Android Faithful

We're delighted to welcome back Juan Bagnell to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards for all the Android 16 and WearOS updates and the latest in Tablet developments...BONUS! To celebrate 100 episodes of Android Faithful, you can get 20% off a membership to our Patreon! Unlock access to the Ad-Free Podcast, the After Hours bonus show and more. Use code AF100 at Patreon.com/AndroidFaithful or go tot AndroidFaithful.com/AF100 or AndroidFaithful.com/AF100year to sign up!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:07:30 - NEWSGoogle insists AOSP isn't dead, but it sure is different now.Legacy watch faces are being phased out of WearOS in 2026Some problems with the Android 16 rollout causing navigation issuesPATRON PICK: What Gemini app features are free versus paid?00:50:02 - HARDWARERumors pointing to Google Pixel 10 having Qi 2 supportYes, this Android phone from Vivo connects to an Apple Watch, iCloud and other Apple devices. For real life.A 5.3mm thin color ePaper tablet from Boox has us reelingWill the next Samsung Unpacked event be in NYC? Seems like it!Another reveal for the Nothing Phone (3), this time with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 401:15:23 - APPSMotoTags and Google's Find Hub gets UWB precision findingGasp! Ads are coming to WhatsApp!01:24:03 - COMMUNITYTom from Littleton, Colorado is frustrated by the volume slider.01:32:17 - BONUS! AFTER HOURSGoogle is killing Android Instant AppsHuawei's Next Tri-Fold Phone Coming in SeptemberSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 Lineup Adopts Ultra-Inspired DesignPixel phones may finally get native flashlight brightness controlsFirst Look at OnePlus Pad LiteOnePlus Watch 3 is coming July 8th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The release of the latest version of Android is always a big moment every year and this year, with Android 16, it definitely feels different. Join Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break it all down and figure out exactly why...SPECIAL: To celebrate 100 episodes of Android Faithful, you can get 20% off a membership to our Patreon! Unlock access to the Ad-Free Podcast, the After Hours bonus show and more. Use code AF100 at Patreon.com/AndroidFaithfulNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:29 - NEWSAndroid 16 is here...for Pixel devices.Inside new Wear OS 6 features that can extend battery life for smartwatchesSome of the new iOS 26 feature sure look familiar...PATRON PICK: How millions of Android devices turn home networks into crime00:39:56 - HARDWAREThe new tablet on the block, the OnePlus Pad 3 is very impressiveSamsung is teasing us with an "ultra" foldableRon got his hands on the Clicks keyboard for the Pixel 9 ProJason unboxes the RayNeo Air 3x XR glasses01:05:24 - APPSSo much drama around Samung's AI Shopping partnershipGoogle Photos rolls back the "Ask Photos" AI based search featureThe WIndows 95 Space Cadet Pinball game is back on Android01:15:35 - COMMUNITYRaven has some examples of how Gemini works with RemindersEnrico sheds some light on passkeys00:32:15 - BONUS AFTER HOURSMeta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiersLog in to your Samsung account by the end of next month or forever hold your peaceSamsung's shocking move: No camera upgrades until Galaxy S28!Google Messages is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign along with an updated gallery + camera viewDangerous new Android malware adds fake contacts to your phone while draining bank accounts — how to stay safe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This very, very Edgy episode has Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, and Florence Ion talking all about Samsung's thin AND light premium smartphone in detail. Plus Ron Richards and Jason chat with AT&T's Jeff Howard all about the evolving role of the carrier in the world of Android.Apologies for the clicking on Jason's audio. It was recorded that way, not sure why.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:07:13 - NEWSSamsung One UI 8 Beta launch plans have landedSamsung and Perplexity are close to getting into bed together for AI FeaturesMore details are emerging around Android 16 QPR1PATRON PICK: A Contacts App upgrade could exist with Pixel VIPs00:37:09We chat with Jeff Howard - VP of Consumer Devices for AT&T about the inner workings of a mobile carrier in 202501:06:55- HARDWAREJason has the first look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 EdgeWe're getting bits and pieces of details about the the seemingly early Pixel 10 launch01:26:36 - APPSPayPal says "bye-bye" to Google WalletWant an app to download and run AI Models locally? Google has an app for thatPixel Themes are coming and there will be much rejoicing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Planter! Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner app. SPECIAL OFFER: Android Faithful listeners can get up to 25% off a subscription!We're recovering from KotlinConf and Google I/O but Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are getting excited over new features coming to Android 16 plus leaked looks at the Google Pixel 10 and more!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:09:17 - NEWSGoogle is bringing Live Updates to WearOS and expanding beyond Pixel PhonesCarl Pei has a vision of a world without apps, where have we heard this before?What could bad battery life on the Pixel 10 mean for the Tensor chip?PATRON PICK: Google says Android 16's Desktop Mode builds on what Samsung did with Dex00:44:14 - HARDWAREThe Google Pixel 10 leaks from it's own commercial shootThe RealMe GT7 has an impressive battery and approach to designThe OnePlus 13S is launching soon, but not here and likely with an AI Button01:02:14 - APPSFacer is back on WearOS!Android Auto gets social listening with SpotifyRIP Pocket - huge bummer news from one of our old favorite apps01:10:35 - FEEDBACKDave writes in about an old prototype of a solution for car interfaces that he wonders why it never took off?Nik is frustrated with Gemini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the main event, back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA, steps away from the Google headquarters for the big show, Google I/O 2025. Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Florence Ion and Ron Richards were in attendance for all the Gemini and AI related announcements and reveals and break down what you need to know from an Android POV. Plus, we sat down with friends of the show Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem and Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Developer to catch up on all the news as it relates to the Android ecosystem and get hyped for Android XR!Due to an unfixable error in the studio, the interview audio is less than ideal. We tried our best to clean up the audio. Our apologies.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:02:10 - NEWSDuring the Google I/O Keynote, Android 16 QPR1 Beta was releasedHere's everything you need to know about the Google I/O Keynote for Android users00:20:17 - INTERVIEWMishaal and Ron chat with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem and Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Developer about Android, Gemini, Google Play, Android XR and Material 3 Expressive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Planter! Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner app. SPECIAL OFFER: Android Faithful listeners can get up to 25% off a subscription!Google I/O is one week away, but that didn't stop Google from starting the party early with Android related news, including some AI magic coming to cars and we've got an exclusive interview with Patrick Brady, VP of Android for Cars at Google to discuss it!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:37 - NEWSGoogle presented a special edition of The Android Show ahead of I/OMaterial 3 Expressive gets confirmed and revealed to the worldGoogle Gemini makes the jump to Android Auto, WearOS, Google TV and Android XRNew security features are unveiled for AndroidPATRON PICK: The reality of tracking a powered off, stolen Pixel phone...is depressing00:47:21 - INTERVIEWFlorence Ion and Jason Howell chat with Patrick Brady, VP of Android for Cars at Google about Gemini on Android Auto01:11:17 - HARDWAREIt's so thin, how can the battery hold up? The Samsung S25 Edge arrives with lots of questionsMany rumors abound about the Samsun Galaxy Watch 8 series01:19:33 - APPSPasskeys may be in your future as Google autoconverts passwords for you!Honor phones are getting Google's image to video generator appHooray, Google Messages is getting "Delete for Everyone"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week two of big news from Android Faithful as we welcome a new member to the team (you know who it is, right?) Also, Material 3 is EXPRESSIVE, Android Desktop Mode is TOTALLY right around the corner, and the Chromecast is BACK! (sort of)In case you missed it, Android Faithful has new perks and rewards for supporting the show on Patreon including a NEW SHOW called Android Faithful After Hours!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:09:24 - NEWSGoogle is working on a big UI overhaul for Android: Here's an early lookLeak: How and why Google made Material 3 ExpressiveA Simple Google Search Is Now a Thing of the PastGoogle is finally building its own DeX: First look at Android's Desktop ModePATRON PICK: iOS and Android juice jacking defenses have been trivial to bypass for years00:43:26 - HARDWAREExclusive: The Pixel 10 could be in for an unexpected display upgradeSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge: This is the ultra-thin new top smartphoneThe Chromecast is back, but not as we know it00:57:50 - APPSGoogle Wallet launches new age and identity verification featuresAndroid Auto's in-progress light theme is actually starting to look pretty goodOpera for Android launches new tab management features01:08:34 - COMMUNITYTharanga wants a light Android tablet for reading musicCraig has a DND solution for JasonAnonymous has a solution for Gemini news sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Square's Mobile Payments SDK - Developers, now it's easier than ever to integrate the market leader for payments into your mobile apps. Get more info here!BIG News from Android Faithful as we've got new perks and rewards for supporting the show on Patreon!Meanwhile, in the world of Android, Google I/O is getting closer and it already controversial and new phones hit the market and they're quite cool to look at!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:10:31 - NEWSThe Google I/O schedule of events is out! But looks like Android is getting some advanced attention.It's been a while, but we've got updated Android distribution numbers!We're excited about Android's bubble bar and more Android 16 goodiesGoogle does a little humblebrag that Find My Device network is 4x faster now.PATRON PICK: If you're a passenger, Android Auto isn't really all that great00:47:36 - HARDWAREHands On with the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and BudsA happy update from OnePlus on pricing for the OnePlus Watch 3An unhappy update from OnePlus on the availability of the OnePlus 13TLook at the awesome colors of the new lineup of Motorola Razrs! We approve!01:12:24 - APPSGoodbye Assistant Driving ModeYou can finally view PDFs in Chrome for Android. Finally!Google Photos will nudge you to make a Highlights video for Mother's Day and then let you share it with a QR Code01:19:40 - COMMUNITYBrad has a POV on HealthConnectMark Zip has had it with GeminiFredrik Seglem shares his Samsung Dex setup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by The Great Code Chase from Square Developers! Compete now on the Square Developer YouTube Channel, and you can win a limited-edition Square Developer LEGO Minifigure!Another week in the tapestry of Android news rolls on as Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards deliver the highs and lows and the wonder of bizarre camera add-ons for phones and more.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:06:20 - NEWSAndroid 16 rolled out the 4th beta and Mishaal breaks it downSamsung and Motorola may go the AI Assistant route of Perplexity There's early leaks of Samsung One UI 8 and they're nothing to get excited aboutCould we see a new version of Material Design at Google I/O?PATRON PICK: Apparently Android's Health Connect is a bit of a mess00:42:42 - HARDWAREA new rugged phone and tablet on the way from Samsung!The Vivo X200 Ultra and it's camera kit is shocking to seeCould this be the patent for the Samsung rollable phone?01:02:18 - APPSSome major updates from Gemini with Live Camera and free access for College studentsGoogle Discover continues to make weird design choicesNow you can upgrade old photos to Ultra HDR in Google Photos 01:16:38 - COMMUNITYJim discovered voice reporting does work in Waze!Michel Dumont is curious about anti-virus software in Android, is it needed?Sam from Cleveland has some ideas about car based smart glasses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Square's Mobile Payments SDK - Developers, now it's easier than ever to integrate the market leader for payments into your mobile apps. Get more info here!It was a week of wearable news as Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal talk about XR glasses at TED, in the news, and in Android Auto, and wonder what are the nubs on the Pixel Watch 4 in a leaky peaky.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:02:02 - NEWSGoogle lays off hundreds of employees in the Platform and Devices division.Mishaal talks about a couple of features that will make Android devices more secure, including one borrowed from iOS.Google gives a first look at their XR glasses being made in collaboration with SamsungPATRON PICK: Gboard is working on a meme studio and it's “mediocre at best”00:42:46 - HARDWAREThe newly announced Honor “Power” lives up to its nameThe OnePlus Watch now has a higher price for unsurprising reasonsA leaky peaky of the Pixel Watch 4 shows that it might be a little bit thicker than the Pixel Watch 3The Pixel 10 Pro Fold price leaksJason and Shannon Morse reviewed the Pixel 9a01:05:02 - APPSMishaal shares his experiences with Google's advanced video generation model, Veo2Google may be adding Circle-to-Search-like functionality to Gemini liveGemini is coming to Wear OS and a Google Photos extension is coming to Gemini01:17:25 - COMMUNITYMichael O. writes in to ask about Android trackers that do not require Samsung device lock-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Square's Mobile Payments SDK - Developers, now it's easier than ever to integrate the market leader for payments into your mobile apps. Get more info here!This week Huyen, Jason and Ron ponder the world of of AR glasses, infinite folding smartphones, song parodies and more!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:04:53 - NEWSHigher prices for Samsung phones seem inevitableMishaal explains how Android 16 may borrowing from iOS and more from the upcoming OS releaseGoogle adds Lens and Photos support to AI Search and it's pretty impressiveLooks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 was a hit after allPATRON PICK: Meta is going to one-up Google Glass with the next Ray-Bans Smart Glasses00:58:24 - HARDWARECould Samsung be developing a Quad Fold device? We hope so!The new Wal-Mart Onn TV Device is coming and it's the harbinger of the "Free TV" button on Google TV remotesRumors swirling around the OnePlus 13T are too amazing to be true. Small phone with a huge battery that weighs less?The camera specs for the Google Pixel 10 line are confirmed and confounding.01:20:33 - APPSAndroid Automotive has a DashCam App, but you can't download itMore AI on Android, this time from Microsoft with Copilot Vision, now available on mobileDid you know Intel Unison enabled Android to connect to Windows? We didn't either but it doesn't matter since they're shutting it down01:25:22 - COMMUNITYTJ writes in about something fishy going on with games on Google PlayLarry from Metamora, Michigan writes in asking if his bluetooth earbuds can connect to two phones at once? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're not foolin' around this week as some earth shaking news in the development world of Android along gets weighed by our hosts, Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:02:35 - NEWSIt's April Fool's Day and the jokes are really losing steam...BIG NEWS in the world of open source as Google takes Android private and Mishaal is here to explainMore information on what could have been with "Pixie"Looks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 was a hit after allPATRON PICK: Why are phone makers ditching Gorilla Glass?00:47:31 - HARDWARENothing OS get an update for (3a) Series and Jason's review of the phone is positive along with an appreciation of the Essential Space buttonGoogle re-sets the Pixel 9A launch date for April 10We get some leaked renders of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and they're more of the same01:02:10 - APPSGoogle's got a bunch of new features and tips on how to plan your summer travel with Search, Maps, Gemini and LensLooks like Chrome for Android supporting extensions may becoming realHey! Circle to Search is coming to...Perplexity on Android?Now you can play video games in your car on Android Auto01:17:16 - COMMUNITYJordan in Montana wants us to normalize plastic phones againJavier from Louisville, KY shares his Samsung DEX Setup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an