Best Android Os Podcasts (2025)

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329: Linux 6.18, New Valve Hardware, COSMIC 1.0, NixOS, LXQt, Raspberry Pi, & more Linux news 27:14

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video: https://youtu.be/cKQEl5Jho8Y This week in Linux, I'm Back! and this time, I mean I'm back and TWIL is back. This episode is going to have some stuff that happened between now and the last episode from a month ago but starting next week, the show is back on a weekly basis. On this week's show, we've got a new release of the Linux kernel with …

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Episode 263, Our 5th Anniversary Celebration 1:26:57

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Episode 263, The 5 year anniversary We’re joined by listeners and developers for our 5 year anniversary. Thanks so much for your support, and here’s to the next 5 years! Staying in touch Make a donation via PayPal, Email us your Android journey stories, suggestions or comments, subscribe to our Email list, join our Telegram and Facebook groups, sub…

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123 – Android XR, Jetpack Navigation 3, and more! 4:38

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Dan covers the latest releases from Android XR, the Android Studio Otter 2 feature drop with Gemini 3, the release of Android 16 QPR2, Jetpack Navigation 3, and more! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:31 - Android XR 1:59 - Android Studio and …

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Quest Hand Tracking 2.4 & Disney+, Third-Party Horizon OS Headsets Canceled 3:19:08

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We discuss reports that third-party Horizon OS headsets, including the one from Asus, have seemingly been canceled. We also cover Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth's response to the speculation, the new Disney+ app on Quest, and the Hand Tracking 2.4 update. Here's the full topic list, in order: 1. Best Buy's $250 Quest 3S Deal Is Back 2. visionOS Update Im…

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Breaking Down 2025's Biggest Trends with James Peckham 1:19:40

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 16, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes PC Mag reporter James Peckham to the show to discuss the biggest news stories and trends from throughout 2025. From some complicated feelings on AI to serious optimism towards the world of gaming handhelds, James and Will look back on a surprisingly up-and-down year …

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Episode 262, TalkBack 16.2 1:29:22

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Episode262: Meet the Dev of ScribeMe Welcome to Episode262 where we meet the developer of the ScribeMe app. In addition to meeting the Developer of the “ScribeMe” app, we also discuss the updated Android Accessibility Suite 16.2. SPOTLIGHT 1: Mark Morad of the ScribeMe app gives us insight into the background of the app. SPOTLIGHT 2: In our Spotlig…

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Meta's Future Headset Strategy, Android XR Likeness Avatars, Xreal Project Aura Tease 3:00:45

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We discuss Meta confirming a funding shift from the Metaverse toward AI glasses, reports of a delay for its ultralight headset, and work starting on a gaming-focused Quest 4. We also cover Samsung Galaxy XR getting realistic avatars, the first clip of Xreal's Project Aura device, and Valve's comments on the blurring lines between VR and non-VR cont…

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State of the Internet with Daniel Bader 55:04

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 15, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Daniel Bader back to the podcast to discuss his new role at 9to5Google, the state of the internet and media at large, how tricky reviewing new gadgets can be, and much more. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/1TPaHCI5_jI T…

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Episode 261, Music Players: Online vs Offline 1:01:09

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Episode 261, Music players – online vs offline announcements We’ll be celebrating the podcast’s 5th birthday on 20 December! Please join us and keep an eye out across our various channels for the joining link nearer the time. Android basics We discuss the state of music players in 2025, including the merits of online vs offline playback. Apps we co…

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FluxPose Tracking, GravityXR Ultralight Headset Chip, Meta Talent Hire & Budget Cut 2:35:12

12d ago2:35:12

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We discuss FluxPose potentially becoming the spiritual successor to Lighthouse body tracking, GravityXR building a chip to enable ultralight headsets, reports that Meta Reality Labs is facing a budget cut, and Apple's Head of UI leaving to lead design at Meta. Here's the full topic list, in order: 1. Quest Gets Second Exclusive 'Avatar: Fire and As…

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Intelligent Machines 848: Guaranteed Human 2:43:18

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Spies aren't just in the shadows anymore—AI has turned every smartphone and social feed into a battlefield of influence and surveillance. This episode exposes how intelligence agencies, rogue states, and even TikTok are using machine learning to reshape what we know, believe, and fear. Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure Claude 4.5 Opus' Sou…

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Episode 260, The State of Shipping Trackers in 2025 1:08:39

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Episode 260: THE STATE OF SHIPPING TRACKERS IN 2025 Welcome to Episode 260 where we discuss the need or the lack thereof shipping trackers. This is the shopping season and lots of folks are shopping for stuff for themselves or for family. Does one need a third-party shipping tracker or is it enough to track the items direct from the merchandise sto…

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Next Pico Headset Specs, Meta Horizon Hyperscape Social Update 2:41:30

