Google I/O season officially kicks off as The Android Show: I/O Edition unveils what Google has been up to when it comes to Android, with a shift from "Operating System" to "Intelligence System." We're excited to welcome Sameer Samat, President, Android Ecosystem at Google back to the show to break down what it all means and discuss the details of today's announcements along with a broad range of topics from Gemini and AI to the new Googlebooks to the controversial sideloading apps topic and what it means to steward an operating system used by billions of people globally.

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00:00:40 - NEWS

• Google unveiled The Android Show: I/O Edition and rolled out a ton of new features aimed at evolving Android into an "Intelligence System" along with introducing the new line of laptops called Googlebooks, updates to Android Auto and much more!

00:09:27 - INTERVIEW

• An in-depth discussion with Sameer Samat, President, Android Ecosystem at Google about the news coming out of The Android Show: I/O Edition

00:57:15 - HARDWARE

• Google also launched the new line of fitness trackers, the Fitbit Air
• And in doing so, killed the Fitbit Premium app and rebranded it to Google Health and a lot of people are unhappy about that

01:05:21 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF

• Ahead of Google I/O, Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 2 rolled out with bug fixes and a little bit of new stuff
• Photography fans rejoiced as Google finally released Snapseed 4.0!

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An exciting time for Android is on the horizon and Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are very much here for it!

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00:04:04 - NEWS

• Well, it happened - The Android Show - Google I/O Edition was announced for next week on May 12! Also Google is looking for vibe coded contributions to the Countdown to Google I/O.
• The OnePlus downward spiral continues as reports emerge that OnePlus is being merged with RealMe
• After years of leaks, Evan Blass aka EvLeaks is calling it quits, again.
• PATRON PICK: More leaks and sneak peeks at what Pixel Glow might be, this time on a laptop!

00:38:28 - HARDWARE

• The new line of Motorola Razr Foldables for 2026 are here!
• A leak of the Pixel 11 reveals more about the camera, the Tensor G6 and the specs
• A timeline emerges for the Clicks Communicator

00:55:36 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF

• Google is making Cars smarter with Gemini
• A new AI Assistant app was released by Google...and then disappeared
• Now you can make custom Multi-view screens on YouTube TV!

01:09:32 - COMMUNITY

• Mike from GA shares his take on people's reaction to smart glasses

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Huyen, Ron, and Jason look at the passage of time on Android and all that it brings. From an Easter egg that's a little long in the tooth, to the possible beginning of the end of the Fitbit brand. It's all here!

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00:02:21 - NEWS

• With Google I/O around the corner, it looks like the pre-show will be The Android Show a week before again...or will it?
• Reports indicate that OpenAI is developing a smartphone for 2028
• Need some "Proactive Assistance"? Gemini might be able to help you out soon
• PATRON PICK:The repairability revolution gets a bolt of support thanks to Fairphone who posted positive numbers in 2025

00:33:11 - HARDWARE

• It seems like something is happening to the Fitbit brand with Google Health waiting in the wings. Especially with the Fitbit Air on the horizon.
• Now Samsung has Smart Glasses, here's what they look like. They look like glasses.
• Want the OnePlus Watch 4? Well you can get it? Kinda? On AliExpress?
• And if you need a big tablet, the One Plus Tab 4 is coming out and it's pretty cool! If only anyone outside of India could get it.

00:54:47 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF

• Android 17 cannot be stopped! Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is here, already!
• In a once in a decade move, Google is redesigning all their app icons and now with more gradients!
• Hey Samsung people, your OneUI 8.5 update is landing and you get AirDrop too!

01:09:59 - COMMUNITY

• Ken from Batavia, NY spins a tale of his switching from Android to iPhones and back again
• Tharanga from Melbourne, Australia is not pleased at all with Gemini on Google Home

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The gang is all back together as Florence Ion has an announcement for Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao and the Android Faithful family!

