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This is the last episode of the second season of the Android Authority podcast. That sucks. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have tech to talk about. Adam, Joe, and Jonathan gather for one last time to talk about Motorola’s upcoming flagship, and care for your RAZR. LG is keeping the headphone jack flame a’burnin. And finally, we look back on some other operating systems that have come and gone over the years. RIP webOS, RIP Windows Phone, RIP #AAPodcast Podcast Pick: Real Graphene Power Bank 10,000 mAh Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded January 30, 2020 Topics Huawei rep allegedly says company won't use Google apps even if it can Graphene batteries: What are they and why are they a big deal? Motorola says 'bumps and lumps are normal' on Razr screen Motorola tipped to unveil new flagship smartphone at MWC 2020 LG headphone jacks are sticking around, but need your financial support Android alternatives that tried and failed over the last decade The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network!The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
1/31/20 • 58:52
We have a ton of housecleaning to take care of right off the bat including the Moto RAZR, Whatsapp’s dark mode, MWC 2020 and more. Plus, we take a look at LG’s implementation of Android 10 on the LG V50 with dual screen. Speaking of dual screens, Microsoft has some thoughts on how to implement dual screens. Google is experimenting with ways to help you use your phone less, and one of our editors wants you to update apps less often. What’s up with that? Podcast Pick: LG G8x Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded January 23, 2020 Topics Motorola Razr preorders start on January 26 at Verizon Many 2020 Chromebooks will see 8 years of updates WhatsApp dark mode is finally here (for some users) MWC 2020: What to expect Who is BBK, the world's second largest phone manufacturer? Juan Carlos Bagnell - LG V50 on Android 10: New OS, New UX, AND A DESKTOP MODE! Microsoft outlines dual screen possibilities with Surface Duo These Google experimental apps help you develop healthy phone habits Shadowgun War Games is mobile games' version of Overwatch Why you might want to disable automatic app updates on the Play Store The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Special appearance by:Juan Carlos Bagnell - @Somegadgetguy www.somegadgetguy.com Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
1/25/20 • 71:06
Fresh off the CES Train, we have some housecleaning to do. We chat about the Escobar Fold, Google hitting a trillion dollar valuation, and in what ways iOS is better than our favorite OS (spoiler alert: not a lot of ways). Our main story is the rumored specifications of the Galaxy S20, especially the S20 Ultra, and it’s 120sorta-Hz screen. We take a deeper look at Bluetooth Audio LE and the LC3 codec along with Bluetooth SIG, and Huawei’s Google loophole is just delightful. Tech We Like: Dell Chromebook 11 3189 Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded January 16, 2020 Topics Google parent Alphabet joins the $1 trillion club Android vs. iOS: Which one is better Royole CEO interview: Escobar Fold 1 and the future of foldable displays Escobar Fold Reddit thread Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus already has a (brief) hands-on video, confirms specs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: First look at real-life unit Rumored Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra specs leak Samsung Galaxy S20 display: Making sense of the refresh rate rumors What is Bluetooth LE Audio? What you need to know about the LC3 codec Huawei P30 Lite New Edition is a 2019 phone in 2020 The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
1/18/20 • 70:06
Jonathan Feist leads David Imel, Hadlee Simons, and C. Scott Brown for a roundtable discussion of all the top showings at CES 2020. It was a great show. We’ve got a folding screen laptop from Lenovo, a gorgeous Chromebook from Samsung, new codecs and technologies for Bluetooth, and electrochromic glass. There’s so much to cover and only four of us, but we got it all on the Android Authority podcast! Recorded January 9, 2020 Topics All the announcements from CES CES 2020 Top Picks Awards: The very best products at CES Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold hands-on: Foldable laptops now seem promising Insta360 debuts One R modular action and 360-degree camera Withings ScanWatch announced with ECG to help detect AFib and sleep apnea Samsung Galaxy Chromebook has stylus, 4K display What is Bluetooth LE Audio? What you need to know about the LC3 codec OnePlus Concept One hands-on: OnePlus has a new vanishing trick What is electrochromic glass and how does it work? Skyworth wants your TV to become a smart device hub The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearances by: David Imel - @DurvidImel C. Scott Brown - @C_scottbrown Hadlee Simons - @HadleeSimons Chris Thomas - @Cthomastech Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
1/11/20 • 55:08
