Talk Android Podcast

This episode’s topics include everything that happened at MWC 2017, Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors, YouTube TV, Rick Osterloh confirming a new Pixel phone for 2017, Google Assistant live on all Nougat and Marshmallow phones, Android Wear 2.0 and the new LG-made smartwatches, Facebook and Instagram copying Snapchat’s features, Google Play celebrating its 5th birthday, Nest working on more affordable products, and Hangouts pivoting to focus on business users.

Back in the headlines for its fiery scandal is Samsung. Join Justin Herrick as he talks about the Galaxy Note 7's upcoming lethal software update to deter people still using the phone, Galaxy S8 rumors, and Samsung's decision to part ways with an important executive. This episode also includes a much-needed talk about Fitbit and Pebble, and Justin closes things out by going over Android 7.1.1 Nougat and Android distribution.

This week, the Talk Android Podcast returns from its two-month hiatus! Host Justin Herrick navigates a 45-minute recap of the last week from the world of Android. He discusses Google moving on from two old version of Android, LG refunding defective Nexus 5X units, Xiaomi booking a CES 2017 trip, Google Cast branding being dropped, rumors of HTC selling its mobile division, and Black Friday 2016 deals.

Our Justin Herrick is joined by Joshua Chopy in the latest episode of the Talk Android Podcast. The two discuss Google's Allo and upcoming Pixel phones, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall, LG's V20 arriving later than expected, Android Wear's vanishing partners, and a potential Twitter sale.