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Pebble: The Next Generation
Jason and Mishaal chat with Pebble founder Eric Migikovsky about the return of the smartwatch brand, comprehensive coverage of Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch, and Android 16's first beta in detail."
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00:01:23 - INTERVIEW WITH ERIC MIGIKOVSKY, PEBBLE
- Eric Migikovsky, Pebble founder, discusses Pebble's return and Google's open-sourcing of Pebble OS
- Discussion of Pebble's unique features and why users loved them
- Google's process of open-sourcing Pebble OS and community involvement
0:30:52 - NEWS
Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates
The future is adaptive: Changes to orientation and resizability APIs in Android 16
Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live Updates
Android 16 could borrow one of the best OxygenOS multitasking features for tablets
Google rolls out new accessibility features for Android, starting with Samsung's Galaxy S25
Circle to Search is adding new one-tap actions and AI overviews for visual searches
Meet Samsung's kid-friendly smartwatch experience
PATRON PICK: This major brand has a tool to run PC games, Steam on your Android tablet
1:01:13 - HARDWARE
Samsung's Galaxy S25 is tougher, faster, and packed full of AI features
4 reasons to wait for the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Here's a look at Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset, powered by Android XR
Samsung showed off the Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked
Oppo Find N5 confirmed to come with an IPX9 rating and 50W wireless charging
1:27:09 - APPS
Gemini is getting smarter with apps, YouTube videos, and your camera
Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees
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