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We discuss the best Black Friday XR deals including steep Quest 3S discounts with Horizon+ perks and PS VR2’s limited-time price cut, as well as Meta’s new smart glasses trade-in program that even gives credit for AirPods. We also cover Godot’s upgraded XR support with a universal OpenXR APK, the latest Horizon OS v83 features like system-level pos…

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Stuck On You Like Qi2 with Ara Wagoner 59:11

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 14, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ara Wagoner, his former co-host on The Android Police Podcast, to the show to talk all things accessories. Ara has a wide-ranging knowledge of cases, magnetic add-ons, and so much more, and over the course of a whirlwind hour, both hosts manage to squeeze in thoughts…

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Episode 259, All About Cameras 57:49

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Episode 259, cameras announcements We’ll be celebrating the podcast’s 5th birthday on 20 December! Please join us and keep an eye out across our various channels for the joining link nearer the time. Android basics We return to our occasional series on app categories, and this week your crew discuss different camera options. App of the week Warren …

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Black Friday Deals, Lynx Loses Android XR, TCL's High-Density OLED 3:07:33

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We discuss the best Black Friday VR deals including Quest 3S bundles at Costco and Best Buy, and PS VR2 dropping to $300, as well as Lynx’s next headset reportedly skipping Android XR while aiming for the widest standalone field of view. We also dive into TCL’s high-density OLED displays and how they could enable the midrange headsets VR needs, the…

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A Treasure Trove of Tech Failures with Stephen Schenck 1:03:03

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 13, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Android Authority's News Editor Stephen Schenck to the show to discuss some of their collective favorite tech failures of all time. From relitigating whether Stadia could've been a success to fawning over the sheer simplicity of the Chromecast Audio, it's a walk thro…

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Episode 258, Eloquence Returning to Android 1:29:34

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Episode 258, It’s all about Eloquence announcements We’ll be celebrating the podcast’s 5th birthday on 20 December! Please join us and keep an eye out across our various channels for the joining link nearer the time. Spotlight We are joined by Eduard Sanchez from Code Factory to talk about the much anticipated return to Android of Eloquence. Stayin…

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Meta Ray-Ban Display Full Review With Extended Q&A 2:57:39

28d ago2:57:39

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We discuss our full review of Meta Ray-Ban with the new heads-up display, exploring how this first-generation take on mobile computing holds up in everyday use, followed by an extended Q&A. We also talk about Apple now selling PS VR2 Sense controllers for Vision Pro, the latest Apple Immersive Video experience that puts you aboard the USS Nimitz as…

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Steam Frame Special: Valve Officially Announced It, And UploadVR Went Hands-On 2:45:37

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We discuss Valve’s official announcement of Steam Frame, a streaming-first standalone VR headset, and our hands-on impressions after trying it. We also dig into Valve’s goal of increasing the value of your Steam library with this device and what it means that Valve isn’t currently working on a new VR game.…

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122 – Android Studio updates, Android 16 beta feature, and more! 10:32

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Ash covers the latest releases from Android 16 QPR2 to Android Studio Narwhal. Discover The Android Show, Androidify, the Wear OS Spotlight Week, and more! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:23 - Android 16 QPR 2 and Beta 1:55 - Android Studio …

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Gemini's Your Roommate Now with Ben Schoon 55:57

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 12, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ben Schoon back to the show to discuss his experience using Gemini for Home, Google's AI-optimized suite of tools now available in early access. It's a surprisingly positive experience in Ben's eyes, but does that just make its letdowns sting that much more? Plus, Be…

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Episode 257, Meet the Innosearch AI App 56:59

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Episode 257, InnoSearch AI announcements We’ll be celebrating the podcast’s 5th birthday on 20 December! Please join us and keep an eye out across our various channels for the joining link nearer the time. Spotlight We catch up with Patrick Long on what’s new at InnoSearch AI, including their Android app App of the week Warren demonstrates Sora by …

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328: This MONTH in Linux with Linux 6.17, End of Windows 10, KDE Plasma 6.5, GNOME 49, COSMIC Beta, Fedora 43, Ubuntu 25.10, & more Linux news 35:18

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video: https://youtu.be/9sSoZ89qwpU Download as MP3 Support the Show Become a Patron = tuxdigital.com/membership Store = tuxdigital.com/store Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Linux 6.17 Released 04:28 The End of Windows 10 Has Arrived 09:23 KDE Plasma 6.5 Released 11:39 GNOME 49 Released 15:30 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security 17:40 Fedora Linu…

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Logitech MX Ink For Quest & Logitech Muse For Apple Vision Pro Assessed 2:06:27

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We discuss our impressions of Logitech’s MX Ink for Quest and Muse for Apple Vision Pro, which currently paint an unfinished picture for creative input. We also cover Quest 3S hitting its lowest-ever price in certified refurbished stock, Sharp crowdfunding a strange lightweight tethered PC VR headset, new findings from Cambridge and Meta that “reti…

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(Virtual) Reality Bites with Nick Sutrich 1:13:07

