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All About Android (Audio) episodes

December 28, 2021AAA 557: Best of 2021 - A Look Back at the Best AAA Moments of the Year!
Join Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards on a look back at the best AAA moments of 2021! Moments include:
First look at Android 12 leaks.

The All About Eve saga.

Google Photos free storage goes away.

Some All About Android merchandising opportunities.

The Email of the Week Avalanche!

YouTube Music "Your Likes" Playlist.

Apple and RCS.

Goodbye "Hey Google" (Sort of)

Our top three hall of fame devices!

Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

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1 hr 35 min
December 21, 2021AAA 556: Biggest News of 2021 - Android 12, Foldables, Pixel 6, RCS, Android Auto, Pokemon Go, Jetpack Compose
Android 12 - Material You... and... everything else

Also sure... Android 12L

Samsung now offers four years of security updates to Galaxy phones and tablets.

Google only promises three years of Android updates for Pixel 6/6 Pro

Fairphone 4 has an incredible 5-year warranty, aims for 6 years of updates.

Google shutters Stadia Games and Entertainment development studio

Analysts explain how the Apple-Epic court ruling could affect Google

Google acquires Fitbit and that is *probably* good for Wear 3?

Google is officially releasing its Fuchsia OS, starting w/ first-gen Nest Hub

Galaxy Watch 4

OnePlus Watch

Pixel 6/6 Pro + Google Tensor - Google's vision of Premium Pixel

OnePlus 9

"OnePlus details how it's going to merge OxygenOS and Oppo's ColorOS

And there won't be a OnePlus 9T this year"

LG is quitting the smartphone business

Z Flip 3... a step forward for foldables?

Samsung Z Fold 3 and...

Samsung Galaxy Note 21: why there's no new Note coming in 2021

Microsoft Duo 2... second times a charm?

Tablet energy picking up again

'AAWireless' dongle for wireless Android Auto starts shipping to customers

Pixel Buds-A series

US Carriers embraced Google's RCS via default Android Messages... but Apple didn't

Google Hangouts Is Now Google Chat, and Good Luck Figuring Out Why

Google is killing off Android Auto for phone screens in favor of Assistant driving mode

Clubhouse for Android (zzzzzzzz)

LastPass announced major changes to its free tier and people are angry about it

Google Photos' unlimited free storage is gone. Here's how to get more space

Pokemon Go is a freight train: $5B in 5 years, $1B in 2020 alone.

