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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Googlebook: Taste the Rainbow	07 Oct 2026	01:33:43
We're very excited to welcome back Shannon Morse back to the show and just in time as Ron Richards got his hands on a Googlebook and he's ready to show it off to Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell and the rest of the Android Faithful! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:06:58 - NEWS The Android Developer Verification program has begun, how will the world change? Has hell frozen over? The big three mobile carriers are working together to bring service to dead zones...but why? Sad news in Android media as Android Central is faced with massive layoffs PATRON PICK: Google Japan is at it again, this time with a wacky conveyor belt keyboard! 00:39:18 - HARDWARE Hands on with the HP Googlebook 14 How much do you miss the BlackBerry? Well if you open your wallet, you could relive the magic. The Google Pixel phone is 10 years old - can you believe it's been 10 years? We can't. 01:11:17 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Guided Vision mode in Gemini is pretty amazing and great for low vision and blind people. Want to make 3D Models in Android? Now with Blender, you can! And you can't on iOS (for a little bit at least!) 01:17:57 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Wil in Tigard, Oregon has got a couple of dead devices thanks to Google Assistant going away Mark Zip is has got a solution to Google Assistant going away in favor of Gemini and runing all his routines Jeff in Knoxville, Tennessee is not a fan of the recent changes to the news feed in Google Discover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Smartphone Rorschach Test	30 Sep 2026	01:29:17
Jason Howell returns from the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii and Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao are not jealous at all, in fact they want to hear all about the exciting new technologies and new phones he saw there. That plus more Gemini insanity gets dealt with as we wind down Bugdroids in Bucket Hats month here on Android Faithful! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:06:39 - NEWS It's time to start talking Android 18 as Google just dropped the first hint about it... And we have the first official non-Pixel phone running GrapheneOS...from Motorola! It's a bold new future for F-Droid as they announce F-Droid 2.0 PATRON PICK: Beware! Your Android phone will no longer protect you from walking into a pole 00:33:00 - HARDWARE Jason reports on the cool phones he saw at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit from Xiaomi, Oppo, Motorola and more! Thanks to our interview last week, people went hunting for the Googlebook easter egg. Oh and it looks like Chromebooks will be moving to Googlebooks after all! Details and specs have emerged for the Motorola Wide Foldable Bigger batteries are becoming the norm, like on the new Honor Magic 9 Pro Max 01:00:58 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Gemini can now make phone calls. Yes, phone calls. Can't make this stuff up. And now Google Messages wants to chat with you. And there's a bug in Google Messages that might be ruining your photos! Adobe brings Premiere to Android! 01:17:17 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Chris Barrett wants to know if the iPhone Duo will have an impact on foldable apps? Zip is dealing with the finality of Assistant going away in favor of Gemini on Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Googlebooks: Use The Magic Pointer!	23 Sep 2026	01:45:53
The wait is over as Google finally unveils and rolls out the Googlebook line of premium laptops! We've got all the details plus an exclusive interview with Alexander Kuscher, Sr. Director of Product for Laptops & Tablets at Google to in-depth on the new line of devices and what it means for Android users. Ron Richards breaks it all down for Huyen Tue Dao and Florence Ion, along with the rest of this week's Android news PLUS Jason Howell checks in from Hawaii direct from the Snapdragon Summit with the latest news from the event! September Special - get 10% off supporting Android Faithful on Patreon with code AFSEPT and enter to win a Google Swag giveaway at the end of the month! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:22 - HARDWARE The full details on the Googlebook and the line of laptops from all the OEMs like HP, Asus, Lenovo, Acer and Dell and what it means for Android users. And what is the critical reaction to the new Android-focused laptop? 00:26:20 - INTERVIEW Alexander Kuscher, Sr. Director of Product for Laptops & Tablets at Google gives us the inside look on what went into the development of the Googlebook and who this laptop is made for and what you can do with it. 01:06:03 - NEWS Samsung's new position is MORE FOLDABLES! Plus OneUI 9 with Android 17 begins rolling out A tale of David vs Goliaths as a little company is trying to get Samsung, Apple and Google devices banned in the US Clicks Communicators pre-orders begin and they get a bump up in specs at no extra cost? Jason Howell visits us from Hawaii to report on the news from the Snapdragon Summit and a give a peek at the new Motorola Signature 27 PATRON PICK: Google's back to talking about Emoji design and this time getting a little cheeky and NSFW 01:39:30 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Kevin had a Surface Duo and looks back on it fondly Gary from Houston spotted a Pixel 11 in the wild on a soap opera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Apple Invents Foldables!	16 Sep 2026	01:24:31
The unthinkable has happened! We're talking about a new Apple iPhone on the show this week with a very special guest! None other than Tom Merritt of the Daily Tech News Show joins the show to chat about the new iPhone Duo and what it means for the world of Android with Jason Howell and Ron Richards. Will we ever be the same?!? September Special - get 10% off supporting Android Faithful on Patreon with code AFSEPT and enter to win a Google Swag giveaway at the end of the month! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:31 - NEWS The iPhone Duo is here, how does it stack up against other Foldables? Also that cool iPhone Duo transition? Yeah someone replicated it on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 The flagship chip game gets a new entrant with the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro One critique of Passkeys gets undone as Google is rolling out the ability to transfer passkeys between devices PATRON PICK: Rambler is so cool but it's a Pixel Exclusive, so SwiftKey went and copied Rambler and made it available to all Android devices 00:44:52 - HARDWARE Not to be left out, Motorola makes it official and unveils their passport style foldable Curious what's inside the Honor Robot Phone? Watch JerryRigEverything tear one apart Pour one out for the Pixel Tablet, looks like it's cooked and not coming back 00:54:49 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Weird stuff is going on with Google Maps as the Speedometer and Traffic Overlays are disappearing for users. It's the September 2026 Google Pixel...DROP And we've also got the Android 17 QPR1 release details 01:08:58 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Tom from Manhattan is a OnePlus loyalist looking for a new phone that isn't a Pixel Nik is having RCS cause havoc on his phone Jon in Minneapolis uses LineageOS and did some research behind his troubles with RCS and it's pretty fascinating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Lake Android Faithful	09 Sep 2026	01:24:38
Huyen Tue Dao returns from Japan just in time to join Jason Howell and Ron Richards as something happens on the podcast that's NEVER happened before! Thankfully IFA brings about some wacky news in the world of Android for us to delight in along the way! September Special - get 10% off supporting Android Faithful on Patreon with code AFSEPT and enter to win a Google Swag giveaway at the end of the month! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:29 - NEWS Want to try Nothing's new products early? Now's your chance! Gaming on Android is about to change forever thanks to AI Upscaling Alert! Do you use WhatsApp? Well, turns out it can access your photos without unlocking your device...what? PATRON PICK #1: This crazy Android phone features a detachable action camera for $999 AND is available in the US! PATRON PICK #2: TCL’s new Nxtpaper phone offers both e-reader and OLED 00:41:35 - HARDWARE The Enough phone has got target specs and they look to be...just enough Now Motorola's got a wide foldable and we've got a first look at it AND they're back with a Moto WearOS watch too! Is your Galaxy Z Fold 8 soft? Not emotionally, but in the corners? Then you're not alone. 01:01:41 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF MapQuest is BACK BABY! Google says let's do it LIVE and rolls out GMail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live. Everyone is going LIVE! Thankfully Google is rolling out a fix for that pesky bug in Google Messages that was sending old texts to other people. Good cause that was hella awkward. 01:09:33 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Chad writes in that it's been a while since he and his wife have upgraded and are looking for advice Harry from Florida had a pretty bad experience upgrading to the Pixel 11 via Google unfortunately Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Bug Droids in Bucket Hats	02 Sep 2026	01:29:49
