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Shruti Shekar and Nick Sutrich sit down with Carl Pei to discuss his journey from OnePlus to Nothing, creating meaningful products, and everything in between.

Links:

• Nothing phone (1) launch date officially confirmed — RSVP now for the big reveal | Android Central

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Huawei and ZTE are banned in Canada. It's a move that's mostly political, and based moreso on their networking hardware than phones. The gang chime in on that, plus a preview of Nothing phone components, Pixel Watch, and more. Links:

• Huawei and ZTE are now banned in Canada over cybersecurity concerns | Android Central
• Nothing phone (1) preview highlights internal components, unified design | Android Central
• Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 could make me ditch Apple for good | Android Central
• The Pixel Watch sounds like a powerhouse despite its aging chipset | Android Central
• Wear OS 3 was absent at Google I/O 2022, but that’s just fine | Android Central
• Wear OS companion app opens up beta program, could be a sign of things to come | Android Central

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Shruti and Nick sit down with Qualcomm General Manager of Handsets, Chris Patrick, to discuss the chip manufacturer's latest announcements and talk about where the industry is headed. Then, Jerry and Alex join in to share their thoughts on how new processors will benefit the most important people—You!

Links:

• The new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 pushes flagship Android smartphones to new heights | Android Central
• The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 arrives to bring a new era of powerful mid-range Android phones | Android Central

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Google I/O 2022 has come and gone, and we have SOOOO much to discuss. We chime in on all the software and hardware announcements. We end the episode by paying tribute to our friend and co-worker, Babu Mohan, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. He will be greatly missed as a member of the Android Central family.

Links:

• Google IO 2022 | Android Central
• Google I/O 2022: Biggest announcements from the keynote | Android Central
• The Google Wallet / Google Pay split is messy but might just work | Android Central
• Google teases smart AR glasses that put Google Translate on your face | Android Central
• Google makes it easier to remove search results about yourself and control your ads | Android Central
• The Galaxy Watch 4 isn't getting Google Assistant just yet, but it's close | Android Central
• After 10 years of Google’s messy hardware strategy, it looks like they finally got it right | Android Central
• Google I/O ignored the Pixel Fold, but don't lose hope | Android Central
• Here's your first look at the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, coming later this fall | Android Central
• Google's Pixel Buds Pro are coming in July and bringing ANC with them | Android Central
• The iPod is dead | TechCrunch
• Samsung needs to bring back its iPod competitor | Android Central

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We talk about our exclusive leaked images that seem to show Google's first smartwatch. Accident or intentionally left behind? The gang also offer their take on the Nothing Launcher, trouble at Netflix, and Nick's review of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G. Rounding things out, each of our hosts have $44 billion to spend. What do they buy with their hypothetical money?

Links:

• Google Pixel Watch: Exclusive leaked images seem to show Google's first smartwatch | Android Central
• Poll: Would you buy the Pixel Watch if this were the final design? | Android Central
• More images of the alleged Pixel Watch emerge, and it all comes together (almost) | Android Central
• Google stays mum on Pixel Watch leak despite past track record of quashing rumors | Android Central
• Nothing Launcher beta is out now to give you an early taste of Nothing OS | Android Central
• Netflix's streaming woes are about more than password sharing | Android Central
• Netflix is losing its appeal as many of our readers plan to leave or have already left | Android Central
• OnePlus Nord N20 5G review: Return of the OnePlus X | Android Central[
• Here's what Elon Musk could've bought for $44 billion instead of Twitter | Android Central

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This week, we talk about killing in VR, sideloading apps, Carl Pei, Galaxy Watch 4, and more.

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• Oculus Quest Pro could get a Super Resolution upgrade with T-REx tech | Android Central
• Every new Quest 2 game announced at Meta Games Showcase 2022 | Android Central
• Tim Cook is right and wrong about sideloading | Android Central
• The OnePlus 10 might ditch this iconic hardware feature | Android Central
• No OnePlus 10 phone yet, but here's why it likely hasn't been announced | Android Central
• I bought a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 again — and I'm still not impressed | Android Central
• More Galaxy Watch 4 owners are finally receiving these long-awaited health features | Android Central

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Rumor has it that the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 FE might use MediaTek chips for the first time. The team also discuss privacy and safety issues when it comes to smartphone photography and trackers like Apple AirTags. They also survey the current VR landscape, and more.

Links:

• The Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 FE may use MediaTek chips for the first time | Android Central
• Arun Maini on Twitter: "A smartphone feature I would love to see: Being able to tap a button and instantly snap a photo, without needing to open the camera app first. Even if you can't see exactly what you're capturing, you'll at least get SOMETHING, for all those moments that happen way too quickly!" / Twitter
• Samantha Cole on Twitter: "AirTags are being used across the country to stalk and harass women—by vindictive ex-boyfriends, fathers, husbands. We went through 150 police reports and found this disturbing pattern of abuse: https://t.co/lh1tQQ1BRD" / Twitter
• Moss: Book II review: The PSVR's last hurrah is as spectacular as its first | Android Central
• GDC 2022 provided a glimpse into the future of PS VR2 games | Android Central
• REK proves the future of sports has no balls | Android Central
• Among Us VR, Cities VR, and Espire 1 confirmed for Meta Quest Gaming Showcase | Android Central

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The gang praise the OnePlus 10 Pro, especially as an alternative to Google and Samsung hardware. We also hear more about Nothing, Andrew's S22 Ultra frustrations, and more. Links:

• OnePlus 10 Pro review: Back on the right path | Android Central
• Michael Fisher on Twitter: "My practical take on the OnePlus 10 Pro: at $899 it's a solid choice for people who want a Google or Samsung alternative. ✅Attractive ✅Charges quickly ✅Lasts long ✅150° camera is cool ❌Cameras could be better on the whole ❌Software is weird ❌No ATT 5g ❌8/128 only (USA) https://t.co/ypcKzfmhFI" / Twitter
• Why I canceled my Galaxy S22 Ultra preorder | Android Central
• EXCLUSIVE-U.S. probe of Google Maps picks up speed -sources | Reuters
• Justice Department probe into Google Maps dominance gains traction | Android Central
• Nothing on Twitter: "Say hello to just Another (1). You’ve seen a phone just like this before. Experience edge-to-edge monotony. It’s inspiringly uninspired. Utterly unoriginal. And exactly the same as everything else. Coming to bore you soon. https://t.co/pLWW07l8G7 https://t.co/2FHHI5ELr1" / Twitter

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This week, we take on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Google's data collection practices, and why Galaxy Watch 4 was a flop. We also speculate about Nothing as their first Android smartphone is set to arrive this summer.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra review: Undoubtedly overpowered | Android Central
• Nothing's first Android smartphone will arrive this summer | Android Central
• Google was quietly collecting your Messages and Phone app data | Android Central
• Poll: What brand is your current Android smartphone? | Android Central
• Despite its commercial success, the Galaxy Watch 4 was a flop after all | Android Central

Nick and Shruti are joined this week by Chris Wedel and Derrek Lee to talk about Galaxy S22 throttling, the validity of benchmarks, Apple's M1 compared to other processors, and more.

Links:

• The iPad Air with M1 silicon proves Samsung has a mid-range tablet problem | Android Central
• Samsung starts rolling out a fix for the Galaxy S22's throttling issue | Android Central
• Pixel March 2022 feature drop is live with updates for Snapchat, At a Glance, and more | Android Central

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