Live from our AirBnB'd house just a few blocks away from the craziness of the Las Vegas Strip, Android Authority brings you the pilot episode of its brand new podcast, The Friday Debate. Join host Joshua Vergara, guest YouTubers Lanh Nguyen and Kevin Nether, and lead editor Andrew Grush as we talk about our favorite items from the Consumer Electronics Show of 2015. 

We jump across the show floor memories with mentions going out to the LG G Flex 2, Sony's Android Bravia TVs, and the Panasonic CM1!

(Please note that while this special pilot episode was recorded live, this will only be done when applicable to live events. Most of the Friday Debate episodes will be recorded via online conference calls.)

Those who read Android Authority online are likely familiar with the Friday Debate - a weekly feature that pits our writers and/or YouTubers against a specific topic. While you can read our opinions on the website in block form, you can also now listen to them in podcast form with The Friday Debate Podcast! Join host Joshua Vergara and a panel of guests as they beat the proverbial dead horse on a specific topic in the world of Android! Coming to you every single week.

FDP 000 Pilot: Best Of CES 2015

Sony recently announced that it would take less risks in the mobile and television divisions, bringing focus more to the Playstation brand. Our guys have seen Sony grow and iterate often in the past couple years, but this news brought the gang together for a very spirited discussion about why Sony Mobile might be going by the wayside. Their discussion gets nostalgic with memories of Sony's past, shifts to some Playstation talk, and then even moves into some talk about gaming! This might be our most packed episode yet, so fire it up and start listening!

FDP 005: Sony Mobile's Decline

In this special edition of the FDP, Josh gets together with a couple very special guests to talk about the devices they will be covering at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Michael Fisher (@captain2phones) of PocketNow (@pocketnow) and Nicole Scott (@nicole_scooter) of MobileGeeks (@mobilegeekscom) join the show!

While pondering over HTC, Alcatel, LG, and Samsung devices, quite a few fun moments happen in the hotel room where what Josh calls "The Trifecta of Collaboration" recorded this special episode. Among them are a botched tribute by Josh to the late Leonard Nimoy, talks about Barcelona and its beauty, and the exact opposite of beauty as Michael Fisher expresses his disgust at La Sagrada Familia.

It's a jam-packed, longer-than-usual episode that you won't want to miss. Enjoy!

FDP 006: Special Pre-MWC with PocketNow and MobileGeeks!

MWC was incredibly busy but the guys got together to talk about their favorite things from the show. Youtube reviewer Lanh Nguyen joins Josh with the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Darcy Lacouvee as they recount various happenings like HTC's announcements and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Along the way, they reminisce about the beautiful and busy city of Barcelona, Spain, and even speak about video games. Darcy brings his business acumen to the podcast and gives us (and you) a look at some phone company inner workings.

It's not often that the Android Authority guys can get together in a room and just hang out - so we hope you enjoy one of these opportunities via the Friday Debate Podcast!

FDP 007: Best thing at MWC 2015?

Andrew Grush picks a pretty light topic for our first podcast back from MWC 2015 - our tech origin stories. Josh is joined by the usual co-hosts to talk about how they all started in the world of tech. Andrew Grush, Joseph Hindy, and Jonathan Feist all share precious memories and then Josh circles it back by connecting those upbringings to where they are today.

Grab your tissues (not really) and come listen to some tech origin stories on this episode of the Friday Debate Podcast.

FDP 008: Our Tech Origin Stories

Don't forget to talk about the 'cast with the hashtag #FDP and tag Android Authority across social media networks!

The flagship reviews and some techinical difficulties kept the Friday Debate Podcast from releasing on time - but to be fair, we recorded this on Friday so it still makes sense! Jokes aside, we have Lanh filling in for Andrew this week as we talk about the age-old battle between specifications and user experience. With phones like the Moto E coming along with all of these high profile releases from Samsung and HTC, we talk about whether the general usage experience really needs high end specifications. We also ponder how raw specs drive perception of a phone. And finally, we touch upon the Uh Oh program that was just recently announced by HTC in which users can get a brand new phone when their current One M9 fails or gets damaged.

It's a pretty packed episode, so make sure you tune into this episode #9 of the FDP!

