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Will and Daniel are back on the Android Police podcast covering some breaking news that folks in our space have been expecting for a while now. But will Epic Games and the Department of Justice actually bring Google to heel? After all, we are talking about an internet monolith controlling several major markets that consist of our core experiences navigating the online and mobile worlds. And will the relief sought be the relief brought forth? Also, we take a twirl around the edge of your phone's screen, get a wake-up call from Nintendo, and recall the Microsoft Kin on the show this week!04:12 | Axe GrindingEpic just won almost everything it asked for in its Google Play Store trialGoogle's appeal of the Epic ruling asks 'Why not Apple?'4 ways the Play Store could change after Google ordered to offer alternatives to its app platformThe DOJ wants to break up Google, suggests splitting Chrome and Android45:35 | Lower StakesSmartphone bezels are almost too slim, and that's a big problem for usabilityNintendo's Alarmo calls on your favorite characters to get you out of bedSamsung says sorry for not innovating enoughMicrosoft Introduces ‘Kin’, Shows That They, Like, Totally Get KidsGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: A splash of color in a drab marketOur 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 Android Police podcast is thrilled to be joined this week by longtime Verge producer and freshly-minted indie tech creator Becca Farsace! Since leaving the Vox fixture, she's been on an incredible ride through the "middle of nowhere" as she describes it towards... well, "nothing," wherever that is. Building off her considerable knowledge base in cameras, Daniel sits down with Becca to chat about whether she'll end up placing the iPhone 16 over the Pixel 9 this year for top smartphone camera. But if you love tales about storycraft and waxing philosophical about the tech that keeps our lives tethered in place, get comfy and strap in.How an iPod Nano became my favorite camcorderThe OnePlus Concept One is very, very orangeWhat you need to know about the iPhone 16's cameras999 Photos on the Pixel 9 Pro XL#36: Today's the Day | Reply AllNikkormat: The Sport Utility of 35mm SLRs — Blog (fogdog-photography.com)Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar | GoodreadsBecca Farsace on Leaving The Verge and Going Independent | The PetaPixel PodcastOur 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

This week dives deep into the new Google TV streamer and the Pixel Buds Pro 2, which spark mixed feelings among tech enthusiasts. It also explores the nuanced dynamics of parasocial relationships in content creation, shedding light on audience expectations. A candid review of Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE raises questions about consumer relevance in a crowded market. Plus, tech controversies surrounding prominent creators and their pricing models highlight the balancing act between personal connection and commercial success.

Fall hasn't even started and we're already looking to next year with the Galaxy S25 phones rumbling their way into the rumor pipeline. And so, the Android Police podcast will be taking the bulk of our runtime this week to distill what we're hoping to get out of another year of Samsung-weighted expectations. That plus the false return of Flappy Bird, changes in how teens might use Instagram, and a home repair conversation that didn't make the edit — all of that, this week!04:00 | Samsung All the WayLeaked Galaxy S25+ renders reveal Samsung will borrow a design cue from its latest foldableThese Samsung Galaxy S25+ leaks contain both good and bad newsSamsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra could outshine the iPhone 16 Pro Max in more ways than oneHere's how Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra may look different to the S24 UltraLeaked Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra renders reveal an iPhone-like flat designSamsung plans massive round of layoffs as Galaxy sales plateauThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S10's launch could be around the corner27:17 | A Viral Spiral into AIMy Rep read my novel. She didn’t care for it. : r/replikaWill Instagram’s Teen Accounts help kids? | Vox43:16 | Grab and GoGoogle is making it easier for Android apps to detect and block sideloadingAndroid 15's new sideloading restrictions spare Google Play and third-party app storesFlappy Bird's return mired in bad vibes as the original creator weighs inGreen bubbles just got a massive upgrade: RCS is officially available for iPhonesEnd-to-end encryption for RCS with iPhone users is coming 'as soon as possible'Google's leaked codenames shatter our hopes of a Pixel 10 XLOur 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 3.0Hey there, audio folk. This is our first full episode using a new workflow to produce the podcast to accommodate our expanded video output. That's right, we're doing video podcasts for real with clips and the full show available on our YouTube channel, site, and various social media. It's an exciting venture for us and one that, we hope, will garner us more fans so that we're able to get the show financially sustainable. There will be some trade-offs, however, such as audio and edit quality that we have to make to ensure that our editor (hi) can manage this as part of their overall workload. We ask for your understanding and hope you'll continue to enjoy the show as longtime listeners. We also invite you to watch Daniel and Will on the tubes! Thanks.

Another year of Apple has really grown to become just that: another year. At least, that's what we think of it. And by "we," we of course mean the Android Police podcast and Joe Maring, mobile editor for Digital Trends who happened to be at Apple Park this week for the big launch. That leaves us with some questions about how the deck is stacked against Google and whether there are opportunities to be taken here. We dive in.5 takeaways for Android users from Apple's September hardware eventApple's new iPhone 16 is here showcasing a feature Android OEMs should copyApple really wants you to switch from Android to one of its new iPhone 16 modelsApple’s lackluster iPhone 16 updates leave the door wide open for GoogleiPhone 16 and 16 Pro hands-on: all about the button | Digital TrendsApple Watch Series 10 hands-on: a bigger upgrade than you think | Digital TrendsAlso:Sony announces the $700 PS5 Pro with a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI upscalingOur 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

Michael Fisher, known as Mr. Mobile, joins the discussion about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, highlighting its advancements over the original Pixel Fold. The conversation dives into the complex landscape of foldable smartphones, addressing app optimization issues and user experiences. Fisher critiques the device's performance, particularly in low-light photography, and examines the impact of pricing on consumer adoption. They also explore the evolving mobile app dynamics between Android and iOS, while sharing amusing insights about cinematic experiences and personal joys.

