The Sideload: A 9to5Google Podcast

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  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Fate of OnePlus with Nick Sutrich

    Welcome to episode 31 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Android Central's Nick Sutrich back to the show to discuss the swirling rumors surrounding OnePlus. From its fate in Europe looking questionable to quiet demand in North America, things aren't looking great for the "Never Settle" brand. Will and Nick look back at their own histories with OnePlus, what set the brand apart from its contemporaries, and how this situation became a problem to begin with. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/FxALvawUs8A Hosts Will Sattelberg Damien Wilde Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1 hr

  2. 20 APR

    A RAMpocalypse Survival Guide with Damien Wilde

    Welcome to episode 30 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Damien Wilde back to the show to discuss everyone's favorite topic: price hikes. With gadgets across the board getting more expensive — sometimes to the tune of more than $500 for a single laptop — Will and Damien break down the current state of play in the industry, alongside what you can do to help ease the pain of upgrading in 2026. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/CWo5G5aM5Rg Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:17 - The state of prices in 2026 00:31:22 - What we (and you) can do to combat inflationary gadgets 00:56:00 - Final thoughts and wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Damien Wilde Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1hr 1min

  3. 13 APR

    Smartphone Solvers with Andrew Romero

    Welcome to episode 29 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes 9to5's own Andrew Romero back to the show as the pair attempt their best impression at consulting. From Samsung's messy Galaxy S-series lineup to a crucial piece of advice Google should adopt for the Pixel 11, Will and Andrew are fixing every flagship Android series sold in the US — for absolutely free, no less. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://youtu.be/GJnjUQHTOh4 Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:27 - Explanation and Samsung 00:35:29 - Google 00:55:02 - Motorola 01:13:11 - OnePlus 01:18:15 - Nothing 01:30:08 - Bonus Round: Apple 01:40:31 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Andrew Romero Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1hr 46min

  4. 30 MAR

    The Short Life and Quick Death of Samsung's TriFold with Allison Johnson

    Welcome to episode 28 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Allison Johnson, senior reviewer at The Verge, to discuss her attempts at purchasing and reviewing Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold in the run-up to its eventual demise. They also discuss Allison's hands-on with Google's new agentic tools for Android and wonder whether this is a lead-up to some more impressive demos to come at this year's I/O. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://youtu.be/U6AR-QA6Wss Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:01 - Allison's TriFold Experience 00:41:43 - Gemini's Task Automation 01:10:16 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Allison Johnson Check out Allison's pieces on buying the TriFold, using the TriFold, and Gemini task automation! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1hr 14min

  5. 23 MAR

    A Neo Kind of PC with Rich Woods

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 27, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Rich Woods, content director at XDA Developers, MakeUseOf, and HowToGeek, to discuss the MacBook Neo, Windows 11's public opinion problems, and whether Google's upcoming Android-for-desktops OS can actually make a meaningful splash in the market. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://youtu.be/nBR3jyf06hY Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:15 - MacBook Neo 00:38:42 - Windows, Android, and the Realm of Computing 01:01:30 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Rich Woods Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1hr 4min

  6. 16 MAR

    Ecosystems and the Outrage Trap with Ryne Hager

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 26, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ryne Hager, former blogger and VP of US Operations at Muse Per Se, to discuss modern tech ecosystems, the consolidation of the entire internet, feeling upset online, and much more. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsDAmnO4sdg Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:54 - Niche Devices and the Consolidation of Technology 00:31:56 - Ecosystems and Product Hype 00:50:44 - AI Boosterism 01:05:43 - Ryne's Final Thoughts 01:10:07 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Ryne Hager Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1hr 14min

  7. 9 MAR

    Folding Tablets and Other MWC Wishes with Ben Schoon

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 25, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ben Schoon back to the show to discuss his week attending MWC 2026. From Qualcomm's new wearable-focused chipset to Lenovo's very promising concept gaming tablet, it's a whirlwind exploration of everything Barcelona had to offer — and we still find time to dunk on Honor's robot smartphone. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irkoIYm8feA Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:38 - Snapdragon Wear Elite 00:11:03 - Honor Magic V6 00:21:57 - Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept 00:30:07 - New Lenovo Legion Tab 00:32:13 - Honor's Robot Phone 00:38:27 - NXTPAPER 00:47:43 - Guess That Phone (bite-sized edition) 01:05:55 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Ben Schoon Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1hr 9min

  8. 2 MAR

    An Overwhelming Avalanche of Slop with Daniel Bader

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 24, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Daniel Bader back to the show. With the entire industry traveling for either Samsung or Mobile World Congress, Daniel and Will sit down to talk about the Galaxy S26 launch, before spiraling into a deep conversation on AI, the RAM shortage, SiriusXM curators, tech optimism, iPods, and much, much more. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/crvDE14XAcE Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription and score a free Amazon gift card by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:19 - Galaxy S26 and AI 00:26:42 - Tech optimism and where it's all headed 01:03:51 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Daniel Bader Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1hr 7min
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