Android 10 is officially here, and rolling out to phones as we speak. Adam and Joe walk you through all the new features coming to our favorite operating system. We’ve got new permissions, dark mode, brand new gesture controls, and so much more! This is one of the biggest updates we’ve seen thus far, so be sure to tune in and find out what’s new and hot! Recorded September 2, 2019 Topics covered Android 10 official release rolling out today! EVERYTHING new in Android 10 - Full overview (video) The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast

To get a better idea of just what the Samsung Galaxy S10 has to offer, Adam and Joe sit down with David Imel, the chief reviewer of Android Authority. David takes us on a tour of not only the Galaxy S10, but everything that Samsung brought to its Unpacked event. We go into all the details, so pull up a chair and strap in. Recorded February 21, 2019 Topics covered Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10e, and S10 5G are here! Samsung Galaxy S10 hands-on: Samsung’s latest flagships set a new bar Samsung Galaxy S10 price, release date, and availability The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

Thanks again, Android Authority crowd, for letting us butt in. Your normal programming will return next week. But if you like us, subscribe! This is your last chance to win a Pixel 3 XL! Another one bites the dust. Netflix has cancelled its original Marvel tv series, DareDevil, and speculation is that Disney is just consolidating its properties in advance of its own streaming service, but...is it? Our roundup features stories about the Microsoft roadmap, the new Sirin Finney blockchain phone, Google Assistant’s new manners, worldwide Chinese internet, watching porn at Starbucks, and AT&T predicting the future. www.dgit.com@DgitDaily

Don’t forget to try to win a Pixel 3 XL courtesy of...us! Google Fi is now an official MVNO which you can sign up for today. It expanded its support phone options, but does it make sense for the average consumer? Your mileage may vary. Our roundup features stories about the notch replacement a.k.a the hole, the popularity of the iPhone XR, a case to not buy a launch-day Pixel phone, equipping soldiers with AR, DJI’s new camera/gimbal, the FTC’s investigation of loot boxes and child gambling. www.dgit.com@DgitDaily

NASA successfully landed on the moon resulting in one of the most awesome handshakes ever seen on YouTube. Also, we learn about holes upcoming in phone screens - and it’s not all that great. Our roundup features stories about new tariffs on phones coming into the US and thanks 45, choosing between Google and Alexa, the state of technology in 2018, Microsoft and Apple’s struggle atop the market cap hill, Japan’s rising vacant housing crisis, and National Geographic’s top 100 photos of the year - they’re seriously great. Subscribe to the DGiT Daily Podcast! www.dgit.com @DgitDaily

Your top story of the day - NASA is landing a new spacecraft on the surface of Mars, and you can live stream the seven minutes of terror on YouTube today at 3:00PM ET. Android Authority, CNET, and Amazon (natch) all have awesome Cyber Monday hubs for you to check out Our roundup features stories about LG’s 16 camera phone patent, Apple’s day in court, Tesla’s brush with death, jaywalking in China, an airplane with no moving parts, and the most amazing things in the universe. Subscribe to the DGiT Daily podcast on Pocketcasts! www.dgit.com@DgitDaily

We discuss the new design of Wear OS and the usefulness of smartwatches in general. Fortnite fumbled it’s Play store-less launch much to Google’s delight, but Google was a little bit of a jerk to them because of it.It’s IFA-week so we’ve got a gaggle of device launches including the Mi Band 3, the Honor Play, and more. Plus, we take a look at Hollywood’s version of our gadget future and discuss which one we’re closest to today. Don’t forget to answer our question of the show: What 5 apps would you want notifications form on the Mi Band 3? Use the hashtags #AAPodcast and #MiBand5 Time codes: 2:15 – Huge Wear OS redesign is coming, check out how it works in these GIFs 11:10 - Fortnite’s first Android Installer had a major security flaw 22:20 - Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review 28:55 - Honor Play review: Flagship specs on a budget 34:35 - How sci-fi movies and TV shows have imagined mobile phones, smartphones and tablets The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

The Android Authority Podcast is back, bringing you all the top stories of the past seven days. Hosts Adam Doud, Jonathan Feist, and Joe Hindy will give you the news, opinions, and commentary every Friday. Plus, we'll be bringing you bonus episodes with our featured stories. These episodes will take a deep dive into a single topic that needs a bit more love. From interviews with industry insiders to flagship phone releases, our featured stories will give you an in depth look at the topics that matter most. All this and more on the re-released Android Authority podcast!

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Lanh Nguyen, Nirave Gondhia, David Imel and Adam Molina are on deck for the final AA Podcast. We have nothing but gratitude for everyone that joined us for the run. We leave you with knowledge: Dr. Hindyana Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Hindy", is a main character of the Android Authority franchise. George Lucas created the character in homage to the gaming heroes of 1980s. The character first appeared in the 2011 film Raiders of the Lost XDA Developer, to be followed by Hindyana Jones and the Temple of Lifehacks in 2013, ultimately finishing the trilogy with Hindyana Jones and the Kingdom of Android Authority. The character is also featured in articles, podcasts and other media. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with DroneRush.com, VRSource.com, SoundGuys.com and of course, AndroidAuthority.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week... Until now. Rough Timecodes: Just us saying goodbye.  

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Lanh Nguyen, Nirave Gondhia and David Imel get together to chat about how the end is nigh, sadly. This is our officially announcement that the end of the Android Authority Podcast is one week away. Shout out to us with #AAFinalPodcast on Twitter to share your favorite moments from the last 131 episodes of the show, we'll try to get them all into the final show. We're sad to see the end to our little show, but we're here with our second penultimate episode, that's the second of our three final episodes, not long after our second two year anniversary episode.  It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Joshua Vergara loves the word "penultimate," he just doesn't like what it means for the show. Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina join in to chat technology on this penultimate episode, #114 of the Android Authority Podcast. We start with a fun discussion on our wallpapers of choice, followed by discussing what HTC needs to do to survive, then we finish off by suggesting that $1000 is, or is not, too much for the upcoming Note 8. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: 21:00 - Wallpapers 41:00 - HTC, you're failing still 55:00 - How much for the Note 8?!?! Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussion Wallpaper HTC needs some help Galaxy Note 8? That'll be $1000 please Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com   "Three seconds of action and you all crash into each other, this isn't football, this isn't how you drive!"

That's right, our lovely listeners, the Android Authority Podcast is coming to a close in a couple of episodes. Listen to this week's episode for more information about it and how you can enter to get some love from us during our final episode in a couple of weeks. Send your favorite moments from the AAPodcast using the hashtag #aafinalpodcast and we might send you some Google Play credit! With Jonathan Feist out with car troubles, the rest of the gang gets together to talk about the OnePlus 5 that was just reviewed and covered extensively at Android Authority. There is plenty to say about the company's latest phone that comes with a dual camera - speaking of dual cameras, we also talk about the impending LG V30 which should be the flagship announcement for this year's IFA in Berlin. Thank you all so much for listening to the podcast for these past couple of years, and we hope that you'll be there with us when we hang up our mics the only way we know how - by discussing (and sometimes ranting about) topics in Android as we have every single week. Rough timecodes: 21:00 - OnePlus 5 51:00 - LG V30

Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina get together to chat technology in episode 112 of the Android Authority Podcast. Josh is off to New York for his birthday - Happy Birthday! Back at home we're chatting E3, with all the great video games coming soon, particularly in VR, we're talking OnePlus 5, failings of major phone manufacturers, Pixel phone stats and features and we ask how many hours per day we use our devices. A major topic on the week, Amazon purchased Whole Foods, what could that mean for the massive online retailer?!? It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, Teddy Bears and E3. 17:00 - Amazon buying Whole Foods 34:00 - Top manufacturers struggling 43:00 - Pixel phones and features 47:00 - OnePlus 5 60:00 - How much do you use your phone? Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionPixel features Amazon buying Whole Foods Top manufacturers in trouble E3 on vrsource OnePlus 5 Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and David Imel get together early Sunday morning to chat technology in episode 111 of the Android Authority Podcast. We talk about tech in general, but two main topics guide the show, the HTC U 11 and smart assistants. Apple has a pod now, Amazon's Alexa continues to shine, but Google Home is catching up. The debate turns to software vs experience vs hardware, all the while considering practicality of it all based on current capabilities and limitations. Warning, we use all of the Personal Assistant trigger words, many times. If "OK, Google", "Alexa", "Echo" or "Computer" are your hotwords, consider using headphones for this show. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check-in is Off the Grid!. 15:00 - HTC U 11 30:00 - Personal assistants Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionHTC U 11 review What's wrong with all the Personal assistants? Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara (@jvtechtea) hung out in Taipei for Computex 2017. Joined by returning and special guests Nicole Scott (@nicole_scooter) from Mobile Geeks, Chris Velazco(@chrisvelazco) from Engadget and Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) from Gadget Match, the team talk about the show, Taipei, technology in general and reveal a little of the life behind the scenes. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqjoRMHyYQc   "THANK YOU!"

Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina get together to chat technology in episode 110 of the Android Authority Podcast. Andy Rubin has a new project on the go, called the Essential Phone, we may have, essentially, over-used that pun. Next up is new devices from LG, including the V30 and G6 Pro, followed by a look at the DJI Goggles and a poll on our site, how old is your phone? It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, NAB Show and more. 11:00 - Essential Phone 26:00 - LG V30 and G6 Pro/Plus 41:00 - DJI Goggles 48:00 - Poll, how old is your current phone? Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionDJI Goggles for Mavic Pro - on Charged.io Essential Phone LG V30 renders LG G6 Pro/Plus How old is your phone? Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel get together to chat phones, watches and drones in episode 109 of the Android Authority Podcast. We share some final thoughts on Google I/O, but mostly we're talking Android O, which, actually, is little more than an emoji conversation. It's okay David, you'll survive the blobs. DJI has announced a small new drone, the DJI Spark threatens to be the drone that puts drones in mainstream. Wearables rear their head again, we've all used a smart watch and/or a fitness band, but none of them have really stuck, what comes next? Finally, the HTC U11 makes an appearance, talking Edge Sense and more. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, Computex E3 and more. 17:00 - Google I/O redux 32:00 - Misfit, Withings and other smart watches 41:00 - DJI Spark 52:00 - HTC U11 Edge Sense Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionGoogle I/O Misfit Phase and Withings Steel HR DJI SPark HTC U11 Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara is in San Francisco for Google I/O 2017. Taking a couple days to let it all sink in, Kris Carlon, Nirave Gondhia, David Imel and Edgar Cervantes join together to chat about the event. Google I/O provided plenty of value to developers, introducing many great new tools that we'll see in products moving forward. Android O was a minor topic directly, but will be the version of the OS that gets all the best in the coming months. Google Photos got a few clever and intuitive (hopefully) additions and Google Assistant got a significant rollout... to iOS. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: It's all Google I/O, you'll just have to listen and enjoy.   Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionGoogle I/O - all the things Google Photos updates Google Assistant on iOS Android O update Assistants Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com   "#carrierbarrier"

