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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.

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  • 164 episodes
  • Updated Nov 1, 2025
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  • Apr 29, 2022 · 41 min

    Android 13 Beta with Mishaal Rahman

    Google finally dropped the beta this week and we're thrilled to be joined by none other than Mishaal Rahman, senior technical editor at Esper and co-host of the Android Bytes podcast. 02:39 | We start with the view thus far for Android 13. Rahman's continuous changelog is unmatched as a resource for this. Android 13 Deep Dive: Beta 1 Changelog (esper.io) 15:51 | So, where does Beta 1 take us? We have our initial impressions. Android 13 Beta 1 hands-on: A smooth, squiggly, and subtle upgrade Feature focuses: system photo picker, notification permissions, per-app languages, and spatial audio. 32:39 | A quick detour to the Pixel Watch leak everyone's talking about. Here's what it looks like to actually wear the Google Pixel Watch Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @RyneHager (in for @TaylorKerns this week) @PointJules Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Apr 22, 2022 · 37 min

    Worn OS

    Daniel's worn down by COVID, we're worn down by the wait for Wear OS and Android 13 beta updates, and everyone's getting worn down by Netflix. Let us commiserate. 02:55 | A quick gripe session on how Google is dragging its feet in releasing the first Android 13 beta. Android 13: Everything we know about Google’s next-gen operating system 05:00 | We're getting all excited about Wear OS 3.1 — including when Google Assistant will make the jump — and the Pixel Watch even though we still have plenty of waiting to go, it turns out. The Google Store has been redesigned, and it looks like it’s preparing for the Pixel Watch The latest Pixel Watch leak offers our best look yet at the upcoming Google smartwatch Google Assistant still isn't quite ready for the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 17:06 | Netflix knows it is bleeding subscribers and will continue to do so as it begins cracking down on password sharers. Add to that the spectacular implosion that is the end of CNN+ and we're wondering what the heck streaming has in store for us... Netflix's latest shareholder letter should be anxiety inducing for anyone using a shared password Scoop: CNN+ looks doomed (axios.com) 27:39 | Let's calm down a bit and talk about Google Seed Lab's latest arts-and-crafts project called Little Signals: tiny robots befitting your coffee table or high shelf that help take the place of your phone for notifications. Google's Little Signals experiment uses air to send distraction-less notifications Google's Little Signals experiment finally has me excited about Digital Wellbeing Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @TaylorKerns @PointJules Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Apr 15, 2022 · 34 min

    Pixel 6a specs spec

    That's specifications speculation to you. Welcome back to another week here at Android Police. Here's what's been tickling our heads this time: 02:31 | Daniel has a "mish-mosh" of topics surrounding the Pixel 6a as well as a gut check on the Pixel 6. Plus, the iFixit-Google partnership and a step ahead for right-to-repair supporters. Google Pixel 6a hits FCC, and at least one version will have mmWave 5G Google releases Android 12 QPR3 beta 2 for Pixel phones Google's new DIY repair program will let you fix nearly any Pixel phone in your collection Google Pixel 6 bugs & how to fix them: Delayed updates, biometric failures, signal issues, and more 13:43 | Ara brings us on a dipsy-doodle through the Pixel experiences that have her coming back time and again. Google has disabled Hold for Me and Call Screen on the Pixel 6 after the December update New Google Pixel bug is changing ringtones and alarms for some Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 6 Pro 22:11 | Taylor wishes macro photography on Android phones were as great as how Apple was able to show it off on iPhones... These stunning iPhone macro photos make me wish Samsung took macro photography more seriously The Pixel 5's camera is so good that I've ditched my mirrorless cam while traveling 28:05 | Free storage on Google Photos is coming back... to T-Mobile customers. T-Mobile will soon offer unlimited Google Photos storage — for a price Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @TaylorKerns @PointJules Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Apr 7, 2022 · 37 min

    Reboot

    Welcome back to the Android Police Podcast: the podcast that insists it's not the Android Central Podcast, but that's because two of our hosts came from there. Don't be too harsh on them, there's always a first time. Whether you're an old friend or new to us, this is as good a place to start as any. Here's what we're talking about: 02:54 | Daniel gets everyone to talk about their experiences with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: A mostly portable powerhouse The top 5 things we'd change about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Move over, Fold3! The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 takes the crown as most popular foldable phone Why your brand-new smartphone will scratch just as easily as your old one (The Verge) 13:52 | Ara has gripes about Android launcher customization and Material You's color picking Our favorite Android app launchers for 2022 How to use Samsung's Smart Widgets on your One UI 4.1 phone Material You upgrades its dynamic colors in Android 13 DP2 The 8 best apps updated for Material You 23:02 | Taylor turns heads with the latest of his perennial iPad reviews. iPad Air (2022) review: Making $1,000 Android tablets look silly The 2021 iPad Mini is my favorite tablet you shouldn't buy Review: The Google Pixel Slate is a beautiful mess - but mostly just a mess Find the team on Twitter - @journeydan @AraWagco @TaylorKerns @PointJules Reach out to us - podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0