JR Raphael of The Intelligence returns to the show to join Jason, MIshaal and Ron to discuss the latest in Google and Android updates plus some hands-on Gamer gear and some rumors of the Pixel 9 line.

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NEWS

Google has a bunch of updates to Shopping, Maps and Circle to Search
Latest in the upcoming Android 15 is protection from stingray devices
Google may be bringing Gemini to phones but it's going to be a RAM hog
RCS is coming to iPhones this Fall, according to Google
Patron Pick: Android 15 could revamp the volume panel and make it collapsible and plus, Android 15 prepares revamped status bar and Mishaal isn't having it!

HARDWARE

Pixel 9 rumors and leaks are heating up and it looks like there might be three phones in the line
The Vivo X Fold3 is the lightest book-style foldable yet - it's so thin!
Mishaal is hands on with the GameSir X2s Type C mobile gaming controller
If you like photography then you'll want to check out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra photography kit

APPS

Google Podcasts is going away, make sure you find a new podcast app!
Gemini now automatically starts Google Maps navigation
Got too many Chrome tabs? They've got a fix for that

COMMUNITY

Dan M. is having a hard time with audio on the OnePlus Watch 2
Jon and Eric write in with Maps while on the phone solutions
Mike S. has a tip for battery drain on the Pixel 7A

Thanks to JR Raphael of The Intelligence for joining us, check out all his great work over at The Intelligence - https://theintelligence.com/

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