Android Central Podcast

This week, we look at Apple's recent product announcements through the lens of Android users. We talk about what they got right, what they got wrong, and why using an "old" chip isn't a big deal.

• Dynamic Island is what Android should have done with hole-punch cameras years ago | Android Central
• iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island might soon see its Android version on Xiaomi phones | Android Central
• Is Apple waiting too long to make a foldable phone? | Android Central
• Apple using an "old" chip in the iPhone is a good thing for everyone | Android Central
• Google and Apple are paving the way with digital wallets, even if some places are slow to catch up | Android Central
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We review the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and check out three new Fitbit products. Lenovo has announced platform-agnostic AR glasses, Twitter has an edit button, and more.

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: Heavy is the watch that wears the crown | Android Central
• Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 arrive with more advanced health tracking and Google apps | Android Central
• The Fitbit Inspire 3 launches as a fun motivational tracker with a color display | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: Fantastically comfortable | Android Central
• Lenovo’s platform-agnostic AR glasses will make a virtual display for almost any device | Android Central
• Twitter is finally launching an edit button — but there's a big caveat | Android Central
• Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user data | Android Central

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We've got lots to catch up on in this episode. Tune in for our coverage of the camera system on Galaxy Z Fold 4, a new Motorola Edge, Samsung's deal with Meta, PSP games on Oculus Quest 2, and more.

• Samsung won't fool me a third time with the Galaxy Watch 5 | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 camera review: They really are better! | Android Central
• Android 13 is now rolling out to Google Pixel phones | Android Central
• Google clarifies confusing Android 12 update amid Android 13 rollout | Android Central
• Motorola Edge (2022) hands-on: Lessons learned from past mistakes | Android Central
• Someone is porting PSP games to the Oculus Quest 2 and they look amazing | Android Central
• Samsung's new partnership with Meta is a deal with the devil | Android Central

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It's a universe of unpacking! We check out the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Watch 5. Google has also turned out the heat on Apple in their efforts to increase adoption of the RCS messaging standard. RCS is really cool, but not perfect. We explain the pros and cons.

• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 live blog: Z Fold 4, Flip 4, Watch 5 are here and we have all the info | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 hands-on: Flippin' gorgeous | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 hands-on: The fun-size foldable | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 hands-on: Should you go Pro? | Android Central
• Why I'm trading the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for the Watch 5 Pro | Android Central
• Here's what you can buy instead of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4, Watch 5 Pro, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Android Central
• Dear companies: Stop removing features people actually like | Android Central
• Google pressures Apple to stop being stubborn and adopt RCS — and you can join in | Android Central
• You have the right to be forgotten, but the internet really is forever | Android Central

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The Pixel 6a is here! We review it on the show this week and talk about a price increase for Oculus Quest 2, Samsung's $200 credit, and more.

• Google Pixel 6a review: Look ma, a small phone! | Android Central
• The Pixel 6a is further proof that you don't need expensive camera parts in your next phone | Android Central
• Early Pixel 6a users report big security issue with the fingerprint sensor | Android Central
• Meta increases price of the Oculus Quest 2 by $100 | Android Central
• Meta Q2 revenue goes down as it raises Quest 2 prices, deals with VR lawsuit | Android Central
• Samsung's $200 credit isn't enough to get some fans to reserve its next Galaxy devices | Android Central
• The Galaxy Z Fold 4 could be the next exciting foldable, but our readers are pretty meh | Android Central

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This week, we talk about Amazon's policy that provides access to Ring user data without a warrant. The gang also discuss the potential Galaxy S22 FE, a new Snapdragon chip for Wear OS devices, and more.

• Amazon giving Ring data to police without a warrant is inexcusable, but allowed per its own policies | Android Central
• If Samsung launches a Galaxy S22 FE, it should do it sooner rather than later | Android Central
• Rumors point to Samsung killing the Galaxy S22 FE in favor of the S22 Ultra | Android Central
• I'm stupid excited for the future of Wear OS thanks to the new Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 | Android Central
• TikTok's warning labels won't ease parental concerns over the app — and they shouldn't | Android Central

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Nick's review of the Nothing phone (1) is on our site! The podcast crew interrogate him further and try to better understand the phone's role in the market. They also talk about Gen Z's affinity for TikTok and Instagram, new wearables rumors, and more.

• Nothing phone (1) hands-on: A basic phone that gets the basics right | Android Central
• Nothing phone (1) needs more than a great design to succeed | Android Central
• Nothing phone (1) appearance on the US store hints at a potential release? | Android Central
• Google could lose Gen Z to TikTok and Instagram someday — here's why | Android Central
• Galaxy Watch 5 and Buds 2 Pro appear in Samsung's Wearable App | Android Central

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You probably don't need a new phone every year. But where's the fun in that? The gang weigh the benefits of frequent upgrades and talk about protecting yourself from scammers during the Prime Day frenzy. They also chat about the importance of OS updates, lifting of the Facebook account requirement for Oculus Quest 2 users, and more.

• You probably don't need to buy a new phone next year | Android Central
• Scams and fraud ignorance won’t stop Prime Day shoppers | Android Central
• WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature it should have had years ago | Android Central
• Android users actually do care about OS updates | Android Central
• Meta finally kills the Oculus Quest 2 Facebook account requirement | Android Central

This week, we cover AI sentience, midrange smartphones, our thoughts on Prime Day, and more.

• Can Google's LaMDA chatbot actually be sentient? | Android Central
• TCL Stylus 5G Review: Not the Note you're looking for | Android Central
• Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) review: Finally, a Motorola phone I can recommend | Android Central
• The Galaxy S22 FE might be canceled, signaling possible end of Fan Edition phones | Android Central
• Prime Day dates confirmed: here's when the summer sale begins | Android Central

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In the wake of Apple's WWDC 2022, we have many thoughts and questions as Android users. We also ponder what's going on in the AR space with Google, Apple, and others.

• 10 things iOS 16 'stole' from Android | Android Central
• AR isn't ready for the real world yet, and Apple's WWDC conference proved it | Android Central
• iPadOS 16 and Stage Manager aim to narrow the gap between the iPad and Samsung DeX on Galaxy Tablets | Android Central

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