FDP 009: Specs vs Experience

Technical difficulties kept the Friday Debate Podcast from releasing last week, but after a lot of fiddling around with the audio, we're bringing you a DOUBLE FEATURE this week for the FDP.

Today, Josh is joined by the usual group of hosts to talk science fiction - well, not necessarily sci-fi but instead the kinds of technology we wanted while growing up that we might be seeing today. We bounce around the ideas of jet-packs, virtual reality, smart homes, and all of their implications - while getting caught in a lot of tangents that make for one of the longest editions of the podcast we've had yet.

Come join us and don't forget to listen to the podcast on all of the podcasting networks, as well has following us all on social media - the links for everything are in the full post for the podcast below! Soon we will be taking your own questions and topics, so give us all a shoutout all over the place with the hashtag #FDP!

FDP 010: Sci-Fi Today

And to round out our double feature for today, we have the team back again for a round of Chrome OS talk. This past week (on April Fool's Day, no less) we got a number of announcements regarding the Chrome ecosystem. Chromebit is a new platform that will put a fully functioning Chrome OS onto any HDMI-capable television, Chrome OS itself is getting some good Android testing capabilities, and Chromebooks continue to grow. And with all of that in mind, the team ponders: do Chrome and cloud based solutions make sense for the kind of users we are? With Jonathan Feist as the only one in the group sporting a Chromebook; Josh, Joe, and Andrew get a crash course on what could be the future of computing.

As always, keep it tuned to Android Authority and visit the FDP page on AndroidAuthority.com for all of the links to relevant stories and social media!

FDP 011: Chrome OS

This week, the team gets together to talk about upcoming devices - in particular, the new phones from Samsung and HTC. Our main question centered on which phone our hosts would buy with their hard-earned money. But before that talk, they speak about the Apple Watch and what it might mean for the future of smartwatches. They soon realize that the Apple Watch isn't even out yet, even after talking about it at length in different perspectives. Oops.

We're making changes to the podcast very soon - nothing too big, but it will involve all of you listeners and fans! Stay tuned for all of that and check our poll for what we might talk about next week!

FDP 012: Apple Watch, Galaxy S6, and One M9

This week we welcome another guest to the podcast, writer Nirave Gondhia as we take on a topic that was picked by you, our fans. A poll posted on Google+ yielded our topic for this week - the question of whether flagship devices still make sense with a growing midrange market. Phones coming in a lower price point are gradually bringing high-end experiences, with perhaps just a few holes left in their evolution. So, we ponder the question of how midrange devices fare against the current crop of flagships from the likes of Samsung, HTC, and future phones from the likes of LG and Sony. We run the gamut and veer off course a few times, but that's just how it goes on the FDP.

Follow our poll on Google+ once again this week and let us know which topic you want us to talk about next! Thank you for your participation and we look forward to seeing your responses!

FDP 013: Flagships vs Midrange

The gang gets together, catches up on the week's personal happenings, and then gets talking about Project Fi. For those who don't know, Project Fi is a new wireless service (basically a MVNO) by Google that focuses on the ability to move from mobile networks and Wi-Fi hotspots on the fly, as well as some simpler pricing for talk, text, and data. The functionality to switch among networks is only found on the Nexus 6, currently, however, but the gang talks about future possibilities. Project Fi is certainly an anticipated move from Google, but are we really happy with the details that have thus far come to light? Find out on the FDP!

FDP 014: Project Fi

That's right, we've changed the name of our podcast to just FDP. We saw that you guys like the hashtag #FDP and we wanted to keep it, too! And among other reasons, "Friday Debate" just didn't make as much sense anymore. So, we are now the FDP - where P stands for Podcast.

This week, we have a really special episode with some very special friends. Josh was in NYC for the LG G4 launch event and the couple days were eventual, to say the least - the event itself was at the top of One World Trade Center with stunning views of Manhattan and this podcast was recorded ON A BOAT. A trek to a ship floating off the shores of the Hudson River eventually brought Josh and his guests to what would be the backdrop for this week's FDP.

Josh is joined by Michael Fisher (@captain2phones) of Pocketnow, Florence Ion (@ohthatflo) of Greenbot, and Dom Esposito (@macmixing) of 9to5Google and YouTube.com/dom! They talk about Project Fi to warm up and then get into the LG G4 itself, with plenty of fun tangents along the way. And be forewarned, the environment does mean a lot of background noise including helicopters and a creaking boat. But it's still a really fun listen so fire up your podcast app or head to YouTube to enjoy some bonus behind the scenes footage!

