Android Police Podcast

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  • Google's Pride and Prejudice

    09/10/2022 Duration: 01h00s

    What's been made by Google can be unmade by Google, too. Yes, there was a big event last week that focused on refining what can be considered to be a successful hardware line. We also had a bunch of sticky notes reminding us to come back to other bits later. And then there's the juxtaposition of demise as we examine how Google continues to fail consumers with an emboldened policy of attrition toward programs like Stadia. We're riding the pendulum on this episode of the Android Police podcast. 05:11 | Pixel Phones https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-pixel-7-pro-hands-on/ (Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro hands-on: Refined elegance) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-pro-announcement/ (The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are here: Google nails the balancing act) 29:03 | Pixel Watch https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-hands-on/ (Google Pixel Watch hands-on: Trying to live up to the hype) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-full-reveal/ (The Google Pixel Watch is finally here wi

  • Not a Good Week for Mobile Gaming

    30/09/2022 Duration: 35min

    And to think that we recorded this episode on Tuesday! Crack onto Thursday and Stadia goes kaput. But alas, we're here with a great show this week as people deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and as we look ahead to more severe weather for as long as we live. We talk about how to prepare and what's coming to help on the tech side. That and a lot more on the Android Police podcast. 04:40 | Check out our Pixel Bracket! https://twitter.com/AndroidPolice/status/1574401846575235079 (Android Police on Twitter) 15:46 | Weather troubles https://www.androidpolice.com/how-phone-help-during-emergency-weather-events/ (How your phone can help you prepare for emergency weather) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-best-weather-apps-for-android/ (The best weather apps for Android) 23:47 | Walled garden of games https://gamerant.com/apple-arcade-adding-4-new-originals-tom-hanks-trivia/ (Apple Arcade Adding 4 New Originals Including Tom Hanks Trivia (gamerant.com)) https://www.androidpolice.com/netflix-own-games-studio/

  • Always Actually On

    24/09/2022 Duration: 51min

    Daniel walks on the edge of buying an Apple Watch Ultra, Will calls out Apple for doing a bad job of copying Android's always-on display, and Ara just wishes cases for foldable phones were better. It's a quintessential episode of the Android Police podcast and it starts with Pixel news... 02:14 | Tensor tension and Watch strapping https://www.androidpolice.com/google-tensor-g2-cpu-cores/ (The Pixel 7's Tensor G2 has a lot of surprises for a boring upgrade) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-watch-retail-leak-expensive/ (Pixel Watch retail leak suggests Google thinks it can get away with Apple Watch pricing) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-pixel-watch-could-come-in-four-colorways/ (The Pixel Watch could come in four colorways) 19:23 | My Fold or Flip for a good case! https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-7-cases-leak/ (Google's Pixel 7 cases could actually be worth buying this year) https://smartish.com/ (Shout out to Smartish) 32:27 | Never-sleep displays and other odd ends https://www.androidpolice

  • Apple Must Be High

    17/09/2022 Duration: 55min

    Sometimes our work gets in the way of other work and that's what happened last week with the Android Police podcast. But we promise this week will be a heckuva one with Apple bashing, Android smashing, and some ass kicking. Get out of our way. Or get in it. In your ears. 02:38 | Apple cores https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-watch-ultra-rugged-watch-samsung-needed/ (The Apple Watch Ultra is the rugged fitness watch Samsung should have made) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-hole-punch-cameras-apple-doubles-down-dynamic-island/ (As Android wants to get rid of hole-punch cameras, Apple doubles down with Dynamic Island) https://www.androidpolice.com/ios-16-google-lock-screen-widgets/ (Google apps want in on iOS 16's lock screen widgets and we're not at all jealous or anything) 17:54 | Google up https://www.androidpolice.com/google-could-make-256gb-pixel-7-more-widely-available/ (Google could make the 256GB Pixel 7 more widely available than Pixel 6) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-budget-chromecast-mo

  • Booth Hopping at IFA

    03/09/2022 Duration: 40min

    Berlin isn't known for potpourri, but we're making our own here with the Android Police podcast. Join the usual suspects plus our Europe Editor Manuel Vonau from outside IFA 2022 as we pick out some of the cool stuff from the trade show. 6:11 | Your starter course... https://www.androidpolice.com/lenovos-first-120hz-chromebook-debuts-at-ifa/ (Lenovo's first 120Hz Chromebook debuts at IFA — but it's not for gaming) https://www.androidpolice.com/oppo-reno-8-pros-third-launch-more-markets/ (Oppo Reno 8 Pro’s third launch brings its low-light specialist camera to more markets) https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/events/techlife/#featured (Lenovo Glasses T1 (lenovo.com)) 20:21 | Phones in action https://www.androidpolice.com/sony-xperia-5-iv-announcement/ (Sony's Xperia 5 IV is a pared-down flagship that still costs four figures) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-affordable-galaxy-a23-5g-us-availability/ (Samsung is bringing the affordable Galaxy A23 5G and its 120Hz display to the US) https://www.androidpolice.com/

