This week on the Android Police podcast, we celebrate some more ChromeOS catch-ups, seek ad and tracker salvation from Google, and pick over the Pixel Buds Pro and more of the Pixel 6a. 2:13 | Daniel has some words about the Pixel Buds Pro and 6a. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review/ (Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Catching up, tuning out, and rocking on) https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-buds-pro-best-colorway-selling-out/ (The Pixel Buds Pro aren't even out yet, and the best colorway is already selling out everywhere) https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-a53-vs-google-pixel-6a/ (Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. Google Pixel 6a: Which deserves your $450?)
21:36 | Will strolls by some new Play Store policy and some lagging cookie replacement policies. Also, the inevitability of big smartwatches in the next few years. https://www.androidpolice.com/play-store-lays-out-new-rules-to-curb-intrusive-full-screen-ads/ (Play Store lays out new rules to curb intrusive full screen ads) https://www.androidpolice.com/privacy-sandbox-topics-pushed-back-2024/ (Google's scheme to kill cookies needs a little more time in the oven) https://www.androidpolice.com/era-of-big-smartwatches/ (It's time for the era of big smartwatches)
45:00 | Ara takes us into overtime with some of ChromeOS's sprucing up. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-photos-chromeos-video-editor-lumafusion/ (Chromebooks are getting a new video editor from Google Photos with some pro-level features) https://www.androidpolice.com/chromeos-light-dark-theme-pdf-editing-calendar-integration/ (Chromebooks are finally getting the automatic light and dark themes you've been waiting for) https://www.androidpolice.com/google-photos-integration-chromebook-desktop-looking-fresh/ (Google Photos integration keeps your Chromebook desktop looking fresh with minimal effort)
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