C. Scott Brown joins Joe and Adam to talk about what he’s excited about for CES next week. Looking back on a decade of Android we revisit some of the most iconic Android phones from the 2010s. Plus we look ahead to some things we’d like to see out of phone makers in 2020. Finally, another Wi-Fi camera security concern, this time coming from Xiaomi. All this and some more surprises along the way. Recorded January 3, 2020 Topics Report: 12 million Huawei Mate 30 phones shipped, but where? LG in 2020: Time for a turnaround Leaked LG G9 ThinQ renders reveal handset design CES 2020: What to expect from the Las Vegas trade show 20 things we want from phones in 2020: Raising the bar The best Android phones of the decade: 2010-2019 From OnePlus 6T to OnePlus One: A week with a 5-year-old phone Google Nest Hub shows Xiaomi security cam footage from other homes The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest appearance by: C. Scott Brown - @C_scottbrown Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
1/4/20 • 67:07
It’s the last podcast of the decade and we’re looking back on the 2010s, and 2019, and looking ahead to 2020. What were the biggest tech fails of 2019? What were the best apps? What were the best games? And what will 5G look like in 2020? It’s exciting and it’s all here on the Android Authority Podcast. Tech We Like: Kindle Paperwhite Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPick Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded December 26, 2019 Topics What was the biggest tech fail of 2019? (Poll of the Week) The most controversial apps and games from 2019 15 best Android games from all of 2019! 15 best Android apps released in 2019! 5G smartphones in 2020: What to expect from 5G in the new decade The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
12/28/19 • 57:54
Every year, Android Authority looks to award the best smartphone released. But if you ask 50 different reviewers what the best phone of the year is, you’ll get 30 different ideas. But if you look at just the objective numbers, only one stands above the rest. It’s a very narrow field, but there is one clear winner, and we’re looking to crown that winner. Chris Thomas, executive editor of SoundGuys, and chief product tester joins us to discuss our various categories, how they were tested, which phone won those categories, and finally, which phone won over all. Recorded December 21, 2019 Topics Best of Android Awards 2019: The best phone of 2019 is… Best of Android Awards 2019: Our Editors' Choice pick is… Readers' Choice: What’s the best smartphone of 2019? The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest appearance by: Chris Thomas - @CThomasTech Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
12/22/19 • 50:31
OnePlus has a concept phone coming to CES and Samsung has a Star Wars phone out now. The Snapdragon 865 finally beat its Apple counterpart - kinda. The New York Times investigated the location data obtained from a data mining company and it’s scary AF. Ring security is basically non-existent, and Google wants to climb into bed with them. And finally a smartphone is doing zoom right. Recorded December 20, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your phone and get 30% off. Use code DecktheHalls19 at checkout or click this link: https://mnmlcase.com/discount/Deckthehalls19 Topics Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Star Wars Edition review Motorola Razr 2019: Price, release date, availability (Update: Delayed) Confirmed: OnePlus Concept One is a concept phone coming to CES 2020 Finally! Snapdragon 865's CPU beats the Apple A13 DGit Daily - 50 billion location data points leak for 12 million Americans, and more NYT - Opinion | Freaked Out? 3 Steps to Protect Your Phone Amazon Ring hack leads to privacy groups issuing a product warning Apple, Amazon, Google team up for smart home alliance Vivo steps up its camera game with the launch of Vivo X30 and X30 Pro The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
12/21/19 • 75:25
Jonathan Feist from Dronerush.com joins Adam to talk about what might be the best bargain in tech in 2019. The DJI Mavic mini is a tiny powerhouse, that skirts a couple of rules on its way to your stocking. Is this the best drone for beginners? Is this a drone from pros? Join us as we talk about the pros, the cons, and just who the heck this drone is for on the Android Authority podcast! Podcast Pick: DJI Mavic Mini Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPick Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded 12/16/19 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your phone and get 30% off. Use code AAPodcast at checkout or click this link. https://mnmlcase.com/discount/Deckthehalls19 Topics DJI Mavic Mini review: The best new drone in 2019 DJI Mavic Mini Product Page Airspace for drones Apps that provide LAANC authorization The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
12/18/19 • 39:51
