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Our Zachary Kew-Denniss joins the Android Police podcast this week to express all the things that have finally gone right for him in the world. By that, we mean getting a Galaxy flagship phone that doesn't have an Exynos chip in it. Plus, more chat about YouTube Premium, Android Auto, and the uncanny valley of Spotify's AI DJs all in this episode!

01:44 | The Curse of Exynos

• Will the Galaxy S23 series mark an end to Exynos? Samsung's Texas-sized answer is 'no'
• Samsung Galaxy S23 review: A small success

20:27 | Googsoft

• Google is bringing Magic Eraser to every smartphone
• Android Auto briefly takes some smart Maps direction from CarPlay

44:25 | Listening In

• YouTube Music's next major addition has Spotify squarely in its sights
• YouTube says it isn’t messing with 1080p — ‘1080p Premium’ is higher-bitrate - The Verge
• Spotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket — Spotify

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Is this a hot take? We don't really think so. For all the changes, the abacus flicks, the eraser shavings that have been spent on moving from Galaxy S22 to S23, Samsung has failed to change some of the fundamental flaws it has carried for years on end. We discuss that issue plus we find the joys and discomforts of the Oppo Find N2 Flip, find our feelings for the milquetoast OnePlus 11, and — first and foremost — laugh at the simulated pain and suffering that artificial intelligence has wrought on itself thanks to Google and Microsoft on this edition of the Android Police podcast.

0:49 | Bing v. Bard

• Microsoft plots superpowered Bing app to break the dominance of Apple and Google
• Microsoft Brings AI to Bing: Here's What to Expect (makeuseof.com)
• Google unveils Bard AI as its response to ChatGPT for conversational search

11:22 | Reviews, continued

• Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs. OnePlus 11: Two of the best
• Oppo Find N2 Flip goes global, the first true Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 rival

48:35 | Odds and ends

• Exclusive: This is iPhone 15 Pro: Thinner bezels, thicker 'curve' design, no Lightning port, more - 9to5Mac
• YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is leaving after nine years in charge
• Tetris Movie Trailer: Taron Egerton Steals Video Game From Soviet Union (screenrant.com)

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It's a full house on the Android Police podcast this week as our Manuel Vonau fills in for the vacationing Daniel, friend of the show Mishaal Rahman joins us to break down Android 14's first developer preview, Google breaks down trying to explain what its AI applications do, and Will tries not to break himself cramming in some thoughts on the Galaxy S23 Ultra and OnePlus 11. Like a good tarp, we cover a lot of ground.

02:03 | Android 14 DP1

• The Android 14 Developer Preview is here, get it right now
• Android 14 timeline revealed: Six releases before it’s stable
• Google and Qualcomm tease satellite connectivity for Android phones

24:01 | Artificial Indulgence

• Google unveils Bard AI as its response to ChatGPT for conversational search
• Microsoft debuts new version of Bing that could finally rival Google (xda-developers.com)
• The Google-Microsoft AI tussle could be a windfall for Apple (qz.com)

36:05 | Will's 8,000 words

• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. OnePlus 11: Two great phones
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Familiar, fantastic
• OnePlus 11 review: The right way to compromise

Find the team online - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @manuelvonau @MishaalRahman @PointJules

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Iterative may be boring. But will the small details matter enough to get people talking and buying a new Galaxy S phone this year? With Unpacked out of the way, we're talking with XDA TV's Alex Dobie (who's had a lot of chat time with Daniel and Ara) about whether Samsung has made its case for an upgrade to the people it needs to convince. Get ready for a full 44 minutes of Galaxy S23 discussion!

Apologies for Ara's audio for most of the episode — the RAM suck that is Chrome affected her file, but that's fixed in the last 8 minutes of the show.

• The Galaxy S23 series is officially unpacked — here's everything you need to know
• Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ hands-on: To boldly go where it went before
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra hands-on: Incremental changes have never been more appealing
• Which size Samsung Galaxy S23 should you buy?
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra: Spot the difference on expert mode
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S21 Ultra: Is the upgrade worth it?
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Time to trade up
• The best Samsung Galaxy S23 series deals: Preorder bonuses, bundles, and credits
• Which Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra color should you buy?
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, two days in: The start of something familiar

Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @AlexDobie @AndroidPolice @xdadevelopers @PointJules

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The best things you'll hear on the Android Police podcast can't be scripted. We swear. In the prelude to Galaxy Unpacked, we chat about potential Pixel Tablet delays, the sound of a OnePlus Pad, and the bad, bad things Google has done across the advertising market, Google TV, Android Auto... it just piles up. Join us.

03:10 | Absorb this information

• Google Pixel Tablet plans get streamlined as latest rumor goes all-in on Pro
• Here’s your first look at the OnePlus Pad

13:32 | Not in a buying mood

• Smartphone shoppers said 'no thank you' to last year's boring, expensive lineup

23:46 | Google be trippin'

• Google TV ads are getting awful
• Alphabet hit with a new antitrust lawsuit over Google’s online ads
• Android Auto’s 8.7 update is probably not the one you’ve been waiting for
• Waze is nearly ready for Android Auto's latest redesign

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We are the trash compactor of tech podcasts this week at the Android Police podcast as we whistle past Stadia's headstone, wobble between Samsung and Qualcomm's big partnership with the Galaxy S23, graciously evaluate Apple's mini-show of the season, and then throw it all away in a compost bin, replete with expensive subscription service. This will be the most enjoyable dumpster fire of an hour you'll spend this week. Enjoy!

