Best Android Podcasts (2025)

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547: Such Pageantry 57:54

44m ago57:54

57:54

YouTube finally has the rights to the Academy Awards. What does this mean for the rest of the broadcast TV landscape? Another Google service was laid to rest in the graveyard. Links and Show Notes: Oscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029 Hollywood’s biggest night is coming to YouTube UK to “encourage” Apple and Google to put nudity-blocki…

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546: Extending Reality 1:21:10

11d ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Google lays out its plans for smart glasses in the new year, while Disney chooses a side in the AI wars. Links and Show Notes: The Android Show: New features for Galaxy XR and a look at future devices Google Reveals the Future of Android XR: AI Glasses to Rival Meta's Ray-Bans and PC Productivity Disney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will …

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Bring your own model - Android Developers Backstage 58:26

7d ago58:26

58:26

In this episode Tor and Chet chat with Raluca Saucic and Eugene Yakavets about the new "Bring Your Own Model" feature in Android Studio which allows using other models than Gemini for agent mode, including models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and more. We also discuss using local models via Ollama and LM Studio. Resources: Use a remote model → https://go…

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545: Folds Three Times 1:13:33

8d ago1:13:33

1:13:33

We were expecting a quiet week. Instead, we got a major Android 16 update and a Samsung phone that folds three ways. Links and Show Notes: Android 16's Latest Update Adds Gemini-Powered Notification Summaries and Improved Fraud Detection Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family New Android features keep you fo…

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544: Something That’s Attainable 29:55

19d ago29:55

29:55

We're here, we're relaxed, and we're talking about Aluminum. What is Google planning for the desktop? Links and Show Notes: Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know Support Material with a Relay MembershipBy Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion

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543: Wartime Mentality 1:18:17

13d ago1:18:17

1:18:17

It's a big week of news without Flo, but Andy holds down the fort. Gemini 3 launches alongside an unexpected AirDrop trick between Android and iPhone. Links and Show Notes: A new era of intelligence with Gemini 3 Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family Support Material with a Relay Membership…

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542: Suddenly BFFs 1:02:49

1M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Google and Epic are still working out the details. The company announces Private AI Compute, which Apple will use to create its own foundation model built on Gemini. And why Google retreated on its planned restrictions for sideloading. Links and Show Notes: Epic and Google may not get their settlement Private AI Compute: our next step in building p…

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541: The Settlement 47:09

1M ago47:09

47:09

Google and Epic have been fighting for years. Andy talks through the dispute and whether it's finally ended. Plus, why Apple is sticking with Google's Gemini. Links and Show Notes: Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they’re settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store Apple Nears $1 Billion-a Year Deal to Use Google AI for Siri Support …

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Exynos for every Galaxy S26 57:09

2M ago57:09

57:09

Save up to 78% off a NordVPN plan during their Black Friday sale right now at https://nordvpn.com/androidpolice! The Dodgers and Jays may be swatting and swiveling their shoulders and wrists to shreds, but the championship-level questions for the Android Police podcast this week have to do with whether Samsung will strike out on Android XR and how …

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540: Spooky, Scary Earnings 1:12:03

2M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Happy Halloween! We parse Google's scary earnings call (it's scary how much money they made!) and discuss what the new Fitbit personal health coach is like. Links and Show Notes: I'll Never Forget Google's Quiet Retreat From Allyship ‘Their history is just erased’: Google drops a key program for boosting women in tech Fitbit's AI-Powered Personal H…

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539: Hotel Andy 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Andy quietly leads the show from a hotel room as we discuss Samsung's Galaxy XR headset. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Introducing Galaxy XR: Opening New Worlds Introducing Galaxy XR, the first An…

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Sora pops the AI bubble 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Stephen is teaching his cat how to use a BlackBerry that he's about to pitch to Mark Cuban on Shark Tank while doing various other things and oh, it's Sora 2. This week on the Android Police podcast, we nod to the doom loom and the money problems that the tech industry at large is whistling over. That, plus coverage of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's explo…

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538: A Can of Tuna on Your Wrist 1:13:17

2M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

This episode's title does not refer to the Pixel Watch 4. Google Photo's conversational edits are finally rolling out. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel Watch 4: The Apple Watch of Android Phones Pixel 10 Pro Fold smokes up and explodes during JRE's durability test We’re improving navigation and introducing a new control for ads on Google Search 1…

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From natural language to UI tests: A deep dive into Journeys for Android Studio 44:57

2M ago44:57

44:57

Hosts Tor and Chet are joined by Adarsh Fernando, a Product Manager, and Ray Buse, a Software Engineer, to discuss Journeys for Android Studio. Powered by Gemini's vision and reasoning, Journeys aims to simplify end-to-end test creation and maintenance by converting the natural language you provide to describe the steps and assertions for each test…

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537: Ark of the Covenant 1:02:50

