All About Android (Audio)

Android 11 Features, BTS Samsung collaboration, new show format!

• Android 11 Beta 1 is out with some interesting new features.
• A few features aren't available yet but are likely coming soon.
• Samsung reveals the BTS Edition Galaxy S20+ and Buds+.
• Stadia support is expanding and the starter kit is even cheaper.
• ASUS ROG Phone 3 is detailed by a Chinese regulatory agency.
• Google's Area 120 division released a Pinterest-alike called Tangi.
• HTC debuts two midranges: U20 5G and Desire 20 Pro.
• Florence Ion takes a look at Joplin, a note-taking app.
• The show is changing, but it's all good!

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

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Razer Kishi First Look, Android Studio 4, Quibi Gets Chromecast.

• Jason previews his review of the Razer Kishi gamepad.
• Brave Browser caught inserting affiliate links without disclosure.
• A wallpaper image that boot loops Android 10 devices.
• Android 11's Scoped Storage is making APK installs more difficult.
• Quibi finally gets Chromecast support.
• Motorola launches the Moto G Fast, Moto E, and Moto One Fusion.
• Tons of email from fans of the show.

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Jason - App Volume Control: http://twit.to/aaa476a
Ron - Fancade: http://twit.to/aaa476b
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

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Android 11 Beta 1, Sabrina Android TV dongle, Pixel feature drop.

• The Android 11 Beta Show is canceled.
• Android 11 Beta 1 leaks anyway.
• Sabrina the Android TV Dongle by Google is revealed.
• The Pixel 4 gets another feature drop.
• The back cover of the canceled Pixel 4a XL is found on eBay.
• Chad discusses what he misses about Android.

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• Ron - RoundUp App (FREE): http://twit.to/aaa475b
• Jason - Givz (FREE): http://twit.to/aaa475a
• Chad - nLieu (in lieu): http://twit.to/aaa475d
• Flo - DuckDuck Go Privacy Browser (Free): http://twit.to/aaa475c
• This Week's Poll: http://twit.to/aaapoll475

Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Chad (OMGchad) Johnson

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T-Mobile's RCS Upgrade, Action Blocks for Assistant, Rugged Galaxy S20.

• T-Mobile now supports RCS Universal Profile.
• Google releases Action Blocks for one-tap Assistant functions.
• OnePlus plans to release midrange devices again.
• How to download your Google Play Music library.
• A new Motorola Razr is near but is it too soon?
• Samsung released the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition smartphone.
• Google Pixel 4a is delayed to July.
• The new Soli Sandbox app could be too little too late.
• Spotify removes its music upload limit completely.

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• Jason - Citra Emulator (FREE$4.99): http://twit.to/aaa474a
• Flo - Strava: http://twit.to/aaa474c
• Ron - Clockify: Time Tracker (Early Access): http://twit.to/aaa474b
• This Week's Poll: http://twit.to/aaapoll474

Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

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OnePlus 8 Pro IR camera, YouTube Music critique, Matteo's Hardware Shack.

• Checking in on YouTube Music after one week of use.
• OnePlus 8 Pro has a camera that can see through plastics and some fabric.
• The many ways that the Pixel division is changing.
• Podcast Addict was temporarily banned from the Play Store.
• Matteo goes hands-on with the Nokia 1.3, Huawei P40, and Xiaomi Note 9S.
• Walmart's Onn tablet gets a Pro update.

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• Ron - Rotation Manager - Screen Orientation Manager: http://twit.to/aaa473b
• Jason - Headspace (FREE/SUB): http://twit.to/aaa473a
• Matteo - Star TrekTM Fleet Command: http://twit.to/aaa473d
• Flo - Prowriting: http://twit.to/aaa473c
• This Week's Poll: http://twit.to/aaapoll473

Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Matteo Doni

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YouTube Music interview, Oppo Find x2 review, TCL 10 Pro first look.

