All About Android (Audio)

All About Android (Audio)

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All About Android (Audio) episodes

  • AAA 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

    • Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/39bTy3n

    Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

    Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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      • 1 hr 21 min
    • AAA 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

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

      Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

      Guest: Chris Lacy

      Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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        • 1 hr 32 min
      • AAA 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

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

        Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

        Guest: Juan Bagnell

        Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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          • 1 hr 42 min
        • AAA 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?

          • Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/2MEXgdK

          Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

          Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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            • 1 hr 16 min
          • AAA 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!

            • Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3sn7Ntn

            Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

            Guest: Mishaal Rahman

            Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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              • 1 hr 33 min
            • AAA 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

              • Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/2ZoDNkw

              Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

              Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

              Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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                • 1 hr 46 min
              • AAA 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?

                • Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3tFT12i

                Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

                Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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                  • 1 hr 17 min
                • AAA 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

                  • Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/2LePJ4P

                  Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

                  Guest: David Ruddock

                  Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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                    • 1 hr 28 min
                  • AAA 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!

                    • Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/36e0DyM

                    Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

                    Guest: Eric Migicovsky

                    Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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                      • 1 hr 18 min
                    • AAA 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.

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

                      Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

                      Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.

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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.