All About Android (Audio)

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All About Android (Audio) episodes

March 23, 2021AAA 517: The Ups and Downs of Android - OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus Watch, Android 12 DP2, WebView havok, Aurora Store
Android 12 Developer Preview 2 is here with better notification security and picture-in-picture enhancements
Here's everything new in Android 12 Developer Preview 2
Android 12 DP2 Hidden Features Changelog: New Search widget, Taskbar, and more!
Android 12 DP2 hints at a future Pixel device with an under-display fingerprint scanner
PSA: If your Android apps keep crashing, uninstall 'WebView'
Samsung bets big on foldable smartphones amid chip crunch
Samsung Warns of Severe Chip Crunch While Delaying Key Phone
OP 9 hands-on and OP 9 Pro Review
OnePlus snubs Google's Wear OS, announces a $159 smartwatch
Google readying crowdsourced 'App install optimization' in the Play Store
Here's a sneak peek at Aurora Store v4, a big update to the open-source Play Store client
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
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1 hr 21 min
March 16, 2021AAA 516: Google's Play Store Fee Cut - Chris Lacy weighs in, Nest Hub gen 2, ZTE Blade X1 5G review, AAWireless
Google cuts app store fees for developers on first million in annual sales
Google announces 2nd-gen Nest Hub with Soli-powered 'Sleep Sensing' for $99
'AAWireless' dongle for wireless Android Auto starts shipping to customers
Asus ROG Phone 5 has the longest battery life of any Android phone we've ever tested
ZTE Blade X1 5G review by Flo
Walmart gets ready to release an Android TV stick
What audiobook apps are the best?
Google Voice will soon no longer be able to forward text messages to other phone numbers
Setting notification defaults on Android is a pain
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Chris Lacy
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1 hr 32 min
March 09, 2021AAA 515: Nothing's First Something - Tech review ethics, OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, Snapdragon Sound, Moto 360
Searching for truth in gadget reviews
When PR companies get involved in the reviews process
Are reviewers critical enough in their reviews?
Arizona advances bill forcing Apple and Google to allow - Fortnite-style alternative payment options
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Sound certification promises a big wave of hi-fi wireless headphones
Carl Pei's Nothing teases design of true wireless earbuds
OnePlus just goes ahead and shows us the OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung may use Wear OS on a coming Galaxy Watch as new evidence reveals 'Merlot'
New Moto Wear OS watch with Snapdragon 4100, wireless charging appears
Any tips for using my first smart speaker?
How to get night mode in Google Maps on Android Auto
From the Galaxy S2 to the Galaxy Nexus to the Z Fold 2
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Juan Bagnell
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1 hr 42 min
March 02, 2021AAA 514: ZTE Dominates Mobile World Congress - Galaxy S II gets Android 11, Duo's Lyra codec, Carbon 1 MK II
Google Maps is getting a new trick (plus 5 other Android features coming)
Sleep tracking on Android is about to get a lot better with Google's new Sleep API
Google's about to enhance AR performance by taking advantage of your phone's dual cameras
Google TV 'basic' mode will strip smart features, apps on TVs from TCL, Sony, others
The Galaxy S II still lives: Developer unofficially ports LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11
'Hey Google' hotword on Wear OS has been broken for months; Google is working on a fix
Carbon 1 MK II is first phone in the world with a carbon fiber monocoque
ZTE shows off an under-display facial recognition system
Google Duo on Android using 'Lyra' to offer natural-sounding voice calls on even a 2G connection
AAWireless on Indegogo
Paying for good value is the right thing to do
Why are Emergency Alerts bypassing Do No Disturb settings?
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
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1 hr 16 min
February 23, 2021AAA 513: Unlocking Android 12 Secrets - Developer Preview is out! Pixel 5a is... familiar, Samsung updates
Android 12 "Snow Cone": Everything we know so far about Google's next big update, with Developer Preview 1 changes!
This may be our first look at Android 12's new lock screen and notifications UI.
Android 12 brings UI optimizations for easier one-handed use.
Google prepares to add Pixel-exclusive lock screen clocks in Android 12.
Android 12's audio-coupled haptic effect is even cooler than it sounds.
Android 12 may use machine learning to fix the Back Gesture Problem.
Android 12 finally adds scrolling screenshots natively.
The first Android 12 preview for Android TVs brings an all-new Google TV experience.