The Mr. Mobile a.k.a. Michael Fisher drops by and joins Adam and Jonathan this week. Samsung has (NOT!) sold 1 million Galaxy Fold units, and we’re talking about why or why not. We take a look at the latest Moto360 coming from Motorola (more like Nope-arola), and the Fossil Gen 5 smart watches. Google is bringing “Feature Drops” to the Pixel and what’s up with that? And final thoughts from Hawaii and Snapdragon. Tech We Like: Boss Audio BVCP9685 Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded December 13, 2019 Topics CES 2020: What to expect from the Las Vegas trade show Samsung Galaxy Fold sales numbers are in (Update: Actually, they're not) Oppo shows off AR Glass, 5G, and under-screen selfie cameras at Inno Day 2019 Moto 360 (2019) review: A good watch on a so-so platform The Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch is the best Wear OS watch you can buy Google Pixel 4 update: Auto call-screen, improved Duo calls, more coming soon Yesterday's Google Pixel 4 'feature drop'? Expect more of them quarterly Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G announced: It's easily the cheapest 5G phone The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Special Guest appearnace by: Michael Fisher - @TheMrMobile Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
12/14/19 • 57:26
Adam, Jonathan, and Joe discuss the Escobar Fold 1 and the...unique marketing approach for this phone. Qualcomm’s Hawaii-based processor event dropped and with it the Snapdragons 865, 765, and 765G. Speaking of G, there will be 5G’s with every processor. And finally, we look at Alphabet and Google, now running with the same CEO as Brin and Page quietly head for the exits. All that and more on the Android Authority podcast! Recorded December 5, 2019 Topics Pablo Escobar’s brother released a folding phone, and more! Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit: What you need to know Qualcomm Snapdragon 865: Everything you need to know Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 specs and 765G specs What the Snapdragon 865 means for your next smartphone Sundar Pichai new CEO at Alphabet, oversees Google App Matters: Google Play Santa Tracker The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
12/7/19 • 56:09
Adam, Jonathan, and Joe get together on this short holiday week to chat about Android Auto. Adam has a new radio and Joe is an old Android Auto soul. Plus, Deadpool now owns an MVNO, Mint Mobile and what’s up with that? Also, we take a look at Lenovo’s latest smart screen, and Google’s new ambient mode coming to your chargers. All that and more on the Android Authority podcast Podcast Pick: BOSS Audio BVCP9685A Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded November 27, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, MNML Cases is giving you 40% off your entire order! Use promo codes AABF19 or AACM19 at checkout, or click one of these links: https://mnmlcase.com/discount/AABF19 https://mnmlcase.com/discount/AACM19 Topics Ryan Reynolds believes in Mint Mobile so much that he bought it New Lenovo Smart Display 7 launches at a discounted price Lenovo Smart Display 7 review: Just right Google reveals Ambient Mode in action, supported devices The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
11/30/19 • 45:22
Adam, Jonathan, and Joe list the items they’ll be looking to buy this Black Friday. And here they are: Nintendo Switch with free minecraft - $299 Ring Doorbell with Echo Show - $179 Fire 7 tablet - $29.99 Anker 15000 mah power pack - $24.99 Ecobee 4 - $199 Sony Playstation 4 Slim - $199 Fitbit Charge 3 - $99.95 Fossil Sport - $149.00 Nest Hello - $149.00 Samsung 11.6” Chromebook - $99 Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones - $278.00 DJI Mavic 2 Pro - $1379.00 Onn 5W wireless charger - $5.00 Google Nest Wi-Fi and Point - $229 Google Pixel Slate - $450 Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded November 19, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Grab one more Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal using the code AABF19 or AACM19 respectively or click the links below: https://mnmlcase.com/discount/AABF19 https://mnmlcase.com/discount/AACM19 The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
11/29/19 • 39:32
Joe Hindy takes a turn at the hosting mic while Adam and Jonathan join him to chat. We get some final thoughts on Google Stadia, and why Joe is so set against it. Plus our favorite carrier CEO is stepping down next year, and we talk about filling his sizable and hilarious shoes. Finally, AT&T is launching a sub-6 5G network in five cities bringing some stiff competition to Sprint’s 5G network. Recorded November 22, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your phone and get 25% off. Use code AAPodcast at checkout or click this link. https://mnmlcase.com/discount/aapodcast Topics: Google Stadia: Everything you need to know T-Mobile COO Mike Sievert has some big *bleeping* shoes to fill T-Mobile CEO John Legere to depart in May 2020 AT&T to launch 5G next month with maps and phone in tow App Matters: Minecraft Earth Minecraft Earth launches in select countries The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
11/23/19 • 63:59
David Imel joins Adam to talk about Google’s new cloud-streaming gaming platform, Google Stadia. Is this the gaming solution of the future? Is the future ready for this device? Join Adam and David as they discuss the ins and outs of Google’s latest service and the controller that goes along with it. Subscriptions are a way of life these days, and Stadia is the latest to fight for your monthly dollars. Tech We Like: Google Stadia controller Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded November 22, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your phone and get 25% off. Use code AAPodcast at checkout or click this link. https://mnmlcase.com/discount/aapodcast Topics: Google Stadia: Everything you need to know Google Stadia review: This is the future of gaming, if you have the data for it Who is Google Stadia even for? (Hint: It’s me) The big problem with Google Stadia is the issue you can’t see Special Guest Appearance by: David Imel - @DurvidImel The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
11/23/19 • 30:06
Adam, Jonathan, and Joe talk mostly Moto RAZR, Motorola’s folding phone and it’s pretty awesome. We also geek out over retro mode on the phone. Also, we take a look at Apple’s comments about Chromebooks in the classroom and Google’s checking account. What do those things have to do with each other? And finally, for App Matters, Joe walks us through Disney+, its struggles at launch and its overall value. All that and more on the Android Authority Podcast! Podcast Pick: Mixcder E7 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded November 14, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your phone and get 25% off. Use code AAPodcast at checkout or click this link.https://mnmlcase.com/discount/aapodcast Topics Housekeeping Think you can sing Freddie Mercury vocals? Google AI will stop you now How to enable RCS messaging on your phone Top Story Motorola Razr hands-on: Back in black Moto RAZR Retro Mode Other stories of the week Opinion: Apple’s Phil Schiller dissing the success of Chromebooks is peak Apple A Google checking account? It’s likely coming in 2020, so get ready. App Matters Disney+ Disney Plus is now live: Everything you need to know Disney Plus issues encountered by many users on launch day Disney Plus has a lot of great content, but these issues need to be fixed Disney Plus had many launch day issues, and now we know why The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
11/16/19 • 62:47
We’ve got a ton of housecleaning to do and C. Scott Brown joins Adam and Jonathan to do it. The Google Pixel 4 gets a crazy Black Friday deal. Astro mode comes to older Pixel phones, Google Play Points and custom ringtones galore. Plus, we look at Fossil’s new hybrid smartwatch, Xiaomi’s 5-camera wonder, and the Uncarrier is at it again. All this and so much more on the Android Authority Podcast! Tech We Like: DJI Mavic MiniVisit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your phone and get 25% off. Use code AAPodcast at checkout or click this link. https://mnmlcase.com/discount/aapodcast Recorded November 8, 2019 Topics: Target Black Friday Pixel 4 deal offers $300 in gift cards You can now shoot those awesome night sky photos with your Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a Gallery: Here’s what the Pixel 4’s Astro mode can do Google Play Points rewards program launched in the US: Here’s how it works Gallery: Here’s what the world’s first 108MP camera can do Do you use custom ringtones? DJI Mavic Mini hands-on: The perfect drone for people who haven’t used a drone Hands-on: Fossil hybrid smartwatch has an always-on display and lasts 2+ weeks T-Mobile unveils new $15 plan, free connectivity for students, first responders Xiaomi Mi Note 10 review: A photographer’s Swiss Army knife The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearance by: Scott Brown - @C_scottbrown Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
11/9/19 • 60:50
Adam and Joe are joined by Andru Edwards, host of the Geared Up Podcast to talk about the Google Pixel. The battery is small, but people are buying it anyway. We take a look at one of the best deals in phones in 2019, the LG G8x. Samsung may lose its top spot in smartphone shipments - kinda. Google is getting healthy with Fitbit in its fold, and speaking of folding, holy cow those Moto RAZR photos are hawt! Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks to see our Amazon Store! Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded 11/01/19 Topics: How to enable RCS messaging on your phone, regardless of carrier DJI Mavic Mini hands-on: The perfect drone for people who haven’t used a drone Battery be damned, people are buying the Google Pixel 4 anyway LG G8X ThinQ review: A more practical — and affordable — ‘folding’ phone Parent company of OnePlus, Oppo could soon surpass Samsung as top dog Breaking: Google parent company Alphabet reportedly in talks to buy Fitbit Foldable Motorola Razr revival phone leaks The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Special Guest appearance by: Andru Edwards - @AndruEdwardsHost, Geared Up Podcast Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
11/2/19 • 68:12
David Imel joins Adam and Jonathan to wrap up our final thoughts on the Google Pixel 4. Does Google have the right strategy following Apple’s lead? Just how valuable is Soli and Motion Sense anyway? LG launches a whole lotta phone for not a whole lotta money. TCL has a surprise foldable design that it can’t wait to show off. Finally, the big four carriers in the US are all sliding into each other’s DMs to cook something up for everyone. Recorded October 25, 2019 Topics Best podcasts you can listen to in 2019 Google Pixel 4 XL review: Untapped potential Google is following Apple’s lead, but is that the right move? Soli on the Google Pixel 4: Here’s why it’s a good thing LG G8X ThinQ with its second screen is much cheaper than we imagined it would be TCL’s new zigzag foldable smartphone prototype can turn into a 10-inch tablet Big Four US carriers unite to deliver RCS messaging The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest appearance by: David Imel - @DurvidImel Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/26/19 • 69:29
The Google Pixel 4 is a fairly controversial phone. It’s got so much great going for it, but it also falls short in a few key areas. Our review calls it the “but” phone, because it has an amazing camera, but it lacks an ultrawide lens. It has remarkable performance, but the battery life is not great. It’s really good, but here’s a reason why it’s not so great. We have both reviewers of the phone - Kris Carlon and David Imel to talk about the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL! Recorded October 22, 2019 Topics Google Pixel 4 XL review: Untapped potential Gallery: Here’s what the Pixel 4’s Astro mode can do Behind the scenes: Google’s Pixel cameras aren’t trying to be cameras at all The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest Appearance by: David Imel - @DurvidImel Kris Carlon - @KrisCarlon Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/23/19 • 47:50
Motorola sent out invitations for its folding phone, and we discuss what we’re looking forward to most. Plus, we follow up our Pixel 4 launch podcast with a few other notes and tidbits we didn’t catch the first time around. Finally, we look at Sprint and T-Mobile’s merger and what it could mean for carriers in America. Podcast Pick: HUBSAN H111 Nano Q4 Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. October 18, 2019 Topics: Motorola event next month, could be foldable phone launch Google unveils the ‘new Google Assistant’ Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Price, release date, availability, and deals Google Pixel 4: A 2,800mAh battery? You won’t get unlimited original quality photo backups with your Google Pixel 4 Without unlimited original quality photo backups, a 64GB Pixel 4 is ridiculous Here’s why Google didn’t launch a 5G Pixel phone this week First objective 5G results for the US are here, and they are quite frustrating T-Mobile Sprint Merger: Everything you need to know The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/19/19 • 71:20
Google introduced us to a whole bevy of devices today, interwoven around a story. We saw announcements about Stadia and Pixel Buds. We saw the new Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini 2, Nest Wi-Fi, and the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL. There were few surprises, but those cameras still kick everyone else to the curb. Join us as we discuss everything Google launched today. Recorded October 15 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Get 35% off your order to celebrate the launch of the Pixel 4 tomorrow. Use code OCT15 at checkout or click this link. https://mnmlcase.com/discount/OCT15 Topics Google Stadia launch date revealed, controllers shipping soon Pixel Buds 2 announced: Google finally cut the cord on its famed earbuds Google Pixelbook Go announced: A Pixelbook for the masses? Updated Nest Mini is louder, wall-mountable, still the same price Google Nest Wi-Fi launched with beacons that double up as Nest Mini speakers Google Nest Aware pricing and plans: Here’s what’s new The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/16/19 • 56:44
The OnePlus 7T Pro is official, along with its racing counterpart. Andy Rubin revealed a new smartphone-we-think from Essential that is roughly half a phone. Threads by Instagram allows you to connect to only your bestest buddies and Google is cracking down on how manufacturers use Android. And every topic asks the same question - why does this exist? Recorded October 11, 2019 Sponsored by MNML Case in celebration of the Pixel 4 launch. Use Promo OCT15 until October 15 to get 35% off your order! https://mnmlcase.com/discount/OCT15 Topics: OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T Pro McLaren Edition are here What the hell is this new phone from Essential’s Andy Rubin? App matters: Threads from Instagram What are the must-have features for gaming phones? Google has the answer Google is cracking down on new phones launching without Android 10 The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/12/19 • 66:51
