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September 05, 2014201: The Note 4, Moto X, Moto 360 special edition!
Join us, friends, as we do something we've yet to attempt in our 200-show history. With Phil and Andrew at Samsung and Motorola in New York City and Chicago, and Alex and Richard in Berlin for IFA, we're bringing you this Intercontinental Ballistic Podcast for the new Galaxy Note phones, a little virtual reality, the new Moto X, Moto G and Moto 360 — and Alex pretty much loses it on Sony.
ASUS
The ASUS Zenwatch is official
ASUS launches the new MeMo Pad 7
Hands-on with the ASUS Zenwatch
Samsung
Samsung Unpacked liveblog
The Note 4 is now official
Samsung Gear VR will have plenty of content
The Galaxy Note 4 in pictures
Samsung's full 2014 fall lineup
A first look at the Samsung Gear VR
Galaxy note 4 specs
Galaxy Note Edge specs
The Galaxy Note Edge in pictures
Hands-on with the Samsung Gear S
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
The Galaxy Note 4 vs, the iPhone 5S
The Galaxy Note 4 vs. the LG G3
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
The Galaxy Note 4 vs. the HTC One M8
The Galaxy Note 4 uses the Android L task switcher
A look at the Note 4 and Note Edge official accessories
The Galaxy Note 4 and Gear S all blinged out
Motorola
Hands-on with the all new Moto X
Did Moto go too big with the new Moto X?
What's up with steel bands for the Moto 360?
Moto 360 hands-on, part duex
Moto X camera samples
Hands-on with the new Moto G
Where and when you can buy the 2014 Moto X
Moto G availability
Here's where you can buy the Moto 360 when it comes back in stock
Moto G 2014 specs
Moto X 2014 specs
Sony
The Sony liveblog
The Sony QX1 and QX30 lens cameras are officially official
Sony's Smartwatch 3 will run Android Wear
Sony announces the Xperia Z3
Sony announces the Z3 Compact
The Xperia Z3 is integrated with the PlayStation 4
Sony's new Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
The budget-friendly Xperia E3
See Sony's new Smartband Talk
Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z3
Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Hands-on with PlayStation gaming on the Xperia Z3
Hands-on with Sony's new Android Wear-powered Smartwatch 3
1 hr 29 min
August 29, 2014200: Galaxy Note 4, Motorola, IFA and more!
The next couple weeks are going to be crazy, between IFA at large, Samsung specifically, and more, finally, from Motorola. On this, our 200th official episode, we preview all the things.
Thing 1: Samsung preview
Samsung asks if you're 'Ready to Note' in latest Note 4 teaser ad
Samsung announces another Tizen smartwatch, the curved Gear S
Nike+ Running transforms the Samsung Gear S into a fitness tracker
Latest Galaxy Note 4 teasers show the creative power of S Pen
Thing 2: The LG G Watch R
This is the LG G Watch R
LG G Watch R could retail for 299 euro
Thing 3: IFA preview
IFA 2014 preview
Qualcomm teases IFA reveal of Snapdragon 'multi-core 64-bit smartphone'
Sony's IFA teaser video hints at Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, wants you to demand great things
Asus teases their upcoming smartwatch again, gives it a name: ZenWatch
Archos announces 50b Platinum handset and 101 Oxygen tablet ahead of IFA
Thing 4: Other stuff
T-Mobile's 'personal' Uncarrier 7.0 event to be held at San Francisco store on September 10
HTC One E8 makes US debut on Sprint
Report: Apple to invent smartwatches on September 9
Google News & Weather app gets major overhaul
What Facebook is about to do to your News Feed will SHOCK you!
1 hr 18 min
August 22, 2014199: The Phunk Edition
The HTC One M8 is now running Windows Phone, Uber's API may see it come to all the apps, we break down the latest FUD of the week, and we edge ever close to the release of the Moto 360, and Motorola's next smartphones. Plus, where we stand with the next Nexus, and we answer your questions live!
Thing 1: The HTC One M8 now runs Windows Phone
Verizon-exclusive HTC One M8 with Windows Phone is official
Verizon gets its HTC Ones confused in new commercial
Thing 2: Last week's FUD scare
Understanding Google's Android location tracking
Thing 3: Uber in all the things
Uber offers developer API to integrate car service in third party apps
Thing 4: Other stuff
Another Android 'fragmentation' report misses the point
Flappy Bird developer returns with new frustrating game Swing Copters
LG bringing L Fino and L Bello to IFA, targeted at teens and emerging markets
Verizon said to be taking on Google Play with its own misguided app store
Everything you need to know about Android and Wifi
'Moto X+1' leaks again ahead of Motorola event on Sept. 4th
Coin, the one credit card to rule them all, now available for backers, sort of
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1 hr 21 min
August 15, 2014198: Strapped to your face!
Motorola finally gets things going by announcing a Sept. 4
event. Plus Samsung rolls out the Galaxy Alpha, OnePlus does
another something silly, and we answer more of your questions live
on air.
Thing 1: Finally, Motorola
Motorola holding September 4 event, Moto 360 + new phones
inbound
'OK Google headset:' Imagining a different kind of Motorola
wearable
Thing 2: Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung unveils metal-framed Galaxy Alpha, available
September
Samsung
Galaxy Alpha specs
Samsung Galaxy Alpha versus Galaxy S5: What's the
difference?
