Android Faithful (Subrilliant LLC)

Android Faithful is your weekly source for Android news, hardware, apps and more. Join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards, along with a host of Android friends and experts as they keep you up to date every week on everything important to the world of Android From phones and foldables, to tablets and TVs and more. We are the Android Faithful.

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It's the inaugural episode of Android Faithful! Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman come together to kick off this next chapter in the world of Android news, hardware, apps and everything inbetween.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Android's new branding with a capital A, Android 14 Beta 4 arrives, with an Easter Egg!, Android 13 Pixel Update for July rolls out, Foldables Market Share surges, Google should bring Samsung’s Maintenance Mode to Pixel phones, Patron Pick: Google beta tests new Pixel Call Screening with AI

HARDWARE: First Look: Nothing Phone (2), Review: Pixel Fold, Quick Tease: Pixel Tablet

APPS: Threads arrives on Android, Threads was built with jetpack compose!

This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by OSOM. The OSOM privacy cable gives you much-needed control over when and how your data is shared. Get more info at http://osomprivacy.com/privacy-cable

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We're back for the second episode of Android Faithful! Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman return to discuss the world of Android news, hardware, apps and everything in between.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: New Google Play policy updates around privacy and the blockchain, The EU requires replaceable batteries in smartphones in 2027, Android 14 brings a change to work profile changing as well as warnings for sideloaded updates

HARDWARE: Review: Pixel Tablet, Honor Magic V2 is the thinnest foldable yet, OnePlus's foldable is coming in late August AND OnePlus released a mechanical keyboard!

APPS: Oh hey, PocketCasts is now available for WearOS

This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by OSOM. The OSOM privacy cable gives you much-needed control over when and how your data is shared. Get more info at http://osomprivacy.com/privacy-cable

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For our third episode, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards welcome our very first guest to the show: Max Weinbach of 9to5Google!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: ChatGPT comes to Android, Instagram head says Android is better than iOS and a preview of the NEW Google Photos app!

HARDWARE: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 preview, so many foldables, Sony Playstation handheld "Project Q" runs Android!

APPS: Samsung's One Hand Operation gestures and Stylus interface for Android 14

COMMUNITY: Your emails about battery life on a Pixel 7A, PocketCasts on WearOS and replaceable batteries in waterproof phones!

This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by OSOM. The OSOM privacy cable gives you much-needed control over when and how your data is shared. Get more info at http://osomprivacy.com/privacy-cable

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We're extremely excited to welcome a special guest to the show, Chet Haase, author of the book "Androids: The Team That Built the Android Operating System". He joins Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman as we dive into the world of Android.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: AI overhaul of Google Assistant, Smartphone sales are down, Update on Google Tracker Alerts and Find My Devices

HARDWARE: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 broken down plus Mishaal's hands on with the Samsung Fold 5

APPS: Google Play Store for large screens and Threads loses half it's users

COMMUNITY: Your emails about the Pixel Tablet as a dashboard and the demand for SD Cards!

This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by OSOM. The OSOM privacy cable gives you much-needed control over when and how your data is shared. Get more info at http://osomprivacy.com/privacy-cable

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Our longest episode yet as we welcome friend of the show, Juan Bagnell to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman as get together, as friends do, to talk Android, technology and have lots of laughs!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Google rolls out RCS by default, Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 leaks and Long-range QR Code Scanning.

HARDWARE: Mishaal has a first look at the Asus Zenfone 10 and Juan schools us on face displays with the Rokid Station and X-Real Beam.

APPS: Shortwave comes to Android (Finally!), TIP: Nearby Share can copy folders with the Google Files app.

COMMUNITY: Juan has got some feedback about the tracker network and we hear from a loyal Samsung user.

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It's Foldable mania as Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are joined by SlashGear and Forbes' own Adam Doud to talk Android 14, Foldables and much more!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: More Pixel 8 leaks as we find out about Magic Audio Eraser, Android 14 is inching closer to release

HARDWARE: Adam Doud shows off and gives some hands on feedback on the Samsung Fold 5, Flip 5 and Tab S9 Ultra, Xiaomi's Mi Mix Fold 3 is impressive

APPS: Google Photos navigation evolution continues, Under the hood of Samsungs OneUI 6 Beta and Jetpack Emoji Picker makes Huyen's day

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We could not be more excited for this week's Android Faithful as Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are joined by the O.G., long-term alumni of the show, Eileen Rivera along with Brendon Bigley of the Into the Aether video game podcast as they join us for a fantastic discussion around Android and their phone journeys.

Featured in this episode:

DISCUSSION: Brendon Bigley got a PIxel Fold, Eileen Rivera got a Samsung Flip 5 - they both have been on iPhones for years and we discuss what it was like to jump operating systems to Android, along with embracing the future of phones with their respective foldables.

NEWS: Android 14 Beta 5 gets an emergency point release, a glimpse at the Pixel 8 camera and the Patron Pick: how eSim transfers will work on Android.

HARDWARE: The OnePlus 12 leaks some insane specs. Seriously, you need to listen to this to believe it.

APPS: Beeper adds RCS/Google Messages, Google Keeps get version history and text formatting AND Threads is coming to the web!

We hope you enjoy listening or watching this episode as much as we had making it!

You can check out Brendon Bigley's podcast at https://intothecast.online/ and follow Eileen on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@faceofe

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This week on Android Faithful, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are joined by Mary Ross, Chief Privacy Officer of OSOM Products, o get some insight into Data Privacy and how it affects the world of Android along with the usual fun we have covering the past week of Android.

Featured in this episode:

DISCUSSION: Mary Ross's journey with data privacy, ranging from co-authoring the California Consumer Privacy Act legislation and it's impact on technology to her joining OSOM Products and continuing to walk the walk when it comes to data privacy in tech.

NEWS: Google and Android celebrate the latest ART impact on millions of devices, plus Google Calendar starts to play nice with Microsoft Outlook

HARDWARE: OPPO confirms the Find N3 Flip (and Huyen loves it), Qualcomm getting Snapdragon into gaming devices, and the reports of the ASUS ZenFone's death was great exxagerated.

APPS: Google Search goes all in on Stories, YouTube Music touts RSS for podcasts, but Ron isn't having it and rants instead. Samsung gets real about how much data is used by its bloatware.

Check out Mary Ross's work at OSOM Products at https://www.osomprivacy.com/

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On the latest Android Faithful episode, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards have got A LOT of Android news to cover as Google is kicking things into gear post Labor Day

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Google sets the date for the Pixel 8 launch event, in one month. We break down the latest rumors and leaks surrounding the Pixel 8 and dig into the latest Android feature drops and the Android branding update. The Bot is back!

HARDWARE: The Honor V2 Magic was launched and adds another foldable to the mix PLUS a fashion forward concept with the Honor V2 Purse! Yes, a purse. You have to see this to believe it.

APPS: OnePlus is getting a jump on rolling out Android 14 to it's phones, Instagram goes tablet mode, sorta and Google protects us from fake Signal and Telegram apps.

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10 episodes of Android Faithful! And to celebrate, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are joined by Annyce Davis, VP of Engineering at Meetup to break down all the Android news and stories for the week.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Inside Google's Anti-trust case and what it could mean for Android, Huawei emerges with some alarming sanction busting tech mysteries, Android 14 Beta 5.3 is here AND the Patron Pick: Google is killing Google Play TV & Movies on Android TV.

HARDWARE: Google unveils a sneak peek at the Pixel Watch 2, Some curious button updates on the new Google Chromecast, More Foldables from Tecno! and of course, Huyen still can't get enough of the Honor V Purse.

APPS: EU is forcing WhatsApp into multi-app support, Google Messages enabling more devices, GBoard's AI based proofreader is here, and we've got stories on Google Play, but why?!?!

COMMUNITY: Branden wants to know more about Beeper, and MattBatt wants a ringtone for unknown callers.

Thanks to Annyce Davis for joining us, go follow her at @brwngrldev

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Does it get any better than having our brother in Android join us for this week's show? Jason Howell of TWiT comes on the show and joins Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to wonder where Android 14 is and much more!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Inside the September Pixel Update, Smartphone sales are falling in North America, Nokia phone maker HMD is getting into the game and the Patron Pick: Inside the teardown of the Pixel Tablet! It's quite roomy!

HARDWARE: The Tensor 9 chip from Google is going to disappoint, Motorola is back with phones in the midrange, more Pixel Watch 2 leaks/rumors and Xiaomi is getting into WearOS with their new smartwatch

APPS: Swiftkey Beta enables AI Image generation, Google's Nest Hub Max is dropping Meet and Zoom support and Huyen is disappointed, but Mishaal is excited by the possibilities of Emoji Kitchen

COMMUNITY: Branden got Beeper! And Derek makes Huyen talk about the Honor V Purse...again!

Thanks to Jason Howell for joining us, go to https://twit.tv/tnw to check out Tech News Weekly!

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We're honored to welcome Romain Guy, Director of Engineering on Android at Google to the show as he joins Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to discuss the history of Android and what it's like to be on the inside behind the OS driving pretty much everything we talk about here on Android Faithful!

Featured in this episode:

INTERVIEW: Romain Guy, Director of Engineering on Android at Google expounds on working on Android and what some of his favorite phones/devices and moments in Android history have been.

NEWS: Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 is here and it's packed! Google taunts Apple over RCS again and the Patron Pick is all about the redesigned Weather App from Google!

HARDWARE: We've got the full Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro specs as well as details on the Pixel 8 camera offering. Tecno Phantom V Flip launches at nearly half the price of the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5!

APPS: Google expands Studio Bot to over 170 international markets, Threads adds account switching, Passkey support is coming to WhatsApp and...Google Podcasts is dead. Long live Google Podcasts.

COMMUNITY: Miguel Oliveira writes in with his POV on the Google Tablet, and Jeremy writes into Patreon annoyed by the Pixel Watch not being repairable.

Thanks to Romain Guy for joining us and providing Android for us to use every day and talk about here on the podcast!

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It's an exciting Pixel Eve as Juan Bagnell (SomeGadgetGuy) comes on to pre-game the Made by Google event with Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards. We've got our hopes and dreams and predictions as we prepare for the Google/Android event of the season!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Made by Google/Pixel 8 Event preview, Android 14 is coming as well maybe?, Some numbers about Pixel sales in North America and Japan, an exciting update for Pixel Buds and the Patron Pick digs into the Material You update for Chromebooks.

HARDWARE: Hands on with the Xiaomi 13T Pro as Mishaal and Juan both have the device and share their thoughts, OnePlus Open is spotted in the wild and the Samsung 23 Fan Edition is released.

APPS: Google Messages takes a major step backwards with the latest update as does G-Mail with the addition of emoji reactions?!?!

COMMUNITY: Jonathablade via Patreon breaks down the Google Play TV & Movies shut down

Thanks to Juan Bagnell for joining us, check him out at SomeGadgetGuy.com

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We cannot think of a better episode for Florence Ion to come on to Android Faithful for the first time than the post-Pixel Event episode! Flo joins the chat with Ron Richards, Mishaal Rahman, and Huyen Tue Dao to breakdown the latest from Google coming out of the Pixel 8 event and all the surprises, drama, Artificial Intelligence drinking game and underrated announcements that goes along with it. So much so that Huyen gets a little salty...watch out!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: SO MUCH NEWS! And SO MUCH AI! Made by Google/Pixel 8 Event recap, A little about Android vs Pixel branding, Pixel Secure Face Unlock is a gamechanger, as is the Ultra HDR in Android 14, Google's pledge for 7 years of updates, Samsung trying to get involved in the action, Assistant with Bard is a for real life thing, Google wins over Sonos and the Patron Pick is the Pixel 8 teardown video.

HARDWARE: No low-end phone from Google confirmed, but the Pixel 8A has leaked, and OnePlus releases a new tablet and it looks like the OnePlus Open foldable is real and coming soon.

APPS: Going deep on Android QPR1 Beta 2 and Samsung OneUI 6.0 officially launches

COMMUNITY: Ryuu Minastas via Patreon shares an Android Auto experience.

Thanks to Florence Ion for coming onto the show, check her writing out at Gizmodo.com

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Happy to welcome Michael Fisher, aka Mr. Mobile as our guest this week who joins Ron Richards, Mishaal Rahman, and Huyen Tue Dao as we show off the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 and talk foldables, Android 14 and more on Android Faithful!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Android 14 problems and some performance improvements, Nothing gets Android 14 and Xiaomi launches HyperOS, Mobile Carriers get a report card (Spoiler, yay T-Mobile), Patron Pick: Google retires Photo Sphere from the Camera App

HARDWARE: Hands on with the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2, plus all the updates to the Pixels on the software side. Michael shares his experience with the hinge of the upcoming One Plus Open and gives us a glimpse of the Oppo Find N3 Flip AND the Motorola Razr 2023

APPS: YouTube rolls out some updates to their app.

COMMUNITY: Scott sends in his Subaru/Android Auto setup

Thanks to Michael Fisher for joining us. Find him on Threads @captain2phones and on YouTube at youtube.com/themrmobile

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It's the core AF crew as Ron Richards, Mishaal Rahman, and Huyen Tue Dao talk foldables, messages, generative AI and all the other buzzwords of Android these days.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Some states now support IDs in Google Wallet and Huyen gave it a try, Android Safe Browsing is real and Repair Mode for Android may be coming. The Patron's Picked the news that Google may be integrating Assistant into a Glasses wearble (again)!

HARDWARE: Hands on with the OnePlus Open and Mishaal and Ron both love the phone. It may be the best option for a folding form factor foldable and definitely worth the look. Mishaal breaks down the news coming out of the Snapdragon summit and the FCC opens up the 6ghz band.

APPS: Google making apps on Foldables even better, WhatsApp supports multiple accounts and Google Messages makes multi-device access easier. Google Photos uses AI to make video highlights and now stores RAW. YouTube Music uses AI to make art for playlists.