episode of some deep analysis and discussion of Google's AI progress with Gemini along with a lively Stock Android hot-take talk along with the latest phones, apps and your emails with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:03:17 - NEWSThe EU has got Apple backed into a corner over iOS only featuresA fascinating look at Google playing catch-up to OpenAI with the development of GeminiPATRON PICK: A hot-take on the fact that Stock Android really is a thing of the past00:36:06 - HARDWAREThe Pixel 9A is here! Even though it's delayed and missing some featuresHuawei changes the game on foldables WITHOUT Android!The new lineup of Moto Razr foldables have leakedNow you can have Atari 2600 games on your new Atari smartwatch00:54:21 - APPSG-Mail upgrades your inbox with AI (of course) and now parents can add credit cards to kids' Google WalletGoogle Messages might be bringing YouTube backGet your free stuff. Free video games on the Epic Games store and free MLB.TV on T-Mobile01:01:56 - COMMUNITYClayton from Valencia, CA followed up with photos of his DEX SetupJordan also sent in photos of his former DEX SetupAndy in Melbourne, Australia has a huge gripe about smartwatches and their lack of actual watch like functions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March is a huge month for Android with Google's barrage of announcements. Adam Doud joins the team to parse through as much as we can in this extra long episode.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:10:40 - NEWSRCS is back as Apple adds encryption with Android usersGoogle Play announced interoperability between PCs and Mobile games along with Vulkan as the official graphics APIPokemon Go! got sold to ScopelyAndroid 16 Beta 3 is here and we've got platform stability!We finally get a date for Samsung's OneUI 7 rollout and more device infoPATRON PICK: This crazy new handheld device is powered by the new Snapdragon chip for gaming00:44:50 - HARDWARELeaks of the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and a NEW kind of foldable from HuaweiGet minimalist as the Light Phone III is shipping this monthPebble is back with the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 watches01:22:32 - APPSGemini is getting personalization along with a ton of tools for developers and collaborationGemini begins the takeover of AssistantMicrosoft integrated Android into Copilot AI app for WindowsJoining groups on Google Messages is getting easier01:38:11 - COMMUNITYClayton from Valencia, CA is a proud Samsung Dex user! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mobile World Congress is over and Jason and Mishaal are back on the show to join Huyen and Ron to go through a TON of Android News. Plus we're delighted to welcome Nirave Gondhia of House of Technology to the show to help us break it all downNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:06:50 - NEWSGoogle announces an experimental AI Mode for SearchSamsung expands One UI 7 beta access to more devices, revealing new featuresLock screen widgets are coming (back) to Android along with one step closer to desktop accessMore details on the Pixel 4A debacle emergeThe March Feature Drop has caused many problems for Google PixelsThe DOJ vs Google saga continues targeting ChromePATRON PICK: GBoard goes rounded keys and people freaked out00:59:11 - HARDWAREMobile World Congress Recap with tons of phones! Like the RealMe Photo Concept phone, the Techno Spark Slim phone and much more!Leaky Peeky at the Pixel 10 and "Pixie" makes a comeback!We get updated leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7REVIEW: Jason took the OnePlus Watch 3 Snowboarding!Goodbye slider button! OnePlus confirms it's dead01:38:16 - APPSGoogle Gemini on Android Auto? Yes it's for realGoogle Photos rolls back feature change due to user demand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are enjoying Jamon in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are at AFHQ to bring you the latest in Android news and the continuing parade of new phones!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:02:50 - NEWSGoogle times the March 2025 Android Feature and Google Pixel Drops with MWCIf you've got a Samsung device, here's when you'll get One UI 7Google Pixels in the wild as NYC uses them to help monitor the subway for defectsPATRON PICK: Google Translate gets an unbelievably helpful AI boost00:31:20 - HARDWAREJason is hands on with the brand new Nothing Phone 3(A) and ProMishaal provides a n in-depth review of the Xiaomi 15 UltraSamsung busts into the mid-range with some great specs for the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G & A56 5GFrom Barcelona at MWX, Jason is hands on with the TCL 60 XE NextPaper 5G Foldable leaky peakys! First the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and then the crazy cool Infinix tri-folding concept phoneMore concepts with the TECNO Spark Slim boasting the thinnest smartphone ever!01:19:50 - APPSSome cars will get a very cool heads-up display integration with the Waze 5.4 update01:23:54 - COMMUNITYDerek from Illinois sheds some light on the OnePus Watch 3 typo debacleMichael from Tulsa, OK is so very disappointed in Samsung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh boy, the week before Mobile World Congress and there is SO MUCH hardware to discuss. Luckily Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are to ponder what a global launch really means.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:05:00 - NEWSGoodbye Amazon Appstore on Android Devices!Mishaal's got even more details on Android 16Rabbit is back with a look at their Android AgentPATRON PICK: The Pixel Tablet gets a new, expensive life from Murena00:40:00 - HARDWAREFirst video leak of the Google Pixel 9A shows off the lack of a camera bumpThe Oppo Find N5 is launching "Globally" but not in the US or Europe. Okay Oppo, sure, "Global"Just how slim is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge? Very slim.Nothing reveals the secrets behind the design of the Phone 3(A)The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks to finally get the form factor rightGoodbye Chromecast with Google TV - we loved you.The Xiaomi 15 is coming on March 2Finally, the Clicks keyboard arrives for Android!01:21:50 - APPSCars with Android Auto are getting dozens of apps!The newest Photoshop app from Adobe is coming to Android...eventually. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team is almost back as Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman return to the show to join Ron Richards as we dive into the latest in Android, most notably one of the best smartwatches we've ever reviewed!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:01:42 - Huyen is back!While in Japan she picked up an Oukitel WP35 Rugged Phone 5G and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro00:11:57 - NEWSAndroid 16 Beta 2 was released and Mishaal breaks it downGoogle finally updates Family Link and adds new featuresAndroid XR is confirmed to give access to all cameras on the headsetPATRON PICK: Why can't Android get magnetic Qi2 charging right?00:41:26 - HARDWAREREVIEW: OnePlus Watch 3We're heartbroken that we won't be getting a OnePlus Open 2But maybe we can get a Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?Nothing's teaser game for the Nothing Phone 3(A) is strongIn dual tone greatness, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra looks fantastic01:10:30 - APPSNo, hell hasn't frozen over but yes Apple released the AppleTV+ app for AndroidGemini Live gets some new features around captions and summaries01:20:46 - COMMUNITYRobert from New Jersey has a happy Pixel 4A endingRaven reports that the Bahamas has solved the messaging problem! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's just two dudes talking Android this week as Jason Howell and Ron Richards dish on Google's mistakes, get excited for I/O and parse all the new phones that all seem to be running the Snapdragon 8 Elite.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:00 - NEWSIt's coming! The date has been announced for Google I/O 2025!Google's Search AI mode is coming too!The sad Pixel 4A Battery update saga just keeps going, now with more details on perhaps why this is happening.Android 16 will alert you when you change time zones. It's about time!PATRON PICK: The patrons couldn't resist Google's Super Bowl Ad fiasco0:26:10 - HARDWAREThe Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has launched!The OnePlus Watch 3 is going to launch on February 12!The much anticipated tri-fold Huawei Mate XT might be launching on February 12 also!The Oppo Find F5 is not only thin, it barely has a crease and it's launching on February 20!00:40:48 - APPSGoogle Messages looks to support WhatsApp video calling. I know, we're surprised too.AI generated images in Google Photos are getting an invisible watermark.Want to track Samsung tracker tags with Android? There's an app for that!00:48:34 - COMMUNITYScott Wyant from Arkansas loves his Pixel 4A.Ben hates his Pixel Buds Pro 2.Dave in Virginia Beach loves the AF theme music and wants an extended remix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a calm before the storm as we've got a quiet week in Android making Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards thankful for the reprieve, because the wave of phone releases is on the horizon!