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If rumors are to be believed, the Galaxy Note series may have run its course. Hayato, Ara, Joe, and Daniel talk about the possibility of life after Note for the S Pen, Google Stadia, and a limited edition Pixel 4a.

There’s also a new incarnation of Google Pay, a faster version of Chrome, and the crew try to understand the appeal of the new Twitter feature: Fleets.

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The end of the Galaxy Note could be a blessing in disguise for the S Pen | Android Central
Samsung will not launch a Galaxy Note 20 successor next year, says new rumor
Google Stadia is coming to iOS as web app, giving free Premiere kits for buying Cyberpunk 2077 | Android Central
Google Pixel 4a 5G vs. Pixel 4a: Which should you buy? | Android Central
The Pixel 4a now looks better than ever in the new limited edition Barely Blue color | Android Central
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Rebecca, Carli, and Jen review the new Xbox Series X, Series S, and Sony Playstation 5. But they also cover X-Men comics, Baby Yoda’s insatiable appetite, and why you shouldn’t blow vape smoke into your console.

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

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List of Xbox Series X, Series S known bugs and launch issues | Windows Central
Here’s every lie about the Xbox Series X, debunked | Windows Central
Best Xbox Series X, Series S games to try first at launch | Windows Central
Xbox Series X review: Powerful and bold — with a games lineup that’s uncertain | Windows Central
Xbox Series S review: Next-gen goes back to basics | Windows Central
PS5 review: A technical marvel with a groundbreaking controller | Android Central
Best PS5 Games 2020 | Android Central
Where to buy PS5: Sony has stock RIGHT NOW | Android Central
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Pixel 5 is now available! Jerry makes the case for why it’s a good thing that Google is no longer playing the flagship game. He, Dan, and Ara also check out the budget-minded OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100.

The gang rail against new icons, say goodbye to Google Play Music, and compare Google’s subscription bundle options to Apple One.

Chromebooks powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chips are on the way. How will they compare to their Intel counterparts with regard to battery life and performance?

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Google may never make a flagship phone again, and that’s a good thing | Android Central
OnePlus expands into the budget segment with Nord N10 5G, Nord N100
OnePlus just turned into Samsung with the Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 | Android Central
Google rebrands G Suite to Google Workspace, rolls out a new Gmail icon | Android Central
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Is Genshin Impact the clone-y-est clone of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? The gang review it along with Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit and a preview of Little Nightmares 2. No cryptid chat this week, but there’s a nice little side quest into CCG’s and Beanie Babies!

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What is Genshin Impact and should you play it? | Android Central
Genshin Impact: Everything you need to know | Android Central
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit review — A magical AR experience best shared with others | iMore
Little Nightmares 2 preview: Hospitals just got even creepier | Windows Central
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Daniel and Hayato welcome special guest Raymond Wong of Input for an in-depth conversation about iPhone 12 and his direct comparison to the Google Pixel camera system.

There’s also a segment about OnePlus. The underdog has historically placed customers and value first, but some of their decisions have made us wonder if they are losing their way.

Foldable phones partially serve as a new product category. Rectangular slabs will still be around for quite awhile, but they are making mobile devices a lot more interesting. And they’re definitely starting to justify their existence.

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Raymond Wong??? (@raywongy) / Twitter
iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: Virtually flawless
iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12: Release date, price, features, and more | iMore
iPhone 12 Pro: Release date, price, and everything you need to know | iMo…

Google’s Pixel 5 is their best model yet, but it’s not the best phone available. Daniel Bader, Hayato Huseman, and Joe Maring are here with a full review! They also discuss the OnePlus 8T, which has proven to be an extremely well-balanced phone.

Apple announced their lineup of iPhone 12 models. Joe is particularly a fan of the iPhone 12 mini as he makes the case for Android makers to embrace smaller size options.

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Google Pixel 5 review: The best Pixel ever | Android Central
After 48 hours with the Galaxy S20 FE, I no longer care about the Pixel 5 | Android Central
OnePlus 8T review: Striking the perfect balance | Android Central
Confirmed: OnePlus co-founder, Carl Pei, has left the company to go independent | Android Central
OnePlus OxygenOS 11 (Android 11): Release date, eligible phones, new features, and more! | Andro…

Daniel, Jerry, and Ara bring you fresh reviews of Chromecast with Google TV, Nest Audio, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, and the LG Wing. They also chat about a huge update to Google Assistant for Android and discuss the current state of antitrust allegations against Google and other companies in the tech sector.

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Chromecast with Google TV: Everything you need to know! | Android Central
Nest Audio review: The best smart speaker for most people | Android Central
Google Assistant for Android just got its biggest update in years | Android Central
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review: The new flagship killer | Android Central
LG Wing review: Swing and a miss | Android Central
Google refutes House antitrust report, says it ‘features outdated and inaccurate allegations’ | Android Central
What Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook have at stake i…

Peter Parker gets a face lifts that looks curiously similar to Tom Holland in the Spider-Man remaster game for Playstation. CD Projekt RED is the latest studio to require crunch time for employees as the near release of Cyberpunk 2077.

The crew also react to Steve from Minecraft and his pixel-y meat as the next fighter for Super Smash Bros. And the Halloween update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is live. Time to weed your garden and decorate!

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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered PS5 gameplay footage shows improved graphics and a new design for Peter Parker | Android Central
CD Projekt RED reportedly calls for mandatory crunch ahead of Cyberpunk 2077 launch, CD Projekt RED responds | Windows Central
The next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter is Steve from Minecraft | iMore
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Halloween update and mor…

Daniel Bader is joined by Nick Sutrich and Jeramy Johnson to sift through the deluge of product announcements from Amazon. They also examine upcoming Google product leaks, including the Pixel 5. Oculus Quest 2 is on the way from Facebook. It’s not without controversy, but it could end up being a solid Holiday gift choice this December.

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Amazon Event 2020: Everything announced, from Luna to Ring’s indoor drone | Android Central
Luna is Amazon’s answer to Google Stadia, and it looks so much better | Android Central
Amazon Luna launch titles: How do they compare to Stadia, xCloud, and other cloud gaming services? | Android Central
Google’s upcoming Nest smart speaker gets an early unboxing | Android Central
Google’s new Chromecast leaks in first real-world images | Android Central
This green Pixel 5 is the phone color of my…

Special guest Sean Endicott chats with the JP crew about the PS5 preorder debacle and a slew of upcoming games. They also look at Facebook’s Oculus Quest 2 announcement and how Nintendo is celebrating Mario’s 35th anniversary.

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

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Sony’s PS5 preorder situation is an inexcusable mess | Android Central
PS5: News, price, specs, release date, and everything we know about PlayStation 5 | Android Central
Everything announced at the PS5 Showcase Event | Android Central
With PS5 and Xbox Series X/S out in the open, Xbox Series S is the clear value winner | Windows Central
Oculus Quest 2 announced at Facebook Connect | Android Central
Facebook won’t make PC-only VR headsets going forward | Android Central
Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Nintendo Switch: Ultimate guide | iMore
Nintendo should give us classic Mario games the same way Xbox Game Pa…