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Samsung is playing a game of inches and it may not be worth the patience it's putting into it. The Android Police podcast takes a long look at the latest Unpacked showcase with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 giving us pangs of boredom and the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds 3 giving us Apple whiplash. It's a lot to deal with. Let us deal with it with you.02:42 | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is another half-step forward for the original foldable maker24:05 | Motorola's new Razr+ is everything I want from a flip phone and The Motorola Razr (2024) is a killer foldable that deserves better software support35:04 | Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro come with an Apple-inspired design and a price tag to match and The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra takes Android smartwatches to the extreme1:05:07 | The Samsung Galaxy Ring wants to give Oura a run for its money1:14:23 | Pixel 9 pricing leak comes with good and bad newsOur 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

Ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold6 debut this coming week, the Android Police podcast is trawling through our archives for a look back at the device series as a whole. Specifically, our former iteration of the show was able to grab onto the launch of the original Galaxy Fold and ride it all the way to its obfuscation into infamy with some broken glass and a lot of broken diodes. We also visit our reviews of the Fold4 and Fold5 in our current rendition of the program. Enjoy this holiday week edition and we'll see you next week.Android Police Podcast Ep.310Android Police Podcast Ep.317 — Failing FoldsAndroid Police Podcast Ep.336 — Android 10The Android Police podcast unpacks the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4Where does the Galaxy Z Fold 5 go from here, the Android Police podcast asksSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Leaks, news, rumored pricing, release window, and moreAndroid Police Podcast Ep.338 — Galaxy Flippy-FloppyOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Hosts featured in this episode include Corbin Davenport, Ryne Hager, Zachary Kew-Denniss, Stephen Schenck, Cody Toombs, Ara Wagoner, and Ryan Whitwam. Our editor is Jules Wang.Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.comMusic - "11," "18," and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Motorola unveils new Razrs with improved fit and finish. Google surprises with a Pixel 9 event in August. Discussions on Android updates, tech events, and Google trackers. Comparisons between Moto Z and Razer phones. Deliberations on future movie choices and VHS nostalgia.

Before we slip into something comfy for Hot Phone Summer, on this Android Police podcast, we rinse ourselves with some rumor upkeep on the Pixel 10 (of all things), the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, and even this year's Moto Razr. We engage in a sort of food fight with the Emoji Kitchen as our battleground and generative AI as the weapons. And we talk about legislatures moving to ban kids from using smartphones in school. There's also a little "State of the Show" address at the end, if you're interested in the meta.04:57 | The Fun StuffGoogle wants to help you cool down your overheating PixelGoogle's Pixel 10 processor will follow in the iPhone's footsteps in one important wayLeaked Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 dummies reveal persistent crease woesLeak confirms Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will adopt an AirPods Pro-like designGoogle's answer to Apple's Genmoji spotted in development for the Pixel 9Leak details Motorola's Razr+ 2024 will pack some big upgrades34:23 | The Head ScratchersNew York passes law aimed at protecting kids and teens from doomscrollingCalifornia’s governor is trying to crack down on smartphones in schools - The VergeUS surgeon general wants tobacco-like warning labels on social media - The VergeForbes letter threatens legal action against Perplexity AI over copyrightPerplexity Is a Bullshit Machine | WIREDUS sues Adobe after it 'trapped customers' with misleading Photoshop plans57:11 | Thoughts?Excerpt from WROC-TV/Nexstar (via Studio 31 Media Archive/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

In this podcast, they discuss Apple's shift towards giving more freedom to its users at WWDC 2024. Topics include new AI features in iOS 18, Pixel Watch 3 leaks, Jabra earbuds demise, and more tech news. They compare Apple and Google's marketing strategies, debate on iOS Mail improvements, and explore voice command capabilities in iOS 15. The episode also covers Spotify's rumored price increase, Jabra's new earbuds, Samsung product leaks, and privacy in photos with RCS impact on group chats.

