The guys talk about the Huawei Mate 10, ZTE Axon M, Pixel 2 first impressions, and the HTC U11 Plus.

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Phancast Weekly Oct 16-20

This week the guys talk about Android Wear updates, Google Home Mini spying on people, and Google teaming up with Apple and Amazon for "Movies Anywhere."

Phancast Weekly: Oct 9-13

This week is all about the Pixel 2 and the Google event. The guys talk about the search bar placement, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, new Google Home devices, first impressions of the Pixel Buds, and cloud storage vs SD cards.

Phancast Weekly: Pixel 2 Week

Topics this week include Google's smart jacket finally going up for sale, Apple switching to Google for Siri and iOS search, 4 new Amazon Echo devices, a bogus Ultra Pixel leak, and rumors about a Google Home with a screen.

Phancast Weekly: Sept 25-29

This week the guys talk about Motorola flip-flopping on Oreo update, a massive Google leak including the Pixel 2, the Moto X4 coming to the U.S. via Android One, and the Google+HTC deal.

Phancast Weekly: Sept 18-22

This week, the guys talk about the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, the iPhone X and iPhone 8 compared to Android, Pixel 2 being "only on Verizon" again, Google's Pixel 2 teaser, and rumors about the Google Bisto headphones.

Phancast Weekly: Sept 11-15

The topics this week include the Bixby Speaker, new Pixel 2 details, Google buying HTC, and the Galaxy S8 Active unlocked model.

Phancast Recap: Sept 4-8

This week the guys talk about the ugly Fitbit Ionic, Essential phone drama, Tango being converted into ARCore, the LG V30, and Galaxy S9 rumors.

Phancast: Aug 28 - Sept 1

Long time no podcast. Joe shares an update on what happened to Mobile Roar and details of a brand new show to replace it. Thanks for sticking with us! https://www.youtube.com/phandroid https://anchor.fm/phancast https://twitter.com/phandroidcast  

Mobile Roar Update: The Future

We're back! This week, we're talking about everything that happened at Google I/O. Was it a boring show? Is that a bad thing? We also talk about the new stuff in Android O, the HTC U11, and much more! Top Stories Google IO recap Android O beta Quick Hits HTC U11 announced LG G6 one month later OnePlus 5 might not have headphone jack Andy Rubin showing something off May 30th Samsung changed storage on Galaxy S8 Galaxy S camera comparisons Pokemon GO Pidgey purgatory Wins/Fails Joe: DJI Spark / Shazam game show + Last straw with Twitter Chris: Galaxy S8 5,000mAh battery case / G6 performance App Picks Joe: Magikarp Jump Chris: Allo (update) 

Mobile Roar 168: Google I/O is over

Chris and Joe discuss the multiple issues people have reported with the Samsung Galaxy S8. Are these things worth worrying about? Should we even talk about them? Is it unfair to scrutinize the S8 so much? All that, and much more! Top Stories Samsung Galaxy S8 issues & bias Quick Hits Galaxy S8 vs old Galaxy S camera test Galaxy S8 vs LG G6 camera test Google announces when Pixel support will end There will be a Note 8 HTC U 11 specs leak Jelly is a tiny LTE Android smartphone Sheeple added to the dictionary Wins/Fails Joe: I played BotW / FB Messenger is getting laggy AF Chris: Galaxy S8 separate app audio / FB #10concerts thing App Picks Joe: Google Earth Chris: FaceApp 

Mobile Roar 167: Are we biased?

This week on the podcast, Chris and Joe have the Galaxy S8. An excellent phone with no shortage of annoyances. The guys share their honest opinions. Other topics include Snapchat being snobs, Instagram Stories, and Juicero. Top Stories Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Quick Hits Best Android Phones update Snapchat CEO says the app was only supposed to be for rich people Instagram Stories more popular than Snapchat stories Some Galaxy S8 users are reporting a red tint on the display The LG V30 is rumored to include a new curved OLED display panel Android Pay gets PayPal integration soon HTC U announcement May 16th with “Squeeze” Wins/Fails Joe: Samsung goodie box / Samsung blocks Bixby remapping Chris: Double Honor selfie stick / $400 Juicero + Dude gets caught stealing 100 phones at Coachella App Picks Joe: InstaSwipe Chris: Emails & Tweets: (podcast [at] phandroid [dot] com), @mobileroarcast

Mobile Roar 166: Galaxy S8 Fails

Joe has the LG G6 and Chris has the Moto G5 Plus. Two phones on opposite sides of the spectrum. The guys talk about their impressions with the devices and much more. Top Stories LG G6 & Moto G5 Plus Quick Hits Andy Rubin teases bezeless phone Apple Carplay vs Android Auto video HTC has shipped 2.1 million Pixel phones, Pixel 3 up for grabs Samsung: Don't expect foldable phones until 2019 Wins/Fails Joe: Pebble watches will keep working / Facebook stories Chris: Thinnest cases for the Pixel / Ostrich made Chris cry App Picks Joe: Precise Volume Chris: All in one Gestures (Bixby remapping app) 

Mobile Roar 165: Feels Good in the Hand

This is quick episode where Chris and Joe share their first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Topics from the discussion: Weird aspect ratio Why does China get 6GB of RAM? U.S. is only getting three colors Is the black really black or just kinda black? Fingerprint scanner is in a bad spot Are Samsung cameras falling behind? Bixby is more than a gimmick Galaxy S7 Edge still has a bigger battery Hurray for headphone jacks Yay for battery degradation improvements Very expensive phone We'll be back next week with a full episode!

Mobile Roar Extras: Galaxy S8 First Impressions

Top Stories Android O is here Quick Hits Google Home speaking ads? Free google home with LG G6 Samsung confirms Bixby LG G6 launching March 30 at VZ, April 7 elsewhere LG hit with lawsuit over bootloops Leaked Galaxy S8 desktop dock Superscreen Kickstarter Weird iPhone case with Android on back HTC U Ultra getting raked in reviews Cyanogen CEO confirms Nintendo approached them about Android on Switch   Wins/Fails Joe: HD HomeRun is cool / G5 is crapping out Chris: ZTE Axon 7 is fantastic (who knew?) / but fingerprint sensor sucks Ashley: Nokia phones coming to US / Super Mario Run not fun App Picks Joe: Boomerang, Klara Chris: BlackBerry Privacy Shade Ashley: Page Flip 

Mobile Roar 164: Android Oh My

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