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Rumors swirl about a popular manufacturer's demise but we see right through it plus the latest Gemini news that Google has to offer to keep Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards amused in the key of Android for another week! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:05 - NEWS We've got Q4 2025 smartphone market data and it shows growth! ASUS confirmed no new phones this year and maybe even beyond 2026 Also, news of OnePlus's demise may ha...
Making a triumphant return from CES, Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to wind down from Vegas and get into the latest Android headlines from the past week. Plus stay tuned for a major update from the Android Faithful fam at the end of the show! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:57 - NEWS We wrap up CES with Jason and Mishaal's experiences at the show Google released the first Pixel update of 2026 with ...
Back from the holidays and ready to dive into 2026 for Android and what better way to start than with CES? Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards break down all the Android related news coming out of Las Vegas and we get hands-on reports from Jason Howell on the scene at CES 2026! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:58 - CES NEWS We've got all the Android related CES news at AndroidFaithful.com ! Google showed up at CES and put Andr...
The moment you've been waiting for as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards gather to present the best (and weirdest) in the world of Android for 2025 and unveil the winners of our first annual end of the year awards, the APKs! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:42 - NEWS Don't worry about the New Year's deadline, Google is extending the move from Assistant to Gemini further into 2026 Unfortunately Gemini's takeover...
Another glorious week on the Android Faithful podcast with Jason Howell reviewing a 32" tablet, Mishaal flexing his Google sleuthing muscles all over Android 17, and Huyen bringing the TURBO to 2026! Don't forget the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs!!!) You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at 11:59pm ET! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:05:18 - NEWS Google and Apple partn...
It's an exciting week at Android Faithful as Jason Howell and Florence Ion share their Android XR experience with Ron Richards and we kickoff the first ever Android Faithful awards...the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos or the APKs!!! You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at Midnight ET! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:38 - HARDWARE All the details of the new AI Glasses unv...
We're kicking off the last month of 2025 with Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards pondering everything from multi-tasking to foldables to earbuds and whether or not icons should be themed or as the developer intended them to be? So many questions to start the end of 2025... Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:20 - NEWS The last Pixel / Android Drop of 2025 has arrived and we've got all the details of Android 16 QPR2 Google is hy...
So much to give thanks for this week as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards process the implications of AirDrop on Android, the affordability crisis in phones and exciting new hardware designs in phones! BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Support Android Faithful at Patreon and get 25% off using code: BLACKFRIDAY Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:27 - NEWS The unthinkable happened: AirDrop works with Android ! US customers aren't upgrading ...
It's a big episode full of first looks, glimpses and glances as Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards gear up for everything from AI to OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more this week in the world of Android. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:13 - NEWS Gemini 3 has landed and here's how Mishaal put it to the test More developments in the Google Sideloading emotional rollercoaster Android apps are coming to Steam ? Android 17 updat...
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 Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 ...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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'...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:01:58 - NEWS OnePlus rolls out OxygenOS 16 to rave reviews Google's deadline for changes from the Epic lawsuit gets closer R...
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! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 ! Patro...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 Katu...
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...
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! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 S amsung Galaxy Ring got stuck on someone's finger after battery explo...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:02:37 - NEWS Nothing OS 4.0 announced with refined design, updated dark mode and quick settings Motorola Android 16 Up...
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! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 R...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:00 - Podcast begins 04:54 - Introducing Kishan Bagaria, CEO of Bee...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 ...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 An...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the dist...
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. Note: T...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:00 - MADE BY GOOGLE Get all the details on the phones from the Pixel 10 to th...
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... Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 Androi...
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. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 navi...
The hosts of Android Faithful explore the practicalities of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 through a concert-goer's lens, comparing its camera to the Pixel 9 Pro. They unpack significant Pixel 10 leaks, revealing Qi2 support and enhanced camera zoom, alongside a discussion on Google Home smart device unreliability and the Pixel 6a battery fire saga. The episode also touches on new Android Canary features, the evolution of Samsung's DeX, and potential shifts in Samsung's Galaxy S series, providing a comprehensive look at the latest in the Android ecosystem.
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? Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 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 Ba...
Ready yourselves for some supersized action with Jason, Mishaal, Huyen, and Flo discussing what has been a rather consequential week in the world of Android. From boots on the ground at Samsung Unpacked, to Jason's unboxing of the Nothing Phone 3, to a new Android Canary track for the brave, the top Google brass acknowledging that Android and ChromeOS are merging! You don't want to miss this one. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:38 - N...
