Android Authority Podcast

You may be wondering - with all the headphone jacks disappearing from our phones, and Bluetooth quickly becoming more and more common - is Bluetooth dangerous? Where do we turn for answers? Google of course! But the search results of Google are littered with lies and false information; so much so that it's hard to tell what's true? Well, wonder no more. We've teamed up with our friends, the SoundGuys to learn about Bluetooth, and other forms of non-ionizing radiation.

Part 1 of this podcast can be found here on the SoundGuys podcast. Take a moment to listen to the facts there, and tune in for our roundtable discussion with SoundGuys' Chris Thomas and Adam Molina.

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

With Special Guests:

Chris Thomas - @CThomasTech

Adam Molina - @AdamLukas17

Produced by Adam Doud

We discuss the new design of Wear OS and the usefulness of smartwatches in general. Fortnite fumbled it's Play store-less launch much to Google's delight, but Google was a little bit of a jerk to them because of it.It's IFA-week so we've got a gaggle of device launches including the Mi Band 3, the Honor Play, and more. Plus, we take a look at Hollywood's version of our gadget future and discuss which one we're closest to today.

Don't forget to answer our question of the show: What 5 apps would you want notifications form on the Mi Band 3? Use the hashtags #AAPodcast and #MiBand5

Time codes:

2:15 – Huge Wear OS redesign is coming, check out how it works in these GIFs

11:10 - Fortnite's first Android Installer had a major security flaw

22:20 - Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review

28:55 - Honor Play review: Flagship specs on a budget

34:35 - How sci-fi movies and TV shows have imagined mobile phones, smartphones and tablets

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Jonathan Feist is our friend from dronerush.com and he's here to tell us all about the two biggest drone announcements of the year - the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom.

Everything you could possibly want to know about the Google Pixel 3 XL is already out there - photos, camera samples, box contents, headphones - you name it, we know it...45 days before its announcement.

We break down the five best premium apps you can buy for Android right now.

And finally, we take a long look at the newly announced Fitbit Charge 3 and FitBit Pay.

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Recorded Aug 24, 2018 Noon EST

Time codes:

03:10 – DJI Mavic 2 Pro and DJI Mavic 2 Zoom are official – all you need to know

15:40 – Here's everything you could want to see of the Google Pixel 3 XL. Three links for you:

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-3-xl-complete-897513/

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-3-xl-first-look-leak-897858/

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-3-xl-selfie-cameras-897959/

29:00 – Five premium Android games worth every cent

34:20 – Fitbit Charge 3 is here: Water resistant, Fitbit Pay support, and a working SpO2 sensor

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Android Authority is going to be at IFA 2018 in Berlin. This podcast is our roundup of what we expect to see at Internationale Funkausstellung this year, including an exclusive look at new gradient colors on the Huawei P20 Pro, two new gaming phones from Honor and ASUS, a new phone from BlackBerry - the Key2 LE, and a new phone from Nokia. We're excited about the ASUS ROG Phone, and possibly the LG V40, but we'll have to wait and see! Join us as we speculate about things to come.

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

One of the biggest devices of the year is here, and our reviewer is in the studio to tell us all about it. Is the Note 9 the best smartphone money can buy? Does it earn the comma in its price tag? We brought in the reviewer of the Note 9, David Imel to tell us all about it. It's fast, it's huge, and the S Pen is awesome, but is it the best phone of 2018? David bears all on this featured story of the Android Authority podcast.

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

With special guest:

David Imel - @DurvidImel

Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded August 16, 2018 8:30PM EST

Our full review of the Moto Z3 and the Lenovo Smart Display are in, and we're ready to talk about them. Plus, Xiaomi hits us with a new phone and a new sub-brand. No one trusts Huawei and yet no one seems to know why. And finally, Android Pie is concerned about our Digital Wellbeing, and now, so are we!

Time codes:

05:00 - Motorola Moto Z3 review: Is the promise of 5G enough?

