All About Android (Audio)

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All About Android delivers everything you want to know about Android each week--the biggest news, freshest hardware, best apps and geekiest how-tos--with Android enthusiasts Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and a variety of special guests along the way. Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy over a decade of Android in our archives.

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AAA 524: Gaming Phones? Get Good - Black Shark 4 review, 2FA default on Google, Clubhouse on Android

All About Android (Audio)

05/11/21 • 100 min

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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

All About Android (Audio)

03/07/23 • 84 min

@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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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

Co-Host: JR Raphael

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AAA 608: Battery Wars Are Real - Android 13 QPR1 secrets, Xiaomi 13, IQOO 11, Pixel trade-in value

All About Android (Audio)

12/13/22 • 107 min

The hidden features revealed by Android 13 QPR1's source code.
Here's a summary of EVERYTHING I found in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 so far.
Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras.
MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date.
iQOO 11 and 11 Pro are official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, UFS 4.0 storage, 200W charging.
Google Store drastically cuts trade-in value of Pixel phones to no more than $205.
Introducing passkeys in Chrome.
@MishaalRahman: It looks like YouTube and YouTube Music are starting to roll out support for the new Output Switcher feature on Android 13!
From two months ago: Android 13's audio output switcher will soon show cast devices.
@MishaalRahman: There's a neat Android app on Google Play called "Nearby Sharing Windows 10/11" that's both compatible with - Windows' Nearby Sharing protocol and supports bidirectional sharing/receiving.
Nearby Sharing Windows 10 / 11.
JR's tip of the week: Wallpaper tools.
Tapet Wallpapers.
Concern for snoring hosts.
Google's new reading mode app.
A perspective on Google vs competitor update schedule.

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

Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael

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AAA 542: Android Tablet Two-fer - Tab P11 Pro and Galaxy Tab S7 FE reviews, Android 12 Beta 5, Driving Mode

All About Android (Audio)

09/14/21 • 97 min

Android 12 Beta 5 update, the official release is next!.
Here's everything new in Android 12 Beta 5 [Gallery].
Android 12 Beta 5: Easter egg expands with Dynamic Color home screen widget.
Android 12 appears to be set for October 4 launch.
Exclusive: Here's everything we learned about the Pixel 6 Pro from the actual phone.
Google brings Nexus back from the dead... to tease Pixel 6 moments after iPhone 13 event.
With Android 12 around the corner, the year-old Microsoft Surface Duo is still on Android 10.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro review.
Samsung's Giant New Tablet Is Too Good to Be True.
Download: Google Calculator 8.0 and Google Clock 7.0 bring - Material You redesigns.
Google Phone rolls out Material You redesign in beta.
Google rolling out Material You for Calendar, Drive, Docs, and other Workspace apps [Gallery].
Here's the new Google Weather widget with Android 12-inspired design [Gallery].
Here's an early look at YouTube Music's upcoming Material You widget [Gallery].
Assistant Driving Mode updated with home screen promised at Google I/O 2019.
Google Is Phasing Out the Android Auto App, but the Alternative Is Pretty Good.

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

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AAA 581: Duo Meets Meet - Pixel feature drop, pocket operator app, USB-C in the EU, Bixby feedback

All About Android (Audio)

06/07/22 • 75 min

New for Pixel: Music videos, vaccine cards and more.
Pixel June 2022 update isn't just about new features — it brings plenty of bug fixes, too.
pocket operator for Pixel.
Android 12 Beta Program ends with QPR3, Pixel phones will automatically be unenrolled.
Google disables RCS ads in India following rampant spam by businesses.
USB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU 'by autumn 2024'.
Someone says they bought a Pixel 7 Pro prototype on Facebook Marketplace.
Someone used the Pixel 7 Pro for three weeks without realizing it.
Pixel 6a becomes third unreleased Google phone to go for sale online.
Pixel 6a gets new unboxing even as launch is still weeks away.
Google 'wireless device' hits FCC, possibly rumored Chromecast HD.
Official page for Chromecast with Google TV with 4K HDR.
Google is combining Meet and Duo into a single app for voice and video calls.
Android Auto for Phone Screens is officially dying for everyone.
WeatherKit, Apple's Dark Sky replacement, will allow for Android and web apps.
There are many reasons why I love Bixby.
Bixby routines is awesome.
We met Bill Bixby before.

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

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AAA 568: No Twelvel For The Sixel - Android 12.1, Samsung throttling, OSOM gets real, HTC Metaverse phone

All About Android (Audio)

03/08/22 • 84 min

Android 12L is official as "Android 12.1," rolling out now to Pixel phones.
Android 12L: Hands-on with EVERY new feature and function.
New Feature Drop update leaves out Pixel 6, improves Live Caption & Live Translate.
Geekbench just banned the last four years of Samsung flagships over throttling debacle.
Samsung responds to app-throttling discovery, promises to ship an off switch.
OSOM talks about its first phone, ahead of a Q4 release.
Carl Pei's Nothing is working on a smartphone.
Nothing can't stop smartphone leaks.
HTC will make a return to 'high-end' Android phones in April, focused on the Metaverse.
Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch could launch later than expected.
Google Pixel 6a and 'Pixel Watch' tipped to come in three colors each, 32GB storage for watch.
YouTube Music artist pages now list songs and albums 'From your library,' like Play Music .
Google is pulling the plug on Assistant Snapshot, the only trace left of Google Now.