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 11, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Nick Sutrich, Senior Content Producer at Android Central, to discuss everything VR, AR, and whatever lies in between. This isn't just a conversation surrounding the launch of Galaxy XR and the Android XR platform — together, Nick and Will walk through the entire …

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Episode 256, Meet the Blind Shell Classic 3 with AI 1:08:55

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Episode256: MEET BLIND SHELL CLASSIC3 WITH AI Welcome to Episode256 where we chat with Diane from the Blindshell group. The Blind Shell group has a new phone in the way of the “Blind Shell Classic3” and this time, it has tapped into AI. APP OF THE WEEK: For this week’s “app of the week,” we spotlight the “Innosearch,” an app intended to make online…

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A Weekend With Samsung Galaxy XR, Meta Reality Labs Restructure 3:25:36

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We discuss our weekend with Samsung Galaxy XR, including on-device sideloading with an open bootloader, its hidden USB-C port for accessories and hubs, why Google Maps stands out among the included software, and how Android XR’s APK ecosystem works without a phone or PC. We also cover Vimeo adding Apple Immersive Video support, VRChat arriving on i…

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The Highs and Lows of 2025 Smartphones with Steve Radochia 1:08:20

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 10, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Steve Radochia, mobile author at Android Police and the creator behind his YouTube channel, StevealiciousTech. Together, Steve and Will break down the trends that defined 2025's smartphones, from ultra-thin hardware to the state of foldables and, of course, the b…

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Episode 255, 4th Quarter Open Listener and Developer Session 2:11:34

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Episode255: 2025 4th-Quarter Open-listener Session Welcome to Episode255, the 2025 4th-quarter “Open-listener and Developers Session. Meet some of your Developers and listeners as we interact with these Developers who talked about their projects. Following the segment that features the Developers and their projects, we have the “Q” and “A” segment,…

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M5 Apple Vision Pro & Samsung Galaxy XR Launch Impressions 3:36:20

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We discuss launch impressions of the M5 Apple Vision Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy XR with Android XR, including the new dual knit band’s balance, why M2 owners can’t trade in, and Galaxy XR pricing at $1800 with $250 controllers, plus smart glasses updates from Oakley’s Meta Vanguard hitting stores, Meta eyewear driving more than one third of EssilorLu…

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Tech News Weekly 410: Samsung's $1,799 Answer to Vision Pro 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Microsoft launched its fall feature drop for Copilot, including a new AI avatar called Mico. Amazon is making headlines with its robotic automation efforts and also unveiled new AR smart glasses for delivery drivers. Jason Howell stops by to discuss Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset, the…

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The Smart Home Gadgets You Don't Think About with Chris Wedel 1:21:20

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 9, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Chris Wedel, the creator behind the YouTube channel Gadgets & Gravel and a writer at sites like CNET, Android Central, and XDA. Chris has dived deep into the type of smart home gadgets you might not think about all too often — robot lawn mowers, wall-illuminating …

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Episode 254, Getting Familiar with the Android Setup Process 1:40:33

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Episode 254, setting up an Android phone Android basics This week, John presents a beginner’s guide to setting up an Android phone for the first time. Spotlight We discuss Quarterly Platform Release 2 Beta 3, and new initiatives from Google to protect you from scams. App of the week Jacob Kruger demonstrates Umsizi Reader, which offers support for …

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Anduril EagleEye Design Revealed, M5 Apple Vision Pro Announced 2:54:37

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We discuss Meta’s latest Quest and Horizon OS updates — from the Quest Browser’s instant WebXR hit testing and v81’s Immersive Home, window anchoring and QuickPlay to Quest 3’s Windows 11 Remote Desktop ultrawide aspect options and Horizon+’s new indie catalog — plus Anduril’s revealed EagleEye military XR headset design, Samsung setting a date for…

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Closing the Book on Pixel 10 with Damien Wilde 1:12:48

2M ago1:12:48

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 8, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Damien Wilde, 9to5Google's resident video producer, to discuss Google's final lineup of Pixel products for 2025. Alongside some (brief) impressions of the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, Will and Damien zoom out to look at the state of Pixel as we head towards it…

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Episode 253, Meet the Pixel Watch 4 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

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Episode 253: MEET Pixel Watch4 Welcome to Episode 253, featuring the Pixel Watch 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Our 3rd “open-listener session” FOR 2025 is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Mark that down on your calendar and join us for this great session. ANDROID BASICS: October Security Patch Read what the October 2025 Pixel security patch has at this…

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Samsung Galaxy XR Controllers, New Valve Headset Mass Production? 2:29:40

2M ago2:29:40

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We discuss leaked renders claiming Samsung’s Galaxy XR includes controllers, Samsung’s Google-powered HUD glasses potentially launching next year, and Valve’s next headset reportedly entering mass production; plus VRChat creators turning into birds with Quest Pro eye tracking, Meta’s latest shooter adding VR support after an uproar, the first techn…