Android Central Podcast

by Android Central (daniel.bader@mobilenations.com) · · · · 276 subscribers

The Android and Google Podcast for Everyone. Hosted by Daniel Bader.

This week, we look at Apple's recent product announcements through the lens of Android users. We talk about what they got right, what they got wrong, and why using an "old" chip isn't a big deal. ## Links: * Dynamic Island is what Android should have done with hole-punch cameras years ago | Android Central * iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island might soon see its Android version on Xiaomi phones | Android Central * Is Apple waiting too long to make a foldable phone? | Android Central * [ Apple using an "old" chip in the iPhone …

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A Pro Move Sept. 5, 2022
We review the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and check out three new Fitbit products. Lenovo has announced platform-agnostic AR glasses, Twitter has an edit button, and more. Links: Sponsors : If you really want to go incognito and protect your privacy,...
Your Data for a Tripod Aug. 30, 2022
We've got lots to catch up on in this episode. Tune in for our coverage of the camera system on Galaxy Z Fold 4, a new Motorola Edge, Samsung's deal with Meta, PSP games on Oculus Quest 2, and more. Links: Sponsors : Choose Indeed and join 3...
It's a universe of unpacking! We check out the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Watch 5. Google has also turned out the heat on Apple in their efforts to increase adoption of the RCS messaging standard. RCS is really cool, but not...
An Expensive Quest Aug. 1, 2022
The Pixel 6a is here! We review it on the show this week and talk about a price increase for Oculus Quest 2, Samsung's $200 credit, and more. Links: Sponsors : Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great...
This week, we talk about Amazon's policy that provides access to Ring user data without a warrant. The gang also discuss the potential Galaxy S22 FE, a new Snapdragon chip for Wear OS devices, and more. Links: Sponsors : Choose Indeed and join...
TikTok nail salons July 18, 2022
Nick's review of the Nothing phone (1) is on our site! The podcast crew interrogate him further and try to better understand the phone's role in the market. They also talk about Gen Z's affinity for TikTok and Instagram, new wearables rumors, and...
You probably don't need a new phone every year. But where's the fun in that? The gang weigh the benefits of frequent upgrades and talk about protecting yourself from scammers during the Prime Day frenzy. They also chat about the importance of OS...
The Simplest AI June 20, 2022
This week, we cover AI sentience, midrange smartphones, our thoughts on Prime Day, and more. Links: Sponsors: : Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get...
The Mainframe Era of AR June 13, 2022
In the wake of Apple's WWDC 2022, we have many thoughts and questions as Android users. We also ponder what's going on in the AR space with Google, Apple, and others. Links: Sponsors: : Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who...
Shruti Shekar and Nick Sutrich sit down with Carl Pei to discuss his journey from OnePlus to Nothing, creating meaningful products, and everything in between. Links: Sponsors: : Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed...
Huawei and ZTE are banned in Canada. It's a move that's mostly political, and based moreso on their networking hardware than phones. The gang chime in on that, plus a preview of Nothing phone components, Pixel Watch, and more. Links: Sponsors:...
Shruti and Nick sit down with Qualcomm General Manager of Handsets, Chris Patrick, to discuss the chip manufacturer's latest announcements and talk about where the industry is headed. Then, Jerry and Alex join in to share their thoughts on how new...
Google I/O 2022 has come and gone, and we have SOOOO much to discuss. We chime in on all the software and hardware announcements. We end the episode by paying tribute to our friend and co-worker, Babu Mohan, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this...
A Pixel Watch Mystery May 1, 2022
We talk about our exclusive leaked images that seem to show Google's first smartwatch. Accident or intentionally left behind? The gang also offer their take on the Nothing Launcher, trouble at Netflix, and Nick's review of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G....
This week, we talk about killing in VR, sideloading apps, Carl Pei, Galaxy Watch 4, and more. Links: Sponsors: : Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get...
Exynos, more like ExyNOPE April 10, 2022
Rumor has it that the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 FE might use MediaTek chips for the first time. The team also discuss privacy and safety issues when it comes to smartphone photography and trackers like Apple AirTags. They also survey the current VR...
The S22 Ultra Saga April 4, 2022
The gang praise the OnePlus 10 Pro, especially as an alternative to Google and Samsung hardware. We also hear more about Nothing, Andrew's S22 Ultra frustrations, and more. Links: Sponsors: : Remove the Pain of Remembering Passwords. Securely...
Google is watching you... March 28, 2022
This week, we take on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Google's data collection practices, and why Galaxy Watch 4 was a flop. We also speculate about Nothing as their first Android smartphone is set to arrive this summer.
Benchmarks Suck March 14, 2022
Nick and Shruti are joined this week by Chris Wedel and Derrek Lee to talk about Galaxy S22 throttling, the validity of benchmarks, Apple's M1 compared to other processors, and more. Links: Sponsors: : Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies...