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Welcome to episode 30 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Damien Wilde back to the show to discuss everyone's favorite topic: price hikes. With gadgets across the board getting more expensive — sometimes to the tune of mor... more

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Welcome to episode 29 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes 9to5's own Andrew Romero back to the show as the pair attempt their best impression at consulting. From Samsung's messy Galaxy S-series lineup to a crucial piece of... more

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Welcome to episode 28 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Allison Johnson, senior reviewer at The Verge, to discuss her attempts at purchasing and reviewing Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold in the run-up to its eventual demise. ... more

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 27, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Rich Woods, content director at XDA Developers, MakeUseOf, and HowToGeek, to discuss the MacBook Neo, Windows 11's public opinion problems, and whether Google's upcomi... more

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Recent Guests

Allison Johnson
Senior reviewer at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: The Short Life and Quick Death of Samsung's TriFold with Allison Johnson
Rich Woods
Content Director at XDA Developers, MakeUseOf and HowToGeek
XDA Developers, MakeUseOf, HowToGeek
Episode: A Neo Kind of PC with Rich Woods
Ryne Hager
Former Android Police colleague; PR professional in tech landscape; VP of US Operations slash Vibes
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Episode: Ecosystems and the Outrage Trap with Ryne Hager
Joe Maring
Android Authority Trending Editor
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Episode: Name! That! Phone! with Joe Maring
Damien Wilde
9to5Google's resident video producer
9to5Google
Episode: Building a Healthier Smartphone Relationship with Damien Wilde
Dominic Preston
News Editor at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: AI-Powered Haircuts and Cocktails with Dom Preston
Jason Howell
Android podcaster and host of Android Faithful
Episode: State of the Android Industry with Jason Howell
Derrek Lee
Managing editor at Android Central
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Episode: Is 2026 Actually the Year of the Foldable? with Derrek Lee
Dean Daley
Devices Editor at MobileSyrup
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Episode: A TriFold Tour with Dean Daley

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Will Sattelberg
Host of The Sideload

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Smartphone Solvers with Andrew Romero
Q: Which would you keep—the Plus or the Ultra—and why?
The host and guest discuss merging the two into a single, more coherent mid-to-high-end option, arguing that reducing redundancy could streamline consumer choice and pricing clarity.
Smartphone Solvers with Andrew Romero
Q: So building off those Pro rumors, what should the Galaxy S27 lineup look like in terms of pricing and positioning?
The idea is to position the base S27 around $900 with a Pro around $1,100 and an Ultra around $1,300, with the Plus model potentially dead to simplify the lineup and give each model a distinct identity.
A Neo Kind of PC with Rich Woods
Q: How important is app and ecosystem support for Android for desktops to beat Chrome OS?
App and ecosystem support will be the deciding factor; merely having Android apps isn't enough; you need robust creative and productivity software, which means relationships with Adobe, Valve, and similar players to deliver a true desktop experience.
A Neo Kind of PC with Rich Woods
Q: Is the Neo a good choice for college students versus an iPad or MacBook Air?
For many students, the Neo could be a solid first MacBook at a lower price, but in most cases it might be better to opt for an Air for longevity and broad software support; the decision hinges on the user's major and need for performance.
The Short Life and Quick Death of Samsung's TriFold with Allison Johnson
Q: Walk me through what happened with the TriFold buying experience.
The TriFold purchase started with a rushed attempt to borrow one from Samsung, followed by a hurried decision to buy on the open market when stock ran out, only to discover the device arrived tampered with and not the Taiwanese version advertised, leading to a dangerous and frustrating setup process that revealed it as a China variant.

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Tech-forward conversations with a focus on Android and mobile hardware, plus broader consumer tech trends. Episodes often dissect industry dynamics among major manufacturers, assess foldable innovations, and critique devices from popular ecosystems, with frequent guest experts from Android Central, 9to5Google, PC Mag, and related outlets. The show blends practical hardware analysis, market context, and occasional nostalgia or humor, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable insights on devices, platforms, and strategy for brands, creators, or product teams. A standout pattern is deep-dive discussions on foldables, AI in consumer tech, and the evolving relationship between editorial integrity and sponsorship in tech media, which ca... more

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