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Motorola is having a good year and the streak continues, it seems, with the rollout of its new Razr+ and Razr(-) for 2023. Our Will Sattelberg shares his experiences at the hands-on event. Also on the Android Police podcast, we debate Apple's merits as it's rumored to be preparing a $3,000 consumer-focused AR/VR headset that's sure to please James Cameron. That and a lot more on this week's show!03:43 | Crazy for RazrThe Motorola Razr+ and Razr are ready to take aim at Samsung's clamshell crownMy time with Motorola's new Razr phones has me rethinking foldables30:45 | Dub DubApple Reality Pro and Apple Glasses: What's the story so far on Apple's AR/VR devices? (pocket-lint.com)Meta Quest 3 announced beating Apple Reality Pro to the mixed reality punch (pocket-lint.com)46:26 | All Together NowGoogle canceled its first Pixel Fold design because it wasn't good enoughPixel Tablet tipster stokes rumor fire with conspicuously absent stylus and keyboardThis Google Pixel Watch 2 upgrade could solve the first model's biggest problemGoogle launches a fresh fleet of features across Android phones and watchesThe original Chromecast has reached its end of lifeReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

We take a look at Google's enhanced online search engine with generative AI results and... whew, we've got a long way to go. Surprisingly, we bounce around Sony a bit in the middle before discussing the next Moto Razr, the demise of YouTube Stories (you forgot those were a thing, right?), and yes, air out laundry in our impromptu Letterboxd segment. It's just another week on the Android Police podcast.02:55 | A New Way of Googling?Google's next-gen AI-powered search experience is ready for a test driveGoogle Search Labs: What it is and why you need it23:06 | The Rest of the ShowThe solution to Pixel fingerprint scanner problems may be right under your noseGoogle pulls app from Play Store over paper-thin connection to 'piracy'Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic leak shows the return of a beloved featureSony’s $1400 Xperia 1 V packs a fancy Exmor T sensor and headphone jackWhat Is Sony’s Project Q? (makeuseof.com)Backbone is bringing its PlayStation-friendly controller to AndroidThe Motorola Razr 40 Ultra looks smoking hot in the these leaked rendersAmazon's Fire Max 11 wants to dominate the midrange Android tablet marketNetflix password sharing is now officially deadHBO Max rebranding renders dedicated button on Android TV remotes uselessGoogle is mercy killing YouTube StoriesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "1," "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

On the menu for the Android Police podcast this week, we'll be probing a Pixel 8 rumor much like how one temps a steak with a thermometer. We've got a few thoughts to dish out on the Montana TikTok ban, too. And, if that's not enough, for dessert, we'll be having BlackBerry pie... in the form of an impromptu movie review. Order up!02:04 | AppetizerLeaked Google Pixel 8 Pro video shows new design and a built-in thermometerGoogle wants to turn your Pixel phone into a car dashcam21:12 | EntreeChatGPT now has a dedicated iOS app, Android version incomingYouTube has started blocking ad blockersMontana becomes the first state to ban TikTok43:23 | After EightsGoogle Pixel 7a review: If déjà vu were a smartphoneHow Google can solve its Pixel A-series identity crisisDisney Ending Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Just Over 1 Year After Launching It (screenrant.com)BlackBerry (2023) | ScreenRantReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

It really felt like everything that you could tie back to the core product of Android took a back seat to some weird, rushed gimmickry through the power of artificial intelligence at this year's I/O conference. Already bad at keeping a lot of its secrets, Google has made none whatsoever about pushing applications for its various forms of AI modeling out to consumers. So, the Android Police podcast is taking the goliath to task on just how much neglect it is paying to the Pixel brand it has proudly cultivated and the shaky path ahead for its fleet of magic features to come.03:40 | Pixel TalkGoogle Pixel 7a review: A Pixel 7 by any other nameGoogle Pixel Fold hands-on: The good, the bad, and the uglyGoogle Pixel Tablet hands-on: What's up, dock?43:38 | I Love AI?Google Bard loses waitlist and comes to more languages soonGoogle will write your emails for you in Gmail with AIGoogle Search will use AI to help you find more of what you're looking forGet ready for your favorite emoji to star in your next wallpaperGoogle is giving Pixel lock screens some much-needed customization optionsGoogle Photos’ upcoming Magic Editor is Magic Eraser on steroidsGoogle I/O 2023: Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a, and everything else announcedReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

