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Bringing together sign-in solutions and passkeys with Android's new Credential Manager. Android's new Credential Manager API aims to simplify the sign-in experience across apps. @MishaalRahman: Using an Android phone as a webcam became really popular during the pandemic, but you've typically had to install a third-party app to do so. You may not have to do this in the future, though, as Google is adding support for turning Android devices into USB webcams! The Motorola Edge 20 already does this, they implemented their own solution that does exactly this. Jason's OnePlus 11 5G review. OnePlus Pad is a flagship Android tablet w/ Dimensity 9000, 12GB RAM, more. OnePlus launches Buds Pro 2 with improved sound and noise cancelation at $179. Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra Has the Ultimate Smartphone Camera Lens. Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra arrive starting at $799 with 200MP camera, 256GB storage in tow. How much storage are your phone's system files using? Mishaal Rahman is polling his users after hearing that the Galaxy S23 Ultra reserves almost 70GB for system files. The Ridley Scott film made with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Vivo's X90 Pro and its massive 1-inch camera sensor get an international launch. Google's 2022 Pixel Phones Were "Best Selling" Ever. What should I replace my Fossil smartwatch with? A few good recipe apps that eliminate the webpage cruft. Thoughts on AI vs Creativity. Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3lahMDU Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: acilearning.com

Mr Mobile himself, Michael Fisher, joins Jason and Mikah to talk about the Galaxy event held this week and the new S23 lineup that Samsung announced. Reed Albergotti of Semafor stops by to talk about the next iteration of ChatGPT, ChatGPT-4, and how OpenAI is ramping up things since Microsoft invested in the company. Jason talks about Anker coming clean about its Eufy security cameras not always being encrypted and what it promises to do better in the future. Finally, Mikah talks about the AI boom, the headlines and lawsuits following all these AI stories, and how this follows a similar trajectory to past tech boons such as music streaming & Napster. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Michael Fisher and Reed Albergotti Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/tnw shopify.com/twit CDW.com/DellClient

Samsung unveils their flagship Galaxy phones and laptops for 2023 at their semiannual Unpacked event, with the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra, and the Galaxy Book3 Ultra, Book3 Pro, and Book3 Pro 360. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Smartphone Shipments Suffer the Largest-Ever Decline with 18.3% Drop in the Holiday Quarter and an 11.3% Decline in 2022, According to IDC Tracker. Q4 2022 was a disaster for smartphone sales, sees the largest-ever drop. Android Users Can Finally Use Alternate Search and Payment Methods... but Only in India. Google's MusicLM is rather good at creating music from text descriptions. MusicLM: Generating Music From Text. Get your first look at the OnePlus Pad, OnePlus' first tablet. OnePlus Could Be the Next Android Brand with Folding Smartphones. EXCLUSIVE: NOTHING PHONE 2 CONFIRMED FOR U.S. RELEASE IN LATE 2023. New leaked specs suggest 'Pixel Tablet Pro' might not be a thing after all. Instagram's co-founders are mounting a comeback: Artifact. Artifact: A personalized news feed driven by artificial intelligence. MARVEL SNAP Introduces Battle Mode As a New Feature In Game. JR's tip of the week: Andi smart search assistant. This smart new search site is like a mashup of Google and ChatGPT. Just the Recipe. How can I stop my phone from butt-dialing? Are there any good gimbals for Android? A multi-device approach to authenticators. Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3jsAVQW Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: decisions.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Mishaal Rahman joins the show to talk about some of the changes Google is making to its Android business in India after some antitrust directives in the country. Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch shares details from the Senate hearing with Ticketmaster following the ticketing fiasco with Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift. Jason showcases a director's AI-generated stills of a fake 80's sci-fi horror film and how the director received backlash following this. Finally, Mikah shares some updates on the DoNotPay service and how it's pivoting away from putting "a robot in court." Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Mishaal Rahman and Amanda Silberling Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: plextrac.com/twit expressvpn.com/tnw ZipRecruiter.com/tnw