11:50 - Motorola Moto Z3 vs the competition

12:30 - Lenovo Smart Display review: Much more than a Google Home

21:11 - Hands-on: Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 takes aim at OnePlus 6

28:20 - If Huawei has a security problem, what exactly is it?

35:00 - A few days in with Digital Wellbeing, and it's already changing my life

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded August 10 1:00 ET

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is here with a few surprises in store.

The Galaxy Watch arrives with Tizen and a week of battery life.

Samsung is in the smart speaker business with the Galaxy Home.

Fortnite is on Android - mostly. What are the exceptions? We'll run them down here, along with an interview with Epic Games' CEO.

The Pixel 3 is revealed in all its notchy glory.

And finally, Adam has the definitive final word on the Palm brand revival.

Time codes:

2:40 – Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hands-on: A Fortnite away

12:00 – Samsung Galaxy Watch is here: A smartwatch that ticks like an analog watch

19:00 – Samsung announces Galaxy Home smart speaker and big Bixby improvements

27:40 – Fortnite on Android first look – you might want to wait off…

31:05 – Fortnite for Android interview – Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on breaking away from Google Play

33:15 - Google Pixel 3 XL images leak again, and this time it's the real deal

39:25 - The upcoming Palm phone may have a teeny, tiny display

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Android Pie is official - the name and the build are both hitting the OTA airwaves as we speak. Seeing as how we're all about Android, we thought we'd talk about it a little bit. Hosts Adam Doud, Jonathan Feist, and Joe Hindy all discuss the latest update to Android, and the OEM who also released an Android Pie upgrade on day 1! We discuss new features and improvements, updates, and a few things Google removed which leave us scratching our heads. All this and more!

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded August 3 2:00 ET

Adam went to the launch of the Moto Z3 and Verizon's 5G network - hear his unfiltered hands on look at Moto's new phone.

Huawei knocked out Apple as the number two smartphone seller in the world, but we have to wonder if those numbers are fudged just a bit.

Samsung releasing the Galaxy Note 9 early might be just what it needs to perk up slower sales.

Sony still can't sell a phone to save its soul.

And finally, we take a look at how Epic Games is handling its Fortnite distribution on Android. Spoiler alert, two of the three of us think it sucks.

Time codes:

1:05 - Motorola Moto Z3 hands-on: Our first glimpse at the 5G future

Honorable mention (not discussed on the show)

• https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g6-play-review-889103
• https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-e5-plus-review-890481/

16:45 - Huawei Overtakes Apple as second biggest distributor in the world

24:14 - Samsung says Galaxy S9 under-performed, prepares for early Galaxy Note 9 release

28:31 - Sony's failing smartphone business should come as no surprise

38:10 - Fortnite will not be available on the Play Store, CEO of Epic Games confirms

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Recorded July 26 8:00 ET

Android P's final beta has hit the airwaves, and Pixels and Nexi are downloading furiously. What does this mean? We're that much closer to finding out the elusive Android P name - oh and gesture navigation too.

Android O has taken the world by storm - doubling its install base to...10%. This is actually really good news for Android and Android users and we explain why.

In an assistant showdown, Google Assistant reigned supreme in every category except one - and that one is a little weird given what we know about Android and Google.

The Google Pixel has one of the best cameras on the market today, and one of our editors is calling for a better camera app to match. Spoiler alert - not all of use agree that it's necessary.

And finally, we take an exclusive peek at a new midrange HTC phone. Could this be the HTC U12 Life? It's very possible and it's rumored to come at an attractive price too.

All this and more this week on the Android Authority podcast!

Time codes:

01:20 - Android P Beta 4 is here, so the stable version of Android P is next!

06:55 - Android version distribution: Oreo installations more than doubled in 2 months

16:00 - Report: Google Assistant is better than Siri in every tested category – except one

28:25 - The Pixel 3 needs an updated Google Camera app

33:25 - Exclusive: Specs blowout for unannounced HTC smartphone codenamed "Imagine Life"

Phones we didn't get a chance to talk about

Xiaomi Mi A2, Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Nokia 6, Honor 7s

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud