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If your alarm on Android phone is cutting itself off prematurely, with your feet in the air and your head on the ground, try this trick and spin it. Report back to us what happens, if you can. We're up to the brim on the Android Police podcast this week with Pixel Fold and 7a discussion days ahead of Google I/O and a bundle more. Here comes your show.

04:26 | The First Part

• Google officially reveals the Pixel Fold ahead of I/O 2023
• Google Pixel 7a: Everything we know so far
• The first OnePlus foldable phone could launch in August
• Nothing Phone 2 hype season kicks off with mysterious close-up video
• The Galaxy S23 FE could have a major camera upgrade in store
• Samsung One UI 5 Watch will launch on this year's new Galaxy smartwatches

32:36 | The Second Part

• Google Passkeys will replace passwords
• Google vows to fix a glaring omission in Authenticator's cloud backup
• Google Home's lighting control picks up a long-awaited facelift
• You can blame this Pixies song for Google Assistant canceling your alarm
• Redfall is Now One of the Lowest-Rated Steam Games of All Time (gamerant.com)

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Will goes back-to-back this week on the Android Police podcast with a debrief of his reviews of the OnePlus Pad and the Motorola ThinkPhone. Both devices provide one hell of a time each and we explore the depths of such depravity. We also roam around rumorland with the Pixel 7a and the Galaxy Watch 6, then torch Google Authenticator's makeover and Amazon's weak attempt at some sort of fitness tracker. Oh, you want merch? We got merch. That's going into the trash. That's this week.

01:46 | Touch Glass

• OnePlus Pad review: A new challenger enters the ring
• Motorola ThinkPhone review: Business as usual
• Tecno Phantom V Fold review: The most affordable foldable yet

32:26 | Everything Else

• Google Authenticator now backs up OTPs so you’re not SOL when your 2FA device goes MIA
• Google vows to fix a glaring omission in Authenticator's cloud backup
• Amazon Halo trackers are dead, you might be eligible for a refund
• Android 14 Beta 1.1 is here to help save your phone from Google's most frustrating bugs
• Leaks spill all the Google Pixel 7a specs
• The Google Pixel 7a has leaked in a new bold and fun colorway
• The Galaxy Watch 6's most anticipated feature really might be making a comeback
• You can finally use Gboard's Emoji Kitchen stickers in real life

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Alright, Prosser. We're talking about your leak. Lots of Pixel pricing and availability to deal with on this episode of the Android Police podcast. But we'll balance it out with another amazing Chinese phone that none of us will practically be able to use and a remembrance of a brand that truly defined the cutting edge of Android hardware a decade ago. This episode runs like a tight ship, so prepare for smooth sailing.

02:01 | On the Front Page...

• Google might shadow drop a new smartphone at I/O, but it's not the one you want
• Google's inaugural Pixel Tablet could finally hit store shelves this June
• It looks like the Google Pixel Tablet won’t be cheap

21:05 | In Other News...

• Xiaomi 13 Ultra raises the camera hardware bar with its variable aperture lens
• Netflix password sharing will be dead by summer

30:47 | Give It A Think

• HTC One M7 turns 10: A decade ago, one phone set the bar for Android
• Elon Musk gives complimentary Twitter verification to LeBron James, Stephen King, and William Shatner - The Verge

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You can't complain about pre-release software, but we're going to try and do that anyway this week on the Android Police podcast as the first beta for Android 14 comes online — we're left asking where the ambition is? Also, why 12% isn't a bad stat for Android 13 distribution, loosening our grasp on the dying genre of small phones, high praise for a shiny new gaming phone, and more. You could say this pod's packed to the Max.

05:48 | Soft Egg

• Android 14 Beta 1 is here, and you can join the beta program now
• Android 14 Beta 1 hands-on: Wait for the next one
• Android 14: News, features, leaks, and what's new in Beta 1
• Android 13 is now running on over 12% of Android phones

23:09 | Hard Boil

• Google Pixel 8 could be a lot smaller than the Pixel 7
• You probably don't need a flagship phone
• Latest rumor claims the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE lives to die another day
• Asus ROG Phone 7 review: High score

36:17 | Max

• Say goodbye to HBO Max and hello to just... Max

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We're already going through it with our cell service, our streaming services, and everything that makes life a little easier through the magic of technology. But man, do we gotta deal with this in our cars? GM customers are raising their hackles. We discuss. Plus, Google kills another thing that wasn't near, but definitely was dear to our hearts. And Nothing gets drunk. It's the Android Police podcast.

04:04 | Bury Me In My Chevrolet

• Future GM EVs won’t support Android Auto
• Everybody hates GM’s decision to kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs - The Verge

19:11 | Tabby Talk

• The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ poses for the cameras in a new leak
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra spec leak teases performance and durability
• The Pixel Tablet's FCC listing reveals a key connectivity feature

26:18 | Pour Out a Cold One

• Google is finally killing off its old Now Launcher
• The latest Moto G Power pairs some crucial upgrades with questionable priorities
• Nothing, not fooling around, announces Beer (5.1%)

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Our team's taking an off week this week, but the Android Police podcast goes on. This episode, we're bringing you a conversation with our producer Jules and John Maletis, VP of Product Management for Chrome at Google. We talk about how the company is working with its OEM partners to produce better Chromebooks like HP's Dragonfly Pro Chromebook and where the platform is after a pandemic-fueled boost in developmental support.

• HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review: Not a black-and-white decision
• Gaming Chromebooks are real and going on sale from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo
• What is a Chromebook?
• Here is your first look at Material You on Chromebooks
• Chromebooks may soon signal the start and end of your day with custom wallpapers

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Google Bard dominates the conversation starters in tech circles for another week and the Android Police podcast is no exception as we get some early off-kilter responses that are sure to amuse and bemuse at your dinner parties. Similarly, some former Pebble employees are thinking about some names for a small phone they want to make. And if Meghan Trainor isn't out of your head after nearly a decade, well, get ready to be reintroduced with our Pixel Tablet convo. What a week, y'all.

03:31 | Once a Bard, Always a Bard

• How to use Google Bard to find the information you're looking for
• Google Bard has arrived to blow your mind
• 15 best funny Google Bard responses so far

15:03 | Gadgets Galore

• The Oppo Find X6 Pro combines a throwback design with a cutting-edge 1-inch camera sensor
• Latest Google Pixel Tablet leak is all about that base
• Pebble founder's Small Android Phone team wants to keep the dream alive
• The new Huawei Mate X3 is one of the world’s lightest foldable phones
• The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could almost be usable when folded

43:24 | Chat Stew

• Yes, your Google smart speakers are louder than usual at lower volumes
• Android 14 could finally separate the ringtone and notification volumes
• CTL's new see-through Chromebook offers a peek at its guts

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For, like, a hot second. And not before we get through a flood of Pixel 7a and Pixel 8 intelligence from the past week. Also on the docket, a Samsung non-controversy, a real Samsung controversy, a new Samsung phone, and... just a lot. It's everything, everywhere, all at... okay, maybe not so much that. No multiverse here. Just a lot of tech talk on the Android Police podcast.

05:11 | Eight is Great

• Big Pixel Fold and 7a leak suggests a summer full of new Google hardware
• Google's Pixel Fold might just avoid the pricing pratfall of past foldables
• Check out the Google Pixel 7a in these hands-on images
• The Google Pixel 7a prototype eBay listing reaches its inevitable conclusion
• The Google Pixel 8 leaks in renders and it's a tad smaller than its predecessor
• First look at the Google Pixel 8 Pro fixes the ugliest things about its predecessor

36:07 | Samstuck

• Samsung gave the Moon a beauty filter because that's what users actually want
• Insecure Exynos modems put dozens of Samsung devices, and other Android phones, at risk
• Samsung's Galaxy A54 5G is just the right amount of phone for 2023

48:04 | Grab Bag

• YouTube TV now costs more than twice as much as it did at launch
• 'BlackBerry' movie trailer lets you relive the smartphone's chaotic (and Canadian) early days
• Microsoft 365 Copilot aims to boost productivity at every level thanks to AI

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Whip out the Dole Whip and relax with the Android Police podcast! This week, we cover the usual grounds with the I/O event announcement and more progress on Android 14. Spotify plans to clean up the mess it's made out of its app with a tiny cotton swab, YouTube cleans up its language about bad language, and Sonos shapes up with some speakers coming out of its comfort zone. All that and more in the next 54 minutes.

04:52 | Google coverage

• Google I/O 2023 is set for May 10th
• Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is here for Pixel phones
• You can now try Android 14’s new back gesture on the latest developer preview
• Android 14 makes me excited for the future of gesture navigation

22:55 | On (the) Media

• Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 first listen: Adding a new dimension to the smart speaker game
• Spotify's app redesign takes cues from TikTok to help you find new content
• YouTube now allows mild-ass swearing without slashing creator ad revenue

41:28 | Chicken Caesar Wrap It Up

• Meta is building a decentralized, text-based social network (platformer.news)
• Xiaomi 13 Pro hands-on: Xiaomi is growing up

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Will, Manuel, and, for the first time, our editor-in-chief James gather for a debrief round robin after a week of MWC 2023 coverage. From spotting Carl Pei at the Unihertz booth to destroying Motorola's rollable phone concept with facts and logic(?), the team's got a lot to talk about. Too bad our expensive audio recorder doesn't like our expensive SD cards. Or that we didn't have a Mini-USB cable. Despite all of that, we hope you enjoy this episode of the Android Police podcast!

• OnePlus 11 Concept hands-on: This mobile cooling tech isn’t for sale
• OnePlus's folding phone is official, and it launches this year
• Motorola Rizr rollable concept hands-on: Simultaneously cool and dumb
• The Nokia G22 is taking Fairphone head on
• Luna - Embrace the Light in Your Life (unihertz.com)
• Nothing Phone 2 will be powered by a top-end Qualcomm chipset
• Honor Magic Vs review: You win some, you lose some
• Xiaomi 13 Pro hands-on: Xiaomi is growing up
• The Tecno Phantom V Fold undercuts the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 by hundreds
• Realme brings 10-minute ultra-fast charging outside of China with the GT3
• MWC 2023 | Android Police

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