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Michael Fisher, Hayato Huseman, Derrek Lee, and Daniel Bader deliver a poignant eulogy of LG’s smartphones as they exit the business. The crew also talk about the return of Google I/O as a virtual event, Google silicon rumors, budget Samsung phones, and more.

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It’s official: LG is exiting the smartphone business | Android Central
Goodbye to LG, a fallen titan of experimentation and bootloops | Android Central
The now-canceled LG V70 and Rollable phone pop up in live images | Android Central
Farewell, LG Mobile: 20 Years Of Doing Phones Differently – YouTube
The Pixel 6 will challenge the next iPhone with Google’s custom-built chip | Android Central
With its own silicon, Google can finally build the perfect ‘camera’ phone | Android Central
A Pixel 6 with a Google chip is a bold move that we all want to see | Android Central
Google I/O will be back this y…

This week on the show, Daniel, Ara, Jerry, and Harish examine LG’s decision to pull out of the smartphone business. They also check out new phones from Xiaomi and POCO. There’s Google news too, including our review of the 2nd Gen Nest Hub, rumors about ‘Pixel Buds A’, T-Mobile’s commitment to Google phones and services, and more!

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LG appears to pull out of money-losing smartphone business
Xiaomi’s new Mi 11 Ultra is the Galaxy S21 Ultra alternative you’ve been waiting for | Android Central
Xiaomi’s new $1,500 Mi Mix Fold is a Galaxy Z Fold 2 rival with a liquid lens camera | Android Central
The POCO F3 launches as a Snapdragon 870-powered value flagship | Android Central
The POCO X3 Pro is here to challenge the Galaxy A72 | Android Central
Nest Hub (2nd Gen) review: Strange bedfellow | Android Central
Upcoming ‘Google Pixel Buds A’ could fix one of the …

With Sony reportedly shutting down the PS3, Vita, and PSP stores, how do we deal with game history and preservation for digital-only releases? The team also review It Takes Two and chat about all the activities you can do during the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bunny Day 2021 event.

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Sony reportedly shutting down PS3, Vita, and PSP stores permanently | Android Central
5 PlayStation Vita games you need to buy before they are gone forever | Android Central
It Takes Two for Xbox review: Narrative shortcomings hold back a genuine co-op experience | Windows Central
6 tips for surviving Bunny Day in Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2021 | iMore
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bunny Day 2021 — Eggs, recipes, and Zipper T. Bunny | iMore
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Alex, Jerry, and Daniel are joined for a portion of the show by Myriam Joire as they review the Find X3 Pro from OPPO. The crew also check in on the latest rumors and leaks for the OnePlus 9 series of phones along with what to expect from Google’s Pixel 5a and Pixel 6. And what would it take for a foldable Pixel to compete with Samsung and Microsoft’s Surface Duo?

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OPPO Find X3 Pro review: Under the microscope | Android Central
Myriam Joire (@tnkgrl) / Twitter
OnePlus 9: Release Date, Price, Rumors, News, Leaks, and Specs! | Android Central
Google Pixel 5a: News, Leaks, Release, Specs, and Rumors! | Android Central
The Google Pixel 6 could bring some welcome changes to the selfie camera | Android Central

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There’s developer drama between Frogware and Nacon over the game ‘The Sinking City’, and rumors are getting more specific with regard to an updated Switch being released this year. The gang also talk about the need for Mario’s anniversary celebration to end and make way for more Zelda news.

But that’s not all the news! The Outriders demo lets you play the first couple hours for free, and Hogwarts Legacy is said to support transgender character creation.

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Frogwares alleges publisher Nacon pirated The Sinking City on Steam | Windows Central
Nacon fires back at The Sinking City developer Frogwares for ‘prejudicial comments’ | Windows Central
Report: New Nintendo ‘Super’ Switch will use larger 720p, OLED Samsung panels | iMore
RIP Mario: The plumber dies March 31 and we can’t wait | iMore
The Outriders demo lets you play the first c…

Carli, Jen, and Rebecca mourn the cancelation of Anthem Next and speculate on the future of other BioWare properties. They also check out the news from the latest Pokémon Direct, including Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

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Anthem Next officially canceled, development efforts shifting to the next Dragon Age and Mass Effect | Windows Central
RIP Anthem: Incredible potential that was never reached | Windows Central
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for Nintendo Switch: Everything you need to know | iMore
Pokémon Legends: Arceus — Everything you need to know | iMore
Stardew Valley can break up the monotony of quarantine, at least for a little while | Android Central
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Former Android Central Grand Poobah Phil Nickinson is running the ship over at our sister site WhatToWatch.com these days. He joins Daniel, Jerry, and Ara for a survey of what’s happening in the streaming video service world. The crew also have some follow up on Android 12 Developer Preview and the first Pixel 5a leaks.

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Disney+ Star launches internationally — here’s what you need to know | Android Central
Disney+ now has nearly 95 million paid subscribers globally | Android Central
The Disney Plus price increase is coming to your country soon, subscribe now | Android Central
Disney Plus reaches a new gear internationally with the launch of Star | WhatToWatch
Monica Rambeau’s ‘WandaVision’ glow up | WhatToWatch
‘WandaVision’: What’s the deal with Agatha Harkness? | WhatToWatch
The frustrating subtlety of WandaVision on…

The gang react to all the announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct! They also cover an update to No Man’s Sky that enables adopting creatures as pets. Now you can live out all your Jurassic Space fantasies!

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Everything Nintendo announced at its first 2021 Nintendo Direct | iMore
Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade 2 join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | iMore
Project Triangle Strategy announced for Nintendo Switch, demo available later today | iMore
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD flies onto the Nintendo Switch | iMore
Nintendo is releasing a new pair of Zelda-themed Joy-Con | iMore
No Man’s Sky update lets you adopt space pets | Android Central
No Man’s Sky update turns the game into Jurassic Park and I love it | Android Central
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Joe, Jerry, Ara, and Daniel discuss the last bits of Android 12 rumors, leaks, and speculation just prior to the official announcement. Pretty much everything they say holds true to the legit info, so we hope you enjoy the conversation.

They also chat about Nothing scraping up the remainders of Essential. Plus, there’s news regarding Xiaomi, LastPass, Sonos, and more.

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Android 12 | Android Central
Carl Pei’s Nothing now owns Andy Rubin’s Essential | Android Central
3 things we want to see from Nothing’s purchase of Essential | Android Central
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra camera display is the latest example of a spec masquerading as a feature | Android Central
LastPass free plan will become a lot more restrictive in March | Android Central
Chromecast with Google TV review, 4 months later: A love-hate relationship | Android Ce…

Daniel and Jerry explore the promise and reality of 5G with expert Sacha Segan. They also get on the line with David Jagneux to discuss the state of Google Stadia.

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Benchmarking the global 5G experience | Opensignal
Why Every US Carrier Is ‘Winning’ Fastest 5G Awards | PCMag
Verizon Expands High-Speed 5G Mobile and Home Service | PCMag

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