It's time to ride into fall with our Bucket Hats on our Bugdroids as Jason, Flo and Ron navigate a quiet week in the world of Android as the world awaits Apple to "invent" the foldable phone. But we know better, don't we. Still, we find some time for some interesting Android news and discussion this week along with a September Android....DROP! September Special - get 10% off supporting Android Faithful on Patreon with code AFSEPT and enter to win a Google Swag giveaway at the end of the month! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:08:22 - NEWS Foldables are primed to explode with shipments doubling by 2028, but Flippables? Not so much. Age Verification laws in California won't affect Linux/GPL License based software The dreaded AI Memory Crunch is coming for Android Apps. When will the madness end? PATRON PICK: The perfect Android phone exists and it's made by Sony, but there's some issues... 00:38:15 - HARDWARE What up fans! It's time for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE! How does the Pixel Fold Pro 11 stack up? Not so great it seems... Have you ever seen a more stylish tri-fold than the Huawei Mate XT 2? 00:53:46 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF It's the Android September Feature DROP! That's not all that's dropping, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 dropped! Who says Google can't do whimsy? Froggy says Google can do whimsy! Drama with GrapheneOS and Google as GrapheneOS skips the Pixel 11 over the lack of MTE 01:16:14 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Craig writes in with some gripes about the new phone transfer process hiccups Jeremy has some RCS issues to report Daniel checks in on his audio volume issue and why he's not upgrading his Pixel Fold 9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Pixel 11 Review	26 Aug 2026	01:34:48
This episode is sponsored by TORRAS. Jason, Flo are reunited with Ron who has tales of the Pixel and Friends Made By Google 2026 After Party in New York City and the gang all weigh in on the Pixel 11 lineup up of phones with our official Android Faithful review and the results may surprise you! This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC and use promo code JASON2608 at checkout for 15% off. Thanks to TORRAS for supporting Android Faithful! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:12:14 - NEWS More bad news on the horizon with sales numbers, but hey Samsung looks to be #1 again! And now Xiaomi is getting in on the "make your own chips" game RCS being glitchy for you? Don't worry, Google is on the case and they're working with the carriers to fix it PATRON PICK: Now you can customize Discover and News audio briefings on Google with chat! 00:39:38 - HARDWARE The official Android Faithful Google Pixel 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL Review! Google announces the Googlebook unveiling event in NYC on September 15 Motorola phones running GrapheneOS will launch in 2027! 01:14:48 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Puke no more! Google's motion sickness feature is finally rolling out What the heck is Android Pulse? Spoiler: it's boring Someone hacked HiLight already, because of course they did 01:22:24 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Derek from Illinois weighs in on Gemini and the other AI's popularity Tom from Colorado sends a very lengthy, thoughtful missive about Rambler, Data Privacy and how we screwed it all up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	One Billion Gemini "Users"	19 Aug 2026	01:27:33
This episode is sponsored by TORRAS. Jason, Huyen, and Flo question what a user actually is in the world of Gemini, give their... ahem... IMPRESSIONS of the Pixel 11 family one week in, and marvel at reviews of the Honor Robot Phone that say the gimbal camera isn't a gimmick at all. We'll believe it when we get it for review! This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC and use promo code JASON2608 at checkout for 15% off. Thanks to TORRAS for supporting Android Faithful! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:06:14 - NEWS ‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier Gemini becomes Google’s fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users Google Pixel strategy is now ‘attack,’ 13 million phones in 2026, ending China production PATRON PICK: This developer setting was keeping my Android phone awake for no good reason 00:40:58 - HARDWARE Pixel 11 impressions The Fairphone (Gen 6+) costs $650, but its repairability makes it better value than a flagship Fairphone officially starts selling its new repairable Android phone in the US for $649 Honor launches Robot Phone in China with 200MP titanium gimbal camera Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be Honor Robot Phone Hands-On: This Isn’t a Gimmick 01:03:53 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Google's Gemini finally arrives in Chrome for all US Android users, with a powerful new trick for subscribers Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery] Gboard could soon show this fun animation when your typing hits hyperspeed Gboard is cooking up a speedy new way to add content to messages Gboard Rambler has a usage limit, and here's what happens when you reach it 01:16:35 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Ron, Michael, Craig all shared why they will miss Google Assistant in the Gemini era Shawn took Android Faithful to South Korea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Pixel 11 - Made By Google 2026	12 Aug 2026	01:39:15
This episode is sponsored by TORRAS. It's the biggest day of the year! Well, one of the biggest days of the year for the world of Android - it's Made by Google day! With Made By Google 2026 happening later today in New York City, Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao are here to give you all the details of the new line of Pixel phones and devices: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold plus the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the all new Pixel Tag! All this plus all the Android news that has nothing to do with the Pixel 11 rollout. What a day! This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC and use promo code JASON2608 at checkout for 15% off. Thanks to TORRAS for supporting Android Faithful! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:01:46 - PIXEL 11 / MADE BY GOOGLE The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold were formally announced today and are available for pre-order and will be in stores on August 20, 2026 Now you can share you contact info, files and more just by tapping you Pixel to other Pixels and Android devices The Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Tag were also announced. 00:54:52 - NEWS & HARDWARE Nothing dispels rumors of it's pivot by saying it's doubling it's phone production and expanding RIP Google Assistant. Google confirms Assistant is going away, for real this time and forever (unless it's in a car) on September 4, 2026 Unboxing an hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 PATRON PICK: The Minimal Phone 2 looks to be the real deal, it's small, got a physical keyboard and packs solid specs! 01:23:03 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF It's really happening! Third party app stores are in the Google Play store! Hey, you can now use Venmo in Google Play Store to pay for apps. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Sunbird is back to give you access to iMessages And Beeper now lets you message someone on every platform 01:31:32 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Daniel followed up on his saga of not having his volume turned down automatically Derek from Illinois has a handy tip for using your keyboard when accessing the app drawer Harry from Ft. Lauderdale realized you can finally remove that chain link fence from a photo with Gemini! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Google Trackers, Now in Physical Form	05 Aug 2026	01:22:42
It's one week until the Pixel 11 rollout during the Made By Google event and Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are getting HYPED. Maybe it's the Android Summer heat or maybe it's the mix of weirdness and oddities in the news this week that we're parsing. Either way, it's a fun show this week! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:30 - NEWS Depending on which report you read, Smartphone shipments dropped in Q2'26 OR Smartphone revenue was up in Q2'26 Where there's smoke...reports coming out of Nothing that they're pivoting away from phones and focusing on AI and general devices, just as they announce new earbuds! Happy 5th Birthday Jetpack Compose, featuring a cameo from Huyen! PATRON PICK: These leaked renders of the new Samsung Galaxy Buds On are a new look for Samsung ear buds 00:32:01 - HARDWARE With Made By Google approaching, we get a teaser of the Pixel 11 with a focus on the Pixel Glow or perhaps it's called something else, like "HiLight"? In addition to the Pixel 11, will we get a a "Pixel Tag"? The first Googlebooks from Lenovo have leaked and so have the Googlebooks from Asus! Tecno is claiming to have to have the first truly bezel-less phone OnePlus isn't dead yet! The OnePlus 16 is confirmed to be coming later this year (just not here in the US) 00:55:52 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Google merges a bunch of features under voice search that use....your voice Google kills an app before it even launches and then kills Nano Banana 2 in Google Earth less than 24 hours after launching it There's a major issue plaguing Spotify on Android right now, but Spotify is aware of it and working on it Missing TV Time? The original creator is back with Bingers 01:08:11 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Daniel wants to turn off the annoying automatic volume lowering feature. Here's how! Hilton from Virginia shares adventures in car repair with Gemini Mike from Ohio confirms that his Nexus 5 is indeed running Marshmallow/Android 6.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Samsung Fold 8, Squatty Short King	29 Jul 2026	01:36:44