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

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AAA 571: Android 13 For Smart Displays - App throttling for devs, Nothing phone(1), Digital Markets Act, Pixel 6a

All About Android (Audio)

03/29/22 • 83 min

How Google is quietly building Android 13 for smart displays.
Source: Google working on a new Nest Hub with a detachable tablet form factor for 2022.
Android 13 deep dive: Every change up to DP2, is thoroughly documented.
Android 13 will add a setting to throttle Internet speeds.
GSMA: The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2021.
NOTHING'S FIRST SMARTPHONE IS AIMED AT APPLE, NOT ONEPLUS.
Xiaomi's latest phones face Geekbench delisting amid app throttling controversy.
@jfpoole: Here are results from a Xiaomi Mi 11 running Geekbench and Geekbench disguised as Fortnite. Single-core scores are 30% lower, and multi-core scores are 15% lower, in the Fortnite build.
The Xiaomi 11T & 11T Pro Review: Two Chips, With a Battery Focus.
The Pixel 6a could debut at Google I/O 2022 after all, along with a Pixel Watch 'teaser'.
New EU law could require iMessage and WhatsApp to work with other, smaller platforms.
Google Play to pilot a third-party billing option, starting with Spotify.
Spotify and Google Announce User Choice Billing.
Fan's review of the Xiaomi Pad 5.
Another way to silently silence Assistant.
Fiio BTR5 Bluetooth adapter and an audio routing question.

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

Guest: Mishaal Rahman

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AAA 531: It's Not the Megapixels, It's How You Use Them - GoogleTV home screen ads, One Plus Nord first look, Xiaomi's making a 200 MP phone?

All About Android (Audio)

06/29/21 • 74 min

Google wants Android devs to support more form factors for a higher cut of app sales
Google TV now has video ads on the home screen
Google brings gaming to Chromebooks with Unity partnership
Samsung's new Wear OS preview
Florence Ion has a OnePlus Nord N200 preview
Lenovo announces a 13 inch Android tablet that can also be an external monitor
Dynamic theming comes to Android 12 apps with a third-party library
Social VR platform "Rec Room" is coming to Android
More earbud recommendations for Ron
Standout smartphones from the past

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Hosts: Florence Ion and Ron Richards

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AAA 569: Android Beta-Mageddon - Xiaomi 12 Pro, app archiving, Play as you Download, Nothing event announced

All About Android (Audio)

03/15/22 • 88 min

Google shares a grand vision of tablets surpassing laptop sales, 'tablet-first' Android apps, more.
Google releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to start previewing June's Pixel Feature Drop.
Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine.
Xiaomi 12 Pro global flagship announced for $999.
Samsung Galaxy S22 update now widely available removes performance throttling in apps and games.
Samsung's flagship Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets also throttle performance in some apps and games.
Carl Pei's Nothing to confirm 'product roadmap' at March 23 event.
Money for Nothing and chips from a Series B.
Android getting an 'archive' feature to let you free up device storage without uninstalling apps.
Freeing up 60% of storage for apps.
'Play as you download' coming soon to all on Android 12 as Google launches 'Partner Program for Games'.
Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas.
Google Home rolling out redesigned device grid for fast volume, brightness adjustments.
Why are neckband headphones getting rid of useful buttons?
Help me find a live wallpaper for my photo albums that's Material You friendly!
Some Google Pixel phones can't make contactless payments after March patch.

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

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AAA 583: The Nothing Parade - Nearby Unlock, Drake loves Android, Ambient Music Mod, Samsung Wallet

All About Android (Audio)

06/21/22 • 89 min

Nearby Unlock might let you get into your Android phone with your Wear OS watch.
Here's an animation found within Google Play Services that illustrates this "Nearby Unlock" feature.
Android 13's clipboard overlay will soon dedicate a button to Nearby Share.
Google rolls out Android 13 Beta 3.2 to Pixel with several bug fixes.
@MishaalRahman: The back-to-home animation, which is part of the overall 'predictive back navigation' feature, now properly shows a preview of the home screen when swiping back in Beta 3.2.
Google pesters Apple to support RCS in iMessage by explaining Drake's 'Texts Go Green'.
Nothing Phone (1) shows off its unique 'glyph' lighting tricks in first hands-on video.
Nothing Lives Up to Its Name, Hypes Up Nothing.
Nothing Phone (1) 'transparent' design revealed ahead of early-July launch.
Here's your chance to get one of the first 100 Nothing Phone units at an unpredictable price.
DropX Exclusive: Nothing phone (1) #the100.
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S22 FE may end up being cancelled.
Pixel Watch Could Get a Bunch of Watch Band Options From Google.
Now Playing: Ambient Music Mod v2.
Samsung Wallet will merge your ID, car key, credit cards, and more in one app.
Android Auto is now 'only for car screens,' as phone version shuts down for good.
Snapdragon Insider phone "superfans".
The real reason why people don't repair their broken displays.
Android continues to be locked down further.