Microsoft now lets you test Android apps on Windows 11

Jetpack Compose: Android's Modern UI Toolkit

Compose Multiplatform 1.0

Google cuts app store fees for developers on first million in annual sales

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion

Guest: Huyen Tue Dao

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1 hr 50 min
December 14, 2021AAA 555: The Phones Along the Way - Android 12L, Oppo Find N, AirTags app, 911 call failure, AutoZen
Google releases Android 12L Beta 1 for Pixel phones.
Android 12L Beta 1: App Pairs replace 'Split screen' on Pixel phones.
Android 12L Beta 1: Google brings a new UI and animation to Internet toggle, screen recording.
Android 12L suggests Pixel 6 Pro may still get Face Unlock support, but not the $599 Pixel 6.
Google Brings Android 12 Features to Low-End Android Go.
Google says Pixel repair privacy breach wasn't from employees, new security instructions coming.
The Moto Edge X30 is the first phone to launch with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.
Oppo teases its first foldable phone only to have it leaked right after.
EvLeaks: OPPO Find N press images.
TCL stops selling Google TV lineup over software & performance issues, updates coming soon.
Apple launches AirTags and Find My detector app for Android, in an effort to boost privacy.
How a bug in Android and Microsoft Teams could have caused this user's 911 call to fail.
Here's a way to find out if 911 calls on your Android phone might fail.
Google is bringing Android games to Windows in 2022.
AutoZen is a great alternative to Android Auto for phone screens.
How can my Pixel 6 automatically switch from 5G to 4G when I get to work?
Birdays is a great app for remembering birthdays.
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion
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1 hr 30 min
December 07, 2021AAA 554: Google TV vs. Roku TV - Pixel feature drop, Qualcomm Razer collab, Pixel repairs invade privacy
Google announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021.
Google rolling out Android digital car key support to Pixel 6, Galaxy S21 on select BMWs.
Google's latest Pixel Feature drop enables ultra-wideband on Pixel 6 Pro, Now Playing enhancements, and more.
Android TV 12 is now available, unclear when it's headed to Chromecast with Google TV.
Everything new in Android TV 12: tweaked design, privacy toggles, 'Quick Connect,' more [Gallery].
Google is 'investigating' reports of mail-in Pixel repairs leading to 'hacked' accounts, leaked photos.
Google is making its first in-house smartwatch that could launch in 2022.
New Google Pixel Watch renders give us our best look yet at the rumored smartwatch.
Razer launches handheld dev kit with brand new Snapdragon G3x chip.
Qualcomm's new G3x platform could usher in a new wave of Nintendo Switch-alikes.
TCL Fold and Slide 10"
Oppo: Most pop-ups are annoying... But not our self-developed retractable camera!
What's better: Roku TV or Google TV?
My Assistant gets birthday notifications wrong!
An easy fix for Android 12's Android Auto struggles.  - All of my phones rattle when I shake them!
Why do I get survey notifications after every call?
Assistant Driving Mode is no Android Auto.
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
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1 hr 16 min
November 30, 2021AAA 553: Shake, Rattle, and Phone - Developing an SDK, Amazon Appstore and Android 12, Best apps of 2021
Brief Chat with Madona about her experience developing for Android / Budgeting Buddy
Android 12 launched a month ago and Amazon Appstore still won't run on it
Samsung reportedly stopping Galaxy Note production at the end of the year
Samsung's new 200MP camera module could debut in some surprising phones
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform ushers in a new generation for Qualcomm
Google offers developer discount on Lenovo Tab P12 Pro to test Android 12L
Google Play's Best of 2021
'Classic Power Menu' brings wallet and home controls to Android 12's power menu, root required
ClassicPowerMen on GitHub
Wallpaper Engine for Android is finally here
Wallpaper Engine Android Companion App
Android Auto and Android 12 compatibility comes down to the cable.
A fan's Z Flip 3 review.
Why does my Pixel 6 Pro rattle when I shake it?
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Madona Syombua
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1 hr 21 min
November 23, 2021AAA 552: Android Devices Unseen - Pixel 6a leaks, Moto Watch 100, iMessage reactions on Android, At a Glance
Pixel 6a leaks, Moto Watch 100, iMessage reactions on Android, At a Glance
What is Esper.io? What is DevOps?
Android 12L deep dive: Every change, thoroughly documented
Android 11 on nearly a quarter of all devices, but it's not the most used version of Google's OS
Wear OS Share Surges on Samsung's Highest Quarterly Smartwatch Shipments in Q3 2021
Google Pixel 6a will run on a Tensor chip, but a lesser camera than Pixel 6
Fairphone 2 passes six years of software updates with new Android 10 beta
Moto Watch 100 launches with two-week battery life, $100 price tag, and no Wear OS in sight
Your Android phone now properly displays iMessage reactions — if you use Google Messages
Pixel 6 preps big 'At a Glance' upgrade that shows BT device battery, doorbell & 'flashlight is on' alerts, more
DuckDuckGo Wants to Stop Apps From Tracking You on Android
Why does my Pixel 6 always ask for a PIN when I have a fingerprint set?
Pixel 6 phantom dialing could be related to the Safety App and Car Crash Detection.
Why won't my Pixel 6 play nice with my Mazda Android Auto head unit?

