All About Android (Audio)

All About Android (Audio)

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  • AAA 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
    • AAA 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

      • Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3z2RYNb

      Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion

      Guest: Huyen Tue Dao

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        • 1 hr 50 min
      • AAA 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.

        • Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3ytXK9W

        Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion

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        • audible.com/allaboutandroid or text allaboutandroid to 500-500

          • 1 hr 30 min
        • AAA 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.

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

          Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

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            • 1 hr 16 min
          • AAA 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?

            • Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/31hynvV

            Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

            Guest: Madona Syombua

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              • 1 hr 21 min
            • AAA 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?


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

              Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

              Guest: David Ruddock

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                • 1 hr 25 min
              • AAA 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.

                • Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3wTx2a1

                Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

                Guest: Annyce Davis

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                  • 1 hr 25 min
                • AAA 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?

                  • Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3C1rNWS

                  Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

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

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                  • audible.com/allaboutandroid or text allaboutandroid to 500-500

                    • 1 hr 20 min
                  • AAA 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.

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

                    Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

                    Guest: Huyen Tue Dao

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

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                      • 1 hr 20 min
                    • AAA 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?

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

                      Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

                      Guest: Tshaka Armstrong

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

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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.