Android Police

Android Police
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Android Police

From smart phones to smart homes, the Android Police Podcast gives you exactly what you need from a tech podcast - no more, no less. Every week, each of our hosts curate topics to talk about. It could be tracking through your newsfeed or a passion project or two. We're centered on Android, but go far and wide, so if you're looking for good talk that won't waste your time, listen and subscribe.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Be Thankful This Isn't About Oppo v. Apple

    Global phone nerds find it frustrating when they have to act thankful for all the choice they have when, in fact, market segmentation and fragmentation makes it nigh on impossible to enjoy all the bounty we've got. It's why an Oppo Find X8 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max comparison is impractical for us to produce — the audience cannot exist for such a thing. But we here at the Android Police podcast are thankful you're with us as Americans wrap up a holiday of gathering, feasting, and buying. This time around, we'll be chatting about how Google just can't get an Android tablet right, how the company might screw up its path forward on tablets, and, hey, why not throw an Android-based laptop in there? We'll also dive into some quick reviews of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Oppo Find X8 Pro. 04:33 | How the Tablet Turns The Google Pixel Tablet 2 isn't out yet, and it looks like the Pixel Tablet 3 might never beThe Pixel Tablet 2 may be cancelled, but we'll somehow still get a Pixel Tablet 3The Pixel Tablet 2's reported cancelation proves Google's lack of commitmentChromeOS may eventually be replaced by Android 26:31 | Dueling Reviews I love the iPhone 16 Pro, but Apple's cameras are aging next to AndroidApple iPhone 16 Pro review: Apple's best, but no better than AndroidiPhone 16 Pro Max review: More Android than ever, for better and for worseAndroid already has its first Camera Control cloneOppo's Find X8 Pro packs dual periscopes, a haptic shutter button, and oodles of AIThis is my favorite photo snapped with the Oppo Find X8 Pro Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    40 min

  2. NOV 24

    Antitrust or Anti-Google?

    Like many families during American Thanksgiving, we've made too much Android Police podcast this week. The drumbeat towards Android 16 officially began with a thump, so why not talk about what's going on inside of it? The AI people are boasting about how they'll be going "agentic" in 2025, so why not catch that trend by its baby legs and put it against our calipers before runaway expectations catch fire? And why not dig a little deeper at the notion of Google being broken up by the Department of Justice since the agency's finally making the big asks it wants? We've got so many why nots this week that you'll be hearing even more from this week's taping come next holiday week! 01:29 | Let's Start with Android 16 Android 16: Developer Preview 1, features, and official release windowThe first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to knowAndroid 16 will make the Photo Picker feel more integrated in appsHealth Connect is adding support for medical records in Android 16Android 16 might let Gemini order food for youNotification overload to meet its match in Android 16The Pixel 6 might get Android 16 after all 40:19 | Let's End with Chrome DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome to end its search monopolyA ChatGPT-powered browser could soon gun for Chrome's supremacyArc Search for Android is now available for allThe EU's new default browser rules work; here's what it means for the US Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    59 min

  3. NOV 17

    Can Samsung Ever Lead Again?

    The importance of Samsung in the Android ecosystem, in spite of our whining about its tepidness, remains paramount. So, how will this tech leader carve its path in 2025? Perhaps an all-Snapdragon year of flagships? A tri-foldable to answer the calls of Huawei? Or a delay in Galaxy AI features that were promised to come with One UI 7? James Peckham joins Will this week as the Android Police podcast paints out the plot. Plus, the demise of Amazon's Freevee, the continued demise of Xbox's future, and a nifty new thing we've done with the Pixel 9 (and might do with other phones, should you want it). 03:24 | Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 launch date just leaked from two different sourcesGalaxy S25s will use Snapdragon worldwide due to poor Samsung Foundry yieldsOne UI 7 might not bring the upgrades you're waiting forSamsung's tri-fold phone might use an 'infolding' design to solve durability problemsSamsung may outsource Exynos to TSMC and scrap in-house Snapdragon plans 23:30 | Big Thoughts Google has made searching the Play Store so frustrating, I don't even bother anymoreReview: Google's Pixel 9 display is as good as it gets 39:28 | The Bag Xbox boss confirms a handheld console is in the worksValve's snowy Steam Deck is coming down the chimney just in time for ChristmasAmazon pulls the plug on Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming service Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    1h 4m

  4. NOV 11

    Google Gets to Gloat

    In what remains of the mobile ecosystem wars, how does the Android Police podcast make of all the good news Android (and, specifically, Google) has been getting in terms of shipments and trends lately? Well, we chalk it up to a surprisingly down year for the iPhone 16 and the Pixel 9 getting all the important just right enough. Also this week on the show, Netflix is showing signs it's keen on jettisoning its games offerings. We've also got a bonus segment of the show exclusive to androidpolice.com from November 12 talking not about the results of U.S. elections, but how we saw our most important platforms cover the event. Join us there for that. 03:29 | Googles of Good News The Pixel 9's strong sales numbers could be the key to Android's survivalGoogle's US market share soars as strong Pixel 9 sales help surpass Motorola and OnePlus 23:15 | Other News Amazon stops Kindle Colorsoft shipments due to major display issuesNetflix is killing some of its most unique streaming contentNintendo says the Switch successor will be compatible with Switch games - The VergeAlbum art is finally coming to your Pixel's 'Now Playing' feature We're Not Wrong Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

    1h 1m

  5. NOV 3

    Will the Real Android Please Stand Up?