COMMUNITY: Eddie sends in his Photospheres, Mark also used Photospheres, Sam wants to know how to car mount a foldable, Hilton is having an issue with Android 14 betas, and Derrick loves Android 14 and the battery life.

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It's a special Halloween edition of Android Faithful as Ron Richards, Mishaal Rahman, and Huyen Tue Dao get together to dodge trick or treaters and talk all things Android in the past week.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: The latest in the Google Antitrust case and how it affects Android devices, Android version distribution chart updated by Google, Android 14 bug with multiple profiles and Play Store protection updates. The AF Patron Pick: The Pixel 8 Pro display leaps over Samsung and Apple in power efficiency

HARDWARE: Xiaomi rolls out the Xiaomi 14 line with a phone, a watch and a washing machine and HyperOS. Motorola's latest prototype foldable is wrapping around wrists! The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro edition is a nostalgia trip. The OnePlus Open is full of surprises like stylus support!

APPS: Samsung Galaxy S23 Android 14 (One UI 6.0) starts it's roll out. Google's got some pretty cool, immersive updates to Maps and Google Wallet makes it easier to commute.

COMMUNITY: Peter has a warning for beta users, Wil shows off his Camaro's phone set up, and Adam in San Diego sounds the alarm about a Google Nest Doorbell bug that's pretty major.

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It's a packed episode of Android Faithful as Myriam Joire, aka Tnkgrl joins Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards for the latest in the world of Android in the past week, and this week there was a lot!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Sales numbers are DOWN for Google, Samsung and even Apple in the US, Epic Games Vs. Google gets underway in court, Apple almost released the Apple Watch for Android!?!? And the Patron Pick was all about the AI behind Google's Weather App Nowcast technology.

HARDWARE: OnePlus is bringing OpenCanvas from the OnePlus Open to the OnePlus Pad and Myriam shares her thoughts on the OnePlus Open, Qualcomm confirms an Exynos-Snapdragon split on Samsung Galaxy S24s, the Mediatek Dimensity 9300 chipset arrives and Lenovo brings us tablet based fashion.

APPS: Google Messages starts rolling out multi-device pairing, Shopping Lists move from Assistant back to Google Keep and Meta reveals Google won't bring Google Play to VR.

COMMUNITY: Jeff is looking for recommendations for mid-range phones and Brandon wants to know how many tabs we all have open?

Huge thanks to Myriam Joire for joining us this week, follow Myriam online and listen to the Mobile Tech podcast.

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The longest episode of Android Faithful yet and it's a doozy! Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are joined by Janko Roettgers of Lowpass to talk the Amazon/Android news plus a Huyen Dev rant, the Humane AI Pin and a ton more.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Janko Roettgers of Lowpass joins to discuss his scoop about Amazon developing their own OS to replace Android on their devices. Huawei is also ditching Android with HarmonyOS Next. Google Play Store makes some changes to support "High Quality" apps, but at what cost? Huyen has feelings. Google turns to the EU to help get Apple to support RCS while Nothing adds iMessage support to their phones. Black Friday deals are coming from Nothing and Google. More revelations from the Epic Games Vs. Google lawsuit. And we have a double patron pick with GBoard fixing landscape typing and Google's sweetheart deal offered to Netflix.

HARDWARE: The Humane AI pin runs Android!?!? A sneak leak peek of the OnePlus Watch 2. Samsung getting onboard the AI train with the S24. Qualcomm and Iridium call it quits over satellite phones.

APPS: Android 14 finally supports dual screen support for apps. Google Home gets AI and a new tiles screen.

COMMUNITY: Issai, Linda, Brandon and Peter weigh in on Chrome tabs and Kevin from Pittsburgh has a tale of woe for hardware support from Google.

Thanks to Janko Roettgers for joining us. Be sure to sign up for his newsletter at Lowpass.cc

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It's a special Thanksgiving edition of Android Faithful as longtime friend of the show JR Raphael of Android Intelligence joins Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to celebrate Apple adding RCS support and all the other roller coaster dramas of the last week in Android. PLUS special guest cameos at the end of the show as we share what we're thankful for.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Apple got the message! RCS is coming to iMessage, but Android users will still be green bubbles. Nothing's attempt to solve the iMessage problem blows up and both Nothing Chats and Sunbird get pulled from the Google Play Store. Mishaal breaks down Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 and the Patron Pick is about how Google Pixel phones finally install system updates much faster.

HARDWARE: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Announcement is coming on January 17, 2024 and the OnePlus 12 will be unveiled in China on December 4th. The next Google Pixel phone will support Qi2 magnetic wireless charging. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 8300 bring performance under the hood and Mishaal shares his adventures with the Android 14 Webcam feature and it's poor quality.

APPS: OnePlus, OPPO, and Realme join Samsung in integrating Microsoft's Link to Windows app. WhatsApp backups on Android will soon start counting towards your Google Account's cloud storage limit. Google Photos library organization gets upgraded with AI (of course). And a clarification from last week as Huawei will keep Android app support for international devices.

COMMUNITY: Huyen Tue Dao, Florence Ion and Jason Howell send in messages of what they're thankful for along with members of the Android Community: Robert from Alaska, CousinofJah, Bob Rissler and Rick Ankrum.

Thanks to JR Raphael for joining us. Check out TheIntelligence.com and sign up for Android Intelligence!

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With everyone out on vacation, Ron Richards is the sole host but fear not, he's joined by some of the best in biz as Juan Bagnell and Tshaka Armstrong join the show to have a lively conversation despite it being a very slow news week.

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Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Google Drive users are missing data, Android 14 Screenshot API starts rolling out and Tshaka Armstrong shares some tips for making the holidays better thanks to Android. And the Patron News Pick of the week was that Google Cast control notifications now appear in the Android media player

HARDWARE: The OnePlus 12 is coming! And we get our first offical glimpse at the new phone thanks to OnePlus. Samsung Galaxy S24 photos have leaked showing a flat screen. Wal-Mart released the Onn. Streaming Stick for less than $15!

APPS: Google Messages gets support for Ultra HDR images over RCS

COMMUNITY: Dave Carver writes in with practical developer experience coding apps for Amazon Fire TV as well as Google TV and Cory needs advice on what lower-budget phone to purchase next.

Thanks to Juan Bagnell and Tshaka Armstrong for joining the show!

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It's a HUGE show as Eric Migicovsky of Beeper and long time friend of the show Shannon Morse join as Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman return, along with Ron Richards to discuss the world rocking news of Beeper Mini and the unveiling of the OnePlus 12 and more!

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Featured in this episode:

NEWS: Eric Migicovsky of Beeper walks us through Beeper Mini and graciously answers all of our questions. This is a major step forward for unified messaging and we're honored that Eric gave us some of us time to talk about it! In addition we break down the new features in Google Messages and the latest Android feature drops. We get a non-update on Find My Device (boo Apple again!) and the Patron News Pick shares the news that it's easier to set a specific ringtone for a contact in the Google Contacts app.

HARDWARE: The OnePlus 12 is unveiled in China and happy 10 years to OnePlus! Rumors abound about the size of the front screen on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 and Nothing is rolling out apparel!

APPS: Google announces the Best Apps of 2023 in the Google Play store. Google Keep gets an AI assistant for making lists and you can soon use your Android as a webcam on with Microsoft's Phone Link.

COMMUNITY: Ryan from Garden Grove wants earbud recommendations and Yevhenii Bronnykov shares that we were the #1 podcast in his Spotify Wrapped for 2023.

Thanks to Eric Migicovsky for chatting with us - check out Beeper Mini at https://www.beeper.com/

And thanks to Shannon Morse for joining the show - check her out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/shannonmorse

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The moment you've all been waiting for, Jason Howell returns to Android Faithful and has a big announcement as he joins Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards for a JAM PACKED episode filled with Android news!

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Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• The Beeper Mini roller coaster continues
• Epic wins over Google in court - what does it all mean?
• Google introduces Gemini, their next step in AI and it's coming to the Google Pixel 8 Pro
• Details on the December Pixel drop from Google, plus what's coming in Android 14 QPR2 beta
• Be careful with your password manager
• Patron News Story Pick: Google Messages looks to be adding the ability to edit messages soon!

HARDWARE

• The ROG 8 phone is coming to CES from Asus
• OnePlus shipped a OnePlus 12 with a literal bug in it

APPS

• Details of One UI 6.1 from Samsung have leaked
• Some Android phones can send medical info to 911
• Google Podcasts is shutting down in April 2024, and you can migrate to YouTube Music
• Google adding dedicated ‘Weather’ shortcut to app grid on Pixel, FINALLY

COMMUNITY

• Charles from San Antonio wants to know when his Pixel Fold will get the beta features released?
• Rob Schertzer from moist Vancouver writes in about the death of Google Play Movies & TV
• More Chrome tab counts from Eric from Michigan and Ibo

Make sure you subscribe to Jason Howell's newsletter to find out more about his future projects at freejasonnewsletter.com

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The last official episode of the year is a biggy! Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman welcome not one but two amazing guests: Gizmodo's Florence Ion and The Verge's Sean Hollister!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• Sean was in the courtroom for the entire Epic v Google case!
• Google lost another antitrust ruling that threatens sideloading norms.
• Beeper's iMessage saga leads to US lawmaker attention.
• Patron News Story Pick: Google Messages giving RCS its background wallpaper.

HARDWARE

• Pixie could outshine Assistant on the Pixel 9.
• More photos and specs of the Asus ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro.
• OnePlus addresses quality control concerns by Xiaomi.

APPS

• Gboard is getting stylus handwriting support.
• Google Keep is getting lockscreen note capabilities.
• Google Photos cloud content will be available to the Photo picker.
• Chrome for premium tablets will default to desktop mode.
• Google Maps is moving location tracking data on-device.

COMMUNITY

• Bob from Pennsylvania talks about the real reason most Android users want messaging compatibility across platforms.
• Scott doesn't like YouTube Music's podcast strategy.
• (Another) Bob is happy that the band is back together again.

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It's the first episode of the new year and if you thought Android news was light due to the holiday break, think again!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• Google and Samsung might merge Quick Share and Nearby Share
• Beeper says it’s done dealing with Apple over iMessage for Android app issues
• Global premium smartphone market sees record sales in 2023
• Android may soon estimate phone battery life expectancy
• Patron News Story Pick: Google Maps Driving Mode on Android might disappear in 2024

HARDWARE

• Samsung hosting Galaxy S24 Unpacked event in San Jose
• More Galaxy S24 series renders leaked
• Galaxy S24 series AI and camera features leaked
• Nothing Phone (2a) specs and pricing leaks
• Carl Pei tweets teasing a “New Year, New Phone"
• OnePlus 12R specs aplenty

APPS

• Android Auto now syncs phone wallpaper to display
• Google Clock gets Pixel-inspired weather forecast redesign
• Microsoft brings Copilot AI assistant to Android

COMMUNITY

• contacts sync issues from Google Contacts to Mac
• Google's Find My Device tracker launch is still in progress
• Green bubble complaints signify the need for new friends

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It's the annual CES 2024 mega-super-duper-crazy-awesome Android extravaganza, featuring Sandeep Chivukula from Google!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• Deep dive with Sandeep Chivukula, Director of Product Management for Multi-Device Experiences at Google
• QuickShare, Fast Pair on big screens, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Tablet content hand-off, Matter on Google TVs for Home control.
• A slew of Android announcements for the car
• RCS getting dual SIM support on Google Messages
• Android 15 could support replacing the Assistant summons with apps like ChatGPT
• Patron News Story Pick: Google Password Manager gets a new shortcut

CES HARDWARE

• Mishaal goes hands-on with the ASUS ROG Phone 8
• TCL goes big with new NXTPAPER devices
• TCL goes bigger with the largest TV set in North America (with Google TV)
• Lenovo announces a ThinkBook that runs Windows when docked and Android when detached
• Samsung teases AI features with its Galaxy Book 4 news
• Hisense also shows off a very large Google TV
• Xgimi is bringing Google TV heat to its projectors

NON-CES HARDWARE

• Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 will power the next generation of XR experiences
• Oppo Find X7 has not one but two Periscope cameras

COMMUNITY

• You talk about Pocket Casts, but what about Podcast Addict?
• Why so much about sharing files? Isn't that what the cloud is for?

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Post-CES hangover is in effect with guest Adam Doud fresh from Vegas with some hot hardware in hand to show off. Plus, a bonus chat with Mishaal from the road!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• Samsung's reign as top smartphone maker comes to an end
• Google layoffs lead to the end of many Assistant features
• Widgets returning to the lockscreen? Thank you, Android 15
• That green Android guy has a name!
• Patron News Story Pick: Animated GIFs coming to Google Messages

HARDWARE

• Mishaal talks about his hands-on with the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and other CES discoveries
• Adam gives a hands-on glimpse of the OnePlus 12
• AAWireless 2 brings hardware improvements

APPS

• Bluetooth beacons save Google Maps' day in tunnels
• WowMouse turns your smartwatch'd hand into gesture-nav goodness

COMMUNITY

• One tale of eSIM glory in the UK
• Chad likes Podcast Addict too (and he's tried them all)
• You know what's better than Android Faithful? 140" of Android Faithful!

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Mishaal returns from Galaxy Unpacked 2024 with the S24 in hand, plus plenty of rumory goodness from Google and OnePlus.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• Samsung Unpacked 2024 was full of AI... by Google.
• Samsung Galaxy Ring is a smaller fitness wearable.
• Samsung looks to bring non-invasive glucose monitoring to its wearables.
• Patron News Story Pick: WhatsApp has its own nearby file sharing solution too.

HARDWARE

• Mishaal goes hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S24.
• OnePlus announces the global OnePlus 12 and the 12 R.
• OnePlus also shows off the OnePlus Buds 3.
• OnePlus Watch 3 could come at MWC and run Wear OS.
• Pixel Watch 3 might come in two size variants.
• Pixel 9 gets some crisp new renders that show striking design changes.

