Android Authority Podcast

Give it up for the Galaxy Fold! Samsung's exciting new foldable device is here, and Adam and Joe are arguing about it. Plus, they look at Samsung's new wearables. Xiaomi released a new flagship MI 9 on the same day as Samsung. Joe wrote the big book of smartphone first that covers everything from touch screens to WiFi 6. Finally, we mourn the imminent death of the back button.

Recorded February 21, 2019

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02:00 - Samsung Galaxy Fold specs: Samsung's foldable is formidable

35:20 - Samsung announces the Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Fit fitness tracker

42:30 - Xiaomi Mi 9 hands-on: Flashy, not fussy

52:15 - Android Authority's big book of smartphone firsts!

1:06:30 - Android Q gestures might rely only on pill icon, no back button

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

You may have heard of Sphero. You may have heard of Star Wars. Adam looked at all the robots he could find. But one robot maker had a great product, a great plan, and a great story to along with it. It's like a trifecta of awesome. We've got droids, we got a passionate developer community, and we have a company that's here for the long haul.

But, since this is a special podcast, we needed a special guest to unpack it all. Joining Adam and Joe, is Jonathan Strickland from the Tech Stuff podcast. Jonathan has been podcasting about technology for over 10 years and 1,000 episodes, so it was only appropriate to bring him on to talk Misty II, the ultimate developer's robot!

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is located on the Tech Stuff channel. Go check it out, and subscribe to one of the best tech podcasts on the internet!

Very special guest appearance

Jonathan Strickland, Executive Producer/Host, HowStuffWorks

Interview guests

Ian Bernstein, Founder, Head of Product, Misty Robotics

Tim Enwall, Head of Misty Robotics

Stuart Lipoff, Vice President for Publications, IEEE Consumer Electronics Society

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Up until now, we've only seen mid-tier phones. But that's all about to change with MWC right around the corner. Plus, AT&T is trying to con everyone, and Sprint ain't having it. OnePlus is killing it in the US and in Barcelona, and finally we take a look at all the features you need to have in a smartphone.

Tech We Like: Plugable Performance Studio-Grade USB Microphone Cardioid Condenser

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Recorded February 14, 2019

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1:00 - 5 reasons why you absolutely shouldn't miss Mobile World Congress this year

20:35 - Why I hope AT&T loses the 5G E lawsuit

29:55 - OnePlus 7: Here's what it needs to take on the best

OnePlus is now a top-five high-end smartphone maker in the US

We'll get our first look at a OnePlus 5G prototype at MWC 2019

44:15 - Opinion: These are my 7 essential smartphone features

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Never seen a Nokia-made, android powered phone in the States? That's about to change! Also, Adam, Jonathan, and Joe take a look at three new Moto G7 phones. Plus, we look back at the top 50 products that Google has made...and killed. Which fitness tracker should you buy? And finally we have an answer in the 1080p vs 1440p battery consumption debate!

Tech We Like: LitraTorch 2.0 Premium On-Camera Photo and Video Waterproof LED Light

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Recorded February 7, 2019

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1:30 - Motorola Moto G7 series hands-on: A fine family

12:40 - Nokia 3.1 Plus review: A return to form for a beloved brand

22:10 - 1080p vs 1440p: How much does 1440p really affect battery life?

31:40 - Fitbit Versa vs Apple Watch Series 4: Which smartwatch is right for you?

38:25 - We ranked 50 failed Google products from best to worst

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Going into February, things are becoming more clear in the United States versus Huawei fight, and the tide may be turning. China is trying to help Huawei however it can. At the same time, Meizu is crowdfunding a buttonless and portless phone, and we're not thrilled about it. And Gary Explains...explains just how much RAM your smartphone needs these days.

Recorded January 31, 2019

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1:55 - Huawei is facing a 13-count indictment including bank fraud by the U.S.

Huawei indicted, China responds. Should consumers worry?

Huawei's problems are China's problems, and the country is now reacting

30:00 - Want a phone with no ports or proper buttons? That'll be $1,300, please

Portless phones: Dumb gimmick or inevitable future?

42:25 - Gary Explains: How much RAM does your phone REALLY need in 2019?

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

To fully appreciate the Honor View 20, you need to start on the back, because it is gorgeous. However, the Honor View 20 is more than just a pretty face. To tell you all about it, we brought on our reviewer, Lanh Nguyen. Is this the best flagship of 2019? Absolutely...well so far anyway. But this phone checks a lot of boxes. Come check it out with us!

Recorded January 28, 2019

Topics covered

Honor View 20 review: A hole-in-one!

Honor View 20 specs: What's Honor's new flagship packing?

Specs comparison: Honor View 20 vs Honor View 10

Honor View 20 with Kirin 980 and 48MP camera launches in Europe starting at 569 euros

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

With Special Guest Appearance by:

Lanh Nguyen - @LanhNguyenFilms

Produced by Adam Doud

Let us regale to you the tale of the startup that deregistered a user's wi-fi connected garage door because of a bad review. The Google Play store has a clone problem it can't seem to solve. Xiaomi doubles down on the folding phone concept, and we find out if a Chromebook can replace your everyday laptop.

Tech We Like: DJI Osmo Pocket Handheld 3 Axis Gimbal Stabilizer

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Recorded January 24, 2019 at 8:30PM

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5:30 - Xiaomi reveals foldable phone prototype: Is this the cheap one we've been waiting for?(subscribe to the DGiT Daily!)

20:40 - Google Play still has a clone problem in 2019 with no end in sight

34:15 - Is it dumb that everything is "smart?"

49:00 - One-month test: Can a Chromebook replace my main computer?

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

You may have heard of Royole, maker of the world's first (and as of publication, only) folding phone, the FlexPai. Adam puts on his interviewer hat and sits down with Bill Liu, CEO of Royole to talk about flexible phones, the importance of being first, and what the future holds for Royole and the Flexpai. Joe and Jonathan join Adam throughout the interview to discuss.

Interview on 1/10/2019Recorded on 1/22/2019

Topics covered

If your phone has an OLED display, Samsung likely made its screen

Royole FlexPai

Hands-on with the world's first foldable smartphone

Royole FlexPai – everything you need to know about the first foldable phone

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

Down in Las Vegas, Gary Sims took the Snapdragon 855 processor for a spin at CES and the results are impressive. Motorola is hoping you'll flip for its new flip phone. We get an early look at a potential new midrange form from Google mere months before it's announced. Google might be granting a long-requested wish for its fans. All that and more on the Android Authority podcast!

Recorded January 17, 7:30PM CST

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4:20 - Snapdragon 855 performance and benchmarking: Speed Test G, AnTuTu & Geekbench

21:45 - You'll flip for the foldable Motorola Razr smartphone reboot

34:40 - Google Pixel 3 Lite leaks in video review: Should you expect flagship photo quality?

44:20 - Yes, there is a system-wide dark theme in this early Android Q build

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

For our last CES 2019 episode, we take 5 minutes to talk to some of the faces of CES that make this space so great to work in. Hear from Myriam Joire, Juan Carlos Bagnell, Trisha Hershberger, Jules Wang, Jaime Rivera, Jon Rettinger, C. Scott Brown, and Jonathan Feist. Oh, and there's one more person you won't want to miss.

Recorded at CES 2019

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud