Android Central Podcast

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, and Derrek Lee review the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S24 Plus finally coming into its own, Meta shifting from AR to VR, Google's Super Bowl ad highlighting a life-changing Pixel feature, the new Oura Ring 'Resilience' update that assesses your "ability to withstand physiological stress", and more!

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra initial review - Android Central

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus initial review - Android Central

Meta said to be shifting from AR to VR - Android Central

Google highlights a life-changing Pixel feature in BTS video for Super Bowl ad - Android Central

Feeling stressed? New Oura Ring 'Resilience' update will help you pinpoint why - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss all the fallout from Samsung Unpacked, including getting hands-on with the Galaxy S24, Samsung's Galaxy Ring tease, how Samsung dropped the ball on Qi2, Samsung's plans to charge for certain Galaxy AI features, how ultra-bright displays are destroying our eyes, and more!

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Samsung Galaxy S24 hands-on - Android Central

Samsung just dropped a Galaxy Ring teaser as it sets its sights on the Oura Ring - Android Central

Samsung dropped the ball on Qi2 with the Galaxy S24 - Android Central

Samsung plans to charge for certain Galaxy AI features after two years - Android Central

I'm not buying the Galaxy S24, and Galaxy AI is to blame - Android Central

Exclusive: Ultra-bright displays are destroying our eyes, but the OnePlus 12 gets it right - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Andrew Myrick, and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss whether the Pixel could end up in Google's graveyard, problems with the Google Pixel 6, Google's empty promises, which Android phone could tempt iPhone users, and more!

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It only took two years for my Pixel 6 to become a complete dumpster fire - Android Central

If history repeats itself, the Google Pixel may end up in the graveyard - Android Central

Only one Android phone could tempt my partner to switch from an iPhone - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Derrek Lee, and Michael Hicks discuss the arrival of Google Gemini & why it's the future, Google bringing Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8 Pro, Google's December 2023 feature drop, the latest on Apple being forced to make iMessage cross-platform, updates to the Garmin Forerunner & Venu 3, Samsung's continued dominance in foldable phone sales, McDonald's working with Google for their 'Ask Pickles' AI chatbot, and more!

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Google Gemini is here to set the stage for AI models in 2024 and beyond - Android Central

Google brings Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8 Pro, releases December 2023 feature drop - Android Central

EU leans against forcing Apple to make iMessage cross-platform - Android Central

The latest Garmin Forerunner update is a boon to sleepy, stressed runners - Android Central

Beefy Garmin Venu 3 update adds skin temperature, glucose watch face, and more - Android Central

Samsung foldables continue to dominate, but other Android OEMs are eating away at its share - Android Central

McDonald's taps Google for 'Ask Pickles' AI chatbot to help fix ice cream machines - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Derrek Lee discuss doing chores in mixed reality, the Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor, testing the Pixel Watch 2's accuracy vs. the Fitbit Charge 6, the Pixel Watch 3 ditching it's crown, Google attempting to force Apple to adopt the RCS messaging standard, Google using earbuds to check your heart rate, and more!

Links: 

The Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor is only good for one thing - Android Central

I tested the Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Charge 6 at Disneyland - Android Central

The Pixel Watch 3 could ditch its crown for this Galaxy Watch trick - Android Central

Google opts for a different approach to get iMessage to support RCS - Android Central

The Meta Quest 3 keeps me from crying in the kitchen - Android Central

How can Google use earbuds to check your heart rate? - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Nick Sutrich, Jerry Hildenbrand, Derrek Lee, and Michael Hicks discuss Apple & Samsung losing market share to Transsion, the Fitbit Charge 6, Google's Pixel Watch 2, Apple almost making the Apple Watch compatible with Android phones, T-Mobile abandoning their aggressive upgrade program, YouTube fighting back against ad blockers, and more!

Links: 

Fitbit Charge 6 review - Android Central

Google Pixel Watch 2 review - Android Central

Apple made the wrong decision not bringing the Apple Watch to Android - Android Central

Apple and Samsung lost market share to a phone brand you've never heard of - Android Central

T-Mobile decides it's a bad idea to anger its most loyal customers - Android Central

YouTube ramps up efforts to block you from blocking ads - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss Google being secretive about their Pixel 8 Pro display tech, the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit including the announcement of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the Snapdragon X Elite & Qualcomm's ambitions for AI features, BOE revealing the 'X1' LTPO display for the OnePlus 12 and Ace 3, review the quality of the Google Pixel 8 Pro camera, debate Motorola's bending phone concept, and more!

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Qualcomm’s ambitious AI bets are reliant on device makers - Android Central

Qualcomm is betting its future on AI, and Google could benefit the most - Android Central

Google won't tell me why the Pixel 8 Pro doesn't make me sick - Android Central

BOE reveals the 'X1' LTPO display for the OnePlus 12 and Ace 3 - Android Central

I've taken 100,000 photos with smartphones. The Pixel 8 Pro is the best - Android Central

Motorola thinks you want to wear your next phone - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Derrek Lee discuss the launch of the Pixel Watch 2 & what it means for first-gen products, and review a variety of foldable phones including the new Motorola Razr, the OnePlus Open, the OPPO Find N3 Flip, and more!

Links: 

The Pixel Watch 2 convinced me never to buy a first-gen product - Android Central

Motorola Razr (2023) review - Android Central

OnePlus Open review - Android Central

OPPO Find N3 Flip review - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss whether the Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 is the best phone chip today, Google Home getting long-awaited upgrades, the Pixel 8's Face Unlock upgrade, if Google should release a Pixelbook 2, review the Meta Quest 3, and more!

Links: 

Google Home is set to pick up a ton of long-awaited upgrades - Android Central

Why the Pixel 8's Face Unlock upgrade is a big deal - Android Central

The Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 is the best phone chip today - Android Central

Hear me out (again): Google should release a Pixelbook 2 - Android Central

Meta Quest 3 review: The best VR headset you can buy - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss all the fallout from the fall Pixel event including the Google Pixel 8 & Google Pixel Watch 2, Google bringing Bard to Google Assistant, the Pixel 8 getting updates until 2030, hands-on with the Meta Quest 3, and more!

Links: 

Everything announced at the Made by Google event - Android Central

Made by Google event 2023 live blog - Android Central

Google Pixel 8 hands-on: The AI powerhouse phone - Android Central

Google Pixel Watch 2 hands-on: Finally fit to replace Fitbit - Android Central

Google Assistant is finally getting the Bard upgrade we've been wanting - Android Central

Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will get Android OS updates until 2030 — that's a game-changer - Android Central

Meta Quest 3 review: The best VR headset you can buy - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Michael Hicks, and Nick Sutrich discuss Fitbit teasing it's next device, the upcoming Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, what the Google trial is about & why you should care, Android smartwatches vs. the Apple Watch, why the Apple Watch upgrade makes the Galaxy Watch 6 look worse, Apple's new accessibility features, and more!

Links: 

Fitbit teases its next device, and it launches very soon - Android Central

A major Android brand is making its first Wear OS 3 watch - Android Central

Here’s what the Google trial is about and why you should care - Android Central

Android smartwatches still suck, so I’m sticking with the Apple Watch - Android Central

This Apple Watch Series 9 upgrade only makes the Galaxy Watch 6 look worse - Android Central

It took Apple to make accessibility features look cool - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss the iPhone accessory the Google Pixel 8 should steal, what USB-C on the iPhone 15 could look like, the alternative to buying your kids an iPhone, protecting privacy as schools go back, Google teasing the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, and more!

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This iPhone accessory makes me wish the Pixel 8 would steal this useful feature - Android Central

USB-C on the iPhone 15 might not be what you think - Android Central

Here's a phone you should get your kid instead of the iPhone - Android Central

Protect your privacy as you head back to school - Android Central

Google shows off the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 in new teaser videos - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss the pros & cons of dark mode on phones, the Google Pixel Tablet vs. the Google Nest Hub Max, the leak of Nothing's first wearable & what it means for smartwatches, review the Galaxy Z Fold 5, preview the Fairphone 5, debate Tecno's Phantom Ultimate rollable phone concept, and more!