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, David Imel and Adam Molina get together to chat technology in episode 108 of the Android Authority Podcast. Google I/O is only days away, so we chat about that for a moment, we ask if you root your phone, because we don't anymore. LG has made a leap in the market, the HTC 10 goes under the microscope again and we generally chat about life and technology. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Joe's blue hair, Lanh and Josh's Galaxy S8 vs G6 shootout, headphone battery life, boosted boards and busted cars. 22:00 - I am root 31:00 - LG market share 38:00 - HTC 10 revisited  58:00 - Google I/O Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionDo you root? Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6 LG market share jumps HTC 10 revisited - still worth it? Google I/O is May 17-19 Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel are still on the mic, with Adam Molina returning from a little bug to chat technology on episode 107 of the Android Authority Podcast. We chat drones, 360 cameras, T-Mobile stolen phone issues and Reddit. Then more Reddit... Our main topics include Android distribution numbers, HTC U 11, OEM specific features makes Josh talk about Blackberry, the internal storage question is less of a debate than ever and we chat a little about what comes next, our desired specs and features for the future of Android. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, Insta360, T-Mobile, Reddit and more. 33:00 - Android distribution numbers - Nougat on 7% of devices 50:00 - HTC U 11 58:00 - OEM Features, but not Blackberry and their keyboard 74:00 - Internal storage, how much do you need? 82:00 - Phones of the future   Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionDJI Goggles for Mavic Pro - on Charged.io Android distribution numbers May 2017 HTC U 11 OEM Features Internal storage poll Assistants Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel get together to chat technology in episode 106 of the Android Authority Podcast. The NAB Show in Las Vegas gave us plenty to discuss, including new accessories for your favorite drones. We chat about the Samsung Galaxy S8 and how Josh thinks it needs another camera with wide-angle lens, finally, we set off your Google Assistant over and over as we chat about personal assistant apps as they exist today.  It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Drones, NAB Show and more. 32:00 - DJI Goggles, Service plan 55:00 - Samsung Galaxy S8 needs another camera on the back, says Josh 79:00 - Personal Assistants suck, so far   Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionDJI Goggles for Mavic Pro - on Charged.io DJI Service plan - on Charged.io Samsung Galaxy S8 needs another camera Assistants Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara arrives late for the show, understandably, while Jonathan Feist and Adam Molina follow David Imel's lead through the intro and outro of the show. Episode 105 of the Android Authority Podcast is packed full of a bit of news, with the Chrome ad blocker, Nexus 6P bootloop and Huawei's RAM and file system lottery. Truth told, Josh's recent travels finally dominate the podcast, as we talk Xiaomi Mi 6 and the long time coming Samsung Galaxy S8. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team.  The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check-in with games, VR, audio gear and more. 20:00 - Huawei RAM and UFS file system lottery 25:00 - Huawei and Google sued over Nexus 6P bootloop and battery drain and Bose lawsuit over your data 35:00 - Chrome ad blocker 46:00 - Xiaomi Mi 6 74:00 - Samsung Galaxy S8   Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionSamsung Galaxy S8 Xiaomi Mi 6 Chrome ad blocker Huawei RAM fiasco Huawei and Google sued over Nexus 6P bootloops Charged.io VRSource.com SoundGuys.com

Joshua Vergara, Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy take a few minutes, or 40, to bring you up to speed and give you an idea what the team is working on. Please note, this is not a normal episode of the Android Authority Podcast, it's more of an extended check-in with a focus on coming events. By the time you read this, Josh will be on an airplane for China. Jonathan will be packing his bag for a DJI event and the NAB Show, a convention in Las Vegas. Joe Hindy will be, well, just going about his normal work week bringing you the best apps and games for Android. It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with Charged.io, VRSource.com and SoundGuys.com for some of the latest from our team. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check-in! This entire episode is one big check in, listen through to learn what we've been up to.

Joshua Vergara is joined by Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina for another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast. The guys enjoy a lengthy discussion on the new YouTube TV streaming service - is it worth it? Maybe. The ages old debate on hardware vs software buttons gets hashed out and Josh, at least, is excited that Pebble watches and apps will no longer need Pebble servers to operate. While the team was recording, Jonathan Feist enjoyed most of the day off, a bit of wind knocked out his power - having no electricity is like taking a vacation in this job. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in with Beyblades, free Samsung Gear 360 and Karaoke. 21:00 - YouTube TV 60:00 - Pebble services and hardware vs software buttons Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionYouTube TV Pebble releases watch apps from server needs Software buttons on the Galaxy S8

Joshua Vergara was in New York for the Samsung Unpacked event, where they announced the Galaxy S8 - you know he recorded a fun special episode with awesome guests to memorialize the trip. This week, John Velasco and Nirave Gondhia return to chat, joined by special guests Chris Velazco (@chrisvelazco), Cherlynn Low (@CherlynnLow) and Evan Rodgers (@evanrodgers) of Engadget. The topics were pretty straightforward, the Galaxy S8 was the main dish, with all other new things from Samsung on the side. Of course, they explored one other very important topic, what comes next? The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionSamsung Galaxy S8 launched Samsung Galaxy S8 hands-on 

Joshua Vergara returns from vacation, Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina join him for Android Authority Podcast #102. Only one piece of news should have been on the show this week, Android O. And maybe Super Mario Run. Josh's Huawei Watch 2 review made it in, as did a discussion on device colors and 'exclusive' products. Thank you to our sponsor this week, Tech Deals. Your source for Adobe software training courses, or photography, coding, hacking, publishing and more training as well, there's great VPN software and hardware such as reversible micro USB cables, drones and more. To see these and many more deals, head over to deals.androidauthority.com to save some cash and support Android Authority. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in includes talk about electric skateboards, V-Moda reviews and the weather. 28:00 - deals.androidauthority.com 33:00 - Android O 46:00 - Android O audio 64:00 - OnePlus released new colors, was the hype justified? 80:00 - Huawei Watch 2 87:00 - Super Mario Run Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionAndroid O dev beta released Android O audio overview OnePlus releases new color Huawei Watch 2 review Super Mario Run lands on Android All things Android O

Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, David Imel and Adam Molina take to the airwaves for Android Authority Podcast #101. With Josh on holidays, the team talks Google's latest phones, with codenames Walleye, Muskie and Taimen leaking out. Adam stole John Velasco's phone, and got away with it. Hangouts is splitting into Meet and Chat, at least professionally and the LG G6 is announced, but not yet for sale, you voted on whether you were planning to buy the phone, or wait to see the Samsung Galaxy S8. Bet you can guess what you voted for. Thank you to our sponsor this week, Tech Deals. If you are looking for Adobe software training courses, or photography, coding, hacking, publishing and more training as well, there's great VPN software and hardware such as reversible micro USB cables, drones and more. To see these and many more deals, head over to deals.androidauthority.com to save some cash and support Android Authority. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in includes talk about electric skateboards, V-Moda reviews and the weather. 28:00 - deals.androidauthority.com ad 32:00 - Google Pixel 2, Pixel XL 2 and Shamu 2... I mean, Walleye, Muskie and Taimen phones 42:00 - Project Jacquard 48:00 - Lost phone recovery tips 58:00 - Hangouts breaking into Chat and Meet 74:00 - Your votes on the LG G6 Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionWalleye and Muskie Google Taimen device rumorProject Jacquard Lost your phone? Can you get it back? Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet LG G6 poll "Fish are friends, not food."

Have you heard of the Android Authority Podcast? It's two years old and has a few episodes available - this is a milestone we're very proud of, this is Episode 100! Joshua Vergara leads the show with Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, David Imel and Adam Molina adding voice to our longest episode to date. Join us for a regular episode covering the latest news from MWC, Huawei and their perspective that 4GB of RAM is enough, last, Google Assistant is rolling to more devices, do you have it yet? The last portion of the show is fun and nostalgia, if you missed the first 99 episodes, take a few minutes to hear some of the funny moments, a trip down memory lane of the show through laughs and madness.   The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check-in includes talk about our history, earbuds, MWC, drones and antibiotics. 32:00 - MWC Talk 42:00 - Huawei doesn't believe in 4+ GB RAM 52:00 - Google Assistant for all 68:00 - CLIP SHOW! Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionMWC LG G6 4GB is enough RAM, says Huawei Google Assistant rolling out to more devices

Watch the show on YouTube here:  Joshua Vergara is in Barcelona, Spain. Admittedly, a good group from Android Authority is in Barcelona for MWC 2017, the biggest mobile show of the year. In this special episode of the Android Authority podcast, Josh hangs out independently with Nicole Scott (@nicole_scooter) of Mobile Geeks, she thinks the LG G6 is the winner of the show! Next up, Juan Carlos Bagnell (@SomeGadgetGuy) of Pocketnow, with his infectious personality, laughs along with Josh. Tablets and laptops join the conversation, as does the Samsung S Pen and wearables. The talk mostly stays on a high level, talking about how people see the various devices and what it's like to attend these fun tech shows. Not to mention that LG G6 screen corner situation. Last up, as both missed their flights, Michael Fischer (@theMrMobile) of, well, he's Mr. Mobile and Josh hang out for an hour to talk MWC. Fashion starts the chat, with vests and suits. What you really want to hear about, best of the show, behind the scenes at how the guys work and actual tech talk. Wearable tech rears its head, watches are big with these two, as is photography. Last, what are your shortcuts on the Blackberry KEYone keyboard. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: 02:00 - Nicole Scott 12:00 - Juan Carlos Bagnell 37:00 - Michael Fisher

Joshua Vergara and David Imel spent a few days in San Diego with Qualcomm, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and Adam Molina hung out at home, recording two separate mini-shows combine into this, a Qualcomm special episode of the Android Authority Podcast. Join the team as they recount their non-embargoed experience with Qualcomm and weather problems in southern California. Back at home, the news included Verizon's unlimited data plan, wow, as well as celebrating N.O.V.A. Legacy is on its way and Joe wants to help you use Google Maps a little more effectively. Stay tuned for a brand new show format coming soon, we want to get you, our faithful listeners, readers and viewers more involved in the show, and we think we have a solution. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check in with Josh and David with VR gaming talk and bad weather. 14:00 - Joe, Jonathan and Adam take over 18:00 - N.O.V.A. Legacy is coming soon 34:00 - Joe's hookup apps and useless apps 44:00 - Verizon goes unlimited, is it worth it? 62:00 - Back to Qualcomm with Josh and David 72:00 - Qualcomm working on Drone tech Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionVerizon has an unlimited plan N.O.V.A. Legacy coming soon Best Hookup apps Qualcomm news

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel officially close out the double digits with episode 99 of the Android Authority Podcast. That might be a lie, with a special episode coming next week, delaying episode 100, but we're close! Topics around the team included love and dating, but specifically how iPhone users have been found to judge Android users poorly. Android Wear 2.0 is rolling out, but is the smartwatch the right medium? Samsung putting the fingerprint scanner beside the camera, weird, but is that a problem? But first, we express that we're not overly worried about the Google Now Launcher exiting the Play Store. Stay tuned for a brand new show format coming soon, we want to get you, our faithful listeners, readers and viewers more involved in the show, and we think we have a solution. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check in with food, televisions, Bluetooth causing PC issues and more. 32:00 - Google Now Launcher going away 52:00 - Android Wear 2.0 update 70:00 - Samsung Galaxy S8 fingerprint sensor on the back? 84:00 - Love, and how iPhone users may think less of Android users   Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionGoogle Now Launcher going away Android Wear 2.0 update Samsung putting the fingerprint scanner on the back of the Galaxy S8? How is your dating game - is your Android device bringing you down?

