All About Android (Audio)

AAA 515: Nothing's First Something - Tech review ethics, OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, Snapdragon Sound, Moto 360

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:18:04 PST

Searching for truth in gadget reviews
When PR companies get involved in the reviews process
Are reviewers critical enough in their reviews?
Arizona advances bill forcing Apple and Google to allow - Fortnite-style alternative payment options
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Sound certification promises a big wave of hi-fi wireless headphones
Carl Pei's Nothing teases design of true wireless earbuds
OnePlus just goes ahead and shows us the OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung may use Wear OS on a coming Galaxy Watch as new evidence reveals 'Merlot'
New Moto Wear OS watch with Snapdragon 4100, wireless charging appears
Any tips for using my first smart speaker?
How to get night mode in Google Maps on Android Auto
From the Galaxy S2 to the Galaxy Nexus to the Z Fold 2

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Juan Bagnell

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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:05:35 PST

Google Maps is getting a new trick (plus 5 other Android features coming)
Sleep tracking on Android is about to get a lot better with Google's new Sleep API
Google's about to enhance AR performance by taking advantage of your phone's dual cameras
Google TV 'basic' mode will strip smart features, apps on TVs from TCL, Sony, others
The Galaxy S II still lives: Developer unofficially ports LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11
'Hey Google' hotword on Wear OS has been broken for months; Google is working on a fix
Carbon 1 MK II is first phone in the world with a carbon fiber monocoque
ZTE shows off an under-display facial recognition system
Google Duo on Android using 'Lyra' to offer natural-sounding voice calls on even a 2G connection
AAWireless on Indegogo
Paying for good value is the right thing to do
Why are Emergency Alerts bypassing Do No Disturb settings?

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:27:00 PST

Android 12 "Snow Cone": Everything we know so far about Google's next big update, with Developer Preview 1 changes!
This may be our first look at Android 12's new lock screen and notifications UI.
Android 12 brings UI optimizations for easier one-handed use.
Google prepares to add Pixel-exclusive lock screen clocks in Android 12.
Android 12's audio-coupled haptic effect is even cooler than it sounds.
Android 12 may use machine learning to fix the Back Gesture Problem.
Android 12 finally adds scrolling screenshots natively.
The first Android 12 preview for Android TVs brings an all-new Google TV experience.
Samsung now offers four years of security updates to Galaxy phones and tablets.
Samsung's next watch is reportedly ditching Tizen for Android
Hardware failures may be to blame for the increase in reports of Pixel camera issues.
Exclusive first look at the Google Pixel 5a.
Google Pixel foldable will reportedly use a display from Samsung.
Google is bringing games to Android Auto, and no, it's not Stadia.
Google's Nearby Share now lets you share Android apps with friends.
Introducing SwirlWalls - A next-gen, fun-filled, customizable animated wallpaper experience.
Google Home and Nest Hub ecosystem is getting overly complicated!

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Mishaal Rahman

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Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:59:43 PST

Sam Abuelsamid breaks down the common misconceptions of Android Auto and Android Automotive
Google Ventures invested in Nothing which then bought Essential for some reason
A Facebook Watch running Android is in the works
LastPass announced major changes to its free tier and people are angry about it
Xiaomi's next big phone leaks and it has a ginormous camera bump
Fuchsia OS might be able to run Linux and Android apps natively... someday
A real world example of the impact of Android 11's Scoped Storage
An emailer shares the awesomeness that is Pi Hole
A years-long mystery of the show is finally solved thanks to a photo sent in by a fan

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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Tue, 09 Feb 2021 22:42:38 PST

Android 12 is getting a significant UI update including a theming engine.
Xiaomi's concept phone has a quad-curved waterfall display that makes Ron smile.
Metalenz announced new camera tech that could change smartphone photography.
Google Fit turns your phone into a heart-rate monitor with no extra hardware.
People mistake Clubhouse for a different app and review-bomb it on the Play Store.
Android TV is getting most of the visual updates that came to Google TV already.
Chromecast with Google TV gets a fix for an error that shows the bootloader screen.
Google is deleting your Play Music Library this month, like it or not.
Why touchscreens are not ideal for cars.
How to mute the voice in Android Auto during navigation.
In-game ads for other games are annoying, don't you think?

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

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