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Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down. Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 1h
472: Unpacking It All
It's all Samsung all the time this week. Andy recaps the company's announcements from its Galaxy Unpacked event, including new foldables, wearables, buds, and a smart ring.
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Links and Show Notes:
Everything Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Watches, Foldables, and the One Ring to Rule Them All
The Samsung Galaxy Ring Reminds Me Why I Don’t Like Wearing Rings
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Jul 4, 2024 • 52min
471: Creepy Wonderful Magic
How would you feel about your Pixel being colored like Pepto-Bismal? That's what's going on with the latest leaks. Also, Google's AI is warming up the planet.
Links and Show Notes:
Exclusive: This is Google AI, and it's coming to the Pixel 9
Leaked Google Pixel 9 Is So Disgustingly Pink You Can Taste It
Google's carbon emissions surge nearly 50% due to AI energy demand
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Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
470: You Can’t Patent a Circle
New phones from Google and Samsung are coming fast, earlier than expected. How would you feel interacting with your favorite YouTuber in AI form?
Links and Show Notes:
Google Is Revealing New Pixel Hardware Two Months Earlier Than Expected
Samsung makes it official: July 10 will be a huge day for Galaxy fans
The Moto Tag is the first UWB tracker to join Google's Find My Device network
Huawei unveils HarmonyOS NEXT, ditches Android apps entirely
Google Will Let You Personalize Gemini After Your Favorite YouTuber
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Jun 21, 2024 • 60min
469: And Then We Build Up From There
It turns out that Apple needs Google for its AI after all. Are you ready for ChromeOS's transition? And is Google coming back with glasses?
Links and Show Notes:
This is our best look yet at RCS working on an iPhone
Apple's New AI Is Made in Google Data Centers
Building a faster, smarter, Chromebook experience with the best of Google
Announcing a new Magic Leap & Google Partnership to Advance XR
YouTube Tests New Kind of Unskippable Ad
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 9min
468: Point and Click
The Yin to Google’s Yang had a dog and pony show this week. And Apple will adopt RCS later this year, though not all of it.
Links and Show Notes:
WWDC 2024
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 3min
467: No One's Taking Your Phone
Google's favorable leak, phone repair policies, Apple's iPhone support duration vs. Samsung and Google, NYC's partnership with Google Maps to locate public restrooms

May 30, 2024 • 1h 13min
466: The Algorithm
Explore the leaked secrets of Google's search algorithm and the challenges faced by AI errors in search results. Learn why Samsung's phone repair program is ending and why luxury watches may not always be the best choice. Dive into the dynamics of food blogging and SEO strategies in the digital landscape.

May 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
465: User Engagement
We've had a week with the Android 15 beta, but don't run it on your main phone yet. Also, why is Chrome OS running on an Android device?
Links and Show Notes:
Google I/O: Android 15's Second Public Beta Is Here, and It's Focused on Keeping Your Secrets
Release notes | Android Developers
Google says Chrome OS on Android was, sadly, just a fun proof of concept
Engage SDK | Android Developers
Inside Google at I/O: Gemini, AI and Android 15
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May 17, 2024 • 1h 17min
464: The Gemini Era
Podcast delves into Google's Gemini Era with emphasis on AI innovations, Project Astra, generative AI tools, and Google Assistant advancements. Discussions on Google I/O announcements, Gemini integration, and search engine repositioning with AI enhancements. Reflects on industry events, challenges, and tech experiences.

May 9, 2024 • 1h 4min
463: Hacks
This week, it's all about the Pixel 8a, as that's all anyone's talking about the week before Google I/O. Plus, the fruits of the DoJ's probe into Google Search.
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Links and Show Notes:
Google Pixel 8a Is an Almost Complete Do-Over of the Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8a First Look: A Budget Phone With Everything You Need
The Google Pixel Tablet is now $399 with no dock
How to Spoof Google's Circle to Search with an Apple Shortcut
Google effectively brings Android's Circle to Search to any iPhone with new Lens shortcut
Judge mulls sanctions over Google’s “shocking” destruction of internal chats
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