Android Authority Podcast

Adam, Jonathan, and Joe are joined by Chris Thomas, executive editor of SoundGuys.com. Google’s reason for including a headphone jack in the Pixel 3a series doesn’t sit well with any of them. It’s a great thing for a bad reason. Samsung is fixing the Galaxy Fold and at the same time, Lenovo is showing off a new folding laptop/tablet combo. We look at how a 90htz screen affects battery life, and a nifty new midrange phone with a camera you’ll flip for. Recorded May 16, 2019 Time codes 1:45 – Google explains why the Pixel 3a has a headphone jack 18:00 – Report details just what Samsung is doing to update the Galaxy Fold 23:35 – Forget about foldable phones: Here’s the first foldable PC 36:25 – Here’s how the 90Hz screen affects battery life on the OnePlus 7 Pro 45:30 – Asus Zenfone 6 hands-on: $499, stock Android+, and a motorized flip camera! The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearance by: Chris

David Imel joins Adam and Jonathan to discuss OnePlus’s latest offering. The full written review and video are out, so we settle down for a podcast about the company that never settles. OnePlus claimed on stage that this was the best phone we would see in 2019. Is that the case? Find out here on the Android Authority Podcast review. Recorded May 15, 2019 Reviews: OnePlus 7 Pro review: Bigger and brighter, but is it better? Video review 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

We are joined by distinguished guest Jason Howell from the All About Android podcast/TWiT network. Adam, Jonathan, and Jason discuss Google I/O and the feeling from the floor. Exciting, or just a bit ho-hum? We look at all the new features dropping in Android Q Beta 3, and we get surprising news about the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Finally, just who is that Pixel 3a for? We break it all down here on the Android Authority podcast! Recorded May 10, 2019 Time codes 2:00 - Google I/O 2019 - Everything announced 7:40 – Google reveals Project Mainline: Get Android component updates via Google Play 12:55 - Android developers can now force you to update your apps 17:45 – Google is working on a foldable phone, but you won’t see it soon 24:15 - Samsung CEO: Galaxy Fold release decision coming ‘in a couple of days’ 31:30 - Everything new in the third Android Q developer preview 45:35 - What’s the point of the Google Pixel 3a? The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @Dron

The Google I/O keynote is over and we’re left to digest so much of what was announced. We got new advancements in Google lens, Google Assistant, Android Q, Nest Home products, and so much more! Adam, Joe and Jonathan cover everything that came out during the keynote address and what it will mean for the future of Google and Android. Make sure to listen to the very end! Recorded May 8, 2019 Topics covered Google I/O 2019 keynote: Everything you need to know! Augmented reality models coming to Google Search Google launches Duplex on the web, automating filling online forms Google’s impressive Live Caption will add subtitles to any audio on your phone Google Home Hub rebranded to Nest Hub, Google Home speakers next? Google Nest Hub Max is a super-sized smart display with built-in Nest Cam Google Pixel 3a XL review: Come for the camera, stay for the experience The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Do

Adam, Joe, and Juan dive deep into the LG G8 and also examine why LG has seen 9 straight quarterly losses. But at least it didn’t fail as mightily as the Energizer P18k Pop phone with an 18,000 mAh battery. Hadlee Simons takes us on a South African tour of KaiOS on the MTN Smart S, a $17 feature phone in the area. Finally, we look ahead at the Moto Z4 and the continuation of Moto Mods in 2019. Tech We Like: Naztech X1 Active Noise Cancelling Earphones 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 May 2, 2019 Time codes 2:45 – LG earnings report suggests the company needs a hit phone fast 22:55 - Energizer’s 18,000mAh phone is an Indiegogo disaster 39:30 - I spent a week with a $17 KaiOS phone – here’s what I learned 53:15 - A fresh look at the rumored Motorola Moto Z4 The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jo

Adam, Joe, Jonathan, and C. Scott Brown break down the post mortem of the Galaxy Fold, including the last minute takedown of iFixit’s posts. OnePlus is selling tickets to its launch event for the OnePlus 7 Pro. Invitations are open for Mario Kart Tour coming to Android. And we try to figure out what’s up with this whole AT&T 5Ge stuff. Tech We Like: Samsung Galaxy s10 5G (Preorder) Visit andauth.co/MEmuvy 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 April 25, 2019 Special Guest appearance by: C. Scott Brown - @C_scottbrown Time codes 3:05 – Repair website iFixit folds under pressure, pulls Galaxy Fold teardown 13:05 – Verizon kicks off Galaxy S10 5G pre-orders, names 20 5G cities Verizon CEO confirms it will offer Galaxy Note with 5G later this year 17:35 - DGiT Daily - 5G Hunting in Downtown Chicago 32:30 - The OnePlus 7

