It's about to get gladiatorial on the global trade front and while Android phones are going to be impacted bigly for sure, the star darling of the week in terms of consumer technology is, of course, Nintendo's Switch 2. This week on the Android Police podcast, we gush over the evolved handheld console with our video producer, Ryan-Thomas Shaw. Also on the docket: some Samsung rumors taking us to the Edge and a literal 'touch grass' moment courtesy of April Fools Day.02:09 | SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch could be closer than you thinkYour wait for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge just got longerHere's when Samsung's delayed Galaxy S25 Edge launch event could happen17:35 | Switch 2The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Here, And It's $449.99It's official: Nvidia is making the Nintendo Switch 2's processor48:18 | DbrandDbrand's April Fools' gag is actually buyable and lets you touch grass anytimeOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Rumors of the OnePlus 13T once again revive the on-again-off-again thread of so-called "compact" phones in our industry. Our favorite clamshell foldable phone might be due for a price hike this year. And was 5G a lie all this time? Definitely not, but it certainly hasn't made miracles like it was supposed to. This week on the Android Police podcast, we're bringing everything from the corners of Android, cellular networks, and a whole lot of Nintendo into the fold.04:47 | GadgetryPoco’s F7 Ultra is a midrange phone with a flagship chip | The VergeThe OnePlus 13T 'mini' could show up next month with a screen size you'll actually likeOnePlus launches a slim MagSafe battery bank that you're going to be amped aboutAndroid’s MagSafe moment has finally arrivedLatest Moto Razr+ (2025) leak has some bad news for your walletLATE BREAKING: Google's Pixel 9a has a new launch date, and it's right around the corner25:47 | 5GYou're Being Lied To About 5G | Truth Complex | Business InsiderOokla studies now claim that AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all have the best 5G networkDon't chirp now, but Boost Mobile's NYC network just beat the Big 3 carriersThis network is much faster than 5G, but you might need a new phone to take advantageT-Mobile’s biggest competition is the MVNOs that use its 5G networkThe newest MVNO on the scene deals in trendy area codes and vanity phone numbers40:03 | NintendoNintendo's new Android app is here to keep you up to speed on Switch 2 newsNintendo Just Changed How to Share Switch Games With Your Family - CrossplayExcerpt from Channel 4/ITV Studios via lukderyck (YouTube).Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

It's an exciting week to listen into the Android Police podcast as Android Faithful host and longtime tech media personality Jason Howell joins us to discuss the Pixel 9a's theoretical positioning and the absolute stumble it took out of the starting gate this week. But will a diminished design be the factor to turn Google's hardware tailwind into a headwind? Also on the show, after working on his triceps with Beeper, Eric Migicovsky returns to his Core with new (old) PebbleOS watches and we track the rising price of Plex, though we oddly have some nicer feelings about it than with other streaming services right now.0:56 | A little AI InsideGoogle Assistant is losing more features ahead of retirementLike it or not, Gemini is officially replacing Google Assistant this yearThe gap between Google's Gemini and Assistant teams just got a whole lot widerApple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - Bloomberg9:13 | Pixel 9aGoogle's Pixel 9a is here to show Apple how value smartphones are doneThe Google Pixel 9a's Tensor chip may be new, but its modem isn'tA First Look at How Apple’s C1 Modem Performs With Early Adopters | Ookla®Google Pixel 9a's Gemini experience isn't as powerful as its siblingsThe Google Pixel 9a is already more affordable at Best BuyThe Pixel 9a is Google's largest launch yet, but some regions are left outGoogle just blamed the Pixel 9a's delayed street date on a 'quality issue'30:48 | Pebble/CoreTwo new PebbleOS watches are coming this year, but you'll have to act fastHTC Came Down from Android Heaven to Sell Boring Phones | How-to Geek49:38 | PlexPlex is cracking down on its version of password sharing, and it's coming with a price hikeI'm tired of paying $18 a month for Netflix57:49 | HappinessRetroid Pocket Classic HandheldWho at Google heard us yelling about Gmail's Gemini icon?Watch Mythic Quest - Apple TV+Lego Orchid6 Xiaomi 15 Ultra features I wish were on my Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

We're on a rager of a tear this week on the Android Police podcast. Android 16 Beta 3 has cleared the post, but one of its headline features has drawn the ire of those who have had the displeasure to attempt to parse iOS's Notification Summaries. We get upset with Apple-centric media and its failure to properly cover the company's failures (that means you, too, Gruber). And if that hasn't caused an uproar with you, you'll want to brace for an AI takeover in Google Search — not that it hasn't already begun. All that plus a touch of Sonos trashing and some positive notes about the Pixel 10 series on the show!03:21 | MoshpitAndroid 16 hits a major milestone with the release of Beta 3Android 16 could get one of Apple Intelligence's worst featuresGoogle could give Android 16's Settings sub-menus a card-style redesignGoogle's new split Quick Settings menu shown off in Android 16 hands-on videoGoogle's dormant desktop mode gets a big boost on Android 16 Beta 3Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino46:27 | Some Good NewsYour first look at Google's Pixel 10 trio reveals some pretty familiar smartphonesThe Pixel 10's rumored telephoto sensor has left me stumpedGoogle is getting serious about gaming on PC and Android1:07:27 | Sonos hits eject on its video player plansExcerpt from Sony Pictures Releasing.Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

It's not going to be the Galaxy S25 Edge. It's not going to be a Z Flip or a Z Fold. It's not going to be any of those. Rather, this week on the Android Police podcast, James Peckham joins Will to talk about the Galaxy A36 as the most likely to succeed at taking your limited buying dollars home to Korea. That plus all the other news from MWC 2025, including whatever Tecno's putting out this year, boatloads of Android news from Google's section president Sameer Samat, a variety of bugdroid pins that will be described in excruciating detail for audio listeners (and shown for our YouTube viewers), and major cuts to Oscars discussion that added nearly a full half-hour of runtime to a show that didn't need to be that long in the first place.07:22 | Android all the wayAndroid 16 is on track for its June release, says Google’s Head of AndroidAndroid's extra Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 updates weren’t just because of TensorAndroid 15's final Feature Drop brings upgrades for Gemini, Gboard, and more to your PixelGoogle Search gets a new AI Mode built on a bespoke Gemini 2.0 versionLive video and screen-sharing are coming to Gemini Live this month41:39 | MWC and other things8 best gadgets of MWC 2025: Our pick of the top phones, tablets, and moreSamsung Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 are here with a good surprise for US fansTecno shows Samsung and Apple how to do slim phones rightNothing's Phone 3a series is here to reimagine what sub-$500 Android phones can deliverYouTube Premium Lite is bringing cheaper ad-free videos to the US, but there's a catchOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

If you've been waiting for a keyboard with clicky keys to attach to your Pixel 9, Razr+ 2024, or Galaxy S25, you can now put money down for it — Michael Fisher, friend of the show and co-founder of Clicks, is here to talk about ins and outs of bringing his product forward from iPhones to the Android side. We also discuss Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors and tear into Amazon's announcement of Alexa Plus. It's an extra-long show with fewer filters and an early release! What's not to love about it?01:40 | ClicksClicks keyboard comes to Android to give your Galaxy, Pixel, or Moto that BlackBerry lookThe Clicks Keyboard Comes To Android! | Mr. Mobile (YouTube)41:37 | Fold 7Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 7 renders show off the Samsung foldable you've been waiting for56:26 | AlexaAmazon announces AI upgrade for Alexa | The VergeOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

When it comes to phones this week, we've been bathing in the late winter flash in the pan. And no, just because we're ladeling on the Apple talk doesn't mean we're giving the company a pass — far from it. It's the iPhone 16e on the Android Police podcast plus the Oppo Find N5 (not to be mistaken for the non-existent OnePlus Open 2), the OnePlus Watch 3, and a dose of streaming intrigue from the world of agent 007.03:15 | The Big EThe iPhone 16e proves Apple can't keep up with Android phones on a budget26:52 | Giving UpAmazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007 | AP NewsAmazon MGM Studios Shelled Out An Extra $1 Billion-Plus To Take Control Of James Bond: What’s Next For The FranchiseHP buys Humane, AI Pins are shutting downAmazon to shut down its Android app store later this year47:07 | Can't Touch ThisOppo Find N5 is official, too bad you probably can't (or shouldn't) buy itThe OnePlus Watch 3 has a typo that software updates can't fixI’m getting pretty tired of the way my Pixel photos lookOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

The hosts discuss the rising trend of YouTube as the go-to streaming platform, while exploring Apple TV+'s recent push into Android territory. Anticipation for the Pixel 9a builds with exciting rumors about its design. They also delve into Google's AI strategies and competition challenges, as well as the Galaxy S25 series review. New devices like the Motorola Razr+ and OnePlus Watch 3 spark conversation on innovation in tech. Finally, a heartfelt book recommendation adds a creative twist to the tech discussions.

This week, the discussion dives into Google's restructuring and how it could impact the future of the Pixel 9a. Samsung's Galaxy S25 also takes center stage, with criticisms about its dull colors and cumbersome AI features. The hosts reflect on the nostalgic journey of Pebble smartwatches and explore the emotional connections users have with their fitness technology. With a focus on the emerging player DeepSeek in the AI arena, the conversation highlights the ethics of data usage, painting a vivid picture of the evolving tech landscape.

It may have been the sharpest unit out of the entire Unpacked presentation, but did it really live up to all the hopes we had of at least a dash of excitement from Samsung in 2025? The Android Police podcast is on the ground in San Jose as we report and opine on what the Galaxy S25 family has to offer and what Android's biggest brand name is holding back. 00:27 | Sledging the EdgeSamsung's Galaxy S25 Edge teaser put a bow on an otherwise 'slim' Unpacked06:38 | Everything else S25Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: The indifference is on displayIt's official: The Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen has fewer features than last yearSamsung's Galaxy S25 series is 'Qi2 ready,' but only if you shell out extra on these cases5 Samsung Galaxy S25 takeaways from my first hour with the phone5 reasons the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra left me unimpressedSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with 16GB RAM exists — but you can't get it19:37 | Servicing the S25Google's fingerprints are all over the new Galaxy S25 seriesLatest Circle to Search update brings more AI summaries, less Google Lens 29:31 | Android 16 betaAndroid 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live UpdatesHow to install Android 16 Beta 1 on your phoneAndroid 16 Beta 1 brings Google's predictive back animation to button navigationAndroid 16 may tidy up your lock screen with a compact notification shelf35:28 | Pour Me AnotherThe Traitors (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb‎A Real Pain (2024) directed by Jesse Eisenberg • LetterboxdGoogle levels up its Android XR ambitions with another HTC acquisitionTikTok's For You page has amnesia after the app's resuscitationOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0