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:05 - NEWSLayoffs looming, Google offers packages for Pixel and Android employees to exit2024 was a very good year for Smartphones with sales up 7%!PATRON PICK: Android 16's Linux Terminal is real and it runs DOOM0:19:24 - HARDWAREWe've got a release date for the Pixel 9A and it's soon!The Nothing 3(A) is coming on March 4!HANDS ON: Jason reviews the Moto G 2025, a $200 phoneThe leak of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra launch date reveals a February 26 date?00:42:46 - APPSNew Play Protect features roll out on Android to protect against dangerous appsOpenvibe is a new app attempting to unify the open social webApple Invites work on Android! Kinda...File sharing and linking for Android and Windows gets easier.00:56:59 - COMMUNITYMattBatt has the Moto G and loves itJason from Chicago cannot get the Google Discover page to fully workRory needs Earbuds with Find My Device support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Mishaal chat with Pebble founder Eric Migikovsky about the return of the smartwatch brand, comprehensive coverage of Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch, and Android 16's first beta in detail."Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:01:23 - INTERVIEW WITH ERIC MIGIKOVSKY, PEBBLE- Eric Migikovsky, Pebble founder, discusses Pebble's return and Google's open-sourcing of Pebble OS- Discussion of Pebble's unique features and why users loved them- Google's process of open-sourcing Pebble OS and community involvement0:30:52 - NEWSAndroid 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live UpdatesThe future is adaptive: Changes to orientation and resizability APIs in Android 16Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live UpdatesAndroid 16 could borrow one of the best OxygenOS multitasking features for tabletsGoogle rolls out new accessibility features for Android, starting with Samsung's Galaxy S25Circle to Search is adding new one-tap actions and AI overviews for visual searchesMeet Samsung's kid-friendly smartwatch experiencePATRON PICK: This major brand has a tool to run PC games, Steam on your Android tablet1:01:13 - HARDWARESamsung's Galaxy S25 is tougher, faster, and packed full of AI features4 reasons to wait for the Galaxy S26 UltraHere's a look at Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset, powered by Android XRSamsung showed off the Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked Oppo Find N5 confirmed to come with an IPX9 rating and 50W wireless charging1:27:09 - APPSGemini is getting smarter with apps, YouTube videos, and your camera Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Twas the night before Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 and Patrick Norton makes his first appearance on Android Faithful to join Ron Richards and Jason Howell pre-game Samsung's announcement, laugh at Microsoft, navigate the TikTok ban and so many new phones all in one jam-packed episode!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:06 - NEWSRich Miner, the Android co-founder throws some shade at Microsoft and Bill GatesNothing reporting over 1 Billion dollars in sales PATRON PICK: Google Home is adding on AI insights and a new UI for creating routines00:23:43 - HARDWAREGetting excited for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 plus rumors of a thin Galaxy phoneAnd you thought the Oppo Find N5 couldn't get thinner, spoiler IT'S REALLY THINHonor launches the HONOR Magic7 Pro and another partnership with Porsche for the Magic7 RSRMotorola is back with the new Moto G and Moto G Power You can now control your Chromebook with your face00:54:30 - APPSThere's a new assistant in town, with the preview of Perplexity's Android assistant Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram scramble to fill the void (not quite yet) caused by the TikTok banGet excited as Android Automotive is getting new apps soon!There's a problem with RCS/SMS on Google Messages and it's Apple's fault01:09:01 - COMMUNITYJohn from Cincinnati writes in with a reason why last week's e-mailer couldn't install appsDerek wants to know if he should buy the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8AMarge is skeptical of the offer Google sent Pixel 4A owners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in 2025, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards gather to wrap up CES, dive into the OnePlus 13 and navigate all the Samsung and Nothing leaks. We're Android Faithful and we're back at it, all together baby!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:05 - NEWSJason and Mishaal share their CES ExperiencesGoogle pushes home technology further with Matter The global smartphone sales numbers for 2024 are in and Xiaomi is doing very well, plus we have a new buzzwordPATRON PICK: Google is experimenting with an audio summary of your daily news00:40:57 - HARDWAREJason and MIshaal weigh in on the OnePlus 13 and 13RLeaks abound as the Samsung Galaxy S25 specs across the line are out ahead of Unpacked next weekThe ZenFone 12 Ultra, the new flagship from Asus has a release dateNothing prepares for its first flagship phoneThe thinnest flagship is coming thanks to the Oppo Find N501:08:36 - APPSGoogle Messages brings back the ability to customize your contactsGBoard introduces an ‘Undo' buttonGemini is getting a facelift on Android devices1:14:52 - COMMUNITYCharles from San Antonio can't get Android Auto on his Galaxy S10Mike from Ohio gets a weird ding when he puts his phone on his watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off 2025 with Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks to go through all the news from CES!SPECIAL: Join us on Patreon for 25% Off - use code AF2025 - expires 1/10/25CES NEWSSamsung unveils Vision AI and new TVsA sneaky announcement about Wireless Qi2 charging on AndroidSamsung and Google's alternative to Dolby AtmosGoogle brings more AI to Google TVTCL shows the Playcube, a Google TV-powered projectorTCL unveils display tech for better eye comfort: NXTPAPER 4.0Lenovo unveils new premium Android tabletsHARDWAREThe OnePlus 13 and 13ROnePlus 13 will work with Find My DeviceFirst look at the OnePlus Open 2Details around the OnePlus Watch 3 ProNEWSGoogle's 1st Android patch of 2025 releasedEU targets AppleGoogle makes a counterproposal to the DOJPATRON PICK: connect a hearing aid to your phoneAPPSAndroid Auto rolling out redesigned music playerGemini to replace Google Assistant on Wear OSGoogle Wallet getting a new shortcutCircle to Search comes to Nothing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up 2024 for Android Faithful with a great interview with Shahram Izadi - VP & GM, AR/XR at Google about the new Android XR platform. That plus Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards share their best and worst of Android for 2024. It's been a hell of year for Android, and we wouldn't want it any other way!PROGRAMMING NOTE: This is our last episode of 2024. We'll be back on January 7, 2025. We thank you for enjoying our show this past year and hope you have a peaceful and delightful holidays and a happy new year! We'll see you in 2025, just in time for CES!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.INTERVIEW00:00:45 - We sit down with Shahram Izadi - VP & GM, AR/XR at Google for an indepth discussion about Android XR and what we expect from the platform along with the news of Find My Device on Android XRNEWS00:41:42 - Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 as they enter the "Agentic Era"00:47:29 - Project Astra opens up the waitlist for users to get access to the new platform00:48:57 - Want Gemini on your Nest Home device?00:52:12 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming in 2025 and the date has been leaked00:54:30 - PATRON PICK: Google rolls out a redesign to Discover HARDWARE01:06:19 - Huge news as Google chooses a MediaTek modem for the Pixel 10 APPS01:08:45 - The Epic Games store is coming pre-installed on millions of Android devices in Europe and Latin America01:11:26 - YouTubeTV gets another price increaseBEST AND WORST OF 202401:18:08 - The Android Faithful share their best things from Android in 2024:Ron: Google's insane pace of updates across Android and related platformsMishaal: Google's commitment to the future of the Android platformHuyen: The Pixel 9 SeriesJason: Project Astra01:26:54 - The Android Faithful share their worst things from Android in 2024:Ron: The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2Huyen: Continued overemphasis on jamming in AI-featuresMishaal: Uncertainty about the future of certain Google and Qualcomm products given litigationJason: The DOJ/Google Antitrust rulings might bring big changes to Play Services and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Mishaal are joined by Florence Ion to discussSamsung's OneUI 7 Beta, a massive slew of new Android and Pixel features, OnePlus' Watch 3 rumors, and an interview with Angana Ghosh, Director of Product Management for Android about Expressive Captions!Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS0:05:30 - Here's every new feature in the Pixel Drop update for December 20240:07:25 - Google's December Pixel Drop Introduces AI Enhancements for Screenshots0:12:41 - Android is getting new features to help you consume and share content0:17:16 - Here's everything Google didn't tell you about in Android 15's first Feature Drop0:22:00 - Samsung One UI 7 Beta Starts To Roll Out0:32:20 - @MishaalRahman: Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Fold will get an additional 2 years of OS updates!0:35:05 - PATRON PICK: How Chrome doubled its Speedometer scores on AndroidINTERVIEW0:40:25 - Google is making captions on Android even better.HARDWARE1:02:26 - Motorola Razr+ is dripping in Pantone's 2025 color of the year1:04:55 - Upcoming OnePlus Pad's key specs tipped1:06:40 - Possible OnePlus Watch 3 bags FCC certification1:13:33 - Flo's Pixel Watch 3 Review1:02:46 - Ice Universe: the Samsung Galaxy S25 trio will support Qi2 wireless chargingAPPS1:22:28 - Your Wear OS watch can now double as a hotel key, campus ID, and more1:25:17 - Google Photos is getting its own version of Spotify WrappedCOMMUNITY1:29:10 - Clayton really wants Desktop Mode NOW.1:31:34 - Lukas knows how to roll your own YouTube Music Recap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Android Faithful team is joined by Juan Bagnell who gives his review of the massive (dare I say chonky) TANK Pad, along with discussion of Google's antitrust appeal, Honor's focus on portrait photography, OnePlus's Live Alerts, and IDC's smartphone growth predictions.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:06:40 - Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict00:12:33 - Microsoft says it built an Xbox game store on Android but can't launch it00:21:37 - Worldwide Smartphone Market Forecast to Grow 6.2% in 202400:30:16 - Former Android devs working on an operating system for AI agents00:36:15 - Motorola announces open beta program for advanced moto ai features00:39:47 - PATRON PICK: OnePlus took iPhone's Dynamic Island and made it way more usefulHARDWARE00:47:38 - Juan Reviews the Tank Pad01:00:20 - US gets its first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone01:07:19 - Honor 300 and 300 Pro01:12:25 - More images of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra01:19:55 - OnePlus 13 launches globally in January01:20:45 - What the Pixel Tablet 2 would have beenAPPS01:24:17 - Samsung reveals the fate of the DeX Windows app01:25:35 - Google Maps app showing incident reports from Waze01:27:27 - Firefox for Android v133COMMUNITY01:30:05 - Jonathan wants a review of the Moto Tag trackers01:35:45 - Ian Hall shares the BuzzKill app as a solution for taming Bluesky new follower notifications01:37:03 - Mike W wants to know how durable our foldables are in actual use Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just in time for Thanksgiving in the US, Shannon Morse returns to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards for the latest in Google. OnePlus. Samsung, Oppo and of course, Huawei news. Plus a whole lot of being thankful! Thanks for enjoying Android Faithful!Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:07:55 - As speculated, the DOJ recommends Google sell off Chrome00:13:35 - Samsung wearable users are finally getting the enhanced experience00:23:27 - Looks like Huawei is parting ways with Android in 202500:28:26 - Tune into the Roku Channel on Google TV00:31:42 - PATRON PICK: Google Keep is adding "Help me draw" AI based drawingHARDWARE00:39:27 - Confirmation of the rumors that Google killed the Pixel Tablet 200:44:13 - Rumors of a OnePlus flip foldable in 2025 emerge00:47:38 - Hands on with the Oppo Find X8 Pro00:51:50 - The secret weapon of the Snapdragon Elite 8 might be the battery performanceAPPS00:54:49 - Android is getting Motion Cues to help fight motion sickness00:57:42 - Soon you'll be able to backup and restore your messages in Google Messages01:03:21 - Fitbit starting to appear on device with the pre-installed Google apps01:05:53 - YouTube Music shares 2024 recaps with new functionalityCOMMUNITY01:07:08 - Bob from Ontario shares his YouTube Music 2024 recap01:08:47 - Simon from Australia recommends the app Floating Notes01:11:43 - Michael from Tulsa struggles with needing two remotes for his TV and smart TV device Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Doud returns to the show with a tale of phones vs. escalators and joins Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Jason Howell for a jam packed show full of Android 16, Samsung and Google rumors and much more.Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:04:00 - The Android 16 Developer Preview #1 has landed!00:14:24 - Rumors swirl about the future of ChromeOS and Android00:18:58 - The DOJ may be pushing for Google to sell off Chrome00:20:41 - There could be some patent wars in the US thanks to Samsung00:23:20 - The Pixel Tablet 2 may be getting a keyboard00:26:50 - Xiaomi is rolling out HyperOS 200:29:12 - PATRON PICK: Google's new Android App helps you confirm the identity of who you're chatting withHARDWARE00:37:35 - Adam Doud is hands on with the ROG Phone 900:56:41 - The Samsung Galaxy S25 Launch may be in January00:57:58 - Details emerge on the specs for the Samsung XR glasses along with rumors of a tri-fold phone!APPS01:02:30 - Google announced the best apps and games of 202401:08:55 - Enhanced scam protection rolled out to Android users along with live threat detection on apps01:15:45 - Health Connect now lets you back up your health and fitness dataCOMMUNITY01:20:18 - Shawn writes in with more Google Messages thoughts01:23:01 - Bob from Ontario, Canada wants to know if he permanently switch to Google Messages01:27:01 - Ben from Baltimore is down on ads on Android as well Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's never quiet in the world of Android and this week we've got reviews of two Chromebooks, plus updates to Android 15 and rollouts to manufacturers like OnePlus and Nothing. Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are here to sort through the noise for you, the Android Faithful!Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-surveyNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:04:08 - Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1has arrived and Mishaal has the breakdown00:12:31 - Rollouts for new operating systems and updates are here for OnePlus, Nothing and Vivo00:18:25 - Google is forcing Quick Share consent across OEMs to try and help spread awareness of the handy feature00:20:47 - Hardware requirements for Android TV are being lowered, but has it gone too far?00:25:13 - Emoji reactions are finally happening in iOS00:32:48 - PATRON PICK: Guess how much the Pixel 9 Pro costs to make?HARDWARE00:38:43 - REVIEW: Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 00:47:51 - REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (2024) 01:00:41 - Details on the impressive Realme GT7 Pro 01:08:42 - The #1 reason for returned Pixel phones is revealedAPPS01:12:36 - Gemini gets a big boost01:16:34 - AI can soon help screen your phone callsCOMMUNITY01:19:53 - Dave from Patreon is frustrated by how ads in games work01:23:36 - Andy from Melbourne, Australia has a Google Photos mystery01:26:28 - Mike from Rochester, NY is comparing Google Messages with Textra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a big week for Android with an official Android 16 Update along with new features and a new release schedule. In this episode we have our interview with Seang Chau, VP and GM of Android Platform and Matthew McCullough, VP of Android Developer Experience at Google who talked with Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman about the news AND Android 16's dessert name! Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen alos break down this week's news in the world of Android!Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-surveyNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:03:33 - XR Devices are coming from Samsung and Google!00:08:51 - More Gemini extensions are coming for Messages, Whatsapp, Google Home and more!00:19:06 - There's a big update for Samsung's OneUI 7HARDWARE00:26:08 - The OnePlus 13 is released...in China and now we can confirm the details00:30:47 - Is there a slim Samsung Galaxy S25 coming?00:33:55 - Will the Pixel Tablet 3 be a productivity device?00:38:02 - The Boox Palma 2 adds more power to the neat little deviceAPPS00:41:10 - Some big updates to Google Play rolled out with Google's big day of news00:47:22 - And Google Maps, Google Earth and Waze got updates too!00:51:21 - Microsoft brings Android storage integration to Windows 11, Windows 1000:53:28 - Thunderbird for Android is finally out!INTERVIEWS00:55:48 - Seang Chau, VP and GM of Android Platform and Matthew McCullough, VP of Android Developer Experience at Google talk the news around Android 16's release schedule and reveal the Android 16 dessert name: Baklava! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got leaks, we've got reveals, we've got an interview about satellite smartphone connectivity - this episode has it all as Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards break down all the ins and outs in the world of Android this week.Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-surveyNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:06:35 - A bunch of new glimpses of Android 16 have emerged00:17:30 - Inside OxygenOS 15 from OnePlus00:24:55 - T-Mobile and AT&T are against the FCC mandating unlocking phones after 60 days00:30:20 - Arm takes the nuclear option in it's battle with Qualcomm00:36:10- PATRON PICK: How Google is able to provide 7 years of updates to Android phonesHARDWARE00:44:18 - HUGE LEAK from Google about the Tensor G5 and G6 and Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones00:52:05 - More details of the Google Pixel 9A are coming to light00:55:22 - The OnePlus 13 gets spoiled by...OnePlus01:03:35 - Everything about the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro is bigAPPS01:07:15 - Google Photos increases transparency around AI use01:08:50 - Notion is developing a Mail app and you can sign up to be among the first to get accessINTERVIEWS01:09:56 - Inside the world of satellite connectivity and it's deployment on the Pixel 9 phones with Dr. Andrew Nuttall, the co-founder and CTO of SkyloCOMMUNITY01:32:50 - Tony writes in to pit Android vs iOS when it comes to dictation for accessibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have everything from legal drama to hardware leaks and new releases to cybersecurity as Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards catch up on the week in Android.Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-surveyNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:05:27 - The latest in Epic vs Google scores a win for Google this time around00:09:05 - Q3 '24 Smartphone sales show big wins for Google, Motorola and Huawei00:11:25 - You may be able to transfer your passkeys soon!00:17:45 - Moto AI is coming soon to Motorola phones with familiar LAM functionality00:24:12- PATRON PICK: Google Play is making apps use the Android Photo Picker for privacy reasonsHARDWARE00:35:00 - Coming soon to Korea, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and it sure is somethin'!00:44:20 - Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a quantum leap forward in performance00:51:00 - OnePlus 13 leaks are popping up all over the place, including eSports events!APPS00:58:30 - Google Messages is working to protect you from scams01:03:00 - WearOS and Google is coming for your watch faces01:07:20 - Autofill on Chrome for Android is getting a bit betterINTERVIEWS01:09:40 - Mishaal chats with Tom Powledge, Head of Cybersecurity Business at VerimatrixCOMMUNITY01:32:00 - Jordan writes in about Motorola notification panel swiping issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Android Faithful team breaks down the major Android 15 release, foreshadows Android 16 features, examines Google's legal troubles, and reviews new devices from Vivo and Walmart.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:04:18 - Big day for Android 15 as it rolls out to Pixels along with an October Pixel Drop00:24:58 - Last week was a big day for the DOJ as indicators of a Google breakup may be looming00:34:17 - Some neat new features coming to Android 1600:38:54 - Linux apps are coming to Android!00:42:25 - PATRON PICK: Google Photos will soon be able to identify images that are AI generatedHARDWARE00:53:53 - Extreme performance is promised by MediaTek with the Dimensity 940000:58:31 - Jason reviewed the ONN 4k Pro TV streaming device01:00:00 - George from NYC advocates for the ONN 4k Pro TV01:06:10 - and meanwhile, the NVidia Shield Pro is still getting updates01:10:10 - And with the Dimensity 9400 comes the Vivo X200 Pro and X200 Pro mini01:15:47 - We got a glimpse of the Oppo Find X8 Quick Capture buttonINTERVIEWS01:19:27 - Recorded at Droidcon NYC, Sam Greenberg from Capital One and Matt McKenna from Square discuss developing for accessibility01:22:11 - Matt Ramotar from Uber chatted about the feedback loop from users01:24:12 - Roy Cohen and Brian Reed from Appdome talk about why the accessibility layer of Android is targeted by malicious actorsAPPS01:29:40 - Circle to Search is coming to the HONOR Magic V3 and HONOR 200 series01:32:20 - There's a bunch of new features coming to YouTube01:38:32 - Gemini users rejoice, Imagen 3 is now available to everyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another monster episode, but this time with less hardware and way more Samsung and Apps with Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:03:58 - The courts lay massive punishment on Google as result of the Epic lawsuit00:17:31 - Samsung's One UI 7.0 may not have been announced yet, but we've seen alot of it!00:21:40 - Unlock your front door with your Samsung Galaxy phone00:25:02 - We've got a first look at Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 1500:28:46 - Mishaal has the scoop on three security features rolling out to Android phones00:31:05 - PATRON PICK: The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have support for AuracastHARDWARE00:38:47 -The Pixel 9A is coming soon and in pank!00:44:05 - Motorola's Moto G75 has 'military-grade' toughness, whatever that is!INTERVIEWS00:53:11 - Record at Droidcon NYC, Siddhika Nevrekar of Qualcomm chats about AI Hub and how it can improve AI development for devs00:59:09 - And Jesse Wilson looks at the success of Android since the early days when he was part of the Open Handset AllianceAPPS01:06:23 - Hey, Samsung has Passkeys too! *eyeroll*01:12:01 - Arc Search has arrived on Android!01:14:39 - Thunderbird for Android is coming!01:18:09 - New AI Search updates from Google01:23:45 - Spotify adds offline backup music supportCOMMUNITY01:29:25 - Huyen recommends this great video about how QR Codes work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang is back together as Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards delve deep into the motherlode of Android news, hardware and more!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:04:10 - Vivo is the first to rollout Android 1500:05:03 - Get ready for Android 16 as the new codename has been revealed00:13:49 - A timely update to the Google Pixel Watch00:15:17 - Back in court with Epic suing Google and Samsung00:22:00 - PATRON PICK: Android 15 finally blocks the noise from old notifications!HARDWARE00:29:21 - Mishaal is hands on with the Xiaomi 14T Pro - Check out his photos00:40:04 - Jason delivers his review of The Google TV Streamer00:48:40 - Google unveiled two new Chromebooks and more AI features00:53:47 - Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy Tab S10 tablet01:03:48 - The newest Pebblebee trackers go universal for Android and Apple01:09:38 - It's a Leaky Peeky of the Google Pixel 9AINTERVIEWS01:12:00 - At Droidcon, Kevin Galligan chats about the evolution of Android Development in the ten years since Droidcon began01:16:42 - And Jonathan Petit-Frere discusses why developers don't make widgets more oftenAPPS01:23:59 - Google Photos rolls out improved video editing featuresCOMMUNITY01:23:35 - Daniel wants PocketCasts controls in WearOS01:27:27 - Andy calls in about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Qi2 wireless charging01:31:24 - Austin needs help changing the foam in his Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google TV gets a major update while Xiaomi, Huawei and Nothing are bringing the latest to Android globally. Recorded at Droidcon NYC, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break down the news along with an exclusive interview with Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of Google TV.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:06:20 - The numbers are in and Xiaomi passed Apple as the No. 2 smartphone brand in the world00:13:20 - Google is making it easier to sync passkeys across devices, but it's still confusing00:20:06 - Oppo has a launch date for ColorOS 15 and Oxygen OS 15 is getting more iOS esqueHARDWARE00:26:29 - Leaks of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are out, along with rumors of 6 years of updates00:29:30 - The Xiaomi MIX Flip is getting global launch. Revisit Mishaal's coverage of the device00:32:27 - The HUAWEI Mate XT is coming to global markets after all, and here's whenAPPS00:36:55 - Microsoft has rolled out a Windows App

