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 Thomas - @Cthomastech
Soundguys.com

Produced by Adam Doud

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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

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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 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Special guest appearance by:

Jason Howell - @jasonhowell Host, All About Android, This Week in Tech

Produced by Adam Doud

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 Doud

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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

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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

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Special guest appearance by:

Juan Carlos Bagnell - @Somegadgetguy

Visit http://www.somegadgetguy.com

Produced by Adam Doud

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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)

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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 and OnePlus 7 Pro will launch on May 14 in New York City

44:40 - App matters - Don’t lag behind: Mario Kart Tour closed beta sign-ups are now live

55:30 - AT&T, Sprint settle 5G E lawsuit, but AT&T will reportedly still use 5G E

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

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

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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

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

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!

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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 gags: From Google Tulip to spoon bending in Gboard

16:20 - Huawei P30 Pro vs Pixel 3 XL: The ultimate low-light camera comparison

29:50 - Verizon kicks off its 5G service in Chicago and Minneapolis, starts 5G Moto Mod sales

44:40 - Everything new in the second Android Q developer preview

51:40 - The story behind Snapchat’s Android rebuild

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

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 - @ThatJoeHindy

Special Guest appearance by:

Myriam Joire - @tnkgrl

Produced by Adam Doud

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

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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 and Pixel 3 XL Lite are probably coming soon

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

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 hands-on: Bland on the outside, blistering on the inside

45:30 - Xiaomi announces Mi Mix 3 5G: Snapdragon 855, 5G connectivity for 599 euros

51:15 - Sony Xperia 1, 10, and 10 Plus hands-on: embracing the super tall display

The Android Authority podcast is:

Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom

Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

Produced by Adam Doud

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