watch 4 was a flop. We also speculate about Nothing as their first Android smartphone is set to arrive this summer. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra review: Undoubtedly overpowered | Android Central Nothing's first Android smartphone will arrive this summer | Android Central Google was quietly collecting your Messages and Phone app data | Android Central Poll: What brand is your current Android smartphone? | Android Central <a href= "https:/

Nick and Shruti are joined this week by Chris Wedel and Derrek Lee to talk about Galaxy S22 throttling, the validity of benchmarks, Apple's M1 compared to other processors, and more. Links: The iPad Air with M1 silicon proves Samsung has a mid-range tablet problem | Android Central Samsung starts rolling out a fix for the Galaxy S22's throttling issue | Android Central Pixel March 2022 feature drop is live with updates for Snapchat, At a Glance, and more | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use In

This week, we examine Ukraine's role in the tech industry and how Big Tech is responding to Russia's invasion of the country. We also talk about Qualcomm partnering with ByteDance in the VR space. The Nothing phone could be coming in April, Pixel Watch vs. Galaxy Watch 4, and more. Links: Ukraine has helped the tech industry, but Big Tech hasn't helped Ukraine | Android Central Big tech’s response to Russia likely to set precedent, experts say - The Globe and Mail Qualcomm and ByteDance prove time is TikToking away for the Oculus Quest | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-foldable-smartphone-market-q4-20

Jerry, Michael, and Nick are joined by Tom Meyer as they hold a wake for the not-dead-but-not-very-lively Google Stadia. They also check in on some different VR tech, the value of the new Motorola Edge+, and more. Links: Stadia: Everything you need to know about Google's cloud gaming service | Android Central Stadia Games and Entertainment shutting down, changing focus to partnering with third-party teams | Android Central Stadia year in review 2021: Lives to see 2022, but limps into the future | Android Central Google Project Iris is a new AR/VR headset powered by the cloud | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/google-repor

Shruti Shekar and Michael Hicks have entered the chat! Please welcome them into the fold along with Nick Sutrich and Jerry Hildenbrand. This week, we offer up a podcast review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Ultra models. Links: Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review: Avoiding the Ultra Note trap | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: Reintroducing the Galaxy Note | Android Central Shruti Shekar (@shruti_shekar) / Twitter Nicholas Sutrich (@Gwanatu) / Twitter Michael Hicks (@MichaelLHicks) / Twitter Jerry Hildenbrand (@gbhil) / Twitter Sponsors: <a hr

This week, we deliver a special edition of the show as Jerry, Nick, Ara, and Michael Fisher share their thoughts on everything released at Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event. Links: Samsung Galaxy S22 hands-on: Smaller, flatter, and very Note-worthy | Android Central The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus are official with an eco-conscious design, better cameras | Android Central Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra takes a Note from the past to bring the S series into the future | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S22 gets more guaranteed Android updates than Google's Pixel 6 | Android Central <l

Smartphone season is nearly upon us, which means we have a metric boatload of leaks and rumors to share. Tune in and learn what's coming this year along with other news for Google and Android fans. Links: Lenovo, Sony will skip in-person MWC 2022 while other Android brands commit to stay | Android Central Qualcomm's SoundHound partnership keeps your voice searches off the cloud | Android Central Huawei P50 Pro and P50 Pocket launch globally with insane cameras | Android Central Massive Samsung Galaxy S22 specs leak leaves nothing to the imagination | Android Central</

The January 2022 update is available now for Pixel 6 phones. It brings some quality of life improvements for their users. But the the news isn't so good for NVIDIA Shield TV after an Android 11 update. However, NVIDIA says fixes for Plex, Kodi, and more are on the way. The crew also dig into a lot of other news, such as why Airlines have such a bee in their bonnet about 5G, YouTube Premium discounts, scaling back on original content, and lousy trade-in values from Apple for Android phones. Links: How does 5G pose a threat to the airline industry? | Android Central AT&T and Verizon 5G upgrades delayed as airlines warn of 'major disruption' | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/att-and-dish-outspend-t-mobile-fcc-mid-band-spectrum-ver