  • The Cheaper Samsung is Better

    29/08/2022 Duration: 50min

    Daniel is off again this week, but we have our own Stephen Schenck in with Ara and Will to discuss our virgin experiences with foldable phones of the Galaxy variety (we're talking about the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4). And if that wasn't enough Samsung coverage for you, we've also got Galaxy Watch 5 chat on the way, too. It's been a good, long week of testing and writing, so this show is just our labor of love to you, dear listener. 01:25 | Flip and Fold fo(u)rth! https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-review/ (Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: How I learned to stop worrying and love foldables) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-review/ (Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: Futurephone) 21:35 | Lumps of metal on your wrist https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-review/ (Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: Suffering for slimness) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-pro-review/ (Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: All-star battery, minor league fitness tracke

  • Is Android Becoming The Villain?

    19/08/2022 Duration: 46min

    Google gave us an Android 13 surprise earlier this week and we have a special surprise guest because sometimes we like to show off — it's Jerry Hildenbrand from Android Central! And with a show that's pretty much hardcore Google, you're in for a treat. Tiramisu, to be specific. 01:49 | Commissioner Gordon says... https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-review/ (Android 13 review: The update we need, not the one we want) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-breaks-automatic-clipboard-syncing-no-fix/ (Android 13 breaks automatic clipboard syncing, and Google won't fix it) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6-6a-no-android-13-downgrade-why/ (Google won’t let you downgrade your Pixel 6 or 6a from Android 13 — here’s why) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-android-13-statue-like-butt/ (Google’s official Android 13 statue sure looks a bit like a butt) 32:38 | In other Pixel-related news... https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6-pro-mod-extended-battery-life-resolution-scaling/ (Pixel 6 Pro mod promises exte

  • Zac Attack on Unpacked

    11/08/2022 Duration: 53min

    The Android Police podcast has been preparing for today and you get this lovely episode for our efforts. So, what's so great about the stuff Samsung Unpacked today? We have hands-on coverage and many more opinions from the usual suspects as well as our point man for Samsung stuff, Zachary Kew-Denniss! 01:52 | Zac holds up his Galaxy Z Fold 3 against the Fold 4. 14:43 | Will flips for the Flip 4 27:31 | Watch 5 has Ara feeling feelings 41:06 | Executive Daniel executive sums up the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-z-fold-4-flip-4-watch-5-buds-2-pro-unpacked/ (Samsung just Unpacked the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4, the two coolest phones of the summer) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-and-flip-4-hands-on/ (Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 hands-on: A little progress, lots of polish) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-hands-on/ (Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro hands-on: A real gem of an upgrade) 43:52 | Oh, boy, is Google really going on about RCS

  • Pro-Pixel Buddies

    30/07/2022 Duration: 55min

    This week on the Android Police podcast, we celebrate some more ChromeOS catch-ups, seek ad and tracker salvation from Google, and pick over the Pixel Buds Pro and more of the Pixel 6a. 2:13 | Daniel has some words about the Pixel Buds Pro and 6a. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review/ (Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Catching up, tuning out, and rocking on) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-buds-pro-best-colorway-selling-out/ (The Pixel Buds Pro aren't even out yet, and the best colorway is already selling out everywhere) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-a53-vs-google-pixel-6a/ (Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. Google Pixel 6a: Which deserves your $450?) 21:36 | Will strolls by some new Play Store policy and some lagging cookie replacement policies. Also, the inevitability of big smartwatches in the next few years. https://www.androidpolice.com/play-store-lays-out-new-rules-to-curb-intrusive-full-screen-ads/ (Play Store lays out new rules to curb intrusive full screen ads) https://www

  • The Sexy 6a

    22/07/2022 Duration: 44min

    The embargo's been lifted and we can finally talk about how we feel Google's new Pixel 6a has changed us for the better. That, or, we can just talk about it. Plus, other new phone launches in the next few weeks and a patch of tumult in Android launchers. All this week on the Android Police podcast! 2:21 | The hot topic. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6a-review/ (Google Pixel 6a review: Regression is the better part of value) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-magic-eraser-pixel-6a-camouflage/ (Check out how Google's new Magic Eraser camouflage feature works before the Pixel 6a arrives next week) https://www.androidpolice.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-w5-plus-gen-1/ (Qualcomm's new chips might be what Wear OS needs to turn around — if they actually deliver) 19:16 | Will takes us through what Samsung and OnePlus wanna do. https://www.androidpolice.com/august-2022-galaxy-unpacked-invites/ (Galaxy Unpacked is official for August 10, and Samsung's already offering big reservation bonuses) https://www.andr

  • Does Nothing Matter?

