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October 15, 2020Hands-On Android 35: Samsung Good Lock (Part One)
Deep modular customization of Samsung's Galaxy phones.

Samsung is known for offering expansive customization options to its Galaxy smartphones, but Good Lock takes it to a different level. Jason Howell walks through the first half of this impressive suite of tools that take device tweaking to a new extreme.
What is Samsung Good Lock?
Quickstar for quick settings.
Clockface for controlling lock screen clocks.
Multistar for multi-window functionality.
Navstar for redesigning the navigation bar.
Homeup for customizing and backing up the home screen.
Notistar for an expanded notification manager.
Samsung's Good Lock - https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.android.goodlock

Host: Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
15 min
October 08, 2020Tech News Weekly 154: Nest Audio Review
Apple's iPhone 12 event, big tech antitrust report, Waymo safety drivers.
The House Subcommittee on Antitrust released a 450 page report on anti-competitive behavior of the biggest tech companies. Mathew Ingram from Columbia Journalism Review walks through the report and why it saw a partisan split.
Google finally upgraded the original Google Home and it's a solid upgrade according to Daniel Bader from Android Central who shares his review of the Nest Audio smart speaker.
Apple's big iPhone 12 event is right around the corner. Zac Hall from 9to5Mac reads the tea leaves to detail what we expect as well as what else to hope for at the event.
Safety drivers at Waymo and Cruise are the unsung heroes of autonomous vehicle testing and their health is on the line, according to Andrew Hawkins from the Verge.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Mathew Ingram, Daniel Bader, Zac Hall, and Andrew Hawkins
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1 hr 4 min
October 08, 2020Hands-On Android 34: Install the New Google TV on Nvidia Shield TV
Almost any Android TV device can be upgraded too!
Google released the new Chromecast with Google TV at its Fall hardware event last week and its the first device to be running the newly revamped Google TV interface that replaces Android TV. However, Googe hasn't pushed Google TV out to any other devices and its uncertain when that might happen. Jason Howell shows how to install the new interface on his Nvidia Shield TV from 2017 and the process should work on most Android TV boxes right now.
Meet the new Chromecast with Google TV.
Google TV versus Android TV.
How to prepare the Nvidia Shield TV.
Installing Platform Tools for USB debugging.
Finding the Google Home Launcher.
Installing the launcher on the Shield TV.
Using Terminal to prioritize the new launcher.
A look at the new Google TV experience.
How to revert back to the way it was.
Google TV Home APK's - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-tv-home-android-tv/
Installing Android's Platform Tools - http://twit.tv/hoa/10
Command lines used within the Mac Terminal:
./adb push (Google Home Launcher filename) /sdcard/
./adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher
./adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.tvlauncher

Host: Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
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15 min
October 06, 2020All About Android 493: Google Hardware in Our Hands
Chromecast With Google TV, Nest Audio, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G
Walking through every device from Google's Fall event.
Pixel 5 is less than premium, but good enough.
Pixel 4a XL is the goldilocks device of the lineup.
Chromecast with Google TV is appealing but lacks Stadia support.
Nest Audio is the first major Google Home update in four years.
Bringing Google TV to Android TV devices is possible.
Android 11 kills Daydream once and for all.
ASUS unveils the ROG Phone 3 for gamers and spec mongers.
RCS is rolling out in New Zealand.
Does the unlocked Pixel 5 work on Verizon?
What is the true IP rating of the Pixel 5?
Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3iCiAdX

Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Brandon Lee
Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.
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1 hr 20 min
October 01, 2020Tech News Weekly 153: Finding Joy on TikTok
Facebook begins to merge Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Google announces the Pixel 5 with millimeter-wave 5G. TikTok gains notice as the authentic social media network.

First, Harry McCracken of Fast Company joins us to explain Facebook's latest move — the company is slowly merging its messaging apps. Could Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp become a single, merged service?

Then, Android Police's David Ruddock stops in to give us his thoughts on Google's fall hardware event. How does the Pixel 5 compare to other flagship phones? Why does Ruddock think millimeter-wave 5G in the Pixel 5 is a mistake? Your questions are answered.

Then, Abrar Al-Heeti gives us the deets on her CNET article regarding TikTok and the unique authenticity the platform cultivates. Between the positive energy, laughs, and all-around good nature of the platform, folks are finding there what they haven't found from other social media networks.

Lastly, Mikah talks about a designer who made more than $100k on the #AestheticAF iOS Home screen trend and Jason shares a song he's been listening to.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Harry McCracken, David Ruddock, and Abrar Al-Heeti
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly.
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1 hr 2 min
October 01, 2020Hands-On Android 33: Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Tips and Tricks
Five cool things to check out on the foldable phone.
Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, has a lot of impressive features that are only possible because of its unique design. Jason Howell shows off a few of the phone's key features, as well as some that are off by default.
Multitasking with up to four different apps.
Continue apps on cover screen.
Using Flex Mode with supported apps.
Camera preview on the cover.
Auto framing while shooting video.
Fingerprint sensor to always on.
Purchase the Samsung ZFold 2 here: https://amzn.to/2Gh3A8b

Host: Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
Sponsor:
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16 min
September 30, 2020TWiT News 363: Google September 2020 Event
Google's Night In event introduces their new line of products:
Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5
Google TV
Nest Audio speaker
YouTube Music
Nest Music Sessions

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news.
Sponsor:
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49 min
September 29, 2020All About Android 492: Galaxy S20 FE First Look
Hayato Huseman shares his first impressions of the Galaxy S20 FE.
Jason goes hands-on with the Galaxy Z Flip2.
Hayato Huseman reviews the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus.
Google is making big changes for developers in the Play Store.
What we expect from tomorrow's Google hardware event.
Royole Flexpai 2 is unveiled for a pricey $1500.
XDA Developer demonstrates the gains made by Project Treble.
Why the OnePlus fingerprint sensor is so darn bright.
YouTube Music won't allow children to use it for music.
A solution to the DND/Bluetooth speaker conundrum from last week.
Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3ih5Edl

Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards
Guest: Hayato Huseman
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1 hr 26 min
September 28, 2020Hands-On Tech: Google Pixel 4a vs. OnePlus Nord
Jason Howell pits two midrange beasts head-to-head with the Pixel 4a vs. the OnePlus Nord.
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Get the OnePlus Nord: https://amzn.to/2SkwLtz
Find the right smartphone for you: https://my.lustre.ai/YXY4d

Host: Jason Howell
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12 min
September 24, 2020Tech News Weekly 152: What The Social Dilemma Misses
TikTok gives US taste of its medicine, California's 2035 gas car ban.
Jameson Dow from Electrek wonders why California's new ban on gas-powered vehicles is set for 2035 and not sooner.
After years of tech dominance, the US is getting a taste of its own medicine with TikTok according to John Herrman from the New York Times.
Remember Quibi? Adam Epstein from Quartz lists a number of reasons why even two Emmy awards isn't likely to save the streaming service.
Will Oremus from OneZero feels that the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma is good at illustrating the problem, but ineffective at offering any real solutions.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Jameson Dow, John Herrman, Adam Epstein, and Will Oremus
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly.
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1 hr 17 min

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