    The Android Police podcast is still a podcast, first and foremost, about Android, so why not talk about Android first on this episode of the show? A novel idea! And perhaps a risky one if the reality of Android continues to trend in the direction we've been covering. Still, we're pressing fast forward on Android 16, dreading the iOS-ification of OEM skins, and, yet again, wondering if the AI heads are screwed into their necks straight. All that and more this hour. 03:13 | Android Things Android 16 will be released much earlier than you thinkNew One UI 7 leak reveals bolstered parental controls, new lock screen, AI features, and moreA rumored Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim could battle the iPhone 17 Slim late next yearThe OnePlus 13 is official, and it might be the phone power users have been dreaming of 23:01 | Serious Other Things ChatGPT's answer to Google Search is now availableWill Apple Intelligence be enough to make the iPhone 16 exciting? 38:19 | One Last Thing (or Two) This Pixel 9a leak might convince you to hold off on your Pixel 9 purchaseNintendo just launched its own music streaming app, and it's loaded with nostalgiaDiamond Jubilee | Cindy Lee Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

    54 min

  6. OCT 25

    Performative Performance Per Watt

    All of a sudden, it's a tightening race in the chip sector to bring efficiency to bear in what may beget the merging of applications in the mobile and desktop worlds... again. You know, like we haven't tried or done that before. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is our star for today's Android Police podcast, but we will also trifle through the thought of a tri-fold Galaxy Z Fold 7... and given how timid Samsung has been, yes, we're just as surprised as you are. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite: Everything you need to knowQualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite wants to turn your Android phone into a mobile powerhouseArm's licensing battle with Qualcomm just got a lot more seriousBelieve it or not, the Snapdragon 8 Elite might make smartphones exciting againThe Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition will make you regret buying the Fold 6Samsung's tri-fold Galaxy Z could launch as soon as next year Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

    45 min

  7. OCT 20

    Samsung's Got Surprises

    Things are a little too quiet around here: the Android Police podcast doesn't do Mac news and the Android 15 update coming out this week isn't exactly going to start fires. Why not have Samsung toy around with a new aspect ratio for its foldables in Asia next week? Or maybe we should take the bait and see how we feel about an AI chatbot replacing the entire settings menu in One UI? James Peckham fills in for Daniel on yet another interesting episode. 03:13 | Fifteen Winks Review: My favorite Android 15 features are far from flashy9 essential Android 15 features you'll want to try immediatelyAndroid 15: Availability, timeline, and what's new in Google's latest software relase 25:19 | Sam Strung Review: I love Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10+, but it's a hard tablet to recommendReview: The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is one step away from greatnessA better Galaxy Z Fold 6 is launching this month, but not for everyoneIs Samsung's rumored AI Settings push genius, or a joke? 49:28 | We're Having Potluck for Dessert Review: The iPhone 16 is the iPhone you should be tempted byMusk's X disregards app store policies with new block function revampWe finally have a color Kindle as the entire e-reader lineup gets a refreshBBC One - LudwigBalatro – Apps on Google Play Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME...

    1h 19m

  8. OCT 12

    The Guts to Break Google?

    Will and Daniel are back on the Android Police podcast covering some breaking news that folks in our space have been expecting for a while now. But will Epic Games and the Department of Justice actually bring Google to heel? After all, we are talking about an internet monolith controlling several major markets that consist of our core experiences navigating the online and mobile worlds. And will the relief sought be the relief brought forth? Also, we take a twirl around the edge of your phone's screen, get a wake-up call from Nintendo, and recall the Microsoft Kin on the show this week! 04:12 | Axe Grinding Epic just won almost everything it asked for in its Google Play Store trialGoogle's appeal of the Epic ruling asks 'Why not Apple?'4 ways the Play Store could change after Google ordered to offer alternatives to its app platformThe DOJ wants to break up Google, suggests splitting Chrome and Android 45:35 | Lower Stakes Smartphone bezels are almost too slim, and that's a big problem for usabilityNintendo's Alarmo calls on your favorite characters to get you out of bedSamsung says sorry for not innovating enoughMicrosoft Introduces ‘Kin’, Shows That They, Like, Totally Get KidsGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: A splash of color in a drab market Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

    1h 3m
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From smart phones to smart homes, the Android Police Podcast gives you exactly what you need from a tech podcast - no more, no less. Every week, each of our hosts curate topics to talk about. It could be tracking through your newsfeed or a passion project or two. We're centered on Android, but go far and wide, so if you're looking for good talk that won't waste your time, listen and subscribe.

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  • Creator
    Android Police
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Android Police

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