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Android Police

Centered on Android, unafraid to go far and wide in tech. Each week, hosts Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg bring you a conversation about the decisions being made from how Google designs its Pixel phones to questions about the efficacy of mass consumption artificial intelligence products. Join us as we reflect on the facts, the feelings, and the connections we're all making today.

  1. 11/01/2025

    Exynos for every Galaxy S26

    Save up to 78% off a NordVPN plan during their Black Friday sale right now at https://nordvpn.com/androidpolice! The Dodgers and Jays may be swatting and swiveling their shoulders and wrists to shreds, but the championship-level questions for the Android Police podcast this week have to do with whether Samsung will strike out on Android XR and how big of a swing it'll take with its Exynos chips come S26 series time. It's a Galaxy-dominated show this week, so buckle up and let's rocket. 00:37 | Galaxy XR Samsung’s Galaxy XR brings Android into the mixed reality eraI was skeptical of the Samsung Galaxy XR — until I actually put it onAndroid XR is closer to mainstream than you think — here's what it needs to break through 22:22 | Exynos Samsung's Galaxy S26 Pro is gearing up for the big Exynos comebackGalaxy S26 Ultra might pack a surprisingly powerful Exynos chipSamsung's Exynos 2600 chipset: A game-changer for Galaxy S26?I want the Exynos 2600 in the Samsung Galaxy S26, and so should youGoogle is moving further away from Samsung for its future Tensor chips 36:03 | Medley Qualcomm Unveils AI200 and AI250—Redefining Rack-Scale Data Center Inference Performance for the AI Era | QualcommBuilt to benefit everyone | OpenAIAmazon’s Ring now works with video surveillance company Flock | The VergeI took 1,000 photos with Oppo’s latest phone so you don’t have to. But maybe you should... (Becca Farsace)Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge may not be cancelled after allSamsung's Galaxy S26 lineup feels like a missed opportunity waiting to happen Excerpts from Google and ESPN Chicago (Via Bat Country). Our regular hosts are a...

    57 min
  2. 10/18/2025

    Sora pops the AI bubble

    Stephen is teaching his cat how to use a BlackBerry that he's about to pitch to Mark Cuban on Shark Tank while doing various other things and oh, it's Sora 2. This week on the Android Police podcast, we nod to the doom loom and the money problems that the tech industry at large is whistling over. That, plus coverage of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's explosive event on the JerryRigEverything channel as well as a look to what 2026 has to offer, at least from the Chinese side of Android. Get up to 78% off a two-year subscription to NordVPN plus 4 months for free at https://nordvpn.com/androidpolice 03:04 | Sora I used the new Sora video app, and we're all doomedDevDay [2025] is here! First look at the shipments inside! - Community - OpenAI Developer CommunityNano Banana's viral features are coming to more Google apps"Weird Al" Yankovic - Like A Surgeon (Official Video)unOfficial Like a surgeon - Weird Al - 2023 Remaster [4K & Colour Graded] 34:00 | Relax — your Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn't going to explode 43:08 | 2026 Xiaomi says rear displays will continue after 17 Pro, Pro Max shattered sales | Android CentralOPPO Find X9 Series to Launch Globally, Set to Redefine Mobile Imaging | OPPO GlobalHONOR Launches AI-Flagship HONOR Magic8 Series in China - HONOR Globalvivo X300 Pro 专业影像旗舰 - vivo官方网站 Excerpts from Know Your Meme and JerryRigEverything (YouTube). Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34"...

    1h 5m
  3. 10/10/2025

    Google could win over the foldable skeptics

    Google is commencing wave two of its fall Android lineup with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold getting slathered by critics. On this week's Android Police podcast, we debate whether the pool of potential buyers will land on 'yes' more often thanks to this one intrinsic feature in this year's book-style phablet. Also on the menu: software praise, hardcore differences, and a Razr Ultra mention or two. This episode is sponsored by NordVPN. Right now, they're offering 74% off a two-year plan and giving four months free. To get this or their current best offer, visit nordvpn.com/androidpolice. Thanks! 02:28 | Pro Fold The Pixel 10 Pro Fold sets itself apart with this one thing you don't seeTwo days of battery life, excellent multitasking — the Pixel 10 Pro Fold nails what matters mostGoogle Pixel 10 Pro Fold unique features compared to regular phonesT-Mobile’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold deal knocks $1,000 off and includes a free pair of Pixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 tops sales as Ultra owners jump to foldables 38:01 | Razr Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review: Pretty, impressive, pretty expensiveI don't know who the Motorola Razr Ultra is forThe Motorola Razr Ultra is still my favorite clamshell foldable Excerpt from WCVB-TV/Hearst Corporation. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. 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

    59 min
  4. 10/04/2025

    Learning to love Liquid Glass

    The Android Police podcast baits you with a title full of roasted crow, but the underlying gnashing of teeth remains the same. True, it turns out we didn't hate Apple's new aesthetic as much as we'd thought we would, but it's also carrying way too much baggage that either is neglected or is sweatily avoiding a fix. We'll get to some iPhone 17 Pro Max thoughts, but not before we cut through an onslaught of smart homewarming from Google and Amazon, and some Snapdragon elitism from Qualcomm. All of that on this week's show! 05:01 | Summit Qualcomm tries to unseat Apple with 'world's fastest' mobile chipOnePlus confirms bold new design for phones at Qualcomm SummitQualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite reference designs go so hard this yearIf you thought Snapdragon X was cool, Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme blows it awayBenchmarks are in: The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme smokes everything else 18:03 | Google, at home Gemini for Home is simply too powerful for battery-powered Nest CamsGoogle Home redesign promises faster loading and enhanced Gemini integrationGoogle just discontinued Nest Aware, here's what replaces it 29:16 | Tangent Tech Corner #1 - PowerBook 1400cRogers Sony Ericsson Xperia Play & arc launch party 38:09 | Amazon, at home Amazon redesigns Echo devices around its Alexa+ AI assistantPeter Thiel Wants Everyone to Think More About the Antichrist - WSJ 53:55 | iPhone I used the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and I can't believe which one I preferMy partner asked why she shouldn't get an iPhone 17 — and I blanked on a reasonThe one iPhone 17 Pro feature that convinced me I'd rather stick with my Pixel 10 ProApple's lost focus: How to regain the company's...

