Monopolies Exist for a Reason

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.

Links:

• 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 improve battery life | Android Central
• 160W and beyond: Your next phone might charge in 10 minutes | Android Central
• Google is hit with another lawsuit targeting high Play Store app fees | Android Central
• Apple and Google crowd out the competition with default apps - The Verge
• Choetech accessories yanked from Amazon weeks after RAVPower, Aukey, and Mpow | Android Central
• The Samsung Galaxy S20 series gets 're-newed' with super-low prices | Android Central

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