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Dark mode is a lie - Android Central

I tested the Pixel Tablet and Nest Hub Max - Android Central

Nothing's first wearable - Android Central

I spent a week with the Z Fold 5 - Android Central

The Fairphone 5 goes official - Android Central

Tecno is the latest brand to unfurl a rollable phone concept - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Michael Hicks discuss their love/hate relationship with the Google Pixel Fold, look into the pros & cons of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 & Watch 6 Classic, review the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, rave about the Garmin Forerunner 965, debate whether it's time for Android to finally get satellite connectivity, and more!

Links: 

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 & Watch 6 Classic review: If it ain't broke... - Android Central

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: More than just a tablet - Android Central

It's time for Android to finally get satellite connectivity - Android Central

Garmin Forerunner 965 review: Better than the best - Android Central

I spent a week with the Google Pixel Fold - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee and Nick Sutrich discuss their hands-on experiences of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Flip 5, Facebook Messenger dropping SMS integration, someone using VR to walk across Skyrim, why we shouldn't have to keep buying new cases, and more!

Links: 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review - Android Central

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review - Android Central

I'm tired of buying new cases, and you should be too - Android Central

Facebook Messenger is breaking up with SMS - Android Central

Someone actually walked across all of Skyrim - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss all the fallout from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023, the anticlimactic nature of annual events, review the Galaxy Z Fold 5 & it's issues with pulse width modulation, discuss Andrew's nightmare attempting to get his Galaxy Z Fold 4 repaired, and more!

Links: 

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 LIVE updates - Android Central

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2023 was bigger, better, and boringer - Android Central

The Galaxy Z Fold 5's display makes me want to curl up into a ball and die - Android Central

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 camera review - Android Central

The Galaxy Z Flip 5's large cover screen still has room to grow - Android Central

My Galaxy Z Fold 4 nightmare - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Michael Hicks discuss Google's 'Genesis' AI tool, what to expect from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023, the rumoured Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 design improvements, the Galaxy Tab S9, the rumoured 'Galaxy Ring', review Vivo's X Flip, and more!

Links: 

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 - Android Central

Samsung teases Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 design improvements - Android Central

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Everything we know and hope to see - Android Central

Google starts testing 'Genesis' - Android Central

The rumored 'Galaxy Ring' could challenge the Galaxy Watch 6 - Android Central

Vivo X Flip review - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss the new Nothing phone dropping on Amazon Prime Day, Carl Pei dismissing the idea of a Nothing foldable, the explosion of Threads & what it means for social media, Mark Lucovsky's comments after resigning from Google, human trainers' frustrations with Google Bard, and more!

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Carl Pei talks down a Nothing foldable - Android Central

Nothing Phone initial review - Android Central

Threads by Instagram surpass 100 million sign-ups - Android Central

A Google exec resigns with a damning note about its XR ambitions - Android Central

Google Bard's human trainers claim they are frustrated with 'convoluted' tasks - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Nick Sutrich discuss Google cancelling Pixel Fold preorders, Waze job cuts, Google cancelling it's AR glasses, Google Pixel 8 vs. Samsung DeX, reports of Pixel Fold displays already breaking, the OnePlus V Fold, when kids are ready for the internet, and more!

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Google is apparently canceling Pixel Fold preorders - Android Central

Job cuts hit Waze - Android Central

Looks like Google might have canceled its new AR glasses - Android Central

With Pixel 8, Google may finally have an answer to Samsung DeX - Android Central

Some Pixel Fold owners are already reporting broken displays - Android Central

The OnePlus V Fold could steal Samsung's foldable phone thunder - Android Central

When are kids ready for the internet? - Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, Derrek Lee, and Nick Sutrich review the Google Pixel Tablet, the Google Pixel Fold, the Motorola Razr Plus, and more!

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Google Pixel Tablet review - Android Central

Google Pixel Fold review - Android Central

Motorola Razr Plus review - Android Central

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