We've got exciting news about Google Play and an exclusive interview with Sam Bright, VP & GM of Google Play recorded from Google HQ in New York City. Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman sat down with Sam Bright to hear all the latest coming to Google Play. In addition, Ron Richards joined the guys to hit on the big news of the week so we don't miss a thing! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. HARDWARE & NEWS 00:52:21 - Mishaal went to...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 54
We're bursting at the seams with this hardware-focused episode as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Ron Richards breakdown the latest from Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing and parse the Pixel 9 leaks PLUS a brand new Apps segment and Ron has a BIG announcement! It doesn't get bigger than this! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:05:15 - Google took a moment to look back on and celebrate Android ten years ago in 2014 , which was huge. 00:17...
Jul 17, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 53
One full year of Android Faithful is in the books and we're so elated to welcome Jason Howell back to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards get hyped for what's new in Android and look back at the past year. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:05:28 - Looks like there's an Apple-like approach to cyber attack protections coming from Google 00:11:39 - There was a major security breach from Authy and Xiaomi is testing a "Dis...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 52
It's Hot Android Summer and first up is Samsung so join Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:30 - Google AI is coming to the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 sure looks Pink ! 00:12:37 - Major warning for Pixel 6 owners ! Don't factory reset and follow this guide from Google 00:20:20 - WhatsApp launched a clever ad campaign and Ron saw it in NYC ! 00:24:11 - Mishaal visited Qualcomm HQ and s...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 51
We did it Android fam! 50 episodes of Android Faithful and to celebrate, Florence Ion returns to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards discuss the upcoming events and latest in the world of Android. Running Time: 01:17:35 Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:23 - Google announced the next Made By Google Event and we got a date for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 00:13:47 - Gemini and Google Assistant STILL can't handle reminders 00:16:50 -...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 50
It's a hot summer Android night and we welcome Juan Bagnell to discuss the latest in Android with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards. Running Time: 01:21:24 NEWS We were shocked by the news that Android VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, announced he was moving on Android 15 Beta 3 is out and Mishaal has the breakdown We get out first glimpse of RCS Messaging working in iOS The patron news pick wants to re-live the glory days of HTC phones in anticipation of the the HTC U24 Pro HARDWARE ...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 49
We welcome Shannon Morse back to the show as Jason Howell heads off on vacation, leaving Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to sort through all this Artificial Intelligence across the entire industry - it's uncanny! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:13:52 NEWS 0:03:40 - Apple made some announcements at WWDC , including the RCS news we've been waiting fo r, and we discuss from the Android POV 0:15:39 - The AI ...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 48
It's a packed episode as Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards discuss the latest in Android ranging from Google's feature drop to Samsung getting more AI and lawsuits to hands-on with the latest hardware in the space. Plus, a whole lotta alliteration. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:22:15 NEWS 0:02:27 - Google rolls out a pretty packed feature drop across all Android devices and apps 0:11:00 - I...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 47
Big news coming from Google this week as they rolled out the next wave of Gemini AI integration, this time in Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops. We sat down with Google's VP of ChromeOS, John Maletis to discuss the news and what it means for Android. The gang is reunited as Huyen Tue Dao returns and joins Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards for Chromebooks and all the other Android news of the week. Pick up your ANDROID FAITHFUL T-Shirt, or other merch, on-sale now at Threadless ....
May 29, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 46
Google I/O is behind us, but in our first episode back since the event we invited David Imel (MKBHD) to break down what it all means for Android. From Gemini to Gemini Nano to Gemini Flash to Gemini Advanced, there's alot of AI ground to cover with Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards. Support us via our new website ! NEWS There was a ton of information delivered by Google at Google I/O about Android including the second beta of Android 15 The Patron Pick is about the confirmation from ...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 45
Google I/O 2024 kicked off with lots of news and updates about how Google is integrating artificial intelligence even deeper into Android with Gemini . We're incredibly thrilled to get the opportunity to sit down with Sameer Samat (President, Android Ecosystem) and Dave Burke (VP Engineering, Android) for an in-depth chat breaking down some of the more interesting aspects of Gemini and Android, as well as getting a special perspective on what Android 15 brings to users. Topics discussed during t...