APPS

• Gboard for Pixel Tablet getting new voice typing toolbar and seamless voice typing mode.
• Google Messages will let you talk to Bard soon.
• Assistant with Bard might become, simply, Bard.
• Google Photos stacks will clean up your photo roll.

COMMUNITY

• How aggressive is Google's hardware plan compared to Samsung and Apple?
• One fan's AR-driven futuristic dream.
• Kia software update fixed Pixel 6 connectivity issues.

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Ron, Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal are joined by Florence Ion to discuss what Samsung is doing right, what Google is doing wrong, and what Onn has that Logitech doesn't.

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• Google Pixel devices lose Assistant microphone shortcut
• Google accidentally reveals Assistant with Bard demo video
• Google may rename Assistant with Bard to Gemini
• Flo LOVES Circle to Search
• Pixel Feature Drop for January 2024
• Samsung, Google preparing Wear OS 5 based on Android 14
• Wear OS preps for Material You, hints at grid app launcher
• Android allows eSIM transfer between phones
• Patron News Story Pick: Critical storage permission bug in Pixel phones
• Google halts January 2024 GPSU rollout due to device issues

HARDWARE

• Fossil exits smartwatches
• Galaxy S24 may detect car crashes
• Honor’s Magic V2 foldable launches in Europe and UK
• Ron looks at the Logitech K480 Keyboard paired with Pixel Tablet

APPS

• Chromecast with Google TV to receive incoming call notifications
• Google Assistant revamped on Android Auto with AI
• Upgrade to Passkeys on Pixel phones with Google Password Manager

COMMUNITY

• Chad suggests gestures for AR computing instead of virtual keyboards
• Mike shares how alcohol saved his water-damaged phone

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Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, and Jason Howell are joined by Chih-Hao Kung from ASUS to talk all about the ROG Phone 8 and the state of Android gaming phones in 2024.

NEWS

• Android 15 to bring audio sharing, more immersion, and enhanced app archiving.
• Amazon job listing spells impending doom for Android on Fire OS.
• Circle to Search comes to Pixel 8 family.
• Find My Device network still MIA.
• Patron News Story Pick: Full screen food ads on the Chromecast with Google TV.

INTERVIEW

• Chih-Hao Kung, ASUS global PR, talks all about the ROG Phone 8.

HARDWARE

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 might be less expensive.
• Also possibly a mid-range foldable by Samsung too!
• Nokia branding by HMD coming to an end.
• PIxel Fold 2 might have a Tensor 4 instead of the G3!

APPS

• Quick Share is here!
• Generative AI coming to Google Maps.
• Google says Assistant Driving Mode isn't DEAD dead.

COMMUNITY

• The end of the microphone in the search bar isn't that bad.
• The Pixel 8 Pro thermometer ALSO isn't that bad.
• Firefox Focus is highly recommended!

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Ron, Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal are unimpressed by the rollout of Gemini as an Assistant replacement, MIshaal shows a reputable leak of the Pixel Fold 2, and Android 15 is likely days away from release!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• Bard AI chatbot replaces Google Assistant, available in new Gemini app and Google Assistant headphones
• Gemini can save conversations for up to 3 years
• Android 15 to make phones easier for baseline users to use
• Pixel Fold might get a fancy trick from the OnePlus Open
• Pixel phones may get auto touch sensitivity based on the environment
• First look at Android 15's chat bubbles on Pixel Tablet
• Google tackling Android phishing problems
• Android 15 preview coming this week
• FCC may investigate Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown
• WhatsApp planning interoperability with other messaging apps
• Patron News Story Pick: YouTube Music testing Cast redesign on Android

HARDWARE

• OnePlus 12 and 12R unboxing, 12R available now
• Exclusive first look at rumored Google Pixel Fold 2
• Nothing Phone 2A launches March 5th in US with limited release
• Nothing announced Glyph developer kit
• Xiaomi Watch 2 with Wear OS for half the Pixel Watch 2 price

APPS

• Google Maps redesigning directions search, dropping fullscreen
• Google Maps Android now shows weather
• Cloud photos available in Android photo picker

COMMUNITY

• Email 1: Blake switched from Galaxy to Pixel 8 Pro, misses Samsung Routines to change settings like Bluetooth volume.
• Email 2: Dave impressed with Pixel 7's Photosphere features, providing an example of a seamless Photosphere they took.
• Email 3: Another Dave asking what the word is before "Android" in the AF theme song.

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It's a big week as Android 15 has landed and Huyen, Mishaal and Ron are excited to talk about it with our special guest, Android Developer Zarah Dominguez joining us direct from Australia!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• The first Developer Preview of Android 15 is here
• Mishaal breaks down why it wasn't hard to break down Android 15
• Android 15 could have new features to protect your sensitive notifications AND speed up web pages
• As if Android 15 wasn't enough, Google rolled out Gemini 1.5, upping the game for AI
• Fewer Android users jumped to iPhones in 2023
• Patron News Story Pick: 8 new Emoji are coming to our keyboard soon!

HARDWARE

• Pixel Fold and Pixel Watch Prototypes leaks in unlikely places
• OnePlus teases the One Plus Watch 2 to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress
• Asus Zenfone 11 will be unveiled on March 14
• Honor Magic V2 gets a Porsche makeover
• ZTE Libero Flip hits Japanese markets at a low price
• Details emerge on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
• Go watch Jason's review of the OnePlus Open!

APPS

• Google Messages could soon let you edit texts
• Google explains Android Auto AI Message Summaries
• "Talk to a Live Rep" coming to Android, not just Pixels
• Google Play Store gets AI with App Highlights and FAQs

COMMUNITY

• Email 1: Tom from Ireland and Scotland shares an app to enable Nearby Share with MacOS called Near Drop
• Email 2: Adam in San Diego shares a YouTube video that helped him figure out how to change notification sounds on his Samsung Galaxy S24

Thanks to Zarah Dominguez for joining us on the show! Check her work out at https://zarah.dev/

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Bjorn Kilburn, VP of Wear OS at Google joins Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao to talk about the new Hybrid Architecture features of Wear OS 4 and the new OnePlus Watch 2. Plus, it's a super-sized episode with all the biggest gadget news from Mobile World Congress 2024!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• 9 new Android features to help you stay productive
• Wear OS 4 interview with Bjorn Kilburn

HARDWARE

• Introducing OnePlus Watch 2: A Dual-Engine Flagship Smartwatch Powered with Wear OS by Google
• Google Pixel Fold 2 360-Degree Video And 5K Renders Reveal; No More Horizontal Camera Visor
• Xiaomi Debuts Xiaomi 14 Series Internationally with Next-Generation Leica Optics, Powered by Xiaomi HyperOS
• Xiaomi Adds an Exciting Array of Smart Living Products to its International AIoT Lineup
• Qualcomm Redefines Connected Experiences with FastConnect 7900, the First AI-optimized Wi-Fi 7 System
• Qualcomm Unveils the World’s Most Advanced 5G Modem-RF System, Harnessing Integrated AI to Enable the Next Generation of 5G
• ZTE Devices at MWC
• Honor Magic 6 Pro
• HMD - Barbie Flip phone and Modular Phones
• Motorola’s Rollable Concept phone laughs at your silly foldable

MORE NEWS

• Patron News Story Pick: Androidify strikes back: Google now lets you create a custom Android ‘Bot’
• New One UI 6.1 Update Brings Galaxy AI to More Galaxy Devices
• Simplifying our payment apps in the U.S.

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Ron, Jason, Huyen, and guest Will Sattelberg dive into Will's experience in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, plus Jason has the Nothing Phone (2a) and rooted phones lose RCS.

NEWS

• Google is blocking RCS on rooted Android devices
• Pixel feature drop: New productivity tools and advanced health features
• Google prepares to add 'Satellite SOS' feature on Pixel devices
• Google prepares 'Satellite SOS' emergency feature for Pixel devices.
• Patron News Story Pick: Google Phone is going to make talking more fun with sound reactions and effects

HARDWARE

• I miss when the world's biggest phone show wasn't all about prototypes
• MWC 2024 was weird, and I couldn’t be happier about it
• These Companies Have a Plan to Kill Apps
• Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile: AI Could Replace the Apps on Your Phone. I've Seen It With My Own Eyes
• Humane AI Pin: The most jaw-dropping demo at MWC was from a brand I wasn't expecting to see
• A Phone, A Friend
• Jason's Nothing Phone (2a) hands-on

APPS

• Microsoft is killing support for running Android apps on Windows 11
• YouTube's free picture-in-picture mode could go global really soon
• A new look for “Your apps” row

COMMUNITY

• Setting volume based on Bluetooth device
• Routines in the Clock app

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Ron, Huyen, Jason, and Mishaal have a hard time sifting through the sheer volume of big Android news this week, but have no fear: There's an exclusive piece of news that Mishaal breaks on the show complete with a shiny new breaking news bumper and the gang celebrates a little too hard.

NEWS

• @MishaalRahman: Here is what's new in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2
• Android 15 might let you send text messages via satellite
• Google finally enables display output on the Pixel 8, here's what it could mean for a DeX-like mode
• Patron News Story Pick: SpaceX says its satellite service aced tests on Android and iPhone
• Apple is working to make it easier to switch from iPhone to Android because of the EU
• @MishaalRahman: Google also announced yesterday that they will begin showing "additional choice screens" for users setting up an Android device in the EEA.
• @MishaalRahman: Google has shared details on its new external offers program, the program they created to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act.
• To comply with DMA, WhatsApp and Messenger will become interoperable via Signal protocol

HARDWARE

• Pixel 8a will be more expensive: colors, prices, memory of the new Google phone
• Google confirms Pixel 8a is coming with Android’s new battery stats
• @mishaal_rahman: Gemini Nano won't be coming to the Pixel 8 because of ""some hardware limitations"" but will be coming to more high-end devices in the near future according to Terence Zhang, a Developer Relations engineer at Google, during #TheAndroidShow.
• Samsung's Galaxy A55 and A35 are official with 6.6" OLED screens, focus on security
• No April Fools' joke: OnePlus will launch a new Nord on April 1
• Exclusive Leak: Motorola Edge 50 Pro
• Jason's Boox Palma hands on

APPS

• [Exclusive] Google says the IETF's ongoing work on the unwanted tracker detection spec doesn't impact its launch timeline for the Find My Device network
• @MishaalRahman: Google has announced that movie tickets and boarding passes will automatically be added to Google Wallet when you get a confirmation email in Gmail!"

COMMUNITY

• Timothy, Hilton, and Robert have PLENTY to say about Assistant routines
• Michael says we've seen Circle to Search before
• Chuck is having Samsung RCS issues

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Ron, Mishaal, Huyen, and Jason are so excited to share some big news for the show (a long time coming!) Plus, its that time of the year when Google blesses us all with the date for an event that always gets us giddy!

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Featured in this episode:

NEWS

• Google I/O 2024 takes place on May 14
• Android 15 will let you find your Pixel 8 even when it's off
• Here's a first look at Android 15's built-in app archiving feature
• The golden age of Nintendo emulators on Android is over
• Patron News Story Pick: Android phones with Gemini Nano could gain another handy on-device feature

HARDWARE

• Mishaal's Zenfone 11 Ultra review
• ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Photo Samples
• ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Video Samples
• Motorola’s new Moto G's
• Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 arrives
• Samsung going back to square wearables?
• Google Pixel 8a boasts 120Hz display

APPS

• YouTube Music rolling out song search
• YouTube Music trims the silence
• Spotify comes for YouTube Music with music videos in select countries
• Google Wallet may get .pkpass support!

COMMUNITY

• Linda loves pinch to zoom in Android Messages
• Richard has a problem with Google Maps for Android.
• Chris wonders what he'd miss if he switched away from Pixel

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Juan Bagnell of SomeGadgetGuy returns to the show for a spicy week of Android discussions as Jason, MIshaal and Ron preview Android 15 and get hands-on with some new hardware!

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NEWS

• Android 15 Developer Preview 2 is out and Mishaal breaks down what's new in this latest release
• The Department of Justice is suing Apple for monopolistic behavior. What does it mean for Android?
• Samsung Galaxy A55 5G gets Seamless Updates
• The Samsung OneUI 6.1 Update starts rolling out this week!
• Patron Pick: Google Contacts is making it easier to set custom ringtones for individual contacts

HARDWARE

• Ron is hands on with the Nokia T21 Table from HMD
• Jason reviews the OnePlus Watch 2 - Go watch his full review on YouTube!
• Details on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, featuring (surprise, surprise), AI!

APPS

• The Epic Games Store is coming to Android!
• Google Wallet requiring device unlock for payments
• Google Photos library can now appear in OnePlus and Xiaomi's gallery apps

COMMUNITY

• Alpan23 on Patreon wonders if Android/Google Play is really as insecure as Apple makes it out to be?
• Daniel C. shares why he's Team Pixel all the way
• David, akak Panzer_Z has another tip for locking your screen on Google Maps

Thanks to Juan Bagnell for joining us, check out all his great work over at SomeGadgetGuy.com

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JR Raphael of The Intelligence returns to the show to join Jason, MIshaal and Ron to discuss the latest in Google and Android updates plus some hands-on Gamer gear and some rumors of the Pixel 9 line.

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NEWS

• Google has a bunch of updates to Shopping, Maps and Circle to Search
• Latest in the upcoming Android 15 is protection from stingray devices
• Google may be bringing Gemini to phones but it's going to be a RAM hog
• RCS is coming to iPhones this Fall, according to Google
• Patron Pick: Android 15 could revamp the volume panel and make it collapsible and plus, Android 15 prepares revamped status bar and Mishaal isn't having it!

