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The Dodgers and Jays may be swatting and swiveling their shoulders and wrists to shreds, but the championship-level questions for the Android Police podcast this week have to do with whether Samsung will strike out on Android XR and how big of a swing it'll take with its Exynos chips come S26 series time. It's a Galaxy-dominated show this week, so buckle up and let's rocket.
00:37 | Galaxy XR
Samsung’s Galaxy XR brings Android into the mixed reality era
I was skeptical of the Samsung Galaxy XR — until I actually put it on
Android XR is closer to mainstream than you think — here's what it needs to break through

22:22 | Exynos
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Pro is gearing up for the big Exynos comeback
Galaxy S26 Ultra might pack a surprisingly powerful Exynos chip
Samsung's Exynos 2600 chipset: A game-changer for Galaxy S26?
I want the Exynos 2600 in the Samsung Galaxy S26, and so should you
Google is moving further away from Samsung for its future Tensor chips

36:03 | Medley
Qualcomm Unveils AI200 and AI250—Redefining Rack-Scale Data Center Inference Performance for the AI Era | Qualcomm
Built to benefit everyone | OpenAI
Amazon’s Ring now works with video surveillance company Flock | The Verge
I took 1,000 photos with Oppo’s latest phone so you don’t have to. But maybe you should... (Becca Farsace)
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge may not be cancelled after all
Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup feels like a missed opportunity waiting to happen

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Stephen is teaching his cat how to use a BlackBerry that he's about to pitch to Mark Cuban on Shark Tank while doing various other things and oh, it's Sora 2. This week on the Android Police podcast, we nod to the doom loom and the money problems that the tech industry at large is whistling over. That, plus coverage of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's explosive event on the JerryRigEverything channel as well as a look to what 2026 has to offer, at least from the Chinese side of Android.
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03:04 | Sora
I used the new Sora video app, and we're all doomed
DevDay [2025] is here! First look at the shipments inside! - Community - OpenAI Developer Community
Nano Banana's viral features are coming to more Google apps
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Like A Surgeon (Official Video)
unOfficial Like a surgeon - Weird Al - 2023 Remaster [4K & Colour Graded]

34:00 | Relax — your Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn't going to explode
43:08 | 2026
Xiaomi says rear displays will continue after 17 Pro, Pro Max shattered sales | Android Central
OPPO Find X9 Series to Launch Globally, Set to Redefine Mobile Imaging | OPPO Global
HONOR Launches AI-Flagship HONOR Magic8 Series in China - HONOR Global
vivo X300 Pro 专业影像旗舰 - vivo官方网站

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Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang.
Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com
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Google is commencing wave two of its fall Android lineup with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold getting slathered by critics. On this week's Android Police podcast, we debate whether the pool of potential buyers will land on 'yes' more often thanks to this one intrinsic feature in this year's book-style phablet. Also on the menu: software praise, hardcore differences, and a Razr Ultra mention or two.
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02:28 | Pro Fold
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold sets itself apart with this one thing you don't see
Two days of battery life, excellent multitasking — the Pixel 10 Pro Fold nails what matters most
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold unique features compared to regular phones
T-Mobile’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold deal knocks $1,000 off and includes a free pair of Pixel Buds 2a
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 tops sales as Ultra owners jump to foldables

38:01 | Razr
Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review: Pretty, impressive, pretty expensive
I don't know who the Motorola Razr Ultra is for
The Motorola Razr Ultra is still my favorite clamshell foldable

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Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang.
Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com
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The Android Police podcast baits you with a title full of roasted crow, but the underlying gnashing of teeth remains the same. True, it turns out we didn't hate Apple's new aesthetic as much as we'd thought we would, but it's also carrying way too much baggage that either is neglected or is sweatily avoiding a fix. We'll get to some iPhone 17 Pro Max thoughts, but not before we cut through an onslaught of smart homewarming from Google and Amazon, and some Snapdragon elitism from Qualcomm. All of that on this week's show!
05:01 | Summit
Qualcomm tries to unseat Apple with 'world's fastest' mobile chip
OnePlus confirms bold new design for phones at Qualcomm Summit
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite reference designs go so hard this year
If you thought Snapdragon X was cool, Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme blows it away
Benchmarks are in: The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme smokes everything else

18:03 | Google, at home
Gemini for Home is simply too powerful for battery-powered Nest Cams
Google Home redesign promises faster loading and enhanced Gemini integration
Google just discontinued Nest Aware, here's what replaces it

29:16 | Tangent
Tech Corner #1 - PowerBook 1400c
Rogers Sony Ericsson Xperia Play & arc launch party

38:09 | Amazon, at home
Amazon redesigns Echo devices around its Alexa+ AI assistant
Peter Thiel Wants Everyone to Think More About the Antichrist - WSJ

53:55 | iPhone
I used the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and I can't believe which one I prefer
My partner asked why she shouldn't get an iPhone 17 — and I blanked on a reason
The one iPhone 17 Pro feature that convinced me I'd rather stick with my Pixel 10 Pro
Apple's lost focus: How to regain the company's...

For once in the Android Police podcast's history, we're actually throwing shadows on Apple. iOS 26 and the iPhone 17 are giving us the least confidence in how Apple is carrying its reliability and reputation in many years while Google seems to be mid-swing on its Pixel ascendancy and putting a good foot forward out of court for once. How did this come to be? And what's to be extracted from it? Join us as we talk through this odd environment.
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01:39 | Editorixel
My week with the Pixel 10 Pro XL: the wins, the flops, and the lingering questions
Google Pixel 10: Focused on casual users
Google Pixel 10 camera review: Capturing feline moments
A more powerful Google Pixel 10 isn't necessary

14:35 | Feather
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge probably isn't for you, but that's okay
Revolutionary square image sensor in iPhone 17: A game-changer for selfies and group photos
Apple's awe-dropping event: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and more
iPhone 17 outshines the Google Pixel 10 in key areas

33:48 | Google escapes a forced Chrome sell-off or breakup in landmark antitrust lawsuit
41:16 | Amazon announces major Services & Devices event for September 30
53:13 | Happiness
Dissolution

Excerpt from Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast.
Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia. Our editor is Jules Wang.
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