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#376: Hootenanny and a Half

September 9th, 2022 · 46 minutes

Andy walks through some of the iPhone 14/14 Pro and Apple Watch's new features and where Android could do better. And then, a call out to Tim Cook, who would rather have you buy your mom an iPhone than open up iMessage to Android users. Le sigh!

#375: A Forgotten Psychological Disorder

September 6th, 2022 · 61 minutes

Andy gets into the Google news of the week, including new widgets and rumors sprouting up on what Android 14 could feature. And on the search engine side, Andy explains how the company is gearing up for this year's U.S. midterm elections.

#374: Tough Stuff

August 26th, 2022 · 73 minutes

Sometimes, things are tough, which is what this week's episode is about: tough stuff. We walk you through this week's biggest non technical headlines.

#373: This Is Not a Sitcom

August 19th, 2022 · 65 minutes

Andy gets into the rant that he and Flo were planning to tag-team. Google Play's episodes tend to come through a little later than everyone else, which has led us to buy and stream things elsewhere.

#372: Get The Message

August 12th, 2022 · 82 minutes

Andy and Flo gawk and squee over everything Samsung announced this week, from its foldables to its buds. And they offer their expert opinion on why Google's #getthemessage campaign is too little too late.

#371: All Your Questions Answered

August 6th, 2022 · 57 minutes

Andy discusses Samsung's new repair mode on its Galaxy smartphones and Stadia's exit from the Google Store. He also performs a live reaction to a video Apple posted this week convincing Android users to come to iOS.

#370: Sustainable Value

July 29th, 2022 · 70 minutes

This week, we're checking in with Google. The Q2 2022 financial results are out, and while the Search Giant is doing fine, it will have to rethink a few other elements of the business.

#369: And Now, For Some Distractions

July 22nd, 2022 · 84 minutes

Andy is melting, but he's still intact enough to sit and chat with Flo about what makes the Google Pixel 6a so compelling. Reviews came out this week, including Flo's, and we're going through all the reasons why you might want Google's mid-ranger.

#368: Where Did Google Stuff the Bodies?

July 15th, 2022 · 75 minutes

We'll tell you about Flo's experience with the Nothing Phone (1) and why Google worries about TikTok and Instagram taking away precious eyes.

#367: Only Tangentially

July 10th, 2022 · 59 minutes

Your hosts will check up on their Nexus Q auctions before getting into the week's biggest tangential news: there might be ads coming to your Lock Screen.