HARDWARE

• Pixel 9 rumors and leaks are heating up and it looks like there might be three phones in the line
• The Vivo X Fold3 is the lightest book-style foldable yet - it's so thin!
• Mishaal is hands on with the GameSir X2s Type C mobile gaming controller
• If you like photography then you'll want to check out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra photography kit

APPS

• Google Podcasts is going away, make sure you find a new podcast app!
• Gemini now automatically starts Google Maps navigation
• Got too many Chrome tabs? They've got a fix for that

COMMUNITY

• Dan M. is having a hard time with audio on the OnePlus Watch 2
• Jon and Eric write in with Maps while on the phone solutions
• Mike S. has a tip for battery drain on the Pixel 7A

Thanks to JR Raphael of The Intelligence for joining us, check out all his great work over at The Intelligence - https://theintelligence.com/

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Welcome Ben Schoon of 9to5Google to the show as we've got a lot going on with Android 15 developments and Google's rollout of the Find My Device network, finally!

NEWS

• We got some amazing photos of the solar eclipse yesterday!
• Mishaal's got the latest rundown of what's coming to Android 15
• Google is finally rolling out the Find My Device Network - whoo hoo!
• The Patron Pick is a hoot with a new device that lets you run Samsung Dex on your car screen!!

HARDWARE

• The rumored Motorola Edge 50 has been announced!
• The Samsung Galaxy S25 will stick Exynos and Snapdragon

APPS

• Beeper was acquired by Automattic!!
• In more messaging news, Sunbird is coming back, rising like a phoenix
• OnePlus is rolling out AI Eraser and some rumors about Google's Magic Eraser

COMMUNITY

• Owen from Ottawa, Canada checks in on Chrome tabs
• Chaim from Crown Heights in Brooklyn) wants to know if Android's Earthquake Detection actually works?
• Jakob shows off how he watches Android Faithful

Thanks to Ben Schoon for joining us - check out all his great work at 9to5Google!

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The gang is back together as Ron returns to join Huyen, Jason and Mishaal and just in time too since the Android 15 beta dropped and Mishaal's got the breakdown. That plus...a phone made of wood?!?

NEWS

• Android 15 Beta has arrived!
• Samsung overcomes Apple in market share according to IDC
• Google Gemini and OnePlus are working together in a confusing fashion
• Samsung brings Galaxy AI to more Galaxy devices
• The Patron Pick shows that Google listens as Google Messages brings back the single-line text field after getting complaints

HARDWARE

• Pixel 9 line developments as a new modem brings emergency satellite connections and perhaps the Pixel Fold gets renamed?
• Leaked looks at the Sony Xperia 1 VI
• Motorola rolls out the Edge 50 series, featuring a wood backing plate (again!)

APPS

• All Google Photos users are getting AI editing tools
• Sadly, Google One VPN is dying

COMMUNITY

• Stephen from Ontario has solved the taking calls while driving with Maps problem
• Mike from Ohio has discovered a huge drawback to the Google Pixel Watch 2
• John from Cincinnati, also in Ohio, shares some tech observations while traveling abroad

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We're into the quiet period before Google I/O, but that doesn't stop Google from doing a massive re-org that affects Android dramatically. Huyen, Jason, Mishaal and Ron break it all down and get a little emotional about saying goodbye to Hiroshi Lockheimer.

NEWS

• Google shares the future as they build it with AI and reorganize their divisons
• Mishaal shares even more Android 15 previews
• Meta rolls out the Horizon OS, based on Android, for more third party partners
• The Patron Pick highlights the new AI tool in YouTube is pretty helpful!

HARDWARE

• Hands on with the Nothing Ear (a) in bright yellow
• Improved performance looms for the OnePlus Pad 2
• Introducing the Pura 70 line from Huawei
• Global manufacturer Tecno goes in on camera functionality with the Camon 30 Premiere

APPS

• TikTok Notes is the upstart rival to Instagram
• Google Messages is rolling out Selfie GIF functionality and even more features coming for Google Photos
• EV drivers get some cool functionality in Google Maps

COMMUNITY

• Timothy writes in to defend the Google One VPN
• Mike from Ohio was able to change the ringtone on his Pixel Watch 2!
• Andrew from Ontario celebrates the new Google Home Controls screensaver

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This edition of Android Faithful sure did erupt into something spectacular as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman dig deep into the Rabbit R1 and it's tenuous Android connection along with tracking the latest rumors, leaks and news about Samsung, Google and more!

NEWS

• Mark your calendars, the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is coming in July!
• It's Android 15 time with Mishaal as we go even deeper into the new OS
• Wear OS is gaining on the Apple Watch
• The Patron Pick celebrates Google Play enabling downloading two apps at once, finally!

HARDWARE

• Some curious Pixel Tablet release rumors
• Details of the Google Pixel 8A are leaking left and right including the cost
• And Google has a refresh of the Chromecast with Google TV getting teed up

APPS

• Google explains why YouTube Music should be the destination for podcasts and we have opinions!
• Want Android 15's volume panel now? Here you go!
• Mishaal unravels the Rabbit R1's connection to Android with BREAKING NEWS of Rabbit's response

BONUS HARDWARE

• Unboxing the Nothing Ear 3

COMMUNITY

• James from SoCal write in about Google Messages compressing images and video even over RCS
• Mike in Dubai has thoughts about Google One and the end of the Google One VPN
• Stealth Dave provides some recommendations for multi-device travel chargers

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As if Google I/O excitement wasn't enough, we shared some big news on the podcast this week! Listen as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman reveal the brand new Android Faithful website featuring newsletters, articles, reviews and more! Check it out at AndroidFaithful.com and then listen as we discuss all the major Android news of the week!

NEWS

• Google I/O is next week and we share what we're excited to see along with programming updates about our coverage
• One UI 6.1 with AI rolls out to to the Samsung S21 series and older foldables
• MediaTek is getting in on the premium Android action in the US this year
• Multitasking on Android 14 is finally better on tablets
• The Patron Pick speculated whether or not HTC might launch a phone with a faster Snapdragon chip soon?

HARDWARE

• Ahead of I/O, Google rolls out the Pixel 8A
• Also, the Pixel Tablet shed the dock and sells for $399
• Hands-On with the Rabbit R1 and continued debunking of it's relationship with Android
• Get ready for style with the Porsche Design Honor Magic6 RSR with clean lines and design
• Walmart levels up your living room with the Onn 4K Pro streaming set top box with Google TV

APPS

• Exciting news for new phone set ups as Google's working on a way to speed-up data transfers
• Google Photos adds a new feature to enhance videos with a button
• There's a new android app for Comic Books called Omnibus

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Google I/O 2024 kicked off with lots of news and updates about how Google is integrating artificial intelligence even deeper into Android with Gemini. We're incredibly thrilled to get the opportunity to sit down with Sameer Samat (President, Android Ecosystem) and Dave Burke (VP Engineering, Android) for an in-depth chat breaking down some of the more interesting aspects of Gemini and Android, as well as getting a special perspective on what Android 15 brings to users.

Topics discussed during the interview:

• A look at the journey of Gemini and Android over the past year
• How Gemini and AI fit into the overall Android product strategy
• Balancing the 7 years of updates commitment and the speed of AI growth
• Details on Scam Detection with Gemini and Android
• How developers can harness Gemini and convince their managers to invest in AI
• The requirements for the latest Android Studio for developers
• Insight into the power management improvements within WearOS 5
• How the theft detection in Android 15 works
• Sameer and Dave's favorite features of Android 15
• Confirmation of the Android 15 dessert name!

We hope you enjoyed this special Google I/O edition of Android Faithful. We'll be back next week with our regular/usual episode where we'll dive even deeper into all the Google I/O news and announcements.

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Google I/O is behind us, but in our first episode back since the event we invited David Imel (MKBHD) to break down what it all means for Android. From Gemini to Gemini Nano to Gemini Flash to Gemini Advanced, there's alot of AI ground to cover with Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.

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NEWS

• There was a ton of information delivered by Google at Google I/O about Android including the second beta of Android 15
• The Patron Pick is about the confirmation from Google that its new XR product with Samsung will get it's own "moment" soon

HARDWARE

• It's Sony's time to shine with the Sony Xperia 1 VI
• And Sony's got a midranger with Sony Xperia 10 VI
• We've got a leaky peeky at the Motorola Razr 50 5G and Razr 50 Ultra 5G designs

APPS

• Coming out of Google I/O, there's a bunch of new features coming to the Android Ecosystem
• Project Gameface from Google is promising for accessibility

COMMUNITY

• Chaim from Brooklyn calls out Google's use of the word "Flash"
• Marchello from Atlanta, GA is looking for a place to buy phones not available in the U.S.
• Howard Harris noticed a setting turned off in Google Maps

Thanks to David Imel for joining us. Check out his YouTube channel and watch his video about the Sparkle emoji and it's relation to AI

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Big news coming from Google this week as they rolled out the next wave of Gemini AI integration, this time in Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops. We sat down with Google's VP of ChromeOS, John Maletis to discuss the news and what it means for Android. The gang is reunited as Huyen Tue Dao returns and joins Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards for Chromebooks and all the other Android news of the week.

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NEWS

• Huyen fills us in on the KotlinConf 2024 and how it compared to Google I/O and JetBrains approach to AI and developers
• GoogleTV is seeing some updates soon including Find My Remote and Picture in Picture
• Honor gets in on the AI integrated smartphone trend with the 200 series. They're very pretty!
• PATRON PICK: After voting on Patreon, the Android Faithful supporters chose the news that iFixit had some choice negative words for Samsung
• Google, along with Asus, Acer and HP, rolls out new Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops with Gemini AI integration and 1 year of Gemini Advanced for free!

HARDWARE

• Hands on review of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514

APPS

• Even Adobe is getting in on the AI game with Acrobat and other apps like Grammarly leveraging Gemini Nano
• Want a new Google Home app ‘Favorites’ widget? Your welcome.

COMMUNITY

• Rohan (and many, many others) wrote in with the solve to accessing your Notifications History on Android.

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It's a packed episode as Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards discuss the latest in Android ranging from Google's feature drop to Samsung getting more AI and lawsuits to hands-on with the latest hardware in the space. Plus, a whole lotta alliteration.

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Running Time: 01:22:15

NEWS

• 0:02:27 - Google rolls out a pretty packed feature drop across all Android devices and apps
• 0:11:00 - In Samsung land, they're prepping AI for the Galaxy Watches and a pre-emptive lawsuit against Oura ahead of the Samsung ring's release later this summer
• 0:20:57 - Some surprising sales numbers for foldables including Huawei, Motorola and Honor on the rise
• 0:26:17 - The patron news pick covers the upcoming features to Live Translations

HARDWARE

• 0:31:25 - Mishaal gives a hands-on look at the Chipolo and Pebblebee Tracker devices
• 0:42:57 - Jason reviews the Google Pixel 8A
• 0:53:05 - Google announces the Fitbit Ace LTE, a wearable for kids

APPS

• 0:58:19 - Google rolls out the massive changes to the GPay app in the US
• 1:01:30 - Mishaal recaps some updates including Android 15 Beta 2 restoring Cast volume controls for speaker groups and Quick Reply feature in Gmail for Android
• 1:07:08 - Apple may be developing an AppleTV+ app for Android

COMMUNITY

• 1:09:35 - Mr. B, a teacher, is looking for a new tablet recommendation
• 1:12:30 - Chris from Virginia has a tale of woe about Samsung and repairs

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We welcome Shannon Morse back to the show as Jason Howell heads off on vacation, leaving Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to sort through all this Artificial Intelligence across the entire industry - it's uncanny!

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Running Time: 01:13:52

NEWS

• 0:03:40 - Apple made some announcements at WWDC, including the RCS news we've been waiting for, and we discuss from the Android POV
• 0:15:39 - The AI Invasion continues as Nothing and Oppo announce their AI intentions
• 0:26:43 - Mishaal breaks down the June Pixel Feature Drop and touches on the latest Android 15 QPR Beta and texting 911 via RCS in Google Messages
• 0:35:54 - The patron news pick highlights the new AI Chat features in Duck Duck Go

HARDWARE

• 0:42:25 - More Find My Device thoughts as Mishaal gives impressions after taking it out into the world.
• 0:48:07 - A month until Samsung Galaxy Unpacked and it looks like it's all been leaked already
• 0:53:35 - Speaking of leaks, a potential look at the Pixel Watch 3 has leaked as well
• 0:56:06 - Nothing CMF Phone 1 is coming it looks very cool
• 0:58:59 - And for minimalists, the Light Phone 3 was announced today, with more functionality than ever before

APPS

• 01:01:30 - Samsung's Multi Control system is pretty cool and Mishaal saw it in action
• 01:04:49 - Soon you'll be able to access your Android device's file system in Windows 11

COMMUNITY

• 1:06:53 - Eric writes in with some advice for getting added insurance coverage of your phone

Thanks to Shannon Morse for coming on the show. Be sure to check out her YouTube Channel at youtube.com/shannonmorse

Get all your Android Faithful news and premium content at AndroidFaithful.com

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It's a hot summer Android night and we welcome Juan Bagnell to discuss the latest in Android with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.

Running Time: 01:21:24

NEWS

• We were shocked by the news that Android VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, announced he was moving on
• Android 15 Beta 3 is out and Mishaal has the breakdown
• We get out first glimpse of RCS Messaging working in iOS
• The patron news pick wants to re-live the glory days of HTC phones in anticipation of the the HTC U24 Pro

HARDWARE

• Samsung reveals the details of the Galaxy Watch FE, and we get some leaky looks at the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Samsung Ring Charging case
• Sticking with watches, we get a leaky look at the Google Pixel Watch 3XL
• Honor rolls out the Honor 200 line and the Magic V Flip, with bonus Jimmy Choo
• Over in AR Computing, the XReal Beam Pro looks to be very interesting and the Spacetop G1 looks ridiculous (in the best way possible)

APPS

• Surprising news out of ChromeOS as it starts to inch closer to Android
• YouTube adds Google Lens Search support and Chrome for Android will now read articles to you

Thanks to Juan Bagnell for joining us. Stay up to date with all of his content over at SomeGadgetGuy.com

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We did it Android fam! 50 episodes of Android Faithful and to celebrate, Florence Ion returns to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards discuss the upcoming events and latest in the world of Android.

