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  • 58: Titles Are Hard

    Samsung launches a phone. Russell is in love. Yasmine hates touching whiz. Andy fawns over the specs. Our intrepid team also talks about launchers, family sharing and ventures into some new rumour territory.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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      Support Material with a Relay FM Membership The Podcast Digest: TPD 101 - Yasmine Evjen from Material The Podcast Digest: TPD 78 - Andy Ihnatko from Chicago Sun Times The Podcast Digest: TPD 75 - Russell Ivanovic from PocketCasts and Material Official Google Blog: Google Play Family Library: Share what you love with the ones you love Specs showdown: Samsung Galaxy Note7 vs Note 5, S7 Edge, and Nexus 6P The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is official with a Snapdragon 820, 5.7-inch curved AMOLED, iris scanner, and more Samsung Gear IconX Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

      They're small buds that combine fitness tracking with Bluetooth earphones that also can store music locally.

      Samsung gives the Gear VR a facelift | The Verge This app will let you use Samsung's Gear 360 with other smartphones | The Verge Official Google for Work Blog: Announcing Android add-ons for Docs and Sheets Google Keep's auto-created topics makes productivity even more efficient - TechRepublic Android 7.0 Nougat release date rumored for August 5th for Nexus 5X/6P | BGR Exclusive: This is Google's new "Nexus Launcher" that may debut on the 2016 Nexus phones Download the new Google Nexus launcher APK here - Android Authority Yasmine Is Bad At Homescreens
      1 hr 14 min
    • 57: Ihnatko Atsume

      Yasmine goes deep into stealth mode and poses as an iOS Developer. Andy has new phones, again. Russell finally remembers to submit his work to the teacher. In a huge surprise to all of us, it turns out that we are indeed beloved all around the world. We also talk about spam calls, Google Maps and what it means to be truly Motorola-ey.

      This episode of Material is sponsored by:
      • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’
      • Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
      • Links and Show Notes:

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        Material Podcast - @materialpodcast
        Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
        Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
        Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

        Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Yasmine records @materialpodcast from Arizona, @Ihnatko from Boston, and @rustyshelf from Australia. 🌵🐿️🐨 Where do you listen? #wwmaterial Material Podcast on Twitter: "Beatnik @Ihnatko https://t.co/D9VyE7SuLs" Dan Sandler on Twitter: "Just now caught up with this week's @materialpodcast where they talk about #androidneko and, well, now I have some FEELINGS" App Camp For Girls on Twitter: "Our UX/UI expert, @YasmineEvjen, is showing us what makes apps function well! Is that a bit of Android green? 🤔 https://t.co/pBbHLamCYn" App Camp For Girls Less Than or Equal - Relay FM Prisma - Android Apps on Google Play PRISMATERIAL https://t.co/AyQFFLb6GN PokeDetector - Notifications - Android Apps on Google Play Google's Phone app now shows a warning about spam callers and makes it easy to block and report them [APK Download] Google Lat Long: Discover the action around you with the updated Google Maps New tools make it easier to suggest edits & corrections in Google Maps for Android, iOS | 9to5Google Moto G (4th Gen.) - Unlocked Android Smartphone | Motorola Moto G Plus (4th Gen.) - Unlocked Android Smartphone | Motorola Moto Z Droid | Motorola Russell Ivanovic ships Pocket Casts on iOS: "I think…I think I should push this button… https://t.co/qQpl2w4AUa"
        1 hr 8 min
      • 56: He Who Controls The Sausage Controls The Vote

        Andy has an NVIDIA Shield. Yasmine tries to pronounce Neko Atsume. Russell finally has official Android apps on his Chromebook. Also more Android Nougat talk and the Americans try to get political.

        This episode of Material is sponsored by:
        • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’
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          Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
          Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
          Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

          Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Fake Pokémon Go app on Google Play infects phones with screenlocker | Ars Technica NVIDIA SHIELD Razer Forge TV - Android™ Gaming in Your Living Room Google launches final Android Nougat Developer Preview | TechCrunch How to activate Android 7.0 Nougat's cat mini-game Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector - Android Apps on Google Play The Secret Games Hiding Inside Your Phone - Nat and Lo - YouTube Official Google Blog: A voice for everyone in 2016
          56 min
        • 55: Pokémon No Go

          Yasmine discovers a fan in Minnesota. Andy gets himself a bargain. Russell is angry about privacy myths. Also: do you dare to believe you will wear Google made Android Wear on your wrist and not your hair? Plus Pokemon. Of course. Deal with it.

          This episode of Material is sponsored by:
          • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’
          • ITProTV: IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account.
          • Links and Show Notes:

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            Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
            Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

            Support Material with a Relay FM Membership How to Pronounce Nougat - YouTube Exclusive: These could be Google's upcoming Android Wear smartwatches Google Now on Tap update adds app translation, barcode/QR scanner, and more | 9to5Google The truth about pokemon tokens Permissions update – Pokémon GO How Google Is Quietly Benefiting From Pokémon Go's Success - Fortune
            1 hr 6 min
          • 54: Wireless and Chill

            Apparently America Brexited a while back and they are still celebrating, typical Yanks, am I right Europeans? Sorry America, I get it, you're happy and you get a day off. U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A...am I doing it right?

