Authority Insights

Android Authority

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.

  1. The OnePlus 15 is HOT 🥵

    HÁ 13 H

    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!

    42min
  2. Say Goodbye to Google Assistant…

    8 DE NOV.

    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!

    50min
  3. Android Auto is getting Widgets?!

    1 DE NOV.

    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!

    45min
  4. Did Samsung just kill the Apple Vision Pro?

    25 DE OUT.

    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!

    42min
  5. A New Era for Google Photos

    18 DE OUT.

    A New Era for Google Photos

    This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown dive into a suite of upcoming Google Photos features that could change how we create and remember our favorite moments. They discuss new AI-powered highlight video templates that automate editing, the controversial introduction of face-retouching tools, and the exciting prospect of reliving memories in a 3D spatial environment with a new generation of Android XR headsets. ---------------------------------------------------- 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 - Intro02:05 - Google Photos will make your life look more feed-friendly with new highlight templates14:34 - Google Photos working on new editing tools to let you put your best face forward 24:35 - Google Photos is preparing to show up for Android XR's big moment 37:25 - 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!

    38min
  6. Google Maps is getting a HUGE AI upgrade!

    11 DE OUT.

    Google Maps is getting a HUGE AI upgrade!

    This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the revamped Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" feature in Google Maps, which could be a "game changer" for finding new places. They also delve into Google's new "Computer Control" feature that will allow AI agents to fully automate Android apps, weighing the convenience against the potential security and trust concerns. Finally, they question if Google's going bananas for putting its Nano Banana image creator in seemingly random places like Google Lens and Circle to Search. ---------------------------------------------------- 🔗Full show notes with links and transcript! ---------------------------------------------------- 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 - Intro01:55 - Google Maps may soon let you ask about places like you're in the Gemini app16:57 - Android’s new Computer Control feature shows the Rabbit R1 was ahead of its time35:52 - Everybody loves Nano Banana, and now it's getting ready for Google Lens and Circle to Search48:07 - 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!

    49min
  7. One UI 8.5 LEAKED! Here's what's coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26!

    4 DE OUT.

    One UI 8.5 LEAKED! Here's what's coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26!

    This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown dive into a treasure trove of One UI 8.5 leaks, revealing a slew of new features potentially coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26, including a new "private display" mode. They also discuss Google's work on an Apple Handoff competitor for Android and evidence that a hypertension alert system is coming to the Pixel Watch. ---------------------------------------------------- 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 - Intro01:37 - 9 new features coming to your Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 8.530:09 - Android's answer to Apple's Handoff is coming, and here's how it’ll work 42:47 - Google is preparing its own Apple-style hypertension alert system for the Pixel Watch 51:29 - 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!

    52min
  8. Apple won’t bring AirDrop to Android, so Google will bring Quick Share to iPhones

    20 DE SET.

    Apple won’t bring AirDrop to Android, so Google will bring Quick Share to iPhones

    This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss Google's perplexing plans to bring Quick Share to the iPhone, which might not work offline. They also dive into a new Pixel feature that’ll scan your chat notifications to protect you from scammers and an upcoming AI health assistant in the Samsung Health app. ---------------------------------------------------- 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 YouTube YouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - We now know how Quick Share for iPhone will work, and there's bad news 15:15 - First calls and texts, now Pixels could detect scams from chat apps 25:02 - Here's your first look at Samsung Health's new AI-powered fitness assistant 33:23 - 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!

    35min

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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.

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