This week, Ara, Nick, Jeramy, and Chris Wedel survey the smartwatch landscape and offer suggestions on the best ones for fitness. They also talk about Samsung's blown Exynos 2200 launch schedule, Spotify's blown lossless streaming, and how a judge has dealt a blow to Meta regarding an FTC lawsuit. Links: Samsung misses its initial Exynos 2200 launch schedule — here's why | Android Central Spotify delays its long-awaited feature for premium users indefinitely | Android Central Judge deals a blow to Meta, allows FTC antitrust lawsuit to move forward | Android Central

We're back! Ara, Nick, and Jeramy check out the first two new phones of 2022: Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE, and the OnePlus 10 Pro. There's also a ton of smartwatch news to explore from CES 2022, plus Chromebook and VR goodness. Links: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Better phone, worse price | Android Central Samsung's new Home Hub wants to be the ultimate smart home controller | Android Central Samsung's foldable concepts show how it could evolve beyond the Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Android Central OnePlus 10 Pro is already shaping up to be one of the best phones of the 2022 | Android Central <a href=

Harish, Nick, Jerry, and Ara check in on the announcements from the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit. Pixel Watch inches closer to reality, and OPPO is sent to release their first foldable phone. The gang also investigate a week's worth of outages and bugs, including AWS downtime and the inability to dial emergency services. Links: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform ushers in a new generation for Qualcomm | Android Central Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is coming to these phones in 2022 | Android Central Qualcomm takes the fight to Intel with new 5nm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 ARM chip | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/qualcomm-g3x-gen-1-gaming-

Nick and Jerry spend the episode chatting with fellow Android Central-ites Chris Wedel and Andrew Myrick. Chris shares his unpleasant experience with the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, plus the gang discuss Motorola's rise to number three smartphone vendor in the U.S. And that's just the tip of the iceberg of everything they cover — check it out! Links: Chris Wedel (@chris_wedel) / Twitter Andrew Myrick (@andymyrick) / Twitter Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways | Android Central How Motorola became number 3 against all odds | Android Central Samsung pub

Android Central alumni Russell Holly and Daniel Bader join Ara, Jerry, and Michael Fisher for an epic gab session! They chat about Google's Pixel 6 messaging, Meta and the changing shape of the open web, and some of their favorite new tech in 2021. Links: The Pixel 6 is facing a lot of criticism, but that's good for Google | Android Central Meta acquires popular VR exercise app Supernatural, a sign of things to come | Android Central Sponsors: Codecademy: Join the millions of people learning to code with Codecademy and see where coding can take you. Get 15% off your Codecademy Pro membership when you go to Codecademy.com and use promo code ANDROID.

Facebook has changed their corporate name to 'Meta', and we have thoughts! The gang chat about this and its impact on Oculus.They also check out some Samsung rumors, One UI 4 beta, and some lingering issues with Pixel 6. Links: Facebook changes company name, is now called 'Meta' | Android Central Is a Meta rebrand enough to heal the toxicity of the Oculus name? | Android Central Facebook's Meta rebranding could start a trademark battle with a PC company | Android Central Oculus Quest to become Meta Quest, drop Facebook login requirement in 2022 | Android Central <a href= "https://www.

Ara, Nick, and Jerry each have a Pixel 6 to pinky prop in their hot little hands. Tune in as they share what they love about the phone, and what could potentially be improved. Links: Google Pixel 6 review: The best Android phone under $600 — if you can get it | Android Central Best Google Pixel 6 cases 2021 | Android Central Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro hands-on: Prettiest Pixel perfection | Android Central 6 reasons to buy a Google Pixel 6 instead of settling for the Pixel 5a | Android Central Google Pixel 6 Pro review: The best $900 phone you'll find anywhere

In addition to looking ahead at what's certain to be a massive week of tech news, Ara, Alex, and Nick, discuss OPPO's ColorOS 12, a new Pixel Stand, 'Pixel Pass' rumors, new Acer Chromebooks, and more. Links: OPPO ColorOS 12 (Android 12) hands-on: Everything you need, nothing you don't | Android Central New Pixel Stand gets double the speed for the same wince-worthy price | Android Central Google Pixel 6 | Android Central Google may soon launch an Apple One-like 'Pixel Pass' subscription bundle | Android Central</a

Android 12 is out of beta and will hopefully be rolling out to Pixel phones soon. Nick, Jerry, and Ara dig into that along with the second beta Samsung One UI 4. They also talk about what to expect during the Pixel 6 launch event, Facebook's massive outage, and more. Links: Android 12: Everything you need to know | Android Central Android 12 finally out of beta, rolls out soon for Google Pixel smartphones | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets its second One UI 4 (Android 12) beta | Android Central With OxygenOS 12, OnePlus loses what little identity it had left | Android Central <a href= "https://www.and

