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Andy likes his battery-powered Nest Doorbell, and Flo is still falling asleep with the Buds in her ears. Google ships the final Android 12 beta, though we're left waiting for the all-but-revealed Pixel 6. Reuters gives us some news from Google's AI ethics panel. And what does it really mean when Google says it will replenish more water than it uses? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Android 12 Beta 5 update, official release is next! Google teases the Pixel 6 and its possible launch date in new ads Money, mimicry and mind control: Big Tech slams ethics brakes on AI Google’s Plan to Replenish 120% of Its Water Use Doesn’t Quite Add Up Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo falls asleep with her Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 in her ears and Andy prepares for The Great Network Rethink to accommodate his new battery-powered Nest Doorbell. We'll explain why the US Department of Justice remains hot on Google's tails and why Microsoft is cutting Chrome OS's access to its Android-based Office apps. And finally, how is a crow beating a cow's butt in sports? Well, corvids are pretty smart, you know. Links and Show Notes: Google Confirms New Nest Doorbell Cam Gets Too Hot to Record All the Time Justice Dept. Is Said to Accelerate Google Advertising Inquiry Microsoft Ending Support for Android Office Apps on Chromebooks Doodle Champion Island Games (August 31) Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Waymo's self-driving fleet is coming to San Francisco, and Flo wants a ride. We attempt to figure out why Google dismantled its Health division and why Samsung smartphones are still burning up on airplanes. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: The New Nest Doorbell Cam Is a Reminder That Nest Has Gone Fully Google Waypoint - The official Waymo blog: Welcoming our first riders in San Francisco Logan, Australia: The Drone Delivery Capital of the World Google dismantles Health unit in favor of tried-and-tested ‘throw everything at the wall’ strategy Alaska Airlines evacuated a plane after a phone burst into flame Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's all about spilling the tea this week on Google's anti-competitive practices. After some catchup, Andy and Flo work through this week's Pixel 5a reviews before tackling the myriad of reveals resulting from court documents made public in Epic Games' case against Google. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Focused: Life is more than cranking widgets. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: The Galaxy Z Flip 3 Is Almost the Android Flip Phone of My Dreams Pixel 5a with 5G Review: Uncompromised $449 value counters a wave of pricey flagships The Pixel 5a overheats while recording video Confirmed in our testing, it gets too toasty while shooting in 4K at 60fps Google's Gaming Plans Include Android Apps on Windows and Mac Google 'Premier Device Program' revealed in new court docs Google's Find My Network for Android Sounds Like Apple's Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

After a bit of catchup, we pummel you with a lumpy helping of Samsung news. It was a big week! Samsung announced new folding phones, new buds, and a new smartwatch that runs the first new version of Wear OS By Samsung and Google Too. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Parallel: A tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 announced with S Pen support and water resistance How Samsung beefed up its new folding phones: metal, tape, and a dab of goo Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Is Here: Price, Specs, and Availability Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 First Look: Features, Specs, and Price The Galaxy Watch 4 is still more a Samsung wearable than a Google one Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 2 with active noise cancellation Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo's finally figured out her computer situation (it's not a Chromebook), and Andy runs out of money to burn. The Pixel 6 got announced this week, but we still only know so little. We run through the numbers of Alphabet's earnings call and where all their money goes, then talk about the new Nest security devices coming through. We also wax poetic on Google's "Switch to Android" app for iPhone users. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Clockwise: Four people, four tech topics, thirty minutes. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Google Tensor debuts on the new Pixel 6 this fall Alphabet inc (GOOGL) Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript Google Launches New Nest Security Camera Lineup Google seems to be working on a "Switch to Android" app for iOS Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Poor Mona found herself sucked into the YouTube algorithm before the family vacation, and Andy takes a daycation of his own. We go through Google's "About This Result" feature, plus another feature that instantly deletes the last 15 minutes of your search history. Then, another entry into the Google Graveyard, but not before many emojis get a makeover. And finally, a few cutesy Olympic-themed games that are better than the real thing. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Learn more – and get more – from Search Search A new tool (and some tips) to search safely with Google By JK Kearns Jul Now You Can Delete the Last 15 Minutes of Your Google Search History Google Bookmarks closing, interacts w/ Maps Starred list Google redesigns its emoji to be more universal and authentic Google is running its own miniature Tokyo Olympics in Champion Island Games Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo's SIM woes continue unabated, and Andy realizes the stronghold that Chrome has on his life. We talk about the latest Google executive to leave after publishing an offensive manifesto and then liven it up with the good news about a Big Ass Chromebook. Andy will fanboy a bit over the latest Android-powered Micro Four Thirds camera, Flo will rejoice over Verizon saying "yes" to RCS, and we pull a little from the Pixel 6 rumor mill. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Google parts with Cloud VP after uproar over his manifesto renouncing his antisemitism The Biggest Chromebook You Can Buy Is Extremely Basic Yongnuo’s new Android 10-powered MFT camera features 20MP sensor, 5” touchscreen display Verizon Finally Embraces RCS, Now the Lone Holdout Is Apple Google Camera hints at Pixel 6 & 6 Pro resolution, more Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy and Flo continue their epic saga from this week's All About Android. Then, Flo airs her frustrations with life and how a SIM card made her cry. Andy joins in with frustrations of his own, and then we dive into Google's trouble with France. We also mull through the Google Games Developer Summit's announcements and the rumors and leaks surrounding the next batch of Android smartphones. We managed to get to OnePlus's benchmark fiasco, too, and Andy summarizes the BBC's interview with Sundar Pichai. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Make Do: The joys and anxieties of art and making. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: France Fines Google $593 Million in Fight Over News Content Google 2021 Games Dev Summit: Android 12 and Stadia Huge leak indicates that Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked may bring new foldables, smartwatches, and earbuds EXCLUSIVE: Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro – Full Final Specifications OnePlus confirms it throttled the performance of 300 popular app Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo relays her experience with a fork, and Andy rummages through his phones, only to discover several ticking time bombs. We're reporting on too much bad news this week, from Google's latest diversity report, to why three dozen district attorneys are suing the company. We'll end on a silly note, wherein Flo and Andy fantasize about what they would have done with a Surface Duo. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Instabug: Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Discourse: Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months. Focused: Life is more than cranking widgets. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: 36 states, D.C. sue Google for alleged antitrust violations in its Android app store Google’s latest diversity report shows jump in departures among women of color Google AI Chief's Push to Draw in Marginalized Groups Sparks Criticism Google Cartoonist Manu Cornet Quits Company After 14 Years You can get Microsoft’s Surface Duo for well under the cost of a Google Pixel 4a Support Material with a Relay FM Membership