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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: David Ruddock
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1 hr 25 min
November 16, 2021AAA 551: Developer's Guide to Android 12 - Pixel 6 phantom calling bug, Galaxy Buds Pro infection, Balmuda Phone
Interview with Annyce Davis about how a team prioritizes Android 12 features.
Google Meet is raising its participant limit to an insane 500 people.
Google rolls out a fix for the Pixel 6's phantom calling bug.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways.
Japan's new Balmuda Phone is adorably compact w/ HTC One X vibes, Pixel 4a 5G specs, Android 11.
Google Has Reportedly Canceled Its Never-Announced Foldable Phone.
Android 12 will always open non-verified links in the default browser.
Google is taking sign-ups for Relate, a voice assistant that recognizes impaired speech.
Android TV starts letting you install apps the way you want to.
What should I do for photo storage and will Google One ever go away?
Jason's HOT: DIY Google Photos Alternative - How to Switch to a Synology NAS.
My unlocked Verizon Pixel 6 finally got its update!
A review of Pixel's Hold For Me feature.
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Annyce Davis
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1 hr 25 min
November 09, 2021AAA 550: Joe Shmoe's Android Adventure - Twitter Blue, Niantic Lightship, Nord 2 battery explosion, forced 2SV
Google says Pixel 6 fingerprint scanner is slow due to increased security.
Google releases Fingerprint Calibration tool for the Pixel 6 to help with repairs.
Some Google Pixel 6 units can apparently be unlocked with other people's fingerprints.
These are the only Pixel 6 screen protectors Google recommends.
Chromecast volume controls are disabled on Android 12 due to a 'legal issue'.
Google is now requiring 2-Step Verification (2SV) for many more accounts.
Google's Pixel foldable coming in 2022, cameras will be a step down from Pixel 6.
OnePlus 'unveils' limited Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition.
OnePlus Nord 2 Blast Causes Second Degree Burns in Victim, Company Reportedly Agrees to Refund and Pay For Medical Expenses.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leak reveals built-in S Pen and release date.
Niantic launches platform to build 'real-world metaverse' apps.
Twitter Blue arrives in the US, leaves a lot for Android users to desire.
Bring back the Android 11 WiFi Quick Settings button: wifi_qs.
How to Fix the Pixel 6's Awful Wi-Fi Toggle.
Here's why unlocked Pixel 6 phones on Verizon aren't getting updates.
How do I get rid of the Emergency Call button on my lock screen?
How do I repair my contacts that imported incorrectly from my Samsung device?
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
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1 hr 20 min
November 02, 2021AAA 549: Thumb Yoga - Android 12L, Pixel 6 review, Magic Eraser for all, Tasker saves the day, the next Tensor
Android 12 is so last week: Meet Android 12L, now in developer preview
Android 12L is also coming to phones, Beta Program for Pixel coming later
Google confirms Android 12L features will be 'coming soon' to the Galaxy Z Fold 3
Android's November patch leaves behind the Pixel 3, fixes Pixel 6 issues
Google Tensor's 2nd-gen update is in the works, likely for Pixel 7
Ron's Pixel 6 review
Royole FlexPai 3 leaked render shows a new design and a pop-selfie camera
Android 12 users can restore power menu home controls with Tasker and Alexa
Magic Eraser is no longer exclusive to the Pixel 6
Using Object Eraser on my Galaxy S21
Netflix games are coming to all members on Android, starting this week
Stranger Things: 1984
Stranger Things 3: The Game
Thumb reach on smartphones is a big problem.
Chromecast with Google TV bundle with Netflix is a steal!
A warning to Family plan subscribers interested in Pixel Pass.
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Huyen Tue Dao
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1 hr 20 min
October 26, 2021AAA 548: The Pixie Six - Pixel 6 Pro review, fence removal, Oculus Go unlocked, Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition
Jason reviews the Pixel 6 Pro.
Tshaka's review of the Pixel 6 Pro.
How important is Google's new Real Tone feature in the camera?
Jason puts fence removal using the Magic Eraser to the test.
Google defends the Android 12 'Internet' QS panel, details future Pixel Feature Drop tweak.
Oculus Go is now free of Facebook's control with its final software update.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition brings back the magic of Moto Maker in 2021.
Free YouTube Music tier going audio-only as video watching becomes Premium perk.
Google lowers Play Store fees for subscriptions and music streaming apps.
Microsoft now lets you test Android apps on Windows 11.
How Jack fixed his Verizon Pixel 5a 5G.
Why can't my Google Home dismiss an alarm today without canceling it altogether?
Why don't phone reviews talk about signal strength?
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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Tshaka Armstrong
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1 hr 39 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.