    16/07/2022 Duration: 42min

    Well, whaddya know? It's our regular episode of the Android Police podcast and we have our Europe Editor Manuel Vonau on to talk about his Nothing Phone (1) review. And you know it's super-fresh because we recorded it this morning! 2:07 | Nothing. https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-1/ (Nothing Phone 1 review: Premium design meets midrange everything else) 20:14 | We're in Ara's hands (or on her wrists, I guess?) now... https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-one-ui-4-5-official/ (Samsung teases One UI 4.5 for Galaxy Watch4's new keyboard experience, watch face options, and more) https://www.androidpolice.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-wear-5100-teaser/ (Qualcomm teases its next-gen Snapdragon Wear chip, and we couldn't be more excited) 31:19 | Will cleans it up with Android 13 and Sonos's sledge to Google https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-beta-4/ (Android 13 Beta 4 is here to convince you it's ready to be your daily driver) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-sonos-lawsuit-lost-features/ (Google wou

  • OSOM Sauce

    15/07/2022 Duration: 29min

    We've got the sauce on OSOM, the Android startup founded by a collective of former employees who worked for Essential before Andy Rubin, facing public pressure for salacious work behavior at Google, dissolved the firm. OSOM tried to mix focuses on iconic industrial design as well as privacy and performance, but had to delay and reshape its launch product as it announced that the Solana blockchain would be backing what would be its first phone. We dig into why with two people who are on the inside track through long chats with the company's executives: Android Police's Ryne Hager and Esper's Mishaal Rahman. https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/04/former-essential-staff-have-started-a-new-company-called-osom-products/ (Former Essential staff have started a new company called OSOM Products) https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/16/osom-plans-to-release-its-first-privacy-focused-product-next-year/ (OSOM plans to release its first privacy-focused product next year) https://www.androidpolice.com/osom-ov1-exclusive

  • Switch to Android (for the keyboards)

    01/07/2022 Duration: 39min

    Every week is a big week outside of the Android space and while we can talk about those things, we at the Android Police podcast feel more equipped to be your nerdy escape. That said, please scream into the ether (or your pillow) as you need to. Also, drop a review if you can — we need some fresh feedback on our performance and it tends to matter more on the podcatchers. Thanks. 1:56 | Will, what are you angry about this week? https://www.androidpolice.com/t-mobile-has-started-selling-your-app-data-to-advertisers/ (T-Mobile has started selling your app data to advertisers — here's how to opt out) https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/01/10/u-s-carriers-under-fire-for-continuing-to-sell-phone-location-data-to-third-parties/ (U.S. carriers under fire for continuing to sell phone location data to third parties) https://www.androidpolice.com/switch-to-android-android-12-support/ (Ditching your iPhone just got way easier with Google’s latest Switch to Android app) 13:37 | Old stomping grounds for Ara: accessories an

  • The Respect to Redirect

    24/06/2022 Duration: 46min

    We had a whole bunch of one-liners in this episode that I could've used for the title, but most of them were R-rated and even though our show seems to be designed with the 'E,' I'm trying to help the Android Police podcast go up in the rankings. Just a bit. 3:35 | Ara dishes on Chrome and Google Assistant reminders https://www.androidpolice.com/chrome-os-103-features-ecosystem/ (ChromeOS 103 is all about bringing Chromebooks and Android phones closer together) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-calendar-tasks-assistant-reminders-apk-teardown/ (Google might be shaking up its approach to reminders on Android, starting with Calendar) 18:54 | Will drives home his hatred of the Google Assistant driving experience https://www.androidpolice.com/google-kills-android-auto-for-phone-screens/ (Google kicks off the summer driving season by killing Android Auto for phone screens) 31:46 | Daniel figures someone has to be talking about new phones this week... might as well be him. https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-7-

  • Soul of LaMDA

    17/06/2022 Duration: 49min

    On this week's show, a meditation on what one Google engineer saw in the artificial intelligence he was working on. Oh, and phones. Phones worth talking about, maybe phones worth talking down. 2:52 | It's the LaMDA segment and Dan is vibing. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-suspends-engineer-lamda-chatbot-sentient/ (Google suspends engineer who claimed that the company’s LaMDA chatbot has become sentient) 23:32 | Samsung says "Fan Edition." Ara says "What fans?" https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-new-version-lte-only/ (Samsung may fix the Galaxy S21 FE's biggest problem with some new hardware) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-fe-canceled-rumor/ (Samsung may be giving up on Fan Edition phones) 32:15 | Will talks about Nothing. https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-1/ (Nothing Phone 1: News, rumors, leaks, and everything else you need to know) Plus, our news appendix: https://www.androidpolice.com/john-oliver-google-anti-competitive-grip-on-search-last-week-tonight/

