The Great Google Un-Silo-ing
04/24/24 • 81 min
We're into the quiet period before Google I/O, but that doesn't stop Google from doing a massive re-org that affects Android dramatically. Huyen, Jason, Mishaal and Ron break it all down and get a little emotional about saying goodbye to Hiroshi Lockheimer.
NEWS
- Google shares the future as they build it with AI and reorganize their divisons
- Mishaal shares even more Android 15 previews
- Meta rolls out the Horizon OS, based on Android, for more third party partners
- The Patron Pick highlights the new AI tool in YouTube is pretty helpful!
HARDWARE
- Hands on with the Nothing Ear (a) in bright yellow
- Improved performance looms for the OnePlus Pad 2
- Introducing the Pura 70 line from Huawei
- Global manufacturer Tecno goes in on camera functionality with the Camon 30 Premiere
APPS
- TikTok Notes is the upstart rival to Instagram
- Google Messages is rolling out Selfie GIF functionality and even more features coming for Google Photos
- EV drivers get some cool functionality in Google Maps
COMMUNITY
- Timothy writes in to defend the Google One VPN
- Mike from Ohio was able to change the ringtone on his Pixel Watch 2!
- Andrew from Ontario celebrates the new Google Home Controls screensaver
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We're into the quiet period before Google I/O, but that doesn't stop Google from doing a massive re-org that affects Android dramatically. Huyen, Jason, Mishaal and Ron break it all down and get a little emotional about saying goodbye to Hiroshi Lockheimer.
NEWS
- Google shares the future as they build it with AI and reorganize their divisons
- Mishaal shares even more Android 15 previews
- Meta rolls out the Horizon OS, based on Android, for more third party partners
- The Patron Pick highlights the new AI tool in YouTube is pretty helpful!
HARDWARE
- Hands on with the Nothing Ear (a) in bright yellow
- Improved performance looms for the OnePlus Pad 2
- Introducing the Pura 70 line from Huawei
- Global manufacturer Tecno goes in on camera functionality with the Camon 30 Premiere
APPS
- TikTok Notes is the upstart rival to Instagram
- Google Messages is rolling out Selfie GIF functionality and even more features coming for Google Photos
- EV drivers get some cool functionality in Google Maps
COMMUNITY
- Timothy writes in to defend the Google One VPN
- Mike from Ohio was able to change the ringtone on his Pixel Watch 2!
- Andrew from Ontario celebrates the new Google Home Controls screensaver
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Previous Episode
Android 15 Beta Roundup
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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Next Episode
Down the Rabbit Hole
This edition of Android Faithful sure did erupt into something spectacular as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman dig deep into the Rabbit R1 and it's tenuous Android connection along with tracking the latest rumors, leaks and news about Samsung, Google and more!
NEWS
- Mark your calendars, the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is coming in July!
- It's Android 15 time with Mishaal as we go even deeper into the new OS
- Wear OS is gaining on the Apple Watch
- The Patron Pick celebrates Google Play enabling downloading two apps at once, finally!
HARDWARE
- Some curious Pixel Tablet release rumors
- Details of the Google Pixel 8A are leaking left and right including the cost
- And Google has a refresh of the Chromecast with Google TV getting teed up
APPS
- Google explains why YouTube Music should be the destination for podcasts and we have opinions!
- Want Android 15's volume panel now? Here you go!
- Mishaal unravels the Rabbit R1's connection to Android with BREAKING NEWS of Rabbit's response
BONUS HARDWARE
- Unboxing the Nothing Ear 3
COMMUNITY
- James from SoCal write in about Google Messages compressing images and video even over RCS
- Mike in Dubai has thoughts about Google One and the end of the Google One VPN
- Stealth Dave provides some recommendations for multi-device travel chargers
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