On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Derrek Lee, and Nick Sutrich discuss the rumours around the unreleased Pixel Fold being spotted on an NYC train, Ring's controversial policy change, Spotify's revamp, review the Samsung Galaxy S23, and more! Links:  The Pixel Fold may have just been spotted - Android Central Ring is ruining its products - Android Central Spotify just got a major TikTok-style revamp - Android Central Samsung Galaxy S23 Review - Android Central Android Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/acp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @AndroidCentral @Shruti_Shekar @gbhil @TheeBranLee @Gwanatu

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee, Shruti Shekar, and Michael Hicks dive into our review of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, impressions of the PS VR2, unwanted changes to the FitBit experience, what's new with One UI 5.1, and so much more! Links:  Sony PS VR2 review: Worth the high price | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Understated grandeur | Android Central What's new in One UI 5.1? | Android Central Android Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/acp to start hiring now. Rocket Money - Visit RocketMoney.com/ACP to learn more about managing your subscriptions.

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and guest Derrek Lee dive into some hardware problems with the Google Pixel 7 Pro, impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, WhatsApp spam, Netflix's concerning new password policy, and so much more! Links:  Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: Six things we want to see | Android Central The Galaxy S23 stands out because it doesn't | Android Central WhatsApp spam is getting out of control in India | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera review: More megapixels isn't always better | Android Central Android Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/acp to start hiring now.

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and guest Michael Hicks dive into the details surrounding Samsung's latest event, Meta earnings and the questions surrounding the pivot to VR, Apple entering the search engine race, and so much more! Links:  Samsung Galaxy S23: I just can't | Android Central The Galaxy S23 is the easiest phone I've ever set up | Android Central The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is making my wife regret going to iPhone | Android Central Why the Galaxy S23 could be the best gaming phone of 2023 | Android Central  Android Central Podcast Sponsors: ZocDoc: Get trusted medical office through trusted doctors through the free Zocdoc app. Visit zocdoc.com/acp to learn more.  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/acp to start hiring now.

On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Nicholas Sutrich share their opinions on the current problems surrounding Wear OS, Microsoft's push to compete with ChatGPT, our AI-driven search future, the frustrations surrounding digital video game ownership, and so much more!  Links: ChatGPT could help Google more than Microsoft, ironically | Android Central I won't buy another digital PS5 game and you shouldn't either | Android Central Wear OS 3 finally fixes the problems Android watches have had for years | Android Central Apple search would be Google's 'get out of jail free' card | Android Central Android Central Podcast Sponsors: Rocket Money - Visit RocketMoney.com/ACP to learn more about managing your subscriptions.

On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Andrew Myrick answer burning questions like "who are tablets actually for?" and "why don't more games get delayed?", share their thoughts on wireless charging, discuss the current state of foldable displays, breakdown the Nothing Phone 1, and so much more! Links:  Carriers ruined my ability to switch between phones, not Apple | Android Central Tablets suck but the Fold 4 doesn't | Android Central Poll: Should phone makers switch to eSIM-only phones? | Android Central The Nothing Phone 1 grabs another Android 13 beta with tons of new features | Android Central Android Central Podcast Sponsors: Rocket Money - Visit RocketMoney.com/ACP to learn more about managing your subscriptions. Masterworks - Masterworks: Invest in contemporary art with Masterworks. Download the Masterworks app and tell them the Android Central Podcast sent you, and you'll receive priority access. *** “Net returns” refers to the annualized internal rate of return net of all fees and costs, calculated from the offering closing date to the sale date. IRR may not be indicative of Masterworks paintings not yet sold and past performance is not indicative of future results. See important Reg A disclosures: Masterworks.com/cdMasterworks’ offerings are filed with the SEC, view all past and current offerings here: https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgarcompany=masterworks&match=&filenum=&State=&Country=&SIC=&myowner=exclude&action=getcompany ***

On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Andrew Myrick discuss 2022's disappointing output for tech, how Android can potentially improve in 2023, the highlights from CES, the striking design of the OnePlus 11, and wireless charging improvements, and much more!   Links:    https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/2022-was-a-frustratingly-awful-year-for-tech   https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/wishlist-predictions-2023   https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/no-arlo-is-not-bricking-your-old-cameras   https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/oneplus-11-china-launch   https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/qi2-wireless-charging-standard   Android Central Podcast Sponsors:   Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/acp to start hiring now.   Masterworks: Invest in contemporary art with Masterworks. Download the Masterworks app and tell them the Android Central Podcast sent you, and you'll receive priority access.   ZocDoc: Get trusted medical office through trusted doctors through the free Zocdoc app. Visit zocdoc.com/acp to learn more.

