AAA 634: How Do I Find Them Discords? - Pixel drop, AT&T on Jibe RCS, Tensor G3 details, OnePlus Fold
Summary
Hosts Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Michelle Rahman review the substantial June Pixel Drop, grading it a B+ for features like safety checks and new wallpapers. They discuss AT&T’s switch to Google’s RCS platform, leaked specs for the Tensor G3 chip and Pixel 8 cameras, and Google retiring Android TV 13. The episode also covers the Nothing Phone 2 launch date and the ongoing fallout from Reddit’s API changes.
Topics discussed
Intro and episode overview
Host introductions and Denver Nuggets
Pixel Drop features: Safety Check and Zoom
Ranking the Pixel Drop and Android 14 QPR1
Android 14 Beta 3 and release date predictions
AT&T adopts Google Jive for RCS messaging
Android TV 13 skipped in favor of Android TV 14
Sponsor: Fastmail
Pixel 8 leaks: Tensor G3 and camera specs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 renders
Sponsor: Cashfly
Reddit API debacle and subreddit shutdowns
Pocket Casts update and J.R.'s tips
Listener story: Pixel 6 Pro wireless charging fix
Graphene OS benefits and battery life
Outro, credits, and Club Twit promotion
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