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Michael Fisher, Hayato Huseman, Derrek Lee, and Daniel Bader deliver a poignant eulogy of LG's smartphones as they exit the business. The crew also talk about the return of Google I/O as a virtual event, Google silicon rumors, budget Samsung phones, and more.

• It's official: LG is exiting the smartphone business | Android Central
• Goodbye to LG, a fallen titan of experimentation and bootloops | Android Central
• The now-canceled LG V70 and Rollable phone pop up in live images | Android Central
• Farewell, LG Mobile: 20 Years Of Doing Phones Differently - YouTube
• The Pixel 6 will challenge the next iPhone with Google's custom-built chip | Android Central
• With its own silicon, Google can finally build the perfect 'camera' phone | Android Central
• A Pixel 6 with a Google chip is a bold move that we all want to see | Android Central
• Google I/O will be back this year in virtual form — dates already revealed | Android Central
• Google's victory over Oracle in the Supreme Court is a win for the whole industry | Android Central
• The Galaxy A52 5G and other new Galaxy A phones arrive in the US starting at $110 | Android Central
• Google's victory over Oracle in the Supreme Court is a win for the whole industry | Android Central

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This week on the show, Daniel, Ara, Jerry, and Harish examine LG's decision to pull out of the smartphone business. They also check out new phones from Xiaomi and POCO. There's Google news too, including our review of the 2nd Gen Nest Hub, rumors about 'Pixel Buds A', T-Mobile's commitment to Google phones and services, and more!

• LG appears to pull out of money-losing smartphone business
• Xiaomi's new Mi 11 Ultra is the Galaxy S21 Ultra alternative you've been waiting for | Android Central
• Xiaomi's new $1,500 Mi Mix Fold is a Galaxy Z Fold 2 rival with a liquid lens camera | Android Central
• The POCO F3 launches as a Snapdragon 870-powered value flagship | Android Central
• The POCO X3 Pro is here to challenge the Galaxy A72 | Android Central
• Nest Hub (2nd Gen) review: Strange bedfellow | Android Central
• Upcoming 'Google Pixel Buds A' could fix one of the biggest problems with last year's pair | Android Central
• T-Mobile commits to more Pixels, goes all-in on Google services | Android Central
• T-Mobile is shutting down TVision after six months and switching to YouTube TV | Android Central
• Still using Samsung Cloud? You need to move files NOW | Android Central
• Today is the last day you can use Cortana on iOS and Android | Windows Central
• MediaTek sold more chipsets than Qualcomm in 2020 thanks to Huawei's decline | Android Central
• Google and Fiat unveil the 'Hey Google' car the day before April Fools' Day | Android Central

Hayato, Alex, and Daniel are here with their reviews of the brand new OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.

• OnePlus 9 review: Android's next value flagship champ | Android Central
• OnePlus 9 Pro review: Nailed it | Android Central

Daniel, Ara, Jerry, and Harish are here with your fix of Android news! Samsung is launching a trio of A series phones, and the launch date of the Galaxy S21 FE has leaked. Android 12 Developer Preview 2 adds a variety of new features, and Google is giving devs a raise by dropping Play Store commissions to 15%.

The team also discuss the 'Incognito' mode lawsuit, Soli radar in Google Nest Hub, and more.

• New Samsung Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 5G step it up with flagship specs, 90Hz and 120Hz displays | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch date just leaked — and it's coming sooner than you think | Android Central
• Samsung says it may not launch a new Galaxy Note this year | Android Central
• Android 12 Developer Preview 2 hands-on: Lighter dark mode and one-handed usability | Android Central
• Google drops Play Store commission to 15%, cutting app developers a break | Android Central
• Google's reputation means it needs to be more transparent when it comes to what 'incognito' really means | Android Central
• New Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) uses Soli radar tech to help you get a better night's sleep | Android Central
• Project Soli is an amazing innovation that's looking for a home | Android Central
• PS5 VR controllers revealed, featuring adaptive triggers and haptic feedback | Android Central

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Alex, Jerry, and Daniel are joined for a portion of the show by Myriam Joire as they review the Find X3 Pro from OPPO. The crew also check in on the latest rumors and leaks for the OnePlus 9 series of phones along with what to expect from Google's Pixel 5a and Pixel 6. And what would it take for a foldable Pixel to compete with Samsung and Microsoft's Surface Duo?

• OPPO Find X3 Pro review: Under the microscope | Android Central
• Myriam Joire (@tnkgrl) / Twitter
• OnePlus 9: Release Date, Price, Rumors, News, Leaks, and Specs! | Android Central
• Google Pixel 5a: News, Leaks, Release, Specs, and Rumors! | Android Central
• The Google Pixel 6 could bring some welcome changes to the selfie camera | Android Central

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Harish Jonnalagadda has the scoop on OnePlus Nord 2, which is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200. He, Daniel, Jerry, and Ara also check out Redmi's Note 10 Pro Max, the Huawei foldable Mate X2, and a ton of other phones.