Running Time: 01:17:35

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NEWS

• 00:04:23 - Google announced the next Made By Google Event and we got a date for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
• 00:13:47 - Gemini and Google Assistant STILL can't handle reminders
• 00:16:50 - Flo weighs in on Android 15 and we get some more upcoming features
• 00:25:45 - RIP VPN by Google One
• 00:29:45 - The patrons picked the news of OnePlus' battery improvements

HARDWARE

• 00:40:47 - The new Motoroloa Razr and Razr+ are here. So is the MotoTag!
• 00:52:27 - Flo was hands on with the new Lenovo Tab Plus
• 00:56:37 - Some tablet leaks with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and the OnePlus Pad 2

APPS

• 01:01:20 - The Blackmagic Camera app is out and it's free but it's only on Pixels and Samsung Galaxys
• 01:06:12 - There's a constant stream of updates from YouTube coming out

COMMUNITY

• 01:09:41 - Kevin has a simple phone approach solution

Thanks to Florence Ion for joining us! Read her work at Gizmodo and listen to Material!

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It's Hot Android Summer and first up is Samsung so join Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards!

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NEWS

• 00:03:30 - Google AI is coming to the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 sure looks Pink!
• 00:12:37 - Major warning for Pixel 6 owners! Don't factory reset and follow this guide from Google
• 00:20:20 - WhatsApp launched a clever ad campaign and Ron saw it in NYC!
• 00:24:11 - Mishaal visited Qualcomm HQ and saw some amazing AI application demos
• 00:35:02 - The patrons picked the news of the rejected Pixel Fold design

HARDWARE

• 00:39:13 - OnePlus launched the new Pad Pro and a new Smart Watch in China
• 00:42:0 - Samsung leaks of renders and details of phone cases, the Galaxy Watch and Earbuds and of course, the Ring!
• 00:56:37 - And more details on Samsung Health apps!

APPS

• 01:02:56 - 5 new features in Chrome
• 01:08:20 - Google Lens becomes Circle to Search
• 01:12:29 - Huyen rants about Inconsistent Google App drawers

COMMUNITY

• 01:20:32 - Ryuu Minastas ponders the expansion of the Tensor chip
• 01:22:13 - Stealth Dave doesn't need a new phone!

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One full year of Android Faithful is in the books and we're so elated to welcome Jason Howell back to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards get hyped for what's new in Android and look back at the past year.

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NEWS

• 00:05:28 - Looks like there's an Apple-like approach to cyber attack protections coming from Google
• 00:11:39 - There was a major security breach from Authy and Xiaomi is testing a "Disable Ads" toggle option
• 00:17:36 - Microsoft makes employees in China use iPhones for security reasons
• 00:21:13 - PATRON PICK: Mishaal details an unexpected use of Fuschia on Android devices

HARDWARE

• 00:29:06 - Nothing released the CMF Phone 1 and we're all in love with it!
• 00:42:05 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is tomorrow and pretty much everything has now leaked
• 00:51:00 - Pixel news as the Pixel 9 is rumored to get an ultrasonic fingerprint reader and the Pixel Watch 3 gets reviewed by the FCC with revealing results
• 00:54:19 - OnePlus's big announcement event is July 16 and we're expecting the One Plus Watch 2R, OnePlus Pad 2, the Nord 4 and Nord Buds 3 Pro
• 00:56:32 - Huawei is developing a tri-fold phone that looks like a taco holder and we're here for it.

LOOKING BACK ON ANDROID

• 01:01:07 - Overrated: Passkeys, Magic Photo Tools and RCS
• 01:11:56 - Underrated: RCS on iPhones, Widgets, Google Vs. Epic fallout and Android TV

Thank YOU the listener/viewer of Android Faithful for a wonderful first year of the podcast. We'll be back next week for more Android news, hardware, apps and more and we can't wait to bring you another year of podcasts! Thanks for your support!

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We're bursting at the seams with this hardware-focused episode as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Ron Richards breakdown the latest from Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing and parse the Pixel 9 leaks PLUS a brand new Apps segment and Ron has a BIG announcement! It doesn't get bigger than this!

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NEWS

• 00:05:15 - Google took a moment to look back on and celebrate Android ten years ago in 2014, which was huge.
• 00:17:03 - PATRON PICK: Reacting to the fallout of Google's Find My Device network

HARDWARE

• 00:28:10 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked was last week and break it all down
• 00:57:07 - OnePlus's big announcement event was today and we literally got the One Plus Watch 2R, plus news of the OnePlus Pad 2, and the Nord Buds 3 Pro
• 01:05:11 - Hands on with the Nothing CMF Watch 2 and Buds Pro 2
• 01:14:33 - It's thin foldable time as the HONOR Magic V3 looks to be the thinnest of the bunch
• 01:17:36 - Xiaomi has something to say about thin foldables also
• 01:20:39 - And there have been massive leaks about the Google Pixel 9 lineup ahead of the event in August

APPS

• 01:24:24 - NEW SEGMENT: Widget of the Week! Huyen shows off the Nothing X app widget

COMMUNITY

• 01:30:39 - Andy from Melbourne wants to know where are the Qi2 phones?

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We've got exciting news about Google Play and an exclusive interview with Sam Bright, VP & GM of Google Play recorded from Google HQ in New York City. Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman sat down with Sam Bright to hear all the latest coming to Google Play. In addition, Ron Richards joined the guys to hit on the big news of the week so we don't miss a thing!

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HARDWARE & NEWS

• 00:52:21 - Mishaal went to China and got to get hands-on with the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 and the Xiaomi MIX Flip! Check out these photos of the MIX Fold 4 to see how thin it is!
• 00:19:36 - Since it's all been leaked, Google released official teases for the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Fold Pro ahead of the Made by Google event in August.
• 00:24:55 - Android 15 gets closer to final release as Android 15 Beta 4, the final update, was released
• 00:30:07 - As if we didn't have enough events, Nothing joins the party on July 31 to unveil the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 

APPS

• 00:32:26 - In-app release news, Notion Calendar was released for Android and it's pretty good!
• 00:34:27 - On the AI side, Claude by Anthropic for Android was released and it's pretty impressive!
• 00:36:21 - Oh hey, the Olympics start this week in Paris and we've got some tips on how to watch and engage with the games on your Android device

INTERVIEW

• 00:39:56 - After unveiling new features and updates to Google Play, Jason and Mishaal sit down with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play, for an in-depth discussion of the updates and we get a behind-the-scenes update and exclusive scoop as to how it all happened.

Thank you to Sam Bright for being generous with his time and sitting down with us, as well as all the awesome people at Google for welcoming us to the Google NYC office to learn about Google Play and record on location. Make sure you check out the latest at Google Play on your Android device!

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The gang is back together as Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are reunited after a month of travels to talk the latest in Android with lots of hardware!

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NEWS

• 00:03:52 - With Android 15 nearby, let's look at the distribution numbers for Android
• 00:10:38 - In London, Samsung's latest campaign takes the "Fold" concept literally
• 00:12:48 - Speaking of Samsung, the first look at One UI 7 is out and it's a head-scratcher
• 00:23:02 - The Patrons were all about that Picture in Picture on YouTube

HARDWARE

• 00:32:10 - Mishaal has the OnePlus Pad 2 and shares his impressions of the tablet
• 00:42:24 - Ron has the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and gives a look at the low priced phone
• 00:48:53 - The Pixel 9 details keep on leaking all over the place ahead of the MBG event in August
• 01:00:00 - The Pixel Watch 3 details leaked. So did a new Google TV streaming device

APPS

• 01:08:03 - A peek inside the Google app shows contacts, apps and settings in search
• 01:08:56 - Another peek reveals Gemini getting extensions for Google Home, Phone, Keep and more
• 01:09:59 - Windows Insiders get the ability access their Android devices in File Explorer

COMMUNITY

• 01:14:45 - Jonathan from Vermont recommends the Onn 4k Pro for a streaming device
• 01:17:11 - Darren from Tasmania, Australia asks what he loses by using the Samsung Ultra watch with a Pixel phone?

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We're navigating anti-trust lawsuits, Pixel 9 leaks and so, so much hardware (again!).

**NOTE: Streamyard glitched at times throughout the recording of this podcast and there is no fix to the damage in this episode. We apologize for the audio cutouts.**

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NEWS

• 00:03:09 - What does the ruling against Google mean for Android?
• 00:10:09 - Edge to edge apps have a loophole in Android 15.
• 00:18:50 - Tablet sales are on the rise!
• 00:21:42 - Patrons picked the news that Samsung execs are displeased with their devices copying Apple

HARDWARE

• 00:28:13 - The Google TV Streamer was announced and there's new Nest Thermostats
• 00:44:11 - Now the leaks are out about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with details about price and shipping dates
• 00:48:20 - There's more Pixel Watch 3 details leaked
• 00:50:41 - The Moto Tags are on sale now!
• 00:51:52 - Jason spent time with the Nothing Phone (2A)
• 00:56:00 - Mishaal has the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
• 01:03:43 - Jason reviewed the Nothing CMF Watch Pro 2

APPS

• 01:06:32 - Google rolled out safety updates to Search and Maps/Waze
• 01:11:15 - School Time from Google is coming to phones and tablets
• 01:13:45 - Better controls to your device's audio thanks to Wavelet
• 01:15:52 - Check this cool feature when using Google Lens!

COMMUNITY

• 01:18:02 - Dave from Virginia Beach shares his list of old devices running old versions of Android!
• 01:20:19 - George from NYC strongly recommends the ONN TV Device
• 01:22:29 - Wil in Tigard Oregon has a warning for Samsung Watch 7 users

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It's a big week in Android-land as the AF team and the rest of the tech industry descended on Mountain View, California to go to Google's headquarters for the keynote presentation and launch of the new Pixel phones, watches and earbuds, all wrapped up in a big Artificial Intelligence bow called Gemini. We truly are in the Gemini Era with this lineup of hardware designed to maximize the user benefit of the language models and tools developed by Google.

We took a little different approach this week as Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards got together pre-event to breakdown the devices and their details and then the guys were joined by Huyen Tue Dao at the event and we gathered to share our impressions of the event and the announcements. We hope you enjoy our coverage!

All details and specs for the Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Fold, Watch 3 and Buds Pro 2 are available at AndroidFaithful.com

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• 00:00:00 - We breakdown the Pixel hardware and Gemini software announcements at Made By Google
• 00:35:26 - Post-event we share our analysis and impressions from hands-on time with the devices and applications.

We'll be back to our regularly scheduled show next week. Thanks to Google for having us at their event and all the hospitality they provided.

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Jason, Mishaal, and guest Shannon Morse discuss the potential breakup of Google's Android division, #TeamPixel controversy, the new OnePlus Buds Pro 3, as well as the promised Pank interview!

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NEWS

0:17:33 US Considers a Rare Antitrust Move

0:28:01 Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel

0:42:09 4 new AI-powered Pixel and Android accessibility updates

0:45:41 Geekbench AI 1.0

0:51:03 Samsung Expands Circle to Search to Galaxy A Series

0:51:30 California IDs coming soon in Google Wallet

0:51:55 Android's theft detection lock feature is starting to roll out

0:53:17 Patron Pick: Nearly All Google Pixel Phones Exposed by Unpatched Flaw in Hidden Android App

HARDWARE

1:02:31 @Honorglobal: Don't just imagine the future. Be there when it unfolds.

1:06:06 OnePlus Buds Pro 3 launch with redesigned case

1:08:50 Brian Cutter, Google's CMF designer - Interview

APPS

1:13:47 New video calling features coming to Google Meet

1:16:00 This new feature is basically AirDrop but for Windows PCs and Android

1:19:20 Quick Hits:

• Gemini can finally start Google Assistant Routines
• Gemini glows with new floating overlay panel, starts rolling out
• Circle to Search is rolling out a new Song Search feature for some users
• Basic editing of Ultra HDR photos in Google Photos no longer strips Ultra HDR
• Offline Google Maps rolling out to Wear OS
• Help me write in Gmail now lets you polish email drafts

COMMUNITY

1:24:52 What am I missing with Google One AI?

1:31:10 Why Google TV Streamer is disappointing.

1:33:50 Are old cars to blame?

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We just can't quit you Pixel 9, can we? Even with guest Adam Doud on the show, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are at it again.

We'll be at Droidcon NYC this September!

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NEWS

• 0:17:26 - The dawn of AI Photos and the ethics of images that aren't real
• 0:29:54 - We know when Android 15 will roll out and it's been a rollercoaster!
• 0:36:21 - Android 15 QPR 1 has goodies like Lockscreen Widgets and more
• 0:43:56 - Patrons picked the news that phone call recording is coming...only to the Pixel 9

HARDWARE

• 0:49:48 - The Google Pixel 9 reviewed!
• 1:07:59 - A ton of features available on the Pixel phones
• 1:13:56 - The Pixel 9 Pro uses 3 GB for AI
• 1:16:56 - The Snapdragon 7S Gen 3 brings, you guessed it, AI
• 1:19:04 - Foldable alert! Tecno’s Phantom V Fold 2 and Flip 2 leak with great pricing
• 1:22:55 - For my tablet fam, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Ultra details are here

APPS

• 1:24:55 - Niagra Launcher brings Android 15 features
• 1:26:27 - Arc Browser is coming to Android!
• 1:28:49 - Sharing clips from YouTube finally got easier
• 1:30:56 - Google Tasks redesign brings productivity upgrades

COMMUNITY

• 1:32:38 - Paul has a tale of frustration from Google sales support
• 1:36:02 - Larry from Michigan is Google Fi curious
• 1:42:54 - Mike from Georgia has an old Android version alert

Thanks to Adam Doud for joining us - check him out at Benefit of the Doud, Slashgear, Forbes, CNN Underscored, and more!

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It's a classic episode all about Android as we welcome back Florence Ion to take a trip to hardware leak city with Jason Howell and Ron Richards!