May 15, 2024•33 min•Ep. 44
As if Google I/O excitement wasn't enough, we shared some big news on the podcast this week! Listen as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman reveal the brand new Android Faithful website featuring newsletters, articles, reviews and more! Check it out at AndroidFaithful.com and then listen as we discuss all the major Android news of the week! NEWS Google I/O is next week and we share what we're excited to see along with programming updates about our coverage One UI 6.1 with...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 43
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 ce...
May 01, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 42
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 n...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 41
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...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 40
Welcome Ben Schoon of 9to5Google to the show as we've got a lot going on with Android 15 developments and Google's rollout of the Find My Device network, finally! NEWS We got some amazing photos of the solar eclipse yesterday! Mishaal's got the latest rundown of what's coming to Android 15 Google is finally rolling out the Find My Device Network - whoo hoo! The Patron Pick is a hoot with a new device that lets you run Samsung Dex on your car screen!! HARDWARE The rumored Motorola Edge 50 has bee...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 39
JR Raphael of The Intelligence returns to the show to join Jason, MIshaal and Ron to discuss the latest in Google and Android updates plus some hands-on Gamer gear and some rumors of the Pixel 9 line. Sign up for The Intelligence today and get $25 off your membership with the code: iloveronrichards - https://theintelligence.com/insider/ NEWS Google has a bunch of updates to Shopping, Maps and Circle to Search Latest in the upcoming Android 15 is protection from stingray devices Google may be bri...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 38
Juan Bagnell of SomeGadgetGuy returns to the show for a spicy week of Android discussions as Jason, MIshaal and Ron preview Android 15 and get hands-on with some new hardware! Want your own Android Faithful T-Shirt ? You can get yours at Threadless - https://androidfaithful.threadless.com Would you want to come to a LIVE recording of Android Faithful during Google I/O? Let us know at bit.ly/afgoogleio NEWS Android 15 Developer Preview 2 is out and Mishaal breaks down what's new in this latest re...
Mar 27, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 37
Ron, Mishaal, Huyen, and Jason are so excited to share some big news for the show (a long time coming!) Plus, its that time of the year when Google blesses us all with the date for an event that always gets us giddy! Get your Android Faithful Merch ! Would attend an Android Faithful meetup during Google IO! Featured in this episode: NEWS Google I/O 2024 takes place on May 14 Android 15 will let you find your Pixel 8 even when it's off Here's a first look at Android 15's built-in app archiving fe...
Mar 20, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 36
Ron, Huyen, Jason, and Mishaal have a hard time sifting through the sheer volume of big Android news this week, but have no fear: There's an exclusive piece of news that Mishaal breaks on the show complete with a shiny new breaking news bumper and the gang celebrates a little too hard. NEWS @MishaalRahman: Here is what's new in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 Android 15 might let you send text messages via satellite Google finally enables display output on the Pixel 8, here's what it could mean for ...
Mar 13, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 35
Ron, Jason, Huyen, and guest Will Sattelberg dive into Will's experience in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, plus Jason has the Nothing Phone (2a) and rooted phones lose RCS. NEWS Google is blocking RCS on rooted Android devices Pixel feature drop: New productivity tools and advanced health features Google prepares to add 'Satellite SOS' feature on Pixel devices Google prepares 'Satellite SOS' emergency feature for Pixel devices. Patron News Story Pick: Google Phone is going to make talking m...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 34
Bjorn Kilburn, VP of Wear OS at Google joins Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao to talk about the new Hybrid Architecture features of Wear OS 4 and the new OnePlus Watch 2. Plus, it's a super-sized episode with all the biggest gadget news from Mobile World Congress 2024! Featured in this episode: NEWS 9 new Android features to help you stay productive Wear OS 4 interview with Bjorn Kilburn HARDWARE Introducing OnePlus Watch 2: A Dual-Engine Flagship Smartwatch Powered ...
Feb 28, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 33
It's a big week as Android 15 has landed and Huyen, Mishaal and Ron are excited to talk about it with our special guest, Android Developer Zarah Dominguez joining us direct from Australia! Featured in this episode: NEWS The first Developer Preview of Android 15 is here Mishaal breaks down why it wasn't hard to break down Android 15 Android 15 could have new features to protect your sensitive notifications AND speed up web pages As if Android 15 wasn't enough, Google rolled out Gemini 1.5, upping...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 32
Ron, Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal are unimpressed by the rollout of Gemini as an Assistant replacement, MIshaal shows a reputable leak of the Pixel Fold 2, and Android 15 is likely days away from release! Featured in this episode: NEWS Bard AI chatbot replaces Google Assistant, available in new Gemini app and Google Assistant headphones Gemini can save conversations for up to 3 years Android 15 to make phones easier for baseline users to use Pixel Fold might get a fancy trick from the OnePlus Open ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 31
Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, and Jason Howell are joined by Chih-Hao Kung from ASUS to talk all about the ROG Phone 8 and the state of Android gaming phones in 2024. NEWS Android 15 to bring audio sharing, more immersion, and enhanced app archiving. Amazon job listing spells impending doom for Android on Fire OS. Circle to Search comes to Pixel 8 family. Find My Device network still MIA. Patron News Story Pick: Full screen food ads on the Chromecast with Google TV. INTERVIEW Chih...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 30
Ron, Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal are joined by Florence Ion to discuss what Samsung is doing right, what Google is doing wrong, and what Onn has that Logitech doesn't. Featured in this episode: NEWS Google Pixel devices lose Assistant microphone shortcut Google accidentally reveals Assistant with Bard demo video Google may rename Assistant with Bard to Gemini Flo LOVES Circle to Search Pixel Feature Drop for January 2024 Samsung, Google preparing Wear OS 5 based on Android 14 Wear OS preps for Mat...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 29
Mishaal returns from Galaxy Unpacked 2024 with the S24 in hand, plus plenty of rumory goodness from Google and OnePlus. Featured in this episode: NEWS Samsung Unpacked 2024 was full of AI... by Google. Samsung Galaxy Ring is a smaller fitness wearable. Samsung looks to bring non-invasive glucose monitoring to its wearables. Patron News Story Pick: WhatsApp has its own nearby file sharing solution too. HARDWARE Mishaal goes hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S24. OnePlus announces the global OnePlu...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 28
Post-CES hangover is in effect with guest Adam Doud fresh from Vegas with some hot hardware in hand to show off. Plus, a bonus chat with Mishaal from the road! Featured in this episode: NEWS Samsung's reign as top smartphone maker comes to an end Google layoffs lead to the end of many Assistant features Widgets returning to the lockscreen? Thank you, Android 15 That green Android guy has a name! Patron News Story Pick: Animated GIFs coming to Google Messages HARDWARE Mishaal talks about his hand...
Jan 17, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 27
It's the annual CES 2024 mega-super-duper-crazy-awesome Android extravaganza, featuring Sandeep Chivukula from Google! Featured in this episode: NEWS Deep dive with Sandeep Chivukula, Director of Product Management for Multi-Device Experiences at Google QuickShare, Fast Pair on big screens, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Tablet content hand-off, Matter on Google TVs for Home control. A slew of Android announcements for the car RCS getting dual SIM support on Google Messages Android 15 could support repla...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 26
It's the first episode of the new year and if you thought Android news was light due to the holiday break, think again! Featured in this episode: NEWS Google and Samsung might merge Quick Share and Nearby Share Beeper says it’s done dealing with Apple over iMessage for Android app issues Global premium smartphone market sees record sales in 2023 Android may soon estimate phone battery life expectancy Patron News Story Pick: Google Maps Driving Mode on Android might disappear in 2024 HARDWARE Sam...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 25