  • Apple: The Fun Company

    11/06/2022 Duration: 52min

    Well, those are some words I didn't expect to put together in that order. Curveballs all the which way as we cover WWDC 2022 on the Android Police podcast. Also, Daniel is back (yay)! 3:27 | Dub dub. https://www.androidpolice.com/things-apple-borrowed-from-google-wwdc-2022/ (6 things Apple announced at WWDC 2022 that Google did first) https://www.androidpolice.com/ios-16-lock-screen/ (Apple pulls an Android with iOS 16's new lock screen customization) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-follows-googles-lead-in-mitigating-imessage-reaction-spam/ (Apple is following Google's lead on cleaning up iMessage reaction texts) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-maps-multiple-stops/ (A decade after launch, Apple Maps will support trips with multiple stops) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-next-gen-carplay-teaser-android-automotive/ (Apple's next-gen CarPlay teaser is making me anxious about Android Automotive) https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-drag-and-drop-ios-16/ (Apple's drag-and-drop-the-dog Visual Look Up too

  • Prime Pride

    03/06/2022 Duration: 45min

    Happy Prime Pride Month! On this week's Android Police podcast, we stay on the Pixel beat with the upcoming phones and watch, beat down on carriers for not putting themselves to a higher standard and appreciate the heck out of newly-released Chromebooks. And Jules is back in the hot seat for one more week, but Daniel should be back and in control of things next week. 3:01 | Will is concentrated on Pixel news. https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-7-prototype-ebay/ (Someone listed a prototype Pixel 7 on eBay months before sales officially begin) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-7-display-rumors/ (Pixel 7 might end up reusing more than just the Pixel 6's camera) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-watch-battery-life-expectations/ (Don't expect the Pixel Watch to blow your mind when it comes to battery life) 16:24 | Jules wants more accountability from carriers about software updates. https://www.androidpolice.com/us-carriers-are-bad-at-software-updates/ (US wireless carriers should get real with customers abo

  • This Android TV Gets A 6-Series/10

    28/05/2022 Duration: 48min

    We've got an Android TV review of a panel that has gone through its growing pains much like the Pixel 6 has. But we've got more Wear OS news to get through first. Plus, news about news on the Android Police podcast. 1:52 | I think this is Ara's third week in a row (barring I/O) where she's been on about watches and apps. I mean, she's excited for them, thank god. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-assistant-live-samsung-galaxy-watch4/ (Google Assistant is rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Watch4, at long last) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-watch4-one-ui-watch-beta/ (Samsung Galaxy Watch4 is getting a One UI Watch beta next month) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-manufacturer-apple-watch-usb-c/ (Here's one reason why the Pixel Watch might remind you so much of the Apple Watch) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-cases-awful/ (Google Pixel 6 cases are aging just about as well as a glass of milk) 19:39 | Will is giving Android TV some love this week. It's also overdue. https:

  • What Google Wants...

    20/05/2022 Duration: 45min

    ...well, sometimes it'll get. We have a medley of topics on this show from a Play Store app falling victim to the roboreview to YouTube Music's latest attempt to find relevance with YouTube users. Dose in a dash of LG remembrance and we've got another Android Police podcast — this week featuring editor Jules in for Daniel, who's on paternity leave. 3:09 | Ara is all about the Google apps this week. https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-music-on-wear-os-streaming/ (YouTube Music on Wear OS now lets you stream music from your smartwatch) https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-music-shortcut-youtube-app/ (The YouTube app gains more shortcuts to jump from a music video to YouTube Music) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-77-connection-issues/ (Latest Android Auto update fixes S22 woes for some, while Pixel owners are left hanging) 17:45 | Newsflash: Amazon finally kills Micro-USB on its Fire tablets https://www.androidpolice.com/amazon-fire-7-tablet-usb-c/ (Amazon finally gets with the times, brings USB-C

  • I/O: Cylon Seven

    14/05/2022 Duration: 56min

    Google I/O is always brimming full of nerdy tidbits, but the closest the general enthusiast class gets to learning all about the best of what's going on at the company is with the main keynote. We'll be getting to some of the grittier stuff next week, but this week, the Android Police podcast is covering just some of the shiny objects from the show. 3:59 | Let's talk about the non-Android, non-hardware stuff first. I know, I know. This is why we have timecodes. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-search-local-multisearch-scene-exploration/ (Google Search's recently introduced multisearch feature is about to get way more useful) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-my-ad-center/ (Google will give you more choice over the ads you see with My Ad Center) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-assistant-look-and-talk-nest-hub-max/ (You can now Look and Talk to Google Assistant on your Nest Hub Max) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-announces-ai-powered-document-summaries-in-google-docs/ (Google announces AI-powe

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