Hey! We'll be at Droidcon NYC this September!

Also hey! You can get Android Faithful merch for up to 40% off at Threadless!

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NEWS

• 0:05:47 - Big day for Android with the release of Android 15 and the September feature drop
• 0:20:53 - The date has been set for the Samsung Developer Conference!
• 0:24:03 - Patrons picked hearing about how Google Messages will handle media with RCS

HARDWARE

• 0:29:27 - The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is here and the colors are fantastic
• 0:33:47 - We enter LEAK CITY with the Oppo Find X8 with a similar looking feature to the iPhone 16
• 0:37:13 - The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition gets new dimensions
• 0:39:51 - Exciting news of Huawei's TRI-FOLD Foldable coming September 10
• 0:42:53 - Xiaomi checks in with a leak of a button-less phone
• 0:47:00 - As we leave Leak City we get news of the Pixel 9A's modem

APPS

• 0:53:01 - Gemini brings new features to your inbox
• 0:55:24 - After demos, Circle to Search gets new features
• 0:59:15 - Google adds live translation for Translate to foldables

COMMUNITY

• 1:01:20 - VinkyPoo from the Netherlands has a tip for fingerprint scanning
• 1:02:48 - Dustin shares Fi pricing
• 1:05:00 - Damon is back on Android!
• 1:08:12 - Baldwin asks to revisit the chain link fence

Thanks to Florence Ion for joining! Read her at Gizmodo and listen to Material!

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Huyen got the Pixel Watch 3 on her wrist, Mishaal caught a glimpse of an Android 16 feature, and Jason became a believer in the tri-fold format.

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NEWS

• 0:19:43 - Google is preparing a major overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings in Android 16
• 0:26:24 - Here's how Android 15 blocks thieves from bypassing factory reset protection
• 0:30:36 - Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Expands Latest Galaxy AI Features to Even More Users Around the World
• 0:33:25 - Google limits on Android Auto access may breach EU rules, court adviser says
• 0:35:20 - Everything is not OSOM
• 0:41:29 - Patron pick: Android 15 is already prepared for Bluetooth 6.0's best new feature

HARDWARE

• 0:50:51 - HUAWEI Mate XT Hands-on & Quick Review
• 0:59:01 - HONOR Unfolds a Future with Possibilities with the record-breaking HONOR Magic V3 at IFA 2024
• 1:05:10 - Best of IFA 2024: HMD Fusion
• 1:09:41 - Qualcomm says it’s working on mixed reality smart glasses with Samsung and Google
• 1:11:52 - TCL's newest phone takes its NXTPAPER display to a whole new level
• 1:16:10 - Exclusive: First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

APPS

• 1:18:38 - Improved search in Google Photos
• 1:25:15 - Google's Android Search widget is getting supercharged
• 1:27:52 - 3 Chrome updates to help you stay on top of your tabs
• 1:30:37 - Meta will let third-party apps place calls to WhatsApp and Messenger users

COMMUNITY

• 1:34:01 - Jelly Bean 4.2.2 in Sam's car!
• 1:35:38 - Could RCS be bad for security?

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It's a jam-packed episode this week ranging from more Android 15 to a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 to the much-maligned return of Flappy Bird. Yes, Flappy Bird. Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman (for a little bit) go on this Android journey with you, our faithful audience.

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NEWS

• 00:03:55 - Mishaal has the details on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 with many new features
• 00:16:00 - A new dawn rises as RCS rolls out to iOS devices with iOS 18's release
• 00:21:41 - More digital IDs and state IDs are coming to Google Wallet along with an official digital credentials API
• 00:24:19 - Sideloaded apps get the smackdown (sorta) in Android 15
• 00:28:14 - Pixels be damned! Circle to Search looks to no longer be exclusive!
• 00:29:40 - The Patron News pick was all about those notification icons in Android 15. Bright colors!

HARDWARE

• 0:37:42 - Here it is, the Samsung Galaxy S25 in all its flat sided glory!
• 0:42:19 - And the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ & S10 Ultra will arrive in a couple of weeks!
• 0:45:49 - The new Techno Phantom foldables look to be impressive and affordable

APPS

• 0:51:33 - Gemini Live rolls out to more users...for free?
• 0:53:20 - Browsing gets a little safer with these new Chrome features
• 0:55:40 - Google Home adds Search because, well Google.
• 0:58:07 - I can't believe I'm saying this, but Flappy Bird is back and it's tied to Crypto, because of course it is

COMMUNITY

• 1:07:48 - Adam in San Diego is not thrilled with Gemini over Assistant
• 1:12:41 - James runs into a problem sharing photos from Google Photos to Google Messages

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Google TV gets a major update while Xiaomi, Huawei and Nothing are bringing the latest to Android globally. Recorded at Droidcon NYC, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break down the news along with an exclusive interview with Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of Google TV.

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NEWS

• 00:06:20 - The numbers are in and Xiaomi passed Apple as the No. 2 smartphone brand in the world
• 00:13:20 - Google is making it easier to sync passkeys across devices, but it's still confusing
• 00:20:06 - Oppo has a launch date for ColorOS 15 and Oxygen OS 15 is getting more iOS esque

HARDWARE

• 00:26:29 - Leaks of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are out, along with rumors of 6 years of updates
• 00:29:30 - The Xiaomi MIX Flip is getting global launch. Revisit Mishaal's coverage of the device
• 00:32:27 - The HUAWEI Mate XT is coming to global markets after all, and here's when

APPS

• 00:36:55 - Microsoft has rolled out a Windows App 🤷
• 00:39:23 - Teens now have a restricted version of Instagram
• 00:43:53 - Google apps roundup with updates to Maps, Photos, Messages

MORE NEWS

• 00:49:47 - The Nothing Ear (open) is here! Nothing's first open-ear audio product
• 00:53:48 - PATRON NEWS PICK: Can you believe that Google Photos was broken a month?
• 00:59:56 - A major new batch of features are coming to Google TV

INTERVIEW

• 01:04:34 - Interview: We chat with Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of Google TV about the latest updates to the platform

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The gang is back together as Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards delve deep into the motherlode of Android news, hardware and more!

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NEWS

• 00:04:10 - Vivo is the first to rollout Android 15
• 00:05:03 - Get ready for Android 16 as the new codename has been revealed
• 00:13:49 - A timely update to the Google Pixel Watch
• 00:15:17 - Back in court with Epic suing Google and Samsung
• 00:22:00 - PATRON PICK: Android 15 finally blocks the noise from old notifications!

HARDWARE

• 00:29:21 - Mishaal is hands on with the Xiaomi 14T Pro - Check out his photos
• 00:40:04 - Jason delivers his review of The Google TV Streamer
• 00:48:40 - Google unveiled two new Chromebooks and more AI features
• 00:53:47 - Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy Tab S10 tablet
• 01:03:48 - The newest Pebblebee trackers go universal for Android and Apple
• 01:09:38 - It's a Leaky Peeky of the Google Pixel 9A

INTERVIEWS

• 01:12:00 - At Droidcon, Kevin Galligan chats about the evolution of Android Development in the ten years since Droidcon began
• 01:16:42 - And Jonathan Petit-Frere discusses why developers don't make widgets more often

APPS

• 01:23:59 - Google Photos rolls out improved video editing features

COMMUNITY

• 01:23:35 - Daniel wants PocketCasts controls in WearOS
• 01:27:27 - Andy calls in about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Qi2 wireless charging
• 01:31:24 - Austin needs help changing the foam in his Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

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We're back with another monster episode, but this time with less hardware and way more Samsung and Apps with Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards.

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NEWS

• 00:03:58 - The courts lay massive punishment on Google as result of the Epic lawsuit
• 00:17:31 - Samsung's One UI 7.0 may not have been announced yet, but we've seen alot of it!
• 00:21:40 - Unlock your front door with your Samsung Galaxy phone
• 00:25:02 - We've got a first look at Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15
• 00:28:46 - Mishaal has the scoop on three security features rolling out to Android phones
• 00:31:05 - PATRON PICK: The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have support for Auracast

HARDWARE

• 00:38:47 -The Pixel 9A is coming soon and in pank!
• 00:44:05 - Motorola's Moto G75 has 'military-grade' toughness, whatever that is!

INTERVIEWS

• 00:53:11 - Record at Droidcon NYC, Siddhika Nevrekar of Qualcomm chats about AI Hub and how it can improve AI development for devs
• 00:59:09 - And Jesse Wilson looks at the success of Android since the early days when he was part of the Open Handset Alliance

APPS

• 01:06:23 - Hey, Samsung has Passkeys too! *eyeroll*
• 01:12:01 - Arc Search has arrived on Android!
• 01:14:39 - Thunderbird for Android is coming!
• 01:18:09 - New AI Search updates from Google
• 01:23:45 - Spotify adds offline backup music support

COMMUNITY

• 01:29:25 - Huyen recommends this great video about how QR Codes work

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The Android Faithful team breaks down the major Android 15 release, foreshadows Android 16 features, examines Google's legal troubles, and reviews new devices from Vivo and Walmart.

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NEWS

• 00:04:18 - Big day for Android 15 as it rolls out to Pixels along with an October Pixel Drop
• 00:24:58 - Last week was a big day for the DOJ as indicators of a Google breakup may be looming
• 00:34:17 - Some neat new features coming to Android 16
• 00:38:54 - Linux apps are coming to Android!
• 00:42:25 - PATRON PICK: Google Photos will soon be able to identify images that are AI generated

HARDWARE

• 00:53:53 - Extreme performance is promised by MediaTek with the Dimensity 9400
• 00:58:31 - Jason reviewed the ONN 4k Pro TV streaming device
• 01:00:00 - George from NYC advocates for the ONN 4k Pro TV
• 01:06:10 - and meanwhile, the NVidia Shield Pro is still getting updates
• 01:10:10 - And with the Dimensity 9400 comes the Vivo X200 Pro and X200 Pro mini
• 01:15:47 - We got a glimpse of the Oppo Find X8 Quick Capture button

INTERVIEWS

• 01:19:27 - Recorded at Droidcon NYC, Sam Greenberg from Capital One and Matt McKenna from Square discuss developing for accessibility
• 01:22:11 - Matt Ramotar from Uber chatted about the feedback loop from users
• 01:24:12 - Roy Cohen and Brian Reed from Appdome talk about why the accessibility layer of Android is targeted by malicious actors

APPS

• 01:29:40 - Circle to Search is coming to the HONOR Magic V3 and HONOR 200 series
• 01:32:20 - There's a bunch of new features coming to YouTube
• 01:38:32 - Gemini users rejoice, Imagen 3 is now available to everyone

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This week we have everything from legal drama to hardware leaks and new releases to cybersecurity as Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards catch up on the week in Android.

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NEWS

• 00:05:27 - The latest in Epic vs Google scores a win for Google this time around
• 00:09:05 - Q3 '24 Smartphone sales show big wins for Google, Motorola and Huawei
• 00:11:25 - You may be able to transfer your passkeys soon!
• 00:17:45 - Moto AI is coming soon to Motorola phones with familiar LAM functionality
• 00:24:12- PATRON PICK: Google Play is making apps use the Android Photo Picker for privacy reasons

HARDWARE

• 00:35:00 - Coming soon to Korea, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and it sure is somethin'!
• 00:44:20 - Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a quantum leap forward in performance
• 00:51:00 - OnePlus 13 leaks are popping up all over the place, including eSports events!

APPS

• 00:58:30 - Google Messages is working to protect you from scams
• 01:03:00 - WearOS and Google is coming for your watch faces
• 01:07:20 - Autofill on Chrome for Android is getting a bit better

INTERVIEWS

• 01:09:40 - Mishaal chats with Tom Powledge, Head of Cybersecurity Business at Verimatrix

COMMUNITY

• 01:32:00 - Jordan writes in about Motorola notification panel swiping issues

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We've got leaks, we've got reveals, we've got an interview about satellite smartphone connectivity - this episode has it all as Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards break down all the ins and outs in the world of Android this week.

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NEWS

• 00:06:35 - A bunch of new glimpses of Android 16 have emerged
• 00:17:30 - Inside OxygenOS 15 from OnePlus
• 00:24:55 - T-Mobile and AT&T are against the FCC mandating unlocking phones after 60 days
• 00:30:20 - Arm takes the nuclear option in it's battle with Qualcomm
• 00:36:10- PATRON PICK: How Google is able to provide 7 years of updates to Android phones

HARDWARE

• 00:44:18 - HUGE LEAK from Google about the Tensor G5 and G6 and Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones
• 00:52:05 - More details of the Google Pixel 9A are coming to light
• 00:55:22 - The OnePlus 13 gets spoiled by...OnePlus
• 01:03:35 - Everything about the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro is big

APPS

• 01:07:15 - Google Photos increases transparency around AI use
• 01:08:50 - Notion is developing a Mail app and you can sign up to be among the first to get access

INTERVIEWS

• 01:09:56 - Inside the world of satellite connectivity and it's deployment on the Pixel 9 phones with Dr. Andrew Nuttall, the co-founder and CTO of Skylo

COMMUNITY

• 01:32:50 - Tony writes in to pit Android vs iOS when it comes to dictation for accessibility

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It's been a big week for Android with an official Android 16 Update along with new features and a new release schedule. In this episode we have our interview with Seang Chau, VP and GM of Android Platform and Matthew McCullough, VP of Android Developer Experience at Google who talked with Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman about the news AND Android 16's dessert name! Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen alos break down this week's news in the world of Android!

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NEWS

• 00:03:33 - XR Devices are coming from Samsung and Google!
• 00:08:51 - More Gemini extensions are coming for Messages, Whatsapp, Google Home and more!
• 00:19:06 - There's a big update for Samsung's OneUI 7

HARDWARE

• 00:26:08 - The OnePlus 13 is released...in China and now we can confirm the details
• 00:30:47 - Is there a slim Samsung Galaxy S25 coming?
• 00:33:55 - Will the Pixel Tablet 3 be a productivity device?
• 00:38:02 - The Boox Palma 2 adds more power to the neat little device

APPS

• 00:41:10 - Some big updates to Google Play rolled out with Google's big day of news
• 00:47:22 - And Google Maps, Google Earth and Waze got updates too!
• 00:51:21 - Microsoft brings Android storage integration to Windows 11, Windows 10
• 00:53:28 - Thunderbird for Android is finally out!