Chocolate, as we know it, is bad for us. No, not even the fancy high-cocoa dark stuff. But on this Android Police podcast, our conversation melts into how Google drives the misleading myths promoting it as a health food, pretty much. This episode synopsis also includes the OnePlus 13, HP TouchPad, and Zendaya. Look, you've made it this far, just listen to the darn thing. And thanks, Steve.02:49 | Squaring GoogleGoogle Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents (404media.co)Google is facing serious privacy breach accusations following recent leakGoogle says it won't keep your Pixel during a repair if you're caught using non-OEM parts15:35 | You SERPIf you aren't seeing AI Overviews in your search results, it's probably thanks to GoogleGoogle Cut Back AI Overviews in Search Even Before Its ‘Pizza Glue’ Fiasco | WIREDThe Benefits of Having a Healthy Relationship with Chocolate | Johns Hopkins MedicineNo, Chocolate Isn’t Good for You. Sorry | Office for Science and Society - McGill University (originally from The Montreal Gazette)Sorry, chocolate really isn't a health food. - The Washington PostTL;DR: Researchers look at cocoa beans as a source of beneficial flavanols that can be used as part of a greater regimen. In general, chocolate that we consume has been processed where little flavanol content remains if any and is packed with sugar and fat, both known to be detrimental to your health when they are a significant part of your diet.39:13 | Too MuchHumane tells all 37 AI Pin owners to stop using its charging caseThe OnePlus 13 might include a massive battery, but it comes at a costSonos Ace review: Winning in the tie-breaker (pocket-lint.com)Sonos Ace review: A first stab at premium headphones that hits the mark (androidpolice.com)Spotify's strange Android icon redesign issues seem to be fixedApple admits the Pixel 8 has longer guaranteed software support than the iPhoneApple's AI push will reportedly be called Apple Intelligence, of course (engadget.com)ASUS Scammed Us (Gamers Nexus | YouTube)‎Challengers (2024) directed by Luca Guadagnino • Reviews, film + cast • LetterboxdAudio excerpt from Intel (via gw4yn). Thanks, Steve.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

Discussions on Google's AI response, Android 15 features, Sony's game releases, and the charm of Astro Bot on PS5. Plus, insights on SEO data leaks, OpenAI's news integration, and Google Home widgets for Android homescreens.

To think that the lowly internet commenter is being done wrong by multi-million-, even multi-billion-dollar brands. Why, perish such sacrilege! You see, there's a certain unease on this week's Android Police podcast as Will and Daniel trickle through how Sonos is banking heavily on some poorly-formed assumptions about its customer base and how Microsoft and Google are overcommitted to making money off of their investments sunk into artificial intelligence. Before all of that, we recap our first-round impressions of the Pixel 8a.01:48 | AI isn't itGoogle's AI-packed I/O keynote was missing the one thing I actually wanted to seeGoogle Pixel 8a review: A great phone that I'm not sure you should buyThe Pixel 8a might be my favorite Google phone yet, but I'm still not sure I can recommend it29:44 | DeucesSonos finally enters a new market with $449 Ace headphonesPeople hate the new Sonos app even as company calls redesign 'courageous'Sonos' CEO has some regrets about the recent app redesign rolloutAndroid 15 Beta 2 brings back media volume controls for casting49:43 | EncroachmentDell, HP, Lenovo, and more jump on the Snapdragon X train with Microsoft's Copilot+ AIHumane is looking for a buyer, just like the AI PinOne week in and Google's AI Overviews are already getting adsGoogle is in damage control mode following AI Overviews fiascoTurns out OpenAI's voice assistant sounding like Scarlett Johannsson wasn't much of a coincidenceExtra Links:Suicide Prevention Resources from OpenCounselingThe Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel | Jenny NicholsonWhat Does A Great Cup Of Coffee Taste Like? | James HoffmannExcerpts from Disney/Pixar, Annapurna Pictures/Stage 6 Films, OpenAI, and James Hoffmann.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, Will and Joe Maring, editor of the section dubbed Mobile for Digital Trends, are starved of sleep and proper equipment prior to sharing their thoughts about Google I/O 2024. If you've been living above ground for the past couple years, you know what this song and dance is working up to: more artificial intelligence promises, more asphalt for the road on which the kicked can lies, and extremely inadequate results that would probably make your parents think twice about sticking them on the fridge door.The good news is that you'll all get to try this smorgasbord in any case, so let's talk it through and prepare you for what you'll see.Google I/O 2024: Everything announced so farGoogle I/O 2024 showed how it wants Gemini to pull all its products togetherAt I/O 2024, the theme for Android's future was safety | Digital TrendsGemini comes to Google Photos to supercharge search and curationGoogle Photos wants to stop memes from killing your feed's vibeMy Google Photos library is getting to be unmanageableAsk Photos is the AI-powered Google Photos tool I've been waiting forI saw Google's 'vision for the future of AI assistants' at I/O, and I'm cautiously optimisticI saw Google's futuristic Project Astra, and it was jaw-dropping | Digital TrendsGoogle's AI-packed I/O keynote was missing the one thing I actually wanted to seeOpenAI releases GPT-4o, a faster model that’s free for all ChatGPT users - The VergeChatGPT will be able to talk to you like Scarlett Johansson in Her - The VergeAudio excerpts from Disney/ABC and Bad Robot.You can also find Joe Maring on X. 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 - "12," "18," and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

Discussions include the next-gen iPad Pro, Pixel 8a with AI features, American Idol's impact on iMessage, Apple's controversial ad, and Google's Pixel Tablet challenges. TikTok sues US, Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 adds wireless charging, and more on messaging platforms and texting culture.