For the first time in 2025, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards gather to wrap up CES, dive into the OnePlus 13 and navigate all the Samsung and Nothing leaks. We're Android Faithful and we're back at it, all together baby! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:03:05 - NEWS Jason and Mishaal share their CES Experiences Google pushes home technology further with Matter The global smartphone sales numbers for 2024 are i...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Kicking off 2025 with Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks to go through all the news from CES! SPECIAL: Join us on Patreon for 25% Off - use code AF2025 - expires 1/10/25 CES NEWS Samsung unveils Vision AI and new TVs A sneaky announcement about Wireless Qi2 charging on Android Samsung and Google's alternative to Dolby Atmos Google brings more AI to Google TV TCL shows the Playcube, a Google TV-powered projector TCL unveils display tech for better eye comfort: NXTPAPER 4.0 Lenovo unveils new premiu...
Jan 08, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast We wrap up 2024 for Android Faithful with a great interview with Shahram Izadi - VP & GM, AR/XR at Google about the new Android XR platform. That plus Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards share their best and worst of Android for 2024. It's been a hell of year for Android, and we wouldn't want it any other way! PROGRAMMING NOTE: This is our last episode of 2024. We'll be back on January 7, 2025. We thank you for enjoying our show this past year and hope you have a pea...
Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Jason and Mishaal are joined by Florence Ion to discussSamsung's OneUI 7 Beta, a massive slew of new Android and Pixel features, OnePlus' Watch 3 rumors, and an interview with Angana Ghosh, Director of Product Management for Android about Expressive Captions! Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless ! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:05:30 - Here's every new feature in the Pixel Drop update for December 2024 0:07:25 - Go...
Dec 11, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast The Android Faithful team is joined by Juan Bagnell who gives his review of the massive (dare I say chonky) TANK Pad, along with discussion of Google's antitrust appeal, Honor's focus on portrait photography, OnePlus's Live Alerts, and IDC's smartphone growth predictions. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:06:40 - Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict 00:12:33 - Microsoft says it built an Xbox g...
Dec 04, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Just in time for Thanksgiving in the US, Shannon Morse returns to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards for the latest in Google. OnePlus. Samsung, Oppo and of course, Huawei news. Plus a whole lot of being thankful! Thanks for enjoying Android Faithful! Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:07:55 - As speculated, the DOJ recommends Google sell off Chrome 00:13:35 - Samsung...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Doud returns to the show with a tale of phones vs. escalators and joins Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Jason Howell for a jam packed show full of Android 16, Samsung and Google rumors and much more. Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:00 - The Android 16 Developer Preview #1 has landed! 00:14:24 - Rumors swirl about the future of ChromeOS and Android 00:18:...
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast It's never quiet in the world of Android and this week we've got reviews of two Chromebooks, plus updates to Android 15 and rollouts to manufacturers like OnePlus and Nothing. Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are here to sort through the noise for you, the Android Faithful! Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:08 - Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 has arr...
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast It's been a big week for Android with an official Android 16 Update along with new features and a new release schedule. In this episode we have our interview with Seang Chau, VP and GM of Android Platform and Matthew McCullough, VP of Android Developer Experience at Google who talked with Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman about the news AND Android 16's dessert name! Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen alos break down this week's news in the world of Android! Participate in ACast's listener surv...
Nov 06, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast We've got leaks, we've got reveals, we've got an interview about satellite smartphone connectivity - this episode has it all as Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards break down all the ins and outs in the world of Android this week. Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:06:35 - A bunch of new glimpses of Android 16 have emerged 00:17:30 - Inside OxygenO...
Oct 30, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast This week we have everything from legal drama to hardware leaks and new releases to cybersecurity as Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards catch up on the week in Android. Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:05:27 - The latest in Epic vs Google scores a win for Google this time around 00:09:05 - Q3 '24 S martphone sales show big wins fo...
Oct 23, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast The Android Faithful team breaks down the major Android 15 release, foreshadows Android 16 features, examines Google's legal troubles, and reviews new devices from Vivo and Walmart. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:18 - Big day for Android 15 as it rolls out to Pixels along with an October Pixel Drop 00:24:58 - Last week was a big day for the DOJ as indicators of a Google breakup may be looming 00:34:17 - Some neat new features c...
Oct 16, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast We're back with another monster episode, but this time with less hardware and way more Samsung and Apps with Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:58 - The courts lay massive punishment on Google as result of the Epic lawsuit 00:17:31 - Samsung's One UI 7.0 may not have been announced yet, but we've seen alot of it! 00:21:40 - Unlock your front door with your Samsung Galaxy...
Oct 09, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast The gang is back together as Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards delve deep into the motherlode of Android news, hardware and more! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:10 - Vivo is the first to rollout Android 15 00:05:03 - Get ready for Android 16 as the new codename has been revealed 00:13:49 - A timely update to the Google Pixel Watch 00:15:17 - Back in court with Epic suing Google and Samsung 00:22:00 - ...
Oct 02, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Google TV gets a major update while Xiaomi, Huawei and Nothing are bringing the latest to Android globally. Recorded at Droidcon NYC, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break down the news along with an exclusive interview with Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of Google TV. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:06:20 - The numbers are in and Xiaomi passed Apple as the No. 2 smartphone brand in the world 00:13:20 -...
Sep 25, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast It's a jam-packed episode this week ranging from more Android 15 to a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 to the much-maligned return of Flappy Bird. Yes, Flappy Bird. Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman (for a little bit) go on this Android journey with you, our faithful audience. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:55 - Mishaal has the details on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 with many new features 00:16:00 - A new dawn rises...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Huyen got the Pixel Watch 3 on her wrist, Mishaal caught a glimpse of an Android 16 feature, and Jason became a believer in the tri-fold format. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:19:43 - Google is preparing a major overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings in Android 16 0:26:24 - Here's how Android 15 blocks thieves from bypassing factory reset protection 0:30:36 - Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Expands Latest Galaxy AI Features to Even More...
Sep 11, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast It's a classic episode all about Android as we welcome back Florence Ion to take a trip to hardware leak city with Jason Howell and Ron Richards! Hey! We'll be at Droidcon NYC this September! Also hey! You can get Android Faithful merch for up to 40% off at Threadless ! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:05:47 - Big day for Android with the r elease of Android 15 and the September feature drop 0:20:53 - The date has been set for the Sa...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast We just can't quit you Pixel 9, can we? Even with guest Adam Doud on the show, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are at it again. We'll be at Droidcon NYC this September! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:17:26 - The dawn of AI Photo s and the ethics of images that aren't real 0:29:54 - We know when Android 15 will roll out and it's been a rollercoaster! 0:36:21 - Android 15 QPR 1 has goodies like Lockscreen...
Aug 28, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Jason, Mishaal, and guest Shannon Morse discuss the potential breakup of Google's Android division, #TeamPixel controversy, the new OnePlus Buds Pro 3, as well as the promised Pank interview! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:17:33 US Considers a Rare Antitrust Move 0:28:01 Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel 0:42:09 4 new AI-powered Pixel and Android accessibility updates 0:45:41 Geekbench AI 1.0 0:51...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast It's a big week in Android-land as the AF team and the rest of the tech industry descended on Mountain View, California to go to Google's headquarters for the keynote presentation and launch of the new Pixel phones, watches and earbuds, all wrapped up in a big Artificial Intelligence bow called Gemini. We truly are in the Gemini Era with this lineup of hardware designed to maximize the user benefit of the language models and tools developed by Google. We took a little different approach this wee...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast We're navigating anti-trust lawsuits, Pixel 9 leaks and so, so much hardware (again!). **NOTE: Streamyard glitched at times throughout the recording of this podcast and there is no fix to the damage in this episode. We apologize for the audio cutouts.** Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:09 - What does the ruling against Google mean for Android? 00:10:09 - Edge to edge apps have a loophole in Android 15. 00:18:50 - Tablet sales are...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast The gang is back together as Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are reunited after a month of travels to talk the latest in Android with lots of hardware! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:52 - With Android 15 nearby, let's look at the distribution numbers for Android 00:10:38 - In London, Samsung's latest campaign takes the "Fold" concept literally 00:12:48 - Speaking of Samsung, the first look at On...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
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