    1h 13m
  5. 09/17/2025

    Betting against the iPhone 17

    For once in the Android Police podcast's history, we're actually throwing shadows on Apple. iOS 26 and the iPhone 17 are giving us the least confidence in how Apple is carrying its reliability and reputation in many years while Google seems to be mid-swing on its Pixel ascendancy and putting a good foot forward out of court for once. How did this come to be? And what's to be extracted from it? Join us as we talk through this odd environment. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring the Android Police podcast. Sign up here for a 2-year plan up to 74% off and get 4 months extra or their best current offer. 01:39 | Editorixel My week with the Pixel 10 Pro XL: the wins, the flops, and the lingering questionsGoogle Pixel 10: Focused on casual usersGoogle Pixel 10 camera review: Capturing feline momentsA more powerful Google Pixel 10 isn't necessary 14:35 | Feather The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge probably isn't for you, but that's okayRevolutionary square image sensor in iPhone 17: A game-changer for selfies and group photosApple's awe-dropping event: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and moreiPhone 17 outshines the Google Pixel 10 in key areas 33:48 | Google escapes a forced Chrome sell-off or breakup in landmark antitrust lawsuit 41:16 | Amazon announces major Services & Devices event for September 30 53:13 | Happiness Dissolution Excerpt from Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android...

    1h 3m
  6. 05/26/2025

    An Earned Skepticism of Google I/O

    This is the final edition of the Android Police podcast as you know it, so instead of any bang or petering out, we're opening up a black hole of everything that this show has been to us and giving Google I/O 2025 our full treatment. From Gemini Pro 2.5's various commercial twists to all the wacky new tools that don't seem to have an integral purpose for most life and labor styles to the footnote that is Android to round out another keynote of industry jonesing, we have a complete picture for you right here. Enjoy. 04:40 | I/O 2025 Google's newest AI plan costs more than your electricity billGoogle's AI Mode rolls out nationwide with powerful new tools on the wayGoogle's new AI filmmaking tool fuses Veo, Imagen, and GeminiGemini’s Agent Mode takes the stress out of apartment huntingGoogle's AI Mode will soon be able to buy products for youGoogle launches AI Mode to everyone in the US, adds more features to AI Overviews | The VergeGoodbye Project Starline, hello Google Beam 3D video conferencing | EngadgetAndroid XR gets a huge vote of confidence with upcoming smart glasses from XrealGoogle finally gives us a look behind the lenses at Android XR on smart glassesGoogle and Samsung unite again for a DeX-powered Android 16 desktop modeWhy Avatars Have 5 Fingers When Na'vi Only Have 4 Excerpts from TriBeCa Productions/Universal Pictures (via Rotten Tomatoes Movieclips/YouTube), Jay Green’s Stuff/YouTube (Eminem/Shady/Interscope), and NBC 10 WJAR/YouTube. Our regular hosts were Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor was Jules Wang. Android Police lives a href="https://androidpolice.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    1h 21m
  7. 05/18/2025

    Android enters its 'Emo' phase

    This week on the Android Police podcast, Android 16 gets all 'Expressive' on us with a new step in its Material Design language and we wonder what all the rest of Google's announcements during The Android Show will come to eat us alive. That plus another Uber usurpation, we talk about phones that sound like knives, and a Very Important Announcement from your friends on this show. 01:56 | The Android Show 4 takeaways from Google's pre-I/O Android ShowGoogle's flashy Material 3 Expressive is official, but it's not coming right awayAndroid 16 goes official next month, but a new beta will bring Expressive design even soonerMaterial 3 Expressive will finally bring dynamic themes to Wear OS later this yearGemini is coming to Android Auto later this year, with shorter responses in towMaterial 3 Expressive is getting me excited about Android updates again 26:46 | Knife-fones Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is here, but is it the pocket-friendly phone you've been waiting for?Jules you should cut this audio in (no)Of all the phones I've handled in 2025, the Galaxy S25 Edge is ... certainly one of them.(1) Samsung Mobile on X: "Beyond slim may surprise, but power comes in all shapes 💪 #GalaxyS25 Edge" / XThe Motorola Razr 2025 proves folding phones are no longer a gimmick 48:50 | Uber Uber’s new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX | The Verge Also: Apple CarPlay Ultra Is A Whole New Way To Use Your Car | EdmundsRampant AI Cheating Is Ruining Education Alarmingly Fast | New York MagazineCollege Professors Are Using ChatGPT. Some Students Aren’t Happy. - The New York TimesGandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend (Hardcover) | Skylight Books Audio excerpt from Fremantle/CBS via a...

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Centered on Android, unafraid to go far and wide in tech. Each week, hosts Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg bring you a conversation about the decisions being made from how Google designs its Pixel phones to questions about the efficacy of mass consumption artificial intelligence products. Join us as we reflect on the facts, the feelings, and the connections we're all making today.