We welcome Adam Doud back to the show to provide the firsthand experience from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked plus hands-on with the new devices as Jason Howell and Ron Richards are amazed at how thin the new foldables actually are! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:07:49 - NEWS Android is in the center of a legal battle as GrapheneOS and Duress PIN are at the center of a criminal case More bad news on prices of phones as Qualcomm confirms chip prices are going up and reports of the Pixel 11 prices are increasing If you're using Android 6.0, AKA Marshmallow, it's time to upgrade as Google cuts support making Android 7.0 the earliest supported version PATRON PICK: Looking for an alternative to Google Photos? Look no further! 00:40:15 - HARDWARE Samsungs Galaxy Unpacked gets unpacked by Adam with a breakdown of the phones: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Z Fold 8, the Z Flip 8, And of course the watches: The Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 We were surprised to see the move to silicon carbon batteries Google showed up to Galaxy Unpacked with some announcements 01:09:34 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Now you can log into your Google Account with your face. Looks like you'll soon be able to tune your Daily Briefing to your personal tastes 01:18:23 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Bayou Byte Studio shared their new app, Journal Spaces - give it a download and check it out! Bob from Pennsylvania is curious what we think about the new Commodore Callback phone Becky B. from New Jersey found a better TV Tracking app that works with Simkl called Cinopsys and it has widgets! Shane C. suggests Refract to replace TV Time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Goodbye OnePlus	22 Jul 2026	01:22:21
We didn't realize how much we loved OnePlus until they were gone...join Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards process their grief on this week's episode along with our special preview of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:06:09 - NEWS The inevitable has happened as OnePlus pulls out of North America and Europe Weird week in Google and legal drama as the EU demands Google open Android and Search to rivals and Google and Epic drop the appeals and end the battle as third party appstores come to Google Play next week More bad news from smartphone sales as globally sales are down 4%. Thanks RAM shortage. Thanks a lot. PATRON PICK: HiSense has a phone with an E-Ink Display and a snap-on LCD Display on the back. What? 00:37:48 - HARDWARE Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is upon us tomorrow! We preview the event with what to expect and what we'll be surprised by. Not to be forgotten, Google gives us our first tease of the PIxel 11 with a glimpse of Pixel Glow Stop the presses! The Honor AI Robot Phone is available for Pre-Order AND was spotted at the World Cup Final!! 01:00:51 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Google rolls out the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixels as well as a batch of new Gemini 3.6 and 3.5 Flash AI Models To celebrate World Emoji Day, Google goes in-depth on the design of the new 3D Emojis X rolled out their new, built from the ground up (without AI) Android app 01:10:14 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Partha shares their app LyricGlow and everyone should download and install it Kevin weighs in on the demise of TV Time and recommends the combo of Trakt and Showly Bryan from NJ checks in on the TV Time-pocalypse and joins the Simkl bandwagon but wishes it had a widget Ron shares the news of the TV Time creator's new app Bingers and another upstart called Episodeo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Qualcomm's Phone Chief Talks RAMageddon and AI	17 Jul 2026	00:44:31
This week Jason Howell and Ron Richards sit down with Chris Patrick, Qualcomm's SVP and GM of Handsets and a 30-year company veteran, for a deep dive into the state of mobile. Patrick opens up about RAMageddon, how surging memory prices are squeezing phone costs at every level, and what Qualcomm is doing to innovate through it with techniques like model compression. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:00 Intro 1:36 Introducing Chris Patrick from Qualcomm 3:42 Interview Begins 5:13 What Phone Does Qualcomm's Boss Carry? 6:55 What Would've Been Impossible 30 Years Ago 9:36 AI Becoming the New Phone UI 13:00 On-Device AI: Perception, Reasoning, Action 17:05 Engineering Chips for Foldables 19:57 Inside the Qualcomm-Samsung Partnership 23:18 Galaxy Unpacked Preview 24:10 Are Wearables Replacing Smartphones? 27:51 RAMageddon: Why Phone Prices Are Surging 32:39 What Happens to Budget Android Phones 36:19 Competing With Your Own Customers 39:11 Snapdragon Summit 2026 41:02 Wrapping Up With Chris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	RAMageddon Comes For Budget Phones	15 Jul 2026	01:17:07
Jason and Huyen hold down the fort and this is one of those episodes that is filled to the brim with rumory goodness (if you like that sort of thing.) From the price of memory in cheap phones, to battery promises by big players, to basically every Pixel 11 device leaked to Amazon by Google itself, this episode is full of the future! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:08 - NEWS OnePlus is reportedly bailing on the US OnePlus will reportedly officially shut down in the US and Europe later this week Global smartphones priced below $400 will decline by 22% as memory costs soar Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind PATRON PICK: Google and Samsung beware: This Android brand just raised the bar for free battery replacements 00:32:04 - HARDWARE Official renders for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8, Watch 9, Watch 2 Ultra and Z Fold 8 leak It was nice while it lasted: Samsung reportedly ending free storage upgrades Samsung officially confirms everything new on Galaxy Watch 9 in teaser Massive Pixel 11 leak just revealed almost everything about Google's next phones The Pixel colors might rule this year Pixel Watch 5 leaks in official-looking renders with new colors, bands, watch face Nvidia appears to have discontinued the Shield TV tube streaming media player NVIDIA clarifies why you can't find a Shield TV anywhere 00:54:49 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Samsung Health will delete your data unless you hand it over for AI training ‘Magic Pointer’ app for Googlebooks released to Play Store Google Just Made Snapseed a Serious RAW Photo Editor With This New Update 01:07:07 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Dave got a OnePlus Open just in time for OnePlus to exit the market! Mike restored his old Nexus 5 and offered it to the Hall of Fame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	3 Cheers to 3 Years!	08 Jul 2026	01:26:53
For the past 3 years there has been one constant in our lives: Android. And this week is no different as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Florence Ion and Ron Richards celebrate three years of Android Faithful with a barrage of news from all the manufacturers along with a fair share of drama and disappointment. You know, the typical Android roller coaster of emotions. PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary this week and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code 3AF at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithful Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:07:25 - NEWS Breaking news as Google announces Made By Google 2026 is happening in New York City on August 12! Google gets slapped with a hefty 4.1 Billion Euros fine for blocking competition with Android More signs of OnePlus' demise as OxygenOS gets discontinued and Oppo encourages OnePlus customers to buy Oppo phones PATRON PICK: Protect your phone's battery from the summer heat! 00:40:48 - HARDWARE Samsung officially announces Galaxy Unpacked happening in London on July 22 just as they drop many teasers for the Galaxy Fold and the various shapes and sizes The Nothing 4(b) phone looks to be the real deal and Nothing keeps it going with the Nothing Ear 3(a) release Looking for a small phone? Keep an eye out for the Enough Phone coming soon. 01:03:21 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF TV Time abruptly shuts down and Ron is pissed Android 17 QPR1 hits platform stability with beta 6 release And the Android 17 July Update for Pixels just rolled out! Get ready to touch phones as Google Contacts is getting Tap to Share And the new Signatures app from Google starts rolling out as well 01:15:15 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Matt M. checks in with his Android 17 experience so far Scott Moore shares his experience after getting hit with the T-Mobile price hike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	T-Mo-Bull	01 Jul 2026	01:23:44
Android Summer continues as we prepare for the Fourth of July here in the U.S. and Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are pondering their T-Mobile bill and impossibly thin phones with huge batteries while trying to stay cool Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:14 - NEWS Hot off the heels of last week's news of T-Mobile being the best carrier in the U.S., the news breaks that T-Mobile is forcing millions of customers on legacy plans to current, more expensive plans. Not cool. Android phones alerted millions of people ahead of the earthquake in Venezuela - exactly how did it all work? Massive upgrade to 50W wireless charging may be in Qi2's future for Googe Pixel phones PATRON PICK: How can the Tecno Camon Slim be 6.39mm thick and have a 5,600mAh Battery?? 00:39:21 - HARDWARE Nothing officially revealed the Nothing 4(b) design and it's pretty good! Samsung unveils the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G and they really want you to think it's awesome Could the Samsung Rollable be coming sooner than we think? The Clicks Communicator is real and it's fantastic! A First Look video shows off the device. 00:57:41 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Android 17 making foldables fun for gaming is no joke! Hey! Google made an app for Finance! And Google is giving you more controls over backups! But Google is taking away a loophole for FitBit users to avoid Google Health You can now watch Instagram Reels on TVs with Google Cast. 01:09:42 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Becky B. from New Jersey has a use for an old Razr plus tales of selling Meta Ray Bans Jordan "Sassquatch" from Montana has a throwback use for an old phone Andrew LeRoy reports from flyover country about why T-Mobile isn't so hot and why AT&T is still king Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Android Summer	24 Jun 2026	01:25:24
