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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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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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 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

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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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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.

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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!

END OF YEAR BEST OF VOTING! Let us know your favorite moments of Android Faithful for our Best Of 2023 - submit them here: https://tinyurl.com/AFBestOf23

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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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