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Shruti Shekar and Nick Sutrich sit down with Carl Pei to discuss his journey from OnePlus to Nothing, creating meaningful products, and everything in between. Links: Nothing phone (1) launch date officially confirmed — RSVP now for the big reveal | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid for a limited time. Terms and conditions apply.

Huawei and ZTE are banned in Canada. It's a move that's mostly political, and based moreso on their networking hardware than phones. The gang chime in on that, plus a preview of Nothing phone components, Pixel Watch, and more. Links: Huawei and ZTE are now banned in Canada over cybersecurity concerns | Android Central Nothing phone (1) preview highlights internal components, unified design | Android Central Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 could make me ditch Apple for good | Android Central The Pixel Watch sounds like a powerhouse despite its aging chipset | Android Central Wear OS 3 was absent at Google I/O 2022, but that’s just fine | Android Central Wear OS companion app opens up beta program, could be a sign of things to come | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid for a limited time. Terms and conditi

Shruti and Nick sit down with Qualcomm General Manager of Handsets, Chris Patrick, to discuss the chip manufacturer's latest announcements and talk about where the industry is headed. Then, Jerry and Alex join in to share their thoughts on how new processors will benefit the most important people—You! Links: The new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 pushes flagship Android smartphones to new heights | Android Central The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 arrives to bring a new era of powerful mid-range Android phones | Android Central Sponsors: Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ACP at Manscaped.com.

Google I/O 2022 has come and gone, and we have SOOOO much to discuss. We chime in on all the software and hardware announcements. We end the episode by paying tribute to our friend and co-worker, Babu Mohan, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. He will be greatly missed as a member of the Android Central family. Links: Google IO 2022 | Android Central Google I/O 2022: Biggest announcements from the keynote | Android Central The Google Wallet / Google Pay split is messy but might just work | Android Central Google teases smart AR glasses that put Google Translate on your face | Android Central Google makes it easier to remove search results about yourself and control your ads | Android Central The Galaxy Watch 4 isn't getting Google Assistant just yet, but it's close | Android Central After 10 years of Google’s messy hardware strategy, it looks like they finally got it right | Android Central Google I/O ignored the Pixel Fold, but don't lose hope | Android Central Here's your first look at t

We talk about our exclusive leaked images that seem to show Google's first smartwatch. Accident or intentionally left behind? The gang also offer their take on the Nothing Launcher, trouble at Netflix, and Nick's review of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G. Rounding things out, each of our hosts have $44 billion to spend. What do they buy with their hypothetical money? Links: Google Pixel Watch: Exclusive leaked images seem to show Google's first smartwatch | Android Central Poll: Would you buy the Pixel Watch if this were the final design? | Android Central More images of the alleged Pixel Watch emerge, and it all comes together (almost) | Android Central Google stays mum on Pixel Watch leak despite past track record of quashing rumors | Android Central Nothing Launcher beta is out now to give you an early taste of Nothing OS | Android Central Netflix's streaming woes are about more than password sharing | Android Central Netflix is losing its appeal as many of our readers plan to leave or have already left |

This week, we talk about killing in VR, sideloading apps, Carl Pei, Galaxy Watch 4, and more. Links: Oculus Quest Pro could get a Super Resolution upgrade with T-REx tech | Android Central Every new Quest 2 game announced at Meta Games Showcase 2022 | Android Central Tim Cook is right and wrong about sideloading | Android Central The OnePlus 10 might ditch this iconic hardware feature | Android Central No OnePlus 10 phone yet, but here's why it likely hasn't been announced | Android Central I bought a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 again — and I'm still not impressed | Android Central More Galaxy Watch 4 owners are finally receiving these long-awaited health features | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid through April 30. Terms and conditions apply.

Rumor has it that the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 FE might use MediaTek chips for the first time. The team also discuss privacy and safety issues when it comes to smartphone photography and trackers like Apple AirTags. They also survey the current VR landscape, and more. Links: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 FE may use MediaTek chips for the first time | Android Central Arun Maini on Twitter: "A smartphone feature I would love to see: Being able to tap a button and instantly snap a photo, without needing to open the camera app first. Even if you can't see exactly what you're capturing, you'll at least get SOMETHING, for all those moments that happen way too quickly!" / Twitter Samantha Cole on Twitter: "AirTags are being used across the country to stalk and harass women—by vindictive ex-boyfriends, fathers, husbands. We went through 150 police reports and found this disturbing pattern of abuse: https://t.co/lh1tQQ1BRD" / Twitter Moss: Book II review: The PSVR's last hurrah is as spectacular as its first | A

The gang praise the OnePlus 10 Pro, especially as an alternative to Google and Samsung hardware. We also hear more about Nothing, Andrew's S22 Ultra frustrations, and more. Links: OnePlus 10 Pro review: Back on the right path | Android Central Michael Fisher on Twitter: "My practical take on the OnePlus 10 Pro: at $899 it's a solid choice for people who want a Google or Samsung alternative. ✅Attractive ✅Charges quickly ✅Lasts long ✅150° camera is cool ❌Cameras could be better on the whole ❌Software is weird ❌No ATT 5g ❌8/128 only (USA) https://t.co/ypcKzfmhFI" / Twitter Why I canceled my Galaxy S22 Ultra preorder | Android Central EXCLUSIVE-U.S. probe of Google Maps picks up speed -sources | Reuters Justice Department probe into Google Maps dominance gains traction | Android Central Nothing on Twitter: "Say hello to just Another (1). You’ve seen a phone just like this before. Experience edge-to-edge monotony. It’s inspiringly uninspired. Utterly unoriginal. And exactly the same as everything else. Comin

This week, we take on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Google's data collection practices, and why Galaxy Watch 4 was a flop. We also speculate about Nothing as their first Android smartphone is set to arrive this summer. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra review: Undoubtedly overpowered | Android Central Nothing's first Android smartphone will arrive this summer | Android Central Google was quietly collecting your Messages and Phone app data | Android Central Poll: What brand is your current Android smartphone? | Android Central Despite its commercial success, the Galaxy Watch 4 was a flop after all | Android Central

Nick and Shruti are joined this week by Chris Wedel and Derrek Lee to talk about Galaxy S22 throttling, the validity of benchmarks, Apple's M1 compared to other processors, and more. Links: The iPad Air with M1 silicon proves Samsung has a mid-range tablet problem | Android Central Samsung starts rolling out a fix for the Galaxy S22's throttling issue | Android Central Pixel March 2022 feature drop is live with updates for Snapchat, At a Glance, and more | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid through March 31. Terms and conditions apply.

This week, we examine Ukraine's role in the tech industry and how Big Tech is responding to Russia's invasion of the country. We also talk about Qualcomm partnering with ByteDance in the VR space. The Nothing phone could be coming in April, Pixel Watch vs. Galaxy Watch 4, and more. Links: Ukraine has helped the tech industry, but Big Tech hasn't helped Ukraine | Android Central Big tech’s response to Russia likely to set precedent, experts say - The Globe and Mail Qualcomm and ByteDance prove time is TikToking away for the Oculus Quest | Android Central Samsung grabbed 96% of the global foldable smartphone market in Q4 2021 | Android Central Carl Pei’s Nothing phone could launch as soon as April | Android Central Pixel Watch leak suggests it could outmatch the Galaxy Watch 4 in one key area | Android Central Sponsors: Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ACP at Manscaped.com.

Jerry, Michael, and Nick are joined by Tom Meyer as they hold a wake for the not-dead-but-not-very-lively Google Stadia. They also check in on some different VR tech, the value of the new Motorola Edge+, and more. Links: Stadia: Everything you need to know about Google's cloud gaming service | Android Central Stadia Games and Entertainment shutting down, changing focus to partnering with third-party teams | Android Central Stadia year in review 2021: Lives to see 2022, but limps into the future | Android Central Google Project Iris is a new AR/VR headset powered by the cloud | Android Central Google reportedly in talks with Peloton, Bungie, and more over Stadia tech under new brand called 'Google Stream' | Android Central PS VR2 (PS5 VR) official headset design revealed | Android Central The new Motorola Edge+ (2022) comes for the Galaxy S22 Ultra with its own stylus | Android Central Tom Meyer (@tomeyerz) / Twitter Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to

Shruti Shekar and Michael Hicks have entered the chat! Please welcome them into the fold along with Nick Sutrich and Jerry Hildenbrand. This week, we offer up a podcast review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Ultra models. Links: Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review: Avoiding the Ultra Note trap | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: Reintroducing the Galaxy Note | Android Central Shruti Shekar (@shruti_shekar) / Twitter Nicholas Sutrich (@Gwanatu) / Twitter Michael Hicks (@MichaelLHicks) / Twitter Jerry Hildenbrand (@gbhil) / Twitter Sponsors: Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ACP at Manscaped.com. Shopify: Supercharge your knowledge, your sales and your success. Grow your business with Shopify today - go to Shopify.com/acp.

This week, we deliver a special edition of the show as Jerry, Nick, Ara, and Michael Fisher share their thoughts on everything released at Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event. Links: Samsung Galaxy S22 hands-on: Smaller, flatter, and very Note-worthy | Android Central The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus are official with an eco-conscious design, better cameras | Android Central Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra takes a Note from the past to bring the S series into the future | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S22 gets more guaranteed Android updates than Google's Pixel 6 | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series is here with an Ultra model to take on the iPad Pro | Android Central Why the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra's notch isn't a big deal | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 gets a big update, but Google Assistant is still months away | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right