Samsung now offers four years of security updates to Galaxy phones and tablets.
Samsung's next watch is reportedly ditching Tizen for Android
Hardware failures may be to blame for the increase in reports of Pixel camera issues.
Exclusive first look at the Google Pixel 5a.
Google Pixel foldable will reportedly use a display from Samsung.
Google is bringing games to Android Auto, and no, it's not Stadia.
Google's Nearby Share now lets you share Android apps with friends.
Introducing SwirlWalls - A next-gen, fun-filled, customizable animated wallpaper experience.
Google Home and Nest Hub ecosystem is getting overly complicated!
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Mishaal Rahman
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1 hr 33 min
February 16, 2021AAA 512: Much Ado About Essentially Nothing - Android Automotive explained, Material NEXT, Facebook Watch
Sam Abuelsamid breaks down the common misconceptions of Android Auto and Android Automotive
Google Ventures invested in Nothing which then bought Essential for some reason
A Facebook Watch running Android is in the works
LastPass announced major changes to its free tier and people are angry about it
Xiaomi's next big phone leaks and it has a ginormous camera bump
Fuchsia OS might be able to run Linux and Android apps natively... someday
A real world example of the impact of Android 11's Scoped Storage
An emailer shares the awesomeness that is Pi Hole
A years-long mystery of the show is finally solved thanks to a photo sent in by a fan
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Sam Abuelsamid
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1 hr 46 min
February 09, 2021AAA 511: Don't Go Chasing Waterfall Displays - Android 12 UI refresh, Clubhouse confusion, Metalenz
Android 12 is getting a significant UI update including a theming engine.
Xiaomi's concept phone has a quad-curved waterfall display that makes Ron smile.
Metalenz announced new camera tech that could change smartphone photography.
Google Fit turns your phone into a heart-rate monitor with no extra hardware.
People mistake Clubhouse for a different app and review-bomb it on the Play Store.
Android TV is getting most of the visual updates that came to Google TV already.
Chromecast with Google TV gets a fix for an error that shows the bootloader screen.
Google is deleting your Play Music Library this month, like it or not.
Why touchscreens are not ideal for cars.
How to mute the voice in Android Auto during navigation.
In-game ads for other games are annoying, don't you think?
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
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1 hr 17 min
February 02, 2021AAA 510: Google Giving Up on Games? - Stadia strategy shifts, Ford Going Android Automotive, Sony Xperia Pro
Google shutters Stadia Games and Entertainment development studio
Ford is adopting Android Automotive starting in 2023
The Sony Xperia Pro is expensive but video producers might love it
Xiaomi and Motorola are competing on wireless over-air battery charging
Robinhood app got slammed with negative reviews after GameStop gate
Gambling apps will soon arrive in the Google Play Store
The chicken and egg scenario of human behavior and rugged phones
"How can I back up my game progress when switching to a new phone?"
An emailer details the ultimate way to drop test a phone
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: David Ruddock
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1 hr 28 min
January 26, 2021AAA 509: Beeper Brings iMessage to Android - No more green bubbles, LG's exit, Android 12, Oneplus and Oppo
Interview with Eric Migikovsky, creator of Beeper
Google is open sourcing Tilt Brush.
Android 12 features might include App Pairs and double tap gesture.
Google is redesigning search results on mobile.
LG is condering an exit of the smartphone business.
OnePlus and Oppo move closer in a combined R&D situation.
Honor's first post-Huawei device, the Honor V40, is announced.
A TON of rugged phone emails!
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Eric Migicovsky
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1 hr 18 min
January 19, 2021AAA 508: How Rugged Is Your Phone? - Galaxy S21, Google Owns Fitbit, Android 12 Features, Pocketcasts for Sale
Galaxy S21, Google Owns Fitbit, Android 12 Features, Pocketcasts for Sale
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra.
Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Buds Pro and SmartTag.
Google's acquisition of Fitbit is finalized.
Pocket Casts is up for sale three years after its last sale.
WhatsApp is bleeding users after a data policy change.
Android 12 features are hitting AOSP more frequently.
Android 11 has a game controller bug that still isn't fixed.
Play Store now has trending icons for popular apps.
Samsung released the rugged Galaxy Tab Active 3.
5G isn't as bad as people say it is.
What IS the future of the Galaxy Note?
Durable phones aren't on Vinnie's construction job sites.
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
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1 hr 17 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.