Smartphone Innovations and Digital Discoveries

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!

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00:01:42 - Huyen is back!

• While in Japan she picked up an Oukitel WP35 Rugged Phone 5G and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro

00:11:57 - NEWS

• Android 16 Beta 2 was released and Mishaal breaks it down
• Google finally updates Family Link and adds new features
• Android XR is confirmed to give access to all cameras on the headset
• PATRON PICK: Why can't Android get magnetic Qi2 charging right?

00:41:26 - HARDWARE

• REVIEW: OnePlus Watch 3
• We're heartbroken that we won't be getting a OnePlus Open 2
• But maybe we can get a Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
• Nothing's teaser game for the Nothing Phone 3(A) is strong
• In dual tone greatness, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra looks fantastic

01:10:30 - APPS

• No, hell hasn't frozen over but yes Apple released the AppleTV+ app for Android
• Gemini Live gets some new features around captions and summaries

01:20:46 - COMMUNITY

• Robert from New Jersey has a happy Pixel 4A ending
• Raven reports that the Bahamas has solved the messaging problem!

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