All About Android (Audio)

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October 19, 2021AAA 547: All About Pixels - Pixel 6 Pro hands-on, Real Tone, Assistant Voice Typing, Direct My Call, Pixel Pass
Pixel 6 Hands-on.
Pixel 6 Pro Hands-on.
Google says Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro stick with 3 years of major OS updates, 5 years of security.
It's not just you, the Google Store is struggling amid Pixel 6 launch, Google working on a fix.
Real Tone is Google's attempt at a more inclusive Android camera.
Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro finally bring new camera hardware in addition to software.
Say hello to better phone calls.
New 'Assistant voice typing' in Gboard lets you dictate, edit text hands-free.
Pixel 6 can 'Live Translate' your messages, images, and transcribed audio locally.
Snapchat says the Pixel 6 is 'the fastest phone to make a Snap'.
Android 12 is now available for Pixel phones.
Android 12 Beta Program will continue with unspecified updates starting in December.
Google launches the new Pixel Stand.
Google's 30W charger for Pixel 6 is a $25 add-on, Pixel Stand sequel is delayed.
Pixel Pass bundles smartphone upgrades w/ protection, YT Premium, more from $45/month.
HP X2 11 Chromebook review.
The Catch 22 for Foldables and supported apps.
A video review of Beeper.
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Duncan Jaffrey
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1 hr 38 min
October 12, 2021AAA 546: Pixel Pass Preview - RCS on iPhone? New Google TV features, goodbye "Hey Google" (sort of)
Google TV receives multi-user profile support, glanceable cards in ambient mode, and more
'Pixel Pass' is Google's rumored response to Apple One
SVP of Android offers an open invitation to help Apple put RCS texting on the iPhone
Nokia T20 Android tablet launches under $250 w/ 3 years of updates promised
Pixel 6 marketing site confirms 30W charging, '80% faster performance' from Tensor
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro press renders leak to reveal new At a Glance, face unlock, more
Google says Pixel 6 camera captures '150% more light,' shows 'Magic Eraser' on leaked marketing site
Pixel 6 leaks: Five years of security updates, ~$749 and $1,049 price tags
Google's Pixel Fold, Watch, and some Nest speakers to join the Pixel 6 event
The first Google TV streaming stick since Chromecast will launch on October 13
Chrome's RSS follow button is now available to all Android users
You can now use the Google Assistant without the 'Hey Google' hotword
Ron's Nest Hub is not listening to him!
Google Search has a handy new built-in, cross-platform guitar tuner
"HP X2 Chromebook is my tablet."
"I purchased a Lenovo Tab P11 Pro too!"
"Have in-display fingerprint sensors improved since the OnePlus 6T?"
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Chiu-Ki Chan
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1 hr 30 min
October 05, 2021AAA 545: Material You University - Android 12 released, Pixel 6 event, Fairphone 4, BlueStacks X
Android 12 released, Pixel 6 event, Fairphone 4, BlueStacks X
Android 12 releases today, but the update for Pixel phones comes later.
Google working on 'finishing touches' for its Android 12 update with 'Pixel-exclusive' features.
Google just announced its Pixel 6 event on October 19th.
Google Pay's disastrous year continues, promised bank account feature is dead.
Fairphone 4 has an incredible 5-year warranty, aims for 6 years of updates.
Lenovo Legion Play leaked: Handheld game console running Android.
USB-C cables and devices will soon show how fast they can charge.
This app brings back the more useful power menu from Android 11 on Android 12 devices.
Personal Safety app now lets Pixel owners automatically record a video during an emergency.
BlueStacks X is a new and free way to play Android games in your browser.
A pessimistic view of the Epic v Apple lawsuit.
Another DeX success story.
An idea for "Email of the Week"
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Stacy Devino
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1 hr 34 min
September 28, 2021AAA 544: No One Wins the Streaming Wars - Android 12.1, USB-C for all, Wyze Buds Pro review, Galaxy S22 Ultra
Hands-on with Android 12.1: First look at the update for foldable phones!
Everything we know about Android 12.1: Foldables, fixes, dynamic colors, and more.
