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    The Android Authority Podcast – discussing topics in Android every week. The Android Authority Podcast brings you all the top stories and features based on your favorite mobile operating system: Android. We help make Android more accessible to all, and dive deeper into the details when we can, there's something in here for everyone. Check out androidauthority.com for all the best news and reviews for your favorite phones and tablets, then join our community forums to join in on the discussion. Don't forget to hit our YouTube channel for even more.
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    DGiT Daily - November 29, 2018 - Google Fi cometh

    DGiT Daily - November 27, 2018 - Touchdown!

    Android Authority Podcast
    enNovember 27, 2018

    DGiT Daily - November 26, 2018 - Get your a** to Mars

    Our 2018 Best of Android Champion!

    Our 2018 Best of Android Champion!

    We have crowned our best of Android 2018 Champion, and you won't want to miss it. Black Friday is here and the deal are a-flying. We announce a new podcast and a new standardized test for smartphones, and examine the upcoming wave of 5G phones.

    Black Friday Deals referenced:
    Hulu - $0.99/month for 12 months

    Fossil Sport smartwatch - $179

    Google Home Hub - $99

    Sharp 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Roku TV – $249.99 (in-store only)

    Mavic pro w/ fly more bundle - $814

    Samsung Evo select SD cards

    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 November 23, 2018

    Time codes:

    1:55 - Best of Android 2018: the smartphone of the year is…

    15:00 - Best black Friday deals

    23:25 - Report: Apple goes back to making the iPhone X because Samsung (and check out the DGiT Daily podcast!)

    30:55 - Introducing Speed Test G: A new way to test real life smartphone performance

    37:40 - New rumors: Galaxy S10 colors, 5G variant launch, and cheaper model details

    40:22 - Huawei said to have completed 5G folding phone ahead of MWC 2019 launch

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

    The Best of Android Awards

    The Best of Android Awards

    There’s a lot that goes into our best of Android awards every year, but this year we pulled out all the stops. So we wanted to take you through our process on how we decide what phone has the best screen, performance, battery life, camera, and audio, and how we go about generating an overall score. We got a ton of data on each phone, and we’re breaking it all down for you here on the podcast!

    Best of Android

    Recorded November 13, 2018 at 1:00PM CST

    Time codes

    1:35 – How We Test

    4:15 - Best of Android: How we score

    9:40 - Best of Android: How we test cameras

    16:10 - Best of Android: How we test battery life

    19:15 - Best of Android: How we test performance

    23:00 - Best of Android: How we test displays

    27:20 - Best of Android: How we test audio

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Special Guest Appearance by:

    Chris Thomas - @CThomasTech

    Produced by Adam Doud



    Samsung brings the 8K video

    Samsung brings the 8K video

    Black Friday is almost here and we’ve got some great deals we’re looking forward to/. Our Skagen Flaster 2 Review is in and it’s...niche. Samsung unveiled its new Exynos processor with some nifty capabilities. Gary Sims compares processors built on the 7nm process, and we take a look at AI photography and wonder if it’s helping.

    Tech We Like: Spigen Liquid Air Armor Galaxy Note 9 Case

    http://tyvm.ly/1lKsR9

    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 11/15/18 7:30PM CST

    Time codes:

    2:00 – Black Friday 2018: Here are all the deals you can expect

    6:00 - Skagen Falster 2 review: The prettiest Wear OS watch has a problem

    16:05 - Samsung unveils Exynos 9820 with 8nm process and 8K video recording

    23:30 - How does Apple’s new A12X processor compare to other 7nm mobile SoCs?

    24:30 - Huawei exec: Quad camera phones with 10x zoom expected to launch in 2019

    31:20 - Do AI cameras matter? LG V40 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Google Pixel 3 edition

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Samsung, LG, and Royole flaunt futuristic folding phones

    Samsung, LG, and Royole flaunt futuristic folding phones

    Our best of Android tournament has begun, and you can vote for your favorites! Samsung’s phones are too tall, and now they’re fixing the UI to compensate. Google introduced native Android support for “foldables”. Samsung shows us how that’s going to work with its first foldable phone. LG is joining the folding phone party in January and we go hands on with a foldable phone you can buy today!

