All About Android (Video)

All About Android (Video)

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All About Android (Video) episodes

  • 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.

              Sponsor:

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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
                    • AAA 507: The Controllable Rollable - CES 2021, Moto G Stylus, TCL NXTPAPER, Kyocera Duraforce, LG Rollable
                      • Consumer Electronics Show 2021 and how it differs from years past
                    • Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling at Home initiative
                    • Motorola G series of devices including a Pixel 4a competitor
                    • The LG Rollable is shown off and coming this year
                    • LG TVs will support Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now out of the box
                    • TCL TVs will get the new Google TV interface
                    • TCL showcases its Scroll form factor device
                    • TCL NXTPAPER is an Android tablet and e-reader in one
                    • Fossil's Gen 5 LTE is pretty unremarkable
                    • Kyocera Duraforce is an ultra-rugged smartphone
                    • CES unveils its 2021 Innovation Awards
                    • Reminiscing about the ZX Spectrum 48k computer
                    • A website that collects and reviews an assortment of TWS headphones
                    • Sam Abuelsamid reviews the Soundcore Liberty Neos earbuds

                      • Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/2LiPK7T

                      Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

                      Guest: Ben Schoon

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

                      1 hr 16 min

                    About All About Android (Video)

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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.