Our own Jeramy Johnson joins Ara, Nick, and Jerry for an avalanche of Amazon product announcements. The crew also check out the latest news on Pixel 6, YouTube's ban on vaccine misinformation, and more. Links: Scare-amy Johnson 🎃 (@jeramyutgw) / Twitter Amazon Event 2021: Everything announced including Astro, Echo Show 15, and Ring's drone camera | Android Central The new Amazon Echo Show 15 wants to be the ultimate digital photo frame | Android Central Want to try Amazon's new drone camera? You need to sign up right now | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/ring-goes-after-google-ne

EU legislators are giving Apple some serious side-eye as they propose the standardization of USB-C charging for all phones. But would the law even make sense? Your Android Central pals also talk about upcoming new Android features, Pixel 6 leaks, the Surface Duo 2 announcement, and more. Be sure you listen all the way to the end of the episode this week! Links: The EU wants to make USB-C charging mandatory for all phones, including iPhones | Android Central What’s new on Android New Android features coming this season Upgrade your drive with Google as your copilot <li

Lisa Gade of MobileTechReview is our special guest this week! She hangs out with Jerry, Daniel, and Ara to discuss the Epic court ruling and check out Apple's recent announcements in relation to what they mean for Android users. Plus, the gang offer early impressions of Samsung's One UI 4 Beta, Pixel 6, and more. Links: MobileTechReview - YouTube Lisa Gade (@lisagade) / Twitter Epic Games pays Apple $6 million as result of Epic v. Apple lawsuit | iMore Fortnite fans furious as Epic Games vows to fight on against Apple | iMore As expected, Epic G

Nick, Ara, Michael Fisher, and Daniel ponder the Ray-Ban Stories, a collaboration with Facebook that includes cameras in a form barely different from a regular pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer frames. Ara reports on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 detachable, and the Fossil Get 6 is the first Wear OS smartwatch with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100+. Michael tells the tale of TCL's canceled "Chicago" foldable, Android 12 hits beta 5 but is still buggy as hell, and more. Links: Ray-Ban Stories review: Facebook on your face | Android Central The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is the first Chrome detachable you'll actually want to type on | Android Central Last year's Lenovo Chromebook

Marton Barcza of TechAltar and crrowd joins Daniel and Nick for a conversation about the proliferation of earbuds and Qualcomm's announcement of a lossless Bluetooth audio codec. The trio also cover some wearables news, speculation about Microsoft's upcoming Surface event, a new camera sensor from Samsung, and Google is rumored to be developing custom ARM silicon to be used in Chromebooks starting in 2023. Finally, China is limiting online gameplay for children, and Apple will be making some changes to App Store policies as a result of an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission. Links: TechAltar (@TechAltar) / Twitter Jabra's new $200 wireless earbuds use bone conduction for better-than-AirPods call quality | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androi

The AC team check out the boot loop and other bug fixes found within Android 12 Beta 4.1 and go hands on with the new Motorola Edge. Nick continues his exploration of the Z Flip 3, Dan reviews the OnePlus Buds Pro, Google teams up with the United States government for purely altruistic reasons, and more! Links: Android 12 Beta 4.1 fixes boot loop issue, VPN connectivity, and much more | Android Central Motorola Edge (2021) hands on: Potential pinch hitter for the Pixel 5a | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: Peak foldable chic | Android Central OnePlus Buds Pro review: Floating on AirPods | Android Central</

This week, we review the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Pixel 5a. Plus, Motorola Edge (2021) offers impressive specs and a promise of software updates at a reasonable price. The team also talk about T-Mobile's data breach, Pixel 6 charging capability, and lots more. Links: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: Peak foldable chic | Android Central Google Pixel 5a review: Better battery, better price, same great phone | Android Central Motorola Edge (2021) debuts in the US with a 144Hz display, 108MP camera | Android Central Samsung is finally fixing one of the worst things about One UI | Android Central <a hr

