On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss VR replacing traditional gaming, a YouTube Shorts glow-up, the Samsung 'Fan Edition', the Galaxy Z Fold 5 going on a diet, why it's better to spend $1,000 on a Chromebook rather than a tablet, and more! Links:  VR Will Never Replace Traditional Gaming - Android Central Time For YouTube Shorts To Have A Major Glow-Up - Android Central What Does 'Fan Edition'...

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Michael Hicks dive into the biggest problem with wearable charging, announcements from GDC, their uncertain feelings on mixed reality headsets, PlayStation's curious launch of the PS VR2, and so much more! Links:  The Quest 2 and PSVR 2 are rivals with a symbiotic relationship | Android Central My rabbit just ate my Pixel Watch charging cord, exposing a huge wearable problem |...

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Derrek Lee, and Andrew Myrick, discuss the launch of Google's Bard AI chatbot, a potential TikTok ban, whether Microsoft should put Bing with ChatGPT on Wear OS, debate flat or curved displays on smartphones, and more! Links:  Google's Bard AI Chatbot - Android Central Microsoft Should Put Bing With ChatGPT On Wear OS - Android Central It's Impossible To Review Security Cameras - Android Central Flat...

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nick Sutrich and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss the Galaxy S23 Ultra moon controversy, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Google Pixel 6's March Updates, more Meta layoffs, Galaxy S23 Series rumours, and more! Links:  Your Galaxy S23 Ultra Isn't Actually Taking Pictures Of The Moon - Android Central Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 - Android Central Galaxy S23 Series Rumors - Android Central Pixel 6's March 2023...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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   ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Central Fitbit Versa 4 review: Straying further from the path |...

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 Central Fossil says Wear OS 3 update is coming very soon to Gen 6...

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...

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 Central The 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...

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...

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 Central The Fitbit Inspire 3 launches as a fun motivational tracker with a color display | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nick's review of the Nothing phone (1) is on our site! The podcast crew interrogate him further and try to better understand the phone's role in the market. They also talk about Gen Z's affinity for TikTok and Instagram, new wearables rumors, and more. Links: Nothing phone (1) hands-on: A basic phone that gets the basics right | Android Central Nothing phone (1) needs more than a great design to succeed | Android Central Nothing phone (1) appearance on the US store hints at a potential...