Android 13 is running on 5.2% of all devices five months after launch Android 14 Could Prevent You from Installing Ancient Apps Android's share menu could finally be more consistent in Android 14 Twitter's new developer terms ban third-party clients Google cuts 12,000 jobs, the largest layoff in the company's history Area 120, Google's in-house incubator, severely impacted by Alphabet mass layoffs Google's Fuchsia OS was one of the hardest hit by last week's layoffs @readDanwrite: Google NYC employees who arrived at the office early this morning stood in a line to test their badges-- if light turned red, it meant you had been laid off. if green, you were safe. @Za_Raczke: Google is working on a smart tracker similar to Apple's AirTag, codename "grogu". Mobvoi's next TicWatch Pro looks way sleeker than its last in this leak Google Stadia is Finally Dead The controller lives on: Play wirelessly with Bluetooth @MishaalRahman: Google Messages is starting to roll out support for having up to 100 members in an end-to-end encrypted group chat! Google Messages E2E encryption for group chats currently limited to 21 people @MishaalRahman: The Google Clock app now lets you record your own audio to use as an alarm. This is rolling out to users on the existing 7.3 release via a server-side update. Google Clock's new interface makes it a little too easy to dismiss alarms — but there's a fix Google Podcasts disappearing from Search results as it goes on life support JR's tip of the week: Search alternative Swurl From the Nord to the Nothing phone. Nothing phone spotted in the wild... in Dubai! How can I send app ideas to Google? Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3R2XZSW Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eightsleep.com/twit tanium.com/twit CDW.com/HPE

Reed Albergotti from Semafor joins the show to chat about the potential deal between Microsoft and the owner of ChatGPT, where Microsoft would invest $10 billion into the ChatGPT service. Patrick George of The Verge talks about the state of Tesla and the challenges facing the company as it heads into 2023. Mikah Sargent talks about OpenAI's 'experimental' paid version of ChatGPT. And finally, CNET has started to publish a number of its article written by AI. Jason Howell dives into when CNET started this and what this could mean for the future of journalism and reporting. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Reed Albergotti and Patrick George Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eightsleep.com/twit acilearning.com kolide.com/tnw

Google at CES: 7 ways Android helps your devices work better together. Android Auto's Makeover Is Now Available for Everyone. Bringing the best of Android to improve your drive. Uninterrupted listening across devices with Android. Google has a roller coaster at CES and I just rode it — here's what it was like. Google took its RCS for iPhone campaign to CES 2023 with huge Android ads. Google's CES Booth Tour: Android swings and slot machines. Qualcomm to Roll Out Satellite Connectivity for Android Devices Later This Year. OnePlus 11 officially launches in China w/ 100W charging, 50MP triple camera, more. Nothing Phone (1) is Finally Available in the U.S. Nothing OS 1.5 Beta Membership. Samsung Galaxy A14 takes OnePlus to school with four years of updates at just $199. Lenovo's ThinkPad Phone, the ThinkPhone, Is Making Me Like Motorola Again. TCL delivers new Android devices at CES including budget phones and an 8-inch tablet. TCL is now the biggest Google TV brand globally as it shows off 2023 lineup. JR's tip of the week: Habit tracking... WITH AI. Goaly - AI Habit Tracker. Where did location reminders go? Does MagSafe make wireless charging faster? Do not use Google Authenticator! Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3ZqwrdV Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: tanium.com/twit

