455: A Good Final Draft
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
1w ago
Andy is solo this week and attempting to wrangle his Google Photos library. Plus, rumors of square smartwatches and other shakeups. Links and Show Notes: Exclusive: Samsung going back to square design for Galaxy Watch Samsung isn't bringing its Pixel 8a competitor to the US this year Pixel 8 not getting Gemini Nano due to 'hardware limitations' China Just Weaponized The Smartphone To Beat Apple And Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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454: Squeaky Hamster Wheel
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
2w ago
Google hopes to reduce spam with its new search algorithms. Meta shatters our dreams for AndroidXR on its hardware. And the Windows Subsystem for Android est mort. Links and Show Notes: Google Search: New updates to address spam and low-quality results What web creators should know about our March 2024 core update and new spam policies Meta Rebuffed Google Proposal For a VR and AR Tie-Up Microsoft to end its Android apps on Windows 11 subsystem in 2025 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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453: Way Too Big
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
3w ago
We've got on the big OnePlus Watch 2, wondering why Google didn't check Gemini's answers before they went live. Links and Show Notes: First Look: The OnePlus Watch 2 Is Too Big for My Tiny Wrists Android Developers Blog: Wear OS hybrid interface Google chief says the company got it wrong after Gemini's responses sparked a bitter backlash Google Is Paying Publishers to Test an Unreleased Gen AI Platform Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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452: Literally Literally
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
1M ago
It's time for Cowboy Andy and Sheriff Flo's AI roundup rodeo! COME ON DOWN. Also, the first developer preview of Android 15 is out, and it's not 100% boring. Links and Show Notes: Gemma: Google introduces new state-of-the-art open models Boost your productivity: Use Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more with the new Google One plan Google apologizes for ‘missing the mark’ after Gemini generated racially diverse N*zis Release notes | Android Developers Google now sells an adorable Android ‘The Bot’ figurine, but it’s going to sell out fast Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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450: Cache in the Trash
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
1M ago
The good news is that Google debuted easier-to-use generative AI tools. The bad news is that employee morale is low and Google will stop backing up the web. Links and Show Notes: Shopify keyboard Google CEO faces employee questions about layoffs, AI strategy Google Labs: How to try ImageFX and MusicFX generative AI tools Google will no longer back up the Internet: Cached webpages are dead Watch our new Pixel ad ahead of the big game Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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449: Generative AI Unicorns
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
2M ago
Google held its earnings call, and it's mostly good news, even when it's not. It's not the best news for those who have recently been laid off. Links and Show Notes: Google earnings: 100 million Google One subscribers, Google Cloud profits Google’s Parent Company, Alphabet, Reports Earnings Below Estimates Google Splits Up a Key AI Ethics Watchdog How we built and tested body temperature on Pixel 8 Pro Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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448: Gouda, Woulda, Shoulda
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
2M ago
We discuss the OnePlus 12 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, plus whether Chrome's new AI-enhanced features are worth forcing the browser for an update—content warning for cheese haters. Links and Show Notes: OnePlus 12 Review: Almost Impressive Enough To Make Me Want to Ditch the Pixel 8 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Early Impressions The Pixel 9 leaks are already here Chrome is getting three new generative AI features YouTube and Spotify Join Netflix in Not Launching Apple Vision Pro Apps Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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447: The Samsung Whoop-Dee-Do
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
2M ago
Samsung took up the week's news with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. And then, why is Google Search getting worse? Links and Show Notes: The power of Google AI comes to the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series Samsung says Galaxy AI features will only be free 'until the end of 2025' Circle (or highlight or scribble) to Search The Best Parts of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Have Nothing to Do With Galaxy AI Samsung teases upcoming 'Galaxy Ring' health tracker Google Search Really Has Gotten Worse, Researchers Find Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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446: Meet The Bot
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
2M ago
Google started the week off strong at CES 2024 with the launch of new features and its new mascot, then nosedived after reports that another wave of layoffs was forthcoming. Links and Show Notes: Android's 3D bugdroid mascot is called 'The Bot' Google at CES 2024: New Android features and updates What's new with Android for cars at CES Google cuts hundreds of jobs across engineering, hardware teams Google mass layoffs: This is how many Bay Area tech workers lost jobs Changes we’re making to Google Assistant Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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445: AI Wishlist
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by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
3M ago
Samsung will launch a new phone in a few weeks, just as CES 2024 engulfs us all. Plus, what's on your Bard wishlist? Links and Show Notes: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Will Hopefully Reveal the Galaxy S24's New AI Chatbot 2024 Bard Wishlist Google announces April 2024 shutdown date for Google Podcasts Support Material with a Relay FM Membership ..read more
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