It's a jam-packed episode this week ranging from more Android 15 to a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 to the much-maligned return of Flappy Bird. Yes, Flappy Bird. Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman (for a little bit) go on this Android journey with you, our faithful audience.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:03:55 - Mishaal has the details on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 with many new features00:16:00 - A new dawn rises as RCS rolls out to iOS devices with iOS 18's release00:21:41 - More digital IDs and state IDs are coming to Google Wallet along with an official digital credentials API00:24:19 - Sideloaded apps get the smackdown (sorta) in Android 1500:28:14 - Pixels be damned! Circle to Search looks to no longer be exclusive!00:29:40 - The Patron News pick was all about those notification icons in Android 15. Bright colors!HARDWARE0:37:42 - Here it is, the Samsung Galaxy S25 in all its flat sided glory!0:42:19 - And the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ & S10 Ultra will arrive in a couple of weeks!0:45:49 - The new Techno Phantom foldables look to be impressive and affordableAPPS0:51:33 - Gemini Live rolls out to more users...for free?0:53:20 - Browsing gets a little safer with these new Chrome features0:55:40 - Google Home adds Search because, well Google.0:58:07 - I can't believe I'm saying this, but Flappy Bird is back and it's tied to Crypto, because of course it isCOMMUNITY1:07:48 - Adam in San Diego is not thrilled with Gemini over Assistant1:12:41 - James runs into a problem sharing photos from Google Photos to Google Messages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huyen got the Pixel Watch 3 on her wrist, Mishaal caught a glimpse of an Android 16 feature, and Jason became a believer in the tri-fold format.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS0:19:43 - Google is preparing a major overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings in Android 160:26:24 - Here's how Android 15 blocks thieves from bypassing factory reset protection0:30:36 - Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Expands Latest Galaxy AI Features to Even More Users Around the World0:33:25 - Google limits on Android Auto access may breach EU rules, court adviser says0:35:20 - Everything is not OSOM0:41:29 - Patron pick: Android 15 is already prepared for Bluetooth 6.0's best new featureHARDWARE0:50:51 - HUAWEI Mate XT Hands-on & Quick Review0:59:01 - HONOR Unfolds a Future with Possibilities with the record-breaking HONOR Magic V3 at IFA 20241:05:10 - Best of IFA 2024: HMD Fusion1:09:41 - Qualcomm says it's working on mixed reality smart glasses with Samsung and Google1:11:52 - TCL's newest phone takes its NXTPAPER display to a whole new level1:16:10 - Exclusive: First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraAPPS1:18:38 - Improved search in Google Photos1:25:15 - Google's Android Search widget is getting supercharged1:27:52 - 3 Chrome updates to help you stay on top of your tabs1:30:37 - Meta will let third-party apps place calls to WhatsApp and Messenger usersCOMMUNITY1:34:01 - Jelly Bean 4.2.2 in Sam's car!1:35:38 - Could RCS be bad for security? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a classic episode all about Android as we welcome back Florence Ion to take a trip to hardware leak city with Jason Howell and Ron Richards!Hey! We'll be at Droidcon NYC this September!Also hey! You can get Android Faithful merch for up to 40% off at Threadless!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS0:05:47 - Big day for Android with the release of Android 15 and the September feature drop0:20:53 - The date has been set for the Samsung Developer Conference!0:24:03 - Patrons picked hearing about how Google Messages will handle media with RCSHARDWARE0:29:27 - The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is here and the colors are fantastic0:33:47 - We enter LEAK CITY with the Oppo Find X8 with a similar looking feature to the iPhone 160:37:13 - The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition gets new dimensions0:39:51 - Exciting news of Huawei's TRI-FOLD Foldable coming September 100:42:53 - Xiaomi checks in with a leak of a button-less phone0:47:00 - As we leave Leak City we get news of the Pixel 9A's modemAPPS0:53:01 - Gemini brings new features to your inbox0:55:24 - After demos, Circle to Search gets new features0:59:15 - Google adds live translation for Translate to foldablesCOMMUNITY1:01:20 - VinkyPoo from the Netherlands has a tip for fingerprint scanning1:02:48 - Dustin shares Fi pricing1:05:00 - Damon is back on Android!1:08:12 - Baldwin asks to revisit the chain link fenceThanks to Florence Ion for joining! Read her at Gizmodo and listen to Material! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS0:17:26 - The dawn of AI Photos and the ethics of images that aren't real0:29:54 - 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 more0:43:56 - Patrons picked the news that phone call recording is coming...only to the Pixel 9HARDWARE0:49:48 - The Google Pixel 9 reviewed!1:07:59 - A ton of features available on the Pixel phones1:13:56 - The Pixel 9 Pro uses 3 GB for AI1:16:56 - The Snapdragon 7S Gen 3 brings, you guessed it, AI1:19:04 - Foldable alert! Tecno's Phantom V Fold 2 and Flip 2 leak with great pricing1:22:55 - For my tablet fam, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Ultra details are hereAPPS1:24:55 - Niagra Launcher brings Android 15 features1:26:27 - Arc Browser is coming to Android!1:28:49 - Sharing clips from YouTube finally got easier1:30:56 - Google Tasks redesign brings productivity upgradesCOMMUNITY1:32:38 - Paul has a tale of frustration from Google sales support1:36:02 - Larry from Michigan is Google Fi curious1:42:54 - Mike from Georgia has an old Android version alertThanks to Adam Doud for joining us - check him out at Benefit of the Doud, Slashgear, Forbes, CNN Underscored, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS0:17:33 US Considers a Rare Antitrust Move0:28:01 Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred' the Pixel0:42:09 4 new AI-powered Pixel and Android accessibility updates0:45:41 Geekbench AI 1.00:51:03 Samsung Expands Circle to Search to Galaxy A Series0:51:30 California IDs coming soon in Google Wallet0:51:55 Android's theft detection lock feature is starting to roll out0:53:17 Patron Pick: Nearly All Google Pixel Phones Exposed by Unpatched Flaw in Hidden Android AppHARDWARE1:02:31 @Honorglobal: Don't just imagine the future. Be there when it unfolds.1:06:06 OnePlus Buds Pro 3 launch with redesigned case1:08:50 Brian Cutter, Google's CMF designer - InterviewAPPS1:13:47 New video calling features coming to Google Meet1:16:00 This new feature is basically AirDrop but for Windows PCs and Android1:19:20 Quick Hits:Gemini can finally start Google Assistant RoutinesGemini glows with new floating overlay panel, starts rolling outCircle to Search is rolling out a new Song Search feature for some usersBasic editing of Ultra HDR photos in Google Photos no longer strips Ultra HDROffline Google Maps rolling out to Wear OSHelp me write in Gmail now lets you polish email draftsCOMMUNITY1:24:52 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:00:00 - We breakdown the Pixel hardware and Gemini software announcements at Made By Google00:35:26 - 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're navigating anti-trust lawsuits, Pixel 9 leaks and so, so much hardware (again!).**NOTE: Streamyard glitched at times throughout the recording of this podcast and there is no fix to the damage in this episode. We apologize for the audio cutouts.**Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:03:09 - 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 AppleHARDWARE00:28:13 - The Google TV Streamer was announced and there's new Nest Thermostats00:44:11 - Now the leaks are out about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with details about price and shipping dates00:48:20 - There's more Pixel Watch 3 details leaked00:50:41 - 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 601:03:43 - Jason reviewed the Nothing CMF Watch Pro 2APPS01:06:32 - Google rolled out safety updates to Search and Maps/Waze01:11:15 - School Time from Google is coming to phones and tablets01:13:45 - Better controls to your device's audio thanks to Wavelet01:15:52 - Check this cool feature when using Google Lens!COMMUNITY01:18:02 - 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 Device01:22:29 - Wil in Tigard Oregon has a warning for Samsung Watch 7 users Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang is back together as Huyen Tue Dau, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are reunited after a month of travels to talk the latest in Android with lots of hardware!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:03:52 - With Android 15 nearby, let's look at the distribution numbers for Android00:10:38 - In London, Samsung's latest campaign takes the "Fold" concept literally00:12:48 - Speaking of Samsung, the first look at One UI 7 is out and it's a head-scratcher00:23:02 - The Patrons were all about that Picture in Picture on YouTubeHARDWARE00:32:10 - Mishaal has the OnePlus Pad 2 and shares his impressions of the tablet00:42:24 - Ron has the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and gives a look at the low priced phone00:48:53 - The Pixel 9 details keep on leaking all over the place ahead of the MBG event in August01:00:00 - The Pixel Watch 3 details leaked. So did a new Google TV streaming deviceAPPS01:08:03 - A peek inside the Google app shows contacts, apps and settings in search01:08:56 - Another peek reveals Gemini getting extensions for Google Home, Phone, Keep and more01:09:59 - Windows Insiders get the ability access their Android devices in File ExplorerCOMMUNITY01:14:45 - Jonathan from Vermont recommends the Onn 4k Pro for a streaming device01:17:11 - Darren from Tasmania, Australia asks what he loses by using the Samsung Ultra watch with a Pixel phone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.HARDWARE & NEWS00:52:21 - 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 released00:30:07 - As if we didn't have enough events, Nothing joins the party on July 31 to unveil the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus APPS00:32:26 - 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 deviceINTERVIEW00:39:56 - 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're bursting at the seams with this hardware-focused episode as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Ron Richards breakdown the latest from Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing and parse the Pixel 9 leaks PLUS a brand new Apps segment and Ron has a BIG announcement! It doesn't get bigger than this!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:05:15 - Google took a moment to look back on and celebrate Android ten years ago in 2014, which was huge.00:17:03 - PATRON PICK: Reacting to the fallout of Google's Find My Device networkHARDWARE00:28:10 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked was last week and break it all down00:57:07 - OnePlus's big announcement event was today and we literally got the One Plus Watch 2R, plus news of the OnePlus Pad 2, and the Nord Buds 3 Pro01:05:11 - Hands on with the Nothing CMF Watch 2 and Buds Pro 201:14:33 - It's thin foldable time as the HONOR Magic V3 looks to be the thinnest of the bunch01:17:36 - Xiaomi has something to say about thin foldables also01:20:39 - And there have been massive leaks about the Google Pixel 9 lineup ahead of the event in AugustAPPS01:24:24 - NEW SEGMENT: Widget of the Week! Huyen shows off the Nothing X app widgetCOMMUNITY01:30:39 - Andy from Melbourne wants to know where are the Qi2 phones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One full year of Android Faithful is in the books and we're so elated to welcome Jason Howell back to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards get hyped for what's new in Android and look back at the past year.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:05:28 - Looks like there's an Apple-like approach to cyber attack protections coming from Google00:11:39 - There was a major security breach from Authy and Xiaomi is testing a "Disable Ads" toggle option00:17:36 - Microsoft makes employees in China use iPhones for security reasons00:21:13 - PATRON PICK: Mishaal details an unexpected use of Fuschia on Android devicesHARDWARE00:29:06 - Nothing released the CMF Phone 1 and we're all in love with it!00:42:05 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is tomorrow and pretty much everything has now leaked00:51:00 - Pixel news as the Pixel 9 is rumored to get an ultrasonic fingerprint reader and the Pixel Watch 3 gets reviewed by the FCC with revealing results00:54:19 - OnePlus's big announcement event is July 16 and we're expecting the One Plus Watch 2R, OnePlus Pad 2, the Nord 4 and Nord Buds 3 Pro00:56:32 - Huawei is developing a tri-fold phone that looks like a taco holder and we're here for it.LOOKING BACK ON ANDROID01:01:07 - Overrated: Passkeys, Magic Photo Tools and RCS01:11:56 - Underrated: RCS on iPhones, Widgets, Google Vs. Epic fallout and Android TVThank YOU the listener/viewer of Android Faithful for a wonderful first year of the podcast. We'll be back next week for more Android news, hardware, apps and more and we can't wait to bring you another year of podcasts! Thanks for your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Hot Android Summer and first up is Samsung so join Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:03:30 - Google AI is coming to the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 sure looks Pink!00:12:37 - Major warning for Pixel 6 owners! Don't factory reset and follow this guide from Google00:20:20 - WhatsApp launched a clever ad campaign and Ron saw it in NYC!00:24:11 - Mishaal visited Qualcomm HQ and saw some amazing AI application demos 00:35:02 - The patrons picked the news of the rejected Pixel Fold designHARDWARE00:39:13 - OnePlus launched the new Pad Pro and a new Smart Watch in China00:42:0 - Samsung leaks of renders and details of phone cases, the Galaxy Watch and Earbuds and of course, the Ring!00:56:37 - And more details on Samsung Health apps!APPS01:02:56 - 5 new features in Chrome01:08:20 - Google Lens becomes Circle to Search01:12:29 - Huyen rants about Inconsistent Google App drawersCOMMUNITY01:20:32 - Ryuu Minastas ponders the expansion of the Tensor chip01:22:13 - Stealth Dave doesn't need a new phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We did it Android fam! 50 episodes of Android Faithful and to celebrate, Florence Ion returns to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards discuss the upcoming events and latest in the world of Android.Running Time: 01:17:35Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:04:23 - Google announced the next Made By Google Event and we got a date for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 00:13:47 - Gemini and Google Assistant STILL can't handle reminders00:16:50 - Flo weighs in on Android 15 and we get some more upcoming features00:25:45 - RIP VPN by Google One00:29:45 - The patrons picked the news of OnePlus' battery improvementsHARDWARE00:40:47 - The new Motoroloa Razr and Razr+ are here. So is the MotoTag!00:52:27 - Flo was hands on with the new Lenovo Tab Plus00:56:37 - Some tablet leaks with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and the OnePlus Pad 2APPS01:01:20 - The Blackmagic Camera app is out and it's free but it's only on Pixels and Samsung Galaxys01:06:12 - There's a constant stream of updates from YouTube coming outCOMMUNITY01:09:41 - Kevin has a simple phone approach solutionThanks to Florence Ion for joining us! Read her work at Gizmodo and listen to Material! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: 01:21:24NEWSWe were shocked by the news that Android VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, announced he was moving onAndroid 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 ProHARDWARESamsung reveals the details of the Galaxy Watch FE, and we get some leaky looks at the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Samsung Ring Charging caseSticking with watches, we get a leaky look at the Google Pixel Watch 3XLHonor rolls out the Honor 200 line and the Magic V Flip, with bonus Jimmy ChooOver in AR Computing, the XReal Beam Pro looks to be very interesting and the Spacetop G1 looks ridiculous (in the best way possible)APPSSurprising news out of ChromeOS as it starts to inch closer to AndroidYouTube adds Google Lens Search support and Chrome for Android will now read articles to youThanks to Juan Bagnell for joining us. Stay up to date with all of his content over at SomeGadgetGuy.comGet all your Android Faithful news and premium content at AndroidFaithful.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.