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May 17, 2022AAA 578: Google IO 2022 Recap - Pixel 7, Pixel Tablet, Compose for Wear OS, Google Wallet, Predictive Back Gesture
What was it like to be Shoreline for Google IO this year?

Android 13 Beta 2 released during IO!

Here's everything new in Android 13 Beta 2.

Migrate an app that uses unsupported back navigation APIs to platform APIs.

Android Auto is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover.

Google TV is Getting a Neat Picture-in-Picture Mode.

Google Adopts 10-Step Skin Tone Scale to Teach Diversity to Its AI.

Google unveils new Results About You page, ecosystem-wide Google Account Safety Status.

Google Pixel 6a Coming This Summer, 7/7 Pro Likely to Follow This Fall.

Google unveils the Pixel Buds Pro with a custom audio chip, future Spatial Audio, and ANC.

Google's Pixel Watch is Real, and It's Coming Later This Year.

The Google Pixel Watch needs a good chip, but which?

Google gives us our first glimpse of the Pixel 7.

The Pixel Tablet is coming in 2023.

Google Glass's successor teased at I/O.

Google Search's futuristic new tools will be able to identify and filter products in the real world.

Google Translate adds 24 new languages, including its first indigenous languages of the Americas.

Google is updating and optimizing over 20 of its Android apps for tablets.

@RonAmadeo: Google's "20+ tablet apps" graphic contains 18 screenshots. It's basically the entire future tablet app lineup.

Google Wallet wants to replace your physical wallet (and the old Google Pay app).

Google Chrome is getting built-in virtual credit cards.

Google Messages will get end-to-end encryption for RCS group chats 'later this year' in beta.

RCS has over 500 million active users as Google digs at Apple yet again for ignoring the standard.

Google Maps bringing a new 'immersive view' of select cities, Live View's AR for other apps.

TL;DR? Google Docs to Include Auto-Generated Summaries.

Google is Beta Testing its AI Future.

Google I/O 2022: What's new in Android Development Tools.

Everything new for developers at Google I/O: Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, and more.

Announcing Compose for Wear OS Beta!

Android Studio Electric Eel Canary brings Live Edit to the Compose Preview.

Live Edit.

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

Guest: Michael Wolfson

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1 hr 54 min
May 10, 2022AAA 577: Motorola Rolla - Google IO predictions, Pixel Watch, Sharp Aquos R7, I/O Pinball, FIDO Passkey
Android teases messaging, cross-device updates, and more news at Google I/O 2022.

Rumored Pixel Buds Pro could take advantage of Android 13's new audio tech.

How to Watch and What to Expect From Google I/O 2022.

Apple, Google, and Microsoft want to kill the password with "Passkey" standard.

Sharp Aquos R7 launches w/ huge 1-inch 47.2MP sensor, 240Hz AMOLED display.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 'Pro' gets further confirmation through codename leak.

Photos of Motorola's third-gen foldable Razr show off Samsung-inspired adaptations.

Motorola reportedly has a rollable smartphone known as 'Felix' in the pipeline.

Amazon Kindle book purchases are the next Google Play billing casualty.

Google I/O Pinball is a fun free game to celebrate Android, Chrome, Flutter, and Firebase.

Input lag with screen rotation is so annoying!

Check out Send Anywhere!

Why do password managers sometimes get confused?

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Hosts: Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao

Guest: Duncan Jaffrey

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1 hr 46 min
May 03, 2022AAA 576: She Self Shares by the Sea Shore - Google IO schedule, Nord N20 5G review, Nothing Launcher, back button
Google previews I/O 2022 schedule, 'What's new' keynotes, and sessions.

6 Google I/O 2022 streams to watch even if you're not a developer.

10 years on, Google Glass is still a Google I/O high point.

How Android 13 could make back navigation more seamless.

Android 13 predictive back navigation sounds like trouble for custom launchers.

Nearby Share now lets you move files across all your Android devices hassle-free.

Google Play system updates for May bring Nearby Share to self, Google Help redesign, and more.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G hands-on review: OnePlus settled.

Sources: Pixel Watch is powered by a 300mAh battery and offers cellular connectivity.

The latest Pixel Watch spec rumors show Google's trying to make a flagship.

Google's "Pixel Fold" reportedly coming in Q4 2022.

The Nothing Launcher Beta Is Nothing to Write Home About.

Nothing Launcher (Beta).

Bandcamp says it can't afford Google Play billing, Epic files injunction.

Google Assistant in Chrome, powered by Duplex, can now auto-change stolen passwords.

Put a magnetic adapter in your USB-C port!

Use this multi-tool to clean ports of all kinds!

Don't forget to print out Google's two-factor backup codes!

