All About Android (Audio)

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AAA 626: Bing Butts In - Android 14 Beta 1, Pixel Fold at IO, Bing Search for Samsung Apr 18, 2023

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@MishaalRahman: In this thread, I'll cover EVERYTHING that's new in Android 14 Beta 1.
Android 14 preps location-based suggestions for loyalty cards, likely for Google Wallet.
Android 14 security feature aims to block malware from stealing 2FA codes.
Bluetooth calls on Android are about to improve — super wideband better.
Android 13 has doubled in market share since January, more stats.
Asus ROG Phone 7: Price, specs, news, and features.
Xiaomi's 13 Ultra features four Leica-tuned cameras.
Source: Pixel 7a to start at $499, available in stores May 11.
Google's Pixel Fold Will Make its Debut in Just Two Months.
Report says Samsung is considering dumping Google Search for Microsoft Bing on its phones.
Google Pixel's 'Now Playing' feature will soon show fun stats on songs you've heard.
Google wants you to uninstall Meet so you can use Meet.
JR's tip of the week: Even more YouTube for Android tips!
Why is my Pixel 7 so bad at mobile connectivity?
Should I be concerned about Juice Jacking?
AI is about to make keyboards even smarter.

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Hosts: Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Host: JR Raphael

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AAA 625: Google Then Launcher - Pixel Power-off Finder, auto-archive apps, SwiftKey with Bing chatbot Apr 11, 2023

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Google is working on 'Find My Device' feature even when phone is turned off.
Google Will Require Android Developers to Make It Easier to Delete Your Account Data.
Google Play announces that it will require developers to provide a way for users to delete their accounts/data.
Android devices can now automatically archive little-used apps.
Reduce uninstalls for your app with auto-archive.
@MishaalRahman: Uhhh, Google Pay seems just to be randomly giving users free money right now.
@MishaalRahman: Google is finally rolling out the ""app streaming"" feature they first announced at CES 2022!
Google is No Longer Supporting These Five-Year-Old Devices.
Google to prohibit personal loan apps from accessing user photos, and contacts.
Microsoft brings its Bing chatbot to your fingertips with SwiftKey on Android.
The Google Now Launcher is fully shutting down ten years later.
JR's tip of the week: YouTube Android tip power-round.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ got its last update. What now?
A Pixel Watch vacation experience.
Green bubble life for school-aged kids.

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Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael

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AAA 624: The Bard of Colorado - Unihertz Tank and Tick Tock, Nokia G22, Nearby Share Apr 04, 2023

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April Fool's roundup
Android's answer to AirDrop is available in Beta
Google Drive kills controversial file limit just weeks after it was discovered.
Pixel April 2023 update is late, marking second delay in a row
The April 2023 security patch rolled out early to this Pixel 5 owner
OPPO, OnePlus reportedly exiting UK and Europe (update: temporary exit?)
Matteo's Hardware Shack!
- Unihertz Tank
- Unihertz TickTock S
- Nokia G22
Mighty Motorola Edge 40 Pro is here, and Motorola hints it might come to the US.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite goes official w/Snapdragon 695, 108MP, camera, more
OnePlus reveals Nord Buds 2 w/ ANC and a 50% price increase
Google shuffles assistant leadership to focus on Bard AI
Google Podcasts reaches 500M downloads as YouTube Music prepares to overshadow it
Google Keep lets you open notes side-by-side on Android tablets, foldable
Google Flights' price guarantee could pay you back if your tickets get cheaper
JR's tip of the week: More YouTube on Android tips! This time it's super simple...
What does Google have planned for Nest Secure?
Why Google should not be pressuring Apple over RCS

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Hosts: Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Host: JR Raphael

Guest: Matteo Doni

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AAA 623: Tiny Phones and Share Sheets - Samsung Galaxy S23 review, Pebble coming back? YouTube Tips Mar 28, 2023

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Nope, OnePlus and Oppo aren't leaving Europe.
Messaging is no longer Android's mess; it's an iPhone problem: Talking RCS with Hiroshi Lockheimer.
Android 14 Share Sheet improvements
Florence Ion reviews the Samsung Galaxy S23
Pebble might be coming back as a small Android phone
Vivo tipped to launch a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 style foldable
LG V60 users get surprise Android 13 update in the US
Google app getting comically large search bar on Android
WhatsApp's incoming group call feature may take cues from Twitter
Get MLB for free from T-Mobile
JR's tip of the week: Do you want YouTube on Android tips? You got 'em!
Why haven't I received the March 2023 security update on my Pixel 6a yet?
A viewer wants to see more coverage of budget phones
What does BARD stand for? Ask BARD!

