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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

Google Bard dominates the conversation starters in tech circles for another week and the Android Police podcast is no exception as we get some early off-kilter responses that are sure to amuse and bemuse at your dinner parties. Similarly, some former Pebble employees are thinking about some names for a small phone they want to make. And if Meghan Trainor isn't out of your head after nearly a decade, well, get ready to be reintroduced with our Pixel Tablet convo. What a week, y'all.03:31 | Once a Bard, Always a BardHow to use Google Bard to find the information you're looking forGoogle Bard has arrived to blow your mind15 best funny Google Bard responses so far15:03 | Gadgets GaloreThe Oppo Find X6 Pro combines a throwback design with a cutting-edge 1-inch camera sensorLatest Google Pixel Tablet leak is all about that basePebble founder's Small Android Phone team wants to keep the dream aliveThe new Huawei Mate X3 is one of the world’s lightest foldable phonesThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could almost be usable when folded43:24 | Chat StewYes, your Google smart speakers are louder than usual at lower volumesAndroid 14 could finally separate the ringtone and notification volumesCTL's new see-through Chromebook offers a peek at its gutsReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

For, like, a hot second. And not before we get through a flood of Pixel 7a and Pixel 8 intelligence from the past week. Also on the docket, a Samsung non-controversy, a real Samsung controversy, a new Samsung phone, and... just a lot. It's everything, everywhere, all at... okay, maybe not so much that. No multiverse here. Just a lot of tech talk on the Android Police podcast.05:11 | Eight is GreatBig Pixel Fold and 7a leak suggests a summer full of new Google hardwareGoogle's Pixel Fold might just avoid the pricing pratfall of past foldablesCheck out the Google Pixel 7a in these hands-on imagesThe Google Pixel 7a prototype eBay listing reaches its inevitable conclusionThe Google Pixel 8 leaks in renders and it's a tad smaller than its predecessorFirst look at the Google Pixel 8 Pro fixes the ugliest things about its predecessor36:07 | SamstuckSamsung gave the Moon a beauty filter because that's what users actually wantInsecure Exynos modems put dozens of Samsung devices, and other Android phones, at riskSamsung's Galaxy A54 5G is just the right amount of phone for 202348:04 | Grab BagYouTube TV now costs more than twice as much as it did at launch'BlackBerry' movie trailer lets you relive the smartphone's chaotic (and Canadian) early daysMicrosoft 365 Copilot aims to boost productivity at every level thanks to AIFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Whip out the Dole Whip and relax with the Android Police podcast! This week, we cover the usual grounds with the I/O event announcement and more progress on Android 14. Spotify plans to clean up the mess it's made out of its app with a tiny cotton swab, YouTube cleans up its language about bad language, and Sonos shapes up with some speakers coming out of its comfort zone. All that and more in the next 54 minutes.04:52 | Google coverageGoogle I/O 2023 is set for May 10thAndroid 14 Developer Preview 2 is here for Pixel phonesYou can now try Android 14’s new back gesture on the latest developer previewAndroid 14 makes me excited for the future of gesture navigation22:55 | On (the) MediaSonos Era 100 and Era 300 first listen: Adding a new dimension to the smart speaker gameSpotify's app redesign takes cues from TikTok to help you find new contentYouTube now allows mild-ass swearing without slashing creator ad revenue41:28 | Chicken Caesar Wrap It UpMeta is building a decentralized, text-based social network (platformer.news)Xiaomi 13 Pro hands-on: Xiaomi is growing upReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Will, Manuel, and, for the first time, our editor-in-chief James gather for a debrief round robin after a week of MWC 2023 coverage. From spotting Carl Pei at the Unihertz booth to destroying Motorola's rollable phone concept with facts and logic(?), the team's got a lot to talk about. Too bad our expensive audio recorder doesn't like our expensive SD cards. Or that we didn't have a Mini-USB cable. Despite all of that, we hope you enjoy this episode of the Android Police podcast!OnePlus 11 Concept hands-on: This mobile cooling tech isn’t for saleOnePlus's folding phone is official, and it launches this yearMotorola Rizr rollable concept hands-on: Simultaneously cool and dumbThe Nokia G22 is taking Fairphone head onLuna - Embrace the Light in Your Life (unihertz.com)Nothing Phone 2 will be powered by a top-end Qualcomm chipsetHonor Magic Vs review: You win some, you lose someXiaomi 13 Pro hands-on: Xiaomi is growing upThe Tecno Phantom V Fold undercuts the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 by hundredsRealme brings 10-minute ultra-fast charging outside of China with the GT3MWC 2023 | Android PoliceFind the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @Will_Sattelberg @PointJulesReach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0