The Samsung Fold is in the wild, but so far, it hasn’t gone well. But is that necessarily Samsung’s fault? We’re not so sure. Some of the issues were easily correctable.  Others, not so much. Plus, Apple falls under Qualcomm’s dominance, begging the question - is there a monopoly brewing in the land of 5G? Finally, Google and Amazon are besties again, and that’s great for consumers! David Imel joins us on the Android Authority Podcast. Recorded April 18, 2019 Time codes 1:30 – Samsung Galaxy Fold hands-on: Amazing, and equally concerning 14:05 – Samsung Galaxy Fold display already breaking for reviewers 45:30 - Apple and Qualcomm drop all litigation worldwide, ink new chipset deal 58:45 - YouTube coming to Fire TV, Prime Video coming to Chromecast — World peace next? 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

Adam, Jonathan, and Joe break down the latest processors from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 665, 730, and 730G. Oppo released a new phone with some curiously familiar technology in the camera department. Sharp and Samsung are both pushing the limits of smartphone design with two new phones that will knock your socks off! Tech We Like: Zhiyun Crane Plus DSLR Gimbal Visit http://tyvm.ly/KYLTs 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 April 11, 2019 Time codes 3:05 – Snapdragon 665, 730, 730G announced: Qualcomm doubles down on cameras, gaming 17:00 - Oppo Reno announced in China: Expect standard model and 10x Zoom Edition 27:00 - Clamshell foldable phones are real, but you’ll need to wait a while for this one 31: 50 - You need to see this amazing Samsung Galaxy A80 pop-up rotating camera GIF App Matters - SHINE - Journey Of Light T

The LG G8 Thinq has landed. The phone has a beautiful but unremarkable design. It’s powerful and fast and a flagship in every sense. Plus, the LG G8 Thinq adds a few other tricks like Air Motion to the mix. Is this the next generation of flagship phone? Or is this another gimmick by a company that desperately needs a way to sell phones? Find out here. Special Guest Appearance by: Eric Zeman, Reviews Editor - @Zeman_e Recorded April 9, 2019 Review LG G8 ThinQ review: LG chooses to blend in rather than stand out The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

We’re no April Fools here. Adam, Joe and Jonathan take a look at their favorite April Fool’s day gags. Plus, they have a moment of silence for Google+ and Inbox. But the really exciting news comes in the form of the Huawei P30 camera, Android Q beta 2, and 5G’s official arrival. They  take on all of these awesome topics this week on the Android Authority podcast! Tech We Like: Roav Jump Starter Pro by Anker Visit http://tyvm.ly/uXLy0 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 April 4, 2019 Time codes 1:15 – Google+ is officially dead, but you might still be able to get your data Inbox by Gmail is dead, but at least you can bring back its looks with this Chrome extension The best Google Inbox alternatives for Android 5:15 - April Fool’s Day 2019 round-up: All the major tech gags in one place Here are Google’s April Fool’s Day

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro solve a lot of problems that smartphones typically have. They can’t zoom. They can’t take good photos in low light. They don’t last more than a day. The P30 Pro removes all of those problems, and tacks on some gorgeous design besides. Our reviewer David Imel (and a flock of birds) break it all down for you from sunny Morocco! Recorded April 3, 2019 Special Guest appearance by: David Imel - @DurvidImel Topics: Huawei P30 Review: A phone with superpowers Huawei P30 Pro vs Pixel 3 XL: The ultimate low-light camera comparison Huawei P30 cameras: All the new tech explained The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

The Huawei P30 Pro is out and it’s bringing 5x optical zoom with a new periscope style camera. It’s an awesome new innovation in smartphone camera tech, and Adam, Joe, and Jonathan are a little in love with it. But can it beat the 2019 flagship king, the Galaxy S10 Plus? Don’t be so sure. Oppo has a weird, but cool looking popup selfie concept coming, and Razer may yet make a third generation of its phone, but not just yet. Recorded March 28, 2019 Time codes 4:40 - Huawei P30 and P30 Pro announced: The new cameras to beat in 2019? Huawei P30 and P30 Pro hands-on: Zooming into the future 12:30 - Huawei P30 cameras: All the new tech explained 20:45 - Huawei P30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: Shots fired 34:00 - See the Oppo Reno’s shark fin-style pop-up camera in this GIF 41:50 - Razer CEO hints that 5G might be the reason for Razer Phone 3 delay The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Adam, Joe and Jonathan get into a long discussion about Google’s cloud-based gaming platform, Stadia. There’s a ton to digest there, and they dig deep into the details. Plus, we look back at WearOS and wonder why a five-year old platform still has so many bugs. And ZTE is gunning for the craziest phone design of the year with two solid entries! Recorded March 21, 2019 Time codes 3:25 - Google Stadia takes on the gaming industry – everything you need to know Google Stadia controller pays homage to gaming lore with its Konami Code Easter egg Questions I’d like answered before I hype Google Stadia 36:10 - Five years of Wear OS and it’s still too messy to recommend 52:30 - ZTE Axon S, Axon V offer the weirdest solutions to the notch yet The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

