Episodios

  • Android's "Swole" Era

    Android's "Swole" Era
    Mar 11 2026

    It's the post Mobile World Congress hangover, which is the perfect time for hands-on reviews with two of the hottest phones you can get right now and Florence Ion and Jason Howell have got 'em! Oh and Ron Richards is back to hear all about it!


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    00:05:55 - NEWS

    • Goodbye revenue share! Google drops their cut from the Google Play store and makes other changes sooner then they had to, but why!?!?!
    • Google is ranking AIs and giving developers more tools with their new Android Bench
    • Quick! Check your Google Play Perks, you may have $400 off on a new Pixel 10 Pro
    • PATRON PICK: Google Play begins shaming apps that are battery hogs


    00:33:18 - HARDWARE

    • Are you ready for the Google Pixel 10A hands-on review? Cause it' s a good one!
    • How about our impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
    • Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone (4A) Pro and the Nothing Headphone (a) and they're both pretty rad!
    • The first glimpses of the OnePlus 15T have emerged and they're intriguing! Unfortunately, OnePlus and Oppo are raising prices on everything due to market conditions
    • The physical keyboard revolution continues with the daring Unihertz Titan 2 Elite!


    01:03:54 - APPS

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    01:14:01 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

    • Ian from the UK has a suggestion for an icon to link to a file on Google Drive
    • Robert is curious if MicroSD cards could be a solution to the RAM price increase crisis?

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    1 h y 28 m
  • Pixel's Big Booty Drop

    Pixel's Big Booty Drop
    Mar 4 2026
    Jason and Flo are joined by Juan Bagnell to mostly discuss this year's biggest Mobile World Congress hardware announcements, but they couldn't help but start with the junk in Google's trunk.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor0:04:12 - NEWSMarch 2026 Feature Drop: Pixel 10 ‘Comfort’ view, custom AI icons, At a Glance ‘My commute,’ & moreOh great, here comes 6GQualcomm and Other Industry Leaders Commit to 6G Trajectory Towards Commercialization Starting from 2029 OnwardsQualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite is the biggest smartwatch chip upgrade in 3 yearsSamsung hits pause on next-gen Edge, Z TriFold phones, but is optimistic about the S PenPATRON PICK: Motorola has a tiny new black box at MWC that wants to kill Android Auto cables0:33:22 - HARDWAREI tried Honor's ultra-thin foldable phone at MWC 2026, and it's almost too powerfulA closer look at Honor’s Robot PhoneHonor’s new MagicPad 4 is the world’s thinnest Android tabletOppo teases the Find N6’s crease-less display ahead of rumored March launchTecno revives modular Android devices with new concept phone1:00:48 - MORE HARDWARELenovo is working on a foldable that could be both your handheld and desktopThe Motorola Razr Fold is shaping up to be pure flagshipMotorola confirms GrapheneOS support for a future phone, bringing over featuresXiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra-slim power bank1:21:37 - FEEDBACKPaul wants to know how to add a shortcut to files on the homescreenDavid just noticed some questions appear when he blocks a call in Google Phone Dialer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 h y 32 m
  • Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026

    Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
    Feb 25 2026

    Well whaddaya know, Jason Howell and Florence Ion are on the scene with Samsung's newest flagship series, the Galaxy S26 lineup, for at least a part of the show. Plus, Flo details Google's agentic Gemini news, Google I/O dates are here, and Jason reviews the Motorola Moto Watch.


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    0:00:11 - SAMSUNG GALAXY UNPACKED

    • Flo and Jason go hands-on with the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra


    0:20:12 - NEWS

    • A more intelligent Android on Samsung Galaxy S26
    • Google I/O 2026 confirmed for May 19: Here's what to expect
    • Android malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement)
    • Patron Pick: Calling Cards made Google Contacts too busy, but a fix is in the works


    0:49:02 - MORE HARDWARE

    • Google's Pixel 10a Brings Gemini Live and Satellite SOS to the Mid-Range
    • I tested Motorola's new Moto Watch on a snowboarding trip and came back frustrated


    1:07:38 - APPS

    • Pixel At a Glance adds Sports and Finance updates
    • Olympics on Peacock on Google TV was EXCELLENT
    • Google, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4


    1:17:09 - FEEDBACK

    • Nicholas goes to bat for the usefulness of Air Drop compatibility

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    1 h y 24 m
  • Android 17 Bumpy Launch

    Android 17 Bumpy Launch
    Feb 18 2026
    We're still reeling from the roller coaster launch of Android 17 but we're doing our best to hold our own as Florence Ion, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao ponder the new OS beta along with more AirDrop/QuickShare news and lots of new phones to discuss!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:02:30 - NEWSThe first beta for Android 17 was released after a bit of back and forth from GoogleQuickShare is making adjustments to be more like AirDrop and AirDrop compatibility is available for Pixel 9s!PATRON PICK: Unlock the Android Auto Developer Options for more control of your in-car experience!00:32:13 - HARDWAREThere's leaks of the upcoming Google Pixel 10A and the colors are delightful and the EU shows the battery life is impressive!Could it be? Could NVIDIA be working on a NEW NVIDIA Shield TV device?Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming and that means that all the specs for the upcoming S26 line have leaked along with a possible glimpse of the WIDE Foldable? Is it wider than the Pixel Fold?And some new phones in the world with the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the global release of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 00:58:03 - APPSNow you can pin tabs on Chrome on Android!Looks like Now Playing will graduate to a full app but maybe for Pixels only?Nothing's Playground launches letting you vibe code your own widgets with AI, but is it any good?01:10:40 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKChris K writes in for an AirDrop like experience via PushBullet@MColey on Threads shares how their family uses AirDrop on iOS to share photos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Keep Your Frenemies Close Enough to AirDrop

    Keep Your Frenemies Close Enough to AirDrop
    Feb 11 2026

    Love is in the air this Valentine's week...a love affair with all things Android as Ron Richards is reunited with Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell to revel in confirmed (not leaks!) of Samsung news plus drama around YouTube Music. Ah, Amore!