We're kicking off summer...no, we're kicking off ANDROID Summer as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards get ready for a wild, green summer of new phones and operating systems with bumpy rollouts! PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithful Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:43 - NEWS This just in! T-Mobile is the best mobile carrier in the U.S. Can you believe it? Drama update for the timeline on the Google Developer verification process Looking for something to do with your old smartphone? Have you thought about turning it into a data center? PATRON PICK: If not a data center, here's 5 other things you can do with your old Android phone 00:38:48 - HARDWARE Jason reviews the Motorola Edge 2026 Lots of Nothing news as the CMF Phone is dead due to RAM Prices, the 4(B) Phone gets teased, and they're back dreaming up phones that will never get built Finally, the Google Home Speaker gets an on-sale date and a price! June 25th and $99! The OnePlus 16 might go bezel-less - where have we heard this before? 01:04:49 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Android 17's rollout has been...not so smooth as some users have lost 5G support, and other users lost touch input, and some other users lost their widgets. But hey, it's not all bad news with Android 17. They quietly added support for LHDC Audio! Looks like Google is also working on something called "Audio Memory" which likely will improve music recognition but could also listen to your conversations...but you know, in a good way. Maybe? We hope So you like to sideload apps, but how do you handle updates. Well, here's a solution! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	PolyAndroidorous	17 Jun 2026	01:18:18
The show starts with a bang as Jason, Huyen, and Flo consider what you might call Android smartphone reviewers obsession with carrying around multiple smartphones at any given time. Plus, the crew tries really REALLY hard to catch the attention of Coca-Cola. Oh, and there's plenty of chat about actual Android news as well. PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithful Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:35 - NEWS Big Day for Android: Android 17 Released! WearOS 7 Released! June Pixel Drop! Android 17 Is Now Live for Anyone With a Pixel Smartphone Check out what's new in Android 17 Wear OS 7 helps your smartwatch keep up with you June Pixel Drop: New features for creators, Gemini upgrades and more Verizon sent man a refurbished phone with MDM, then deleted his data remotely Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Reality Elite, Its New Flagship XR Chipset XREAL’s Android XR glasses will cost under $1,500, which isn’t as expensive as it sounds Related: Snap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortune PATRON PICK: /e/OS 4.0 is here: Murena's Android fork makes it even easier to escape Google's clutches 00:44:12 - HARDWARE Exclusive: Nothing headphones and smartphones are now available at Best Buy in the US This budget phone has a dot-matrix camera lens. Lenovo’s new rugged Android tablet has a removable battery, now on sale for $499 00:56:43 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Waze now shows traffic lights on your route, but it’s rolling out slowly Telegram brings back its Wear OS app after five years with chats, voice messages, more 01:05:04 - COMMUNITY Tharanga from Australia agrees with Huyen from last week's AI tirade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Huyen Angers the AI Gods	10 Jun 2026	01:25:06
We're still recovering from last week's After Hours Ulefone insanity, luckily Huyen Tue Dao returns to the show to ground Jason Howell and Ron Richards as things get real about AI and Development. PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithful Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:08:43 - NEWS Check your Spam folder! You might have money from the Google Assistant settlement waiting for you to claim! Looks like Google has quietly been buying code from developers to train AI. Is that a bad thing? Why does it feel icky? And here we thought we were getting along with Apple? Apple's newest commercial really tries hard to make Android look bad. PATRON PICK: The old Google Nest Mini and Audio and heading off the shelves ahead of the new devices finally coming out 00:42:12 - HARDWARE Looks like there's going to be a lot of Googlebooks to choose from Tablets are in again! ASUS is back in the game with the new ASUS Pad! Unboxing the Motorola Edge 2026 00:56:48 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF There's a ton of new cool stuff in the Android June Canary Release! Like how Screen Reactions work! Check out how Magic Cue works in third party apps! Google is creating the stuff of nightmares thanks to Gemini Personal Intelligence with Dreambeans Goodbye Pixel Studio, we had fun with you while it lasted NewPipe and other open source apps are preparing for the Sideloading apocalypse 01:17:13 - COMMUNITY George writes in to share that he uses ProtonMail by emailing us with ProtonMail for Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Samsung's Crease Lightning	03 Jun 2026	01:26:27
We're thrilled to welcome Robb Dunewood from Daily Tech News Show and The Tech Jawn to the show and it's weird and wild week! Jason Howell and Ron Richards weren't quite prepared for how weird it would get. PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithful Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:08:30 - NEWS Microsoft is getting in on the Agentic AI game on Android as well with Project Solara The next Google Store is opening in Tokyo! We've got market data! The US Smartphone market declined by 3% in Q1 and the Foldable market was down as well. PATRON PICK: Proton Mail is making it easy for you to switch from GMail to Proton Mail 00:36:20 - HARDWARE A big leaked view of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is shocking! And perhaps the crease will be better? Looking for the perfect high-end foldable? Look no further than the the Vertu Alphafold priced at $6,800 We're not kidding with this one: a scuba diver found the Pixel Watch 5 in the ocean. You can't make this up. Or maybe you can? The Google Home Speaker with Gemini may be finally going on sale...in Canada. 01:00:29 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF The Android Feature Drop for June is here and it's packed with safety and fashion! Google Gemini Spark is now available and Jason has been hands-on with it The next generation of document scanning is here with Google Drive and it's pretty darn impressive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Agents! Agents! Agents!	27 May 2026	01:24:35
Hey hey the gang's all here for the Google I/O Post Mortem. Huyen Tue Dao returns from KotlinConf to join Florence Ion, Jason Howell and Ron Richards to put a bow on Google I/O and wrap things up and make sense of all the AI plus the news of the week in Android. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:06:51 - NEWS In case you missed it, there was A LOT of things announced at Google I/O. 100 things in fact... Google managed to sneak in some Android news at Google I/O, including a sneak peek at the upcoming "Continue On" feature Over in Apple land, iOS27 may support Google Cast natively, but with a catch PATRON PICK: Details on the phones that will work with Gemini Intelligence may be disappointing for people with older phones 00:41:05 - HARDWARE Was there a Pixel 11/Pixel Glow tease at Google I/O? Calm down, no there wasn't. Rollable phones are the next big thing and it looks like Samsung will be leading the way again Flo is hands-on with the Fitbit Air and has opinions about the new Google Health app 01:07:08 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Another bit of Android at Google I/O was Android Halo and we found out what it is! Jumping on the trend...Android icons go Disco! Google Play will soon start letting you know when you have a "dead" app on your phone 01:15:50 - COMMUNITY Howard from San Diego was at the opening of the new Google Store and shared photos CCOMario found a Samsung gesture for screenshots that they never knew existed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Google I/O 2026	20 May 2026	00:53:47
The day has finally arrived! With the world of developers and Google enthusiasts descending on Mountain View, CA for the annual Google I/O conference! Jason Howell and Ron Richards braved the sun and brutal heat to bring you all the I/O experience from the keynote to hands-on demos and more! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:01:58 - GEMINI In case you haven't noticed, Gemini is kind of a big deal at Google and was the backbone for the announcements and updates from the Google Keynote address. From the latest and greatest Gemini 3.5 Flash to updates to the Gemini App and everything in-between. 00:19:21 - SEARCH This year's I/O Keynote brought about some pretty dramatic updates and changes to the search engine experience, mainly drive by the past year's success of AI Overviews and more advances in, you guessed it...Gemini 00:33:50 - ANDROID While the Keynote was light on Android, there was an entire section dedicated to Android XR and we got to check out some of the new glasses We also got to experience the new Android Auto and yes, the new updates are impactful! While all this happened, Google announced WearOS 7 and some developer updates for Google TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Android's Intelligence Era - A Conversation with Sameer Samat	12 May 2026	01:14:42
Google I/O season officially kicks off as The Android Show: I/O Edition unveils what Google has been up to when it comes to Android, with a shift from "Operating System" to "Intelligence System." We're excited to welcome Sameer Samat, President, Android Ecosystem at Google back to the show to break down what it all means and discuss the details of today's announcements along with a broad range of topics from Gemini and AI to the new Googlebooks to the controversial sideloading apps topic and what it means to steward an operating system used by billions of people globally. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:00:40 - NEWS Google unveiled The Android Show: I/O Edition and rolled out a ton of new features aimed at evolving Android into an "Intelligence System" along with introducing the new line of laptops called Googlebooks, updates to Android Auto and much more! 00:09:27 - INTERVIEW An in-depth discussion with Sameer Samat, President, Android Ecosystem at Google about the news coming out of The Android Show: I/O Edition 00:57:15 - HARDWARE Google also launched the new line of fitness trackers, the Fitbit Air And in doing so, killed the Fitbit Premium app and rebranded it to Google Health and a lot of people are unhappy about that 01:05:21 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Ahead of Google I/O, Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 2 rolled out with bug fixes and a little bit of new stuff Photography fans rejoiced as Google finally released Snapseed 4.0! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Pixel Glow - We Heard You Like Lights	06 May 2026	01:20:01
