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Android Faithful
Subrilliant LLC
124 episodes
5 days ago

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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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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Android Faithful
The OnePlus 15's Screaming Camera

We've got an exciting pair of new phones to look at as Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are showing them off to Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards along with the latest in the ongoing sagas from the world of Android


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00:04:40 - HARDWARE

  • First looks at the OnePlus 15
  • Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra camera to the Pixel 10 Pro
  • Rumors and renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • The Samsung Galaxy XR might be available in more countries in 2026


00:35:20 - NEWS

  • The Google Vs. Epic legal drama took a surprise turn towards a settlement?!? And what does this mean for sideloading?
  • The November PIxel Drop is here and it's filled with some cool new features
  • Patron Pick: A YouTuber put phone batteries to the test and the results are fascinating!


01:07:55 - APPS

  • Launcher news! Niagra launcher has themes! Another Nova Launcher update! There's a new minimalist launcher aimed at older adults and beginners!
  • OpenAI's SORA app is now available on Android
  • Big Gemini updates to Google Maps and Android Auto


01:22:44 - FEEDBACK

  • MattBatt writes in with memories of his LG G4

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5 days ago
1 hour 30 minutes 49 seconds

Android Faithful
May Your Databases and Code Stay Secure

It's Election Night in the US and Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are abuzz with the world of Android ranging from Android Developer updates to AI powered Robots and phones with physical keyboard.


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00:09:07 - NEWS

  • Well, it's happened - Google has opened up the Play Store's gates in the US after the Epic Games court ruling
  • Android Developers take note as Google announces new tools and programs for Google Play plus new AI experiences on The Android Show
  • A leaker reveals exactly how Cellebrite can hack into Pixel phones
  • Patron Pick: Why don't the best Android phones ever make it to the US?


00:44:58 - HARDWARE

  • Experience the LOOI Robot which turns your phone into an AI Powered, desktop robot!
  • Hands on with the Unihertz Titan 2 and it's elegant physical keyboard
  • The Samsung Galaxy S26 will be unveiled in San Francisco next February along with so much more AI stuff
  • A new gaming phone is teased by Ayaneo
  • 10 years later, we get more looks at Project Ara's modular smartphone


01:09:13 - APPS

  • Android 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone’s always-on display
  • Lineage0S now supports the Pixel 9A and the OnePlus 13
  • Home screen widgets are coming to Android Auto!


01:18:13 - FEEDBACK

  • Chuck in Thousand Oaks follows up with what he did with that free phone number from Verizon
  • Will from Oregon points out that Nova Launcher just released an update, what's up with that?

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1 week ago
1 hour 27 minutes 9 seconds

Android Faithful
Google Home Ghost on the Couch

The pre-Halloween vibes are setting in as Florence Ion shares her scary experience with Google Home and Gemini seeing ghosts with Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards along with the other shocking Android news of the week.


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00:09:19 - NEWS

  • It gets creepy as Google Home starts hallucinating people in houses
  • Nothing appears to be going the bloatware route in favor of revenue, can you blame them?
  • Fitbit's AI-Powered personal health coach enters public preview
  • Patron Pick: Wanna be a meme? Google Photos has you covered


00:44:08 - HARDWARE

  • Get your first glimpse of the blue Google Pixel 10A
  • The OnePlus 15 gets confirmed specs, especially the massive battery. It's real!
  • Ever think you wanted a denim backed phone with a 2.1 stereo speaker system powered by Bose? Dreams do come true thanks to RedMi
  • Samsung reshuffles the Galaxy S26 lineup...again and it's very familiar!


01:05:21 - APPS

  • The YouTube video player redesign rolls out across Android
  • Google might be fixing the flaw in Calling Cards
  • Google Wallet gets in on the Live Updates action


01:12:32 - FEEDBACK

  • Larry from Kennewick, WA checks in with an update to his upgrade to the Google Pixel 10 Pro



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2 weeks ago
1 hour 24 minutes 25 seconds

Android Faithful
Galaxy XR Faithful

The time has finally come as Samsung announces and rolls out the Android XR headset formerly known as Moohan, now known as the Samsung Galaxy XR and Jason Howell was hands on with the new headset and is here to share the experience with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.


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00:01:58 - NEWS

  • OnePlus rolls out OxygenOS 16 to rave reviews
  • Google's deadline for changes from the Epic lawsuit gets closer
  • RIP Privacy Sandbox, but no this doesn't mean privacy is dead on Android
  • Patron Pick: Android phones are skipping Qi2, and Nothing thinks it knows why


00:28:50 - HARDWARE

  • The OnePlus 15 is launching this month...in China! Next month for the Global rollout. And it has an enormous battery
  • And OnePlus' sister phones, the Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro get released
  • We're blown away that the Galaxy S26 Edge is getting canceled so quickly after release
  • Xiaomi is all about those rear displays after insane sales of the 17 series
  • Hey Pixel Superfans, Google wants you to test the next line of phones!


00:57:44 - GALAXY XR

  • Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy XR and Android XR


01:23:12 - FEEDBACK

  • Seamus from Mexico leads the charge of the many people who wrote in about using LineageOS
  • George is using GrapheneOS to avoid Google
  • Joey has made a lifelong commitment to Pebble Watches

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 35 minutes 58 seconds

Android Faithful
Who Had The Edge on the Edge?

