The OnePlus 7T Pro is official, along with its racing counterpart. Andy Rubin revealed a new smartphone-we-think from Essential that is roughly half a phone. Threads by Instagram allows you to connect to only your bestest buddies and Google is cracking down on how manufacturers use Android. And every topic asks the same question - why does this exist?

Recorded October 11, 2019

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Topics:

OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T Pro McLaren Edition are here

What the hell is this new phone from Essential’s Andy Rubin?

App matters: Threads from Instagram

What are the must-have features for gaming phones? Google has the answer

Google is cracking down on new phones launching without Android 10

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

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