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It's an episode of some deep analysis and discussion of Google's AI progress with Gemini along with a lively Stock Android hot-take talk along with the latest phones, apps and your emails with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:03:17 - NEWSThe EU has got Apple backed into a corner over iOS only featuresA fascinating look at Google playing catch-up to OpenAI with the development of GeminiPATRON PICK: A hot-take on the fact that Stock Android really is a thing of the past00:36:06 - HARDWAREThe Pixel 9A is here! Even though it's delayed and missing some featuresHuawei changes the game on foldables WITHOUT Android!The new lineup of Moto Razr foldables have leakedNow you can have Atari 2600 games on your new Atari smartwatch00:54:21 - APPSG-Mail upgrades your inbox with AI (of course) and now parents can add credit cards to kids' Google WalletGoogle Messages might be bringing YouTube backGet your free stuff. Free video games on the Epic Games store and free MLB.TV on T-Mobile01:01:56 - COMMUNITYClayton from Valencia, CA followed up with photos of his DEX SetupJordan also sent in photos of his former DEX SetupAndy in Melbourne, Australia has a huge gripe about smartwatches and their lack of actual watch like functions

March is a huge month for Android with Google's barrage of announcements. Adam Doud joins the team to parse through as much as we can in this extra long episode.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:10:40 - NEWSRCS is back as Apple adds encryption with Android usersGoogle Play announced interoperability between PCs and Mobile games along with Vulkan as the official graphics APIPokemon Go! got sold to ScopelyAndroid 16 Beta 3 is here and we've got platform stability!We finally get a date for Samsung's OneUI 7 rollout and more device infoPATRON PICK: This crazy new handheld device is powered by the new Snapdragon chip for gaming00:44:50 - HARDWARELeaks of the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and a NEW kind of foldable from HuaweiGet minimalist as the Light Phone III is shipping this monthPebble is back with the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 watches01:22:32 - APPSGemini is getting personalization along with a ton of tools for developers and collaborationGemini begins the takeover of AssistantMicrosoft integrated Android into Copilot AI app for WindowsJoining groups on Google Messages is getting easier01:38:11 - COMMUNITYClayton from Valencia, CA is a proud Samsung Dex user!

Mobile World Congress is over and Jason and Mishaal are back on the show to join Huyen and Ron to go through a TON of Android News. Plus we're delighted to welcome Nirave Gondhia of House of Technology to the show to help us break it all downNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:06:50 - NEWSGoogle announces an experimental AI Mode for SearchSamsung expands One UI 7 beta access to more devices, revealing new featuresLock screen widgets are coming (back) to Android along with one step closer to desktop accessMore details on the Pixel 4A debacle emergeThe March Feature Drop has caused many problems for Google PixelsThe DOJ vs Google saga continues targeting ChromePATRON PICK: GBoard goes rounded keys and people freaked out00:59:11 - HARDWAREMobile World Congress Recap with tons of phones! Like the RealMe Photo Concept phone, the Techno Spark Slim phone and much more!Leaky Peeky at the Pixel 10 and "Pixie" makes a comeback!We get updated leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7REVIEW: Jason took the OnePlus Watch 3 Snowboarding!Goodbye slider button! OnePlus confirms it's dead01:38:16 - APPSGoogle Gemini on Android Auto? Yes it's for realGoogle Photos rolls back feature change due to user demand

While Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are enjoying Jamon in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are at AFHQ to bring you the latest in Android news and the continuing parade of new phones!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:02:50 - NEWSGoogle times the March 2025 Android Feature and Google Pixel Drops with MWCIf you've got a Samsung device, here's when you'll get One UI 7Google Pixels in the wild as NYC uses them to help monitor the subway for defectsPATRON PICK: Google Translate gets an unbelievably helpful AI boost00:31:20 - HARDWAREJason is hands on with the brand new Nothing Phone 3(A) and ProMishaal provides a n in-depth review of the Xiaomi 15 UltraSamsung busts into the mid-range with some great specs for the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G & A56 5GFrom Barcelona at MWX, Jason is hands on with the TCL 60 XE NextPaper 5G Foldable leaky peakys! First the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and then the crazy cool Infinix tri-folding concept phoneMore concepts with the TECNO Spark Slim boasting the thinnest smartphone ever!01:19:50 - APPSSome cars will get a very cool heads-up display integration with the Waze 5.4 update01:23:54 - COMMUNITYDerek from Illinois sheds some light on the OnePus Watch 3 typo debacleMichael from Tulsa, OK is so very disappointed in Samsung