We had a huge week, which included two other podcasts.  So this podcast focuses on what’s left in the news, which is still huge! We’ve got our Samsung Galaxy S10e review, leaked specifications for the Motorola RAZR, and a new concept phone from Vivo. Plus, things are not looking good for Google’s tablet/laptop division. This is the third podcast of the week, so join us for the leftovers! Recorded March 14, 2019 Time codes 3:30 - Samsung Galaxy S10e review: The best Galaxy S10 for most people 18:30 - Motorola’s rumored Razr foldable phone might not be the flagship beast you hoped for 31:10 - Google reportedly shifting employees away from tablet, laptop division 47:00 - Vivo Apex 2019 Concept hands-on: No buttons, no ports! The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

It’s Pi Day and we’re celebrating by saying goodbye to Android Pie. Too ironic? The first beta for  Android Q is available and we’re breaking down all the new features coming to your favorite operating system. New notifications, new features, new theming. It’s all here! Recorded March 14, 2019 Stories covered There are six Android Q beta versions on Google’s Q timeline Google announces first Android Q beta, available today for Pixel smartphones With Android Q, the sharing menu doesn’t suck as much Everything new in the first Android Q developer preview Android Q forces you to swipe right (to clear notifications) Android Q’s ‘Notification Bell’ helps you find what’s new in your sea of notifs Android Q makes Wi-Fi sharing easier with QR codes The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

The Nokia 9 PureView is here, and Eric Zeman comes aboard to give us all of his thoughts. Nokia’s innovative pentacamera setup, along with the “PureView” branding is sure to give us the best photos we’ve ever seen from a camera...right? HMD Global’s latest flagship phone is all we’re talking about here on the Nokia 9 PureView Podcast Review! Recorded March 12, 2019 Topics covered Nokia 9 PureView review: HMD Global’s best effort falls frustratingly short Nokia 9 PureView hands-on: Five cameras aim for mobile magic Nokia 9 PureView: Where to buy, when, and for how much 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

Myriam Joire a.k.a. Tnkgrl from the Mobile Tech podcast joins Adam and Joe to talk all things tech from the last week. Samsung and Huawei are throwing shade at each other over their folding phone designs, and Corning wants to help by developing folding glass. Sony reveals why its smartphone cameras haven’t been great thus far (and why that’s changing). The tech industry makes some predictions on how 5G will change our lives, and Google Duplex will book your appointments for you. Recorded March 7, 2018 Time codes 1:55 - Here’s why Galaxy Fold design is better than Mate X, according to Samsung executive 11:45 - Corning is developing foldable Gorilla Glass, obviously 19:50 - Sony reveals why its smartphone cameras have lagged behind competition 33:05 - What the tech industry thinks 5G will do for us 50:00 - Google Duplex now available in 43 states, coming to non-Pixel devices soon The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHind

Never underestimate the amount of news that can pour out of one trade show. Now that we’ve finished our MWC 2019 podcast, we catch you up with news from outside of Barcelona. Motorola’s folding phone is coming soon as are physical Google Assistant buttons. Speaking of Google, we suspect we’ll see the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Lite sooner rather than later. Tech We Like: Moshi Porto Q 5K Portable Battery 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 2/28/2019 Time codes 2:30 - Nubia just announced a phone-smartwatch hybrid with a flexible screen and it looks insane 19:30 - HTC 5G Hub is an ultra-powerful Android smart display and a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot 32:10 - Motorola RAZR foldable phone is still coming soon 39:55 - Physical Google Assistant buttons are coming to more phones along with new features 47:40 - The Google Pixel 3 Lite an

Going to MWC can be quite overwhelming, but fortunately, our crack team on the ground kept the content coming, giving Adam, Jonathan, and Joe plenty to talk about. We start off by talking about the most ridiculously awesome device that was at the show, and it didn’t come from Huawei or Nokia. Even so, we talked about the Huawei Mate X and the Nokia Pureview 9. Plus we cover the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G and the Sony Xperia 1. It’s a jam-packed show for you! Tech We Like: Moshi Porto Q 5K Portable Battery 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 February 28, 2019 Time codes 2:15 - The best phones of MWC 2019 4:10 - This smartphone has an 18,000mAh battery, looks dangerously heavy 15:45 - Meet the Huawei Mate X, a $2,600 foldable powerhouse 30:45 - Nokia 9 PureView hands-on: Five cameras aim for mobile magic 37:15 - LG G8 ThinQ han

To get a better idea of just what the Samsung Galaxy S10 has to offer, Adam and Joe sit down with David Imel, the chief reviewer of Android Authority. David takes us on a tour of not only the Galaxy S10, but everything that Samsung brought to its Unpacked event. We go into all the details, so pull up a chair and strap in. Recorded February 21, 2019 Topics covered Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10e, and S10 5G are here! Samsung Galaxy S10 hands-on: Samsung’s latest flagships set a new bar Samsung Galaxy S10 price, release date, and availability The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud