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After a break last week to recover from Prime Day and some unwelcome strep, we're back with a preview of what Samsung will Unpack this week! You can tell from the brimming excitement in our hosts' voices that there will be plenty to look forward to with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5. Or maybe we'll talk about Motorola again, look, I just cut the show up and write the notes up, I can't be held responsible for what Will does.03:34 | SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: News, leaks, rumored price, and release windowSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: News, leaks, rumored price, and release windowSamsung Galaxy Watch 6: News, leaks, pricing, and release window39:30 | Some Other ThingsNothing Phone 2 review: Finding its nicheMotorola is making good smartphones again, and you should pay attentionNothing Phone 2 Review: Lighting Up The Competition | HotHardwareAndroid Police lives here. Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

The social media news cycle was on meth this week. We don't know how else to say it. Twitter and Reddit continue their slow-motion meltdowns while Mark Zuckerberg actually comes out the winner for once. This episode of the Android Police podcast is dominated by Threads and where the yarn goes from here.02:46 | ThreadsJoin Instagram Threads beta program on Play Store to test drive upcoming featuresYou can't delete your Threads profile without deleting your whole InstagramHow to use Meta's Threads app without sacrificing your privacyWeekend poll: Did you sign up for Threads? 28:04 | TrimmingsSamsung announces its next foldables on July 26, but you can save $50 by reserving yours right nowEnjoy the Samsung Unpacked lineup from all angles and in all colors ahead of launchGoogle might not go full-custom with its Tensor chips until 2025Android Police lives here. Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Is it a coincidence that the Mr. Mobile, Michael Fisher, is joining the Android Police podcast for the second time (the first time under a different run) and both times the discussion at hands was about foldables? Maybe it is, but whatever the case may actually be, this episode is all about the Pixel Fold and our evaluations on how Google's first step into foldable phones has landed.Google Pixel Fold review: An $1,800 rough draftPixel Fold Review: The Price Isn't The Point - Mr.MobileAnd if you want to be reminded of the first time we had Fisher on, it was for talking about the Motorola Razr. The original one. That folded. In 2020. You know.Android Police Podcast Ep.357 — A Razr to a Phone Fight ft. Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile)Android Police lives here. Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

It's a study of contrasts with reviews going out for Motorola's Razr+ and Google's Pixel Tablet. This week, the Android Police podcast is graced by the presence of Digital Trends mobile editor Joe Maring to chat about garbage fires and unexpected triumphs as well as marketing of charming and questionable natures.02:34 | SucksGoogle Pixel Tablet review: That first-gen feelingThis is what Google’s new weather app looks like on phones29:17 | SurprisesMotorola Razr+ review: My new favorite foldable45:13 | PiratesGoogle's latest Pixel campaign stars the iPhone as its clueless best friendChromebook X is Google’s new high-quality laptop initiativeReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

It's a summer of discontent running right through the Android Police podcast. Topping our show, of course, is Reddit's war on itself — namely, the user community it relies on for its success. We also watch the axe fall on more Google services with even more uncertainty ahead for its entire business. Finally, we talk about wood and how nice it looks and feels... on a phone. Dog days? Psh, who says these are dog days?08:11 | The Reddit ChroniclesReddit blackout explained: Why subreddits have gone darkA popular Android Reddit app may survive the site's absurd API pricing23:15 | All the Googley bitsThe EU threatens to break up Google over advertising dominance concernsPrivacy concerns are keeping Google Bard from making its debut in the EUGoogle’s Pixel June Feature Drop is here with cinematic wallpapers and much moreGoogle's a little surprised at how we've all been using RecorderThe Google Pixel Fold seems to be having inventory issues34:02 | OvertimeMy time with Motorola's new Razr phones has me rethinking foldablesSony Xperia 1 V review: Too much money, not enough phoneGoogle Domains is dead, business sold to SquarespaceReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

We're not beyond giving Apple some attention here at the Android Police podcast, especially during a week where the company decided to tease a $3,500 VR headset. Indeed, the road to popularization is long and filled with deep potholes, but the company is taking a chance on it in neglect of its other major existing platforms — arguably harming the Apple user experience by raising the already-high walls surrounding its garden. This week, we have XDA-Developer Apple Editor Mahmoud Itani on our show to discuss. Also, our own Stephen Schenck and his 2 million Reddit Karma.03:05 | Apple's seedHands-on: The Apple Vision Pro is best AR and VR experience I've ever tried (and I've tried many) (xda-developers.com)iOS 17 beta 1 hands-on: A buggy delight that further alienates Android usersApple is going to let you use your iPhone as a smart display with new Standby featureiPadOS 17 brings interactive widgets, enhanced lock screen, Health app, and morewatchOS 10: Smart Stack, new features, and everything you need to knowiOS 17 might just make iPhone owners hate green bubbles less43:31 | ChaffReddit looks set to kill third-party clients with multimillion dollar feesApollo for Reddit is shutting down - The VergeIt’s not just Apollo: other Reddit apps are shutting down, too - The VergeAndroid 14: News, features, leaks, and what's new in Beta 3Android 14’s new lock screen customization is live in Beta 3Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

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