An exciting time for Android is on the horizon and Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are very much here for it! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:04 - NEWS Well, it happened - The Android Show - Google I/O Edition was announced for next week on May 12! Also Google is looking for vibe coded contributions to the Countdown to Google I/O. The OnePlus downward spiral continues as reports emerge that OnePlus is being merged with RealMe After years of leaks, Evan Blass aka EvLeaks is calling it quits, again. PATRON PICK: More leaks and sneak peeks at what Pixel Glow might be, this time on a laptop! 00:38:28 - HARDWARE The new line of Motorola Razr Foldables for 2026 are here! A leak of the Pixel 11 reveals more about the camera, the Tensor G6 and the specs A timeline emerges for the Clicks Communicator 00:55:36 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Google is making Cars smarter with Gemini A new AI Assistant app was released by Google...and then disappeared Now you can make custom Multi-view screens on YouTube TV! 01:09:32 - COMMUNITY Mike from GA shares his take on people's reaction to smart glasses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Geminification of Google I/O	29 Apr 2026	01:20:13
Huyen, Ron, and Jason look at the passage of time on Android and all that it brings. From an Easter egg that's a little long in the tooth, to the possible beginning of the end of the Fitbit brand. It's all here! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:21 - NEWS With Google I/O around the corner, it looks like the pre-show will be The Android Show a week before again...or will it? Reports indicate that OpenAI is developing a smartphone for 2028 Need some "Proactive Assistance"? Gemini might be able to help you out soon PATRON PICK:The repairability revolution gets a bolt of support thanks to Fairphone who posted positive numbers in 2025 00:33:11 - HARDWARE It seems like something is happening to the Fitbit brand with Google Health waiting in the wings. Especially with the Fitbit Air on the horizon. Now Samsung has Smart Glasses, here's what they look like. They look like glasses. Want the OnePlus Watch 4? Well you can get it? Kinda? On AliExpress? And if you need a big tablet, the One Plus Tab 4 is coming out and it's pretty cool! If only anyone outside of India could get it. 00:54:47 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Android 17 cannot be stopped! Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is here, already! In a once in a decade move, Google is redesigning all their app icons and now with more gradients! Hey Samsung people, your OneUI 8.5 update is landing and you get AirDrop too! 01:09:59 - COMMUNITY Ken from Batavia, NY spins a tale of his switching from Android to iPhones and back again Tharanga from Melbourne, Australia is not pleased at all with Gemini on Google Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Android vs Apple Loyalty	22 Apr 2026	01:22:00
The gang is all back together as Florence Ion has an announcement for Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao and the Android Faithful family! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:54 - NEWS Who is more loyal? iOS users or Android users? The results may surprise you! A huge update for Android Developers as the Android CLI and Skills introduce ways to build even faster PATRON PICK: Google Gemini is rolling out to Android Auto and the response is not great 00:39:00 - HARDWARE No really, the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold is really sold out this time. Samsung means it. But the Trifold 2 is coming and it will be thinner! What exactly is Pixel Glow and how will it light up future Google laptops and phones? The OnePlus Watch 4 preps for a global launch, but...really? Meanwhile in China, they unveiled the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra which could be the gaming device we laughed at in last weeks' After Hours And yet, it looks like OnePlus is shutting down operations in Europe? 01:01:45 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF The 4th Beta of Android 17 is here and it may be light but it has an Easter Egg! Google Gemini amps up Nano Banana with Personal Intelligence to let you make even more, possibly creepy, personalized images Nothing made an app to help transfer files too between Macs and Android! It's called Warp and it went away but now it's back. 01:13:01 - COMMUNITY Mark Zip remembers we had apps to transfer files over a decade ago! Brad writes in with tales of repairing Pixel A devices successfully Raven reminisces about the Google Pixel 5 phone but in white. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Moto-repairability	15 Apr 2026	01:15:05
Proving that technology can make anything can happen in 2026, especially if you're rocking an Android phone, Ron Richards puts his Pixel 10 Pro to the test by doing the show via his phone's mobile hotspot from a hotel in the Midwest so he can join Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell for the latest in the world of Android! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:03 - NEWS Good news, kinda? Smartphone sales were up, slightly, in Q1 2026! And yet Samsung is quietly raising prices on their devices. Do you get a lot of scam phone calls? Google is working to protect you even more from them. PATRON PICK: The Google Pixel triumphs over Apple and Samsung in repairability but Motorola outpaces them all 00:34:55 - HARDWARE Check out this wild, wide foldable phone from Huawei Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming in July and looks to unveil the new, wider Samsung Galaxy Z Fold with an S-Pen? Missed out on the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold? Now's your chance to get one again at stores in malls across America. The Find X9 Ultra from Oppo leaks days before it's announced and it's full of photography goodness 00:54:52 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Apple may have Tap to Share, but now Google is bringing it to Android If you ever thought that the one thing Android Auto was missing was Google Meet, well the wait is over. Sometimes good things do happen to apps, in this case, Spotify now lets you turn off video completely in their app! 01:05:37 - COMMUNITY Michael writes in to share his loyalty to the stylus! David emails to remind Jason it was his tip back in the AAA days about isopropyl alcohol to remove sticky goo from tacky rubber devices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Beckham Not Feuding With Motorola	08 Apr 2026	01:31:21
Jason is joined by Huyen who just got back from Japan last night and somehow never crossed paths with guest Matteo Doni from TechTravelGeeks⁩ who was in Japan at the same time! The synergies in tonights show don't stop there either. Also, prepare yourself for Santa Howell and his grab bag of goodies from the archives of Android! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:24 - NEWS Samsung Messages Will be Discontinued in July 5 new features for Android XR PATRON PICK: Google Cast support rolling out to Samsung TVs, and not just the newest ones 00:28:23 - HARDWARE Motorola heard my plea, and the new Moto G Stylus 2026 might be the affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra we've been waiting for Great to see Lenovo announce this multi-year global partnership with David Beckham! Motorola and T-Mobile are bringing a new 5G tablet to the US, and it looks like it'll be easy on my wallet Device Startup Nothing Technology Plans to Release AI Glasses Next Year 00:54:59 - MORE HARDWARE Google just launched a special edition Pixel with exclusive wallpapers and icons Someone got a hold of the LG Rollable to show us all how it works, and it makes me wish LG were still around. But would you buy it? I held the OnePlus Nord 6, and it feels nothing like a 9,000mAh phone 01:15:51 - APPS @shimritby: Sweet news for our Google AI Pro subscribers! You can't filter Play Store reviews by your device model anymore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	A Gemini-Powered Siri	01 Apr 2026	01:16:56
We've got Android on our mind as Android 17 takes a major step forward and Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards wrap up the month of March with an array of phones and Android related news to gear up for a busy few weeks leading up to Google I/O. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:48 - NEWS The first step in Google's new sideloading solution kicks off as Developer Verification opens up Apple hires an Ex-Google Exec to lead AI Marketing Have you dreamt of that killer VR/AR App? Now you can vibe code it for Android XR PATRON PICK: The unbelievable has happened as Swift now supports Android with the new Swift for Android SDK 00:32:07 - HARDWARE Our first glimpse at CAD Render leaks of the Google Pixel 11 show some interesting changes to the camera island Physical keyboards are IN as the Unihertz Titan Elite 2 skyrockets to success on Kickstarter Lots of activity with Google TV as Wal-Mart's ONN brand readies a new Stick device and a new Set Top Box and Xiaomi launches a new stick device without 4K support 00:54:52 - APPS The Android 17 Beta 3 has been released and its full of very cool features! More Android Auto goodness including background audio from YouTube support! Looking for a secure alternative to Google Workspace? Proton has you covered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Android's Loose Garden	25 Mar 2026	01:19:17
