Daniel shares his Surface Duo unboxing experience with Jerry and Hayato as they survey the landscape of current and future foldables. There are also fresh rumors about Pixel 5 and the official release of Android 11 is inching closer.

Daniel also sits down for an interview with journalist and best-selling author Peter Nowak to chat about the current state of the Internet as a source for good, the telecom industry, and his new book: 'The Rise of Real-Life Superheroes and the Fall of Everything Else'.

Links:

• Unboxing the Surface Duo: Hands-on with Microsoft's ambitious new phone
• LG Wing's rotating dual-screen display shown off in leaked video
• Fold 2 shown off on video
• Samsung's next-gen foldables may have S Pen support, two-way folding design
• Google Pixel 5 will have a Snapdragon 765G, 90Hz display, ultra-wide camera
• Here's your best look yet at the Google Pixel 5
• Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 tipped to launch on September 30
• Android 11 Beta 3 finally comes to the Pixel 4a
• American Madness
• The Last Kingdom
• Dark
• The Rise of Real-Life Superheroes and the Fall of Everything Else — Peter Nowak

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Daniel, Jerry, and Hayato break down all the chest thumping in Epic's crusade against Google, Apple, and app store policies. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is in the hands of reviewers, and a new company has licensed the right to produce a BlackBerry phone in 2021.

Links:

• Epic is suing Google over Fortnite’s removal from the Google Play Store - The Verge
• Fortnite has been removed from Apple's App Store | iMore
• Fortnite fiasco: Three multi-billion dollar companies drag phone users into a battle royale | Android Central
• Does Google really want third-party app stores on Android or are they a 'necessary evil'? | Android Central
• Don't let Epic's tragic PR stunt distract you from its true intentions | iMore
• A WeChat ban could be fatal for Apple and the iPhone in China | iMore
• 95% of China iPhone users would leave Apple if WeChat was banned | iMore
• Kuo: iPhone's loss of WeChat could cause a worldwide shipment fall of 30% | iMore
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: Too big to fail | Android Central
• Goodbye, BlackBerry, the zombie phone maker | Android Central
• A BlackBerry-branded phone with a physical keyboard is coming in 2021 | Android Central

You get two Dans for the price of none this week as Daniel Rubino from Windows Central joins Daniel Bader and Jerry Hildenbrand for a dive into the how and why of Microsoft's Surface Duo.

They maintain a focus on Microsoft's involvement with the Android/Google world by also discussing their partnership with Samsung, Xbox Project xCloud, and efforts to purchase TikTok.

Links:

• Surface Duo FAQ: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's first dual-screen Surface | Windows Central
• Surface Duo will receive OS and security updates for three years | Windows Central
• 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Big, beautiful, and a little backwards | Android Central
• Microsoft 'Your Phone' will soon let you stream your Android apps to Windows 10 | Windows Central
• Apple responds to Xbox Project xCloud iOS block, Microsoft kicks back | Windows Central
• Xbox Series X could launch on November 6 | Windows Central
• Report: Microsoft wants all of TikTok, but Trump signs order for new restrictions | Windows Central
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Daniel and Andrew are joined by Joe Maring and Hayato Huseman to cover every product from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2020 virtual event. They also talk about the value of Google's own announcement this week: the $349 Pixel 4a.

Finally, we say goodbye to Andrew Martonik as a co-host of the podcast and Executive Editor of Android Central. Andrew, like Poochie, has decided to go back to his home planet. We will miss you very much, but already look forward to having you back on as a guest.

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Links:

• Samsung just unveiled its answer to the iPhone 12, and it looks amazing
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 first look: Surprises, both good and bad | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 first look: Rotate this | Android Central
• The Galaxy Watch 3's newest feature makes it a match for the Apple Watch
• Samsung phones will now get three years of OS updates going back to Galaxy S10 | Android Central
• Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the most impressive foldable yet | Android Central
• Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: Come for the ANC, stay for everything else | Android Central
• Google Pixel 4a review: The perfect phone for 2020 | Android Central
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