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OnePlus tries to pack as many features as you'd find in a flagship Android smartphone at a budget price with the OnePlus Nord, including 5G connectivity, a 6.44" OLED display, and six cameras. Does it succeed? Jason Howell gives his review.

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Google's cloud backup system is nice and easy, but it's not as comprehensive as the kind of backup that is possible with a rooted device. Jason Howell explains what it means when a phone is rooted, and the kind of deep backup that is possible on such a device.

• What is root?
• Why root backup over traditional backup?
• Downloading and installing Titanium Backup.
• Setup of Titanium Backup.
• Backing up app data to the device.
• Transferring that backup to the cloud.
• Retrieving the backup to the new device.
• Restoring the backup data.

Host: Jason Howell

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Everything Microsoft announced at the Xbox Games Showcase, the recent development and popularity of fever cameras, and a rundown of what's up at Twitter: more active users, Twitter earnings, and the recent hack.

First, CNET's Ian Sherr stops by to discuss Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase. Between the next-gen gameplay footage and Xbox Series X console, Sherr had a lot to share.

Then, Dave Gershgorn of OneZero details the no-longer-fledgling "fever camera" industry. With facial recognition and temperature-sensing technology, these camera manufacturers aim to identify fevers in real-time.

Then, Kurt Wagner of Bloomberg graciously provides a rundown of Twitter's latest successes and failures, including its earnings report, the uptick in users, and the recent high-profile hack.

Lastly, Jason talks about new features for Plex users and Mikah details a recent BuzzFeed report that shows hundreds of thousands of Instacart customers' data is being sold online.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Ian Sherr, Dave Gershgorn, and Kurt Wagner

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• Google's Dave Burke, VP of Engineering for Android at Google answers questions about Android 11.
• Including: Internal dessert name, standout features, messaging, notifications, permissions, screen recorder, background kills, Scoped Storage, updates, and upcoming features we haven't seen yet.
• Jason goes hands-on with the new OnePlus Nord.
• Samsung's Unpacked event will unveil five new devices!
• Emails about parenting and technology, Smart App Suggestions in Android 11, and Pixel 4 XL defects

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Dave Burke

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• Steve Gibson joins to talk about the unprecedented Twitter hijacking scam that involves a god mode console that only certain employees have access to.
• Rene Ritchie discussed how Apple News is rolling out new features that emphasize local news and audio podcast content.
• A new project called the Atlas of Surveillance attempts to collect and organize surveillance sources from around the US and Dave Maass from the EFF helped spearhead it.
• Twitter is rolling out new API changes for developers to have access to some features that have been exclusive to the official app for some time.
• Librarians are creating digital escape rooms using Google Forms in creative ways to keep students active in learning and reading.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Steve Gibson, Rene Ritchie, and Dave Maass

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Before you go to wipe that phone and start fresh, you will want to be sure that Google is backing up all of the important pieces of your phone. Jason Howell walks through Google's automated approach to cloud backup as well as fills in some of the missing pieces.

• Backing up to Google Drive.
• What is included in Google's automated backup?
• How to be sure you back up MMS messages.
• A look at SMS Backup and Restore.
• Using Google Photos for photo and video backup.
• Checking apps for their own backup functionality.
• Restoring a backup safely.
• Expanding storage on Google Drive.

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Host: Jason Howell

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• Google Nest speaker leaks and Google embraces it.
• Pixel 4a is published to the Canadian Google Store prematurely.
• Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 has leaked ahead of the August event.
• Android 11 Beta 2 brings Platform Stability for developers.
• Android engineers participate in a Reddit AMA.
• Android 10 update numbers are better than any other version.
• Google Play Pass gets expanded to new markets.
• Microsoft and Google partner up on Progressive Web App tools.
• Ron Richards checks out Hey for email.

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Rumors and reports re: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, what you need to know about the "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit, and the trials and tribulations of Quibi.

First, Android Police's David Ruddock gives us a rundown of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Between news of a new foldable phone and the next iteration of the Note, there's a lot to explore.

Then, Stacey Higginbotham stops by to talk "Hey Google." Google's Smart Home Virtual Summit gave a tiny glimpse into the future of the smart home and the Google Assistant, but mostly it gave developers guidance for smart home apps and products.

Then, Forbes contributor Don Reisinger shares his thoughts on the current and future state of Quibi. One study shows dismal downloads and subscriptions for Quibi, but the company says it's doing just fine. What's true and what's false? Reisinger explains!

Lastly, Mikah talks about the future of Thunderbolt on the Mac (very nerdy) and Jason discusses cryptocurrency Dogecoin and digital investment in general.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: David Ruddock, Stacey Higginbotham, and Don Reisinger

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Google has tried local P2P file sharing before, and it never really took off. Now, Google is conducting a limited beta test of an OS-level solution called Nearby Sharing. Jason Howell has access to the beta feature and walks through what it is and how to use it.

• How Apple handles local file sharing with AirDrop.
• Google's first effort, Beam, never took off.
• Which devices can use Nearby Sharing.
• How to opt into the Play Services beta.
• How to transfer a picture or video using Nearby Sharing.
• A bug is present that should be addressed.

Host: Jason Howell

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Sony Xperia 1 II and LG Velvet hands-on, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, Nearby Sharing.

• Samsung announces its Galaxy Unpacked event for the Note 20 series.
• David Imel goes hands-on with the Sony Xperia 1 II.
• Google's Nearby Sharing file sharing feature is in a limited beta.
• OnePlus's Nord event will be an augmented reality experience.
• David Imel reviews the LG Velvet smartphone.
• Google discontinues the Pixel 3a.
• Will the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5 release at the same time?
• Dark Sky gets another month on Android.
• Google+ is folded into Google Currents for Enterprise users.
• Florence Ion reviews Weather Live.
• A lively debate on the usefulness of Wear OS watches.
• What is the right amount of RAM for a device that relies on Google Assistant?

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: David Imel

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