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Hosts: Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao

Guest: Adam Doud

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1 hr 44 min
April 26, 2022AAA 575: There's Gotta Be a Better Way - Android 13 Beta 1, Upside Down Cake, Pixel Watch AMA, Google Wallet
Android 13 Beta 1 is available for Pixel phones and you can download it now.

Google just made it easier to try Android 13 on your non-Pixel phone.

Android 13 fixes one of the worst things about controlling your smart home.

Android 13 Beta 1 just quadrupled its Material You theme options.

Android 13's squiggly media player dances to the music with you.

Android 13 Beta 1 adds a handy clipboard overlay that lets you edit what you copy.

Dockable Nest Hub rumors pick up speed with new Android 13 Beta 1 evidence.

PSA: You don't have to wipe your Android 12 QPR3 Pixel to install the Android 13 Beta.

Android 14 gets an official internal codename... Upside Down Cake.

Desserts that start with the letter U.

Google Pixel Watch: Exclusive leaked images seem to show Google's first smartwatch.

Google Pixel Watch leaker follows up with even more details.

Leaked Pixel Watch AMA reveals approximate size, screen bezel, and more details.

Sources: Pixel 6 Pro was supposed to launch with face unlock.

Samsung teases us with Google Assistant on the Galaxy Watch4 in its latest video.

More signs of Google Wallet's impending launch appear online.

The Play Store's new Data Safety section is finally here to show the apps that may be invading your privacy.

Introducing the new Data safety section in Play Console.

Google Play makes a bizarre decision to ban call-recording apps.

Password security that prevents pasting into fields.

USB-C port plugs on Amazon.

Assistant completed my restaurant reservation!

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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

Guest: Daniel Bader

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1 hr 29 min
April 19, 2022AAA 574: Recycled By Google - Passkeys, Pixel 6a at the FCC, Pixel Watch getting real, hyperlocal weather
Android 13 is getting location privacy indicator (similar to the Camera and Mic ones we saw in Android 12)

Nearby Share is going to get a "self-share" mode to share files quickly with other devices logged into the same Google account

Android 13 might get a combined setting page called "Security & Privacy", Mishaal could see it, says it isn't functional quite yet

Google Pay will remain the branding for contactless payments, but digital cards may be branded as... wait for it... Wallet.

Android readying support for password-replacing 'passkeys' that sync to your Google Account

The Pixel 6a lands at the FCC with four different models

Pixel 6a Appears On Geekbench, Side-By-Side With The Pixel 6

This Is Rohan, Google's Pixel Watch

Google Store redesign lays the groundwork for Pixel Watch addition, simplifies navigation

Meta's AR glasses roadmap: Targeting 2024 launch, abandoned Fuchsia-based OS, cheaper model

Android apps on Windows 11 review: Not like this

AccuWeather brings back Dark Sky's hyperlocal weather alerts, puts a temperature icon in paywall

Google quietly launches its awaited 'Switch to Android' app on iOS

How do I protect my purchases on my G Suite Legacy account?

The pricing for T-Mobile's Google One plan is strange.

USB-C ports collect a LOT of pocket lint!

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

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1 hr 32 min
April 12, 2022AAA 573: Essential Home Returns - Unlimited Google Photos, Dirty Pipe, Vivo X Fold, Google Lens Multisearch
Latest Android 12 QPR3 Beta includes fix for Dirty Pipe exploit on Pixel 6.

Unlimited Google Photos backup returns as exclusive Google One tier for T-Mobile customers.

Google joins Samsung in working with iFixit on a self-repair program.

Essential's never-released smart speaker surfaces running Android on its circular display.

Essential Inc never released smart speaker prototype unique.

The Vivo X Fold has a fingerprint reader on both screens.

Exclusive: OnePlus working on its first foldable smartphone; will be identical to OPPO Find N.

Google Lens 'multi-search' lets you ask questions about photos, now in beta on Android and iOS.

Go beyond the search box: Introducing multi-search.

Google Play will hide and block downloads for outdated apps starting later this year.

Google Play pilot program will let Japanese gamers play real claw machines to win real prizes.

An issue with Google Messages category sorting.

How do I share location in Android Auto?

A frustration with Google Maps Discovery.

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

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1 hr 21 min
April 05, 2022AAA 572: Dual Wielding eSIMs - Dual eSIM support, OnePlus 10 Pro, Motorola Edge+, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Galaxy A53
Google looks to be building Bluetooth tracker detection directly into Android.

Google's patented solution to an eSIM limitation is coming to Android 13.

Samsung Is Making It a Lot Easier to Repair Your Galaxy Smartphone.

Google's April Pixel update includes wireless charging fixes for Pixel 6 phones.

The OnePlus 10 Pro Is a Perfectly Respectable Third Choice in the Android Wars.

Motorola's Edge+ Is Capable, but Its Camera Can't Compete.