Samsung Galaxy Alpha availability and pricing
Other things:
HTC One E8
headed for Sprint
HTC Zoe app released as beta — we've got a first
look!
HTC One M8 Phunk Studio Edition unveiled
KitKat is now running on over 20 percent of active Android
devices
Samsung Gear VR detailed in leaked image ahead of rumored IFA
unveiling
OnePlus
apparently thinks ladies are dying to get naked for a
phone
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1 hr 4 min
August 08, 2014197: FUD Fighters
Thing 1: Facebook Messenger app FUD
Facebook Messenger permissions: Not as scary as the stories might
have you believe
Thing 2: Device limits hit Google Play music again
Google Play Music now limits you to 4 mobile device
deauthorizations per year
Originally put in place a couple of years ago
Thing 3: New Android L dev release
Google posts updated Android L factory images for Nexus 5, 7 with
support for Google Fit
Google Fit SDK preview is now available for developers!
Thing 4: Other stuff
LG G3,
two months on ...
Yahoo teams up with Google on encrypted email service
HTC Gallery update lets you share M8 Duo Camera effects
Latest Moto 360 images show off the secret charger for the first
time
The Verizon Motorola XT1096 may be the Moto X successor
Samsung Unpacked confirmed for September 3 in Berlin, Galaxy Note 4
inbound [updated]
A smartwatch as a boarding pass is anything but first
class
A look at
NVIDIA's Jetson TK1
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1 hr 14 min
July 31, 2014 196: Podcast to the Danger Zone!
Andrew is dodging the Blue Angels as they get ready for Seafair in Seattle, and we're podcasting in the Danger Zone anyway, going a day early and without any real preparation. So you know this one's going to be fun! Join us for more on Android Wear, where Motorola's at these days, Android L and the rumored "Shamu" Nexus device, HTC and Windows Phone 8 (yes, really), and loads more of your questions!
57 min
July 25, 2014195: Great Phones of Fire!
Thing 1: The Amazon Fire Phone
The Amazon Fire Phone is officially available — here's what you need to know!
Thing 2: NVIDIA Shield Tablet
Hands-on with the new NVIDIA Shield Tablet

Thing 3: Other odds and ends
Leaked 'Moto X+1' shots show wooden back, metallic trim
Verizon bloatware
Chrome 37 beta for Android released with Material Design update and more
Chromeast a year old
Sprint plans to 'Take the edge off' in August
Google Voice can now handle website calls via Hangouts without Google+
HTC on that watch in that video: It's not a real product
Material Design-inspired Google Play app update now rolling out
Google gives a few details on the enterprise management tools coming in Android L
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1 hr 28 min
July 18, 2014194: Bearded Men of Genius
So much great stuff this week, we're just going to leave you with a few general links. Click through if you'd like more. Or just listen to us. Which is why you're really here, right?
The LG G3 hits the U.S., finally
Everything on the LG G3
Hands-on with the HTC One E8
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1 hr 13 min
July 11, 2014193: The right to be forgotten
We step a little off the reservation for a few minutes this week, discussing the controversial "right to be forgotten" law that's got Google removing search results — and setting a dangerous precedent in the process. Plus, plenty more on Android Wear and the launch of the LG G3. Join us!
Thing 1: Even more on Android Wear
Android Wear software review
The LG G Watch review
The Samsung Gear Live review
How to change the strap on your Android Wear watch
Tracking steps with Android Wear
LG G Watch gets first Android Wear custom ROM
Google pushes workaround to enable paid apps on Android Wear
Hacking Android Wear: What you can do — and if you should do it at all
This week's sidebar poll: Who is waiting for the Moto 360?
Thing 2: The LG G3, finally
LG G3 now available from Sprint
LG G3 launches on AT&T, Sprint begins taking pre-orders
LG's smart keyboard for the G3 gets smarter with latest update
Verizon finally announces availability for the LG G3
Thing 3: Chromecast and other Google apps updates
Proper screen mirroring via Chromecast now working on stock Android devices, others with updated app
How to mirror your Android screen with Chromecast
Google Camera update brings Android Wear remote trigger
Gmail update brings better Drive sharing
Closed captioning support now available for Chromecast
Google Play edition phone selection dwindles to three
Thing 4: Other odds and ends
Acer refreshes C720 Chromebook with Intel Core i3, 32GB storage
HTC adds themes to its Dot View Case
TSA will check to see if your device turns on for international, U.S.-bound flights
Searching for the right balance
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1 hr 11 min
July 03, 2014192: All About Android Wear
We take up nearly this entire episode with Android Wear. What is it? Why would you want it? What is the smartwatch you have to have? Plus we answer your questions, live on air. Join us for the smartwatch revolution!
Thing 1: Android Wear
The complete list of Android Wear apps
Android Wear app now available for all in Google Play
How to blacklist apps in Android Wear
Thing 2: Google I/O follow-up
Google rolls out Google Play Services 5.0
The L Developer Preview will have bugs — here's how to deal with them
Android in 2015: Bringing 'pure Google' to every screen
Android L preview code hitting AOSP for current Nexus devices
Google Docs and Sheets updated, edit MS Office files and see a hint of the new design
Google Voice shows a slight sign of life
Thing 3: Other stuff
Google takes on Beats with Songza acquisition
Samsung Galaxy S5, two months on
Sprint's LG G3 available July 18
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1 hr 9 min