Best Android Os Podcasts (2025)

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119 - Android 16, testing, desktop experiences, AndroidX, and more! 4:36

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Meghan shares exciting news like the release of Android 16! Discover developer previews for desktop windowing experiences, building adaptive apps, and more! Chapters and resources: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Android 16 is here → https://goo.…

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Going Linux #469 · Listener Feedback 1:02:55

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Bill tries ZFS. Our topics: Microsoft's support for Windows 10 is about to end - to keep your computer running a fully supported OS switch to Linux, Linux on Chromebooks, CD ripping, Cosmic Desktop Environment, Pivot tables, Linux and AI, Accessibility on Linux. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #469 · Listener Feedback 01:35 Bill tries ZFS 03:…

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Episode 239, The State of Radio Apps in 2025 1:09:31

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EPISODE 239 THE STATE OF RADIO APPS IN 2025 Welcome to Episode 239. In this week’s episode, our focus is on the state of Radio apps in 2025. Android Basics: RADIO APPS IN 2025 1. TuneIn Radio, 2. VRadio, 3. Cloud Radio, 4. AudialsPlay AND 5. Radio - Apps (Radio FM). Spotlight In the spotlight, we spotlight the “Nothing Phone.: App of the week For t…

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Meta 'Celeste' HUD Glasses Leaks & Apple Vision Air Rumors 2:48:45

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1. Quest 3S Xbox Edition Sold Out From Meta 2. Bigscreen Beyond 2 Has Started Shipping To Customers 3. Meta 'Celeste' HUD Glasses Name, Design & EMG Wristband Gestures Leak 4. Apple Vision Air Coming In 2027, Supply Chain Analyst Claims

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Episode 238, Blastbay TTS for Windows and the Quest for an Android Version 1:02:47

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Episode 238, Blastbay TTS for Windows and the Quest for an Android Version Android Basics We discuss what's new in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1. Spotlight We have the privilege of talking to Philip Bennefall of Blastbay Studios, the developer behind new text-to-speech voices for Windows. We discuss the process of creating the TTS engine and the possibi…

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Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses & Quest 3S Xbox Edition 2:18:46

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1. Samsung's Headset Will Reportedly Ship In October, To South Korea First 2. WebXR Apps On Quest's Meta Horizon Store Can Now Use In-App Payments 3. ModRetro Chromatic Now Displays Nintendo Game Boy Games In Quest Headsets 4. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Are Held Every Day In Virtual Spaces Smart Glasses 5. Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses Have Double Th…

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Episode 237, Exploring the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 1:18:21

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Welcome to Episode 237. In this week’s episode, our focus is on the review and impressions of the Motorola Razr+2024. Spotlight John treats us to a quick review and impressions of the Motorola Razr+2024, where the crew members voice their opinions of the phone. App of the week For this week’s “App of the week,” our focus is on the “Office Viewer Re…

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Meta Ceases Onward Development & Merges Downpour Into Camouflaj 2:16:11

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Quest Content 1. Puma Made A Quest-Only WebXR Shopping Experience For Its Latest Shoe 2. Jigsaw Night Is A Master Class In Interaction Design For Mixed Reality And VR 3. DAZN Gives US Quest Owners A Free 3D Tabletop View Of The FIFA Club World Cup Meta Smart Glasses 4. Oakley Meta Glasses Seem To Be Launching On Friday 5. Prada Meta Glasses Are Rep…

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118 – What’s new in Android development at Google I/O 2025 (part 2) 5:47

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, Dan Galpin covers part two of the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025. From Jetpack Compose, Camera and Media, accessibility, Kotlin Multiplatform, Android development tools, Google Play, and more. Check out part 1 → …

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Episode 236, Android 16 Released and More 1:27:58

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EPISODE 236 ANDROID 16 RELEASE AND MORE Welcome to Episode 236. This week has been busy for Google as Android 16 Public release drops including the “Pixel Feature-drop” and the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS We knew that at some point, the ElevenLabs Reader would become a subscription-based access, but we didn’t think it was coming this soon.…

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Snap Teases Consumer AR Specs & visionOS 26 Charts Apple's Future 3:21:35

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Meta Section 1. Deadpool VR, Voiced By Neil Patrick Harris, Is Meta's Next Quest 3 Exclusive Blockbuster 2. Meta Shipped Quest v77 Update Knowing It Had Bugs, Despite Quality Control Pledge 3. Microsoft Employee Working On SteamVR Driver To Revive Windows MR Headsets AWE 2025 4. Qualcomm Reveals Snapdragon AR1+ Chip For High-End Smart Glasses 5. Sn…

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Episode 235, Meet the Devs of TableEX 1:10:55

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Episode 235, a visit with the developers of TableEx Android basics We discuss the release of Android 16 QPR Beta 1.1. Spotlight We are joined by the developers of TableEx – an app designed so that blind and visually impaired people can play classic board and card games. App of the week Warren brings us a demonstration of a new bible app, Random Scr…

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Going Linux #468 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 1 36:35

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Today, we're tackling a question we hear a lot: "How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?" It's a great question, and the answer is often simpler than you might think. One of the easiest ways is to use a USB drive. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #468· How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 1 02:20 Bill …

