Recorded August 3 2:00 ET Adam went to the launch of the Moto Z3 and Verizon's 5G network - hear his unfiltered hands on look at Moto's new phone. Huawei knocked out Apple as the number two smartphone seller in the world, but we have to wonder if those numbers are fudged just a bit. Samsung releasing the Galaxy Note 9 early might be just what it needs to perk up slower sales. Sony still can't sell a phone to save its soul. And finally, we take a look at how Epic Games is handling its Fortnite distribution on Android. Spoiler alert, two of the three of us think it sucks. Time codes: 1:05 - Motorola Moto Z3 hands-on: Our first glimpse at the 5G future Honorable mention (not discussed on the show) https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g6-play-review-889103 https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-e5-plus-review-890481/ 16:45 - Huawei Overtakes Apple as second biggest distributor in the world 24:14 - Samsung says Galaxy S9 under-performed, prepares for early Galaxy Note 9 release 28:31 - Sony's failing smartphone business should come as no surprise 38:10 - Fortnite will not be available on the Play Store, CEO of Epic Games confirms The Android Authority podcast is: Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRush Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Produced by Adam Doud
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