Android Faithful

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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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.

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NEWS

• 0:19:43 - Google is preparing a major overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings in Android 16
• 0:26:24 - Here's how Android 15 blocks thieves from bypassing factory reset protection
• 0:30:36 - Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Expands Latest Galaxy AI Features to Even More Users Around the World
• 0:33:25 - Google limits on Android Auto access may breach EU rules, court adviser says
• 0:35:20 - Everything is not OSOM
• 0:41:29 - Patron pick: Android 15 is already prepared for Bluetooth 6.0's best new feature

HARDWARE

• 0:50:51 - HUAWEI Mate XT Hands-on & Quick Review
• 0:59:01 - HONOR Unfolds a Future with Possibilities with the record-breaking HONOR Magic V3 at IFA 2024
• 1:05:10 - Best of IFA 2024: HMD Fusion
• 1:09:41 - Qualcomm says it’s working on mixed reality smart glasses with Samsung and Google
• 1:11:52 - TCL's newest phone takes its NXTPAPER display to a whole new level
• 1:16:10 - Exclusive: First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

APPS

• 1:18:38 - Improved search in Google Photos
• 1:25:15 - Google's Android Search widget is getting supercharged
• 1:27:52 - 3 Chrome updates to help you stay on top of your tabs
• 1:30:37 - Meta will let third-party apps place calls to WhatsApp and Messenger users

COMMUNITY

• 1:34:01 - Jelly Bean 4.2.2 in Sam's car!
• 1:35:38 - Could RCS be bad for security?

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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!

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NEWS

• 0:05:47 - Big day for Android with the release of Android 15 and the September feature drop
• 0:20:53 - The date has been set for the Samsung Developer Conference!
• 0:24:03 - Patrons picked hearing about how Google Messages will handle media with RCS

HARDWARE

• 0:29:27 - The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is here and the colors are fantastic
• 0:33:47 - We enter LEAK CITY with the Oppo Find X8 with a similar looking feature to the iPhone 16
• 0:37:13 - The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition gets new dimensions
• 0:39:51 - Exciting news of Huawei's TRI-FOLD Foldable coming September 10
• 0:42:53 - Xiaomi checks in with a leak of a button-less phone
• 0:47:00 - As we leave Leak City we get news of the Pixel 9A's modem

APPS

• 0:53:01 - Gemini brings new features to your inbox
• 0:55:24 - After demos, Circle to Search gets new features
• 0:59:15 - Google adds live translation for Translate to foldables

COMMUNITY

• 1:01:20 - VinkyPoo from the Netherlands has a tip for fingerprint scanning
• 1:02:48 - Dustin shares Fi pricing
• 1:05:00 - Damon is back on Android!
• 1:08:12 - Baldwin asks to revisit the chain link fence

Thanks to Florence Ion for joining! Read her at Gizmodo and listen to Material!

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We just can't quit you Pixel 9, can we? Even with guest Adam Doud on the show, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are at it again.

We'll be at Droidcon NYC this September!

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NEWS

• 0:17:26 - The dawn of AI Photos and the ethics of images that aren't real
• 0:29:54 - We know when Android 15 will roll out and it's been a rollercoaster!
• 0:36:21 - Android 15 QPR 1 has goodies like Lockscreen Widgets and more
• 0:43:56 - Patrons picked the news that phone call recording is coming...only to the Pixel 9

HARDWARE

• 0:49:48 - The Google Pixel 9 reviewed!
• 1:07:59 - A ton of features available on the Pixel phones
• 1:13:56 - The Pixel 9 Pro uses 3 GB for AI
• 1:16:56 - The Snapdragon 7S Gen 3 brings, you guessed it, AI
• 1:19:04 - Foldable alert! Tecno’s Phantom V Fold 2 and Flip 2 leak with great pricing
• 1:22:55 - For my tablet fam, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Ultra details are here

APPS

• 1:24:55 - Niagra Launcher brings Android 15 features
• 1:26:27 - Arc Browser is coming to Android!
• 1:28:49 - Sharing clips from YouTube finally got easier
• 1:30:56 - Google Tasks redesign brings productivity upgrades

COMMUNITY

• 1:32:38 - Paul has a tale of frustration from Google sales support
• 1:36:02 - Larry from Michigan is Google Fi curious
• 1:42:54 - Mike from Georgia has an old Android version alert

Thanks to Adam Doud for joining us - check him out at Benefit of the Doud, Slashgear, Forbes, CNN Underscored, and more!

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