Huyen Tue Dao makes her triumphant return to the show just in time to join Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to talk more AI in Android, the latest leaks with Android XR and weigh in on watches!


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00:02:00 - NEWS

  • In the court room, Google thinks they should be allowed to bundle Gemini with their apps
  • Wear OS 6 comes to older versions of the Pixel Watch
  • Ahead of it's return, Pebble relaunches it's appstore!
  • Patron Pick: Not to be pushed around, LineageOS releases Android 16 despite lack of support from Google


00:32:00 - HARDWARE

  • Florence Ion weighs in with her review of the Pixel Watch 4 and the Pixel Buds 2A
  • Google reveals how they built the hinge on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold without gears
  • We get the most comprehensive collection of leaks ahead of Project Moohan's release from Samsung, maybe happening soon?
  • Motorola gets in on the thin phone game with the latest version of their Edge 70 device


00:58:45 - APPS

  • Whew! Google Messages will now protect you from NSFW videos containing nudity
  • Details on the potential Theme Manager coming to Android
  • Nano Banana continues it's meteoric rise within Google as it expands to more apps


01:09:42 - FEEDBACK

  • Larry from Kennewick, Washington wants to know if he should get the Pixel 10 Pro?
  • Andrew is considering jumping from the Pixel to Samsung, what should he lookout for?
  • Craig shares his own personal unlimited storage workaround scheme



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1 month ago
1 hour 23 minutes 21 seconds

Android Faithful
They're Coming For Our Charging Cables!

Well, Google Home welcomed Gemini into it's doors and many of you had lots of passionate reactions. Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are here to process those emotions plus all the other Android related news and happenings from the week that was.


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00:03:40 - NEWS

  • Finally, Gemini gets added to Google Home along with new hardware and lots of changes.
  • Listen to our exclusive interview with Anish Katukaran, Chief Product Officer of Google Home
  • Nothing takes a step forward with AI and vibe coding, kind of, with Nothing OS 4.0 Beta
  • The Supreme Court won't save Google (yet) from their battle with Epic Games
  • Patron Pick: Details on how Google's App Verification system will work


00:39:38 - HARDWARE

  • Rumors and renders aplenty about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
  • More rumors that the Samsung Android XR headset will be shipping to Korea on October 22!
  • No rumors here, just facts that the Samsung Galaxy Z series is a hit!
  • Who needs a USB Cable with their phone? Manufacturers might be thinking you don't!


00:55:26 - APPS

  • Computer Control may be coming from Google to let LLMs automate and use your apps
  • Google removes the ICE Reporting app Red Dot from the Play Store
  • Pour one out for the last subscription option for unlimited photos storage in Google Photos


01:08:46 - FEEDBACK

  • David reacts to our Google Home interview with his displeasure and lack of trust in Google
  • Adam writes in with his frustration over disabling the Google Home Brief
  • Matt wants to know where Spoken Notifications are on his Pixel Buds!??!

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1 month ago
1 hour 23 minutes 22 seconds

Android Faithful
Google Home’s Gemini Upgrade Is Here!

We're back with another special edition of Android Faithful as Florence Ion and Mishaal Rahman talk with Anish Katukaran, Chief Product Officer of Google Home and Nest, about the launch of Gemini for Home, replacing Google Assistant, and updating smart home intelligence. They touch on rollout challenges, multi-user experience, a redesigned Google Home app , and smarter automation features.


00:00 - Podcast begins


01:58 - The journey of bringing Gemini AI to Google Home

04:41 - Addressing consumer skepticism and trust in Google’s smart home products

04:41 - Challenges faced upgrading old Nest and Google Home devices

08:41 - The decision to build future-focused AI rather than patch existing tech

09:43 - Testing and rollout strategy for Gemini’s AI in real homes

14:03 - New features like Gemini Live and natural language automation creation

17:39 - Pricing and subscription changes with Home Premium tiers explained

22:48 - Accuracy and source attribution differences across devices with Gemini

24:59 - Managing family and different user profiles with Gemini for Home

26:49 - Favorite new features and improvements in the Google Home app

32:00 - The future rollout plans and ongoing improvements for Google Home

32:42 - Big thanks to Anish Katukaran!


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1 month ago
34 minutes 59 seconds

Android Faithful
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Xiaomi

It's whirlwind of stops around the Android universe as Mishaal Rahman, Florence Ion and Ron Richards track the comings and goings from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, F-Droid and more!


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00:02:30 - NEWS

  • Android for PCs is a real thing and it's coming in 2026
  • Amazon makes good on their departure with the new Fire Stick NOT Running Android
  • A Samsung Galaxy Ring got stuck on someone's finger after battery exploded.
  • Patron Pick: Linux apps will soon run on Android even better, with graphics and that means good things for the platform


00:36:35 - HARDWARE

  • We're getting many glimpses of the new OnePlus 15, including a close up of the new camera system and color
  • Hands on with he new Xiaomi 15T Pro and the Xiaomi Pad Mini
  • New processors have landed with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & MediaTek Dimensity 9500


01:07:35 - APPS

  • Details on how Android's version of Apple's Handoff will work
  • A storm is brewing with F-Droid as they react to Google's new app store requirements and limits to sideloading
  • Proton Mail launches a brand new app with a new design
  • Google updates for the Phone app on Pixels and AI powered conversational based edits roll out on Google Photos for everyone


01:25:06 - FEEDBACK

  • Jeff in Knoxville, TN shares an example of a Samsung FE customer
  • Chuck from Thousand Oaks, CA shares his experience with eSim and the Pixel 10

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1 month ago
1 hour 36 minutes 25 seconds

Android Faithful
Android Code Dumpster Diving

Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell decide that two is the right number for episode 115. Plenty of talk about where Gemini is headed (turns out, everywhere at this point), Jason has a brief review of the TCL Nxtpaper 60 Ultra, and Huyen details the walkie talkie feature of Nothing's new earbuds.

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0:02:37 - NEWS

  • Nothing OS 4.0 announced with refined design, updated dark mode and quick settings
  • Motorola Android 16 Update Begins Rolling Out to Edge 60 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion
  • Sony Xperia 1 VII gets huge Android 16 software update
  • Exclusive: Your First Look at Samsung One UI 8.5
  • Here's every new feature for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2
  • Android 16 QPR2 may let you flip your Pixel's navigation bar like on Samsung phones
  • PATRON PICK: I regret to inform you Meta’s new smart glasses are the best I’ve ever tried

0:31:24 - HARDWARE

  • Nothing’s Ear 3 buds have a walkie-talkie style ‘super mic’
  • Nxtpaper 60 Ultra brief review
  • Samsung’s Android XR headset has a new October 21 launch date, report claims
  • Samsung’s biggest new phone in years may launch in the US this year

0:52:16 - APPS

  • New ways Google Play is built entirely around you
  • Introducing the Google Play Games Level Up program
  • Google is finally changing its tune about call recording on Pixel phones
  • Google is bringing the fun of custom Androidify bots to your Wear OS watch face

1:12:30 - FEEDBACK

  • @dmgerbino on X got an Android Faithful mug!
  • Ron Johnson thinks Google fixed a camera issue with the Pixel 10 Pro XL

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1 month ago
1 hour 21 minutes 15 seconds

Android Faithful
We Can Finally Erase That Fence

Mishaal, Florence, and Jason finally close the loop on one of the longest running gags from the All About Android days, and it involves fences. Plus, are Android's open roots eroding before out eyes? The Galaxy S26 leaks hard, and Jason unboxes the Infinix GT 30!


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00:00 - Podcast begins


07:06:09 - NEWS

  • Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming
  • Samsung Begins Official Rollout of One UI 8 to Galaxy Devices
  • Google wants to make Android phones safer by switching to ‘risk-based’ security updates
  • Patron pick: We now know how Quick Share for iPhone will work, and there's bad news


00:40:15 - HARDWARE

  • Infinix Announces Global Launch of GT 30, Further Expanding Its Gaming Device Lineup
  • Official Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro CAD Renders
  • Galaxy S26 Pro's Cameras May Be Less "Pro" Than You Expect
  • Galaxy S26 Ultra: Samsung May use an Old Periscope Camera Sensor
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, S26 Edge to offer same charging speed as predecessors
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: The name, the power, the why
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max teaser reminds you that one screen might not be enough
  • MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Launch Date Announced; Company Designs Its First Chip Using TSMC’s 2nm Process


01:09:33 - APPS

  • You can finally remove fences in Google Photos, and the results are crazy
  • Android will soon be able to theme every app icon, and Google Play won't let developers opt out


01:20:25 - FEEDBACK

  • Jeff thinks Android vulnerability reporting is overblown!

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2 months ago
1 hour 31 minutes 17 seconds

Android Faithful
Beeper’s Plan for 100 Million Users with CEO Kishan Bagaria

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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2 months ago
30 minutes 56 seconds

Android Faithful
When The Branch Breaks, The Nova Will Fall

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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2 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes 40 seconds

Android Faithful
Gemini Finally Comes Home

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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2 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes 15 seconds

Android Faithful
One Week With the Pixel 10

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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0:04:16 - NEWS

  • 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



0:29:55 - HARDWARE

  • 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


0:59:28 - APPS

  • 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’



1:07:24 - FEEDBACK

  • 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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2 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 7 seconds

Android Faithful
Material 3 Expressive, Explained: A Conversation with Google's Mindy Brooks

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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2 months ago
21 minutes 4 seconds

Android Faithful
Made By Google 2025 Delivers The Pixel 10 Line Up

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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2 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 3 seconds

Android Faithful
Is YouTube Helping To Tune Out Google TV?

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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3 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 11 seconds

Android Faithful
Defeating Droid Doldrums

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 does 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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3 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 1 second

Android Faithful
All the Dirt on the Z Fold 7

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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3 months ago
1 hour 53 minutes 52 seconds

Android Faithful
Battery Size Matters

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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3 months ago
1 hour 30 minutes 1 second

Android Faithful

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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