04:41 | Vale Stadia

• Will Google Stadia be missed?
• Google's Stadia Controller Bluetooth upgrade tool has arrived
• Nvidia cranks up GeForce Now’s frame rate big time with new RTX 4080 tier

23:38 | Samsoup

• Samsung Galaxy S23 phones could run this exclusive souped-up version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Samsung's shifting focus in smartphone SoC development could spell the end of Exynos

33:06 | At Home with Apple

• Apple could have a home-first Google Pixel Tablet competitor in the works
• Apple announces a new full-size HomePod speaker

47:49 | Dump This

• Nest co-founder wants to help turn food waste into chicken feed

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Because it's pretty cold. But we'll get to that in due time. Also on this episode of the Android Police podcast, we round up our finds so far on Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2, let the Galaxy S23 color us unsurprised, and tie it all up with a pretty bow from Nothing because the present ain't worth it. We have to pace ourselves; it's packed a show.

04:13 | In Google

• 31 new emoji hit Google Pixels with Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2
• Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 can force-theme all icons on your home screen
• Google's upcoming eSIM tweaks put users in control, not carriers
• Skagen Falster Gen 6's long-awaited Wear OS 3 update took away as much as it gave

23:20 | On Samsung

• The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is just drowning in leaks, and we've got all the pics
• Samsung could revive the Galaxy S Fan Edition series

43:18 | Anywhere else?

• @MKBHD | Hot takes: No more budget phones. Just longer software support for flagships.
• Here's every Samsung device that will get 4 Android OS upgrades
• How long will my Google Pixel get Android and security updates?
• OnePlus trumps Google with its new Android update schedule, but it's not perfect
• The Nothing Phone 1 is finally heading to the US, sort of

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Our Stephen Schenck and Taylor Kerns have been trapezing across Las Vegas as CES 2023 rolls along and they were kind enough to drop by the Android Police podcast for a few minutes to give some thoughts on what they've seen so far from the likes of Razer, Withings, Lenovo, and others. Plus, Ara and Will cover Pixel 7 shatterings and Android Auto matters. It's all on this first episode of the year!

Apologies for the rough and choppy audio in the early portion — we had to take up our backup file for Stephen and Taylor's bytes.

0:15 | CES, the show

• Withings U-Scan is a golden opportunity to smarten up your toilet with health insights
• Acer debuts new Chromebox and all-in-one that's not actually all in one at CES 2023
• Get ready to live life on the Razer Edge, as this next-gen Android gaming handheld prepares to land
• The Lenovo Tab Extreme combines the best of Apple and Samsung into one behemoth tablet
• The super rugged Motorola ThinkPhone combines carbon fiber with your daily 9-to-5
• The best of CES 2023: Android Police’s awards for the big tech show

21:15 | Back at the Ranch

• Android Auto’s massive redesign is finally rolling out to everyone
• Some Google Pixels are failing to connect to in-car Bluetooth after installing January's security patch
• The Google Pixel 7's rear camera glass spontaneously shatters for some
• Carriers love the Google Pixel 7, and so do their subscribers

Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @StephenSchenck @taylorkerns @PointJules

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What do we use our technology to read, listen, and watch? Will and Daniel share their top picks across cinema and TV for what they ranked highly in 2022. It's Christmas — what else are you going to listen to? Happy holidays and we'll see you in a couple weeks to cap off CES.

• ‎Will Sattelberg’s profile • Letterboxd
• Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) | ScreenRant
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) | ScreenRant
• The Fabelmans (2022) | ScreenRant
• Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | ScreenRant
• Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) | ScreenRant
• Nope (2022) | ScreenRant
• The Batman (2022) | ScreenRant
• Jackass Forever (2022) | ScreenRant
• Confess, Fletch | ScreenRant
• Tar (2022) | ScreenRant
• Aftersun (2022) | ScreenRant
• Andor (2022) | ScreenRant
• Yellowjackets (2021) | ScreenRant
• Station Eleven Ending, Real Meaning & Book Changes Explained (screenrant.com)
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) | ScreenRant
• Atlanta (2016) | ScreenRant
• the dropout | ScreenRant
• Abbott Elementary (2021) | ScreenRant
• The White Lotus (2021) | ScreenRant
• The Rehearsal (2022) | ScreenRant

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This week, we can't help ourselves. A billionaire who's in way too deep with a $44 billion waste of time has once again proven that he can't handle a little heat from journalists. Will he get out of the kitchen anytime soon? Preferably without burning the house down? That plus our first look at what features Pixel phones might get this spring, our picks for the Best of 2022, and so much more! It's the Android Police podcast.

04:15 | Where's Elon?

• Free Speech On Twitter Doesn’t Apply To Journalists Who Cover Elon Musk (screenrant.com)

13:04 | QPR2 Start

• All you need to know about what's new in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1

23:09 | Medley

• The inevitable Moto ThinkPhone leaks with all the fake carbon fiber you'd expect
• Matter is rolling out to Android phones and the Google Home ecosystem
• Google Wallet lets you add digital IDs in beta, if you're lucky

33:55 | Creme of the Crop

• Android Police Awards 2022: our favorite phone, smartwatch, tablet, and more

Extracts:

• The search for the saddest punt in the world | Chart Party
• Matter: Making the smart home a more connected, comfortable, and helpful place.

Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJules

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