Android Authority Podcast

Our Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL reviews are in, and we have Kris Carlon, Managing editor of Android Authority and our chief reviewer of the phone in house to talk all about Google's newest hardware. Find out why he calls it "The Android iPhone". And find out who Billy is. When you're done, check out our full review of the phones on androidauthority.com

Recorded October 22, 2018 at 1:00pm EST

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

With special guest appearance by

Kris Carlon - @KrisCarlon

Managing Editor, Android Authority

Produced by Adam Doud

The clash between Google and the EU took another step, and maybe not for the better.

Google's event made it look a lot more like Apple and Amazon, and we discuss.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20, and Mate 20 X gaming phone are official.

The Asus ROG phone is the gaming phone of your dreams.

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Recorded October 18, 2018

Time codes:

1:55 - Google altering business model of Android to comply with European regulations

21:50 - After this week, Google looks more like Amazon and Apple

28:35 - Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro hands-on: Cameras, cubed

42:40 – Huawei Mate 20 X hands-on: This is Huawei's gaming-focused phablet

46:00 - Asus ROG Phone is now available in the US, starts at $900

Speaking of gaming phones, the Asus ROG phone is official and boy is it pretty!

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

5G is coming, and at the Motorola Z3 launch event in Chicago, Verizon was all over that 5G train. So we rounded up three experts, from Qualcomm, Motorola, and Verizon to talk about it. Then we brought in Android Authority's resident engineering expert, Robert Triggs, to wrap it all up in a nice neat little bow for you. It's our next featured story of the Android Authority podcast!

Recorded October 17, 2018 @ 1:00pm EST

Articles for further reading:

What is 5G, and what can we expect from it?

5G: When will your smartphone get it?

5G hype is coming. Don't fall for it.

Forget mmWave, Wi-Fi is the real 5G

Moto Z3's Mod reveals the problem with 5G

Don't believe the carriers, the 5G revolution is still years away

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Special appearances by:

Robert Triggs of @AndroidAuth

Not on Twitter. Seriously.

Sherif Hanna (formerly) of @Qualcomm

@SherifHanna

Jeff Snow of @Moto

Also, not on Twitter.

Chris Emmons of @Verizon

@Maxxpower13

Produced by Adam Doud

We give a eulogy to Google Plus, Google's fallen social network. 66% of our podcast will miss it quite a bit.

The Razer Phone 2 is out now and it is doing a lot of things right.

Samsung introduced us to the world's first phone with four cameras on the back in the Samsung Galaxy A9.

Also, Samsung might be leaving the headphone jack out of its flagships late next year. Are the headphone jack's days (even more) numbered?

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Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast.

Recorded 10/11/18 12:45pm

Time codes:

3:05 – Google+ to shut down after private user data exposed

17:30 – Razer Phone 2 specs: Familiar, but better in all the ways that matter

Razer Phone 2 hands-on: A sharp upgrade

26:50 – Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) announced: Four rear cameras, but there is more to like

35:15 – Brace yourself: Samsung could drop the headphone jack from next year

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

It's finally here! The Google Pixel 3 is official, and to celebrate we podcasted live immediately following the event. Google introduced us to the Google Home Hub, the Pixel Slate and the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. We were joined from the show floor by Managing Editor Kris Carlon for his first impressions as well. Be sure to join the conversation using the hashtag #AAPodcast on twitter, and we'll see you there!

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

With special guest

Kris Carlon - @KrisCarlon

Managing Editor, Android Authority

Produced by Adam Doud

Microsoft is becoming best buds with Android, allowing you to use your phone on your computer. That's pretty next level.

We have an avalanche of phones headed your way in October - we're breaking them all down here.

Our full review of the LG V40 ThinQ is in, all five cameras and a sweet DAC.

We got our first look at the Nokia 7.1 - the surprisingly awesome midranger.

Finally, Google assistant got a fresh coat of paint and we like it.

Tech we like - Royale RoWrite

Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded October 4, 2018 1:00pm

Time codes:

1:35 - Windows 10 app mirroring brings your Android apps to your desktop

12:00 - Pixel 3, OnePlus 6T, and more – Every phone launching in October 2018

20:30 - LG V40 ThinQ review: Undeveloped innovation

30:00 - LG V40 ThinQ specs: It still has a headphone jack and 32-bit DAC

35:50 - The LG V40 can create cinemagraphs with all three cameras

36:15 - Nokia 7.1 hands-on: Low-cost luxury

40:55 - Google Assistant phone app redesign rolling out now

The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Both Google and Android had birthdays this year - 20 and 10 respectively. This is a double dose of milestone birthdays and we have a lot to talk about because of it! We've got it all - inside tips on how to get the most out of Google's services, a couple of throwbacks to the birth of Google and Android. It's all here on the Android Authority Podcast!

Recorded September 27, 2018

Time codes:

2:25 – Google turns 20: The 20 biggest milestones in Google's history

12:40 – Android turns 10 today: Here are 5 features we still use from Android 1.0

17:30 – Android turns 10: Remembering the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream

22:00 – Google Feed officially called Discover, will appear at Google.com on mobile

29:10 – From Android to YouTube: 20+ pro tips from the Googlers behind them

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Google might be including their new Home Hub device in their October event, but we have a review of the JBL Link View right now.

Manufacturers keep leaving out the headphone jack for no reason and new devices are leaking like a rusty faucet.

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September 20, 2018 8:30PM EST

Time codes:

1:45 - Google Home Hub smart display rumor

6:40 - JBL Link View review

12:10 - Bad excuses to remove the headphone jack, debunked

28:00 - OnePlus 6T render and video leak

32:05 - Razer Phone 2 leaks and rumors

The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Adam Molina - @adamlukas17

Produced by Jonathan Feist on behalf of Adam Doud

We check in to see what Android's main competition Apple is up to. Turns out it's up to about 1,100 bucks.

OnePlus is delighting and frustrating it customers with its upcoming OnePlus 6T.

We are rapidly approaching an age where three cameras just won't be sufficient anymore.

And Google is shuttering its Inbox email client to mixed reactions.

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September 13, 2018 8:30PM EST

Time codes:

1:45 - Everything Apple announced today: iPhone, iOS, Apple Watch, and more

16:00 - 6 reasons why I am incredibly excited for the OnePlus 6T

20:10 - OnePlus 6T won't have a headphone jack

24:45 - What to expect from Google's Pixel 3 hardware event this October

32:30 - Smartwatches can last all week with the Snapdragon Wear 3100, but there's a catch

36:30 - Multiple lenses: The next big trend in mobile photography?

38:35 - Google is shutting down Inbox in March (if there's time)

The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

We take AI photo enhancement for a spin with the Huawei P20 Pro, the LG V35s, and the Google Pixel 2.

Samsung is bringing us a folding phone, and likely this year. We discuss.

Chrome 69 is Google's 10th birthday surprise with some major enhancements. And by the way, Google wasn't to kill URLs as well.

Multiple OEMs are launching beta testing for Android Pie, and much more quickly than we expected.

And finally, OnePlus looks to open a physical store in France and we're not so sure that's a good idea.

This podcast is sponsored by MNML cases. Visit www.mnmlcase.com and use the promo code "AAPod" for 15% off your order.

Recorded September 6, 2018 at 12:00pm EST

Time codes:

02:00 - Does AI matter in the camera? LG V30S vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Google Pixel 2

07:25 - What we know so far about Samsung's foldable phone

Samsung CEO: First foldable phone could be unveiled in November

15:45 - Chrome celebrates 10 years with great new features in version 69, out now

Google Chrome director: "Everyone is unsatisfied by URLs. They kind of suck."

31:00 - Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 6 brings Android 9.0 Pie

EMUI 9 beta: Huawei and Honor users can now sign up to test Android Pie

34:30 - OnePlus could open a retail store in France this year

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

With Special Guest:

Adam Molina of the SoundGuys - @AdamLukas17

Produced by Adam Doud