This week we talk about Google buying Fitbit and its (lack of) implications for Wear OS, some followup on the Pixel 4, and the recent RCS fiasco.

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Hosts:

Stephen Hall

Abner Li

Links:

Review: Subtlety makes and breaks the Pixel 4’s new Google Assistant

Google Pixel 3 vs Pixel 4 comparison: Should you upgrade?

Pixel 4 camera white-balance algorithm can cause stark color differences by mistake

[Update: Official explanation] Google Pixel 4 drops from 90Hz refresh rate when you lower the brightness

Google Pixel 4 disables 90Hz display for these four apps, including Google Maps

[Update: Google responds] Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile join forces to bring RCS to Android in 2020

Google Messages trick enables RCS on any Android phone and carrier

Google parent Alphabet has reportedly made an offer to acquire Fitbit

‘Snapdragon Wear 3300’ for Wear OS may bring 5 years of performance improvements

Xiaomi Mi Watch shows off Snapdragon Wear 3100, UI for China in latest teasers

Xiaomi shows off design and specs for its Wear OS smartwatch in more teaser images

The Moto 360 is being re-released for 2019 w/ new internals, familiar design

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