Android Faithful
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Android Faithful is your weekly source for Android news, hardware, apps and more. Join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards, along with a host of Android friends and experts as they keep you up to date every week on everything important to the world of Android From phones and foldables, to tablets and TVs and more. We are the Android Faithful.
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RIP Google Podcasts
Android Faithful
04/03/24 • 96 min
JR Raphael of The Intelligence returns to the show to join Jason, MIshaal and Ron to discuss the latest in Google and Android updates plus some hands-on Gamer gear and some rumors of the Pixel 9 line.
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NEWS
- Google has a bunch of updates to Shopping, Maps and Circle to Search
- Latest in the upcoming Android 15 is protection from stingray devices
- Google may be bringing Gemini to phones but it's going to be a RAM hog
- RCS is coming to iPhones this Fall, according to Google
- Patron Pick: Android 15 could revamp the volume panel and make it collapsible and plus, Android 15 prepares revamped status bar and Mishaal isn't having it!
HARDWARE
- Pixel 9 rumors and leaks are heating up and it looks like there might be three phones in the line
- The Vivo X Fold3 is the lightest book-style foldable yet - it's so thin!
- Mishaal is hands on with the GameSir X2s Type C mobile gaming controller
- If you like photography then you'll want to check out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra photography kit
APPS
- Google Podcasts is going away, make sure you find a new podcast app!
- Gemini now automatically starts Google Maps navigation
- Got too many Chrome tabs? They've got a fix for that
COMMUNITY
- Dan M. is having a hard time with audio on the OnePlus Watch 2
- Jon and Eric write in with Maps while on the phone solutions
- Mike S. has a tip for battery drain on the Pixel 7A
Thanks to JR Raphael of The Intelligence for joining us, check out all his great work over at The Intelligence - https://theintelligence.com/
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Windows in the Front, Android in the Back
Android Faithful
01/10/24 • 88 min
It's the annual CES 2024 mega-super-duper-crazy-awesome Android extravaganza, featuring Sandeep Chivukula from Google!
Featured in this episode:
NEWS
- Deep dive with Sandeep Chivukula, Director of Product Management for Multi-Device Experiences at Google
- QuickShare, Fast Pair on big screens, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Tablet content hand-off, Matter on Google TVs for Home control.
- A slew of Android announcements for the car
- RCS getting dual SIM support on Google Messages
- Android 15 could support replacing the Assistant summons with apps like ChatGPT
- Patron News Story Pick: Google Password Manager gets a new shortcut
CES HARDWARE
- Mishaal goes hands-on with the ASUS ROG Phone 8
- TCL goes big with new NXTPAPER devices
- TCL goes bigger with the largest TV set in North America (with Google TV)
- Lenovo announces a ThinkBook that runs Windows when docked and Android when detached
- Samsung teases AI features with its Galaxy Book 4 news
- Hisense also shows off a very large Google TV
- Xgimi is bringing Google TV heat to its projectors
NON-CES HARDWARE
- Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 will power the next generation of XR experiences
- Oppo Find X7 has not one but two Periscope cameras
COMMUNITY
- You talk about Pocket Casts, but what about Podcast Addict?
- Why so much about sharing files? Isn't that what the cloud is for?
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Consistently Inconsistent Assistant
Android Faithful
03/13/24 • 95 min
Ron, Huyen, Jason, and Mishaal have a hard time sifting through the sheer volume of big Android news this week, but have no fear: There's an exclusive piece of news that Mishaal breaks on the show complete with a shiny new breaking news bumper and the gang celebrates a little too hard.
NEWS
- @MishaalRahman: Here is what's new in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2
- Android 15 might let you send text messages via satellite
- Google finally enables display output on the Pixel 8, here's what it could mean for a DeX-like mode
- Patron News Story Pick: SpaceX says its satellite service aced tests on Android and iPhone
- Apple is working to make it easier to switch from iPhone to Android because of the EU
- @MishaalRahman: Google also announced yesterday that they will begin showing "additional choice screens" for users setting up an Android device in the EEA.
- @MishaalRahman: Google has shared details on its new external offers program, the program they created to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act.