Congratulations on stumbling upon another Android Police podcast! This week, we conclude our collective reviews on the slab Pixel 9 series and we come to a resounding "it's alright." Whether or not you should buy it coming up from somewhere outside of the brand loyalty fold is another question and that really gets to whether you think the artificial intelligence features are important and positively useful to you. Oh, and our hosts have turned on their webcams for the first time in this iteration of the show and you won't be able to see much of that footage until we've had a chance to, uh, nail production down.01:13 | More like AI GLOATwareThe AI bloatware era is here. With the Pixel 9, Google is the worst offenderGoogle inadvertently confirms Android 15 for Pixels will release in OctoberPixel Studio Sunday: Share your outlandish image concoctionsGoogle Pixel 9 Pro review: The Goldilocks flagship (UPDATED)52:09 | Yes, We Had A Lot To SayMotorola Razr+ (2024) review: Everything I want from a flip phoneYelp throws down the gauntlet to Google's local search monopoly with retaliatory lawsuitTelegram downloads skyrocket after CEO's arrestThe iPhone 16 will be announced September 9thSamsung says third-party fast chargers are ruining your phone's finishThis smartphone brand trolled Samsung about how thick the Z Fold 6 isOur 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

Android Police's editor-in-chief rejoins the podcast with Will and Daniel this time as the trio give a debrief on their time reviewing the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL. We get to the fundamentals of the phones and everything is actually better this year! And there's a lot of positivity going on until we get to Pixel Studio and Reimagine and the consequences coming through. Toss in some cameos from Linus "Tech" Tips (we kid, Linus) and Unbox Therapy and you've got yourself a stew goin'.Google Pixel 9 review: So good, there's no need to go ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro initial review: The Goldilocks flagshipGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL review: The best big Android phoneGoogle 9 series offers Satellite SOS, but who will pay for it?Your Pixel 9 can now connect to emergency services via satelliteFrustrating data transfers are a thing of the past with Pixel 9's upgraded Android setup toolAndroid 15 QPR1 Beta 1 is here, but not on Pixel 9I actually like Google's first-party Pixel 9 and 9 Pro case, and that's surprisingGoogle's Pixel Screenshots will turn all those screengrabs you hoard into valuable infoI tried Google's new Pixel Studio app, and it's a mess | Digital TrendsExcerpts from Linus Tech Tips (YouTube) and Unbox Therapy (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

This Android Police podcast has been recorded live in front of a studio Will and Daniel as both wax critical on this week's Made by Google event. What of the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold? Is the narrative over artificial intelligence being steered in the right direction, perhaps maybe towards a thousand little directions? Hey, Fisher, when are you bringing Clicks to the Fold? And when is the Toy Story-Avatar cross-over event we've been waiting for? All of that this very week. Listen to the show. Now.The Pixel 9 Pros are the phones I've always wanted from GoogleThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a huge leap forward for Google's foldable phonesGoogle's Pixel Watch 3 arrives in two sizes with massive display upgradesGoogle's Pixel 9 flagships go official with a new model that suffers from shrinkflationGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 are here with smart design changes and smarter featuresIt's official, the Google Pixel 9 series won't ship with Android 15Gemini Live is ready to take on GPT-4o's real time chats, if you have a Google One subscriptionGoogle's Pixel Screenshots will turn all those screengrabs you hoard into valuable infoA year later, I finally love my Google Pixel Watch 2 (androidauthority.com)The new 'Toy Story 5' trailer might not be so new after all - 9to5MacExcerpt from Google.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

The Android Police podcast returns for a trot through the big Google anti-trust ruling this week and what details you might be missing to help it make more sense. After that, it's Pixel pricing prognostications, Apex Legends-aping foldable phones, and a Wiggles-induced rant about the failing company that is luxury audio brand Sonos. And there's about 15 minutes of cut material that we won't be sharing with you this time around.03:11 | Justice?Judge rules 'Google is a monopolist' in landmark antitrust decision23:08 | Made?Leaked US pricing shows that Google's new Pixel 9 Pro models won't come cheapLatest Pixel Watch 3 leak hints at a letdown in the processor departmentGoogle TV Streamer is officially here to take over for your ChromecastGoogle is killing Chromecast, and for once, it's the right moveAfter nearly a decade, Google announces a new Nest Learning Thermostat that looks like a Pixel Watch on your wallHow to watch Made by Google August 2024 event43:30 | Grab?My favorite foldable of 2023 may just be my favorite foldable of 2024, tooSonos claims it will fix its controversial app before launching anything newOur 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