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December 13, 2022AAA 608: Battery Wars Are Real - Android 13 QPR1 secrets, Xiaomi 13, IQOO 11, Pixel trade-in value
The hidden features revealed by Android 13 QPR1's source code.

Here's a summary of EVERYTHING I found in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 so far.

Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras.

MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date.

iQOO 11 and 11 Pro are official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, UFS 4.0 storage, 200W charging.

Google Store drastically cuts trade-in value of Pixel phones to no more than $205.

Introducing passkeys in Chrome.

@MishaalRahman: It looks like YouTube and YouTube Music are starting to roll out support for the new Output Switcher feature on Android 13!

From two months ago: Android 13's audio output switcher will soon show cast devices.

@MishaalRahman: There's a neat Android app on Google Play called "Nearby Sharing Windows 10/11" that's both compatible with - Windows' Nearby Sharing protocol and supports bidirectional sharing/receiving.

Nearby Sharing Windows 10 / 11.

JR's tip of the week: Wallpaper tools.

Tapet Wallpapers.

Concern for snoring hosts.

Google's new reading mode app.

A perspective on Google vs competitor update schedule.

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael

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1 hr 48 min
December 06, 2022AAA 607: The Blue Moustache - Pixel Feature Drop, ADT-4, OnePlus update policy, Digital ID, Nothing (2)
It's December Pixel Feature Drop Day: Here is Everything New

Android TV 13 is ready for prime time with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes

Android 13 for TV is now available

Google's ADT-3 device, the only streamer for Android TV development, has been discontinued

Sources: Google preparing 'ADT-4' developer box for Android TV with upgraded specs

Nothing plans US smartphone launch, but don't expect a Phone 2 anytime soon

OnePlus to offer 4 OS updates and 5 years of 'regular' patches for all flagships from 2023

Hey, Google: It's time to step up your Pixel upgrade promise

EXCLUSIVE: Official OnePlus 11 Images and Specifications Leaked

Google Wallet is About to Get Digital Driver's Licenses in Beta

Sunbird Promises iMessage on Android and Blue Bubbles

Sunbird app waitlist signup on its website

Google Play lists best Android apps and games of 2022

Google names best Wear OS, Chromebook, and tablet apps of 2022

JR's tip of the week: ShareDrop

Microsoft OneDrive is a great place to store photos in the cloud.

Not all USB-C hubs are alike.

This guy LOVES his TicWatch Pro 3 GPS... And so does Juan!

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Host: JR Raphael

Guest: Juan Bagnell

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1 hr 42 min
November 29, 2022AAA 606: Affordable a-Foldable - Google payola, clipboard syncing, app archiving, Samsung W23 Flip
Google paid millions to radio hosts to endorse the Pixel 4 — even though they hadn't used it

Google says Google should do a better job of patching Android phones

Google officially deploys app archiving through the Play Store

Honor Magic Vs foldable launches w/ Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, $1,050 start price

Samsung Launches China-Specific 'Luxury' Versions of Their Foldable, Called the W23 and W23 Flip

Here's your first look at the Google Pixel 7a

Google reportedly has Gmail and Calendar apps in the works for Wear OS

Google Maps and Keep are no longer available on Wear OS 2 watches

Google Messages has started letting some users react with any emoji

JR's tip of the week: Clipboard syncing

Lamenting the potential demise of Alexa.

Google Podcast search is good (but could be better).

Adding memory to Chromecast with Google TV.

Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3Vz2xBu

Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion

Co-Host: JR Raphael

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1 hr 25 min
November 22, 2022AAA 605: 32-bit Your Pixel 7 - Nord N300 hands-on, Google TV app bundles, Nearby Share sheet, black friday
Storage-saving archivable App Bundles replacing APKs for Google/Android TV in 2023.

App Bundles for Google TV and Android TV.

Android TV 13 comes to the Raspberry Pi 4 courtesy of unofficial LineageOS 20 ROM.

Android will prompt you to update apps if they're crashing.

Google Fi discounts Pixel 7 to $399 and offers $300 off 7 Pro for Black Friday.