• Interview with Brandon Bilinski, YouTube Music Product Manager.
• Google schedules The Beta Launch Show in place of Google IO keynote.
• Messaging is being unified under a single team.
• When will we see Google's fabled Android TV streaming stick?
• Florence reviews the Oppo Find x2 premium smartphone.
• Juan Bagnell goes hands-on with the TCL 10 Pro.
• LG might be bringing a rotating display to the smartphone world.

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• Ron - Quick Cursor: one hand mouse pointer: http://twit.to/aaa472b
• Juan - Just Boggle: http://twit.to/aaa472d
• Flo - Pulsar: http://twit.to/aaa472c
• This Week's Poll: http://twit.to/aaapoll472

Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guests: Juan Bagnell and Brandon Bilinski

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Pixel Buds First Look, Galaxy S20 Ultra-gate, Pixel 4a leaks galore.

• Jason gives his first impressions of the Pixel Buds.
• Google shows off its work on its contact tracing API.
• Smartphone sales declined heavily in Q1 2020.
• Galaxy S20 Ultra camera bump is imploding.
• The Pixel 4a is leaking like crazy.
• Galaxy A51 is Samsung's iPhone SE competitor.
• OnePlus Z expected to have the same SOC as the Pixel 5.
• LG reveals the specs for its upcoming Velvet smartphone.
• Fairphone 3 gets a version without Google apps and services.

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• Flo - Scrambled Exif: http://twit.to/aaa471c
• JR - Super Status Bar: http://twit.to/aaa471d
• Jason - Adobe Premiere Rush: http://twit.to/aaa471a
• Ron - Calculator Lock - Lock Video & Hide Photo: http://twit.to/aaa471b
• This week's poll: http://twit.to/aaapoll471

Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: JR Raphael

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Oppo Find x2 hands-on, Android 11 Developer Preview 3, Motorola Edge Plus has a big caveat.

• Flo goes hands-on with the Oppo Find x2.
• Android 11 Developer Preview 3 is out.
• Motorola unveils the Edge Plus with a big downside.
• Sprint 5G phones won't work on T-Mobile's network post-merger.
• Pixel Buds true wireless earphones are out.
• Google Meet is closing the gap on Zoom with new features.
• Google killed a social app most people haven't used.
• There are a bunch of free kid's books on the Play Store right now.

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• Jason - Stop Motion Studio (FREE/$4.99): http://twit.to/aaa470a
• Ron - WiFi AR - most useful tool ever (FREE/0.99 IAP): http://twit.to/aaa470b
• Adam - AnyList: http://twit.to/aaa470d
• Flo - Super Pads: http://twit.to/aaa470c
• This Week's Poll: http://twit.to/aaapoll470

Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Adam Doud

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Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro hands-on, iPhone SE's impact on the Pixel 4a, the Google Card.

• Hands-on with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro.
• Hands-on with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro.
• How the iPhone SE may or may not affect the Pixel 4a.
• The Google Card might be a debit card managed within Google Pay.
• OnePlus 8 and Oneplus 8 Pro review highlights.
• Fortnite is now available in the Google Play Store.
• Facebook Gaming is bringing easy streaming to its new Android app.
• Huawei is caught passing off DSLR shots as smartphone images.
• LG's upcoming Velvet smartphone is a beautiful device.
• Google Duo is getting some notable upgrades, but none of the hosts use it.

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• Ron - Plexamp http://twit.to/aaa469b
• Flo - Computer Launcher http://twit.to/aaa469c
• Max - Houseparty http://twit.to/aaa469d
• Jason - Volume Styles - Customize your Volume Panel (FREE/$1.99) http://twit.to/aaa469a
• This Week's Poll http://twit.to/aaapoll469

Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Max Weinbach

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• Google's own system on a chip for future Pixels and Chromebooks
• Apple and Google's COVID-19 contact tracing technology
• Google distribution numbers update
• Hands-On the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro
• OPPO Ace2 5G announced
• Pixel 4a packaging leaks
• A new Braille keyboard on Android
• More weather replacements for DarkSky

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• Jason - Fender Play (90-days free): http://twit.to/aaa468a
• Ron - Snap Search: http://twit.to/aaa468b
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• Flo - Muzio Music Player: http://twit.to/aaa468c

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Nick Gray

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