- To comply with DMA, WhatsApp and Messenger will become interoperable via Signal protocol
HARDWARE
- Pixel 8a will be more expensive: colors, prices, memory of the new Google phone
- Google confirms Pixel 8a is coming with Android’s new battery stats
- @mishaal_rahman: Gemini Nano won't be coming to the Pixel 8 because of ""some hardware limitations"" but will be coming to more high-end devices in the near future according to Terence Zhang, a Developer Relations engineer at Google, during #TheAndroidShow.
- Samsung's Galaxy A55 and A35 are official with 6.6" OLED screens, focus on security
- No April Fools' joke: OnePlus will launch a new Nord on April 1
- Exclusive Leak: Motorola Edge 50 Pro
- Jason's Boox Palma hands on
APPS
- [Exclusive] Google says the IETF's ongoing work on the unwanted tracker detection spec doesn't impact its launch timeline for the Find My Device network
- @MishaalRahman: Google has announced that movie tickets and boarding passes will automatically be added to Google Wallet when you get a confirmation email in Gmail!"
COMMUNITY
- Timothy, Hilton, and Robert have PLENTY to say about Assistant routines
- Michael says we've seen Circle to Search before
- Chuck is having Samsung RCS issues
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Leica Liking Friends
Android Faithful
02/21/24 • 85 min
It's a big week as Android 15 has landed and Huyen, Mishaal and Ron are excited to talk about it with our special guest, Android Developer Zarah Dominguez joining us direct from Australia!
Featured in this episode:
NEWS
- The first Developer Preview of Android 15 is here
- Mishaal breaks down why it wasn't hard to break down Android 15
- Android 15 could have new features to protect your sensitive notifications AND speed up web pages
- As if Android 15 wasn't enough, Google rolled out Gemini 1.5, upping the game for AI
- Fewer Android users jumped to iPhones in 2023
- Patron News Story Pick: 8 new Emoji are coming to our keyboard soon!
HARDWARE
- Pixel Fold and Pixel Watch Prototypes leaks in unlikely places
- OnePlus teases the One Plus Watch 2 to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress
- Asus Zenfone 11 will be unveiled on March 14
- Honor Magic V2 gets a Porsche makeover
- ZTE Libero Flip hits Japanese markets at a low price
- Details emerge on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Go watch Jason's review of the OnePlus Open!
APPS
- Google Messages could soon let you edit texts
- Google explains Android Auto AI Message Summaries
- "Talk to a Live Rep" coming to Android, not just Pixels
- Google Play Store gets AI with App Highlights and FAQs
COMMUNITY
- Email 1: Tom from Ireland and Scotland shares an app to enable Nearby Share with MacOS called Near Drop
- Email 2: Adam in San Diego shares a YouTube video that helped him figure out how to change notification sounds on his Samsung Galaxy S24
Thanks to Zarah Dominguez for joining us on the show! Check her work out at https://zarah.dev/
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Google Play's Epic Beatdown
Android Faithful
10/09/24 • 91 min
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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Android 15 Beta Roundup
Android Faithful
04/17/24 • 87 min
The gang is back together as Ron returns to join Huyen, Jason and Mishaal and just in time too since the Android 15 beta dropped and Mishaal's got the breakdown. That plus...a phone made of wood?!?
NEWS
- Android 15 Beta has arrived!
- Samsung overcomes Apple in market share according to IDC
- Google Gemini and OnePlus are working together in a confusing fashion
- Samsung brings Galaxy AI to more Galaxy devices
- The Patron Pick shows that Google listens as Google Messages brings back the single-line text field after getting complaints
HARDWARE
- Pixel 9 line developments as a new modem brings emergency satellite connections and perhaps the Pixel Fold gets renamed?
- Leaked looks at the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Motorola rolls out the Edge 50 series, featuring a wood backing plate (again!)
APPS
COMMUNITY
- Stephen from Ontario has solved the taking calls while driving with Maps problem
- Mike from Ohio has discovered a huge drawback to the Google Pixel Watch 2
- John from Cincinnati, also in Ohio, shares some tech observations while traveling abroad
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Inside Google at I/O: Gemini, AI and Android 15
Android Faithful
05/15/24 • 32 min
Google I/O 2024 kicked off with lots of news and updates about how Google is integrating artificial intelligence even deeper into Android with Gemini. We're incredibly thrilled to get the opportunity to sit down with Sameer Samat (President, Android Ecosystem) and Dave Burke (VP Engineering, Android) for an in-depth chat breaking down some of the more interesting aspects of Gemini and Android, as well as getting a special perspective on what Android 15 brings to users.
Topics discussed during the interview:
- A look at the journey of Gemini and Android over the past year
- How Gemini and AI fit into the overall Android product strategy
- Balancing the 7 years of updates commitment and the speed of AI growth
- Details on Scam Detection with Gemini and Android
- How developers can harness Gemini and convince their managers to invest in AI
- The requirements for the latest Android Studio for developers
- Insight into the power management improvements within WearOS 5
- How the theft detection in Android 15 works
- Sameer and Dave's favorite features of Android 15
- Confirmation of the Android 15 dessert name!
We hope you enjoyed this special Google I/O edition of Android Faithful. We'll be back next week with our regular/usual episode where we'll dive even deeper into all the Google I/O news and announcements.
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Hot Phone Tips
Android Faithful
06/26/24 • 77 min
We did it Android fam! 50 episodes of Android Faithful and to celebrate, Florence Ion returns to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards discuss the upcoming events and latest in the world of Android.
Running Time: 01:17:35
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NEWS
- 00:04:23 - Google announced the next Made By Google Event and we got a date for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
- 00:13:47 - Gemini and Google Assistant STILL can't handle reminders
- 00:16:50 - Flo weighs in on Android 15 and we get some more upcoming features
- 00:25:45 - RIP VPN by Google One
- 00:29:45 - The patrons picked the news of OnePlus' battery improvements
HARDWARE
- 00:40:47 - The new Motoroloa Razr and Razr+ are here. So is the MotoTag!
- 00:52:27 - Flo was hands on with the new Lenovo Tab Plus
- 00:56:37 - Some tablet leaks with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and the OnePlus Pad 2
APPS
- 01:01:20 - The Blackmagic Camera app is out and it's free but it's only on Pixels and Samsung Galaxys
- 01:06:12 - There's a constant stream of updates from YouTube coming out
COMMUNITY
- 01:09:41 - Kevin has a simple phone approach solution
Thanks to Florence Ion for joining us! Read her work at Gizmodo and listen to Material!
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Android 15: The Last Google OS?
Android Faithful
10/16/24 • 104 min
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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AI in Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Android Faithful
06/12/24 • 73 min
We welcome Shannon Morse back to the show as Jason Howell heads off on vacation, leaving Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to sort through all this Artificial Intelligence across the entire industry - it's uncanny!
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Running Time: 01:13:52
NEWS
- 0:03:40 - Apple made some announcements at WWDC, including the RCS news we've been waiting for, and we discuss from the Android POV
- 0:15:39 - The AI Invasion continues as Nothing and Oppo announce their AI intentions
- 0:26:43 - Mishaal breaks down the June Pixel Feature Drop and touches on the latest Android 15 QPR Beta and texting 911 via RCS in Google Messages
- 0:35:54 - The patron news pick highlights the new AI Chat features in Duck Duck Go
HARDWARE
- 0:42:25 - More Find My Device thoughts as Mishaal gives impressions after taking it out into the world.
- 0:48:07 - A month until Samsung Galaxy Unpacked and it looks like it's all been leaked already
- 0:53:35 - Speaking of leaks, a potential look at the Pixel Watch 3 has leaked as well
- 0:56:06 - Nothing CMF Phone 1 is coming it looks very cool
- 0:58:59 - And for minimalists, the Light Phone 3 was announced today, with more functionality than ever before
APPS
- 01:01:30 - Samsung's Multi Control system is pretty cool and Mishaal saw it in action
- 01:04:49 - Soon you'll be able to access your Android device's file system in Windows 11
COMMUNITY
- 1:06:53 - Eric writes in with some advice for getting added insurance coverage of your phone
Thanks to Shannon Morse for coming on the show. Be sure to check out her YouTube Channel at youtube.com/shannonmorse
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FAQ
How many episodes does Android Faithful have?
Android Faithful currently has 72 episodes available.
What topics does Android Faithful cover?
The podcast is about News, Gadget, Tech News, Podcasts, Google, Technology, Tv and Android.
What is the most popular episode on Android Faithful?
The episode title 'RIP Google Podcasts' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Android Faithful?
The average episode length on Android Faithful is 82 minutes.
How often are episodes of Android Faithful released?
Episodes of Android Faithful are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Android Faithful?
The first episode of Android Faithful was released on Jul 5, 2023.
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