Forget the Apple Watch! The Google Pixel Watch is $299 in early Black Friday deal.

Score near all-time low pricing on Samsung's Galaxy S22/+/Ultra from $697, foldables, more.

OnePlus 10 Pro falls to new all-time low at $550 in early Black Friday sale (Save $250), more.

Nord N300 Hands-on.

You can now (unofficially) add 32-bit support to your Pixel 7 phone.

[Tutorial] [Magisk] Enabling 32-bit Support For Apps.

Nearby Share button in the clipboard editor overlay on Android 13.

Nearby Share being added to the first row of the share sheet.

Nearby Share redesign with Material You.

An update on Nearby Share for Windows.

You can now ask Google Assistant to search and play podcasts by guest, episode.

Amazon Alexa is a "colossal failure," on pace to lose $10 billion this year.

JR's tip of the week: Threaded replies in Google Messages.

Why Amazon Photos is a good photo backup service.

Foldable prices make sense when adjusted for inflation.

Repurposing old devices as IP webcams.

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael

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1 hr 47 min
November 15, 2022AAA 604: The Devening - Predictive Back, Photo Picker, Logitech G Cloud review, Pixel Fold renders
Android 14 will let the predictive back gesture work inside apps.

Google releases 'Now in Android' on Play Store to demo Material You and modern app development.

"Now in Android" Play Store Listing.

The Now in Android website (basically a text/video newsletter).

November Google Play System updates New Android photo picker, Wallet tweaks.

Logitech G Cloud hands-on.

Alleged Google Pixel Fold Renders Leak, and It's Going to Be Pricey.

@Za_Raczke: Google Pixel 7a to come with 90Hz screen, wireless charging, brand new dual rear camera setup.

Spotify is the first to launch non-Google Android billing in the US.

Android Auto's Makeover Prioritizes the Map and Focuses on a Split-Screen Experience.

Waze doesn't fully support Android Auto's split-screen redesign just yet.

Netflix won't link to home.

Giving Members Additional Control Over Their Account.

JR's tip of the week: Chrome and screenshots!

Health Connect by Android mini-review.

How's the call quality on the Nothing Ear Stick?

I finally have a modern Android phone!

Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3ExJge2

Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Host: JR Raphael

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1 hr 49 min
November 08, 2022AAA 603: Where's My G Phone? 15 Years of Android - Android turns 15, Nothing Ear Stick review, Google Play Games on PC
Android is 15 years old!

Mishaal clears up some of the confusion about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Qualcomm confirms Samsung Galaxy s23 series will use only Snapdragon chipsets

Galaxy S23 to reportedly launch in first week of February 2023

Ron reviews the Nothing Ear (stick)

Ron's first impression of the Pixel 7

Pixel 7, the first 64 bit-only Android phone

Huawei Pocket S is the cheapest foldable yet, comes with Snapdragon 778G

Google launches Play Games for PC beta in US

Amazon Photos has finally been redesigned for Android users

@kdrag0n: Early preview of my simplified Linux VM app for Pixel 6 and newer is now on Patreon

JR's tip of the week: Android 12 Clock Widgets!

Viewers write in to talk about their frustrations with the Pixel Watch

Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3WXFy4G

Hosts: Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael

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1 hr 26 min
November 01, 2022AAA 602: From Lemongrass to Lemon - Android Dev Summit roundup, Google G1 prototype, Pixel Watch feedback
Jetpack Compose debuts new Material Design 3 controls and expands to Android TV

Relay: Figma to Compose handoff

Google prototyped iris scanning during the Pixel 2 era

Pre-iPhone Google G1 renders reveal a lot of green and more physical buttons

Google Hangouts shuts down for good today, as web app closes up shop

Feedback extravaganza!!!

Chrome tabs record.

Why I'm returning the Pixel 7.

A solution for Ron's headphone woes.

Assistant tip: Read it!

Ways to improve battery life on the Pixel Watch.

How to manage podcasts on Wearcasts easier.

Just get a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro!

Or get an Amazfit T-Rex Pro.

JR's tip of the week: Pixel Minimal Watch Face.

Smartwatches are better than fitness wearables because...

