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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#348: Cursed Search
February 26th, 2022 · 68 minutes
We'll go in-depth on all three of the new Samsung flagship phones and dunk on why conspiracy theorists use DuckDuckGo for their cursed searches.
#347: Flex It Out
February 18th, 2022 · 68 minutes
Why Google is attempting to overhaul how it advertises on Android, what the Android 13 Developer Preview is like, and whether ChromeOS Flex is worth the trouble to revive that old laptop in the corner.
#346: The Note Is Dead; Long Live The Note
February 11th, 2022 · 69 minutes
Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra is all anyone can talk about this week, so we get to it after a bit of banter.
#345: Remember Android Tablets?
February 5th, 2022 · 63 minutes
This week, Andy is modding his smart lock, we're wondering what's up with YouTube Music, and Google is hiring tablet experts. We'll also discuss the company's quarterly earnings.
#344: The Smart Way
January 28th, 2022 · 68 minutes
We've got rumors! What is Google announcing this spring? We'll talk about the AR glasses, the folding Pixel, the budget Chromecast, and the Pixel Watch. We'll even make some time for the Pixel 6a. It's so nice to have things to look forward to!
#343: Thank You For Being A Friend
January 21st, 2022 · 57 minutes
This week, Andy and Flo brace themselves for the return of Google Glass. We talk about YouTube scaling back on original content and the changes coming to Google Pay. Plus, Google's tribute to Betty White.
#342: Podcastable Pain
January 14th, 2022 · 60 minutes
You know things are getting interesting when Android's SVP is subtweeting Apple in a public forum. Why is the head of Android speaking candidly about messaging apps?
#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.