The Sideload 050: The phones Samsung and Google won’t make

Welcome to episode 50 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will and Daniel are joined by Nick Sutrich to discuss the ever-present split between North American and global phones, what the marketplace looks like with OnePlus gone, and why your next smartphone might actually replace your Steam Deck. Plus, some thoughts on how AI is choking out the games space. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Subscribe to 9to5Google Pro for exclusive bonus content, podcast episodes, and more. Timecodes 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:40 – The state of the market 00:11:00 – AI and gaming 00:25:53 – Camera sensors 00:42:06 – Batteries 00:51:40 – Modular camera accessories 01:00:14 – Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Nick Sutrich Daniel Bader Subscribe to Inbox, Daniel’s 9to5Google newsletter! Subscribe to Daniel’s other podcast, Old’s Cool! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums! FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.