On the Android Police podcast this week, our arms are circling back around the clock to our Galaxy Watch 6 review and springing forward to the Pixel Watch 2 as we're on the rumor watch. We'll stop with wordcraft and continue with more ineffective PR campaigns from Google whether you're dealing with training its AI (or the perceived sucking of data for the purposes of training that AI) or blocking ads on YouTube. We cover it all. Lost was good.

03:26 | Google's Watch

• New Google listing gives us our most official look at Pixel Watch 2 specs yet
• The Pixel Watch 2 might get the metal band Google promised for its predecessor
• Google kills Assistant for Wear OS 2 watches

18:00 | Samsung's Watch

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review: Bright but never bold

29:16 | Google, Google, Google, Xiaomi

• Google could soon roll out a convenient new way to unlock your phone
• Google's next big swing at AI rumored to launch this fall
• Google is desperate to sell Pixel Tablets, pushing ads via notifications
• Google's new Transparency Center has big Don't Be Evil energy
• Google wants to reduce hearing loss with Android 14's latest safety feature
• YouTube’s anti-ad blocking test gets even pushier with a new timer
• Xiaomi's new Mi Mix Fold 3 has all the things the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 doesn't

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Our official verdicts on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, Watch 6, and Tab S9 series are online and Stephen Schenck is in for Will this week to help us expand upon them in vocal form on the Android Police podcast. With iteration the name of this battle, where does the next one take us in this "war?" Also up in the episode, some grumblings about the Pixel Watch 2, Android 14, and One UI 6. And we write up a manuscript for a new Google-y movie starring Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci.

01:43 | Samsung reviews

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Something pithy when it's published
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Polished to a sheen
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review: Iteration with a twist
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 review: Premium, powerful, pricey

40:41 | The News

• Google just enabled RCS by default for all Messages users
• For real this time: Samsung launches One UI 6 beta
• Android 14 Beta 5 arrives as one last scheduled update before stable release
• Android 14 will make scrolling in Chrome as smooth as iOS
• OnePlus is ready to make a splash with a touchscreen you can actually use while wet
• Google Pixel Watch 2 could pack all the right upgrades over its predecessor

Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. Stephen Schenck filled in this week. Our editor is Jules Wang.

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We're celebrating the big one-zero at the Android Police podcast, but not for ourselves (though we do get a pizza party at the end of the show). We're taking a look back at three Google products that helped get Google's hardware department where it is today: the Chromecast, the Nexus 7 (the second one), and the Moto X.

04:50 | Chromecast

• Google Chromecast at 10: Our hopes for new hardware
• Hey Google: Make your next Chromecast like this

23:43 | Nexus 7

• 10 years ago, Google launched the 2nd-gen Nexus 7, and no tablet has captured its magic since

34:06 | Moto X

• Moto Maker Customization System For Moto X Shown Off In Video, Coming To Other Carriers As Well

47:11 | Other news

• Exclusive Google Pixel Watch 2 faces leak online showcasing dynamic theming
• OnePlus Open foldable faces possible delay
• Android’s unknown tracker alerts are starting to go live
• Google’s new search tool will make your most private photos disappear
• Sync for Reddit returns as Sync for Lemmy

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It's a flub. A flop. Samsung's pocket flaps are showing and the numbers are not good. At least that's what we're making of this week's Unpacked event. Daniel, Ara, and Will are putting in their say on this episode of the Android Police podcast. From the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5, the Galaxy Watch 6, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series (which we didn't remember inviting to the party), there's just a lot of gristle to chew through. Sharpen your teeth.

02:34 | Flippy Floppy Mess

• The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 wasn't made for you
• The Galaxy Z Flip 5 fixes my biggest gripe with Samsung's flip phone
• Samsung Profit Beats Estimates, Signal of Tech Spending Rising Again - Bloomberg
• Galaxy Flip 5 / Fold 5 Hands-On – After A Year On The Flip 4 & Fold 4 (Mr. Mobile / YouTube)

34:45 | Six O'Clock

• I wore the Galaxy Watch 6 and Samsung hoped I’d never take it off

45:11 | What Tablets?

• Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 series brings slight upgrades but keeps its painful price

54:16 | A Mixture of Bodily Fluids

• Google pushing for better big-screen apps
• Say goodbye to Twitter and hello to X
• Reminder: The official ChatGPT app for Android is now up for grabs
• The Sony WF-1000XM5 are here and they are glossy
• ‎Oppenheimer (2023) directed by Christopher Nolan • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd

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After a break last week to recover from Prime Day and some unwelcome strep, we're back with a preview of what Samsung will Unpack this week! You can tell from the brimming excitement in our hosts' voices that there will be plenty to look forward to with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5. Or maybe we'll talk about Motorola again, look, I just cut the show up and write the notes up, I can't be held responsible for what Will does.

