Android Faithful

On this episode of Android Faithful with Jason Howell and Ron Richards, Beeper’s new CEO Kishan Bagaria shares the app’s evolution, the potential of AI integration, and a shift to on-device privacy. The conversation covers Beeper’s fight against messaging silos, openness versus Apple’s closed ecosystem, and plans to reach 100 million users.

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00:00 - Podcast begins

04:54 - Introducing Kishan Bagaria, CEO of Beeper

05:23 - Background and journey to Beeper CEO role

07:11 - Experience since taking the CEO position

07:41 - Overview of new Beeper tiers and features

10:20 - User feedback on recent Beeper changes

11:33 - Privacy and security shift to on-device connections

14:44 - Beeper’s approach to messaging interoperability

17:20 - Regulatory landscape and Beeper’s role in the US and EU

19:46 - Matt Mullenweg’s goal of 100 million users

22:25 - Openness and open-source contribution as core values

24:06 - Beeper integration with Clay personal CRM

27:35 - Defining Beeper’s core user base

28:26 - What to expect from Beeper in 2026 including AI integrations

30:06 - Closing remarks and future outlook

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We're trying to enjoy a quieter week in the world of Android but man, the drama doesn't stop and neither does the rollout of new devices. Luckily Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are here to parse it all for you in one enjoyable package.

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00:05:24 - NEWS

• Lookout! Google and Pixel is moving up the charts! Plus the latest from Apple's iPhone announcement?
• Material 3 Expressive properly rolls out with Android 16 QPR1 and an update on the sideloading drama
• Someone thought phones were too boring so they created the phone they wanted and it's pretty awesome!
• Patron Pick: GoogleTV slow and sluggish? Maybe it's your button re-mapping app?

00:41:35 - HARDWARE

• Samsung unveils even more new devices with the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra Tablets
• OnePlus and Hasselblad are breaking up and we can't even take a photo to remember them by
• TCL unveiled new phones and watches at IFA along with that awesomely designed theater projector with GoogleTV

01:06:36 - APPS

• Daily Hub no more! Google pulls it from Pixel 10s to be re-worked
• Androidify is back from Google and now powered by AI!
• Nova Launcher may be leaving us soon, as it's founder departs the project, work stops and open source canceled. There's a petition lobbying for it to be Open Sourced.

01:21:06 - FEEDBACK

• Mike Sanders writes in to express is sadness over the Nova Launcher news.

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It's a day of surprising news from and about Google as we get the latest legal update and Gemini looks too make a homecoming and whole lot more this week as Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards deliver the Android gospel.

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00:05:00 - NEWS

• Google dodges a bullet and won't need to spin off Android or Chome in it the big Antitrust Case
• Looks like Gemini is finally coming to Google Home on October 1
• The Android 16 Droid statue has arrived in Mountain View!
• Nothing got busted using stock photos on the a Phone (3) ad
• Patron Pick: Acer unveils a Google TV box with a ton of ports!

00:29:58 - HARDWARE

• We get a glimpse of how the Samsung tri-fold device will fold
• Changes to Google Pixel Care and lots of problems with Pixel 10s
• Some rumors floated about the release date and price of the Android XR Headset from Samsung

00:50:53 - APPS

• The new and improved QuickShare is rolling out and Google is still tinkering with it
• YouTube rolls out a new UI on TVs and starts cracking down on shared accounts

01:06:52 - FEEDBACK

• Mike proudly shares his widget count on his phone: 31!
• Mike from Virginia ruminates on life after eSim. It's not too bad!
• Tom in Sacramento joins the Patreon and weighs in on GoogleTV and WearOS/Facer

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Forgive us for another time-delayed episode but we promise its for good reason. Florence and Jason have been using the new Pixel 10 Pro for almost a full week and in good parental fashion are prepared with their Yucks and Yums of their time with Google's latest and greatest! Also, Huyen shares the developer perspective on the news that Google wants developers to de-anonymize themselves when bringing apps to Android.