After months of leaks and rumors, Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are here along with Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic. Michael Fisher hangs with Nick, Ara, and Daniel to share their impressions of Samsung's latest gadgets. Links: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 hands-on: Writing a new page of foldable history | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic hands-on: Fresh start | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: The new default | Android Central The Galaxy Watch 4's best new features only work with Samsung Galaxy phones | Android Central S

Pixel 6 has been announced and will be available this Fall. We don't know all the details just yet, but we go deep on what we do know — including the Google Tensor SoC and some very cool color options. Nick, Daniel, Jerry, and Ara also cover some Nest product announcements and a cargo ship full of rumors about upcoming Samsung devices. Links: The Pixel 6 feels like the first real, premium Google phone | Android Central Google Tensor SoC: Everything you need to know | Android Central It's official: Google Tensor is the company's new chip and it debuts on the Pixel 6 | Android Central The Pi

Our review is in for the Nothing ear (1) $99 Bluetooth earbuds! Intel and Qualcomm have formed a partnership that has Intel building chips for its quasi-competitor. Additionally, MediaTek is coming on strong with the Kompanio 1300T chip for tablets and Chromebooks, Surface Duo 2 alleged leaks show a big ass camera hump, a new S Pen for Galaxy Z Fold 3, and tons more. Links: Nothing ear (1) review: Unique design, phenomenal sound | Android Central Intel to build chips for Qualcomm as it fights to regain its lead | Android Central MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chip is coming soon to an Android tablet near you | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/supposed-microsoft-su

Harish, Alex, Jerry, and Ara check out the OnePlus Nord 2 and evaluate continued rumors of a foldable Pixel. They also chat about carrier adoption of the RCS messaging standard and companies like Apple who remain holdouts in favor of their own technology. They finish out with the whys and hows of buggy software releases, including a UK vaccine passport app that caused a giant bag of hurt. Links: OnePlus Nord 2 review: Taking back the mid-range crown | Android Central Rumored Google Pixel foldable could launch this year with Samsung's best display tech | Android Central Verizon follows AT&T, T-Mobile to make Google Messages its default messaging app | Android Centr

The team are joined by Nick Sutrich and check out Android 12 Beta 3, fresh rumors about Pixel 6, Z Fold 3, OnePlus Nord 3, Google fines in France, and more. Links: Android 12 Beta 3 hands on: Game and swatch | Android Central Latest Google Pixel 6 XL leak hints at a 5X 'ultra tele' camera | Android Central Premature Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Amazon listing reveals key specs and pricing | Android Central Exclusive: Galaxy Watch 4's new Exynos W920 chip boasts major gains - SamMobile <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-z-fold-3-flaunt

Alex Dobie joins Daniel and Ara to help make sense of the Qualcomm/ASUS partnership to create the $1,500 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders. A big batch of Samsung leaks have also com to light, yet another Google lawsuit, and more. Links: Qualcomm partners with ASUS on a $1500 smartphone for mobile enthusiasts | Android Central The Motorola One 5G UW Ace debuts with Verizon's spatial audio | Android Central Galaxy S21 FE leak reveals full specs of Samsung's next value flagship | Android Central New leak shows Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 Cla

Nick Sutrich has joined Android Central full-time, so he helps the crew blast into the long weekend with all the news about Wear OS that came out of MWC 2021. He, Daniel, Ara, and Jerry also talk about some new phones, Galaxy Buds 2, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 Plus, and more. Links: Nicholas Sutrich (@Gwanatu) / Twitter From dumpster fire to crown jewels: Wear OS finally got good at MWC 2021 | Android Central Samsung gives Wear OS a One UI makeover ahead of Galaxy Watch launch | Android Central The new Wear OS is coming first to Samsung's next Galaxy Watch launching later this summer | Android Central <a hre

Zac Bowden of Windows Central joins the gang for a conversation about Microsoft's Windows 11 announcement, its ability to run Android apps, thought on Surface Duo 2, and more. Links: The 5 biggest announcements from Microsoft's Windows 11 event | Windows Central Windows 11 launch: When to expect the next version of Windows? | Windows Central Microsoft announces Windows 11 will be able to run Android apps | Windows Central Windows 11 Home needs an internet connection and Microsoft account to set up | Windows Central <a href= "https://www.windowscentral.com/

