Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down.
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#341: Counting On
January 8th, 2022 · 67 minutes
Google announces more incompatibility with its Fast Pair technology and more integrations with Android Auto. Then, the ITC found Google guilting of violating patents filed by Sonos. What does that mean for your Nest devices at home?
#340: A Googley Look Back
December 31st, 2021 · 72 minutes
Andy and Flo are taking some time for reflection. We'll look back at the ways Google won us over in 2021. We'll also take stock of some of Google's follies throughout the year before paying our respects in the Google Graveyard.
#339: It's A Wonderful Phone
December 24th, 2021 · 58 minutes
Andy's honeymoon with the Pixel 6 Pro is nearing its end, and Flo finally got herself a Christmas tree. We'll talk about the PIxel 5a's defeat over the iPhone 13 Pro, why it's not what you think, and why TikTok is beating out Google for traffic.
#338: Keep Your Phone in Your Pocket
December 17th, 2021 · 76 minutes
Flo and Andy are making their best impressions of the Christmas spirit. They wonder if Google Glass is coming back and why everyone is racing to put Android apps on Windows. They also chat about how Apple's latest Android app helps keep AirTag users safe.
#337: Hawkeye The Pixel Guy
December 10th, 2021 · 78 minutes
Why are 200 newspapers suing Google for harming their advertising business? And have Roku and YouTube finally settled their beef? Why Microsoft is behind a bug on Android, and maybe a Pixel Watch will get Hawkeye to upgrade his Pixel 3.
#336: Is “Don’t Be Evil” Legally Binding?
December 3rd, 2021 · 65 minutes
Andy explains why the motto "Don't Be Evil" could be legally binding for a handful of former Googlers. We'll also discuss Google's foray into crime prediction algorithms, and we'll debate the color of Android's green bubble.
#335: Quite Credible
November 25th, 2021 · 77 minutes
Andy and Flo are using Google Duo to chat this week, and it's working out quite nicely! We're finally bringing you the Pixel 6 discourse you've been waiting for, followed by a few ripe nuggets from the rumor mill.
#334: On The Back Foot
November 20th, 2021 · 69 minutes
Flo finally got the Pixel 6, and Andy manifests for the Chromecast with Google TV to be a little more like the Nvidia Shield. Then, we chat about some of the latest follies around the Pixel 6 and what users are complaining about in the forums.
#333: The Passion Of The Pixel
November 13th, 2021 · 79 minutes
Flo and Andy discuss why Pixel 6 users are unhappy with the fingerprint sensor and manifest for Google to add face unlock. Then, Google's new accessibility feature for people with speech impairments and why it isn't updating the Pixelbook in 2022.
#332: Andy Takes Manhattan
November 4th, 2021 · 79 minutes
Andy has the Pixel 6 Pro in hand. Though he's not quite ready to talk about it just yet, he's got plenty to say about his visit to the Google Store in New York City. Then, we'll end on some hard news on Google's newest contract with the Pentagon.