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An Android Tablet... On Wheels?

Dec 17, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 128
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Episode description

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!


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0:05:18 - NEWS

Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching

Galaxy Z TriFold Becomes Instant Hit, Sold Out Within Minutes

Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for

Android 17 could mimic this helpful iOS feature to reduce motion sickness

Patron pick: Google's Stadia controller just got a big upgrade courtesy of Steam


0:32:25 - HARDWARE

Jason reviews the KTC 32" Android Tablet

OnePlus says its upcoming ‘Turbo’ gaming phones are ‘frighteningly strong’

Return of 4GB RAM in smartphones by 2026 amidst DRAM crisis

2026 Smartphone Shipment Forecasts Revised Down as Memory Shortage Drives BoM Costs Up


0:52:09 - APPS

Instagram hands you the keys to control 'Your Algorithm' in Reels, plans to expand

Bringing state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate


0:59:35 - FEEDBACK

Jeff is having Pixel 10 Qi2 issues

Hilton thinks monochrome icons make Android less usable

Morgan shares a (long) report on Google's sub-par customer service

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