    Tech We Like: Samsung 128GB 100MB/s (U3) MicroSD EVO Select Memory Card

    Visit http://tyvm.ly/GFb0e9

    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 November 8, 2018

    Time codes:

    02:20 - Best of Android: Reader’s Choice voting begins

    16:45 - Samsung announces One UI: A newer, rounder take on the Samsung Experience

    23:10 - Google announces native Android support for foldable smartphones

    28:30 - Samsung reveals its upcoming foldable phone

    35:00 - We could see the LG foldable phone at CES in January

    36:40 - Hands-on with the world’s first foldable smartphone

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Special Guest appearance by
    David Imel - @DurvidImel

    Produced by Adam Doud

    OnePlus 6T Podcast Review

    OnePlus 6T Podcast Review

    This is a featured story of the Android Authority Podcast were we take a deep dive into a single topic. Today’s topic is our OnePlus 6T review. We’ve brought in David Imel, our chief reviewer here at Android Authority for his take on OnePlus’s latest flagship.

    OnePlus 6T – features, specs, pricing, and everything you need to know

    OnePlus 6T first impressions: All about trade-offs

    Buy the OnePlus 6T

    Recorded November 5, 2018

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    With Special Guest

    David Imel - @DurvidImel

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Huawei and Honor magic and Google Home Hub hacking

    Huawei and Honor magic and Google Home Hub hacking

    The OnePlus 6T is here and we’ve gone hands-on. Stand by for our podcast review next week!

    Spotify and Google are working together to bring you music on demand with the power of your voice. Act now to take advantage!

    Our official Huawei Mate 20 Pro review is live. Is this the best phone money can buy now?

    The Google Home Hub is your familiar Google Home but with a screen.

    Security vulnerabilities found in the Google Home Hub are nothing to worry about, says the creator.

    The Honor Magic 2 is Honor's latest offering with a screen-to-body ratio of almost 100% and six cameras on board.

    Along with the smartphone, Honor brought a smartwatch, tablet, and true wireless earbuds to the party.

    Tech We Like: Men's SCOTTeVEST Jacket

    Visit http://tyvm.ly/A5k3

    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 November 1, 2018 7:00pm ET

    Time codes:

    02:00 - OnePlus 6T first impressions: All about trade-offs

    04:05 - Spotify is giving away Google Home Minis

    11:05 - Huawei Mate 20 Pro review: The phone for power users

    21:20 - Google Home Hub review: A home with a view

    30:10 - ‘No evidence user information at risk’ says Google regarding Home Hub security

    36:50 - Honor Magic 2 revealed: Meet the phone that’s apparently so smart it can read your mind

    41:35 - Honor announces a smartwatch, tablet, and AirPods rip-offs alongside the Magic 2

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

    EU vs Google vs OEMs: Someone is getting screwed

    EU vs Google vs OEMs: Someone is getting screwed

    Our full review of the Razer Phone 2 is in, and it’s basically what we expected it to be.

    The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is Xiaomi’s latest flagship, packing a 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio and up to 10GB of RAM.

    Night Sight on the Google Pixel 3 is the answer to low-light cameras, and it’s a really, really good answer.

    Google will start charging for Google Play services in the EU, and OEMs will pay a lot, as it turns out.

    Want to make an Android phone? That’ll be two years of updates, please.

    The Google Pixel 3 might have some memory management issues. Suddenly 4GB of RAM doesn’t seem like a good idea.

    The Pixel 3 also has a great camera, but sometimes, that shot you captured wasn’t captured after all.

    Tech We Like: Anker Bolder LC40 LED Flashlight
    Visit http://tyvm.ly/k0irX

    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 October 27, 2018 1:00pm ET

    Time codes:

    1:50 - Razer Phone 2 review: Going against the grain

    11:30 - Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 hands-on: The bezel-less slider phone

    23:50 - Here’s what the Google Pixel 3’s Night Sight camera can do

    34:45 - European OEMs will have to pay up to $40 per device to have Google apps

    41:40 - Google’s contract with OEMs now says 2 years of Android updates mandatory

    45:25 - Unable to shuffle between a few apps at a time on your Pixel 3? You’re not alone

    46:25 - The Google Pixel 3 camera is great, it just doesn’t save pictures sometimes

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

     

    The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Podcast Review

    The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Podcast Review

    Our Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL reviews are in, and we have Kris Carlon, Managing editor of Android Authority and our chief reviewer of the phone in house to talk all about Google's newest hardware. Find out why he calls it "The Android iPhone". And find out who Billy is. When you're done, check out our full review of the phones on androidauthority.com

    Recorded October 22, 2018 at 1:00pm EST

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    With special guest appearance by

    Kris Carlon - @KrisCarlon

    Managing Editor, Android Authority

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Mates, we have new Mates!

    Mates, we have new Mates!

    The clash between Google and the EU took another step, and maybe not for the better.