If your alarm on Android phone is cutting itself off prematurely, with your feet in the air and your head on the ground, try this trick and spin it. Report back to us what happens, if you can. We're up to the brim on the Android Police podcast this week with Pixel Fold and 7a discussion days ahead of Google I/O and a bundle more. Here comes your show.04:26 | The First PartGoogle officially reveals the Pixel Fold ahead of I/O 2023Google Pixel 7a: Everything we know so farThe first OnePlus foldable phone could launch in AugustNothing Phone 2 hype season kicks off with mysterious close-up videoThe Galaxy S23 FE could have a major camera upgrade in storeSamsung One UI 5 Watch will launch on this year's new Galaxy smartwatches32:36 | The Second PartGoogle Passkeys will replace passwordsGoogle vows to fix a glaring omission in Authenticator's cloud backupGoogle Home's lighting control picks up a long-awaited faceliftYou can blame this Pixies song for Google Assistant canceling your alarmRedfall is Now One of the Lowest-Rated Steam Games of All Time (gamerant.com)Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Will goes back-to-back this week on the Android Police podcast with a debrief of his reviews of the OnePlus Pad and the Motorola ThinkPhone. Both devices provide one hell of a time each and we explore the depths of such depravity. We also roam around rumorland with the Pixel 7a and the Galaxy Watch 6, then torch Google Authenticator's makeover and Amazon's weak attempt at some sort of fitness tracker. Oh, you want merch? We got merch. That's going into the trash. That's this week.01:46 | Touch GlassOnePlus Pad review: A new challenger enters the ringMotorola ThinkPhone review: Business as usualTecno Phantom V Fold review: The most affordable foldable yet32:26 | Everything ElseGoogle Authenticator now backs up OTPs so you’re not SOL when your 2FA device goes MIAGoogle vows to fix a glaring omission in Authenticator's cloud backupAmazon Halo trackers are dead, you might be eligible for a refundAndroid 14 Beta 1.1 is here to help save your phone from Google's most frustrating bugsLeaks spill all the Google Pixel 7a specsThe Google Pixel 7a has leaked in a new bold and fun colorwayThe Galaxy Watch 6's most anticipated feature really might be making a comebackYou can finally use Gboard's Emoji Kitchen stickers in real lifeReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Alright, Prosser. We're talking about your leak. Lots of Pixel pricing and availability to deal with on this episode of the Android Police podcast. But we'll balance it out with another amazing Chinese phone that none of us will practically be able to use and a remembrance of a brand that truly defined the cutting edge of Android hardware a decade ago. This episode runs like a tight ship, so prepare for smooth sailing.02:01 | On the Front Page...Google might shadow drop a new smartphone at I/O, but it's not the one you wantGoogle's inaugural Pixel Tablet could finally hit store shelves this JuneIt looks like the Google Pixel Tablet won’t be cheap21:05 | In Other News...Xiaomi 13 Ultra raises the camera hardware bar with its variable aperture lensNetflix password sharing will be dead by summer30:47 | Give It A ThinkHTC One M7 turns 10: A decade ago, one phone set the bar for AndroidElon Musk gives complimentary Twitter verification to LeBron James, Stephen King, and William Shatner - The VergeReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

You can't complain about pre-release software, but we're going to try and do that anyway this week on the Android Police podcast as the first beta for Android 14 comes online — we're left asking where the ambition is? Also, why 12% isn't a bad stat for Android 13 distribution, loosening our grasp on the dying genre of small phones, high praise for a shiny new gaming phone, and more. You could say this pod's packed to the Max.05:48 | Soft EggAndroid 14 Beta 1 is here, and you can join the beta program nowAndroid 14 Beta 1 hands-on: Wait for the next oneAndroid 14: News, features, leaks, and what's new in Beta 1Android 13 is now running on over 12% of Android phones23:09 | Hard BoilGoogle Pixel 8 could be a lot smaller than the Pixel 7You probably don't need a flagship phoneLatest rumor claims the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE lives to die another dayAsus ROG Phone 7 review: High score36:17 | MaxSay goodbye to HBO Max and hello to just... MaxReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

We're already going through it with our cell service, our streaming services, and everything that makes life a little easier through the magic of technology. But man, do we gotta deal with this in our cars? GM customers are raising their hackles. We discuss. Plus, Google kills another thing that wasn't near, but definitely was dear to our hearts. And Nothing gets drunk. It's the Android Police podcast.04:04 | Bury Me In My ChevroletFuture GM EVs won’t support Android AutoEverybody hates GM’s decision to kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs - The Verge19:11 | Tabby TalkThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ poses for the cameras in a new leakSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra spec leak teases performance and durabilityThe Pixel Tablet's FCC listing reveals a key connectivity feature26:18 | Pour Out a Cold OneGoogle is finally killing off its old Now LauncherThe latest Moto G Power pairs some crucial upgrades with questionable prioritiesNothing, not fooling around, announces Beer (5.1%)Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Our team's taking an off week this week, but the Android Police podcast goes on. This episode, we're bringing you a conversation with our producer Jules and John Maletis, VP of Product Management for Chrome at Google. We talk about how the company is working with its OEM partners to produce better Chromebooks like HP's Dragonfly Pro Chromebook and where the platform is after a pandemic-fueled boost in developmental support.HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review: Not a black-and-white decisionGaming Chromebooks are real and going on sale from Acer, Asus, and LenovoWhat is a Chromebook?Here is your first look at Material You on ChromebooksChromebooks may soon signal the start and end of your day with custom wallpapersReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0