We've got a roundup of new Bluetooth earbuds this week, followed by more thoughts about the latest Android 12 beta. The gang also talk about Wear OS support, Google's new retail store, and more. Links: Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Magical ANC + long battery = close to perfect | Android Central Jaybird Vista 2 review: Workout earbuds to like with an app to love | Android Central Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: An instant buy with one enormous question | Android Central Google says it's not that simple, future Wear OS support is still being worked out | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/oneplus-announces-deeper-integratio

This week, Daniel and Ara welcome iMore's Joe Keller and Android Developer Chris Lacy of Action Launcher and SwirlWalls fame onto the show. They have an in-depth conversation about Apple's announcements at WWDC 2021 and the latest Android 12 beta from Google. Links: WWDC 2021: All the biggest Apple news and announcements | iMore Apple will bring head tracking to spatial audio on Apple Music later this year | iMore Apple is bringing FaceTime to Android in the most green bubble way possible | Android Central Google is walking back on one of our favor

In this episode, Ara, Jerry, and Dan are joined by Adam Molina. He's the producer of Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast and a freelance journalist. They nerd out over Bluetooth headphones, lossless music streaming, upcoming Android phones, Led Zeppelin, and more. Links: Adam ⁠🆒 (@AdamLukas17) / Twitter The new Google Pixel Buds A-Series launch with a familiar design, more affordable price tag | Android Central Leaked promo video of the Sony WF-1000XM4 reveals a ton of features | Android Central Here's why Apple and Amazon are 'giving away' lossless music to subscribers | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidce

The AC gang kick off the Holiday weekend in the United States with everything we know so far about Qualcomm's new Snapdragon processors and Arm v9 mobile architecture. They also talk about a revision to USB-C and Power Delivery that adds 240W charging. Additionally, Fuchsia OS finally goes public, Amazon buys MGM for a whole lot of cookies, and introduces a new range of Chromebooks. Links: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is here to make your Zoom calls more tolerable | Android Central Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 778G is a mid-range 'gaming' chip with truly global 5G | Android Central Arm announces the new v9 mobile architec

This week, we check out all of the announcements from Google I/O 2021. There's more news on Android 12, a new design language call Material You, the emergence of Wear, and much more. Links: Google announces Android 12 beta with a ton of design and privacy changes | Android Central Android 12 beta hands-on: This is the way forward | Android Central Android 12 will have more precise privacy controls, but experts aren't fully convinced | Android Central Google's new design language is Material You, and it breathes new life into Android's tired aesthetic | Android Central <a

Some leaks from reliable sources give us a look at the upcoming Pixel 6 lineup. Alex, Ara, Jerry, and Daniel check out the renders along with Galaxy Watch 4 rumors, MediaTek Dimensity 900 vs. Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G, and loads more phone and gadget news. Links: Google I/O 2021 schedule features updates on Android 12, Wear OS, Google TV, and more | Android Central Google Pixel 6: News, Leaks, Release, Specs, and Rumors! | Android Central New details of the Galaxy Watch 4 hint at launch date, Samsung ditches plans for useful health feature | Android Central MediaTek D

There's only a smattering of device news this week, but a whole lot to discuss regarding Google services and their strategies. Daniel, Ara, and Jerry also offer their take on Apple vs. Epic and what it could mean for other platforms. Links: Google accidentally announces the Pixel Buds A-Series early | Android Central Samsung 'accidentally' confirms the mid-range Galaxy A82 5G is on its way | Android Central Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Lite leaks with new book cover case | Android Central Here's your 'first look' at Sam

On this episode, we talk about announcements to expect at Google I/O 2021, massive corporate earnings, and a truckload of new devices. We also wonder what the world would be like if Apple's iMessage came to Android. Finally, we say goodbye to Russell Holly and Hayato Huseman as members of the team. Russell is moving on to become a Managing Editor for CNET, and Hayato will be joining the crew over at MKBHD's YouTube empire as a video producer. Maybe we can start calling him HHUHD? Good luck to you both, gentlemen. We will miss you so much! Links: Google I/O 2021 schedule features updates on Android 12, Wear OS, Google TV, and more | Android Central Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablets bring more productivity and entertainment for the whole family | Android Central <a href

In this episode, Hayato, Daniel, Ara, and Jerry check out the final Developer Preview of Android 12. They also talk about Sony's Xperia 1 III, the TCL Fold 'n Roll concept phone, and the Fitbit Luxe. Apple had their Spring Loaded event this week, so the gang take some time to view their announcements through the lens of Android users. Links: Android 12's final Developer Preview lands with new app launch animations, better camera support for third-party apps, and improved haptics | Android Central The Sony Xperia 1 III is one of the last flagship phones for hardware fanatics | Android Central I can't get my hands on TC

