Android Faithful

Picking things up for the next 100 episodes, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards traverse the wild range of Android filled with more advancements in AI and new phones hitting the market in this extended edition of Android Faithful, because you demanded it! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:08:51 - NEWS Gemini starts to take over Assistant on AndroidGoogle's Find Hub networkblocks the sale of Pixel 7sAndroid 16 can warn you that you might be connected to a fake cell tower 00:37:14 - HARDWARE Nothing Headphones (1)Nothing Phone (3)Unihertz Titan 2Vivo Fold 5Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 01:18:56 - APPS Android Phone app is getting an Material 3 ExpressiveAdobe has Firefly for all your AI image and videofixes Search via Ask Photos powered by Geminiimpresses with Doppl 01:33:43 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a major milestone as we reach 100 episodes of Android Faithful! To celebrate the occasion, Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards won't even let ill-timed technical difficulties hamper the mood to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of Android. Buckle up, cause this 100th episode extravaganza gets wild! Thanks to everyone in the AF Community for riding with us this far and here's to the next 100 episodes! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:07:04 - NEWS Nothing commits to keeping Essential Space freehow to put Android in old Blackberry devices'Optimized' voice assistant choices may be coming soon to Android 00:37:38 - HARDWARE Moto Razr Ultra 2025Moto Razr 2025July 9th, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is getting Ultra and UnfoldedSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7the Galaxy Flip 7Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE 01:10:38 - APPS AppCast and what will it dosong? Gemini can tell youIndigo from Adobe 01:23:48 - COMMUNITY 01:39:02 - BONUS! AFTER HOURS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to welcome back Juan Bagnell to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards for all the Android 16 and WearOS updates and the latest in Tablet developments... BONUS! To celebrate 100 episodes of Android Faithful, you can get 20% off a membership to our Patreon! Unlock access to the Ad-Free Podcast, the After Hours bonus show and more. Use code AF100 at Patreon.com/AndroidFaithful or go tot AndroidFaithful.com/AF100 or AndroidFaithful.com/AF100year to sign up! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:07:30 - NEWS AOSP isn't deadwatch faces are being phased out of WearOSproblems with the Android 16 rollout causing navigationGemini app features are free versus paid 00:50:02 - HARDWARE Google Pixel 10 having Qi 2 supportAndroid phone from Vivo connects to an Apple Watch, iCloud and other Apple devices5.3mm thin color ePaper tablet from BooxSamsung Unpacked event be in NYCreveal for the Nothing Phone (3) 01:15:23 - APPS MotoTags and Google's Find Hub gets UWBAds are coming to WhatsApp 01:24:03 - COMMUNITY 01:32:17 - BONUS! AFTER HOURS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The release of the latest version of Android is always a big moment every year and this year, with Android 16, it definitely feels different. Join Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break it all down and figure out exactly why... SPECIAL: To celebrate 100 episodes of Android Faithful, you can get 20% off a membership to our Patreon! Unlock access to the Ad-Free Podcast, the After Hours bonus show and more. Use code AF100 at Patreon.com/AndroidFaithful Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:29 - NEWS Android 16 is herenew Wear OS 6 features that can extend battery life new iOS 26 feature sure look familiarmillions of Android devices turn home networks into crime 00:39:56 - HARDWARE OnePlus Pad 3easing us with an "ultra" foldableClicks keyboard for the Pixel 9 ProRayNeo Air 3x XR glasses 01:05:24 - APPS Samung's AI Shopping partnershipGoogle Photos rolls back the "Ask Photos"WIndows 95 Space Cadet Pinball game is back on Android 01:15:35 - COMMUNITY 00:32:15 - BONUS AFTER HOURS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This very, very Edgy episode has Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, and Florence Ion talking all about Samsung's thin AND light premium smartphone in detail. Plus Ron Richards and Jason chat with AT&T's Jeff Howard all about the evolving role of the carrier in the world of Android. Apologies for the clicking on Jason's audio. It was recorded that way, not sure why. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:07:13 - NEWS Samsung One UI 8 Beta launchSamsung and Perplexitydetails are emerging around Android 16 QPR1A Contacts App upgrade could exist with Pixel VIPs 00:37:09 AT&T 01:06:55- HARDWARE Samsung Galaxy S25 Edgedetails about the the seemingly early Pixel 10 launch 01:26:36 - APPS PayPal says "bye-bye" to Google Walletrun AI Models locally? Google has an appPixel Themes are coming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Planter! Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner app. SPECIAL OFFER: Android Faithful listeners can get up to 25% off a subscription! We're recovering from KotlinConf and Google I/O but Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are getting excited over new features coming to Android 16 plus leaked looks at the Google Pixel 10 and more! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:17 - NEWS Live Updates to WearOSbeyond Pixel Phonesvision of a world without appsbad battery life on the Pixel 10Android 16's Desktop Mode builds on 00:44:14 - HARDWARE Google Pixel 10 leaksRealMe GT7 has an impressive batteryOnePlus 13S is launching soonlikely with an AI Button 01:02:14 - APPS Facer is backocial listening with SpotifyRIP Pocket 01:10:35 - FEEDBACK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the main event, back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA, steps away from the Google headquarters for the big show, Google I/O 2025. Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Florence Ion and Ron Richards were in attendance for all the Gemini and AI related announcements and reveals and break down what you need to know from an Android POV. Plus, we sat down with friends of the show Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem and Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Developer to catch up on all the news as it relates to the Android ecosystem and get hyped for Android XR! Due to an unfixable error in the studio, the interview audio is less than ideal. We tried our best to clean up the audio. Our apologies. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:10 - NEWS Android 16 QPR1 Betaeverything you need to know about the Google I/O Keynote for Android users 00:20:17 - INTERVIEW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Planter! Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner app. SPECIAL OFFER: Android Faithful listeners can get up to 25% off a subscription! Google I/O is one week away, but that didn't stop Google from starting the party early with Android related news, including some AI magic coming to cars and we've got an exclusive interview with Patrick Brady, VP of Android for Cars at Google to discuss it! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:37 - NEWS The Android Show ahead of I/OMaterial 3 Expressive gets confirmedGoogle Gemini makes the jump to Android Auto, WearOS, Google TV and Android XRsecurity features are unveiled for Androidtracking a powered off, stolen Pixel phone 00:47:21 - INTERVIEW 01:11:17 - HARDWARE The Samsung S25 Edge arrivesrumors abound about the Samsun Galaxy Watch 8 01:19:33 - APPS Passkeys may be in your future as Google autoconverts passwordsHonor phones are getting Google's image to video generatorGoogle Messages is getting "Delete for Everyone" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week two of big news from Android Faithful as we welcome a new member to the team (you know who it is, right?) Also, Material 3 is EXPRESSIVE, Android Desktop Mode is TOTALLY right around the corner, and the Chromecast is BACK! (sort of) In case you missed it, Android Faithful has new perks and rewards for supporting the show on Patreon including a NEW SHOW called Android Faithful After Hours! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:24 - NEWS Google is working on a big UI overhaul for Android: Here's an early lookLeak: How and why Google made Material 3 ExpressiveA Simple Google Search Is Now a Thing of the PastGoogle is finally building its own DeX: First look at Android's Desktop ModeiOS and Android juice jacking defenses have been trivial to bypass for years 00:43:26 - HARDWARE Exclusive: The Pixel 10 could be in for an unexpected display upgradeSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge: This is the ultra-thin new top smartphoneThe Chromecast is back, but not as we know it 00:57:50 - APPS Google Wallet launches new age and identity verification featuresAndroid Auto's in-progress light theme is actually starting to look pretty goodOpera for Android launches new tab management features 01:08:34 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Square's Mobile Payments SDK - Developers, now it’s easier than ever to integrate the market leader for payments into your mobile apps. Get more info here! BIG News from Android Faithful as we've got new perks and rewards for supporting the show on Patreon! Meanwhile, in the world of Android, Google I/O is getting closer and it already controversial and new phones hit the market and they're quite cool to look at! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:10:31 - NEWS Google I/O schedule of events is outAndroid is getting some advanced attentionwe've got updated Android distribution numbersAndroid's bubble barFind My Device network is 4x fasterpassenger, Android Auto 00:47:36 - HARDWARE Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and Budshappy update from OnePlus on pricing for the OnePlus Watch 3unhappy update from OnePlus on the availability of the OnePlus 13Tawesome colors of the new lineup of Motorola Razrs 01:12:24 - APPS Goodbye Assistant Driving Modecan finally view PDFs in Chrome for AndroidGoogle Photos will nudge you to make a Highlights video for Mother's Dayshare it with a QR Code 01:19:40 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by The Great Code Chase from Square Developers! Compete now on the Square Developer YouTube Channel, and you can win a limited-edition Square Developer LEGO Minifigure! Another week in the tapestry of Android news rolls on as Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards deliver the highs and lows and the wonder of bizarre camera add-ons for phones and more. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:06:20 - NEWS Android 16 rolled out the 4th betaAI Assistant route of Perplexity early leaks of Samsung One UI 8new version of Material DesignAndroid's Health Connect 00:42:42 - HARDWARE rugged phone and tablet on the way from SamsungVivo X200 Ultra and it's camera kitpatent for the Samsung rollable phone 01:02:18 - APPS major updates from Geminifree access for College studentsGoogle Discover continues to make weird designupgrade old photos to Ultra HDR in Google Photos 01:16:38 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Square's Mobile Payments SDK - Developers, now it’s easier than ever to integrate the market leader for payments into your mobile apps. Get more info here! It was a week of wearable news as Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal talk about XR glasses at TED, in the news, and in Android Auto, and wonder what are the nubs on the Pixel Watch 4 in a leaky peaky. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:02 - NEWS Google lays off hundreds of employeesa couple of features that will make Android devices more secureone borrowed from iOSa first look at their XR glasses collaboration with SamsungGboard is working on a meme studio 00:42:46 - HARDWARE Honor “Power” lives up to its nameThe OnePlus Watch now has a higher price for unsurprising reasonsPixel Watch 4 shows that it might be a little bit thicker than the Pixel Watch 3The Pixel 10 Pro Fold price leaksreviewed the Pixel 9a01:05:02 - APPS Mishaal shares his experiences with Google’s advanced video generation model, Veo2Circle-to-Search-like functionality to Gemini liveGemini is coming to Wear OS Google Photos extension is coming to Gemini 01:17:25 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Square's Mobile Payments SDK - Developers, now it’s easier than ever to integrate the market leader for payments into your mobile apps. Get more info here! This week Huyen, Jason and Ron ponder the world of of AR glasses, infinite folding smartphones, song parodies and more! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:53 - NEWS Higher prices for Samsung phonesAndroid 16 may borrowing from iOSLens and Photos support to AI SearchSamsung Galaxy S25 was a hitone-up Google Glass with the next Ray-Bans Smart Glasses 00:58:24 - HARDWARE Samsung be developing a Quad FoldWal-Mart Onn TV Device is coming"Free TV" button on Google TV remotesOnePlus 13Tcamera specs for the Google Pixel 10 01:20:33 - APPS Android Automotive has a DashCam AppMicrosoft with Copilot Vision, now available on mobileIntel Unison enabled Android to connect to Windows 01:25:22 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're not foolin' around this week as some earth shaking news in the development world of Android along gets weighed by our hosts, Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:35 - NEWS April Fool's Day Google takes Android privatewhat could have been with "Pixie"Samsung Galaxy S25 was a hitphone makers ditching Gorilla Glass? 00:47:31 - HARDWARE Nothing OS get an update for (3a) SerieJason's review of the phoneappreciation of the Essential SpacePixel 9A launch date for April 10leaked renders of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold 01:02:10 - APPS Google's got a bunch of new features and tips on how to plan your summer travelChrome for Android supporting extensionsCircle to Search is coming to...Perplexityplay video games in your car on Android Auto 01:17:16 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an episode of some deep analysis and discussion of Google's AI progress with Gemini along with a lively Stock Android hot-take talk along with the latest phones, apps and your emails with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:17 - NEWS EU has got Apple backed into a cornerfascinating look at Google playing catch-up to OpenAIhot-take on the fact that Stock Android 00:36:06 - HARDWARE Pixel 9A is hereHuawei changes the game on foldablesnew lineup of Moto Razr foldablesAtari 2600 games on your new Atari smartwatch 00:54:21 - APPS G-Mail upgrades your inboxparents can add credit cards to kids' Google WalletGoogle Messages might be bringing YouTubeFree video games on the Epic Games storefree MLB.TV on T-Mobile 01:01:56 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March is a huge month for Android with Google's barrage of announcements. Adam Doud joins the team to parse through as much as we can in this extra long episode. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:10:40 - NEWS Apple adds encryption with Android usersinteroperability between PCs and Mobile gamesVulkan as the official graphics APIPokemon Go! got sold to ScopelyAndroid 16 Beta 3date for Samsung's OneUI 7 rolloutcrazy new handheld deviceSnapdragon chip for gaming 00:44:50 - HARDWARE Motorola Edge 60 FusionNEW kind of foldable from HuaweiLight Phone III is shippingCore 2 Duo and Core Time 2 watches 01:22:32 - APPS Gemini is getting personalizationthe takeover of Assistantintegrated Android into Copilot AI app for Windowsgroups on Google Messages 01:38:11 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mobile World Congress is over and Jason and Mishaal are back on the show to join Huyen and Ron to go through a TON of Android News. Plus we're delighted to welcome Nirave Gondhia of House of Technology to the show to help us break it all down Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:06:50 - NEWS experimental AI Mode for Search One UI 7 beta access to more devicesLock screen widgets are comingdesktop access Pixel 4A debacleproblemsfor Google Pixels targeting ChromeGBoard goes rounded keys 00:59:11 - HARDWARE RealMe Photo Concept phoneTechno Spark Slimmuch more!Pixel 10"Pixie" makes a comeback images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7OnePlus Watch 3lider button! OnePlus confirms 01:38:16 - APPS Google Gemini on Android AutoGoogle Photos rolls back feature Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are enjoying Jamon in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are at AFHQ to bring you the latest in Android news and the continuing parade of new phones! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:02:50 - NEWS Samsung device, here's when you'll get One UI 7NYC uses them to help monitor the subwayGoogle Translate gets an unbelievably helpful AI boost 00:31:20 - HARDWARE Nothing Phone 3(A) and ProXiaomi 15 UltraGalaxy A26 5G, A36 5G & A56 5GTCL 60 XE NextPaper 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Infinix tri-folding concept phoneTECNO Spark Slim 01:19:50 - APPS heads-up display integration with the Waze 5.4 update 01:23:54 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh boy, the week before Mobile World Congress and there is SO MUCH hardware to discuss. Luckily Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are to ponder what a global launch really means. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:05:00 - NEWS Amazon Appstore on AndroidAndroid 16 Android AgentPixel Tablet gets a new, expensive life from Murena 00:40:00 - HARDWARE leak of the Google Pixel 9AOppo Find N5 is launching "Globally" slim is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edgesecrets behind the design of the Phone 3(A)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Goodbye Chromecast with Google TVXiaomi 15 is coming on March 2Clicks keyboard 01:21:50 - APPS Android Auto are getting dozens of appsPhotoshop app from Adobe is coming to Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team is almost back as Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman return to the show to join Ron Richards as we dive into the latest in Android, most notably one of the best smartwatches we've ever reviewed! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:01:42 - Huyen is back! Oukitel WP35 Rugged Phone 5GMotorola Edge 50 Pro 00:11:57 - NEWS Android 16 Beta 2 ccess to all camerasAndroid get magnetic Qi2 charging 00:41:26 - HARDWARE OnePlus Watch 3won't be getting a OnePlus Open 2Huawei Mate XT UltimateNothing Phone 3(A)Xiaomi 15 Ultra 01:10:30 - APPS Apple released the AppleTV+ app for Androidcaptionssummaries 01:20:46 - COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.