We're tending to the Android garden now that Spring has arrived with the return of Jason Howell who joins Ron Richards and Florence Ion for a show packed with leaks and drama plus a rare rugged Ulefone spotted in the wild! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:10 - NEWS An update from Google on the Sideloading Drama that comes with a 24 hour waiting period and set of steps to enable it! GrapheneOS takes a stand against age verification requirements for operating systems Some staggering numbers about phone trade-ins and what they say about Android phone owners PATRON PICK: A leak reveals how budget phones may react to the RAM shortage 00:39:25 - HARDWARE Flo wraps up the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with a rundown of the AI Features and a deep dive on the Camera We're stunned, yet not surprised, by reports that Amazon is, yet again, developing a smartphone More reports of OnePlus' demise? Where there's smoke, there's often fire, this is getting weird! Oooh check out the REDMAGIC 11 Air Trace Edition Gaming Phone! 00:59:10 - APPS The March Canary update for Android is out and it's got a bunch of neat stuff! Android Auto is evolving and Google shares how it's expanding within the vehicle Google Messages is getting three features that everyone agrees are good: Mentions, Trash Folder and Live Location Sharing! 01:10:20 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Sergei writes in with his wish for Google Maps features for EV drivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Inside the Android Bench & AI LLM Rankings with Matthew McCullough from Google	20 Mar 2026	00:34:12
We're super excited to present a special edition of Android Faithful, welcoming back friend of the show and VP Product, Android Developer Experience at Google, Matthew McCullough who joins Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to go behind the scenes on the making of the new Android Bench and the AI LLM Rankings recently made available to Android Developers. Matthew was kind enough to give us some time out of his day to give us the inside scoop on what went into the effort, exactly how and why Gemini came out on top of the LLM rankings and a provide a glimpse of what's to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Green on the Inside	18 Mar 2026	01:21:04
It's a special GREEN day for Android and we celebrate it with the triumphant return of Huyen Tue Dao as she joins Florence Ion and Ron Richards to dive headfirst into the green dyed waters of Android news this week! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:10 - NEWS Google went to SF for GDC and brought news for gamers and game developers Lookout! There's a new top phone manufacturer in town of foldables and its...Motorola! Things got real weird in the OnePlus Community app in the US, but they're back to normal PATRON PICK: That was quick! Samsung is done selling the Galaxy Trifold! 00:34:40 - HARDWARE Flo's got some more review notes of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and news on the Perplexity hot word and people are getting headaches from the display? There's a leak of the Motorola Razr 2026 and it sure is Pantone Purple! We get a great update on the status of the Google Find My Hub network 00:56:40 - APPS A massive, immersive update to Google Maps has arrived and people are freaking out! New scam protections rollout to Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram by Meta and Instagram is shutting down End-to-End encryption on Direct Messages Google rolls out Transit mode for Pixel devices and it's pretty darn cool. 01:11:51 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Sean writes in with another suggestion of a phone with an SD Card expansion slot Tharanga from Melbourne, Australia shows off HIS Unihertz phone Joey checks in with an update on his new Pebble watch and how little he's had to charge it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Android's "Swole" Era	11 Mar 2026	01:27:50
It's the post Mobile World Congress hangover, which is the perfect time for hands-on reviews with two of the hottest phones you can get right now and Florence Ion and Jason Howell have got 'em! Oh and Ron Richards is back to hear all about it! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:55 - NEWS Goodbye revenue share! Google drops their cut from the Google Play store and makes other changes sooner then they had to, but why!?!?! Google is ranking AIs and giving developers more tools with their new Android Bench Quick! Check your Google Play Perks, you may have $400 off on a new Pixel 10 Pro PATRON PICK: Google Play begins shaming apps that are battery hogs 00:33:18 - HARDWARE Are you ready for the Google Pixel 10A hands-on review? Cause it' s a good one! How about our impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra? Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone (4A) Pro and the Nothing Headphone (a) and they're both pretty rad! The first glimpses of the OnePlus 15T have emerged and they're intriguing! Unfortunately, OnePlus and Oppo are raising prices on everything due to market conditions The physical keyboard revolution continues with the daring Unihertz Titan 2 Elite! 01:03:54 - APPS Want a different news app? Check out Particle AI, now with a feature to turn news articles into audio podcasts 01:14:01 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Ian from the UK has a suggestion for an icon to link to a file on Google Drive Robert is curious if MicroSD cards could be a solution to the RAM price increase crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Pixel's Big Booty Drop	04 Mar 2026	01:31:57
Jason and Flo are joined by Juan Bagnell to mostly discuss this year's biggest Mobile World Congress hardware announcements, but they couldn't help but start with the junk in Google's trunk. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:04:12 - NEWS March 2026 Feature Drop: Pixel 10 ‘Comfort’ view, custom AI icons, At a Glance ‘My commute,’ & more Oh great, here comes 6G Qualcomm and Other Industry Leaders Commit to 6G Trajectory Towards Commercialization Starting from 2029 Onwards Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite is the biggest smartwatch chip upgrade in 3 years Samsung hits pause on next-gen Edge, Z TriFold phones, but is optimistic about the S Pen PATRON PICK: Motorola has a tiny new black box at MWC that wants to kill Android Auto cables 0:33:22 - HARDWARE I tried Honor's ultra-thin foldable phone at MWC 2026, and it's almost too powerful A closer look at Honor’s Robot Phone Honor’s new MagicPad 4 is the world’s thinnest Android tablet Oppo teases the Find N6’s crease-less display ahead of rumored March launch Tecno revives modular Android devices with new concept phone 1:00:48 - MORE HARDWARE Lenovo is working on a foldable that could be both your handheld and desktop The Motorola Razr Fold is shaping up to be pure flagship Motorola confirms GrapheneOS support for a future phone, bringing over features Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra-slim power bank 1:21:37 - FEEDBACK Paul wants to know how to add a shortcut to files on the homescreen David just noticed some questions appear when he blocks a call in Google Phone Dialer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026	25 Feb 2026	01:23:33
Well whaddaya know, Jason Howell and Florence Ion are on the scene with Samsung's newest flagship series, the Galaxy S26 lineup, for at least a part of the show. Plus, Flo details Google's agentic Gemini news, Google I/O dates are here, and Jason reviews the Motorola Moto Watch. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:00:11 - SAMSUNG GALAXY UNPACKED Flo and Jason go hands-on with the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra 0:20:12 - NEWS A more intelligent Android on Samsung Galaxy S26 Google I/O 2026 confirmed for May 19: Here's what to expect Android malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement) Patron Pick: Calling Cards made Google Contacts too busy, but a fix is in the works 0:49:02 - MORE HARDWARE Google's Pixel 10a Brings Gemini Live and Satellite SOS to the Mid-Range I tested Motorola's new Moto Watch on a snowboarding trip and came back frustrated 1:07:38 - APPS Pixel At a Glance adds Sports and Finance updates Olympics on Peacock on Google TV was EXCELLENT Google, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4 1:17:09 - FEEDBACK Nicholas goes to bat for the usefulness of Air Drop compatibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Android 17 Bumpy Launch	18 Feb 2026	01:18:08
We're still reeling from the roller coaster launch of Android 17 but we're doing our best to hold our own as Florence Ion, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao ponder the new OS beta along with more AirDrop/QuickShare news and lots of new phones to discuss! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:30 - NEWS The first beta for Android 17 was released after a bit of back and forth from Google QuickShare is making adjustments to be more like AirDrop and AirDrop compatibility is available for Pixel 9s! PATRON PICK: Unlock the Android Auto Developer Options for more control of your in-car experience! 00:32:13 - HARDWARE There's leaks of the upcoming Google Pixel 10A and the colors are delightful and the EU shows the battery life is impressive! Could it be? Could NVIDIA be working on a NEW NVIDIA Shield TV device? Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming and that means that all the specs for the upcoming S26 line have leaked along with a possible glimpse of the WIDE Foldable? Is it wider than the Pixel Fold? And some new phones in the world with the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the global release of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 00:58:03 - APPS Now you can pin tabs on Chrome on Android! Looks like Now Playing will graduate to a full app but maybe for Pixels only? Nothing's Playground launches letting you vibe code your own widgets with AI, but is it any good? 01:10:40 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Chris K writes in for an AirDrop like experience via PushBullet @MColey on Threads shares how their family uses AirDrop on iOS to share photos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Keep Your Frenemies Close Enough to AirDrop	11 Feb 2026	01:15:16
