Podcast appearances and mentions of Ron Richards

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:07:52 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying:00:03:53 – Ron has been watching the first season of Stick.00:09:07 – Josh has been watching Long Way Home.00:14:20 – Conor has been watching the new season of Welcome to Wrexham. Discussion:00:24:51 – Remembering Brian Wilson00:37:48 – The 50th Anniversary of Jaws What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Music:“Tell Me Why (feat. Al Jardine)”Brian Wilson Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:00:00 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying:00:01:27 – Conor finished the first season of The Studio and re-watched all of the Mission: Impossible films.00:08:29 – Josh has pretty much been watching nothing but the 2025 NBA Playoffs but he did find time to re-watch Tombstone.00:16:26 – Ron finished the final season of Star Wars: Andor and has been listening to Blank Check with Griffin and David. Discussion:00:21:37 – Ranking the 21st Century Films of Steven Spielberg SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music:“Hanging By a Moment”Lifehouse   Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:28:05 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:32 – Conor went to the theater to see Black Bag, and is watching Hacks and The Studio. 00:11:05 – Josh watched Say Nothing. 00:16:43 – Ron watched Adolescence, and went to the theater to see A Minecraft Movie and The Luckiest Man in America. Broadway Corner: 00:29:35 – Ron saw Good Night, and Good Luck. 00:35:05 – Josh saw Glengarry Glen Ross. Discussion: 00:41:26 – The Pitt, Season 1 01:02:57 – A New York City Emergency Room Physician Assistant Talks About The Pitt, Season 1 SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music: “Baby” Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 00:54:05 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:52 – Ron has been watching RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop and listening to Better Wonder by Kestrels (accidentally called Better World on the show). 00:10:08 – Conor has been watching Paradise and Reacher. 00:13:05 – Josh went to the theater to see Becoming Led Zeppelin. 00:16:16 – How radio shaped our love and appreciation of music, a brief detour down memory lane. 00:18:53 – Josh is watching Court of Gold. Discussion: 00:22:41 – The results of the 7th Annual iFanboy Patron Oscars Pool. 00:23:57 – The 2025 Academy Awards Listener Mail: 00:40:55 – Kyle F. from New Jersey wants to know which movies have driven the iFanboys to walk out of the theater. SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music: “Free Forever” Kestrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Samsung's Secure Folder has a revealing privacy flaw, OnePlus Watch 3 is delayed, and Ron Richards and Tim Stevens talk about pinball virtualization.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to stories can be found here.

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.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:01:11 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:02:33 – Conor (and Ron) have been watching Paradise. 00:05:32 – Ron has been listening to Blank Check with Griffin and David. 00:08:17 – It's time to check back in with The Pitt. SNL50: 00:16:43 – SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night 00:24:08 – Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music Game Time: 00:29:30 – The Saturday Night Live Cast Draft! SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music: “SNL Opening Theme (1991)” The Saturday Night Live Band and “SNL Closing Theme” The Saturday Night Live Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

The AI Action Summit wraps up in Paris, NotebookLM Plus gets a wider release, and Tim Stevens and Ron Richards discuss pinball preservation.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to today's stories can be found here.

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.

'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.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:03:13 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:29 – Fly Me to the Moon 00:03:57 – Emilia Pérez 00:06:21 – Gladiator II 00:08:06 – A Complete Unknown 00:11:16 – September 5 00:12:56 – Conclave 00:14:29 – The Brutalist 00:16:36 – The Pitt 00:24:57 – Nobody Wants This 00:27:13 – The Agency 00:29:14 – Black Doves 00:30:36 – Detroiters 00:32:05 – Bad Sisters 00:33:12 – A Man on the Inside 00:34:26 – Friends 00:37:59 – The Sex Lives of College Girls 00:39:38 – Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 00:42:17 – The Boys 00:45:00 – Landman 00:45:52 – Pop Culture Jeopardy 00:48:22 – Beatles '64 00:50:40 – Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story 00:51:31 – Yacht Rock: A Documentary 00:54:25 – Clarkson's Farm 00:55:58 – Mafia Spies 00:58:24 – Queer Eye SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music: “Fly Me To The Moon [feat. Count Basie And His Orchestra]” Frank Sinatra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

