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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

In the latest discussion, the hosts express skepticism about the expected innovations in the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, analyzing its design compared to competitors. They highlight the challenges smartphone manufacturers face in standing out in a saturated market. A humorous take on TikTok's political controversies contrasts with reflections on the gaming world, particularly the excitement for the Switch 2. The talk culminates in a playful critique of recent smartphone releases, revealing a general disappointment in the lack of true innovation.

After a well-deserved holiday break and a taxing-as-usual CES, we're back with a fresh new episode of the Android Police podcast. Daniel and Will are here to chat about their favorite power bank from Anker at the show! Also, a phone that neither of them can really buy, but it still looks cool to us anyway! And we take a crack at defining how the OnePlus 13 might play the market this year as a solid Android device that isn't from Samsung or Google, doesn't have as much retail reach as the two of them, but delivers great value for money.01:26 | CES 2025Best of CES 2025: Android Police's awards for the world's biggest tech showLenovo just announced three new Android tablets and two new gaming handheldsThe Lenovo Legion Go S could finally get me into handheld gaming PCsTCL's latest smartphone might be the Boox Palma 2 rival you've been looking forThe next generation of Google TVs will let you talk to Gemini without a remoteThe people behind NFC and Qi charging are cooking up a new standard for kitchensA major wireless charging pain point in cars will be fixed by Qi2 extensionAndroid’s MagSafe moment has finally arrived26:10 | OP13Review: The OnePlus 13 is good enough to make you say goodbye to SamsungReview: The OnePlus 13R will make you forget you’re using a sub-$600 phoneI think I like the OnePlus 13R better... | YouTubeThe OnePlus 13 Paradox | YouTube46:42 | ScatteringsThis Iron Man phone looks awesome, but there's one giant catchSonos CEO resigns as 'courageous' app redesign fell flatCES 2025 predictions, most improved phone, OnePlus Open 2 leak, Poco X7 series details, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras, and Apple iPhone 17 rumors with Will Sattelberg of Android Police – Mobile Tech Podcast 408 | World PodcastsOur 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

Welcome back to this Android Police podcast already in progress: this episode, Daniel and Will go over all their favorite (or, at least, the most impactful to them) non-tech stuff of 2024 from books to movies to games. It's a subdued outing this time around, but you might take home a couple of decent recommendations for your new year. We're back in two weeks with all the action from CES 2025!Excerpts from Sony Pictures and Mom + Pop Records.‎Challengers (2024) directed by Luca Guadagnino‎Trap (2024) directed by M. Night Shyamalan‎Madame Web (2024) directed by S.J. Clarkson‎Twisters (2024) directed by Lee Isaac Chung‎Interstellar (2014) directed by Christopher Nolan‎The Outrun (2024) directed by Nora Fingscheidt‎Dune: Part Two (2024) directed by Denis Villeneuve‎The Hitman (2023) directed by Xavier GEnglish Teacher (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDbDark Matter (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDbSilo (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDbMartyr! by Kaveh Akbar | GoodreadsThe Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates | GoodreadsPlayground by Richard Powers | GoodreadsVampire Weekend: Only God Was Above Us Album Review | PitchforkCharli XCX: BRAT Album Review | PitchforkMagdalena Bay: Imaginal Disk Album Review | PitchforkNilüfer Yanya: My Method Actor Album Review | PitchforkBalatro - Apps on Google Play3 reasons why the RTX 5090 will steal the spotlight at CESThis might be our first glimpse at the OnePlus Open 2's new designOur 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