Jerry, Ara, and Daniel are here with a mixture of news, rumors, opinions, and apologies as they Pixel Watch leaks, the OnePlus Watch, an upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, Amazon Echo Buds, and more. Links: Alleged Pixel Watch leak shows us the Wear OS watch we've been waiting for | Android Central The Google Pixel Watch is not the magic bullet Wear OS has been waiting for | Android Central OnePlus Watch review: This isn't the smartwatch you've been waiting for | Android Central Samsung's 'most powerful Galaxy' teased for April 28 Galaxy Unpacked event | Android Central <a href=

Michael Fisher, Hayato Huseman, Derrek Lee, and Daniel Bader deliver a poignant eulogy of LG's smartphones as they exit the business. The crew also talk about the return of Google I/O as a virtual event, Google silicon rumors, budget Samsung phones, and more. Links: It's official: LG is exiting the smartphone business | Android Central Goodbye to LG, a fallen titan of experimentation and bootloops | Android Central The now-canceled LG V70 and Rollable phone pop up in live images | Android Central Farewell, LG Mobile: 20 Years Of Doing Phones Differently - YouTube <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/pixel-6-be-powered-g

This week on the show, Daniel, Ara, Jerry, and Harish examine LG's decision to pull out of the smartphone business. They also check out new phones from Xiaomi and POCO. There's Google news too, including our review of the 2nd Gen Nest Hub, rumors about 'Pixel Buds A', T-Mobile's commitment to Google phones and services, and more! Links: LG appears to pull out of money-losing smartphone business Xiaomi's new Mi 11 Ultra is the Galaxy S21 Ultra alternative you've been waiting for | Android Central Xiaomi's new $1,500 Mi Mix Fold is a Galaxy Z Fold 2 rival with a liquid lens camera | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androi

Hayato, Alex, and Daniel are here with their reviews of the brand new OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Links: OnePlus 9 review: Android's next value flagship champ | Android Central OnePlus 9 Pro review: Nailed it | Android Central

Daniel, Ara, Jerry, and Harish are here with your fix of Android news! Samsung is launching a trio of A series phones, and the launch date of the Galaxy S21 FE has leaked. Android 12 Developer Preview 2 adds a variety of new features, and Google is giving devs a raise by dropping Play Store commissions to 15%. The team also discuss the 'Incognito' mode lawsuit, Soli radar in Google Nest Hub, and more. Links: New Samsung Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 5G step it up with flagship specs, 90Hz and 120Hz displays | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch date just leaked — and it's coming sooner than you think | Android Central Samsung

Alex, Jerry, and Daniel are joined for a portion of the show by Myriam Joire as they review the Find X3 Pro from OPPO. The crew also check in on the latest rumors and leaks for the OnePlus 9 series of phones along with what to expect from Google's Pixel 5a and Pixel 6. And what would it take for a foldable Pixel to compete with Samsung and Microsoft's Surface Duo? Links: OPPO Find X3 Pro review: Under the microscope | Android Central Myriam Joire (@tnkgrl) / Twitter OnePlus 9: Release Date, Price, Rumors, News, Leaks, and Specs! | Android Central Google Pixel 5a: News, Leaks, Release, Specs, and Rumors! | Android Central <a href= "https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-6-rumored-selfie-camera-chang

Harish Jonnalagadda has the scoop on OnePlus Nord 2, which is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200. He, Daniel, Jerry, and Ara also check out Redmi's Note 10 Pro Max, the Huawei foldable Mate X2, and a ton of other phones. The first Pixel feature drop for 2021 is here, as are rumors of new Pixel Buds, and the possibility that the next Galaxy Watch will run Wear OS. Links: OnePlus Nord 2 is launching in Q2 2021 with MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 1200 chipset | Android Central Redmi Note 10 Pro Max takes the fight to OnePlus Nord with 120Hz AMOLED screen, 108MP camera | Android Central Samsung Galaxy A32 debuts in India to