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• Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities
• Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 is here
• Google's not done yet, with a new Android Canary release arriving for testers
• PATRON PICK: Android 16's power button wallet shortcut is strangely exclusive

• Florence and Jason share their favorites (yums) and not so favorites (yucks) about the Pixel 10
• Check out Jason's video on Material 3 Expressive

• Google Translate is ready to replace Duolingo in your life
• Spotify still doesn't offer Hi-Fi audio, but now you can harass your friends about their music tastes in a message
• Gemini app getting major image editing upgrade with ‘nano banana’

• Kyle ordered the Pixel 10 Fold, but might not keep it
• Kev things the temperature sensor is a feature worth having
• Brian does not like the changes to the Google Contacts app

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Mindy Brooks, VP of Product Management and UX for the Android Platform, joins us on Android Faithful to dig into the story behind Material 3 Expressive. We dive into the four-year journey from Material You to today’s big redesign, including how Google balanced personalization with accessibility and why user feedback shaped key decisions like the upcoming blur toggle. We also explore how Material 3 Expressive touches all kinds of surfaces, plus the small details that might make you smile.

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00:00⁠ - Podcast begins

04:54⁠ - Introducing Mindy Brooks from Google

05:24⁠ - From Material You to Material 3 Expressive: Why now?

07:48 - Balancing design flexibility with user preferences

10:15 ⁠ - Addressing accessibility and readability in Material 3

12:54 - The upcoming blur toggle customization

14:05 - What’s new in dynamic color theming

15:31 - Subtle tweaks, haptics, and animations that delight

17:30⁠ - How Google decides where to add polish and detail

19:24 - Availability of Material 3 Expressive on Pixel 10

20:14⁠ - Closing thoughts and thanks to Mindy Brooks

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The big moment has finally arrived, Made By Google launches today and we've got the full breakdown of all the new phones, watches and earbuds and all the software to go with them. Listen as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards breakdown the rollout along with a little bit of the rest of the world of Android this week.

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00:04:00 - MADE BY GOOGLE

• Get all the details on the phones from the Pixel 10 to the Pixel 10 Pro/Pro XL to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold
• There's a bunch of new software to go with these phones bring new AI powered features
• And there's accessories! From cases to ring stands to the Pixelsnap magnetic charger and stand and a dual charging plug!
• The Pixel Watch 4 has got two sizes and lots of watch band combinations and of course, AI features
• And for your ears, there's the Pixel Buds 2A and a new color for the Pixel Buds 2 Pro

00:50:30 - NEWS & HARDWARE

• Details emerge on the Android 16 QPR2 release and it's got some very interesting features
• Foldables seem to be having a moment as Samsung shows strong market share increases
• Looking for affordable earbuds with ANC? Samsung's got you covered with the Galaxy Buds 3 FE

00:59:11 - APPS

• We've got our first look at Calling Cards on the Google Phone app and it's pretty cool!
• You can now have a temporary chat with Gemini and we're all thankful
• Who needs Duolingo? Google Translate has a Gamified Learning feature coming to help you learn a new language

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This week we have lots to speculate about (Google TV, Pixel 10s) and lots to celebrate (Android 17's Dessert Name) and lots to mourn (Goodbye Amazon App Store) and that's enough to keep Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards busy for another week that was in Android...

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00:09:13 - NEWS

• Lots of questions about the future of Google TV
• We hope you like Cinnamon, because we have the Dessert Name for Android 17!
• Patron Pick: People are not happy with the Android Auto Material Makeover

00:34:14 - HARDWARE

• So many Made By Google Pixel 10 lineup leaks, are there ANY surprises left?
• Yes, the Pixel Tablet stylus is real and you could order it from Amazon?
• Yet another attempt to make a phone in the US that's privacy based. Should you buy it? Well....
• Don't miss Florence Ion's full review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

00:55:07 - APPS

• Microsoft and Motorola team up on a camera based AI interaction that seems awfully familiar...
• And Microsoft is killing a very popular app for who knows why
• Instagram added a Map based view and here's how you can disable your location from the app
• Goodbye Amazon Android App Store, it was fun while it lasted

01:08:16 - FEEDBACK

• Craig writes in with the PRO Lanyard POV
• Daniel from Colorado has a tale of using a phone for more than 4 years
• Adam in San Diego weighs in on where the back button should be placed

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The dog days of summer are upon us, but that doesn't stop Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards from talking about the latest legal drama and phone release rumors, plus a good dose of AI ethical conundrums.

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00:04:12 - NEWS

• A major advancement in Epic Games legal victory over Google
• Machine Learning used to estimate user's ages? Of course Google is doing that....
• Samsung's use of the three button navigation in Android is under the microscope
• Patron Pick: Speaking of Age Verification, the EU is going the down the app route

00:25:20 - HARDWARE

• Big reveals from Samsung as to what's coming from the tri-fold phone to the Android XR headset
• Could much of Google's Pixel 10 launch devices not be shipping until October?
• Bringing back repairability, the Fairphone 6 raises the bar

00:46:11 - APPS

• Some impressive changes are coming to Chrome on Android
• Need a 2FA Authenticator app? Proton has you covered with this new FREE app
• Gemini can now generate 10 page storybooks for you

01:00:21 - FEEDBACK

• James, Oxfordshire, UK chimes in on the PIxel A series battery discussion
• Kiril remembers the Game Frame
• Peter loves his TCL NXTPAPER 14 tablet

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A supersized episode with Jason, Huyen, Mishaal, and Flo heading into the pit at the Warped Tour with a nerdy foldable smartphone. OK, maybe that was just Flo. Jason shows off a cool pixelated album art frame, everyone goes gaga over MagSafe finally coming to the next Pixel, and everyone gets confused by the Live Voicemail leak.

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00:08:57 - NEWS

• Google FINALLY admits there's a problem with Google Home devices and promises to fix it
• Introducing the second Android Canary build with brand new features!
• Reports of a Pixel 6A that caught on fire on the nightstand. Not good!
• Patron Pick: Android's own Live Voicemail is almost ready!

00:44:02 - HARDWARE

• REVIEW: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 gets reviewed by Flo and Jason
• A new era for wireless charging is coming thanks to WPC
• Another round of Pixel 10 and Pixel 4 leaks and these ones are HUGE
• Changes may be coming to Samsung and the Galaxy lineup

01:30:37 - APPS

• One of the coolest things we've seen in a while: TUNESHINE
• We saw this one coming as Google Photos lets you turn photos into videos
• There's a new Link to Windows experience coming to Android phones

01:44:39 - FEEDBACK

• Fredrik from Norway is angry at Wear OS-OEMs! He wants LE Audio support!

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Who knew there would be such a wide range of topics on tonights show?! Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards sure didn't think we'd be going lone on legal action on leaks and the science behind Google's rollout of the Pixel 10?

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00:07:50 - NEWS

• And now we've got Gemini Drops from Google, which aren't quite the same as Android and Pixel Drops...
• If you've been putting off the Pixel 4A Battery Update, Google is coming for you!
• It's a batch of Legal news stories!
• Google takes legal action against the BadBox 2.0 botnet infecting millions of TVs
• Corning avoids EU antitrust fine by ending exclusive deals with phone manufacturers
• Escobar Phone creator pleads guilty to scamming buyers, never delivered devices
• Apple Sues Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leaks
• Patron Pick: Two reasons why silicon-carbon batteries aren’t being used in more phones

00:46:53 - HARDWARE

• Made By Google is coming and here's the Pixel 10!
• And of course the Pixel Watch 4 details have leaked
• In more smartwatch news, Nothing unveiled the CMF Watch 3 Pro and Motorola is bringing back the Moto 360 for 2025
• We love the crazyness of the NEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 Android device

01:09:55 - APPS

• Beeper is back with improved security and advanced features
• Perplexity is looking to pre-install their Comet AI mobile browser on devices

01:19:11 - FEEDBACK

• Michael made the Pixel 6A trade in offer work for him in an astounding way
• Morgan has an unfortunate green line on his Pixel 9 Pro

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