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00:05:54 - NEWS

• Who is more loyal? iOS users or Android users? The results may surprise you!
• A huge update for Android Developers as the Android CLI and Skills introduce ways to build even faster
• PATRON PICK: Google Gemini is rolling out to Android Auto and the response is not great

00:39:00 - HARDWARE

• No really, the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold is really sold out this time. Samsung means it. But the Trifold 2 is coming and it will be thinner!
• What exactly is Pixel Glow and how will it light up future Google laptops and phones?
• The OnePlus Watch 4 preps for a global launch, but...really?
• Meanwhile in China, they unveiled the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra which could be the gaming device we laughed at in last weeks' After Hours
• And yet, it looks like OnePlus is shutting down operations in Europe?

01:01:45 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF

• The 4th Beta of Android 17 is here and it may be light but it has an Easter Egg!
• Google Gemini amps up Nano Banana with Personal Intelligence to let you make even more, possibly creepy, personalized images
• Nothing made an app to help transfer files too between Macs and Android! It's called Warp and it went away but now it's back.

01:13:01 - COMMUNITY

• Mark Zip remembers we had apps to transfer files over a decade ago!
• Brad writes in with tales of repairing Pixel A devices successfully
• Raven reminisces about the Google Pixel 5 phone but in white.

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Proving that technology can make anything can happen in 2026, especially if you're rocking an Android phone, Ron Richards puts his Pixel 10 Pro to the test by doing the show via his phone's mobile hotspot from a hotel in the Midwest so he can join Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell for the latest in the world of Android!

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00:05:03 - NEWS

• Good news, kinda? Smartphone sales were up, slightly, in Q1 2026!
• And yet Samsung is quietly raising prices on their devices.
• Do you get a lot of scam phone calls? Google is working to protect you even more from them.
• PATRON PICK: The Google Pixel triumphs over Apple and Samsung in repairability but Motorola outpaces them all

00:34:55 - HARDWARE

• Check out this wild, wide foldable phone from Huawei
• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming in July and looks to unveil the new, wider Samsung Galaxy Z Fold with an S-Pen?
• Missed out on the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold? Now's your chance to get one again at stores in malls across America.
• The Find X9 Ultra from Oppo leaks days before it's announced and it's full of photography goodness

00:54:52 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF

• Apple may have Tap to Share, but now Google is bringing it to Android
• If you ever thought that the one thing Android Auto was missing was Google Meet, well the wait is over.
• Sometimes good things do happen to apps, in this case, Spotify now lets you turn off video completely in their app!

01:05:37 - COMMUNITY

• Michael writes in to share his loyalty to the stylus!
• David emails to remind Jason it was his tip back in the AAA days about isopropyl alcohol to remove sticky goo from tacky rubber devices

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Jason is joined by Huyen who just got back from Japan last night and somehow never crossed paths with guest Matteo Doni from TechTravelGeeks⁩  who was in Japan at the same time! The synergies in tonights show don't stop there either. Also, prepare yourself for Santa Howell and his grab bag of goodies from the archives of Android!

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00:03:24 - NEWS

• Samsung Messages Will be Discontinued in July
• 5 new features for Android XR
• PATRON PICK: Google Cast support rolling out to Samsung TVs, and not just the newest ones

00:28:23 - HARDWARE

• Motorola heard my plea, and the new Moto G Stylus 2026 might be the affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra we've been waiting for
• Great to see Lenovo announce this multi-year global partnership with David Beckham!
• Motorola and T-Mobile are bringing a new 5G tablet to the US, and it looks like it'll be easy on my wallet
• Device Startup Nothing Technology Plans to Release AI Glasses Next Year

00:54:59 - MORE HARDWARE

• Google just launched a special edition Pixel with exclusive wallpapers and icons
• Someone got a hold of the LG Rollable to show us all how it works, and it makes me wish LG were still around. But would you buy it?
• I held the OnePlus Nord 6, and it feels nothing like a 9,000mAh phone

01:15:51 - APPS

• @shimritby: Sweet news for our Google AI Pro subscribers!
• You can't filter Play Store reviews by your device model anymore

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We've got Android on our mind as Android 17 takes a major step forward and Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards wrap up the month of March with an array of phones and Android related news to gear up for a busy few weeks leading up to Google I/O.

