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It's Google all the way down
Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
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.
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#380: Convince Me, Google
October 6th, 2022 · 60 minutes
It's the eve of the Pixel event. Will these two friends finally make it to the opera? Find out next week! Until then, here's a rundown of the new Nest devices Google introduced this week,
#379: The TikTok-ification of Search
September 30th, 2022 · 80 minutes
Andy and Flo run down the major parts of Google's Search On event this week and explain why they're not surprised that Google shuttered Stadia.
#378: It’s a Hap-Hap-Happy Day
September 23rd, 2022 · 76 minutes
Andy is tired of diehards, and Flo is taking a break from the Apple Watch. They both can't wait for Google's Pixel event.
#377: Macroeconomics
September 16th, 2022 · 68 minutes
Flo is back! And Andy brought a cake! Flo and Andy discuss the new iPhone 14 Pro and why it's compelling. They also strategize what Google needs to do to make the Pixel 7 a hit.
#376: Hootenanny and a Half
September 9th, 2022 · 46 minutes
Andy walks through some of the iPhone 14/14 Pro and Apple Watch's new features and where Android could do better. And then, a call out to Tim Cook, who would rather have you buy your mom an iPhone than open up iMessage to Android users. Le sigh!
#375: A Forgotten Psychological Disorder
September 6th, 2022 · 61 minutes
Andy gets into the Google news of the week, including new widgets and rumors sprouting up on what Android 14 could feature. And on the search engine side, Andy explains how the company is gearing up for this year's U.S. midterm elections.
#374: Tough Stuff
August 26th, 2022 · 73 minutes
Sometimes, things are tough, which is what this week's episode is about: tough stuff. We walk you through this week's biggest non technical headlines.
#373: This Is Not a Sitcom
August 19th, 2022 · 65 minutes
Andy gets into the rant that he and Flo were planning to tag-team. Google Play's episodes tend to come through a little later than everyone else, which has led us to buy and stream things elsewhere.
#372: Get The Message
August 12th, 2022 · 82 minutes
Andy and Flo gawk and squee over everything Samsung announced this week, from its foldables to its buds. And they offer their expert opinion on why Google's #getthemessage campaign is too little too late.
#371: All Your Questions Answered
August 6th, 2022 · 57 minutes
Andy discusses Samsung's new repair mode on its Galaxy smartphones and Stadia's exit from the Google Store. He also performs a live reaction to a video Apple posted this week convincing Android users to come to iOS.