            So today we answer your listener questions, because we know you'd never quit us. No really...you wouldn't, right? Good...not that we were worried or anything. Come for the questions and answers, stay for the stories about the impeccable timing of Yasmine's parents.

            This episode of Material is sponsored by:
            • Squarespace: Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
            • Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
            • Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
              1 hr 2 min
            • 53: Randine Rocks Your Blok Party

              Andy's back from a long train ride. Russell has a Chromebook. Yasmine is excited about Bloks again. Is this show trending? Only one way to find out Google "what is Randine and is she randmean?" right this second! No really. Open The Google. Go to search. Type in that exact phrase. This is your homework. LISTENERD ARMY DEPLOY!

              This episode of Material is sponsored by:
              • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’
              • CuriosityStream: The world’s first, ad-­free non­fiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free.
              • Links and Show Notes:

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                Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review

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                Follow us on Twitter

                Material Podcast - @materialpodcast
                Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
                Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

                Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Black Girls Code Is Moving Into Google's New York Offices | Fast Company | Business + Innovation HP News - HP expands Chromebook lineup with touch to power your favorite apps We asked developers what they think about Android apps on Chrome OS | Greenbot Project Bloks - Creating a development platform for tangible programming Stop Using Google Trends — Medium
                59 min
              • 52: Up All Night To Get Yucky

                Andy's on assignment at an IOT conference. Yasmine's in a password heaven. Russell is a Material Girl in a Virtual World. What happens next will shock you. Also our first look at the One Plus 3. Who is it for? Does it equal four? If you throw it would you yell FORE? So many questions...but will we have answers?

                This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’
                • Ministry of Supply: Dress smarter. Work smarter. Use ‘material’ for 15% off your first purchase.
                • Links and Show Notes:

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                  Material Podcast - @materialpodcast
                  Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
                  Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                  Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

                  Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Vive | Home Tilt Brush: Painting from a new perspective - YouTube

                  https://youtu.be/TckqNdrdbgk

                  Samsung Shows Dedication to IoT with $1.2 Billion Investment and R&D – Samsung Newsroom New Google Prompt two-factor authentication method is built into Android, available on iOS | 9to5Google Chrome OS Systems Supporting Android Apps - The Chromium Projects Official Google Blog: I’m Feeling Yucky :( Searching for symptoms on Google OnePlus 3 - OnePlus.net
                  58 min
                • 51: World Wide Throwing Shade Conference

                  OK Google, what's that in my viewfinder? Google Photos? Oh no, that's the new Apple Photo Memories. Yes, we talk DUB DUB. Yes, we're an Android show. Make sure you stock up on some Vitamin D, there is some shade being thrown.

                  This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                  • CuriosityStream: The world’s first, ad-­free non­fiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free.
                  • Ministry of Supply: Dress smarter. Work smarter. Use ‘material’ for 15% off your first purchase.
                  • Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Apple's iOS 10 plays catch up to Google - CNET Goodbye Obamaberry, hello Obamadroid | Ars Technica Inside Search: Now on Tap update: Text Select and Image Search Twitter is now under more pressure to sell — perhaps to Google - Business Insider Android and iOS Keyboard Shortcuts You Shouldn’t Live Without | WIRED Apple - Support - Manuals
                    1 hr 6 min
                  • 50: LIVE ON THE LINE!

                    Can we say that on the air? Live, raw, and uncut. For all those listenerds who have been begging us to do a video episode, this one is for you! Recorded using Hangouts on Air and streamed live to YouTube this was an episode not to miss.

                    That said if you did miss it, we got you covered, hit the YouTube link below!

                    This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                    • Squarespace: Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
                    • 360AnDev: Denver's First Android Developer Conference. Use the promo code MATERIAL to get 15% off your ticket. Offer valid until June 30.
                    • Links and Show Notes:
                      • Material Episode 50 Live Recording - YouTube
                      • Hands Free Payments
                      • Tony Fadell leaving Nest
                      • Who is Marwan Fawaz and can he get Nest back on track?
                      • Welcome to Magenta!
                      • Magenta drops its first track
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                        1 hr 19 min
                      • 49: Death. Taxes. Andy's Analogies

                        Andy's Analogy Death Toll climbs to 51. Russell gives Spaces a meh. Yasmine literally walks out on the show. Plus some AI and Google Home goodness to warm your cold, dark hearts.

                        Yes yes, we know, show 49 is about as exciting as a new Hangouts update. But, dear listener, are you ready for episode 50, OUR LIVE VIDEO EXTRAVAGANZA?! We sure as heck hope so. Follow @materialpodcast on Twitter for more information about when and where you can watch it!

                        This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                        • ITProTV: IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account.
                        • CuriosityStream: The world’s first, ad-­free non­fiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free.
                        • Links and Show Notes:

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                          Material Podcast - @materialpodcast
                          Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
                          Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                          Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

                          Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Official Google Blog: Introducing Spaces, a tool for small group sharing Ray Kurzweil is building a chatbot for Google | The Verge Google Enlists Artists To Make Bots Feel Like Friends | Fast Company | Business + Innovation Google Home’s Little Secret — The Information Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "When you post the same sticker a 100 times because there is no success message or indicator on Spaces. https://t.co/zCbPU0VqyX"
                          1 hr 2 min

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                        Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all…

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