Jason Howell chats with Wayne Ma of The Information as he gives insight into the technology powering Apple's still-in-development mixed-reality headset. Sean Hollister of The Verge talks about the new Qi2 wireless charging standard and what this means for non-Apple devices using MagSafe. Edward Tian developed a tool to detect ChatGPT-written text called GPTZero and what motivated him to build something like this. Finally, Jason talks about Apple launching a catalog of AI-powered book narrations: could this replace book narrators? Host: Jason Howell Guests: Wayne Ma, Sean Hollister, and Edward Tian Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: shopify.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Android is adding support for updatable root certificates amidst TrustCor scare. Google's Health Connect app might come preinstalled in Android 14. What is Health Connect: How Google combines fitness data from Samsung, Fitbit, and others. Android 14 'Upside Down Cake': Everything you need to know about Google's big update for 2023. LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 is here, bringing new features and a new default camera app. Upcoming Qi2 wireless charging standard will officially bring Apple's MagSafe tech to Android devices. Unprecedented leak sets the stage for next three years of Google Pixel. The rumored cancellation of the Pixel 8a and iPhone SE 4 show no one wants mid-range phones. Google Pixel 7a hands-on shows off the display upgrade you've been asking for. Intel's Unison app syncs your iPhone to any Windows 11 PC. Here's how to get it. Intel® Unison™ on the Play Store. Google Home app starts rolling out full TV controls for compatible sets. NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube estimated to cost around $300 per season. YouTube TV split-screen viewing is set to arrive in time for NFL Sunday Ticket. JR's tip of the week: Selfie apps by... Google??? Fabby: Selfie Art Camera. Fabby Look: hair color changer. Alternatives to LastPass. Pixel marketing is working! AutoZen for Android. Headunit Reloaded Emulator for Android. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3WKUq5F Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Guest: Adam Conway Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Mark Harris shares the tale of folks with retinal implants who received notice that their bionic eyes are nearing obsolescence. Open AI researchers Prafulla Dhariwal and Aditya Ramesh talk about DALL•E 2. Denise Howell talks about the tech and legal implications following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Jaipreet Virdi's conversation about the unintended consequences of over-the-counter hearing aids being more easily available. Mikah's "chat" with ChatGPT. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Mark Harris, Prafulla Dhariwal, Aditya Ramesh, Denise Howell, and Jaipreet Virdi Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Samsung's CRAZY Foldable CES Concepts. iMessage is winning. Android Tablets: The "Future of Computing". How To Clean Tacky Rubberized Plastic on Old Phones. Ron in studio (and burkes news bumper). Samsung Caught Throttling the S22. Android Auto's Split Screen Makeover. Pixel 7 Prototype Hits eBay. pocket operator for Pixel. The Mullet of Video Messaging Apps. Walking through the artwork history of AAA. The HTC Footnote. Huyen peels the plastic. Hangouts on Air is BACK. EARTHQUAKE! Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Sarah Krouse from The Wall Street Journal talks about how Netflix's offering of an ad-supported tier is going for the company in their hopes of staying profitable. David Carr of Similiarweb discusses some of the most prominent digital growth and decline trends with some popular websites like Mastodon and ChatGPT. Amanda Hoover of Wired joins the show to chat with Jason about how Mastodon is doing since Elon Musk became CEO of Twitter and what the company may face as its popularity rises. Finally, Mikah talks about an attorney who got kicked out of a Rockettes show because of facial recognition. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Sarah Krouse, David Carr, and Amanda Hoover Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Code Comments barracuda.com/tnw

Interview with Chet Haase from Google, the biggest news, hardware, apps from 2022 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Guest: Chet Haase For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android/episodes/609 Sponsor: Code Comments

Joshua Browder of DoNotPay.com has the world's first AI lawyer that can allow you to negotiate your bills. He stops by to talk about it. Mark Spoonauer of Tom's Guide joins the show to talk about Apple's rumored decision to open its long-closed ecosystem App Store and how Apple seeks to keep things safe and secure if they open things up to more third-party support. Mikah talks about Instagram launching a new tool to help hacked users regain their account access. Finally, Jason talks about Google Nest and Android devices finally being Matter compatible. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Joshua Browder and Mark Spoonauer Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Code Comments CDW.com/DellClient