Love is in the air this Valentine's week...a love affair with all things Android as Ron Richards is reunited with Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell to revel in confirmed (not leaks!) of Samsung news plus drama around YouTube Music. Ah, Amore! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:46 - NEWS We've got more data on Smartphone sales growth in 2025 and Honor and Nothing impress with their increases As if the AirDrop for Android news couldn't get any better, Google sweetens it even more beyond Pixels Looks like Gemini will be quite prominent on Android PCs PATRON PICK: Google Messages is bringing back a key RCS feature you might not have noticed disappeared 00:32:12 - HARDWARE We've got the details on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event Some news on the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 going wide (pun intended) Jason test drives the INMO Air3 glasses and gets Android in his face! 00:54:10 - APPS Much ado about nothing with YouTube Music and access to Lyrics. Plus AI Playlists are here! More on Google Home's update to enable support for smart buttons in automations The At-A-Glance Widget on Google Pixels is going high contrast! 01:07:09 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Patrick from Middle Tennessee shares some recommendations of good music players for Android! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Unboxing the Motorola Moto Watch	04 Feb 2026	01:18:10
With Ron gone (in Portland for pinball, don't worry), Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Huyen Tue Dao do their best to hold down the fort. From Android desktop UI leaks to Nvidia's masterful 10 year (and counting) run with the Shield, to a live unboxing of the new Motorola Moto Watch, everything you need for Android bliss is right here. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:33 - NEWS Android’s full desktop interface leaks: New status bar, Chrome Extensions ChromeOS will be ‘phased out’ in 2034 as Android PCs arrive late, court docs suggest Google releases ‘Desktop Camera’ app that’s seemingly for Android PCs Android 16 is off to a strong start in Google's latest usage breakdown Google Pixel expected to see ‘strongest growth’ in 2026, report says Patron Pick: Motorola is getting away with zero OS updates thanks to regulatory loophole 00:36:11 - HARDWARE Motorola Moto Watch first look There won’t be a Nothing Phone 4 this year Nothing’s next over-ear headphones reportedly cost around $150, launching in March Nothing Phone 4a series leak reveals launch date, and it's just weeks away Inside Nvidia’s 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever 00:58:12 - APPS Gemini in navigation is now available for walking and cycling in Google Maps. Fitbit's co-founders are back with a new app, and you can sign up for the limited beta This free app turns your Android phone into an iPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Should We Talk About the Weather?	28 Jan 2026	01:11:44
Thankfully the snowstorm stopped in time for Ron Richards to dig out and join Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao for the latest in Android news from OnePlus to Samsung and of course a dash of Google and Gemini for fun. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:55 - NEWS OnePlus responds to reports of their demise and it's not really confidence building... Ron was glad he wasn't alone in having Pixel Weather fail completely during the snow storm last weekend. EU is coming after Google, again, this time for how deeply Gemini is integrated into Android Patron Pick: Say goodbye to this killer feature in GMail you probably didn't even know existed! 00:36:39 - HARDWARE Some glimpses of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra shows a cool two-tone camera back design More peeks of the Samsung Galaxy S26, this time at the camera bump via the Qi2 battery bank! We hope you're sitting down because Samsung revealed how much the Galaxy Z Trifold will cost in the US and it's a lot! It's available now! 00:50:01 - APPS Now you can sync your queues across the web and Android on YouTube Music Feel free to celebrate now that Google Photos Me Meme feature is here. Or Not. But you should really celebrate now that Google Sans is an available font in Google Docs and other apps! 00:57:52 - FEEDBACK Jezz from Australia wants to know how to screenshot the Gemini overlay? Ken from Batavia, NY weighs in on the iOS vs Android debate Frank R. clears up the confusion about Porsche Design and Honor Phones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	OnePlus: Not Dead Yet?	21 Jan 2026	01:14:04
Rumors swirl about a popular manufacturer's demise but we see right through it plus the latest Gemini news that Google has to offer to keep Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards amused in the key of Android for another week! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:05 - NEWS We've got Q4 2025 smartphone market data and it shows growth! ASUS confirmed no new phones this year and maybe even beyond 2026 Also, news of OnePlus's demise may have been overwrought, but there's definitely something happening in Oppo-land The latest from Google and Gemini is called Personal Intelligence and Jason got the advanced look at it! Patron Pick: Smartphones are likely going to be more expensive this year and here's why... 00:35:50 - HARDWARE Someone's Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold already broke...oops. Honor is hard at work ripping off the iPhone Air, making a wacky camera phone with Porsche and Jason compared the Honor Magic8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at the Grand Canyon! The new battery king might be the RealMe P4 Power with a 10,001 mAh battery! 00:51:46 - APPS Google is looking to amp up MagicCue thanks to Google Wallet and Tasks Need a quicker answer from Gemini? Google has a button for that. There are some major upgrades to Voice Search from Google featuring, you guessed it, Gemini. Nova Launcher lives again with a new owner! And now there will be ads, but that's ok! 01:03:02 - FEEDBACK Robert from Alaska blesses us with the discovery of the rugged phone Xever 7 Pro from RugOne, and it's a doozy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Root of All Creaselessness	14 Jan 2026	01:26:42
Making a triumphant return from CES, Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to wind down from Vegas and get into the latest Android headlines from the past week. Plus stay tuned for a major update from the Android Faithful fam at the end of the show! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:57 - NEWS We wrap up CES with Jason and Mishaal's experiences at the show Google released the first Pixel update of 2026 with the January Pixel Update The world shook as Apple chose Google Gemini to provide AI for Siri via a Joint Statement between the two companies Don't worry, ChromeOS isn't going anywhere! Patron Pick: Can tiny speakers be the future for cooling devices? 00:44:07 - HARDWARE Our first Leaky Peaky of the year is the Pixel 10A and it's red color Foldables Lightning Round begins with Motorola surprising at CES with the Motorola Razr Fold! Jason got to check it out at CES! Oppo is prepping to go after Apple with it's new foldable Don't get your hopes up for a new foldable from OnePlus though The mystery deepens behind Samsung's foldable's creases Jason loves his new Flashback camera! 01:04:50 - APPS Now you can avoid vertical video by filtering out Shorts from search results on the YouTube app Soon you can finally make your own Calling Card for yourself on Android, here's how G-Mail is getting all Gemini'd up in here with new AI Features 01:15:06 - FEEDBACK James wants to know what we think of the new Desktop Mode on Pixel Phones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Let's Hear From Jason On Location At CES 2026	07 Jan 2026	01:35:42
Back from the holidays and ready to dive into 2026 for Android and what better way to start than with CES? Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards break down all the Android related news coming out of Las Vegas and we get hands-on reports from Jason Howell on the scene at CES 2026! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:58 - CES NEWS We've got all the Android related CES news at AndroidFaithful.com! Google showed up at CES and put Android XR on the Sphere, made some Google TV announcements and extended their partnership with XREAL Samsung had a lot to say about AI, but that's okay because everyone fell in love with the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold Patron Pick: GE Lighting’s new Matter-compatible smart shades impressed the patrons! 00:40:05 - CES HARDWARE Clicks made a big splash with the Clicks Communicator but the Clicks Power Keyboard is the sneaky winner Watch lovers rejoice, the Pebble Round 2 has arrived TCL continues their NXTPAPER devices with the NxtPaper 70 Pro Phone and Note A1 NXTPAPER It's real and it's delightful, the Honor Robot AI Phone was on the scene For something minimal, european and secure, check out the Punkt MC03 phone, with a subscription 01:21:21 - NON-CES NEWS Google makes a major change to the Android Open Source Project release schedule Motorola's upcoming Razr Foldable phone design leaks ASUS may be getting out of the smartphone business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The First Annual APK Awards	24 Dec 2025	01:28:27
The moment you've been waiting for as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards gather to present the best (and weirdest) in the world of Android for 2025 and unveil the winners of our first annual end of the year awards, the APKs! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:42 - NEWS Don't worry about the New Year's deadline, Google is extending the move from Assistant to Gemini further into 2026 Unfortunately Gemini's takeover of Google Home ruined Christmas for some kids this year Mishaal has the details of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 Patron Pick: Could Sodium-Ion batteries be the next big thing in smartphones someday? 00:35:56 - HARDWARE Details emerge on the OnePlus 15T and the Honor Magic V6 Is Samsung developing a widescreen foldable to pre-compete with the Apple Foldable? 00:49:26 - The 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs) We present the winners of the first ever Android Faithful end of year awards for Best Phone, Best Foldable, Best Accessory, Best Innovation, Biggest News Story of 2025 and Weirdest News Story of 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	An Android Tablet... On Wheels?	17 Dec 2025	01:14:42
