- A Really Big Google... mmm-DROP!

The quiet days of Android fall come to an end as Google shows up big this week with the November Pixel Drop and brings some surprises that shock even Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao.

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00:03:32 - NEWS

* Who needs a mobile network when Google's bringing a super network. Yep, Google Fi is back!

* Google taps Henry Cavill to grab a Googlebook and his moustache to make a video game

* Looks like a subscription plan is coming to Samsung users for AI features

* PATRON PICK: Rumors are Honor has developed a 14,000 mAh battery that can last a week on a single charge!

00:34:27 - HARDWARE

* Google rolls out the Pixel Tag and Jason's got one!

* Motorola is back in the flagship game with the Signature 27 and it's a pricey phone!

* The Enough phone hits Kickstarter and hopes you'll want a tiny phone with a removable/replaceable battery. Is it enough?

* Jason also got his hands on the ASUS Googlebook!

01:03:10 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF

* The November Pixel Drop is here and it's a big one filled with Gemini features and they're not just for the Pixel 11! Even phones going back to the Pixel 6 line get some of the new features.

* Samsung is developing a "Memory" app for screenshots and one of their divisons released a music sharing app that feels like a blast from the past

01:21:31 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

* Steve in the UK has a cautionary tale of customer service from Google

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