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About Authority Insights
The Authority Insights podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team. Join Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown as we dive deeper into our latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and even more in-depth Android and general mobile tech coverage that you won't find anywhere else.
- Publisher
- Android Authority
- Category
- technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Aug 2025
- Latest episode
- 20 Dec 2025
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
20 Dec 2025
Google’s Great Gemini Feature Giveaway
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss a potential "Ask Gemini" feature in Google Play Books, whether Gemini is transforming into a "Google Super App", and a helpful new chatbot interface for navigating complex Google Account settings. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Gemini could change how you read books on your phone (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-books-ask-gemini-apk-teardown-3624252/) 12:03 - Gemini prepares to organize 'My Stuff' into some useful new categories (https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-my-stuff-categories-3625425/) 25:12 - Google Account settings are too complicated. Here's how Google plans to fix it (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-account-management-chat-interface-3624729/) 34:03 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
13 Dec 2025
Android XR glasses are the FUTURE!
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss a new collaboration between Google and Apple that could make transferring data between Android and iOS much easier. Scott also shares his hands-on experience with Google's new Android XR glasses prototypes, and we look at the return of "bumping" phones to share contacts on Android. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Here’s how Google and Apple could improve Android-iPhone data transfers (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-iphone-transfer-new-data-types-apk-teardown-3623446/) 10:15 - I tried Google's 3 new Android XR glasses prototypes, and they're incredible (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-glasses-prototypes-3622952/) 30:01 - Here's your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-name-drop-contact-sharing-animation-3623020/) 38:25 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this video or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
6 Dec 2025
Galaxy S26 charging is getting a BIG SPEED BOOST!
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the leaks suggesting the Samsung Galaxy S26 will get a big boost to wired and wireless charging speeds. They also break down Google's new Android release schedule following the launch of Android 16 QPR2, and analyze the "Aluminium OS" project that aims to bring Android to PCs. --------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). --------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Get ready for Super Fast Charging 3.0: One UI 8.5 code teases speed upgrade (https://www.androidauthority.com/super-fast-charging-3-0-3619931/) 10:57 - Android just entered a new era of frequent updates with the latest Android 16 release (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-second-update-vs-pixel-drop-3621224/) 24:28 - Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know (https://www.androidauthority.com/aluminium-os-android-for-pcs-3619092/) 42:30 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
22 Nov 2025
AirDrop on Android is REAL!
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the bombshell news that Google has updated Quick Share to be compatible with Apple’s AirDrop — without Apple’s help. They also break down the leaked design and new “head gesture” features of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and analyze the new “Now Nudges” coming to One UI 8.5. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter). ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) Timecodes 00:00 – Intro 01:53 - Exclusive: Meet Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with a powerful new feature (https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-design-features-leak-3616254/) 12:24 - Breaking: Android’s Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop (https://www.androidauthority.com/quick-share-works-with-airdrop-3618023/) 29:24 - Here’s how One UI 8.5 will make your Samsung Galaxy phone a more helpful assistant (https://www.androidauthority.com/now-nudges-3617529/) 39:21 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com)with your suggestions!
15 Nov 2025
The OnePlus 15 is HOT 🥵
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the newly released OnePlus 15, breaking down why its massive battery and performance can't quite make up for its thermals and downgraded cameras. They also dive into a new privacy feature coming to Android 17 that keeps your contact list safe, and analyze an APK teardown suggesting the Samsung Galaxy Ring might soon control Android XR glasses. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) Timecodes 00:00 – Intro 01:11 - OnePlus 15 review: A confusing downgrade from the OnePlus 13 (https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-15-review-3613994/) 21:33 - Android 17 is building a new Contacts Picker to keep your address book private (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-contacts-picker-rumor-3615741/) 30:40 - The Samsung Galaxy Ring might soon be a part of the Android XR experience (https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-ring-gesture-glasses-apk-teardown-3614712/) 41:13 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
8 Nov 2025
Say Goodbye to Google Assistant…
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the sweeping changes coming to Android and the Google Play Store thanks to the Epic Games lawsuit settlement, the beginning of the end for Google Assistant on Android, and whether the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is powerful enough to warrant an upgrade. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Google's proposed Android changes won't save sideloading (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-changes-third-party-app-stores-3613409/) 20:58 – Goodbye, Assistant: Google prepares to make Gemini your only option (https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-removes-google-assistant-stub-apk-teardown-3612818/) 32:26 – I benchmarked my first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phone and it (almost) lives up to the hype (https://www.androidauthority.com/redmagic-11-pro-benchmarks-3612342/) 48:59 – Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
1 Nov 2025
Android Auto is getting Widgets?!
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the upcoming addition of home screen widgets to Android Auto, a new "Min Mode" in Android 17 that could revolutionize the always-on display for apps like Google Maps, and the disappointing gaming performance of the Pixel 10. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Exclusive: Android Auto is preparing home screen widgets — here's your first look (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-home-screen-widgets-3611109/) 11:05 - Android 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone’s always-on display (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-aod-min-mode-rumor-3611806/) 24:12 - Frame drops, glitches, battery drain: Gaming on the Pixel 10 isn't pretty right now (https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-pro-xl-gaming-benchmarks-3609172/) 44:11 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
25 Oct 2025
Did Samsung just kill the Apple Vision Pro?
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss their hands-on impressions of the new Samsung Galaxy XR headset and whether it can compete with the Apple Vision Pro. They also dive into new data that explains the Pixel 10's battery life problems and explore one surprising area where Google's Tensor chip beats Qualcomm's Snapdragon. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: Just the opening act (https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-hands-on-3607923/) 23:13 - Bad battery life on your Pixel 10? This might be the reason why (https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-bad-4g-battery-life-3607793/) 34:02 - Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip misses out on one of Android 16's best features (https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-chips-android-linux-terminal-3608648/) 41:42 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
18 Oct 2025
A New Era for Google Photos
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown dive into a suite of upcoming Google Photos features that could change how we create and remember our favorite moments. They discuss new AI-powered highlight video templates that automate editing, the controversial introduction of face-retouching tools, and the exciting prospect of reliving memories in a 3D spatial environment with a new generation of Android XR headsets. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Google Photos will make your life look more feed-friendly with new highlight templates (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-new-highlight-video-templates-3607805/) 14:34 - Google Photos working on new editing tools to let you put your best face forward (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-face-touchup-3606721/) 24:35 - Google Photos is preparing to show up for Android XR's big moment (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-spatial-tab-3607661/) 37:25 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
11 Oct 2025
Google Maps is getting a HUGE AI upgrade!
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the revamped Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" feature in Google Maps, which could be a "game changer" for finding new places. They also delve into Google's new "Computer Control" feature that will allow AI agents to fully automate Android apps, weighing the convenience against the potential security and trust concerns. Finally, they question if Google's going bananas for putting its Nano Banana image creator in seemingly random places like Google Lens and Circle to Search. ---------------------------------------------------- 🔗Full show notes with links and transcript! (https://www.androidauthority.com/authority-insights-podcast-008-3606075/) ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Google Maps may soon let you ask about places like you're in the Gemini app (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-ask-maps-chip-3605488/) 16:57 - Android’s new Computer Control feature shows the Rabbit R1 was ahead of its time (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-computer-control-feature-3603862/) 35:52 - Everybody loves Nano Banana, and now it's getting ready for Google Lens and Circle to Search (https://www.androidauthority.com/nano-banana-lens-3604469/) 48:07 - Outro Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
4 Oct 2025
One UI 8.5 LEAKED! Here's what's coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26!
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown dive into a treasure trove of One UI 8.5 leaks, revealing a slew of new features potentially coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26, including a new "private display" mode. They also discuss Google's work on an Apple Handoff competitor for Android and evidence that a hypertension alert system is coming to the Pixel Watch. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - 9 new features coming to your Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 8.5 (https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-phones-new-upcoming-features-one-ui-8-5-3600158/) 30:09 - Android's answer to Apple's Handoff is coming, and here's how it’ll work (https://www.androidauthority.com/how-android-handoff-will-work-3601801/) 42:47 - Google is preparing its own Apple-style hypertension alert system for the Pixel Watch (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-hypertension-alerts-apk-teardown-3602355/) 51:29 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
20 Sept 2025
Apple won’t bring AirDrop to Android, so Google will bring Quick Share to iPhones
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss Google's perplexing plans to bring Quick Share to the iPhone, which might not work offline. They also dive into a new Pixel feature that’ll scan your chat notifications to protect you from scammers and an upcoming AI health assistant in the Samsung Health app. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - We now know how Quick Share for iPhone will work, and there's bad news (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-quick-share-iphone-process-apk-teardown-3597501/) 15:15 - First calls and texts, now Pixels could detect scams from chat apps (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-scam-detection-chat-apps-3597568/) 25:02 - Here's your first look at Samsung Health's new AI-powered fitness assistant (https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-health-assistant-first-look-3597999/) 33:23 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
13 Sept 2025
Android's version of Apple Health is in bad shape, but Google's got a plan for change
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown lament Google’s decision to close off Android. They also discuss how Google might be taking a page out of Apple's book by adding native step tracking to Health Connect, and break down a trio of new features coming to the Gemini app. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr1-source-code-delay-3596650/) 16:19 - Health Connect will soon track your steps without needing another app (https://www.androidauthority.com/health-connect-step-tracking-support-3596725/) 25:58 - Here's your first look at Gemini's dedicated space for all creations (https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-created-by-you-apk-teardown-3596859/) | Gemini Live's camera sharing could soon work better with Google Maps (https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-camera-sharing-google-maps-info-cards-apk-teardown-3596946/) | Gemini's improved home screen is coming soon, and it could get new tweaks (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-home-screen-ui-change-3596103/) 42:38 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
6 Sept 2025
Is Google using Security as an Excuse to Kill Sideloading on Android?