2M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Google's new Pixel Buds 2a are impressive. The company invokes the Play Store rules to remove an app. A revolution is coming. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel Buds 2a Review: ANC Makes These a Worthy Upgrade Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy XR 'Project Moohan' Headset Official Renders and Information Google Calls ICE Agents a Vulnerable Group, Removes I…

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Google could win over the foldable skeptics 59:06

2M ago59:06

59:06

Google is commencing wave two of its fall Android lineup with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold getting slathered by critics. On this week's Android Police podcast, we debate whether the pool of potential buyers will land on 'yes' more often thanks to this one intrinsic feature in this year's book-style phablet. Also on the menu: software praise, hardcore diff…

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Learning to love Liquid Glass 1:13:04

2M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

The Android Police podcast baits you with a title full of roasted crow, but the underlying gnashing of teeth remains the same. True, it turns out we didn't hate Apple's new aesthetic as much as we'd thought we would, but it's also carrying way too much baggage that either is neglected or is sweatily avoiding a fix. We'll get to some iPhone 17 Pro M…

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536: Up to Speed 1:10:12

2M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

The Google Home has been revamped with new devices, a new app, and Gemini infusion all throughout. And then, boot loop woes. Links and Show Notes: Gemini for Home: The helpful home gets an AI upgrade Gemini for Home: Expanding the Platform for a New Era of Smart Home AI The Google Home Speaker: Engineered for Gemini Google’s “G” gets a brighter loo…

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Android developer verification 45:22

2M ago45:22

45:22

To protect users from malware and scams, Android has announced a new layer of security: developer verification. While this is nothing new for Google Play Store apps, Android is extending this to the entire Android ecosystem. Host Tor is joined by Matthew, Patrick, Naheed, and Raz to discuss this latest security update that deters bad actors and cre…

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535: A Guy and YouTube Walk Into a Bar 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Andy brings you tales of what happens when creators ask YouTube for help and why hundreds of AI workers contracted by Google were fired. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: So I Got Into a Fight with Yo…

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534: Google Inserting Itself 1:26:13

3M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Google has just empowered bots to spend your money, and Reddit is seeking more intimacy. Plus, how Google is inserting itself into Windows and Photoshop. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared fo…

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Betting against the iPhone 17 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

For once in the Android Police podcast's history, we're actually throwing shadows on Apple. iOS 26 and the iPhone 17 are giving us the least confidence in how Apple is carrying its reliability and reputation in many years while Google seems to be mid-swing on its Pixel ascendancy and putting a good foot forward out of court for once. How did this c…

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533: You’re Eating a Part of Me 1:15:26

3M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Our reactions to the Apple event and Samsung's "mean girls" spirit about it all. Andy's adventures with Gemini in Chrome and what Nova Launcher meant to the Android ecosystem. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Sh…

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532: Major Drops 1:03:38

4M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Andy is solo this week, discussing the latest ruling in the Google Search antitrust case. Plus, a major Material 3 Expressive drop arrived on Pixels. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: 100x Zoom. Fail …

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531: B-A-N-A-N-A-S 1:10:57

4M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

We have the new Google Pixel 10 in the building and Gemini has gone bananas. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting Links and Show Notes: Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year Nano Banana: I…

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530: Celebrity Endorsements 1:18:21

4M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Did you really think we'd talk about anything else but the Made By Google event? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Powerful and proactive: Pixel 10 phones are here 9 ways AI makes Pixel 10 our most he…

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Pixel Tentative 1:08:29

4M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

There's something new from Google this summer and in many ways, it's the same old, same old. We know a little something about that at Android Police, so we've decided to bust out the old podcast for another run; this time with a new co-host to come along. In this episode, we'll get to everything you need to know and think about the Pixel 10, Pixel …

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529: I’m Feeling Lucky 1:10:54

4M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

What happens when "I'm feeling lucky" applies to Google Photos? And why is Perplexity offering to buy Google Chrome? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code m…

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Autofill in Compose 44:22

4M ago44:22

44:22

In this episode of Android Back Stage, Hosts Tor, and Chet are joined by Melba and Ralston, Software Engineers on the Compose Team, to talk about Autofill in Compose. Learn about Autofill services, best practices, and more! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - What is Autofill? 1:21 - Autofill team journey and semantics 2:15 - Defining semantics in Compos…

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528: I Dream of Genie 1:02:24

4M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

It's cool that Google is working on a way to let you spawn 3D map environments, but who is all this AI for? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Genie 3: A new frontier for world models Create personal i…

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527: Making Adjustments 1:00:18

5M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Google Home outage, and why YouTube is clamping down on underage users. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Google Home's voice control for lights flickers out Extending…

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526: Bananas 59:32

4M ago59:32

59:32

Google's Q2 2025 earnings report is bananas. No one is clicking on links fetched by AI. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Someone Has Eaten Maurizio Cattelan’s $6.2 Million Banana—Again Alphabet beats…