There used to be a really easy way to install Google Apps onto the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but that service is no longer. A security researcher found an undocumented API call in the LZ Play service and suddenly everything went down. Meanwhile, Microsoft surprised basically everybody in the world by announcing an Android smartphone...coming in 2020, but still, Adam, Jonathan and Joe are excited! Join the conversation here on the Android Authority podcast! Recorded October 3, 2019 Topics Forget about easily installing Google apps on the Mate 30 Pro Microsoft Surface Neo: Is this foldable Windows tablet the true iPad killer? Hell freezes over: Microsoft Surface Duo is an Android-based foldable device App Matters - Call of Duty The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/4/19 • 55:50
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is one of the most gorgeous pieces of hardware to ever come out of the Chinese OEM, or any OEM for that matter. It has stunning hardware, a wonderful camera that works brilliantly in low light. But it’s missing the one thing that every phone needs to succeed - the brains. No Google. No Google Play. No apps. No good. But is the phone great enough to stand up without the apps we all want so much? Ryan Thomas-Shaw joins Adam and Jonathan to talk about it. Recorded October 3, 2019 Topics covered Huawei Mate 30 Pro review: The forbidden fruit Huawei Mate 30 Pro camera review: Low-light king! The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearance by: Ryan Thomas-Shaw - @_rythomas Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/4/19 • 35:00
Gary Sims of Gary Explains fame is back to announce an exciting new development - literally a development - of Speed Test G 2.0, now with 100% more iPhone! That’s right, Gary rewrote Speed Test G from the ground up to make the testing suite cross platform and more intensive than ever. More SQL databases, more queries, more Unity. It’s a whole new world for Speed Test G, and we’re excited to tell you all about it! Recorded October 1, 2019 Be sure to subscribe! Gary Explains Speed Test G The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearance by: Gary Sims - @GaryExplains Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/3/19 • 31:17
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally here and available for purchase. Reviews editor Eric Zeman joins Adam and Joe to talk about one of the most anticipated phones of the year. What are you getting for your $2000? Eric takes us through his week-long review, one day at a time, learning about the phone as he did. How delicate is it really? Can it stand up to everyday use? Eric tells us everything you need to know, so don’t subscribe and don’t miss a thing! Recorded 9/30/19 Topics Ongoing Samsung Galaxy Fold review: Day 1 — Initial impressions Ongoing Samsung Galaxy Fold review: Day 2 – Getting familiar with the Fold Ongoing Samsung Galaxy Fold review: Day 3 – Core capabilities tested Samsung Galaxy Fold review: Day 4 – The epic conclusion and verdict The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearance by: Eric Zeman - @zeman_e Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
10/2/19 • 38:57
David Imel joins Adam to talk about the OnePlus 7T and give it the full review. Power, endurance, camera, battery, we cover it all on this podcast review. Is this David’s favorite OnePlus phone ever? Is it his favorite phone ever? Find out what the OnePlus 7T does better than the Note 10. We’ve got it all here in our podcast review. Recorded 9/27/19 OnePlus 7T review: The pro you always wanted The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearance by: David Imel - @DurvidImel Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast
9/28/19 • 39:00
Ryan Thomas-Shaw joins Adam and Joe to talk about the ROG phone 2, Asus’s latest gaming phone. Then we take a look at the Xioami Mi Mix Alpha and it’s math-defying 180.6% screen-to-body ratio. Joe introduces us to Mario Kart Tour on Android, and we round it all out with Eric Zeman’s look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. Recorded 9/26/2019 Time codes 8:50 – Asus ROG Phone 2 review: Somebody finally nailed the gaming phone 26:15 – The stunning Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has a 180.6% screen-to-body ratio 40:40 – App matters: Mario Kart Tour out now! Here’s everything you need to know YouTube speed thru of Choco mountain 51:25 – Galaxy Tab S6 review: Can Samsung’s best tablet out-work the iPad? The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearance by: Ryan Thomas-Shaw - @_rythomas Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
9/27/19 • 64:58
Adam, Jonathan, and Joe reunite to discuss the latest flagship from Huawei. The Mate 30 Pro and family are all official, and pretty awesome. Except for one thing - Google didn’t show up. Google services are not shipping with the devices, making them basically half-a-phone for anyone outside of China. Will that ultimately be a deal breaker? We discuss. Plus, we check in with Eric Zeman’s Note 10 Plus camera review, and Google Fi’s new unlimited plan. Plus a few more surprises along the way! Recorded 9/19/2019 Time codes 3:00 – Huawei Mate 30 Pro hands-on: Bigger, faster, sleeker 27:30 – Here’s how Huawei plans to tackle the Mate 30’s missing Google apps The Mate 30 Pro and Huawei’s big pain in the apps 47:30 – Galaxy Note 10 Plus camera review: At this price it should be better 59:25 – Google Fi finally has an unlimited plan The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast
9/21/19 • 71:34