We've got Android on our mind as Android 17 takes a major step forward and Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards wrap up the month of March with an array of phones and Android related news to gear up for a busy few weeks leading up to Google I/O.

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00:05:48 - NEWS

The first step in Google's new sideloading solution kicks off as Developer Verification opens up
Apple hires an Ex-Google Exec to lead AI Marketing
Have you dreamt of that killer VR/AR App? Now you can vibe code it for Android XR
PATRON PICK: The unbelievable has happened as Swift now supports Android with the new Swift for Android SDK

00:32:07 - HARDWARE

Our first glimpse at CAD Render leaks of the Google Pixel 11 show some interesting changes to the camera island
Physical keyboards are IN as the Unihertz Titan Elite 2 skyrockets to success on Kickstarter
Lots of activity with Google TV as Wal-Mart's ONN brand readies a new Stick device and a new Set Top Box and Xiaomi launches a new stick device without 4K support

00:54:52 - APPS

The Android 17 Beta 3 has been released and its full of very cool features!
More Android Auto goodness including background audio from YouTube support!
Looking for a secure alternative to Google Workspace? Proton has you covered!

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