    Google’s event made it look a lot more like Apple and Amazon, and we discuss.

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20, and Mate 20 X gaming phone are official.

    The Asus ROG phone is the gaming phone of your dreams.

    Tech We Like: eufy Smart Plug Mini By Anker
    Visit http://tyvm.ly/LNMun

    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 October 18, 2018

    Time codes:

    1:55 - Google altering business model of Android to comply with European regulations

    21:50 - After this week, Google looks more like Amazon and Apple

    28:35 - Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro hands-on: Cameras, cubed

    42:40 – Huawei Mate 20 X hands-on: This is Huawei’s gaming-focused phablet

    46:00 - Asus ROG Phone is now available in the US, starts at $900

    Speaking of gaming phones, the Asus ROG phone is official and boy is it pretty!

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Everything you ever wanted to know about 5G (but were afraid to ask)

    Everything you ever wanted to know about 5G (but were afraid to ask)

    5G is coming, and at the Motorola Z3 launch event in Chicago, Verizon was all over that 5G train. So we rounded up three experts, from Qualcomm, Motorola, and Verizon to talk about it. Then we brought in Android Authority’s resident engineering expert, Robert Triggs, to wrap it all up in a nice neat little bow for you. It’s our next featured story of the Android Authority podcast!

    Recorded October 17, 2018 @ 1:00pm EST

    Articles for further reading:

    What is 5G, and what can we expect from it?

    5G: When will your smartphone get it?

    5G hype is coming. Don’t fall for it.

    Forget mmWave, Wi-Fi is the real 5G

    Moto Z3’s Mod reveals the problem with 5G

    Don’t believe the carriers, the 5G revolution is still years away

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Special appearances by:

    Robert Triggs of @AndroidAuth

    Not on Twitter. Seriously.

    Sherif Hanna (formerly) of @Qualcomm

    @SherifHanna

    Jeff Snow of @Moto

    Also, not on Twitter.

    Chris Emmons of @Verizon

    @Maxxpower13

    Produced by Adam Doud

    When Three Cameras Just Won’t Do

    When Three Cameras Just Won’t Do

    We give a eulogy to Google Plus, Google’s fallen social network. 66% of our podcast will miss it quite a bit.

    The Razer Phone 2 is out now and it is doing a lot of things right.

    Samsung introduced us to the world’s first phone with four cameras on the back in the Samsung Galaxy A9.

    Also, Samsung might be leaving the headphone jack out of its flagships late next year. Are the headphone jack’s days (even more) numbered?

    Tech We Like: Logitech G910 Orion Spark RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

    Visit http://www.andauth.co/TechWeLike

    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 10/11/18 12:45pm

    Time codes:

    3:05 – Google+ to shut down after private user data exposed

    17:30 – Razer Phone 2 specs: Familiar, but better in all the ways that matter

     

    Razer Phone 2 hands-on: A sharp upgrade

    26:50 – Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) announced: Four rear cameras, but there is more to like

    35:15 – Brace yourself: Samsung could drop the headphone jack from next year

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Google Pixel 3 launch: An event 45 days in the making

    Google Pixel 3 launch: An event 45 days in the making

    It’s finally here! The Google Pixel 3 is official, and to celebrate we podcasted live immediately following the event. Google introduced us to the Google Home Hub, the Pixel Slate and the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. We were joined from the show floor by Managing Editor Kris Carlon for his first impressions as well. Be sure to join the conversation using the hashtag #AAPodcast on twitter, and we’ll see you there!

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    With special guest

    Kris Carlon - @KrisCarlon

    Managing Editor, Android Authority

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Android Authority Podcast
    enOctober 10, 2018

    #Phonepocalypse Now!

    #Phonepocalypse Now!

    Microsoft is becoming best buds with Android, allowing you to use your phone on your computer. That’s pretty next level.

    We have an avalanche of phones headed your way in October - we’re breaking them all down here.

    Our full review of the LG V40 ThinQ is in, all five cameras and a sweet DAC.

    We got our first look at the Nokia 7.1 - the surprisingly awesome midranger.

    Finally, Google assistant got a fresh coat of paint and we like it.

    Tech we like - Royale RoWrite

    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 October 4, 2018 1:00pm

    Time codes:

    1:35 - Windows 10 app mirroring brings your Android apps to your desktop

    12:00 - Pixel 3, OnePlus 6T, and more – Every phone launching in October 2018

    20:30 - LG V40 ThinQ review: Undeveloped innovation

    30:00 - LG V40 ThinQ specs: It still has a headphone jack and 32-bit DAC

    35:50 - The LG V40 can create cinemagraphs with all three cameras

    36:15 - Nokia 7.1 hands-on: Low-cost luxury

    40:55 - Google Assistant phone app redesign rolling out now

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Happy Birthday Google and Android!