Former Android Central Grand Poobah Phil Nickinson is running the ship over at our sister site WhatToWatch.com these days. He joins Daniel, Jerry, and Ara for a survey of what's happening in the streaming video service world. The crew also have some follow up on Android 12 Developer Preview and the first Pixel 5a leaks. Links: Disney+ Star launches internationally — here's what you need to know | Android Central Disney+ now has nearly 95 million paid subscribers globally | Android Central The Disney Plus price increase is coming to your country soon, subscribe now | Android Central <a href= "https://www.whattowatch.com/news/dis

Joe, Jerry, Ara, and Daniel discuss the last bits of Android 12 rumors, leaks, and speculation just prior to the official announcement. Pretty much everything they say holds true to the legit info, so we hope you enjoy the conversation. They also chat about Nothing scraping up the remainders of Essential. Plus, there's news regarding Xiaomi, LastPass, Sonos, and more. Links: Android 12 | Android Central Carl Pei's Nothing now owns Andy Rubin's Essential | Android Central 3 things we want to see from Nothing's purchase of Essential | Android Central The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Daniel goes one-on-one with Juan Carlos Bagnell, aka SomeGadgetGuy! Tune in for their chat about new phones, upcoming phones, and the inner game of gadget reviews. They also discuss resisting the tendency to grade on a curve, WandaVision, and more! Links: OnePlus 9: Release Date, Price, Rumors, News, Leaks, and Specs! | Android Central Tech Reviewers are SCUM! Reddit Weighs In! – SomeGadgetGuy JuanBagnell - YouTube Sponsors: Indeed: Indeed gives you the smart tools to make hiring decisions quickly, and to be confident that you’re making the right hire for your team. Try Indeed out with a free $75 credit at indeed.com/acp. Terms, condi

As a supplement to last week's show all about the current state of 5G, Daniel and Jerry got to talk to Qualcomm's Ignacio Contreras about the new Snapdragon X65 modem RF system and the FUTURE of 5G. It's actually pretty exciting. Links: Snapdragon X65 modem will deliver insane 10 Gigabit 5G speeds to Android flagships | Android Central

Daniel and Jerry explore the promise and reality of 5G with expert Sacha Segan. They also get on the line with David Jagneux to discuss the state of Google Stadia. Links: Benchmarking the global 5G experience | Opensignal Why Every US Carrier Is 'Winning' Fastest 5G Awards | PCMag Verizon Expands High-Speed 5G Mobile and Home Service | PCMag Sponsors: Indeed: Indeed gives you the smart tools to make hiring decisions quickly, and to be confident that you’re making the right hire for your team. Try Indeed out with a free $75 credit at indeed.com/acp. Terms,

Hayato, Daniel, Joe, and Ara tackle the regular Galaxy S21 and 100% do not offer GameStop, GameSpot, or any other stock purchase advice. They also look at financial results from big tech companies, Sony’s new $2500 Xperia flagship, and Carl Pei’s venture into Nothing. Links: Samsung Galaxy S21 review: Less is less | Android Central The Motorola Edge S is the first phone with a Snapdragon 870 | Android Central Sony launches $2500 Xperia Pro creative professionals can't afford to ignore | Android Central Samsung's Q4 profit jumps 26.4% YoY, despite weaker smartp

The FCC has a new Acting Chairperson, Jessica Rosenworcel, and reviews are in for Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra. As well, Hayato, Jerry, Ara, and Daniel share some Chromebook news and discuss the disparate landscape of messaging apps. Links: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: Fixed focus | Android Central Samsung confirms it will 'gradually' remove the charger from future Galaxy phones | Android Central Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel on Designation to Lead FCC | Federal Communications Commission Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia - BBC News <a href= "https://

Alex Dobie, Hayato Huseman, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Daniel Bader dig deep into the Galaxy S21 series of phones. Daniel reviews the excellent Galaxy Buds Pro, and the crew are keeping tabs on the Galaxy SmartTag trackers. Links: Samsung Galaxy S21: Your complete buyer's guide to the new S21 series | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: The new best | Android Central Receive a free Galaxy SmartTag when you pre-order the Galaxy S21 | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Indeed gives you the smart tools to make hiring decisions quickly, and to be confident that you’re making the right hire for your team. Try Indeed out with a free $7

