Zac Bowden of Windows Central joins the gang for a conversation about Microsoft's Windows 11 announcement, its ability to run Android apps, thought on Surface Duo 2, and more.

Links:

• The 5 biggest announcements from Microsoft's Windows 11 event | Windows Central
• Windows 11 launch: When to expect the next version of Windows? | Windows Central
• Microsoft announces Windows 11 will be able to run Android apps | Windows Central
• Windows 11 Home needs an internet connection and Microsoft account to set up | Windows Central
• Windows 11's new productivity features are supercharged to help you work | Windows Central
• Windows 11 is built for touch, including gestures and improved snapping | Windows Central
• These are Windows 11's official minimum system requirements | Windows Central
• Microsoft announced widgets for Windows 11, promising 'personalized feed powered by AI' | Windows Central
• Microsoft is bringing DirectStorage to PC, massively reduces load times in games | Windows Central
• Microsoft wants to bring Steam to the new Windows 11 app store | Windows Central

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We've got a roundup of new Bluetooth earbuds this week, followed by more thoughts about the latest Android 12 beta. The gang also talk about Wear OS support, Google's new retail store, and more.

Links:

• Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Magical ANC + long battery = close to perfect | Android Central
• Jaybird Vista 2 review: Workout earbuds to like with an app to love | Android Central
• Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: An instant buy with one enormous question | Android Central
• Google says it's not that simple, future Wear OS support is still being worked out | Android Central
• OnePlus announces 'deeper integration' with OPPO, promises faster updates | Android Central
• OnePlus' relentless launch cycle is hurting its software updates | Android Central
• Honor 50 Pro is here with Google apps support, Snapdragon 778G, 100W charging | Android Central
• Honor reportedly plans to launch its first foldable this year after Huawei split | Android Central
• The Motorola RAZR might take a gap year to figure itself out | Android Central
• RAVPower products disappear from Amazon just days before Prime Day | Android Central
• The first Google Store has a space for customers to play Stadia games | Android Central
• Google just brought back emoji blobs in the most magical way | Android Central

This week, Daniel and Ara welcome iMore's Joe Keller and Android Developer Chris Lacy of Action Launcher and SwirlWalls fame onto the show. They have an in-depth conversation about Apple's announcements at WWDC 2021 and the latest Android 12 beta from Google.

Links:

• WWDC 2021: All the biggest Apple news and announcements | iMore
• Apple will bring head tracking to spatial audio on Apple Music later this year | iMore
• Apple is bringing FaceTime to Android in the most green bubble way possible | Android Central
• Google is walking back on one of our favorite Android 12 design tweaks | Android Central
• Android 12 will bring the end of third-party share menus | Android Central
• With Android 12 and the new Wear OS, Google can now better compete with Apple | Android Central
• Amazon Sidewalk is revolutionary, but its massive scope has privacy experts worried | Android Central
• Action Launcher's Chris Lacy debuts a hypnotic new live wallpaper app called SwirlWalls | Android Central
• SwirlWalls: Interactive UHD Wallpaper Backgrounds
• Action Launcher: Pixel Edition
• Chris Lacy (@chrismlacy) / Twitter
• Joe Keller (@jkeller87) / Twitter

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In this episode, Ara, Jerry, and Dan are joined by Adam Molina. He's the producer of Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast and a freelance journalist. They nerd out over Bluetooth headphones, lossless music streaming, upcoming Android phones, Led Zeppelin, and more.

Links:

• Adam ⁠🆒 (@AdamLukas17) / Twitter
• The new Google Pixel Buds A-Series launch with a familiar design, more affordable price tag | Android Central
• Leaked promo video of the Sony WF-1000XM4 reveals a ton of features | Android Central
• Here's why Apple and Amazon are 'giving away' lossless music to subscribers | Android Central
• Apple Music will upgrade your audio at no extra cost, Android users to miss out on its best new features | Android Central
• Spotify launches new lossless 'HiFi' plan to take on Tidal and Amazon | Android Central
• Spotify's new 'Only You' feature brings in even more personalized playlists | Android Central
• Huawei Watch 3 review: Crown prince | Android Central
• Huawei guns for the iPad Pro with its first HarmonyOS tablet | Android Central
• Official Huawei P50 teaser gives a first look at the Galaxy S21 Ultra challenger | Android Central
• Xiaomi's insane new 200W 'HyperCharge' tech can charge a phone in just 8 minutes | Android Central
• OPPO Watch 2 tipped to feature the Snapdragon Wear 4100, may run Wear OS | Android Central
• Your Chromecast with Google TV could be getting a feature it should have had from day one | Android Central
• Apple TV arrives on the NVIDIA Shield and other Android TV devices | Android Central

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