577: The Squatter Foldable
Summary
Hosts Andy Anitko and Florence Ion discuss social etiquette, including accepting help and labeling sentimental items with washi tape. They review Samsung’s new foldable phones and Android XR glasses, noting design improvements and privacy concerns. The episode also covers Google’s strong earnings, delays in Gemini 3.5 Pro, and EU mandates forcing Google to share search data and Android AI access with competitors.
Topics discussed
Intro and Florence's awkward umbrella incident
Grandfather's advice on accepting compliments
Washi tape obsession and Japanese stationery stores
Alphabet earnings and Gemini user growth
Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7
Foldable phone utility and upgrade cycles
Pixel 6 end of life and Graphene OS
Samsung smart glasses and privacy concerns
Gemini 3.5 Pro delays and internal struggles
EU regulations forcing Google to share data
Privacy, surveillance, and closing remarks
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