Joe, Jerry, Daniel, and Ara discuss WhatsApp requiring its users to share data with Facebook. They also touch on Facebook's ban of President Trump before moving on to a massive preview of phones, Chromebooks, and other devices being announced at CES 2021. Links: WhatsApp now requires you to share data with Facebook — here's what you need to know | Android Central Facebook suspends President Trump 'indefinitely' | Android Central Google and Alphabet workers are forming an 'innovative' union in the U.S. | Android Central Google is far from perfect, but with a union,

Captain Daniel Bader is joined by Joe Maring, Ara Wagoner, and Hayato Huseman for our final episode of 2020. The crew talk about the partnership between Google and Qualcomm to offer four years of Android updates, wear OS and the Fitbit acquisition, and continued antitrust woes. But the biggest topic this week is YOUR questions. So grab your favorite Holiday beverage and settle in for a toasty warm show! Links: Qualcomm and Google pledge to clean up the Android update situation with four years of updates | Android Central The EU has finally approved Google's Fitbit acquisition | Android Central Google’s Legal Peril Grows in Face of Third

Hayato, Ara, Daniel, and Jerry embark on a journey into the FTC lawsuit against Facebook, Google's AI ethics controversy and ridiculous handling of a personnel situation. In phone news, they check out Google's latest Pixel feature drop, Galaxy S21 leaks, and the Samsung One UI 3.0 update. The crew also consider AirPods Max—and why anyone other than someone heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem might buy them. They wrap up with Google's efforts to counter election and anti-vaccine misinformation, and OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei's enigmatic new audio company. Links: Facebook could be forced to give up Instagram and WhatsApp in new lawsuit | Android Central Google's latest AI ethics controversy is a

On this week’s show, Daniel and Jerry sit down with Ziad Asghar, who manages Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Roadmap and Application Processor division, to discuss the new Snapdragon 888. They start the conversation going through the various improvements the Snapdragon 888 makes over last year’s Snapdragon 865, and then jump into the broader industry and how Qualcomm plans to compete with companies like Apple in the increasingly competitive ARM processor space. Links: Snapdragon 888: Everything you need to know about Qualcomm's 2021 flagship SoC | Android Central The Snapdragon 888 promises a huge leap for Android cameras: Here's how | Android Central

Ara Wagoner and Jerry Hildenbrand commandeer the Android Central virtual podcast studio for a chat about Android updates, emoji, Chromebooks, and pretty much anything else they feel like! Links: Nokia's failure is the final nail in the coffin for Android One | Android Central An ARM-powered Chromebook with a Surface-style kickstand seems set for a 2021 debut | Android Central New emoji could reach your Android phone faster than ever with this change from Google | Android Central

If rumors are to be believed, the Galaxy Note series may have run its course. Hayato, Ara, Joe, and Daniel talk about the possibility of life after Note for the S Pen, Google Stadia, and a limited edition Pixel 4a. There's also a new incarnation of Google Pay, a faster version of Chrome, and the crew try to understand the appeal of the new Twitter feature: Fleets. Links: The end of the Galaxy Note could be a blessing in disguise for the S Pen | Android Central Samsung will not launch a Galaxy Note 20 successor next year, says new rumor Google Stadia is coming to iOS as web app, giving free Premiere kits

The ghosts of Android Central past, present, and future descend upon the 500th episode of the podcast! Daniel Bader is joined by Hayato Huseman, Jerry Hildenbrand, Ara Wagoner, Alex Dobie, Joe Maring, Phil Nickinson, Harish Jonnalagadda, Russel Holly, and Andrew Martonik to share their favorite phones and features of 2020. They also examine how technology is helping them navigate through life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Links: Best Android Phones: Our top picks for November 2020 | Android Central Sponsors: Namecheap: Have an amazing idea for a website, online business or blog? Then, you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. To get a domain name with a 30% discount (including .com and hundreds more). Go to Namecheap.com and use the code ACP at checkout.

It was a pretty good year overall for Google on the hardware front, although Daniel, Jerry, and Joe weigh in on the Pixel 5 display gap and latest iteration of Nest Thermostat. Samsung is rumored to be working on Galaxy Buds Beyond, plus Daniel reviews the Elite 85t earbuds from Jabra. T-Mobile is making good on paying back $200 million in debt to taxpayers, and Dish Network is sidestepping its 2020 5G timeline. Links: Some Pixel 5 units develop a gap between the display and frame | Android Central Google says the Pixel 5's display gap is nothing to worry about | Android Central Galaxy Buds Beyond might be Samsung's next pair of