FDP 015: LG G4 With Special Guests

The gang gets together for another episode of the FDP! Yes, we changed the name of the podcast and in the beginning of this spirited conversation the team talks about why it happened. Jonathan Feist, Joseph Hindy, Andrew Grush, and Nirave Gondhia join Joshua Vergara for a longer talk this week as they go through a number of different topics. They think of what the new Android M iteration might be called (and, true to form, Joe comes up with a left-field answer) and then get into what features they would want from the next iteration of Google's mobile operating system. A talk about the newly reviewed LG G4 rounds out the conversation, including a much needed discussion about how we view good battery life.

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FDP 016: Android M and LG G4

With Andrew Grush out with his family and Joe Hindy nursing a little illness, we have a panel including Nirave Gondhia and Jonathan Feist for this week's Android Authority Podcast! The guys talk about Prime Day and how much it pretty much sucked (but Amazon Prime is still amazing), how awesome the Huawei Nexus might be because it means more than just the device itself, and how mad Josh is about the new Galaxy A8.

It's another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every single week.

024: Prime Day, Shmimeday

From a mostly quiet garage in the middle of one of Southern California's hottest summer days, Josh gets together with Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush, and returning guest Lanh Nguyen to talk about the big launches from the previous week. Unless you were under a rock for the past 7 days, you should know that we're talking about the Moto X and the OnePlus 2.

The fellas talk about why the Moto X might be one of the best phones to come out this year, and why the OnePlus 2 may have missed that mark.

Enjoy this episode of the Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week.

025: Moto X and OnePlus 2

In a week that falls between a few relly big launches, the AA Podcast team decides to table the Galaxy Note 5 talk in lieu of more pressing, security matters. Joshua Vergara is joined by Nirave Gondhia and Jonathan Feist to talk about the latest scare in the Android world: Stagefright. As a piece of malware that can effect nearly all Android devices, the guys talk about its dangers and whether or not we are all just paranoid. They then speak about any instances in tech that they have been attacked by malware.

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026: Stagefright

With another Samsung launch comes every discussion about the new devices, their merits, and their faults. Unfortunately for the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the S6 Edge Plus (happily called the "S6 Edge Big" by our podcasters), thoughts on the new smartphones seem lean toward the faults. And in this special live episode of the Android Authority Podcast, our guys on the ground - Joshua Vergara and Lanh Nguyen - are joined by YouTube personality and reviewer Dom Esposito (@macmixing) to talk Note 5, S6 Edge Big, a little Moto X, and a bit more beyond. Join them as they converse in the wee hours of the night (something like 12:45am after the event)!

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027: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge Big with Dom Esposito!

Josh and Lanh had the chance to share their thoughts on the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ on episode 27 of the AA Podcast. In their absence this week, Jonathan Feist, Andrew Grush and Joe Hindy share their thoughts on Samsung's newest large sized phones.

In this grab bag of an episode we also discuss a major Android Wear update, Project Ara, Alphabet and the official name for the next Android release, Android 6.0 Marshmallow. BlackBerry enjoys some airtime for their slide-out keyboard equipped Android phone and we dive into a potential killer of the self proclaimed 'flagship killer' - Lenovo may have outdone OnePlus at their own game. In the end, our conversation once again devolves into the topic of food. Spoiler alert: Canadian bacon is a lie!

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028: Marshmallow and Canadian bacon

Josh leads the crew through conversations that continually devolve into childish humor, you may laugh at us, but you are sure to laugh. Andrew, Joe and Jonathan are along for the ride discussing the S Pen concerns with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, talk about their expectations for IFA and tablets, then discuss giving technology advice that is ignored.

In one of our more entertaining episodes, join us for the Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week. 

029: The S Pen doesn't go both ways

Recurring guest Dom Esposito joins host Josh, Lanh, and Nirave for a late night podcast after a long day at IFA 2015. Without some of the big players coming to the show this time around, the crew ponders the growing smartwatch game, especially considering the lust over the Huawei Watch and the newfound buzz over the Samsung Gear S2. Though phones like the Huawei Mate S and the 4k capable Sony Xperia Z5 Premium did appear at this show, they seem to take second fiddle to a long discussion regarding the pros and cons to current smartwatch offerings. Join us for a great (albeit pretty tired) session of the Android Authority Podcast!