The hidden features revealed by Android 13 QPR1's source code. Here's a summary of EVERYTHING I found in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 so far. Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras. MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date. iQOO 11 and 11 Pro are official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, UFS 4.0 storage, 200W charging. Google Store drastically cuts trade-in value of Pixel phones to no more than $205. Introducing passkeys in Chrome. @MishaalRahman: It looks like YouTube and YouTube Music are starting to roll out support for the new Output Switcher feature on Android 13! From two months ago: Android 13's audio output switcher will soon show cast devices. @MishaalRahman: There's a neat Android app on Google Play called "Nearby Sharing Windows 10/11" that's both compatible with - Windows' Nearby Sharing protocol and supports bidirectional sharing/receiving. Nearby Sharing Windows 10 / 11. JR's tip of the week: Wallpaper tools. Tapet Wallpapers. Concern for snoring hosts. Google's new reading mode app. A perspective on Google vs competitor update schedule. Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3FqsFYH Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Hosts: Mishaal Rahman and JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/aaa Code Comments itpro.tv/allaboutandroid

Mark Gurman from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about Apple adding new user security options to further protect one's data within Apple's ecosystem. Mikah Sargent has an interesting conversation with someone special about ChatGPT & OpenAI. Jason Howell talks about the Taylor Swift ticket sale through Ticketmaster and what has occurred since the cancellation of public ticket sales due to high demand. Finally, Mikah talks about the recent trend of AI-generated portraits through services like Lensa and shares some examples of himself generated through the app. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/tnw wealthfront.com/twit CDW.com/DellClient

It's December Pixel Feature Drop Day: Here is Everything New Android TV 13 is ready for prime time with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes Android 13 for TV is now available Google's ADT-3 device, the only streamer for Android TV development, has been discontinued Sources: Google preparing 'ADT-4' developer box for Android TV with upgraded specs Nothing plans US smartphone launch, but don't expect a Phone 2 anytime soon OnePlus to offer 4 OS updates and 5 years of 'regular' patches for all flagships from 2023 Hey, Google: It's time to step up your Pixel upgrade promise EXCLUSIVE: Official OnePlus 11 Images and Specifications Leaked Google Wallet is About to Get Digital Driver's Licenses in Beta Sunbird Promises iMessage on Android and Blue Bubbles Sunbird app waitlist signup on its website Google Play lists best Android apps and games of 2022 Google names best Wear OS, Chromebook, and tablet apps of 2022 JR's tip of the week: ShareDrop Microsoft OneDrive is a great place to store photos in the cloud. Not all USB-C hubs are alike. This guy LOVES his TicWatch Pro 3 GPS... And so does Juan! Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3Y2c9qo Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao Co-Host: JR Raphael Guest: Juan Bagnell Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: tanium.com/twit CDW.com/HPE Code Comments

Steve Gibson of Security Now joins the show to talk about LastPass's recent security incident that stems from some information gathered from a previous security breach that LastPass suffered earlier this year. Matthew Guariglia from the Electronic Frontier Foundation stops by to talk about a policy, soon to be voted on, that will allow the San Francisco Police Department to use deadly force through the use of robots. Jason Howell talks about the Hive Social app that has been gaining traction since Elon Musk acquired Twitter and how you might not want to use it after numerous security vulnerabilities were discovered. Finally, Mikah talks about how Eufy's security cameras from Anker are not as secure and encrypted as they promise to be, as it is possible to view the cameras through a media player like VLC. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Steve Gibson and Matthew Guariglia Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/tnw expressvpn.com/tnw itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30

Google paid millions to radio hosts to endorse the Pixel 4 — even though they hadn't used it Google says Google should do a better job of patching Android phones Google officially deploys app archiving through the Play Store Honor Magic Vs foldable launches w/ Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, $1,050 start price Samsung Launches China-Specific 'Luxury' Versions of Their Foldable, Called the W23 and W23 Flip Here's your first look at the Google Pixel 7a Google reportedly has Gmail and Calendar apps in the works for Wear OS Google Maps and Keep are no longer available on Wear OS 2 watches Google Messages has started letting some users react with any emoji JR's tip of the week: Clipboard syncing Lamenting the potential demise of Alexa. Google Podcast search is good (but could be better). Adding memory to Chromecast with Google TV. Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/3Vz2xBu Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion Co-Host: JR Raphael Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Code Comments rocketmoney.com/ANDROID Secureworks.com/twit