It's the 19th annual iFanboy All Media Year End Roundup! Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and special guest Ron Richards discuss some of what they enjoyed in media in this, the year that was 2024. Note: Timecodes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 02:56:45 Movies: 00:02:12 - Year in Movies 00:03:52 - Anora 00:07:05 - Hit Man 00:08:51 - The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 00:12:04 - Kneecap 00:13:48 - Challengers 00:16:32 - The Wild Robot 00:19:33 - Thelma 00:21:09 - The Bikeriders 00:23:21 - Gladiator II 00:26:31 - Juror #2 00:28:20 - Rebel Ridge 00:30:44 - Wonka 00:32:03 - Saturday Night 00:34:47 - Civil War 00:37:22 - The Fall Guy Television: 00:39:37 - Year in Television 00:40:50 - Shōgun 00:43:54 - Industry 00:49:03 - Reservation Dogs 00:50:01 - Fargo 00:52:57 - Shrinking 00:54:53 - Dark Winds 00:55:47 - True Detective: Night Country 01:00:18 - Ripley 01:02:56 - The Paris 2024 Olympics 01:04:11 - The Gentlemen 01:08:53 - Nobody Wants This 01:10:02 - Curb Your Enthusiasm 01:11:39 - Fallout 01:16:13 - English Teacher 01:19:38 - Network TV is Back! Music: 01:26:43 - Guided Tour by High Vis 01:28:55 - Green Day/Smashing Pumpkins/Rancid at Fenway Park 01:32:26 - Unt by Pinhead Gunpowder 01:34:33 - All of This Awaits You by Swami and the Bed of Nails 01:35:47 - Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee 01:37:35 - To All Trains by Shellac 01:42:00 - NOFX's Final Tour at Campanelli Stadium 01:45:31 - 69 Love Songs Live by The Magnetic Fields at The Town Hall Podcasts: 01:46:56 - The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford 01:47:35 - Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers 01:49:54 - Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast 01:51:18 - How Did This Get Made? 01:53:24 - Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics 01:54:13 - Pretty Sure I Can Fly 01:56:41 - Gone South 01:59:23 - Life of the Record 02:01:24 - Who Killed JFK? 02:05:24 - Revisionist History: Hitler's Olympics Books: 02:07:54 - Polostan: Vol. 1 of Bomb Light by Neal Stephenson 02:10:40 - The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey 02:12:54 - The Ministry of Time: A Novel by Kaliane Bradley 02:14:21 - The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson 02:17:04 - The Path to Paradise: A Francis Ford Coppola Story by Sam Wasson 02:18:21 - Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears by Michael Schulman 02:20:16 - Since We Fell: A Novel by Dennis Lehane 02:22:22 - Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk by Kathleen Hanna 02:24:07 - We Solve Murders: A Novel by Richard Osman 02:25:07 - The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine by Lindsey Fitzharris 02:28:13 - Saint Vitus Bar: The First Ten Years, An Oral and Visual History by Nathaniel Shannon 02:30:40 - Theatre Kids: A True Tale of Off-Off Broadway by John DeVore 02:32:37 - Shōgun: A Novel of Japan by James Clavell 02:35:41 - Green Lantern: Sleepers, Book 1 by Christopher J. Priest Comics: 02:37:38 - The Amazing Spider-Man 02:39:28 - Batman & Robin: Year One 02:40:14 - Grommets 02:42:02 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 02:43:09 - Scarlett 02:44:34 - The Sensational She-Hulk 02:45:09 - Fantastic Four 02:47:07 - Nightwing 02:47:57 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees 02:49:37 - The Hunger and The Dusk Reason.fm helps you track podcast charts and stay ahead. See the top 100 Apple and Spotify rankings and track daily changes in the charts and category trends -- for free! Save time and discover what's hot now with Reason.fm. Brought To You By: • Better Help – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ifanboy and get on your way to being your best self. • iFanboy Patrons • iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch Music: "Happy Holiday" Bing Crosby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 00:58:08 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:02:02 – Josh watched The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox. 00:12:46 – Conor was consumed by postseason baseball, and enjoyed the latest seasons of Only Murders in the Building and The Old Man. 00:18:21 – Ron went on a documentary binge and watched Mr. McMahon, Anatomy of Lies, and This is the Zodiac Speaking. Mail Bag: 00:25:19 – Isaac P. wants to celebrate the new Neal Stephenson book by tier listing his oeuvre. 00:33:28 – Andrew from Michigan asks about all-time favorite TV theme songs. 00:39:57 – Mark B. wants to know why the iFanboys have never talked about Daisy Jones and The Six. 00:43:12 – Greg F. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania misses Josh's impressions. 00:45:06 – Kenneth J. asks which TV shows deserve a six-episode miniseries to wrap up properly. 00:49:18 – Matt M. from East Northport, New York wants to know which classic movies the iFanboys appreciated more after finally seeing them on the silver screen. 00:54:20 – Adam from Orlando, Florida was listening to an old episode of Pick of the Week and asks about the Mack Weldon ads. SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music: “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” (Theme from Perfect Strangers) David Pomeranz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:02:30 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:00:53 – But first, the MLB postseason is in full swing and both Ron and Conor's teams are in it so let's have some baseball talk. 00:03:54 – Conor has reassessed Hacks, and finished the latest seasons of Slow Horses and Bad Monkey. 00:12:05 – Ron in enjoying Nobody Wants This and went to see Eno. 00:20:02 – Josh watched Starting Five and went to see The Wild Robot, and he and Ron are reading The Mercy of Gods. Film Review: 00:30:32 – Megalopolis SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Music: “Tall Buildings” The A Sides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 00:56:45 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:22 – But first, a brief The Lord of the Rings tangent. 00:03:51 – Ron (and Conor) have gotten into Industry. 00:12:46 – Conor (and Ron) have been watching English Teacher and Bad Monkey. 00:18:57 – Josh (and Ron) went to see Alien: Romulus. TV Review: 00:26:08 – The 2024 Emmy Awards Film Review: 00:33:30 – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice What We've Been Enjoying (Redux): 00:51:13 – Conor went to 4K restoration screenings of Chinatown and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, as well as a screening of Stagecoach. 00:52:40 – Josh just finished reading Shōgun. 00:53:47 – Ron saw Pulp at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn (and Josh went to see The Saviors Tour — featuring Green Day, Rancid, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Linda Lindas — at Fenway Park in Boston). SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Music: “New Noise” Refused Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Android 15 is releasing this fall. What can users expect from the latest Android OS and why is the roll-out timeline so weird? And we talk to Jen Briney about the reasons why manufacturers are lobbying against legislation to allow the US military to repair its own hardware.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Ron Richards, Jen Briney, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Android 15 is releasing this fall. What can users expect from the latest Android OS and why is the roll-out timeline so weird? And we talk to Jen Briney about the reasons why manufacturers are lobbying against legislation to allow the US military to repair its own hardware. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Ron Richards, Tom Merritt, Jennifer Briney, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