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030: IFA 2015 with Dom Esposito

Just days after returning from IFA, Josh gets together with Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy to talk about the past week's news - but they are also joined by Nirave Gondhia, who got off a long and arduous journey from Berlin to London and finally to Las Vegas to make it for CTIA 2015. Before getting into his memories of IFA and how CITA was going, Josh brings up an exciting new mobile Pokemon game and the guys realize just how old (or young) they truly are. Nirave ponders a possible gambling addiction and then it is on to Apple and the Pencil, which the guys aren't completely convinced by. Join us for the go-home episode of the Android Authority Podcast!

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031: A Smart Styl-ish

What was supposed to be a thorough discussion on Android N, turns into Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist catching up, talking about apps, Amazon and sharing some strange theories before getting on point. Android N is packed with plenty of cool new features, we explore a few of them, including our strong opinions on the App Drawer. Josh was happy to be home from MWC and an extended trip to the UK, only to find himself on the road to Austin for SXSW before this podcast could be produced for your listening pleasure.   

Be sure to check out the written companion for more details and links to the topics we discuss at androidauthority.com.

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055: Android N and ten cents for charity

Josh Vergara returns from his trip to San Francisco for the Microsoft Build conference and has a few things to say about it. Joining him are Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist to also talk about Kingdom Hearts Unchained X, the finally released official Reddit app and our opinions on reviews in the Google Play Store, plus we chat the LG G5, again, and a bit about cameras and the future value in modular phone design. 

We'll be back in less than a fortnight with more; for now, we hope you enjoy episode 058 of our show, and remember, painted metal is still, technically, metal, will that change your opinion of LG's new phone? Be sure to check out our post on Android Authority for links and details.

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058: 1 Star Until Fixed

Josh Vergara, Joe Hindy and Jonathan Feist are joined by John Dye, at least until security pulls him out of his old school, for a pretty chill episode of the AA Podcast. We'd ask you to schedule us in, but all the good calendars are gone, we'd ask you to download our show to listen later, but our favorite file manager has gone rotten, at least VR is hitting homes and we're excited to see what the Vive and other contenders accomplishes next. Finally, we spend more than a few minutes debating if tech bloggers are out of touch with the average user, or if we think the average user is out of touch with technology as a whole.

Thank you for joining us, be sure to check out our Gary explains series, bringing you an in-depth look at hardware and Android development topics ranging from system cache to what limits the size of the microSD card on your phone. See it all here on the site or see all the Gary explains on our YouTube, tune in to check it out. Also check out our partner sites - SoundGuys cover the best mobile audio gear and TabTimes talks all things tablet. Sign up for our various newsletters and enter for your chance to win one of our many giveaways.

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063: Notice me Senpai

Joshua Vergara, Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Lanh Nguyen, Nirave Gondhia, David Imel and Adam Molina are on deck for the final AA Podcast. We have nothing but gratitude for everyone that joined us for the run. We leave you with knowledge:

Dr. Hindyana Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Hindy", is a main character of the Android Authority franchise. George Lucas created the character in homage to the gaming heroes of 1980s. The character first appeared in the 2011 film Raiders of the Lost XDA Developer, to be followed by Hindyana Jones and the Temple of Lifehacks in 2013, ultimately finishing the trilogy with Hindyana Jones and the Kingdom of Android Authority. The character is also featured in articles, podcasts and other media.

It is a very busy time around the Android Authority network, be sure to check in with DroneRush.com, VRSource.com, SoundGuys.com and of course, AndroidAuthority.com for some of the latest from our team.

The Android Authority Podcast - discussing topics in Android every week... Until now.

Rough Timecodes:
Just us saying goodbye.