    Happy Birthday Google and Android!

    Both Google and Android had birthdays this year - 20 and 10 respectively. This is a double dose of milestone birthdays and we have a lot to talk about because of it! We’ve got it all - inside tips on how to get the most out of Google’s services, a couple of throwbacks to the birth of Google and Android. It’s all here on the Android Authority Podcast!

    Recorded September 27, 2018

    Time codes:

    2:25 – Google turns 20: The 20 biggest milestones in Google’s history

    12:40 – Android turns 10 today: Here are 5 features we still use from Android 1.0

    17:30 – Android turns 10: Remembering the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream

    22:00 – Google Feed officially called Discover, will appear at Google.com on mobile

    29:10 – From Android to YouTube: 20+ pro tips from the Googlers behind them

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Smart displays and bad excuses for removing headphone jacks

    Smart displays and bad excuses for removing headphone jacks

    Google might be including their new Home Hub device in their October event, but we have a review of the JBL Link View right now.

    Manufacturers keep leaving out the headphone jack for no reason and new devices are leaking like a rusty faucet.

    This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Check out mnmlcase.com and use the promo code “AAPOD” to get 15% off your order.

    September 20, 2018 8:30PM EST

    Time codes:

    1:45 - Google Home Hub smart display rumor

    6:40 - JBL Link View review

    12:10 - Bad excuses to remove the headphone jack, debunked

    28:00 - OnePlus 6T render and video leak

    32:05 - Razer Phone 2 leaks and rumors

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Adam Molina - @adamlukas17

    Produced by Jonathan Feist on behalf of Adam Doud

    The Good, the Bad, and the Beauty of OnePlus

    The Good, the Bad, and the Beauty of OnePlus

    We check in to see what Android’s main competition Apple is up to. Turns out it’s up to about 1,100 bucks.

    OnePlus is delighting and frustrating it customers with its upcoming OnePlus 6T.

    We are rapidly approaching an age where three cameras just won’t be sufficient anymore.

    And Google is shuttering its Inbox email client to mixed reactions.

    This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Check out mnmlcase.com and use the promo code “AAPOD” to get 15% off you order.

    September 13, 2018 8:30PM EST

    Time codes:

    1:45 - Everything Apple announced today: iPhone, iOS, Apple Watch, and more

    16:00 - 6 reasons why I am incredibly excited for the OnePlus 6T

    20:10 - OnePlus 6T won’t have a headphone jack

    24:45 - What to expect from Google’s Pixel 3 hardware event this October

    32:30 - Smartwatches can last all week with the Snapdragon Wear 3100, but there’s a catch

    36:30 - Multiple lenses: The next big trend in mobile photography?

    38:35 - Google is shutting down Inbox in March (if there’s time)

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    Produced by Adam Doud

    Samsung knows when to fold ‘em

    Samsung knows when to fold ‘em

    We take AI photo enhancement for a spin with the Huawei P20 Pro, the LG V35s, and the Google Pixel 2.

    Samsung is bringing us a folding phone, and likely this year. We discuss.

    Chrome 69 is Google’s 10th birthday surprise with some major enhancements. And by the way, Google wasn’t to kill URLs as well.

    Multiple OEMs are launching beta testing for Android Pie, and much more quickly than we expected.

    And finally, OnePlus looks to open a physical store in France and we’re not so sure that’s a good idea.

    This podcast is sponsored by MNML cases. Visit www.mnmlcase.com and use the promo code “AAPod” for 15% off your order.

    Recorded September 6, 2018 at 12:00pm EST

    Time codes:

    02:00 - Does AI matter in the camera? LG V30S vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Google Pixel 2

    07:25 - What we know so far about Samsung’s foldable phone

    Samsung CEO: First foldable phone could be unveiled in November

    15:45 - Chrome celebrates 10 years with great new features in version 69, out now

    Google Chrome director: “Everyone is unsatisfied by URLs. They kind of suck.”

    31:00 - Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 6 brings Android 9.0 Pie

    EMUI 9 beta: Huawei and Honor users can now sign up to test Android Pie

    34:30 - OnePlus could open a retail store in France this year

    The Android Authority podcast is:

    Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology

    Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush

    Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy

    With Special Guest:

    Adam Molina of the SoundGuys - @AdamLukas17

    Produced by Adam Doud