On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Chris Wedel discuss an array of high-profile security concerns involving popular camera apps, the problems surrounding some ad networks, Elon Musk's phone plan, the tragic death of a skunk, and so much more! Links:  https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/security-researcher-says-eufy-has-a-big-security-problem https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/never-ever-put-a-camera-inside-your-home https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/privacy-firm-reveals-that-many-shopping-apps-give-ad-networks-access-to-your-phone https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/500-million-whatsapp-numbers-being-sold-on-the-dark-web https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/what-android-central-staff-bought-for-cyber-monday-2022 Android Central Sponsors:  Rocket Money: Visit RocketMoney.com/ACP to learn more about managing your subscriptions.

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar and Nicholas Sutrich host a special Qualcomm episode with Alex Katouzian, SVP and GM of mobile, compute, and XR. From mobile to VR, the Android Central team asks burning questions about the future of Qualcomm.  Android Central Sponsors ExpressVPN: Visit ExpressVPN.com/Android to get an extra three months with a one-year package. Rocket Money: Visit RocketMoney.com/ACP to learn more about managing your subscriptions.

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Derrek Lee discuss the potential for VR to solve real-world problems, terrible in-game ads, issues with the iPad Pro, the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition, the Amazon Fire TV Cube, and so much more! Links:  https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/nanome-meta-quest-pro https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/i-told-google-about-an-app-with-the-most-disruptive-ads-ive-ever-seen-and-was-told-to-fix-it-myself https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/why-im-done-with-ipad https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/mediatek-dimensity-9200-announced https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fossil-gen-6-wellness-edition-review https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/amazon-fire-tv-cube-2022-review 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.

Smartwatches monitor your activity when you are on the go. VR can let you go almost anywhere while actually going nowhere. This week, we dive into Fitbit, Meta Quest Pro, and more. Links: Apple exec confirms move to USB-C for future iPhone | Android Central Google needs to figure out what to do with Fitbit and Google Fit | Android Central When it comes to your health, don't place too much trust in your smartwatch | Android CentralFitbit Versa 4 review: Straying further from the path | Android Central Meta Quest Pro review: The Oculus Quest grew up (and got a job) | Android Central I played virtual D&D on a real table with the Quest Pro and it was amazing | 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.

There's a LOT more to say about Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch now that we've had some more time with them. We also question whether or not Wear OS 3 has the potential to make the watch market more competitive. Finally, we examine life in the metaverse with Meta Quest Pro. Links: Google Pixel 7 review: Let's face it, it's all about the cameras | Android Central Google Pixel Watch review: It's finally here, and it's good | Android CentralFossil says Wear OS 3 update is coming very soon to Gen 6 smartwatches | Android Central Google's Pixel Pass should have included the Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 | Android Central Meta Quest Pro hands-on: The amazing VR headset that isn't made for you | Android Central The next generation is already living in the metaverse | 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.

This week, we cover everything announced at Google's recent Pixel event and chat about the demise of Stadia. Links: Google's Pixel event 2022: The biggest announcements, from the Pixel 7 to Pixel Tablet | Android Central Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Hands-on: The tock for last year's tick | Android Central Pixel Watch hands-on and first impressions: Google is officially in the smartwatch game | Android Central Why Google got away with such a boring Pixel Watch & Pixel 7 reveal | Android Central The Pixel 7 series finally gets Face Unlock, but the feature is limited to just that | Android Central The Pixel Tablet will become a major part of your Nest smart home | Android Central Google will never recover from its Stadia debacle | Android Central Forget Stadia, Google is getting back into VR in a way we didn't expect | 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.ExpressVPN: If you really want to go incognito and protect your privacy, secure yourself with the #1 rated VPN. Visit expressvpn.com/android, and get three extra months for free.

This week, we examine the new Space Race and rural connectivity. We also talk about why Apple doesn't try to compete with Android OEM's when it comes to wearables, Pixel 7 leaks, the Pico 4 VR headset, and more. Links: Apple doesn't try to compete with Android OEMs, and that's why it's far more successful | Android CentralThe new Space Race is all about your smartphone | Android Central The T-Mobile and Starlink partnership has me hopeful for my rural connectivity issues | Android Central New Pixel Watch teaser video showcases design and new watch faces | Android Central Pixel 7 and 7 Pro prices leak, and we're pretty stoked | Android Central The Pico 4 is better than the Oculus Quest 2, so why isn't it coming to the U.S.? | 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.

