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58: Titles Are Hard Aug 04, 2016

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Samsung launches a phone. Russell is in love. Yasmine hates touching whiz. Andy fawns over the specs. Our intrepid team also talks about launchers, family sharing and ventures into some new rumour territory.

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The Podcast Digest: TPD 101 - Yasmine Evjen from Material

The Podcast Digest: TPD 78 - Andy Ihnatko from Chicago Sun Times

The Podcast Digest: TPD 75 - Russell Ivanovic from PocketCasts and Material

Official Google Blog: Google Play Family Library: Share what you love with the ones you love

Specs showdown: Samsung Galaxy Note7 vs Note 5, S7 Edge, and Nexus 6P

The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is official with a Snapdragon 820, 5.7-inch curved AMOLED, iris scanner, and more

Samsung Gear IconX Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

They're small buds that combine fitness tracking with Bluetooth earphones that also can store music locally.

Samsung gives the Gear VR a facelift | The Verge

This app will let you use Samsung's Gear 360 with other smartphones | The Verge

Official Google for Work Blog: Announcing Android add-ons for Docs and Sheets

Google Keep's auto-created topics makes productivity even more efficient - TechRepublic

Android 7.0 Nougat release date rumored for August 5th for Nexus 5X/6P | BGR

Exclusive: This is Google's new "Nexus Launcher" that may debut on the 2016 Nexus phones

Download the new Google Nexus launcher APK here - Android Authority

Yasmine Is Bad At Homescreens

57: Ihnatko Atsume Jul 28, 2016

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Yasmine goes deep into stealth mode and poses as an iOS Developer. Andy has new phones, again. Russell finally remembers to submit his work to the teacher. In a huge surprise to all of us, it turns out that we are indeed beloved all around the world. We also talk about spam calls, Google Maps and what it means to be truly Motorola-ey.

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Yasmine records @materialpodcast from Arizona, @Ihnatko from Boston, and @rustyshelf from Australia. 🌵🐿️🐨 Where do you listen? #wwmaterial

Material Podcast on Twitter: "Beatnik @Ihnatko https://t.co/D9VyE7SuLs"

Dan Sandler on Twitter: "Just now caught up with this week's @materialpodcast where they talk about #androidneko and, well, now I have some FEELINGS"

App Camp For Girls on Twitter: "Our UX/UI expert, @YasmineEvjen, is showing us what makes apps function well! Is that a bit of Android green? 🤔 https://t.co/pBbHLamCYn"

App Camp For Girls

Less Than or Equal - Relay FM

Prisma - Android Apps on Google Play

PRISMATERIAL https://t.co/AyQFFLb6GN

PokeDetector - Notifications - Android Apps on Google Play

Google's Phone app now shows a warning about spam callers and makes it easy to block and report them [APK Download]

Google Lat Long: Discover the action around you with the updated Google Maps

New tools make it easier to suggest edits & corrections in Google Maps for Android, iOS | 9to5Google

Moto G (4th Gen.) - Unlocked Android Smartphone | Motorola

Moto G Plus (4th Gen.) - Unlocked Android Smartphone | Motorola

Moto Z Droid | Motorola

Russell Ivanovic ships Pocket Casts on iOS: "I think…I think I should push this button… https://t.co/qQpl2w4AUa"

56: He Who Controls The Sausage Controls The Vote Jul 21, 2016

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Andy has an NVIDIA Shield. Yasmine tries to pronounce Neko Atsume. Russell finally has official Android apps on his Chromebook. Also more Android Nougat talk and the Americans try to get political.

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Fake Pokémon Go app on Google Play infects phones with screenlocker | Ars Technica

NVIDIA SHIELD

Razer Forge TV - Android™ Gaming in Your Living Room

Google launches final Android Nougat Developer Preview | TechCrunch

How to activate Android 7.0 Nougat's cat mini-game

Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector - Android Apps on Google Play

The Secret Games Hiding Inside Your Phone - Nat and Lo - YouTube

Official Google Blog: A voice for everyone in 2016

55: Pokémon No Go Jul 14, 2016

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Yasmine discovers a fan in Minnesota. Andy gets himself a bargain. Russell is angry about privacy myths. Also: do you dare to believe you will wear Google made Android Wear on your wrist and not your hair? Plus Pokemon. Of course. Deal with it.

