All About Android (Video)

All About Android (Video)

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All About Android (Video) episodes

  • 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

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

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        • 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 17 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 22 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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                  • 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 21 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

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                      • 1 hr 40 min
                    • AAA 547: All About Pixels - Pixel 6 Pro hands-on, Real Tone, Assistant Voice Typing, Direct My Call, Pixel Pass
                      • Pixel 6 Hands-on.
                    • Pixel 6 Pro Hands-on.
                    • Google says Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro stick with 3 years of major OS updates, 5 years of security.
                    • It's not just you, the Google Store is struggling amid Pixel 6 launch, Google working on a fix.
                    • Real Tone is Google's attempt at a more inclusive Android camera.
                    • Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro finally bring new camera hardware in addition to software.
                    • Say hello to better phone calls.
                    • New 'Assistant voice typing' in Gboard lets you dictate, edit text hands-free.
                    • Pixel 6 can 'Live Translate' your messages, images, and transcribed audio locally.
                    • Snapchat says the Pixel 6 is 'the fastest phone to make a Snap'.
                    • Android 12 is now available for Pixel phones.
                    • Android 12 Beta Program will continue with unspecified updates starting in December.
                    • Google launches the new Pixel Stand.
                    • Google's 30W charger for Pixel 6 is a $25 add-on, Pixel Stand sequel is delayed.
                    • Pixel Pass bundles smartphone upgrades w/ protection, YT Premium, more from $45/month.
                    • HP X2 11 Chromebook review.
                    • The Catch 22 for Foldables and supported apps.
                    • A video review of Beeper.

                      • Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/2Za4oVC

                      Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

                      Guest: Duncan Jaffrey

                      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 (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.