This week, we look at Apple's recent product announcements through the lens of Android users. We talk about what they got right, what they got wrong, and why using an "old" chip isn't a big deal. Links: Dynamic Island is what Android should have done with hole-punch cameras years ago | Android Central iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island might soon see its Android version on Xiaomi phones | Android Central Is Apple waiting too long to make a foldable phone? | Android Central Apple using an "old" chip in the iPhone is a good thing for everyone | Android Central Google and Apple are paving the way with digital wallets, even if some places are slow to catch up | Android Central PICO XR on Twitter: "The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! We can’t wait to show you what we have in store for you. Stay tuned on 22nd September 2022, 14:00 GMT+2 #PICO https://t.co/KYD03VTeTE" / Twitter 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.

We review the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and check out three new Fitbit products. Lenovo has announced platform-agnostic AR glasses, Twitter has an edit button, and more. Links: Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: Heavy is the watch that wears the crown | Android Central Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 arrive with more advanced health tracking and Google apps | Android CentralThe Fitbit Inspire 3 launches as a fun motivational tracker with a color display | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: Fantastically comfortable | Android Central Lenovo’s platform-agnostic AR glasses will make a virtual display for almost any device | Android Central Twitter is finally launching an edit button — but there's a big caveat | Android Central Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user data | Android Central Sponsors ExpressVPN: If you really want to go incognito and protect your privacy, secure yourself with the #1 rated VPN. Visit expressvpn.com/android, and get three extra months for free.

We've got lots to catch up on in this episode. Tune in for our coverage of the camera system on Galaxy Z Fold 4, a new Motorola Edge, Samsung's deal with Meta, PSP games on Oculus Quest 2, and more. Links: Samsung won't fool me a third time with the Galaxy Watch 5 | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 camera review: They really are better! | Android Central Android 13 is now rolling out to Google Pixel phones | Android Central Google clarifies confusing Android 12 update amid Android 13 rollout | Android Central Motorola Edge (2022) hands-on: Lessons learned from past mistakes | Android Central Someone is porting PSP games to the Oculus Quest 2 and they look amazing | Android Central Samsung's new partnership with Meta is a deal with the devil | 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.

It's a universe of unpacking! We check out the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Watch 5. Google has also turned out the heat on Apple in their efforts to increase adoption of the RCS messaging standard. RCS is really cool, but not perfect. We explain the pros and cons. Links: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 live blog: Z Fold 4, Flip 4, Watch 5 are here and we have all the info | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 hands-on: Flippin' gorgeous | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 hands-on: The fun-size foldable | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 hands-on: Should you go Pro? | Android Central Why I'm trading the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for the Watch 5 Pro | Android Central Here's what you can buy instead of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4, Watch 5 Pro, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Android Central Dear companies: Stop removing features people actually like | Android Central Google pressures Apple to stop being stubborn and adopt RCS — and you can join in | Android Central You have the right to be forgotten, but the internet really is forever | Android Central Sponsors ExpressVPN: If you really want to go incognito and protect your privacy, secure yourself with the #1 rated VPN. Visit expressvpn.com/android, and get three extra months for free.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.

The Pixel 6a is here! We review it on the show this week and talk about a price increase for Oculus Quest 2, Samsung's $200 credit, and more. Links: Google Pixel 6a review: Look ma, a small phone! | Android Central The Pixel 6a is further proof that you don't need expensive camera parts in your next phone | Android Central Early Pixel 6a users report big security issue with the fingerprint sensor | Android Central Meta increases price of the Oculus Quest 2 by $100 | Android Central Meta Q2 revenue goes down as it raises Quest 2 prices, deals with VR lawsuit | Android Central Samsung's $200 credit isn't enough to get some fans to reserve its next Galaxy devices | Android Central The Galaxy Z Fold 4 could be the next exciting foldable, but our readers are pretty meh | 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.

This week, we talk about Amazon's policy that provides access to Ring user data without a warrant. The gang also discuss the potential Galaxy S22 FE, a new Snapdragon chip for Wear OS devices, and more. Links: Amazon giving Ring data to police without a warrant is inexcusable, but allowed per its own policies | Android Central If Samsung launches a Galaxy S22 FE, it should do it sooner rather than later | Android Central Rumors point to Samsung killing the Galaxy S22 FE in favor of the S22 Ultra | Android Central I'm stupid excited for the future of Wear OS thanks to the new Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 | Android Central TikTok's warning labels won't ease parental concerns over the app — and they shouldn't | 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.