Smartphone season is nearly upon us, which means we have a metric boatload of leaks and rumors to share. Tune in and learn what's coming this year along with other news for Google and Android fans. Links: Lenovo, Sony will skip in-person MWC 2022 while other Android brands commit to stay | Android Central Qualcomm's SoundHound partnership keeps your voice searches off the cloud | Android Central Huawei P50 Pro and P50 Pocket launch globally with insane cameras | Android Central Massive Samsung Galaxy S22 specs leak leaves nothing to the imagination | Android Central Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked date and time for Galaxy S22 reveal | Android Central Leaked Galaxy S22 renders show off the different colors, models, and angles | Android Central Samsung's Galaxy Home Mini successor could be right around the corner | Android Central The PS VR2 display will be more than twice as pixel-dense as the Quest 2 | Android Central OnePlus Nord 2T leak reveals a Dimensity 1300 chipset and 80W fast charging | Andr

The January 2022 update is available now for Pixel 6 phones. It brings some quality of life improvements for their users. But the the news isn't so good for NVIDIA Shield TV after an Android 11 update. However, NVIDIA says fixes for Plex, Kodi, and more are on the way. The crew also dig into a lot of other news, such as why Airlines have such a bee in their bonnet about 5G, YouTube Premium discounts, scaling back on original content, and lousy trade-in values from Apple for Android phones. Links: How does 5G pose a threat to the airline industry? | Android Central AT&T and Verizon 5G upgrades delayed as airlines warn of 'major disruption' | Android Central AT&T and Dish outspend T-Mobile in mid-band 5G spectrum auction, Verizon sits this one out | Android Central January 2022 update for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is finally available | Android Central NVIDIA promises fixes for broken Plex, Kodi, and more on NVIDIA Shield TV after Android 11 update | Android Central Google Pay may add crypto cards

This week, Ara, Nick, Jeramy, and Chris Wedel survey the smartwatch landscape and offer suggestions on the best ones for fitness. They also talk about Samsung's blown Exynos 2200 launch schedule, Spotify's blown lossless streaming, and how a judge has dealt a blow to Meta regarding an FTC lawsuit. Links: Samsung misses its initial Exynos 2200 launch schedule — here's why | Android Central Spotify delays its long-awaited feature for premium users indefinitely | Android Central Judge deals a blow to Meta, allows FTC antitrust lawsuit to move forward | Android Central Google Nest speakers are losing this handy feature due to Sonos ruling | Android Central Population: One developers roll out the fix to the communications issue | Android Central New Android 13 features could make your lock screen more useful | Android Central Future Wear OS smartwatches will finally cater to the lefties of the world | Android Central Here's what Google and Fitbit need to do to keep pace with Samsung and Apple in the weara

We're back! Ara, Nick, and Jeramy check out the first two new phones of 2022: Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE, and the OnePlus 10 Pro. There's also a ton of smartwatch news to explore from CES 2022, plus Chromebook and VR goodness. Links: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Better phone, worse price | Android Central Samsung's new Home Hub wants to be the ultimate smart home controller | Android Central Samsung's foldable concepts show how it could evolve beyond the Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Android Central OnePlus 10 Pro is already shaping up to be one of the best phones of the 2022 | Android Central OnePlus reveals more details on the OnePlus 10 Pro's second-gen Hasselblad camera system | Android Central Razer gets its own limited-edition Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch for gamers | Android Central Garmin Vivomove Sport debuts with a 'hidden' display and an affordable price tag | Android Central You'll soon be able to use your Wear OS watch to unlock your Android phone or Chromebook | Android Central CES 2022's Chromebooks kick of

Harish, Nick, Jerry, and Ara check in on the announcements from the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit. Pixel Watch inches closer to reality, and OPPO is sent to release their first foldable phone. The gang also investigate a week's worth of outages and bugs, including AWS downtime and the inability to dial emergency services. Links: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform ushers in a new generation for Qualcomm | Android Central Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is coming to these phones in 2022 | Android Central Qualcomm takes the fight to Intel with new 5nm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 ARM chip | Android Central Qualcomm teams up with Razer for the next evolution of mobile gaming | Android Central This could be our first look at official Google Pixel Watch images | Android Central Google's Pixel Watch looks like the Moto 360 successor I've been waiting for | Android Central OPPO's first foldable phone goes after Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Android Central Samsung's late Galaxy S21 FE launch could actually be a good thing | Android Ce

Nick and Jerry spend the episode chatting with fellow Android Central-ites Chris Wedel and Andrew Myrick. Chris shares his unpleasant experience with the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, plus the gang discuss Motorola's rise to number three smartphone vendor in the U.S. And that's just the tip of the iceberg of everything they cover — check it out! Links: Chris Wedel (@chris_wedel) / Twitter Andrew Myrick (@andymyrick) / Twitter Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways | Android Central How Motorola became number 3 against all odds | Android Central Samsung publishes official One UI 4 (Android 12) update schedule in the US | Android Central Foldables may be the future but Samsung is betting big on regular phones in 2022 | Android Central Qualcomm hints at a strong Snapdragon presence in the Galaxy S22 series | Android Central The Pixel 6 Pro falls short on 5G speeds when compared to the Galaxy S21 | Android Central The Pixel 6 mid-November patch could finally fix the fingerprint scanner |