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: Google Pixel 6a review: Look ma, a small phone! | Android Central The Pixel 6a is further proof that you don’t need expensive camera parts in…
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 perfect. We explain the pros and cons.…
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: Amazon giving Ring data to police without a warrant is inexcusable, but allowed per its own policies |…
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 updates, lifting of the Facebook account requirement for Oculus Quest 2 users,…
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 more. Links: Nothing phone (1) hands-on: A basic phone that gets the…
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: 10 things iOS 16 ‘stole’ from Android | Android Central AR isn’t ready for the real world yet, and Apple’s WWDC conference proved…
This week, we cover AI sentience, midrange smartphones, our thoughts on Prime Day, and more. Links: Can Google’s LaMDA chatbot actually be sentient? | Android Central TCL Stylus 5G Review: Not the Note you’re looking for | Android Central Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) review: Finally, a Motorola phone I can recommend | Android Central…
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: Huawei and ZTE are now banned in Canada over cybersecurity concerns | Android Central Nothing…
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: Nothing phone (1) launch date officially confirmed — RSVP now for the big reveal | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use…
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 year. He will be greatly missed as a member of the…