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Hosts: Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Florence Ion

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AAA 622: Midrange Musketeers - Exynos vulnerability, RIP Google Glass and Jacquard, PocketCasts for Wear OS Mar 21, 2023

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Pixel Markup vulnerability lets some screenshots be un-redacted and un-cropped; fixed by March update.
Google: Turn off VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling due to severe Exynos modem vulnerabilities on Pixel 6 and more.
Qualcomm's Next Mid-Range Android Chip Can Support Up to 16GB of RAM.
Oppo Find X6 Pro has a 1-inch camera sensor, 2,500 nit display, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
The Google Pixel 7a prototype eBay listing reaches its inevitable conclusion.
Google Pixel 8 Renders Reveal Design Refresh Ahead of Possible Google I/O 2023 Launch.
Google's Pixel 8-exclusive features could include a way to sharpen blurry videos.
Google Glass Enterprise Edition is no more.
A new era for AI and Google Workspace.
Pocket Casts for Wear OS is actively being developed.
YouTube TV's Price Is Increasing to $73 a Month, and It Makes Me Want to Cancel My Subscription.
Google is shutting down the Jacquard smart fabric app soon.
My Pixel 6 lost wireless charging with the March 2022 update.
Why a manual entry PIN is better for security.
Just found my favorite One product at $25.

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AAA 621: A Major Minor Upgrade - Honor Magic Vs 5G review, Pixel Fold/Pixel 7a leaks, Android 14 Dev Preview 2 Mar 14, 2023

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@MishaalRahman: Here is what's new in Android 14 Developer Preview 2.
Google is preparing to crack down on apps that claim to speed up your Android phone.
New for Pixel: Fall Detection, faster Night Sight, and more.
Stadia's pivot to a cloud service has also been shut down.
Google Pixel 7a surfaces in hands-on leak with 8GB RAM, updated camera bar design.
These blurry subway photos may offer the latest Pixel Fold leak.
Google Pixel Fold & Pixel 7a: Colors & Storage; in stores from June?
[Exclusive] Pixel 8 Pro First Look: Might be showcased at Google I/O 2023 in May.
The Pixel Watch seems to be a hit as Google takes second place in the wearable market.
What is going on with Fitbit?
Pixel Buds Pro spatial audio with head tracking update rolling out.
Honor Magic Vs 5G Review: Magic Hardware And Missed Opportunities.
Honor Magic Vs product page.
Samsung "space zoom" moon shots are fake, and here is the proof.
Samsung caught faking zoom photos of the Moon.
Is the Galaxy S21 Ultra using AI to fake detailed Moon photos?
Google Play will now machine translate Android apps for free.
Phone cases on foldable devices.
Sam Abuelsamid shares insight into Honor's silicon carbon battery tech.

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Host: Jason Howell

Co-Host: Mishaal Rahman

Guest: Adam Doud

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AAA 620: Fairphone 2, We Salute You - Android 15 dessert, Google I/0 date, Unihertz Luna, Coca-Cola phone, silicon-carbon battery tech Mar 07, 2023

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@MishaalRahman: It's a bit earlier than usual, but it seems the internal dessert code name for Android 15 V has been revealed: "Vanilla Ice Cream."
Google Is Holding the 2023 I/O Conference Date Hostage Until We All Do Its Stupid Puzzle.
Google I/O 2023 takes place May 10.
Fairphone 2 gets its final software update seven years after its original release.
$300 Unihertz Luna is heavily inspired by the Nothing Phone (1).
Tank - 22000mAh Largest Battery 4G Rugged Smartphone.
Nothing Phone (2) Will Be Much Stronger, but Still Weaker Than Most Other Flagships.
Nothing Could Be Making a Smart Speaker.
Nothing speaker render reveals design; launch expected soon.
Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition hands-on review.
Honor unveils the first silicon-carbon battery with 12.8% higher energy density.
Apple News too corporate for you? Try this app: OptOut aims to be a daily news app "100% free from corporate media narratives."
Cheeky! This phone has a 'plump butt' beauty filter.
JR's tip of the week: Noterly.
Noterly on Google Play.
Check out the Motorola Defy 2 with satellite connectivity!
Widgets and foldables redux.
Jackals & Fireflies was filmed with an S22 Ultra and MotionCam!

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AAA 619: Wonderful World of Widgets - MWC, Galaxy S23 Ultra review, Oppo Find N2 Flip, Moto Rizr, Pokemon Sleep Feb 28, 2023

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Google Pixels Are Crashing After Watching This Alien Clip on YouTube.
Google announces new features for Android and Wear OS.
HMD's latest Nokia phone is designed to be repaired in minutes.
This is Nokia's new logo.
Motorola's Rizr is back as a concept phone with a rollable screen.
Redmi's latest 300W charging feat powers your phone in under five minutes.
Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra Is Great, but It Would Be Better if It Folded.
Samsung's Bixby Will Clone Your Voice to Answer Calls for You.
How Does the Camera on Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra Compare to the Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Oppo Find N2 Flip.
The Folks Behind OnePlus Are Coming After Samsung's Foldables.
OnePlus' first foldable will arrive in the second half of the year.
Artifact: A personalized news feed powered by artificial intelligence.
Pokémon Sleep, which you play by sleeping, is out this year.
Leaked images show off the first Android clone of the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island.
JR's tip of the week: Assistant Podcast tip.
An app called Buzzkill could help an emailer from last week.
Why does Assistant autocorrect away from the right words?
Google marketing is working!!

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Florence Ion

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AAA 618: Huawei Watch Hides The Buds - Google culture, OnePlus 11 Concept, Twitter Blue SMS 2FA, Assistant tips Feb 21, 2023

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App founder quits Google, says the company doesn't serve users anymore.
Huawei's Watch Buds ask: "What if your smartwatch also contained earbuds?"
Motorola's next Galaxy Z Flip competitor will apparently make its entire cover panel a display.
The OnePlus 11 Concept will feature a 'flowing back' with blue lighting.
Nothing officially launches Android 13 for Phone (1), six months after Pixel.
@getpeid: Big difference now, having our own team who previously delivered Oxygen OS together vs. an outsourced team who don't really care about the success or failure of our company.
Twitter to charge for SMS-based two-factor authentication – How to use Google Authenticator instead.
Animated photos in Google Photos.
JR's tip of the week: Assistant tips!
How do I set a default web browser?
Has Assistant become super slow for others too?
Know of an SMS app that allows for keyword-based blocking?

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AAA 617: Inside Android 14 Dev Preview - Android 14 Developer Preview 1, Privacy Sandbox, Motorola, Sony & Samsung Leaks Feb 14, 2023

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Analyzing the Superbowl Pixel ad
Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is here with new customization options, better battery life, and more
Google Launches Way for Android Apps to Track You Without Tracking You
Official Privacy Sandbox Website
Google's new cookie replacement hits real Android 13 hardware for the first time
OPPO Find N2 Flip is coming next week, and it's a global launch
The Moto G Stylus 2023 takes on a new design in official-looking renders
Samsung Galaxy A54: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
Sony's next flagship ups camera resolution, keeps headphone jack even in 2023
One UI 5.1 bloatware does NOT take up 60GB storage on the Galaxy S23 series
Google winds down feature that put playable podcasts directly in search results
Google Maps new Wear OS 3 update ensures you'll never get lost
JR's tip of the week: A look at new Samsung gestures...
Podcast apps without ads
Which Android phones will get satellite connectivity?
Updating a Gen 1 Fossil Smart Watch