The Sideload: A 9to5Google Podcast

Welcome to episode 46 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Allison Johnson to discuss her experience with Meta's new agentic AI chatbot Muse, and whether agents are really prepared to save their users time. Plus some thoughts on the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture, Allison's hands-on impressions of the iPhone Duo, and much more.

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Welcome to episode 45 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Daniel Bader as they sit down with Kevin Michaluk (aka Crackberry Kevin) and Jeff Gadway from Clicks to discuss the upcoming launch of the Clicks Communicator. They discuss launching a first-gen smartphone during the RAM crisis, what it's like to return to physical keyboards, and how you build a product that avoids becoming a jack of all trades, master of none.

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Welcome to episode 44 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Android Authority's Stephen Radochia to discuss what Android brands should and shouldn't take away from Apple's first entry into the foldable market.

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Welcome to episode 43 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by 9to5's Daniel Bader for an interview with Fairphone's CTO Chandler Hatton. The trio discusses the brand-new Fairphone Gen 6+, the company's first official US launch, the appetite for repairable devices amid the growing RAM crunch, and much more.

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Welcome to episode 42 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Damien Wilde joins Will as they continue to break down what's good — and not so good — about Google's latest phones. Come for the Snapdragon-Tensor debate, stay for a sweaty analogy that compares the Pixel 11 series to various Halloween sequels.

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Welcome to episode 41 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Ben Schoon joins Will to discuss the future of Pixel, as Google's Pixel 11 attempts to bridge the gap between always-accessible AI assistant and a more minimalist, digital wellbeing-friendly experience. They also dig into the world of AI ads, posters, and more, and wonder whether they're doing far more harm than good to the people who choose to monetize them.

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Welcome to episode 40 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Kai Tang and Joe Hollier of Light to discuss the recent announcement of the Light Flip, the urge to disconnect from your smartphone, and finding the right balance between being offline without being inconvenienced.

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Welcome to episode 39 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Chris Wedel of Gadgets & Gravel to discuss the modern internet landscape, finding moments of peace around technology, and the ever-evolving world of robo-lawnmowers.

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Welcome to episode 38 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Peter Huber of Niagara Launcher to discuss the origins of Niagara, what it's like maintaining a launcher in 2026, their partnership with the upcoming Clicks Communicator and so much more.

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Welcome to episode 37 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Andrew Romero to discuss the ongoing rise of smart glasses, what brands are nailing the basics, and what to expect from Google's entry into the market later this year. Plus, live-ish reactions to the Steam Machine's pricing.

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