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Welcome to episode 29 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes 9to5's own Andrew Romero back to the show as the pair attempt their best impression at consulting. From Samsung's messy Galaxy S-series lineup to a crucial piece of advice Google should adopt for the Pixel 11, Will and Andrew are fixing every flagship Android series sold in the US — for absolutely free, no less.
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/05blamq5
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/03NQdhoTfPYYq5nBxhZrmi?si=TIAfTGkFReeO2hFKclDt7A
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast/id1835505417
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:27 - Explanation and Samsung
00:35:29 - Google
00:55:02 - Motorola
01:13:11 - OnePlus
01:18:15 - Nothing
01:30:08 - Bonus Round: Apple
01:40:31 - Wrap-up
The Sideload is a podcast from 9to5Google hosted by Will Sattelberg. Every week, we welcome a new guest to talk about a recent editorial, review, video, or a fascinating piece of news that caught Will's eye. From there, the conversation can go wherever it needs to, off-topic or no. It's a relevant, irreverent, low-key podcast made just for you.
This week's hosts:
Will Sattelberg
Andrew Romero
Feedback?
Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!
Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 77% on a two-year subscription by heading to nordvpn.com/9to5off. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode.
Welcome to episode 29 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes 9to5's own Andrew Romero back to the show as the pair attempt their best impression at consulting. From Samsung's messy Galaxy S-series lineup to a crucial piece of advice Google should adopt for the Pixel 11, Will and Andrew are fixing every flagship Android series sold in the US — for absolutely free, no less.
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/05blamq5
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/03NQdhoTfPYYq5nBxhZrmi?si=TIAfTGkFReeO2hFKclDt7A
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast/id1835505417
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:27 - Explanation and Samsung
00:35:29 - Google
00:55:02 - Motorola
01:13:11 - OnePlus
01:18:15 - Nothing
01:30:08 - Bonus Round: Apple
01:40:31 - Wrap-up
The Sideload is a podcast from 9to5Google hosted by Will Sattelberg. Every week, we welcome a new guest to talk about a recent editorial, review, video, or a fascinating piece of news that caught Will's eye. From there, the conversation can go wherever it needs to, off-topic or no. It's a relevant, irreverent, low-key podcast made just for you.
This week's hosts:
Will Sattelberg
Andrew Romero
Feedback?
Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!
