Android Faithful

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

APPS

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

COMMUNITY

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

APPS

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

COMMUNITY

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

APPS

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

INTERVIEWS

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

APPS

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

INTERVIEWS

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

COMMUNITY

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

APPS

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

INTERVIEWS

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

COMMUNITY

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

INTERVIEWS

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

APPS

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

INTERVIEWS

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

APPS

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

COMMUNITY

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

INTERVIEWS

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

APPS

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

COMMUNITY

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

APPS

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

MORE NEWS

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

INTERVIEW

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

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

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NEWS

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

HARDWARE

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

APPS

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

COMMUNITY

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

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