{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/649f5be290e2100011cf6c40/6a696f54928f1022031e81e7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Samsung Fold 8, Squatty Short King","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/649f5be290e2100011cf6c40/1785293770644-ddc02992-4004-47b5-a3f3-ee2820504edc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We welcome Adam Doud back to the show to provide the firsthand experience from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked plus hands-on with the new devices as Jason Howell and Ron Richards are amazed at how thin the new foldables actually are!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><p><br></p><p>00:07:49 - NEWS</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Android is in the center of a legal battle as <a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/grapheneos-duress-pin-us-prosecution-3691271/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GrapheneOS and Duress PIN are at the center of a criminal case</a></li><li>More bad news on prices of phones as <a href=\"https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/qualcomm/qualcomms-chip-prices-are-going-up-double-digits\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Qualcomm confirms chip prices are going up</a> and <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/24/google-pixel-11-price-increase/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">reports of the Pixel 11 prices are increasing</a></li><li>If you're using Android 6.0, AKA Marshmallow, it's time to upgrade as <a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-6-marshmallow-support-ended-3691168/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google cuts support making Android 7.0 the earliest supported version</a></li><li>PATRON PICK: Looking for an a<a href=\"https://www.androidpolice.com/i-finally-found-google-photos-alternative-worth-switching-to/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lternative to Google Photos</a>? Look no further!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>00:40:15 - HARDWARE</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Samsungs Galaxy Unpacked gets unpacked by Adam with a breakdown of the phones: The <a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968200/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-announced-hands-on-photos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra</a>, the <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/22/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-official-specs-price/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Z Fold 8</a>, the <a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/2220510/samsung-slimmer-galaxy-z-flip-8-brings-apps-and-ai-to-the-cover-screen/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Z Flip 8</a>,</li><li>And of course the watches: The <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/22/galaxy-watch-9-watch-ultra-2-are-official-as-samsung-makes-the-jump-to-snapdragon/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Watch 9 </a>and <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/22/galaxy-watch-9-watch-ultra-2-are-official-as-samsung-makes-the-jump-to-snapdragon/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Watch Ultra 2</a></li><li>We were surprised to see the move to <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/27/samsung-hints-at-silicon-carbon-batteries-for-more-galaxy-phones/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">silicon carbon batteries</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/galaxy-unpacked-2026/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google showed up to Galaxy Unpacked with some announcements</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>01:09:34 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Now you can <a href=\"https://www.droid-life.com/2026/07/23/selfie-videos-can-now-access-your-google-account/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">log into your Google Account with your face</a>.</li><li>Looks like you'll soon be able to <a href=\"https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/daily-brief-tuning-could-be-what-google-has-planned-next-for-geminis-morning-digest\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tune your Daily Briefing</a> to your personal tastes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>01:18:23 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Bayou Byte Studio shared their new app, <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.journal.journalspaces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Journal Spaces</a> - give it a download and check it out!</li><li>Bob from Pennsylvania is curious what we think about the new <a href=\"https://commodore.net/callback/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Commodore Callback</a> phone</li><li>Becky B. from New Jersey found a better TV Tracking app that works with Simkl called <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cinopsys.movieshows&amp;hl=en_US\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cinopsys</a> and it has widgets!</li><li>Shane C. suggests <a href=\"https://getrefract.app\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Refract</a> to replace TV Time</li></ul>","author_name":"Subrilliant LLC"}