HTC 10 perfection, LG G5 blemishes, encryption backdoors | Pocketnow Weekly 196

The HTC 10 is taking the Android world by storm. Can this one phone turn the tides for HTC? Our LG G5 coverage is in full swing, and everything you want to know about this phone will be answered. Lastly, another "backdoor" encryption bill is headed to congress, what might this mean for consumer tech?
We've been hard at work covering news stories and producing the next generation of phone reviews. We recently started a new series of videos delving deeper into camera performance and phone comparisons, and of course we'll be tackling your questions and comments. Make sure you're charged and ready! It's time for episode 196 of the Pocketnow Weekly!
Watch the video broadcast from 2:00pm Eastern on April 14th, or check out the high-quality audio version starting this weekend. And don't forget to shoot your listener mail to podcast [AT] pocketnow [DOT] com for a shot at getting your question read aloud on the air!
Pocketnow Weekly 196
Recording Date
April 14, 2016
Hosts
Juan Bagnell
Stephen Schenck
Producer
Jules Wang
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The Rundown
Devices
HTC 10 delivers on first impressions, scores top marks for camera, but why won't AT&T sell it?
The LG G5 has been reviewed, we completed our intense camera examination, but why won't the DAC ship to North America?
Developments
Our readers are unimpressed by Microsoft's Lumia 920/1020 trade in offer.
Can your phone number be your secure login and password?
Another "backdoor" encryption bill is heading to the Senate.
Listener Mail
Listener questions this week from Jonas, Haniko, and Bryan.