Podcast Final - AAP/FDP #115

Recorded August 3 2:00 ET Adam went to the launch of the Moto Z3 and Verizon’s 5G network - hear his unfiltered hands on look at Moto’s new phone. Huawei knocked out Apple as the number two smartphone seller in the world, but we have to wonder if those numbers are fudged just a bit. Samsung releasing the Galaxy Note 9 early might be just what it needs to perk up slower sales. Sony still can’t sell a phone to save its soul. And finally, we take a look at how Epic Games is handling its Fortnite distribution on Android. Spoiler alert, two of the three of us think it sucks. Time codes: 1:05 - Motorola Moto Z3 hands-on: Our first glimpse at the 5G future &nbsp; Honorable mention (not discussed on the show)   https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g6-play-review-889103  https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-e5-plus-review-890481/  16:45 - Huawei Overtakes Apple as second biggest distributor in the world 24:14 - Samsung says Galaxy S9 under-performed, prepares for early Galaxy Note 9 release 28:31 - Sony’s failing smartphone business should come as no surprise 38:10 - Fortnite will not be available on the Play Store, CEO of Epic Games confirms  The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud

The Moto Z3, Apple, and Fortnite all take a big number two

There’s a lot that goes into our best of Android awards every year, but this year we pulled out all the stops. So we wanted to take you through our process on how we decide what phone has the best screen, performance, battery life, camera, and audio, and how we go about generating an overall score. We got a ton of data on each phone, and we’re breaking it all down for you here on the podcast! Best of Android Recorded November 13, 2018 at 1:00PM CST Time codes 1:35 – How We Test 4:15 - Best of Android: How we score 9:40 - Best of Android: How we test cameras 16:10 - Best of Android: How we test battery life 19:15 - Best of Android: How we test performance 23:00 - Best of Android: How we test displays 27:20 - Best of Android: How we test audio The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest Appearance by: Chris Thomas - @CThomasTech Produced by Adam Doud

The Best of Android Awards

Our Readers Choice Award is in and it should come as no surprise. We also look at the best innovation of 2018, as voted on by the Android Authority staff. Our official review of the Google Pixel Slate is in, so we look at the best Chrome tablet you can buy, with help from Lanh Nguyen. Google Fi is official and comes with support for more phones 25 years ago, AT&amp;T made some predictions, and holy cow were they accurate. Tech We Like: Subscribe to the DGiT Daily podcast - it’s FREE! http://pca.st/DGiTDaily Recorded November 29, 2018 7:30pm CST Time codes: 1:40 - Best of Android Reader’s Choice voting: Samsung Note 9 11:40 - Best of Android - Best innovations 23:20 - Google Pixel Slate review: Overpriced convenience 35:50 - Project Fi is now Google Fi, adds support for iPhones and many more Android phones 39:35 - PSA: Phones that aren’t built for Google Fi will have these limitations 43:50 - AT&amp;T accurately predicted the future in 1993, but can it do it again? The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special appearance byLanh Nguyen - @LanhNguyenFilms Produced by Adam Doud

The Best of Android, the Best of Google

Community is everything for us at the Android Authority Podcast. So we rebuilt our landing page to make it your one-stop shopping for everything you need to know about the podcast. Past shows, subscribe links, host information and more.&nbsp; Check it out today at http://www.androidauthority.com/podcast

Introducing our new home!

Adam got a chance to sit down for an hour with Douglas Michau, Executive Director North America Business Development at Motorola Mobility. If that sounds like a lot, that’s because there was a lot to say. Adam is joined by Jonathan to talk about what Douglas said about Moto Mods, 5G, foldables, better battery life, and more in this featured story of the Android Authority podcast! Interview: August 21, 2019Recorded: September 18, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Go to&nbsp;https://mnmlcase.com/discount/AndroidAuthority&nbsp;to get 35% off your order through September 27th. Special thanks to Douglas Michau and Motorola The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcastThe SoundGuys Podcast

Hello Moto - A look at the future of smartphones from Motorola

The Mr. Mobile a.k.a. Michael Fisher drops by and joins Adam and Jonathan this week. Samsung has (NOT!) sold 1 million Galaxy Fold units, and we’re talking about why or why not. We take a look at the latest Moto360 coming from Motorola (more like Nope-arola), and the Fossil Gen 5 smart watches. Google is bringing “Feature Drops” to the Pixel and what’s up with that? And final thoughts from Hawaii and Snapdragon.&nbsp; Tech We Like: Boss Audio BVCP9685 Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPicks Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded December 13, 2019 Topics CES 2020: What to expect from the Las Vegas trade show  Samsung Galaxy Fold sales numbers are in (Update: Actually, they're not)  Oppo shows off AR Glass, 5G, and under-screen selfie cameras at Inno Day 2019  Moto 360 (2019) review: A good watch on a so-so platform  The Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch is the best Wear OS watch you can buy  Google Pixel 4 update: Auto call-screen, improved Duo calls, more coming soon  Yesterday's Google Pixel 4 'feature drop'? Expect more of them quarterly  Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G announced: It's easily the cheapest 5G phone The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Special Guest appearnace by: Michael Fisher - @TheMrMobile Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast

Google dropping features and fancy watches featuring The Mr. Mobile, Michael Fisher

Jonathan Feist from Dronerush.com joins Adam to talk about what might be the best bargain in tech in 2019. The DJI Mavic mini is a tiny powerhouse, that skirts a couple of rules on its way to your stocking. Is this the best drone for beginners? Is this a drone from pros? Join us as we talk about the pros, the cons, and just who the heck this drone is for on the Android Authority podcast! Podcast Pick: DJI Mavic Mini Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPick Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded 12/16/19 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your phone and get 30% off. Use code AAPodcast at checkout or click this link. https://mnmlcase.com/discount/Deckthehalls19 Topics DJI Mavic Mini review: The best new drone in 2019 DJI Mavic Mini Product Page  Airspace for drones  Apps that provide LAANC authorization The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast

DJI Mavic Mini Podcast Review: Small but mighty

OnePlus has a concept phone coming to CES and Samsung has a Star Wars phone out now. The Snapdragon 865 finally beat its Apple counterpart - kinda. The New York Times investigated the location data obtained from a data mining company and it’s scary AF. Ring security is basically non-existent, and Google wants to climb into bed with them. And finally a smartphone is doing zoom right.&nbsp; Recorded December 20, 2019 This podcast is sponsored by MNML Cases. Order a sweet, thin case for your phone and get 30% off. Use code DecktheHalls19 at checkout or click this link: https://mnmlcase.com/discount/Deckthehalls19 Topics  Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Star Wars Edition review  Motorola Razr 2019: Price, release date, availability (Update: Delayed)  Confirmed: OnePlus Concept One is a concept phone coming to CES 2020&nbsp;  Finally! Snapdragon 865's CPU beats the Apple A13  DGit Daily - 50 billion location data points leak for 12 million Americans, and more NYT -  Opinion | Freaked Out? 3 Steps to Protect Your Phone  Amazon Ring hack leads to privacy groups issuing a product warning  Apple, Amazon, Google team up for smart home alliance  Vivo steps up its camera game with the launch of Vivo X30 and X30 Pro The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast

Google > Ring. Snapdragon > Apple A13. 2 Zooms > Zoom.

Every year, Android Authority looks to award the best smartphone released. But if you ask 50 different reviewers what the best phone of the year is, you’ll get 30 different ideas. But if you look at just the objective numbers, only one stands above the rest.&nbsp; It’s a very narrow field, but there is one clear winner, and we’re looking to crown that winner. Chris Thomas, executive editor of SoundGuys, and chief product tester joins us to discuss our various categories, how they were tested, which phone won those categories, and finally, which phone won over all. Recorded December 21, 2019 Topics  Best of Android Awards 2019: The best phone of 2019 is…  Best of Android Awards 2019: Our Editors' Choice pick is…  Readers' Choice: What’s the best smartphone of 2019? The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest appearance by: Chris Thomas - @CThomasTech Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast

Best of Android 2019: And the winner is...

It’s the last podcast of the decade and we’re looking back on the 2010s, and 2019, and looking ahead to 2020. What were the biggest tech fails of 2019? What were the best apps? What were the best games? And what will 5G look like in 2020? It’s exciting and it’s all here on the Android Authority Podcast. Tech We Like: Kindle Paperwhite Visit http://www.andauth.co/PodcastPick Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded December 26, 2019 Topics  What was the biggest tech fail of 2019? (Poll of the Week)  The most controversial apps and games from 2019  15 best Android games from all of 2019!  15 best Android apps released in 2019!  5G smartphones in 2020: What to expect from 5G in the new decade The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast

Google vs. Fortnite, Round 2019

C. Scott Brown joins Joe and Adam to talk about what he’s excited about for CES next week. Looking back on a decade of Android we revisit some of the most iconic Android phones from the 2010s. Plus we look ahead to some things we’d like to see out of phone makers in 2020.&nbsp; Finally, another Wi-Fi camera security concern, this time coming from Xiaomi. All this and some more surprises along the way. Recorded January 3, 2020 Topics  Report: 12 million Huawei Mate 30 phones shipped, but where? LG in 2020: Time for a turnaround  Leaked LG G9 ThinQ renders reveal handset design CES 2020: What to expect from the Las Vegas trade show  20 things we want from phones in 2020: Raising the bar  The best Android phones of the decade: 2010-2019  From OnePlus 6T to OnePlus One: A week with a 5-year-old phone  Google Nest Hub shows Xiaomi security cam footage from other homes The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special Guest appearance by: C. Scott Brown - @C_scottbrown Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast

#CES2020 Preview and Xiaomi’s insecurity

Jonathan Feist leads David Imel, Hadlee Simons, and C. Scott Brown for a roundtable discussion of all the top showings at CES 2020. It was a great show. We’ve got a folding screen laptop from Lenovo, a gorgeous Chromebook from Samsung, new codecs and technologies for Bluetooth, and electrochromic glass. There’s so much to cover and only four of us, but we got it all on the Android Authority podcast! Recorded January 9, 2020 Topics All the announcements from CES  CES 2020 Top Picks Awards: The very best products at CES  Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold hands-on: Foldable laptops now seem promising  Insta360 debuts One R modular action and 360-degree camera  Withings ScanWatch announced with ECG to help detect AFib and sleep apnea  Samsung Galaxy Chromebook has stylus, 4K display  What is Bluetooth LE Audio? What you need to know about the LC3 codec  OnePlus Concept One hands-on: OnePlus has a new vanishing trick  What is electrochromic glass and how does it work?  Skyworth wants your TV to become a smart device hub The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Special guest appearances by: David Imel - @DurvidImel  C. Scott Brown - @C_scottbrown Hadlee Simons - @HadleeSimons Chris Thomas - @Cthomastech Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network! The DGiT Daily podcast The SoundGuys Podcast

#CES2020 was amazing!

Fresh off the CES Train, we have some housecleaning to do. We chat about the Escobar Fold, Google hitting a trillion dollar valuation, and in what ways iOS is better than our favorite OS (spoiler alert: not a lot of ways). Our main story is the rumored specifications of the Galaxy S20, especially the S20 Ultra, and it’s 120sorta-Hz screen. We take a deeper look at Bluetooth Audio LE and the LC3 codec along with Bluetooth SIG, and Huawei’s Google loophole is just delightful. Tech We Like:  Visit  Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded January 16, 2020 Topics           The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud -  Jonathan Feist -  /  Joe Hindy -  Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network!

A Samsung fanboy’s wet dream

We have a ton of housecleaning to take care of right off the bat including the Moto RAZR, Whatsapp’s dark mode, MWC 2020 and more. Plus, we take a look at LG’s implementation of Android 10 on the LG V50 with dual screen. Speaking of dual screens, Microsoft has some thoughts on how to implement dual screens. Google is experimenting with ways to help you use your phone less, and one of our editors wants you to update apps less often. What’s up with that? Podcast Pick:  Visit  Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded January 23, 2020 Topics      Juan Carlos Bagnell -      The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud -  Jonathan Feist -  /  Joe Hindy -  Produced by Adam Doud Special appearance by:Juan Carlos Bagnell -   Check out the other podcasts in our network!

LG’s promise and Google’s experiments

This is the last episode of the second season of the Android Authority podcast. That sucks. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have tech to talk about. Adam, Joe, and Jonathan gather for one last time to talk about Motorola’s upcoming flagship, and care for your RAZR. LG is keeping the headphone jack flame a’burnin. And finally, we look back on some other operating systems that have come and gone over the years. RIP webOS, RIP Windows Phone, RIP #AAPodcast Podcast Pick:  Visit  Affiliate disclosure: We may receive compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this podcast. Recorded January 30, 2020 Topics       The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud -  Jonathan Feist -  /  Joe Hindy -  Produced by Adam Doud Check out the other podcasts in our network!

Fin Part Deux

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