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Palmer Luckey's Anduril Partners With Meta, What Comes After Quest 3? 2:14:27

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Meta Quest Hardware & Tech News 1. Meta Financing Now In The UK Too, Offering Quest 3S From Twelve £30 Monthly Payments 2. Quest's Web Browser Now Experimentally Supports Colocated WebXR Immersive Video 3. Quest Owners Can Watch The NHL Stanley Cup Final Rinkside In 180° For Free 4. Bono: Stories Of Surrender, The First Feature-Length Apple Immersi…

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Now in Android: 117 – What’s new in Android development at Google I/O 2025 (part 1) 7:02

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, Dan Galpin covers part one of the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025. From Material Design’s latest evolution, to building with on-device and cloud AI, to updates for wearables, automotive, XR, and more. Stay tuned f…

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Episode 234, A Visit with the Devs of Seeing Assistant GO 1:30:07

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Episode 234, Seeing Assistant Go Android basics We discuss what’s new in the recently launched Samsung One UI 8 Beta available on the S25 series of phones. Enroll via the Samsung Members app. Spotlight We are joined for a conversation by the developers of Seeing Assistant GO – an app we recently discussed when we surveyed the state of GPS apps. Tal…

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Apple Glasses In 2026 & Physical Meta Stores? 2:07:01

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1. PlayStation VR2 Is $350 For Sony's Days Of Play 2025 Sale 2. Insomniac Games Does Not "Have Plans" For PlayStation VR2 Games 3. Apple Reportedly Plans To Launch Its Smart Glasses In Late 2026 4. D-Day: The Camera Soldier Is A New Kind Of Documentary On Apple Vision Pro 5. Team Beef Is Unofficially Porting Counter-Strike To Quest & Pico 4 6. Meta…

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Episode 233, Google I/O 2025 1:11:34

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Episode 233, Google I/O 2025 Android16 QPR1Beta1 Google preceded the public release of Android16 with “Android16QPR1Beta1.” Spotlight This week, the focus is on Google I/O 2025 – Google’s annual developer conference which took place on 20 and 21 May. The crew discuss the highlights, but it’s worth reading the 100 I/O announcements in full. App of t…

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Horizon OS Overhaul, Google I/O, Android XR, Xreal Project Aura 2:34:59

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Meta Section 1. Meta CTO Responds To Quest Performance Regression & Battery Saver Issue 2. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Are Now Available In India & Mexico 3. Meta Horizon OS v77 Tests Total UI Overhaul & Turning Instagram Photos 3D Apple Section 4. Bono: Apple Is "Dying To Make Vision Pro More Affordable" 5. Godot Now Has Rudimentary Support For visionOS …

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Episode 232, TalkBack 16 Released 1:12:01

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Episode 232, Talkback 16 Android basics This week, we discuss the release of Talkback 16. Spotlight It’s a busy section this week. We talk about various phones including the Samsung S25 Edge, The Sony Xperia 1 VII and the latest Android 16 Beta. Talkback highlights John shows us how to ask follow up questions when you have a Talkback image descript…

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visionOS 3 Accessibility Features, Meta AssetGen 2.0, Pimax Dream Air SE 3:08:15

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David discusses: 1. Play For Dream MR Is Getting Guy Godin's Virtual Desktop Next Week Smart Glasses 2. Google Teases Smart Glasses Demo For I/O Next Week 3. Apple Is Reportedly Developing A Custom Chipset For Its Smart Glasses 4. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Can Now Be More Descriptive About What They See visionOS 3 5. Apple Vision Pro Will Be Able To Mag…

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Episode 231, Screen Readers for Android 1:28:30

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Episode 231, Screen readers for Android Android basics In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. However, we have never dedicated a full segment to screen readers though we have discussed the differences in passing, so we are remedying that now. This week, we look at Talkback available …

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Minecraft Drops VR & Lasertag's Continuous Scene Meshing On Quest 3 2:14:24

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Ian and David discuss: Meta Rebrands Quest+ Subscription To Horizon+ Minecraft No Longer Officially Supports VR Next-Gen Meta Smart Glasses Set For 2026 Could Recognize Faces With Always-On A What An Apple Vision Pro Developer Learned Hiking 70 Miles Outdoors In a Headset A Developer Implemented Continuous Scene Meshing On Quest 3 Hauntify On Quest…

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116 - Google I/O, Gemini, and Jetpack Compose 1.8 3:58

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we’ll cover the Google I/O 2025 program lineup, the release of Jetpack Compose 1.8, Android 16 Beta 4, new Play Console insights, and updated Android Vitals metrics. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:22 - Google I/O 2025 agend…

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Episode 230, The State of GPS Apps in 2025 1:56:04

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Episode 230, GPS apps Android basics In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. This week, we look at the state of GPS apps in 2025. Apps discussed include Google Maps, Lazarillo Accessible GPS, Seeing Assistant Move and the simpler Seeing Assistant Go, Goodmaps Outdoors and Waymap (disc…

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Quest Headset Sales Drop, Passthrough Camera API Now Shippable 2:16:24

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David & Ian discuss: Ray-Ban Meta Glasses App Change Bigscreen Beyond 2 Shipping Delayed To June Motorola Phones Are Now Usable In Horizon OS Meta Employees Working Weekends To Ship HUD Glasses Varjo Teleport 2.0 "Best-In-Class" Photorealistic Scene Capture Lowe's Letting Customers Design Their Kitchen With Apple Vision Pro Quest's Passthrough Came…

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Going Linux #467 · Listener Feedback 36:35

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We discuss Ubuntu Cinnamon vs. Linux Mint Cinnamon. Our feedback includes supporting open source, about Fedora, backup solutions, office suites, switching from Zorin to MATE, and 'What's wrong with the world?'. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #467 · Listener Feedback 02:20 Bill is still running Zorin OS 02:27 Larry and Bill discuss switching …

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Episode 229, The State of Audiobook Players in 2025 1:25:32

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Episode 229, Audio book apps Android basics In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast. This week, we look at the state of audio book apps in 2025. We discuss various apps including Audible, Smart AudioBook Player, Listen Audiobook Player, mAbook and LibriVox Spotlight We talk about the n…

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115 - Gemini in Android Studio, Enhancing Safety and Security, and more! 10:18

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we’ll cover Android 16 beta 3, Gemini in Android Studio for Business and Multimodal, Android XR, Media and Camera updates, and much more. Resources: Samsung's One UI 7 → https://goo.gle/42Ubuvv Quality Tiers → https://goo.gl…

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Horizon Worlds AI Asset Generation & Ray-Ban Meta Speech Translation 1:51:52

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David Heaney and Ian Hamilton discuss: 1. Meta Horizon Desktop Editor Can Now AI Generate 3D Meshes & Textures 2. Meta Now Sells Quest 3S Refurbished For $270 Immersive Video 3. Insta360 X5 Improves The Quality Of The Handheld 8K 360° Camera 4. Horizon Worlds Now Supports 3D 180° Video For Events Like Concerts Smart Glasses 5. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses …

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Episode 228, The State of Internet Browsers in 2025 1:28:21

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Episode 228, a look at browsers and Android 16 Beta 4 Announcements The developer of the app Magnifier which John demonstrated a few weeks ago has very generously donated a number of codes which will remove ads from the app. Get in touch if you’d like one. Android basics In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the …

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Electronics Tariff Exemption, Apple Vision Pro 2 Leaks & Rumors 2:45:59

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David Heaney discusses: 1. Sony Raises PS5 Console Price In Europe & Australasia 2. Quest 3S Is $270 For The Next Two Weeks, A $30 Discount 3. Trump Exempts Many Electronics From His "Reciprocal" Tariffs 4. A Developer Got PlayStation VR2's HDR Partially Working On PC 5. Nvidia's RTX 5060 Family Will Power Entry-Level PC VR From $300 6. REK Wants T…

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Episode 227, The State of Email Clients in 2025 1:49:18

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Episode227: The state of Email Clients in2025 Welcome to Episode227, where we discuss the state of email clients in2025. ANDROID BASICS Email clients continue to be a hot subject matter on both our email and Telegram groups. Thus, this week, we focus on the state of email clients in 2025. In this week’s discussion, we touch on the following clients…

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PlayStation VR2 Eye Tracking On PC, Half-Life: Alyx First Scene On Quest 3 2:21:04

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David and Kyle discuss: Civilization VII VR PlayStation VR2's Eye Tracking Working On PC Quest 3 Winning Best Inflight Entertainment Award Quest's Horizon OS v76 DaVinci Resolve supporting editing Apple Immersive Video the report claiming Apple Vision Pro 2 mass production has begun Pico Motion Tracker Waist Version Half-Life: Alyx's first scene be…

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Going Linux #466 · Using Linux to get things done in Work and School (Office Suites) 59:36

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Bill distro hops. Larry considers a distro hop. Bill fixes his problem with Snap packages. Larry fixes his app probles. Is using AI cheating? We discuss what you get with these office suites: LibreOffice, WPS Offce, ONLYOffice, Calligra, and Microsoft 365 Online. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #466 · Using Linux to get things done in Work an…

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Episode 226, 2025 2nd Quarter Open Listener Session 1:18:08

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Episode226: 2025 2nd Quarter Open-Listener Session Welcome to Episode226, our 2nd Quarter Open-Listener Session. SPOTLIGHT Since this is an open-listener session, we moved segments around some, thus, the “spotlight” segment is about Android16Beta3.2 and One UI7Beta for the Galaxy A55 phone. BACKUP DISCUSSION This segment is a general discussion on …

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Meta HUD Glasses Leak, Will Trump's Tariffs Drive Up Headset Prices? 2:07:51

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Ian Hamilton and David Heaney discuss: - Will Nintendo Switch 2 Get VR? - Bigscreen Beyond 2 Still Selling Very Fast - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Getting Foveated Rendering - visionOS 2.4 - Virtual Desktop's new macOS update - Meta Is Now The UFC Technology Partner, Including For Quest - Meta HUD Glasses Price, Features & Input Device - Will T…