Android Police Podcast

We're in a gap week between the Android 13 beta drop and Google I/O and we're talking about what we would do if we dropped a highlighter-yellow Pixel Bud in snow that someone peed on. It's the Android Police podcast. 1:12 | Daniel draws on new leaks (and last week's chat about spatial audio in Android 13) for some major ANC audio gear from Google and Sony. https://www.androidpolice.com/rumor-google-pixel-buds-pro/ (Rumored Pixel Buds Pro could take advantage of Android 13's new audio tech) https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/07/06/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review/ (Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: Drop beats, not bucks) https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-beta-1-hints-at-the-pixel-6-picking-up-this-audio-feature-from-iphones/ (Android 13 Beta 1 hints at the Pixel 6 picking up this audio feature from iPhones) https://www.androidpolice.com/sony-xm5-headphones-box/ (Sony XM5 headphones may not offer better battery life than their predecessor, after all) 16:35 | On the Chromebook beat, Ara brings up her e

Google finally dropped the beta this week and we're thrilled to be joined by none other than https://twitter.com/mishaalrahman (Mishaal Rahman), senior technical editor at Esper and co-host of the https://android-bytes-by-esper.captivate.fm/ (Android Bytes podcast). 02:39 | We start with the view thus far for Android 13. Rahman's continuous changelog is unmatched as a resource for this. https://blog.esper.io/android-13-deep-dive/#beta1_changelog (Android 13 Deep Dive: Beta 1 Changelog (esper.io)) 15:51 | So, where does Beta 1 take us? We have our initial impressions. https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-beta-1-hands-on/ (Android 13 Beta 1 hands-on: A smooth, squiggly, and subtle upgrade) Feature focuses: https://blog.esper.io/android-13-deep-dive/#system_photo_picker (system photo picker), https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-opt-in-notification-permission-api-target-33/ (notification permissions), https://www.androidpolice.com/per-app-language-settings-are-missing-in-android-13-beta-1/#update-2022-0

Daniel's worn down by COVID, we're worn down by the wait for Wear OS and Android 13 beta updates, and everyone's getting worn down by Netflix. Let us commiserate. 02:55 | A quick gripe session on how Google is dragging its feet in releasing the first Android 13 beta. https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13/ (Android 13: Everything we know about Google’s next-gen operating system) 05:00 | We're getting all excited about Wear OS 3.1 — including when Google Assistant will make the jump — and the Pixel Watch even though we still have plenty of waiting to go, it turns out. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-store-redesign-preparing-for-the-pixel-watch/ (The Google Store has been redesigned, and it looks like it’s preparing for the Pixel Watch) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-watch-leak-launch-imminent/ (The latest Pixel Watch leak offers our best look yet at the upcoming Google smartwatch) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-assistant-watch4-verizon-update/ (Google Assistant still isn't quite ready for th

That's specifications speculation to you. Welcome back to another week here at Android Police. Here's what's been tickling our heads this time: 02:31 | Daniel has a "mish-mosh" of topics surrounding the Pixel 6a as well as a gut check on the Pixel 6. Plus, the iFixit-Google partnership and a step ahead for right-to-repair supporters. https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6a-fcc/ (Google Pixel 6a hits FCC, and at least one version will have mmWave 5G) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-releases-android-12-qpr3-beta-2-for-pixel-phones/ (Google releases Android 12 QPR3 beta 2 for Pixel phones) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-selling-pixel-repair-parts/ (Google's new DIY repair program will let you fix nearly any Pixel phone in your collection) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-bug-tracker/ (Google Pixel 6 bugs & how to fix them: Delayed updates, biometric failures, signal issues, and more) 13:43 | Ara brings us on a dipsy-doodle through the Pixel experiences that have her coming back time an

Welcome back to the Android Police Podcast: the podcast that insists it's not the Android Central Podcast, but that's because two of our hosts came from there. Don't be too harsh on them, there's always a first time. Whether you're an old friend or new to us, this is as good a place to start as any. Here's what we're talking about: 02:54 | Daniel gets everyone to talk about their experiences with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-review/ (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: A mostly portable powerhouse) https://www.androidpolice.com/the-top-5-things-wed-change-about-the-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra/ (The top 5 things we'd change about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip3-most-popular-foldable-phone/ (Move over, Fold3! The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 takes the crown as most popular foldable phone) https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/10/19/17514174/gorilla-glass-scratch-resistance-google-pixel-3-samsung-galaxy-s9-note