Xiaomi's 12 Pro Is a Great Android Phone, but You Still Can't Buy It.

Samsung's Galaxy A53 Is a Well-Stocked Mid-Range Smartphone.

Google's Latest Android Feature Drop Finally Brings Justice to the Green Bubble.

Gboard will 'Emojify' what you've typed with a new magic wand button.

Google finally gives Maps the green light to show traffic signals and stop signs.

Plex's New Universal Search Is Already Better Than Google.

Thank you for the Muzei recommendation!

Another perspective on the Android tablet ecosystem.

Tablets that double as a smart home dock.

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

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1 hr 40 min
March 29, 2022AAA 571: Android 13 For Smart Displays - App throttling for devs, Nothing phone(1), Digital Markets Act, Pixel 6a
How Google is quietly building Android 13 for smart displays.

Source: Google working on a new Nest Hub with a detachable tablet form factor for 2022.

Android 13 deep dive: Every change up to DP2, is thoroughly documented.

Android 13 will add a setting to throttle Internet speeds.

GSMA: The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2021.

NOTHING'S FIRST SMARTPHONE IS AIMED AT APPLE, NOT ONEPLUS.

Xiaomi's latest phones face Geekbench delisting amid app throttling controversy.

@jfpoole: Here are results from a Xiaomi Mi 11 running Geekbench and Geekbench disguised as Fortnite. Single-core scores are 30% lower, and multi-core scores are 15% lower, in the Fortnite build.

The Xiaomi 11T & 11T Pro Review: Two Chips, With a Battery Focus.

The Pixel 6a could debut at Google I/O 2022 after all, along with a Pixel Watch 'teaser'.

New EU law could require iMessage and WhatsApp to work with other, smaller platforms.

Google Play to pilot a third-party billing option, starting with Spotify.

Spotify and Google Announce User Choice Billing.

Fan's review of the Xiaomi Pad 5.

Another way to silently silence Assistant.

Fiio BTR5 Bluetooth adapter and an audio routing question.

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

Guest: Mishaal Rahman

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1 hr 24 min
March 22, 2022AAA 570: Deepfaking The Moon - Google IO date, Xiaomi CyberDog, Messages and Dialer privacy, Android 13 DP2
Android 13 preview locks down notifications, adds more to the tablet taskbar.

Android 13 Developer Preview 2 hands-on: Top new features.

Android 13 continues the proud tradition of Do Not Disturb changes with a full rebrand.

Android 13 finally makes it possible to control smart home devices without unlocking your phone.

Google I/O 2022 takes place May 11–12 as a virtual event with live keynotes.

Sundar Pichai's slightly confusing tweet about it.

The Android lawn statues have disappeared from Google HQ, but here's why.

Android users can now quickly delete the last 15 minutes of their Google search history.

Samsung's Galaxy A53 Is a Well-Stocked Mid-Range Smartphone.

Pixel 6 sales carve out a sliver of the Android chipset market for Google Tensor in a new report.

The Xiaomi CyberDog is an awesome vision of our creepy smart home future.

Google Play on tablets, foldables will prioritize high-quality apps & warn about unoptimized ones.

Android Large Screen Quality Checklists.

Android's Messages, Dialer apps quietly sent text, call info to Google.

What Data Do The Google Dialer and Messages Apps On Android Send to Google?

Apple Just Nerfed Its Own App to Screw Over Google TV Users.

Samsung phones aren't really taking those pictures of the moon.

Ron finds a solution for his Google Homes always confirming things at night.

Still looking for a live wallpaper that works with Material You and photo albums?

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

Guest: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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1 hr 48 min
March 15, 2022AAA 569: Android Beta-Mageddon - Xiaomi 12 Pro, app archiving, Play as you Download, Nothing event announced
Google shares a grand vision of tablets surpassing laptop sales, 'tablet-first' Android apps, more.

Google releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to start previewing June's Pixel Feature Drop.

Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine.

Xiaomi 12 Pro global flagship announced for $999.

Samsung Galaxy S22 update now widely available removes performance throttling in apps and games.

Samsung's flagship Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets also throttle performance in some apps and games.

Carl Pei's Nothing to confirm 'product roadmap' at March 23 event.

Money for Nothing and chips from a Series B.

Android getting an 'archive' feature to let you free up device storage without uninstalling apps.

Freeing up 60% of storage for apps.

'Play as you download' coming soon to all on Android 12 as Google launches 'Partner Program for Games'.

Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas.

Google Home rolling out redesigned device grid for fast volume, brightness adjustments.

Why are neckband headphones getting rid of useful buttons?

Help me find a live wallpaper for my photo albums that's Material You friendly!

Some Google Pixel phones can't make contactless payments after March patch.

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

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1 hr 29 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.