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525: The Future First 1:01:25

5M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Google's pivot away from ChromeOS has been greatly exaggerated. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: 'I think you see the future first on Android' – Google's Android leader Sameer Samat More advanced AI …

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524: Antioxidant Index 1:02:37

5M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Samsung unpacked its expensive new foldables. Perplexity and OpenAI are coming for Google's AI-powered search. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Hands On with Samsung's Satisfying-to-Shut Galaxy Z Fli…

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Back it up, bring it back: No data left behind 48:50

5M ago48:50

48:50

It can be a draw when setting up a new device. Some info transfers, while some don't. Learn how developers can ensure the best user experience when people backup and restore an Android device. Hosts Tor and Chet are joined by Graham and Piyush on the Android Consumer Experience team and Alon on the Android Studio team to discuss Android backup and …

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523: Les Misérables 1:05:14

6M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

It's been a miserable week for Google. So, before we get into it, much ado about Nothing. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Nothing Phone (3) Nothing Headphone (1) Google hit with $314 million US verd…

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522: Where Is the Love? 58:26

6M ago58:26

58:26

Spotting wildfires from space and helping uncover the secrets behind that AlphaGenome. That's how Google would like to help. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wi…

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521: The End (of the Web) is Nigh 1:00:37

6M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Is Google about to destroy the web? Yeah, kind of. The BBC explains why. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Is Google about to destroy the web? Search Live: Talk, listen and explore in real time with A…

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Bot to the Future: Two Years Later 46:27

6M ago46:27

46:27

Join Tor and Siva Velusamy and Sandhya Mohan from the Android Studio team to learn about the latest updates to Studio Bot (Gemini in Android Studio) that dropped at Google I/O 2025 including Agent Mode. Building on their conversation from two years ago about the Studio Bot, they explore Gemini's role in every stage of development, from design to bu…

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520: [Laughing] 1:09:00

6M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Android 16 is out (for Pixels only), and why does iOS 26 look like it's been raining? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Link…

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519: Should Google Dump Itself? 1:04:20

7M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

What would Google be like if all its various businesses were to break up and venture out on their own? Then, is Google planning anything for Pride Month? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with i…

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518: Us Against the Robots 1:12:09

7M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Let's talk about what developers were promised at last week's Google I/O. Plus, what are Sam and Jony cooking up? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 1…

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An Earned Skepticism of Google I/O 1:20:36

7M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

This is the final edition of the Android Police podcast as you know it, so instead of any bang or petering out, we're opening up a black hole of everything that this show has been to us and giving Google I/O 2025 our full treatment. From Gemini Pro 2.5's various commercial twists to all the wacky new tools that don't seem to have an integral purpos…

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517: Chasing Movement 1:20:49

7M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

It's whiplash at Google I/O as Gemini sprouts up from every corner. Flo waited two hours to get several minutes of hands-on time with Google's Android XR smart glasses prototype and Project Moohan. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Sh…

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Android enters its 'Emo' phase 1:11:50

7M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

This week on the Android Police podcast, Android 16 gets all 'Expressive' on us with a new step in its Material Design language and we wonder what all the rest of Google's announcements during The Android Show will come to eat us alive. That plus another Uber usurpation, we talk about phones that sound like knives, and a Very Important Announcement…

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516: Google I/O Season 1:09:08

7M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Is anyone taking Waymo in LA? What was the point of splitting up the Android news maelstrom from the main Google I/O keynote? Also, the company launched a new logo while no one was looking. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting…

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515: Not Totally Screwed 1:14:13

7M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Google Search as you know it is over, Apple makes Alphabet's stock fall, and Gemini is coming for the kids. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: New ways to interact with information in AI Mode A Simple …

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Android 16 is inspired by the stuff Google left behind 55:18

7M ago55:18

55:18

This week's Android Police podcast raps Google's wrists for pulling the pall over Android app downloaders and their desires to grab an APK from a third-party source. We preview the look of Android 16 and also how it might NOT look like what's been discovered. All that, plus your usual dose of AI skepticism, quasi-Luddite propagandizing, and a retur…

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Kotlin Multiplatform: Have your code and eat it too 58:08

8M ago58:08

58:08

Software Engineers Dustin Lam and Yigit Boyar join host Tor Norbye to chat all about Kotlin Multiplatform. Resources: Tor's Bluesky → https://goo.gle/4iLXEAg Yigit's Bluesky → https://goo.gle/4dmsYVj

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There is no second bite at the apple 59:32

8M ago59:32

59:32

A dramatic new kink to the Epic v. Apple tale as the judge overseeing the case is forcing the iPhone-made giant to grant consumers access to alternate payment systems for in-app purchases. The Android Police podcast is covering the shake-up in the mobile app landscape and telescoping its insights on how hubris has poisoned outputs from cohorts of t…

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