Hotline: Folding phones in cars, EVs in Mexico
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What is the VergeCast Hotline and who is the guest on this episode?
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Welcome to the VergeCast, the flagship podcast of Android Auto. I'm one of the producers of the show, Travis Larchuk, and today we've got a very fun hotline episode for you. The Verge's transportation editor, Andrew Hawkins, is gonna join us to answer some of your questions that we've been saving up about cars. Before we get to it, you should know that we did tape this before the iPhone Duo was announced. The first question we talk about hits on folding phones. We specifically talk about the Z Fold 8. We obviously would have brought up the duo if we had taped this after. We do not have time machine technology at the Verge yet. We are working on it. Before we get to that, here's what else is happening on The
Verge today. I'm Josh Cahas and this is 90 Seconds on the Verge for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. Meta is expected to announce new smart glasses tonight. Its MetaConnect event starts at 7 p.m. Eastern and we'll be live blogging it here at The Verge. The big question, can you forget how you feel about Meta? Mark Zuckerberg would probably like it if you did. Meta has found itself at the center of high-profile lawsuits, negative press, and public backlash against its products and technologies. And its Reality Labs division also took over $80 billion in operating losses over the last five years. Let's see if these new pervert glasses can write the ship. Meanwhile, Discord will now automatically estimate your age.
Starting today, Discord will automatically assign users to an estimated age group based on multiple account signals. such as account age and history, and connected communities, servers, and games. Back in February, Discord received criticism for its botched age verification rollout. That resulted in a data breach that exposed user info and scanned photo IDs. With this new system, the company is anticipating that 90% of its users won't be asked to confirm their age, and aims to use less intrusive options that don't require sensitive personal data. With this new system, the company is anticipating that 90% of its users won't be asked to confirm their age, and aims to use less intrusive options that don't require sensitive personal data.
And finally, if you're looking for another place to see advertisements, great news! According to a report from Bloomberg, McDonald's is launching a limited pilot program for displaying ads from other brands on its drive-thru menus while customers wait for their meals. McDonald's spokesperson told Bloomberg that this test allows the company to explore ways to share post-purchase content that customers may find helpful, relevant, or interesting. In other words, people aren't buying enough 20-piece McNuggets, so can we please sell Use some meta AI glasses on the side. You can read more at the verge.com. That's 90 seconds on the verge for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026.
So, like any good millennial, I have a love-hate relationship with Gen Z. It's the phenomenon rattling millennials. They just look at you.
They want something bigger themselves. Lifestyle is a priority. Motivation is being inspired.
But regardless of how you feel about Gen Z, it's undeniable that they're changing national politics.
Generation Z is increasingly showing less loyalty to traditional political parties, many now more likely
to identify as independent.
So what is going on with the kids?
I think the biggest misconception about Gen Z's politics right now is that all of a sudden they're all socialists.
Can a folding phone like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 replace a car’s dashboard display?
That is just not the case.
Yeah. Yeah.
They are embracing candidates who are offering new bold ideas in the absence of those ideas from establishment democrats.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the VergeCast Hotline and who is the guest on this episode?
0:00–3:40
2
Can a folding phone like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 replace a car’s dashboard display?
3:40–7:40
3
Why doesn’t the iPhone Pro Max fit Tesla’s built‑in wireless charger?
7:40–17:33
4
Are there better ways to mount a phone in a car when it’s charging?
17:33–25:31
5
Why do some listeners say they don’t care about Apple CarPlay?
25:31–30:06