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Another year of Apple has really grown to become just that: another year. At least, that's what we think of it. And by "we," we of course mean the Android Police podcast and Joe Maring, mobile editor for Digital Trends who happened to be at Apple Park this week for the big launch. That leaves us with some questions about how the deck is stacked against Google and whether there are opportunities to be taken here. We dive in.

• 5 takeaways for Android users from Apple's September hardware event
• Apple's new iPhone 16 is here showcasing a feature Android OEMs should copy
• Apple really wants you to switch from Android to one of its new iPhone 16 models
• Apple’s lackluster iPhone 16 updates leave the door wide open for Google
• iPhone 16 and 16 Pro hands-on: all about the button | Digital Trends
• Apple Watch Series 10 hands-on: a bigger upgrade than you think | Digital Trends

Also:

• Sony announces the $700 PS5 Pro with a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI upscaling

Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.

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We are the trash compactor of tech podcasts this week at the Android Police podcast as we whistle past Stadia's headstone, wobble between Samsung and Qualcomm's big partnership with the Galaxy S23, graciously evaluate Apple's mini-show of the season, and then throw it all away in a compost bin, replete with expensive subscription service. This will be the most enjoyable dumpster fire of an hour you'll spend this week. Enjoy!

04:41 | Vale Stadia

• Will Google Stadia be missed?
• Google's Stadia Controller Bluetooth upgrade tool has arrived
• Nvidia cranks up GeForce Now’s frame rate big time with new RTX 4080 tier

23:38 | Samsoup

• Samsung Galaxy S23 phones could run this exclusive souped-up version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Samsung's shifting focus in smartphone SoC development could spell the end of Exynos

33:06 | At Home with Apple

• Apple could have a home-first Google Pixel Tablet competitor in the works
• Apple announces a new full-size HomePod speaker

47:49 | Dump This

• Nest co-founder wants to help turn food waste into chicken feed

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We've got an Android TV review of a panel that has gone through its growing pains much like the Pixel 6 has. But we've got more Wear OS news to get through first. Plus, news about news on the Android Police podcast.

1:52 | I think this is Ara's third week in a row (barring I/O) where she's been on about watches and apps. I mean, she's excited for them, thank god.

• Google Assistant is rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Watch4, at long last
• Samsung Galaxy Watch4 is getting a One UI Watch beta next month
• Here's one reason why the Pixel Watch might remind you so much of the Apple Watch
• Google Pixel 6 cases are aging just about as well as a glass of milk

19:39 | Will is giving Android TV some love this week. It's also overdue.

• Google TV multi-user profiles are just now finally starting to arrive
• TCL 6-series TV review: The perfect TV for that PS5 you still can't buy

36:58 | Jules talks about how Google is forced to pay news publishers under a new law in Australia and what's to come as the U.K. prepares to consider similar leverage.

• Google seems to be panicking as its free news empire starts to crumble around it
• Google letting News Showcase readers break through paywall at partner publishers
• Facebook showdown with Australian government and local media (ABC Media Watch, YouTube)
• Follow up coverage (ABC Media Watch, YouTube)
• Former Australian competition bureau chief on the future of bargaining law he spearheaded (The Guardian)

Daniel should be back next week (whee!)

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This week, we can't help ourselves. A billionaire who's in way too deep with a $44 billion waste of time has once again proven that he can't handle a little heat from journalists. Will he get out of the kitchen anytime soon? Preferably without burning the house down? That plus our first look at what features Pixel phones might get this spring, our picks for the Best of 2022, and so much more! It's the Android Police podcast.

04:15 | Where's Elon?

• Free Speech On Twitter Doesn’t Apply To Journalists Who Cover Elon Musk (screenrant.com)

13:04 | QPR2 Start

• All you need to know about what's new in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1

23:09 | Medley

• The inevitable Moto ThinkPhone leaks with all the fake carbon fiber you'd expect
• Matter is rolling out to Android phones and the Google Home ecosystem
• Google Wallet lets you add digital IDs in beta, if you're lucky

33:55 | Creme of the Crop

• Android Police Awards 2022: our favorite phone, smartwatch, tablet, and more

Extracts:

• The search for the saddest punt in the world | Chart Party
• Matter: Making the smart home a more connected, comfortable, and helpful place.

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We're in a gap week between the Android 13 beta drop and Google I/O and we're talking about what we would do if we dropped a highlighter-yellow Pixel Bud in snow that someone peed on. It's the Android Police podcast.

1:12 | Daniel draws on new leaks (and last week's chat about spatial audio in Android 13) for some major ANC audio gear from Google and Sony.

• Rumored Pixel Buds Pro could take advantage of Android 13's new audio tech
• Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: Drop beats, not bucks
• Android 13 Beta 1 hints at the Pixel 6 picking up this audio feature from iPhones
• Sony XM5 headphones may not offer better battery life than their predecessor, after all

16:35 | On the Chromebook beat, Ara brings up her experiences with Acer's Chromebook 514 and we wonder exactly who it fits.

• Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (3H) first look: Return of the Ryzen
• The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook comes with a haptic trackpad and optional 5G connectivity
• Asus reveals three new Chromebooks, including one for gamers
• Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2021) review: The best Chromebook of 2021

29:24 | In other news, Google finally begins abandoning passwords for account logins and the Galaxy Watch5 may get a Pro tier.

• Google is bringing passwordless authentication support to Android and Chrome
• Leaked Samsung Galaxy Watch5 codenames cement the existence of a pro model

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