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.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:01:46 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:02:42 – Conor is obsessed with The Paris 2024 Olympics and saw Twisters (Josh did too) — and there are spoilers in this discussion! 00:12:11 – Josh listened to Michael Richards read his new book, Entrances and Exits. 00:17:53 – Ron watched the latest season of The Boys, finally completed John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A., and finished Presumed Innocent (Conor did too). Reviews: 00:22:40 – The Bear (Season 3, Part 1) 00:38:49 – House of the Dragon (Season 2) SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Music: “Wilbury Twist” The Traveling Wilburys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Details about Google's new Pixel phones and watch have already leaked. What do we know about the Pixel 9 hardware and why does Google have so many leaks? Plus Suno has admitted its generative music AI model was trained on copyrighted songs scraped from the Internet but that it's protected under fair-use. And we take a look at Apple's Q3 earnings report.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Details about Google's new Pixel phones and watch have already leaked. What do we know about the Pixel 9 hardware and why does Google have so many leaks? Plus Suno has admitted its generative music AI model was trained on copyrighted songs scraped from the Internet but that it's protected under fair-use. And we take a look at Apple's Q3 earnings report. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:12:20 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… Movies: 00:01:44 – 1986 was the best year of Ron's life but was it a great year for movies? What We've Been Enjoying: 00:10:33 – Josh finished both Clipped and Eric. 00:20:57 – Conor is enjoying weekly watches of Presumed Innocent and The Bear, and went to see Fly Me to the Moon. 00:27:30 – Ron went to see Thelma and The Bikeriders. The Summer Mail Bag: 00:33:44 – Dallas T. is looking for classic book recommendations. 00:39:43 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wants to know what makes a movie “cheesy.” 00:42:48 – Eric C. from Valley Village, California has questions about movie soundtracks. 00:50:59 – Daniel S. wants to know what the final verdict was on Masters of the Air. 00:57:08 – Bill S. from Kansas City asks about non-blockbuster summer movies. 00:59:12 – Kyle F. wants to know if streaming killed the cult classic. SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Music: “New Slang” The Shins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:16:28 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:43 - Ron's enthralled by LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza and Ripley. But Star Wars: The Acolyte? 00:12:54 - Josh managed to catch a rare cinematic showing of Frank Miller: American Genius, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Movie. 00:26:21 - Conor headed back north for a revisit of Northern Exposure. and then over to Presumed Innocent. Appetizer of Current Movies: 00:32:49 - Ron saw Hit Man. Conor saw everything. Old Men on Old Movies: 00:43:19 - Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Music: "Peggy Sue" Buddy Holly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Samsung suing smart ring maker Oura right before the launch of the Galaxy Ring? Plus why has social media platform for creatives, Cara, exploded in popularity this past week? And how an Australian invention is letting blind people see.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 00:50:20 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:02:40 – Josh has been watching nothing but the NBA playoffs. (And Conor and Ron have been watching baseball.) 00:08:08 – Ron watched Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos, and Baseball and Fallout. 00:13:59 – Conor has been enjoying this season of Survivor and played the Pilot Challenge. Discussion: 00:17:34 – Remembering Steve Albini (1962-2024) iFanboy at the Movies: 00:29:03 – Civil War 00:32:37 – Challengers 00:38:39 – The Fall Guy 00:45:01 – The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Music: “Squirrel Song” Shellac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 00:54:52 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:06 – Ron and Josh have been watching Shōgun and Manhunt. (And Josh just started Franklin.) 00:10:26 – Josh finally watched Baby Driver. 00:13:47 – Conor went to the revival theater see Holiday and watched the finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The “What Should We Watch Next?” Challenge: 00:18:42 – Last month, two of the hosts picked a show for the third to watch from their “to watch” list. Now everyone reports back! Review: 00:34:55 – Dune: Part Two. SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Music: “I Get Around” The Beach Boys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices