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The Authority Insights podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team. Join Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown as we dive deeper into our latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and even more in-depth Android and general mobile tech coverage that you won't find anywhere else.

20/12/2025

Google’s Great Gemini Feature Giveaway

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss a potential "Ask Gemini" feature in Google Play Books, whether Gemini is transforming into a "Google Super App", and a helpful new chatbot interface for navigating complex Google Account settings. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro01:50 - Gemini could change how you read books on your phone12:03 - Gemini prepares to organize 'My Stuff' into some useful new categories25:12 - Google Account settings are too complicated. Here's how Google plans to fix it34:03 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

36 min
13/12/2025

Android XR glasses are the FUTURE!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss a new collaboration between Google and Apple that could make transferring data between Android and iOS much easier. Scott also shares his hands-on experience with Google's new Android XR glasses prototypes, and we look at the return of "bumping" phones to share contacts on Android. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro01:25 - Here’s how Google and Apple could improve Android-iPhone data transfers10:15 - I tried Google's 3 new Android XR glasses prototypes, and they're incredible30:01 - Here's your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature38:25 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this video or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

39 min
06/12/2025

Galaxy S26 charging is getting a BIG SPEED BOOST!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the leaks suggesting the Samsung Galaxy S26 will get a big boost to wired and wireless charging speeds. They also break down Google's new Android release schedule following the launch of Android 16 QPR2, and analyze the "Aluminium OS" project that aims to bring Android to PCs. --------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. --------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro01:29 - Get ready for Super Fast Charging 3.0: One UI 8.5 code teases speed upgrade10:57 - Android just entered a new era of frequent updates with the latest Android 16 release24:28 - Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know42:30 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

43 min
22/11/2025

AirDrop on Android is REAL!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the bombshell news that Google has updated Quick Share to be compatible with Apple’s AirDrop — without Apple’s help. They also break down the leaked design and new “head gesture” features of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and analyze the new “Now Nudges” coming to One UI 8.5. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here. ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS Timecodes 00:00 – Intro01:53 - Exclusive: Meet Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with a powerful new feature12:24 - Breaking: Android’s Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop29:24 - Here’s how One UI 8.5 will make your Samsung Galaxy phone a more helpful assistant39:21 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

40 min
15/11/2025

The OnePlus 15 is HOT 🥵

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the newly released OnePlus 15, breaking down why its massive battery and performance can't quite make up for its thermals and downgraded cameras. They also dive into a new privacy feature coming to Android 17 that keeps your contact list safe, and analyze an APK teardown suggesting the Samsung Galaxy Ring might soon control Android XR glasses. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS Timecodes 00:00 – Intro 01:11 - OnePlus 15 review: A confusing downgrade from the OnePlus 1321:33 - Android 17 is building a new Contacts Picker to keep your address book private30:40 - The Samsung Galaxy Ring might soon be a part of the Android XR experience41:13 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

42 min
08/11/2025

Say Goodbye to Google Assistant…

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the sweeping changes coming to Android and the Google Play Store thanks to the Epic Games lawsuit settlement, the beginning of the end for Google Assistant on Android, and whether the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is powerful enough to warrant an upgrade. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS Timecodes 00:00 - Intro01:35 - Google's proposed Android changes won't save sideloading20:58 – Goodbye, Assistant: Google prepares to make Gemini your only option32:26 – I benchmarked my first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phone and it (almost) lives up to the hype48:59 – Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

50 min
01/11/2025

Android Auto is getting Widgets?!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the upcoming addition of home screen widgets to Android Auto, a new "Min Mode" in Android 17 that could revolutionize the always-on display for apps like Google Maps, and the disappointing gaming performance of the Pixel 10. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS Timecodes 00:00 - Intro01:30 - Exclusive: Android Auto is preparing home screen widgets — here's your first look11:05 - Android 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone’s always-on display24:12 - Frame drops, glitches, battery drain: Gaming on the Pixel 10 isn't pretty right now44:11 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

45 min
25/10/2025

Did Samsung just kill the Apple Vision Pro?

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss their hands-on impressions of the new Samsung Galaxy XR headset and whether it can compete with the Apple Vision Pro. They also dive into new data that explains the Pixel 10's battery life problems and explore one surprising area where Google's Tensor chip beats Qualcomm's Snapdragon. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS Timecodes 00:00 - Intro01:30 - Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: Just the opening act23:13 - Bad battery life on your Pixel 10? This might be the reason why34:02 - Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip misses out on one of Android 16's best features41:42 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

42 min

The Authority Insights podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team. Join Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown as we dive deeper into our latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and even more in-depth Android and general mobile tech coverage that you won't find anywhere else.

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