Podcast support on the Pixel Watch.

Pixel Watch is an upgrade from the Fitbit Sense.

Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3FwB7aG

Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Host: JR Raphael

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1 hr 37 min
October 25, 2022AAA 601: Price Hikes Are A-Comin - Ron's Pixel Watch review, Windows Subsystem for Android, Android 13 Go
Android 13 (Go edition) announced with Material You, Google Play System Updates, and more

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Android finally gets its stable release

How to sideload Android apps using WSA on Windows 11

The Galaxy S22 gets Android 13, Samsung posts timeline for older devices

Ron reviews the Pixel Watch

The $228 OnePlus Nord N300 packs good looks, 33 W charging

Nothing hikes the price of Ear 1 earbuds by 50 percent / The $99 earbuds will soon cost $149

@nothing: Made to be heard. Seen. But not felt. Ear (stick) is coming.

@Za_Raczke: Nothing Ear (stick) - official leaked renders

YouTube Premium is getting a price hike for family plans to $22.99/month

Google's Latest Android Messaging Update Has Some iMessage Vibes

New Google Messages and Contacts app icons rolling out, Phone left [U]

JR's tip of the week: Pixel 7 camera tips

Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3DvT9se

Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

Co-Host: JR Raphael

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1 hr 27 min
October 18, 2022AAA 600: Garden of Pixels - Pixel 7 review, Pixel Watch review, Razer Edge, Signal loses SMS, Passkey in Chrome
Pixel 7 review, Pixel Watch review, Razer Edge, Signal loses SMS, Passkey in Chrome
Google's Pixel 7 Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera.

Report: Google 'doubling down' on Pixel with added focus on its own hardware as Samsung bleeds.

Google's Pixel Watch is Nice, But It's Missing Some Oomph.

Google Pixel Watch review: it's a smarter Fitbit.

Google Fit is missing.

Motorola's Rollable Phone Concept Changes Size With the Press of a Button.

Razer's Edge is one sharp-looking cloud gaming Android handheld.

Google starts rolling out passkey support for Android and Chrome.

Chrome for Android Gets Some Tablet-Friendly Touches.

Marvel Snap devs' first idea was so good they refused to believe it.

Signal will remove support for SMS text messages on Android.

JR's tip of the week: Pixel 7 tips!

Why reinvent the wheel with watch bands?

Google Fit to Fitbit with Fit to Fit.

What do smartwatches do that fitness watches can't?

Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3VCftqW

Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion

Co-Host: JR Raphael

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1 hr 35 min
October 11, 2022AAA 599: Google Pixel Event 2022 Wrap Up - Made by Google 2022, App Archiving, Slideable PCs
Google remembered the phone part of the smartphone

Google Pixel Watch: Help by Google, health by Fitbit

@tshakaarmstrong: Can't wait to test this new Fitbit/pixel watch/pixel7 ecosystem!

Pixel Tablet preview: A Smart Display dock is Google's best chance at getting Android tablets in your homeFuture Feature Drops will bring these new Pixel features to last year's Pixel 6 line

@AssembleDebug: Initial look at @GooglePlay's App archive feature which was announced back in March 2022 and seems fully functional but the number of apps is almost none. @googlenews is the only app supporting it for now. @MishaalRahman

Mishaal's article explaining APK archiving

Intel and Samsung are getting ready for 'slidable' PCs

Assistant Driving Mode ditches Google Maps integration, no longer an Android Auto replacement

@MishaalRahman: Google Clock 7.3 also adds more flexible alarm settings. You can now set an alarm for a specific date. You can also turn an alarm off on specific dates if you've set up a recurring alarm.

Todoist adopted Compose for Wear OS and increased its growth rate by 50 percent

Huyen Plug: I did a voiceover for a developer feature of Compose for Wear OS

JR's tip of the week: JR responds to Peter 895 tabs from last week and a bonus tip for Widget lovers

Step trackers that don't require their own software on Android

Google Assistant won't close? Turn off "continued conversation."

Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3fPmJiO

Hosts: Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Host: JR Raphael

Guest: Tshaka Armstrong

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1 hr 33 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.