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After months of leaks and rumors, Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are here along with Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic. Michael Fisher hangs with Nick, Ara, and Daniel to share their impressions of Samsung’s latest gadgets.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 hands-on: Writing a new page of foldable history | Android Central
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic hands-on: Fresh start | Android Central
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: The new default | Android Central
The Galaxy Watch 4’s best new features only work with Samsung Galaxy phones | Android Central

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Pixel 6 has been announced and will be available this Fall. We don’t know all the details just yet, but we go deep on what we do know — including the Google Tensor SoC and some very cool color options.

Nick, Daniel, Jerry, and Ara also cover some Nest product announcements and a cargo ship full of rumors about upcoming Samsung devices.

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The Pixel 6 feels like the first real, premium Google phone | Android Central
Google Tensor SoC: Everything you need to know | Android Central
It’s official: Google Tensor is the company’s new chip and it debuts on the Pixel 6 | Android Central
The Pixel 6’s colors are a clear nod to Google’s past, present, and future | Android Central
Which color Google Pixel 6 or 6 Pro do you want most? | Android Central
The Google Pixel 6 could launch in even fewer countries than the Pixel 5 | Android Central
The Galaxy Watch 4 may …

Activision Blizzard is being investigated by the state of California for sexist practices. Turns out, they appear to be yet another game developer with a toxic workplace. We also have our reviews of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and Pokémon Unite.

Hosted by: Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca Spear

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Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty, WoW) is being investigated for sexist workplace practices | Windows Central
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for Nintendo Switch review — Improvements can’t help this remake from still falling short | iMore
Pokémon Unite for Nintendo Switch review: A great introduction to the MOBA genre | iMore
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Harish, Alex, Jerry, and Ara check out the OnePlus Nord 2 and evaluate continued rumors of a foldable Pixel. They also chat about carrier adoption of the RCS messaging standard and companies like Apple who remain holdouts in favor of their own technology. They finish out with the whys and hows of buggy software releases, including a UK vaccine passport app that caused a giant bag of hurt.

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OnePlus Nord 2 review: Taking back the mid-range crown | Android Central
Rumored Google Pixel foldable could launch this year with Samsung’s best display tech | Android Central
Verizon follows AT&T, T-Mobile to make Google Messages its default messaging app | Android Central
UK vaccine passport app produces broken QR codes on popular Android phones | Android Central

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The gang share their thoughts on the newly announced Steam Deck, including the target audience and how the experience is likely to differ from other consoles and PC-based gaming rigs. They also talk about enjoying games how you want to play them — and that includes easy mode!

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Steam Deck: Specs, cost, and everything you need to know | Windows Central
With the Steam Deck, Valve might beat Nintendo at its own game | Windows Central
How to preorder Nintendo Switch OLED model | iMore
Xbox is combating exclusion with its accessibility drive, and others should follow | Windows Central
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The team are joined by Nick Sutrich and check out Android 12 Beta 3, fresh rumors about Pixel 6, Z Fold 3, OnePlus Nord 3, Google fines in France, and more.

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Android 12 Beta 3 hands on: Game and swatch | Android Central
Latest Google Pixel 6 XL leak hints at a 5X ‘ultra tele’ camera | Android Central
Premature Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Amazon listing reveals key specs and pricing | Android Central
Exclusive: Galaxy Watch 4’s new Exynos W920 chip boasts major gains – SamMobile
FCC filing reveals the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will support the upcoming S Pen Pro | Android Central
The OnePlus Nord 2 could come with a pretty impressive camera upgrade | Android Central
OPPO Reno 6 Pro review: A great mid-ranger with a big problem | Android Central
If you’re looking for the cheaper OnePlus 9 Pro in the US, you may be out of luck | Android Central
Google has been secretly t…

Alex Dobie joins Daniel and Ara to help make sense of the Qualcomm/ASUS partnership to create the $1,500 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders. A big batch of Samsung leaks have also com to light, yet another Google lawsuit, and more.

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Qualcomm partners with ASUS on a $1500 smartphone for mobile enthusiasts | Android Central
The Motorola One 5G UW Ace debuts with Verizon’s spatial audio | Android Central
Galaxy S21 FE leak reveals full specs of Samsung’s next value flagship | Android Central
New leak shows Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 Classic from every angle | Android Central
Here’s your best look yet at the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 | Android Central
Nothing’s first wireless earbuds will offer ANC for just $99 | Android Central
It’s official: OnePlus Nord 2 5G will be unveiled on July 22 | Android Central
OnePlus limits app performance on OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro to i…

Zachary Boddy hangs out with Carli and Jen this week as they talk about some recent Sony acquisitions, Minecraft, upcoming games, and more.

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Sony acquires Returnal dev Housemarque for PlayStation Studios | Android Central
Sony acquires PC porting team Nixxes Software for PlayStation Studios | Android Central
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut comes to PS4 and PS5 in August alongside new expansion | Android Central
Bloober Team possibly tackling Silent Hill is bittersweet for a desperate fandom | Windows Central
Minecraft guide: How to survive your first night in Minecraft | Windows Central
Report: Dead Space remake is in the works, inspired by Resident Evil remakes | Windows Central
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus review: The cult horror game is now complete | Windows Central
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Rebecca, Jen, and Carli recount the most (and least) exciting announcements from this year’s E3 and related events. What games are you looking forward to playing? Let us know!

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Summer Game Fest at E3 2021: Everything announced | Windows Central
Ubisoft Forward at E3 2021: Everything announced | Windows Central
Xbox and Bethesda at E3 2021: Game reveals, trailers, and everything announced | Windows Central
Xbox’s Starfield: ‘It’s like Skyrim in space’ says Bethesda’s Todd Howard | Windows Central
Future Games Show at E3 2021: Here’s everything announced | Windows Central
Capcom E3 2021 showcase: Everything announced | Windows Central
Nintendo at E3 2021: Everything announced | iMore
E3 2021 had some great game reveals, but the show itself was a big mess | Windows Central
The best games of E3 2021 | Windows Central
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Miles Dompier hangs out with the Jiggle Physics team for a fun chat about what we might expect at E3 2021 from Xbox, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and others.

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Mi ? les (@MilesDompier) / Twitter
Xbox E3 2021: Our expectations and predictions (and hopes and dreams) | Windows Central
Halo Infinite E3 2021: What we’re hoping to see | Windows Central
Nintendo at E3 2021: Everything we expect to get announced | iMore
Nintendo Switch Pro: Super Switch rumors, specs, release date, and more | iMore
Ubisoft Forward E3 2021: Live stream, date and start time, and predictions | Windows Central
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