INTERVIEWS

• 00:55:48 - Seang Chau, VP and GM of Android Platform and Matthew McCullough, VP of Android Developer Experience at Google talk the news around Android 16's release schedule and reveal the Android 16 dessert name: Baklava!

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It's never quiet in the world of Android and this week we've got reviews of two Chromebooks, plus updates to Android 15 and rollouts to manufacturers like OnePlus and Nothing. Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are here to sort through the noise for you, the Android Faithful!

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NEWS

• 00:04:08 - Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1has arrived and Mishaal has the breakdown
• 00:12:31 - Rollouts for new operating systems and updates are here for OnePlus, Nothing and Vivo
• 00:18:25 - Google is forcing Quick Share consent across OEMs to try and help spread awareness of the handy feature
• 00:20:47 - Hardware requirements for Android TV are being lowered, but has it gone too far?
• 00:25:13 - Emoji reactions are finally happening in iOS
• 00:32:48 - PATRON PICK: Guess how much the Pixel 9 Pro costs to make?

HARDWARE

• 00:38:43 - REVIEW: Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11
• 00:47:51 - REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (2024)
• 01:00:41 - Details on the impressive Realme GT7 Pro
• 01:08:42 - The #1 reason for returned Pixel phones is revealed

APPS

• 01:12:36 - Gemini gets a big boost
• 01:16:34 - AI can soon help screen your phone calls

COMMUNITY

• 01:19:53 - Dave from Patreon is frustrated by how ads in games work
• 01:23:36 - Andy from Melbourne, Australia has a Google Photos mystery
• 01:26:28 - Mike from Rochester, NY is comparing Google Messages with Textra

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Adam Doud returns to the show with a tale of phones vs. escalators and joins Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Jason Howell for a jam packed show full of Android 16, Samsung and Google rumors and much more.

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NEWS

• 00:04:00 - The Android 16 Developer Preview #1 has landed!
• 00:14:24 - Rumors swirl about the future of ChromeOS and Android
• 00:18:58 - The DOJ may be pushing for Google to sell off Chrome
• 00:20:41 - There could be some patent wars in the US thanks to Samsung
• 00:23:20 - The Pixel Tablet 2 may be getting a keyboard
• 00:26:50 - Xiaomi is rolling out HyperOS 2
• 00:29:12 - PATRON PICK: Google's new Android App helps you confirm the identity of who you're chatting with

HARDWARE

• 00:37:35 - Adam Doud is hands on with the ROG Phone 9
• 00:56:41 - The Samsung Galaxy S25 Launch may be in January
• 00:57:58 - Details emerge on the specs for the Samsung XR glasses along with rumors of a tri-fold phone!

APPS

• 01:02:30 - Google announced the best apps and games of 2024
• 01:08:55 - Enhanced scam protection rolled out to Android users along with live threat detection on apps
• 01:15:45 - Health Connect now lets you back up your health and fitness data

COMMUNITY

• 01:20:18 - Shawn writes in with more Google Messages thoughts
• 01:23:01 - Bob from Ontario, Canada wants to know if he permanently switch to Google Messages
• 01:27:01 - Ben from Baltimore is down on ads on Android as well

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Just in time for Thanksgiving in the US, Shannon Morse returns to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards for the latest in Google. OnePlus. Samsung, Oppo and of course, Huawei news. Plus a whole lot of being thankful! Thanks for enjoying Android Faithful!

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NEWS

• 00:07:55 - As speculated, the DOJ recommends Google sell off Chrome
• 00:13:35 - Samsung wearable users are finally getting the enhanced experience
• 00:23:27 - Looks like Huawei is parting ways with Android in 2025
• 00:28:26 - Tune into the Roku Channel on Google TV
• 00:31:42 - PATRON PICK: Google Keep is adding "Help me draw" AI based drawing

HARDWARE

• 00:39:27 - Confirmation of the rumors that Google killed the Pixel Tablet 2
• 00:44:13 - Rumors of a OnePlus flip foldable in 2025 emerge
• 00:47:38 - Hands on with the Oppo Find X8 Pro
• 00:51:50 - The secret weapon of the Snapdragon Elite 8 might be the battery performance

APPS

• 00:54:49 - Android is getting Motion Cues to help fight motion sickness
• 00:57:42 - Soon you'll be able to backup and restore your messages in Google Messages
• 01:03:21 - Fitbit starting to appear on device with the pre-installed Google apps
• 01:05:53 - YouTube Music shares 2024 recaps with new functionality

COMMUNITY

• 01:07:08 - Bob from Ontario shares his YouTube Music 2024 recap
• 01:08:47 - Simon from Australia recommends the app Floating Notes
• 01:11:43 - Michael from Tulsa struggles with needing two remotes for his TV and smart TV device

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The Android Faithful team is joined by Juan Bagnell who gives his review of the massive (dare I say chonky) TANK Pad, along with discussion of Google's antitrust appeal, Honor's focus on portrait photography, OnePlus's Live Alerts, and IDC's smartphone growth predictions.

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NEWS

00:06:40 - Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict

00:12:33 - Microsoft says it built an Xbox game store on Android but can’t launch it

00:21:37 - Worldwide Smartphone Market Forecast to Grow 6.2% in 2024

00:30:16 - Former Android devs working on an operating system for AI agents

00:36:15 - Motorola announces open beta program for advanced moto ai features

00:39:47 - PATRON PICK: OnePlus took iPhone's Dynamic Island and made it way more useful

HARDWARE

00:47:38 - Juan Reviews the Tank Pad

01:00:20 - US gets its first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone

01:07:19 - Honor 300 and 300 Pro

01:12:25 - More images of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

01:19:55 - OnePlus 13 launches globally in January

01:20:45 - What the Pixel Tablet 2 would have been

APPS

01:24:17 - Samsung reveals the fate of the DeX Windows app

01:25:35 - Google Maps app showing incident reports from Waze

01:27:27 - Firefox for Android v133

COMMUNITY

01:30:05 - Jonathan wants a review of the Moto Tag trackers

01:35:45 - Ian Hall shares the BuzzKill app as a solution for taming Bluesky new follower notifications

01:37:03 - Mike W wants to know how durable our foldables are in actual use

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Jason and Mishaal are joined by Florence Ion to discussSamsung's OneUI 7 Beta, a massive slew of new Android and Pixel features, OnePlus' Watch 3 rumors, and an interview with Angana Ghosh, Director of Product Management for Android about Expressive Captions!

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NEWS

0:05:30 - Here's every new feature in the Pixel Drop update for December 2024

0:07:25 - Google’s December Pixel Drop Introduces AI Enhancements for Screenshots

0:12:41 - Android is getting new features to help you consume and share content

0:17:16 - Here's everything Google didn't tell you about in Android 15's first Feature Drop

0:22:00 - Samsung One UI 7 Beta Starts To Roll Out

0:32:20 - @MishaalRahman: Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Fold will get an additional 2 years of OS updates!

0:35:05 - PATRON PICK: How Chrome doubled its Speedometer scores on Android

INTERVIEW

0:40:25 - Google is making captions on Android even better.

HARDWARE

1:02:26 - Motorola Razr+ is dripping in Pantone's 2025 color of the year

1:04:55 - Upcoming OnePlus Pad's key specs tipped

1:06:40 - Possible OnePlus Watch 3 bags FCC certification

1:13:33 - Flo's Pixel Watch 3 Review

1:02:46 - Ice Universe: the Samsung Galaxy S25 trio will support Qi2 wireless charging

APPS

1:22:28 - Your Wear OS watch can now double as a hotel key, campus ID, and more

1:25:17 - Google Photos is getting its own version of Spotify Wrapped

COMMUNITY

1:29:10 - Clayton really wants Desktop Mode NOW.

1:31:34 - Lukas knows how to roll your own YouTube Music Recap!

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We wrap up 2024 for Android Faithful with a great interview with Shahram Izadi - VP & GM, AR/XR at Google about the new Android XR platform. That plus Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards share their best and worst of Android for 2024. It's been a hell of year for Android, and we wouldn't want it any other way!

PROGRAMMING NOTE: This is our last episode of 2024. We'll be back on January 7, 2025. We thank you for enjoying our show this past year and hope you have a peaceful and delightful holidays and a happy new year! We'll see you in 2025, just in time for CES!

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INTERVIEW

• 00:00:45 - We sit down with Shahram Izadi - VP & GM, AR/XR at Google for an indepth discussion about Android XR and what we expect from the platform along with the news of Find My Device on Android XR

NEWS

• 00:41:42 - Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 as they enter the "Agentic Era"
• 00:47:29 - Project Astra opens up the waitlist for users to get access to the new platform
• 00:48:57 - Want Gemini on your Nest Home device?
• 00:52:12 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming in 2025 and the date has been leaked
• 00:54:30 - PATRON PICK: Google rolls out a redesign to Discover

HARDWARE

• 01:06:19 - Huge news as Google chooses a MediaTek modem for the Pixel 10

APPS

• 01:08:45 - The Epic Games store is coming pre-installed on millions of Android devices in Europe and Latin America
• 01:11:26 - YouTubeTV gets another price increase

BEST AND WORST OF 2024

• 01:18:08 - The Android Faithful share their best things from Android in 2024:

Ron: Google's insane pace of updates across Android and related platforms

Mishaal: Google's commitment to the future of the Android platform

Huyen: The Pixel 9 Series

Jason: Project Astra

• 01:26:54 - The Android Faithful share their worst things from Android in 2024:

Ron: The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2

Huyen: Continued overemphasis on jamming in AI-features

Mishaal: Uncertainty about the future of certain Google and Qualcomm products given litigation

Jason: The DOJ/Google Antitrust rulings might bring big changes to Play Services and more.

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Kicking off 2025 with Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks to go through all the news from CES!

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CES NEWS

• Samsung unveils Vision AI and new TVs
• A sneaky announcement about Wireless Qi2 charging on Android
• Samsung and Google's alternative to Dolby Atmos
• Google brings more AI to Google TV
• TCL shows the Playcube, a Google TV-powered projector
• TCL unveils display tech for better eye comfort: NXTPAPER 4.0
• Lenovo unveils new premium Android tablets

HARDWARE

• The OnePlus 13 and 13R
• OnePlus 13 will work with Find My Device
• First look at the OnePlus Open 2
• Details around the OnePlus Watch 3 Pro

NEWS

• Google's 1st Android patch of 2025 released
• EU targets Apple
• Google makes a counterproposal to the DOJ
• PATRON PICK: connect a hearing aid to your phone

APPS

• Android Auto rolling out redesigned music player
• Gemini to replace Google Assistant on Wear OS
• Google Wallet getting a new shortcut
• Circle to Search comes to Nothing

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For the first time in 2025, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards gather to wrap up CES, dive into the OnePlus 13 and navigate all the Samsung and Nothing leaks. We're Android Faithful and we're back at it, all together baby!

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00:03:05 - NEWS

• Jason and Mishaal share their CES Experiences
• Google pushes home technology further with Matter
• The global smartphone sales numbers for 2024 are in and Xiaomi is doing very well, plus we have a new buzzword
• PATRON PICK: Google is experimenting with an audio summary of your daily news

00:40:57 - HARDWARE

• Jason and MIshaal weigh in on the OnePlus 13 and 13R
• Leaks abound as the Samsung Galaxy S25 specs across the line are out ahead of Unpacked next week
• The ZenFone 12 Ultra, the new flagship from Asus has a release date
• Nothing prepares for its first flagship phone
• The thinnest flagship is coming thanks to the Oppo Find N5

01:08:36 - APPS

• Google Messages brings back the ability to customize your contacts
• GBoard introduces an ‘Undo’ button
• Gemini is getting a facelift on Android devices

1:14:52 - COMMUNITY

• Charles from San Antonio can't get Android Auto on his Galaxy S10
• Mike from Ohio gets a weird ding when he puts his phone on his watch

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'Twas the night before Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 and Patrick Norton makes his first appearance on Android Faithful to join Ron Richards and Jason Howell pre-game Samsung's announcement, laugh at Microsoft, navigate the TikTok ban and so many new phones all in one jam-packed episode!

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00:03:06 - NEWS

• Rich Miner, the Android co-founder throws some shade at Microsoft and Bill Gates
• Nothing reporting over 1 Billion dollars in sales
• PATRON PICK: Google Home is adding on AI insights and a new UI for creating routines

00:23:43 - HARDWARE

• Getting excited for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 plus rumors of a thin Galaxy phone
• And you thought the Oppo Find N5 couldn't get thinner, spoiler IT'S REALLY THIN
• Honor launches the HONOR Magic7 Pro and another partnership with Porsche for the Magic7 RSR
• Motorola is back with the new Moto G and Moto G Power
• You can now control your Chromebook with your face

00:54:30 - APPS

• There's a new assistant in town, with the preview of Perplexity's Android assistant
• Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram scramble to fill the void (not quite yet) caused by the TikTok ban
• Get excited as Android Automotive is getting new apps soon!
• There's a problem with RCS/SMS on Google Messages and it's Apple's fault

01:09:01 - COMMUNITY

• John from Cincinnati writes in with a reason why last week's e-mailer couldn't install apps
• Derek wants to know if he should buy the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8A
• Marge is skeptical of the offer Google sent Pixel 4A owners

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Jason and Mishaal chat with Pebble founder Eric Migikovsky about the return of the smartwatch brand, comprehensive coverage of Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch, and Android 16's first beta in detail."

