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Episode description
JR Raphael of The Intelligence returns to the show to join Jason, MIshaal and Ron to discuss the latest in Google and Android updates plus some hands-on Gamer gear and some rumors of the Pixel 9 line.
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NEWS
- Google has a bunch of updates to Shopping, Maps and Circle to Search
- Latest in the upcoming Android 15 is protection from stingray devices
- Google may be bringing Gemini to phones but it's going to be a RAM hog
- RCS is coming to iPhones this Fall, according to Google
- Patron Pick: Android 15 could revamp the volume panel and make it collapsible and plus, Android 15 prepares revamped status bar and Mishaal isn't having it!
HARDWARE
- Pixel 9 rumors and leaks are heating up and it looks like there might be three phones in the line
- The Vivo X Fold3 is the lightest book-style foldable yet - it's so thin!
- Mishaal is hands on with the GameSir X2s Type C mobile gaming controller
- If you like photography then you'll want to check out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra photography kit
APPS
- Google Podcasts is going away, make sure you find a new podcast app!
- Gemini now automatically starts Google Maps navigation
- Got too many Chrome tabs? They've got a fix for that
COMMUNITY
- Dan M. is having a hard time with audio on the OnePlus Watch 2
- Jon and Eric write in with Maps while on the phone solutions
- Mike S. has a tip for battery drain on the Pixel 7A
Thanks to JR Raphael of The Intelligence for joining us, check out all his great work over at The Intelligence - https://theintelligence.com/
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