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00:05:48 - NEWS

• The first step in Google's new sideloading solution kicks off as Developer Verification opens up
• Apple hires an Ex-Google Exec to lead AI Marketing
• Have you dreamt of that killer VR/AR App? Now you can vibe code it for Android XR
• PATRON PICK: The unbelievable has happened as Swift now supports Android with the new Swift for Android SDK

00:32:07 - HARDWARE

• Our first glimpse at CAD Render leaks of the Google Pixel 11 show some interesting changes to the camera island
• Physical keyboards are IN as the Unihertz Titan Elite 2 skyrockets to success on Kickstarter
• Lots of activity with Google TV as Wal-Mart's ONN brand readies a new Stick device and a new Set Top Box and Xiaomi launches a new stick device without 4K support

00:54:52 - APPS

• The Android 17 Beta 3 has been released and its full of very cool features!
• More Android Auto goodness including background audio from YouTube support!
• Looking for a secure alternative to Google Workspace? Proton has you covered!

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We're tending to the Android garden now that Spring has arrived with the return of Jason Howell who joins Ron Richards and Florence Ion for a show packed with leaks and drama plus a rare rugged Ulefone spotted in the wild!

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00:09:10 - NEWS

• An update from Google on the Sideloading Drama that comes with a 24 hour waiting period and set of steps to enable it!
• GrapheneOS takes a stand against age verification requirements for operating systems
• Some staggering numbers about phone trade-ins and what they say about Android phone owners
• PATRON PICK: A leak reveals how budget phones may react to the RAM shortage

00:39:25 - HARDWARE

• Flo wraps up the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with a rundown of the AI Features and a deep dive on the Camera
• We're stunned, yet not surprised, by reports that Amazon is, yet again, developing a smartphone
• More reports of OnePlus' demise? Where there's smoke, there's often fire, this is getting weird!
• Oooh check out the REDMAGIC 11 Air Trace Edition Gaming Phone!

00:59:10 - APPS

• The March Canary update for Android is out and it's got a bunch of neat stuff!
• Android Auto is evolving and Google shares how it's expanding within the vehicle
• Google Messages is getting three features that everyone agrees are good: Mentions, Trash Folder and Live Location Sharing!

01:10:20 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

• Sergei writes in with his wish for Google Maps features for EV drivers

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It's a special GREEN day for Android and we celebrate it with the triumphant return of Huyen Tue Dao as she joins Florence Ion and Ron Richards to dive headfirst into the green dyed waters of Android news this week!

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00:05:10 - NEWS

• Google went to SF for GDC and brought news for gamers and game developers
• Lookout! There's a new top phone manufacturer in town of foldables and its...Motorola!
• Things got real weird in the OnePlus Community app in the US, but they're back to normal
• PATRON PICK: That was quick! Samsung is done selling the Galaxy Trifold!

00:34:40 - HARDWARE

• Flo's got some more review notes of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and news on the Perplexity hot word and people are getting headaches from the display?
• There's a leak of the Motorola Razr 2026 and it sure is Pantone Purple!
• We get a great update on the status of the Google Find My Hub network

00:56:40 - APPS

• A massive, immersive update to Google Maps has arrived and people are freaking out!
• New scam protections rollout to Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram by Meta and Instagram is shutting down End-to-End encryption on Direct Messages
• Google rolls out Transit mode for Pixel devices and it's pretty darn cool.

01:11:51 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

• Sean writes in with another suggestion of a phone with an SD Card expansion slot
• Tharanga from Melbourne, Australia shows off HIS Unihertz phone
• Joey checks in with an update on his new Pebble watch and how little he's had to charge it

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