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss Google's controversial new developer verification requirements and whether they spell the end for sideloading on Android as we know it. They also talk about whether Google owes ChatGPT for its resounding victory against the U.S. government in its antitrust case and exclusively reveal some never-before-reported tidbits about Google's plans for Gemini-powered settings search. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers' identities (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verification-requirements-3590911/) 13:47 - Court rules Google can keep Chrome and Android, but it's not off the hook entirely (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-not-required-to-sell-chrome-android-3593726/) 26:26 - EXCLUSIVE: Google was considering using Gemini to power search in the Pixel’s Settings app 35:31 - Conclusion ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
23 Aug 2025
Will the Pixel 10 save Android from the Green Bubble Curse?
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss whether Google's new AI features make up for the minimal Pixel 10 (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-specs-features-price-availability-3588502/) hardware upgrades, why Android 16 QPR2 will be a huge upgrade, and how eSIMs (https://www.androidauthority.com/esim-914052/) and RCS (https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-rcs-messaging-726687/) will soon work better between iPhone and Android. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - I've used the three Pixel 10 slab phones, and I'll say this: Don't judge a book by its cover (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-pro-xl-hands-on-preview-3587953/) 25:15 - Here's all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/) 42:42 - Switching from iPhone to Pixel 10? It'll soon be easier to transfer your eSIM (https://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-to-pixel-10-esim-transfer-3589393/) | Texting between Android and iPhone could soon get a major security upgrade (https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-ios-26-rcs-end-to-end-encryption-mls-protocol-3588258/) 54:05 - Conclusion ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
16 Aug 2025
Can Google do AI notifications better than Apple?
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss Google's new AI-powered notification intelligence features that aim to tame your phone’s chaotic alert shade. They also dive into how the Google Play Store might be getting its own community forums for games and how Google Translate is looking to compete with Duolingo with new language practice features. The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights). Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter (https://www.androidauthority.com/authority-insights-podcast-newsletter-3585422/), where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here (https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/)! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Deezer (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer) RSS (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS) ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Android may soon use AI to organize your phone's notifications (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-notification-organizer-leak-3574662/); Android's upcoming notification summaries could avoid the pitfalls of Apple Intelligence (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-notification-summaries-leak-3574675/) 10:35 - Google could be building a gaming community forum directly into the Play Store (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-games-community-forum-apk-teardown-3586147/) 19:08 - We went hands-on with Google Translate's Duolingo rival ahead of its launch (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-translate-practice-duolingo-apk-teardown-3586649/) 25:20 - Conclusion ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) ---------------------------------------------------- Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
8 Aug 2025
Big Galaxy S26 changes, even bigger Android changes
In the first ever episode of the Authority Insights Podcast, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss why Samsung killing the Galaxy S26 and S26+ might be a good thing, how Google has its work cut out for it if it wants Android on PCs to succeed, and why the next Pixel using AI to read your screen isn’t as scary as it seems. Mishaal worries that Samsung might institute a price hike next year, while CSB is skeptical that Google can pull him away from his Windows PC. And both are tired of hearing about AI, AI, and more AI - just ignore the fact that Mishaal’s wearing a Gemini T-shirt this episode. The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. Subscribe YouTube (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT) YouTube Music (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic) Spotify (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify) Pocket Casts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts) Apple Podcasts (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple) Amazon Music/Audible (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon) iHeartRadio (https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart) Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Exclusive: Galaxy S26 series could represent a major shake-up in Samsung's flagship lineup (https://www.androidauthority.com/exclusive-samsung-galaxy-s26-series-branding-shakeup-3581900/) 12:46 - Google's Linux Terminal plays a big part in turning Android into a true desktop OS (https://www.androidauthority.com/android-linux-terminal-future-plans-3581752/) 24:02 - Google 'Magic Cue' AI will read your screen to provide helpful suggestions (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-magic-cue-ai-leak-3582117/) Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/) C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor (https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/) Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com (mailto:contact@androidauthority.com) with your suggestions!
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