The first Pixel feature drop for 2021 is here, as are rumors of new Pixel Buds, and the possibility that the next Galaxy Watch will run Wear OS.

• OnePlus Nord 2 is launching in Q2 2021 with MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 1200 chipset | Android Central
• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max takes the fight to OnePlus Nord with 120Hz AMOLED screen, 108MP camera | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy A32 debuts in India to challenge Xiaomi's Mi 10i | Android Central
• Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G could be the first A-series phones to get monthly updates | Android Central
• Samsung's next midrange smartphones will look a lot like the Galaxy S21 | Android Central
• Realme GT 5G takes aim at Samsung's Galaxy S21 with a 120Hz display, sub-$450 price | Android Central
• HUAWEI foldable Mate X2 launches with HarmonyOS soon to follow | Android Central
• Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound aims to transform wireless audio | Android Central
• The first Pixel feature drop for 2021 is here with a better bedtime routine and underwater photography | Android Central
• Jon Prosser on Twitter: "Google stuff: New Pixel Buds coming mid-April. New Google phone scheduled for June 11, 2021. Not sure exactly which one it is just yet. 🤔 🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻 https://t.co/vjOzT4M7nx" / Twitter
• Here's another huge clue that the next Galaxy Watch will run Wear OS | Android Central
• Senators call on FCC to quadruple base high-speed internet speeds - The Verge
• Arizona House passes bill that threatens Apple and Google's app stores
• Lenovo P11 Pro review: A premium tablet practically ruined by Android | Android Central
• The Galaxy S21 and Tab S7 receive several enhancements with March update | Android Central

Former Android Central Grand Poobah Phil Nickinson is running the ship over at our sister site WhatToWatch.com these days. He joins Daniel, Jerry, and Ara for a survey of what's happening in the streaming video service world. The crew also have some follow up on Android 12 Developer Preview and the first Pixel 5a leaks.

• Disney+ Star launches internationally — here's what you need to know | Android Central
• Disney+ now has nearly 95 million paid subscribers globally | Android Central
• The Disney Plus price increase is coming to your country soon, subscribe now | Android Central
• Disney Plus reaches a new gear internationally with the launch of Star | WhatToWatch
• Monica Rambeau's 'WandaVision' glow up | WhatToWatch
• 'WandaVision': What's the deal with Agatha Harkness? | WhatToWatch
• The frustrating subtlety of WandaVision on Disney Plus | WhatToWatch
• Android 12: Everything you need to know! | Android Central
• Android 12's biggest feature is hidden in plain sight, and could change messaging in a big way | Android Central
• Android 12 Developer Preview hands-on: The best is yet to come | Android Central
• The first Android 12 Developer Preview is here with a focus on visual changes and improvements to notifications | Android Central
• Here are the first images of the Google Pixel 5a and it looks very familiar | Android Central
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Joe, Jerry, Ara, and Daniel discuss the last bits of Android 12 rumors, leaks, and speculation just prior to the official announcement. Pretty much everything they say holds true to the legit info, so we hope you enjoy the conversation.

They also chat about Nothing scraping up the remainders of Essential. Plus, there's news regarding Xiaomi, LastPass, Sonos, and more.

• Android 12 | Android Central
• Carl Pei's Nothing now owns Andy Rubin's Essential | Android Central
• 3 things we want to see from Nothing's purchase of Essential | Android Central
• The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra camera display is the latest example of a spec masquerading as a feature | Android Central
• LastPass free plan will become a lot more restrictive in March | Android Central
• Chromecast with Google TV review, 4 months later: A love-hate relationship | Android Central
• Chromecast with Google TV update brings improved support for 4K60 | Android Central
• Google TV will finally introduce the option to create a 'Kids Profile' | Android Central
• Another Chromecast with Google TV bug is causing issues with speaker groups | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy A72 leak reveals an affordable mid-ranger with a 90Hz display | Android Central
• How to turn off ads on your Samsung Phone | Android Central
• Sonos is announcing its latest product next month — here's what to expect | Android Central
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Daniel goes one-on-one with Juan Carlos Bagnell, aka SomeGadgetGuy! Tune in for their chat about new phones, upcoming phones, and the inner game of gadget reviews. They also discuss resisting the tendency to grade on a curve, WandaVision, and more!

• OnePlus 9: Release Date, Price, Rumors, News, Leaks, and Specs! | Android Central
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As a supplement to last week's show all about the current state of 5G, Daniel and Jerry got to talk to Qualcomm's Ignacio Contreras about the new Snapdragon X65 modem RF system and the FUTURE of 5G. It's actually pretty exciting.

• Snapdragon X65 modem will deliver insane 10 Gigabit 5G speeds to Android flagships | Android Central