Joshua Vergara, Jonathan Feist, David Imel and Adam Molina get excited for technology on the 98th episode of the Android Authority Podcast. Razer purchased Nextbit, so we imagine what will come of that, the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 stop getting full OS updates, and patches only promised through 2017. Google Voice received its first real update in a long, long time, then we talk AI and AR, but not until after diving into a big topic, the immigration bans from President Donald Trump and how they affect the technology and companies behind the tech. Stay tuned for a brand new show format coming soon, we want to get you, our faithful listeners, readers and viewers more involved in the show, and we think we have a solution. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough Timecodes: Check in with Karma drone, Amazon delivery issues, Games, health and fitness talk. 36:00 - Affects of Trumps travel bans and immigration restrictions on tech 46:00 - Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 no more full OS updates 54:00 - Google Voice get a big update 61:00 - Nextbit was purchase buy Razer 75:00 - AI and AR for your privacy and convenience Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionTrump travel and immigration bans Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 are dead, basically Google Voice gets a big update Razer bought Nextbit - gaming phones inbound? AI and AR, can they work together?

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, David Imel and Adam Molina take on the hard topics of the week, including figuring out what our personal resolutions mean to us, how many Twitter followers David has and that Joe turned a year older. Huga Barra announced he's leaving Xiaomi to come back to California, headed for Oculus under Facebook's control. We spend a few minutes talking about our thoughts on smartphone trends, specifically bezel sizes, leading to the topic of LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 - which are you more looking forward to? Stay tuned for a brand new show format coming soon, we want to get you, our faithful listeners, readers and viewers more involved in the show, and we think we have a solution. Happy (belated) Birthday Joe! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check in with our resolutions, goat workouts and a new laptop. 33:00 - Samsung talks Note 7 battery 43:00 - What we think of smartphone trends, particularly display bezels 57:00 - Hugo Barra leaving Xiaomi 79:00 - What are you more excited for, the LG G6 or the Samsung Galaxy S8   Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionSamsung clears up Note 7 battery situation Is bezel-less the 2017 design trend Hugo Barra leaving Xiaomi, headed to Facebook LG G6 vs Galaxy S8 expectation roundup

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel are joined by an all new personality on the show, from our very own SoundGuys.com, Adam Molina. With a SoundGuys presence, it should be no surprise the crew talk about audio gear for a bit, sharing their headphones of choice and more. In addition, talk about apps and gaming gets surprised laughs that a prominent pop star is now a character in Final Fantasy, and we learn that Andy Rubin, one of the fathers of Android, is off working on a new phone project. Stay tuned for a brand new show format coming soon, we want to get you, our faithful listeners, readers and viewers more involved in the show, and we think we have a solution. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check in with our new guest and some weather. 32:00 - Ariana Grande in Final Fantasy BRAVE EXVIUS 38:00 - New Android Nintendo games! 43:00 - Google Allo 5.0 60:00 - OnePlus Bullets Headphones 71:00 - Andy Rubin, founder of Android, making a new phone/OS? Relevant Links Android Authority Forums - Podcast discussionCES Extravaganza2016 recap: Games drive app marketNew Nintendo games coming this year Andy Ruben working on a new phone SoundGuys.com

Welcome to the first normal episode of the Android Authority Podcast in 2017! Hosted by Joshua Vergara, Jonathan Feist and David Imel ask Joe Hindy what he thought of CES 2017, enjoying his valuable outsider's perspective. I'm not sure we've had the chance to mention this yet (I'm joking!) but CES seemed to be all about autonomous cars and AI technology - but really, Amazon's Alexa was the star of the show, made available to hundreds of devices and services found on the show floor. Stay tuned for a brand new show format coming soon, we want to get you, our faithful listeners, readers and viewers more involved in the show, and we think we have a solution. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

The show is over - CES 2017 has come to a close! Josh, Jonathan, Lanh and Andrew Grush hang out for a bit to discuss the best and our favorites from our week in Las Vegas. Phones, laptops, smart cars, drones and so much more. We all agree that AI is the wave of the future, or at least the goal of the manufacturers and products we experienced at the show. Amazon's Alexa was the name we witnessed more than any other, support for the service was everywhere.  This episode breaks into two segments, with the crew coming to you from the closing moments on the show floor, then join Josh and Jonathan as they discuss the future of the podcast. We have great things coming to the Android Authority Podcast, we can't wait to tell you more. Thank you so much for joining us on this adventure. We hope you enjoyed CES 2017, we certainly did.   The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh sits down with one of the first people that got him into technology - the great Patrick Norton of TekThing and classic TechTV days. They sit down to talk about CES and Patrick goes off about how much he loves music and audio, all in front of the gondola rides of the Venetian Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the camera cuts out at around the 3 minute mark, but we still uploaded this great episode of the podcast for your listening pleasure. Enjoy this podcast with Patrick Norton!

Josh is joined by Jonathan Feist and David Imel as they collectively welcome two of Pocketnow's best, Jaime Rivera and Juan Bagnell. Discussions range from tacos to wearables to a couple Android phones right back to tacos in this really fun second edition of the CES 2017 series!

We're back at CES 2017 with the first in a series of daily podcasts hosted by Joshua Vergara! In this first episode, recorded right on the floor of Pepcom Digital Experience in the Mirage hotel, Josh is joined by AA team members Edgar, Jonathan, and David with a bunch of special guests! Nicole Scott of MobileGeeks, Hayato Huseman with PocketNow, Myriam Joire, and Stephen Schenck of PhoneArena, and a couple of new faces all come together for a discussion-heavy, tangent-riddled, and fun podcast that dives into a lot of the tech that we have been able to see in Las Vegas so far for CES 2017! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

We made it! 2016 wraps up for the podcast with this one last episode with Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel. Loosely talking about the latest in Android news, the team discuss their Christmas celebrations, socks, dive into Pho and so much more. We had tons of fun answering your questions from Twitter and Instagram before reminiscing our highlights from the year in the AA Podcast. Happy New Year! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: 6:45 - Did you see Joe topless? (We'll return to normal timecodes next week!)

In this edition of the Android Authority Podcast, Joshua Vergara is joined by Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and David Imel, a casual episode turns into serious discussion on gaming on mobile, Note 7 airplane nuisances, the Pebble 2 review was fun for Josh and we generally just hang out for an hour and a half.  Best of the season to all of you! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: 43:00 - Joe does not like mint and chocolate Alternative show title: "Please don't unsubscribe! (Also, we're sorry.)"

In this edition of the Android Authority Podcast, Joshua Vergara is joined by Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and David Imel, with more stories of global travel and bad weather. Topics of the week included further discussion on Android Wear, at least on wearables in general, before diving into fitness trackers and smart watches - do you sense a theme? Finally, we talk about Android keyboards, following the update of Google Keyboard to the new GBoard, which leads us to ask if the basic apps that we have on deck today are enough, or is there room for a new powerhouse app, like Tasker was in its day? The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Intro includes a quick primer on Asteroid OS by Joe 30:00 - Pebble updates and more Android Wear arguments 50:00 - GBoard and what keyboard we use 63:00 - Are basic apps good enough now?

In this edition of the Android Authority Podcast, Joshua Vergara is joined by Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, and a returning Nirave Gondhia (happy belated birthday!) as they get together to talk about two of the main topics of the week - rumors that surround the Samsung Galaxy S8 and its potential omission of the headphone jack, and the dissolving of Pebble as a company when fitness tracking company Fitbit bought many of its assets. There is plenty to talk about here as Josh gives his thoughts on Pebble as a company and product that he loves and the gang talks about what they think about smartwatches and, in particular, Android Wear. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   Rough Timecodes: Check in includes a live unboxing of the Snapchat Spectacles by Josh! 28:00 - Galaxy S8 headphone jack rumors 50:00 - Pebble is no more / Comments about Android Wear

While Josh is out, for the third (and potentially final) time, to acquire Snapchat Spectacles, the rest of the gang gets together to talk about the week's Android news. This episode, we have Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, and David Imel to talk about the potential of Google Assistant coming to the Nexus devices, the arrival of even MORE Pokemon in Pokemon Go, and the woes of Cyanogen and their recent dramas. Check the timecodes below if you want to jump to a specific topic! 01:00 - Spectacles Debacle 30:00 - Pokemon Go Updates 42:00 - Android Nougat 7.1 for Nexus 47:00 - Nexus 5X recalls and refunds by LG 60:00 - Cyanogen craziness The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and David Imel spend some time this week being thankful for you, our readers and listeners, in our Thanksgiving special, the Android Authority Podcast #089. Before we express our gratitude, we dive into the theory and horror of Black Friday sales, a crazy way to wrap up a family holiday in the United States. From there, we explore the news, including the OnePlus 3T, What a flagship means to us, Samsung preemptively defending the Galaxy S7 battery, our issues with early leaks, including some uncertainty on the LG V30. We have much to be thankful for this year, and we hope that you and yours get the chance to get together, enjoy a good meal and be thankful for one another, if nothing else. Happy Thanksgiving folks! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.   Rough Timecodes: A decent check-in this week includes fun talk about Black Friday deals and shopping opportunities. 33:00 - OnePlus 3T 43:00 - What's a flagship phone? 53:00 - Galaxy S7 batteries 60:00 - LG V30? 71:00 - What are we thankful for?

Joshua Vergara and Jonathan Feist are hanging out in LA, taking in the LA Auto Show, or at least Automobility LA, the press version of the show, and the immensely entertaining launch event for the DJI Inspire 2 and Phantom 4 Pro drones. Joined by special guest Nicole Scott (@Nicole_Scooter) the conversation started with the cars of the car show, followed by Hyperloop One and our thoughts on outdated Android tech in modern cars. Don't worry, we have Android stuff to talk about thanks to Joe and David DJI was a major event for us, reporting the new Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 2 on our partner site, Charged.io. With full Hollywood style theatrics, and a price tag to match, these are some impressive drones. Having said that, Josh and Jonathan were invited to a press event for the DJI Mavic Pro for the day after recording this show. Writing this up after the fact, stay tuned for our Mavic Pro coverage! While half the team was at play, Joe Hindy led the charge with David Imel back at home, recording an informative take on the news of the week. A decent check-in turns to thew OnePlus 3T, now that it's official, the Snapdragon 835 and how Google and Facebook plan to do away with fake news. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.   Rough Timecodes: No check-in from the road, just car talk, then Joe and David check in before talking Android. 00:00 - Why are we in LA? Cars! 23:00 - Mini Countryman Hybrid 30:00 - Porsche Panamera Hyrid and their 10-inch Lollipop tablets 37:00 - Hyperloop One high-speed trasnportation 43:00 - Final thoughts on the Auto Show 50:00 - Joe and David check-in 67:00 - OnePlus 3T 76:00 - Snapdragon 835 82:00 - Google and Facebook to block fake news

Joshua Vergara does his best to keep the team in line, while Jonathan Feist experiences internet issues and Lahn Nguyen and David Imel keep us entertained. Another informative episode of the Android Authority Podcast is in the bag, with no Joe. After checking in with our avoidance of the election topic and some laptop issues, we dive into high-priced phones. The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 reminds us of other expensive brands, leading us to think of products in a theoretical financed world, an exploration of consumerism. Self exploration continues as we talk the upcoming OnePlus 3T, dreaming of what we want to see in the new device, remembering what the original OnePlus offered. Finally, we close out the show with a chat on Google Home, Google Assistant and Google Daydream VR. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week. Rough Timecodes: David bought too many laptops and we're not talking elections, much, during our check-ins. 32:00 - Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 55:00 - OnePlus 3T announcing soon 72:00 - Google Home 80:00 - Google Daydream

Joshua Vergara, Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and David Imel enjoy a long check in before getting into another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast. Starting the show off with a lengthy Halloween talk (Joe dressed as Spyro,) the show dove into the Xiaomi Mi MIX, followed by the LG V20, which Joe has been using, then we talk some battery issues with the Nexus 6P on Nougat. Rounding out the show is a fun rumor mill, running down the fun that could be the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the OnePlus 3T. On a special note, shout out to David Imel and Edgar Cervantes, both are doing well recovering as needed from recent vehicular incidents.  The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

Jonathan Feist returns from Japan, Joe Hindy and David Imel have questions and our regular Android Authority Podcast tech talk ensues for another episode. Joe is a little upset about fake Amazon reviews, Jonathan drones on for half an hour about Japan, (which was awesome, by the way), David is unhappy with Google's versioning strategy, but happy for a Messenger update, Kris Carlon said the Apple A10 chip is pretty powerful, we talk it through and Xiaomi has a couple new phones, the Mi Note 2 and the Mi MIX, which Josh was in China to put his hands on. Finally, we take to Twitter and the Android Authority Forums to take your questions and comments, leading us to ponder if Google is positioning itself to purchase HTC. Think about it. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week. Rough Timecodes: Amazon review gripes and Jonathan's Japan trip during check in 46:00 - Google Messenger update 56:00 - Apple A10 chipset 66:00 - Xiaomi Mi Note 2 84:00 - Your questions from the Forums and Twitter

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy and David Imel give great insight into their personal lives on the latest episode of the Android Authority Podcast. The check in includes a remote hello from Jonathan from Japan, and Josh's experience at the LeEco event in San Francisco. Topics start off with the Google Pixel, talking value and ingress protection, Josh opens up a live Q&A session for the LG V20, a phone that was promoted as the first to sell with Android 7.0 Nougat, but isn't actually out yet. LeEco had a big event, Josh sounds like he enjoyed it for its dramatic approach, and the affordable Le Pro 3. An electric car, big screen TV and a bicycle made it to the show as well. The chat rounds out with a bit of news and some nostalgia over phones of the past.    The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

In an explosive episode (sorry, I had to do that) Josh and Joe are joined by returning hosts Lanh and David to talk about the week's top Android news. The Galaxy Note 7 discontinuation is obviously the biggest pieces of news and there is ample time given to the topic. However, before all that, David gives his recounting of the Oculus Connect event that he and VRSource covered just a couple weeks back. Lanh gives us his quick podcast review of the Sony Xperia XZ, the full review of which is on Android Authority; and, finally, we talk about Nougat 7.1 and the Developer Preview that basically leaves out Google Assistant. But perhaps the craziest piece of news actually came from the podcast itself - that Josh has been buying faulty USB-C cables and it actually claimed a victim. Yeah, it's that bad. Josh is inconsolable. Listen to hear more! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week. Rough Timecodes: Oculus Connect during David's check-in 32:00 - Note 7 discontinued 42:00 - Josh's life is changed 54:00 - Sony Xperia XZ 70:00 - Nougat 7.1 Developer Preview

Join Joshua Vergara, Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, and a returning Nirave Gondhia as they get together for another fun episode of the Android Authority Podcast! In this episode, it's all about the Google Pixel event where we were treated to announcements of the new Google products for 2016. Before getting into the actual devices and announcements, this week's check-in is largely a talk about Craig David, a favorite recording of artist of Josh and Nirave, who performed at the UK Google event (basically, Josh's FOMO was real). From there, however, the guys get into the big discussions - Google Wifi kicks off the event talk as Feist gives his thoughts on what could be a good solution for in-home connectivity. Google Home comes up next, and the general thoughts were that Home poses an interesting new direction for Google's robust and somewhat scary Learning Matrix. Speaking of the Learning Matrix, a tweet from a happy listener makes the guys ponder if Google's design direction for their products simply masks the fact that Google's services - like Google Assistant - are a bit too smart and somewhat terrifying. And finally the guys get into a big discussion regarding the Google Pixel phones and why they might be a little divisive for fans of Google's previous hardware endeavors - basically, it comes down to Pixel vs Nexus. See the timecodes below to see, roughly, where these topics all take place in the podcast and enjoy this episode of the Android Authority Podcast! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough timecodes: 24:00 - Google WiFi 35:00 - Google Home and Assistant 54:00 - Is Google Assistant terrifying? 68:00 - Google Pixel

Join Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist for another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast. Topics for the week start off with our real world difficulties with the Galaxy Note 7, Great news, we've launched a new site, Charged.io is our home for green technology, electric cars and drones, we discuss our expectations for October 4th, Google's product launch day, including our ideas on Nexus vs Pixel as a brand. As you know, our check-in is packed full of random tidbits of technology fun and how it influences our personal lives, but if you need to skip to the news, you're looking for the 26th minute this week. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and VR Source is the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. TabTimes is in full swing with our new content and strategy, if you are looking for the best tablet news and reviews, we've got you covered, but if you want ultrabook, iPhone and other general technology coverage, TabTimes is the place to be. Finally, we're very happy to introduce Charged, our new home for smart homes, electric cars, drones and so much more - the future of technology lives here, check out charged.io.  Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. Rough timecodes: 26:46 - Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, again 40:30 - We have launched Charged.io 44:48 - Pixel or Nexus? 55.45 - The rest of Google's potential Oct. 4 announcements

Join Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy and David Imel for another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast. Joe wanted to rant a little about the Windows 10 anniversary update, Josh explained his long trip that included Jimmy Westenberg's wedding, IFA in Berlin and iPhone coverage in Australia. A little more iPhone coverage followed. Joe has the ZTE Axon 7 in hand, listen on to see if he loves it or not. Josh issues a small warning, there is a lengthy check-in this week, for those that just want the news, jump forward half an hour this week, but you will miss some fun movie talk and an interesting peek into California living. Finally, Google has finally launched Allo! Is it all it was promised to be? Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and VR Source is the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Finally, we are very happy to announce the official launch of TabTimes 2.0. We're still covering the same great tablet news and reviews, but you can look forward to expanded coverage on ultrabooks, smartphones and all the tech that helps you get through your day. Check out the new and improved TabTimes! Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Join Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy as they welcome David Imel from VR Source to another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast. Joe goes out of his way to remind us that Lithium is a highly combustible substance, Launchers are adding Nougat features from the new Pixel Launcher, Sailfish and Marlin are getting ever closer to launch, there may be a new 7-inch Nexus/Pixel tablet coming and Pokemon Go updates to block root users - all root users, whether good or cheaters, say goodbye to GPS spoofing your in-game activity. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and VR Source is the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Finally, we are very happy to announce the official launch of TabTimes 2.0. We're still covering the same great tablet news and reviews, but you can look forward to expanded coverage on ultrabooks, smartphones and all the tech that helps you get through your day. Check out the new and improved TabTimes! Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Join Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist for another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast. Closing out our thoughts and impressions of IFA, we turn to a significant phone release, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus - you thought this show was all about Android, fooled you! As we run through the device, we can't help but make comparisons to our favorite Android phones, stay tuned to TabTimes for more on that. The LG V20, Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 battery issues and Sony Xperia XZ all make appearances this week as well. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and VR Source is the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Finally, we are very happy to announce the official launch of TabTimes 2.0. We're still covering the same great tablet news and reviews, but you can look forward to expanded coverage on ultrabooks, smartphones and all the tech that helps you get through your day. Check out the new and improved TabTimes! Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Join Joshua Vergara, along with Nicole Scott (@Nicole_Scooter), Jaime Rivera (@Jaime_Rivera) and Juan Carlos Bagnell (@SomeGadgetGuy) to talk IFA 2016. A meta discussion on tech events, including lots of talk about recent device announcements, turns to wearables and how they are becoming gender specific, which leads to gender role generalizations and possibly misguided expectations in the industry. At least IFA Young sounds like a ton of fun, for the millennials. Finally, VR takes the stage, with debate on rollout philosophy and the value for the average user.  Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Finally, we are very happy to announce the official launch of TabTimes 2.0. We're still covering the same great tablet news and reviews, but you can look forward to expanded coverage on ultrabooks, smartphones and all the tech that helps you get through your day. Check out the new and improved TabTimes! Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Join Joshua Vergara, Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and Andrew Grush for more talk about Android and the tech world on the Android Authority Podcast. This week we have just two tiny, barely significant topics, Android 7.0 Nougat is live and IFA is just around the corner. Who are we kidding, these are huge topics, which we dissect and cheer for over the course of 70 minutes. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. A huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Join Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy for more talk about Android and the tech world on the Android Authority Podcast. This week the duo talk about Google Duo, the world's fastest mobile networks, new phone rumors from Nokia and Google, and take a few minutes to discuss how bad cloud storage can be. Luckily, we take your comments and opinions to get a feel for how Duo is treating you, then you help us think outside the box for file management needs, specifically, we share your thoughts on the best cloud storage solutions. Thank you to everyone that got involved. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Join Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Nirave Gondhia and Lanh Nguyen for a for more talk about Android and the tech world on the Android Authority Podcast. This week we discuss the latest renders of the LG V20, a spiritual successor to the V10, but a physical successor to the G5. We chat the latest BlackBerry phone, the Android powered DTEK50, before Jonathan goes on a rant about the USB Type-C firefight, this time OnePlus promotes their rapid charge tech, but still on non-standard USB Type-C cables. The topic expands to other rapid charge tech, particularly from Samsung. The discussion rounds out with discussion on what iOS apps we want to see on Android. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. Be sure to check out all of our great new giveaways this month. Running for the month of August 2016, we've got a pair of Bose SoundSport Wireless Earbuds on SoundGuys, a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 on TabTimes, and a Sapphire Radeon RX 480 graphics card and a $100 Steam gift card on VR Source. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Seven. Joshua Vergara has his hands full this week with a total personality list of seven. Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush, Nirave Gondhia, Lanh Nguyen and John Dye are all on deck to talk about seven, the Note 7 that is. In a particularly on-point show, even if a little extra long, the topic is almost exclusively the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Opinions come freely, particularly for the three that have had the chance to hold the phone already. With opinions ranging from unimpressed all the way up to 'I pre-ordered mine already,' join us to talk about the latest from Samsung. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. Be sure to check out all of our great new giveaways this month. If you are reading this within the first week of publishing, check out our Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge giveaway here on Android Authority. Running for the month of August 2016, we've got a pair of Bose SoundSport Wireless Earbuds on SoundGuys, a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 on TabTimes, and a Sapphire Radeon RX 480 graphics card and a $100 Steam gift card on VR Source. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.   "I have a battery life, I'm always drained."

�� With Joshua Vergara away at a Samsung event, Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy bring John Dye back onto the show - who ends up joining from a coffee shop due to weather issues in his area. A fairly chill conversation ensues, including words like 'reprobate' and attempts to pronounce John Legere. Topics on deck include the new ZTE Axon 7, a slick looking flagship calibre phone that has Bluetooth, Prisma, the app that makes your images look good, and talk about rumors of two Nexus phones coming soon from HTC. Sailfish and Marlin are the codenames for 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch phones with similar specs, save for display resolution, if nothing else. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. Also be sure to check out our Android Apps Weekly app and game news coverage, put out by Joe Hindy every weekend. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Joshua Vergara is joined by Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and are happy to have Lanh Nguyen partake in the shenanigans as they round out a short discussion, possibly ending our long running topic of Pokemon. Once that was out of the way, Josh asked the team about their desires for Comic-Con, leading back to a quick chat about messaging applications. Snickers have nougat. Finally, our discussion on the new Motorola (Lenovo) Moto Z line turns into an existential conversation on the review process, USB Type-C audio and how great or terrible mods and customizations can be on the Moto phone. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. Also be sure to check out our Crowdfunding project of the week series, put out by Edgar Cervantes every Sunday. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Joshua Vergara leads the team through a lengthy introduction, where Joe Hindy talks Pokemon Go, Nirave Gondhia talks about returning home to the UK and Jonathan Feist is hanging out in downtown Portland for a while. Discussion turns to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, we have plenty to say, particularly expanding our conversation to talk about modern smartphone needs, features, competitive edge and more. We round out the show with a lively discussion about USB Type-C audio, as opposed to the old 3.5mm jack. Then Nirave fell asleep. In his absence, we discussed Amazon Prime Day for a moment, where Josh shopped for a 1GB hard drive. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

That's what he said. In a super chill, but overly thoughtful episode, Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist muse over the release of Pokemon GO in North America and discuss another strong game title hitting Android, Final Fantasy VII is ready for download. Finally, the discussion turns to the ups and downs of beauty mode as a feature of front facing cameras, this after Mel Wells lost all her freckles to a Selfie. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Joshua Vergara is back, safe and sound, and is joined by Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and Nirave Gondhia. Tune in to listen to our ramblings on Brexit, just a little, but only after we dive into the fancy new name for Android N - Android Nougat - but how do you pronounce that now?!?! Final Fantasy Brave Exvius takes the stage for a bit, before we discuss the recent leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and its expected, but maybe not appreciated, iris scanner.  Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Our best wishes go out to Josh, his family and his neighbors as they deal with a forest fire dangerously close to their homes in California. Jonathan Feist leads a wildly off topic episode while Joe Hindy, Andrew Grush and Nirave Gondhia help keep the laughs rolling. We eventually get down to the leathery hot mess that is the naming schemes of the X and Z for Sony and Motorola. The Sony Xperia X line, as well as the Lenovo Motorola Moto Z line, offer all the right specs, but you'll have to listen to find out if we are still underwhelmed with the devices or ready to drop cash on these new phones. In the final moments, Joe is allowed to address the somewhat ridiculous idea that the Android app market is in decline, come analyze some data with us. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Finally, a huge welcome to VR Source, the home of all our virtual reality coverage, from gear to games, check out VR Source for all kinds of reality. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Coming live from E3 2016 in Los Angeles, Josh is joined by Jonathan Feist and heads of VRSource Android Grush and John Velasco (for his first ever podcast!) to talk video games and VR from the trade show floor. Well, not really, because they couldn't record among the different game vendors and displays but instead had to sit in the South Hall Lobby as the final day of the show winded down. With VR taking the spotlight at this year's E3, this episode of the podcast becomes basically a VRSource podcast, but the antics are about as #AAPodcast as it can get. John Velasco fits right into the talks as he recounts experiences with the Oculus Rift, the HTC Vive, and Playstation VR! The rest of the guys also share the fun they had escaping from the real world and embracing all kinds of reality! Head over to VRSource for all the best news on all kinds of reality - and keep it here for the Android Authority Podcast, discussing topics in Android every week.

With a large group of our team meeting up in Los Angeles for a few days, Josh Vergara, Andrew Grush and Jonathan Feist stole a few minutes away to record a few words for you. We have so much exciting news for you and a great week of videogame content headed your way, so a few minutes is all we stole away. Join us for a quick word on what we're up to (hint: VR Source,) looking forward to sharing all of our E3 experiences with you as well, so be sure to check in next time. We also want to say a quick word of condolences to all that have been lost to violence in the last short amount of time. Josh, in particular, shares his feelings on the senseless act that ended the life of the young YouTube artist, Christina Grimmie. For her and all lost in Orlando this past week, our thoughts are with you. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy get to ask Nirave Gondhia and Lanh Nguyen all about Computex on this episode of the Android Authority Podcast. Virtual reality was a major player at the technology event held in Taiwan, Captain America themed hardware also made an impact on the team, but laptops, tablets and other computer hardware aside, the guys have more to say about the weather and food than anything. Thank you for joining us. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to the channel on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist are joined by Nirave Gondhia for another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast. As is usually the case, our goal to rehash our thoughts on Google I/O is totally sidetracked by talk about ES File Explorer, new Pebble devices and the worst phone names of all time. We wanted to remind you that current Nexus devices will get future updates, just in case there was confusion. Thank you for joining us, and thank you to each and every one of our 2 million YouTube subscribers. We are proud of this landmark and look forward to growing our community, we love Android and we're excited to share that passion with you. If you have not already, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh Vergara is joined by Lanh Nguyen and Kris Carlon for a special episode of the AA Podcast from Google I/O 2016. As the Google fanatic event of the year, Google I/O announced a slew of new apps and services that we are all excited for, join the team as they discuss their experiences at the event and opinions of the announcements. Particularly, the guys chat Google Home, Google Daydream and where Google is taking us next. For a really special treat, you can head to the YouTube channel to watch this podcast LIVE in 360! Thank you for joining us, be sure to check out our partner sites - SoundGuys covers the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist are joined by John Dye, at least until security pulls him out of his old school, for a pretty chill episode of the AA Podcast. We'd ask you to schedule us in, but all the good calendars are gone, we'd ask you to download our show to listen later, but our favorite file manager has gone rotten, at least VR is hitting homes and we're excited to see what the Vive and other contenders accomplishes next. Finally, we spend more than a few minutes debating if tech bloggers are out of touch with the average user, or if we think the average user is out of touch with technology as a whole. Thank you for joining us, be sure to check out our Gary explains series, bringing you an in-depth look at hardware and Android development topics ranging from system cache to what limits the size of the microSD card on your phone. See it all here on the site or see all the Gary explains on our YouTube, tune in to check it out. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Keeping things chill, Josh Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist keep it real on this episode of the AA Podcast. A quick chat about navigation apps has us joking about T-Pain, Joe thinks the new Baywatch has smart casting, The Rock Clock rocks Josh's morning, Intel having some issues in mobile, then we argue for half hour about what is missing in stock Android? Thank you for joining us, be sure to check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh Vergara, joined by Joe Hindy, Nirave Gondhia and Jonathan Feist are excited to welcome John Dye to the latest episode of the AA Podcast. More than one laugh was shared as the extended check-in revealed more behinds the scenes info than it really should have, giving you insight into what makes us tick. Tangents aside, we talk cooking and trade shows, then we talked a little about tech: batteries don't just explode, at least not normally, Uber is making some financial changes, and in no real surprise, Google killed the Nexus 9, what does that mean for Google I/O? Thank you for joining us, be sure to check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Andrew Grush returns to join Josh Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist for the latest episode of the AA Podcast. Joe's spirited discussion on what makes a flagship smartphone stand out continues this week, moving the topic more to the software side of things. We didn't talk about Google bringing app awards to the Google I/O conference this year, but we did talk about what we do and do not like about some phones, we think the Motorola Citrus with a Nexus Live Case or DBrand skin wouldn't make the phone any better, but that certainly made us talk about physical buttons. Thank you to AJ for his continued awesomeness in our forums, we hope we answered your questions with grace. Thank you for joining us, be sure to check out our partner sites, with SoundGuys covering the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talking all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh Vergara leads the way for Joe Hindy, Nirave Gondhia and Jonathan Feist to chat about Android stuff. With the goal of chatting about the HTC 10 and TV commercials, Joe gets the panel debating flagship devices and what makes them great, or not great, either way, outrage over all phones being made for the average user prevails. Storage space is the name of the game, as it turns out. What does make for a flagship? Has the Chromebook ruined manufacturer's expectations of user needs? We try to answer these things, but it may be that 16GB or 32GB of internal storage is here to stay for a while. Be sure to visit AndroidAuthority.com for links to the stories and more Android coverage. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh Vergara returns from his trip to San Francisco for the Microsoft Build conference and has a few things to say about it. Joining him are Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist to also talk about Kingdom Hearts Unchained X, the finally released official Reddit app and our opinions on reviews in the Google Play Store, plus we chat the LG G5, again, and a bit about cameras and the future value in modular phone design.  We'll be back in less than a fortnight with more; for now, we hope you enjoy episode 058 of our show, and remember, painted metal is still, technically, metal, will that change your opinion of LG's new phone? Be sure to check out our post on Android Authority for links and details. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

With Josh away, Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and Nirave Gondhia get up to all sorts of April Fool's Day inspired trouble. This episode is not available in SnoopaVision, there is no Nokia A1 in the works, at least not that we know of, and the best smartphone ever, well, we still think we're on to something. Joins us as we chat about Nintendo's first attempts at an Android game, Mittomo, we talk about our favorite April Fool's Day pranks as well, but one of our own gets us really thinking, what do we really want out of our ideal Android phone? You had the chance to answer that on the site, and our discussion continually turns to the LG G5, does that mean we think the LG G5 is the ideal phone? Listen on to find out, but one thing is for sure, we know where we stand on the plastic vs metal conversation. Sponsor: We are happy to announce that we have a sponsor for our show, a huge thank you to ExpressVPN, the official VPN of Android Authority. Not only do we recommend it, we also use it. If you travel like we do, you'll appreciate the security provided by ExpressVPN with 256 bit SSL servers, as well as the ability to connect to the same services that you would from home. ExpressVPN has apps across all your devices, and 24/7 customer support. Save 35% on a yearly plan and try out ExpressVPN risk free for 30 days from androidauthority.com/vpn. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Getting back to our normal routine, for one week, Joshua Vergara hosts as Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist record on a Saturday. We concede that some of the biggest news from the week is the announcement of the new iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7, both of which we don't think will disrupt the market at all, but we're looking forward to the iPad coverage over on TabTimes.  Talking about Pokemon Go leads to a quick discussion on AR vs VR technology - some of us think AR is the way of the future, others think VR will win out, but we all agree, there is room to grow. Finally, Joe has to go clean his back yard... No, that's not it, we talked about display technology, we think we like the fact that AMOLED panels can now be produced at a lower cost than LCD, but that is dependent on the resolution. Sponsor: We are happy to announce that we have a sponsor for our show, a huge thank you to ExpressVPN, the official VPN of Android Authority. Not only do we recommend it, we also use it. If you travel like we do, you'll appreciate the security provided by ExpressVPN with 256 bit SSL servers, as well as the ability to connect to the same services that you would from home. ExpressVPN has apps across all your devices, and 24/7 customer support. Save 35% on a yearly plan and try out ExpressVPN risk free for 30 days from androidauthority.com/vpn. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

