Encrypted RCS testing between Android and iPhone

Well whaddaya know, Jason Howell and Florence Ion are on the scene with Samsung's newest flagship series, the Galaxy S26 lineup, for at least a part of the show. Plus, Flo details Google's agentic Gemini news, Google I/O dates are here, and Jason reviews the Motorola Moto Watch.

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0:00:11 - SAMSUNG GALAXY UNPACKED

• Flo and Jason go hands-on with the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra

0:20:12 - NEWS

• A more intelligent Android on Samsung Galaxy S26
• Google I/O 2026 confirmed for May 19: Here's what to expect
• Android malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement)
• Patron Pick: Calling Cards made Google Contacts too busy, but a fix is in the works

0:49:02 - MORE HARDWARE

• Google's Pixel 10a Brings Gemini Live and Satellite SOS to the Mid-Range
• I tested Motorola's new Moto Watch on a snowboarding trip and came back frustrated

1:07:38 - APPS

• Pixel At a Glance adds Sports and Finance updates
• Olympics on Peacock on Google TV was EXCELLENT
• Google, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4

1:17:09 - FEEDBACK

• Nicholas goes to bat for the usefulness of Air Drop compatibility

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