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Android Central alumni Russell Holly and Daniel Bader join Ara, Jerry, and Michael Fisher for an epic gab session! They chat about Google's Pixel 6 messaging, Meta and the changing shape of the open web, and some of their favorite new tech in 2021. Links: The Pixel 6 is facing a lot of criticism, but that's good for Google | Android Central Meta acquires popular VR exercise app Supernatural, a sign of things to come | Android Central Sponsors: Codecademy: Join the millions of people learning to code with Codecademy and see where coding can take you. Get 15% off your Codecademy Pro membership when you go to Codecademy.com and use promo code ANDROID.

Facebook has changed their corporate name to 'Meta', and we have thoughts! The gang chat about this and its impact on Oculus.They also check out some Samsung rumors, One UI 4 beta, and some lingering issues with Pixel 6. Links: Facebook changes company name, is now called 'Meta' | Android Central Is a Meta rebrand enough to heal the toxicity of the Oculus name? | Android Central Facebook's Meta rebranding could start a trademark battle with a PC company | Android Central Oculus Quest to become Meta Quest, drop Facebook login requirement in 2022 | Android Central Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is coming to Oculus Quest 2 | Android Central Meta acquires popular VR exercise app Supernatural, a sign of things to come | Android Central Beat Saber surpasses $100 million in revenue on the Oculus Quest platform | Android Central Meta says it's shutting down the Facebook facial recognition system | Android Central Privacy in the new Metaverse | Android Central Leaked Galaxy S21 FE backplate shows a familiar des

Ara, Nick, and Jerry each have a Pixel 6 to pinky prop in their hot little hands. Tune in as they share what they love about the phone, and what could potentially be improved. Links: Google Pixel 6 review: The best Android phone under $600 — if you can get it | Android Central Best Google Pixel 6 cases 2021 | Android Central Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro hands-on: Prettiest Pixel perfection | Android Central 6 reasons to buy a Google Pixel 6 instead of settling for the Pixel 5a | Android Central Google Pixel 6 Pro review: The best $900 phone you'll find anywhere | Android Central Update your Pixel 6 as soon as you receive it 'to get all the features' | Android Central Sponsors: Shopify: Supercharge your knowledge, your sales and your success. Grow your business with Shopify today - go to Shopify.com/acp. Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ACP at Manscaped.com. Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams fa

In addition to looking ahead at what's certain to be a massive week of tech news, Ara, Alex, and Nick, discuss OPPO's ColorOS 12, a new Pixel Stand, 'Pixel Pass' rumors, new Acer Chromebooks, and more. Links: OPPO ColorOS 12 (Android 12) hands-on: Everything you need, nothing you don't | Android Central New Pixel Stand gets double the speed for the same wince-worthy price | Android Central Google Pixel 6 | Android Central Google may soon launch an Apple One-like 'Pixel Pass' subscription bundle | Android Central Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2H) review: Faster, better, and much pricier | Android Central Acer unveils new Chromebooks with military-grade durability, Wi-Fi 6 support | Android Central HTC announces new Vive Flow portable VR smart glasses coming in November | Android Central Sponsors: Bookmark.com: Spend time running your business, not your website. Get 15% off your first purchase at bookmark.com/acp. Codecademy: Join the millions of people learning to code with Codecademy and see where codi

Android 12 is out of beta and will hopefully be rolling out to Pixel phones soon. Nick, Jerry, and Ara dig into that along with the second beta Samsung One UI 4. They also talk about what to expect during the Pixel 6 launch event, Facebook's massive outage, and more. Links: Android 12: Everything you need to know | Android Central Android 12 finally out of beta, rolls out soon for Google Pixel smartphones | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets its second One UI 4 (Android 12) beta | Android Central With OxygenOS 12, OnePlus loses what little identity it had left | Android Central The Google Pixel 6 series launch date has finally been revealed | Android Central Facebook apologizes, explains the cause of its massive outage | Android Central 'Oculess' tool unlinks Oculus Quest 2 from Facebook account | Android Central Sponsors: Hello Fresh: With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Go to HelloFresh.com/acp14 and use

Our own Jeramy Johnson joins Ara, Nick, and Jerry for an avalanche of Amazon product announcements. The crew also check out the latest news on Pixel 6, YouTube's ban on vaccine misinformation, and more. Links: Scare-amy Johnson

EU legislators are giving Apple some serious side-eye as they propose the standardization of USB-C charging for all phones. But would the law even make sense? Your Android Central pals also talk about upcoming new Android features, Pixel 6 leaks, the Surface Duo 2 announcement, and more. Be sure you listen all the way to the end of the episode this week! Links: The EU wants to make USB-C charging mandatory for all phones, including iPhones | Android Central What’s new on Android New Android features coming this season Upgrade your drive with Google as your copilot The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is the best foldable you're not going to buy | Android Central Indian antitrust regulators accuse Google of abusing Android's dominance | Android Central Google's second Galaxy Z Fold 3 contender could launch with Android 12.1 | Android Central The Pixel 6 Pro looks stunning in what may be its first hands-on video | Android Central Next-gen Mobvoi TicWatch Pro smartwatch shown off in first major leak | Android Ce

Lisa Gade of MobileTechReview is our special guest this week! She hangs out with Jerry, Daniel, and Ara to discuss the Epic court ruling and check out Apple's recent announcements in relation to what they mean for Android users. Plus, the gang offer early impressions of Samsung's One UI 4 Beta, Pixel 6, and more. Links: MobileTechReview - YouTube Lisa Gade (@lisagade) / Twitter Epic Games pays Apple $6 million as result of Epic v. Apple lawsuit | iMore Fortnite fans furious as Epic Games vows to fight on against Apple | iMore As expected, Epic Games has appealed a court ruling in its spat with Apple | iMore iPhone 13 (2021): Release date, price, features, and more | iMore iPhone 13 delivers big 5G disappointment | iMore After four years, the notch on the iPhone is finally getting smaller | iMore Apple Watch Series 7: Release date, price, features, and more | iMore iPhone 13 event utterly bamboozles leakers | iMore Apple begins selling USB-C charging cable designed for Apple Watch Series 7 | iMore Ouste

Nick, Ara, Michael Fisher, and Daniel ponder the Ray-Ban Stories, a collaboration with Facebook that includes cameras in a form barely different from a regular pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer frames. Ara reports on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 detachable, and the Fossil Get 6 is the first Wear OS smartwatch with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100+. Michael tells the tale of TCL's canceled "Chicago" foldable, Android 12 hits beta 5 but is still buggy as hell, and more. Links: Ray-Ban Stories review: Facebook on your face | Android Central The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is the first Chrome detachable you'll actually want to type on | Android Central Last year's Lenovo Chromebook Duet whet my appetite for the new Duet 5 | Android Central Fossil Gen 6 is the first Wear OS smartwatch with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100+ | Android Central The Foldable That Wasn't: TCL's Canceled "Chicago" Flip [Into The Fold Episode 9] - YouTube Samsung is preparing a 576MP camera sensor, but you'll have to wait a while | Android Centra

Marton Barcza of TechAltar and crrowd joins Daniel and Nick for a conversation about the proliferation of earbuds and Qualcomm's announcement of a lossless Bluetooth audio codec. The trio also cover some wearables news, speculation about Microsoft's upcoming Surface event, a new camera sensor from Samsung, and Google is rumored to be developing custom ARM silicon to be used in Chromebooks starting in 2023. Finally, China is limiting online gameplay for children, and Apple will be making some changes to App Store policies as a result of an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission. Links: TechAltar (@TechAltar) / Twitter Jabra's new $200 wireless earbuds use bone conduction for better-than-AirPods call quality | Android Central Qualcomm is about to give your next wireless earbuds a CD quality boost with aptX Lossless | Android Central Why everybody is making earbuds - YouTube Fossil unveils the first Wear OS smartwatch with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100+ | Android Central Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear

The AC team check out the boot loop and other bug fixes found within Android 12 Beta 4.1 and go hands on with the new Motorola Edge. Nick continues his exploration of the Z Flip 3, Dan reviews the OnePlus Buds Pro, Google teams up with the United States government for purely altruistic reasons, and more! Links: Android 12 Beta 4.1 fixes boot loop issue, VPN connectivity, and much more | Android Central Motorola Edge (2021) hands on: Potential pinch hitter for the Pixel 5a | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: Peak foldable chic | Android Central OnePlus Buds Pro review: Floating on AirPods | Android Central The new Fitbit Charge 5 tracker has a killer display and smartwatch features for $180 | Android Central YouTube Music finally comes to Wear OS in a way that'll likely tick you off | Android Central Google unveils a $10 billion initiative to fix US cybersecurity | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people an

This week, we review the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Pixel 5a. Plus, Motorola Edge (2021) offers impressive specs and a promise of software updates at a reasonable price. The team also talk about T-Mobile's data breach, Pixel 6 charging capability, and lots more. Links: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: Peak foldable chic | Android Central Google Pixel 5a review: Better battery, better price, same great phone | Android Central Motorola Edge (2021) debuts in the US with a 144Hz display, 108MP camera | Android Central Samsung is finally fixing one of the worst things about One UI | Android Central The Google Pixel 6 reportedly won't ship with a charging adapter | Android Central Google's Pixel 6 will reportedly charge 'much faster' than the Pixel 5 | Android Central T-Mobile hit with another security breach, leaving more than 40 million exposed | Android Central CES 2022 will require proof of vaccination amid COVID-19 resurgence | Android Central Leaked Fitbit Charge 5 renders show a color screen, Luxe-inspired de

After months of leaks and rumors, Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are here along with Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic. Michael Fisher hangs with Nick, Ara, and Daniel to share their impressions of Samsung's latest gadgets. Links: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 hands-on: Writing a new page of foldable history | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic hands-on: Fresh start | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: The new default | Android Central The Galaxy Watch 4's best new features only work with Samsung Galaxy phones | Android Central Sponsors: Hover: Make a name for yourself with Hover. Grab a domain name at hover.com/acp and get a 10% discount with our referral link on all new purchases. Hello Fresh: With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Go to HelloFresh.com/14acp and use code 14acp for 14 free meals, including free shipping! NordVPN: Head to nordvpn.com/acp or use code ACP to get a

Pixel 6 has been announced and will be available this Fall. We don't know all the details just yet, but we go deep on what we do know — including the Google Tensor SoC and some very cool color options. Nick, Daniel, Jerry, and Ara also cover some Nest product announcements and a cargo ship full of rumors about upcoming Samsung devices. Links: The Pixel 6 feels like the first real, premium Google phone | Android Central Google Tensor SoC: Everything you need to know | Android Central It's official: Google Tensor is the company's new chip and it debuts on the Pixel 6 | Android Central The Pixel 6's colors are a clear nod to Google's past, present, and future | Android Central Which color Google Pixel 6 or 6 Pro do you want most? | Android Central The Google Pixel 6 could launch in even fewer countries than the Pixel 5 | Android Central The Galaxy Watch 4 may let you choose between Google Assistant or Bixby | Android Central Galaxy Watch 4 battery life could blow every other Wear OS watch out of the water

Our review is in for the Nothing ear (1) $99 Bluetooth earbuds! Intel and Qualcomm have formed a partnership that has Intel building chips for its quasi-competitor. Additionally, MediaTek is coming on strong with the Kompanio 1300T chip for tablets and Chromebooks, Surface Duo 2 alleged leaks show a big ass camera hump, a new S Pen for Galaxy Z Fold 3, and tons more. Links: Nothing ear (1) review: Unique design, phenomenal sound | Android Central Intel to build chips for Qualcomm as it fights to regain its lead | Android Central MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chip is coming soon to an Android tablet near you | Android Central Supposed Microsoft Surface Duo 2 prototype images show big changes are coming | Android Central Samsung confirms new S Pen for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and other 'foldable surprises' | Android Central New Galaxy Watch 4 leak shows off Samsung's Wear OS-based One UI skin | Android Central Here's when Samsung will launch its Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta program | Android Central Android 12 isn'

Harish, Alex, Jerry, and Ara check out the OnePlus Nord 2 and evaluate continued rumors of a foldable Pixel. They also chat about carrier adoption of the RCS messaging standard and companies like Apple who remain holdouts in favor of their own technology. They finish out with the whys and hows of buggy software releases, including a UK vaccine passport app that caused a giant bag of hurt. Links: OnePlus Nord 2 review: Taking back the mid-range crown | Android Central Rumored Google Pixel foldable could launch this year with Samsung's best display tech | Android Central Verizon follows AT&T, T-Mobile to make Google Messages its default messaging app | Android Central UK vaccine passport app produces broken QR codes on popular Android phones | 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 Septem

The team are joined by Nick Sutrich and check out Android 12 Beta 3, fresh rumors about Pixel 6, Z Fold 3, OnePlus Nord 3, Google fines in France, and more. Links: Android 12 Beta 3 hands on: Game and swatch | Android Central Latest Google Pixel 6 XL leak hints at a 5X 'ultra tele' camera | Android Central Premature Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Amazon listing reveals key specs and pricing | Android Central Exclusive: Galaxy Watch 4's new Exynos W920 chip boasts major gains - SamMobile FCC filing reveals the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will support the upcoming S Pen Pro | Android Central The OnePlus Nord 2 could come with a pretty impressive camera upgrade | Android Central OPPO Reno 6 Pro review: A great mid-ranger with a big problem | Android Central If you're looking for the cheaper OnePlus 9 Pro in the US, you may be out of luck | Android Central Google has been secretly trying to preserve your Pixel's battery health | Android Central Google launches Workspace Individual tier as one-hour limit returns to Google Mee

Alex Dobie joins Daniel and Ara to help make sense of the Qualcomm/ASUS partnership to create the $1,500 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders. A big batch of Samsung leaks have also com to light, yet another Google lawsuit, and more. Links: Qualcomm partners with ASUS on a $1500 smartphone for mobile enthusiasts | Android Central The Motorola One 5G UW Ace debuts with Verizon's spatial audio | Android Central Galaxy S21 FE leak reveals full specs of Samsung's next value flagship | Android Central New leak shows Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 Classic from every angle | Android Central Here's your best look yet at the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 | Android Central Nothing's first wireless earbuds will offer ANC for just $99 | Android Central It's official: OnePlus Nord 2 5G will be unveiled on July 22 | Android Central OnePlus limits app performance on OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro to improve battery life | Android Central 160W and beyond: Your next phone might charge in 10 minutes | Android Central Google is hit with anothe

Nick Sutrich has joined Android Central full-time, so he helps the crew blast into the long weekend with all the news about Wear OS that came out of MWC 2021. He, Daniel, Ara, and Jerry also talk about some new phones, Galaxy Buds 2, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 Plus, and more. Links: Nicholas Sutrich (@Gwanatu) / Twitter From dumpster fire to crown jewels: Wear OS finally got good at MWC 2021 | Android Central Samsung gives Wear OS a One UI makeover ahead of Galaxy Watch launch | Android Central The new Wear OS is coming first to Samsung's next Galaxy Watch launching later this summer | Android Central The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 looks gorgeous in these new leaked renders | Android Central Leaked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 renders leave little to the imagination | Android Central Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE may launch in just two markets due to chip shortage | Android Central Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus is here to make Android flagships even faster | Android Central Google will keep Nest devices updated longer

Zac Bowden of Windows Central joins the gang for a conversation about Microsoft's Windows 11 announcement, its ability to run Android apps, thought on Surface Duo 2, and more. Links: The 5 biggest announcements from Microsoft's Windows 11 event | Windows Central Windows 11 launch: When to expect the next version of Windows? | Windows Central Microsoft announces Windows 11 will be able to run Android apps | Windows Central Windows 11 Home needs an internet connection and Microsoft account to set up | Windows Central Windows 11's new productivity features are supercharged to help you work | Windows Central Windows 11 is built for touch, including gestures and improved snapping | Windows Central These are Windows 11's official minimum system requirements | Windows Central Microsoft announced widgets for Windows 11, promising 'personalized feed powered by AI' | Windows Central Microsoft is bringing DirectStorage to PC, massively reduces load times in games | Windows Central Microsoft wants to bring Steam