Google Brings More Pixel-Exclusive Features to All Android Phones.
Android adds facial gesture controls and handwriting recognition accessibility features.
EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones.
Microsoft's new Surface Duo 2 has all the features that were missing the first time around.
The original Surface Duo will get Android 11 by the end of this year.
Wyze Buds Pro review.
Exclusive: Here are the new and upcoming camera features of the Google Pixel 6 Pro.
The Galaxy Note is back, it's just going to be called the "Galaxy S22 Ultra".
NBC warns that its channels could be removed from YouTube TV over a contract dispute.
NBC Tried to Force Peacock on YouTube TV.
Google boldly decides not to introduce all-new messaging solution, brings Chat to Calendar instead.
Why did Google move Device Controls in Android 12?
How I use a lapdock with DeX.
An Android tablet conspiracy theory.
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Mishaal Rahman
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1 hr 31 min
September 21, 2021AAA 543: It's Pixel Season - Pixel foldables, Pixel 6 Pro and Tensor leaks, Note 22 Ultra, Android 6 permissions
OnePlus Spills the Details on What Its Merger With Oppo Will Look Like.
ColorOS vs OxygenOS.
Android 6 and up will start stripping unused apps' permissions.
Google Play Services now lets you delete your advertising ID when you opt out of ad personalization.
Google's foldable phone plans include two devices, Android 12.1 release.
Android 12.1 will improve the foldable phone experience likely in preparation for the Pixel Fold.
Galaxy Fold-style Pixel foldable, 'Jumbojack,' spotted in Android 12.1.
Real-life Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are in the window of NYC Google Store.
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro hit FCC with Wi-Fi 6E support.
Exclusive: Here's everything we learned about the Pixel 6 Pro from the actual phone.
Exclusive: Here are the likely specs of the Google Tensor chip in the Pixel 6
Tech News Weekly Episode 201.
Samsung Note 22 Ultra design spotted, Note line may still be released.
Google Calendar widgets finally get a button to quickly add events.
Google Drive's Material You redesign adds that quirky, bulbous X-shaped widget.
Google Keep's Material You update is here with new widgets as well.
Google app readying that Material You Weather widget found in Pixel 6 ads.
DeX and lapdocks like the NexDock.
A positive review of Assistant Driving Mode.
A tip for playing your YouTube Music uploaded library.
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
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1 hr 15 min
September 14, 2021AAA 542: Android Tablet Two-fer - Tab P11 Pro and Galaxy Tab S7 FE reviews, Android 12 Beta 5, Driving Mode
Android 12 Beta 5 update, the official release is next!.
Here's everything new in Android 12 Beta 5 [Gallery].
Android 12 Beta 5: Easter egg expands with Dynamic Color home screen widget.
Android 12 appears to be set for October 4 launch.
Exclusive: Here's everything we learned about the Pixel 6 Pro from the actual phone.
Google brings Nexus back from the dead... to tease Pixel 6 moments after iPhone 13 event.
With Android 12 around the corner, the year-old Microsoft Surface Duo is still on Android 10.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro review.
Samsung's Giant New Tablet Is Too Good to Be True.
Download: Google Calculator 8.0 and Google Clock 7.0 bring - Material You redesigns.
Google Phone rolls out Material You redesign in beta.
Google rolling out Material You for Calendar, Drive, Docs, and other Workspace apps [Gallery].
Here's the new Google Weather widget with Android 12-inspired design [Gallery].
Here's an early look at YouTube Music's upcoming Material You widget [Gallery].
Assistant Driving Mode updated with home screen promised at Google I/O 2019.
Google Is Phasing Out the Android Auto App, but the Alternative Is Pretty Good.
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
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1 hr 38 min
September 07, 2021AAA 541: Samsung Hardware Showdown - Notification ads, RCS failures, YouTube Music Search, Lenovo Duet
Notification ads, RCS failures, YouTube Music Search, Lenovo Duet
Reminder: Cheap Android Tablets Come With a Bloatware Tax
Lenovo Tips application advertising paid services via notifications
In case you consider buying: my @lenovo tablet was remotely modified...
