We've got leaks, we've got reveals, we've got an interview about satellite smartphone connectivity - this episode has it all as Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards break down all the ins and outs in the world of Android this week.

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NEWS

00:06:35 - A bunch of new glimpses of Android 16 have emerged
00:17:30 - Inside OxygenOS 15 from OnePlus
00:24:55 - T-Mobile and AT&T are against the FCC mandating unlocking phones after 60 days
00:30:20 - Arm takes the nuclear option in it's battle with Qualcomm
00:36:10- PATRON PICK: How Google is able to provide 7 years of updates to Android phones

HARDWARE

00:44:18 - HUGE LEAK from Google about the Tensor G5 and G6 and Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones
00:52:05 - More details of the Google Pixel 9A are coming to light
00:55:22 - The OnePlus 13 gets spoiled by...OnePlus
01:03:35 - Everything about the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro is big

APPS

01:07:15 - Google Photos increases transparency around AI use
01:08:50 - Notion is developing a Mail app and you can sign up to be among the first to get access

INTERVIEWS

01:09:56 - Inside the world of satellite connectivity and it's deployment on the Pixel 9 phones with Dr. Andrew Nuttall, the co-founder and CTO of Skylo

COMMUNITY

01:32:50 - Tony writes in to pit Android vs iOS when it comes to dictation for accessibility

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