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00:01:23 - INTERVIEW WITH ERIC MIGIKOVSKY, PEBBLE

- Eric Migikovsky, Pebble founder, discusses Pebble's return and Google's open-sourcing of Pebble OS

- Discussion of Pebble's unique features and why users loved them

- Google's process of open-sourcing Pebble OS and community involvement

0:30:52 - NEWS

Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates

The future is adaptive: Changes to orientation and resizability APIs in Android 16

Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live Updates

Android 16 could borrow one of the best OxygenOS multitasking features for tablets

Google rolls out new accessibility features for Android, starting with Samsung's Galaxy S25

Circle to Search is adding new one-tap actions and AI overviews for visual searches

Meet Samsung's kid-friendly smartwatch experience

PATRON PICK: This major brand has a tool to run PC games, Steam on your Android tablet

1:01:13 - HARDWARE

Samsung's Galaxy S25 is tougher, faster, and packed full of AI features

4 reasons to wait for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Here's a look at Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset, powered by Android XR

Samsung showed off the Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked

Oppo Find N5 confirmed to come with an IPX9 rating and 50W wireless charging

1:27:09 - APPS

Gemini is getting smarter with apps, YouTube videos, and your camera

Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees

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It's a calm before the storm as we've got a quiet week in Android making Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards thankful for the reprieve, because the wave of phone releases is on the horizon!

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00:03:05 - NEWS

• Layoffs looming, Google offers packages for Pixel and Android employees to exit
• 2024 was a very good year for Smartphones with sales up 7%!
• PATRON PICK: Android 16's Linux Terminal is real and it runs DOOM

0:19:24 - HARDWARE

• We've got a release date for the Pixel 9A and it's soon!
• The Nothing 3(A) is coming on March 4!
• HANDS ON: Jason reviews the Moto G 2025, a $200 phone
• The leak of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra launch date reveals a February 26 date?

00:42:46 - APPS

• New Play Protect features roll out on Android to protect against dangerous apps
• Openvibe is a new app attempting to unify the open social web
• Apple Invites work on Android! Kinda...
• File sharing and linking for Android and Windows gets easier.

00:56:59 - COMMUNITY

• MattBatt has the Moto G and loves it
• Jason from Chicago cannot get the Google Discover page to fully work
• Rory needs Earbuds with Find My Device support

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It's just two dudes talking Android this week as Jason Howell and Ron Richards dish on Google's mistakes, get excited for I/O and parse all the new phones that all seem to be running the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

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00:03:00 - NEWS

• It's coming! The date has been announced for Google I/O 2025!
• Google's Search AI mode is coming too!
• The sad Pixel 4A Battery update saga just keeps going, now with more details on perhaps why this is happening.
• Android 16 will alert you when you change time zones. It's about time!
• PATRON PICK: The patrons couldn't resist Google's Super Bowl Ad fiasco

0:26:10 - HARDWARE

• The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has launched!
• The OnePlus Watch 3 is going to launch on February 12!
• The much anticipated tri-fold Huawei Mate XT might be launching on February 12 also!
• The Oppo Find F5 is not only thin, it barely has a crease and it's launching on February 20!

00:40:48 - APPS

• Google Messages looks to support WhatsApp video calling. I know, we're surprised too.
• AI generated images in Google Photos are getting an invisible watermark.
• Want to track Samsung tracker tags with Android? There's an app for that!

00:48:34 - COMMUNITY

• Scott Wyant from Arkansas loves his Pixel 4A.
• Ben hates his Pixel Buds Pro 2.
• Dave in Virginia Beach loves the AF theme music and wants an extended remix.

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The team is almost back as Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman return to the show to join Ron Richards as we dive into the latest in Android, most notably one of the best smartwatches we've ever reviewed!

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00:01:42 - Huyen is back!

• While in Japan she picked up an Oukitel WP35 Rugged Phone 5G and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro

00:11:57 - NEWS

• Android 16 Beta 2 was released and Mishaal breaks it down
• Google finally updates Family Link and adds new features
• Android XR is confirmed to give access to all cameras on the headset
• PATRON PICK: Why can't Android get magnetic Qi2 charging right?

00:41:26 - HARDWARE

• REVIEW: OnePlus Watch 3
• We're heartbroken that we won't be getting a OnePlus Open 2
• But maybe we can get a Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
• Nothing's teaser game for the Nothing Phone 3(A) is strong
• In dual tone greatness, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra looks fantastic

01:10:30 - APPS

• No, hell hasn't frozen over but yes Apple released the AppleTV+ app for Android
• Gemini Live gets some new features around captions and summaries

01:20:46 - COMMUNITY

• Robert from New Jersey has a happy Pixel 4A ending
• Raven reports that the Bahamas has solved the messaging problem!

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Oh boy, the week before Mobile World Congress and there is SO MUCH hardware to discuss. Luckily Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are to ponder what a global launch really means.

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00:05:00 - NEWS

• Goodbye Amazon Appstore on Android Devices!
• Mishaal's got even more details on Android 16
• Rabbit is back with a look at their Android Agent
• PATRON PICK: The Pixel Tablet gets a new, expensive life from Murena

00:40:00 - HARDWARE

• First video leak of the Google Pixel 9A shows off the lack of a camera bump
• The Oppo Find N5 is launching "Globally" but not in the US or Europe. Okay Oppo, sure, "Global"
• Just how slim is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge? Very slim.
• Nothing reveals the secrets behind the design of the Phone 3(A)
• The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks to finally get the form factor right
• Goodbye Chromecast with Google TV - we loved you.
• The Xiaomi 15 is coming on March 2
• Finally, the Clicks keyboard arrives for Android!

01:21:50 - APPS

• Cars with Android Auto are getting dozens of apps!
• The newest Photoshop app from Adobe is coming to Android...eventually.

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While Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are enjoying Jamon in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are at AFHQ to bring you the latest in Android news and the continuing parade of new phones!

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00:02:50 - NEWS

• Google times the March 2025 Android Feature and Google Pixel Drops with MWC
• If you've got a Samsung device, here's when you'll get One UI 7
• Google Pixels in the wild as NYC uses them to help monitor the subway for defects
• PATRON PICK: Google Translate gets an unbelievably helpful AI boost

00:31:20 - HARDWARE

• Jason is hands on with the brand new Nothing Phone 3(A) and Pro
• Mishaal provides a n in-depth review of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
• Samsung busts into the mid-range with some great specs for the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G & A56 5G
• From Barcelona at MWX, Jason is hands on with the TCL 60 XE NextPaper 5G
• Foldable leaky peakys! First the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and then the crazy cool Infinix tri-folding concept phone
• More concepts with the TECNO Spark Slim boasting the thinnest smartphone ever!

01:19:50 - APPS

• Some cars will get a very cool heads-up display integration with the Waze 5.4 update

01:23:54 - COMMUNITY

• Derek from Illinois sheds some light on the OnePus Watch 3 typo debacle
• Michael from Tulsa, OK is so very disappointed in Samsung

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Mobile World Congress is over and Jason and Mishaal are back on the show to join Huyen and Ron to go through a TON of Android News. Plus we're delighted to welcome Nirave Gondhia of House of Technology to the show to help us break it all down

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00:06:50 - NEWS

• Google announces an experimental AI Mode for Search
• Samsung expands One UI 7 beta access to more devices, revealing new features
• Lock screen widgets are coming (back) to Android along with one step closer to desktop access
• More details on the Pixel 4A debacle emerge
• The March Feature Drop has caused many problems for Google Pixels
• The DOJ vs Google saga continues targeting Chrome
• PATRON PICK: GBoard goes rounded keys and people freaked out

00:59:11 - HARDWARE

• Mobile World Congress Recap with tons of phones! Like the RealMe Photo Concept phone, the Techno Spark Slim phone and much more!
• Leaky Peeky at the Pixel 10 and "Pixie" makes a comeback!
• We get updated leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
• REVIEW: Jason took the OnePlus Watch 3 Snowboarding!
• Goodbye slider button! OnePlus confirms it's dead

01:38:16 - APPS

• Google Gemini on Android Auto? Yes it's for real
• Google Photos rolls back feature change due to user demand

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March is a huge month for Android with Google's barrage of announcements. Adam Doud joins the team to parse through as much as we can in this extra long episode.

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00:10:40 - NEWS

• RCS is back as Apple adds encryption with Android users
• Google Play announced interoperability between PCs and Mobile games along with Vulkan as the official graphics API
• Pokemon Go! got sold to Scopely
• Android 16 Beta 3 is here and we've got platform stability!
• We finally get a date for Samsung's OneUI 7 rollout and more device info
• PATRON PICK: This crazy new handheld device is powered by the new Snapdragon chip for gaming

00:44:50 - HARDWARE

• Leaks of the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and a NEW kind of foldable from Huawei
• Get minimalist as the Light Phone III is shipping this month
• Pebble is back with the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 watches

01:22:32 - APPS

• Gemini is getting personalization along with a ton of tools for developers and collaboration
• Gemini begins the takeover of Assistant
• Microsoft integrated Android into Copilot AI app for Windows
• Joining groups on Google Messages is getting easier

01:38:11 - COMMUNITY

• Clayton from Valencia, CA is a proud Samsung Dex user!

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It's an episode of some deep analysis and discussion of Google's AI progress with Gemini along with a lively Stock Android hot-take talk along with the latest phones, apps and your emails with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.

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00:03:17 - NEWS

• The EU has got Apple backed into a corner over iOS only features
• A fascinating look at Google playing catch-up to OpenAI with the development of Gemini
• PATRON PICK: A hot-take on the fact that Stock Android really is a thing of the past

00:36:06 - HARDWARE

• The Pixel 9A is here! Even though it's delayed and missing some features
• Huawei changes the game on foldables WITHOUT Android!
• The new lineup of Moto Razr foldables have leaked
• Now you can have Atari 2600 games on your new Atari smartwatch

00:54:21 - APPS

• G-Mail upgrades your inbox with AI (of course) and now parents can add credit cards to kids' Google Wallet
• Google Messages might be bringing YouTube back
• Get your free stuff. Free video games on the Epic Games store and free MLB.TV on T-Mobile

01:01:56 - COMMUNITY

• Clayton from Valencia, CA followed up with photos of his DEX Setup
• Jordan also sent in photos of his former DEX Setup
• Andy in Melbourne, Australia has a huge gripe about smartwatches and their lack of actual watch like functions

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We're not foolin' around this week as some earth shaking news in the development world of Android along gets weighed by our hosts, Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.

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00:02:35 - NEWS

• It's April Fool's Day and the jokes are really losing steam...
• BIG NEWS in the world of open source as Google takes Android private and Mishaal is here to explain
• More information on what could have been with "Pixie"
• Looks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 was a hit after all
• PATRON PICK: Why are phone makers ditching Gorilla Glass?

00:47:31 - HARDWARE

• Nothing OS get an update for (3a) Series and Jason's review of the phone is positive along with an appreciation of the Essential Space button
• Google re-sets the Pixel 9A launch date for April 10
• We get some leaked renders of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and they're more of the same

01:02:10 - APPS

• Google's got a bunch of new features and tips on how to plan your summer travel with Search, Maps, Gemini and Lens
• Looks like Chrome for Android supporting extensions may becoming real
• Hey! Circle to Search is coming to...Perplexity on Android?
• Now you can play video games in your car on Android Auto

01:17:16 - COMMUNITY

• Jordan in Montana wants us to normalize plastic phones again
• Javier from Louisville, KY shares his Samsung DEX Setup

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This week Huyen, Jason and Ron ponder the world of of AR glasses, infinite folding smartphones, song parodies and more!

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00:04:53 - NEWS

• Higher prices for Samsung phones seem inevitable
• Mishaal explains how Android 16 may borrowing from iOS and more from the upcoming OS release
• Google adds Lens and Photos support to AI Search and it's pretty impressive
• Looks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 was a hit after all
• PATRON PICK: Meta is going to one-up Google Glass with the next Ray-Bans Smart Glasses

00:58:24 - HARDWARE

• Could Samsung be developing a Quad Fold device? We hope so!
• The new Wal-Mart Onn TV Device is coming and it's the harbinger of the "Free TV" button on Google TV remotes
• Rumors swirling around the OnePlus 13T are too amazing to be true. Small phone with a huge battery that weighs less?
• The camera specs for the Google Pixel 10 line are confirmed and confounding.

01:20:33 - APPS

• Android Automotive has a DashCam App, but you can't download it
• More AI on Android, this time from Microsoft with Copilot Vision, now available on mobile
• Did you know Intel Unison enabled Android to connect to Windows? We didn't either but it doesn't matter since they're shutting it down

01:25:22 - COMMUNITY

• TJ writes in about something fishy going on with games on Google Play
• Larry from Metamora, Michigan writes in asking if his bluetooth earbuds can connect to two phones at once?

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It was a week of wearable news as Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal talk about XR glasses at TED, in the news, and in Android Auto, and wonder what are the nubs on the Pixel Watch 4 in a leaky peaky.

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00:02:02 - NEWS

• Google lays off hundreds of employees in the Platform and Devices division.
• Mishaal talks about a couple of features that will make Android devices more secure, including one borrowed from iOS.
• Google gives a first look at their XR glasses being made in collaboration with Samsung
• PATRON PICK: Gboard is working on a meme studio and it’s “mediocre at best”

00:42:46 - HARDWARE

• The newly announced Honor “Power” lives up to its name
• The OnePlus Watch now has a higher price for unsurprising reasons
• A leaky peaky of the Pixel Watch 4 shows that it might be a little bit thicker than the Pixel Watch 3
• The Pixel 10 Pro Fold price leaks
• Jason and Shannon Morse reviewed the Pixel 9a

01:05:02 - APPS

• Mishaal shares his experiences with Google’s advanced video generation model, Veo2
• Google may be adding Circle-to-Search-like functionality to Gemini live
• Gemini is coming to Wear OS and a Google Photos extension is coming to Gemini
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01:17:25 - COMMUNITY

• Michael O. writes in to ask about Android trackers that do not require Samsung device lock-in.

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