Another glorious week on the Android Faithful podcast with Jason Howell reviewing a 32" tablet, Mishaal flexing his Google sleuthing muscles all over Android 17, and Huyen bringing the TURBO to 2026! Don't forget the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs!!!) You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at 11:59pm ET! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:05:18 - NEWS Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching Galaxy Z TriFold Becomes Instant Hit, Sold Out Within Minutes Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for Android 17 could mimic this helpful iOS feature to reduce motion sickness Patron pick: Google's Stadia controller just got a big upgrade courtesy of Steam 0:32:25 - HARDWARE Jason reviews the KTC 32" Android Tablet OnePlus says its upcoming ‘Turbo’ gaming phones are ‘frighteningly strong’ Return of 4GB RAM in smartphones by 2026 amidst DRAM crisis 2026 Smartphone Shipment Forecasts Revised Down as Memory Shortage Drives BoM Costs Up 0:52:09 - APPS Instagram hands you the keys to control 'Your Algorithm' in Reels, plans to expand Bringing state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate 0:59:35 - FEEDBACK Jeff is having Pixel 10 Qi2 issues Hilton thinks monochrome icons make Android less usable Morgan shares a (long) report on Google's sub-par customer service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	What is Reality?	10 Dec 2025	01:24:47
It's an exciting week at Android Faithful as Jason Howell and Florence Ion share their Android XR experience with Ron Richards and we kickoff the first ever Android Faithful awards...the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos or the APKs!!! You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at Midnight ET! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:38 - HARDWARE All the details of the new AI Glasses unveiled by Google at the Android XR event A bunch of Samsung news as it likes like they're adding Qi2 wireless to the Galaxy S26 And Samsung rolls out OneUI 8.5 And we can't get enough of the Tri Fold. Here's info on the fingerprint scanner and a glimpse of a 4 camera prototype Pebble unveils their latest product, a ring! It's a memory ring and it's open for pre-order! Patron Pick: 90:10 Split-Screen multitasking in Android is brilliant… so why do I almost never use it? 00:45:15 - NEWS A Judge limits Google's contracts to a single year The EU is coming after Google's AI Summaries Patron Pick: Check out this adorable MagSafe E-Reader! 00:59:23 - APPS We got new gestures with the latest WearOS update Opera makes it easier to choose your AI within their browser Get a glimpse of Face Editing in the upcoming Google Photos update 01:07:02 - The 2025 APKs We unveil the first ever Android Faithful awards - The 2025 APKs - voting is open now at https://bit.ly/2025apks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Samsung Trifold is Tri-ing Too Hard	03 Dec 2025	01:32:51
We're kicking off the last month of 2025 with Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards pondering everything from multi-tasking to foldables to earbuds and whether or not icons should be themed or as the developer intended them to be? So many questions to start the end of 2025... Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:20 - NEWS The last Pixel / Android Drop of 2025 has arrived and we've got all the details of Android 16 QPR2 Google is hyping the next wave of news from Android XR coming next week The wait is over! The OnePlus 15 is going on-sale for pre-orders in the US on December 4th and you can get a free smartwatch or earbuds in the process! Patron Pick: 90:10 Split-Screen multitasking in Android is brilliant… so why do I almost never use it? 00:44:18 - HARDWARE It's finally happening, Samsung quietly announces the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold (yes it's just called the Trifold) Flo's End of 2025 hardware picks for Ear Buds are in and they've got bling Sony unveiled their 200 Megapixel camera sensor and it's going to be in phones soon 01:10:14 - APPS Google may be getting ride of the Weather app! Netflix got rid of Casting support! MKBHD's wallpaper app is shutting down! 01:20:52 - FEEDBACK Matt from Louisville provides an amusing solve to the lack of Gemini features for his Pixel Buds Mike from Ohio shares how Google Photos and AI helped make some memorable photos for his family Craig K. ponders how sustainable the Fairphone actually is... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Airdropping Droids	26 Nov 2025	01:20:48
So much to give thanks for this week as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards process the implications of AirDrop on Android, the affordability crisis in phones and exciting new hardware designs in phones! BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Support Android Faithful at Patreon and get 25% off using code: BLACKFRIDAY Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:27 - NEWS The unthinkable happened: AirDrop works with Android! US customers aren't upgrading their phones as fast as they used to Hints of Google's 'Aluminium OS' for Android to PCs Gemini arrives on Android Auto! Patron Pick: Samsung's Now Bar and Now Brief are the Google Now experience I've been missing 00:44:25 - HARDWARE Upstart manufacturer Nubia has got two Foldables coming soon Check out this modular feature phone running Android, it's wild! Honor's Robot Phone is real, and it's fantastic - get your first glimpse of it in person 00:58:50 - APPS Perplexity has been busy! Comet for Android launched and Perplexity may be powering Bixby for Samsung Google ain't messing around as Nano Banana goes Pro 01:12:14 - FEEDBACK Hilton shares his excitement for Microsoft Co-Pilot Kiril explains how skiing and cold weather makes Face Unlock a necessity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Gigantic Gemini News	19 Nov 2025	01:24:55
It's a big episode full of first looks, glimpses and glances as Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards gear up for everything from AI to OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more this week in the world of Android. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:13 - NEWS Gemini 3 has landed and here's how Mishaal put it to the test More developments in the Google Sideloading emotional rollercoaster Android apps are coming to Steam? Android 17 updates focusing on alternate app stores, gaming controllers and contacts management privacy Patron Pick: Android is about to get better facial recognition 00:39:45 - HARDWARE The official Android Faithful OnePlus 15 Review Unboxing the Moto G Play 2026, a nice low end phone The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold gets another pre-release update 01:02:38 - APPS Google Play announced the best games and apps of 2025! Google's attempt at Apple's NameDrop might be coming to Android soon? Predictive weather gets a boost from Google's WeatherNext 2 model on Pixel Weather 01:15:11 - FEEDBACK Joey checks in now that he got his new Pebble Watch Joseph wants to know if the Onn 4k Pro is a good buy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The OnePlus 15's Screaming Camera	12 Nov 2025	01:30:49
We've got an exciting pair of new phones to look at as Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are showing them off to Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards along with the latest in the ongoing sagas from the world of Android Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:40 - HARDWARE First looks at the OnePlus 15 Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra camera to the Pixel 10 Pro Rumors and renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra The Samsung Galaxy XR might be available in more countries in 2026 00:35:20 - NEWS The Google Vs. Epic legal drama took a surprise turn towards a settlement?!? And what does this mean for sideloading? The November PIxel Drop is here and it's filled with some cool new features Patron Pick: A YouTuber put phone batteries to the test and the results are fascinating! 01:07:55 - APPS Launcher news! Niagra launcher has themes! Another Nova Launcher update! There's a new minimalist launcher aimed at older adults and beginners! OpenAI's SORA app is now available on Android Big Gemini updates to Google Maps and Android Auto 01:22:44 - FEEDBACK MattBatt writes in with memories of his LG G4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	May Your Databases and Code Stay Secure	05 Nov 2025	01:27:09
It's Election Night in the US and Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are abuzz with the world of Android ranging from Android Developer updates to AI powered Robots and phones with physical keyboard. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:07 - NEWS Well, it's happened - Google has opened up the Play Store's gates in the US after the Epic Games court ruling Android Developers take note as Google announces new tools and programs for Google Play plus new AI experiences on The Android Show A leaker reveals exactly how Cellebrite can hack into Pixel phones Patron Pick: Why don't the best Android phones ever make it to the US? 00:44:58 - HARDWARE Experience the LOOI Robot which turns your phone into an AI Powered, desktop robot! Hands on with the Unihertz Titan 2 and it's elegant physical keyboard The Samsung Galaxy S26 will be unveiled in San Francisco next February along with so much more AI stuff A new gaming phone is teased by Ayaneo 10 years later, we get more looks at Project Ara's modular smartphone 01:09:13 - APPS Android 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone’s always-on display Lineage0S now supports the Pixel 9A and the OnePlus 13 Home screen widgets are coming to Android Auto! 01:18:13 - FEEDBACK Chuck in Thousand Oaks follows up with what he did with that free phone number from Verizon Will from Oregon points out that Nova Launcher just released an update, what's up with that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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