RCS functionality in Google's Messages app seems to be randomly breaking
Google Messages and RCS weren't ready for the complications of Hurricane Ida
Google reportedly optimistic about Pixel 6 sales, increases production by 50%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 hands-on
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 hands-on
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic hands-on
The future of the S Pen.
How Magisk saved the Moto Z2 Force.
Why is YouTube Music search so bad?
All About Samsung's display replacement program.
Viewer review of the Lenovo Duet.
Nexus 5 was the original MagSafe device.

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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
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1 hr 18 min
August 31, 2021AAA 540: Tear Down Those Walls - App-store payments, Lenovo Tab P11 Pro, Pixel 6 UWB, Assistant Daylong Routines
Google Play app store revenue hit $11.2 bln in 2019, lawsuit says.
Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments.
Apple, Google Mobile Dominance Faces Tough Test in South Korea.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro first look.
Fossil unveils Gen 6: Snapdragon 4100+, SpO2, redesigned charging rings, and Wear OS 3 in 2022.
Google reiterates that Pixel 6 will have UWB as it works to expand support in Android 13.
Report: Pixel 6 will source its 5G mmWave modem from Samsung instead of Qualcomm in the US.
Automate your whole day with the Assistant's new Daylong Routines.
Google finally releases YouTube Music Wear OS app, but only for Samsung's new watches.
Magisk for rooted Android phones won't die as creator works for Google, but will see big changes.
Magisk is dropping support for hiding root access from apps.
A good alternative to Google Photos free uploads.
A sad story about a Galaxy Z Fold 3.
Why I'm not getting a Galaxy Z Flip 3.
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Chris Lacy
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1 hr 31 min
August 24, 2021AAA 539: Android v. Capitalism - Play Store incentives, face control, Pixel 5a overheating, Carsifi, MagVOOC
Epic Court Documents Show How Google Pays Competitors to Not Compete
Court Docs Show Google's Gaming Plans Include Native Android Apps on Windows and Mac
Android's latest accessibility feature lets you control your phone with facial expressions
The Pixel 5a overheats while recording video
Google has already discontinued the Pixel 5
Android Auto gets another crowdfunded dongle to add wireless support to your car
Carsifi: Wireless Android Auto Adapter
Oppo Shows Off a Faster Version of Apple's MagSafe Charger
Lenovo Chromebook Duet vs Lenovo P11 Pro
How to make a tablet a second screen
How to make a tablet a digital photo frame
Where is visual voicemail transcription on my T-Mobile device?
Why did Google get rid of free photo backup on new Pixel devices?
RCS is backed up via Android Messages
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
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1 hr 26 min
August 17, 2021AAA 538: Fellowship of the Droids - Pixel 5a with 5G review, Galaxy Z Flip 3 hands-on, Android 12 Beta 4
Android 12 reaches Platform Stability with Beta 4, out now for Pixel phones
Android 12 Beta 4 hands-on: Top new features [video]
Android 12 Beta 4: Hands-on with yet more new features [Video]
VPNs are completely broken in Android 12 Beta 4
It Sounds Like Google's Find My Network for Android Will Work Just Like Apple's
Android's Find My Device network preps to crowdsource locating lost phones, secure vehicle data
Review: Androids is a developer commentary track for the Android 1.0 era
Excerpt: How Google bought Androidâaccording to folks in the room
Google Pixel 5a with 5G
The Price Is Right for Samsung's Colorful Galaxy Z Flip 3
Nothing Ear(1) Hands-on
Call recording in the Google Phone app begins rolling out to eligible Pixels globally
Google is killing off Android Auto for phone screens in favor of Assistant driving mode
How to play white noise on a Nest Hub
Will Galaxy Watch 3 apps work on the Galaxy Watch 4?
Fully Kiosk Browser & App Lockdown
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Damien Wilde
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1 hr 31 min

About All About Android (Audio)

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All About Android delivers everything you want to know about Android each week--the biggest news, freshest hardware, best apps and geekiest how-tos--with Android enthusiasts Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and a variety of special guests along the way.