The Android Authority team goes outside of their general zone and visits SXSW, the film/music/tech festival held in the wonderful city of Austin, Texas! After a few days of getting to know the show itself, Joshua Vergara was joined by co-founder Darcy Lacouvee and Managing Editor Nirave Gondhia to attend a number of panels teaching the in and outs of virtual reality and 360 video. The gist of the panels focused on storytelling, the application of VR for more than just the entertainment business, and the future of the next big thing in content creation. In this podcast, however, the three were joined by a native Texan now hailing from Louisiana, writer John Dye. Many of you fans of Android Authority have probably read John's writing on the website and enjoyed his way with words. So, without any further ado, listen (and watch on YouTube) the guys gush about VR cameras and videos! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

What was supposed to be a thorough discussion on Android N, turns into Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist catching up, talking about apps, Amazon and sharing some strange theories before getting on point. Android N is packed with plenty of cool new features, we explore a few of them, including our strong opinions on the App Drawer. Josh was happy to be home from MWC and an extended trip to the UK, only to find himself on the road to Austin for SXSW before this podcast could be produced for your listening pleasure.    Be sure to check out the written companion for more details and links to the topics we discuss at androidauthority.com. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

Joined by fellow London correspondent and returning podcast guest Robert Triggs, Josh and Nirave manage to get a live podcast recorded and filmed in a random hotel lobby in Central London. As Josh tries to handle having two Brits flank him on the podcast, Nirave has a slew of newly appointed royal names for the regular hosts of the podcast and Triggs brings a calm and collected opinion to an otherwise topic-filled episode of the AA Podcast. Join them as they talk about the ongoing S7 vs G5 debate, the potential impact of RemixOS, and the possible implications following the loss of the app drawer in future versions of Android. All coming to you live from London! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

It took way too long to get this episode out, but the spotty WiFi connections across Barcelona and the 5+ GB size of the original YouTube edition kept Josh from getting this special podcast out to you earlier. So sorry, but not too much because this episode is still EPIC. Coming to you live from 'the other side of the pond,' Joshua Vergara is joined by a great group of special guests to bring you this MWC 2016 special episode. Nicole Scott (@nicole_scooter), Jaime Rivera (@jaime_rivera), Michael Fischer (@Captain2Phones) and Myriom Joire (@tnkgrl) all recount their first days of the show in Barcelona, Spain. Talk about the Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5 lead to a spirited discussion on the Launcher situation on Android. Check in to see how these five feel about the idea of removing the app drawer and so much more on this 90 minute special episode.  Our regular hosts will have plenty to say about MWC next week, but for now, enjoy the party atmosphere from the show, and be sure to watch the YouTube version for even more fun. Don't forget to check out the written companion at androidauthority.com. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

Officially celebrating our One Year Anniversary of the FDP... sorry, I mean the Android Authority Podcast, join our full panel as we answer your questions and again reminisce our favorite moments of the last year worth of shows. Joshua Vergara leads the crew as Andrew Grush, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and Nirave Gondhia take to your airwaves to talk tech, even when you asked us not to, and share more than a few laughs in our longest episode to date. We can't thank you enough, our faithful listeners, your questions and comments made this episode possible, and your continued support keeps us on the air. It is a pleasure serving you, we look forward to sharing with you the next 56 weeks. Don't forget to check out the written companion at androidauthority.com. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.  

Host Joshua Vergara returns as host this week and is joined by Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, and Nirave Gondhia to focus upon a few of the best topics from the week's news. On the docket this week, we have Microsoft buying (and potentially dooming) Swiftkey), the USB Type-C debacle, and a wistful discussion about users' needs versus actual smartphone progress. It's another fun-filled podcast episode, so hit that play button! ALSO, next week marks our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY episode! 52 whole weeks of the AA Podcast have been done for your listening pleasure and in celebration of this milestone, the guys are going to field YOUR QUESTIONS in a Mailbag episode! Make sure you visit AndroidAuthority.com and our social media pages to find where you can put your own questions in, potentially to be answered on the podcast! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

In Josh's absence this week, it was only fair that we poke fun at him for his pink iPhone. Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and Nirave Gondhia take the stage for discussion on the upcoming Final Fantasy IX release on Android, Marshmallow on the Samsung Galaxy S6, a new approach for the Galaxy S7 and then ramble on about Launchers, skins, phone distribution philosophy and more. In one of our more on-topic podcasts in a while, and certainly one of our longest shows, join us for some fun then check out the links to these stories and more over in the show notes at AndroidAuthority.com!The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

After issuing a few SPOILER ALERTS for apparently no reason at all (don't worry, they aren't all that bad), the fellas get into a slightly more structured look at the week's Android news. Josh, Jonathan, Andrew, and Joe each brings stories that they liked over the last week and discuss. New app updates, reactions to Google's unification of Android elements, and thoughts about the recently released Huawei Mate 8 review are on the table this week. For links to these stories, head over to the show notes at AndroidAuthority.com!The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Pretty much everyone from the AA Podcast got to head to CES and see some great technology - except Joe. With that in mind, Joshua Vergara and Jonathan Feist ask Joe Hindy's opinion as a sort of outsider regarding what went down at the show. The guys end up reacting to Huawei as the apparent star of the show and Joe rants about why the rest of the companies may have dropped the ball this year. We're all glad to be back home and healthy after the Consumer Electronics Show of 2016, so join us for our return episode of the AA Podcast! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

Power outages and dead camera batteries don't stop us from making the final episode of the Android Authority Podcast from getting out to your eyes and ears. Join us on the very last day of CES 2016 as we try to make the best of a few different situations and talk about our favorites from the show. Near the end, we hear from the guys as they tell us what they hope for most in this upcoming year of 2016.The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Tech reporting veteran and all around awesome person Myriam Joire (@tnkgrl) brings the knowledge and fun to this edition of the podcast. Few holds are barred when she's around, and hosts Josh and Nirave join in to talk stock Android, OnePlus, and more in this spirited episode!The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Mark Burstiner (@markb) and Nicole Scott (@nicole_scooter) join Josh (@jvtechtea) at the Android Authority booth to talk about the first couple days of CES 2016. Security issues, Nicole's unbelievable love of EMUI, and being 'on fleek' are among the topics in this hilarious third episode live from the Consumer Electronics Show. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week. Follow us at @androidauth on Twitter, @androidauthority on Instagram! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and read all of our coverage on AndroidAuthority.com!

In the dead of night on the first official day of CES, Josh gets together with Jonathan Feist and Edgar Cervantes to recount all of the events leading up to that evening. Press conferences, free phones, Android/PC bridges, and a lot of gushing about the official Android Authority booth in the South Hall are abound in this episode of the AAP.Oh, and Josh makes a big confession.The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Join us as Josh brings you a podcast every day that Android Authority is in Las Vegas for CES! And, along with our faithful podcast listeners, all of you YouTube fans can enjoy full video podcasts, too!At media event Pepcom the night before CES actually began, the Android Authority Podcast team (with a returning Joshua Vergara) huddled around one of the small standing tables to drink and talk tech, Vegas, and the spectacle that is CES (that hadn't even started yet). Joining Josh, Nirave, and Edgar is Nicole Scott of MobileGeeks along with appearances by PocketNow's Stephen Schenck, Adam Doud, and a brief Michael Fisher and Jaime Rivera sighting.It's an hour of craziness as the podcast guests wind down the first couple days of work in Las Vegas.

Join us for our last episode of 2015! Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush, Joe Hindy and Nirave Gondhia are all on board to share a few laughs as we recap our first year of the podcast. We guessed a few things right, and even more wrong, but we joked and laughed through it all. When we eventually recovered from the humor of our year, we finally talked about our hopes and expectations for 2016 and CES, which happens next week. We're stoked to have Josh returning at CES, look for his return in our next episode. This is as good as 'The Best of 2015' as we get, enjoy! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

For this holiday week, Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush and Joe Hindy got together to talk about their plans and the weather. Our boss and a few of our YouTube personalities, including Josh, sent a greeting message for you, and we managed to talk about Google's self driving car initiative for no more than a few seconds before going off track, literally and figuratively. I suppose we should conclude that at least two thirds of our panel would benefit from this expected partnership with Ford. With just one more show before the end of the year, we want to thank you again, it is your continued support that makes this all possible. We enjoy sharing a laugh with you each week. We hope that you and yours have a wonderful holiday season. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

With most of our regular panel back on the show, join Jonathan Feist with Andrew Grush, Joe Hindy, Nirave Gondhia and returning guest Jimmy Westenberg. Star Wars once again dominates our talks, with the movie release just the day before we recorded, we talk about the promotions and tech utilized by Google and more.  Following up with our Best of Android series on the site, the final winners have been announced and we talk quickly about how we feel about the results. Finally, if you were given the chance to name the next release of Android, what would it be? The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

Join us for an informative and Star Wars Cardboard riddled episode of the Android Authority Podcast! In the absence of almost our entire panel, Jonathan Feist is joined by Lanh Nguyen, Jimmy Westenberg and Rog Triggs. We journey through Android's multi-tasking capabilities, especially as found on the Pixel C, we talk about our thoughts and expectations for Samsung's next flagship release, the Galaxy S7, and discuss quickly how HTC is turning things around by playing it safe. If you have not seen it yet, we are very excited for our Best of Android series on the site, where we've taken our choices for phone of the year and put them to the test on multiple levels. Come check out our in-depth testing of display, audio, performance, user experience and more of our favorite Android phones of 2015. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

With Joshua Vergara enjoying some time away this December, Jonathan Feist is leading the way with Andrew Grush, Joe Hindy and Nirave Gondhia rounding out the discussions and shenanigans. As we recap our Thanksgiving adventures, the conversation turns to our Black Friday purchases and how the technology behind our new toys may change what we purchase next. Specifically, we explore display technology, share our thoughts on LCD vs OLED vs Quantum Dot, debate how important display resolution is to our Android experience and learn how one of us managed to save Christmas. Enjoy AA Podcast #043. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Join us for a very special episode of the Android Authority Podcast! The full panel gets together (Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Nirave Gondhia, Andrew Grush) and follow Josh on a Thanksgiving journey - they talk about the different plans they have for Thanksgiving before getting into the typical talk of what they're grateful for. However, sprinkled among all of that are small rants about family, a bit of wine and whiskey, and talk about what YOU are thankful for! It's the longest episode we might have ever recorded, but it also might be one of the funnest. If you're coming back from the Black Friday shopping, we hope that you stayed safe. If you're just listening along with your Thanksgiving leftovers, pour the gravy on the turkey and press play! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week. (Well, not so much this one. A little bit, though!)

Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist get together this week with Josh to talk about the topics of the week, but there weren't too many things to talk about during another slow news week. With the holiday season fast approaching, the guys talk about Black Friday one more time, pondering what items they might want to get if they got out of the house to actually battle the crowds (Joe has already decided that he won't). But after a few check-ins and some talk about Josh's experience appearing on TWiT's All About Android, the gang checks on their subscription services and risks realizing just how much money they're burning on what has become a micro-payment, subscription-based world. Join us for a really chill but enjoyable episode of the Android Authority Podcast! Also, this week we will be getting together for a special Thanksgiving episode - so stay tuned! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh Vergara leads Andrew Grush, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist and Nirave Gondhia through an interesting conversation on carriers, the idea was to discuss net neutrality and T-Mobile's new video streaming perks, but we divert into looking at pricing and features. We share some of our own insights on data services in our local areas and for our international travel. From there, Josh and Nirave both have the new BlackBerry Priv in hand, come hear what they have to say about this new Android phone with a slide-out keyboard. Enjoy AA Podcast #040. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh is joined this week by Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush, and Joe Hindy as the slow news week winds down. Though it was definitely a slower week than most, that didn't keep the guys from finding things to talk about - exploding spare batteries, wireless chargers, and new VR applications. But the main topics focus upon the DROID line in Verizon and how they believe these phones should be available outside of just that one carrier. To round things out, they speak about the OnePlus X ahead of what will be Josh's full review later this week. Even in a slow news week, the guys find a way to bring a full session of the Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

With Josh Vergara sitting this one out, Jonathan Feist leads while Andrew Grush, Joe Hindy and Nirave Gondhia spend a good amount of time saying really nice things about the OnePlus X and the Samsung Galaxy View. One is a decidedly mid-range smartphone with a fairly small display, the other is a decidedly mid-range tablet with a honkin’ big 18.4-inch display. We are split on our thoughts of a merger between Android and Chrome OS; opinions are all over the place, fueled by the basic uncertainty as to what exactly may or may not happen to Android and that other OS that Google has. Enjoy AA Podcast #038. The Android Authority Podcast – discussing topics in Android every week.

A very chill episode of the Android Authority Podcast brings Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy, and host Joshua Vergara together to talk about a number of simple topics: the HTC One A9, the iPhone, rumors about the OnePlus X, and bug bites. Despite how chill it might have been, the days that immediately followed were definitely really busy, so we apologize for the later release of this episode! But you can still join the three guys as they laugh their Friday away. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

With Joshua Vergara and Joe Hindy sitting this one out, Jonathan Feist leads while Andrew Grush and Nirave Gondhia spend a good amount of time figuring out if OnePlus has a good marketing strategy with the Two, or if they are just a little bonkers. Android Marshmallow continues to roll out, with LG announcing they'll be the first non-Nexus devices to get the update. With all of these new and exciting devices on the market, last generation devices are starting to see some amazing price tags, listen on to find out if we think the Nexus 6 is still a good buy. (My apologies this time folks, the audio quality on this was sub-par, we've since publicly shamed the one that caused the issues and have repaired the problem for next time.) Enjoy AA Podcast #034. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

The full panel gets together this week to mull over what was a pretty slow week in Android news - Joe had just put out a great review of Android Marshmallow, so that serves as our platform for the majority of the episode. Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush, Nirave Gondhia, Joe Hindy, and host Joshua Vergara talk video games, homescreen setups, and even cars for a minute because the Marshmallow conversation just naturally veers in that direction. We know that doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but you guys should know by now that the digressions come hard and fast for the AA Podcast crew! But in light of a slow Android news week, we had to talk about the week's biggest news - the return of Windows Mobile. Though Nokia as a company is, for the most part, fully absorbed into Microsoft and virtually unrecognizable, the new Lumia devices did actually get us a little excited for a platform that simply doesn't get a lot of play compared to Android and iOS. Will we dive into the Lumias and do a few off-platform reviews? Only time will tell, but until then we have this conversation about the new announcements. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Google recently announced two new Nexus devices, is there anything more to say? Of course there is. Josh leads the entire panel through some talk about school road mayhem, a slight point of contention for Joe and Nirave. Andrew and Jonathan were a little more relaxed about it. Conversation shifts to tablets and TabTimes, ever so briefly, before we dive into the new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. We make the obvious comparisons to other devices like the Moto X Pure and ponder why LG announced the V10 right in the mix. Although not an after thought, Google also announced the Pixel C, a large productivity tablet with keyboard cover, not exactly a game changer, or is it? Join us for this and more, and we hope you have as much fun as we did. (Even though Josh calls it episode #33 in his intro, no worries, it's still the next show.) Enjoy AA Podcast #034. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

What starts off as a collection of selfie stick belittling, turns into Andrew Grush, Joe Hindy and Nirave Gondhia following along as Jonathan Feist pretends to lead the show. We talk about Blackberry and their new Priv, previously known as Venice, which leads to ribbing Josh while he's not there to defend himself. Google has two new devices coming this week, the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P.  We wanted to say little more on the subject, saving our thoughts for next week, but our discussion on the current leak culture took us right back to the Nexus devices. Will you be purchasing a new Nexus device, or at least holding off another purchase until you see what Google has to offer? Huawei was a recurring topic throughout the show, we all had mostly great things to say about them and their products, leaving us highly anticipating the Nexus 6P, which is also built by Huawei. I hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. .

We have a full panel this week as all five hosts get together to talk Android! Joshua Vergara is joined by Joseph Hindy, Andrew Grush, Jonathan Feist, and Nirave Gondhia as they talk about actual voice conversations using smartphones (and why they might hate or still tolerate them) and the BlackBerry Venice! Both topics take up quite a bit of time as the stories and laughs keep coming. Join us for this week's Android Authority Podcast! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Just days after returning from IFA, Josh gets together with Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy to talk about the past week's news - but they are also joined by Nirave Gondhia, who got off a long and arduous journey from Berlin to London and finally to Las Vegas to make it for CTIA 2015. Before getting into his memories of IFA and how CITA was going, Josh brings up an exciting new mobile Pokemon game and the guys realize just how old (or young) they truly are. Nirave ponders a possible gambling addiction and then it is on to Apple and the Pencil, which the guys aren't completely convinced by. Join us for the go-home episode of the Android Authority Podcast! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Recurring guest Dom Esposito joins host Josh, Lanh, and Nirave for a late night podcast after a long day at IFA 2015. Without some of the big players coming to the show this time around, the crew ponders the growing smartwatch game, especially considering the lust over the Huawei Watch and the newfound buzz over the Samsung Gear S2. Though phones like the Huawei Mate S and the 4k capable Sony Xperia Z5 Premium did appear at this show, they seem to take second fiddle to a long discussion regarding the pros and cons to current smartwatch offerings. Join us for a great (albeit pretty tired) session of the Android Authority Podcast! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh leads the crew through conversations that continually devolve into childish humor, you may laugh at us, but you are sure to laugh. Andrew, Joe and Jonathan are along for the ride discussing the S Pen concerns with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, talk about their expectations for IFA and tablets, then discuss giving technology advice that is ignored. In one of our more entertaining episodes, join us for the Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. 

Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush and Joe Hindy share their thoughts on Samsung’s newest large sized phones. In this grab bag of an episode we also discuss a major Android Wear update, Project Ara, Alphabet and the official name for the next Android release, Android 6.0 Marshmallow. BlackBerry enjoys some airtime for their slide-out keyboard equipped Android phone and we dive into a potential killer of the self proclaimed ‘flagship killer’ – Lenovo may have outdone OnePlus at their own game. In the end, our conversation once again devolves into the topic of food. Spoiler alert: Canadian bacon is a lie! The Android Authority Podcast – discussing topics in Android every week.

With another Samsung launch comes every discussion about the new devices, their merits, and their faults. Unfortunately for the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the S6 Edge Plus (happily called the "S6 Edge Big" by our podcasters), thoughts on the new smartphones seem lean toward the faults. And in this special live episode of the Android Authority Podcast, our guys on the ground - Joshua Vergara and Lanh Nguyen - are joined by YouTube personality and reviewer Dom Esposito (@macmixing) to talk Note 5, S6 Edge Big, a little Moto X, and a bit more beyond. Join them as they converse in the wee hours of the night (something like 12:45am after the event)! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

In a week that falls between a few relly big launches, the AA Podcast team decides to table the Galaxy Note 5 talk in lieu of more pressing, security matters. Joshua Vergara is joined by Nirave Gondhia and Jonathan Feist to talk about the latest scare in the Android world: Stagefright. As a piece of malware that can effect nearly all Android devices, the guys talk about its dangers and whether or not we are all just paranoid. They then speak about any instances in tech that they have been attacked by malware. The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

From a mostly quiet garage in the middle of one of Southern California's hottest summer days, Josh gets together with Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush, and returning guest Lanh Nguyen to talk about the big launches from the previous week. Unless you were under a rock for the past 7 days, you should know that we're talking about the Moto X and the OnePlus 2. The fellas talk about why the Moto X might be one of the best phones to come out this year, and why the OnePlus 2 may have missed that mark. Enjoy this episode of the Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

With Andrew Grush out with his family and Joe Hindy nursing a little illness, we have a panel including Nirave Gondhia and Jonathan Feist for this week's Android Authority Podcast! The guys talk about Prime Day and how much it pretty much sucked (but Amazon Prime is still amazing), how awesome the Huawei Nexus might be because it means more than just the device itself, and how mad Josh is about the new Galaxy A8. It's another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

In a most interesting episode, Josh gets together with most of the typical panel - Joe Hindy, Andrew Grush, and Jonathan Feist - to talk about a new trend in VR. They manage to keep it from getting too uncomfortable and have a hilarious discussion about pornography in the mobile and VR spaces! From there, talk about a couple highly anticipated devices that are just a couple months away from release, and end on a quick discussion about pizza! It's hardly a dull day at the Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Sorry for the lack of episode last week, but we have been hard at work to find the best weekly schedule to bring you the Android Authority Podcast every single week! And yes, we are changing the name one last time but that doesn't mean #FDP is completely dead - listen for the first 10 minutes to hear the explanation why! But we aren't short of great discussion points this week, despite being down a couple people - the Honor brand returns, we explore how our opinions on people might change based on the phone they are using, and then we end with a discussion about a BIG debacle that occurred via Google Photos earlier this week. It's a great listen - so hit that download/play button! The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Adnroid every week.

What happens when you inject an Android publication into one of the biggest gaming expos of the year? Well, they look at the future of Android gaming - while getting really distracted in the process. But that is just par for the course in this week's FDP as our guys on the floor - Josh, Lanh, Andrew, and Darcy - talk about everything from Star Wars: Battlefront, VR platforms, YouTube Gaming, and all of the mobile gaming goodness they could pack into three whole days at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was a wonderful time at E3 and we can't wait to share with you our experiences, so hit that play button and listen to this FDP!

Hot off the heels of Apple's WWDC 2015, the gang gets together for the weekly talk about all things Android! We know, that sounds a little off the rail, but with all that happened on stage at the keynote, the guys just had to react - mostly to Apple Music. But a number of different rumors and announcements appeared since and thus topics in this episode of the FDP range from a potential BlackBerry Android and a potential Galaxy S6 Edge Note! It's a jam-packed episode so hit that play button! The FDP by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

Josh's cold after much traveling kept last week from being podcast-full, but we're back now with a look back at the announcements made at Google I/O! After about a week, Joe gives his thoughts on Android M, Grushie and Nirave talk potential Huawei Nexus devices, and Feisty ponders on Google Cardboard/Expeditions and their effect on our children's manners. It's a full panel this week as we're heading into the summer, which should bring with it plenty of great new releases after the developments from I/O. The FDP by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

Darcy and Josh found themselves in China for the launch of a couple new Oppo smartphones, the R7 and R7 Plus. After seeing the phones and getting their content out, the guys also got to see the Oppo factory! But in a quiet, outdoor setting with smooth jazz in the background, Josh got Darcy and special guests Jaime Rivera (@jaime_rivera) of Pocketnow (@pocketnow) and James Pickham (@jamesrwp) of TechRadar (@techradar) together to talk about the very event past couple of days. Reactions to the new Oppo phones and the factory are accompanied by thoughts on camera software and drinks! Enjoy this special China-live episode of the FDP!

The team gets together to respond to your burning questions for us! Instead of the usual poll that we put up on the Google+ page, we simply requested any and all of your questions that you wanted us to answer. And in this episode, we go through a number of different topics, not the least of which include Cyanogen and what we think the future of Android looks like. It is the first of hopefully many Ask us Anything episodes that we want to make available on the FDP! The FDP by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

The gang gets together for another episode of the FDP! Yes, we changed the name of the podcast and in the beginning of this spirited conversation the team talks about why it happened. Jonathan Feist, Joseph Hindy, Andrew Grush, and Nirave Gondhia join Joshua Vergara for a longer talk this week as they go through a number of different topics. They think of what the new Android M iteration might be called (and, true to form, Joe comes up with a left-field answer) and then get into what features they would want from the next iteration of Google's mobile operating system. A talk about the newly reviewed LG G4 rounds out the conversation, including a much needed discussion about how we view good battery life. The FDP by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

That's right, we've changed the name of our podcast to just FDP. We saw that you guys like the hashtag #FDP and we wanted to keep it, too! And among other reasons, "Friday Debate" just didn't make as much sense anymore. So, we are now the FDP - where P stands for Podcast. This week, we have a really special episode with some very special friends. Josh was in NYC for the LG G4 launch event and the couple days were eventual, to say the least - the event itself was at the top of One World Trade Center with stunning views of Manhattan and this podcast was recorded ON A BOAT. A trek to a ship floating off the shores of the Hudson River eventually brought Josh and his guests to what would be the backdrop for this week's FDP. Josh is joined by Michael Fisher (@captain2phones) of Pocketnow, Florence Ion (@ohthatflo) of Greenbot, and Dom Esposito (@macmixing) of 9to5Google and YouTube.com/dom! They talk about Project Fi to warm up and then get into the LG G4 itself, with plenty of fun tangents along the way. And be forewarned, the environment does mean a lot of background noise including helicopters and a creaking boat. But it's still a really fun listen so fire up your podcast app or head to YouTube to enjoy some bonus behind the scenes footage! The Android Authority FDP - where P stands for Podcast!

The gang gets together, catches up on the week's personal happenings, and then gets talking about Project Fi. For those who don't know, Project Fi is a new wireless service (basically a MVNO) by Google that focuses on the ability to move from mobile networks and Wi-Fi hotspots on the fly, as well as some simpler pricing for talk, text, and data. The functionality to switch among networks is only found on the Nexus 6, currently, however, but the gang talks about future possibilities. Project Fi is certainly an anticipated move from Google, but are we really happy with the details that have thus far come to light? Find out on the FDP! The Friday Debate Podcast by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

This week we welcome another guest to the podcast, writer Nirave Gondhia as we take on a topic that was picked by you, our fans. A poll posted on Google+ yielded our topic for this week - the question of whether flagship devices still make sense with a growing midrange market. Phones coming in a lower price point are gradually bringing high-end experiences, with perhaps just a few holes left in their evolution. So, we ponder the question of how midrange devices fare against the current crop of flagships from the likes of Samsung, HTC, and future phones from the likes of LG and Sony. We run the gamut and veer off course a few times, but that's just how it goes on the FDP. Follow our poll on Google+ once again this week and let us know which topic you want us to talk about next! Thank you for your participation and we look forward to seeing your responses! The Friday Debate Podcast by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

This week, the team gets together to talk about upcoming devices - in particular, the new phones from Samsung and HTC. Our main question centered on which phone our hosts would buy with their hard-earned money. But before that talk, they speak about the Apple Watch and what it might mean for the future of smartwatches. They soon realize that the Apple Watch isn't even out yet, even after talking about it at length in different perspectives. Oops. We're making changes to the podcast very soon - nothing too big, but it will involve all of you listeners and fans! Stay tuned for all of that and check our poll for what we might talk about next week! The Friday Debate Podcast by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

And to round out our double feature for today, we have the team back again for a round of Chrome OS talk. This past week (on April Fool's Day, no less) we got a number of announcements regarding the Chrome ecosystem. Chromebit is a new platform that will put a fully functioning Chrome OS onto any HDMI-capable television, Chrome OS itself is getting some good Android testing capabilities, and Chromebooks continue to grow. And with all of that in mind, the team ponders: do Chrome and cloud based solutions make sense for the kind of users we are? With Jonathan Feist as the only one in the group sporting a Chromebook; Josh, Joe, and Andrew get a crash course on what could be the future of computing. As always, keep it tuned to Android Authority and visit the FDP page on AndroidAuthority.com for all of the links to relevant stories and social media! The Friday Debate Podcast by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

Technical difficulties kept the Friday Debate Podcast from releasing last week, but after a lot of fiddling around with the audio, we're bringing you a DOUBLE FEATURE this week for the FDP. Today, Josh is joined by the usual group of hosts to talk science fiction - well, not necessarily sci-fi but instead the kinds of technology we wanted while growing up that we might be seeing today. We bounce around the ideas of jet-packs, virtual reality, smart homes, and all of their implications - while getting caught in a lot of tangents that make for one of the longest editions of the podcast we've had yet. Come join us and don't forget to listen to the podcast on all of the podcasting networks, as well has following us all on social media - the links for everything are in the full post for the podcast below! Soon we will be taking your own questions and topics, so give us all a shoutout all over the place with the hashtag #FDP! The Friday Debate Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Don't forget to talk about the 'cast with the hashtag #FDP and tag Android Authority across social media networks! The flagship reviews and some techinical difficulties kept the Friday Debate Podcast from releasing on time - but to be fair, we recorded this on Friday so it still makes sense! Jokes aside, we have Lanh filling in for Andrew this week as we talk about the age-old battle between specifications and user experience. With phones like the Moto E coming along with all of these high profile releases from Samsung and HTC, we talk about whether the general usage experience really needs high end specifications. We also ponder how raw specs drive perception of a phone. And finally, we touch upon the Uh Oh program that was just recently announced by HTC in which users can get a brand new phone when their current One M9 fails or gets damaged. It's a pretty packed episode, so make sure you tune into this episode #9 of the FDP! The Friday Debate Podcast by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

Andrew Grush picks a pretty light topic for our first podcast back from MWC 2015 - our tech origin stories. Josh is joined by the usual co-hosts to talk about how they all started in the world of tech. Andrew Grush, Joseph Hindy, and Jonathan Feist all share precious memories and then Josh circles it back by connecting those upbringings to where they are today. Grab your tissues (not really) and come listen to some tech origin stories on this episode of the Friday Debate Podcast. The Friday Debate Podcast by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.

MWC was incredibly busy but the guys got together to talk about their favorite things from the show. Youtube reviewer Lanh Nguyen joins Josh with the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Darcy Lacouvee as they recount various happenings like HTC's announcements and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Along the way, they reminisce about the beautiful and busy city of Barcelona, Spain, and even speak about video games. Darcy brings his business acumen to the podcast and gives us (and you) a look at some phone company inner workings. It's not often that the Android Authority guys can get together in a room and just hang out - so we hope you enjoy one of these opportunities via the Friday Debate Podcast! The Friday Debate Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

In this special edition of the FDP, Josh gets together with a couple very special guests to talk about the devices they will be covering at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Michael Fisher (@captain2phones) of PocketNow (@pocketnow) and Nicole Scott (@nicole_scooter) of MobileGeeks (@mobilegeekscom) join the show! While pondering over HTC, Alcatel, LG, and Samsung devices, quite a few fun moments happen in the hotel room where what Josh calls "The Trifecta of Collaboration" recorded this special episode. Among them are a botched tribute by Josh to the late Leonard Nimoy, talks about Barcelona and its beauty, and the exact opposite of beauty as Michael Fisher expresses his disgust at La Sagrada Familia. It's a jam-packed, longer-than-usual episode that you won't want to miss. Enjoy! The Friday Debate Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Sony recently announced that it would take less risks in the mobile and television divisions, bringing focus more to the Playstation brand. Our guys have seen Sony grow and iterate often in the past couple years, but this news brought the gang together for a very spirited discussion about why Sony Mobile might be going by the wayside. Their discussion gets nostalgic with memories of Sony's past, shifts to some Playstation talk, and then even moves into some talk about gaming! This might be our most packed episode yet, so fire it up and start listening! The Friday Debate Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Do you have a smartwatch on right now? If not, why do you think that is so? These are questions that the Android Authority podcast team explore in this edition of the Friday Debate Podcast, episode 4! Lanh Nguyen of the YouTube team joins host Joshua Vergara and co-hosts Joseph Hindy and Jonathan Feist to talk about wearables - in particular, smartwatches - and why they might not have met our expectations so far. They delve into the reasons why smartwatches might not be the next big thing and what needs to happen in order for them to achieve that status. For a short time, the gang talks about their lives with watches in general - and learn that Joe is a little outnumbered in that particular subject. The Friday Debate Podcast - dissucssing topics in Android every week.

Android One was a program that Google announced last year at I/O, supposedly bringing the best Android smartphone experience to developing markets. Since then, it could be argued that it hasn't quite succeeded. Josh is joined once again by Andrew Grush, Joe Hindy, and Jonathan Feist to discuss all of this. Later in the show, they also go on a small rant about Lollipop! The Friday Debate Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

The podcast team gets together to talk about the growing rumors of the HTC One M9. Considering that it might look very much like the One M8, they speak about how companies are starting to keep their designs and whether or not it is a good trend. Josh is joined once again by Joseph Hindy, Andrew Grush, and Jonathan Feist. The Friday Debate Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

Welcome to our first official episode of The Friday Debate Podcast by Android Authority! Join host Joshua Vergara along with lead editor Android Grush, writer Jonathan Feist, and YouTube app guy Joseph Hindy as they discuss Project Ara, the modular phone ecosystem that will bring computer-level customization to smartphones. With the ability to really cater a phone to a user's liking, will Project Ara find success in its opening test market of Puerto Rico and beyond? The panel gives its various opinions on the matter, as well as what a Project Ara phone in their hands would look like. The Friday Debate Podcast by Android Authority - discussing topics in Android every week.  

Live from our AirBnB'd house just a few blocks away from the craziness of the Las Vegas Strip, Android Authority brings you the pilot episode of its brand new podcast, The Friday Debate. Join host Joshua Vergara, guest YouTubers Lanh Nguyen and Kevin Nether, and lead editor Andrew Grush as we talk about our favorite items from the Consumer Electronics Show of 2015.  We jump across the show floor memories with mentions going out to the LG G Flex 2, Sony's Android Bravia TVs, and the Panasonic CM1! (Please note that while this special pilot episode was recorded live, this will only be done when applicable to live events. Most of the Friday Debate episodes will be recorded via online conference calls.) Those who read Android Authority online are likely familiar with the Friday Debate - a weekly feature that pits our writers and/or YouTubers against a specific topic. While you can read our opinions on the website in block form, you can also now listen to them in podcast form with The Friday Debate Podcast! Join host Joshua Vergara and a panel of guests as they beat the proverbial dead horse on a specific topic in the world of Android! Coming to you every single week. Follow us on social media! Twitter: @androidauth | Instagram: @androidauthority | Google+: +AndroidAuthority And talk about Android in our AA Forums: http://www.androidauthority.com/community Subscribe to our YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=androidauthority