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    00:02:46 - NEWS

    • We've got more data on Smartphone sales growth in 2025 and Honor and Nothing impress with their increases
    • As if the AirDrop for Android news couldn't get any better, Google sweetens it even more beyond Pixels
    • Looks like Gemini will be quite prominent on Android PCs
    • PATRON PICK: Google Messages is bringing back a key RCS feature you might not have noticed disappeared


    00:32:12 - HARDWARE

    • We've got the details on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event
    • Some news on the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 going wide (pun intended)
    • Jason test drives the INMO Air3 glasses and gets Android in his face!


    00:54:10 - APPS

    • Much ado about nothing with YouTube Music and access to Lyrics. Plus AI Playlists are here!
    • More on Google Home's update to enable support for smart buttons in automations
    • The At-A-Glance Widget on Google Pixels is going high contrast!


    01:07:09 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

    • Patrick from Middle Tennessee shares some recommendations of good music players for Android!

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    1 h y 15 m
  • Unboxing the Motorola Moto Watch

    Unboxing the Motorola Moto Watch
    Feb 4 2026

    With Ron gone (in Portland for pinball, don't worry), Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Huyen Tue Dao do their best to hold down the fort. From Android desktop UI leaks to Nvidia's masterful 10 year (and counting) run with the Shield, to a live unboxing of the new Motorola Moto Watch, everything you need for Android bliss is right here.


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    00:02:33 - NEWS

    • Android’s full desktop interface leaks: New status bar, Chrome Extensions
    • ChromeOS will be ‘phased out’ in 2034 as Android PCs arrive late, court docs suggest
    • Google releases ‘Desktop Camera’ app that’s seemingly for Android PCs
    • Android 16 is off to a strong start in Google's latest usage breakdown
    • Google Pixel expected to see ‘strongest growth’ in 2026, report says
    • Patron Pick: Motorola is getting away with zero OS updates thanks to regulatory loophole


    00:36:11 - HARDWARE

    • Motorola Moto Watch first look
    • There won’t be a Nothing Phone 4 this year
    • Nothing’s next over-ear headphones reportedly cost around $150, launching in March
    • Nothing Phone 4a series leak reveals launch date, and it's just weeks away
    • Inside Nvidia’s 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever


    00:58:12 - APPS

    • Gemini in navigation is now available for walking and cycling in Google Maps.
    • Fitbit's co-founders are back with a new app, and you can sign up for the limited beta
    • This free app turns your Android phone into an iPod

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    1 h y 18 m
  • Should We Talk About the Weather?

    Should We Talk About the Weather?
    Jan 28 2026

    Thankfully the snowstorm stopped in time for Ron Richards to dig out and join Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao for the latest in Android news from OnePlus to Samsung and of course a dash of Google and Gemini for fun.


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    00:04:55 - NEWS

    • OnePlus responds to reports of their demise and it's not really confidence building...
    • Ron was glad he wasn't alone in having Pixel Weather fail completely during the snow storm last weekend.
    • EU is coming after Google, again, this time for how deeply Gemini is integrated into Android
    • Patron Pick: Say goodbye to this killer feature in GMail you probably didn't even know existed!


    00:36:39 - HARDWARE

    • Some glimpses of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra shows a cool two-tone camera back design
    • More peeks of the Samsung Galaxy S26, this time at the camera bump via the Qi2 battery bank!
    • We hope you're sitting down because Samsung revealed how much the Galaxy Z Trifold will cost in the US and it's a lot! It's available now!


    00:50:01 - APPS

    • Now you can sync your queues across the web and Android on YouTube Music
    • Feel free to celebrate now that Google Photos Me Meme feature is here. Or Not.
    • But you should really celebrate now that Google Sans is an available font in Google Docs and other apps!


    00:57:52 - FEEDBACK

    • Jezz from Australia wants to know how to screenshot the Gemini overlay?
    • Ken from Batavia, NY weighs in on the iOS vs Android debate
    • Frank R. clears up the confusion about Porsche Design and Honor Phones.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • OnePlus: Not Dead Yet?

    OnePlus: Not Dead Yet?
    Jan 21 2026
    Rumors swirl about a popular manufacturer's demise but we see right through it plus the latest Gemini news that Google has to offer to keep Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards amused in the key of Android for another week!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:05 - NEWSWe've got Q4 2025 smartphone market data and it shows growth!ASUS confirmed no new phones this year and maybe even beyond 2026Also, news of OnePlus's demise may have been overwrought, but there's definitely something happening in Oppo-landThe latest from Google and Gemini is called Personal Intelligence and Jason got the advanced look at it!Patron Pick: Smartphones are likely going to be more expensive this year and here's why...00:35:50 - HARDWARESomeone's Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold already broke...oops.Honor is hard at work ripping off the iPhone Air, making a wacky camera phone with Porsche and Jason compared the Honor Magic8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at the Grand Canyon!The new battery king might be the RealMe P4 Power with a 10,001 mAh battery!00:51:46 - APPSGoogle is looking to amp up MagicCue thanks to Google Wallet and TasksNeed a quicker answer from Gemini? Google has a button for that.There are some major upgrades to Voice Search from Google featuring, you guessed it, Gemini.Nova Launcher lives again with a new owner! And now there will be ads, but that's ok!01:03:02 - FEEDBACKRobert from Alaska blesses us with the discovery of the rugged phone Xever 7 Pro from RugOne, and it's a doozy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 h y 14 m