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On the Android Police podcast this week, our arms are circling back around the clock to our Galaxy Watch 6 review and springing forward to the Pixel Watch 2 as we're on the rumor watch. We'll stop with wordcraft and continue with more ineffective PR campaigns from Google whether you're dealing with training its AI (or the perceived sucking of data for the purposes of training that AI) or blocking ads on YouTube. We cover it all. Lost was good.03:26 | Google's WatchNew Google listing gives us our most official look at Pixel Watch 2 specs yetThe Pixel Watch 2 might get the metal band Google promised for its predecessorGoogle kills Assistant for Wear OS 2 watches18:00 | Samsung's WatchSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 review: Bright but never bold29:16 | Google, Google, Google, XiaomiGoogle could soon roll out a convenient new way to unlock your phoneGoogle's next big swing at AI rumored to launch this fallGoogle is desperate to sell Pixel Tablets, pushing ads via notificationsGoogle's new Transparency Center has big Don't Be Evil energyGoogle wants to reduce hearing loss with Android 14's latest safety featureYouTube’s anti-ad blocking test gets even pushier with a new timerXiaomi's new Mi Mix Fold 3 has all the things the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 doesn'tOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

Our official verdicts on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, Watch 6, and Tab S9 series are online and Stephen Schenck is in for Will this week to help us expand upon them in vocal form on the Android Police podcast. With iteration the name of this battle, where does the next one take us in this "war?" Also up in the episode, some grumblings about the Pixel Watch 2, Android 14, and One UI 6. And we write up a manuscript for a new Google-y movie starring Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci.01:43 | Samsung reviewsSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Something pithy when it's publishedSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Polished to a sheenSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review: Iteration with a twistSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 review: Premium, powerful, pricey40:41 | The NewsGoogle just enabled RCS by default for all Messages usersFor real this time: Samsung launches One UI 6 betaAndroid 14 Beta 5 arrives as one last scheduled update before stable releaseAndroid 14 will make scrolling in Chrome as smooth as iOSOnePlus is ready to make a splash with a touchscreen you can actually use while wetGoogle Pixel Watch 2 could pack all the right upgrades over its predecessorOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, and Will Sattelberg. Stephen Schenck filled in this week. 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

We're celebrating the big one-zero at the Android Police podcast, but not for ourselves (though we do get a pizza party at the end of the show). We're taking a look back at three Google products that helped get Google's hardware department where it is today: the Chromecast, the Nexus 7 (the second one), and the Moto X.04:50 | ChromecastGoogle Chromecast at 10: Our hopes for new hardwareHey Google: Make your next Chromecast like this23:43 | Nexus 710 years ago, Google launched the 2nd-gen Nexus 7, and no tablet has captured its magic since34:06 | Moto XMoto Maker Customization System For Moto X Shown Off In Video, Coming To Other Carriers As Well47:11 | Other newsExclusive Google Pixel Watch 2 faces leak online showcasing dynamic themingOnePlus Open foldable faces possible delayAndroid’s unknown tracker alerts are starting to go liveGoogle’s new search tool will make your most private photos disappearSync for Reddit returns as Sync for LemmyOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

It's a flub. A flop. Samsung's pocket flaps are showing and the numbers are not good. At least that's what we're making of this week's Unpacked event. Daniel, Ara, and Will are putting in their say on this episode of the Android Police podcast. From the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5, the Galaxy Watch 6, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series (which we didn't remember inviting to the party), there's just a lot of gristle to chew through. Sharpen your teeth.02:34 | Flippy Floppy MessThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 wasn't made for youThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 fixes my biggest gripe with Samsung's flip phoneSamsung Profit Beats Estimates, Signal of Tech Spending Rising Again - BloombergGalaxy Flip 5 / Fold 5 Hands-On – After A Year On The Flip 4 & Fold 4 (Mr. Mobile / YouTube)34:45 | Six O'ClockI wore the Galaxy Watch 6 and Samsung hoped I’d never take it off45:11 | What Tablets?Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 series brings slight upgrades but keeps its painful price54:16 | A Mixture of Bodily FluidsGoogle pushing for better big-screen appsSay goodbye to Twitter and hello to XReminder: The official ChatGPT app for Android is now up for grabsThe Sony WF-1000XM5 are here and they are glossy‎Oppenheimer (2023) directed by Christopher Nolan • Reviews, film + cast • LetterboxdOur regular hosts are Daniel Bader, Ara Wagoner, 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

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