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How to Pronounce Nougat - YouTube

Exclusive: These could be Google's upcoming Android Wear smartwatches

Google Now on Tap update adds app translation, barcode/QR scanner, and more | 9to5Google

The truth about pokemon tokens

Permissions update – Pokémon GO

How Google Is Quietly Benefiting From Pokémon Go's Success - Fortune

54: Wireless and Chill Jul 07, 2016

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Apparently America Brexited a while back and they are still celebrating, typical Yanks, am I right Europeans? Sorry America, I get it, you're happy and you get a day off. U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A...am I doing it right?

So today we answer your listener questions, because we know you'd never quit us. No really...you wouldn't, right? Good...not that we were worried or anything. Come for the questions and answers, stay for the stories about the impeccable timing of Yasmine's parents.

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53: Randine Rocks Your Blok Party Jun 30, 2016

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Andy's back from a long train ride. Russell has a Chromebook. Yasmine is excited about Bloks again. Is this show trending? Only one way to find out Google "what is Randine and is she randmean?" right this second! No really. Open The Google. Go to search. Type in that exact phrase. This is your homework. LISTENERD ARMY DEPLOY!

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Black Girls Code Is Moving Into Google's New York Offices | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

HP News - HP expands Chromebook lineup with touch to power your favorite apps

We asked developers what they think about Android apps on Chrome OS | Greenbot

Project Bloks - Creating a development platform for tangible programming

Stop Using Google Trends — Medium

52: Up All Night To Get Yucky Jun 23, 2016

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Andy's on assignment at an IOT conference. Yasmine's in a password heaven. Russell is a Material Girl in a Virtual World. What happens next will shock you. Also our first look at the One Plus 3. Who is it for? Does it equal four? If you throw it would you yell FORE? So many questions...but will we have answers?

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Vive | Home

Tilt Brush: Painting from a new perspective - YouTube

https://youtu.be/TckqNdrdbgk

Samsung Shows Dedication to IoT with $1.2 Billion Investment and R&D – Samsung Newsroom

New Google Prompt two-factor authentication method is built into Android, available on iOS | 9to5Google

Chrome OS Systems Supporting Android Apps - The Chromium Projects

Official Google Blog: I’m Feeling Yucky :( Searching for symptoms on Google

OnePlus 3 - OnePlus.net

51: World Wide Throwing Shade Conference Jun 16, 2016

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OK Google, what's that in my viewfinder? Google Photos? Oh no, that's the new Apple Photo Memories. Yes, we talk DUB DUB. Yes, we're an Android show. Make sure you stock up on some Vitamin D, there is some shade being thrown.

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Apple's iOS 10 plays catch up to Google - CNET

Goodbye Obamaberry, hello Obamadroid | Ars Technica

Inside Search: Now on Tap update: Text Select and Image Search

Twitter is now under more pressure to sell — perhaps to Google - Business Insider

Android and iOS Keyboard Shortcuts You Shouldn’t Live Without | WIRED

Apple - Support - Manuals

50: LIVE ON THE LINE! Jun 09, 2016

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Can we say that on the air? Live, raw, and uncut. For all those listenerds who have been begging us to do a video episode, this one is for you! Recorded using Hangouts on Air and streamed live to YouTube this was an episode not to miss.

That said if you did miss it, we got you covered, hit the YouTube link below!

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49: Death. Taxes. Andy's Analogies Jun 02, 2016

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Andy's Analogy Death Toll climbs to 51. Russell gives Spaces a meh. Yasmine literally walks out on the show. Plus some AI and Google Home goodness to warm your cold, dark hearts.

Yes yes, we know, show 49 is about as exciting as a new Hangouts update. But, dear listener, are you ready for episode 50, OUR LIVE VIDEO EXTRAVAGANZA?! We sure as heck hope so. Follow @materialpodcast on Twitter for more information about when and where you can watch it!

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