03:34 | Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: News, leaks, pricing, and release window

39:30 | Some Other Things

• Nothing Phone 2 review: Finding its niche
• Motorola is making good smartphones again, and you should pay attention
• Nothing Phone 2 Review: Lighting Up The Competition | HotHardware

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The social media news cycle was on meth this week. We don't know how else to say it. Twitter and Reddit continue their slow-motion meltdowns while Mark Zuckerberg actually comes out the winner for once. This episode of the Android Police podcast is dominated by Threads and where the yarn goes from here.

02:46 | Threads

• Join Instagram Threads beta program on Play Store to test drive upcoming features
• You can't delete your Threads profile without deleting your whole Instagram
• How to use Meta's Threads app without sacrificing your privacy
• Weekend poll: Did you sign up for Threads?

28:04 | Trimmings

• Samsung announces its next foldables on July 26, but you can save $50 by reserving yours right now
• Enjoy the Samsung Unpacked lineup from all angles and in all colors ahead of launch
• Google might not go full-custom with its Tensor chips until 2025

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Is it a coincidence that the Mr. Mobile, Michael Fisher, is joining the Android Police podcast for the second time (the first time under a different run) and both times the discussion at hands was about foldables? Maybe it is, but whatever the case may actually be, this episode is all about the Pixel Fold and our evaluations on how Google's first step into foldable phones has landed.

• Google Pixel Fold review: An $1,800 rough draft
• Pixel Fold Review: The Price Isn't The Point - Mr.Mobile

And if you want to be reminded of the first time we had Fisher on, it was for talking about the Motorola Razr. The original one. That folded. In 2020. You know.

• Android Police Podcast Ep.357 — A Razr to a Phone Fight ft. Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile)

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It's a study of contrasts with reviews going out for Motorola's Razr+ and Google's Pixel Tablet. This week, the Android Police podcast is graced by the presence of Digital Trends mobile editor Joe Maring to chat about garbage fires and unexpected triumphs as well as marketing of charming and questionable natures.

02:34 | Sucks

• Google Pixel Tablet review: That first-gen feeling
• This is what Google’s new weather app looks like on phones

29:17 | Surprises

• Motorola Razr+ review: My new favorite foldable

45:13 | Pirates

• Google's latest Pixel campaign stars the iPhone as its clueless best friend
• Chromebook X is Google’s new high-quality laptop initiative

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It's a summer of discontent running right through the Android Police podcast. Topping our show, of course, is Reddit's war on itself — namely, the user community it relies on for its success. We also watch the axe fall on more Google services with even more uncertainty ahead for its entire business. Finally, we talk about wood and how nice it looks and feels... on a phone. Dog days? Psh, who says these are dog days?

08:11 | The Reddit Chronicles

• Reddit blackout explained: Why subreddits have gone dark
• A popular Android Reddit app may survive the site's absurd API pricing

23:15 | All the Googley bits

• The EU threatens to break up Google over advertising dominance concerns
• Privacy concerns are keeping Google Bard from making its debut in the EU
• Google’s Pixel June Feature Drop is here with cinematic wallpapers and much more
• Google's a little surprised at how we've all been using Recorder
• The Google Pixel Fold seems to be having inventory issues

34:02 | Overtime

• My time with Motorola's new Razr phones has me rethinking foldables
• Sony Xperia 1 V review: Too much money, not enough phone
• Google Domains is dead, business sold to Squarespace

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We're not beyond giving Apple some attention here at the Android Police podcast, especially during a week where the company decided to tease a $3,500 VR headset. Indeed, the road to popularization is long and filled with deep potholes, but the company is taking a chance on it in neglect of its other major existing platforms — arguably harming the Apple user experience by raising the already-high walls surrounding its garden. This week, we have XDA-Developer Apple Editor Mahmoud Itani on our show to discuss. Also, our own Stephen Schenck and his 2 million Reddit Karma.

03:05 | Apple's seed

• Hands-on: The Apple Vision Pro is best AR and VR experience I've ever tried (and I've tried many) (xda-developers.com)
• iOS 17 beta 1 hands-on: A buggy delight that further alienates Android users
• Apple is going to let you use your iPhone as a smart display with new Standby feature
• iPadOS 17 brings interactive widgets, enhanced lock screen, Health app, and more
• watchOS 10: Smart Stack, new features, and everything you need to know
• iOS 17 might just make iPhone owners hate green bubbles less

43:31 | Chaff

• Reddit looks set to kill third-party clients with multimillion dollar fees
• Apollo for Reddit is shutting down - The Verge
• It’s not just Apollo: other Reddit apps are shutting down, too - The Verge
• Android 14: News, features, leaks, and what's new in Beta 3
• Android 14’s new lock screen customization is live in Beta 3

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