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Daniel and Andrew are joined by OnePlus CMO, Kyle Kiang, for a conversation about how OnePlus plans to take on the biggest phone makers in the world, including Samsung and Apple, by focusing on carriers, price, and customer experience.

• OnePlus 8 Pro review: A cheaper, better Galaxy S20+ | Android Central

Doug Michau, executive director of North American business development at Motorola, speaks with Daniel Bader and Joe Maring about the Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus. They also discuss how Motorola works to create the right experiences for their customers through hardware and software design.

• Moto G Power review: More battery, less money | Android Central
• Moto G Stylus review: This pen isn't actually mightier | Android Central
• Moto G Power vs. Moto G Stylus: Which should you buy? | Android Central
• Motorola RAZR review: As useful as a dull razor blade | Android Central

Daniel Bader and Andrew Martonik have both spent time testing the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. With Jerry Hildenbrand as a sounding board, they go into detail on what's new and great about these phones.

• OnePlus 8 review: More of the same, for $100 more | Android Central
• OnePlus 8 Pro review: No strings attached | Android Central
• What is a color filter camera and how does it work on the OnePlus 8 Pro? | Android Central
• OnePlus 8 Pro has 30W wireless charging — here's how it works | Android Central

Daniel and Jerry are joined by Adam Doud! He's a podcast producer and host of 'Benefit of the Doud'. They sit down in a socially distant manner for a conversation about the aftermath of the Sprint / T-Mobile merger. They also discuss Internet access and infrastructure performance as many people around the world shelter-in-place.

Adam shares his thoughts on LG's V60, and the crew also chat about OnePlus 8 Pro, 2020 flagships, and Canadian guilt regarding BlackBerry's failure.

• Socially-Distanced Technology (Adam Doud) (@DeadTechnology) / Twitter
• The T-Mobile and Sprint merger is done and little good will come of it | Android Central
• The Sprint / T-Mobile merger is complete, so what happens now? An FAQ | Android Central
• What the T-Mobile & Sprint Merger Means for You | T-Mobile
• How Dish Network saved the T-Mobile Sprint merger - CNET
• Europe's internet is slowing down more than America's, and here's the reason | Android Central
• OnePlus 8 series picks up DisplayMate's A+ rating, best smartphone display award | Android Central
• Latest OnePlus 8 Pro leak shows off striking new 'Ultramarine Blue' option | Android Central
• Exclusive: The OnePlus 8 phones could be the most affordable 5G phones of 2020 - here's how much they'll cost | Business Insider India
• The Samsung Galaxy S20+, S20 Ultra Exynos & Snapdragon Review: Megalomania Devices
• Our Galaxy S20 Ultra review, one month later: Disappointment rising

Harish Jonnalagadda and Alex Dobie join Daniel Bader for a conversation about Huawei's P40 series of phones. They also talk about the rise of OPPO, its position as a leader in India, their sister companies, and the brand new OPPO Find X2 Pro.

Specs have leaked for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, and the team provide preview the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

• Huawei's P40 series is here to revolutionize mobile photography | Android Central
• Huawei P40 Pro hands-on review: Camera slaps, but lacks most apps | Android Central
• OPPO Find X2 Pro goes live with 120Hz QHD+ display, dual 48MP cameras, and 65W fast charging | Android Central
• OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro full specs revealed in new leak | Android Central
• Redmi Note 9 Pro hands-on review: The battery life champion of 2020 | Android Central

Daniel and Jerry are joined by Joe Maring for a look at some of the new features found in Android 11 Developer Preview 2. LG V60 was launched in this week in the US starting at $799. Finishing up with some gaming news, more details about PlayStation 5 have been revealed. The next-generation console wars are ramping up as the team chat about which systems they prefer.

• Android 11: Everything you need to know! | Android Central
• How to get Android 11 on your Pixel using the Android Flash Tool | Android Central
• The LG V60 launches in the U.S. this week for as little as $799 | Android Central
• PlayStation 5: News, price, specs, rumors, and everything we know about PS5 | Android Central

COVID-19 continues to dominate tech news and international headlines. Daniel, Jerry, and Ara discuss the impact of the virus so far and offer suggestions on what to do if you're spending more time than usual at home. Getting back to gadgets, they review Samsung's Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus. There's also a leaked video to discuss of Pixel 4a!

• Coronavirus and tech: Ongoing list of event cancellations, disruptions, product delays, and more
• E3 2020 canceled due to coronavirus concerns
• Top 7 working from home hacks to get more done
• Samsung Galaxy S20 review: A near-perfect, pocket-friendly powerhouse
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus review: The best phone for most people
• New Pixel 4a leak could have revealed the price
• This Pixel 4a video leak will help you forget about all of the Pixel 4's problems

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Google I/O 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, but presentations will still be held digitally. As developments moves forward, new features are available to Google Pixel users. Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, and Jerry Hildenbrand details what's good and not so good. They also touch on the popular photography app, Moment, being removed from the Google Play Store. As they explain, it's a fragmentation and compatibility issue that could have been avoided.

There are fresh leaks and rumors about OnePlus 8 Pro — It will allegedly support 30W wireless charging and is set to be announced next month.

• Google I/O 2020 canceled over Coronavirus fears, will be held digitally
• Google's second Pixel feature drop brings Car Crash Detection, Motion Sense improvements, and more
• You can call it Pixel Smush or 3D Touch, it's still the same failed idea
• New OnePlus 8 Pro leak claims the phone will support 30W wireless charging
• The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will reportedly be announced next month
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Andrew 'Android' Martonik settles in with Daniel Bader for a detailed conversation about the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, its smaller siblings, and the current state of 5G coverage. They also touch on what could potentially be a more affordable flagship alternative — the recently announced LG V60.

• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: Too much of a good thing
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Review
• LG V60 hands-on preview: Don't overlook this Galaxy S20+ competitor

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Daniel and Jerry go one-on-one for a conversation about Z Flip's 'Ultra Thin Glass' display that is actually covered by an integrated plastic screen protector. They also look at images from the Galaxy S20 Ultra's camera array.

In the second half of the show, they go over new features found in the first developer release of Android 11.

• The Galaxy Z Flip's 'Ultra Thin Glass' display may not be glass after all
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip initial review: A foldable that instills confidence, despite fresh durability controversy
• The Galaxy Z Flip is 'slightly' easier to repair than the Motorola RAZR
• The Galaxy Z Flip controversy: Is it glass or isn't it?
• Here are our first Galaxy S20 Ultra camera samples: Samsung's best-ever photos
• Android 11: Everything you need to know!
• Top 10 features in Android 11 you need to know about right now