Nick and Jerry spend the episode chatting with fellow Android Central-ites Chris Wedel and Andrew Myrick. Chris shares his unpleasant experience with the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, plus the gang discuss Motorola's rise to number three smartphone vendor in the U.S. And that's just the tip of the iceberg of everything they cover — check it out! Links: Chris Wedel (@chris_wedel) / Twitter Andrew Myrick (@andymyrick) / Twitter Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways | Android Central How Motorola became number 3 against all odds | Android Central Samsung publishes official One UI 4 (Android 12) update schedule in the US | Android Central Foldables may be the future but Samsung is betting big on regular phones in 2022 | Android Central Qualcomm hints at a strong Snapdragon presence in the Galaxy S22 series | Android Central The Pixel 6 Pro falls short on 5G speeds when compared to the Galaxy S21 | Android Central The Pixel 6 mid-November patch could finally fix the fingerprint scanner | Android Central Google confirms the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro don't actually charge at 30W | Android Central New Google Camera update brings some Pixel 6 features to its predecessors | Android Central Samsung is bringing some of Galaxy Watch 4's best features to older Galaxy watches | Android Central Apple does the bare minimum to get in front of right to repair laws and the internet loves it | Android Central History repeats itself as Meta accused of stealing tech for new VR gloves | Android Central You can now pick up a pair of Nreal Light AR glasses at Verizon stores | Android Central Sponsors: Shopify: Supercharge your knowledge, your sales and your success. Grow your business with Shopify today - go to Shopify.com/acp. Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid through December 31. Terms and conditions apply.

Android Central alumni Russell Holly and Daniel Bader join Ara, Jerry, and Michael Fisher for an epic gab session! They chat about Google's Pixel 6 messaging, Meta and the changing shape of the open web, and some of their favorite new tech in 2021. Links: The Pixel 6 is facing a lot of criticism, but that's good for Google | Android Central Meta acquires popular VR exercise app Supernatural, a sign of things to come | Android Central Sponsors: Codecademy: Join the millions of people learning to code with Codecademy and see where coding can take you. Get 15% off your Codecademy Pro membership when you go to Codecademy.com and use promo code ANDROID.

Facebook has changed their corporate name to 'Meta', and we have thoughts! The gang chat about this and its impact on Oculus.They also check out some Samsung rumors, One UI 4 beta, and some lingering issues with Pixel 6. Links: Facebook changes company name, is now called 'Meta' | Android Central Is a Meta rebrand enough to heal the toxicity of the Oculus name? | Android Central Facebook's Meta rebranding could start a trademark battle with a PC company | Android Central Oculus Quest to become Meta Quest, drop Facebook login requirement in 2022 | Android Central Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is coming to Oculus Quest 2 | Android Central Meta acquires popular VR exercise app Supernatural, a sign of things to come | Android Central Beat Saber surpasses $100 million in revenue on the Oculus Quest platform | Android Central Meta says it's shutting down the Facebook facial recognition system | Android Central Privacy in the new Metaverse | Android Central Leaked Galaxy S21 FE backplate shows a familiar design, with one exception | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S22 ready for early 2022 launch, reportedly in mass production | Android Central One UI 4 (Android 12) beta arrives for U.S. Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 models | Android Central Samsung Internet is finally getting one of Google Chrome's most useful features | Android Central Google to fix Pixel 6 'residual light' flickering issue with December update | Android Central Google Pixel 6 loses its smooth display when this Telegram feature is turned on | Android Central Google Pixel 6 Pro stock is running low following its release | Android Central Google is reportedly already working on a new Tensor chip for the Pixel 6 successor | Android Central Generator giant Generac acquires smart thermostat maker Ecobee for $770 milllion | Android Central NVIDIA's $40 billion Arm acquisition set back yet again by EU regulators | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid through December 31. Terms and conditions apply. Mint Mobile: Switch to Mint Mobile and get premium wireless service, starting at JUST $15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/acp!

Ara, Nick, and Jerry each have a Pixel 6 to pinky prop in their hot little hands. Tune in as they share what they love about the phone, and what could potentially be improved. Links: Google Pixel 6 review: The best Android phone under $600 — if you can get it | Android Central Best Google Pixel 6 cases 2021 | Android Central Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro hands-on: Prettiest Pixel perfection | Android Central 6 reasons to buy a Google Pixel 6 instead of settling for the Pixel 5a | Android Central Google Pixel 6 Pro review: The best $900 phone you'll find anywhere | Android Central Update your Pixel 6 as soon as you receive it 'to get all the features' | Android Central Sponsors: Shopify: Supercharge your knowledge, your sales and your success. Grow your business with Shopify today - go to Shopify.com/acp. Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ACP at Manscaped.com. Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid through December 31. Terms and conditions apply.

In addition to looking ahead at what's certain to be a massive week of tech news, Ara, Alex, and Nick, discuss OPPO's ColorOS 12, a new Pixel Stand, 'Pixel Pass' rumors, new Acer Chromebooks, and more. Links: OPPO ColorOS 12 (Android 12) hands-on: Everything you need, nothing you don't | Android Central New Pixel Stand gets double the speed for the same wince-worthy price | Android Central Google Pixel 6 | Android Central Google may soon launch an Apple One-like 'Pixel Pass' subscription bundle | Android Central Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2H) review: Faster, better, and much pricier | Android Central Acer unveils new Chromebooks with military-grade durability, Wi-Fi 6 support | Android Central HTC announces new Vive Flow portable VR smart glasses coming in November | Android Central Sponsors: Bookmark.com: Spend time running your business, not your website. Get 15% off your first purchase at bookmark.com/acp. Codecademy: Join the millions of people learning to code with Codecademy and see where coding can take you. Get 15% off your Codecademy Pro membership when you go to Codecademy.com and use promo code ANDROID.