The team is almost back as Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman return to the show to join Ron Richards as we dive into the latest in Android, most notably one of the best smartwatches we've ever reviewed!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:01:42 - Huyen is back!While in Japan she picked up an Oukitel WP35 Rugged Phone 5G and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro00:11:57 - NEWSAndroid 16 Beta 2 was released and Mishaal breaks it downGoogle finally updates Family Link and adds new featuresAndroid XR is confirmed to give access to all cameras on the headsetPATRON PICK: Why can't Android get magnetic Qi2 charging right?00:41:26 - HARDWAREREVIEW: OnePlus Watch 3We're heartbroken that we won't be getting a OnePlus Open 2But maybe we can get a Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?Nothing's teaser game for the Nothing Phone 3(A) is strongIn dual tone greatness, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra looks fantastic01:10:30 - APPSNo, hell hasn't frozen over but yes Apple released the AppleTV+ app for AndroidGemini Live gets some new features around captions and summaries01:20:46 - COMMUNITYRobert from New Jersey has a happy Pixel 4A endingRaven reports that the Bahamas has solved the messaging problem!

It's just two dudes talking Android this week as Jason Howell and Ron Richards dish on Google's mistakes, get excited for I/O and parse all the new phones that all seem to be running the Snapdragon 8 Elite.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:00 - NEWSIt's coming! The date has been announced for Google I/O 2025!Google's Search AI mode is coming too!The sad Pixel 4A Battery update saga just keeps going, now with more details on perhaps why this is happening.Android 16 will alert you when you change time zones. It's about time!PATRON PICK: The patrons couldn't resist Google's Super Bowl Ad fiasco0:26:10 - HARDWAREThe Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has launched!The OnePlus Watch 3 is going to launch on February 12!The much anticipated tri-fold Huawei Mate XT might be launching on February 12 also!The Oppo Find F5 is not only thin, it barely has a crease and it's launching on February 20!00:40:48 - APPSGoogle Messages looks to support WhatsApp video calling. I know, we're surprised too.AI generated images in Google Photos are getting an invisible watermark.Want to track Samsung tracker tags with Android? There's an app for that!00:48:34 - COMMUNITYScott Wyant from Arkansas loves his Pixel 4A.Ben hates his Pixel Buds Pro 2.Dave in Virginia Beach loves the AF theme music and wants an extended remix.

It's a calm before the storm as we've got a quiet week in Android making Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards thankful for the reprieve, because the wave of phone releases is on the horizon!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:05 - NEWSLayoffs looming, Google offers packages for Pixel and Android employees to exit2024 was a very good year for Smartphones with sales up 7%!PATRON PICK: Android 16's Linux Terminal is real and it runs DOOM0:19:24 - HARDWAREWe've got a release date for the Pixel 9A and it's soon!The Nothing 3(A) is coming on March 4!HANDS ON: Jason reviews the Moto G 2025, a $200 phoneThe leak of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra launch date reveals a February 26 date?00:42:46 - APPSNew Play Protect features roll out on Android to protect against dangerous appsOpenvibe is a new app attempting to unify the open social webApple Invites work on Android! Kinda...File sharing and linking for Android and Windows gets easier.00:56:59 - COMMUNITYMattBatt has the Moto G and loves itJason from Chicago cannot get the Google Discover page to fully workRory needs Earbuds with Find My Device support

Jason and Mishaal chat with Pebble founder Eric Migikovsky about the return of the smartwatch brand, comprehensive coverage of Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch, and Android 16's first beta in detail."Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:01:23 - INTERVIEW WITH ERIC MIGIKOVSKY, PEBBLE- Eric Migikovsky, Pebble founder, discusses Pebble's return and Google's open-sourcing of Pebble OS- Discussion of Pebble's unique features and why users loved them- Google's process of open-sourcing Pebble OS and community involvement0:30:52 - NEWSAndroid 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live UpdatesThe future is adaptive: Changes to orientation and resizability APIs in Android 16Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live UpdatesAndroid 16 could borrow one of the best OxygenOS multitasking features for tabletsGoogle rolls out new accessibility features for Android, starting with Samsung's Galaxy S25Circle to Search is adding new one-tap actions and AI overviews for visual searchesMeet Samsung's kid-friendly smartwatch experiencePATRON PICK: This major brand has a tool to run PC games, Steam on your Android tablet1:01:13 - HARDWARESamsung's Galaxy S25 is tougher, faster, and packed full of AI features4 reasons to wait for the Galaxy S26 UltraHere's a look at Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset, powered by Android XRSamsung showed off the Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked Oppo Find N5 confirmed to come with an IPX9 rating and 50W wireless charging1:27:09 - APPSGemini is getting smarter with apps, YouTube videos, and your camera Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees